THE BIBLE AND HOLY SCRIPTURES CONTAINED IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT. TRANSLATED ACCORDING TO THE EBRVE and Greek, and conferred With the best translations in divers languages. WITH MOST PROFITABLE ANNOTATIONS upon all the hard places, and other things of great importance as may appear in the Epistle to the Reader. This is the message which we have herded of him, and declare unto you, that God is the light, and in him is no darkness. john. 1. 〈◊〉. NO MAN LIGHTETH A CANDLE, FOR TO PUT IT UNDER A BUSHEL, BUT UPON THE candlestick. MATTHEW. V If we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. john. 1. Vers. 7. PRINTED AT GENEVA. M.D.LXII. THE NAMES AND ORDER OF ALL THE Books of the old and new Testament with the number of their chapters, and the leaf where they begin. Genesis chapters 50 leaf 5 proverbs chap. 31 leaf 238 Exodus 40 27 Ecclesiastes 12 247 Leviticus 27 47 The song of Numbers 36 61 Solomon 8 251 Deuteronomie 34 79 Isaiah 66 252 joshua 24 94 jeremiah 52 274 judges 21 105 Lamentations 5 298 Ruth 4 116 Ezekiel 48 300 1 Samuel 31 117 Daniel 12 323 2 Samuel 24 131 Hosea 14 330 1 Kings 22 136 joel 3 333 2 Kings 25 141 Amos 9 335 1 Chronicles 29 154 Obadiah 1 337 2 Chronicles 36 167 jonah 4 338 The prayer of Manasseh, apocryphe 181 Micah 7 339 Ezra 10 182 Nahum 3 340 Nehemiah 13 186 Habakkuk 3 1 Ester 10 192 Zephaniah 3 2 job 42 196 aggai 2 343 Psalms 150 207 Zechariah 14 344 Malachi 4 348 THE BOOKS CALLED APOCRYPHA. 1 Esdras 9 349 Baruc with the epistle of 2 Esdras 16 356 jeremiah 6 404 Tobit 14 367 The song of three children 407 Judith 16 371 The story of Susanna 408 The rest of Esther 6 378 The idol Bel and the dragon 409 Wisdom 19 379 1 Maccabees 16 410 Ecclesiasticus 51 386 2 Maccabees 15 423 THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. Matthew 28 2 1 Timotheus 6 89 Mark 16 16 2 Timotheus 4 90 Luke 24 25 Titus 3 91 john 21 39 Philemon 1 92 The Acts 28 49 To the hebrews 13 93 The Epistle of Paul to The Epistle of the Romans 16 64 james 5 97 1 Corinthians 16 70 1 Peter 5 99 2 Corinthians 13 76 2 Peter 3 100 Galatians 6 80 1 john 5 101 Ephesians 6 82 2 john 1 102 Philippians 4 84 3 john 1 103 Colossians 4 85 Jude 1 103 1 Thessalonians 5 87 Revelation 20 104 2 Thessalonians 3 88 TO THE MOST VIRTUOUS AND NOBLE QVENE ELISABET, Queen of England, France, and Ireland, etc. Your humble subjects of the English Church at Geneva, wish grace and peace from God the Father through Christ jesus our Lord HOW hard a thing it is, and what great impediments let, to enterprise any worthy act, not only daily experience sufficiently showeth [most noble and virtuous Queen] but also that notable proverb doth confirm the same, which admonisheth us, that all things are hard which are fair and excellent. And what enterprise can there be of greater importance, and more acceptable unto God, or more worthy of singular () 1. Cor. 3. 17. commendation, than the building of the Lords Temple, the house () 1. Tim. 3. 14. () Ephes 1. 22. of God, the Church of Christ, Whereof the Son of God is the head and perfection? () Ebr. 3. 6. When Zerubbabel went about to build the material Temple, according to the commandment () Ezra. 4. of the Lord, what difficulties and stays daily arose to hinder his worthy endeavours, the books of Ezza and Esdras plainly witness: how that not only he 〈◊〉 and the people of () 1. Esdr. 2, 16. God were sore molested with foreign adversaries [whereof some maliciously warred against them, and corrupted the King's officers: and others craftily practised under pretence of religion] () 〈◊〉. 4. 7. but also at home with domestical enemies, as false Prophets, crafty worldlings, () Ezra. 4. 2. faint hearted soldiers, and oppressors of their brethren, who aswell by false doctrine and lies, as by subtle counsel, cowardice, and extortion, discouraged the hearts almost of all: so () Nehem 6. 10. that the Lords work was not only interrupted and left of for a long time, but scarcely at the () Nechem. 6. 18. length with great labour and danger after a sort brought to pass. Which thing when we weight a right, and consider earnestly how much greater charge God hath laid upon you in making you a builder of his spiritual Temple, we can not but () Nehem. 〈◊〉. 1. partly 〈◊〉, knowing the craft and force of Satan our spiritual enemy, and the weakness and unability of this our nature: and partly be fervent in our prayers toward God that he () john. 2. 10. would bring to perfection this noble work which he hath begun by you: and therefore () Ezra. 3. 12. we endeavour ourselves by all means to aid, and to bestow our whole force under your grace's standard, whom God hath made as our zerubbabel for the erecting of this most () 2. Cor. 2 〈◊〉. excellent Temple, and to plant and maintain his holy word to the advancement of his glory, for your own honour and salvation of your soul, and for the singular comfort of that great flock which Christ jesus the great shepherd hath 〈◊〉 with his precious blood, and () Ebr. 13. 20. committed unto your charge to be fed both in body and soul. () 1. Pet. 1. 19 Considering therefore how many enemies there are, which by one means or other, as () The enemies which labour to stay religion. the adversaries of judah and Benjamin went about to stay the building of that Temple, so labour to hinder the course of this building [whereof some are Papists, who under pretence () Ezra. 4. 1. () 2. Tim. 4. 10. of favouring God's word, traitorously seek to erect idolatry and to destroy your majesty: () Amos. 7. 12. some are worldlings, who as Demas have forsaken Christ for the love of this world: others () 3. john. 9 are ambitious prelates, who as Amasiah and Diotrephes can abide none but themselves: () Act 19 24. () The necessity of god's word for the reforming of religion. and as Demetrius many practice sedition to maintain their errors] we persuaded ourselves that there was no way so expedient and necessary for the preservation of the one, and destruction of the other, as to present unto your Majesty the holy Scriptures faithfully and plainly translated according to the languages wherein they were first written by the holy Gost. For the () john 1 〈◊〉. word of God is an evident token of God's love and our assurance of his defence, wheresoever it is obediently received: it is the trial of the spirits: and as the Prophet saith, It is as () 1. john. 14. 23. () 〈◊〉. 23. 29. a fire and hammer to break the stony hearts of them that resist Gods mercies offered by the preaching of the same. Yea it is sharper than any two edged sword to examine the very () Ebr. 4. 12. thoughts and to judge the affections of the heart, and to discover whatsoever lieth hide under hypocrisy and would be secret from the face of God and his Church. So that this must be the () The ground of true religion. first foundation and ground work, according whereunto the good stones of this building must be framed, and the evil tried out and rejected. Now as he that goeth about to lay a foundation surely, first taketh away such impediments () All impediments must be taken away. as might justly either hurt, let or difforme the work: so is it necessary that your grace's zeal appear herein, that neither the crafty persuasion of man, neither worldly policy, or natural fear dissuade you to root out, cut down and destroy these wedes and impediments which do not only deface your building, but utterly endeavour, yea and threaten the ruin thereof. For when the noble josias enterprised the like kind of work, among other notable and many () 2. king. 23 15. () 2, 〈◊〉. 34 〈◊〉. things he destroyed, not only with utter confusion the idols with their appertinances, but also () josias zeal and true 〈◊〉 to God. burned [in sign of detestation] the idolatrous priests bones upon their altars, and put to death the 〈◊〉 prophets and sorcerers, to perform the words of the Law of God: and therefore () 〈◊〉. 3. 5. the Lord gave him good success and blessed him wonderfully, so long as he made God's () Levi. 〈◊〉. 6. word his line and rule to follow, and enterprised nothing before he had enquired at the () Deut. 18. 11. () 2. Chro. 35. 22. mouth of the Lord And if these zealous beginning seem dangerous and to breed disquietness in your dominions, () 2. Chro. 14. 5. and 〈◊〉. 5. yet by the story of King Asa it is manifest, that the quietness and peace of kingdoms () Wherein standeth the 〈◊〉 of kingdoms. standeth in the utter abolishing of idolatry, and in advancing of true religion: for in his days judah lived in rest and quietness for the space of five and thirty year, till at length he began () 2. Chro. 15. 8. to be cold in the zeal of the Lord, feared the power of man, imprisoned the Prophet of God, and oppressed the people: then the Lord sent him wars, and at length took him away by death. Wherefore great wisdom, not worldly, but heavenly is here required, which your () What 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. grace must earnestly crave of the Lord, as did Solomon, to whom God gave an understanding heart to judge his people a right, and to discern between good and bad. For if God for the furnishing of the old temple gave the Spirit of wisdom and understanding to them that should be the workmen thereof, as to Bezaleel, Aholiab, and Hiram: how much more will () 1 king. 3. 9 he endue your grace and other godly princes and chief governors with a principal Spirit, () 2. 〈◊〉. 1. 10. that you may procure and command things necessary for this most holy Temple, forese and () Exod. 31. 1. () 〈◊〉. king 7. 14. take heed of things that might hinder it, and abolish and destroy whatsoever might 〈◊〉 and overthrow the same? Moreover the marvelous diligence & zeal of jehoshaphat, josiah, and Hezekiah are by the () Diligence & zeal are necessary to build 〈◊〉 speedily. singular providence of God left as an example to all godly rulers to reform their countries and to establish the word of God with all speed, jest the wrath of the Lord fall upon them for the neglecting thereof. For these excellent Kings did not only embrace the word promptely and () 2. Chro. 34. 21. joyfully, but also procured earnestly and commanded the same to be taught, preached and () 2. Chro. 34. 〈◊〉. () A solemn oath for the maintenance of God's 〈◊〉. maintained through all their countries and dominions, biding them and all their subjects both great and small with solemn protestations and covenants before GOD to obey the word, and to walk after the ways of the Lord Yea and in the days of King Asa it was enacted () 2. Chro. 15. 13. that whosoever would not seek the Lord God of Israel, should be slain, whether he were () An act against them that obeyed not Gods 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Chro. 17. 7. and 19 5. small or great, man or woman. And for the establishing hereof and performance of this solemn ne oath, aswell Priests as judges were appointed and placed through all the cities of judah to instruct the people in the true knowledge and fear of God, and to minister justice according to the word, knowing that, except God by his word did reign in the hearts and souls, all () What policy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 religion. man's diligence and endeavours were of none effect: for without this word we can not discern between justice, and injury, protection and oppression, wisdom and foolishness, knowledge and ignorance, good and evil. Therefore the Lord, who is the chief governor of his Church () Deut. 6. 6. & 〈◊〉. 18. God's word must go before, or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in vain. willeth that nothing be attempted before we have enquired thereof at his mouth. For seeing he is our God, of duty we must give him this pre-eminence, that of ourselves we enterprise nothing, but that which he hath appointed, who only knoweth all things, and governeth them as may best serve to his glory and our salvation. We aught not therefore to prevent him, () We must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with God. 〈◊〉. 30. 2. or do any thing without his word, but assoon as he hath reuciled his will, immediately to put it in execution. Now as concerning the manner of this building, it is not according to man, nor after the () The manner of building is as God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bed by his 〈◊〉 Isa 〈◊〉. 8. wisdom of the flesh, but of the Spirit, and according to the word of God, whose ways are divers from man's ways. For if it was not lawful for Moses to build the material Tabernacle after any other sort than God had showed him by a pattern, neither to prescribe any other () Exod. 25. 4. ceremonies and laws than such as the Lord had expressly commanded: how can it be lawful () Act 7. 〈◊〉. to proceed in this spiritual building any other ways, than 〈◊〉 Christ the Son of God, who () 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. is both the foundation, head and chief corner stone thereof, hath commanded by his word? () 〈◊〉 5 32. () 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 11. And for asmuch as he hath established and left an order in his Church for the building up of his body, appoicting some to be Apostles, some Prophets, others Evangelists, some pastors, and teachers, he signifieth that every one according as he is placed in this body which is the Church, aught to inquire of his ministers concerning the will of the () Of 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 con cerning the will of the Lord and knowledge of his word. Lord, 〈◊〉 is revealed in his word. For they are, saith jeremiah, as the mouth of the Lord: yea he promises to be with their mouth, and that their lips shall keep knowledge, and that the truth and the law shallbe in their mouth. For it is their office chiefly to understand the Scriptures and teach them. For this cause the people of Israel in matters of difficulty used to ask the Lord either by the Prophets, or by the means of the high Priest, who bore Urim & Thummin, which were tokens of light and knowledge, of holiness & perfection which should be in the high Priest. Therefore when jehoshap hat took this order in the Church of Israel, he appointed Amariah to be the chief concerning the word of God, because he was () jere. 15 19 most expert in the Law of the Lord, and cold give counsel and govern according unto the () Exod. 4. 12. same. Else there is no degree or office which may have that authority and privilege to decise concerning () Mala. 2. 7. God's word, except with all he hath the Spirit of God, and sufficient knowledge and judgement () judg. 1. 〈◊〉. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. () 〈◊〉. sam. 10 22. to define according thereunto. And as every one is endued of God with greater gifts, so () 1. Sam. 9 9 aught he to be herein chiefly herded, or at lest that without the express word none be herded: () 2. king. 22. 13. () Exod. 28. 30. for he that hath not the word, speaketh not by the mouth of the Lord Again, what danger () What is requisite in them that must give counsel by God's word. it is to do any thing, seem it never so godly or necessary, without consulting with God's mouth, the examples of the Israelites, deceived hereby through the Gibeonites: and of Saul, whose intention seemed good and necessary: and of josiah also, who for great considerations was moved for the defence of true Religion and his people, to fight against Pharaoh Necho () jere. 23. 16. King of Egypt, may sufficiently admonish us. () josh. 9 14. last of all [most gracionus Queen] for the advancement of this building and rearing up of () 1. Sam. 〈◊〉. 11. () 2. Chron. 35. 20. the work, two things are necessary, First, that we have a lively and stead fast faith in Christ jesus, () The setting up of the building. Ephes. 3. 17. who must dwell in our hearts, as the only means and assurance of our salvation: for he is the ladder that reacheth from the earth to heaven: he lifteth up his Church and setteth it in the heavenly () Gene. 〈◊〉. 12. places: he maketh us lively stones and buildeth us upon himself: he joineth us to him () john. 1. 15. self as the membres and body to the head: yea he maketh himself and his Church one Christ. () 1 Pet. 2. 5. () 2. Cor. 12. 〈◊〉. The next is, that our faith bring forth good fruits, so that our godly conversation may serve us as a witness to confirm our election and by an example to all others to walk as appertaineth () 2 Peter. 1. 10. () Ephes 4. 1. to the vocation whereunto they are called: lest the word of God be evil () Rom. 2. 12. spoken of, and this building be stayed to grow up to a just height, which can not be without the great provocation of God's just vengeance and discouraging of many thousands through all the world, if they should see that our life were notholy and agreeable to our profession. For the eyes of all that fear God in all places behold your countries as () 2. Thess. 1. 7. an example to all that believe, and the prayers of all the godly at all times are directed to God for the preservation of your majesty. For considering Gods wonderful mercies toward you at all seasons, who hath pulled you out of the mouth of the lions, and how that from your () 2. Tim 3 〈◊〉. youth you have been brought up in the holy Scriptures, the hope of all men is so increased, that they can not but look that God should bring to pass some wondered work by your grace to the universal comfort of his Church. Therefore even above strength you must she we yourself strong and bold in God's matters: and though Satan lay all his power and craft together to hurt and hinder the lords building: yet be you assured that God will fight from heaven against () Revel. 12. 9 this great dragon, the ancient serpent, which is called the devil and Satan, till he have accomplished () Ephes. 4. 27. the whole work and made his Church glorious to himself, without spot or wrinkle. For albeit all other kingdoms and monarchies, as the Babylonians, Persians. Grecians and Romans have fallen and taken end: yet the Church of Christ even under the Cross hath from the beginning of the world been victorious, and shallbe everlastingly, Truth it is, that sometime it seemeth to be shadowed with a cloud, or driven with a stormy persecution, yet suddenly the beams of Christ the sun of justice shine and bring it to light and liberty. If for a time it lie covered with ashes, yet it is quickly kindled again by the wind of God's Spirit: though it seem drowned in the sea, or parched and pined in the wilderness, yet GOD giveth ever good success, for he punisheth enemies, and delivereth his, nourisheth them and still preserveth them under his wings. This Lord of Lords and King of kings who hath ever defended his, strengthen, comfort and preserve your majesty, that you may be able to build up the ruins of God's house to his glory, the discharge of your conscience, and to the comfort of all them that love the coming of Christ jesus our Lord From Geneva. 10. April. 1561. TO OUR BELOVED IN THE LORD THE BRETHREN OF ENGLAND, Scotland, Ireland, etc. Grace, mercy and peace, through Christ jesus. BEsides the manifold and continual benefits which almighty God bestoweth upon us, both corporal and spiritual, we are especially bound [dear brethren] to give him thanks without ceasing for his great grace and unspeakable mercies, in that it hath pleased him to call us unto this marvelous light of his Gospel, and mercifully to regard us after so horrible back esliding and falling away from CHRIST to ANTICHRIST, from light to darkness, from the living God to dumb and dead idols, and that after so cruel murder of God's Saints, as alas, hath been among us, we are not altogether cast of, as were the Israelites, and many others for the like, or not so manifest wickedness, but received again to grace with most evident signs and tokens of God's especiallove and favour. To the intent therefore that we may not be unmindful of these great merecies, but seek by all means [according to our duetie] to be thankful for the same, it behoveth us so to walk in his fear and love, that all the days of our life we may procure the glory of his holy name. Now forasmuch as this thing chiefly is attained by the knowledge and practising of the word of God [which is the light to our paths, the key of the kingdom of heaven, our comfort in affliction, our shield and sword against Satan, the school of all wisdom, the glass wherein we behold God's face, the testimony of his favour, and the only food and nourishment of our souls] we thought that we cold bestow our labours and study in nothing which cold be more acceptable to God and comfortable to his Church then in the translating of the holy Scriptures into our native tongue: the which thing, albeit that divers heretofore have endeavoured to achieve: yet considering the infancy of those times and imperfect knowledge of the tongues, in respect of this ripe age and clear light which God hath now revealed, the translations required greatly to be perused and reform. Not that we vendicat anything to ourselves above the lest of our brethren [for God knoweth with what fear & trembling we have been now, for the space of two years & more day and night occupied herein] but being earnestly desired, and by divers, whose learning and godliness we reverence, exhorted, and also encouraged by the ready wills of such, whose hearts God like wise touched, not to spare any charges for the fortherance of such a benefit and favour of God toward his Church [though the time than was most dangerous and the persecution sharp and furious] we submitted ourselves at length to their godly judgements, and seeing the great opportunity and occasions, which God presented unto us in this Church, by rea son of so many godly and learned men: and such diversities of translations in divers tongues, we under took this great and wondered work [with all reverence, as in the presence of God, as entreating the word of God, whereunto we think ourselves unsufficient] which now God according to his divine providence and mercy hath directed to a most prosperous end. And this we may with good conscience protest, that we have in every point and word, according to thee, measure of that knowledge which it pleased almighty God to give us, faithfully rendered the text, and in all hard places most sincerely expounded the same. For God is our witness that we have, by all means endeavoured to set forth the purity of the word and right sense of the holy Ghost for the edifying of the brethren in faith and charity. Now as we have chiefly observed the sense, and laboured always to restore it to all integrity: so have we most reverently kept the propriety of the words, considering that the Apostles who spoke and written to the Gentiles in the Greek tongue, rather constrained them to the lively phrase of the Hebrew, then entreprised far by mollifying their language to speak as the Gen tiles did. And for this and other causes we have in many places reserved the Hebrew phrases, notwithstanding that they may seem somewhat hard in their ears that are not well practised and also delight in the sweet sounding phrases of the holy Scriptures. Yet jest either the simple should be discouraged, or the malicious have any occasion of just cavillation, seeing some translations read after one sort, and some after another, whereas all may serve to good purpose and edification, we have in the margin noted that diversity of speech or reading which may also seem agreeable to the mind of the holy Ghost and proper for our language with this mark". Again where as the Hebrew speech seemed hardly to agree with ours, we have noted it in the margin after this sort", using that which was more intelligible. And albeit that many of the Hebrew names be altered from the old text, and restored to the true writing and first original, whereof they have their signification, yet in the usual names little is changed for fear of troubling the simple readers. Moreover whereas the necessity of the sentence required any thing to be added [for such is the grace and propriety of the Hebrew and Greek tongues, that it can not but either by circumlocution, or by adding the verb or some word be understand of them that are not well practised therein] we have put in the text with another kind of letter, that it may easily be discerned from the common lettre. As touching the division of the verses, we have followed the Hebrew examples, which have so even from the beginning distinct them. Which thing as it ismoste profitable for memory: so doth it agree with the best translations, & is most easy to find out both by the best Concordances, and also by the cotations which we have diligently herein perused and set forth by this starre*. Besides this the principal matters are noted and distincted by this mark. ¶ Yea and the arguments both for the book and for the chapters with the number of the verse are added, that by all means the reader might be helped. For the which cause also we have set over the head of every page some notable word of sentence which may greatly further aswell for memory, as for the chief point of the page And considering how hard a thing it is to understand the holy Scriptures, and what errors, sects & heresies grow daily for lack of the true knowledge thereof, and how many are discouraged [as they pretend] because they can not attain to the true and simple meaning of the same, we have also endeavoured both by the diligent reading of the best commentaries, and also by the conference with the godly and learned brethren, to gather brief annotations upon all the hard places, aswell for the understanding of such words as are obscure, and for the declaration of the text, as for the application of the same as may most appertain to God's glory and the edification of his Church furthermore whereas certain places in the books of Moses, of the Kings and ezekiel seemed so dark that by no description they cold be made easy to the simple reader, we have so set them forth with figures and notes for the full declaration thereof, that they which can not by judgement, being helped by the annotations noted by the lettres a b c, etc. attain thereunto, yet by the perspective, and as it were by the eye may sufficiently know the true meaning of all such places. Whereunto also we have added certain maps of cosmography which necessarily serve for the perfect understanding and memory of divers places and countries, partly described, and partly by occasion touched, both in the old and new Testament. Finally that nothing might lack which might be bought by labours, for the increase of knowledge and fortherance of God's glory, we have adjoined two moste profitable tables, the one serving for the interpretation of the Hebrew names: and the other containing all the chief and principal matters of the whole Bible: so that nothing [as we trust] that any cold justly desire, is omitted. Therefore, as brethren that are partakers of the same hope and salvation with us, we beseech you, that this rich pearl and inestimable treasure may not be offered in vain but as sent from God to the people of God, for the increase of his kingdom, the comfort of his Church, and discharge of our conscience, whom it hath pleased him to raise up for this purpose, so you would willingly receive the word of God, earnestly study it and in all your life practise it, that you may now appear in deed to be the people of God, not walking any more according to this world, but in the fruits of the Spirit, that God in us may be fully glorified through Christ jesus our Lord, who liveth and reigneth for ever. Amen. From Geneva. 10. April. 1561. THE FIRST BOOK OF MOSES called * This word signifieth the beginning and generation of the creatures. Genesis. THE ARGUMENT. MOses in effect declareth the thing, which are here chief to be considered: First that the world & all things therein were created by God, and that man being placed in this great tabernacle of the world to behold Gods wonderful works, and to praise his Name for the infinite graces, 〈◊〉 with he had endued him fell willingly from God through disobedience: who yet for his own mercy's sake restored him to life, and confirmed him in the same by his promise of Christ to come, by whom he should overcome Satan, death and hell. secondly, that the wicked, unmindful of Gods most excellent benefits, remained still in their wickedness, and so falling most horribly from sin to sin, provoked God [who by his preachers called them continually to repentance] at length to destroy the whole world. Thirdly, he assureth us by the examples of Abraham &, Izhák, jakob and the rest of the patriarchs, that his mercies never fail them whom he chooseth to be his Church, and to profess his Name in earth, but in all their afflictions and persecutions he ever 〈◊〉 them, sendeth comfort, and delivereth them. And because the beginning, increase, preservation and success thereof might be only attributed to God, Moses showeth by the examples of Rain, I shmaél, Esaú and others, which were noble in man's judgement, that this church dependeth not on the estimation and nobility of the world, and also by the fewenes of them, which have at all times worshipped him purely according to his word, that it standeth not in the multitude, but in the poor and despised, in the small flock and little number, that man in his wisdom might be confounded, and the Name of God ever more praised. Act. 14 15. & 17. 24 CHAP. I 1 God created the heaven and the earth. 3. The light and the darkness. 8 The firmament. 9 He separateth the water from the earth. 16 He createth the sun, the moon and the stars. 21 He createth the fish, birds, beasts. 26 He createth man and giveth him rule over all creatures 29 And provideth nouriture for man and beast. 1 IN the a First of all and before that a nigh creature was God made heaven & earth of nothing. Psal. 33 6. & 156. 5. Eccles. 18. 1. beginning * God created the Ebr. 11. 3. heaven & the earth 2 And the earth was b As a rude 〈◊〉 & without any 〈◊〉 in it: for the water's cove read all. without form & void, & c Darkness covered the deep waters: for 〈◊〉 yet the light 〈◊〉 created. darkness (was) upon the deep, & the Spirit of God d He maintained this cosuse heap by his secret power. moved upon the waters. 3 Then God said, * Let there be light: & there was e The light was made before either sun or moon was created: herefore we must not attribute that to the creatures that are God's 〈◊〉 which conely appertcineth 〈◊〉 god light. Psal. 33. 6 & 136. 5. jere. 10. 12. & 51. 15. 4 And God saw the light that it was good, and God separated the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light, day, and the darkness, he called Night. () The 1 day. So the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 ¶ Again God said, * Let there be a “ Or, spreading over and air. firmament in the mids of the waters: and let it separate the waters from the waters. Psal. 149 4. 7 Then God made the firmament, and parted the waters, which were f As the sea and rivers, from those waters that are in the clouds, which are uphold by God's power, jest they sold over whelm the 〈◊〉. under the firmament from the waters which were * above the firmament, and it was so. Psal. 3. 7. & 89. 11. 8 And God called the firmament, g That is, the region of the air, and all 〈◊〉 is above us. Heaven. () The 2 day. So the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 ¶ God said again, * Let the waters under the heaven be gathered into one place, and letthe dry land appear, and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land, Earth, and he called the gathering together of the waters, Seas: and God saw that it was good. 11 Then God said, h So that we see it is the 〈◊〉 power of God's word that maketh the earth 〈◊〉, which els naturally is barren. Let the earth bud forth the bud of the herb, that sedeth seed, the frutefultre, which beareth fruit according Psal. 〈◊〉. 7. to his kind, which (may have) hie seed Deut. 4. 19 in itself upon the earth, and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth the bud of the herb, that sedeth sede according to his kind, also the tre that yieldeth fruit, which hath his seed in itself according to his kind: and God i This sentence is so often repeared to signify that God made all his creatures to serve to his glory, & to the profit of man: but for sin 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 said, yet to the elect, by Christ they are restored & serve to their wealth. saw that it was good. 13 () The 3. day. So the evening and the morning were the third day. 14 ¶ And God said, * Let there be k By the 〈◊〉 he means the sun, the moon & the slarres. lights in the firmament of the heaven, to l Which is the at tificial day, from the sun rising to the going down. separate the day from the night, and let them be for m Of things appertaining to na tural and political ordres and seasons. signs, and for seasons, and for days and years. 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, and it was so. 16 God then made two n To wit, the sun and the moon: and here he speaketh as man judgeth by his eye: for else the moon is less senior than the planet Saturnus. great lights: the greater light o To give it sufficient light, as in 〈◊〉 appointed for the same, to serve to man's use, jere. 31. 35. to rule the day, and the less light to rul the night thee (made) also the stars. 17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven, to shine upon the earth, 18 And to * rule in the day, and in the night, & to separate the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. 19 () I he 4 day. So the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 afterward God said, Let the waters bring forth in abundance (every) p As fish and worms which slide, swim or creep. creeping thing that hath ” Ebr the soul of life. life: and let the foul fly upon the earth in the ” Ebr face of the 〈◊〉. open firmament of the heaven. 21 Then God created the great whales, & every thing living and moving. which the q The fish & fou les had both 〈◊〉 beginning, when rain we see that nature 〈◊〉 place to Gods will, forasmuch as the one, sort is made to fly above in the air & the other to swim 〈◊〉 in the water. waters brought forth in abundance, according to their kind, & every feathered foul according to his kind: and God saw that it was good. 22 Then God r That is, by the virtue of his word he gave power to his creatures to engender. blessed them, saying, Bring forth fruit and multiply, and filth waters in the seas, and letthe foul multiply in the earth. 23 () The 5 day. So the evening and the morning were the fift day. Chap. 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉 6. 24 ¶ Moreover God said, Let the earth bring 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 7. forth the ” Ebr. soul of life. living thing according to his Colos. 3. 10. kind, cattle, and that which creepeth, and the beast of the earth, according to his kind, & it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth according to his kind, and the cattle according to his kind, and every creeping thing of the earth according to his kind: and God saw that it was good. 26 Furthermore God said, * s God commanded the water and the earth, to bring forth other creatures: but of man he says, Let us make: signifying that God taketh counsel with his wisdom & virtue, purposing to make an excel lent work above all the rest of his creation. Let us make man in our t This image & likeness of God in man is expounded. Ephes. 4. 24. Where it is written, that man was created after God in righteousness and true holiness meaning by these two words all perfection, as wisdom me, truth, innocenty, 〈◊〉, etc. wisdom, 2. 〈◊〉, Eccles. 17 1. image according to our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea, and over the foul of the heaven, and over the beasts and over all the earth, and over every thing that creepeth and moveth on the earth. 27 * Thus God created the man in his image: in the image of God created he him: he created them * male and female. 28 And God u The propagation of man is the blessing of God, 〈◊〉. 128. Chap. 8. 17 & 91. blessed them, and God said to them, * Bring forth fruit and multiply, and filth earth, and subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea and over the soul of the heaven, and over every beast that moveth upon the earth. 29 And God said, Behold, I have given unto Marth. 19 4. you x God's great liberality to man taketh away all excuse of his ingratitude. every herb bearing seed, which is upon all the earth, and every tre, wherein is the fruit of a tre bearing seed: * (that) shallbe to you for meat. 30 Likewise to every beast of the earth, and to every foul of the heaven, and to every thing that moveth upon the earth, which ha' the life in itself, every green herb (shallbe) Chap. 9 〈◊〉. for meat, and it was so. Exod. 3. 17. 31 * And God saw all that he had made, and lo Ecel es. 39 21. it was very good. () The 6. day. So the evening and the Mar. 7. 37. morning were the sixt day. Chap. 11. CHAP. II 2 God rests the seventh day, and sanctifieth it. 15 He setteth man in the garden. 22 He createth the woman. 29 Marriage is ordained. 1 THus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the a That is, the in numerable abundance of creaturesin heaven & earth. Exod. 20. 11. & 31. 17. Eb. 4. 4 host of them, 2 For in the seventh day God ended his work which he had made, and the seventh day he b For he had now finished his creation, but his providence still watched over his creatures and governeth them. rested from all his work, which he had made. 3 So Godblessed he seventh day, and c Appointed it to be keep holy, that man might therein consider the excellency of his works & God's goodness towards him. sanctified it, because that in it he had rested from all his work, which God had created and made. 4 ¶ These are the “ Or, the original and beginning. generations of the heavens and of the earth; when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, Chap. 21 15, 5 And every “ Or, tre, as. plant of the field, before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field, be fore it grew: for the Lord God had not caused it to d God only openeth the heavens & 〈◊〉 them, he sendeth drought and rain according to his good pleasure rain upon the earth, neither (was there) a man to till the ground, 6 But a mist went up from the earth, & watered all the earth. 7 ¶ The Lord God also made the man e He showeth whereof man's body was created, to the intent that man should not glory in the 〈◊〉 of his own nature. of the dust of the ground, and breatched in his face breath of life, and the man was a living soul. 8 And the Lord God planted a garden Eastward in f This was the name of a 〈◊〉, as some think, in 〈◊〉 most pleasant and abundant in all things. Eden, and there he put the man whom he had made. 9 [For out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tre pleasant to the sight, and good for meat: the g Which was a sign 〈◊〉 the life received of God tre of life also in the mids of the garden, h That is, of miserable experience, which came by 〈◊〉 God. Eccle 24 35. and the tre of knowledge of good and of evil. 10 And out of Eden went a river to water the garden, and from thence it was divided, and become into four heads. 11 The name of one (is) * Pishon: the same compasseth the whole land i Which 〈◊〉 is a country 〈◊〉ning to Persia eastward and inclineth toward the west. of Hauiláh, where (is) gold. 12 And the gold of that land is good: there (is) also “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne, or pearl. bdelium, and the onyx stone. 13 And the name of the second river (is) Gihen: the same compasseth the whole land of 〈◊〉 saith it is the name of a tre “ Or, Ethiopia. Cush. 14 The name also of the the third river (is) “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hide dék el: this goeth toward the Eastside of 〈◊〉 ashur: and the fourth river is “ Or, 〈◊〉. Peráth] 15 ¶ Then “ Or, 〈◊〉. the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden, that he might k God would not have man idle, though as 〈◊〉 there was no need to labour. dress it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God l So that man might 〈◊〉 there was a 〈◊〉 reign 〈◊〉, to whom he owed obedience. commanded the man, saying, Thou shalt eat freely of every tre of the garden, 17 But as touching the tre of knowledge of Good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for ” Ebr in the day. whensoever thou eatest thereof, thou shalt die the m By this 〈◊〉 he means the separation of man from God, 〈◊〉 is our life and chief felicity: 〈◊〉 also that our disobedience is the cause thereof. death. 18 Also the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be himself alone: I will make him an help ” Ebr. before him meet for him. 19 So the Lord God form of the earth every beast of the field, and every foul of the heaven, and brought (them) unto the n By moving them to come 〈◊〉 submit them selves to Adám. man to see how he would call (them): for howsoever the man named the living creature, so was the name thereof. 20 The man therefore gave names unto all cattle, and to the foul of the heaven, and to every beast of the field: but for Adám found he not an help meet for him. 21 ¶ Therefore the Lord God caused an heavy sleep to fall upon the man: and while he slept, he took one of his rib and closed up the flesh in stead thereof. 22 And the rib which the Lord God had taken from the man, ” Ebr 〈◊〉. made he a o Signifying, that mankind was perfect, 〈◊〉 the woman 〈◊〉 created, which before 〈◊〉 like an unpersit building. 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. woman, and brought her to the man. Mat. 〈◊〉 5. Mar. 10 〈◊〉. Cor. 6. 16. 23 Then the man said, * Ephes 5. 3. This now is bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh. She shallbe called “ Or. man's, be cause she cometh of man: for in Ebr Ish. is man, and Ishah the woman. woman, because she was taken out of man. 24 * Therefore shall man leave p So that marriage requireth a greater 〈◊〉 of us toward our wives, than otherwise we are bound to show to our parents. his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they shallbe one flesh. 25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not q For before sin entered, all things were honest & 〈◊〉. ashamed THE SITVACIOM OF THE GARDEN OF EDEN, La grand Armenia. " Or armenia the great. Terre de Haniláh. " Or, land of Hauiláh. La cheute d'Euphrates. " Or the fall of Euphrates. La cheute de Tigris. " Or the fall of Tigris. Le golf de lamer Persique. " Or, the golf of the Persian sea. Because mention is made in the tenth verse of this 〈◊〉 chapter of the river that watered the garden we must note that Euphrates and Tigris called in 〈◊〉 Perath and Hiddekel, were called but one river where they joined together, els they had four heads: that is. two at their springs, and two where they fell into the Persian sea In this country and most plentiful land Adám dwelled, and this was called Paradise: that is, a garden of pleasure, because of the fruitfulness and abundance thereof. And whereas it is said that Pishon compasseth the land of Havilah, it is meant of Tigris, which in some place, as it passed by divers places, was called by sundry names, as some time Diglitto, in other places Pasitygris, & of some Phasin or Pishon. Likewise Euphrates toward the country of Cushor Ethiopia, or Arabia was called Gihen. So that Tigris and Euphrates [which were but two rivers, and some time when they joined together, were called after one name] were according to divers places called by these four names, so that they might seem to have been four divers rivers. CHAP. III 1 The woman seduced by the serpent, 6 〈◊〉 her house 〈◊〉 to sin. 14 They three are punished. 15 Christ is promised. 19 Man is dust. 22 Man is cast out of paradise. 1 NOw * wisdom 2. 25. the serpent was more a As 〈◊〉 can change himself into an Angel of light, so did he abuse the wisdom of the 〈◊〉 to deceive man. subtle than any beast of the field, which the Lord God had made: and he b God suffered 〈◊〉 to make the 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 and to speakein him said to the woman, Yea, hath God in deed said, You shall not eat of every tre of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden, 3 But of the fruit of the tre, which is in the mids of the garden, God hath said, You shall not eat of it, neither shall you touch it, c In doubting of God's 〈◊〉 earning she yielded to Satan. jest you die. 4 Then * 2. Cor. 11. 3. the serpent said to the woman, You shall not d This is Satan's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to 'cause you 〈◊〉 to fear God's threatenings. die at all. 5 But God doth know, that when you shall eat thereof, your eyes shallbe opened, and you shallbe as gods, e As though he knowing good and evil, 6 So the woman [seeing that the tre was good for meat, and that it was pleasant to the eyes and a treto be desired to get knowledge] took of the 〈◊〉 thereof, and did * eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he should say, God doth not forbidden you to eat of the fruit, save that he knoweth that if you should eat thereof, you 〈◊〉 be like to him. did eat. 7 Then the eyes of them both were opened and they g They began to feel their misery but they sought not to God for redemie. knew that they were naked, and 〈◊〉. 25. 〈◊〉. they sewed figtree leaves together, and made 1, Timon, 〈◊〉, 14. themselves ” Ebr. things to girdeabout them to hide their 〈◊〉. breeches. 〈◊〉 Not 〈◊〉 much to please his wife as moved by am bition at her per suasion. 8 afterward they herded the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the “ Or, wind. cool of the day, and the man and his wife h The sinful conscience 〈◊〉 God's presence. hide themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 Who said, I herded thy voice in the garden, and was afraid: because I was i His hypocrisy appearethin that he hide the cause of his nakedness, which was the 〈◊〉 of God's commandment. naked, therefore I hide myself, 11 And he said, who told thee, that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tre, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat in no case? 12 Then the man said, The woman which thou k His wickedues and lack of true repentance appearethin this that he burdeneth God with his fault, because he had given him a wife. gavest (to be) with me, she gave me of the tre, and I did eat. 13 And the Lord God said to the woman, Why hast thou done this? And the woman said, l In stead of confessing her sin she increaseth it by accusing the serpent. The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 ¶ Then the Lord God said to the serpent, m He arked the reason of Adam and his wife, be cause he would 〈◊〉 not the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Because 〈◊〉 hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field: upon thy belly shalt thou go, and ⁿ dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life. 15 I will also ᵒ put enmity between thee and the woman, and bet ween thy seed and her seed. He shall break thy phead, and thou shalt q bruise his heel. 16 ¶ Unto the woman he said, I will greatly in crease thy r The Lord comfort 〈◊〉 Adam by the promise of the 〈◊〉 sed sede, and also 〈◊〉 the body for 〈◊〉 sin, which the soul should 〈◊〉 been 〈◊〉 for, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 having 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, might 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sorrows, and thy conceptions. In sorrow shalt thou bring forth children, & thy desire (shall be subject) to thy husband and he shall * rule over thee. 17 ¶ Also to Adám he said, Because thou hast obeyed the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tre [whereof I commanded thee, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. saying, Thou shalt not eat of it] s The 〈◊〉 of Gods co 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the cause 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mankind and all other creatures were subject to the curse. cursed (is) the earth for thy sake in sorrow shalt thou eat 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not overcome 'em. of it all the days of thy life. 18 t These are 〈◊〉 the natural fruits of the earth, but proceed of the corruption of sin. Thorns also, & thy 〈◊〉 shall it bring forth to thee, and thou shalt eat the herb of the field. 19 In the sweat of thy face 〈◊〉 thou eat bread till thou return to the earth: for out of it 〈◊〉 thou taken, because thou art dust, & to dust shalt thou return. 20 [And the man called his wives name 〈◊〉, because she was the mother of all living.] 21 Unto Adám also and to his wife did the lord God u Or gave 〈◊〉 knowledge to make themselves 〈◊〉 make coats of skins, & clothed them. 22 ¶ And the Lord God said, x By this 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 Adam's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 was fallen by ambition Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good & evil. And now jest he put forth his hand and y Adam deprived of life lost also the sign thereof. take also of the tre of life and eat and 1. Cor. 4. 4. live for ever. 23 Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the earth, whence he was taken. 24 Thus he cast out man, and at the Eastside of the garden of Eden he set the Cherubims and the shoulder-blade of a sword shaken, to keep the way of the tre of life. CHAP. four 1 The generation of mankind. 8 Kain killeth Habel. 23 〈◊〉 a tyrant encourageth his fearful wives. 26 True religion is restored. 1 afterward the man knew Heuáh his wife, which a Man's 〈◊〉 state of 〈◊〉, and God's blessing were not 〈◊〉 abolished through 〈◊〉, but the 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 thereof was changed. conceived and bore Káin & said, I have obtained a man b That is 〈◊〉 to the Lords promise as Chap. 3. 15. some read. To the Lord, as rejoicing for the son, which she had borne, whom she would offer to the Lord as the first 〈◊〉 of her birth by the Lord 2 And again she brought forth his brother Hábel, and Hábel was a keeper of sheep, and Káin was a tiler of the ground. 3 ¶ And in process of time it came to pass that Káin brought an c This declareth that the father instructed his childien in the knowledge of God, and also how god gave them sacrifices to signify their salvation: albeit they were 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of the tre of life. oblation unto the Lord of the fruit of the ground. 4 And Habél also himself brought of the first fruits of his sheep, and of the fat of them, and the Lord had respect unto * Hábel, & to his offering. 5 But unto 〈◊〉 and to his offering he had no d Because he was an hypocrite and 〈◊〉 only for an ourwarde show without 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. regard wherefore Káin was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell down. 6 Then the Lord said unto Káin, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance cast down? 7 If thou dowel, shalt thou not be e Both thou & thy sacrificeshalbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. accepted and if thou dost not well, sin lieth at the Ebr. 11. 4. f Sin shall 〈◊〉 torment thy 〈◊〉. door: also unto thee his g The 〈◊〉 of the first 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to Kain over Habel. desire (shallbe subject) and thou shalt rule over him. 8 〈◊〉 Then Káin spoke to 〈◊〉 his brother. And * when they were in the field, Kain rose up against Habél his brother, and slew him. 9 Then the Lord said unto Káin, Where is Ha' bell thy brother? Who answered, I can not Wisdo. 10. 3. 〈◊〉. 23 35 1, 〈◊〉. 3. 12. jud 21 tell, h This is the nature of the 〈◊〉 When they are reproved of their 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 to neglect God and despite him. Am I my brother's keeper. 10 Again he said, What hast thou done? the i God revengeth the Wrongs of his Saints, though none 〈◊〉 for the iniquity itself 〈◊〉 for vengeance. voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. 11 Now therefore thou art cursed k The earth shall be a witness against thee which 〈◊〉 received that blood, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cruelly shed. from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand 12 When thou shalt till the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength: a l Thou halt never 〈◊〉 rest: for thy heart shallbe in 〈◊〉 fear 〈◊〉 care. vagabond and a run gate shalt thou be in the earth. 13 Then Káin said to the Lord, m He burdeneth God as a cruel judge, because he did punish him so sharply. “ Or, my sin is greater than can be pardoned. My punishment is greater, than I can bear. 14 Behold, thou hast cast me out this day fró the earth, and from thy face shall I be hide, and shallbe a vagabond and a 〈◊〉 gate in the earth, & whosoever finds me, shall slay me. 15 Then the Lord said unto him, doubtless 〈◊〉 slayeth Káin, he shallbe n Not for the love he bore to Káin, but to suppress murder. punished seven fold. And the Lord set a o A visible sign of God's 〈◊〉 that other should fear. mark upon Káin, jest any man finding him should kill him. 16 Then Káin went out from the presence of the Lord and dwelled in the land of Nod toward the Eastside of Eden. 17 Káin also knew his wife, which conceived and bore Henóch: and he built a p Thinking thereby to be sure & to have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sion to 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 against him. city and called the name of the city by the name of his son, Henóch, 18 And to Henôch was born Irád, and Irád begat Mehuiaél, and Mehuiaél begat Methushaél, and Methushaêl begat Lamech. 19 ¶ And Lámech took to him q The lawful 〈◊〉 of marriage, which is that two should be one flesh, was first corrupt in the house of Kain by Lamech. two wives: the name of the one (was) Adáh, and the name of the other Zillàh. 20 And Adáh bore jabál, who was the “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. father of such as dwell in the tents, and of such as have cattle. 21 And his brother's name (was) jubál, who was the father of all that play on the harp and “ Or, flutes and pipes. organs, 22 And Zillâh also bore Tubal-káin, who wrought cunningly every craft of 〈◊〉 and of iron: and the sister of Tubal-káin (was) Naamáh. 23 Then Lámech said unto his wives Adáh and Zilláh, Hear my voice, (you) wives of Lamech: 〈◊〉 unto my speech: r His wives 〈◊〉 that all men hated him for his cruelty were 〈◊〉 therefore he braggeth that there is none so 〈◊〉 that were able to resist, 〈◊〉 he were already wounded. for I would 〈◊〉 a man in my wound, and a young man in mine hurt. 24 If Kâin shallbe avenged seven fold, truly Lamech, “ He 〈◊〉 at God's sufferance is Kain jesting an though God 〈◊〉 suffren one to punish him, and yet give him licence to murder others. seventy times seven fold. 25 ¶ And Adám knew his wife again, and she bore a son, and she called his name Sheth: for God, (said she,) hath appointed me another seed for Habél, because Kâin slew him. 26 And to the same Sheth also there was born a son, and he called his name Enonsh, Then began men to t In these days God began to move the hearts of the godly to restore religion, which along time by the wicked had been suppressed. call upon the Name of the Lord CHAP. V. 1 The genealogy. 5 Age and death of Adam, 6 His succession unto Nóah and his children. 1 THis is the “ Or, rehearsal of the stock. book of the generations of Adám. In the day that God created Adám, in the a Read Chap. 1, 26. likeness of God made he him 2 Male and female created he the, and blessed them, and called their name b By giving them both one name, he noteth the inseparable 〈◊〉 of man and 〈◊〉. Adám in the day that they were created. 3 ¶ Now Adám lived an hundredth and thirty years and begat a child in his own c aswell concerning his creation, as his corruption. 〈◊〉. Chro. 1, 1. likeness after his image, and called his name Sheth. 4 * And the days of Adám, after he had begotten Sheth, were eight hundredth years, and he begat sons and daughters. 5 So all the days that Adám lived, were nine hundredth and thirty years: and he died. 6 And d He proveth Adam's generation by them, which came of Sheth, to she we which is the true Church, and all so what care God had over the same from the beginning, in that he continued ever his graces toward it by a continual succession. Sheth lived an hundredth, and five years, and be gate Enósh. 7 And Sheth lived, after he begat Enósh, eight hundredth and seven years, and be gate sons and daughters. 8 So all the days of Sheth were e The chief cause of long life in the first age was the multi plication of mankind that according to God's commandment at the beginning the world might be increased with people, which might universally praise his Name. nine hundredth and twelve years: and he died. 9 ¶ Also Enósh lived ninety years & begat Kenán. 10 And Enósh lived, after he begat Kenán, eight hundredth and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters. 11 So all the days of Enósh were nine hundredth and five years: and he died. 12 ¶ Like wise Kenán lived seventy years, & begat Mahala jeel. 13 And Kenán lived, after he begat Mahalaleél, eight hundredth and forty years, and be gate sons and daughters. 14 So all the days of Kenán were nine hundredth and ten years: and he died. 15 ¶ Mahalaleél also lived sixty & five years and begat Iéred. 16 Also Mahalaleél lived, after he begat Iéred, eight hundredth and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. 17 So all the days of Mahalaléel were eight hundredth ninety and five years: and he died. 18 ¶ And Iéred lived an hundredth sixty and two years, and begat Henóch. 19 Then Iéred lived, after he begat Henóch eight hundredth years, and begat sons and daughters. 20 So all the days of Iéred were nine hundredth sixty and two years: & he died. 21 ¶ * Also Henóch lived sixty and five years Eccl. 44. 15. and begat Methushélah. ebr. 11. 5. 22 And Henóch f That is, he led an upright and go 〈◊〉. walked with God, after he begat Methushélah, three hundredth hundredth years and begat sons and daughters. 23 So all the days of Henóch were three hundredth sixty and five years. 24 And Henonch walked with God; and he was no more (seen:) for g To 〈◊〉 that there was a better life prepared, and to be a testimony of the immortality of souls & bodies As to 〈◊〉 where he become, is mere curiosity. God token him away. 25 Methushélah also lived an hundredth eighty and seven years, and begat Lámech. 26 And Methushélah lived, after he begat Lámech, seven hundredth eighty and two you res, and begat sons and daughters. 27 So all the days of Methushélah were nine hundredth sixty and nine years: and he died. 28 ¶ Then Lámech lived an hundredth eighty and two years, and begat a son. 29 And called his name Nonah, saying, This same shall h Laméch had respect to the promise, Chap. 3, 15. & desired to sethede 〈◊〉, which should be sent, and vet saw but a figure thereof he also spake this by the Spirit of prophecy, because Noah delivered the Church, and preserved it by his obedience. comfort us concerning our work and sorrow of our hands, as touching the earth, which the Lord hath cursed. 30 And Lámech lived, after he begat Nóáh, five hundredth ninety and five years, and begat sons and daughters. 31 So all the days of Lámech were seven hundredth seventy and seven years: and he died. 32 And Noah was five hundredth year old. And Nóah begat Shem, Ham and Iápheth CHAP. VI 3 God threateneth to bring the flood. 5 Man is altogether corrupt 18 Nóah is preserved in the Ark, which he was commanded to make. 1 SO when men began to be multiplied upon the earth, and there were daughters born unto them. 2 Then the a The children of the godly, which began to degenerate. sons of God 〈◊〉 the daughters b Those that came of wicked 〈◊〉 as of Kain. of men that they were c Having more respect to their beauty, & to worldly considerations, them to their manners, & godliness. fair, and they took them wives of all that they liked. 3 Therefore the Lord said, My Spirit shall not always d Because man not be won by God's lenity & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, whereby he shove to 〈◊〉 him, he would no longer stay his 〈◊〉. strive with man, because he is but flesh, & his days shall be an e Which term God gave man to repent before he would destroy the earth, 1 Per. 3. 20. hundredth and twenty years. 4 There were “ Or, tyrants. giants in the earth in those days: yea, and after that the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they had born them children, these were mighty men, which in old time were men of f Which usurped au toritie over others & did degenerate from that simplicity, wherein 〈◊〉 fathers lived. renown. 5 ¶ When the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, & all the ima ginations of the thoughts of his * heart (were) only evil continually. 6 Then it g God doethnever repent, but he speaketh after our capa city because he did destroy him, & in that, as it were did disavo we him to be his creature. repented the Lord, that he had made man in the earth, and he was sorry in his heart. 7 Therefore the Lord said, I will destroy from Chap. 8 21. mat 19 19 the earth the man, whom I have created, from man h God declareth how much he de testeth sin seeing the punishment thereof extendeth to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. to beast, to creeping thing, and to the foul of the heaven: for I repent that I have made them. 8 But Nóah i God merciful unto him. found grace in the eyes of the Lord 9 ¶ These are the “ Or, history, generations of Nóah. Nóah was a just and upright man in his time, (and) walked with God. 10 And Nóah begat three sons, Shem, Ham and Iápheth. 11 The earth also was corrupt before God: for the earth was filled with k Meaning that all were given to the contempt of God and oppression of their neighbours. cruelty. 12 Then God looked upon the earth, and behold, it was corrupt: for all flesh had corrupt his way upon the earth. 13 And GOD said unto Nóah, “ 〈◊〉, I will destroy mankind. An end of all flesh is come before me: for the earth is filled with cruelty through the: and behold, I will destroy them with the earth. " Or, oppression and wickedness. 14 ¶ Make thee an Ark of ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. pine trees: thou shalt make ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. cabin in the Ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. 15 And “ Or, of this 〈◊〉. thus shalt thou make it: The length of the Ark shall be three hundredth cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. 16 A window shalt thou mark in the Ark, and in cubit shalt thou finish, it above, and the door of the Ark shalt thou set in the side thereof: thou shalt make it with the l That is, of three heightes, asappca reth in this 〈◊〉 low second and third (room.) 17 And I behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life under the heaven: all that is in the earth shall perish. 18 But with thee will m To the intent that in this great enterprise & 〈◊〉 kings of the whole world thou mayst be confirmed, that thy faith fail not. establish my covenant, and thou shalt go into the Ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons wives with thee, 19 And of every living thing, of all flesh two of every sort shalt thou 'cause to come into the Ark, to keep (them) alive with thee: they shallbe male and female. 20 Of the fowls after their kind, and of the cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, that thou mayest keep (them) alive. 21 And take thou with thee of all meat that is eaten: and thou shalt gather it to thee, that it Ebr. 11. 7. may be meat for thee and for them. 22 * Nóah therefore did according unto all, that God commanded him: (even) n That is, he obeyed God's commandment in all points. so did he. A B The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hundredth cubits. A. C. The breadeth fisty. D. E. The height thirty. E. The window a cubit long. F. The door. G. H. I I The three 〈◊〉 CHAP. VII. 1 Nóah and enter into the Ark. 20 The flood destroyeth all the rest upon the 〈◊〉. 1 ANd the Lord said unto Nôah, Entre thou and all thy house into the Ark: for 1. Pet. 2. 5. thee have I seen * a In respect of the rest of the 〈◊〉, and because he had a desire to serve God & live 〈◊〉. righteous before me in this age. 2 Of every b Which might be offered in 〈◊〉 i fice, whereof six were sore breed and the seventh for sacrifice. clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: but of unclean beasts by couple the male and his female. 3 Of the fowls also of the heaven by sevens, male and female, to keep seed alive upon the whole earth. 4 For seven days hence I will 'cause it rain upon the earth fourthy days, and forty nights, and all the substance that I have made will I destroy from of the earth. 5 * Nôah therefore did according unto all Mat 24. 37. Luk. 〈◊〉. 26. that the Lord commanded him. 1. Pet. 3. 20. 6 And Nôah (was) six 〈◊〉 years old, when the flood, of waters was upon the earth. 7 ¶ So Nôah entered and his sons, & his wife and his sons wives with him into the Ark because of the waters of the flood. 8 Of the clean beasts, and of the unclean beasts, and of the fowls, and of all that creepeth upon the earth. 9 There c God compelled them to present the seluesto Noah as they did before to Adam, when he gave them names. came two and two unto Nonah into the Ark, male and female, as God had commanded Nôah. 10 And so after seven days the waters of the flood were upon the earth. Chap. 2. 19 11 ¶ In the six hundredth year of Noah's life in the d Which was about the beginning of May, when all things did 〈◊〉 flourish. second month, the seventeenth day of the month, in the same day were all the e Both the waters in the earth did over slow, & also the clouds powered 〈◊〉 fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. 12 And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights. 13 In the self same day entered Nôah with Shem and 〈◊〉 and Iápheth, the sons of Nôah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with the into them Ark. 14 They and every beast after his kind, and all cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth and moveth upon the earth after 〈◊〉 kind, (and) every foul after his kind, (even) every bird of every feather. 15 For they came to Nôah into the Ark, two & two, f Every Huing thing that God would have to be preserved on earth, came into the Ark to 〈◊〉 of all flesh wherein is the breath of life 16 And they entering in, came male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord g So 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 power defended him against the rage of the 〈◊〉 waters. shut him in. 17 Then the flood was forty days upon the earth, & the waters were increased, & bore up the Ark which was lift up above the earth 18 The waters also waxed strong, and were increased exceedingly upon the earth, and the Ark went upon the waters. 19 The waters ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 very mighty. prevailed so exceedingly upon the earth, that all the high mountains, that are under the whole heaven, were covered. 20 Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail, when the mountains were covered 21 * Then all flesh perished that moved upon Wisd. 〈◊〉. 4. the earth, both foul and cattle and beast, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 28. and every thing that creepeth and moveth upon the earth, and every man. 22 Huerie thing in whose nostrils the spirit of life did breath, whatsoever they were in the dryeland, they died. 23 So h That is, God. he destroyed every thing that was upon the earth, from man to beast, to the creeping thing, and to the foul of the heaven: they were even destroyed from the earth, & Noah only i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 only, and to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. remained, and they that were with him in the Ark. 24 And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundredth and fifty days. 1. Pet. 3. 20. CHAP. VIII. 13 The 〈◊〉 ceaseth. 16 Nóah is commanded to come for the of the Ark with his. 20 He sacrificeth to the Lord 22 God promises that all things shall continued in their 〈◊〉 ordre. 1 NOw God a Not that God 〈◊〉 his at 〈◊〉 time, but 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 than he 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. remembered Nôah and b If God remember 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉? every beast, and althe cattle that was with him in the Ark: therefore God made a wind to pass upon the earth, & the waters ceased 2 The fountains also of the deep and the 〈◊〉 of heaven were stopped and the 〈◊〉 from heaven was restrained. 3 And the waters returned from above the earth, going and returning: and after the end of the hundredth and fiftieth day the waters abated. 4 And in the c Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of October. seventh month, in the seventeenth day of the month, the Ark “ Or, stayed rested upon the mountains of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ararát. 5 And the waters were going and decreasing until the d 〈◊〉 was the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. tenth month: in the tenth month and in the first day of the month were the tops of the mountains seen. 6 ¶ So ” 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. after forty days, Nôah opened the window of the Ark, which he had made. 7 And sent forth a () The 〈◊〉 is sent forth & 〈◊〉. raven, which went out going forth and returning, until the waters were dried up upon the earth. 8 Again he sent a () 〈◊〉 sendeth the 〈◊〉. dove from him, that he might see if the waters were diminished from of the earth. 9 But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot: therefore 〈◊〉 returned unto him into the Ark [for the waters (were) upon the whole earth] and he e It is like, that the 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 to & fro, resting on the Ark, but 〈◊〉 not in to it as the 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. put forth his hand and took her, and pulled her to him into the Ark. 10 And he abode yet other seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the Ark. 11 And the dove came to him in the evening, and lo, in her “ Or, bill. mouth (was) an f which was a sign that the waters were much diminished: for the olivers grow not on the high mountains. olive leaf that she had plucked: whereby Nôah knew that the waters were abated from of the earth 12 Notwithstanding he waited yet other seven days, and sent forth the dove, which returned not again unto him any more. 13 ¶ And in the six hundredth and one year, in the first (day) of the g Called Hebrew Abib, contcining 〈◊〉 of March, & part of April. first month the waters were dried up from of the earth: and Nôah removed the covering of the Ark & looked & behold, the upper part of the ground was dry. 14 And in the second month, in the seven and twentieth day of the month was the earth dry. 15 ¶ Then God spoke to Nôah, saying. 16 h Noah declareth his obedience in that he would not depart out of the Ark with out Gods express 〈◊〉, as he did not enter in without the same. Go forth of the Ark, thou and thy wife, & thy sons & thy sons 〈◊〉 with thee. 17 Bring forth with thee every beast that is with thee, of all flesh, (both) foul & cattle and every thing that creepeth and moveth upon the earth, that they may breed abundantly in the earth, * and bring forth fruit and increase upon the earth. Chap. 1. 22. & 9 1. 18 So Nôah came forth, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons wives with him. 19 〈◊〉 beast, every creeping thing, and deverie foul, all that moveth upon the earth after their kinds went out of the Ark. 20 ¶ Then Nôah i For sacrifices, which were as an 〈◊〉 of their faith whereby they used to give thanks to God for his benefits. built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean beast, and of every clean foul, and offered burned offerings upon the altar. 21 And the Lord smelled a “ Or, aswete savour. k That is thereby he showed himself appeased, & his anger to 〈◊〉 Chap. 6. 5. savour of rest, & the Lord said in his heart, I will henceforth curse the ground no more for man's cause: for the imagination of mans* heart (is) evil, (even) from his youth: neither will I smite any more all things living, as I have done. 〈◊〉. 15. 19 22 Hereafter l The order of nature destroyed by the flood is restored by God's promise. seed time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease, so long as the earth remains. CHAP. IX. 1 The confirmation of marriage. 3 Permission of meats. 6 The power of the sword. 14 The rain bow isthe sign of God's 〈◊〉. 21 Nóah is drunken and mocked of his son, whom he curseth. 29 The age & death of Nóah. 1 ANd God a God increased them with 〈◊〉 & declared unto them his counsel as touching the replenishing of the earth. blessed Nóah and his sons, and said to them, Bring forth fruit, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2 Also the b By the virtue of this commandment 〈◊〉 age not so much against man as they would, yea and many serve to his use thereby. fear of you, and the dread of you shallbe upon 〈◊〉 beast of the earth, & upon 〈◊〉 foul of the heaven, upon all that moveth on the earth, and upon all the fish of the sea: into your hand are they delivered. 3 Every c By this permission man may with a good conscience use the 〈◊〉 of God for his necessity Chap. 1. 29. thing that moveth and liveth, shallbe meat for you: as the * green herb, have I given you all things. 4 * d That is, living 〈◊〉 and the flesh of beasts that are strangled and hereby all 〈◊〉 is forbidden. But flesh with the life thereof, (I mean,) Levi. 17. 14. with the blood thereof, shall you not eat. 5 e That is, I will take vengeance for your blood. For surely I will require your blood, wherein your lives (are:) at the hand of every beast will I require it: and at the hand of man, (even) at the hand of a man's “ Or, neighbour. brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso * shedeth man's blood, f Not only by the 〈◊〉 are, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 up one 〈◊〉 to kill another. by man shall his blood be shed: for in the g 〈◊〉 to kill man is to deface God's image, and so injury is not only done to man, but to God. image of God Mat. 26. 52. hath he made man. Revel. 13. 10. 7 But bring forth fruit and multiply: grow plentifully in the earth, and increase therein. 8 ¶ God spoke also to Nôah and to his sons with him, saying. 9 Behold, I, even I establish my h To assure you that the world shallbe no more destroyed by a flood. covenant with you, and with your i The children which are not yet born, are comprehended in God's covenant made with 〈◊〉 fathers. seed after you. 10 And with every living creature that is with you, with the foul, with the cattle, and with every beast of the earth with you from all that go out of the Ark, unto every beast of the earth. 11 * And my covenant will I establish with you, that from henceforth all flesh shall not be rooted out by the waters of the flood neither shall there be a flood to destroy the earth any more. 12 Then God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you, 〈◊〉. 54. 9 and between every living thing, that is with you unto perpetual generations. 13 I have set my k Hereby we see that signs or sacraments aught not to be separate from the word. bow in the cloud, and it shallbe for a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Eccles. 43. 12. 14 And when * I shall cover the earth with a cloud, & the bow shall be seen in the cloud. 15 Then will I remember my l When men shall see my bow in the heaven, they shall know that I have not forgotten my covenant with them. covenant, which is between me and you, and between every living thing in all flesh, and there shallbe no more waters of a flood to destroy all flesh. 16 Therefore the bow shallbe in the cloud, that I may see it, and remember the everlasting covenant between God, and every living thing in all flesh that is upon the earth. 17 God said yet to Nonah, m God doth repeat this the oftener to confirm Noah's faith so much more. This is the sign of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. Chap. 〈◊〉. 28. 18 ¶ Now the sons of Nôah going forth of the Ark, were Shem and Ham and Iápheth. And Ham is the father of Canáan. 19 These are the three sons of Nóah, and of them was the n This declareth what was the virtue of God's blessing, when he said, Increase & bring forth. whole earth overspread. 20 “ Or, Noahbegan again. Nóah also began (to be) an husband man and planted a vinearde. 21 And he drunk of the wine and was o This is set before our eyes to show what an horrible thing drunkenness it. drunken, and was uncovered in the mids of his tent. 22 And when Ham the father p Of whom came the Canaanites that wicked nation, who were also cursed of God. of Canáam saw the nakedness of his Father, q In derision and contempt of his father. he told his two brethren without. 23 Then took Shem and Iápheth agarment, and put it upon both their shoulders and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father with their faces back ward: so they saw not their father's nakedness. 24 Then Nóah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. “ Or, enlarge, or cause to return. 25 And said, r He pronounceth as a Prophet the curse of God against all them, that honour not their 〈◊〉: for Ham and his posterity were accursed. Cursed (be) Canáan: a s That is, a most vile slave. servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 He said moreover, Blessed (be) the Lord GOD of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant. 27 God t He declareth that the 〈◊〉, which came of japheth and were separated from the Church, should be joined to the same by the persuasion of God's Spirit and preaching of the Gospel. persuade Iápheth, that he may dwell in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant. 28 ¶ And Nóah lived after the flood three hundredth and fifty years. 29 So all the days of Noah were nine hundredth and fifty years: and he died. CHAP. X. 1 The increase of mankind by Nóah and his son. 10 The beginning of cities, countries and nations, 1 Now these are the a These generations are here 〈◊〉 partly to declare the marvelous increase in so small a time and also to set forth their great 〈◊〉 fullness of God's 〈◊〉 toward their fathers. generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham and japheth: unto whom sons were born after the flood. 2 The sons of Iápheth (were) Gomer, and Magog, and b Of Madai, and javan came the Medes & Greeks Madái, and Iauán, and Tubál and Méshech, and Tirás. 3 And the sons of Gómer, Ashkenáz, and Ri pháth and Togarmáh. 4 Also the sons of Iauán, Elisháh and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. 5 Of these were the c The jews so call all 〈◊〉 which separated from them by by sea, as Grecia, Italy, etc. which were given to the children of japheth, of whom came the 〈◊〉. yles of the Gentiles divided in their lands, every man after his tongue, (and) after their families in their nations. 6 ¶ Moreover the sons of Ham (were) d Of Cush and Mizraim came the Ethiopians and Egyptians. Cush, and Mizráim, and Put, and Canáan. 7 And the sons of Cush, Sebá and Haviláh, and Sabtáh, and Raamáh, and Sabtechá: also the sons of Raamáh (were) Shebá and Dedán. 8 And Cush begat Nimród, who began to be e Meaning, a cruel 〈◊〉 and tyrant. mighty in the earth. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the Lord, wherefore it is said, f His tyranny came into a pro verb as hated both of God and man: for he passed not to commit 〈◊〉 even in God's presence. As Nimród the mighty hunter before the Lord 10 And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accád, and Calnéh, in the land g For there was an other city in Egypt called also Babel. of Shinár. 11 Out of that land came ashur, and builded Niniuéh, and the “ Or, the streets of the city. city Rehobóth, and Cálah: 12 Résen also between Niniuéh and Cálah: this is a great city. 13 And Mizráim begat h Of Lud came the Lydians. Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim. 14 Pathrusim also, and Casluhim [out of whom came the Philistines] and “ Or, the Cappadecians. Caphtorims. 15 ¶ Also Canáan begat Zidón his first born, and Heth. 16 And jebusi, and Emori, and Girgashi. 17 And Hiui, and Arki, and Sini, 18 And Aruadi, and Zemari, and Hamathy: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad. 19 Then the border of the Canaanites was from Zidón, as thou comest to Gerár until Azzáh, and as thou goest unto sodom, and Gomoráh, and Admáh, and Zeboiim, even unto Lásha. 20 These are the son of Ham according to their families, according to their tongues in their countries (and) in their nations. 21 ¶ Unto In his stock the Church Was preserved therefore Moses leaveth of speaking of japheth and Ham, and entreateth of Shem more at large. Shem also the father of all the sons k Of Whom came the hebrews or jews. of Eber, and Elder brother of Iápheth were children born. 22 * The sons of Shem (were) Elám and ashur, and Arpachshád, and Lud, and Arám. 23 And the sons of Arám, Vz and Hul, and Géther and Mash. 24 Also Arpachshád begat Shélah; and Shélah begat Eber. 25 Unto Eber also were born two sons: the 1. Chro. 8. 17. name of the one (was) Péleg: for in his days was the earth l This division came by the diversity of languages, as appeareth. chap. 〈◊〉. 9 divided: and his brother's name (was) joktán. 26 Then joktán begat Almodád and Shéleph; and Hazarmáueth, and Iérab, 27 And Hadorám, and Vzál, and Dickláh. 28 And Obál, and Abimaél. and Shebá. 29 And Ophir, and Hauiláh, and jobáb, all these (were) the sons of joktán. 30 And their dwelling was from Meshá; as thou goest unto Sephara mount of the East. 31 These are the sons of Shem according to their families; according to their tongues, in their countries and nations. 32 These are the families of the sons of Nôah after their generations among their people: and Or, of these came divers nations Wisd. 10. 8. out of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood. CHAP. XI. 〈◊〉 The building of Babel was the cause of the 〈◊〉 of tongues 10 The age and generation of Shem unto Abram 31 Abraham's departure from Vr with in father Térah, Sarai and Lot. 32 The age and death of Térah. 1 THen the whole earth was of one * language and one speech. 2 And a In the year an hundredth and thirty after the flood. as b To Wit, Nimrod and his company. they went from the c That is, from Armenia, Where the Ark stayed. east, they found a plain in the land of d Which Was after Warde called Caldea. Shinâr, and there they abode. 3 And they said one to an other, Come let us make brick, and burn it in the fire. So they had brick for stone, and slime had they in stead of mortar. 4 Also they said, Go to, let us e They Were moved With pride and ambition, thinking to prefer their own glory to God's honour. build us a city and a tower, whose top (may reach) unto the heaven, that we may get us a name, jest we be scattered upon the whole earth. 5 But the Lord f Meaning, that he declared by effect: that he known 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for God's power is 〈◊〉 Where. came down, to see the city and tower, which the sons of men builded. 6 And the Lord said, g God speaketh this in 〈◊〉 because of their fools he 〈◊〉 & enterprise. Behold, the people (is) one, and they all have one language, and this they begin to do, neither can they now be stopped from whatsoever they have imagined to do. 7 Come on, h He speaketh, as though he took counsel with his own wisdom and power: to wit, with the Son and holy Ghost: signifying the greatness and 〈◊〉 of the punishment. let us go down, and i By this 〈◊〉 plague of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, appeareth Gods horrible judgement against man's pride and vain glory. there 〈◊〉 their language, that every one perceive not an others speech. 8 So the Lord scattered them from thence upon all the earth, and they left of to build the city. 9 Therefore the name of it was called “ Or, confusion. Babel, because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: from thence then did the LORD scatter them upon all the earth. 10 ¶ * These are the generations k He returns to the genealogy of Shem, to come to the history of Abram, Wherein the Church of God is described Whicheis Moses principal purpose of Shem: Shem (was) an hundredth year old, and begat Arpachshád two year after the flood. 11 And Shem lived, after he begat Arpachshád, five hundredth years, and begat sons and daughters. 12 Also Arpach shád lived sieve and thirty years; and begàte Shélah. 1. Chron. 1. 17. 13 And Arpachshád lived, after he begat Shélah, four hundredth and three years, âd begat sons and daughters. 14 And Shélah lived thirty years, and begat Eber. 15 So Shélah lived, after he begat Eber, four hundredth and three years, andbe gate sons and daughters. 16 〈◊〉 Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Péleg. 17 So Eber lived, after he begat Péleg, four hundredth and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters. 18 And Péleg lived thirty years, and begat Reu. 19 * And Péleg lived, after he begat Reu, two 1. Chro. 1. 29. hundredth and nine years, and begat sons and daughters. 20 Also Reu lived two and thirty years, and be gate Serug. 21 So Reu lived, after he begat Serug, two hundredth and seven years, and begat sons and daughters. 22 Moore over Serug lived thirty years, and begat Nahór. 23 And Serug lived, after he begat Nahór, two hundredth years, and begat sons and daughters. 24 And Nahór lived nine and twenty years, and begat Térah. 25 So Nahôr lived, after he begat Térah, an hundredth and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. 26 * So Têrah lived seventy years, and begat 1. Chro. 1. 26. Abrám, Nahór, and Harán. josh, 24. 2. 27 ¶ Now these are the generations of Térah, Térah begat l He maketh mention first of Abram, not because he was the first born, but for the history, which properly appertaineth unto him. Abrám, Nahór, and Harán: and Harán begat Lot. 28 Then Harán died before Térah his father in the land of his nativity, in Vr of ” Ebr. Casdim. the Caldees. 29 So Abrám and Nahór took them wives, the name of Abraham's wife (was) Sarái, and the name of Nahors wife Milcáh, the daughter of Harán, the Father of Milcáh, and the Father of m Some think that this Iscah was Sarai. Iscáh. 30 But Sarái was barren, (and) had no child. 31 Then n Albeit the 〈◊〉cle of God came to Abram, yet the honour is given to Térah, because he was the fathers. Térah took Abrâm his son, and Lot the son of Harán, his sons son and Sarái his daughter in law, his son josh. 24. 2. Nehe. 9 7. Abraham's wife: and they departed together judi. 5. 6. from Vr of the Caldees, to * go into the land Act. 7. 4. of Canáan, and they came to o Which was a city of Mesopotamia. Harán, and dwelled there. 32 So the days of Tárah were two hundredth and five years, and 〈◊〉 died in Harán. CHAP. XII. 1 Abrám by God's commandment goeth to Canaian. 3 Christ is promised. 7 Abram buildeth altars for exercise and declaration of his faith among the infidels. 10 Because of the dearth he gooth into Egypt. 15 Pharaóh taketh his wife, and is punished. 1 FOr the Lord had said unto Abrám, * a From the 'slud to 〈◊〉 were three hundredth three score & three year. Get Act. 7. 3. thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house unto b In appointing him no certain place he proveth so much more his faith & obedience. the land that I will she we thee. 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and will bless thee, and make thy name great, & thou shalt be c The World shall recover by thy seed, which is Christ, the blessing which they lost in Adám. a blessing. 3 I will also bless than that bless thee, & curse them that curse thee, and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. 4 So Abrám departed, even as the Lord spoke unto him, and Lot went with him. [Andrea Abrám was seventy and five year old, when he departed out of Harán] 5 Then Abrám took Sarái his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they possessed, and the d Meaning aswell servants as cattle souls that they had got in Harán, and they departed, to go to the 〈◊〉 of Canáan: & to the land of Canáan they came. 6 ¶ So Abrám e He wandered to & fro in the land before he cold find a settling place: thus God 〈◊〉 the faith of his children. passed through the land unto the place of Shechém, and unto the “ Or, oak grove. plain of Moréh [and the f Which was a cruel and 〈◊〉 nation, by whom God kept his in a continual exercise. Canaanite (was) then in the land] 7 And the Lord appeared unto Abrám, & said Unto thy seed will I give this land. And there builded he an g It was not enough for him to worship God in his heart, but it was expedient to declare by out ward profession his faith before men, whereof this 〈◊〉 was a sign altar unto the Lord, which appeared unto him. 8 Afterwards removing h Because of the troubles that he had among that wicked people. thence unto a mountain Eastward from Bethel, he pitched his tent having Bethel on the Westside, and Haái on the East: and there he built an i And so served the true God and renounced all 〈◊〉 latrie. altar unto the Lord, and called on the name of the Lord 9 k Thus the children of God may look for no 〈◊〉 in this World, but must wait for the heavenly rest and 〈◊〉 Again Abram went forth going and journeying to ward the South. 10 ¶ Then there came a l This was a new trial of Abraham's faith: whereby we see that the end of one 〈◊〉 is the beginning of an other. famine in the land: therefore Abrám went down into Egypt, to so journey there: for there was a great famine in the land. 11 And when he drew near to enter into Egypt, he said to Sarái his wife, Be hold now I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon. 12 Therefore it will come to pass, that when the Egyptians see thee, they will say, She is his wife: so will they kill me, but they will keep thee alive. 13 Say, I pray thee, that thou art my m By this we may learn not to use 〈◊〉 means, nor to put others in 〈◊〉 to save ourselves, readverse twenty albe it it may appear that Abram feared not so much death, as that, if he should diewith out issue, God's 〈◊〉 should not have taken place wherein appeared a weake faith sister that I may far well for thy sake, and that my ” Ebr. that my soul may live. life may be preserved by thee. 14 ¶ Now, when Abrám was come into Egypt the Egyptians beheld the woman: for she was very fair. 15 And the princes of Pharaóh saw her, and commended her unto Pharaóh: so the woman was n To be his wif. taken into Pharaohs house: 16 Who entreated Abrám well for her sake, and he had sheep, and beeves, and he asses, and men servants and maid servants, and she asses, and camels. 17 But the Lord o The Lord took the 〈◊〉 of this poor stranger against a mighty king: and as he is ever careful over his, so did he 〈◊〉 serve 〈◊〉. plagued Pharaóh & his house with great plagues, because of Sarái Abraham's wife. 18 Then Pharaôh called Abrám and said, Why hast thou done this unto me? Wherefore diddest thou not tell me, that she was thy wife? 19 Why say dost thou, She is my sister, that I should take her to be my wife? Now therefore behold thy wife, take (her) and go thy way? 20 And Pharaôh gave men p To the intent that none should hurt him 〈◊〉 in his person or goods. commandment concerning him: and they conveyed him forth, and his wife, and all that he had. CHAP. XIII. I Abrám departeth out of Egypt. two Lot departeth from him 〈◊〉 The 〈◊〉 of the Sodomites. 14 The promise made to Abrám is renewed. 18 Abrám buildeth an altar to the Lord 1 THen a Hisgreat riches got in Egypt hindered 〈◊〉 not to follow his vocation. Abrâm went up from Egypt, he, & his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him toward the South. 2 And Abrám (was) very rich in cattle, in silver and in gold. 3 And he went on hisiourney from the South toward b He calleth the place by that name, whichwas after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it Chap. 28. 19 〈◊〉, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and Haái. 4 Unto the place of the * altar, which he had Chap. 12. 7. made there at the first: and there Abrám called on the Name of the Lord 5 ¶ Lot also, who went with Abrám, had sheep cattle and tents. 6 So that the land cold not c This incommodity came by their riches, which broke 〈◊〉 & asit were, the bond of 〈◊〉. bear them, that they might dwell together: for their*substance was great, so that they cold not dwell together. 7 Also there was debate between the herdsmen Chap. 36. 7. of Abraham's cattle, and the herdsmen of Lot's cattle, [and the d Who 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 might blaspheme God and destroy them. Canaanites and the Perizzites dwelled at that time in the land.] 8 Then said Abrám unto Lot, Let there be no e He curteth of the occasion of contention: therefore the evil ceaseth. strife, I pray thee, between thee & me neither between mine herdsmen and thy herd men: for we be brethren. 9 Is not the whole land before thee? depart I pray thee from me: if thou will't f Abram resigneth his own right to 〈◊〉 peace. take the left hand, then I will go to the right: or if thou go to the right hand, than I will take the left. 10 So when Lot lifted up his eyes, he saw that all the plain of Jordan was watered every where: [(for) before the Lord destroyed Sodôm and Gomorâh, (it was) as the g Which was 〈◊〉 Eden. Chap. 2. 10. garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou goest unto Zôar.] 11 Then Lot choose unto him all the plain of Jordan and took his journey from the East: and they departed the h This was 〈◊〉 by God's 〈◊〉 that only 〈◊〉 & his 〈◊〉 might dwell in the land of Canán. one from the other. 12 Abrám dwelled in the land of 〈◊〉, and Lot abode in the cities of the plain, & pitched his ten teven to sodom. 13 Now the men of sodom (were) wicked and exceeding i Lot thinking to 〈◊〉 paradise 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sinners against the Lord 14 ¶ Then the Lord said unto k The Lord comforted him, jest he should have taken thought for the departure of his nepheu. Abrám, [after that Lot was departed from him] Lift up thy ne eyes now, and look from the place, where thou art, Northward, and Southward, and Eastward, and Westward: 15 For all * the land, which thou seest, will I give Chap. 12. 7. & 15. 1. & 26 4. unto thee and to thy seed for l Meaning, a 〈◊〉 time, and till the coming of Christ as Exod. 21. 6. ever, Deut. 34 4. 16 And I will make thy seed, as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed be numbered. 17 Arise, walk through the land, in the length Deu. 15. 17. thereof, and breadth thereof: for I will give Ici. 2. 20. and spiritually this is referred to the true children of Abram born according to the promise & not according to the flesh, which are heirs of the true land of 〈◊〉. it unto thee. 18 Then Abrám removed his tent, and came and dwelled in the plain of Mamré, 〈◊〉 is in Hebrôn, and builded there an altar unto the Lord CHAP. XIIII. 12 In the over throw of sodom Lot is taken prisoner. 16. Abrám delivereth him. 18 Melchi-zédek cometh to mere him. 〈◊〉 Abram would not be enriched by the King of Sodóm. 1 ANd in the days of Amraphél King of a That is, of Babylon: by Kings here meaning them, 〈◊〉 were governors 〈◊〉 cities. Shinar, Arióch King of Ellasar, Chedorlaômer King of Elám, and Tidál King of the b Of a people ga 〈◊〉 of divers countries. nations: 2 (These men) made war with Berá King of Sodom, and with Birshá King of Gomoráh, Shináb King of Admáh, & Shemebér King of Zeboilm, and the King of Belá, which is Zôar. 3 All these c Ambition is the chief cause of 〈◊〉 among princes. joined together in the vale of “ 〈◊〉, of the laboured fields. Siddîm, which is the d Called also the 〈◊〉 Sea, or the lake 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉 and Gemoráh. salt Sea. 4 Twelve years were they subject to Chedorlaômer, but in the thirtenthe year they rebelled. 5 And in the fourteenth year came Chedorlaômer, and the Kings that were with him, and smote the Rephaims in Ashterôth karnaîm, and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims in “ Or, plain. Shauéh Kiriatháim. 6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto the plain of Paran, which is by the wilderness 7 And they returned and came to En-mishpát which is Kadesh, and “ Or, destroyed. smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites that dwelled in Hazezon-tamár. 8 Then went out the King of sodom, and the King of Gomoráh, and the King of Admáh and the King of 〈◊〉, and the King of Bê la, which is Zôar: and they joined battle with them in the vale of Siddim: 9 (To wit,) with Chedorlaômer King of Elám, and Tidál King of nations, and 〈◊〉 King of Shinâr, and Ariôh King of Ellasár: four Kings against five. 10 Now the e And 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with water and so was called the salt Sea. vale of; Siddim was full of slime pits, and the Kings of sodom and, Gomoráh fled “ Or, were discon 〈◊〉. and fell there: and the residue fled to the mountain. 11 Then they took all the substance of sodom and Gomoráh, and all their victuals and went their way. 12 They f The godly are plagued many times with the wicked: therefore their company is dangerous. took Lot also Abraham's brothers son and his substance [for he dwelled at Sodôm] and departed. 13 ¶ Then came one that had escaped, & told Abrám the Hebrew, which dwelled in the plain of Mamré the Amorite, brother of Eshcôl and brother of Anér, which were g God moved them to join with Abrám, & preserved him from their idola try and superstitions. confederate with Abrám. 14 When Abrám herded that his brother was taken, he brought forth of them that were born and brought up in his house, three hundredth & eighteen, & pursued the unto Dan. " Or, armed. 15 Then he, and his servants divided themselves against them by night, and smote them and pursued them unto Hobáh, which is on the left side of “ Ebr. 〈◊〉. Damascus. 16 And he recovered all the substance, and also brought again his brother Lot, & his goods, and the women also and the people. 17 ¶ After that he returned from the slaughter of Chedorlaômer and of the Kings that were with him, came the King of Sodom for the to meet him in the valley of Shauéh, which is the * King's dale. 2. Sam. 18. 18. Ebr. 7 3. 18 And * Melchi-zedek King of Shalém h For Abram and his soldiers refection, & not to offer sacrifice. brought forth bread and wine: and he was a Priest of the most high God. 19 Therefore he i In that Melchi zédekfed Abram, le declared himself to represent a King: and in that he blessed him, the high Priest. blessed him, saying, Blessed (art thou;) Abrám, of God most high possessor of heaven and 〈◊〉, 20 And blessed (be) the most high God, which hath delivered thy enemies into thy hand. * And (Abrám) gave him tithe of all. 21 Then the King of sodom said to Abrám, Gi' Ebr. 7. 8. we me the “ Ebr. souls. persons, and take the goods to thyself. 22 And Abrám said to the King of sodom, “ Or, I have sworn. I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord the most high God possessor of heaven and earth. 23 “ 〈◊〉. If I take from thee a thread etc. read 1. That I will not take of all that is thy, so much as a thread or shoulachet, jest thou shouldest say, I have made, Abrámriche, Sam. 14. 44. 24 k He would not that his liberality should be hurt full unto others. Save only that, which the young men have eaten, and the parts of the men which went with me, Anêr, Eshcôl, and Mamré: let them take their parts. CHAP. XU. 1 The Lord is Abraham's defence and reward. 6 He is justified by faith. 13 The servitude and deliverance out of Egypt is declared. 18 The land of Canáan is promised the 〈◊〉 time. 1 AFter these things, the “ Or, the Lord spoke to Abrám Nomb. 12. 6. word of the Lord came unto Abram in a * vision, saying Fear not, Abrám, I am thy buckler (and, thy Psal. 16 6. exceeding * great reward. 2 And Abrám said, a His fear was not only jest he should not have children, but jest the promise of the blessed seed should not be accomplished in him. O Lord God, what will't thou give me, seeing I go childeles, and the steward of mine house (is) this Eliézer of Damascus? 3 Again Abrám said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: wherefore lo, a servant of mine house shallbe mine heir. 4 Then behold, the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, He shall not be thy heir but one that shall come out of thy own bowels, he shallbe thy heir. 5 Moreover he brought him forth and said, * Look up now unto heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And (Abrám) * believed the Lord, and he Rom. 4. 18. counted that to him for righteousness. Rom. 4 3. 〈◊〉. 2. 2. 7 Again he said unto him, I am the Lord, that Gal. 3. 6. brought thee out of * Vr of the Caldees, to Chap. 11. 28. give thee this land to inherit it. 8 And he said, O Lord God, b This is a particular motion of God's Spirit which is not lawful for all to follow in ask signs: but was permitted to some by a peculiar 〈◊〉, as to Gideon and 〈◊〉. whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? 9 Then he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, a 〈◊〉 dove also and a pigeon. 10 So he took all these unto him, and c This was the 〈◊〉 custom in making 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 34. 18. divided them in the mids, and laid every piece one against an other: but the birds divided he not. 11 Then fowls fell on the carcases, & Abrám drove them away. To the which God added these conditions, that Abraham's posterity should be as torn in pieces, 〈◊〉 after they should be coupled together: also that it should be assaulted, but yet delivered. 12 And when the sun went down, there fell an heavei sleep upon Abrâm: and lo, ” Ebr. a fear of great darkness. a very fearful darkness fell upon him. 13 Then he said to Abrám, * Know this of a surety, that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land, that is not there's, d Counting from the birth of Izhak to their departure out of Egypt which declareth that God will suffer his to be of flicted in this world. four hundredth years, and shall serve them: and they shall entreat them evil. 14 Not withstanding the nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: & afterward shall they Act. 7. 6. come out with great substance. 15 But thou shalt go unto thy fathers in peace (and) shalt be buried in a good age. 16 And in the “ Or, after four hundredth years. fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the e Though God suf free the Wicked for a time, yet his vengeance falls upon them, when the measure of their wickedness is full. wickedness of the Amorites is not yet full. 17 Also when the sun went down, there was a darkness: and behold, a smoking furnace, and a fire brand, which went between those pieces. 18 * In that same day the Lord made a covenant with Abrám, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, * from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river ” Ebr. Perath. Euphrates. Chap. 12. 7. 13. 15. 26 19 The Kenites, and the Kenizites, and the 4. Deut. 4. 4. Kadmonites. 1. King. 4. 21. 2. Chro. 9 〈◊〉. 20 And the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Repahîms. 21 The Amorites also, and the Canaanites and the Girgashites, and the jebusites. CHAP. XVI. 1 Sarái being barren giveth Hagár to Abrám. 4 Which conceiveth & despiseth her dame: 6 And being ill hand led fleeth. 7 The Angel comforteth her. 11. 12 The name and manners of her son. 13 She calleth upon the Lord, whom she finds true. 1 NOw a It seemeth that she had respect to God's promise, which cold not be accomplished without issue. Sarái Abraham's wife bore him no children, & she had a maid an Egyptian Haganr by name. 2 And Sarái said unto Abrám, Behold now, the Lord hath b She faileth in binding God's power to the common ordre of nature, as though God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉 in her 〈◊〉. restrained me from child bearing. I pray thee go in unto my maid: it may be that I shall ” Ebr. be builded 〈◊〉 her. receive a child by her. And Abram obeyed the voice of Sarái. 3 Then Sarái Abraham's wife took Hagár her maid the Egyptian, after Abrám had dwelled ten year in the land of Canáan, and gave her to her husband Abrám for his wife. 4 ¶ And he went in unto Hagár, and she conceived, and when she saw that she had conceived, her dame was c This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 what 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 any thing against the word or God. despised in her eyes. 5 Then Sarái said to Abrám, ” Ebr. mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 upon thee. Thou dost me wrong, I have given my maid into thy bosom, and she seethe that she hath conceived and I am despised in her eyes: the Lord judge between me and thee. 6 Then Abrám said to Sarâi, Behold, thy maid (is) in thy “ Or, power. hand: do with her as it pleaseth thee. Then Sarái dealt roughly with her: wherefore she fled from her. 7 ¶ But the d 〈◊〉 was Christ 〈◊〉 verse 10 & chap. 18, 13. Angel of the Lord found her beside a fountain of water in the wilderness by the fountain in the way to Shur. 8 And he said, Hagár Sarais maid, whence comest thou? and whether will't thou go? And she said, I flee from my dame Sarâi. 9 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Lord said to her, e God rejecteth none estate of 〈◊〉 in their 〈◊〉 rises, but sendeth them comfort. Return to thy dame, and humble thyself vnder her hands. 10 Again the Angel of the Lord said unto her I will so greatly increase thy seed, that it shall not be numbered for multitude. 11 Also the Angel of the Lord said unto her. See thou art with child, and shalt bear a son and shalt call his name Ishmaél: for the Lord hath herded thy tribulation. 12 And he shall be a “ Or, fear and cruel, or, as, a wild ass. wild man: his hand (shallbe) against every man, & every man's hand against him * and f That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be a peculiar people by them selves and not a portion of an other people. he shall devil in the presence Chap. 25. 17. of all his brethren. 13 Then she called the name of the Lord, that spoke unto her, Thou God lookest on me: for she said, g She rebuketh her own dullness and acknowledgeth God's graces who was present with her every where. Have I not also here looked after him that seethe me? 14 * Wherefore the well was called, “ Or, the well of the living and seeing me. Beér-la hai-roi, lo, (it is) between Kadesh and Béred. 15 ¶ And Hagárbare Abrám a son, & Abrám called his sons name, which Hagár bore, Ishmael. 16 And Abrám (was) four score and six year Chap. 24 62. old, when Hagár bore him Ishmael. CHAP. XVII. 5 Abraham's name is changed to confirm him in the promise 8 The land of Canáan is the fift time promised. 12 Circumcision is instituted. 15 Sarái is named Saráh. 18 Abraham prayeth for Ishmael. 19 Izhak is promised. 1 WHen Abrám was ninety year old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abrám, and said unto him, I am GOD “ Or, almighty. all sufficient, Chap. 5. 22. * walk before me, and be thou “ Or, without hypocrisy. upright. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and I will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 Then Abrám fellow his face, and God talked with him, saying. 4 Behold, I (make) my covenant with thee, & thou shalt be a a Not only according to the fles he, but of a farregreater multitude by faith. father of many nations. 5 neither shall thy name any more be called, Abrám, but thy name shallbe b The changing of his name is a seal to confirm God's 〈◊〉 unto. Abrahám: * for a father of many nations have I made thee. 6 Also I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and Rom. 4. 17. will make nations of thee: yea, Kings shall proceed of thee. 7 Moreover I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee in Rom. 4. 37. their generations, for an * everlasting cove Chap, 13. 11. nant, to be God unto thee and to thy seed after thee. 8 And I will give thee and thy seed after thee the land, wherein thou art a stranger, even all the land of Canáan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God. 9 ¶ Again God said unto Abrahám, Thou also shalt keep my covenant, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. 10 c 〈◊〉 is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, because it 〈◊〉 the co 〈◊〉 hath the promise of grace 〈◊〉 to it: Which phrase is common to all sacraments. This is my covenant, which you shall keep between me and you, and thy seed after thee * Let every man child among you be circumcised: 11 That is, you shall circumcise the d That privy part is 〈◊〉 said to show that all that is begotten of man is 〈◊〉 and must be mortified. foreskin of your flesh, and it shall be a * sign of the covenant Act. 7 8. between me and you. 12 And every man child of eight days old among you, shallbe circumcised in your generations, aswell he that is born in (thy) house, as he that is bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. Rome 4. 11. 13 He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: so my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant. 14 But the un circumcised e Albeit women were not 〈◊〉 cised, yet were they partakers of God's promise: for under the mankind all was consecreated and here is decla read, that whosoe 〈◊〉 contemneth the sign, despiseth also the pro mes. man child, in who senior flesh the foreskin is not circumcised, even that person shall be cut of from his people, (because) he hath broken my covenant. 15 ¶ After ward God said unto Abrahám, Sarai thy wife shalt thou not call Sarâi, but Or, 〈◊〉, or, princess. Saráh (shallbe) her name. 16 And I will bless her, and will also give thee a son of her, yea, I will bless her and she shallbe (the mother) of nations: Kings (also) of people shall come of her. 17 Then Abrahám fell upon his face, and f Which proceeded of a sudden joy, and not of 〈◊〉. laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him, that is an hundredth year old? and shall Saráh that is ninety year old bear? 18 And Abrahám said unto God, 〈◊〉 O, that Chap. 18. 10. and 〈◊〉 2. Ishmael might live in thy sight. 19 Then God said, * Saráh thy wife shall bear thee a son in deed, and thou shalt call his name Izhák: and I will establish my covenant with him for an g The 〈◊〉 covenant is made with the 〈◊〉 of the Spirit: and with the 〈◊〉 of the flesh is made the tempo ral promise, as was promised to 〈◊〉. everlasting covenant, (and) with his seed after him. 20 And as concerning Ishmael, I have herded thee: lo, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him Eb. greatly 〈◊〉. exceedingly twelve princes shall he be get, and I will make a great nation of him. 21 But my covenant will I establish with Izhák which Saráh shall bear unto thee, the next * year at this season. 22 And he left of talking with him, and God Chap, 21, 〈◊〉. went up from Abrahám. 23 ¶ Then Abrahám took Ishmael his son and all that were born in his house, and all that was bought with his money, (that is,) every man child among the men of Abraham's house, and h They were well instructed which obeyed to be circumeised without resis stance: which thing declareth that masters in their houses aught to be as preachers to their families, that from the highest to the lowest they may obey the will of God. he circumcised the foreskin of their flesh in that self same day, as God had commanded him. 24 Abrahám also himself was ninety year old and nine, when the foreskin of his flesh was circumcised. 25 And Ishmael his son was thirteen year old, when the foreskin of his flesh was circumcised. 26 The self same day was Abrahám circumci sed, and Ishmael his son: 27 And all the men of his house, (both) born in his house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him. CHAP. XVIII. 3 Abraham receiveth three Angels into his house. 10. Izhak is promised again. 12 Sarah laugheth. 18. Christ is promised to all nations. 19 Abraham taught his family to know God. 21 The destruction of Sodom is declared unto Abraham. 23 Abraham prayeth for them. 1 A Gain the Lord * appeared unto him in " Ebr. 13. 2. the Or, oak grove. plain of Mamré, as he sat in his tent door about the heat of the day. 2 And he lift up his eyes, and looked: and lo, three a That is, three Angels in man's shape. men stood by him, and when he saw (them) he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself to the ground. 3 And he said, b Speaking to one of them, in whom appeared to be most 〈◊〉: for he thought they had benemen. Lord, if I have now found favour in thy sight, go not, I pray thee, from thy servant. 4 Let a little water, I pray you, be brought, and c For men used because of the great heat to go bore footed in those parties. wash your feet, and rest yourselves under thetre. 5 And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may comfort your hearts, afterward you shall go your ways: for therefore are you d As sent of God that I should do my duty to you come to your servant. And they said, Do even as thou hast said. 6 Then Abrahám made haste into the tent unto Saráh, and said, Make ready at once three ” Ebr. Seimi measures of fine meal: knead it, and make cakes upon the herthe. 7 And Abrahám ran to the beasts, and took a tender and good calf, and gave it to the servant, who hasted to make it ready. 8 And he took butter and milk, and the calf which he had prepared, and set before them and stood himself bythem under the tre, & e For as God gave them bodies for a time, so gave he them the fa culties thereof, to walk, to eat and drink, and such like. they did eat. 9 ¶ Then they said to him, Where is Saráh thy wife? And he answered, Behold, (she is) in the tent. 10 And he said, * I will certainly come again unto thee according to the time f That is, when she's halbe delivered, or when the child shall come into this life. of life: and lo, Saráh thy wife shall have a son: and Saráh Chap. 17. 19 and 〈◊〉, 2. Rom. 9 〈◊〉 herded in the tent door, which was be hind him. 11 [Now Abrahám and Saráh (were) old and stricken in age, (and) it ceased to be with Saráh after the manner of women] 12 Therefore Saráh g For she rather had respect to theordre of nature, them believed the premes of God. laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old, * and my lord also, shall I have lust? 13 And the Lord said unto Abrahám, Wherefore did Saráh thus laugh, saying, Shall I certainly 1. Pet. 3. 6. bear a child, which am old? 14 [Shall any thing be hard to the Lord? at the " Or, hide. time appointed will I return unto thee, (even) according to the time of life, and Saráh shall have a son.] 15 But Saráh denied, saying, I laughed not: for she was afraid. And he said, It is not so: for thou laughedst. 16 ¶ Afterwards the men did rise up from thence and looked to ward sodom: and Abrahám went with them to bring them out the way. 17 And the h 〈◊〉 the Ebre we word which we call Lord showeth that this Angel was Christ: for this word is only applied to God. Lord said, Shall I hide from Abra ham that thing which I do, 18 Seeing that Abrahám shallbe in deed a great and a mighty nation, and * all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 For I know him i He showeth that father's ought both to know God's judgements and to declare them to their children. that he will command Chap. 12. 13. and. 21. 17. his sons and his household after him, that they keep the way of the Lord, to do righteousness and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abrahám that he hath spoken unto him. 20 Then the Lord said, Because the cry of sodom and Gomoráh is great, & because their sin is exceeding grievous, 21 I will k God speaketh after the fashion of men: that is, I will entre into judgement with good advis. go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to that l For 〈◊〉 sins cry for vengeance though none accuse us. cry, which is comeunto me: and if not, (that) I may know. 22 And the men turned thence and went toward sodom: but Abrahám stood yet before the Lord 23 Then Abraham drew near, & said, Will't thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? 24 If there be fifty righteous within the city, will't thou destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein? 25 Be it far from thee from doing this thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be even as the wicked, be it far from thee, shall not the judge of all the world ” Ebr. do judgement? do right? 26 And the Lord answered, If I shall find in So dom m God declareth that his judgements were done with great mercy, forasmuch as all were so corrupt, that not only fifty, but ten righteous men cold not be foun de there: and also that the wicked are spared for the righteous sake. fifty righteous within the city, then will I spare all the place for their sakes. 27 Then Abrahám answered and said, Behold now, I have begun to speak unto my Lord, and I am n Hereby we learn, that the 〈◊〉 we approach unto God, the more doth our miserable estate appear, and the more are we 〈◊〉. but dust and asihes. 28 If there shall lack five of fifty righteous, will't thou destroy all the city for five? And he said, If I find there five and forty, I will not destroy it. 29 And he yet spoke to him again, and said, what if there shallbe found forty? Then he answered, I will not do it for fourties sake. 30 Again he said, Let not my Lord now be angry that I speak, What if thirty be found there? Then he said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there. 31 Moreover he said, Behold, now I have begun to spoke unto my Lord, What if twenty be found there? And he answered, I will not destroy it for twenties sake. 32 Then he said, Let not my Lord be now angry, and I will speak but this o If God refused not the prayer for the wicked Sodomites, even to the sixt request, how much more will he grant the prayers of the godly for the afflicted Church. once, What if ten be found there? And he answered, I will destroy it for tens sake. 33 ¶ And the Lord went his way when he had left communing with Abrahám, and Abraham returned unto his place. CHAP. XIX. ¶ 3 Lot receiveth two Angels into his house. 4 The filthy lusts of the Sodomites. 16 Lot is delivered 24 Sodom is destroyed. 26 Lots wife is made a pillar of salt. 33 Lots daughters lie with their father, of whom come Moab and Ammon. 1 ANd in the evening their came two a 〈◊〉 we see Gods provident care in preserving his: albeit he revealeth not himself to all a 〈◊〉 for Lot had but two Angels and Abrahám three. Angels to sodom: and Lot sat at the gate of sodom, and Lot saw (them,) and rose up to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face to the ground. 2 And he said, See my Lords I pray you turn in now into your servants house, and tarry all night, and * wash your feet, and you Chap, 18, 4. shall rise up early and go your ways. Who said, Nay, but we will abide in the street all night. 3 Then b That is be prayed them so instantly. he pressed upon them earnestly, and they turned into him, and came to his house and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they c Not for that they had 〈◊〉, but because the time wasnot yet come that they would reveal themselves. did eat. 4 But before they went to bed, the men of the city, (even) the men of sodom compassed the house round about from the young to the old, d Nothing is more dangerous, than to dwell where sin reigneth: for 〈◊〉 corrupteth all all the people from (all) quarters. 5 Who crying unto Lot said to him, Where are the men, which came to thee this night? bring them out unto us that we may know them. 6 Then Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him. 7 And said, I pray you, my brethren, do not (so) wickedly. 8 Be hold now, I have two e He deserveth praise in defending his guests, but he is to be blamed in seeking unlawful means daughters, which have not known man: then will I bring out now unto you, and do to them as seemeth you good: only unto these men do nothing f 〈◊〉 I should preserve them 〈◊〉 all injury. for therefore are they come under the shadow of my roof. 9 Then they said, Away hence, and they said He is come alone as a stranger, and shall he judge and rule? we will now deal worse with thee then with them. So they pressed sore vpon Lot 〈◊〉 himself, & came to break the door 2. Pet. 27. 10 But the men put forth their hand and pulled Lot into the house to them and shut to the door. 11 * Then they smote the men that were at the Wisd. 19 〈◊〉 door of the house with blindness both small and great, so that they were weary in ” Ebr. finding. seeking the door. 12 ¶ Then the men said unto Lot, Whom, hast thou yet here? either son in law or thy sons, or thy daughters, or whatsoever thou hast in the city, bring it out of this place. 13 For we g This proveth that the Angels are ministers, aswell to execute God's 〈◊〉, as to declare hisfavour will destroy this place, be cause the * cry of them is great before the Lord, and the Lord hath sent usto destroy it. 14 Then Lot went out and spoke unto his sons in law, which “ Or, should 〈◊〉. married his daughters, & said, Arise, get you out of this place: for the Chap. 18. 20. Lord will destroy the city: but he seemed to his sons in law as though he had mocked 15 ¶ And when the morning arose, the 〈◊〉 hasted Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, & thy two daughters ” Ebr. which are found. which are here, jest thou be destroyed in the punishment of the city. 16 And (as) he h The mercy of God striveth to overcome man's 〈◊〉 in following God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. prolonged the time, * the men caught both him and his wife, and his two daughters by the hands [the Lord being merciful unto him] and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. 17 ¶ And when they had brought them out, (the Wisd. 10. 6. Angel) said: escape for thy life: i He 〈◊〉 him to flee from God's judgements, and not to be sorry to departed from that rich countrei & full of vain pleasures. look not behind thee, neither tarry thou in all the plain escape into the mountain, jest thou be destroyed. 18 And Lot said unto them, Not so, I pray thee my Lord 19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast showed unto me in saving my life: and I can not escape in the mountain, jest (some) evil take me, & I die. 20 See now this city hereby to flee unto which is a little one: O let me escape thither: is it not a k Though it be little, yet it is great enough to save my life: Wherein he offendeth in choosing another place 〈◊〉 the angel had appointed him. little one, and my soul shall live? 21 Then he said unto him, Behold, I have received ” Ebr. thy face. thy request also concerning this thing, that I will not overthrow this city, for the which thou hast spoken. 22 Haste thee, save thee there: for I can do l Because God's commendement was to destroy the city and to save Lot. no thing till thou be come thither. Therefore the name of the city was called m Which before was called 〈◊〉. Chap. 14. 2. Zôar. 23 ¶ The sun did rise upon the earth, when Lot entered into Zôar, 24 Then the Lord * reigned upon sodom and upon Gomoráh brimstone, and fire from the Lord out of heaven. 25 And overthrew those cities and all the Deut. 29. 〈◊〉. plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, Isai. 13. 19 〈◊〉 50. 40. and that that grew upon the earth. Ezech. 16 49. 26 ¶ Now his wife behind him looked back 〈◊〉. 11. 8. and was turned into a n As touching the body 〈◊〉: and this was a notable monument of God's vengeance to all them that passed that may. pillar of salt. 〈◊〉. 4. 11. Luk. 7. 29. 27 ¶ And Abrahám rising up early in the morning jude. 7. (went) to the place, where he had stand before the Lord, and looking toward sodom and Gomoráh and toward all the land of the plain. 28 Behold, he saw the smoke of the land mounting up as the smoke of a furnace. 29 ¶ But yet when God destroyed the cities of the plain, God thought upon Abraham, and sent Lot out from the mids of the destruction, 〈◊〉 he overthrew the cities wherein Lot dwelled. 30 ¶ Then Lot went up from Zôar, and dwelled in the mountain with his two daughters: for he o Having before felt God's mercy he dared not provoke him again by 〈◊〉 among the wicked. feared to tarry in Zóar, but dwelled in a cave, he, and his two daughters. 31 And the elder said unto the younger, Our father is old, and there is not a man in the p Meaning, in the countrei, which the Lord had now destroyed. earth to come in unto us after the manner of all the earth. 32 Come, we will make our father q For except he had been over come with wine he would never have done the abominable act. drink wine, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father. 33 So they made their father drink wine that night, and the elder went and lay with her father: but he perceived not, neither when shelaie down, neither when she rose up. 34 And on the morrow the elder said to the yonger, Behold, yester night lay I with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also, and go thou (and) lie with him, that we may ” Ebr. keep alone. preserve seed of our father. 35 So they made their father drink wine that night also, and the younger arose, & lay with him, but he perceived not, when she lay down, neither when she rose up, 36 Thus were r Thus God permitted him to fall most horribly in the solitary mountains whom the wickedness of Sodom cold not overcome. both the daughters of Lot with child by their father. 37 And the elder bore a son, and she called his name Moáb: the same is the father of the s Who as they were 〈◊〉 in most horrible incest, so were they and their posterity vile & wicked. Moabites unto this day. 38 And the younger bore a son also, and she called his name t That is, son of my 〈◊〉, that they rather rejoiced in their 〈◊〉 then repent for the same. Ben-ammi: the same is the father of the Ammonites unto this day. CHAP. XX. 1 Abraham dwelleth as a stranger in the land of Gerar 2 Abimelech taketh away his wife. 3 God reproveth the King. 9 And the King, Abraham. 11 Sarah is restored with great gifts. 17 Abraham prayeth, and the King and his are healed. 1 afterward Abrahám departed thence toward the South country and dwelled between Cadésh and a Which was toward Egypt. Shur, and sojourned in Gerár. 2 And-Abrahám said of Saráh his wife, b Abrahám had now twice fallen into this 〈◊〉: such is man's frailty. She is my sister. Them Abimelech King of Gerár sent and took Saráh. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and said to him, Behold, c So greatly God detesteth the breach of marriage. thou art but dead, because of the woman, which thou hast taken: for she is a man's wife. 4 [Notwithstanding Abimelech had not yet come near her] And he said, Lord, will't thou slay even d The infideles confessed 〈◊〉 Godwold not punish but for just occasion: therefore when soever he punisheth, the occasion is just. the righteous nation? 5 Said not he unto me, She is my sister? yea, and she herself said, He is my brother: with an upright e As one failing by ignorance, & notdoing 〈◊〉 of purpose. mind, and f Not thinking to do any man harm. innocent hands have I done this. 6 And God said unto him by a dream, I know that thou didst this even with an upright mind, and I g God by his ho lie Spirit 〈◊〉 them that offend by ignorance, that they fall not into greater 〈◊〉 ce. kept thee also that thou shouldest not sin against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her. 7 Now then deliver the man his wife again: for he is a h That is, one to whom God revealeth himself familiarly. Prophet, and he i For the prayer of the godly is of force towards God. shall pray for thee that thou mayestlive: butif thou deliver her not again, be sure that thou shalt die the death, thou, and all that thou hast. 8 Then Abimelech rising up early in the morning called all his servants, & told all these things ” Ebr, in their ea res unto them, and the men were sore afraid. 9 Afterwards Abimelech called Abrahám, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? & what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my k The wickedness of the King bringeth God's wrath upon the whole realm. kingdom (this) great sin? thou hast done things unto me that aught not to be done. 10 So Abimelech said unto Abrahám, What sawest thou that thou hast done this thing? 11 Then Abrahám answered, Because I thought (thus,) Surely the l He showeth that no 〈◊〉 can be 〈◊〉 for where the fear of God is not, fear of God (is) not in this place, and they will slay me for my wives sake. 12 Yet in very deed she is my m By sister, he means his cousin germane, and by daughter, 〈◊〉 niece: for to the 〈◊〉 use these 〈◊〉 des. sister: for she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother, and she is my wife. 13 Now when God caused me to wander out of my father's house, I said them to her, This is thy kindness that thou shalt show unto me in all places where we come, * Say thou Chap. 12. 〈◊〉 of me, He is my brother. 14 Then took Abimelech sheep and beeves and men servants, and women servants, and gave them unto Abrahám, and restored him Saráh his wife. 15 And Abimelech said, Behold, my land (is) “ Or, is at thy 〈◊〉. before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. 16 Likewise to Sarâh he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver behold, he is the n Such an head, as with whom thou 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 from all dangers. vail of thy eyes to all that are with thee, and to all (others:) and she was o God caused this 〈◊〉 king to reprove her, because she dissembled, 〈◊〉 God had given her a house 〈◊〉 as her vail and defence. thus reproved. 17 ¶ Then Abrahàm prayed unto God, and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, & his maid servants: and they bore children. 18 For the Lord p Had taken away from them the gift of conceiving. had shut up every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Saráh Abraham's wife. CHAP. XXI. 2 Izhak is born. 9 Ishmael mocketh Izhik. 14 Hagaris cast out with her son. 17 The Angel comforteth Hagar. 22 The covenant between Abimelech & Abraham. 1 NOw the Lord visited Saráh, as he had said Cham 17. 19 & 18. 10 and did unto her * according as he had Act. 7. 8. promised. Gal. 4 23. 2 For * Saráh conceived, and bore Abrahám a Ebr. 〈◊〉. 11. son in his a Therefore the miracle was greater. old age, at the same season that God told him. 3 And Abrahám called his sons name that was born unto him, which Saráh bore him, Izhák. 4 Then Abrahám circumcised Izhák his son, when he was eight days old, * as God Chap. 17. 12. had commanded him. 5 So Abrahám was an hundredth year old, when his son Izhák was born unto him. 6 ¶ Then Saráh said, God hath made me to rejoice: all that hear will rejoice with me. 7 Again she said, b She 〈◊〉 herself of ingra 〈◊〉 that she did not 〈◊〉 the Angel. Who would have said to Abrahám, that Saráh should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age. 8 Then the child grew and was weaned: and Abrahám made a great feast the same day that Izhák was weaned. 9 ¶ And Saráh saw the son of Hagár the Egyptian [which she had born unto Abraham] c He derided Gods promise made to 〈◊〉, which the Apostle, calleth 〈◊〉. mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abrahám, Cast out this bond woman and her son: for the son of this bond woman shall not be heir with my son Izhák. 〈◊〉. 4 〈◊〉. 11 And this thing was very grievous in Abraham's sight, because of his son. 12 ¶ But God said unto Abrahám, Let it not be grievous in thy sight for the child, and for thy bond woman: in all that Saráh shall say unto thee, hear her voice for in Izhák shall thy seed be d The promised sede shallbe counted from Izhák and not from Ishmael. called. 13 As for the son of the bond woman, I will him e The Ishmaelites shall come of him. a nation, also, because he is thy seed. 14 So Abrahám arose up early in the morning Rom. 9 7. and took bread, and a bottle of water, and Ebr, 11. 18. gave it unto Hagár, putting it on her shoulder and the child (also,) and f True 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 ral 〈◊〉 to obey God's commandment. sent her away: who departing wandered in the wilderness of Beer-Sheba. 15 And when the water of the bottelwas spent she cast the child under a certeinetre. 16 Then she went and sat her over against (him) a far of about a bow shoot: for she said I will not see the death of the child, and she sat down over against (him,) and lift up her voice and wept. 17 Then God g For his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 made to Abrahám, and not because the childehad discrerion and judgement to pray. herded the voice of the child, and the Angel of God called to Hagár from heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee Hagár? fear not, for God hath herded the voice of the child where he is. 18 Arise, take up the child, and hold him in thy hand: for I will make of him a great people. 19 And God h Except God open our eyes, we can 〈◊〉, nor use the means which are before us. opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water so she went and filled the bottle with water, and gave the boy drink. 20 So God was i As touching outward things God can said him to 〈◊〉. with the child and he grew and dwelled in the wilderness, and was an “ Or, slot in the bow and was an hunter. archer. 21 And he dwelled in the wilderness of Parán, and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt. 22 ¶ And at that same time Abimelech and Phichôl his chief captain spoke unto Abra hám, saying, God (is) with thee in all that thou dost. 23 Now therefore swear unto me here by God, that thou will't not ” 〈◊〉. deal falsely with me, or lie. hurt me, nor my children, nor my children's children: thou shalt deal with me, and with the country, where thou hast been a stranger, according unto the kindness that I have showed thee. 24 Then Abrahám said, I will k So that it is a lawful thing to an oath in matters of importance, for to justify the 〈◊〉 and to assure others of our siucericie. swear. 25 And Abrahám rebuked Abimelech for a well of water, which Abimelechs' servants had violently taken away. 26 And Abimelech said, l Wicked 〈◊〉 do many evils unknown to their masters. I know not who hath done this thing: also thou toldest me not, neither herded I (of it) but this day. 27 Then Abrahám took sheep, and beeves, and gave them unto Abimelech: and they two made a covenant. 28 And Abraham set seven lambs of the flock by themselves. 29 Then Abimelech said unto Abrahám, What mean these seven lambs, which thou hast set by themselves? 30 And he answered, Because thou shalt receive of mine hand (these) seven lambs, that it may be a witness unto me, that I have digged this well. 31 Wherefore the place is called “ 〈◊〉, well of the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, of seven meaning 〈◊〉. Beer-Sheba, because there they both swore. 32 Thus made they a m Thus we see that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as touching out 〈◊〉 things, may make peace with the wicked that knew not the true God covenant at Beershéba 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and Phichôl his chief captain rose up, and turned again unto the land of the Philistines. 33 ¶ And Abrahám planted a grove in Beershé ba, and n That is, he worshipped God in all points of 〈◊〉 religion. called there on the Name of the Lord, the everlasting God. 34 And Abrahám was a strâger in the Philistines land a long season. CHAP. XXII. 1. 2. The faith of 〈◊〉 is proved in offering his son Izhák. 8. Izhák is a figure of Christ. 20 The generation of Nahór Abraham's brother, of whom cometh 〈◊〉. 1 ANd after these things God did * prove 〈◊〉. 11. 17. Abrahám, and said unto him, Abrahám. Who answered, ” 〈◊〉. Lo, 1. Here am I 2 And he said, Take now thy only son Izhák whom thou lovest, and get thee unto the land of a Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fear of god, in the which place he was ho nored: and Solomon afterward 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. Moriáh, and b Herein 〈◊〉 the chiefest point of his tentation, seeing he was commanded to offer up him in whom God had promise missed to bless all the 〈◊〉 of the world. offer him there for a burned offering upon one of the mountains, which I will she we thee. 3 Then Abrahám rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his servants with him, and Izhák his son, and clove wood for the burned offering, and rose up and went to the place, which God had told him. 4 ¶ Then the third day Abrahám lift up his eyes, and saw 〈◊〉 place a far of, 5 And 〈◊〉 unto his 〈◊〉, Abide you here with the ass: for I and the child will go c He 〈◊〉 not but God would accomplish his 〈◊〉 though he should sacrifice 〈◊〉 son. yonder and worship, & come again unto you. 6 Then Abraham took the wood of the burned offering, and laid it upon Izhák his son, & he took the fire in his hand, and the knife: and they went both together. 7 Then spoke Izhák unto Abrahám his father, and said, My father. And he answered, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for the burned offering? 8 Then Abrahám answered, My son, God will d The 〈◊〉 way to overcome all temptations is to rest upon God's providence. provide him a lamb for a burned offering: so they went both together. 9 When they came to the place which God had showed him, Abraham builded an altar there, and couched the wood, and e For it is like that his father had declared to 〈◊〉 Gods command 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he showed himself 〈◊〉. bond Izhák his son * and laid him on the altar upon the wood. 10 And Abrahám stretching forth his hand, took the knife to kill his son. I am. 2. 21. 11 But the Angel of the Lord called unto him from heaven, saying, Abrahám, Abrahám. And he answered, Here am I 12 Then he said, Lay not thy hand upon the child, neither do any thing unto him: for now I f That is, by thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thou hast declared thy lively faith. know that thou fearest God, seeing for my sake “ Or, and hast not with held thy only son from me. thou hast not spared thy one lie son. 13 And Abrahám lifting up his eyes, looked: and behold, there was a ram behind (him) caught by the horns in a bush, than Abraham went and took the ram & offered him up for a burned offering in the stead of his son. 14 And Abrahám called the name of that place “ Or, The Lord will see, or provide. jehouáh-iireh, as it is said this day, In the mount will the Lord g The name is changed, to show that God do the both se & provide 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his, and also 〈◊〉 is seen and felt in time 〈◊〉. be seen. 15 ¶ And the Angel of the Lord cried unto Abrahám from heaven the second time, 16 And said, By h 〈◊〉, that there is no greater them he. myself have I sworn [says the Lord] because thou hast done this thing, and hast not spared thy only son, 17 Therefore will I surely bless thee, and will greatly multiply thysede, as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the seashore, and thy seed shall possess the “ Or, holds. gate of his enemies. Chap. 12. 3 & 18. 18 18 * And in thy seed shall all the nations of the Eccl. 44. 25. Act. 3. 25. earth be blessed, because thou hast obeyed Gal. 3. 8. my voice. 19 Then turned Abrahám again unto his servants, and they rose up and went together to Beer-Sheba: and Abrahám dwelled at Beer-Sheba. 20 ¶ And after these things one told Abraham, saying, Behold Milcàh, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahôr: 21 (To wit,) Vz his elder son, & Buzz his brother, and Kemuél 〈◊〉 father of “ Or, of the Syrians. Arám, 22 And Chésed and Hazon, and Pildásh, and jidláph, and Bethuél. 23 And Bethuél begat Rebekáh: these eight did Milcáh bear to Nahôr Abraham's brother. 24 And his i Concubine is often times taken in the good part for those women which were inferior to the wives. concubine called Reumáh, she bore also Tébah and Gáhan and Tháhash & Maacháh. CHAP. XXIII. 2, Abrahám lamenteth the death of Saráh. 4 He buyeth a field, to bury her, of the Hittites. 13 The equity of Abra hám. 19 Saráh is buried in Machpelah. 1 WHen Saráh was an hundredth twenty and seven year old [ ” Ebr. the years of the life of 〈◊〉. so long lived she.] 2 Then Saráh died in Kiriath-arbá: the same is Hebrón in the land of Canáan, and Abraham came to mourn for Saráh and to weep for her. 3 ¶ Then Abrahám a That is when he had mourned so the godly may 〈◊〉, if they pass not measure: and the natural affections is commendable. rose up from the sight of his corpse, and talked with the ” Ebr. sons of Hethe. Hitties saying 4 I am a stranger, and a foreigner among you, give me a possession of burial with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight. 5 Then the Hittites answered Abraham, saying unto him. 6 Hear us, my Lord: thou art a prince b That is, godly or excellent for the hebrews so speak of all things that are notable, because all excellency co 〈◊〉 of God. of God among us: in the chiefest of our sepulchres bury thy dead: none of us shall forbidden thee his sepulchre, but thou mayest bury thy dead (therein.) 7 Then Abraham stood up, and bowed himself before the people of the land of the Hittites. 8 And he communed with them, saying, If it be ” Ebr. is your soul. your mind, that I shall bury my dead out of my sight, hear me, and entreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar. 9 That he would give me the cave “ Or, double cave, because one was within an other. of Machpelah, which he hath in the end of his field: that he would give it me for as much ” Ebr. Unfull silver. money as it is worth, for a possession to bury in among you. 10 [For Ephron dwelled among the Hittites] them Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of all the Hittites that c Meaning, all the citizens and inhabitants. went in at the gates of his city, saying. 11 Not, my Lord, hear me: the field give I thee, and the cave, that therein is, I give it thee: (even) in the presence of the sons of my people give I it thee, to bury thy dead. 12 Then Abraham d To show that he had them in good estimation and reverence. bowed himself before the people of the land. 13 And spoke unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the country, saying, Seeing thou (wilt give it,) I pray thee, hear me, I will give the price of the field: receive it of me, and I will bury my dead there. 14 Ephron than answered Abraham, saying unto him. 15 My Lord, hearken unto me: the land (is worth) four hundredth e The comen shekel is 〈◊〉 20. pennies, so them 400. shekels mount to 33. li. 6. shill, and 8. pennies, after 5. shil. sterl. the once. shekels of silver: what (is) that between me & thee? bury therefore thy dead. 16 So Abraham hearkened unto Ephron, and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named, in the audience of the Hittites, (even) four hundredth silver shekels of currant money among merchants. 17 ¶ So the field of Ephron (which was) in Mach pelah, and over against Mamré, (even) the field and the cave that was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, which were in all the borders round about, was made sure. 18 Unto Abraham for a possession, in the sight of the Hittites, (even) of all that “ 〈◊〉, citizens. went in at the gates of his city. 19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah over against Mamré: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. 20 Thus both the field and the cave, that is therein, was made sure unto Abraham for a possession of burial f That is, all the people 〈◊〉 the sale. by the Hittites. CHAP. XXIIII. 2 Abraham causeth his servant to swear to take a wife for Izhak in his own kindred. 12 The servant prayeth to God. 34 His fidelity toward his master. 50 The friends of Rebekah commit the matter to God. 58 They ask her consent and she agreeth. 67 And is married to Izhak. 1 NOw Abraham was old, (and) ” Ebr. come into days. stricken in years, and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 Therefore Abraham said unto his elder servant of his house, which had the rule over all that he had, * a Which 〈◊〉 declared the servants obedience towards his master, and the master's power over the servant. Put now thy hand under my thigh. Chap. 47. 29. 3 And I will make thee b This 〈◊〉 that an oath may be required in a lawful cause. swear by the Lord God of the heaven, and God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I dwell. 4 But thou shalt go unto my c He Would not that is son should marry out of the 〈◊〉 family: for the inconvenients that come by marrying with the ungodly are set for the in sundry places of the Scri ptures. country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Izhak. 5 And the servant said to him, What if the woe man will not come with me to this land? shall I bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? 6 To whom Abraham answered, Beware that thou bring not my son d Jest he should loose the inheritance promised. thither again. 7 ¶ The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house, and from the land where I was born, and that spoke unto me, and that swear unto me, saying, * Unto thy seed will I give this land, he shall sand his Angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife Chap. 12. 7. and 〈◊〉. 15 and 15. 18. and 26, 4. unto my son from thence. 8 Nevertheless if the woman will not follow thee, then shalt thoube ” Ebr. innocent. discharged of this mine oath: only bring not my son thither again. 9 Then the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him for this matter. 10 ¶ So the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed: for he (had) all his master's goods in his hand, and so he arose, and went to “ Or, 〈◊〉, or Syria of the two floods: to wit: of Tigris and Euphrates. Aram Naharaim, unto e That is, to Charan. city of Nahor. 11 And he made his camels to ” Ebr. to bow their knees. lie down with out the city by a well of water, at even about the time that women come out to draw water. 12 And he said, O f He groundeth his prayer upon Gods promise made to hysmaster. Lord God of my master Abra have, I beseech thee, “ Or, 'cause me to 〈◊〉. sand me good speed this day, & show mercy unto my master Abraham 13 Lo, I stand by the well of water, while the men's daughters of this city come out to draw water. 14 g The servant moved by God's Spi rit desired to be assured by a sign, whether GOD prospered 〈◊〉 journey 〈◊〉 no. Grant that the maid, to whom I say, Bow down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink: if she say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: may be she that thou hast ordained for thy servant Izhak: and there by shall I know that thou hast she wed mercy on my master. 15 ¶ Now yet he had left speaking, behold, h GOD giveth good success to all things that are under taken for the glory of his Name and according to his word Rebekah came out, the daughter of Bethuél, son of Milcah the wife of Nahor Abraham's brother, and her pitcher upon her shoulder. 16 [And the maid was very fair to look upon, a virgin and unknown of man] and she i Here is declared that GOD ever heareth the prayers of his, and granteth their requests. went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. 17 Then the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me drink, I pray thee a little water of thy pitcher. 18 And she said, Drink “ Ebb my Lord. sir: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher up on her hand and gave him drink. 19 And when the had given him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also until they ” Ebt. have made a end of drinking. have drunken enough. 20 And she poured out her pitcher into the trogh speedily, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and she drew for all his camels. 21 So the man wondered at her, and held his peace, to wit, whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not. 22 And when the camels had left drinking the man took a golden ” Or, ear-ring. k God permitted many things both in apparel and other things which are no We forbidden: specially When they appertain not to our 〈◊〉. abillement of l The golden she kel is here meant and not that of 〈◊〉. half a (shekel) weight, and two bracelets for her hands, of ten shekels weight of gold. 23 And he said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee, Is there room in thy Father's house for us to lodge in? 24 Then she said to him, I am the daughter of Bethuél the son of Milcáh whom she bore unto Nahôr. 25 Moreover she said unto him, We have litter also and provender enough, and room to lodge in. 26 And the man bowed himself and worshipped the Lord 27 And said, Blessed (be) the Lord God of my master Abrahâm, which hath not with drawn his mercy m He boasteth not his good fortune (as do the Wicked) but acknollageth that God hath dealt mercifully with his master in keeping promise. and his truth from my master: (for) when I was in the way, the Lord brought me to my masters brethren's house. 28 And the maid ran and told them of her mothers house according to these words. 29 ¶ Now Rebek áh had a brother called Labán, and Labán ran unto the man to the well. 30 For when he had seen the earynges and the bracelets in his sister's hands, and when he herded the words of Rebekáh his sister, saying, Thus said the man unto me, than he went to the man, and lo n For he Waited on God's hand, Who had no We herded his 〈◊〉. he stood by the camels at the well. 31 And he said, come in thou blessed of the Lord wherefore standest thou without, seeing I have prepared the house, and room for the camels. 32 ¶ Then the man came into the house, and o To Wit, Laban. he unsadeled the p The gentle incerteinement of strangers used among the 〈◊〉 fathers. camels and brought litter and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, & the men's feet that were with him. 33 Afterwards the meat was set before him: but he said, I q The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 oh We to their masters, 〈◊〉 them to prefer their master's business to their own necessity. will not eat, until I have said my message: And he said, Speak on. 34 Then he said, I am Abraham's servant. 35 And the Lord hath r To bless 〈◊〉 here to enrich; or increase with substance, as the text in the same verse decla 〈◊〉. blessed my master wonderfully, that he is become great: for he hath given him sheep, and beeves, and silver, and gold, and men, servants, and maid servants, and camels, and asses. 36 And Saráh my master's wife hath born a son to my master, when she was old, and unto him hath he given all that he hath. 37 Now my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the s The Canaanites were 〈◊〉 & therefore the god, lie cold not joy ne with them in marriage. Canaanites, in whose land I dwell: 38 But thou shalt go unto my t Meaning among his kinse folks, as ver. 40. father's house & to my kindred, & take a wife unto my son. 39 Then I said unto my master, What if the woe man will not follow me? 40 Who answered me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will sand his Angel with thee, and prospero thy journey, and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred and my father's house. 41 Then shalt thou be discharged of u Which by mine authority I caused thee to make. mine oath, when thou comest to my kindred: and if they give thee not one, thou shalt be free from mine oath. 42 So I came this day to the well, and said, O Lord, the God of my master Abraham, if thou now prospero my “ Or, 〈◊〉. journey which I go. 43 Behold, * I stand by the well of water: when Verse 〈◊〉. a virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink. 44 And she say to me, Drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels, let her be the wife, which the Lord hath “ Or, 〈◊〉 prepared for my master's son. 45 And before I had made an end of speaking in mine x signifying that this 〈◊〉 was not spoken by the 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 meditate in his heart. heart, behold, Rebekáh came forth, and her pitcher on her shuldre, and she went down unto the well, and drew water. Then I said unto her, Give me drink, I pray thee. 46 And she made haste, and took down her pitcher from her (shoulder,) and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also. So I drank, and she gave the camels drink also. 47 Then I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she answered, The daughter of Bethuél Nahors son, whom Milcáh bore unto him. Then I put the abillement upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands: 48 y He sheweth what is our duty, when we have received any benefit of the Lord And I bowed down and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abrahám, which had brought me the ” Ebr. in the way of truth. right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son. 49 Now therefore, if you will deal z If you freely and faithfully give your daughter to my master's son. mercifully and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me that I may turn me to the a That is, that I may provide else where. right hand or to the left. 50 Then answered Labán & Bethuél, said, b So soon as they 〈◊〉 that it is God's ordinance they yield. this thing is proceeded of the Lord: we can not therefore say unto thee, (neither) evil nor good. 51 Behold, Rebekáh (is) “ Or, as thy 〈◊〉 mandement. before thee, take (her) & go, that she may be thy master's sons wife, even as the Lord hath “ Or, 〈◊〉. said. 52 And when Abraham's servant herded their words, he bowed himself toward the earth unto the Lord 53 Then the servant took forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave to Rebekáh: also unto her brother & to her mother he gave gifts. 54 afterward they did eat & drink, (both) he, and the men that were with him, & tarried all night, and when they rose up in the morning, he said, * Let me depart unto my master. Vers. 56. & 59 55 Then her brother and her mother answered, Let the maid abide with us, at the lest ” Ebr. days, or ten. ten days: then shall she go. 56 But he said unto them, Hindre you me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my journey: sand me away, that I may go to my master. 57 Then they said, We will call the maid, and ask c This showeth that 〈◊〉 have not authority to marry their children without con 〈◊〉 of the parties her ” Ebr. her mouth consent. 58 〈◊〉 they called Rebekáh, and said unto her, Will't thou go with this man? And she answered, I will go. 59 So they let Rebekâh their sister go, and her nurse, with Abraham's servant and his men. 60 And they blessed Rebekáh, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, grow into thousand thousands, and thy seed possess the d That is, let it be 〈◊〉 over his enemies: which blessing is, fully 〈◊〉 in jesus Christ. gate of his enemies. 61 ¶ Then Rebekâh arose, and her maids, & road upon the camels, and followed the man and the servant took Rebekáh, & departed 62 Now Izhák came from the way of * Beér-lahái-roi, Chap. 16. 14. and 〈◊〉. 10. [for he dwelled in the South country] 63 And Izhák went out to e This was the exercise of the godly fathers to meditate God's promises and to pray for the accon〈◊〉: thereof pray in the field toward the evening: who lift up his eyes and looked, and behold, the camels came. 64 Also Rebekáh lift up her eyes, and when she saw Izhák, she lighted down from the camel. 65 [For she had said to the servant, Who is yonder man, that cometh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master] So she took f The custom was, that the spouse was brought to her husband, her head being covered in token of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, a vail and covered her. 66 And the servant told Izhák all things, that he had done. 67 Afterwards Izhák brought her into the tent of Saráh his mother, & he took Rebekáh, & she was his wife, and he loved her: so Izhák was “ Or, had left 〈◊〉 for his mother, comforted after his mothers (death.) CHAP. XXV. 1 Abrahám taketh Keturáh to wife, & getteth many children. 6 Abrahám giveth all his goods to Izhák. 12 The genealogy of I 〈◊〉. 25 The birth of Iaakób & Esau. 30 Esau selleth his birth right for a mess of pottage. 1 NOW Abrahám had taken a While Saranh was yet alive. him another wife called 〈◊〉. 2 Which bore him Zimrán, and jokshán, and Medán, and Mideán, and Ishbák, & Shúah. 3 And jokshán begat Shebá and Dedán * 1, 〈◊〉. 32. And the sons of Dedán were Asshurim, & Letushim, and Leummim. 4 Also the sons of Mideán (were) Epháh, & Ephér, & Hanóch, & Abidá, and Eldáah, all these were the sons of Keturáh. 5 ¶ And Abrahám gave ” Ebr. all that he had. all his goods to Izhák. 6 But unto the b For by the for 〈◊〉 of God's word he had not only Izháh, but begat many more. sons of the c read. Chap. 22. 24. concubines, which Abrahám had, Abrahám d To 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 that else might have come because of the heritage. gave gifts, and sent them a way from Izhák his son [while he yet lived] East ward to the East country. 7 And this is the age of Abraham's life, which he lived, an hundredth seventy and five year. 8 Then Abrahám yielded the spirit, and died in a good age, an old man, and of great years, and was e Hereby the An 〈◊〉 signified that man by death perished not wholly: but as the soules of the godly lived after in per petualioye, so the souls of the wicked in 〈◊〉 pain. gathered to his people. 9 And his sons, Izhák and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpeláh in the field of Ephrôn son of Zóhar the Hittite, before Mamré. 10 Which field Abrahám bought of the Hittites, where Abrahám was buried with Saráh his wife. 11 ¶ And after the death of Abrahá God blessed Chap. 6 24. and 24. 62. Izhák his son, * and Izhák dwelled by Beér-lahái-roi. 12 ¶ Now these are the generations of Ishmael Abraham's son, whom Hagár the Egyptian Sarah's hand maid bore unto Abrahám. 13 * And these are the names of the sons of 1. Chro. 1, 19 Ishmael, name by name, according to their kindreds: the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 born. elder son of Ishmael (was) Nebaiôth, than Kedár, and 〈◊〉, and Mibsám. 14 And Mishmá, and Dumáh, and Massâ. 15 Hadár, and Temá, jetúr, Naphish, and Kédemah. 16 These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns and by their castles: (to wit) twelve princes of their nations. 17 [And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundredth thirti and seven year, and he yielded the spirit, and died, and was gathe read unto his f Which dwelled among the Arabians, and were separate from the blessed seed. people] 18 And they dwelled from Hauiláh unto Shur, that is to wards Egypt, as thou goest to ashúr, (Ishmael) dwelled g He means 〈◊〉 his lot fell to dwell among his brethren, as the Angel promised Chap. 16 12. in the presence of all his brethren. " Or, his let fel. 19 ¶ Like wise these are the generations of Izhák Abraham's son. Abrahám begat Izhák. 20 And Izhák was forty year old, when he took Rebekáh to wife, the daughter of Bethuél the “ Or, Syrian of Mesopotamia. Aramite of Padán Arám, (and) sister to Labán the Aramite. 21 And Izhak prayed unto the Lord for his wife, because she was barren, and the Lord was entreated of him, and Rebekáh his wife conceived. 22 But the children “ Or, hurt one 〈◊〉 other. strove together within her: therefore she said, Seeing (it is) so, why am h That is, with child, seeing one shall destroy ano ther. I thus? wherefore she went i For that is the only refuge in all our miseries. to ask the Lord 23 And the Lord said to her, two nations (are) in thy womb, & two manner of people shallbe divided out of thy bowels, and the one people shallbe mightier than the other, and Rom. 9 10. the * elder shall serve the younger. 24 ¶ Therefore when her time of deliverance was fulfilled, 〈◊〉, twines (were) in her womb. 25 So he that came out first was read, and he was all over as a rough garment, & they called his name Esáu. 26 * And afterward came his brother out, & Eze. 12. 3. his hand held Esáu by the heel: therefore Mat. 1. 2. his name was called Jacob. Now Izhák was three score year old when (Rebekáh) bore them. 27 And the boys grew, and Esáu (was) a cunning hunter, and ” 〈◊〉. a man of the held. lived in the fields: but jaakôb was a “ Or, simple and innocent, plain man, and dwelled in tents 28 And Izhák loved Esáu, for ” Ebr. venison in his mouth. venison (was) his meat, but Rebek áh loved Jacob. 29 Now jaakôh sod pottage, and Esáu came from the field and was 〈◊〉. 30 Then Esáu said to Jacob, “ Or, feed me quickly. Let me eat, I pray thee, of that (pottage) so read, for I am weary. Therefore was his name called Edôm. 31 And jaakôb said, Sel me even now thy birth right. 32 And Esáu said, Lo, I am almost dead, what (is) than this k The reprobat esteem not Gods benefits except they feel them pray 〈◊〉, and therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pleasures birthright to me? 33 Iaakôb then said, Swear to me even now. And he swore to him, * and l Thus the 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 commo 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: but the children of God do the countrary. sold his birthright unto Iaakôb. 34 Then Iaakôb gave Esáu bread and pottage of lentils: and he did eat and drink and rose up, and went his way: So Esáu contemned (his) birthright. CHAP. XXVI. 1 God provideth for Izhák in the famine. 3 He renueth his promise. 9 The king blameth him for denying his wife. 14 The Philistines hate him for his riches. 15 〈◊〉 his wells. 16 And drive him away. 24 God comforteth him 31 He maketh alliance with Abimelech. 1 ANd there was a famine in the a In the land of Canán. land besides the first famine that was in the days of Abrahám, Wherefore Izhák went to 〈◊〉 King of the Philistines unto 〈◊〉. 2 For the Lord appeared unto him, and said, b God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 watched to direct the Ways of his children. Go not down into Egypt, (but) abide in the land which I shall show unto thee. 3 Dwell in thisland, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee: for to thee, and to thy seed I Chap. 13. 15. & 15. 18 will give all these * countries: and I will perform the oath which I 〈◊〉 unto Abraham thy father. 4 Also I will 'cause thy 〈◊〉 to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries: and in thy seed shall all the Chap. 123. & 〈◊〉. 18. & 22. 19 & 21. 14 nations of the earth be * Blessed. 5 Because that Abrahám c He 〈◊〉 Abraham's obedience because Izhak should be the 〈◊〉 ready to follow the 〈◊〉: for as God made this promise of his free mercy, so doth the confirmation thereof proceed of the same foun 〈◊〉. obeyed my voice and kept mine ” Ebr. my keeping ordinance, my commandements, my statutes, and my Laws. 6 ¶ So Izhák dwelled in Gerár. 7 And the men of the place asked (him) of his wife, and he said, She is my sister: for he d Whereby we see that fear and distrust is found in the most faith full. feared to say, She is my wife, lest, (said he,) the men of the place should kill me, because of Rebekáh: for she was beautiful to the eye. 8 So after he had been there long time, Abimelech King of the Philistines looked out at a window, and lo, he saw Izhák e Or showing some familiar sign of love 〈◊〉 by it might be known that she was his wife. sporting with Rebekáh his wife. 9 Then Abimelech called Izhák, and said, Lo, she is of a surety thy wife, and why saidst thou, She is my sister? To whom Izhák answered, Because I thought (this,) It may be that I shall die for her. 10 Then Abimelech said, Why hast thou done this unto us? one of the people had almost lien by thy wife, so shouldest thou have brought f In all age's men were persuaded that God's vengeance should light upon wedlock breakers. sin upon us. 11 Then Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man, or his wife, shall die the death. 12 Afterwards Izhák sowed in that land & foun de in the same year an “ Or, an hundredth measures. hundredth fold by estimation: and so the Lord blessed him. 13 And the man waxed mighty, & ” Ebr. he went forth going and increasing. still increased, till he was exceeding great. 14 For he had flocks of sheep, and herds of cattle, and a mighty household: therefore the Philistines had g The malicious envy always the graces of Godin others. envy at him. 15 In so much that the Philistines stopped & filled up with earth all the wells which his father's servants digged in his father Abraham's time. 16 Then Abimelech said unto Izhák, Get thee from us, for thou art mightier than we a great deal. 17 ¶ Therefore Izhák departed thence & pitched his tent in the h The Hebrew word signifieth a 〈◊〉, or vallei where water 〈◊〉 any time runneth valley of Gerár, and dwelled there. 18 And Izhák returning, digged the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abrahám his father: for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham and he gave them the same names, which his father gave them. 19 Izháks servants then digged in the valley, and found there a well of “ Or, stringing. living water. 20 But the herd men of Gerár did strive with Izháks herd men saying, The water is ours: therefore called he the name of the well “ Or, Contention 〈◊〉. Esek, because they were a strife with him. 21 Afterwards they digged another well, and strove for that also, and he called the name of it “ Or, battered. Sitnáh. 22 Then he removed thence, and digged an other well, for the which they strove not: therefore called he the name of it “ Or, largeness, room. Rehobôth and said, Because the Lord hath now made us room, we shall increase upon the earth. 23 So he went up thence to Beer-Sheba. 24 And the Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God i God assureth Iz 〈◊〉 against all fear by rehearsing the promise made to Abraham of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake. 25 Then he built an k To signify that he would serve none 〈◊〉 her God, but God of his father Abrahám. altar there, and called upon the name of the Lord, and there spread his tent: where also Izhaks servants digged a well. 26 ¶ Then came Abimelech to him from Gerár and Ahuzzáth (one) of his friends, and Phicôl the captain of his army. 27 To whom Izhák said, Wherefore come you to me, seeing you hate me and have put me away from you? 28 Who answered, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee, and we thought (thus,) Let there be no we an oath between us, (even) between us & thee, and let us make a covenant with thee. 29 Thou l The hebrews in swearing begin commonly with If, and understand the 〈◊〉: that is that God shall punish him that breaketh the oath: here the wicked show that they are afraid 〈◊〉 that come to them with they would do to other. shalt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and sent thee away in peace: thou now, the blessed of the Lord, (do this.) 30 Then he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink. 31 And they rose up betimes in the morning, and swore one to an other: then Izhák let them go, and they departed from him in peace. 32 And that same day Izhaks servants came and told him of a well, which they had digged, & said unto him, We have found water. 33 So he called it “ Or, oath. Shibáh: therefore the name of the city is called “ Or, the well of the oath. Beer-Sheba unto this day. 34 ¶ Now when Esáu was forty year old, he took to wife judith, the daughter of Beeri an Hittite, and Bashemáth the daughter of Elón an Hittite (also.) 35 And they * were “ Or, disobedien, and rebellious. a grief of mind to Izhak Chap. 27. 46. and to Rebekáh. CHAP. XXVII. 8 jaakob getteth the blessing from Esau by his mother's counsel 38 Esau by 〈◊〉 moveth his Father to pity him. 41 Esau hateth jaakoh and threateneth his death, 43 Rebekah sendeth jaakob away. 1 ANd when Izhák was old, and his eyes were dim [so that he cold not see] he called Esáu his elder son, and said unto him, My son. And he answered him, ” Ebr. Lo, 〈◊〉. I am here. 2 Then he said, Behold, I am now old (and) know not the day of my death: 3 Wherefore now, I pray thee take thy instruments, thy quiver and thy bow, and get thee to the field, that thou mayest ” Ebr. hurt. take me some venison. 4 Then make me savoury meat, such as I love, and bring it me that I may eat, (and) that my a The carnal affe ction, which he bore to his son made him forget that which God spoke to his wife. soul may bless thee, before I die. 5 [Now Rebekáh herded, when Izhák spoke to Chap. 25. 23. Esáu his son] and Esáu went into the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it, 6 ¶ Then Rebekáh spoke unto Iaakób her son, saying, Behold, I have herded thy Father talking with Esáu thy brother, saying. 7 Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat and bless thee before the Lord, afore my death. 8 Now therefore, my son, hear my voice in that which I command thee. 9 b This subtlety is blame worthy because she should have carried till God had performed his promise. Get thee now to the flock, and bring me thence two good kids of the goats, that I may make pleasant meat of them for thy Father, such as he loveth. 10 Then thou shalt bring it to thy father, and he shall eat, to the intent that he may bless thee before his death. 11 But jaakob said to Rebekáh his mother, Behold, Esáu my brother (is) rough, and I am smooth. 12 My father may possibly feel me, and I shall seem ” Ebr. before his eyes. to him to be a “ Or, as though I would deceive him. mocker: so shall I bring a curse upon me, and not a blessing. 13 But his mother said unto him, “ Or, I will take the danger on me c The assurance of God's decree made her bold. Upon me (be) thy curse, my son: only hear my voy ce, and go and bring me (them.) 14 So he went and fet (them,) and brought (them) to his mother: and his mother made pleasant meat, such as his father loved. 15 And Rebekáh took fair clotheses of her Elder son Esáu, which were in her house, and clothed jacob her younger son: 16 And she covered his hands and the smooth of his neck with the skins of the kids of the goats. 17 afterward she put the pleasant meat and bread, which she had prepared, in the hand of her son jaakób. 18 ¶ And when he came to his father, he said, My father. Who answered, I am here: who art thou, my son? 19 And jaakób said to his Father, d Although jaakob was assured of this blessing by faith: yet he did evil to seek it by lies and the more because he abuseth God's Na me thereunto. I am Esáu thy first born, I have done as thou badest me, arise, I pray thee: sit up and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me. 20 Then Izhák said unto his son, How hast thou found it so quickly my son? Who said, Because the Lord thy God brought it to mine hand. 21 Again said Izhak unto jaakób, Come near now, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be that my son Esáu or not. 22 Then Iaakób came near to Izhak his father, and he felt him and said, The e This declareth that he suspected some thing, yet God would not have his decree altered. voice (is) jaakobs voice, but the hands (are) the of Esáu. 23 [For he knew him not, because his hands were rough as his brother Esau's hands: wherefore he blessed him] 24 Again he said, Art thou that my son Esáu? Who answered, ” Ebr. I am. Yea. 25 Then said he, Bring it me hither, and I will eat of my sons venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it to him & he ate: also he brought him wine, and he drank. 26 afterward his father Izhák said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son. 27 And he came near and kissed him. Then he smelled the savour of his garments, and blessed him, and said, Behold, the smell of my son (is) as the smell of a field, which the Lord hath blessed. 28 * God give thee therefore of the dew of Ebr. 11. 20. heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of wheat and wine. 29 Let people be thy servants, and nations bow unto thee: be Lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's children honour thee, cursed (be he) that curseth thee, and blessed (be he) that blesseth thee. 30 ¶ And when Izhák had made an end of blessing Iaakób, and jaakób was scarce go out from the presence of Izhák his father, than came Esau his brother from his hunting. 31 And he also prepared savoury meat and brought it to his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his sons venison, that thy soul may bless me. 32 But his father Izhák said unto him, Who art thou? And he answered, I am thy son, (even) thy first born Esáu. 33 Then Izhák was f In perceiving his 〈◊〉 our, by appointing his heir against God's sentence pronounced before. strike with a marvelous great fear, and said, Who (and) where (is) he (that) hunted venison, and brought it me, and I have eat ” 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. of all before thou camest? and I have blessed him, 〈◊〉 he shall be blessed. 34 When Esáu herded the words of his father, he cried out with a great cry and bitter, out of measure, and said unto his father, Bless me, (even) me also, my father. 35 Who answered, Thy brother came with subtlety, and hath taken away thy blessing. 36 Then he said, Was he not justly called g In the chap. 25. he was so 〈◊〉 because he held his brother by the 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 he overthrow him: and 〈◊〉 he is here called 〈◊〉 overthrower, or 〈◊〉. Iaakób? for he hath deceived me 〈◊〉 two times: he took my birthright, and lo, now hath he taken my blessing. Also he said, hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? 37 Then Izhák answered, and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him h 〈◊〉 Izhak did 〈◊〉 as he was the minister and prophet of God. thy Lord, and all his brethren have I made his servants: also with wheat and wine have I furnished him, and unto thee now what shall I do, my son? 38 Then Esáu said unto his father, Hast thou " Or, I am also (thy, son) but one blessing my father? bless me, (even) me also, my father: and Esau listed up his Ebr. 12. 16. voice, and * wept. 39 Then Izhák 〈◊〉 father answered, and said unto him, Behold, the fatness of the earth shallbe thy dwel'ynge place, and (thou shalt have) of the dew of heaven from above. 40 And by thy sword shalt thou live, and shalt i Because thy enemies shallbe round about thee. be thy brother's k Which was 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 po 〈◊〉 the Idumeans: who were 〈◊〉 for a time to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 came to 〈◊〉. servant. But it shall come to 〈◊〉, when thou shalt get the mastery, that thou shalt break his yoke from thy neck. 41 ¶ Therefore Esáu hated Iaakôb, because of the blessing, wherewith his father blessed him. And 〈◊〉 thought in his mind, * The days of mourning for my father will come short lie, then l 〈◊〉 one lie 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for sear of 〈◊〉. will slay my brother jaakob. 〈◊〉 .. 10. 42 And it was told to Rebekáh of the words of Esáu her elder son, and she sent and called jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esáu m He hath good hope to recover his birthright by kill thee. is comforted against thee, (meaning) to kill thee. 43 Now therefore my son, hear my voice: arise, and flee thou to Harán to my brother Labán. 44 And tarry with him a while until thy brother's fierceness beswaged. 45 And till thy brother's wrath turn away from thee, and he forget the things, which thou hast done to 〈◊〉 then will I sand and take thee from 〈◊〉: why should I be n For the wicked son will kill the godly: & the plague of GOD will after: ward light on the wicked son. deprived of you both in one day? 46 Also 〈◊〉 said to Izhák, * I am weary of my life, for the o Which were Esau's wives. daughters of Heth. If Iaakôb 〈◊〉 a wife of the daughters of Heth Chap. 26. 35. like these of the daughters of the land, p Hereby she persuaded Izhak to agree to 〈◊〉 departing. what availeth it me to live? CHAP. XXVIII. 1 Izhak 〈◊〉 biddeth jaakob to take a wise of the Canaanites. 〈◊〉 Esau taketh a wife of the daughters of Ishmael against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 will 12 jaakoh in the way to Haran seethe a 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 to heaven. 〈◊〉 Christ is promised. 20 jaakob asketh of God only meat and clothing. 1 THen Izhak called Iacob and a This second blessing Wa, to 〈◊〉 laakobs faith, jest he should think that his father had given it Without God's motion. blessed him, and charged him; and said unto him, Take not a wife of the daughters of Canáan. 2 Arise, * get thee to * Padán Arám to the house Oze. 12. 12. or 〈◊〉 thy mother's father, and thence Chap. 24. 10. take thee a 〈◊〉 of the daughters of 〈◊〉 " 〈◊〉, all almighty. thy mother's brother. 3 And God all 〈◊〉 bless thee, and make thee to increase, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people. 4 And give thee the blessing of Abraham, (even) to thee and to thy seed with thee, that thou mayest inherit the land [wherein thou 〈◊〉 a b The godly fathers Were put in mind 〈◊〉, that they 〈◊〉 but stiangers in this world: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 up their eyes to the heavens where they should have a sure dwelling. stranger] which God gave unto Abraham. 5 Thus Izhak sent forth Iaakôb, and he went to Padan Arám unto Labán son of Bethuél the Aramite, brother to Rebekah, jaakobs and Eiaus mothers. 6 ¶ When Esáu saw that Izhák had blessed 〈◊〉, and sent him to Padán Arám, to fet him a wife thence, and given him a charge when he blessed him, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canáan. 7 And (that) jaakôb had obeyed his father and his mother and was go to Padán Aram: 8 Also Esáu seeing that the daughters of Canáan displeased Izhak his father. 9 Then went Esau to Ishmael, and took “ Or, beside his wives. unto the wives, (which he had,) Mahaláth the daughter of c 〈◊〉 here by to have recon〈◊〉 himself to his father, but all in vain: for he taketh not away the cause of the evil. Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nabaióth, to be his wife. 10 ¶ Now jacob departed from Beersheba, and went to Harán. 11 And he came unto a (certain) place, and tarried there all night, because the son was down, and took of the stones of the place and laid under his head and slept in the same place. 12 Then he dreamt, and be hold, there stood a d Christ is the ladder whereby God and man are joined together, and by whom the Angels mini star unto us: all graces by him are given unto us, and we by him ascend into. ladder upon the earth and the top of it reached up to heaven: and lo, the Angels of God went up and down by it. Chap. 35. 1. and 48. 3 13 * And behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham, thy father, and the God of Izhak: the land, upon thee which thou sleepest, e He felt the sore ce of this promise onelys by 〈◊〉 for all his 〈◊〉 time he was but a 〈◊〉ger in this land. will] give thee and thy seed. 14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abrode* to the West, Deut. 12. 20. and 19 14. and to the East, and to the North, and to the South, and in thee and in thy seed shall all the Chap. 12. 35. & 18. 18. & 22. 18. & 25. 4 * families of the earth be blessed. 15 And lo, I am with thee, and will keep thee whither soever thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land: for I 〈◊〉 will not forsake thee until I have performed that, that I have promised thee. 16 ¶ Then jaakôb awoke out of his sleep, and said, Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not ware. 17 And he was f He was touched with godly fear and rcuerence. afraid and said, How fearful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. 18 Then Iaakôb rose up early in the morning and took the stone that he had laid under his head, and g To be a remébrance only of the 〈◊〉 showed unto him. set it up (as) a pillar, & powered oil upon the top of it, 19 And he called the name of that place “ Or 〈◊〉 house of God. Bethel: notwithstanding the name of the city was at the first called Luz. 20 Then jaakob vowed a vow, saying; If h He bindeth not God 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 but acknollageth his infirmity, & promises to be thankful. God will be with me, and will keep me in this journey which I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clotheses to put on: 21 So that I come again unto my father's house in safety, then shall the Lord be my God. 22 And this stone, with I have set up (as) a pillar shallbe God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me, will I give the tenth unto thee. CHAP. XXIX. 13 jaakób cometh to Labán and serveth seven year for Rachel 23 Leah brought to his bed in stead of Rahèl 27 He serveth seven year more for Rachel. 32 Leáh conceiveth and beareth four sons, 1 THen jaakôb a That is, he went forth on his journey. lift up his feet and came in to the ” 〈◊〉. to the land of the 〈◊〉 of the East East country. 2 And as he looked about be hold there was a well in the field, b Thus he was directed by the one lie providence of God who brought him also to 〈◊〉 house. and lo, three flocks of shep lay thereby [for at that well were the flocks watered] and there was a great stone upon the wells mouth. 3 And thither were all the flocks gathered, and they rolled the stone from the wells mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the wells mouth in his place. 4 And jaakôb said unto them, My c It seemeth that in those days the custom was to call even strangers brethren. brethren, whence be you? And they answered, We are of Harán. 5 Then he said unto them, Know you Labán the son of Nahor? Who said, We know him. 6 Again he said unto them, d Or, is he in pea 〈◊〉? by the whanche word the hebrews signify all 〈◊〉. Is he in good health? And they answered, (He is) in good health, and behold, his daughter Rahéll cometh with the sheep. 7 Then he said, Lo, (it is) yet high day, neither (is it) time that the cattle should be gathered together: water you the sheep & go feed (them.) 8 But they said, We may not until all the flocks be brought together, and till (that men) roll the stone from the wells mouth, that we may water the sheep. 9 ¶ While he talked with them, Rachel also came with her father's sheep, for she kept them. 10 And assoon as, jaakôb, saw Rachel the daughter of Labán his mother's brother, and the sheep of Labán his mother's brother, than came jacob near, and rolled the stone from the wells mouth, and watered the flock of Labán his mother's brother. 11 And jaakôb kissed Rachel, and lift up his voice and wept. 12 [For jaakôb Rachel, that he was her father's “ Or, nepheu. brother, and that he was Rebekahs son] then she ran and told her father. 13 And when Labán herded tell of Iaakôb his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embra sed him and kissed him, and brought him to his house: and he told Labán e That is, the cause why he departed from his father's house, & what he saw in the way. all these things. 14 To whom Labán said, Well, thou art my f That is, of my blood & kindred bone and my flesh, and he abode with him the space of a month. 15 ¶ For Labán said unto jaakób, Though thou be my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tel me, what (shallbe) thy wages? 16 Now Labán had two daughters, the elder called Leáh, and the younger called Rachel. 17 And Leáh was tender eyed, but Rachel was " Or, 〈◊〉 eyed beautiful and fair. 18 And jaakôb loved Rachel, and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 then Labán answered, It is better that I give her thee, then that I should give here to ano their man: abide with me. 20 And jaakób served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed unto him but a g Meaning; after that the years were accomplished. few days, because he loved her. 21 ¶ Then Iaakôb said to Labán, Give (me) my wife that I may go in to her: for my ” Hebr. my days are full. term is ended. 22 Wherefore Labán gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast. 23 But when the evening was come, he took h The cause why jaakob was deceived was, that in old time the wife was covered with a vail when she was brought to her husband in sign of chastity and shame fastness. Leáh his daughter and brought her to him & he went in unto her. 24 And Labán gave his maid Zilpáh to his daughter Leáh, (to be) her servant. 25 But when the morning was come, be hold, it was Leáh. Then said he to Labán, Wherefore hast thou done thus to me? did not I serve thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou be guiled me? 26 And Labán answered, It is not the i He esteemed more the 〈◊〉 that he had of jaakobs service them other his promise or the manner of the country, though he alleged 〈◊〉 for his 〈◊〉 manner of this place, to give the younger before the elder. 27 Fulfil seven years for her, and we will also give thee this for the service, which thou shalt serve me yet seven years more. 28 Then Iaakôb did so, and fulfilled her seven years, so he gave him Rachel his daughter to (be) his wife. 29 Labán also gave to Rachel his daughter Bilháh his maid (to be) her servant. 30 So entered he in to Rachel also, and loved also Rachel more than Leáh, and served him yet seven years more. 31 ¶ When the Lord saw that Leáh was despised, he ” Hebr. opened her womb. made her k This declareth, that often times they, which are despised of men, are favoured of God. fruitful: but Rahéll (was) barren. 32 And Leáh conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because the l Hereby appeareth, that she had recourse to God in her 〈◊〉 Lord hath looked upon my tribulation, now therefore mine husband will m For 〈◊〉 are a 〈◊〉 cause 〈◊〉 mutual love between man and wife. love me. 33 And she conceived again and bore a son and said, Because the Lord herded that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this (son) also, and she called his name Simeón. 34 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, Now at this time will my husband keep me company, because I have born him thresonnes': therefore was his name called Levi. 35 Moreover she conceived again and bore a son, saying, Now will 〈◊〉 “ Or, es a fossae. praise the Lord: * therefore she called his name judáh, and ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 from bearing. Mat. 1. 2 left bearing. CHAP. XXX. 4. 9 Rachel and Leáh being both barren give their maid unto their husband, & theibeare him children. 15 Leáh giveth man drakes to Rachel that Iaakób might lie with her. 27 Labán is enriched for jaakóbs' sake. 43 Iaakób is made very rich. 1 ANd when Rachel saw that she bore Iaakôb no 〈◊〉, Rahèl envied her sister, and said unto jaakób, Give me children, or else I die. 2 Then jaakobs anger was kindled against 〈◊〉, and he said, Am I in a It is only God that 〈◊〉 barren and 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 fore I am 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. God's stead, which hath with held from thee the fruit of the womb? 3 And she said, Behold my maid Bilháh, go in to her, and she shall bear upon my b I will receive her child: 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉, as though 〈◊〉 were mine own. knees and ” Ebr. I shallbe builded. I shall have children also by her. 4 Then she gave him Bilháh her maid to wife and jaakob went in to her. 5 So Bilháh conceived & bore Iaakôb a son 6 Then said Rachel, God hath given sentence on my side, and hath also herded my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she is name. Dan. 7 And Bilháh rahel's maid conceived again, and bore Iaakôb the second son. 8 Then Rachel said, With “ Ebr. 〈◊〉 of God. c The arrogancy of man's nature appeareth in that 〈◊〉 contemneth her 〈◊〉, after she hath received this benefit of God to bear children. excellent wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister & have got the upper hand: and she called his name, 〈◊〉. 9 And when Leáh saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpáh her maid, and gave her Iaakób to wife. 10 And Zilpáh Leahs' maid bore Iaakôb a son. 11 Then said Leáh, d That is, God doth increase me with a multitude of children: for so jaakob doth expound this name Gad. A company cometh: and she called his name Gad. 12 Again Zilpáh Leahs' maid bore jacob another son. 13 Then said Leáh, Ah, blessed am I, for the daughters will bless me, and she called his Chap. 49. 9 name, Asher. 14 ¶ Now Reuben went in the days of the wheat harvest and found e Which is a kind of herb who senior 〈◊〉 hath a certain 〈◊〉 of the figure of a man. mandrakes in the field and brought them unto his mother Leáh Then said Rachel to Leáh, Give me, I pray thee, of thy sons man drakes. 15 But she answered her, Is it a small matter for thee to take mine husband, except thou take my sons mandrakes also? Then said Rahél, Therefore he shall sleep with thee this night for thy sons mandrakes. 16 And jaakob came from the field in the evening, and Leáh went out to meet him, and said, Come in to me, for I have ” Ebr buying I have bought. bought and paid for thee with my sons mandrakes: and he slept with her that night. 17 And God herded Leáh and she conceived, and bore unto Iaakôb the fift son. 18 Then said Leáh, God hath given (me) my reward, because I gave my f In 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 her faure, she 〈◊〉 as if God had rewarded her therefore. maid to my husband, and she called his name Issachár. 19 After, Leáh conceived again, and bore Iaakôb the sixt son. 20 Then Leáh said, God hath endued me with a good dowry: now will mine husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulún. 21 After that, she bore a daughter, and she called her name Dináh. 22 ¶ And God remembered Rachel, and God herded her, “ Or, made 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. and opened her womb. 23 So she conceived and bore a son, and said God hath taken away my g Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's blessing, who said, 〈◊〉 se and multiply: 〈◊〉 was counted as a 〈◊〉. rebuke. 24 And she called his name joseph, saying The Lord will give me yet another son. 25 ¶ And assoon as Rachel had born Joseph, ja akôb said to Labán, Sand me away that I may go unto my place and to my country. 26 Give (me) my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest what service I have done thee 27 To whom Labán answered, If I have now found favour in thy sight, (tarry:) I have “ Or, tried by experience. perceived that the Lord hath blessed me forty sake. 28 Also he said, Appoint unto me thy wages, and I will give it (thee.) 29 But he said unto him, Thou knowest, what service I have done thee, and in what taking thy cattle hath been “ Or, with 〈◊〉. under me. 30 For the little, that thou had dost before I came, is increased into a multitude: & the Lord hath blessed thee ” Ebr. at my foot. by my coming: but now when shall h The order of nature requireth that every one provide for his own family. I travel for mine own house also? 31 Then he said, What shalt give thee? And Iaakôb answered, Thou shalt give me nothing at all: if thou will't do this thing for me, I will return, fede, (and) keep thy sheep. 32 I will pass through all thy flocks this day, (and) “ or, separate 〈◊〉 separate from them all the sheep with little spots and great spots, and all “ Or, 〈◊〉. black lambs among the sheep, and the great spotted, and little spotted among the goats i That which shall her after be thus spotted. and it shallbe my wages. 33 So shall my k God shall testi fiefor my righteous dealing by rewarding my labours. righteousness answer for me hereafter, when it shall come for my reward before thy face, and every one that hath not little or great spots among the goats, and black among the sheep, the same shallbe “ Or, counted theft. theft with me. 34 Then Labán said, Go to, would God it might be according to thy saying. 35 Therefore “ Or, Laban. he took out the same day the he goats that were party coloured and with great spots, and all the she goats with little and great spots, (and) all that had white in them, and all the “ Or, read, or, brownt. black among the sheep, and put them in the keeping of his sons. 36 And he set three days journey between himself and Iaakób, and jakomb kept the rest of Laban's sheep. 37 ¶ Then jaakôb l jaakob herein five ed no deceit: for it was God's commandment as he declareth in the next chapter, ver. 9 and 〈◊〉. took rods of 〈◊〉 popular, and of hazel, and of the chestnut tre, & peeled white streaks in them, and made the white appear in the rods. 38 Then he put the rods, which he had peeled, in the gutters (and) watering troghes, when the sheep came to drink, before the sheep: [for they were in heat, when they came to drink] 39 And the sheep “ Or, conceived. were in heat before the rods, and (afterward) brought forth young of party colour, and with small and great spots. 40 And jaakôb parted these lombes, and turned the faces of the flock towards (these lambs) party coloured & all manner of black, among the sheep of Labán: so he put his own flocks by themselves, and put them not with Laban's flock. 41 And in every ramming time of the m As they which took the ram about Septembre & brought for the about march: so the feblereinmar 〈◊〉, and lambed in Septembre. stronger sheep, Iaakôb laid the rods before the eyes of the sheep in the gutters that they might conceive before the rods. 42 But when the sheep were feeble, he put them not in: and so the feebler were Laban's, and the stronger jakobs. 43 So the man increased exceedingly, and had many flocks, and maid servants, and men servants, and camels and asses. CHAP. XXXI. 1 Laban's children murmur against jaakob. 3 God commaudeth him to return to his country. 14 The care of God for jaakoh. 19 〈◊〉 stealeth her father's idols. 23 Laban followeth jaakob. 44 The covenant between Laban and jaakob. 1 NOw he herded the a The children 〈◊〉 inwordes that which the father dissem bled in heart for the covetous think that what soever they can not 〈◊〉, is plucked from them. words of Laban's sons, saying, Iaakôb hath taken away all that was our fathers, & of our father's goods hath got all this honour. 2 Also jaakob beheld the countenance of Labán, ” Ebr. and lo, not he with him, as yesterday & yet yesterday. that it was not towards him as in times past: 3 And the Lord had said unto jaakob, Turn again in to the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred, and I will be with thee. 4 Therefore Iaakôb sent and called Rachel & Leáh to the field unto his flock. 5 Then said he unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as it was wont, and the b The God who me my father worse hipped. God of my father hath been with me. 6 And you know that I have served your father with all my might. 7 But your father hath deceived me, & changed my wages “ Or, many time. ten times: but God suffered him not to hurt me. 8 If he thus, said, The spotted shallbe thy wages, them all the sheep bore spotted: and if he said thus, The party coloured shall be thy reward, then bare all the sheep particoloured. 9 Thus hath c This declareth that the thing, which 〈◊〉 did before, was by God's 〈◊〉, and not through deceit. God take en away your father's “ Or, cattle. substance, and given it me, 10 ¶ For in ramming time 〈◊〉 lifted up mine eyes and saw in a dream, and behold, the he goats leapt upon the she goats, that were party coloured with little and great spots spotted. 11 And the Angel of God said to me in a dream, Iaakôb. And I answered, Lo, I am here. 12 And he said, lift up now thy eyes, and see all the he goats leaping upon the she goats that are party coloured, spotted with little and great spots: for I have seen all that Labân doth unto thee. 13 d This Angel was Christ which appeared to jaakob in 〈◊〉 & hereby appeareth he had 〈◊〉 his wives the fear of God: for he talketh as though they knew this thing. I am the God of Bethel, where thou * anointedst the pillar, where thou vowedst a voweunto me, Now arise, get thee out of this countrei and return unto the land where thou wast born. 14 Then answered Rachel and Leáh, and said unto him, Have we any more portion and inheritance in our father's house? 15 Doth not he count us as strangers? for he hath e For they were given to jaakob in recompense of his 〈◊〉 which was a kind of say. sold us, and hath eaten up and consumed our money. 16 Therefore all the riches, which God hath taken from our father, is ours and our children's: now than whatsoever God hath said unto thee do it. 17 ¶ Then jaakób rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels. 18 And he carried away all his flocks, and all his substance which he had got, (to wit,) his riches, which he had got in Padán Arám, for to go to Izhák his father unto the land of Canáan. 19 When Labán was go to shear his sheep, then Rachel stole her father's f For so the word here signifieth because Labán calleth the good vers. 30. idols. 20 Thus Iaakôb “ Or, went away privily from Lady ban. stolen away the heart of Labán the Aramite: for he told him not that he fled. 21 So fled he with all that he had, and he rose up, and passed the “ Or, 〈◊〉. river, and set his face toward mount Gilead. 22 The third day after was it told Labán, that Iaakób fled. 23 Then he took his “ Or, kinsfolks, and friends. brethren with him, and followed after him seven days journey, and “ Or, joined with him. over took him at mount Gilead. 24 And God came to Labán the Aramite in a dream by night, and said unto 〈◊〉, Take heed that thou speak not to Iaakôb ” Ebr. from good to evil. aught save good. 25 ¶ Then Labán overtook Iaakôb, and jaakób had pitched his tent in the mount: and Labán also with his brethren pitched upon mount Gilead. 26 Then Labán said to Iaakôb, What hast thou done? “ Or, conveyed thyself away privily. thou hast even stolen away mine heart and carried away my daughters as though they had been taken captives with the sword. 27 Wherefore didst thou flee so secretly and steal away from me, and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee forth with mirth and with songs, with timbrel and with harp? 28 But thou hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters: now thou hast done foolishly in doing (so.) 29 I am ” Ebr. power isin mine hand. able to do you evil: but the g He was an idolater, & therefore would not acknollage the God of jaakob for his God. God of your father spoke unto me yester night, saying, Take heed that thou speak not to jacob aught save good. 30 Now though thou wentest thy way, because thou greatly longedst after thy father's house: (yet) wherefore hast thou stolen my gods? 31 Then Iaakób answered, and said to Labamn, Because I was afraid, and thought that thou wouldest have taken thy daughters from me. 32 (But) with whom thou findest thy gods, “ Or, let him die let him not live. search thou before our brethren what I have (of thy,) and take it to thee [but jaakób witted not that Rachel had stolen them] 33 Then came Labán into jaakobs tent, and into Leahs' tent, and into the two maids tents, but found (them) not, so he went out of Leahs' tent, and entered into rahel's tent. 34 [Now Rachel had taken the idols and put them in the camels “ Or, straw, or saddle. litter and sat down upon them] and Labàn searched all the tent, but found (them) not. 35 Then said she to her father, ” Ebr. let not anger be in the eyes of my Lord My lord, be not angry that I can not rise up before thee: for the custom of women (is) upon me: so he searched, but found not the idols. 36 ¶ Then jaakôb was wroth, and chode with Labán: Iaakób also answered and said to Labán, What have I trespassed? what have I offended, that thou hast pursued after me? 37 Seeing thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? put it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge between us both. 38 This twenty year I have been with thee: thy ewes and thy goats have not “ Or, been 〈◊〉 cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten. 39 ” Ebr. the torn, or taken by pray Whatsoeverwas torn (of beasts,) I brought it not unto thee, (but) made it good myself: * of mine had didst thou require it, (were Exod. 22. 12. it) stolen by day or stolen by night. 40 I was in the day consumed with heat, and with frost in the night, and my “ Or, I ssept not. sleep departed from mine eyes. 41 Thus have I been twenty year in thy house, and served thee fourteenth years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy sheep, and thou hast changed my wages ten times. 42 Except the God of my father, the God of Abrahám, and the h That is, the God whom Izhâk did fear & reverence. fear of Izhák had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty: (but) God beheld my tribulation, and the labour of mine hands, and rebuked (thee) yesternight. 43 Then Labán answered, & said unto jaakób, These daughters are my daughters, and these sons are my sons, and these sheep are my sheep, and all that thou seest, is mine, and what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or to their sons which they have born? 44 Now therefore i His conscience reproved him of his misbehaviour toward jaakob & therefore moved him to seek peace. come and let us make a covenant, I and thou, which may be a witness between me and thee. 45 Then took jacob a stone, and set it up (as) a pillar: 46 And jaakôb said unto his brethren, Gather stones: who broghtstones, & made an heap and they did eat there upon the heap. 47 And Labán called it “ Or, The heap of witness. jeganr-sahaduthá, and Iaakób called it k The one nameth the place in the Syrian tongue, & the other in the Hebrew tongue, Galeéd. 48 For Labán said, This heap is witness between me & thee this day: therefore he called the name of it Galeéd. Also (he called it) 40 “ Or, watch tower. Mizpâh, because he said, The Lord l Topunish he the trespasser. look between me and thee, when we shallbe departed one from another, 50 If thou shalt vex my daughters, or shalt take m Nature compelleth him to condemn that vice, whereunto through covetousness heforced jaakob. wives beside my daughters: (there is) no man with us, behold, God (is) witness between me and thee. 51 Moreover Labán said to jacob, Behold this heap, and behold, the pillar, which I have set between me and thee, 52 This heap (shallbe) witness, and the pillar (shallbe) witness, that I will not come over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap & this pillerunto me for evil. 53 The God of Abrahám, and the God of n Behold, how the idolaters mingle the true God with their feigned gods. Nahor, and the God of their father be judge be between us: but jaakób swore by the o Meaning, by the true God whom Izhák worshipped. fear of his father Izhák. 54 Then Iaakób did offer a sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat “ Or, meat. bread and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount. 55 And early in the morning Labán rose up and kissed his sons and his daughters, and p Wese that there is ever some, seed of the knowledge of God in the hearts of the wicked. blessed them, and Labán departing, went vnto his place again. CHAP. XXXII. 1 God comforteth jaakob by his Angels. 9 10 He prayeth unto God confessing his unworthiness. 13 He sendeth presents unto Esau. 24. 28 He wrestled with the Angel who nameth him Israel. 1 NOw jaakób went forth on his journey and the Angels of God met him. 2 And when jaakób saw them, he said, a He acknollageth God's 〈◊〉: who for the preservation of his sendeth hosts of Angels. This is God's host, and called the name of the same place “ Or, Tents. Mahanáim. 3 Then Iaakób sent messengers before him to Esáu his brother, unto the land of Seirinto the country of Edom: 4 To whom he gave commandment saying Thus shall you speak to my b He reverenced his brother in world he things because he chief lie looked to be preferred to the spiritual promise Lord Esáu: Thy servant jaakób says thus, I have been a stranger with Labán and tarried unto this time. 5 I have beeves also and asses, sheep, and men servants, and women servants, and have sent to show my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. 6 ¶ So the messengers came again to jacob saying, We came unto thy brother Esáu, and he also cometh against thee & four hundredth men with him. 7 Then jaakób was c Albeit he was comforted by the Angels, yet the 〈◊〉 of the flesh doth 〈◊〉. greatly afraid, and was sore troubled, and divided the people that was with him, and the sheep, and the beeves, and the camels into two companies. 8 For he said, if Esáu come to the one company and smite it, the other company shall escape. 9 ¶ Moreover jacob said, O God of my father Abrahám, and God of my father Izhák: Lord, which said est unto me, Return unto thy country and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good. 10 I am not ” Ebr. I am less than all thy mercies worthy of the lest of all the mer eyes and all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant: For with my d That is, poor. and without all provision. n1 came I over this Jordan, and now have I got two bands. 11 I pray thee, Deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esáu: for I fear him, jest he will come and smite me, (and) the e 〈◊〉 Meaning, he will put all to death: this proverb cometh of them which kill the bird together with her young one's. mother upon the children. 12 For thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand 〈◊〉 of the sea, which can not be numbered for multitude. 13 ¶ And hetaryed there the same night, and took of that which came to hand, a f Not distrusting God's assistance, but using such means as God had give him. present for Esáu his brother: 14 Two hundredth she goats and twenty he goats, two hundredth ewes & twenty rams: 15 Thirthy milk camels with their colts forty cows, and ten bullocks, twenty she asses and ten foals. 16 So he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by themselves, and said unto his servants, Pass before me, and put a space between drove and drove. 17 And he commanded the formest, saying, if Esáu my brother meet thee, and ask thee, saying, Whose (servant) art thou? & whither goest thou? & whose are these before thee? 18 Then thou shalt say, (they be) thy servant jaakóbs: it is a present sent unto my Lord Esáu: and behold, he himself also is behind us. 19 So like wise commanded he the second & the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, After this manner, you shall speak unto Esáu, when you find him. 20 And you shall say moreover, Behold, thy servant Iaakôb (cometh) after us [for he thought, I g He thought it no loss to depar te with these goods, to the intent he might follow the vocation whereunto God called him. will appease his wrath with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face: it may be that he will ” Ebr. receive my face. accept me] 21 So went the present before him: but he tarried that night with the company. 22 And he rose up the same night, and took his two wives, and his two maids, and his eleven children, and went over the ford jabbók. 23 And he took them, and sent them over the river, and sent over that he had. 24 ¶ When Iaakób was left: himself alone, there wrestled a h That is, God in form of man. man with him unto the breaking of the day. 25 And he saw that he cold not i For God assaileth his with the one 〈◊〉 hand, and upholdeth them with the other. prevail against him: therefore he touched the hollow of his thigh, and the hollow of jaakobs thigh was loosed, as he wrestled with him. 26 And he said, Let me go, for the morning appeareth, Who answered, * I will not let thee Oze. 12, 4. go except thou bless me. 27 Then said he unto him, What is thy name? And he said, jaakób. 28 Then said he, * Thy name shall be called Iaakób Chap. 35, 10. no more, but Israel: because thou hast had k God gave jaa kob 〈◊〉 power to overcome and also the praise of the victory. power with God, thou shalt also prevail with men. 29 Then Iaakób demanded, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore now dost thou ask my name? And he blessed him there. 30 And jaakob called the name of the place, Peniel: for, (said he) I have seen God face to face, and my “ Or, 〈◊〉. life is preserved. 31 And the sun rose to him as he passed Peniélrand he l The faithful so over come their temptations, that theifele the 〈◊〉 thereof, to the in tent that 〈◊〉 should not glory, but in their humility. halted upon his thigh. 32 Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the sinew that shrank in the hollow of the thigh, unto this day: because he touched the sinew that shrank e in the hollow of jaakobs thigh. CHAP. XXXIII. 4. Esáu and jaakob 〈◊〉 and are agreed. 11 Esau receiveth his gifts. 19 jaakob buyeth a possession, 20 And buildeth an altar. 1 ANd as jaakob lift up his eyes, and looked, behold Esau came, & with him four hundredth men: and he a That if the one part were assailed, the other might escape. divided the children to Leah, and to Rahèl, and to the two maids. 2 And he put the maids, and their children foremost, and Leáh and her children after, and Rachel, and josph hindermost. 3 So he went before them & b By this 〈◊〉 he partly did reverence to his brother, and partly prayed to God to mitigate Esau's Wrath. bowed himself to the ground seven times until he came near to his brother. 4 Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, & they wept. 5 And he lift up his eyes, and saw the women, and the children, & said, Who are these with thee? And he answered, (They are) the children whom God of his grace hath given thy servant. 6 Then came the maids near, they, and their children, and c jaakob and his family are the image of the Church under the yoke of 〈◊〉, which for fear are brought 〈◊〉 subjection. bowed themselves. 7 Leáh also with her children came near and made obeissance: and after joseph & Rachel drew near and did reverence. 8 Then he said, What meanest thou by all this drove, which I met? Who answered, (I have sent it,) that it may find favour in the sight of my Lord 9 And Esau said, I have enough, my brother: keep that thou hast to thyself. 10 But Iaakób answered, Nay, I pray thee: if I have found grace now in thy sight, then receive my present at mine hand: for d In that that his brother embraced him so lovingly, contrary to his expectation, be accepted it as a plain sign of God's presence. I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, because thou hast accepted me. 11 I pray thee take my “ Or, gift. blessing, that is brought thee: for God hath had mercy on me, and therefore I have all things: so he e By earnest 〈◊〉. compelled him, and he took it. 12 And he said, Let us take our journey & go, and I will go before thee. 13 Then he answered him, My Lord knoweth that the children (are) tender, and the ewes and cows with young under mine hand: and if they should over drive them one day, all the flock would dye. 14 Let now my Lord go before his servant, & I will drive softly, according to the pass of the cattle, which is before me, and as the children be able to endure, until f He promised that which (as seemeth) his mind was not to perform. I come to my Lord unto Seir. 15 Then Esau said, I will leave them some of my folk with thee. And he answered, What (ne 〈◊〉) this? let me find grace in the sight of my Lord 16 ¶ So Esáu returned, (and went) his way that same day unto Seir. 17 And jaakôb went forward toward Succôth, & built him an house, & made booths for his 〈◊〉: therefore he called the name of the place “ Or, tents. Succonth. 18 ¶ afterward, jaakôb came safe to Shechen a city, which is in the land of Canáan, when he came from “ Or, Mesopotamia. Padán Arám, and pitched before the city. 19 And there he bought a parcel of ground, where he pitched his tent, at the hand of the sons of Hamôr shechem's father for an hundredth “ Or, lambs, or, money so marked. pieces of money. 20 And he set up there an altar, and called g He calleth the sign the thing, which it signifieth, in 〈◊〉 that God had mightily delivered him. it, The mighty God of Israel. CHAP. XXXIIII. 2 〈◊〉 is ravished. 8 Hamór asketh her in marriage for his son. 22 The Shechemites are circumcised at the request of jaakobs sons, and the persuasion of Hamór 〈◊〉 The whore doom is revenged. 28 Iaakób reproveth his sons. 1 THen Dináh the daughter of Leáh, which she bore unto Iaakób, a This example teacheth that to much liberty is not to be given to youth. went out to see the daughters of that country. 2 Whom when Shechem the son of Hamôr the Hiuite lord of that country saw, he took her, and lay with her, and ” Ebr. humbled her defiled her. 3 So his heart clave unto Dináh the daughter of Iaakôb: and he loved the maid, and ” Ebr. speak to the heart of the maid. spoke kindly unto the maid. 4 Then said Shechem to his father Hamór, saying, b This proveth that the consent of parents is requisite in marriage, seeing the very infideles did also observe it as a thing necessary. Get me this maid to wife. 5 [Now jaakôb herded that he had defiled Dináh his daughter, and his sons were with his cattle in the field: therefore jaakób held his peace, until they were come] 6 ¶ Then Hamôr the father of Shechem went out unto Iaakôb to common with him. 7 And when the sons of Iaakób were come out of the field and herded it, it, grieved the men, and they were very angry, because he had wrought “ Or, folly. vilennie in Israel, in that he had lain with jaakobs daughter: ” Ebr. and it shall not be so 〈◊〉. which thing aught not to be done. 8 And Hamór communed with them, saying, The soul of my son Shechem longeth for your daughter: give her him to wife, I pray you. 9 So make “ Or, marriages. affinity with us: give you, daughters unto us, and take our daughters unto you, 10 And you shall dwell with us, and the land shall be before you: dwell, and do your business in it, and have your possessions therein. 11 Shechem also said unto her father and unto her brethren, “ Or, grant my request. Let me find favour in your eyes, and I will give whatsoever you shall appoint me. 12 ” Eb. multiply greatly the dowry. Ask of me abundantly both dowry and gifts, and I will give as you appoint me, so that you give me the maid to wife. 13 Then the sons of Iaakób answered Shechem and Hamór his father, talking among themselves deceitfully, because he had defiled Dinàh their sister, 14 And they said unto them, c They made the holy ordinance of God a 〈◊〉 to Compass their wicked purpose. We can not do this thing, to give our sister to an uncircumci sed man: for that were a d As it is abomination for them 〈◊〉 are baptised to join with infidels. reproof unto us. 15 But in this will we consent unto you, if you will be as we (are,) that every man child among you be e Their fault 〈◊〉 the greater, in that they make religion a 〈◊〉 for their craft. circumcised: 16 Than will we give our daughters to you, and we will take your daughters to us, and will dwell with you, and be one people. 17 But if you will not harken unto us to be circumcised, then will we take our daughter and depart. 18 Now their words pleased Hamór, and Shechem Hamors son. 19 And the young man deferred not to do the thing because he loved jakobs daughter: he was also the most set by of all his father's house. 20 ¶ Then Hamór and Shechem his son went unto the f For the people used to assemble there, and justice was also ministered. gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying, 21 These men are g Thus many pretend to speak for a public profit, when they only speak for their own 〈◊〉 gain and commodity. peaceable with us: and that they may dwell in the land, and do their affairs therein [for behold, the land hath room enough for them] let us take their daughters to wives, and give them our daughters. 22 Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, and to be one people, if all the men children among us be circumcised as they are circumcised. 23 Shall not h Thus they lack no kind of persuasion, which prefer their own commodities before the common wealth. their flocks and their substance & all their cattle be ours? only let us consent (herein) unto them, and they will dwell with us. 24 And unto Hamor, and Shechem his son hearkened all that went out of the gate of his city: and all the men children were circumcised (even) all that went out of the gate of his city. 25 And on the third day [when they were fore) two of the sons of Iaakôb, i For they were the chief of the company. Simeôn, and Levi, Dinah's brethren took either of them his sword and went into the 〈◊〉 boldly, and slew k The people are punished with their wicked princes. every male. Chap. 46 6. 26 They slew also Hamôr and Shechem his son with the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 of the sword. edge of the sword, & took Dináh out of shechem's house, and went their way. 27 (Again) the (other) sons of Iaakób came upon the dead, and spoilt the city, because they had defiled their sister. 28 They took their sheep, and their beeves, & their asses, and whatsoever was in the city, and in the fields. 29 Also they carried away captive and spoilt all their goods, and all their children & their wives, and all that was in the houses. 30 Then Iaakób said to Simeon, and Levi, you have troubled me, & made me “ Or, to be 〈◊〉. stink amóg the inhabitants of the land, (aswell) the Canaanites, as the Perizzites, and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me, (and) so shall I, and my house be destroyed. 31 And they answered, Should he abuse our sister as a whore? CHAP. XXXV. 1 Iaakób at God's commandment goeth up to Beth-il. 2 He reformeth his household 8 Deboráh dieth. 〈◊〉 The land of Canáan is promised him 18 Rachel dieth in labour. 22 Reuben lieth with his father's concubine. 30 The death of Izhák. 1 THen a God is ever at hand to secure his in their troubles. God said to Iaakôb, Arise, go up to Beth- 〈◊〉 & dwell there, & make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee, * when thou fleddest from Esáuthy brother. Chap 28. 13. 2 Then said Iaakôb unto his household & to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and b That by this outward act they should 〈◊〉 their in ward repentance. cleanse yourselves, and change your garments: 3 For we will rise and go up to Bethel, & I will make an altar there unto God, which herded me in the day of my tribulation, & was with me in the way which I went. 4 And they gave unto Iaakôb all the strange gods, which (were) in their hands, & all their c For therein was some sign of superstition as in tablets and Agnus deis. earrings which were in their ears, and jaakôd hide them under an oak, which was by Shechem. 5 Then they went on their journey, and the d Thus not with standing the 〈◊〉. e that came before God delivered jaakob fear of God was upon the cities, that were round about them: so that they did not follow after the sons of Iaakôb. 6 ¶ So came Iaakôb to Luz, which is in the land of Canáan: [the same is Bethel] he and all the people that was with him. 7 And he built there an altar, and * had called Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. the place, The God of Bethel because that God appeared unto him there, when he fled from his brother. 8 Then Deboráh Rebekahs nurse died, and was buried beneath Bethel under an oak: & he called the name of it Allôn bachúth. " Or, oak of 〈◊〉. 9 ¶ Again God appeared unto Iaakôb, after he came out of Padán Arám, & blessed him. 10 Moore over God said unto him, Thy name is jaakôb: thy name shall be no more called Iaakôb Chap. 〈◊〉. 28. but * Israel shallbe thy name: and he call led his name Israel. 11 Again God said unto him, I am God all sufficient, " Or, 〈◊〉. grow, and multiply a nation and a multitude of nations shall spring of thee, and Kings shall come out of thy joins. 12 Also I will give the land, which I gave to Abrahám and Izhák, unto thee: and unto thy 〈◊〉 after thee will I give that land. 13 So God e As God is said to descend, when he 〈◊〉 some 〈◊〉 of his presence: so he is said to ascend, when the vision is ended. ascended from him in the place where he had talked with him. 14 And jaakôb set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, a pillar of stone, and powered drink offering thereon: also he powered oil thereon. 15 And Iaakôb called the name of the place, where God spoke with him, Bethel. 16 ¶ Then they departed from Bethel, & when there was f The Hebrew word 〈◊〉 as much 〈◊〉 as one 〈◊〉 go from 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 is taken 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a days 〈◊〉. about half a days journey of ground to come to Ephráth, Rachel travailed, and in travailing she was in peril. 17 And when she was in pains of her labour, the mid wife said unto her, 〈◊〉 not: for thou (shalt have) this son also. 18 Then as she was about to yield up the ghost [for she died] she called his name Benony, but his father called him Benjamin. 19 Thus died Rachel, and was buried in the way to Ephráth, which is Beth- 〈◊〉. 20 And jaakôb set a g The anciens fa there's used this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 their hope the resurrection to come, which was not general lie 〈◊〉. pillar upon her grave: This is the pillar of rahel's grave unto this day. 21 ¶ Then Israel went forward, and pitched his tent beyond Migdal-éder. 22 Now, when Israel dwelled in that land Keuben went, and h This teacheth that the fathers were not choose for their merits out by Gods one lie mercies, whose election by their 〈◊〉 was not changed. lay * with Bilháh his father's cócubine, and it came to Israel's ear. And jaakôb had twelve sons. 23 The sons of Leáh Reuben jaakobs elder son, and Simeón, and Levi, and Iudáh, and Issachár, and Zebulún. 24 The sons of Rachel: Joseph and Benjamin. Chap. 48. 7. 25 And the sons of Bilháh rahel's maid Dan and 〈◊〉. 26 And the sons of Zilpáh Leahs' maid Gad, and Asher, these are the sons of Iaakôb which were born him in Padán Arám. 27 ¶ Then jaakôb came unto Izhák his father to Mamré a city of Arbáh: this is Hebrôn, where Abrahám and Izhák were strangers. 28 And the days of Izhák were an hundredth and four score years. 29 And Izhák gave up the ghost and died, and was * gathered unto his people, being old, Chap. 25. 8. and full of days: and his sons Esáu, & Iaakôb buried him. CHAP. XXXVI. 2 The wives of Esáu. 7 Iaakób and 〈◊〉 are rich. 9 The 〈◊〉 of Esáu. 24 The finding of mules. 1 NOw these are the a This genealogy declareth that 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 said 〈◊〉, and that his father's blessing took place inworldelie things. generations of Esáu, which is Edóm. 2 Esáu took his wives of the b Besides those Wives Whereof is spoken. daughter of Canaan: Adáh the daughter of Elôn an Hittite, and Aholibamáh the daughter of Anáh, the daughter of Zibeôn an 〈◊〉. 3 And (took) Basemáth 〈◊〉 daughter, sister of Nebaiôth. 4 And * Adáh bore unto Esáu, Eliphâz, and Basilius Chap. 26. 34. semáth bore Reuél. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 29. 5 Also Aholibomáh bore 〈◊〉, & jaalám, and Konrah: these are the sons of Esáu which were born to him in the land of Canáan. 6 So Esáu took his wives and his sons, and his daughters, and all the souls of his house, and his flocks, and all his cattle, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canáan, & c 〈◊〉 appeareth God's 〈◊〉, which causeth the wicked to give place to the 〈◊〉 that jaakob might en joy Canaan according to God's promise. went into (an other) country from his brother Iaakôb. 7 For their riches were so great that they could not dwell together, and the land, wherein they were strangers, cold not receive them because of their flocks. 8 * Therefore dwelled Esáu in mount Seir: this josh. 24. 4. Esáu is Edóm. 9 So these are the generations of Esáu father of “ Or, the Edomites. Edôm in mount Seir. 10 These are the names of Esau's sons: * Elipház, 1. Chro. 1. 35. the son of Adáh, the wife of Esau, (and) Reuél the son of Bashemáth, the wife of Esáu. 11 And the sons of Eliphâz were Temân, Omâr, Zephon, and Gatám, and Kenàz. 12 And Timná was concubine to Elipház Esau's son, and bore unto Elipház, Amalek: these be the sons of Adáh Esau's wife. " Or, 〈◊〉. 13 ¶ And these are the sons of Reuél: Nàhath and Zérah, Shammah, and Mizzáh: these were the sons of Bashemáth Esau's wife. " Or, 〈◊〉. 14 ¶ And these were the sons of Aholibamah the daughter of Anáh, daughter of Zibeôn Esau's wife: for she 〈◊〉 unto Esáu, jeúsh, and jaalám, and Konrah. Or, chief men. 15 These were d If Gods promise be so sure 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which are not of 〈◊〉 household, how much more will he perform the same to us? Dukes of the sons of Esáu the sons of Elipház, the first born of Esáu duke Temán, duke Omár duke Zephô, duke Kenaz. 16 Duke Kórah, duke Gatám, duke Amalek: these are the dukes (that came) of Elipház in the land of Edom: these were the “ Or, 〈◊〉. sons of Adáh. 17 ¶ And these are the sons of rule Esau's son: duke Náhath, duke Zérah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzáh: these are the dukes (that came) of Reuél in the land of Edôm: these are the “ Or, nephews. sons of Bashemâth Esau's wife. 18 ¶ Like wise these were the sons of Aholibamáh Esau's wife: Duke jeúsh, duke jaalám duke Konrah: these dukes (came) of 〈◊〉, the daughter of Anáh Esau's wife. 19 These are the children of Esáu, and these are the dukes of them: This (Esáu) is Edôm. 1. Chro. 1. 38. 20 ¶ * These are the sons of Seir the Horite, which e Before 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 did there in habit, inhabited the land (before,) Lotán, and Shobál, and Zibeôn, and Anáh. 21 And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishán: these are the dukes of the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edôm. 22 And the sons of Lotan were, Hori and Hemám, and lotan's sister (was) Timná. 23 And the sons of Shobál were these: Aluán, and Manábath, and Ebál, Shephó, And 〈◊〉. 24 And these are the sons of Zibeón: both Aiah, and Anáh: this was Anáh that found f Who not contented 〈◊〉: hose 〈◊〉 of beasles, which God had 〈◊〉, found 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of mules 〈◊〉 ween the ass and the mare mules in the wilderness, as he fed his father Zibeons asses. 25 And the children of Anáh were these: Dishon and Aholibamáh, the daughter of Anah. 26 Also these are the sons of Dishán: Hemdán, and Eshbán, and Ithrán, and Cherán. 27 The sons of Ezer are these: 〈◊〉, and Zaauán, and Akán. 28 The sons of Dishân are these: Vz, & Arán 29 These are the dukes of the 〈◊〉: duke Lotán, duke Shobál, duke Zibeon, duke Anáh 30 Duke 〈◊〉, duke Ezer, duke Dishán: these be the dukes of the Horites after their dukedoms in the land of 〈◊〉. 31 ¶ And these are the g The wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 suddenly to honour, & perish as quickly: but the inheritance of the children of God continneth ever. Psal. 101. 28. Kings that reigned in the land of Edôm, before there reigned (any) King over the children of Israel. 32 Then Béla the son of Beôr reigned in Edôm, and the name of his city (was) Dinhábah. 33 And when Béladyed, jobáb the son of Zérah of Bozrá reigned in his stead. 34 When jobáb also was dead, Hushám of the land of Temani reigned in his stead. 35 And after the death of Hushám. Hadád the son of Bedád, which slew 〈◊〉 in the field of Moáb, reigned in his stead, and the name of his city (was) Auith. 36 When Hadàd was dead, then Samláh of Masrekáh reigned in his stead. 37 When Samláh was dead, Shaúl of h Which city is by the river Euphrates. Rehobóth by the river, reigned in his stead. 38 When Shaúldyed, Baalhanán the son of " Or, near. of Achbôr reigned in his stead. 39 And after the death of Baalhanán the son of Achbôr, Hadád reigned in his stead, and the name of his city (was) Páu: & his wives name Mehetabél the daughter of Matréd, the daughter of Mezaháb. 40 Then these are the names of the dukes of Esáu according to their families, their places (and) by their names: duke Timnan, duke All uáh, duke jethéth. 41 Duke Aholibamáh, duke Eláh, duke Pinon. 42 Duke Kenáz, duke Temā, duke Mibzár. 43 Duke Magdiél, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edôm, according to their habitations, in the land of their inheritance. This Esâuis the Father of i Of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. Edóm. CHAP. XXXVII. 2 joseph accuseth his brethren. 5 He dreameth and is hated of his brethren. 28 They sell him to the Ishmaclites. 5. 34 Iaakób 〈◊〉 joseph. 1 IAakób now dwelled in the land, wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canáan. 2 These are the a That is, the of such things as came to him and his family, as chap. 5. 1. generations of Iaakób, (when) Joseph was seventeenth year old: he kept sheep with his brethren, and the child was with the sons of Bilháh, and with the sons of Zilpáh, his father's wives. And Joseph brought unto their father their evil “ Or, slander. b He complained of the evil words and 〈◊〉, which they spoke and did against him. saying. 3 Now israel loved Joseph more than all his sons, because he begat him in his old age, and he made him a coat of many “ Or, pieces. colours. 4 So when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, than they hated him, and cold not speak peaceably unto him. 5 ¶ And Joseph c God revealed to him by a dream, what 〈◊〉 come to pass. dreamt a dream, and told his brethren, who hated him so much the more. 6 For he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamt. 7 Behold now, we were binding sheaves in the mids of the field: & lo, my sheaf arose and also stood upright, and behold, your sheaves compassed round about, and did reverence to my sheaf. 8 Then his brethren said to him, What, shalt thou reign over us, and rule us? or shalt thou have altogether dominió over us? And d The more that GOD she 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ble to his, the more 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 malice of the wicked rage against them. they hated him so much the more, for his dreams, and for his words. 9 ¶ Again he dreamt an other dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have had one dream more, and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars did reverence to me. 10 Then he told it unto his father and to his brethren, and his father e Not despising the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 senior 〈◊〉 to appease his brethren. rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream, which thou hast dreamt? shall I, and thy mother, and thy brethren come in deed and fall on the ground before thee? 11 And his brethren envied him, but his father “ Or, kept 〈◊〉. f He knew that God was 〈◊〉 of the dream, 〈◊〉 heunder stood 〈◊〉 the meaning noted the saying. 12 ¶ Then his brethren went to keep their father's sheep in Shechem. 13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren keep in Shechem? come and I will sand thee to them. 14 And he answered him, I am here. Then he said unto him, Go now, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and how the flocks prospero, and bring me word again, so he sent him from the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. 15 ¶ Then a man found him, for lo, he was wandering in the field, and the man asked him, saying, What sek est thou? 16 And he answered, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they keep (sheep.) 17 And the man said, They are departed hence: for I herded them say, Let us go unto Dothán. Then went Joseph after his brethren, and found them in Dothán. 18 And when they see him a far of, even before he came at them, they g Thy holy 〈◊〉 covereth no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as do vain writers 〈◊〉 make vice virtue. conspired against him for to slay him. 19 For they said one to an other, Behold, this “ Or, masler of dreams. dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, A wicked beast hath devoured him: then we shall see, what will come of his dreams. 21 * But when Reuben herded (that,) he delivered Chap. 42. 22. him out of their hands, and said, ” Ebr. let us not smite his life. Let us not kill him. 22 Also Reuben said unto them, Shed not blood. (but) cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him. (Thus he said,) that he mightd eliver him out of their hand, and restore him to his father again. 23 ¶ Now when Joseph was come unto his brethren, they stripped Joseph out of his coat, his party coloured co ate that was upon him. 24 And they took him, and cast h Their 〈◊〉 appeareth in this that they sea read man more than God: and thought it was not murder, if they shed not his blood: or else had an excuse to cover their 〈◊〉 him into a pit, and the pit (was) empty, without water in it. 25 Then they sat them down to eat bread: and they lift up their eyes and looked, and behold, there came a company of Ishmeelites from Gilead, and their camels laden with spicery, and rosin, and myrrh, and were going to carry it down into Egypt. 26 Then judah said unto his brethren, What availeth it, if we slay our brother, though we keep his blood secret? 27 Come and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hands be upon him for he is our brother (and) our flesh: and his brethren obeyed. 28 Then the * Midianites merchant men passed Wisd. 10. 13. by, and they drew forth, and life Joseph Psal. 105. 17. out of the pit, and sold Joseph unto the i Moses writing according 〈◊〉 the opinion of them which took the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 one, doth here confound their name's 〈◊〉 as also appeareth vers. 36. and chap. 30. 〈◊〉 or else he was 〈◊〉 offered to the Mi dianites, but sold to the Is 〈◊〉. Ishmeelites for twenty (pieces) of silver: who brought Joseph into Egypt. 29 ¶ afterward Reuben returned to the pit, and behold, Joseph (was) not in the pit: them he rend his clotheses. 30 And returned to his brethren, and said, The child is not (yonder,) and I, whether shall I go? 31 And they took joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and depped the coat in the blood. 32 So they sent that party coloured coat, k To wit, the messengers which were 〈◊〉. and they brought it unto their father, and said, This have we found: see now, whether it be thy sons coat, or no. 33 Then he knew it and said, (It is) my sons coat: a wicked beast hath * devoured him: Chap. 41. 〈◊〉. Joseph is surely torn in pieces. 34 And Jacob rend his clotheses, and put sackcloth about his loins, and sorrowed for his son a long season. 35 Then all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him, but he would not be be comforted, but said, “ Or, I will mour 〈◊〉 for him so long as I live. Surely I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning: so his father wept for him. 36 And the Medianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphár l Which word doth not always signify him, that is gelded, but also him that is in some high dignity. an Eunuch of Pharaohs (and) his “ Or, captain of the guard. chief steward. CHAP. XXXVIII. 2 The marriage of Iudáh. 29 The trespass of Er and Onán and the vengeance of God that came thereupon. 18 Iudáh lycth with his daughter in law Tamár. 29. 30 The birth of 〈◊〉 and Zarah. 1 ANd at that time a Moses describeth the genealogy of judah because the 〈◊〉 should come of him. judáh went down from his brethren, and turned into a man called Hiráh an Adullamite. 2 And Iudáh saw there the daughter of a man called * Shuáh a b Which affinity notwithstanding was condemned of God. Canaanite: and he took 1. Chro. 2. 3. her (to wife,) and went in unto her. 3 So she conceived and bore asonne; and he called his name Er. 4 * And she conceived again, and bore a son, Nomb. 26. 9 and she called his name Onán. 5 Moreover she bore yet a son, whom she called Sheláh: and (judáh) was at Chezib when she bore him. 6 Then Iudáh took a wife to Er his first born (son) whose name (was) Tamár. 7 * Now Er the first born of Iudáh was wicked Nom. 26. 19 in the sight of the Lord: therefore the Lord slew him. 8 Then judáh said to Onán; Go in unto thy brother's wife, and do the office of a kinsman unto her, and raise c This ordre was for the preservation of the stock, that the child begotten by the second brother should have the first which is in the new 〈◊〉 abolished. up seed unto thy brother. 9 And Onan knew that the seed should not be his: therefore when he went in unto his brother's wife, he spilt it on the groúde, jest he should give seed unto his brother. 10 And it was wicked in the eyes of the Lord, which he did: wherefore he slew him also. 11 Then said Iudáh to Tamár his daughter in law, d For she cold marrow in any other family so long as judah would retain her in his. Remain a widow in thy father's house, till Sheláh my son grow up [for he thought (thus,) Jest he die as well as his brethren] So Tamár went and dwelled in her father's house. 12 ¶ And in process of time also the daughter of Shuáh judah's wife died. Then judáh, when he ” Ebr. was comforted. had left mourning, went up to his sheep sherers to Timnáh, he, and his neighbour Hirah the Adullamite. 13 And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy father in law goeth up to Timnah, to shear his sheep. 14 Then she put her widows garments of from her, and covered (her) with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat down in “ Or, in the door of the foil 〈◊〉 or, where were two ways. Petháh-enaim, which is by the way to Timnáh, because she saw that Sheláh was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. 15 When Iudáh saw her, judged her an whore: for she had covered her face. 16 And he turned to the way, towards her, and said, Come, I pray thee, let me lie with thee, [for he e God had wone derfully blinded him that he could not know her by her talk. knew not that she was his daughter in law] And she answered, What will't thou give me forto lie with me? 17 Then said he, I will sand thee a kid of the goats from the flock, and she said, (Well) if thou will't give me a pledge, till thou sand it. 18 Then he said, What is the pledge that I shall give thee? And she answered, Thy signet, and thy “ Or, tire of thy head. cloak, and thy staff that is in thy hand. So he gave it her, and lay by her, and she was with child by him. 19 Then she rose, and went and put her veil from her and put on her widows raiment. 20 afterward judah sent a kid of the goats by the hand of his f That his wickedness might not be known to others. neighbour the Adullamite, for to receive his pledge from the woman's hand: but he found her not. 21 Then asked he the men of that place, saying, where is the whore, (that sat) in 〈◊〉 by the way side? And they answered, There was no whore here. 22 He came therefore to judáh again, and said, I can not find her, and also the men of the place said, There was no whore there. 23 Then judah said, Let her take it to her, jest we be ” Ebr. in contempt. g He fears man more then God. shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her. 24 ¶ Now after three months, one told judah, saying, Tamárthy daughter in law hath played the whore, and lo, with playing the whore, she is great with child. Then judah said, Bring you her forth and let her be h We see that the law, which was written in manheart, taught them that whoredom should be punished with death albeit no law as yet was give. burned. 25 When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, unto whom these things (pertain,) am I with child: and said also, Look, I pray thee, whose these are, the seal, and the cloak, and the staff. 26 Then Iudáh knew (them,) and said, She is i That is, she aught rather to accuse me then I her. more righteous: then I for (she hath done it) because I gave her not to Sheláh my son. So he lay with her k For the horror of the sin condemned him. no more. 27 ¶ Now, when the time was come that she should be delivered, behold, there (were) twins in her womb. 28 And when she was in travel, (the one) put out his hand: and the midwife took and bound a read (thread) about his hand, saying, This is come out first. 29 But when he l Their 〈◊〉 sin was signified by this mon struous birth. plucked his hand back again, lo, his brother came out, and (the midwife) said, How hast m Or the separation between thee and thy brother. thou broken the breach up o thee? and his name was called * Phárez. 30 And afterward came out his brother that (had) the read (thread) about his hand, and his name was called Zárah. 1. 〈◊〉. 2. 4. Mat. 1. 3 CHAP. XXXIX. 1 Joseph is sold to Potiphár. 2 God prospereth him. 7 Poti phas wife tempteth him. 13. 20 He is accused and cast in prison. 21 God showeth him favour. 1 Now Joseph was brought down into Egypt: and Potiphár a Read, chapter 37. 36. an Eunuch of Pha raohs [(and his) chief steward an Egyptian] bought him at the hand of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him thither. 2 And the Lord b The favour of God is the fountain of all prosperity. was with Joseph, and he was a man that prospered and was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord (was) with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prospero in his hand. 4 So Joseph found favour in his sight, and served him: and he made him c Because God prospered him: and so he made religion to serve his profit. ruler of his house, and put all that he had in his hand. 5 And from that time that he had made him ruler over his house and over all that he had the Lord d The wicked are blessed by the company of the godly. blessed the Egyptians house for joseph's sake: and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. 6 Therefore he left all that he had in joseph's hand, e For he was assured that all things should prospero well: therefore he ate and drank and took no care. and took account of nothing (that was) with him, save only of the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a fair person, and well favoured. 7 ¶ Now therefore after these things, his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and said, f In this word he declareth the some whereunto all her flatteries did rend. Lie with me. 8 But he refused and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master knoweth not what (he hath) in the house with me, but hath committed all that he hath to mine hand. 9 There is no man greater in this house than I: neither hath he kept any thing from me, but only thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness and (so) sin against g The fear of God preserved him against her continual temptations. God? 10 And albeit she spoke to Joseph day by day, yet he hearkened not unto her, to lie with her, (or) to be in her company. 11 Then on a certain day (joseph) entered into the house, to do his business: and there was no man of the household in the house: 12 Therefore she caught him by his garment, saying, sleep with me: but he left his garment in her hand and fled, and got him out. 13 Now when she saw that he had left his in her hand and was fled out, 14 She called unto the men of her house, and told them, saying, Behold, he hath brought in an Ebre we unto us “ 〈◊〉, to do us vilennie & shame. to mock us: who came into me for to have slept with me: but I h This declareth that where incontinency is, thereunto is joined extreme impudency and craft. cried with a loud voice. 15 And when he herded that I lift up my voice and cried, he left his garment with me, and fled away, and got him out. 16 So she laid up his garment by her, until her lord came home. 17 Then she told him “ Or, after this manner. according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brogt unto us, came into me to mock me. 18 But assoon as I lift up my voice and cried, he left his garment with me, and fled out. 19 Then when his master herded the words of his wife, which she told him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me, his anger was kindled. 20 And joseph's master took him and put him in ” Ebr. in the prison house. i His evil entreat meant in the prison may be gathered of the Psal. 105. 18 prison, in the place, where the King's prisoners lay bound: and there he was in prison. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and ” Ebr. inclined mercy unto him showed him mercy, and got him favour in the sight of the ” Or, lord. master of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison, and k That is, nothing was done without his commandment. whatsoever they did there, that did he. 23 And the keeper of the prison looked unto nothing that was under his hand, seeing that the Lord (was) with him: for whatsoever he did, the Lord made it to prospero. CHAP. XL. 8 The interpretation of dreams is of God. 12. 19 Joseph expoundeth the dreams of the two prisoners. 23 The in gratitude of the butler. 1 ANd after these things, the butler of the King of Egypt and his baker offended their lord the king of Egypt. 2 And Pharaóh was angry against his two “ Or, eunuchs, the word signifieth them that were in high esla 〈◊〉, or, them that were gelded. officers, against the chief butler, and against the chief baker. 3 Therefore he put them in ward in his chief stuardes house, in the prison (and) place where a God worked many wondered means to deliver his. Joseph was bound. 4 And the chief steward gave Joseph charge over them, and he served them: and they con tinued a season in ward: 5 ¶ And they both dreamt a dream, either of them his dream in one night, b That is, every dream had his interpretation, as the thing after ward declared. each one according to the interpretatio of his dream (both) the butler & the baker of the King of Egypt, which were bound in the prison. 6 And when Joseph came in unto them in the morning, and looked upon them, he hold, they were sad. 7 And he asked Pharaohs officers, that were with him in his master's ward, saying, Wherefore ” Ebr. why are your faces evil. look you so sadly to day? 8 Who answered him, We have dreamt, (each one) a dream, & there is none to inter pret the same, Then Joseph said unto them, c Can not God raise up such as shall interpret such things? Are not interpretations of God? tel them me now. 9 So the chief butler told his dream to Joseph, and said unto him, In my dream, behold, a vine (was) before me, 10 And in the vine (were) three branches, and as it budded, her flower came forth: and the clusters of grapes waxed ripe. 11 And (I had) Pharaohs cup in mine hand, and I took the grapes, and wrong them into Pha raohs cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaohs hand. 12 Then Joseph said unto him, This d He was assured by the Spirit of God that his interpretation was true. is the interpretation of it: The three branch are three days. 13 Within three days shall Pharaóh lift up thy head, and restore thee unto thy ” Ebr. place. office, and thou shalt give Pharaohs cup into his hand after the old manner, when thou wast his butler. 14 But have me in remembrance with thee, when thou art in good case, and she we mercy, I pray thee, unto me, and e He refused not the means to be delivered, which he thought God had appointed. make mention of me to Pharaóh, that thou mayest bring me out of this house. 15 For I was stolen away by theft out of the land of the hebrews, and here also have I done nothing, wherefore they should put me “ Or, in the pit. in the dungeon. 16 And when the chief baker saw that the in terpretation was good, he said unto Joseph, Also me thought in my dream that I had three f That is, made of white twigs or, as some read baskets full of ho les. white baskets on mine head. 17 And in the uppermost basket there (was) of all manner baken meats for Pharaoh: and the birds did eat them out of the basket upon mine head. 18 Then Joseph answered, and said g He showeth that the ministers of God ought not to conceal that, which God revealeth unto them. This is the interpretation thereof: The three baskets are three days. 19 Within three days shall pharaoh take thy head from thee, and shall hung thee on a tre, and the birds shall eat thy flesh from of thee. 20 ¶ And so the third day, (which was) Pharaohs h Which was an occasion to appoint his officers and so to ex a'mine them that were in prison. birthday, he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler, and the head of the chief baker among his servants. 21 And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership, who gave the cup in to Pharaohs hand, 22 But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted unto them. 23 Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. CHAP. XLI. 20 Pharaohs 〈◊〉 are expounded by Joseph. 40. He is made ruler over all Egypt. 51. He hath two sons: Manasseh and Ephraim. 54. The famine beginneth throughout the world. 1 ANd ” Ebr. at the end of two years of days. two years after, Pharaóh also a This dream was not so much for Pharaoh as to be a mean to deliver Joseph and to provide for his Church. dreamed, and behold, he stood by a river, 2 And lo, there came out of the river seven goodly cows and fatfleshed, and they fed in a “ Or, 〈◊〉 place. meadow: 3 And lo, seven other cows came up after them out of the river, evil-favoured and lean fleshed, and stood by thee (other) cows upon the brink of the river. 4 And the evil favoured and lean fleshed cows did eat up the seven well-favoured and fat cows: so Pharaóh awoke. 5 Again he slept, and dreamt the b All these means God used to deliver his servant, and to bring him in to favour and 〈◊〉. second time: & behold, seven ears of corn grew upon one stalk, rank and goodly. 6 And lo, seven thin ears, and blasted with the East wind, sprung up after them. 7 And the thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears, then Pharaóh awaked, and lo, (it was) a dream. 8 Now when the morning came, his spirit was c This 〈◊〉 was ynoughto teach him, that this vision was sent of God. troubled: therefore he sent and called all the sothesaiers of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof, and Pharaóh told them his dreams: but d The wise of the world understand not Gods secrets, but to his servants his Will is revealed. none cold interpret them to Pharaóh. 9 Then spoke the chief butler unto Pharaóh, saying, I e He confesseth his 〈◊〉 against the King, before he speak of Joseph. call to mind my faults this day. 10 Pharaóh being angry with his servants, put me in ward in the chief stuardes house, (both) me and the chief baker. 11 Then we dreamt a dream in one night, (both) I, and he: we dreamt each man according to the interpretation of his dream. 12 And there (was) with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant unto the chief steward, whom when we told, he declared our dreams to “ Read Chapter. 40. 5. us, to every one he declared according to his dream. 13 And as he declared unto us, so it came to near: (for) he restored me to mine office, and hanged him. 14 * Then sent Pharaóh, and f The wicked seek to the Prophets of God in their necessity, whom in their prosperity they abhor. called Joseph, Psal. 105. 20. and they brought him hastily out of prison, and he shaved him, and changed his raiment, and came to Pharaóh. 15 Then Pharaóh said to Joseph, I have dreamt a dream, and no man can interpret it, and I have herded say of thee, (that when) thou hearest a dream, thou canst interpret it. 16 And Joseph answered Pharaóh, saying, g As though he would say, If I in terpret thy dream, it cometh of God and not of me. Without me God shall ” Ebr. answer peace. answer for the wealth of Pharaóh. 17 And Pharaóh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood by the bank of the river 18 And lo there came up out of the river seven fatfleshed, and well favoured cows, and they fed in the meadow. 19 Also lo, seven other cows came up after them poor & very ” Ebr. nought. evil favoured, & leanefleshed I never saw the like in all the land of Egypt for evil favoured. 20 And the lean and evil favoured cows did eat up the first seven fat cows. 21 And when they ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 go into there's inward parts, had eaten them up, it cold not be known that they had eaten them, but they were still as evil favoured, as they were at the beginning: so did I awake. 22 Moreover I saw in my dream, and behold, seven ears sprung out of one stalk, full and fair. 23 And lo, seven ears, withered, thin, (and) blasted with the East wind, sprung up after them. 24 And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. Now I have told the sothesaiers and none can declare it unto me. 25 ¶ Then Joseph answered Pharaóh, (Both) Pharaóhs dreams are one. h Both his dreams tend to on end. God hath she wed Pharaóh, what he is about to do. 26 The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good ears are seven years: this is one dream. 27 Like wise the seven thin and evil favoured cows, that came out after them, are seven years: and the seven empty ears blasted with the East wind are seven years of famine. 28 This is the thing, which I have said unto Pharaóh, that God hath showed unto Pharaóh, what he is about to do. 29 Behold, there come seven years of great “ Or, abundance and saturity. plenty in all the land of Egypt. 30 Again, there shall arise after them seven years of famine, so that all the plenty shallbe forgottten in the land of Egypt, and the famine shall consume the land: 31 neither shall the plenty “ Or, they shall 〈◊〉 no more thep leatie. be known in the land, by reason of this famine that (shall come) after: for it shallbe exceeding great. 32 And therefore the dream was doubled unto Pharaóh the second time, because the thing is established by God, and God hasteth to perform it. 33 Now therefore let Pharaóh i The office of a true Prophet is not only to show the evilsto come but also the reme dyes for the same provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaóh make and appoint officers over the land, and take up the fift part of the land of Egyptin the seven plenteous years. 35 Also let them gather all the food of these good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaóh for food, in the cities, and let them keep (it.) 36 So the food shallbe for the provision of the land, against the seven years of famine, which shallbe in the land of Egypt, that the land perish not by famine. 37 ¶ And the saying pleased Pharaôh and all his servants. 38 Then said Pharaóh unto his servants, Can we find (such) a man as this, in whom (is) the k None should be preferred to honour that have not gifts of God meet for the same Spirit of God. 39 Then pharaoh said to Joseph, For as much as God hath showed thee all this, there is no man of understanding, or of wisdom like unto thee. Psal. 105. 21. 40 * Thou shalt be over mine house, and at thy 1. Mac. 2 〈◊〉. ” Ebr. mouth. l Some read, The people shall kiss 〈◊〉: that is, shall obey thee in all things. word shall all my people be armed, only Act. 7. 10. in the King's throne will I be above thee. 41 Moreover pharaoh said to Joseph, Behold I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. 42 And Pharaóh took of his “ Or, his signs. ring from his hand, and put it upon joseph's hand, & arrayed him in garments of fine linen and put a golden chain about his neck. 43 So he set him upon the ” Ebr. second 〈◊〉. best chariot that he had, save one: & they cried before him m In sign of ho 〈◊〉 Which Word some expound, tender father, or father of the king, or kneel down. Abréch, & placed him over all the land of Egypt 44 Again pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, & without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt. 45 And Pharaóh called joseph's name “ Or, the expounder, of secrets. Zaphnáth-paaneáh: and he gave him to wife Asenáth the daughter of Poti-phérah “ Or, priest. prince of On, then went Joseph abroad in the land of Egypt. 46 ¶ And Joseph (was) n His age is men cioned both to show that his authority came of God, & also that he suffered imprisonment and exi le twelve years and more. thirty year old when he stood before Pharaóh King of Egypt: and Joseph departing from the presence of Pharaóh, went through out all the land of Egypt. 47 And in the seven plenteous years the earth ” Ebr. made for gatherings. brought forth store. 48 And he gathered up all the food of the seven plenteous years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up food in the cities: the food of the field, that was round about (every) city, laid he up in the same. 49 So Joseph gathered wheat, like unto the sand of the sea in multitude out of measure, until he left nombring: for (it was) 〈◊〉 number. 50 Now unto Joseph were borne* two sons Chap. 46. 20. and 48. 5. [before the years of famine came] which Asenáth the daughter of Poti-phérah prince of On bore unto him. 51 And Joseph called the name of the first born Manasseh: for God, (said he,) hath made me forget all my labour and all my o Not Withstanding that his 〈◊〉 house was the true Church of God: yet the company of the Wicked and prosperity caused him to forget it. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 16. father's household. 52 Also he called the name of the second Ephráim: for God, (said he,) hath made me fru teful in the land of mine affliction. 53 ¶ So the seven years of the plenty that was in the land of Egypt were ended. 54 * Then began the seven years of famine to come, according as Joseph had said: and the famine was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt was “ Or, food. bread. 55 At the length all the land of Egypt was affamished and the people cried to Pharaóh for bread. And Pharaóh said unto all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph: whathe says to you, do you. 56 When the famine was upon all the land, Joseph opened all (places,) wherein (the store was) and sold unto the Egyptians: for the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt. 57 And all countries “ Or, came to 〈◊〉 to Joseph. came to Egyptto buy corn of Joseph, because the famine was sore in all lands. CHAP. XLII. 3 joseph's brethren come into Egypt to buy corhe. 7 He knoweth them, and trieth them. 24. 25. Simeón is put in prison. 26 The other return to their father to fet Benjamin. 1 THen a This story showeth plainly that all thingsare governed by God's prowidence for the profit of his Church. jaakób saw that there was food in Egypt, and Iaakób said unto his sons, Why b As men destitute of counsel. gaze you one upon another? 2 And he said, Behold, I have herded that there is food in Egypt, * Get you down thither and buy us food thence, that we may live, and not dye. 3 ¶ So went joseph's ten brethren down to Act. 7. 12. buy corn of the Egyptians. 4 But Benjamin joseph's brother would not jacob sand with his brethren: for he said, Jest death should ” Ebr. should 〈◊〉 him. befall him. 5 And the sons of Israel came to buy food among them that came: for there was famine in the land of Canáan. 6 Now Joseph was governor of the land who sold to all the people of the land: then joseph's brethren came, and bowed their face to the ground before him. 7 And when Joseph saw his brethren, he knee we them, and c This disscmbling is not to be sollowed, nor any 〈◊〉 facts of the father snot 〈◊〉 ovedby Gods word. made himself strange toward them, and spoke to them roughly, & said unto them, Whence come you? Who answered, Out of the land of Canáan, to buy victual. 8 [Now Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him. 9 And Joseph remembered the * dreams, which Chap. 37. 〈◊〉. he dreamt of them] and he said unto them, You are spies, (and) are come to see the ” Ebr nakedness, or, 〈◊〉. weakness of the land. 10 But they said unto him, Nay, my Lord, but to buy victual thy servants are come. 11 We are all one man's sons: we mean trnely, and thy servants are no spies. 12 But he said unto them, Nay, but you are come to seethe weakness of the land. 13 And they said, We thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canáan: and behold, the youngest (is) this day with our father, and one is not. " Or is, dead. 14 〈◊〉 Joseph said unto them, This is it that I spoke unto you, saying, You are spies. 15 Hereby you shallbe proved: d The egyptians which were ido 〈◊〉 used to 〈◊〉 by their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for biddeth to swear by ary 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: yet 〈◊〉 dwelling 〈◊〉 the wicked 〈◊〉 of their corruptions. (by) the life of Pharaóh, you shall not go hence, except your youngest brother come hither. 16 Sand one of you which may fet your brother, and you shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be truth in you: or else (by) the life of Pharaóh you are but spies. 17 So he put them in ward three days. 18 Then Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live: (for) I e And 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. fear God. 19 If you be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in your prison house, (and) go you, carry food (for) the famine of your houses: 20 * But bring your younger brother unto me, Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. that your words may be tried, and that you die not: and they did so. 21 ¶ And they said one to an other, f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 acknowledge 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 other wise they would dissemble Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. We have verily sinned against our brother, in that we saw the 〈◊〉 of his soul, when he besought us, & we would not hear (him:) therefore is this trouble come upon us, 22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Warned I not you, saying, * Sin not against the child and you would not hear? and lo, his g God will take vengeance upon us, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 measure. blood is now required. 23 [And they were not ware that Joseph understood them: for he ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. spoke unto them by an interpreter.] 24 Then he turned from them, and h Though he showed himself 〈◊〉 gorous, yet his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wept and turned to them again, and communed with them, and 〈◊〉 Simeôn from among them, and bound him before their eyes. 25 ¶ So Joseph commanded that they should 〈◊〉 their sacks with wheat, and put 〈◊〉 man's money again in his sack, & give them victual for the journey: and thus did he unto them. 26 And they laid their victual upon their asses and departed thence. 27 And as one of them opened his sack for to give his ass provandre in the in, he espied his money: for lo, it was in his sacks mouth. 28 Then he said unto his brethren, My money is restored? for lo, it is even in my sack. And their hearts ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. failed them, & they were i Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 accused them of their 〈◊〉, they thought God would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them to 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. astonished, and said one to an other, What is this (that) God hath done unto us? 29 ¶ And they came unto Iaakób their father unto the land of Canáan, and told him all that 〈◊〉 be fallen them, saying. 30 The man, (who is) Lord of the land, speak roughly to us, and put us (in prison) as spies of the country. 31 And we said unto him, We are true men, (and) are not spies. 32 We be twelve brethren, 〈◊〉 of our father: one is “ 〈◊〉, can not be found. not, and the youngest (is) this day with our father in the land of Canáan. 33 Then the Lord of the country said unto us Hereby shall I know if you be true men: Leave one of your brethren with me, & take (food) for the famine of your houses and depart. 34 And bring your youngest brother unto me, that I may know that you are no spies, but true men: (so) will I deliver you your brother and you shall occupy in the land. 35 ¶ And as they empted their sacks, behold every man's bundle of money was in his sack and when they and their father saw the bundles of their money, they were afraid. 36 Then 〈◊〉 their father said to them, You have rob me of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeôn is not, and you will take Benia min: all these things “ Or, light upon me. are against k For they seemed not to be touched with any love 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, which increased his sorrow: & partly as 〈◊〉 he suspected them for Joseph. me. 37 Then Reuben answered his father, saying, Slay my two sons, if I bring him not to thee again: deliver him to mine hand and I will bring him to thee again. 38 But he said, My son shall not go down with you: for his brother is dead, & he is left alone: if death come unto him by the way, which you go, them you shall bring my grey head with sorrow unto the grave. CHAP. XLIII. 13 jaakób suffereth Benjamin to depart with his children 13 Simeon is delivered out of prison. 30 joseph goeth aside and weepeth, 32 They feast together. 1 NOw great a This was a great tentation to jaakob to suffer so great 〈◊〉 ne in that land, where God had promised to bless see him. famine (was) in the land. 2 And when they had eaten up the victual which they had brought from Egypt, their father said unto them, Turn again, (and) buy us a little food. 3 And judáh answered him, saying, The man charged us by an oath, saying, * Never see my Chap. 42. 20. face, except your brother (be) with you. 4 If thou will't sand our brother with us, we will go down, and by thee food: 5 But if thou will't not sand (him,) we will not Chap. 42. 20. go down: for the man said unto us, * Look me not in the face, except your brother (be) with you. 6 And Israel said, Wherefore dealt you so evil with me, as to tell the man, whether you had yet a brother or no? 7 And they answered, The man asked straightly of “ Or, of our 〈◊〉 and condition. ourselves and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have you (any) brother? And we told him ” Ebr. to the mouth of these words: that is 〈◊〉 thing which he asked us. according to these words: cold we know certainly that he would say, Bring your brother down? 8 Then said judah to Isráel his father, Sand the boy with me, that we may rise and go, and that we may live and not die both we, and thou, and our children. 9 I will be surety for him: of mine hand shalt thou require him. * If I bring him not to Chap. 44. 〈◊〉. thee, and set him before thee, ” Ebr. I will sin 〈◊〉 thee. then let me bear the blame for ever. 10 For except we had made this tarrying doubtless by this we had returned the second time 11 Then their father Israel said unto them, If (it must needs be) so now, do thus: take of the best fruits of the land in your vessels, & bring the man a present, a little rosin, and a " Or, swear smell les. little honey, spices and 〈◊〉, nuts, and almonds. 12 And take b when we are in 〈◊〉 or danger God forbiddeth not to use alhonest means to better or estate & condition double money in your hand, and the money, that was brought again in your sacks mouths: carry it again in your hand jest it were some over sight. 13 Take also your brother and arise, (and) go again to the man. 14 And c Our chief trust aught to be in God and not in worldly means God almighty give you mercy in the sight of the man, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 deliver you your other brother, & Benjamin: but I shallbe d He speaketh these words not so much of 〈◊〉, as to make hissonnes more careful to bring again their brother. rob of my child, as I have been. 15 ¶ Thus the men took this present, and took twice so much money in their hands with Benjamin, and rose up, and went down to Egypt and stood before Joseph. 16 And when Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to “ Or, the ruler of his house. his steward, Bring these men home and kill meat and make ready: for the men shall eat with me at noon. 17 And the man did as Joseph bad, and brought the men unto joseph's house. 18 Now when the men were brought into joseph's house they were e So the judgement of God pres sed their 〈◊〉. afraid, and said Because of the money, that came in our sacks mouths at the first time, are we brought, that he may ” Ebr. role himself upon us. pike a quarrel against us, and ” Ebr. cast him 〈◊〉 upon 〈◊〉. lay some thing to our charge, & bring us in bondage and our asses. 19 Therefore came they to joseph's steward, and communed with him at the door of the house. 20 And said, O sir, * we came in deed down Chap. 42. 〈◊〉. hither at the first time to buy food. 21 And as we came to an in and opened our sacks, behold, every man's money was in his sacks mouth (even) our money in full weight, but we have brought it again in our hands. 22 Also other money have we brought in our hands to buy food (but) we can not tell, who put our money in our sacks. 23 And he said, “ Or, you are well Peace be unto you, fear not: f Not withstanding the corruptions of Egypt yet joseph taught his family to fear God. your God and the God of your father hath given you that treasure in your sacks, I had your money: & he brought forth Simeon to them. 24 So the man led them in to joseph's house, and gave them water to wash their feet, & gave their asses provender. 25 And they made ready their present against Joseph came at none, [for they herded say, that they should eat bread there.] 26 When Joseph came home they brought the present into the house to him, which was in their hands, & bowed down to the ground before him. 27 And he asked them of (their) ” Ebr. peace. prosperity & said, Is your father the old man, of whom you told me, in good health? is he yet alive? 28 Who answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive: and they bowed down, and made obeisance. 29 And he lifting up his eyes, be held his brother Benjamin his g For they two only were born of 〈◊〉. mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom you told me? And he said, God be merciful unto thee, my son. 30 And Joseph made haste [for his ” Ebr. bowels. affection was inflamed toward his brother, and sought (where) to weep] and entered into his chambre and wept there. 31 Afterwards he washed his face, & came out, & refrained himself, & said, Set on ” Ebr. bread. meat. 32 And they h To signify his dignity. prepared for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by them selves, because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the hebrews: for that was an i The nature of the superstitious is to condemn all other in respect of themselves. abomination unto the Egyptians. 33 So they sat before him: the elder according unto his age, and the youngest according unto his youth, and the men marveled among themselves. 34 And they took meases from before him and (sent) to them: but Benjamin'S mess was five times so much as any of there's: and they drunk k Some time this word 〈◊〉 to be drunken, but here it is 〈◊〉, that they had enough, and 〈◊〉 of the best wine. & had of the best drink with him. CHAP. XLIIII, 15 Joseph accuseth his brother of theft. 33 Iudáh offereth himself to be servant for 〈◊〉. 1 afterward he commanded his steward, saying, 〈◊〉 the men's sacks with food; as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in 〈◊〉 sacks mouth. 2 And a We may not by this example use any unlawful practices, seeing God hath commanded us to walk in simpli city. put my cup, (I mean) the silver cup, in the sacks mouth of the youngest, and his corn money. And he did according to the commandment that Joseph gave (him,) 3 And in the ” Ebr. the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. morning the men were sent away, they, and their asses. 4 And when they went out of the city not far of, Joseph said to his steward, up, follow after the men: and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have you rewarded evil for good? 5 Is that not (the cup,) wherein my lord, drinketh? b Because the people thought he cold denine, he 〈◊〉 to himself that knowledge: or else he feigneth that he consulted with so the saiers 〈◊〉 which simulation is worthy to bereproved. and in the which he doth divine & prophecy? you have done evil in so doing. 6 ¶ And when he overtook them, he said those words unto them. 7 And they answered him, Wherefore saith my Lord such words? God, forbidden that thy servants should do such a thing. 8 Behold, the money which we found in our sacks mouths, we brought again to thee out of the land of Canáan: how then should we steal out of thy lords house silver, or gold 9 With whomsoever of thy servants it be found, let him die, and we also will be my lords bondmen. 10 And he said, Now then let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant, and you shall be ” Ebr. innocent. blameless. 11 Then at once every man took down his sack to the ground, and every one opened his sack. 12 And he searched and began at the elder & left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin'S sack. 13 Then they c To signify how greatly the thing displeased them, & how sorry they were for it. rend their clotheses, & jaded every man his ass, & went again into the city 14 ¶ So judah and his brethren came to joseph's house [for he (was) yet there] and they 〈◊〉 before him on the ground. 15 Then 〈◊〉 said unto them, What act is this which 〈◊〉 have done? Know you not that such a man as I, can divine and prophecy 16 Then said judah, What shall we say unto my Lord? what shall we speak? and how can we justify ourselves? d If we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dent cause of our affliction, let us look 〈◊〉 the secret counsel of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 us justly for our sins. God hath found out the wickedness of thy servants: behold we (are) servants to my Lord, both we, and he, with whom the cup is found. 17 But he answered, God forbidden, that I should do 〈◊〉, (but) the man, with whom the cup is found, he shall be my servant, and go you in peace unto your father. 18 Then judah drew near unto him, and said, O my Lord, let thy servant now speak a word in my Lords ears, & let not 〈◊〉 wrath be kindled against thy servant: for thou art even e Equal in 〈◊〉: or, next unto the King. as Pharaoh. 19 My Lord asked his servants, saying, * Have you a father, or a brother. Chap. 42. 13. 20 And we answered my Lord, We have a father that is 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 a young ” Ebr. child of his old age. 〈◊〉, (which he begat) in his age: and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother and his father loveth him. 21 Now thou said est unto thy servants, Bring him unto me, that I may “ Or, that I may see him. set mine eye upon him. 22 And we answered my Lord, The child can not depart from his father: for if he leave his father, (his 〈◊〉) would dye. 23 Then saidst thou unto thy servants, * Except Chap. 43. 〈◊〉. your younger brother come down with you look in my face no more. 24 So when we came unto thy servant our father, & showed him what my Lord had said. 25 And our father said unto us, Go again, buy us a little food. 26 Then we answered, We can not go down: (but) if our youngest brother ” Ebr. be with us. go with us, than will we go down: for we may not see the man's face, except our youngest brother be with us 27 Then thy servant my father said unto us, You know that my f Rachel bore to jaakob Joseph and Benjamin. wife bore me two (sons) 28 And the one went out from me, and I said, Of a surety he is torn in pieces, and I saw him not since. 29 Now you take this also away from me: if death take him, than g You shall 'cause me to die for 〈◊〉, you shall bring my grey head in sorrow we to the grave. 30 Now therefore, when I come to thy servant my father, and the child (be) not with us [seeing that his ” Ebr his soul is bond to his soule. life dependeth on thee (child's) life] 31 Then when he shall see that the child (is) not (come,) he will die: so shall thy servants bring the grey head of thy servant our father with sorrow we to the grave. 32 Doubtless thy servant become surety for the child to my father, and said, * If I bring him Chap. 43. 9 not unto thee again, them I will bear the blame unto my father for ever. 33 Now therefore, I pray thee, let (me) thy servant bide for the child, (as) a servant to my Lord, and let the child go up with his brethren. 34 For h Meaning, he had rather remain there 〈◊〉 then to 〈◊〉 and see his father in heaviness. how can I go up to my father, if the child (be) not with me, unless I would see the evil that shall come on my father? CHAP. XLV. 1 joseph makerh himself known to his brethren 8 He showeth that all was done by God's providence. 18 Pharaóh commands him to sand for his father. 24 Joseph exhorteth his brethren to concord. 27 jakób rejoiceth. 1 THen Joseph cold not refrain himself before all that stood by him, but he cried a Not that he was 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but that he would cover his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Have forth every man from me. And there tarried not one with him, while Joseph uttered himself unto his brethren. 2 And he wept and cried, (so) that the Egyptians herded: the house of Pharaóh herded also. 3 Then Joseph said to his brethren, I am Joseph: doth my father yet live? But his brethren cold not answer him, for they were astonished at his presence. 4 Again Joseph said to his brethren, Come near, I pray you, to me. And they came near. Act. 7. 13. And he said, * I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 Now therefore be not b This example reacheth, that we must by all means comfort them, which are truly humbled and wounded for their sins. sad, neither grieved with yourselves, that you sold me hither: * for God did sand me before you for (your) preservation. 6 For now two years of famine (have been) through the land, and five years (are) behind, Chap. 50. 20. wherein neither (shall be) ear-ring nor harvest. 7 Wherefore God sent me before you to preserve your posterity in this land, and to save you alive by a great deliverance. 8 Now then you sent not me hither, but c Albeit god test sin, yet 〈◊〉 turneth 〈◊〉 wickedness to serve to his 〈◊〉 rye. God who hath made me a father unto Pharaóh, and lord of all his house, and ruler through out all the land of Egypt. 9 Haste you and go up to my father, and tell him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, GOD hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down to me, tarry not. 10 And thou shalt dwell in the land of Gôshen, and shalt be near me, thou and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy sheep, & thy beasts, and all that thou hast. 11 Also I will nourish thee there [for yet (remain) five years of famine] jest thou perish through poverty, thou and thy household, and all that thou hast. 12 And behold, your eyes do see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that d That is, that I speak in your own language & have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. my mouth speaketh to you. 13 Therefore tell my father of all mine honour in Egypt, and of all that you have seen, and make haste, and bring my father hither. 14 Then he fell on his brother Benjamin'S neck, & wept, & Benjamin wept on his neck, 15 Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and afterward his brethren talked with him. 16 ¶ And the ” 〈◊〉. voice. tidings came unto Pharaohs house, so that they said, joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. 17 Then pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say to thy brethren, This do you, lad your beàstes and depart, go to the land of Canáan, 18 And take your father, and your households and come to me, and I will give you the e The most plentiful ground. best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat of the f The chiefest 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. fat of the land. 19 And I command thee, Thus do you, take you charets out of the land of Egypt for your children, and for your wives, and bring your father and come. 20 Also ” Eb. let not your eye spare your vessels, regard not your stuff: for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours. 21 And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them charets according to the commandment of Pharaoh he gave them victual also for the journey. 22 He gave them all, none except, change of raiment: but unto Benjamin he gave three hundredth pieces of silver, and fine suits of raiment. 23 And unto his father “ Or, he sent as much to wit, silver, as vers, 22 & ten asses. likewise he sentten he asses laden with the best things of Egypt, & ten she asses laden with wheat, and bread, and meat for his father by the way. 24 So sent he his brethren a way, and they departed: and he said unto them, g Seeing he had remitted the fault done toward him, he would not that they should accuse one an other. Fall not out by the way. 25 ¶ Then they went up from Egypt, and came unto the land of Canáan unto jacob their father, 26 And told him, saying, Joseph (is) yet alive and he also is governor over all the land of Egypt, and (jaakobs) heart h As one between hope & fear. failed: for he believed them not. 27 And they told him all the words of Joseph which he had said unto them: but when he saw the charets, which Joseph had sent to carry him, than the spirit of 〈◊〉 their father revived. 28 And israel 〈◊〉, (I have) enough: Joseph my son (is) yet alive: I will go and see him yet I die. CHAP. XLVI. 1 God assureth jaakob of his 〈◊〉 into Egypt. 27 The number of his 〈◊〉 when he went into Egypt. 29 〈◊〉 meeteth his father. 〈◊〉 He teacheth his brethren what to answer to Pharaoh. 1 THen Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beer- 〈◊〉, and a Whereby he both signified, that he 〈◊〉 hip bed the true God and 〈◊〉 t at he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 heart 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that land, from whence present 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. offered sacrifice unto the God of his father Izhák. 2 And God spoke unto Israel in a vision by night, saying, Iaakób, jaakób. Who answered, I am here. 3 Then he said, I am God, the God of thy father, fear not to go down into Egypt: for I will there make of thee a great nation. 4 I will b 〈◊〉 thee by my 〈◊〉. go down with thee into Egypt, and I will also c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. bring thee up again, and Joseph shall d Shall shut 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to him that was most 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 of the kindred. put his hand upon thy eyes. 5 Then jaakób rose up from Beer-shébâ: and the sons of israel 〈◊〉 jacob their father, and their children, and their wives in the charets, which Pharaóh had sent to carry him. 6 And they took their 〈◊〉 and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canáan 〈◊〉. 24. 4. and came into Egypt, (both) * jaakób and Psal. 105. 23. all his seed with him, Isa. 52. 4. 7 His sons and his sons sons with him, his daughters and his sons daughters, and all his seed brought the with him into Egypt. 8 ¶ And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, (even) Iaakób and his sons: * Reuben jaakobs first Exod. 1 2. and. 6. 14. 〈◊〉. 26 5. born. 9 And the sons of Reuben Hanóch, and 1. 〈◊〉. 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and Hezrón and Carmi. 10 ¶ And the sons of * Simeón: jemuél, and Exod. 6. 15. jamin, and O had, and jachin, and Zóhar, and 1. Chr. 4. 24. Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman. 1. Chr. 6. 1. 11 ¶ Also the sons of * Levi: Gershón, Koháth and Merari. 12 ¶ Also the sons of * Iudáh: Er, and Onán, 1. Chro. 2. 3. & 4. 〈◊〉 Chap. 38. 3. and Sheláh, and Phárez, and Zérah: [but Ere, and Onán died in the land of Canáan] And the sons of Phárez (were) Hezrón and Hamúl. 13 ¶ Also the sons of * Issachár: Tolá, and 1. Chro. 7. 1. Phuuáh, and job, and Shimron. 14 ¶ Also the sons of Zebulún: Séred, and Elon, and jahleél. 15 These be the sons of Leah, which she bore unto jaakob in Padan Aram, with his daughter Dinah. All the “ Or, persons. souls of his sons & his daughters (were) thirty and three. 16 ¶ 〈◊〉 the sons of Gad: Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. 17 ¶ Also the sons of * Asher: jimnah, and 1. Chro. 7. 30. Ishuah and 〈◊〉, and Beriah, and Sérah their sister. And the sons of Beriah: Héber, and Malchiél. 18 These are the children of Zilpah, whom Laban gave to Leah his daughter: and these shebare unto jaakob, (even) sixteen souls. 19 The sons of 〈◊〉 jaakobs wife (were) Joseph, and Benjamin. 20 ¶ And unto Joseph in the land of Egypt were born Manasseh, and Ephraim, which Chap. 41. 50. * Asenath the daughter of Poti-phérah prince 1. 〈◊〉. 7. 6, & 8. 〈◊〉. of On bore unto him. 21 ¶ Also the sons of * Benjamin: Bélah, and Bécher, and Ashbél, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, & Rosh, Mupppim, & Huppim, & Ard. 22 These are the sons of Rachel, which were born unto Iaakób, fourteen souls in all. 23 ¶ Also the sons of Dan: Hushim. 24 ¶ Also the sons of Nep htali: jahzeél, and Guni, and lézer, and Shillém. 25 These are the sons of Bilháh, which Labán gave unto Rachel his daughter, and she bore these to Iaakób, in all, seven souls. 26 All the * soul's, that came with jak omb into ut. 10. 21. Egypt, which came out of his" loins [beside 〈◊〉 thightes, jakobs sons wives] (were) in the whole, three score and six souls. 27 Also the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, (were) two 〈◊〉: (so) that all the souls of the house of Iaakób, which came into Egypt, (are) seventy. 28 ¶ Then he sent judàh before him unto joseph, to direct his way unto Góshen, and 〈◊〉, to prepare a place. they came into the land of Goshen. 〈◊〉 bound his es. 29 Then Joseph" made ready his chariot and went up to Goshen to meet Israel his father, and presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept upon his neck a" good 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. while. 30 And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face, (〈◊〉) that thou art yet alive. 31 Then Joseph said to his brethren, and to his father's house, I will go up and show Pharáoh and tell him, My brethren and my father's house, which were in the land of Canáan, are come unto me, 32 And the men (are)e shepherds, and because Was not 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 they of base 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. they are shepherds, they have brought their sheep and their cattle, and all that they have. 33 And if Pharaóh call you, and ask you, What is your trade? 34 Then you shall say, Thy servants are men occupied I suffereth 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 that they 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to him. about cattle, from our childhood even unto this time, both we and our fathers: that you may dwell in the land of Góshen: for every shepekeper is an ᶠ abomination unto the Egyptians. CHAP. XLVII. 7 jaakób cometh before Pharaoh, and telleth him his age. 11 The land of Goshen is given him. 22 The idola 〈◊〉 priests have huing of the King. 28 〈◊〉 age, when he dieth 〈◊〉 Joseph sweareth to bury him with his fathers. 1 THen came Joseph and told Pharaoh, & said, My father, and my brethren, and their sheep, and their 〈◊〉, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canáan, & behold, they are in the land of 〈◊〉. 2 And Joseph took part of his brethren, even a five men, and presented them unto Pharaóh. the King 〈◊〉 assured 〈◊〉 come 〈◊〉 ma people 〈◊〉. 3 Then Pharaóh said unto his brethren, What is your trade? And they answered Pharaóh, Thy servants (are) shepherds, both we and our fathers. 4 They said moreover unto Pharaóh, For to sojourn in the land are we come: for thy servants have no pasture for (their) sheep, so sore is the famine in the land of Canáan. Now therefore, we pray thee, letthy servants dwell in the land of Gonshen. 5 Then spoke pharaoh to Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee. 6 The b joseph's great 〈◊〉 appeareth in that he Would enterpri see nothing with out the King's 〈◊〉 mandement. land of Egypt is before thee: in the best place of the land make thy father and thy brethren dwell: let them dwell in the land of Gonshen: and if thou knowest that there be men of activity among them, make them rulers over my cattle. 7 Joseph also brought jaak ób his father, and set him before Pharaóh. And jaakomb ” Ebr. blessed. saluted Pharaoh. 8 Then Pharaoh said unto jaakomb, ” Ebr. how many days are the 〈◊〉 of thy life. How old art thou? 9 And jaakomb said unto Pharaoh, The whole time of my * pilgrimage (is) an hundredth and Ebr. 11. 9 thirty years: few and evil have the days of my life been, and I have not attained unto the years of the life of my fathers, in he days of their pilgrimages. 10 And jaakomb ” Ebr. blessed. took leave of Pharaoh, and departed from the presence of Pharaoh. 11 ¶ And Joseph placed his father, and his brethren, and gave them possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, (even) in the land of c Which was a city in the country 〈◊〉 Goshen. Ramesés, as Pharaoh had commanded. 12 And Joseph nourished his father, and his Exod. 1. 11. brethren, and all his father's household with bread, even d Some read, that he fed 〈◊〉 as little babes, be cause they cold not provide for themselves against that famine. to the young children. 13 ¶ Now there was no bread in all the land: for the famine (was) exceeding sore: so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canáan were famished by the reason of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered all the money, that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canáan, for the corn which they bought, and e Wherein he both declareth his fidelity toward the King and his mind 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉. Joseph laid up the money in Pharaohs house. 15 So when money failed in the land of Egyt, and in the land of Canáan, than all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die before thee? for (our) money is spent. 16 Then said Joseph, Bring your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, if (your) money be spent. 17 So they brought their cattle unto Joseph, & Joseph gave them bread for the horses, and forth flocks of sheep, and for the herds of cattle, and for the asses: so he fed them with bread for all their cattle that year. 18 But when the year was ended, they came unto him the next year, and said unto him, We will not hide from my lord, that since our money is spent, and my lord hath the herds of the cattle, there is nothing left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies and our ground. 19 Why shall we perish in thy sight, both we, and our f For except the 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 and sown, 〈◊〉 heth and is, 〈◊〉 it were dead. land? buy us and our land for bread, and we & ourland will be bond to Pharaoh: therefore give us seed, that we may live and not die, and that the land go not to waste. 20 So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaóh: for the Egyptians sold every man his ground because the famine was sore upon them: so the land become Pharaohs. 21 And he g By this changing they 〈◊〉 that they had nothing of their own, but received all of the 〈◊〉 liberality. removed the people unto the cities, ” Ebr. end of the border. from one side of Egypt even to the other. 22 Only the land of the Priests boghthe not: for the Priests had an ordinary of Pharaoh, and they did eat their ordinary, which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their ground. 23 Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: 〈◊〉, (here is) seed for you: so we therefore the ground. 24 And of the increase you shall give the fift part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be yours for the seed of the field, and for your meat, and for them of your households, and for your children to eat. 15 Then they answered, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my Lord, and we will be Pharaohs servants. 26 Then Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fift (part,) h Pharaoh in pro viding for idolatrous priests, shallbe a condemn nation to all them which neglect the true ministers of God's word. except the land of the Priests only, which was not Pharaohs. 27 ¶ And Israéld welt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Góshen: and they had their possessions therein, and grew and multiplied exceedingly. 28 Moreover, Iaakób lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, so that the whole age of Jacob (was) an hundredth forty and seven year. 29 Now when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If I have now found grace in thy sight, put thy hand now undermy thigh, and deal mercifully and truly with me: bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt. 30 But when I shall i Hereby he protested 〈◊〉 the died in 〈◊〉 faith of his fathers, 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 to hope for the promised land. sleep with my Fathers, thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their burial. And he answered, I will do as thou hast said. 31 Then he said, Swear unto me. And he swear unto him. And Isráel k He rejoiced that joseph had promised him, and 〈◊〉 himself up upon his pillow, praised GOD, read. 1. worshipped to ward the bed's head. CHAP. XLVIII. 1 Joseph with his two sons 〈◊〉 his sick father. 3 jaakob Chro. 29. 10. rehearseth God's promise. 5 He receiveth joseph's, sons as his. 19 He prefereth the younger. 21 He prophesieth their return to Canáan. 1 Again after this, one said to Joseph, Lo, thy father is sick: them he took with him his a joseph more esteemeth that his children should be received into jaakobs family, 〈◊〉 Was the Church of God, then to enjoy all the treasors of Egypt. two sons, Manasseh and Ephráim. 2 Also one told Jacob, and said, Behold, thy son Joseph is come to thee, & Israel took his strength unto him & sat upon the bed 3 Then Jacob said unto Joseph, GOD ” Or, all 〈◊〉. almighty appeared unto me at * Luz in the Chap. 28. 13. land of Canáan, and blessed me. 4 And he said unto me; Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and will multiply thee, and will make a great * number of people of thee, Chap. 41. 50. and will give this land unto thy seed after thee josh. 13. 7. for an b Which is true in the carnal 〈◊〉 unto the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, and in the spiritual for ever. everlasting possession. 5 ¶ And no we thy too sons, Manasseh and Ephráim, which are born unto thee in the land of egypt, before I came to thee into Egypt, shallbe mine, as Reuben and Simeón are mine. 6 But thy lineage, which thou hast begotten after them, shallbe thine: they shallbe called after the names of their brethren in their inheritance. 7 Now when I came from Padán, Rahél* died Chap. 35. 19 upon mine hand in the land of Canáan, by the way when (there was) but half a days journey of ground to come to Ephráth: and I buried her there in the way to Ephráth: the same (is) Bethlehem. 8 Then Israel beheld joseph's sons and said, Whose are these? 9 And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, which c The faithful acknowledge all benefits to come of God's free mercies. God hath given me here, than he said, I pray thee, bring them to me, that I may bless them: 10 [For the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he cold not (welsh)] Then he caused them to come to him, and he kissed them and embraced them. 11 And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to have seen thy face: yetlo, God hath showed me also thy seed. 12 And Joseph took them away from his knees, and did reverence ” Ebr. his face to the ground. down to the ground. 13 Then took joseph them both, Ephráim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, so he brought (them) unto him. 14 But Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on d God's 〈◊〉 is often times 〈◊〉 to man's, & he prefereth that Which man 〈◊〉. Ephraim's head, which was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head [directing his hands of purpose] for Manasseh (was) the elder. 15 ¶ * Also he blessed Joseph and said, The Ebr. 11. 21. God, before whom my father's Abrahám and Izhák did walk, the GOD, which hath fed me all my life long unto this day, (bless thee.) 16 The e This Angeil must be understand of Christ, as Chap. 31. 〈◊〉. and 32. 1. Angel, which hath delivered me from all evil, bless the children, and let my f Let them be taken as my children. name be named upon them, and the name of my father's Abrahám and Izhák, that they may grow as fish into a multitude in the mids of the earth. 17 But when joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephráim, it g joseph faileth in binding God's grace to the 〈◊〉 of nature. displeased him: and he stayed his Father's hand to remove it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head. 18 And Joseph said unto his father, Not so my father, for this is the elder: put thy right hand upon his head. 19 But his father refused, and said, I know well, my son, I know well: he shallbe also a people, and he shallbe great likewise: but his younger brother shallbe greater than he; and his seed shallbe full of nations. 20 So he blessed them that day, and said, In thee Israel shall bless, and say, God make thee as h In whom God's graces 〈◊〉 manifestly appear. Ephráim and as Manasseh, and he set Ephráim before Manasseh. 21 Then Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die, and God shallbe with you, and bring you again unto the land of i Which they had by faith 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. your fathers. 22 Moreover, I have given unto thee one portion above thy brethren, which k By my 〈◊〉, whom God spared for my sake. I gate out of the hand of the Amorite by my sword and by my bow. CHAP. XLIX. 1 jaakób bless all his sons by name, and showeth them what is to come. 29 He will be buried with his fathers. 33 He dieth. 1 THen jacob called his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall come to you in the a When GOD shall bring you out of Egypt. last days. 2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, you sons of Iaakób, and harken unto Israel your father. 3 ¶ Reuben mine elder son, thou art my b Begotten in my youth. might, and the beginning of my strength, c If thou haddest not lost thy birth 〈◊〉 by thine 〈◊〉. the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power. 4 (Thou wast) light as water: thou shalt not be excellent, because thou went est up to thy father's bed: then did est thou defile my bed, (thy dignity) is go. 5 ¶ Simeon and Levi, brethren (in evil,) the “ Or, their swords were instruments of violence instruments of cruelty are in their habitations. 6 Into their secret let not my soul come: my d Or 〈◊〉 meaning that he neither consented to them in word 〈◊〉 thought. glory, be not thou joined with their assembly: for in their wrath they slew a e The Shechemites. chap. 34. 26. man, and in theirself will they digged down a brickwall. 7 Cursed be their wrath, for it was fierce, and their rage, for it was cruel: I will f For Levi had no part, and Simeon was under judah jos. 19 1. divide them in Iaakób, and scatter them in Israel. 8 ¶ Thou judáh, thy brethren shall praise thee: thine hand (shallbe) in the neck of thine enemies: thy father's sons shall g As was verified in David and Christ. bow down unto thee. 9 judáh, (as) a lion's whelp shalt thou come up from the spoil, my son. He shall lie down (and) couch as a lion, and as a lyonesse h His enemies shall so fear him Who shall stir him up? 10 The “ Or, kingdom. sceptre shall not depart from Iudáh, nor a law giver from between his feet, until i Which is Christ the 〈◊〉, the giver of all prosperity: who shall call the Gentiles to salvation. Shilonh, come, and the people (shallbe) gathered unto him. 11 He shall bind his ass fool unto the k A country most abundant with vines and pastures is promised him. vine, and his asses colt unto the best vine, he shall wash his garment in wine, and his cloak in the blood of grapes. 12 His eyes (shallbe) read with wine, and his teeth white with milk. 13 ¶ Zebulum shall dwell by the sea side, and he (shallbe) an haven for ships: his border (shallbe) unto Zidon. 14 Issachár (shallbe) ” Ebr. An ass of great bones. l His force shallbe 〈◊〉, but he shall want courage to resist his enemies. a strong ass, couching down between two burdens. 15 And he shall see that rest is good, and that the land is pleasant, and he shall bow his shoulder to bear, and shallbe subject unto tribute. 16 ¶ Dan m Shall have the honour of a tribe shall judge his people as one of the tribes of Israel. 17 Dan shallbe a n That is, full of subtlety. serpent by the way, and adder by the path, biting the horse heel's, so that his rider shall fall back ward. 18 o Seeing the miseries that his 〈◊〉 should fall into, he brasteth out in prayer to GOD to remedy it. O Lord, I have waited for thy salvation. 19 ¶ Gad, an host of men shall overcome him, but he shall overcome at the last. 20 Concerning Asher, his p He shall abunde in corn and pleasant fruits. bread (shallbe) fat, and he shall give pleasures for a King. 21 ¶ Naptali (shallbe) a hind let go, giving q Over coming more by fair words then by force. goodly words. 22 ¶ joseph (shallbe) ” Ebr. a son of increase. a fruitful bough, (even) a fruitful bough by the well side: the ” Ebr. daughters small boughs shall run upon the brickwall. 23 r As his 〈◊〉, Potiphar, and others. And the archers grieved him, and shot (against him,) and hated him. 24 But his bow abode strong, and the hands of his arms were strengthened, by the hands of the mighty (God) of jaakomb, of whom (was) the feeder (appointed by) the s That is God. stone of Israel. 25 (Even) by the God of the father, who shall help thee, and by the almighty, who shall bless thee with heavenly blessyngs from above, with blessyngs of the deep, that lieth beneath, with blessyngs of the breasts, and of the whom. 26 The blessyngs of thy father shallbe t In as much as he was more near to the accomplisment of the promise, and it had been more often confirmed. stronger than the blessings of mine elders: unto the end of the hills of the world they shallbe on the head of Joseph, and on the top of the head of him that was u Ether in dignity, or when he was sold from his 〈◊〉. separate from his brethren. 27 ¶ Benjamin shall ravin (as) a wolf: in the mourning he shall devour the pray, and at night he shall divide the spoil. 28 ¶ All these are the twelve tribes of Israel, and thus their father spoke unto them, and blessed them: every one of them blessed he with a several blessing. 29 And he charged them and said unto them, I am ready to be gathered unto my people: * bury me with my Fathers in the cave that Chap. 47. 39 is in the field of Ephron the Hittite. 30 In the cave that is in the field of Machpeláh besides Mamré in the land of Canáan: which (cave) Abrahám bought with the field of Ephrón the Hittite for a possession to bury in. 31 There they buried Abrahám and Saráh his wife: there they buried Izhák, and Rebekáh his wife: and there I buried Leáh. 32 The purchase of the field & the cave that is therein (was bought) of the children of Heth. 33 Thus jaakob made an end of giving charge to his sons, and x Whereby is signified how quietly he died. plucked up his feet into the bed and gave up the ghost, and was gathered to his people. CHAP. L. 12 jaakób is buried. 19 Joseph forgiveth his brethren. 23. He seethe his children's children. 25 He dieth. 1 THen Joseph fell upon his father's face and wept upon him, and kissed him. 2 And Joseph commanded his servants the a He means them that embalmed the dead 〈◊〉 buried them. physicians, to enbaume his father, and the physicians enbaumed Israel. 3 So forty days were accomplished [for so long did the days of them that were enbaumed last] and the Egyptians be wailed him b They were more excessive in 〈◊〉 than the faithful. seventy days. 4 And when the days of his mourning were passed, Joseph spoke to the house of Pharaóh, saying, If I have now found favour in your eyes, speak, I pray you, in the ears of Pharaóh, and say, 5 My father made me * swear, saying, Lo, I Chap. 47. 29. die, buri me in my grave, which I have made me in the land of Canaan: now therefore let me go, I pray thee, and bury my father and I will come again. 6 Then Pharaóh said, Go up and bury thy father, c The very infideles would have other performed. as he made thee to swear. 7 ¶ So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with him went all the servants of Pharaóh, (both) the elders of his house and all the elders of the land of Egypt. 8 Likewise all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, and his father's house: only their children, and their sheep, and their cattle left they in the land of Goshen. 9 And there went up with him both charets and horsemen: and they were an exceeding great company. 10 And they came to “ Or, the corn flower of Atad, Gonrens Atád, which is beyond Jordan, and there they made a great and exceeding sore lamentation: & he mourned for his father seven days. 11 And when the Canaanites the inhabitants of the land saw the mourning in Gore Atád they said, This is a great mourning unto the Egyptians: wherefore the name thereof was called “ Or, the 〈◊〉 of the Egyptians. Abél Mizráim, which is beyond Jordan. 12 So his sons did unto him according as he had commanded them: 13 * For is sons carried him into the land of Act. 7. 16. Canáan, and buried him in the cave of the field of Machpelah, which (cave) * Abrahám Chap. 23. 16. bought with the field, to be “ Or, a possession. a place to bury in, of Ephron the Hittite besides Mamré. 14 ¶ Then Joseph returned into Egypt, he & his brethren, and all that went up with him to bury his father, after that he had buried his father. 15 And when joseph's brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, d An evil conscience is never fully at rest. It may be that Joseph will hate us, and will pay us again all the evil, which we did unto him. 16 Therefore they sent unto joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before his death, saying, 17 Thus shall you say unto Joseph, Forgive now, I pray thee, the trespass of thy brethren, & their sin: for they rewarded thee evil. And now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of thy fathers e Meaning, that they which have 〈◊〉 God should be joined in most sure love. God. And Joseph wept, when “ Or, the messengers. they spoke unto him. 18 Also his brethren came unto him, and fell down before his face, and said, Behold, we be thy servants. 19 To whom Joseph said, Fear not: for am not I under f who by the good success seemeth to remit it, and therefore 〈◊〉 aught not to be revenged by me God? 20 When you thought evil against me, God disposed it to good, that he might bring to pass, as it is this day, and save much people alive. 21 Fear not now therefore, I will nourish you and your children: and he comforted them, and spoke ” Ebr. to their heart. kindly unto them. 22 ¶ So Joseph dwelled in Egypt, he and his father's house: and Joseph lived an g Who, not with standing 〈◊〉 hare rule in Fgypt about four score years, yet was joined with the Church of God in faith and religion. Ebr. 11. 22. hundredth and ten year. 23 And Joseph saw Ephraim's children, even unto the third generation: also the sons of Machir the son of Manaséh were brought upon joseph's knees. 24 And joseph said unto his brethren, * I am ready to die, and God will surely viset you, and bring you out of this land unto the land which he swore unto Abrahám, unto Izhák, and unto Iaakób. 25 And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, h He speaketh this by the spirit of prophecy, 〈◊〉 his brethren, to have full trust in God's promise for their deliverance. God will surely viset you, and you shall carry my bones hence. 26 So Joseph died, when he was an hundredth and ten year old: and they enbaumed him and put him in a chest in Egypt. THE second BOOK of Moses, called Exodus. THE ARGUMENT. AFTER that Iaakób by God's commandment Gen. 46. 3, had, brought his family into Egypt, where they remained for the space of four hundredth years, and of seventy persons grew to an infinite number, so that the King and the country grudhed and endeavoured both by tyranny and cruel slavery to suppress them: the Lord according to his promise. Gen. 15. 14 had compassion of his Church and delivered them, but plagued their enemies in most strange and sundry sorts And the more that the tyranny of the wicked enraged against his Church, the more did his heavy judgements increase against them, till Pharaóh and his army were drowned in the same Sea, which gave an entry and passage to the children of God. But as the ingratitude of man is great, so did they immediately forget Gods wondered benefits: & albeit he had given them the Passeover to be a sign and memorial of the same, yet they fell to distrust, and tempered God with sundry murmurings and grudgings against him and his ministers: sometime moved with ambition, sometime for lack of drink or meat to content their lusts, sometime by idolatry, or such like. Wherefore God visited them with sharp rods and plagues that by his corrections they might seek to him for remedy against his scourges and earnestly 〈◊〉 them for 〈◊〉 rebellions and wickedness. And because God loveth them to the end, whom he hath once begun to love, he punished them not according to their deserts, but dealt with them in great mercies, and ever with new benefits laboured to overcome their malice: for he still governed them and gave them his word and Law, both concerning the manner of serving him, and also the form of judgements and civil policy: to the intent that they should not serve God after their own inventions, but according to that order, which his heavenly wisdom had appointed. CHAP. I 2 children of Iaakób that came into Egypt 8 The new Pharaóh oppresseth them. 12 The providence of God toward them 15 The King's commandment to the mid wives. 22 The sons of the hebrews are commanded to be cast into the river. 1 NOw a Moses describeth the Wondered ordre that God 〈◊〉 in performing his promise to Abraham. these are the names of the children of Israel, which came in to Egypt [every man and his Gen. 15. 14. household came (thither) with Iacob.] 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Iudáh, 3 Issachár, Zebulún and Benjamin, 4 Dan, and Naphthali, Gad and 〈◊〉. 5 So all the “ Or, persons, Gen. 46 28. souls, that came out of the loins of Iaakób, were * seventy souls: Joseph Deut. 10. 22. was in Egypt already. 6 Now joseph died and all his 〈◊〉, and that whole generation. Act. 7. 17. 7 ¶ And the* children of Israel brought forth fruit and increased in abundance, and were multiplied, and were exceeding mighty, so that the b He means the 〈◊〉 of God's hen. land was full of them. 8 Then there rose up a new King in Egypt, who c He considered not how God had preserved Egypt for joseph's sake. knew not Joseph. 9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel (are) greater and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us work wisely with them, jest they multiply and it come to pass, that if there be war, they join themselves also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and d In to 〈◊〉, and so we shall 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉. get them out of the land. 11 Therefore did they set task masters over them, to keep them under with burdens, and they built the city's 〈◊〉 and Raamsés for the “ Or, corn and 〈◊〉. treasures of Pharaóh. 12 But the more they vexed than, the more they multiplied and grew: therefore e The more that God 〈◊〉 his, the more doth the wicked invie them. they were more grieved against the children of Israel. 13 Wherefore the Egyptians by cruelty caused the children of israel to serve. 14 Thus they made them weary of their lives by sore labour in clay & in 〈◊〉, & in all work in the field, with all manner of bondage, ” Ebr wherewith 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 themselves of them by 〈◊〉. which they laid upon them most cruelly. 15 ¶ Moreover the King of Egypt commanded the mid 〈◊〉 of the Hebrew women, [of which the one's names was f These 〈◊〉 to have been the chief 〈◊〉 the rest. Shiphráh, and the name of the other Puáh] 16 And said, When you do the office, of a midwife to the women of the hebrews & see them on their “ Or, seats where upon they 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. stolles, if it be a son, them you shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then let her live. 17 Notwithstanding the mid wives feared God, and did not as the King of Egypt commanded them, but preserved alive the men children. 18 Then the King of Egypt called for the mid wives, and said unto them, Why have you done thus, and have preserved alive the men children? 19 And the mid wives answered Pharaóh, Because the Hebrew g Their disobedience herein was lawful, but their 〈◊〉 evil. women (are) not as the women of Egypt: for they are lively, and are delivered 〈◊〉 the mid wife come at them. 20 God therefore 〈◊〉 the midwives, & the people multiplied & were very mighty. 21 And because the mid wives feared God, therefore he h That is, God increased the families of the Israelites by their means. made them houses. 22 Then pharaoh charged all his people, saying Every man child that is born, i When 〈◊〉 can not prevail by craft, they braced for the into open rage, cast you into the river, but reserve every maid child alive. CHAP. II 2 Moses is born and cast into the flags. 5 He is taken up of Pharaohs daughter and kept. 12 He killeth the Egyptian. 15 〈◊〉 fleeth and 〈◊〉 a wife 23 The Israelites cry unto the Lord 1 THen there went a a This 〈◊〉 was called 〈◊〉, W omaried 〈◊〉. man of the house of Levi, & took (to wife) a daughter of Levi. 2 And the woman conceived and bore a son 〈◊〉. 6. 20. and when she saw that he was fair, * 〈◊〉 Act. 7. 20. hide him three months. 〈◊〉. 11. 23. 3 But when she cold no longer hide him, she took for him an ark (made) of read, & daubed it with slime and with pitch, and b Committing him to the providence of God, W on she cold nor keep from the rage of the tyrant. laid the child therein, and 〈◊〉 (〈◊〉) among the bulrushes by the river brink. 4 Now his sister stood a far of, to wit what would come of him. 5 ¶ Then the daughter of Pharaóh came down to wash her in the river, and her maidens walked by the rivers side: and when she saw the ark among the bulrushes, she sent 〈◊〉 maid to fet it. 6 Then she opened it, and saw it was a child and behold, the babe wept: so she had compassion on it, and said, This is one of the hebrews' children. 7 Then said his sister unto Pharaohs daughter Shall I go and call unto thee a nurse of the Hebrew women to 〈◊〉 thee the child? 8 And Pharaohs daughter said to her, Go. So the maid went & called the c Man's counsel can not hindre 〈◊〉, which God hath determined shall come to pass. childesmother. 9 To whom Pharaohs daughter said, Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will reward thee. Then the woman took the child and nurced him. 10 Now the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaohs daughter, and he was as her son, and she called his name Moses, because, said she, I drew him out of the water. 11 ¶ And in those days, when Moses was d That is, was 〈◊〉 vere old. grown, he went forth unto his brethren, & Act. 7. 23. looked on their burdens: also he saw an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew one of his brethren. 12 And he looked ” Ebr. thus and thus round about, and when he saw no man, he e Being assured that God had appointed him to deliver the Israelites, slay the Egyptian, and hide him in the sand. 13 Again he came forth the second day and Act 7. 25. behold, two hebrews strove: and he said unto him that did the wrong, Wherefore smitest thou thy fellow? 14 And he answered, Who made thee a man of authority and a judge over us? Think est thou to kill me, as thou killed'st the Egyptian? Then Moses f Though by his fear he 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉, yet faith covered it. 〈◊〉. 11. 27. feared and said, Certainly this thing is known. 15 Now Pharaoh herded this matter, and sought to slay Mosés: therefore Moses fled from Pharaoh, and dwelled in the land of Midián, and he sat down by a well. 16 And the “ Or, prince. Priest of Midian had seven daughters, which came and drew (water,) and filled the troghes, for to water their father's sheep. 17 Then the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses rose up and ” Ebr. saved them. defended them, and wattered their sheep. 18 And when they came to Reuél their “ Or, grand father. father, he said, How are you come so soon to day? 19 And they said, A man of Egypt delivered us from the hand of the shepherds, and also drew us water enough, and wattered the sheep. 20 Then he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why have you so left the man? g Wherein he declared a thankful mind, which would recompense thee 〈◊〉 done unto his. call him that he may eat bread. 21 And Moses agreed to devil with the man: who gave unto Moses Zipporáh his daughter: Chap. 〈◊〉. 3. 22 And she bore a son, * whose name he called 〈◊〉: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land. 23 ¶ Then in process of time, the King of Egypt died, and the 〈◊〉 of Israel sighed for the bondage and h God humbleth his by 〈◊〉, that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto him, and receive the 〈◊〉 of his promise. cried: and their cry for the bondage came up unto God. 24 Then God herded their moan, and God remembered his covenant with Abrahám, Izhák, and jaak ob. 25 So God looked upon the children to Israel, and God i He judged their 〈◊〉: or, acknowledged them to be his. had respect unto them. CHAP. III 1 Mosés keepeth sheep, and God appeareth unto him in a bush. 10 He sendeth him to deliver the children of Israel. 14 The name of God. 16 God teacheth him what to do. 1 WHen Moses kept the sheep of jethro his father in law, Priest of Midian, and drove the flock to the backside of " Or, far within the desert. the desert, and came to the a It was so called after the Law was given. Mountain of God, b Called also Sinai. Horeb. 2 Then the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame offyre, out of the mids of a c This signifieth that the 〈◊〉 is not consumed by the fire of afflictions, because GOD is in the mids thereof. bush: and he looked, and behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 3 Therefore Moses said, I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush burneth not. 4 And when the d Whom he called the Angel, 〈◊〉. 2. Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the mids of the bush, and said, Moses, Mosés. And he answered, I am here. 5 Then he said, Come not hither; e Resign thyself up to me Ruth. 4. 7. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. put thy shoes of thy feet: for the place whereon thou standest is f Because of my presence. holy ground. 6 Moreover he said, * I am the God of thyfather, Mat. 22. 32. the GOD of Abrahám, the God of Izhák, Act. 7. 32. and the GOD of jaakob. Then Moses hide his face: for he was g For sin 〈◊〉 seth man to 〈◊〉 God's justice. afraid to look upon God. 7 ¶ Then the Lord said, I have surely seen the trouble of my people, which are in Egypt, and have herded their cry, because of their h Whose 〈◊〉 was intolerable. task masters: for I know their sorrows, 8 Therefore I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians; and to bring them out of that land into a good land and a large, into a land that i Most plentiful of all 〈◊〉. floweth with milk and honey, (even) into the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hiuites, and the jebusites. 9 k He heard before, but now he would revenge it, And now lo, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me, and I have also seen the oppression, wherewith the Egyptians oppress them. 10 Come now therefore, and I will sand thee unto Pharaóh, that thou mayest bring my people the children of Israel out of Egypt. 11 ¶ But Moses said unto God, Who am l He doth not fully disobey GOD, but acknowledgeth his own weakness. I, that I should go unto Pharaóh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt? 12 And he answered, m neither fear thy own weakness, nor Pharaohs tyranny. Certainly I will be with thee: and this shallbe a token unto thee, that I have sent thee, After that thou hast brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God upon this Mountain. 13 Then Moses said unto God, Behold, (when) I shall come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you: if they say unto me, What is his Name? what answer shall give them? 24 And GOD answered Moses, I n The God which have ever been, am and shallbe: the God almighty, by whom all things have their being, and the God of mercy mindful of my promise. AM that I AM. Also he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I am hath sent me unto you. 15 And God spoke further unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The Lord God of your fathers, the God of reeves. 1. 4. jaakób hath sent me unto you: this is my Name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all ages. 16 Go and gather the Elders of Israel together, and thou shalt say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abrahám, Izhák, and jaakób appeared unto me, and said, ” Ebr. in visiting have 〈◊〉. I have surely remembered you, and that which is done to you in Egypt. 17 Therefore I did say, I will bring you out of the affliction of egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hiuites, and the jebusites, unto a land that floweth with milk and honey. 18 Then shall they obey thy voice, and thou and the Elders of Israel shall go unto the King of Egypt, and say unto him, The LORD pray the enough therefore, let us go three " Or, appeared unto us. days journey in the wilderness, that we may o Because Egypt was full of idolatry, God would appoint them a place where they 〈◊〉 serve him purely. sacrifice unto the Lord our God. 19 ¶ But I know, that the King of Egypt will not let you go, but by strong hand. 20 Therefore will I stretch out mine hand and smite Egypt with all my wonders, which I will do in the mids thereof: and after that shall he let you go. 21 And I will make this people to be favoured of the Egyptians: so that when you go, you shall not go empty. 22 p This exemple 〈◊〉 not be followed generally though at God's commandment they did it 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 some 〈◊〉 of their labours. For every woman shall ask of her neighbour, and of her “ Or, in whose houses he 〈◊〉neth. that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver and jewels of gold and raiment, and you shall put them on your sons, and on your daughters, and shall spoil the Egyptians. CHAP. four 3 Moses rod is turned into a serpent 6 His hand, is leprous 9 The water of the river is turned into blood. 14 Aaron is given to help Moses. 21 God hardeneth Pharaóh. 25 His wife circumciseth her son. 27 Aaron meeteth with Moses, and they come to the Israelites and are believed. 1 THen Moses answered, and said, a God beareth with Moses dou 〈◊〉, because he was not all together without 〈◊〉. But lo, they will not believe me, nor hark en unto my voice: for they wilsay, The Lord hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thy hand? And he answered, A rod. 3 Then said he, Cast it on the ground. So he cast it on the ground, and it was (turned) into a serpent: and Moses fled from it. 4 Again the Lord said unto Moses, Put for the thy hand, and take it by the tail. Then he put for the his hand and caught it, and it (was turned) into a rod in his hand. 5 (Do this) b This power to work miracles was to confirm his doctrine, and to assure him of his vocation. that they may believe, that the Lord God of their fathers, the God of Abrahám, the God of Izhák, and the God of jaakób hath appeared unto thee. 6 ¶ And the Lord said furthermore unto him, Thrust now thy hand into thy bosom. And he thrust his hand into his bosom, and when he took it out (again,) behold, his hand was “ Or, white as snow. leprous as snow. 7 Moreover he said, Putthine hand into thy bosom again. So he put his hand into his bosom again, and plucked it out of his bosom, and behold, it was turned again as his (other) flesh. 8 So shall it be, if they will not believe thee, neither obey “ Or, the words consirmed by the first sign. the voice of the first sign, yet shall they believe for the voice of the second sign. 9 But if they will not yet believe these two signs, neither obey unto thy voice, then shalt thou take of the c Because 〈◊〉 three signs should be sufficient witnesses to prove that Moses should deliver God's people. water of the river, and power it upon the dry land: so the water which thou shalt take out of the river, shallbe (turned) to blood upon the dry land. 10 ¶ But Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, ” Ebr. from yesterday, and yet yesterday. neither at any time (have been,) nor yet since thou haste spoken unto thy servant: but I am ” Ebr. heavy of mouth. slow of speech and slow of tongue. 11 Then the Lord said unto him, Who hath given the mouth to man? or who hath made the dumb, or the deaf, or him that seethe, or the blind? have not I the Lord? 12 Therefore go now, and * I will be with Mat. 10, 19, and 12. 13. thy mouth, and will teach thee what thou shalt say. 13 But he said, O my Lord, sand, I pray thee, by the “ Or, ministery. hand (of him,) whom thou d That is, of the Messiah: or some other, that is more meet 〈◊〉. shouldest sand. 14 Then the Lord was e Though we pro 〈◊〉 God justly to anger, yet he will never reject his. very angry with Moses, and said, Do not I know Aarón thy brother the Levite, that he himself shall speak? for lo, he cometh also forth to meet thee, and when he seethe thee, he willbe glad in his heart. 15 Therefore thou shalt speak unto him, and f Thou shalt 〈◊〉 him what to say. put these words in his mouth, and I willbe with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and wilteache you what you aught to do. 16 And he shallbe thy spokesman unto the people: he shallbe, (even) he shallbe as thy mouth, and thou shalt be to him as g Meaning as a wise counsellor and full of God's Spirit. God. 17 Moreover thou shalt take this rod in thy hand, where with thou shalt do miracles. 18 ¶ Therefore Moses went and returned to jethró his father in law, and said unto him, I pray thee, let me go, and return to my “ Or, kinsfolk, and lineage. brethren, which are in Egypt, and see whether they be yet alive. Then jethró said to Moses, Go in peace. 19 [For the Lord had said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return to Egypt: for they are all dead which went about to kill thee.] 20 Then Moses took his wife, and his son, and ” Ebr. caused them to ride. put them on an ass, and returned to ward the land of Egypt, and Moses took the h Where by he wrought the miracles. rod of God in his hand. 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou art entered and come into egypt again, see that thou do all the wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thy hand: but I will i By retaining my spirit and delivering him unto Satan to increase his malice. harden his heart, and he shall not let the people go. 22 Then thou shalt say to Pharaóh, Thus saith the Lord, Israel (is) my son, (even) my k Meaning, 〈◊〉 dear unto him. first born. 23 Wherefore I say to thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son (even) thy first born. 24 ¶ And as he was by the way in the in, the Lord met him, and l God punished with sickness for neglecting 〈◊〉 Sacrament. would have killed him. 25 Then Zipporáh took a sharp knife, and m This act was extraordinary for Moses was sore sick & God even than required it. cut away the fore skin of her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Thou (art) in deed a bloody husband unto me. 26 So 〈◊〉 departed from him. Then she said, O bloody husband [because of the circumcision] 27 ¶ Then the Lord said unto Aaron, Go meet Moses in the wilderness, And he went God of the hebrews hath “ Or, the Angel. met with us: we and met him in the “ Or, 〈◊〉, Mount of God, and kissed him. 28 Then Moses told Aarón all the words of the Lord, who had sent him, & all the signs where with he charged him. 29 ¶ So went Moses and Aaron, and gathered all the Elders of the children of Israel. 30 And Aarón told all the words, which the Lord had spokenunto Moses, and he did the miracles in the sight of the people, 31 And the n So that Moses had now experience of God's promise that he should have good success. people believed, and when they herded that the Lord had visited the children of Israel, and had looked upon their tribulation, they bowed down, and worshipped. CHAP. V. 1 Moses and Aaron do their message to Pharaoh, who letteth not the people of Israel depart but oppresseth them more and more. 20 They cry out upon Moses and Aaron therefore, and Moses complaineth to God. 1 THen afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to a Faith 〈◊〉 meth fear, and maketh men bold in their vocation. Pharaóh, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may b And offer sacrifice. celebrated a feast unto me in the wilderness. 2 And Pharaóh said, Who is the Lord, that I should hear his voice, & let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go. 3 And they said, “ Or, God hath met us. We worship the God of the hebrews: we pray thee, suffer us to go three days journey in the desert and to sacrifice unto Lord our God, jest ” Ebr. jest he meet us With pestilence. he bring upon us the pestilence or sword. 4 Then said the King of Egypt unto them, Moses and Aaron, why 'cause you the people to cease from their works? get you to your burdens. 5 Pharaóh said furthermore, Behold, much people (is) now in the land, and you c As though you Would rebel. make them leave their burdens. 6 Therefore Pharaoh gave commandment the same day unto the task masters of the people, and to their d Which Were of the Israelites and had charge to see them do their 〈◊〉. officers, saying, 7 You shall give the people no more straw, to make brick [as in time past] (but) let them go and gather them straw themselves: 8 Not withstanding lay upon them the number of brick, which they made in time past, diminish nothing thereof: for they be idle, therefore they cry, saying, Let us go to offer sacrifice unto our God. 9 e The more cruelly that tyrant's rage, the 〈◊〉 is God's help Lay more work upon the men, and 'cause them to do it, and let them notregarde f Of Moses and Aaron. vain words. 10 ¶ Then went the task masters of the people and their officers out, and told the people, saying, Thus says Pharaóh, I will give you no more straw. 11 Go yourselves, get you straw where you can find it, yet shall nothing of your labour be diminished. 12 Then were the people scattered abroad throughout all the land of egypt, for to gather stubble in stead of straw. 13 And the task master's hasted them, saying, Ebr. the Work of a day 〈◊〉 his day Finish your days work" every days task as (you did) when you had straw. 14 And the officers of the children of Israel, which Pharaohs task masters had set over them, were beaten, and demanded, Wherefore have you not fulfilled your task in making brick yesterday & today, as in times past 15 ¶ Then the officers of the children of Israel came, and cried unto Pharaóh, saying, Wherefore dealest thou thus with thy servants? 16 There is no straw given to thy servants, & they say unto us, Make brick: & lo, thy servants are beaten, and “ Or, thy people the Egyptians are in the fault. thy people is blamed. 17 But he said, ” 〈◊〉. idle, you are idle. You are to much idle: therefore you say, Let us go to offer sacrifice to the Lord 18 Go therefore now (and) work: for there shall no straw be given you, yet shall you deliver the whole tale of brick. 19 Then the officers of the children of Israel “ Or, looked said on them, Which said. saw themselves in an evil case, because it was said, You shall diminish nothing of your brick (nor) of every days task. 20 ¶ And they met Moses and Aaron, which stood in their way as they came out from Pharaóh. 21 To whom they said, The Lordloke upon you and judge: for you have made our savour to * stink before Pharaóh and before his Read, Gen. 34 30. servants, in that you have g It is grievous thing to the servants of God to be accused of evil, specially of their brethren, When they do as their duty requireth. put a sword in their hand to slay us. 22 Wherefore Moses returned to the Lord, & said, Lord, why hast thou afflicted this people? wherefore hast thou thus sent me? 23 For since I came to pharaoh to speak in thy Name, he hath vexed this people, & yet thou hast not delivered thy people. CHAP. VI 3 God renueth his promise of the deliverance of the Israelites. 9 Moses speaketh to the Israelites, but they believe him not. 10 Moses And Aaron are sent again to Pharaoh 14 The genealogy of Reuben, Simeon, and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron. 1 THen the Lord said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see, what I will do unto Pharaoh for by a strong hand shall he let them go, and even ” Ebr. in a strong hand. be constrained to drive them out of his land. 2 Moreover God spoke unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the Lord 3 And I appeared unto Abrahám, to Izhák, & to laak ób by (the Name) of Almighty God " Or, a l sufficient but by my Name a Whereby 〈◊〉 signifieth that he Will erforme in deed that, Which he promised to their fathers: for this Name declareth that he is constant & Will, perform his pmes. jehouáh was I not known unto them. 4 Furthermore as I made my covenant with them to give them the land of Canáan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers: 5 So I have also herded the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage, and have remembered my covenant. 6 Wherefore say thou unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from the burdens of the Egyptians, and will deliver you out of their bondage, and will redeem you in a stretched out arm, & in great judgements. " Or, plagues. 7 Also I will b He means, as touching the out Ward 〈◊〉: for election to life everlasting is immutable. take you for my people, and will be your God: than you shall know that I the Lord your God bring you out from the burr dens of the Egyptians. 8 And I will bring you into the land which I ” Ebt. liftup mine hand, swore that I would give to Abrahám, to Izhák and to Iaakôb, and I will give it unto you for a possession: I am the Lord 9 ¶ So Moses told the children of Israel thus but they hearkened c So hard a 〈◊〉 it is to show 〈◊〉 obedience under the cross. not unto Moses, for anguish of spirit and for cruel bondage. 10 Then the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 11 Go speak to Pharaoh King of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. 12 But Moses spoke before the Lord, saying, Behold, the children of Israel hearken not unto me, how then shall pharaoh hear me, which am of d Or, 〈◊〉 & rude in speech & by this word (〈◊〉 〈◊〉) is signified the Whole corruption of man's nature. uncircumcised lips? 13 Then the Lord spoke unto Moses and unto Aaronn, & charged them (to go) to the children of Israel and to Pharaoh King of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. 14 ¶ These be the c This 〈◊〉 s he Weth of Whom Moses and 〈◊〉 came heads of their fathers houses: the sons of Reuben the first born of Israel (are) Hanonch and Pallú. Hezronn & Carmi: these are the families of Reuben. 15 Also the sons of Simeón: jemuéll and jamin, and O had, and jachin, and Zonar, and Shall the sons of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeonn. 16 ¶ These also are the names of the sons of 〈◊〉 in their generations: Gershonn, and Koháth and Merari [and the years of the life f For he Was. 42. 〈◊〉 old, When he came into Egypt, and there lived. 94. os Levi (were) an hundredth thirty and seven year] 17 The sons of Gershonn (were) Libni and Shimi by their families. 18 And the sons of Koháth, Amrám & Izhár and Hebronn and Vzziél, [and Koháth lived an hundredth thirty and three year] 19 Also the sons of Merari (were) Mahali & Mushi: these are the families of Levi by their kindreds. 20 And Amrám took jochébed his g Which kind of marriage Was after in the law forbidden. father's sister to his wife, and she bore him Aaronn & Mosés [and Amrám lived and hundredth thirty levit. 18. 〈◊〉. and seven year] 21 ¶ Also the sons of Izhár: h Moses and he Were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Whose rebellion Was punished, Nom. 16. 1 Kórah, and Néphegh, and Zichri. 22 And the sons of Vzzièl: Mishaél, and Elzaphán, and Sithri. 23 And Aaronn took Elishemba daughter of i Who Was a 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. Nomb. 2. 3. Amminadáb, sister of Nahashonn to his wife which bore him Nadáb, and Abihú, Eleazár and Ithamár. 24 Also the sons of Konrah: Assir, and Elkanáh, and Abiasáph: these are the families of the 〈◊〉. 25 And Eleazár Aaron's son took him (one) of the daughters of Putiél to his wife, which bore him * Phinehans': these are the principal Nomb. 25. 10. fathers of the Levites through out their families. 26 These are Aaronn and Moses to whom the Lord said, Bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, according to their k For 〈◊〉 fami lies Were so great, that they might be compa read to armies. armies. 27 These are that Moses & Aaronn, which spoke to Pharaoh King of Egypt, that they might bring the children of Israel out of Egypt. 28 ¶ And at that time when the Lord spoke unto in the land of Egypt, 29 When the Lord, (I say,) spoke unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord, speak thou unto Pharaoh the King of Egypt all that I say unto thee, 30 Then Moses said before the Lord, Behold I am of l The disobedience both of Moses & of the people showeth that their deliverance came only of God's free 〈◊〉. uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hear me? CHAP. VII. 3 God hardeneth Pharaohs heart. 〈◊〉 Moses and Aaron do the miracles of the serpent, and the blood: and Pharaohs sorcerers do the like. 1 THen the Lord said to Moses, Behold, I have made thee Pharaohs a I have given thee power and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 speak in my name and to 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 upon him. God, and Aa ronn thy brother shall “ Or, shall speak for thee (before Pharaoh) be thy Prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I commanded thee and Aarôn thy brother shall speak unto Pharaóh, that he suffer the children of israel to go out of his land. 3 But I will harden Pharaohs heart, and multiply my miracles and my wonders in the land of Egypt. 4 And Pharaoh shall not harken unto you, that I may lay mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out mine armies (even) my people, the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, by great b To strengthen Mosés faith, God promises again to punis he most sharply 〈◊〉 oppression of his Church. judgements. 5 Then the Egyptians shalk now that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth e mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them. 6 So Moses and Aaronn did as the Lord commanded them, (even) so did they. 7 [Now Moses was c Moses lived in affliction and banishment 40 year before he enjoined his office to deliver. four score year old, & Aaronn four score and three, when they spoke unto Pharaoh] 8 ¶ And the Lord had spoken unto Moses & Aaron, saying, 9 If Pharaoh speak unto you, saying, Show God's people, a miracle for you, than thou shalt say unto Aaronn, Take thyrod and cast it before Pharaoh, (and) it shall be (turned) into a serpent. " Or, dragon. 10 ¶ Then went Moses and Aaron unto Pharaoh, and did even as the Lord god commanded: and Aaronn cast forth his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it was (turned) into a serpent. 11 Then Pharaoh called also for the wise men and d It seemeth that these Were lannes and 〈◊〉 read. 2. Tim. 3. 8. so ever the Wicked maliciously resist the truth of God. sorcerers: and those charmers also of Egypt did in like manner with their enchantments. 12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they were (turned) into serpents: but Aaron's rod devoured their rods. 13 So Pharaohs heart was hardened, and he hearkened not to them, as the Lord had said 14 ¶ The Lord then said unto Moses, Pharaohs heart is obstinate, he refuseth to let the people " Or, he any & dull go. 15 Go unto Pharaoh in the morning, [lo, he will come unto the water] & thou shalt stand & meet him by e To Wit, the 〈◊〉 Nilus. the rivers brink, and the rod which was turned into a serpent, shalt thou take in thy hand. 16 And thou shalt say unto him, The Lord God of the hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear. 17 Thus says the Lord, In this thou shalt know that I am the Lord: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine handupon the water that is in the river, and it shallbe turned to blood. 18 And the fish that is in the river shall die, & the river shall stink, and it shall “ Or, they shallbe Weary, & 〈◊〉 to drink. grieve the Egyptians to drink of the water of the 〈◊〉. 19 ¶ The Lord then spoke to Moses, Say unto Aarón, Take thy rod, and stretch out thy hand over the waters of Egypt, over their streams, over their rivers, & over their 'pon des, and over all pools of their waters, and they shallbe () The 〈◊〉 plague. blood, and there shallbe blood through out all the land of Egypt, both in (vessels) of wood, and of stone. 20 So Moses and Aaronn did even as the Lord commanded: * and he lift up the rod, and Chap. 17. 〈◊〉. smote the water that was in the river in the sight of Pharaoh, and in the sight of his servants: and all the water that was in the river, was turned into blood. 21 And the f To signify that it was a true miracle, & that God plagued them in that, Which Was most necessary for the preservation of life. fish that was in the river died, and the river stank: so that the Egyptians cold not drink of the water of the river: & there was blood through out all the land of Egypt. 22 And the enchanters of Egypt did likewise with their sorceries: & the heart of Pharaoh g In outward appearance & after 〈◊〉 the. 7. days Were ended. was hardened: so that he did not harken unto, as the Lord had said. 23 Then Pharaoh returned, and went again into his house, “ Ebr. he set not his heart at all thereunto. neither did this yet entre into his heart. 24 All the Egyptians then digged round about the river (for) waters to drink: for they could not drink of the water of the river. 25 And (this) continued fully seven days after the Lord had smitten the river. CHAP. VIII. 6 Ftogges are sent. 13 Moses prayeth and they dye. 17 Lice are sent, whereby the sorcerers acknowledge God's power 24 Egypt is plagued with noisome flies 30 Moses prayeth again. 32 But Pharaohs heart is hardened. 1 afterward the Lord said unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus says the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me: 2 And if thou will't notlet them go, behold, I will smite all thy country with a There isnothig so Weak, that God can not 'cause to overcome the greatest power of man. frogs. 3 And the river shall scrall full of frogs, which shall go up and come into thy house: and into thy chambre, where thou sleepest, & upon thy bed, and into the house of thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy ovens, and “ Or, upon thy dogh or, into thy 〈◊〉. into thy kneading troghes. 4 Yea, the frogs shall climb up upon thee, and on thy people, and upon all thy servants. 5 ¶ Also the Lord said unto Moses, Say thovun to Aaronn, Stretch thy hand with thy rod upon the streams, upon the rivers, and upon the ponds, and cause frogs to come up upon the land of Egypt. 6 Then Aaronn stretched his hand upon the waters of Egypt, and the () The second plague. frogs came up and covered the land of b But Goshen, Where God's people dwelled Was excepted. Egypt. 7 And the sorcerers did like wise with their sorceries, and brought frogs up upon the land of Egypt. 8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses & Aaronn, & said c Not love, but 〈◊〉 causeth the very 〈◊〉 to seek unto God. Pray you unto the Lord that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people, and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the Lord 9 And Moses said unto Pharaoh, ” Ebr. Have 〈◊〉 honour over me. As concerning me, even command when I shall pray for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee, and from thy houses, that they may remain in the river only. 10 Then he said, To morrow. And he answered Be it ” Ebr. according to thy word. as thou hast said, that thou mayest know, that there is none like unto the Lord our God. 11 So the frogs shall depart from thee, and from thy houses, and from thy servants, & from thy people: only they shall remain in the river. 12 Then Moses and Aaronn went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the Lord " Or, jaidupon concerning the frogs, which he had sent unto Pharaoh. 13 And the Lord did according to the saying of Moses: so the frogs d In things of this life God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the prayers of the just for the ungodly. died in the houses in the towns, and in the fields. 14 And they gathered them together by heaps and the land stank (of them.) 15 But when Pharaoh saw that he had rest (given him,) he hardened his heart, & hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had said. 16 ¶ Again the Lord said unto Moses, Say unto Aaronn Stretch out thy rod, & smite the dust of the earth, that it may be (turned) to () The third plague. lice through out all the land of Egypt. 17 And they did so: for Aaronn stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth: and lice came upon man & upon beast: all the dust of the earth was lice throughout all the land of Egypt. 18 Now the enchanters assayed likewise with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they e God confounded their Wisdom & 〈◊〉 in a thing most vile. cold not, so the lice were upon man and upon beast. 19 Then said the enchanters unto Pharaoh, This is f They acknowledged that this was done by God's power and not by sorcery. the finger of God. But Pharaonhs, heart remained 〈◊〉, and he hearckened not unto them, as the Lord had said. 20 ¶ Moreover the Lord said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaóh [lo, he will come forth unto the water] and say unto him, Thus says the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 21 ells, if thou will't not let my people go, behold, " Or, a multitude of venomous beasts, as serpents etc. I will sand swarms of flies both upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shallbe full of swarms of flies, and the ground also whereon they are. 22 But the land of Gon shen, where my people are will I 'cause to be “ Or, I will separate. wondered in that day, so that no 〈◊〉 of flies shallbe there, that thou 〈◊〉 know that I am the Lord in the mids of the “ Or, land of Egypt. earth. 23 And I will make a deliverance of my people from thy people: to morrow shall this miracle be. 24 And the Lord did so: for there came () The fourth plague. great swarms of flies into the house of Pharaóh, and (into) his servants houses, so that through all the land of Egypt the earth was corrupt by the swarms of flies. 25 Then pharaoh called for Moses and Aaronn, and said, Go, do sacrifice unto your God in this land. 26 But Moses answered, It is not meet to do so for (then) we should offer unto the Lord our God (that, which is) an g For the Egyptians worshipped 〈◊〉 beasts, as the 〈◊〉, the sheep & such like, which the 〈◊〉 offered 〈◊〉. abomination unto the Egyptians. Lo, can we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes and they not stone us? 27 Let us go three days journey in the desert, and sacrifice unto the Lord out God, as he hath commanded us. 28 And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that you may sacrifice unto the Lord your God in the wilderness: but h So that wicked prescribe unto God's messengers how far they shall go. go not far away, pray for me. 29 And Moses said, Behold, I will go out from thee, and pray unto the Lord, that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaóh, from his servants, and from his peoples to morrow: but let Pharaóh from henceforth i He cold not judge his bear't, but yet he charged him to do this unfeignedly. deceive no more, in not suffering the people to sacrifice unto the Lord 30 So Moses went out from Pharaóh & prayed unto the Lord 31 And the Lord did according to the saying of Moses, and the swarms of flies departed from Pharaóh, from his servants, and from his people, (and) there remained not one. 32 Yet pharaoh k Where God giveth not faith, no miracles can pray 〈◊〉. hardened his heart even then also, and did not let the people go. CHAP. IX. 1 The moraines of beaftes. 10 The plague of botches and sores. 23 The horrible hail, thunder, & the lightning. 26 The land of Góshen ever is excepted 27 Pharaóh confesseth his wickedness. 33 Moses prayeth for him 35 Yea is he obstinate. 1 THen the Lord said unto Moses, Go to Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus says the Lord God of the hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 But if thou refuse to let (them) go, and will't yet hold them stil. 3 Behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thy flock which is in the field: (for) upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the cattle, and upon the sheep (shallbe) a () The fift plague. mighty great murrain. 4 And the Lord shall do a He shall declare his 〈◊〉 judgement against his enemies, & high favour towards his children. wonderfully between the beasts of Israel, & the beasts of Egypt: so that there shall nothing die of all (that pertaineth) to the children of Israel. 5 And the Lord appointed a time, saying, To moro we the Lord shall finish this thing in this land. 6 So the Lord did it on the moro we, & all the cattle of Egypt died: but of the cattle of the children of Israel died not one. 7 Then Pharaóh b Into the land of Goshen, where the Israelites dwelled. sent, and be hold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead: & the heart of Pharaoh was obstinate, & he did not let the people go. 8 ¶ And the Lord said to Moses, & to Aarón, " Or, imbere. Take your handful of ashes of the furnace, and Moses shall sprinkle them toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaóh. 9 And they shallbe (turned) to dust in all the land of Egypt: and it shallbe as a scab breaking out into blisters upon man and upon beast throughout all the land of Egypt. 10 Then they took ashes of the furnaces, and stood before Pharaóh: and Moses sprinkled them toward the heaven, and there came () The sixt plague. a scab breaking out into blisters upon man, and upon beast. 11 And the sorcerers cold not stand before Moses, because of the scab: for the scab was upon the enchanters, and upon althe Egyptians. 12 And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaóh, and he hearkened not unto them, * as Chap. 4. 21. the Lord had said unto Moses. 13 ¶ Also the Lord said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, & stand before Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus says the Lord God of the hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 14 For I will at this time sand all my plagues upon c So that thy own 〈◊〉 shall condemn thee of ingratitude & malice. thy heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth. 15 For now I will stretch out mine hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with the pestilence: and thou shalt perish from the earth. 16 And in deed, * for this cause have “ Or, set thee up. I appointed Rom. 9 17. thee, to “ Or, to show thee. show my power in thee, and to declaremy d That is, that all the world may magnify my power 〈◊〉 coming thee. Name throughout althe world. 17 Yet thou exaltest thyself against my people, and lettest them not go. 18 Behold, tomorrow this time I will 'cause to rain a mighty great hail, such as was not in Egypt since the foundation thereof was laid to this time. 19 Sand therefore now, (and ( e Here we see, though God's wrath be kindled yet there is a certain mercy showed even to his enemies. gather thy eat tell, and all that thou hast in the field: (for) upon all the men, and the beasts, which are found in the field, and not brought home, the hail shall fall upon them and they shall dye. 20 Such (then) as feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaóh, made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses: 21 But such as ” Ebr. set not his heart to. regarded not the f The word of the minister is called the word of God. word of the Lord, left his servants, and his cattle in the field. 22 ¶ And the Lord said to Moses, Stretch forth thy hand toward heaven, that there may be hail in all the land of Egypt, upon man and upon beast, and upon all the herbs of the field in the land of Egypt. 23 Then Moses stretched out his rod toward heaven, and the Lord sent thunder, & () The seventh plague. hail and ” 〈◊〉. fire walked. lightning upon the ground: and the Lord caused hail to rain upon the land of Egypt. 24 So there was hail, and fire mingled with the hail, so grievous, as there was none throughout all the land of Egypt, since “ Or, since it was inhabited. it was a nation. 25 And the hail smote throughout all the land of Egypt all that was in the field, both man and beast: also the hail smote all the herbs of the field, and broke to pieces all the trees of the field. 26 Only in the land of Góshen [where the children of Israel were] was no hail. 27 Then pharaoh sent and called for Moses and Aarón, and said unto them, I g The wicked confess, their sins to their condemnation, but they 〈◊〉 not believe to obtain remission. have now sinned: the Lord is righteous, but I and my are wicked. 28 Pray you unto the Lord [for it is enough] that there be no more ” Ebr, voices of God. mighty thunders and hail, and I will let you go, and you shall tarry no longer. 29 Then Moses said unto him, assoon as I am out of the city, I will spread mine hands unto the LORD, (and) the thunder shall cease neither shall there be any more hail, that thou mayest know that the earth is the Lords. 30 Now I know that thou, and thy servants fear the Lord God, h Meaning that when they have their request, they are never the bet 〈◊〉. before I pray. 31 [And the flax, and the barley were smitten: for the barley was eared, and the flax was bolled. 32 But the wheat and the ryewere not smitten for they were “ Or, lare sown. hide in the ground.] 33 Then Moses went out of the city from Pharaóh and spread his hands to the Lord, & the thunder and the hail ceased, neither reigned it upon the earth. 34 And when Pharaóh see that the rain and the hail and the thunder were ceased, he sinned again, and hardened his heart (both) he, and his servants. 35 So the heart of Pharaoh was hardened: neither would he let the children of Israel go, as the Lord had said ” Ebr. by the hand of 〈◊〉. by Moses. CHAP. X. 7 Pharaohs servants counsel him to let the Israelites depart. 13 Greshoppers destroy the country. 16 Pharaoh confesseth his sin. 22 〈◊〉 is sent. 28 Pharaóh forbiddeth Moses to come any more in his presence. 1 AGain the Lord said unto Moses, Go to Chap. 4. 24. Pharaóh: for* I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, that I might work these my miracles “ Or, in his presence. in the mids of his (realm.) 2 And that thou mayest declare in the a The 〈◊〉 should be so great that they should he spoken of for ever, where also we see the 〈◊〉 of parents toward their children. ears of thy son, and of thy sons son, what things I have done in Egypt, & my miracles, which I have done among them: that you may know that I am the Lord 3 Then Moses and Aaronn came unto Pharaóh, and said unto him, Thus says the Lord God of the hebrews, How long will't thou refuse b The end of afflictions is, to humble ourselves with the true repentance under the hand of God, to humble thyself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me. 4 But if thou refuse to let my people go, behold, tomorrow will I bring “ Or, locusts. grasshoppers into thy coasts. 5 And they shall cover the face of the earth, that a man can notse the earth: and they shall eat the residue which remains unto you, and hath escaped from the hail, & they shall eat all your trees that bud in the field. 6 And they shall fill thy houses, and all thy servant houses, and the houses of all the Egyptians, as neither thy fathers, not thy father's fathers have seen, since the time they were upon the earth unto this day So he returned and went out from Pharaoh. 7 Then Pharaohs servants said unto him How long shall he be “ Or, snare. an c Meaning, the occasion of all these evils: so are the godly ever charged, as Elias was by Acháb offence unto us let the men go, that they may serve the Lord their God: will't thou first know Egypt is destroyed. 8 So Moses and Aaaronn were brought again unto Pharoonh, and he said to them, Go serve the Lord your God, but who are they that shall go? 9 And Moses answered, We will go with our young and with our old, with our sons & with our daughters, with our sheep & with our cattle will we go: for we (must celebrated) a feast unto the Lord 10 And he said unto them, Let d That is, I would the Lord were no more affectioned toward you than I am minded to let you go. the Lord so be with you, as I will let you go and your children: behold, for e 〈◊〉 is prepared for you Some read, 〈◊〉 intend some mischief. evil is before your face. 11 (It shall) not (be) so: now go you (that are) men. and serve the Lord: for that was your desire Then they were thrust out from Pharaohs presence. 12 ¶ After, the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand upon the land of Egypt for the grasshoppers, that they may come upon the land of Egypt, and eat all the herbs of the land, (even) all that the hail hath left. 13 Then Moses stretched forth his rod upon the land of Egypt: and the Lord brought an East wind upon the land all that day, and all that night: & in the morning the East wind brought the () The eight plague. grasshoppers. 14 So the grasshoppers went up upon all the land of Egypt, and remained in all quatres Or, he caused them to remain of Egypt: so grievous grasshoppers, like to these were never before, neither after them shallbe such. 15 For they covered all the face of the earth, so that the land was dark: and they did eat all the herbs of the land, & all the fruits of the trees, which the hail had left, so that there was no green thing left upon the trees, nor among the herbs of the field throughout all the land of Egypt. 16 Therefore Pharaôh called for f The wicked in 〈◊〉 seek to 〈◊〉 for help, albeit they hate and de test them. Moses and Aaron in haste, and said, I have sinned against the Lord your GOD, and against you. 17 And now forgive me my sin only this once, and pray unto the Lord your GOD, that he may take away from me this death only. 18 (Moses) then went out from Pharaoh, and prayed unto the Lord 19 And the Lord turned a mighty strong West wind, and took away the grasshoppers, and violently cast them into the g The water seemeth read because the sand or gravel is read: the hebrews calit the Sea of bulrusshes read Sea, (so that) there remained not one grasshopper in all the coast of Egypt. 20 But the Lord hardened Pharaohs heart, & he did not let the children of Israel go. 21 ¶ Again the lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand to ward heaven, that there, may be upon the land of Egypt darkness, even darkness that may be h Because it was so thick. felt. 22 Then Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven, and there was a () The ninth plague. blacke* darkness in all the land of Egypt three days, 23 Not man saw an other, neither rose up from Wisd. 17. 2. the place where he was (for) three days: * but all the children of Israel had light where Wisd 〈◊〉. 1. they dwelled. 24 Then pharaoh called for Moses, and said, Go, serve the Lord: only your sheep and your cattle shall abide, and your children shall go with you. 25 And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices, and burned offerings that we may do (sacrifice) unto the Lord our God. 26 Therefore our cattle also shall go with us: there shall not an i The ministers of God 〈◊〉 not to yield one 〈◊〉 to the wicked, as touching there charge. hoof be left, for thereof must we take to serve the Lord ourgod: neither do we know k That is, with 〈◊〉 beasts or how many. how we shall serve the Lord, until we come thither. 27 [But the Lord hardened Pharaohs heart & he would not let them go] 28 And Pharaôh said unto him, Get thee from me: look thouse my face no more: for when soever thou comest in my sight, thou shalt l Though before he confessed More says just, yet 〈◊〉 his own conscience he threateneth to put him to death. dye. 29 Then Moses said, Thou hast said well: from hence for the will I see thy face no more. CHAP. XI. 1 God promises their departure. 2 He willeth them to borrow their neighbour's jewels. 3 Moses was esteemed of all save Pharaoh 5 He signifieth the death of the first born. 1 NOw [the Lord had said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaóh, and upon Egypt: after that he will let you go hence: when he letteth you go, he shall a 〈◊〉 any condition, but with haste and violence. at once chase you hence. 2 Speak thou now to the people, that every man “ Or, borrow. require of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour * jewels of silver Chap 3. 22. and jewels of gold. 3 And the Lord gave the people favour in the Eccl. 45. 1. sight of the Egyptians: also * Moses (was) 〈◊〉 great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaohs servants, and in the sight of the people.] 4 Also Moses said, Thus says the Lord, * About midnight will I go out into the mids of Egypt. 5 And all the first born in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaóh that sitteth on his throne, unto the first born of the maid servant, that is at b From the 〈◊〉 to the lowest. the mill, and all the first born of beasts. 6 Then there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as was never none like, nor shall be. 7 But against none of the children of Israel shall a dog move his tongue, neither against man nor beast, that you may know that the Lord putteth a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. 8 And all these thy servants shall, come down unto me, and fall before me, saying, Get thee out, 〈◊〉 all the people that c That is, under thy power and government. are at thy feet, and after this will I departed. So he went out from Pharaóh very angry. 9 And the Lord said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hear you, d God hardeneth the hearts of the reprobat, that his glory thereby might be the more see for the. that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt. 10 So Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaôh: but the Lord hardened Pharaohs heart, and he suffered not the children of israel to go out of his land. Rom. 9 17. CHAP. XII. 1 The Lord suiteth the Passeover. 26 The fathers must teach their children the mystery thereof. 29 The first born are slain. 31 The Israelites are driven out of the land. 35 The Egyptians are spoilt. 37 The nombre that departeth out of Egypt. 40 How long they were in Egypt. 1 THen the Lord spoke to Moses and to Adrôn in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This a Called Nisan, containing 〈◊〉 of March and part of April. month (shall be) unto you the beginning of months: it (shallbe) to you the first b As 〈◊〉 the observation of feasts: as 〈◊〉 other policies, theirekened from Septembre. month of the year. 3 Speak you unto all the Congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth of this month let every mantake unto him a lamb according to the house of the c As the fathers of the house hold had great or small families. fathers, a lamb for an house. 4 If the household be to little for the lamb, he shall take his neighbour, which is next unto his house, according to the number of the persons: every one of you, according to his d He shall take so many as are suficient to eat the lamb. eating shall make your count for the lamb. 5 Your lamb shallbe without blemish, a male of a year old: you shall take it of the lambs, or of the kids. 6 And you shall keep (it) until the fourteenth day of this month: then e Every one in his house. all the multitude of the Congregation of Israel shall kill it ” Ebr, between the two evenings or 〈◊〉. at even. 7 After they shall take of the blood and strike it on the two posts, and on the upper door post of the houses where they shall eat it. 8 And they shall eat the flesh the same night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread with sour (herbs) they shall eat it. 9 Eat not there of raw, boiled nor sodden in water, but roast with fire, both his f That is, all that may be 〈◊〉. head, his feet, and his purtenance. 10 And you shall reserve nothing of it unto the morning: but that, which remains of it unto the moro we, shall ye burn with fire. 11 ¶ And thus shall you eat it, Your loins girded your shoes on your feet, and your staves in your hands, and you shall eat it in haste: (for) g The 〈◊〉 be was not the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 signified it: as sacrements are not the thing itself, which 〈◊〉 do represent but signify it. it is the Lords Passeover. 12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt the same night, and will smite all the first borne in the land of Egypt, both man and beast and I will execute judgement upon all the “ Or, princes, or, idols. gods of Egypt. I (am) the Lord 13 And the blood shallbe a token for you upon the houses where you are: so when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destruction, when I smite the land of Egypt. 14 And this day shallbe unto you a h Of the benefit received for your deliverance. remembrance: and you shall keep it an holy feast unto the Lord, through out your generations: you shall keep it holy by an ordinance i That is, until 〈◊〉 coming: for then ceremonies had an end. for ever. 15 Seven days shall you eat unleavened bread, & in any case you shall put away leaven the first day out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be cut of from Israel. 16 And in the first day (shallbe) an holy “ 〈◊〉, calling together of the people to serve God assembly: also in the seventh day shall be an holy assembly unto you: no work shallbe done in them, save about that which every man must eat: that only may you do. 17 You shall keep also (the feast) of unleavened bread: for that same day I will bring your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore you shall observe this day, throughout your posterity, by an ordinance for ever. 18 ¶ In the first (month) and the fourteenth day of the month at k 〈◊〉 in old time so they counted, beginning the day at sun set till the next day at the same time. even, you shall eat unleavened bread unto the one and twentieth of the month at even. 19 Seven days shall no leaven be found in your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread, that person shallbe cut of from the Congregation of Israel: whether he be a stranger, or born in the land. 20 You shall eat no leavened bread: (but) in all your habitations shall you eat unleavened bread. 21 ¶ Then Moses called all the Elders of Israel, and said unto them, Chose out and take you for (every) of your households a lamb and kill the Passeover. 22 And take a * bunch of hyssop, and did it Eb. 〈◊〉, 28. in the blood that is in the bassen, and strike the “ Or, transom or upper door post. lintel, and the “ Or, two side posts, door cheeks with the blood that is in the bassen, and let none of you go out at the door of his house, until the morning. 23 For the Lord will pass by to smite the Egyptians: and when he seethe the blood upon the lintel and on the two door cheeks, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the l The Angelsent of God to kill the first born. destroyer to come into your houses to plague (you.) 24 Therefore shall you observe this thing as an ordinance (both) for thee and thy sons forever. 25 And when you shall come into the m The land of 〈◊〉. land, which the Lord will give you, as he hath promised, than you shall keep this “ Or, ceremony. service. 26 * And when your children ask you, What josh, 4. 6. service is 〈◊〉 you (keep?) 27 Then you shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lords Passeover, which passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and preserved our houses. Then the people n They 〈◊〉 God thanks for so great a benefit. bowed them selves, and worshipped. 28 So the children of Israel went, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron: so did they. 29 ¶ Now at * midnight, the Lord () The tenth plague. smote all Chap. 11. 4. the first born in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaóh that sat on his throne, unto the * firstborn of the captive that Wisd 18. 5. was in prison, & all the firstborn of beasts. 30 And Pharaóh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants and all the Egyptians: and there was a great cry in Egypt: for there (was) o Of these houses, whèrein any first born was either of men or 〈◊〉. no house where there (was) not one dead. 31 And he called to Moses and to Aarôn by night, and said, Rise up, get you out from among my people, both you, and the children of Isráel, and go serve the Lord as you have said. 32 Take also your sheep and your cattle as you have said, and depart, and p Pray for me. bless me also. 33 And the Egyptians did force the people, be cause they would sand them 〈◊〉 of the land in haste: for they said, We die all. 34 Therefore the peoples took they dow before it was leavened, (even) their dough bound in clotheses upon their shoulders. 35 And the children of Israel did according to the saying of Moses, and they asked of the Egyptians * jewels of silver and jewels of Chap. 3. 22. & 11. 2. gold, and raiment. josh. 24. 6. 36 And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: & they “ Or, lent them. granted their request: so they spoilt the Egyptians. 37 Then the * children of Israel took their Nomb. 33. 3. journey from q Which was a city in God's hen. Gen. 47. 11. Ramesês to Succóth about six hundredth thousand men of foot, beside children. 38 And r Which were strangers, and not born of the 〈◊〉. a great multitude of sundry sorts of people went out with them, and sheep, and beeves, and cattle in great abundance. 39 And they baked the dough which they brought out of Egypt, (and made) unleavened takes: for it was not leavened, because they were thrust out of Egypt, neither cold they tarry, nor yet prepare themselves victuals. 40 So the dwelling of the children of Israel, while they dwelled in Egypt, (was) * four 〈◊〉 15. 16. hundredth and thirty years. 〈◊〉. 7. 6. Galat. 3. 17. 41 And when the s From Abraham's departing from Vr in 〈◊〉 unto the departing of the children of Israel from 〈◊〉, are 430. year. four hundredth and thirty years were expired, even the self same day departed all the hosts of the Lord out of the land of Egypt. 42 It (is) a night to be kept (holy) to the Lord because he brought them out of the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord, which all the children of israel musti keep throughout their generations. 43 Also the Lord said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the law of the Passeover: t Except he be circumcised and only profess your religion. no stranger shall eat thereof. 44 But every servant that is bought for money when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof. 45 A stranger or an hired servant shall not eat thereof. 46 * In one house shall it be eaten: thou shalt Nomb. 9 22. carry none of the flesh out of the house, * neither john. 9 36. shall you break a bone thereof. 47 All the Congregation of Israel shall observe it. 48 But if a stranger dwell with thee, and will observe the Passeover of the Lord, let him circumcise all the males, that belong unto him, and then let him come and observe it, and he shallbe as one that is born in the land for none uncircumcised person shall eat thereof. 49 One u They that are of the house hold of God, must be all joined in one faith & religion. law shallbe to him that is born in the land, and to the stranger that dwelleth among you. 50 Then all the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron: so did they. 51 And the self same day did the Lord bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. CHAP. XIII. 1 The first born are offered to God. 3 The memorial of their deliverance. 8. 14 An exhortation to teach their children to remember this deliverance. 17 Why they are led by the wilderness. 19 The bones of Joseph. 21 The pillar of the cloud and of the fire. 1 ANd the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying. Chap. 22. 29. & 34. 19 2 * Sanctify unto me all the first born: (that is) Leu. 27. 26. every one that (first) openeth the womb among Nom. 3. 13. & 8. 16. the children of Israel, as well of man as of beast: (for) it is mine. 3 ¶ Then Moses said unto the people, * Remember Luk. 2. 23. Exod. 23. 3. this day in the which you came out of Egypt, out of the ” Ebr. house of servants. house of a Where they were in most cruel slavery. bondage: for by a mighty hand the Lord brought you out from thence: therefore no leavened bread shallbe b To signify that they had not leisure to leavin their bread. eaten. 4 This day come you out in the month of c 〈◊〉 par te of March & part of April, when 〈◊〉 began to ripe 〈◊〉 that country. Abib. 5 ¶ Now when the Lord hath brought thee into the land of the Canaanites, and Hittites, and Amorites, and Hiuites, and jebusites [which he swore unto thy fathers, that he would give thee, a land flowing with milk and honey] then thou shalt keep this service in this month. 6 Seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread and the d Both the seventh and the first day were holy, as chap. 12. 16. seventh day (shallbe) the feast of the Lord 7 Unleavened bread shallbe eaten seven days and there shall no leavened bread be seen with thee, nor yet leaven be seen with thee in all thy quarters. 8 ¶ And thou shalt show thy son e When thou dost 〈◊〉 the feast of unleavened bread. in that day, saying, (This is done,) because of that which the Lord did unto me, when I came out of Egypt. 9 And it shall be a sign unto thee f Thou shalt have continual remembrance thereof, as 〈◊〉 Voldest of a thing that is in thing hand of before thy eyes. upon thy hand, and for a remembrance between thy eyes, that the Law of the Lord may be in thy mouth: for by a strong hand the Lord brought thee out of Egypt. 10 Keep therefore this ordinance in his season appointed from year to year. 11 ¶ And when the Lord shall bring thee into the land of the Canaanites, as he swore unto thee and to thy fathers, and shall give it thee. 12 * Then thou shalt set a part unto the Lord Chap. 22 29. & 〈◊〉. 19 all that (first) openeth the womb: also every Ezech. 44. 〈◊〉. thing that (first) doth open (the womb, and) cometh forth of thy beast: the males (shallbe) the Lords. 13 But every first fool of an g This is also un 〈◊〉 of the horse and other beasts, which were not offered in sacrifice. ass, thou shalt redeem with a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, than thou shalt break his neck: like wise all the first born of man among thy sons shalt thou h By offering a clean beast in sa 〈◊〉, Levi. 12 6. buy out. 14 ¶ And when thy son shall ask thee “ Or, here afterwards. tomorrow, saying, What is this? thou shall then say unto him, With a mighty hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 15 For when Pharaôh was hard hearted against our departing, the Lord then slew all the first born in the land of Egypt: from the first born of man even to the first born of beast therefore I sacrifice unto the Lord all the ma les that (first) open the womb, but all the first born of my sons I redeem. 16 And it shallbe as a token upon thy hand, and as “ Or, signs of remembrance. frountelets between thy eyes, that the Lord brought us out of Egypt by a mighty hand. 17 ¶ Now when Pharaôh had let the people go, God carried them not by the way of the Philistines country, “ Or, because. though it (were) nearer: [for God said, Jest the people repent when they see i Which the Phi 〈◊〉 would have made against them by 〈◊〉 them the passable. war, and turn again to Egypt. 18 But God made the people to go about by the way of the wilderness of the read Sea: and the children of Israel went up k That is, not privily, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and as the word doth signify, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ordre by 〈◊〉 and five. armed out of the land of Egypt. 19 [Andrea Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had made the children of Israel swear, saying, * God will surely visit you, and you shall take my bones away hence with you] Gene. 50 25. 20 ¶ So they took their journey from Succóth, josh 24. 32. and camped in Ethám in the edge of the wilderness. 21 * And the Lord went before them by day Nom. 14. 14. Deut. 〈◊〉. 13. in a pillar of a l To 〈◊〉 them from the heat of the sun. cloud to lead them the Psal. 78 14. way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give 1. Cor. 10. 1. them light, that they might go both by day and by night. 22 * He took not away the pillar of the cloud Nehe. 9 19 by day, nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people. CHAP. XIIII. 4. 8 Pharaohs heart is hardened, and pursueth the Israelites. 11 The 〈◊〉 stricken with fear murmur against Moses. 21 He divideth the Sea. 23. 27 The Egyptians follow and are drowned. 1 THen the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they a From 〈◊〉 the country of the 〈◊〉. return and camp before b So the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 before them, moun 〈◊〉 on either side, and the enemy at their back: yet they obeyed God and were delivered. Pi-hahiróth, between Migdól and the Sea, over against * Baal-zephón: about it shall you camp by the Sea. 3 For Pharaóh will say of the children of Israel, They are tangled in the land: the wilderness hath shut them in. 4 And I will harden Pharaohs heart that he shall follow after you: so I will c By punishing his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. get me honour upon Pharaôh, and upon all his host: the Egyptians also shall know that I am the Lord: and they did so. 5 ¶ Then it was told the King of egypt, that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we this done, and have let Israel go out of our service? 6 And he made ready his charets, and took his people with him. 7 And took six hundredth choose charets, and d josephus writeth that besides these charetes there were 50000 horsemen, and 200000, 〈◊〉. all the charets of Egypt, and captains over every one of them. 8 [For the Lord had hardened the heart of Pharaóh King of Egypt, and he followed after the children of Israel: but the children of Israel went out with an e With great joy and boldness. high hand] josh. 24. 6. 9 * And the Egyptians pursued after them, and 1. Mac. 4. 9 all the horses (and) charets of Pharaoh, and his horsemen and his host overtook them camping by the Sea, beside Pi-hahiroth, before Baal-zephon. 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israéllift up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them, and they were sore f They, which a 〈◊〉 before in their deliverance 〈◊〉, being now in danger are 〈◊〉 and murmur. afraid: wherefore the children of Israel cried unto the Lord In this figure four chiefs points are to be considered, first that the Church of God is ever subject in this world to the Cross and to be afflicted after one sort or other. The second, that the ministers of God following their vocation shallbe evil spoken of, and murmured against, even of them that pretend the same cause and Religion that they do. The third, that God delivereth not his Church incontinently out of dangers, but to exercise their faith and patience continueth their troubles, yea and often 〈◊〉 augmenteth them as the Israelites were now 〈◊〉 less hope of their lives then when they were in 〈◊〉. The fourth point is, that when the dangers are most great, than God's help is most ready to secure: for the Israelites had on either side them, huge rocks and mountains, before them the Sea, behind them most cruel enemies, so that there was no way left to escape to man's judgement. 11 And they said unto Moses, Haste thou brought us to die in the wilderness, because there were no graves in egypt? wherefore haste thou served us thus, to carry us out of egypt. 12 Did not we tell thee this thing in egypt, saying, Let g Such is the impatiency of the 〈◊〉, that it can not abide Gods appointed time. us be in rest, that we may serve the Egyptians? for it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, then that we should die in the wilderness. 13 Then Moses said to the people, Fear you not, stand still, and behold “ Or, deliverance. the salvation of the LORD which will show to you this day. For the Egyptians, whom you have seen this day, you shall never see them again. 14 The Lord shall fight for you: therefore h Only put your 〈◊〉 in GOD 〈◊〉 grudging or doubting. hold you your peace. 15 ¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore i Thus intentations faith 〈◊〉 against the flesh, and 〈◊〉 with inward groanings 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward: 16 Andlyft thou up thy rod, and stretch up thine hand upon the Sea and divide it, and let the children of Israel go on dry ground through the mids of the Sea. 17 Andl, behold I will harden the heart of the Egyptians that they may follow them, and I will get me honour upon Pharaóh, and upon all his host, upon his charets, and upon his horsemen. 18 Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have got me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his charets, and upon his horsemen. 19 [And the Angel of God, which went before the host of Israel, removed and went behind them: also the pillar of the cloud went from before them, and stood behind them. 20 And came 〈◊〉 the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel: it was both a cloud and darkness, yet gave it k The cloud showeth light to the Israelites, but to the Egyptians it was darkness, so that their two hosts cold not join 〈◊〉. light by night, so that all the night long the one came not at the other] 21 And Moses stretched forth his hand upon the Sea, and the LORD caused the Sea to run back by a strong East wind all the night, and made the Seadrye land: for the josh. 4, 23. waters were * divided. Psal. 114. 3. 22 Then the * children of Israel went through Psal. 78. 13. 1. Cor. 10. 1. the mids of the Sea upon the dry Ebr. 11. 29. ground, and the waters (were) a brickwall unto them on the right hand, and on 〈◊〉 hand. 23 And the Egyptians pursued and went after them to the mids of thee, Sea, (even) all Pharaohs horses, his charetes, and his horsemen. 24 Not we in the morning l Which was about the three last hours of the night. watch, when the LORD looked unto the host of the 〈◊〉, out of the fiery and cloudy pillar, he struck the host of the Egyptians with fear. 25 For he took of their chariot wheels, and they drove them with much a do: so that the " Or, heavily. Egyptians (every) one said, I will flee 〈◊〉 the face of Israel: for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians. 26 ¶ Then the Lord said to Moses, Stretch thy hand upon the Sea, that the waters may return upon the Egyptians, upon their 〈◊〉 and upon their horsemen. 27 Then Moses stretched forth his hand upon the Sea, and the Sea returned to his force early in the morning, and the Egyptians fled against it: but the Lord m 〈◊〉 the Lord by the water saved his, 〈◊〉 by the water drowned his enemies. overthrew the Egyptians in the mids of the Sea. 28 So the water returned and covered the charets and the horsemen, (even) all the host of Pharaóh that came into the Sea after them: there remained not one of them. 29 But the children of Israel walked upon dry land through the mids of the Sea, and the waters (were) a brickwall unto them on their right hand, and on their left. 30 Thus the LORD saved Israel the same 〈◊〉 out of the hand of the Egyptians and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the Sea bank. 31 And Israel saw the mighty ” Hebr. hand. power, which the Lord showed upon the Egyptians: so the people feared the Lordand believed the Lord, and his n That is, the doctrine which 〈◊〉 taught them in the Name of 〈◊〉 Lord servant Moses. CHAP. XU. 1. 20. Mosés with the men and women sing praises unto God for their deliverance. 23 The people murmur. 25 At the prayer of Moses the bitter waters are sweet. 26 God 〈◊〉 the people 〈◊〉. 1 THen a Praising God for the overthrow of hyennemyes and their deliverance. sang * Mosés and the children of israel this song unto the Lord, and said in this manner, I will sing unto the Lord: for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse Wisd. 10. 24. and him that road upon him hath he overthrown in the Sea. 2 The Lord (is) my strength and “ Or, the 〈◊〉 of my 〈◊〉 of praise. praise, and he is become my salvation. He is my God, and I will b To worship him therein. prepare him a tabernacle, (he is) my fa thers God, and I will exalt him. 3 The Lord (is) a c In battle he 〈◊〉 ever. man of war, his d 〈◊〉 constant in his promise. Name (is) jehouáh. 4 Pharaohs charets and his host hath he cast into the Sea: his choose captains also were drowned in the read Sea. 5 The depths have covered them, they sank to the bothome as a stone. " Or, power. 6 Thy right hand, Lord, is glorious in power: thy right hand, LORD, hath bruised the enemy. 7 And in thy great glory thou haste overthrown them that rose 〈◊〉 e Those, that are enemies to God's people, are his enemies. thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which) consumed them as the stubble. 8 And by the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered, the floods stood still as an heap, the depths congealed together in the “ Or, in the depth of the Sea. heart of the Sea. 9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake (them,) I will divide the spoil, my lust shallbe satisfied upon them, I will draw my sword, mine hand shall destroy them. 10 Thou blewest with thy wind, the Sea covered them, they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11 Who is like unto thee, o LORD, among the f For so, often 〈◊〉 the Scripture 〈◊〉 the mighty men of the world. Gods! who is like thee (so) glorious in holiness, g Which oughtest to be praised with all fear and reverence, fearful in praises, showing wonders! 12 Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. 13 Thou will't by thy mercy carry this people, (which) thou deliveredst: thou wilbring (them) in thy strength unto thy holy h That is, into the land of Cha naan: or into 〈◊〉- zion. habitation. 14 The people shall hear (and) be afraid: sorrow we shall come upon the inhabitants of Palestina. 15 Then the dukes of Edôm shallbe amazed & trembling shall come upon the great men of Moamb: all the inhabitants of Canáan shall wax faint hearted. 16 * Fear and dread shall fall upon them: because 〈◊〉. 2. 25. of the “ Or, forthi great power. greatness of thy arm, they josh. 2. 9 shallbe still as a stone, till thy people pass, o Lord: till this people pass, (which) thou hast purchased. 17 Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thy i Which was mount 〈◊〉, where afterward the Temple was built. inheritance, (which is) the place (that) thou hast prepared 〈◊〉 Lord, for to dwell in, (even) the sanctuary, o Lord, (which) thy hands shall establish. 18 The Lord shall reign for ever and ever. 19 For Pharaohs horses went with his charets and horsemen into the Sea, & the Lord brought the waters of the Sea upon them: but the children of Israel went on dry land in the mids of the Sea. 20 ¶ And Miriám the prophetess sister of Aaronn took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women came out after her with timbrels & k 〈◊〉 their great joy which custom the jews 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 solennites. dances. 21 And Miriám l By singing the like song of thanks giving. answered the men, Singye un to the Lord: for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he overthrown 〈◊〉. 11.34. & 21.21: but it aught not to be a cloak to cover our wanten dances. in the Sea. 22 Then Moses brought Israel from the read Sea and they went out into the wilderness of Shur: and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no waters. 23 And when they came to Maráh, they cold not drink of the waters of Maráh, for they were bitter: therefore the name of the place was called “ Or, Biternes. Maráh. 24 Then the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? 25 And he cried unto the Lord, and the Lord 〈◊〉. 38.5. showed him a * tre, (which) when he had cast into the waters, the waters were sweet: there he made them an ordinance and a law, and there he m That is, God, or, Moses in God's name. proved them, 26 And said, If thou will't diligently harken, (o Israel,) unto the voice of the Lord thy God, and will't do that, which is n Which is, to do that only that God 〈◊〉 right in his sight, and will't give ear unto his commandments, and keep all his ordinances, then will I put none of these diseases upon thee, which I brought upon the Egyptians: for I (am) the Lord that heals thee. 27 ¶ * And they came to Elim, where (were) Nomb. 33.9. twelve founteines of water and seventy “ Or, date trees. palm trees, & they camped there by the waters. CHAP. XVI. 1 The Israelites come to the desert of Sin, and murmur against Moses and Aaron. 13 The Lord 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and Manna. 17 The seventh day Manna cold not be found. 32 It is kept for a remembrance to the 〈◊〉. 1 AFterward all the Congregation of the children of Israel departed from Elim, and came to the wilderness of a This in the eight place wherein they had camped: their is an other place called zin, which was the 33 place, wherein they camped: and is also called Kadesh. Sin, [which is between Elim and Sinái] the fifteenth day of the second month after they departing out of the land of Egypt. 2 And the whole Congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron in the wilderness. 3 For the children of Israel said to them O Nomb. 33.36. that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh b So hard a thing it is to the flesh not to 〈◊〉 against God, when the belly is pinched. pots, when we ate bread (our) bellies full for you have brought us out into this wilderness, to kill this whole company with famine. 4 ¶ Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will 'cause bread to rain from heaven to you, and the people shall go out, and gather that that is sufficient for every c To signify, that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 depend upon God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 day to day. day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my Law or no. 5 But the sixt day they shall prepare that, which they shall bring (home,) and it shallbe twice as much as they gather daily. 6 Then Moses and Aarôn said unto all the children of Israel, At even you shall know; that the Lord brought you out of the land of Egypt: 7 And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord: d He gave them not Manna because they murmured, but for his promise sake. for he hath herded your grudgings against the Lord: and what are we that you have murmured against us? 8 Again Moses said, At even shall the Lord give you 〈◊〉 to eat, and in the morning your fill of bread: for the Lord hath herded your murmur, which you murmur against him: for what are we? your murmurings (are) not against us, but against the e He that contemneth God's ministers contemneth God himself. Lord 9 ¶ And Moses said to Aarón, Say unto all the Congregation of the children of Israel, Draw near before the Lord: for he hath herded your murmurings. 10 Now as Aarón spoke unto the whole Congregation of the children of Israel, they looked toward the wilderness, and behold, the glory of the Lord appeared* in a cloud. Chap. 13.21. 11 [For the Lord had spoken unto Moses, saying, 12 * I have herded the murmurings of the children 〈◊〉. 45.4. of Israel: tell them (therefore) and say, “ Or, in the 〈◊〉 light. At even you shall eat flesh, and in the morning you shallbe filled with bread, & you shall know that I am the Lord your God] 13 And so at even the * 〈◊〉 came and cove Nom. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. read the camp: & in the morning the dew lay round about the host. 14 * And when the dew that was fallen was Nomb 11.7. Psal. 78.24. ascended, behold, a small round thing Wisd. 16.20. (was) upon the face of the wilderness, small as the door frost on the earth. 15 And when the children of 〈◊〉 save it, they said one to another, It is f Which 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉, portion, 〈◊〉 gift: also 〈◊〉 prepared. MAN, for they witted not what it was. And Moses said unto them, * This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat. joh. 631. 16 ¶ This is the thing which the Lord hath 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 3. commanded: 〈◊〉 of it every man according to his eating g Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 le of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an Omer for ” Ebr for an head a man (according) to the number of your persons 〈◊〉 man shall take for them which are in his tent. 17 And the children of Israel did so, and gathe read, some more, some less. 18 And when they did measure it with an Omer 2. Cor. 8. 〈◊〉. * he that had gathered much, had nothing over, and he that had gathered little, had no h God is a rich feather of all, and none can justly complain. lack: (so) every man gathered according to his eating. 19 Moses then said unto them, Let no man reserve thereof till morning. 20 Notwithstanding they obeyed not Moses: but some of them reserved of it till morning, and it was full of worms, and i No creature is so pure but being abused it turneth to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stank: therefore Moses was angry with them, 21 And they gathered it every morning, every man according to his eating: for when the heat of the sun came, it was melted. 22 ¶ And the sixt day they gathered k Which portion should serve for the Sabbath and the day before. twice so much bread, two Omers for one man: then all the rulers of the Congregation came and told Moses. 23 And he answered them, This is that, which the Lord hath said, To moro we (is) the rest of the holy Sabbath unto the Lord: bake that (to day) which you will bake, and seek that which you will seethe, and all that remains, lay it up to be kept till the morning for you. 24 And they laid it up till the morning, as Mosés bade, and it stank not, neither was there any worm therein. 25 Then Moses said, Eat that to day: for to day (is) the Sabbath unto the Lord: to day you shall not l God took away the 〈◊〉 from their labour, to signify how holy he would have the Sabbath kept. find it in the field. 26 Six days shall you gather it, but in the seventh day (is) the Sabbath: in it there shallbe none. 27 ¶ Notwithstanding, there m Their 〈◊〉 was so great, than they did expressly against God's commandment. went out (some) of the people in the seventh day for to gather, and they found none. 28 And the Lord said unto Moses, How long refuse you to keep my commandments, and my laws? 29 Behold, how the Lord hath given you the Sabbath: therefore he giveth you the sixt day bread for two days: tarry (therefore) every man in his place: let no man go out of his place the seventh day. 30 So the people rested the seventh day. 31 And the house of Israel called the name of it, MAN. and it was like n In form and 〈◊〉, but not in colour. to coriandre sede, (but) white: and the taste of it was like unto Nomb. 〈◊〉. 7. wafers (made) with honey. 32 And moses said, This is that which the Lord hath commanded, Fill an Omer of it, to keep it for your posterity: that they may see the bread where with I have fed you in wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt. 33 Moses also said to Aaronn, Take a o Of this 〈◊〉 read. Ebr. 9 4. pot and put an Omer full of MAN therein, and set it before the Lord to be kept for your posterity. 34 As the Lord commanded Moses: so Aarón laid it up before the p That is the Ark of the 〈◊〉 to Wit, after that the Ark was made. Testimony to be kept. 35 And the children of Israel did eat MAN * josh. 5 12. forty years, until they came unto a land inhabited: Nehe. 9 35. they did eat MAN until they came judith. 5. 15. to the borders of the land of Canáan. 36 The Omer (is) the tenth part of the q Which 〈◊〉 contained about ten pottles. Epháh. CHAP. XVII. 1 The Israelites come into Rephidim and grudge for water. 6 Water is given them out of the rock. 〈◊〉 Moses holdeth up his hands, and they 〈◊〉 the Amalekites. 1 ANd all the Congregation of the children of Israel departed from the wilderness of Sin, by their journeys at the ” Ebr. at the mouth commandment of the Lord, and camped in a Mosés hereno 〈◊〉 not every place, where they camped, as. Nom. 〈◊〉. but one lie those places where some notable thing 〈◊〉 done. Rephidim, where (was) no water for the people to drink. 2 * Wherefore the people contended with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why contend you with me? wherefore do you b Why distrust you God? Why look you not for secure of him without murmuring against us? tempt the Lord? Nomb. 20 4. 3 So the people thirsted there for water, and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore hast thou thus broghtus out of Egypt to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst? 4 And Moses cried to the Lord, saying, What shall do to this people? for they be almost ready to c How ready the people are for their own matters to slay the true prophets and how slow they are to revenge Gods cause against his enemies and false 〈◊〉? stone me. 5 And the Lord answered to Moses, Go before the people, and take with thee of the Elders of Israel: and thy rod, wherewith thou * smotest the river, take in thy hand, & go. 6 * Behold, I will stand there before thee upon the rock in Horeb, and thou shalt smite on the rock and water shall come out of it, that Chap. 7. 20. the people may drink. And Moses did so in Nomb. 20. 9 the sight of the Elders of Israel. 〈◊〉. 11. 4. 7 And he called the name of the place, “ Or, Tentation. Massáh Psal. 78. 15. & 〈◊〉. 41. and “ Or, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, because of the contention 1. Cor. 10. 4. of the children of Israel, and because they had tempted the Lord, saying, 〈◊〉 the d When in adversity we think God to be absent, We neglect his promise and make him a liar. Deut. 25. 17. Wisd. 11. 3. Lord among us, or no? 8 ¶ * Then came e Who came of Eliphás, son of 〈◊〉. Goe 36. 12 Amalek and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9 And Moses said to joshúa, Choose us out men and go fight with Amalek: to moro we I will stand on the top of the f That is, Horeb, Which is also called Sinnái. hill with the rod of God in mine hand. 10 So joshúa did as Moses bade him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aarón, and Her, went up to the top of the hill. 11 And when Moses held up his hand, israel 〈◊〉: but when he let his hand g So that we se how 〈◊〉 a thing it is 〈◊〉 te in prayer. down, Amalek prevailed. 12 Now Moses hands were heavy: therefore they took astone and put it under him, & he sat upon it: and Aarón and Her stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side: so his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13 And joshúa discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. 14 ¶ And the Lord said to Moses, Writ this Nomb. 24 20. 1. Sam. 15. 3. for a remembrance h In the book of the law. in the book, and ” Ebr. put it in the ears of 〈◊〉. rehearse it to joshúa: for * I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. 15 [Andrea Moses built an altar and called the name of it, i That is, the Lord is my banner: as he declared by holding up his rod and his hands. jehouáh-nissi] 16 Also he said, ” Ebr. The hand of the Lord 〈◊〉 the throne. The Lord hath sworn, that she will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. CHAP. XVIII. 1 jethro cometh to see Moses his son in law. 8 Moses telleth him of the Wonders of Egypt. 9 jethró rejoiceth an d offereth sacrifice to God. 14 Moses obeyeth his counsel in appointing officers. 1 WHen jethró the * Priest of Midian Mosés Chap. 2, 16. father in law herded all that GOD had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, (and) how the Lord hath brought Israel out of Egypt. 2 Then jethro the father in law of Mosés took Zipporáh Moses wife, [after he had a It may seem that he sent her back to her father for her impatiency, jest she should be a jest to his 〈◊〉 Which Was so dágerous. Chap. 4. 〈◊〉. sent her away] 3 And her two sons, [whereof the one was called Gershomm: for he said, I have been an alien in a strange land: 4 And the name of the other (was) Eliezer: for the God of my father, (said he, was) mine help, and delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh] 5 And jethró Moses father in law came with his two sons, and his wife unto Moses into the wilderness, where he camped by the b Horeb is called the mount of God because God Wrought many miracles there. mount of God. 6 And he c That is, he sent messengersto say unto him. said to Moses, I thy father-in-law jethró am come to thee, and thy wife & her two sons with her. 7 ¶ And Moses went out to meet his father in law, and did obeissance and kissed him, & each asked other of his ” Ebr. of peace. well fare: and they came into the tent. 8 Then Moses told his father in law all that the Lord had done unto Pharaôh, and to the Egyptians for Israel's sake, (and) all the travail that had come unto them by the way, and (how) the Lord delivered them. 9 And jethrô rejoiced at al the goodness, which the Lord had showed to Israel, (and) because he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians. 10 Therefore jethró said, d Whereby it is evident that he Worshipped the true God & there fore Mosés 〈◊〉 not to marry 〈◊〉 daughter. Blessed (be) the Lord who hath delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of Pharaóh: who hath (also) delivered the people from under the hand of the Egyptians. 11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than Chap. 1. 10. all the gods: * for as they have dealt proudly Also ver. 16. 22. with them, (so are they e For they, that drowned the children of the Israelites, perished themselves by Water. recompensed.) Chap. 5. 7. 12 Then jethron Moses father in law took Chap. 14. 18. burned offerings and sacrifices (to offer) unto God. And Aarón and all the Elders of Israel came to eat bread with Mosés father in law f They are in that lace, Where the 〈◊〉 Was 〈◊〉: for part Was burned and the rest eaten. before God. 13 ¶ Now on the morrow, when Moses sat to judge the people, the people stood about Moses from morning unto even. 14 And whéns Moses father-in-law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this that thou dost to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand about thee from morning unto even? 15 And Moses said unto his father in-law, Becau see the people come unto me to seek g That is, to know Gods Will and to have justice executed. God. 16 When they have a matter, they come unto me, and I judge between one and other, and declare the ordinances of God, and his laws. 17 But Moses father in law said unto him, The thing, which thou dost, is not well. 18 Thou both ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. weariest thyself greatly, & this people that is with thee: for the thing (is) to heavy for thee: thou art not able to do it thyself alone. 19 * He are now my “ Or, counsel. voice, [I will give thee Deut. 1. 9 counsel, and God shallbe with thee] be thou for the people to h judge thou in 〈◊〉 causes, why Whiche can not be decided but by consulting With God. God ward; and report thou the causes unto God. 20 And admonish them of the ordinances, and of the laws, and show them the way, wherein they must walk, & the work that they must do. 21 Moreover provide thou among all the people i What manner of men aught to be choose to be are office. men of courage, fearing God, men dealing truly, hating covetousness: and appoint (such) over them (to be) rulers over thousands, rulers over hundreds, rulersover fifties, and ruler over tens. 22 And let them judge the people at all seasons: but every great matter let them bring unto thee, and let them judge all small causes: so shall it be easier for thee, when they shall bear (the burden) with thee. 23 If thou do this thing, [and God (so) command thee] both thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go quietly to their place. 24 So Moses k Godly counsel aught ever to be obeyed though it come our inferiors: for to such God often times giveth Wisdom to humble them that are exalted. obeyed the voice of his father in law and did all that he had said: 25 And Moses choose men of courage out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers over thousands, rulers over hundreds, rulers over fifties, & rulers over tens. 26 And they judged the people at all seasons, (but) they brought the hard cause unto Moses: sore they judged all small matters themselves. 27 Afterwards Moses l Read the occasion, Nom. 10. 19 let his father in law depart, and he went into his country. CHAP. XIX. 1 The Israelites come to Sinai. 5 Israel is choose from 〈◊〉 all other nations 8 The people promise to obey God. 12 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 the hill dieth 16 God appeareth unto Moses upon the mount in thunder and lightning. 1 IN the a Which Was in the beginning of the mouth 〈◊〉, containing part ofmay and part of lune. third month, after the children of Israel were go out of the land of Egypt the same b That 〈◊〉 departed from Rephidim. day came they into the wilderness Sinái. 2 For they departed from Rephidim & came to the desert ofsinái, and camped in the wilderness: even there Israel camped before the mount. 3 * But Moses went up unto God, for the Lord Act. 7. 38. had called out of the mountunto him, saying Thus shalt thou say to the house of c God called 〈◊〉 Israel, therefore the house of jaakob, and the people of Israel, 〈◊〉 only God people. Iaakób and tell the children of Israel. 4 * You have seen what I did unto the Egyptians and (how) I carried you upon d For the eagle by flyinghie, is out of danger, & in carrying her birds rather on her Wings them in her talentsdeclareth her love. eagles wings, and have brought you unto me. 5 Now therefore* if you will hear my voice in Deut,29. 2. deed, and keep my covenant, than you shallbe my chief treasure above all people, * though all the earth be mine. 6 You shallbe unto me also a kingdom, of Priests, and an holy nation, These (are) the words which thou shalt speak unto the Deut. 5.2. children of Israel. Deut. 10.14. 7 ¶ Moses then came & called for the Elders Psal. 24.1. 1. Pet 2 9 of the people, & proposed unto them all these Reve. 1.6. things, which the Lord commanded him. Chap. 24.3. 8 And the people answered altogether, and Deu. 5 27. & 26.17 josh, 24.16. said, * All that the Lord hath commanded, we will do. And Moses reported the words of the people unto the Lord 9 And the Lord said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick e cloud, that the people may hear, while I talk e with thee, and that they may also believe thee for ever, [for Mosés had told the words of the people unto the Lord] 10 Moreover the Lord said unto Moses, Go to the people, and e Teach them to be pure in heart as they she we themselves outwardly cleaneby 〈◊〉. sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clotheses. 11 And let them be ready on the third day: for the third day the Lord will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sináy: 12 And thou shalt set marks unto the people round about, saying, take e heed to yourselves that you go not up to the mount, nor touch the bordre of it: whosoever toucheth the* mount shall surely dye. 〈◊〉, 12.20. 13 No hand shall touch it, but he shall be stoned to death, or strike enthrough with darts: whether it be beast or man, he shall not live: when the “ Or, 〈◊〉. horn bloweth long, they shall come up “ Or, toward. into the mountain. 14 ¶ Then Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people, and they washed their clotheses. 15 And he said unto the people, Be ready on the third day, (and) come not at (your) f 〈◊〉 give yourselves to prayer and abstinence, that you may at this time attend only upon the Lord 1. Cor. 7.5. wives. 16 And the third day, when it was morning, there was thunders & lightnins, & a thick cloud upon the mount, & the sound of the trumpet exceeding loud, so that all the people, that was in the camp, was afraid. 17 Then Moses brought the people out of the tents to meet with God, & they stood in the neither part of the mount. 18 * And mount Sinái (was) all on smoke, because Deut. 4.13. the Lord came down upon it in fire, & the smoke there of ascended, as the smoke of a furnace, and all the mount g' God used these fearful signs that is Law should be had in 〈◊〉 reverence and his majesty the more 〈◊〉. trembled exceedingly. 19 And when the sound of the trumpet blue long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by h Me gave authority to Moses by 〈◊〉 Words, that the people night 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. voice. 20 [For the Lord came down upon mount Sinái on the top of the mount] and when the Lord called Moses up into the top of the mount Mosés went up. 21 Then the Lord said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, that they break not (their bounds, to go up) to the Lord to gaze, jest many of them perish. 22 And let the “ Or, rulers. Priests also which come to the Lord be sanctified, jest the Lord “ Or, break 〈◊〉 upon them. destroy them. 23 And Moses said unto the Lord, The people can not come up into the mount Sinai: for thou hast chaged us, saying, Set marks on the mountain, and sanctify it. 24 And the Lord said unto him, Go, get thee down, and come up, thou, and Aarón with thee: but let not the i neither dignity nor 〈◊〉 have autoririe to pass the bounds, that Gods word 〈◊〉 scribeth. Priests and the people break (their bounds) to come up unto the Lord, jest he destroy them. 25 So Moses went down unto the people, and told them. CHAP. XX. 2 The commandments of the first table. 12. The commandments of the second. 18 The people afraid are comforted by Moses. 23. Gods of silver and gold are again forbidden. 24. Of what sort the altar aught to be. 1 THen GOD, a When Moses and Aaron Were go up, or had passed 〈◊〉 bounds of the people God spoke thus out of the mount Horeb, that all the people herded spoke all these words, saying, 2 * I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the 〈◊〉 of Egypt, out of the house of “ Or, servants. bondage. 3 Thou shalt have none other gods b To Whose 〈◊〉 all things are open. before me. Deut. 5.6. 4 * Thou shalt make thee no graven image, ne Psal. 81.11. there any similitude (of things) that are in heaven above, neither that are in the earth beneath, nor that are in the waters under the earth. levit. 26.1. Psal 97.7. 5 Thou shalt not c By this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 ce and Worship to idols is forbidden. bow down to them, neither serve them: for I am the Lord thy God, a d And Will be revenged of the contemners of mine honour. jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third (generation) and upon the fourth of them that hate me: 6 And showing mercy unto e So ready is 〈◊〉 rather to she We mercy then to punish, Leu. 19.12. thousands to them that love me and keep my commandments. 7 * Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy GOD in f Ether by swearing falsely or rashly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉ning, vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in Deut. 5.12. vain. Mat. 5.28. 8 Remember the Sabbath day, g Which is, by 〈◊〉 the spiritual rest, by hearing Gods word, and resting from word lie travails. to keep it holy, 9 * Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work, 10 But the seventh day (is) the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: (in it) thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man servant, nor thy maid, nor thy beast, Chap. 23.12. nor thy stranger that is within thy “ Or, city. gates. Ezek,20. 12. 11 * For in six days the Lord made the heaven and the earth, the sea, and all that in them Gen. 2 2. is, and rested the seventh day: therefore the Deut. 5.16. Mat. 15.4. LORD blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed Ephe. 6.2. it. 12 ¶ * Honour thy h By the Which is meant all that have authority 〈◊〉. father and thy mother, that thy days may be prolonged upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Mat. 5.16. 13 * Thou shall not i But love & preserve thy brother's life. kill. 14 Thou shalt not k But be pure in heart, Word and deed. commit adultery. 15 Thou shall not l But study to save his goods. steal. 16 Thou shalt not bear false m But further his good name, and spoke truth Rom. 7.7. witness against thy neighbour. 17 * Thou shalt not n Thou mayest not so much as wish his hindrance in any thing. covet thy neighbour's house, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his man servant, nor hismaid, nor his ox, nor his ass, neither any thing that is thy neighbours. 18 ¶ And all the people “ Or, herded. saw the thunders, and the ” Ebr. fire 〈◊〉. lightnings, and the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking, and when the people saw it they fled and stood a far of. 19 And said unto Moses, * Talk thou with us Deut. 5.24. & 18.16. Ebr. 12.18. and we will hear: but let not God talk with us, jest we die. 20 Then Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to o Whether you Will obey hispre 〈◊〉 as you 〈◊〉 sed, Chap. 19.8. prove you, and that his fear may be before you, that you sin ne not. 21 So the people stood a far of, but Moses drew near unto darkness where God (was) 22 ¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, You have seen that I have talked with you from heaven. 23 You shall not make (therefore) with me gods of silver, nor gods of gold: you shall make you none. 24 * An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me Chap. 27.8. & 38.7 Levi. 3.1. and thereon shalt offer thy burned offerings, & thy * peace offerings, thy sheep, and thy oxen: in all places, where I shall put the remembrance of my Name, I will come unto thee, and bless thee. 25 * But if thou will't make me an altar of stone Deut. 27.5. thou shalt not build it of hewn stones: for josh. 8.55. (if) thou lift up thy toll upon them, thou hast polluted ” Ebr. it, that is, the stone. them. 26 neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy p Which might be by his stooping or flying abroad of his clotheses, filthiness be not discove read thereon. CHAP. XXI. Temporal and civil ordinance appointed by God, touching servitude murders, and wrongs: the observation whereof doth not justify a man, but are given to bridle our cor rupt nature, which else would break out into all mischief and cruelty. 1 NOw these are the laws, which thou shalt set before them: 2 * If thou buy an Hebrew servant, he shall serve Levi. 25.39. six years, and in the seventh he shall go out Deut. 15.12. free, a Paying no 〈◊〉 for his liberty. for nothing. jere. 14.14. 3 If he came b Not having Wife nor children himself alone he shall go out himself alone: if he (were) married, than his wife shall go out with him. 4 If his master hath given him a wife, & she hath born him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shallbe her c Till her time 〈◊〉 servitude 〈◊〉 pired, Which might be the seneth year or the 〈◊〉. masters, but he shall go out himself, alone. 5 But if the servant say thus, I love my master, my wife and my children, I will not go out free. 6 Then his master shall bring him unto the ” Ebr. gods. judges, and set him to the d Where the judges sat. door, or to the post, and his master shall bore his ear through with a nawle, and he shall serve him for e That is, to the year of 〈◊〉, Which Was every 〈◊〉 year. ever. 7 ¶ Likewise if a man f Constrained either by 〈◊〉, or else, that the master should marry her. sell his daughter to be a servant, she shall not go out as the men servants do. 8 If she please not her master, who hath betrothed her to himself, them shall g By giving another money to buy her of him. he 'cause to buy her: he shall have no power to sell her to a strange people, seeing he “ Or, deflowered her. despised her. 9 But if he hath betrothed her unto his son he shall deal with her h That is, he shall give her 〈◊〉 according to the custom of the daughters. 10 If he take i For his son. him another (wife,) he shall not diminish her food, herrayment, and recompense of her virginity. 11 And if he do not these k neither marry her himself, nor give an other money to buy her, nor bestow her upon his son. three unto her than shall she go out free, paying no money. 12 ¶ * He that smiteth a man, and he die, shall die the death. 13 And if a man hath not laid wait, but l Though a man be killed at 〈◊〉 yet it is God's providence, that it should so be. God Levi. 24.17. hath offered (him) into his hand, * then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee. 14 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour to slay him with guile thou 〈◊〉 .18.2. shalt take him from mine m The holiness of the place aught not to defend the murder. altar that he may dye. 15 ¶ Also he that smitteth his father or his mother, shall die the death. 16 ¶ And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, if it be found with him, shall dieth death. 17 ¶ * And he that curseth his father or his mother, shall die the death. 18 ¶ When men also strive together, and one smite another with a n Ether far of him or near. stone, or with the fist, and he die not, but lieth in bed. 19 If he rise again and walk without upon his staff, then shall he that smote him go o By the civil justice. quite, save only he shall bear his charges “ O, losing of his time. for his resting, and shall pay for his healing. 20 ¶ And if a man smite his servant, or his maid with a rod, and he die under his hand, he shall be surely punished. 21 But if he continued a day, or two days he shall not p By the civil Magistrate, but before God he is a murderer. be punished: for he (is) his money 22 ¶ Also if men strive and hurt a woman with child, so that her child depart from her, and q Of the mother of child. death follow not, he shall be surely punished according as the woman's husband shall appoint him, or he shall pay as the “ Or, 〈◊〉. judge determine. 23 But if death follow, than thou shalt pay Levi. 24.20. life for life. Deut. 19 20. 24 * r The 〈◊〉 of this law only belonged to the Magistrate. Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for Marinell 〈◊〉. 5. 33. hand, foot for foot. 25 Burning for burning, wound for wonde, stripe for stripe. 26 ¶ And if a man smite his servant in the eye, or his maid in the eye, and hath perished it, he shall let him go free for his eye. 27 Also if he smite s So God revengeth 〈◊〉 in most lest things out his servants tooth, or his may destothe, he shall let him go out free for his tooth. 28 ¶ If an ox gore a man or a woman, that he Gene. 9 5. die, the * ox shallbe t If the hest be punished, much more shall the murtheres. stoned to death, and his flesh shall not be eaten, but the owner of the ox (shall go) quite. 29 If the ox were wont to push in times past and it hath been “ Or, testified to his. told his master, and he hath not kept him, and after he killeth a man or a woman, the ox shall be stoned and his owner shall die also. 30 If there be sea to him a u By the next of the kindred of him that is so slain. sum of money than he shall pay the ranson of his life, what soever shallbe laid upon him. 31 Whether he hath gored a son, or gored a daughter, he shall be judged after the same manner. 32 If the ox gore a servant or a maid, he shall give unto their master thirty x Read Gen. 23. 15. shecles of silver, and the ox shallbe stoned. 33 ¶ And when a man shall open a well, or when he shall dig a pit and cover it not, and an ox or an ass fall therein, 34 The owner of the pit shall y This law forbiddeth not one lie not to hurt, but to beware jest any be hurt. make it good, (and) give money to the owners thereof, but the dead (beast) shallbe his. 35 ¶ And if a man's ox hurt his neighbour's ox that he die, than they shall sell the live ox, and divide the money thereof, and the dead (ox) also they shall divide. 36 Or if it be known that the ox hath used to push in times past, and his master hath not kept him, he shall pay ox for ox, but the dead shallbe his own. CHAP. XXII. 1 Of theft. 5 Damage. 7 Lending. 14 Borrowing. 16. 〈◊〉 of maids. 18 Withcraft 26 Idolatry. 21 Support of stranger's widows, and fatherless. 25 usury 28. Reverence to Magistrates. 1 IF a man steal an a Ether great hest of the herded or a small beast of the 〈◊〉. ox or a sheep, and kill it or sell it, he shall restore five oxen for the ox, * and four sheep for the sheep. 2 ¶ If a these be found b Breaking an house to enter in 〈◊〉 undermining. breaking up, and be 2. Sam. 11. 6. smitten that he die, no blood (shallbe shed) for him. 3 (But) if it be ” Ebr. When the sun rises upon him. in the day light, c He shallbe put to death. blood (shallbe shed) for him: (for) he should make full restitution: if he had not (where with,) then should he be sold for his theft. 4 If the theft be found ” Ebr. in his band. with him, alive, [when there it be ox, ass, or sheep] he shall restore the double. 5 ¶ If a man do hurt field, or vinyeard, and put in his beast to feed in another man's field, he shall recompense of the best of his own field, and of the best of his own vinyeard. 6 If fire break out, and catch in the thorns and the stacks of corn, or the standing cor ne, or the field be consumed, he that kindled the fire shall make full restitution. 7 ¶ If a 〈◊〉 deliver his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of his house, if the thief be found, he shall pay the double. 8 If these be not found, than the master of the house shall be brought unto the ” Ebr. gods. judges (to fear,) whether he hath d That is, Whether he hath stolen. put his hand unto his neighbours good, or no. 9 In all manner of trespass, whether it be for oxen, for ass, for sheep, for raiment, or 〈◊〉 any manner of lost thing, which an other challengeth to be his, the cause of both (parties) shall come before the judges, (and) whom the judges condemn, he shall pay the double unto his neighbour. 10 If a man deliver unto his neighbour to keep ass, or, ox, or sheep, or any beast, and it die or be ” Ebr. broken. hurt, or taken away by enemies (and) no man see it. 11 e They should swear by the Name of the Lord An oath of the Lord shallbe between them twain, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbours good, and the owner of it shall take (the oath,) and he shall not make it good: 12 * But if it be stolen from him, he shall make Gen. 31. 39, restitution unto the owner thereof. 13 If it be torn in pieces, he shall bring f He shall show some part of the beast. record (and) shall not make that good (which is) devoured. 14 ¶ And if a man borrow (aught) of his neighbour, & it be hurt, or else die, the owner thereof not being by, he shall surely make it good 15 If the owner thereof be by he shall not make it good (for) if it (be) an hired thing, it g He that hired it shallbe 〈◊〉 by paying the 〈◊〉. came for his hire. 16 ¶ * And if a man entice a maid that is not Deut. 12. 28. betrothed, and lie with her, he shall endow her, and take her to his wife. 17 If her father refuse to give her to him, he shall pay money, according to the dowry of virgins. 18 ¶ Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. 19 ¶ Whosoever lieth with a beast, shall die the death. 20 ¶ * He that offereth unto (any) gods, (save) Deut. 13. 13. unto the Lord only, shallbe slain. 1. Mac. 2. 24. 21 ¶ * Moreover thou shalt not do injury to Levi. 19 33. a stranger, neither oppress him: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. 22 ¶ * You shall not trouble any widow, nor zach. 7. 10. fatherless child. 23 If thou vex or trouble such, and so he call and cry unto me, I will surely hear his cry. 24 Then shall my wrath be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword, and your h The just plague of God upon the oppressers. wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless. 25 ¶ * If thou lend money to my people, (that Levi. 25. 37. Deut 23. 19 is) to the poor with thee, thou shalt not be Psal. 15. 5. as an usurer unto him: you shall not oppress him with usury. 26 If thou take thy neighbour's raiment to pledge, thou shalt restore it unto him before the sun go down. 27 For that is his covering only, (and) this is his garment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? therefore when he i For cold and necessity. crieth unto me, I will hear him: for I am merciful. 28 ¶ * Thou shalt not rails upon the judges, Act. 23. 5. neither speak evil of the ruler of thy people. 29 ¶ Thy k Thy abundance of thy corn oil and Wine. abundance and thy liquor shalt thou not keep 〈◊〉. * The first born of thy sons shalt thou give me. Chap. 13. 2. & 34. 19 30 Likewise shalt thou do with thy oxen & with thy sheep: seven days it shallbe with his damn, (and) the eight day thou shalt give it me. 31 ¶ You shallbe an holy people unto me, * neither Levi. 〈◊〉. 8. Ezek. 44. 31. shall you eat any flesh that is torn (of beasts) in the field: you shall cast it l And so have no thing to do with it. to the dog CHAP. XXIII. 2 Not to follow the multitude. 13 Not to make mention of the strange gods. 14 The three solemn feasts. 20. 23. The Angel is promised to lead the people 25 what God promises, if they obey him 29 God will cast out the Canaanites by little, and little, and why. 1 THou shalt not “ Or, report a false 〈◊〉. receive a false tale, neither shalt thou put thy hand with the wicked, to be a “ Or, cruel. false witness. 2 ¶ Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil, neither ” Ebr. answer. agre in a controversy a Do that which is godly though few do favour it to decline after many and overthrow (the truth.) 3 ¶ Thou shalt not esteem a poor man in his cause. 4 ¶ If thou meet thy enemy's ox, or his ass going a stray, thou shalt b If we be bond to do good to our enemies beast, much more to our enemy himself. bring him to him again. 5 If thouse thy enemy's c If God command to help our enemies ass under his burden, will hesuffre us to cast down our brethren with heavy burdens. ass lying under his burden, will't thou cease to help him? thou shalt help him up again with it. 6 ¶ Thou shalt not overthrow the right of Mat 5. 44. thy poor in his suit. 7 Thou shalt keep thee far from a false matter, and shalt not slay the d Whether thou be magistrate: or art commanded by the magistrate. innocent and the righteous: for I will not justify a wicked man. 8 ¶ * Thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the ” Ebr seeing. wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. 9 ¶ Thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for you Deut. 16. 19 Eccle. 20. 32. know the e For in that that he is a stranger, his heart is soriful enough. heart of a stranger, seeing you were strangers in the land of Egypt. 10 * Moreover, six years thou shalt sow thy land, and gather the fruits thereof. 11 But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest Levi. 25. 3. & 26. 43. Deut. 15. 1. and lie still, that the poor of thy people may eat, and what they leave, the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt do with thy vinyeard, (and) with thy olive trees. 12 * Six days thou shalt do thy work, and in Chap. 20. 8. Deut. 5. 12. the seventh day thou shalt rest, that thy ox, and thy ass may rest, and the son of thy maid and the stranger may be refreshed. 13 And you shall take heed to all things that I have said unto you: and you shall make f neither 〈◊〉 swearing by them, nor speaking of them. Psal. 16 4. no mention of the name of other gods, neither shall it be herded out of thy mouth. 14 ¶ Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto Ephe. 5. 3. me in the year. 15 Thou shalt keep the feast g That is, 〈◊〉, in remembrance that the Aung el passed over & spared the Israelites when he 〈◊〉 the first born of the Egyptians. of unleavened bread: thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the season of the month of Abib: for in it thou camest out of Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty: 16 The h Which is, whitsuntide, in token that the law was given. 50 days after they departed from Egypt. feast also of the harvest of the first fruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: & the i This is, the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, signifying that they dwelled. 40. year under therents or the tabernacles in wilderness. feast of gathering (fruits) in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field. 17 (These) three times in the year shall all thy men children appear before the Lord jehouáh. 18 Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacri fice with k Not leavened bread shallbe then in thy house. leavened bread: neither shall the fat of my sacrifice remain until the morning. 19 The first of the first fruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the Lord thy God: (yet) shalt thou not seethe a kid in his l Meaning that no fruits should be taken before just time: & 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 bridled 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & wanton appetites. mother's milk. 20 ¶ Behold, I sand an Angel before thee, to keep in the way, and to bring thee to the place which I have prepared. 21 Beware of him, and hear his voice (and) provoke him not: for he will not spare your misdeeds, because my m I will give him mine 〈◊〉, and he shall govern you 〈◊〉 my Name. Names is in him. 22 But if thou hearken unto his voice, and do all that I speak, than I will be an enemy unto thy enemies, and will afflict them that afflict thee. 23 For mine Angel* shall go before thee, and Chap. 33. 2. Deut. 7. 21. bring thee unto the Amorites, & the Hittites josh. 24. 〈◊〉. and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, the Hiuites, and the jebusites, and I will destroy them. 24 Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, neither serve them, nor do after the works of them: but n God 〈◊〉 his only not to worship idols, but to destroy them. utterly overthrow them, and break in piece their images. 25 For you shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy o That is, all things necessary for this present life. bread and thy water, and I will take all sickness away from the mids of thee. Deut. 7. 14. 26 ¶ * There shall none cast their fruit nor be barren in thy land: the number of thy days will I fulfil. 27 I will sand my p I will make them afraid at thy coming. fear before thee, and will destroy all the people among whom thou shalt go: and I will make all thy enemies (turn) their backs unto thee: 28 And I will sand hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hiuites, the Canaanites, & the Hittites from thy face. 29 I will not cast them out from thy face in one year, jest the land grow to a wilderness: and the beasts of the field multiply against thee. 30 By little and little I will drive them out from thy face until thou increase, & inherit the land. 31 And I will make thy coasts from the read Sea unto the sea q Called the sea of Syria. of the Philistines, and from the r Of Arabia called deserta. desert unto the s To wit, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. River: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand, and thou shalt drive them out from thy face. 32 * Thou shalt make no covenant with them, Chap. 34. 15. Deut. 7. 2. nor with their gods? 33 neither shall they devil in thy land, jest they make thee sin against me: for if thou serve their gods, surely it shall be thy ” Ebr. offence, or 〈◊〉. destruction. CHAP. XXIIII. 3 The people promise to obey God. 4 Moses writeth the civil laws. 9 13. Moses returns into the mountain. 14 Aarón and Her have the charge of the people. 18 Moses was 40 days and. 40 nights in the mountain. 1 NOw he had a When he called him up to the mountain to give him the laws, beginning at the 20. Chap. hitherto. said unto Moses, Come up to the Lord, thou, and Aarón, Nadáb, & 〈◊〉, and seventy of the Elders of Israel, & you shall worship a far of. 2 And Moses himself alone shall come near to the Lord, but they shall not come near, ne there shall the people go up with him. 3 ¶ b When he hadreceived these laws 〈◊〉 mount 〈◊〉. After ward Moses came & told the people all the words of the Lord and all the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 laws: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, * All the things which the Lord hath said, will we do. Chap. 19 8. 4 And Moses wrote all the words of the Lord Chap. 20 24. and rose up early, and set up an*altar under " Or, a the 〈◊〉 of the mountain. the mountain, & twelve pillars according to the twelve tribes of Israel. 5 And he sent young c For as yet the 〈◊〉 was not given to Levi. men of the children of Israêl, which offered burned offerings of beeves, & sacrificed peace offerings unto the Lord 6 Then Moses took half of the blood, and put it in basins, and half of the blood he sprinkled on the altar, 7 After he took the “ Or, of the book of the Law. book of the covenant, and read it in the audience of the people: who said, All that the Lord hath said, we will do, and be obedient. 1. 〈◊〉. 1. 2. 8 Then Moses took the*blood, and sprinkled Ebr 9 20. it on the people, & said, Behold d Which blood signifieth that the covenant broken can not be 〈◊〉 without blood shedding. blood of the covenant, which the Lord hath made with you concerning all these things. 9 ¶ Then went up 〈◊〉 and Aaron, Nadáb, & 〈◊〉, and seventy of the Elders of israel 10 And they e As 〈◊〉 as their 〈◊〉 cold behold his 〈◊〉. saw the God of Israel, & under his feet (was) as it were a ” Ebr. brick work. work of a Saphir stone, & as the very heaven when it is clear 11 And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he f He made them not afraid 〈◊〉 punished them. laid not his hand: also they saw God and g That is 〈◊〉 did eat and drink. 12 ¶ And the Lord h The second time. said unto Moses, Comeup to me into the mountain, and be there, and I will give thee i signifying the hardness of our hearts, except God do Writ his law 〈◊〉 by his Spirit. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. tables of stone, and the Law and the commandment, which I have written ten, for to teach k To wit, the people. them. 13 Then Moses rose up and his minister joshúa and Moses went up into the mountain of Ezek. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 2. Cor. 3. 3 God. Ebr. 8. 10. & 10. 16. 14 And said unto the Elders, Tarry us here 〈◊〉 we come again unto you: and behold, Aaron, and Her (be) with you: whosoever hath any matters, let him come to them. 15 Then Moses went up to the mount, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 And the glory of the Lord abode upon mount Sinái, and the cloud covered “ Or, him. it six days: and the seventh day he called unto Mosés out of the mids of the cloud. 17 And the sight of the glory of the lord (was) like l The lord appea rethlike devouring fire to 〈◊〉 men: but to them that he draweth 〈◊〉 his Spirit, 〈◊〉 is like pleasant 〈◊〉. consuming fire on the top of the moun ta'en, in the eyes of the children of Israel. 18 And Moses entered into the mids of the cloud, and went up to the mountain: and Moses was in the * mount forty days and forty nights. Chap. 34. 28. CHAP. XXV. 2 The voluntary gifts for the making of the Tabernacle. Deut. 9 9 10 The form of the Ark. 17 The Mercisent. 23 The Table. 〈◊〉 The candlestick 40 Allmust be done according to the pattern. 1 THen the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 a After the moral and judicial law he giveth them the ceremo niall law, that nothing should be left to man's invention. Speak unto the children of Israel, that they receive an offering for me: of * every man, whose heart giveth it freely, you shall take the offering for me. 3 And this is the offering which you shall b For the building and use of the Tabernacle. take of them, gold, and silver, and brass. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 4 “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. And blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats (here.) 5 And ram skin's coloured read, & the skins of badgers, and the wood c Which is thought to be a kind of cedar, which will not rot. Shittim. 6 Oil for the light, spices for d 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉. anoyting oil and for the perfume of sweet savour. 7 Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the * Ephod, and in the * breast plate. 8 Also they shall make me a e A place both to off sacrifice and to hear the Law. Sanctuary, that I Chap. 28. 4. may dwell among them. Chap 28 15. 9 According to all that I she we thee, even so shall you make the form of the Tabernacle, & the fashion of all the instruments thereof. 10 ¶ They shall make also an * Ark of Shittim Chap. 37. 1. wood, two cubits and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and a cubit and an half high. 11 And thou shall overlaie it with pure gold: within and without shalt thou overlaie it, & shalt make vpon it a “ Or, circle and a bordre. crown of gold round about. 12 And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, & put them in the four “ Or, feet. corners thereof: that is, two rings (shallbe) on the one side of it, and two rings on the other side thereof. 13 And thou shalt make bars of Shittim wood, and cover them with gold. 14 Then thou shalt put the bars in the rings by the sides of the Ark, to bear the Ark with them. THE ARK OF THE TESTIMONY. A B The length, two cubits and an half. B C. The breadth a cubit and an half. A D The height a cubit and an half. E E The golden crow ne above the Ark. F The four rings of gold in the four corners. G. The bars covered with gold to put through the rings to carry the Ark. H The inner part of the Ark where the Testimony was put. I The Mercy 〈◊〉, which was the covering of the Ark: where were the two Cherubims, and whence the oracle 〈◊〉. 15 The bars shall be in the rings of the Ark: they shall not be taken away from it. 16 So thou shalt put in the Ark the f The stone tables, the rod of Aaron and Man nam, Which Were a testimony of God's presence. Testimo nigh which I shall give thee. 17 Also thou shalt make a “ Or, covering: or, propitiatory g There God appeared mercifully unto them: and this Was a figure of Christ. Merciseat of pure gold, two cubits and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad. 18 And thou shalt make two Cherubims of gold: of work beaten out with the 〈◊〉 shalt thou make them at the two ends of the Merciseat. 19 And the one Cherub shalt thou make at the one end, and the other Cherub at the other end: of (the matter) of the Mercise at shall you make the Cherubims, on the two ends thereof. 20 And the Cherubims shall stretch their wings on high, covering the Merciseat with their wings, and their faces one to an other: to the Merciseat ward shall the faces of the Cherubims be. 21 And thou shalt put the Merciseat above upon the Ark, and in the Ark thou shalt put the Testimony, which I will give thee. 22 And there I will “ Or, will 〈◊〉 with thee. declare myself unto thee, and from above the Merciseat * between the two Cherubims, which are upon the Nom. 〈◊〉. 89. Ark of the Testimony, I will tell thee all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. THE TABLE OF THE SHOW BREAD. A B The height a cubit and an half. B C The length two cubits. C D The breadth a cubit. E A crown of gold above and beneath separated the one from the other by a border of an hand breadth thick, which declareth that the table was an hand breadth thick. F The four rings. G The bars to carry the table which were put through the rings. H Dishes wherein the show bread was put. I The twelve cakes or loaves called the show bread. KING The goblets or coverings. L The incense cups. 23 ¶ * Thou shalt also make a table of Shittim Chap. 37. 10. wood, of two cubits long, & a cubit broad, and a cubit and an half high: 24 And thou shalt cover it with pure gold, and make thereto a crown of gold round about. 25 Thou shalt also make unto it a border of " Or, an 〈◊〉 bread. four fingers round about: & thou shalt make a golden crown round about the border thereof 26 After, thou shalt make for it four rings of gold, and shalt put the rings in the four cor ners that are in the four feet thereof. 27 Over against the border shall the rings be for places for bars, to bear the Table. 28 And thou shalt make the bars of Shittim wood, and shalt overlay them with gold, that the Table may be born with them. 29 Thou shalt make also h To set 〈◊〉 bread upon. dishes for it, and (incens) cups for it and coverings for it, and goblets, wherewith it shall be covered, (even) of fine gold shalt thou make them. 30 And thou shalt set upon the Table shewebread before me continually. THE candlestick. Because the fashion of the candelstick is so plain and evident, it needeth not to describe the particular parts thereof according to the order of lettres. Only where as it is said in the 34 verse, that there shall be four bowls or cups in the candlestick it must be understand of the shaft or shank: for there are but three for every one of the other branches. Also the knops of the candlestick are those which are under the branches as they issue out of the shaft on either side. 31 ¶ * Also thou shalt make a candlestick of Chap. 37. 17. pure gold: of i It shall not be molten, but beaten, out of the lump of gold With the hammer. work beaten out with the hammer shall the candlestick be made, his shaft, and his branches, his bolles, his knops: and his flowers shall be of the same. 32 Six branches also shall come out of the sides of it: three branches of the candlestick out of the one side of it, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side of it. 33 Three bolles like unto almonds, one knop and (one) flower in one branch: and three bolleslyke almonds in thee (other) branch, one knop and (one) flower: so through out the six branches that come out of the candlestick. 34 And in the (shaft) of the candlestick (shallbe) four bolles like unto almonds, his knops and his flowers. 35 And (there shallbe) a knop under two branches (made) thereof: & a knop under two branches (made) thereof: and a knop under two branches (made) thereof according to the six branches coming out of the candlestick. 36 Their knops and their branches shallbe thereof: all this shallbe one beaten work of pure gold. 37 And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof, & the lamps thereof shalt thou put thereon, to give light toward that that is before it. 38 Also the snoffets and snoffedishes thereof (shallbe) of pure gold. 39 Of k This Was then talon 〈◊〉 of the temple and Weighed 120 pound. a talon of fine gold shalt thou make it with all these instruments. 40 * Look therefore that thou make (them) after their fashion, that was showed thee in Ebr. 8. 9 the mountain. Act. 7. 14. THE FIRST COVERING OF THE TABERNACLE. A B C D The ten curtains, which were eight and twenty cubits long of Cherubin work. A The breadth of a curtain was four cubits, and so the ten were forty cubits broad. F G Two curtains and an halves so that the whole laid together declareth that the tabernacle was thirty cubits long and twelve broad. F H Taches or hokes to tie the curtains together. CHAP. XXVI. 1 The form of the Tabernacle and the appertinances. 23 The place of the Ark, of the Merciseat of the Table, and of the candlestick. 1 AFterward thou shalt make the Tabernacle with ten curtains of finetwined linen, and blue silk, and purple, & scarlet: and in them thou shalt make Cherubims of a That is, of most cunning or fine work. broidered work. 2 The length of one curtain (shallbe) eight & twenty cubits, and the breadth of one cur ta'en, four cubits: every one of the curtains shall have one measure. 3 Five curtain shallbe coupled one to another: and the (other) five curtains shallbe coupled one to an other. 4 And thou shalt make strings of blue silk upon the edge of the one curtain, (which is) in the selvedge b On the side that the curtains might be tied together. of the coupling: & likewise shalt thou make in the edge of the (other) curtain in the selvedge, in the second coupling. 5 Fifty strings shalt thou make in one curtain, and fifty strings shalt thou make in the edge of the curtain, which is in the c Intying together both the sides. second coupling: the strings (shallbe) one right against an other. 6 Thou shalt make also fifty “ Or, hokes. taches of gold & couple the curtains one to another with the taches, and it shallbe one “ Or, 〈◊〉. tabernacle. THE CURTAINS OF GOATS HERE. These eleven curtains of goats here were put above the other ten, & the eleventh hanged before the entry of the Tabernacle look E. These also were. 30 cubits long and the other but eight and twenty, and therefore on the south side they were a cubit longer then the other, look A. and also another on the North side, that the boards might be covered. 7 ¶ Also thou shalt make curtains of goats (here,) to be a d jest rain and wether should marreit, covering upon the Tabernacle: thou shalt make them (to the number) of eleven curtains. 8 The length of a curtain (shallbe) thirty cubits, and the breadth of a curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains (shallbe) of one measure, 9 And thou shalt couple five curtains by themselves, and the six curtains by themselves: but thou shalt double the e That is, five on the one side, and five on the other & the sixt should hung over the door of the Tabernacle. sixt curtain upon the fore front of the covering. 10 And thou shalt make fifty strings in the edge of one curtain in the selvedge of the coupling, and fifty strings in the edge of the (other) curtain in the second coupling. 11 Likewise thou shalt make fifty “ Or, book. taches of brass, and fasten them on the strings, & shalt couple the covering together, that it may be one. 12 And the f For these curtains were two cubits longer than the curtains of the Tabernacle: so that they were cider by a cubit on both sides. remnant that rests in the curtain of the covering, (even) the half curtain that rests, shallbe left at the back side of the Tabernacle. 13 That the cubit on the one side, and the cubit on the other side of that which is left in the length of the curtains of the covering, may remain on either side of the Tabernacle to cover it. 14 Moreover for that covering thou shalt ' make a g To be put upon the covering, that was made of goats here. covering of rams skins died read and a covering h This was the third covering for the Tabernacle. of badgers skins above. 15 ¶ Also thou shalt make boards for the Tabernacle of Shittim wood to stand up. THE TABERNACLE. A M Twenty boards on the south side and twenty on the North side. E R The length of 〈◊〉 one ten cubits, & the breadth a cubit and an half. F K & N I Declare that all the boards joined together made 〈◊〉 cubits, which was the length of the 〈◊〉. josephus 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 board was an handful thick. 16 Ten cubits (shallbe) the length of a board & a cubit & an half cubit the breadth of one board. 17 Two tenons (shallbe) in one board set in order as the feet of a ladder, one against an other: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the Tabernacle. 18 And thou shalt make boards for the Tabernacle, (even) twenty boards on the south side, even full south. 19 And thou shalt make forty ” Or, bassepieces Wherein Were the mortaises for the 〈◊〉. sockets of silver under the twenty boards, two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under an other board for his two tenons. 20 In like manner on the other side of the Tabernacle toward the North side (shallbe) twenty boards. 21 And their forty sockets of silver, two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another boards. 22 And on the side of the Tabernacle, toward the West shalt thou make six boards. 23 Also two boards shalt thou make in the corners of the Tabernacle in the two sides. 24 Also they shallbe i The 〈◊〉 Woe de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 declaring that they 〈◊〉 be so perfect & Well joined as Were possible joined beneath, and likewise they shallbe joined above to a ring: thus shall it be for them two: they shallbe for the two corners. 25 So they shallbe eight boards having sockets of silver (even) sixteen sockets, (that is) two sockets under one board, & two sockets under an other board. 26 ¶ Then thou shalt make five bars of Shittim wood for the boards of one side of the Tabernacle. 27 And five bars for the boards of the other side of the Tabernacle: also five bars for the board of the side of the Tabernacle toward the Westside. 28 And the middle 〈◊〉 shall go through the mids of the boards, from end to end. 29 And thou shalt cover the board with gold and make their rings of gold, for places for the bars, and thou shalt cover the bars with gold. Chap. 〈◊〉. 9 & 〈◊〉 30 So thou shalt rear up the Tabernacle * according Ebr. 8. 5. to the fashion thereof, which was Act. 7. 44. showed thee in the mount. 31 ¶ Moreover thou shalt make a vail of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen: thou shalt make it of broidered work with Cherubims. 32 And thou shalt hung it upon four pillars of Shittim wood covered with gold, [whose k Some read, heads of the pillars hokes shallbe of gold] (standing) upon four sockets of silver. 33 ¶ Afterwards thou shalt hung the vail ” Ebr. under the hokes meaning that it should hung down Ward from the hokes. on the hokes, that thou mayest bring in thither (that is) [within the vail] the Ark of the Testimony: and the vail shall make you a separation between the Holy place and the l Whereunto the high Priest only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a year. most Holy place. 34 Also thou shalt put the Merciseat upon the Ark of the Testimony in the most Holy place. 35 And thou shalt set the Table m Meaning in the holy place. without the vail, & the candlestick over against the Table on the Southside of the Tabernacle, and thou shall set the Table on the North side. 36 Also thou shalt make an n This hanging or 〈◊〉 Was between the holy place and there Where the people Were. hanging for the door of the Tabernacle of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen wrought with needle. 37 And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of Shittim, and cover them with gold: their heads (shallbe) of gold, and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them. CHAP. XXVII. 1 The altar of the burned offering. 2 The court of the Tabernacle. 10 The lamps continually burning. 1 Moreover thou shalt make the a For the burned offerings. altar of Shittim wood, five cubits long and five cubits broad [the altar shallbe four square] and the height there of three cubits. 2 And thou shalt make it horns in the four corners thereof: the horns shallbe of it b Of the same Wood and matter, not fastened unto it. self, and thou shalt cover it with brass. 3 Also thou shalt make his ashpannes for his ashes and his besoms, and his basins, and his fleshokes, and his “ Or, 〈◊〉. censers: thou shalt make all the instruments thereof of brass. THE ALTAR OF BURNED OFFERING. A B The length containing five cubits. A D The height three cubits. B C The breadth asmuch. E The four horns or four corners. F The grate, which was put within the altar, and whereupon the sacrifice was burned. G 〈◊〉 rings 〈◊〉 lift up the grate by, 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 the ashes. H The bars to carry the altar. I The rings through the which the bars were put. KING Ashpans, besoms, fleshokes, basins and: such instruments apparteining to the altar. 4 And thou shalt make unto it a 〈◊〉 (like) Ebr. net. network of brass: also upon that" grate shalt thou make four brazen rings upon the four corners thereof. 5 And thou shalt put it under the compass of the altar beneath, that the grate may be in the mids of the altar. 6 Also thou shalt make bars for the altar, bars, (I say,) of Shittim wood, and shalt cover them with brass. 7 And the bars thereof shallbe put in the rings, the which bars shallbe upon the two sides of the altar to bear it. 8 Thou shalt make thee (altar) hollow (between) the boards: as (GOD) showed thee in the mount, so shall they make it. 9 ¶ Also thou shalt make the c This was the 〈◊〉 entry into the Tabernacle, where the people abode. court of the tabernacle in the Southside, even full South: the court shall have curtains of fine twined linen, of an hundredth cubits long, for one side. 10 And it shall have twenty pillars, with their twenty sockets of brass: the heads of the pillars, and their d They were cer 〈◊〉 hopes or circles for to 〈◊〉 the pillar. filets (shallbe) silver. 11 Likewise on the North side in length (there shallbe) hangyngs of an hundredth (cubits) long, and the twenty pillars thereof with their twenty sockets of brass: the heads of the pillars and the filets (shallbe) silver. 12 ¶ And the breadth of the court on the Westside (shall have) curtains of fifty cubits, (with) their ten pillars and theirten sockets. 13 And the breadth of the court, East ward full East (shall have) e Meaning 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 cubits. fifty cubits. 14 Also hangings of fifteen cubits (shallbe) on thee (one) f Of the door of the court. side (with) their three pillars and their three sockets. 15 Like wise on the other side (shallbe) hangings of fifteen cubits, (with) their three pillars, and their three sockets. 16 ¶ And in the gate of the court (shallbe) a vail of twenty cubits, of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen wrought with needle, (with) the four pillars thereof and their four sockets. 17 All the pillars of the court shall have filets of silver round about, (with) their heads of silver, and their sockets of brass. 18 ¶ The length of the court (shallbe) an hundredth cubits, and the breadth fifty ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. at either end, and the height five cubits, (and the hangings) of fine twined linen, and their sockets of brass. 19 All the vessels of the Tabernacle for all manner service thereof, and all the g Or, stakes wherewith the 〈◊〉 were fastened to the ground. pins thereof, and all the pins of the court (shallbe) brass. 20 ¶ And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive h Such as cometh from the olive, when it is first pressed or 〈◊〉. beaten for the light, that the lamps may alway burn. 21 In the Tabernacle of the Congregation without the vail, which is before the Testimony, " Or, ascend up. shall Aaronn and his sons dress them from evening to morning before the Lord, for a statute for ever unto their generations (to be observed) by the children of Israel. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 The Lord calleth Aaronn and his sons to the priesthood. 4 Their garments. 12. 29 Aarón entereth in to the Sanctuary in the name of the children of Israel. 30 Urim and Thummim. 38 Aarón beareth the iniquity of the Israelites offerings. 1 ANd cause thou thy brother Aarón to come unto thee and his son with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may serve me in the Priest's office: (I mean) Aarón, Nadáb, and Abihu, Eleazár, and Ithamár Aaron's son. 2 Also thou shalt make holy garments for Aarón thy brother, a Whereby his office may be known to be glorious & excellent. glorious and beautiful. 3 Therefore thou shalt speak unto all ” Ebr. wise in heart. cunning men, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aaron's garments to b Which is, to separate him from the rest. consecrated him, that he may serve me in the Priest's office. THE GARMENTS OF THE HIGH PRIEST. A The Ephod, or upmost coat, which was like cloth of gold and was girded unto him, wherein was the breast plate with the 〈◊〉 stones, which was tied above with two chains to two onyx stones and beneath with two laces B The rob which was next under the Ephod, whereunto were joined the pomegranates and bells of gold. C The tunicle or broidered coat, which was under the rob and longer than it: and was also with out sleues. 4 Now these shallbe the garments, which they shall make, a breast plate, and a c A short and strict coat with out sleeves put upmost upon his garments to keep them close unto him. Ephod, & a rob and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle, so (these) holy garments shall they make for Aaronn thy brother, and for his sons, that he may serve me in the Priest's office. 5 Therefore they shall take gold, and blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen. 6 ¶ And they shall make the Ephod of gold, blue silk, and purple, sharlet, and fine twined linen of broidered work. 7 The two shoulders thereof shallbe joined together by their two edges: so shall it be closed. 8 And the d Which went about his upmost coat. embroidered guard of the same Ephod, which shallbe upon him, shallbe of the self same work and stuff, (even) of gold, blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. 9 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and upon them the names of the children of Israel. 10 Six names of them upon the one stone, and the six names that remain, upon the second stone, according to e As they were in age, so should they be graven in order. their generations. 11 Thou shalt 'cause to grave the two stones ac 'cording to the names of the children of Israel by a graver of signets, that worketh and graveth in stone, and shalt make them to be set and embossed in gold. 12 And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the Ephod, (as) stones of f That 〈◊〉 might remember the Israelites to God ward. remembrance of the children of Israel: for Aarón shall bear their names before the Lord upon his two shoulders for a remembrance. 13 So thou shalt make bosses of gold. 14 ¶ And two chains of fine gold g Of the bosses at the end, of wreathed work shalt thou make them, and shalt fasten the wreathed chains upon the bosses. 15 ¶ Also thou shalt make the breast plate of h It was so 〈◊〉 led, because the high Priest cold not give sentence in judgement without that on his breast. judgement with broidered work: like the work of the Ephod shalt thou make it: of gold, blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen 〈◊〉 thou make it. 16 i The description of the breast plate. Four square it shallbe (and) double, an hand bred long an hand bred broad. 17 Then thou shalt set it full of places for stones, (even) four rows of stones: the order (shallbe this,) a ruby, a topaz, and a “ O, sardcine. carbūcle in the first row. Or, emerald. 18 And in the second row (thou shalt set) an “ Or, carbuncle. emerald, a saphir, and a “ Or, jasper. diamond. 19 And in the third row a turkeys, an achate, and an hematite. 20 And in the fourte row a ” Ebr, tars 〈◊〉 chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: and they shallbe set in gold in their embossments. 21 And the stones shallbe according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, graven as signets, every one after his name, (and) they shallbe for the twelve tribes. 22 ¶ Then thou shalt make upon the breast plate two chains at the ends of wrethen work of pure gold. 23 Thou shalt make also upon the breast plate two rings of gold, and put the two rings on k Which are up most toward the shoulder. the two ends of the breast plate. 24 And thou shalt put the two wrethen chains of gold in the two rings in the ends of the breast plate. 25 And the (other) two ends of the two wrethen (chains,) thou shalt fasten in the two embossments, and shalt put (them) upon the shoulders of the Ephod on the foreside of it. 26 ¶ Also thou shalt make two rings of gold, which thou shalt put in the l Which are beneath. two (other) ends of the breast plate, upon the border there of, to ward the inside of the Ephod. 27 And two (other) rings of gold thou shalt make, and put them on the two sides of the Ephod, beneath in the fore part of it over against the coupling of it upon the broidered guard of the Ephod. 28 Thus they shall bind the breast plate by his rings unto the rings of the Ephod, with a lace of blue silk, that it may be (fast) upon the broidered guard of the Ephod, and that the breast plate be not loosed from the Ephod. 29 So Aarón shall m Aaron shall not enter into the holy place in his own name 〈◊〉 in the name of all the children of Israel. bear the names of the children of Israel in the breast plate of judgement upon his heart, when he goeth into the holy place, for a remembrance continually before the Lord 30 ¶ Also thou shalt put in the breast plate of judgement the n Urim signifieth light, and Thummim perfe ction: declaring that the stones of the 〈◊〉 plate were 〈◊〉 clear, and of perfect beauty: by 〈◊〉 also is meant kno〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, showing what virtues 〈◊〉 required in the Priests. Urim & the Thúmim, which shallbe upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the Lord: and Aarón shall be are the judgement of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually. 31 ¶ And thou shalt make the rob of the Ephod altogether of blue silk. 32 And the hole for his head shallbe in the mids of it, having an edge of woven work round about the collar of it: so it shallbe as the collar of an habergeon that it rend not. 33 ¶ And beneath upon the skirts thereof thou shalt make pomegranates of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, round about the skirts thereof and bells of gold between them round about: 34 (That is,) * a golden bell and a pomegranate Eccle. 〈◊〉. 10. a golden bell & a pomegranate round about upon the skirts of the rob. 35 So it shallbe upon Aarón, when he ministereth and his sound shallbe herded, when he goeth into the holy place before the Lord, & when he cometh out, and he shall not dye. 36 ¶ Also thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave thereon, as signets are graven, o Holiness 〈◊〉 to the Lord: 〈◊〉 he is most 〈◊〉, and nothing unholy may 〈◊〉 before him. HOLINESS TO THE LORD, 37 And thou shalt put it on a blue silk elace, and it shallbe upon the mitre: (even) upon the fore front of the mitre shall it be. 38 So it shallbe upon Aaron's forehead, that Aarón may p 〈◊〉 offering cold not be so perfect, but some fault would be therein: which sin the high Priest bore and 〈◊〉 God. be are the iniquity of the offerings which the children of Israel shall offer in all their holy offerings: and it shallbe always upon his forehead, to make them acceptable before the Lord 39 Likewise thou shalt embroydre the fine linen coat, and thou 〈◊〉 make a mitre of fine linen, but thou shalt make a girdle of needle work. 40 Also thou shalt make for Aaron's sons coats, and thou shalt make them girdles, & bonnets shall thou make them for glory and comeliness. 41 And thou shalt put them upon Aaronn thy brother, and on his sons with him, & shalt anoint them, and q That is, 〈◊〉 them, by giving them things to offer, and there by admit them 〈◊〉 their office. fill their hands, & sanctify them, that they may ministre unto me in the Priest's office. 42 Thou shalt also make them linen breeches to cover their privities: from the loins unto the thighs shall they reach. 43 And they shallbe for Aarón and his sons when they come into the Tabernacle “ Or, of whither. of the Congregation, or when they come unto the altar to minister in the holy place, that they r In not hiding their nakedness. commit not iniquity, and so die (This Shallbe) a law for ever unto him and to his seed after him. CHAP. XXIX. 1 The manner of consecrating the Priests. 38 The continual sacrifice. 45 The Lord promises to dwell among the children of Israel. 1 THis thing also shalt thou do unto them when thou consecratest them to be my levit. 9 2. Priests, * Take a young calf, and two rams without blemish. 2 And unleavened bread and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: [of fine wheat flower shalt thou make them] 3 Then thou shalt put them in one basket, and a To offer them in sacrifice. present them in the basket with the calf and the two rams. 4 And shalt bring Aarón and his sons unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and wash them with water. 5 Also thou shalt take the garments, and put upon Aarón the tunicle, and the rob of the b Which was next under the Ephod. Ephod, and Ephod, and the breast plate, and shalt close (them) to him with the broidered guard of the Ephod. 6 Then thou shalt put the mitre upon his Chap. 28. 36. head thou shalt put the holy * crown upon the mitre. Chap. 30. 〈◊〉. 7 And thou shalt take the anointing * oil, and shalt power upon his head, and anoint him. 8 And thou shalt bring his sons, and put coats upon them. 9 And shalt gird them with girdles, (both) Aarón and his sons: and shalt put the bonnets on them, and the priests office shallbe Chap. 28. 41. there's for a perpetuallawe: thou * shalt also “ Or, consecrat them. fill the hands of 〈◊〉, and the hands of his sons. 10 After thou shalt present the calf before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, * & Aaron levit. 1. 3. and his sons shall c Signifying that the 〈◊〉 was also offered for them, & that they did approve it. put their hand upon the head of the calf. 11 So thou shalt kill the calf before the Lord at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 12 Then thou shalt take of the blood of the calf, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and shalt power all (the rest) of the blood at the foot of the altar. 13 * Also thou shalt take all the fat that covereth levit. 3. 3 the inwards, and the kall, (that is) on the liver, and the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and shalt burn them upon the altar. 14 But the flesh of the calf, and his sking, and his dung shalt thou burn with fire without the host: it is a ” 〈◊〉. sin. sin offering. 15 ¶ Thou shalt also take one ram, and Aarón and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram. 16 Then thou shalt kill theran, & take his blood and sprinkle it round about upon the altar. 17 And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, & wash the inwards of him and his legs, & shalt put them upon the pieces thereof, & upon his head. 18 So thou shalt burn the whole ram upó the altar, (for) it is a burned offering unto the Lord d Or a 〈◊〉 of rest, which causeth the 〈◊〉 of God to 〈◊〉. for a sweet savo ur: it is an offering made by sire unto the Lord 19 ¶ And thou shalt take the other ram, and Aarón and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the ram. 20 Then shalt thou kill the ram, and take of his blood and put it e Meaning the soft and 〈◊〉 part of the 〈◊〉 upon the lap of Aaron's 〈◊〉, and upon the lap of the right ear of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right hand, and upon the great toe of their right foot, and shalt sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about. 21 And thou shalt take of the blood that is f Wherewith the 〈◊〉 must be sprinkled. upon the altar, and of the anointing oil, & shalt sprinkle it upon Aaron, and upon his garments, and upon his sons, and upon the garments of his sons with him: so he shallbe hallowed, and his clotheses, & his sons and the garments of his sons with him. 22 Also thou shalt take of the rams the fat and the rópe, even the fat that covereth the inwards & the kal of the liver, & the two kidneys, & the fat that is upon them and the right shoulder, [for it is the g Which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the consecration of the 〈◊〉 Priesi. ram of consecration. 〈◊〉 23 And one loaf of bread, and one cake of bread (tempered) with oil, & one wafer, out of the basket of the unleavened (bread) that is before the Lord 24 And thou shalt put all this in the hands of Aaron, and in the hand of his sons, and shalt shake them to and fro before the Lord 25 Again, thou shalt receive them of their hands, and burn them upon the altar besides the burned offering for a sweet savour before the Lord: (for) this is an offering made by fire unto the Lord 26 Likewise thou shalt take the breast of the run of the consecration, which is for Aarón, & g This 〈◊〉 the Priest 〈◊〉 move toward the East, West, North & South. shalt shake it to ʰ and fro before the Lord, and it shallbe thy part. 27 And thou shalt sanctify the breast of the shaken offerings & the shoulder of the i So called, becau〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was not one lyshaken to & fro but also 〈◊〉 up heave offerings, which was shaken to and fro, & which was hcaved up of the ram of the consecration, which (was) for Aarón, and which (was) for his sons. 28 And Aarón and his sons shall have it by a statute for ever, of the children of Israel: for it is an heave offering, and it shallbe an heave offering of the children of Israel, of their k Which were 〈◊〉 of thanks giving to God for his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. peace offerings, (even) their heave offering to the Lord 29 ¶ And the holy garments, which (appertey ne) to Aarón, shallbe his sons after him, to be anointed therein, and to be consecrat therein. 30 That son that shallbe Priest in his stead, shall put them on seven days when he cometh into the Tabernacle of the Cógregation to minister in the holy place. 31 ¶ So thou shalt take the ram of the consecration, and seethe his flesh in the holy place. 32 * And Aarón and his sons shall eat the flesh Leu. 8. 〈◊〉. & 20. 〈◊〉 Mat. 12. 4. of the ram, and the bread that is in 〈◊〉 basket at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 33 So they shall eat these things, l That is, by the sacrifices. whereby their atonement was made, to consecrate them (and) to sanctify them: but a stranger shall not eat (thereof,) because they are holy things, 34 Now if aught of the flesh of the consecration, or of the bread remain unto the morning, than thou shalt burn the rest with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it is an holy thing. 35 Therefore shalt thou do thus unto Aarón and unto his sons, according to all things, which I have commanded thee: seven days shalt thou “ Ebr fill 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. consecrate them. 36 And shalt offer every day a calf or a sin offering, for m To appease God's 〈◊〉 that sin 〈◊〉 be pardoned. reconciliation: and thou shalt cleanse the altar, when thou hast offered, upon it for reconciliation, and shalt anoint it, to sanctify it. 37 Seven days shalt thou cleanse the altar, and sanctify it, so the altar shallbe moste holy (&) whatsoever toucheth the altar, shallbe holy. 38 ¶ * Now this is that which thou shalt present Num. 28. 〈◊〉. upon the altar: (even) two lambs of one year old, day by day continually. 39 The one lamb thou shalt present in the morning, and the other lamb thou shalt present at even. 40 And with the one lamb, a n That is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 read, cha. 〈◊〉. 16. tenth part of fine flower mingled with the fourte part of an o Which is about a 〈◊〉. Hin of beaten oil, and the fourte part of an Hin of wine, for a drink offering. 41 And the other lamb thou shalt present at even: thou shalt do thereto according to the offering of the morning, and according to the drink offering thereof, (to be) a burned offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord 42 (This shall be) a continual burned offering in your generations at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the Lord where I will “ Or, 〈◊〉 myself to 〈◊〉. make appointment with you, to speak there unto thee. 43 There I will appoint with the children of Israel, and (the place) shallbe 〈◊〉 by my p Because of my glorious presence. glory. 44 And I will sanctify the Tabernacle of the Congregation and the altar: I will sanctify also Aaròn and his sons to be my Priests. 45 And I will * dwell among the children of Israel, Leu. 26. 12. and will be their God. 2, Cor 〈◊〉. 16. 46 Then shall they know that I am the Lord their God, that brought them out of the land of Egypt, that I might dwell among them: q It is I the Lord that am their God. I am the Lord their God, CHAP. XXX. 1 The altar of incense. 13 The sum that the Israelites should pay to the Tabernacle. 16 The brazen Laver 23 The anointing Oil. 34 The making of the perfume. 1 furthermore thou shalt make an altar a Upon the which the sweet perfume was burned, vers, 34. for sweet perfume, of Shittim wood thou shalt make it. 2 The length thereof a cubit and the breadth thereof a cubit [it shallbe four square] and the height thereof two cubits: the horns thereof (shallbe) b Of the same wood & matter, of the same, 3 And thou shalt overlaie it with fine gold, (both) the top thereof and the sides thereof round about, & his horns: also thou shalt make unto it “ Or, a circle and bordre. a crown of gold round about. THE ALTAR OF SWEET PERFUME. This altar was one cubit long, and one cubit broad, and in height was two cubits: the rest may be understand by the formed figures. 4 Besides this thou shalt make under this crown two golden rings on either side: (even) on every side shalt thou make (them) that 〈◊〉 may be as places for the bars to bear it with all. 5 The which bars thou shalt make of Shittim wood, and shalt cover them with gold. 6 After thou shalt set it c That is, in that Sanctuary, and not in the 〈◊〉 of all. before the vail, that is near the Ark of Testimony, before the Merciseat that is upon the Testimony, where I will appoint with thee. 7 And Aarón shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he d Meaning when he 〈◊〉 them, and 〈◊〉 the oil. dresseth the lamps thereof, shall he burn it. 8 Like wise at even, when Aarón setteth up the lamps thereof, he shall burn incense: (this) perfum (shallbe) perpetually before the Lord throughout your generations. 9 You shall offer no e Other wise made them this, which is described. strange incense thereon, nor burned sacrifice, nor offering, netherpowre 〈◊〉 drink offering f But it must only 〈◊〉 to burn perfume. thereon. 10 And Aaronn shall make reconciliation upon the horns of it once in a year with the blood of the sin offering (in the day) of reconciliation: once in the year shall he make reconciliation upon it throughout your generations this is most holy unto the Lord 11 Afterwards the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 12 * When thou takest the sum of the children Nomb. 1. 2. 3. of Israel after their number, than they shall give every man g Whereby he testified that he redeemed his life which he had for fait, as is declared by David. a redemption of his life unto the Lord, when thou tellest them, that there be no plague among them when thou countest them. 13 This shall every man give, that goeth into the number, half a shekel, after the h This shekel valued two common shekels: & the 〈◊〉 valued about. 〈◊〉. pennies after 5. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the once of silver Levi. 27. 25. shekel 2. Sam, 24. 〈◊〉. of the Sanctuary: [* a shekel (is) twenty geráhs] the half shekel (shallbe) an offering to the Lord 14 All that are numbered from twenty year old and above, shall give an offering to the Lord 15 The rich shall not pass, and the poor shall Nomb. 3 〈◊〉. not diminish from half a shekel, when you Ezek. 45. 12. shall give an offering unto the Lord, i That God should be merciful unto you. for the redemption of your lives. 16 So thou shalt take the money of the redemption of the children of Israel, and shalt put it unto the use of the Tabernacle of the Con gregation, that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the Lord for the redemption of your lives. THE LAVER OF BRASS. A The foundation or foot of the Laver. B The Laver, Because Moses describeth not the manner of this Laver, this figure is made after the fashion of Salomons. which seemeth to be most agreeable to this, 1. King 7. 38. save in stead of wheels are put bars to bear it, as in the other figures also appeareth. 17 ¶ Also the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 18 Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot of brass to wash, and shalt put it bet ween the Tabernacle of the Congregation and the altar, and shalt put water therein, 19 For Aaronn and his sons shall k signifying that he that cometh to God, must be washed from all sin and corruption. wash their hands and their feet thereat. 20 When they go into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, or when they go unto the altar to minister (and) to make the perfume of the burned offering to the Lord, they shall wash themselves with water, jest they die. 21 So they shall wash their hands and their feet that they die not: and (this) shallbe to the man ordinance l So long as the priesthood shall last. for ever, (both (unto him and to his seed throughout their generations. 22 ¶ Also the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 23 Take thou also unto thee, principal spices of the most pure myrrh five hundredth m Weighing so much. (shekels,) of sweet cinnamon half so much, (that is,) two hundredth and fifty, and of sweet n It is a kind of reed of a very sweet savour within, and is used in 〈◊〉 and odours. calamus, two hundredth, and fifty: 24 Also of cassia five hundredth, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, and of oil olive an* Hin. 25 So thou shalt make of it the oil of holy oin tement, (even) a most precious ointment Chap 29. 40. after the art of the apothecary: this shallbe the oil of holy ointment. 26 And thou shalt anoint the o All 〈◊〉 which appertain to the Tabernacle. Tabernacle of the Congregation therewith, and the Ark of the Testimony: 27 Also the Table, and all the instruments there of, and the candlestick, with all the instruments thereof, and the altar of incense: 28 Also the altar of burned offering with all his instruments, and the laver and his foot. 29 So thou shalt sanctify them, and they shallbe moste holy: all that shall touch them, shall be holy. 30 Thou shalt also anoint Aarón and his sons, and shalt consecrate them, that they may ministre unto me in Priest's office. 31 Moore over thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy ointing oil unto me throughout your generations. 32 None shall anoint p neither at their burials nor other wise. man's flesh there with, ne there shall you make any composition like unto it: (for) it is holy, (and) shallbe holy unto you. 33 Whosoever shall make the like ointment, or whosoever shall put any of it upon q Ether a stranger, oran Israeli te, 〈◊〉 only the Priests. a stranger, even he shallbe cut of from his people. 34 And the Lord said unto Moses, Take unto thee (these) spices, pure myrrh and r In Hebrew, Shehéleth: which is a sweet kind of gum and 〈◊〉 as the nail. clear gum and galbanum, (these) odours with pure frankincense, of echelike weight: 35 Then thou shaltmake of them perfume composed after the art of the apothecary, mingled together, pure (and) holy. 36 And thou shalt beae it to powder, and shalt put of it before (the Ark) of the Testimony in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, where I will make appointment with thee: it shallbe: unto you most holy. 37 And you shall not make unto you any composition like this perfume, which thou shalt make: it shallbe unto thee holy for the s Only de dicat to the use of the Tabernacle. Lord 38 Whosoever shall make like unto that to smell thereto, even he shall be cut of from his people. CHAP. XXXI. 2 God maketh Bezaleel and Aboiiáb meet for his work. 13 The Sabbath day is the sign of our sanctification. 18 The tables written by the finger of God 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses saying, 2 Behold, I a I have 〈◊〉 and made 〈◊〉. have called by name, Bezaleél, Chap. 35. 〈◊〉. the son of Vri, the son of 〈◊〉 of the tribe of Iudáh, 3 Whom I have filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom, & in understanding and in know ledge and in all b This 〈◊〉 that handicrafts are the gifts of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and therefore aught to be esteemed. workmanship: 4 To find out curious works to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 5 Also in the art to set stones, and to carve in timber, (and) to work in all manner of work manship. 6 And behold, I have joined with him Aholiab the son of Ahisamáh of the triple of Dan, and in the hearts of all that are c I have instructed them, and increased their knowledge. wise hearted, have I put wisdom to make all that I have commanded thee: 7 (That is,) the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the Ark of the Testimony, and the Merciseat that shallbe thereupon, with all in struments of the Tabernacle: 8 Also the Table and the instruments thereof and the d So called because of the coming and 〈◊〉 used therein, or because the who 〈◊〉 was beaten out of one piece. pure candlestick with all his instruments, and the Altar of perfume: 9 Likewise the Altar of burned offering with all his instruments, and the Laver with his foot: 10 Also the garments of the ministration, and the holy garments for Aarón the Priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the Priest's office, 11 And the e Which only was to anoint the Priests & the instruments of the Tabernacle, & not to burn. anointing oil, and sweet perfume for the Sanctuary: according to all that I have commanded thee, shall they do. 12 ¶ Afterwards the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel and say, f Though I command these to be done, 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 not that you break my Sabbath 〈◊〉. Notwithstanding keep you my Sab baths: for it is a sign between me and you in your generations, that you may know that I the Lord do sanctify you. Chap. 20. 8. 14 * You shall therefore keep the g God 〈◊〉 this point because the whole keeping of the Law standeth in the true use of the Sabbath, which is to cease from our works, and to obey the will of God. Sabbath: for Ezek. 20. 12. it is holy unto you: he that defileth it, shall die the death: therefore whosoever worketh therein, the same person shallbe even cut of from among his people. 15 Six days shall men work, but in the seventh day (is) the Sabbath of the holy rest to the Lord: whosoever doth any work in the Sabbath day, shall die the death. 16 Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, that they may observe the “ Or, Sabbath. rest through out their generations for an everla sting covenant. 17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever * for in six days the Lord Gen. 1. 31, & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 made the heaven and the earth, and in the seventh 〈◊〉 h From creating his creatures, but not from governing and preserving them. he ceased, and rested. 18 Thus [when the Lord had made an end of communing with Moses upon mount Sinai] * he gave him two Tables i Whereby he declared his will to his people. of the Testimony, Deur. 9 19 (even) tables of stone, written with the finger of God. CHAP. XXXII. 4 The Israelites impute their 〈◊〉 to the calf. 14 God is appeased by Mosés prayer. 19 Moses breaketh the Tables. 27 He slayeth the idolaters. 32 Moses zeal for the people. 1 But when the people saw, that Moses tarried long or he came down from the mountain, the people gathered the selves together against Aarôn, and said unto him, up, a The rote of Idolatry is, when men think that God is not at had except they see him carnally, make us gods to go before us: for of this more sés [the man that brought us out of the land of Egypt] we know not what is become of hi. 2 And Aaronn said unto them, b Thinking that they would rather for go idolatry, then to resign their most precious jewels. Pluck of the golden earinges, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sins, & of your daughters, and bring them unto me. 3 Then all the people pluck from them c Such is the rage of idolaters, that they spare no cost to satisfy their wicked desires. selves the golden earrings, which were in their ears, and they brought (them) unto Aaronn. 4 * Who received them at their hands, and fashioned it with the graving toll, and made of it a d They smelled of their leaven of Egypt, where they saw calves, oxen, & serpents worshipped 1. King 12, 28. molten calf: then they said, * These be Psal. 106. 19 thy gods, o Israel, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt. 5 When Aarôn saw (that,) he made an altar before it: and Aarôn proclaimed, saying, To morrow (shallbe) the holy day of the Lord. 6 So they rose up the next day in the morning, & offered burned offrigs, & brought peace 1. Cor. 10. 7. offerings: also * the people sat them down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 7 ¶ Then the Lord said unto Moses, * Go, get the down: for thy people which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, hath corrupted (their ways.) 8 They e Whereby we sewhat 〈◊〉 we have to pray earnestly to God to keep us in his 〈◊〉 obedience & to sand us good guides. are soon turned out of the way, which I commanded them: (for) they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have offered thereto, saying, * These be thy gods, o Israel, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt. 9 Again the Lord said unto Moses, * I have 1. king. 12. 28. Chap. 33. 3. seen this people, and behold, it is a stiff-necked Deut. 9 13. people. 10 Now f God showeth that the prayers of the godly 〈◊〉 his punishment. therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, for I will consume them: but I will make of thee a mighty people. 11 * But Moses prayed unto the Lord his God, Psal, 100, 23. & said, O Lord, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought out of the land of Egypt, with great power and with a mighty hand? Nomb. 14. 13, 12 * Wherefore shall the Egyptians “ Or, blaspheme. speak, & say, He hath brought them out maliciously for to slay them in the mountains, & to consume them from the earth? turn from thy fierce wrath, and “ Or, repent. change thy mind from this evil toward thy people. 13 Remember g That is, thy promise made to 〈◊〉. Abrahám, Izhák, and Israel thy servants, to whom thou sworest by thy own self, and saidst unto them, * I will Gen. 12 7 & 15. 7. & 48. 16. multiply your seed, as the stars of the heaven, and all this land, that I have spoken of, will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it forever. 14 Then the Lord changed his mind from the evil, which he threatened to do unto his people. 15 So Moses returned and went down from the mountain with the two. Tables of the Testimony in his hand: the Tables (were) written on both their sides, even on the one side and on the other were they written. 16 And these Tables were the work of God, and h All these repé 〈◊〉 show how 〈◊〉 a thing they defrauded themselves of by their idolatry. this writing was the writing of God graven in the Tables. 17 And when joshúa herded the noise of the people, as they shouted, he said unto Moses, (There is) a noise of war in the host. 18 Who answered, It is not the noise of them that have the victory, nor the noise of them that are overcome: (but) I do hear the noise of singing. 19 Now, assoon as he came near unto the host, he saw the calf and the dancing: so Moses wrath waxed hot, and he cast the Tables out of his hands, and broke them in pieces beneath the mountain. 20 * After, he took the calf, which they had ma 〈◊〉. 9 21. de, and burned it in the fire, and ground it unto powder, and strewed it upon the water, and made the children of israel i Partly to 〈◊〉 pite them of their idolarrie & partly that they should have none occasion to 〈◊〉 member 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ward. drink of it. 21 Also Moses said unto Aarón, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? 22 Then Aarón answered, Let not the wrath of my lord wax fierce: thou knowest this people, that they are (even set) on mischief. 23 And they said unto me, Make us gods to go before us: for we know not what is become of this Moses [the 〈◊〉 that brought us out of the land of Egypt.] 24 Then I said to them, You that have gold, pluck it of: and they brought it me, and I did cast it into the fire, and (thereof) came this calf. 25 Moses therefore saw that the people were k Both 〈◊〉 of God's favour, and an occasion to their enemies to speak 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their God. naked [for Aarón had made them naked unto (their) shame among their enemies] 26 And Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who (pertaineth) to the Lord? (let him come) to me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves unto him. 27 Then he said unto them, Thus says the Lord, God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side: go to & fro, from gate to gate, through the host, and l This fact did so please God, that he turned the curse of jaakob against Levi, to a blessing. slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour. 28 So the children of Levi did as Moses had commanded: and there fell of the people the Deut. 33. 9 same day about three thousand men. 29 [For Mosés had said, Consecrat your hands unto the Lord this day, even every man upon his m In revenging Gods glory we must havenorespect to person, but put of all 〈◊〉 affection. son, and upon his brother, that there may be given you a blessing this day] 30 And when the morning came, Moses said unto the people. You have committed a grievous crime: but now I will go up to the Lord if I may pacify (him) for your sin. 31 Moses therefore went again unto the Lord and said, O, this people have sinned a great sin and have made them gods of gold. 32 Therefore now if thou pardon their sin (thy mercy shall appear:) but if thou will't not, I pray thee, raze me n So much esteemed the glory of God, that he preferred it even to his own salvation. out of thy book, which thou hast written. 33 Then the Lord said to Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, I will put him out of my o I will make it known that he was never predestinate in mine eternal counsel to life everlasting. book. 34 Go now therefore, bring the people unto the place whichel commanded thee: behold mine Angel shall go before thee, but yet in the day of my visitation I will p This declareth how grievous a sin idolatry is seeing that at Mosés prayer God would not fully 〈◊〉 it. viset their sin upon them. 35 So the Lord plagued the people, because they caused Aarôn (to make) the calf which he made. CHAP. XXXIII. 2 The Lord promises to sand an Angel before his people 4 They are sad because the Lord denieth to go up with them. 9 Moses talketh familiarly with God. 13 He prayeth for the people. 18 And desireth to see the glory of the Lord 1 AFterward the Lord said unto Moses, Depart, a The land of Canaan was compassed with hills: so they, that entered into it, must pass up by the 〈◊〉. go up from hence, thou, and the people [which thou hast brought up out of the land of Egypt] unto the land which I swore unto Abrahám, to Izhák & to jaak ob saying, * Unto thy seed will I give it. 2 And * I will sand an Angel before thee and Gen. 12. 7. Exod. 21. 27. will cast out the Canaanites, the Amorites, josh 24. 11. and the Hittites, & the Perizzites, the Hiuites, Deut, 7. 21. and the jebusites: 3 To a land, (I say,) that floweth with milk and honey: for I will not go up with thee, * because Chap. 32. 9 thou art a stiff-necked people, jest I con Deut. 9 13. sum thee in the way. 4 And when the people herded this evil tidings they sorrowed, and no man put on his best raiment. 5 [For the Lord had said to Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, You are a stiff-necked people, I will come suddenly upon thee, & consume thee: therefore now put thy costly raiment from thee, that I may know b That either may show 〈◊〉, if thou repent, or else punish thy rebellion. what to do unto thee] 6 So the children of Israel laid their good raiment from them, (after Moses came down) from the mount Horeb. 7 Then Moses took (his) tabernacle, and pitched it without the host far of from the host and called it c That is, the Tabernacle of the Congregation: so 〈◊〉 because the people resorted thither, when they should be in structed of the Lords wil Ohel-moéd. And when any did seek to the Lord, he went out unto the Tabernacle of the Congregation, which was without the host. 8 And when Moses went out unto the Ta'ber nacle, all the people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses until he was go into the Tabernacle. 9 And assoon as Moses was entered into the Tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended and stood at the door of the Tabernacle, and (the Lord) talked with Moses. 10 Now when all the people saw the cloudy pillar stand at the Tabernacle door, all the people rose up, and worshipped every man in his tent door. 11 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, d Most plainly and 〈◊〉 of all others, Nomb. 12. 7. face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. After he turned again into the host, but his servant joshúa the son of Nun a young man departed not out of the Tabernacle. 12 ¶ Then Moses said unto the Lord, See, thou sayest unto me, Led this people fourth and thou hast not showed me whom thou will't sand with me: thou hast said moreover, I know thee by e I care for thee and will preserve thee in this thy 〈◊〉. name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight. 13 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thy sight, she we me now thy way, that I may know thee, (and) that I may find grace in thy sight: consider also that this nation (is) thy people. 24 And he answered, My “ Ebr face. f signifying that the Israelites should excel through Gods favour all other people, 〈◊〉. 16. presence shall go (with thee,) and I will give thee rest. 15 Then he said unto him, If thy presence go not (with us,) carry us not hence. 16 And wherein now shall it be known, that I and thy people have found favour in thy sight? shall it not be when thou goest with us? so I, and thy people shall have pre-eminence before all the people that are upon the earth. 17 And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this also that thou hast said: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18 Again he said, I beseech thee, show me thy g Thy face, thy substance, and thy majesty. glory. 19 And he answered, I will make all my h My 〈◊〉 & fatherly care. good go before thee, and I will i Read chap. 34. vers. 6. 7. proclaim the Na me of the Lord before the. * for I will show k For finding nothing in man that can deserve mercy, he will freely save his. mercy to whom I will show mercy, and Rom. 9 15. will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 20 Further more he said, Thou canst not see my face, for there shall no man see me, and l For Moses saw not his face in full majesty, but as man's weakness keen cold bear. live. 21 Also the Lord said, Behold, (there is) a place by m In mount 〈◊〉 réb. me, and thou shalt stand upon the rock: 22 And while my glory passeth by, I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, & will cover thee with mine hand while I pass by. 23 After I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt semi n So much of my glory as in this 〈◊〉 life thou art 〈◊〉 to se. back parts: but my face shall not be seen. CHAP. XXXIIII. 1 The Tables are renewed. 6 The description of God 12. All fellowship with idolaters is forbidden. 18 The three feasts, 28 Moses is 40. days in the mount. 30. His face shines, and 〈◊〉 covereth it with a vail, 1 ANd the Lord said unto Moses, * Hew 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. thee two Tables of stone, like unto the first, and I will writ upon the Tables the words that were in the first Tables which thou brakest in pieces. 2 And be ready in the morning, that thou mayest come up early unto the mount of Sinai, and ” Ebr, stand 〈◊〉 wait there for me in the top of the mount. 3 But let no man come up with thee, neither let any man be seen throughout all the mount neither let the sheep nor cattle feed before this mount. 4 ¶ Then Moses ” Or, polished. hewed two Tables of stone like unto the first, & rose up early in the morning, and went up unto the mount of Sinái, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand two Tables of stone. 5 And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the Name of the Lord 6 So the Lord passed before his face, and a This aught to be 〈◊〉 to the Lord and not to Moses proclaiming: as Chap 13. vers. 19 cried, The Lord, the Lord, strong, merciful, and gracious slow to anger, and abundant in goodness and truth. 7 Reserving mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, and transgression and sin, & not ” Ebr. not making innocent. making (the wicked) innocent, * visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children Deut. 5. 9 and upon the children's children, unto the 〈◊〉. 32. 18. third and fourth (generation.) 8 Then Moses made haste and bowed himself to the earth, and worshipped. 9 And said, o Lord, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, that the Lord would now go with us [ b Seeing the people are thus of nature, the rulers have need to call upon God, that he would all waisbe present with his Spirit. for it is a stiff-necked people] and pardon our iniquity and our sin and take us for thy inheritance. 10 And he answered, Behold, * I will make a covenant before althy people, (and) will do marvels, such as have not been done in all Deut. 5. 2. the world, neither in all nations: & all the people among whom thou art, shalse the work of the Lord: for it is a terrible thing that I will do with thee. 11 Keep diligently that which I command thee this day, behold, I will cast out before thee the Amorites, and the Canaanites, & the Hittites, and the Perizzites, and the Hiuites, and the jebusites. 12 * Take heed to thyself, that thou make no Deut. 7. 〈◊〉. compact with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, jest they be the cause of c If thou follow their wickedness, and pollute thyself with their 〈◊〉. ruin among you: 13 But you shall overthrow their altars, and break their images in pieces, & cut down their d Which pleasant places they choosed for their idols. groves. 14 [For thou shalt bow down to none other god, because the Lord, whose Name (is) * jealous, is a jealous God.] Chap. 20. 5. 15 Jest thou make a * compact with the inhabitants Chap. 23. 32. of the land, & when they go a whoring Deut. 7. 2. after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods (some man) call thee and thou * eat of 〈◊〉. Cor. 8. 10. his sacrifice: 16 And (jest) thou take of their* daughters unto 〈◊〉. king. 〈◊〉. 2. thy sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods, and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods. 17 Thou 〈◊〉 make thee no gods of e As gold, silver 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 any thing that is molten. metal. 18 ¶ The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep: seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the * month of Abib: for in the month of Chap. 13. 4. Abib thou camest out of Egypt. 19 * Every (male,) that (first) openeth the Chap. 13. 3. & 22 29 〈◊〉. 44. 30. womb (shallbe) mine also the first born of thy flock shallbe reckoned (mine, both) of beeves and sheep. 20 But the first of the ass thou shalt buy out with a lamb: and if thou redeem (him) not, than thou shalt break his neck: all the first born of thy sons shalt thou redeem, and none shall appear before me f With out of fring some thing empty. 21 ¶ Six days thou shalt work, and in the seventh day thou shalt rest: both in earing time, and in the harvest thou shalt rest. 22 ¶ * Thou shalt also observe the feast of weeks Chap. 23. 16. (in the time) of the first fruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of gathering (fruits) in g Which was in September, 〈◊〉 the sun declined, which in the count of political things they called the end of 〈◊〉 year. the end of the year. 23 ¶ Thrice in a year shall all your men children appear before the Lord jehouáh God of Israel. 24 For I will cast out the nations before thee, and enlarge thy coasts, so that no man shall h God 〈◊〉 to defend them and there's which obey his commandment. desire thy land, when thou shalt come up to appear before the Lord thy God thrice in the year. 25 Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven, neither shall aught of the sacrifice of the feast of Passeover be left unto the morning. 26 The first 〈◊〉 fruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the Lord thy God: (yet) shalt thou not i Read chap. 23. 19, Deut. 24 21. see the a kid in his mother's milk. 27 And the Lord said unto Moses, Writ thou Chap. 24. 18. these words: for after the tenor of these Deut. 9 9 words I have made a covenant with thee & with Israel. 28 So he was there with the Lord k This miracle was to confirm thee, authority of the Law, and aught no more to be followed then other 〈◊〉. forty days and forty nights, (and) did neither eat bread nor drink water and he written in the Tables * the words of the covenant, (〈◊〉) the ten “ Or, words. commandments. 29 ¶ So when Moses came down from mount Deut. 4. 13. Sinái, the two Tables of the Testimony (were) in Moses hand, as he descended from the mount: [now Moses witted not that the skin of his face shone bright, after that (God) had talked with him] 30 And aarôn and all the children of Israel looked upon Moses, & behold the skin of his face shone bright, and they were l Read. afraid to come near him. 2. Cor. 3. 7. 31 But Moses called them: and Aaron and all the chief of the Congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them. 32 And after ward all the children of Israel came near, and he charged them with all that the Lord had said unto him in mount Sinái. 33 So Moses made an end of communing with them, * and had put a covering upon his 2. Cor. 3. 13. face. 34 But when Moses came m Which was in the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the Lord to speak with him, he took of the covering until he came out: then he came out, & spoke unto the children of Israel that which was commanded. 35 And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, how the skin of Mosés face shone bright: therefore Moses put the covering upon his face, until he wentto speak with (God.) CHAP. XXXV. 2 The Sabbath. 5 The free gifts are required. 21 The readiness of the people to 〈◊〉. 30 Bezale el and Aholiáb are praised of Moses. 1 THen Moses assembled all the Congregation of the children of Israel, & said unto them, These are the words which the Lord hath commanded, that you should do them: 2 * Six days thou shalt work, but the seventh Chap. 20. 8. day shall be unto you the holy a Wherein ve shall rest from all bodily work. Sabbath of rest unto the Lord: whosoever soever doth (any) work therein, shall dye. 3 You shall kindle no fire throughout all your habitations upon the Sabbath day. 4 ¶ Again, Moses spoke unto all the Congregation of the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord commands, saying. 5 Take from among you an offering unto the Lord: whosoever is of a * willing heart, let Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. him bring this offering to the Lord, (namely) gold, and silver, and brass. 6 Also blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, & fine linen, and goats (here.) 7 And rams skins died read, and badgers skins with Shittim wood: 8 Also oil for light, and spices for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense. 9 And onyx stones, and stones to be set in the Ephod, and in the breast plate. 10 And all the wise b Read. hearted among you, shall Chap. 28. 3. come and make all that the Lord hath commanded: 11 (That is) the* Tabernacle, the pavilion thereof, Chap. 26. 31. and his covering, & his taches & his boards, his bars, his pillars and his sockets. 12 The Ark, and the bars thereof: the Merciseat, and the vail that c Which 〈◊〉 before the Merci seat that it cold not 〈◊〉. covereth (it.) 13 The Table, and the bars of it, and all the instruments thereof, and the show bread: 14 Also the candlestick of light and his instruments and his lamps with the oil for the light: 15 * Likewise the Altar of perfume & his bars, Chap. 30. 1. and the anointing oil, and the sweet incense, & the vail of the door at the entering in of the Tabernacle. 16 The * Altar of burned offering with his brazen Chap. 27. 1. grate, his bars and all his instruments, the Laver and his foot. 17 The hangins of the court, his pillars and his sockets, and the vail of the gate of the court. 18 The pins of the Tabernacle, and the pinsof the court with their cords. 19 The d Such as 〈◊〉 to the service of the Tabernacle. ministering garments to minister in the holy place, (and) the holy garments for 〈◊〉 the Priest, and the garments of his sons, that they may ministre in the Priest's office. 20 ¶ Then all the Congregation of the children of Israel departed from the presence of Moses. 21 And every one, whose hearts ” Ebr, lifted him up. encouraged him, and every one, whose spirit made him willing, came, (and) brought an offering to the Lord, for the work of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and for all his uses, and for the holy garments. 22 Both men and women, as many as were free hearted, came (and) brought “ Or, books. taches & earrings, and rings, & bracelets, all (were) jewels of gold: & every one that offered an offering of gold unto the Lord 23 Every man also, which had blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and five linen, and goats (here,) and rams skins died read, & badgers skins, brought (them.) 24 Albina that offered an oblation of silver and of brass, brought the offerings unto the Lord: & every one, that ” Eb. with whom was found. had Shittim wood for any manner work of the ministration brought (it) 25 And all the women that were e Which were witty & 〈◊〉. wise hearted did spin with their hands; and brought the spun work, (even) the blue silk, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen. 26 Like wise all the women, f That is, which were good spinners. whose hearts were moved with knowledge, spun goats (here.) 27 And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set in the Ephod, and in the breast plate: 28 Also spice, and oil for light, and for the * Chap. 30, 23. anointing oil, and for the sweet perfume. 29 Every man & woman of the children of Israel, whose hearts moved them willingly to bring for all the 〈◊〉 which the Lord had commanded them to make g Using 〈◊〉 as a ministers thereof. by the hand of Moses, brought a free offering to the Lord 30 ¶ Then Moses said unto the children of Israel, Behold, * the Lord hath called by name Chap. 31, 〈◊〉. Bezaleél the son of Vri, the son of Her of the tribe of Iudáh. 31 And hath filled him “ Or, with the spirit of God. with an excellent spirit of wisdom, of understanding, & of knowledge, and in all manner work. 32 To find out curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass. 33 And in graving stones to set them, and in karuing of wood, (even) to make any manner of fine work. 34 And he hath put in his heart that he may teach (other:) both he, and Aholiáb the son of Abisamách of the tribe of Dan: 35 Then hath he filled with wisdom of heart to work all manner h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 graving, or 〈◊〉, or such like Chap, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. of conning* and broydred, & needle work: in blue silk, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen and weaving, (even) to do all maner of work and sub tile inventions. CHAP. XXXVI. 5 The great readiness of the people, in so much that he commanded 〈◊〉 to cease. 8 The curtains made. 19 The cove rings. 20 The boards. 31 The bars. 35 And the vail. 1 THen wrought Bezaleél, and Aholiáb, and all ” Ebr. wise in heart. cunning men, to whom the Lord gave wisdom, and understanding, to know how to work all manner work for the service of the a By the 〈◊〉 rye he means here all the Tabernacle. Sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. 2 For Moses had called Bezaleél, and Aholiáb, and all the wise hearted men, in whose hearts the Lord had given wisdom, (even) as many as their hearts encouraged to come unto that work to work it. 3 And they received of Moses all the osfring which the children of Israel had brought for the work of the service of the Sanctuary, to make it: also b Meaning the 〈◊〉. they brought still unto him free gifts every morning. 4 So all the wise men, that wrought all the holy work, came every man from his work which they wrought. 5 And spoke to Moses, saying, The people bring to c A rare example and notable to see the people so ready to serve God with their goods. much, (and) more than enough for the use of the work, which the Lord hath commanded to be made. 6 Then Moses gave a commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the host, saying, Let neither man nor woman prepare any more work for the oblation of the Sanctuary. So the people were stayed from offering. 7 For the stuff they had, was sufficient for all the work to make it, and to much. 8 * All the cunning men therefore among the Chap. 26. 4. workmen, made (for) the Tabernacle ten cur taines of fine twined linen, and of blue silk, and purple, and 〈◊〉: d Which were 〈◊〉 pictures with wyngges in the form of children. Cherubims of broidered work made they (upon) them. 9 The length of one curtain (was) twenty and eight cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: (and) the curtains were all of one cise. 10 And he coupled five curtains together, and other five coupled he together. 11 And he made strings of blue silk by the edge of one curtain, in the selvedge of the coupling: likewise he made on the side of thee (other) curtain in the selvedge in the second coupling. 12 * Fifty strings made he in the one curtain, Chap. 26. 10. and fifty strings made he in the edge of the (other) curtain, which was in the second coupling: the strings were set one against an other. 13 After, he made fifty “ Or, 〈◊〉. taches of gold, and coupled the curtains one to an other with the taches: (so) was it one Tabernacle. 14 ¶ Also he made curtains of goats (here) for the “ Or, pavilion. covering upon the Tabernacle: he made them (to the number) of eleven curtains. 15 The length of one curtain (had) thirty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: the eleven curtains (were) of one cise. 16 And he coupled five curtains by themselves, and six curtains by themselves. 17 Also he made fifty strings upon the edge of (one) curtain in the selvedge in the coupling and fifty strings made he upon the edge of the (other) curtain in the second coupling. 18 He made also fifty taches of brass to couple the covering that it might be one. 19 And he made a e These two were above the covering of goats here. covering upon the pavilion of rams skins died read, and a covering of badgers skins above. 20 ¶ Likewise he made the boards for the Tabernacle of Shittim f And to bear up the curtains of the Tabernacle. wood to stand up. 21 The length of a board (was) ten cubits, and the breadth of one board (was) a cubit, and an half. 22 One board had two tenons, set in order as the feet of a ladder, one against an other: thus made he for all the boards of the Tabernacle. 23 So he make twenty boards for the South side of the Tabernacle, even full South. 24 And forty 〈◊〉 of silver made he under the twenty boards, two sockets under the board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons. 25 Also for the other side of the Tabernacle toward the North, he made twenty boards. 26 And their forty sockets of silver, two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board. 27 Likewise towards g Or toward the sea which was the sea called me 〈◊〉 west ward from jerusalem. the Westside of the Tabernacle he made six boards. 28 And two boards made he in the corners of the Tabernacle, for 〈◊〉 side. 29 And they were* 〈◊〉 beneath, and likewise Chap. 26. 24. were made sure above with a ring: thus he did to both in both corners. 30 So there were eight boards and their sixteen sockets of silver, under every board two sockets. 31 ¶ After, he made* bars of Shittim wood, Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. and 30. 〈◊〉. five for the boards in the one side of the Tabernacle. 32 And five bars for the boards in the other side of the Tabernacle, and five bars for the board of the Tabernacle on the side toward the West. 33 And he made the midst bar to shoot through the boards, from the one end to the other. 34 He overlaid also the boards with gold, and made their rings of gold for places for the bars, and covered the bars with gold. 35 ¶ Moreover he made a h Which was between the Sanctuary and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of all. vail of blue silk, and purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen: with Cherubims of broidered work made he it: 36 And made thereunto four pillars of 〈◊〉, and overlaid them with gold: whose “ Or, heads. hokes (were also) of gold, and he cast for them four sockets of silver. 37 And he made an i Which was between the court and the Sanctuary. hanging for the Tabernacle door, of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and 〈◊〉 wined linen, (and) needle work. 38 And the five pillars of it with their hokes, and overlaid their chapters and their “ Or, graven borders. filets with gold, but their five sockets (were) of brass. CHAP. XXXVII. 1 The Ark. 6 The Merciseat. 10 The Table. 17 The Candelstickc. 25 The Altar of incense. 1 AFter this, Bezaleél made the * Ark of Chap. 25. 10. Shittim wood, two cubits and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, and a cubit and an half high: 2 And overlaid it with fine gold within and without, and made a a Like battlements. crown of gold to it round about. 3 And cast for it four rings of gold for the four corners of it: that is, two rings for the one side of it, and two rings for the other side thereof. 4 Also he made bars of Shittim wood, and covered them with gold. 5 And put the bars in the rings by the sides of the Ark, to bear the Ark. 6 ¶ And he made the * Merciseat of pure gold: Chap. 25. 17. two cubits and an half (was) the length thereof, and one cubit and an half the breadth thereof. 7 And he made two Cherubims of gold, upon two ends of the Merciseat: (even) of work beaten with the hammer made he them. 8 One Cherub on the one end, and an other Cherub on the other end: b Of the self same 〈◊〉 that the Mertiseat Was. of the Merciseat made he the Cherubims, as the two ends thereof. 9 And the Cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered the Merciseat with their wings, and their faces (were) one towards an other: toward the Merciseat were the faces of the Cherubims. 10 ¶ Also he made the Table of Shittim wood: two cubits (was) the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and an half the height of it. 11 And he overlaid it with fine gold, & made thereto a crown of gold round about. 12 Also he made thereto a border of an “ Or, four fingers hand breadth round about, and made upon the border a crown of gold round about. 13 And he cast for it four rings of gold, and put the rings in the four corners that (were) in the four feet thereof. 14 Against the border were the rings, as places for the bars to bear the Table. 15 And he made the bars of Shittim wood, and covered them with gold to bear the Table. 16 * Also he made the instruments for the Table Chap. 25. 23. of pure gold: dishes for it, and (incens) cups for it, and goblets for it, and coverings for it, where with it should be covered. 17 ¶ Like wise he made the candlestick of pure gold: of work beaten out with the hammer made he the candlestick: (and) hysshafte, and his branch, his bolles, his knops, and his flowers were of one piece. 18 And six branches came out of the sides there of: three branches of the candlestick out of the one side of it, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side of it. 19 In one branch three bolles made like almonds, a knop and a flower: and in an other branch three bolles made like almonds, a knop and a flower: (and) so throughout the six branches that proceeded out of the candlestick. 20 And upon the candlestick (were) four bolles after the fashion of almonds, the knops thereof and the flowers thereof. 21 That is, under every two branches a knop (made) thereof, and a knop under the second branch thereof, and a knop under the third branch thereof, according to the six branches comining out of it. 22 Their knops and their branches were of the same: it was all one * beaten work of Chap. 25. 38. pure gold. 23 And he made for it seven lamps with the snuffets, and snufdishes thereof of pure gold. 24 Of a c Read chapter, 25. 39 talon of pure gold made he it with all the instruments thereof. 25 Furthermore he made the * perfume altar Chap. 30. 34. of Shittim wood: the length of it (was) a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit [it was square] and two cubits hie, (and) the horns thereof was of the same. 26 And he covered it with pure gold, both the top and the sides there of round about, and the horns of it, and made unto it a crown of gold round about. 27 And he made two rings of gold for it, under the crown thereof in the two corners of the two sides thereof, to put bars in for to bear it therewith. 28 Also he made the bars of Shittim wood, and overlaid them with gold. 29 And he made the holy * anointing oil, Chap. 30. 〈◊〉. and the sweet pure incense after the apotecaries art. CHAP. XXXVIII. 1 The Altar of burned offerings. 8 The brazen Laver. 9 The Court. 24 The sum of that the people offered. 1 ALso he made the altar of the burned offering * of Shittim wood: five cubits Chap. 27. 〈◊〉 (was) the length thereof, and five cubits the breadth thereof: (it was) square and three cubits high. 2 And he made unto it horns in the four cor ners thereof: the horns thereof were of the same, and he overlaid it with brass. 3 Also he made all the instruments of the Altar: Chap. 27. 〈◊〉 the * ashpans, and the besoms, and the basins, the fleshokes, and the “ Or, fire 〈◊〉 censers: all the instruments thereof made he of brass. 4 Moreover he made a brazen grate wrought like a net to the Altar, under the compass of beneath in the a So that the grid 〈◊〉 or was half so high as the altar, and stood within it. mids of it, 5 And cast four rings of brass for the four ends of the grate to put bars in. 6 And he made the bars of 〈◊〉 wood, & covered them with brass. 7 The which bars he put into the rings on the sides of the altar to bear it with all, and made it hollow (within) the boards. 8 ¶ Also he made the Laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass of the b R. Kimhisaith that the women brought their looking glasses, which were of 〈◊〉 or fine 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 them freely unto the use of the Tabernacle: which was a bright thing and of great ma jesty. glasses of the women that did assemble and came together at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 9 ¶ Finally he made the court on the Southside full south: the hangings of the court (were) of 〈◊〉 twined linen, having an hundredth cubits. 10 Their pillars (were) twenty, and their brazen sockets twenty: the hokes of the pillars and their filets (were) of silver. 11 And on the Northside (the hangings were) an hundredth cubits: their pillars twenty, & their sockets of brass twenty, the hokes of the pillars and their filets of 〈◊〉. 12 On the Westside also (were) hangings of fifty cubits, their ten pillars with their ten sockets: the hokes of the pillars and their filets of silver. 13 And toward the Eastside, full East, (were hangings) of fifty cubits. 14 The hangings of the one side (were) fifteen cubits, their three pillars, and their three sockets: 15 * And of the other side of the court gate Chap. 27. 14. on both sides (were) hangings of fifteen cubits, (with) their three pillars and their three sockets. 16 All the hangings of the court round about (were) of fine twined linen: 17 But the 〈◊〉 of the pillars (were) of brass: the hokes of the pillars and their filets of silver, and the covering of their chapters of silver: and all the pillars of the court were hooped about with silver. 18 (He made) also the hanging of the gate of the court of needle work, blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen even twenty cubits long, and five cubits in height and breadth, ” Ebr. over against. like the hangings of the court. 19 And their pillars (were) four with their four sockets of brass: their hokes of silver and the covering of their chapters, and their filets of silver. 20 But all the * pins of the Tabernacle and of Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. the court round about (were) of brass. 21 ¶ These are the parts of the Tabernacle, (I mean,) of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, which was appointed by the commandment of Mosés for the office of the c That the Levites might have the charge there of, and minister in the same, as did Eleazar and Ithamár. Levites by the hand of Ithamár son to Aaron the Priest. 22 So Bezaleél the son of Vri the son of Her of the tribe of Iudáh, made all that the Lord commanded Moses. Nomb. 3. 4. 23 And with him Aholiáb son of Ahisamách of the tribe of Dan, a d As a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. cunning workman and an embroiderer and a worker of needle Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. work in blue silk, and in purple, and in scarlet, and in 〈◊〉 linen. 24 All the gold that was occupied in all the work wrought for the holy place [which was the gold of the offering] was nine and twenty talents, and seven hundredth and thirty shekels, according to the shekel of the Sanctuary. 25 But the silver of them that were numbered in the Congregation, (was) an hundredth talents, and a thousand seven hundredth seventy and five shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary. 26 A “ Or, half a 〈◊〉. portion for a man, (that is,) half a shekel after the shekel of the Sanctuary, for all them that were numbered from twenty year old and above, among six hundredth thousand, and three thousand, and five hundredth and fifty men. 27 Moreover there were an hundredth talents of silver, to cast the sockets of the Sanctuary, and the sockets of the vail: an hundredth sockets of an hundredth talens, a talon for a socket. 28 But he made the hokes for the pillars of a thousand seven hundredth and seventy and five (shekels) and overlaid their chapters, and made filets about them. 29 Also the brass of the offering (was) seventy e Read the weigh of a 〈◊〉, talents, and two thousand, and four hundredth shekels. 30 Whereof he made the sockets to the door Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. of the Tabernacle of the Congregation and the brazen Altar, and the brasengrate which was for it, with all the instruments of the Altar, 31 And the sockets of the court round about and the sockets for the court gate, and all the * pins of the Tabernacle, and all the pins Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. of the court round about. CHAP. XXXIX. 1 The apparel of Aarón and his sons. 32 All that the Lord commanded, was made, and finished. 43 Moses blesseth the people. 1 Moreover they made a As coverings for the 〈◊〉, the candlestick, the Altars and such like. garments of ministration to minister in the Sanctuary of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet: they * made also the holy garments for Aarón, as the Lord had commanded Moses. Chap. 〈◊〉. 10. & 35. 19 2 So he made the Ephód of gold, blue silk and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. 3 And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue silk and in the purple, and in the scar let, & in the fine linen, with broidered work. 4 For the which they made shoulders to couple together: (for) it was closed by the two edges thereof. 5 And the broidered guard of his Ephód that was upon him, was of the same stuff, and of like work: (even) of gold, of blue silk, & purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 6 ¶ And they wrought * (two) onyx stones closed Chap 28 9 in ouches of gold, and graved, as b That is of very sine and curious Workmanship. signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel, 7 And put them on the shoulders of the Ephód, (as) stones for a * remembrance of the children Chap 28. 〈◊〉. of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 8 ¶ Also he made the breast plate of broidered work like the work of the Ephód (to wit) of gold, blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. 9 They made the breast plate double, and it was square, an hand breadth long, & an hand breadth broad: (it was also) double. 10 And they filled it with four rows of stones. The ordre (was thus,) 〈◊〉 ruby, a topaz, & a carbuncle in the first row. 11 And in the second row, an emerald, a saphir, and a diamond: 12 Also in the third row, c Or, a 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 stone authors Writ that it 〈◊〉 of the urine of the beast called 〈◊〉. a turkeys, an achate and an hematite: 13 Like wise in the fourte row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper: closed and set in ouches of gold. 14 So the stones (were) according to the names of the children of Israel, (even) twelve d That is every tribe had his name Written in a stone, after their names, graven like signets every one after his name according to the twelve tribes 15 After, they made upon the breast place chains at the ends, of wrethen work and pure gold. 16 They made also two bosses of gold, & two gold rings, and put the two rings in the two corners of the breast plate. 17 And they put the two wrethen chains of gold in the two rings, in the corners of the breast plate. 18 Also the two (other) ends of the two wrethen chains they fastened in the two bosses and put them on the shoulders of the Ephód upon the fore front of it. 19 Likewise they made two rings of gold, & put them in the two (other) corners of the breast plate upon the edge of it, which was on the inside of the Ephód. 20 They made also too (other) golden rings, & put them on the two sides of the Ephod, beneath on the fore side of it and over against his coupling above the broidered guard of the Ephód. 21 Then they fastened the breast plate by his rings unto the rings of the Ephód, with a lace of blue silk, that it might be (fast) upon the broidered guard of the Ephód, and that the breast plate should not be loosed from the Ephód, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 22 ¶ Moreover he made the rob of the e Which Was next under the Ephod. Ephód of woven work, altogether of blue silk. 23 And f Where he should put through his head. the hole of the rob (was) in the mids of it, as the collar of an habergeon, with an edge about the collar, that it should not rend. 24 And they made upon the skirts of the rob pomegranates, of blue silk, & purple, and scarlet, and (fine linen) twined. 25 They made also * belles of pure gold, and Chap. 28. 3 〈◊〉. put the bells between the pomegranates upon the skirts of the rob round about between the pomegranates. 26 A bell and a pomegranate, a bell and a pomegranate round about the skirts of the rob to minister in, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 27 ¶ After, they made coats of fine linen, of woven work for Aarón and for his sons. 28 And the mitre of fine linen, and goodly bon nets of fine linen, and linen * breeches of fine Chap. 28. 4. twined linen, 29 ¶ And the girdle of fine twined linen, and of blue silk, and purple, and scarlet, (even) of needle work, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 30 ¶ Finally they made the plate for the holy crown of fine gold, and written upon it a superscription (like) to the graving of a signet * HOLINESS TO THE LORD. Chap. 28. 3. 31 And they tied unto it a lace of blue, silk to fasten it on high upon the mitre, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 32 ¶ Thus was all the work of the Tabernacle, (even) of the * Tabernacle of the Congregation Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. finished: and the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses: so did they. 33 ¶ afterward they brought the Tabernacle unto Moses, the Tabernacle and all his instruments, his taches, his boards, his bars, and his pillars, and his sockets, 34 And the covering of rams skins died read and the coverings of badgers skins, and the g So called, because it hanged before the 〈◊〉 seat and 〈◊〉 it from sight. covering vail, 35 The Ark of the Testimony, and the bars there of, and the Merciseat. 36 The Table, with all the instruments thereof, Chap. 35. 12. and the she we bread, 37 The pure Candle stick, the lamps thereof (even) the lamps h Or, Which Aa run dressed and 〈◊〉 With oil every morning. set in order, and all the in struments thereof, and the oil for light: 38 Also the golden Altar and the anointing oil and the sweet incens, and the hanging of the Tabernacle door, Chap. 30. 7. 39 The brazen Altar with his grate of brass, his bars and all his instruments, the Laver and his foot. 40 The curtains of the court with his pillars and his sockets, and the hanging to the court gate, (and) his cords, and his pings, and all the instruments of the service of the Tabernacle, (called) the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 41 (Finally,) the ministering garment to serve in the Sanctuary, (and) the holy garments for Aarón the Priest, and his sons garments to minister in the Priest's office, 42 According to every point that the Lord had i signifying that in God's matters man may neither add nor 〈◊〉 nish. commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work. 43 And Moses beheld all the work, and behold, they had done it as the Lord had commanded: so had they done: and Moses k Praised God for the people's diligence and prayed for them. blessed them. CHAP. XL. 1 The tabernacle with the apperteinances is reared up. 34 The glory of the Lord appeareth in the cloud covering the Tabernacle. 1 THen the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 In the a After that Mosés had been. 40. days & 40 nights inthe mount that is, from the beginning of August to the 10. of Sept. he came down, & caused this work to be done: which being finished, was set up in Abib, which month containeth half March & half April Read chap. 26. 35. (first) day of the first month in thee (very) first (of the same) month shalt thou set up the Tabernacle, (called) the Tabernacle of the Congregation: 3 And thou shalt put therein the Ark of the Testimony, and cover the Ark with the vail. 4 Also thou shalt bring in the * Table, and set it in order as it doth require: thou shalt also bring in the candlestick, and light his lamps. 5 And thou shalt set the incense Altar b That is, the altar of perfume, or to 〈◊〉 incense on. of gold before the Ark of the Testimony, & put the c This hanging or vail was between the Sanctuary and the 〈◊〉. hanging at the door of the Tabernacle. 6 Moreoverthou shalt set the burned offering Altar before the door of the Tabernacle (call led) the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 7 And thou shalt set the Laver between the Tabernacle of the Congregation and the Altar, and put water therein. 8 Then thou shalt appoint the court round about, and hung up the hanging at the court gate. 9 After, thou shalt take the anointing oil, & anoint the Tabernacle, and all that is therein, and hallow it with all the instruments thereof that it may be holy. 10 And thou shalt anoint the Altar of the burned offering, and all his instruments, and shalt sanctify the Altar, that itmay be an altar most holy. 11 Also thou shalt anoint the Laver & his foot, and shalt sanctify it. 12 Then thou shalt bring Aaronn & his sons unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Con gregation, and wash them with water. 13 And thou shalt put upon Aaronn the holy garments, and shalt anoint him, and sanctify him that he may minister unto me in the Priest's office. 14 Thou shalt also bring his sons, and clothe them with garments. 15 And shalt anoint them as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the Priest's office: for their anointing shall be (a sign,) that the priesthood d Till both the priesthood & the ceremonies should end, which was at Christ's coming. shallbe everlasting unto them throughout their generations. 16 So Moses did according to all that the Lord had commanded him: so did he. Nomb. 7. 1. 17 ¶ * Thus was the Tabernacle reared up the first day of the first month in e After they came out of Egypt. the second year. Nomb. 7 1. 18 Then Moses reared up the Tabernacle and fastened his sockets, and set up the boards thereof, and put in the bars of it, and reared up his pillars. 19 And he spread the covering over the Tabernacle, and put the covering of that covering on high above it, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 20 ¶ And he took and put the f That is, the tables of the Law Chap. 31. 18. and 34. 20. Testimony in the Ark, and put the bars in (the rings) of the Ark, and set the Merciseat on high upon the Ark. 21 He brought also the Ark into the Tabernacle, and hanged up the * covering vail, Chap. 35, 12. and covered the Ark of the Testimony, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 22 ¶ Furthermore he put the Table in the Tanacle of the Congregation in the Northside of the Tabernacle, without the vail. 23 And set the bread in order before the Lord as the Lord had commanded Moses. 24 ¶ Also he put the candlestick in the Tabernacle of the Congregation over against the Table toward the Southside of the Tabernacle. 25 And he “ Or, set up. lighted the lamps before the Lord as the Lord had commanded Moses. 26 ¶ Moreover he set the golden Altar in the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the vail. 27 And burned sweet incense thereon, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 28 ¶ Also he hanged up the vail at the g Between the Sanctuary & the court. door of the Tabernacle. 29 After, he set the burned offering Altar (without) the door of the Tabernacle, (called) the Tabernacle of the Congregation, & offered the burned offering and the sacrifice thereon, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 30 ¶ Likewise he set them Laver between the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the Altar, and powered water therein to wash with. 31 So Moses, and Aarôn, and his sons, washed their hands and their feet thereat. 32 When they went into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and when they approached to the Altar, they washed, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 33 Finally he reared up the court round about the Tabernacle and the Altar, and hanged up the vail at the court gate: so Moses finished the work. Nomb 9 15. 34 ¶ * Then the cloud covered the 1. king 8. 10. Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. 35 So Moses cold not enter into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, because the cloud abode thereon, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. 36 Now when the cloud ascended up from the Tabernacle, the children of Israel went forward in all their journeys. 37 But if the cloud ascended not, than they journeyed not till the day that it ascended. 38 For h Thus the presence of God pray served & guided them night & day till they came to the land promised the cloud of the Lord (was) upon the Tabernacle by day, & fire was in it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, through out all their iorneys. THE THIRD BOOK OF Moses, called * Because in this book is chief in treated of the Levites, & of things pertaining to their office. Leviticus. THE ARGUMENT. AS God daily by most singular benefits declared himself to be mindful of his Church: so he would not that they should have any occasion to trust either in themselves, or to depend upon others for lack of temporal things, or aught that belonged to his divine service and religion. Therefore he ordained divers kinds of oblations and sacrifices, to assure them of forgiveness of their offences. [if they offered them in true faith and obedience] Also he appointed their Priests and Levites, their apparel, offices, conversation and portion: he showed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 should observe, & in what times. Moreover he declared by these sacrifices and ceremonies that the 〈◊〉 of sin is death, & that without the blood of Christ the innocent Lamb there can be no forgiveness of sins. And because they should give no place to their own inventions [which thing God most detesteth as appeareth by the terrible example of Nadáb & Abihū] he prescribed even to the lest things, what they should do, as what beasts they should offer & eat: what diseases were contagious and to be avoided: what order they should take foral manner of 〈◊〉 and pollution: whose company they should 〈◊〉: what marriages were 〈◊〉: and what 〈◊〉 laws were profitable. which things declared, he promised favour and blessing to them that kept his Laws, and threatened his curse to them that 〈◊〉 them. CHAP. I 2 Of burned offerings for particular people. 〈◊〉 10. & 14 The manner to offer burned offerings aswell of bullokes, as of sheep and birds. 1 NOw the a Hereby Moses declareth that he 〈◊〉 nothing to the people but that which he received of God. Lord called Moses, & spoke unto him out of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, saying 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, & thou shalt say unto them, If any of you offer a sacrifice unto the Lord, you shall offer you sacrifice of b So they cold 〈◊〉 of none other sort, but of those Which Were commanded. cattle, (as) of beeves and of the sheep. 3 * If his sacrifice (be) a burned offering of the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish, Exod. 29. 10. presenting him of his own voluntary will at the door of the c Meaning Within the court of the 〈◊〉. Tabernacle of the Congregation before the Lord 4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burned offering and it shallbe accepted “ Ebr. to him. to (the Lord,) to be his atonement. 5 And d The Priest or 〈◊〉. he shall kill the bullock before the Lord, & the Priests Aaron's sons shall offer the blood, and shall sprinkle it round about upon the e Of the burned of 〈◊〉. Exod, 27. 1. altar, that is by the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 6 Then shall he flay the burned 〈◊〉 and cut it in pieces. 7 So the sons of Aarón the Priest shall put fire upon the altar, and lay the wood in ordre upon the fire: 8 Then the Priests Aaron's sons shall lay the parts in order, the head & the kall upon the " Or, the body of the breast or the 〈◊〉. wood that is in the fire which is upon the altar 9 But the in wards thereof & the legs thereof he shall wash in water, & the Priest shall burn all on the altar: (for) it is a burned offering, an oblation made by fire a sweet savour f Or a savour of rest, Which pacifieth the anger of the Lord unto the Lord 10 ¶ And if his sacrifice for the burned offering (be) as of the flocks [(as) of the sheep, or of the goats] he shall offer a male without blemish 11 g Read vers. 5. And he shall kill it on the Northside of the altar h Before the altar of the Lord before the Lord, and the Priests Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the Altar. 12 And he shall cut it in ” Ebr. into his pieces. pieces, (separating) his head and his ” Or, fat. kall and the Priest shall lay them in ordre upon the wood that (lieth) in the fire which is on the altar: 13 But he shall wash the in wards, and the legs with water, & the Priest shall offer the whole and burn it upon the altar: (for) it is a burned offering, an oblation made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord 14 ¶ And if his sacrifice (be) a burned offering to the Lord of the fowls, them he shall offer his sa crifice of the turtle doves, or of the young pigeons. 15 And the Priest shall bring it unto the altar, & i The 〈◊〉 word signifieth to pinch of With the nail wring the neck of it a sunder, and burn it on the altar: and the blood there of shall be shed upon the side of the altar. 16 And he shall pluck out his maw with his " Or, strained, or pressed. feathers, and cast them beside the altar on the k On the side of the courtegat in the pans, Which stood With ashes Exod. 27. 3. East part in the place of the ashes. 17 And he shall cleave it with his wings, (but) not divide it a sunder: & the Priest shall burn it upon the altar upon the wood that is in the fire: (for) it is a burned offering, an oblation made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord CHAP. II 1 The meat offering is after three sorts: of fine flower unbaken. 4 Of bread baken. 14 And of corn in the ear. 1 ANd when any will offer a a Because the burned offering could not be With out the meat offering. meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shallbe of fine flower, and he shall pour oil upon it, & put incenseth ereon. 2 And shall bring it unto Aaron's sons the Priests, & b The Priest. he shall take thence his handful of the flower, & of the oil with all the incense, and the Priest shall burn it for a c To signify that God remembreth him that offereth. memorial upon the altar: (for) it is an offering made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord 3 * But the remnant of the meat offering (shall Eccle. 7. 34. be) Aaron's & his sons: (for) it is d Therefore none cold eat of it but the Priests. most holy of the Lords offerings made by fire. 4 ¶ If thou bring also a meat offering baken in the oven, (it shallbe) an unleavened cake of fine flower mingled with oil, or an unlea vened wafer anointed with oil. 5 ¶ But if thy e Which is a gift offered to God to pacify him. meat offering (be) an oblation of the frying pan, it shallbe of fine flower unleavened, mingled with oil. 6 And thou shalt part it in pieces, and power oil thereon: (for) it is a meat offering. 7 ¶ And if thy meat offering (be) an oblation (made) in the cauldron, it shallbe made of fine flower with oil. 8 After, thou shalt bring the meat offering [that is made of these things] unto the Lord, and shalt present it unto the Priest, and he shall bring it to the altar, 9 And the Priest shall take from the meat offering Vers. 2. a * memorial of it, & shall burn it upon Exod. 29. 18, the altar: (for) it is an oblation * made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord 10 But that which is left of the meat offering, (shallbe) Aaron's & his sons: (for it is) most holy of the offerings of the Lord made by fire. 11 All the meat offerings which you shall offer unto the Lord, shallbe made without leaven: for you shall neither burn leaven nor honey in any offering of the Lord made by fire. 12 ¶ (In) the oblation of the first fruits you shall offer f That is, fruits, Which are sweet as honey, you may offer. them unto the Lord, but they shall not be burned g But 〈◊〉 for the Priests. Mar. 9 49. upon the altar for a sweet savour. 13 [All the meat offerings also shalt thou season with * salt, neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the h Which they Were bond (as by a covenant) to use in all sacri fice, covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering, (but) upon all thy oblations thou shalt offer salt] 14 If than thou offer a meat offering of thy first fruits unto the Lord, thou shalt offer for thy Nomb. 18. 〈◊〉. meat offering of thy first fruits * ears of cor Ezek, 43. 24. or it means a sure and pure covenant. ne dried by the fire, and wheat beaten out of “ Or, 〈◊〉 ears for the word signifieth a 〈◊〉 field. the green ears. 15 After, thou shalt put oil upon it, and lay Chap. 23. 14. incense thereon: (for) it is a meat offering. 16 And the Priest shall burn the memorial of it (even) of that that is beaten and of the oil of it with all the incense thereof: (for) it is an offering unto the Lord made by fire. CHAP. III 1 The manner of peace offerings, and beasts for the same. 17. The Israclites may neither eat fat, nor blood. ALso if his oblation (be) a a A 〈◊〉 of thanksgiving offered for peace & prosperity either generally or particularly. peace offering, if he will offer of the drove [whether it be male or female] he shall offer such as is without blemish, before the Lord, 2 And shall put his hand upon the head of his offering, and kill it at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation: and Aaron's sons the Priests shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar round about. 3 So he shall offer b One part Was burned, an other Wasto the Priests and the third to him that offered. Exod 29. 29. (part) of the peace offrigs (as) a sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord, (even) the * fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards, 4 He shall also take away the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, and upon “ Or, the Which kidneys are near the 〈◊〉. the flanks and the kall on the liver with the kidneys. 5 And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar with the burned offering, which is upon the wood, that is on the fire: (this is) a sacrifice made by fire for a sweet savourunto the lord 6 ¶ Also if his oblation (be) a peace offering unto the Lord out of the flock, whether it be c In the peace of fring it Was indifferent to offer either male or female, but in the burned offering only the male: so 〈◊〉 be offered no birds, 〈◊〉 in the burned offering they might: all there Was 〈◊〉 With fire, & in the peace offting but a part male or female, he shall offer it without blemish. 7 If he offer a lamb for his oblation, than he shall bring it before the Lord 8 And lay his hand upon the head of his offering, and shall kill it before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and Aaron's sons shall sprinkle the blood thereof round about upon the altar. 9 After, of the peace offerings he shall offer d The but 〈◊〉 offering Was Wholly consemed, & of the offering made by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the in Wards etc. Were burned: the shoulder & breast, With the two chaws and the ma We Were the Priests, & the rest his that offered. an offering made by fire unto the Lord: he shall take away the fat thereof, & the rump altogether, hard by the back bone, and the far that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards. 10 Also he shall take away the two kidneys, with the fat that is upon them, & upon the * flanks and the kal upon the liver with the kidneys. 11 Then the Priest shall burn it upon the altar (as) the meat of an offerings made by fire unto the Lord 〈◊〉. 4. 12 ¶ Also if his offering (be) a goat, then shall he offer it before the Lord 13 And shall put his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before e 〈◊〉 at the Northside of the altar, Chap. 1. 1. the Tabernacle of the Con gregation, and the sons of Aarón shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar roundabout. 14 Then he shall offer there of his offering (even) an offering made by fire unto the Lord, the fat that covereth the inwards, & all the fat that is upon the inwards. 15 Also he shall take away the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and upon the flanks and the kal upon the liver with the kidneys. 16 So the Priest shall burn them upon the altar, (as) the meat of an offering made by fire for a sweet savour: * all the fat (is) the Lords. Chap. 7. 25. 17 (This shallbe) a perpetual ordinance for your generations, throughoutal your dwellings (so that) you shall eat neither f By eating fat, Was meant to be carnal & by blood eating, Was signified cruelty. fat nor * blood. CHAP. four 1 The offering for sins done of ignorance. 3 For the Priest Gene. 9 4. Chap. 2. 23. 13 The Congregation. 22 The ruler. 27 And the private man. 1 Moreover the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If ” Ebr. a soul. any shall sin through a That is of negligence or ignorance, specially of the ceremonial law for otherwise the punishments for crimes are appointed according to the transgression. ignorance, in any of the commandments of the Lord [which oughtnot to be done] but shall do (contrary) to any of them. 3 If the b Meaning the 〈◊〉 Priest. Priest that is anointed do sin [according to the sin of the people] then shall he offer, for his sin which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the Lord for a sin offering. Nomb. 15. 22. 4 And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the Lord, and shall put his hand upon the bullock's head, and c Hereby confess sing that he deserved the same punishment which the beast 〈◊〉. kill the bullock before the Lord 5 And the Priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it into the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 6 Then the Priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the Lord, before the vail of the d Which was between the 〈◊〉 of all and the Sanctuary. San ctuarie: 7 The Priest also shall put (some) of the blood before the Lord, upon the horns of the altar of sweet incens, which is in the e Which was in the court meaning by the Tabernacle the San ctuarie: and in the, end of this verse it is taken for the court. Tabernacle of the Congregation, then shall he power * all (the rest) of the blood of the bullock at the foot of the altar of burned offering, which is at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 8 And he shall take away all the fat of the bullock Chap. 5. 9 for the sin offering: (to wit,) the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is about the inwards. 9 He shall take away also the two kidneys, and the fat that is upon them, and upon the flanks and the kall upon the liver with the kidneys. 10 As it was taken away from the bullock of the peace offerings, and the Priest shall burn them upon the altar of burned offering. 11 * But the skin of the bullock, and all his Exod. 29. 19 Nomb. 19 5. flesh, with his head, and his legs, and his inwards, and his dung (shall he bear out) 12 So he shall carry the whole bulocke out of Ebr. 13. 11. the* host unto a clean place, where the ashes are powered, and shall burn him on the wood in the fire where the ashes are cast out shall he be burned. 13 ¶ And if the f The multitude excuseth not the sin. whole Congregation of Israel shall sin through ignorance, and thing be * hide from the eyes of the multitude, and have Chap 52. done (against) any of the commandments of the Lord which should not be done and have offended: 14 When the sin which they have committed shallbe known, than the Congregation shall offer a young bullock for the sin, and bring him before the Tabernacle of the Con gregation, 15 And the g For all the people cold not lay on their hands: therefore it was 〈◊〉 that the Anciens of the people did it in 〈◊〉 name of all 〈◊〉 Congregation Elders of the Congregation shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock before the Lord, and “ Or, the 〈◊〉. he shall kill the bullock before the Lord, 16 Then the Priest that is anointed, shall bring of the bullock's blood into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 17 And the Priest shaldip his finger in the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord (even) before the vail. 18 Also he shall put (some) of the blood upon the horns of the altar, which is before the Lord, that is in the Tabernacle of the Congregation: then shall he power all the (rest) of the blood at the fore of the altar of burned offering, which is at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 19 And he shall take all his fat from him, and “ Or, make 〈◊〉, fume With it. burn it upon the altar. 20 And (the Priest) shall do with this bullock, as he did with the bullock for (his) sin: so shall he do with this: so the Priest shall make an atonement for them, and it shallbe forgiven them. 21 For he shall carry the bullock without the host, and burn him as he burned the first bullock (for) it is an offering for the sin of the Congregation. 22 ¶ When a ruler shall sin, and do through ignorance (against) any of the commandments of the Lord his God, which should not be done and shall offend. 23 If one show unto him his sin which he hath committed, then shall he bring for his offering an “ Or, the male goat of the fold he goat without blemish. 24 And shall lay his hand upon the head of the he goat, and kill it in h That is the Priest shall kill it for it Was not lawful for any out of that office to kill the beast. the place where he should kill the burned offering before the Lord (for) it is a sin offering. 25 Then the Priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the burned offering altar, & shall power (the rest) of his blood at the foot of the burned offering altar. 26 And shall burn all his fat upon the altar, as the fat of the peace offering: so the Priest shall make an i Wherein he represented jesus Christ. atonement for him, concerning his sin, and it shall be forgiven him. 27 ¶ Likewise if any of the “ Or, private 〈◊〉 soon. people of the land shall sin through ignorance in doing (against) any of the commandments of the Lord, which should not be done, and shall offend. 28 If one she we him his sin which he hath committed, them he shall bring for his offering “ Or, the female of the goats. a 〈◊〉 goat without blemish for his sin which he hath committed. 29 k Read vers. 24. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the sin offering, and slay the sin offering in the place of burned offering. 30 Then the Priest shall take of the blood thereof with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the burned offering altar, and power all (the rest) of the blood thereof at the foot of the altar. 31 And shall take away all his fat, as the fat of the peace offerings is taken away, & the Priest shall burn it upon the altar for a * sweet Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 unto the Lord, and the Priest shall make an atonement for him, & it shallbe forgiven him. 32 And if he bring a lamb for his sin offering, he shall bring a female without blemish. 33 And shall lay his l Meaning that the punishment of his sin should be laid upon that breast, or that he had received all things of God, & offered this 〈◊〉 gly. hand upon the head of the sin offering, and he shall slay it for a sin of fring in the place where he should kill the burned offering. 34 Then the Priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, and put it upon the horns of the burned offering altar, and shall power all (the rest) of the blood there of at the foot of the altar. 35 And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb of the peace offerings is taken a way: them the Priest shall burn it upon the altar m Or besides the burned offerings, Which Were daily offered to the Lord with the oblations of the Lord made by fire, and the Priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his sin that he hath committed, and it shallbe forgiven him. CHAP. V. 1 Of him that testifieth not the truth, if he hear another swear falsely. 4 Of him that voweth rashly. 15 Of him that by ignorance withdraweth any thing dedicated to the Lord 1 ALso if ” Ebr. a soul. any have sinned, (that is) if “ Or, if the judge hath taken an oath of any other. he have herded the voice of an oath, and he can be a witness, whether he hath seen or a Whereby it is commanded to bear Witness to the truth and disclose the 〈◊〉 of the Ungodly. known of it, if he do not utter it, he shall be a re his iniquity: 2 Ether if one touch any unclean thing, whether it be a carrion of an unclean beast, or a carrion of unclean cattle, or a carrion of unclean creeping things, and is not ware of it yet he is unclean, and hath offended: 3 Ether if he touch any uncleanness of man [whatsoever uncleanness it be, that he is defiled with] & is not ware of it, & after cometh to the knowledge of it, he hath sinned: 4 Ether if any b Or vow rashly Without just examination of the circumstances, & not knowing What shallbe the issue of the same. swear, and pronounce with his lips to do evil, or to do good whatsoever it be that a man shall pronounce with an oath and it be hide from him, & after knoweth that he hath offended in one of these (points) 5 When he hath sinned in any of these c Which have been mentioned before in this chapter. things than he shall confess that he hath sinned therein. 6 Therefore shall he bring his trespass offering unto the Lord for his sin which he hath committed, (even) a female from the flock (be it) a lamb or a she goat for a sin offering, and the Priest shall make an atonement for him, concerning his sin. 7 But ” Ebr. is his hand can not touch, meaning for his poverty. if he be not able to bring a sheep, he shall bring for his trespass which he hath committed, two turtle doves, or two young pigeons unto the Lord, one for a sin offering and the other for a burned offering. 8 So he shall bring them unto the Priest, who shall offer the sin offering first, and * wring Chap. 1. 15. the neck of it a sunder, but not pluck it clean of. 9 After he shall sprinkle of the blood of the sin offering upon the side of the altar, and the rest of the blood shall “ Or, powered. be shed at the foot of the altar: (for) it is a sin offering. 10 Also he shall offer the second for a burned offering “ Or, according to the law. as the manner is: so shall the Priest d Or declare him to be purged of that sin. make an atonement for him [for his sin which he hath committed] and it shallbe forgiven him. 11 ¶ But if he * be not able to bring two turtle doves, or two young pigeons, than he that ha' the sinned, shall bring for his offering, the tenth part of an e Which is about a pottle. Epháh of fine flower for a sin offering, he shall put none f As in the meat offering. oil thereto neither put any incense thereon: for it is a sin Chap. 2. 1. ne offering. 12 Then shall he bring it to the Priest and the Priest shall take his handful of it for the * remembrance Chap. 2. 2. thereof, and burn it upon the Chap. 4 35. altar * with the offerings of the Lord made by fire: (for) it is a sin offering. 13 So the Priest shall make an atonement for him, as touching his sin that he hath committed in one of these (points,) and it shall be forgiven him: and (the remnant) shallbe the Priests, as the meat offering. 14 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 15 If any person transgress & sin through ignorance g As touching the first 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, due to the Priests & 〈◊〉 (by taking away) things consecrated unto the Lord; he shall then bring for his trespass offering unto the Lord a run without blemish out of the flock, (worth) two shekels of silver h By the estimation of the Priest. by thy estimation after the shekel of the Sanctuary, for a trespass Chap. 27. 12. offering. 16 So he shall restore that wherein he hath offended, (in taking away) of the holy thing, and shall put the fift part more thereto, and give it unto the Priest: so the Priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the tres pass offering, and it shallbe forgiven him. 17 ¶ Also if any sin and * do (against) any of Chap. 4. 2. the commandments of the Lord, which aught not to be done, and know not and i That is, afterWard remembreth that he hath sinned When his conscience doth accuse him. sin and bear his iniquity. 18 Then shall he bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, in thy estimation (worth * Exod. 30. 〈◊〉. two shekels) for a trespass offering unto the Priest: and the Priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his k Else if his sin against God come of malice he must die, ignorance wherein he erred, and was not ware: so it shall be forgiven him. 19 This is the trespass offering for the trespass Nomb. 15. 30. committed against the Lord, CHAP. VI 6 The offering for sins which are done willingly. 9 The law of the burned offerings. 13 The fire must abide evermore upon the altar. 14 The law of the meat offering. 20. The offerings of Aarón, and his sons. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 If any sin & commit a trespass against the Lord, & deny unto his neighbour that, which was taken him to keep, or that which was put to him a To bestow & occupy for the use of him that gave it. of trust, or doth by b By any guile or unlawful means. robbery, or by violence oppress his neighbour. 3 Or hath found that which was lost, and denieth it, and sweareth falsely, * for any of (these) things that a man doth, c Wherein he can not but sin: or, Wherein a man accustometh to sin by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 such like thing. wherein he sinneth: 4 When, I say, he thus sinneth and trespasseth, he shall then restore the robbery that he rob bed, or the thing taken by violence which he took by force, or the thing which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found, 5 Or for whatsoever he hath sworn falsely, he shall both restore it in the whole * sum, Nomb. 5. 7. and shall add the fift part more thereto, (and) give it unto him to whom it pertaineth, the same day that he offereth for his trespass. 6 Also he shall bring for his trespass unto the Lord, a ram without blemish out of the * Chap 5 15. flock in thy estimation (worth two shekels) for a trespass offering unto the Priest. 7 And the Priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord, and it shall be forgiven him, whatsoever thing he hath done, and trespassed therein. 8 ¶ Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 9 Command Aarón and his sons, saying, This is the d That is, the 〈◊〉 which aught to be observed therein. law of the burned offering, [it is the burned offering because it burneth upon the altar all the night unto the morning, and the fire burneth on the altar] 10 And the Priest shall put on his linen garment, and shall put on his linen breeches upon e Upon his secret parts. his flesh, and take away the ashes when the fire hath consumed the burned offering Exod. 28. 43. upon the altar, and he shall put them beside the f In the ashpans appointed for that use. altar. 11 After he shall put of his garments, and put on other raiment, and carry the ashes forth without the host unto a clean place. 12 But the fire upon the altar shall burn thereon (and) never be put out: wherefore the Priest shall burn wood on it every morning, & lay the burned offering in ordre upon it, & he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. 13 The fire shall ever burn upon the altar, (and) never go out. 14 ¶ * Also this is the law of the meat offering, Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. which Aaron's sons shall offer in the presence Nomb. 15. 4. of the Lord, before the altar. 15 He shall even take thence his handful of fine flower of the meat offering and of the oil, and all the incens which (is) upon the meat offering and shalt burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour, (as) a * memorial therefore Chap. 2. 9 unto the Lord: 16 But the rest thereof shall Aaronn and his sons eat: it shallbe eaten without leaven in the holy place: in the court of the Tabernacle of the Congregation they shall eat it. 17 It shall not be g O: kned with leaven and after baken. baken with leaven: I have given it for their portion of mine offerings made by fire: (for) it is as the sin offering and as the trespass offering. 18 All the males among the children of Aaronn shall eat of it: It (shallbe) a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the Lord, made by fire: * whatsoever toucheth 〈◊〉. 29. 37. them shallbe holy. 19 ¶ Again the Lord spoke unto Moses saying, 20 This is the offering of Aaronn and his sons which they shall offer unto the Lord in the day when he is anointed: the tenth part of an * Epháh of fine flower, for a meat offering Exod. 16. 36. h So often as the high Priest shall be 〈◊〉 and anointed. perpetual: half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night. 21 In the frying pan it shallbe made withoyle: thou shalt bring it fried, (and) shalt offer the “ Or, fried. baken pieces of the meat offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord 22 And the Priest that is i His son that shall succeed him. anointed in his stead, among his sons shall offer it: (it is) the Lord's ordinance for ever, it shall be burned altogether. 23 For every meat offering of the Priest shall be (burned) altogether, it shall not be eaten. 24 ¶ 〈◊〉 the Lord spoke unto Moses saying, 25 Speak unto Aaronn, and unto his sons, & say, This is the law of the sin offering, In the place where the burned offering is killed, shall the sin offering be killed before the Lord, (for) it is most holy. 26 The Priest that offereth this sin offering, shall eat it: in the holy place shall it be eaten, in the court of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 27 Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof shallbe holy: and when there droppeth of the blood there of upon a k Meaning the gament of the 〈◊〉. garment thou shalt wash that where on it droppeth in the holy place. 28 Also the earthen pot that it is sodden in, shallbe broken, but if it be sodden in a brazen pot, it shall both be scouredand washed with l Which was in the laver, water. 29 All the males among the Priests shall eat thereof, (for) it is most holy. Exod 30. 16. 30 * But no sin offering, whose blood is brought Chap 4. 5. into the Tabernacie of the Congregació to Ebr. 13. 11. make reconciliation in the holy place, shall be eaten, (but) shall be burned in the m Out of 〈◊〉 camp. fire. CHAP. VII. 1 The law of the trespass offering 11. Also of the peace offerings. 23 The fat and the blood may not be eaten. 1 LIkewise this is the law of the a Which is 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 sins, and sum as are committed by ignorance. trespass offering, it is most holy. 2 In the place b At the 〈◊〉 gate. where they kilthe burned offering, shall they kill the trespass offering, and the blood thereof shall he sprinkle round about upon the altar. 3 All the fat thereof also shall c The Priest. he offer, the rump and the fat that covereth the in wards. 4 After he shall take away the two kidneys, with the fat that is on them & upon the slanks and the kall on the liver with the kidneys. 5 Then the Priest shall burn them upon the altar, for an offering made by fire unto the Lord: this is a trespass offering. 6 All the males among the Priests shall eat there of, it shallbe eaten in the holy place, (for) it moste holy. 7 As the sin offering (is) the trespass offering, one d The same 〈◊〉 monies not with standing that this word trespass signifieth less than sin. law serveth for both e Meaning the rest which is 〈◊〉 and not burned. that wherewith the Priest shall make atonement, shallbe his. 8 Also the Priest that offereth any man's burned offering, shall have the skin of the burned offering, which he hath offered. 9 And all the meat offering that is baken in the oven, and that is dressed in the pan, & in the frying pan, shallbe the Priests that offereth it. 10 And every meat offering mingled with oil, and that is f Because it had no oil nor liquor. dry, shall pertain unto all the sons of Aarón, to all like. 11 Furthermore this is the law of the peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the Lord 12 If he offer it to g Peace offerings contain a confession and thanks giving for a benefit received, and also a vow, and free offering to receive a benefite. give thanks, than he shall offer for his thanks offering, unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and sine flower fried (with) the cakes mingled with oil. 13 He shall offer (also) his offering with cakes of leavened bread, for his peace offerings, to give thanks. 14 And of all the sacrifice he shall offer one (cake) for an heave offering unto the Lord, (and) it shallbe the Priests that sprinkleth the blood of the peace offerings. 15 Also the flesh of his peace offerings, for thanks giving, shallbe eaten the same day that it is offered: he shall leave nothing thereof until the morning. 16 But if the sacrifice of his offering (be) a h If he made a 〈◊〉 to offer: for 〈◊〉 the sles he of the peace 〈◊〉 must be 〈◊〉 the same day. vow, or a free offering, it shallbe eat the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and so in the morning the residue thereof shallbe eaten. 17 For as much of the offered flesh as remains unto the third day, shallbe burned with fire. 18 For if any of the flesh of his peace offerings be eaten in the third day, he shall not be acce pted that offereth it, neither shall it be reckoned unto him, (but) shallbe an abomination: therefore the person that eateth of it shall i The sin: where fore he offered shall remain. bear his iniquity. 19 The flesh also that toucheth any unclean k After it be sacrificed. thing, shall not be eaten, (but) burned with fire: but l Of the peace offering, that is clean. of this flesh all that be clean shall eat thereof. 20 But if any eat of the flesh of the peace offerings that pertaineth to the Lord, having his* uncleanness upon him, even the same Chap. 15. 〈◊〉. person shall be cut of from his people. 21 Moreover when any toucheth any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or of an unclean be hast, or of any filthy abomination, and eat of the flesh of the peace offerings, which pertaineth unto the Lord, even that person shall be cut offrom his people. 22 ¶ Again the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, * You shall eat no fat of beeves, nor of Chap. 3 17. sheep, nor of goats. 24 Yet the fat of the dead beast, and the fat of that, which is torn (with beasts,) shallbe occupied to any use, but you shall not eat of it. 25 For whosoever eateth the fat of the beast, of the which he shall offer an offering made by fire to the Lord, even the person that eateth, shall be cut of from his people. Gen. 9 4. 26 neither * shall you eat any blood, either of Chap. 17. 14. foul, or of beast in all yourd wellings. 27 Every person that eateth any blood, even the same person shallbe cut of from his people. 28 ¶ And the Lord talked with Moses, saying. 29 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, He that offereth his peace offerings unto the Lord, shall bring his gift unto the Lord of his peace offerings. 30 His m And should not sand it by another. hands shall bring the offerings of the Lord made by fire: (even) the fat with the breast shall he bring, that the beast may be * Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. shaken to and fro before the Lord 31 Then the Priest shall burn the fat upon the altar, and the breast shall be Aaron's and his sons. 32 And the right shoulder shall you give unto the Priest for an heave offering, of your peace offerings. 33 The same that offereth the blood of the peace offerings, and the fat, among the sons of Aaron, shall have the right shoulder for his part. 34 For the beast shaken to and fro, and the shoulder lifted up, have I taken of the children of Israel, (even) of their peace offerings, and have given them unto Aarón the Priest and unto his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel. 35 ¶ This is the n That is, his privilege, reward and portion. anointing of Aarôn, and the anointing of his sons, concerning the offerings of the Lord made by fire, in the day when he presented them to serve in the Priest's office unto the Lord 36 The which (portions) the Lord commanded to give them in the day that the anointed them from among the children of Israel, by a statute for ever in their generations. 37 This is (also) the law of the burned offering, of the meat offering, and of the sin offering, and of the trespass offering, and of the o Which sacrifice was offered when the Priests were consecrated, Exod. 29. 22. consecrations, and of the peace offerings. 38 Which the Lord commanded Moses in the mount Sinái, when he commanded the children of israel to offer their gifts unto the Lord in the wilderness of Sinái. CHAP. VIII. 12 The anointing of Aarón, and his sons, with the sacrifice contaiing the same. 1 afterward the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. Exod. 28. 4. 2 * Take Aarón and his sons with him, and the garments, and the * anointing oil, and Exod. 31. 24. a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread. 3 And assemble all the company at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 4 So Moses did as the Lord had commanded him, and the company was assembled at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 5 Then Moses said unto the company, * This Exod 29. 4. is the thing which the Lord hath commanded to do. 6 And Moses brought Aarón and his sons, and washed them with water. 7 And put upon him the coat, and girded him with a girdle, and clothed him with the rob, and put the Ephod on him, which he girded with the broidered guard of the Ephód, and bond it unto him therewith. 8 After he put the breast plate thereon, and put Exod. 28. 〈◊〉. in the breast plate * the Urim and the 〈◊〉. 9 Also he put the mitre upon his head, and put upon the mitre on the fore front the golden plate, (and) the a So called because this superscription, Holiness to the Lord, was graven in it. holy crown, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 10 [Now Moses had taken the anointing oil, and anointed the b That is, the 〈◊〉 liest of all, the 〈◊〉 and the court. Tabernacle, and that was therein, and sanctified them. 11 And sprink led thereof upon the altar seven times, and anointed the altar and all his instruments, and the laver, and his foot, to sanctify them.] 12 * And he powered of the anointing oil upon Eccles. 〈◊〉. 18. Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify Psal. 133. 2. him. 13 After, Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, and put bonnets upon their heads, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 14 * Then he brought the bullock for the sin Exod. 29. 1. offering, and his sons put their hands upon the head of the bullock for the sin offering. 15 And Moses slew him, and took the blood, which he put upon the horns of the c Of the burned offering. Altar round about with his finger, and purified the Altar, and powered (the rest) of the blood at the foot of the Altar: so he sanctified d To offer for the sins of the people. it, to make reconciliation upon it. 16 Then he took all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the kall of the liver and the two kidneys, with their fat, which Moses burned upon the Altar. 17 But the bullock and his e In other burned 〈◊〉, which are not of 〈◊〉, or offering for himself, the Priest hath the skin. Chap. 7. 8. hide, and his flesh, and his dung, he burned with fire without the host as the Lord had commanded Moses. 18 ¶ Also he brought the ram for the burned offering, and Aaron and his sons put their hands upon the head of the ram. 19 So Moses killed it, and sprinkled the blood upon the Altar round about. 20 And Moses cut the ram in pieces, and burned the head with the pieces, and the fat. 21 And washed the inwards and the legs in water: so Moses burned the ram every whit upon the Altar (for) it was a burned offering for a sweet savour, which was made by fire unto the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 22 ¶ * After, he brought the other ram, the ram Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. of consecrations, and Aaronn and his sons laid their hands upon the head of the ram. 23 Which Moses f Moses did this because that the Priests were not yet 〈◊〉 in their office. slew, and took of the blood of it, and put it upon the lap of Aaron's right ear, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. 24 Then Moses brought Aaron's sons, and put of the blood on the lap of their right ears, and upon the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the great toes of their right feet, and Moses sprinkled (the rest) of the blood upon the Altar round about. 25 And he took the fat and the rump, and all the fat that was upon the inwards, and the kall of the liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and the right 〈◊〉. 26 Also he took of the basket of the unleavened bread that was before the Lord, one unleavened cake and a cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, and put them on the fat, and upon the right shoulder. 27 So he put * all in Aaron's hands, and in his Exod. 29. 24. sons hands, and shaken it to and fro before the Lord 28 After, Moses took them out of their hands, and burned them upon the Altar for a burned offering: (for) these were consecrations for a sweet savour which were made by fire unto the Lord 29 Likewise Moses took the breast of the ram of consecrations and shaken it to and fro before the Lord: (for) it was Mosés * portion, Exod. 29. 20. as the Lord had commanded Moses. 30 Also Moses took of the anointing oil, and of the blood which was upon the Altar, and sprinkled it upon Aarón, upon 〈◊〉 garments, and upon his sons, and on his 〈◊〉 garments with him: so he sanctified Aarón, his garments, and his sons, and his sons garments with him. 31 ¶ Afterwards Moses said unto Aarón and his g At the door of the court. sons, seethe the flesh at the door of the g Exod. 29. 32. Tabernacle of the Congregation, and there Chap. 28. 9 * eat it with the bread that is in the basket of consecrations, as I commanded, saying, Aarón and his sons shall eat it. 32 But that which remains of the flesh and of the bread, shall you burn with fire. 33 And you shalt not depart from the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation seven Exod 29 〈◊〉. days, until the days of your consecrations be at an end: * for seven days, (said the Lord,) shall he ” Ebr. fill your hands. consecrated you. 34 As “ Or, as I have done. he hath done this day: (so) the Lord hath commanded to do, to make an atonement for you. 35 Therefore shall you abide at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation day and night, seven days, and shall keep the watch of the LORD, that you die not: for so I am commanded. 36 So Aarôn and his sons did all things which the Lord had commanded by the h 〈◊〉 commission given to 〈◊〉 hand of Mosés. CHAP. IX. 8 The first offerings of Aarón. 22 Aaron blesseth the people 23 The glory of the Lord is showeth. 24 The fire cometh from the Lord 1 ANd in the a After their consecration: for the seven days before, the Priests were consecrated. eight day Moses called Aarón, and his sons, and the Elders of Isráel. 2 * Then he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young Exod. 〈◊〉. 1. calf for a b Aaron entereth into the possession of the priesthood and 〈◊〉 the four principal sacrifices: the burned offering, the sin offering, the peace offerings, and the meat offering. sin offering, and a ram for a burned offering, (both) without blemish, and bring (them) before the Lord 3 And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, Take you an he goat for a sin offering, and a calf, and a lamb both of a year old, without blemish for a burned offering: 4 Also a bullock, and a ram for peace offerings, to offer before the Lord, and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the Lord will appear unto you. 5 ¶ Then they brought that which Moses commanded before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and all the assemble drew near and stood before the c Before the altar, where his glory appeared. Lord 6 [For Mosés had said, This is the thing, which the Lord commanded that you should do, and the glory of the Lord shall appear unto you.] 7 Then Moses said unto Aarôn, Draw near to the Altar, and offer thy sin offering, and thy burned offering, and make an atonement for d Read for the understanding of this place, thee & for the people: offer also the offering of the people, and make an atonement for Ebr 5. 3. & 7. 27. them, as the Lord hath commanded. 8 ¶ Aarón therefore went unto the Altar, and killed the calf of the sin offering, which was for himself. 9 And the sons of Aaron brought the blood unto him, and he dipped his finger in the blood, and put it upon the horns of the Altar, and powered (the rest) of the blood at the foot of the Altar. 10 But the fat and the kidneys and the kall of the liver of the sin offering, he e That is, he laid them in order, & so 〈◊〉 were burned when the Lord sent down 〈◊〉. burned upon the Altar, as the LORD had commanded Moses, 11 The flesh also and the hide he burned with fire with out the host. 12 After, he slew the burned offering, and Aaron's sons brought unto him the blood, which he sprinkled round about upon the Altar. 13 Also they brought the burned offering unto him with the pieces thereof, and the head, and he burned (them) upon the Altar. 14 Likewise he did wash the inwards and the legs, and f All this must be 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 preparation of the 〈◊〉 which were burned 〈◊〉. burned (them) upon the burned offering on the Altar. 15 ¶ Then he offered the people's offering, and took a goat, which was the sin offering for the people, and slew it, and offered it for sin, Vers. 24. as the first: 16 So he offered the burned offering, and prepared it, according to the manner. 17 He presented also the meat offering, and filled his hand thereof, and * beside the burned Exod, 29. 〈◊〉. sacrifice of the morning he burned (this) upon the Altar. 18 He slew also the bullock, and the ram for the peace offerings, that was for the people, and Aaron's sons brought unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the Altar round about, 19 With the fat of the bullock, and of the ram the rump, and that which covereth the inwards and the kidneys, and the kall of the liver. 20 So they laid the fat upon the breasts, and he burned the fat upon the Altar. 21 But the g Of the bullock and the ram. breasts and the right shoulder Aarôn shaken to & fro before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 22 So Aarón lift up his hand toward the people, and blessed than, and h Because the altar was near the Sanctuary which was the upper end therefore he is said to come down. came down from offering of the sin offering, and the burned offering, and the peace offerings. 23 After, Moses and Aaron went into the Tabernacle of the Congregation and came out, and i Or prayed for the people. blessed the peole, * and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people. 2. Mac 2 11. 24 * And there came a fire out from the Lord Gen. 4. 〈◊〉. and consumed upon the Altar the burned offering 1. king. 18. 〈◊〉. 2. Chro. 7. 1. and the fat: which when all the people 2. Mac. 2. 11. saw, they “ Or, gave a show te for joy. gave thanks, & fell on their faces. CHAP. X. 2 Nadáb and Abihu are burned. 6 Israel murneth for them, but the Priests might not. 9 The Priests are forbidden wine. 1 But * Nadáb and Abihú, the sons of Aarôn, Nomb. 3. 4. & 26. 62. took either of them his censor, and 1. Chro. 24. 2. put fire therein, and put incens thereupon, and offered a Not taken of the altar which was sent from, and endured till the 〈◊〉 of Babylon. strange fire before the LORD, which he had not commanded them. 2 Therefore a fire went out from the Lord, and devoured them: so they died before the Lord 3 Then Moses said unto Aarôn, This is it that the Lord spoke, saying, I will be b I will punish them 〈◊〉 serve me otherwise then I have commanded not 〈◊〉 the chief, that the people may fear and praise my judgements. sanctified in them that come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified: but Aarón held his peace. 4 And Moses called Mishaél and Elzaphán the sons of Vzziél, the uncle of Aarón, and said unto them, Come near, carry your “ Or, cosines. brethren from before the Sanctuary out of the host. 5 Then they went, and carried them in their coats out of the host, as Moses had commanded. 6 After, Moses said unto Aarón and unto Eleazar and I thamar his sons, c As though you lamented for them preferring your carnal affection to God's 〈◊〉 judgement. Uncover not your heads, neither rent your clotheses, jest you die, and jest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, all the house of Israel be wail the burning which the Lord Deut. 14. 1. & 〈◊〉. 9 hath d In destroying Nadáb and Abihu the chief, and menacing the rest except they repent. kindled. 7 And go not you out from the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, jest you die: for the anointing oil of the Lord (is) upon you: and they did according to Mosés commandement. 8 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Aarôn, saying, 9 Thou shalt not drink wine nor Or, drink that maketh drunk. strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when you come into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, jest you die: (this is) an ordinance for ever throughout your generations, 10 That you may put difference between the holy, and the unholy, and between the clean and the unclean, 11 And that you may teach the children of israel all the statutes which the Lord hath commanded them by the “ Or, commission. hand of Mosês. 12 ¶ Then Moses said unto Aarôn and unto Eleazár and to Ithamár his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remains of the offerings of the Lord, made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy: 13 And you shall eat it in the holy place, because it is thy duty and thy sons duty of the offerings of the Lord made by fire: for so I am commanded. 14 Also* the shaken breast and the heave Exod. 29 24, shoulder shall you eat in a clean place: thou, and thy sons, and thy c For the breast and shoulders of the peace 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 b: brought to their families so that their daughter might eat of them as also of the 〈◊〉 of first 〈◊〉, the first born, and the Easter 〈◊〉 read Chap. 〈◊〉. 12. daughters with thee: for they are given as thy “ Or, right or 〈◊〉 tion. 〈◊〉 and thy sons duty, of the peace offerings of the children of Israel. 15 The heave shoulder, and the shaken breast shall they bring with the offerings made by fire of the fat, to shake (it) to and fro before the Lord, and it shall be thy and thy sons with thee by alawe for ever, as the Lord hath commanded. 16 ¶ * And Moses sought the goat that was offered for sin, and lo, it was burned: therefore 2 Mac. 2. 11. he was angry with Eleazár and Ithamár the sons of Aarón, which were f And not consumed as 〈◊〉 and Abibu. left (alive,) saying, 17 Wherefore have you not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy? and (God) hath given it you, to bear the iniquity of the Congregation, to make an atonement for them before the Lord 18 Behold, the blood of it was not brought within the holy place: you should have eaten (it) in the holy place, * as I commanded. Chap. 6. 26. 19 And Aarôn said unto Moses, Behold, this day g That is, 〈◊〉, and Abihu. have they offered their sin offering and their burned offering before the Lord, and such things (as thou knowest) are come unto me: if I had eaten the sin offering to day should it have been accepted in the sight of the Lord? 20 So when Moses herded (it,) he was h Mosés bore With his insirmi 〈◊〉 Conselering his great so: Owe but doth not leave an example to forgive them that maliciously 〈◊〉 the commandment of God. content. CHAP. XI. 1 Of beasts, fish and birds, which be clean, and which be unclean. 1 AFter, the Lord spoke unto Moses and to Aarón, saying unto them, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, Gene. 7. 2. * These are the beasts which you a Or, Whereof you may eat. shall eat, among Deut. 14 4. all the beasts that are on the earth. Act. 10. 14. 3 Whatsoever parteth the b He noteth four sorts of beasts: some chew the cud only, & some have only the fore cleft: others nethe chew the cud nor have the house cleave: the fourth both chew the cud and have the hoof denided Which may be eaten. hoof, and is cloven footed, and chaweth the cud among the beasts, that shall you eat: 4 But of them that chew the cud, or divide the hoof only, of them you shall not eat: as the camel, because he cheweth the cud, and divideth not the hoof, he shallbe unclean unto you. 5 Like wise the coney, because he cheweth the cud and divideth not the hoof, he shallbe unclean to you. 6 Also the hare, because he cheweth the cud, and divideth not the hoof, he shallbe unclean to you. 7 * And the swine, because he parteth the 2. Mac. 6 18. hoof and is clovenfoted, but cheweth not the cud, he shallbe unclean to you. 8 Of their c God Would that hereby for a time they should be discerned as his people from the Gentiles. flesh shall you not eat, and their carcase shall you not touch: (for) they shallbe unclean to you. 9 ¶ These shall you eat, of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, or in the rivers, them shall you eat. 10 But all that have not fins nor scales in the seas, or in the rivers, of all that d As little fish engendered of the slime. moveth in the waters and of all e As they Which come of generation. living things that are in the waters, they shallbe an abomination unto you. 11 They, I say, shallbe an abomination to you: you shall not eat of their flesh, but shall abhor their carcase. 12 Whatsoever hath not fins nor scales in the waters, that shallbe abomination unto you. 13 ¶ These shall you have also in abomination among the fowls, they shall not be eaten: (for) they are an abomination, the eagle, and the “ Or, gryphin as is in the greek. goshawk, and the osprey: 14 Also the vulture, and the kite after his kind, 15 And all ravens after their kind: 16 The oft rich also, and the night crow, and the “ Or, cockoW. se amea we, & the hawk after his kind: 17 The little owl also, and the cormorant, and the great owl. 18 Also the redshank and the pelicane, and " Or, porphyry. the swan: 19 The stork also, the heron after his kind, and the lap wing, and the back: 20 Also every foul that creepeth (and) goeth upon all four, such shallbe an abomination unto you. 21 Yet these shall you eat: of every foul that creepeth, (and) goeth upon all four which “ Or, have no bo Wings on their feet. have their feet & legs all of one to leap with all upon the earth, 22 Of them you shall eat these, the grasshopper after his kind, and the f These Were certain kinds of grashopers, Which are not now properly known. solean after his kind the hargol after his kind, and the hagab after his kind. 23 But all (other) fowls that creep (&) have four feet, they (shallbe) abomination unto you. 24 For by such you shallbe polluted: whosoever toucheth their carcase, shalbeuncleane unto the evening. 25 Whosoever also g Out of the camp. beareth of their carcase, shall wash his clotheses, and be unclean until even. 26 Every beast that hath claws divided, & is not cloven footed, not cheweth the cud, such " Or, hath not his foot cloven in two. shallbe unclean unto you: every one that toucheth them, shallbe unclean. 27 And whatsoever goeth upon his paws among all manner beasts that goeth on all four, such shallbe unclean unto you: whoso doth touch their carcase shallbe unclean until the even. 28 And he that beareth their carcase, shall wash his clotheses, and be unclean until the even (for) such shallbe unclean unto you. 29 ¶ Also these shallbe unclean to you among the things that creep and move upon the earth, the weasel, and the mouse, and the h The green frog that sitteth on the bushes, frog, after his kind: 30 Also the rat, and the lizard, and the chameleon, and the stellio, and the molle. 31 These shallbe unclean to you among all that creep: whosoever doth touch them when they be dead, shallbe unclean until the even 32 Also whatsoever any of the dead carcases of them doth fall upon, shallbe unclean, whether it be vessel of wood, or raiment, or i As a bottle or bag. skin, or sack: whatsoever vessel it be that is occupied, it shallbe put in the water as unclean until the even, and (so) be purified. 33 But every earthen vessel, whereinto any of them falls, whatsoever is with in it shall be unclean, and * you shall break it. Chap. 6. 28. 34 All meat also that shallbe eaten, if any (such) water come upon it, shallbe unclean: and all drink that shallbe drunk in all (such) vessels shallbe unclean. 35 And every thing that their carcase fall upon: shallbe unclean: the fornaiss or the pot shallbe broken: (for) they are unclean, and shallbe unclean unto you. 36 Yet the fountains and wells where there is plenty of water shall be clean: but that which k So much of the Water as toucheth it. toucheth their carcases shall be unclean. 37 And if there fall of their dead carcase upon any seed, which useth to be sown, it shall be clean. 38 But if any l He speaketh of seed, that is laid to flepe before it be sown. water be powered upon the seed, and there fall of their dead carcase thereon, it shallbe unclean unto you. 39 If also any beast, where of you may eat, die, he that toucheth the carcase thereof shallbe unclean until the even. 40 And he that eateth of the carcase of it, shall wash his clotheses and be unclean until the even: he also that beareth the carcase of it, shall wash his clotheses, and be unclean until the even. 41 Every creeping thing therefore that creepeth upon the earth shallbe an abomination, (and) not be eaten. 42 Whatso ever goeth upon the breast, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or that hath many feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, you shall not eat of them, for they shallbe abomination. 43 You shall not pollute yourselves with any thing that creepeth, neither make yourselves unclean with them, neither defile yourselves thereby: you shall not, I say, be defiled by them 44 For I am the Lord your God: be sanctified therefore, and be m He showeth Why GOD did choose them to be his people. holy, for I am holy, and defile not yourselves with any creeping thing, that creepeth upon the earth. 45 For I am the Lord that brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God, and that you should be holy, for I am holy. 46 This is the law of beasts, and of fowls, and of every living thing that moveth in the waters, and of every thing that creepeth upon the earth. 47 That there may be a difference between the unclean and clean, and between the beast that may be eaten, and the beast that aught not to be eaten. CHAP. XII. 2 A law how women should be purged after their deliverance. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, When a woman hath brought forth seed, and born a man-child, she shall be unclean a So that the house hand for that time cold not resort to her. seven days, like as she is unclean when she is put a part for her “ Or, sloures. * disease. 3 [* And in the eight day the foreskin of thee (child's) flesh shallbe circumcised] Chap. 15. 19 4 And she shall continued in the blood of her Luke. 2. 21. john. 7. 22. purifying three b Besides the first seven days. and thirty days: she shall touch no c As sacrifice or such like. hallowed thing, nor come in to the d That is, 〈◊〉 the court gate, till after forty days. Sanctuary, until the time of her purifying be out. 5 But if she bear a maid child, than she shallbe unclean two e Twice so long as if she bore a man child. weeks, as when she hath her disease: and she shall continued in the blood of her purifying three score and six days. 6 Now when the days of her purifying are out, [whether it be for a son or for a daughter] she shall bring to the Priest a lamb of one year old for a burned offering, and a young pigeon or a turtle dove for a sin offering, unto the door of the f Where the burned offerings Were Wont to be offered. Tabernacle of the Congregation. 7 Who shall offer it before the Lord, and make an atonement for her: so she shallbe purged of the issue of her blood this is the law for her that hath born a male or female. 8 But if she ” Ebr. if her hand find not the Worth of a lamb be. be not able to bring a lamb, she shall bring two * turties, or two young pigeons: the one for a burned offering, and the other Luke. 2. 24. for a sin offering: and the Priest shall make an atonement for her: so she shallbe clean. CHAP. XIII. 2 What considerations the Priest aught to observe in judging the jeprosie. 29 The black spot or scab. 47 and the lepry of the garment. 1 Moreover the Lord spoke unto Moses, and to Aarón, saying. 2 The man that shall have in the skin of his flesh a swelling or a scab, or a white spot, so that in the skin of his flesh a That it may be suspected to be the leptie. it be like the plague of leprosy, than he shallbe brought unto Aarón the Priest, or unto one of his sons the Priest's. 3 And the Priest shall look on the sore in the skin of (his) flesh: if the here in the sore be turned into white, and the sore seem to be b That is, 〈◊〉 in, and be lower than the rest of the skin. lower than the skin of his flesh, it is a plague of leprosy: therefore the Priest shalloke on him, and ” Ebr. shall pollute him. pronounce him unclean: 4 But if the white spot be in the skin of his flesh, and seem not to be lower than the skin, nor the here thereof be turned unto white, than the Priest shall shut up (him that hath) the plague, seven days. 5 After, the Priest shall look upon him the seventh day: and if the plague seem ” Ebr in his eyes. to him to abide still, and the plague grow not in the skin, the Priest shall shut him up yet seven days more. 6 Then the Priest shall look on him again the seventh day, and if the plague c As having the 〈◊〉 kin drawn together, or blackish. be dark, and the sore grow not in the skin, than the Priest shall ” Ebr. shall cleanse him. pronounce him clean, (for) it is ask ab: therefore he shall wash his clotheses, and be clean. 7 But if the scab grow more in the skin, after that he is seen of the Priest, for to be purged, he shallbe seen of the Priest yet again. 8 Then the Priest shall consider, and if the scab Or, be spread abroad. grow in the skin, than the Priest shall pronounce him d As touching his bodily disease was not 〈◊〉 ted him for sin before GOD, though it were the punishment of 〈◊〉. unclean: (for) it is leprosy. 9 ¶ When the plague of leprosy is in a man, he shallbe brought unto the Priest. 10 And the Priest shall see (him:) and if the swelling (be) white in the skin, and have made the here white, and there be raw flesh in the swelling. 11 It is an old leprosy in the skin of his flesh: and the Priest shall pronounce him unclean, and shall not shut him up, for he is unclean. 12 Also if the leprosy 〈◊〉, bud. break out in the skin, and the leprosy cover all the skin of the plague, from his head even to his feet, wheresoever the Priest looketh. 13 Then the Priest shall consider: and if the leprosy cover all his flesh, he shall pronounce the plague to be e For it is not that contagious lepry that infecteth, but a kind of scurf, which hath not the fles he raw as the leprosy. clean, because it is all turned into whiteness: (so) he shallbe clean. 14 But if (there be) raw flesh on him when he is seen, he shallbe unclean. 15 For the Priest shall see the raw flesh, and declare him to be unclean: (for) the raw flesh is f That is, declareth that the flesh is not sound but is in danger to be leprous. unclean, (therefore) it is the leprosy. 16 Or if the raw flesh change and be turned into white, than he shall come to the Priest. 17 And the Priest shall behold him: and if the sore be changed into white, than the Priest shall pronounce the plague clean, (for) it is clean. 18 ¶ The flesh also in whose skin there is “ Or, impostume a boil and is healed. 19 And in the place of the boil there be a white swelling, or a white spot some what reddish, it shallbe seen of the Priest. 20 And when the Priest seethe it, if it appear lower than the skin, and the here thereof be changed into white, the Priest then shall pronounce him g None were exempted, but if the pronomced him unclean, he was put out from among the people: as 〈◊〉 by Marie the prophetess. Nomb. 12. 14. and by king Ozias. 2. Chr. 26. 20 unclean: (for) it is a plague of leprosy, broken out in the boil. 21 But if the Priest look on it and there be no white hairs therein, and if it be not lower than the skin, but be darker, them the Priest shall shut him up seven days. 22 And if it spread abroad in the 〈◊〉, the Priest shall pronounce him unclean, (for) it is a sore. 23 But if the spot continued in his place, and grow not, it is a burning boil: therefore the Priest shall declare him to be clean. 24 ¶ If there be any flesh, in whose skin there is an hot burning, and the quick flesh of the burning have a h If he have a white spot in that place, where the burning was and was after healed. white spot, some what reddish or pale. 25 Then the Priest shalloke upon it: and if the the here in that spot be changed into white: and it appear lower than the skin, it is a leprosy broken out in the burning: therefore the Priest shall pronounce him unclean: (for) it is the plague of leprosy. 26 But if the Priest look on it, and there be no white here in the spot, and be no lower than the (other) skin, but be darker, than the Priest shall shut him up seven days. 27 After, the Priest shall look on him the seventh day: if it be grown abroad in the skin, than the Priest shall pronounce him unclean: (for) it is the plague of leprosy. 28 And if the spot abide in his place, not growing in the skin, but is dark, it is a “ Or, swelling rising of the burning: the Priest shall therefore declare him clean, for it is the drying up of the burning. 29 ¶ If also a man or woman hath a sore on the head or in the beard. 30 Then the Priest shall see the sore: and if it appear lower than the skin, and there be in it a small yellow i Which was not 〈◊〉 to be there, or else smaler then in any other part of the body. here, than the Priest shall pronounce him unclean: (for) it is a black spot, and leprosy of the head or of the beard. 31 And if the Priest look on the sore of the blac kespot, and if it seem not lower than the skin nor have any black here in it, than the Priest shall shut (up him, that hath) the sore of the black spot, seven days. 32 After, in the seventh day the Priest shalloke on the sore: and if the black spot grow not, and there be in it no yellow here, and the black spotsme not lower than the skin. 33 Then he shallbe shaven, but (the place) of the black spot shall he not shave: but the Priest shall shut up (him, that hath) the black spot, seven days more. 34 And the seventh day the Priest shall look on the black spot: and if the black spot grow not in the skin, nor seem lower than the (othen) skin, than the Priest shall cleanse him, and he shall wash his clotheses, and be clean. 35 But if the black spot grow abroad in the flesh after his cleansing. 36 Then the Priest shall look on it: and if the black spot grow in the skin, the Priest shall not k He shall not care whether the yellow here be there, or no. seek for the yellow here: (for) he is unclean. 37 But if the black spot seem to him to abide, and that black here grow therem, the black spot is healed, he (is) clean, and the Priest shall declare him to be clean. 38 ¶ Furthermore if there be many white spots in the skin of the flesh of man or woman. 39 Then the Priest shall consider: and if the spots in the skin of their flesh be somewhat dark and white withal, it is but a white spot broken out in the skin: (therefore) he is clean. 40 And the man whose here is fallen of his head (and) is bald, is clean. 41 And if his head close the l By sickness, or any other 〈◊〉 venience. here on the fore part, and be bald before, he is clean. 42 But if there be in the bald head, or in the bald fore head a white radish sore, it is a leprosy springing in his bald head, or in his bald forehead. 43 Therefore the Priest shalloke upon it, & if the rising of the sore be white reddish in his bald head, or in his bald forehead, appearing like leprosy in the skin of the flesh. 44 He is a leper and unclean: (therefore) the Priest shall pronounce him altogether unclean: (for) the sore (is) in his head. 45 The leper also in whom the plague is, shall have his clotheses m In sign of sorrow & 〈◊〉. rend, and his head bore, & shall put a covering upon his n Ether in 〈◊〉 of mourning, or for 〈◊〉 of infecting others. lips, & shall cry, (I am) unclean, (I am) unclean. 46 As long as the disease (shallbe) upon him, he shallbe polluted, (for) he is unclean: he shall dwell alone, * without the camp (shall) Nomb. 5. 〈◊〉 his habitation (be.) 2. kin. 15. 5. 47 ¶ Also the garment that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment or a linen garment. 48 Whether it be in the warp or in the woof of linen or of woollen, either in a skin or in any thing made of skin. 49 And if the sore be green or some what radish in the garment or in the skin, or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing that is made of o Whether it be garment, vessel, or instrument. skin, it is a plague of leprosy & shallbe showed unto the Priest. 50 Then the Priest shall see the plague, and shut up (it that hath) the plague, seven days. 51 And shall look on the plague the seventh day: if the plague grow in the garment or in the warp, or in the woof, or in the skin or in any thing that is made of skin, that plague (is) a fretting leprosy and unclean. 52 And he shall burn the garment, or the warp, or the woof, whether it be woollen or linen, or aniething that is made ofskin, wherein the plague is: for it is a fretting leprosy (therefore) it shallbe burned in the fire. 53 If the Priest yet see that the plague p But abide still in oneplace, as 〈◊〉. 38. grow not in the garment, or in the woof, or in whatsoever thing of skin it be. 54 Then the Priest shall command them to wash the thing wherein the plague is, and he shall shut it up seven days more. 55 Again the Priest shall look on the plague, after it is washed: and if the plague, have not changed his q But remain as it did before. colour, thought the plague spread no further, it is unclean: thou shalt burn it in the fire (for) it is a fret in ward, r Or whether it be in any bore place before or behind. whether (thespot) be in the bore place of the whole, or in part thereof. 56 And if the Priest se that the plague be darker, after that it is washed, he shall cut it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof. 57 And if it appear still in the garment or in the warp, or in the woof, or in any thing made of skin, it is a spreading (lepry,) thou shalt burn the thing wherein the plague is, in the fire. 58 If thou hast washed the garment or the war pe, or the woof, or whatsoever thing of skin it be, if the plague be departed there from, then shall it be washed s To the intent be might be sure that the leprosy was departed & that all occasion of 〈◊〉 might be taken away. the second time, and be clean. 59 This is the law of the plague of leprosy in a garment of woollen or linen, or in the warp or in the woof, or in any thing of skin, to make it clean or unclean. CHAP. XIIII. 3 The cleansing of the leper. 34 And of the house that he is in. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, Mat 8. 1. Mar. 1. 40. 2 * This is the a Or the ceremony which shallbe used in his purgation. law of the leper in the day of Luke 5 12. his cleansing: that is, he shallbe brought unto the Priest, 3 And the Priest shall go out of the camp, and the Priest shall consider (him:) and if the plague of leprosy be healed in the leper, 4 Then shall the Priest command to take for (him) that is cleansed, two “ Or, little birds. sparrows alive & b Of birds which were permitted to be eaten. clean, and cedar wood and askarlet (lace,) and hyssop. 5 And the Priest shall command to kill one of the birds over c Running water, of the fountain. pure water in an earthen vessel. 6 After, he shall take the live sparrow with the cedar wood, and the scarlet (lace,) and the hyssop, and shall dip them and the living sparrow in the blood of the sparrow slain, over the pure water, 7 And he shall sptinkle upon him, that must be cleansed of his leprosy, seven times, and cleanse him, and shall d Signifying that he that was made clean, was set at liberty, & restored to the company of othenrs. let go the live sparrow into the broad field. 8 Then he that shallbe cleansed, shall wash his clotheses, and shave of all his here, and wash himself in water, so he shallbe clean: after that shall he come into the host, but shall tarry without his tent seven days. 9 So in the seventh day he shall shave of all his here (both) his head, and his beard, and his 〈◊〉 brows: even all his here shall he shaw and shall wash his clotheses and shall wash his flesh in water: so he shallbe clean. 10 Then in the eight day he shall take two he lambs without e Which hath no 〈◊〉 in any member. blemish, and an ewe lamb of an year old without blemish, and three tenth deals of fine flower for a meat offering, mingled with oil, f This measure in Hebrew is called, log, and containeth six eggs in measure. and a pint of oil. 11 And the Priest that maketh him clean shall bring the man which is to be made clean, and those things, before the Lord, at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 12 Then the Priest shall take one lamb, and offer him for a trespass offering, and the pint Exod. 29. 24. of oil, and * shake them to and fro before the Lord 13 And he shall kill the lamb in the place where the sin offering and the burned offering are Chap. 7. 1. slain, (even) in the holy place: for as the * offering is the Priests, (so) is the trespass offering: (for) it is most holy. 14 So the Priest shall take of the blood of the trespass offering, and put it upon the lap of the right ear of him that shallbe cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. 15 The Priest shall also take of the pint of oil, and power it into the palm of his left hand. 16 And the Priest shall dip his ” Ebr. the finger of his right hand right finger in the oil that is in his left hand, and sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord 17 And of the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the Priest put upon the lap of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, ” Ebr. upon the blood of the 〈◊〉 pas 〈◊〉. where the blood of the trespass offering (was put.) 18 But the remnant of the oil that is in the priests hand, he shall power upon the head of him that is to be cleansed: so the Priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord 19 And the Priest shall offer the sin offering and make an at onement for him that is to be cleansed of his uncleanness: then after shall he kill the burned offering. 20 So the Priestshal offer the burned offering and the meat offering upó the altar: and the Priest shall make an atonement for him: so he shall be clean. 21 ¶ But if he be poor, and ” 〈◊〉. his hand can not take 〈◊〉. g 〈◊〉 is an 〈◊〉, read. notable, than he shall bring one lamb for a trespass offering to be shaken, 〈◊〉 his reconciliation, & ag tenth deal of fine flower mingled with oil, for a Exod. 16 16. meat offering, with a pint of oil. 22 Also two turtle doves, or two young pigeons as he is able, whereof the one shallbe a sin offering, and the other a burned offering, 23 And he shall bring them the eight day for his cleansing unto the Priest at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation before the Lord 24 Then the Priest shall take the lamb of the trespass offering, and the pint of 〈◊〉, and the Priest shall h O 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them as the 〈◊〉 that is shaken to and fro. shake them to and fro before the Lord 25 And he shall kill the lamb of the trespass offering, and the Priest shall take of the blood of the trespass offering, and put it upon the lap of his right ear that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot. 26 Also the Priest shall power of the oil into the palm of his own ” Ebr. in to 〈◊〉 palm of 〈◊〉 Priests left hand. left hand. 27 So the Priest shall with his right finger sprinkle of the oil that is in his left hand, seven times before the Lord 28 Then the Priest shall put of the oil that is in his hand, upon the lap of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thum be of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot: upon the place “ 〈◊〉, where the blood of the trespass offering was put, as 〈◊〉. 17. of the blood of the trespass offering. 29 But the rest of the oil that is in the Priest's hand, he shall put upon the head of him that is to be cleansed to make an atonement for him before the Lord 30 Also he shall present one of the turtle doves or of the young pigeons, i Whether of them be can get. as he is able. 31 such, I say, as he is able, the one for a sin offering, and the other for a burned offering Or, besides the meat offering. with the meat offering: so the Priest shall make an atonement for him that is to be cleansed before the Lord 32 This is the k This order is appointed for, the 〈◊〉 man. law of him which hath the plague of leprosy, who is not able in his cleansing (to offer the whole.) 33 ¶ The Lord also spoke unto Moses and to Aarôn, saying. 34 When you be come unto the land of Canáan which I give you in possession, if I l This declareth that no plague nor punishment cometh to man without gods providence and his 〈◊〉. sand the plague of leprosy in an house of the land of your possession. 35 Then he that oweth the house, shall come land tell the Priest, saying, Me think there is like a plague (of leprosy) in the house. 36 Then the Priest shall command them to empty the house before the Priest go into it to see the plague, that all that is in the house be not made unclean, & then shall the Priest go in to see the house. 37 And he shall mark the plague: and if the plague (be) in the walls of the house, & that there be “ Or, blackness, 〈◊〉 hollow streaks. deep spots, grenish orreddishe, which seem to belower then the brickwall. 38 Then the Priest shall go out of the house to the door of the house, and shall 'cause to shut up the house seven days. 39 So the Priest shall come again the seventh day and if he see that the plague be increased in the walls of the house, 40 Then the Priest shall command them to take away the 〈◊〉 wherein the plague (is,) and they shall cast them into a “ Or, Polluted. foul place without the city. 41 Also he shall 'cause to scrape the house within round about, & power the dust, that they have pared of, without the city in m Where carrions were cast & other filth that the people might not be there with infected. an unclean place. 42 And they shall take other stones, & put than in the places of those stones, and shall take other mortar, to plaster the house with. 43 But if the plague come again and break out in the house, after that he hath taken away the stones, and after that he hath scraped and plastered the house. 44 Then the Priest shall come and see: and if the plague grow in the house, it is a fretting leprosy in the house: it is (therefore) unclean. 45 And he shall n That is, he shall command it to be pulled down as ver. 40. break down the house, with the stones of it, and the timber there of and all the “ Or, dust. mortar of the house, and he shall carry them out of the city unto an unclean place. 46 Moore over he that goeth into the house all the while that it is shut up, he shallbe unclean until the even. 47 He also that sleepeth in the house shall wash his clotheses: he likewise that eateth in the house, shall wash his clotheses. 48 But if the Priest shall come and see, that the plague hath spread no further in the house, after the house be plastered, the Priest, after shall pronounce that house clean, for the plague is he aled. 49 Then shall he take to purify the house, two sparrows, and cedar wood, o 〈◊〉 seemeth that this was a lace or string to bind the hyssop to the wood, and so was made a sprinkie: the Apostle to the hebrews, calleth it scarlet wool. & scarlet (lace) and hyssop. 50 And he shall kill one sparrow over pure water in an earthen vessel. 51 And shall take the cedarwood, & the hissope and the scarlet (lace) with the live sparo we, and dip them in the blood of the slain sparrow, and in the pure water, & sprinkle the Ehr. 9 19 house seven times: 52 So shall he cleanse the house with the blood of the sparrow and with the pure water, & with the live sparrow, and with the cedar wood, and with the hyssop, and with the scarlet (lace.) 53 afterward he shall let go the live sparrow out of the ” Ebr city. town into the ” Ebr. on the face of the field. broad fields so shall he make atonement for the house, and it shallbe clean. 54 This is the law for every plague of leprosy and * black spot. Chap. 13.30. 55 And of the leprosy of the garment, and of the house. 66 And of the “ Or, rising, swelling, and of the scab, and of the white spot. 57 This is the law of the leprosy to teach ” Ebr. in the day of the unclean, and in the day of the clean. when (a thing) is unclean, and when it is clean. CHAP. XU. 2. 19 The manner of purging the unclean issues both of men and women. 31 The children of Israel must be sepa tate from all uncleanness. 1 MOre over the Lord speak unto Moses, and to Aarón, saying. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Who soever hath an issue from his a Whose seed either in sleeping, or else of weakness of nature issueth at his secret part. flesh, is unclean, (because) of his issue. 3 And this shallbe his uncleanness in his issue: (when) his flesh avoideth his issue, or if his flesh be stopped from his issue, this is his b Or the thing wherefore he shallbe unclean. uncleanness. 4 Every bed whereon he lieth that hath the issue, shallbe unclean, and every thing when reon he sitteth, shallbe unclean. 5 Whosoever also toucheth his bed, shall wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and shallbe unclean until the even. 6 And he that sitteth on any thing, whereon he sat that hath the issue, shall wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and shall be unclean until the even. 7 Also he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue, shall wash his clotheses, & wash himself in water, and shallbe unclean until the even. 8 If he also, that hath the issue, spit upon him that is clean, c On whom the unclean man spat. he shall wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, & shall be unclean until the even. 9 And what d The word signifieth every thing whereon a man rideth. saddle soever he rideth upon that hath the issue, shallbe unclean. 10 And whosoever toucheth any thing that was underhym, shallbe unclean unto the even: & he that beareth those (things,) shall wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and shall be unclean until the even. 11 Like wise whomsoever he toucheth that hath the issue [& hath not washed his hands in water] shall wash his clotheses and wash himself in water, and shall be unclean until the even. 12 * And the vessel of earth that he toucheth, Chap. 6. 28. which hath the issue, shallbe broken: & every vessel of wood shallbe rinsed in water. 13 But if he that hath an issue, be e That is, to be restored to his old state, & be healed thereof. cleansed of his issue, then shall he count him seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clotheses, and wash his flesh in pure water: so shall he be clean. 14 Then the eight day he shall take unto him two turle doves or two young pigeons, and come before the Lord at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, & shall give them unto the Priest. 15 And the Priest shall make of the one of them a sin offering, and of the other a burned offering: so the Priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord, for his issue. 16 Also if any man's issue of seed depart from him, he shall wash all his f Meaning 〈◊〉 his body. flesh in water, and be unclean until the even. 17 And every garment, & every skin whereupon shallbe issue of seed, shallbe even washed with water, & be unclean unto the even. 18 If he that hath an issue of seed, do lie with a woman, they shall both wash themselves with water, and be unclean until the even. 19 ¶ Also when a woman shall have an issue, (and) her issue in her “ Or, secret part flesh shallbe blood, she shallbe put apart seven days: & whosoever toucheth her, shallbe unclean unto the even. 20 And whatsoever she lieth upon in g That is, when she hath her flowers, whereby she is separate from her husband, from the tabernacle & from touching of any holy thing. her separation, shallbe unclean, and every thing that she sitteth upon, shallbe unclean. 21 Whosoever also toucheth her bed, shall wash his clotheses, & wash himself with water, and shallbe unclean unto the even. 22 And whosoever toucheth any thing that she sat upon, shall wash his clotheses, & wash himself in water, and shallbe unclean unto the even. 23 So that whether he touch her bed, or any thing where on she hath sit, he shallbe unclean unto the even. 24 And if a man lie with her, and (the flowers) of her separation h If any of her 〈◊〉 did one lie touch him in the bed: 〈◊〉 else the man that 〈◊〉 with such a woman should dye. touch him, he shallbe unclean seven days, & all the whole bed whereon he lieth, shallbe unclean. 25 Also when a woman's issue of blood runneth long time besides the time of her ” Ebr. separation. flowers, or when she hath an issue, longer than her Chap 20. 18. flowers, all the days of the issue of her uncleanness she shallbe unclean, as in the time of her flowers. 26 Every bed where on she lieth [as long as her issue lasteth] shallbe to her as her i Shallbe unclean as the bed whereon she lay when she had her natural disease. bed of her separation: and whatsoever she sitteth upon, shallbe unclean, as her uncleanness when she is put a part. 27 And whosoever toucheth these (things,) shallbe unclean, and shall wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and shallbe unclean unto the even. 28 But if she be cleansed of her issue, than she shall k After the time that she is recovered. count her seven days, and after, she shallbe clean. 29 And in the eight day she shall take unto her two turtles or two young pigeons, and bring them unto the Priest at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 30 And the Priest shall make of the one a sin offering, & of the other a burned offering, & the Priest shall make an atonement for her before the Lord, for the issue of her uncleanness. 31 Thus shall you l Seeing that God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, purity & cleanness we can not 〈◊〉 his, except our 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 be purged with the blood of lesus 〈◊〉. separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness, that they die not in their uncleanness, if they defile my Tabernacle that is among them. 32 This is the law of him that hath an issue, and of him from whom goeth an issue of seed whereby he his defiled: 33 Also of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath a running issue, whether it be man or woman, & of him that lieth with her which is unclean. CHAP. XVI. 2 The Priest might not at all times come into the most holy place. 8 The escape goat. 14 The purging of the San ctuarie. 17 The cleansing of the Tabernacle. 21 The Priest confesseth the sins of the people. 29 The feast of cleansing sins. 1 furthermore the Lord spoke unto Moses, * after the death of 〈◊〉 two sons of Aarón, Chap. 10. 1. when they came (to offer) before the Lord, and died: 2 And the Lord said unto Moses, Speak unto 〈◊〉. 30. 10. Aarón thy brother, * that he come not at a The high Priest entered into the Holiest of all but once a year, even in the month of September. Ebr. 9 7. all times in to the Holy place within the vail before the Merciseat, which is upon the Ark, that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the Merciseat. 3 After this (sort) shall Aarôn come into the Holy place (even) with a young bullock for a sin offering, & aram for a burned offering. 4 He shall put on the holy linen coat, and shall have linen breeches upon his “ Or, 〈◊〉. flesh, & shallbe girded with a linen girdle, and shall cover his head with a linen mitre: these are the holy garments: therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, when he doth put them on. 5 And he shall take of the Congregation of the children of Israel, two he goats for a sin offering, and a ram for a burned offrying. 6 Then Aarón shall offer the bullock for his Ebr. 9 7. sin offering, * and make an atonement for himself, and for his house. 7 And he shall take the two he goats, & present them before the Lord at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 8 Then Aarón shall cast lots over the two he goats: one lot for the Lord, and the other for the b In Ebreweit is called Azazél, which some say is a mountain near Sinai whether this goat was sent but rather it is called the escape goat be cause he was not offered, but sent into the 〈◊〉, as vers, 21. Escape goat. 9 And Aarón shall offer the goat, upon which the Lord's lot shall fall, and make him a sin offering. 10 But the goat, on which the lot shall fall to be the Escape goat, shallbe presented alive before the Lord, to make reconciliation by him, (and) to let him go [as a Escape goat] into the wilderness. 11 Thus Aarôn shall offer the bullock for his sin offering, and make a reconciliation for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock for his sin offering. 12 And he shall take a censer full of burning coals from of the Altar before the Lord, & his handful of sweet incens beaten small, and bring (it) within the c The Holiest of all. vail. 13 And shall put the incens upon the fire before the Lord, that the “ Or, the smoke ' cloud of the incens may cover the Merciseat that is upon “ Or, Ark. the Testimony: so he shall not dye. Ebr. 1. 13. & 10. 4. Chap. 4. 6. 14 And he shall * take of the blood of the bullock, * & sprinkle it with his finger upon the Merciseat d That is, on the side which was to 〈◊〉 the people: for the head of the 〈◊〉 stood. Westward Eastward: and before the Merci seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 ¶ Then shall he kill the goat that is the people's sin offering, and bring his blood within the vail, and do with that blood, as he did with the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it upon the Merciseat, and before the Merciseat. 16 So he shall purge the Holy place from the uncleanness of the children of Israel, & from their trespasses of all their sins: so shall he do also for the Tabernacle of the congregation e Placed among them which are unclean. placed with them, in the mids of their uncleanness. 17 * And there shall be no man in the Tabernacle Luk. 1. 10. 17. of the Congregation, when he goeth in to make an atonement in the Holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the Congregation of Israel. 18 After, he shall go out unto the f Where upon the 〈◊〉 incense & perfume was offered. Altar that is before the Lord, and make a reconciliation upon it, and shall take of the blood of the bullock, and of the blood of the goat, and put it upon the horns of the Altar round about: 19 So shall he sprinkle of the blood upon it with his finger 〈◊〉 times, and cleanse it, and hallow it from the uncleanness of the children of Israel. 20 ¶ When he hath made an end of purging the Holyplace, and the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the altar, than he shall bring the live goat: 21 And Aarón shall put both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their trespasses, in all their sins, putting them g Herein this goat is a true figure of lesus Christ, who beareth the sins of the people, Isa. 53. 4. upon the head of the goat, and shall sand (him) away [by the hand of a man appointed] into the wilderness. 22 So the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities into ” Ebr. the land of separation. the land that is not in habited & he shall let the goat go into the wilderness. 23 After, Aarón shall come into the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and put of the linen clotheses, which he put on when he went into the Holy place, and leave them there. 24 He shall wash also his flesh with water in h In the court where was the Laver. the Holy place, and put on his own raiment and come out, and make his burned offering, Exod. 30. 18. and the burned offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people. 25 Also the fat of the sin offering shall he burr ne upon the Altar. 26 And he that carried forth the goat, (called) the Escape goat, shall wash his clotheses, and wash his flesh in water, and after that shall come into the host. 27 Also the bullock for the sin offering, and the goat for the 〈◊〉 offering [whose blood was brought to make a reconciliation in the Holy place] shall one * carry out without the Chap. 6. 10. host to be burned in the fire, with their skins Ebr. 13. 11. and with their flesh, and with their dung. 28 And he that burneth them shall 〈◊〉 his clo these, and wash his flesh in water, and afterward come into the host. 29 ¶ So this shallbe an ordinance for ever unto you: the tenth (day) of the i Which was Tisri, and ans we 〈◊〉 to part of September and part of October seventh month you shall k Meaning by abstinence and fasting. humble your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of the same country or a stranger that sojourneth among you. 30 For that * day shall the Priest make an atonement Chap. 21. 7. for you to cleanse you: you shall be clean from all your sins before the Lord 31 This shall be a l Or a rest which you shall keep mostediligently. Sabbath of rest unto you, and you shall humble your souls, by an ordinance for ever. 32 And the Priest m Whom the Priest snalanoint by God's commandment to succeed in his father's 〈◊〉. whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrated [to minister in his father's stead] shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clotheses and holy vestments, 33 And shall purge the holy Sanctuary and the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and shall cleanse the Altar, and make an atonement for the Priests and for all the people of the Congregation. 34 And this shallbe an everlasting ordinance unto you, to make an atonement for the children Exod. 30. 10. of 〈◊〉 for all their sons * once a year: Ebr. 9 7. and as the Lord commanded Moses, he did. CHAP. XVII. 4 All sacrifices 〈◊〉 be brought to the door of the Tabernacle. 7 To devils may they not offer. 10 They not eat blood. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto Aarón, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say unto them, This is the thing which the Lord hath a Jest they should practise that ido 〈◊〉, which they had learned among the 〈◊〉. commanded, saying. 3 Who so ever (he be) of the house of Israel that b To make a sacrifice or 〈◊〉 thereof. killeth a bullock, or lamb, or goat in the host, or that killeth it out of the host. 4 And bringeth it not unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation to offer an offering unto the Lord before the Tabernacle of the Lord, c I do as much abhor it asthoght he had killed a man, as Isa. 66. 〈◊〉. blood shallbe imputed unto that 〈◊〉 hath shed blood, wherefore that man shallbe cut of from among his people. 5 Therefore the children of Israel shall bring their offryngs, which they would offer d Wheresoever 〈◊〉 were moved with solish de 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 it. abroad in the field, and present them unto the Lord at the 〈◊〉 of the Tabernacle of the Congregation by the Priest, and offer them for peace offerings unto the Lord 6 Then the Priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the Lord before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, Exod. 29. 18. and burn the fat for a * sweet savour unto Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. the Lord 7 And they shall no more offer their offryngs unto e Meaning what soever is not the true God. 〈◊〉, after whom they have go a f For idolatry is spiritual whoredom, because faith toward God is broken. who ring: this shallbe an ordinance for ever 1. Cor, 10. 20. unto them in their generations. Psal. 〈◊〉. 5. 8 ¶ Also thou shalt say unto them, Whosoever (he be) of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among them, that offereth a burned offering or sacrifice. 9 And bringeth it not unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation to offer it unto the Lord, even that man shall be cut of from his people. 10 ¶ Like wise whosoever (he be) of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among them, that eateth any blood, I will even set g I will declare my wrath taking vengeance on him as Chap 20. 3. my face against that person that eateth blood, and will cut him of from among his people: 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it unto you (to offer) upon the altar, to make an atonement for you souls: for this blood shall make an atonement for the soul. 12 Therefore I said unto the children of Israel None of you shall eat blood: neither the stranger that sojourneth among you, shall eat blood. 13 Moreover whosoever (he be) of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among them, which by hunting taketh any beast or foul that may be h Which the law 〈◊〉 to be eaten because it is clean. eaten he shall power out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust: 14 For the life of all flesh is his blood, 〈◊〉 (joined) with his life: therefore I said 〈◊〉 the children of Israel, * You shall eat 〈◊〉 blood Gen. 9 5. of no “ Or, living creature. flesh: for the life of all 〈◊〉 is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it, shall be cut of. 15 And every person that eateth it which dieth (alone,) or that which is torn (with beasts) whether it be one of the same country or a stranger, he shall both wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and be unclean unto the even: after he shallbe “ Or, counted clean. clean. 26 But if he wash (them) not, nor wash his “ Or, himself. flesh than he shall bear “ Or, the 〈◊〉 of his sin. his iniquity. CHAP. XVIII. 3 The Israelites aught not to follow the manner of the Egyptians and Canaanites, 6 The marriages that are unlawful. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, I am the Lord your God. 3 After the a You shall preserve yourselves from these abominations following, which the 〈◊〉 and Canaanites use. doings of the land of Egypt, wherein you dwelled, shall you not do: and after the manner of the land of Canáan, whither I will bring you, shall you not do, neither walk in their ordinances, 4 (But) do after my judgements, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am the Lord your God. 5 You shall keep therefore my statutes, and my judgements, * which if a man do, he shall then Ezek. 20. 11. liué in them: b And therefore you aught to serve me alone, as my people. I am the Lord Rom. 10. 5. 6 ¶ None shall come near to any of the kindred Gal. 3 12. of his flesh to c That is, to lie with her, though it be under title of marriage. Chap. 〈◊〉. 11. uncover (her) shame: I am the Lord 7 Thou shalt not uncover the shame of thy father, nor the shame of thy mother: (for) she is thy mother, thou shalt not discover her shame. 8 * The shame of thy father's d 〈◊〉 is thy step mother. wife shalt thou not discover: (for) it is thy father's shame. 9 Thou shalt not discover the shame of thy e Ether by father or mother, born in marriage or otherwise. sister the daughter of thy father, or the daughter of thy mother, whether she be borne at home, or born without: thou shalt not discover their shame. 10 The shame of thy sons daughter, or of thy daughter's daughter, thou shalt not, I say uncover their shame: for it is thy f They are her children whose shame thou 〈◊〉 uncovered. shame. 11 The shame of thy father's wives daughter, begotten of thy father [(for) she is thy sister] th' ou shalt not, (I say,) discover her sname. 12 * Thou shalt not uncover the “ Or, secrets. shame of thy Chap. 29. 20. father's sister: (for) she is thy father's kinswoman. 13 Thou shalt not discover the shame of thy mother's sister: for she is thy mother's kinswoman. 14 * Thou shalt not uncover the shame of thy Chap. 20 20. g Which thy uncle doth discover. father's brother: (that is,) thou shalt not go into his wife, (for) she is thy ” Ebr thy father's 〈◊〉 wife. Chap. 20 12. aunt. 15 * Thou shalt not discover the shame of thy daughter in law: (for) she is thy sons wife: (therefore) shalt thou not uncover her shame. Chap. 20 18. 16 * 〈◊〉 shall not discover the shame of thy h Because the idolaters, among whom God's people had dwelled and should dwell were given to these 〈◊〉 in cests, God charges his to beware of the same 〈◊〉 hers wife: (for) it is thy brother's shame. 17 〈◊〉 shalt not discover the shame of the wife 〈◊〉 of her daughter, neither shalt thou take her sons daughter, nor her daughter's daughter, to uncover her shame: (for) they are (thy) kinsfolks, (&) it were wickedness. 18 Also thou shalt not take a wife with her sister, during her life, to i By seeing thy affection more 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 sister then to her. vex (her,) in uncovering her shame upon her. 19 * Thou shalt not also go unto a woman to uncover Chap. 20. 18. her shame, as long as she is put k Or while she hath her flowers apart for her disease. 20 Moreover, thou shalt not give (thy) self to thy neighbour's wife by carnal copulation, to be defiled with her. Chap. 20. 2. 21 * Also thou shalt not give thy ” Ebr. of thy seed. children to 2. kin. 23 10. “ Or, to make them pass. offer (them) unto l Which was an idol of the Ammonites, unto whom they burned and sacrificed their children. Molech, neither shalt thou defile the Name of thy God: (for) I am the Lord 22 Thou shalt not lie with the male as one lieth with a woman: (for) it is abomination. 23 * Thou shalt not also lie with any beast to be defiled there with, neither shall any woman 2. king. 23. 10. stand before a beast, to lie down thereto: Chap. 20 15. (for) it is “ Or, confusion abomination. 24 You shall not defile yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I will cast out before you: 25 And the land is defiled: therefore I will m I will punish the land 〈◊〉 such 〈◊〉 marriages & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 suffered. visit the wickedness thereof upon it, & the land n He compareth the wicked to evil humours and 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 & oppress 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 must be cast out by 〈◊〉. shall womet out her inhabitants. 26 You shall keep therefore mine ordinances, and my judgements, and commit none of these abominations, (aswell) he that is of the same country, as the stranger that sojourneth among you. 27 [For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, & the land is defiled: 28 And shall not the land spew you out if you defile it, as it o Both for their wicked marriages unnatural copulations, Idolairie or spiriavall whoredom with Molech, & such like 〈◊〉 spewed out the people that were before you?] 29 For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, the persons that do (so) shall p Ether by 〈◊〉 vile sword, or by some plague that God will sand upon such. be cut of from among their people. 30 Therefore shall you keep mine ordinances that you do not any of the abominable customs, which have been done before you, and that you defile not yourselves therein: (for) I am the Lord your God. CHAP. XIX. 1 A repetition of sundry laws and ordinances. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 Speak unto all the Congregation of the children of Israel, & say unto them, * You shall be Chap. 11. 44. & 20 7. 〈◊〉. Pet. i 16. a That is void of all 〈◊〉, ido 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of soul and body. holy, for I the Lord your God (am) holy. 3 ¶ You shall fear every man is mother & his father, and shall keep my Sabbaths: (for) I am the Lord your God. 4 ¶ You shall not turn unto idols, nor make you molten gods: I am the Lord your God. 5 ¶ And when you shall offer a peace offering unto the Lord, you shall offer it b Of your 〈◊〉 accord. freely. 6 * It shallbe eaten the day you offer it, or on the Chap. 7. 16. morrow: and that which remains until the third day, shall be burned in the fire. 7 For if it be eaten the third day, it shallbe unclean, it shall not be c To 〈◊〉, of God accepted. 8 Therefore he that eateth it, shall bear his iniquity, because he hath defiled the hallowed thing of the Lord, and that person shall be cut of from his people. 9 ¶ * When you reap the harvest of your land, Chap. 23. 22. you shall not reap every corner of your field neither shalt thou gather the “ Or, gatherings and leavings. glainyngs of thy harvest. 10 Thou shalt not gather the grapes of thy vinyeard (〈◊〉) neither gather every grape of thy vinyeard (but) thou shalt leave them for the poor & for the stranger: I am the Lord your God. 11 ¶ You shall not steal, neither d In that which is committed to your 〈◊〉. deal falsely, neithr lie one to another. 12 ¶ * Also you shall not swear by my Name Exod. 20. 7 deut. 5 11. 〈◊〉. 5. 34. falsely, neither shalt thou defile the Name of thy God: I am the Lord 13 ¶ Thou shalt not do thy neighbour “ Or, oppress him by violence. wrong neither rob (him) * The worckemans' hire shall not abide with thee until the morning. Deut. 24, 4. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 15. 14 ¶ Thou shalt not curse the deaf, * neither Deut. 27. 18. put a stumbling block before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the Lord Exod. 23. 3. deut. 〈◊〉. 17. &. 16. 16. 15 ¶ You shall not do unjustly in judgement, * thou 〈◊〉. 24, 23. I am. 2, 2. shalt not favour the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty (but) thou shalt judge thy neighbour justly. 16 ¶ Thou shalt not e As a 〈◊〉 backbiter or quarelpiker. walk (about) withtalcs among thy people. Thou shalt not f By consenting to his death, or con 〈◊〉 with the wicked. stand against the blood of thy neighbour I am the Lord 17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thy ne heart (but) thou shalt plainly rebukc thy neighbour, ” Ebr. suffer not sin upon him. & suffer him not to sin 18 ¶ Thou shalt not avenge, nor be mindful Mat. 5 45. (of wrong) against the children of thy people. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 9 gal. 5. 14. * but shalt louc thy neighbour as thy 〈◊〉. 2, 8. self: I am the Lord 19 ¶ You shall keep mine ordinances. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with g As a horse to leap an ass, on amule a mare. (others) of divers kinds. Thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled (seed) neither shall a garment of divers things (as) of linen and woollen come upon thee. 20 ¶ Whosoever also lieth & meddleth with a woman that is abonde maid, affianced to a husband, & not redeemed, nor freedom given her, ” Ebr. a 〈◊〉 shallbe. Some read they shallbe beaten. she shallbe scourged (but) they shall not die, because she is not made free. 21 And he shall bring for his trespass offering unto the Lord, at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, a ram for a trespass offering. 22 Then the Priest shall make an atonement for him with the run of the trespass offering before the Lord, concerning his sin which he hath done, & pardon shall be given him for his sin which he hath committed 23 ¶ Also when you shall come into the land, and have planted every tre for meat, you h It shallbe 〈◊〉, as that thing which is 〈◊〉 circumcised shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three year shall it be uncircumcised unto you, it shall not be eaten. 24 But in the fourth year all the fruit there of shall be holy to the praise of the Lord 25 And in the fift year shall you eat of the fruit of it that it may “ Or, that God may multiply. yield to youth increase there of: I am the Lord your God. 26 ¶ You shall not eat (the flesh) with the blood you shall not use which craft, nor To measure lucky or 〈◊〉. observe times. 27 * You shall not k As did the Gentiles in sign of mourning. cut round the corners of Chap. 〈◊〉. 5. your heads, neither shalt thou “ Or cut, or tear Deut 14. 1. mar the tufts of thy beard. 28 * You shall not cut your flesh for the ” Ebr. soul, or person. dead nor make any print of a l By 〈◊〉 your bodies or 〈◊〉 marks therein. mark upon you: I am the Lord 29 ¶ Thou shalt not make thy daughter comen, to 'cause her to be a m As did the Cy prians, and Locrenses. whore, jest the land also fall to whoredom and the land be full of wickedness. 30 ¶ You shall keep my Sabbaths and reverence my Sanctuary: 〈◊〉 the Lord 31 ¶ You shall not regard them that work with spirits, * neither sothesaiers: you shall not seek (to them) to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God. 32 ¶ Thou shalt n In token of 〈◊〉. rise up before the horehed and honour the person of the old man, and dread thy God: I am the Lord 33 ¶ And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, you shall not “ Or, do him wrong. vex him. 34 * (But) the stranger that dwelleth with Exod 22. 21. you shallbe as one of yourselves, & thou shall love him as thyself: for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. 35 ¶ You shall not do unjustly in judgement, in o As in 〈◊〉 the ground, 〈◊〉. 11. 1, & 16 〈◊〉. & 20. 10. 〈◊〉. line, in weight, or in measure. 36 * You shall have just balances, true weigh tes, a true p By these two measures he meaneth all other of Ephah, read. Ephah, & a true Hin. I am the Lord your God, which have brought you out of the land of Egypt. 37 Therefore shall you observe all mine ordinances, Exod. 16. 36. & of 〈◊〉. Exod. 29. 40. and all my judgements, and do them: I am the Lord CHAP. XX. 2 They that give of their sedeto Molech, must dye. 6. They that have recourse to sorcerers 19 The man that committeth adultery. 11 Incest, or fornication with the kindred or affinity. 24 Israel a peculiar people to the Lord 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 Thou shalt say also to the children of Israel, Chap 18. 〈◊〉 * Whosoever (he be) of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that dwell in Israel, that giveth his children unto a By Molech he means any kind of idol. Chap. 18. 21. Molech, he shall die the death, the people of the land shall stone him to death. 3 And I b Read 〈◊〉. 18. 〈◊〉 will set my face against that man & cut him of from among his people, because he hath given his children unto Montanus lech, for to defile my Sanctuary, and to pollute mine holy Name. 4 And if the c Though the people be negligent todo their duty and defend 〈◊〉 right, yet he 〈◊〉 not susfre wickedness to go unpunished. people of the landhide their eyes (&) wink at that man when he giveth his children unto Mólech, & kill him not. 5 Then will I set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him of, and all that go a whoring after him to commit whoredom with Mólech, from among their people. 6 ¶ If any turn after such as work with spirits, & after so the saiers, to go a d To esteem 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or conjurers is spiritual whoredom or 〈◊〉. whoring after them, then will I set my face against that person, and will cut him of from among his people. 7 ¶ Sanctify yourselves therefore, * and be Chap. 〈◊〉. 44. holy, for I am the Lord your God. 1 pet. 1. 16. 8 Keep you therefore mine ordinances, & do them. I am the Lord which doth sanctify you 9 ¶ * If (there be) any that curseth his father Exod. 21. 17. or his mother, he shall die the death prou 20. 20. (seeing) he hath cursed his father & his mat. 〈◊〉. 4. mother, e He is worthy to dye. his blood (shallbe) upon him. 10 ¶ * And the man that committeth adultery Deut. 22 22. with another man's wife, because he hath ioh. 8. 4. committed adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer & the adulteres shall die the death. 11 And the man that lieth with his father's wife (because) he hath uncovered his father's * shame, theishal both die: their Chap. 18. 8. blood (shallbe) upon them. 12 Also the man that lieth with his daughter in law, they both shall die the death, they have wrought “ Or, confusion. abomination, their blood (shallbe) upon them. 13 * The man also that lieth with the male, as Chap. 18. 22. one lieth with a woman, they have both committed abominacion: they shall die the death, their blood (shallbe) upon them. 14 Likewise he that taketh a wife & her mother f It is an execrable and detestable thing. committeth wickedness: they shall 〈◊〉 ne him and them with fire, that there be no wickedness among you. 15 * Also the man that lieth with a beast, shall Chap. 18. 9 die the death, and you shall slay the beast. 16 And if a woman come to any beast, and lie there with, than thou shalt kill the woman and the beast: they shall die the death their blood (shallbe) upon them. 17 Also the man that taketh his sister, his father's daughter, or his mother's daughter, and seethe her shame & she seethe his shame it is vilennie: therefore they shallbe cut of in the sight ” Ebr. in the eyes of the children of their people. of their people (because) he hath uncovered his sister's shame, he shall bear his iniquity. 18 * The man also that lieth with a woman Chap. 18. 19 having her “ Or, flowers. disease, & uncovereth her shame (and) openeth her fountain, & she open the fountain of her blood, they shallbe even both cut of from among their people. 19 Moreover thou shalt not uncover the shame of thy mother's sister, * nor of thy father's sister, because he hath uncovered his ” Ebr. flesh. kin: they shall bear their iniquity. 20 Likewise the man that lieth with his father's brother's wife, and uncovereth his uncles shame: they shall bear their iniquity (and) shall die g They shallbe cut of from their people and their children shall be taken as bastards and not counted among the 〈◊〉. childless. 21 So the man that taketh his brother's wife, committeth filthiness (because) he hath uncovered his brother's h Read Chap. 18. 16. shame: they shallbe childless. Chap 18 〈◊〉. 22 ¶ You shall keep therefore all mine * ordinances Chap. 18. 25. and all my judgements, and do them, that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, * spew you not out. 23 Wherefore you shall not walk in the manners of this nation which I cast out before you: for they have committed all these things, * therefore I ab horrid them. Deut. 9 5, 24 But I have said unto you, you shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it (even) a land that i Full of abundance of all things. floweth with milk and honey I am the Lord your God, which have separated you from (other) people. 25 * Therefore shall you put difference between Chap. 11. 3. clean beasts & unclean, and betwe Deut. 14. 4. ne unclean fowls and clean: neither shall 〈◊〉 k By eating them 〈◊〉 to my commandment. defile yourselves with beasts and fowls, nor with any (creeping thing) that the ground bringeth forth, which I have separated from you as unclean. 26 Therefore shall you be * holy unto me: for Verse, 7. I the Lord am holy & I have separated you from (other) people, that you should be mine. 27 ¶ * And if a man or woman have a spirit of Deut. 18. 7. divination, or sooth saying in them, they 1 Sam. 28, 7. shall die the death: they shall stone them to death, their blood (shallbe) upon them. CHAP. XXI. 2 For whom the Priests may lament 6 How pure the Priest aught to be both in themselves and in their family. 1 ANd the Lord said unto Moses, Speak unto the Priests the sons of Aarón and say unto them, Let none be a By touching the dead, lamenting, or being at their burial. defiled by the dead among his people, 2 But by his kin seman that is near unto him: (to wit) by his mother, or by his father, or by his son, or by his daughter, or by his brother. 3 Or by his sister a b For being married she seemed to be cut of from his family. maid, that is near unto him, which hath not had a husband for her ” Ebr. he may be defiled. he may lament. 4 He shall not lament for the c Only the Priest was permitted to mourn for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kindred. prince among his people, to pollute himself. 5 They shall not make * bald parts upon their head, nor shave of the locks of their beard, nor make any cuttigs in their flesh. 6 They shallbe holy unto their God, and not Chap. 19 27. pollute the Name of their God for the sacrifices of the Lord made by fire, (and) the bread of their God they do offer: therefore they shallbe holy. 7 They shall not take to wife an whore, or d Which hath an evil name or is defamed, one polluted, neither shall they marry a woe man divorced from her housbád: for such one (is) holy unto his God. 8 Thou shalt e Thou shalt count them holy and reverence them. sanctify him therefore, for he offereth the f The show bread. bread of thy God: he shall be holy unto thee: for I the Lord, which sanctify you am holy. 9 ¶ If a Priest's daughter fall to play the whore, she polluteth her father (therefore) shall she be burned with fire. 10 ¶ Also the high Priest among his brethren, [upon whose head the anointingoyle was powered, and hath consecrated his hand to put on the garments] shall not g He shall use no such ceremonies as the mourners observed. uncover his head, nor rend his clotheses, 11 neither shall he go to any “ Or, to the houses of the dead. dead body, nor make himself unclean by his father or by his mother. 12 neither shall he go out of the h To go to the dead. Sanctuary, nor pollute the holyplace of his god: for the i For by his anointing he was preferred to the other Priests, and therefore coldenotlament the dead, 〈◊〉 he should have polluted his holy ointing crown of the anointing oil of his God (is) upon him: I am the Lord 13 Also he shall take a maid unto his wife: 14 (But) a widow, or a divorced woman, or a polluted, (or) an harlot, these shall he not marry, but shall take a maid of his own k Not only of his tribe but of all Israel. people to wife: 15 neither shall he defile his l By marrying any unchaste or defamed woman. seed among his people: for I am the Lord which sanctify him. 16 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 17 Speak unto Aarón, and say, Whosoever of thy seed in their generations hath any blemishes, shall not press to offer the bread of his God: 18 For whosoever hath any blemish, shall not come near: (as) a man blind or lame, or that hath m Which is deformed or bruised. a flat nose, or that hath any n As not of equal proportion, or having in number more or less. misshaped (member.) 19 Or a man that hath a broken foot, or a broken hand, 20 Or (is) croak backed, or blear eyed, o Or that hath a web, or pearl. or hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or skabbed, or have (his) stones broken. 21 None of the seed of Aarôn the Priest that hath a blemish, shall come near to offer the sacrifices of the Lord made by fire, having a blemish: he shall not press to offer the p As the show bread, and meat offerings. bread of his God. 22 The bread of his God, (even) of the q As of sacrifice for sin. most holy, and r As of the 〈◊〉 and first fruits. of the holy shall he eat: 23 But he shall not go in unto the s In to the 〈◊〉. vail, nor come near the altar, because he hath a blemish, jest he pollute my Sanctuaries: for I am the Lord that sanctify them. 24 Thus spoke Moses unto Aarón, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel. CHAP. XXII. 5 Who aught to abstain from eating the things that were offered. 19 What oblations should be offered. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto Aarôn, and to his sons, that they be a Meaning that the Priests abstain from eating, so long as they are polluted separated from the holy things of the children of Israel, & that they pollute not mine holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the Lord 3 Say unto them, Whosoever (he be) of all your seed among your generations after you, that b To eat thereof 〈◊〉 toucheth the holy things which the children of Israel hallow unto the Lord having his uncleanness upon him, even that person shall be cut of from my sight: I the Lord 4 * Whosoever also of the seed of Aarón is 〈◊〉. 15. 2. a leper, or hath a running issue, he shall not eat of the holy things until he be clean: and whoso toucheth any that is c By touching 〈◊〉 aniedead thing or 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 of the dead. unclean (by reason) of the dead, or a man whose issue of sederunneth from him, 5 Or the man that toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be made unclean, or a man, by whom he may take uncleanness, ” Ebr according to all his uncleanness. whatsoever uncleanness he hath. 6 The person that hath touched such, shall therefore be unclean until the even, and shall not eat of the holy things, “ Or, un. ill. except 〈◊〉 have washed his flesh with water. 7 But when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things: for it is his “ Or, bread. food. 8 * Of a beast that dieth, or is rend, (with Exod 22. 〈◊〉. beasts,) whereby he may be defiled, he shall Ezek. 44. 31. not eat: I am the Lord 9 Let them keep therefore mine ordinance, jest they bear (their) sin for it, & die for it, if they defile it: I the Lord sanctify them. 10 There shall no d Which is not of the tribe of Levi. stranger also eat of the holy thing, neither e Some read, the servant which had his ear bored and would not go free. the gest of the Priest, neither shall an hired servant eat of the holy thing: 11 But if the Priest buy any with money, he shall eat of it, also he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat. Exod. 21. 6. 12 If the Priest's daughter also be married unto a f Who is not of the Priests kinted. stranger, she may not eat of the holy offerings. 13 Notwithstanding if the Priest's daughter be a widow or divorced, & have no child, but is returned unto her father's house, she shall eat of her father's bread, as she did in Chap. 10. 14. her* youth: but there shall no stranger eat thereof. 14 ¶ If a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly he shall put the g He shall give that and a 〈◊〉 part over. fift part thereunto, & give it unto the Priest with the hallowed thing. 15 So they shall not defile the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the Lord 16 neither cause the (people) to bear the iniquity (of their) h For if they did not offer for their 〈◊〉, the people by their example might commit the like offence. trespass while they eat their holy thing: for I the Lord do hallow them. 17 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 18 Speak unto Aarón, and to his sons, & to all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whosoever (he be) of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his sacrifice for all their vows, and for all their free offerings, which they use to offer unto the Lord for a burned offering. 19 (You shall offer) of your free mind a male without blemish of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats. 20 You shall not offer anything that hath a blemish: for that shall not be acceptable for you Deute. 15. 20. 21 * And whosoever bringeth a peace offering Eccles. 35. 〈◊〉. unto the Lord accomplish his vow, or for a free offering, of the beeves, or of the sheep, his free offering shall be perfect, no blemish shallbe in it. 22 Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a “ Or, ware. wen, or s kiruie, or skabbed: these shall you not offer unto the Lord nor make an offering by fire of these upon the altar of the Lord, 23 Yet a bullock, or a sheep that hath (any * member) superfluous, or lacking, such Chap. 21. 〈◊〉, mayest thou present for a free offering, but for a vow it shall not be accepted. 24 You shall not offer unto the Lord that which is bruised or crushed, or broken, or cut away, neither shall you make (an offering thereof) in your land. 25 neither i You shall not receive any unperfect thing of a stranger, to make it the Lords offerings which he calleth the bread of the Lord of the hand of a stranger shall you offer the bread of your GOD of any of these, because their corruption (is) in them, there is a blemish in the: (therefore) shall they not be accepted for you. 26 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying 27 When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat shall be brought forth, it shall be even seven days under his dam: and from the eight day for thee, it shallbe accepted for a 〈◊〉 made by fire unto the Lord 28 As for the cow or the ewe, you shall not * kil her, and her young (both) in one day. Deute. 22. 6. 29 So when you will offer a thank offering unto the Lord, you shall offer willingly. 30 The same day it shall be eaten, you shall leave * none of it until the morrow: I am the lord Chap. 7. 15. 31 Therefore shall you keep my commandments and do them: (for) I am the Lord 32 neither shall you k For whosoever doth otherwise then God commands, polluteth his name. pollute mine holy Name, but I will be hallowed amóg the children of Israel, I the Lord sanctify you. 33 Which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the Lord CHAP. XXIII. 2 The feasts of the Lord 3 The Sabbath. 5 The 〈◊〉. 6 The feast of unleavened bread. 10 The feast of first fruits. 16 Witsontide. 24 The feast of blowing trumpets. 34 The feast of tabernacles. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, The feasts of the LORD which you shall call the holy “ Or, convocation. assemblies, (even) these are my feasts. 3 * Six days “ Or, you may work. shall work be done, but in the Exod. 20. 9 seventh day (shallbe) the Sabbath of rest, an holy “ Or, assembly. convocation: you shall do no work (therein,) it is the Sabbath of the Lord, in all your dwellings. 4 ¶ These are the feasts of the Lord, (and) holy convocations, which you shall proclaim in their a For the 〈◊〉 was kept every week, and 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 kept once 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. seasons. 5 In the first month, (and) in the fourteenth (day) of the month at evening (shallbe) the Passeover of the Lord 6 And on the fifteenth day of this month (shallbe) the feast* of unleavened bread Exod. 2. 15. unto the Lord: seven days you shall eat unleavened Nomb. 28. 17. bread. 7 In the first day you shall have an holy convocation: you shall do no b Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. servile work (therein) 8 Also you shall offer sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord seven days, (and) in the c The first day of the east and the 〈◊〉 were kept holy: in the rest 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 work, excep: any feast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. edeled, as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of voleau ned bread the 〈◊〉 enth day, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 feast of sheaves the 〈◊〉 day. seventh day (shallbe) an holy convocation: you Exod. 12. 16. shall do no servile work (therein.) 9 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When you be come into the land, which I give unto you, & reap the harvest thereof, them you shall bring “ 〈◊〉, an emer: read. Deut, 24. 19 a sheaf of the first fruits of your harvest unto the Priest. 11 And he shall shake the sheaf before the Lord, that it may be acceptable for you: the 〈◊〉 after the d That is, the second Sabbath of the Passeover. Sabbath, the Priest shall shake it. 12 And that day when you shake the sheaf, shall you prepare a lamb without blemish of a Ruth. 2. 15. year old, for a burned offering unto the lord Psal. 129. 7. 13 And the meat offering thereof (shallbe) two e Which is, the fift part of an Ephah or two omers. read. tenth deals of fine flower mingled with oil, for a sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord of sweet savour: & the drink offering theros the fourth part f Read Exod. 29 40. of an Hin of wine. 14 And you shall eat neither bread nor parched Exod. 16. 16. corn, 〈◊〉 “ Or, full 〈◊〉. green ears until the self same day that you have brought an offering unto your God: (this shall be) a law for ever in your generations & in all your dwellings. 15 You shall count also to you from the morrow after the g That is, the seventh day after the first Sabbath of the Passeover. Sabbath, (even) from the day that you shall brings the sheaf of the shake offering, seven “ Or, weeks. Sabbaths they shall be complete. 16 Unto the morrow after the seventh Sabbath shall you number fifty days: than you shall bring a new meat offering unto the Lord 17 You shall bring out of your habitations bread for the shake offering: they shall be two (loaves) of two tenth deals of 〈◊〉 flower, (which) shall be baken with h Because the Priest should eat them, as 〈◊〉. 7. 13. and they should not be offered to the Lord upon the altar. leaven for first fruits unto the Lord 18 Also you shall offer with the bread seven lambs with out blemish of one year old, and a young bullock and two rams, they shall be for a burned offering unto the Lord, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, for a sacrifice made by fire of a sweet savour unto the Lord 19 Then you shall prepare an he goat for a sin offering, and two lambs of one year old for peace offerings. 20 And the Priest shall shake them to and fro with the bread of the first fruits before the Lord (&) with the two lambs they shallbe holy to the Lord, for the i That 〈◊〉 offered to the Lord, and the rest should be for the Priests. Priest. 21 So you shall proclaim the same day, (that) it may be an holy convocation unto you: you shall do no servile work (therein: it shallbe) an ordinance for ever in all your dwellings, throughout your generations. 22 ¶ * And when you reap the harvest of your Chap. 19 9 land, thou shalt not rid clean the corners Deute. 24. 19 of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou make any after gathering of thy harvest, (but) shalt leave them unto the poor & to the stranger: I am the Lord your God. 23 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 24 Speak unto the children of Israel, & say, In the k That is, about the end of September. seventh month, (and) in the first (day) of the month shall you l Or an holy day to the Lord have a Sabbath, for the remembrance of m Which blowing was to put them in remembrance of the manifold feasts that were in that month, and of the jubilee. blowing the trumpets, an holy convocation. 25 You shall do no servile work (therein,) but offer sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord 26 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 27 The * tenth also of this seventh month shallbe a day of reconciliation: it shall be an holy convocation unto you, and you shall n By fasting. humble your souls, & offer sacrifice made Chap 〈◊〉. 10. by fire unto the Lord Nomb. 29. 7. 28 And you shall do no work that same day: for it is a day of reconciliation, to make an atonement for you before the Lord your God. 29 For every person that humbleth not himself that same day, shall even be cut of, from his people. 30 And every person that shall do any work that same day, the same person also will I destroy from among his people. 31 You shall do no manner work (therefore: this shallbe) a law for ever in your generations, (throughout) all your dwellings. 32 This shallbe unto you a Sabbath of rest, and you shall humble your souls: in the ninth (day) of the month at even, from ᵒ even to even Which 〈◊〉 anight & a day: yet they took it 〈◊〉 their natural day. shall you ” Ebr. rest your Sabbath. celebrated your Sabbath. 33 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 34 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, * In the fifteenth day of this seventh month (shallbe) for seven days the feast of Tabernacles Nomb. 39 〈◊〉. unto the Lord john. 7. 37. 35 In the first day (shallbe) an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work (therein.) 36 Seven days you shall offer* sacrifice made by Exod. 29. 18. fire unto the Lord, (and) in the eight day shallbe an holy convocation unto you, and you shall offer sacrifices made by fire unto the Lord: it is the p Or a day wherein the people are staved from all work. solemn assembly, you shall do no servile work (therein.) 37 These are the feasts of the Lord [which you shall call holy convocations] to offer sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord, (as) burned offering, and meat offering, q Or peace 〈◊〉. sacrifice, and drink offerings, every one upon his day. 38 Beside the Sabbaths of the Lord, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your free offerings, which you shall give unto the Lord 39 But in the fiftienth day of the seventh month, when you have gathered in the fruit of the land, you shall keep an holy feast unto the Lord seven days: in the first day (shallbe) a r Or a solemn feast. Sabbath: likewise in the eight day (shallbe) a Sabbath. 40 And you shall take you in the first day the fruit of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of “ Or, of bows thick with leaves. thick trees, and willows of the broken, and shall rejoice before the Lord your God seven days. 41 So you shall keep this feast unto the Lord seven days in the year, by a perpetual ordinance through your generations: in the seventh month shall you keep it. 42 You shall dwell in booths seven days all that are Israelites born, shall dwell in booths, 43 That your posterity may know that I have made the children of israel to dwell in s In the wilderness forasmuch as they would not credit 〈◊〉 & Caleb, when they returned from spying the land of Canaan. booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. 44 So Moses declared unto the children of israel the feasts of the Lord CHAP. XXIIII. 2 Theoyle for the lamps. 5 The shewebread. 14 The blasphemer shallbe stoned. 〈◊〉 He that killed shallbe killed. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 〈◊〉 read Exo. 27. 20 2 a Command the children of Israel that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten, for the light, to 'cause the lamps to burn continually. 3 Without the vail b Which vail separated the Honorio liest of all, 〈◊〉 was the Ark of the testimony, from the Sanctuary. of the Testimony, in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, shall Aarôn dress them, both even and morning before the Lord always: (this shallbe) a law for ever through your generations. 4 He shall dress the lamps upon the* pure Exod. 31. 8. candlestick before the Lord perpetually. 5 ¶ Also thou shalt take fine flower, and bake Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. tweleve* cackes thereof: two c That ist woe Omers: read. tenth deals shall be in one cake. 6 And thou shalt set them in two rows, six in Exod. 16, 〈◊〉. a row upon the pure table before the Lord 7 Thou shalt also put pure incense upon the rows, that d For it was 〈◊〉 every Sabbath when the bread was taken away. in stead of the bread it may be for a remembrance, (and) an offering made by fire to the Lord 8 Every Sabbath he shall put them in rows before the Lord evermore, (receiving than) of the children of Israel for an everlasting covenant. Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. 9 * And the (bread) shallbe Aaron's and his sons, Chap. 8. 31. and they shall eat it in the holy place: Mat. 12. 〈◊〉. for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the Lord made by fire by a perpetual ordinance. 10 ¶ And there went e Out of his 〈◊〉. out among the children of israel the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian: & this son of the Israelitish woman, & amam of Israel strove together in the host. 11 So the Israelitish woman's son f By swearing or dispiting God. blasphemed the Name (of the Lord,) and cursed, & they brought him unto Mosés [his mother's name also was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.] 12 And they* put him in ward, till he told Nomb. 15. 〈◊〉. them the mind of the Lord 13 Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 14 Bring the blasphemer with out the host, and let all that herded him, * put their hands Deut. 〈◊〉. 9 & 17. 7. upon his head, and let all the Congregation stone him. 15 And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God, shall g Shallbe punished. bear his sin. 16 And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put to death: all the Congregation shall lstone him to death: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land: when he blasphemeth the Name (of the Lord,) let him be slain. 17 ¶ * He also that ” Ebr. smiteth the soul of any man killeth any man, he shallbe Exod. 21. 12. Deut 19 4. put to death. 18 And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it, ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 for soul. beast for beast. 19 Also if a man cause (any) blemish in his neighbour: as he hath done, so shall it be done to him: 20 * Breach for breach, eye for eye, to the Exod. 21. 24. for to the such a blemish as he hath made Deut. 19 〈◊〉. in any, such shallbe repaid to him. Mar. 5. 〈◊〉. 21 And he that killeth a beast shall restore it: but he that killeth a man shallbe slain. 22 You shall have* one lafoy we: it shallbe aswell for Exod. 12. 49. the stranger as for one born in the country: for I am the Lord your God. 23 ¶ Then h Because the punis hement was not yet appointed by the Law for the blasphemet, Moses consulted with the Lord, and 〈◊〉 the people what God commanded. Moses told the children of Israel, and they brought the blasphemer out of the host, and stand him with stones: so the children of Israel did as the Lord had commanded Moses. CHAP. XXV. 2 The Sabbath of the seventh year. 8 The jubilee in the fiftieth year. 14 Not to oppress their brethren. 23 The sale, and redeeming of lands, houses and persons. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses in mount Sin ai, saying, 2 Speak unto the children, of Israel, and say unto them, When you shall come into the Exod. 23. 10. land which I give you, the* land shall ” 〈◊〉. shall rest a rest. keep Sabbath unto the Lord 3 a The jews began the count of this year in September: for then all the fruits were gathered. Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt cut thy vinyeard, and gather the fruit thereof. 4 But the seventh year shallbe a Sabbath of rest unto the land: (it shallbe) the Lords Sab bath: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor cutthy vinyeard. 5 That which groweth of it b By reason of the corn that sell out of the ears the year past. own accord of thy harvest, thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes that thou haste c Or, which thou hast separated from thyself, & 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 to GOD for the poor. left unlaboured: (for) it shallbe a year of rest unto the land. 6 And the d That which the land 〈◊〉 for the in her rest. rest of the land shallbe meat for you, (even) for thee, and for thy servant, & for thy maid, & for thy hired servant, & for the stranger that sojourneth with thee: 7 And for thy cattle, and for the beasts that are in thy land shall all the increase thereof be meat. 8 ¶ Also thou shalt number seven “ Or, weeks. Sabbaths of years unto thee, (even) seven times seven year: & the space of the seven Sabbaths of years will be unto the nine & forty year. 9 e In the beginning of the 〈◊〉 year was the 〈◊〉. so called, because the joyful tidings of liberty was publicly proclaimed by the sound of a corner. Then thou shalt 'cause to blow the trumpet of the jubilee in the tenth (day) of the seventh month: even in the day of the reconciliation shall you make the trumpet blow, throughout all your land. 10 And you shall hallow that year, (even) the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty in the land to all the f Which were in 〈◊〉 inhabitants there of: it shall be the jubilee unto you, and you shall return every man unto his g 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 hulde neither 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, or families dimini 〈◊〉 nor 〈◊〉. possession, and every man shall return unto his family. 11 This fiftieth year shallbe a year of jubilee unto you: you shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself, neither gather (the grapes) thereof, that are left unlaboured. 12 For it is the jubilee, it shall be holy unto you: you shall eat of the increase thereof out of the field. 13 In the year of this jubilee, you shall return every man unto his possession. 14 And when thou sellest aught to thy neighbour, or byest at thy neighbour's hand, you shall h By deceit or otherwise. not oppress one another: 15 (But) according to the number of i If the jubilee to come be near, thou shalt sell better cheap: if it be far of, dearer. years after the jubilee thou shalt buy of thy neighbour: (also) according to the number of the years of the revenues, he shall sell unto thee 16 According to the multitude of years, thou shalt increase the price thereof, and according to the fewness of years, thou shalt abate the price of it: for the number of k And not the full possession of the land. fruits doth he sell unto thee. 17 Oppress not you therefore any man his neighbour, but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the Lord your God. 18 ¶ Wherefore you shall obey mine ordinances, and keep my Laws, and do them, and you shalwel in the land “ Or, boldly without fear. in safety. 19 And the land shall give her fruit, & you shall eat your fill, and dwell therein 〈◊〉. 20 And if you shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year, for we shall not sow, nor gather-in our increase? 21 I will ” Ebr. I will command. sand my blessings upon you in the sixt year, and it, shall bring forth fruit for three years. 22 And you shalsowe the eight year, and eat of the old fruit until the ninth year: until the fruit thereof come, you shall eat the old. 23 ¶ Also the land shall not be sold to be l It cold not be sold for ever, but must return to the family in the jubilee. cut of (from the family:) for the land is mine, (&) you be but strangers and sojourners with me. 24 Therefore in all the land of your possession you shall m You shall sell it on condition that it may be 〈◊〉. grant a redemption for the land. 25 ¶ If thy brother be impoverished, and sell his possession, them his redeemer shall come, (even) his near kinsman, and buy out that which his “ Or, kinsman. brother sold. 26 And if he have no redeemer, but ” Ebr. his hand hath got. hath got and found to buy it out, 27 Then shall he n Abating the money of the years past, and paying for the rest of the years to come. count the yere'of his sale, & restore the over plus to the man, to whom he sold it, so shall he return to his possession. 28 But if he can not get sufficient to restore to him, then that which is sold, shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it, until the year of the jubilee: and in the jubilee it shall come o From his hands that bought it. out, and he shall return unto his possession. 29 Likewise if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled City, he may buy it out again within a whole year after it is sold: within a year may he buy it out: 30 But if it be not bought out within the space of a full year, than the house that is in the walled City, shallbe established, p That is, for ever 〈◊〉 ver, 23. as cut of (from the family,) to him that bought it, throughout his generations: it shall not-go out in the jubilee. 31 But the houses of villages, which have no wallesrounde about them, shall be esteemed as the field of the country: they may be bought out again, and shall “ Or, return. go out in the jubilee. 32 Not with standing, the cities of the Levites, (&) the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem ” Ebr. for ever. at all seasons. 33 And if a man purchase of the Levites the house that was sold, and the city of their possessionshal go out in the jubilee: for that houses of the cities of the levites are their possession among the children of Israel. 34 But the field of the q Where the Lemot vites kept their cattle. suburbs of their cities, shall not be sold: for it is their perpetual possession. 35 ¶ Moreover if thy brother be impoverished, & r In ebr. it is if his hand shake, meaning if he stretch for the his hand for help as one in misery Exod. 22. 25. fallen in decay with thee, thou shalt relieve him, and (as) a stranger and sojourner, so shall he live with thee. 36 * Thou shalt take no usury of him, nor vantage, but thou shalt fear thy God, that thy brother may live with thee. Deut. 23. 19 37 Thou shalt not give him thy money to usu proverb. 28. 8. ezek 18, 8 & 22, 12. usury, not lend him thy victuals for increase. 38 I am the Lord your God, which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of canaan (&) to be your God 39 ¶ * If thy brother also (that dwelleth) by Exod. 11, 2. thee, be impoverished, and be sold unto Deut, 15, 12. thee, thou shalt not compel him to serve ier, 34, 14. as abonde servant, 40 (But) as an hired servant, and as a soiour ner he shall be with thee: he shall serve thee unto the year of the jubilee. 41 Then shall he depart from thee (both) he, and his children with him, and shall return unto his family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return: 42 For they are my servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt: they shall not s Unto perpetual servitude. be sold as bond men are sold. 43 * Thou shalt not rule over him cruelly, Eph 6. 9 but shalt fear thy God. Col. 4, 1. 44 Thy bond servant also, and thy bond maid, which thou shalt have (shallbe) of the heathen that are round about you of them shall you buy servants and maids. 45 And moreover of the children of the strangers, that are sojourners among you, of them shall you buy, and of their families that are with you, which they begat in your land: these shallbe your t For they shall not be boghtout at the jubilee. possession. 46 So you shall take them as inheritance for your children after you, to possess them by inheritance, you shall use their labours for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel you shall not rule one over another with cruelty. 47 ¶ If a ” Ebr. If his hand take hold. sojourner or a stranger (dwelling by the get (riches) & thy brother by him be impoverished, and sell himself unto the stranger or sojourner (dwelling) by thee or to the stock of the stranger's family. 48 After that he is sold, he may be bought out: one of his brethren may buy him out 49 Or his uncle, or his uncle son may buy him out, or (any) of the kindred of his flesh among his family, may redeem him: either if he can “ If he be able. get (so much) he may buy himself out. 50 Then he shall reckon with his byer from the year that he was sold to him, unto the year of jubilee: and the money of his sale shall be according to the number of x Which remain yet to the jubilee. years: according to the time of an hired servant shall he be with him. 51 If there be many years behind, according to them he shall give again for his deliverance, of the money that he was bought for. 52 If there remain but few years unto the year of jubilee, them he shall count with him and according to his years give again for his redemption. 53 He shallbe with him year by year as an hired servant: he shall not rule cruelly over him in thy y Thou shall 〈◊〉 suffie him to in treat him rigorously, if thou knoweit. sight. 54 And if he be not redeemed thus, he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he and his children with him. 55 For unto me the children of Israel (are) servants: they are my servants, whom I have brought out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. CHAP. XXVI. 1 Idolatry forbidden. 3 A blessing to them that keep the commandments. 14 The curfse to those that break them. 42 God promises to remember his covenant. Exod 20, 4. 1 YOU shall make you none idols nor graven Deut. 5. 8. Psal 97, 7. image, neither rear you up any cue Or stone 〈◊〉 any imagery. * pillar, neither shall you set" any image of stone in your land to bow down to it: for I am the Lord your God. Chap. 19 30. 2 You shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my Sanctuary: I am the Lord Deut. 28, 〈◊〉. 3 ¶ * If you walk in mine ordinances, and keep my commandments, and do them, 4 I will then sand you a By promising abundance of earthly things he stirreth the minds to consider the richest: easures of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall give their fruit. 5 And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto so wing time, and you shall eat your bread job 11, 19 in plenteousness, & * dwell in your land safely 6 And I will sand peace in the land, & you shall sleep and none shall make you afraid: also I ” Ebr. I will 'cause the evil beast to cease. will rid evil beasts out of the land and the b 〈◊〉 halhave no war. sword shall not go through your land. 7 Also you shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you upon the sword. 8 * And five of you shall chase an hundredth, josh 23, 10. and an hundredth of you shall put ten thou sand to flight, and your enemies shall fall before you upon the sword. 9 For ” Ebr I will turn unto you. I will have respect unto you, & make you increase, & multiply you, and c Perform that which I have pro missed. establish my covenant with you. 10 You shall eat also old store, & carry out old because of the new. Ezek. 37, 28. 2 Cor. 6, 16. 11 * And I will set my d Will be daily present with you Tabernacle among you and my soul shall not loath you. 12 Also I will walk among you, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. 13 I am the lord your God which have brought you out of the land of Egypt, that you should not be their bondmen, & I have broken Deut, 28. 15. the e I have set you at full liberti where as before you were as beasts tied in bands. bonds of your yoke, and made you go upright. lament. 〈◊〉, 176 mal 2. 2. 14 ¶ * But if you will not obey me, nor do all these commandments, 15 And if you shall despise mine ordinances, either if your soul abhor my Laws, so that you will not do all my commandments, but break my f Which I made with you in choosing you to be my people covenant, 16 Then will I also do this unto you, I will appoint over you “ Or, an hasty plague. fearfulness, a consumption, and the burning ague to consume the eyes, and make the heart heavy, and you shall sow your seed in vain: for your enemies shall eat it. 17 And I will set g Read. Chap. 17, 10. my face against you, and you shall, fall before your enemies, and they that hate you, shall reign over you, * and you shall Proverb. 28. 1. flee when none pursueth you, 18 And ifye will not for these (things) obey me then will I punish you h That is, more extremely. seven times more, according to your sins, i You shall have drought & 〈◊〉 nes, Agge 1. 10. 19 And I will break the pride of your power, and I will make your heaven as iron, and your earth as brass: 20 And your “ Or, labour. strength shallbe spent in vain: ne there shall your land give her increase, neither shall the trees of the land give their fruit. 21 ¶ And if you walk k Or, as some 〈◊〉, by 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 to chance and 〈◊〉. stubbernely against me, and will not obey me, I will then bring seven times more plagues upon you, according to your sins. 22 I will also sand wild beasts upon you, which shall l Of your 〈◊〉 a. king 17, 25. spoil you, and destroy your cattle, & make you few in number: so your high m Because none dare pass thereby for fear of beasts. ways shallbe desolate. 23 Yet if by these you will not be reform by me, but walk stubbornly against me, 2 Sam. 22. 〈◊〉. 24 Then will I also walke* stubbernely against Psal. 17, 26. you, and I will smite you yet seven times for your sins: 25 And I will sand a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenat and when you are gathered in your cities, I will sand the pestilence among you, and you shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. 26 Whenl shall break the n That is the 〈◊〉, whereby the 〈◊〉 is sustained, Ezek 4, 16. & 5. 16. staff of your bread then ten women shall bake your bread in one o 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sufficient for ten families. oven, & they shall deliver your bread again by weight, and you shall eat, but not be satisfied. 27 Yet if you will not for this obey me, but walk against me stubbernely, 28 Then will I walk stubberly in (mine) anger against you, & I will also chastise you seven times (more) according to your sins. 29 And you shall eat the flesh of your sons, & the flesh of your daughters shall you devour 30 I will also destroy your high places, & * cut away your images, and cast your carcases 2 Chro 34. 7. upon the bodies of your idols, & my soul " Or, carrions. shall abhor you. 31 And I will make your cities desolate, and bring your Sanctuary unto nought, and p I will not accept your 〈◊〉. will not smell the savour of your sweet odours 32 I will also bring the land unto a wilderness and your enemies, which dwell therein, shall be astonished there at. 33 Also I will scatter you among the heathen and q signifying that none enemy can come without Gods sending. will draw out a sword after you & your land shallbe waste, and your cities shallbe desolate. 34 Then shall the land enjoy her * Sabbaths Chap. 25, 2. as long as it lieth void, and you shallbe in your enemy's land: then shall the land rest and enjoy her Sabbaths. 35 All the days that it lieth void, it shall rest, because it did not rest in your r Which I commanded you to keep. Sabbaths, when you dwelled upon it. 36 And upon them that are left of you, I will sand even a “ Or, co wardness faintenes into their hearts in the land of their enemies, & the sound of a leaf shaken shall chase them, and they shall s As if their enemies did chase them. fiee as fleeing from a sword, and they shall fall, no man pursuing them. 37 They shall fall also one upon an other, as before a sword, though none pursue them and you shall not be able to stand before your enemies: 38 And you shall perish among the heathen, & the land of your enemies shall eat you up. 39 And they that are left of you, shall pine away for their iniquity, in your enemies lands, & for the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with t Forasmuch as they are culpable of their father's 〈◊〉, they shallbe punished as well as their fathers. them also. 40 Then they shall confess their iniquity, & the wickedness of their fathers for their trespass, which they have trespassed aghast me, and also because they have walked stubbernely against me, 41 Therefore I will walk stubbernely against them, and bring them into the land of their enemies: so then their uncircumcised hearts shall be humbled, and then they shall willingly bear (the punishment of) their " Or pray 〈◊〉 their sin. iniquity. 42 Then I will remember my covenant with jaakob, and my covenant also with Izhak and also my covenant with Abraham will I remember, and will remember the land. 43 u Whiles they are 〈◊〉, and without repentance. The land also (in the mean season) shallbe left of them, & shall enjoy her Sabbaths' while she lieth waste without them, but they shall willingly suffer (the punishment of) their iniquity, because they despised my laws, & because their soul abhorred mine ordinances. Deut. 4. 31. 44 Yet notwithstanding this, when they shallbe Rom. 11, 19 in the land of their enemies, * I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly (nor) to break my covenant with them: for I am the Lord their God 45 But I will remember for them the x Made to 〈◊〉 forefathers. covenant of old when I brought them out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen that I might be their God I am the Lord 46 These are the ordinances, & the judgements, & the laws, which the Lord made between him, and the children of Israel in mount y Fifty daiesafter they cameout of Egypt. 〈◊〉, by the hand of Mosés. CHAP. XXVII. 2 Of divers vows, and the redemption of the same. 28 A thiug separate from the use of man can not be sold, nor redeemed but remains to the Lord 1 Moreover the Lord spoke unto Moses saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, & say unto them. If any man shall make a a As of his son or his daughter., vow of a person unto the Lord, by b Which are the Priest. thy estimation 3 Then thy estimation shallbe (thus) a malefrom twenty year old unto sixty year old shall be by thy estimation even fifty c Read the value of the shekel, Exod. 30. 13. shekels of silver, after the shekel of the Sanctuary. 4 But if it be a female, than thy valuation shallbe thirty shekels. 5 And from five year old to twenty year ol dethy valuation shallbe for the male twenty shekels, & for 〈◊〉 female ten shekels. 6 But from a d He speaketh of those vows whereby the fathers dedicated their children to God, which were not of such force, but they might be redeemed from them. month old unto five year ol de, the price of the male shallbe five shekels of silver, and thy price of the female, three shekels of silver. 7 And from sixty year old and above, if (he be) a male, than thy price shall be siftene shekels, and for the female ten shekels. 8 But if he be poorer e If he be not able to pay after thy valuation. than thou hast esteemed (him) them shall he present himself before the Priest, & the Priest shall value him, according to the ability of him that vowed (so) shall the Priest value him. 9 And if (it be) a f Which is clean Chap. 11. 1. beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the Lord, all that one giveth of such unto the Lord, shall be holy. 10 He shall not altar it nor change it, a good for a bad, nor a bad for a good: and if he change beast for beast, than (both) this & that, which was changed for it, shallbe g That is 〈◊〉 to the Lord holy 11 And if (it be) any unclean beast, of which men do not offer a sacrifice unto the Lord he shall then present the beast before the Priest. 12 And the Priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad (and) as thou valuest it (which art) the Priest, so shall it be. 13 But if he will buy it again, than he shall give the fift part of it more, above thy valuation. 14 ¶ Also when a man shall dedicated his house to be holy unto the Lord, then the Priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad, (&) as the Priest shall prize it, ” Ebr. so shall is stand. so shall the value be. 15 But if he that sanctified it, will redeem his house, than he shall give thereto the fift part of money more than thy estimation, and it shallbe his. 16 If also a man dedicated to the Lord any ground of his inheritance, then shalt thou esteem it according to the h Valuing the price thereof according to these de that is sown 〈◊〉 by the seed that 〈◊〉 doth yield. seed thereof: an i 〈◊〉 is a measure containing to. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of Ephap. Homer of barley seed (shallbe) at fifty shekels of silver. 17 If he dedicated his field (immediately) from the year of jubilee, it shallbe worth as thou dost estemeit. 18 But if he dedicated his field after the jubilee, than the Priest shall reckon him the money Exod. 16. 16. according to the years that remain unto the year of jubilee, and it shallbe abbated by thy estimation. 19 And if he that dedicateth it, will redeem the field, than he shall put the fift part of the price, that thou estemedst it at, therennto, and it shall remain his. 20 And if he will not redeem the filled, but (the Priest) k For their own 〈◊〉 or godly uses. sell the field to another man, it shall be redeemed no more. 21 But the field shallbe holy to the Lord when it goeth out in the jubilee, as a filled l That is, which is dedicated to the Lord with a cur se to him that doth turn it to his private use. separe te from common uses: the possession there of shallbe the Priests. 22 If a man also dedicated unto the Lord a field which he hath bought, which is not of the Nom. 21, 2 deut. 13. 15. josh. 6. 17. ground of his inheritance. 23 Then the Priest shall set the price to him as Verse 22. * thou estemest it, unto the year of jubilee, and he shall give m The Priest's valuation. thy price the same day (as a thing) holy unto the Lord 24 (But) in the year of jubilee, the field shall return unto him, of whom it was bought: to him (I say) whose inheritance the land was 25 And all thy valuation shallbe according to the skekel of * the Sanctuary: a shekel Exod. 30. 13. nom. 3, 47. ezek 45, 12. containeth twenty gerahs, 26 ¶ * Notwithstanding the first born of the Exod. 〈◊〉, 2. & 22. 29. hom. 3. 13. beasts, because it is the Lords first born, none shall dedicated such be it bullock, or sheep (for) it is the n It was the Lors already. Lords. 27 But if it be an unclean beast, than he shall redeem it by thy valuation and give the fift part more thereto: & if it be not redeemed, than it shall be sold, according to thy estimation. 28 * Notwithstanding, nothing separate from josh, 6, 〈◊〉, the common use that a man doth separate unto the Lord of all that he hath [whether it be man or beast, or land of his inheritance] may be sold nor redeemed: (for) every thing separate from the common use is most holy unto the Lord 29 Nothing separate from the common use which shallbe separate from man shall be redeemed (but) die the o It shall remain 〈◊〉 redemption. death. 30 Also all the tithe of the land (both) of the seed of the ground (&) of the fruit of the 〈◊〉 is the Lords (it is) holy to the Lord 31 But if a man will redeem (any) of his tithe, he shall add the p Besides the 〈◊〉 lieu of the thing itself. fift part thereto. 32 And every tithe of bullock, and of sheep (and) of all that goeth under the q All that which is numbered that is every tenth, as he falls by ta le without acception or respect. rod the tenth shallbe holy unto the Lord 33 He shall not look if it be good or bad neither shall he change it: else if he change it, both it, and that it was changed with all shallbe holy (and) it shall not be redeemed. 34 These are the commandments which the Lord commanded by Moses unto the children of Israel in mount Sinai. THE FOUR THE BOOK OF Moses, called * So called because of the diversity and multitude of nombrings which are here chief 〈◊〉 Numbers. THE ARGUMENT. Forasmuch as God hath appointed that his Church in this world shallbe under the cross, both because they should learn not to put their trust in worldly things, and also feel his comfort, when all other help faileth: he did not strait way bring his people, after their departure out of Egypt, into the land which he promised them: but led them to and fro for the space of forty years, and kept them in continual exercises before they enjoyed it, to try their faith, & to teach them to forget the world and to depend on him. Which trial did greatly profit to discern the wicked and the hypocrites from the faithful and true servants of God, who served him with pure heart, where as the other preferring their carnal affections to God's glory, and making religion to serve their purpose, murmured when they lacked to content their lusts and despisest them whom God had appointed rulers over them. By reason whereof they provoked Gods terrible judgements against them, and are set forth as a most norable example for all ages to be ware how they abuse God's word, prefer their own lusts to his will or despise his ministers. Not withstanding God is ever true in his promise, and governeth his, by his holy Spirit, that either they fall not to such inconveniences, or else return to him quickly by true repentance, and therefore he continueth his graces toward them, he giveth them ordinances and instructions, aswell for religion as out ward policy: he preserveth them against all craft and conspiracy, and giveth them manifold vi ctories against their enemies. And to avoid all controversies that might arise, he taketh away the occasions by dividing among all the tribes: both the land which they had won and that also which he had promised as seemed best to his god lie wisdom. CHAP. I 1 Moses and Aaron with the twelve princes of the tribes are commanded of the Lord to number them that are able to go to war. 49 The Levites are exempted for the service of the Lord 1 THe Lord spoke again unto Mosés in the wilderness of a In that place of the wilderness that was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to mount 〈◊〉. Sinai, in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, in the first (day) of the b Which 〈◊〉 part of April and part of 〈◊〉. second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying. 2 * Take you the sum of all the Congregation Exod. 30. 12. of the children of Israel, after their familiars (&) households of their fathers with the number of their names (to with) all the males, ” Ebr by their 〈◊〉. man by man: 3 From twenty year old and above, all that go forth to the war in Israel, thou & Aaron shall number them, throughout their armies. 4 And with you shallbe c That is, the 〈◊〉 man of every tribe. men of every tribe such (as are) the heads of the house of their fathers. 5 And these are the names of the men that shall d And assist you when you number the people. stand with you, of (the tribe of) Reuben, Elizur, the son of Shedeúr: 6 Of Simeòn, Shelumiél the son of Zurishaddai: 7 Of judah, Nahshonn the son of Ammin a dab: 8 Of Issachar, Net haneél, the son of Zuar 9 Of Zebulún, Eliab, the son of Helón: 10 Of the children of Joseph: of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh, Gamliél, the son of Pedahzúr: 11 Of Benianim, Abidan the son of Gideo ni: 12 Of Dan, Ahiézèr, the son of Ammishad day: 13 Of Asher, Pagiél, the son of Ocran: 14 Of Gad, Eliasaph the son of Deuél: 15 Of Naphtali, Ahira the son of Enan. 16 These were famous in the Congregation, e Or captains & governors. princes of the tribes of their fathers (and) heads over thousands in Israel. 17 ¶ Then Moses and Aarôn took these men which are expressed by (their) names. 18 And they called all the Congregation together, in the first (day) of the second moaneth, who declared f In showing every man his tribe, & his ance 〈◊〉. their kindreds by their families (and) by the houses of their father's according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old & above man by man. 19 As the Lord had commanded Moses, sohe numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai. 20 So were the sons of () These are the names of the twelve 〈◊〉 first of 〈◊〉 Reuben Israel's elder son by theirgenerations, by their families (&) by the houses of their father's according to the number of (their) names, man, every male from twenty year old and above, as many as “ Or, as 〈◊〉 ble to bear weapons. went forth to war: 21 The number of them (I say) of the tribe of Reuben (was) six & forty thousand, & five hundredth. 22 Of the sons of () Simeon. Simeón by their generations, by their families (and) by the houses of their fathers, the sum thereof by the number of (their) names, man by man every male from twenty year old and above, all that went for the towarre: 23 The sum of them (I say) of the tribe of Simeón (was) nine and fifty thousand, & three hundredth. 24 ¶ Of the sons of () Gad. Gad by their generations, by their families (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year ol de and above, all that went forth to war 25 The number of them (I say) of the tribe of Gad (was) five and forty thousand: & six hundredth and fifty. 26 ¶ Of the sons of () judah. judàh by their generations, by their familiars (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year ol de & above, all that went forth to war 27 The number of them (I say) of the tribe of judàh (was) threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundredth. 28 ¶ Of the sons () 〈◊〉 of Issachar by their generations, by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old & above, all that went forth to war: 29 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Issa char (was) four and fifty thousand & four hundredth. 30 ¶ Of the sons of () zebulun. Zebulún, by their generations, by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from'twétie year old & above, all that went forth to war: 31 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Zebulún (was) seven and fifty thousand & four hundredth. 32 ¶ Of the sons of Joseph, (namely) of the sons of () Ephraim Ephráim by their generations, by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old & above, all that went forth to war: 33 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Ephráim (was) forty thousand and five hundredth. 34 ¶ Of the sons of () Manasseh Manasseh by their generations, by their families, (&) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old and above, all that went forth to war: 35 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Manasseh (was) two and thirty thousand and two hundredth. 36 Of the sons of () Benjamin. Benjamin by their generations, by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old and above, all that went forth to war: 37 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Beniamîn (was) five and thirty thousand and four hundredth. 38 Of the sons of () Dan. Dan by their generations, by their families, (&) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old & above, all that went forth to war: 39 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Dan (was) threescore and two thousand and seven hundredth. 40 ¶ Of the sons of () Asher. Asher by their 〈◊〉, by their families, (&) by the houses of their fathers, according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old and above, all that went forth to war: 41 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Asher (was) one and forty thousand and five hundredth. 42 ¶ Of the children of () Naphtali. Naphtali, by their generations, by their families, (and) by the houses of their father's according to the number of (their) names, from twenty year old and above, all that went to the war. 43 The number of them (also) of the tribe of Naphtali, (was) three and fifty thousand, & four hundredth. 44 These are the “ Or, full count. sums which Moses, and Aarôn numbered, and the Princes of Israel: the tweluemen, (which) were every one for the house of their fathers. 45 So (this) was all the sum of the sons of Israel, by the houses of their fathers, from twenty year old and above, all that went to the war in Israel. 46 And all they were in number six hundredth and three thousand, five hundredth & fifty. 47 But the Levites, after the tribes of their fathers were not numbered among g Which were warriors, but were appointed to the use, of the Tabernacle. them. 48 For the Lordhad spoken unto Moses, and said, 49 Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children ofisraél: 50 But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the Tabernacle of the Testimony, & over all the instruments thereof, and over all things that belong to it they shall bear the Tabernacle, and all the instruments thereof, and shall minister in it, and shall ” Ebr, 〈◊〉, devil round about the Tabernacle. THE FIGURE OF THE TABERNACLE ERECTED, AND OF THE TENTS PITCHED ROUND ABOUT IT. A B The length of the court, of an hundredth cubits on the south side, which in this figure is called midi: in the which spacewere twenty pillars of five cubits high, to the which were tied the curtains, to shut and close up the court: the North side called Septentrion was all a like. C D The Westside called Occident, was fifty cubits broad, wherein were ten pillars of like height with the other, whereunto were fastened the curtains to close that side. The Eastside also called Orient was fifty cubits broad. A B. Thus the court was fifty cubits longer than it was broad. They entered into the court on the Eastside and before the gate was an hanging of twenty cubits long. F G fastened on four pillars, and on the sides thereof to make it close, were curtains of fifteen cubits long. E F and G H, which on every side 〈◊〉 fastened on three pillars, as this figure sufficiently declareth. 51 And when the Tabernacle goeth forth, the Levites shall take it down: and when the Tabernacle is to be pitched, the Levites shall set it up: for the h 〈◊〉 is not of the tribe of Levi. stranger that cometh near, shall be slain. 52 Also the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man in his camp, and every man under his standard throughout their armies. 53 But the Levites shall pitch round about the Tabernacle of the Testimony, jest vengeance i By not having due 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of the Lord come upon the Congregation of the children of Israel, and the Levites shall take the charge of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. 54 So the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses: so did they. CHAP. II 2 The order of the tents, and the names of the captains of the Israelites. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, and to Aarón, saying, 2 a In the twelve 〈◊〉 Were four 〈◊〉 standards so that every three 〈◊〉 had their standard, Every man of the children of Israel shall camp by his standard, (&) under the ensign of their father's house: far of about the Tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch 3 On the Eastside toward the rising of the sun, shall they of the standard of the host of judáh pitch according to their armies: and Nahshón the son of Amminadáb (shallbe) “ Or, prince. captain of the sons of Iudáh. 4 And his host and the number of them (were) seventy and four thousand and six hundredth. 5 Next unto him shall they of the tribe b judah, 〈◊〉 and zebulun the sons of Leah Were of the 〈◊〉 standard. of Issachár pitch, and Nethaneél the son of Zuár (shallbe) the captain of the sons of Issachár: 6 And his host, and the number thereof (were four) and fifty thousand, and four hundredth. 7 (Then) the tribe of Zebulún, and Eliáb the son of Helón, captain over the sons of Zebulún: 8 And his host, and the number thereof seven and fifty thousand and four hundredth: 9 The whole number of the c Of them Which Were contained under that name. host of Iudáh (are) an hundredth four score and six thousand, and four hundredth according to their armies: they shall first set forth. 10 ¶ On the Southside (shallbe) the standard of the host d 〈◊〉 and Simeon the sons of Leah, and 〈◊〉 the son of zilpah her maid, Were of the second standard. of Reuben according to their armies, & the captain over the sons of Reuben (shallbe) Elizúr the son of Shedeúr. 11 And his host, and the number thereof six and forty thousand and five hundredth. 12 And by him shall the tribe of Simeon pitch, and the captain over the sons of Simeòn (shallbe) Shelumiél the son of Zurishaddái: 13 And his host, & the number of them, nine and fifty thousand and three hundredth. 14 And the tribe of Gad, and the captain over the sons of Gad (shallbe) Eliasáph the son ne of devil: 15 And his host and the number of them (were) five and forty thousand, six hundredth and fifty. 16 All the number of the camp of Reuben (were) an hundredth and one and fifty thousand, and four hundredth and fifty according to their armies, and they shall set forth in the second place. 17 ¶ Then the Tabernacle of the Congregation shall go (with) the host of the Levites, in the e Because it mightbe in equal distance 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and all indifferently have recours thereunto. mids of the camp as they have pitched, so shall theigo forward, every man in his ordre according to their standards. 18 ¶ f Because 〈◊〉 and Manasseh 〈◊〉 the place of Joseph their father, they are taken to be rahel's children: so they and Benjamin make the third standard. The standard of the camp of Ephráim (shallbe) toward the West according to their armies: and the captain over the sons of Ephráim (shallbe) Elishaman the son of Ambrose mihúd: 19 And his host and the number of them (were) forty thousand and five hundredth. 20 And by him (shallbe) the tribe of Manasseh, and the captain over the sons of Manasseh (shallbe) Gamliél the son of Pedahzunr: 21 And his host and the number of them (were) two and thirty thousand and two hundredth. 22 And the tribe of Benjamin, and the captain over the sons of Benjamin (shallbe) Abidan the son of Gideoni: 23 And his host, and the number of them (were) five and thirty thousand and four hundredth. 24 All the number of the camp of Ephráim (were) an hundredth and eight thousand and one hundredth according to their armies, and they shall go in the third place. 25 ¶ The standard of the host of g Dan and Naph 〈◊〉 the sons of 〈◊〉 Raels' maidwith 〈◊〉 the son of 〈◊〉 make the fourth standard. Dan (shallbe) toward the North according to their armies: and the captain over the children of Dan (shallbe) Ahiézer the son of Ammishaddái: 26 And his host and the number of them (were) two and three score thousand and seven hundredth. 27 And by him shall the tribe of Asher pitch, and the captain over the sons of Asher (shallbe) Pagiél the son of Ocrán. 28 And his host and the number of them (were) one and forty thousand and five hundredth: 29 Then the tribe of Naphtali, and the captai ne over the children of Naphtali (shallbe) Ahirá the son of Enán: 30 And his host and the number of them (were) three and fifty thousand and four hundredth. 31 All the number of the host of Dan (was) an hundredth and seven and fifty thousand and six hundredth: they shall go hinmoste with their standards. 32 ¶ These are the h Which Were of twenty years and above. sums of the children of Israel by the houses of their fathers, all the number of the host, according to their armies, six hundredth and three thousand, five hundredth and fifty. 33 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 34 And the children of Israel did according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses: so they pitched according to their i For under every one of the four principal standards Were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to keep every ban de in ordre; standards, and so they journeyed every one with his families, according to the houses of their fathers. CHAP. III 6 The change and office of the Levites. 12 35. Why the Lord separated the Levites for himself. 16 Their number, families and captains. 40 The first born of Israel is redeemed by the Levites. 47 The over plus is redeemed by money. 1 THese also were the a Or, families & 〈◊〉. generations of Aarón and Moses, and in the day that the Lord spoke with Moses in mount Sinái. 2 So these are the names of the sons of Aarón, * Nadáb the first born, and Abihú, Elea Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. zár, and Ithamár. 3 These are the names of the sons of Aarón the anointed Priests, whom (Moses) did * Exod. 27. 〈◊〉 consecrated to minister in the Priest's office. Leu. 10. 1. 4 * And Nadáb and Abihú died b Or, before the Altar. before the Chap. 26. 61. Lord, when they offered * strange fire before 1. Chro. 24. 〈◊〉. the Lord in the wilderness of Sinái, and had no children: but Eleazár and Ithamár served Levi. 9 24. in the Priest's office in the c While their father lived. sight of Aaronn their father. 5 Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 6 Bring the tribe of Levi, and d Offer them unto Aaron for the use of the Tabernacle. set them before Aarôn the Priest that they may serve him, 7 And take the charge with him, 〈◊〉 the charge of the whole Congregation e Which appertained to the exe cutting of the high Priests common dement, to the over sight of the people, & to the service of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. before the Tabernacle of the Congregation to do the service of the Tabernacle. 8 They shall also keep all the instruments of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and (have) the charge of the children of israel to do the service of the Tabernacle. 9 And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aarón and to his f Aaron's sons the Priests served in the Sanctuary in praying for the people and offering 〈◊〉 the Levites served for the inferior uses of the same. sons: (for) they are given him freely from among the children of Israel. 10 And thou shalt appoint Aaronn and his sons to execute their Priest's office: and the g Any that Would Minister, not being a Levite. stranger that cometh near, shall be slain. 11 ¶ Also the Lord spoke unto Moses saying, 12 Behold, I have even taken the Levites from among the children of Israel for all the first born, that openeth the matrice among the children of Israel, & the Levites shallbe mine. 13 Because all the first born are mine: for the same day, that I smote all the first born in the Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 & 34. 〈◊〉 land of Egypt, * I sanctified unto me all the Levi 27. 26. first born in Israel, both man and beast: mine Chap. 8. 16. they shallbe: I am the Lord Luk. 2. 23. 14 ¶ Moreover the Lord spoke unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinái, saying, 15 Number the children of Levi after the houses of their fathers, in their families: every male from a month old and above shalt thou number. 16 * Then Moses numbered them according Exod. 6 17. Chap. 26 57 to the word of the Lord, as he was commanded. 1. Chron. 6. 11. and 23. 6. 17 And these were the sons of Levi by Gen. 46, 11. their names, * Gershón, and Koháth, and Merari. 18 Also these are the names of the sons of Gershón by their families: Libni and Shimei. 19 The sons also of Koháth by their families: Amrám and Izehár, Hebrón, and Vzziél. 20 And the sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of Levi, according to the houses of their fathers. 21 Of Gershón (came) the family of the Libnites and the family of the Shimeites: these are the families of the Gershonites. 22 The sum whereof [ h Only nombring the male children. after the number of all the males from a month old and above] was counted seven thousand and five hundredth. 23 ¶ The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the Tabernacle Westward. 24 The captain and ancient of the house “ Or, father. of the Gershonites (shallbe) Eliasáph the son ne of Laél. 25 And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the Tabernacle of the Congregation (shallbe) the i Their charge Was to carry the coverings and hangings of the Tabernacle. Tabernacle, and the pavilion, the cove ring thereof, and the vail of the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 26 And the hanging of the court, and the vail of the door of the court, which is near the Tabernacle, and near the Altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof. 27 ¶ And of Koháth (came) the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Vzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites. 28 The number of all the males from a month old and above (was) eight thousand and six hundredth, having the k Doing every one his duty in the Sanctuary. charge of the Sanctuary. 29 The families of the sons of Koháth shall pitch on the Southside of the Tabernacle. 30 The captain & ancient of the house, (and) families of the Kohathites (shallbe) Elizaphán the son of Vzziél: 31 And their charge (shallbe) the l The chief 〈◊〉 Within the Sanctuary Were committed to the Kohathites. Ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the instruments of the Sanctuary that they minister with, and the vail, and all that serveth thereto. 32 And Eleazárthe son of Aarón the Priest (shallbe) “ Or, prince of princes. chief captain of the Levites, (having) the oversight of them that have the charge of the Sanctuary. 33 ¶ Of Merarî (came) the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari. 34 And the sum of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old & above (was) six thousand & two hundredth. 35 The captain and the ancient of the house of the families of Merari (shallbe.) Zuriél the sóne of Abihail: they shall pitch on the North side of the Tabernacle. 36 And in the charge and custody of the sons of Merari (shallbe) m The WoodWorke and the rest of the 〈◊〉 ments Were committed to their charge. the boards of the Tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and his pillars, and his sockets, & all the instruments thereof, and all that serveth thereto, 37 With the pillars of the court round about, with their sockets, and their pins and their cords. 38 ¶ Also on the forefront of the Tabernacle toward the East, before the Tabernacle, (I say,) of the Congregation Eastward shall Moses and Aaron and his sons pitch, having the charge of the Sanctuary, n That none should enter into the 〈◊〉 contrary to God's appointment. and the charge of the children of Israel: but the stranger that cometh near, shallbe slain. 39 The whole sum of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the Lord throughout their families, (even) all the males from a month old and above, (was) two and twenty o So that the 〈◊〉 born of the children of 〈◊〉 Were moby 〈◊〉. thousand. 40 ¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Number all the first born that are males among the children of Israel, from a month old and above, and take the number of their names. 41 And thou shalt take the Levites to me p So that now the 〈◊〉 should satisfy unto the Lord for the first born of Israel, save for the 273. Which Were more than the Levites, for Whom they paid money. for all the first born of the children of Israel [I (am) the Lord] and the cattle of the Levites for all the first born of the cattle of the children of Israel. 42 And Moses numbered, as the Lord common deed him, all the first born of the children of Israel. 43 And all the first born males rehearsed by name [from a month old and above, according to their number were two and twenty thousand, two hundredth seventy and three. 44 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 45 Take the Levites for all the first born of the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites for their cattle, & the Levites shallbe mine, [I am the Lord] 46 And for the redeeming of the two hundredth seventy and three, which are more than the Levites of the first born of the children of Israel] 47 Thou shalt also take five shekels for every person: after the weight of the Sanctuary Exod 30. 〈◊〉. shalt thou take it: * the shekel (containeth) Leu. 27. 〈◊〉. twenty gerahs. Chap. 18. 16. Ezek. 45. 〈◊〉 48 And thou shalt give the money, where with the odd number of them is redeemed, unto Aarón and to his sons. 49 Thus Moses took the redemption of them that were redeemed, being more than the Levites: 50 Of the q Of the two hundredth 〈◊〉 & three, Which Were more than the 〈◊〉. firstborn of the children of Israel took he the money: (even) a thousand three hundredth three score and five (shekels) after the shekel of the Sanctuary. 51 And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed, unto Aaronn and to his sons according to the word of the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses. CHAP. four 5 The offices of the Levites, when the host removed. 46 The number of the three families of Koháth, Gershon, and Merari. ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, and to Aarón, saying. 2 Take the sum of the sons of Koháth from among the sons of Levi, after their families, (and) houses of their fathers. 3 From a The Levites Were numbered after three sorts: first at a month old When they Were consecrated to the Lord: next at 25 year old When they Were appointed to serve in the Tabernacle, and at 30 year old to bear the 〈◊〉 of the Tabernacle. thirty year old and above even until fifty year old, all that enter into the assembly to do the work in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 4 This shallbe the office of the sons of Koháth in the Tabernacle of the Congregation (about) the Holiest of all. 5 ¶ When the host removeth, than Aarôn and his sons shall come and take down b Which divided the Sanctuary from the Holiest of all. the covering vail, and shall cover the Ark of the Testimony there with. 6 And they shall put thereon a covering of badgers skins, and shall spread upon it a clot altogether of blue silk, and put to c That is, put them upon their shoulders to carry it: for the bars of the Ark coldne for be removed. the bars thereof. 7 And upon the * table of show (bread) they shall spread a clot of blue silk, and put thereon the dishes, and the (incens) cups, and goblets, and coverings to cover it with, and the bread shallbe the eon continually. Exod 〈◊〉. 15. 8 And they shall spread upon them a covering Exod 25 30. 〈◊〉 Meaning to co ver the bread. of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers skins, and put to, the bars thereof. 9 Then they shall take a clot of blue silk, and cover the * candlestick of light with Exod. 25. 14. Exod. 25. 38. his lamps and his snoffers, * and his snoffedishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, which they occupy about it. 10 So they shall put it, and all the instruments thereof in covering of badgers skins, and put it upon the e The Hebrew word signifieth an instrument made of two staves 〈◊〉 bars, bars. 11 Also upon the golden f Which Was to burn incense: read Exod. 30. 1. altar they shall spread a clot of blue silk, and cover it with a covering of badgers skins, and put to the bars thereof. 12 And they shall take all the instruments of the ministery wherewith they minister in the San ctuarie, and put (them) in a clot of blue silk, and cover them with a covering of badgers skins, and put them on the bars. 13 Also they shall take away the ashes from the g Of the burned offering. altar, and spread a purple clot upon it. 14 And shall put upon it all the instruments thereof, which they occupy about it: the censers the fleshhokes and the besoms, and the basins, (even) all the instruments of the altar: and they shall spread upon it a covering of badgers skins, and put to the bars of it. 15 And when Aarôn and his sons have made an end of covering the h That is, in folding up the things of the 〈◊〉, as the Ark. etc. Sanctuary, and all the instruments of the Sanctuary, at the removing of the host, afterward the sons of Koháth shall come to bear it, but they shall not i Before it be covered. touch (any) holy thing jest they die. This is the charge of the sons of Koháth in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 16 ¶ And to the office of Eleazanr the son of Aarón the Priest (pertaineth) the oil for the light, and the * sweet incens and the k Which Was offered at 〈◊〉 and evening. daily Exod. 30. 34. meat offering, and the * anointing oil, (with) the oversight of all the Tabernacle, and of all that therein is, (both) in the Sanctuary Exod. 30. 〈◊〉. and in all the instruments thereof. 17 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses and to Aarón, saying. 18 You shall not l Committing by your negligence that the holy things be not Welwrapped, and so they by touching thereof perish. cut of the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites: 19 But thus do unto them, that they may live and not die, when they come near to the most holy things: let Aarón and his sons come and appoint m 〈◊〉 Wing What part 〈◊〉 man shall bear. them, every one to his office, and to his charge. 20 But let them not go in, to see when the Sanctuary is folden up, jest they die. 21 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 22 Take also the sum of the sons of Gershón, every one by the houses of their Fathers throughout their families: 23 From thirty year old and above, until fifty year old shalt thou number them, all that n Which Were received into the company of them that ministered in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. entre into the assembly for to do service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 24 This shallbe the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve and to bear. 25 They shall bear the curtains of the Tabernacle, and the Tabernacle of the Congregation, his covering, and the covering of badgers skins, that is on high upon it, and the veil of the o Which vail hanged 〈◊〉 the Sanctuary & the court. door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation: 26 The curtains also of the court, & the vail of the entering in of the gate of the court, p Which court compasied both the 〈◊〉 of the Congregation and the altar of burned offering which is near the Tabernacle and near the altar round about, with their cords, and all the instruments for their service, and all that is made for them: so shall they serve. 27 At the commandment of Aarón and his sons shall all the service of the sons of the Gershonites be done, in all their charges and in all their service, and you shall appoint them to keep all their charges. 28 This is the service of the families of the sons of the Gershonites in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and their watch (shallbe) under the q Under the charge and oversight. hand of Ithamár the son of Aarón the Priest. 29 ¶ Thou shalt number the sons of Merari by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers. 30 From thirty year old and above, even unto fifty year old shalt thou number them, all that enter into the assembly, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 31 And this is their office (and) charge according to all their service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation: the * boards of the Exod. 26. 3. Tabernacle with the bars thereof, and his pillars, and his sockets. 32 And the pillars round about the court, with their sockets and their pins, and their cords, with all their instruments, even for all their service, and by r You shall make an inventory of all the things, Which you commit to their charge. name you shall reckon the instruments of their office (and) charge. 33 This is the service of the families of the son ne of Merari, according to all their service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation under the hand of Ithamár the son of Aarón the Priest. 34 ¶ Then Moses and Aaron and the princes of the Congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites, by their families and by the houses of their fathers. 35 From thirty year old and above, even unto fifty year old, all that enter into the assembly for the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 36 So the ” Ebr. The numbered of them. numbers of them throughout their families were two thousand, seven hundredth and fifty. 37 These are the numbers of the families of the Kohathites, all that serve in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, which Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the Lord by the s GOD 〈◊〉 Moses to be the minister and executer thereof. hand of Mosés. 38 Also the numbers of the sons of Gershón throughout their families & houses of their fathers. 39 From thirty year old and upward, even unto fifty year old: all that enter into the assembly for the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 40 So the numbers of them by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers (were) two thousand six hundredth and thirty. 41 These are the numbers of the families of the sons of Gershon: of all that t Which Were 〈◊〉 age to serve therein, that is, between 30 and, 〈◊〉. did service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the Lord 42 ¶ The numbers also of the families of the sons of Merari by their families, (and) by the houses of their fathers. 43 From thirty year old and upward, even un to fifty year old: all that enter into the assembly for the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 44 So the numbers of them by their families were three thousand, and two hundredth. 45 These are the sums of the families of the sons of Merari, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of the Lord, by the hand of Mosés. 46 (So) all the numbers of the Levites, which Moses, and Aaron, and the princes of Israel numbered, by their families and by the houses of their fathers. 47 From thirty year old and upward, even to fifty year old, every one that came to do u Whosoever of the Levites that had any manner of charge in the Tabernacle. his duty, office, service and charge in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 48 So the numbers of them were eight thousand five hundredth and four score. 29 According to the ” Ebr. According to the mouth, or word. commandment of the Lord by the hand of Moses did (Aaron) number them every according to his service, and according to his charge, Thus (were) they of that tribe numbered, as the Lord commanded x So that Moses neither added not diminished from that Which the Lord commanded him. Moses. CHAP. V. 2 The Leprous and the polluted shallbe cast forth. 6 The purging of sin 15 The 〈◊〉 of the suspect wife. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 2 Command the children of Israel that 〈◊〉. 13. 3. they * put out of the host every leper, and levit. 15. 2. every one that hath * an issue, and whosoever levit. 21. 1. is defiled by * the dead. 3 Both male and female shall you put out: “ Or, in a 〈◊〉 out of the host. out of the host shall you put them, that they defile not their a There Were three manner tents, of the Lord, of the Levites, & of the Israelites. tents among whom I dwell. 4 And the children of Israel did so, and put them out of the host, even as the Lord had commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel. 5 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. levit. 6. 3. 6 Speak unto the children of Israel, * When a man or woman shall commit ame sin b Commit 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fault Willingly. that men commit, and transgress against the Lord, when that person shall trespass. 7 Then they shall confess their sin which they have done, and shall restore the Levit, 6. 5. damage thereof * with his principal, and put the fift part of it more thereto, and shall give it unto him, against whom he hath trespassed. 8 But if the c If he be dead, to Whom the Wrong is done, and also have no kins man. man have no kinsman, to whom he should restore the damage, the damage shallbe restored to the Lord for the Priests use, besides the ram of the atonement, whereby he shall make atonement for him. 9 And every offering of all the d Or, things 〈◊〉 to the Lord as first fruits, etc Levit, 10. 12. holy things of the children of Israel, which they bring unto the Priest, shallbe * his. 10 And every man's hallowed things shall be his: (that is,) whatsoever any man giveth the Priest, it shallbe his. 11 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 12 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man's e By breaking the band of marriage, and playing the harlot. wife turn to evil, and commit a trespass against him. 13 So that another man lie with her fleshly, and it be hide from the eyes of her husband, and kept close, and yet she be defiled, and there be no witness against her, neither she taken with the manner. 14 ” Ebr. If the Spirit of jealousy come upon him. If he be moved with a jealous mind, so that he is jealous over his wife, which is defiled, or if he have a jealous mind, so that he is jealous over his wife, which is not defiled. 15 Then shall the man bring his wife to the Priest, and bring her offering with her, the tenth part of an Epháh of barley meal, (but) he shall not power f Only in the sin offering, and this offering of 〈◊〉 Were neither oil not incense offered. oil upon it, nor put incens thereon: for it is an offering of jealousy, an offering for a remembrance, calling the sin to g Or making the sin known, & not purging it mind: 16 And the Priest shall bring her, and set her before the Lord 17 Then the Priest shall take h Which also is called the Water of purification or sprinkling, read Chap. 19 9 the holy water in an earthen vessel, & of the dust that is in the flower of the Tabernacle, (even) the Priest shall take it and put it into the water. 18 After, the Priest shall set the women before the Lord, and uncover the woman's head and put the offering of the memorial in her hand: it is the jealousy offering, and the Priest shall have bitter (and) i It Was so called by the effect, because it declared the Woman to be accursed and turned to her destruction. cursed water in his hand. 19 And the Priest shall charge her by an oath, and say unto the woman, If no man have lain with thee, neither thou hast turned to uncleanness from thy husband, be free from this bitter (and) cursed water. 20 But if thou hast turned from thy husband, and so art defiled, & some man hath lain with thee beside thy husband. 21 [Then the Priest shall charge the woman with an oath of cursing, and the Priest shall say unto woman] The Lord make thee to be k Both because she had committed so 〈◊〉 a fault & for Ware herself in denying the same. accursed and detestable for the oath among thy people, and the Lord cause thy thigh to ” Ebr. to fall. rot, and thy belly to swell: 22 And that this cursed water may go into thy bowels, to 'cause thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot. Then the woman shall answer, l That is, be it so as thou Wishest, as Psal, 41 14. Amen, Amen. 23 After, the Priest shall writ these curses in a book, and shall m Shall Wash the curses, Which are Written, into the Water 〈◊〉 the vessel blot them out with the Deut. 27. 14. bitter water. 24 And shall 'cause the woman to drink the bitter & cursed water, and the cursed water, (turned) into bitterness, shall enter into her. 25 Then the Priest shall take the jealousy offering out of the woman's hand, & shall shake the offering before the Lord, and offer it upon the altar. 26 And the Priest shall take (an handful) of the offering for a “ Or, presume. memorial thereof, and burn it upon the n Where the incense Was offered altar, and afterward make the woman drink the water. 27 When he hath made her drink the water, [if she be defiled and have trespassed against her husband] then shall the cursed water (tur ned) into bitterness, enter into her, & her belly shall swell, & her thigh shall rot, & the woman shallbe accursed among her people. 28 But if the woman be not defiled, but be “ Or, innocent. clean, she shall be free & shall conceive & bear 29 This is the law of jealousy, when a wife turneth from her husband and is defiled. 30 Or when a man is moved with a jealous mind being jealous over his wife, them shall he bring the woman before the Lord, and the Priest shall do to her according to all this law. 31 And the man shallbe o The man might accuse his Wife, and not be 〈◊〉. free from sin, but this woman shall bear her iniquity. CHAP. VI 2 The law of the consecration of the Nazarites. 24 The manner to bless the people. 1 ANd the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man or a woman doth separate themselves to vow a vow of a a Which separated themselves from the World, & dedicated 〈◊〉 selves to God: Which figure Was 〈◊〉 in Christ. Na zarite to separate (him self) unto the Lord. 3 He shall abstain from wine & strong drink, and shall drink no sour wine nor sour drink, nor shall drink any liquor of grapes neither shall eat fresh grappes nor dried. 4 As long as his 〈◊〉 endureth, shall he eat nothing that is made of the wine of the vine, neither the kernels, nor the husk. 5 While he is separate by his vow, the * rasure judg. 13 5. 2. Sam. 1. 11. shall not come upon his head, until the days be out, in the which he separateth (him self) unto the Lord, he shallbe holy, & shallet the locks of the here of his head grow. 6 During the time that he separateth himself unto the Lord, he shall come at no b As at 〈◊〉 or mournings. dead body: 7 He shall not make himself unclean at the death of his father, or mother, brother, or sister: for the consecration of his God is upon c In that he 〈◊〉 his here to grow, he signified that be Was 〈◊〉 to God his head. 8 All the days of his separation he shallbe holy to the Lord 9 And if any die suddenly by him, or he beware, than the d Which long here is a sign that he is dedicated to God. head of his consecration shallbe defiled, and he shall shave his head in the day of his cleansing: in the seventh day he shall shave it. 10 And in the eight day he shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons to the Priest, at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 11 Then the Priest shall prepare the one for a sin offering, and the oath, for a burned offering and shall make an atonement for him because he sinned by e By being present, Where the dead Was. the dead: so shall he hallow his head the same day. 12 And he shall f Beginning at the eight day, When he is purified. consecrated unto the Lord the days of his separation, & shall bring alambe of a year old for a trespass offering, & the first g So that he shall begin his vow a new. days shallbe void: for his consecration was defiled. 13 ¶ This then is the law of the Nazarite When the time of his consecration is out, he shall come to the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 14 And he shall bring his offering unto the Lord, an he lamb of a year old without blemish for a burned offering, and a she lamb of a year old with out blemish for a sin offering, and a ram without blemish for peace offerings. 15 And a basket of unleavened bread, of * cakes Leu. 2. 15. of fine flower, mingled with oil, and wafers of unleavened bread anointed with oil, with their meat offering, & their drink offerings: 16 The which the Priest shall bring before the Lord, and make his sin offering and his burned offering. 17 He shall prepare also the ram for a peace offering unto the Lord, with the basket of unleavened bread, and the Priest shall make his Act 21. 24. meat offering, and his drink offering. 18 And * the Nazarite shall shave the head h In token the his vow is 〈◊〉 dead. of his consecration at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and shall take the here of the head of his consecration, and i For the here, Which Was consecrate to the Lord might not be cast into any profane place. put in the fire, which is under the peace offering. 19 Then the Priest shall take the sudden shoulder of the ram, and an unleavened cake out of the basket, and a wafer unleavened, and put them upon the hands of the Nazarite, after he hath shaven his consecration. 20 And the Priest shall * shake them to and Exod. 29. 27. fro before the Lord: this is an holy thing for the Priest “ Or, With the breast. besides the shaken breast, & besides the have shoulder: so afterward the Naza rite may drink wine. 21 This is the law of Nazarite, which he hath vowed, (and) of his offering unto the Lord for his consecration k At the lest he shall do this if he be 〈◊〉 to offer no more. besides that that he is able to bring: according to the vow which he vowed, so shall he do after the law of his consecration. 22 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 23 Speak unto Aaronn and to his sons, saying, Thus shall you l That is pray for them. bless the children of 〈◊〉, and say unto them. Eccle. 36. 19 24 The Lord bless thee, an keep thee. 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be merciful unto thee. 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace. 27 So they shall put my m They shall pray in my Name for them. Name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them. CHAP. VII. 2 The heads of princes of Israel offer at the setting up of the Tabernacle. 10 And at the 〈◊〉 of the altar. 89 God speaketh to Moses from the Merciseat. 1 NOw when Moses had finished the setting Exod. 40. 18. up of the Tabernaele, and * anointed it and sanctified it, and all the instruments thereof, and the altar with all the “ Or, vessels. instruments thereof, and had anointed them and sanctified them. 2 Then the “ Or, captains. princes of Israel, heads over the houses of their father's [they were the princes of the tribes, who were over them that were numbered] offered. 3 And brought their offering before the Lord, six a Like horselitters to keepeth things that Were carried in them from Weather. covered charets, and twelve oxen: one chariot for two princes, and for every one an ox, and they offered them before the Tabernacle. 4 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 5 Take (these) of them, that they may be to do the b That is, to carry things and 〈◊〉 in. service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and thou shalt give them unto Levites, to every man according unto his office. 6 So Moses took the charets and the oxen, & gave them unto the Levites: 7 Two charets and four oxen he gave to the sons of Gershón, according unto their c For their use to carry With. office. 8 And four charets and eight oxen he gave to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 according unto their office, under the hand of Ithamár the son of Aarón the Priest. 9 But to the sons of Koháth he gave none, d The holy thing of the Sanctuary must be carried upon their shoulders and not drawn With oxen Chap. 4. 15 because the charge of the Sanctuary belonged to them, (which) they did bear upon (their) shoulders. 10 ¶ The princes also offered in the e That is, When the first sacrifice Was offered thereupon by Aaron 〈◊〉. 9 1. dedication for the altar in the day that it was anointed: then the princes offered their offering be fore the altar. 11 And the Lord said unto Moses, One prince one day, and another prince another day shall offer their offering, for the dedication of the altar. 12 ¶ So then on the first day did () The offering of Nashon. 〈◊〉 the son of Amminadáb of the tribe of Iudáh offer his offering. 13 And his offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekels) weigh, a silver bowl of seventy shekels after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a * meat offering. levit. 2. 1. 14 An (incens) cup of gold of ten (shekels,) full of incens. 15 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering. 16 An he goat for a sin offering. 17 And for peace offerings, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, and five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Nahshôn the son of Amminadáb. 18 ¶ The second day () The offering of 〈◊〉. Nethaneél, the son of Zuár, prince of (the tribe) of Issachár did offer 19 Who offered for his offering a silver charger of an hundredth and thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a meat offering 20 An (incens) cup of gold of ten (shekels,) full of incens. 21 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering. 22 An he goat for a sin offering. 23 And for peace offerings, two bullocks five rams, five he goats, five lamb of a year old: this was the offering of Nethaneél the son of Zuár. 24 ¶ The third day () The offering of Eliáb. 〈◊〉 the son of Helon prince of the children of Zebulún (offered.) 25 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekel) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a meat offering. 26 A golden (incens) cup often (shekels,) full of incens. 27 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering. 28 An he goat for a sin offering. 29 And for peace offerings, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Eliáb the son of Helôn. 30 ¶ The fourth day () The offering of Elizur, Elizúr the son of Shedeúr prince of the children of Reuben (offered.) 31 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth and thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a meat offering, 32 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens. 33 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 34 An he goat for a sin offering, 35 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, and five lambs of an year old: this was the offering of Elizúr the son of Shedeúr. 36 ¶ The fift day () The offering of 〈◊〉. Shelumiél the son of Zurishaddái, prince of the children of Siméon (offered.) 37 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth and thirty shekels weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 38 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens, 39 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 40 An he goat for a sin offering, 41 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old this was the offering of Shelumiél the son of Zurishaddái. 42 ¶ The sixt day () The offering of Eliasáph. Eliasáph the son of Deuél prince of the children of Gad (offered.) 43 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekels) weight, a siluerboule of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 44 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens, 45 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old, for a burned offering, 46 An he goat for a sin offering, 47 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Eliasáph the son of Deuél. 48 ¶ The seventh day () The 〈◊〉 of Elishamá. Elishamá the son of Ammiúd prince of the children of Ephrá in (offered.) 49 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth, and thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a meat offering, 50 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels,) full of incens, 51 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 52 And he goat for a sin offering, 53 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old this was the offering of Elishamá, the son of Ammiúd. 54 ¶ Then eight day (offered) () The offering of Gamliél. Gamliél the son of Pedazur, prince of the children of Manasseh. 55 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth and thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy (shekels,) after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 56 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens, 57 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 58 An he goat for a sin offering, 59 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Gamliél the son of Pedazúr. 60 ¶ The ninth day () The offering of Abidán. Abidán the son of Gideoni prince of the children of Benjamin (offered.) 61 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the San ctuarie, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 62 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels,) full of incens, 63 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 64 An he goat for a sin offering, 65 And for a peace offering two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Abidán the son of Gideoni. 66 ¶ The tenth day () The offering of 〈◊〉. Ahiézer the son of Ambrose mishaddái, prince of the children of Dan (offered.) 67 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekels) weight, a siluerboule of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the San ctuarie, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 68 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens. 69 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering, 70 And he goat for a sin offering, 71 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old this was the offering of Ahiézer the son of Ammishaddái. 72 ¶ The eleventh day () The offering of Pagiél, or Phegiel. Pagiél the son of Ocrán, prince of the children of Asher (offered.) 73 His offerings (was) a silver charger of an hundredth & thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil for a meat offering, 74 A golden (incens) cup of ten (shekels) full of incens. 75 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old for a burned offering ' 76 An he goat for a sin offering. 77 And for a peace offering, two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Pagiél the son of Ocrán. 78 The twelfth day () The offering of 〈◊〉. Ahiran the son of Enamn, prince of the children of Naphtali (offered.) 79 His offering (was) a silver charger of an hundred and thirty (shekels) weight, a silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, both full of fine flower, mingled with oil, for a meat offering, 80 A golden (incens) cup often (shekels,) full of incens, 81 A young bullock, a ram, a lamb of a year old, for a burned offering. 82 An he goat for a sin offering, 83 And for peace offerings two bullocks, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of a year old: this was the offering of Ahirá, the son of Enamn. 84 This was the f This was the offering of the princes, when Aaron did dedicated the Altar. dedication of the Altar by the princes of Israel, when it was anointed: twelve chargers of silver, twelve silver bowls, twelve (incens) cups of gold, 85 Every charger, (containing) an hundredth and thirty (shekels) of silver, and every bou le seventy: all the silver vessel (contained) two thousand and four hundred (shekels,) after the 〈◊〉 of the Sanctuary. 86 Twelve (incens) cups of gold full of incens, (containing) ten shekels every cup, after the shekel of the Sanctuary: all the gold of thee (incens) cup (was) an hundredth and twenty (shekels.) 87 All the bullocks for the burned offering (were) twelve bullocks, the rams twelve, the lambs of a year old twelve, with their meat offerings, and twelve he goats for a sin offering. 88 And all the bullocks for the peace offerings (were) four and twenty bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of a year old sixty: this was the dedication of the Altar, after that it was g By Aaron. anointed. 89 And when Moses went into the h That is, the Sanctuary. Tabernacle of the Congregation, to speak with (God,) he herded the voice of one speaking unto him from the Merciseat, that was upon the Ark of the Testimony i According as he had promised Exod. 25. 22. between the two Cherubims, and he spoke to him. CHAP. VIII. 2 The order of the lamps. 6 The purifying and offering of the Levites. 24 The age of the Levites, when they are received to service, and when they are dismissed. 1 ANd the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto Aarôn, and say unto him When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light toward the a To that part which is over against the candlestick, Exod. 25. 〈◊〉. forefront of the candlestick. 3 And Aarón did so, lighting the lamps there of toward the forefront of the candlestick as the Lord had commanded Moses. 4 And this was the work of the candlestick (even) of gold beaten out with the hammer, Exod. 25 18. both the shaft, and the flowers thereof * was beaten out with the hammer: b And not set together of divers pieces. according to the pattern, which the Lord had she wed Mosés, so made he the candlestick. 5 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 6 Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and purify them. 7 And thus shalt thou do unto them when thou purifiest them, Sprinkle c In Hebrew, it is called the water of sin, because it is made to purge sins as. water of purification upon them and let them shave all their flesh, and wash their clotheses: so they shallbe clean. 8 Then they shall take a young bullock with Chap. 19 9 his meat offering of fine flower, mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering. 9 Then thou shalt bring the Levite sbefore the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and assemble d That 〈◊〉 mayest do this in presence of them all. all the Congregation of the children of Israel. 10 Thou shalt bring the Levites also before the Lord, and the e Meaning, certain of them in the name of the whole. children of Israel shall put their hands upon the Levites. 11 And Aarón shall offer the Levites before the Lord, as a shake offering of the children of Israel, that they may execute the service of the Lord 12 And the Levites shall put their hands upon the heads of the bullocks, and make thou the one a sin offering, and the other a burned offering unto the Lord, that thou mayest make an atonement for the Levites. 13 And thou shalt set the Levites before Aarón and before his sons, and offer them as a shake offering to the Lord 14 Thus thou shalt separate the Levites from among the children of Israel, and the Levites shallbe * mine. Chap. 3. 45. 15 And afterward shall the Levites go in to serve in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and thou shalt purify them and offer them, as a shake offering. 16 For they are freely given * unto me from among Chap. 3. 9 the children of Israel, for f That 〈◊〉, they that are the first born. such as open any womb: for all the firstborn of the children of Israel have I taken them unto me. 17 * For all the firstborn of the children of Israel Exod. 13. 2. are mine, both of man and of beast: since Luk. 2 20. the day that I smote every firstborn in the land of Egypt, I sanctified them for myself. 18 And I have taken the Levites for all thefirst born of the children of Israel, 19 And have given the Levites as a gift unto Aarón, and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the g Which service the Israelites should else do. children of Israel in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel, that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come near unto h Because the Le 〈◊〉 go into the Sanctuary in their name; the Sanctuary. 20 ¶ Then Moses and Aaronn and all the Congregation of the children of Israel did with the Levites, according unto all that the Lord had commanded Moses concerning the Levites: so did the children of Israel unto them. 21 So the Levites were purified, and washed their clotheses, & Aarón offered them as a shake offering before the Lord, and Aarôn made an atonement for them, to purify them. 22 And after that, went the Levites in to do their service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation i In their presence, to serve them before Aarón & before his sons: as the Lord had commanded Mosés concerning the Levites, so they did unto them. 23 ¶ And the Lord speak unto Moses, saying, 24 This also (belongeth) to the Levites: from five and twenty year old and upward, they shall go in, to execute (their) office in the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 25 And after the age of fifty year, they shall cease from executing the k Such office as was peineful, as to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ens & such like. office, and shall serve no more: 26 But they shall minister l In singing psal 〈◊〉, instructing, counseling and keeping the things in order. with their brethren in the Tabernacle of the Congregation to keep things committed to their charge, but they shall do no service: thus shalt thou do unto the Levites touching their charges. CHAP. IX. 2 The Passeover is commended again 13 The punishment of him that keepeth not the Passeover. 15 The cloud conducteth the Israelites through the wilderness. 1 ANd the Lord speak unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinái, in the first month of the second year, after they were come out of the land of Egypt, saying. Exod. 12. 1, Levi. 23. 5. 2 The children of Israel shall also celebrated Nomb. 28. 16. the * Passeover at the time appointed thereunto. Deut. 16. 2. Exod. 12. 6. Deut. 16. 6. 3 In the fourteenth day of this month at * even, you shalkepe it in his due season: according to a Even in all points as the Lord hath institute it. all the ordinances of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof shall you keep it. 4 Then Moses spoke unto the children of Israel, to celebrated the Passeover. 5 And they kept the Passeover in the fourteenth day of the first month at even in the wilderness of Sinái: according to all that the Lord had commanded Moses, so did the children of Israel. 6 ¶ And certain men were defiled b By 〈◊〉 a corpse, or being at the burial. by a dead man, that they might not keep the Passeover the same day: and they came before Moses and before Aarôn the same day. 7 And those men said unto him, We are defiled by a dead man: wherefore are we kept back that we may not c Or 〈◊〉 the Passeover the fourthen day of the first 〈◊〉 offer an offering unto the Lord in the time thereunto appointed among the children of Israel? 8 Then Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the Lord will command concerning you. 9 ¶ And the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, If any among you, or of your posterity shallbe unclean by the reason of a corpse, or be in a long journey, d And can not come where the Tabernacle is, when others kept it. he shall keep the Passeover unto the Lord 11 In the fourteenth day of the e So that the unclean, and they that are not at home, have a moaneth longer 〈◊〉 unto them. second month at even they shall keep it: with unleavened bread and sour herbs shall they eat it. 12 They shall leave none of it unto the morning, * nor break any bone of it: according Exod. 12. 46. to all the ordinance of the Passeover shall they john. 29. 〈◊〉. keep it. 13 But the man that is clean and is not in a f When the Passeover is celebrat journey, and is negligent to keep the Passeover, the same person shallbe cut of from his people: because he brought not the offering of the Lord in his due season, that man shall bear his “ Or, 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. sin. 14 And if a stranger dwell among you, and will keep the Passeover unto the Lord, as the ordinance of the Passeover, and as the manner Exod. 12. 49. thereof (is,) so shall he do: * you shall have one law both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the same land. 15 ¶ * And when the Tabernacle was reared up Exod. 40. 34. a cloud covered the Tabernacle, (namely) the Tabernacle of the Testimony: & at even there was upon the Tabernacle, as the g Like a 〈◊〉: read, Exod 13. 21, appearance of fire until morning. 16 So it was alway: the cloud covered it (by day,) and the appearance of fire by night. 17 And when the cloud was taken up from the Tabernacle, than afterward the children of Israel journeyed: and in the place where the cloud abode, there the children of Israel pitched their tents. 18 At the ” Ebr. mouth. commandment of the h Who taught them what to do by the cloud. Lord the children of Israel journeyed, and at the commandment of the Lord they pitched: as long as the cloud abode upon the Tabernacle, * 1. Cor. 10. 1. they ” Ebr. camped. lay stil. 19 And when the cloud tarried still upon the Tabernacle a long time, the children of Israel kept the i They waited when the Lord would signify either their 〈◊〉 ture, or their abo de by the cloud. watch of the Lord, and journeyed not. 20 So when the cloud abode ” Ebr. days of number. a few days upon the Tabernacle, they abode in their tents, according to the commandment of the Lord: for they journeyed at the common dement of the Lord 21 And though the cloud abode upon the Tabernacle from even unto the morning, you (if) the cloud was taken up in the morning, than they journeyed: whether by day or by night the cloud was taken up, than they journeyed. 22 Or if the cloud tarried two days or a month, or a year upon the Tabernacle, abiding Exod. 40. 36. thereon, the children of israel * abode still, & journeyed not: but when it was taken up, they journeyed, 23 At the commandment of the Lord they pitched, and at the commandment of the Lord they journeyed, keeping the watch of the Lord at the commandment of the Lord by the k Under 〈◊〉 charge and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Moses. hand of Mosés. CHAP. X. 2 The use of the silver trumpets. 11 The Israelites depart from Sinai. 14 The captains of the host are numbered. 30 Hobáb refuseth to go with Mosés his son in law. 1 ANd the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 2 Make thee two trumpets of silver: of an a Or of work beaten out 〈◊〉 the hammer. whole piece shalt thou make them, that thou mayest use them for the assembling of the Congregation, and for the departure of the camp. 3 And when they shall blow with them, all the Congregation shall assemble to thee before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 4 But if they blow with one, than the princes, (or) heads over the thousands of Israel shall come unto thee. 5 But if you blow an alarm, than the camp of them that pitch on the b That is, the host of 〈◊〉 & they that are his ensign. East part, shall go forward. 6 If you blow an alarm the second time, them the host of them that lie on the c Meaning the host of Reuben Southside shall march: (for) they shall blow an alarm when they remove. 7 But in assembling the Congregation, you shall blow with out an alarm. 8 And the sons of Aarón the Priest shall d So that only the Priest must blow 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, so long as the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lasted. blow the trumpets, and you shall have them as a law for ever in your generations. 9 And when you go to war in your land against the enemy that vexeth you, you shall blow an alarm with the trumpets, & you shall be remen bread before the Lord your God, and shall be saved from your enemies. 10 Also in the day of your e When you rejoice that God hath removed any plague. gladness, & in your feast days, and in the beginning of your months, you shall also blow the trumpets “ Or, when you offer burned offerings. over your burned sacrifices, and over your peace offerings, that they may be a remembrance for you before your God: I am the Lord your God. 11 ¶ And in the second year, in the second month, (and) in the twentieth (day) of the month the cloud was taken up from the Tabernacle of the Testimony. 12 An the children of Israel departed on their “ Or, in keeping this ordre in their journey. journeys out of the desert of Sinái, and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Parán. 13 So they f From 〈◊〉 to Parán. first took their journey at the commandment of the Lord, by the hand of Mosés. Chap. 33. 1. 14 ¶ * In the first place went the standard of the host of the children of Iudáh, according Chap. 2. 3. to their armies: and * Nashón the son of Chap. 1. 7. Amminadáb (was) over his band. 15 And over the band of 〈◊〉 tribe of the children of Issachár (was) Nethaneél the son of Zuár. 16 And over the band of the tribe of the children of Zebulún (was) Eliáb the son of Helón. 17 When the Tabernacle was taken down, than the sons of Gershón, and the sons of Merari went forward bearing g With all the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the Tabernacle. 18 ¶ After, departed the standard of the host of Reuben according to their armies & over his band (was) Elizúr the son of Shedeúr 19 And over the band of the tribe of the children of Siméon (was) Shelumiél the son of Surishaddái. 20 And over the band of the tribe of the children of Gád (was) Eliasáph the son of Deuél. 21 The Kohathites also went forward and h Upon their shoulders. bore the * Sanctuary, and the i The 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. (former) did Chap. 4. 4. set up the Tabernacle against they came. 22 ¶ Then the standard of the host of the children of Ephráim went forward according to their armies, and over his band (was) Elishamá the son of Ammiúd. 23 And over the band of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh (was) Gamliél the son of Pedazúr. 24 And over the band of the tribe of the sons of Benjamin (was) Abidán the sons of Gideoni. 25 ¶ Last, the standard of the host of the children of Dan marched, k Leaving none behind nor any of the former that fainted in the way. gathering all the hosts according to their armies: and over his band (was) Ahiézer the son of Ammishaddái. 26 And over the band of the tribe of the children of Asher (was) Pagiél the son of Ocrán. 27 And over the band of the tribe of the children of Naphtali (was) Ahirá the son of Enán. 28 l This was the order of their host when their moved. These were the removings of the children of Israel according to their armies, when they marched. 29 ¶ After, Moses said unto m Some think that Reuél, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, and keni were all one kymhi says that Reuél was 〈◊〉 father: so Hobáb was more sés father in law. Hobáb the son of Reuél the Midianite, the father in law of Moses, We go into the place, of which the Lord said, I will give it you: Come thou with us, & we will do thee good: for the Lord hath promised good unto Israel. 30 And he answered him, I will not go: but I will depart to mine own country, and to my kindred. 31 Then he said, I pray thee, leave us not: for thou knowest our camping places in the wilderness: therefore thou mayest be ” Eb. eyes unto us our guide. 32 And if thou go with us, what goodness the Lord shall show unto us, the same will we show unto thee. 33 ¶ So they departed from the n Mount 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉. mount of the Lord, three days journey: and the Ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them in the three days journey, to search out a resting place for them. 34 And the cloud of the Lord (was) upon them by day, when they went out of the camp. 35 And when the Ark went forward, Moses Psal. 68 2. said, * o Declare thy might & power. Rise up, Lord, and let thy enemies be scattered, and let them that hate thee, flee before thee. 36 And when it rested, he said, Return, o Lord to the ” Ebr. to the ten thousand thousands. many thousands of Israel. CHAP. XI. 1 The people murmureth, and is punished with fire. 4 The people lusteth after 〈◊〉. 6 They loath Manna. 11 The weak faith of Mosés. 16 The Lord divideth the burden of Moses to seventy of the Ancients. 31 The Lord sendeth quaiys. 33 Their lust is punished. 1 WHen the people become ” Ebr. as injust complainers. murmurers ” Ebr. it was evil in the ears of the Lord it displeased the Lord: and the Lord: herded it, therefore his wrath was kindled, and the fire of the Lord burned among them Psal. 78. 〈◊〉, and * consumed the ut most part of the host 2 Then the people cried unto Moses: & when Moses prayed unto the Lord, the fire was quenched. 3 And he called the name of that place “ Or, burning. Taberáh, because the fire of the Lord burned among them. 4 ¶ And a number of a Which were of those strangers that came out of 〈◊〉 with them Exod. 12. 18. people that was among them, fell a lusting, and b From God. turned away, & the children of Israel also wept and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat, 5 We 〈◊〉 the fish which we did eat in Egypt for c For a small price, or good cheap nought, the cucumbers, and the pepons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic: 6 But now our soul is d For the greedy lust of flesh. dried away, we can see nothing but this MAN. Exod. 16. 31. 7 [The MAN also was as * coriander seed, & Wisd. 16. 〈◊〉. Psal. 78. 24. his colour like the colour of e Which is, a white pearl or precious 〈◊〉. bdelium. joh. 6. 31, 8 The people went about and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or bet it in mortars, and baked it in a cauldron, and made cakes of it, and the taste of it was like unto the taste of freshoyle. 9 And when the dew fell down upon the host in the night, the MAN fell with it] 10 ¶ Then Moses herded the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent, and the wrath of the Lord was grievously kindled: also Moses was grieved. 11 And Moses said unto the Lord, Wherefore hast thou “ Or, evil entreated. vexed thy servant? and why have I not found f Or, wherein have I displeased thee. favour in thy sight, seeing thou hast put the charge of all this people upon me? 12 Have I g Am I 〈◊〉 father, that 〈◊〉 may have the charge of them but I? conceived all this people? or have I begotten them? that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom [as a nurse beareth the sucking child] unto the h Of Canáan pro missed by an oath to our fathers. land, for the which thou sworest unto their fathers? 13 Where should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh that we may eat. 14 I am not able to bear all this people alone for it is to heavy for me. 15 Therefore if thou deal thus with me, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thy i I had rather die than to see my grief and 〈◊〉 thus daily increase by their rebellion. 〈◊〉 sight, kill me, that I behold not my misery. 16 ¶ Then the Lord said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the Elders of Israel whom thou knowest, that they are the Elders of the people, and governors over them, and bring them unto the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and let them stand there with thee. 17 And I will come down, and talk with thee there, k I will distribute my Spirit among them, as I have done to thee. & take of the Spirit, which is upon thee, and put upon them, and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee: so thou shalt not bear it alone. 18 Furthermore thou shalt say unto the people, l 〈◊〉 yourselves that you be not unclean. Be sanctified against tomorrow, and you shall eat flesh: for you have wept in the ears of the Lord, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for we were better in Egypt: therefore the Lord will give you flesh, and you shall eat. 19 You shall not eat one day not two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days. 20 But a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and be loathsome unto you, because you have m Or, 〈◊〉 him of because you refused Mamna which he appointed as most mere for you. contemned the Lord, which is n Who leadeth & 〈◊〉 you. among you; and have wept before him, saying, Why came we hither out of Egypt? 21 And Moses said, Six hundredth thousand footmen (are there) of the people, o Of whom I have the charge. among whom I am: and thou sayest, I will give them flesh, that they may eat a month long. 22 Shall the sheep and the beeves be slain for them, to find them? either shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them to suffice them? Isa, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 23 And the Lord said unto Moses, Is * the lords hand shortened? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee, or no. 24 ¶ So Moses went out, and told the people the words of the Lord, and gathered seventy men of the Elders of the people, and set them round about the Tabernacle. 25 Then the Lord came down in a cloud, & speak unto him, and “ Or, 〈◊〉 as vers. 17. took of the Spirit, that was upon him, and put it upon the seventy Ancient men: and when the Spirit rested upon them, than they prophesied, and did not p From that day the Spirit of prophecy did not fail them; cease. 26 But there remained two of the men in the host: the name of the one (was) Eldád, & the name of the other Medád, and the Spirit rested upon them, [for they were of them that were written, and went not out unto the Tabernacle] and they prophesied in the host 27 Then there ran a young man, and told Moses, and said, Eldád and Medand do prophecy in the host. 28 And joshúa the son of Nun the servant of Moses one of his q Or, a young man whom he had choose from his youth. young men, answered and said, My Lord Moses, r Such blind Zeal was in the Apostles. forbidden them. 29 But Moses said unto him, Enuyest thou for my sake? yea, would God that all the Lords people (were) Prophets (and) that the Lord Mar. 9 38. would put his Spirit upon them. Luk. 〈◊〉. 30 And Moses returned into the host, he and the Elders of Israel. 31 Then there went forth a wind from the Lord and * brought quails from the Sea, & let them Exod. 16. 〈◊〉. Psal. 78. 25. fall upon the camp, a days journey on this side, and a days journey on the other side, round about the host, & (they were) about two cubits about the earth. 32 Then the people arose, all that day, and all the night, and all the next day and gathered the quails: he that gathered the lest, gathered ten s Of Homer read Levi 27 〈◊〉. also it signifieth an heap, as Exod. 8. 14. judg. 15. 15. Hommers full, and they spread them abroad for their use round about the host. 33 While the flesh was yet between their teth before it was chewed, even the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the people, & the Lord * smote the people with an exceeding 〈◊〉. 78. 〈◊〉. great plague. 34 So the name of the place was called, “ Or, 〈◊〉 of lust. Kibróth-hattaauáh: for there they buried the people that fell a lusting. 35 From Kibróth-hattaauáh the people took their journey to Hazeróth, and abode at 〈◊〉 zeróth. CHAP. XII. 1 Aaron and Miriam grudge against Moses 10 Miriamm is stricken with leprosy, and healed at the prayer of Moses. 1 AFterward Miriám and Aaaronn “ Or murmured. spoke against Moses, because of the woman of Ethiopia whom he had married [for he had married a zipporáh was a Midianite, and because Midián bordered on Ethiopia, it is some time in the Scripture 〈◊〉 under this name Eccle. 41. 4. woman of Ethiopia] 2 And they said, What? hath the Lord spoken but only by Moses? hath he not spoken all so by us: and the Lord herded (this.) 3 [Butler Moses (was) a very* b And so bore with their 〈◊〉, although he knew them. meek man, above all the men that were upon the earth] 4 And by and by the Lord said unto Moses, & unto Aarón & unto Miriae, Come out you three unto the Tabernacle of the Congregation: and they three came forth. 5 Then the Lord came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the Tabernacle, and called Aarón and Miriám, and they both came forth. 6 And he said, Hear now my words, If there be a Prophet of the Lord among you, I will be known to him by a c These were the two ordinary means. vision, (and) will speak unto him by dream, 7 My servant Moses (is) not so, who is faithful in d In all Israel which was his Church. all mine house. 8 Unto him will I speak * mouth to mouth, Exod. 33. 11. and by vision, and not in dark words, but he e So far as 〈◊〉 man was able to comprehend, which he calleth his back parts. shall see the similitude of the Lord, wherefore then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, (even) against Moses? 9 Thus the Lord was very angry with them, & Exod. 33. 23. departed. 10 Also the cloud departed from the f From the door of the Tabernacle. Tabernacle, and behold, Miriám (was) leprous like snow: and Aarón looked upon Miriám, and behold, (she was) leprous. 11 Then Aaronn said unto Moses, Alas, my Lord I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, which we have foolishly committed & wherein we have sinned. 12 Let her not, I pray thee, be as one g As a child that cometh 〈◊〉 of his mother's belly dead, having as it were but the skin. dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed, when he cometh out of his mother's womb. 13 Then Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, O God, I befeche, heal her now. 14 ¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, If her had h In 〈◊〉 displeasure. spit in her face, should she not have been ashamed seven days? let her be * shut out of the host seven days, & after she shall 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 46. be received. 15 So Miriám was shut out of the host seven days, and the people removed not, till Miriám was brought in again. CHAP. XIII. 4 Certain men are sent to search the land of Canaamn. 24 They bring of the fruit of the land. 31 Caleb comforteth the people against the discouraging of the other spies. 1 THen afterward the people removed from Hazeronth, and pitched in the wilderness of a That is, in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Paramn. 2 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 3 b After the peop;e had required it of Moses, as it is Deut. 1 〈◊〉. Sand thou men out to search the land of Chap. 〈◊〉. 18. Canáan which I give unto the children of Israel: of every tribe of their fathers shall you sand a man, (such as are) all rulers among Then the 〈◊〉 spoke 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to do. them. 4 Then Moses sent them out of the wilderness of Parán at the commandment of the Lord all those men were “ Or, 〈◊〉. heads of the children of Israel. 5 Also their names are these: of the tribe of Reuben, Shamu a the son of Zaccúr: 6 Of the tribe of Simeonn, Shaph at the son of 〈◊〉: 7 Of the tribe of Iudáh, Caleb the son of jephunnéh: 8 Of the tribe of Issachár, Igáll the son of Joseph: 9 Of the tribe of Ephráim, “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Oshéa the son of Nun: 10 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphun: 11 Of the tribe of Zebulunn, Gaddiél the son of Sodi: 12 Of the tribe of Joseph, (to wit,) of the 〈◊〉 of Manasseh, Caddi the son of Susi: 13 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiél the son of Gemalli: 14 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiél the son of Michaél: 15 Of the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi the son of Vophsi: 16 Of the tribe of Gad, Geuéll the son of Machi. 17 These are the names of the c Which in 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 according to the twelve 〈◊〉. men, which Moses sent to spy out the land: & Moses call led the name of Oshéa the son of Nun jehoshúa. 18 So Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canáan, and said unto them. Go up this way 〈◊〉 Or, high 〈◊〉. toward the South, and go up into the moun taines. 19 And consider the land what it is, & the people that dwell therein, whether they be strong or weak, either few or many. 20 Also what the land (is) that they dwelin, when there it be d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. good or bad: and what cities (they be,) that they dwell in, whether they dwell in tents, or in walled towns: 21 And what the land (is:) whether it be fat or lean, whether there be trees therein, or not And be of good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land [for then (was) the time of the first ripe grapes] 22 ¶ So they went up, and searched out the land, from the wilderness of e Which was in the wilderness of Paran. Zin unto Rehob, to go to Hamáth. 23 And their ascended toward the South, and came unto Hebron, where 〈◊〉 Ahimamn, Sheshái and Talmái, the sons of f Which were a kind of giants. Anank. And g Declaring that 〈◊〉 thereof: also Abraham, 〈◊〉, Izhak and jaakob 〈◊〉 buried there. Hebron was 〈◊〉 ylt seven year before Zoan in Egypt. 24 * Then they came to the river of Eshcol, and cut down thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bore it upon a bar between two, and (brought) of the pomegranates Deut. 1. 24. and of the figs. 25 That place was called the “ 〈◊〉, the valley of Eshcol, that is of grapes. river Eshcol because of the cluster of grapes, which the children of Israel cut down thence. 26 Then after forty days they turned again from searching of the land. 27 And they went and came to Moses and to Aaron and unto all the Congregation of the children of Israel, in the wilderness of h Called also 〈◊〉 berna. Parán, to Kadesh, and brought to them, and to all the Congregation tidings, and showed them the fruit of the land. 28 And they told i That is, Mosés. him, and said, We came unto the land whether thou hast sent us, and surely it floweth with * milk and honey: and Exod 33. 3. here is of the fruit of it. 29 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities (are) walled and exceeding great and moreover, we saw the k Ahiman, She shai, and Talmai, whom Caleb 〈◊〉 afterward. sons of Anák there. 30 The Amalekites devil in the south country, and the Hittites, and the jebusites, and the Amorites devil in the mountains, and the Canaanites devil by the Sea and by the cost of Jordan. 31 Then Caleb stilled the people “ Or, murmuring against Moses. before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess 〈◊〉: for undoubtedly we shall overcome it. 32 But the men, that went up with him, said, We be not able to go up against the people: for they are stronger than we. 33 So they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched for the children of Israel, saying, The land which we have go through to search it out, is a land that l The giants were so cruel that they spoilt and killed one another, and those that came to them. eateth up the inhabitants thereof: for all the people that we saw in it, are men of great stature. 34 For there were saw giants, the sons of Anák, (which come) of the giants, so that we seemed in our sight like grasshoppers: and so we were in their sight. CHAP. XIIII. 2 The people murmur against Moses. 10 They would have stoned Caleb and joshua. 13 Moses pacifieth God by his prayer. 45 The people that would enter into the land, contrary to Gods will, are slain. 1 THen all the Congregation lifted up their voice, and cried: and a Such as were afraid at the report of the ten spies. the people wept that night. 2 And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron: and the whole assembly said unto them, Would God we had died in the land of egypt, or in this wilderness: would God we were dead. 3 Wherefore now hath the Lord brought us into this land to fall upon the sword? our wives, and our children shall be b To our enemies the 〈◊〉. a pray: were it not better for us to return into Egypt. 4 And they said one to another, Let us make a captain and return into Egypt. 5 Then Moses and Aaronn c Lamenting the people and praying for them. fallen on their faces before all the assembly of the Congregation of the children of Israel. 6 * And joshua the son of Nun, and Calemb Eccle. 46. 9 the son of jephunnéh (two) of them that 1. Mac 2. 〈◊〉. searched the land, d For sorrow, hearing their 〈◊〉. rend their clotheses. 7 And spoke unto all the assembly of the children of Israel, saying, The land which we walked through to search it, is a very good land. 8 If the Lord love us, he will bring us into this land, and give it us, which is a land that floweth with milk and honey. 9 But rebel not you against the Lord, neither fear you the people of the land: for they are (but) e We 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 overcome them bread for us: their shield is departed from them, and the Lord is with us, fear them not. 10 And all the multitude said, f This is the condition of them that would persuade in God's cause, to be 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. Stone them with stones: but the glory of the Lord appeared in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, before all the children of Israel. 11 And the Lord said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me, and how long will it be, yet they believe me, for all the signs which I have showed among them? 12 I will smite them with the pestilence destroy them, and will make thee a greater nation and mightier than they. 13 But Moses said unto the Lord, * When the Exod. 32. 〈◊〉. Egyptians shall hear it, [for thou broghtest this people by thy power from among them.] 14 Then they shall say to the inhabitants of this land, [(for) they have herded that thou, Lord, art among this people, (and) that thou, LORD, art seen ” Ebr. eye to 〈◊〉 face to face, and that thy cloud standeth over them, and that thou* Exod. 13. 21. goest before them by day time in a pillar of a cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night. 15 That thou wilt kill this people as g So that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 escape. one man: so the heathen which have herded the fame of thee, shall thus say. 16 Because the Lord was not * able to bring Deut. 9 28. this people into the land, which he swore unto them, therefore hath he slain them in the wilderness. 17 And now, I beseech thee, let the power of my Lord be great, according as thou haste spoken, saying. 18 The LORD is * slow to anger, and of Exod. 14. 〈◊〉. great mercy, and * forgiving iniquity, Psal. 103. 8. and sin, but not making (the wicked) innocent, Psal. 142. 〈◊〉. and * visiting the wickedness of the Exod. 20. 〈◊〉. and 34. 〈◊〉. fathers upon the children, in the third and fourth (generation.) 19 Be merciful, I beseech thee, unto the iniquity of people, according to thy great mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people from Egypt, even until now. 20 And the Lord said, I have forgiven h In that he 〈◊〉 not them 〈◊〉, but left their posterity and certain to enter. it, according to thy request. 21 notwithstanding, as I live, all the earth shallbe filled with the glory of the Lord 22 For all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles which I did in Egypt, and in the wilderness, and have tempted me this i That is, sundry times and often. ten times, and have not obeyed my voice. 23 certainly they shall not see the land, whereof I swore unto their fathers: neither shall any that provoke me, se it. 24 But my servant * Caleb, because he had an josh. 14. 6. other k A meek and obedient spirit and not rebellious. spirit, and hath followed me still, even him will I bring into the land, whether he went, and his seed, shall inherit it. 25 Now the Amalekites and the Canaanites l And lie in wait for your. remain in the valley: (wherefore) turn back tomorrow, and get you into the m For I will not defend you. wilderness, by the way of the read Sea. 26 ¶ After, the Lord spoke unto Moses and to Aaronn, saying. 27 * How long (shall I suffer) this wicked multitude Psal. 106. 26. to murmur against me? I have herded the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me. 28 Tell them, As * I live [sayeth the Lord] I will Chap. 26 65. and 32. 10. surely do unto you, even as you have spoken in mine ears. 29 Your carcases shall fall in this wilderness, Deut. 1. 35. and all you that were * counted through all your numbers, from twenty year old and above, which have murmured against me. 30 You shall not doubtless come into the land, for the which I * lifted up mine hand, to make Gen. 14. 〈◊〉. you devil therein, save Caleb the son of jephunnéh, and joshua the son of Nun. 31 But your children, [which you said should be a pray] them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which you have refused. 32 But even your carcases shall fall in this wilderness. 33 And your children shall n The word signifieth, to be shepherds, or to and fro. wander in the wilderness, forty years, and shall bear your o Your infidelity and disobedience against God Ezek. 4. 6. whoredoms, until your carcases be wasted in the wilderness. 34 After the number of the days, in the which you searched out the land, (even) forty days, * every day for a year, shall you bear Psal. 95. 10. your iniquity, for * forty years, and you p 〈◊〉 my promise be true or no. shall feel my breach of promise. 35 I the Lord have said, certainly I will do so to all this wicked company, that are gathered together against me: (for) in this wilderness they shallbe consumed, and there they shall dye. 36 And the men which Moses had sent to search the land (which,) when they came again, made all the people to murmur against him, and brought up a slander upon the land.] 37 Even those men that did bring up that vile 1. Cor. 10. 10. slander upon the land, * shall die by a plague Ebr. 3. 10. before the Lord 〈◊〉. 5. 38 But joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of jephunnéh, of those men that went to search the land, shall live. 39 ¶ Then Moses told these sayings unto all the children of Israel, and the people sorrowed greatly. 40 * And they rose up early in the morning, Deut. 1. 41. and got them up into the top of the mountain, saying, Lo, we be ready, to go up to the place which the Lord hath promised: for we have q They 〈◊〉 they sinned by rebelling against God, but 〈◊〉 not they 〈◊〉 in going up with out God's commandment. sinned. 41 But Moses said, Wherefore transgress you thus the commandment of the Lord? it will not so come well to pass. 42 Go not up [for the LORD is not among you] jest you be overthrown before your enemies. 43 For the Amalekites and the Canaanites (are) there before you, and you shall fall by the sword: for in as much as you are turned away from the Lord, the Lord also will not be with you. 44 Yet they presumed r They cold not be stayed by 〈◊〉 means. obstinately to go up to the top of the mountain: but the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, and Moses departed not out of the camp. 45 Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites, which dwelled in that mountain, came down and smote them, * and consumed Deut. 1. 44. them unto Hormáh. CHAP. XU. 2 The offerings which the 〈◊〉 should offer when they came into the land of Canáan. 32 The punishment of him that broke the Sabbath. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. Leu. 〈◊〉. 10. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, * When you become into the a Into the land of Canaan. land of your habitations, which I gave unto you. 3 And will make an offering by fire unto the Leu. 22. 21. Lord, a burned offering or a sacrifice * “ Or, separate. to fulfil a vow, or a free offering, or in your feasts, Exod. 29. 18. to make a * sweet savour unto the Lord of the herded, or the flock. levit. 2. 〈◊〉. 4 Then * let him that offereth his offering unto the Lord, bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of fine 〈◊〉, mingled with the fourth part of an b Read 〈◊〉 29. 40. Hin of you'll. 5 Also thou shalt prepare the fourth part of an Hin of wine to be powered on a lamb, (appointed) for the burned offering or (any) offering 6 And for aram, thou shalt for a meat offering, prepare two tenth deals of fine flower, mingled with the third part of an Hin of oil. 7 And for a c The liquor was so called, because it was powered on the thing that was offered. drink offering, thou shalt offer the third part of an Hin of wine, for a sweet savour unto the Lord 8 And when thou preparest a bullock for a burned offering, or for a sacrifice to fulfil a vow or a peace offering to the Lord 9 Then let him offer with the bullock a meat offering of “ Or, three 〈◊〉 three tenth deals of fine flower, mingled with half an Hin of oil. 10 And thou shalt bring for a drink offering half an Hin of wine, for an offering made by fire of a sweet savour unto the Lord 11 Thus shall it be done for a bullock, or for aram, or for a lamb, or for a kid. 12 According to the number d Every sacrifice of beasts must 〈◊〉 their meat offering & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, according to this proportion that you prepare (to offer,) so shall you do to every one according to their number. 13 All that are born of the country, shall do these things thus, to offer an offering made by fire of sweet savour unto the Lord 14 And if a stranger sojourn with you, or who soever be among you in your generations, & will make an offering by fire of a sweet savour unto the Lord, as you do, so he shall do. 15 * One ordinance (shallbe) both for you of the Exod. 12. 49. Congregation, & also for the stranger that Chap. 9 14. dwelleth (with you,) even an ordinance for ever in your generations: as you are, so shall the stranger be before the Lord 16 One law one manner shall serve both for you and for the stranger that sojourneth with you. 17 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 18 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When you become into the land, to the which I bring you. 19 And when you shall eat of the bread of the land you shall offer an heave offering unto the Lord 20 You shall offer up a cake of the first of your e Which is made of the first corn you gather. dough for an heave offering: * as the heave offering of the barn, so you shall lift it up. Levi. 23. 14. 21 Of the first of your dough you shall give unto the Lord an heave offering in your generations. 22 ¶ And if you f As by over sight or 〈◊〉, read. have erred, and not observed all these commandements, which the Lord hath spoken unto Moses. Leu. 4. 2. 23 (Even) all that the Lord hath commanded you by the hand of Moses, from the first day that the Lord commanded Moses & henceforward among your generations. 24 And if so be that aught be committed, ignorantly of the g Some read from the eyes of the 〈◊〉: that is, which is hide from the Congregation. Congregation, than all the Congregation shall give a bullock for a burned offering, for a sweet savour unto the Lord, with the meat offering and drink offering thereto, according to the * manner, and an he go at for a sin offering. Leu. 4. 1. 25 And the Priest shall make an atonement for all the Congregation of the children of Israel, and it shallbe forgiven them: for it is ignorance: and they shall bring their offering for an offering made by fire unto the Lord, and their sin offering before the Lord for their ignorance: 26 Then it shallbe forgiven all the Congregation of the children of Israel, & the stranger that dwelleth among them: for all the people (were) in ignorance. 27 ¶ * But if any one person sin through 〈◊〉. 4. 27. ignorance, than he shall bring a she go at of a year old for a sin offering. 28 And the Priest shall make an atonement for the ignorant person, when he sinneth by ignorance before the Lord, to make reconciliation for him: & it shallbe forgiven him. 29 He that is born among the children of Israel, and the stranger that dwelleth among them, shall have both one law, who so doth sin by ignorance. 30 ¶ But the person that doth aught ” Ebr. with an 〈◊〉 hand: 〈◊〉 is in contempt of God. presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same blasphemeth the Lord: therefore that 〈◊〉 shallbe cut of from among his people. 31 Because he hath despised the word of the Lord, and hath broken his commandment that person shallbe utterly cut of his h He shall sustain the punishment of his sin. iniquity shallbe upon him. 32 ¶ And while the children of Israel were in the wilderness, they found a man that gathe read sticks upon the Sabbath day. 33 And they that found him gathering sticks brought him unto Moses and to Aarón, and unto all the Congregation. 34 And they put him in * ward: for it was not Levi. 24. 12. declared what should be done unto him. 35 Then the Lord said unto Moses, This man shall die the death: and let all the multitude stone him with stones without the host. 36 And all the Congregation brought him without the host, and stoned him with stones, and he died, as the Lord had commanded Moses. 37 ¶ And the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 38 Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they * make them fringes upon the Deut, 22. 12. Mat. 23. 5. borders of their garments throughout their generations, and put upon the frings of the borders a rybande of blue silk. 39 And shall have the frings, that when you look upon then, you may remember all the commandements of the Lord, and dothen: and that you seek not after your own heart, nor after your own eyes, after the which you go a i By 〈◊〉 God's commandements & following your own fantasies. whoring: 40 That you may remember and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. 41 I am the Lord your God which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the Lord your God. CHAP. XVI. 1 The rebellion of Korah. Dathán & Abrám. 31 Kórah & his company perisheth. 41 The people the next day murmur. 49. 14700. are slain for murmuring. 1 NOw * Kórah the son of Izhanr, the son Chap. 27. 3. Eccle. 45. 22. of Koháth, the son of Levi “ Or, took other with him. went a jude. 11. part with Dathán, and Abirám the sons sons of Eliáb, and On the son of Péleth the sons of Reuben: 2 And they rose up “ Or, before More sé. against Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundredth Chap. 26. 9, and fifty captains of the assembly, * famous in the Congregation and men of renown. 3 Who gathered themselves together against Moses, and against Aarón, and said unto them, a Or, let it 〈◊〉 you meaning to have abused them thus long. (You take) to much upon you, seeing all the Congregation is holy, b All area like holy therefore none 〈◊〉 to be preferred above other: thus the wicked reason against God's ordinance. every one of them, and the Lord (is) among them: wherefore then lift you yourselves above the Congregation of the Lord? 4 But when Moses herded it, he fell upon his face. 5 And spoke to Konrah & unto all his company saying, tomorrow the Lord will show who is his, and who is holy, & who aught to approach near unto him: & whom he hath c To be the Priest and to offer. choose, he will 'cause to come near to him. 6 This do (therefore) Take you censers (both) Konrah, and all his company, 7 And put fire therein, and put incens in them before the Lord tomorrow: and the man whom the Lord doth choose, the same shallbe holy: d He layeth the same to their charge iuslely, wherewith they wrongf ully charged him. (you take) to much upon you, you sons of Levi. 8 Again Moses said unto Konrah, Hear, I pray you, you sons of Levi. 9 Seemeth it a small thing unto you that the God of Israel hath separated you from the multitude of Israel, to take you near to himself, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Lord, and to stand before the Congregation and to minister unto them? 10 He hath also taken thee to e To serve in the Congregation, a in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. him, & all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee, and seek you the office of the Priest also? 11 For which cause, thou, and all thy company are gathered together against the Lord: and what is Aaronn, that you murmur against him? 12 ¶ And Moses sent to call Dathán, & Abirám the son of Eliáb: who answered, We will not come up. 13 Is it a small thing that thou hast brought us out f 〈◊〉 they spoke 〈◊〉 preferring Egypt to Canaán. of a land that floweth with milk and honey, to kill us in the wilderness, except thou make thyself Lord and ruler over us also? 14 Also thou hast not brought us unto a land that floweth with milk & honey, neither given us inheritance of fields and vineyards wilt thou g Will't thou make them that searched the land believe that they saw not that, 〈◊〉 they saw Gen. 4 4. put out the eyes of these men? we will not come up. 15 Then Moses waxed very angry, and said unto Lord, * Look not unto their offering, I have not taken so much as an ass from them neither have I hurt any of them. 16 And Moses said unto Konrah, Bethou, and all thy company h At the door of the Tabernacle. before the Lord: (both) thou, they, and Aaronn tomorrow: 17 And take every man his censor, and put incens in them, and bryngye every man his censor before the Lord, two hundredth and fifty censors: thou also and Aaronn, every one his censor. 18 So they took every man his censor, and put fire in them, & laid incens thereon, & stood in the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation with Moses and Aarôn. 19 And Konrah gathered all the i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the faction. multitude against them unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation: then the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the Congregation. 20 And the Lord speak unto Moses and to Aarón, saying. 21 Separate yourselves from among this Congregation, that I may consume them at once. 22 And they fallen upon their faces and said, O God the God of the spirits, “ Or, of 〈◊〉 creatures. of all flesh, hath not one man (only) sinned, and will't thou be wrath with all the Congregation? 23 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 24 Speak unto the Congregation and say, Get you away from about the Tabernacle of Kórah, Dathán, and Abirám. 25 Then Moses rose up, & went unto Dathán, and Abiram, & the Elders of Israel followed him. 26 And he spoke unto the Congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of there's, jest you perish k With them that have 〈◊〉 so many sins. in all their sins. 27 So they gate them away from the Tabernacle of Kôrah, Dathán, & Abirám on every side: and Dathán, and Abirám came out & stood in the door of their tents with their wives, and their sons, and their little children. 28 And Moses said, Hereby you shall know that the Lord hath sent me to do all these works: for (I have) not (done them) of mine own l I have not forged 〈◊〉 of mine own brain. mind. 29 If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men, the Lord hath not sent me. 30 But if the Lord make m Or, shewea strange sight. a new thing, and the earth open her mouth, & swallow them up with all that they have, and they go down “ Or, hell. quick into n Or, deep and dark places of the earth. the pit, then you shall understand that these men have provoked the Lord 31 ¶ And as soon as he had made an end of spaking all these words, even the ground clave a sunder that was under them. 32 And the earth * opened her mouth, and Chap. 27. 3. Deut. 11. 6. swallowed them up, with their families, and Psal. 106. 17. all the men thet were with Kórah, and all their goods. 33 So they and all that they had, went down alive into the pit, & the earth covered them: so they perished from among the Congregation 34 And all Israel that were about them, fled at the cry of them: for they said, (Let us 〈◊〉,) jest the earth swalo we us up. 35 But there came out a fire from the Lord, & consumed the two hundredth and fifty men that offered the incens. 36 ¶ And the Lord speak unto Moses, saying. 37 Speak unto Eleazár, the son of Aaron the Priest, that he take up the censers out of the burning, and scatter the fire beyond (the altar:) for they are hallowed. 38 The censers, (I say,) of these sinners, (that destroyed o which were the occasion of their own death. themselves: & let them make of them broad plates for a covering of the Altar: for they offered them before the Lord, therefore they shallbe holy, and they shallbe p Of God's judgements against rebel. a sign unto the children of Israel. 39 Then Eleazár the Priest took the brazen censers, which they, that were burned, had offered and made broad plates of them for a covering of the Altar. 40 (It is) a remembrance unto the children of Israel, that no stranger which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incens before the Lord, that he be not like q Who presumed above his vocation. Kórah and his company, as the Lord said to him by the hand of Mosés. 41 ¶ But on the morrow all the multitude of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaronn, saying, You have killed the people of the Lord 42 And when the Congregation was gathered against Moses and against Aarón, than they “ Or, fled: to wit Moses and 〈◊〉. turned their faces toward the Tabernacle of the Congregation: and behold, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord appeared. 43 Then Moses and Aaron were come before the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 44 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 45 Get you up from among this Congregation: for I will consume them quickly: then they fell upon their faces. 46 And Moses said unto Aarón, Take the censer and put fire therein of the For it was not lawful to 〈◊〉 any other fire, but of the Altar of burned offering. Altar, and put (therein) incens, and go quickly unto the Congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath go out from the Lord: the plague is begun. levit. 10. 1. 47 Then Aarón took as Moses commanded him, and ran into the mids of the Congregation, and behold, the s God had begun ne to punish them. plague was begun among the people, and he put in incens, and made an atonement for the people. 48 And when he stood between the dead, and then that were alive, the t GOD drew back his hand and ceased to pu nis he them. plague was stayed. 49 So they died of this plague fourteen thousand and seven hundredth, beside them that died in the conspiracy of Korah. 50 And Aaronn went again unto Moses before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the plague was stayed. CHAP. XVII. 2 The twelve rods of the twelve princes of the tribes of Israel. 9 Aaron's rod buddeth, and beareth blossoms. 10 For a testimony against the rebellious people. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto a While he was in the doubt of the Tabernacle. Moses, saying. 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod, after the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the family of their fathers, (even) twelve rods: (and) thou shalt writ every man's name upon his rod. 3 And writ Aaron's name upon the rod of Levi: for every rod (shallbe) for the head of the house of their fathers. 4 And thou shalt put them in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, before (the Ark) of the Testimony, * where I will declare my Exod. 〈◊〉. 22. self to you. 5 And the man's rod, whom I b To be the chief Priest. chose, shall bloes some: and I will make cease from me the grudgings of the children of Israel, which grudge against you. 6 ¶ Then Moses spoke unto the children of Israel, and all their princes gave him a rod, one rod for every prince, according to the houses of their fathers, (even) twelve rods, and the rod c Though joseph's 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of them land, yet here it is but one and Levi maketh 〈◊〉. of Aaron (was) among their rods. 7 And Moses laid the rods before the Lord in the Tabernacle of the Testimony. 8 And when Moses on the morrow went into the Tabernacle of the Testimony, behold, the rod of Aaron d To declare that God did choose the houses of Levi to serve him in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nacie. for the house of Levi was budded, and brought for the buds, and brought forth blossoms and bore ripe almonds. 9 Then Moses brought out all the rods from before the Lord unto all the children of Israel: and they looked upon them, and took every man his rod. 10 ¶ After, the Lord said unto Moses, * Bring Ebr. 9 4. Aaron's rod again before the Testimony to be kept for a token to the rebellious children, and thou shalt 'cause their e Grudging that Aaron should be high Priest. murmurings to cease from me, that they die not. 11 So Moses did as the Lord had commanded him: so did he. 12 ¶ And the children of Israel spoke unto more sés, saying, Behold, f The Chalde text describeth thus their 〈◊〉 We die by the sword: the earth swalloweth us up, the 〈◊〉 doth consume us. we are dead, we perish, we are all lost. 13 Whosoever cometh near, or approacheth to the Tabernacle of the Lord, shall die: shall we be consumed and die? CHAP. XVIII. 1. 7 The office of Aaron and his sons. 2 with the Levites. 8 The Priests part of the offerings. 20 God in their portion. 26 The Levites have the tithes, and offer the tenths thereof to the Lord 1 ANd the Lord said unto Aaronn, Thou, and thy sons and thy father's house with thee, shall bear a If you trespass in any thing concerning the ceremonies of the San 〈◊〉, or your office, 〈◊〉 halbe punished. the iniquity of the Sanctuary: both thou and thy sons with thee shall bear the iniquity of your Priest's office. 2 And bring also with thee thy brethren of the tribe of Levi of the family of the father, which shallbe joined with 〈◊〉, and minister unto thee: but thou, and thy sons with thee (shall minister) before the Tabernacle of the Testimony. 3 And they shall b That is, the things, which are committed to 〈◊〉, which thou dost enjoin them. keep thy charge, even the charge of all the Tabernacle: but they shall not come near the instruments of the Sanctuary, nor to the altar, jest they die, both they and you. 4 And they shall be joined with thee and keep the charge of the Tabernacle of the Congregation for all the service of the Tabernacle: and no c Which was not of the 〈◊〉 of Levi. stranger shall come near unto you. 5 Therefore shall you keep the charge of the Sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: so there shall fall no more wrath upon the children of Israel. 6 For lo, I have * taken your brethren the Levites Chap. 3. 〈◊〉 from among the children of Israel (which) as a gift of yours, are given the Lord, to do the service of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 7 But thou, and thy sons with thee shall keep your Priest's office for all things of the altar, and within the vail: therefore shall you serve: (for) I have made your Priest's office “ Or, a gift. an office of service: therefore the stranger that cometh near, shall be slain. 8 ¶ Again the Lord spoke unto Aarôn, Behold, I have given thee the keeping of mine d As the first fruit, first born, and the tenths. offerings, of all the hallowed things of the children of Israel: unto thee I have given them for the anoyntynges' sake, and to thy sons, for a perpetual ordinance. 9 This shallbe thy of the most holy things, (reserved) from the e That which was not burned, should be the Priests. fire: all their offering of all their meat offering, and of all their sin, offering, and of all their trespass offering, which they bring unto me, that shallbe moste holy unto thee and to thy sons. 10 In the most f That is, in the Sanctuary, between the 〈◊〉 and the Holiest of all. holy place shalt thou eat it: every male shall eat of it: it is holy unto thee. 11 This also shallbe thy: the heave offering of their gift, with all the shake offerings of the children of Israel: I have given them unto thee and to thy sons and to thy g Read Levite. 10. 14. daughters with thee, to be a duty for ever: all the clean in thy house shall eat of it. 12 All the h That is, thy chiefest, or the best. fat of the oil, and all the fat of the wine, and of the wheat, which they shall offer unto the Lord for their first fruits, I have given them unto thee. 13 And the first ripe of all that is in their land, which they shall bring unto the Lord, shallbe thine: all the clean in thine house shall eat of it. 14 * Every thing separate from the common levit. 27. 28. use in Israel, shall be thy. 15 All that (first) openeth the * matrice of any Exod. 13. 2. and 22. 29. flesh, which they shall offer unto the Lord, levit. 27. 26. of man or beast, shallbe thine: but the first Chap. 3. 13. born of man shalt thou redeem, and the first born of the unclean beast shalt thou redeem. 16 And those that are to be redeemed, shalt thou redeem from the age of a month, according to thy estimation, for the money of five shekels, after the shekel of the Sanctuary, * Exod. 30. 13. which is twenty gerahs. levit. 27. 25. 17 But the first born of a cow, or the first Chap. 3. 17. born of a sheep, or the first born of a Ezek. 45. 12. go at shalt thou not i Because they are appointed for sacrifice. redeem: (for) they are holy: thou shalt sprinkle their blood at the altar, and thou shalt burn their fat: (it is) a sacrifice made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. 18 And the flesh of them shallbe thine, * as levit. 7. 〈◊〉. the 〈◊〉 breast, and as the right shoulder shallbe thy. 19 All the heave offryngs of the holy things which the children of Israel shall offer unto the Lord, have I given thee, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee, to be a duty for ever: (it is) a perpetual covenant k That is, sure, stable, and 〈◊〉. of salt before the Lord, to thee and to thy seed with thee. 20 ¶ And the Lord said unto Aarón, Thou shalt have none inheritance in their l Of Canaam. land, ne Deut. 10. 9 and 〈◊〉 8 2. there shalt thou have any part among them: jos g. 13. 14. * I am thy part and thy inheritance among 〈◊〉. 44. 28. the children of Israel. 21 For behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 22 neither shall the children of israel any more m To their 〈◊〉 in: for the Levites are put in their place. come near the Tabernacle of the congregation, jest they sustain sin, and dye. 23 But the Levites shall do the service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and they shall bear n If they fail in their office, they shallbe punished. their sin: (it is) a law for ever in your generations, that among the children of Israel they possess none inheritance. 24 For the tithes of the children of Israel, which they shall offer as an offering unto the Lord, I have given the Levites for an inheritance: therefore I have said unto them, Among the children of Israel you shall possess none inheritance. 25 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying. 26 Speak also unto the Levites and say unto them, When you shall take of the children of israel the tithes, which I have given you of them for your inheritance, then shalye take an heave offering of that same for the Lord, (even) the tenth part of the tithe. 27 And your heave 〈◊〉 shallbe reckoned unto you, as the o As acceptable as the 〈◊〉 of your 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or vinyeard. corn of the barn, or as the abundance of the wine press. 28 So you shall also offer an heave offering unto the Lord of all your 〈◊〉, which you shall receive of the children of Israel, and you shall give thereof the Lords heave offering to Aarôn the Priest. 29 You shall offer of all your p Which you 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 of the children of Israel. gifts all the Lords heave offerings: of all the q Read vers. 12. fat of the same (shalye offer) the holy things thereof. 30 Therefore thou shalt say unto them, When you have offered the fat there of, than it shallbe counted unto the Levites, as the increase of the corn floor, or as the increase of the wine press. 31 And you shalt eat it in all r As is in the. 11. vers. places, you, and your households: for it is your wages for your service in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 32 And you shall s You shall not be punished therefore. bear no sin by the reason of it, when you have offered the fat of it: neither shall you pollute the holy t The offerings which the Israelites have offered to God. things of the children of Israel, jest you die. CHAP. XIX. 2 The sacrifice of the read kow. 9 The sprinkling water. 11 He that toucheth the dead. 14 The man that dieth in a tent. 1 ANd the Lord spoke to Moses, and to Aarón, saying. 2 a According 〈◊〉 this law and ceremony, you shall sacrifice the read cow. This is the ordinance of the law, which the Lord hath commanded, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel that they bring thee a read cow with out blemish, wherein is no spot, upon the which never came yoke. 3 And you shall give her unto Eleazár the Priest, that he may bring her * without the host, Ebr. 〈◊〉. 11. and 'cause her to b By another Priest. be slain before his face. 4 Then shall Eleazár the Priest take of her blood with his * finger, & sprinkle it before the Tabernacle Ebr. 9 13. of the Congregation seven times. 5 And cause the cow to be burned in his sight Exod. 29. 13. with her * skin, and her flesh, and her blood, levit. 4. 11. and her dung shall he burn (her.) 6 Then shall the Priest take cedar wood, & hissope & scarlet (lace,) & cast them in the mids of the fire where the cow burneth. 7 Then shall the c Meaning Eleazár. Priest wash his clotheses, and he shall wash his flesh in water, & then come into the host, and the Priest shallbe unclean unto the even. 8 Also he that d The 〈◊〉 Priest who killed her and burned her. burneth her, shall wash his clotheses in water, and wash his flesh in water and be unclean until even. 9 And a man, (that is) clean, shall take up the ashes of the cow, & put them with out the host in a clean place: & it shallbe kept for the Congregation of the children of Israel for e Or the water of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that they that were 〈◊〉 for their uncleanness were sprinkled therewith and made clean. a spriakling water: it is a sin offering. 10 Therefore he that gathereth the ashes of the cow, shall wash his clotheses, & remain unclean until even: & it shallbe unto the children of Israel, & unto the stranger that dwelleth among them a statute for ever. 11 He that toucheth the dead body of any Chap 8. 7. man, shallbe unclean even seven days. It is also called holy water, because it was ordained to an ho lie use. Chap. 〈◊〉 17. 12 He shall purify himself f with the sprinkling water. there with the third day, & the seventh day he shallbe clean but if he purify not himself the third day, than the seventh day he shall not be clean. 13 Whosoever toucheth the corpse of any man that is dead, and purgeth not himself, defileth the Tabernacle of the Lord, & that person shallbe g So that he should not be esteemed to be of the 〈◊〉 people, but as a 〈◊〉 and excommunicate person. cut of from Israel, because the sprinkling water was not sprinkled upon him: he shallbe unclean, and his uncleanness (shall remain) still upon him. 14 This is the 〈◊〉, When a man dieth in a tent all that come into the tent, & all that is in the tent, shallbe unclean seven days. 15 And all the vessels that be open, which have no ” Ebr, a covering of clot. covering fastened upon them, shallbe unclean. 16 Also who soever toucheth one that is slain with a sword in the seld, or a dead person or a bone of a dead man, or a grave, shallbe unclean seven days. 17 Therefore for an unclean person they shall take of the burned ashes of the h Of the read cow burned for sin. sin offering, and i Water of the 〈◊〉 or river pure water shallbe put thereto in a vessel. 18 And a k One of the Priest which is clean. clean person shall take hyssop & dip it in the water, and sprinkle it upon the tent, and upon all the vessels, and on the persons that were therein, and upon him that touched the bone, or the slain, or the dead, or the grave. 19 And the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean the third day, and the seventh day, and he shall purify himself the seventh day, and l Because he had been among them that were unclean: or elshad touched the water, as vers, 〈◊〉. wash his clotheses, and wash himself in water, and shallbe clean at even. 20 But the man that is unclean and purifieth not himself, that person shallbe cut of from among the Congregation, because he hath defiled the Sanctuary of the Lord: and the sprinkling water hath not been sprinkled upon him: (therefore) shall he be unclean. 21 And it shallbe a perpetual law unto them, that he that sprinkleth the sprinkling water shall wash his clotheses: also he that toucheth the sprinkling water, shallbe unclean until even, 22 And whatsoever the unclean person toucheth, shallbe unclean: and the person that toucheth m That is uhcleane. (him,) shallbe unclean until the even. CHAP. XX. 1 Miriám dieth, 2 The people murmur. 8 They have water out of the rock. 14. 〈◊〉 denieth the Israelites passage. 25. 28 The death of Aarón, in whose room Eleazár succeedeth. 1 THen the children of Iraél came with the whole Congregation to the desert of 〈◊〉 in the first a This was forty years after their departure from 〈◊〉. month, and the people abode at Kadesh: where b Moses and A 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sister. Miriám died, and was buried there. 2 But there was no water for the Congregation, and they c Another rebel 〈◊〉 was in 〈◊〉 phidim. assembled themselves against Moses and against Aarón. 3 And the people chode with Moses, and spoke, Exod. 17 and this was in Kadesh. saying, Would God we had perished, * Chap. 11 33. when our brethren died before the Lord Exod. 17. 〈◊〉. 4 * Why have you thus brought the congregation of the Lord unto this wilderness, that (both) we, and our cattle should die there? 5 Wherefore now have you made us to come up from Egypt, to bring us into this miserable place, (which is) no place of sede, nor figs nor vines, nor pomegranates? neither is there any water to drink. 6 Then Moses and Aaron went from the assembly unto the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and fell upon their faces: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto them. 7 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 8 Take the d Where with thou diddest miracles in Egypt, & diddest divide the Sea. rod, and gather thou and thy brother Aarón the Congregation together, and speak you unto the rock before their eyes, and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring them water out of the rock: so thou shalt give the Congregation, and their beasts drink. 9 Then Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as he had commanded him. 10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the Congregation together before the rock, and (Moses) said unto them, Hear now, yerebels: e The punishment which followed hereof, declared that Moses and Aaron believed not the Lords promise as appeareth vers. 12. shall we bring you water out of this rock? 11 Then Moses lift up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rocket wise, and the water came out abundantly: so the Congregation and their beasts drank. 12 ¶ Again the Lord spoke unto Moses and to Aarón, Because you believed me not, to f That the children of Israel should believe & acknowledge my power, and so honour me. sanctify me in the presence of the children of Israel therefore you shall not bring this Congregation into the land which I have given them. 13 This is the water g Or, strife, and contention. of Meribáh, because the children of Israel strove with the Lord, and he h By showing himself almighty & maintaining his 〈◊〉. was sanctified in them. 14 ¶ Then Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the King of i Because jaakob or Israel was Esau's brother, who was called Edom. Edôm, (saying) Thus says thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that we have had. 15 How our fathers went down into Egypt, & we dwelled in Egypt a long time, where the Egyptians handled us evil and our fathers. 16 But when we cried unto the Lord, he herded our voice, and sent an Angel, & hath brought us out of Egypt, & behold, we are in the city Kadesh, in thy utmost boader. 17 I pray thee that we may pass through thy country: we will not go through the fields 〈◊〉 the vineyards, neither will we drink of the water of the wells: we will go by the “ Or, buy way. kings way, and neither turn unto the right hand nor to the left, until we be passed thy borders. 18 And Edóm answered him, “ Or, come not. Thou shalt not pass by me, jest I come out against thee with the sword. 19 Then the children of Israel said unto him, We will go up by the high way and if I and my cattle drink of thy water, I will then pay for it: I will only [without any harm] go through on my feet. 20 He answered again, Thou shalt not go through Then Edom came out against him " Or, the Reke mites. with much people, & with a mighty power 21 Thus Edóm denied to give israel passage through his country: wherefore Israel k To pass by another way. turned way from him. 22 ¶ And when the children of Israel with all the Congregation departed from * Kadesh, Chap. 33. 37. they came unto the mount Hor. 23 And the Lord spoke unto Mosês and to Aarón in the mount Hor near the cost of the land of Edôm, saying. 24 Aarôn shallbe l Read. gathered unto his people: for he shall not enter into the land, which Gen. 25. 28. I have given unto the children of Israel, because you “ Or, 〈◊〉, disobeyed my commandment at the water “ Or, 〈◊〉. of Meribáh. 25 Take * Aarón and Eleazár his son, and Chap. 33. 38. bring them up into the mount Hor. Deut. 〈◊〉. 50. 26 And cause Aarôn to put of his garments and put them upon Eleazár his son: for Aarón shall be gathered (to his fathers,) and shall die there. 27 And Moses did as the Lord had commanded and they went up into the mount, Hor, in the sight of all the Congregation. 28 And Moses put of Aaron's clotheses, & put them upon Eleazar his son: * so Aaron died there 〈◊〉. 10. 6. in the top of the mount: and Moses & Eleazár and 31. 50. came down from of the mount. 29 When all the Congregation saw that Aarôn was dead, all the house of Israel wept “ Or, 〈◊〉. for Aarón thirty days. CHAP. XXI. 3 Israel vainquisheth King Arád. 6 The fiery serpents are sent for the rebellion of the people. 24. 33, Sihón and Og are overcome in battle. 1 WHen King * Arâd the Canaanite, Chap 33. 43. which dwelled toward the South, herded tell that Israel came by the a By that way which their 〈◊〉 that searched the dangers, 〈◊〉 to be most safe. way of the spies than fought he against Israel, & took of them prisoners. 2 So Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou will't deliver (and) give this people into mine hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. 3 And the Lord herded the voice of Israel, and delivered (them) the Canaanites: and they utterly destroyed them and their cities, and called the name of the place “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hormáh. 4 ¶ After, they departed from the mount Hor by the way of the read Sea, to b For they were forbidden to destroy. compass the land of Edóm: and the people were sore grieved because of the way. Deut. 2. 5. 5 And the people spoke against God and against Moses, (saying,) Wherefonre have you brought us out of Egypt, to die in the wilderness? for (here is) neither bread nor water, and Chap. 11. 7. our soul * loatheth this light c Meaning Man, which they thought did not 〈◊〉. bread. 6 * Wherefore the Lord sent d For 〈◊〉 that were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with, were so inflamed with the heat thereof, that they died. fiery serpents among the people which stung the people: so that many of the people of Israel died. Wisd. 16. 1. 7 Therefore the people came to Moses and 1. 〈◊〉. 10. 9 said, We have sinned: for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee: pray to the Lord, that he take away the serpens from us: and Moses prayed for the people. 8 And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it up “ Or, upon a 〈◊〉 for a sign, that as many as are bitten, may look upon it, & live. 9 * So Moses made a serpent of brass, and set 2. king. 18. 4. it up for a sign: and when a serpent had bitten joh. 3. 14. a man, than he 〈◊〉 to the serpent of brass, and “ Or, recovered. lived. Chap. 33. 47. 10 * And the children of Israel departed thence and pitched in Obôth. 11 ¶ And they departed from Obôth, and pitched “ Or, in the Lead pes of Abarim, or, 〈◊〉. in jie-abarim, in the wilderness which is before Moáb on the Eastside. 12 ¶ They removed thence, and pitched upon the river of Záred. 13 ¶ Thence they departed, and pitched on the other side of Arnón, which is in the wilderness, and cometh out of the costs of the Amorites: [for Arnôn (is) the border of Moáb, between the Moabites and the Amorites] 14 Wherefore it shallbe spoken in the book of e Which 〈◊〉 to be the book of the judges, or as some think, a book which is lost. the battles of the Lord, “ Or, (How God destroyed) Vaheb (the city) with a whirl wind, and the valleys of Arken. what thing he did in the read Sea, and in the rivers of Arnón, 15 And (at) the stream of the rivers that goeth down to the dwelling of Are, and heth upon the border of Moáb. 16 ¶ And from thence (they turned) to Beér: the same is the well where the Lord said unto Mosês, Assemble the people, and I will give them water. 17 ¶ Then Israel sang this song, “ Or, Spring. Rise up well, f You that receive the commodity thereof, give praise for it. sing you unto it. 18 The princes digged this well, the captains of the people digged it, even the g Moses and Aa run heads of the people only smote the rock with the rod or 〈◊〉, which gave water as a well, that where deep digged. law giver, with their staves. And from the wilderness (they came) to Máttanáh, 19 ¶ And from Mattanáh to Nahaliél, and from Nahaliél to Bamóth, 20 ¶ And from Bamóth in the valley, that is in the plain of Moáb, to the top of Pisgáh that looketh toward jeshimón. 21 ¶ Then Israel sent messengers unto Sihón, King of the Amorites, saying, 22 * Let me go through thy land: we will not 〈◊〉. 2 26. turn aside into the fields, nor into the vineyards, judg. 11. 19 neither drink of the waters of the wells: we will go by the king's way, until we be passed thy countrei. 23 * But Sihonn gave Israel no licence to pass Deut. 29. 7. through his country, but Sihôn assembled all his people, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to jahôz, and fought against Israel. 24 * But Israel smote him with the edge of the josh. 12. 2. Psal. 134. 11. sword, and conquered his land, from Arnón Amos 29. unto h The river. jabôk, (even) unto the children of Ambrose môn: for the border of the children of Ammôn (was) i For the people were tall and 〈◊〉 like giants. strong. 25 And Israel took all these cities, and dwelled in all the cities of the Amorites in Heshbôn & Deut. 2 20. in all the ” Ebr. daughters. villages thereof, 26 For k For 〈◊〉 it had be ne the Moabites the Israelites might not have possessed it. Heshbôn was the city of Sihón the King of the Amorites, which had fought before time against the King of the Moabites, and had taken all his land out of his hand, (even) unto Arnonn. 〈◊〉, 2. 9 27 Wherefore they that spoke in proverbs, say, Come to Heshbón, let the city of Sihôn be built and repaired: 28 For l Meaning war te. a fire is go out of Heshbôu, (and) a flame from the city of Sihôn, and hath consumed Are of the Moabites, (and) the lords of Bamóth in Arnôn. 29 Woe be to thee, Moáb: o people of m 〈◊〉 was the Idol of the 〈◊〉, Chemósh, thou art undone: he hath suffered his sónes to be pursued, & his daughters (to be) in 1. king. 11. 33: who was not able to defend his worshippers, which took 〈◊〉 idol for their father. captivity to Sihôn the king of the Amorites. 30 Their ” Ebr. light. empire is lost from 〈◊〉 unto Dibôn, and we have destroyed them unto Nôphah, which (reacheth) unto Medebá. 31 ¶ Thus Israel dwelled in the land of the Amorites. 32 And Moses sent to search out jaazér, & they took the towns belonging thereto, and rooted out the Amorites that were there. 33 ¶ * And they turned and went up toward Basilius Deut. 3. 1. & 29. 3. shán: 〈◊〉 Og the King of Bashán came out against them, he, and all his people, to fight at Edréi, 34 Then the Lord said unto Moses, Fear him not: for I have delivered him into thy hand and all his people, and his land: * and thou Psal. 〈◊〉. 12. shalt do to him as thou diddest unto Sihón the King of the Amorites, which dwelled at Heshbòn, 35 They smote him therefore, and his sons, and all his people, until there was none left him: so they conquered his land. CHAP. XXII. 5 King 〈◊〉 sendeth for Balaám to curse the Israelites. 12. The Lord forbiddeth him to go. 22 The Angel of the Lord meeteth him, and his ass speaketh. 38 Balaám 〈◊〉 that he will speak nothing, but that which the Lord putteth in his mouth. 1 AFter, the children of Israel departed and pitched in the pleine of Moáb on the a Being at 〈◊〉, it was beyond jorddéns: but 〈◊〉 re the 〈◊〉 were, it was on this side. other side of Jordan from Ierichô. 2 ¶ Now Balák the son of Zippôr saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. 3 And the Moábites were sore afraiede of the people, because they were many, and Moáb “ Or, was vexed. fretted against the children of Israel. 4 Therefore Moáb said unto the b Which were the heads and governors. Elders of Midián, Now shall this multitude lick up all that are round about us, as an ox licketh up the grass of the field: and Balák the son of Zippor (was) King of the Moabites at that time. 5 * He scent menssengers therefore unto Balaám josh. 24. 9 the son of Beôr to Pethôr [which is by the c To wit, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tes, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this city Pethor. river of the land of the children of his folk] to call him, saying, Behold there is a people come out of Egypt, which cover the face of the earth, and lie over against me. 6 Come now therefore, I pray thee, (and) curse me this people [for they are stronger than I] so it may be that I shall be able to smite them and to drive them out of the land: for I know that he, whom thou blessest, is blessed, and he whom thou cursest, shallbe cursêd. 7 And the Elders of Moáb, and the Elders of Midiéns departed, having d Thinking 〈◊〉 bribe him which gifts to curse the Israelites, (the reward) of the sooth saying in their hand, and they came unto Balaám, and told him the words of Balák. 8 Who answered them, Tarry here this night, and I will give you an answer, as the Lord shall say unto me. So e Whom before he called 〈◊〉 meaning, the go oerners, and, after calleth them servants: that is, subjects to their king. the princes of Moâb abode with Balaám. 9 Then God came unto Balaám, & said, What men are these with thee? 10 And Balaám said unto God, Balák the son of Zippúr, King of Moáb hath sent unto me, (saying,) 11 Behold, (there is) a people come out of Egypt & covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse them for my sake: so it may be that I shall be able to overcome them in battle, and to drive them out. 12 And God f He warned him by a dream that he should not consent to the kings wicked request. said unto Balaám, Go not thou with them, neither curse the people, for they are blessed. 13 And Balaám rose up in the morning, and said unto the princes of Balák, Return unto your land: for the Lord hath refused to give g 〈◊〉 he showed himself willing covetousness had so blinded his heart. me leave to go with you. 14 So the princes of Moáb rose up, and went unto Balák, and said, Balaám hath refused to come with us. 15 ¶ Balák yet sent again more princes, and more honourable than they. 16 Who came to Balaám, and said to him, Thus saith Balák the son of Zippôr, h The wicked seek by all means to further their naughty enterprises, though they know that God is against them. Be not thou stayed, I pray thee, from coming unto me. 17 For I will promote thee unto great honour, and will do whatsoever thou sayest unto me: come therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people. 18 And Balaám answered, and said unto the servants of Balák, * If Balák would give me Chap. 24. 13. his house full of silver and gold, I can not go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less or more. 19 But now, I pray you, tarry here this night, that I may wit, what the Lord will say unto me i Because he tem pted God to require him contrary to his commandment, his petition was granted, but it turned to his own condemnation. more. 20 And God came unto Balaám by night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, (and) go with them: but only what thing I say unto thee, that shalt thou do. 21 So Balaám rose up early, and saddled his ass and went with the princes of Moáb. 22 And the wrath of God was kindled, because he k Moved rather with covetousness, then to obey God. went: and the Angel of the Lord stood in the way to be against him, as he road upon his ass, and his two servants (were) with him. 2. Pet. 2 16. 23 And* when the ass saw the Angel of the jude. 11, Lord stand in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand, the ass turned out of the way & went into the field, but Balaám smote the ass, to turn her into the way. 24 l The second time. Again the Angel of the Lord stood in a path of the vineyards, (having) a brickwall on the one side, and a brickwall on the other. 25 And when the ass saw the Angel of the Lord, she thrust herself unto the brickwall, and dashed balaam's foot against the brickwall: wherefore he smote her again. 26 Then the 〈◊〉 of the Lord went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn, (either) to the right hand, or to the left. 27 And when the ass saw the Angel of the Lord, she “ Or, fel. lay down under Balaám therefore Balaám was very wrath, and smote the ass with a staff. 28 Then the Lord m Gave her power to speak. opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaám, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me now three times? 29 And Balaám said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. 30 And the ass said unto Balaám, Am not I thy ass, which thou hast ridden upon n Since thou hast been my master. since thy first time unto this day? have I used at any time to do thus unto thee? Who said, Nay. 31 And the Lord o For whose eyes the Lord doth not open, they can neither see his anger, nor his love. opened the eyes of Balaám, and he saw the Angel of the Lord standing in the way with his sword drawn in his hand: then he bowed himself, and fell flat on his face. 32 And the Angel of the Lord said unto him, Wherefore hast thou now smitten thy ass three times? behold, I came out to withstand thee, because (thy) p Both thy heart is corrupt & thy 〈◊〉 wicked. way is not strait before me. 33 But the ass saw me, and turned fro me now three times: for else, if she had not turned fro me, surely I had even now slain thee, and saved her alive. 34 Then Balaám said unto the Angel of the Lord, I have sinned: for I witted not that thou stoodest in the way “ Or, before me, or, to 〈◊〉 me. against me: now therefore if it displease thee, I will turn ” Eb. 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne to me. home again. 35 But the Angel said unto Balaám, Go with the men: but q Because his he 〈◊〉 was evil his charge was renewed that he should not pretend ignorance. what I say unto thee, that shalt thou speak. So Balaam went with the princes of 〈◊〉. 36 And when Balák herded that Balaám came, he went out to meet him unto a city of Moáb which is in the r near the place where the Israelites camped. border of Arnôn, even in the utmost cost. 37 Then Balák said unto Balaàm, Did I not sand for thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able in deed to promo te thee unto honour. 38 And Balaám made answer unto Balák, Lo, I am come unto thee, and can I now say s Of my 〈◊〉 I can speak nothing: only what God revealeth that will I 〈◊〉, seem it good or bad. any thing at all? the word that God putteth in my mouth, that shall I speak. 39 So Balaàm went with Balák, and they came unto the city of “ Or, of 〈◊〉 a populous city. Huzôth. 40 Then Balák offered bullocks, and sheep, & sent (thereof) to Balaám, and to the princes that were with him. 41 And on the morrow Balák took Balaám, and brought him up into the high places of t Where the ido le Baál was worshipped. Baál, that thence he might see the utmost part of the people. CHAP. XXIII. 1 Balaám causeth seven Altars to be buyle. 5 God teacheth him what to answer. 8 In stead of cursing he blesseth israel. 19 God is not like man. 1 ANd Balaám said unto Balák, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks, and seven rams. 2 And Balák did as Balaám said, and a For among the 〈◊〉 the Kings often times used to sacrifice, as did the Priests. Balák and Balaám offered on (every) altar a bullock and a ram. 3 Then Balaám said unto Balák, Stand by the burned offering, and I will go, if so be that the Lord will come (and) meet me: and whatsoever he showeth me, I 〈◊〉 thee: so he “ Or, went uphier. went forth alone. 4 And God b Appeared unto him, met Balaám, and (Balaám) said unto him, I have prepared seven altars, and have offered upon (every) altar a bullock and a ram. 5 And the Lord c Taught him what to say. put an answer in balaam's mouth, and said, Go again to Balák, and say on this wise. 6 So when he returned unto him, lo, he stood by his burned offering, he, and all the princes of Moáb. 7 Then he uttered his “ Or, prophecy. parable, and said, Balák the King of Moáb hath brought me from “ Or, Syria. Arám out of the mountains of the East, (saying) come, curse Iaakób for my sak come and d Cause that all men may hate and detest them. detest israel. 8 How shall I curse, where God hath not cur said? or how shall I detest, (where) the Lord hath not detested? 9 For from the top of the rocks I did see him, and from the hills I did be hold him: loath people shall dwel by themselves, and shall not be reckoned among the e But shall have religion & laws apart. nations. 10 Who can tell the f The infinite multitude, as the dust of the earth dust of Iaakôb, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me g The fear of God's judgements caused him to wish to be joined to the household of Abrahám thus the wicked have their 〈◊〉 wounded when they consider God's 〈◊〉. die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his. 11 Then Balák said unto Balaám, What hast thou done unto me? I tok thee to curse mine enemies, and behold, thou hast blessed than altogether. 12 And he answered, and said, Must I not take heed to speak that, which the Lord hath put in my mouth? 13 And Balák said unto him, Come, I pray thee, with me unto another place, whence thou maiestses than, and thou shalt see but the ut most part of them, and shalt not sethem all: therefore curse them out of that place for my sake. 14 ¶ And he brought him into “ Or, into the field of them that 〈◊〉 wit, jest the enemy should approach. Sede-sop him to the top of Pisgáh and built seven altars, and offered a bullock, & a ram on (every) altar. 15 After, he said unto Balák, Stand here by thy burned offering, and I will 〈◊〉 (the Lord) yonder. 16 And the Lord met Balaám, and* put an answer Chap. 22. 35. in his mouth, and said, Go again unto Balák, and say thus. 17 And when he came to him, behold, he stood by his burned offering, & the princes of Moâb with him: so Balák said unto him, What hath the Lord said? 18 And he uttered his parable, and said, Rise up, Balák, and hear: hearken unto me, thou son of Zippôr. 19 h God's enemies are compelled to confess that his government is just, 〈◊〉, & without change or 〈◊〉, God (is) not (as) man, that he should lie, neither (as) the son of man that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? and hath he spoken, and shall he not accomplish it? 20 Behold, I have received (commandment) to bless: for he hath blessed, and I can not altar it. 21 He seethe none iniquity in Iaakób, nor seethe no transgression in Israel: the Lord his God (is) with him, & the i They triumph as victorious Kings over their enemies. joyful shout of a King (is) among them. 22 God brought them out of Egypt their strength (is) as an unicorn. 23 For (there is) no 〈◊〉 in Iaakób, nor soothsaying in Israel: k Considering what God shall work this 〈◊〉 the deliu 〈◊〉 ce of his people all the world shall wonder. according to this time it shallbe said of jaakób and of Israel, What hath God wrought? 24 Behold, the people shall rise up as a lion, & lift up himself as a young lion: he shall not lie down, till he eat of the pray, & till he drink the blood of the slain. 25 ¶ Then Balák said unto Balaám, neither curse, nor bless them at all. 26 But Balaám answered, and said unto Balak, Told not I thee, saying, All that the Lord speaketh, that must I do? 27 ¶ Again Balák said unto Balaám, Come, I pray thee, I will bring thee unto another l Thus the wicked imagine of God, that, that which he will not grant in one place he will do it in another. place, if so be it will Please God, that thou mayest thence curse them for my sake. 28 So Balák brought Balaám unto the top of Peór, that looketh toward jeshmón. 29 Then Balaám said unto Balák, Make me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bullocks, and seven rams. 30 And Balák did as Balaám had said, & offered a bullock and a ram on (every) altar. CHAP. XXIIII. 5 Balaám prophesieth of the great prosperity that should come unto Israel: 17 Also of the coming of Christ 20. The destruction of the Amalekites, and of the Kenites. 1 WHen Balaám saw that it pleased the LOKD, to bless israel, than he went Chap. 23. 〈◊〉. not, * as certain times before, to fet divinations, but set his face toward the a Where the Israelites camped. wilderness. 2 And Balaám lift up his eyes, and looked upon Israel, which dwelled according to their tribes and the Spirit of God came upon him. Chap. 〈◊〉. 7. 3 * And he uttered his parable, and said, Balaám the son of Beór hath said, & the man, whose eyes b His eyes were shutup before in respect of the clear visions which he saw after: some read, were open. were shut up, hath said, 4 He hath said, which herded the words of God, and saw the vision of the Almighty, and c Though he lay as in a sleep, yet the eyes of his mind were 〈◊〉. falling (in a trance) had his eyes opened. 5 ¶ How goodly are thy tents, o Iaakób, (and) thy habitations, o Israel? 6 As the valleys, are they stretched forth, as gardens by the rivers side, as the “ Or, tents. aloe trees, which the Lord hath planted, as the cedars beside the waters. 7 The d His 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 shallbe very 〈◊〉 water droppeth out of his bucket, and his seed (shallbe) in many waters, and his King shallbe hire then e Which name was comen to the kings of Ama 〈◊〉. Agág, and his kingdom shallbe exalted. 8 God brought him out of Egypt: his strength (shallbe) as an unicorn: he shall eat the nations his enemies, and bruise their bones, and shoot them through with his arrows. 9 * He coucheth (and) lieth down as a young Gen. 49. 9 lion, and as a lion: who shall stir him up? blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee. 10 Then before was very angry with Balaám, and f In token of anger. smote his hands together: so Balák said unto Balaám, I sent for thee to curse mine enemies, and behold, thou hast blessed them now three times. 11 Therefore now flee unto thy place: I thought surely to promote thee unto honour, but lo, the g This the wicked burden God when they can not 〈◊〉 their wicked enterprises. Lord hath kept thee back from honour. 12 Then Balaàm answered Balák, Told I not also thy messengers, which thou sentest unto me, saying, 13 If Balák would give me his house full of silver and gold, I can not pass the commandment of the Lord, to do (either) good or bad of mine own mind? what the Lord shall command, that same will I speak. 14 And now behold, I go unto my people: come, I will ” Ebr. counsel. h He gave also wicked counsel to cause to Israelites to sin, that thereby God might forsake them. Chap. 31. 16 advertise thee what this people shall do to thy folk in the later days. 15 And he uttered his parable, & said, Balaám the son of Beór hath said, and the man whose eyes were shut up, hath said. 16 He hath said that herded the words of God and hath the knowledge of the most high, and saw the vision of the Almighty, & falling (in a trance) had his eyes opened: 17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall be hold him but not near: there shall come a i Meaning Christ star of Jacob, and ascepter shall rise of Israel, & shall smite the k That is, the princes. coasts of Moáb, & destroy all the sons of l He 〈◊〉 subdue all that 〈◊〉: for of Shéth came Noáh, & of Noáh all the world. Shéth. 18 And Edôm shall be possessed, & Seir shall be a possession to their enemies: but Israel shall do valiantly. 19 He also that shall have dominion (shall be) of Iaakôb, and shall destroy the remnant of the m Of the Edonutes. city. 20 ¶ And when he looked on Amalèk, he uttered his parable, and said, Amalek (was) the n The 〈◊〉 first made war against Israel, as Cham 14. 45 first of the nations: but his later end (shall come) to destruction. 21 And he looked on the “ Or, Midianites Kenites, and uttered his parable, & said, Strong is thy dwelling place, and o Make thyself as strong as thou 〈◊〉. put thy nest in the rock. 22 Nevertheless, “ Or, thou kain shalt. the Kenite shall be spoilt until Ashúr carry thee away captive. 23 Again he uttered his parable, and said, Alas, p Some read O who shall not pe〈◊〉, when the enemy, that is Antichrist, shall set himself up as God. who shall live when GOD doth this? 24 The ships also shall (come) from the coasts of q The Grecians, and Romans, Chittim and subdue ashúr, & shall sub due Ebér, and r Meaning Eber or the jews, for rebelling against God. he also (shall come) to destruction. 25 Then Balaâm rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balák also went his way. CHAP. XXV. 2 The people committeth fornication with the daughters of Moáb. 9 Phinehás killeth Zimri and Cozbi. 11 God maketh his covenant with Phinehás. 17 God commands to kill the Midianites. 1 NOw while israel abode in Shittim, the people began to commit whoredom with the a With the woman. daughters of Moáb: 2 Which called the people unto the sacrifice of their gods, and the people ate, & bowed down to their gods. 3 And Israel b Worshipped the idol of the Moabites which was in the hill Peor. coupled himself unto Baál Peór wherefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel: 4 And the Lord said unto Moses, * Take all the heads of the people, and hung them up Deut 4. 〈◊〉. “ Or, 22. 17. “ Or, to the Lord before the Lord c Openly in the 〈◊〉 of all. against the sun, that the indignation of the Lords wrath may be turned from Israel. 5 Then Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Every one slay his d Let him se exe cution done of them that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 der his charge. ment that were joined unto Báal Peór. 6 ¶ And behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the Congregation of the children of Israel, e Repenting that they had 〈◊〉 God. who wept before the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 7 * And when Phinehás the son of Eleazár Psal. 106. 30. the son of Aarón the Priest saw it, he rose 1. Mac. 2. 54. up from the mids of the Congregation, and took a “ Or, javelining. spear in his hand, 8 And followed the man of Israel into the tent and thrust them both through: (to wit,) the man of Israel, and the woman, “ Or, in her tent. Chald. & Grek, in her secrets. through her belly: so the plague ceased from the children of Israel. 9 * And there died in that plague, four and 1. Cor. 10. 8. twenty thousand. 10 Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, Psal. 106. 30. 11 * Phinehás the son of Eleazár, the son of Aarón the Priest, hath turned mine anger away from the children of Israel, while he f He was 〈◊〉 to maintain my glory. was zealous for my sake among them: therefore I have not consumed the children of Israel in my jealousy. 12 Wherefore say (to him,) Behold, * I give Eccle. 45. 24. unto him my covenant of peace, 1. Mac. 2, 54. 13 And he shall have it, and his seed after him, (even) the covenant of the Priest's office for ever, because he was zealous for his God, and hath made an g He hath 〈◊〉 God's wrath. atonement for the children of Israel. 14 And the name of the Israelite (thus) slain, which was killed with the Midianitish woman, (was) Zimri the son of Salú, prince ” Ebr of the house of the father. of the family of the Simeonites. 15 And the name of the Midianitish woman, that was slain, (was) Cozbi the daughter of Zur, who (was) head over the people of his father's house in Midián. 16 ¶ Again the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 17 * Vex the Midianites, and smite them: Chap. 31. 2. 18 For they trouble you with their h Causing you to commit both corporal and spiritual 〈◊〉 by Balams counsel. wiles, where with they have beguiled you a concerning Peôr, & as concerning their sister Cozbi the daughter of a prince of Midián, which was slain in the day of the plague because Chap. 〈◊〉, 16. of Peór. 〈◊〉. 2. 14. CHAP. XXVI. 2 The Lord commands to number the children of Israel in the plain of Moáb, from twenty year old and above. 57 The 〈◊〉 and their families. 64 None of them, that were numbered in Sinái, go in to Canaán save Caleb and joshua. 1 ANd so after the a Which came for their whoredom and 〈◊〉. plague, the Lord spoke unto Moses, and to Eleazár the son of Aarón the Priest, saying, 2 Take the number of all the Congregation of the children of israel * from twenty year Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. old and above through out their father's houses, all that go forth to war in Israel. 3 So Moses and Eleazár the Priest spoke unto them in the plain of Moâb, by Jordan b Where the river is near to 〈◊〉. (toward) jerichó, saying, 4 From twenty year old and above (you shall number the people,) as the * Lord had Chap. 1. 1. commanded Moses, and the children of Israel, when they came out of the land of Egypt. 5 ¶ * Reuben the first born of Israel: the children Gen. 46 9 of () Reuben. Reuben (were:) Hanôch, (of whom Exod. 6 14. came) the family of the Hanochites, (and) 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 5. 1. of Pallú the family of the Palluites: 6 Of Hesrôn, the family of the Hesronites: of Carmî, the family of the Carmites. 7 These are the families of the Reubenites: and they were in number three and forty thousand, seven hundredth and thirty. 8 And the sons of Pallú, Eliáb: 9 And the sons of Eliáb, Nemuél, and Dathán, and Abirám: this Dathán and Abirám were famous in the Congregation, and * strove against Moses and against Aarôn Chap. 16. 2. in c In that rebellion whereof Korah was head. the assembly of Kôrah, when they strove against the Lord, 10 And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up with Kôrah, when the Congregation died, what time the fire consumed two hundredth and fifty men, who were d That is, for an example the other should not 〈◊〉 and rebel against God's ministers. for a sign: 11 Not withstanding, (all) the sons of Kôrah died not. 12 ¶ And the children of () Simeon. Simeòn after their families (were:) Nemuél, (of whom came) the family of the Nemuelites: of jamin, the family of the jaminites: of jachin, the fami lie of the Iachinites: 13 Of Zérah, the family of the Zarhites: of Shaúl, the family of the Shaulites. 14 These are the families of the Simeonites: two and twenty thousand and two hundredth. 15 ¶ The sons of () Gad. Gad after their families (were:) Zephôn, (of whom came) the fami lie of the Zephonites: of Haggi, the family of the Haggites: of Shuni, the family of the Shunites: 16 Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites: 17 Of Arond, the family of the Arodites: of Arelî, the family of the Arelites. 18 These are the families of the sons of Gad, according to their numbers, forty thousand and five hundredth. 19 ¶ The sons of () judah. Iudáh, Er and Onán: but Er and Onán died in the land of e Before jaakob went into Egypt. Canáan. 20 So were the sons of Iudáh after their 〈◊〉 38. 3. & 7. families: of Sheláh (came) the family of the Shelanites: of Phárez, the family of the Pharzites, of Zérah, the family of the Zarhites. 21 And the sons of * Pharéz (were:) of Hesrôn, Gen. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. the family of the Hesronites: of Hamúl, the family of the Hamulites. 22 These are the families of Iudáh, after their numbers, seventy and six thousand and five hundredth. 23 ¶ The sons of () 〈◊〉. Issachár, after their families (were:) Tolá, (of whom came) the family of the Tolaites: of Puá, the family of the Punites: 24 Of jashúb the family of the jashubites: of Shimrôn the family of the Shimtonites. 25 These are the families of Issachár, after their numbers, three score and four thousand and three hundredth. 26 ¶ The sons of () Zebulun. Zebulún, after their families (were:) of Séred, the family of the Sardites: of Elón, the family of the Elonites: of jahleél, the family of the jahleelites 27 These are the families of the Zebulunites, after their numbers, three score thousand and five hundredth. 28 ¶ The sons of Joseph, after their families (were) () Manasseh. josh. 17 1. Manasseh and Ephráim. 29 The sons of Manasseh (were:) of * Machir, the family of the Machirites: & Machir begat Gilead: of Gilead (came) the family of the Giliadites. 30 These are the sons of Gilead: (of) jezér, the family of the Iezerites: of Hélek, the family of the Helekites: 31 Of Asriél, the family of the Asrielites: of Shéchem, the family of the Shichmites. 32 Of Shemidá, the family of the Shemidaites: of Hépher, the family of the Hepherites. 33 ¶ And * Zelophehád the son of Hépher Chap. 37. 1. had no sons, but daughters: and the names of daughters of Zelophehád (were) Mahláh, and Noáh, Hogláh, Milcáh and Tirzáh. 34 These are the families of Manasseh, and the number of them, two and fifty thousand and seven hundredth. 35 ¶ These are the sons of () Ephraim. Ephráim after their families: of Shuteláh (came) the family of the Shuthalhites: of Bechér, the family of the Bachrites: of Táhan, the family of the Tahanites. 36 And these are the sons of Shuteláh: of Erán the family of the Eranites. 37 These are the families of the sons of Ephráim after their numbers, two & thirty thousand & five hundredth, these are the sons of Joseph after their families. 38 ¶ (These are) the sons of () Benjamin. Benjamin after their families: of Belá (came) the family of the Balcites: of Ashbél, the family of the Ashbelites: of Ahirám, the family of the Ahiramites: 39 Of Shuphám, the family of the Shuphamites: of Huphám, the family of the Huphamites. 40 And the sons of Belá were 〈◊〉 and Naamán: (of Ard came) the family of the Ardites, of Naamán, the family of the Naamites. 41 These are the sons of Benjamin after their families, and their numbers, five and forty thousand and six hundredth. 42 ¶ These are the sons of () Dan. Dan after their families: of Shuhám (came) the family of the Shuhamites: these are the families of Dan after their households. 43 All the families of the Shuhamites (were) after their numbers, three score and four thousand, and four hundredth. 44 ¶ The sons of () 〈◊〉. Asher after their families (were:) of jimnáh, the family of the jimnites: of Isui, the family of the Isuites: of Beriáh, the family of the Beriites. 45 The sons of Beriáh (were,) of Hebér the family of the Heberites: of Malchiél, the family of the Malchielites. 46 And the Name of the daughter of Asher (was) Sárah. 47 These are the families of the sons of Asher after their numbers, three and fifty thousand and four hundredth. 48 ¶ The sons of () Naphtali. Naphtali, after their families (were) of jahzéel, the families of the jahzeelites: of Guni, the family of the Gunites. 49 Of Iézer, the family of the Izrites: of Shillém, the family of the Shillemites. 50 These are the families of Naphtali according to their households, and their number, five and forty thousand & four hundredth. 51 These are the f This is the third time that they are numbered. numbers of the children of Israel: six hundredth, and one thousand, seven hundredth and thirty. 52 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 53 Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance, according to the number of “ Or, 〈◊〉. names. Chap. 33. 54. 54 * To many thou shalt give the more in heritance, and to few thou shalt give less inheritance: to every one according to his number shallbe given his inheritance. 55 Notwithstanding, the land shall be * divided josh. 11. 23. by lot: according to the Names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit: 56 According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many & few. 57 ¶ * These also (are) the numbers of the Levites, Exod. 6. 17. after their families: of Gershôn (came) the family of the Gershonites: of Koháth the family of the Kohathites: of Merari the family of the Merarites. 58 These are the families of Levi, the family of the Libnites: the family of the Hebronites: the family of the Mahlites: the fami lie of the Mushites: the family of the Korhites: and Koháth begat Amrám. 59 And Amrans' wife was called * jochébed Exod. 2. 2. & 6. 20. the daughter of Levi, which was born unto Levi in Egypt: and she bore unto Amram Aarón, and Moses, and Miriám their sister. 60 And unto Aarôn were born Nadáb, and Abihú, Eleazár, and Ithamár. 61 * And Nadáb and Abihú died because they Leu. 10. 2. Chap. 3 4. offered strange fire before the Lord 1. Chro. 24. 2. 62 And their numbers were three and twenty thousand, all males from a month old & above: for they were not numbered among the children of Israel, because there was none inheritance given them among the children of Israel. 63 ¶ These are the numbers of Moses and Eleazár the Priest which numbered the children of Israel in the plain of Moáb, near Jordan, (toward) Ierichô. 64 And among these there was not a man of them, g Wherein appeareth the 〈◊〉 power of GOD, that so wonderfully increased his people. whom Moses and Aarôn the Priest numbered, when they told the children of Israel in the wilderness of Sinái. 65 For the Lord said of them, * They shall die in the wilderness: so there was not left a man Chap. 14. 28. of them, save Caleb the son of jephunnéh, 1. Cor. 10. 6. and joshúa the son of Nun. CHAP. XXVII. 1 The Law of the heritage of the daughters of Zelophehád. 12 The land of promise is showed unto Moses 16 Moses prayeth for a governor to the people. 18 joshûa is appointed in his stead. 1 THen came the daughters of * Zelophehád, Chap, 26. 33. & 36. 11 the son of Hépher, the son of Tessal. 17. 〈◊〉. Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the family of Manasseh, the son of Joseph, [& the names of his daughters were these, Mahláh, Noáh, & Hogláh, and Milcáh, and Tirzáh.] 2 And stood before Moses, and before Eleazár the Priest, and before the princes, and all the assembly, at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, saying, 3 Our father * died in the wilderness, and he Chap. 16. 1. & 31. was not among the assembly of them that were assembled against the Lord in the company of Kôrah, but died in his a According as all men die, forasmuch as they are sinners. sin, and had no sons. 4 Wherefore should the Name of our father be taken away from among his family, because he hath no son? give us a possession among the brethren of our father. 5 Then Moses brought their b That is, their matter to be 〈◊〉, to know what he should determine, as he did all hardmatters. cause before the Lord, 6 And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 7 The daughters of Zelophehád speak right: thou shalt give them a possession to inherit among their fathers brethré, & shalt turn the inheritance of their father unto them. 8 Also thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a man die and have no son, than you shall turn his inheritance unto his daughter. 9 And if he have no daughter, you shall give his inheritance unto his brethren. 10 And if he have no brethren, you shall give his inheritance unto his Father's brethren. 11 And if his father have no brethren, you shall give his inheritance unto his next kinsman of his family, and he shall possess it: and (this) shall be unto the children of israel a law of c Meaning an ordinance to judge by. judgement, as the LORD hath commanded Moses. 12 ¶ Again the Lord said unto Moses, * Go Deut. 32. 〈◊〉. up into this mount of Abarim, and behold the land which I have given unto the children of Israel. 13 And when thou hast seen it, thou shalt be gathered unto thy people also, * as Aarôn Chap. 20. 24. thy brother was gathered. 14 For ye were * disobedient unto my word Chap. 20. 12, in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the assembly, to sanctify me in the waters before their eyes. * That is the water of “ Or, strife. Meribáh Exod, 17. 7. in Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin. 15 ¶ Then Moses spoke unto the Lord, saying 16 Let the Lord God of d Who as he hath created so he go verneth the hearts of all men. the Spirits of all flesh appoint a man over the Congregation, 17 Who may e That is, govern them and do his duty, as 2, chro. 1. 19 go out and in before them, & lead them out and in, that the Congregation of the Lord be not as sheep, which have not a shepherd. 18 And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee joshúa the son of Nun, in whom is the Spirit, and f And so appoint him governor. put thy hands upon him, 19 And set him before Eleazár the Priest, & before all the Congregation, & give him a charge in their sight. 20 And g Commend him to the people as meet for the office, and appointed by God. give him of thy glory, that all the Congregation of the children of Israel may obey. 21 And he shall stand before Eleazár the Priest, who shall ask counsel for him * by Exod. 28. 30. the h Accordunge to his office: signifying that the civil magistrate cold execute nothing but that which he known to be the will of God. judgement of Urim before the Lord: at his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, (both) he, and all the children of Israel with him and all the Congregation. 22 So Moses did as the Lord had commanded him, and he took joshúa, and set him before Eleazár the Priest, and before all the Congregation. 23 Then he put his hands upon him, & gave him a i How he should govern himself in his office. charge, as the Lord had spoken by the hand of Mosés. CHAP. XXVIII. 4 The daily sacrifice. 9 The sacrifice of the Sabbath. 11 Of the month. 16 Of the Passeover. 26 Of the first fruits. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying 2 Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, You shall observe to offer unto me in their due season mine offering (and) a By bread, he means all manner of sacrifice, Exod. 29. 〈◊〉. my bread, for my sacrifices made by fire for a sweet savour unto me. 3 Also thou shalt say unto them, * This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer unto the Lord, two lambs of a year old without spot, daily, for a continual burned offering 4 One lamb shalt thou prepare in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou pray pair at even. 5 * And the tenth part of an * Epháh of fine Exod. 16. 35. flower for a * meat offering mingled with Levi. 2. 1. the fourth part of an * Hin of beaten oil. Exod 29. 40. 6 (This shallbe) a daily burned offering, as was made in the mount Sinái for a sweat savour: (it is) a sacrifice made by fire unto the lord 7 And the drink offering thereof the fourth part of an Hin for one lamb: in the holy place cause to power the drink offering unto the Lord 8 And the other lamb thou shalt prepare at even: as the meat offering of the morning & as the drink offering thereof shalt thou prepare (this b The meat offering and 〈◊〉 offering of the evening sacrifice. for) an offering made by fire of sweet savour unto the Lord 9 But on the Sabbath day (you shall offer) two lambs of a year old, without spot, and two c Of the measure Ephah. tenth deals of fine flower for a meat offering mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof. 10 (This is) the burned offering of every Sabbath, beside the d Which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 day at morning and at evening. continual burned offering, and drink offering thereof. 11 ¶ And in the beginning of your months, you shall offer a burned offering unto the Lord, two young bullocks, and a ram, and seven lambs of a year old, without spot, 12 And thretenth deals of fine flower for a meat offering mingled with oil for one bullock, and two tenth deals of fine flower for a meat offering, mingled with oil for one ram, 13 And a tenth deal of fine flower mingled with oil for a meat offering unto one lamb, for a burned offering of sweet savour: (it is) an offering made by fire unto the Lord 14 And their e That is, the 〈◊〉 that shall be powered upon the sacrifice. drink offerings shallbe half an Hin of wine unto one bullock, & the third part of an Hin unto a ram, and the fourth part of an Hin unto a lamb: this is the burned offering of every month, throughout the months of the year. 15 And one he goat for a sin offering unto the Lord shallbe prepared, besides the continual burned offering, & his drink offering. 16 * Also the fourteenth day of the first month Exod. 12. 〈◊〉. & 23. 15. (is) the Passeover of the Lord Leu. 23. 5. 17 And in the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 7. 18 In the * first day (shallbe) an holy f Or solemn 〈◊〉 semblie. convocation, you shall do no servile work (therein.) 19 But you shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burned offering unto the Lord, two young bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs of a year old: see that they be without blemish. 20 And their meat offering (shall be) of fine flower mingled with oil three tenth deals shalye prepare for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram: 21 One tenth deal shalt thou prepare for every lamb, (even) for the seven lambs. 22 And he goat for a sin offering, to make an atonement for you. 23 You shall prepare these, beside the burned offering in the morning, which is a continual burned sacrifice. 24 After this manner you shall prepare through out all the seven days, for the ” Ebr. bread. maintaining of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord: it shall be done beside the continual burned offering and drink offering thereof. 25 And in the seventh day you shall have an holy convocation, (wherein) you shall do no servile work. 26 ¶ Also in the day of your first fruits, when you bring a new meat offering unto the Lord, according to g In counting seven weeks from the Passeover to whitsuntide, as Levit, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. your weeks you shall have an holy convocation, and you shall do no servile work (in it:) 27 But you shall offer a burned offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord, two young bullocks, aram, and seven lambs of a year old, 28 And their meat offering of fine flower mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto a bullock, two tenth deals to aram, 29 And one tenth deal unto every lamb throughout the seven lambs. 30 And an he goat to make an atonement for you: 31 [You shall do (this) besides the continual burned offering, and his meat offering,] ” Ebr. they shallbe to you. see they be without blemish, with their drink offering. CHAP. XXIX. 1 Of the three principal feasts of the seventh month: to wit, the feast of trumpets. 7 The feast of reconciliation. 12 And the feast of Tabernacles. 1 Moreover in the first (day) of the a Which 〈◊〉 part of September, and part of October. seventh month you shall have an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work (therein:) * it Levi. 23, 24. shallbe a day of blowing the trumpets unto you. 2 And you shall make a burned offering for a sweet savour unto the Lord: one young bullock, one ram, (and) seven lambs of a year old, without blemish. 3 And their meat offering (shall be) of fine flower mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto the bullock, and two tenth deals unto the ram. 4 And one tenth deal unto one lamb, 〈◊〉 the seven lambs. 5 And an he goat for a sin offering to make an atonement for you. 6 Beside the burned offering of the b Which must 〈◊〉 offered in the beginning of every month. month, & his meat offering, and the continual c Which is for 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. burned offering, and his meat offering and the drink offerings of the same, according to their manner, for a sweet savour, (it is) a sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord 7 ¶ And you shall have in the tenth (day) of the Levi. 16. 30. & 23. 27. seventh month, an holy d Which is the feast of reconciliation. convocation: & you shall humble your souls, (and) shall not do any work (therein:) 8 But you shall offer a burned offering unto the Lord for a sweet savour: one young bullock, a ram, and seven lambs of a year old: see they be with out blemish. 9 And their meat offering shallbe of fine flower mingled with oil, three tenth deals to a bullock, (and) two tenth deals to aram, 10 One tenth deal unto every lamb, through out the seven lambs, 11 a he goat for a sin offering, [beside the sin offering to make the atonement and the continual e That is, offered 〈◊〉 morning and evening. burned offering and the meat offering thereof] and their drink offerings. 12 ¶ And in the fifteenth day of the seventh month you shall have an holy f 〈◊〉 the feast of the Tabernacles. convocation: you 〈◊〉 do no servile work (therein,) but you shall keep afeast unto the Lord seven days. 13 And you shall offer a burned offerings for a sacrifice made by fire of sweet savour unto the Lord, thirteen young bullocks, two rams (and) fourteen lambs of a year old: they shallbe without blemish. 14 And their meat offering shallbe of fine flower mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto every bullock of the thirteen bullocks, two tenth deals to either of the two rams, 15 And one tenth deal unto each of the fourteen lambs, 16 And one he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, his meat offering and his drink offering. 17 ¶ And the () The second day of the feast of Tabernacles. second day (you shall offer) twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of a year old without blemish. 18 With their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, & for the lambs according to their number, after the manner, 19 And an he goat for a sin offering [beside the continual burned offering and his meat offering] and their drink offerings. 20 ¶ Also the () The third 〈◊〉 third day (you shall offer) eleven bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of a year old with out blemish, 21 With their meat offering and their drink offerings, for the bullocks, for the rams, & for the lambs, after their number according to the g According to the ceremonies appointed thereunto. meat. 22 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, and his meat offerings and his drink offering. 23 ¶ And the () The fourte day. fourth day (you shall offer) tene bullocks, two rams, (and) fourteen lambs of a year old with out blemish. 24 Their meat offering and their drink offerings, for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs according to their number after the manner, 25 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, his meat offering and his drink offering. 26 ¶ In the () The 〈◊〉 day. fifth day also (you shall offer) nine bullocks, two rams, (and) fourteen lambs of a year old without blemish, 27 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, & for the lambs according to their number, after the manner, 28 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering and his meat offering and his drink offering. 29 ¶ And in the () The sixt day. sixt day (you shall offer) eight bullocks, two rams, (and) fourteen lambs of a year old without blemish, 30 And their meat offering, and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, & for the lambs according to their number, after the manner, 31 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, his meat offering and his drink offerings. 32 ¶ In the () The seventh day. seventh day also (you shall offer) seven bullocks, two rams (and) fourteen lambs of a year old without blemish, 33 And their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullocks, for the rams, and for the lambs according to their number, after their manner, 34 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, his meat offering and his drink offering. 35 ¶ In the () The eight day. 〈◊〉. 23. 36. eight day, you shall have* a solemn assembly: you shall do no servile work (therein,) 36 But you shall offer a burned offering, a sacrifice made by fire for a sweet savour unto the Lord, one bullock, one ram, (and) seven lambs of a year old with out blemish, 37 Their meat offering and their drink offerings for the bullock, for the ram, and for the lambs according to their number, after the manner, 38 And an he goat for a sin offering, beside the continual burned offering, and his meat offering, and his drink offering. 39 These things you shall do unto the Lord in your feasts, beside your h Beside the sacrifices that you shall vower or offer of your own minds. vows, and your free offerings, for your burned offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings and for your peace offerings. CHAP. XXX. 3 Concerning vows. 4 The vow of this maid. 7 Of the wife. 10 Of the widow, or divorced. 1 THen Moses spoke unto the children of Israel according to all that the Lord had commanded ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. him. 2 Moses also spoke unto the heads of the tribes a Because they might declare them to the Israelites. concerning the children of Israel, saying, This is the thing which the Lord hath commanded, 3 Whosoever a vow unto the Lord, or sweareth an oath to bind him ” Ebr. his soul. self by a bond, he shall not break his ” Ebr. violate his word. promise, (but) shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth. 4 If a woman also vow a vow unto the Lord, and bind herself by a bond, (being) in her father's house, in the time of her youth, 5 And her father hear her vow and bond, where with she hath bound herself, and her father hold his b For in so doing he doth approve her. peace concerning her, than all her vows shall stand and every bond, wherewith she hath bound herself, shall stand. 6 But if her c By not approving or consenting to her vow. father disallow her the same day that he heareth all her vows & bonds, wherewith she hath bound herself, they shall not be of value, & the Lord will forgive her, because her father disallowed her. 7 And if she have an husband when she voweth or d 〈◊〉 by oath, or solemn promise. pronounceth (aught) with her lips, wherewith she bindeth herself. 8 If her husband herded it and holdeth his peace concerning her, the same day he heareth it, than her vow shall stand, and her bonds wherewith she bindeth herself shall stand in effect. 9 But if her husband disallow her the same day that he heareth it, then shall he make her vow which she hath made, and that that she hath pronounced with her lips, wherewith she bond her e For she is in 〈◊〉 of her husband, and can perform nothing without his consent. self, of none effect: and the Lord will forgive her. 10 But every vow of a widow, and of her that is divorced [wherewith she hath bond herself] shall stand in f For they are not under the authority of theman. effect with her. 11 And if she vowed in her house bands g Her husband being alive. house, or bond herself streictly with an oath, 12 And her husband hath herded it, & held his peace concerning her, not disallowing her, than all her vows shall stand, and every bond, where with she bound herself, shall stand in effect. 13 But if her husband disannulled them, the same day that he herded them, nothing that proceeded out of her lips concerning her vows or concerning ” Ebr. the bonds of her soul. her bonds, shall stand in effect: (for) her husband hath disannulled them: and the Lord will forgive her 14 (So) every vow, and every oath (or) bond, (made) to h To 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 self by 〈◊〉, or other bodily exercises. humble the soul, her husband may establish it, or her husband may break it. 15 But if her husband hold his peace concerning her from i And warn her not the same day that he heareth it, as 〈◊〉. 9 day to day, them he stablisheth all her vows and all her bonds which she hath made: he hath confirmed them because he held his peace concerning her the same day that he herded (then.) 16 But if he k Not the same day he herded them, but some day after, the sin shallbe imputed to him and not to her. break them after that he hath heard them, then shall he bear her iniquity. 17 These are the ordinances which the Lord commanded Moses, between a man & his wife, (&) between the father & his daughter, (being) young in her father's house. CHAP. XXXI. 8 Five Kings of Midián and Balaám are slain. 18 Only the maids are reserved alive. 27 The pray is equally divided. 49 A present given of israel 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying Chap. 25. 17. 2 * Revenge the children of Israel of the Midianites, (and) afterward shalt thou be * gathered unto thy people. Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. 3 And Moses spoke to the people, saying, Harness some of you unto war, and let them go against Midián, to execute the vengeance of the Lord a As he had commanded. Chap. 25. 17. declaring also that the injury done against his people is done against him. against Midián. 4 A thousand of every tribe through out all the tribes of Israel, shall you sand to the war. 5 So there were taken out of the thousands of Israel, twelve thousand prepared unto war, of every tribe a thousand. 6 And Moses sent them to the war, (even) a thousand of every tribe, and (sent) b For his 〈◊〉 zeal that he 〈◊〉 to the Lord them with Phinehás the son of Eleazár the Priest to the war & the holy instruments: Chap. 25. 13. that is, the trumpets to blow (were) in his hand 7 And they warred against Midián, as the Lord had commanded Moses, and slew all the males. 8 They slew also the Kings of Midián among them that were slain: * Eui and Rékem, & josh. 13. 21. Zur, and Her and Réba five Kings of Midián, and they slew c The false prophet who gave counsel how to 'cause the Israelites to offend their God. Balaám the son of Beór with the sword: 9 But the children of Israel took the women of Midián prisoners, and their children, & spoiled all their cattle, and all their flocks, and all their goods. 10 And they burned all their cities, wherein they dwelled, & all their “ Or, palaces and gorgeous buildings. villages with fire. 11 And they took all the spoil and all the pray (both) of men and beasts. 12 And they brought the d 〈◊〉 the women and little children captives and that which they had taken, & the spoil unto Moses and to Eleazár the Priest, and unto the Congregation of the children of Israel, into the camp in the plain of Moáb, which was by Jordan (toward) jerichon. 13 ¶ Then Moses and Eleazár the Priest, and all the princes of the Congregation went out of the camp to meet them. 14 And Moses was angry with the captains of the host, with the captains over thou sands, and captains over hundreds, which came from the war and battle. 15 And Moses said unto them, What; have you saved all the e As though he said, You aught to have spared none Chap. 25. 2. women? 16 Behold, * these caused the children of Israel through the * counsel of Balaám to commit a trespass against the Lord, f For worshipping of Peor. as concerning 2. Pet. 2. 15. Peôr, and there came a plague among the Congregation of the Lord 27 Now therefore, * slay all the males amóg judg. 21. 11. the g 〈◊〉 is, all the men children. children, and kill all the women that have known men by carnal copulation. 18 But all the women children that have not known carnal copulatió, keep alive for yourselves. 19 And you shall remain without the host seven days, all that have killed any person, * and all that have touched any dead, Chap 19 11. (and) purify both yourselves and your prisoners the third day and the seventh. 20 Also you shall purify every garment and all that is made of skins and all work of goats here, & all things made of wood. 21 ¶ And Eleazár the Priest said unto the men of war, which went to the battle, This is the ordinance “ Or, contained in the Law. of the law which the Lord * commanded Moses, 22 As for gold, and silver, brass, iron, tin, Chap. 19 12. and lead: 23 (Even) all that may abide the fire, you shall make it go through the fire, and it shall be clean: yet, it shall be h The third day and before it be 〈◊〉 purified with * the water of purification: and all that suffereth not the fire, you shall 'cause to pass by the Chap. 19 9 i It shallbe washed water. 24 You shall wash also your clotheses the seventh day, and you shallbe clean: and afterward you shall come into the Host. 25 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 26 Take the sum of the pray that was taken, (both) of persons and of cattle, thou and Eleazár the Priest, and the chief fathers of the Congregation. 27 And divide the pray () The pray is first divided equally among al. between the soldiers that went to the war, and all the Congregation. 28 And thou shalt take a tribute unto the Lord of the k Of the pray that falls to the soldiers. men of war, which went out to battle: one person of five hundredth, (both) of the persons, and of the beeves, and of the Asses, and of the sheep. 29 You shall take it of their half and give it unto Eleazár the Priest, (as) an have offering of the Lord 30 But of the half of the children of Israel thou shalt take l The Israelites which had not been at war, of every fiftieth paid one to the Lord: and the soldiers, one of every five hundredth. one, taken out of fifty, (both) of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the sheep, (even) of all the cattle: and thou shalt give them unto the Levites, which have the charge of the Tabernacle of the Lord 31 And Moses and Eleazár the Priest did as the Lord had commanded Moses. 32 And the booty, (to wit,) the rest of the pray which the men of war had spoilt, was six hundredth seventy and five thousand sheep, 33 And seventy and two thousand beeves, 34 And three score and one thousand asses, 35 And two and thirty thousand persons, in all of women that had “ Ebr. not known the bed of man. lyen by no man. 36 And the half, (to wit,) the part of them that went out to war touching the number of sheep, was three hundredth seven and thirty thousand, and five hundredth. 37 And the m This is the portion that the gave to the Lord Lords tribute of the sheep was six hundredth and seventy and five. 38 And the beeves (were) six and thirty thou sand, whereof the Lords tribute (was) seventy and two. 39 And the asses (were) thirty thousand and five hundredth, whereof the Lords tribute (was) three score and one: 40 And n Meaning of the maids, or virgins which had not companied withman. of persons sixteen thousand, whereof the Lords tribute (was) two and thirty persons. 41 And Moses gave the tribute of the Lords, offering unto Eleazár the Priest, as the lord had commanded Moses. 42 And of the o Of that part which was given unto them, in dividing the spoil. half of the children of Israel, which Moses divided from the men of war, 43 [For the half that pertained unto the Congregation] was three hundredth thirty and seven thousand sheep and five hundredth, 44 And six and thirty thousand beeves, 45 And thirty thousand asses, and five hundredth, 46 And sixteen thousand persons, 47 Moses, I say, took of the half that pertained unto the p which had not been at war. children of Israel, one taken out of fifty, (both) of the persons & 〈◊〉 the cattle, and gave them unto the Levites, which have the charge of the Taber nacle of the Lord, as the Lord had common dead Moses. 48 ¶ Then the captains which were over thousands of the host, the captains over the thousands, and the captains over the hundreds came unto Moses. 49 And said to Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under ” Ebr under out hands. our authority, & there lacketh not one man of us. 50 q The captains by this free offering acknowledge the great benefit of God in preserving his people. We have therefore brought a present un to the Lord, what every man found of jewels of gold, bracelets, & chains, rings ear rings, and ornaments of the legs, to make an atonement sore our souls before the Lord 51 And Moses & Eleazar the Priest took, the gold of them (and) all wrought jewels. 52 And all the gold of the offering that they offered up to the Lord, [of the captains over thousands and hundreds] (was) sixte ne thousand seven hundredth and fifty she kels. 53 [(For) the men of war had spoilt, every man for him r And gave no portion to their captains. self.] 54 And Moses and Eleazar the Priest took the gold of the captains over the thousands, and over the hundreds, and brought it into the Tabernacle of the Congregation for a s That the Lord might remember the children of Israêl. memorial of the children of Israel before the Lord CHAP. XXXII. 2 The request of the Reubenites and Gadites. 16 And their promise unto Moses. 20 Moses granteth their request. 33 The Gadites, Reubenites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, conquer & build cities on this side Jordan. 1 NOw the children of a Reubèn come of Leah, and Gad of zilpah her hand maid. Reuben, and the children of Gàd had an exceadig great multitude of cattle and they saw the land of Iazér, and the land of b Which mountain was so named of the heap of stories that jaakob made as a sign of the covenant between him and Laban, Gene. 11. 43. Gilead, that it was an apt place for cattle. 2 Then the children of Gad, and the children of Reuben came, and spoke unto Moses and to Eleazar the Priest, & unto the princes of the congregation saying. 3 (The land of) Ataroth, and Dibon, and Iazér, and Nimrah, and Heshbon, & Elealého and Shebam, and Nebô, and Beon, 4 Which country the Lord smote before the Congregation of Israel, is a land (meet) for cattle, and thy servants have cattle: 5 Wherefore, said they, If we have found grace in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants for a possession (&) bring us not over Jordan. 6 And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war and you tarry here? 7 Wherefore now “ Ebr break. discourage you the heart of the children of israel to go over into the land, which the Lord hath given 〈◊〉 8 Thus did your fathers when I sent them from 〈◊〉- barnéa to see the land. Chap. 13. 24. 9 For * when they went up even unto the " Or, 〈◊〉, river of Eshcól, and saw the land: they discouraged the heart of the children of Israel, that they would not go into the land, which the Lord had given them. 10 And the Lords wrath was kindled the same day, and he did swear saying. 11 ” Ebr if any oh the men. None of the men that came out of Egypt * from twenty year old and above, shall see the land for the which I swore unto, Chap. 14. 28. to jyhak, and to jaakob, because they have not “ Or persevered and contained. wholly followed me: 12 Except Caleb the son ôf jephunnéh the Kenesite, and joshúa the son of Nun: for they have constantly followed the Lord 13 And the Lord was vere angry with Israel, and made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation that had done c Because they murmured, neither would believe their report, which told the truet has concerning the land. evil in the sight of the Lord were consumed. 14 And behold, you are risen up in your fathersteade (as) an increase of sinful men still to augment the fierce wrath of the Lord, toward Israel. 15 For if you turn away from following him, he will yet again leave (the people) in the wilderness, and d By your occasion. you shall destroy all this folk. 16 And they went near to him and said, We will build sheep folds here for ourshepe (and for our cattle, and cities for our children. 17 But we ourselves will be ready armed (to go) before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their e In the land of of Canaan. place: but our children shall dwell in the defenced cities. because of the inhabitants of the land. 18 We will not return unto our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited, every man his inheritance. 19 neither will we inherit with then beyond Jordan and on that side, because our inhe ritance is fallen to us on this side Jordan josh. 〈◊〉. Eastward. 20 ¶ * And Mosês said unto them, If you will do this thing, & go armed f Before the Ark of the Lord before the Lord to war: 21 And will go every onê of you in harness over Jordan before the Lord, until he hath cast out his g That is, the inhabitants of the land. enemies from his sight: 22 And until the land be subdued before the Lord, than you shall return and be innocent toward the Lord, and toward Israel: and this land shall be your possession h The Lord will grant you this land which you require. before the Lord 23 But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord & be sure that your sinné i You shall asseuredly be punished for your sin ne. will find you out. 24 Build you (then) cities for your children and folds for your sheep, and do that you have spoken. 25 Then the children of Gad and the children of Reuben spoke unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will do as my lord commands, 26 Our children, our wives, our sheep, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead, 27 But * thy servants will go every one armed josh. 4. 12. towarre before the Lord for to fight as my lord sayeth. 28 So concerning them Moses k Moses gave charge that is pro mes made to the 〈◊〉 and others should be performed after his death, so that they 〈◊〉 not there's. commanded Eleazar the Priest, & joshúa the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel: 29 And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad, and the Children of Reuben, will go with you over Jordan, all armed to fight before the Lord, then when the land is subdued before you, you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession: 30 But if they will not go over with you armed, than they shall have their possessions among you in the land of Canaan. 31 And the children of Gad, and the children of Reuben answered, saying, As the l That is attributed to the lord which his messenger speaketh Lord hath said unto thy servants, so will we do 32 We will go armed before the Lord into the land of Canaan: that the possession of our inheritance (may be) to us on this side jor déns. 33 * So Mosès gave unto then (even) to the Deut. 3. 11. children, of Gad, and to the children of Reu josh. 〈◊〉. 8. & 22, 4. béns, and to half the tribe of Manasseh the son of Joseph the kingdom of Sihôn King of the m The Amorities dwelled on both sides of Jordan, 〈◊〉 here hemaketh mention of them that dwelled on this side, and 〈◊〉, 10. 12 he speaketh of them that inhabited be yond 〈◊〉. Amorites, and the kingdom of Og, King of Bashan, the land with the cities thereof and coasts, even the cities of the country round about. 34 ¶ Then the children of Gad built Dibón and Atarôth, and Aroér, 35 And Atronth, Shophan, and Iazér, and jogbehah. 36 And Beth-nimràh, and Beth-haran, defenced cities: also sheep folds. 37 And the children of Reuben built Heshbon and Elealéh, and Kiriathàim, 38 And Nebo, and Baal meon, & turned their names, & Shibmah and gave other names unto the cities which they built. Gene. 50. 〈◊〉. 39 And the children * of Machir the son of Manasseh went to Gilead, & took it & put out the Amorites that dwells therein. 40 Then Moses gave Gilead unto Machir the son of Manassah, and he dwelled therein. 41 * And jaîr the son of Manasseh went & 〈◊〉. 3. 14. took the small towns thereof, and called them n That is the vil lages 〈◊〉. Havoth jair. 42 Also Nobah went and took Kenath, with the villages thereof and called it Nobah, after his own name. CHAP. XXXIII. 1 Two and forty journey is of Israel are numbered 52 They are commanded to kill the Canaanites. 1 THese are the a From whence they 〈◊〉, & whether they ca 〈◊〉. journeys of the children of Israel, which went out of the land of Egypt according to their bands under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2 And Moses written their going out by their journeys according to the commandment of the Lord: so these are the journeys of their going out. 3 Now they * departed from Ramesés the Exod. 12. 37. first month (even) the) fifteenth day of the first month, on the morrow after the Passeouer (and) the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. 4 [For the Egyptians buried all their first borne, which the Lord had smitten among them: upon their b Ethermeaning their, idols, or their men of authority. gods also the Lord did execution.] 5 And the children of Israel removed from Ramesés, and pitched in Succoth. 6 And they departed from * Succoth, and Exod. 13. 20. pitched in Etham, which is in the edge of the wilderness. 7 And they remoned from Ethàm, and turned again unto c At the common dement of the Lord 〈◊〉 Exod. 14. 2. Pi-hahiroth, which is before Baal-zephon, and pitched before migdol. 8 And they departed from before hahiroth and * went through the mids of the Sea Exod. 15. 22. into the wilderness, and went three days journey in the wilderness, of Etham, and pitched in Marah. 9 And they removed from Marah, and came unto * Elim, and in Elim were twelve foun tains of wator, and seventy palm trees, Exod 15. 27. and they pitched there. 10 And they removed from Elim, and camped by the read Sea. 11 And they removed from the read Sea, and lay in the * wilderness of Sin. Exod. 16. 〈◊〉. 12 And they took their journey out of the wilderness of Sin, and set up their tents in Dophkah. 13 And they departed from Dophkah & lay in Alush. 14 And they removed from Alúsh, and lay in * Rephidim, where was no water for the people to drink. Exod. 7. 1. 15 And they departed from Rephidim, & pitched in the * wilderness of Sinai. 〈◊〉. 19 1. 16 And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched * in Kibroth Hattaavah. 17 And they departed from Kibroth Hattaavah, Chap. 11. 34. and lay at Hazeroth. 18 And they departed from Hazeroth, and pitchet at Rithmah. 19 And they departed from Rithmah, & pitched at Rimmon Parez. 20 * And they departed from Rimmon Parez, Chap. 11. 35. & 13. 〈◊〉 and pitchet in Libnah. 21 And they removed from Libnah, and pitched in Rissah. 22 And they journeyed from Rissah, and pitched in Kehelathah. 23 And they wonted from Kehelathah, and pitched in mount Shapher. 24 And they removed front mount Shapher, and lay in Haradah. 25 And they removed from Haradah, & pitched in Makheloth, This map properly appertaineth to the 33 Chap. of Numbers. This map declareth the way, which the Israélites went for the space of forty years from Egypt through the wilderness of Arabia, until they 〈◊〉 into the land of Canaan, as it is mentioned in Exod. Nomb. & Deut. It containeth also the 42 places where they pitched their tents, which are named Number. 33 with the observation of the degrees, concerning the length and the breadth, and the places of their abode set out by numbers. say in Tahath. 27 And they departed from Tahath, & pitched in Tarah. 28 And they removed from Taràh, & pitched in Mithkah. 29 And they went from Mithkah, & pitched in Hashmonah. 30 And they departed from Hashmonah: and lay in Moseróth. 31 And they departed from Moserôth, and pitched in Bene-iaakan, 32 And they removed from Bene-iaakan, & lay in Hor-hagidgad. 33 And they went from Hor-hagidgad, and pitched in jotbathah. 34 And they removed from jotbathah, and lay in Ebronah. 35 And they departed from Ebronah, and lay in Ezion-gaber. Chap. 20. 22. 36 And they removed from Ezion-gaber, and pitched in the * wilderness of Zin, which is Kadesh. 37 And they removed from Kadesh, and pitched in mount Hor in the edge of the land Chap. 20. 25. Deut. 32. 50. of Edóm. 38 * [And Aarón the Priest went up in to mount Hor at the commandment of the Lord, and died there, in the fortieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the first day of the d 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 call Ab & answereth to part of 〈◊〉 & part of August. fifth month. 39 And Aarôn was an hundredth, and three & twenty year old, when he died in mount Hor Chap. 21. 〈◊〉. 40 And * King Arad the Canaanite, which dwelled in the South of the land of Canaan herded of the coming of the children of Israel]. 41 And they departed from mount * Hor, and pitched in Zalmonah. 42 And they departed from Zalmonah, and Chap. 21. 10 pitched in Punón. 43 And they departed from Punón, and pitched in Obóth. 44 And they departed from Obóth, and pitched in jie-abarim, in the borders of Moab Rom. 25 4. 45 And they departed from * Limb, and pitched in Dibón-gad, 46 And theiremoved from Dibón-gad, and lay in Almón-diblathaim. 47 And they removed from Almón-diblathaim, and pitched in the mountains of Abarim before Nebô. 48 And they departed from the mountains of Abarim, and pitched in the “ Or field. plain of Moàb, by jordan (toward) Ierichô. 49 And they pitched by Jordan, from Bethieshimôth unto * Abel-shittim in the plai Chap. 21. 1. ne of moab. 50 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses in the plain of Moab, by, Jordan (toward) Ierichô saying, 51 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, * When you are come over Jordan Deut 7 a. 〈◊〉. 11. 11. to enter in to the land of Canaan. 52 You shall then drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you, & destroy all their e Which were set up in 〈◊〉 high places to worship. pictures, & break a sunder all their images of metal, & pluck down all their high places. 53 And you shall possess the land and dwell the rain: for I have given you the land to possess it. 54 And you shall inherit the land by lot according Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. to your families: * to the more you shall give more inheritance, & to the fewer the less inheritance, where the lot shall fall to any man, that shallbe his according to the tribes of your fathers shall you inherit. 55 But if you will not drive out the inhabitants of the land before you, than those which you let remain of them, shall be * “ Or 〈◊〉. pricks in josh. 〈◊〉. 13. your eyes, and thorns in your sides, & shall judg. 2. 3. vex you in the land wherein you dwell. 56 Moreover, it shall come to pass, that I shall do unto you, as I thought to do unto them. CHAP. XXXIIII. The coactes and borders of the land of Canáan. 〈◊〉 Certain men are assigned to divide the land. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, 2 Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When you come into the land of Canaan, this is the a Meaning the description of the land. land that shall fall unto your inheritance (that is) the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof. 3 * And your Southquarter shallbe from the wilderness of Zin to the borders of Edôm: josh. 15. 〈◊〉. so that your Southquarter shallbe from the salt Sea coast Eastward: 4 And the border shall compass you from the south to Maaleh-akrabbim, and reach to Zin, and go out from the south to Ka " Orascending up of 〈◊〉. desh-barnea: thence it shall stretch to Hazar-addar, and go along to Azmôn. 5 And the border shall compass from Azmon unto the b Which was Nilus. or, as some think Rhinocorura. river of Egypt, and shall go out to the sea. 6 And your Westquarter shall be the great c Which is called Mediterraneum. sea: ever that border shallbe your West-coast. 7 And this shall be your Northquarter: you shall mark out your border from the great sea (unto) mount d Which is a 〈◊〉 near 〈◊〉 and Sidon and not that Hor in the wilderness where Aaron died. Hor. 8 From mount Hor you shall point out till it co me unto Hamath, and the end of the coast shallbe at Zedad. 9 And the coast shall reach out to Ziphron, & go out at Hazar-enan, this shallbe your Northquarter. 10 Andye shall mark out your Eastquarter from Hazar-enan to Shepham. 11 And the coast shall go down from Shephan to Riblah, and from the Eastside of Ain: and the same border shall descend and go out at the side of the Sea of e Which in the Gospel is called the lake of Genuazereth. Chinneréth Eastward. 12 Also that border shall go down to Jordan and leave at the salt Sea this shallbe your land with the coasts thereof round about 13 ¶ Then Moses, commanded the children of Israel, saying, This is the land which you shall inherit by lot, which the Lord common deed to give unto nine tribes and half the tribe. Chap. 32. 33. 14 * For the tribe of the children of Reuben josh. 14. 2. according to the households of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to their father's households, & half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance. 15 Two tribes and an half tribe have received their inheritance on this side of Jordan (toward) jerichó full East. 16 ¶ Again the lord speak to Moses, saying. 17 These are the names of the men which shall divide the land unto you: Eleazar the Priest, and joshú a the son of Nun, 18 And you shall take also a f One of the heads or chief men of 〈◊〉 tribe. prince of every tribe to divide the land. 19 The names also of the men are these: Of the tribe of judah, Caleb the son of jephunnéh. 20 And of the tribe of the sons of Simeón Shemuél the son of Ammihúd. 21 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of 〈◊〉. 22 Also of the tribe of the sons of Dan, the prince Bukki, the son of jogli. 23 Of the sons of joseph of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, the prince Hanniél the son of Ephód. 24 And of the tribe of the sons of Ephraim, the prince Kemuél, the son of Shiph tan. 25 Of the tribe also of the sons of Zebulûn the prince Elizaphan, the son of Parnach 26 So of the tribe of the sons of Issachar, the prince Paltiél the son of Azzan. 27 Of the tribe also of the sónes of Asher, the prince Ahihúd the son of Shelomi, 28 And of the tribe of the sons of Naphta li, the prince Pedahél, the son of Ammihúd. 29 These are they: whom the Lord common deed to g And be judges over every piece of ground that should fall to 〈◊〉 by lot, to 〈◊〉 that all things might be done orderly & without 〈◊〉. divide the inheritance unto the children of Israel, in the land of Canaan. CHAP. XXXV. 2 Unto the Levites agree given cities and suburbs. 11. The cities of refuge. 16 The law of murder. 30 For one man's witness shall no man be condemned. 1 ANd the Lord spoke unto Moses in the plain of Moab by Jordan (toward) jerichó saying. 2 * Command the children of Israel, that josh. 21. 2. they give unto the a Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 no inheritance assigned them in the land of Canaan. Levites of the inheritance of their possession, b God would have them 〈◊〉 through all the land because the people might be preserved by the in thou obedience of God & his law. cities to dwell in you shall give also unto the Levites the suburbs of the cities round about them. 3 So they shall have the cities to due in, and their suburbs shallbe for their cattle, and for their substance, & for all their beasts. 4 And the suburbs of the cities, which you shall give unto the Levites, from the wall of the city outward (shallbe) a thousand cubits round about. 5 And you shall measure, without the city of the Eastside, c So that in all were three thousand, and in the compass of these two thousand they might plant & sow. two thousand cubits: and of the Southside, two thousand cubits: & of the Westside, two thousand cubits: & of the Northside, two thousand cubits: & the city (shallbe) in the mids, this shallbe (the measure) of the suburbs of their cities 6 And of the cities which you shall give unto Deut. 4. 〈◊〉. the Levites, * (there shallbe) six cities for refuge josh. 21. 3. , which you shall appoint, that he which killeth, may flee thither: and to them you shall add two and forty cities more. 7 All the cities which you shall give to the Levites (shallbe) eight and forty cities: them (shall you give) with their suburbs. 8 And concerning the cities which you shall give, of the possession of the children of Israel: of many you shall take more, and of few you shall take less: every one shall give of his cities unto the Levites, according to his inheritance, which he inheriteth. 9 ¶ And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and Exod. 21. 18. say unto them, * When you be come over Deut. 19 2. Jordan into the land of Canaan, josh. 20 1. 11 You shall appoint you cities, to be cities of refuge for you, that he slayer which slayeth any person unwares, may flec thither. 12 And these cities shallbe for you a refuge from the d Meaning, from the next of the kindred who aught to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 se. avenger, that he which killeth, die not, until he stand before the Congregation in judgement. 13 And (of) the cities which you shall give, six cities shall you have for refuge. 14 You shall appoint three e Among the 〈◊〉. on this side Jordan and you shall appoint three cities in the land Gadites, and half the tribe of 〈◊〉. of Canàan which shallbe cities of refuge, 15 These six cities shallbe a refuge for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, & for him that dwelleth among ” Ebr among 〈◊〉 you, that every one which killeth any person unwares, may flee thither. 16 * And if one f Wittingly, and willingly. smite an other with an instru Exod. 21, 14. meant of iron that he die, he (is) a murderer (and) the murderer shall die the death. 17 Also if he smite him by casting a g That is, with a big and dangerous stone in 〈◊〉 with a stone of his hand. stone, where with he may be slain, and he die, he is a murderer (and) the murderer shall die the death. 18 Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, where with he may be slain, if he die, he is a murderer, (and) the murderer shall die the death. 19 The revenger of the blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him. 20 But if he trust him * of hate, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die, Deut. 19 〈◊〉. 21 Or smite him through enmity. with his hand, that he die, he that smote him shall die the death (for) he is a murderer there venger of the blood shall slay the murderer when he meeteth him. 22 But if he punished him “ 〈◊〉 suddenly. Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. unadvisedly, and * not of hatred, or cast upon him any ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. thing, without saying of wait. 23 Or any stone [whereby he might be slain] and saw him not, or caused it to fall upon him, and he die, and was not his even my, neither sought him any harm. 24 Then the Congregation shall judge between the slayer & the h That is, his next kindman. avenger of blood according to these laws, 25 And the Gongregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the avenger of blood, and the Congregation shall restore him unto the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide there unto the death of the i Under this 〈◊〉 re is declared that our sins cold not be remitted but by death of the high Priest jesus Christ. high Priest, which is anointed with the holy oil. 26 But if the slayer come without the borders of the city of his refuge, whither he wasfled, 27 And the revenger of blood found him with out the borders of the city of his refuge, and the revenger of blood slay the k By the sentence of the judge. murderer, he shall be guiltless. 28 Because he should have remained in the city of his refuge, until the death of the high Priest: and after the death of the high Priest: the slayer shall return unto the land of his possession. 29 So these things shallbe a l A law to judge murders done, either of purpuse or unadvisedly. law of judgement unto you, through your generations in all your dwellings. 30 Whosoever killeth any person, the ( Deut. 17. 6. & 19 15. judge) shall slay the murderer, through * Matt. 18. 16. witnesses: but * one witness shall not testify a 2. Cor. 13. 1. 'gainst a person to 'cause him to die. 31 Moreover you shall take no recompense for the life of the murderer, which is m Which purposing hath committed murder. worthy to die: but he shall be put to death. 32 Also you shall take no recompense for him that is fled to the city of his refuge, that he should come again, and dwell in the land before the death of the high Priest. 33 So you shall not pollute the land where in you shall dwell “ Or murder. for blood defileth the land: and the land can not be n So God is minful of the blood wrongfully shed that he maketh his dumb creatures to demand vengeance the 〈◊〉. cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it. 34 Defile not therefore the land which you shall in habit, for I dwell in the mids thereôf: for I the Lord dwell among the children of Israel. CHAP. XXXVI. 6 a ordre for the marriage of the daughters of zelophe had. 7. The inheritance cold not be given from one tribe to another. 1 THen a It seemeth that the tribes contended who might marry these daughters to have their inheritance: and therefore the sons of Joseph pro posed the 〈◊〉 to Moses. the chief fathers of the family of the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir the son of Manasseh, of the families of the sons of Joseph, came, and spoke before Moses, and before the princes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel. 2 And said, * The Lord commanded b Meaning 〈◊〉 my Chap. 27. 1. lord to give the land to inherit by lot to josh. 17. 〈◊〉. the children of Israel: and my lord was commanded by the Lord, to give the inheritance of Zelophehad our brother unto his daughters. 3 If they be married to any of the sons of the (other) tribes of the children of Israel then shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of our fathers & shall be put unto the inheritance of the tribe where of they shallbe: so shall it be taken a way from the lot of our inheritance. 4 Also when the c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at no time it 〈◊〉 return 〈◊〉 the jubilee all things returned to their own 〈◊〉 bes. jubilee of the children of Israel cometh, then shall their inheritance be put unto the inheritance of the tribe whereof they shallbe so shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our fathers. 5 Then Moses commanded the children of Israel, according to the word of the lord saying, The tribe of the sons of Joseph have said d For the tribe cold not have continued if the inheritance which was the maintenance thereof should have been abalienated to others. dwell. 6 This is the thing that the Lord hath commanded, concerning the daughters of Zelophehad, saying, They shall be wives; to whom they think best, only to the family of the tribe of their father shall they marry: 7 So shall not the inheritance of the children of israel remove from tribe to tribe, for every one of the children of Israel shall joy ne himself to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers, 8 And every daughter that possesseth any e When there is no male to inherit inheritance of the tribes of the children of Israel, shall be wife unto one of the fami lie of the tribe of her father that the children of Israel may enjoy every man the inheritance of their fathers. 9 neither shall the inheritance go about from tribe to tribe: but every one of the tribes of the children of Israel shall stick to his own inheritance. 10 As the Lord commanded Moses, sodid the daughters of Zelophehad. 11 For * Mahlàh, Tirzah, and Hoglah, & Milcah, Chap. 27. 〈◊〉 and Noàh the daughters of Zelophehàd were married unto their father's brothers sons, 12 They were wives (to certain) of the fami lies of the sons of Manasseh the son of Joseph, so their inheritance remained in the tribe of the family of their father. 13 These are the f Touching the ceremonial and judicial laws. commandments and laws which the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses, unto the children of Israel in the plain of Moab, by Jordan (toward) jericho. THE FIFTH BOOK OF MOSES called * That is a 〈◊〉 de law: so called, because the Law which God gave in moun Sinai, is here repeared as though it were a new Law and this book is a commentary or exposition of the tem commandments. Deuteronomie. THE ARGUMENT. THe wondered love of God toward his Church is lively set forth in this book. For albeit through their ingratitude and sundry rebellions against God, for the space of forty years, Deut. 9 7. they had deserveth to have been cut of from the number of his people, and for ever to have been deprived of the use of his holy word, and sacraments: yet he did ever preserve his Church even for his own mercy's sake, and would still have his Name called upon among them wherefore he bringeth them into the land of Cánaan, destroyeth their enemies giveth them their country towns, and goods, and exborteth them by the example of their fathers (whose infidelity, idolatry, adulteries, murmurings and rebellion, he had most sharply punished to fear and obey the Lord, to embrace and keep his law without adding there unto or dimi nishing there from. For by his word be would he knowento be their God, and they his people, by his word he would govern his Church, & by the same they should learn to obey him by his word he would discern the false Prophet from the true light from darkness, error from knowledge, and his own people from all other nations and infideles: teaching them thereby to refuse & detest, destroy and abolish what soever is not agreeable to his holy will, seem it other wise never so good or precious in the eyes of man And for this cause God promised to raise up Kings and governors for the setting for the of this word and preservation of his Church giving unto them an especial charge for the executing thereof, whom therefore be willeth to exercise themselves diligently in the continual study and meditation of the same that they might learn to fear the Lord love their subjects abhor covetousness and vice, and whatsoever offendeth the majesty of God And as he had tofore instructed their fathers in all things apperte 〈◊〉, both to his spiritual service, & also for the maintenant of that society which is between men: so he prescribeth here anew, all such laws & ordinances which either concern his divine service or else are necessary for a common weal: appointing unto every estate and degree their charge and 〈◊〉: aswell how to rule and live in the fear of God as to nourish friendship toward their neighbours and to preserve that or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God hath established among men threatening with all most horrible plagues to them that transgress his commandments and promising all blessing and felicity to such as observe and obey them. CHAP. I 2 A brief reharsal of things done before, from Horeb unto Kadesh-bernea. 32 Moses reproveth the people for their incredulity. 44 The Israelites are over come by the Amorites because they fought against the commandment of the Lord 1 THESE be the words which Moses spoke unto all Israélon a In the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. this side 〈◊〉 in the wilderness, b So that the wilderness was between the Sea & this plain of Moab. in the plain, over against that read Sea, between Paran & Tophel, and Laban, & Hazeroth, and Di-za hab. 2 (There are) eleven days journey from c In 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉, forty years before this the law was given but because all that were then of 〈◊〉 and judgement were now dead Moses repeareth the 〈◊〉 to the youth which either then were not born. or had not judge meant. Horeb unto Kadésh-barnea, by the way of mount Seir. 3 And it came to pass in the first day of the eleventh month, in the forteth year, that Moses spoke unto the children of Israel according unto all that the Lord had given him in commandment unto them. 4 After that he had slain d By 〈◊〉 examples of Gods savour their minds are prepared to receive the Law. * Sihôn the King of the Amorites which dwelled in Heshbon, and Og King of Bashan, which dwelled at Ashtaroth in 〈◊〉. 5 On this side Jordan in the land of Moab e The second 〈◊〉. began Moses to declare this Law saying, Nom 〈◊〉, 24. 6 The Lord our God spoke unto us in f In the second year, and second month. Horeb, saying, You have dwelled long enough in this mount, 7 Turn you and depart, and go unto the Nom 20. 〈◊〉. mountain of the Amorities, and unto all places near thereunto in the plain, in the mountain, or in the valley: both South ward, and to the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon (even) unto the great river, the river ” 〈◊〉 Euphrates, Perath. 8 Behold, I have set the land before you: goin & * possess that land which the Lord Gene. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. & 17. 7. swore unto your fathers, Abraham, Izhak and jaakob, to give unto them & to their seed after them. 9 ¶ And I spoke g By the consel of 〈◊〉 my father in law. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 19 unto you the same time, saying, I am not able to bear you my self alone: 10 The lord your God hath h Not so much by the 〈◊〉 of nature, as 〈◊〉. multiplied you and behold, you are this day as the stars of heaven in number: 11 [The Lord God of your fathers make you: a thousand times so many more as you are, & bless you, as he hath promised you] 12 How can I alone i Signifying how great a burden it is, to govern the people. bear your cumbrance and your charge, and your strife? 13 Bring you men of wisdom and of understanding, and k Whose godliness and up rightness is known. known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you: 14 Than you answered me and said, The thing is good that thou hast commanded (us) to do. 15 So I took the chief of your tribes l 〈◊〉 what sort of men aught to have a public charge, read Exod, 18. wise & known men, and made them rulers over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifty, & captains over ten, and officers among your tribes. 16 And I charged your judges that same time saying, Hear thee (controversies) between joh. 7. 〈◊〉. your brethren, and * judge righteously be between every man and his brother, and the stranger that is with him. 17 You shall have no respect of person in judgement, Levi. 19 13. * but shall hear the small aswell Chap. 16. 19 as the great: you shall not fear the face 1. 〈◊〉. 17. 7. of man for the judgement is m And you are his 〈◊〉. Gods: and Prou. 24. 5. iam. 2. 2. the cause that is to hard for you, bring unto and I will hear it. 18 Also I commanded you the same time all the things which you should do. 19 ¶ Then we departed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness, [as you have seen] by the way of the mountain of the Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us: and we came to Kadesh barnéa. 20 And n So that the fault was in themselves that they did not sooner possess the inheritance promised. I said unto you, you are come unto the mountain of the Amorites, which the Lord our God doth give unto us. 21 Behold, the Lord thy God hath laid the land before thee: go up (and) possess it, as the Lord the God of thy fathers hath said unto thee: fear not, neither be discouraged 22 ¶ o Read 〈◊〉. 23. 1. Then you came unto me every one, and said, We will sand men before us, to search us out the land & to bring us word again, what way we must go up by, and unto what cities we shall come. 23 So the saying pleased me well, and I took twelve men of you, of every tribe one. 24 * Who departed, and went up into the Non. b. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. mountain, and came unto the “ Or, valley of the cluster of grapes. river Eshcôl, and searched out the (land.) 25 And took of the fruit of the land in their hands, and brought it unto us, and brought us word again, and p To wit, Caleb, and 〈◊〉: Moses 〈◊〉 the better part to the greater, that is, two to ten. said, It is a good land, which the Lord our God doth give us. 26 Not withstanding, you would not go up, but were disobedient unto the commandment of the Lord your God, 27 And murmured in your tents, and said, Because the Lord q Such was the jews unthankfulness, that they counted Gods especial love 〈◊〉 hated us, therefore hath he brought us out of the land of egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, & to destroy us. 28 Whether shall we go up? our r The other ten, not Caleb and joshua. brethren have discouraged our hearts, saying, The people (is) greater, and taller than we: the Cities (are) great and walled up to heaven and moreover we have fain the sons of the * Anakims' there. Nomb. 13. 29. 29 But I said unto you, Dread not, nor be afraid ' of them. 30 The Lord your God, s Declaring that to renounce our own force, and constantly to follow our vocation, and depend on the Lord, is the true, boldness, and agreeable to God. who goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did unto you in Egypt before your eyes. 31 And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how the Lord thy GOD bore thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way which you have go, until you came unto this place. 32 Yet for all this you did not believe the Lord your God, 33 * Who went in the way before you, to Exod 〈◊〉. 21. search you out a place to pitch your tents in, in fire by night, that you might see what way to go, and in a cloud by day. 34 Then the Lord herded the voice of your words, and was wroth, and swore, saying, 35 * Surely there shall not one of these men of Nomb. 14. 23. this froward generation, see that good land, which I swore to give unto your fathers. 36 Save Caleb the son of jephunneh: he 〈◊〉. 14. 6. shall see it, * and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath constantly followed the Lord 37 * Also the Lord was angry with me for your Nom 20. 12. & 27. 14. sakes, saying, * Thou also shalt not go in thither, Chap. 3. 26. & 4. 〈◊〉. & 34. 4. 38 But Ioshúa the son of Nun which standeth t Which ministereth unto thee. before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall 'cause israel to inherit it. 39 Moreover, your u Which were under twenry year old, as Non. 14. 〈◊〉. children, which you said should be a pray, and your sons, which in that day had no knowledge between good and evil, they shall go in thither, and unto them will I give it, and they shall possess it. 40 But as for you, turn back, & take your journey into the wilderness by ⁱ the way of the read Sea. 41 Then you answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the Lord, x This declareth mansnature, who will do that which God forbiddeth, and will not do that with he commands. we will go up, and fight, according to all that the Lord our God hath commanded us: and you armed you every man to the war, and were ready to go up into the mountain. 42 But the Lord said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight, [for I am y Signifying that man hath no strength, but when God is at hand to help him. not among you] jest you fall before your enemies. 43 And when I told you, you would not hear, but rebelled against the commandment of the Lord, and were presumptuous, and went up into the mountain. 44 Then the Amorites which dwelled in that mountain came out against you, and chased you [as bees use to do] and destroyed you in Seir, (even) unto Harmáh. 45 And when you came again, you wept before the LORD, but the Lord would not z Because you rather showed your 〈◊〉, then true 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 lamenting the loss of your brethèrens, than 〈◊〉 for your sins. hear your voice, nor incline his ears unto you. 46 Soye abode in Kadésha long time, according to the time that you had remained (before.) CHAP. II 1 Israel it is forbidden to fight with the Edomites. 9 Moabites. 19 And Ammonites. 33 Sihón King of Heshbón is discomfited. 1 THen a They obeyed, after that GOD had chastised them. we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness, by the way of the read Sea, as the Lord spoke unto me: and we compassed mount Seir a b Eight and thirty year, as ver. 14. long time. 2 And the Lord spoke unto me, saying, 3 You have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you Northward. 4 And warn thou the people, saying, You shall go through the c This was the second times for before they had caused the Israelites to 〈◊〉. coast of your brethren the children of Esáu, which devil in Seir, & they shall be afraid of you: take you good heed therefore. 5 You shall not provoke them: for I will not Nomb. 20. 21. give you of their land so much as a foot breadth, * because I have given mount Seir Gen. 36. 8. unto Esau for a possession. 6 You shall buy meat of them for money to eat, and you shall also procure water of them for money to drink. 7 For the Lordthy God hath d And given thee means 〈◊〉 thou mayest make recompense also God will direct thee by his providence, as 〈◊〉 hath done. blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness, and the Lord thy God hath been with thee this forty year, (and) 〈◊〉 thou hast lacked nothing. 8 And when we were departed from our brethren the children of Esáu which dwelled in Seîr, through the way of the “ Or, wilderness. plain, from Eláth, & from Ezion-gáber, we turned and went by the way of the wilderness of Moáb. 9 Then the Lord said unto me, Thou shalt not “ Or, besiege. vex Moáb, neither provoke them to battle: for I will not give thee of their land for a possession, because I have given Are unto the children e Which were the Moabites and Ammonites. of Lot for a possession. 10 The f Signifying that as these giants were driven out for their sins: so the wicked when 〈◊〉 sins are 〈◊〉 can not avoid God's plagues. Emims dwelled therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims'. 11 They also were taken for giants as the Anakims': whom the Moabites call Emims. 12 The Horims also dwelled in Seir before time, whom the children of Esáu chased out and destroyed them before them, and dwelled in their stead: as Israel shall do unto the land of his possession, which the Lord hath given them. 13 Now rise up, (said I,) and get you over the Nom. 21. 12. river * Zéred: and we went over the river Zéred. 14 The g He showeth hereby, that as God is 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 promise: so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are not in vain. space also wherein we came from Kadesh-barnéa until we were come over the river Zeréd, (was) eight and thirty years, until all the generation of the men of war were wasted out from among the host, as the Lord swore unto them. 15 For in deed the h His plague and punishment to destroy all that were 〈◊〉 year old and above. hand of the Lord was against them, to destroy them from among the host, till they were consumed. 16 ¶ So when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people: 17 Then the Lord spoke unto me, saying, 18 Thou shalt go through Are the coast of Moáb this day: 19 And thou shalt come near over against the children of Ammôn: (but) shalt not lay siege unto them, nor move war against them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammôn (any) possession: for I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession. 20 That also was taken for a land i 〈◊〉 called them 〈◊〉 Rephaims: 〈◊〉 is, 〈◊〉 or physicians to heal & 〈◊〉 vices: but were in deed zamzummims, that is, wicked and abominable. of giants: (for) giants dwelled therein a fore time, whom the Ammonites called Zamzummims: 21 A people (that was) great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims': but the LORD destroyed them before them, & they succeeded them in their inheritance, and dwelled in their stead: 22 As he did to the children of 〈◊〉 which devil in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims before them, and they possessed them, and dwelled in their stead unto this day. 23 And the Auims which dwelled in Hazerîm (even) unto “ Or, Gaza. Azzáh, the Caphtorims which came out of Caphtor destroyed them, and dwelled in their stead. 24 ¶ Rise up (therefore, said the Lord:) take your journey, and pass over the river Arnón: behold, I have given into thy hand Sihón: the k According to his promise made to 〈◊〉. Amorite, King of Heshbôn, & his land: begin to possess it and provoke him to battle. Gen. 15. 21. 25 This 〈◊〉 will l This declareth that the hearts of men are in God's hands either to be made faint, or bold. begin to sand thy fear & thy dread, upon all people under the heavens, which shall hear thy fame and shall tremble and quake before thee. 26 Then I sent messengers out of the wilderness of Kedemóth unto Sihonh King of Heshbôn, with words of peace, saying, 27 ¶ * Let me pass through thy land: I will go Nom. 21. 21. by the high way: I will neither turn unto the right-hand nor to the left. 28 Thou shalt sell me meat for money, for to eat, and shalt give me water for money for to drink: only I will go through on my foot, 29 [As the m Because neither entreaty nor examples of others cold move him, he cold not complain of his just destruction. children of Esáu which devil in Seir, and the Moabites which devil in Are, did unto me] until I be come over Jordan, into the land which the LORD our God giveth us. 30 But Sihôn the King of Heshbôn would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God had n God, in his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 doth not only appoint the ends, but the means tending to the same. hardened his spirit, & made his heart obstinate, because he would deliver him into thy hand, as (appeareth) this day 31 And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have begun to give Sihón and his land before thee: begin to possess and in herite his land. 32 * Then came out Sihonn to meet us, him Nomb. 21. 23. self with all his people to fight at jaház, 33 But the Lord our God delivered him ” Ebr. beforeus. into our power, & we smote him, and his sons and all his people. 34 And we took all his cities the same time, and destroyed every city, men, and o God had 〈◊〉 Canaan and therefore he would not that any of the wicked race should be preserved. women, and children: we let nothing remain 35 Only the cattle we took to ourselves, & the spoil of the cities which we took. 36 From Aroér, which is by the bank of the river of Arnôn, and (from) the City that is upon the river, even unto Gilead: there was not one city that escaped us (for) the Lord our God delivered up all “ Or, into our hand. before us. 37 Only unto the land of the children of Ammôn thou camest not, (nor) unto any place of the “ Or, 〈◊〉. river jabbók, nor unto the Cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the Lord our God forbade us CHAP. III 3 Og King of Bashán is slain. 11 The bigness of his bed. 18 The Reubenites and Gadites are commanded to go over Jordan armed before their brethren. 21 joshúa is made captain. 27 Moses is permitted to see the land, but not to enter, albeit he desired it. 1 THen we turned, and went vp by the way Nomb. 21. 33. of Bashán: * and Og King of Bashán a Therefore 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Lord, they had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his part to fight against him. Chap. 29. 7. came out against us, he, and all his people to fight at Edréi. 2 And the Lord said unto me, Fear him not, for I will deliver him, and all his people, and his land into thy hand, and thou shalt do unto him, as thou didst unto * Sihôn King of the Amorites, which dwelled Nomb. 21. 24. at Heshbón. 3 So the Lord our God delivered also unto Nomb. 21. 〈◊〉. our hand, * Og the King of Bashán, and all his people: and we smote him, until none was left him (alive,) 4 And we took all his Cities the same time, neither was there a City which we took not from them, (even) three score cities, (&) all the country of Argôb, the kingdom of Og in Bashán. 5 All these cities (were) fenced with high walls, gates and bars, beside b As villages and small towns. unwalled towns a great many. 6 And we overthrew them, as we did unto Sihôn King of Heshbòn, destroying every city, (with) men, c Because this was 〈◊〉 appointment, therefore it may not be judged cruel. women, and children. 7 But all the cattle and the spoil of the Cities we took for ourselves. 8 Thus we took at that time out of the hand of two Kings of the Amorites, the land that was on this side Jordan from the river of Arnôn unto mount Hermón: 9 [Which Hermón the Sidonians call Shiriôn, but the Amorites call it Shenir.] 10 All the cities of the plain and all Gilead, and all Bashán unto Salcháh, and Edréi, Cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashán. 11 For only Og King of Bashán remained of the remnant of the giants, d The more 〈◊〉 that this giant was, the 〈◊〉 occasion had they to glorify God for the victory. whose bed (was) a bed of iron: is it not at Rabbáth among the children of Ammon? the length thereof (is) nine cubits, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man. 12 And this land (which) we possessed at that time, from Aroér, which is by the river of Nomb. 32. 〈◊〉. Arnón, and half mount Gilead, * and the cities thereof, gave I unto the Reubenites and Gadites. 13 And the rest of Gilead, and all Bashán, the kingdom of Og, gave I unto the half tribe of Manasseh: (even) all the country of Argób with all Bashán, which is called, The land of giants. 14 Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argôb, unto the coasts of Geshuri, and called them after his own name, Bashán, Havoth jair unto e Meaning when he 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉. this day. 15 And I gave (part) of Gilead unto Machir. 16 And unto the Reubenites and Gadites I gave (the rest) of Gilead, and unto the river of Arnón, half the river and the borders, even unto the river f Which 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 from the 〈◊〉. jabbók, (which is) the border of the children of Ammón: 17 The plain also and Jordan, and the borders from Chinnéreth even unto the Sea of the plain, (to wit,) the salt Sea “ Or, at 〈◊〉. under the springs of Pisgáh East ward. 18 ¶ And I commanded g That is, the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 Manasseh, as 〈◊〉. 32 21. you the same time, saying, The Lord your God hath giué you this land to possess it: you shall go over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all men of war. 19 Your wives only, and your children, and your cattle [for I know that you have much cattle] shall abide in your cities, which I have given you, 20 Until the Lord have given rest unto your brethren as unto you, and that they also possess the land, which the Lord your God hath given them beyond Jordan: them shall you * return every man unto his possession, josh. 22. 4. which I have given you. 21 ¶ * And I charged joshûa the same time, Nomb. 27. 18. saying, Thy eyes have seen all that the h So that the victories came not by your own 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, th' or 〈◊〉. Lord your God hath done unto these two Kings: so shall the Lord do unto all the kingdoms whither thou goest. 22 You shall not fear them: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you. 23 And I besought the Lord the same time, saying, 24 O Lord God, thou haste begun to show thy servant thy greatness and thy mighty hand: for where is there a God in heaven or in earth, that can i He 〈◊〉 according to the common and corrupt speech of them which actr bure that power unto 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉: appertaineth unto God. do like thy works, and like thy “ Or, wonders. power? 25 I pray thee let me go over and seethe good land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly k He means zion, 〈◊〉 the temple should be built and GOD honoured. mountain, and Lebanôn. 26 But the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, and would not hear me: & the Lord said unto me, Let it suffice thee, speak no more unto me of this matter. 27 Get thee up into the top of Pisgáh, and l As before he saw by the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 the good mountain, which was zion, so here his eyes were 〈◊〉 up above the 〈◊〉 of nature to behold all the 〈◊〉 of Canaan. lift up thy eyes Westward, & Northward, and Southward, and Eastward, and behold it with thy eyes, for thou shalt not go over this Jordan: 28 But charge joshúa, and in courage him, & bolden him: for he shall go before this people, and he shall divide for inheritance unto them, the land which thou shalt se. 29 So we abode in the valley over against Beth-Peôr. CHAP. four 1 An exhortation to observe the Law without adding thereto or diminishing. 6 Therein standeth our wisdom. 9 We must teach it to our children. 15 No image aught to be made to worship. 26 Threatenings against them that forsake the Law of God. 37 God chose the seed because he loved their Fathers, 43 The three Cities of refuge 〈◊〉 1 NOw therefore harken, o Israel, unto the ordinances and to the laws which I teach you to a For this doctrine 〈◊〉 not in bore 〈◊〉 knowledge, but in practice of life. do, that you may live and go in, and possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers giveth you. 2 You shall b Think not to be more wise than I am. put nothing unto the word which I command you, neither shall you take c God will not be served by halves, but will have full obedience. aught there from, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your GOD which I command you. 3 Your d God's judgements executed upon other idolaters aught to serve for our instruction. eyes have seen what the Lord did because of Baal-Peôr, for all the men that followed Baal-Peôr, the Lord thy GOD hath destroyed every one from among you, 4 But you that did e And were not idolaters. cleave unto the Lord your God, are alive every one of you this day. 5 Behold, I have taught you ordinances, and laws, as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do even so with in the land whither you go to possess it. 6 Keep them therefore, and do them: for that is your f Because all men naturally desire wisdom, he showeth how to 〈◊〉 unto it. wisdom, and your understanding in the sight of the people, which shall hear all these ordinances, and shall say, “ Or, surely. Only this people (is) wise, and of understanding (and) a great nation. 7 For what nation (is so) great, unto whom the Gods come so near unto them, as the Lord our God (is g Helping us, and delivering us out of all dangers. near unto us,) in all that we call unto him for? 8 And what nation (is so) great, that hath ordinances and laws so righteous, as all this Law, which I set before you this day? 9 But take heed to thyself, and h He addeth all these words to she we that we can never 〈◊〉 careful enough to keep the Law of GOD and to teach it to our posterity. keep thy soul diligently, that thou forget not the things which thy eyes have seen, & that they depart not out of thy heart, all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons and thy sons sons. 10 (Forget not) the day that thou stoodest before the Lord thy God in Horeb, when the Lord said unto me, Gather me the people together: & I will 'cause them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children: Exod. 19 18. 11 Then came you near and * stood under the mountain and the mountain i The Law was given with fearful miracles, to declare both that God was the author thereof, and also that no flesh was able to abide 〈◊〉 of the same. burned with fire unto the mids of heaven, (and there was) darkness, clouds and mist. 12 And the Lord spoke unto you out of the mids of the fire, (and) you herded the voice of the words, but saw no similitude, save a voice. 13 Then he declared unto you his covenant which he commanded you to k God joineth this condition to his covenant. do, (even) the ten commandments, and written them upon two tables of stone. 14 ¶ And the Lord commanded me that same time, that I should teach you ordinances and Laws, which you should observe in the land, whither you go, to possess it. 15 Take therefore good heed unto your ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. selves: for you saw no l Signifying that destruction is prepared for all them that 〈◊〉 any image to represent God. image in the day that the Lord spoke unto you in Horeb out of the mids of the fire: 16 That you corrupt not yourselves, & make you a graven image (or) representation of any figure: (whither it be) the likeness of male or female. 17 The likeness of any beast that is on earth (or) the likeness of any feathered foul that flieth in the air: 18 (Or) the likeness of any thing that creepeth on the earth, (or) the likeness of any fish that is in the waters beneath the earth. 19 And jest thou lift up thy eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun & the moon and the stars with all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them and serve them, which the Lord thy God hath m He 〈◊〉 appointed 〈◊〉 for to 〈◊〉 man. distributed to all people under the whole heaven. 20 But the Lord hath taken you and brought you out of the n He hath delivered you out of most miserable 〈◊〉, and freely choose you for his children. iron furnace: out of Egypt to be unto him a people (and) inheritance, as (appeareth) this day. 21 And the Lord was angry with me for your words, and swore that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance. 22 For I must die in this land, and shall not go over Jordan, but o Mosés good 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: in that that he, being deprived of such an excellent treasure, doth not envy them that must enjoyeit. you shall go over, and possess that good land. 23 Take heed unto yourselves, jest you forget the covenant of the Lord your God which he made with you, & (jest) you make you any graven image, (or) likeness of any thing, as the Lord thy God hath charged thee. 24 For the Lord thy GOD is a p To those that come not unto him with love & reverence, but 〈◊〉 against him. consuming fire, (and) a jealous God. 25 ¶ When thou shalt beget children and children's children, and shalt have remained Ebr. 〈◊〉. 29. long in the land, if you q Meaning hereby all superstition and 〈◊〉 of the true 〈◊〉 of God. corrupt yourselves, and make any graven image, (or) likeness of any thing, and work evil in the sight of the Lord thy GOD, to provoke him to anger, 26 I r Though 〈◊〉 would absolve you, yet the 〈◊〉 creatures shallbe witnesses of your 〈◊〉. call heaven and earth to record against you this day, that you shall shortly perish from the land, whereunto you go over jordan, to possess it: you shall not prolong your days therein, but shall utterly be destroyed. 27 And the Lord shall s So that his 〈◊〉 shall make 〈◊〉 former blessings of none effect. scatter you among the people, and you shallbe left few in number among the nations, whether the LORD shall bring you: 28 And there you shall serve Gods, (even) the work of man's hand, wood, & stone, which neither se, nor hear, nor eat, nor smell. 29 But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy t Not with outward show 〈◊〉 ceremony, but with a true confession of thy faults. heart, and with all thy soul. 30 When thou art in tribulation, and all these things are come upon thee, ” Ebr. in the later days. at the length, if thou return to the Lord thy God, and be obedient unto his voice, 31 [For the Lord thy God is a merciful God] he will not forsake thee, neither destroy thee nor forget the covenant of thy Fathers, which he u To certify them the more of the assurance of their salvation. swore unto them. 32 For inquire now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that GOD created man upon the earth, and x Man's 〈◊〉 is partly cause that he knoweth not God. (ask) from the one end of heaven unto the other, if there came to pass such a great thing as this, or whether any such like thing hath been herded. 33 Did ever people hear the voice of God speaking out of the mids of a fire, as thou hast herded, and lived? 34 Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from among nations, by y By so manifesle 〈◊〉 that none cold doubt there of. tentations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, & by a stretched out arm, and by great fear, according unto all that the Lord your God did unto you in Egypt before your eyes? 35 Unto thee it was showed, that thou mightest z He showeth the cause, why GOD wrought these miracles. know, that the Lord he is God, (&) that there is none but he alone. 36 Out of heaven he made thee hear his voice to instruct thee, & upon earth he showed thee his great fire, and thou heardest his voice out of the mids of the fire. 37 And because a Frelve, and 〈◊〉 of their deserts. he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and hath brought thee out of egypt in his sight, by his mighty power, 38 To thrust out nations greater and mightier than thou, before thee, to bring thee in, (and) to give thee their land for inheritance as (appeareth) this day. 39 Understand therefore this day, and consider in thy heart, that the Lord, he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath there (is) none other. 40 Thou shalt keep therefore his ordinances, and his commandments which I command thee this day, that it may b God promises reward not for our 〈◊〉, but to encourage us, and to assure us that our labour shall not be lost. go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee forever. 41 ¶ Then Moses separated three cities on this side of 〈◊〉 toward the son rising: 42 That the slayer should flee thither, which had killed his neighbour at unwares, and hated him not in time past, might flee, I say, unto one of those 〈◊〉, and live: 43 (That is,) * Bézerin the wilderness, in the 〈◊〉. 20. 8. plain country of the Reubenites & Ramôth in Gilead among the Gadites: & Golán in Bashán among them of Manasseh. 44 ¶ So this is the law which Moses set before the children of Israel. 45 These are the c The articles and points of the 〈◊〉. witnesses, and the ordinances, and the Laws which Moses declared to the children of israel after they came out of Egypt, 46 On this side Jordan, in the valley over against Beth peôr, in the land of Sihón King of the Amorites, which dwelled at Heshbôn, whom Moses and the children of israel * smote, after they were come out Nomb 21. 24. of Egypt: Chap. 1. 4. 47 And they possessed his land, and the land of * Og King of Bashán, two Kings of the Nomb. 〈◊〉. 33. Amorites, which were on this side Jordan Chap. 3. 〈◊〉. toward the son rising: 48 From Aroér, which is by the bank of the theriver Arnonn, even unto mount Sionn, which is Hermón, 49 And all the plain by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, even unto d That is, the salt Sea. the Sea, of the plain, under the * springs of pisgáh. Chap. 3. 17. CHAP. V. 5 Moses is the mean between God & the people. 6 The Law is repeated. 23 The people are afraid at God's voice. 29 The Lord wisheth that the people would fear him. 32 They must neither decline to the right hand nor left. 1 THen Moses called, all Israel, and said unto them, Hear o Israel the ordinances and the Laws which I ” Ebr. I speak in your ears. propose to you this day, that you may learn them, & take heed to observe them. 2 * The Lord our God made a covenant with Exod. 19 5. usin Horeb. 3 The Lord a Some read. GOD made not this covenant, that is, in such ample sort and with such signs and wonders. made not this covenant with our fathers, (only,) but with us, (even) with us all here a live this day. 4 The Lord talked with you b So plainly that you need not to doubt thereof. face to face in the mount, out of the mids of the fire. 5 [At that time I stood between the Lord and you, to declare unto you the word of the Lord for you were afraid at the sight of the fire and went not up in the mount] and he said, 6 ¶ * I am the Lord thy GOD, which have Exod. 20. 2. Leu. 16. 1. brought thee out of the land of egypt, from Psal. 96. 7. the house of “ Or, servants. bondage. 7 Thou shalt have none c God bindeth us to serve him only without superstition and idolatry other Gods before my face. 8 Thou shalt make 〈◊〉 no graven image, (or) any likeness (of that) that is in heaven above, or which is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters under the earth. 9 Thou shalt neither bow thyself unto them, nor serve them for * I the Lord thy God Exod 34. 7. jerem. 32. 18. am a d That is, of his honour, not 〈◊〉 it to be given to other. jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, even unto the third and fourth (generation) of them that hate me: 10 And showing mercy unto thousands of them that e The 〈◊〉 degree to keep the commandments is, to love God. love me, and keep my commandments. 11 Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless, that taketh his name in vain. 12 Keep the Sabbath day, to sanctify it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee. 13 Six days f Meaning, 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 six days to our labours, that we aught willingly to dedicat the 〈◊〉 to serve him wholly. thou shalt labour, and shalt do all thy work: 14 But the seventh day (is) the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: thou shalt not do any work (〈◊〉,) thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy man servant, nor thy maid, nor thy ox, nor thy ass, neither any of thy cattle, nor the stranger that is within thy gates: that thy man servant & thy maid may rest aswell as thou. 15 For, remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and (that) the Lord the God brought thee out thence by a mighty hand and a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to observe the Sabbath day. 16 ¶ g Not for a show but with true obedience, and due reverence. Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee upon the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 17 * Thou shalt not kill. Matth. 5. 〈◊〉 Luke 18. 20. 18 * neither shalt thou commit adultery. Rom. 13 9 19 * neither shalt thou steal. 20 neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour. 21 * neither shalt h He speaketh not only of that 〈◊〉 will, but that there be no motion or affection. thou covet thy neighbour's Rom. 7. 7. wife, neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour's house, his field, nor his man servant, nor his maid, his ox, nor his ass, nor aught that thy neighbour hath. 22 ¶ These words the Lord spoke unto all your multitude in the mount out of the mids of the fire, the cloud & the darkness, with a great voice, & i Teaching us by his example to be 〈◊〉 with his word and add nothing thereto. added no more (thereto:) and written them upon two tables of stone, and delivered them unto me. 23 And when you herded the voice out of the mids of darkness, [for the mountain did burn with fire,] than you came tó me, all the chief of your tribes, and your Elders: 24 And you said, Behold, the Lord our GOD hath showed us his glory & his greatness, & * we have herded his voice out of the mids Exod. 19 19 of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he * liveth. Chap. 4. 33. 25 Now therefore, why should we die: for this great fire will consume us if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any more, we shall dye. 26 For what Or, man. flesh (was) there ever, that herded the voice of the living GOD speaking out of the mids of the fire as we (have,) and lived? 27 Go thou near and hear all that the Lord our GOD says: and declare thou unto us all that the Lord our God sayeth unto thee * and we will hear it, and do it. 28 Then the Lord heard the voice of your 〈◊〉 20. 19 words, when you spoke unto me: and the Lord said unto me, I have herded the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said, all that they have spoken. 29 Og k He requireth of us nothing but obedience, showing also that of ourselves we are unwilling thereunto. that there were such an heart in them to feareme, and to keep all my commandements always: that it might go well with them, & with their children for ever. 30 Go, say unto them, Return you into your tents. 31 But stand thou here with me, and I will tell thee all the commandments, and the ordinances, and the Laws, which thou shalt teach them that they may do them in the land which I give them to possess it. 32 Take heed therefore, that you do as the Lord your GOD hath commanded you: l You shall 〈◊〉 add nor 〈◊〉. turn not a side to the right hand nor to the left, 33 (But) walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that you may m As by 〈◊〉, God 〈◊〉 us all 〈◊〉 so of disobeying God proceed all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. live, and that it may go well with you: and that you may prolong your days in the land which you shall possess. CHAP. VI 1 An exhortation to fear God, and keep his commandments. 5 which is, to love him with all thy heart. 7 The same must be taught to the posterity. 16 Not to tempt God. 25 Righteousness is contained in the Law. 1 THese now are the commandments, ordinances, and Or, 〈◊〉. Laws, which the Lord your God commanded (me) to teach (you,) that you might do them in the land whether you go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest a A reverenr fear and love of God, is the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to keep gods commandments fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his ordinances, and his commandments which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy sons son all the days of thy life, even that thy days may be prolonged. 3 He are therefore, o Israel, and take heed to do it, that it may go well with thee, and that you may in crease mightily b Which 〈◊〉 abundance of all things 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the land that floweth with milk and honey, as the lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee 4 Hear, o Israel, The Lord our GOD (is) Lord only. 5 And * thou shalt love the Lord thy GOD Matt 22. 37. Mar. 12. 29. with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, Luk. 10. 27. and with all thy might. 6 * And these words which I command thee Chap. 11. 18. this day, shallbe in thy heart. 7 And thou shalt c Some read, 〈◊〉 shalt 〈◊〉 them upon thy children's to wit, that they may print them more deeply in memory. rehearse them continually unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou tariest in thine house, and as thou walk est by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up: 8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thy hand, and they shallbe “ Or, signs of 〈◊〉 membrance. as frontelets between thy eyes. 9 Also thou shalt writ them upon the d That when thou 〈◊〉 in, thou mayest remember them. posts of thy house, and upon thy gates. 10 And when the Lord thy God hath brought thee into the land, which he swore unto thy fathers, Abrahám, Izhák, and Iaakób, to give to thee, with great and goodly cities which thou buyldedst not, 11 And houses full of all manner of goods which thou filledst not, and wells digged which thou diggedst not, vine yards and olive trees which thou plantedst not, & (when) thou hast eaten and art full. 12 e 〈◊〉 not welthen and ease 'cause thee forget God's mercies, whereby thou waste 〈◊〉 out of misery. Beware jest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee out of the land of egypt, from the house of bondage. 13 Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, & serve him, and shalt f We must 〈◊〉 God, serve 〈◊〉 only, and 〈◊〉 sehis Name, which is done by swearing lawfully. swear by his Name. 14 You shall not walk after other gods, (after any) of the gods of the people which are round about you, 15 [For the Lord thy God is a jealous GOD among you:] jest the wrath of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee: and destroy thee from the face of the earth. 16 ¶ You shall not g By doubting of his power refusing lawful means, and abusing his graces. tempt the Lord your God, as you did tempt himin 〈◊〉: 17 (But) you shall keep diligently the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his ordinances which he hath commanded thee, 18 And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the h Here he 〈◊〉 all man's good 〈◊〉. sight of the Lord: that thou mayest prospero, and that thou mayest go in and possess that good land which the Lord swore unto thy fathers, 19 To cast out all thy enemies before thee, as the lord hath said. 20 When i God requireth not only that we serve him all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but also that we take 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉 may 〈◊〉 his glory. thy son shall ask thee in time to come, saying, What mean these testimonies, and ordinances, and laws, which the Lord our God hath commanded you? 21 Then thou shalt say unto thy son, We were Pharaosh bondmen in Egypt but the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. 22 And the Lord showed signs and wonders great and evil upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes. 23 And k Nothing aught to move us more to true obedience them the great benefits which we have received of God. brought us out from thence, to bring us in, and to give us the land which he swore unto our fathers. 24 Therefore the Lord hath commanded us to do all these ordinances, (and) to fear the Lord our God, that it may go ever well with us (and) that he may preserve us a live as at this present. 25 Moreover, this shallbe our l But because 〈◊〉 cold fully obey the law we must have our 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be instified by faith. rigtheousnes before the Lord our God, if we take heed to keep all these commandments, as he hath commanded us. CHAP. VII. 1 The Israélites may make no covenant with the Gentiles 5 They must destroy the idols. 8 The election dependeth on the frelove of God. 19 The experience of the power of God aught to consirme us. 25 To avoid all occasion of 〈◊〉 1 WHen the Lord thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, * and shall root out many Chap. 31. 8. nations before thee: the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaánites, and the Perizzites, and the Hiuites, and the jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou. 2 And the Lord thy God shall give them a Into thy 〈◊〉. before thee, than thou shalt smite them: thou shalt utterly destroy them: thou shalt make no * covenant with them, nor have compassion 〈◊〉. 23. 32. & 34. 12. on them. 3 neither shalt thou make marriages with them, neither give thy daughter unto his son nor take his daughter unto thy son. 4 For “ Or, any of them, they will 'cause thy son to turn a way from me, and to serve other gods: than will the wrath of the Lord wax hot a 'gainst you and destroy thee suddenly. 5 But thus you shall deal with them, b God would 〈◊〉 his service pure without all 〈◊〉 ceremonies and super 〈◊〉. You shall overthrow their altars, & break down their pillars, and you shall cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. Chap. 14. 2. & 26. 8. 6 * For thou art an holy people unto the Exod. 19 5. Lord thy God, * the Lord thy God hath 1 〈◊〉. 2. 9 choose thee, to be a precious people unto himself, above all people that are upon the earth. 7 The lord did not set his love upon you, nor chose you, because you were more in number then any people: for you were the fewest of all people. 8 But because the Lord c Freely, finding no cause in you more than in others so to do. loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, the Lord ha' the brought you out by a mighty hand and delivered you out of the house of bondage from the hand of Pharaóh King of Egypt 9 That thou mayest know, d And so 〈◊〉 difference between him and idols. that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God which keepeth covenant and mercy unto them that love him and keep his commandments (even) to a thousand generations, 10 And rewardeth e Meaning, manifestly, or in this life. them to their face that hate him, to bring them to destruction he will not defer to reward him that hateth him, to his face. 11 Keep thou therefore the commandments and the ordinances, and the laws, which I command thee this day to do them. 12 〈◊〉 For if you hearken unto these laws, and observe and do them, than the Lord thy God shall keep with thee the covenant, & the f This 〈◊〉 it grounded upon his fregrace therefore in recompensing their obedience he hath respect to his mercy and not to their merits. mercy which he swore unto thy fathers. 13 And he willove thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land: thy corn and thy wine, and thy oil & the increase of thy cows, and the flocks of thy sheep in the land, which he swore unto thy fathers to give thee. 14 Thou shalt be blessed above all people, * there shallbe neither male nor female barren Exod. 23. 〈◊〉. among you, nor among your cattle. 15 Moreover, the Lord will take away from thee all in firmities, and will put none of the evil diseases of * Egypt [which thou knowest] upon thee, but will sand them upon Exod. 9 14. all that hate thee. 16 Thou shalt therefore consume all people: which the Lord thy God shall give thee: g We aught 〈◊〉 to be merciful where God commandeth severicie Exod. 23. 33. thy eye shall not spare them, neither shalt thou serve their gods, for that shall be thy * destruction. 17 If thou say in thy heart, These nations are more than I how can I cast them out? 18 Thou shalt not fear them (but) remember what the Lord thy God did unto Pharaóh, and unto all Egypt: 19 The great “ Or plagues, 〈◊〉 trials, as Chap. 29. 3. Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. tentations which thy eyes saw, and the signs and wonders, and the mighty hand and stretched out arm, whereby the Lord thy God brought thee out: so shall the Lord thy God do unto all the people, whose face thou fearest. 20 * Moreover, the Lord thy God will sand Exod. 23. 28. h There is not so small a creature, which I will not arm to fight on thy side against them. homettes among them until they that are josh. 24. 12. left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed. 21 Thou shalt not fear them: for the Lord thy God (is) among you, a God mighty and dreadful. 22 Andth Lord thy God will root out these nations before thee by little and little: thou mayst not consume them at once, jest the i So that it is your commodity that God accomplish not his 〈◊〉 so soon as you will de wish. beasts of the field increase upon thee. 23 But the Lord thy God shall give them before thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be brought to nought 24 And he shall deliver their Kings into thy hand, and thou shalt destroy their name from under heaven: there shall no man be able to stand before thee, until thou hast destroyed them. 25 The graven images of their gods shall you josh. 7. 1. burn with fire (and) * covet not the silver 2. mat. 12. 40. and gold (that is) on them nor take it unto, jest thou k And be enticed to idolattie. be snared there with: for it is an abomination (before) the Lord thy God. 26 Bring not therefore abomination into thy house, jest thou be accursed like it, (but) utterly abhor it, & count it most Levit 27. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 21. 3. abominable: for it is * accursed. CHAP. VIII. 2 God humbleth the Israelites to try what they have in their heart. 5 God chasticeth them as his 〈◊〉 14 The heart aught no to be proud for God's benefits 19 The 〈◊〉 of Gods benesites causeth destruction, 1 YOU shall keep all the commandments which I command thee this day, for a Showing that 〈◊〉 is not enough to 〈◊〉 the word, except we ex 〈◊〉 it by example of life. to do them: that you may 〈◊〉, and be multiplied, and go in & possess the land which the Lord swore unto yourfathers. 2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee this forty year in the wilderness, for to humble thee and to b Which is declared in afflictions, 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉, or by 〈◊〉 against God's visitation. prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments or no. 3 Therefore he humbled thee, and made thee hungry, & fed thee with Man, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know it, that he might teach thee that man liveth nor by c Man live: 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉, but by the power of God, which giveth it strength to 〈◊〉 us. bread only, but by every (word) that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord, doth a man live. 4 Thy raiment waxed not old upon thee, neither did thy foot d As they that go 〈◊〉 footed. swell those forty years. 5 Know therefore in thy heart, that as a man nourtereth his son, so the Lord thy God e So that his 〈◊〉 are 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 fatherly love 〈◊〉 us. nourtereth thee. 6 Therefore shalt thou keep the commandments of the Lord thy GOD, that thou mayest walk in his ways, and fear him. 7 For the Lord thy god bringeth thee into a good land, a land in the which are rivers of water and fountains, and “ Or, merey. dephtes that spring out of vale is and mountains 8 A land of wheat and barley, and of vineyards, and fig trees, and pomegranates a land of oil olive and honey: 9 A land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarcity, neither shalt thou lack any thing therein. a land f Where there are mines of 〈◊〉. whose stones (are) iron, and out of whose mountains thou shalt dig brass. 10 And when thou hast eaten and filled thyself, thou shalt g For to receive God's benefits, and not to be thankful, is to contenne GOD in them. bless the Lord thy God for the good land, which he hath given thee. 11 Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, not keeping his commandments, & his laws, and his ordinances, which I command thee this day: 12 Lest (when) thou hast eaten and filled thyself, & hast built goodly houses & dwelled (therein) 13 And thy beasts, and thy sheep are increa sed, and thy silver and gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is increased. 14 Then thy heart h By attributing Gods benefits to thy own wisdom and labour or to good 〈◊〉. be lifted up and thou forget the Lord thy God, which brought the out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 15 Who was thy guide in the great and terrible wilderness 〈◊〉 (wherein were) fiery serpents and scorpions, and drought, where (was) no water, * who brought forth water for thee, out of the rock of flint: Nomb. 20. 〈◊〉. 16 Who fed thee in the 〈◊〉 with * Man, Exod. 16. 15. which thy fathers knew not,] to humble thee, and to prove thee, that he might do thee good at thy latter end, 17 (Beware) jest thou say in thy heart, My power, and the strength of mine own hand hath prepared me this abundance. 18 But remember the Lord thy God: for it is he which i If things 〈◊〉ning this 〈◊〉 pro cede only of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 spiritual gifts and life 〈◊〉. giveth thee power to get substance to establish his covenant which he swore unto thy fathers, as (appeareth) this day. 19 And if thou forget the Lord thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, & worship them, I k 〈◊〉 take to 〈◊〉 the heaven and the earth as 〈◊〉. 4. 26. testify unto you this day that you shall surely perish. 20 As the nations which the Lord destroyeth before you, so you shall perish, because you would not be obedient unto the voice of the Lord your God. CHAP. IX. 4 God doth them not good for their own righteousness, but for his own sake, 7 Moses putteth them in 〈◊〉 of their sins. 17 The two tables are broken. 16, Mosés prayeth for the people. 1 Hear o Israel, Thou shalt pass over Jordan a Meaning shortly. this day, to go in (and) to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself (and) cities great and walled up to heaven, 2 A people great and tall (even) the children of the Anakims', whom thou knowest, & (of whom) thou hast b By the report of the spies. herded (say) Who can stand before the children of Anák? Nomb. 〈◊〉. 20. 3 Understand therefore that this day the Lord thy God is he which c To guide thee & govern thee. goeth over be fore thee (as) a consuming fire: he shall destroy, them and he shall bring them down before thy face? so thou shalt cast them out and destroy them suddenly, as the Lord hath said unto thee, 4 Speak not thou in thy heart [after that the Lord thy God hath cast them out before thee] saying, For my d Man of himself can deserve no thing but God's 〈◊〉 if God spare any it cometh of his great mercy. righteousness the Lord hath brought me in to possess this land; but for the wickedness of these nations the Lord hath cast them out before thee. 5 (For) thou interest not to inherit their land for thy righteousness, or for thy up right heart, but for the wickedness of those nations, the Lord thy God doth cast them out before thee & that he might perform the word which the Lord thy GOD swore unto thy fathers, Abrahám, Izhák, and jaákob. 6 Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness: for thou art a e Like 〈◊〉 oxen which will not endure their master's yoke. stiff-necked people. 7 ¶ Remember, and forget not, how thou provokedst the Lord thy God to anger in the wilderness: f He proveth by the length of rhyme, that their rebellion was 〈◊〉 great, and intolerable. since the day that thou diddest departed out of the land of Egypt until you came unto this place you have rebelled against the Lord 8 Also in Horêb you provoked the Lord to an gre so that the Lord was 〈◊〉 with you (even) to destroy you. 9 When I was go up in to the mount, to receive the tables of stone, the tables (I say) of the covenant, which the Lord made with you: & * I abode in the mount forty days Exod. 24. 18. &. 14. 28. and forty nights (and) I neither ate bread nor yet drank water: 10 * Then the Lord delivered me two tables Exod. 31. 18. of stone written with the g That is 〈◊〉 culously, and not by the 〈◊〉 of men. finger of God, and in them (was contained) according to all the words which the Lord had said unto you in the mount out of the mids of the fire, in the day of the assembly, 11 And when the forty days & forty nights were ended, the Lord gave me the two tables of stone, the table (I say) of the cove nant. 12 And the Lord said unto me, * Arise, get 〈◊〉. 32. 7. the down quickly from hence: for thy people which thou hast brought out of Egypt, have h So soon as man declineth 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God his ways are cor 〈◊〉. corrupt (their ways) they are soon turned out of the way, which I commanded them they have made them a molten image. 13 Furthermore, the Lord spoke unto me, saying, I have 〈◊〉 this people, & behold, it is a stiff-necked people. 14 i Signifying that the prayers of the faithful are a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 that he con 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all. Let me alone, that I may destroy them, & put out their name from under heaven, & I will make of thee a mighty nation, and greater than they be. 15 So I returned, and came down from the Mount [and the Mount burned with fire and the two Tables of the covenant (were) in my two hands] 16 Then I looked, and behold, you had sinned against the Lord your God (for) you had made you a molten calf (and) had turned quickly out of the k That is from the Law wherein he 〈◊〉 what is the cause of our 〈◊〉. way which the Lord had commanded you. 17 Therefore I took the two Tables, and cast them out of my two hands, and broke them before your eyes. 18 And I fell down before the Lord: forty days, and forty nights, as before: I neither ate bread nor drank water, because of all your sins, which you had committed; in doing wickedly in the sight of the Lord in that you provoked him unto wrath. 19 [For I was afraid of the wrath and indignation, where with the Lord was moved against you (even) to destroy you] yet the Lord herded me at that time also. 20 Likewise the Lord was very angry with Aaron (even) to l Whereby he showeth what danger they are in that have authority, and 〈◊〉 not wickedness. destroy him: but at that time I prayed also for Aarón. 21 And I took your sin (I mean) the calf which you had made, and burned him with fire, and stamped him and ground him small, even unto very dust: and I cast the dust thereof into the river, that descended out of the m Horemb, or 〈◊〉. Mount. 22 Also * in Taberah and in * Massáh * and in Kibrothhattaauáh you provoked the Nom. 11. 1. Lord to anger. Exod. 17. 7. 23 Likewise when the Lord sent you from Nomb 〈◊〉. 34, Kadesh-barnéa, saying, Goup, and possess the land which I have given you, than you n At the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. rebelled against the commandment of the Lord your God, and believed him not nor harkened unto his voice. 24 You have been rebellions unto the Lord, since the day that I knew you. 25 Then I fell down before the Lord o Whereby is signified that requi 〈◊〉 earnest continuance in 〈◊〉. forty days and forty nights, as I fell down (before) because the Lord, had said that he would destroy you, 26 And I prayed unto the Lord & said, O Lord God, destroy not thy people and thy in heritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness whom thouhast brought out of Egypt by a mighty hand. 27 p The 〈◊〉 in their prayer 〈◊〉 de on God's promise, and confess their sins. Remember thy servants Abrahám, Izhák, & Iaakób: look not to the stuburnes of his people, nor to their wickedness, nor to their sin. 28 Jest the country, whence thou broghtest Nom. 14. 16. them, say, * Because the Lord was not able to bring them into the land which he promise missed them, or because he hated them, he carried them out, to slay them in the wilderness. 29 Yet they are thy people, and thy inheritance, which thou broghtest out by thy mighty power, & by thy stretched out arm CHAP. X. 5 The second tables put in the Ark. 8 The tribe of Levi is dedicated to the service of the Tabernacle. 12 What the Lord requireth of his, 16 The circumcision of the heart. 17 God regardeth not the person, 21 The Lord is the praise of Israel. 1 IN the same time the 〈◊〉 said unto me, * Hew thee two Tables of stone like Exod. 34. 1. unto the first, and come up unto me into the Mount, & make thee an Ark of wood 2 And I will writ upon the Tables the words that were upon the first Tables, which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the Ark. 3 And I made an Ark of a Which wood is of long continuance. shittim wood, and he wed two Tables of stone like unto the first, and went up into the Mountain, and the two Tables in mine hand. 4 Then he written upon the Tables according to the first writing [the ten commandments, which the Lord spoke unto you in the Mount out of the mids of the fire, in the day of the b When you we reassembled to receive the Law assembly] and the Lord gave them unto me. 5 And I departed, and came down from the Mount, and put the Tables in the Ark which I made & there they be, as the Lord commanded me. 6 ¶ And the childré of Israel took their journey from Beereth of the children of jaakan to c This mountain was 〈◊〉 called Hor. Mosen where Aaron died: and was buried, & Eleazár his son become Prièst in his stead. Nomb. 20. 28. 7 ¶ From thence they departed unto Gudgodáh, and from Gudgodáh to jotbáth a land of running waters. 8 ¶ The same time the 〈◊〉 separated the tribe of Levi to bear the Ark of the covenant of the Lord (and) to stand before the Lord, to d That is to offer 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Law to the people. minister unto him, & to bless see in his Name unto this day. 9 Wherefore Levi hath no partenor inheritance, with his brethren (for) the Lord is his e 〈◊〉 god 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 kob, Gene. 〈◊〉, 7, unto 〈◊〉. inheritance, as the Lord thy God hath promised him. 10 And I tarried in the Mountas at the first time, forty days and forty nights, and the Lord herded me at that time also (and) the Lord would not destroy thee. 11 But the Lord said unto me, Arise, go for the in the journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land which I swore unto their fathers to give unto them, 12 ¶ And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God f For all our sins and 〈◊〉 God requireth nothing but to 〈◊〉 to him and obey him. require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his 〈◊〉, & to louc him, and to serve the lord thy God with all thy heart, & with all thy soul? 13 That thou keep the commandments of the Lord, and his ordinances, which I command thee 〈◊〉 day for thy wealth? 14 Behold, heaven, and the heaven of heavens (is) the Lords thy God, and the earth, with all that therein is. 15 g Although he was Lord of hea〈◊〉 and earth ye would he choose none but you. Notwithstanding, the Lord set his delight in thy fathers to love them, and did chose their seed after them (even) you above all people, as (appeareth) this day. 16 h Cut of all your evil affections. Circuncise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and harden your neks no more. 〈◊〉. 4. 4. 17 For the Lord your God is God of gods, & Lord of Lords, a great God, mighty & terrible, which accepteth no * persons nor 2 Chro. 19 7. taketh reward: job. 34. 19 18 Who doth right unto the fatherless and rom. 2. 11. widow, and loveth the stranger, giving him fold and raiment. 19 Love you therefore the stranger: for you were strangers in the Land of Egypt. 20 * Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God: thou Chap. 6. 13. shalt serve him, and thou shalt cleave unto 〈◊〉. 4. 10. him, and i Read Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 shalt swear by his Name. 21 He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that ha' the done for thee these great and terrible things, which thy eyes have seen. 22 Thy fathers went down into Egypt * with Gene. 46. 27. seventy persons, and now the Lord thy Exod. 1. 5. Gene. 15 5. God hath made thee, as the * stars of the heaven in multitude. CHAP. XI. 1 An exhortation to love God, and keep his 〈◊〉 to The praises of 〈◊〉 18 To meditate continually the word of God. 19 To 〈◊〉 it unto the children. 26 Blessing & cursing. 1 THerefore thou shalt love the Lord thy God, and shalt keep that, which he commandeth to be kept that is, his ordinances, and his Laws, & his commandments alway. 2 And a You, Which have seen Gods graces with your eyes aught rather to be moved, than your children if have only herded of then. consider this day [(for I speak not) to your children, which have neither know en nor seen] the chastisement of the Lord your God, his greatness, his mighty hand and his stretched out arm, 3 And his signs, and his acts, which he did in the mids of Egypt unto Pharaoh the King of Egypt and unto all his land: 4 And what he did unto the host of the Egy ptians, unto their horses and to their charetes, when he caused the waters of the read Sea to overfloe them, as they pursued after you, and the Lord destroyed them unto this day: 5 And b aswell concerning 〈◊〉 benefits as his corrections. what he did unto you in the wilderness, until you came unto this place: 6 And what he did unto Dathán and Abirám the sons of Eliáb the son of Reuben, when the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them with their households & their tents, and all their substance that ” Ebr. was 〈◊〉 their feet. they had in the mids of all Israel. 7 For your eyes have seen all the great acts of the Lord which he did. 8 Therefore shall you keep c Because you have felt both his 〈◊〉 and his benefits. all the commandments, which I command you this day, that you may be strong, and go in and possess the land whether you go to possess it 9 Also that you may prolong (your) days in the land, which the Lord swore unto your fathers, to give unto them and to their seed (even) a land that floweth with milk and honey. 10 ¶ For the land whether thou goest to possess it, is not as the land of Egypt, from whence you came, where thou sowedst thy seed, and water it with “ Or, labour. thy d As by making gutters for the water to come out of the 〈◊〉 Nilus to water the land. feet as a garden of herbs: 11 But the land whether you go to possess it, (is) a land of mountains and valleys (and drinketh water of the rain of heaven. 12 This land doth the Lord thy God care for the eyes of the Lord thy God (are) always upon it from the beginning of the year, even unto the end of the year. 13 ¶ If you shall harken therefore unto my commandments, which I command you this day, that you love the Lord your God and serve him with all your heart, and with all your soul. 14 I also will give rain unto your land in due time, e In thesede time and toward 〈◊〉. the first rain and the latter, that thou mayest gather in thy wheat, and thy wine, and thy oil: 15 Also I will sand grass in thy fields for thy cattle, that thou mayest eat, and have enough. 16 (But) beware jest your heart f By devising to yourselves foolish 〈◊〉 according to your own fantasies. deceive you, and jest you turn aside, & serve other gods, and worship them, 17 And (so) the anger of the Lord be kindled against you, & he shutup the heaven, that there be no rain, and that your land yell the nother fruit, and you perish quickly from the goodland, which the Lord giveth you. 18 ¶ Therefore shalye lay up these my words in your heart & in your soul, & * bind them for a sign upon your hand, that Chap. 6. 6. they may be as a frontelet between your eyes. 19 And you shall * teach them your children, Chap. 4, 〈◊〉. & 6. 6. speaking of them, when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 20 And thou shalt writ them upon the posts of thy house and upon thy gates, 21 That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the landwhich the Lord swore unto your fathers to give them, aslong as g As long as the heavens endure. the heavens are above the earth. 22 ¶ For if you keep diligently all these commandments, which I command you to do (that is) to love the Lord your God to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him. 23 Then will the Lord cast out all these nations before you, & you shall possess great nations josh. 1. 3 and mightier than you. 24 * All the places whereon the soles of h This was accomplished in David's and Salomons time. your feet shall tread, shallbe yours, your coast shallbe from the wilderness and from Leba nôn, and from the River (even) the river Perâth, unto the uttermost i Called mediter raneum. Sea. 25 Not man shall stand against your (for) the Lord your God shall cast the fear & dread of you upon all the land that you shall tread upon, as he hath said unto you. 26 ¶ Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse: 27 * The blessing, if you obey the commandments Chap. 28. 2, & 30, 1. of the Lord your God which I command you this day: 28 And the curse, if you will not obey the commandments of the Lord your God, but turn out of the way, which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which you have not k He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is 〈◊〉 to follow that which is uncertei ne. known. 29 ¶ When the Lord thy God therefore hath brought thee into the land, whether thou goest to possess it, than thou shalt put the * blessing upon mount Gerizim, & the curse upon mount Ebál. Chap 27. 13. 30 Are they not beyond Jordan on that par josh 8. 33. te, l Meaning in Samaria. where the sun goeth down in the land of the Canaanites, which dwell in the plain over against Gilgál, beside the grove of Moréh. 31 For you shall pass over jordên, to go in to " Or, plain. possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you, and you shall possess it, and dwell therein. 32 Take heed therefore that you * do all the Chap. 〈◊〉 commandments and the laws, which I set before you this day. CHAP. XII. 1 Te destroy the idolatrous places. 5. 8. To serve God where be commands and as he commands and not as men fantasy. 19 The Levites must be nourished 31. Idolaters burned their children to they gods. 32 To addenothing to God's word. 1 THese are the ordinances & the laws, which you shall observe & do in the land [which the Lord God a Whereby 〈◊〉 are admonished to seek none other God. of thy fathers giveth thee to possess it] as long as you live upon the earth. 2 * You shall utterly 〈◊〉 all the places: when rein the nations 〈◊〉 you shall possess, sir Chap. 7. 5. ve their gods upon the high mountains & upon the hills, and undereverie green tre. 3 * Also you shall overthrow their altars, and judg. 2. 2. break down their pillars, & burn their b Wherein they sacrificed to 〈◊〉 idols. groves with fire: and you shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and abo lish their names out of that place. 4 You shall c You shall not 〈◊〉 we the Lordwith superstitions. not so do unto the Lord your God, 5 But you shall seek the place which the Lord your god shall * chose out of all your tribes 1. Kin. 8. 29. 2. Chro. 6. 5. &. 7. 〈◊〉 to put his Name there (and) there to dwell, and thither thou shalt come, 6 And you shall bring thither your burned offerings, & your sacrifices, & your tithes, & the d Meaning the first 〈◊〉. offering of your hands, & your vows and your free offerings & the first born of your cows and of your sheep. 7 And there you shall eat e Where his Ark shallbe. before the Lord your God, and you shall rejoice in all that you put your handunto (both) you, and your households, because the Lord thy God ha' the blessed thee. 8 You shall not do after all these things that we do f Not that, they sacrified after their 〈◊〉, but that God would be served more purely in the land of Canaan. here this day (that is) every man whatsoever seemeth him good in his own eyes. 9 For you are not yet come to rest, and to the inheritance which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 10 But when you go over jordên, and dwell in the land, which the Lord your God hath given you to inherit, and (when) he hath given you g It had not been enough to conquer, except God had 〈◊〉 them in rest under his 〈◊〉. rest from all your enemies round about, and you dwell in safety. 11 When there shallbe a place which the Lord your God shall choose, to 'cause his Name to dwell there, thither shall you bring all that I command you: your burned offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the offering of your hands, and all your “ Or that which you choose out for your vows. special vows which you vow unto the Lord: 12 And you shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you, & your sons and your daughters, and your servants, and your maidens, and Chap. 10 9 the levity that is within your gates: 〈◊〉 for he hath no part nor inheritance with you 13 Take heed that thou offer not thy burned offerings in every place that thou seest: 14 But in the place which the Lord shall h As was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by the placing of the Ark, as in Shiloh. 〈◊〉 years or as so me writ, more 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 years, & in other places 〈◊〉 the temple was built. chose in one of thy tribes, there thou shalt offer thy burned offerings, & there thou shalt do all that I command thee. 15 Notwithstanding thou mayst kill & eat flesh in all thy gates, what so ever thy heart desireth, according to the i As God hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ee power and 〈◊〉. blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee, (both) the unclean & the clean may eat thereof, k 〈◊〉 one might 〈◊〉 at home aswell the 〈◊〉 appointed 〈◊〉 sacrifice as the 〈◊〉. as of the roe buck, & of the bart 16 Only you shall not eat the blood (but) power it upon the earth as water. 17 ¶ Thou mayest not 〈◊〉 within thy gates the l Meaning what soever was 〈◊〉 to the Lord, might not be 〈◊〉 but where he had appointed. tithe of thy corn, 〈◊〉 of thy wine, nor of thy oil; nor the first born of thy cows, nor of thy sheep, neither any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy free offerings, nor the offering of thy hands. 18 But thou shalt eat it before the Lord thy God, in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy servant, & thy maid, & the Levite, that is within thy gates: and thou shalt rejoice before the Lord thy God, in all that thou puttest thy hand to. Ecclesia. 7. 32. 19 * Beware, that thou forsake not the Levite, as long as thou livest upon the earth. 20 ¶ When the Lord thy God shall enlarge 〈◊〉. 28. 14. thy border, * as he hath promised thee, Chap. 19 9 and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, [because thy heart longeth to catflesh] thou mayst eat flesh, what soever thy heart desireth. 21 If the place which the Lord thy God hath choose to put his Name there, be far from thee, than thou shalt kill of thy bullocks and of thy sheep which the Lord hath given thee, as I have commanded thee: and thou shalt eat in thy gates, what soever thy heart desireth. 22 Even as the roe buck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat them (both) the unclean and the clean shall eat of them alike 23 Only be ” Ebr. be strong or constant, sure that thou eat not the blood for the blood m Because the life of beasts is in their blood. is the life, and thou mayst not eat the life with the flesh. 24 (Therefore) thou shalt not eat it (but) powreit upon the earth as water. 25 Thou shalt not eat it, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord: 26 But thy n That which thou will't offer is in 〈◊〉. holy things which thou hast, & thy vows thou shalt take up, and come unto the place which the Lord shall choose. 27 And thou shalt make thy burned offerings of the flesh, and of the blood upon the altar of the Lord thy God, and the blood of thy offerings shall be powered upon the altar of the Lord thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh. 28 Take heed, and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go o God by 〈◊〉 bindeth himself to do good to then that obey his word. well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou dost that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God. 29 ¶ When the Lord thy God shall destroy the nations before thee, whether thou goest to possess them, and thou shalt possess them and dwell in their land, 30 Beware, jest thou be taken in p By following their superstitiôs and idolatries, & thinking to serve me thereby. a snare after them, after that they be destroyed be fore thee 〈◊〉, and jest thou ask after their gods, saying. How did these nations serve their gods, that I may do so likewise? 31 Thou shalt not do so unto the Lord thy God: for all abomination, which the Lord hateth, have they done unto their gods: for they have q They thought nothing to dear to offer to their idols. burned both their sons and their daughters with fire to their gods 32 (Therefore) what soever I command you take heed you do it: * thou shalt put nothing Chap. 4. 2. thereto, nortake aught therefrom ios h. 1. 7. prouer. 36. 6. CHAP. XIII. 5 The inticers to idolatry must be 〈◊〉, seem they never 〈◊〉, 22. 〈◊〉. so holy, 6 So near of kindred or friendship. 12 Or great in multitude or power. 1 IF there arise among you a prophet or a dreamer of a 〈◊〉 says, that he hath things revealed unto him in 〈◊〉 mes. dreams, [and give thee a sign or wondre, 2 And the sign and the wondre, which he hath told thee, come to pass] saying, b He showeth whereunto 〈◊〉 false prophet 〈◊〉 tend. Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them, 3 Thou shalt not harken unto the words of the prophet, or unto that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God c God ordaineth all these things that his may be known. proveth you, to know whether you love the Lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul. 4 You shall walk after the Lord your God & fear him, & shall keep his commandments and harken unto his voice, & you shall serve him, and cleave unto him. 5 But that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams he shall d Being convict by, testimonies, and condemned by the judge. be slain, because he hath spoken to turn you away from the Lord your God [which brought you out of the land of Egypt, & delivered you out of the house of bondage] to thrust thee out of the way, when rain the Lord thy God commanded thee to walk: so shalt thou take the evil away forth of the mids of thee. 6 ¶ If e All natural affections must give place to God's honour. thy brother, the son of thy 〈◊〉 mother, or thy own son, or thy daughter, or the wife (that lieth) in thy bosom, or thy friend which is as thy own f Whom thou lovest asthy life. soul, entice these cretly, saying, Let us go & serve other gods, [which thou hast not known, thou, (I say,) nor thy fathers] 7 (Any) of the gods of the people which are round about you, near unto thee or far of from thee, from the one end of the earth unto the other: 8 Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hear him, neither shall thy eye pity him, nor show mercy, nor keep him secret: 9 But thou shalt even kill him: g Asthe witness is charged. thy hand shallbe first upon him to put him to death, & then Chap. 11. 7. the hands of all the people. 10 And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die [because he hath go about to thrust thee away from the Lord thy GOD, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage] 11 That * all Israel may hear and fear, and do Chap. 17. 13. no more any such wickedness as this among you. 12 ¶ If thou shalt hear say [concerning any of thy cities which the Lord thy God hath given thee to dwelin] 13 ” Ebr. children of 〈◊〉. Wicked men are go out from among you, & have drawn away the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which you have not known. 14 Then h Which art appointed to see faults punished. thou shalt seek, & make search & & inquire diligently: and if (it be) true, (and) the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you. 15 Thou shalt even slay the inhabitants of that city with the edge of the sword: destroy it utterly, and all that is therein, and the cattle thereof with the edge of the sword. 16 And i Signifying that no idolatry isso execrable, nor more 〈◊〉 to be punished, then of them, which once 〈◊〉 God. thou shalt gather all the spoil of it into the mids of the street thereof, & burn with fire the city & all the spoil thereof every whit, unto the Lord thy God: and it shallbe an heap for ever: it shall not be built again. 17 And there shall cleave nothing of the k Of the spoil of that idolatrous and cursed city Read. damned thing to thy hand, that the Lord may turn from the fierceness of his wrath, and show thee mercy, and have compassion on thee and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers: 18 * When thou shalt obey the voice of the Chap. 7. 26. Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments which I command thee this day, that thou do that which is right in the eyes of the Lord thy God. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The manners of the Gentiles in marking themselves for the dead, may not be followed. 4 What meats are clean to be eaten, and what not. 29 The tithes for the Levites, stranger fatherless and widow. 1 Year the children of the Lord your God * You shall not cut yourselves, nor make 〈◊〉. 19 28. you (any) bladnes between your eyes for the dead. 2 * For thou art an holy people unto the Lord Chap. 7. 6 & 26. 18 thy God, and the Lord hath choose thee to be a a Therefore thou oughtest not to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Gentiles. precious people unto himself, above all the people that are upon the earth. 3 ¶ Thou shalt eat no manner of abomination. 4 b This ceremonial 〈◊〉 instructed the jews to seek a spiritual pureness, even, in their meat & drink. These are beasts, which you shall 〈◊〉, the beef the sheep, and the goat. 5 The hart, and the roe buck, and the bugle and the wild goat, and the unicorn, & the wild ox, and the chamois. 6 And every beast that parteth the hoof, and cleaveth the cleft into two claws, and (is) of the beasts that cheweth the cud, that shall you eat. 7 But these you shall not eat, of them that chew the cud, and of them that divide & cleave the hoof (only:) the camel, nor the hare, nor the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof: (therefore) they shallbe unclean unto you: 8 Also the swine, because he divideth the hoof, and cheweth not the cud, shallbe unclean unto you: you shall not eat of their flesh nor touch their dead carcases. 9 ¶ * These you shall eat, of all that are in the waters: levit. 11. 20. all that have fins & scales shall you eat. 10 And whatsoever hath no fins nor scales, you shall not eat: it shallbe unclean unto you. 11 ¶ Of all clean birds you shall eat: 12 But these are they, where of you shall not eat: the eagle, nor the goshawk, nor the osprey. 13 Nor the glead nor the kite, nor the vulture, after their kind. 14 Nor all kind of ravens. 15 Nor the ostrich, nor the night crow, nor the “ Or, 〈◊〉. semeaw, nor the hawk after her kind. 16 neither the little owl, nor the great owl, nor the redshank. 17 Nor the pelican, nor the swan, nor the cormorant: 18 The storcke also, & the heron in his kind, nor the lap wing, nor * the back. 〈◊〉. 11. 20. 19 And every creeping thing that flieth, shallbe unclean unto you: it shall not be eaten. 20 (But) of all clean fowls you may eat. 21 You shall eat of nothing that c Because their blood was not shed, but 〈◊〉neth in them. dieth alone, but thou shalt give it unto the d Which is not of thy religion. stranger that is within thy gates that he may eat it: or thou mayest sell it unto a stranger: for thou art an ho lie people unto the Lord thy God Thou shalt Exo. 23. 〈◊〉 & 34 〈◊〉 not * seethe a kid in his mother's milk. 22 Thou shalt e The tithes were ordained for the maintenance of the Levites, which had none inheritance. give the tithe of all the increase of thy seed, that cometh forth of the field year by year. 23 And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God [in the place which he shall choose to 'cause his Name to devil there] the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, & of thy oil, & the first born of thy kine & of thy sheep, that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always. 24 And if the way be to long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it, because the place is far from thee, where the Lord thy God shall choose to set his Name, f When he shall give the ability. when the Lord thy God shall bless thee. 25 Then shalt thou make it in money, and take the money in thy hand, & go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall choose. " Or, bind up. 26 And thou shalt bestow the money for what soever thy heart desireth: whether it be ox, or sheep, or wine or strong drink, or whatsoever thy heart desireth: g After the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 received the Lords part. & shalt eat it there before the Lord thy God, & rejoice (both) thou, and thy household. 27 And the Levite that is within thy gates shalt thou not for sake: for he hath neither part nor inheritance with thee. 28 ¶ At the end of three year thou shalt h Besides the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that were given to the 〈◊〉, these were laid up in store for the poor. bring for the all the tithes of thy increase of the same year, and lay it up with in thy gates. 29 Then the Levite shall come, because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee, & the stranger, & the fatherless, and the widow which are within thy gates, and shalt eat, & be filled, that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hand which thou dost. CHAP. XU. 1 The year of releasing of debts. 5 God blesseth them that keep his commandments. 7 To help the poor 12 The freedom of servants. 19 The 〈◊〉 born of the 〈◊〉 must be offered to the Lord 1 AT the term of seven years thou shalt make a freedom. 2 And this is the manner of the freedom: every a He shall only release his 〈◊〉 which are not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for that 〈◊〉. creditor shall quite the lone of his hand which he hath sent to his neighbour: he shall not ask it again of his neighbour, nor of his brother: for (the year) of the lords freedom is proclaimed. 3 Of a stranger thou mayst require it: but that which thou hast with thy brother, thy hand shall remit: 4 b 〈◊〉 if thy 〈◊〉 be rich, he may be 〈◊〉 to pay. Save when there shallbe no poor with thee for the Lord shall bless thee in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for an inheritance to possess it: 5 So that thou hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God to observe and do all these commandments, which I command thee this day. 6 For the Lord thy God hath blessed thee, as he hath promised thee: and* thou shalt lend Chap. 28. 12. unto many nations, but thou thyself shalt not borrow, and thou shalt reign over 〈◊〉 nations, and they shall not reign over thee. 7 ¶ If one of thy brethren with thee be poor “ Or, 〈◊〉 of thy ' cities. within any of thy gates in thy land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother: 8 * But thou shalt open thy hand unto him, 〈◊〉. 5. 42. & shalt lend him sufficient for his need which Luk. 〈◊〉. 34. he hath. 9 Beware that there be not a wicked thought in thy heart, to say, The seventh year, that year of freedom is at hand: therefore ” Ebr. thine 〈◊〉 is evil. it grieveth thee to look on thy poor brother, & thou givest him nought, and he cry unto the Lord against thee, so that sin be in thee: 10 Thou shalt give him, and let it not grieve ” Ebr, let not thy heart be evil. thy heart to give unto him: for because of this the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thy hand to. 11 c To 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Because there shallbe ever (some) poor in the land, therefore I command thee, saying 〈◊〉. 26. 11. Thou shalt d Thou shalt be liberal. open thy hand unto thy brother, to thy needy, and to thy poor in thy land. 12 ¶ * If thy brother an Ebre we sell himself to Exod. 21. 2. thee, or an Ebrewesse, and serve thee six year 〈◊〉. 34. 14. even in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee. 13 And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty 14 (But) shalt e In token that 〈◊〉 dost acknowledge the 〈◊〉 which God hath given thee by his labours. give him a liberal reward of thy sheep, and of thy corn, and of thy wine thou shalt give him of that where with the Lord thy God hath blessed thee. 15 And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and the Lord thy God delivered thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day. 16 And if he 〈◊〉 unto thee, I will not go away from thee, because he loveth thee and thy house, (and) because he is well with thee. Exod. 21. 6, 17 * Then shalt thou take a awl, & pierce his ear through against the door, and he shallbe thy servant f To the 〈◊〉 of jubilee. for ever: and unto thy maid servant thou shalt do likewise. levit. 25. 40. 18 Let it not grieve thee, when thou lettest him go out free from thee: for he hath served thee six years, (which is) the double worth of g For the hired servant served but three years, and he six. an hired servant: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all that thou dost. 19 ¶ * All the first born males that come of thy Exod. 34. 19 cattle, and of thy sheep, thou shalt sanctify unto the Lord thy God, h For they are the Lords. Thou shalt do no work with thy first born bullock, 〈◊〉 shear thy first born sheep. 20 Thou shall eat it before the Lord thy God year by year, in the place which the Lord shall chofe, (both) thou, & thy household. 〈◊〉. 22. 〈◊〉. 21 * But if there be any blemish therein, (as if Chap. 17 1. it be) lame, or blind, or have any evil fault, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 14. thou shalt not offer it unto the Lord thy God 22 (But) shalt eat it within thy gates: the unclean, and the clean (shall eat it) alinke, i Thou shalt aswell eat them, as the 〈◊〉, and other wild 〈◊〉. as the roe buck, and as the heart. 23 Only thou shalt not eat the blood thereof, (but) power it upon the ground as water. CHAP. XVI. 1 Of Easter. 10 Witsontide. 13 And the feast of tabernacles. 18 What officers aught to be ordained. 21 〈◊〉 forbidden. 1 THou shalt keep the month of a Read Exod. 〈◊〉. 4. Abib and thou shalt celebrated the Pass over unto the Lord thy God: for in the month of Abib the Lord thy God brought thee out of Egypt by night. 2 Thou shalt therefore b Thou shalt eat the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. offer the Pass over unto the Lord thy God, of sheep and bullocks * in the place where the Lord shall choose to 'cause his Name to dwell. 3 Thou * shalt eat no leavened bread with it: Exod. 12. 14. (but) seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread there with, (even) the bread of c Which signified that 〈◊〉 which thou had dost in Egypt. tribulation: for thou camest out of the land of Egypt in haste, that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest out of the land of Egypt, all the days of thy life. 4 And there shall be no leaven seen with thee in all thy coasts seven days long: neither shall there remain the night any of the flesh until the morning which thou offeredst the first day at even. 5 Thou mayest d This was chief lie 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the temple was built. not offer the Passeover within any of thy gates, which the Lord thy God giveth thee: 6 But in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose to place his Name, there thou shalt offer the e Which was 〈◊〉 to put them in remembrance of their deliverance out of Egypt: and to continued them in the hope of 〈◊〉 sus Christ: of whom this 〈◊〉 was a figure. Passeover at even, about the going down of the sun, in the season that thou camest out of Egypt. 7 And thou shalt roast and eat it in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, and shalt return on the morrow, and go unto thy tents. 8 Six days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, and the seventh day (shallbe) a solemn assembly to the Lord thy God: thou shalt do no work (therein.) 9 ¶ Seven weeks shalt thou f Beginning at the next 〈◊〉 after the 〈◊〉, Levi. 23. 〈◊〉. number unto thee, and shalt begin to number the seven weeks, when thou begynst to put the sickel to the corn. 〈◊〉. 13. 4. 10 And thou shalt keep the feast of weeks unto the Lord thy God, “ Or, as thou art able, willingly. (even) a free gift of thine hand, which thou shalt give unto the Lord thy God, as the Lord the God hath blessed thee. 11 And thou shalt rejoice before thy Lord thy God, thou and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy servant, and thy maid, and the 〈◊〉 that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the Lordthy God shall choose to place his Name there. 12 And thou shalt remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt: therefore thou shalt observe and do these ordinances. 13 ¶ Thou shalt g That is, the 〈◊〉 day of the seventh mounth Leu. 21. 14 observe 〈◊〉 feast of the Tabernacles seven days, when thou hast gathe read in thy corn, and thy wine. 14 And thou shalt rejoice in thy feast, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy servant, and thy maid, and the Levite, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are within thy gates. 15 Seven days shalt thou keep a feast unto the Lord thy God in the place which the 〈◊〉 shall choose: when the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy increase, and in all the works of thy hands, thou shalt in any case be glad. 16 ¶ * Three times in the year shall all the males Exod. 23. 〈◊〉. and 34. 20. appear before the Lord thy God in the Eccles. 16. 6. place which he shall choose: in the feast of the unleavened bread, & in the feast of the weks, and in the feast of the Tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the Lord empty. 17 Every man (shall give) according to the gift of his h According to the ability that God hath given him. hand, and according to the blessing of the Lord thy God, which he hath given thee. 18 ¶ i He gave authority to that people for a time to choose them selves 〈◊〉. judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy cities, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with righteous judgement. 19 Wrist not thou the Law, nor respect any person, neither take reward: for the reward blindeth the eyes of the wise, and perverteth the words of the just. 20 That which k The 〈◊〉 must constantly follow the 〈◊〉 of the Law, and in nothing decline from 〈◊〉. is just and right shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and possess the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 21 ¶ Thou shalt plant thee no grove of any trees near unto the altar of the Lord thy God, which thou shalt make thee. 22 Thou shalt set thee up no “ Or, image. pillar, which thing the Lord thy God hateth. CHAP. XVII. 2 The punishment of the idolater. 9 Hard controversies are brought to the Priest and the judge. 12 The contemner must dye. 15 The election of the King. 16 and 17. What things he aught to avoid. 18 And what he aught to embrace. 1 THou shalt offer unto the Lord thy God no bullock nor sheep wherein is a Thou shalt not serve God for fashions sake, as hypocrites do. blemish (or) any evil favoured thing: for that is an abomination unto the Lord thy God. 2 ¶ If there be found among you in any of thy cities, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, man or b shewing 〈◊〉 the crime can not be excused by the 〈◊〉 of the person. woman that hath wrought wickedness in the sight of the Lord thy God, in trans gressing his covenant. 3 And hath go and served other gods, and worshipped them: as the sun, or the moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not c Whereby he condemneth all 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of God which he hath 〈◊〉 commanded. commanded. 4 And it be told unto thee, & thou hast herded it, then shalt thou inquire diligently: and if (it be) true, (and) the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in Israel. 5 Then shalt thou bring forth that man, or that woman [which have committed that wicked thing] unto thy gates, (whether it be) man or woman, and shalt stone them with stones, till they die. 6 * At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall Nomb. 35. 30. Chap. 19 〈◊〉. he that is worthy of death, die: (but) at the Mat. 18. 16. mouth of one witness, he shall not dye. 2. Cor. 13. 1. 7 The hands of the d Whereby they 〈◊〉 that they testified the truth witnesses shallbe first upon him, to kill him: and afterward the háds of all the e To 〈◊〉 a con 〈◊〉 consent to maintain God's honour and true 〈◊〉. people: so thou shalt take the wicked away from among you. 8 ¶ If there rise a matter to hard for thee in judgement between blood and blood, between plea and plea, between plague & plague, in the matter of controversy within thy gates, then shalt thou arise, and go up unto the place which the Lord thy GOD shall choose, 9 And thou shalt come unto the Priests of the Levites, and unto the f Who shall give 〈◊〉 as the priests counsel him by the Law of God. judge that shallbe in those days, and ask, & they shall she we thee the sentence of judgement, 10 And thou shalt do according to that thing which they of that place [which the Lord hath choose] show thee, and thou shalt observe to do according to all that they inform thee. 11 According to the Law, which they shall teach thee, and according to the judgement which they shall tell thee, shalt g Thou shalt obey their sentence that the 〈◊〉 may have an end. thou do: thou shalt not decline from the thing which they shall show thee, (neither) to the right hand, nor to the left. 12 And that man that will do presumptuously, not hearkening unto the Priest [that standeth before the Lord thy God to h So long as he is the true minister of God, and pronounceth according to his word minister there] or unto the judge, that man shall die, and thou shalt take away evil from Israel. 13 So all the people shall hear and fear, and do no more presumptuously. 14 ¶ When thou shalt come unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and dwell therein, if thou say, I will set a King overme, like as all the nations that are about me. 15 (Then) thou shalt make him King over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose: from among thy brethren shalt thou make a King over thee: thou shalt not set a i Who is not of thy nation; lest he change true religion into 〈◊〉, and bring thee to 〈◊〉. stranger over thee, which is not thy brother. 16 In any wise he shall not prepare him many horses, nor bring the people again to k To revenge their 〈◊〉, and to take them of their best horses. Egy pte for to increase the number of horses, seeing the Lord hath said unto you, You shall hence forth go no more again that way. 17 neither shall he take him many wives, jest 1. King. 10. 〈◊〉. his heart l From the Law of God. turn away, neither shall he gather him much silver and gold. 18 And when he shall sit upon the throne of his kingdom, then shall he writ him this m Meaning, the Deuteronomie. Law repeated in a book, by the n He shall 〈◊〉 it to be written by them, or he shall writ it by their example. Priests of the Levites. 19 And it shallbe with him, and he shall read therein all days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, (and) to keep all the words of this Law, and these ordinances, for to do them: 20 That his heart be not lifted up above his o Whereby 〈◊〉 meant, that kings aught so to love their subjects, as nature bindeth one brother 〈◊〉 love another. brethren, and that he turn not from the commandment, to the right hand or the left, (but) that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his sons in the mids of Israel. CHAP. XVIII. 3 The portion of the Levites. 6 Of the Levite coming from another place. 9 To avoid the abomination of the 〈◊〉. 15 God will not leave them without a true Prophet. 20 The false prophet shallbe slain. 22 How he may be known. 1 THe Priests of the Levites, (and) all the tribe of Levi * shall have no part nor inheritance Nomb. 18. 〈◊〉. Chap. 10. 9 with Israel, * (but) shall eat the 1. Cor. 9 13. offerings of the Lord made by fire, and his a That is, the lord's part of his inheritance. inheritance. 2 Therefore shall they have no inheritance among their brethren: (for) the Lord is their inheritance, as he hath said unto them. 3 ¶ And this shallbe the Priests duty of the people, that they, which offer sacrifice, whether (it be) bullock or sheep, shall give unto the Priest the b The 〈◊〉 shoulder. Nomb. 18. 18. shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw. 4 The first fruits (also) of thycorne, of thy wine, and of thy oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep shalt thou give him. 5 For the Lord thy God hath choose him out of all thy tribes, to stand and minister in the Name of the Lord, him, and his sons for ever. 6 ¶ Also when a Levite shall come out of any of thy cities of Israel, where he remained, and come with c Meaning, to 〈◊〉 we God unfeigned lie, and not to seek ease. all the desire of his heart unto the place, which the LORD shall choose. 7 He shall then minister in the Name of the Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites, which remain there before the Lord. 8 They shall have like portions to eat d Not 〈◊〉 to live of himself. beside that which cometh of his sale of his patrimony. 9 When thou shalt come into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 10 Let none be found among you that maketh his son or his daughter to e 〈◊〉 they were purged by this 〈◊〉 of passing between two fires. go through the fire, (or) that useth witchcraft, (or) a regarder of times, or a marker of the flying of fowls, or a sorcerer. 11 Or * a charmer, or that counseleth with levit. 20. 27. 1. Sam. 28. 7. spirits, or a so the sayer, or that * asketh coun cell at the dead. 12 For all that do such things (are) abomination unto the Lord, and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth cast them out before thee. 13 Thou shalt be f Without 〈◊〉 crisie, or mixture of false religion. upright therefore with the Lord thy God. 14 For these nations which thou shalt possess, hearken unto those that regard the tymês, and unto sorcerers: “ Ebr. but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not suffered thee so. 15 ¶ * The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee Act. 7. 37. a g Meaning a continual succession of Prophets till Christ the end of all Prophets come. Prophet like unto me, from among you (even) of thy brethren: unto him you shall harken. 16 According to all that thou desiredst of the Lord thy God in Horeb, in the day of the assembly, when thou saidst, * Let me hear Exod 20. 19 the voice of my Lord God no more, nor see this great fire any more, that I die not. 17 And the Lord said unto me, They have well spoken. 18 * I will raise them up a Prophet from among 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉. their brethren like unto thee, & will put my Act. 3. 21. words in his h Which promise is not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to Christ, but to all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his Names. mouth, & he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. 19 And whosoever will not harken unto my words, which he shall speak in my Name, Isa. 59 21. I will i By executing punishment upon him. require it of him. 20 But the prophet that shall presume to spoke a word in my Name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that spaketh in the name of other gods, even the same prophet shaldye. 21 And if thou think in thy heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? 22 When a prophet speaketh in the Name of the Lord, if the thing k Under this 〈◊〉 note he 〈◊〉 all the other 〈◊〉. follow not nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, (but) the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not (therefore) be afraid of him. CHAP. XIX. 2 The franchised towns. 14 Not to remove thy Neighbour's 〈◊〉. 16 The punishment of him that heareth false witness. 1 WHen the Lord thy God * shall root Chap. 12. 29. out the nations, whose land the Lord thy GOD giveth thee, and thou shalt posselfe them, and dwell in their cities, & in their houses. 2 * Thou shalt separate three cities for thee in Exod 21. 〈◊〉. Nomb 〈◊〉. 29. the mids of thy land which the Lord thy 〈◊〉. 20. 2. God giveth thee to possess it. 3 Thou shalt a Make an open and ready way prepare thee the way, & divide the coasts of the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to inherit, into three parts that every b Which 〈◊〉 against his will, & 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉 in his 〈◊〉. manslayer may fleeth either. 4 ¶ This also is the cause wherefore the 〈◊〉 shall flee thither, and live: who so killeth his neighbour ignorantly, and hated him not in time passed: 5 As he that goeth unto the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, & his hand striketh with the axe to cut down the tre, if the head slip from the helve, and hit his neighbour that he dieth, the same c That murder be not once committed upon 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 flee unto one of the cities, and live. 6 Jest the* avenger of the blood follow after the manslayer, while his heart is chafed, and Nomb. 35 12. overtake him, because the way is long, and slay him, although he be not “ Or, can not be judgeth to death worthy of death because he hated him not in time passed. 7 Wherefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt appoint out three cities for thee. 8 And when the Lord thy God d 〈◊〉 goest over 〈◊〉 to possess the whole land of 〈◊〉. enlargeth thy coasts [as he hath sworn unto thy fathers] and giveth thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers. 9 [If thou keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day: (to wit,) that thou love the Lord thy GOD, and walk in his ways for ever] * them shalt josh. 20. 7. thou add three cities mother for thee besides those three. 10 That innocent blood be not shed within thy land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to inherit, e Jest thou be punished for innocent blood. jest blood be upon thee. 11 ¶ But if a man hate his neighbour, and lay wait for him, and rise against him, and smite any man that he die, and flee unto any of these cities. 12 Then the f The 〈◊〉. Elders of his city shall sand and fet him thence, and deliver him into the hands of the avenger of the blood, that he may dye. 13 Thy g Then whosoever pardoneth murder, 〈◊〉 against the word of God. eye shall not spare him, but thou shalt put away (the cry) of innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee. 14 ¶ Thou shalt not remove thy neighbours mark, which they of old time have set in thy inheritance, that thou shalt inherit in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to possess it. 15 ¶ * One witness shall not rise again a man for Chap. 17. 6. Mat. 18 16. any trespass, or for any sin, or for any fault joh. 8. 17. that he offendeth in, * (but) at the mouth of 2. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. two witnesses or at the mouth of three witnesses Ebr. 10. 28. shall the matter be established. 16 ¶ If a false witness rise up against a man to accuse him of trespass. 17 Then both the men which strive together shall stand before the h God's presence is where 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are assembled. Lord, (even) before the Priests, and the judges, which shallbe in those days. 18 And the judges shall make diligent inquisition: & if the witness be found false, (and) hath given false witness against his brother 19 * Then shall you do unto him as he had thought Prou. 19 5. to do unto his brother: so thou shalt take evil Dan. 13. 〈◊〉. away for the of the mids of thee. 20 And the rest shall hear (this,) and fear, and shall hence for the commit no more any such wickedness among you. 21 Therefore thy 〈◊〉 shall have no compassion (but) * life for life, eye for eye, to the for to thee, Exod. 21. 〈◊〉. hand for hand, foot for foot. Levit, 〈◊〉. 20. 〈◊〉. 5. 〈◊〉. CHAP. XX. 3 The 〈◊〉 of the Priest when the Israelites go to battle. 3 The exhortation of the office showing who should go to battle. 10 Peace must first be proclaimed. 19 The trees that bear fruit, must not be destroyed. 1 WHen a Meaning upon just 〈◊〉: for God 〈◊〉 not his people to sight when it 〈◊〉 good to them thou shalt go forth to war against thy enemies, and shaltse horses and charets, (and) people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God (is) with thee, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt. 2 And when you are come near unto the battle, than the Priest shall come forth to speak unto the people. 3 And shall say unto them, Hear, o Israel: you are 〈◊〉 this day unto battle against your 〈◊〉: Chap. 〈◊〉. 7. * let not your hearts faint, neither fear nor be amazed, nor adread of them. 4 For the Lord your God b Is present to 〈◊〉 you with his 〈◊〉 and power. goeth 〈◊〉 you, to fight for you against your enemies, (and) to save you. 5 ¶ And let the officers speak unto the people, saying, What man (is there) that 〈◊〉 built a new house, and hath not c For when they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in an house they gave thanks to God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had that 〈◊〉 by his grace. dedicated 〈◊〉 let him go and return to his house jest he die in the battle, and an other man dedicated it. 6 And what man (is there) that hath planted a vineyard, and hath d The 〈◊〉 word 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. not eaten of the 〈◊〉? let him go and return again unto his house jest he die in the battle, and another eat the fruit. 7 And what man (is there) that hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 19 〈◊〉. a wife, and hath not 〈◊〉 her? let him go, & return again unto his house, jest he die in battle, and another man take her. 8 And let the officers spoke further unto the people, and say, * Whosoever is afraid and judg. 7 〈◊〉. faint hearted, let him go and return unto his house, jest his brethren's heart faint like his heart. 9 And after that the officers have made an end of spaking unto the people, they shall make captain of the army to govern the people. 10 ¶ When thou comest near unto a city to 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 22. fight against it, * thou shalt offer it peace. Chap 2. 26. 11 And if it answer thee again e If it accept peace. peaceably, & open unto thee, then let all the people that is found therein, be tributaries unto 〈◊〉, and serve thee. 12 〈◊〉 if it will make no peace with thee, but make war against thee, than thou shalt be siege it. 13 And the Lord thy God shall deliver it into thy hands, and thou shall smite all the males thereof with the edge of the sword. 14 Only the women, and the children, * and jos. 〈◊〉, 2. the cattle, and all that is in the 〈◊〉, (even) all the spoil thereof shalt thou take unto thyself, and shalt eat the spoil of thy enemies, which the Lord thy God hath given thee. 15 Thus shalt thou do unto all the cities, which are a great way of from thee, which are not f For God had ap 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 should be 〈◊〉 oyed, & made the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. of the cities of these 〈◊〉 nations here. 16 But of the cities of this people, which the Lord thy God shall 〈◊〉 thee to inherit, thou shalt save no person alive. 17 But shalt vtter'y destroy them: (to wit,) the Chap. 7. 1. 〈◊〉, and the Amorites, the Canáanites, and the Perizzites, the Hiuites, and the 〈◊〉 cites, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee. 18 That they teach you not to do after all their abominations, which they have done unto their gods, & (so) you should sin against the Lord your God. 19 ¶ When thou hast besieged a city long time and made war against it to take it destroy not the trees thereof, by smiting an axe into them: for thou mayest eat of them therefore thou shalt not cut them down to further thee in the siege [for the g Some read For 〈◊〉 an shallbe in stead of the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, to come out in the siege against thee tre of the field is man's (life)] 20 Only those trees, which thou knowestare not for meat, those shalt thou destroy and cut down, and make sorts against the city that maketh war with thee, until thou subdue it. CHAP. XXI. 2 Inquisition for murder. 11 Of the woman taken in 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 birth right can not be changed for affection 18 〈◊〉 disobedient child. 23 The body may not hung all 〈◊〉. 1 IF one be found a This Law declareth 〈◊〉 horrible a thing mur there is, 〈◊〉 that for one man a whole 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 punished, except a remedy be found. slain in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, (and) it is not known who hath slain him. 2 Then thy Elders & thy judges shall come forth, and measure unto the cities that are round about him that is slain. 3 And let the 〈◊〉 of that city, which is next unto the slain man, take out of the drove an 〈◊〉 that hath not been put to labour, nor hath drawn in the yoke. 4 And let the Elders of that city bring the heiser unto a “ Or rough, stony b 〈◊〉 blood 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a so 〈◊〉 place, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 make 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the fact, vailey, which is neither eared, nor sown, and strike of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 there in the valley. 5 Also the Priests the sons of Levi [whom the Lord thy God hath choose to 〈◊〉, and to 〈◊〉 in the Name of the Lord] shall come forth, and by their word shall all strife and plague be 〈◊〉. 6 And all the Elders of that city that came near to the slain man, shall 〈◊〉 their hands over the heifer that is beheaded in the valley: 7 And shall testify, and say, Our hands have not 〈◊〉 this blood, neither have our eyes seen it. 8 c This was the 〈◊〉, which the Priests made in the audience of the people. O Lord, be merciful unto thy people Israel whom thou hast redeemed, and lay no innocent blood to the charge of thy people Israel, and the blood shallbe forgiven them. 9 So shalt thou take away (the cry) of innocent blood from thee, when thou shalt do that which is right in the sight of the Lord 10 ¶ When thou shalt go to war against thy enemies, and the Lord thy God shall deliver them into thy hands, and thou shalt take them captives. 11 And 〈◊〉 see among 〈◊〉 captives a beautiful woman, and hast a desire unto her, & wouldest take her to thy wife. 12 Then thou shalt bring her home to thy house, and she shall shave her head, & pair d Signifying that her former life must be changed 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 be joined to the people of God. her nails. 13 And he shall put of the garment that she was taken in, and she shall remain in thy house, and bewail her father and her mother e As having 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and country. a month long: and after that shalt thou go into her, and marry her, and she shall be thy f This only was permitted in the 〈◊〉 otherwise the 〈◊〉 cold not marry strangers. wife. 14 And if thou have no favour unto her, than thou mayest let her go whether she will, but thou shalt not sell her for money, nor make merchandise of her, because thou hast hum bled her. 15 ¶ If a man have two wives, one loved and another g This declareth that the 〈◊〉 of wives 〈◊〉 of a corrupt affection. hated, and they have born him children, both the loved and also the hated: if the first born be the son of the hated. 16 Then when the time cometh, that he appointeth his sons to be heirs of that which he hath, he may not make the 〈◊〉 of the beloved first born “ Or, while the son of the hated liveth, before the son of the hated, which is the first born: 17 But he shall acknowledge the son of the hated for the first born, and give him h As much as to 〈◊〉 of the others. double portion of all that he hath: for he is the first of his strength, and to i Except he be unworthy, as was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. him belongeth the right of the first born. 18 If any man have a son that is stubborn and disobedient, which will not harken unto the voice of his father, nor the voice of his k For it is the mother's 〈◊〉 also to instruct her children. mother, and they have chastened him, and he would not obey them, 19 Then shall his father and his mother take him, and bring him out unto the Elders of his city, & unto the gate of the place where he dwelleth, 20 And shall say unto the Elders of his city, This our son is stub burn and disobedient, (and) he will not obey our admonition: he is a ryotour, and a drunkard, 21 Then all the men of his city shall l Which death was also appointed for 〈◊〉 and idolaters: so that to disobey the parents is most horrible. stone him with stones unto death: so thou shalt take away evil from among you, that all Israel may hear it and fear. 22 ¶ If a man also have committed a trespass worthy of death, and is put to death, & thou hangest him on a tre, 23 His body shall not remain m For God's Law by his death is satisfied, and 〈◊〉 abhorreth 〈◊〉. all night upon the tre, but thou shalt bury him the same day for the* curse of God (is) on him that is hanged. Defile not therefore thy land, which the Gal. 3. 13. Lord thy God giveth thee to in her it. CHAP. XXII. 1 He commands to have care of our neighbour's goods 5 The woman may not wear man's apparel, nor man the woman's. 6 Of the dam and her young birds. 8. Why they should have battlements. 9 Not to mix divers kinds together. 13 Of the wife not being found a virgin. 22 The punishment of adultery. 1 THou * shalt not see thy brother's ox nor Exod. 23. 4. his sheep go astray, and a As though thou sawest it not. withdraw thyself from them, (but) shalt bring them again unto thy brother. 2 And if thy brother be not b Showing the brotherly affection must be showed, not one lie to them that dwell 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto us, but also to them which are 〈◊〉. near unto thee, or if thou know him not, than thou shalt bring it into thy house, and it shall remain with thee, until thy brother seek after it: than shalt thou deliver it to him again. 3 In like manner shalt thou do with his c Much more art thou bound to do for thy neighbour's 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, and so shalt thou do with his raiment, and shalt so do with alloste things of thy brother which he hath lost: if thou hast found them, thou shalt not withdraw thyself (from them.) 4 ¶ Thou shalt notses thy brother's ass nor his ox fall down by the way, and withdraw thyself from them, (but) shalt lift them up with him. 5 ¶ The d For that were to 〈◊〉 ordre of nature, & to despite God. woman shall not we are that which 〈◊〉 unto the man, 〈◊〉 shall a man put on woman's raiment: for all that do so, (are) 〈◊〉 unto the Lord thy God. 6 ¶ If thou find a birds nest in the way, in any tre, or on the ground, (whether they be) young or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, e If God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 done to li I birds, 〈◊〉 much more 〈◊〉 man made according to his images. thou shalt not take the dam with the young, 7 (But) shalt in any 〈◊〉 let the dam go and take the young to thee, that thou mayest prospero and prolong thy days. 8 ¶ When thou buy 〈◊〉 a new house, thou shalt make a batelment on thy roof, that thou lay not blood upon thy house, if any man fall thence. 9 ¶ Thou shalt not f The 〈◊〉 of this 〈◊〉, to walk in simpli 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 of new 〈◊〉. so we thy vineyard with divers kinds of sedes, jest thou defile the in crease of the seed which thou hast so wen, & the fruit of the vinyeard. 10 ¶ Thou shalt not plough with an ox and an ass together. 11 ¶ Thou shalt not wear (agarment) of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together. 12 ¶ * Thou shalt make thee 〈◊〉 upon the Nomb. 〈◊〉. 38. four quarters of thy vesture, where with thou coverest thyself. 15 ¶ If a man take a wife, and when he hath lain with her, hate her, 14 And lay 〈◊〉 slanderous things unto charge, g That is, be 〈◊〉 occasion that she is slandered. and bring up an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 upon her, and say, I took this wife, and when I came to her I found her not a 〈◊〉. 15 Then shall the father of the maid and her mother take and bring the signs of the maids virginity unto the Elders of the 〈◊〉 to the gate. 16 And the maids father shall say unto the Elders, I gave my 〈◊〉 unto this man 〈◊〉 wife, and he hateth her: 17 And lo, he layeth slanderous things unto her charge, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid: lo, these (are the tokens) of my daughter's virginity: and they shall spread the h Meaning the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of her 〈◊〉 were. vesture before the Elders of the city. 18 Then the Elders of the city shall take that man and chastise him, 19 And shall condemn him in an hundredth (she kels) of silver, and give them unto the father i For the 〈◊〉 of the child redoundeth to the shame of the parents: therefore he was recompensed when she 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. of the maid, because he hath brought up an evil name upon a maid of Israel: and she shallbe his wife, and he may not put her away all his life. 20 ¶ But if this thing be true, that the maid be not found a virgin, 21 Then they shall bring forth the maid to the door of her father's house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones to death: for she hath wrought folly in Israel, by playing the whore in her father's house: so thou shalt put evil away from among you. 22 ¶ * If a man be found lying with a woman levit. 20. 10. married to a man, than they shall die even both twain: (to wit) the man that lay with the wife, and the wife: so thou shalt put away evil from Israel. 23 ¶ If a maid be betrothed unto an husband and a man 〈◊〉 her in the town and lie with her, 24 Then 〈◊〉 bring them both out unto the gates of the same city, and shall stone them with stones to death: the maid because 〈◊〉 cried not, (being) in the city, and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's " Or, defiled. wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you. 25 ¶ But if a man find a betrothed maid in the field, and 〈◊〉 her, and lie with her, than the man that lay with her, shall die alone: 26 And unto the maid thou shalt do nothing, because there is in the maid no “ Or no sin worthy death. cause of death: for as when a man rises against his neighbour and 〈◊〉 him to death, so k Meaning that the innocent 〈◊〉 not be punished. is this matter. 26 For he 〈◊〉 her in the fields: the betrothed maid cried, and there was no man to secure her. 28 ¶ * If a man find a maid that is not betrothed, Exod. 22. 16. and take her, and lie with her, and they be found, 29 Then the man that lay with her, shall give unto the maids father fifty (shekels) of silver: and she shall be 〈◊〉 wife, because he hath humbled her: he can not put her away all his life. 30 ¶ Not man shall l He shall not lie with his step more there: meaning hereby allother degrees forbidden. take his father's wife, nor shall uncover his father's skirt. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. CHAP. XXIII. 1 What men might not be admitted to office. 9 What they aught to avoid when they go to war. 15 Of the fugitive servant. 17 To 〈◊〉 all kind of whoredom. 19 Of 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Of vows. 24 Of the neighbour's vine and corn. 1 NOne that is hurt by bursting, or that hath his 〈◊〉 member cut of, a Ether to bears office or to 〈◊〉 a wife. shall enter into the Congregation of the Lord 2 b This was to 'cause them to live chastely, that their 〈◊〉 might not be rejected. A bastard shall not enter into the Congregation of the Lord: even to his tenth generation shall 〈◊〉 not enter into the Congregation of the Lord 3 * The 〈◊〉 and the Moabites shall not enter into the Congregation of the Lord Nomb. 22. 5. Nehem. 13. 〈◊〉. even to their tenth generation shall they not enter into the Congregation of the Lord for ever. 4 Because they c Hereby he con demneth all, that further nor the children of God in their vocation met you not with bread and water in the way, when you came out of Egypt and because they hired against thee Balaám the son of Beór, of Pethórin Aram-naharáim, to curse thee. 5 Nevertheless, the Lord thy God would not harken unto Balaám, but the Lord thy God turned the curse to a blessing unto thee, because the Lord thy God loved thee. 6 Thou d Thou shalt have nothing to do with them. shalt not seek their peace nor their prosperity all thy days for ever. 7 ¶ Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite: for he is thy brother, neither shalt thou abhor an Egyptian, because thou wast a stranger in his land. 8 The children that are begotten e If the fathers have 〈◊〉 their idolatry, and received 〈◊〉. of them in their third generation, shall enter into the Congregation of the Lord 9 ¶ When thou goest out with the host against thy enemies, keep thee then from all wickedness. 10 ¶ If there be among you any that is unclean by that which cometh to him by night he shall go out of the host, and shall not enter into the host, 11 But at even he shall wash (him self) with water, and when the sun is down, he shall enter into the host. 12 ¶ Thou shalt have a place also without the host whether thou shalt f For the 〈◊〉 of nature, resort, 13 And thou shalt have a paddle among thy weapons, and when thou wouldest sit down without, thou shalt digthere with, and returning thou shalt g Meaning hereby that his people should be pu 〈◊〉 he in soul and body. cover thy excrements. 14 For the Lord thy God walketh in the mids of thy camp to deliver thee, and to give (thee) thy enemies before thee: therefore thy host shallbe holy, that he se no filthy thing in thee and turn away from thee. 15 ¶ Thou shalt not h This is meant of the 〈◊〉 then who fled for their master's 〈◊〉 and embraced the 〈◊〉 religion. deliver the servant unto his master, which is escaped from his master unto thee, 16 He shall dwell with thee, (even) among you, in what place he shall choose, in one of thy" cities where it liketh him best: thou shalt 〈◊〉. gates. not vex him. 17 ¶ There shallbe no whore of the daughters of Israel, neither shall there be a whore keeper of the sons of Israel. 18 Thou shalt neither bring the i Forbidding hereby that any gain got of 〈◊〉 things, should be applied to the 〈◊〉 of God Mic. 1. 7. hire of a whore, nor the price of a dog into the house of the Lord thy God for any vow: for even both these (are) abomination unto the Lord thy God. 19 ¶ * Thou shalt not give to usury to thy brother: Exod. 22. 25. Leu. 25. 36. (as) usury of money, usury of meat, usury of any thing that is put to usury. 20 Unto a k This was permitted for a time for the hardness of their heart. stranger thou mayest lend upon usury, but thou shalt not lend upon usury unto thy brother, that the Lord thy God may l If thou show thy charity to thy 〈◊〉, God 〈◊〉 declare his love toward thee, bless thee in all that thou settest thy hand to, in the land whether thou go est to possess it. 21 ¶ When thou shalt vow 〈◊〉 unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not be slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee, and (so) it should be sin unto thee. 22 But when thou absteinest from vowing it shallbe no sin unto thee. 23 That which is go out of thy lips, thou shalt m If the vow be 〈◊〉 and godly. keep and perform, as thou hast vowed it willingly unto the Lord thy God: (for) thou hast spoken it with thy mouth. 24 ¶ When thou comest unto n Being hiredfor to labour. thy neighbour's vine yard, than thou mayest eat grapes at thy pleasure, as much as thou will't: but thou shalt put none in thy o To bring home to thy house. vessel. 25 When thou comest into thy neighbour's corn * thou mayest pluck the ears with 〈◊〉, 12. 1. thy hand, but thou shalt not move a sickle to thy neighbour's corn. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 Divorcement is permitted. 5 He that is newly married is exempted from war. 6 Of the pledge 14 Wages must not be retained. 16 The good must not be punished for the bad. 17 The care of the stranger, fatherless and widow. 1 WHen a man taketh a wife, and marrieth her, if so be she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath espied some filthiness in her a Hereby God approveth not that light divotcement, but permitteth it to avoid further inconvenience. than let him writ her a bill of divorcement, and put it in her hand, and sand her out of his house. 2 And when she is departed out of his house, and go her way, and marry with an other man. Matth. 10. 7. 3 And if the later husband hate her, & writ her a letter of divorcement, & put it in her hand, & sent her out of his house, or if the later man die which took her to wife: 4 (Then) her first husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is b Seeing that by dimitting her, he judged her to be unclean and 〈◊〉. defiled: for that (is) abomination in the sight of the Lord, & thou shalt not 'cause the land to sin, which the Lord thy God doth give thee to inherit. 5 ¶ When a man taketh a new wife, he shall not go a warfare, c That they might learn to know one another's conditions & so after ward live in godly peace. neither shallbe charged with any business, but shallbe free at home one year, and rejoice with his wife which he hath taken. 6 ¶ Not man shall take the neither nor the upper d Nor aniething whereby a man 〈◊〉 his living millstone to pledge: for this gage is (his) living. 7 ¶ If any man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him that these shall die, so shalt thou put evil away from among you. 8 ¶ Take heed of the * plague of leprosy, that 〈◊〉. 13. 2, thou observe diligently, and do according to all that the Priests of the Levites shall teach you: take hedeye do as I commanded them. 9 Remember what the Lord thy God did unto * Myriám by the way after that you were Nomb. 12. 10. come out of Egypt. 10 ¶ When thou shalt ask again of thy neighbour any thing lent, thou shalt no go e As though thou wouldest appoint what to have, but shalt receive what he may 〈◊〉. into his house to fet his pledge. 11 But thou shalt stand without, and the man that borrowed it of thee, shall bring the pledge out of the doors unto thee. 12 Furthermore if it be a poor body, thou shalt not sleep with his pledge. 13 (But) shalt restore him the pledge when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his raiment, and bless thee: & it shallbe righteousness unto thee, f Though he 〈◊〉 de be unthankful, yet God will not forget it. before the Lord thy God 14 ¶ Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is needy and poor, (neither) of thy brethren, nor of the stranger that is in thy land within thy gates. 15 * Thou shalt give him his hire for his day, ne Levi. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Tob. 4. 〈◊〉 there shall the sun go down upon it: for he is poor, and there with sustaineth his life: jest he cry against thee unto the Lord, and it be sin unto thee. 16 ¶ * The father's shall not be put to death for 2. King. 4. 〈◊〉. 2. Chro. 25. 4. the children, nor the children put to death 〈◊〉. 31. 29. for the fathers, but every man shallbe put to Ezech. 18. 20. death for his own sin. 17 ¶ Thou shalt not pervert the right of the g Because the world did least esteem these sorts of people, therefore God hath most care over them. stranger, (nor) of the fatherless, nor take a widows raiment to pledge. 18 But remember that thou wast a servant in Egypt, and how the Lord thy God delivered thee thence therefore I command thee to do this thing. 19 ¶ * When thou cuttest down thy harvest Leu. 19 9 & 23. 22. in thy field, and hast forgotten a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fet it, (but) it shallbe for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works of thy hands. 20 When thou “ Or, gatherest thy olives. beatest thy olive tre, thou shalt not go over the boughs again, (but) it shallbe for the stranger, for the fatherless, & for the widow. 21 When thou gatherest thy “ Or, the grapes of thy vinyeard vineyard, thou shalt not gather the grapes clean after thee, (but) they shallbe for the stranger, for the fatherless and for the widow. 22 And remember that thou wast h God judged then not mindful of his benefit, except they were beneficial unto others. a servant in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing. CHAP. XXV. 3 The beating of the offenders. 5 To raise up seed to the kinsman. 11 In what case a woman's hand must be cut of. 13 Of just weights, and measures. 19 To destroy the Amalekites, 1 WHen there shall be strife between men and they shall come unto judgement, a Whether 〈◊〉 be a plaintiff or none, the magistrates aught to try out faults & punish according to the crim and sentence shallbe given upon them, and the righteous shallbe justified, and the wicked condemned, 2 Then if so be the wicked be worthy to be beaten, the judge shall 'cause him to lie down b When 〈◊〉 me 〈◊〉 not death. and to be beaté before his face, according to his trespass, unto a certain number. 3 c The jews of 〈◊〉 after ward took one away, Forty (stripes) shall he 'cause him to have and not past, jest if he should exceed and beaten him above that with many stripes, thy brother should appear despised in thy sight. 2. Cor. 11. 24. 4 ¶ * Thou shalt not mosel the ox that treadeth 2. Cor. 9 9 out the corn. 1. Tim. 5. 18. Ruth. 4. 3. 5 ¶ * If brethren dwell together, and one of Matt. 22. 24. Mar. 12. 19 the die and have no child, the wife of the 〈◊〉. 20. 27. dead shall not marry without: (that is) unto a stranger; but his d Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 word signifieth not the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the World, 〈◊〉 signifieth a brother, is taken also for a kinsman: it seemeth that it is not 〈◊〉 that the natural brother should ma 〈◊〉 his brother's wife, but some other of the kindred, that was in that degree which might marry. kinsman shall go in unto her, and take her to wife, and do the kinsman's office to her. 6 And the first born which she beareth, shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel. 7 And if the man will not take his kinse woman then let his kinswoman go up to the gate unto the Elders, and say, My kinsman refuseth to raise up unto his brother a name in Israel: he will not do the office of a kinsman unto me. 8 Then the Elders of his city shall call him, & comen with him: if he stand and say, I will not take her. 9 Then shall his kinswoman come unto him in the presence of the Elders, & loose his shoe from his foot, & spit in his face, & answer, & say, So shall it be done unto that man, that will not build up his brother's house. 10 And his name 〈◊〉 be called in Israel, The house of him whose shoe is put of. 11 ¶ e This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that god lie 〈◊〉 fastness be preserved: 〈◊〉 It is an horrible thing to see a woe man paces hame When men strive together, one with another, if the wife of the one come near, for to rid her husband out of the hands of him that smiteth him, and put for the her hand, & take him by his privities. 12 Then thou shalt cut of her hand: thy ere shall not spare her. 13 ¶ Thou shalt not have in thy bag two manner of ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 and stone. weights, a great and a small. 14 neither shalt thou have in thy house diverse ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 and ephah: read. measures, a great and a small. 15 (But) thou shalt have a right & just weight Exod. 16. 36. a perfect & a just measure shalt thou have, that thy days may be lengt hened in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 16 For all that do such things, (and) all that do unrighteously, (are) abomination unto the Lord thy God. 17 ¶ * Remember what Amalek did unto thee Exod. 17. 〈◊〉. by the way, when you were come out of Egypt 18 How he met thee by the way, & smote the hindmost of you, all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast fainted and weary, & he feared not God. 19 Therefore, when the Lord thy God hath given thee rest from all thy enemies round about in the land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, (then) thou shalt put out the f This was part lie accomplished by Saul, about, 450. years afterward remembrance of Amalek from under heaven: forget not. CHAP. XXVI. 3 The offering of the first fruits. 5 what they must protest when they offer them. 12 The 〈◊〉 of the third year 13 Their protestarion in offering it. 19 To what honour God 〈◊〉 them which acknowledge him to be their Lord 1 ALso when thou shalt come into the land which the Lord thy GOD giveth thee for inheritance, and shalt possess it & devil therein. 2 a By this ceremony they acknowledge that they received the land of Canáan as free gift of God. Then shalt thou take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, and bring it out of the land that the Lord thy God giveth thee, and put it in a basket, and go unto the place which the Lord thy GOD shall choose to b To be called upon, server, and worshipped spiritually, place his Name there. 3 And thou shalt come unto the Priest, that shallbe in those days, and say unto him, I acknowledge this day unto the Lord thy God Chap. 12. 5. that I am come unto the country which the Lord swore unto our fathers for to give us. 4 Then the Priest shall take the basket out of thy hand, and set it down before the altar of the Lord thy God. 5 And thou shalt answer and say before the Lord thy God, a c Meaning jaakob who 〈◊〉 20 years in Sytia Syrian (was) my father, who being ready to perish (for hunger,) went down into Egypt, and sojourned there with a small company, and grew there unto a nation great, mighty, d Only by 〈◊〉 mercy, and not by their father's deserning. and full of people. 6 And the Egyptians vexed us, and troubled us, and jaded us with cruel bondage. 7 But when we e Alleging the promises made to our fathers, Abrahám, Izhák and jaakob. cried unto the Lord God of our fathers, the Lord herded ourvoyce, and looked on our adversity, and on our labour and on our oppression. 8 And the Lord brought us out of Egypt in a mighty hand, and a stretched out arm, with great terribleness, both in signs & wonders. 9 And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, (even) a land that floweth with milk and honey. 10 And now, lo, I f In token of a thankful heart, and mindful of this 〈◊〉. have brought the first fruits of the land which thou, o Lord, hast given me, and thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and worship before the Lord thy God. 11 And thou shalt rejoice in all the good things which the Lord thy God hath given unto thee and to thy g 〈◊〉 thai God giveth us not goods for curselues only, but for their uses also, which are 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 charge. household, thou and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you. 12 ¶ When thou hast made an end of tithing all the tithes of thy increase, the third year, (which is) the year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, to the stranger, to the fatherless and to the widow, that they may eat within thy gates, and be satisfied, 13 Then thou shalt h without hypocrisy. say before the Lord thy God, I have brought the hallowed thing out of mine house, and also have given it unto the Levites and to the strangers, to the fatherless and to the widow, according to all thy* commandments Chap. 14. 27. which thou hast commanded me: I have i Of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. transgressed none of thy commandments, nor for got (them.) 14 I have not eaten there of in my k Or, for 〈◊〉 cessitie. mourning nor suffered aught to perish l By putting them to any profane use. through uncleanness, nor given aught there of for the dead (but) have harkened unto the voice of the Lord my God: I have done m As far as my sinful nature would suffer: for else, as David and Paul say where is not one just, Psal. 14. 4. after all that thou hast commanded me. 15 Look down from thy holy habitation, (even) from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the land which thou hast given us Rom. 3. 10. [as thou sworest unto our fathers] the land that floweth with milk and honey. 16 ¶ This day the Lord thy God doth command thee to do these ordinances, and laws: keep them therefore, and do them with n with a good and simple conscience. all thy heart, and with all thy soul. 17 * Thou hast set up the Lord this day to be Chap. 7. 6. & 14. 2. thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his ordinances, and his commandments, and his laws, and to harken unto his voice. 18 o 〈◊〉 that there is a mutual bond between God and his people. And the Lord hath set thee up this day, to be a precious people unto him [as he hath promised thee] and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments. 19 And to make thee * high above all nations Chap 4. 7. [which he hath made] in praise, and in name Chap. 7. 6. and in glory, * and that thou shouldest be 〈◊〉. 13. 11. an holy people unto the Lord thy God, as he hath said. CHAP. XXVII. 2 They are commanded to writ the Law upon stones for a remembrance. 5. Also to build an altar. 13 The cursings are given on mount Ebál. 1 THen Moses with the Elders of Israel a As God's minister and charged with the same. commanded the people, saying, Keep all the commandments, which I command you this day. 2 And when you shall pass over Jordan unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt set thee up great stones, & plaster them with plaster, 3 b God would that his Law should be set up in the 〈◊〉 of the land of Caná an, hat all that looked thereon might know that the landwas dedicated to his service. And shalt writ upon them all the words of this Law, when thou shalt come over, that thou mayest go into the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee: a land that floweth with my lke and honey, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee. 4 Therefore when you shall pass over Jordan, you shall set up these stones, which I command you this day in mount Ebál, & thou shalt plaster them with plaster. 5 * And there shalt thou build unto the Lord Exod. 20. 25. thy God an altar, (even) an altar of stones: thou josh, 8. 31. shalt lift none c The altar should not be curiously wrought, because it should 〈◊〉 we but for a time: for God would have but one altar in Iudáh. iron (instrument) upon them. 6 Thou shalt make the altar of the Lord thy God of whole stones, & offer burned offerings thereon unto the Lord thy God. 7 And thou shalt offer peace offerings, and shalt eat there and rejoice before the Lord thy God: 8 And thou shalt writ upon the stones all the words of this Law, d That every one may well read it and under stand it. well, and plainly. 9 ¶ And Moses and the Priests of the Levites spoke unto all Israel, saying, Take heed and hear, o Israel: this day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God. 10 Thou e This condition God hath bound theeunto that if thou will't be his people, thou must keep his Laws. shalt harken therefore unto the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments and his ordinances, which I command thee this day. 11 ¶ And Moses charged the people the same day, saying, 12 These shall stand upon mount Gerizzim, to bless the people when you shall pass over Jordan: Simeôn, and Levi, and Iudáh, and Issa chár, and f Meaning Ephráim and 〈◊〉. Joseph, and Benjamin. 13 And these shall stand upon 〈◊〉 Ebál to g Signifying, that if they would not obey God for love, they should be made to obey for fear. curse: Reuben, Gâd, and Asher, and Zebulún Dan, and 〈◊〉. 14 And the Levites shall answer and say unto all the men of Israel with a loud voice, 15 ¶ Cursed be the man that shall make any carved or molten h Under this he containeth all the corruption of God's service and the transgression of the first table. image, (which is) an abomination unto the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place: And all the people shall answer, and say: So be it. 16 Cursed be he that i Or, contemn 〈◊〉 and this a pertaineth to the second table. curseth his father and his mother: And all the people shall say: So be it. 17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour's k He 〈◊〉 all injuries and 〈◊〉. mark: And all the people shall say: So be it. 18 Cursed be he that maketh the l Meaning, that helpeth not and conseleth not his neighbour. blind go out of the way: And all the people shall say: So be it. 19 Cursed be he that hindereth the right of the stranger, the fatherless, and the wido we: And all the people shall say: So be it. 20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father's wife for he hath uncovered his father's m In committing vilenit against him. skirt: And all the people shall say: So be it. 21 Cursed be he that lieth with any beast: And all the people shall say: So be it. 22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother: And all the people shall say: So be it. 23 Cursed be he that lieth with his n Meaning his wives mother. mother in law: And all the people shall say: So be it. 24 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour o For God, that seethe in secret, will revenge it. secretly: And all the people shall say: So be it. 25 * Cursed be he that taken a reward to put to death innocent blood: And all the people Ezek. 22. 12. shall say: So be it. 26 * Cursed be he that confirmeth nor all the Gala. 3. 10. words of this Law, to do them: And all the people shall say: So be it. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 The promises to them that obey the commandments. 15. The threatenings to the contrary. 1 IF * thou shalt obey diligently the voice Leu. 26. 3. of the Lord thy God, and observe and do all his commandments, which I command thee this day, than the Lord thy GOD will a He will make thee the most ex cellent of all people. set thee on high above all the nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and b When thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thyself 〈◊〉 en, 〈◊〉 thee, if thou shalt obey the voice of the Lord thy God. 3 Blessed shalt thou be in the c Tl. 〈◊〉 shalt live wealthly. city, and blessed also in the field. 4 Blessed 〈◊〉 be the fruit d 〈◊〉 children and succession. of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy cows, and the flocks of thy sheep. 5 Blessed shall be thy basket and thy dough. 6 Blessed shalt thou be, when c All thy entre lordship ises shall have good success. thou comest in, and blessed also when thou goest out. 7 The Lord shall 'cause thine enemies that rise against thee, to fall before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and shall flee before thee f Meaning, many ways. seven ways. 8 The Lord shall command the blessing (to be) with thee in thy store houses, and in all that thou 〈◊〉 thy g God will bless us, if we do out 〈◊〉, and not be 〈◊〉. hand to, & will bless thee in the land which the Lord thy Godgiveth thee. 9 The Lord shall make thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways. 10 Then all people of the earth shall see that the Name of the Lord is h In that he is thy God & thou art his people. called upon over thee and they shall be afraid of thee. 11 And the Lord shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the Lord swareun to thy fathers, to give thee. 12 The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, (even) the i For nothing in the earth is profitable, but when God sendeth his blessings from heaven. heaven to give rain unto thy land in due season, and to bless all the work of thy hands: & thou shalt lend unto many nations, but shalt not borrow thyself, 13 And the Lord shall make thee the head, and not the “ Or, the lowest tail, and thou shalt be above only and shalt not be beneath, if thou obey the commandments of the Lord thy God, which I command thee this day, to keep and to do (them.) 14 But thou shalt not decline from any of the words, which I command you this day, (either) to the right hand or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. Leu. 26. 14. 15 ¶ * But if thou will't not obey the voice of Lament. 2. 16. the Lord thy God, to keep and to do all his mala. 2. 2. commandments and his ordinances, which Baru. 1, 20. I command thee this day, them all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee. 16 Cursed shalt thou be in the town, and cursed also in the field. 17 Cursed shall thy basket be, and thy “ Ot, store. dough. 18 Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy land, the increase of thy cows, and the flocks of thy sheep. 19 Cursed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and cursed also when thou goest out. 20 The Lord shall sand upon thee cursing trouble, and “ Or, rebuke. shame, in all that which thou settest thy hand to do, until thou be destroyed and perish quickly, because of the wickedness of thy works whereby thou hast forsaken me. 21 The Lord shall make the pestilence cleave unto thee until he hath consumed thee from the land, whether thou goest to possess it. Levi. 16. 11. 22 * The Lord shall smite thee with a consumption, and with the fever, and with a burning ague, and with servant heat, “ Or, drought. and with the sword, and with blasting, and with the mild we, and they shall pursue the until thou perish. 23 And thy heaven that is over thy head, shallbe k It shall give thee no more moisture, then if 〈◊〉 were of brass. brass, and the earth that is under thee, iron. 24 The Lord 〈◊〉 give thee for the rain of thy land, dust and ashes: (even) from “ Or, out of the air, as dust raised with wind. heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed. 25 (And) the Lord shall 'cause thee to fall before thy enemies: thou shalt come out one way against them, and shalt flee seven ways before them, and shalt be l Some read thou shalt be a terror and fear when they shall hear how God hath plagued thee. scattered through all the kingdoms of the earth. 26 And thy m Thou shalt be cursed both in thy life and in thy death: for the burial is a 〈◊〉 of the resurrection, 〈◊〉 sign for thy 〈◊〉kednes 〈◊〉 lack. cark is shall be meat unto all fowls of the air, and unto the beasts of the earth, and none shall fray them away. 27 The Lord will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emeroides, and with the scab, and with the itch, that thou canst not be healed. 28 And the Lord shall smite thee with madness, and with blindness, and with astonying of heart. 29 Thou shalt also grope at noon days, as the n In things most evident and 〈◊〉 thou 〈◊〉 lack 〈◊〉 and judgement. blind gropeth in darkness, and shalt not prospero in thy ways: thou shalt never but be oppressed with wrong, and be poulled evermore and no man shall secure (thee.) 30 Thou shalt betrothe a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and shalt not dwell therein: thou shalt plant a vinyeard and shalt not ” Ebr. make 〈◊〉 common. eat the fruit. 31 Thy ox shall be slain before thy eyes, and thou shalt 〈◊〉 eat there of: thy ass shall be wiolently taken away before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thyshepe shallbe given unto thy enemies, and no man shall rescue (them) for thee. 32 Thy sons and thy daughters shallbe given unto another people, and thy 〈◊〉 o When they shall 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. shall still look for them, even till they fall out, and there shall be no power in thy hand. 33 The fruit of thy land and all thy labours shall a people, which thou knowest not, ear, and thou shalt never but suffer wrong, and violence always: 34 So that thou shalt be mad for the sight which thy eyes shall se. 35 The Lord shall smite thee in the knees, and in the thighs, with a 〈◊〉 botch, that thou canst not be healed: even from the sole of thy foot unto the top of thy head. 36 The Lord shall bring thee and thy p As he did Manasseh, 〈◊〉, zedechias and others. King [which thou shalt set over thee] unto anation, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, and there thou shalt serve other gods: (even) wood and stone, 37 And thou shalt * be a wonder, a proverb & 〈◊〉. 24. 9 & 25. 〈◊〉 a common talk among all people, whether the Lord shall carry thee. 〈◊〉. 6. 15. 38 * Thou shalt carry out much seed into the Ag. 1. 6. field, and shalt gather but little in: for the grasshoppers shall destroy it. 39 Thou shalt plant a vinyeard and dress it, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather (the grapes): for the worms shall eat it. 40 Thou shalt have olive trees in all thy coasts but shalt not anoint thyself with the oil: for thy olines shall “ Or, be shaken, before they be ripe. fall. 41 Thou shalt beget sons, and daughters, but shalt not have them: for they shall go into captivity. 42 All thy trees and fruit of thy land q Under one kind he containeth all the 〈◊〉, Which 〈◊〉 the fruits of the land: and this is an evident token of God's curse. shall the grasshopper consume. 43 The stranger that is among you, shall climb above thee up on high, and thou shalt come down beneath allow. 44 He shall lend thee, and thou shalt not lend him: he shallbe the head, and thou shalt be the tail. 45 Moreover, all these curses shall come upon thee, and shall pursue thee and overtake thee, till thou be destroyed, because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments, and his ordinances, which he commanded thee: 46 And they shallbe upon r God's plagues shallbe 〈◊〉 signs that he is offended with thee. thee for signs and wonders, and upon thy seed for ever. 47 Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness and with a good heart for the abundance of all things. 48 Therefore thou shalt serve thy enemies which the Lord shall sand upon thee, in hunger and in thrust, and in nakedness, and in need of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck until he have destroyed thee 49 The Lord shall bring a nation upon thee from far. (even) from the end of the world, flying (swift) as an eagle: a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand: 50 A nation of a “ Or, barbarous, cruel, or impudent. fierce countenance, which will not regard the person of the old, nor have compassion of the young. 51 The same shall eat the fruit of thy cattle, and the fruit of thy land until thou be destroyed, and he shall leave thee neither wheat, wine, nor oil, (neither) the “ Or, 〈◊〉 born of thy bullocks. increase of thy kine, nor the flocks of thy sheep, until he have brought thee to nought. 52 And he shall besiege thee in all thy cities, until thy high and strong walls fall down, wherein thou trustedst in all the land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy “ Or, gates. cities throughout all thylande, which the Lord thy God hath given thee. 53 * And thou shalt eat the fruit of thy body: Levi. 26 29. 2. king. 6. 29. (even) the flesh of thy sons and thy daughters, Lamen 4. 10. which the Lord thy God 〈◊〉 given Baruk. 2. 3. thee, during the siege and straightness wherein thy enemy shall in close thee: 54 (So that) the man [that is tender and exceeding Chap. 〈◊〉. 9 dainty among you] * shallbe grieved at his brother and at his wife, (that lieth) in his bosom, and at the remnant of his children, which he hath yet left. 55 For fear of giving unto any of them of the flesh of his children, whom he shall eat, because he hath nothing left him in that siege, and straightness, wherewith thine enemy shall besiege thee in allthy cities. 56 The tender and dainty s As came to pass in the days of joram, king of Israel, 2. king. 6. 29. and when the Romans besieged 〈◊〉. woman among you, which never would venture to set the sole of her foot upon the ground [for her softness and tenderness] shallbe grieved at her husband, (thatlyeth) in her bosom, and at her son, and at her daughter. 57 And at her t hungers shall so bite her, that she shall be ready to eat her child be fore it be 〈◊〉, afterbyrth [that shall come out from between herfete] and at her children, which she shall bear: for when all things lack, she shall eat them secretly, during the the siege and straightness, where with thy enemy shall besiege thee in thy cities. 58 ¶ If thou wilt not keep and do u For he that offendeth in one, 〈◊〉 guilty of all. 〈◊〉. 2. 10. all the words of this Law [that are written in this book] and fear this glorious and fear full name the Lord thy God. 59 Then the Lord will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, (even) great plagues and of long continuance, and sore diseases, and of long durance. 60 Moreover, he will bring upon thee all the diseases of Egypt, whereof thou wast afraid, and they shall cleave unto thee. 61 And every sickness, and every plague, which is not x Declaring that God hath infinite means to plague the 〈◊〉, besides them that are 〈◊〉 rye or 〈◊〉. written in the book of this Law, will the Lord heap upon thee, until thou be destroyed. 62 And you shallbe left few in number, where you were as the * stars of heaven in multitude, because thou wouldest not obey the voy Chap. 10. 22. ce of the Lord thy God. 63 And as the Lord hath rejoiced over you, to do you good, and to multiply you, so he will rejoice over you, to destroy you, and bring you to nought, and you shallbe rooted out of the land, whether thou goest to possess it. 64 And the Lord shall y 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it is a singular gift of God to be in a place where as we may worship God purely and declare our faith and religion. scatter thee among all people, from the one end of the world unto the other, and there thou shalt serve other gods, which thou hast not known nor thy fathers, (even) wood and stone. 65 Also among these nations thou shalt find no rest, neither shall the sole of thy foot have rest: for the Lord shall give thee there a trembling heart, and (looking to return) till thy eyes fall out, and a sorrowful mind. 66 And thy life shall “ Or, thou shalt be in doubt of thy 〈◊〉. hung before thee, and thou shalt fear both night and day, and shalt have none assurance of thy life. 67 In the morning thou shalt say, Would God it were evening, and at evening thou shalt say, Would God it were morning, for the fear of thy heart, which thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes, which thou shalt se. 68 And the Lord shall bring thee into Egypt again with z Because they were unmindful of that miracle, when the Sea gave place for them to 〈◊〉 through, ships by the way, whereof I said unto thee, Thou shalt see it no more again: and there you shall sell yourselves unto your enemies for bondmen and bound women, and there (shallbe) no byer. CHAP. XXIX. 2 The people are exhorted to observe the commandments. 10 The whole people from the highest to the lowest are comprehended under god's covenant. 19 The punishment of him that flatereth himself in his wickedness. 24 The cause of God's wrath against his people. 1 THese are the a That is, the 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. words of the covenant which the Lord commanded Moses to make with the children of Israel in the land of Moáb beside the covenant which he had made with them in b At the first giving of the Law. which was forty years before. Horeb. 2 ¶ And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, You have seen all that the Lord did before your eyes in the land of Egypt unto Pharaoh and unto all his servants, and unto all his land. 3 The c The 〈◊〉 of my power. great tentations which thy eyes have seen, those great miracles and wonders. 4 Yet the LORD hath not d He showeth that it is 〈◊〉 in man's power to understand the 〈◊〉 of God it 〈◊〉 be not given him from 〈◊〉. given you an heart to perceive, and eyes to see, and ears to hear, unto this day. 5 And I have led you forty year in the wilderness: your clotheses are not waxed old upon you, neither is thy shoe waxed old upon thy foot. 6 You have eaten no e Made by man's art, but menna, which is called the bread of Angels. bread, neither drunk wine, nor strong drink, that you might know, how that I am the Lord your God. 7 After you came unto this place, and Sihón King of Heshbón, and Og King of Bashán came out against us unto battle, and we slew them. 8 And took their land, and gave it for an inheritance unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to the half tribe of Manasseh. Chap. 4. 6. 9 * Keep therefore the words of this covenant and do them, that you may prospero in all that you shall do. 10 You stand this day every one of you before the Lord your f Who knoweth your hearts, and 〈◊〉 you may not think to does 〈◊〉 with him God: your heads of your tribes, your Elders and your officers, (even) all the men of 〈◊〉: 11 Your children, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp from the hewer of thy wood, unto the drawer of thy water. 12 That thou shouldest g Alluding to them, that when they made a sure covenant, divided a beast in 〈◊〉, and past between the par 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Gen. 〈◊〉. 10. pass into the covenant of the Lord thy God, and in to his oath which the Lord thy God maketh with thee this day. 13 For to establish thee this day a people unto himself, and that he may be unto thee a God, as he hath said unto thee, and as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, Abrahám, Izhák, and jaakób. 14 neither make I this covenant, and this oath with you only. 15 But (as well) with him that standeth here with us this day before the Lord our God, as with him h Meaning, their 〈◊〉. that is not here with us this day. 16 For you know, how we have dwelled in the land of Egypt, & how we passed through the mids of the nations, which you passed by. 17 And you have seen their abominations and their idols [wood, and stone, silver and gold] which were among them. 18 That there should not be among you man nor woman, nor family, nor tribe, which 〈◊〉 Such sin, as the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thereof myg 〈◊〉 choke and destroy you. should turn his heart away this day from the Lord our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations, (and) that there should not be among you ⁱ (any) root that bringeth fourth gall and worm wood. 19 So that when he heareth the words of this curse, he “ Or, flatter. bless himself in his heart saying, I shall have peace, although I walk according to the stubbornness of mine own heart, thus adding k For as he that is 〈◊〉, desireth to 〈◊〉 much, so he that followeth his appetites, 〈◊〉 by all means, 〈◊〉 yet can not be sa tisfied. drunk ennes to thirst. 20 The Lord will not be merciful unto him, but then the wrath of the Lord and hysielousie shall smoke against that man, and every curse that is written in this book, shall light upon him, and the Lord shall put out his name from underheaven. 21 And the Lord shall separate him unto evil out of all the tribes of 〈◊〉, according unto all the curses of the covenant, that is written in the book of this Law. 22 So that the generation to come, (〈◊〉) your l God's plagues upon them that rebel against him, shallbe so strange, that all ages shallbe astonished. children, that shall rise up after you, and the stranger that shall come from a far land, shall say, when they shall see the plagues of this land, and the diseases thereof, wherewith the Lord shall smite it: 23 [(For) all that land (shall) burn with brimstone and salt it shall not be sown, nor bring fourth, nor any grass shall grow therein, like as in the overthrowing of * Sodom, and Gomoráh, Gene. 19 〈◊〉. Admáh, and Zeboim, which the Lord overthrew in his wrath and in his anger] 24 Then shall all nations say, * Wherefore 1. Fing 9 〈◊〉 jere. 22, 8. hath the Lord done thus unto this land? how fierce (is) this great wrath? 25 And they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord God of their fathers, which he had made with them, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. 26 And went and served others gods and worshipped them: (even) gods which they knew not, and “ Or, which 〈◊〉 not give them a land to possess. which had given them nothing. 27 Therefore the wrath of the Lord waxed hot against this land, to bring upon it every curse that is written in this book. 28 And the Lord hath rooted them out of their land in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation, and hath cast them into another land, as (appeareth) this day. 29 The m Moses hereby reproveth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which seek those things that are 〈◊〉 known to God and their 〈◊〉, that regard 〈◊〉 that, which God 〈◊〉 revealed unto them, as the Law. secret things (belong) to the Lord our God, but the things revealed (belong) unto us, and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this Law. CHAP. XXX. 1 Mercy showed when they repent. 6 The Lord doth circumcise the heart. 〈◊〉 All excuse of ignorance is taken away. 19 Life and death is set before them. 20 The Lord is their life which obey him. 1 NOw when all these things shall come upon thee, (either) the blessing or the curse which I have set before thee, and thou shalt a By calling to remembrance, both his mercies and his plagues. turn into thy heart, among all the nations whether the Lord thy God hath driven thee. 2 And shalt return unto the Lord thy God, and obey his voice in all that I command thee this day: thou, and thy children with all thy b In true repentance is none by hypocrisy. heart and with all thy soul. 3 Then the Lord thy God will 'cause thy ' captives to return, and have compassion upon thee, and will return, to gather thee out of all the people, where the Lord thy God had scattered thee. 4 Though thou werest cast unto the utmost part of c Even to the worlds end. heaven, from thence will the Lord thy God gather thee, and from thence will he d And bring thee into thy 〈◊〉 take thee. 5 And the Lord thy God will bring thee into the land which thy fathers possessed, and thou shalt possess it, and he will show thee favour, and will multiply thee above thy fathers. 6 And the Lord thy God will e God will purge all 〈◊〉 wicked affections: which 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 in thy owe 〈◊〉 power to do. circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed, that thou mayst love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayst live. 7 And the Lord thy God will lay all these curses upon thy enemies, and on them, that hate thee, and that persecute thee. 8 f If we will have God to work in us with his holy Spirit, we must 〈◊〉 again to 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉. Return thou therefore, & obey the voice of the Lord, and do all his commandments, which I command thee this day. 9 And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of the land for thy wealth for the Lord will turn again and g He means not that God is subject to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to: 〈◊〉 to be sad but he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 that be 〈◊〉 unto us. rejoice over thee to do thee good, as he rejoiced overthy fathers, 10 Because thou shalt obey the voice of the Lord thy God, in keeping his commandments and his ordinances, which are written in the book of this Law, when thou shalt return unto the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul. 11 ¶ For this commandment which I command thee this day, is h The Law is so 〈◊〉 that none can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. nothid from thee, neither is it far of. 12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, * Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring Rom. 10. 6. it us, and 'cause us to hear it, that we may do it? 13 neither is it beyond the i By heaven and the 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 places most 〈◊〉 distant. sea, that thou shouldest dost say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it us, and 'cause us to hear it, that we may do it? 14 But the k 〈◊〉 the Law and the Gospel. word is very near unto thee: (even) in thy mouth and in thy heart, for to l By 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. do it. 15 Behold, I have set before thee this day life and good, death and evil. 16 In that I command thee this day, m So that to 〈◊〉 and obey God, is only life and 〈◊〉. to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his ordinances, and his laws that thou mayest n He 〈◊〉 the septomises to signify that it is for our profit that we love him, and not for his. live and be multiplied, and that the Lord thy God may bless thee in the land, whether thou goest to possess it. 17 But if thy heart turn away, so that thou will't not obey, but shalt be seduced and worship other gods, and serve them, 18 I pronounce unto you this day that you shall surely perish, you shall not prolong your days in the land whether thou passest over Jordan to possess it. Chap. 4 26. 19 * I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, (that) I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing, therefore o That 〈◊〉, love & obey God: which thing is not in man's power, but Gods spiritonely worketh it in his elect. chose life, that (both) thou and thy seed may live, 20 By loving the Lord thy God, by obeying his voice, and by cleaving unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayst dwell in the land which the Lord swore unto thy fathers, Abrahám, Izhák and jaakób, to give him. CHAP. XXXI. 2. 7 Moses preparing himself to die, appointeth 〈◊〉 to rule the people. 9 He giveth the I 〈◊〉 to the Levites, that they should read it to the people. 19 God giveth them a song as a witness between him and them. 23 God 〈◊〉 joshúa, 29 Moses 〈◊〉 them that they will rebel after his death. 1 THen Moses went and spoke these words unto all Israel, 2 And said unto them, I am an hundredth and twenty year old this day: I a I can no 〈◊〉 execute mine office. can no more go out and in: also the Lord hath said unto me, * Thou shalt not go over this Jordan. Nomb. 20. 12. 3 The Lord thy God he will go over before Chap. 3. 26. thee. he will destroy these nations before thee and thou shalt possess them. * Ioshúa, he shall Nombb. 27. 18. go before thee, as the Lord hath said. 4 And the Lord shall do unto them, as he did to * Sihôn and to Og Kings of the Amorites Nomb. 21. 24. and unto their land whom he destroyed. 5 And the Lord shall give them b Into your han des. before you that you may do unto them according unto every * commandment, which I have commanded you. Chap. 7. 2. 6 Pluck up your hearts therefore, and be " Or, be of good 〈◊〉. strong: dread not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God himself doth go with thee: he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 7 ¶ And Moses called 〈◊〉, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be c For he 〈◊〉 must govern the people, 〈◊〉 need to be 〈◊〉 to repress 〈◊〉 and constant to maintain virtue. of a good courage and strong: for thou shalt go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers, to give them, and thou shalt give it them to inherit. 8 And the Lord himself 〈◊〉 d Signifying that man can never be of good courage, 〈◊〉 he be persuaded of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and assistance. go before thee: he willbe with thee: he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not (〈◊〉 re,) nor be discomforted. 9 ¶ And Moses wrote this Law, and delivered it unto the Priests the sons of Levi [which bore the Ark of the covenant of the Lord] and unto all the Elders of Israel, 10 And Moses commanded them, saying, * Every seventh yere* when the year of freedom Nehem. 8. 2. Chap. 15. 1. (shallbe) in the feast of the 〈◊〉: 11 When all Israel shall come to appear e Before the 〈◊〉ke of the covenant, which was the sign of God's presence, and 〈◊〉 figure of Christ. before the Lord thy God, in the place which he shall choose, thou shalt read this Law before all Israel that they may hear it. 12 Gather the people together: men, and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and keep, and observe all the words of this Law, 13 And that their children which f Which were not born when the. Law was given. have not known it, may hear it, & learn to fear the Lord your God, as long as you live in the land, whether you go over Jordan to possess it. 14 ¶ Then the Lord said unto Moses, Behold thy days are come, that thou must die: Call joshúa, and stand you in the Tabernacle of the Congregation that I may give him a “ Or, commandment. charge so Moses and joshúa went, and stood in the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 15 And the Lord appeared in the Tabernacle, in the pillar of a g In a cloud that was fashioned like a pillar. cloud: and the pillar of the cloud stood over the door of the Tabernacle. 16 ¶ And the Lord said unto Moses, Behold, thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, and this people will rise up, and go a whoring after the gods of a strange land [whether they go] (to dwell) therein, and will forsake me, & break my covenant which I have made with them. 17 Wherefore my wrath will wax hot against them at that day, and I will forsake them, and will h That is, I will take my favour from them: as to turn his face to ward us, is to show us his 〈◊〉. hide my face from them: then they shallbe consumed, and many adversities and tribulations shall come upon them: so than they will say, Are not these troubles come upon me, because God is not with me? 18 But I will surely hide my face in that day, because of all the evil, which they shall commit in that they are turned unto other gods. 19 Now therefore writ you this i To preserve you & your children from idola try, by 〈◊〉 Gods been 〈◊〉. song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be my witness against the children of Israel. 20 For I will bring them into the land [which I swore unto their fathers] that floweth with milk and honey, and they shall eat, and fill themselves, and wax fat: k For this is the nature of flesh, no longer to obey God, than it is under the rod. then shall they turn unto other gods, and serve them, and contemn, and break my covenant. 21 And then when many adversities and tribulations shall come upon them, this song shall l That these evils are come upon them because they for 〈◊〉 me. answer them to their face as a witness: for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their posterity: for I know their imagination, which they go about even now before I have brought them into the land which I swore. 22 ¶ Moses therefore written this song the same day and taught it the children of Israel. 23 And (God) gave joshúa the son of Nun a 〈◊〉. 1. 5. charge, and said, * Be strong, and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land, which I swore unto them, and I will be with thee. 24 ¶ And when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this Law in a book until he had finished them, 25 Then Moses commanded the Levites, which barethe Ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying, 26 Take the book of this Law, and putye it in the side of the Ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there for a m Of thy 〈◊〉, when 〈◊〉 shalt turn away from the doctrine 〈◊〉 therein. witness against thee. 27 For I knowethy rebellion & thy stiff neck: behold, I being yet alive with you this day, you are rebellious against the Lord: how much more than after my death? 28 Gather unto me all the Elders of your tribes, and your n As governors judges, and magi strates. officers, that I may speak these words in their audience, and call heaven and earth to record against them. 29 For I am sure that after my death you will utterly be corrupt and turn from the way, which I have commanded you: therefore evil will come upon you at the length, because you will commit evil in the sight of the Lord by provoking him to anger through the o By 〈◊〉 worshipping ima ges, which are the work 〈◊〉 your hands. work of your hands. 30 Thus Moses spoke in the audience of all the Congregation of israel the words of this song, until he had ended them. CHAP. XXXII. 7 The song of Mosés containing Gods benefits toward the people. 15 And their in gratitude toward him 20 God menaceth them. 21 And speaketh of the vocation of the Gentiles. 46 Moses commands to teach the Law to the children. 48 God forewarneth Moses of his death. 1 HEarkenye a As witnesses of this people's ingratitude. heavens, and I will speak: and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 My b He desireth that he may speaketh to God's glory, and that the 〈◊〉, as the green grass, may receive the dew of his 〈◊〉. doctrine shall drop as the rain, (and) my speech shall still as doth the dew, as the shower upon the herbs, and as the great rain upon the grass. 3 For I will publish the Name of the Lord: give you glory unto our God. 4 Perfect is the work of the c The Hebrew word is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that God 〈◊〉 is mighty faithful, and con stant in his 〈◊〉. mighty God: for all his ways (are) judgement. God is true and without wickedness: just, and righteous is he. 5 They have corrupted themselves toward him by their vice, not being his children, (but) a froward and crooked generation. 6 Do you so reward the Lord, o foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father, that hath bought thee? he hath d Not according to the common creation, but by a new 〈◊〉 by his Spirit. made thee, and proportioned thee. 7 ¶ Remember the days of old: consider the years of so many generations: ask thy father, and he will show thee: thy Elders, & they will tell thee. 8 When the most 〈◊〉 (God) divided to the 〈◊〉 scions their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adám, he appointed the borders of the e When God by his providence divided the world, he lent for a time that portion to the 〈◊〉 which should after be an inheritance for all people 〈◊〉. people according to the number of the children of Israel. 9 For the Lords portion (is) his people: jaakób (is) the lot of his inheritance. 10 He found him in the land of the wilderness in a waste, and roaring wilderness: he led him about, he taught thim, (and) kept him as the apple of his eye. 11 As a eagle steereth up her nest f To treache them to fly. flotereth over her birds, stretcheth out her wings, taketh them, (and) beareth them on her wings, 12 (So) the Lord alone led him and there was no “ Or, god of strange nation. strange god with him. 13 He carried him up to the high places of the g Meaning of the land of Cana an, which was high, in respect of Egypt. earth, that he might eat the fruits of the fields and he caused him to suck h That is, abundance of all things even in the very rocks. honey out of the stone and oil out of the hard rock: 14 Butter of cows, and milk of sheep with fat of the lambs, and rams fed Bashán, and goats, with the fat of the grains of wheat, and the read ” Ebr. blood. liquor of the 〈◊〉 haste thou drunk. 15 ¶ But (he that should have been) i He 〈◊〉 what is the principal end 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉. upright, when he waxed fat, spurned with his heel: thou at fat, thou art gross, thou art laden with fatness: therefore he forsook God (that) made him, and regarded not the strong God of his salvation. 16 They provoked him with k By changing his 〈◊〉 for their superstitions strange (gods:) they provoked him to anger with abominations. 17 They offered unto devils, not to God, (but) to gods whom they known not: l Scripture calleth new 〈◊〉 man 〈◊〉 teth, be the error never so old. new (gods) that came newly up, whom their fathers feared not. 18 Thou hast forgotten the mighty GOD, (that) begat thee, and haste forgotten God that formed thee. 19 The Lord then saw it, and was angry, for the provocation of his m He calleth 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉, not to honour 〈◊〉, but to 〈◊〉 them from what dignity they are 〈◊〉. sons and of his 〈◊〉. 20 And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shallbe: for they are a froward generation, children in whom is no faith. 21 They have moved me to jealousy with (hat which is) not God: they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: * and I will Rom. 10. 19 move them to jealousy with (those which are) no n Which I have 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 my Laws unto them. people: I will provoke them to anger with a 〈◊〉 nation. 22 For fire is kindled in my wrath, and shall burn unto the bothome of hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. 23 I will sand plagues upon them: I will bestow mine arrows upon them. 24 (They shallbe) burned with hunger, and consumed with heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also sand the teeth of 〈◊〉 upon them, with the venom of serpents (〈◊〉) in the dust. 25 The sword shall o They shallbe 〈◊〉 both in the field and at home. kill them without, and in the chambers fear both the 〈◊〉 man and the young woman, the suckeling with the man of grey here. 26 I have said, I would scatter them abroad: I would make their remembrance to cease from among men. 27 Save that I feared the fury of the enemy, jest their adversaries should p 〈◊〉 to see the godly afflicted, and attributing that to themselves which is wrought by God's hand. wax proud, (and) jest they should say, Our high hand and not the Lord hath done all this. 28 For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there (any) 〈◊〉 in them. 29 O that they were wise, (then) they would understand this: they would q They would consider the felicity, that was prepared for them, if they had obeyed God. consider their later 〈◊〉. 30 How should one chase a thousand, and two putten thousand to flight, except their strong God had sold them, and the Lord had “ Or, delivered them to their enemy. shut them up? 31 For their God (is) not as our God, even our enemies being judges. 32 For their vine (is) of the vine of Sodom, and of the vines of Gomoráh: their grapes (are) grapes of gall, their clusters (be) bitter. 33 Their r The 〈◊〉 of the wicked are as poison, 〈◊〉 to God and dangerous 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wine (is) the poison of dragons, and the cruel gall of asps. 34 Is not this laid in store with me, (and) sealed up among my treasures? 35 * Vengeance and recopense are mine: their 〈◊〉. 28 1. foot shall slide in due time: for the day of Rom. 12. 19 Ebr. 10. 30. their destruction is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them, make haste. 36 For the Lord shall judge his people, and “ Or, change his mind. repent toward his servants, when he seethe that their power is go, and none f When neither strong nor weak in a 〈◊〉 remain. shut up (in hold) nor 〈◊〉 (abroad.) 37 When men shall say, Where are their gods, their mighty God in whom their trusted? 38 Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, (and) did drink the wine of their drink offering 〈◊〉 him rise up, and help you: let 〈◊〉 be your refuge. 39 Behold now, for I, I am he, and there is no God's 〈◊〉 me: * I 〈◊〉, and give life: I wound, 1 king. 2. 6. Tob. 23. 2. and I make whole: * neither is there (any) Wisd. 16. 13. that can deliver out of mine hand. 40 For I t That is, I swear, read. Goe 14. 〈◊〉 lift up mine hand to heaven, and say, I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ever. 41 If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgement, I will execute vengeance on mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me. 42 I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, [and my word shall eat flesh] for the blood of the 〈◊〉, and of the captives, when I begin to take vengeance of the enemy. 43 * You nations, praise his people: for he will Rom. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. avenge the u Whether the blood of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shed for they sins, or trial 〈◊〉 their faith, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to revenge it. blood of his servants, and will execute vengeance upon his adversaries, and will be merciful unto his land, (and) to his people. 44 ¶ Then Moses came and spoke all the words of this song in the audience of the people, he and “ Or, joshua. Hoshéa the sun of Nun. 45 When Moses had made an end of speaking all these words to all Israel. 46 Then he said unto them, * Set your hearts Chap. 6. 6. and 11. 18. unto all the words which I testify against you this day, that you may command them unto your children, that they may observe and do all the words of this Law. 47 For it is no x For 〈◊〉 will perform my 〈◊〉 s unto you. 〈◊〉 55. 10. vain word concerning you, but it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land, whether you go over lordéns to possess it. 48 * And the Lord spoke unto Moses the self Nom. 27. 〈◊〉. same day, saying. 49 Go up into this mountain of Abarim, unto the mount Nebó, which is in the land of Moáb, that is over against Ierichô: and behold the land of Canáan, which I give unto the children of Israel for a possession. 50 And die in the mount which thou goest Gene. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 20. 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. up unto, and thou shalt be * gathered unto thy people, * as Aarôn thy brother died in mount Hor, and was gathered unto his people. 51 Because you * trespassed against me among Nomb. 20. 12. and 27. 14. the children of Israel, at the waters “ Or, of strife. of Meribáh. at Kadesh in the wilderness of Zin: for you y You were not earnest and constant to maintei ne mine honour. sanctified me not among the children of Israel. 52 Thou shalt therefore see the land before thee, but shalt not go thither, (I mean,) into the land which I give the children of Israel. CHAP. XXXIII. 1 Moses before his death blesseth all the tribes of Israel. 26 There is no God like to the God of Israel. 29 Nor any people like unto his. 1 NOw this is the a This blessing 〈◊〉 not only a simple prayer, but an assurance of the effect thereof. blessing where with Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death, and said. 2 The LORD came from Sinái, and rose up from Seir unto them, (and) appeared clearly from mount Parán, and he came with ten b Meaning, infinite Angels. thousands of Saints, (and) at his right hand a fiery Law for them. 3 Though he love the people, (yet) c Ebr. his Saints that is the children of Israel. all thy Saints are in thy hands: and they are hum bled at d As thy disciples. thy feet, to receive thy words. 4 Moses commanded us a Law for an e To us and 〈◊〉 successors. inheritance of the Congregation of jaakób. 5 Then “ Or, Moses. he was among the “ Or, Israel. righteous (people, as) King, when the heads of the people, and the tribes of Israel were assembled. 6 ¶ Let f Reuben shallbe one of the tribes of God's people, though for his sin ne his honour be diminished and his family but small. Reuben live, and not die, though his men be a small number. 7 ¶ And thus (he blessed) judáh, and said, Hear, o Lord, the voice of Iudáh, and bring him unto his people: his hands shallbe sufficient for him, if thou help him against his g Signifying that he 〈◊〉 hardly 〈◊〉 jaakobs ' promise. enemies. 8 ¶ And of Levi he said, Let thy * Thummim and thy Urim be with thy holy one, whom Gene. 49. 8. thou diddest prove in Massáh, (and) diddest Exod 28. 30. 'cause him to strive at the waters of Meribáh 9 Who said unto his father and to his mother, h He 〈◊〉 God's glory to all 〈◊〉 affection. I have not seen him, neither knew he his brethren, 〈◊〉 knew his own children: for they observed thy word, and kept Exod. 32. 29. thy covenant. 10 They shall teach jacob thy judgements, and Israel thy Law: they shall put incens before thy face, and the burned offering upon thy altar. 11 Bless, o Lord, his substance, and 〈◊〉 the work of his hands: i He declareth that the ministers of God have many enemies, and 〈◊〉 have need to be 〈◊〉 yed for. smite through the loins of them that rise against him, and of them that hate him, that they rise not again. 12 ¶ Of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the Lord shall k Because the 〈◊〉 should be 〈◊〉 in zion, which was in tribe of Benjamin, he showeth that God should 〈◊〉 with him 〈◊〉. dwell in safety by him: (the Lord) shall cover him all the day long, and dwell between his shoulders. 13 ¶ And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the Lord is (his) land for the sweetness of heaven, for the dew, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. for the depth lying beneath. 14 And for the sweet increase of the sun, and for the sweet increase of the moon. 15 And for (the sweetness) of the top of the ancient mountains, and for the sweetness of the old hills. 16 And for the sweetness of the earth, and about dance thereof: and the good will of him that dwelled in the l Which was God appearing unto Moses. bush, shall come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was * separated (from) his brethren. Exod. 3. 2. 17 His beauty (shallbe like) his first born bullock, Gene. 49. 26. and “ Or, strength. his horns (as) the horns of an unicorn: with them he shall smite the people together, (even) the ends of the world: these are also the ten thousands of Ephráim, and these are the thousands of Manasseh. 18 ¶ And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy m In thy prosperous voyages upon the sea. going out, and (thou,) Ishachar, in thy tents. 19 They shall call the people unto the “ Or, mountzion. mountain: Gene. 49. 13. there they shall offer the sacrifices of righteousness: for n The tribe of 〈◊〉 bulun. they shall suck of the abundance of the sea, and of the treasures hide in the sand. 20 ¶ Also of Gad he said, Blessed be he that enlargeth Gad: he dwelleth as a lion, that catcheth for his pray the arm with the head. 21 And he locked to himself at the beginning, because there was a portion of the o So that the portion of the Gadites, and others on this side lorden was Gods, though it was not so 〈◊〉. Law giver hide: yet he shall come with the heads of the people, to execute the justice of the Lord, and his judgements with Israel. 22 ¶ And of Dan he said, Dan (is) alions whelp he shall leap from Bashán. 23 ¶ Also of Naphtali he said, o Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and filled with the blessing of the Lord, possess p Meaning, near the sea. the West and the South. 24 ¶ And of Asher he said, Asher (shallbe) blessed with children: he shallbe acceptable unto his brethren, and shall dip his foot in oil. 25 Thy shoes (shallbe) q Thou shalt be strong, or thy 〈◊〉 full of metal. It seemeth that Simeon is left out because he was under Judah, and his portion of his inheritance. josh. 19 9 iron and brass, and thy strength (shall continued) as long as thou livest. 26 ¶ There is none like God, o righteous (people,) which rideth upon the heavens for thy help, and on the clouds in his glory. 27 The eternal God (is thy) refuge, and under (his) arms thou art for ever: he shall cast out the enemy before thee, and will say, destroy (them.) 28 Then israel r Who was plentiful in issue as a fountain. the fountain of Iaakób shall devil alone in safety in a land of wheat and wine: also his heavens shall drop the dew. 29 Blessed art thou, o Israel: who is like unto thee, o people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and which is the sword of thy glory? therefore s Thy enemies for fear shall lie and feign to be in subjection. thy enemies shallbe in subjection to thee, and thou shalt tread upon their high places. CHAP. XXXIIII. 1 Mosés seethe all the land of Canáan. 5 He dieth. 8 Israel weepeth. 9 joshua succeedeth in Mosés room. 10 The praise of Moses. 1 THen Moses went from the plain of Moáb up into mount a Which was a part of mount Abatim. Nebon unto the top of Pisgáh that is over against Ierichó: and Nomb. 27. 12. the Lord showed him * all the land of Gilead, Chap. 〈◊〉. 27. unto Dan. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉. 2 And all Naphtali & the land of Ephráim and Manasseh, and all the land of Iudáh, unto the utmost b Called, Mediterraneum. sea: 3 And the South, & the plain of the valley of jerichó, the city of palm trees, unto Zoár. 4 And the Lord said unto him, * This is the Gen. 12. 7. & 13. 15. land which I swore unto Abrahám, to Izhák and to jaak ob, saying, I will give it unto thy seed I have caused thee to see it with thy eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither. 5 So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moáb, according to the word of the Lord 6 And c To wit, the Angel of the Lord 〈◊〉. 9 he buried him in a valley in the land of Moáb over against Beth-peôr, but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto d That the jews might 〈◊〉 have occasion thereby to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. this day. 7 Moses was now an hundredth & twenty year old when he died: his eye was not dim nor his natural force abated. 8 And the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plain of Moáb thirty days: so the days of weeping and mourning for Moses were ended. 9 And e Hereby appeareth the favour of God that 〈◊〉 not his church 〈◊〉 of a 〈◊〉. joshúa the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom: for Moses had put his hands upon him. And the children of Israel were obedient unto him, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses. 10 But there arose not a Prophet since in Israel like unto Mosés [whom the Lord knew f Unto whom the Lord did reveal himself 〈◊〉 plainly. face to face.] 11 In all the miracles and wonders which the Lord sent him to do in the land of Egypt before Pharaóh and before all his servants, and before all his land. 12 And in all that mighty g Meaning, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 power of God working by Moses in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. hand and all that great fear, which Moses wrought in the sight of all Israel. THE BOOK OF JOSVA THE ARGUMENT. IN this book the holy Ghost setteth most lively before our eyes the accomplisment of God's promise, who as he promised by the mouth of Moses, that a Prophet should be raised up unto the people like unto him whom he willeth to obey. Deut. 18. 15. so he showeth himself here true in his promise, as at all other times, & after the death of Moses his faithful servant, he raiseth up joshúa to be ruler and governor over his people, that neither they should be discouraged for lack of a captain, nor have occasion to distrust God's promises hereafter. And because that joshúa might be confirmed in his vocation, and the people also might have none occasion to grudge, as though he were not approved of God: he is adorned with most excellent gifts and 〈◊〉 of God, both to govern the people with counsel, and to defend 〈◊〉 with strength, that he lacked nothing which either belonged to a valiant captain or a faithful minister. So he overcometh all difficulties and bringeth them into the land of Canáan: the which according to God's ordinance he divideth among the people and appointeth their borders: he establisheth laws and ordinances, and putteth them in remembrance of God's manifold benefits, assuring them of his grace and favour, if they obey God, and contrariwise of his 〈◊〉 and vengeance, if they 〈◊〉 him. This history doth represent jesus Christ the true joshúa, who leadeth us into eternal felicity, which is signified unto us by this land of canáan From the beginning of the Genesis to the end of this book are contained 2597 years. For from Adám unto the flood are 1656 from the flood unto the departure of Abrahám 〈◊〉 of Caldea, 363. and from thence to the death of joseph 290. So that the Genesis containeth 2390. Exodus 140. the other three books of Moses 40. joshúa 27. So the whole maketh 2597 years. CHAP. I 2 The Lord encourageth joshua to invade the land. 4. The borders and limits of the land of the Israelites. 5 The Lord promises to assist joshua, if he obey his word. 11. joshua commands the people to prepare themselves to pass over Jordan, 12 And exhorteth the Reubenites to execute their charge. 1 〈◊〉 after the a The beginning of this book dependeth on the last chap of Deut, which was written by joshua as a preparation to his history. death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord spoke unto joshúa the son of Nun, Moses minister, saying, 2 Moses my sernant is dead: now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I give them, (that is,) to the children of Israel. Chap. 14. 9 3 * Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, have I given you, as I said unto Deut. 11. 24. Moses. 4 * From the b Of zin, called Kadesh and Parán. wilderness and this Lebánón even unto the great River, the river “ Or, Euphrates, Peráth: all the land of the c Meaning the whole land of Canáan. Hittites, even unto the great d Called, 〈◊〉. sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. 5 There shall not a man be able to withstand thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Ebr. 13. 〈◊〉. Moses, (so) will I be with thee: * I will not leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide the land for an inheritance, which I swore unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong, “ Or, grow 〈◊〉 & stronger. and of a most valiant courage, that thou mayest observe and do according to all the Law which Moses Deut. 5. 32. my servant hath commanded thee: * thou shalt not turn away from it to the right hand nor to the left, that thou mayest e He showeth wherein consists true 〈◊〉rity, even to obey the word of God prospero whethersoever thou goest. 8 Let not this book of the Law depart out of thy mouth, but meditate therein day and f Showing that it was not possible to govern well without continual study of God's word. night, that thou mayest observe and do according to all that is written therein: for then shalt thou make thy way prosperous, & then shalt thou “ Or, govern 〈◊〉 silly. have good success. 9 Have not I commanded thee, saying, Be strong and of a good courage, fear not nor be discouraged? for I the Lord thy God (will be) with thee, whethersoever thou goest. 10 ¶ Then joshúa commanded the officers of the people, saying, 11 Pass through the host, and command the people, saying, Prepare you victuals: for g Meaning from the day that this was proclaimed. after three days you shall pass over this jordan, to go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you to possess it. 12 ¶ And unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, & to half the tribe of 〈◊〉 spoke joshúa, saying. 13 * Remember the word, which Moses the Nomb. 32. 20. servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, The Lord your God hath given you rest, & hath given you this h 〈◊〉 belonged to 〈◊〉 the king of the Amo 〈◊〉, & O king of 〈◊〉. land. 14 ¶ Your wives, your children, & your cattle shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on “ Or, 〈◊〉 or de, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. this side Jordan: but you shall go over before your brethren armed, all that be men of war, and shall help them. 15 Until the Lord have given your brethren rest, as well as to you, and until they also shall possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth them: then shall you return unto the land of your possession & shall possess it, which (land) Moses the Lord's 〈◊〉 i By your request but yet by God's 〈◊〉 appointment. Deut. 33 21. gave you on this side 〈◊〉 toward the sun rising. 16 Then they answered joshúa, saying, All that thou hast commanded us, we will do, & whethersoever thou sendest us, we will go. 17 As we obeyed Moses in all things, k They do not only promise' to 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God is with him: but to help to 〈◊〉 all that 〈◊〉 against him. so will we obey thee: only the Lord thy GOD, be with thee as he was with Moses. 18 Whosoever shall rebel against thy common dement, & will not obey thy words in all that thou commandest him, let him be put to death only be strong and of good courage. CHAP. II 1 joshúa sendeth men to spy 〈◊〉, whom Raháb hideth 11 She confesseth the God of Israel, 12 She requireth a sign for 〈◊〉 deliverance. 21 The spies return to joshúa with comfortable tidings. 1 THen Ioshúa the son of Nun sent out of a Which is 〈◊〉 was in the plain of 〈◊〉 near 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying Go, ve we the land, & (also) Ierichó: and they went, and * came into an “ Or, taverners houses, or 〈◊〉. harlot's house named Ebr. 11. 21. Raháb, and lodged there. 〈◊〉. 2 25. 2 Then report was made to the King of jerichó, saying, Behold, there came men hither to night, of the children of Israel, to spy out the country. 3 And the King of Ierichô sent unto Rahamb, saying, b 〈◊〉 the wicked se the hand of God upon them yet they repent 〈◊〉, but seek how the: may by their power resist his means. Bring forth the men that are come to thee, (and) which are entered into thy house: for they be come to search out all the land. 4 [But the woman had taken the two men, & hide them] Therefore said she thus, There came men unto me, but I witted not whence they were. 5 And when they shut the gate in the dark the men went out, whether the men went I wot not: follow you after them quickly, for you shall overtake them. 6 [But she had brought them up to the c Meaning upon the 〈◊〉 for them their houses were 〈◊〉, above, so that they might do their business thereupon. roof of the house, and hid them with the stalks of flax, which she had spread abroad upon the roof.] 7 And certain men pursued after them, the way to Jordan, unto the fords, and assoon as they which pursued after them, were go out, they shut the gate. 8 ¶ And before they were a sleep, she came up unto them upon the roof, 9 And said unto the men, I know that the Lord hath given you the land, and that the d For so God promised, fear of you is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because Deut. 28. 7. of you. Chap. 5. 1. 10 For we have herded, how the Lord * dried Exod. 14. 21. up the water of the read Sea before you, when you came out of Egypt, and what you did unto the two Kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, unto * Sihonn Nomb. 21, 24. and to Og, whom you utterly destroyed: 11 And when we heard it, our hearts “ Or, 〈◊〉. did faint and there remained no more “ Or, spirit. courage in any because of you: for e 〈◊〉 appeareth the great mercy of God, that in this common 〈◊〉 he weld draw a most miserable 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 his Name. the Lord your God, he is the God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. 12 Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the Lord, that as I have showed you mercy, you will also show mercy unto my father's house, and give me a true token. 13 And that you will save alive my father and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have: and that you will deliver our “ Or, live. souls from death. 14 And the men answered her, f We 〈◊〉 you on pain of our lives. Our life for you to die, if you utter not this 〈◊〉 business: & when the Lord hath given us the land, we will deal mercifully and truly with thee. 15 Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house (was) upon the town brickwall, and she dwelled upon the brickwall. 16 And she said unto them, Go you into the g Which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the city. mountain, jest the pursuers meet with you, and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: them afterward may you go your way. 17 And the men said unto her, h We shall be does charged of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if thou 〈◊〉 perform this condition that followeth: for so shalt thou and thy be delivered. We will be blameless of this thy oath, which thou hast made us 〈◊〉. 18 Behold, when we come into the land, thou shalt bind this cord of read thread in the window, whereby thou lettest us down, & thou shalt bring thy father and thy mother, & thy brethren, and all thy father's household home to thee. 19 And whosoever then doth go out at the doors of thy house into the street, i He shall be guilty of his own death. his blood shall be upon his head, & we will be guiltless: but whosoever shall be with thee in the house, his blood shallbe on our head, if any hand touch him: 20 And if thou utter this our k So that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 think to escape by the 〈◊〉 me means. matter, we will be quit of thy oath, which thou hast made us swear. 21 And she answered, According unto your words so be it: then she sent them away, and they departed, and she bound the “ Or, 〈◊〉 coloured, read cord in the window. 22 ¶ And they departed, and came into the mountain, and there abode three days, until the pursuers were returned: and the pursuers sought them throughout all the way, but found them not. 23 So the two men returned, and descended from the mountain, & passed l To wit, the river 〈◊〉. over, & came to Ioshúa the son of Nun, and told him all things that came unto them. 24 Also they said unto joshúa, Surely the Lord hath delivered into our hands all the land: for even all the inhabitants of the country faint because of us. CHAP. III 3 joshúa commands them to depart when the Ark removeth. 7 The Lord promises to exalt joshúa before the people. 9 joshua's exhortation to the people. 16 The waters part asunder while the people pass. 1 THen joshúa rose very early, and they removed from Shittim, and came to a Which according to the hebrews was in March, & about 40. days after Mosés death. Jordan, he, & all the children of Israel, & lodged there, before they went over. 2 And after b Which time was given for to prepare them 〈◊〉. Chap. 1. 11. three days the officers went throughout the host. 3 And commanded the people, saying, When ye se the Ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Priests of the Levites bearing it, you shall depart from your place, and go after it. 4 Yet there shallbe a space between you & it, about “ Or, a mile. two thousand cubits by measure: you shall not come near unto it that you may know the way, by the which you shall go: for you have not go this way in times past. 5 [Now joshúa had said unto the people, * 〈◊〉. 20, 7. Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the Lord Nomb. 〈◊〉, 18. 1. Sam. 15. 5. will do wonders among you.] Chap. 7. 13. 6 Also joshúa speak unto the Priests, saying, Take up the Ark of the covenant, & go over before the people: so they took up the Ark of the covenant, & went before the people. 7 ¶ Then the Lord said unto joshúa, This day will I begin to magnify thee in the sight of all Israel, which shall know, that * as I was with Chap. 15. Moses, so will I be with thee. 8 Thou shalt therefore command the Priests that bear the Ark of the covenant, saying, When you are come to the drink of the waters 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 in the channel nel, where the stream had run as vers. 17. of Jordan, you shall stand still in Jordan. 9 ¶ Then joshua said unto the children of Israel, Come 〈◊〉, and hear the words of the Lord your God. 10 And joshúa said, Hereby you shall know d By this miracle in dividing the water. that the living God is among you, & that he will certainly cast out before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hiuites, and the Perizzites, and the Gergashites, and the Amorites, and the jebusites. 11 Behold, the Ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the world passeth before you into Jordan. 12 Now therefore take from among you e Which should set up twelve stones in remembrance of the 〈◊〉. twelve men out of the tribes of Israel out of every tribe a man. 13 And assoon as the soles of the feet of the Priests [that bear the Ark of the Lord God the Lord of all the world] shall stay in the waters of Jordan, the waters of jordan shallbe cut of: for the waters that come from above, * Psal. 114. 〈◊〉. shall stand still upon an heap. 14 ¶ Then when the people were departed from their tents to go over Jordan, the Priests bearing the * Ark of the covenant, Act. 7. 〈◊〉. (went) before the people. 15 And as they that bore the Ark came unto Jordan, and the feet of the Priests that bore the Ark were dipped in the brink of the Eccl. 24. 36. water, [* for Jordan useth to fill all his f Because the 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 med at this 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉, the miracle is so much the greater. banks all the times of harvest] 16 Then the waters that came down from above; stayed (and) rose upon an heap, and departed far from the city of Adám, that was beside Zaretán: but the (waters) that came down toward the Sea of the wilderness, (even) the salt Sea, failed (and) were cut of: so the people went right over against jerichon. 17 But the Priests that bore the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, stood dry within jordan g Ether tarrying till the people were passed, or as 〈◊〉 read, sure, as though they had been upon the dry land. ready prepared, and all the Israelites went over dry, until all the people were go clean over through Jordan. CHAP. four 2 God commanded joshua to set up twelve stones in Jordan 18 The waters return to their old course. 20 Other twelve stones are set up in Gilgál. 21 This miracle must be declared to the posterity. 1 ANd when all the people were wholly go * over 〈◊〉, [after the Lord had Deut. 27. 8. spoken unto joshúa, saying. 2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man. 3 And command you them, saying, Take you hence out of the mids of Jordan, out of the place where the Priests stood in a a As Chap. 3. 17. readiness, twelve stones, which you shall take away with you, and leave them in the b Meaning the place where 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉. lodging, where you shall lodge this night.] 4 Then joshúa called the twelve men, whom he had prepared of the children of Israel, out of every tribe a man. 5 And joshúa said unto them, Go over before the Ark of the Lord your God, even through the mids of Jordan, and take up every man of you a stone upon his shoulder according unto the number of the tribes of the children of Israel. 6 That this may be a sign among you, that when your c God commandeth that not only we ourselves promise fit by his wondered 〈◊〉, but that our posterity may know the cause thereof and glorify his Name. children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What (mean) you by these stones? 7 Then you may answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut of before the Ark of the covenant of the Lord: (for) when it passed through Jordan, the waters of Jordan were cut of: therefore these stones are a memorial unto the children of Israel for ever. 8 Then the children of Israel did even so, as joshúa had commanded, & took up twelve stones out of the mids of jordan, as the lord had said unto joshûa, according to the number of the tribes of the children of Israel, & carried them a way with them unto the lodging, and laid them down there. 9 And joshua set up d Besides the twelve stones which were carried by the tribes and set up in Gigál. twelve stones in the mids of Jordan, in the place where the feet of the Priests, which bore the Ark of the covenant, stood, and there have they continued unto this day. 10 ¶ So the Priest, which bore the Ark, stood in the mids of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the Lord had commanded joshúa to say unto the people, according to all that Moses charged joshua: them the people hasted and went over. 11 When all the people were clean passed over, the Ark of the Lord went over also, & the Priests e Meaning in the presence or sight of the people. before the people. 12 * And the sons of Reuben, & the sons of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh went Nomb. 33. 〈◊〉. over before the children of Israel armed, as Moses had charged them. 13 Even forty thousand prepared for war, went before the f That is, the Ark. Lord unto battle, into the plain of jerichó. 14 That day the Lord magnified joshúa in the sight of all Israel, & they “ Or, reverenced him. feared him, as they feared Moses all days of his life. 15 And the Lord spoke unto joshúa, saying. 16 Command the Priests that bear the g Because the Ark 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and the tables of the Law contained 〈◊〉 signified 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his people. Ark of the Testimony, to come up out of Jordan. 17 〈◊〉 therefore commanded the Priests, saying Come you up out of Jordan. 18 And when the Priests that bore the Ark of the 〈◊〉 of the Lord were come up out of the mids of Jordan, & assoon as the soles of the Priests feet were set on the dry land, the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and 〈◊〉 over all the banks thereof, as they did before. 19 ¶ So the people came up out of Jordan the tenth (day) of the first month, & pitched in h Called A 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 part of March, & 〈◊〉 of April Gilgál, in the Eastside of 〈◊〉. 20 Also the twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did 〈◊〉 pitch in Gilgál. 21 And he speak unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall 〈◊〉 their fathers in time to come, & say What (mean) these stones? 22 Then you shall show your children, and say, Israel came over this 〈◊〉 on dry land: 23 For the Lord your God dried up the waters of 〈◊〉 before you, until you were go over, as the Lord your God did the read Sea, Exod. 14. 11. * which he dried up before us, till we were go over. 24 That all the people of the i God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 condemnation to the wicked, and 〈◊〉 up his to 〈◊〉 him, and obey him. world may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you might fear the Lord your God continually. CHAP. V. 1 The Canaanites are afraid of the 〈◊〉. 2 Circumcision is commanded the second 〈◊〉. 10 The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kept. 12 Manna ceaseth. 13 The Angel appeareth unto joshúa. 1 NOw when all the Kings of the a The Amorites were on both sides 〈◊〉 whereof two kings were 〈◊〉 already on the side to ward 〈◊〉. Amorites which were beyond 〈◊〉 West ward and all the Kings of the Canaanites, which were by the Sea, herded that the Lord had dried up the waters of Jordan before the children of israel until they were go over their heart fainted: & there was no courage in them any more because of the children of Israel. 2 ¶ That same time the Lord said unto Ioshua * Make thee sharp knives, b For now théy had left it of, about. 40. years. (and) return, Exod. 4. 25. and circumcise the sons of Israel the second time. 3 Then joshúa made him sharps knives and circumcised the sons of Israel in c Gilgál was so called, because 〈◊〉 were there circumcised. the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the cause why joshúa circumcised all the people (even) the males that came out of Egypt, because all the men of war were dead in the wilderness by the way after they came out of Egypt. 5 For all the people that came out were circumcised: but all the people that were born in the wilderness by the way after they came out of Egypt, were d For they looked daily to remove at the Lords 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 they that were new 〈◊〉, cold not do without great danger. not circumcised. 6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people of the men of war that came out of Egypt were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the Lord: unto whom the Lord swore, that he would not show them the land, * which 〈◊〉. 14 21. the Lord had sworn unto their fathers that he would give us, (even) a land that sloweth with milk and honey. 7 So their sons whom he raised up in their stead, Ioshúa circumcised: for they were uncircumcised, because they circumcised them not by the way. 8 And when they had made an end of circuncising all the people, they abode in the places in the camp till they e For their 〈◊〉 was so grievous, that they were not able to remove. were whole. 9 After, the Lord said unto joshúa, This day I have taken away the f By bringing you into this promise missed land contrary to the wicked opinion of the Egyptians: or the foreskin, whereby you were like to the Egyptians shame of Egypt from you: wherefore he called the name of that place Gilgál, unto this day. 10 ¶ So the children of israel abode in Gilgál, and kept the feast of the Pass over the fourteenth day of the month at even in the plain of Ierichô. 11 And they did eat of the corn of the land on the morrow after the Passeover, unleavened bread, and parched corn in the same day. 12 And the Man ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the corn of the land, neither had the childré of israel Man any more but did eat of the fruit of the land of 〈◊〉 that year. 13 ¶ And when joshúa was by jerichon, he lift up his eyes and looked: and behold there stood a * man against him, having a sword Exod 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. drawn in his hand: and joshúa went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou on our side or on our adversaries? 14 And he said, Nay, but (as) a captain of the host of the Lord am I now come: them: Ioshua fell on his face to the earth, and g In that 〈◊〉 joshua worshippeth him, he acknollageth him to be God: and in that that he calleth himself the Lord's captain, he declareth himself to be Christ did worship, and said unto him, What says my Lord unto his servant? 15 And the captain of the Lords host said unto joshúa, * Loose thy shoe of thy foot: for Exod. 3. 5. the place whereon thou standeth, is holy, & Ruth 4. 7. joshúa did so. Act. 7. 33. CHAP. VI 3 The Lord instructed joshúa what he should do, as touching jericho. 6 Ioshua commandeth the Priests & warriors what to do. 20 The walls fall. 22 Raháb is saved. 24 All is burned save gold and metal. 26 The curse of him that buildeth the city. 1 NOw jerichon was a That none cold go out. shut up, and b That none cold come in. closed, c For fear of the Israelites. because of the children of Israel: none might go out nor enter in. 2 And the Lord said unto joshúa, Behold, I have given into thy hand jerichó and the King thereof, (and) the strong men of war. 3 All you therefore (that be) men of war, shall compass the city, 〈◊〉 going round about the city d Every day. once: thus shall you do six days: 4 And seven Priests shall bear seven trumpets of e That the conquest might not be assigned to manspower, but to the mercy of God, which with most weak things can over come, that whichesemeth most strong. rams horns before the Ark: and the seventh day you shall compass the city seven times, and the Priests shall blow with the trumpets. 5 And when they make a long (blast) with the rams horn, and you hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout: then shall the brickwall of the city fall down flat, & the people shall ascend up, every man straight before him. 6 ¶ Then Ioshúa the son of Nun called the Priests and said unto them, Take up the Ark of the covenant, and let seven Priests bear seven trumpets of rams horns before the Ark of the Lord 7 But he said unto the people, f This is chiefly meant by the Reubenites, 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 the tribe of 〈◊〉. Go and compass the city: & let him that is armed, go forth before the Ark of the Lord 8 ¶ And when joshúa had spoken unto the people, the seven Priests bore the seven trumpets of rams horns, and went forth before the Ark of the Lord, and blue with the trumpets, and the Ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them. 9 ¶ And the men of arms went before the Priests, that blue the trumpets: then the g Meaning 〈◊〉 reward. Wherein was the standard of the tribe of Dan. gathering (host) came after the Ark, as they went and blue the trumpets. 10 [Now joshúa had commanded the people saying, You shall not shout, neither make any Nomb. 10. 〈◊〉. noise with your voice, neither shall a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day that I say unto you, Shout, then shall you shout.] 11 So the Ark of the Lord compassed the city, and went about it h For that day. once: then they returned into the host, and lodged in the camp 12 And 〈◊〉 rose early in the morning, and the Priests bore the Ark of the Lord: 13 Also seven Priest bore seven trumpets of rams horns, and went before the Ark of the Lord, and going blue with the trumpets: and the men of arms went before them, but the i The tribe of Dan was so called, be cause it 〈◊〉 last, and gathered up whatsoever was 〈◊〉 of others gathering (host) came after the Ark of the Lord, as they went and blue the trumpets. 14 And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the host: thus they did six days. 15 And when the seventh day came, they rose early, even with the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner k Besides 〈◊〉 day once for the space of six days. seven times: only that day they compassed the city seven times. 16 And when the Priests had blown the trom pets the seventh time, joshúa said unto the people, Shout: for the Lord hath given you the city. 17 And the city shallbe l That is, appointed wholly to be 〈◊〉. an execrable thing, (both) it, and all that are therein, unto the Lord: only Raháb the harlot shall live, she, & all that are with her in the house: for she * hide Chap. 2. 4. the messengers that we sent. 18 Not withstanding be you ware of the 〈◊〉 ble thing, jest you make yourselves execrable & in taking of the execrable thing make also Leu. 27. 21. the host of Israel * execrable, & trouble it. Nomb. 21. 2. 19 But all silver, and gold, and vessels of brass Deut. 13. 15. and iron shallbe m And therefore can not be put to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 use, but must be first melted, and then serve for the Tabernacle. consecrated unto the Lord, (and) shall come into the Lord's treasury. 20 So the people shoured, when they had blown trumpets: for when the people had herded the sound of the trumpet, they shouted Ebr. 11. 30. with a great shout: and the * brickwall fell down flat: so the people went up into the city, every man straight before him: * and they took 1. Mac. 12. 〈◊〉. the city. 21 And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young, and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the word. 22 But 〈◊〉 had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the 〈◊〉 house, and bring out thence the woman and all that she hath, * as you swore to her. Chap. 2. 14. 23 So the young men that were spies, * went in Ebr. 11. 31. and brought out Raháb, and her father and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had: also they brought out all her family, and put them n For it was not 〈◊〉 for strangers to dwell among the 〈◊〉, till they 〈◊〉 purged. without the host of Israel. 24 After they burned the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver & the gold & the vessels of brass and iron, they put unto the treasure of the o Meaning Tabernacle. house of the Lord 25 So Ioshúa saved Raháb the harlot, and her father's household, and all that she had, and she p For she was married to 〈◊〉 prince of the 〈◊〉 of Iudáh. dwelled in Israel even unto this day, because 〈◊〉 had hide the messengers, which joshúa sent to spy out jerichó. Mat. 1. 5. 26 ¶ And joshúa swore at that time, saying, Cur said be the man before the Lord, that rises up, and buildeth this city jerichó: q He shall build it to the 〈◊〉 of all his stock, which thing was fulfilled in 〈◊〉 of Bethél. he shall lay the foundation thereof in his elder son and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. 27 So the Lord was with joshúa, and he was famous through all the world. 1. King. 16. 34. CHAP. VII. 1 The Lord is angry with Achán. 4 They of Ai put the Israelites to flight. 6 joshua prayeth to the Lord 16 joshua inquireth out him that sinned, & stoneth him & all his. 1 But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the a In taking the which was commanded to be destroyed. excommunicate thing: for * Achán the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zérah of the tribe of Chap. 22. 20. Iudáh took of the excommunicate thing: 1. Chro. 2. 7. wherefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. 2 And joshúa sent men from Ierichó to b This was a city of the Amori tes: 〈◊〉 there was another so called among the Ammonites. Ai, which is beside Bethauéns, on the East side of Bethel, and spoke unto them, saying, Go up, and view the country, And the went up, and viewed Ai. jerem. 49 3. 3 And returned to joshúa, and said unto him, The first Ai iscal led Aiah. Let not all the people go up, (but) let as it Isa. 10. 28. were two or three thousand men go up, and smite Ai, and make not all the people to labour thither, for they are few. 4 So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men, and they fled before the men of Ai. 5 And the c God would by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 make them more earnest to search out & punish the sin committed men of Aismote of them upon a thirty and six men: for they chased them from before the gate unto Shebarim, & smote them in the going down: wherefore the hearts of the people melted away like water. 6 ¶ Then joshúa rend his clotheses, and fallen to the earth upon his face before the Ark of the Lord, until the eventide, he, & the Elders of Israel, and put dust upon their heads. 7 And joshúa said, Alas, o Lord God, wherefore hast thou brought this people over jordan, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, & to destroy us? would God we had been content to dwell on the d This infirmity of his faith showeth how we are inclined of 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 other side Jordan. 8 O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turn their backs before their enemies? 9 For the Canaanites, and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear of it, and shall compass us, and destroy our name out of the earth: and what will't thou do unto thy mighty e When thine enemy shall blaspheme thee, and say, that thou wast not able to defend us 〈◊〉 them. Name. 10 ¶ And the Lord said unto joshúa, Get thee up: wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face? 11 Israel hath sinned, and they have transgressed my covenant, which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the excommunicate thing, and have also stolen, and dissem bled also, and have put it even with their own stuff. 12 Therefore the children of Israel can not stand before their enemies (but) have turned their backs before their enemies, because they be execrable: neither will I be with you any more, except you f Then to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unpunished is, to re〈◊〉 God willingly. destroy the excommunicate from among you. 13 up (therefore,) sanctify the people, and say Sanctify yourselves against tomorrow: for thus says the Lord God of Israel, (There is) an execrable thing among you, o Israel, (therefore) you can not stand against your enemies, until you have put the g Meaning the man that 〈◊〉 of the thing 〈◊〉. execrable thing from among you. 14 In the morning therefore you shall come according to your tribes, and the tribe which the Lord taketh, shall come according to the families, and the family which the Lord shall take, shall come by the households: and the household which the Lord shall take, shall come man by man. 15 And he that is h That is, 〈◊〉 guilty, either by lots, or by the judgement of 〈◊〉. taken with the excommunicate thing, shallbe burned with fire, he, and all that he hath, because he hath transgressed the covenant of the Lord, and because he hath wrought folly in Israel. Nomb. 27. 21. 16 ¶ So joshúa rose up early in the morning & brought Israel by their tribes: and the tribe of Iudáh was taken. 17 And he brought the families of Iudáh, and took the family of the Zathites, & he brought the family of the Zathites, man by man, and Zabdi was taken. 18 And he brought his household, man by man, and Achán the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zérah of the tribe of Iudáh was taken. 19 Then joshúa said unto Achán, My son, I beseech thee, give glory to the Lord God of Israel, and i By declaring the truth: for God is 〈◊〉 when the 〈◊〉 is confessed. make confession unto him, and show me now whatthou hast done: hide it not from me. 20 And Achán answered joshúa, and said, In deed, I have sinned against the Lord God of Israel, and thus, and thus have I done. 21 I saw among the spoil a goodly k Such a rich garment as the stars of Babylon did wear. Babylo nish garment, and two hundredth shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, and I coveted them, and took them: and behold, they lie hide in the earth in the mids of my tent, and the silver under it. 22 ¶ Then joshúa sent messengers, which ran unto the tent, and behold, it was hide in his tent, and the silver under it. 23 Therefore they took them out of the tent, and brought them unto joshúa, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them before the Lord 24 Then joshúa took Achán the “ Or, nephew. son of Zé rah, and the silver, and the garment and the l Some read, a plate: others, a rod, and some 〈◊〉 tongue. wedge of gold and his m This judgement only appertaineth to God, and to who me he 〈◊〉 it: to man he hath commanded not to punis he the child for the father's 〈◊〉 Deut. 24. 16. sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and all Israel with him brought them unto the valley of Achôr. 25 And joshúa said, n He declareth that this is God's judgement, because he had offended, and caused others to be stain. In as much as thou hast troubled us, the Lord shall trouble thee this day: and all Israel three we stones at him, and burned them with fire, and stoned them with stones. 26 And they cast upon him a great heap of stones unto this day: and (so) the Lord turned from his fierce wrath: therefore he called the name of that place, The valley of Achonr, unto this day. CHAP. VIII. 3 The siege. 19 And winning of Ai. 19 The King thereof is hanged. 30 joshúa setteth up an altar. 32 He writeth the Law upon stones. 35 And readeth it to all the people. 1 AFter, the Lord said unto Ioshua, * Fear Deut. 7. 18. and 21. 23. not, neither be thou faint hearted: take all the men of war with thee and a rise, go up to Ai: behold, I have given into thy hand the King of Ai, and his people, & his city, and his land. 2 And thou shalt do to Ai, and to the King thereof, as thou diddest unto* Ierichô and Chap. 6. 21. to the king thereof: nevertheless the spoil thereof and * the cattle thereof shall you Deute. 20. 14. take unto you for a pray: thou shalt lie in wait against the City on the a Meaning on the 〈◊〉, as vers. 9 backside thereof. 3 ¶ Then Ioshua arose, and all the men of war to go up against Ai: and joshúa chose out thirty thousand strong men, (and) valiant, and sent them away by night. 4 And he commanded them, saying, Behold, you b God woldenot destroy Ai by miracle, as 〈◊〉, to the 〈◊〉 that other nations might 〈◊〉 the power and policy of his people. shall lie in wait against the city on the backside of the city go not very far from the city, but be you all in a readiness. 5 And I and all the people that are with me, will approach unto the city: and when they shall come out against us, as they did at the first time, then will we flee before them. 6 For they will come out after us, till we have brought them out of the city for they will say, They flee before us as at the first time: so we will flee before them. 7 Then you shall rise up from lying in wait and “ Or; drive out (the inhabitants) of the city. destroy the city, for the Lord your God will deliver it into your hand. 8 And when you have taken the city, you shall set it on fire: according to the commandment of the Lord shall you do: behold, I have charged you. 9 ¶ Ioshúa then sent them forth, and they went to lie in wait, and abode between Bethel and Ai, on the Westside of Ai: but joshúa lodged that night c 〈◊〉 the rest of the 〈◊〉. among the people. 10 And joshúa rose up early in the morning, and d That is, viewed them and set them in a ray. numbered the people and he and the Elders of Israel went up before the people (against) Ai. 11 Also all the men of war that were with him went up and drew near, and came against the city, & pitched on the northside of Ai: and there was a valley between them and Ai. 12 And he took about five thousand men, e He sent 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that the other which lay in ambush, might not be discovered and set them to lie in wait between Bethel and Ai, on the Westside of the city. 13 And the people set all the host that was on the Northside against the City, & the liars in wait on the West, against the City: (and) joshúa went the same night into the f To the intent that they in the city might the better discover his army. mids of the valley. 14 ¶ And when the King of Ai saw it, than the men of the city hasted & rose up early, and went out against Israel to battle, he & all his people at the time appointed, before the plain: for he knew not that (any) lay in wait against him on the backside of the city. 15 Then joshúa and all Israel g As they which 〈◊〉 to flee for 〈◊〉. (as) beaten before them, fled by the way of the wilderness. 16 And all the people of the city were called together, to pursue after them: & they pursued after joshúa, and were drawn away out of the city, 17 So that there was not a man left in Ai, nor in Bethel, that went not out after Israel: and they left the City open, and pursued after Israel. 18 Then the Lord said unto Ioshua, h Or, 〈◊〉 up the banner, to signify when they shall invade the city. Stretch out the spear that is in thy hand toward Ai: for I will give it into thy hand: and joshúa stretched out the spear that he had in his hand, toward the city. 19 And they that lay in wait, arose quickly out of their place, and ran assoon as he had stretched out his hand, and they entered into the city, and took it, and hasted, and set the city on fire. 20 And the men of Ai looked behind them, and saweit: for lo, the smoke of the City ascended up “ Or, toward the heaven. to heaven, and they had no “ Or, place. power to flee this way or that way: for the people that fled to the wilderness, turned back upon the pursuers. 21 When joshúa and all Israel saw that they that lay in wait, had taken the city, and that the smoke of the City mounted up, than they turned again and slew the men of Ai. 22 Also the i Which came out of the ambush. other issued out of the City against them: so were they in the mids of Israel, these (being) on the one side, & the rest on the other side: & they slew them, Deute. 7. 2. so that they let none of them * remain nor escape. 23 And the King of Ai they took alive, and brought him to joshúa. 24 And when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, (that is,) in the wilderness, where they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, all the Israelites returned unto Ai, & k For the fire, which they had before set in the city, was not to consume it, but to signify unto joshua that they were entered. smote it with the edge of the sword. 25 And all that fallen that day, both of men & women, were twelve thousand, even all the men of Ai. 26 For joshúa drew not his hand back again which he had stretched out with the spear, until he had utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai. 27 * Only the cattle and the spoil of this Nomb. 30. 22. city, Israel took for a pray unto them selves, according unto the word of the Lord, which he commanded joshûa. 28 And joshúa burned Ai, & made it an heap for l That it coldene for be 〈◊〉 again. ever, (and) a wilderness unto this day. 29 And the King of Ai he hanged on a tre, unto the evening. And assoon as the sun was down, joshúa commanded m According as it was commanded. Deut. 21. 23. that they should take his carcase down from the tre, and cast it at the entering of the gate of the city, and * lay thereon a great heap of Chap. 7. 〈◊〉. stones, (that remains) unto this day. 30 ¶ Then joshúa built an altar unto the Lord God of Israel, in mount Ebál, 31 As Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the * book of the Law of Mosés, Exod. 20. 25. Deute. 27. 5. an altar of whole stone, over which no man had lift an iron: and they offered thereon burned 〈◊〉 unto the Lord, & sacrificed peace offerings. 32 Also he written there upon the stones, a n Meaning the ten commandments, which are the sum of the whole Law. rehearsal of the Law of Moses, which he written in the presence of the children of Israel. 33 And all Israel [and their Elders, and officers and their judges stood on this side of the Ark, & on that side, before the Priests of the Levites, which bore the Ark of the covenant of the Lord] aswell the stranger, as he that is born in the country: half of them (were) over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebál, * as Moses the servant of the Lord had Deut. 11. 29. & 27. 12. commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel. 34 Then afterward he read all the words of the Law, the blessings and cursings, according to all that is written in the book of the Law. 35 There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded, which joshúa read not before all the Congregation of Israel, Deut. 〈◊〉. 12. * aswell (before) the women and the children, as o So 〈◊〉 young nor old, man nor woman were exempted from hearing the word of the Lord the stranger that was conversant among them. CHAP. IX. 1 divers Kings assemble themselves against joshúa. 3 The craft of the Gibeonites. 15 joshúa maketh a league with them. 23 For their craft they are condemned to perpetual slavery. 1 ANd when all the Kings that a In respect of the plain of Moab. were beyond Jordan, in the mountains and in the valleys, and by all the coasts of the b The maigne 〈◊〉 called 〈◊〉. great Sea over against Lebanón [(as) the Hittites, and the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hiuites, and the jebusites] herded thereof, 2 They gathered themselves together, to fight against joshúa, & against Israel with one ” Ebr. one mouth. accord. 3 ¶ * But the in habitants of Gibeonn heard 2. Sam. 〈◊〉. 1. what joshúa had done unto jerichon, and to Ai. 4 And therefore they wrought 〈◊〉: for they went, and feigned themselves ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and old bottles for wine, both rent and c Because they were all worn. bound up, 5 And old shoes and clouted upon their feet: also the raiment upon them (was) old, and all their provision of bread was dried, and mouled. 6 So they came unto joshúa into the host to Gilgál, and said unto him, and unto the men of Israel, We be come from a far country? now therefore make a league with us. 7 Then the men of Israel said unto the d For the Gibeonites and the Hiuites 〈◊〉 people. Hiuites, It may be that thou dwellest among us, how then can I make a league with thee? 8 And they said unto joshúa, We are thy servants. Then joshúa said unto them, Who are you? and whence come you? 9 And they answered him, From a very far country thy servants are come for e Even the idolaters for fear of death will 〈◊〉 to honour the true God and receive his reli. ion. the Name of the Lord thy God: for we have herded his fame and all that he hath done in Egypt, 10 And all that he hath done to the two Kings of the Amorites that were beyond Jordan, to Sihonn King of Heshbonn, and to Og King of Bashán, which were at Ashtaróth. 11 Wherefore our Elders, and all the inhabitants of our country spoke to us, saying, Take victuals ” Ebr. in 〈◊〉 hand. with you for the journey, and go to meet them, and say unto them, We are your servants: now therefore make you a league with us. 12 This our f The 〈◊〉 lack no art nor spare no lies 〈◊〉 set forth their policy, when they will deceive the servants of God. bread we took it hot with us for victuals out of our houses, the day we departed to come unto you: but now behold, it is dried, and it is mouled. 13 Also these bottles of wine which we filled, (were) new, and 〈◊〉, they be rend, and these our garments and our shoes are old, by reason of the exceeding great journey. 14 ¶ And the g Some think that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉, and so made a league with them. men accepted (their tale) concerning their victuals, and counseled not with the mouth of the Lord 15 So joshúa made peace with them, and made a league with them, that he would suffer them to live: also the Princes of the Congregation swore unto them. 16 ¶ But at the end of three days, after they had made a league with them, they heard that they were their neighbours, and that they dwelled among them. 17 And the children of Israel took their h From Gilgal. journey, and came unto their Cities the third day, and their cities (were) Gibeonn, & Chephirah, and Beeronth & Kiriathiearim. 18 And the children of Israel slew them not, because the Princes of the Congregation had sworn unto them by the Lord GOD of Israel: wherefore all the Congregation i Fearing 〈◊〉 for their fault the plague of GOD should have light upon them all. murmured against the Princes. 19 Then all the princes said unto all the Congregation, We have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them. 20 (But) this we will do to them, and let them live, jest the wrath be upon us because of the k This doth not establish 〈◊〉 oaths, but showeth God's mercy toward his, which 〈◊〉 not punish them for this fault. oath which we swore unto them. 21 And the Princes said unto them again, Let them live, but they shall he we wood, and draw water unto all the Congregation, as the Princes appoint them. 22 Ioshua than called them, and talked with them, and said, Wherefore have you beguiled us, saying, We are very far from you, when you dwelamong us? 23 Now therefore you are cursed, and there shall none of you be freed from being bondmen, and hewers of wood, and drawers, of water for l For the uses of the Tabernacle, & of the temple when it shallbe built. the house of my God. 24 And they answered joshúa and said, Because it was told thy servants, that the Lord thy God had * commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and Deut. 17. 1. to destroy all the inhabitants of the land out of your sight, therefore we were exceeding sore afraid for our lives at the presence of you, and have done this thing: 25 And behold now we are in thy hand: do as it seemeth good and right in thine eyes to do unto us. 26 Even so did he unto them, and delivered them out of the m Who were minded to put them to death for fear of God's wrath. hand of the children of Israel, that they slew them not. 27 And joshúa appointed them that same day (to be) hewers of wood, and drawers of water for the Congregation, and for the n That is for the sacrifices. altar of the Lord unto this day, in the place which he should choose. CHAP. X. 1 Five Kings make war against Gibeón whom joshúa discomfiteth. 11 The Lord reigned hailstones and slew many. 12 The sun standeth at joshua's prayer. 26 The five Kings are hanged. 29 Many more cities and Kings are destroyed. 1 NOw when Adonizédek King of Jerusalem had herded how joshúa had taken Ai and had destroyed it, [* (for) as he had Chap. 6. 〈◊〉. done to jerichò and to the King thereof, so he had done to * Ai & to the King thereof] Chap. 8. 〈◊〉. and how the inhabitants of Gibeón had made peace with Israel, and were among them, 2 Then they feared exceedingly: for Gibeón was a great city, as one of the royal cities: for it was greater than Ai, and all the men thereof (were) mighty. 3 Wherefore a That is, Lord of justice: so tyrants take to them selves glorious names, 〈◊〉 in deed theibe very enemies against God and all justice. Adoni-zédek King of Jerusalem sent unto Hohám King of Hebrón, and unto Piram King of Iarmúth, and unto japia King of Lachish, and unto Debir King of Eglón, saying, 4 Come up unto me, and help me, that we may smite Gibeón: for they have made peace with joshúa and with the children of Israel. 5 Therefore the five Kings of the Amorites, the King of Jerusalem, the King of Hebron, the King of Iarmúth, the King of Lachish, (and) the King of Eglón gathered themselves together, and went up, they with all their hosts, and besieged Gibeón, & made b So envious the wicked are, 〈◊〉 any depart from their hand. war against it. 6 And the men of Gibeón sent unto joshúa, (even) to the host to Gilgál, saying, Withdraw not thy hand from thy servants: come up to us quickly, and save us, & help us: for all the Kings of the Amorites which dwelin the mountains, are gathered together against us, 7 So joshúa ascended from Gilgál, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the men of might. 8 ¶ And the Lord said unto joshúa, c Jest joshua 〈◊〉 have thought that God had sent this great power against him for his unlawful league with the 〈◊〉, the Lord here 〈◊〉 him. Fear them not: for I have given them into thy hand: none of them shall stand against thee. 9 Ioshúa therefore came unto them suddenly: (for) he went up from Gilgál all the night. 10 And the Lord discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeonn, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Beth-horôn, and smote them to Azekáh and to Makkedáh. 11 And as they fled from before Israel, (and) were in the going down to Beth-horôn, the Lord cast down great stones from heaven upon them, until Azekáh, & they died: (they were) more that died with the d So we see that all things serve to execute God's vengeance against the wicked. hailstones, than they whom the children of Israel slew with the sword. 12 ¶ Then spoke joshúa to the Lord, in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, * Sun, stay thou in Isa. 28. 21. Gibeón, and thou moon, in the valley of Eccles. 46. 5. Aialón. 13 And the sun abode, and the moon stood still, until the people avenged themselves upon their enemies: [Is not this written in the book of e Some read, in the book of the righteous, meaning Moses, The Chalde text readeth in the book of the Law 〈◊〉 it is like that it was a book thus named which is now lost. jashér] so the sun abode in the mids of the heaven, and hasted not to go down for a whole day. 14 And there was no day like that before it, nor after it, that the Lord herded the voice of a man: for the Lord f By taking away the enemies hearts & destroying them with hailstones. fought for Israel. 15 ¶ After, joshúa returned, and all Israel with him unto the camp to Gilgál: 16 But the five Kings fled and were hide in a cave at Makkedáh. 17 And it was told joshúa, saying, The five Kings are found hid in a cave at Makkedáh. 18 Then joshúa said, Roll great stones upon the mouth of the cave, and set men by it for to keep them. 19 But stand you not still: follow after your enemies, and ” Ebr. cut of all their train, or 〈◊〉. smite all the hindemoste, suffer them not to enter into their Cities: for the Lord your God hath given them into your hand. 20 And when joshúa and the children of Israel had made an end of slaying them with an exceeding great slaughter till they were consumed, and the rest that remained of them were entered into walled cities, 21 Then all the people returned to the camp, to joshua at Makkedáh in g Or, in safety so that none gave them as much 〈◊〉 an evil word. peace: no man moved his tongue against the children of Israel. 22 After, joshúa said, Open the mouth of the cave, and bring out these five Kings unto me forth of the cave. 23 And they did so, and brought out those five Kings unto him forth of the cave, (even) the King of Jerusalem, the King of Hebronn, the King of Iarmúth, the King of Lachish, (and) the King of Eglonn. 24 And when they had brought out those Kings unto joshúa, Ioshúa called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the chief of the men of war, which went with him, Come near, set your feet upon the h Signifying What should become of the rest of God's enemies, seeing that Kings themselves Were not spared. necks of these Kings: and they came near and set their feet upon their necks. 25 And joshûa said unto them, Fear not, nor be faint hearted, (but) be strong and of a good courage: for thus will the Lord do to all your enemies, against whom you fight. 26 So then joshûa smote them, and slew them, and hanged them on five trees, and they hanged still upon the trees until the evening. 27 And at the going down of the sun, joshûa gave commandment, that they should take * them down of the trees, and cast Deute. 21. 23. them into the cave [wherein they had been Chap. 8. 29. hide] and they laid great stones upon the caves mouth, (which remain) until this day 28 ¶ And that same day joshûa took () 〈◊〉 taketh Makkedah. Makkedáh and smote it with the edge of the sword, and the King there of destroyed he with them, and “ Or, every person. all the souls that were therein, he let not remain for he did to Chap. 6. 〈◊〉. the King of Makkedáh * as he had 〈◊〉 unto the King of jerichon. 29 Then joshûa went from Makkedáh, and all Israel with him unto Libnáh, and fought against Libnáh. 30 And the Lord gave () Libnah is taken. it also and the King thereof into the hand of Israel & he smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the “ Or, persons. souls that were therein: he let none remain in it for he did unto the King thereof, as he had done unto the King of jericho. 31 ¶ And joshúa departed from Libnáh, and all Israel with him unto Lachish, and besieged it, and assaulted it. 32 And the Lord gave () 〈◊〉 is taken. Lachish into the hand of Israel, which took it the second day, & smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein, according to all as he had done to Libnáh. 33 ¶ Then Horám King of () The King of Gézer is slain. Gézer came up to help Lachish: but joshúa smote him and his people, until none of his remained. 34 ¶ And from Lachish joshúa departed unto () Eglon is taken Eglón, and all Israel with him, and they besieged it, and assaulted it, 35 And they took it the same day, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and all the souls that were therein he utterly destroyed the same day, according to all that he had done to Lachish. 36 Then Ioshua went up from Eglon, and all Israel with him unto Hebron, & they fought against it. 37 And when they had taken () 〈◊〉 is taken. it, they smote it with the edge of the sword, & the King thereof, and all the Cities thereof, and all thesoules that were therein: he left none remaining, according to all as he had done to Eglonn: for he destroyed it utterly, and all the souls that were therein. 38 ¶ So joshúa returned, and all Israel with him to Debir, and fought against it. 39 And when he had taken () Debit is taken. it, and the King thereof, and all the cities thereof, they smote them with the edge of the sword, and utterly destroyed all the souls that were therein, he let none remain: as he did to Hebrón, so he did to Debir, & to the King thereof, as he had also done to Libnáh, & to the King thereof. 40 ¶ So joshúa smote all the hill countries, and the South countries, and the valleys, and the i Some read, As hedoth, Which 〈◊〉 the descents of the hills. hill sides, and all their Kings, & let none remain, but utterly destroyed every soul, as the Lord God of Israel had commanded. 41 And joshúa smote them from Kadeshbarnéa even unto Azzáh, and all the country of Goshéns, even unto Gibeôn. 42 And all these Kings, and their land did joshúa take at k In one battle. one time, because the lord God of Israel fought for Israel. 43 afterward, joshúa & all Israel with him returned unto the camp in l Where the Ark Was, there to give thanks for 〈◊〉 victories. Gilgál. CHAP. XI 2 divers Kings and Cities, and countries overcome by joshúa. 15 joshúa did all that 〈◊〉 bade commanded him 20 God hardeneth the enemies hearts that they might be destroyed. 1 ANd when jabin King of Hazonr had herded this, than he a The more that God's power appeareth, the more the wicked rage against it. sent to jobáb King of Madón, and to the King of Shimrón, and to the King of 〈◊〉, 2 And unto the Kings that were by the North in the mountains, and plains toward the Southside of b Which the Euengelistes call the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. Cin nerôth, and in the valleys, and in the borders of Dor westward, 3 (And) unto the Canaanites, (both) by East, and by West, and unto the Amorites, and Hittites, and Perizzites, and jebusites in the mountains, and unto the Hiuites under c Which was mount 〈◊〉, as Deut. 4. 48. Hermôn in the land of Mizpeh: 4 And they came out and all their hosts with them, many people as the sand that is on the seashore for multitude, with horses and charets exceeding many. 5 So all these Kings met together, and came & pitched together at the waters of Meróm, for to fight against Israel. 6 ¶ Then the Lord said unto joshúa, Be not afraid for them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them all slain before Israel thou shalt d That neither they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the use of War, nor the 〈◊〉 should put their trust in them. hough their horses, and burn their charets with fire. 7 Then came joshúa and all the men of war with him against them by the waters of Merón suddenly, and fell upon them. 8 And the Lord gave them into the hand of Israel and they smote them, and chased them unto great Zidón, and unto e Which signifieth, hot Waters, or according to some, brine 〈◊〉. Misrephothmáim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh Eastward, and smote them until they had none remaining of them. 9 And joshúa did unto them as the Lord bade him: he houghed their horses, and burned their charets with fire. 10 ¶ At that time also joshúa turned back, and took Hazór, and smote the King thereof with the sword: for Hazór before time was the head of all those kingdoms. 11 Moreover they smote all the f Both men, Women & children. persons that were therein with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying (all,) leaving none alive, and he burned Hazór with fire. 12 So all the cities of those Kings, and all the Kings of them did joshua take, and smote them with the edge of the sword, (and) utterly destroyed them, * as Moses the Nomb 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. servant of the Lord had commanded. duty 〈◊〉. 2. 13 But Israel burned none of the cities that stood still in their g Which Were strong by situation and not hurt by War. strength, save Hazonr only, that joshûa burned. 14 And all the spoil of these Cities and the cattle the children of Israel took for their pray, but they smote every h All mankind. man with the edge of the sword until they had destroyed them, not leaving one a live. 15 ¶ As the Lord * had commanded Moses his Exod. 34. 11. Deute. 7. 2. servant, so did Mosés * command Ioshúa, & so did joshûa: he left nothing undone of all that the Lord had commanded Moses. 16 So joshúa took all this land of the mountains, and all the South, and all the land of Goshéns, and the low country, and the plain, and the i That is, Samaria mountain of Israel, and the low country of the same, 17 From the mount k So called, because it Was bore and without trees. Halák, that goeth up to Seir, even unto “ Or, the valley of God. Baalgádin the valley of Lebanonn, under mount Hermôn: & all their Kings he took, and smote them, & slew them. 18 joshúa made war long time with all those Kings, 19 neither was there any City that made Chap. 9 3. peace with the children of Israel, * save those Hiuites that inhabited Gibeôn: all (other) they took by battle. 20 For it came of the Lord, to l That is, to 〈◊〉 them over to themselves: and therefore they could not but rebel against GOD and seek their own 〈◊〉. harden their hearts that they should come against Israel in battle to the intent that they should destroy them utterly (and) show them no mercy, but that they should bring them to nought: as the Lord had commanded Moses. 21 ¶ And that same season came joshúa, and destroyed the Anakims' out of the mountains: (as) out of Hebron, out or Debir, out of Anáb, and out of all the mountains of Iudáh, and out of all the mountains ' of Israel: joshûa destroyed them utterly with theircities. 22 There was no Anakim left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Azzáh, m Out of the W i che came Goliath in Gath, and in Ashdód were they left. 23 So joshûa took the whole land, according 1. Sam. 17. 4. to all that the Lord had said unto Moses: and joshûa gave it for an inheritance unto israel * according to their portions through Nom. 26. 〈◊〉. their tribes: then the land was at rest without war. CHAP. XII. 8. 7. What Kings joshúa and the children of Israel killed on both sides of Jordan, 24 Which were in number thirty and one. 1 ANd these are the Kings of the land, which the children of israel smote & possessed their land, on the a From 〈◊〉 Where joshua camped. other side Jordan toward the rising of the sun, from the river Arnôn, unto mount Hermôn, and all the plain Eastward. 2 * Sihôn King of the Amorites, that dwelled Nomb. 21. 24. Deuter. 3. 6. in Heshbôn, having dominion from Aroér, which is beside the river of Arnôn, & from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead unto the river jabbok, in the border of the children of Ammôn. 3 And from the plain unto the sea of Cinneróth Eastward, and unto the Sea of the “ Or, Wilderness. plain, even the salt Sea Eastward, the way to Bethieshimôth, and from the South under the “ Or, hill sides. springs of * Pisgáh. Deut. 3. 17. & 4. 49. 4 ¶ They (conquered) also the coast of Og Deuter. 〈◊〉. 11. King of Bashán of the * remnant of the Chap. 13. 12. giants, which dwelled at Ashtaróth, & at Edréi 5 And reigned in mount Hermôn, and in Salcáh, and in all Bashán, unto the border of the Geshurites, and the Maachathites, and half Gilead, even the border of Sihon King of Heshbôn. 6 Moses the servant of the Lord, and the children of Israel smote them: * Mosés also Nomb 32. 〈◊〉. the servant of the Lord gave (their land) for Deut. 3. 12. Chap. 13. 8. a possession unto the Reubenites, & unto the Gadites, & to half the tribe of Manasseh. 7 ¶ These also are the Kings of the country, which joshúa and the children of Israenll smote on this side Jordan, Westward, from Baal-gád in the valley of Lebanon, even unto the mount b Read Chap. 11 vers. 11. Halák that goeth up to Seir, & joshúa gave it unto the tribes of Israel for a possession, according to their portions: 8 In the mountains, and in the valleys, and in the plains, and in the “ Or, in Ashdoth. hill sides, & in the wilderness, & in the South, (where were) the Hittites, the Amorites, & the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hiuites, & the jebusites. 9 ¶ * The King of Ierichô (was) one: * the Chap. 6. 2. King of Ai which is beside Beth-êl, one: Chap. 8 29. 10 The * King of jerusalêm, one: the King of Chap. 10. 23. Hebrôn, one: 11 The King of jarmûth, one: the King of Lachish, one: 12 The King of Eglôn, one: the * King of Gêzer, Chap. 10. 33. one: 13 The * King of Debir, one: the King of Géder, Chap. 10. 39 one: 14 The King of Hormáh, one: the King of Arád, one: 15 The * King of Libnáh, one: the King of Chap. 10. 30. Adullám, one: 16 The * King of Makkedáh, one? the King Chap. 10. 29. Chap. 10. 〈◊〉. of Bethel, one: 17 The King of Tappuáh, one: the King of Hépher, one: 18 The King of Aphék, one: the King of Lasharón, one: 19 The King of Madon, one: the * King of Chap. 11. 10. Hazór, one: 20 The King of Shimron merón, one: the King of Achsháph, one: 21 The King of Taanách, one: the King of Megiddo, one: 22 The King of Kedésh, one: the King of jokneám of “ Or, near unto Carmel. Carmel, one: 23 The King of Dor, in the country of Dor, one: the * King of the nations of Gilgál, Gen. 14. 1. one: 24 The King of Tirzáh, one, all the Kings (were) thirty and one. CHAP. XIII. 3 The borders and coasts of the land of Canáan. 8 The possession of the Reubenites, Gadites, and of half the tribe of Manasseh. 14 The Lord is the inheritance of Levi. 22 Balaám was slain. 1 NOw when joshúa was old, (and) a Being almost an hundredth and 〈◊〉 year old. stricken in years, the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and ” Ebr. comen into years. grown in age, & there remaineth exceeding much land to be b After that the enemies are over come. possessed: 2 This is the land that remaineth, all the “ Or, borders. regions of the Philistines, and all Geshuris, 3 From ” Ebr. Shihor. Nilus which is ” Ebr. upon the face of Egypt. in egypt, even unto the borders of Ekrón Northward: this is counted of the Canaanites, even five lordeshippes of the Philistines, the Azzithites, and the Ashdodites, the Eshk elonites, the Gittites, and the Ekronites, & the Auites: 4 From the south, all the land of the Canaanites, and the ” Ebr. Mearab. cave that is beside the Sidonians, unto Aphék, (and) to the borders of the Amorites: 5 And the land of the Giblites, and all Lebanonn, toward the sunnerising from “ Or, the plain of Gad. Bahal-gad under mount Hermón, until one come to Hamáth. 6 All the inhabitants of the mountains from Lebanon unto c Read Chap. 11, 〈◊〉. Misrephothmáim, (&) all the Sidonians, I will cast them out from before the children of Israel: only divide thou it by lot unto the Israelites, to inherit, as I have commanded thee. 7 Now therefore divide this land to inherit, unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe of Manasseh. 8 (For) with (half) there of the Reubenites and the Gadites have received their inheritance, * which Moses gave them beyond Nomb. 32. 33. Jordan Eastward, even as Moses the servant Deut. 3. 13. of the Lord had given them, Chap. 22. 4. 9 From Aroér that is on the brink of the river Arnón, and from the city that is in the mids of the “ Or, valley. river, and all the plain of Medebá unto Dibonn, 10 And all the Cities of Sihón King of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, unto the borders of the children of Ammón, 11 And Gilead, & the borders of the Geshurites and of the Maachathites, & all mount Hermón, with all Bashán unto Salcáh: 12 All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaróth and in Edréi [who remained of the * rest of the giants] for Deut. 3. 11. chap. 12. 4. these did Mosés smite, and cast them out. 13 But the children of Israel d Because they destroyed not all as God had commanded, they that remained, weresna res and pricks to hurt them, Non. 33. 〈◊〉. chap. 23. 13. jud. 2. 3. expelled not the Geshurites nor the Maachathites but the Geshurites and the Maachathites devil among the Israelites even unto this day. 14 Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance, (but) the sacrifices of the Lord God of Israel are e Levi shall live by the sacrifices. his inheritance, as he said unto him. Nomb. 18. 21. 15 ¶ Moses then gave unto the tribe of the children of Reuben (inheritance,) according to their families. 16 And their coast was from Aroér, that is on the brink of the river Arnón, and from the City that is in the mids of the river, and all the plain which is by Medebá: 17 Heshbón with all the cities thereof, that are in the plain: Dibón & “ Or, hieplaces of Baal. Bamoth-báal, and Beth-baal-meôn: 18 And ja hazáh, & Kedemoth & Mepháath: 19 Kiriatháim also, and Sibmáh, and Zerethshahár in the mount of “ Or, the 〈◊〉. Deut. 〈◊〉. 17. Emek: 20 And Bethpeor, and * Ashdoth pisgáh, & Beth-ieshimoth: 21 And all the cities of the plain: and all the kingdom of Sihon King of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote * with the Princes of Midián, Nomb. 31. 8. Eui, and Rekém, and Zur, and Her, & Réba, the dukes of Sihon, dwelling in the country. 22 And f So that both they, which obeyed wicked counsel and the wicked 〈◊〉 peris head by the just 〈◊〉 of God, Balaám the son of Be or the soothsayer did the children of israel slay with the sword, among them that were slain. 23 And the border of the children of Reuben was Jordan with the coasts, this was the inheritance of the children of Reuben according to their families, with the Cities and their villages. 24 ¶ Also Moses gave (inheritance) unto the tribe of Gad, (even) unto the children of Gád according to their families. 25 And their coasts were Iazér, and all the Cities of Gilead and half the land of the children of Ammon unto Aroér, which is before Rabbáh: 26 And from Heshbon unto Ramoth, Mizpeh, and Betonim: & from Mahanáim unto the borders of Debir. 27 And in the valley Beth-arám, and Bethnimráh, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon King of Heshbon, unto Jordan and the borders even unto the Sea coast of Cinéreth, g That is, in the land of Moab. beyond Jordan Eastward. 28 This is the inheritance of the children of Gad, after their families, with the cities & their villages. 29 ¶ Also Moses gave (inheritance) unto the half trihe of Manasseh: and this belonged to the half tribe of the children of Manasseh according to their families. 30 And their border was from Mahanaim. (even) all Bashán (to wit) all the king doom of Og King of Bashán, and all the towns of Jair which are in Bashán, threescore cities, 31 And half Gilead, and Ashtaróth, & Edréi cities of the kingdom of Og in Bashán, Nom. 32. 39 * (were given) unto the h Meaning, his neweves and posterity. children of Machir the son of Manasseh, to half of the children of Machir after their families, 32 These are the heritage's, which Moses did distribute in the plain of Moáb beyond Jordan, (toward) jerichó eastward. 33 * But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave Chap. 18. 7. none inheritance (for) the Lord God of Israel is their inheritance, * as he said unto them. Nomb. 18 20, CHAP. XIIII. 2 The land of Canáan was divided among the nine tribes and the half 6 Caleb requireth the heritage that was promised him 13 Hebróns was given him. 1 THese also are the (places) which the children of Israel inherited in the land of Canáan, * which Eleazár the Priest, and Nomb. 34. 17, joshúa the son of Nun and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, distributed to them, 2 * By the lot of their inheritance, as the Lord Nomb. 26. 55. & 33. 54. had commanded by the hand of Moses, to give to the nine tribes, and the half tribe 3 For Moses had given inheritance unto a As Reuben & Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh two tribes and half tribe beyond Jordan but unto the Levites he gave none inheritance among them. 4 For the children of Joseph were b So thought Levi lacked, yet were there still welue tribes by this means. two tribes Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell in, with the suburbs of the same for their beasts and their substance. 5 * As the Lord had commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did when they divided Nomb. 35. 2. the land. 6 ¶ Then the children of Iudáh came unto joshúa in Gilgál: and Caleb the son of jephunnéh the Kenezite said unto him Thou knowest what the Lord said unto Moses the man of God, concerning c Which was, that they two only should enter into the land. me and thee in Kadersh-barnéa. 7 Forty 〈◊〉 old was I, when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnéa to espy the land, and I brought him word again as (I thought) in mine heart. 8 But by d Which were the ten other spies. brethren that went up with me, discouraged the heart of the people: yet I followed still the Lord my God. 9 Wherefore Moses swore the same day, saying, Certainly the land whereon thy feet have trodden, shallbe thy inheritance and thy children's for ever, because thou hast followed constantly the LORD my God. 10 Therefore behold now, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he promised: this is the forty and fift year since the Lord spoke this thing unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: & now lo, I am this day fourscore & five year old 11 And yet am as * strong at this time, as I Eccles. 46. 11. was when Moses sent me: as strong as I was then, so strong am I now, (either) for war or ” Ebr. to go 〈◊〉, and come in. for government. 12 Now therefore give me this mountain where of the Lord spoke in that day [for thou heardest in that day, how the “ Or, gyante. Anakims' (were) there, and the cities great & walled] e This he spoke of 〈◊〉 and not of 〈◊〉. if so be the Lord will be with me, that I may drive them out, as the Lord said 13 Then Ioshúa blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of jephunnéh, Hebrôn for an inheritance. 14 * Hebrón therefore become the inheritan 1. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 56. ce of Caleb the son of jephunnéh the Kenezite, unto this day: because he followed constantly the Lord God of Israel. 15 And the name of * Hebrón (was) beforetime, Chap. 15. 13. Kiriath-arbá: which (Arbá) was a f 〈◊〉 for his power or 〈◊〉. great man among the Anakims': thus the land ceased from war. CHAP. XU. 1 The lot of the children of Iudáh and the names of the cities and villages of the same. 13 Calebs' portion. 18 The request of Achsah. 1 THis than was the lot of the tribe of the children of Iudáh by their families: Nomb. 34. 3. (even) * to the border of Edóm & the wildérnes Nomb. 33. 36. of * Zin, Southward on the Southcoast. 2 And their Southborder was the salt Sea coast, from a The Hebrew word 〈◊〉 tongue, whereby is meant either the 〈◊〉 of the Sea that cometh in to the land, or a rock or caphe that goeth into the Sea. the point that looketh South ward. 3 And it went out on the Southside toward Maaleth-akrabbim, and went along to Zin, and ascended up on the Southside unto Kadesh-barnéa, and went along to Hezrón, and went up to Adár, and fet a compass to Karkáa. 4 From thence went it a long to Azmón, and reached unto the river of Egypt, and the end of that coast was on the Westside this shallbe your Southcoast. 5 Also the Eastborder shallbe the salt Sea, unto the b Meaning the mouth of the river where it 〈◊〉neth into the salt Sea. end of Jordan, and the border on the North quarter from the point of the Sea, (and) from the end of Jordan. 6 And this border goeth up to Beth-hoglá, and goeth along by the Northside of Beth-arabáh, so the border from thence goeth up to the c Whic was a mark to part their countries stone of Bohán the son of Reuben, 7 Again this border goes up to Debir from the valley of Anchor, and Northward turning toward Gilgál, that lieth before the going up to 〈◊〉, which is on the Southside of the river: also this border goeth up to the waters of “ Or the fountain of the sun. En-shémesh, & endeth at * En-rogél. 8 Then this border goeth up to the valley 1. King. 1. 9 of the son of Hinnôm, on the Southside of the jebusites: the same is Jerusalem also this border goeth up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnôm Westward, which is by the end of the valley of the ” Ebr. Rephraim. giants North ward. 9 So this border compasseth from the top the mountain unto the fountain of the water of Nephtôah, and goeth out to the cities of mount Ephrôn and this border draweth to Baaláh, which is “ Or, the city of Woods. Kiriath-iearim. 10 Then this border compasseth from Baaláh Westward unto mount Seir, and goeth along unto the side of mount jearim, which is Chesalón on the Northside: so it cometh down to Bethshémesh, and goeth to Timnáh. 11 Also this border goeth out unto the side of Ekrôn North ward: and this border draweth Shicrôn, & goeth along to mount Baaláh, and stretcheth unto jabneél: and the ends of this coastare to the d Meaning to W ard Syria. Sea. 12 And the Wéstborder (is) to the great Sea: so this border shallbe the bonds of the children of Iudáh round about, according to their families, 13 ¶ And unto Caleb the sóne of jephunnéh did joshûa give a part among the children of Iudáh, as the Lord commanded him (even) * Kiriath-arba of the father of Anák which Chap. 14. 15. in Hebrôn. 14 And Caleb e This was done after the death of joshua. drove thence three sons of Anák, Sheshái, and Ahimán, and Talmái, the sons of Anák. jud. 1. 10. 15 And he went up thence to the in habitants of Debir and the name of Debir before time (was) Kiriath-sépher. 16 Them Caleb said, He that 〈◊〉 Kiriath sepher, and taketh it, even to him will I give Achsah his daughter to wife. 17 And Othniél, the son of Kenaz, the “ Or, cousin. brother of Caleb took it & he gave him Achsáh his daughter to wife. 18 And as she went in (to him) she moved him to ask of her father a field f Because her 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 long. & she lighted of her ass, and Caleb said unto her, What will't thou. 19 Then she answered, “ Or, grant me this petition. Give me a blessing: for thou hast given g Because her country was barren, she desired of her father a field that had springs. me the South countrei give me also springs of water And he gave her the springs above & the springs beneath 20 This shallbe the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Iudáh according to their families. 21 And the utmost cities of the tribe of the children of Iudáh, toward the coasts of Edôm Southward were Kabzeél, and Eder and jagûr, 22 And Kináh, and Dimonáh: and Adadáh, 23 And Kédesh, and Hazôr, and Ithnán, 24 Ziph, and Télem, and Bealôth. 25 And Hazôr, Hadattath, and Kerioth, Hesron [which is Hazor] 26 Amám, and Shemá, and Moladáh. 27 And Hazár, Gaddáh, and Heshmôn, and Beth-palet, 28 And Hasar-shuál, and Beershéba, and Biziothiáh, 29 Baaláh, and Limb, and Azem, 30 And Eltolád, and Chesil, h Which before Was called zephath. jud. 1. 17. and Hormáh. 31 And Ziklâg, & Madmanná, & Sansannáh. 32 And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmôn: all (these) cities (are) twenty and nine with their villages. 33 ¶ In the low country (were) Eshtaol, & Zoreáh, and Ashnáh, 34 And Zanoáh, and En-gannim, Tappúah, and Enám, 35 Iarmúth, and Adullám, Socôh, and Azekàh 36 And Sharáim, and Adithaim, and Gederáh, & Gederotháim: fourteen cities with their villages, 37 Zenám, and Hadasháh, and Migdal-gád, 38 And Dileám, and Mizpeh, and joktheél, 39 Lachish, and Bozkáth, and Eglon. 40 And Cabbôn, and Lahmám, and Kithlish, 41 And Gederoth, Beth-dagon, and Naamâh, and Makkedàh: sixteen cities with their villages. 42 Lebnáh, and Ethêr, and Ashàn, 43 And liphtah, and Ashnáh, and Mezib. 44 And Keilah and Aczib, and Mareshah: nine cities with their villages. 45 Ekron with her ” Ebr, daughters towns and her villages 46 From Ekron, even unto the Sea, all that lieth about Ashdod with their villages. 47 Ashdod with her towns and her villages Azzáh with her towns and her villages, unto the i Meaning 〈◊〉 as chap. 〈◊〉. 3. river of Egypt, and the great sea (was their) coast. 48 ¶ And in the mountains (were) Shamis, & Iattir, and Socoh, 49 And Dannah, and k Which is also called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 her. Vers. 15, Kiriath-sannath, [which is Debir] 50 And Anab, and Ashtemoh, and Anim, 51 And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh: eleven cities with their villages. 52 Arab, and Dumah, and Eshean, 53 And janum, and Beth-tappuah, and Aphekah. Chap. 14. 10. 54 And Humtah, and * Kiriath-arba [which is Hebron] and Zior: nine cities with their villages. 55 Maôn, Carmêl, and Ziph, and juttah. 56 And Izremel, and jork deam, and Zanoah. 57 Kain Gibeah, and Timnah: ten cities with their villages. 58 Halhûl, Beth-zûr and Gedor. 59 And Maa ráh, and Beth-avoth, and Eltekon: six cities with their villages. 60 Kiriath-báal, which is Kiriath-iearim and Rabbáh two cities with their villages. 61 ¶ In the wilderness (were) Beth-arabáh Middin, and Secacáh. 62 And Nibshán, and the l Of this 〈◊〉 the salt Sea hath his name. city of salt, and En-gedî: six cities with their villages. This 〈◊〉 doth appertain to the Chap. 15 of joshua. CHAP. XVI. 1 The lot or part of Ephraim. 10 The Canaanite dwelled among them. 1 ANd the lot fell to the a That is, to Ephraim and his children for Manasseh's portion 〈◊〉. children of Joseph from Jordan by Ierichô unto the water of Ierichô Eastward, (and) to the wilderness that goeth up from Ierichô by the mount Bethel: judge 1. 25. 2 And goeth out from Bethel to * Luz, and runneth along unto the borders of Archia tároth. 3 And goeth down Westward to the coast of japhleti, unto the coast of Bethhorón the neither, & to Gézer: & the ends b Of their inheritance. there of are at the Sea. 4 So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephráim c Severally, first Ephraim & then 〈◊〉. took their inheritance. 5 ¶ Also the borders of the children of Ephráim according to their families, even the borders of their inheritance on the East side, were Atróh addár, unto Bethhorón the upper. 6 And this border goeth out to the Sea un to Michmetháh on the Northside, and this border returns Eastward unto Taanáth shilóh, and passeth it on the Eastside unto janóhah. 7 And goeth down from janóhah to Ataroth, and Naaráth, and cometh to Ierichó, d For so far the coasts reach. and goeth out at Jordan. 8 And this border goeth from Tappúah Westward unto the river Kanáh, and the ends thereof are at the Sea: this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Ephraim by their families. 9 And the e Because Ephraim's tribe was far 〈◊〉 then Manasseh, therefore he had more cities. separate cities for the children of Ephráim (were) among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh: all the cities with their villages. 10 And they cast not out the Canaanite that dwelled in Gézer, but the Canaanite dwelleth among the Ephraimites unto this day and serve under tribute, CHAP. XVII. 1 The portion of the half tribe of Manasseh. 3 The daughters of Zelophehab 13 The Canaanites ate become tribu tarries 14 Manasseh and Ephraim require a greater portion of heritage. 〈◊〉. 46. 14. 1 THis was also the lot of the tribe of Manasseh: for he was the * first born of Io seph (to wit) of Machirthe first born of Manasseh (and) the father of Gilead: now because he was a man of war, he had Gilead and Bashán. Nomb. 28. 29. 2 And also * of the a For the other half tribe had their portion beyond lordéns. rest of the sons of Manasseh by their families (even) of the sons of Abiézer, & of the sons of Hélek, and of the sons of Azriél, and of the sons of Shéchem, and of the sons of Hépher, and of the sons of Shemidá: these Nom. 26. 33. & 27. 〈◊〉 and. 36. 7. (were) the males of Manasseh, the son of Joseph according to their families. 3 ¶ * But Zelophehád the son of Hépher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters. Malháh, and Noáh, Hoglah, Milcháh and Tirzáh: 4 Which came before Eleazár the Priest, and before joshúa the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The Lord commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our b Among 〈◊〉 of our tribe. brethren therefore according to the commandment of the Lord he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father. 5 And there fell ten portions to c In the land of 〈◊〉: five to the males and other five to the daughters of zelophehad. Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead & Bashán, which is on the otherside Jordan. 6 Because the daughters of Manasseh did inherit among his sons: and Manasseh's other sons had the land of Gilead. 7 ¶ So the borders of Manasseh were from Asher to Michmetháh that lieth before Shechem, and this border goeth on the right hand, even unto the inhabitants of En-tappúah. 8 The land of Tappúah belonged to Manasseh but d Meaning the 〈◊〉tie itself. Tappuah beside the border of Manas séh (belongeth) to the sons of Ephráim. 9 Also this border goeth down unto the “ Or the broken of reeds. river Kanáh Southward to the river: the senior cities of Ephráim (are) among the cities of Manasseh: and the border of Manasseh (is) on the Northside of the river, and the ends of it are at the e That isto 〈◊〉 the maiguelea. Sea. 10 The South pertaineth to Ephráim, and the North to Manasseh, and the Sea is his border: and they met together in f In the tribe of Asher, and 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. Asher Northward, and in Issachár Eastward. 11 And Manasseh had in Issachár and in Ashár Beth-sheán, and her towns, and I bleám, & her towns, and the inhabitants of Dor with the towns thereof, and the inhabitants of Endór with the towns thereof and the inhabitants of Thaanách with her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddó with the towns of the same (even) three countries. 12 Yet the children of Manasseh g For at the first they lacked 〈◊〉, and altar agreed with them on condition contrary to God's 〈◊〉. cold not destroy those cities, but the Canaanites dwelled still in that land. 13 Nevertheless, when the children of Israel were strong they put the Canaanites under tribute, but cast them not out wholly 14 Then the children of Joseph spoke unto joshúa, saying. Why hast thou given me but one lot, & one portion toinherit, seeing I am a great people, for as much as the Lord hath h According to my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 prophecy. blessed me hitherto? 15 Ioshúa than answered them, If thou be people, get thee up to the wood, & cut (trees) forty self there in the land of the Perizzites, and of the gyans, i If this mount be not large enough why dost not 〈◊〉 more by destroying Gods enemies, as he 〈◊〉 the commanded. if mount Ephráim be to naro we for thee. 16 Then the children of Joseph said, The mountain will not be enough for us: and all the Canaanites that dwell in the low country have charets of iron, aswell they in Bethshean, and in the towns of the same, as they in the valley of Izreel. 17 And joshúa spoke unto the house of Joseph, to Ephráim, and to Manasseh, saying Thou art a great people, and hast great power (and) shalt not have one lot. 18 Therefore mountain shallbe thy: for it is a wood, and thou shalt cut it down: and the ends of it shallbe thy, k So that thou shalt enlarge thy portion thereby. & thou shalt cast out the Canaanites, though they have iron charets (and) though they bestrong. CHAP. XVIII 2 The Tabernacle set in Shilóh. 4 Certain are sent to divide the land to the other seven tribes. 11 The lot of the children of Benjamin. 1 ANd the whole Congregation of the childréns of Israel came together at Shilóh: for they set up the a For they had now 〈◊〉 removed it from Gilgal and set it up in Shiloh. Tabernacle of the Congregation there, after the land was subject unto them. 2 Now there remained among the children of israel seven tribes, to whom b As Eleazar, joshau and the heads of the 〈◊〉 had done to judah Ephraim and 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. they had not divided their in heritance. 3 Therefore joshúa said unto the children of Israel, How long are you so slack to en tre and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers hath given you? 4 Give from among you for (every) tribe three men, that I may sand them, and that they may rise, and walk through the land and distribue it according to c That is, into seven portions, to every 〈◊〉 one. their inheritance, and return to me, 5 And that they may divide it unto them into seven parts, [judáh shall abide in his coast at the South, and the house of Joseph shall d For these had their inheritance already appointed. stand in their coasts at the North] 6 You shall describe the land therefore into seven parts, and shall bring them hither to me, and I will cast lots for you here be fore the e Before the Ark of Lord Lord our God. 7 But the Levites shall have no part among you: for the f That is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 Chap. 13. 14. priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance: also Gad and Reuben & half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance beyond Jordan Eastward, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave them. 8 ¶ Then the men arose, and went their way: and joshúa charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Depart, and go through the land, and g By writing the names of every country & city. describe it, and return to me that I may here cast lots for you before the Lord in Shilôh. 9 So the men departed, and passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book, and returned to joshúa into the camp at Shilóh. 10 ¶ Then joshúa h That every one should becontent with God's appointment. cast lots for them in Shilôh before the Lord, and there joshúa divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their portions, 11 ¶ And the lot of the tribe of the children of Benjamin came forth according to their families, and the coast of their lot lay i Their inheritance bordered upon judah & Joseph. between the children of Iudáh, and the childréns of Joseph. 12 And their coast on the Northside was from Jordan, and the border went up to the side of Ierichó on the Northparte, & went up through the mountains Westward, and the ends there of are in the wilderness of Bethauén: 13 And this border goeth along from thence to Luz, (even) to the Southside of Luz [the same is k Which was in the tribe of 〈◊〉: another 〈◊〉 was in the tribe of Benjamin. Bethel] and this border de scendeth to Arroth-addár, near the mount that lieth on the Southside of Bethhoron the neither. 14 So the border turneth, and compasseth the corner of the Sea South ward, from the mount that lieth before Bethhorón South ward: and the ends thereof are at Kiriath báal [which is Kiriath-iearim] a city of the children of Iudáh: this is the Westquarter. 15 And the South quarter (is) from the end of Kiriath-iearim, and this border goeth out “ Or, to the Sea. Westward, and cometh to the fonteine of waters of Nephtóah. 16 And this border descendeth at the end of the mountain, that lieth before the valley of Benhinnóm, which is in the valley " Or, Rephaim of the* giants North ward, and descendeth into the valley of Hinnóm by the side of “ Or, Jerusalem jebusi South ward, & goeth down to En-rogél, 17 And compasseth from the North, and goeth for the to l Which is in the tribe of 〈◊〉. En-shémesh, and stretcheth to Gelilóth, which is to ward the going up unto Adommim. & goeth down to the * stone Chap. 15. 6. of Bóhan the son of Reuben. 18 So it goeth along to the side over against the plain Northward, and goeth down into the plain. 19 After, this border goeth along to the side of Beth-hogláh Northward: and the ends thereof (that is,) of the border, reach to the point of the salt Sea Northward (and) to the m To the very 〈◊〉, where the river runneth in to the sait Sea. end of Jordan South ward: this is the South coast. 20 Also Jordan is the border of it on the East side this is the in heritance of the children of Benjamin by the coasts thereof round about according to their families. 21 Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families, are jerichó, and Beth-hogláh, and the valley of Keziz. 22 And Beth-arabáh, and Zemaràim, and Bethel, 23 And Auim, and Paráh, and Ophráh, 24 And Chephár, Ammonái, and Ophnî, and Gabá: twelve cities with their villages. 25 Gibeón, and Ramáh, and Beeróth, 26 And Mizpeh, and Chephirah, and more záh, 27 And Rékem, and Irpeél, and Taraláh. 28 And Zelá, Eléph, and jebusi, [which is n Which was not wholly in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 but part of it was also in the 〈◊〉 of judah. Jerusalem] Gibeáth, (and) Kiriáth: fourteen cities with their villages: this is the in heritance of the children of Benjamin according to their families. CHAP. XIX. 1 The portion of Simeón. 10 Of Zebulún 17 Of Issachar, 24 Of Asher. 32 Of Naphtali, 40 Of Dan, 49 The possession of ioshua. 1 ANd the second lot came out to Simeôn, (even) for the tribe of the children of Simeón according to their families, and their inheritance was in the a According to jaakobs prophecy, that he should 〈◊〉 a 'mong, the other tribes. mids of the in heritance of the children of Iudáh, 2 Now they had in their inheritance, Beer-Sheba, and Shéba, and Moladáh, 3 And Hazar-shuál, and Baláh, and Azem, 4 And Eltolád, and Bethúl, and Hormáh, 5 And Ziklág, and Beth-marca both, and Hazar susáh, 6 And Beth-lebaóth, and Sharuhéns: thirteen cities with their villages. 7 Ain, Remmon, and either, and Ashán: four cities with their villages, 8 And all the villages that were round about these cities, unto Baalath beér, (and) “ Or 〈◊〉. Rámath South ward: this is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeón according to their families. 9 Out of the portion of the children of Iudáh (came (the in heritance of the children of Simeón: for the part of the children of Iudáh was to b But this large 〈◊〉 was given them by God's providence, to de 〈◊〉 i in time to come. much for them: therefore the children of Simeón had their inheritance within their inheritance. 10 ¶ Also the third lot arose for the children of Zebulún according to their families: & the coast of their inheritance came to Sarid. 11 And their border goeth up c Meaning toward the great Sea. Westward, even to Maraláh: and reacheth to Dabbásheth: & meeteth with the river that lieth before jokneám. 12 And turneth from Sarid Eastward to ward the son rising unto the border of 〈◊〉 tabôr, and goeth out to Daberáth, and ascendeth to japhia, 13 And from thence goeth along Eastward toward the sun rising to gittáh hépher to Ittáh kazin, and goeth for the to Rimmôn, and turneth to Neáh. 14 And this border compasseth it on the Northside to Hannathôn, and the ends thereof are in the valley of jiphtah-él, 15 And Kattáth, and Nahallál, and Shimrón, and Idaláh, & d There was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the tribe of 〈◊〉. Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages. 16 This is the inheritance of the children of Zebulún according to their families (that is) these cities and their villages. 17 ¶ The fourth lot came out to Issachár, (even) for the children of Issachár according to their families. 18 And their coast was Izreélah, and Chesulloth, and Shuném, 19 And Haphraráim, and Shión, and 〈◊〉 ráth. 20 And Harabbith, and 〈◊〉, and Abez, 21 And reméth, & e There was 〈◊〉 nother 〈◊〉 of this name in the tribe of 〈◊〉 for under divers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had alone name and were distincted by the 〈◊〉 only. En-gannim, and En-had dáh, and Beth-pazzéz. 22 And this coast reacheth to Tabôr, and Shahazimáth, and Bethshémesh, and the ends of their coast reach to Jordan: sixteen cities with their villages. 23 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachár according to their families: (that is) the cities, and their villages. 24 ¶ Also the fift lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families. 25 And their coast was Helcáth, and Hali, & Béten, and Achsháph, 26 And Allammélech, and Amád, and 〈◊〉 and came to Carmel Westward, and to Shihôr libnáth, 27 And turneth toward the sun rising to Beth-dagôn, and cometh to f 〈◊〉 to the tribe of 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 more Eastward. Zebulún, and to the valley of jiphtah-él, toward the Northside of Beth-emék, and Neiél, and goeth out on the left side of Cabúl. 28 And to Ebrón, and Rehób, and Hammón, and Kanáh unto great Zidonn. 29 Then the coast turneth to Ramáh and to the strong city of g Which was 〈◊〉, a strong city in the Sea. Zor, and this border turneth to Hosáh, and the ends there of are at the Sea from Hebél to Achzib, 30 Vmmáh also and Aphék, and Rehób: two and twenty cities with their villages. 31 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families (that is) these cities and their villages. 32 ¶ The sixt lot came out to the children of Naphtali, (even) to the children of Naphtali according to their families. 33 And their coast was from h These cities were in the country of zaanannim. Héleph (and) from Allôn in Zaanannim, & Adaminékeb and jabneél, even to Lakúm, and the ends thereof are at Jordan. 34 So this coast turneth Westward to Aznoth tabór, and goeth out from thence to Huk kôk, and reacheth to Zebulún on the Southside, & goeth to Asher on the Westside, and to judáh “ Or, even unto 〈◊〉. by Jordan toward the sunnerising. 35 And the strong cities (are) Ziddim, Zer, and Hammáth, Rak káth, and i Of the which the lake of Gennezareth had his name. Cinnéreth, 36 And Adamáh, and Ramáh, and Hazôr. 37 And Kédesh, and Edrei, and En-hazôr, 38 And Irôn, and Migdal-él, Horém, and Bethanáh, & Bethshémesh: nintene cities with their villages. 39 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Naptalî according to their families (that is) the cities and their villages. 40 ¶ The seventh lot came out for the tribe of the children, of Dan according to their families. 41 And the coast of their inheritance was, Zoráh, and Eshtaól, and Ir-shémesh. 42 And Shaalabbin, and Aiialón, and Ithláh, 43 And Elôn, and Temnáthah, and Ekron. 44 And Eltekéh, & Gibbethôn, and Baoláh, 45 And jehúd, and Bene-berák, and Gathrim môn. 46 And Me-iarkón, and Rakkôn, with the border that lieth before k Called joppes. Iápho. 47 But the coasts of the children of Danfel out (to little) for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to l According as jaakob had prophesied. fight against Lenshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and Gen. 49 17. dwelled therein, and called Léshem, * Dan, jud. 18. 9 after the name of Dan their father. 48 This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Dan according to their families (that is) these cities and their villages. 49 ¶ When they had made an end of dividing the land by the coasts thereof, than the children of Israel gave an inheritance unto joshúa the son of Nun among them. 50 According to the word of the Lord 〈◊〉 gave him the city which he asked (even) * Timnath-seráh in mount Ephráim: and Chap. 24. 30. he built the city and dwelled therein. 51 * These are the heritage's which Eleazár Nomb. 34. 17. the Priest, and joshúa the son of Nun, & the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel divided by lot in Shilôh before the Lord at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation: so they made an end of dividing the country. CHAP. XX. 2 The Lord commands joshúa to appoint cities of refu ge. 3 The use thereof 7 And their names. 1 THe Lord also speak unto joshúa, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, and say, * Appoint you cities of refuge, where of Exod 21 13. I spoke unto you by the hand of Moses, nomb. 〈◊〉. 9 deut. 19 2. 3 That the slayer that killeth any person a At unwares. and bearing him no grudge. by ignorance (and) unwittingly, may flee thither, and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood. 4 And he that doth flee unto one of those cities, shalstand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall she we his cause ” Ebr. in the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. to the Elders of the city: and they shall receive him into the city unto them, and give him a place, that he may dwell with them 5 And if the b That is, the nearest kinsman of him that is 〈◊〉 avenger of blood pursue after him, they shall not deliver the slayer into his hand because he smote his neighbour ignorantly, neither hated he him before time. 6 But he shall dwell in that city until he stand before the Congregation in c Till his cause we reproved. judgement * (or) until the death of the high Priest that Nomb. 35. 25: shallbe in those days than shall the slayer return, and come unto his own city, & unto his own house (even) unto the city from whence he fled. 7 ¶ Then they appointed Kédesh in “ Or, 〈◊〉 Galil in mount Naphtali, and Shechêm in mount Ephráim, and Kiria th-arbá, [which is Hebrôn] in the mountain of Iudáh. 8 And on the otherside Jordan (to ward) Ierichô Eastward, they appointed * Bézer Deut. 4. 49. in the wilderness upon the plain, out of Chap. 10. 9 the tribe of Reuhéns, and Ramóth in Gilead out of the tribe of Gad, and Golán in Bashán, out of the d Out of the half tribe of Manasseh be yond Jordan. tribe of Manasseh. 9 These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourned among them, that whosoever killed any person ignorantly, might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the c Before the judges. Congregation. CHAP. XXI. 41 The cities given to the Levites, in number eight & forty. 44 The Lord according to his promise gave the children of israel rest. 1 THen came the “ Or, the chief of the fathers. principal father of the Levites unto Eleazár the Priest, and unto joshûa the son of Nun, and unto the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel. 2 And spoke unto them at Shilôh in the land of Canáam, saying, * The Lord commanded a By Moses, by whose 〈◊〉 God showed his power. by the hand of Moses, to give us cities Nomb. 32. 〈◊〉. to dwelin, with the suburbs there of for our cattle. 3 So the children of Israel gave unto the Le vites, out of their inheritance at the commandment of the Lord these cities with their suburbs. 4 And the lot came out for the families of the b He means them that were Priests: for some were but levites Kohathites & the children of Aarôn the Priest (which were) of the Levites, had by lot, out of the tribe of Iudáh, and out of the tribe of Simeón, and out of the tribe of Benjamin c Every tribe gave mother or fewer cities according as their 〈◊〉 ce was great or little, Nomb. 35. 8. thirteen cities. 5 And the rest of the children of Koháth (had) by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephráim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities. 6 Also the children of Gershón (had) by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachár, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashán, thirteen cities. 7 The children of Merari according to their families (had) out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulúm, twelve cities. 8 So the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities with their suburbs, as the Lord had commanded by the hand of Mosés. 9 ¶ And they gave out of the tribe of the children of Iudáh, and out of the tribe of the children of Sime ôn these cities which are here named. 10 And they were the children's of d For Aaron came of Rohath, & therefore the Priest's office remained in that 〈◊〉milie. Aarôn (being) of the families of the Kohathites (and) of the sons of Levi, [for their was the first lot.] 11 So they gave them Kiriath-arbá of the father of Anók [which is Hebrôn] in the mountain of Iudáh, with the suburbs of the same round about it. 12 [But the land of the city, and the villages Chap, 14. 14. thereof, gave they to * Caleb the sons of 3. Chro, 6. 16. jephunnéh to be his possession.] 13 ¶ Thus they gave to the c That is the Priest of the fami lie of the kohathites, of whon e Aaron was chief children of Aarón the Priest, a city of refuge for the slayer, (even) Hebrón with hersuburbes, and Libnáh with her suburbs. 14 And Iattir with her suburbs, & Eshtemòa and her suburbs. 15 And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs. 16 And Am with her suburbs, & juttáh with her suburbs, Beth-shemesh with her suburbs: nine cities out of those two tribes. 17 And out of the tribe of Benjamin (they gave) Gibeon with her f The suburbs werea thousand 〈◊〉 from the wall of the city round 〈◊〉. Nomb. 35. 4. suburbs, Géba with her suburbs. 18 Anathoth with her suburbs, & Almôn with her suburbs: four cities. 19 All the cities of the children of Aarôn Priests (were) thirteen cities with their suburbs. 20 ¶ But to the families of the children of Koháth of the Levites, g That were not Priests. which were the rest of the children of Kohath [for the cities of their lot were out of the tribe of Ephráim.] 21 They gave them the city of refuge for the slayer, h Hebron & Shechem were the two 〈◊〉 of refuge 〈◊〉 the kohathites. Shechem with her suburbs in mount Ephráim, and Gézer with her suburbs. 22 And Kibzáim with her suburbs, and Beth-horôn with her suburbs: four cities. 23 And out of the tribe of Dan, Eltekéh with her suburbs, Gibethôn with her suburbs. 24 Aiialón with her suburbs, Gath-rimmôn with her suburbs: four cities. 25 And out of the i Which dwelled in Canáan. half tribe of Manasseh, Tanách with her suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with her suburbs: two cities. 26 All the cities for the other families of the children of Koháth (were) ten with their suburbs. 27 ¶ Also unto the children of Gershôn of the families of the Levites, (they gave) out of the half tribe of Manasseh, the city of refuge for the slayer, k Golán and kédesh were the cities of refuge under the Gershonites. Golân in Bashán with her suburbs, and Beeshteráh with her suburbs: two cities. 28 And out of the tribe of Issachŕ, Kishon with her suburbs, Daberéh with her suburbs. 29 Iarmúth with her suburbs, En-gannim with her suburbs: four cities. 30 And out of the tribe of Asher, Mishál with her suburbs, Abdôn with her suburbs. 31 Helkáh with her suburbs, & Rehób with her suburbs: four cities. 32 And out of the tribe of Napthali, the city of refuge for the slayer, Kédesh in “ Or, galilee. in Galil with her suburbs, and Hammoth-dôr with her suburbs, and Kartán with her suburbs three cities. 33 Albina the cities of the Gershonites according do their families, (were) thirteen cities with their suburbs. 34 ¶ Also unto the families of the children of Merari the l They are here called the rest, be cause they are last numbered, & 〈◊〉 was the youngest brother, Genes. 46. 11. rest of the Levites, (they gave) out of the tribe of Zebulun, jokneâm with her suburbs, (&) Kartáh with her suburbs. 35 Dimnáh with her suburbs, Nahaláll with her suburbs: four cities. 36 And out of the tribe of Reuben, m Bézer and Ramires moth were the cities of refuge under the Merarites & beyond jordan. Bezer with her suburbs, & jahazáh with her suburbs. 37 Redemôth with her suburbs, & Mepháath with her suburbs: four cities. 38 And out of the tribe of Gad (they gave) for Chap. 20. 8. a city of refuge for the slayer, Ramôth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanáim with her suburbs. 39 Heshbón with her suburbs, (and) Iazér with her suburbs: foute cities in al. 40 So all the cities of the children of Merari according to their families [which were the rest of the families of the Levites] were by their lot, twelne cities. 41 (And) 〈◊〉 the cities of the Levites n Thus according to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which God used to this end, that his people might be instructed in the true religion within the possession of the children of Israel (were) eight and forty with their suburbs. 42 These cities lay every one (severally) with their suburbs round about them: so were all these cities. 43 ¶ So the Lord gave unto Israel all the land, which he had sworn to give unto their fathers: and they possessed it, and dwelled therein. 44 Also the Lord gave them rest round about according to all that he had sworn unto their fathers: and there stood not a man of all their enemies before them: (for) the Lord delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 * There failed nothing of all the good Chap. 23. 15. things, which the Lord had said unto the house of Israel, (but) all came to pass. CHAP. XXII. 1 Reuben Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh are sent again to their possessions. 10 They build an altar for a memorial. 15 The Israelites reprove them. 21 Their answer for defence of the same. 1 THen a After that the 〈◊〉 the land of 〈◊〉. joshúa called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh. 2 And said unto them. You have kept all that Moses the servant of the Lord b Which was to go armed 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. commanded you, and have obeyed my voice in all that I commanded you: Nomb. 32. 〈◊〉. 3 You have not forsaken your brethren this long season unto this day, but have diligently kept the commandment of the Lord your God. 4 And now the Lord hath given rest unto your brethren as he promised them: therefore now return you and go to your tents, to the land of your possession, which Moses Nomb. 32. 33. the servant of the Lord * hath given you Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. beyond Jordan. 5 But take diligen thede, to do the commandment and Law, which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you: (that is,) * that Deut. 10. 12. you c He showest wherein consists the 〈◊〉 of the Law. love the Lord your God, and walk in all his ways, and keep his commandments, & cleave unto him, and serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. 6 So joshúa d He commended them to God and prayed for them blessed them and sent than away, and they went unto their tents. 7 ¶ Now unto (one) half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given (a possession) in Bashán: & unto thee (other) half thereof gave joshúa among their brethren on this side Jordan Westward: therefore when joshúa sent them away unto their tents, and blessed them. 8 Thus he speak unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, & with a great multitude of cattle, with silver and with gold, with brass & with iron & with great abundance of raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your e Which remained at home and went not to the war. brethren. 9 ¶ So the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh Nomb. 31. 27. returned, and departed from the children 1. Sam. 30. 〈◊〉. of Israel from Shilôh [which is in the land of Canáan] to go unto the country of Gilead to the land of their possession, which they had obtained, according to the word of the Lord by the hand of Mosés. 10 ¶ And when they came unto ” Ebr. Geliléeh, which 〈◊〉 also was 〈◊〉 Candan 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 dwelling there were called Canaanites. the borders of Jordan [which are in the land of Canáan] then the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh built f That is beyond Jordan: for some time the whole 〈◊〉 on both sides of Jordan is meant by 〈◊〉 there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to. 11 ¶ When the children of Israel herded say, Behold, the children of Reuben, & the children of Gad, & the half tribe of 〈◊〉 have built an altar in the forefront of the land of Canâan upon the borders of Jordan at the passage of the children of Israel: 12 When the children ofisraél herded it, than the whole Congregation of the children of Israel gathered them together at Shiloh to go up g Such now was their zeal, that they would rather loose their lives, then suffer the true religion to be changed or corrupted. to war against them. 13 Then the children of Israel sent unto the children of Keubéns, and to the children of Gad, and to the half tribe of Manasseh into the land of Gilead, Phinehás the son of Eleazár the Priest. 14 And with him ten princes, of every chief house a prince, according to all the tribes of Israel? for every one (was) chief of their father's household among the “ Or, multitude. thousands of Israel. 15 ¶ So they went unto the children of Reuben, & to the children of Gad, & to the half tribe of Manasseh, unto the land of Gilead, and spoke with them, saying. 16 Thus says h Not only of the 〈◊〉, but also of the common people. the whole Congregation of the Lord, What transgression is this that you have transgressed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from the Lord, in that you have built you an altar for to rebel this day against the Lord? 17 Have we to little for the wickedness * of Nomb, 25. 4. Peor, whereof we are not i Meaning, God is not 〈◊〉 pacified, for asmuch as no punishment can be sufficient for such wickedness and idolattie cleansed unto this day, though a plague came upon the Congregation of the Lord? 18 You also are turned away this day from the Lord: and seeing you rebel to day against the Lord, even tomorrow he willbe wrath with all the Congregation of Israel. 19 Not withstanding if the land of your possession be k In your judgement. unclean, come you over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lords Tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but l To use any other service than God hath appointed is, to rebel against God. rebel not against the Lord, nor rebel not against us in building you an altar, beside the altar of the Lord our God. 20 Did not Achan the son of Zérah trespass 1. Sam 15. 〈◊〉. grievously in the execrable thing, & wrath fellow * all the Congregation of Israel? and Chap. 7. 5. this man alone m Signifying, that if many offered for one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, for the fault of many all should suffer. perished not in his wickedness. 21 ¶ Then the children of Reuben, & the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads over the thousands of Israel. 22 The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel himself shall know: if by rebellion, or by transgression against the Lord (we have done it) save thou us not this day. 23 If we have built us an altar to return away from the Lord, either to offer thereon burned offering, or meat offering, or to offer peace offryngs thereon, let the Lord n Let him 〈◊〉 us. himself require it: 24 And if we have not (rather) done it for fear of (this) thing, saying, In time to come your children might say unto our children, What have you to do with the Lord God of Israel? 25 Forth Lord hath made Jordan a border between us and you, you children of Reuben, and of Gad: therefore you have no part in the Lord: so shall your children make our children o Or, to 〈◊〉 back from the true God. cease from fearing the Lord 26 Therefore we said, We will now go about to make us an altar, not for burned offering, nor for sacrifice. 27 But for a * witness between us and you, and Gen. 31. 48. Chap. 24. 27. between our generations after us, to execute the service of the Lord before him in our burned offerings, and in our sacrifices, and in our peace offerings, and that your children should not say to our children in time to come You have no part in the Lord 28 Therefore said we, If so be that they should (so) say to us or to our p They 〈◊〉 wonderful care that they 〈◊〉 toward their 〈◊〉, that they might live in the true 〈◊〉 ce of God, generations in time to come, them will we answer, Behold the fashion of the altar of the Lord, which our fathers made, not for burned offering nor for sacrifice, but it is a witness between us and you. 29 God forbidden, that we should rebel against the Lord, and turn this day away from the Lord to build an altar for burned offering, (or) for meat offering, or for sacrifice, save the altar of the Lord our God, that is before his Tabernacle. 30 ¶ And when Phineás the Priest, and the princes of the Congregation and heads over the thousands of Israel which were with him, herded the words, that the children of Reuben, and children of Gad, and the children of Manasseh spoke, ” Ebr. it was good in their eyes. they were well content. 31 And Phine hás the son of Eleazár the Priest said unto the children of Reuben and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive, that the Lord is q By preserving us and governing us. among us, because you have not done this trespass against the Lord: now eye r Whom if you had offended, he would have punished with you have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the Lord 32 ¶ Then Phinehas the son of Eleazâr the Priest with the princes returned from the children of Reuben, and from the children of Gad, out of the land of Gilead, unto the land of Canâan, to the children of Israel, and brought them answer. 33 And the saying pleased the children of Israel: and the children of israel “ Or, praised. blessed God, and ” Ebr. said. minded not to go against them in battle, for to destroy the land, wherein the children of Reuben, and Gad dwelled. 34 Then the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad called the altar “ Or, witness. (Ed:) for it shallbe a witness between us, that the Lord (is) God. CHAP. XXIII. 2 joshua exhorteth the people, that they join not themselves to the Gentiles. 7 That they name not their idols. 14 The promise, if they fear God. 15 And threatenings, if they forsake him. 1 ANd a long season after that the Lord had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, and joshua was old, and ” Ebr. comen into years. stricken in age. 2 Then joshua called all Israêl, (and) their Elders, and their heads, and their judges, and their officers, and said unto them, I am old, (and) stricken in age. 3 Also you have seen all that the Lord your God hath done unto all these nations a Your eyes bearing witness. before you, how the LORD your God himself hath fought for you. 4 Behold, I have “ Or, overthrow en these nations. divided unto you by lot these nations, that remain, to be an in heritance according to your tribes, from Jordan, with all the nations that I have destroyed, even unto the great Sea ” Ebr. at the sun set. Westward. 5 And the Lord your God shall expel b Which yet remain and are not overcome, as Chap. 13. 2. them be fore you, and cast them out of your sight, and you shall possess their land, as the Lord your God hath said unto you. 6 Be you therefore of a valiant conrage, to observe and do all that is written in the book of the Law of Moses, * that you turn notthere Deut. 5. 32. and 28. 4. from to the right hand nor to the left. 7 neither company with these nations: (that is,) with them which are c And not yet subdued. left with you, neither make * mention of the name of their 〈◊〉. 16. 〈◊〉. gods, d Let not the judges admit an oath, which 〈◊〉 s hall swore by their idols. nor cause to swear (by them,) neither serve them nor bow unto them. 8 But stick fast unto the Lord your God, as you have done unto this day. 9 For the Lord hath cast out before your great nations and mighty, and no man hath stand before your face hitherto. 10 * One man of you shall chase a thousand: for levit. 26. 8. the Lord you God, he fighteth for you, as he Deu. 32. 30. hath promised you. 11 Take good heed therefore unto your ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. selves, that you love the Lord your God. 12 ells, if you go back, and cleave unto the rest of these nations: (that is,) of them that remain with you, and shall “ Or, be of their 〈◊〉. make marriages with them, and “ Or, have conversation with them. go unto them, and they to you. 13 Know you for certain, that the Lord your God will cast out no more of these nations from before you: * but they shall be a snare Exod. 23 33. and destruction unto you, and a whip on Nom. 3. 55. Deut. 7. 15. your sides, and thrones in your e Meaning, they shallbe a continual grief unto you, and so the cause of your destruction. eyes, until you perish out of this good land, which the Lord your God hath given you. 14 And behold, this day do I f I die according to the course of nature. entre into the way of all the world, and you know in all your g Most 〈◊〉 Chap. 21. 45. hearts and in all your souls, that * nothing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God promised you, (but) all are come to pass unto you: nothing hath failed thereof. 15 Therefore as all “ Or, promises. good things are come upon you, which the Lord your God promised you, so shall the Lord bring upon you every “ Or, threatenings. evil thing, until he have destroyed you out of this good land, which the Lord your God hath given you. 16 When you shall h He showeth that 〈◊〉 evil can come unto man, except he offend God by disobedience. transgress the covenant of the Lord your God, which he common deed you, and shall go, and serve other gods, and bow yourselves to them, then shall the wrath of the Lord wax hot against you, and you shall perish quickly out of the good land which he hath given you. CHAP. XXIIII. 2 joshua rehearséth God's benefits. 14 And exhorteth the people to fear God. 25 The league renewed between God and the people. 29 joshua dieth. 32 The bones of Joseph are 〈◊〉. 33 Eleazár dieth. 1 ANd joshua assembled (again) all the a That is, the nine tribes and the half. tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called the Elders of Israêl, and their heads, and their judges, and their officers, and they pray scented themselves before b Before the Ark, which was 〈◊〉 to Shechem, when they went to bury 〈◊〉 sephs bones. God. 2 Then joshua said unto all the people, Thus says the Lord God of Israêl, * Your fathers dwelled beyond the c Euphrates 〈◊〉 Mesopotamia Gene. 11. 26. flood in old time, (even) Térah the father of Abrahám, and the Father of Nachór, and served other gods. Gene. 11. 31. 〈◊〉. 5. 6. 3 And I took your father Abrahám from beyond the flood, and brought him through all the land of Canáan, and multiplied his seed, and * gave him Izhák. Gene. 21. 2. and 〈◊〉. 26. 4 And I gave unto Izhák, jaakób and Esáu: and I gave unto * Esáu mount Seir, to possess Gene. 36. 8. Gene. 46. 〈◊〉. it: but * Iaakôb and his children went down into Egypt. 5 * I scent Moses also and Aaron, and I plagued Exod. 3. 10. Egypt: and when I had (so) done among them, I brought you out. 6 So I * brought your fathers out of Egypt, and Exod. 12. 37. you came unto the Sea, and the Egyptians pursued after your fathers with charets and horsemen unto * the red Sea. Exod. 14. 9 7 Then they cried unto the Lord, and he put “ Or, a cloud. a darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the Sea upon them, and covered them: so your eyes have seen what I have done in egypt: also you dwelled in the wilderness d Even forty years. a long season. 8 After I brought you into the land of the Amo rites, which dwelled beyond Jordan, * and Nom. 21. 29. they fought with you: but I gave them into your hand, and you possessed their country, and I destroyed them out of your sight. 9 * Also Balák the son of Zippor King of Nom. 22. 5. Moáb arose and warred against Israel, and Deut. 23. 4. sent to call Balaám the son of Beór for to curse you. 10 But 〈◊〉 would not hear Balaam: therefore he bless said you, and I delivered you out of his hand. 11 And you went over Jordan, and came unto jerichó, and the e Because it was the chief city, under it he containeth all the 〈◊〉: else they of the city fought not. Chap 3. 14. men of jerichó, fought against you, the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites and the Girgashites, the Hevites and the jebusites, and I delivered them into your hand. 12 And I sent * hornets before you, which cast them out before you, (even) the two Kings of the Amorites, (and) not with thy sword, Exod. 〈◊〉. 28. Deut. 7. 20. nor with thy bow. Chap. 11. 〈◊〉. 13 And I have given you a land, wherein you did not labour, and cities which you built not, and you dwell in them, and eat of the vine yards and olive trees, which you planted not. 14 Now therefore f This is the true use of Gods benefits, to learn thereby to fear and serve him with an upright conscience. fear the Lord, and serve him in upryghtenes and in truth, and put away the gods, which your fathers served beyond the flood and in Egypt, and serve you the Lord 15 And “ Ebr. if it be evil in your sight. if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served [that were beyond the flood] or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: g This 〈◊〉 us that if all the world would go from God, yet every one of us particularly is bond to cleave unto him. but I and mine house will serve the Lord 16 Then the people answered and said, God forbidden, that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods. 17 For the Lord our GOD, he brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and he did those great miracles in our sight, and preserved us in all the way that we went, and among all the people through whom we came. 18 And the Lord did cast out before us all the people, even the Amorites which dwelled in the land: (therefore) will we also serve the Lord, h How much more are we bond to serve God in Christ, by whom we have received the redemption of 〈◊〉 souls? for he is our God. 19 And joshua said unto the people, You can not serve the Lord: for he is an holy God: he is a jealous God: he will not pardon your iniquity nor your sins. 20 If you forsake the Lord and serve strange gods, * then he will return and bring evil Chap. 23. 〈◊〉. upon you, and consume you, after that he hath done you good. 21 And the people said unto joshua, Nay, but we will serve the Lord 22 And joshua said unto the people, You are witnesses i If you do 〈◊〉 contrary, your own 〈◊〉 shall condemn you. against yourselves, that you have choose you the Lord, to serve him: and they said, (We are) witnesses. 23 Then put away now, (said he,) the strange k 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 hearts and 〈◊〉 wise. gods which are among you, and bow your hearts unto the Lord God of Israel. 24 And the people said unto joshua, The Lord our God will we serve, and his voice will we obey. 25 So joshua l By 〈◊〉 God and the people together: also he repeated the 〈◊〉 and threatenings out of the 〈◊〉. made a covenant with the people the same day, and gave them an ordinance and law in Shechem. 26 And joshua written these words in the book of the Law of God, and took a great stone, and pitched it there under an “ Or, alme. oak that was in the Sanctuary of the Lord 27 And joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shallbe a witness unto us: for it m Rather than 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 should not be punished, the 〈◊〉 creatures shall cry for vengeance. hath herded all the words of the Lord which he spoke with us: it shallbe therefore a witness against you, jest you deny your God. 28 Then joshúa let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance. 29 And after these things joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the Lord died, being an hundredth and ten years old. 30 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in * Timnath-seráh, which is Chap. 19 50. in mount Ephráim, on the Northside of mount Gáash. 31 And Israel n Such are the people common lie as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are. served the Lord all the days of joshua, and all the days of the Elders that over lived joshua, and which had known all the 〈◊〉 of the Lord that he had done for Israel. 32 And the * bones of Joseph, which the Gene. 50. 25. children of Israel brought out of Egypt, buried Exod. 13. 19 they in Shechem in a parcel of ground which laak ob bought of the * sons of Hamór Gene. 33. 19 the father of Shechem, for an hundredth pieces of silver, and the children of Joseph had them in their inheritance. 33 Also Eleazár the son of Aarón died, whom they buried in ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 Phinehas. the hill of Phinehás his son, which was given him in mount Ephraim. THE BOOK OF JUDGES THE ARGUMENT. ALbeit there is nothing that more provoketh God's wrath, then man's ingratitude, yet 〈◊〉 there nothing so displeasant, and heinous that can turn back God's love from his Church for now when the Israelites were entered into the land of Canáan, & saw the truth of Gods promise performed, in stead of acknowledging his great benefits & giving thanks for the same, they fell to most horrible oblivion of God's graces, contrary to their solemn promise made unto joshúa, & so provoked his vengeance [as much as in them stood] to their utter destruction. Whereof as they had most evident signs by the mutability of their state: for he suffered them to be most cruelly vexed & tormented by tyrants: he pulled them from liberty, & cast them into 〈◊〉, to the intent they might feel their own miseries & so call unto him & be delivered. Yet to show that his mercies endure for ever, he raised up from time to time such as should deliver them and assure them of his favour & grace, if they would turn to him by true repentance. And these deliverers the Scriptures calleth judges, because they were executors of God's judgements, not, choose of the people nor by succession, but raised up, as it seemed best to God, for the governance of his people. They were twelve in number besides [joshúa, and governed from joshúa unto Saúl the first King of Israel. joshúa & these unto the time of Saul ruled. 336 years. In this book are many notable points declared, but two especially: first, the battle that the Church of God hath for the maintenance of true religion against idolatry and superstition: next, what great danger that common wealth is in when as God giveth not a magistrate to retain his people in the pureness of religion and his true service. CHAP. I 1 After joshúa was dead Iudáh was constitute captain. 6 Adoni-bézek is taken. 14 The request of Achsah. 16 The children of Keni. 19 The Canaanites are made tributaries, but not destroyed. 1 AFter that joshúa was dead, the children of Israel a By the judgement of Urim: read. Exo. 28. 30. asked the Lord saying, b Who shallbe our Captain. Who shall go Nomb. 27. 1. up for us against the 1. Sam. 28. 6, Canaanites, to fight first against them? 2 And the Lord said, Iudáh shall go up behold, I have given the land into his hand. 3 And judáh said unto Simeón his c For 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 had their inheritance within the tribe of 〈◊〉. brother, Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites: and I like wise will go with thee into thy lot: so Simeon went with him. josh, 〈◊〉. 1. 4 Then Iudáh went up, and the Lord delivered the Canaanites, and the Perizzites into their hands, and they slay of them in Bézek ten thousand men. 5 And they found “ Or, the lord of Bézek. Adoni-bézek in Bézek: and they fought against him, and slew the Canaanites, and the Perizzites. 6 But Adoni-bézek fled, & they pursued after him, and caught him, & d This was Gods just judgement, as the tyrant himself confesseth, that as he had done, so did he receive. cut of the thumbs of his hands and of his feet, 7 And Adoni-bézek said seventy Kings having the thumbs of their hands & of their feet cut of, gathered (bread) under mytable: as I have done, so God hath rewarded me so they Levit, 24. 19 brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. 8 [Now the children of Iudáh had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and had set the e Which was afterward built again, & possessed by the 〈◊〉. city on fire] 9 ¶ afterward also the children of Iudáh went down to fight against the Canaanites, that 〈◊〉. Sam, 5, 6. dwelled in the mountain, and toward the South, and in the low country. 10 And Iudáh went against the Canaanites, that dwelled in Hebrón, which Hebrón before time josh 15. 14. was called * Kiriath-arbá: and they slew f These threwere giants, & the children of Anák. She shái, and Ahiman and Talmái. 11 And from thence he went to the inhabitants of Debir, and the name of Debit in old, time (was) Kiriath-sépher. 12 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kiriath-sépher, and taketh it, even to him will I give Achsâh my daughter to wife. 13 And Othniél the son of Kenáz Calebs' younger brother took it, to whom he gave Achsáh his daughter to wife. 14 And when she came (to him,) she moved him to ask of her father a field, g Read. josh, 15. 〈◊〉. and she lighted of her ass, and Caleb said unto her, What will't thou? 15 And she answered him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a South country, give me also springs of water: and Caleb gave her the springs above and the springs beneath. 16 ¶ And the children of h This was one of the 〈◊〉 of Moses father in law read. 〈◊〉 Moses father in law went up out of the city of the palm-trees with the children of Iudáh, into Nomb. 10. 29. the wilderness of Iudáh, that lieth in the South of Arád, and went and dwelled among the people. 17 But judah went with Simeón his brother, and they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zepháth, and utterly destroyed it, and called the name of the city * Hormáh. Nomb. 21. 3. 18 Also judah took i These cities & others were afterward possessed of the 〈◊〉. Azzáh with the coasts thereof, & Askelonn with the coasts thereof and Ebrón with the coasts thereof. 19 And the Lord was with Iudáh, and he possessed 1. Sam. 6. 17. the mountains: for he coldenot drive out the inhabitants of the valleys, because they had charets of iron. 20 And they gave Hebrón unto Caleb, as * Nomb. 14. 24. josh. 14. 13. & 15. 14 Mosés had said, and he expelled thence the three sons of Anák. 21 But the children of Benjamin did not cast out the jebusites, that k For after that the tribe of Iudáh had burned it they built it again. inhabited Jerusalem: therefore the jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in jerusalem unto this day. 22 ¶ They also that were of the house of joseph, went up to Bethel, and the Lord (was) with them. 23 And the house of Joseph caused to view Bethel [and the name of the city before time (was) * Luz.] Gen. 28. 19 24 And the spies saw a man come out of the city, and they said unto him, Show us we pray thee, the way into the city, * and we josh. 2. 〈◊〉 will she we the mercy. 25 And when he had showed them the way into the city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword, but they let the man and all his household depart. 26 Then the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, & called the name thereof Luz, which is the name thereof unto this day. 27 ¶ * neither did Manasseh destroy Beth sheán josh. 17. 11. with her towns, nor Taanách with her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor with her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleám with her towns, neither the inhabitants of Megiddó with her to wnes: l Wherefore God permitted the Canaanites to dwell 〈◊〉 in the land, read. but the Canaanites dwelled still in that land. 28 Nevertheless when Israel was strong, they put the Canaanites to tribute, and expelled Chap. 3. 4. them not wholly: 29 ¶ * Likewise Ephraim expelled not the Canaanites josh. 16. 10. that dwelled in Gézer, but the Canaanites dwelled in Gézer among them. 30 ¶ neither did m That is thetri be of zebulun, as is also to be understand of the test. Zebulún expel the inhabitants of Kitrôn, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol, but the Canaanites dwelled among them and become tributaries. 31 ¶ neither did Asher cast out the inhabitants of Acchô, nor the inhabitants of Zidòn, nor of Ahlâb, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbáh, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehôb. 32 But the Asherites dwelled among the Canaanites the inhabitants of the land: for they did not drive them n But made them pay 〈◊〉 as the others did. out. 33 ¶ neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabi inhabitants of Bethshémesh, nor the inhabitats of Beth-anáth, but dwelled among the Canaanites the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshémesh, & of Beth-anáth become tributaries unto them. 34 And the Amorites “ Or, afflicted them drove the children of Dan into the mountain: so that they suffered them not to come down to the valley. 35 And the Amorites dwelled still in mount Héres " Or, would dwell in Aiialôn, and in Shaalbim, and when the o Meaning, when he was stronger them they. hand of joseph's family prevailed, they become tributaries: 36 And the còast of the Amorites was from Maaleh-akrabbim, (even) from p Which was a city in Arabia, or, as some read, from the rock. Selah and up ward. CHAP. II 2 The Angel rebuketh the people, because they had made peace with the Canaanites. 〈◊〉 The Israelites fell to idolatry after joshua's death. 14 They are delivered into the enemy's hands. 16 God delivereth them by judges. 22 why God suffered idolaters to remain among them. 1 ANd an a That is messenger, or Prophet, as some think, 〈◊〉. Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgál to 〈◊〉, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I had sworn unto your fathers, and said, I will never break my covenant with you. 2 * You also shall make no covenant with the Deut. 7. 2. Deut. 12. 3. inhabitants of this land, * (but) shall break down their altars: but you have not obeyed my voice. Why have you done this? 3 Wherefore, I said also, I will not cast them out before you, but they shallbe * (as thorns) unto josh. 23. 13. your sides, and their gods shallbe “ Or, Weeping. your destruction. 4 And when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words unto all the children of Israel, the people lift up their voice, and wept. 5 Therefore they called the name of that place, 〈◊〉 Bochim, and offered sacrifices there unto the Lord 6 ¶ Now when joshûa had b After that he had divided to every men his portion by lot. sent the people away, the children of Israel went every man into his inheritance to possess the land. 7 And the people had served the Lord all the josh, 24. 28. days of joshua, and all the days of the Elders that out lived joshûa, which had seen all the great c Meaning, the wonders and miracles. works of the Lord that he did for Israel. 8 But joshûa the son of Nun the servant of the Lord died, when he was an hundredth & ten years old. 9 And they buried him in the coasts of his inheritance, in d Héres by turning the 〈◊〉 backward is 〈◊〉, as. Timnath-héres in mount Ephraim, on the Northside of mount Gáash. 10 And so all that generation was gathered unto their fathers, and an other generation arose josh, 24. 30. after them, which neither knew the Lord, nor yet the works, which he had one for Israel. 11 ¶ Then the children of israel thy wickedly in the sight of the Lord, and served e 〈◊〉 is, all manner of idols. Baalim. 12 And forsook the Lord God of their fathers which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, (even) the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger. 13 So they forsook the Lord, and served Báall and f These were idols, which had the form of an eweor sheep among the Sidonians. Ashtaroth. 14 And the wrath of the Lord was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers, that spoilt them, and he * sold Psal. 44. 〈◊〉. them into the hands of their enemies round Isa. 50. 1. about them, so that they cold no longer stand before their enemies. 15 g In all their enterprises. Whetherso ever they went out, the h The vengeance hand of the Lord was sore against them, as the Lord had said, and as the Lord had sworn unto them: so he punished them sore. 16 ¶ Notwithstanding, the Lord raised up “ Or, Magistrates judges, which ” Ebr. saved. delivered them out of the hands of their oppressers. 17 But yet they would not obey their judges: for they went a whoring after other gods, & worshipped them, (and) turned quickly out of the i Meaning, from the true religion. way, wherein their fathers walked, obeying the commandments of the Lord: they did not so. 18 And when the Lord had raised them up, the Lord was with the judge, and delivered read them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge [for the Lord ” Ebr. repent. had compassions of their groanings, k Seeing their cruelty. because of them that oppressed them and tormented them.] 19 Yet * when the judge was dead, they returned, Chap. 3. 〈◊〉. and ” Ebr. corrupt themselves. did worse than their fathers, in following other gods to serve than and worship them: they ceased not from their own inventions, nor from their rebellious way. 20 Wherefore the wrath of the Lord was kinled against Israel, and he said, Because this people hath transgressed my covenant, which I commanded their fathers, and hath not obeyed my voice, 21 Therefore will I no more cast out before them any of the l As the 〈◊〉 jebusites, Amorites, etc. nations, Ioshúa which left when he died, 22 That through them I may m So that both outward enemies and false Prophets are but a trial to prove our 〈◊〉, Deut. 13. 3. prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the Lord to walk therein, as their fathers kept it, or not. 23 So the Lord left those nations, and drove them not out immediately, neither delivered them into the hand of joshúa. CHAP. III 1 The Canaanites were left to try Israel 9 Othniél delivereth israel. 21 Ehúd killeth King Eglón. 31 Shamigár killeth the Philistines. 1 THese now are the nations which the Lord left, that he might prove israel by them [(even) as many (of Israel) as had not known all the a Which were achieved by the handof God, and not by the power of man. wars of Canâan, 2 Only to make the generations of the children of israel to know, and to teach them war, which doubtless their predessessors knew b For they trusted in God and hefought for them. not] 3 Five princes of the Philistines, and all the Canaanites, and the Sidonians, and the Hiuites that dwelled in mount Lebanôn, from mount Báal hermôn unto one come to Hamáth. 4 And these remained to prove israel by them to wit, whether they would obey the commandments of the Lord, which he commanded their fathers by the hand of Mosés. 5 And the children of Israel dwelled among the Canaanites, the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hiuites, and the jebusites, 6 And they took c Contrary to God's commandment. their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods. 7 ¶ So the children of Israel did wickedly in the sight of the Lord, and forgot the Lord their God, and served Baalim, and d Trees or woods erected for idolatry. Asheróth. 8 Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushán rishatháim King of Arám " Or, Mesoporamia. naharáim, and the children of Israel served Chushán rishatháim eight years. 9 And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord stirred up a saviour to the children of Israel, and he saved them, (even) Othniél the son of Kenáz, Calebs' younger brother. 10 And the e He was stirred up by the Spirit of the Lord Spirit of the Lord came upon him and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the Lord delivered Chushán rishatháim King of “ Or, Syria. Arám into his hand, and his hand Prevailed against Chushân rishatháim. 11 So the land hadrest f That is, 32. under joshua, & 8. under Othnièl. forty years, and Othniêl the son of Kenáz died. 12 ¶ Then the children of Israel again committed wickedness in the sight of the Lord: and the Lord g So that the enemies of God's people have no power over them, but by God's appointment. strengthened Eglôn King of Moáb against Israel, because they had committed wickedness before the Lord 13 And he gathered unto him the children of Ammôn, and Amalek, and went and smote Israel, & they possessed the city of palm-trees. 14 So the children of Israel served Eglón King of Moáb eighteen years. 15 But when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord, the Lord stirred them up a saviour Ehúd the son of Gerá the son of “ Or, 〈◊〉. jemni a man “ Or, 〈◊〉 handed lame of his right-hand: and the children of Israel sent a present by him unto Eglôn King of Moáb. 16 And Ehúd “ Or, caused a dagger to be made. made him a dagger with two edges of a cubit length, and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh, 17 And he presented the gift unto Eglon King of Moáb [and Eglôn (was) a very fatman] 18 And when he had now presented the present, he sent away the people that bore the present, 19 But he turned again from the h Or, as some read, from the places of idols. quarris, that whereby Gilgál, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, o King. Who said, Keep i Till all be departed, silence: and all that stood about him, went out from him. 20 Then Ehúd came unto him, [and he sat alone in a summer parler, which he had] and Ehúd said, I have a message unto thee from God. Then he arose out of his throne, 21 And Ehud put for the his left-hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly, 22 So that the haft went in after the shoulder-blade: and the fat closed about the shoulder-blade, so that he cold not draw the dagger out of his belly, but the dirt came out. 23 Then Ehúd gate him out “ Or, 〈◊〉. into the porch, and shut the doors of the parlour upon him, and locked them. 24 And when he was go out, his servants came: whoseing that the doors of the parlour were locked, they said, ” Ebr. he covereth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Surely he doth his easement in his summer chambre. 25 And they tarried till they were ashamed: and seeing he opened not the doors of the parlour, theitoke the key, and opened them, & behold their lord was fallen dead on the earth. 26 So Ehúd escaped [while they tarried] & was passed the quarris, and escaped unto Seirâth. 27 And when he came (home,) “ Or, caused the trumpet to be blown. he blue a trumpet in mount Ephráim, and the children of Israel went down with him from the more Nomb. 20. 2. untaine, and he went before them. 28 Then said he unto them, Follow me: for the Lord hath delivered your enemies, (even) Moáb into your hand. So they went down after him, and took the passages of Jordan toward Moáb, and suffered not a man to pass over. 29 And they slay of the Moabites the same time about ten thousand men, all “ Or, strong, and big bodied. fed men, and all (were) warriors, and there escaped not a man. 30 So Moâb was ” Ebr. humbled. subdued that day, under the hand of Israel: and the k Meaning, the Israelites. land had rest fourscore years. 31 ¶ And after him was Shamgár the son of Anáth, which slew of the Philistines six hundredth men with an ox l So that it is not the number, not the means that God regardeth, when he will get the victory. goad, and he also delivered Israel. CHAP. four 1 israel sin and are given into the hands of jabie. 4 Deborah judgeth israel and exhorteth Barak to deliver the people. 15 Sisera fleeth. 17 And is killed by jaél, 1 ANd the children of Israel ” Ebr. added, or 〈◊〉 to do evil. began again to do wickedly in the sight of the Lord when 〈◊〉 was dead. 2 And the Lord sold them into the hand of a There was an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 killed and 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 Hazor, josh 〈◊〉, 13. jabin King of Canáan, that reigned in Hazôr, whose chief captain (was called) Siserá, which dwelled in b That is, in a wood, or strong place. Haro shéth of the Gentiles. 3 Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord: [for he had nine hundredth charets of iron, & twenty years he had vexed the children of israel very sore] 4 ¶ And at that time Deboráh a Prophetess the wife of Lapidôth c By the Spirit of prophecy, resolving of controversies, and declare the will of God. judged Israel. 5 And this Deboráh dwelled under a palm tre, between Ramáh & Bethel in mount Ephráim, and the children of Israel came up to her foriudgement. 6 Then she sent and called Baráh the son of Abinóam out of Kédesh of Naphtali, and said unto him, Hath not the Lord God of Israel d And revealed unto me by the Spirit 〈◊〉 prophe 〈◊〉 commanded, (saying,) Go, & draw toward mount Tabor, and take with thee ten thousand men of the children of Naphtali and of children of Zebulún? 7 And I will draw unto thee to the * “ 〈◊〉, valiey. river 〈◊〉. 83. 10. Kishón Siserá, the captain of jabin's army with his charets, and his multitude, and will deliver him into thy hand. 8 And Barák said unto her, e 〈◊〉 his own weakness and his enemy's power, he desireth the Prophetess to go with himto 〈◊〉 him of Gods will 〈◊〉 time to time. If thou will't go with me, I will go: but if thou will't not go with me, I will not go. 9 Then she answered, I will surely go with thee but this journey that thou takest, shall not be for thy honour: for the Lord shall sell Siserá into the hand of a woman. And Deboráh arose and went with Barák to Kédesh. 10 ¶ And Barák called Zebulún and Naphtali to Kédesh, and “ Or, he led after him 10000 men. he went up on his feet with ten thousand men, and Deboráh went up with him. 11 [Now Héber the Kenite, which was of the “ Or, posterity. Nomb 10. 20. 〈◊〉. from kain. children of * Hobáb the father in law of Mosés, was departed from the" Kenites, and pitched his tent f Meanin g, that he 〈◊〉 a great part of that country. until the plain of Zaanaim which is by Kédesh] 12 Then they she wed Siserá, that Barák the son of Abinóam was go up to mount Tabór. 13 And Siserá called for all is charets, (even) nine hundredth charets of iron, and all the people that were with him from Haroshéth of the Gentiles, unto the river Kishôn. 14 Then Deboráh said unto Barák, g She still encou rageth him to this enterprise by assuring him of God's 〈◊〉 and aid. up: for this is the day that the Lord hath delivered Sisera into thy hand. Is not the Lord go out before thee? so Barák went down from mount Tabôr, and ten thousand men after him. 15 And the Lord destroyed Siserá and all his charets, and all his host with the edge of the sword, before Barák, so that Siserá lighted down of his chariot, and fled away on his feet. 16 But * Barák pursued after the charets, and Psal. 83. 10. after the host unto Haroshéth of the Gentiles: & all the host of Siseráfel upon the edge of the sword: there was not a man left. 17 Howbeit, Siserá fled away on his feet to the tent of laél the wife of h Whose 〈◊〉 were strangers, but 〈◊〉 the true God, and therefore were joined with 〈◊〉. Hebér the Kenite: [for peace (was) between jabin the King of Hazór, and between the house of Hebér the Kenite] 18 And Iaél went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my Lord, turn into me: fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into her tent, she covered him with a “ Or, 〈◊〉. mantle. 19 And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water to drink: for I am thirsty. And Chap. 5. 〈◊〉 she opened * a bottle of milk and gave him drink e, and covered him. 20 Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of the tent, and when any man doth come and inquire of thee, saying, Is i To wit, Siserá. any man here thou shalt say, Nay. 21 Then jaél Heber's wife took a k That is, the pin ne or stake, whereby it was fastened to the 〈◊〉. nail of the tent, and took an hammer in her hand, and went so ftly unto him, and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it into the ground, [for he was fast a sleep, and weary] and (so) he died. 22 And behold, as Barák pursued after. Siserá jaél came out to meet him, and said unto him, Come, and I will she we thee the man, whom thou seekest: and when he came into her (tent) behold, Siserá lay l So he saw the a woman had the honour, as Debo ráh prophesied. dead, and the nail in his temples. 23 So God brought down jabin the King of Canáan that day before the children of Israel. 24 And the hand of the children of israel ” Ebr. 〈◊〉: and was strong. promise spered, and prevailed against jabin the King of Canáan, until they had destroyed jabin King of Canáan. CHAP. V. 1 The song and thanksgiving of Deborab and Barak after the victory. 1 THen sang Deboráh, and Barák the son of Abinóam the same day, saying, 2 Praiseye the Lord for the avenging of Israel and for the a To 〈◊〉, the two tribes of zebulun and Naph 〈◊〉. people that offered themselves willingly. 3 Hear, you Kings, hark en you princes: I, (even) I will sing unto the Lord: I will sing praise unto the Lord God of Israel. Deut. 4. 11. 4 Lord, * when thou wentest out of Seir, when thou departedst out of the field of * Edóm Deut. 2. 1. the earth trembled, and the heavens reigned, the clouds also dropped water. 5 * The mountains melted before the Lord, Psal. 97. 5. * (as did) that Sinâi before the Lord God of Exod. 19 18. Israel. 6 In the days of * Shamgár the son of Anáth, Chap. 3 〈◊〉. in the days of jaél the high way were Chap. 4. 18. b Forfeare of the enemies. unoccupied, and the travelers walked through by ways. 7 The to wnes were not inhabited: they decayed, (I say,) in israel, until I Deboráh came up, which rose up a c Miraculously 〈◊〉 up of God to 〈◊〉, & deliver them. mother in Israel. 8 They chosen we gods: then (was) war in the gates, Was there a d They had no heart to resist their enemies. shield or spear seen among forty thousand of Israel? 9 Mine heart (is set) on the governors of Israel (and) on them that are willing among the people: praise you the Lord 10 Speak you that ride on e You governors. white asses, you that dwell f As in danger of your enemies. by Midin, & that walk by the way 11 For the noise of the archers (appeased) among the g For now you may draw water without fear of your enemies. drawers of water: there shall they rehearse the righteousness of the Lord, his righteousness of his to wnes in Israel: them did the people of the Lord go down to the gates 12 Up Deboráh, up, arise, (and) sing a song: arise Barák, and lead h To wit them that kept thy people in captivity. thy captivity captive, thou son of Abinóam. 13 For they that remain, have dominion over the mighty of the people: the Lord hath given me dominion over the strong. 14 Of Ephráim i joshua first fought against Amalek, & Saul destroyed him. their root (arose) against Amalek: (&) after thee, Ben-iamin (shall fight) against thy people, (o Amalek:) of Machir came rulers, and of Zebulún they that handle the pen of the k Even the learned did help to fight. writer. 15 And the Princes of Issachár were with Deboráh, & l Even the whole 〈◊〉. Issachár, & also Barák: he was set on his feet in the valley: for the divisions of Reuben (were) great m They marveled, that they came not over Jordan to help them. thoughts of heart. 16 Why abodest thou among the sheep folds, to hear the bleatings of the flocks? for the divisions of Reuben (were) great thoughts of heart. 17 n She reproveth althen that came not to help their brethren in their 〈◊〉. Gileádabode beyond Jordan: and why doth Dan remain in ships? Asher sat on the seashore, and tarried in his o Ether by beating of thesea, or by mining. decayed places. 18 (But) the people of Zebulún and Naphtali have jeopardy their lives unto the death in the high places of the field. 19 The Kings came (and) fought: them fought the Kings of Canáan in Taanách by the waters of Megiddó: they received no gain of p They wan nothing, but lost 〈◊〉. money. 20 They fought from heaven, (even) the stars in their co urses fought against Siserá. 21 The river Kishón q As a bosom doth thesil the of the house. swept them away, that ancient river the river Kishón, o my soul, thou hast marched valiantly. 22 Then were the horsehoufes broken with the often beating together of their mighty (men.) 23 Curse you r It was a 〈◊〉 near Tabor, where they 〈◊〉. Mereôz: [said the Angel of the Lord] curse the inhabitants thereof, because they came not to help the Lord, to help the Lord against the mighty. 24 jaél the wife of Hebér the Kenite shall be blessed above (other) women: blessed shall she be above women (dwelling) in tents. 25 He asked water, (and) she gave him milk: she brought forth s Some read churned milk in a great cup. butter in a lordly dish. 26 She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the work man's hammer: with the hammer smote she Siserá: she smote of his head, after she had wounded, and pierced his temples. 27 He bowed him down at her feet, he fell down, and lay still: at her feet he bowed him down, & fell: and when he had sunk down he lay there ” Ebr. destroyed. dead. 28 The mother of Siserá looked out at a window, and cried through the lattesse, Why is his chariot so long a coming? why tarry the “ Or, fere. wheels of his charets? 29 Her wise ladies answered her, Yea. t That is, she come 〈◊〉 herself. She answered herself with her own words, 30 Have they not got, (and) they divide the spoil? every man hath a maid or two Siserá hath a pray of divers coloured (garments,) a pray of sundry colours made of needle work: of divers colours of needle work on bothesides, u Because he was chief of the army. for the chief of the spoil. 31 So let all thy enemies perish, o Lord: but they that love him, shall be as the x Shall grow daily more and more in Gods fa〈◊〉. sun when he rises in his might, and the land had 〈◊〉 forty years. CHAP. VI 1 Israel is oppressed of the Midianites for their wickedness. 14 Gideon is sent to be their deliverer. 37 He asketh a sign. 1 AFterward the children of Israel committed wickedness in the sight of the Lord and the Lord gave them into the hands of Midián seven years. 2 And the hand of Midián prevailed against Israel, a For fear of the Midianites they fled into the 〈◊〉 of themo 〈◊〉 (and) because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them dens in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. 3 When Israel had sown, then cameup the Midianites, the Amalekites, and they of the “ Or, of kedém. East, and came upon them, 4 And camped by them, and destroyed the fruit of the earth, even till thou come unto b Even almost the whole country. Azzáh, and left no food for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass. 5 For they went up, and their ' cattle, and came with their tents as 'gree 〈◊〉 in multitude: so that they and their camels were without number: and they came into the land to destroy it. 6 So was Israel exceedingly impoverished by the Midianites: therefore the c This is the end of Gods punishments, to call his to repentance that they may seek for help of him. children of Israel cried unto the Lord 7 ¶ And when the children of Israel cried unto the Lord because of the Midianites, 8 The Lord sent unto the children of israel a Prophet, who said unto them, Thus sayeth the Lord God of Israel, I have brought you up from Egypt and have brought you out of the house of bondage. 9 And I have delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and have cast them out before you, and given you their land. 10 And I said unto you, I am the Lord your 2. king. 17. 39 God: * fear not the gods of the Amorites jere. 10. 2. in whose land you dwell: but you have not obeyed my voice. 11 ¶ And the angel of the Lord came, and sat under the oak which was in Ophráh, that pertained unto 〈◊〉 the father of the Ezrites, and his son Gideôn threashed wheat by the winepress, “ Or, to prepare his flight. to hide it from the Midianites. 12 Then the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him, and said unto him, The Lord (is) with thee, thou valiant man. 13 To whom Gideonn answered, d This came not of distrust, but of weakness of faith, which is in the most perfect for no man in this life can have aperfect faith, but the children of God have a true faith, whereby they be justified. Ah my Lord, if the Lord be with us. why then is all this come upon us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, and said, Did not the Lord bring us out of Egypt? but now the Lord hath forsak en us and delivered us into the hand of the Midianites. 14 And the e That is, Christ appearing 〈◊〉 visible form. Lordloked upon him, and said, Go in this thy f Which I have given thee. might, and thou shalt save Israel out of the hands of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? 15 And he answered him, Ah my Lord, whereby shall I save Israel? behold, my “ Or, family. father is poor in Manasseh, and I am the lest in my father's house. 16 Then the Lord said unto him, I will therefore be with thee, & thou shalt smite the Midianites, as one man. 17 And he answered him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thy sight, then show me g So that we see how the 〈◊〉 is enemy unto God's vocation, which can not be persuaded without signs. a sign, that thou talk est with me. 18 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, & bring mine offering, & lay it before thee, And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. 19 ¶ Then Gideôn wentin, and made ready a kid, and unleavened bread of an h Of Epháh read Exod 16. 36. Epháh of flower, and put the flesh in a basket, and put the broth in a pot, & brought it unto him under the oak, and presented it. 20 And the Angel of God said unto him, Take the flesh and the unleavened bread, and lay them upon this stone, and power out the broth: and he did so. 21 ¶ Then the Angel of the Lord put forth the end of the staff that he held in his hand and touched the flesh, and the unleavened bread: and there arose up fire i By the power of God 〈◊〉, as in the 〈◊〉 of Helias. out of the stone, and consumed the flesh and the unlea vened bread: so the Angel of the Lord departed out of his sight. 1. king. 18. 38. 22 And when Gideon perceived that it was an Angel of the Lord, Gideôn then said, Alas, my Lord God: * for because I have 〈◊〉. 33 20. seen an Angel of the Lord face to face, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 22. (I shall dye.) 23 And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee: fear not, thou shalt not dye. 24 Then 〈◊〉 made an altar there unto the Lord, and called it, “ Or, the Lord 〈◊〉 peace. jehouáh shalôm: unto this day it is in Ophráh, of the father of the Ezrites. 25 ¶ And the same night the Lord said unto him Take thy father's young bullock, & another bullock k That is, as the Chalde text 〈◊〉, fed 〈◊〉 years. of seven years old, and destroy the altar of Báal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it. 26 And build an altar unto the Lord thy God upon the top of this rock, in a plain place and take the second bullock, and offer a burned offering with the wood of the l Which growed above Baal's altar. grove, which thou shalt cut down. 27 Then Gideón took ten men of his servants, and did as the Lord bade him: but because he feared to do it by day for his father's household and the men of the city, he did it by night. 28 ¶ And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Bâal was broken, and the grove cut down that was by it, and the m Meaning the fat bull, which was kept to be offredunto 〈◊〉. second bullock offered upon the altar that was made. 29 Therefore they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? and when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of joàsh hath done this thing. 30 Then the men of the city said unto joâsh, Bring out thy son, that he may die: for he hath destroyed the altar of Bâal, and hath also cut down the grove that was by it. 31 And joâsh said unto all that stood by him, Will you plead Baal's cause? or will you save him n Thus we 〈◊〉 to just 〈◊〉 them, that are zealous of God's cause, though all the multitude be against us. he that will contend for him, let him die or the morning. If he be God, let him plead for himself against him that hath cast down his altar. 32 And in that day was Gideôn called jerubbâal, that is, Let Báal pled for himself because he hath broken down his altar. 33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and they of the East, were gathered together, and went and pitched in the valley of Izreêl. 34 But the Spirit of the Lord ” Ebr. clad 〈◊〉 Nomb. 10. 3. came upon Gideôn, * and he blue a trumpet, and o The family of Abiézer, whereof he was Abiézer Chap 3. 27. was joined with him. 35 And he sent messengers through out all Manasseh, which also was joined with him, and he sent messengers unto Asher, and to Zebulún and to Naphtali, and they came up to meet them. 26 Then Gideôn said unto God, p This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not of infidelity, but that he might be confirmed in his vocation, If thou will't save israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the threshing place: if the dew come on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth than shall I be sure, that thou will't save israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. 38 And so it was: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, and filled a bowl of water. 39 Again Gideón said unto God, Be not angry with me, that * I may speak once more Gen. 18. 32. let me prove once again, I pray thee, with thee fleece: let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and let dew be upon all the ground. 40 And God did so that same night: for it was q Whereby he was assured that it was a miracle of God. dry upon the fleece only and there was dew on all the ground. CHAP. VII. 2 The Lord commands Gideón to sand a way a great part of his company. 22 The Midianites are discomfited by a wondrous sort. 25 Oréb and Zeéb are slain. 1 THen * Ierubbáal [who is Gideôn] rose Chap. 8. 38. up early and all the people that were with him, and pitched beside “ Ebr. Enharod. the well of Harod, so that the host of the Midianites was on the Northside of them in the valley by the hill of “ Ebr. Hammoréb. Moréh. 2 And the Lord said unto Gideonn, The people that are with thee, are to many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, jest Israel make their a God will not that any creature deprive him of his glory. vaunt against me, and say, Mine hand hath saved me. 3 Now therefore proclaim in the audience of the people, and say, * Whoso is timorous Deut. 20. 5. 1. Mac. 〈◊〉. 56. or fearful, let him return, and depart early from mount Gileâd. And there returned of the people which were at mount Gilead, two and twenty thousand: so ten thousand remained. 4 And the Lord said unto 〈◊〉, The people are yet to many: bring them down unto the water, and I will b I will give thee a prose to know them, that shall go with thee. try them for thee there: and of whom I say unto thee, This man shall go with thee, the same shall go with thee: and of whomsoever I say unto thee, This man shall not go with thee, the same shall not go. 5 So he brought down the people unto the water. And the Lord said unto Gideôn, As many as lap the water with their tongues as a dog lappeth, them put by themselves, & every one that shall bow down his knees to c 〈◊〉 them depart, as 〈◊〉 for this enterprise. drink, (put a part.) 6 And the number of them that lapped (by putting) their hands to their mouths, (were) three hundredth men: but all the remnant of the people kneeled down upon their knees to drink water. 7 ¶ Then the Lord said unto Gideón, By these three hundredth men that lapped, will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thy hand: and let all the (other) d That is the one and thirty thou sand, and 700, people go every man unto his place. 8 ¶ So the people took victuals ” Ebr. in their hands. with them, and their trumpets: and he sent all the rest of " Or, encouraged Israel, every man unto his tent, andreteined the three hundredth men: and the host of Midiân was beneath him in a valley. 9 ¶ And the same night the Lord said unto him, Arise, e Thus the Lord by divers means doth strengthen him that he faint not in so great an enterprise. get thee down unto the host: for I have delivered it into thy hand. 10 But if thou fear to go down, (then) go thou, and Phuráh thy servant down to the host, 11 And thou shalt harken, what they say, and so shall thy hands be strong to go down unto the host. Then went he down and Phuráh his servant unto the outside of the soldiers that were in the host. 12 ¶ And the Midianites, and the Amalekites and all * they of the East, lay in the valley like Chap. 6. 〈◊〉 grasshoppers in multitude, and their camels (were) without number, as the sand which is by the seaside for multitude. 13 And when Gideôn was come, behold, a man told a dream unto his neighbour, and said, Behold, I dreamt a dream, andlo, a f Some read, 〈◊〉 trembling 〈◊〉 of barley 〈◊〉 meaning that one of no reputation should make their great army to tremble. cake of barley bread tumbled from above in to the host of Midiamn, and cameunto a tent and smote it that it fell, & overturned it, that the tent fell down. 14 And his fellow answered, and said, This is nothing else save the sword of Gideôn the son of Ioásh a man of Israel: (for) into his hand hath God delivered Midiân and althe host. 15 ¶ When Gideôn herded the dream told, & the interpretation of the same, he g Or, gave God thanks, as it is in the Chalde text. worshipped, and returned unto the host of Israel, & said, up: for the Lord hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian. 16 And he divided the three hundredth men into three bands, and gave every man a trumpet in his hand with empty pitchers, and “ Or, 〈◊〉 brands. lamps h These weak means God used, to signify that the 〈◊〉 victory came of him. within the pitchers. 17 And he said unto them, Look on me, and do like wise, when I come to the side of the host: even as I do so do you. 18 When I blow with a trumpet and all that are with me, blow you with trumpets also on every side of the host, & say, i That is, the victory shallbe the Lords & Gideons his servant. For the Lord and for Gideón. 19 ¶ So Gideôn and the hundredth men that were with him, came unto the outside of the host in the beginning of the middle watch and they raised up the watchmen, and they blue with their trumpets, and broke the pit cheers that were in their hands. 20 And the three companies blue with trumpets and broke the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow with all: & they cried, The k Shall destroy the enemies. sword of the Lord & of Gideon. 21 And they stood, every man in his place round about the host: and all the host “ Or, broken their 〈◊〉. ran, and cried, and fled. 22 And the three hundredth blue with trumpets, Isa. 9 4. and * the Lord set every man's sword upon his l The Lord 〈◊〉 said the Midianites to kill one another. neighbour, and upon all the host: so the host fled to Beth-hashittáh in Zereráh, (and) to the border of Abél meholáh unto Tabbáth. 23 Then the men of Israel being gathered together out of 〈◊〉, and out of Ashêrand out of all Manasseh pursued after the Midianites. 24 And Gideón sent menssengers unto all mount Ephráim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the m Meaning, the passages or the fords, that they should not escape. waters unto Beth-baráh, and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephráim gathered together and took the waters unto Beth-baráh, and Jordan. 25 And they took two * princes of the Midianites, Psal. 83. 12. Oréb and Zeéb, and slew Oréb upon Isa. 10. 26. the rock Oréb, and slew Zeéb at n These places had their names of the acts that were done there the wine press of Zeéb, and pursued the Midianites, and brought the heads of Oréb and Zeéb to Gideón beyond Jordan. CHAP. VIII. 1 Ephráim murmureth against Gideón. 2 who apeaseth them. 4 He passeth the Jordan. 16 He revengeth himself on them of Succòth and Penuél. 27 He maketh an 〈◊〉 which was the cause of idolatry, 30 Of Gideons' sons and of his death. 1 THen the men of Ephráim said unto him, a They began to 〈◊〉 because he had the glory of the victory. Why hast thou served us thus that thou called'st us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? and they chode with him sharply. 2 To whom he said, What have I now done in comparison of b Which have 〈◊〉 two princes. Oréb and zeéb. you? is not c This jast act of the whole tribe is more famous, than the whole enterprise of one man of one fami lie. the gleaning of grapes of Ephráim better, them the vintage of Abiézer? 3 God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midián, Oréb and Zeéb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? and when he had thus spoken, than their spirits abated to ward him. 4 ¶ And Gideon came to Jordan to passover, he, and the three hundredth men that were with him, weary, yet pursuing (them.) 5 And he said unto the men of Succóth, Give, d Or, some 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. I pray you, morsels of bread unto the people ” Ebr. that are at my feet. that follow me [for they be weary] that I may follow after Zébah, and Zalmunná Kings of Midián. 6 And the princes of Succóth said, Are the e Because 〈◊〉 haste 〈◊〉 an handful, 〈◊〉 thou to have overcome the whole. hands of Zébah and Zalmunná now in thy hands, that we should give bread unto thy army? 7 〈◊〉 then said, Therefore when the Lord hath delivered Zébah and Zalmunná into mine hand, I will ” 〈◊〉. beaten in pieces. tear your flesh with thorns of the wilderness and with briars. 8 ¶ And he went up thence to Penuél, and spake unto them likewise, and the men of Penuél answered him, as the men of Succóth answered. 9 And he said also unto the men of Penuél, When I come again f 〈◊〉 got 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. in peace, I will break down this tower. 10 ¶ Now Zébah and Zalmunná (were) g A 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 beyond Jordan. in Kar kór, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand, all that were left of all the hosts of them of the East: for there was slain an hundredth and twenty thousand men, that drew sword. 11 ¶ And Gideón went through them that dwelled in h He went by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Arab ans dwelled in tents. tabernacles on the Eastside of Nóbah & jogbeháh, & smote the host: for the host was careless. 12 And when Zébah and Zalmunná fled, he followed after them, and took the two Kings of Midián, Zébah and Zalmunná, and discomfited all the host. 13 ¶ So Gideón the son of Ioásh returned from battle, i Some read before the sun rose up. the sun being (yet) hie, 14 And took a servant of the men of Succôth, and enquired of him: and he “ Or, described. written to him the princes of Succôth and the Elders there of, (even) seventy and seven men. 15 And he came unto the men of Succóth, and said, Behold Zébah and Zalmunná, by whomeye up braided me, saying, Are the hands of Zébah and Zalmunná already in thy hands, that we should give bread unto thy weary men? 16 Then he took the Elders of the city, & thorns of the wilderness & briars, and ” Ebr, broke in pieces, 28 one thresheth corn. 1. king. 12. 25. did tear the men of Succôth with them. 17 Also he broke down the tower of * Penuél and slew the men of the city. 18 ¶ Then said he unto Zébah and Zalmunná, What manner of men were they, whom you slay at Tabór? and they answered, “ Or, they werè like unto thee. As thou art, so were they: (every) one was like the children of a King. 19 And he said, They were my brethren, even my k We came all our of one belly: therefore I will be revenged. mother's children: as the Lord liveth, if you had saved their lives, I would not slay you. 20 Then he said unto 〈◊〉 his first born son ne, up, and slay them: but the boy drew not his sword: for he feared, because he was yet young. 21 Then Zébah and Zalmunná said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for l Meaning, that they would be rid out of their pain at once, or else to have a valiant man to 〈◊〉 them to death. as the man is, (so is) his strength. And Gideón arose and slew Zébah and Zalmunná, and took away the “ Or, collars. ornaments that were on their camels necks, 22 ¶ Then the men of Israel said unto Gideôn, Reign thou overus, both thou, and thy son ne, and thy m That is, thy posterity. sons son: for thou hast delivered us out of the hand of Midián. 23 And Gideón said unto them, I will norreigne over you, neither shall my child reign over you, (but) the Lord shall n His intent was to show himself thankful for this victory by restoring of religion, which, because it was not according as God had commanded, turned to their destruction. reign over you. 24 Again Gideón said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that you would give me every man the earrings of his pray [for they had golden earrings because they were Ismaelites] 25 And they answered, We will give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his pray. 26 And the weight of the golden earrings that he required, was a thousand and seven hundredth (shekels) of gold, beside collars, “ Or, sweet balls and jewels, and purple raiment that was on the Kings of Midián, and beside the chains, that were about their camels necks. 27 And Gideón made an o That is, such things as perceined to the use of the tabernacle. Ephôd thereof, and put it in Ophráh his city: and all Israel went a whoring there after it, which was the destruction of Guide ón and his house. 28 Thus was Midián brought low before the childré of Israel, so that they lift up their heads no more: and the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideòn. 29 ¶ Then Ierubbáal the son of Ioásh went, and dwelled in his own house. 30 And Gideón had seventy sons ” Ebr. Which came out of his thigh. begotten of his body: for he had many wives. 31 And his concubine that was in Shechem, bore him a son also, whose name he called Abimelech. 32 So Gideonn the son of Ioásh died in a good age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Ioásh his father in Ophráh, of the p Which city belonged to the family of the Ezrites. Father of the Ezrites. 33 But when Gideôn was dead, the children of Israel turned away and went a whoring after Baalim, and made q That is Baal, to whom they had bound them selves by covenant. Baal-berith their God. 34 And the children of Israel remembered not the Lord their God, which had delivered them out of the hands of all their enemies on every side. 35 neither r They were unmindful of God, and unkind tower him, by whom they had received so great 〈◊〉. showed they mercy on the house of Ierubbáal, (or) Gideón, according to all the goodness which he had showed unto Israêl. CHAP. IX. 1 Abimelech usurpeth the kingdom, and putteth his brethren to death. 7 Iothám proposeth a parable. 23 Hatred between Abimelech & the Shechemites. 26 Gaál conspireth against him, and is overcome. 53 Abimelech is wounded to death by a woman. 1 THen Abimelech the son of Ierubbáal went to Shechem unto his a To practise with his kinsfolks for the arteining of the kingdom. mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family, (and) house of hss mother's father, saying, 2 Say, I pray you, in the audience of all the men of Shechem, whether is better for you, that all the sons of Ierubbáal, which are seventy persons, reign over you, either that one reign over you? Remember also, that I am your b Of your kinted by my mother's side. bone, and your flesh. 3 Then his mother's brethren spoke of him in the audience of all the men of Shechem, all these words: and their hearts were moved to follow Abimelech: for said they, He is our brother. 4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of Baal-berith, wherewith Abimelech hired “ Or, idle fellows and vagabonds. vain and light fellows which followed him. 5 And he went unto his father's house at Ophráh, and c Thus tyrants to 〈◊〉 he their usurped power spare not the innocent blood, slay we his brethren, the sons of jerubbâal, (about) seventye persons upon one stone: yet Iothám the youngest son of Ierubbáal was left for he hide himself. 1. King. 10. 7. 6 ¶ And all the men of Shechem gathered 2 Chron. 21. 4. together with all the house of d Which was as the town house or common hall, which he calleth the tower of Shechen. 〈◊〉. 49. milo, and came and made Abimelech King in the plain, where the stone was erected in Shechem. 7 And when they told it to jothám, he went and stood in the tope of mount Gerizim, and lift up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, you men of Shechem, that GOD may harken unto you. 8 e By this parable he declared, that those that are not ambitious, are most worthy of honour, and that the ambitious abuse their honour both to their own destruction and others. The trees went for the to anoint a King over them, and said unto the olive tre, Reign thou over us. 9 But the olivetre said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, where with by me they honour God and man, and go to advance me above the trees? 10 Then the trees said to the fig tre, Come thou, (and) be King over us. 11 But the fig tre answered them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to avan ceme above the trees? 12 Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou (and) be King over us. 13 But the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, whereby I cheer God and man, and go to advance me above the trees? 14 Then said all the trees unto the “ Or, thistle, or breere. bramble, Come thou (and) reign over us. 15 And the bramble said unto the trees, If you will in deed anoint me king over you, come, and put your trust under my shadow: and if not, the f Abimelech shall destroy the nobles of Shechem. fire shall come out of the bramble, and consume the cedars of Lebanôn. 16 Now therefore, if you do truly and uncorruptly to make Abimelech King, and if you have dealt well with Ierubbáal and with his house, and have done unto him, according to the deserving of his hands, 17 [For my father fought for you, and ” Ebr. he cast his life far from him. adventured his life, and delivered you out of the hands of Midián. 18 And you are risen up against my Father's house this day, and have slain his childré, (about) seventy persons upon one stone, and have made Abimelech the son of his maid servant, King over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother.] 19 If you then have dealt truly and purely with Ierubbáal, & with his house this day, then g That he is your King, and you his subjects. rejoice you with Abimelech, and let him rejoice with you. 20 But if not, let a fire come out from Abimelech, and consume the men of Shechem and the house of Millô: also let a fire come forth from the men of Shechem, and from the house of Millô, and consume Abimelech. 21 And jothám ran away, and fled, & went to Beér & dwelled there for fear of Abimelech his brother. 22 So Abimelech reigned three year over Israel. 23 But God h Because the people consented with the king in shedding innocent blood: therefore God: destroyeth both the one & the other. sent an evil Spirit between Abimelech, and the men of Shechem: and the men of Shechem broke their promise to Abimelech, 24 That the cruelty toward the seventy sons of Ierubbáal and their blood might come and be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which had slain them, and upon the men of Shechem, which had aided him to kill his brethren. 25 So the men of Shechem set men in wait for him in the tops of the mountains: who rob all that passed that way by them: & it was told Abimelech. 26 Then Gáal the son of Ebéd came with his brethren, and they went to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him. 27 Therefore they i Before 〈◊〉 afraid of Abimélechs' power, and dared not go out of the city. went out into the field, and gathered in their grapes and trod them, and made merry, and went into the house of their gods, and did eat & drink, and cursed Abimelech. 28 Then Gáal the son of Ebéd said, Who is Abimelech? and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Ierubbáal? & Zebunl is his officer? Serve rather the men of Hamór the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him? 29 Now would God this people were under mine hand: then would I put away Abimelech. And he said to k Braggingly as though he had been present, or to his captain zebul. Abimelech, Increase thy army, and come out. 30 ¶ And when Zebúl the ruler of the City herded the words of Gáal the son, of Ebéd his wrath was kindled. 31 Therefore he sent messengers unto Abimelech ” Ebr. craftily. privily, saying, Behold, Gáal the son of Ebéd and his brethren be come to Shechem, and behold, they fortify the city against thee. 32 Now therefore arise by night, thou & the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field. 33 And rise early in the morning as soon as the sun is up, and assault the City: and when he and the people that is with him, shall come out against thee, do to him ” Ebr. What thy hand can find. what thou canst. 34 ¶ So Abimelech rose up, and all the people that were with him by night: and they lay in wait against Shechem in four bands. 35 Then Gáal the son of Ebéd went out and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the folk that were with him, from lying in wait. 36 And when Gáal saw the people, he said to Zebúl, Behold, there come people down from the tops of the mountains: and Zebúl say de unto him, The l Thou art 〈◊〉 of a 〈◊〉. shadow of the mountains seem men unto thee. 37 And Gáal spoke again, and said, See, there come folk down ” Ebr. by the navel. by the middle of the land, and an other band cometh by the way of the plain of “ Or, charmers. Meonenim. 38 Then said Zebúl unto him, Where is now thy mouth, that said, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? Is not this the people that thou haste despised? Go out now, I pray thee, and fight with them. 39 And Gáal m As their cap ta'en. went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech. 40 But Abimelech pursued him, and he fled before him, and many were overthrown and wounded, even unto the entering of the gate. 41 And Abimelech dwelled at Arumáh: & Zebúl thrust out Gáal and his brethren that they should not dwell in Shechem. 42 ¶ And on the morrow, the people went out into the field: which was told Abimelech. 43 And he took the n Which were of his company. people, and divided them into three bands, and laid wait in the fields, and looked, and behold, the people were come out of the city, and he rose up against them, and smote them. 44 And Abimelech, and the bands that were with him, rushed forward, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: & the two other bands ran upon all the people that were in the field and slew them. 45 And when Abimelech had fought against the city all that day, he took the city, and slew the people that was therein, and destroyed the city and sowed o That is should be vnfruteful and never serve to any use. salt in it. 46 ¶ And when all the men of the tower of Shechem herded it, they entered into an hold of the house of the God p That is, of Baalbetith, as Chap. 8. 41. Berith. 47 And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together. 48 And Abimelech gate him up to mount Zalmôn, he and all the people that were with him: and Abimelech took axes with him and cut down boughs of trees and took them, and bore them on his shoulder, and said unto the folk that were with him, What you have seen me do, make haste, (and) do like me. 49 Then all the people also cut down every man his bough, and followed Abimelech, and put them to the hold, & set the hold on fire with them: so all the men of the tower of Shechem q Meaning, that all were destroyed, aswelthey in the tower as the other. died also, about a thousand men and women. 50 ¶ Then went Abimelech to Tebéz, and besieged Tebéz, and took it. 51 But there was a strong tower within the City, and thither fled all the men and women, and all the chief of the City, and shut it to them, and went up to the top of the tower. 52 And Abimelech came unto the tower and fought against it, and went hard unto the door of the tower to setit on fire. 53 But a certain woman * caste a piece of a 1. Sam. 11. 21. millstone upon Abimélechs' head, & broke his brain pan. 54 Then Abimelech called hastily his page that bore his harness, and said unto him, Draw thy sword & 〈◊〉 me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his page r Thus God by such miserable death 〈◊〉 vegeance on 〈◊〉 in this life. thrust him through, and he died. 55 And when the men of Israel saw that Abimelech was dead, they departed every man unto his own place. 56 Thus God rendered the wickedness of Abimelech, which he did unto his Father, in 〈◊〉 his seventy brethren. 57 Also all the wickedness of the men of Shechem did God bring upon their heads. So upon them came the s For making a 〈◊〉 their King. curse of Iothám the son of Ierubbáal. CHAP. X. 2 Tolá dieth. 5 Jair also dieth. 17 The Israelites are punished for their sins. 10 They cry unto God, 16 And he hath pity on them. 1 AFter Abimelech there arose to defend Israel, Tolá, the son of Puáh, the son of “ Or, his uncle. Dodó, a man of Issachár which dwelled in Shamir in mount Ephráim. 2 And he “ Or, governed. judged Israel three and twenty year and died, and was buried in Shamir. 3 ¶ And after him arose jair a Gile a dite, and judged Israel two and twenty year. 4 And he had thirty sons that a Signifying, they were 〈◊〉 of authority. road on thirty assecoltes, and they had thirty cities, which are called “ Or, the towns of 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 3. 14. Hauoth-Iair unto this day, and are in the land of Gilead. 5 And Jair died, and was buried in Kamón. 6 ¶ * And the children of Israel wrought wickedness Chap. 2 11. and 3. 7. & 4. 1. & 6. 1. & 13. 1. again in the sight of the Lord, & Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. served Baalim and * 〈◊〉, and the Gods of “ Or, Syria, Arám, and the Gods of Zidón, and the gods of Moáb, and the Gods of the children of Ammonn, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the Lord and served not him. 7 Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and “ Or, delivered, he sold them into the hands of the Philistines, and into the hands of the children of Ammôn: 8 Who from that year vexed and oppressed the children of israel eighteen years, b As the Reubenitas, 〈◊〉, & half the tribe of 〈◊〉. (even) all the children of Israel that were beyond Jordan, in the land of the Amorites, which is in Gilead. 9 Moreover the children of Ammón went over Jordan to fight against Iudáh, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephráim: so that Israel was sore tormented. 10 Then the children of Israel c They prayed to the Lord and confessed their sins cried unto the Lord, saying, We have sinned against thee, even because we have forsaken our own God, and have served Baalim. 11 And the Lord d By 〈◊〉 them up some 〈◊〉 as Chap. 6, 8. said unto the children of Israel, (did not I deliver you) from the Egyptians & from the Amorites, 〈◊〉 the children of Ammôn and from the Philistines? 12 The Zidonians also, and the Amale kites, and the Maobites did oppress you, and you cried to me and I saved you out of their hands. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 15. 13 Yet you * have forsaken me, & serve other 〈◊〉. 2. 13. Gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more. 14 Go, and cry unto the gods which you have choose: let them save you in the time of your tribulation. 15 And the children of Israel said unto the Lord, We have sinned: do thou unto us what soever please thee: only we pray thee to deliver us e That is, from this present danger. this day. 16 Then they put away the strange gods from among them and f This is true repentance to put away the evil, & to serve GOD a right. served the Lord: & his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel. 17 Then the children of Ammôn gathered themselves together, & pitched in Gile ád: and the children of Israel assembled themselves, and pitched in Mizpeh. 18 And the people (and) princes of Gilead said one to an other, Whosoever will begin the battle against the children of Ammón, the same shall be * head over all the inhabitants Chap. 11. 6. of Gilead. CHAP. XI. 2 Iphtáh being chased away by his brethren, was after made captain over Israel. 30 He maketh a rash vow. 32 He vainquisheth the Ammonites. 39 And sacrificeth his daughter according to his vow. 1 THen Gilead begat Iphtáh, and Iphtáh the Gileadite was ” Ebr. a man oh mighty force. a valiant man, but the son of an “ Or, vitailer. harlot. 2 And Gileads wife bore him sons, & when the woman's children were come to age, they thrust out Iphtáh, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father's house for thou art the son of a a That is, of 〈◊〉 harlot, as 〈◊〉. strange woman. 3 Then Iphtáh fled from his brethren, and dwelled in the land of b Where the governor of the 〈◊〉 was cailed Tob. Tob: and there gatheredydle fellows to Iphtáh, and c joined with him, as 〈◊〉 think, 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉, went out with him. 4 ¶ And in process of time the children of Ammôn made war with Israel. 5 And when the children of Ammôn fought with Israel, d Or, ambassadors, 〈◊〉 for that purpose. the Elders of Gilead went to fet Iphtáh out of the land of Tob. 6 And they said unto Iphtáh, e Men often times are constrained to desire 〈◊〉 of them, whom ebefore they have refused. Come and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammôn. 7 Iphtáh than answered the Elders of Gilead, Did not you hate me, and f Often times those things, which men reject, God chooseth to do great enterprises by. expel me out of my Father's house? how then come you unto me now in time of your tribulation? 8 Then the Elders of Gilead said unto Iph táh, Therefore we turn again to thee now, that thou mayest go with us, & fight against the children of 〈◊〉, and be our head over all the inhabitants of Gilead. 9 And Iphtáh said unto the Elders of Gilead, If you bring me home again to fight against the children of Ammôn, if the Lord give them before me, shall I be your head? 10 And the Elders of Gilead said to Iphtáh, The Lord ” Ebr. be the 〈◊〉. be witness between us, if we do not according to thy words. 11 Then Iphtáh went with the Elders of Gilead, and the people made him head and captain over them: and Iphtáh rehearsed all his words before the Lord in Mizpeh. 12 ¶ Then Iphtáh sent messengers unto the King of the children of Ammôn, saying, What hast thou to do with me, that thou art come against me, to fight in my land? 13 And the King of the children of Ammón answered unto the messengers of Iphtáh, * Because Israel took my land, when they Nomb. 21. 13. came up from egypt, from Arnôn unto jabbôk, and unto Jordan: now therefore restore those (lands) ” Ebr. in peace. quietly. 14 Yet Iphtáh sent messengers again unto the King of the children of Ammón, 15 And said unto him, Thus says Iphtáh, * Israel Deure. 2. 9 took not the land of Moáb, nor the land of the children of Ammonn. 16 But when Israel came up from Egypt, and walked through the wilderness unto the read Sea, than they came to Kadesh. 17 * And Israél sent messengers unto the Nomb. 20. 29. King of Edóm, saying, Let me, I pray thee, go through thy land: but the King 〈◊〉 Edóm would not consent: and also they sent unto the King of Moáb, but he would not therefore israel abode in Kadesh. 18 Then they went through the wilderness, & compassed the land of Edôm, and the land of Moáb, and came by the Eastside of the land Moáb, and pitched on the other side of Arnon, * & came not within the coast of Nomb. 21. 〈◊〉, & 22 24. Moáb: for Arnon (was) the border of Moáb. Deut. 2. 26. 19 Also israel * scent messengers unto Sihón, King of the Amorites, the King of Heshbon, and Israel said unto him, Let us pass, we pray thee, by the land unto our “ Or, country. place. 20 But Sihon g He trusted them not to go through his country. consented not to Israel, that he should go through his coast but Sihôn gathered all his people together, and pitched in jaház, and fought with Israé. 21 And the Lord God of Israel gave 〈◊〉 & all his folk into the hands of Israel, and they smote them: so Israel possessed all the land of the Amorites, the inhabitants of that country: 22 And they possessed all the coast of the duty, 2. 36. Amorites, from Arnón unto jabbôk, and from the wilderness even unto Jordan. 23 Now therefore the Lord GOD of Israel hath cast out the Amorites before his people Israel, and shouldest thou possess it? 24 wouldest not thou possess that which Chemôsh thy God giveth thee to possess? So whom so ever the h For We aught more to believe & obey God, than thou thy idols Nomb. 22. 2. Lord our God driveth out before us, them will we possess. 25 * And art thou now far better than Balák the son of Zippór King of Moáb? did he not strive with Israel & fight against Deute. 23. 4. them, josh. 24. 9 26 When Israel dwelled in Heshbonn and in her towns, and in Aroér and in her towns, and in all the Cities that are by the coasts of Arnôn, three hundredth years? why did you not then recover i Meaning their owns. them in that space? 27 Wherefore, I have not offended thee: but thou dost me wrong to war against me. The Lord the judge k To punish the offender. be judge this day between the children of Israel, & the children of Ammón. 28 How beit the King of the children of Ammôn hearkened not unto the words of Iphtáh, which he had sent him. 29 ¶ Then the l That is, the Spirit of strength & zeal. Spirit of the Lord came upon Iphtáh, and he passed over to Gilead and to Manasseh, and came to Mizpeh in Gilead, and from Mizpeh in Gilead he went unto the children of Ammôn. 30 And Iphtáh m As the Apostle commendeth Iptah for his Worthy enterprise in delivering the people. Ebr. 13. 32: so by his rash vow & Wicked performance of the same, his victory Was defaced: and here We see that the sins of the Godly do not utterly extinguish their faith. vowed a vow unto the Lord, & said, If thou shalt deliver the children of Ammôn in to mine hands, 31 Then that thing that cometh out of the doors of mine house to meet me, when I come home in peace from the children of Ammôn, shall be the Lords, and I will offer it for a burned offering. 32 And so Iphtáh went unto the children of Ammôn to fight against them, & the Lord delivered them into his hands. 33 And he smote them from Aroér even till thou come to Minnith, twenty cities, and so forth to “ Or, the plain. Abél of the vineyards, with an exceeding great slaughter. Thus the children of Ammon were humbled before the children of Israel. 34 ¶ Now when Iphtáh came to Mizpeh unto his house, behold, his daughter came out to meet him with n According to the manner after the victory. timbrels and dances, which was his only child: he had none other son, nor daughter. 35 And when he saw her, he o Being overcome With blind zeal, and not considering Whether the vow Was lawful or no. rend his clothes, & said, Alas my daughter, thou hast brought me low, and art of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the Lord, and can not go back. 36 And she said unto him, My father, if thou haste opened thy mouth unto the Lord, do with me as thou hast promised, saying that the Lord hath avenged thee of thy enemies the children of Ammón. 37 Also she said unto her father, Do thus much for me: suffer me two months, that I may go to the mountains and p 〈◊〉 it Was counted as a shame in Israel, to die Without children, and therefore they rejoiced to be married. bewail my virginity, I and my fellows. 38 And he said, Go and he sent her away two months: so she went with her companions, and lamented her virginity upon the mountains. 39 And after the end of two months, she turned again unto her Father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed, and she had known no man, & it was a custom in Israel. 40 The daughters of Israel went year by year to lament the daughter of Iphtáh the Gileadite, four days in a year. CHAP. XII. 6 Iphtáh killeth two and forty thousand Ephraimites. 8 After Iphtáh succeedeth Ibzán, 11 Elón. 13 And Abdón. 1 ANd the men of Ephráim gathered themselves together, and went a After they had passed jordan. North ward & said unto Iphtáh, Wherefore wentest thou to fight against the children of Ammón, and didst not call b Thus ambition envieth God's Work in others, as they did also against Gideon, Chap. 8. 1. us to go with thee? we will therefore burn mine house upon thee with fire. 2 And Iphtáh said unto them, I and my people were at great strife with the children of Ammón, and when I called you, you delivered me not out of their hands. 3 So when I saw that you delivered me not, c That is, I ventured mylyfe, and When man's help failed, I put my trust only in God I put my life in mine hands, & went upon the children of Ammón: so the Lord delivered them into mine hands. Wherefore then are you come upon me now to fight against me? 4 Then Iphtáh gathered all the men of Gilead, and fought with Ephráim: & the men of Gilead smote Ephráim, because they said, You Giliadites are run agates of Ephráim d Yeran from us & chose Gilead, & now in respect of us, you are nothing. among the Ephraimites, (and) among the Manassites. 5 Also the Giliadites took the passages of Jordan before the Ephraimites, and when the Ephraimites that were escaped, said, Let me pass, than the men of Gilead said unto him, Art thou an Ephraimite? If he said, Nay, 6 Then said they unto him, Say now e Which signifieth, the fall, of Waters, or an are of corn. Shibbôleth: and he said, Sibbôleth: for he cold not so pronounce: then they took him, & slew him at the passages of Jordan: and there fell at that time of the Ephraimites two and forty thousand. 7 And Iphtáh judged Israel six year: them died Iphtáh the Giliadite, & was buried in (one) of the cities of Gilead. 8 After him f 〈◊〉 think that this was 〈◊〉 the husband of 〈◊〉. Ibzán of Bethlehem judged Israel, 9 Who had thirty sons & thirty daughters, (which) he sent out, and took in thirty daughters from abroad for his sons, and he judged Israel seven year. 10 Then Ibzán died, & was buried at Bethlehem. 11 ¶ And after him judged Israel Elôn, a Zebulonite, and he judged Israel ten year. 12 Then Elôn the Zebulonite died, and was buried in Aiialônin the country of Zebulûn. 13 ¶ And after him Abdón the son of Hillél the Pirathonite judged Israel. 14 And he had forty sons and thirty ” Ebr. sons sons. nephews that road on seventy “ Or, 〈◊〉. assecoltes and he judged Israel eight years. 15 Then died Abdón the son of Hillél the Pirathonite, and was buried in Pirathôn, in the land of Ephráim, in the mount of the Amalekites. CHAP. XIII. 1 Israel for their wickedness is oppressed of the Philistines. 3 The Angel appeareth to Manoahs' wife. 16 The Angeis commands him to sacrifice unto the Lord 24 The birth of Samson. 1 But the children of israel continued to Chap. 〈◊〉. 11. & 7. 7. & 4. 1. & 6 1. & 〈◊〉. 6 commit * wickedness in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hands of the Philistines forty year. 2 Then there was a man in Zoráh of the family of the Danites, named Manôah; whose wife was a Signifying that their deliverance came only of God and not by man's power. barren, and bore not. 3 And the Angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, & said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and be are a son. Nomb. 6 2 4 And now therefore beware * that thou drink no wine, nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing. 5 For lo, thou shalt conceive and bear a 1. Sam. 1. 11. son, & no razor shall * come on his head: for the child shallbe a b Meaning, he should be separate from the World and dedicated to God. Nazarite unto God from his birth: and he shall begin to save Israel out of the hands of the Philistines. 6 ¶ Then the wife came, and would her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and the fashion of him was like the fashion of the Angel of God exceeding c If 〈◊〉 he not able to abide the sight of an Angel how much less the presence of God? fearful, but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name, 7 But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, & bear a son, and now thou shalt drink no wine, nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean e thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to GOD from his birth to the day of his death. 8 Then Manóah d He 〈◊〉 himself ready to obey God's will, & therefore desireth to know 〈◊〉. prayed to the Lord and said, I pray thee, my Lord, let the man of God, whom thou sentest, come again now unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child when he is born. 9 And God herded the voice of Manonah, and the Angel of God came again unto the wife, as she sat in the field, but Manôah her husband was not with her. 10 ¶ And the wife made haste and ran, and showed her husband and said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that came unto me e It seemeth that the Angel appeared unto her twice in one day. to day. 11 And Manôah arose & went after his wife, and came to the f He calleth him man, because he so 〈◊〉, but he was Christ the eternal 〈◊〉, which at his time appointed become man. man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? and he said, Yea. 12 Then Manôah said, Now let thy saying, come to pass: (but) how shall we ordre the child, and do unto him? 13 And the Angel of the Lord said unto Manòah, The woman must be ware of all that I said unto her. 14 She may eat of nothing that cometh of the vinetre: she shall not drink wine nor strong drink, nor eat any g Any thing forbidden by the Law. unclean thing: let her observe all that I have commanded her. 15 Manóah then said unto the Angel of the Lord, I pray thee, let us retain thee, until we have made ready a kid for thee. 16 And the Angel of the Lord said unto Manonah, Though thou make me abides I will not eat of thy bread, and if thou will't make a burned offering, offer it unto the h Showing that he sought not 〈◊〉 own honour, but Gods, whose messenger he was. Lord: for Manôah knew not that it was an Angel of the Lord 17 Again Manôah said unto the Angel of the Lord What is thy name, that when thy saying is come to pass, we may honour thee? 18 And the Angel of the Lord said unto him, Why ask est thou thus after my name, which is “ Or, 〈◊〉 secret? 19 Then Manôah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon a stone unto the Lord: and (the Angel) did i 〈◊〉 sent fire 〈◊〉 heaven to consumetheir sacrifice, to 〈◊〉 e their faith in his promise. wondrously, while Manóah and his wife lokedon. 20 For when the flame came up toward heaven from the altar, the Angel of the Lord ascended up in the flame of the altar, and Manóah and his wife beheld it, and fallen on their faces unto the ground. 21 [So the Angel of the Lord did no more appear unto Manóah and his wife.] Then Manôah knew that it was an Angel of the Lord 22 And Manòah said unto his wife, * We shall Exod 33. 20. surely die, because we have seen God. Chap. 6. 22. 23 But his wife said unto him, If the LORD would kill us, he would not have received a k These graces that We have received of God, & his accepting of our obedicce, are sure tokens of his love toward us, so that nothing can hurt us. burned offering, and a meat offering of our hands, neither would he have showed us all these things, nor would now have told us any such. 24 ¶ And the wife bore a son, and called his name Samsón: and the child grew, & the Lord blessed him. 25 And the Spirit of the Lord began to “ Or, to come upon him at divers times. strengthen him in the host of Dan, between Zoráh, and Eshtaól. CHAP. XIIII. 2 Samsón desireth to have a wife of the Philistines. 6 He killeth alien. 12 He propoundeth a riddle. 19 He killeth thirty. 20 His wife sorsaketh him and taketh another. 1 NOw Samsón went down to Timnáth, and saw a woman in Timnáth of the daughters of the Philistines, 2 And he came up and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnáth of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore “ Ebr. take her for me to Wife. give me her to wife. 3 Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there a Though his parenes did justly reprove him, yet it appeareth that this Was the secret Work of the Lord, vers 4. never a wife among the daughters of thy brethren, and among all my people, that thou must go to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Give me her, for she pleaseth me well. 4 But his father and his mother knew not that it came of the Lord, that he should seek an occasion against the b To fight against them for the deliverance of Israel. Philistines: for at that time the Philistines reigned over Israel. 5 ¶ Then went Samsón and his father & his mother down to Timnáth, and came to the vineyards at Timnáth: and be hold, a young lion roared upon him. 6 And the Spirit of the Lord c Whereby he had strength and boldness. came upon him, and he tare him, as one should have rend a kid, and had nothing in his hand, neither told he his father nor his mother what he had done. 7 And he went down, and talked with the woman which was beautiful in the eyes of Samsón. 8 ¶ And within a (few) days, when he returned “ Or, to take her to his Wife. to receive her, he went aside to see the carcase of the lion: and behold, there was a swarm of bees, and honey in the body of the lion. 9 And he took there of in his hands, & went eating, and came to his father and to his mother, and gave unto them, and they did eat: but he told not them, that he had taken the honey out of the body of the lion. 10 So his father went down unto the woman, and Samsonn made there a d Meaning, 〈◊〉 he was married. feast: for so used the young men to do. 11 And when e That is, her parents or friends. they saw him, they brought thirty companions to be with him. 12 Then Samsón said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: and if you can declare it me within seven days of the feast, & find it out, I will give you thirty sheets, and thirty f To Wear at feasts or solemn days. change of garments. 13 But if you can not declare it me, then shall you give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they answered him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it. 14 And he said unto them, Out of the eater came meat, and out of the strong came sweetness: and they cold not in three days expound the riddle. 15 And when the seventh day was g Or, drawn neres for it Was the fourth day. come, they said unto Samsons wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare us the riddle, jest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire. Have you called us, “ Or, to impoverish us. to possess us? is it not (so?) 16 And Samsons wife wept before him, and said, Surely thou hatest me and lovest me not: for thou hast put forth a riddle unto the h Unto them Which are of my nation children of my people, and haste not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father, nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee? 17 Then Samsons wife wept before him i Or, to the seventh day, beginning at the fourth seven days, while their feast lasted: and when the seventh day came, he told her, because she was importunate upon him: so she told the riddle to the children of her people: 18 And the men of the city said unto him the seventh day before the son went down, What is sweeter, than honey? and what is stronger than alien? Then said he unto them, k If you had not used the help of my Wife. If you had not ploughed with my heifer, you had not found out my riddle. 19 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and he went down l Which Was one of the five chief cities of the Philistines. to Ashkelón, & slew thirty men of them and spoilt them, and gave change of garments unto them, which expounded the riddle: and his wrath was kindled, & he went up to his father's house. 20 Then Samsons wife was (given) to his companion, whom he had used as his friend. CHAP. XU. 4 Samsóntieth firebrands to the fox tails. 6 The Phili. stims burned his father in law and his wife. 15 With the jaw bone of an ass he killeth a thousand men. 19 Out of a great to the in the jaw God gave him water. 1 But within a while after, in the time of wheat harvest, Samsón visited his wife with a kid, saying, I will a That is, I Will use her as my Wife. go into my wife into the chamber: but her father would not suffer him to go in. 2 And her father said, I thought that thou had dost hatted her: therefore gave I her to thy companion. Is not her younger sister fairer than she? take her, I pray thee, in stead of the other. 3 Then Samsón said unto them, Now am I more b For through his father in laws occasion, he Was moved again to take vengeance of the Philistines. blameless than the Philistines: therefore will I do them displeasure. 4 ¶ And Samsón went out, & took three hundredth foxes, and took fire brands, & turned them tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the mids between two tails. 5 And when he had set the branders on fire, he sent them out into the standing corn of the Philistines, and burned up both the c Or, that Which Was reaped and gathered. ricks and the standing corn with the vineyards (and) olives. 6 Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson the son in law of the d Or, the citizen of Timnath. Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. Then the Philistines came up & e So the Wicked punish not vice forlove of justice but for fear of danger, Which else might come to them. burned her and her father with fire. 7 And Samson said unto them, Though you have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and then I will cease. 8 So he smote them hip and thigh with a mighty plague: then he went and dwelled in the top of the rock Etám. 9 ¶ Then the Philistines came up, & pitched in Iudáh, and “ Or, camped. were spread abroad in Léhi. 10 And the men of Iudáh said, Why are you come up unto us? And they answered, To f And, so being our 〈◊〉, to punish him. bind Samsón are we come up, and to do him as he hath done to us. 11 Then three thousand men of Iudáh went to the top of the rock Etám, and said to Samsón, Knowest thou not that the Philistines are rulers over us g Such Was their gross ignorance that they judged Gods great benefit to be a plague unto them. Wherefore then hast thou done thus unto us? And he answer read them, As they did unto me, so have I done unto them. 12 Again they said unto him, We are come to bind thee, and to deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samsón said unto; Swear unto me, that you will not fall upon me yourselves. 13 And they answered him, saying, Not but we will bind thee and h Thus they had rather betray their brother, 〈◊〉 use the means that God had given for their deliverance. deliver thee unto their hand, but we will not kill thee. And they bond him with two new cords, & brought him from the rock. 14 When he came to Levi, the Philistines shouted against him, and the Spirit of the Lord came upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms, become as flax that was burned with fire: for the bands loosed from his hands. 15 And he found a i That is of an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. new jaw bone of an ass and put forth his hand, and caughtit, & slew a thousand men there with. 16 Then Samsón said, With the jaw of an ass (are) heaps upon heaps with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men. 17 And when he had left speaking, be cast away the jaw bone out of his hand, & call led that place, “ Or, the 〈◊〉 up of the jaw. Ramath-Léhi. 18 And he was sore a thirst, & k Wherehy appeareth, that he did these things in faith, and so 〈◊〉 a true 〈◊〉 to glorify God & deliver his country. called on the Lord, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hands of the un circumcised. 19 Then God broke the cheek tooth, that was in the jam we, and water came thereout: and when he had drunk, his Spirit came again, and he was revived, wherefore the name thereof is called, “ Or, the fountai ne of him that prayed. En-hakkoré, which is in Lébi unto this day. 20 And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years. CHAP. XVI. 1 Samsón carrieth away the gates of Azzáh 18 He was deceived by Deliláh 30 He pulieth down the house upòn the Philistines and dieth with them. 1 THen went Samsôn to a One of the 5. 〈◊〉 cities of the Philistines. Azzah, and saw there “ Or, 〈◊〉. an harlot, and b That is he lodged With her. went in unto her 2 And it was told to the Azzanites, Samson is come hither. And they went about, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, & were quiet all the night, saying (Abide) “ Or to the light of the morning. till the morning early, and we shall kill him, 3 And Samsón slept till midnight; and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gates of the city, and the two posts and lift them away with the bars; and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of the mountain that is before Hebron. 4 ¶ And after this he loved a woman by the “ 〈◊〉, plain. river of Sorék, whose name was Deliláh: 5 Unto whom came the princes of the Phi listims, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength (lieth) and by what mean we may over come him, that we may bind him, and punish him, and every one of us shall give thee eleven hundredth c Of the value of a shekel, read Gene. 23. 15. (shekels) of silver. 6 ¶ And Deliláh said to Samsonn, Telme, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength (lieth) and where with thou mightest be bound, to do thee hurt. 7 Samsôn then answered unto her, If they bind me with seven “ Or, now With green cords that were never dried, them shall I be weak, & be as an other man. 8 And the princes of the Philistines brought her seven green cords that were not dry, and she bond him there with. 9 [And she had d Certain Philistines in a secret chamber. men lying in wait with her in the chamber] Then she said unto him, The Philistines (be) upon thee. Samsón. And he broke the cords, as a thread of to we is broken, when e When 〈◊〉 meth noreit. it feeleth fire so his strength 〈◊〉 not known. 10 ¶ After Deliláh said unto Samsón, See thou hast mocked me and told me lies. I pray thee now, f Though her 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tended to make him, loose hislile, yet his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 him that he cold not beware. tell me where with thou mightest be bond. 11 Then he answered her, If they bind me with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. 12 Deliláh therefore took new ropes, and bount him there with, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samsonn [and men lay in wait in the chamber] & he broke them from his arms, as a thread. 13 ¶ Afterwards Deliláh said to Samson, hitherto thou hast be guiled me, and told me lies: tell me how thou mightest be bound g It is 〈◊〉 if 〈◊〉 give 〈◊〉 to our wicked of fections, but at length we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. And he said unto her, If thou 〈◊〉 seven locks of mine head with the threads of the woufe. 14 And she fastened it with a pin, and said unto him. The Philistines (be) upon thee, Samsón. And he awoke out of his sleep, & went away with the “ Or be ame. pin of the web & the woufe. 15 Again she said unto him. How canst thou say, h For this Samson used to say, I leave thee. I love thee, when thy heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength (lieth) 16 And because she was importunate upon him with her words continually, & vexed him, his soul was peined unto the death 17 Therefore he told her all his i 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 immoderate affections 〈◊〉 a wicked woman caused 〈◊〉 loose 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and become 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have 〈◊〉. heart, and said unto her, There never came razor upon mine head for I am a Nazarite unto GOD from my mother's womb: therefore if I be shaven, my strength will go from me, & I shallbe weak, and be like all (other) men. 18 And when Deliláh saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent, and called for the Princes of the Philistines, saying, Come up once (again) for he hath showed me all his heart. Then the princes of the Philistines came up unto her, & brought the money in their hands. 19 And she made him sleep upon her knees, and she called a man, and made him to shave of the seven locks of his dead, and she began to vex him, and his strength was k Not for the loss of his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God, which was the cause that God departed 〈◊〉 him. go from him. 20 Then she said. The Philistines (be) upon thee Sanson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and thought, I will go out now as at other times and shake myself but he knew not that the Lord was departed from him. 21 Therefore the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Azzáh, and bond him with fetters and he did grind in the prison house. 22 And the here of his head began to l 〈◊〉 had he not his strength again, till he had called upon God, & 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉. grow again after that it was shaven. 23 Then the princes of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagón their god, and to 〈◊〉: for 〈◊〉 said, Our god hath delivered Samsôn our enemy into our hands. 24 Also when the people see him, they praised their god: for they said, Our god hath delivered into our hands our enemy and destroyer of our country, which hath slain many of us. 25 And when their hearts were merry, they said, Call Samsôn, that he may make us pastime. So they called Samsôn out of the pri son house, and he m 〈◊〉 by God's just 〈◊〉 they are made sta 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, which neglect their vocation in defending the 〈◊〉. was a laughing stock unto them, and they set him between the pillars. 26 Then Samsôn said unto the servant that led him by the hand, Led me, that I may touch the pillars that the house standeth upon, and that I may lean to them. 27 [Now the house was full of men and women, & there (were) all the princes of the Philistîms: also upon the roof (were) about three thousand men & women that beheld while Samson “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. played] 28 Then Samsôn called unto the Lord and said, o Lord God, I pray thee, think upon me: o God, I beseech thee, strengthen me at this time only, that I may be ” Ebr. take one vengeance. at once n According to my 〈◊〉, which is 〈◊〉 execute God's judgements upon the wicked. avenged of this Philistines for my two eyes. 29 And Samsón laid hold on the two middle pillars whereupon the house stood and on which it was born up, on the one with his right hand, and on the other with his left. 30 Then said Samsón, o He speaketh not this of despair, humbling himself for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the offence thereby given. Let me loose my life with the Philistines: & he bowed him with all his might, and the house fell upon the princes and upon all the people that were therein, so the dead which he slew at this death were more than they which he had slain in his life. 31 Then his brethren, and all the house of his father came down and took him, and brought him up & buried him between Zoráh & Eshtaòl, in the sepulchre of Manóah his father: now he had judged Israel twenty years. CHAP. XVII 3 Michahs mother according to her vow made her son two idols. 5 He made his son a Priest for his idols. 10 And after he hired a Levite. 1 THere a Some 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the time of 〈◊〉, or as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 after 〈◊〉. was a man of mount Ephráim, whose name was Micháh. 2 And he said unto his mother, The eleven hundredth (shekels) of silver that were taken from thee, for the which thou cursedst, and spakedst it, even in mine hearing behold the silver (is) with me, I took it. Then his mother said. Blessed be my son of the Lord 3 And when he had restored the eleven hundred (shekels) of silver to his mother, his mother said, I had dedicated the silver to the Lord of mine hand for my son, to make b Contrary to the commandment of God and 〈◊〉 religion 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉 they forsook the Lord and fell to Idolatry. a graven and molten image. Now therefore I will give it thee again, 4 And when he had restored the money unto 4 And when he had restored the money unto his mother, his mother took two hundredth (shekels) of silver, and gave them to the founder, which made thereof agraven and molten image, and it was in the house of Micháh. 5 And this man Micháh had an house of gods, & made an * c 〈◊〉 would serve both God & idols Ephód, & * Tera phim, Chap. 8. 27. and ” Ebr. filled the hand of one. consecrated one of his sons, who was his Priest. 6 In those days there was no d For where there is no magistrate 〈◊〉 God, there can be, no true religion, nor 〈◊〉. King in Israêl Gene. 31. 19 (but) every man did that, which was Ose. 3. 4. good in his own 〈◊〉. 7 ¶ There was also a youngman out of Beth léhem judáh, e Which Bethléhem, was in the tribe of judah. of the family of Iudáh: who was a Levite, and sojourned there. 8 And the man departed out of the city (even) out of Bethlehem Iudáh, to dwell where he cold find (a place) & as he journeyed, he came to mount Ephráim to the house of Micháh. 9 And Micháh, said unto him, Whence comest thou? And the Levite answered him, f For in these days the service of God was corrupt in all estates and the Levites were not looked unto. I (come) from Bethlehem Iudáh, and go to dwell where I may find (a place.) 10 Then Micháh said unto him, Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a Priest, & I will give thee then (〈◊〉) of silver by year, and a sure of apparel, and thy meat and drink. So the Levite went in. 11 And the Levite was g 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 the true worshipping of God for to maintain his own belly. content to dwell with the man, and the young man was unto him as one of his own sons. 12 And Michàh consecrated the Levite, and the young man was his Priest, and was in the house of Micháh. 13 Then said Micháh, Now I know that the Lord will be h Thus the 〈◊〉 persuade them 〈◊〉 of God's favour when in deed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. good unto me, seeing I have a Levite to my Priest. CHAP. XVIII. 2 The children of Dan sand men to search the land. 11 Then come the six hundredth and take the gods & the Priest of Micháh away. 27 They destroy 〈◊〉. 28 They build it 〈◊〉. 30 And 〈◊〉 up idolatry. 1 IN those days there was no a Meaning no 〈◊〉 Magistrate to 〈◊〉 he vice 〈◊〉 to God's word. King in Israel, & at the same time the tribe of Dan sought them an in heritance to dwell in 〈◊〉 for unto that time (〈◊〉) their in heritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel, 2 Therefore the children of Dan sent of their family: five men out of their coasts (even) men expert in war, out of Zoráh and Esh taól, to view the land and search it out, b For the 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 gave them, was not sufficient for all their tribe. and said unto them, Go (and) search out the land. Then they came to mount Ephráim to the house of Michah and lodged there 3 When they 〈◊〉 in the house of Micháh, they knew the c They knew him by his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he was a stranger there. voice of the young man the Levite: and being turned in thither, they said unto him. 〈◊〉 Who brought thee hither? or what makest thou in this place? & what hast thou (do to) here? 4 And he answered them, Thus and thus dealeth Micháh with me, and hath hired me and I am his Priest. 5 Again they said unto him, Ask counsel now of god, that we may know whether the way which we go, shall be prosperoús. 6 And the Priest said unto them, d 〈◊〉 God the idolaters 〈◊〉 their requests to their destruction that 〈◊〉 in errors. Go in peace: for the Lord guideth your way which you go. 7 Then the five men departed and came to Laish, and saw the people that were there in, which dwelled careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet & sure, because no man ” Ebr. made them ashamed. made any trouble in the land, or usurped any dominion: also they were far from the Zidonians, and had nobusenes with (other) men. 8 ¶ So they came again unto their brethren to Zoráh and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What have you (do?) 9 And they answered, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land and surely it is very good, and e Loose you this good occasion through your 〈◊〉. do you sit still? be not shouthful to go, and enter to possess the land. 10 [If you will go, you shall come unto a careless people, and the country (is) large] for God hat he given it into your hand (It is) a place which doth lack nothing that is in the world. 11 ¶ Then there departed thence of the fami lie of the Danites, from Zoráh and from Eshtaol, six hundredth men appointed with instruments of war. 12 And they went up, and pitched in 〈◊〉 in Iudáh: wherefore they called that 〈◊〉, “ Or the tents of Dan. Mahaneh-Dan unto his day: and it is behind Kiriáthiearim. 13 And 〈◊〉 went thence unto mount Ephráim, and came to the house of Micháh. 14 Then answered the five men, that went to spy out the country of 〈◊〉, & said unto their brethren, f Because they before had good 〈◊〉, they 〈◊〉 the the their brethren should be encouraged by hearing the same tidings. Know you not, that there is in these houses and Ephod, & Teraphim and a graven and a molten image? Now therefore consider what you have to do. 15 And they turned thitherward and came to the house of the young man the Levite, (even) unto the house of Micháh, and saluted him peaceably. 16 And the six hundredth men appointed with their weapons of ware, which were of the children of Dan, stood by the entering of the gate. 17 Then the five men that went to spy out the land, went in thither (and) took the g So superstition blinded them that they 〈◊〉 God's power was in these idols, and that should have good success by them though by violence and rob berry they did take them away. graven image and the Ephód, and the Teraphim, and the molten image: and the Priest stood in the entering of the gate with the six hundredth men, that were appointed with weapons of war, 18 And the other went into Michah's house and set the graven image, the Ephod, and the Teraphim, and the molten image, Then said the Priest unto them, What do you? 19 And they answered him, Hold thy peace: lay thy hand upon thy mouth, and come with us to be our father and Priest, Whether is it better that thou shouldest be a Priest unto the house of one man, or that thou shouldest be a Priest unto a tribe and to a family in Israel? 20 And the Priest's heart was glad, and he took the Ephod and the Teraphim, and the graven image, and went among the h 〈◊〉 the six hundredth men. people. 21 And they turned and departed, and put the children and the cattle, and the substance i Suspecting them that did pursue them. before them. 22 ¶ When they were far of from the house of 〈◊〉, the men that were in the houses near to Michah's house, gathered together, and pursued after the children of Dan, 23 And cried unto the children of Dan who turned their faces: and said unto Micháh What aileth thee, that thou makest an outcry? 24 And he said, You have taken. away my k This declareth what opinion the 〈◊〉 have of their idols. gods which I made and the Priest, and go your ways and what have I 〈◊〉? 〈◊〉 then say you unto me, What aileth 〈◊〉? 25 And the 〈◊〉 of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be herded among us, jest ” Ebr who have their 〈◊〉 bitter angry fellows run upon thee, and thou loose thy life with the lives of thy household. 26 So the 〈◊〉 of Dan went their 〈◊〉: and when Micháh 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they were to strong for him, he turned, and went back unto his house. 27 And they took the l Meaning, the 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 18. things which he had, and came unto Laish unto a quiet people and without mistrust, and smote them with the edge of the sword, & burned the city with fire: 28 And there was none to “ Or, 〈◊〉 them. help, because m Which 〈◊〉 was called Gesarea 〈◊〉. Laish was 〈◊〉 from Zidôn, and they had no busides with (other) men: also it was in the valley that lieth by Beth-rehôb. 29 After they built the city, and dwelled therein, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 47. 30 * And called the name of the city 〈◊〉, after the name of 〈◊〉 their father which was born unto israel 〈◊〉 howbeit the 〈◊〉 of the cities was Laish at the beginning. 30 Then the children of 〈◊〉 set them up the n Thus in 〈◊〉 of giving 〈◊〉 to God they attributed the victory to their 〈◊〉, & honoured them therefore. graven image: and Jonathan the son of 〈◊〉, the son of 〈◊〉 and his sons were the Priests in the tribe of the Danites until the day of the o That is, till the Ark was taken. 1. Sam. 5. 1. captivity of the land. 31 So they set them up the graven image, which Micháh had made, all the while the house of God was in Shiloh. CHAP. XIX. 1 A Levites wife being an harlot, 〈◊〉 her husband, and he took her again. 25 At Gibeah she was most 〈◊〉 abused to the death 29 The Levite cutteth her in 〈◊〉 and sendeth 〈◊〉 to the twelve tribes. 1 ALso in those days, * when there was Chap. 17. 6. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. no King in Israel, a certain Levite dwelled on the side of mount Ephraim, and took to wife a * concubine out of Beth-lé Gene. 25. 6. hem judáh. 2 And his concubine played the whore, ” Ebr. besides him to wit, with others. there, and went away from him unto her father's 〈◊〉 to Bethlehem Iudáh: and there continued the space of four months. 3 And her husband arose and went after her to speaké ” Ebr. to 〈◊〉 heart. friendly unto her, and to bring her again (he had) also his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him unto her father's house: and when the young woman's father saw him, he rejoiced “ Or, at his meeting. of his coming. 4 And his father in law, the young woman's father retained him: and he abode with him three days: so they did eat and drink and lodged there. 5 ¶ And when the fourth day came, they arose early in the morning, and ” Ebr. rose up. he prepared to depart them the young woman's father said unto his son in law, “ Or, 〈◊〉. Comfort thy heart with a morsel of bread, and then go your way. 6 So they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together. And the a That is his 〈◊〉 father. young woman's father said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, & tarry all night, and let thy heart be merry. 7 And when the man rose up to depart, his father in law “ Or compelled him. was earnest: therefore he returned and lodged there. 8 And he arose up early the fift day to depart, and the young woman's father said, b Meaning, that 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 himself with 〈◊〉, as, vers. 〈◊〉. Comfort thy heart, I pray thee, and they tarried until after midday, and they both did eat. 9 afterward when the man arose to depart with his concubine and his servant, his father in law, the young woman's father said unto him, Behold now, the day ” Ebr. is weak draweth toward even I pray you tarry all night behold “ Or, the day 〈◊〉. the sun goeth to rest: lodge here, that thy heart 〈◊〉 be merry, and to morrow get you early upon your way, & go to thy c To wit, to the 〈◊〉 or city 〈◊〉 dwelled. tent. 10 But the man would not tarry, but arose & departed, and came over against jebûs, (which is Jerusalem) and his two asses laden, and his concubine (were) wit him. 11 When they were nereto jebús 〈◊〉 the day 〈◊〉 was sore spent, and the servant said unto his master, Come, I pray thee, and let us turn into this city of the jebusites, and lodge all night there. 12 And his master answered him, d Thought in these days 〈◊〉 were most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet very necessirie cold not compel them 〈◊〉 have to do with them that professed not the 〈◊〉 God. We will not turn into the city of strangers that are not of the children of Israel, but we will go forth to Gibeáh, 13 And he said unto his servant, Come, and let us draw near to one of these places that we may lodge in Gibeáh or in Ramáh 14 So they went forward upon their way, and the sun went down upon them near to Gibeáh, which is Benjamin. 15 ¶ Then they turned thither to go in and lodge in Gibeáh & when he came, he fate him down in a street of the city: for there was no man that “ Or, gathered 〈◊〉. took them into his house to lodging. 16 And behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, and the man was of mount Ephraim, but dwelled in Gibeáh and the men of the place were the children of e That is, of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. jemini. 17 And when he had lift up his eyes, he saw a “ Or a man wall king. way faring man in the streets of the city 〈◊〉 then this old man said, Whether goest thou, and whence camest thou? 18 And he answered him, We came from Bet-léhem Iudáh, unto the side of mount Ephráim: from thence am I 〈◊〉 and I went to Bethlehem Iudáh, and go (now) to the f To Shiloh or 〈◊〉, where the Ark was. house of the Lord: and no man receiveth me to house, 19 Althoght we have straw and provandre for our asses, and also bread and wine for me and thy handmaid, and for the boy that is with thy servant we lack nothing 20 And the old man said, “ Or be of good comfort. Peace be with thee: as for all that thou lackest (shalt thou find) with me only abide not in the street all night. 21 ¶ So he brought him into his house, and gave foddre unto the asses: & 〈◊〉 washed their feet, and did eat and drink. 22 〈◊〉 as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, ” Ebr men of Belial that is given to all wickedness wicked men beset the house round about, and g To the 〈◊〉 they might break it. smote at the door, and spoke to this old man the master of the house, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thy house that we may know him. 23 And * this man the master of the house, Gene, 19 8. went out unto them, and said unto them, Nay my brethren, do not so wickedly, I pray you seeing that this man is come into mine house, do not this villainy. 24 Behold (here is) my daughter, a virgin, and his concubine: them will I bring out now, h That is, abuse them. and humble them, and do with them what seemeth you good, but to this man do not this villainy. 25 But the men would not harken to him: therefore the man took his concubine, & brought her out unto them & they knew her and abused her all the night unto the morning, & when the day began to spring they lét her go. 26 So the woman came in the dawning of the day, and i She fallen down dead as, vers. 17. fell down at the door of the man's house were her lord was, till the light day. 27 And her “ Or, husband. lord arose in the morning, and opened the doors of the house, and went out to go his way, and behold, the woman his concubine (was) “ Or fallen. dead at the door of the house and her hand (lay) upon the threshold. 28 And he said unto her, up and let us go but she answered not. Then he took her up upon the ass, and the man rose up, and went unto his k 〈◊〉 home unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. place. 29 And when he was come to his house, he took a knife, and laid hand on his concubine, and divided her in pieces with her bones into twelve parts, and sand her through all quarters of Israel. 30 And all that saw it, said, There was no l For 〈◊〉 was like the sin of 〈◊〉 for the with God rained down fire and brimstone from heaven. such thing done or seen since the time that the children of Israel came up from the land of Egypt unto this day: consider the matter, consult and give sentence. CHAP. XX. 1 The Israelites assemble in Mizpeh, to whom the Levite declareth his wrong. 13 They sent for them that did the the villainy. 25 The Israelites are twice overcome. 26 And at length get the victory. 〈◊〉. 10. 9 1 THen * all the children of Israel went out and the Congregation was gathered together as a That is, all with one consent one man from Dan to Beér shéba, with the land of Gileàd, unto the b To ask counsel Lord in Mizpeh. 2 And the ” Ebr corners. chief of all the people (and) all the tribes of Israel assembled in the Congregation of the people of God four hundredth thousand footmen that c Meaning men able to handle their weapon. drew sword 3 [Now the children of Benjamin herded that the children of Israel were go up to Mizpéh] Then the children of Israel d To the Levite. said, How is this wickedness committed? 4 And the same Levite, the woman's husband that was slain, answered and said, I came unto Gibeáh that is in Benjamin with my concubine to lodge. 5 And the men “ Or chief or lords. of Gibeáh arose against me and beset the house round about upon me by night, thinking to have slain me, and have forced my concubine that she is dead 6 Then I took my concubine, and cut her in pieces, and sent e That is, her pieces, to 〈◊〉 tribe a 〈◊〉, Chap. 19 9 her through out all the country of the in heritance of Israel: for they have committed abomination and villainy in Israel, 7 Behold, you are all children of Israel: give your advise, and counsel herein. 8 Then all the people arose as one man, saying, There shall not a man of us go to his tent, neither anieturne into his f Before we have revenged 〈◊〉 wickedness. house. 9 But now this is that thing which we will do to Gibeáh (we will go up) by lot against it. 10 And we will take ten men of the hundredth throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundredth of the thousand, and a thousand of ten thousand to bring g These only should have the charge to provide for 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉. victual for the people that they may do [when they come to Gibeáh of Benjamin] according to all the villainy, that it hath done in Israel 11 ¶ So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together, as one man 12 And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the h That is 〈◊〉 family of the 〈◊〉. tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that committed among you 13 Now therefore deliver us those wicked men which are in Gibeáh, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel: but the children of Benjamin i 〈◊〉 they would not 〈◊〉 the wicked to be punis head, they 〈◊〉 themselves to maintain them in their evil and therefore were all 〈◊〉 punished. would not obey the voice of their brethren the children of Israel. 14 But the children of Beniamîn gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeáh, to come out and fight against the children of Israel. 15 ¶ And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of the cities six and twenty thousand men that drew sword beside the inhabitants of Gibeáh, which were numbered seven hundredth choose men. 16 Of all this people (were) seven hundredth choose men, being * left handed: all these Chap 3. 〈◊〉. coldesling stones at an here breadth, and not fail. 17 ¶ Also the men of Israel, beside Benjamin the numbered four hundredth thousand men that drew sword, even all men of war. 18 And the children of Israel arose, and went up k That is, to the 〈◊〉, which was in 〈◊〉 some think, in Mizpeh, as 〈◊〉, 1. to the house of God, & asked of God, saying, Which of us shall go up first to fight against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord said, judáh (shallbe) first. 19 Then the children of Israel arose up early and camped against Gibeáh. 20 And the men of Israel went out to battle against Benjamin: and the men of Israel put themselves in array to fight against them beside Gibeáh. 21 And the children of Benjamin came out of Gibeáh, and slew down to the ground of the Israelites that day l This God permitted, because the Israelites partly trusted to much in their strength, and partly God would by this means punish their sins, two and twenty thousand men. 22 And the people, the men of Israel plucked up their hearts, and set their battle again in array in the first day. 23 [For the children of Israel had go up & wept before the Lord unto the evening and hadasked of the Lord, saying, Shall I go again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brethren? & the Lord said, Go up against them] 24 ¶ Then the children of Israel came near against the children of Benjamin the second day. 25 Also the second day Benjamin came forth to meet them out of Gibeáh, and slew down to the ground of the children of Israel again eighteen thousand men: ” Ebr, all they drawing the 〈◊〉. all they cold handle the sword. 26 Then all the children of Israel went up & all the people came also unto the house of God, and wept & sat there before the Lord and fasted that day unto the evening and offered burned offerings and peace offerings before the Lord 27 And the children of Israel asked the Lord [for m To wit, in Shiloh. there (was) the Ark of the covenant of God in those days, 28 And Phine hás the son of Eleazár: the son of Aarón n Or served in the Priest's 〈◊〉 at those daiestfor the jews writ, that he lived three hundredth years. stood before it at that time] saying, Shall I yet go any more to battle against the children of Benjamin my brethren, or shall I cease? And the Lord said, Go up: for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand. 29 And Israel set men to lie in wait round about Gibeáh. 30 And the children of Israel went up against the children of Benjamin the third day, and put themselves in array against Gibeáh, as at others times. 31 Then the children of Benjamin coming out against the people, were o By the polity of the children of Israel. drawn from the city: and they began to smite of the people and kill as at other times (even) by the ways in the field [whereof one goeth up to the house of God: and the other to Gibeáh] upon a thirty men of Israel. 32 [For the children of Benjamin said, They are fallen before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, Let us flee and pluck them away from the city unto the high p Meaning cross ways or 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. ways] 33 And all the men of Israêl rose up out of their place, and put themselves in array at Baal tamar: and the men that lay in wait of the Israelites came for the of their place (even) out of the meadows of Gibeáh. 34 And they came over against Gibeáh, ten thousand choose men of all Israel, and the battle was sore: for they knew not that the q They 〈◊〉 not, that God's judgement 〈◊〉 at hand to 〈◊〉 them. evil was near them. 35 ¶ And the Lord smote 〈◊〉 before Israel, and the children of Israel destroyed of the Beniamites the same day five and twenty thousand and an hundredth men: all they cold handle the sword. 36 So the children of Benjamin saw that they were stricken down: for the men of Israel r Retired to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 after. gave place to the Beniamites, because they trusted to the men that lay in wait, which they had laid beside Gibeáh. 37 And they that lay in wait hasted, and broke forth toward Gibeáh, and the ambushment “ Or, made along sound with a trumpet. drew themselves along, & smote all the city with the edge of the sword. 38 Also the men of Israel had appointed a certain time with the ambushments, that they should make a great flame (&) smoke rise up out of the city. 39 And when the men of Israel retired in the battle, Benjamin began to s For they were waxen hardy by the two former victories. smite and kill of the men of Israel about thirty persons: for they said, Surely they are stricken down before us, as in the first battle. 40 But when the flame began to arise out of the city (as) a pillar of smoke, the Beniamites looked back, and behold, the flame of the city began to ascend up to heaven. 41 Then the men of Israel turned t And withstood their enemies. again, & the men of Benjamin were astonished: for they see that evil was near unto them. 42 Therefore they fled before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness, but the battle overtook them: also they which (came out) of the cities, slew ᵘ among them. i For they were compassed in on 〈◊〉 side. 43 (Thus) they compassed the Beniamites, about, (and) chased them “ Or, drove them from their rest. at ease, and overran them, even over against Gibeah on the Eastside. 44 And there were slain of Benjamin eighteen thousand men, which were all men of war. 45 And they turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmón: and the (Israelites) x They slew them by one and one, as they were 〈◊〉 abroad. glained of them by the way five thousand men, and pursued after them unto Gidóm, and slew two thousand men of them. 46 So that all that were slain that day of Benjamin, were y Besides eleven hundredth that had 〈◊〉 slain in the former battles. five and twenty thousand men that drew sword, which were all men of war. 47 But six hundredth men turned and fled to the wilderness, unto the rock of Rimmón and abode in the rock of Rimmón four months. 48 Then the men of Israel returned unto the children of Benjamin, and smote them with the edge of the sword from the men of the city unto the beasts, and all that came to hand: also they set on fire all the z If they belonged to the Beniamites. cities that they cold come by. CHAP. XXI. 1 The Israelites swear that they will not marry their daughters to the 〈◊〉. 10 They slay them of Jabesh Gilead, and give their virgins to the Beniamites. 21 The Beniamites take the daughters of Shiloh. 1 Moreover the 〈◊〉 of Israel a This oath came of 〈◊〉 and not of iudgemet for after they broke it, in showing secretly the means to marry with certain of their daughters. swore in Mizpeh, saying, None of us shall give his daughters unto the Beniamites to wife. 2 And the people came unto the house of God and abode there till even before God, and lift up their voices, and wept with great lamentation. 3 And said, o Lord God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that this day one tribe of Israel should want? 4 ¶ And on the morrow the people rose up and made there an b According to their custom, when they would consult with the Lord. altar, and offered burned offerings and peace offerings. 5 Then the children of Israel said, Who is he among all the tribes of Israel, that came not up with the Congregation unto the Lord? for they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the Lord to Mizpeh, saying. Let him die the death. 6 And the children of Israel c Or, repented that they had destroyed their 〈◊〉 threns, as appeareth vers. 15. were sorry for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut of from israel this day. 7 How shall we do for wives to them that remain, seeing we have sworn by the Lord, that we will not give them of our daughters to wives? 8 Also they said, Is there any of the tribes of Israel that d Condemning them to be fauters of vice, which would not 〈◊〉 their hand to punish it. came not up to Mizpeh to the Lord? and behold, there came none of Jabesh Gilead unto the host (and) to the Con gregation. 9 For when the people were 〈◊〉, behold, none of the inhabitants of labésh Gilead were there. 10 Therefore the Congregation sent thither twelve thousand men of the ” Ebr. children of strength. most valiant, and commanded them, saying, Go, and smite the inhabitants of 〈◊〉 Gilead with the edge of the sword, both women and children. 11 * And this is it that you shall do: you shall utterly Nomb. 31. 17. destroy all the males and all the women that have lain by men. 12 And they found among the inhabitants of Jabesh Giléad four hundredth maids, virgins that had known no man by lying with any male: and they brought them unto the host to Shilóh, which is in the land of Canaan 13 ¶ Then the whole Congregation e To wit, 〈◊〉 four months after the discomfiture Chap. 20. 47 sent and spoke with the children of Benjamin that were in the rock of Rimmón, and called “ Or, friendly. peaceably unto them: 14 And Benjamin came again at that time, and they gave them wives which they had saved alive of the women of Jabesh Gilead: but they had not f For there lacked two hundredth. so enough for them. 15 And the people were sorry for Benjamin, because the Lord had made a breach in the tribes of Israel. 16 Therefore the Elders of the Congregation said, How shall we do for wines to the remnant? for the women of Benjamin are destroyed. 17 And they said, (There must be) an g Benjamin must be reserved to have the twelve 〈◊〉 in the inheritance of 〈◊〉. inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel. 18 Howbeit we may not give them wives of our daughters: for the children of Israel had sworn, saying, Cursed be he, that giveth a wife to Benjamin. 19 Therefore they said, Behold, there is a feast of the Lord every year in Shilóh (in a place,) which is on the h He describeth the place where the maids used yearly to dance, as the manner then was, and to sing psalms, and songs of God's works emongs them. Northside of Bethel, and on the Eastside of the way that goeth up from Bethel to Shechém, and to the South of Lebonáh. 20 Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go, and lie in wait in the vineyards. 21 And when you see that the daughters of Shilóh come out to dance in dances, then come you out of the vineyards, and catch you every man a wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go into the land of Benjamin. 22 And i Though they thought hereby to persuade men that they kept their oath, yet before GOD it was broken. when their fathers or their brethren come unto us to complain, we will say unto them, Have pity on them for our sakes, because we reserved not to each man his wife in the war, and because you have not given unto them hitherto, you have sinned. 23 And the children of Benjamin did so, and took wives of them that danced according to their k Meaning, two hundredth. number: which they took, and went away, and returned to their inheritance, and repaired the cities and dwelled in them. 24 So the children of Israel departed thence at that time, every man to his tribe, and to his family, and went out from thence every man to his inheritance. 25 * In those days there was no King in Israel, Chap. 17. 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉 1. and 〈◊〉. 1. (but) every man did that which was good in his eyes. THE BOOK OF RVTH THE ARGUMENT. THis book is entitled after the name of Ruth: which is the principal person spoken of in this 〈◊〉. Wherein also figuratively is set forth the state of the Church which is subject to manifold afflictions, and yet at length God giveth good and joyful issue: teaching us to abide with patience till God deliver us out of troubles. Herein also is described how jesus Christ, who according to the flesh aught to come of David, proceeded of Ruth, of whom the Lord jesus did vouchsafe to come, notwithstanding she was a Moabite of base condition, & a stranger from the people of God: declaring unto us thereby that the Gentiles should be sanctified by him and joined with his people, and that there should be but one sheepfold, and one shepherd. And it seemeth that this history appertaineth to the time of the judges. CHAP. I 1 Elimelech goeth with his wife and children into the land of Moáb. 3 He and his sons dye. 19 Naomi and Ruth come to Beth- 〈◊〉. 1 IN the time that the judges ” Ebr. judged. ruled, there was a dearth in the a In the land of Canaan. land, & a man of Bethlehem b In the tribe of 〈◊〉, which was also called Bethlehem 〈◊〉, because there was another city so called in the tribe of zebulun. Iudáh went for to sojourn in the country of Moáb, he, and his wife, and his two sons. 2 And the name of the man (was) Elimélech, and the name of his wife, Naomi: and the names of his two sons, Mahlon, and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehem Iudáh: and when they came into the land of Moáb, they continued there. 3 Then Elimélech the husband of Naomi died, and she remained with her two sons. 4 Which took them wives of the c By this wondered providence of God Ruth become one of God's household, of whom Christ same. Moabites: the one's name (was) Orpáh, and the name of the other Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 5 And Mahlón and Chilion died also both twain: so the woman was left (destitute) of her two sons, and of her husband. 6 ¶ Then she arose with her daughters in law, and returned from the country of Moáb: for she had heard say in the country of Moáb, that the Lord had d By sending them 〈◊〉 again. visited his people, and given them bread. 7 Wherefore she departed out of the place where she was, and her two daughters in law, with her, and they went on their way to return unto the land of Iudáh. 8 Then Naomi said unto her two daughters in law, Go, return each of you unto her own mother's house: the Lord show favour unto you, as you have done with the dead, and with me. 9 The Lord grant you, that you may find e Hereby it appeareth that Naomi by dwelling among idolaters was waxed, cold in the true zeal of God, which rather hath respect to the 〈◊〉 of the body then to the comfort of the soul. rest, either of you in the house of her houshand. And when she kissed them, they lift up their voice and wept. 10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return with thee unto thy people. 11 But Naomisaid, Turn again, my daughters: for what cause will you go with me? are there any more sons in my womb, that they may be your husbands? 12 Turn again, my daughters: go your way: for I am to old to have an husband, if I should say, I have hope, (and) if I had an husband this night yea, if I had born sons. 13 Would you tarry for them, till they were of age? would you be differred for them from taking of husbands? nay my daughters: for it grieveth me “ Or, more 〈◊〉 you. much for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is go out against me. 14 Then they lift up their voice, and wept again, and Orpáh f When 〈◊〉 leave & departed kissed her mother in law, but Ruth abode still with her. 15 And (Naomi) said, Behold, thy sister in law is go back unto her people and unto her gods: g No 〈◊〉 can prevail 〈◊〉 turn them back from God whom he hath 〈◊〉 to be his. return thou after thy sister in law. 16 And Ruth answered, Entreat me not to leave thee, nor to depart from thee: for whither thou goest, I will go: and where thou dwellest, I will dwell: thy people (shallbe) my people, and thy God my God. 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried, the Lord do so to me and more also, if (aught) but death depart thee and me. 18 ¶ When she saw that she was steadfastly minded to go with her, she left speaking unto her. 19 So they went both until they came to Bethlehem: & when they were come to Bethlehem, it was h Whereby appeareth that 〈◊〉 was of a 〈◊〉 family and of good 〈◊〉 noised of them through all the city, and they said, Is not this Naomi? 20 And she answered them, Call me not “ Or, beautiful. Nao mi, (but) call me “ Or, bitter. Mará: for the almighty hath given me much bitterness. 21 I went out full, and the Lord hath caused, me to return empty: why call you me Naomi, seeing the Lord hath humbled me, and the almighty hath brought me unto adversity. 22 So Naomi returned and Ruth the Moabitesse her daughter in law with her, when she came out of the country of Moáb: and they came to Bethlehem in the beginning of i Which was 〈◊〉 the month 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 part of March and part of April. barley harvest. CHAP. II 1 〈◊〉 gathered corn in the fields of Boaz. 15 The gentlnes of Boaz toward her. 1 THen Naomis husband had a kinsman, one of great a Both for virtue, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 riches. power of the family of Elimélech, and his name (was) Bóaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabitesse said unto Naomi, I pray thee, let me go to the field, and b This her humi litiedeclareth her great affection to wardher mother in law, for as much as she no painful diligence to get both their livings. ga' their ears of corn after him, in whose sight I found favour. And she said unto her, Go my daughter. 3 ¶ And she went, & came and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and it came to pass, that she met with the portion of the field of Boaz, who was of the family of Elimélech. 4 And behold, Bóaz came from Bethlehem, and said unto the reapers, The Lord (be) with you: and they answered him, The Lord bless thee. 5 Then said Bôaz unto his servant that was appointed overthe reapers, Whose maid is this? 6 And the servant that was appointed over the reapers, answered, and said, It is the Moabitish maid, that came with Naomi out of the country of Monab: 7 And she said unto us, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers “ Or, certain handfuls. among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued from that time in the morning unto now, save that she tarried a little in the house. 8 ¶ Then said Bóaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou, my daughter? go to none other field to gather, neither go from hence: but abide here by my maidens. 9 c That is, Take heed in 〈◊〉 field they doreape. Let thy eyes be on the field that they do reap, and go thou after thee (maidens) Have I not charged the servants, that they touch thee not? Moreover when thou art a thirst, go unto the vessels and drink of that which the servants have drawn. 10 Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, How have I found favour in thy eyes, that thou shouldest know me, seeing I am d Even of the Moabites, which are enemies to God's people. a stranger? 11 And Bôaz answered, and said unto her, All is told and showed me that thou hast done unto thy mother in law, since the death of thy husband, and how hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land where thou wast born, & art come unto a people which thou knewest not in time past. 12 The Lord recompense thy work and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose e 〈◊〉 that she shall never want 〈◊〉 thing if she put her trust in God and live under his protection. wings thou art come to trust. 13 Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord: for thou hast comforted me, and spoken comfortably unto thy maid, though I be not like to one of thy maids. 14 And Bôaz said unto her, At the meal time come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers, and he reached her parched corn: and she did eat, and was 〈◊〉, and f which she brought home to her mother in law. left thereof. 15 ¶ And when she arose to glean, Bóaz commanded his servants, saying, Let her gather among the sheaves, and do not rebuke her. 16 Also let fall (some) of the sheaves for her, & let it lie, that she may gather it up, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in the field until evening, and she threshed that she had gathered, & it was about an * Epháh of barley. Exod. 16 〈◊〉. 18 ¶ And she took it up, and went into the city and her mother in law saw what she had gathered: also she g To wit, of 〈◊〉 bag, as is in the Chalde. took forth, and gave to her that which she had reserved, when she was sufficed. 19 Then her mother in law said unto her Where hast thou gleaned to day? & where wroghtest thou? blessed be he, that knew thee. And she showed her mother in law, with whom she had wrought, and said, The man's name with whom I wrought to day, is Bóaz. 20 And Naomi said unto her daughter in law, Blessed be he of the Lord: for he ceaseth not to do good to the living and to the h To my 〈◊〉 band and 〈◊〉 when they were alive, and now to us. dead. Again Naomi said unto her, The man is near unto us, and of our affinity. 21 And Ruth the Moabitesse said, He said also certainly unto me, Thou shalt be with my servants, until they have ended all mine harvest. 22 And Naomi answered unto Ruth her daughter in law, It is best, my daughter, that thou go out with his maids, that they “ Or, fall upon thee. meet thee not in an other field. 23 Then she kept her by the maids of Bonaz, to gather unto the end of barley harvest, and of wheat harvest, and “ Or, returned to her mother in law. dwelled with her mother in law. CHAP. III 1 Naomi giveth Ruth counsel. 8. She 〈◊〉 at Bonaz feet 12 He acknowledgeth himself to be her kinsman. 1 AFterward Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall not I seek a Meaning, 〈◊〉 she Would provide her of an husband, with whom she might 〈◊〉. rest for thee, that thou mayest prospero? 2 Now also is not Bonaz our kinsman, with whose maids thou wast? behold, he winoweth barley to night in the “ Or, in the barn. floor. 3 Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: let not the b Boaz, not yet any other. man know of thee, until he have left eating & drinking. 4 And when he shall sleep, mark the place where he layeth him down, and go, and uncoverthe place of his feet, & lay thee down and he shall tell thee what thou shalt do. 5 And she answered her, All that thou biddest me, I will do. 6 ¶ So she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her. 7 And when Bóaz had eaten, and drunken, & c That is, had refreshed himself among his servants. cheered his heart, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn, and she came softly, and uncovered the place of his feet, and lay down. 8 And at midnight the man was afraid “ Or, turned him 〈◊〉 from one side to another. and caught hold: & lo, a woman lay at his feet. 9 Then he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thy hand maid: spread there fore the wing of thy garment over thy hand maid: for thou art the kinsman. 10 Then said he, Blessed be thou of the Lord my daughter: thou hast d Thou she 〈◊〉 thyself 〈◊〉 time to time more virtuous. she wed more goodness in the latter end, then at the beginning, in as much as thou folowedst not young men were they poor or rich. 11 And now, my daughter, fear not: I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know, that thou art a virtuous woman. 12 And now, it is true that I am thy kinsman, howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I 13 Tarry to night, and when morning is come, if he e If he will take thee to be his wife by the title of affinity, according to God's law, will do the duty of a kinsman unto thee, well, let him do the kinsman's duty: but if he will not do the kinsman's part, them will I do the duty of a kinsman, as the Lord liveth: sleep until the morning. Deut. 25 5. 14 ¶ And she lay at his feet until the morning: and she arose before one cold know another: for he said, Let no man know, that a woman came in to the floor. 15 Also he said, bring the “ Or, mantle. sheet that thou hast upon thee, and hold it. And when she held it, he measured six (measures) of barley, and laid them on her, and went into the city. 16 And when she came to her mother in law, she said, f Perceiving by her cominghome that he had not taken her to his 〈◊〉, she was astonished. Who art thou, my daughter? And she told her all that the man had done to her. 17 And said, These six (measures) of barley gave he me: for he said to me, Thou shalt not come empty unto thy mother in law. 18 Then said she, My daughter, sit still, until thou know how the thing will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he hath finished the matter this same day. CHAP. four 1 Bóaz speaketh to Ruths next kinsman touching her marriage. 7 The ancient custom in Israel. 10 Bóaz marrieth Ruth. of whom he begetteth Obed. 18 The generation of Phárez. 1 THen went Bóaz up to the a Which was the place of judgement. gate, and sat there, and behold, the kinsman, of whom Bôaz had spoken, came by: and he said, b The hebrews here use two words which have no proper signification, but serve to note a certain person as we say, ho, syrray, or ho, such one. Ho, such one, come, sit down here. And he turned, and sat down. 2 Then he took ten men of the Elders of the city, and said, Sat you down here. And they sat down. 3 And he said unto the kinsman, Naomi, that is come again out of the countrei of Moáb will sell a parcel of land, which was our brother Elimélechs'. 4 And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the “ Or, inhabitants. assistants, and before the Elders of my people. If thou wiltredeme it, redeem it: but if thou will't not redeem it, tell me: for I know that there is none c For thou art the next of the kin. besides thee to redeem it, and I am after thee. Then he answered, I will redeem it. 5 Then said Bonaz, What day thou byest the field of the hand of Naomi, thou must also buy it of Ruth the Moabitesse the wife of the dead, to star up the name of the dead, upon his d That his inheritance might bear his name that is dead. inheritance. 6 And the kinsman answered, I cannot redeem it, jest I destroy mine own inheritance: redeem my right to thee, for I cannot redeem it. 7 Now this was the manner beforetime in Israel, concerning redeeming and changing, for to establish all things: a man did pluck of his shoe, and gave it his neighbour, and this was a sure e That he had resigned his right, Deut. 25. 9 witness in Israel. 8 Therefore the kinsman said to Bôaz, Buy it for thee: and he drew of his shoe. 9 And Bóaz said unto the Elders and unto all the people, You are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimélechs', and all that was Chilions and Mahlóns, of the hand of Naomi. 10 And moreover, Ruth the Moabitesse the wife of Mahlón, have I bought to be my wife to star up the name of the dead upon his in heritance, and that the name of the dead be not put out from among his brethren, and from the gate of his f Or, of the 〈◊〉 where he remained. place: you are witnesses this day. 11 And all the people that were in the gate, and the Elders said, (We are) witness: the Lord make the wife that cometh into thy house like Rachel and like Leáh, which twain did build the house of Israel: & that thou mayest do worthily in g Ephráthah and 〈◊〉 are both one. Ephráthah, and be famous in Bethlehem, 12 And that thy house be like the house of Gen. 38. 29. Phárez [* whom Thamár bore unto judáh] of the seed which the Lord shall give thee of this young woman. 13 ¶ So Bóaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went inunto her, the Lord gave that she conceived, and bore a son. 14 And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed (be) the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, and h He shall leave a continnal 〈◊〉. his name shall be continued in Israel. 15 And this shall bring thy life again, and cherish thy old age: for thy daughter in law which loveth thee, hath born unto him, & she is better to thee then i Meaning, many sons. seven sons. 16 And Naomi took the child, and laid it in her lap, and become nurse unto it. 17 And (the women) her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a child born to Naomi, and called the name thereof Obed: the same was the father of Ishái, the father of David. 2. Chro. 2. 4. 18 ¶ These now are the generations of * k This genealogy is brought is to prove that David by succession came of the house of 〈◊〉. Phá Matth. 1. 3 rez: Phárez begat Hezrón, 19 And Hezrón begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadáb, 20 And Amminadáb begat Nahshón, and Nahshonn begat Salmáh, 21 And Salmón begat Bonaz, and Bonaz begat Obed, 22 And Obed begat Ishái, and Ishái begat David. THE FIRST BOOK OF Samuel. THE ARGUMENT. According as God had ordained Deut. 17. 14. that when the Israelites should be in the land of Canáan, he would appoint them a King: so here in this first book of Samuel is declared the state of this people under their first King Saul, who not content with that order, which God had for a time appointed for the government of his Church, demanded a King, to the intent they might be as other nations and in a greater assurance as they thought: not because they might the better thereby serve God, as being under the safeguard of him, which did represent jesus Christ the true deliverer: therefore he gave them a tyrant and an hypocrite to rule over them, that they might learn, that the person of a King is not sufficient to defend them, except God by his power preserve & keep them. And therefore he punisheth the ingratitude of his people and sendeth them continual wars both at home and abroad. And because Saul, whom of nothing God had preferred to the honour of a King, did not acknowledge God's mercy toward him, but rather disobeyed the word of God and was not zealous of his glory, he was by the voice of God put down from his state, and David the true figure of Messiah placed in his stead, whose patience, modesty, constancy, persecution by open enemies, feigned friends, and dissembling flatterers are left to the Church and to every member of the same, as a pattern and example to behold their state and vocation. CHAP. I 1 The genealogy of Elkanáh father of Samuel. 2 His two wives. 5 Hannah was barren and prayed to the Lord. 15 Her answer to Eli 20 Samuel is born. 24 She doth dedicated him to the Lord 1 THere was a man of one of the two a There were two Ramaths, so that in this city in mount Ephraim were zophin: that is, the learned men and Proditor phets. Ramathaim Zophim, of mount Ephráim, whose name (was) Elkanáh the son of jerohám, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 2 And he had two wives: the name of one (was) Hannáh, and the name of the other Peninnáh: and Peninnáh had children, but Hannáh had no children. Deut. 16, 16. 3 * And this man went up out of his city every year, to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of hosts in b For ' the Ark was there at that times. Shiloh, where were the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phine has Priests of the Lord 4 And on a day, when Elkanáh sacrificed, he gave to Peninnáh his wife and to all her sons and daughters portions. 5 But unto Hannáh he gave a worthy c Some read, a portion with an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. portion: for he loved Hannáh, and the Lord had made her barren. 6 ¶ And her adversary vexed her sore, for asmuch as she up braided her, because the Lord had made her barren. 7 [And so did he year by year] (and) as oft as she went up to the house of the Lord, thus she vexed her, that she wept and did not eat. 8 Then said Elkanáh her husband to her, Hannáh, why wepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thine heart troubled? am not I better to thee then ten d Let this suffice thee that I love thee no less, than if thou haddest many children. sons? 9 So Hannáh rose up after that they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh [and Eli the Priest sat upon a stole by one of the posts of the e That is, of the house, where the Ark was. Temple of the Lord,] 10 And she was troubled in her mind, and prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore: 11 Also she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts, if thou will't look on the trouble of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but give unto thy handmaid a man-child, than I will give him Nomb. 6. 5. unto the Lord all the days of his 〈◊〉, * and judg. 13. 5. there shall no razor come upon his head. 12 And as she continued praying before the Lord, Eli marked hermouth. 13 For Hannáh spoke in her heart: her lips did move only, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. 14 And Eli said unto her, How long will't thou be drunken? Put away ” Ebr. thy wine thy drunkenness from thee. 15 Then Hannah answered and said, Nay my Lord, (but) I am a woman ” Ebr. of an hard spirit. troubled in spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have * powered out my soul before Psal. 42. 5. the Lord 16 Count not thy handmaid ” Ebr. for a daughter of Belial. for a wicked woman: for of the abundance of my complaint and my grief have I spoken hitherto. 17 Then Eli answered, and said, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant thy petition that thou hast asked of him. 18 She said again, Let thy handmaid find f That is, pray unto the Lord for me. grace in thy sight: so the woman went her way, and did eat, and looked no more sad. 19 ¶ Then they rose up early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah. Now Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord g According to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on. remembered her. 20 For in process of time Hannah conceived, and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, Because, (said she,) I have asked him of the Lord 21 ¶ So the man h This Elkanah was a Levite. 1. Chro. 6. 27. and as some writ, once a yeré they accustomed to appear before the Lord with 〈◊〉 family. Elkanah and all his house went up to offer unto the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and his vow: 22 But Hannah went not up: for she said unto her husband, (I will tarry) until the child be weaned, than I will bring him that he may appear before Lord, and there abide for ever. 23 And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee best: tarry until thou hast weaned him: only the Lord accomplyshehies i Because her prayer took effect, therefore it fwas 〈◊〉 the Lords promise. word, So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him. 24 ¶ And when she had weaned him, she took him with her with three bullocks & an* Ephah Exod. 16 36. of flower and a bottle of wine, and brought “ Ebr. a child. him unto the house of the Lord in Shiloh, and the child was" young. 25 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. 26 And she said, O my Lord, as thy k That is, most certainly. soul liveth, my Lord, I am the woman that stood with thee here praying unto the Lord 27 I prayed for this child, and the LORD hath given me my desire which I asked of him. 28 Therefore also I have ” Ebr. lente. given him unto the Lord: as long as he liveth he shallbe given unto the Lord: and he l Meaning, Eli gave thanks to God for her. worshipped the Lord there. CHAP. II 1 The song of Hannah. 12 The sons of Eli, wicked. 13 The new custom of the Priests. 18 Samuel ministereth before the Lord: 20 Eli blesseth Elkanah and his wife. 23 Eli reproveth his sons. 27 God sendeth a Prophet to Eli. 31 Eli is menaced for not chastising his children. 1 ANd Hannah a After that she had obtained a son by prayer, she gave thanks. prayed, and said, Mine heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine b I have recovered strength and glory by the benefit of the Lord horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is c I can answer them, that reprove my barrenness enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2 There is none holy as the Lord: yea, there is none besides thee, and there is no GOD like our God. 3 Speak d In that you condemn my 〈◊〉, you, show your pride against God. no more presumptuously: let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord (is) a God of knowledge, and by him enterprises are established. 4 The bow (and) the mighty men are broken, and the weak have gird themselves with strength. 5 They that were full, are hired forth for e They sell their labours for necessary 〈◊〉. bread, and the hungry are no more (hired,) so that barren hath born “ Or, many. seven: and she that had many children, is feeble. Deut. 32. 39 6 * The Lord killeth and maketh alive: bringeth Wisd. 16. 13. Tob 13. 2. down to the grave and raiseth up. 7 The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: bringeth low, and exalteth. 8 * He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, Psal, 113. 70 and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set (them) among f He prefereth to honour and putteth down according to his own 〈◊〉 man's iudgemet be 〈◊〉. princes, and to make them inherit the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the g Therefore he may dispose all things according to his will. Lords, and he hath set, the world upon them. 9 He will keep the feet of his Saints, and the wicked shall keep silence in darkness: for in (〈◊〉 own) might shall no man be strong. 10 The LORDS adversaries shallbe destroyed, and out of heaven shall he * thunder Chap, 7. 10. upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the world, and shall give power unto his h She grounded her prayer on le sus Christ which was to come. King, and exalt the horn of his Anointed. 11 And Elkanah went to Ramáh to his house, and the child did minister upon the Lord i In all that Eli commanded him. before Eli the Priest. 12 ¶ Now the sons of Eli (were) wicked men (and) k That is, they neglected his ordinance. knew not the Lord 13 For the Priest's custom toward the people (was this:) when any man offered sacrifice, the priests “ Or, son. boy came, while the flesh was seething and a fleshoke with three teeth in the hand. 14 And thrust it into the kettle, or into the cauldron, or into the pan, or into the pot: l transgressing the ordre appointed in the Law, levit. 7. 31. for their bellies sake all that the fleshoke brought up, the Priest took for him self: thus they did unto all the Israelites, that came thither to Shilóh. 15 Yea, before they burned the m Which was commanded first to have been offered to God. fat, the Priest's boy came and said to the man thar offered, Give me flesh to roast for the Priests: for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw. 16 And if any man said unto him, Let them burn the fat according to the “ Or, Law. custom, then take as much as thy heart n Not passing for their own profit so GOD might be served aright. desireth: then he would answer, Not, but thou shalt give it now: and if thou will't not, I will take it by force. 17 Therefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord: for men o Seeing the 〈◊〉 ble abuse thereof. abhorred the offering of the Lord 18 ¶ Now Samuel being a young child ministered before the Lord, girded with a linen * Ephód. Exod. 28. 4, 19 And his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband, to offer the yearly sacrifice. 20 And Eliblessed Elkanáh and his wife, and said, The Lord give theesede of this woman, for “ Or, for the thing that she 〈◊〉 lent to the Lord: to wit Samuel. the petition that she asked of the Lord: and they departed unto their place. 21 And the Lord visited Hannáh, so that she conceived, and bore three sons, and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord 22 ¶ So Eli was very old, and herded all that his sons did unto all Israel, and how they lay with the women that p Which 〈◊〉 (as the hebrews' write) after their travel, when 〈◊〉 came to be purified, read. Exod. 38. 8. Levi. 12. 6. assembled at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 23 And he said unto them, Why do you such things? for of all this people I hear evil reports of you. 24 (Do no more,) my sons: for it is no good report that I hear, (which is,) that you make the Lords people to q Because they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their duty to God, ver. 17 trespass. 25 If one man sin against an other, the judge shall judge it: but if a man sin against the Lord, who will plead for him? Notwithstanding they obeyed not the voice of their father, because the Lord r So that to obey good admonitions is God's mercy, and to disobey them, is 〈◊〉 just judgement for sin. would slay them. 26 ¶ [Now the 〈◊〉 Samuel profited and grew and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.] 27 And there came a man of GOD unto Eli and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, did not I plainly appear unto the house of thys father, when they were in Egypt in Pharohs 〈◊〉 wit, 〈◊〉. house? 28 And I chose him out of all the tribes of israel to be my Priest, to offer upon mine altar, and to burn incense, and to wear an Ephó before me, and * I gave unto the house of thy levit. 10. 14. father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel. 29 Wherefore have you t Why have you 〈◊〉 my sacrifices, and as it were trod them under feet. kiked against my sacrifice and mine offering, which I commanded in my Tabernacle, and honourest thy children above me, to make yourselves fat of the first fruits of all the offerings of israel my people? 30 Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said, that thy house and the house of thy father should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord says, u Godg promises are only effectual to such as he giveth constancy, to fear and obey him. It shall not be so: for them that honour me, I will honour, and they that despise me, shall be despised. 31 Behold, the days come, that I will cut of thy x Thy power and authority, arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thy house. 32 And thou y Thy posterity shall see the glory of the chief Priest translated to ano there, whom they shall 〈◊〉. 1. king. 2. 27. shalt see (thy) enemy in the habitation (of the Lord) in all things where with (God) shall bless israel, and there shall not be an old man in thy house for ever. 33 Nevertheless, I will not destroy every one of thy from mine altar, to make thy eyes to fail, and to make thy heart sorrowful: & all the multitude of thy house shall “ Or, when they come to means age. die (when they be) men. 34 And this shallbe a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons Hophni & Phinehás: in one day they shall die both. 35 And I will star me up a z Meaning zadok, 〈◊〉 succeeded 〈◊〉, & was 〈◊〉 figure of Christ. faithful Priest, that shall do according to mine heart and according to my mind: and I will build him a sure house, and he shall walk before mine Anointed for ever. 36 And all that are left in thy house, shall come and a That it shall be inferior unto him bow down to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Appoint me I pray thee, to one of the Priests offices, that I may eat a morsel of bread. CHAP. III 1 There was no manifest vision in the time of Eli. 4 The Lord calleth Samuel three times. 11 And showeth what shall come upon Eli and his house. 18 The same declareth Samuel to Eli. 1 NOw the child Samuel 〈◊〉 unto the Lord a The Chalde text readeth while Eli lived. before Eli: and the word of the Lord was b Because there were very few Prophets to declare it. precious in those days: for there was no manifest vision. 2 And at that time, as Eli lay in his c In the court next to the Tabernacle. place, his eyes begun to wax dim that he cold not se. 3 And yet the d That is the 〈◊〉 pes which burned in the night. light of God went out Samuel slept in the temple of the Lord, where the Ark of God was. 4 Then the Lord e josephus writeth that Samuel was twelve year old, when the Lord appeared to him. called Samuel: and he said, Here I am. 5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I, fôr thou called'st me. But he said, I called thee not: go again (and) sleep. And he went and slept. 6 And the Lord called once again, Samuel. And Samuel arose, and went to Eli and said, I am here: for thou diddest call me. And he answered, I called the not, my son: go again (and) sleep. 7 Thus (did) Samuel, before he knew f By vision. the Lord, and before the word of the Lord was revealed unto him. 8 And the Lord called Samuel again the third time: and he arose, and went to Eli, and said, I am here: for thou hast called me. Then Eli g Such was the corruption of those times that the chief Priest was become 〈◊〉 and negligent to understand the Lords appearing. perceived that the Lord had called the child. 9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go (and) sleep: & if he call thee, then say, Speak Lord for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went, and slept in his place. 10 ¶ And the Lord came, & stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel, Then Samuel answered, Speak, for thy servant heareth. 11 ¶ Then the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, whereof whosoever shall hear, his two ears shall h God declareth what sudden fear shall come upon men when they shall hear that the Ark is 〈◊〉 and also the Elis house destroyed. tingle. 12 In that day I will raiseup against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make and end. 13 And I have told him that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knoweth, because his sons ran into a slander, and he stayed them not. 14 Now therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the wickedness of Elis house, shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering i Meaning, that his 〈◊〉 should never en joy the chief Priests office. for ever. 15 afterward Samuel slept until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord, and Samuel feared to show Eli the vision. 16 ¶ Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel my son. And he answered, Here I am. 17 Then he said, What is it, that (the Lord) said unto thee? I pray thee, hide it not from me. God k God punish thee after this & that sort, except thoutel metrueth Ruth. 1. 17. do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me, of all that he said unto thee. 18 So Samuel told him every whit, and hide no thing from him. Then he said, It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good. 19 ¶ And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and let none of his words l The Lord accomplished what soever he had said. fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beershéba knew “ Or, that Samuel was the faithful Prophet of the Lord that faithful Samuel (was) the Lord's Prophet. 21 And the Lord appeared again in Shilôh: for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Shilôh by ” Ebr. by the word of the Lord his word. CHAP. four 1 Israel is overcome by the Philistines. 4 They do fet the Ark, wherefore the Philistines do fear. 10 The Ark of the Lord is taken. 11 Eli and his children dye. 19 The death of the wife of Phinehás the some of Eli. 1 ANd Samuel speak unto all Israel: () 〈◊〉 the departure of the Israelites out of Egypt unto the time of Samuel are about 390. year. and Israel went out against the Philistines to battle and pitched beside “ Or, stone of help. Chap. 7. 12. Ebéns ézer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphék. 2 And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined the battle, Israel was smitten down before the Philistines: who slew of the army in the field about four thousand men. 3 So when the people were come into the camp, the Elders of Israel said, a For it may 〈◊〉 that this war was under taken by Samuéls' commandment. Wherefore hath the Lord smitten us this day before the Philistines? let us bring the Ark of the covenant of the Lord out of Shilóh unto us, that when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. 4 Then the people sent to Shilóh, and brought from thence the Ark of the covenant of the Lord of hosts, who b For he used to appear to 〈◊〉 between the 〈◊〉 over the Ark of the covenant. dwelleth between the Cherubims: and there (were) the two sons of Eli, Hophni, and Phinehás, with the Ark of the covenant of God. 5 And when the Ark of the covenant of the Exod 25 vers. 17. Lord came into the host, all Israel shouted a mighty shout, so that the earth rang again 6 And when the Philistines herded the noise of the shout, they said, What means the sound of this mighty shout in the host of the hebrews? & they understood, that the Ark of the Lord was come into the host. 7 And the Philistines were afraid, & said, God is come into the host: therefore said they c Before we fought against men, & now God is come to fight against us. woe unto us for it hath not been so heretofore 8 Woe unto us, who shall deliver us out of the hand of these mighty Gods? these are the Gods that smote the Egyptians with all the plagues in the d For in the read Sea in the wilderness the Egyptians were destroyed, which was the last of all his plagues. wilderness. 9 Be strong and play the men, o Philistines that you be no servants unto the hebrews, * as they have served you: be valiant therefore, and fight. 10 And the Philistines fought, and Israel was judge, 13. 1. smitten down, and fled every man into his tent: & there was an exceeding great slaughter: for there fell of Israel e David alluding to this place Psal. 77 63. saith they were consumed with fire meaning they were suddenly destroyed. thirty thousand footmen. 11 And the Ark of God was taken, & the two sons of Eli, Hophni, and Phine hás died. 12 And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his clotheses f In token of sorrow & mourning. rend, and eatth upon his head. 13 And when he came, lo, Eli 〈◊〉 upon a seat by the way side, waiting: for his heart g Jest it should be taken of the enemies. feared for the Ark of God: and when the man came into the city to tell it, all the city cried out. 14 And when Eli herded the noise of the crying, he said, What means this noise of the tumult? and the man came in hastily, and told Eli. 15 [Now Eli (was) fourscore, and eighteen year old, and * his eyes were dim that he Chap. 3. 2. cold not se.] 16 And the man said unto Eli, I came from the army, and I fled this day out of the host: & he said, What thing is done, my son? 17 Then the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people: & moreover thy two sons, Hophni and Phinehás h According, as God had a 〈◊〉 said. are dead, and the Ark of God is taken. 18 ¶ And when he had made mention of the Ark of God, (Eli) fell from his seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck was broken, and he died: for he was an old man and heavy: and “ Or, governed. he had judged Israel forty years. 19 And his daughter in law Phinehás wife was with child (near) “ Or, to 〈◊〉 out. her travel: and when she herded the report that the Ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she i And settled her body toward her traúel. bowed herself, and traveled: for her pains came upon her. 20 And about the time of her death, the women that stood about her, said unto her, Fear not: for thou hast born a son: but she answered not, nor regarded it. 21 And she named the child Ichabód, saying, " Or, No glory, or, where is the glory. The glory is departed from Israel, because the Ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband. 22 She said again, k She uttered her great sorrow by repeating her words. The glory is departed from Israel: for the Ark of God is taken. CHAP. V. 2 The Philistines 〈◊〉 the Ark into the house of Dagón which idol fell down before it. 6 The men of Ashdód are plagued. 8 The Ark is carried into Gath and after to Ekrón. 1 THen the Philistines took the Ark of God and carried it from Ebéns ézer unto a Which was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines. Ashdond, 2 Even the Philistines took the Ark of God, and brought it into the house of b Which was their chief idol, & as some writ from the navel downward was like a fish and upward like a man. Dagonn, and set it by Dagonn. 3 And when they of Ashdond rose the next day in the morning, behold, Dagonn was fallen upon his face on the ground before the Ark of the Lord, and they tokeup Dagón, and set him in his place again. 4 Also they rose up early in the morning the next day, & behold, Dagón was fallen upon his face on the ground before the Ark of the Lord, and the head of Dagonn and the two palms of his hands (were) cut of upon the threshold: only the stump of Dagón was left to him. 5 Therefore the Priests of Dagón, and all that come into Dagons' house c Thus in stead of acknowledging the true God by this 〈◊〉, they fall to a farther superstition Psal. 78. 66 tread not on the threshold of Dagón in Ashdód, unto this day. 6 But the hand of the Lord was heavy upon them of Ashdond, and destroyed them, & smote them with * emerods, (both) Ashdond, and the coasts thereof. 7 And when the men of Ashdond saw this, they said, Let not the Ark of the God of Israel abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us and upon Dagonn our god. 8 They sent therefore and gathered all the princes of the Philistines unto them, and said d Though they had felt God's power and were affrayed thereof, yet they would farthert: ie him, which thing God turned to their destruction and his glory. What shall we do with the Ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the Ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath: and they carried the Ark of the God of Israel about. 9 And when they had carried it about, the hand of the LORD was against the city with a very great destruction, and he smote the men of the city both small and great, and they had emerods in their secret parts. 10 ¶ Therefore they sent the Ark of GOD to Ekronn: and assoon as the Ark of GOD came to Ekronn, the Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought the Ark of the GOD of Israel to us to slay us, and our people. 11 Therefore they sent, and gathered together all the princes of the Philistines & said, Sand e The wicked when they feel 〈◊〉 hand of God, grudge & reject him, where the godly humble themselves and cry for mercy. away the Ark of the God, of Israel, & let it return to his own place, that it slay us not and our people: for there was a destruction (and) death through out all the city, (and) the hand of God was very sore there. 12 And the men that died not, were smitten with the emerods: and the cry of the city went up to heaven. CHAP. VI 1 The time that the Ark was with the Philistines which they sent again with a gift. 12 It cometh to Bethshémesh. 17 The Philistines offer golden emerods. 19 The men of Bethshémesh are strike for looking into the Ark. 1 SO the Ark of the Lord was in the country of the Philistines a They thought by continuance of time the plague would have ceased and so would have kept the Ark stil. seven months. 2 And the Philistines called the Priests and the soothe sayers, saying What shall we do with the Ark of the Lord? tel us where with we shall sand it home again? 3 And they said, If you sand away the Ark of the God of Israel, sand it not away empty, but give unto it b The idolaters confess there is a true God, who punisheth sin justly. a sin offering: then shall you be healed, and it shallbe known to you, why his hand departeth not from you. 4 Then said they, What shallbe the sin offering, which we shall give unto it? And they answered, Five golden emerods & five golden mice, according to the number of the Princes of the Philistines: for one plague (was) on you all, and on your princes. 5 Wherefore you shall make the similitudes of your emerods, and the similitudes of your mice that destroy the land: so you shall give glory unto the God of Israel, that he may take his hand from you, & from your c This is 〈◊〉 judgement upon the 〈◊〉 that knowig the true God they worship him not a right. gods and from your land. 6 Wherefore then should you harden your hearts, as the Egyptians and Pharaôh hardened their hearts, when he wrought wonderfully among them, * did they not let them Exod. 12. 31. go, and they departed? 7 Now therefore make a new cart, and take two melche cows, on whom there hath come no yoke: and tie the cows to the cart and bring the calves home from them. 8 Then take the Ark of the Lord, and set it upon the cart, and put the d Meaning the golden emerods & the golden mice. jewels of gold which you give it for a sin offering in a coffer by the side thereof, and sand it away, that it may go. 9 And take heed, if it go up by the way of his own coast to Bethshémesh, it is e The God of Israel. he that did us this great evil: but if not, we shall know then, that it is not his hand that smote us, (but) it was a f The wicked attribute almost 〈◊〉 thing to fortune and chance, whereasin deed there is nothing done without God's 〈◊〉 vidence & decree chance that happened us. 10 And the men did so: for they took two cows that gave milk, and tied them to the cart and shut the calves at home. 11 So they set the Ark of the LORD upon the cart, and the coffer with the mice of gold, and with the similitudes of their emerods. 12 And the cows went the straight way to Bethshémesh, and kept one path, and lowed as they went, and turned neither to the right hand nor to the left: also the princes of the Philistines went after g For the trial of the 〈◊〉. them, unto the borders of Bethshémesh. 13 Now they of Bethshémesh were reaping their wheat harvest in the valley, and they lift up their eyes, and spied the Ark, and rejoiced when they saw it. 14 ¶ And the cart came into the field of joshúa a Bethshemite, and stood still there, there was also a great stone, and h To wit, themê of Bethshémesh, which were Israelites. they clave the wood of the cart and offered the cows for a burned offering unto the Lord 15 And the Levites took down the Ark of the Lord, and the coffer that was with it, wherein the jewels of gold were, and put them on the great stone, and the men of Bethshémesh offered burned offering, and sacrificed sacrifices that same day unto the Lord 16 And when the five princes of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekrón the same day. 17 ¶ So these are the golden emerods, which the Philistines gave for a sin offering to the Lord: for i These were the five principal cities of the Philistines which were not all conquered unto the time of David. Ashdód one, for Gazá one, for Askelón one, for Gath one, (and) for Ekrón one. 18 And golden mice, according to the number of all the cities of the Philistines, (belonging) to the five princes, both of walled towns and of towns unwalled, unto the great (stone) of Abél, whereó they set the Ark of " Or, the plain, or lamentation. the Lord: (which stone remains) unto this day in the field of joshua the Bethshemite. 19 And he smote of the men of Bethshémesh because they k For it was not lawful to 〈◊〉 either to touch or to see it, save only to Aaron and his sons. had looked in the Ark of the Lord: he slew even among the people fifty thousand men and three score and ten men & the people lamented, because the Lord had slain the people with so great a slaughter. Nomb. 4. 15. & 〈◊〉. 20 Wherefore the men of Bethshémesh said who is able to stand before this holy Lord God? and to whom shall he go from us? 21 And they sent messengers to the inhabitants of Kyriath-iearim, saying, The Philistines have brought again the Ark of the LORD: come you down (and) take it up to you. CHAP. VII. 1 The Ark is brought to Kiriath-iearim. 3 Samuel exhorteth the people to forsake their sins and 〈◊〉 to the Lord 10 The Philistines fight against Israel and are overcome. 16 Samuel judgeth israel. 1 THen the men of a A city in the tribe of Iudáh, called also 〈◊〉 báal. Kiriathiarim came, & took up the Ark of the Lord, & brought it into the house of Abinadáb in the hill: and they sanctified Eleazár his son, to keep josh. 15. 60. the Ark of the Lord 2 [For while the Ark abode in Kiriath-iearim, the time was long, for it was twenty years] and all the house of Israel lamented b Lamented for their sins and followed the Lord after the Lord 3 ¶ Then Samuel spoke unto all the house of Israel, saying, If you become again unto the Lord with your heart, * put away the strange josh. 24. 15. gods from among you, and * Ashtaróth, and judg. 2. 13. direct your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him * only, and he shall deliver you out of Deut. 6. 4. Mat. 4. 10. the hand of the Philistines. 4 Then the children of Israel did put away * judg. 2 11, Baalim and Ashtarôth, and served the Lord only. 5 And Samuel said, Gather all israel to c For Shiloh was now desolate, because the Philistines had taken thence the 〈◊〉. Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord. 6 And they gathered together to Mizpeh, & d The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hath, that they drew water out of their heart that is wept abundantly for their sins. drew water and powered it out before the Lord, and fasted the same day, and said there We have sinned against the Lord. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpenh. 7 When the Philistines herded that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the princes of the Philistines went up against Israel: and when the children of Israel herded that, they were afraid of the Philistines. 8 And the children of Israel said to Samuéll, Cease not to e Signifying that in the prayers of the godly there aught to be a vehement zeal, cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he may save us out of the hand of the Philistines. 9 Then Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it all together for a burned offering unto the Lord, & Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel, and the Lord herded him. 10 And as Samuel offered the burned offering, the Philistines came to fight against Israel: but the Lord f According to the prophecy of Hannáh San. vels' mother. thundered with a great thunder that day upon the Philistines, and scattered them: so they were slain before Israel. 11 And the men of Israel went from Mizpeh, Chap. 2. 10. and pursued the Philistines, and smote them until (they came) under Bethcar. 12 Then Samuel took a stone and pitched it between Mizpeh and g Which was a great rock over against Mizpeh. Shen, and called the name thereof, Ebénézer, & he said Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. 13 ¶ So the Philistines were brought under, and they came no more again into the coasts of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel. 14 Also the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel, were restored to Israel, from Ebrón even to Gath: and Israel delivered the coasts of the same out of the hands of the Philistines: and there was peace between Israel and the h Meaning, the Philistines. Amorites. 15 And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. 16 And went about year by year to Bethel, & Gilgál and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places. 17 Afterwards he returned to Ramáh: for there was his house, & there he judged Israel: also he built an i Which was 〈◊〉 contrary to the Law: for as yet a certain place was not 〈◊〉 ted. altar there unto the Lord CHAP. VIII. 1 Samuel maketh his sons judges over Israel, who follow not his steps. 5 The Israelites ask a King. 〈◊〉 Samuel declareth in what state they should be under the King. 19 Notwithstanding they ask one still, and the Lord willeth Samuel to grant unto them. 1 WHen Samuéll was no we become old, he a Because he was not able to 〈◊〉 the charge. made his sons judges over Israel. 2 [And the name of his elder son was b Who was also called Vashni. Joel and the name of the second Abia'h] (even) judges in Beer-Sheba. 1. Chro. 6. 28. 3 And his sons walked not in his ways but Deut. 16. 19 turned aside after lucre and * took rewards, and perverted the judgement. 4 ¶ Wherefore all the Elders of Israèl gathered them together, and came to Samuel unto c For there his house was. Ramáh. 5 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, Chap. 7. 17. Ose. 13. 10. and thy sons walk not in thy ways: * Act. 13. 21. make us now a King to judge us like all nations. 6 But the thing d Because they were not 〈◊〉 with the order that God had appointed, but would be governed as were the Gentiles. displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a King to judge us: and Samuéll prayed unto the Lord 7 And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hear the voice of the people in all that they shall say unto thee: for they have not cast thee away, but they have cast me away, that I should not reign over them. 8 As they have ever done since I brought them out of Egypt even unto this day, [and have forsaken me, and served other gods] even so do they unto thee. 9 Now therefore harken unto their voice: howbeit yet e To prove if they will forsake their wicked purpose testify unto them and she we then the manner of the King that shall reign over them. 10 ¶ So Samuéll told all the words of the Lord unto the people that asked a King of him. 11 And he said, This shallbe the f Not the kings have this authority by their office but that such as reign" in God's wrath should usurp this over their brethren contrary to the Law. manner of the King that shall reign over you: he will take your sons, and appoint them to his charets, and to be his horsemen, and (some) shall run before his chariot. Deut. 17. 〈◊〉 12 Also he will make them his captains over thousands and captains over fifties, and to ear his ground, and to reap his harvest, & to make instruments of war, & the things that serve for his charets. 13 He will also take your daughters and make them apoticaryes, and cooks and bakers. 14 And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your best olive trees, & give them to his servants. 15 And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give it to his “ Or, chief officers. eunuchs, and to his servants. 16 And he will take your men servants, and your maid servants, and the chief of your young men, and your asses, and put them to his work. 17 He will take the tenth of your sheep, and you shallbe his servants. 18 And you shall cry out at that day, because of your King, whom you have choose you, and the Lord will not g Because you repet not for vour sins, but because you smart for your afflictions, where into you cast yourselves willingly. here you at that day. 19 But the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, but did say, Nay, but there shallbe a King over us. 20 And we also will be like all (other) nations, and our King shall judge us, & go out before us, and fight our battles. 21 Therefore when Samuel herded all the words of the people, he rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord 22 And the Lord said to Samuel, “ Or, grant their request. Hearken unto their voice, and make them a King. And Samuel said unto the men of Israêl, Go every man unto his city. CHAP. IX. Saúl seeking his father's asses, by the counsel of his servant goeth to Samuel 9 The Prophets called Seers. 15 The Lord revealeth to Samuel Sauls coming commanding to 〈◊〉 him King. 22 Samuel bringeth Saul to the feast. 1 THere was now a man of Benjamin a That is, both valiant and rich Chap. 14. 51. mighty in power named * Kish the son of 〈◊〉. Chro. 8. 23. Abiél, the son of Zerór, the son of Bechoráth, the son of Aphiah, the son of a man of jemini. 2 And he had a son called Saúl, a b So that it might semè that God approved their request in appointing 〈◊〉 such a person. godly young man and a fair: so that among the children of Israel there was none goodlier than he: from the shoulders up ward he was higher than any of the people. 3 And the Asses of Kish saul's father were lost therefore Kish said to Saúl his son, Take now one of the servants with thee, & arise, go, and c All these circumstances were means to serve unto God's providence, whereby Saul (though not approved of God) was made king. seek the asses. 4 So he passed through mount Ephráim and went through the land of Shalisháh, but they found them not. Then they went through the land of Shalim, and (there they were) not he went also through the land of jemini, but they found them not. 5 When they came to the land of d 〈◊〉 was Ramath, zophim the city of Samuel. Zuph, Saúl said unto his servant that was with him, Come and let us return, jest my father leave (the care) of asses, and take thought for us. 6 And he said unto him, Behold now, in this city is a man of God, and he is an honourable man: all that he saith cometh to pass: let us now go rhither, if so be that he can show us what way we may go. 7 Then said Saúl to his servant, Well then let us go: but what shall we bring unto the man? For the “ Or, victuals. bread is spent in our vessels, & there is no present to bring to the man of GOD: what have we? 8 And the servant answered Saúl again, and said, Behold, I have found about me the fourth part of a e Which is 〈◊〉 five pennies read. shekle of silver: that will I give the man of God, to tell us our way. 9 [Before time in Israel when a man went to seek Gen. 23. 15. an answer of God, thus he spoke, Come and let us go to the f So called because he foresaw 〈◊〉 to come. Seer: for (he that is called) now a Prophet, was in the old time called a Seer] 10 Then said Saúl to his servant, Well said, come let us go: so they went into the city where the man of God was. 11 ¶ And as they were going up the high way to the city, they found maids that came out to draw water, and said unto them, Is there here a Seer? 12 And they answered them, and said, Yea: lo, (he is) before you make haste now, for he came this day to the city: for there is an g That is a feast 〈◊〉 them offering which should be keep in an high place of the 〈◊〉 appointed for that use. offering of the people this day in the high place. 13 When you shall come into the city, you shall find him straight way yet he come up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he will h That is, give thanks, and distribute the meat according to their custom. bless the sacrifice: and then eat they that be bidden to the feast: now therefore go up: for even now shall you find him. 14 Then they went up into the city, and when they were come into the mids of the city, Samuel came out against them, to go up to the high place. 15 ¶ * But the Lord had revealed to Samuel ” Ebr. in his care. secretly Chap. 15. 1. Act. 13. 21. [a day before Saul came] saying, 16 tomorrow about this time I will sand thee a man out of the land of Benjamin? him shalt thou anoint to be governor over my people Israel, that he may i Not withstanding their wickedness, yet God was ever mindful of his 〈◊〉 tance. save my people out of the hands of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, and their cry is come unto me. 17 When Samuel therefore saw Saúl, the LORD answered him, See, this is the man whom I speak to thee of, he shall rule my people. 18 Then went Saúl to Samuel in the mids of the gate, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, where the Seers house is. 19 And Samuel answered Saúl, and said, I am the Seer: go up before me unto the high place, for you shall eat with me to day, and tomoro we I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thy k Meaning, all that thou desirest to know. heart. 20 And as for thy asses that were lost three days ago, care not for them: for they are found, and l Whom doth israel desire to be their King but thee on whom (is set) all the desire of Israel? is it not upon thee and on all thy father's house? 21 ¶ But Saúl answered, and said, Am not I the son of jemini of the smallest tribe of Israel? and my family (is) the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin. Wherefore then speakest thou so to me? 22 And Samuel took Saúl and his servant, and brought them into the m Where the feast was. chamber, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden: which were about thirty persons. 23 And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring forth the portion which I gave thee, & where of I said unto thee, Keep it with thee. 24 And the cook took up the shoulder, and that which was n That is, the shoulder with the breast, which the Priest had for his family in all peace offerings Levi 10. 14. upon it, and set it before Saúl. And (Samuel) said, Behold, that which is left, set it before thee (and) eat: for hitherto hath it been kept for thee, saying, Also I o That both by the assembling of the people, and by the meat pro pared for thee, thou mighest understand that I knew of thy coming. have called the people. So Saúl did eat with Samuel that day. 25 And when they were come down from the high place into the city, he communed with Saul upon the top of the house: 26 And when they arose early about the spring of the day, Samuel called Saul to the p To speak with him secretly: for the houses were flat above. top of the house, saying, up, that I may sand thee away. And Saúl arose, and they went out, both he, and Samuel. 27 And when they were come down to the end of the 〈◊〉, Samuel said to Saúl, Bid the servant go before us, [and he went] but stand thou still now, that I may she we thee q God's common dement as concerning thee. the word of God. CHAP. X. 6 Saúl is anointed King by Samuel. 9 God changes Sauls heart and he prophesieth 17 Samuel assembleth the people, and showeth them their sins 21 〈◊〉 is choose King by lot. 25 Samu lwriteth the King's office. 1 THen Samuel took a viol of a In the Law this anointing 〈◊〉 the gifts of the holy Ghost, which were necessary for them that should rule. Gen 35 20. oil and powered it upon his head, and kissed him and said, Hath not the Lord anointed thee to be governor over his inheritance? 2 When thou shalt depart from me this day, thou shalt find two men by * rahel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin, even at Zelzáh, and they will say unto thee, The b Samuel confirmeth him by the signs that God hath appointed him king. asses which thou wentest to seek, are found: and lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? 3 Then shalt thou go forth from thence and shalt come to the plain of Tabonr, and there " Or, oak. shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel: one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine: 4 And they will ask thee ” Ebr. of peace. if all be well, and will give thee two (loaves of) bread, which thou shalt receive of their hands. 5 After that shalt thou come to the c Which was an hieplace in the city kiriathiearim, where the 〈◊〉 was. hill of God where is the garrisons of the Philistines: and when thou art come thither to the city, thou shalt meet a company of Prophets Chap. 7. 1. coming down from the high place with a viol, and atymbrel, and a pipe, and an harp before them, and they shall prophecy. 6 Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophecy with them, & shalt be turned into another man. 7 Therefore when these signs shall come unto thee, do as occasion shall 〈◊〉: for God (is) with thee. 8 And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgál: and I also will come down unto thee to offer burned offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifices of peace. * Tarry for me seven days, till 〈◊〉. 13. 8. I come to thee and show thee what thou shalt do. 9 And when he had turned his ” Ebr. shoulder. back to go from Samuéll, God gave him another d He gave him such virtues as were meet for a king. heart: and all tose tokens came to pass that same day. 10 ¶ And when they came thither to the hill, behold, the company of Prophets met him and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he ” Or, sang 〈◊〉 prophesied among them. 11 Therefore all the people that knew him before, when they saw that he prophesied among the Prophets, said each to other? What is come unto the son of Kish? * is Chap. 19 24. Saúl also among the Prophets? 12 And one of the same place answered, & said But who is their e Meaning, that prophecy cometh not by succession, but is given, 〈◊〉 whom it pleaseth God. father? Therefore it was a proverb, 〈◊〉 Saúl also among the f Noting thereby him that from low degree cometh suddenly to honour. Prophets? 13 And when he had made an end of prophesying, he came to the high place. 14 And Sauls uncle said unto him, and to his servant. Whether went you? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel. 15 And Sauls uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you, 16 Then Saúl said to his uncle, He told us plainly that the asses were found: but con cerning the kingdom where of Samuel spoke, told he him not. 17 ¶ And Samuéll g Both to 〈◊〉 unto then their fault in ask a king, and also to show God's sentence therein. assembled the people unto the Lord in Mizpeh. 18 And he said unto the children of Israel, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, I have brought Israel out of Egypt, and delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hands of all king domes that trouble you. 19 But you have this day cast away your God, who only delivereth you out of all your adversities and tribulations: and you said unto him,? Not,) but appoint a King over us. Now therefore" stand you before the Lord according to your tribes, and according to your thousands. 20 And when Samuel had gathered together, all the tribes of Israel, the tribe of Benjamin was h That is, by 〈◊〉 of lot. taken. 21 afterward he assembled the tribe of Be niamin according to their families, & the families of Matri was taken. So Saúl the son of Kishe was taken, and when they sought him, he cold not be found. 22 Therefore they asked the Lord again, if that man should yet come the ther. And the Lord answered, Behold, he i As though he were unworthy and un willing. hath hide himself among the stuff. 23 And they ran, and brought him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from the shoulders up ward. 24 And Samuel said to all the people, say not him, whom the Lord hath choose, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted and said ” Ebr let the King live. God save the King. 25 Then Samuel told the people k As it is written in 〈◊〉 the duty of the kingdom, and written it in a book, Chap. 17. 15. and laid it up before the Lord, & Samuel sent all the people away every man to his house. 26 Saul also went home to Gibeáh, and there followed him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched, 27 But the wicked men said, How shall he save us? So they despised him, and brought him no presents: but he l Both to 〈◊〉 sedition, and also to win them by patience. held his tongue. CHAP. XI. 1 Nahásh the 〈◊〉 warreth against Jabesh Gilead, who asketh help of the Israelites. 6 Saúl promises help. 11 The Ammonites are slain. 14 The kingdom is renewed 1 THen Nahásh the Ammonite a After that Saul was choose king: for fear of whom 〈◊〉 asked a king, as Cham 12. 12 came up, and besieged Jabesh Gilead and all the men of Jabesh say de unto Nahásh. Make a covenant with us, and we will be thy servants. 2 And Nahásh the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your b This declareth, that the more near that tyrants are to their destru ction, the more cruel they are. right eyes, and bring that shame upon all Israel. 3 To whom the Elders of Jabesh said, Give us seven days respite, that we may sand messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then if no man deliver us, we will come out to thee. 4 ¶ Then came the messengers to Gibeanh of Saul, and told these tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lift up their voices and wept. 5 And behold, Saul came following the cattle out of the field, and Saul said, What aileth his people, that they weep? And they told him the tidings of the men of Jabesh 6 Then the Spirit of God c God gave him the 〈◊〉 of strength and courage to go against this 〈◊〉. came upon Saul, when he herded those tidings, and he was exceeding angry, 7 And took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent them throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul, and after d He addeth Samuel, because Saul was not yet approved of all. Samuel, so shall his oxen be served. And the fear of the Lord fallen on the people, and they came out ” Ebr, as one man. with one consent. 8 And when he numbered them in Bezék the children of Israel were three hundredth thousand men: and the men of Iudáh thirty thousand. 9 Then e Meaning, Saul and Samuel. they said unto the messengers that came, So say unto the men of Jabesh Gilead, tomorrow by them the sun be hot, you shall have help. And the messengers came and shewedit to the men of Jabesh, which were glad. 10 Therefore the men of Jabesh said, tomorrow we will come out unto f That is, to the 〈◊〉 itis, dissembling that they had hope of 〈◊〉. you, and you shall do with us all that pleaseth you. 11 ¶ And when the morrow was come, Saúl put the people in three bands, & they came in upon the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and they that remained, were scattered, so that two of them were not left together. 12 Then the people said unto Samuel, g By this victory the Lord won the hearts of the people to Saul. Who is he that said, Shall Saúl reign over us? bring those men that we may slay them. 13 But Saúl said, There shall no man h By showing 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to over 〈◊〉 their malice. die this day: for to day the Lord hath saved Israel. 14 ¶ Then said Samuel unto the people, Come, that we may go to Gilgál, and renew the kingdom there. 15 So all the people went to Gilgál, and made Saúl King there before the Lord in Gilgál: and there they offered i In sign of thanksgiving for the 〈◊〉. peace offerings before the Lord: and there Saúl and all the men of Israel rejoiced exceedingly. CHAP. XII. 1 Samuel declaring to the people his integrity, reproveth their ingratitude. 19 God by miracle causeth the people to confess their sin. 20 Samuel exhorteth the people to follow the Lord 1 Samuel then said unto all Israel, Behold, I have a I have granted your petition. harkened: unto your voice in all that you said unto me, and have appointed a King over you. 2 Now therefore behold, (your) King walketh b To 〈◊〉 in peace & war. before you, and I am old and grey headed, and behold, my sons (are) with you and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day. Eccles. 46. 〈◊〉. 3 Behold, here I am: * bear record of me before the Lord and before his Anointed. c God would that this confession should be a paternefot all them that have any charge or office. Whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I done wrong to? or whom have I hurt? or of whose hand have I received any bribe, to blind mine eyes therewith, and I will restore it you? 4 Then they said, Thou hast done us no wrong nor haste hurt us, neither haste thou taken aught of any man's hand. 5 And he said unto them, The Lord is 〈◊〉 against you, and his d Your King, who is anointed by the commandment of the Lord Anointed is witness this day, that you have found nought in mine hands. And they answered, (He is) witness. 6 Then Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that “ Or, exalted. made Moses and Aarôn, and that brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt. 7 Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the Lord according to all the “ Or, benefits. righteousness of the Lord, which he showed to you and to your fathers. Gen. 〈◊〉. 5. 8 * After that jaabók was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the Lord, then Exod. 4. 16. the Lord * sent Mosés and Aaron which brought your fathers out of egypt, and made them devil in this place. judg. 4. 2. 9 * And when they forgot the Lord their God, he sold them into the hand of Siserá e Captain of jabinshoste King of 〈◊〉. captain of the host of Hazór and into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of the King of Moáb, & they fought against them. 10 And they cried unto the Lord, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the Lord, and have served Baalim and Ashtaronth. Now therefore deliver us out of the hands of our enemies, & we will serve thee. 11 Therefore the Lord sent Ierubbáal f That is, Samson, and judg. 13. 25. Bedán and * Iphtáh, and * Samuel, and delivered judg. 7. 32. judg. 11. 1. you out of the hands of your enemies Chap. 4. 1. on every side, and you dwelled safe. 12 Notwithstanding when you saw, that Nahásh the King of the children of Ammon came against you, you said unto me, g jeaving God to seek help of man, Chap. 8. 3. Not, but a King shall reign over us: when yet the Lord your God was your King. 13 Now therefore behold the King whom you have choose (and) whom you have desired: lo therefore, the Lord hath set a King over you. 14 If you will fear the Lord and serve him, and hear his voice, and not disobey the word of the Lord, both you, and the King that reigneth over you, shall h He shall be preserved as they that follow the 〈◊〉 wil follow the Lord your God. 15 But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but disobey the Lords mouth, then shall the hand of the Lord be upon you, and on your i Meaning, the governors. fathers. 16 Now also stand and see this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes. 17 Is it not now wheat harvest? I will call unto the Lord, and he shall sand thunder & rain, that you may perceive and see, how that your wickedness is k In that you have for 〈◊〉 him, who hath all power in his hand, for a mortale man. great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord in ask you a King. 18 Then Samuel called unto the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain the same day: and all the people feared the Lord & Samuel exceedingly. 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the Lord thy GOD, that we die not? for we have sinned in ask us a King, beside l Not only at 〈◊〉 times, but now chiefly. all our (other) sins. 20 ¶ And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not, [you have in deed done all this wickedness, m He showeth that there is no sin so great, but it shall be 〈◊〉, if the sinner turn 〈◊〉 to God. yet depart not from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart, 21 neither turn you back: for (that should be) after vain things which can not profit you, nor deliver you, for they are but vanity.] 22 For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great Names sake: because it hath pleased the Lord to make you n Of his fremercie, & not of your merits, and therefore he will not forsake you. his people 23 Moreover God forbidden, that I should sin against the LORD, and cease praying for you, but I will show you the good and right way. 24 Therefore fear you the Lord, and serve him in the truth with all your o Unfeignedly and without hypocrisy. hearts, and consider how great things he hath done for you. 25 But if you do wickedly, you shall perish, both you, and your King. CHAP. XIII. 3 The Philistines are smitten of Saul and Jonathan. 13 Saul being disobedient to God's commandment is showed of Samuel that he shall not reign. 19 The great slavery, wherein the Philistines kept the Israélites. 1 SAúl now had been King a Whiles these things were done one year, and he reigned b Before he 〈◊〉 upon him the 〈◊〉 of a king. two years over Israel. 2 Then Saul chose him three thousand of Israel: and two thousand were with Saul in Michmásh, and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeáh of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every one to his tent. 3 And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines, that was in the c Of 〈◊〉, where the 〈◊〉 was, Chap. 10. 5. hill: & it came to the Philistines ears: and Saúl blue the d That every one should prepare themselves to 〈◊〉. trumpet through out all the land, saying, Hear, o you hebrews. 4 And all Israel herded say, Saúl hath destroyed a garrison of the Philistines: wherefore Israel was had in abomination with the Philistines: and the people gathered together after Saul to Gilgál. 5 ¶ The Philistines also gathered them selves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand charets and six thousand horsemés: for the people (was) like the sand which is by the seas side in multitude, & came up, and pitched in Michmásh Eastward from e Which was also called Bethel, in the tribe of Benjamin. Beth-áuen. 6 And when the men of Israel saw that they were in a strait [(for the people were in distress)] the people hide themselves in caves, and in holds, and in rocks, and towers, and in pits. 7 And (some) of the hebrews went over Jordan unto the land of f Where the two tribes & the half remained. Gad and Gilead: and Saúl was yet in Gilgál, and all the people for fear followed him. 8 And he tarried seven days, according unto the time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgál, therefore the people were g Thinking that the absence of the Prophet was a sign, that they should loose the victory. scattered from him. 9 And Saul said, Bring a burned offering to me and peace offerings and he offered a burned offering. 10 And assoon as he had made an end of offering the burned offering, behold, Samuel came: and Saúl went forth to meet him, to ” 〈◊〉. bless him. salute him. 11 And Samuel said, What haste thou done? Then Saúl said, Because I saw that the people was h Though these causes seem 〈◊〉 in man's judgement: yet because they had not the word of God, they turned to his 〈◊〉. scattered from me, and that thou camest not within the days appointed, & that the Philistines gathered themselves together to Michmásh, 12 Therefore said I, The 〈◊〉 will come down now upon me to Gilgál, and I have not made supplication unto the Lord I was bold therefore and offered a burned offering. 13 And Samuenl said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy i Who willed thee to obey him and rest upon the words spoken by his Prophet. God, which he commanded thee: for the Lord had now established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever. 14 But now thy kingdom shall not continued: the Lord hath sought him a k That is, 〈◊〉 man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be governor over his people, because thou haste not kept that which the Lord had commanded thee. 15 ¶ And Samuel arose, and gate him up from Gilgálin l And went to his city 〈◊〉. Gibeáh of Benjamin: and Saul numbered the people that were found with him, about six hundredth men. 16 And Saúl and Jonathan his son, & the people that were found with them, had their abiding in Gibeáh of Benjamin: but the Philistines pitched in Michmásh. 17 And there came out of the host of the Philistines “ Or, the destroyer to wit, the captain came out with three bands. three bands to destroy, one band turned unto the way of Ophráh unto the land of Shuál, 18 And another band turned toward the way to Beth-horonn, and the m So that to man's judgement these three armies would have over run the whole country. third band turned toward the way of the coast that looketh toward the valley of Zeboim, toward the wilderness. 19 Then there was no smith found through out all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Jest the hebrews make them sword or spears. 20 Wherefore all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, his mattock, and his axe & his wedding hook. 21 Yet they had a file for the shares, and for the mattocks, and for the pickeforkes, & for the axes and for to sharpen the goads. 22 So when the day of battle was come, there was neither n To declare that the victory only came of God and not by their force sword nor spear found in the hands of any of the people that were with Saul and with Jonathan: but (only) with Saúl & Jonathan his son was there found. 23 And the garrison of the Philistines came out to the passage of Michmásh. CHAP. XIIII. 14 Jonathan and his armour bearer put the Philistines to flight. 24 Saul hindeth the people by an oath, not to eat till evening. 32 The people eat with the blood. 38 Saul would put 〈◊〉 to death. 45 The people deliver him. 1 THen on a day Jonathan the son of Saul said unto the young man that bore his armour, a By this example God would declare 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 did not consist in mul〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, but only came of his grace. Come and let us go over toward the Philistines garrison, that is yonder on the otherside, but he told not his father. 2 And Saúl tarried in the border of Gibeáh under a pomegranate tre, which was in Migronn, and the people that were with him, (were) about six hundredth men. 3 And Ahiáh the son of Ahitúb, * Ichabods Chap. 4. 21. brother, the son of Phine hás, the son of Eli, was the Lord's Priest in Shilonh, and ware an Ephod: and the people known not that Jonathan was go 4 ¶ Now in the way whereby jonathan sought to go over to the Philistines garrison, there was a “ Or, a like 〈◊〉 sharp rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other side: the name of the one (was) called Bozenz, and the Name of the other Séneh. 5 The one rock stretched from the North toward Michmásh, & the other (was) from the South toward Gibeáh. 6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bore his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these b To 〈◊〉, the Phi 〈◊〉. un circumcised: it may be that the Lord will work with us: for it is “ Or, none can let the Lord not hard to the Lord * to save with many, or with few. 2 Chro. 14. 〈◊〉. 7 And he that bore his armour, said unto him, do all that is in thy heart: go where it pleaseth thee: behold, e I will follow thee whether soever thou goest. I am with thee as thy heart desireth. 8 Then said Jonathan, Behold, we go over unto those men, and will show ourselves unto them. 9 d This he 〈◊〉 by the Spirit of 〈◊〉, for as much as hereby GOD gave him assurance of the victory. If they say on this wise to us, Tarry until we come to you, than we will stand still in our place, and not go up to them. 10 But if they say, Come up unto us, than we will go up: for * the Lord hath delivered 1 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. them into our hand: and this shallbe a sign unto us. 11 So they both showed themselves unto the garrison of the Philistines: and the Philistines said, See, the Ebrewescome out of the e Thus they spoke contemptuously, and by 〈◊〉. holes wherein they had hide themselves. 12 And the men of the garrison answered Jonathan, and his armour bearer, and said, Come up to us: for we will show you a thing. Then Jonathan said unto his armour bearer, Come up after me: for the Lord hath delivered them into the hand of Israel. 13 So Jonathan went up upon f That is, he crept up, or went up with all haste his hands and upon his feet, and his armour bearer after him: and (some) fell before Jonathan, & his armour bearer slew (others) after him. 14 So the g The second was when they slew one another, and the third when the 〈◊〉 chased them. first slaughter which Jonathan and his armour bearer made, was about twenty men within that compass, as it were within half an acre of land which two (oxen plough.) 15 And there was a fear in the host, (and) in the field, and among all the people: the garrison also, & they that went out to spoil, were afraid themselves: and the earth h In that the inscnsible 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ble for fear of God's judgement, it declareth how terrible his 〈◊〉 shallbe against his enemies. trembled: for it was (strike) with fear by God. 16 ¶ Then the watchmen of Saul in Gibeáh of Benjamin saw: and behold, the multitude was discomfited, and smitten as they went. 17 Therefore said Saúl unto the people that were with him, Search now and see, who is go from us. And when they had numbered, behold, Jonathan, and his armour bearer were not there. 18 And Saúl said unto Ahiáh, Bring hither the Ark of God [for the Ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.] 19 ¶ And while Saul talked unto the Priest, the noise, that was in the host of the Philistines, spread farther abroad, and increased therefore Saúl say de unto the Priest, i Let the Ephod alone: for I have no leisure now to ask counsel of God, Non 27. 〈◊〉. Withdraw thy hand. 20 And Saúl was assembled with all the people that were with him, and they came to the battle: and behold, * every man's sword was against his fellow, (and) there judg. 7. 21. was a very great discomfiture. 2. chro. 20 23. 21 Moreover the hebrews that were with the Philistines before time, and were come with them into all parts of the host, even they also turned to be with the k Though before for 〈◊〉 of the Philistines they declared them seve as enemies to their brethren. Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan. 22 Also all the men of Israel which had hide themselves in mount Ephráim when they herded, that the Philistines were fled, they followed after them in the battle. 23 And so the Lord saved Israel that day: and the battle continued unto Beth-áuen. 24 ¶ And at that time the men of Israel were pressed (with hunger:) for Saul charged the people with an oath, saying, l Such was his hypocrisy and arrogansie, that hethoght 〈◊〉 attri 〈◊〉 to his policy that which God had given by the hand of Ionathn. Cursed be the man that eateth ” Ebr. bread. food till night, that I may be avenged of mine enemies: so none of the people tasted (any) sustenance. 25 And all they of the land came to a wood. where honey lay upon the ground. 26 And the people came into the wood, and behold, the honey dropped, and no man, moved his hand to his mouth: for the people feared the m That 〈◊〉, the punishment, if they broke their oath. oath. 27 But Jonathan herded not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honey comb and put his hand to his mouth, and his n Which were dim before for weariness and hunger. eyes received sight. 28 Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father made the people to swear saying, Cursed be the man that eateth sustenance this day: and the people were “ Or, weary. faint. 29 Then said Jonathan, My father hath o Bv making this cruel law. troubled the land: see now how mine eyes are made clear, because I have tasted a little of this honey: 30 How much more, if the people had eaten to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a greater slaughter among the Philistines? 31 ¶ And they smote the Philistines that day, from Michmásh to Aiialón: and the people were exceeding faint. 32 So the people turned to the spoil, and took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and slew them on the ground, and the people did eat them * with the blood. Leu. 7. 26. 〈◊〉 19 26. 33 Then men told Saúl, saying, Behold, the Deu. 12. 16. people sin against the Lord, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, You have trespassed: p That the blood of the beasts that shall be stain, may be pressed out upon it. roll a great stone unto me this day. 34 Again Saúl said, Go abroad among the people, and bid them bring me every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat and sin not against the Lord in eating with the blood. And the people brought every man his ox in his hand that night and slew them there. 35 Then Saúl made an altar unto the Lord, (and) that “ Or, of that stone began he to build an altar. was the first altar that he made unto the Lord 36 ¶ And Saúl said, Let us go down after the Philistines by night, and spoil them until the morning shine, and let us not leave a man of them. And they said, Do whatsoever thou thinkest best. Then said the Priest, Let us q To ask counsel of him. draw near hither unto God. 37 So Saúl asked of God, (saying,) Shall I go down after the Philistines? will't thou deliver them into the hands of Israel? But he answered him not at that time. 38 ¶ And Saúl said, * All ” Ebr. corners: you chief of the people, judge 20. 2. come you hither, and know, and see by whom this sin is done this day. 39 For as the Lord liveth, which saveth israel, though it be (done) by Jonathan my son, he shall die the death. But none of all the people answered him. 40 Then he said unto all Israel, Be you on one side, and I and Jonathan my son will be on the other side. And the people said unto Saul, Do what thou thinkest best. 41 Then Saúl said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give r Cause the lot to fall on him that hath broken the oath: but he doth not consider 〈◊〉 presumption in commanding the same oath. a perfect (lot.) And Jonathan & Saul were taken, but the people escaped. 42 And Saúl said, Cast (lot) between me & Jonathan my son, And Jonathan was taken. 43 Then Saúl said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I tasted a little honey with the end of the rod, that was in mine hand, and lo, I must dye. 44 Again Saúl answered, God do so & more also, unless thou die the death, Jonathan. 45 And the people said unto Saul, s The people though it their duecie to 〈◊〉 him, who of ignorance had but broken a rash law, and by whom they had received so great a benefit. Shall Jonathan die, who hath so mightily delivered Israel? God for bid. As the Lord liveth there shall not one here of his head fall to the ground: for he hath wrought with God this day. So the people delivered Jonathan that he dieth not. 46 Then Saúl came up from the Philistines: & the Philistines went to their own place. 47 ¶ So Saúl held the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moáb, and against the children of Ammón, and against Edóm, and against the Kings of Zobáh, and against the Philistines: and whethersoever he went, he “ Or, oucreame them. handled them as wicked men. 48 He gathered also an host and smote t As the Lord had 〈◊〉, Deu. 25. 17. Amalek, & delivered Israel out of the háds of them that spoilt them. 49 Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, u Called also Abi nadab, Chap. 31. 2. and Ishui, and Malchishúa and the names of his two daughters, the elder was called Meráb, and the younger was named x Which was the wife of David, Chap. 18. 27. Michál. 50 And the name of Sauls wife was Ahinóam the daughter of Ahimáaz and the name of his chief captain was y Whom joab the captain of David slew, 2. Sain. 3. 27. Abner the son of Ne'er, Sauls uncle. 51 And Kish (was) Sauls father: and Ne'er the father of Abner (was) the son of Abiél. 52 And there was sore war against the Philistines all the days of Saul, and z As Samuel had forewarned, chap 8. 11. whomsoever Saúl saw to be a strong man, and meet for the war, he took him unto him. CHAP. XU. 3 Saul is commanded to slay Amalek. 9 He spareth Agág and the best things. 19 Samuel reproveth him. 28 Saul is rejected of the Lord, and his kingdom given to another. 33 Samuel heweth Agág in pieces. 1 afterward Samuel said unto Saul, * Chap. 9 16. The Lord sent me to anoint thee King over his people over Israel: now therefore a Because be hath preferred thee to this honour, thou art bound to obey him. obey the voice of the words of the Lord 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts, I remember what Amaléh did to Israel, * how they Exod. 17. 14. laid (wait) for them in the way, as they Nomb. 24. 20. came up from Egypt. 3 Now (therefore) go, and smite Amalek, & destroy you all that pertaineth unto the, and have no compassion on them, but b That this might be an example of God's vengeance against them that deal cruelly with 〈◊〉 people. slay both man and woman, both infant and suckeling, both ox, and sheep, both camel, and ass. 4 ¶ And Saúl assembled the people, and “ Or, knew their number by the lambs, which they brought. numbered them in Tell aim, two hundredth thousand footmen, and ten thousand men of Iudáh. 5 And Saúl came to a city of Amalek, “ Or, fought in the valley. and set watch at the river. 6 And Saúl said unto the c Which were the posterity of jethro Moses father in law. Kenites, Go, depart, (and) get you down from among the Amalekites, jest I destroy you with them: for you showed d For 〈◊〉 came to 〈◊〉 them and gave them good counsel. Exo. 18. 19 mercy to all the children of Israel, when they came up from Egypt: and the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites. 7 So Saúl smote the Amalekites from Hauiláh as thou comest to Shur, that is before Egypt, 8 And took Agág the King of the Amalekites alive, & destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword. 9 But Saúl and the people spared Agág, and the better sheep, and the oxen, and the fat beasts, and the lambs, and all that was good, and they would not destroy them: but every thing that was vile and nought worth, that they destroyed. 10 ¶ Then came the word of the Lord unto Samuel, saying, 11 It e God in his eternal counsel never changes nor repenteth, as ver. 29. 〈◊〉 he seemeth to us to 〈◊〉, when anything goeth 〈◊〉 to his temporal election. repenteth me that I have made Saúl King: for he is turned from me, and hath not performed my commandments. And Samuel was moved, and cried unto the Lord all night. 12 And when Samuel a rose early to meet Saúl in the morning, one told Samuel, saying, Saúl is go to Carmel: and behold, he hath made him there a place, from whence he returned, & departed, & is go down to Gilgál. 13 ¶ Then Samuel came to Saúl, & Saúl said unto him, Blessedbe thou of the lord, I have fulfilled the f This 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, to be impudent against th' truth to condemn others, and 〈◊〉 themseives. commandment of the Lord 14 But Samuel said, What means then the bleating of the sheep in mine ears, & the lowing of the oxen which I hear? 15 And Saúl answered, They have brought them from the Amalekites for the people spared the best of the sheep, and of the oxen to sacrifice them unto the Lord thy God, and the remnant have we destroyed. 16 Again Samuel said to Saúl, Let me tell thee what the Lord hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on, 17 Then Samuel said, When thou wast g Meaning of base condition, 〈◊〉 chap. 9 〈◊〉. little in thy own sight, waste thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel? for the Lord anointed thee King over Israel. 18 And the Lord sent thee on a journey, and said, Go, and destroy those sinners the Amale kites, and fight against them, until thou destroy them. 19 Now wherefore hast thou not obeyed the voice of the Lord, but hast turned to the pray, and hast done wickedly in the sight of the Lord? 20 And Saúl said unto Samuel, Yea, I h Hest andeth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in his own defence both against God and his own conscience. have obeyed the voice of the Lord, and have go the way which the Lord sent me, and have brought Agág the King of Amalek, and have destroyed the Amalekites. 21 But the people took of the spoil, sheep, and oxen, and the chiefest of the things which should have been destroyed, to offer unto the Lord thy God in Gilgál. 22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great pleasure in burned offerings and sacrifices, as when the voice of the Lord is obeyed? behold, * to obey is better than sacrifice, and Eccles. 4. 17. Ose. 6. 7. to harken (is better) than the fat of rams. Mat. 9 13. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 23 For i God hateth nothing more than the disobedience of his commandment, though the intent seem never so good to man. rebellion (is as) the sin of witchcraft, and transgression is wickedness and idolatry. Because thou hast cast away the word of the Lord, therefore he hath cast away thee from being King. 24 Then Saúl said unto Samuel, I have sinned for I have transgressed the commandment of the Lord, and thy words, because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. 25 Now therefore, I pray thee, take away my k This was not true repentance, but 〈◊〉, fearing the loss of his kingdom. sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord 26 But Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast cast away the word of the Lord, and the Lord hath cast away thee, that thou shalt not be King over Israel. 27 And as Samuel turned himself to go away, he caught the lap of his coat, and it rend. 28 Then Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rend the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to thy l That is, to David. neighbour, that is better than thou. 29 For in deed the m Meaning God, who 〈◊〉 & prefereth his. strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man that he should repent. 30 Then he said, I have sinned: but honour me, I pray thee, before the Elders of my people, & before Israel, & turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord thy God. 31 ¶ So Samuel turn again, and followed Saúl: and Saúl worshipped the Lord 32 Then said Samuel, Bring yehither to me Agág the king of the Amale kites: & Agág came unto him “ Or, in 〈◊〉. pleasantly, and Agág said, Truly the n He suspected nothing less, than death, or as some 〈◊〉, he passed not for death. bitterness of death is passed. 33 And Samuel said, * As thy sword hath made women childeles, so shall thy mother be childeles among other women. And Samuel 〈◊〉. 17. 11. hewed Agág in pieces before the Nomb. 14. 45. Lordin Gilgál. 34 ¶ So Samuel departed to o Where his house was. Ramáh, & Saúl went up to his house to Gibeáh of Saúl. 35 And Samuel came no more to p Though Saul came where Samuel was, Chap. 19, 22 see Saúl until the day of his death but Samuel mourned for Saul, and the Lord q As ver. 11. repented that he made Saúl King over Israel. CHAP. XVI. 1 Samuel is reproved of God, and is sent to anoint David. 7 God regardeth the heart. 13 The Spirit of the Lord cometh upon David. 14 The wicked Spirit is sent upon Saul 19 Saul sendeth for David. 1 THe Lord then said unto Samuel, How long will't thou mourn for Saul, a Signifying, that we aught not to she we ourselves more 〈◊〉 than God, not to lament them, whom 〈◊〉 casts of. seeing I have cast him away from reigning over Israel? fill thy horn with oil and come, I will sand thee to Ishái the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a King among his sons. 2 And Samuel said, How can I go? for if Saúl shall hear it, he will kill me. Then the Lord answered, Take an heifer ” Ebr. in thine hand. with thee, and say, I am come b That is, to make a peace offering, which might be done though the Ark was not there. to do sacrifice to the lord. 3 And call Ishái to the sacrifice, and I will show thee what thou shalt do, & thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee. 4 So Samuel did that the Lord bade him, and came to Bethlehem, and the Elders of the town were c Fearing, jest some grievous crime had been committed, because the Prophet was not wont to come thither. astonished at his coming, & said, Comest thou peaceably? 5 And he answered, Yea: I am come to do sacrifice unto the Lord: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Ishái and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. 6 And when they were come, he looked on Eliáb, and said, Surely the Lords d Thinking, the Eliab had been appointed of God to be made king. Anointed is before him. 7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, nor on the height of his stature, because I have refused him, for (God seethe) not as man seethe: for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord beholdeth the * heart. 1. Chro. 28. 29. 8 Then Ishái called Abinadáb, & made him jerem. 11. 20. & 17. 10. & 20. 12. come before Samuel. And he said, neither Psal. 7. 10. hath the Lord choose this. 9 Then Ishái made Shammáh come. And he said, neither yet hath the Lord choose him. 10 Again Ishái made his seven sons to come before Samuel: and Samuel said unto Ishái, The Lord hath choose none of these. 11 Finally Samuel said unto Ishái ” Ebr. are the children ended. Are there no more children (but these?) And he said, There remains yet a little one behind, that keepeth the sheep. Then Samuel said unto Ishái, * Sand and fet him: for we will not sit down, till he be come hither. 2. Sam. 7. 8. Psal. 78. 〈◊〉 & 89. 21. 12 And he sent, and brought him in: and he was ruddy, and of a good countenance, and comely visage. And the Lord said, Arise, (&) anoint him: for this is he. 13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the mids of his brethren. And the * Spirit of the Lord “ Or, prospeced. came upon Act 7. 46. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. David, from that day forward: then Samuel rose up, and went to Ramáh. 14 ¶ But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an e The wicked spirits are at God's commandenent to execute his will against the wicked. evil spirit (sent) of the Lord vexed him. 15 And Sauls servants said unto him, Behold now, the evil spirit of God vexeth thee. 16 〈◊〉 our Lord therefore command thy servants, (that are) before thee, to seek a man, that is a cunning player upon the harp: that when the evil spirit of God cometh upon thee, he may play with his hand, & thou mayest be eased. 17 Saul then said unto his servants, Provide me a man, I pray you, that can play well, and bring him to me. 18 Then answered one of his servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a f Though David was now anointed King by the Prophet yet God woide 〈◊〉 him in sundry sorts before he had the use of his kingdom. son of Ishái, a Beth-lehemite, that can play, & is strong, valiant & a man of war & wise in matters, & a comely person, & the Lord is with him. 19 Wherefore Saúl sent messengers unto Ishái, and said, Sand me David thy son, which is with the sheep. 20 And Ishái took an ass (laden) with bread and a flagon of wine and a kid, and sent them by the hand of David his son unto Saul 21 And David came to Saúl, and “ Or, served him. stood before him: and he loved him very well, and he was his armour bearer. 22 And Saul sent to Ishai, saying, Let David now remain with me? for he hath foun de favour in my sight. 23 And so when the (evil) spirit of God came upon Saul, David took an harp and played with his hand, and Saul was g God would that Saul should receive this benefit as at David's hand that his condemnation might be the more evident for his cruel hate toward him. refreshed, and was eased: for the evil spirit departed from him. CHAP. XVII. 1 The Philistines make war against Israel. 10 Goliath defieth israel. 17 David is sent to his brethren 〈◊〉 The strength and boldness of David. 〈◊〉 The Lord saveth not by sword nor 〈◊〉. 50 David killeth Goliath and the Philistines flee. 1 NOw the Philistines gathered their armies to battle, and came together to Shochóh, which is in Iudáh, & pitched bet ween Shochôh & Azekáh, “ Or in Ephes dammin. in the coast of Dammim. 2 And Saúl, and the men of Israel assembled, and pitched in the valley “ Or, of the eke. of Eláh, and put themselves in battle array to meet the Philistines. 3 And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the otherside: so avalley was between them. 4 ¶ Then came a man between them a Between the two camps. both out of the tents of the Philistines, named Goliàth of Gath: his height (was) six cubits and a hand breadth. 5 And had an helmet of brass upon his head and a “ Or, coat of plate. brigan dine upon him: and the weight of his brigandine (was) five thousand b That is, 〈◊〉. lib. 4 onces after half an once the shekel. and 600. snekels weight amounteth to 18. shekels of brass, 6 And he had “ Or, greavess. boots of brass upon his legs, & a shield of brass upon his shoulders 7 And the shaft of his spear (was) like a weavers beam: & his spear head (weighed) lib. 3. quarters. six hundredth shekels of iron: and one bearing a shield went before him. 8 And he stood, and cried against the host of Israel, and said unto them, Why are you come to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistim, and you servants to Saúl? chose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able to fight with me, and ” Ebr. smiteme. kill me me, then will we be your servants: but if I overcome him, and kill him, then shalye be our servants, and serve us. 10 Also the Philistim said, I defy the host of israel this day: give me a man, that we may fight “ Or hand 〈◊〉. together. 11 When Saúl and all Israel herded those words of the Philistim, they were discouraged and greatly afraid. Chap. 16. 1. 12 ¶ Now this David (was) the * son of an Ephrathite of Bethlehem judah, named Ishái, which had eight sons: and “ O. be was 〈◊〉 among them 〈◊〉 bore office. this man was taken for anolde man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three elder sons of Ishái went and followed Saúl to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to bat tell (were) Eliàb the elder, & the next Abinadáb, and the third Shammáh. 14 So david was the lest: and the three elder went after Saúl. 15 David also c To serve 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 16. ver 19 went, but he returned from Saúl to feed his father's sheep in Bethlehem. 16 And the Philistim drew near in the morning: and evening, and continued forty days. 17 And Ishái said unto David his son, d Though Ishai meant one thing, 〈◊〉 God's providence 〈◊〉 David to another end. Take now for thy brethren an Epháh of this parched corn, and these ten cakes, and run to the host to thy brethren. 18 Also carry these ten fresh cheses unto the captains, & look how thy brethren far, and receive their e If they have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 for their necessity, 〈◊〉 it out. pledge. 19 [Then Saúl and they, and all the men of Israel (were) in the valley of Eláh, fight with the Philistines] 20 ¶ So David rose up early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper, and took and went as Ishái had commanded him, & came within the compass of the host: & the host went out in array, and shouted in the battle. 21 For Israel and the Philistines had put themselves in array army a 'gainst army. 22 And David left the things, which he bore, under the hands of the keeper of the ” Ebr. vessels. carriage, and ran into the host, and came, & asked his brethren ” Ebr. of peace. how they did. 23 And as he talked with them, behold, the man (that was) between the two (armies,) came up, [whose name (was) Goliáth the Philistim of Gath] out of the “ Or, valley. army of the Philistines, and spoke f As are above 〈◊〉 hearsed ver. 〈◊〉. & 9 such words, and David herded them. 24 And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, ran away from him, and were sore afraid. 25 For every man of Israel said, Saw you not this man that cometh up? even to revile Israel is he come up: and to him that killeth him, will the King give great riches, and josh. 15. 18. will give him his * daughter, yea and make his father's house g From taxes, & payments. free in Israel. 26 ¶ Then David spoke to the men that stood with him, and said, What shallbe done to the man that killeth this Philistim, and taketh away the h This dishonour that he doth to Israel. shame from Israel? for who is this un circumcised Philistim, that he should revile the host of the living God? 27 And the people answered him after this manner, saying, Thus shall it be done to the man that killeth him. 28 And Eliáh his elder brother he art when he spoke unto the men, and Eliáb was very angry with David, and said, Why camest thou down hither and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride & the malice of thy heart, that thou art come down to see the battle. 29 Then David said, What have I now done? Is there not a i For his 〈◊〉 sending was a just occasion, and also he felt himself in wardly moved by God's Spirits. cause? 30 And he departed from him into the presence of another, and spoke of the same manner, and the people answered him according to the former words. 31 ¶ And they that herded the words which David spoke, rehearsed them before Saúl, which caused him to be brought. 32 So David said to Saúl, Let no man's heart fail him, because of him: thy servant will go, and fight with this Philistim. 33 And Saúl said to David, Thou art not k Here Satan proveth David's faith by the infidelity of Saul. able to go against this Philistim to fight with him: for thou art a boy, and he is a man of war from his youth. 34 And David answered unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a l David by the experience that he hathehad in time passed of God's help, nothing doubteth to: overcome this danger seeing he was zealous for God's honour. lion and likewise a bear, and took a sheep out of the flock. 35 And I went out after him and smote him, and took it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by the bear de, and smote him, and slew him. 36 So thy servant slew both the lion, and the bear: therefore this uncircumcised Philistim shallbe as one of them, seeing he hath railed on the host of the living God. 37 ¶ Moreover David said, The Lord that deliveredme out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistim. Then Saúl said unto David, m For by these exampleshe saw that the power God was with him. Go, and the Lord be with thee. 38 And Saúl put his raiment upon David, and put an helmet of brass upon his head and put a bringandine upon him. 39 Then girded David his sword upon his raiment, and “ Or assayed. began to go: for he never proved it, & David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these? for I am not accustomed, wherefore David put them of him. 40 Then took he his n To the intent that by these weak means God might only be known to be the aut our of this victory. staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of a brook, and put them in his shepherdesbag or skrippe, and his sling (was) in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistim. 41 ¶ And the Philistim came and drew near unto David, and the man that bore the shield (went) before him. 42 Now when the Philistim looked about and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but young, ruddy and of a comely face. 43 And the Philistim said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves And the Philistim o He swore by his gods that he would 〈◊〉 him. cursed David by his gods. 44 And the Philistim said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the field. 45 ¶ Then said David to the Philistim, Thou comest to me with a sword, & with a spear, and with a shield, but I come to thee in the Name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the host of Israel, whom thou hast railed upon. 46 This p David being assured both of 〈◊〉 cause and of his calling prophesieth of the destru ction of the Philistines. day shall the Lord close thee in mine hand, and I shall smite thee, & take thy head from thee and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth, that all the world may know that Israel hath a God, 47 And that all this assembly may know, that the Lord saveth not with sword nor with spear (for the battle is the Lords) & he will give you into our hands. 48 And when the Philistim arose to come and draw near unto David, David q Being moved with a fervent zeal to be revenged upon this blasphemer of God Name. hasted & ran to fight against the Philistim. 49 And David put his hand in his bag, and took out a stone, and slang it and smote the Philistim in his 〈◊〉, that the stone sticked in his forehead, and he fell groveling to the earth. 50 So David * over came the Philistim with a Ecclesi 47 4. sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistim, 1. mac 4. 30. and slew him, when David had no sword in his hand. 51 Then David ran, and stood upon the Philistim, and took his sword and drew it out of his sheath: and slew him, and cut of his head there with, So when the Philistines saw, that their champion was dead, they fled. 52 And the men of Israel and judáh arose, and shouted, and followed after the Philistines until they came to the “ Or, Gai thecitie valley, and unto the gates of Ekrón: and the Philistines fell down wounded by the way of Shaaráim, even to Gath and to Ekrön. 53 And the children of Israel returned from pursuing the Philistines, and spoil their tents. 54 And David took the head of the Philistim, and brought it to Jerusalem, and put his are mour in his “ Or house at Bethléhem. tent. 55 ¶ When Saûl saw David go forth against the Philistim, he said unto Abner the captain of his host, Abner, r That is of what family and tribe is he: or else, he had forgotten David, 〈◊〉 he had received so great a benefit by him whose sonneiss this young man? and Abner, answered, As thy soul liveth, o King, I can not tell. 56 Then the King said, Inquire thou whose son this young man is. 57 And when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistim, then Abner took him, and brought him before Saul with the head of the Philistim in his hand. 58 And Saûl said to him, Whose son artthou thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Ishái the Bethle hemite. CHAP. XVIII. 1 The amity of Jonathan and David, 8 Saul envieth David for the praise that the women gave him. 11. Saul would have stain David. 17 He promises him Meráb to wife, but giveth him Michal 27 David delivereth to Saúl two hundredth foreskins of the Philistines. 29 Saul feateth David, seeing that the Lord 〈◊〉 with him. 1 ANd when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, the a His affection was fully bend toward him. soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him, as his own soul. 2 And Saúl took him that day, and would not let him return to his father's house. 3 Then Jonathan and David made a covenant for he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan put of the rob that was upon him, and gave it David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle. 5 And David went out whether soever Saúl sent him (and) behaved himself b That is, be prospered in all his doings. wisely: so that Saúl set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Sauls servants. 6 ¶ When they came again, and 〈◊〉 returned from the slaughter of the c To wit, Goliath Philistim the women came out of all cities of 〈◊〉 singing and dancing to meet King Saúl, with timbrels, with (instruments of) 〈◊〉, and with rebecks. 7 And the women ” Ebr. answered playing. sang by course in their play, & said, * Saúl hath slain his thou sand, and David his ten thousand. Chap 〈◊〉. 11. & 29. 5. 8 Therefore Saúl was exceeding wrath, and Eccles, 47. 7. the saying displeased him, and he said They have ascribed unto David ten thousand, and to me they have ascribed (but)? thousand, and (what can he have) more save the kingdom? 9 Wherefore Saul d Because he bore him envy and hatted. had an eye on David from that day forward. 10 ¶ And on the morrow, the evil spirit of God came upon Saul, and he e That is spoke as a man beside himself for so thepeo i'll abused this word when they cold not understand. prophesied in the mids of the house: & David played with his hand like as at other times, and there (was) a spear in Sauls hand. 11 And Saúl took the spear, and said, I will smite David (through) to the brickwall. But David avoided twice out of his presence. 12 And Saúl was afraid of David, because the lord was with him, & was departer from Saul. 13 Therefore Saul put him from him, and made him a captain over a thousand, and he went f Meaning he was captain 〈◊〉 the people. out and in before the people. 14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways for the Lord (was) with him. 15 Wherefore when Saúl saw that he was very wise, he was afraid of him. 16 For all Israel and judáh loved David because he went out and in before them. 17 ¶ Then Saúl said to David, Behold mine elder daughter Meráb, her I will give thee to wife: only be a valiant son unto me, and g Fight against them the war 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. fight the Lords battles? for Saúl thought, Mine hand shall not be upon him, but the hand of the Philistines shallbe upon him. 18 And David answered Saúl What am I? and what is my life (or) the family of my father in Israel, that I shuldebe son in law to the King? 19 How 〈◊〉 when Meráb Sauls daughter should have been given to David, h By whom 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 sons 〈◊〉 David put to death at the request of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉nites. she was given unto Adriél a Meholathite to wife. 20 ¶ Then Michál Sauls daughter loved David: and they showed Saúl, and the thing pleased him. 2 〈◊〉. 21 8. 21 Therefore Saul said, I will give him herz that she may be a i So his hypocrisy 〈◊〉 for underpretence of 〈◊〉 he sought his destruction. snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against high Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain. 22 And Saúl commanded his servants. Speak with David secretly, and say, Behold, the King hath a favour to thee, and all his servants love thee: be now therefore the King's son in law. 23 And Sauls servants spoke these words in the ears of David. And David said, k Meaning that he was not able to endow his wife with riches Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a King's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man and of small reputation, 24 And then Sauls servants brought him word again, saying Such words spoke David 25 And Saúl said, This wise shall you say to David, The King desireth no do wry, but an hundredth foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the King's enemies: for Saúl thought to make David fall into the hands of the Philistines. 26 And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well, to be the l Because he 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 able 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the King's request King's son in law: and the days were not expired. 27 After ward David arose with his men and went and slew of the Philistines two hundredth men and David brought their foreskins, and m Meaning David & his 〈◊〉 they gave them wholly to the King that he might be the King's son in law therefore Saúl gave him michál daughter to wife. 18 Then Saúl saw, and understood that the Lord (was) with David, and that Michál the daughter of Saûl loved him. 29 Then Saúl was more and more n To be deprived of his kingdom. afraid of David, and Saúl become always David's enemy. 30 And when the princes of the Philistines went for thee, at their going for the o that is 〈◊〉 had better 〈◊〉 against the Phi listims than 〈◊〉 men. David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul, so that his name was much set by. CHAP. XIX. 2 jonathan declareth to David the wicked purpose of Saul. 11 Michal his wife saveth him 18 David cometh to Samuel 23 The Spirit of prophecy cometh en Saul. 1 THen Saúl spoke to jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should a 〈◊〉 Saul sought David's 〈◊〉 secretly, but now his hypocrisy 〈◊〉 steth forth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. kill David: but Jonathan Sauls son had a great favour to David. 2 And Jonathan told David saying, Saul my father goeth about to slay thee now therefore, I pray thee, take heed unto thyself unto the morning, and abide in a secret (place) and hide thyself. 3 And I will go out, and stand by my father in the field where thou b That I may give thee warning what to do. art, and will common with my father of thee, and I will see what (he says) and will tell thee. 4 ¶ And jonathan spoke good of David unto Saúl his father, and said unto him, Let not the King sin against his servant, against David: for he hath not sinned against thee, but his works have been to thee very good. 5 For he ” Ebr. be put his soul in his hand. did * put his life in danger, and slew the Philistim, and the Lord wrought a judg. 12. 3. great salvation for all Israel thou sawest 1. samu. 27 21. psalm, 〈◊〉. 109. it, and thou reioysedst: wherefore then will't thou sin against innocent blood, & slay David with out a cause? 6 Then Saúl harkened unto the voice of Jonathan, and Saul c What soever he pretended 〈◊〉, yet his heart was full of malice. swore, As the Lord liveth he shalt not dye. 7 So Jonathan called David and Jonathan showed him all those words, and Jonathan brought David to Saúl, and he was in his presence as in times past. 8 ¶ Again the war began, & David went out and fought with the Philistines, & slew them with a great slaughter, and they fled from him. 9 ¶ And the evil Spirit of the Lord was upon Saul, as he sat in his house having his spear in his hand, and David d He played on his harp to 〈◊〉 the rage of the evil Spirit, as Chap. 16. 23. played with his hand. 10 And Saul intended to smite David to the brickwall with the spear: but he turned aside out of Sauls presence, and he smote the spear against the brickwall? but David fled, & eschaped the same night. 11 Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning & Michál David's wife told it him, saying, If thou save not thyself this night, tomorrow thou shalt be slain. 12 So Michál e Thus God movedbothe the son ne and daughter of this tyrand to favour David 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped. 13 Then Michanl took an image and laid it in the bed, and put a pillow stuffed with goats (here) under the head of it, and covered it with a clot. 14 And when Saúl sent messengers to take David, she said, He is sick. 15 And Saúl sent the messengers again to see David, saying, Bring him to me in the f Behold, how the 〈◊〉 to accomplish their 〈◊〉 neither 〈◊〉 the oath not friendship, God nor man. bed, that I may slay him. 16 And when the messengers were come in, behold, an image (was) in the bed, with a pillow of goats (here) under the head of it. 17 And Saúl said unto Michàl, Why hast thou mocked me, so and sent away mine enemy that he is eschaped? And Michál answered Saúl, He said unto me, Let me go, or else I will kill thee. 18 ¶ So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramáh, and told him all that Saul had done to him: and he and Samuel went and dwelled in g 〈◊〉 was a school where the word of God was studied, 〈◊〉 to Ramah. Naionth. 19 But one told Saul, saying, Behold, David (is) at Naioth in Ramáh. 20 And Saúl sent messengers to take David and when they saw a company of Prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing h Being their chief 〈◊〉. as appointed over them, the Spirit of God fell upon the messengers of Saul, and they also i Changed their minds and 〈◊〉 sed God. prophesied. 21 And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise: again Saul sent the third messengers, & they prophesied also. 22 Then went he himself to Ramáh, and came to a great well that is in Sechun, & he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? and one said, Behold (they be) at Naionth in Ramáh. 23 And he k With a mind to persecute them went thither (even) to Naiòth in Ramáh, and the Spirit of God came upon him also, and he went prophesying until he came to Naionth in Ramáh. 24 And he stripped of his l His kingly apparel. clotheses, and he prophesied also before Samuel, & fell m He humbled himself as other did Chap. 10. 11. down naked all that day and all that night, there fore they say, * Is Saúl also among the Prophets. CHAP. XX. 2 jonathamn comforteth David. 3 They renew their league 33 Saul would have killed Jonathan 38 Jonathan advertiseth David by three arrows of his father's fury. 1 ANd David a 〈◊〉 Saul was stayed a day and a night by God's providence, that David might havetime to escape fled from Naioth in Ramáh and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what (is) mine iniquity and what sin have I committed before thy father, that he seeketh my life? 2 And he said unto him God forbidden, thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing great nor small, but he will ” Ebr. reveal it in mine care. show it me and why should my father hide this thing from me: he will not do it. 3 And David swore again and said, Thy father knoweth that I have found grace in thy eyes: therefore he thinketh, jona thán shall not know it, jest he be sorry: but in deed, as the Lord liveth and as thy soul liveth, 〈◊〉 is but a b I am in great daughter of death step between me and death. 4 Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoe for thy soul ” Ebr. sayeth. requireth, that I will do unto thee. 5 And David said unto Jonathan, Behold tomorrow is the c At what time there should be a solemn sacrifice. Nomb. 28. 11. to the which they addest peace offerings and feasts. first day of the month, and I should sit with the King at meat: but let me go, that I may hide myself in the fields unto the third (day) at even, 6 If thy father make mention of me, them say David asked leave of me, that he might go to Bethlehem to his own city: for there is a d Read, Chap. 1. 〈◊〉 yearly sacrifice for all that family. 7 And if he say thus, It is well, thy servant shall have peace but if he be angry, be sure that wickedness is concluded of him. 8 So shalt thou she we mercy unto thy servant, * for thou hast joined thy servant Chap. 18. 3. & 23. 18. into a covenant of the Lord with thee, & if there be in me iniquity, slay thou me: for why shouldest dost thou bring me to thy father? 9 ¶ And jonathan answered, Godkepe that from thee: for if I knew that wickedness were e That he were fully determined 〈◊〉 father do favour me. concluded of my father to come upon thee, would not I tell it thee? 10 Then said David to Jonathan, Who ᶠ shall tell me? how (shall I know) if thy father answer thee cruelly? 11 And Jonathan said to David, Come and let us go out into the field: and they twain went out into the field, 12 Then jonathàn said to David, O Lord God of Israel, when I have groped my father's mind tomorrow at this time (or) within this three days, and if it bewel with David and I then sand not unto thee, and she we it thee. 13 The Lord g The Lord 〈◊〉 he me most grievously, do so and much more unto Jonathan: but if my father have mind to do thee evil, I will she we thee also, and sand thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: & the Lord be with thee as he hath been with my father. 14 Like wise (I require) not while I 〈◊〉: (for I doubt not) but thou will't show me the mercy of the Lord h I know that if thou werest now preferred to the 〈◊〉, thou wouldest not destroy me, but show thy 〈◊〉 friendly to my posterity. (that I die not) 15 But (I require) that thou cut not of thy mercie from mine house for ever? no not when the Lord hat he destroyed the enemies of David every one from the earth. 16 So Jonathan made a bond with the house of David (saying) Let the Lord require it at the hands of David's enemies. 17 And again Jonathan swore unto David, because he loved him [for he loved him as his own soul] 18 Then said Jonathan to him, tomorrow is the first day of the moaneth: and thou shalt “ Or, 〈◊〉, be looked for, for thy place shallbe empty. 19 Therefore thou shalt hide thyself three days (then) thou shalt go down quick lie and come to the placewhere thou diddest hide thyself when this matter was in hand and shalt remain by the stone ” 〈◊〉. of the way because it served as a sign to show the way to them that pass said by. Ezél. 20 And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark. 21 And after I will sand a boy (saying) Go, seek the arrows. If I say unto the boy, See the arrows are on this side thee, bring them, and come thou: for it is ” 〈◊〉. peace. well with thee & no hurt (as) the Lord liveth. 22 But if I say thus unto the boy, Behold, the arrows are beyond thee: go thy way: for the i The 〈◊〉 is the 〈◊〉 of thy 〈◊〉 Lord hath sent the away. 23 As touching the thing which thou and I have spoken of, behold, the Lord (be) between thee and me for ever. 24 ¶ So David hide himself in the field: and when the first day of the month came, the King sat to eat meat. 25 And the King sat, as at other times upon his seat, even upon his seat by the brickwall and Jonathan arose, & Abn ér sat by Sauls side but David's place was empry. 26 And Saúl said nothing that day: for he thought, Some thin g hath be fallen him thought he were k Yet he mighs have somebusine to let him. clean (or else) because he was not purified. 27 But on the morrow which was the second day of the month, David's place was empty again: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son ne of l Thus he 〈◊〉 contemptuously of David. I shái to meat, neither yesterday nor to day? 28 And Jonathan answered unto Saul, David required of me (that he might go) to Bethlenhem. 29 For he said, Let me go, I pray thee: for our family (offereth) m That is a peace offering. a sacrifice in the city, & my brother hath sent for me? therefore now if I have found favour in thy eyes, let me go, I pray thee: and see my n Meaning all his 〈◊〉. brethren, this is the cause that he cometh not unto the King's table. 30 Then was Saúl angry with jonathan, and said unto him, Thou o Thou are ever contrary unto me as the mother is. son of the wicked rebellious woman, do not I know, that thou hast choose the son of I shái to thy confusion and to the confusion (&) shame of thy mother? 31 For as long as the son of Ishái liveth upon the earth, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom: wherefore now sand and fet him unto me, for he ” Ebr. son of death. shall surely dye. 32 And Jonathan answered unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he p For it were 〈◊〉 great tyranny to put one to death and not to sheve the cause why. die? what hath he done? 33 And Saúl cast a spear at him to 〈◊〉 him, whereby Jonathan knew, that it was the of his father to slay David. 34 So Jonathan arose from the table in a great anger, and did eat no meat the second day of the month: for he was sorry for David, (and) because his father had revealed him. 35 On the next morning therefore Jonathan went out in to the field, q For this was the third day as it was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. at the time appointed with David, and a little boy with him. 36 And he said unto his boy, Run now, seek the arrows which I shoot, and as te boy ran, he shot an arrow beyond him. 37 And when the boy was come to the place where the arrow was that Jonathan had shot: Jonathan cried after the boy, & said, Is not the arrow beyond thee? 38 And Jonathan cried after the boy, r By these words he had monished David what 〈◊〉 aught 〈◊〉 do. Make speed, haste (and) stand not still: and 〈◊〉 Boy gathered up the arrows, and came to his master. 39 But the boy knew nothing: only Jonathan and david knew the matter. 40 Then Jonathan gave his ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 bow and arrows unto the boy that was with him, & said unto him, Go, carry them into the city. 41 ¶ assoon as the boy was go David arose out of a place that was toward the f It seemeth that he had shot 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the stone, jest the 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 espied David, 〈◊〉 Which oath he callethin the 〈◊〉 verse the 〈◊〉 of the Lord South, and fell on his face to the ground, & bowed himself three times: and they kissed one an other, and wept both twain till David exceeded. 42 Therefore Jonathan said to David, 〈◊〉 in peace: that which we havet sworn both of us in the Name of the Lord saying, The Lord be between me and thee, & between my seed and between thy seed (let it stand) for ever. 43 And he arose & departed, and Jonathan went into the city. CHAP. XXI. 1 David 〈◊〉 to Nob to 〈◊〉 the Priest. 6 He getteth of him the showbread to satisfy his hunger. 7. Doég Sauls servant was present. 10 David 〈◊〉 to King Achish. 13 And there 〈◊〉 himself mad. 1 THen came David to a Where the Ark than was to ask counsel of the Lord Nob, to Ahimeléch the Priest, and Ahimeleh was astonied at the meeting of David, and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? 2 And David said to Ahimeléch the Priest. The b These infilmities that we see in the saints of God teach us that 〈◊〉 hath his justice in himself, but received it of Godsmercie. King hath commanded me a certain thing, and hath said unto me, Let no man know where about I sand thee, and what I have commanded thee, and I have appointed my servants to such (and) such places. 3 Now therefore if thou hast ought under thy hand, give me five (cakes of) bread, or what cometh to hand. 4 And the Priest answered David: and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but here is * hallowed bread, if the Exod. 〈◊〉. 30. young men have kept themselves, at lest Leu. 24. 5. from c If they 〈◊〉 not companied with their wives. women. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 5 David than answered the Priest, and said unto him, Certainly women have been separate from us these two orthre days since I came out, and the d That is their bodies. vessels of the young men were holy though the way were profane, & how muche more thenshal (every one) e Shallbe more careful to keep his vesselholy when he shall have eaten of thisholy food be sanctified this day in the vessel? 6 So the Priest gave him hallowed (bread) for there was no bread there, save the showbread that was taken from before the Lord to put hot bread there, the day that it was taken away. 7 [Andrea there was the same day one of the servants of Saúl f Tarrying to worship before the Ark. abiding before the Lord Doég the Edomite, the “ Or, 〈◊〉 of them that kept Sauls 〈◊〉. chiefest of Sauls herdemen] 8 And David said unto Ahimélech, Is there not here under thy hand a spear or a sword: for I have neither brought my sword normine harness with me, because the King's business required haste. 9 And the Priest said, The sword of Goliath the Philistim, whom thou slewest in the * valley of Eláh, behold, it is wrapped in a Chap. 17. 2. cloth behind the g Behind 〈◊〉 place Where the high Priests garmentlay. Ephod: if thou will't take that to thee, take it: for there is none other save that here, and David said, There is none to that, give it me. 10 And David arose and fled the same day from the h That isout of Sauls dominion. presence of Saul, and went to A chish the King of Gath, 11 And the servants of Achish said unto him Chap. 17. 9 Is not this David the * King of the land? did they not sing unto him in dances, saying, Chap. 18. 7 & 29. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 47. 7. * Saul hath slain his thousand, & David his ten thousand? 12 And David ” Ebr. put these words in his heart. considered these words, and was sore afraid of Achish the King of Gath. 13 And he changed his behaviour before them and feigned himself mad in their hands, and i By making 〈◊〉kes and 〈◊〉. scrabled on the doors of the gate, & let his spittle fall down upon his beard. 14 Then said Achish unto his servants, Lo, you see the man is beside himself, wherefore have you brought him to me? 15 Have I need of mad men, that you have brought this fellow to play the mad manin my presence? k Is hemete to be in a king's 〈◊〉 se. shall he come into mine house CHAP. XXII. 1 David hideth himself in a cave. 2 Many that were in trouble came unto him. 9 Doég accuseth Ahimeléch. 18 Saul causeth the Priests to be 〈◊〉 20 Abiathár eschapeth. 1 David therefore departed thence, and saved himself in the cave a Which was in the 〈◊〉 judah and near to Bethlehem. of Adullám and when his brethren and all his father's house herded it, they went down thy there to him. 2 And there gathered unto him all men that were in trouble and all men that were indet, and all those that were vexed in mind and he was their “ Or 〈◊〉. prince, and there were with him about four hundredth men. 3 ¶ And David went thence to Mizpeh in b For there was another so called in judah. Moáb, and said unto the King of Moáb, I pray thee, let my father, and my mother come (& abide) with you: till I know what God will do for me. 4 And he c For he feared the rage of Saul against his house. brought them before the King of Moáb, and they dwelled with him all the while that David kept himself in d That is in 〈◊〉, which was a strong hold. the hold. 5 And the Prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold (but) depart & go into the land of Iudáh. Then David departed and came into the forest of Háreth. 6 And Saúl herded that David was e That a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 went on him. discovered, and the men that were with him, and Saúl remained in Gibeáh under a tre in Ramáh, having his spear in his hand, and all his men stood about him. 7 And Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now you sons f You that are of my 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. of jemini, will the son of Isháigive every one of your fields and vineyards? will he make you all captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds? 8 That all you have conspired against me, and there is nun that telleth me that my son hath made a covenant with the son of Ishái? and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or showeth me, that my g Herby he would persuade the that this conspiracio was moste 〈◊〉, where the son conspired against the father and the servant against hismaster. son hath stirred up my servant to lie in wait against me, as (appeareth) this day. 9 ¶ Then answered Doég the Edomite [who was appointed over the servants of Saúl] & said, I saw the son of Ishái when he came to Nob, to Ahimélech the son of Ahitúb. 10 Who asked counsel of the Lord for him & gave him victuals, and he gave him also the sword of Goliáth the Philistim. 11 Then the King sent to call Ahimélech the Priest the son of Ahitúb, & all his father's house, (to wit) h Which were the 〈◊〉 of the house of Eli, whose house God 〈◊〉 to punish. the Priests that were in Nob and they came all to the King. 12 And Saúl said, Hear now thou son of Ahitūb. And he answered, Here I am, my Lord 13 Then Saul said unto him, Why have you conspired against me, thou & the son of Ishái, in that thou hast given him victual, & a sword and haste asked counsel of God for him, that he should rise against me, and lie in wait as appeareth this day? 14 ¶ And Ahimélech answered the King, and said, Who is so faithful among all thy servants as David, (being) also the King's son in law, and goeth at thy commandment, and is honourable in thy house? 15 i Have I not at other times also when he had great 〈◊〉, consulted with the Lord for 〈◊〉 Have I this day first begun to ask counsel of God for him? be it far from me, let not the King impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less nor more. 16 Then the King said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimélech, thou, and all thy father's house. 17 And the King said unto the “ Or, 〈◊〉. sergeants that stood about him, Turn, and slay the Priests of the Lord, because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and showed it not to me. But the servants of the King k For they known that they aught not to obey the wicked commandment of the king in slaying the innocents. would not move their hands to fall upon the Priests of the Lord 18 Then the King said to Doég, Turn thou & fall upon the Priests. And 〈◊〉 the Edomite turned, and ran upon the Priests, & slay that same day four score and five persons that did wear a linen Ephod. 19 Also Nob the city of the Priests smote he with the edge of the sword, both man, & woman, both child and suck lin, both ox and ass, and sheep with the edge of the sword. 20 But one of the sons of Ahimélech the son of Ahitúb [whose name (was) Abiathanr] l This was God's 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 according to his 〈◊〉 preserved some of the house of escaped and fled after David. 21 And Abiathanr showed David, that Saul had slain the Lords Priests. 22 And David said unto Abiathanr, I knew it Chap. 2. 33. the same day, when Doêg the Edomite (was) there, that he would tell Saul, I am the cause (of the death) of all the persons of thy father's house. 23 Abide thou with me, (and) fear not: for 〈◊〉 " Or, he that taketh thy life shall take mine also. that seeketh my life, shall seek thy life also: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard. CHAP. XXIII. 5 David chaseth the Philistines from Keiláh. 13 David departeth from Keiláh, and remains in the wilderness of Ziph. 16 Jonathan 〈◊〉 David. 28 Sauls enterpri se is broken in pursuing David. 1 THen they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against a Which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. Keiláh, and spoil the barns. 2 Therefore David asked counsel of the Lord josh. 15. 44. saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord answered David, Go & smite the Philistines, and save Keiláh. 3 And David's men said unto him, See, we be afraid here in b That is, in the mids of 〈◊〉 much more when we come to the borders against our 〈◊〉. Iudáh, how much more if we come to Keiláh against the host of the Philistines? 4 Then David asked counsel of the Lord again. And the Lord answered him, & said, Arise, go down to Keiláh: for I will deliver the Philistines into thy hand. 5 ¶ So David and his men went to Keiláh, & sought with thè Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter: thus David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. 6 [And when Abiathár the son of Ahimélech Chap. 22. 20. * fled to David to Keiláh, he brought an c By God's 〈◊〉dence the Ephod was preserved & kept with David the true king. Ephód ” Ebr. in his hand with him.] 7 ¶ And it was told Saûl that David was come to Keiláh, and Saúl said, God hath delivered him into mine hand: for he is shut in, seeing he is come into a city that hath gates and bars. 8 Then Saúl called all the people together to war, for to go down to Keiláh, & to besiege David and his men. 9 ¶ And David having knowledge that Saúl imagined mischief against him, said to Abiathár the Priest, d To consult with the lord by 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. Bring the Ephód. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath herded, that Saul is about to come to Keiláh to destroy the city for my sake. 11 Will the Lords of Keiláh deliver me up into his hand? and will Saul come down, asthy servant hath herded? O Lord God of Israèl, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And the Lord said, He will come down. 12 Then said David, Will the “ Or, 〈◊〉 lords of Keiláh deliver me up and the men that are with me into the hand of Saul? And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up. 13 ¶ Then David and his men, which were about six hundredth, arose, and departed out of Keiláh, and went whither they cold. And " Or, to & fro, 〈◊〉 having no certain 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to go to it was told Saul, that David was fled from Keilanh, and he left of his journey. 14 And David abode in the wilderness in ” Or, strong places holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saúl sought him every day, but God e No power 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 against God's 〈◊〉, but whenhe 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 delivered him not into his hand. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out for to seek his life: and David (was) in the wilderness of Ziph in the wood. 16 ¶ And Jonathan Sauls son arose, & went to David in the wood, and comfotted ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 hand. him in God. 17 And said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee, and thou shalt be f 〈◊〉 assureth David that God will accomplish his promise & that 〈◊〉 father striveth against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 conscience. King over Israel, and 〈◊〉 shallbe next unto thee: and also Saul my father knoweth it. 18 So they twain made a covenant before the Lord: and David Did remain in the wood: but Jonathan went to his house. 19 ¶ Then came up the Ziphims to Saúl to Gibeáh, saving, Doth not 〈◊〉 hide himself by us in holds, in the wood in the hill of Hachiláh, which is on the right side ” Or, of the Wilderness. of jeshimon? 20 Now therefore o King, come down according to all that thy heart can desire, and our part (shallbe) to deliver him into the King's hands. 21 Then Saúl said, g The Lord recompense this friendship. 〈◊〉 you blessed of the Lord: for ye have had compassion on me. 22 Go, I pray you, and prepare yet better: 〈◊〉 and see his place where he ” Ebr. where his foot hath been. 〈◊〉, (and) who hath seen him there: for it is said to me, He is subtle, and crafty. 23 Setherefore, & know all the secret places where he hideth himself, and come you again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and if he be in the h In your 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, which is in 〈◊〉. land, I will 〈◊〉 him out throughout all the 〈◊〉 of Iudáh. 24 Then they arose and went to Ziph before Saul, but David and his men (were) in the wilderness of Maôn, in the plain on the right hand of jeshimôn. 25 Saul also and his ment went to 〈◊〉 him, & they told David: wherefore he came down unto a rock, & abode in the wilderness of i Which was also in the tribe of Indáh. josh. 15. 5. Maón. And whesaúl herded that, he followed after David in the wilderness of Maón. 26 And Saúl & his ment went on the one side of the mountain, and David & his men on the other side of the mountain: and David made haste to get from the presence of Saul for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about, to take them. 27 But there came a k Thus the Lord can 〈◊〉 back the bridle 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, & deliver his out of 〈◊〉 lions mouth. messenger to Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come: for the Philistines have invaded the land. 28 Wherefore Saúl returned from pursuing, David, and went against the Philistines, Therefore they called that place, l That isthe stone of 〈◊〉, because there they divided them 〈◊〉 one from another. Sela-ham wáh lekoth. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 David hide in a cave a 〈◊〉 Saúl. 〈◊〉 He showeth to Saúl his 〈◊〉. 18 Saul acknowledgeth his 〈◊〉, 22 He causeth David to swear unto him to be favourable to his. 1 ANd David went thence, and dwelled in a That is, 〈◊〉 places, 〈◊〉 were defensed by nature. holds at Engédi. 2 When Saul was returned from the Philistines they told him, saying, Behold, David (is) in the wilderness of b A city of 〈◊〉. josh. 15. 62. Engédi. 3 Then Saul took three thousand choose men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks (among) the wild goats. 4 And he came to the sheepcotes by the way where there was a cave & Saul went in ” Ebr. to cover 〈◊〉 feet. to do his easement: and David & his men sat in the ” Ebr. in the sides inward parts of the cave. 5 And the men of David said unto him, See, the day is c Here we se how ready we 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 promise, if the 〈◊〉, serve 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 little. come, whereof the Lord said unto, Behold, I will deliver thy enemy into thy hand, and thou shalt do to him as it shall seem good to thee. Then David 〈◊〉 and cut of the lap of Sauls garment privily. 6 And afterward David d For seeing is was his own 〈◊〉 vate cause 〈◊〉 that he had touched his enemy. was touched in his heart, because he had cut of the lap which was on Sauls (garment.) 7 And he said unto his men, The Lord keep me from doing that thing unto my master the Lords Anointed, to lay mine hand upon him: for he is the Anointed of the Lord 8 So David over came his servants with these words, and suffered them not to arise against Saul: so Saúl rose up out of the cave & went away. 9 ¶ David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, O my Lord the King. And when Saúl looked be hind him, David 〈◊〉 his face to the earth, and 〈◊〉 himself. 10 And David said to Saúl, e 〈◊〉 to the false report of them that said, David was Sauls enemy he 〈◊〉 himself to be his friend. Wherefore givest thou an ear to men's words, that say, Behold, 〈◊〉 seeketh evil against thee? 11 Behold, this day thy eyes have seen, that the Lord had delivered thee, this day into mine hand in the cave, and some bade me kill thee, but I had compassion on thee, & said, I will not lay mine hand on my master: for he is the Lords Anointed. 12 Moreover my father, behold: behold, I say, the lap of thy garment in mine hand: for when I cut of the lap of thy garment, I killed thee not. Understand & see, that there is neither evil nor wickedness in me, neither have I sinned against thee, yet thou huntest after my soul to take it. 13 The Lord be judge between thee and me, and the Lord avenge me of thee, and let not mine hand be upon thee. 14 According as the ” Or, the proverb 〈◊〉 an ancien man. old proverb says, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked, but mine hand be not upon thee. 15 After whom is the King of Israel come out after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, (and) after a fly? 16 The Lord therefore be judge, and judge between thee and me, and see, and plead my cause, & ” Ebr. judge. deliver me out of thy hand. 17 When David had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, f Though he was a most cruel enemy to David, yet by his great gen 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce 〈◊〉 him to 〈◊〉. Is this thy voice, my son David? and Saullift up his voice, and wept. 18 And said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rendered me good, and I have rendered thee evil. 19 And thou hast showed this day, that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the Lord had closed me in thy hands, thou killedst me not. 20 For who shall find his 〈◊〉, and let him depart ” Ebr. a good way. free? wherefore the Lordrendre thee good for that thou haste done unto me this day. 21 For now behold, I g Though this tyrant see and confessed the favour of God toward David, yet he ceaseth not to pierce 〈◊〉 him against his 〈◊〉 conscience. know that thou shalt be King, and that the kingdom of Israel shallbe established in thy hand. 22 Swear now therefore unto me by the Lord, that thou will't not destroy my seed after me, and that thou will't not abolish my name out of my father's house. 23 So David sw are unto Saul, and Saul went home: but David and his men went up unto the hold. CHAP. XXV. 1 Samuel dieth. 3 Nabal and Abigail. 38 The Lord killeth Nabal 43 Abigail and 〈◊〉 David's wives. 44 Michal is given to Phalti. 1 THen * Samuel died, and all Israel assembled, Chap. 28. 3. Eccles. 〈◊〉. 23. and mourned for him, and buried him in his a That is, among his own kindred own house at Ramáh: And David arose and went down to the wilderness of Parán. 2 Now in b Maon and Carmel were 〈◊〉 in the tribe of Iudah 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 was in Galilee. Maonn (was) a man, who had his possession in Carmel, and the man was exceeding mighty and had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. 3 The name also of the man (was) Nabál, and the name of his wife Abigáil, and she was a woman of singular wisdom, and beautiful, but the man (was) churlish, and evil conditioned, and was of the family of Caleb. 4 And David herded in the wilderness, that Nabál did shear his sheep. 5 Therefore David sent ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Go up to Carmél, and go to Nabál, and ask him in my name ” 〈◊〉. of 〈◊〉. how he doth. 6 And thus shall you say c Some read, so mayest thou live in prosperity the next year, 〈◊〉 thou. etc. ” Ebr, 〈◊〉. for salutation, Both thou, and thy house, and all that thou hast, be in peace, wealth, and prosperity. 7 Behold, I have herded, that thou hast sherers: now thy shepherds were with us, and we did them no hurt, neither did they miss any thing all the while they were in Carmel. 8 Ask thy servants and they will show thee. Wherefore let these young 〈◊〉 find favour in thine eyes: [for we come in a good season] give, I pray thee, whatsoever d Whatsoever thou haste ready for us. cometh to thy hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David. 9 ¶ And when David's young men came, they told Nabál all those words in the name of David, and held their peace. 10 Then Nabál answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the e Thus the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, in stead of relieving the necessity of God's children, use to revile their persons and condemn their cause. son of Ishai? there is many servants now a days, that break away every man from his master. 11 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my sherers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be? 12 ¶ So David's servants turned their way, and went again, and came, and told him all those things. 13 And David said unto his men, Gird every man hyssworde (about him.) And they girded every man his sword: David also girded his sword. And about four hundredth men went up after David, and two hundredth abode by the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 carriage. 14 Now one of the servants told Abigail Nabals' wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master, and he ” Ebr. drove the away. railed on them. 15 Notwithstanding the men were very good f When we kept our sheep in the wilderness of Paran. unto us, and we had no displeasure neither miss we any thing as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields. 16 They were as a brickwall unto us both by night and by day, all the while we were with them keeping sheep. 17 Now therefore take heed, and see what thou shalt do: for evil ” Ebr. is accomplished. will surely come upon our master, and upon all his family: for he is so wicked that a man can not speak to him. 18 ¶ Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundredth ” Ebr. bread. cakes, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundredth ” Or, 〈◊〉. frails of raisins, and two hundredth of figs, and jaded them on asses. 19 Then she said unto her servants, Go you before'me: behold, I will come after you: yet she told g Because she knew his crooked nature, that he would rather have perished, then consented to her 〈◊〉 not her husband Nabál. 20 And as she road on her ass, she came down by a secret place of the mountain, and behold, David and his men came down against her, and she met them. 21 And David said, In deed I have kept all in vain that this fellow: had in the wilderness, so that nothing was miss of all that pertained unto him: for he hath required me evil for good. 22 So and more also do God unto the enemies of David: (for) surely I will not leave of all that he hath, by the dawning of the day, (any) that h Meaning by this proverb, that he would destroy both 〈◊〉 and great. pisseth against the brickwall. 23 And when Abigail saw David, she hasted and lighted of her ass, and fallen before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground. 24 And fell at his feet, and said, O, my Lord, I (have committed) the iniquity, and I pray thee, let thy handmaid speak ” Ebr. in 〈◊〉 caves. to thee, and hear thou the words of thy handmaid. 25 Let not my Lord, I pray thee, regard this wicked man Nabal: for as his name is, so is he: “ Or, fool. Nabal (is) his name, and folly (is) with him: but I thy handmaid saw not the young men of my Lord whom thou sentest. 26 Now therefore my Lord, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth [the Lord, (I say,) that hath with held thee from coming to (shed) blood, and that i That is, that thou shouldest not be revenged of thy enemy. thine hand should (not) save thee] so now thy enemies shallbe as Nabál, and they that intend to do my Lord evil. 27 And now, this “ Or, present. blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my Lord, let it be given unto the young men, that ” 〈◊〉. Walk as the 〈◊〉. follow my Lord 28 I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the Lord will make my Lord a k Confirm his kingdom to his 〈◊〉. sure house, because my Lord fighteth the battles of the Lord and none evil hath been found in thee ” Ebr. from thy days. in all thy life. 29 Yet l To Wit, Saul. a man hath risen up to persecute thee, and to seek thy soul, but the soul my Lord shallbe bound in the m God shall preserve thee long in his service and destroy thine enemies. bundle of life with the LORD thy GOD: and the soul of thy enemies shall (God) cast out, as out of the middle of a sling. 30 And when the LORD shall have done to my Lord all the good that he hath promised thee, and shall have made thee ruler over Israel. 31 Then shall it be no grief unto thee, nor offence of mind unto my LORD, that he hath not shed blood causeless, nor that my Lord hath n That he hath not avenged himself, Which things Would have 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. (not) preserved himself: and when the Lord shall have dealt well with my Lord, remember thy handmaid. 32 Then David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me. 33 And blessed be thy counsel, and blessed be thou, which haste kept me this day from coming to (shed) blood, o Read vers. 26. and that mine hand hath (not) saved me. 34 For in deed, as the Lord God of Israel liveth, p He attributeth it to the lords mercy, and not to himself that he Was stayed. who hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and met me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the dawning of the day, (any) that pisseth against the brickwall. 35 Then David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said to her, Go up in peace to thy house: behold, I have heard thy voice, and have ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 thy face. granted thy petition. 36 ¶ So Abigail came to Nabal, and behold, he made a feast in his house like the feast of a King, and Nabals' heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him q For he had no 〈◊〉 to consider or give thanks for this great be nefite of deliverance. nothing, neither less nor more, until the morning arose. 37 Then in the morning when the wine was go out of Nabal, his wife told him those words, and his heart died within him, and he was like r For fear of the great danger. a stone. 38 And about ten days after, the Lord smote Nabal, that he died. 39 ¶ Now when David heard, that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the Lord that hath “ Or, revenged. judged the cause of my rebuke of the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the Lord hath recompensed the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. Also David sent to common with Abigail to s For he had experience of her great godliness, Wisdom and humility. take her to his wife. 40 And when the sernauntes of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they s For he had experience of her great godliness, Wisdom and humility. pake unto her, saying, David sent us to thee, to take thee to his wife. 41 And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thy handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my Lord 42 And Abigail hasted, and arose, and road upon an ass, and her five maids ” Ebr, Went at her feet. followed her, and she went after the messengers of David, and was his wife. 43 David also took Ahinóam of * Izreel, and josh. 15. 55. they were both his wives. 44 Now Saul had given * Michál his daughter 2. Sam. 3. 〈◊〉. David's wife to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of t Which 〈◊〉 place bordering on the country of the Moabites, Gallim. CHAP. XXVI. 1 David was discovered unto Saul by the ziphims. 12 David taketh away Sauls spear, and a pot of water that stood at his head. 21 Saul confesseth his sin. 1 Again the Ziphims came unto Saul to Gibeáh, saying, * Doth not David hide Chap. 23. 〈◊〉. himself “ Or, in 〈◊〉. in the hill of Hachiláh before “ Or, the Wilderness. jeshimón? 2 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand a That is, of the most skilful and valiant soldiers. choose men of Israèl with him, for to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph. 3 And Saul pitched in the hill of 〈◊〉, which is before jeshimon by the way side. Now David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness. 4 [For David had sent out spies, and understood, that Saul was come “ Or, to a 〈◊〉teine place. in very deed.] 5 Then David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched, and (when) David beheld the place where Saul lay, and * Abner Chap. 14. 50. and 17. 〈◊〉. the son of Ne'er which was his chief captain, [for Saullay in the fort, and the people pitched round about him.] 6 Then spoke David, and said to Ahimélech the b Who Was a stranger and not an 〈◊〉 Hittite, and to Abishái the son of Zeruiáh, brother to c Who afterward Was Dauides chief captain. Ioáb, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the host? Then Abishái said, I will go down with thee. 7 So David and Abishái came down to the people by night: and behold, Saullaye sleeping within the fort, & his spear did stick in the ground at his “ Or, bilsler. head: and Abner and the people lay round about him. 8 ¶ Then said Abishái to David, God hath closed thine enemy into thy hand this day: now therefore, I pray thee, let me smite him once with a spear to the earth, and I will not smite him d Meaning, he Would make him sure at one stroke again. 9 And David said to 〈◊〉, Destroy him not: for who can lay his hand e To Wit, in his own private cause: for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kings at Gods appoint meant. on the Lords anointed, and be guiltless? 10 Moreover David said, As the Lord liveth, either the Lord shall smite him, or his day shall come to die, or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 descend into battle, and perish. 11 The Lord keep me from laying mine hand 2. king 9 24. upon the Lords anointed: but, I pray thee, now the spear that is at his head, & the pot of water, and let us go hence. 12 So David took the spear and the pot of water from Sauls head, and they gate them away, & no man saw it, not marked it, vether did any awake, but they were all asleep: for ” Ebr. the heave sleep of the lord Was fallen upon them. the Lord had sent a dead sleep upon them. 13 Then David went into the other side, and stood on the top of an hill a far of, a great space being between them. 14 And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ne'er, saying, ” Ebr. answerest. Hearest thou not Abner? Then Abner answered, and said, Who art thou that criest to the King? 15 ¶ And David said to Abner, Artnot thou a f Esteemed moste valianc, and meet to save the king. man? & who is like thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the King? for there came one of the folk in to destroy the King thy lord. 16 This is not well done of thee: as the Lord liveth, you are ” Ebr. sons of death. worthy to die, because you have not kept your master the Lords 〈◊〉 & now see where the King's spear is, and the pot of water that was at his head. 17 And Saúl knew David's voice, and said, Is g Hereby it appeareth, that the hypocrite 〈◊〉 David against his own 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 to his 〈◊〉. this thy voice, mysonne David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord Ô King. 18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus persecute his servant? for what 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 done? or what evil is in mine hand: 19 Now therefore, I 〈◊〉 thee, let my lord the King hear the words of his servant. If the Lord have stirred thee up against me, h Let his 〈◊〉 toward us be pacified by 〈◊〉. let him smell the savour of a sacrifice: but if the children of men (have done it,) cursed be they before the Lord: for they have cast me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the Lord, saying, Go, serve other i As much as say in them they compelled him to 〈◊〉, because they forced him to 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. gods. 20 Now therefore let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the King of Israel is come out to seek a sly, as one would hunt a partridge in the mountains. 21 Then said Saúl, I have sinned: come again, my son David: for I will do thee no more harm, because my soul was k Because thou 〈◊〉 my life this day. precious in thy eyes this day: behold, I have done foolishly, and have erred exceedingly. 22 Then David answered, and said, Behold the King's spear, let one of the young men come over and fet it. 23 And let the Lord reward every man according to his l Thus he protestech his innocen 〈◊〉 toward Saul, not defending his justice in the sight of God, in Whose presence none is righteous Psal. 14. 3 & 130. 3. righteousness and faithfulness: for the Lord had delivered thee into (mine) hands this day, but I would not lay mine hand upon the Lords anointed. 24 And behold, like as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes: so let my life be set by in the eyes of the Lord, that he may deliver me out of all tribulation. 25 Then Saúl said to David, Blessed art thou, my son David: for thou shalt do great things, and also prevail. So David went his way, and Saúl returned to his m To Gibeáh of Benjamin. place. CHAP. XXVII. 2 David fleeth to Achish King of Gath, who giveth him Ziklág. 8 David destroyeth certain of the Philistines. 10 Achish is deceived by David. 1 ANd David said in his heart, I shall now a David 〈◊〉 Gods protection, and therefore fleeth unto the idolaters, Who Were enemies to God's people. perish one day by the hand of Saul: is it not better for me that I save myself in the land of the Philistines, and that Saul may have no hope of me to seek me any more in all the coasts of Israel, and (so) escape out of his hand? 2 David therefore arose, and he, and the six hundredth men that were with him, went unto Achish the son of Maóch King of Gáth. 3 And David b Thus God by his providence changes the enemies hearts and maketh them to favour his, in their 〈◊〉 dwelled with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household David with his two wives, Ahinóam the Izrcelite, and Abigáil Nabals wife the Carmelite. 4 And it was told Saúl that David was fled to Gath: so he sought no more for him. 5 And David said unto Achish. If I have now found grace in thy eyes, c Let thy of 〈◊〉 sappoint me a place. let them give me a place in some (other) city of the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in thee (head) city of the kingdom with thee? 6 Then Achish gave him Ziklág that same day therefore Ziklág pertaineth unto the Kings of Iudáh unto this day, 7 ¶ And “ Ebr. the 〈◊〉, of the days. the time that David dwelled in the country of the Philistines, was four months and certain days. 8 Then David and his men went up, and invaded the d These Were the Wicked 〈◊〉, Whom God had appointed to be destroyed. Geshurites, and the Girzites and the 〈◊〉 kites: for they inhabited the land from the beginning, (from the way,) as thougoest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. 9 And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took sheep, and oxen, and asses, and camels, and apparel, and returned and came to Achish. 10 And Achish said, “ Or, against Whom. Where have you been a roving this day? and David answered, Against the south of Iudáh, and against the south of the e Which Were a family 〈◊〉 the tribe of 〈◊〉, 1. Chro. 2. 9 jerameelites, and against the south of the Kenites. 11 And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring them to Gath, saying, Jest they should telon us, and say, So did David, and so (will be) his manner all the while that he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines. 12 And Achish believed David, saying, “ 〈◊〉, he doth 〈◊〉 rely 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 He hath made his people of Israel utterly to abhor him: therefore he shallbe my servant for ever. CHAP. XXVIII. 2 David hath the chief charge promised about Achish. 8 Saul consulteth with a witch, and she causeth him to speak with Samuel, 18 who declareth his ruin. 1 NOw at that time the Philistines assembled their bands and army to fight with Israel: therefore Achish said to David, a Albeit it Was a great 〈◊〉 to David to fight against the people of God, yet such Was his infirmity, he 〈◊〉 not deny him. Be sure, thou shalt go out with me to the battle, thou, and thy men. 2 And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to David, Surely I will make thee keeper of mine head forever. 3 * [Samuel was then dead, and all Israel had Chap. 23. 1. lamented him, and buried him in Ramáh his own city: and Saúl had b According to the 〈◊〉 of God. Exod. 22. 18. and Deut. 18. 10. put away the sorcerers, and the sothesayers out of the land] 4 Then the Philistines assembled themselves, and came, and pitched in Shunem: and Saúl assembled all Israel, and they pitched in Gilbóa. 5 And when Saúl saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart was sore astonished. 6 Therefore Saúl asked counsel of the Lord, & the Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by c Meaning the high Priest, Exod. 28. 30. Urim, nor yet by Prophets. 7 ¶ Then said Saúl unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and ask of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman at Endor that hath a familiar spirit. 8 Then Saúl d He seeketh not to God in his mi〈◊〉 but is led by Satan to unlawful means Which in is conscience he 〈◊〉 changed himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, & two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, conjecture unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up whom I shall name unto thee. 9 And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hathed one, how he hath destroyed the sorcerers, and the sothesayers out of the land: wherefore then sek est thou to take me in a snare to 'cause me to die? 10 And Saúl swore to her by the Lord, saying, As the Lord liveth, no “ Or, punishment harm shall come to thee for this thing. 11 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he answered, Bring me up e He speaketh according to his gross ignorance not considering the state of the Saints after this life, and how Satan hath no power over them. Samuel. 12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice, & the woman spoke to Saúl, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saúl. 13 And the King said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw “ Or, an excellent person. gods ascending up out of the earth. 14 Then he said unto her, What fashion is he of? And she answered, An old man cometh up lapped in a mantle: and Saúl knew that it was f To his imagination albeit it Was Satan, Who to blind his eyes took upon him theforme of Samuel, as he can do of an Angel of light. Samuel, and he inclined his face to the ground, and bowed himself. 15 ¶ And Samuel, said to Saúl, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? Then Saúl answered, I am in great distress: for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither ” Ebr. by the hand of Prophets. by Prophets neither by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest telme, what I shall do. 16 Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the Lord is go from thee, and is thy enemy? 17 Even the Lord hath done to g That is, to David. him, as he spoke * by mine “ Or, ministery hand for the Lord will rend Chap. 15. 28. the kingdom out of thy hand, and give it thy neighbour David. 18 Because thou obeiedst not the voice of the Lord, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon the Amalekites, therefore hath the Lord done this unto thee this day. 19 Moreover the Lord will deliver israel with thee into the hands of the Philistines: h You shall be dead Chap. 〈◊〉. 6. and tomorrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me, and the Lord shall give the host of Israel into the hands of the Philistines. 20 Then Saúl fell straight way all a long on the earth, and was sore i The Wicked, When they hear God's 〈◊〉, tremble and despair, but can not seek for mercy by repentance. afraid because of the words of Samuel, so that there was no strength in him: for he had eaten no bread all the day nor all the night. 21 Then the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him Se, thy handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I k I have ventured my life. have put my soul in mine hand, & have obeyed thy words which thou saidst unto me. 22 Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee, that thou mayest eat and get thee strength, and go on thy journey. 23 But he refused, and said, I will not eat but his servants and the 〈◊〉 together compelled him, and he obeyed their voice: so he arose from the earth, and sat on the bed. 24 Now the woman had a fat calf in the house, and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour and kneaded it, and baked of it l Because it required haste. unleavened (bread). 25 Then she brought them before Saul, and before his servants: and when they had eaten, they stood up, and went away the same night. CHAP. XXIX. 4 The princes of the Philistines 'cause David to be sent back from the battle against Israel, because they disinherited him. 1 SO the Philistines were gathered together with all their armies in Aphék: and the Israelites pitched “ Or, in Ala. by the fountain which is in Izreel. 2 And the “ Or, captalnes. princes of the Philistines went for the by a According to their bands, or ensigns. hundreds and thousands, but David and his men came behind with Achish. 3 Then said the princes of the Philistines, What (do) these Ebrewes (here?) And 〈◊〉 said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David the servant of Saúl the King of Israel, who hath been with me these days, b Meaning, a 〈◊〉 time, that is four months, & certeme days Chap. 27, 7. or these years, and I have found nothing in him since he ” Ebr. fallen, as Gen. chap. 25, 18. dwelled with me unto this day? 4 But the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him, and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, * Sand this fellow back, that 1. Chro. 12, 19 he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, & let him not go down with us to battle, jest that in the battle he be an adversary to us: for where with should he obtain the favour of his master? should it not be with the c Would not 〈◊〉 receive him to fa〈◊〉, if he cold betrayeus? Chap. 18, 7. & 21, 11 heads of these men? 5 Is not this David, of whom they sang in dances, saying, * Saúl slew his thousand, and David his ten thousand? 6 ¶ Then Achish called David, & said unto him As the Lord liveth, thou hast been upright and good in my sight, when thou d That is, Was 〈◊〉 With me. wentest out and in with me in the host, neither have I found evil with thee, since thou camest to me unto this day, but ” Ebr. thou 〈◊〉 not good 〈◊〉 the eyes of the princes. the princes do not favour thee. 7 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the princes of the Philistines. 8 ¶ And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy seruát as long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may e This dissimulation can not be 〈◊〉: for it 〈◊〉 him to go against the people of God. not go and fight against the enemies of my lord the King? 9 Achishthen answered, and said to David, I know thou pleasest me, as an Angel of God but the princes of the 〈◊〉 have said, Let him not go up with us to battle. 10 Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy f With them that fled unto thee from Saul. master's servants that are come with thee: and when you be up early, assoon as you have light, depart. 11 So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, and to return into the land of the Philistines: and the Philistines went up to Izreel. CHAP. XXX. 1 The Amalekites burn Ziklag. 5 David's two wives are taken prisoners. 6 The people would stone him. 8 He alketh counsel of the Lord and pursuing his enemies, recovereth the pray. 24 He divideth it equally, 26 And sendeth part to his friends. 1 But when David and his men were come to 〈◊〉 a After that he de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the third day, the Amalekites had invaded upon the South, eué unto Ziklàg and had b That is, destroyed the city. smitten Ziklág, and burned it with fire, 2 And had taken the women that were therein prisoners, both small and great, (and) slew not a man, but carried them away, and went their ways. 3 ¶ So David and his men came to the city, and behold, it was burned with fire, and their c For these only remained in the city, When the men Were go to War. wives, and their sons, and their daughters were taken prisoners. 4 Then David and the people that was with him, lift up their voices and wept, until they cold weep no more. 5 David's two wives were taken prisoners also, Ahinonam the Izreelite, and Abigail the wife of Nabál the Carmelite. 6 And David was in great sorrow: for the people d Thus We see, 〈◊〉 in troubles & ad 〈◊〉 We do not consider God's providence, but like raging 〈◊〉 both our own duty and concenne God's appointment over us. intended to stone him, because the hearts of all the people were vexed 〈◊〉 man for his sons and for his daughters: but David comforted himself in the Lord his God. 7 ¶ And David said to Abiathár the Priest Ahi meleches son, I pray thee, bring me the Ephód. And Abiathár brought the Ephód to David. 8 Then David asked counsel at the LORD, saying, Shall I follow after this company? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Follow: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and e Though GOD seem to leave us for a time, yet if We trust in him, We shallbe sure to find comfort. recover all. 9 ¶ So David and the six hundredth men that were with him, went, and came to the river 〈◊〉, where a part of them abode: 10 But David and four hundredth men followed [for two hundredth abode behind, being to weary to go ever the river 〈◊〉]. 11 And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, & gave him f God by his providence both promise vided for the necessity of this poor stranger, & mad him a guide to David to accomplish his enterprise. bread and he did eat, and they gave him water to drink. 12 Also they gave him a few figs, and two clu sters of rainsins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water in three days, and three nights. 13 ¶ And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, and servant to an Amalekite: and my master left me three days ago, because I fell sick. 14 We roved upon the South of Chéreth, and upon thee (coast) belonging to judáh, and upon the South of Caleb, and we burned Ziklág with fire. 15 And David said unto him, Canst thou bring me to this compagnie? And he said, g For oaths Were in all ages had in most reverence even among the heathen. Swear unto me by God, that thou will't neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee to this company. 16 ¶ And when he had brought him thither, behold, they lay scattered abroad upon all the earth, h The Wicked in their pomp and pleasures 〈◊〉 not the 〈◊〉 of God, Which is then at hand to smire them. eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great pray that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Iudáh. 17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening i Some read, and unto the moro We of the two (〈◊〉 nings:) that is, three days. of the next moro we so that there eschaped not a man of them, four hundredth young men, which road upon camels, and fled. 18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had take: also David rescued his two wives. 19 And they lacked nothing, small or great, son or daughter, or of the spoil of all that they had taken away: David recovered them all. 20 David also took all the sheep, and the oxen, (and) they drove them before his cattle, and said, This is David's k Which the Amalekites had taken of others, and David from them besides the goods of 〈◊〉. pray. 21 ¶ And David came to the two hundredth men that were to weary for to follow David: whom they had made also to abide at the river Besór: and they came to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: so when David came near to the people, he saluted them. 22 Then answered all the evil and wicked of the men that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, therefore will we give them none of the pray, that we have recovered, save to every man his l Under these are comprehended the cattle and goods, which appertained to eve 〈◊〉 man. wife and his children: therefore let them carry them away and depart. 23 Then said David, You shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the Lord hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us, into our hands. 24 For who will obey you in this matter? but as his part (is) that goeth down to the battle, so (shall) his part (he), that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike. 25 m Some refer these words to David, that he all ledged an old custom and 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 it were 〈◊〉, It is 〈◊〉 he now & hath been ever. So from that day forward he made it a statute and a law in Israel, until this day. 26 ¶ When David therefore came to Ziklág, he sent of the pray unto the Elders of Iudáh and to his friends, saying, See, (there is) ablessing for you of the spoil of the enemies of the Lord 27 He sent to them of Bethel, and to them of South Ramoth, and to them of 〈◊〉, 28 And to them of 〈◊〉, and to them of Siphmonth, and to them of Eshtemona, 29 And to them of Rachál, and to them of the cities of the 〈◊〉, and to them of the cities of the Kenites, 30 And to them of Hormáh, and to them of Chot-ashán, and to them of Athách, 31 And to them of Hebrón, and n Showing himself mindful of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to wards him. to all the places where David and his men had haunted. CHAP. XXXI. 4 Saúl killeth himself. 6 His children are 〈◊〉 in the battle. 12 〈◊〉 men of 〈◊〉 took down his body, which was hanged on the brickwall. 1 NOw * the Philistines fought against Israel 8. Chro. 10, 1. and the men of israel flood away from the Philistines, and they fell down “ Or, 〈◊〉. wounded in mount Gilbóa. 2 And the Philistines pressed sore upon Saul and his sons, and slew Jonathan, and Abinadáb, and Malchishúa Sauls sons. 3 And when the battle went sore against Saul, the archers and bowemen ” Ebr 〈◊〉 him hit him, and he was sore ” Or, afraid. wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saúl unto his armour bearer, a So we see that his 〈◊〉 life hath a desperate end, as is commonly seen in them, that persecute the children of God. Draw out thy sword, & thrust me through there with, jest the uncircumcised come and thrust me through and mock me: but his armour bearer would not, for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saúl took a sword and fell upon it. 5 And when his armour bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. 6 So Saúl died, and his three sons, and his are mour bearer, and all his men that same day together. 7 ¶ And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the b 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 valley, and they of the otherside c The tribes of 〈◊〉 and Gad and half the tribe of 〈◊〉. Jordan saw that the men of Israel were put to flight, and that Saúl and his sons were dead, than they left the cities, & ran away: and the Philistines came and dwelled in them. 8 ¶ And on the moro we when the Philistines were come to spoil them that were slain, they found Saul and his three sons lying in mount Gilbóa. 9 And they cut of his head, and stripped him out of his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines on every side, that they should d In token of victory and trium 〈◊〉. publish it in the temple of their idols, and among the people. 10 And they laid up his armour in the house of Ashtaronth, but they hanged up his body on the brickwall of Beth-shan. 11 ¶ When the inhabitants of e Whom he had delivered from their enemies, Chap. 11, 12. Jabesh Gilead herded, what the 〈◊〉 had done to Saúl, 12 Then they arose [as many as were strong men] and went all night and took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, from the 〈◊〉. 34, 5. brickwall of Beth-shan, and came to Jabesh, and * 2. Sam 2, 4. burned them there, 13 And took their bones & * buried them under a tre at Jabesh, and f According to the custom of 〈◊〉. fasted seven days. THE second BOOK of Samuel. THE ARGUMENT. THis book and the former bear the title of Samuel, because they contain the conception, nativity, and the whole course of his life, and also the lives and acts of two Kings, to wit, of Saul and David, whom he 〈◊〉 and consecrated Kings by the ordinance of God. And as the first book containeth those things, which God brought to pass among this people under the government of Samuel and Saúl: so this second book declareth the noble acts of David, after the death of Saul, when he began to reign, unto the end of his kingdom: and how the same by him was wonderfully augmented: also his great troubles and dangers, which he sustained both within his house and without: what horrible and dangerous insurrections, uproars, and treasons were wrought against him, partly by false 〈◊〉, feigned friends and flatterers, and partly by some of his own children and people: and how by GOD'S assistance he overcame all difficulties, and enjoined his kingdom in rest and peace. In the person of David the Scripture setteth forth Christ jesus the chief. King, who came of David according to the flesh, and was persecuted on every side with outward and inward enemies, aswell in his own person, as in his members, but at length he overcometh all his enemies and giveth his Church victory against all power both spiritual and temporal: and so reigneth with them, King for evermore. CHAP. I 4 It was told David of Sauls death. 15 He causeth him to be stain that brought the tidings. 19 He lamenteth the death of Saul and jonathan. 1 AFter the death of Saul, when David was returned from the * 〈◊〉. Sam 30, 17. slaughter of the Amalekites and had been two days in Ziklág, 2 Behold, a man came the third day out of the host from Saul with his a Seeming to lament the overthrow of the people of Israel. clotheses rend, and earth upon his head: and when he came to David, he fell to the earth, and did obeissance. 3 Then David said unto him, Whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the host of Israel I am escaped. 4 And David said unto him, What is done? I pray thee, tell me. Then he said, that the people is fled from the battle, and many of the people are overthrown, and dead, and also Saúl and Jonathan his son are dead. 5 And David said unto the young man, that told it him, How knowest thou that Saul and Io nathán his son be dead? 6 Then the young man that told him answered b As I fled in the chase. As I came to mount Gilbóa, behold, Saúl leaned upon his spear, and lo, the charets & “ Or, 〈◊〉. horsemen followed hard after him. 7 And when he looked back, he saw me, and called me. And I answered, Here am I 8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an c 〈◊〉 was an 〈◊〉 born, but renounced his 〈◊〉 & joined with the 〈◊〉. Amalekite. 9 Then said he unto me, I pray thee, come upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my d I am sorry, because I am yet alive. life is yet whole in me 10 So ” Ebr. I stood upon him. I came upon him, and slew him, & be cause I was sure that he cold not live, after that he had fallen, I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and brought them hither unto my Lord, 11 Then David took hold on his clotheses, * & Chap. 3, 31. & 13, 31. rend them, and like wise all the men that were with him. 12 And they mourned and wept, and fasted until even, for Saúl and for Jonathan his son and for the people of the Lord, and for the house of Israel, because they were slain with the sword. 13 ¶ e After the 〈◊〉 he examined him again. Afterwards David said unto the young man that told it him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a strangeran Amalekite. 14 And David said unto him, * How wast thou 〈◊〉, 105, 15. not afraid, to put forth thy hand to destroy the Anointed of the Lord? 15 Then David called one of his young men, & said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died. 16 Then said David unto him, f Thou art 〈◊〉 punished for thy fault. Thy blood be upon thy own head, forthine own mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the Lords anointed. 17 ¶ Then David mourned with this lamentation over Saul, and over Jonathan his son, 18 [Also he bade them teach the children of judáh to g That they might be able to mach their 〈◊〉 the Philistines in that artIos h. 10. 13. shoot, as it is written in the book of * “ Or, 〈◊〉. jashér] 19 O noble Israel, h Meaning Saul. Mich. 〈◊〉. 10. he is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty overthrown? 20 * Tell it not in Gath, nor publish it in the streets of Ashkelôn, jest the daughters of the Phi listims rejoice, jest the daughters of the uncir cumcised triumph. 21 You mountains of Gilbóa, upon you (be) ne there dew not rain, nor i Let their fertile fields be 〈◊〉 bring forth no fruit to offer to the Lord (be there) fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is cast down, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. 22 The bow of Jonathan never turned back neither did the sword of Saúl return empty from the blood of the slain, and from the fat of the mighty. 23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their 〈◊〉, and in their deaths they were not k They died both together in Gilboa. divided: they were swifter the negles, they were stronger than lions. 24 You daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, which clothed you in scarlet, l As rich garments, and costly jewels. with pleasures, and hanged ornaments of gold upon your apparel. 25 How were the mighty slain in the mids of the battle? o Jonathan, thou wast slain in thy high places. 26 Woe is me for thee, my brother Jonathan: very kind hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wondered, passing the love of m Ether toward their house bands, or their children. women: how are the mighty overthrown, and the weapons of war destroyed? CHAP. II 4 David is anointed King in Hebrón. 9 Abner maketh Ish-bosheth King over Israel. 15 The battle of the servants of David and Ish-bosheth. 32 The burial of Asahel. 1 AFter this David a By the means of the high Priest, as. 〈◊〉 Sam. 23. 2. & 2. Sam. 5. 19 asked counsel of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Wither shall I go? He then answered, Unto b Which city was also called 〈◊〉. Hebronn. 2 So David went up thither and his two wives also, Ahinóam the Izreelite, and Abigáil Nabals jos h. 14, 15. wife the Carmelite. 3 And David brought up the men that were with c In the time of his 〈◊〉. him, every man with his household, & they dwelled in the cities of Hebronn. 4 ¶ Then the men of Iudáh came, & there they anointed David King over the house of Iudáh. 1. Sam. 31, 〈◊〉, And they told David, saying, * that then men of Jabesh Gilead buried Saúl. 5 And david sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said unto them, 〈◊〉 sed are you of the Lord, that you have showed such kindness unto your lord Saúl, that you have buried him. 6 Therefore now the Lord show mercy and d According to his promise which is to recompense them that are merciful. truth unto you: and I will recompense you this benefit, because you have done this thing. 7 Therefore now let your hands be strong, & be you valiant: albeit your master Saúl be dead, yet nevertheless the house of Iudáh hath anointed me e So that you shall not want a captain and a defender, King over them. 8 ¶ But Abner the son of Ne'er that was captain of Sauls host, took Ish-bôsheth the son of Saul, & brought him to Mahanáim. 9 And made him King over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Izreel, and over Ephráim, and over Benjamin and over f Over the eleven tribes. all Israel. 10 Ish-bôsheth Sauls son was forty year old when he began to reign over Israel, & reigned two year: but the house of Iudáh followed David. 11 [And the time which David reigned in Hebrôn over the house of Iudáh, (was) seven year and six g After this time was expired, he reigned over all the country 33. 〈◊〉. Chap 5. 5. months] 12 ¶ And Abner the son of Ne'er, and the servants of Ish-bôsheth the son of Saul went out of Mahanáim to Gibeonn. 13 And joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David went out and met one an other by the pool of Gibeôn: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool. and the other on the other side of the pool. 14 Then Abner said to joâd, Let the young men now arise, and h Let us see how they can handle their weapon. play before us. And Ioáb said, Let them arise. 15 Then there arose and went over twelve of Benjamin by number, which pertained to Ishbósheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. 16 And every one caught i Meaning, his adversary. his fellow by the head, and (thrust) his sword in his fellows side, so they fell down together: wherefore the place was called “ Or, the field of 〈◊〉 men. Helkathhazzurim which is in Gideón. 17 And the battle was exceeding sore that same day: for Abner and the men of Israel k After that these four & twenty were 〈◊〉. fell before the servants of David. 18 And there were three sons of Zerniáh there Ioáb, and Abishái, and Asahel. And Asahel was as light on foot as a wilderoe. 19 And Asahel followed after Abner, and in going he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left from Abner. 20 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, Yea. 21 Then Abner said, Turn thee either to the right hand or to the left, and take one of the young men, and take thee his weapons: but " Or, spoil. Asahel would not depart from him. 22 And Abner said to Asahel, Depart from me l Why dost thou provoke me to kill thee? wherefore should I smite thee to the ground how then should I be able to hold up my face to Ioáb thy brother? 23 And when he would not depart, Abner with the hindre end of the spear smote him under the m Some read, in those parts, where as the lively parts lie: as the heart, the lungs, the 〈◊〉 the milt, and the gall. fift (rib), that the spear came out behind him: and he fell down there, and died in his place. And as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, stood stil. 24 Ioáb also and Abishái pursued after Abner: and the sun went down, when they were come to the hill Ammáh, that lieth before Giah, by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. 25 And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and were on an heap and stood on the top of an hill. 26 Then Abner called to Ioáb, and said, Shall the n Shall we 〈◊〉 make an end of 〈◊〉. sword devour for ever? knowest thou not, that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long then shall it be, or thou bid the people return from following their brethren? 27 And joáb said, As God liveth, if thou hadst not o If thou haddest not provoked them to battle, as vers. 14. spoken, surely even in the morning the people had departed every one back from his brother. 28 ¶ So joáb blue a trumpet, and all the people stood still, & pursued after Israel no more, neither foght they any more. 29 And Abner & his men walked all that night through the “ Or, wilderness. plain, & went over Jordan, and past through all Bithrôn till they came “ Or, to the 〈◊〉. to Mahanáim. 30 Ioáb also returned back from Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel. 31 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abners' men, (so that) three p Thus God would confirm David in his king doom by the destruction of his 〈◊〉. hundredth and threescore men died. 32 And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his Father, which was in Bethlehem: and Ioáb and his men went all night, and (when they came) to Hebrón, the day arose. CHAP. III 1 Long war between the houses of Saul & David. 2 The children of David in Hebrón. 12 Abner turneth to David. 27 joab killeth him. 1 THere was then a That is, with out 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 two years, which was the whole reign of Ishbosheth. long war between the house of Sail & the house of David: but David waxed stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker. 2 ¶ And unto David were children born in Hebrón: and his elder son was Amnon of Ahinôam the Izreelite. 3 And his second, (was) b Who is called also Daniel. Chileáb of Abigáil the wife of Nabál the Carmelite: and the third 1. Chro. 3 〈◊〉. Absalôm the son of Maacáh the daughter of Talmái the King of Geshúr, 4 And the fourth, Adoniiáh the son of Aggith, and the fifth, Shephaciáh the son of Abitâl, 5 And the sixt, Ithreám by Egláh David's wife: these were born to David in c Within seven years and six more neths. Hebrôn. 6 ¶ Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made all his power for the house of saul. 7 And Saúl had a concubine named Rizpáh, the daughter of Aiiáh. And (Ish-bôsheth) said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou go in to my father's concubine? 8 Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bôsheth, and said, Am I a d Dost thou este me me no more than a dog, for all my service done to thy father's houses dog's head, which against judâh do show mercy this day unto the house of Saúl thy father, to his brethren, and to his neighbours, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David that thou chargest me this day with a fante concerning this woman? 9 e We see how the wicked can not abide to be admonished of their 〈◊〉, but seek their 〈◊〉 sure, 〈◊〉 go about to bring them from their wickedness. So do God to Abner, and more also, except as the Lord hath sworn to David, even so I do to him, 10 To remove the kingdom from the house of Saul, that the throne of David may be established over Israel, and over Iudáh, even from Dan to Beer-Sheba. 11 And he dared no more answer to Abner: for he feared him. 12 ¶ Then Abner sent messengers to David “ Or, 〈◊〉. on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? Who should (also) say, Make covenant with me, & behold, mine hand (shallbe) with thee to bring all Israel unto thee. 13 Who said, Well, I will make a covenant with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, that thou see not my face except thou bring Michál Sauls daughter when thou comest to see me. 14 ¶ Then David sent messengers to Ishbósheth Sauls son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michál, which I married for* an hundredth foreskins 1. Sam. 18. 27. of the Philistines, 15 And Ish-bôsheth sent, and took her from her husband * Phaltiél the son of Láish. 1. Sam. 25. 44. 16 And her husband went with her, and came weeping behind her, unto Bahurim: then said Abner unto him, Go, (and) return. So he returned. 17 ¶ And Abner had f Rather for malice that he bore toward 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, then for love he bore to David. communication with the Elders of Israel, saying, You sought for David in times past, that he might be your King. 18 Now then do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hands of the Philistines, and out of the hands of all their enemies, 19 Also Abner spoke ” Ebr in the cares of 〈◊〉. to Benjamin, and afterward Abner went to speak with David in Hebrôn, (concerning) all that Israel was content with, and the whole g Who challenged the kingdom, because of their father Saul. house of Benjamin. 20 So Abner came to David to Hebrón, having twenty men with him, and David made a feast unto Abner, and to the men that were with him. 21 Then Abner said unto David, I will rise up, & do gather all Israel unto my lord the King that they may make a covenant with thee, & that thou mayest reign over all that thiné heart desireth. Then David let Abner depar te, who went “ Or, without harm. in peace. 22 ¶ And behold, the servants of David and joáb came h From 〈◊〉 against the Philistines. from the camp, and brought a great pray with them [but Abner was not with David in Hebrôn: for he had sent him away, and he departed in peace] 23 When Ioáb, and all the host that was with him were come, men told Ioáb, saying, Abner the son of Ne'er came to the King, and he hath sent him away, and he is go in peace. 24 Then Ioáb came to the King, and said, i Here appeareth the malicious mind of Ioáb, who would have had the king to stay Abner for his private 〈◊〉. What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee, why hast thou sent him away, and he is departed? 25 Thou knowest Abner the son of Ne'er: for he came to deceive thee, and to know thy out going and ingoing, and to know all that thou dost. 26 ¶ And when joáb was go out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Siriáh unknowing to David. 27 And when Abner was come again to Hebrón, * joáb took him aside in the gate to 1. King. 2. 3. speak with him “ 〈◊〉, secretly, peaceably, and smote him under the fift (rib,) that he died, for the blood of * Asahel his brother. Chap. 2. 23. 28 And when afterward it came to David's ea re, he said, I and my kingdom are k The Lord knoweth that I did not consent to his death. guiltless before the Lord for ever, concerning the blood of Abner the son of Ner. 29 Let the blood fall on the head of Ioáb, and on all his father's house, that the house of joáb be never without some that have running issues, or lepre, or that leaneth on a staff, or that doth fall on the sword, or that lacketh bread. 30 [So joáb and l Abishái is said to stay him with Ioáb, because he consented to the murder. Abishái his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeôn in battle] 31 And David said to Ioáb, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clotheses, and put on sack clot, and mourn m Meaning, before the corpse. before Abner: and King david himself followed the bear. 32 And when they had buried Abner in Hebrôn, the king lift up his voice, and wept beside the sepulchre of Abner, and all the people wept. 33 And the King lamented over Abner, and said, Died 〈◊〉 n He declareth that Abner died not as a wretch or vile person, but as a 〈◊〉 man might do, being 〈◊〉 rouslv 〈◊〉 by the wicked. a fool dieth? 34 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet tied in fetters of brass: (but) as a man falls before wicked men, (so) diddest thou fall. And all the people wept again for him. 35 afterward all the people came to cause David eat o According to their custom, which was to 〈◊〉 at burials. meat while it was yet day, but David swore, saying, So do God to me and more also, if I taste bread, or aught else till the sun ne be down. 36 And all the people knew it, and it p It is expedient sometime not only to conceine inward sorrow, but also that it may appear to others to the intem: that they may be satisfied. pleased them: as whatsoever the King did, pleased all the people. 37 For all the people and all Israel understood that day, how that it was not the King's deed that Abner the son of Ne'er was slain. 38 And the King said unto his servants, Know not, that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? 39 And I am this day weak & (ne wely) anointed King: & these men the sons of Zeruiáh be to “ Or, cruel. hard for me: the Lord reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness. CHAP. four 5 Baanáh and Rechab slay 〈◊〉. bósheth the son of Saul 12. David commands them to be slain. 1 ANd when Sauls a That is, Ishbosheth son herded that Abner was dead in Hebrón, them his hands were b Meaning, that he was 〈◊〉 ged. feeble, and all Israel was afraid, 2 And Sauls son had two men that were captains of bands: the one called Baanáh, and the other called Recháb, the sons of Rimmón a Beerothite of the children of Benjamin. [for c The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was in the 〈◊〉 of Benjamin, 〈◊〉 h 18. 21. Beerôth was reckoned to Benjamin, 3 Because the Beerothites fled to d 〈◊〉 the death of Saul, for 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. Gittáim, & 〈◊〉 there unto this day] 4 And Jonathan Sauls son had a son that was lame on his feet: he was five year old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Israel: then his nurse took him, and fled away. And as she made haste to flee, the child fallen, and began to halt, and his name was Méphibosheth. 5 And the sons of Rimmón the Beerothite Recháb and Baanáh went and came in the heat of the day to the house of Ish-bosheth [who slept on a bed at noon] 6 And behold, Recháb and Baanáh his brother came into the mids of the house, (as) they e They disguised themselves as 〈◊〉, which came to buy wheat. would have wheat, and they f There is nothing so vile and dangerous, which the wicked will noten treprise in 〈◊〉 of lucre and favour. smote him under the fift (rib,) and fled. 7 For when they came into the house, he slept on his bed in his bed chamber, and they smote him, and slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and gate them away through the “ Or, wilderness. plain all the night. 8 And they brought the head of Ishbósheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the King, Behold the head of Ishbósheth Sauls son thy enemy, who sought after thy life: & the Lord hath avenged my lord the King this day of Saul and of his seed. 9 Then David answered Recháb and Baanáh his brother, the sons of Rimmón the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the Lord liveth who hath delivered my soul out of all adversity? 10 When one * told me, and said that Saul was Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. dead, [thinking to have brought good tidings] 〈◊〉 took him and 〈◊〉, him in Ziklág, who thought that I would have given him a reward for his tidings: 11 How g For asmuch 〈◊〉 neither the example of him that 〈◊〉 Saul, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to their master, nor the innocency of the person, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the place, nor time did move them, they 〈◊〉 most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. much more, when wicked men have slain a righteous person in his own house, (and) upon his bed? shall I not now therefore require his blood at your hand, & take you from the earth? 12 Then David commanded his young men, and they slew them, and cut of their hands and their feet, and hanged them up over the pool in Hebron: but they took the head of Ishbósheth, & buried it in the sepulchre of * Abner in Hebrôn. Chap. 3. 32. CHAP. V. 3 〈◊〉 is made King over all Israel. 7 He taketh the fort of Zión 19 He asketh counsel of the Lord 20 And overcometh the Philistines twice. 1 THen * came all the tribes of Israel to David 1. Chro. 11, 1. unto Hebrón, and said thus, Behold, we are thy a We are of thy kindred, and most near joined 〈◊〉 to thee. bones and thy flesh. 2 And in time past when Saúl was our King, thou leddest Israel in and out: and the Lord hath said to thee, * Thou shalt feed my Psal, 78, 71. people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel. 3 So all the Elders of Israel came to the King to Hebrón: and King David made a covenant with them in Hebrón b That is, taking the Lord to witness: for the Ark was as yet in As been adabs house. before the Lord: and they anointed David King over Israel. 4 ¶ David (was) thirty year old when he began to reign: (and) he reigned forty year. 5 In Hebrón he reigned over Iudáh * seven Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. year, and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Iudáh. 6 ¶ The King also and his men went to Jerusalem unto the jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: who spoke unto David, saying, Except thou take away the c The children of God called idols blind & lame guides, therefore the 〈◊〉 ment, that the should prove that their gods were neither blind nor lame. blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking that David cold not come thither. 7 But David took the fort of Zión: this is the city of David. 8 Now David had said the same day, Who soever smiteth the jebusites, and getteth up to the gutters and (smitteth) the lame & blind which David's soul hateth, (I will prefer 1. Chro. 116. him:) * therefore they said, The blind & the lame shall not d The 〈◊〉 should entre no more into that place. come into that house. 9 So David dwelled in that fort, & called it the city of David, and David built round about it, from e He built 〈◊〉 the town 〈◊〉 round about to his own house, 1. Chro. 11. 8. Milló, and inward. 10 And David prospered and grew: for the Lord God of hosts (was) with him. 11 ¶ Hirám also King of ” Ebr. zor. Tyrus sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons for walls: and they built David an house. 12 Then David knew, that the Lord had established him King over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake. 13 And David took him more * concubines and 1. Chro. 3 〈◊〉. wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebrón, and more sons and daughters were born to David. 14 * And these be the names of the sons that 1. Chro. 3. 5. were born unto him in Jerusalem: Shammúa and Shobáb, and Nathán, and Salomon. 15 And Ibhár, and Elishúa, and Népheg, and japhia, 16 And Elishamá and Eliad á, and 〈◊〉. 1. Chro. 〈◊〉, 8, & 〈◊〉. 16. 17 ¶ * But when the Philistines herded that they had anointed David King over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David and when David herded, he went down to a fort. 18 But the Philistines came, and spread themselves in the valley of Repháim. 19 Then David f By 〈◊〉 the Priest. asked counsel of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? will't thou deliver them into mine hands? And the Lord answered David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hands. 20 ¶ * Then David came to Baal perazim, & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 21. smote them there, and said, The LORD hath divided mine enemies a sondre before me, as waters be divided a sódre: therefore he called the Name of that place, “ Or, the plain of divisions. Baalperazim. 21 And there they left their images, and David and his men * burned them. 22 Again the Philistines came up, and spread 1, 〈◊〉. 14. 12. themselves in the valley of g Meaning, the 〈◊〉 of giants, 〈◊〉 David called Baalperazim because of his victory. Repháim. 23 And when David asked counsel of the Lord, He answered, Thou shalt not go up, (but) turn about behind them, & come upon them over against the mulberry trees. 24 And when thou hearest the noise of one going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then remove: for than shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. 25 Then David did so as the Lord had commanded him, and smote the Philistines from Géba, until thou come to h Which was in the tribe of 〈◊〉, but the Philistines did possess it. Gázer. CHAP. VI 3 The Ark is brought forth of the house of Abinadáb. 7 Vzzáh is stricken, and dieth. 14 David danceth before it. 16 And is therefore despised of his wife Michál. 1 Again David gathered together all the “ Or, chief. choose men of Israel, (even) thirty thousand, 2 * And David arose and went with all the 1. Chro 〈◊〉, 5. people that were with him a This was a city in judah called also 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 15. 9 from Baalé of judáh to bring up from thence the Ark of God, whose name is called by the Name of the Lord of hosts, that dwelleth upon it between the Cherubims. 3 And they put the Ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadáb that was in b Which was an high place of the city of Baalé. Gibeáh. And Vzzáh & Ahió the sons of Abinadáb did drive the new cart. 4 And when they brought the Ark of God out of the house of * 〈◊〉, that was 1. Sam. 7, 2. at Gibeáh, Ahiô went before the Ark. 5 And David & all the house of Israel c Praised God, & 〈◊〉 psalms. played before the LORD on all (instruments) made of fire, and on haps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on corners, and on cymbals. 1. Chro. 〈◊〉 10. 6 〈◊〉 * And when they came to Nachon's three sling floor, Vzzáh put his hand to the Ark of God, & held it: for the oxen did shake it. 7 And the Lord was very wroth with Vzzáh, & God d Here we see what danger it is to follow good intentions, 〈◊〉 do any thing in God's 〈◊〉 with out his express 〈◊〉. smote him i the same place for his fault, & there he died by the Ark of God. 8 And David was displeased, because the Lord had ” Ebr. made 〈◊〉. smitten Vzzáh: and he called the name of the place “ Or, the division of Vzzah. Pérez Vzzáh until this day. 9 Therefore David that day feared the Lord, and said, How shall the Ark of the Lord come to me? 10 So David would not bring the Ark of the Lord unto him into the city of David, but David carried it into the house of Obededomm e Who was a Le 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 15. 21. a 〈◊〉. 11 And the Ark of the Lord continued in the house of Obed-edóm the Gittite, three months, and the Lord blessed Obed-edóm, & all his household. 12 ¶ And one told King David, saying, * 1. Chro. 15. 25. The Lordhath blessed the house or Obededôm, and all that he hath, because of the Ark of God: therefore David went and f Meaning he cau said the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, it according to the 〈◊〉. brought the Ark of God from the house of Obed-edóm, into the city of David with gladness. 13 And when they that bore the Ark of the Lord had go six paces, he offered an ox, and a fat beast. 14 And David danced before the Lord with all his might, and was girded with a linen g Which a 〈◊〉 like to the 〈◊〉 garment. Ephôd. 15 So David & all the house of Israel, brought the Ark of the Lord with shouting, and sound of trumpet. 16 And as the Ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michál Sauls daughter looked through a window, and saw King David leap, and dance before the Lord, & she h The worldlings are not able to con 〈◊〉 the motions that move the children of God. despised him in her heart. 17 And when they had brought in the Ark of the Lord, they set it in his place, in the mids of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it? then David offered burned offerings, and peace offerings before the Lord 18 And assoon as David had made an end of offering burned offerings and peace offerings, he * blessed the people in the Name of the 1. Chro. 16. 2. Lord of hosts. 19 And gave among all the people, (even) among the whole multitude of Israel, aswell to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a piece of flesh, and a bottle (of wine) so all the people departed every one to his house. 20 ¶ Then David returned to i That is, to pray for his house, as he had done 〈◊〉 the people. bless his house, and Michál the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, O how glorious was the King of israel this day, which was uncovered to day in the eyes of the maidens of his servants, as a fool un covereth himself. 21 Then David said unto Michál, k It was for 〈◊〉 worldly affection, but only for that zeal that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to God's glory. (It was) before the Lord, which chose me rather than thy father, and all his house, and commanded me to be ruler over all the people of the Lord, (even) over Israel: and therefore will I play before the Lord, 22 And will yet be more vile than thus, and will be low in mine own sight, and of the very same maid servants, which thou hast spoken of, shall I be had in honour. 23 Therefore Michál the daughter of Saul had l Which was a punishment, because she mocked the servant of God no child, unto the day of her death. CHAP. VII. 2 David would build God an house, but is forbidden by the Prophet Nathán. 8 God putteth David in mind of his 〈◊〉. 12 He promises continuance of his kingdom and posterity. 1 AFterwarde* when the King sat in his 1. Chro. 17 2. house and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies. 2 The King said unto Nathán the Prophet, Behold, now I dwell in an house of cedar trees, & the Ark of God remains within the a Within the Tabernacle covered with 〈◊〉, Exod. 26. 7. curtains. 3 Then Nathán said unto the King, Go, and do all that is in thy heart: for the Lord (is) with thee. 4 ¶ And the same night the word of the Lord came unto Nathán, saying, 5 Go, and tell my servant David, Thus saith the Lord, b Meaning, he should 〈◊〉: yet Nathan 〈◊〉 according toman's mans judgement & not by the Spirit of prophecy, permitted him. Shalt thou build me an house for my dwelling? 6 For I have dwelled in no house since the time that I brought the children of Israel out of Egypt unto this day, but have walked in a tent and tabernacle. 7 In all the (places) wherein I have walked with all the children of Israel, spoke I one word with any of the tribes of c As concerning the 〈◊〉 of an house: 〈◊〉 that without God's express word nothing aught to be 〈◊〉. Israel when I commanded (the judges) to feed my people Israel? or said I, Why build you not me an house of cedar trees? 8 Now therefore so say unto my servant David, Thus sayeth the LORD of hosts, * I 1. Sam. 16. 〈◊〉. took thee from the sheepcote following Psal. 78. 70. the sheep, that thou mightest be ruler over my people, over Israel. 9 And I was with thee wheresoever thou hast walked, and have destroyed all thy enemies out of thy sight, and have made thee a d I have made thee famous through all the world. great name, like unto the name of the great men that are in the earth. 10 [Also I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant it, that they may devil in a place of their own, & move e He promises them quietness, if they will walk in his fear and obedience. no more, neither shall wicked people trouble them any more as before time, 11 * And since the time that I set judges over my people of Israel] and I will give thee rest from all thy enemies: also the Lord telleth thee, that he will make thee an house. 12 * And when thy days be fulfilled, thou 1. King. 8. 20, shalt sleep with thy fathers, and I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy body, and will establish his kingdom. 13 * He shall build an house for my Name, & 1 king. 5. 5. & 6. 12. I will stablish the throne of his kingdom 1. 〈◊〉 22. 〈◊〉. Ebr. 1 5. for ever. Psal. 89 31. 14 * I will be his father, & he shallbe my son: and * if he sin, I will chasten him with the f That is, gently, as father's use to chastise their children. rod of men, and with the plagues of the children of men. 15 But my mercy shall not departed away from him, as I took it from Saúl whom I have put away before thee. 16 And thy house shallbe established and thy kingdom for ever before thee, (even) thy throne shallbe g This was begun in Solomon as a figure, but accomplished in Christ. established for ever. 17 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, Nathán spoke thus unto David. 18 Then King David went in, and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, o Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou haste brought me hitherto? 19 And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, o Lord GOD, therefore thou hast spoken also of thy servants house for a great while: but ” Ehr, is this the law of man? doth this appertain to h Cometh not this rather of thy free mercy, than of any worthiness that can be in man? man, o Lord God? 20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant. 21 For thy words sake, and according to thy own heart hast thou done all these great things, to make them known unto thy servant. 22 Wherefore thou art great, o Lord GOD for there is none like thee, neither is there any God besides thee, according to all that we have herded with our ears. 23 * And what one people in the earth is Deut. 4. 7. like thy people, like Israel? whose GOD went and redeemed them to himself, that they might be his people, & that he might make him a name, and do for i O Israel. you great things, and terrible for thy k And inheritance, which is Israel land, o Lord, (even) 〈◊〉 thy people, whom thou redemest to thee out of Egypt, (from) the l From the Egyptians and their 〈◊〉. nations, and their Gods? 24 For thou hast m He showeth that God's free election is the only cause, why the 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 to be his people. ordained thy people Israel to be thy people for ever: and thou Lord art become their God. 25 Now therefore, o Lord God, confirm for ever the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and his house, and do as thou hast said. 26 And let thy Name be magnified for ever by them that shall say, The Lord of hosts (is) the GOD over Israel: & let the n This prayer is most effectual, when we chief seek God's glory, and the accomplisment of his promise. house of thy servant David be established before thee. 27 For thou, o Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed unto thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant ” Ebr. found his heart disposed. been bold to pray this prayer unto thee. 28 Therefore now, o Lord God, [(for) thou art God, and thy words be true, and thou hast told this goodness unto thy servant.] 29 Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continued for ever before thee: for thou, o Lord God, hast o Therefore 〈◊〉 believe it shall come to pass. spoken it: & let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever, with thy blessing. CHAP. VIII. 1 David overcometh the Philistines, and other strange nations, and maketh them tributaries to Israel. 1 AFter this now, David smote the Philistines, 1. Chro 18. 1. and subdued them, and David psal. 60. 2. took “ Or, methegammah. the bridle of bondage out of a So that they paid no more 〈◊〉. the hand of the Philistines. 2 And he smote Moáb, and measured them with a cord, and cast them down to the ground: he measured them with b He slew two parts, as it pleased him and reserved the third. two cords to put them to death, and with one full cord to keep them alive: so become the Moabites David's servants, & brought gifts. 3 ¶ David smote also Hadadézer the son of Rehób King of Zobáh as he went to “ Or, 〈◊〉. recover his border at the river ” Ebr, 〈◊〉. Euphrátes. 4 And David took athousand and seven hundredth horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and “ Or, hoght the horses of the charets. destroyed all the charets, but he reserveth an hundredth charets of them 5 ¶ Then came “ Or, the Sycide. the Aramites of “ Or, of Damascus: that is, which dwelled near Damascus. Dammések to succour Hadadézer King of Zobáh, but David slew of the Aramites two & twenty thousand men. 6 And he put a garrison in c In that part of Syria, where Damascus was. Arám of Dammések: and the Aramites become servants to David, d They paid 〈◊〉 tribute. and brought gifts. And the Lord saved David wheresoever he went. 7 And David took the shields of gold that belonged to the servants of Hadadézer, & brought them to e For the use of the temple. Jerusalem. 8 And out of Betáh, and Berothái [cities of Hadadézer] David brought exceeding much brass. 9 ¶ Then Tôiking of “ Or, Antiochia. Hamáth herded how David had smitten all the host of Hadadézer, 10 Therefore Tói sent Iorám his son unto King David, ” Ebr. to ask 〈◊〉. to salute him, and to ” Ebr. bless him. f 〈◊〉 seeing David victorious, he was glad to entreat of peace. rejoice with him because he had fought against Hadadézer, and beaten him [for Hadadézer had war with 〈◊〉] who ” Ebr. in his hand. brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold and vessels of brass. 11 And King David did dedicated them unto the Lord with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all the nations, which he had subdued: 12 Of “ Or, Syria, or 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, and of Moáb, and of the children of Ammón, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadézer the son of Rehôb King of Zobáh. 13 So David gate a name after that he returned, and had slain of the Aramites in the “ Or, in Gemélah valley of salt eighteen thousand men. 14 And he put a garrison in Edom: throughout all Edóm put he soldiers, and all they of Edôm become David's servants: and the Lord kept David “ Or, in all his enterprises. whether soever he went. 15 Thus David reigned over all Israel, and executed g He gave judgement in 〈◊〉, and was merciful toward the people. judgement and justice unto all his people. 16 And Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh (was) over the host, and joshaphát the son of Ahilúd was “ Or, writer of Chronicles. recorder. 17 And Zadok the son of Ahitúb, and Ahimélech the son of Abiathár (were) the Priests, and Seraiáh the scribe. 18 And Benaiahú the son of jehoiada “ Or, was over the Cherethites. and the h The Cherethites and Pelethites were as the king's guard, and had charge of his person. Cherethites and the Pelethites, and David's sons were chief rulers. CHAP. IX. 9 David restoreth all the lands of Saúl to Miphibósheth the son of Jonathan. 10 He appointed Zibá to se to the profit of his lands. 1 ANd David said, Is there yet any man left of the house of Saul, that I may show him mercy for a Because of mine 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 made to jonathan. jonathans' sake? 2 And there was of the household of Saúl a servant whose name was Zibá, and when 1. Sam. 20 〈◊〉. they had called him unto David, the King said unto him, Art thou Zibá? And he said, I thy servant (am he.) 3 Then the King said, Remains there yet none of the house of Saul, on whom I may show the b Such mercy, as shall be acceptable to God. mercy of God? Zibá then answered the King, Jonathan hath yet a son * lame of his feet. Chap 4. 4. 4 Then the King said unto him, Where is he? And Zibá said unto the King, Behold, he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiél of Lo-debár. 5 ¶ Then King David sent, & took him out of the house of Machir the son of c Who was also called Bham, the father of Bathsheba David's wife. Ammiél of Lo-debár. 6 Now when Mephibósheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul was come unto David, he fallen on his face, & did reverence. And David said, Mephibósheth? And he answered, Behold thy servant. 7 Then David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the “ Or lands. fields of Saúl thy father, and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually. 8 And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such d Meaning, a despised 〈◊〉. a dead dog as I am? 9 Then the King called Zibá Sauls servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master's “ Or, nephew. son all that pertained to Saúl and to all his house. 10 Thou therefore and e Be you provident 〈◊〉, and gone rners of his lands that they may be profitable. thy sons, and thy servants shall till the land for him, and bring in that thy master's son may have food to eat. And Mephibósheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table [now Zibá had fifteen sons, and twenty servants.] 11 Then said Zibá unto the King, According to all that my Lord the King hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do, f That Mephibosheth may have all things at commandment as becometh a king's son. that Mephibósheth may eat at my table, as one of the King's sons. 12 Mephibosheth also had a young son named Michá, and all that dwelled in the house of Zibá, (were) servants unto Mephibósheth. 13 And Mephibósheth dwelled in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the King's table, and was lame on both his feet. CHAP. X. 4 The messengers of David are vilainously entreated of the King of Ammón. 7 joáb is sent against the Ammonites. 1 AFter this, the * King of the children of 1. Chro. 19 2. Ammón died, and Hanunn his son reigned in his stead. 2 Then said David, I will show kindness unto Hanunn the son of Nahásh, as his father a The children of 〈◊〉 are not unmindful of a benefit received. showed kindness unto me. And David sent his servants to comfort him for his father. So David servants came into the land of the children of Ammonn. 3 And the princes of the children of Ammonn said unto Hanún their Lord, ” Ebr; In thy eyes doth David Thinkest thou that David doth honourthy father, that he hath sent comforters to thee? hath not David (rather) sent his servants unto thee, b Their arrogant malice would not suffer them to see the simplicity of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therefore their counsel turned to the destruction of their country. to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it? 4 Wherefore Hanún took David's servants, and shaved of the half of their beard, & cut of their garments in the middle, even to their buttocks, and sent them away. 5 ¶ When it was told unto David, he sent to meet them [for the men were exceedingly ashamed] and the King said, Tarry at Ierichó, until your beards be grown, than return. 6 ¶ And when the children of Ammón saw that they c That they had deserved David's displeasure, for the injury done to his ambassadors. stank in the sight of David, the children of Ammón sent & hired the “ Or, Syrians. Aramites of the house of Rehób, and the Aramites of Zobá, twenty thousand footmen, and of King Maacáh a thousand men, and of 〈◊〉 twelve thousand men. 7 And when David herded of it, he sent Ioáb, and all the host of the strong men. 8 And the children of Ammón came out, and put their army in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Aramites of d These were divers parts of the country of Syria whereby appeareth that the Syrians served, where they might have 〈◊〉, as now the 〈◊〉. Zobá, & of Rehob, and of Ish-tób, and of Maacáh, (were) by themselves in the field. 9 When joáb saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Aramites. 10 And the rest of the people he delivered into the hand of Abishái his brother, that he might put them in array against the children of Ammón. 11 And he said, If the Aramites be stronger than I, thou shalt help me, and if the children of Ammon be to strong for thee, I will come and secure thee. 12 Be strong & let us be valiant for e Here is declared wherefore war aught to be under taken: for the defence of true religion and God's people. our people, and for the cities of our God, and let the Lord do that which is good in his eyes. 13 Then Ioáb, and the people that was with him, joined in battle with the Aramites, who fled before him. 14 And when the children of Ammonn saw that the Aramites fled, they fled also before 〈◊〉, and entered into the City, so Ioáb returned from the children of Ammonn, and came to Jerusalem. 15 ¶ And when the Aramites saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered them together. 16 And “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hadarézer sent, and brought out the Aramites that were beyond the “ Or, 〈◊〉. River: & they came to Helám, and Shobách the captain of the host of Hadarézer (went) before them. 17 When it was showed David, than he gathered f Meaning; the greatest part. all Israel together, and passed over Jordan and came to Helám: and the Aramites set themselves in array against David, and fought with him: 18 And the Aramites fled before Israel: and David destroyed g Which were the chiefest and most 〈◊〉 for in all he destroyed, 7000. as 1. Chro. 19 18. or, the soldiers which were in 700. charets. seven hundredth charets of the Aramites, & forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobách the captain of his host, who died there. 19 And when all the Kings, (that were) servants to Hadarézer, saw that they fallen before Israel, they made peace with Israel, & served them, & the Aramites feared to help the children of Ammonn any more. CHAP. XI. 1 The city Rabbáh is besieged. 4 David committeth adultery. 17 uriáh is slain. 27 David marrieth Bath-shéba. 1 ANd when the year was a The year following about the spring time. expired in the time when Kings go forth (to battle,) David sent * Ioáb, and his servants with him, and all Israel, who destroyed the children of Ammonn, and besieged Rabbáh: but David remained in Jerusalem. 2 ¶ And when it was evening tide, David arose out of his b Whereupon he used to rest at after none, as was read of 〈◊〉 bed, and walked upon the roof of the King's palace: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself and the woman was very beautiful Chap. 4, 7. to look upon. 3 And David sent and enquired what woman it was: and (one) said, Is not this Bethshéba the daughter of Eliám, wife to Vriáh the c Who was not an Israelite born but converted to the true religion. Hittite? 4 Then David sent messengers, & took her away: and she came unto him and he lay with her: [now she was * purified from her Levi. 15. 19 & 18. 19 uncleanness] & she returned unto her house. 5 And the woman conceived therefore she sent and d Fearing left she should be stoned according to the Law. told David, & said, I am with child. 6 ¶ Then David sent to Ioáb, (saying,) Sand me Vriáh the Hittite. And Ioáb sent uriáh to David. 7 And when Vriáh came unto him, David demanded him how joáb did, & how the people fared, and how the war prospered. 8 Afterwards David said to Vriáh, e David thought that if Vriah 〈◊〉 with his wife, his fault might be cloaked. Go down to thy house, & wash thy feet. So uriáh departed out of the King's palace, and the King sent a present after him. 9 But uriáh slept at the door of the Kings palace with all the servants of his Lord, & went not down to his house. 10 Then they told David, saying, Vriáh went not down to his house: and David said unto uriáh, Comest thou not from thy journey? why diddest thou not go down to thy house? 11 Then uriáh answered David, f Hereby GOD would touch David's conscience, that 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his servant, he would declare himself so foe: get full of GOD and 〈◊〉 to his servant. The Ark of Israel, and judáh dwell in tents: and my Lords Ioáb and the servants of my Lord abide in the open fields: shall I then go into mine house to eat and drink, and lie with my wife? (by) thy life, & (by) the life of thy soul, I will not do this thing. 12 Then David said unto uriáh, Tarry yet this day, and tomorrow I will sand thee away. So uriáh abode in jerusalem that day, and the morrow. 13 Then David called him, and he did eat & drink before him, & he made him g He made him 〈◊〉 more liberallv them he was wont to do thinking hereby he would have lyen by his wife. drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his couch with the servants of his Lord, but went not down to his house. 14 And on the morrow David written a letter to Ioáb, and sent it by the hand of uriáh. 15 And he written ” Ebr. saying. thus in the letter, h Except God 〈◊〉 uphold us with his mighty spirit, the most perfect fall head long into all vice 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Put you uriáh in the forefront of the strength of the battle, and recoil you back from him, that he may be smitten, and dye. 16 ¶ So when Ioáb besieged the city, he assigned Vriáh unto a place, where he known that strong men (were.) 17 And the men of the city came out, and fought with Ioáb: and there fallen of the people of the servants of David, and uriáh the Hittite also died. 18 Then Ioáb sent and told David all the things concerning the war, 19 ¶ And he charged the messenger, saying, When thou hast made an end of telling the matters of the war unto the King, 20 “ Or, Thou shalt do 〈◊〉 if. And if the kings anger arise, so that he say unto thee, Wherefore approached you unto the city to fight? knew you not that they would hurl from the brickwall? 21 Who smote Ahimélech son of i Meaning, Gideon, judg. 9 12. jerubésheth? did not a woman cast a piece of a millstone upon him from the brickwall, and he died in Thebenz? why went you nigh the wall? Then say thou, Thy servant uriáh the Hittite is also dead. 22 ¶ So the messenger went, and came and showed David all that Ioáb had sent him for. 23 And the messenger said unto David, certainly the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, but we ” Ebr. were 〈◊〉 them. pursued them unto the entering of the gate. 24 But the shooters shot from the brickwall against thy servants, and (some) of the King's servants be dead: and thy servant uriáh the Hittite is also dead. 25 Then David said unto the messenger, k He dissembleth with the messenger, to the intent that neither 〈◊〉 cruel commandment, nor 〈◊〉 wicked obedience 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉. Thus shalt thou say unto Ioáb, Let not this thing trouble thee: for the sword 〈◊〉 ” Ebr. so and so. one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city and destroy it, and encourage thou him. 26 ¶ And when the wife of uriáh herded that her husband Vriáh was dead, she mourned for her husband. 27 So when the mourning was passed, David sent and took her into his house, & she become his wife, and bore him a son: but the thing that David had done, ” Ebr. was 〈◊〉 in the eyes of the Lord displeased the Lord CHAP. XII. 1 David reproved by Nathán confesseth his sin. 18 The child conceived in adultery, dieth. 24 Salomon is born. 26 Rabbah is taken. 31 The citizens are grieúously punished. 1 THen the Lord a Because David 〈◊〉 no we drowned in sin, the loving 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not his to perish, waketh his 〈◊〉 science by this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 him to 〈◊〉. sent Nathán unto David, who came to him, and said unto him, There were two men in one City, the one rich, and the other poor. 2 The richman had exceeding many sheep and oxen: 3 But the poor had none at all, save one little sheep which he had bought, & nourished up: and it grew up with him, & with his children also, and did eat of his own morsels, and drank of his own cup, and slept in his bosom, & was unto him as his daughter 4 Now there came a “ Or, wayfaring man. stranger unto the rich man, who “ Or, spared. refused to take of his own sheep, and of his own oxen to dress for the stranger that was come unto him, but took the poor man's sheep, and dressed it for the man that was come to him. 5 Then ” Ebr. The anger of David was kindled. David was exceeding wroth with the man, and said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing, ” Ebr. is the child of death. shall surely die, 6 And he shall restore the lamb * four fold, Exod. 22. 1. because he did this thing, and had no pity thereof. 7 Then Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, * I 1. Sam. 16. 〈◊〉. anointed thee King over Israel, and delivered thee out of the hand of Saul, 8 And gave thee thy Lords b For David succeeded Saul in his kingdom. house, and thy Lords c The 〈◊〉 understand this of 〈◊〉 & Michal, or of Rizpah and Michal. wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel, and of Iudáh, and would more over [if (that had been) to little] have given thee d That is, greater things than these for God's love and benefits inc 〈◊〉 toward his, if by their ingratitude they stay him not. such and such things. 9 Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed uriáh the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife (to be) thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the e Thou hast most cruelly given him into the hands of God's enemies. children of Ammón. 10 Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thy house, because thou hast despised me, and taken the wife of uriáh the Hittite to be thy wife. 11 Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thy own house, & will * take thy wives before thy Deut. 28. 30. eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, Chap. 16. 22. and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this f Meaning, openly. as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sun. 12 For thou diddest it secretly: but I will do this thing before all Israel, and before the sun. 13 Then David said unto Nathán, * I have 〈◊〉, 47. 13. sinned against the Lord And Nathán said unto David, The Lord also hath g For the Lord seeketh but that the sinner would turn to him. put away thy sin, thou shalt not dye. 14 Howbeit because by this deed thou hast caused the enemies of the Lord to h In saying, that the Lord hath appointed a wicked man to reign over his people. blaspheme, the child that is born unto thee shall surely dye. 15 ¶ So Nathán departed unto his house: & the Lord struck the child that Vriahs' wife bore unto David, and it was sick. 16 David therefore besought GOD for the child, and fasted and i To wit, to his privy chamber. went in, and lay all night upon the earth. 17 Then the Elders of his house arose (to come) unto him, & to 'cause him to rise from the ground: but he would not, neither did he eat k Thinking by his instant 〈◊〉 that God would have restored his child, but GOD had otherwise the. meat with them. 18 So on the seventh day the child died: & the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was alive, we spoke unto him, and he would not harken unto our voice: how then shall we say unto him, The child is dead, ” Ebr and he will do himself evil. to vex (him) more? 19 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. 20 Then David l Showing that our lamentations oughtnot to be 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 mother derate, and that we must praise God in all his doings. arose from the earth, and washed and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, & came into the house of the Lord, and worshipped, & afterward came to his own house, and bade that 〈◊〉 should set bread before him, and he did eat. 21 Then said m As they which considered not that God granteth many things to the sobs & 〈◊〉 of the faithful. his servants unto him, What thing is this, that thou haste done? thou did est fast and weep for the child, while it was alive, but when the child was dead, 〈◊〉 did est rise up, and eat meat. 22 And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted, and wept for I said, Who can tell (whether) GOD will have mercy on me, that the child may live? 23 But now being dead, wherefore should I now fast? n By this 〈◊〉 he appeased his sorrow. Can I bring him again any more? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. 24 ¶ And David comforted Bath-shéba his wife, & went in unto her, and lay with her, * and she bore a son, o To wit, thelord, 1. Chro 22. 9 and he called his Mat. 1. 6. name Salomôn: also the Lord loved him. 25 For (the Lord) had sent by Nathán the p To call him Solomon. Prophet therefore q Meaning, David. * he called his name jedidiáh, because the Lord (loved him.) 26 ¶ Then Ioáb fought against Rabbáh of 1. Chro. 22 9 the children of Ammón, and took the “ Or, the chief city. city of the kingdom. 27 Therefore Ioáb sent messengers to David, saying, I have fought against Rabbáh, and have taken the city of r That is, the chief city, and where all the conduits are, is a good as taken. waters. 28 Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and besiege the City, that thou mayest take it, jest ” Ebr. my namebe called upon it. the victory be attributed to me. 29 So David gathered all the people together, and went against Rabbáh, and besieged it, and took it. 30 * And he took their King's crown from 1. Chro. 20. 2. his head, [which weighed a s That is 〈◊〉 pound after the weight of the 〈◊〉 talon. talon of gold, with precious stones] & it was (set) on David's head and he brought away the spoil of the city in exceeding great abundance. 31 And 〈◊〉 carried away the people that was therein, and put them under t Signifying, that as they were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God, so he put them to cruel death. saws, and under iron harrows, & under axes of iron, and cast them into the tile kylne: even thus did he with all the cities of the children of Ammón. Then David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem. CHAP. XIII. 14 Amnón David's son 〈◊〉 his sister Tamár. 19 Tamár is comforted by her brother Absalóm. 29 Absalóm therefore killeth Amnón. 1 NOw after this so it was, that Absalôm the son of David having a fair sister, whose name (was) a Tamarwas Absaloms' sister both by father and mother, and 〈◊〉 only by father. Tamár, Amnôn the son of David loved her. 2 And Amnon was so sore vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamár for she was a b And therefore kept in herfathers house, as virgins were accustomed. virgin, & it seemed hard to Amnôn to do any thing to her. 3 But Amnôn had a friend called jonadáb, the son of Shimeáh David's brother: and jonadáb was a very subtle man. 4 Who said unto him, Why (art) thou the King's son so lean from day to day? will't thou not tell me? Then Amnôn answered him, I love Tamár my brother Absaloms' sister. 5 And jonadáb said unto him, c Here we see that there is no 〈◊〉 wicked, that 〈◊〉 lack counsel to further it. Lie down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father shall come to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamár come, and give me meat, and let her dress meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it of her hand. 6 ¶ So Amnôn say down, & made himself sick: and when the King came to see him, Amnôn said unto the King, I pray thee, let Tamár my sister come, and make me a couple of d Meaning, some delicate and 〈◊〉. cakes in my sight, that I may receive meat at her hand. 7 Then David sent home to Tamár, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnons' house, and dress him meat. 8 ¶ So Tamár went to her brother Amnons' house, and he lay down: and she took “ Or, paste. flower, and kneadit, and made cakesin his sight, and did bake the cakes. 9 And she took a pan, and e That is, she served them on a dish. powered them out before him, but he would not eat. Then Amnôn said, Causeye every man to go out from f For the wicked are ashamed to do that before men which they are not afraid to 〈◊〉 the sight of God. me: so every man went out from him. 10 Then Amnôn said unto Tamár, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thy hand. And Tamár took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnôn her brother. 11 And when she had set them before him to eat, he took her, and said unto her, Come, lie with me, my sister. 12 But-she answered him, Nay my brother do not force me for no such thing * aught to be done in Israel: commit not this folly Levi. 18. 9 13 And I, “ Or, How shall I put away my shame. whether shall I 'cause my shame to go: and thou shalt be as one g As a lewd & wicked person. of the fools in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, speak to the King, for he will not deny me unto thee. 14 How beit he would not he arken unto her voice, but being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her. 15 Then Amnôn hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred, where with he hated her, was greater than the love, where with he had loved her, and Amnôn said unto her, up, get thee hence. 16 And she answered him, “ 〈◊〉, for this cause There (is) no cause: this evil [to put me away] is greater than the other that thou diddest unto me but he would not hear her, 17 But called his “ Or, boy. servant that served him, & said, Put this woman now out from me: & lock the door ' after her. 18 [And she had a garment of h For that which was of divers coa 〈◊〉 or pieces, in those days was had in greatest estimation. Gene. 37. 3. judg. 5. 30. divers colors upon her: for with such garments were the King's daughters that were virgins appa reled] Then his servant brought her out, and locked the door after her. 19 And Tamár put a 〈◊〉 on her head & rend the garment of divers colors which was on her, and laid her hand on her head, & went her way crying. 20 And Absalôm her brother said unto her, Hath Amnôn thy brother been with thee 〈◊〉 For though he 〈◊〉ceiued sudden vengeance in his heart, yet he 〈◊〉 bled it till occasion served, and comforted his sister. Now yet beistyl, my sister, he is thy brother let not this thing grieve thy heart. So Tamár remained desolate in her brother Absaloms' house. 21 ¶ But when King David herded all these things, he was very wroth. 22 And Absalon said unto his brother Amnôm neither good nor bad: for Absalôm hated Amnôn, because he had forced his sister Tamár. 23 ¶ And after the time of two years, Absalôm had sheep sherers in “ Or, in the plain of Hazor. Baal-hazôm which is beside Ephráim, and k To wit, to a bank, thinking thereby to fulfil his wicked purpose. Absalôm called all the King's sons. 24 And Absalôm came to the King and said Behold now, thy servant hath sheep sherers: I pray thee, that the King with his servants would go with thy servant. 25 But the King answered Absalomm, Nay my son, I pray thee, let us not go all, jest we be chargeable unto thee. Yet Absalôm lay sore upon him: howbeit he would not go, but ” Ebr. blessed. thanked him. 26 Then said Absalôm, But, I pray thee, shall not my brother l 〈◊〉 to the king that Am none was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto him. Amnôn go with us, And the King answered him, Why should he go with thee? 27 But Absalomm was instant upon him, and he sent. Amn on with him, and all the King's children. 28 ¶ Now had Absalóm commanded his servants, saying, Mark now when Amnons' heat is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnôn, kil him, fear not for have not m 〈◊〉 is the pride of the wicked masters, 〈◊〉 in all their wicked commandments they think to be obeyed. I commanded you be bold therefore, and play the men. 29 And the servants of Absalôm did unto Amnôn, as Absalôm had commanded, and all the King's sons arose, and every man gate him up upon his mule, and fled. 30 ¶ And while they were in the way, tidings came to David, saying, Absalon hath slay ne all the King's sons, and there is not one of them left. 31 Then the King arose, and tare his garments and lay on the n Lamenting as he 〈◊〉 felt the wrath of Godupon his house. ground, and all his servants stood by with their clotheses rend. 32 And jonadáb the son of Shimeád David's brother answered and said. Let not my 〈◊〉. 12. 10. lord suppose that they have slain all the young men the King's sons: for Amnon only is dead, ” Ebr. because it was put in 〈◊〉 mouche. because Absalon had reported (so) since he forced his sister Tamanr. 33 Now therefore let not my lord the King “ Or take it to heart. take the thing so grievously, to think that all the King's sónes are dead: “ Or, but. for Ambrose non only is dead. 34 ¶ Then Absalon fled: and the young man that kept the watch, lift up his eyes, and looked, and behold, there came much people by the way of the hill side “ Or, one after an other. behind him 35 And jonadáb said unto the King, Behold, the King's sons come, as thy servant said, o That only Am non is dead. so it is. 36 And assoon as he had left speaking behold the King's sons came, and lift up their voice, and wept: and the King also and all his servants wept exceedingly sore. Chap. 3. 〈◊〉 37 But Absalon fled away, and went to p For Maachah his mother was the 〈◊〉 of this Talmai. Talmái the son of Ammihúr King of Geshúr & (David) mourned for his sóne everyday. 38 So Absalon fled, and went to Geshûr, and was there three years, 39 And King David “ Or, ceased. desired to go forth unto Absalon, because he was pacified concerning Amnôn, seeing he was dead. CHAP. XIIII. 2 Absalon 〈◊〉 reconcilied to his father by the subtlety of joab 24 Absalon may not see the King's face 25 The beauty of Absalon 30 He causeth joabs corn to be burned, & is brought to his father's presence. 1 THen Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh perceived, that the King's a That the king favoured him. heart was toward Absalon, 2 And Ioáb sent to Tekoah, and brought thence a “ Or, wise. subtle woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to mourn, & now put on morning apparel, & b In token of mourning: for they used 〈◊〉 inting to seem cheerful. anoint not thyself with oil: but be as a woman that had now long time mourned for the dead. 3 And come to the King, and speak of this manner unto him [for joáb ” Ebr. put word in her mouth. taught her what the should say] 4 ¶ Then the woman of Tekoáh spoke unto the King, and fell down on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, & said ” Ebr. Save. Help o King. 5 Then the King said unto her. What aileth thee? And she answered. I am in deed a ” Ebr. a widow woman. widow, and mine husband is dead: 6 And thy hand maid had two c Under this parable she describeth the death of Ammon by Absalon. sons & they two strove together in the field: [& there was none to part them] so the one smote the other, and 〈◊〉 him. 7 And behold, the whole family is risen against thy hand maid, and they said, De liver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him for the d Because he hath slain his brother, he ought to 〈◊〉 slain according to the Law. soul of his brother whom he slew, that we may destroy the heir also: so they shall quenchemy sparkle which is left, and shall not lean to mine Gene 9, 6. husband neither name nor posterity upon Exod. 21. 12, the earth. 8 And the King said unto the woman, Go to thy house, & I will give a charge for thee 9 Then the woman of Tekóah said unto the King, My lord, o King, this e As touching the 〈◊〉 of the Law which punisheth blood, let me bear the blame. trespass (be) on me, and on my father's house, and the King and his throne (be)" guiltless. 10 And the King said, Bring him to me that speaketh against thee, and he shall touch thee no more. 11 Then said she, I pray thee, let the King f Swear that they shall not revenge the blood, which are 〈◊〉 in number. remember the Lord thy God, that thou will dost not suffer many revengers of blood to destroy, jest they slay my son. And he answered. As the Lord liveth, there shall not one here of thy son fall to the earth 12 Then the woman said, I pray thee, let thy hand maid speak a word to my lord the King, And he said, Say on. 13 Then the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou g Why dost thou give contrary sentence in 〈◊〉 son absalon? thought such a thing against the people of God? or (why) doth the King, as one which is faulty, speak this thing, that he will not bring again his banished: 14 For we must needs die, and (we are) as water spilled on the ground, which can not be gathered up again: neither doth God “ Or, accept. spare any person, yet doth he appoint h God hath provided Ways as sanctuaries to save then 〈◊〉 times whom man judgeth worthy death. means, not to cast out from him him that is expelled. 15 Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the King, (the cause is) that the people i For I thought they would kill this mine heit. have made me afraid therefore thy hand maid said, Now will I speak unto the King: it may be that the King will perform the request of his handmaid. 16 For the King will bear, to deliver his hand maid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me, and also my son from the inheritance of God. 17 Therefore thy hand maid said, The word of my Lord the King shall now be" comfortable: for my Lord the King is even as an ᵏ Angel of God in hearing of good and bad: therefore the Lord thy God be with thee. 18 Then the King answered, and said unto the woman, Hide not from me I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woe man said, Let my lord the King now speak 19 And the King said, Is not l 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 done this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 counsel of 〈◊〉 the hand of Ioáb with thee in all this? then the woman answered, and said. As thy soul liveth, my lord the King, I will not turn to the right hand nor to the left from ought that my lord the King hath spoken? for even thy servant joáb bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thy hand maid 20 For to the intent that I should m By 〈◊〉 rather in a 〈◊〉 ble then 〈◊〉. change the form of speech, thy servant joáb hath done this thing: but “ Or, none 〈◊〉 de 〈◊〉 from the King. my lord is wise according to the wisdom of an Angel of God to understand all things that are in the earth. 21 ¶ And the King said unto joáb, Behold now, I have n I have ' granted thy request. done this thing: go then and bring the young man Absalôm again. 22 And joáb fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and ” Ebr. blessed. thanked the King. Then Ioáb said, This day thy servant knoweth, that I have found grace in thy sight, my LORD the King, in that the King hath fulfilled the request of his servant. 23 ¶ And joàb arose, and went to Geshûr, & brought Absalòm to jerusalêm. 24 And the King said, Let him o Covering hereby his affection, and showing 〈◊〉 part of justice to please the people turn to his own house: and not see my face. So Absalôm turned to his own house, & saw not the King's face. 25 Now in all Israel there was none to be so much praised for beauty as Absalôm from the sole of his foot even to the top of his head there was noblemish in him. 26 And when he polled his head [for at every years end he polled it: because it was to heavy for him, therefore he polled it] he weighed the here of his head at two hundredth p Which weighed 6 〈◊〉. 4 once after half 〈◊〉 on ce the shekei. shekels by the King's weight. 27 And Absalóm had three sons, and one daughter named Tamár, which was a fair woman to look upon. 28 ¶ So Absalóm dwelled the space of two years in Jerusalem, & saw not the King's face. 29 Therefore Absalóm sent for Ioáb to sand him to the king, but he would not come to him: and when he sent again, he would not come. 30 Therefore he said unto his servants, Behold, Ioáb hath a “ Or, possession. field by my place, and b The wicked 〈◊〉 impacientin, their affections, and spare no unlawful means to 〈◊〉 them. hath barley therein: go, and set it 〈◊〉 on fire and Absaloms' servants set the field on fire 31 Then Ioáb arose, and came to Absalôm unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants burned my field with fire? 32 And Absalôm answered Ioáb, Behold, I sent for thee, saying, Come thou hither, and I will sand thee to the King for to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshúr? It had been better for me to have been there still now therefore let me see the King's face: and r If I have offended by revenging my sister's dishonour thus the wicked justify themselves in their evil. if there be any trespass in me, let him kill me. 33 Then Ioáb came to the King, and told him: and he called for Absalóm, who came to the King, and bowed himself to the ground on his face before the King: and the King kissed Absalon. CHAP. XU. 2 The practices of Absalon to aspire to the Kingdom. 14 David and his flee. 31 David's prayer. 34 Hushái is sent to Absalon to discover his counsel. 1 AFter this Absalôm ” Ehr, made him. prepared him charets and horses, and fifty men to a Which were as agarde to setfor te his estate. run ne before him. 2 And absalon rose up early, and stood hard by the entering in of the gate, and every man that had any “ Or controversy. matter: and came to the King for judgement, him did Absalôm call unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he answered, Thy servant (is) of one of the b That is nothing of what city or place he was. tribes of Israel. 3 Then Absalóm said unto him, See thy matters are good and righteous, but there is no man (deputed) of the King to hear thee 4 Absalóm said more over, c Thus by slander flattery and fair promises the wicked seek preferrment. O that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any matter or controversy, might come to me, that I might do him justice. 5 And when any man came near to him, & did him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, an kissed him. 6 And on this manner did Absalóm to all Israel, that came to the King for judgement so Absalôm d By insiting them 〈◊〉 his father to himself. stolen the hearts of the men of Israel. 7 ¶ And after e Counting from the time that the Israelites had asked a king of Samuel. forty year, Absalon said unto the King, I pray thee, let me go to Hebrón, and render my vow which I have vowed unto the Lord 8 For thy servant voweda vow when I remained in Geshúr: in Arám, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again in deed to Jerusalem, I will f By offering a peace offering, which was lawful to do in any place. serve the Lord 9 And the King said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebrôn. 10 ¶ Then Absalôm sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, When you hear the sound of the trumpet, you shall say, Absalôm reigneth in Hebrón. 11 ¶ And with absalôm went two hundredth men out of Jerusalem, that were g And bid to his feast in Hebron. called: & they went in their simplicity, knowing nothing. 12 Also Absalôm sent for Ahithomphel the Gilonite David's counselor, c from his city Gilóh: while he offered sacrifices: and the treason was great: for the people ” Ebr. went & increased. encrea said still with Absalóm. 13 ¶ Then came a messenger to David, saying The hearts of the men of Israel are turned after Absalôm. 14 Then David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, up, and let us flee, for we shall not escape from h Whose heart he saw that Satan had so possessed, that he would 〈◊〉 we no 〈◊〉 unattempted. Absalon: make speed to depart, jest he come suddenly and take us, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword. 15 And the King's servants said unto him, Behold, thy servants (are ready to do) according to all that my lord the King shall ” Ebr. chose. appoint. 16 So the King departed & all his household ” Ebr. at his feet. after him, and the King left ten concubines to keep the house. 17 And the King went forth & all the people after him, and tarried in a “ Or house. place i To wit, from Jerusalem. far of. 18 And all his servants went about him, and all the k These were as the king's guard, or as some writ his counsellors. Cherethites and all the Pelethites and all the Gittites (even) six hundredth men which were come after him from Gath, went before the King. 19 Then said the King to l Who as some writ, was the king's son of Gath. Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore comest thou also with us? Re turn and abide with the King, for thou art a stranger: depart thou therefore to thy place. 20 Thou camest yesterday, and should 'cause thee to wander to day and go with us? I will go whither I can: therefore return thou and carry again thy m Meaning them of his family. brethren mercy and n God require thee thy 〈◊〉 dship and fidelity truth (be) with thee. 21 And Ittái answered the King, and said As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the King liveth, in what place my lord the King shallbe, whether in death or life, even there surely will thy servant be. 22 Then David said to Ittái, Come, and go forward. And Ittái the Gittite went, and all his men, and all the children that were with him. 23 And all the country wept with a loud voice: and o To wit, the six hundredth men. all the people went forward: but the King passed over the brook Kidrón: and all the people went over to ward the way of the wilderness. 24 ¶ And lo, Zadók also (was there) and all the Levites with him, p Which was the charge of the kohathire 9 Non. 4. 4. bearing the Ark of the covenant of God: & they set down the Ark of God, & Abiathár went q To standby the Ark. up until the people were all come out of the city. 25 Then the King said unto Zadok, Carry the Ark of God again into the city, if I shall find favour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, & show me (both) it, and the “ Or his tabernacle. Tabernacle thereof. 26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee, behold, r The faithful in all their afflictions show them selves obedient to Gods wil here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good in his eyes. 27 The King said again unto Zadok the Priest. Art not thou a * Seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you (to wit) Ahimáaz thy son, and 〈◊〉 Sam. 9 9 Jonathan the son of Abiathar. 28 Behold, I will tarry in the fields of the wilderness, until there come some word from you to be told me. 29 Zadök therefore and Abiathár, carried the Ark of God again to Jerusalem, & they tarried there. 30 And David went up the mount of olives and wept as he went up, and had his head s Which ashes and dust in sign of sorrow. covered, and went barefooted: and all the people that was with him, had every man his head coucred, and as they went up they wept. 31 Then one told David, saying, Ahithôphél is one of them that have conspired with Absalomm & David said, o Lord, I pray the turn the t The counsel of the 〈◊〉 world 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more harm than the open force of the enemy. counsel of Ahithopel into foolishness. 32 ¶ Then David came to the top of the mount where he worshipped God and behold, Hushai the Archite came against him with his coat torn, & having earth upon his head, 33 Unto whom David said, If thou go with me, thou shalt be a burden unto me. 34 But if thou return to the city, & say unto Absalomm, I will be thy u Though Hushai dissembled here at the 〈◊〉, yet may we not use this example to excuse our dissimulation. servant, o King, [as I have been in time past thy father's servant so will I now be thy servant] then thou mayest bring me the counsel of Ahithophel to nought. 35 And hast thou not there with thee Zadóh and Abiathár the Priests, therefore whatsoever thou shalt hear out of the King's house, thou shalt show to Zadok & Abiathár the Priests. 36 Behold, there are with them their two sons? Ahimáaz Zadoks (son) and Jonathan Abiathars (son) by them also shall you sand me every thing that you can hear. 37 So Hushai David's friend went into the city: and Absalon came into Jerusalem. CHAP. XVI. 1 The infidelity of Ziba. 5 Shimei cuiseth David. 16. Hushái cometh to Absalomm. 21 The counsel of Ahithóphel for the concubines. 1 WHen David was a little past the a Which was the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. top (of the hill) behold, Zibá the servant Chap 15 30. of Mephibósheth met him with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundredth (cakes) of bread, and one hundredth bunshes of raisins, and an hundredth of “ Or fig cakes. dried figs, and a bottle of wine. 2 And the King said unto Zibá, What meanest thou by these: And Zibá said, They be b Communely there are no viler 〈◊〉 than they, which under 〈◊〉 of friendship accuse 〈◊〉. asses for the King's household to ride, on and bread and dried figs for the young men to eat, and wine, that the faint may drink in the wilderness. 3 And the King said, But where is thymasters son? Then Zibá answered thee, King Behold, he remains in Jerusalem: for he said, This day shall the house of Israel resto reme the kingdom of my father. 4 Then said the King to Zibá, Behold, thy are all that (pertained) unto Mephibôsheth. And Ziba said," I beseech thee, let me find grace in thy sight, my lord, o King. 5 ¶ And when King David came to c Which was a city in the tribe of Benjamin. Bahurim behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, named Shimei the son of Gerá. & he came out, & cursed. 6 And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of King David: and all the people & all the men of war (were) on his d That is round about him. right hand, and on his left. 7 And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come forth, come forth thou ” Ebr. man of blood. murderer, and wicked man. " Ebr man of Belial. 8 The Lord hath brought upon thee all the e 〈◊〉 him as though by his means Ish bosheth & Abner were slain. blood of the house of Saul in whose stead thou hast reined: and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalomm thy son: and be hold, thou art (taken) in the wickedness, because thou art a murderer. 9 Then said Abishái the son of Zeruiáh unto the King, Why doth this * dead 1. Sam. 24. 15. and Chap. 3. 8. dog curse my lord the King? let me go, I pray thee, and take away his head. 10 ¶ But the King said, What have I to do with you you sons of Zeruiáh: for he curseth, even because the Lord hath f David felt that this was the judgement of God for his sin, and therefore humbleth him 〈◊〉 to his rod. bidden him curse David: who dare then say, wherefore hast thou done so? 11 And David said to Abishái, and to all his servants, Behold, my son which came out of mine own bowels, seeketh my life: then how much more now may this sóne of 〈◊〉? Suffer him to curse: for the Lord hath bidden him. 12 It may be that the Lord will look on ” Or my tears. mine affliction, and g Meaning that the Lord will sent comfort to his when they areop pressed. do me good for his cursing this day. 13 And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went by the side of the mountain over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones against him, and cast dust. 14 Then came the King & all the people that were with him weary, and refreshed themselves h To wit, at Bahurim. there. 15 ¶ And Absalomm, and all the people, the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithóphel with him. 16 And when Hushái the Archite David's friend was come unto Absalon, Hushái said unto Absalon, ” Ebr. Let the king live. God save the King, God save the King. 17 Then Absalomm said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy i Meaning David friend? Why wentest thou not with thy friend? 18 Hushái then answered unto Absalomm, Nay but whom the Lord, and this people, and all the men of Israel choose, his will I be, and with him will I devil. 19 And ” Ebr. the second time. moreover unto whom shall I do service? not to his son? as I served before thy father, so will I before thee. 20 ¶ Then spoke Absalomm to Ahithōpel, Give counsel what we shall do. 21 And k Suspecting the change of the kingdom, and so his own over throw, he giveth such counsel as might most hindre his father's reconciliation: and also declare to the people that Absalon was in highest 〈◊〉rity. Ahithóphel said unto Absalomm, Go in to thy father's concubines, which he hath left to keep the house: and when all Israel shall hear, that thou artab horrid of thy father, the hands of all that are with thee shallbe strong. 22 So they spread Absalomm a tent upon the top of the house, and Absalomm went in to his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel. 23 And the counsel of Ahithomphel which he counseled in those days, was like as one had asked l It was so esteemed for the 〈◊〉 thereof. counsel at the oracle of God: so (was) all the counsel of Ahithomphel both with David and with Absalomm. CHAP. XVII. 7 ahithophel's counsel is overthrown by Hushai. 14. The Lord had so ordaineth 19 The Priest sons are hide in the well. 22 David doth over Jordan. 23 Ahithophel hangs himself. 27 They bring victuals to David. 1 Moreover Ahithomphel said to Absalomm a The wicked are so greedy to execute their malice that they leave none occasion, that may further the same. Let me choose out now twelve thousand men and I will up and follow after David this night, 2 And I will come upon him: for he is weary, and weak handed: so I will fear him and all the people that are with him, shall flee, and I will smite the King only. 3 And I will bring again all the people unto thee (and) when all shall return, [ b Meaning David. the man whom thou seket (being slain)] all the people shallbe in peace. 4 And the saying ” Ebr. was right in the eyes of Ab salom. pleased Absalomm well, and all the Elders of Israel. 5 Then said Absalomm, Call now Hushái the Archite also, & let us hear like wise ” Ebr. what is in his 〈◊〉. what he sayeth. 6 So when Hushái came to Absalomm, Absalóm spoke unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath “ Or, given such counsel. spoken thus: shall we do after saying, or no tell thou? 7 Hushái then answered unto Absalomm, The counsel that Ahithóphel hath given, is not c 〈◊〉 showeth himself faithful to David, in that he reproveth this wicked counsel and purpose. good at this time. 8 For, said Hushái, thou knowest thy father, is a valiant warrior, and will not lodge with the people. 9 Behold, he is hide now in some cave, or in some place: and though some of them he " Or, 〈◊〉 all night. over throw not the first yet thee (people) shall hear, & say, The people that follow Absalomm, be ” Ebr. have a breach, or ruin. overthrown. 10 Then he also that is valiant whose heart is as the heart of a lion, shall ” Ebr. meit. shrink & faint for all Israel knoweth, that thy father is is valiant, and they which he with him, stout men. 11 Therefore my counsel is, that all Israel be gathered unto thee from Dan even to Beer-Sheba as the sand of the sea in number, & that thou go to battle in thy own person. 12 So shall we come upon him in some place, where we shall find him, and “ Or, we will cápe against him. we will upon him as the dew falls on the ground & of all the men that are with him, we will not leave him one. 13 Moreover if he be got into a city, them shall all the men of Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into thee river, until there be not one small stone found there. 14 ¶ Then Absalomm and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushái the Archite is better, than the counsel of Ahithóphel: for the LORD had “ Or commanded. determined to destroy the d That counsel which 〈◊〉 good and the first to Absolom. good counsel of Ahithophel, that the Lord might e For by the 〈◊〉 of Hus hai 〈◊〉 went to the battle where he was destroyed. bring evil upon Absalomm. 15 Then said Hushái unto Zadonk and to Abia Vers. 4. that the Priests, Of this and that manner did Ahithomphel and the Elders of israel counsel Absalomm: and thus and thus have I counseled. 16 Now therefore sand quickly, and show David, saying, Tarry not this night in the fields of the wilderness, but rather get thee f That is, over jor den. over, lest the King be devoured and all the people that are with him. 17 Now Jonathan and Ahimáaz abode by En-rogél. [for they might not be seen to come into the city] and a maid went, and told them, and they went and showed King david. g Meaning, the message from their fathers. 18 Nevertheless a young man saw them, and told it to Absalomm, therefore they both departed quickly, & came to a man's house in Bahurim, who had a well in his court, into the which they went down. 19 And h 〈◊〉 God sendeth succour to his in their greatest dangers. the wise took and spread a covering over the wells mouth, & spread ground cornethereon, that the thing should not be known. 20 And when Absaloms' servants came to the wife into the house, they said, Where is Ahimáaz and Jonathan? And the woman answered them, They be go over the i The chalde text readeth, now they have passed the Jordan. broken of water. And when they had sought them, and cold not find them, they returned to Jerusalem. 21 And assoon as they were departed, the other came out of the well, and went and told King David, and said unto him, up, and get you quickly over the water: for k To wit, to pursue thee with all haste. such counsel hath Ahithomphel given against you. 22 Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they went over Jordan l They 〈◊〉 all night, and by morning had all their company passed over. until the dawning of the day, so that the relacked not one of them, that was not come over Jordan. 23 ¶ Now when Ahithomphel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, & arose, & he went home unto his city, and put his household in order, and m God's vengeance even in this life is powered on them which are enemy traicours or persecutors for his Church. hanged himself, and died, and was buried in his father's grave. 24 Then 〈◊〉 came to Mahanáim. And Absalomm passed over Jordan, he, and all the men of Israel with him. 25 And Absalóm made Amasá captain of the host in the stead of Ioáb: which Amasá was a man's son named Ithrá an 〈◊〉 that went in to Abigál the daughter of n Who was also called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 David's fathers. Nahásh, sister to Zeruiáh joabs mother. 26 So israel and Absalóm pitched in the land of Gileáh. 27 ¶ And when David was come to Mahanáim, Shobi the son of Nahásh out of Rabbáh of the children of Ammón, and Machir the son of Ammiél out of Lo-debár, and Barzelái the 〈◊〉 out of Rogél. 28 o God showed himself mosteli berale to his when they seem to be utterly 〈◊〉. (Brought) beds, and basins, and earthen vessels, and wheat, and barley, and flower, & parched corn, and beans, and lentils, & parched corn. 29 And they brought honey, and butter, and sheep, and cheese of cows for David and for the people that were with him, to eat: for they said, The people is hungry, and weary, and thirsty in the wilderness. CHAP. XVIII. 2 David divideth his army into three parts. 9 Absalóm is hanged slain and cast in a 〈◊〉. 33 David lamenteth the death of Absalóm. 1 THen David a For 〈◊〉 of the Reubenites, 〈◊〉 & of the half tribe, cold not bear the insolency of the son against the father, and therefore joined with David. numbered the people that were with him, and set over them captains of thousands and captains of hundreds. 2 And David sent forth the third part of the people under the hand of Ioáb, and the third part under the hand of Abishái joabs brother the son of Zeruiáh: & the (other) third part under the hand of Ittái the Gittite, and the King said unto the people I will go with you myself also. 3 But the people 〈◊〉, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we 〈◊〉 away, they will not regard us, neither will they pass for us, though half of us were slain, but thou b Sygnifying that a good governor aught to be so dear unto his people, that 〈◊〉 will rather loose their 〈◊〉, then that aught should come unto him. art now worth ten thousand of us: there fore now it is better that thou secure us out of the 〈◊〉. 4 Then the King said unto them, What seemeth you best, that I will do. So the King stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by thousands 5 And the King commanded Ioáb and Abishái, and Ittai, saying (Entreat) the young man Absalòm gently for my sake, and all the people heard when the King gave all the captains charge concerning Absalóm, 6 So the people went out into the field to meet Israel, & the battle was in the c So called because the 〈◊〉 as somesay fed their cattle beyond 〈◊〉 in this wood. wood of Ephráim? 7 Where the people of Israel were slain be fore the servants of David: so there was a great: slaughter that day (even) of twenty thousand. 8 ¶ For the battle was skatred over all the country: and the wood devoured much more people that day, than did the sword. 9 ¶ Now Absalomm met the servants of David and Absalóm road upon a mule, and the mule came under a great thick oak: and his head caught hold of the oak, and he he was taken up () This is a terrible example of God's vengeance against them that are rebels or disobedience to their parents. between the heaven & the earth: & the mule that was underhim went away. 10 And one that saw it told Ioáb, saying, Behold, I saw Absalon hanged in an oak. 11 Then Ioáb said unto the man that told him And hast thou in de de seen? why then diddest not thou there smite him to the ground and I would have given theeten k (shekels,) of silver, and a girdle? Gen. 23. 13. 12 Then the man said unto joàb, Though I should ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 mine hand. receive a thousand (shekels) of silver in mine hand, yet would I not lay mine hand upon the King's son: for in our hearing the King charged thee, and Abishai, & Ittai, saying, beware, jest any (touch) the young man Absalóm. 13 If I had done it (it had been) the ” Ebr. ally 〈◊〉 my soul. danger of my life: for nothing can be hide from the King: yea thou thyself wouldest have been against me. 14 Then said Ioáb, I will not thus tarry with thee. And he took three darts in his hand and thrust them ” Ebr. in the heart of Absalon. through Absalóm, while he was yet alive in the mids of the oak. 15 And ten servants that bore joábs armour, compassed about and smote Absalon, and slew him. 16 Then Ioáb d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hadpiti of the people which was sedu 〈◊〉 by Absaler 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. blue the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Ioáb held back the people. 17 And they took Absalon, and cast him into a great e 〈◊〉 God tur 〈◊〉 his vain glory to shame. pit in the wood, & laid a mighty great heap of stones upon him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent. 18 Now Absalóm in his life time had taken & reared him up a pillar, which is in the * King's Gen. 14. 17, dale: for he said, I have no f It seemeth that God had punished him in taking away is children 〈◊〉. 14. 27. son to keep my name in remembrance, and he called the pillar after his own name, and it is call led unto this day, Absaloms' place. 19 ¶ Then said Ahimáaz the son of Zabók I pray thee, let me run, & bear the King tidings that the Lord hath ” Ebr. judged. delivered him out of the hand of his enemies. 20 And Ioábsaid unto him, Thou g For joab baré a good affection to Ahimaaz, and doubted how Davidwold taketh report of Absaloms' death. shalt not be the messenger to day, but thou shalt bear tidings another time, but to day thou shalt bear none: for the King's son is dead. 21 Then said Ioáb to Cushi, Go, tell the King, what thou hast seen. And Cushi bowed himself unto Ioáb, and ran. 22 Then said Ahimáaz the son of Zadók again to Ioáb What, I pray thee, if I also run after Cushi? And Ioáb said, Wherefore now will't thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings to bring? 23 Yet what if I run? Then he said unto him Run. So Ahimáaz ran by the way of the plain, and overwent Cushi? 24 Now David sat between the two h He sat in the gate of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. gates. And the watchman went to the top of the gate upon the brickwall, and lift up his eyes and saw, and behold, a man came running alone. 25 And the watchman cried, and told the King. And the King said, If he be alone, ” Ebr. tidings are in his mouth he bringeth tidings. And he came apace, and drew near. 26 And the watchmen saw an other man running, and the watchman called unto the porter, and said, Behold, (another) man runneth alone. And the King said, He also bringeth tidings. 27 And the watchman said, ” Ebr. I'll the running. Me thinketh the 〈◊〉 of the foremost (is) like the running of Ahimáaz the son of Zadok, Then the King said, He is a i He had experience of his 〈◊〉. Chap. 17 21, good man, and cometh with good tidings. 18 And Ahimáaz called, and said unto the King, Peace (be with thee:) and he fell down to the earth upon his face before the King, and said, Blessed be the Lord thy God, who hath “ Or, delivered up. shut up the men that lift up their hands against my Lord the King. 29 And the King said, Is the young man Absalóm safe? And Ahimáaz answered, When joáb sent the King's k To wit, Chushi, who was an Ethiopian. servant, and (me) thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I known not what. 30 And the King said unto him, Turn aside, (and) stand here, so he turned aside and stood still. 31 And behold, Cushi came, and Cushi said, ” Ebr. tidings it brought. Tidings, my Lord the King: for the Lord hath delivered thee this day out of the hand of all that rose against thee. 32 Then the King said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalon safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my Lord the King, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33 And the King was l Because he considered both the judgement of God against his sin, and cold not other wise hide his fatherly affection toward his son. moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalóm, my son, my son Absalóm: would GOD I had died for thee, o Absalomm, my son, my son. CHAP. XIX. 7 joáb encourageth the King. 8 David is restored. 23 Shimei is pardoned. 24 Mephibosheth meeteth the King. 39 Barzelai departeth. 41 israel 〈◊〉 with judah. 1 ANd it was told Ioáb, Behold, the King weepeth and mourneth for Absalomm. 2 Therefore the ” Ebr. salvation, or, deliverance. victory of that day was turned into mourning to all the people: for the people herded say that day, The King sorroweth for his son. 3 And the people went that day into the city “ Or, by stealth. secretly, as people confounded hide themselves when they flee in battle. 4 So the King a As they do that mourn. hide his face, and the King cried with a loud voice, My son Absalóm, Absalóm my son, my son. 5 ¶ Then joáb came into b At Mahanaim the house to the King and said, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy servants, which this day have saved thy life, and the lives of thy sons and of thy daughters, and the lives of thy wives, and the lives of thy concubines. 6 In that thou lovest thy enemies, and hatest the friends: for thou hast declared this day, that thou regardest neither thy “ Or, captains. princes nor servants: therefore this day I perceive, that if Absalóm had lived, and we all had died this day, that then it would have ” Ebr. been right in thy eyes. pleased thee well. 7 Now therefore up, come out, and speak ” Ebr. to the heart of thy 〈◊〉. comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the Lord, except thou come out, there will not tarry one man with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee, than all the evil that fell on thee from thy youth hitherto. 8 Then the King arose, and sat in the c Where the most resort of the people haunted gate: and they told unto all the people, saying, Behold, the King doth sit in the gate: and all the people came before the King: for Israel had fled every man to his tent. 9 ¶ Then all the people were at d Every one blamed another and strove who should first bring him home. strife through out all the tribes of Israel, saying, The King saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines, and now he is fled out of the land for Absalóm. 10 And Absalóm, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle: therefore why are you so slow to bring the King again? 11 But King David sent to Zadonk and to Abiathár the e That they should reprove the negligence of the Elders, 〈◊〉 the people were so for ward. Priests, saying, Speak unto the Elders of Iudáh and say, Why are you behind to bring the King again to his house, [for the saying of all Israel is come unto the King, (even) to his house] 12 You are my brethren: my bones and my flesh are you: wherefore then are you the last that bring the King again? 13 Also say you to Amasá, Art thou not my bone and my flesh? God do so to me and more also, if thou be not captain of the host to me for ever in the f By this policy David though that by Winning of the 〈◊〉, he should have the heart of all the people. room of joáb. 14 So he bowed the hearts of all the men of Iudáh, as of one man: therefore they sent to the King, saying, Return thou with all thy servants. 15 ¶ So the King returned, and came to Jordan. And judah came to Gilgál, for to go to meet the King, (and) to conduct him over Jordan. 16 ¶ And g Who had before 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. Shimei the son of Gerá, the son of jemini, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of judah to meet King David. 17 And a thousand men of Benjamin with him, and * Zibá the servant of the house of Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. Saul, and his fifteen sons and twenty servants with him: and they went over Jordan before the King. 18 And there went over abote to carry over the King's household, and to do him pleasure. Then Shimei the son of Gerá fell before the King, when he was come over Jordan. 19 And said unto the King, Let not my Lord Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. impute * wickedness unto me, nor remember the thing that the servant did h For in his adversity he Was his most 〈◊〉 enemy, and now in his prosperity seeketh by flattery to creep into 〈◊〉. wickedly when my Lord the King departed out of jerusalem, that the King should take it to his heart. 20 Forty servant doth know, that I have done amiss: therefore behold: I am the first this day of 〈◊〉 house of i By Joseph he means 〈◊〉, Manasseh, and Benjamin (Where of he Was) because these threwere under one standard. Nomb. 2. 18. Joseph, that am come to go down to meet my Lord the King. 21 But Abishái the son of Zeruiah answered, and said, Shall not Shimei die for this, because he cursed the Lords anointed? 22 And David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiáh, that this day you should be adversaries unto me? shall there any man die this day in Israel? for do not I know, that I am this day King over Israel? 23 Therefore the King said unto Shimei Thou shalt not die, and the King swear unto him. 24 ¶ And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the King, and had neither washed his feet, nor dressed his beard, nor washed his clotheses from the time the King departed, until he returned in peace. 25 And when k When 〈◊〉 being at jerusalem had met the king. he was come to Jerusalem and met the King, the King said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth? 26 And he answered, My Lord the King, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I would have mine ass saddled to ride thereon for to go with the King, because thy servant (is) lame. 27 And he hath * accused thy servant unto Chap. 16. 3. my Lord the King: but my Lord the King (is) as an l Able for 〈◊〉 Wisdom to judge in all matters. Angel of GOD: do therefore thy pleasure. 28 For all my father's house were m Worthy to 〈◊〉 for Sauls 〈◊〉 to Ward 〈◊〉. but dead men before my Lord the King, yet diddest thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thy own table: what right therefore ha' vel yet to cry 〈◊〉 more unto the King? 29 And the King said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou, and Zibá divide the n David did evil in taking his lands from him before he knew the cause, but much Worse, that knowing the truth, he did not restore them lands. 30 And Mephibonsheth said unto the King, Yea, let him take all, seeing my LORD the King is come home in peace. 31 ¶ Then Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the King, to conduct him over Jordan. 32 Now Barzillái was a very aged man, (even) four score year old, and he had provided the King of sustenance, while he lay at Maha naim: for he was a man of very great substance. 33 And the King said unto Barzillai, Come over with me, and I will feed thee with me 〈◊〉 Jerusalem. 34 And Barzillai said unto the King, ” Ebr. how manydayes are the years of my life. How long have I to live, that I should go up with the King to Jerusalem? 35 I am this day fourscore year old: and can I discern between good or evil? Hath thy servant any taste in that I eat or in that I drink? Can I hear any more the voice of singing men and women? wherefore then should thy servant be any more a o He thought it not meet to receive benefits of him to Whom he Was not able to do service again. burden unto my Lord the King? 36 Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the King, and why will the King recompense it me with such a reward? 37 I pray thee, let thy servant turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and (be buried) in the grave of my father and of my mother: but behold thy servant p My 〈◊〉. Chimhám, let him go with my Lord the King, and do to him what shall please thee. 38 And the King answered, Chimhám shall go with me, and I will do to him that thou shalt be content with: and whatsoever thou shalt “ Or, 〈◊〉. require of me, that will I do for thee. 39 So all the people went over Jordan: and the King passed over: and the King kissed Barzillai, and “ Or, bad; him far Well. blessed him, and he returned unto his own place. 40 ¶ Then the King went to q Where the tribe of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 him. Gilgal, and Chim ham went with him, and all the people of judah conducted the King, and also half the people of r Which had taken part With the King. Israel. 41 And be hold, all the men of Israel came to the King, and said unto the King, Why have our brethren the men of Iudáh stolen thee away, and have brought the King and his household, and all David's men with him over s To Warde 〈◊〉 salem. Jordan? 42 And all the men of Iudáh answered the men of Israel, Because the King is near of kin to us: and wherefore now be you angry for this matter? have we eaten of the Kings (cost,) or have we taken any bribes? 43 And the men of Israel answered the men of judah, and said, We have ten parts in the King, and have also more (right) to David then you, Why then did you despise us, “ Or, have 〈◊〉 We 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to bring home the king. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. that our advise should not be first had in restoring our King? And the words of the men of judah were fearcer than the words of the men of Israel. CHAP. XX. Shéba raiseth israel against David. 10 joab killeth Amasa traitorously. 22 The head of Shéba is delivered to joab. 23 David's chief officers. 1 THen there was come a Where the ten tribes 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉, thither a wicked man [named Shéba the son of Bichri, a man of jemini] and he blue the trumpet, and said, We have no part in b As they of 〈◊〉 say. David, neither have we inheritance in the son c He thought by speaking contemporously of the king, to stir the people rather to sedition. of Ishai: every man to his tents, o Israel. 2 So every man of Israel went from David and followed Shébathe son of Bichri: but the men of judah clave fast unto their King, from d From Gilgal, Which Was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Jordan even to jerusaléw. 3 When David then came to his house to Jerusalem, the King took the ten women (his) * concubines, that he had left behind him Chap. 16. 12. to keep the house, and put them in ward, and fed them: but lay no more with them: but they were enclosed unto the day of their death, living in widowhood. 4 ¶ Then said the King to e Who Was his chief captain in joabs room, Chap. 19, 〈◊〉. Amasá, Assemble me the men of Iudáh within three days, and be thou here present. 5 So Amasá went to assemble Iudáh, but he tarried longer than the time which he had appointed him. 6 Then David said to Abishái, Now shall Shéba the son of Bichri do us more harm than (did) Absalóm: take thou (therefore) thy f 〈◊〉 them Which had been under Ioáb, or David's men. lords servants and follow after him, jest he get him walled cities, and escape us. 7 And there went out after him joabs men, and the * Cherethites and the Pelethites, and Chap 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. all the mighty men: and they departed out of Jerusalem, to follow after Shébathe son of Bichri. 8 When they were at the great stone, which is 〈◊〉 Gibeón, Amasá went before them, & joabs g Which Was his coat, that he used to Wear in the Wars. garment, that he had put on, was girded unto him, & upon it was a sword girded, which hanged on his loins in the sheath, and as he went, it used to fall out. 9 And Ioáb said to Amasá, 〈◊〉 thou in ” Ebr peace. health my brother? and joáb took Amasá by the beard with the right hand to kiss him. 10 But Amasá to 〈◊〉 no heed to the sword that was in joabs hand: for therewith he smote him in the fift (rib,) and shed out his bowels to the ground, & ” Ebr. doubled not his stroke. smote him not the second time: so he died, than Ioáb & Abishái his brother followed after Shéba the son of Bichri 11 And one of joabs men h He stodeby 〈◊〉 at joabs appointment. stood by him, & said He that favoureth joáb, and he that is of David's part, (let him go) after Ioáb. 12 And Amasá wallowed in blood 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the way: & when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed Amasá out of the way into the field, and cast a 〈◊〉 upon him, because he saw that every one that came by him, stood stil. 13 When he was removed out of the way, every man went after Ioáb, to follow after Shé ba the son of Bichri. 14 And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abél, and i Unto the city 〈◊〉, Which Was 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Bethmaacháh & all (〈◊〉) of Berim: and they gathered together, and went also after him. 15 So they came, & besieged him in 〈◊〉, (〈◊〉 to) Bethmaacháh: and they cast up a 〈◊〉 against the city, & the people thereof stood on the rampart, and all the people that was with Ioáb, k That is, he Went about to overthrow it. destroyed and cast down the brickwall. 16 Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear, I pray you, say unto Ioáb, come thou hither, that I may speak with thee. 17 And when he came near unto her, the woman said, Art thou Ioáb? And he answered, Yea. And she said to him, Hear the words of thy handmaid. And he answered, I do hear. 18 Then she spoke thus, l She showeth that the old custom Was not to destroy a 〈◊〉, be fore peace Was offered, Deur, 20, 11. They spoke in the old time, saying, They should ask of Abél, and so have 〈◊〉 continued. 19 I am m She speaketh in the name of the 〈◊〉. (one) of them, that are peaceable (and) faithful in Israel: and thou goest about to destroy a city, and a mother in Israel: why will't thou devour the inheritance of the Lord? 20 And joáb answered, and said, God forbidden, God forbidden it me, that I should devour, or destroy it. 21 The n Hearing 〈◊〉 te told him, he gave place to 〈◊〉 son and 〈◊〉 only him that Was 〈◊〉 of the treason. matter is not so, but a man of mount Ephráim [Shéba the son of 〈◊〉 by name] hath lift up his hand against the King, (even) against David: deliver us him only, & I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto joáb, Behold, his head shallbe thrown to thee over the brickwall. 22 Then the woman went unto all the people with her wisdom, and they cut of the head of Shéba the son of Bichri, & cast it to Ioáb then he blue the trumpet, and ” Ebr. the i 〈◊〉 scattered. theiretired from the city, every man to his tent: and Ioáb returned to Jerusalem unto the King. Chap. 8, 16 23 ¶ * Then Ioáb (was) over all the host of Israel and Banaiáh the son of jehoiadá over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites, 24 And Adorám over the tribute, and joshaphát the son of Ahilúd the recorder, 25 And Sheiá (was) scribe, and Zadonk and Abiathár the Priests, 26 And also Irá the Iairite (was) o Ether in dignity or 〈◊〉 chief about David. CHAP. XXI. 1 Three dear years 9 The vengeance of the sins of Saul lighteth on his seven sons, which are hanged. 15 Four great battles, which David had against the Philistines. 1 THen there was a famine in the days of David, three years ” Ebr. year after 〈◊〉. together: and David ” Ebr. sought the 〈◊〉 of the Lord asked counsel of the Lord, and the Lord answered, (It is) for Saúl, and for (his) bloody house, because he slew the a Thinking to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 these Were not of the seed of Abraham. josh. 9, 39 Gibeonites. 2 Then the King called the Gibeonites, & said unto them [Now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but * a 〈◊〉 of the Amorites, unto whom the children of Israel had sworn: but Saúl sought to slay them for his zeal toward the children of Israel & judáh] 3 And David said unto the Gibeonites, b Where With may your Wrath be appeased, that you may pray to God to 〈◊〉 this plague 〈◊〉 his people? What shall I do for you, and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that you may bless the inheritance of the Lord? 4 The Gibeonites than answered him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul nor of his house, neither for us shalt thou kill c Save only of 〈◊〉 stock. any man in Israel. And he said, What you shall say, that will I do for you. 5 Then they answered the King, The man that consumed us and that imagined evil 〈◊〉 us, (so that) we are destroyed from remaining in any cost of Israel, 6 Let seven men of his d Of Sauls kinsmen. sons be delivered unto us, and we will hung them up e To pacify 〈◊〉 Lord unto the Lord in Gibeáh of Saul, the Lords choose. And the King said, I will give them. 7 But the King had compassion on Mephibōsheth the son of jonath án the son of Saul because of the * Lords oath, that was between 1. Sam. 18. 3, them, (even) between David and jona thán the son of Saúl. 8 But the King took the two sons of Rizpáh the daughter of 〈◊〉, whom she bore unto Saul, (even) Armoni & Mephibósheth and the five sons of f Here Michál is named for Merab Adriels' Wife as appeareth. 1. Sam. 18, 19 for Michal Was the Wife of 〈◊〉, 1. Sam. 25, 44, & never had 〈◊〉, 2. Sam. 6, 23 Michál, the daughter of Saul, whom she bore to Abriél the son of Barzillái the Meholathite. 9 And he delivered them unto the hands of the Gibeonites, which hanged them in the moun ta'en before the Lord: so they ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. died (all) seven together, and they were slain in the time of harvest: in the g Which Was in the month Abib or Nisan, Which 〈◊〉 part of March and part of April. first (days,) & in the beginning of barley harvest. 10 Then Rizpáh the daughter of Aiáh took h To make 〈◊〉 a tent, 〈◊〉 she prayed to God to turn away his Wrath. sack clot and handged it up for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest, until i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the cause of this famine, God by sending of rain 〈◊〉 Wed that he Was paci 〈◊〉. water dropped upon them from the heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to light on them by day, nor beasts of the field by night. 11 ¶ And it was told David, what Rizpáh the daughter of Aiáh the concubine of Saul had done. 12 And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the citizens of Jabesh Gilead, which had stolen them from the street of Beth shán, where the Philistines had * handged them, when the Phi 1. Sam. 31, 10. listims had slain Saúl in Gilbona. 13 So he brought thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged 14 And the bones of Saul and of jonath án his son buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelanh, in the grave of Kish his father: and when they had performed all that the King had commanded, God was then k For Where the magistrate suffereth faults unpu 〈◊〉, there the plague of God 〈◊〉 upon the land. appeased with the land. 15 ¶ Again the Philistines had war with Israel: and David went down, and his servants with him, and they fought against the Philistines, and David fainted. 16 Then Ishi-benomb which was of the sons of l That is, of the race of 〈◊〉. Harapháh [(the head) of whose spear weighed three hundredth m Which 〈◊〉 to nine pound three quarters. shekels of brass] even he being girded with a new (sword,) thought to have slain David. 17 But Abishái the son of Zeruiáh succoured him, and smote the Philistim, and killed him. Then David's men swore unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with usto battle, jest thou quench the n For the glory and Wealth of the country standeth in the 〈◊〉 of the godly magistrate. light of 〈◊〉. 18 ¶ And after this also there was a battle with the Philistines at o 〈◊〉 Gézer, & 〈◊〉 is called zip 〈◊〉, 1. Chro. 20, 4. Gob, than Sibbechái the Hushathite slew Sapho, which was one of the sons of Harapháh. 19 And there was yet (another) battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanáh the son of joare-oregim, a Bethlehemite slew p That is, Lahmi the brother of God háth, 〈◊〉 Dam 〈◊〉, 1. 〈◊〉. 10, 5. Goliáth the Gittite: the staff of whose spear (was) like a weavers beam. 20 After ward there was also a battle in Gath, where was a man of (a great) stature, and had on every hand six fingers, & on every foot six toes, four and twenty in number: who was also the son of Harapháh. 21 And when he reviled Israel, Jonathan the son of * Shimá the brother of David slew 1. Sam. 16, 9 him. 22 These four were born to Harapháh in Gath, and died by the hand of David and by the hands of his servants. CHAP. XXII. 2 David after his victories 〈◊〉 God. 8 The anger of God toward the wicked. 44 He prophesieth of the rejection of the jews, and vocation of the Gentiles. 1 ANd David spoke the words of this a In token of the Wondered benefits, that he received of God. song unto the Lord, what time the Lord had delivered him out of the hands of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul. 2 And he said, * The Lord is my b By the diversity of these 〈◊〉 names, he showeth how his faithwas strengthened in all tentations. rock and Psal. 18, 2. my fortress, and he that delivereth me. 3 God (is) my “ Or, rock. strength, in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower (and) my refuge: my saviour, thou hast saved me from violence. 4 I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 5 For the c As David (Who Was the figure of Christ) Was by God's power delivered 〈◊〉 all dangers: so Christ & his Church shall overcome 〈◊〉 grievous dangers, tyranny, & death. pangs of death have compassed me: the floods of ungodliness have made me afraid. 6 The sorrows of the grave compassed me about: the snares of death overtook me. 7 (But) in my tribulation did I call upon the Lord, and cry to my God, and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry (did enter) into his ears. 8 Then the earth trembled and quaked: the foundations of the heavens moved, & shaken because he was angry. 9 d That is, clouds and vapours. Smoke went out at his no strels, and consuming e Lightning and thundering. fire out of his mouth: coals were kind led there at. 10 He f So it seemeth When the air is dark. bowed the heavens also, & came down and darkness (was) under his feet. 11 And he road upon g To fly in a more meant through the World. Cherúb and did fly, & he was seen upon the wings of the wind. 12 And he made darkness a tabernacle round about him, (even) the gatherings of waters, (and) the clouds of the air. 13 At the brightness of his presence h By this 〈◊〉 of a tempest he declareth the power of God against his enemies. the coals of fire were kindled. 14 The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most high gave his voice. 15 He shot arrows also, and scattered them: (to wit,) lightning, and destroyed them. 16 The i He alludeth to the miracle of the read Sea. channels also of the sea appeared, (even) the foundations of the world were discovered by the rebuking of the Lord, (and) at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. 17 He sent from above, (&) took me: he drew me out of many waters. 18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, (and) from them that hated me: for they were to strong for me. 19 They k I Was so 〈◊〉, that all means seemed to fail. prevented me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my stay. 20 And brought me forth into a large place: he delivered me; because he favoured me. 21 The Lord rewarded me according to my l To Warde Saul and mine enemies. righteousness: according to the pureness of mine hands he recompensed me. 22 For I kept the ways of the Lord, and did not m I attempted nothing Without his commandment. wickedly against my God. 23 For all his laws (were) before me, and his statutes: I did not depart there from. 24 I was upright also to ward him, and have kept me from my wickedness. 25 Therefore the Lord did reward me, according to my righteousness, according to my pureness before his eyes. 26 With the godly thou will't she we thyself godly: with thy upright man thou will't 〈◊〉 thyself upright. 27 With the pure thou will't she we thyself pure, and with the n Their Wickedness is cause, that that thou semest to forget thy 〈◊〉 mercy. froward thou will't she we thyself fro ward. 28 Thus thou will't save the poor people: but thine eyes (arc) upon the haughty to humble (them.) 29 Surely thou art my light, o Lord: and the Lord willighten my darkness. 30 For by thee have I broken through an host, and by my God have I leapt over a wall. 31 The way of God is o The manner that God usech to sue cour his, never faileth. uncorrupt: the word of the Lord is tried (in the fire:) he is a shield to all that trust in him. 32 For who is God besides the Lord? and who is mighty, save our God? 33 God is my strength in battle, and maketh my way upright. 34 He maketh my feet like p He useth extra ordinary means to make me Win most strong holds. hinds (feet,) and hath set me upon mine high places. 35 He teacheth mine hands to fight, so that a bow of brass is broken with mine arms. 36 Thou haste also given me the shield of thy Or, steel. salvation, and thy loving kindness hath caused me to increase. 37 Thou haste enlarged my steps under me, and mine heels have not slid. 38 I have pursued mine enemies and destroyed them, and have not turned again until I had consumed them. 39 Yea, I have consumed them and thrust them through, and they shall not arise, but shall fall under my feet. 40 For thou haste q He acknowledgeth that GOD Was the author of his victories, Who gave him strength. girded me with power to battle, (and) them that arose against me, hast thou subdued under me. 41 And thou haste given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me. 42 They looked about, but there was none to save (them, even) unto the r The Wicked in their necessity are compelled to slieto God, but it is to late. Lord, but he answered them not. 43 Then did I beat them as small as the dust of the earth: I did tread them flat as the clay of the street, (and) did spread them abroad. 44 Thou hast also delivered me from the contentions of my s Meaning, of the jews, Who conspired against me. people: thou hast preserved me to be the head over nations: the people which I knew not, do serve me. 45 Strangers t Not Willirgly obeying me, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 y. shallbe in subjection to me: assoon as they hear, they shall obey me. 46 Strangers shall shrink away, and fear in their privy chambers. 47 Let the LORD live, u Let him show 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of all the 〈◊〉. and blessed (be) my strength: and God, (even) the force of my salvation be exalted. 48 (It is) God that giveth me (power) to revenge me, and sub due the people under me. 49 And rescueth me from mine enemies: [thou also haste lift me up from them that rose against me, thou haste delivered me from the cruel man. 50 Therefore I will praise thee, o Lord, among Rom. 〈◊〉 9 the * nations, and will sing unto thy Name.] 51 (He is) the tower of salvation for his King, and sheweth mercy to his Anointed, (even) to David, and to his seed * for ever. Chap 7 〈◊〉. CHAP. XXIII. 1 The last words of David. 6 The wicked shallbe plucked up as thorns. 8 The names and facts of his mighty men. 15 He desired water and would not drink it. 1 THese also be the a Which he spoke after that he had made the Psalms. last words of David, David the son of Ishai saith, even the man who was set up on high, the Anointed of the God of Iaakób, and the sweet singer of Israel says. 2 The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word (was) in my b Meaning, 〈◊〉 speak 〈◊〉 but by the 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉. tongue. 3 The God of Israel spoke to me, the strength of Israel said, (thou shalt) bear rule over men, being just, (and) ruling in the fear of God. 4 Even as the mourning light when the sun rises, the mourning, I say, without clouds, (so shall mine house be, and not) as the c Which grows quickly and fadeth soon. grass of the earth (is) by the bright rain. 5 For so shall not mine house (be) with God: for he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, perfit in all points, and sure: therefore all mine health and whole desire (is) that he will not make it d But that my kingdom may 〈◊〉 for ever according to his promise. grow (so.) 6 But the wicked (shallbe) every one as thorns thrust away, because they cannot betaken with hands. 7 But the man that shall touch them, must be defensed with iron, or with the shaft of aspeare: and they shallbe burned with fire in the same place. 8 ¶ These (be) the names of the mighty men whom David had. He that sat in the seat of e As one of the 〈◊〉 oh nsel. wisdom being chief of the princes, was Adinon of Ezni, he slew eight hundredth 1. 〈◊〉. 11. 12. at one time. 9 And after him (was) * Eleazár the son of 1. Chro. 11. 27. Dodó, the son of Ahohi, one of the three worthies with David, when they “ Or, assailed With danger of their 〈◊〉. defied the Philistines gathered thereto battle, when the men of Israel were f Meining, fled from the battle. go up. 10 He arose and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand g By a cramp 〈◊〉 came of Weariness and straining. clave unto the sword: and the Lord gave great victory the same day, and the people returned after him only to spoil. 11 After him (was) * Shammáh the son of 1. Chro. 11. 〈◊〉. Agé the Hararite: for the Philistines assembled at a town, where was a piece of a field full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines. 12 But he stood in the mids of the field, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: so the Lord gave h Who hath ne ther respect to many nor sew, When he Will show his power great victory. 13 ¶ afterward three of the thirty captains went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam, and the host of the Philistines pitched in the valley “ Or, Giants. of Repháim. 14 And David (was) then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines (was) then in Bethlehem. 15 And David i Being overcome With weariness and 〈◊〉. longed, and said, O, that one would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate. 16 Then the three mighty brake into the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took and brought it to David, who would not drink thereof, but k Birdeling his affection, and also desiring God not to be offended for the rash enterprise. powered it (for an offering) unto the Lord 17 And said, O Lord, be it far from me, that I should do this, (Is) not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men. 18 ¶ * And Abishai the brother of joab, the 1. Chro. 11. 20. son of Zeruiáh, was chief among the three, and he lifted up his spear against three hundredth, ” Ebr. slain. and slew them, and he had the name among the three. 19 For he was most excellent of the three, and was the captain, but he attained not unto (the first) three. 20 And Benaiah the son of jehoiadá the son of “ Or, Ishai. a valiant man, which had done many acts, (and was) of Kabzeel, slew two strong men of Moáb: he went down also, and slew a lion in the mids of a pit in the time of snow. 21 And he slew an Egyptian a “ Or, a comely man. man of great stature, and the Egyptian (had) a l Which Was big as a weavers 〈◊〉. 1. Chro. 11. 23. spear in his hand: but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egy ptians hand, & slew him with his own spear. 22 These things did Benaiah the son of jehoiada, and had the name among the three worthies. 23 He was honourable among m He Was more valiant than the 30 〈◊〉 follow, and not so 〈◊〉 as the 6 before. thirty, but he attained not to thee (first) three: and David made him of his counsel. 24 ¶ * Asahel the brother of Ioáb (was) one of the thirty: Elhanán the son of Dodó of Chap. 2. 18. Bethlehem. 25 〈◊〉 the Harodite: Eliká the Harodite. 1. Chro. 11. 27. 26 Hélez the * “ Or, Pelenite Paltite: Ira the son of Ikkésh the Tekoite: 27 Abiézer the Anethothite: n 〈◊〉 of these had two names, as appeareth. Mebunnai the Husathite: 28 Zalmon an Ahohite: Maharái the Netophathite: 1. Chro. 11 and also many more are there 〈◊〉. 29 Héleb the son of Baanáh a Netophathite: Ittái the son of Ribái of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin. 30 Benaiah the Pitathonite: Hiddái of the river of Gaásh: 31 Abi-álbon the Arbathite: Azmáueth the Barhumite: 32 Elihabá the Shaalbonite: (of) the sons of jashéns, jonathan: 33 Shammah the Hararite: Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite. 34 Eliphélet the son of Ahasbai the son of Maachathi: Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite: 35 Hezráithe Carmelite: Paarái the Arbite. 36 〈◊〉 the son of Nathan of Zobah: Bani the Gadite: 37 Zélek the Ammonite: Naharai the Beerothite, the armour bearer of Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh: 38 Irathe Ithrite: Garéb the Ithrite: 39 Vriiah the Hittite, o These came to David and helped to restore him to his kingdom. thirty and seven in all. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 David causeth the people to be numbered. 10 He repenteth, and chooseth to fall into God's hands. 15 seventy thousand perish with the pestilence. 1 ANd the wrath of the Lord was a Before they Were plagued With famine. Chap. 21 1. again kindled against Israel, and b The Lord permitted Satan, 〈◊〉 1. Chro. 21. 1. he moved David against them, in that he said, Go, number Israel and Iudáh. 2 For the King 〈◊〉 to Ioáb the captain of the host, 〈◊〉 was with him, Go speedily now through all the tribe of Israel, from Dan even to Beer-Sheba and number you the people, that 〈◊〉 may know the c Because he did this to try his power and so to trust therein, it offended God, else it Was lawful to number the 〈◊〉. Exod. 30. 12. number of the people. 3 And joab said unto the King, The Lord thy God increase the people an hundredth fold more than they 〈◊〉, and that the eyes of my Lord the King may 〈◊〉 it: but why doth my Nomb. 1. 2. Lord the King desire this thing? 4 Notwithstanding the kings word prevailed against joab and against the captains of the host: therefore Ioáb and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the King, to number the people of Israel. 5 ¶ And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroér at the right side of the city that is in the mids of the “ Or, river. valley of Gad and toward Iazér. 6 Then they came to Gilead, and to “ Or, to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 land newly inhabited. Tahtim-hodshi, so they came to Dan jaamn, and so about to Zidon. 7 And came to the fortress of “ Or, zor. Tyrus and to all the cities of the Hiuites and of the Canaanites, and went toward the South of judah, even to Beer-Sheba. 8 So when they had go about all the land, they returned to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. 9 ¶ And joab delivered the number (and) sum of the people unto the King: and there were in Israel d According 〈◊〉 joabs 〈◊〉 for in all there Were eleven hundredth thousand. 1. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. eight hundredth thousand strong men that drew sword, and the men of judah were e 〈◊〉 vnder 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: for 〈◊〉 they had but 〈◊〉 re hundredth and seventy thousand. five hundredth thousand méns. 10 Then David's heart smote him, after that he had numbered the people: and David said 2. Chro. 21. 5. unto the Lord, I have sinned exceedingly in that I have done: therefore now, Lord, I beseech thee, take away the trespass of thy servant: for I have done very foolishly. 11 ¶ And when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the Prophet Gad David's f Whom God had appointed for David and his time. Seer, saying, 12 Go, and say unto David, Thus saith the Lord I offer thee three things, chose thee which of them I shall do unto thee. 13 So Gad came to David, and showed him, & said unto him, Will't thou that g For 3. years of 〈◊〉 Were passed for the 〈◊〉 matter: this Was the 4 year, to the Which should have 〈◊〉 added 〈◊〉 3. 〈◊〉. e 3 Chro. 21, 12. seven years famine come upon thee in thy land, or will't thou flee three months before thy enemies, they following thee, or that there be three days pestilence in thy land? now advise thee and see, what answer I shall give to him that sent me. 14 ¶ And David said unto Gad, I am in a wondered strait: let us fall now into the hand of the Lord, [for his mercies (are) great] and let me not fall into the hand of man. 15 So the Lord sent a pestilence in Israel, from the morning even to the time appointed: and there died of the people from h From the one side of the country to the 〈◊〉. Dan even to Beer-Sheba seventy thousand men. 16 And when the Angel stretched out his hand 1. Sam. 15, 11. upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the Lord * repent of the evil, and said to the Angel that destroyed the people, It is sufficient, i The lord spared this place, because he had chosen it to build his temple there. hold now thy hand. And the Angel of the Lord was by the threshing place of Araunáh the jebusite. 17 And David spoke unto the Lord [when he saw the Angel that smote the people] and said, Behold, I have sinned, yea, I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they k David saw not the just cause Why God plagued the people, and therefore he offereth himself 〈◊〉 Gods corrections as the only cause of this evil. done? let thy hand, I pray thee, be against me and against my father's house. 18 ¶ So Gad came the same day to David, and said unto him, Go up, tear an altar unto the Lord in the threshing floor of Araunáh the jebusite. 19 And David [according to the saying of Gad] went up, as the Lord had commanded. 20 And Araunáh looked, and saw the King and his servants coming toward him, and Araunáh went out, and bowed himself before the King on his face to the ground, 21 And l Called also Ornamn, Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the King come to his servant? Then David 1. Chro. 21, 20. answered, To buy the threshing floor of thee, for to build an altar unto the Lord, that the plague may cease from the people. 22 Then Araunáh said unto David, Let my lord the King take and offer what seemeth him good in his eyes: behold the oxen for the burned offering, & charets, and the instruments of the oxen for wood. 23 And these things did Araunanh m That is, abundantly, for as some Writ, he Was king of 〈◊〉 before David wan the 〈◊〉 (as) a King give unto the King: and Araunanh said unto the King, The Lordthy God befavorable un to thee. 24 Then the King said unto Araunáh, Not so, but I will by it of thee at a price, and will not offer burned offering unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the treshing floor, and the oxen for n Some Writ, that every tribe gave 50, Which make. 600, or that after Warde he bought as much as came to 550 shekels, 1. Chro. 21 25. fifty shekels of silver. 25 And 〈◊〉 buy t there an altarunto the Lord and offered burned offerings and peace offerings and the Lord was appeased toward the land, and the plague ceased from Israel. THE FIRST BOOK OF the Kings. THE ARGUMENT. BEcause the children of God should look for no continual rest and quietness in this world, the holy Ghost setteth before our eyes in this book the variety and change of things which came to the people of Israel from the death of David Salomón and the rest of the Kings, unto the death of Aháb. declaring how that flourishing kingdoms, except they be preserved by God's protection, [who then favoureth them when hisworde is truly set forth, virtue esteemed, vice punished and concord maintained] fall to decay and come to nought: as appeareth by the dividing of the kingdom under Robohám, and jerobohám, which before were but all one people, and now by the just punishment of God were made two whereof Iudáh and Benjamin clave to Robohám: and this was called the kingdom of judah, & the otherten tribes held with jeroboham, and this was called the kingdom of Israel. The King of judah had his throne in Jerusalem, and the King of Israel in Samaria, after it was built by 〈◊〉 Ahab's father. And because our Saviour Christ according to the stock of David, the genealogy of the Kings of judah is here described, from Solomon to Iorám the son of josaphat, who reigned over judah in Jerusalem, as Ahab did over israel in Samaria. CHAP. I 3 Abishag keepeth David in his extreme age. 5 Adoniiah usurpeth the kingdom. 30 Solomon is anointed King. 50 Adoniiah fleeth to the altar. 1 NOw when King David was a He Was about 70 year old, 2. Sam. 5. 4. old and stricken in years, they covered him with clotheses, but no b For his natural 〈◊〉 Was Worn away With travels. heat came unto him. 2 Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the King a young virgin, and let her “ Or, serve him, stand before the King and cherish him: and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the King may get heat. 3 So they sought for a fair young maid through out all the coasts of Israel, and found one Abishág c Which 〈◊〉 Was in the tribe of Issachár. a Shunammite, and brought her to the King. 4 And the maid was exceeding fair, and cherished the King, & ministered to him, but the King knew her not. 5 ¶ Then Adoniiáh the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be King. And he gate him charets and horsemen, and d Read, 2. Sam. 〈◊〉, 1. fifty men to run before him. 6 And his father would not displease him from his ” Ebr. days. childhood, to say, Why hast thou done so? And he was a very goodly man, and (his mother) bore him next after Absalomm. 7 And ” Ebr. his Words Were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he took counsel of joab the son of Zeruiáh, and of Abiathanr the Priest: and they e They took 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & followed him. helped forward Adoniiáh. 8 But Zadonk the Priest, and Benaiáh the son of jehoiadan, and Nathán the Prophet, & Shimei, & Rei, & the men of might which were with David, were not with Adoniiáh. 9 Then Adoniiáh 〈◊〉 sheep and oxen, & fat cattle by the stone of Zohéleth, which is by “ Or, the 〈◊〉 ai 〈◊〉. En-rogél, and called all his brethren the King's sons, and all the men of Iudáh the King's servants, 10 But Nathán the Prophet, and Benaiáh, and the f As the Cherethi 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. mighty men, and Salomon his brother he called not. 11 Wherefore Nathán spoke unto Bath-shemba the mother of Salomonn, saying, Hast thou 2. Sam. 3, 4. not herded, that Adoniiáh the son * of Haggiith doth reign, & David our lord knoweth it not? 12 Now therefore come, (and) I will now give thee counsel, how to save thy own g For adoniiáh Will destroy thee and thy son, if he reign. life, and the life of thy son Solomon. 13 Go, and get thee in unto King David, and say unto him, did est not thou, my lord, oh King, swear unto thy handmaid, saying, Assured lie Salomon thy son shall reign after me, & he shall sit upon my throne? why is then Adoniiáh King? 14 Behold, while thou yet talk est there with the King, I also will come in after thee, and h By 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things, as may further the same, 〈◊〉 words. 15 ¶ So Bath-shéba went in unto the King into the chamber, and the King was very old, & Abishang the Shunammite ministered unto the King. 16 And Bath-shéha bowed and made obeissance unto the King. And the King said, What is thy matter? 17 And she answered him, My lord, thou sworest by the Lord thy God unto thy handmaid, (saying,) Assuredly Salomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. 18 And behold, now (is) Adoniiáh King, and now, my lord, ò King, thou 〈◊〉 it not. 〈◊〉 The king 〈◊〉 worn With age, could not attend to the affairs of the realm, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 many 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kept 〈◊〉 from the king. 19 And he hath offered many oxen, and fat cattle, and sheep, and hath called all the sons of the King, and Abiathanr the Priest, & Ioáb the captain of the host: but Salomon thy servant hath he not bidden. 20 And thou my lord, o King, (knowest) that the eyes of 〈◊〉 (are) on thee, that thou shouldest tell them, who should sit on the throne of my lord the King after him. 21 Forels when my lord the King shall sleep with his fathers, I and my son Salomonn shallbe k And so 〈◊〉 to death as Wicked 〈◊〉. reputed ” Ebr, sinners. vile. 22 And lo, while she yet talked with the King Nathamn also the Prophet came in. 23 And they told the King, saying, Behold, Nathán the Prophet. And when he was come into the King, he made 〈◊〉 before the King upon his face l Acknowledging him to be the true and Wor thy king appointed of God as the figure of his Christ. to the ground. 24 And Nathán said, My lord, ö King, hast thou said, Adoniiáh shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? 25 For he is go down this day, and hath slain many oxen, and fat cattle, and sheep, & hath called all the King's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathár the Priest and behold, they eat and drink before him and say, ” Ebr. let the king 〈◊〉 live. God save King Adoniiāh. 26 But me thy servant, and Zadonz the Priest & Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, and thy servant Salomonn hath he not called. 27 Is this thing done by my lord the King, and thou hast not showed it unto thy m Meaning that he aught in such affairs enterpri see nothing except he had 〈◊〉 With the Lord servant, who should sit on the throne of my lord the King after him? 28 ¶ Then King David answered, and said, Call me Bath-shéba. And she came into the King's presence, and stood before the King. 29 And the King swore, saying, As the Lord liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity. 30 That as I n Moved by the 〈◊〉 of God so to do because he 〈◊〉 that Salomon should be the figure of Christ. swore unto thee by the Lord God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my place, so will I certainly do this day. 31 Then Bath-shéban bowed her face to the earth, and did reverence unto the King, and said God save my lord King David for ever. 32 ¶ And King David said, Call me Zadók the Priest, and Nathán the Prophet, and Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá. And they came before the King. 33 Then the King said unto them, Take with you the o Meaning, the king's servants & such as Were of his guard. servants of your lord, & cause Salo monn my son to ride upon mine own mule and carry him down to Gihonn. 34 And let Zadók the Priest and Nathamn the Prophet anoint him there King over Israel, and blow yethe trumpet, and say, God save King Salomonn. 35 Then come up after him, that he may come and sit up on my throne: and he shall be King in my stead: for I have ” Ebr. commanded. appointed him to be prince over Israel and over Judah. 36 Then Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá answer read the King, and said, So be it, (and) the Lord God of my lord the King ” Ebr. say so. ratify it. 37 As the Lord hath been with my Lord the King, so be he with Salomonn, and exalt his throne above the throne of my lord King David. 38 So Zadonk the Priest, and Nathán the Prophet, and Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, & the Cherethites and the Pelethites went down, & caused Solomon to ride upon King David's mule, and brought him to Gihonn. 39 And Zadok the Priest took an horn of p Where With they accustomed to anoint the Priests and the holy instruments Exod. 30. 23 oil out of the Tabernacle, and anointed Salomon: and they blue the trumpet, & all the people said, God save King Solomon. 40 And all the people came up after him, and the people piped with pipes and rejoiced with great joy, so that the earth ” Ebr. brake. rang with the sound of them. 41 ¶ And Adoniiáh and all the gests that were with him, herded it: [and they had made an end of eating] and when joáb herded the sound of the trumpet, he said, What means this noise and uproar in the city? 42 And as he yet spoke, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiat hanr the Priest came: and Adoniiáh said, Come in: for thou art ” Ebr. a man of power. a worthy man, and bringest q He praised Jonathan thinking to have herded con 〈◊〉 news, 〈◊〉 God Wrought things contrary to his expectation and so did beaten down his pride. good tidings. 43 And Jonathan answered, and said to Adoniiáh, Verily our lord King David hath made Salomonn King. 44 And the King hath sent with him Zadonk the Priest, & Nathamn the Prophet, & Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the King's mule. 45 And Zadók the Priest, and Nathán the Prophet have anointed him King in Gihonn: and they are go up from thence with joy, and the city is moved: this is the noise that you have herded. 46 And Salomon also sitteth on the throne of the kingdom. 47 And more over the King's servants came r To salute him and to pray and praise God for him. to bless our lord King David, saying, God make the name of Salomon more famous than thy name, and exalt his throne above thy throne: therefore the King worshipped upon the s He gave God thanks for the good success. bed. 48 And thus said the King also, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who hath made one to sit on my throne this day, even in my sight. 49 Then all the gests that were with Adoniiah were afraid, and rose up, & went everyman his way. 50 ¶ And Adoniianh fearing the presence of Solomon, arose and went, and took hold on the horns of the t Which David his father had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. altar. 51 And one told Solomon, saying, Behold, Adoniiáh doth fear King Salomonn: for lo, he hath caught hold on the horns of the altar, saying, Let King Solomon swear unto me this day, that he will not slay his servant with the sword. 52 Then Solomon said, If he will show himself a worthy man, there shall not an here of him fall to the earth, but if wickedness be found in him, he shall dye. 53 Then King Salomonn sent, and they brought him from the altar, and he came and did obeisance unto King Salomon. And Salomonn said unto him, Go to thy house. CHAP. II 1 David exhorteth Solomon, and giveth charge as concerning Ioáb, Barzillái, and Shimei 10 The death of David 17 Adoniiah asketh Abishang to wife. 25 He is slain 35. Zadok was placed in Abiathars room. 1 THen the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2 I go the a I am ready to die, as all men must. way of all the earth: be strong therefore, and she we thy self a man. 3 And take heed to the b He showeth howhard a thing it is to 〈◊〉, and that none can do it 〈◊〉, except he obey God 〈◊〉. 29. 9 charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and keep his statutes, and his commandments, & his judgements, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that thou mayest * “ Or, do Wisely. prospero in all that thou dost, and in every jos h. 1. 7. thing whereunto thou turnest thee, 4 That the Lord may confirm his word which he spoke unto me, saying, If thy sons take heed to their way, that they walk before me in c And Without hypocrisy. truth, with all their hearts, & with all their souls, * ” Ebr. a man shall not be cut of to thee from of the throne. thou shalt not [said 2. Sam. 7. 12. he] want one of thy (posterity) upon the throne of Israel. 5 Thou knowest also what Ioáb the son of 〈◊〉 did to me, and what he did to the 2. Sam. 3. 27. two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto * 2. Sam. 20. 10. Abner the son of Ne'er, and unto * Amasan the son of jethér: whom he slew, and d He 〈◊〉 his blood in time of peace, as if there had been War. shed blood of battle in peace, and e He put the bloody sword into his 〈◊〉. put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his 〈◊〉, and in his shoes that were on his feet. 6 Do therefore according to thy wisdom, & let thou not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace. 7 But show kindness unto the sons of * 2. Sam. 19 31. Barzillái the Gileadite, and let them be among them that eat at thy table: f That is, they dealt mercifully With me. for sothei came to me when I fled from Absalóm thy brother. 8 ¶ And behold, with thee * (is) Shimei the 2. Sam. 16. 5. son of Gerá, the son of 〈◊〉, of Bahurim, which cursed me with an horrible curse in the day when I went to Mahanáim: but he came down to meet me at Jordan, and I swore to him by the Lord, saying, * I will not 2. Sam. 19 23. slay thee with the sword. 9 But thou shalt not count him innocent: for thou art a wiseman, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him: therefore thou shalt 'cause his hoar head to go down to the with blood. g Let him be pu nis head With death 10 So * David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David. Act. 2. 39 and 13. 16. 11 And the days which David * reigned upon 2. Sam. 5. 4. Israel, (were) forty year: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. 12 ¶ * Then sat Solomon upon the throne of 2. Chro. 29. 23. David his father, and his kingdom was established mightily. 13 And Adoniiáh the son of Haggith came to Bath-shébathe mother of Salomonn: and she said, h For she feared jest he Would Work treason against the King. Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Yea. 14 He said moreover, I have a sure unto thee. And she said, Say on. 15 Then he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel set i In sign of their favour and consent. their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned away, and is my brother's: for it came to him by the Lord 16 Now therefore I ask thee one request, ” Ebr. 'cause not my face to 〈◊〉 away. refuse me not. And she said unto him, Say on. 17 And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Salomonn the King, [for he will not say thee nay] that he give me Abishang the Shunammite to wife. 18 And Bath-sheba said, Well, I will speak for thee unto the King. 19 ¶ Bath-shéba therefore went unto King Salomonn, to speak unto him for Adoniiáh: and the King rose to meet her, and k In token of re tierence, and that others by his example might have 〈◊〉 in greater honour. bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne: and he caused a seat to be set for the King's mother, and she sat at his right hand. 20 Then she said, I desire a small request of thee, say me not nay. Then the King said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay. 21 She said then, Let Abishág the Shunámite be given to Adoniiáh thy brother to wife. 22 But King Salomonn answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishág the Shunamite for Adoniiáh? ask for him the l Meaning, that if he should have granted 〈◊〉, which was so dear to his father, he would afterward have aspired to the kingdom. kingdom also: for he is mine elder brother, and hath for him both Abiathar the Priest, and Ioáb the son of Zeruiāh. 23 Then King Salomonn swore by the Lord saying, God do so to me and more also, if Adoniiáh hath not spoken this word against his own life. 24 Now therefore as the Lordliveth, who hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father who also hath made me an house, as he * promised, Adoniiáh shall surely 2. Sam. 7. 12. die this day. 25 And King Salomon sent by the hand of Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, and he “ Or, fell upon him. smote him that he died. 26 ¶ Then the King said unto Abiathanr the Priest, Go to Anathoth unto thy own “ Or, 〈◊〉. fields: for thou art ” Ebr. a man of death. worthy of death: but I will not this day kill thee, because thou m when he fled before Absalon 2. Sam. 15. 24. barest the Ark of the Lord God before David my father, and because thou hast suffered in all, where in my father hath been afflicted. 27 So Salomon cast out Abiathár from being Priest unto the Lord, that he might * fulfil 1. Sam 2. 31. the words of the Lord, which he spoke against the house of Eli in Shilonh. 28 ¶ Then tidings came to Ioáb: [for joáb had n He took 〈◊〉 part when he would have usurped the king doom. turned after Adoniiáh, but he turned not after Absalomm] and Ioáb fled unto the Tabernacle of the Lord, and caught hold on the horns of the altar. Chap. 1. 7. 29 And it was told King Salomonn, that joáb was fled unto the Tabernacle of the Lord, & behold, (he is) by the o Thinking to be saved by the holiness of the place. altar. Then Salomonn sent Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, saying, Go, fall upon him. 30 And Benaianh came to the Tabernacle of the Lord, and said unto him, Thus says the King Come out. And he said, Nay, but I will die here. Then Benaiáh brought the King word again, saying, Thus said Ioáb, and thus he answered me. 31 And the King said unto him, Do as he hath said, and p For it was lawful to take the wilful murderer from the altar. smite him, & bury him, that thou mayest take away the blood, which Ioáb shed causeless, from me and from the house of my father. Exod. 21. 14. 32 And the Lord shall bring his blood upon his own head: for he smote two men more righteous and better than he, and slew than with the sword, and my father David knew not (to wit,) * Abner the son of Ne'er, captain of the host of Israel, and * Amasá the son 2. Sam, 3. 27. 2. Sam. 20. 10, of jethér captain of the host of Iudáh. 33 Their blood shall therefore return upon the q joáb shallbe 〈◊〉 stely punished for the blood that he hath cruelly shed. head of Ioáb, and on the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne shall there be peace for ever from the Lord 34 So Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá went up, and smote him, and slew him, and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness. 35 And the King put Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá in his room over the host: and the King set Zadok the r And so 〈◊〉 the office of the high Priest from the house of Eli, & restored 〈◊〉 to the house of Phinehas. Priest in the room of Abiathár. 36 ¶ afterward the King sent, and called Shimei, and said unto him, Build thee an house in Jerusalem, and 〈◊〉 there, and depart not thence any whether. 37 For that day that thou goest out, and passest over the river of Kidron, know assuredly, that thou shalt die the death: thy blood shall be upon thy own head. 38 And Shimei said unto the King, The thing is good: as my Lord the King hath said, so will thy servant do. So Shimei dwelled in Jerusalem many days. 39 And after three years two of the s Thus God appointeth the ways and means to bring his just judgements upon the wicked. servants of Shimei fled away unto Achish son of Maachah King of Gath: and they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants (be) in Gath. 40 And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish, to seek his servants: and t His covetous mind moved him rather to venture his life, then to loose his worldly profit, which he had by his 〈◊〉. Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath. 41 And it was told Solomon, that Shimei had go from jerusalemm to Gath, and was come again. 42 And the King sent and called Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the Lord, and protested unto thee, saying That day that thou goest out, and walkest any whether, know assuredly that thou shalt die the death? And thou said est unto me The thing is good, (that) I have herded. 43 Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the Lord, & the commandment where with I charged thee? 44 The King said also to Shimei, u For though thou wouldest 〈◊〉, yet thy own conscience would accuse thee, for reviling and doing wrong to my father. Thou knowest all the wickedness where unto thy 2. Sam. 16. 〈◊〉. heart is privy, that thou diddest to David my father: the Lord therefore shall bring thy wickedness upon thy own head. 45 And let King Salomon be blessed, and the throne of David established before the Lord forever. 46 So the King commanded Benaiáh the son of jehoiada: who went out and smote him that he died. And the kingdom was x Because all his enemies were destroyed. established in the hand of Salomon. CHAP. III 1 Salomon taketh Pharachs daughter to wife. 5 The Lord appeareth to him & giveth him wisdom. 17 The pleating of the two harlots, & Salomons sentence therein. 1 Salomon * them made affinity with Pharaóh 〈◊〉. Chron. 1. 1. King of Egypt, and took Pharaohs daughter; and brought her into the a Which was Bethlehem. city of David until he had made an end of building his own house and the house, of the Lord, and the brickwall of jerusalem round about. 2 Only the people sacrificed in b Where altars were appointed before the Temple was built to offer unto the Lord the high places, because there was no house built unto the Name of the Lord, until those days. 3 And Solomon loved the Lord, walking, in the ordinances of David his c For his father had commanded him to obey the Lord and Walk in his Ways. father: only he sacrificed and offered incense in the high places. 4 And the King went to d For there the Tabernacle was. 2. Chro. 1. 3. Gibeonn to sacrifice there, for that was the chief high place a thou sand burned offerings did Solomon offer upon Chap. 2. 3 that altar. 5 In Gibeonn the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said Ask what I shall give thee. 6 And Solomon said. Thou hast showed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, “ Or, as he walked. when he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee: and thou hast e Thou hast performed thy promise. kept for him this great mercy; and hast given him a son, to sit on his throne, as (appeareth) this day. 7 And now, o Lord, my God, thou hast made thy servant King instead of David, my father and I am but a young child, and know not how to f That is, to be have myself in executing this charge of ruling go out and in. 8 And thy servant (is) in the mids of thy people, which thou hast choose, even a great people which can not be told nor numbered for multitude. 9 * Give therefore unto thy servant an “ Or, obedient. under 2. Chro. 1. 10. standing heart, to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy g Which are so 〈◊〉 in number. mighty people? 10 And this pleased the Lord well, that Salomonn had desired this thing? 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life, neither haste asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thy h That is, that thy enemies should dye. enemies, but hast asked for thyself understanding to hear judgement, 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall arise the like unto thee. 13 And I have also * given thee that, which Matt. 6, 33. Wisdo. 7, 11. thou hast not asked, both riches & honour so that among the Kings there “ Or, hath 〈◊〉 vene. shallbe none like unto thee all thy days. 14 And if thou will't walk in my ways, to keep mine ordinances and my commandments, Chap. 15, 5. * as thy father David did walk, I will prolong thy days. 15 And when Solomon awoke, behold, it was i He knew that God had appeared unto him in a dream. a dream, and he came to jerusalem, & stood before the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burned offerings and made peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants. 16 ¶ Then came two “ Or, 〈◊〉. harlots unto the King and k By this example it appeareth that God kept promise with Solomon in granting him wisdom. stood before him. 17 And the one woman said, O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house, & I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18 And the third day after that I was delivered this woman was delivered also: and we were in the house together: no stranger (was) with us in the house, save we twain. 19 And this woman's son died in the night: for she overlay him. 20 And she rose at midnight, and l She stolen the quick child away, because she might both avoid the shame and punishment. took my son from my side, while thy handmaid slept, and laid him in her bosom, and laid her dead son in my bosom. 21 And when I rose in the morning to give my son suck, behold, he was dead: and when I had well considered him in the morning, be hold, it was not my son, whom I had born. 22 Then the other woman said, Nay, but my son liveth and thy son is dead: again she said, Not, butthy son is dead, and mine a live: thus they spoke before the King. 23 Then said the King, She saith, this that liveth is my son, & the dead is thy son: and the other says, Nay, but the dead is thy son, and the living is my son. 24 Then the King said, m Except God give judges understanding, the impudency of the trespasser shall over throw the just cause of the innocent. Bring me a sword: & they 〈◊〉 out a sword before the King. 25 And the King said, Divide you the living child in twain, and give the one half to the one and the other half to the other. 26 Then spoke the woman, whose the living child was, unto the King, for her 〈◊〉 was kindled toward her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and n Her motherly affection herein appeareth that she had rather en dure the 〈◊〉 of the law, thence her child 〈◊〉 slain. slay him not: but the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thy, but divide it. 27 Then the King answered, and said, Give her the living child, and slay him not: this is his mother. 28 And all Israel herded the judgement, which the King had judged, & they feared the King for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice. CHAP. four 2 The princes and rulers under Salomon. 22 The purveyance for his victuals. 26 The number of his horses 32 〈◊〉 books and writings. 1 ANd King Salomon was King over all Israel. 2 And these were a That is, his chief officers. his princes, b He was the son of 〈◊〉 and zadoks Azariáh the son of Zadonk the Priest, 3 Elihonreph and Ahráh the sons of Shishá scribes, Jehoshaphát the son of Ahilúd, the recorder, 4 And Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá (was) over the host, and Sadonk and c Not Abiathár, whom Solomon had put from his office, Chap. 2, 27, but another of that name. Abiathár Priests, 5 And Azariáh the son of Nathamn (was) over the officers, and Zabúd the son of Nathán Priest (was) the King's friend, 6 And Ahishár was over the household: and * Chap. 5, 14. Adonirám the son of Abdá (was) over the tribute. 7 ¶ And Salomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the King and his household: each man had a month in the year to provide victuals. 8 And these are their names: the son of Her in mount Ephráim: 9 The son of Dekár in Makáz, and in Shaal bim and Bethshémesh, and Elonn (and) " Or, Elon in Bethavan. Bethhanán 10 The son of Hésed in Arubonth, to whom pertained Sochoh, and all the land of Hépher: 11 The son of Abinadáb in all the region of Dor, which had Tapháth the daughter of Savil lomón to wife. 12 Baaná the son of Ahilúd in Taanách, and Megiddô, and in all Beth-sheán, which is by Zartánah beneath Izreel, from Beth-sheán “ Or, to the plain, to Abel-meholáh, even till beyond over against jokmeám: 13 The son of Gember in Ramonth Gilead, and his were the towns of d which towns bore lairs name, because he took them of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Nob. 32. 41. jair, the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead, and under him was the region of Argomb which is in Bashán: threescore great cities with walls & bars of brass. 14 ¶ Ahinadáb the son of Iddó (had) to Mahanáim: 15 Ahimanaz in Nephtali, and he took Basmáth the daughter of Salomon to wife: 16 Baanáh the son of Hushái in Asher and in Alóth: 17 jehoshaphát the son of Parúah in e Solomon observed not the division that joshua mad, but divided it as might best serve for his purpose. Issachár. 18 Shimei the son of Eláh in Benjamin: 19 Gebér the son of Vri in the countrei of Gilead, the land of Sihonn King of the Amori tes, and of Og King of Bashán, and was officer alone in the land. 20 Iudáh and israel (were) many, as the sand of the sea in number, f They lived in all peace and security. eating, drinking, and ma king merry. 21 * And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms Eccles. 47. 15. from the g which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. River (unto) the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt, and they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life. 22 And Salomon's victuals for one day were thirty ” Ebr. Corim. measures of fine flower, and threescore measures of meal: 23 Ten fat oxen, and twenty oxen of the pastures, and an hundredth sheep, beside hearts, and bucks, and bugles, and fat foul. 24 For he ruled in all (the region) on the other side of the River, from Tiphsáh even unto “ Or, Gaza. Azzáh, over all the h For they were all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to him. Kings on the other side the River: and he had peace round about him on every side. 25 And Iudáh and Israel dwelled with out fear, every man under his vine, and under his fig tre, from i Throughout all Israel. Dan, even to Beershéba, all the days of Solomon. 26 ¶ And Salomonn had * forty thousand stalls 2. Chro. 9 25. of horses for his charets, and twelve thou sand horsemen. 27 And these officers provided victual for King Salomonn, and for all that came to King Salo mons table, every man his month, (and) they suffered to lack nothing. 28 Barley also and straw for the horses & mules brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge. 29 ¶ * And God gave Solomon wisdom and Eccles. 47. 16, understanding exceeding much, and a k Meaning, great understanding and able to comprehend all things. large heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore. 30 And Salomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the l To wit the philosophers & astro nomers, which were judged most wise. East and all the wisdom of Egypt. 31 For he was wiser than any man: (yea,) then were Ethán the Ezrahite, than Hemán, than Chalcoml, than Dardá the sons of Mahonl: and he was famous throughout all nations round about. 32 And Salomonn spoke three thousand m which for the most part are thought to have perished in the captivity of Babylon proverbs: and his songs were a thousand & five. 33 And he speak of trees, from the cedar tre that is in Lebanón, even unto the n From the highest to the lowest. hyssop that springeth out of the brickwall: he spoke also of beasts, and of fowls, & of creeping things and of fish. 34 And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Salomonn, from all Kings of the earth, which had herded of his wisdom. CHAP. V. 1 Hitám sendeth to Solomon, and Solomon to him purposing to build the house of God. 6 He prepareth stuff for the building. 13 The number of the workmen. 1 ANd Hirám King of “ Or, 〈◊〉 Tyrus sent his servants unto Salomonn, [for he had herded that they had anointed him King in the room of his father] because Hiram had ever loved David. 2 * Also Salomonn sent to Hirám, saying, 2. Chro. 20. 2. 3 Thou know est that David my father cold not build an house unto the Name of the Lord his God, for the wars which were about him on every side, until the Lord had put “ Or, his enemies. them under the soles of his feet. 4 But now the Lord my God hath given me a He declareth that he was bound to set forth God's glory, for asmuch as the Lord had sent him rest & peace. 2. Sam. 7. 13. rest on every side, (so that) there is neither adversary, nor evil to resist. 5 And behold, I purpose to build an house unto the Name of the Lord my God, * as the 1. Chro. 22, 10. Lord spoke unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne for thee, he shall build an house unto my Name. 6 Now therefore command, that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanonn, & my servants shallbe with thy servants, and unto thee will I give the b This was his equity, that he would not receive a benefit without some recompense. hire for thy servants, according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou know est that there are none among us, that can he we timber like unto the Sidonians. 7 ¶ And when c In 〈◊〉 is pray figurate the vocation of the 〈◊〉, who should help to build the Spiritual temple. Hirám herded the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the Lord this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this mighty people. 8 And Hirám sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things, for the which thou sentest unto me, and will accomplish all thy desire, concerning the cedar trees and fir trees. 9 My servants shall bring them down from Lebanonn to the sea: and I will convey them by sea “ Or, 〈◊〉. in rafts unto the place that thou shalt show me, and will 'cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them now thou shalt do me a pleasure to minister food for d 〈◊〉 my servants are 〈◊〉 about thy business. my family. 10 So Hirám gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees, (even) his full desire. 11 And Salomon gave Hirám twenty thousand ” Ebr. Corim. measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of ” Or, pure. beaten oil. Thus much gave Solomon to Hirám year by year. 12 ¶ And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom as he * promised him. And there was peace Chap. 3. 12. between Hirám and Salomon, & they e As touching the furniture of wood, and 〈◊〉. two made a covenant. 13 ¶ And King Salomon raised a sum out of all Israel, and the sum was thirty thousand men: 14 Whom he sent to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by course they were a month in Lebanon, and two months at home. And Chap. 4. 6. * Adonirám (was) over the sum. 15 And Salomonn had seventy thousand that bore burdens, and four score thousand masons in the mountain, 16 Besides the “ Or, master of the 〈◊〉. princes, whom Salomon appointed over the work, (even) three thousand and three hundredth, which ruled the people that wrought in the work. 17 And the King commanded them, and they brought great stones and costly stones to make the foundation of the house, (even) hewed stones. 18 And Salomon's workmen, and the workmen of Hirám, and the f The hebrews word is 〈◊〉, which some say, were excellent 〈◊〉. masons hewed and prepared timber and stones for the building of the house. CHAP. VI 1 The building of the Temple and the form thereof. 12 The promise of the Lord to Salomon. 1 ANd * in the four hundredth and four 2. Chro. 3 〈◊〉. score year [after the children of Israel were come out of the land of egypt] and in the fourth year of the reign of Solomon over Israel, in the month a Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 te of April and part of May. Zif, [which is the second month] he built the b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by is meant the temple & the 〈◊〉. house of the Lord 2 And the house which King Salomon built for the Lord, was three score cubits long, and twenty broad, and thirty cubits high. 3 And the c Or the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the people prayed, which was before the place where the 〈◊〉 burnt-offerings 〈◊〉. porch before the Temple of the house (was) twenty cubits long according to the breadth of the house, and ten cubits broad before the house. 4 And in the house he made windows, “ O,: oh open and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. broad (without,) and narrow (within.) 5 And by the wall of the house he made “ 〈◊〉, losts. galleries round about, even by the walls of the house round about the Temple and d 〈◊〉 God spoke between the 〈◊〉, called also the most holy place. the oracle, and made chambers round about. 6 The neither most gallery (was) five cubits broad, and the middlemost six cubits broad, & the third seven cubits broad: for he made e Which were 〈◊〉 stones coming out of the brickwall, as stays for the beams to rest upon. rests round about without the house, that (the beams) should not be fastened in the walls of the house. 7 And when the house was built, it was built of stone perfect, (before) it was brought, so that there was neither hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron herded in the house, while it was in building. 8 The door of the middle “ Or, gallery. chambre was in the right side of the house, and men went up with winding steires into the middlemost, and out of the myddlemoste into the third. 9 So he built the f In Exodus it is called the Tabernacle: and the temple is there called the 〈◊〉, and the oracle the most holy place. house and finished it, and cieled the house being vaulted with ceiling of cedar trees. 10 And he built the galleries upon all the (brickwall) of the house of five cubits height, & they were joined to the house with beams of cedar. 11 And the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying, THE TEMPLE VNCOVERED. The cause why we uncovered and set open the Temple, without setting forth the brickwall that is before it, is, that the order of those things that are within, might be seen more lively. A B. The length of the Temple of threescore cubits. A C. The breadth of twenty cubits within, and not measuring the thickness of the walls. This also was the length of the porch without the Temple. C D The height of thirty cubits. E F The chambers of the Priests, which compassed about the Temple on three sides. South, West and North and were of three heights. G H. The breadth of the porch, ten cubits. I The windows of the Temple. KING The first chamber was five cubits broad. L. The second six. M The third seven. N O P. The refts or stays of the wall which bareup the posts that did separate chamber from chamber. Q. The holy place. R. The holiest of all, where the Ark of the covenant was Y S. The gate to enter into the most holy place. T. The five Candle sticks on every side of the Temple. V The ten tables on both sides for the show bread. X The incense altar. 12 Concerning this house which thou buildest, if thou will't walk in mine ordinances, and execute my judgements, and keep all my commandments, to walk in them, then will I perform unto thee my promise, 2. Sam. 7. 13. * which I promised to David thy father. 13 And I will g According as hepromised 〈◊〉 Moses, Exo. 25. 22. devil among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel. 14 So Salomon built the house & finished it, 15 And built the walls of the house within, with boards of cedre tre from the pavement of the house unto h Meaning unto the roof, which was also cieled. the walls of the ceiling, and within he covered them with wood and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir. 16 And he built twenty cubits in the sides of the house with boards of cedar, from the floor to the walls, and he prepared a (place) within it for the oracle, (even) the most holy place. 17 But the i For when he spoke of the house in the first 〈◊〉, he meant both the oracle and the Temple. house, that is, the temple before it was forty cubits (long.) 18 And the cedar of the house within was carved with “ Or, wild 〈◊〉 knops, and graven with flowers: all (was) cedar, (so that) no stone 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 20 And the place of the oracle within (was) twenty cubits long, and twenty cubits broad, and twenty cubits high, and he covered it with pure gold, and covered the altar with cedar. 21 So Salomon covered the house within with pure gold: and he ” Ebr. he drew through 〈◊〉 of gold before. shut the place of the oracle with chains of gold, and covered it with gold. 22 And he overlaid the house with gold, l Meaning thealtar of incense, Exod. 30. 8. until all the house was made perfit, also he covered the whole altar, that was before the oracle, with gold. 23 And within the oracle he made two Cherubims of “ Or, pine tree. olive tre, ten cubits high. 24 The wing also of the one Cherúb (was) five cubits, and the 〈◊〉 of the other Cherúb (was) five cubits. from the uttermost part of (one) of his wings unto the uttermost part of the (other) of his wings, (were) ten cubits 25 Also the other Cherúb was of ten cubits: both the Cherubims were of one measure and one size. 26 (For) the height of the one Cherúb (was) ten cubits, & so (was) the other Cherúb. 27 And he put the Cherubims within the inner house, * & the Cherubims stretched Exod. 25. 20. out their wings, so that the wing of the one touched the one brickwall, and the wing of the other Cherúb touched the other brickwall: & 〈◊〉 (other) wings touched one another 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the house. THE TEMPLE COVERED. This figure 〈◊〉 the great court separated into three parts, whose separation was made of three orders of hewn stone and one of cedre boards. In the first court toward the V Vest was the Temple A. The second court B. was for the Priests, called the inner court. In this stood the altar of burned offering. D. which was twenty cubits long and asmuch broad, and ten of length. 2. Chr. 4 1. There was also ten 〈◊〉: five on the one side, and five on the other E. and on the south side stood the Sea F. 2. Chro. 4. 2. C. the court of the people, which 2. Chro. 4. 9 is called the great porch, & Act. 3. 11. the porch of Salomon. This court is often in the new Testament taken for the Temple, Matt. 21. 23. Act. 3 2. In this court Christ preached, and chased thence then that boght and sold. G A scaffold of brass, whereon Salomon prayed that the people might see him, and the better understand him: it was five cubits long, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 broad, and three of height 2. Chro. 6. 13. H. the gate on the Eastside, called the gate of Sur, or Seir 2. Kin. 11. 6 and the gate of the foundation. 2. Chr 23. 5, It is also called beautiful Act. 3. 2. because the Prince entered only thereat into the court, and not the people. Ezek. 44. 3 〈◊〉 the people entered in by the south gate and 〈◊〉 gate. 28 And he m For the other which Moses mad of beaten gold, were taken a way with the other jewels by their enemies, whom god permitted divers times to overcome them for their great sins. overlaid the Cherubims with gold. 29 And he carved all the walls of the house round about with graven figures of Cherubims and of palm trees, and graven flowers within and without. 30 And the floor of the house he covered with gold within and without. 31 An in the entering of the oracle he made (two) doors of olive tre: (and) the upper post (and) side posts (were) five square. 32 The two doors also (were) of olive tre, and he graved them with graving of Cherubims and palm trees, and graven flowers, and covered them with gold, and laid n So that the fashion of the 〈◊〉 work might 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. thy gold upon the Cherubims and upon the palm trees. 33 And so made he for the door of the Temple posts of olive tre four square. 34 But the two doors (were) of fir tre, the two sides of the one door (were) “ Or, solding. round, & the two sides of the other door (were) round. 35 And he graved Cherubims, & palm trees and carved flowers and covered the carved work with gold, finely wrought. 36 ¶ And he built the o Where the 〈◊〉 were, and was thus called in respect of the great 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is called Act 〈◊〉. the 〈◊〉 of Solomon, where the people used to pray. court within with three rows of hewed stone, & one row of beams of cedar. 37 In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the Lord laid in the month of Zif: 38 And in the eleventh year in the month of p 〈◊〉 containeth part of October and part of November. Bul, [which is the eight month] he finished the house with all the furniture thereof, and in every point: so was he seven year in building it. CHAP. VII. 1 The building of the houses of Salomon. 15 The excellent workmanship of Hirám in the pieces which he made for the Temple. 1 But Salomon was building his own house* thirteen years, and a After he had 〈◊〉 the Temple. finished all Chap. 9 10. his house. THE FIRST FIGURE OF THE KING'S HOUSE IN THE WOOD OF LEBANON. This figure is made without wall or porch, that the order of the pillars within might be seen. A. B. The length of an hundredth cubits. B. C. The breadth of fifty. A. D. The height of thirty. E. F. G. H. The four rows of pillars. I The posts which stayed on the pillars. THE second FIGURE OF THE SAME HOUSE. This second figure showeth the manner of the house without, and the porch thereof, which was fifty cubits long. A. B. and thirty broad. C. D. 2 He built also an house b For the beauty of the place and great abundance of cedar trees that went to the building thereof, it was compared to mount Lebanon in Syria: this house heused in summer for pleasure and recreation. (called) the forest of Lebanón, an hundredth cubits long, and fifty cubits broad, & thirty cubits high, upon four rows of cedar pillars, and cedar beams (were laid) upon the pillars. 3 And it was covered above with cedar upon the beams, that lay on the forty & five pillars, fifteen in a row. 4 And the windows (were) in three rows, & window (was) c 〈◊〉 were as many, & like proportion on the one side as on the other, and at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 even therein arrow one above another. against window in three ranks. 5 And all the doors, & the side posts (with) the windows were four square, and window was over against window in three ranks. 6 And he made a porch of pillars fifty cubits long, and thirty cubits broad, and the porch was before d Before the pillles of the house. them, (even) before them (were) thirty pillars. 7 ¶ Then he made a porch e For his house, which was a 〈◊〉. for the throne, where he judged, (even) a porch of judgement, and it was cieled with cedar from pavement to pavement. 8 And in his house, where he dwelled, (was) an other hall more in ward then the porch which was of the same work. Also Solomon made an house for Pharaohs daughter [* whom he had taken to wife] like unto Chap. 〈◊〉. 1. this porch. 9 All these were “ Or, precious. of costly stones, hewed by measure, (and) sawed with saws within and without, from the foundation unto f Which were rests and stays for the beams to lie upon. thee (stones) of an “ Or, span. hand breadth, and on the outside to the great court. 10 And the foundation (was) of costly stones, (and) great stones, (even) of stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits. 11 g From the fundacion up ward. About also (were) costly stones, squared by rule, and (boards) of cedar. 12 ¶ And the great court round about (was) with three rows of hewed stones, & a row of cedar beams: h As the lords house was built, so 〈◊〉 this: only the great court of Salomons house was uncovered. so (was it) to the inner court of the house of the Lord, and to the porch of the house. 13 ¶ Then King Salomonn sent, and fet (one) Hirám out of “ Or, zor. Tyrus. 14 He was a widows son of the tribe of Naphtali, his father being a man of Tyrus, (and) wrought in brass: i 〈◊〉 when God will have his glory 〈◊〉 for thee, he raiseth up men & giveth them excellent gifts 〈◊〉 the accomplisment of the same Exod. 31. 2. he was full of wisdom, and understanding, and knowledge to work all manner of work in brass who came to King Salomonn, and wrought all his work. 15 〈◊〉 For he cast two pillars of brass: the height of a pillar was eighteen cubits, & a thread of twelve cubits did compass ” Ebr. the 〈◊〉 either of the pillars. 16 And he made two, “ Or, 〈◊〉. chapters of molten brass to set on the tops of the pillars: the height of one of the chapters (was) five cubits, and the height of the other chapter (was) five cubits. THE FORM OF THE PILLAR. A B. The height of a pillar 〈◊〉 cubits: the compass of a pillar was twelve cubits. D E. The height of the chapter or round ball upon the pillar of five cubits height. G. In the mids were two rows of pomegranates: the rest is the network and 〈◊〉 delices or roses 17 He made grates like network, and “ Or, cords 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. writhe work like chains for the chapters that were on the top of the pillars, (even) seven for the one chapter, and seven for the other chapter. 18 So he made the pillars and two rows of pomegranates round about in the one grate to cover the chapters that were upon the top. And thus did he for the other chapter. 19 And the chapters that were on the top of the pillars (were) after k As was seen commonly wrought in costly 〈◊〉. lily work in the porch, four cubits. 20 And the chapters upon the two pillars (had) also above, “ Or, 〈◊〉 about the mids. over against the belly ” Or, beyond. within the network (pomegranates:) for two hundredth pomegranates were in thee (two) ranks about upon ” Ebr. the second. either of the chapters. 21 And he set up the pillars in the l Which was in the 〈◊〉 court 〈◊〉 the Temple and the ora cie porch of the Temple. And when he had set up the right pillar, he called the name thereof m That is, he will stablish, to wit, his promise to ward this house. jachin: and when he had set up the left pillar, he called the name thereof n That is, in 〈◊〉: meaning, the power thereof shall 〈◊〉. Bonaz. 22 And upon the top of the pillars (was) work of lilies so was the workmanship of the pillars finished. 23 ¶ And he made a molten o So called for the hugeness of the vessel. sea ten cubits wide from brim to brim, round in compass, and five cubits high, and a line of thirty cubits did compass it about. THE SEA OR GREAT CAULDRON. A B. Ten 〈◊〉 from one side to the other. C D. The height of five cubits. F. The two 〈◊〉, which compassed the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and were 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 heads 〈◊〉 wherein were pipes to avoid the water. 24 And under the brim of it (were) knops like wild cucumbers compassing it round about, ten in one cubit, compassing the sea * round about: and the two rows of knops were cast, when 〈◊〉. Chro. 4. 3. it was melted. 25 It stood on twelve bulls, three looking toward the North, and three toward the West, and three toward the South, and three toward the East: & the sea (stood) above upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward. 26 It was “ Or, a span. an hand breadth thick, and the brim thereof was like the work of the brim of a cup with flowers of lilies: it contained two thousand p Bath & Ephah 〈◊〉 to be both one measure. Baths. 27 ¶ And he made tene bases of brass, 〈◊〉. 45, 11. every Bath contained about ten pottles. one base (was) four cubits long, and four cubits broad, and three cubits high. 28 ¶ And the work of the bases was on this manner, They had borders, and the borders (were) between the ledges: 29 And on the borders that were between the ledges, were lions, bulls and Cherubims: & upon the ledges there was a base above: and beneath the lions, and bulls were additions made of thin work. 30 And every base had four brazen wheels, & plates of brass: & the four corners had ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. undersetters: under the cauldron were undersetters melted at the side of every addition. 31 And q The mouth 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 base 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 entered into the chapter, or pillar that bore up the 〈◊〉. the mouth of it (was) within the chapiter and above (to measure) by the cubit: for the mouth thereof (was) round made like a base, and it was a cubit and half a cubit: and also upon the mouth thereof (were) graven works, whose borders (were) four square, (and) not round. 32 And under the borders (were) four wheels, & the axeltrees of the wheels (joined) to the base: and the height of a wheel (was) a cubit and half a cubit. 33 And the fashion of the wheels was like the fashion of a chariot wheel, their axeltrees, and their naves and their “ 〈◊〉, rings. felloes, & their spokes (were) all molten. 34 And four undersetters (were) upon the four corners of one base: (and) the undersetters thereof were of the base (it self.) 35 And in the top of the base was a round r Which was called the pillar, chapter, or sinale base, Wherein the cauldron stood. compass of half a cubit high round about and upon the top of the base the ledges thereof and the borders thereof (were) of the same. 36 And upon the tables of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof he did grave Cherubims, lions and palm-trees, on the side of every one, & additions round about. 37 Thus made he the ten bases, (They) had all one casting, one measure, (and) one size. 38 ¶ Then made he s To keep Waters for the use of the sacrifices. tene cauldrons of brass, one cauldron contained forty Baths: and every cauldron (was) four cubits, one cauldron (was) upon one base throughout the ten bases. 39 And he set the bases, five on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house. And he set the sea on the right side of the t To Wit, of the Temple or Sanctuary. house Eastward toward the South. 40 ¶ And Hirám made cauldrons, & besoms & basins, and Hirám finished all the work that he made to King Salomon for the house of the Lord: 41 To wit, two pillars and (two) bowels of the chapters that were on the top of the two pillars, and two grates to cover the two bowls of the chapters which were upon the top of the pillars, 42 And four hundredth pomegranates for the two grates, even two rows of pomegranates for every grate to cover the two bowls of the chapters, that were upon the pillars, 43 And the ten bases, and ten cauldrons upon the bases, THE FORM OF THE cauldrons. A B C. The b see Whereupon stood the cauldrons which were three cubits long C B Four cubits broad. B E. Three cubits high. F. The imposement and figures of lions, bulls, Cherubims. G The border of woe kmanship folding to and fro. H. The four when les, which had a cubit and an half of height. I The four stays or upholds, which Were upon the base whereupon the cauldron stood. K. The round bottom of a cubit & halflong, which did uphold the cauldron in the mids, L. The cauldron. 44 And the sea, & twelve 〈◊〉 under that sea. 45 And pots, and besoms and basins & all these vessels, which u By this Name also Hiram the King of Tyrus was call led. Hirám made to King Salomonn for the house of the Lord, were of shining brass. 46 In the plain of Jordan did the King cast them in “ Or, thick 〈◊〉. clay between Succôh and Zarthán. 47 And Solomon left (to weigh) all the vessels because of the exceeding abundance, neither cold the weight of the brass be counted. 48 So Salomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord, the x This Was done according, to the form that the Lord prescribed unto Moses in Exodus. golden altar, & the golden table, whereon the showbread was, 49 And the candlesticks, five at the right side, and five at the left, before the oracle of pure hold, and the flowers, and the lamps, and the snoffers of gold, 50 And the bowls, y Some take this for some instrument of music. and the hooks, & the basins, and the spoons, and the 〈◊〉 of pure gold, and the hinges of gold for the doors of the house within, (even) for the most holy place, (and) for the doors of the house, (to wit,) of the Temple. 51 So was finished all the work that King Salomon made for the house of the Lord, and 2. Chro. 5. 〈◊〉. Salomonn brought in the things which * David his father had dedicated: the silver, & the gold & the vessels, (&) laid them among the treasures of the house of the Lord CHAP. VIII. 4 The Ark is born into the Temple. 10 A cloud filleth the Temple. 15 The King 〈◊〉 the people. 2. Chro. 5. 2. 1 THen * King Salomonn assembled the Elders of Israel, even all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel unto ” Ebr. Solomon. him in Jerusalem, for to a For David brought it from Obededom and placed it in the 〈◊〉 Which he had made for it, 2 Sam. 6. 17. bring up the Ark of the covenant of the Lord from the city of David, which is Zionn. 2 And all the men of Israel assembled unto King Salomon at the feast in the month of b Containing part of S e ember and part of October, in the Which month they held th' 〈◊〉 feasts, Nom, 29. 〈◊〉. Ethanim, which is the seventh month. 3 And all the Elders of Israel came and the Priest s took the Ark? 4 They bore the Ark of the Lord, and they bore the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tabernacle: those did the Priests and Levites bring up. 5 And King Salomonn and all the Congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, (were) with him before the Ark, 〈◊〉 sheep & beeves, which cold not be told, nor numbered for multitude. 6 So the c That is, the Kohathites, Non. 4. 5. Priests brought the Ark of the covenant of the Lord unto his place, into the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the Cherubims. 7 For the Cherubims stretched out their wings over the place of the Ark, and the Cherubims covered the Ark, and the bars thereof above. 8 And they d They drawn them only 〈◊〉 so far as they might be seen: for they might not pull them altogether out, Exo. 25. 15. drew out the bars, that the ends of the barresmight appear out of the Sanctuary before the oracle, but they were not seen without and there they are unto this day. 9 Nothing (was) in the Ark e For it is like thatthe enemies When they had the Ark in their hands, took away the rod of Aaron and the pot With Man. saw the two tables of stone which Moses had put there at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. 10 And when the Priests were come out of the Sanctuary, the * cloud filled the house Exod. 40. 34. of the Lord 11 So that the Priests cold not stand to minister, because of the cloud for the glory of the lord had filled the house of the lord 2 Chro. 6. 1. 12 Then spoke Salomon, The Lord * said, that he would dwell in the dark cloud. 13 I have built thee an house to dwell in, an habitation for thee to abide in for f He spoke according to the teno of God's promise, Which Was conditionally, that they should serve him a right. ever. 14 ¶ And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel: for all the Congregation of Israel: stood (there.) 15 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his hand fulfilled it, saying. 16 Since the day that I brought my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose nocitie of all the tribes of Israel, to build an house that my Name might he there: but I have choose * 2. Sam. 7. 〈◊〉. David to be over my people Israel. 17 And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house to the Name of the Lord God of Israel. 18 And the Lord said unto David my father, Where as it was in thy heart to build an house unto my Name, thou diddest well, that thou wast so minded. 19 Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house: but thy son, that shall come out of thy loins he shall build the house unto my Name. 20 And the lord hath made" good his word " Ebr. confirmed. that he spoke: and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised, and have built the house for the Name of the Lord God of Israel. 21 And I have prepared therein a place for the Ark, wherein is the g The two tables Wherein the articles of the covenant were Written. covenant of the Lord which he made with our fathers, when he brought them out of the land of Egypt. 22 ¶ Then Salomon stood before * the altar of the Lord in the sight of all the Congregation of Israel, and stretched out his hand toward heaven, 2. 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉. 23 And said, * O Lord God of Israel there is no god like thee in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, thou that keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with h 〈◊〉 and Without all hypocrisy. all their heart. 24 Thou that hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou hast promised him for thou spakest with thy mouth and hast fulfilled it with 〈◊〉 hand as appeareth this day. 25 Therefore now, Lord Codof Israel, keep with thyseruamt David my father that thou 〈◊〉. 1. 4. hast promised him, saying, * Thou shalt not want a man in my fight to sit upon the throne of Israel: so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me, as thou hast walked in my sight. 26 And now, o God of Israel, I pray thee, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David my father. 27 i He is ravished With the admiration of Gods mer eyes 〈◊〉 being incomp 〈◊〉 le and Lo d 〈◊〉 all Will become familiar with men. Is it true in deed that god will dwell on the earth? behold, the heavens, & the heavens of heavens are not able to contain thee: how much more (unable) is this house that I have built? 28 〈◊〉 have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, o Lord my G O D, to hear the cry and prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee this day, 29 That thy eyes may be open toward this house, night and day (even) toward the Deut. 12 11. place whereof thou hast said, * My Name shall be there: that thou mayest harken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth in this place. 30 He are thou therefore the supplication of thy servant, & of thy people Israel which pray in this place, and hear thou “ Or from. in the place of thy habitation (even) in heaven, and when thou hearest, have mercy. 31 ¶ When a man shall trespass against his neighbour, and k To 〈◊〉 theindge, or 〈◊〉. he lay upon him an ot lie to 'cause him to swear, and ” Ebr. the oath. the swearer shall come before thy altar in this house, 32 Then hear thou in heaven, and l That is, make it known. do & judge thy servants. that thou condemn the wicked to bring his way upon his head, and justify the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness. 33 ¶ When thy people Israel shallbe overthrown before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee and turn again to thee, and m Acknowledge thy just judgement and praise thee. confess thy Name, and pray and make supplication unto thee in this house. 34 Then hear thou in heaven, and be merciful unto the sin of thy people Israel, and bring them again unto the land, which thou gavest unto their fathers. 35 ¶ When heaven shallbe n So that there be a drought to destroy the fruits of the land. shut up, and there shallbe no rain because they have sinned against thee and shall pray in this place, & confess thy Name, and turn from their sin ne, when thou dost afflict them, 36 Then hear thou in heaven, and pardonne the sin of thy servants and of thy people Israel [when thou hast taught them the good way wherein they may walk] and give rain upon the land that thou hast given to thy people to inherit. 37 ¶ When there shallbe famine in the land, when there shallbe pestilence, when there shallbe blasting mildewe, grasshopper (or) caterpillar, when their enemy shall besiege them in the ” Ebr in the land of their gates. cities of their land (or) any plague (or) any sickness, 38 (Then) what prayers (and) supplication so ever shallbe made of any man (or) of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know the plague in his own o 〈◊〉 sucheare most meet to receive 〈◊〉 mercies. heart, and stretch for the his hands in this house. 39 Hear thou then in heaven, in thy dwelling place, and be merciful, and do, and give every man according to all his ways as thou knowest his heart [for thou only knowest the hearts of all the children of men] 40 That they may fear thee as long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. 41 Moreover as touching the p He 〈◊〉 such as should be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 to serve the true God. stranger that is not of thy people Israel, who shall come onut of a far country for thy Names sake. 42 [When they shall hear of thy great Name, and of thy mighty hand, and of thy stretched out arm] and shall come & pray in this house, 43 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place and do according to all that the stranger calleth for unto thee, that all the people of the earth may know thy Name, & fear thee, as do thy people Israel: and that they may know, that thy q That this is the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whereby 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be worshipped. Name is called upon in this house which I have built. 44 ¶ When the people shall go out to battle against their enemy by they way that thou shalt sand them, and shall pray unto the Lord * (toward) the way of the city which thou hast choose, and (toward) the house that I have built for thy Name, 45 Hear thou then in heaven their prayer & supplication, and “ Or, maintain their right. judge their cause. 46 If they sin against thee [* for 〈◊〉 is no 2. Chro. 6. 36. man that sinneth not] and thou be angry 〈◊〉. 7. 21. with them, and deliver them unto the enemies, 1. 〈◊〉. 1. 7. so that they carry them away prisoners unto the land of the enemies: either far or near. 47 Yet “ Or, if they repent. if they turn again unto their heart in the land [to the which they be carried away captives] and return and pray unto thee r Though the temple was the chief place of prayer, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not them that being let with 〈◊〉 caal upon him in other places. in the land of them that carried them away captives, saying, We have sinned, we have transgressed, and done wickedly. 48 If they turn 〈◊〉 unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul in the land of their enemies, which led them away captives, and pray unto thee (toward) s As David did, Dan. 6. 10. the way of their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers (and toward) the city which thou hast choose, and the house, which I have built for thy Name. 49 Then hear thou their 〈◊〉 and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, 〈◊〉 Or, avenge their wrong. and * judge their cause, 50 And be merciful unto thy people that have sinned against thee, and unto all their iniquities [wherein they have transgress said against thee] and 'cause that they, which led them away captives, may t He understood 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God of enemies would make friends them 〈◊〉 did convert unto him. have pity & compassion on them. 51 For they be thy people, and thy inheritance, which thou broghtest out of Egypt from the mids of the iron furnace. 52 Let thy eyes be open unto the prayer of thy servant, & unto the prayer of thy people Israel, to harken unto them, in all that they call for unto thee. 53 For thou diddest separate them to thee from among all people of the earth for an inhe Exod. 19 〈◊〉. ritance, as thou saidst by the hand of Mosés thy servant, when thou broghtest our fathers * out of Egypt, o Lord God. 54 And when Solomon had made an end of praying all this u Solomon is asigure of 〈◊〉, who continually is the Mediator between God & his Christ. prayer and supplication unto the Lord, he arose from before the altar of the Lord, from kneeling on his knees and stretching of his hands to heaven. 55 And stood and blessed all the Congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, 56 Blessed be the Lord that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath 〈◊〉 failed one word of all his good promise which he promise missed, by the hand of Moses his servant, 57 The lord our God be with us, as he was with our fathers, that he forsake us not. neither leave us. 58 That he may x Me 〈◊〉 that man of him 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 un to God, and that all obedience to his law proceedeth 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. bow our hearts unto him, that we may walk in all his ways, and his commandments, & his statutes, and his laws, which he commanded our fathers. 59 And these my words, which I have prayed before the Lord, be near unto the Lord our God 〈◊〉 and night, that he defend the cause of his servant & the cause of his people Israel ” Ebr. the thing of a day in his day. always as the matter requireth. 60 That all the people of the earth may know, that the lord is God & none other 61 Let your heart therefore be perfect with the Lord our God to walk in his statutes & to keep his commandments, as this day 62 ¶ Then the King and all Israel with him offered sacrifice before the Lord, 63 * And Salomón offered a sacrifice of peace 2. 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. offerings which he offered unto the Lord (to wit) two and twenty thousand beeves, & an hundredth and twenty thousand sheep so the King and all the children of Israel dedicated the y Before the oracle, where the 〈◊〉 was. house of the Lord 64 The same day did the King hallow the middle of the court, that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burned of frings, and the meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings because the * brazen 2. Chro. 7. 7. altar that was before the Lord, was to little to receive the burned offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat of the peace of frings. 65 And Salomon made at that time a feast and all Israel with him, a very great Congregation, even from the entering in of z That is, from North to South 〈◊〉 all the country. Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the Lord our God, a Seven days for the feast. seven days and seven days (even) fourteen days. 66 And the eight day he sent the people away: and they ” Ebr. blessed, thanked the King? and unto their tents joyous and with glad heart, because of all the goodness that the Lord had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people. CHAP. IX. 2 The Lord appeareth the second time to Solomon. 11 Salomón giveth cities to Hirám. 20 The Canaanites beco me tributaries. 〈◊〉 He sendeth fort he an any for gold 1 WHen * Solomon had finished the building 2. Chro. 7. 11. of the house of the Lord, and and the King's palace, and all that Solomon desired and minded to do. 2 Then the Lord appeared unto Salomonn the second time, as he * appeared unto him at Gibeonn. Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 3 And the Lord said unto him, I have herded thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house [which thou hast built] to * put my Chap. 8. 29. Name there for ever, and mine eyes, and Deut. 12. 11. mine heart shall be there perpetually. 4 And a If thou walk in myfeare, and with draw thyself from the common 〈◊〉 of men which follow their 〈◊〉. if thou will't walk before me [as David thy father walked in pureness of heart and in righteousness] to do according to all that I have commanded thee (and) keep my statutes, and my judgements, 5 Then will I establish the throne of thy king doom upon Israel for ever as I promised to David thy father, saying, * Thou shalt not 2. Sam. 7. 12. want a man upon the throne of Israel. 1. Chro. 〈◊〉. 10, 6 (But) if you and your children turn away from me, and will b God 〈◊〉 that disobedience against him is the cause of his displeasure, and so of all misery. not keep my commandments (and) my statutes [which I have set before you] but go & serve other gods and worship them, 7 Then will I cut of Israel from the land, which I have given them: and the house which I have hallowed * for my Name, will 〈◊〉. 7. 14. I cast out of my sight, and Israel shallbe a c The world shall 〈◊〉 of you a mocking 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 contempt & 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉 ralbenes. tes. proverb, and a common talk among all people. 8 Even this high house shallbe (so) every one that passeth by it, shallbe a stonied, and shall hiss, and they shall say, * Why hath the Lord done thus unto this land and to this Deut. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. house? 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 8. 9 And they shall answer, Because they forsook the Lord their God, which brought their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them, therefore hath the Lord brought upon them all this evil. 2. Chro. 〈◊〉. 1. 10 * And at the end of twenty years, when Salomon had builded the two houses, the house of the Lord, and the King's palace, 11 [(For the which) Hirám the King of “ Or, zor. Tyrus had brought to Solomon timber of cedar and fir trees, and gold, and whatsoever he desired] then King Salomón gave to Hirám twenty cities in the land of Galil, 12 And * Hirám came out from Tyrusto seethe 〈◊〉 Or 〈◊〉. cities which Salomon had given him, and they pleased him not. 13 Therefore he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of “ Or, dirty, 〈◊〉 barren. Cabúl unto this day. 14 And Hiram had sent the King d For his tribute toward the building. six score e The common talon was about 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 weight. talents of gold. 15 ¶ And this is the cause of the tribute why King Solomon raised tribute (to wit) to build the house of the Lord, & his own house and f milo mass as the town house or place of assembly which was open above. Milló, and the brickwall of 〈◊〉, and Hazonr, and Megiddom, and Gezér. 16 Pharaóh King of Egypt had come up, and taken Gezer, and burned it with fire, and slew the Canaanites, that dwelled in the city, & gave it for a present unto his daughter Salomons wife. 17 [Therefore Salomonn built Gezér and Bethhorón the neither, 18 And Baaláth and Tamór in the wilderness of the land. 19 And all the cities g City for his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 of store, that Salomon had, even cities for charets, and cities for horsemen, and (all) that Salomon desired & would build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon and in all the land of his dominion] 20 All the people that were h These were as bondmen and paid, what was required either labour or money. left of the Amorites, 〈◊〉, Perizzittes, Hiuites, and 〈◊〉, which were not of the children of Israel. 21 (To wit) their children that were left after them in the land whom the children of Israel were not able to destroy, those did Salomon make tributaires unto this day. 22 But of the children of Israel did Salomón Levi. 25. 〈◊〉. * make no bondmen: but they were men of war and his servants, and his princes and his captains, and rulers of his charets and his horsemen. 23 These were the princes of the officers, that were over Salomóns work (even ( i The oversers of Salomons 〈◊〉 were divided 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. parts. the first contained. 3300. the second 300. and the 3,250, which were 〈◊〉: so here are contained the two last parts, which make 〈◊〉 five hundredth and fifty, and they ruled the people that wrought in the work. 24 ¶ And Pharaohs daughter came up from the city of David unto the house which (Salomon) had built forher: then did he build Millô. 25 And thrice a year did Salomon offer burned offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the Lord and he burned incense upon (the altar) that was before the Lord, when he had finished the house. 26 ¶ Also King Salomon made a navy of ship pes in Ezeon-geber, which is beside Eloth and the brink of the read Sea in the land of Edóm. 27 And Hirám sent with the navy his 〈◊〉 vamts, that were mariners, & had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon. 28 And they came to Ophir and fet from thence k In the 2. Chro. 8. 18. is made mention 〈◊〉 mother which seem to have been employed for their charges. four hundredth and twenty talents of gold and brought it to King Solomon. CHAP. X. 1 The queen of Saban cometh to hear the wisdom of Solomon 18 His royal throne. 23 His power and magnificence. 1 ANd the * queen of: Shebá hearing the 2. Chro. 9 1. fame of Solomon [concerning the Na mat. 〈◊〉. 42. me of the Lord] came to prove him with 〈◊〉. 11. 〈◊〉. a josephus says that she was que ne of 〈◊〉. and that Sheba was the name of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, which is anyland of 〈◊〉 hard questions. 2 And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, and camels that bore sweet odours, and gold exceeding much, and precious stone: and she came to Salomon, and communed with him of all that was in her heart. 3 And Salómon declared unto her all her questions: nothing was hide from the King, which he expounded not unto her. 4 Then the queen of Shebá saw all Salomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built. 5 And the b That is the whole ordre, and trade of 〈◊〉 house. meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the order of his ministers, and their apparel, and his drinking vessels, and his burned offerings, that he offered in the house of the Lord, & ” Ebr. there was no morespirit in her. she was greatly astonished. 6 And she said unto the King, It was a true word that I herded in mine own land of thy sayings, and of thy wisdom. 7 How beit I believed not this report, till I came, and had seen it with mine eyes: but lo, the one half was not told me (for) thou hast more wisdom and prosperity, than I have herded by report. 8 Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand ever before thee, & hear thy c 〈◊〉 much more happy are they, 〈◊〉 hear, the wisdom of God revealed in his word. wisdom. 9 Blessed by the Lord thy God, which d It is a chief sign of God's favour, when godly and 〈◊〉 rulers sit in the throne of justice. loved thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel, because the Lord loved Israel for ever and make thee King, to do e This is the cause why Kings are appointed. equity and righteousness. 10 And she gave the King six score talents of gold, and of sweet odours exceeding much and precious stones. There came no more such, abundance of sweet odours, as the queen of Shebá gave to King Salomón. 11 The navy also of Hirám [that carried gold from Ophir] brought likewise great plenty 2. Chro. 9 10. of * Almuggim trees from Ophir and precious stones. 12 And the King made of the Almuggim trees pillars for the house of the Lord, and for the king's place, & made haps & psalteries for singers. There came no more such Almuggim trees, nor were any more seen unto this day. 13 And King Salomon gave unto the queen of Sheba what soever she would ask, besides that, which Solomon gave her ” Ebr. by the hand of the King. of his king lie liberality: so she returned & went to her own country (both) she, and her servants. 14 Also the weight of gold, that came to Salomon in one year, was six hundredth three Evod. 25 〈◊〉. score and six * talents of gold, 15 Beside that (he had) of merchant men and of the merchandises of them that sold spices, and of all the Kings of Arabia, and of the princes of the f To 〈◊〉, of arabia which for they 〈◊〉 abundance of all 〈◊〉 was called, happy. country. 16 And King Solomon made two hundredth targets of beaten gold, six hundred (shekels) of gold went to a target: 17 And three hundredth shields of beaten gold three pound of gold went to one shield and the King put them in the * house of the wood of Lebanôn. Chap. 7. 2. 18 ¶ Then the King made a great throne of yverie, and covered it with the best gold 19 And the throne had six steps, and the top of the throne (was) round behind, & there were g As the chair bows, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to lean upon. stays on either side on the place of the throne, and two lions standing by the stays. 20 And there stood twelve lions on the six steps on either side: there was not the like (made) in any kingdom. The Royal Throne of 〈◊〉. 21 And all King Salomons drinking vessels (were) of gold, & all the vessels of the house of the wood of Lebanonn (were) of pure gold none (were) of silver (for) it was nothing esteemed in the days of Salomon. 22 For the King had on the sea the navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hirám: once in three year came the navy of h By 〈◊〉 is meant Cilicia, which was abundant in variety of precious things Tharshish, and brought gold & silver, yverie, & apes and peacocks. 23 So King Solomon exceeded all the Kings of the earth both in riches & in wisdom 24 And all the world sought to see Salomon to hear is wisdom, which God had put in his heart, 25 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, and armour, and sweet odours, horses and mules, from year to year. 26 Then Salomon gathered together * charets 2. Chro. 1, 14. & horsemen: and he had a thousand & four hundredth charets, & twelve thousand horsemen, whom he placed in the charets cities and with the Kings at jerusalem. 27 And the King ” Or, be made silver as plenteous as stones. gave silver in jerusalem as stones, and gave cedars as the wild figtrees that grow abundantly in the plain 28 Also Salomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and fine linen: “ Or, for the company of the King's merchants did receive as a number at a price the King's merchants received the linen for a price. 29 There came up and went out of Egypt (some) chariot (worth) sixhundreth (shekels) of silver: that is, one horse, an hundredth & fifty: and thus they brought (horses) to all the Kings of the Hittites and to the King of Arám by their ” Ebr. hands. means. CHAP. XI. 1 Salomon hath a thousand wives and concubines, which bring him to idolatry. 14 His God raiseth up adversaries against him 43 He dieth. Deut. 17. 17. eccles. 47. 2. 1 But King Salomon loved * many a Which were idolatries. outlandish women: both the daughter of Pharaóh (and) the women of Moáb, Ammon, Edóm, Zidón and Heth. 2 Of the nations, whereof the Lord had said Exod 34. 16, unto the children of Israel, * Go not you in to them, nor let them come in to you (for) surely they will turn your hearts after their gods, to them, (I say) did Salomôn join in love. 3 And he had seven hundredth wives (that were) a Or, queens. princess's and three hundredth b To whom 〈◊〉 no dowry. concubines, & hiswives turned away his heart 4 For when Salomon was old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, so that his heart was not c He served not God with a pure heart. perfect with the Lord his God, as (was) the heart of David his father judg. 3. 13. 5 For Salomon followed * Ashtarôth the god of the Zidonians, and d Who was also called Molech. Milcóm the vers. 7. read, 2, King, 23. 10. abomination of the Ammonites. 6 So Solomon wrought wickedness in the sight of the Lórd, but continued not to follow the Lord, as (did) David his father. 7 Then did Salomon build an hieplace for Chemôsh the e Thus the Scripture 〈◊〉, whatsoever man doth reverence and 〈◊〉 as God abomination of Moah, in the mountain that is over against Jerusalem, and unto Molech the abomination of the children of Ammon. 8 And so did he for all his out landish wives which burned incense and offered unto their gods. 9 Therefore the Lord was angry with Salomon, because he had turned his heart from Chap. 3. 5. &. 9 3. the Lord God of Israel, * which had appeared Chap, 6, 12. unto him twice, 10 And had given him a * charge concerning this thing, that he should not follow other gods: but hekept not that, which the lord had commanded him. 11 Wherefore the Lord said unto Salomon, Forasmuch as f That thou hast forsaken me and worshipped idols Chap. 12, 15. this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant, and my statutes [which I commanded thee] * I will surely rend the kingdom thee, and will give it to thy servant. 12 Notwithstanding in thy days I will not do it, because of David thy father, but I will rend it out of the hand of thy son: 13 Howbeit I will not rend all the Kingdom (but) will give one g Because the tribes of judah and Benjamin had their possessions mixed, they are he retaken as one tribe. tribe to thy son, because of David my servant, and because of Jerusalem, which I have choose. 14 ¶ Then the Lord stirred up an adversary unto Salomon (even) Hadád the Edomite, of the King's h Of the King of Edom's stock. seed, which was in Edom. 15 * For when David was in Edóm: and Ioáb 2. Sam. 8. 34. the captain of the host had smitten all the males in Edóm, and was go up to Of the Edountes. bury they slain, 16 [For six months did Ioáb remain there, and all Israel, till he had destroyed all the males in Edóm] 17 Then this Hadád k Thus God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this idolater 〈◊〉 be a scourge to 〈◊〉 his people's sins. fled and certain other Edomites of his father's servants with him to go into Egypt, Hadád being yet a little child, 18 And theyarose out of Midián: and came to Parán, and took men with them out of Parán, & came to Egypt unto Pharaoh King of Egypt, which have him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. 19 So Hadád l God brought him to honour that is power might be more able to compass his enterpri says against Salomons house. found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, and he gave him to wife the si star of his own wife (even) the sister of Tah penés the queen. 20 And the sister of Tahpenés bore him Genu báth his son, whom Tahpenés vained in Pharaohs house: and Genubáth was in Pharaohs house among the sons of Pharaoh. 21 And when Hadád herded in Egypt, that David slept with his fathers, and that Ioáb the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaóh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country. 22 But Pharaóh said unto him, what hast thou lacked with me, that thou wouldest thus go to thy own country? And he answer 2. Sam. 8. 〈◊〉. read, Nothing, but in any wise let me go. 23 ¶ * And God stirred him up (another) adversaire, Rezón the son of Eliadáh, which m When David had disconfired Hadadézer and his army. fled from his Lord Hadadézer King of Zobáh. 24 And he gathered men unto him, and had been captain over the company, when David slew them. And they went to Damascus and dwelled there, n To wit the men whom 〈◊〉 had gathered unto him. and they made him King in Damascus: 25 Therefore was he an adversaire to Israel all the days of Salomon: besides the evil that Hadád (did) he also abhorred Israel, & reigned over aram. 2. Chro. 13. 〈◊〉, 26 ¶ * And jeroboám the son of Nebat an Ephrathite of Zeréda Salomons servant [whose mother was called Zeruáh a widow] lift up his hand against the King. 27 And this was the cause that he lift up (his) hand against the King, (When) Salomôn built Millon, he repaired the broken places of the city of David his father. 28 And this man jeroboám was a man of strength and courage, and Solomon seeing that the young man was meet for the work he made him o He was overseer of Salomons works for the tribe of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. overseer of all the labour of the house of Joseph. 29 And at that time, when jeroboám went out of lerusalém, the Prophet Ahiiáh the Shilonite found him in the way, having a new garment on him, and they two were alone in the field. 30 Then Ahiiáh cough the new garment that was on him, and p By these visible signs the Prophets would more deeply 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 into their hearts, to whom 〈◊〉 e scent. 〈◊〉 it in twelve pieces, 31 And said to jeroboám, Take unto thee ten pieces: for thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hands of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee. 32 But he shall have one tribe for my servant 〈◊〉 sake, and for Jerusalem the city, which I have choose out of all the tribes of Israel. 33 Because they have forsaken me, and have worshipped Ashtaróth the god of the Zidonians, and Chemosh the god of the Moabites, and Milcom the god of the Ammonites, and have not walked in my ways [to “ Or, to do that, that pleaseth me. do right in mine eyes, and my statutes and my laws] as (did) David his father. 34 But I will not take the whole kingdom 〈◊〉 of his hand: for I will make him prince all his life long for David my servants sake whom I have choose (and) who keep my 〈◊〉 and my statutes. 35 * But I will take the kingdom out of his Chap. 12. 19 sons hand, and will give it unto thee (even) the ten tribes. 36 And unto his son will I give one tribe that David my servant may have a He hath respect 〈◊〉 the Mes siah, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 bright 〈◊〉 that shall le shine through all the world. light alway before me in Jerusalem the city, which I have choose me, to put my Name there. 37 And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign ” 〈◊〉 in all that thy soul. even as thy heart desireth, and shalt be King over Israel. 38 And if thou hearken unto all that I command thee, and will't walk in my ways, and do right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did, then will I be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built unto David, and will give Israel unto thee. 39 And I will for f For this 〈◊〉 that Solomon hath 〈◊〉 this afflictthe seed of David f For 〈◊〉 whole spiritual kingdom was restored in Messiah. but not for ever. 40 ¶ Salomon sought therefore to kill jeroboám, and jeroboám arose, and fled into Egypt unto Shishak King of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Salomon. 41 And the rest of the words of Salomon, & all that he did, & his wisdom, are they not written in the t 〈◊〉 book, as is thought, was lost in their captivity book of the acts of Salomonn? 42 The thime that Salomôn reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty year. 43 And Salomon slept with his fathers and was buried in the city of David his father and Rehoboám his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XII. 1 Rehoboan succeedeth Salomon. 8 He refuseth the connsel of the 〈◊〉 20 jeroboám reigneth over Israel. 21 God commands Rohoboam not to fight. 28 jeroboamm maketh golden calves. 1 ANd * Rehoboám went to Shechem: for 2 〈◊〉. 10. 〈◊〉. all Israel were come to Shechem, to make him King. 2 And when jeroboám the son of Nebát herded of it [who was yetin Egypt] * whether jeroboam had fled from King Solomon and “ Or, 〈◊〉 from Egypt. dwelled in Egypt. 3 Then they sent and called him: and jeroboam and all the Congregation of Israel came, and spoke unto Rehoboam, saying. 4 Thy father made our * yoke grievous servitude Chap. 4. 7. of thy father, and his sore yoke which he put upon us, a 〈◊〉 us not withso great 〈◊〉ges which wear not able 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. lighter, and we will serve thee. 5 And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me And the people departed. 6 And King Rehoboám took counsel with the old men that “ Or, had 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 counsellors. had stand before Solomon his father, while he yet lived, and said, What counsel give you that I may make an answer to this people? 7 And they spoke unto him, saying, If thou be a b They 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉, here was no way 〈◊〉 inn the people's hearts but to grant them their just 〈◊〉. servant unto this people this day, & serve them, and answer them, and speak kind words to them, they will be thy servants for ever. 8 But he forsook the counsel that the old men had given him, and asked counsel of the young men, that had been brought up with him, and waited on him. 9 And he said unto them, c There is nothing 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉, that are in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their affections. and 〈◊〉 counsel. What counsel gi' give you, that we may answer this people, which have spoken to me, saying, 〈◊〉 the yoke, which thy father did put upon us, lighter? 10 Then the young men that were brought up with him, spoke unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou say unto this people, that have spoken unto thee, and said, Thy father ha' the made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us (even) thus shalt thou say unto them, My * lest part shallbe d I am much more able to keep you in subjection then my father was. Or, little 〈◊〉. bigger then my father's loins. 11 Now where as my father did burden you with a grievous yoke I will yet make your yoke heavier: my father hath chastised you with rods, but I will correct you with scourges. 12 ¶ Then jeroboam and all the people came to Rehoboám the third day, as the King had e The people declare their 〈◊〉 in this, that they would attempt 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fore the King had given then just occasion. appointed saying, Come to me again the third day. 13 And the King answered the people sharply, and left the old men's counsel that they gave him. 14 And spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke grievous, and I will make your yoke more grievous: my father hath chastised you with rods, but I will correct you with scourges. 15 And the King hearkened not unto the people for “ 〈◊〉 the Lord was the 〈◊〉. it was the ordinance of the Lord, that he might perform his saying, which the Lord had spoken by * Ahiiáh the Shilonite unto jeroboám the son of Chap. 11, 11. Nebát. 16 So when all Israel saw that the King regarded them not, the people answered the King thus, saying, What portion have we in f Though 〈◊〉 can see were good, yet it is most hard for the people to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 words declare. David? we have none inheritance in the son of Ishái. To your tents, o Israel: now see to thy own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents. 17 Howbeit over the children of Israel, which dwelled in the cities of Iudáh, did Rehoboám reign still. 18 ¶ Now the King Rehoboám sent Adorám the receiver of the tribute, and all Israel stoned him to death: them King Rehoboám ” 〈◊〉. strengthened himself. made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. 19 And Israel rebelled against the house g By the just judgement of GOD for Salomons sins. of David unto this day. 20 ¶ And when all Israel had herded that jeroboám was come again, they sent and called him unto the assembly, and made him King over all Israel none followed the house of David, but the tribe of Iudáh * only. Chap. 11. 13. 21 And when Rehoboám was come to Jerusalem, he h For 〈◊〉 yet he perceived not 〈◊〉 the Lord had so appointed it. gathered all the house of Iudáh with the tribe of Benjamin an hundredth & four score thousand of choose men [which were good warriors] to fight against the house of Israel and to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboám the son of Salomon. 22 * But the word of God came unto Shemaiáh 2. 〈◊〉. 11. 〈◊〉. the i That is, 〈◊〉 Prophet. man of God, saying, 23 Speak unto Rehoboám the son of Salomonn King of Iudáh, and unto all the house of Iudáh and Benjamin, & the remnant of the people, saying, 24 Thus saith the k Who of his just judgement will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he the 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 his mercy spare the innocent people. Lord, You shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: 〈◊〉 every man to his house: for this thing is done by me. They obeyed therefore the word of the Lord and returned, and departed, according to the word of the Lord 25 ¶ Then jeroboám built Shechen in mount Ephráim, and dwelled therein, and went from thence, and built Penuél. 26 And jeroboám thought in his heart, Now shall the kingdom return to the house of David. 27 If this people go up & do sacrifice in the house of the Lord l He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 people should have by this means been enticed to rebel against him. at Jerusalem, them shall the heart of this people turn again unto their Lord, (even) to Rehoboâm King of Iudáh: so shall they kill me and go again to Rehoboám King of Iudáh. 28 Whereupon the King took counsel, and made two calves of gold, & said unto them, m So 〈◊〉 a the 〈◊〉 per su〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 when they will make a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to their 〈◊〉. It is to much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold, o Israel, thy Gods, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. 29 And he set the one in Bethel, & the other set he in Dan. 30 And this thing turned to sin: for the people went [because of the one] even to Dan 31 Also he made an n That is, a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 altars were 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉. house of high places, and made Priests of the lowest of the people, which were not of the sons of 〈◊〉. 32 And jeroboám made a feast the o Because hewold 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hind the people 〈◊〉 devotion to his idolatry, he made a new holy day, besides those that the Lord had 〈◊〉 in the Law. 〈◊〉 day of the eight month, like unto the feast that is in Iudáh, and offered on the altar. So did he in Bethel and offered unto the calves that he had made: and he placed in Bethel the Priests of the high places, which he had made. 33 And he offered upon the altar, which he had made in Bethel, the fifteenth day of the eight month [(even) in the month which he had forged of his own heart] and made a solemn feast unto the children of Israel: & he went up to the altar, to burn incense. CHAP. XIII. 1 jeroboám is reprehended of the Prophet. 4 His hand drieth up. 15 The Prophet is seduced. 24 And is killed of alien. 33 The obstinacy of jeroboám. 1 ANd behold, there came a That is, a Prophet. a man of God out of judáh [by the commandment of the Lord] unto b Not that that was called 〈◊〉 in Benjamin, but another of that name. Bethel, and jeroboám stood by the altar to offer incense. 2 And he cried against the altar by the commandment of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord, Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, * Iosiáh by name, and upon thee shall he sacrifice 2. King. 23. 17. the Priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and they shall burn men's bones upon thee. 3 And he gave a sign the same time, saying, This is the c By this sign you shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Lord hath sent me. sign, that the LORD hath spoken, Behold, the altar shall rend, & the 〈◊〉 that are upon it, shall “ 〈◊〉, be powered cut. fall out. 4 And when the King had herded the saying of the man of God, which he had cried against the altar in Bethel, jeroboám stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, d The wicked rage against the 〈◊〉 of God, when they declare them Gods iud gements. Lay hold on him: but his hand which he put for the against him, dried up, and he cold not pull it in again to him. 5 The altar also clave a sunder, & the ashes fell out from the altar, according to the sign, which the man of God had given by the ” Ebr. mouth. 〈◊〉 of the Lord 6 Then the King answered, and said unto the man of GOD, e Though the wicked humble themselves for a time, when they feel Gods judgements, yet after they 〈◊〉 turn to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 malice and declare that they 〈◊〉 but vile hypocrites. I beseech thee, pray unto the Lord thy God, and make intercession for me, that mine hand may be restored unto me. And the man of God besought the Lord, and the King's hand was restored, & become as it was afore. 7 Then the King said unto the man of God, " Or, take 〈◊〉 nance. Come home with me, that thou mayst dine, and I will give thee a reward. 8 But the man of God said unto the King, If thou wouldest give me half thy house, I would not go in with thee, neither would I eat bread nor drink water in this place. 9 For so “ Or, be charged 〈◊〉 wit, an Angel. was it charged me by the word of the Lord, saying, f Seeing he had the express Word of God, he aught not to have declined there from, neither for the persuasion of man nor Angel. Eat no bread nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest. 10 So he went another way and returned not by the way that he came to Bethel. 11 ¶ And an old Prophet dwelled in Bethel & his sons came, & told him all the works, that the man of God had done that day in Bethel, & the words which he had spoken unto the King, told they their father. 12 And their father said unto them, What way went he? and his sons ” Ebr, looked, showed him what way the man of God went, which came from Iudáh. 13 And he said unto his sons, Saddle me the ass, Who, saddled him the ass, and he road thereon, 14 And went after the man of GOD, and found him sitting under an oak: and he said unto him, Art thou the man of GOD that camest from Iudáh? And he said, ” Ebr. I am, Yea. 15 Then he said unto him, g That he did of a simple mind, thin 〈◊〉 it his duty to declare friendship to a Prophet Come home with me, and eat bread. 16 But he answered, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place. 17 For it was charged me by the word of the Lord, (saying,) Thou shalt eat no bread, nor drink water there, nor turn again to go by the way that thou wentest. 18 And he said unto him, I am a Prophet also as thou art, and an h His fault is here double: first in that that he 〈◊〉 not the Prophet to obey gods express commandment: and next that he feigneth to have a revelation 〈◊〉 the contrary. Angel spoke unto me by the word of the Lord, saying, Bring him again with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water: (but) he lied unto him. 19 So he went again with him, and did eat bread in his house, and drank water. 20 And as they sat at the table, the word of the LORD came unto the Prophet, that brought him again. 21 And he cried unto the man of GOD that came from Iudáh, saying, Thus saith the Lord, i God Would reprove his folly by him, Who Was the occasion to bring him into error. Because thou haste disobeyed the mouth of the Lord, and hast not kept the commandment, which the Lord thy God commanded thee, 22 But camest back again, and haste eaten bread & drunk water in the place [whereof he did say unto thee, Thou shalt eat no bread nor drink any water] thy carcase shall not come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers. 23 ¶ And when he had eaten bread & drunk, he saddled him the ass, to wit, to the Prophet whom he had brought again. 24 And when he was go, k By this fearful example, God setteth forth, how dangerous a thing it is for men to behave themselves coldly, or deceitfully in their charge Whereunto God hath called them. a lion met him by the way, and slew him, and his body was cast in the way, and the ass stood thereby: the lion stood by the corpse also. 25 And behold, men that passed by, saw the carkeis cast in the way, & the lion standing by the corpse: and they came and told it in the town where the old Prophet dwelled. 26 And when the Prophet, that brought him back again from the way, herded thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who hath been disobedient unto the commandment of the Lord therefore the Lord hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath rend him and slain him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke unto him. 27 ¶ And he spoke to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled him. 28 And he went and found his body cast in the way, and the ass and the lion stood by the corpse: and the lion had l To declare that this was only the judgement of God: for if 〈◊〉 had done it for hunger, he would also have 〈◊〉 the body. not eaten the body, nor torn the ass. 29 And the Prophet took up the body of the man of God, and laid it upon the ass, and brought it again, and the old Prophet came to the city, to lament and bury him. 30 And he laid his body in his m Which he had prepared for himself. own grave, and they lamented over him, (saying,) Alas, my brother. 31 And when he had buried him, he spoke to his sons, saying, When I am dead, bury you me also in the sepulchre, wherein the man of God is buried: lay my bones beside his bones. 32 For that thing which he cried by the word of the Lord against the altar that is in Bethel, and against all the houses of the high places, which are in the cities of Sama ria, shall surely come to pass. 33 (Howbeit) after this, jeroboám n So the Wicked profit not by gods 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 go backward & become Worse & worse 2. Tim. 3. 〈◊〉. converted not from his wicked way, but turned again, and made of the lowest, Who would might ” Ebr. sil hic hand, consecrated himself, and be of the Priests of the high places. 34 And this thing turned to sin unto the house of jeroboám, even to root it out, & destroy it from the face of the earth. CHAP. XIIII. 1 jeroboam sendeth his wife disguised to Ahiiah the Prophet, who declareth unto him the destruction of his house. 22 judah is punished by Shishak. 1 AT that time Abiiāh the son of jeroboám fell sick. 2 And jeroboam said unto his wife, up, I pray thee, a His own conscience bore 〈◊〉 Witness, that the Prophet of GOD Would not satisfy his affections Which was a wicked man. and disguise thyself, that they know not that thou art the wife of jeroboám, and go to Shilóh: for there is Ahiiáh the Prophet, which told me * that I should be King over this people, 3 And take ” Ebr. in thy hand. with b According to the custom When they 〈◊〉 to ask counsel of Prophets, 1. Sam, 9 7. thee tene loaves and Chap. 11. 31. craknels, and a bottle of honey, and go to him: he shall tell thee what shall become of the young man. 4 And jeroboams wife did so, and a rose, and went to Shilóh, and came to the house of Ahiiáh: but Ahiiáh cold not see, for his ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 stood. sight was decayed for his age. 5 Then the Lord said unto Ahiiáh, Behold, the wife of 〈◊〉 cometh to ask a thing of thee for her son, for he is sick: thus and thus shalt thou say unto her (for) when she cometh in, she shall feign herself (to be) c Then the wife of 〈◊〉. another. 6 Therefore when Ahiiáh herded the sound of her feet as she came in at the door, he said, Come in, thou d For God often 〈◊〉 discloseth unto his the craft and 〈◊〉 of the Wicked. wife of jeroboám: why feinest thou thus thyself to be another? I am sent to thee (with) heavy tidings. 7 Go, tell jeroboam, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Forasmuch as I have exalted e 〈◊〉 waste but a servant. thee from among the people, & have made thee prince over my people Israel, 8 And have rend the king doom away from the house of David, and have given it thee, and thou hast not been as my servant David, which kept my commandments, and followed me with all his heart, and did only that which was right in mine eyes, 9 But hast done evil above all that were before thee [for thou hast go & made thee other gods, & f To Wit, two 〈◊〉. molten images, to provoke me, and hast cast me behind thy back.] 10 Therefore behold, I will bring evil upon the house of jeroboám, & will cut of from jeroboám him that * g Every male 〈◊〉 to the dogs. 1. Sam. 25 22. pisseth against the Chap. 21. 21. & 2. brickwall, aswell him that h aswell him that is in the strong hold, as him that is abroad. is shut up, as him that King 9 8. is left in Israel, and will sweep away the rennant of the house of jeroboám, as a man sweepeth away dung, till it be all go. 11 The dogs shall eat him of jeroboams (stock) that dieth in the city, & the fowls of the air shall eat him that dieth in the field: i They shall lack the honour of burial in token of God's maledictio. for the Lord hath said it. 12 UP therefore and get thee to thy house: for when thy feet entre into the city, the child shall dye. 13 And all Israel shall mourn for him, & bury him: for he only of jeroboám shall come to the grave, because in him there is found k In the mids of the Wicked God hath some, on Whom he doth bestow his mercies. some goodness to ward the Lord God of Israel in the house of jeroboám. 14 Moreover, the LORD shall stir him up a King over Israel, which shall destroy the house of jeroboám in that day: l The Lord will begin to destroy it out of hand what? yea, even now. 15 For the Lord shall smite israel, as when a reed is shaken in the water, and he shall weed Israel out of this good land, which he gave to their fathers, and shall scatter them beyond the m Meaning, 〈◊〉. River, because they have made them groves, provoking the Lord to anger. 16 And he shall give Israel up, because of the sins of jeroboám, who did sin, and n The people shall not be excused, 〈◊〉 they do evil at the 〈◊〉 of theyt 〈◊〉. made Israel to sin. 17 ¶ And jeroboams wife arose, & departed, and came to Tirzáh, and when she came to the threshold of the house, the young man died, 18 And they buried him, and all Israel lamented him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the hand of his servant Ahiiáh the Prophet. 19 And the rest of jeroboams acts, how he warred, and how he reigned, behold, they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 20 And the days which jeroboám reigned, were two and twenty year and he o The Lord 〈◊〉 him and he 〈◊〉 2, Chro. 13. 20. slept with his fathers, and Nadáb his son reigned in his stead. 21 ¶ Also Rehoboám the son of Salomon reigned in Iudáh. Rehoboám was one and forty year old, when he begun to reign, and reigned seventeen p And died 〈◊〉 fore 〈◊〉 about years. year in Jerusalem the city, which the Lord did choose out of all the tribes of Israel, to put his Name there: and his mother's name was Naamáh an Ammonite. 22 And judâh wrought wickedness in the sight of the Lord: and they provoked him more with their sins, which they had committed, than all that which their fathers had Or, besides a that their 〈◊〉 had done by the sins. done. 23 For they also made them high places, and images, and groves on every high hill, and under every grenetre. 24 There were also Sodomites q Where 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 reigneth, 〈◊〉 horrible vices 〈◊〉 committed till 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 judgement 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉. in the land, they did according to all the abominations of the nations, which the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel. 25 ¶ And in the fift year of King Rehoboám Shishák King of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, 26 And took the treasures of the house of the Lord, & the treasures of the King's house, and took away all also he carried away all the shields of gold * which Solomon had Chap. 10. 16. made. 27 And King Rehoboám made for them brazen shields, and committed them unto the hands of the chief of the guard, which waited at the door of the King's house. 28 And when the King went into the house of the Lord, the guard bore them, & brought them again into the guard chamber. 29 And the rest of the acts of Rehoboám, and all that he did, are they not written in r Which books were called the books of Shemaiah and Iddo the Propheces, the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 30 And there was war between Rehoboám and jeroboám s That is, all the days of 〈◊〉 boams life. continually. 31 And Rehoboám slept with his fathers, & 2. Chro. 12 15. was buried with his fathers in the city of David his mother's name (was) Naamáh an t Whose 〈◊〉 Rehoboan he son followed. Ammonite. And Abiiám his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XU. 1 Abiiám reigneth over Iudáh. 9 Also succeedeth in his room. 16 The battle between Asá and Baasha. 24 jehoshaphát succeedeth 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Nadab succeedeth jeroboam 28 Baash 〈◊〉 killeth Nadab. 2. Chro. 11. 〈◊〉 1 ANd in the eighteen year of King * jeroboám the son of Nebár, reigned Abiiám over Iudáh. 2 Threyere reigned he in Jerusalem, and his mother's name (was) Maacháh the daughter ofa Abishalomm. Some think 〈◊〉 this Was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he had done before him: and his heart was not perfect with the Lord his God as the heart of David his father. 4 But for David's sake did the Lord his God give him a ᵇ light in Jerusalem, and set up Meaning, a 〈◊〉 to reign 〈◊〉 judah. his son after him, and established Jerusalem, 5 Because David did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and turned from nothing that he commanded him, all the days of his life, * save only in the matter Sam. 11.4. & 12. 9 of uriáh the Hittite. 6 And there was war between Rehoboám and jeroboám as long as he lived. 7 The rest also of the acts of Abiiám, and all that he did, are they not written in the * book Chro. 13. 3. of the Chronicles of the Kings of judah? there was also war between Abiiamm, and jeroboám. 8 And Abiiamm slept with his fathers, & they buried him in the city of David: and Asá his son reigned in his stead. 9 ¶ * And in the twenty year of jeroboám 〈◊〉. Chro. 14.3. King of Israel reigned Asá over Iudáh. 10 He reigned in Jerusalem one and forty year, & his ᶜ mothers name (was) Maacháh, That is, his grand 〈◊〉, as David 〈◊〉 times called 〈◊〉 of them, 〈◊〉 grand 〈◊〉 he Was. the daughter of Abishalomm. 11 And Asá did right in the eyes of the Lord, as (did) 〈◊〉 his father. 12 And he took away the Sodomites out of the land, and put away all the idols that his fathers had made. 13 And he d neither 〈◊〉 nor 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, When they 〈◊〉 God and become 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉. put down Maacháh his mother also from herestate, because she had made an idol in a grove and Asá destroyed her idols, and burned them by the broken Kidron. 14 But they put not down the high places. Nevertheless Asas heart was e For in that that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them to worship God in other places, than 〈◊〉 had appointed 〈◊〉 came of ignorance and not of 〈◊〉. upright with the Lord all his days. 15 Also he brought in the holy vessels of his father, and the things that he had dedicated unto the house of the Lord, silver, and gold and vessels. 16 ¶ And there was war between Asan and Baashá King of israel all their days. 17 Then Baashá King of Israel went up against Iudáh, and built l Of the same purpose that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 because the people should not go up to jerusalé 〈◊〉 they should 〈◊〉 Asa. Ramáh, so that he would let none go out or in to Asá King of Iudáh. 18 Then Asá took all the silver and the gold that was left in the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the King's house, and delivered them into the hands of his servants, and King Asásent them to * Ben-hadád the son of Tabrimón, the 2. Chro. 16. 〈◊〉. son of Hezión King of “ Or, Syria. Arám that dwelled at Damascus, saying, 19 (There is) a covenant between me & thee, (and) between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver, and gold: come, break thy covenant with Baashá King of Israel, that he may g And 〈◊〉 no longer. depart from me. 20 So Ben-hadád harkened unto King Asá, and sent the captains of the hosts, which he had against the Cities of Israel, and smote jión, and Dan, & Abélbethmaacháh, and all Cinneronth, with all the land of Naphtali. 21 And when Baashá herded thereof, he left building of Ramáh, and dwelled in Tirzáh. 22 Then King Asá “ Or, made a proclamation. assembled all Iudáh, ” Ebr. none innocent. none excepted, and they took the stones of Ramáh, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baashá had built, and King Asá built with them Géba of Benjamin and Mizpáh. 23 And the rest of all the acts of Asá, and all his might and all that he did, & the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? but in his old age he was diseased in his h He had the 〈◊〉 and put his trust rather in phi 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the Lord feet. 24 And Asá slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his i His great grand father. father, And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. 2. Chro. 16. 12. 25 And Nadáb the son of jeroboám began to reign over Israel the second year of Asá King of Iudáh, and reigned over Israel two year. 26 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, walking in the way of his father, & in his sin wherewith he made Israel to sin. 27 And Baashá the son of Ahiiáh of the house of Issachár conspired against him, & Baashá slew him at Gibbethón, which belonged to the Philistines: for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethón. 28 Even in the third year of Asa King of judah did Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead. 29 And when he was King, he k So God stirred up one tyrant to punish the wickedness of another. smote all the house of jeroboam, he left none alive to jeroboam, until he had destroyed him, according to the * word of the Lord which he Chap. 14. 10. spoke by his servant Ahiiah the Shilonite, 30 Because of the sins of jeroboam which he committed, & wherewith he made Israel to sin, by his l By causing the people to commit idolatry with his calves, and so provoking GOD to 〈◊〉. provocation, wherewith he provoked the Lord God of Israel. 31 And the residue of the acts of Nadab and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 32 And there was war between Asa & Baasha King of Israel, all their days. 33 In the third year of Asa King of judah, began Baasha the son of Ahiiah to reign over all Israel in m Which Was the place Where the Kings of Israel remained. Tirzah, (and reigned) four and twenty years. 34 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, walking in the way of jeroboam, and in his sin, where with he made Israel to sin. CHAP. XVI. 1 Of Baasha. 6 Elah 9 Zimri. 16 Omri. 31 Achab marrieth jezebél. 34 Ierichó is built again. 1 THen the word of the Lord came to jehú the son of Hanáni against Baashá, saying, 2 a Thus spoke jehu to Baasha in the Name of the lord. For asmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust, & made thee captain over my people Israel, and thou hast walked in the way of jeroboám, and hast made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me with their sins, 3 Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baashá, and the posterity of his house, and will make b Meaning, the house of Baasha. thy house like the * house of jeroboám the son of Nebát. 4 * He that dieth of Baashas (stoke) in the Chap 19 29. city, him shall the dogs eat: and that man Chap. 14. 10. of him which dieth in the fields, shall the fowls of the air eat. 5 And the rest of the acts of Baashá & what he did, and his “ Or, 〈◊〉. power, are they not written in the book of the * Chronicles of the 2. Chro. 16. 〈◊〉. Kings of Israel? 6 So Baashá slept with his fathers, and was buried in Tirzáh, and Eláh his son reigned in his stead. 7 And c That is, the Prophet did his message. also by the hand of jehun the son of Hanáni the Prophet came the word of the Lord to Baashá, and to his house, that he should be like the house of jeroboam, even for all the wickedness that he did in the sight of the Lord, in provoking him with the work of his hands, and because he killed d Meaning, Nadab jetoboams' son. him. 8 ¶ In the six and twenty year of Asá King of Iudáh began Eláh the son of Baashá to reign over Israel in Tirzah, (& reigned) two year. 9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his charets conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah drinking, till he was drunken in the house of e The Chalde text hath thus, Drinking till he Was drunken in the Temple of Arza the idol by his house in Tirzah. Arza steward of his house in Tirzah. 10 And Zimri came and smote him & killed him in the seven and twenty year of Asa King of judah, and reigned in his stead. 11 ¶ And when he was King, and sat on his throne, he slew all the house of Baasha, not leaving thereof one to piss against a brickwall, net her of his kinsfolks nor of his friends, 12 So did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the Lord which he spoke against Baasha by the hand of jehú the f Both Hanani his father & he were Prophets. Prophet, 13 For all the sins of Baasha, and sins of Elah his son, which they sinned & made Israel to sin, and provoked the LORD God of Israel with their vanities. 14 And the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 15 ¶ In the seven & twenty year of Asa King of judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah, & the people was then in the host g Which siege had continued from the time of 〈◊〉 jeroboams 〈◊〉. besieging Gibbethón, which (belonged) to the Philistines. 16 And the people of the host heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the King. Wherefore all Israel made Omri the captain of the host King over Israel that same day, (even) in the host. 17 Then Omri went up from Gibbethón, and all Israel with him, and they besieged h Where zimri kept himself in hold. Tirzah. 18 〈◊〉 when Zimri saw, that the City was taken, he went into the palace of the King's house, and ” Ebr. burned the king's house upon him. burned himself and the King's house with fire, (and) so died, 19 For his sins which he sinned, in doing that which is evil in the sight of the Lord, in walking in the way of jeroboam, and in his sins which he did, causing Israel to sin. 20 And the rest of the acts of Zimri, and his treason that he wrought, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 21 Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: (for) i That is, the people which were not at the siege of Gibbethon for there they had choose Omri. half the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath to make him King, & the other half followed Omri. 22 But the people that followed Omri, prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath so Tibni died, and Omri reigned. 23 In the one and thirty year of Asa King of judah began Omri to reign over Israel, (& reigned) twelve year. Six year reigned he in Tirzah. 24 And he bought the mountain “ Or, 〈◊〉. Samaria of one Shémer for two talents of silver, & built in the mountain, and called the name of the city, which he built, after the name of Shémer, Lord of the mountain Samaria. 25 But Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord, and did k For such is the 〈◊〉 of idola try, that the 〈◊〉 jon thereof 〈◊〉 daily increase, and the elder it is, the more abominable it is before God & his Church. worse than all that were before him. 26 For he walked in all the way of jeroboam the son of Nebat, and in his sins where with he made Israel to sin in provoking the Lord God of Israel with their vanities. 27 And the rest of the acts of Omri, that he did, and his strength that he showed, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 28 And Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in l He was the first king that was buried in Samaria, after that the king's house was burned in Tirzah. Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead. 29 Now Ahab the son of Omri began to reign over Israel, in the eight and thirty year of Asa King of judah: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria two and twenty year. 30 And Ahab the son of Omri did worse in the sight of the Lord then all that were before him. 31 For was it a light thing for him to walk in the sins of jeroboam the son of Nebat, except he took jezebél also the daughter of Ethbaal King of the Zidonians to m By whose means he fallen to all wicked, & strange idolatry, & cruel persecution. wife, and went and ferued Baal, and worshipped him? 32 Also he reared up an altar to Báal in the house of Báal, which he had built in Samaria. 33 And Aháb made a grove, and Aháb proceeded, and did provoke the Lord GOD of Israel more than all the Kings of Israel that were before him. 34 In his days did Hiél the Bethelite build n Read josh. 6. 26 jerichon: he laid the foundation thereof in Abirám his elder son, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segúb, according to the word of the Lord which he spoke ” Ebr. by the hand of joshua. by joshúa the son of Nun. CHAP. XVII. 1 Eliáh forewarneth of the famine to come. 4 He is fed of 〈◊〉. 9 He is sent to Zarepháth, where he restoreth his hostess son to life 1 ANd Eliáh the Tishbite one of the inhabitants of Gilead said unto Aháb, * As the Lord GOD of Israel liveth, before 〈◊〉, 48. 7. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 6. whom I a That is, whom I serve. stand, there shallbe neither dew nor rain these years, but b But as I shall declare it by gods revelation. according to my word. 2 ¶ And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, 3 Go hence, and turn thee Eastward, and hide thyself in the “ Or, broken. river Cherith, that is over against Jordan, 4 And thou shalt drink of the river: and I have commanded the c To strengthen his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, God promises to feed him miraculously ravens to feed thee there. 5 So he went and did according unto the word of the Lord for he went, and remained by the river Cherith that is over against Jordan. 6 And the ravens brought him bread & flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening, and he drank of the river. 7 And after a while, the river dried up, because there fell no rain upon the earth. 8 ¶ And the d As the troubles of the Saints of God 〈◊〉 many, so his mercy is ever 〈◊〉 hand to deliver 〈◊〉. word of the Lord came unto him, saying, 9 * up, (and) get thee to Zarephát, which is in Zidon, and remain there behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. Luk. 4. 25. 10 So he arose, and went to Zarepháth: and when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow was there e All this was to strengthen the faith of Eliah to the intent that he should 〈◊〉 upon nothing worldly, but only trust on God's providence. gathering sticks: and he called her, & said, Bring me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink. 11 And as she was going to fet it, he called to her, & said, Bring me, I pray thee, a morsel of bread in thy hand. 12 And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but even an handful of meal in a barrel, & a little oil in a cruse & behold, I am gathering ” Ebr. two. a few sticks for to go in, and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and f For there is no hope of any more sustenance, dye. 13 And Eliáh said unto her, 〈◊〉 not, come, do as thou hast said, but make me thereof a little cake first of all, and bring it unto me, and afterward make for thee, and thy son. 14 For thus says the Lord GOD of Israel, g God receiveth no 〈◊〉 for the use of his, but he promises a most ample recompense for the same. The meal in the barrel shall not be wasted, neither shall the oil in the cruse be diminished, unto the time that the Lord sand rain upon the earth. 15 So she went, and did as Eliáh said, and she did eat: so did he and her house h That is, till 〈◊〉 had rain & 〈◊〉 on the earth, for a certain time. 16 The barrel of the meal wasted not, nor the oil was spent out of the cruse, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by the hand of Eliáh. 17 ¶ And after these things, the son of the wife of the house fell sick, & his sickness was so sore, “ Or, that he died. that there was no i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whether she had learned by his 〈◊〉 providence to make him her 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & comfort. breath left in him. 18 And she said unto Eliáh, What have I to do with thee, o thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son? 19 And he said unto her: Give me thy son, & he took him out of her bosom, and carried him up into a chamber, where he abode, and laid him upon his own bed. 20 Then he called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my GOD, hast thou k He was afraid, 〈◊〉 God's Name should have been blasphemed & his ministers 〈◊〉, except he should have 〈◊〉 his mercies, as he had begun them, specially while he there remained. punished also this widow, with whom I sojourn, by kill her son? 21 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and called unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my GOD, I pray thee, let this child's soul come in to him again. 22 Then the Lord herded the voice of Eliáh, & the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived. 23 And Eliáh took the child, & brought him down out of the chamber into the house, and delivered him unto his mother, and Eliáh said, Behold, thy son liveth. 24 And the woman said unto Eliah, Now l So hard a thing it is to depend on God, except we be 〈◊〉 by miracles. I know that thou art a man of GOD, and that the word of the Lord in thy mouth is true. CHAP. XVIII. 1 Eliah is sent to Ahab. 13 Obadiah hideth an hundredth Prophets. 40 Eliiah killeth all Baal's Prophets. 45 He obtaineth rain. 1 AFter many days, the word of the Lord came to Eliiáh, in the a After that he departed 〈◊〉 the river Cherith. third year, saying, Go, show thyself unto Aháb, and I will sand rain upon the earth. 2 And Eliiáh went to show himself unto Aháb, and (there was) a great famine in Samaria. 3 And Aháb called Obadiah the governor of his house: [and Obadiah b God had begun to work his fear in his heart, but had not yet brought him to that knowledge, which is also requisite of the godly: that is, to profess his 〈◊〉 openly. feared GOD greatly.] 4 For when Jezebel destroyed the Prophets of the Lord, Obadiah took an hundredth Prophets, & hide them, by fifty in a cave, and he fed them with bread and water. 5 And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go in to the land, unto all the fountains of water, and unto all the rivers, if so be that we may find grass to save the horses and the mules a live, jest we deprive (the land) of the beasts. 6 And so they divided the land between them to walk through it Aháb went one way by himself, and Obadiáh went another way by himself. 7 ¶ And as O badiáh was in the way, behold Eliiáh c God 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 the wicked for the godly sake, and cause h 〈◊〉 h to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Obadiah, that the 〈◊〉 might be known to be granted for God's 〈◊〉. en 〈◊〉. met him, and he knew him, and fell on his face, and said, Art not thou my Lord Eliiáh? 8 And he answered him, Yea, go tell thy lord Behold, Eliiáh (is here.) 9 And he said what have I sinned, that thou wouldest deliver thy servant into the hand of Ahàb, to slay me? 10 As the Lord thy God liveth, there is no nation or kingdom, whether my lord hath not sent to seek thee: and when they said, He is not here, he took an oath of the kingdom & nation, if they had not found thee. 11 And now thou sayst, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Eliiáh (is here.) 12 And when I am go from thee, the Spirit of the Lord shall carry thee into some place that I do not know. so when I come and tell Aháb, if he can not find thee, then will he kill me: but I thy servant d I am none of the wicked 〈◊〉, that thou shouldest procure unto me such displeasure, but serve God & favour his children. fear the Lord from my youth. 13 Was it not told my Lord, what I did when jezebél slew the Prophets of the Lord, how I hid an hundredth men of the Lords prophets, by fifties in a cave, and fed them with bread and water? 14 And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy Lord: Behold, Eliáh (is there) that he may slay me. 15 And Eliiáh said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely show e By my 〈◊〉 will declare that thou hast told him the 〈◊〉 myself unto him this day. 16 ¶ So Obadiáh went to meet Aháb, and told him: and Aháb went to meet Eliiáh. 17 And when Aháb saw Eliiáh, Aháb said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have not troubled Israel, but f The true ministers of God ought not only not to suffer the 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but to reprove boldly the wicked sklan 〈◊〉 without respect of person thou, and thy father's house, in that you have forsaken the commandments of the Lord, and thou hast followed 〈◊〉. 19 Now therefore sand, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophe tes of Báal four hundredth and fifty & the prophets of the groves four hundredth, which eat at Iezebels table. 20 ¶ So Ahab sent unto all the children of Israel, & gathered the prophets together unto mount Carmel. 21 And Eliiáh came unto all the people, and said, How long g 〈◊〉 in religion, and make it not as a thing 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 follow God or Ball, or whether you 〈◊〉 God wholly or in 〈◊〉. halt you between two opinions? If the Lord be God follow him: but if Báal be he, then go after him. And the people answered him not a word. 22 Then said Eliiáh unto the people, I only remain a Prophet of the Lord: but Baal's prophets are four hundredth & fifty men. 23 Let them therefore give us two bullocks, and let them choose the one, and cut him in pieces, and lay him on the wood, but put no fire (under) and I will prepare the other bullock, and lay him on the wood, and will put no fire (under) 24 Then call you on the name of your god, & I will call on the Name of the Lord: and then the God that answereth h By sending down fire from heaven to 〈◊〉 the sacrifice. by fire let him be God. And all the people answered, and said, It is well spoken. 25 And Eliiáh said unto the prophets of Báal Choose you a bullock, and prepare him first, [for you are many] and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire (under.) 26 So they took the one bullock, that was given them, and they prepared it, and called on the name of Baal, from morning to noon, saying O Baal, hear us: but there was no, voice, noranie to answer: and they i As 〈◊〉 with some strange 〈◊〉. leapt upon the altar that was made. 27 And at noon Eliiah mocked them, and said, Cry loud: for he is a k You esteem him as a god. god: either he 〈◊〉 or pursueth (his enemies) or is in his journey, or it may be that he sleepeth & must be l He 〈◊〉 their beastly madness, which think that by any instance or sure the dead and vile idols can help their worshippers in their necessities. a waked. 28 And they cried loud, and cut themselves as their manner was, with knives and lancets, till the blood 〈◊〉 out upon them. 29 And when midday was passed, and they had prophesied until the offering of thee (evening) sacrifice, there was neither voice, nor one to answer, nor any that regarded. 30 And Eliiah said unto all the people, Come to me. And all the people came to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down. 31 And Eliiáh took twelve stones according to the number of the tribes of the sons of jaakob [unto whom the word of the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. lord came, saying, * Israel shallbe thy name] 2. king. 17 34. 32 And with the stones he built an altar in the 〈◊〉 of the Lord: and he made a ditch round about the altar, as great as would contain two ” Ebr, Sats, which 〈◊〉 think contain about 〈◊〉 pottles & a third part a piece. measures of seed. 33 And he put the wood in order, and hewed the bullock in pieces, and laid him on the wood, 34 And said, Fill four barrels with water, and power it on the burned offering and on the wood, Again he said, Do so again. And they did so the second time. And he said, Do it the third time. And they did it the third time. 35 And the water ran round about the altar and m Hereby he declared the excellenr power of God who 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 cold make the fire burn even in the water to the intent they should have none occasion to 〈◊〉 that he is the 〈◊〉 lie God. he filled the ditch with water also. 36 And when they should offer thee (evening) sacrifice, Eliiáh the Prophetcame, and said Lord God of Abraham, Izhak and of Israel let it be known this day, that thou art the God of Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy commandment. 37 He are me, o Lord, hear me, and let this people know that thou art the lord God and that thou hast turned their heart again n Though God suffer his to 〈◊〉 in blindness and error for a 〈◊〉, yet at the length he 〈◊〉 them home to him by some 〈◊〉 sign & work. at the last. 38 Then the fire of the Lordfel, and consumed the burned offering, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the ditch. 39 And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces, and said, The Lord is God, the Lord is God. 40 And Eliiáh said unto them, Take the prophets of Báal, let o He commanded them that as they were truly persuaded to 〈◊〉 the only God: so they weld serve him with all their power and destroy the idolaters his enemies not a man of them escape. And they took them, & Eliiáh brought them to the broken Kishón, and slew them there. 41 ¶ And Eliiáh said unto Aháb, Get thee up, eat and drink, for (there is) a sound of much rain. 42 So Aháb went up to eat and to drink, & Eliiah went up to the top of Carmel: and he crouched unto the earth, and put his face between his knees. 43 And said to his servant, Go up now and look toward the way of the Sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing Again he said, Go again p As God's Spirit moved him to pray so was he strengthened by the same, that he did not 〈◊〉, but continued 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he had obtained. seven times. 44 And at the seventh time he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea like a man's hand. Then he said, up, & say unto Aháb, Make ready (thy chariot) and get thee down, that the rain stay thee not. 45 And “ Or, here and there. in the mean while the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. Then Aháb went up and came to Izreel. 46 And the hand of the Lord was on Eliiáh, and he girded up his loins, and ran q He was so 〈◊〉 with God's Spirit, that he ran 〈◊〉 then the chariot was able to run before Aháb till he came Izreel. CHAP. XIX. 5 Eliiáh fleeing from Iezebel, is nourished by the Angel of God. 15 He is commanded to anoint Hazael, jehu, & Elishá. 1 NOw Aháb told jezebel all that Eliiáh had done, and how he had slain all the a To wit, of Baal. prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Eliiáh saying, b Though the wicked rage against God's children yet he holdeth them back that they can not execute 〈◊〉 malice. The gods do so to me and more also, if I make not thy life like one of their lives by to morrow this time. 3 ¶ When he saw that, he arose and went “ Or whether his mind led him. for his life, and came to Beer-Sheba, which is in Iudáh, and left his servant there. 4 But he went a days journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a juniper tre, and desired that he might die and said, It is now enough: o Lord, c So hard a thing it is to 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉 in affliction that the saints cold not overcome the same. take my soul, for I am no better, than my father's 5 And as he lay and slept under the juniper tre, be hold now, an Angel touched him, and said unto him, up, (and) eat. 6 And when he looked about behold, there was a cake baken on the coals, and a pot of water at his head? so he did eat and drink, and returned and slept. 7 And the Angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Up (&) eat for d He declareth that except God had nourished him mitaculously it had not been possible for him to have go this journey. thou a great journey. 8 ¶ Then he a rose, and did eat and drink, and walked in strength of that meat forty days and forty nights, unto Horeb the mount of God. 9 And there he entered into a cave, and lodged therein & behold, the Lord spoke to him, and said unto him, What dost thou here, Eliiáh? 10 And he answered, I have e He complaineth that the more zealous that he showed himself to maintain God's glory, the more crue'ly was hepersecured. been very jealous for the God of host: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, broken down thy altars, and slain thy Prophets with the sword, * & I only am left, and they seek my life to take it away. 11 And he said, Come out, and stand upon the Rom. 11. 12. the mount before the Lord And behold, the Lord went by, and a mighty strong wind rend the mountains, and broke the rocks before the Lord (but) the Lord was f For the nature of man is notable to come near unto God, if he should appear in his strength and full majesty, and 〈◊〉 of his mercy he submitteth 〈◊〉 self to our capacity. not in the wind and after the wind (came) an earthquake (but) the Lord was not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake (came) fire (but) the Lord was not in the fire. & after the fire (came) a still and soft voice. 13 And when Eliiáh herded it, he covered his face with his mantle, and went out, & stood in the entering in of the cave, & behold (there came) a voice unto him, and said, What dost thou here Eliiáh? 14 And he answered, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts, g We aught not to depend on the multitude in mal teining 〈◊〉 glory, but because our dueri: so requireth, We ought to do it. because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, cast down thy altars, and slain thy Prophets with the sword, and jonely am left: and they seek my life to take it a way. 15 And the Lord said unto him, Go return by the wilderness unto Damascus, and when thou comest (there) anoint Hazael King over “ Or, Syria. Arám. 16 And jehú the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint King over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphar of Abél Meholáh shalt thou anoint to be Prophet in thy room. 17 And 〈◊〉 him that escapeth from the sword 2. king. 9 〈◊〉. of Hazael, shall jehú slay and him that escapeth eccles. 48. 8. from the sword of jehú, shall Elisha slay. 18 Yet will * I leave seven thousand in Israel, Rom. 11. 4. (even) h He declareth that Wicked dissemblers and idolaters are not his. all the knees that have not bowed unto Báal, and every mouth that hath not kissed him. 19 ¶ So he departed thence, and found Elishá the son of Shaphat who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and was with the twelft: and Eliiáh went towards him, and cast his mantle upon him. 20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Eliiáh and said, i Let me I pray thee, kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow thee. Who answered him Go, return for what have I done to thee? 21 And when he went back again from him, he took a couple of oxen, and slew them and sod their flesh with the k He would nor slay till wood was brought, so great was his desire to 〈◊〉 we his vocation. instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat: then he arose and went after Eliiáh, and ministered unto him. CHAP. XX. 1 Samaria is besieged. 13 The Lord promises the victory to Ahab by a Prophet. 31 The King of Israel made peace with Ben hadad, and is reproved therefore by the Prophet. " Or, Syris. 1 THen Ben-ha dand the King of Aram assembled all his army, and two and thirty a That is governors, and rulers of 〈◊〉. Kings with him, with horses, and charets and went up, and besieged Samaria, and 〈◊〉 Or, 〈◊〉. fought against it. 2 And he sent messengers to Ahab King of Israel, into the city. 3 And said unto him, Thus sayeth Ben-hadád Thy silver and thy gold his mine: also thy women, & thy fair children are mine. 4 And the King of Israel answered, and said My lord King, according to thy saying, b I am content to obey and pay tribute. lamb thy, and all that I have. 5 And when the messengers came again they said, Thus commands Ben hadád, and saith, When I shall sand unto thee, and command, thou shalt deliver me thy silver and thy gold, and thy women and thy children, 6 c He would not accept his 〈◊〉 wet 〈◊〉 he did 〈◊〉 of hand deliver 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for he 〈◊〉 tan 〈◊〉, how to make 〈◊〉 against him. Or else I will sand my servants unto thee by tomorrow this time and they shall search thy house, and the houses of thy servants and what soever is pleasant in thy eyes, they shall take it in their hands, and bring it a way. 7 Then the King of Israel sent for all the Elders of the land, and said, Take heed, I pray you, and see how he seeketh mischief for he sent unto me for my wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for my gold, and I denied him not. 8 And all the elders & all the people said to him, 〈◊〉 d They thought it their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lives then to 〈◊〉 to that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of a tyrant. not unto him nor consent 9 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-hadád. Tell my lord the King, All that thou diddest sand for to thy servant at the first time, that I will do, but this thing I may not do. And the messengers departed, and brought him an answer. 10 And Ben-hadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so to me and more also if the e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pray, that is worth any thing when they shallbe so many dust of Samaria be enough to all the people that follow me for every man an hand full. 11 And the King of Israel answered, and said Tell (him) Let not him that girdeth (his har〈◊〉) 〈◊〉 himself, as he that f 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉. putteth it of. 12 And when he herded that tidings, as he was with the King drinking in the pavilions 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. he said unto his servants, 〈◊〉 forth (your engines) and theiset them against the city. 13 ¶ And Behold, there came a Prophet unto Aháb King of Israel, saying, Thus says the Lord, Hast thou seen all this great multitu de? behold, I will deliver it into thy hand this day, that thou mayest know, g Before God went about with signs and miracles to pull Ahab from his 〈◊〉 and now again with wondered victories. that I am the Lord 14 And Ahàb said: By whom? And he said, Thus says the Lord, By the servants of the princes of the provinces. He said again, Who shall ordre the battle? And he answered, Thou. 15 ¶ Then he numbered the servants of the princes of the provinces, and they were two hundredth, two and thirty: & after them he numbered the whole people of all the children of Israel (even) seven thousand. 16 And they went out at noon? but Ben-hadád did drink till he was drunken in the tents, (both) he and the Kings (for) two & thirty Kings helped him. 17 So the h That 〈◊〉 young men 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of princes servants of the princes of the provinces went out first and Ben-hadád sent out, and they showed him, saying, There are men come out of Samaria. 18 And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive, or whether they be come out to fight, take them yet alive. 19 So they came out of the city (to wit), the servants of the Princes of the provinces, and the host which followed them. 20 And they slew every one his ” Ebr. man. enemy: & the “ 〈◊〉. Syrians. Aramites fled, & Israel pursued them But Ben-hadád the King of Arám escaped on an horse with (his) i With them 〈◊〉 were appointed for the preservation of his person. horsemen. 21 And the King of Israel went out, and smote the horses and charets, and with a great slaughter slew he the Aramites. 22 [For there had come a Prophet to the King of 〈◊〉, and said unto him, Go, be of good courage, and consider, and take heed what thou dost: for when the year is go about, the King of Arám will come up against thee] 23 ¶ Then the servants of the King of Arám said unto him, Their k Thus the wicked blaspheme God in their 〈◊〉 whom not withstanding he suffereth not unpunished. gods are gods of the mountains, and therefore they over came us: but let us fight against them in in thee, plain, and doubtless we shall overco me them. 24 And this do, Take the King away, every one out of his place, and place captains for them. 25 And number thyself an army, like the are me that thou hast lost, with such horses and such charets, and we will fight against them in the plain, and doubtless we shall overcome them: and he hearkened 〈◊〉 their voice, and did so. 26 And after the year was go about, Ben-hadád numbered the Aramites, and went up to Aphék to fight against Israel. 27 And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all l All they which were in the battle of the 〈◊〉 year 〈◊〉. 15. assembled and went against them, and the children of Israel pitched before them, like two little flocks of kids: but the Aramites filled the country. 28 And there came a man of God, and spoke unto the King of Israel, saying, Thus saith the Lord Because the Aramites have said, The Lord is the God of the mountains, & not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thy hand, and you shall know that m Who am of like power in the the valley, 〈◊〉 I am on the hills, & can aswell destroy a multitude with few as with ma nigh. I am the Lord 29 And they pitched one over against the other seven days, and in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel slew of the Aramites an hundredth thousand footmen in one day. 30 But the rest fled to Aphék into the city: and there fell a brickwall upon seven and twenty thousand men that were left and Ben-hadád fled into the city, and came into ” Ebr. from chamber to chamber. a secret chamber. 31 ¶ And his servants said unto him, Behold now, we have herded say that the Kings of the house of Israel are merciful Kings: we pray thee, let us put sack clot about our n In sign of submission, and that we 〈◊〉 deserved death, if he, will punish us with rigour. loins, and ropes about our heads, and go out to the Kings of Israel: it may be that he will save thy life. 32 Then they girded sack clot about their loins and (put) ropes about their heads and came to the King of Israel, and said, Thy servant Ben-hadád says. I pray thee let me live and he said, Is he yet alive? he is my brother. 33 Now the men took diligent heed, “ Or and caught it of him. if they cold catch (any thing) of him, and made haste, and said, Thy brother o He is alive. Benhadah. And he said, Go, bring him. So Ben-hadáh came out unto him, and he caused him to come up unto the chariot. 34 And (Ben-hadád) said unto him, The cities, which my father took from thy father, I will restore, and thou shalt make streets for thee in p Thou 〈◊〉 appoint in my chief 〈◊〉 what thou 〈◊〉, and I will, obey thee. Damascus, as my father did in Savil maria. Then (said Ahab) I will let thee go with thy covenant. So he made a covenant with him and let him go. 35 ¶ Then a certain man of the “ 〈◊〉 of the discples children of the Prophets said unto his neighbour by the commandment of the Lord, q By this external sign he would more lively touch the king's heart. Smite me, I pray the. But the manrefused to smite him. 36 Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the Lord, behold, assoon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall r Because thou hast transgressed the commandment of the Lord slay thee. So when he was departed from him, a lion found him and slew him. 37 Then he found another man, and said Smite me, I pray thee, And the man smote him, & in smiting wounded (him.) 38 So the Prophet departed, and waited for the King by the way, and disguised himself with 〈◊〉 upon his face. 39 And when the King came by, he cried unto the King, and said, s By this parable he maketh Ahab condemn himself who made a covenant with God's enemy, & let him escape, whom God had appointed to be slain. Thy servant went into the mids of the battle and behold there went away a man, whom (another) man brought unto me, and said Keep this man if he be lost and want, thy life shall go for his, orels thou shalt pay a talon of silver. 40 And as thy servant had here and there to do he was go: & the King of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgement be: thou hast given sentence. 41 And he hasted, and took the ashes away from his face: and the King of Israel known him that he was of the Prophets. 42 And he said unto him, Thus says the Lord * Because thou hast let go out of (thy) Chap. 22. 38. hands a man whom I appointed to die thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. 43 And the King of Israel went to his house heavy and in displeasure, and came to “ Or, Shomeron. Samaria. CHAP. XXI. 8 Jezebel commands to kill Nabóth for the vineyard. that refused to sell to Ahab. 19 〈◊〉 reproveth 〈◊〉, and he 〈◊〉. 1 “ Or, at this time AFter these things Nabóth that Izreeli te had a vinyeard in Izreel, hard by the place of Aháb King of Samaria. 2 And Aháb spoke unto Nabóth, saying, a Though Ahab's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 condemned by the holy Spirit, 〈◊〉 he was not sore gorous that he would take from ano her man his right without full recompense Give me thy vinyeard, that I may make me a garden of herbs thereof, because it is near by mine house: and I will give thee for it a better vinyeard than it is (or) if it please thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. 3 And Naboth said to Aháb, The Lord keep me from giving the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. 4 Then Aháb came into his house heavy and in displeasure, because of the word which Naboth the Izreelite had spoken unto him for he had said, I will not give thee the inheritance of my fathers, and he lay b Thus the wicked consider not what is just and lawful, but fret inwardly, when they can not have their in 〈◊〉 appetites satisfied upon his bed and turned his face and would eat no bread. 5 Then Iezebel his wife came to him & said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad that thou 〈◊〉 no bread? 6 And he said unto her, Because I spoke unto him, Give me thy vinyeard for money, or if it please thee, I will give thee (another) vinyeard for it, but he answered, I will not give thee my vinyeard. 7 Then Iezebel his wife said unto him, c As though she said thou knowest not what it is to reign Common de, & 〈◊〉 not. Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? up, eat bread, and ” Ebr. let 〈◊〉 heart be merry. be of good cheer, I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Izreelite. 8 ¶ So she written letters in Ahábs' name, & sealed them with his seal: and sent the letters unto the Elders, & to the nobles that were in his city dwelling with Naboth. 9 And she written in the letters, saying, Proclaim a ᵈ fast: and set Naboth among the chief of the people. 10 And set two wicked men before him, and let them witness against him, saying, Thou diddest blaspheme God and the King: then carry him out, & stone him that he may die 11 And thee men of his city (even) the Elders and governors, which dwelled in his city, Thus the worldlings contrary to Gods commandment, who willeth not to consent to the shedding of innocent blood, obey rather the wicked commandments of princes than the just Laws of God, did as Jezebel had sent unto them as it was written in the letters, which she had sent unto them. 12 They proclaimed a fast, and set Nabóth among the chief of the people. 13 And there came two wicked men and sat before him: and the wicked men witnessed against Nabóth in the presence of the people, saying, Nabóth did ” Ebr. bless, blaspheme God, and the King. Then they carried him away out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died. 14 Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Nabóth is stoned and is dead. 15 ¶ And when Jezebel herded that Nabóth was stoned and was dead, Jezebel said to Aháb, f This example of monstreouscrueltie the holy Ghost 〈◊〉 to us to the intent that we should abhor all tyranny, and specially in them, whom nature & kind should movero be 〈◊〉 and inclined to mercy. Up (and) take possession of the vineyard of Nabóth the Izreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Nabóth is not alive, but is dead. 16 And when Aháb herded that Nabôth was dead he rose to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Izreelite, to take possession of it. 17 ¶ And the word of the Lord came unto Eliiáh the Tishbite saying, 18 Arise, go down to meet Aháb King of Israel which is in Samaria, lo (he is) in the vi neyarde of Nabóth, whether he is go down to take possession of it. 19 Therefore shalt thou say unto him. Thus says the Lord, g 〈◊〉 thou think to have any advantage by mutthering of an 〈◊〉? Hast thou killed, and also got possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the Lord h This was fulfilled in loram his 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. Kin 9 25 In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, shall dogs lick even thy blood also. 20 And Aháb said to Eliiáh, Hast thou found me, o mine enemy: And he answered, I have found (thee) for thou hast sold thy selfe to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord 21 * Behold, I will bring evil upon thee, and Chap. 14. 16. will take away thy posterity, and will cut 〈◊〉. King. 9 8. of from Aháb him that * pisseth against the 〈◊〉. Sam. 25. 22. Chap. 14. 10. brickwall, aswell him that is * shut up, as him that is left in Israel. 22 And I will make thy house like the house Chap. 15. 29. of * jeroboám the son of Nebár, and like Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. the house of * Baashá the son of Ahiiáh. for the provocation where with thou hast provoked, and made Israel to sin. 23 And also of jezéebe, spoke the Lord, saying * The dogs shall eat Iezebel, “ Or, fortress, or possession. by the brickwall a. kin. 9 33. of Izreel. 24 The dogs shall eat him of Ahab's (stock) that dieth in the city: and him that dieth in the fields, shall the fowls of the air eat 25 But there was none like Aháb, who did i By the wicked counsel of his wife, he become vile idolater and crud murderer, as one that gave himself wholly to serve sin. cell himself, to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord whom Iezebel his with provoked. 26 For he did exceeding abominably did following idols, according to all that the Ammorites did whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel. 27 Now when Aháb herded those words, he rend his clotheses and put sack clot upon ” Ebr. his 〈◊〉. him and fasted and lay in sack-cloth and went k In token of mourning or, as some read 〈◊〉 footed. softly. 28 And the word of the Lord came to Eliiáh the Tishbite saying. 29 Seest thou how Aháb is humbled before me? because he submitteth himself before me, I will not bring that evil in his days (but) in his l Meaning, in 〈◊〉 tarns time, sons days will bring evil upon his house. 2 kin. 9 26. CHAP. XXII. 2 jehoshaphant and Aháb fight against the King of Syria. 〈◊〉 Michaiah showeth the King what shallbe the success of their entreprinse 24 Zeadiiah the false prophet smiteth him. 34 Ahab is slain. 40 Ahazia his son succeedeth. 41 The reign of jehoshaphat. 51 and joram his son. 2 Chro. 〈◊〉. 1. 1 ANd * they continued a Benhadad the king of Syria and Ahab made a peace, 〈◊〉 endured 〈◊〉 years three year without war between Arám and israel. 2 And in the third year did Iehoshaphát the King of Iudáh b To see and visit him. come down to the King of Israel. 3 [Then the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know you not that c The kings of Syria kept 〈◊〉 before this league was made by Benhadah: therefore he thoghtnot himself bounle there by to restore it. Ramóth Gilead was ours? and we stay, & take it not out of the hand of the King of Arám?] 4 And he said unto jehoshaphát, Will't thou go with me to battle against Ramóth Gilead? And jehoshaphat said unto the King of Israel, d I am ready to join and go with thee, and all mine is at thy commandment. I am as thou art, my people as thy people and mine horses as thy horses. 5 Then Jehoshaphát said unto the King of Israel, e He seemed that he would not go to the war, except God approved it, yet when Michah counseled the contrary would not obey. Ask counsel, I pray thee, of the Lord to day. 6 Then the King of Israel gathered the f Meaning, the false prophets. which were 〈◊〉 rers & served for lucre, whom 〈◊〉 had assembled & kept after the 〈◊〉 of those whom Elias flew. Prophets upon a four hundredth men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I let it alone? And they said, Go up: for the Lord shall deliver it into the hands of the King. 7 And Iehoshaphát said, Is there here never a Prophet of the g jehoshaphat did not, acknowledge the false Prophets to be God's ministers but did 〈◊〉 them. Lord more, that we might in choir of him. 8 And the King of Israel said unto jehoshaphát, There is yet one man [Micháiah the son of Imláh] by whom we may ask counsel of the Lord, but h Whereby we see that thewicked can not abide to hear the truth 〈◊〉 hate the 〈◊〉 of God & molest them. I hate him: for he doth not prophecy good unto me but evil. And Iehoshaphát said, Let not the King say so. 9 Then the King of Israel called an i Read Gen. 3 7. 36. Eunuch, and said. Call quickly Micháiah the son of Imláh. 10 And the King of Israel and Iehoshaphát the King of Iudáh sat either (of them) 〈◊〉 his throne in their k In their kingly apparel. apparel in the void place at the entering in of the gate of Samaria, and all the Prophets prophecined before them. 11 And Zidkiiáh the son of Chenaanáh made him l The true prophe tes of God were accustomed to usesignes for the confirmation of their doctrine. horns of iron, & said, Thus saith the Lord, With these shalt thou push the Aramites, until thou hast consumed them. 12 And all the Prophets prophesied so, saying, Go up to Ramoth Gilead, and pros per: for the Lord shall deliver it into the Isa. 20, 2. jere 7. 2. King's hand. Where in the false Prophets did imitate them, thinking thereby to make their doctrine more commendable. 13 ¶ And the messenger that was go to call Michálah spoke unto him, saying, Behold now, the words of the Prophets (declare) good unto the King with ” Ebr. mouth. m This is the common argument of the wicked, who think that none should speak against a thing, if the greater part approve it be they never so ungodly. one accord: let thy word therefore, I pray thee be like the word of one of them, & speak thou good. 14 And Micháiah said, As the Lord liveth, what soever the Lord saith unto me: that will I speak. 15 ¶ So he came to the King, and the King said unto him, Micháiah, shall we go against Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall we leave of? And he answered him, n He speaketh this in derision, because the king attributed so 〈◊〉 to the false prophets, meaning that by experience he should try that they were but flatters. Go up, and pro sper: and the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the King. 16 And the King said unto him, How often shall I charge thee, that thou tell me nothing but that which is true in the Name of the Lord 17 Then he said, I saw all israel scattered upon the mountains as sheep that had no shepherd. And the Lord said, o It is better they return home, than to be punished & 〈◊〉, because they take war in hand without God's counsel and approbation. These have no master, let every man return unto his house in peace. 18 [And the King of Israel said unto jehosha phar, Did I not tell thee, that he would promise phecie no good unto me, but evil?] 19 Again he said. Hear thou therefore the word of the Lord, I saw the Lord sit on his throne, and all the p meaning, his Angels. host of heaven stood about him on his right hand and on his left hand. 20 And the Lord said, Who shall “ Or, persuade & deceive. entice Aháb that he may go and fall at Ramóth Gilead And one said on this manner: and another said on that manner. 21 Then there came forth a spirit, & q Here we se that though the devil he ever ready to bring us 〈◊〉 destru ction, yet he hath no further power than God giveth him. stood before the Lord, and said, I will entice him. And the Lord said unto him, Where with? 22 And he said, I will go out, and be a r I will 'cause all his prophets to 〈◊〉. false spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. Then he said. Thou shalt entice him, & shalt also prevail: go forth, and do so. 23 Now therefore behold, the Lord hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all the 2. Chro. 18. 23. se thy prophets, and the Lord hath appointed evil against thee. 24 Then 〈◊〉 the son of Chenaanáh came near & smote Micháiah on the check and said, * s Thus the wicked would seem that none were in the favour of God, but they, & that God hath 〈◊〉uen his graces to none so much as to them. When went the Spirit of the Lord from me, to speak unto thee? 25 And Micháiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go from chamber to chamber to hide thee. 26 And the King of Israel said, Take Micháiah and carry him unto Amon the govern our of the city, and unto Ioásh the King's son 27 And say, thus saith the King, Put this man in the prison house, & feed him with t Let him hepyned away 〈◊〉 hunger and 〈◊〉 ied with a small portion of bread and 〈◊〉. bread of affliction, and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. 28 And Micháiah said, If thou return in peace, the Lord hath not spoken en by me. And he said, u That when you shall see these things come to pass, you may give God the 〈◊〉 & know that I am his true prophet. Hearken all you people. 29 So the King of Israel and Jehoshaphat the King of Iudáh went up to Ramôth Gileáe. 30 And the King of Israel said to Iehoshaphát I will change mine apparel, and will entre into the battle, but put thou on thy apparel. And the King of Israel changed himself, and went into the battle. 31 And the King of Aram commanded his two and thirty captains over his charets, saying, Fight neither with small, nor great, save only against the King of Israel. 32 And when the captains of the charets saw Jehoshaphát they said, Surely it is the King of Israel, and they turned to fight against him and johoshaphát x That is, to the Lord for help. cried. 33 And when the captains of the charets saw that was not the King of Israel, they turned back from him. 34 Then a (certain) man drew a bow “ Or in his 〈◊〉 and ignorantly. mightily and smote the King of Israel between the joints ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 between the brig andine. of his brigandine, Wherefore he said unto his chariot man, Turn thy hand and carry me out of the host: for I am ” Ebr. sick. hurt. 35 And the battle increased that day, & the y To 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 king 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. King stood still in his chariot against the Aramites, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the mids of the chariot. 36 And there went a proclamation through our the z O the 〈◊〉. host about the going down of the sun, saying, Every man to his 〈◊〉, & every man to his own countrei. 37 So the King died, and was brought to Samaria, & they buried the King in Samaria. 38 And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria and the dogs licked up his blood [& “ Or the 〈◊〉 washed it. they washed his armour (according) * unto the word of the Lord which he spoke. Chap. 21. 19 39 Concerning the rest of the acts of Aháb and all that he did, and the ivory house, which he built, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 40 So Aháb slept with his fathers, and Ahaziáh his son reigned in his stead. 41 ¶ * And jehoshaphat the son of Asábe 2. Chro. 20. 31. 'gan to reign upon Iudáh in the fourth year of Ahàb King of Israel. 42 jehoshaphát was five and thirty year old when he began to reign, and reigned five and twenty year in Jerusalem. And his mothers name was Azubáh the daughter of Shilhi. 43 And he walked in all the ways of Asá his father, and declined not there from, but did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord Nevertheless a Meaning that he was led with an error, thinking that they might 〈◊〉 sacrifice to the Lord in those pla ces, as well as hei did before the Temple was built. the high places were not taken away: (for) the people offered still and burned incense in the high places. 44 And Iehoshaphát made peace with the King of Israel. 45 Concerning the rest of the acts of johosha phát, and his worthy de des that he did, and his battles which he fought, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 46 And the Sodomites, which remained in the days of his father Asá, he put clean out of the land. 47 There was then no King in Edom: the b In the time of this king Idumea was subject to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & was governed, by whom 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 appointed. deputy (was) King. 48 jehoshaphant made ships of c By 〈◊〉 the Scripture meaneth 〈◊〉 & all the Sea called Me 〈◊〉 errancum. Tharshish to sail to d josephus writeth that 〈◊〉 is in 〈◊〉, where the 〈◊〉 & Arabiens 〈◊〉 for gold. Ophir for gold, but they went not, for the ships were broken at Eziôn Gáber 49 Then said Ahaziáh the son of Aháb unto jehoshaphát, Let my servants go with thy servants in the ships. But Iehoshaphát would not. 50 And Iehoshaphát did sleep with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father and Iehorám his son reigned in his stead. 51 ¶ Ahaziáh the son of Aháb began to reign over Israel in Samaria, the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat King of Iudáh, and reigned two years over Israel. 52 But he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the way of his father, and in the way of his mother, and in the way of jeroboám the son of Nebár, which made Israel to sin. 53 For he served Báal and worshipped him, and provoked the Lord God of Israel unto " Cr, in all points as his father did. wrath, according unto all that his father had done. THE second BOOK of the Kings. THE ARGUMENT. THis second book containeth the acts of the Kings of judah and Isiaél: to wit, of Israel, from the death of Ahab unto the last King Hoshéa, who was imprisoned by the King of Assyria, and his 〈◊〉, Samaria taken, and then ten tribes by the just plague of God for their idolatry and disobedience to God led 〈◊〉 captivity. And also of judah, from the reign of jehoram son of jehoshaphat unto Zedechia who for contemning the 〈◊〉 commandment by his Prophets & neglecting his sundry 〈◊〉 by famine & other means was taken by his enemies, saw his sons most cruelly slain be fore his face, & his own eyes put out, as the Lord had declared to him before by his Prophet 〈◊〉: and also by the just vengeance of God for contempt of his word Jerusalem was destroyed the Temple burned, and he and all his people were led 〈◊〉 captives into Babylon. In this book are notable examples of 〈◊〉 favour towards those rulers and people which obey his Propheres and 〈◊〉 his word: and contrary wise of his plagues towards those common weals which neglect his ministers and do not obey his commandments. CHAP. I 〈◊〉 Ahaziah by a fall falls sick & consulteth with Baalzebúb 3 He is reproved by Eliiah. 10 The 〈◊〉 over fifty were sent to Eliiah whereof two were burned with fire from heaven by his prayer. 17 Ahaziah dieth, and jeho ram his brother succeedeth him. 1 THen Moáb rebelled against 〈◊〉 after the death of Aháb: 2 And a So that he was punished for his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 two 〈◊〉: for the Moabites, which 〈◊〉 to pay him 〈◊〉, rebelled, and he fell down at a great which was upon his house to give 〈◊〉; Ahaziáh fell through the lattesse window in his upper chamber which was in Samaria: so he was sick: them he sent 〈◊〉, to whom he said, Go, (and) inquire of b The 〈◊〉, which dwelled at Ekron, worshipped this idol, which signifieth the god of flies, thinking that he cold preserve 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the biting of 〈◊〉: or else he was so called, because flies were 〈◊〉 ingreat 〈◊〉 of the blood of the 〈◊〉 that were offered to that idol. Beelzebub the god of Ekronn, if I shall recover of this my disease. 3 Then the Angel of the Lord said to Eliiáh the Tishbite, Arise, (and) go up to meet the messengers of the King of Samaria, and say unto them, c He showeth that idolaters have not the true God for else they would seek to none but to him alone. Is it not because there is no God in Israel, that you go to inquire of Baalzebúb the god of Ekron? 4 Wherefore thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not come down from the bed on which thou art go up but shalt die the death. So Eliiáh departed. 5 And the messengers returned unto him, to whom he said, Why are you now returned? 6 And they answered him, There came a man and met us, and said unto us, (Go, and) retur ne unto the King which sent you, and say unto, Thus saith the Lords, d Ignorance is the mother of error and idolatry Is it not because there is no God in Israel, that thou sendest to inquire of Baalzebúb the God of Ekron? Therefore thou shalt not come down from the bed, on which thou art go up, but shalt die the death. 7 And he said unto them, What manner of man was he which came and met you, and told you these words? 8 And they said unto him, He was an e Some think that this is meant of his garments which were tough and made of 〈◊〉. heerie man, and girded with a girdle of leather about his loins. Then said he, It is Eliiáh the Tishbite. 9 Therefore (the King) sent unto him a captain over fifty with his fifty (men,) who went up unto him: (for) behold, he sat on the top pe f To wit, Carmel of a mountain, and he said unto him, O man of God, the King hath commanded (that) thou come down. 10 But Eliiáh answered, and said to the captain over the fifty, If that I be a man of God, let fire come down from the heaven, and devo ure thee and thy fifty, g He declareth what power God's word hath in the mouth of his servants, when they threaten Gods judgements against the wicked. So fire came down from the heaven and devoured him and his fifty. 11 Again also he sent unto him another captain overfiftie, with his fifty. Who spoke, and said unto him, h He spoke this in mockery, and therefore provoked God's wrath so much the more. O man of God, thus the King commands, Come down quickly. 12 But Eliiáh answered and said unto them, i Meaning, that God would show by effect whether he was a true Prophet or not. If I be a man of God, let fire come down from the heaven, and devour thee and thy fifty. So fire came down from the heaven, and devoured him and his fifty. 13 ¶ Yet again he sent the third captain over fifty with his fifty. And the third captain over fifty went up and came, & fell on his knees before Eliiáh, and besought him, & said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my k Which humble myself before God & his servant life and the life of these thy fifty servants be l That is, spare my life & let me not die as the other two. precious in thy sight. 14 Behold, there came fire down from the heaven and devoured the two former captains over fifty with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight. 15 And the Angel of the Lord said unto ' Eliiáh, Go down with him, be m Thus the Lord giveth boldness to his that they fear not the threatenings of tyrants, which otherwise of themselves are afraid to do God's message. not afraid of his presence. So he arose, and went down with him unto the King. 16 And he said unto him, Thus says the Lord, Because thou hast sent messengers to inquire of Baalzebúb the God of Ekronn, [was it not because there was no God in israel to inquire of his word] therefore thou shalt not come down of the bed, on which thou art go up but shalt die the death. 17 So he died according to the word of the Lord which Eliiáh had spoken. And n Iehoshaphát going to battle against the Syrians, made his son Iehorám king in the 17 year of his reign: and in the 18 year, 〈◊〉 was the second year of his son 〈◊〉 the son of 〈◊〉 reigned in 〈◊〉: & in the 〈◊〉 the year of this Iehorám jehoshap 〈◊〉 & the kingdom of Iudáh was con 〈◊〉 to his son ne. jehorám begun to reign in his stead, in the second year of Iehorám the son of Jehoshaphat King of Iudáh, because he had no son. 18 Concerning the rest of the acts of Ahaziáh that he did, 〈◊〉 they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? CHAP. II 8 Eliiáh divideth the waters with his cloak 11 He is taken up into heaven. 13 Elisha taketh his cloak & divideth Jordan. 20 The bitter & venomous waters are healed. 23 The children that mock 〈◊〉, are rend in pieces with bears 1 ANd when the Lord would take up Eliiáh into heaven by a whirl wound, Eliiáh went with Elishá from a Which was that place where the 〈◊〉 of Israel were 〈◊〉 after they came over Jordan and had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 veres in 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 5, 9 Gilgál. 2 Then Eliiáh said to Elishá, Tarry here, I pray thee: for the Lord hath e sent me to Bethel. But Elishá said, As the Lord liveth, & as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came down to Bethel. 3 And the b So called because they are be got as it were a new by the heavenly doctrine children of the Prophets that were at Bethel, came out to Elishá, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take thy master from c That is, from being any more thy head, for to be as the head, is to be the master, as to be at the feet is to be a 〈◊〉. thy head this day? And he said, Yea, I d For the Lord had revealed it unto him. know it: hold you your peace 4 Again Eliiáh said unto him, Elishá, tarry here I pray thee: for the Lord hath sent me to jerichon. But he said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to jerichon. 5 And the children of the Prophets that were at e Not only at Bethél, but at jericho and other places were there Prophets which had scholars, whom they instructed & brought up in the true feat of God. jerichon, came to Elishá, & said unto him, Knowest thou, that the Lord will take thy master from thy head this day? And he said, Yea, I know it: hold you your peace. 6 Moreover Eliiáh said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here: for the Lord hath sent me to Jordan. But he said, As the Lord liveth, & as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went both (together.) 7 And fifty men of the sons of the Prophets went and stood on the other side afar of and they two stood by Jordan. 8 Then Eliiáh took his cloak, and wrapped it together, and smote the f To wit, of Jordan. waters, and they were divided hither and thither, and they twain went over on the dry land. 9 Now when they were passed over, Eliiáh said unto Elishá, Ask what I shall do for thee before I be taken from thee. And Elishá said I pray thee, Let thy Spirit g Let thy Spirit have double force in me, because of these dangerous times: or let me have twice so much as the rest of the Prophets: or thy spirit 〈◊〉 divided into three parts, 〈◊〉 me have two. be double upon me. 10 And he said, Thou haste askest an hard thing (yet) if thou see me when I am taken from thee, thou shalt have it so: and if not, it shall not be. 11 And as they went walking and talking, behold, there (appeared) a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and did separate them twain * So Eliiah went up by a whirl wind into Eccles. 48, 13. h Thus God hath left a testimony in all ages both before the Law & in the time of the Gospel of resurrection. heaven. 1. Mac 2, 58. 12 And Elishá saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof: and he saw him no more: and he took his (own) clotheses, and rend them in two pieces. 13 ¶ He took up also the cloak of Eliianh that fell from him, and returned, and stood by the bank of Jordan. 14 After, he took the cloak of Eliiáh, that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the Lord God of Eliiáh, and he himself? Again also he smote the waters, and they were separated this way and that way and Elisha went over. 15 And when the children of the Prophets, which were at jerichó, saw him on the otherside, they said, i The Spirit of prophecy is given to him, as it was to Eliiáh. The Spirit of Eliiáh doth rest on Elishá: and they came to meet him, & fell to the ground before him. 16 And said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men: let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy k Meaning, Eliiáh: for thy thought his 〈◊〉 had been cast in some mountain master, if so be the Spirit of the Lord hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. But he said, l Because the fact was extraordinary, they doubted where he was become, but 〈◊〉 was assured that he was taken up to God. You shall not sand. 17 Yet they were instant upon him, till he was ashamed: wherefore he said, Sand. So they 〈◊〉 fifty men, which sought three days, but found him not. 18 Therefore they returned to him, [for he tarried at jerichó] and he said unto them, Did not I say unto you, Go not? 19 ¶ And the men of the city said unto Elishá, Behold, we pray thee: the situation of this city is pleasant, as thou, my lord, seest, but the water (is) nought, and the ground “ Or, killeth the inhabitants. barren 20 Then he said, Bring me a new cruse, & put salt therein. And they brought it to him. 21 And he went unto the spring of the waters, and cast there m Thus God gave him power, even 〈◊〉 to nature to make that water profitable for man's use, which before was hurt full. the salt, and said, Thus says the Lord, I have healed this water: death shall no more come thereof, neither barrenness (to the ground.) 22 So the waters were healed until this day, according to the word of Elishá which he had spoken. 23 ¶ And he went up from thence unto Bethel. And as he was going up the way, little children came out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Come up, thou bald head come up, thou bald head. 24 And he turned back, and looked on them and n Perceiving their malicious heart against the Lord and his word, he desireth God to take vengeance of that 〈◊〉 done unto him. cursed them in the Name of the Lord And two bears came out of the forest, and tare in pieces two and forty children of them. 25 So he went from thence to mount Carmel, and from thence he returned to Samaria. CHAP. III 1 The reign of Iehorám. 6 He and Iehoshaphát go to war against Moáb, which rebelled. 13 Elishá reproveth him, 17 And giveth their host water 24 The Moabites are overcome. 27 Their King sacrificeth his son. 1 NOw Iehorám the son of Aháb began to reign over Israel in Samaria, the a Read the annotation in the 〈◊〉. Chap. & 17. verse. eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat King of judah and reigned twelve years. 2 And he wrought evil in the sight of the Lord, but not like his father nor like his mother: for he took away the image of Báal that his father had made. 3 Nevertheless, he cleaved unto b He sacrificed to the golden calves, that jeroboám had made. the sins of jeroboám, the son of Nebát, which made Israel to sin, (and) departed not there from 4 ¶ Then c This was done after that David had made the Mother abites tributaries to his successers. Meshá King of Moáb had store of sheep, and rendered unto the King of israel an hundredth thousand lambs, and an hundredth thousand rams with the will. 5 But when Aháb was dead, the King of Moáb rebelled against the King of Israel. 6 Therefore King jehorám went out of Samaria the same season, and numbered all Israel, 7 And went, and sent to Jehoshaphat King of Iudáh, saying, The King of Moáb hath rebelled against me: will't thou go with me to battle against Moáb? And he answered, I will go up: (for) d Read 〈◊〉, king. 22 4. I am, as thou art, my people, as thy people, (and) mine horses as thy horses 8 Then said he, What way shall we go up? And he answered, The way of the wilderness of Edóm. 9 ¶ So went the King of Israel and the King of Iudáh, and the e Meaning, the Viceroy or Lieutenant of the king of Iudáh, read 1. king. 22, 48. King of Edóm, and when they had compassed the way seven days, they had no water for the host, nor for the cattle that ” Ebr. that were at their feet. followed them. 10 Therefore the King of Israel said, Alas, that the Lord hath called these three Kings, to give them into the hand of Moáb. 11 But Jehoshaphát said, Is there not here a Proditor phet of the Lord, that we may inquire of the Lord by him? And one of the Kings of Israel's servants answered, & said, Here is Elishá the son of Shaphát, which f That is, who was his servant. powered water on the hands of Eliiáh. 12 Then Jehoshaphát said, g He is able to in struck us what is God's will in this point. The word of the Lord is with him. Therefore the King of Israel, and Iehoshaphát, & the King of Edóm went down to him. 13 And Elishá said unto the King of Israel, h He knew that this wicked king would have but used his counsel to serve his turn, & therefore he disdained to answer him. What have I to do with thee? Get thee to the Prophets of thy father and to the Prophets of thy mother. And the King of Israel said unto him. i The wicked este me not the servants of God, but when they are driven by very necessity and fear of the present danger. Nay: for the Lord hath call led these three Kings, to give them into the hand of Moáb. 14 then Elishá said, As the Lord of hosts liveth in whose sight I stand, if it were not, that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the King of Iudáh, I would k God suffereth his word to be declared to the wicked, because of the godly that are among them. not have looked toward thee, nor seen thee. 15 But now bring me a minstrel. And when the minstrel l He singeth songs to gods glori, & so stirred up the Proditor phetes heart to prophecy. played, the hand of the Lord came upon him. 16 And he said, Thus said the Lord, Make this valley full of dyches. 17 For thus says the Lord, You shall neither see wind not se rain, yet the valley shall be filled with water, that you may drink, (both) you and your cattle, and your beasts. 18 But this is a m He will not only miraculous lie give you waters, but your enemies also into your hand. small thing in the sight of the Lord: for he will give Moáb into your hand. 19 And you shall smite every strong town and every chief city, and shall fell every fair tre and shall stop all the fountains of water; and n Though God be stow his benefits for a time upon his enemies yet he hath his seasons, when he will take them away, to the iutent they might see his vengeance, which is prepared against them. mar every, good field with stones. 20 And in the morning when the meat offering was offered, behold, there came water by the way of Edóm: and the country was filled with water. 21 And when all the Moabites herded that the Kings were come up to fight against them, they gathered all that was able ” Ebr. to 〈◊〉 himself with a girdle. to put on harness, and up ward, and stood in (their) border. 22 And they rose early in the morning, when the sun arose upon the water; and the Moabites saw the water over against them; as read as blood. 23 And they said, o The 〈◊〉 joy of the wicked is but a preparation to their destruction, which is at hand. This is blood: the Kings are surely slain, and one hath smitten another: now therefore, Moáb, to the spoil. 24 And when they came to the host of Israel, the Israelites arose up, and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them, but they p Meaning, they followed them in to the towns. invade them, and smote Moáb. 25 And they destroyed the cities: and on all the good field every man cast his stone, and filled them, and they stopped all the fountains of water, and felled all the good trees: only in q Which was one of the principal cities of the Móabites, wherein they left nothing but the walls. Kiz-haráseth left they the stones thereof: howbeit they went about it with shing, and smote it. 26 And when the King of Moáb saw that the battle was to sore for him, he took with him seven hundredth men that drew the sword to break through unto the King of Edom: but they cold not. 27 Then he took his elder son, that should have reigned in his stead, & Some refer it to the King of Edom's son, whom they say he had taken in that 〈◊〉, but rather it seemed to be his own son, whom he offered to his gods to pacify them, which barbarous cruelty moved the Israelites hearts of pity to depart. offered him for a burned offering upon the brickwall: so that Israel was sore grieved, and they departed from him, and returned to their country. CHAP. four 4 God increaseth the 〈◊〉 to the poor widow by Elishá. 12 〈◊〉 obtaineth for the Shunamite a son at God's hand 28 who dying. 〈◊〉 He raiseth him up again. 40 He maketh 〈◊〉 the pottage, 42 And 〈◊〉 the loaves. 1 ANd one of the wives a Read Chap. 2, 〈◊〉. of the sons of the Prophets cried unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is dead, and thou knowest that thy 〈◊〉 did b And therefore fell not into 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 or prodigality, but by the hand of the Lord fear the Lord and the creditout c Because I am poor and not able to pay. come to take my two sons to be his 〈◊〉. 2 Then 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto her, What shall I do for thee? tel 〈◊〉 hast thou at home. And she said, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 d Thus God 〈◊〉 his many times to be brought to 〈◊〉 necessity, before he succo, than that afterward they may the more praise his mercy. hath nothing at home, save a 〈◊〉 of oil. 3 And he said, Go, and borrow thee vessels, abroad of all thy neighbours, empty evessels (and) spare not. 4 And when thou art come in thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, & power out into e The Prophet declareth hereby unto her, that God never faileth to provide for his servants, their wives & children if they trust in him. all those vessels and set aside those that are full. 5 So she departed from him, and shut the door upon her, and upon her sons. And they brought to her, and she powered 〈◊〉. 6 And when the vessels were full, she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is no movessels And the oil f To augment & increase in the vessels. ceased. 7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, (and) sell the oil, and pay them that thou art in debt unto, and live thou and thy children of the g God here did not only provide for his servant that his dear should he paid, & so kept his doctrine and profession without slander, but also for his wife and children. rest. 8 ¶ And on a time Elishá came to Shunen, and there a woman of great (estimation) constrained him to eat bread: and as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold, I know now, that this is an holy man of God that passeth by us continually. 10 Let us make h Which should be separate from the rest of the house, that he might more commodiously give himself to study and prayers. him a 〈◊〉 chamber, I pray thee with walls, and let us set him there a bed and a table and a stole, and a candlestick, that he may turn in thither when he cometh to us. 11 ¶ And on a day, he came thither and turned into the chamber, and lay therein, 12 And said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shu nammite: and when he called her, she stood before him. 13 Then he said unto him, Say unto her now, Behold, thou hast had all this great care for us, i Thus the servants of God are not unthankful fór the benefits they receive. what shall we do for thee? Is there any thing to be spoken for thee to the King or to the captain of the host? And she answered I k I am 〈◊〉 with that that God hath sent me, and can want nothing that one can do for another dwell among mine own people. 14 Again he said, What is then to be done for her? Then Gehazi answered, In deed she hath l Which then was a reproach and therefore he would that his master should pray to God for here that she might be fruitful. no son, and her husband is old. 15 Then said he, Call her. And he called her, and she 〈◊〉 in the door. 16 And he said, * At this time appointed, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, O my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thy handmaid. 17 So the woman conceived, and bore a son Gen. 18, 10. at that same season, according to the time of life, that Elishá had said unto her. 18 ¶ And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father, (and) to the reapers. 19 And he said to his father, m His head-ached sore, and therefore he cried thus. Mine head, mine head. Who said to (his) servant, Bear him to his mother. 20 And he took him and brought him to his mother there, and he sat on her knees till noon, and died. 21 Then she went up, and laid him on the bed of the man of God, and shut (the door) upon him, and went out. 22 ¶ Then she called to her husband, and said Sand with me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses: for I will haste to the man of God, and come again. 23 And he said, Wherefore will't thou go to him to day? (it is) neither n For at 〈◊〉 times 〈◊〉 people were wont to resort to the Proditor phetes for doctrine and, 〈◊〉. new moon nor Sabbath day. And she answered, ” Ebr. peace. All shallbe well. 24 Then she saddled an ass, and said to her servant, drive, and go forward: stay not for me to get up, except I bid thee. 25 ¶ So she went, and came unto the man of God to mount Carmel. And when the man of God see her “ Or, far of. over against him, he said to Gehazi his servant, Behold, the Shunammite. 26 Run now, I say, to meet her, and say unto her, Art thou in health? is thy husband in health? (&) is the child in health? And shean swered, We are in health. 27 And when she came to the man of God unto the mountain, she o In token of hu militie and joy that she had 〈◊〉 with him. caught him by his feet: and Gehazi went to her, to thrust her away: but the man of God said, Let her alone for her soul is ” Ebr. her soul is in bitterness. vexed within her, and the Lord hath 〈◊〉 it from me, and hath not told it me. 28 Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say? Disceive me not. 29 Then he said to Gehazi, Gird thy loins, and take my staff in thy hand, and go thy way: p Make such speed that nothing may let thee in the way, Luk. 10, 4. if thou meet any, salute him not: and if any salute thee, answer him not: and lay my staff upon the face of the child. 30 And the mother of the child said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. Therefore he arose, and followed her. 31 But Gehazi was go before them, and had laid the staff upon the face of the child, but he neither spoke nor herded: wherefore he returned to meet him and told him, saying, The child is not waken. 32 ¶ Then came Elisha into the house, and behold, the child was dead, and laid upon his bed. 33 He went in therefore, and shut the door upon them twain, and prayed unto the Lord 34 After he went up, and q The like did Eliiah to the widows son at Sarepta. 1. King. 17. 21. and S. Paul. Act, 20. to signifying care that aught to be in them, 〈◊〉: bear the word of God and are distributers of the spiritual life. lay upon the child, and put his mouth on his mouth, and his eyes upon his eyes, and his hands upon his hands, and stretched himself upon him, and the flesh of the child waxed warm. 35 And he went (from him,) and walked up and down in the house, and went up and spread himself upon him: then the child sneezed r Meaning, oftentimes. seven times, and opened his eyes. 36 Then he called Gehazi, and said, Call this Shunammite. So he called her, which came in unto him. And he said unto her, Take thy son. 37 And she came, and fell at his feet, and bowed herself to the ground, and took up her son, and went out. 38 afterward Elisha returned to Gilgal, and a famine (was) in the s That is, in the land of Israel. land, and the children of the Prophets dwelled with him, And he said unto his servant, Set on the great pot, and seeth pottage for the children of the Prophets. 39 And one went out into the field, to gather herbs, and found, (as it were,) a wild vine, and gathered thereof t Which the 〈◊〉 call 〈◊〉, and is most vehement and dangerous in purging. wild gourds his garmentfull, and came and shred them into the pot of pottage: for they knew it not. 40 So they powered out for the men to eat: and when they did eat of the pottage, they cried out, and said, Othou man of God u They feared that they were poisoned, because of the bitterres. death (is) in the pot: and they cold not eat (thereof.) 41 Then he said, Bring meal. And he cast it into the pot, and said, power out forth people, that they may eat: and there was none evil in the pot. 42 ¶ Then came a man from Baal-shalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits, (even) twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat. 43 And his servant answered, How should I set this before an hundredth men? He said again, Give it unto the people that they may eat: for thus saith the Lord, They shall eat, and there x It is not the 〈◊〉 of bread that satisfieth, but the blessing that God giveth. shall 〈◊〉. 44 So he set it before them, and they did eat, and left over, according to the word of the Lord. CHAP. V. 1 Naamán the Syrian is healed of his leprosy. 16 Elisha refuseth his gifts. 27 Gehazi is stricken with leprosy, because he took money, and raiment of Naaman. 1 Now was there one Naaman captain of the host of the King of Aram, a great man, and honourable in the sight of his Lord, because that by him the Lord had a Here appeareth that among the insideles GOD hath his and also that the infideles have them in estimation, which do good to their country. delivered the Aramites. He also was a mighty man (and) valiant, (but) a leper. 2 And the Aramites had go out by bands, and had taken a little maid of the land of 〈◊〉, and she ” 〈◊〉. she was before. served Naamans' wife. 3 And she said unto her masters, Would GOD my Lord (were) with the b Meaning, 〈◊〉 ha'. Prophet that is in Samaria, he would soon 〈◊〉 him of his leprosy. 4 And c That is, Naaman told it to the king of Syria. he went in, and told his Lord, saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel. 5 And the King of Aram said, Go thy way thither, and I will sand a letter unto the King of Israel. And he departed, and d To give this as a 〈◊〉 to the Prophet. took ” 〈◊〉 in his hand with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand (pray ces) of gold, and ten change ofraiments. 6 And brought the letter to the King of Israel to this effect, Now when this letter is come unto thee, understand, that I have sent thee Naaman my servant, that thou may est heal him of his leprosy. 7 And when the King of Israel had read the letter, he rend his clotheses, and said, Am I God, to kill and to give life, that he doth sand to me, that I should heal a man from his leprosy? wherefore considre, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me. 8 But when Elisha the man of God had herded that the King of Israel had rend his clotheses, he sent unto the King, saying, e The Prophet re 〈◊〉 the king because he did not consider that God was true in his 〈◊〉 and therefore would not leave 〈◊〉 Church 〈◊〉 of a Prophet, whose prayers he would hear, and to whom other should have recourse for comfort. Wherefore haste thou rend thy clotheses? Let him come no we to me, and he shall know, that there is a Prophetin Israel. 9 ¶ Then Naaman came with his horses, and with his charets, and stood at the door of the house of Elishá. 10 And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash thee in lordéns seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be cleansed. 11 But Naaman was f Man's reason 〈◊〉, when it considereth one lie the signs and 〈◊〉 things and hath not regard to the word of God, 〈◊〉 is there contained. wroth and went away, and said, Behold, I thought with myself, He will surely come out, and stand, and call on the Name of the Lord his God and put his hand on the place, and heal the leprosy. 12 Are not Abanáh and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash me in them, and be cleansed? So he turned, and departed in displeasure. 13 But his servants came, and spoke unto him, and said, g This declareth that servants 〈◊〉 to reverence and love their masters as children their fathers, and like wise ma sters toward their 〈◊〉 must be affectioned as toward their children. Father, (if) the Prophet had commanded thee a great thing, wouldest thou not have it? how much rather then, when he says to thee, Wash, and be clean? 14 Then went he down, and * washed himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again, like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. 15 ¶ And he turned again to the man of God, Luke. 4. 27. he, and all his company, and came and stood before him and said, Behold, now I know that (there is) no GOD in all the world but in Israel: now therefore, I pray thee, take ” Ebr. blessing. a reward of thy servant. 16 But he said, As the Lord liveth [before whom I stand] I will not receive it. And he would have constrained him to receive it, h So the Lord commandeth that they that receive freely should give also freely. but refused. 17 Moreover Naaman said. Shall there not be given to thy servant two mules load of this earth? for thy servant will hence forth offer neither burned sacrifice, nor 〈◊〉 unto any other God, save unto the Lord 18 Herein the Lord be i He feeleth his 〈◊〉 wounded in being pray sent atidoles service, and therefore 〈◊〉 God to forgive him, jest others by his example might fall to 〈◊〉: for as for his own part he 〈◊〉 that he will never serve any, but the true God merciful unto thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmonn, to worship there, and leaneth on mine hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmón: when I do bow down, (I say,) in the house of Rimmón, the LORD be merciful unto thy servant in this point. 19 Unto whom he said, k The prophet did not approve his act, 〈◊〉 after the common manner of 〈◊〉, he biddeth him far well. Go in peace. So he departed from him about half a days jour neigh of ground. 20 And Gehazi the servant of Elisha the man of God said, Behold, my master hath spared this Aramite Naaman, receiving not those things at his hand that he brought: as the Lord liveth, I will run after him, and take some what of him. 21 So Gehazi followed speedily after Naaman. And when Naamán saw him running after him, l Declaring thereby what honour and 〈◊〉 he bore to the Prophet his master. he light down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well? 22 And he answered, All is well: my master hath sent me, saying, Behold, there become to me, even now from mount Ephraim two young men of the children of the Prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talon of silver, and two change of garments. 23 And Naaman said, Yea, take two talents: and he compelled him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two change of garments, and gave them unto two of his servants, that they might bear them before him. 24 And when he came to “ Or, 〈◊〉, or, 〈◊〉 ets place. the tower, he took them out of their hands, and laid them in the house, and sent away the men: m Naamans' servants. and they departed. 25 ¶ Then he went'in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence (comest thou,) Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whether. 16 But he said unto him, n Was not I pray sent with thee in spirit. Went not mine heart (with thee) when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is this a time to take money, and to receive garments, o That is, money to by possessions with: meaning, that it, is 〈◊〉 ble in the servants of God to have covetous minds. and olives, and vine yards, and sheep, and oxen, and men servants, and maid servant? 27 The leprosy therefore of Naamán shall cleave unto thee, and p To be an example to all such, as by whose 〈◊〉 GOD'S word might be 〈◊〉. to thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper (white) as snow. CHAP. VI 6 Elisha maketh iron to swim 〈◊〉 the water. 8 He discloseth the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 counsel to the King of Israel. 13 Who 〈◊〉 certain to take 〈◊〉, were kept fast in Samaria. 24 Samaria is besieged and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 famine. 1 ANd the children of the Prophets said unto Elisha, Behold, we pray thee, the place where we dwell with thee, is to little for us. 2 Let us now go to Jordan, that we may take thence every man a a Or a piece of wood sit to build with. beam, and make us a place to dwell in. And he answered, Go. 3 And one said, vouchsafe, I pray thee, to go with thy servants. And he answered, I will go. 4 So he went with them, and when they came to Jordan, they cut down wood. 5 And as one was felling of a tre, the “ Or, the 〈◊〉 head. iron fell into the water: then he cried, and said, Alas master, it was but borrowed. 6 And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he showed him the place. Then he cut down (a piece) of wood, and castin thither, and he caused the iron to b God wrought this 〈◊〉 usly to 〈◊〉 me the 〈◊〉 of Elisha, 〈◊〉 whom he had given such abundance of his 〈◊〉. swim. 7 Then he said, Take it up to thee. And he stretched out his hand, and took it. 8 Then the King of Aram warred against Israel and took counsel with his servants, and said, In c Meaning, that he would lie in ambus he & take the 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. such and such a place (shall be) my camp. 9 Therefore the man of GOD sent unto the King of Israel, saying, Beware thou go not over to such a place: for there the Aramites are come down. 10 So the King of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him, and warned 〈◊〉 of, and d The wicked conspire 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉, but God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 and cause their counsel to 〈◊〉 disclosed. saved himself from thence, not once, nor twice. 11 And the heart of the King of Aram was troubled for this thing: therefore he called his servants and said unto them, Will you not show me, which of us (bewrayeth our coum cell) to the King of Israel? 12 Then one of his servants said, None, my Lord, o King, but Elisha the Prophet that is in Israel, telleth the King of Israel, (even) the words that thou speakest in the e There is 〈◊〉 so secret that thou 〈◊〉 go about, but he knoweth 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. unto his King. privy chamber. 13 And he said, Go, and espy where he is, that I may sand and fetch him. And one told him, saying, Behold, (he is) in Dothan. 14 ¶ So he sent the their horses, and charets, and a f Thought 〈◊〉 had been nothing in man's 〈◊〉 to have taken Elisha, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉ked ever doubt and 〈◊〉 they a e never able to prepare power enough, though it be but against one, or a 〈◊〉. mighty host: and they came by night, and compassed the city. 15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early to go out, behold, an host compassed the city with horses and charets. Then his servant said unto him, Alas master, how shall we do? 16 And he answered, g For he was assured of 〈◊〉 help, and that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 camped about 〈◊〉 godly to 〈◊〉 them. Fear not: for they that be with us, are more than they that be with them. 17 Then Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I beseech thee, open his eyes, h That he may behold 〈◊〉 thou hast prepared and 〈◊〉 to rescue us. that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the servant, and he looked, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and charets of fire round about Elisha. 18 So i Meaning, the 〈◊〉 rians his enemies, which came down, thinking themselves 〈◊〉 of him. they came down to him, but Elishá prayed unto the Lord, and said, Smite this people, I pray thee, with blindness. And he then with blindness, according to the word of Elishá. 19 And Elishá said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will lead you to the man whom you seek. But he k Thus he did being led by the Spirit of God and not because he sought his own revengance, but only 〈◊〉 forth the 〈◊〉 of God led them to Samaria. 20 And when they were come to Samaria, Elishá said, Lord, open their eyes that they may se. And the Lord opened their eyes, and they saw, and behold, (they were) in the mids of Samaria. 21 And the King of Israel said unto Elishá when he saw them, l The wicked use 〈◊〉 & grave words to words the servants of God, when they think to have 〈◊〉 commodity by them, though in their heart they 〈◊〉 them. My father, shall I smite them, shall smite them? 22 And he answered, Thou shalt not smite them do est thou not smite them that thou hast taken with thy sword, & with thy bow? (but) set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master. 23 And he made great preparation for them: and when they had eaten and droken, he sent them away: and they went to their master. So the bands of Arám came m For this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 wrought by the Prophet, did more prevail for common 〈◊〉, then if they had been overcomein battle for they returned no more at that time to 〈◊〉 against Israel, 〈◊〉 in that King's daves. no more into the land of Israel. 24 But afterward Ben-hadád King of Arám gathered all his host, and went up, & besieged Samaria. 25 So there was a great famine in Samaria: for lo, they besieged it until an asses head was at four score (pieces) of silver, and the fourth part of a kab of dove's n The 〈◊〉 writ, that they burned it in the siege for lack of wood. dung at five (pie ces) of silver. 26 And as the King of Israel was going upon the brickwall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, o King. 27 And he said, (Seeing) the Lord doth not succour thee, how should I help thee with the o Meaning, a nigh kind of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 cotne & wine, etc. barn, or with the wine press? 28 Also the King said unto her, What aileth thee And she answered, This woman said unto me Give thy son, that we may eat him to day, and we will eat my son tomorrow. 29 * So we sod my son, and did eat him: and Deut. 26, 57 I said to her the day after, Give thy son, that we may eat him, but she hath hide her son. 30 And when the King had herded the words of the woman, he rend his clotheses, [and as he went upon the brickwall, the people looked, and behold, he had sack clot “ Or, under his clotheses. within p Thus 〈◊〉, when they feel God's 〈◊〉, think to please him 〈◊〉 ceremo 〈◊〉, whom in 〈◊〉 they will not know upon his flesh] 31 And he said, God do so to me and more also if the head of Elishá the son of Shaphát shall stand on him this day. 32 [Now Elishá sat in his house, and the Elders sat with him] And (the King) sent a man before him: (but) before the messenger came to him, he said to the Elders, See you not how this q Meaning, jeho 〈◊〉 Achab's son ne who killed the Prophets & caused Naboth to bestoned. murderers son hath sent to take away mine head? take heed when the messenger cometh, (and) shut the door, and handle him roughly at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him? 33 While he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him, and said, Behold, this evil cometh of the Lord: r So the wicked fall 〈◊〉 a rage & desperation, if they find not so deign remedy against their 〈◊〉. should I attend on the Lord any longer? CHAP. VII. 1 Elishan prophesieth plenty of victual and other things to Samaria. 6 The Syrians run away and have no man following them. 17 The prince that would not believe the word of Elisha is trodden to death. 1 THen Elishá said, Heareye the word of the Lord: thus says the Lord, a The godly are ever 〈◊〉 of God's help in their necessities, but the 〈◊〉 & hours are only revealed by God's Spirit. tomorrow this time a measure of fine flower (shallbe) sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel in the gate of Samaria. 2 Then a prince, on whose hand the King b To whom the King gave the charge and over fight of 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 17. leaned, answered the man of God, and said, Though the Lord would make c He 〈◊〉 ocketh at the 〈◊〉 words, saying that if God 〈◊〉 down 〈◊〉. from 〈◊〉 that this cold 〈◊〉 co me to 〈◊〉. windows in the heaven, cold this thing come to pass? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thy eyes, but thou shalt not d Thy inside 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, when thou shalt see 〈◊〉 miracle and yet not be partaker the 〈◊〉. eat thereof. 3 Now there were four leprous men at the e For it was commanded in the Law that they slulde dwell a part and not among there brethren, Levi. 〈◊〉 46. entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 4 If we say, We will entre into the city, the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and 〈◊〉 we sit here, wedye also. Now therefore come, and let us fall into the camp of the Aramites: if they save our lives, we shall live: and if they kill us, we are but dead. 5 So they 〈◊〉 up in the twilight, to go to the camp of the Aramites: and when they were come to the utmost part of the camp of the Aramites, lo, there was no man there. 6 For the Lord had caused the camp of the Aramites to hear a f Thus God 〈◊〉 not great preparation to destroy the wicked, though 〈◊〉 be never so many for he can 〈◊〉 them with a small noise or shaking of a leaf. noise of charets and a noise of horses, (and) a noise of a great army so that they said one to another, Behold, the King of 〈◊〉 hath hired against us the Kings of the Hittites, and the Kings of the Egyptians to come upon us. 7 Wherefore they arose, & fled in the twilight and left their tents and their horses, & their 〈◊〉, (even) the camp as it was, and g 〈◊〉 wicked need no greater 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their own conscience to 〈◊〉 them. fled for their 〈◊〉. 8 And when these lepers came to the utmost part of the camp, they entered into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver and gold, and raiment, and went and hide it: after they returned, and entered into another tent, and carried thence (also,) and went, and hide it. 9 Then said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace, if we tarry till day light, some “ Or, we shallbe punished for our fault. mischief will come upon us. Now therefore come, let us go, and tell the King's household. 10 So they came, and called unto the porters of the city, and told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Aramites, and lo, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied and asses tied: and the tents (are) they were. 11 And the porters cried and declared to the King's house within. 12 Then the King arose in the night, and said unto his servants, h He 〈◊〉 the Prophets' words, and there fore cold believe nothing, as they which are more 〈◊〉 than godly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more perils than needeth. I will show you now, what the Aramites have done unto us. They know that we are asfamished, therefore they are go out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city. 13 And one of his servants answered, and said, Let men take now five of the horses that remain, and are left in thee (city,) [behold, they are even as all the i There are no more left, but they, or the rest are consumed with the 〈◊〉 as the rest of the people. multitude of Israel that are left therein: behold, (I say,) they are as the multitude of the Israelites that are cosumed] and we will sand to se. 14 So they took “ Or, two horses of the chariot, which were accu〈◊〉 〈◊〉 draw in the 〈◊〉. two charets of horses, and the King sent after the host of the Aramites, saying, Go and se. 15 And they went after them unto Jordan, and lo, all the way was full of clotheses and vessels which the Aramites had cast from them in their haste and the messengers returned, and told the King. 16 Then the people went out and spoilt the camp of the Aramites: so a measure of fine flower was at a shekel, and two 〈◊〉 of barley at a shekel k Which he spoke by the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 1. according to the word of the Lord 17 And the King gave the prince [on whose hand he leaned] the charge of the gate, & the people l As the people pressed out of the gate 〈◊〉 run to the Syrians 〈◊〉 where they had herded was meat, and great spoil 〈◊〉. trod upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, which spoke it, when the King came down to him. 18 And it came to pass, as the man of God had spoken to the King, saying, Two measures of barley at a shek el & a 〈◊〉 of fine flower shallbe at a shek el, tomorrow about this time in the gate of Samaria. 19 But the prince had answered the man of God and said, Though the Lord would make windows in the heaven, cold 〈◊〉 come so to pass? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thy eyes, but thou shalt not eat thereof. 20 And so it came unto him: for the people trod upon him in the gate, and he died. CHAP. VIII. 1 〈◊〉 prophesieth unto the Shunammire the dearth of seven year. 12 He 〈◊〉 to Hazael that he shallbe King of Syria 〈◊〉 Hereigneth after 〈◊〉 16 jehoram reigneth over judah. 20 Edóm falls from judah. Oftentime succeedeth 〈◊〉. 1 THen spoke Elishá unto the woman, * whose Chap. 4, 〈◊〉. son he had restored to life, saying, up, and go, thou, and thy house, and sojourn where thou a Where 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a commodious place to dwell, where as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. canst sojourn: for the Lord hath called for a famine, and it cometh 〈◊〉 upon the land seven years. 2 And the woman arose, and did after the saying of the man of God, and went both she and her household and sojourned in the land of the Philistines seven years. 3 ¶ And at the seven years end, the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines and went out b That is to complain on th' m which had taken her possessions while she was 〈◊〉. to call upon the King for her house and for her land. 4 And the King talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great acts, that Elishá hath done. 5 And as he told c Gods wonder full providence appeareth in this that 〈◊〉 caused the king to be the to hear of him, whom before 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ned, and also he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an 〈◊〉 to the pour widows sure. the King, how he had restored one dead to life, behold, the woman, whose son he had raised to life, called upon the King for her house and for her land. Then Gehazi said, My lord, o King, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elishá restored to life. 6 And when the King asked the woman, she told him: so the King appointed her an Eunuch, saying, Restore thou all that are hers, and all the d The king caused that to be iuslely restored which was wrongfully l. olden from her. fruits of (her) Iádes since the day she left the land, even until this time. 7 ¶ Then Elishá came to Damascus, and Ben-hadád the King of Arám was sick, and one told him, saying, The man of God is come hither. 8 And the King said unto Hazael, Take a present in thy hand, and go meet the man of GOD, that thou mayest inquire of the Lord by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? 9 ¶ So Hazael went to meet him, and took the present in his hand, & of every e Of all the chief est and precious things of the country. good thing of Damascus, (even) the burden of forty camels, and came and stood before him, and said, Thy son Ben-hadád King of Arám ha' the sent me to thee, saying, Shall I recover of this disease? 10 And Elishá said to him, Go, (and) say unto him, Thou shalt f Meaning that he should recover of this disease: 〈◊〉 he knew that this messenger Hazael should 〈◊〉 him to obtain the king doom. recover: howbeit the Lord 〈◊〉 snewed me, that he shall surely dye. 11 And he looked upon him steadfastly till (Hazael) was ashamed, and the man of GOD wept. 12 And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou shalt do unto the children of Israel: (for) their strong cities shalt thou set on fire, and their young men shalt thou slay with the sword, and shalt dash their infants (against the stones,) and rend in pieces their women with child. 13 Then Hazael said, What? is thy servant a g That I should be 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 & pity. dog, that I should do this great thing? And Elishá answered, The Lord hath showed me, that thou shalt be King of Arám. 14 ¶ So he departed from Elishá, and came to his master, who said to him, What said Elishá to thee? And he answered, He told me that thou shouldest recover. 15 And on the morrow he took a thick clot and dipped it in water, and h Under 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 or ease him, he slyffed him with this 〈◊〉. spread it on his face, and he died: and Hazael reigned in his stead. 16 ¶ * Now in the fift year of Jorám the son of Aháb King of Israel, and of Jehoshaphat King of Iudáh, i Read Chap. 1. 17. jehorám the son of Jehoshaphat KING of Iudáh began k He was confirmed in his king doom after his father's death, to reign. 17 He was two and thirty year old, when he began to reign: and he reigned eight year in Jerusalem. 18 And he walked in the ways of the Kings of Israel, as did the house of Aháb: for the l The holy Ghost showeth hereby what danger it is to join with infideles. daughter of Aháb was his wife, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord 19 Yet the Lord would not destroy Iudáh, for David his servants sake, * as he had promised him to give him a light (and) to his children 2. Sam. 7. 13. for ever. 20 ¶ In those days Edóm m Which had been subject from David's time until this time of Iehorám. rebelled from under the hand of Iudáh, and made a King over themselves. 21 Therefore Jorám went to Zair, and all his charets with him, and he arose by night, and smote the Edomites which were about him with the captains of the charets, and the people fled into their tents. 22 So Edóm rebelled from under the hand of Iudáh unto this day, then n This was a city in Iudáh given to the Levites, jos h. 〈◊〉. and after turned from King jehorám be cause of his 〈◊〉. Libnáh rebelled at that same time. 23 Concerning the rest of the acts of Jorám & all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kingof judáh? 24 And jorám 〈◊〉 with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And * Ahaziáh his son reigned in his 2. Chro. 22. 1. stead. 25 ¶ In the twelft year of joràm the son of Aháb King of Israel did Ahaziáh the son of jehorám King of Iudáh begin to reign. 26 o Which is to be understand, thathe was made King, when his father reigned, but after his father's death he was 〈◊〉 King, when he was forty two year old, as 2. Chro. 22. 2. Two and twenty year old was Ahaziáh when he begun to reign, & he reigned one year in Jerusalem, & his mother's name (was) Athaliáh the daughter of Omri King of Israel. 27 And he walked in the way of the house of Aháb, and did evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Aháb: for he was the son in law of the house of Aháb. 28 And he went with Jorám the son of Aháb to war against Hazael King of Arám in p Which was 〈◊〉 in the tribe of Gad beyon deal ordéns. Ramóh Gilead, & the Aramites smote Ioram. 29 And King jorám returned to be healed in q This is a city belonging to the tribe of 〈◊〉. Izreel of the wounds which the Aramites had given him at Ramáh, when he fought against Hazael King of Arám And Ahaziáh the son of jehorám King of judah went down to see Jorám the son of Aháb in Izreel, because he was sick. CHAP. IX. 6 jehú is made King of Israel. 24 And killeth Iehorám the King thereof, 27 And Ahaziah, otherwise called Ochozias the King of 〈◊〉. 33 And causeth jezebel to be cast down out of a window, and the dogs did eat her. 1 THen Elishá the Prophet called one of the children of the Prophets, and said unto him, * a Prepare thy selfe to go 〈◊〉 aboutthy business for in those country they used long garments, which they tucked up, when they went about earnest business. Girdeth y loins and take this box 1. Kin. 19 27 of oil in thy hand, and get thee to Ramóth Gilead. 2 And when thou comest thither, look where (is) jehú the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, and go, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and lead him ” Ebr. from chamber to chamber. to a secret chamber. 3 Then take the box of oil, and power it on his head, and say, Thus sayeth the Lord, I have anointed thee for King over Israel, them open the door, & flee without any tarrying. 4 So the servant of the Prophet gate him to Ramóth Gilead. 5 And when he came in, behold, the captains of the army were sitting. And he said, I have a message to thee, o captain. And jehú said, Unto which of all us? And he answered, To thee, o captain. 6 And he arose, and went into the house, and he powered the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, I have b This anointing was for Kings, 〈◊〉 & Propheteswhich were all figures of Messiáh, in whom these three offices were accomplished. anointed thee (for) King over the people of the Lord, (even) over Israel. 7 And thou shalt smite the house of Aháb thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the Prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the Lord * of the hand of Jezebel. 1. King. 25. 21. 8 For the whole house of Aháb shallbe destroyed: 1. Kin 14 10. & 21. 21. and * I will cut of from Aháb, him that maketh water against the wall, aswell him that 1. King. 14. 10. and 21. 30. is shut up, as him that is left in Israel. 1. King. 16. 3. 9 And I will make the house of Aháb like the house * of jeroboám the son of Nebát, and like the house * of Baashá the son of Ahiiáh. 10 And the dogs shall eat Iezebel in the field of Izreel, and there shallbe none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled. 11 ¶ Then jehú came out to the c That is, the rest of the army, whom he called before, his brethren 〈◊〉. 2. servants of his lord. And (one) said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this d In this estimation the world have the ministers of God not withstanding for asmuch as the world hath ever slandered the children of God, (yea they called the son of God a deceiver and said he had the devil) therefore they ought not to be discouraged. mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, You know the man, and what his talk was. 12 And they said, It is false, tell us it now. Then he said, Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying Thus says thelord, I have anointed thee for King over Israel. 13 Then they made haste, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blue the trumpet, saying, jehú is King. 14 So jehú the son of jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against joram [Now joram kept Ramoth Gilead, he and all israel because ofhazaél King of Arám. Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. 15 And * King Iorám returned to be healed in Izreel of the wounds, which the Aramites had given him, when he fought with Hazael King of Arám] and jehú said, If it be your minds, let no man depart and escape out of the city, to go and tell in Izreel. 16 So jehú gate up into a chariot, and went to Izreel: for Jorám lay there, and e God had thus ordained, as is read 2. Chro. 22. 7. that this wicked and 〈◊〉 King, who was more ready to gratify wicked 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 en to obey the will of God, should perish with him, by whose 〈◊〉 he thought to have been stronger. Ahaziáh King of Iudáh was come down to see joram. 17 And the watchman that stood in the tower in Izreel, spied the company of jehú as he came, and said, I see a company. And jehoram said, Take a horseman and sand to meet them, that he may say, Is it peace? 18 So there went one on horseback to meet him, & said, Thus says the King, Is it peace? And jehú said, What hast thou to do with peace? “ Or, followeme. turn behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again. 19 Then he sent out another on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus says the King, Is it peace? And jehú answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn behind me. 20 And the watchman told, saying, He came to them (also,) but cometh not again, and the marching (is) like the marching of jehú the son of Nimshi: for he marcheth f As one that went earnestly about his enterprise. furiously. 21 ¶ Then 〈◊〉 said, Make ready: and his chariot was made ready. And jehoram King of Israel and Ahaziah King of judah went out either of them in his chariot against jehú, & 〈◊〉 him in the field of Naboth the Izréelite. 22 And when jehoram saw jehú, he said, Is it peace, jehú? And he answered, What g Meaning that 〈◊〉 much as God is their enemy because of their sins, that he will ever 〈◊〉 up some to revenge his cause. peace? the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel, & her witch crafts (are) yet in great number. 23 Then Iehorám 〈◊〉 his hand, and fled, & said to Ahaziáh, O Ahaziáh, (there is) treason. 24 But lehú took abowe in his hand, and smote 1. King. 〈◊〉. 23. lehorám between the shoulders, that the arrow went through his heart: and he fell down in his chariot. 25 Then said (jehú) to Bidkanr a captain, Take, (and) cast him in some place of the field of Naboth the 〈◊〉: for I remember that when I & thou road together after Aháb his father, the Lord “ Or, spoke this prophecieagainst him. laid this burden upon him. 26 * 〈◊〉 I have seen yesterday the blood of 〈◊〉, and the blood of his h By this place it is 〈◊〉, that jezebel caused both 〈◊〉 & his sons to be put to death that 〈◊〉 might enjoy his 〈◊〉 more quietly: forels 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 might have claimed possession. sons, said the Lord, and I will tender it thee in this field, says the Lord: now therefore take (and) cast him in the field, according to the word of the Lord 27 But when Ahaziáh the King of Iudáh saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house: and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot: (and they smote him) in the going up to 〈◊〉, which is by Ibleám. And he fled to i After that he was wounded in 〈◊〉 he fled to M giddo which was a city of 〈◊〉. Megiddo, and there died. 28 And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David. 29 ¶ And in the k That is, 〈◊〉 whole years: for Chap. 8. 25. before when he said that he began to reign 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 year of Jorám, he taketh part of the year for the whole. eleventh year of Jorám the son of-Aháb, began Ahaziáh to reign over Iudáh. 30 And when jehú was come to Izreel, Jezebel herded of it, and 〈◊〉 her face, and tired her head, l Being of an haughty and 〈◊〉 nature, she would still 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉 state and dignity. and looked out at a window. 31 And as 〈◊〉 entered at the gate, she said, Had m As though she would say, Can any 〈◊〉, or any that rises against his superior, have good 〈◊〉. Zimri peace, which slew his master? 1. King 16. 10. 32 And he list up his eyes to the window, and said, Who is on my side, who? Then two (or) three of her “ Or, chief servants eunuchs looked unto him. 33 And he said, Cast her down: and they cast her down, n This he did by the 〈◊〉 of the Spirit of God that her blood should be shed, that had 〈◊〉 the blood of 〈◊〉, to be a spenctacle and example of God's 〈◊〉 to all tyrants. and he sprinkled of her blood upon the brickwall, and upon the horses, and he trod her under foot. 34 And when he was come in, he did eat & drink, & said, visit now yonder cursed woman, and bury her: for she is a o To 〈◊〉, of the King of zidon. King's daughter. 35 And they went to bury her, but they found no more of her then the skull and the feet, & 1 King 16. 〈◊〉. the palms of her hands. 36 Wherefore they came again & told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spoke ” Ebr. by the hand of. by his servant Eliiáh the Tishbite, saying, * In the field of Izreel shall the dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel. 1. King. 〈◊〉. 23. 37 And the carcase of Iezebel shallbe as dung upon the ground in the field of Izreel, so that none shall say, p Thus Gods iud gements appear even in this world against them that suppress his word and persecute his servants. This is Jezebel. CHAP. X, 6 jehú causeth the seventy sons of Aháb to be 〈◊〉. 13 And after that forty and two of Ahaziah's brethren. 25 He killeth also all thepriests of Báal, 35 After his death his son reigneth in his stead. 1 AHáb had now seventy a The Scripture useth co call them sons which are either children, or nephews. sons in Samaria. And jehú written letters, and sent to Samaria unto the rulers of Izreel, (and) to the Elders, and to the bringers up of Ahab's children, to this effect, 2 Now when this letter cometh to you, [for you have with you your master's sons, you have with you both charets and horses, & a defensed city, and armour] 3 Consider therefore which of your master's sons is best and most meet, and b He written this to picue them 〈◊〉 they would take his part or no. set him on his father's throne, and fight for your master's house. 4 But they were exceedingly a frayed, and said, Behold, two Kings cold not stand before him, how shall we then stand? 5 And he that was governor of (Ahab's) house and he that ruled the city, and the Elders, & the bringers up of the children sent to jehú, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us: we will make no King: do what 〈◊〉 good to thee. 6 ¶ Then he written another letter to them, saying, 〈◊〉 you be mine, and will obey my voice, c God as a just judge punis 〈◊〉 the wicked children of wicked parents unto the third and fourt generation. take the heads of the men (that are) your master's sons, and come to me to Izreel by tomorrow this time. [Now the King's sons (even) seventy persons (were) with the great men of the city, which brought them up] 7 And when the letter came to them, they took the King's sons, and slew the seventy persons, and laid their heads in baskets, and sent them unto him to Izreel. 8 ¶ Then there came a messenger and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the King's sons. And he said, Let them lay them on two heaps at the entering in of the gate until the morning. 9 And when it was day, he went out, and stood and said to all the people, You be d You can not 〈◊〉 stely 〈◊〉 me for the King's death, seeing you have done the like to his posterity for the Lord commandedme, and moved you to execute this his judgement. righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these? 10 Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the word of the Lord, which the Lord spoke concerning the house of Aháb: for the Lord hath brought to pass the things that he spoke ” Ebb, by the hand of. by his servant * Eliiáh. 11 So jehú slew all that remained of the house 1. King. 〈◊〉. 29 of Aháb in Izreel, and all that were great with him, and his familiars and his c Meanirg which 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 priests. priests, so that he let none of his remain. 12 ¶ And he arose, and departed and came to Samaria. (And) as jehú was in the way by an house where the shepherds did shear, 13 He met with the brethren of Ahaziáh King of Iudáh and said, Who are you? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziáh, and go down to salute the children of the King and the children of the Queen. 14 And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the well be side the house where the sheep are shorn, (even) two and forty men, and he f Thus Gods vengeance is upon them that have any part or familiarity with the wicked left not one of them. 15 ¶ And when he was departed thence, he met with jehonadáb the son of Recháb coming to meet him, and he g For he feared God and lamented the wickedness of those times therefore 〈◊〉 was glad to join with him: of Recháb read. “ Or, praised God for him. blessed him and said to him, Is thy heart upright, as mine heart is toward thy? And jehonadáb answered, Yea, doubtless. (Then) give me thy hand. And when he had given him his hand he took him up to him into the 〈◊〉. 16 And he said, Come with me, and see the zeal jerem. 〈◊〉. 2. that I have for the Lord: so they made him ride in his chariot. 17 And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahàb in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke to Eliiáh. 18 Then jehú assembled all the people, & said unto them, Aháb served h Here Báal is ta 〈◊〉 for Ashteroth the idol of the zidonians, 〈◊〉 jezebel caused to be worshiped, as it is also so used. Báal a little, (but) jehú shall serve him much more. 19 Now therefore call unto me all the prophe tes of Báal, all his servants, and all his priests, & let not a man be lacking: for I have a great sacrifice for Báal: who soever is lacking, he shall not live. But jehú did it by a subtility to 1. King. 16. 32. and 22. 54. destroy the servants of Báal. 20 And jehú said, ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. Proclaim a solemn assembly for Báal. And they proclaimed it. 21 So jehú sent unto all Israel, and all the servants of Báal came, and there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Báal, and the house of Báal was full from end to end. 22 Then he said unto him that had the charge of the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the servants of Báal. And he brought them out vestments- 23 And when jehú went, and jehonadáb the son of Recháb into the house of Báal, he said unto the servants of Báal, Search diligently, and look, jest there be here with you (any) of the i Thus God would have his servants preserved, and idolaters destroyed: as in his Law he 〈◊〉 express commandment. servants of the Lord, but the servants of Báal only. 24 And when they went in to make sacrifice & burned offering, jehú appointed fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands, escape, “ Or, he shall die for him. his 〈◊〉 (shallbe) for his soul. Deut. 〈◊〉. 25 And when he had made an end of the burned offering, jehú said to the guard, and to the captains, Go in, slay them, let not a man come out. And they smote them with the edge of the sword. And the guard, and the captains cast them, out, and went unto the k which city was near to Samaria. city, (where was) the temple of Báal. 26 And they brought out the images of the temple of Báal, and burned them. 27 And they destroyed the image of Báal, and threw down the house of Báal, and made aiakes of it unto this day. 28 So jehú destroyed Báal out of Israel. 29 But from the sins of jeroboám the son of Nebát which made 〈◊〉 to sin, jehú departed not from them, (neither from) the golden calves that were in Beth-éland that were in Dan. 30 〈◊〉 And the Lord said unto jehú, Because thou hast diligently executed that which was right in mine eyes, (and) hast doneunto the house of Aháb according to all things that were in mine heart, (therefore) shall thy l Thus God approveth and rewardeth his zeal, in 〈◊〉 God's judgement albeit his wickedness was afterward punished. sons unto the fourte (generation) sit on the throne of Israel. 31 But jehú regarded notto walk in the law of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart: (for) he departed not from the sins of jero boám, which made Israel to sin. 32 In those days the Lord began to loath Israel, " Or, to cut them of. and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel, 33 From Jordan Eastward, (even) all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and them that were of Manasseh, from Aroér [which is by the river Arnonn] and Gilead and 〈◊〉. 34 Concerning the rest of the acts of jehú, and all that he did, and all his valiant deeds, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 35 And jehu slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria, and 〈◊〉 his son reigned in his stead. 36 And the time that jehú reigned over Israel in Samaria is eight and twenty years. CHAP. XI. 1 Athaliah putteth to death all the King's sons, except joash the son of Ohoziah. 4 joash is appointed King 15 〈◊〉 causeth 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 He maketh a covenant 〈◊〉 God and the people. 18 Baal and 2. Chro. 22. 〈◊〉. his priests are destroyed. 1 THen * Athaliah the mother of Ahaziáh when she see that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the a Meaning all the posterity of 〈◊〉 haphát, to whom the king doom appertained, thus God used the cruelty of this woman to destroy the whole family of Aháb. Kings sede. 2 But 〈◊〉 bathe daughter of King jorám, (and) sister to Ahaziáh b The Lord pro missed to maintain the family of David and not to quench the light thereof: therefore he moved the heart of jeho shéba to preserve him. took loásh the son of Ahaziàh, and stole him from amcng the King's sons that should be slain, (both) him and his nurse, (keeping them) in the bed c Where the Priests did lie. chamber, and they hide him from Athaliah, so that he was not slain. 3 And he was with her hide in the house of the Lord six year: and Athaliáh did reign over the land. 4 ¶ * And the seventh year d The chief Priest 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 house band. jehoiadá sent & took the captains 〈◊〉 hundreds, with (other) captains and them of the guard, and 2. Chro. 23. 3. caused them to come unto him into the house of the Lord, and made a covenant with them, & took an oath of them in the house of the Lord and showed them the King's son. 5 And he commanded them, saying, This is it that you must do, The third part of e Of the Levites which had charge of the keeping of the Temple & kept watch by course. you, that cometh on the Sabbath, shall f 〈◊〉 none should come upon them, while they were crowning the king. ward toward the King's house. 6 And (another) third part in the gate of g Called the Last 〈◊〉 of the Temple. Sur and (another) third part in the gate behind them of the guard: and you shall keep watch “ 〈◊〉, that none 〈◊〉 his order. in the house of Massáh. 7 And two parts of you, (that is,) all that h Whose charge is ended. go out on the Sabbath day, shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the King. 8 And you shall compass the King round about every man with his weapon in his hand, and whosoever cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: be you with the King, as he goeth out and in. 9 ¶ And the captains of the hundreds did according to all that jehoiadá the Priest commanded, and they took every man his men that entered in (to their charge) on the i Read 〈◊〉. 5. and 7. Sabbath with them that went out (of it) on the Sabbath, and came to jehoiadá the Priest. 10 k To wit, jehoiadá. And the priest gave to the captains of hundreds the spears and the shields that were King David's, and were in the house of the Lord 11 And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side, about the altar and about the house, round about the King. 12 Then he brought out l That is, Ioásh, which had been kept secret six you res. the King's son, and put the crown upon him & (gave him) m Meaning, the 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his throne is 〈◊〉. the Testimony, and they made him King: also they anointed him, and clapped their hands, & said, God save the King. 13 ¶ And when Athaliáh herded the noise of the running of the people, she came in to the people in the house of the Lord 14 And when she looked, behold, the King stood by a n where the 〈◊〉 place was in the Temple. pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the King, and all the people of the land rejoiced, & blue with trumpets. Then Athaliáh rend her clotheses, & cried, Treason treason. 15 But Ichoiadá the Priest commanded the captains of the hundreds that had the rule of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth “ Or, out of the Temple. of the ranges, & he that o To take his part. 〈◊〉 her, let him die by the sword for the Priest had said, let her not be slain in the house of the Lord 16 Then they laid hands on her, & she went by the way, by the which the horses go to the house of the King, and there was she slain. 17 And jehoiadá made a covenant between the Lord and p That both the king and the people should maintain the true 〈◊〉 of God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. the King, & the people, that they should be the Lords people: like wise between the q That 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 govern, 〈◊〉 they obey in the fear of God. King and the people. 18 Then all the people of the land went into the house of Báal, and destroyed it with his altars, & his images broke they down courageously, & slew 〈◊〉 the priest of Báal before the r Even in the place where he had blasphemed God and thought to have 〈◊〉 by his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 God powered his vengeance upon him. 〈◊〉: and the s To wit, jehoiadá. Priest set a guard over the house of the Lord 19 Then he took the captains of hundreds, and the (other) captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land: and they brought the King from the house of the Lord, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the King's house: and he sat him down on the throne of the Kings. 20 And all the people of the land rejoiced, & the city was in quiet, t Which by 〈◊〉 cruelty and persecution had vexed the whole land before. for they had slain Athaliáh with the sword beside the King's house. 21 Seven year old was jehoásh when he began to reign. CHAP. XII. 6 jehoásh maketh provision for the repairing of the Temple. 16 He stayeth the King of Syria by a present from coming against Jerusalem. 20 He is killed by two of his servants. 1 IN* the seventh year of jehú jehoásh began 2 〈◊〉. 14. to reign, and reigned forty years in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Zibiáh of Beer-Sheba. 2 And 〈◊〉 did that which was good in the sight of the Lord all his time that a So long as 〈◊〉 give 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God they 〈◊〉. jehoiadá the Priest taught him. 3 But b So hard a thing it is for them, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be brought to the perfect obedience of God. the high places were not taken away: for the people offered yet and burned incense in the high places. 4 ¶ And jehoásh said to the Priests, All the silver of dedicated things that be brought to the house of the Lord, (that is,) the money of them that are under the c That is, the more of redemption. Exod. 30. 〈◊〉: also the money which the Priest valued the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 27 2, and their 〈◊〉 liberality. count, the money that every man is set at, (and) all the money that one 〈◊〉 willingly, and bringeth into the house of the Lord, 5 Let the Priests take it to them, every man of his acquaintance: and they shall repair the broken d For the Temple which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fifty and 〈◊〉 years before, had many things decayed in it, both by the negligence 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and also by the wickedness of the idolaters. places of the house, wheresoever any decay is found. 6 ¶ Yet in the three and twentieth year of King jehoásh the Priests had not minded that which was decayed in the Temple. 7 Then King jehoásh called for jehoiadá the Priest, and the (other) Priests, and said unto them, Why repair you not the ruins of the Temple? now therefore e He taketh from them the ordering of the money because of their 〈◊〉. receive no more money of your acquaintance, except you deliver it to (repair) the ruins of the Temple. 8 So the Priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the decayed places of the Temple. 9 Then jehoiadá the Priest took a chest and bored an hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the f That is, on the Southside. rightside, as every man cometh into the Temple of the Lord And the Priests that kept the “ Or, vessel. door, put there in all the money that was brought into the house of the Lord 10 And when they saw there was much money in the chiest, the King's secretary came up and the high Priest, and put it up after that they had told the money that was found in the house of the Lord, 11 And they gave the money made ready into the hands of them, g For the King had 〈◊〉 other which were 〈◊〉 for that purpose. that undertook the work, (and) that had the oversight of the house of the Lord: and they paid it out to the carpenters and builders that wrought upon the house of the Lord Chap. 21. 5. 12 And to the masons and hewers of stone, and to buy timber and hewed stone, to repair that was decayed in the house of the Lord, and for all that which was laid out for the reparation of the Temple. 13 Howbeit there was h For these men had only the charge of the reparation of the Temple, and the rest of the money was brought to the King, who caused these afterward to be made. 2. Chron. 24. 14. not made for the house of the Lord bowls of silver, instruments of music, basins, trumpets, nor any vessels of gold, or vessels of silver of the money that was brought into the house of the Lord 14 But they gave it to the workmen, which repaired there with the house of the Lord 15 Moreover, they reckoned not with the men, into whose hands they delivered that money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. 16 The money of the trespass offering and the money of the sin offerings was not brought into the house of the Lord: (for) it was the Priests. 17 ¶ Then came up Hazael King of Arám, and fought against Gath and took it, and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem. 18 And jehoásh King of Iudáh took all the i After the death of jehoiada joash fell to idolatry therefore god rejecteth him, and stirreth up his enemy against him, whom be pacified with the treasures of the Temple: for God would not be served with those gifts, seeing the King's heart was wicked. hallowed things that Jehoshaphát, and Jehoram, and Ahaziáh his father's Kings of judah had dedicated, and that he himself had dedicated, and all the gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the Lord and in the King's house, and sent it to Hazael King of Aram, and he departed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 19 Concerning the rest of the acts of joash and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 20 ¶ And his servants arose and wrought treason, and k Because he had put zachary the son of 〈◊〉 to death. 2. Chro 24. 25. slew Ioásh in the house of l Read. 2. Sam. 〈◊〉 9 milo, when he came down to Sillá. 21 Even “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. jozachár the son of Shimeath, and jehozabád the son of Shommér his servants smote him, and he died: and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead CHAP. XIII. 3 jehoahaz the son of jehu is delivered into the hands of the Syrians. 5 He prayeth unto God and is delivered 〈◊〉 joash his son reigneth in his stead. 24 Hazael dieth. 26 Elisha dieth. 1 IN the three and twentieth year of joash the son of Ahaziah King of judah, jehoahaz the son of jehu began to reign over Israel in Samaria, (and he reigned) seventeen year. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and followed the sins of jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to a By worshipping the calves, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Israel. sin, (and) departed not therefrom: 3 And the Lord was angry with Israel, and delivered them into the hand of Hazael King of Aram, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lived. (his) days. 4 And jehoahaz besought the Lord, and the Lord herded him: for he saw the trouble of Israel, wherewith the King of Aram troubled them. 5 [And the Lord gave Israel a c To wit, joash the son of jehoahaz. deliverer, so that they came out from under the subjection of the Aramites. And the children of Israel d Safely and with out danger. dwelled in their tents as ” 〈◊〉. as yesterday and before yesterday. before time. 6 Nevertheless they departed not from the sins of the house of jeroboam which made israel sin, (but) walked in them, even the e Wherein they did 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, and which the Lord had 〈◊〉 to be destroyed. grove also remained still in Samaria] 7 For he had left of the people to jehoahaz but fifty horsemen, and ten charets, and ten thousand footmen, because the King f That is, 〈◊〉 and Benhadad his son, as 〈◊〉 3. read of Hazael Chap. 8. 12. of Aram had destroyed them, and made them like Deut. 16. 20. dust beaten to poudre. 8 Concerning the rest of the acts of jehoahaz and all that he did, and his valiant deeds, are they not written in the book of the Chro nicles of the Kings of Israel? 9 And jehoahaz slept with his fathers, and they buried him in Samaria, and joash his son reigned in his stead. 10 ¶ In the seven and thirtieth year of joash King g His chief purpose is to 〈◊〉 the kingdom of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 his promise made to the house of David but by the way he showeth how 〈◊〉 was afflicted and punished for their great 〈◊〉 who though they had now degene rat, yet God both by sending 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and divers punishments did call them unto him again. of judah began jehoash the son of jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, (and reigned) sixteen year. 11 And did evil in the sight of the Lord: (for) he departed not from all the sins of jeroboam the son of Nebat that made Israel to sin, but he walked therein. 12 Concerning the rest of the acts of joash and all that he did, and his valiant deeds (and) how he fought against Amaziah King of judah, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the King of Israel? 13 And joash slept with his fathers, and jeroboam sat upon his seat: and joash was buried in Samaria among the Kings of Israel. 14 ¶ When Elisha fell sick of his sickness, whereof he died, loash the King of Israel came down unto him, and wept upon his face, and said, h Thus they used to call the Prophets and servants of God by whom God bless said his people, as chap. 2. 12. 〈◊〉 that by their 〈◊〉 they did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their country; then by force of arms. O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen of the same. 15 Then Elisha said unto him, Take a bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. 16 And he said to the King of Israel, Put thy hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it. And Elisha put his hands upon the King's hands. 17 And said, Open the window i That is, toward Syria, so that he did not only prophecy with words, but also confirmed him by these signs that he 〈◊〉 have the victory. Eastward. And when he had opened it, Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, (Behold) the arrow of the lords deliverance and the arrow of deliverance against Aram: for thou shalt smite the Aramites in Aphék, till thou hast consumed them. 18 Again he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the King of Israel, Smite the ground. And he smote thrice, and ceased. 19 Then the man of God was k Because he seemed content to have victory against the enemies of God for 〈◊〉, or thrice 〈◊〉 had not a zeal to overcome them 〈◊〉 and to destroy them utterly. angry with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or sixtimes, so thou shouldest have smitten Aram, till thou haddest consumed it, where now thou shalt smite Aram but thrice. 20 ¶ So Elisha died, and they buried him, And (certain) bands of the Moabites came into the land that year. 21 And as they were burying a man, behold, they saw the soldiers: therefore they cast the man into the sepulchre of Elisha. And when the man was down, and touched the bones of Elisha, * he l By this miracle God confirmed the authority of Elisha whose doctrine in his life they contemned, that at this sight they might return and embrace the same doctrine. revived and stood upon Eccles. 48. 14. his feet. 22 ¶ But Hazael King of Aram vexed Israel all the days of jehoahaz. 23 Therefore the Lord had mercy on them, and pitied them, and had respect unto them because of his covenant with Abraham, Izhák, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from him as m That is, until their sins were come to a full measure, & there was no more hope of amend meant. yet. 24 So Hazael the King of Aram died: and Benhadad his son reigned in his stead. 25 Therefore jehoash the son of jehoahaz returned, and took out of the hand of Ben-hadád the son of Hazael the cities which he had taken away by war out of the hand of jehoahaz his father: (for) three times did joash beaten him, and restored the cities unto Israel. CHAP. XIIII. 1 Amaziah the King of judah putteth to death them that slew his father. 7 And after smiteth Edom. 15 joash dieth, and jeroboam his son succeedeth him. And after him reigneth Zachariah. 1 THe second year of joash son of jehoa has King of Israel reigned * Amaziah the 2. Chap. 25. 1. son of joash King of judah. 2 He was five and twenty year old when he began to reign, and reigned nine and twenty year in Jerusalem, and his mother's name (was) jehoadan of Jerusalem. 3 And he did a In the beginning of his reign he 〈◊〉 to have an outward show of godliness, but afterward he become an idolater, and worshipped the idols of the 〈◊〉 means. uprightly in the sight of the lord, yet not like David his father, (but) did according to all that joash his father had done. 4 Notwithstanding the high place were not taken away: (for) as yet the people did sacrifice and burned incense in the high places. 5 ¶ And when the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, * he slew his servants which had Chap. 12. 20. killed the King his father. 6 But the children of those that did slay (him,) he b Because theine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their fathers in that act. slew not, according unto that that is, written in the book of the Law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying, * The father's shall not be put to death for the children, 〈◊〉 the children put to death for Deut. 24. 16. Ezek 18. 20. the fathers: but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. 7 He slew (also) of c For the 〈◊〉 ans, whom David had brought to subjection, did rebel in the time of 〈◊〉 son of 〈◊〉. Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took “ Or, the tower, or, tocke. (the city) of Sela by war, and called the name thereof joktheél unto this day. 8 ¶ Then Amaziah sent messengers to jehoash the son of jehoahaz, son of jehu King of Israel, saying, Come, d Let us fight hand 〈◊〉 hand and 〈◊〉 it by battle, and not destroy one another's cities. let us see one another in the face. 9 Then jehoash the King of Israel sent to Amaziah King of judah, saying, The thistle that is in Lebanon, sent to the e By 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 johoash 〈◊〉 himself to a cedar to because of his great kingdom over ten tribes, and Amaziah to a thist le, because he ruled but over two tribes, and the wild beasts are jehoashes soldiers that spoilt the cities of judah. cedar that is in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and the wild beast that was in Lebanón, went and trod down the thistle. 10 (Because) thou haste smitten Edom, thy heart hath made thee proud: f Brag of the victory, so that thou 〈◊〉 at home and 〈◊〉 me not. brag of glory, and tarry at home, why dost thou provoke to (thine) hurt, that thou shouldest fall, and judah with thee? 11 But Amaziah would not hear: therefore jehoash King of Israel went up: and he and Amaziah King of judah saw one another in the face at Beth-shemesh which is in judah. 12 And judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to their tents. 13 But jehoash King of Israel took Amaziah King of judah, the son of jehoash the son ne of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and “ Or, brought him came to Jerusalem, and broke down the brickwall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the coner gate, four hundredth cubits. 14 And he took all the gold and silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the King's house, and the children that were in g That is, which the Israelites had given to them of judah for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tance of peace. hostage, and returned to Samaria. 15 Concerning the rest of the acts of jehoash which he did and his valiant deeds, and how he sought with Amaziah King of judah, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 16 And jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried at Samaria among the Kings of Israel: and jeroboám his son reigned in his stead. 17 ¶ And Amaziah the son of joash King of judah, lived after the death of jehoash son of jehoahaz King of Israel fifteen year. 18 Concerning the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of judah? 19 But they wrought treason against him in jeru salém, and he fled to h Which city Roboam built in judah for a forte resse. 1. Chro. 11. 9 Lachish, but they sent after him to Lachish, and slew him there. 20 And they brought him on horses, and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David. 21 Then all the people of judah took i Who is also called Vzziah. 2. Chro. 26. 1. Azariah, which was sixteen year old, and made him King for his father Amaziah. 22 He built k Which is also called Elanon or Eloth. Elath, and restored it to judah, after that the King slept with his fathers. 23 ¶ In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of joash King of judah, was jeroboam the son of joash made King over Israel in Samaria, (and reigned) one and forty year. 24 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord: (for) he departed not from all the l Because this idolatry was so vile and almost incredible, that men should forsake the living GOD to worship calves, the work of man's hand, there fore the Scripture doth 〈◊〉 rhymes repeat it in the reproach of all idolaters. sins of jeroboam the son of Nebat, which made Israel to sin. 25 He restored the coast of Israel, from the entering of Hamach, unto the Sea of the wilderness, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spoke ” Ebr. by the hand of. by his servant jonáh the son of Amittái the Prophet, which was of Gath Héphet. 26 For the Lord saw the exceeding bitter affliction of Israel, so that there was none m Read. 1. King. 14, 10. shut up, nor any left, neither yet any that cold help Israel. 27 Yet the Lord ” Ebr. had not spoken. had not decreed to put out the name of Israel from under the heaven, therefore he preserved them by the hand of jeroboám the son of Ioásh. 28 Concerning the rest of the acts of jeroboam and all that he did, and his valiant deeds, (&) how he fought, and how he restored Damascus, and n Which was also called 〈◊〉 of Syria, or 〈◊〉. Hamáth to judáh in Israel, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 29 So jeroboám slept with his fathers, (even) with the King of Israel, and Zachariáh his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XU. 1 Azariáh the King of Iudáh be cometh a leper. 3 Of jotham, 10 Shallúm, 14 Menahém. 23 Pekahiáb. 30 uzziáh. 31 jotham. 38 And Aház. 1 IN the ” Ebr. in thetwen 〈◊〉 year and seventh year. seven and twentieth year of jeroboam King of Israel, began Azariáh, son of Amaziáh King of judáh to reign. 2 Sixteen year old was he, when he was made King, and he reigned two and fifty year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was jecholiáh of Jerusalem. 3 And he did a So long she gave 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 the Prophet. uprightly in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziáh did. 4 But the high places were not put away: (for) the people yet offered, and burned incense in the high places. 5 And the Lord b His father and grand father were 〈◊〉 by their subjects & servants & he, because he would 〈◊〉 the Priest's office 〈◊〉 co God's ordinance, was smitten 〈◊〉 by the hand of God with the leprosy, 2, 〈◊〉. 26 21. smote the King: and he was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelled in an house apart, & Iothám the King's son governed the house, (and) c As viceroy or deputy to his father. judged the peoof the land. 6 Concerning the rest of the acts of Azariáh, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 7 So Azariáh slept with his fathers and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David, and Iothám his son reigned in his stead. 8 ¶ In the eight and thirtieth year of Azariáh King of Iudáh did Zachariáh the son of jeroboám reign over Israel in Samaria six d He was the 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 from jehu, who reigned according to God's pro mes, but in him God began to execute 〈◊〉 against the house of 〈◊〉. months. 9 And did evil in the sight of the Lord, as did his fathers: (for) he departed 〈◊〉 from the sins of jeroboám the son of Nebát, which made Israel to sin. 10 And Shallúm the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him in the sight of the people, and killed e 〈◊〉 was the last in Israel, that had the king doom by succession, save only 〈◊〉 the son ne of 〈◊〉 who reigned but two years. him, and reigned in his stead. 11 Concerning the rest of the acts of Zachariáh, behold, they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 12 This was the * word of the Lord, which he Chap. 10, 10. spoke unto jehú, saying, Thy sons shall sit on the throne of Israel unto the fort (generation) after thee. And it came so to pass. 13 ¶ Shallúm the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Vzziáh King of Iudáh: and he reigned the space of a month in Samaria. 14 For Menahém the son of Gadi went up from Tirzáh, and came to Samaria, & smote Shallum the son of jabenshin Samaria, and slay him, and reigned in his stead. 15 Concerning the rest of the acts of Shallúm and the treason which he wrought, behold, they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 16 ¶ Then Menahém destroyed f Which was a city of Israel that would not receive him to be King. Tiphsáh, and all that were therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzáh, because they opened not to him, and he smote it, and ripped up all their women with child. 17 The nine, & thirtieth year of Azariáh King of Iudáh, begun Menahém the son of Gadi to reign over Israel, (and reigned) ten years in Samaria. 18 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, and departed not all his days from the sin of jeroboám the son of Nebát, which made Israel to sin. 19 ¶ Then Phul the King of 〈◊〉 came against the g That is, of Israel land: and Menahém gave Phul a thousand h In stead of seeking help of God, he went about by 〈◊〉 to purchase the favour of this King being an in fidele, & therefore God for 〈◊〉 him & Phulsone after ward broke pro mes, destroyed his country 〈◊〉 led his people away captive. talents of 〈◊〉, that his hand might be with him, and establish the kingdom in his hand. 20 And Menahém exacted the money in Israel, that all men of substance should give the King of 〈◊〉 fifty shek else of silver a piece: so the King of ashúr returned and tarried not therein the land. 21 Concerning the rest of the acts of Menahém, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 22 And Menahém slept with his fathers, and Pekahiáh his son did reign in his stead. 23 ¶ In the fiftieth year of Azariáh King of judàh, began Pekahiáh the son of Menahém to reign over Israel in Samaria, (& reigned) two year. 24 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord: (for) he departed not from the sins of jeroboam the son of Nebát, which made Israel to sin. 25 And Pekáh the son of Remaliáh, his captain conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria in the place of the King's palace with i Which were of the same conspiracy. Argób and Ariéh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: so he killed him, and reigned in his stead. 26 Concerning the rest of the acts of Pekahiáh and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 27 In the two and fiftieth year of Azariáh King of Iudáh began Pékah the son of Remaliáh to reign over Israel in Samaria, (and reigned) twenty year: 28 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord: (for) he departed not from the sins of jeroboám the son of Nebát, that made Israel to sin. 29 In the days of Pékah King of Israel, k For God 〈◊〉 up 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against Israel for their sins, 〈◊〉, Chro. 5, 26. came Tigláth Pilesér King of ashúr, & took jiôn, and Abél, Bethmaacháh, and Iánoah, and Kedésh, and Hazór, and Gilead, and Galiláh, (and) all the land of Naphtali, and carried them away to ashúr. 30 And Hoshéathe son of Eláh wrought trea son against Pékah the son of 〈◊〉, & smote him, and slew him, and reigned in his stead in the twentieth year of Iothám the son of uzziáh. 31 Concerning the rest of the acts of Pékah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel. 32 ¶ * In the second year of Pékah the son 〈◊〉 Chro 27, 1. of Remaliáh King of Israel, begun lothám son ne of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Vzziáh King of judáh to reign. 33 Five and twenty year old was he, when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen year in jerusalem: & his mother's name was jerushá the daughter of Zadok. 34 And he did uprightly in the sight of the Lord: he did according l He showeth that his 〈◊〉 Was not such, but that he had many and great faults. to all that his father Vzziah had done. 35 But the high places were not put away: (for) the people yet offered & burned incense in the high places: he 〈◊〉 the highest gate of the house of the Lord 36 Concerning the rest of the acts of Iothám, & all that he did, are they not written in the of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 37 In m After the death of 〈◊〉. those days the Lord began to sand against Iudáh Rezin the King of Arám, and n Which slew of 〈◊〉 in one day six score 〈◊〉 fight men, 2, Chro. 28, 6 because they had forsaken the true God. Pekáh the son of 〈◊〉. 38 And 〈◊〉 slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of 〈◊〉 his father, and Aház his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XVI. 1 Aház King of judah consecrateth his son in fire 5 Jerusalem is besieged. 9 Damascus is taken & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 11 Idolatry. 19 The death of Abaz. 20 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. 1 THe seventeenth year of Pekáh the son of Remaliáh, a This Was a Wicked son of a 〈◊〉 father, as of him again came godly 〈◊〉, and of him Wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that God in the end showed him 〈◊〉, thus We sehow urcer 〈◊〉 it is to depend on the dignity of our fathers. Aház the sóne of jothám King of judah began to reign. 2 Twenty year old was Acház, when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen year in Jerusalem, and did not uprightly in the sight of the Lord his God, like David his father: 3 But walked in the way of the Kings of Israel yea, & made his son to b That is, offered him to 〈◊〉, or madehim to pass between two fires, as the manner of the 〈◊〉 Was, Leu. 21, 18. Deu. 18, 〈◊〉. go throw the fire, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel. 4 Also he offered and burned incense in the high places and on the hills, and under every grenetre. 5 * Then Rezin King of Arám, and Pekáh son ne of Remaliáh King of Israel came up to jerusalem to fight: and they besieged Aház, Isa. 7, 〈◊〉. but cold not overcome c For the Lord preserved the 〈◊〉 and his people for his promise made to 〈◊〉. him. 6 At the same time Rezin King of Arám restored d Which 〈◊〉 Azariáh had taken 〈◊〉 the Aramites and fortified it, Chap. 14, 22. Eláth to Arám, and drove the jews from Elanth: so the Aramites came to Eláth, and dwelled there unto this day. 7 Then Aház sent e Contrary to the 〈◊〉 of the Prophet, Isai, Isa 7, 4 messengers to Tigláth Pilesár King of ashúr, 〈◊〉, I am thy servant and thy son: come up, and deliver me out of the hand of the King of Arám, and out of the hand of the King of Israel which rise up against me. 8 And Aház took the silver and the gold that was found in the f Thus he spared not to spoil the Temple of God to have succour of men, and Would not once lift his heart towards God to desire his help, 〈◊〉 yet 〈◊〉 his prophets counsel. house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the King's house, and sent a present unto the King of ashúr. 9 And the King of 〈◊〉 consented unto him and the King of ashúr went up against 〈◊〉, and when he had taken it, he carried the people away to Kir, and slew Rezin. 10 And King Aház went unto Damascus to meet Tiglath Pilesár King of ashúr: and when King Aház saw the altar that was at Damascus, he sent to Vriiáh the Priest the pattern of the altar, and the fashion of it, & all the work man ship thereof. 11 And 〈◊〉 the Priest made an altar g Wese that there is no prince so Wicked, but he 〈◊〉 find 〈◊〉 & false mini sters to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. in all points like to that which King Aház had sent from Damascus, so did Vriiáh the Priest against King Aház came from Damascus. 12 So when the King was come from Damascus, the King saw the altar: and the King drew near to the altar and offered h Ether offerings for peace or prosperity, or of thanks giving, as Levi 3, 1, or 〈◊〉 meaning them 〈◊〉ning & evening offering, 〈◊〉. 29, 38. Nom 28, 〈◊〉 thus he 〈◊〉 the means and the altar Which God had common deed by Solomon to serve God after his own 〈◊〉. thereon. 13 And he burned his burned offering, and his meat offering, and powered his drink 〈◊〉, and sprinkled the blood of his peace offerings be sides that altar, 14 And (set it) by the brazen altar which was be fore the Lord, and brought it in farther before the house between the altar and the house of the Lord, and set it on the i That is, at the right hand as men Went into the Temple. Northside of the altar. 15 And King Aház commanded Vriiáh the Priest and said, Upon the great altar set on fire in the morning the burned offering, and in the even the meat offering, & the Kings burned offering and his meat offering, with the burned offering of all people of the land, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings: and power thereby all the blood of the burned of fring, and all the blood of the sacrifice, and the k Here he establisheth by 〈◊〉 dement his owné Wicked proceedings, and doth abolish the commandment & ordinance of God. brazen altar shallbe for me to inquire (of God.) 16 And Vriiáh the Priest did according to all that King Aház had commanded. 17 And King Aház broke the borders of the bases, and took the cauldrons from of them, and took down the sea from the brazen oxen that were 〈◊〉, and put it upon a pavement of stones. 18 And the l Or 〈◊〉, Wherein they lay on the Sabbath Which had served their Week in the 〈◊〉, and so departed home. vail for the Sabbáth [that they had made in the house] and the King's entry without turned he to the house of the Lord, m Ether to flatter the King of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he should thus see him change the ordinance of God, or else that the Temple might be are 〈◊〉 for him if the King should suddenly 〈◊〉 his house. because of the King of Asshum. 19 Concerning the rest of the acts of Ahaz, which he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of judah? 20 And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David, ad Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XVII. 3 Hoshea King of Israel is taken. 4 And he and all his realm brought to the Assyrians. 18 For their idolatry. 24 Lions destroy the Assyrians that dwelled in Samaria. 29 Every one worshipped the God of his nation. 35 Contrary to the commandment of God. 1 IN the twelve year of Aház King of Iudáh began Hoshéa the son of Elah to reign in Samaria over Israel, (and reigned) nine years. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, a Though he 〈◊〉 ted no new ido 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 as others did yet he sought for help at the Egypti ans Which God had forbidden. but not as the Kings of Israel, that were before him. 3 And Shalmanéser King of ashur came up against him, and Hoshea become his servant, and gave him presents. 4 And the King of ashur found treason in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So King of Egypt, and brought no present unto the King of ashur, b For he had paied 〈◊〉 for the space of eight years. as (he had done) yearly: therefore the King of ashur shut him up, and put him in prison. 5 Then the King of ashur came up throughout all the land, and went against Samaria, & besieged it three year. 6 ¶ * In the ninth year of Hoshéa, the King of Chap. 18. 10. ashúr took Samaria, and carried Israel away unto ashúr, and put them in Haláh, and in Habór by the river of Gozán, & in the cities of the c For at this time the Medes and 〈◊〉 Were subject to the As 〈◊〉. Medes. 7 For when the children of Israel d 〈◊〉 forth at length the of this 〈◊〉 plague and perpetual 〈◊〉 to admonish all people and nations to cleave to the Lord God, & only Worship him for fear of like judgement. sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them out of the land of Egypt, from unde the hand of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and sea read other gods. 8 And walked according to the fashions of the heathen, whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel, and (after the manners) of the Kings of Israel, which they used, 9 And the children of Israel had done secretly things that were not upright before the Lord their God, and throughout all their cities had built high places, (both) from the tower e 〈◊〉, throughout all their 〈◊〉. of the watch, to the defensed city, 10 And had made them images & groves upon every high hill, and under every geenetre, 11 And there burned incense in all the high place as did the heathen, whom the Lord had taken away before them, and wrought wicked things to anger the Lord, 12 And served idols: whereof the Lord had said unto them, * You shall do no such thing, Deut. 4. 19 13 Notwithstanding the Lord testified to Israel, and to judáh ” Ebr, by the hand of. by all the Prophets, and by 〈◊〉. 18 〈◊〉. and, 25. all the Seers, saying, * Turn from your evil 〈◊〉, and, 〈◊〉. 15. ways, and keep my commandments (and) my statutes, according to all the Law, which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the Prophets. 14 Nevertheless they would not obey, * but Deut. 31. 27. hardened their necks, like to the necks of their f So that to allege the 〈◊〉 of our father's 〈◊〉 great 〈◊〉, except We can prove that they Were godly, is but to declare that We are the Wicked. fathers, that did not believe in the Lord their God. 15 And they refused his statutes and his covenant, that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies [where with he witnessed unto them] and they follow vanity, and be came vain, and followed the heathen that were round about them: concerning whom, the Lord had charged them, that they should not do like them. 16 Finally they left the commandments of the Lord their God, and made them molten Exod. 32. 8. images, * (even) two calves, and made a grove, King. 12. 28. and worshipped all the g That is, the 〈◊〉, the moon and stars. host of heaven, and served Baal. 17 And they made their sons and their Deut. 4. 19 daughters h Read. Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. pass through the fire, and used witch craft and enchantments, yea, i Read of this phrase. 1. King, 〈◊〉. 20. and 25. sold themselves, to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to anger him: 18 Therefore the Lord was exceeding wroth with Israel, and put them out of his sight, (and) none was left but the tribe of judah k Not Whole tribe Was left 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and they of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 remained, Were counted With judah. only. 19 Yet 〈◊〉 kept not the commandements of the lord their God, but walked according to the fashion of Israel, which they used. 20 Therefore the Lord cast of all the seed of Israel, and afflicted them, and delivered them into the hands of spoilers, until he had cast them out of his l Out of the 〈◊〉 Where he sheWWed the greatest tokens of his presence and favour m That is, God cut of the 〈◊〉 bes. 〈◊〉. King. 12. 16. sight. 21 m For he cut of Israel from the house of David, and they made jerobo am the son of Nebat King: and Ieroboam drew Israel away from following the Lord and made them sin a great sin. 22 For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of jeroboam, which he did, (and) departed not therefrom. 23 Until the Lord put Israel away out of his sight, as he had said ” Ebr. by the hand of. by all his servants the * Prophets', and carried Israel away out of jere. 25 9 their land to ashur unto this day. 24 And the King of ashur brought folk from Babel, and from n Of these people's came the Sa 〈◊〉, Where of mention is so much made in the Gospel, and With Whom the jews Would have nothing to do. john 4. 9 Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharuaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria in stead of the children of Israel: so they possessed Samaria, and dwelled in the cities thereof. 25 ¶ And at the beginning of their dwelling there, they o That is, they served him 〈◊〉: therefore, jest 〈◊〉 should blaspheme him, as though there Were no God, because he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 said the 〈◊〉, he showeth his mighty power among them by this strange punishment. feared not the Lord: therefore the Lord sent lions among them, which slew them. 26 Wherefore they spoke to the King of ashur, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land. 27 Then the King of ashur commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests, whom you brought thence, and let him go and devil there, and teach them the manner of the God p That is, how to Worship him thus the Wicked rather than to jose their commodities, Will 〈◊〉 to allreligions. of the country. 28 So one of the priests, which they had carried from Samaria, came and dwelled in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the Lord 29 Howbeit every nation made their gods, and put them in the houses of the high places, which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities, wherein they dwell. 30 For the men of Babel made q Meaning, that every country 〈◊〉 that idol Which Was most esteemed in that place Whence they came. Succoth-Benoth: and the men of Cuth made Nergal, and the men of Hamath made Ashima. 31 And the 〈◊〉 made Nibhaz, and Tartak: and the Sepharuims burned their children in the fire to Adrammélech, and Anammèlech the gods of Sepharuaim. 32 Thus they feared the Lord, and appointed out Priests out of themselves for the high pla ces, who prepared for them (sacrifices) in the houses of the high places. 33 They r That is, they had a certain knowledge of God and feared him, because of the punishment, but they continued still 〈◊〉, as do the Page pists, Which Worship both God and idols: but this is not to fear God as appeareth vers. 34. feared the Lord, but screwed their gods after the manner of the nations whom they carried thence. 34 Unto this day they do after the old manner: they neither fear God, neither do after s He means this by, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to Whom he had given his 〈◊〉. their ordinances nor after their customs, nor after the Law, nor after the commandment, which the Lord commanded the children of jaakomb, * whom he named Israel. 35 And with whom the Lord had made covenant, and charged them, saying, * Fear none other gods, nor bow yourselves to them nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them. 36 But fear the Lord which brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power, and a stretched out arm: him fear you, and worship Gene. 32. 28. 1. King. 18. 〈◊〉. him, and sacrifice to him. judg. 6. 10. 37 Also keep you diligently the statutes and the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. ordinances, and the Law, and the commandment, which he written for you, that you do them continually, and fear not other gods. 38 And forget not the covenant that I have made with you, neither fear you other gods. 39 But fear the Lord your God, and he will deliver you out of the hands of all your enemies. 40 How beit they obeyed not, but did after their old custom. 41 So these t That is, these 〈◊〉, Which Were sent into 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉. nations feared the Lord, and served their images (also:) so (did) their children, and their children's children: as did their fathers, (so) do they unto this day. CHAP. XVIII. 4 〈◊〉 King of judah putteth down the brazen serpent, & destroyeth the idols. 7 And prospereth. 11 Israel is carried away captive. 30 The blasphemy of Saneherib. 1 NOw in * the third year ofhoshéa, son 2. Chro. 28. 27 and. 29. 1. of Eláh King of Israel, Hezekiáh the son of Aház King of judah began to reign. 2 He was five and twenty year old when he began to reign, and reigned nine and twenty year in Jerusalem, His mother's name also was Abi the daughter of Zachariah. 3 And he did a Although they of judah Were given to 〈◊〉 and impiety as they of 〈◊〉 Were, 〈◊〉 GOD for his 〈◊〉 sake Was merciful unto the 〈◊〉 ne of David: and yet his judgement toward the other, provoked them to 〈◊〉. uprightly in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. 4 He took away the high places, and broke the images, and cut down the groves, and broke in pieces the * brazen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it, and he called it b That is, a piece of brass thus he calleth the 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉, Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Was set up by the word of God, and mira cleswere Wrought by it: yet When it Was abused to idolatry, this good King destroyed it, not 〈◊〉 king it Worthy to be called a 〈◊〉, but a piece of 〈◊〉. Nehushtan. 5 He trusted in the Lord God of Israel: so that after him was none like him among all the Kings of judah, neither were there any such Nomb. 21. 8. before him. 6 For he clave to the Lord (and) departed not from him, but kept his commandments, which the Lord had commanded Moses. 7 So the Lord was with him, (and) he prospered in all things, which he took in hand: also he rebelled against the Kings of ashur, and served him not. 8 He smote the Phiiistims unto Azzah, and the coasts thereof, c Read 〈◊〉 17. 9 from the watch tower unto defensed city. 9 ¶ * And in the fourte year of King Hezekiah, [which was the seventh year of Hoshea son of Eláh King of Israel] Shalmanéser King of ashur came up against Samaria, Chap. 17. 3. and besieged it. 10 And after three years they took it, (even) in the sixtyere of Hezekiah: that is, * the ninth Chap. 17. 6. year of 〈◊〉 King of Israel was Samaria taken. 11 Then the King of ashur did carry away israel unto ashur, and put them in Haláh and in Habór, (by) the river of Gozán, and in the cities of the Medes. 12 Because they would not obey the voice of the Lord their God, but transgressed his covenant: (that is,) all that Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded, and would neither obey nor do them. 13 ¶ * Moreover, in the fourteenth year of 2. Chro. 32. 〈◊〉. Isa. 36. 1. King Hezekiah Saneherib King of ashur 〈◊〉. 48. 19 came up against all the strong cities of judah, and took them. 14 Then Hezekiah King of judah sent unto the King of ashur to Lachish, saying, d As his 〈◊〉 Was before praised, so his Weakness is here see forth that none should glotie in himself. I have offended: depart from me, (and) what thou layest upon me, I will be are it. And the the King of ashur appointed unto Hezekiah King of judah three hundredth talents of silver, and thirty talents of gold. 15 Therefore Hezekiah gave all the silver that was found in the house of the Lord, and in the treasures of the King's house. 16 At the same season did Hezekiah put of (the plates) of the doors of the Temple of the Lord, and the pillars [which the said Heze kiah King of judah had covered over] and gave them to the King of ashur. 17 ¶ And the King of ashur sent e After 〈◊〉 years When He zekiah ceased to sand the tribute 〈◊〉 by the King of the Assi rians, he sent his captains and 〈◊〉 mie against him Tartan, and Rabsaris, and Rab shakeh from Lachish to King Hezekiah with a great host against Jerusalem. And they went up, and came to Ierusalém, and when they were come up, they stood by the conduit of the upper pool, which is by the path of the fullersfield, 18 And called to the King. Then came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkianh, which was steward of the house, and Shebnáh the chancellor, and loáh the son of Asáph the “ Or, 〈◊〉 of Chronicles, 〈◊〉, see cretarie. recorder. 19 And Rabshakéh said unto them, Tell you Hezekiáh, I pray you, Thus saith the great King (even) the great King of ashúr, What confidence is this wherein thou trusted? 20 Thou thinkest, Surely I have ” Ebr. talk of the lips. eloquence, f Thou thinkest that Words Will 〈◊〉 to persuade thy people, or to move my master (but) counsel and strength (are) for the war On whom then dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? 21 Lo, thou trustest now in this broken staff ofrede, (to wit), on g Egypt shall not only be able not to secure thee, but shallbe an 〈◊〉 unto thee. Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so (is) Pharaóh King of Egypt unto all that trust on him. 22 But if you say unto me, We trust in the Lord our God, is not that he whose high places, & whose altars Hezekiáh hath h Thus the idolaters think that God's religion is destroyed, When superstition and idolattie are reform. taken away, and hath said to Iudáh and Jerusalem, You shall worship before this altar in Jerusalem? 23 Now therefore give i 〈◊〉 that it Was best for him to yield to the King of Assyria, because his power Was so small that he had not men to 〈◊〉 two thousand horses. hostages to my lord the King of ashúr, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou he able to set riders upon them. 24 For how canst thou despise any captain of the lest of my master's servants, & put thy trust on Egypt for charets and horsemen? 25 Am I now come up without the k The Wicked always in their prosperity flatter, themselves, that God 〈◊〉 favour them. Thus 〈◊〉 spea 〈◊〉 to fear Ezek 〈◊〉 that by re〈◊〉 him, he should 〈◊〉 God. lord to this place, to destroy it? the lord said to me, Go up against this land, and destroy it. 26 Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiáh and Shebnáh, and Ioáh said unto Rabshakéh, Speak, I pray thee, to thyseruamts in the “ Or, Syrians. Ara mites language, for we understand it, & talk not with us in the jews tongue, in the audié ce of the people that are on the brickwall. 27 But Rabshakéh said unto them, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to spoke these words, & not to the men which sit on the brickwall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink ” Ebr. the 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉. their own piss with you. 28 So Rabshakéh stood and cried with aloud voice in the jews language, and spoke, saying, Hear the words of the great King, of the King of 〈◊〉. 29 Thus saith the King, Let not hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you “ Or, by his hand. out of mine hand. 30 neither let Hezekiáh make you to trust in the Lord, saying, The Lord will surely deliver us, and this city shall not be given over into the hand of the King of ashur. 31 Hark en not unto Hezekiáh: for thus says the King of 〈◊〉, Make ” Ebr. blessing: meaning the con 〈◊〉 of peace. appointment with me, and come out to me, that every man may eat of his own vine, and every man of his own figtree, and drink 〈◊〉 man of the water of his own well, 32 Till l He maketh himself so sure that he Will not 〈◊〉 them truce except they rendre themselves to him to 〈◊〉 led away 〈◊〉. I come, and bring you to a land like your own land, (even) a land of wheat and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olives oil, and honey that you may live & not die: & obey not Hezekiáh, for he disceiveth you, saying, The Lord will deliver us. 33 Hath anié of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the King of ashur? 34 Where is the god of Hamáh, and of Arpád? where is the god of Sepharuáim, Hená and juáh? how have they delivered Samaria out of mine hand? 35 Who are they among all the gods of the nations, that have delivered their land out of mine hand, that the m This is an execrable 〈◊〉 against the true God, to make him equal With the idols of other nations therefore God did most 〈◊〉 lie punish it. Lord should deliver Ierusalém out of mine hand? 36 But the people held their peace, and answered not him a word: for the King's commandment was, saying, Answer you him not. 37 Then Eliakim, the son of Hilkiáh which was steward of the house and Shebnáh the chancellor, & joah the son of Asaph the recorder came to Hezekiah with their clotheses rend, & told him the words of Rabshakéh. CHAP. XIX. 6 God promises Isaiah victory to Hezekiáh, 35 The Angel of the Lord 〈◊〉 an hundredth and 〈◊〉 score and five thousand men of the Assyrians. 〈◊〉 Saneherib is killed of his own 〈◊〉. 1 ANd * when King Hezekiah herded it, he Isa. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 rend his clotheses and put on sack cloth and came into the house of the Lord, 2 And sent Eliakim which was the steward of the house, and Shebnah the chancellor, & the Elders of the Priests clothed in sack cloth a To hear some new prophecy and to have comfort of him. to Isaiah the Prophet the son of Amóz. 3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of tribulation and of rebuke, and blasphemy: for the children are come to b The dangers are so great that We can neither avenge this blasphemy, nor help ourselves, no more them a Woman in her travel. the birth, and there is no strength to bring forth. 4 If so be the Lord thy GOD hath herded all the words of Rabsnakéh, whom the King of ashúr his master hath sent to rail on the living God, and to reproach him with words which the Lord thy God hath herded them lift thou up (thy) prayer for the c Meaning for 〈◊〉, Which only remained of all the cities of 〈◊〉. remnant that are left. 5 ¶ So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah. 6 And Isaiah said unto them, So shall you say to your master, Thus saith the Lord, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast herded where with the servants of the King of ashúr have blasphemed me. 7 Behold, I will sand a blast d The Lord 〈◊〉 With one 〈◊〉 blow away all the strength of man and turnen is into dust, upon him, and he shall hear a noise, & return to his own land: & I will 'cause him to fall upon the sword in his own land. 8 So Rabshakéh returned, and found the King of ashúr fight against Libnah: for 〈◊〉 had herded that he was departed from Lachish. 9 e That is, Saneherib. He herded also men say of Tirhákah King of “ Or, black Mores Ethiopia, f For the Kings of Ethiopia and Egypt joined together against the King of Assyria because of his 〈◊〉 of other countries. Behold, he his come out to fight against thee: he therefore departed and sent (other) messengers unto Hezekiáh, saying, 10 Thus shall you speak to Hezekiáh King of Iudáh, and say, Let not thy g The 〈◊〉 near that the Wicked are to their 〈◊〉, the more they blaspheme. God deceive thee in whom thou trustest, saying, Jerusalem shall not be delivered into the hand of the King of 〈◊〉. 11 Behold, thou hast herded what the Kings of 〈◊〉 have done to all lands, how they have destroyed them: and shalt thou be delivered. 12 Have the gods of the heathen delivered them which my fathers have destroyed? (as) Gozan, and Harán, and Rézeph, and the children of Eden, which were in Thelasár? 13 Where is the King of Hamáth, and the King of Arpád, and the King of the city of Sepharuáim, Hená and juá? 14 ¶ So Hezekiáh received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and hezekiah went up into the house of the Lord, and Hezekiáh spread it before the h Before the Ark of the cove 〈◊〉. Lord 15 And Hezekiáh i He showeth What is the true 〈◊〉 and succour in all dangers, 〈◊〉 Wit, to flee to the Lord by earnest prayer. prayed before the Lord, & said, O Lord God of Israel, which dwellest between the Cherubims, thou art very God alone over all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made the heaven and the earth. 16 Lord, k Shewhy effect that thou Will't not suffer 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be blasphemed. bow down thy ear, and hear: Lord open thy eyes and behold, and hear the words of Saneherib, who hath sent to blaspheme the l By this title he discerneth God from all idols and false gods. living God. 17 Truth it is, Lord, that the Kings of ashúr have destroyed the nations and their lands. 18 And have set fire on their gods: for they were no gods, but the work of man's hands (even) wood and stone: therefore they destroyed them. 19 Now therefore, O Lord our God, I beseech thee, save thou us out of his hand, that all the m He showeth for What end the faithful 〈◊〉 of God to be delivered read: to Wit, that he may be glorified by their deliverance. kingdoms of the earth may know, that thou, o Lord, art only God. 20 ¶ Then Isaiáh the son of Amonz sent to Hezekiáh, saying, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I have herded that which thou hast prayed me, concerning Saneherib King of ashúr. 21 This is the word that the Lord hath spoken against him, O n Because as yet Jerusalem had not been taken by the enemy, therefore he calleth her virgin. virgin, daughter of Zión, he hath despised thee, (and) laughed thee to scorn: o daughter of Jerusalem, he hath shaken his head at thee. 22 Whom hast thou railed on? and whom hast thou blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, & lifted up thy eyes on high? (even) o God counteth that injury done to him, and Will revenge it Which is done to 〈◊〉 of his Saints. against the Holy one of Israel. 23 By thy messengers thou hast railed on the Lord, and said, By the multitude of my charets I am come up to the top of the mountains, by the sides of Lebanón, and will cut down the high cedars thereof, and the fair fir trees thereof, and I will go into the p Meaning 〈◊〉, Which Isaiáh calleth the height of his borders, to Wit, of Iudáh, Isa. 37, 24. lodging of his borders, and into the forest of “ Or, pleasant country. his Cármel. 24 I have digged, and drunk the waters of others, and with the plant of my feet have I dried all the “ Or, the Waters of cities besieged floods closed in. 25 Hast thou not herded, how I have of old time made it, and have form it long ago? q He declareth that for asmuch as he is the author and beginning of 〈◊〉 Church, he Will never suffer it utterly to be destroyed, as other cities and kingdoms. and should I now bring it, that it should be destroyed, (and laid) on ruinous heaps, (as) cities defensed? 26 Whose r Thus he describeth the Wicked, Which for a time flourish, and afterward fade and decay like flowers inhabitants have small power, (and) are afraid, and confounded: they are like the grass of the field, & green herb, (or) grass on the house tops, or as corn blasted before it be grown. 27 I know thy dwelling, yea, thy going out and thy coming in, and thy fury against me. 28 And because thou ragest against me, and thy tumult is come up to mine ears, I will put mine s I Will bridle thy rage and turn thee to & from as pleaseth me. hook in thy nostrils, and my bridle in thy lips, and will bring thee back again the same way thou camest. 29 And this shallbe a t God did not only promise him the victory, but giveth him 〈◊〉 sign to confirm his faith. sign unto thee, (ō Hezekiáh,) Thou shalt eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and the next year such as grow without sawing, and the third year sow you & reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof. 30 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Iudáh, shall again take u The Lord Will multiply 〈◊〉 number that small 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 that is escaped. root downward, and bear fruit upward. 31 For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, and some that shall escape out of mount Zión: the x The love, that God beareth toWard his Church shall overcome the counsels and 〈◊〉 of men. zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this. 32 Wherefore thus says the Lord, concerning the King of ashúr, He shall not enter in to his city, nor shoot an a-row there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a mount against it: 33 (But) he shall return the way he came, and shall not come into this city, saith the Lord 34 For I will defend this citieto save it for mine own sake, and for David my servants sake. Isa. 37, 36. 35 ¶ * And the same night the Angel of the Lord Tobi, 1, 〈◊〉. Eccl. 〈◊〉, 24. went out and smote in the camp of ashúr 1. Mac. 7, 41. an hundredth four score and five thousand: 2. Mac, 8, 19 so when they rose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. 26 So Saneherib King of ashúr departed, and went his way, and returned, and dwelled in Niniuéh. 37 And as he was in the temple worshipping Nisronch his God, Adramélech and Sharézer his sons y This Was the just judgement of God for his blasphemy, that he should be slain before that idol Whom he preferred to the living God, and by them, by Whom he aught by natu re to have been defended. slew him with the sword: and they escaped into the land of Ararát, ad Esarhaddonn his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XX. 1 Hezehiáh is sick, and receiveth the sign of his health. 12 He receiveth rewards of Berodách, 13 showeth his treasures, and is reprehended of Isaiah. 22 He dieth and Manasseh his son reigneth in his stead. 1 ABout that time * was Hezekiáh sick un 2. Chro. 32 24. to death: and the Prophet Isaiáh the son Isa. 38. 〈◊〉. ne of Amonz came to him, and said unto him, Eccles. 48. 46. Thus saith the LORD, Put thy house in an ordre: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he turned his face to the a That his mind might not be troubled. brickwall, and prayed to the Lord, saying, 3 I beseech thee, o Lord, remember now, how I have walked before thee in truth & with a b Meaning, With out all hypocrisy. perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight: & hezekiah c Not so much for his own death, as for fear that idolatry should be restored, Which he had destroyed, & so Gods Name be does honoured. wept sore. 4 ¶ And afore Isaiáh was go out into the middle of the court, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 5 Turn again, and tell Hezekiáh the captain of my people, Thus saith the Lord God of David thy father, I have herded thy d Because of his unfeigned repentance and prayer God turned away his Wrath. prayer, (and) seen thy tears: behold, I have healed thee, (and) the third day thou shalt go up to the e To give thanks for thy deliverance. house of the Lord, 6 And I will add unto thy days fifteen year, and will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the King of ashúr, and will defend this city for mine own sake, and for David my servants sake. 7 Then Isaiáh said, Take a f He declareth that 〈◊〉 God can heal Without other medecenes, yet he 〈◊〉 that he Will not have these in ferior means conremned. lump of dry figs And they took it, and laid it on the 〈◊〉, and he recovered. 8 ¶ For Hezekiáh had said unto Isaiáh, What (shallbe) the sign that the Lord will heal me and that I shall go up into the house of the Lord the third day? 9 And Isaiáh answered, This sign shalt thou have of the Lord, that the Lord will do that he hath spoken, (Will't thou) that the 〈◊〉 go forward ten degrees, or go bicke ten degrees? 10 And Hezekiáh answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to pass forward ten degrees: not so (then,) but let the shadow g Let the sun go so many degrees back that the hours may be so many the fewer in the King's dial. go back ten degrees. 11 And Isaiáh the Prophet called unto the Lord, and he brought again the shadow ten degrees back by the degrees 〈◊〉 by it had go down in the h Which dial Was set in thetop of the 〈◊〉 that Aház had made. dial of Aház. 12 ¶ * The same season Berodách Baladán the son of Baladán King of 〈◊〉, sent letters and a i Moved With the favour that God showed to Hezekiák, and also because he had declared himself enemy to 〈◊〉 his enemy Which Was now destroyed. present to Hezekiáh: for he had herded how that Hezekiáh was sick. 13 And Hezekiáh herded them, and showed them all his treasure house, (to wit,) the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, and in all his k Being moved With ambition and vain glory and also because he seemed 〈◊〉 ce in the 〈◊〉 of him that Was God's enemy and an insidele. realm, that Hezekiáh she wed them not. 14 Then Isaiáh the Prophet came unto King Hezekiáh, and said unto him, What said thesemen? and from whence came they to thee? And Hezekiáh said, They be come from a far country, (even) from Babel. 15 Then said he, What have they seen in thy house? And Hezekiáh answered, All that is in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures, that I have not showed them. 16 And Isaiáh said unto Hezekiáh, Hear the word of the Lord 17 Behold, the days come, that all that is in thy house, and whatsoever thy fathers have 2. King. 24 1. and 〈◊〉. 13. 〈◊〉 laid up in store unto this day, * shall be carried into Babel: Nothing shall beleft, says the 〈◊〉. 27. 19 Lord 18 And of thy sons, that shall proceed out of thee, (and) which thou shalt be get, shall they take away, and they shallbe eunuchs in the place of the King of Babel. 19 Then Hezekiáh said unto Isaiáh, The word of the Lord which thou hast l He acknowledgeth Isaiáh to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Prophet of God, and their 〈◊〉 humbleth himself to his word. spoken, is good for said he, Shall it not (be good,) if m Seeing that God hath showed me this favour to grant me quietness during my life: for he Was afraid jest the enemies should have had occasion to rejoice, if the Church had decayed in his time, because he had restored religion. peace and truth be in my days? 20 Concerning the rest of the acts of Hezekiáh, & all his valiant deeds, and how he made a pool and a condite, & brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of judàh? 21 And Hezekiáh slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXI. 3 King Manasseh restoreth idolatry. 16 And useth great 〈◊〉 18 He dieth and Amon his son succeedeth, 23 who is killed of his own servants. 26 After him 〈◊〉 josiah. 1 Manasseh * was twelve year old when he 2. Chro. 33. 〈◊〉. began to reign, and reigned fifty and five year in Jerusalem: his mother's name also was Hephzi-báh. 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord after the abomination of the heathen whom the * Lord had cast out before the children Deut. 18. 9 of Israel. 3 For he went back and built the high places Chap. 18. 4. * which Hezekiàh his father had destroyed: and he erected up altars for Báal, and made a grove, as did Aháb King of Israel, and worshipped all the host of heaven and served them. 4 Also he * built altars in the house of the Lord jere. 32. 34. 2. Sam. 7. 〈◊〉, of the which the Lord said, * In Jerusalem will I put my Name. 5 And he built altars for all the host of the heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord 6 And he caused his sons a Read Chap. 16. 3 to pass through the fire, and gave himself to witch craft and sorcery, and he used them that had fami liar spirits and were sooth sayers, and did much evil in the sight of the Lord to 〈◊〉 him. 7 And he set the image of the grove, that he had made, in the house, where of the Lord had said to David and to Salomonn his son, * In this house, and in Jerusalem, which I have 1. King. 8. 29. & 9 3. 2. King 7. 10. choose out of all the tribes of Israel, will I put my Name for ever. 8 neither will I make the feet of Israel move any more out of the land, which I gave their fathers: so that they will b Therefore seeing they obeyed not the common dement of God, they Were justly cast for the of that land Which they had but on condition. observe and do all that I have commanded them, (and) according to all the Law that my servant Moses commanded them. 9 Yet they obeyed not, but Manasseh led them out of the way, to do more wickedly than did the heathen people, whom the Lord destroyed before the children of Israel. 10 Therefore the Lord spoke by his servants the Prophets, saying, 11 * Because that Manasseh King of Iudáh hath 〈◊〉. 15. 4. done such abominations, and hath wrought more wickedly than all that the Amorites [which were before him] did, and ha' the made judáh sin also with his idols. 12 Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel Behold, I will bring an evil upon Jerusalem and Iudáh, that whoso heareth of it, both his ears shall c Meaning, that whosoever shall hear of this great plague, shall be astonis head. tingle. 13 And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line d As I have destroyed Samaria and the house of Aháb, so will destroy Iudáh. of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Aháb: and I will wipe Jerusalem, as a man wipeth a dish, which he wipeth, and turneth it upside down. 14 And I will forsake the e Meaning Iudáh and 〈◊〉, which were one lie left of the rest of the tribes. remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies, and thee, shallbe rob and spoilt of all their adversaries, 15 Because they have done evil in my sight, and have provoked me to anger, since the time their fathers came out of Egypt until this day 16 Moreover Manasseh 〈◊〉 f The hebrews writ that he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Prophet, who was his father-in-law. innocent blood exceeding much, till he replenished Jerusalem from corner to corner, beside his sin where with he made judah to sin, and to do evil in the sight of the Lord 17 Concerning the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and all that he did, and his sin that he sinned, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 18 And 〈◊〉 slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house (even) in the garden of Vzzá: and Amón his son reigned in his stead. 19 ¶ * Amon was two and twenty year old, 2. Chro. 33. 20. when he begun to reign, and he reigned two year in jerusalem: his mother's name also was Meshullémeth the daughter of Harúz of jotbáh. 20 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did. 21 For he walked in all the way, that his father walked in, and served theidoles that his father served, and worshipped them. 22 And he forsook the Lord God of his fathers and walked not in the g That is, according to his commandments. way of the Lord 23 And the servants of Amún conspired against him, and slew the King in his own house. 24 And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against King Amón, and the people made Iosiáh his son King in his stead. 25 Concerning the rest of the acts of Amón, which he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 26 And “ Or, he buried him, to wit, Iosiáh his son. they buried him in his sepulchre in the garden of Vzzá: and Iosiáh his sons reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXII, 4 josiáh repaireth the Temple. 8 Helkiáh finds the book of the Law and causeth it to be presented to Iosiáh, 12. who sendeth to Huldah the prophetess to inquire the Lords wil 1 IOsiáh was * eight year old when he began 2. Chro. 34. 〈◊〉. to reign, and he reigned one and thirty year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was jedidáh the daughter of Adaiáh of Bozcáth. 2 And he did uprightly in the sight of the Lord and a His zeal was prophesied of, & his name mentioned by jaddo the Prophet, more than three hundredth years before. 1. King. 13. 2. & being but eight year old, he sought the God of his father David 2. Chro. 34. 3. walked in all the ways of David his father, and bowed neither to the right hand, nor to the left. 3 ¶ And in the eighteenth year of King Iosiáh, the King sent Shaphán the son of Azaliáh the son of Meshullám the chancellor to the house of the Lord, saying, 4 Go up to Hilkiáh the high Priest, that he may “ Or, coin, as vers. 9 sum the silver which is brought into the house of the Lord, which the keepers of the “ Or, vessel. b Certain of the Priests were appointed to this of fice, as Chap. 12 9 door have gathered of the people. 5 And let them c From the time of 〈◊〉 for the space of 224. years the Temple remained without reparation through the 〈◊〉 of the Priests, this declareth that they that have a charge and execute it not, aught to have it taken from them deliver it into the hand of them that do the work, (and) have the over sight of the house of the Lord: let them give it to them that work in the house of the Lord, to repair the decayed places of the house: 6 (To wit,) unto the artificers and carpenters and masons, and to buy timber, and hewed stone to repair the house. 7 Howbeit let no reckoning be made with them of the money, that is delivered into their hand: for they deal d So God provided him of faith full servants, seeing he went about so zealously to set forth the work of God. faithfully. 8 And Hilkiah the high Priest said unto Shaphan the chancellor, I have found the e This was the copy that Moses left them, as appeareth. book of the Law in the house of the Lord: and Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it. 9 So Shaphan the chancellor came to the King, 2. Chro. 34. 14. and brought him word again, and said, Thy Which either by the negligence of the Priests had be ne lost, or else by the Wickedness of idolatrous Kings had been abolished. servants have ” Ebr. melted. gathered the money, that was found in the house, and have delivered it unto the hands of them that do the work, (and) have the oversight of the house of the Lord. 10 Also Shaphan the chancellor showed the King, saying, Hilkiah the Priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan redit before the King. 11 And when the King had herded the words of the book of the Law, he rend his clotheses 12 Therefore the King commanded Hilkiah the Priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the chancellor, and Asahiah the King's servant, saying. 13 Go you (and) f Meaning to some Prophet whom God revealeth the know ledge of things unto, as 〈◊〉. 21. 〈◊〉 though at other times they inqui read the Lord by Urim and Thummim. inquire of the Lord for me, and for the people, and for all judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the Lord that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written therein for us. 14 ¶ So Hilkiáh the Priest and Ahikám, and Achbór and Shaphán, and Asahiáh went unto Huldáh the Prophetess the wife of Shallumm, the son of Tikuáh, the son of Harhás' keeper of the wardrobe: [and she dwelled in Jerusalem in the g Or, the 〈◊〉 of doctrine which was 〈◊〉 to the Temple, & where the 〈◊〉 assembled to entreat the Scuptures, & the doctrine of the Prophets. college] and they communed with her. 15 And she answered them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me. 16 Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and on the inhabitans thereof, (even) all the words of the book which the King of Iudáh hath read, 17 Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, to anger me with all the h The works of man's hand here signify all that man muenteth beside the word of God which are 〈◊〉 in God's service. works of their hands: my wrath also shallbe kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched. 18 But to the King of Iudáh, who sent you to in choir of the lord, so shall you say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD of Israel, The words that thou hast herded, (shall come to pass.) 19 (But) because thy heart did i Meaning that he 〈◊〉 repent, as they, that do not repent are said to harden their heart. Psal. 5. 8. melt, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spoke against this place, and against the inhabitants of the same, (to wit,) that it should be destroyed and accused, and hast rend thy clotheses and wept before me, I have also herded it, saith the Lord 20 Behold therefore, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be putin thy grave in k Whereupon we may gather that the anger of God is ready against the wicked when God taketh his servants out of this world. peace, and thy eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. Thus they brought the King word again. CHAP. XXIII. 2 josiáh readeth the Law before the people. 3 He maketh a covenant with the Lord 4 He putteth down the idols, after he had killed their priests. 〈◊〉 He keepeth Passeover. 24 He destroyeth the conjurers. 29 He was killed in Megiddó, 30 And his son jehoaház reigneth in his stead. 33 After he was taken, his son jehoiakim was made King. 1 THen * the King a Because he saw the great plagues of God that were 〈◊〉, he knew no more speedy way to avoid than, then to turn to God by repentance, which can not come but of faith and faith by hearing of the 〈◊〉 of God. sent, and there gathered 〈◊〉. Chro. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. unto him all the Elders of 〈◊〉 and of 〈◊〉rusalém. 2 And the King went up into the house of the Lord, with all the men of Iudáh and all the in habitants of Jerusalem with him, & the Priests and Prophets, & all the people both small & great: & he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant, which was found in the house of the Lord 3 And the King stood by b Where the king had his place, Chap. 〈◊〉, 4. the pillar, and made a c As joshua did, 〈◊〉. 24, 22. covenant before the Lord, that they should walk after the Lord, and keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes with all (their) heart, and with all (their) soul, that they might accomplish the words of this covenant written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. 4 Then the King commanded Hilkiáh the high Priest and the d Meaning then which were next in dignity to the high Priests. Priests of the second ordre and the keepers of the door, to bring out of the Temple of the Lord all the vessels that were made for Báal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven, and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kedrón, and carried e In contempt of that altar, which 〈◊〉 had there built to sacrifice to his calves. the powder of them into Bethel. 5 And he put down the f Meaning the priests of Báal which were called Chemirims, either because they wear black garments, or else were smoked with burning incense to idols. Chemerim, whom the Kings of Iudáh founded to burn incense in the high places, (and) in the cities of Iudáh, and about Jerusalem, and also them that burned incense unto Báal, to the sun and to the moon, and to the planets, and to all the host of heaven. 6 And he brought out the g He removed that grove which idolaters for devotion had planted near unto the Temple, contrary to the commandment of the Lord, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 20, or as some read, the similitude of a grove which was 〈◊〉 in the Temple. grove from the Temple of the Lord without Jerusalem unto the valley Kedrón, and burned it in the valley Kedrón, and stamped it to powder, and cast the dust thereof upon the h Both in contempt of the idols, and reproach of them which had worshipped them in their lives. graves of the children of the people. 7 And he broke down the houses of the sodo mites, that were in the house of the Lord, where the women wove hangings for the grove. 8 Also he brought all the priests out of the cities of Iudáh, and defiled the high places where the priests had burned incense, (even) from Géba to Beer-Sheba, and destroyed the high places of the gates, that were in the entering in of the gate of joshúa the governor of the city which was at the left hand of the gate of the city. 9 Nevertheless the priests of the high places i Because that those that had forsaken the Lord to serve idols, were not meet to minister in the service of the Lord for the instruction of others. came not up to the altar of the Lord in Jerusalem, save only they did eat of the unleavened bread among their brethren. 10 He defiled also k Which was a valley near to Jerusalem, & signifieth a 〈◊〉, because they 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 while their children were burning, that their cry should not be herded, where after josiáh commanded carious to be cast. Tompheth, which was in the valley of the children of 〈◊〉 that no man should maketh his son or his daughter pass through the fire to Monlech. 11 He put down also the l The idolatrous Kings had dedica te horses and charets to the sun either to carry the image thereof about as the heathen did, or else to sacrifice then, as a sacrifice most agreeable. horses that the Kings of Iudáh had given to the sun at the entering in of the house of the Lord by the chamber of Nethan-mélech the eunuch, which was (ruler) of the suburbs, and burned the charets of the sun with fire. 12 And the altars that were on the top of the chamber of Aház, which the Kings of 〈◊〉 had made, & the altars which Manasseh had made in the two 〈◊〉 of the house of the Lord, did the King break down, and hasted thence, and cast the dust of them in the “ Or, valley. brook Kedronn. 13 Moreover the King defiled the high places that were before jerusalem & on the right hand of the m That was the mount of olives, so called because it was full of 〈◊〉. mount of corruption [which * Salomon the King of Israel had built for Ashtonreth theidole of the Zidonians & for Chemósh the idol of the Moabites, & for Milchon the abomination of the children of Ammón] 14 And he broke the images in pieces, and cut 1. King. 11. 7. down the groves and filled their places with the bones of men. 15 Furthermore n Which je: obo am had built in Israel, the altar that was at Bethel, (&) the high place made by jeroboam the son 1. King. 12. 28. of Nebát, which made Israel to sin, both this altar and also the high place broke he down, and burned the high place, (and) stamped to powder and burned the grove. 16 And as Iosiáh turned himself, he spied the graves, that were in the mount, and sent and took the bones out of the graves, and burned them upon the altar, and polluted it, according to the word of the Lord that the o According to the prophecy of 〈◊〉, 1. King, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 man of God proclaimed which cried the same words. 17 Then he said, What title is that which I see? And the men of the city said unto him, (It is) the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Iudáh, and told these things that thou hast done to the altar of Bethel. 18 Then said he, Let him alone: let none remove his bones. So his bones were saved with the bones of the p Meaning the 〈◊〉 which came after him, and caused him to eat contrary to the commandment of the Lord, which were both two buried in one grave, r. King, 13, 31. Prophet that came from Samaria. 19 josiáh also took away all the houses of the high places, which were in the cities of Sama ria, which the King of Israel had made to an gre (the Lord,) and did to them according to all the facts that he had done in Bethel. 20 And he sacrificed all the priests of the high places, that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem. 21 ¶ Then the King commanded all the people saying, * Keep the Passeover unto the Lord 2, Chro. 〈◊〉 1. your God, * as it is written in the book of this 3, Esdr. 1, 〈◊〉. Exod. 12, 3. covenant. Deut. 16, 2. 22 And there was no Passeover held q For the multitude and zoale of the people with the great preparation. like that from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the Kings of Israel, and of the Kings of Iudáh. 23 And in the eighteenth year of King josiáh was this Passeover celebrated to the Lord in Jerusalem. 24 josiáh also took away them that had familiar spirits, and the sothesayers, and the images, and the idols, and all the abominations that were espied in the land of Iudáh and in Jerusalem, to perform the words of the * Levi, 20, 27. Law, which were written in the book that Deut, 18, 〈◊〉. Hilkiáh the Priest found in the house of the Lord 25 Like unto him was there no King before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul, and with all his might according to all the Law of Moses, neither after him arose there any like him. 26 Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the r Because of the wicked hearts of the people which word not turn unto him by repentance. fierceness of his great wrath where with he was angry against Iudáh, because of all the provocations where with Manasseh had provoked him. 27 Therefore the Lord said, I will put judah also out of my sight, as I have put away israel, and will cast of this city Jerusalem, which I have choose, and the house where of I said, * 1 King, 〈◊〉 23, & 〈◊〉 3 My Name shallbe there. 2. King, 7, 10. 28 Concerning the rest of the acts of josiáh and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 29 ¶ * In his days Pharaoh Nechoh King of 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Egypt went up against the King of ashúr to the river Peráth. And King josiáh s 〈◊〉 he passed through his comtrey, he feared jest he would 〈◊〉 done him hame, and therefore would have 〈◊〉 him, yet 〈◊〉 consulted not with the Lord, and therefore 〈◊〉 slain. went against him, whom when (Pharaóh) saw, he slew him at Megiddô. 30 Then his servants carried him dead from Me giddó, and brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own sepulchre. And the people of the land took jehoaház the son of josiáh, and anointed him, & made him King in his father's stead. 31 * jehoaház (was) three and twenty year old 〈◊〉 Chro. 36. 1. when he began to reign, and reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Hamutál the daughter of jeremiáh of Libnáh. 32 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his t Meaning, the wicked Kings before. fathers had done. 33 And Pharaóh Nechóh put him in bonds u Which was An tiochia in Syria, called also Hamáth. at Ribláh in the land of Hamáth, “ Or, that he should not 〈◊〉. while he reigned in Jerusalem, and put the land to a tribute of an hundredth talents of silver, and a talon of gold. 24 ¶ And Pharaóh Nechóh made Eliakim the son of josiah King in stead of josiáh his father, and turned his name to jehoiakim, & took jehoaház away, which when he came to Egypt, died there. 35 And jehoiakim gave the silver and the gold to Pharaóh, and taxed the land to give the money, according to the commandment of Pharaóh: he levied of Every man of the people of the land, according to his value, silver and gold to give unto Pharaóh Nechóh. 36 jehoiakim was five and twenty year old, when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Zebudah the daughter of Pedaiáh of Rumáh. 37 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his fathers had done. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 jehoiakim made subject to Nebuchadnezzar rebelleth. 3 The cause of his ruin and all judah's. 6 jehoiachin rei gneth. 15 He and his people are carried unto Babylon. 17. Zedekiah is made King. 1 IN his a In the end of the third year of his 〈◊〉, and in the beginning of the fourte, Dan. 1. 1. days came Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel up, and jehoiakim become his servant three year: afterward he turned, and rebelled against him. 2 And the Lord sent against him bands of the Caldees, and bands of the Aramites, and Chap. 20. 17. & 21. 27. bands of the Moabites, and bands of the Ammonites, and he sent them against Iudáh to destroy it, * according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by his servants the Prophets. 3 Surely by the b Though God used these wicked tyrants to execute his just judgements, yet they are not to be excused, because they proceeded of ambition and malice. commandment of the Lord came this upon Iudáh, that he might put them out of his sight for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did, 4 And for the innocent blood that he shed, [for he filled jerusalem with innocent blood] therefore the Lord would not pardon it. 5 Concerning the rest of the acts of jehoiakim, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Iudáh? 6 So jehoiakim c Not that he was buried with hus fathers, but he dyedin the way, as they led him prisoner 〈◊〉 Babylon: read jerem, 〈◊〉. 19 slept with his fathers, and jehoiachin his son reigned in his stead. 7 ¶ And the King of Egypt came no more out of his land: for the King of Babel had taken from the river of egypt, unto the river “ Or, Euphrates. Peráth, 〈◊〉 that pertained to the King of Egypt. 8 ¶ jehoiachin (was) eighteen year old, when he began to reign, and reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother's name also (was) Nehushtá, the daughter of Elnathán of Jerusalem. 9 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father had done. 10 * In that time came the servants of Nebuchadnezzar Dan. 1. 1. King of Babel up against Jerusalem so the city was besieged. 11 And Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel came against the city, and his servants did besiege it. 12 Then jehoiachin the King of Iudáh d That is, yielded himself unto him by the counsel of 〈◊〉. came out against the King of Babel, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his eunuchs: and the King of Babel took him in the eight year e In the reign of the King of Babylon. of his reign. Chap. 20. 17. 13 * And he carried out thence all the threasures Isa. 39 6. of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the King's house, and broke all the vessels of gold, which Salomon King of Israel had made in the Temple of the Lord, as the Lord had said. 14 And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the princes, and all the strong men of war, (even) ten thousand into captivity, and all the workmen, and cunning men: so none remained saving the poor people of the land. 15 * And he carried a way jehoiachin into Babel, 2. Chro. 36. 10, Esther 2, 6. and the King's mother, and the King's wives, and his eunuchs, and the mighty of the land carried he away into captivity from Jerusalem to Babel, 16 And all the men of war, (even) seven thousand, and carpenters, and lockesmithes a thousand all that were strong and apt for war, did the King of Babel bring to Babel captives. 17 ¶ * And the King of Babel made Mattaniáh 〈◊〉. 37. 1. 〈◊〉 52. 1. his uncle King in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiáh. 18 Zedekiah was one and twenty year old, when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Terusalem. His mother's name also was Hamutál the daughter of jeremiáh of Libnáh. 19 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to all that jehoiakim had done. 20 Therefore certainly the wrath of the Lord was against Jerusalem and judáh until he cast them out of his f Out of Jerusalem and judah 〈◊〉 Babylon. sight. And Zedekiáh rebelled against the King of Babel. CHAP. XXV. 1 Jerusalem is besieged of Nebuchadnezzar, and taken. 7 The sons of Zedekiáh are slain before his eyes, & after are his own eyes put out. 21 Iudáh is brought to Babylón, 25 Gedoliah is slain. 27 jehoiachin is exalted. 1 ANd * in the a 〈◊〉 is, of zedekiah ninth year of his reign, jere 〈◊〉 30. 1. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. the b Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 call 〈◊〉, and it 〈◊〉 part of December and part of januarie. tenth (month and) tenth day of the month Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel came, he, and all his host against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, & they built “ Or, amount. forts against it round about it. 2 So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of King Zedekiáh. 3 And the ninth (day) of the month the famine was c In so much that the 〈◊〉 did eat their 〈◊〉. sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land. 4 Then the city was broken up, and all the Lament. 4. 10. men of war (fled) by night, by the way of the d Which was a 〈◊〉 door or some secret gate to issue our at. gate, (which is) between two walls that was by the King's garden: now the Caldees (were) by the city round about: (and the King) went by the way of the wilderness. 5 But the army of the Caldees pursued after the King, and took him in the deserts oflerichó, and all his host was scattered from him. 6 Then they took the King, and carried him up to the King of Babel to Ribláh, where they e Or condemned him for his perjury and treason, 1. Chro. 36. 〈◊〉. gave judgement upon him. 7 And they slew the sons of Zedekiáh before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiáh, and bound him in chains, and carried him to Babel. 8 ¶ And in the fift month, (and) f jeremy 〈◊〉 Cham 〈◊〉. 12, the 〈◊〉 day, because the fire from the seventh day to the tenth. seventh (day) of the month, which was the nineteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, came Nebuzar-adán “ Or, captain of the guard. chief steward (and) servant of the King of Babel, to Jerusalem, 9 And burned the house of the Lord, and the King's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the great houses burned he with fire. 10 And all the army of the Caldees that were with the chief steward, broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about. 11 And the rest of the people that were left in the city, and those that were fled and g While the 〈◊〉 geindured. fallen to the King of Babel, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzar-adán chief steward carry away captive. 12 But the chief steward left of the poor of the land to dress the vines, and to till the land. 13 * Also the pillars of brass that were in the Chap. 20. 17. house of the Lord, and the bats, and the jere. 27. 22. brazen Sea that was in the house of the Lord, did the Caldees break, and carried the brass of them to Babel. 14 The pots h Of these read Exod. 27. 〈◊〉 also and the besoms, and the instruments of music, and the incense ashes, and all the vessels of brass that they ministered in, took they away. 15 And the ash pans, and the basins, (& all) that was of gold, & that was of silver, took the chief steward away, 16 With the two pillars, one Sea and the bases, which Salomonn had made for the house of the Lord: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. 17 * The height of the one pillar was eighteen 〈◊〉. King 7. 〈◊〉. jerem 52. 21. cubits, and the chapter there on (was) 2. Chro 3. 15. brass, and the height of the chapter (was) with network three cubits, & pomegranates upon the chapter round about, all of brass: and like wise (was) the second pillar with the network. 18 And the chief steward took Seraiáh the chief Priest, and Zephaniáh the i That is, one appointed to succeed in the high Priests row me, if he were sick or else otherwise letted. second Priest, and the threkepers of the door. 19 And out of the city he took an eunuch that had the oversight of the men of war e, and k let emie maketh mention of 〈◊〉, but here he speaketh of them 〈◊〉 were the chiefest. five men of them that were in the King's presence, which were found in the City, and Sophenr captain of the host, who mustered the people of the land, and threscoremen of the people of the land, that were found in the city. 20 And Nebuzar-adán the chief steward took them, and broghtthem to the King of Babel to Ribláh. 21 And the King of Babel smote them, and slew them at Ribláh in the land of Hamáth. So Iudáh was carried a way captrue out of his own land. 22 * Howbeit there remained people in the jere. 40. 5. & 9 land of Iudáh, whom Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel left, and made Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám the son of Shaphan ruler over them. 23 Then when all the captains of the host and (their) men herded, that the King of Babel had made Gedaliáh governor, they came to Gedaliáh to Mizpáh, to wit, Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh, and johanan the son of Káreah, & Seraiáh the son of Tanhúmeth the Netophathite, and jaazanianh the son of Maachathi, they and their men. 24 And Gedaliáh l That is, he did exhort them in the Name of the Lord, according to jeremies' counsel to submit themselves to Nabuchadnezzar, seeing it Was the revealed will of the Lord swore to them, & to their men, and said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Caldees: devil in the land, and serve the King of Babenl, and you shall be well. 25 * But in the seventh month Ishmaenl the son of Nethaniáh the son of Elishaman of the King's seed, came, and ten men with him, and smote Gedaliáh, and he died, and so did he the jews, and the Caldees that were with him at Mizpanh. 26 Then all the people both small and great and the captains of the army arose, and jere. 41. 1. came to m Contrary to 〈◊〉 counsel, lerem. 40. 41, & 42. 43. Egypt: for they were afraid of the Caldees. 27 Not withstanding in the seven and thirtieth year after, n Thus long was he, his wife, & his children in Babylon, whom 〈◊〉 son, after hisfa thers death, preferred to honour: thusby God's providence of the seed of David was 〈◊〉 even unto Christ. jehoiachin King of Iudáh was carried away in the twelft month (and) the seven and twentieth (day) of the month, Euil-merodách King of Babel in 〈◊〉 year that he began to reign, did lift up the head of jehoiachin King of Judah out of the prison. 28 And 〈◊〉 kindly to him, & sethiss throne above the throne of the Kings that were 〈◊〉 him in Babel, 29 And changed his prison garments: and he 〈◊〉 continually eat bread before him, all the days of his life. 30 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (was) a continual 〈◊〉 oh Meaning, that he had an 〈◊〉 in the court. 〈◊〉 him by the King, every day a 〈◊〉, all the days of his life. THE FIRST BOOK OF THE ” Ebr. words of days. Chronicles, “ Or, of things omitted, to Wit, in the books of the Kings. or Paralipoménon. THE ARGUMENT. THe jews comprehend both these books in one, which the Greciansbecause of the length divide into two: and they are called Chronicles, because they note 〈◊〉 the histories from 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 from their captivitiein Babylón. But these are not those books of 〈◊〉, which are so oftmencioned in the books of Kings of Iudáh and israel, which did at large set forth the story of both the kingdoms, & 〈◊〉 perished in the captivity: but an abridgement of the same, and were gathered by Esra, as the jews writ, after their return from Babylon. This first book containeth a brief rehearsal of the children of Adám unto Abrahám, Izhak, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 twelve patriarchs, chief of Iudah and of 〈◊〉 reign of David, because Christ came of him according to the flesh And 〈◊〉 itsetteth forth more amply his acts, both concerning civil government, and also the administration, and care of things concerning religion, for the good success whereof he rcioyceth, and giveth thanks to the Lord CHAP. I 1 The genealogy of Adam and Noah until Abraham. 27 And from Abraham to Esau. 35 His children. 43 Kings and dukes came of him. 1 ADám, a Meaning that Sheth was Adans son and Enos h Seth's son. Sheth, Enonsh, 2 Kenán, Mahalaleél, Iéred 3 Henonch, Methushélah, Laméch, 4 Nonah, b It had been sufficicnt to have named Shen, of whom came Abraham and David, but be 'cause the world was restored by these three, mention is also made of Ham and japheth Gen. 10 2. Shem, Ham, and Iápheth. 5 ¶ * The sons of Iápheth (were) Gommer and Magóg, and Madai, and Iauán, & Tubál, and Menshech, and Tirans. 6 And the sons of Gómer, Ashchenáz, & “ Or, Riphath. Iphanth and Togarmáh. 7 Also the sons of Iauán, Elisháh and Tarshisháh, Kittim, and “ Or, Rodanim. Dodanim. 8 ¶ The sons of Ham (were) Cush & Mizráim, Put and Canáan. 9 And the sons of Cush, Sibá and Havilanh, and Sabtá, and Raamáh, and Sabtechá. Also the sons of Raamáh (were) Shebá and Dedán. 10 And Cush begat c Who first did lift up himself above others, Gen. 10, 8. Nimrond, who begun to be mighty in the earth. 11 And Mizráim begat Ludim and Anamim, Lehabim and Naphtuhim: 12 Pathrusim also, and Casluhim, of whom came the Philistines, and Caphtorim. 13 Also Canáan begat Zidon his first born, and Heth, 14 And the jebusite, and the Amorite, & the Girgashite, 15 And the Hiuite, and the Arkite and the Simite, 16 And the Aruadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. 17 ¶ * The sons of Shem (were) Elám and Gen. 10. 22. & 11. 10. Ashúr, and Arpachshád, and Lud, and d Of whom came the Syrians, and therefore they are called Aramites throughout all the Scripture. Aram, and Vz, and Hul and Géther, and Méshech. 18 Also Arpachshad begat Shélah, and Shélah begat e Of him came the hebrews which were afterward called 〈◊〉 of Israel, which was 〈◊〉 and jews of judah, because of the excellency of that tribe. Eber. 19 Unto Eber also were born two sons: the name of the one (was) Péleg: for in his days was the earth divided: and his, brothers name (was) joktan. 20 Then joktan begat Almodad & Shéleph, and Hazermaveth and jerah. 21 And Hadoram and Vzal and Diklah, 22 And Ebal, and Abimaél, and Sheba, 23 And 〈◊〉, & Havilah and jobab: all these were the sons of loktan. 24 f He repeateth Shen again, because he would come to the stock of 〈◊〉 Shem, g Who came of Shem, and of him Shélah. Arpachshad, Shélah, 25 Eber, Péleg, 〈◊〉, 26 Serung, Nahonr, Terah, 27 * Abram, which is Abraham. 28 ¶ The sons of Abraham (were) Izhak, & Ishmael. Gen. 16. 11. & 17. 〈◊〉. & 21. 2. 29 These are their generations. * The elder Gen 25. 13. son of Ishmael (was) Nebaioth, and Kedar, and Adbeél, and Mibsam, 30 Mishma, and Dumah, 〈◊〉, “ Or, 〈◊〉 Hadad, and Tema, 31 jetunr, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉: these are the sons of Ishmael. 32 ¶ And Keturah Abraham's h Read 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 concubine barc sons, Zimran, and jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shúah: & the sons of jokshan, Sheba, and Dedan. 33 And the sons of Midian (were) Ephah, and Ephar, and Henonch, and Abida, & Eldaah: * all these are the sons of 〈◊〉. Gen. 25. 4. 34 * And Abraham begat Izhak: the sons Gen. 21 2. of Izhak, Esau, and Israel. 35 ¶ The sons of Esau were i These 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mothers, Read. * Eliphaz, Revenl, and 〈◊〉, and jaalam, and Konrah. 36 The son of Eliphaz, Teman, and Omar, 〈◊〉. 36. 4. “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and k 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: read. 〈◊〉., 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Timna, & Gen. 36, 4. Amalek. 37 The sons of Reuél, Nahath, Zérah, Shammah and Mizzah. 38 And the sons of l He is also called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mount 〈◊〉, Gene. 〈◊〉. 20. Seir, Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishonn, & Ezenr and Dishan. 39 And the sons of Lotan, Hori, and Homam, and Timna lotan's sister. 40 The sons of Shobal (were) Alien, & Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onan. And the sons of Zibeonn, Aiah and 〈◊〉. 41 The son of Anah (was) Dishonn. And the sons of Dishonn, Amram, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. 42 The sons of Ezér (were) Bilhan, & Zaavan, (and) jaakan. The sons of 〈◊〉 (were) Vz, and Aran. 43 ¶ And these 〈◊〉 the m He maketh mention of the Kings that came of 〈◊〉 according to God's 〈◊〉 made to Abraham concerning him, that Kings should come of him. These eight Kings reigned one after another in Idumeaunto the time of 〈◊〉, who conquered their country. Kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before a King reigned over the children of Israel, (to wit,) Béla the son of Beonr, and the name of his City (was) Dinhabah. 44 Then Béla died, and Io bab the son of Zenrah of n Which was the principal 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. Bozrah reigned in his stead. 45 And when jobab was dead, Hussham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead. 46 And when Hussham was dead, Ha' dad the son of Bedad which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead, and the name of his city (was) Auith. 47 So Hadad died, & Samlah of Mashrecah reigned in his stead. 48 And Samlah died, & Shaúl of Rehobonth by the river reigned in his stead. 49 And when Shaúl was dead, Baal-hanan the son of Achbór reigned in his stead. 50 And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his stead, and the Name of his City (was) “ Or, Pau. Pai, and his wives name Mehetabél the daughter of Matréd the daughter of Mezahab. 51 Hadad died also, and there were dukes in Edom, duke Timna, duke “ Or, 〈◊〉. Aliah, duke jethéth, 52 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon. 53 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, 54 Duke Magdiél, duke Iran: these were the dukes of Edom. CHAP. II 2 The genealogy of 〈◊〉 unto Ishai the Father of David 1 THese are the sons of Israel: * Reuben, Gen. 29. 32. & 30. 〈◊〉. & 35. 18. Simeón, Levi and judáh, Isshachár, and Gen. 38. 3. & 46. 12. Zebulún, Chap. 4. 1. 2 Dan, Joseph, & Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 3 * The sons of a Though judah was not Jacob's elder son, yet he first beginneth at him, because he would come to the genealogy of David, of whom came Christ. Iudáh, Er, and Onán, and Shelah. These three were born to him of the daughter of Shúa the Cananite: but Ere the elder son of judah was evil in the sight of the Lord, and he slew him. 4 * And Thamar his daughter in law bore Gen. 38. 29. him Pharez, & Zérah: (so) all the sons of Mat. 1. 3 judah were five. 5 * The sons of Pharez, Hezrón & Hamúl. Ruth. 4. 18. 6 The sons also of Zerah (were) “ Or, zabdi. Zimri, & b Of these read 1. Ethan, and Heman, and Calcól, and Dara, Kings 4. 31. which were five in all. 7 And the son of Carmi, “ Or, Achan. * Achar that trou jos h. 7. 1. bled Israel, transgressing in the thing excommunicate, 8 The son also of Ethan, Azariah. 9 And the sons of Hezronn that were born unto him, Iérahmeél, and c whom S. Mat. Ram & Chelubai. calleth Aram, Mat. 1. 3 10 And Ram begat Aminadab, and Aminadab begat Nashonn d That is, chief of the family. prince of the children of judah, 11 And Nahshonn begat Salma, & Salma begat Bóaz, 12 And Bonaz begat Obend, and Obend begat “ Or, jesse. Ishai, 13 * And Ishai begat his elder son Eliab, 1 Sam. 16 19 & 17 12. and Abinadab the second, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. Shimma the third, 14 Nathaneél the fourth, Raddai the fift, 15 Ozém the sixt, (and) David the seventh. 16 Whose sisters (were) Zeruiah and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah, Abishai, & joab and Asahel. 17 And Abigail bore Amasa: and the father of Amasa (was) jethér an Ishme elite. 18 ¶ And e Who was called the son of Hezron vers. 9 Calemb the son of Hezronn begat jerionth of Azubáh (his) wife, and her sons are these, jeshér, and Shobab, and Ardonn. 19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bore him Hur. 20 * And Her begat Vri, and Vri begat Bezaleél. Exod, 31. 2. 21 And afterward came Hezron to the daughter of Machir the father of f Who was prince of mount 〈◊〉 ad, read. Nomb. 〈◊〉. 40. Gilead, & took her when he was threescore year old, and she bore him Segúb. 22 And Segúb begat jair, which had three & twenty cities in the land of Gilead. 23 And Gesshúr with Aram took the towns of jair g That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the towns fromelairs children. from them, (and) Kenath and the towns thereof, (even) threescore cities. All these were the sons of Machir, the father of Gilead. 24 And after that Hezronn was dead at h Which was a town named of the husband and wife, called also Bethlehem Ephra tah. Caleb Ephratah, than Abiah Hezrons' wife bore him also Ashunr the i Meaning the chief and prince father of Tekona. 25 And the sons of jerameél the elder son of Hezrón were Ram the elder, then Bunah and Orenn and Ozéns (and) Ahiiah. 26 Also Ierahmeel had another wife named Atarah, which was the mother of Onan. 27 And the sons of Ram the elder son of jerahmeél were Maaz, and jamin and Ekar. 28 And the sons of Onan were Shammai and jada. And the sons of Shammai, Nadab and Abishunr. 29 And the name of the wife of Abishúr (was) called Abiahil, and she bore him Ahban and Molid. 30 The sons also of Nadab (were) Séled & Appaim: but Séled died without children. 31 And the son of Appaim (was) Ishi; and the son of Ishi, Sheshan, and the son of Sheshan, k who died while his father was alive and therefore it is said, ver. 34. that Sheshan had no sons. Ahlai, 32 And the sons of jada the brother of Shammai (were) Iéther and jona than: but Iéther died without children. 33 And the sons of jonathan (were) Péleth and Zara. These were the sons of jerahmeél. 34 And Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant that was an Egyptian named jarha. 35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to jarha his servant to wife, and she bore him Attai. 36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, 37 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed. 38 And Obed begat jehú, and jehú begat Azariah. 39 And Azariah, begat Hélez, and Hélez begat Eleasah. 40 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallumm, 41 And Shallumm begat jekamiah, and jekamiah begat Elishamo. 42 Also the sons of Caleb, the brother of jerahmeél, (were) Mesha his elder son, which was l That is, the chief governor or prince of the ziphims, because the prince aught to have a father lie care and affection toward his people. the father of Ziph: and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. 43 And the sons of Hebronn (were) Kórah and Tappunah, & Renkem begat Shammai. 44 And Shéma begat Raham the father of jorkoam: and Rékem begat Shammai. 45 The son also of Shammai (was) Maonn: and Maonn (was) the father of Beth-zúr. 46 And Ephah a m This difference was between the wife and the concubine, that the wife was taken with certain solemnities of marriage, and her children did 〈◊〉 the concubine had no solemnities in marriage, neither did her children inherit, but had a portion of goods or money given them. josh. 15. 17. concubine of Caleb bore Haran and Moza, and Gazéz Haran also begat Gazéz. 47 The sons of jahdai (were) Régem, and jotham, and Geshan, and Pélet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. 48 Calebs' concubine Maachah bore Shéber and Tirhanah. 49 She bore also Shaaph, the father of Madmannah, (and) Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea. * And Ache sah was Calebs' daughter. 50 ¶ These were the sons of Caleb the son of Her the elder son of Ephratah Shobál the father of Kiriáthiearim. 51 Salmá the father of Bethlehem, (&) Haréph the father of Beth-gadér. 52 And Shobál the father of Kiriáthiearim had sons, and he “ Or, he that saw the half, because the prince aught to oversee 〈◊〉 subjects. was the overseer of half Hammenonth. 53 And the families of Kitiáth-iearim (were) the Ithrites, and the Puthites, and the Shu mathites, and the Mishraites, of them came the Zarreathites, and the Eshtaulites. 54 The sons of Salmá of Bethlehem, and the Netophathite, the n Meaning, the chief & principal. crowns of the house of joab, and “ Or, the zorites, the half of the Manahthites. half the Manahthites (and) the Zorites. 55 And the families of the o which were men learned and expert in the law Scribes dwelling at jabéz, the Tirathites, the Shimmeathites, the Shuchathites, which are the p Read. Nomb. 10 29. & judg. 1. 16. Kenites, that came of Hammáth the father of the house of Recháb. CHAP. III 1 The genealogy of David, and of his posterity unto the sons of josiáh. 1 THese also were the sons of a He returns to the genealogy of David, to show that Christ came of his stock. David, which were born unto him in Hebron: the elder Amnón of Ahinonam, the Izraelitesse the second b which 2. Sam. 3. 3. is called Cheleab born of her, that was 〈◊〉 wife the Carinelite. Daniel of Abigáil the Carmelitesse. 2 The third Absalóm the son of Maacháh daughter of Talmái King of Geshunr: the fourth Adoniiáh the son of Haggith: 3 The fift Shephatiáh of Abitál: the sixt Ithreám by Egláh his wife. 4 (These) fix were born unto him in Hebron: and there he reigned seven year and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned three & thirty year. 5 And these four were born unto him in Jerusalem, Shimeá, and Shobáb, and Nathán, & c Only Solomon was David's natural son, the other three were Vriahs', whom David made his by adoption he that was begotten in adultetie & died the eight day, is not rekenedamong David's sons. Solomon of d Called also Bath shéba the daughter of Elian: so they gave them diverse names. Bathshúa the daughter of Ammiél: 6 Ibhár also, and e Elishama, or Elis hua. 2. Sam. 5. 15. & Eliphélet died and Davidnamed those sons, which were next borne, by the same names: in the book of Kings his children are mentioned which werealive, & here both they that were alive & dead Elishamá, and Eliphálet, 7 And Nongah, and Népheg, and japhia, 8 And Elishamá, and Eliada, and Eliphélet, nine (in number.) 9 (These be) all the sons of David, besides the sons of the concubines, and Thamar their sister. 10 ¶ And Salomons son (was) Rehoboam, whose son (was) Abiah, (and) Asa his son, (and) jehoshaphat his son. 11 (And) joram his son, (and) Ahaziah his son, (and) joash his son, 12 (And) Amaziah his son, (&) Azariah his son, (and) jotham his son, 13 (And) Ahaz his son, (and) Hezekiah his son, (and) Manasseh his son, 14 (And) Amón his son, (and) josiah his son. 15 ¶ And of the sons of josiah, the f So called because he was 〈◊〉 to the dignity royal before his brother jehoiakim, which was the elder. elder (was) “ Or, jekoahaz. johanan, the second jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, (and) the fourth Shallúm. 16 And the sons of jehoiakim (were) jeconiah, his son, (and) Zedekiah his son. 17 And the sons of jeconiah. Assir (and) Shealtiél his son: 18 Malchiram also and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, 2. King. 23. 3. jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. 19 And the sons of Pedaiah (were) g S. Matt. says that zerobabél was son of zelathiél, meaning that he was his nephew according to the Hebrew speeches for 〈◊〉 was Pedaiahe son. Zerub Babel, and Shimmeŕ and the sons of Zerubbabel (were) Meshullam, and Hananiah and Shelomith their sister, 20 And Hashubah, and Ohél, and Berechiah, and Hazadiah, and jushabhésed, five (in number.) 21 And the sons of Hananiah (were) Pelatiah, and jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. 22 And the son of Shecaniah (was) Shemaiah: & the sons of Shemaiah (were) Hattúsh and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah & Shaphat, h So that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 son, & 〈◊〉 five his 〈◊〉 & in all were 〈◊〉. six. 23 And the sons of Neariáh (were) Elioenai, and Hezekiiah, and Azrikam, three. 24 And the sons of Elioenai (were) Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkúb, and johanan, and Delaiah and Anani, seven. CHAP. four 1 The genealogy of the sons of Iudáh. I Of Ashúr, 9 Of jabéz and his prayer. two Of Chelúb. 24 And Simeon: their habitations. 38 And conquests. 1 THe a Meaning, thev came of judah, as nephews and kins men: for only Pharez was his natural son. sons of judah (were) * Pharez, Hezrón, and Carmi, and Her, and Shobal. 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat jahath, and jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad Gon.; 8. 29. & 46. 12 Chap. 2. 4. these are the families of the Zoreathites. 3 And these were of the father of Etam, Izreel, and Ishma and Idbash: and the Name of their sister (was) Hazlelepóni. 4 And Penuél (was) the father of Gedór, and Ezér the father of Hushah: these are the sons of Her the b The first born of his mother, and not the elder 〈◊〉 ne of his father. elder son of Ephratah, the father of Bethlehem. 5 But Ashúr the father of Tekona had two wives, Heleah, and Naarah. 6 And Naarah bore him Ahuzam, & Hépher, and Temeni and Haashtari: these were the sons of Naarah. 7 And the sons of Heleah (were) Zéreth, jezóhar and Ethnan. 8 Also Coz begat Anúb, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhél the son of Harúm, 9 But jabéz was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name c Otherwise called Othniel, judg. 3. 13. jabéz, saying, Because I bore him in sorrow. 10 And jabéz called on the God of Israel, saying, Ifthou will't bless me in deed, and enlarge my coasts; and d It is to be under stand, that then he would accomplish his vow which he made. (if) thy hand be with me, and thou will't 'cause me (to be delivered) from evil, that I be not hurt. And God granted the thing that he asked. 11 ¶ And Chelúb the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton. 12 And Eshtón begat Beth-raphá, and Pascáh, and Tehinnáh the father of the city of Nahash: these are the men of Recháh. 13 ¶ And the sons of Kenáz (were) Othniél & Zeraiáh, & the son of Othniél, Hatháth 14 And Meonothái begat Ophráh. And Seraiáh begat Ioáb the e The lord of that valley where the artificers did work. father of the valley of craftsmen: for they were craftsmen, 15 ¶ And the sons of Caleb the son of f Called also 〈◊〉. jephunnéh (were) Irá, Eláh, and Náam. And the son of Eláh (was) Kenáz. 16 And the sons of jehaleél (were) Zipn, & Zipháh, Tiriá, and Asareél. 17 And the sons of Ezráh (were) Iéther and Méred, and Ephér, and jalon, and he begat Miriám, and Shammái, and Ishbáh the of Eshtemona. 18 Also his “ Or, shebare, meaning the second wife of Ezrah. wife jehudiiáh bore Iéred the father of Gedor, and Héber the father of Sochon, and jekuthiél the father of Zanonah: and these are the sons of Bithiáh the daughter of Pharaóh “ Or, of whom he had Méred. which Méred took. 19 And the sons of the wife of Hodiah, the sister of Naham the father of Keilah (were) the Garmites', and Eshtemona the Maachathite. 20 And the sons of Shimón (were) Amnonn and Rinnah, Ben-hanam and Tilonn. And the sons of Ishi (were) Zohéth, and Benzohéth. Gen. 38. 〈◊〉 21 ¶ * The sons of Shelah, the son of judah (were) Er, the father of Lecah, & Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the households of them that wrought fine linen in the house of Ashbéa. 22 And jokim and the men of Chozeba and joash, and Saraph, which had the dominion in Moab, and “ Or, of the inhabitants of Léhem. 〈◊〉 Léhem. (These) also are ancient things. 23 These were potters, and dwelled among plants and hedges: g They were King 〈◊〉 gardiner's and served him in his works. there they dwelled with the King for his work. 24 * The sons of Simeonn (were) Nemuél, and jamin, jarib, Zérah, (and) h His son Ohad is here omitted. Shaúl. Gen. 46. 10. Exod. 6. 15. 25 Whose son (was) Shallúm, (&) his son Mibsam, (and) his son Mishma. 26 And the sons of Mishma, Hamuél (was) his son, Zacchúr his son, (and) Shimei his son. 27 And Shimei had sixteen sons, and six daughters, but his brethren had not many children, neither was all their family like to the children of judah in multitude. 28 And they dwelled at i These cities belonged to the tribe of judah. josh. 19 1. and were given to the tribe of Simeon. Beer-Sheba, & at Moladah, and at Hazar Shual, 29 And at Bilhah, and at Ezém, and at Tolad. 30 And at Bethuél, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, 31 And at Beth-marcabonth, and at Hazar Susim, at Bethbirei, & at Sha araim, these were their cities unto the reign of k Then 〈◊〉 restored them to the tribe of judah David. 32 And their towns (were) Etám, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tonchen, and Ashan, five cities. 33 And all their to wnes that were round about these cities unto Baal, These are their habitations and the declaration of their genealogy, 34 And Meshobab and jamlench, and joshah the son of Amashiah, 35 And Joel and jehu the son of joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiél, 36 And Elionai, and jaakobah, and jeshohaiah, anh Asaiah, and Adiél and jesimiél and Benaiah, 37 And Ziza the son of Shiphéi, the son of alon, the son of jedaiah, the son of Shimri, the son of Shemaiah. 38 These were famous princes in their families, and increased greatly their father's houses. 39 And they l For the tribe of Simeon was so great in 〈◊〉 that in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 they sought new dwellings unto Gedor, which is in the tribe of Dan. went to the entering in of Gedór, even unto the East side of the valley, to seek pasture for their sheep. 40 And they found fat pasture and good, and a wide land, both quiet and fruitful: for they of Ham had dwelled there before. 41 And these described by name, came in the days of Hezekiáh King of judah, & smote their tents, and the inhabitants that were found there, and destroyed them utterly unto this day, and dwelled in their room, because there was pasture there for their sheep. 42 And besides these, five hundredth men of the sons of Simeonn went to mount Seir, and Pelatiáh, (and) Neariah, & Rophaiah, and Vzziél the sons of Ishi (were) their captains, 43 And the rest of Amalek that had m And were not 〈◊〉 by Saul and David. escaped, and they dwelled there unto this day. CHAP. V. 1 The birth right taken from Reuben and given to the sons of Joseph. 3 The genealogy of Reuben. 11 And Gad. 23 And of the half tribe of 〈◊〉. 1 THe sons also of Reuben the elder son of Israel [for he was the elder, * but had defiled his father's bed, (therefore) Gen. 35. 22. & 49. 4. his birthright was given unto the a Because they were made two tubes, they had a double portion. sons of Joseph the son of Israel, so that the genea logie is not reckoned after (his) birthright. 2 For judah prevailed above his brethren, & of him (came) b That is, he was the chiefest of all the tribes according to 〈◊〉 prophecy, Gen. 49 8. & because Christ should come of him. the prince, but the birthright (was) joseph's.] 3 * The sons of Reuben the elder son of Israel (were) Hanonch, and Pallú, Hezronn and Carmi. Gen. 46. 9 4 The sons of Joel, Shemaiah his son, Exod. 6. 14. Gog his son, (and) Shimei his son, Nomb 26. 5. 5 Michah his son, Reaiah his son, (and) Baal his son, 6 Beerah his son: whom Tilgath Pilneéser King of Asshunr c To wit, in the time of Vzziah King of Israel, 〈◊〉 Kings, 〈◊〉 29. carried away: he was a prince of the Reubenites. 7 And when his brethren in their families reckoned the genealogy of their generations, jeiel and Zechariah (were) the chief, 8 And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shéma, the son of Joel, which dwelled in d These place were beyond 〈◊〉 toward the east in the land given to the Reu 〈◊〉 Aroér, even unto Nebô and Báal: meonn 9 Also Eastwardc he in habited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the river “ Or, Euphrates. Perath: for they had much cattle in the land of Gilead. 10 And in the days of Saul they warred with the e The Ishmaelites 〈◊〉 came of 〈◊〉 Abraham's con 〈◊〉. Hagarims, which fallen by their hands: and they dwelled in their tents in all the East parts of Gilead. 11 ¶ And the children of Gad dwelled over against them in the land of Bashan, unto Salcháh, 12 Joel (was) the chiefest, and Shapham the second but jaanái and Saphar (were) in Baashamn, 13 And their brethren of the house of their fathers were Michaél, & meshullám, & She bá, & Sorái, and jacán & Zia, & Ebér, seven, 14 These are the children of Abiháil, the son ne of Huri, the son of jaroáh, the son of Gilead, the son of Michaél, the son of jeshishái, the son of jahdom, the son of Buz. 15 Ahi the son of Abdiél, the son of Guni (was) chief of the household of their fathers. 16 And they dwelled in Gilead in f Both the hole country and one peculiar city were called by this Name Bashan Bashán, ' and in the towns thereof, and in all the suburbs of Shatonn, by their borders. 17 All these were 〈◊〉 by genealogies in the days of Iothám King of Iudáh, and in the days of jeroboám King of Israel. 18 ¶ The sons of Reuben and of Gad, and of half the tribe of 〈◊〉 of those that were valiant men, able to bear shield and sword, and to draw a bow, exercised in war, were four and forty thou sand, seven hundredth and threescore, that went out to the war. 19 And they made war with the Hagarims, with g These 〈◊〉 were the sons of Ishmael. Gene. 〈◊〉. 13 jetur, and Naphish and Nodab. 20 And they were h To wit by the Lord that gave them the victory helped against them, & the Hagarims were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them for they cried to God in the battle, and he herded them, because they trusted in him, 21 And they led a way their cattle (even) their camels fifty thousand, & two hundredth, & fifty thousand sheep, and two thousand asses, and of ” Ebr. souls of 〈◊〉. persons an hundredth thou sand. 22 For many fell down wounded, because the war (was) of God. And they dwelled in their steads until the i Meaning the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of therens tribes under 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. captivity. 23 And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelled in the land, from Bashán unto k Other 〈◊〉 led Baalgad. Báal Hermon, and Senir, and unto monnt Hermonn (for) they increased, 24 And these were the heads of the households of their fathers, even 〈◊〉 and Ishi, and Eliél and Azriél, & jeremiah, and Hodaviáh, and jahdiél, strong men, valiant (and) famous, heaps of the households of their fathers, 25 But they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God had destroyed before them, 26 And God of Israel l Thus God stirred up the wicked and used them as instruments to execute his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against sinners although they were led with malice and 〈◊〉. stirred up the spirit of Pul King of ashúr, & the spirit of Tilgáth Pilneesér King of Ashúr, and he carried them away (even) the Keubenites and the Gadites, and the half, tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto * Haláh and Habonr, and Haró, and to the river Gozán, unto this 2. king. 18. 〈◊〉. day. CHAP. VI 10 The genealogy of the sons of Levi. 31 Their ordre in the ministery of the Tabernacle 49 〈◊〉 and his sons Priests. 54. 57 Their habitations. 1 THe sons of Levi (were) Gershon. Koháth, and Merari. Gene 46 〈◊〉 2 * And the sons of Koháth, Amrám, Izhar Exod. c. 〈◊〉. chap. 〈◊〉. and Hebron and Vzziel. 3 And the children of Amrám: Aaronn, and Moses and Miriam, And the sons of Aaronn, levit. 10. 1. * Nadáb, and Abihú, and * Eleazar, and Nomb. 20 〈◊〉. Ithamár. 4 Eleazar begat Phinehas Phinehás begat Abishúa, 5 And Abishúa begat Bukki, and Bukki be gate Vzzi, 6 And Vzzi begat Zerahiáh, and Zerahiáh begat Meraióth, 7 Meraionth begat Amariah and Amariah begat Ahitub. 8 And Ahitúb begat a Which was he Priest after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was deposed, according to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 the Priest. Zadonk, and Zadok be gate Ahimáaz. 9 And Ahimáaz begat a Which was he Priest after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was deposed, according to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 the Priest. Azariah, and Azariab begat johanan, 10 And johanan begat Azariah [it was he 1. Sam. 2. 〈◊〉. that was b Anddid valiantly 〈◊〉 King Vzziah, who would have usurped the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 in the house that Salomon built in Jerusalem] 11 And Azariah begat Amariah, & Amariah begat Ahituh. 12 And Ahitúh begat Zadók, and Zadok begat Shallúm, 13 And Shallúm begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah, 14 And Azáriah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat jehozadak. 15 And jehozadak departed when the Lord c That is, he was led 〈◊〉 captivity with his father 〈◊〉 the high Priest. 2. King, 25. 18. carried a way into 〈◊〉 judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchad-nezzar. 16 ¶ The sons of Levi (were (Gershom Kohath and Merari, 17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershomm, Libni, and Shimei. 18 And the sons of Koháth (were) Amrám, and Izhàr, and Hebron and Vzziel. 19 The sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi, and these are the families of Levi concerning their fathers. 20 Of Gershon, Libni his son, jahath his son, Zimmah his son. 21 joah his son Iddo his son, Zerah his son jeaterai his son. Exod. 6. 〈◊〉. 22 The sons of Kohath ' d Who seemeth to be 〈◊〉 Izhar. Aminadeb his some Nomb. 16. 1. ne, * Korah his son. Assir His son. 23 Elkanáh his son, and Ebiasáph his son, And Assir his son. 24 Taháts his son, Vriél his son, Vzziáh his son, and Shaúl his son. 25 And the sons of Elkanáh, Amasai, and Ahimoth. 26 Elkanáb, the sons of Elkanáh, Zophái his son, and Nahath his son, 27 Eliáh his son, jerohám his son, Elkanáh his son. 28 And the sons of Samuel, the elder e Who is also call led joel. 〈◊〉. Sam. 8. 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉. verse of this chapter. Vash ni then Ahiáh. 29 ¶ The sons of Merari (were) Mahli, Libni his son, Shrmei his son, Vzzah his son. 30 Shimea his son, Haggiáh his son: Asa. jah his son. 31 And these be they whom David set for to sing in the house of the Lord, after that the Ark had f After it was brought to that place where the Temple should be 〈◊〉 and was no more carried to and fro. rest. 32 And they ministered before the Tabernacle even the Tabernacle of the Congregation with g Read Exod. 27. 〈◊〉. singing, until Solomon had built the house of the Lord in Jerusalem: then they continued in their office, according to their coustume. 33 And these ministered with their children, of the sons of Kohath, Heman a singer: the son of Joel, the son of Shemuél, 34 The son of Elkanah, the son of jeroham, the son of Eliél, the son of Tóah. 35 The son of Zuph, the son of Elka nah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, 36 The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah. 37 The son of Tahath, the “ 〈◊〉, nephew. son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Kórah. 38 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. 39 And his “ Or, cousin. brother h Meaning the cousin of Heman. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Asaph stood on his right hand: (and) Asaph was the son of Berechiah, the son of Shiméa. 40 The son of Michaél, the son of Baashiah, the son Malchiah. 41 The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah the son of Abiah, 42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah the son of Shimei, 43 The son of jahath, the son of Gershóm, the son of Levi. 44 And their brethren the sons of Merari (were) on the left hand (even) Ethan the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son ne of Mallúch, 45 The son of Hashabiah the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah. 46 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer, 47 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. 48 ¶ And their i The 〈◊〉 are called The singer's brethren because they came of the same stock. brethren the Levites were k Read appointed unto all the service of the Tabernacle Nomb. 4. 4. of the house of God, 49 But Aaronn and his sons burned incense upon the altar of burned offering, and on the altar of incense, for all that was to do in the most holy place, and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 50 These are also the sons of Aaronn, Eleazar his son, Phine has his son, 〈◊〉 his son, 51 Bukki his son, Vzzi his son, Zerahiah his son. 52 Meraionth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitūh his son, 53 Zadoh his son (and) Ahimaaz his son, 54 ¶ And these are the l Or, cities which were given to the Levites. dwelling places of them through out their towns & coasts, (even) of the sons of Aarón for the fami lie of the Kohathites, for the m They were first appointed & prepared for. lot was there's. 55 So they gave them n Which was also called, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Gene. 23. 〈◊〉. Hebrôn in the land of judah and the suburbs thereof round about it. 56 But the field of the city, and the villages josh. 11. 12. thereof they gave to Calléb the son of jephunneh. 57 And to the sons of Aaronn they gave the cities (of judah) for o That he 〈◊〉 had killed a man might flee thereunto for succour till his cause were tried. Deut. 19 2. refuge (even) Hebrón and Libna with their 〈◊〉, and Iattir, and Eshtemona with their suburbs. 58 And p Which josua calleth Helon. Hiléns with her suburbs, (and) Debir with her suburbs, 59 And Ashan and her suburbs, and Bethshémesh and her suburbs: josh. 24. 15. 60 ¶ And of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba and her suburbs, and q Or, Almon, josh. 21. 18. Alemeth with her suburbs, and anathôth with her suburbs all their cities were thirteen cities by their families. 61 And unto the sons of r That is, they gave a portion to the 〈◊〉, which were the remnant of the tribe of Levi, 〈◊〉 of the half tribe of Manasseh & out of Ephraim. Kohath the remnant of the family of the tribe (even) of the half tribe of the halft of Manasseh, by lot ten cities. 〈◊〉. 66. 62 And to the sons of Gershomm according to their families out of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities, 63 Unto the sons of Merari according to their families out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulem, by lot twelve cities. 64 Thus the children of Israel gave to the Levites cities with their suburbs. 65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of judah, and out of the tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of tribe of the children of Benjamin these Cities, which they called by (their) names. 66 And they of the families of the sons of Kohath, had cities (and) their coasts out of the tribe of Ephraim. josh. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 67 * And they gave unto them cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim, and her suburbs, and Gezér and her suburbs. 68 jokmeam also and her suburbs, and Beth horonn with her suburbs. 69 And Aialón & her suburbs, & 〈◊〉 rimmôn and her suburbs. 70 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh “ Or, Tanach. josh. 21. 25. Aner and her suburbs, and “ Or, Gathtimmon. Bileam and her suburbs, for the families of the remnant of the sons of Kohath. 71 Unto the sons of s Who in the first verse is called also Gershon. Gershom out of the family of the half tribe of Manasseh, Golan in Bashàn, and her suburbs, and “ Or, 〈◊〉 josh. 21. 27. Ashtarôth with her suburbs. 72 And out of the tribe of Issachár, “ Or Kishon. josh. 21. 28. Kédesh and her suburbs, Daberáth and her suburbs. 73 “ Or, jarmuth, josh. 21. 2. 9 Ramóth also and her suburbs, and “ Or, Engaanim, josh. 21 29. Aném with her suburbs, 74 And out of the tribe of Asher, Mashal and her suburbs, And Abdonn and her suburbs, 75 And Hukonk and her suburbs, and Rehomb and her suburbs, 76 And out of the tribe of Naphtali, 〈◊〉 in Galilea and her suburbs, & “ Or, Helkah. josh. 21. 31. Hammôn and her suburbs, and “ Or, Ammethdor, josh. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Kiriathaim and her suburbs. 77 Unto the rest of the children of Merari (were given) out of the tribe of Zebulun, “ Or Karian, josh. 21. 32. Rimmon and her suburbs, “ Or, Jokneam. Tabor and her suburbs, " Or, Kartah, josh. 〈◊〉. 34. 78 And on the otherside Jordan (by) jerichó, (even) on the Eastside of Jordan, out of the tribe of Keubéns, Bézer in the wilderness with her suburbs, & jahzáh with her suburbs, 79 And Redemôth with her suburbs, and Mepháath with her suburbs, 80 And out of the tribe of Gad Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Nahanáim with her suburbs, 81 And Heshbonn with her suburbs, and jaazér with her suburbs, CHAP. VII. 1 The genealogy of Issachár. Benjamin. 13 Naphtali. 14. Manasseh. 20 Ephráim. 30 And Asher. 1 ANd the sons of Issachár (were) Tolá & “ Or, 〈◊〉. Puáh, a Who also is call led job. jashúb, and Shimron, four, Gen. 46. 13, 2 And the sons of Tolá, Vzzi, & Rephaiah and jeriél, and jahmái, and jibsám, and Shemuél, heads in the households of their fathers. Of Tolá (were) valiant men of war in their generations, b That is their number was foun de thus great when David numbered the people. 2. whose number (was) in the days of David two and twenty thousand, and six hundredth. Sam. 24. 1, 3 And the son of Vzzi (was) Izrahaiáh, & the sons of Izrahaiah, Michaél, & Obadiáh, & Joel, & Isshiáh, c Meaning, the four sons and the father. five men all princes 4 And with them in their generations after the household of their fathers (were) bands of men of war: for battle, six and thirty thousand for they had many wives & children. 5 And their “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. brethren among all the families of Issachár (were) valiant men of war reckoned in all by their genealogies four score and seven thousand. 6 ¶ The (sons) of Benjamin (were) Béla, & Bécher, and d Called also Ashbél Gen. 〈◊〉. 23. Iediaél, e Which were the chief: for 〈◊〉 there were seven in all, as appeareth, Gen. 46. 21. three. 7 And the sons of Béla, Ezbón, and Vzzi, Nomb. 26. 〈◊〉. and Vzziél, and jerimôth, & 〈◊〉, five heads of the households of their fathers, valiant men of war, and were reckoned by their genealogies, two and twenty thousand & thirty and four. 8 And the sons of Béchér, Zemiráh, and Ioásh, and Eliézer, and Elioenái, and Omri, and jerimonth, & Abiáh, and Anathoth, & A laméth: all these were the sons of Bechér 9 And they were numbered by their genealogies according to their generations, and the chief of the houses of their fathers, valiant men of war, twenty thousand and two hundredth. 10 And the son of jediaél (was) Bilhan, and the sons of Bilhan, jeúsh, and Benjamin, and Ehúd, and Chenaanáh, and Zethan, & Tharshish, and Ahishahar. 11 All these were the sons of jediaél, chief of the fathers, valiant men of ware, seventeen thousand and two hundredth, marching in battle array to the war. 12 And Shuppim, and Huppim (were) the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ir, (but) Hushim (was) the son f Meaning 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 the son of Beniamia min, but of Dan, Gene 〈◊〉. 21. of “ Or of 〈◊〉, another. 13 ¶ The sons of Naphtali, jahziél, and Gum ni, and jezér, and “ Or Shillom. Shallúm g These 〈◊〉 of Dan and 〈◊〉 livre, which were the sons of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gen. 46. 23. of the sons of Bilhah. 14 The son of Manasseh (was) Ashriél whom Gene. 46. 〈◊〉. she bore unto him (but) his concubine of Arambare Machir the * father of Gilead. 15 And Machir took to wife (the sister) of Hup pim and Shuppim, and the name of their si star was Maacháh. And the name of the 〈◊〉 Nomb. 26. 31. josh. 17. 1. conde (son) was Zelophehad, and Zelophehad had daughters. 16 And Maachah the wife of Machir bore a son, and called his name “ Or, 〈◊〉. perish, and Nomb. 26. 30. the name of his brother was Shéresh: and his sons (were) Vlam and Rakem. 17 And the son of Vlam (was) Bedan, These were the sons of Gilead the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh. 18 And h Meaning the si star of Gilead. his sister Molécheth bore Ishôd, and Abiézer, and Mahalah. 19 And the sons of Shemida (were) Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. 20 ¶ The sons also of Ephraim (were) Shuthelah, and Béred his son, and Tahath his son, and his son 〈◊〉, and Tahath his son. 21 And Zabad his son, and Shuthélah his some ne, and Ezér, and Elead: and the men of i Which was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines, 〈◊〉 we the Ephraimites. Gath that were born in the land, slew them, because they came down to take away 〈◊〉 cattle. 22 Therefore Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. brethren came to content him. 23 And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bore him a son, and he called his name Beriáh, because affliction was in his house. 24 And his “ Or, 〈◊〉. daughter (was) Sheráh, which built Beth-horonn the neither, and the upper, and Vzzéns Sheerah. 25 And Rephéh (was) his k To wit, of Ephraim. son, and Résheph and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, 26 Laadán his son, Ammihúd his son, Elishama his son, 27 Non his son, jehoshua his son. 28 And their possessions and their hahitations (were) Bethel, and the villages thereof, & Eastward Naaran, and Westward Gezér with the villages thereof, Shechem also & " Or, 〈◊〉. the villages thereof, unto * Azzah and the villages thereof. 29 And by the places of the children of Manasseh, Bethshean and her villages, Taanach and her villages. Megiddó and her villages, Dor and her villages. In those dwelled the children of Joseph the son of Israel. Gen. 46. 17. 30 ¶ * The sons of Asher (were) Imnah, & Isuah, and Ishuai, & Benriáh, & Serah their sister. 31 And the sons of Beriah, Héber, and Mal chief, which is the father of Birzavith, 32 And Héber begat japhlét, and Shomér, and Hotham, and Shunah their sister. 33 And the sons of japhlét (were) Pasach, & “ Or, 〈◊〉. Bimhál, and Ashuath: these were the children of japhlét. 34 And the sons of Shamér, Ahi and Rohgah, jehubbah, and Aram. 35 And the sons of his brother Helem were Zophah, and 〈◊〉 and Shelesh and Amal 36 The sons of Zophah, Suah, and Harnephér, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah. 37 Bézer and Hod, and Shemma, and Shilshah and Ithran, and Beera. 38 And the sons of Iéther, jephunneh, and Pispa and Ara. 39 And the sons of Vlla, Harah, and Haniél and Rizia. 40 All these were the children of 〈◊〉, the heads of their father's houses, noble men, valiant men of war (and) chief princes, & they were reckoned by their genealogies for war and for battle to the number of six and twenty thousand men. CHAP. VIII. 2 The son of Benjamin. 33 And race of Saul. 1 BEniamin also a He continueth in the description of set tribe of Benjamin, because his purpose is to the forth the genealogy of Saul. begat Bela his elder son. Ashbél the second, and Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Kapha the fift. 3 And the sons of Béla were Addar, and Gera, and Abihúd, 4 And Abishua, and Ha' aman and Ahoóh, 5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huran. 6 ¶ And these are the sons of Ehud: these were the chief fathers of those that inhabited Géba: and b Meaning the in habitants of the 〈◊〉 Geba. they were carried a way captives to Monathath. 7 And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he carried them away captives: and c To wit, 〈◊〉. he begat Vzza and Ahihúd. 8 And Shaharaim begat (certain) in the country of Moab, after he had sent d After he had put away his two Wives. away Hushim and Baara his wives. 9 He begat, I say, of Hodésh his wife, jobab and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, 10 And jeúz and Shachia and Mirma: these were his sons (and) chief fathers. 11 And of Hushi he begat Ahithúb & Elpaal. 12 And the sons of Elpaal (were) Eber, and Misham and Shamed [which built Ono, & Lod, and the villages thereof] 13 And Beriah and Shema [which were the chief fathers among the inhabitants of Aialon they drove away the inhabitants of Gath] 14 And Ahiô, Shasak and jerimôth. 15 And Sebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, 16 And Michaél, and Ispah, and 〈◊〉, the sons of Beriah, 17 And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber, 18 And Ishmerai and Ezliah, and joah, the sons of Elpaal, 19 jakim also, and Zichri, and Sabdi, 20 And Elienai, and Zillethai, and Eliél. 21 And “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath the sons of Shimei. 22 And Ishpan, and Eber, and Eliél, 23 And Abdôn, and Zichri, and Hanaan, 24 And Hananith, and Elam, and Antothiiah, 25 Iphedeiah & Penuel the son of Shashak 26 And Shansherai, & Shehariah & Athaliah, 27 And jaareshiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of jeroham. 28 These were the chief c The chief of the tribe of 〈◊〉 that swell in 〈◊〉. fathers according to their generations (even) princes, which dwelled in Jerusalem. Chap. 9 33. 29 And at * Gibeonn dwelled the father of Gibeon, & the name of his wife (was) Maacháh 30 And his elder son (was) Abdon, than Zur, and Kish, and Báal, and Nadah, 31 And Gidor, and Ahió, and Zacher. 32 And Mikloth begat Shimeah: these also dwelled with their brethren in Jerusalem, (even) by their brethren. 33 And f Who in the. Ne'er begat Kish, and Kish begat Saúl, and Saúl begat jonathan, and Malchishúa, 1. Sam. 9 1 is called Abiel. and Abinadah, and g He is also named 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 2. Samu. 2. 9 Eshbaal, 34 And the son of jonathan (was) h He is likewise called Mephibosheth, 2 Sam. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Meribbaal, and Meribbaal begat Micah. 35 And the sons of Micah (were) Python, & Melech, and Tarea and Ahaz, 36 And Ahaz begat jehoadah, and jehoadah begat Aleméth, and Azmaueth, and Zimri and Zimri begat Moza, 37 And Moza begat Bineah, whose son (was) Raphah (and his son Eleasah (and) his son Azél. 38 And azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azriham, bocherú and Ishimael, and Sheariáh, and Obadiáh, and Hanán: all these were the sons of Azél. 39 And the sons of Eshek his brother (were) Vlam his elder son, I húsh the second, and Eliphélet the third. 40 And the sons of Vlám (were) valiant men of war which shot with the bow, & had many sons & nephews, an hundredth & fifty all these were of the sons Benjamin. CHAP. IX. 1 All Israel and 〈◊〉 numbered. 10 Of the Priest, and Levi tes. 11. 18 And of their offices. 1 THus all Israel were numbered by their genealogy: and behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and of Iudáh (and) they were a 〈◊〉 he hath described their genealogies before they went into captivity, & now he describeth their history after their return. carried away to Babel for their transgression. 2 ¶ And the chief in habitants that dwelled in their own possessions (and) in their own cities (even) Israel the Priests, the Levites, and the b Meaning the Gabionites which seruedin the Temple, read. Nethinims. 3 And in Jerusalem dwelled of the children of Iudáh, and of the children of Benjamin, and of the children of Ephráim, and Manasseh. 4 Vthái the son of Amihúd the son of 〈◊〉 sh. 9 23. Omrithe son of Imri, the son of 〈◊〉: of the children of Parez, the son of Iudáh. 5 And of Shiloni, Asaiáh the elder, and his sons. 6 And of the sons of Zeráh, jeuél & their brethren six hundredth and ninety. 7 And of the sons of Benjamin, Sallú, the son of Meshullám, the son of Hodaviáh the son of Hasenuáh, 8 And Ibneiáh the son of jerohám, and Eláh the son of Vzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullám the son of Shephatiáh, the son of Neuél, the son of Ibniiáh 9 And the brethren according to their generations nine hundredth fifty & six: all these men were “ Or, chief of the samilies, chief fathers in the households of their fathers, 10 ¶ And of the Priest, Iedaiáh, and jehoiarib and jachin, 11 And Azariáh the son of Hilkiah, the son ne of Meshullám, the son of Zadók, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitúh the c That is, he was the 〈◊〉 Priest. chief of the house of God. 12 And Adaiáh the son of jerohám, the son ne of Pashhúr, the son of Malchiiáh, and Measái the son of Adiél, the son of jahzérah, the son of Meshullám, the son of Meshillemith, the son of 〈◊〉, 13 And their brethren the chief of the households of their fathers a thousand, seven hundredth and three score valiant men, for the d To serve in the Temple every 〈◊〉 according to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. work of the service of the house of God. 14 ¶ And of the Levites, Shemaiàh, the son of 〈◊〉, the son of Azrikám, the son of Hashabiáh of the sons of Merari 15 And Bakbakkár, Heresh and Galál, and Mettaniah the son of Michá, the son of Zichri, the son of Asáph. 16 And Obadiáh the son of Shemaiáh, the son of Galál, the son of Ieduthún, and Berechiáh, the son of Asá, the son of Elkanáh, that dwelled in the villages of the Netophathites. 17 ¶ And the porters (were) Shallúm, and Ak kumb, and Talmon, and Ahimán, and their brethren: Shallumm (was) the chief. 18 For they were porters to this time by companies of the children of Levi unto the e 〈◊〉 called because the king came into 〈◊〉 Temple thereby, and not the common people. King's gate Eastward. 19 And Shallum the son of Kore the son of Ebiasáph the son of Koráh, and his brethren the Korathites [of the house of their father] (were) over the work (and) office to keep the gates of the f Their charge uva that none should enter into these places which were only appointed 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in. Tabernacle so their families (were) over the host of the Lord, keeping the entry. 20 And Phinehás the son of Elea zár was their guide, and the Lord (was) with him. 21 Zechariáh the son of Meshelemiáh (was) the porter of the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 22 All these were choose for porters of the gates, two hundredth and twelve, which were numbered according to their genea logies by their towns, David established these and Samuel the Seer “ 〈◊〉, for their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. in their pertual office, 23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the Lord even of the house of the Tabernacles by wards. 24 The porters were in four quarters Eastward, Westward. Northward & Southward 25 And their brethren (which were) in their towns came at g They served Wekely. as Eick, 4. 10. seven days from time to time with them. 26 For these four chief porters were in perpetual office, and were of the Levites and had charge of the “ 〈◊〉, opening of the doors. chamber, and of the treasures in the house of God. 27 And they lay round about the house of God, because the charge (was) there's, and they caused it to be opened every morning 28 And certain of them had the rule of the ministering vessels: for they brought them in by tale, and brought them out by tale. 29 Some of them also were appointed over the instruments, and over all the vessels of the Sanctuary: and of the h Whereof the meat 〈◊〉 was made. flower, and the wine, and the oil, and the incense, & the sweet odours. 〈◊〉. 2. 1. 30 And certain of the sons of the Priests made ointments of sweet odours. 31 And Mattihiáh one of the Levites which was the elder 〈◊〉 of Shallúm the Karhite, had the charge of the things that were made in the frying-pan. 32 And other of their brethren the sons of Kohath had the oversight of the *: show Exod. 23. 30. bread to prepare it every Sabbath. 33 And these are the singers the chief fathers of the Levites (which dwelled) in the chambers, i But were continually 〈◊〉 in singing 〈◊〉 to God. and had none other charge, for they had to do in that business day and night. 34 These were the chief fathers of the Levites According to their generations, and the principal which dwelled at Jerusalem. 35 * And in Gibeón dwelled “ Or, 〈◊〉. the father of Gibeón, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. jeiél, and the name of his wife (was) Maacháh. 36 And his elder son (was) abdón, then Zur and Kish, and Báal, and Ne'er, and Nadáb, 37 And Gedôr, and Ahió, and Zechariàh, and Miklóth. 38 And Miklóth begat Shimeám: they also dwelled with their brethren at Jerusalem, (even) by their brethren. 39 And * Ne'er begat Kish, and Kish begat 1. Sam. 14. 51. chap. 8 33. Saúl, and Saúl begat jonathàn and Malchishúa, and Abinadáb and Eshbáal. 40 And the son of jonathan (was) Merib-báal, and Merib-báal begat Micáh. 41 And the sons of Micáh (were) Python, & Melech and Tahréa. 42 And Aház begat k Who was also called Ichoadah. jaráh, and jaráh begat Alémech, and Azmaneth and Zimri, and Zimri begat Mozá. chap. 8. 6. 43 And Mozá begat Bineá, whose son, (was) Repheiáh, and his son (was) Eleasáh (and) his son Azel. 44 And Azél had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocherú, and Ismaél, and Sheariáh, and Obadiáh, and Hanán: these are the sons of Azél. CHAP. X. 1 The battle of Saul against the Philistines. 4 In which he dveth. 5 And his sons also. 13 The cause of Sauls death. 1 THen * the Philistines fought against Israel 3. Sam. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilbóa. 2 And the Philistines pursued after Saul and after his sons, and the Philistines smote Jonathan, and Abinadah, and Malchishúa the sons of Saul. 3 And the battle was sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. wounded of the archers. 4 Then said Saúl to his armour bearer, Draw out thy sword, and thrust me 〈◊〉 herewith, jest these uncircumcised come and mock at me: but his armour bearer would not for he was sore afraid: therefore Saúl took the sword and fell upon it. 5 And when his armour bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell like wise upon the sword and died. 6 So Saúl died and his three sons, and all his house, they died together. 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley, saw how they fled, and that Saúl and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled away, and the Philistines came, and dwelled in them, 8 And on the morrow when the Philistines came to spoil them that were slain, they found Saúl and his sons ” Ebr. fallen, lying inmount Gilbôa. 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head and his armour, and sent them in to the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it unto their idols, and to the people. 10 And they laid up his armour in the house of their god, and set up his head in the house of a 〈◊〉 was the 〈◊〉 of the Phili 〈◊〉, and from the belly down ward had the for me of a fish & up ward of a man. Dragón. 11 ¶ When all they of Jabesh Gilead herded all that the Philistines had done to Saúl, 12 Then they arose [all the valiant men] and took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, & buried the bones of them under an oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 13 So Saúl died for his transgression, that he committed against the Lord, * (even) against 1. Sam. 15. 〈◊〉. the word of the Lord, which he kept not and in that he sought and asked counsel of a “ Or, witch and fortress. * familiar spirit. 14 And asked not of the Lord: therefore he 1. Sam. 28. 8. slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Ishái. CHAP. XI. 3 After the death of Saul is David anointed in Hebrón. 5 The jebusites rebel against David, from uhome he taketh the tower of Zión. 6 joáb is made captain. 10 His valiant men. 1 THen * all Israel a This was 〈◊〉 the death of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sauls son when David had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 judah seven years and six months in Hebron. 2. Sam. 5. 5. gathered themselves 2. Sam. 5. 〈◊〉. to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold we are thy bones and thy flesh. 2 And in time past, even when Saúl was King thou leddest Israel out and in: and the lord thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel: and thou shalt be captain over my people Israel. 3 So came all the Elders of israel to the King to Hebron, and David made a covenant with them in Hebrón before the Lord And they anointed David King over Israel, * 1. 〈◊〉. 16. 13. according to the word of the lord by the hand of Samuel. 4 ¶ And David and all Israel went to Ierusalém, which is jebus, where (were) the jebusites, the inhabitants of the land. 5 And the inhabitants of jebús said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither, Nevertheless David took the tower of Zion, which is the city of David, 2. Sam. 5. 〈◊〉. 6 And david said, * Whosoever smiteth the jebusites first, shall be the chief and captain. So Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh went first up, and was captain. 7 And David dwelled in the tower: therefore they called it the city of David. 2 Sam. 5. 〈◊〉 8 * And he built the city on every side, from milo even round about: and Ioáb repaired the reft of the city. 9 And David prospered: and grew: for the Lord of hosts (was) with him. 2. Sam. 25. 〈◊〉 10 ¶ * These also are chief of the valiant men that were with David and joined their force with him in his kingdom with all 〈◊〉, to make him King over Israel, according to the word of the Lord 11 And this is the number of the valiant men whom David had jashobeám thee: son of Hachmons, the b Meaning the 〈◊〉 excellent and best esteemed for his 〈◊〉 some read, the chief of the princes. chief among thirty: he lift up his spear against three hundredth, (whom) he slew at one time. 12 And after him (was) Eleazar the son of “ Or, his uncle. Dódo the Ahohite, which was one of the three valiant men. 13 He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle: and there was a parcel of ground full of barley, and the people fled before the Philistines. 14 And they stood in the mids of the field, c This act is 〈◊〉 to Shamáh 2 Sam. 23. 11. and saved it, and slew the Philistines: so the Lord gave a great victory. Which seemeth was the chiefest of these. 15 ¶ And three of the d That is 〈◊〉 and his two companions. thirty captains went to a rock to David, into the cave of Adullám. And the army of the Philistines camped in the valley of Rephaim. 16 And when David (was) in the hold, the Phi listims garrison (was) at Bethlehem. 17 And David longed, and said, * O, that one 2. Sam. 23. 15. would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem that is at the gate. 18 Then these three brake thorough the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, & took it and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but powered it (for an oblation) to the Lord, 19 And said, Let not my God suffer me to do this: should I drink the e That is, this what razors, for the which they ventured their blood. blood of these men's lives: for they have brought it with the jeopardy of their lives: therefore he would not drink it: these things did these three mighty men. 20 ¶ And Abshái the brother of Ioáb, he was chief of the three, and he lift up his spear against three hundredth, (and) slew them, and had the name among the three. 21 Among the three he was more honourable 2. Sam, 23. 19 than the two, & he was their captain: * but he attained not unto thee (first) three. 22 Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá [the son of a valiant man] which had done many acts (and was) of Kabzeél, he slew two “ Or, 〈◊〉. strong men of Moáb: he went down also & slew a lion in the mids of a pit in time of snow. 23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, (even) five cubits long, & in the Egy ptians hand (was) a spear like a weavers be aim: & he went down to him with a staff, & plucked the spear out of the Egyptians hand, and slew him with his own spear. 24 These things did Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá, and had the name among the three worthies. 25 Behold, he was honourable among thirty, but he attained not unto the f Meaning, those three which brought the water to David. (first) three. * And David made him of his counsel. 26 ¶ These also (were) valiant men of war, Asahel the brother of Ioáb, Elhanán the son 2. Same 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. ne of Dodô of Bethlehem, 27 g Called also 〈◊〉 mimoah. Shammóth the Harodite, Hélez the Pelonite, 28 Irá the son of Ikkésh the Tekoite, Abiézér 2. Sam. 23. 25. the Antothite, 29 h He is also called 〈◊〉. Sibbecái the Husathite: Ilái the Ahohite, 30 Maharái the Netophathite, Héled the son 2. Sam. 23, 27. of Baanáh the Netophathite, 31 Ithái the son of Ribái of Gibeáh of the children of Benjamin, Benaiáh the Pirathonite, 32 Hurái of the rivers of Gáash, Abiél the Arbathite, 33 Azmáueth the Baharumite, Elihabá the Shakstone albonite, 34 The sons of Hashém the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shagéh the Harite, 35 Ahiám the son of Sacár the Hararite, Eliphál the son of Vr, 36 Hépher the Mecherathite, Ahiiáh the Pelonite, 37 Hezró the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, 38 Joel the brother of Nathán, Mibhár the son ne of Haggeri, 39 Zélek the Ammonite, Nahrái the Berothite, the armour bearer of Ioáb, the son of Zeruiáh, 40 Ira the Ithrite, Garib the Ithrite, 41 uriáh the Hittite, Zabád the son of Ahlái. 42 Adiná the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him, 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and joshaphat the Mithnite, 44 Vzia the Ashterathite, Shama and jeiél the sons of Otham the Aroerite, 45 jediaél the son of Shimri, and joha his brother the Tizite, 46 Eliél the Mahavite, and jeribai and joshaviah the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, 47 Eliél and Obed, and jaasiél the Mesobaite. CHAP. XII, 1 Who they were that went with David when he fled from Saúl. 14 Their valiantness. 23 They that came unto him unto Hebrón out of every tribe to make him King. 1 THese also are they that came to David to a To take his part against Saul who persecuted him. Zik lag, while he was yet kept close, because of Saúl the son of Kish: and they were among the valiant and helpers of the battle. 2 They were weaponed with bows, and cold use the right and the left hand with stones & with arrows (and) with bows, (and were) of Sauls b That is, of the tribe of Benjamin whereof Saul was, & wherein were excellent throwers with 〈◊〉. brethren, (even) of Benjamin. 3 The chief (were) Ahiézer, and joash the sons of Shemaah a Gibeathite, and jeziél, and Pélet the sons of Asmaueth, Berachah and jehú the Antothite, 4 And Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a valiant man judge 20. 16. among thirty, and above thirty, and jeremiah, and jehaziél, and johanan, and joshabad the Gederathite, 5 Eluzai, and jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Sephatiah, the Haruphite, 6 Elkanah, and Ishiah, and Azariél, and joézer Iashobeam of Hakorehim, 7 And joelah, and Zébadiah, the sons of jeroham of “ Or, Gedud. Gedór. 8 And of the Gadites there separed them selves some unto David into the hold of the wilderness, valiant men of war, (and) men of arms, (and apt) for battle, which cold handle “ Or, 〈◊〉. spear and shield, & their faces (were like) the faces of c Meaning fierce, and terrible. lions, and (were) like the roes in the mountains in swiftness, 9 Ezér the chief, Obadiah the second Eliab the third, 10 “ Or, Mass 〈◊〉. Mishmanàh the fourte, jeremiáh the fift, 11 Attái the sixt, Eltél the sevente, 12 johanán the eight, Elzabád the ninte, 13 jeremiáh the tent, Macbannái the elevente. 14 These were the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the lest (cold resist) an hundredth, and the greatest a thousand. 15 These are they that went over Jordan in the d which the hebrews called Nisán or Abide, conceining half March and half April, when Jordan was wone te to overflow 〈◊〉 banks, read. 〈◊〉. 3. 15. first month when he had filled overall his banks, & put to flight all them of the valley toward the East and the West. 16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and judáh to the hold unto David, 17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If you be come pea ceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you, but if you (come) to betray me to mine adversaries, (seeing) there is no wickedness in mine hands, the God of our fathers behold it, and rebuke it. 18 And the e The spirit of boldness and courage moved him to speak thus. spirit came upon Amasái, which was the chief of thirty, (and he said,) Thy (are we,) David, & with thee, o son of Ishái Peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be unto thy helpers: for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the garrison. 19 ¶ And of Manasseh (some) fell to David, when he came with the Philistines against Saul to battle, but they f They came one lie to help David and nor to secure the Philistines. which were enemies to their country. helped them not: for the princes of the Philistines * by advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saúl “ Or, on the jeopardy of our heads. for our heads. 20 As he went to Zik lág, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnáh, and Iozabád, and Iediaél, 3. Sam 29. 4. and Michaél, and Iozabád, and Elihú, and Ziltái, heads of the thousands that were of Manasseh. 21 And they helped David against g To wit, of the 〈◊〉 which had burned the city 〈◊〉, that band: for they were all valiant men and were captain in the host. 22 For at that time day by day there came to 2. Sam 30. 9 David to help him, until it was a great host like the host of h Meaning, mighty or strong: for the hebrews say a thing is of God when it is excellent. God. 23 And these are the numbers of the captains that were armed to battle, (and) came to David to Hebrón to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the Lord 24 The children of judah that bore shield and “ Or, buckler. spear, (were) six thousand and eight hundredth armed to the war. 25 Of the children of Simeôn valiant men of war, seven thousand and an hundredth. 26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundredth. 27 And jehoiadá (was) the chief of them of i Of, the Levites which came by descent of Aa ron. Aarôn: and with him three thousand and seven hundredth. 28 And Zadók a young man very valiant, and of his father's household (came) two and twenty captains. 29 And of the children of Benjamin the brethren of Saúl three thousand: for a great part of them unto that time k That is, the greatest number took Sauls part. kept the ward of the house of Saul. 30 And of the children of Ephranim twenty thousand, and eight hundredth valiant men (and) famous men in the household of their fathers. 31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were appointed by name to come and make David King. 32 And of the children of Issachar which were men that had understanding of the l Men of good 〈◊〉, which knew at all times what was to be done. times, to know what Israel aught to do: the heads of them (were) two hundredth, & all their brethren were at their commandment. 33 Of Zebulún that went out to battle, expert in war, (and) in all instruments of war, fifty thousand “ Or, 〈◊〉 themselves in array. which cold set the battle in array: they were not of ” Ebr. heart and heart. a double heart. 34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear seven and thirty thousand. 35 And of Dan expert in battle, eight and twenty thousand, and six hundredth. 36 And of Asher that went out to the battle and were trained in the wars, forty thousand. 37 And of the otherside of Jordan of the Reubenites and of the Gaddites, and of the half tribe of Manasseh with all instruments of war to fight with, an hundredth and twenty thousand. 38 m So that his whole host were three hundredth twenty & two thousand, two hundredth twenty and two All these men of war “ Or, fight in their array. that cold lead an army, came with “ Or, with a good courage. upright heart to Hebron to make David King over all Israel: and all the rest of Israel (was) of one accord to make David King: 39 And there they were with David three days eating and drinking: for their n Therest of the Israelites. brethren had prepared for them. 40 Moreover they that were near them until Issachár, and Zebulún, and Naphtali brought bread upon asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, (even) meat, flower, figs, and raisins, and wine and oil, and beeves and sheep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. CHAP. XIII. 7 The Ark is brought again from 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 ém. 9 Vzza dieth because he touched it. 1 ANd David counseled with the captains of thousands and of hundreds, (and) with all the governors. 2 And David said to all the Congregation to Israel, If it seem good to you, and that it proceedeth of the Lord our God, we will sand to and fro unto our brethren, that are left in all the land of Israel [for with them are the Priests and the Levites in the cities (and) their suburbs] that they may assemble themselves unto us. 3 And we will bring again the a His first care was 10 restore religion, which had in saul's days been corrupted and neglected. Ark of our God to us: for we sought not unto it in the days of Saul. 4 And all the Congregation answered, Let us do so: for the thing seemed good in the eyes of all the people. 5 ¶ * So David gathered all Israel together 2. Sam. 6. 2. from “ Or, Nilns, Shihor in Egypt, even unto the entering of Hamath, to bring the Ark of God from b That is, from Gibea, where the inhabitants of Kiriathiearim had placed it in the house of Abi nadab. 2. Sam 6. 3 Kiriath-iearim. 6 And David went up and all Israel to “ Or, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Baalath, in Kiriath-iearim, that was in judah, to bring up from thence the Ark of God the Lord that dwelleth between the Cherubims, where his name is called on. 7 And they carried the Ark of God in a new 2. Sam. 6. 2. cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Vzzá and Ahio c The son of 〈◊〉. guided the cart. 8 And David and all Israel played before d That is, before the Ark where God 〈◊〉 himself: so that the sign is taken for the thing signified, which is common to all sacra 〈◊〉 both in the old and new testament. God with all (their) might, both with songs and with haps, and with viols, and with timbrels and with cimbales and with trumpets. 9 ¶ And when they came unto the threshing floor of e Called also, Nachon. 2, Sam. 6. 6. Chidon, Vzza put forth his hand to hold the Ark, for the oxen did shake it. 10 But the wrath of the Lord was kindled against Vzzá, and he smote him, because he laid his hand upon the Ark: so he died there f Before the 〈◊〉 for usurping that which did not appertain to his vocation: for this charge was given to the Priests. 〈◊〉 God. 11 And David was angry, because the Lord had made a breach in Vzza, and he called the name of that place Pérez-uzza unto this day. 12 And David feared God that day, saying, Nom 4. 15. so that near all good intentions are condemned, except they be common deed by the word of God. How shall I bring in to me the Ark of God? 13 Therefore David brought not the Ark to him into the city of David, but caused it to turn into the house of g Who was a Le 〈◊〉 and called Gittite, because he had dwelled at Gath. Obed Edom the Gittite. 14 So the Ark of God remained in the house of Obed Edóm, (even) in his house three more neths: and the Lord blessed the house of Obed Edóm, and all that he had. CHAP. XIIII. 2 Hiram sendeth wood and 〈◊〉 to David. 4 The names of his children. 8. 14. By the counsel of GOD he goeth against the Philistines and overcometh them. 15 God fighteth for him. 1 THen * sent Hiram the King of ” Ebr. zor. Tyrus 2. Sam. 3. 〈◊〉. messengers to David, and cedar trees, with masons and carpenters to build him an house. 2 Therefore David knew that the Lord had confirmed him King over Israel, (and) that his kingdom was lift up on high, because of his a Because of Gods promise made to the people of Israel. people Israel. 3 ¶ Also David took more wives at Jerusalem, and David begat more sons and daughters. 4 And these are the names of the children which he had at Jerusalem, Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and b Elpalet and No gah are not men 〈◊〉. 2. Sam 5. 14. so there are but eleven and here thirteen. Elpalet. 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg and japhia. 7 And Elishama, and “ Or, Eliada. 〈◊〉, and Eliphalet. 8 But when the Philistines herded that David was anointed King over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David. And when David herded, he went out against them. 9 And the Philistines came, and spread them selves in the valley of Rephaim. 10 Then David asked counsel at God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines, and will't thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto him, Go up: for I will deliver them into thy hand. 11 So they came up to Baalperazim and David smote them there: and David said, God hath divided mine enemies with mine hand, as waters are divided: therefore they called the name of that place, c That is, the valley of divisions, because the enemies were disper said there like 〈◊〉. Baalperazim. 12 And there they had left their gods: and David said, Let them even be burned with fire. 13 Again the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley. 14 And when David asked again counsel at God, God said to him, Thou shalt not go up after them, (but) turn away from them, that thou mayest come upon them over against the mulberry trees. 15 And when thou hearest the noise of one going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then go out to battle: for GOD is go forth before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. 16 So David did as God had commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gézer. 17 And the fame of David went out into all lands and the Lord brought the fear of him upon all nations. CHAP. XU. 1 David prepareth an host for the Ark. 4 The number and order of the Levites. 16 The singers are choose out among them. 25 They bring again the Ark with joy. 29 David dancing before it, is despised of his wife Michal. 1 ANd (David) made him houses in the a That was in the place of the city called zion. city of David, and prepared a place for the Ark of GOD; and pitched for it 2. Sam. 5. 8. a tent. 2 Then David said, * None aught to carry the Nomb. 4. 2. Ark of God, but the Levites: for the Lord and 20. hath choose them to bear the Ark of the Lord, and to minister unto him for ever. 3 ¶ And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem to bring up the b From the 〈◊〉 of Obed Edom. Ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had ordained 2. Sam. 6. 10. for it. 4 And David assembled the sons of Aaron, and the Levites. 5 Of the sons of Kohath Vriél the chief, and his “ Or, kinsmen. brethren six score. 6 Of the sons of Merari, Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundredth and twenty. 7 Of the sons of Gershom, Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundredth and thirty. 8 Of the son of c Who was the son of Vzziel, the 〈◊〉 son of Kohath. Exod 6. 21. and Nomb. 3. 10. Elizaphan, Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundredth. 9 Of the sons of d The third son of Kohath. Exod 6. 〈◊〉. Hebronn, Eliél the chief, and his brethren four score. 10 Of the sons of Vzziél, Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundredth & twelve. 11 ¶ And David called Zadok and Abiathar the Priests, and of the Levites, Vriél, Asaiah and Joel, Shemaiah, and 〈◊〉, and Amminadab: 12 And he said unto them, You are the chief fathers of the Levites: e Prepare yourselves, and 〈◊〉 pure, abstain from all things where by you might be polluted, and so not able to come to the Tabernacle. sanctify yourselves, and your brethren, and bring up the Ark of the Lord God of Israel unto thee (place) that I have prepared for it. 13 For * because you were not there at the first, the Lord our God made a breach among us: for we sought him not after (due) f According as he hath appointed in the Law. ordre. Chap. 13. 10. 14 So the Priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the Ark of the Lord God of Israel. 15 ¶ And the sons of the Levites bore the Ark of God upon their shoulders with the bars, as Moses had commanded, * according Exod. 25. 15. to the word of the Lord 16 And David spoke to the chief of the Levites, that they should appoint (certain) of their brethren to sing with g These 〈◊〉 and other 〈◊〉. why Whiche they observed, were instructions of their in fancy, which 〈◊〉 tinued to the coming of Christ. instruments of music, with viols and haps, and cymbales, that they might make a sound, and lift up their voice with joy. 17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel, and of his brethren Asáph the son of Bereechiah, and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of Kushaiah 18 And with them their brethren in the h Which were 〈◊〉 in dignity. second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and jaaziél, and Shemiramoth, and Iehiél, and Vnni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maasiah, and Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneah, and Obed Edóm, and Ieiél the porters. 19 So Heman, Asaph and Ethan (were) singers to make a sound with cymbales of brass. 20 And Zechariah, and Aziél, and Shemiramoth, and Iehiél, and Vnni, and Eliab, and Maashiah, and Benaiah with viols on i This was an instrument of 〈◊〉, or a certain tune, 〈◊〉 they accustomed to sing Psalms. Alamonth. 22 And Mattithiah, and Elipheléh, and Mikneah, and Obed Edóm, and Ieiél, and Azaziah, with haps, k Which was the eight tune, over 〈◊〉 which he that was most excellent had charge. upon Sheminith lenazzéah. 21 But Chenaniah the chief of the Levites had l To wit, to appoint psalm., and songs to them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the charge, bearing the burden in the charge, for he was able to instruct. 23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were porters for the Ark. 24 And Shecaniah and jehoshaphat and Nethane el and Amashai, and Zachariah, and Benaiah, and Eliézer the Priests did blow with trumpets before the Ark of God, and Obed Edóm and jeriah (were) porters m With Berechiah and Elkanah. Vers. 23. for the Ark. 25 * So David and the Elders of Israel and the 2. Sam. 6. 12. captains of thousands went to bring up the Ark of the covenant of the Lord from the house of Obed Edom with joy. 26 And because that God n That is, gave them strength to execute, their office. helped the Levites that bore the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, they offered o Besides the bullock and the fat beast, which David offered at eve rye sixte pass. 2. Sam. 6. 〈◊〉. seven bullocks and seven rams. 27 And David had on him a linen garment, as all the Levites that bore the Ark, and the singers and Chenaniah that had the chief charge of the singers: and upon David (was) a linen p Read. 2. Sam. 6. 14. Ephód. 28 Thus all Israel brought up the Ark of the Lords covenant with shouting and sound of trumpets and with cornets, and with cymbales, making a sound with viols and with haps 29 And when the Ark of the q It was so called because it put 〈◊〉 Israelites in remembrance of the 〈◊〉 covenant made with them. covenant of the Lord came into the city of David, Michál the daughter of Saul looked out at a win dow, and saw King David dancing and playing, and * she despised him in her heart. CHAP. XVI. 1 The Ark being placed, they offer sacrifices. 4 David ordaineth 2. Sam. 6. 16. Asaph and his brethren to minister before the Lord. 8 He appointeth a notable Psalm to be sung in praise of the Lord 1 SO * they brought in the Ark of God, and 2. Sam. 6. 17. set in the mids of the Tabernacle that david had pitched for it, & they offered burned offerings and peace offerings before God. 2 And when David had made an end of offering the burned offering and the peace offerings, he a He called upon the Name of god desiring him to prospero the people, and give good 〈◊〉 to their beginnings. blessed the people in the Name of the Lord 3 And he dealt to every one of israel both man and woman, to every one a cake of bread, and a piece of flesh, and a bottle of (wine.) 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the Ark of the Lord, and to b To 〈◊〉, God's benefits toward his people. rehearse and to thank and praise the Lord God of Israel. 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, jeiél, and Shemiramoth, and Iehiél, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed Edóm, even jeiél with instruments, viols and haps, and Asaph to make a sound with cymbales. 6 (And) Benaiah and jahaziél Priests, with trumpets continually before the Ark of the covenant of God. 7 Then at that time David did c David gave them this Psalm to praise the Lord, signifying that in all our enterprises the Name of God aught to be praised and called upon. appoint at the Psal. 105. 〈◊〉. Isa. 12. 4. biginning to give thanks to the Lord by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 * Praise the Lord (and) call upon his Name: declare his d Where of this is the 〈◊〉 that he hath choose himself a Church to call upon his Name. works among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing praise unto him, (and) talk of all his e Who of his 〈◊〉 providence hath choose a 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 to Abraham to be of his children. wondered works. 10 Rejoice in his holy Name: let the hearts of them that seek the Lord rejoice. 11 Seek the Lord and his strength: seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the f In over coming 〈◊〉, which judgements were declared by God's mouth to Moses. judgements of his mouth, 13 O seed of israel his servant, o the children of Jacob his g Meaning hereby that the promise of adoption only 〈◊〉 to the Church. choose. 14 He is the Lord our God: his judgements (are) throughout all the earth. 15 Remember his covenant for ever, (and) the word, which he commanded to a thousand generations: 16 * Which he made with Abrahám, and his Gen. 22, 16. Luk. 1, 73. oath to Izhák: ebr. 6, 17. 17 And hath confirmed it to jaakomb for a Law, (and) to Israel for an everlasting covenant, 18 Saying, To thee will I give the land of Canáan, the ” Ebr. cord, whereby parcels of lands were me 〈◊〉. lot of your inheritance. 19 When you were h Meaning, from the time that Abrahám 〈◊〉, unto the time, that jaakob went 〈◊〉 Egypt for famine. few in number, yea, a very few, and strangers therein, 20 And walk about 〈◊〉 nation to nation, and from (one) kingdom to another people. 21 He suffered no man to do them wrong, but rebuked i As Pharaoh & 〈◊〉. Kings for their sakes, saying, 22 touch not mine k Mine elect people & them whom I have sanctified anointed, and do my l To whom God declared his word, & 〈◊〉 declared it to their 〈◊〉. Prophets no harm. 23 * Sing unto the Lord all the earth: 〈◊〉 his salvation from day to day. 24 Declare his glory among the nations, and his wondered works among all people. 25 For the Lord (is) great and much to be praised, and he is to be feared above all gods. Psal. 〈◊〉 1. 26 For all the gods of the people (are) m His strong faith appeareth herein that though all the world would follow idols, yet he would cleave to the living God. idols but the Lord made the heavens. 27 Praise and glory (are) before him: power & beauty (are) in his place. 28 Give unto the Lord, you families of the people: give unto the Lord glory and power. 29 Give unto the Lord the glory of his Name: bring an offering and come before him, (and) worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuary. 30 n Humble vour s lues under the mighty hand of God. Tremble you before him, all the earth: surely the world shall be stable (and,) not move. 31 Let the o He exhorteth the dumb creatures to rejoice with him in considering the greatness of the grace of God. heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, and let them say among the nations The Lord reigneth. 32 Let the sea roar, and all that therein is: let the field be joyful and all that is in it. 33 Let the trees of the wood then rejoice at the presence of the Lord: for he cometh to p To restore all things to their estate. 〈◊〉 the earth. 34 Praise the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 35 And say you, Save us, o God, our salvation, & gather us, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may praise thy holy Name, and q He esteemeth this to be the chiefest felicity of man. glory in thy praise. 36 Blessed (be) the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever: and let all people say, r He willeth all the people both in heart and 〈◊〉 to consent to these praises. So be it, and praise the Lord 37 ¶ Then he left there before the Ark of the Lords covenant Asáph and his brethren to minister continually before the Ark, that which was to be done every day: 38 And Obed Edóm and his brethren, three score and eight: and Obed Edóm the son of Ieduthún, and Hosáh (were) porters. 39 And Zadonk the Priest and his brethren the Priests (were) before the Tabernacle of the Lord, in the high place that was at Gibeonn, 40 To offer burned offerings unto the Lord, upon the burned offering altar continually, in the morning and in the evening, even according unto all that is written in the Law of the Lord which he commanded Israel. 41 And with them s With zadok and the rest of the Priests. were Hemán, & Ieduthún and the rest that were choose, [which were appointed by names] to praise the Lord, because his mercy (endureth) for ever. 42 Even with them (were) Hemán and Ieduthún to make a sound with the cornets and with the cymbales, with excellent instruments of 〈◊〉. and the sons of Ieduthún were at the gate. 43 And all the people departed, every man to his house: and David returned to t Declaring that after ou. 〈◊〉 to God we are 〈◊〉 bound to our own house, for the which as 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 we aught to pray unto God and in struck our families to praise his Name. bless his house. CHAP. XVII. 3 David is forbidden to build an house unto the Lord 12 Christ is promised under the figure of Salomon. 18 David 〈◊〉 thanks. 23 And prayeth unto God. 1 NOw * afterward when David dwelled in his 2. Sam. 7, 2. house, he said to Nathán the Prophet, Be 〈◊〉, I dwell in an house of a Well built and fair. cedre trees, but the Ark of the Lords covenant remains under b That is, in tents covered with skins. curtains. 2 Then Nathán said to David, Do c 〈◊〉 yet God had not revealed to the 〈◊〉 what he purposed concerning 〈◊〉 therefore seeing God favoured David, he spoke what he thought. all that is in thy heart: for God is with thee. 3 And the same d After that Nathán had spoken to David. night even the word of God came to Nathán, saying, 4 Go, and tell David my 〈◊〉, Thus says the Lord, Thou shalt not build me an house to dwell in: 5 For I have dwelled in no house, since the day that I brought out the children of Israel unto this day, but I have been from e That is, in a 〈◊〉 which removed to and fro. tent to tent, and from habitation (to habitation.) 6 Wheresoever I have f Meanig, where soever his Ark went, which was a sign of his presence. walked with all 〈◊〉, spoke I one word to any of the judges of Israel [whom I commanded to feed my people] saying, Why have you not built me an house of cedre trees? 7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus says the Lord of hosts I took thee from the sheep coat g Of a shepherd of sheep I made thee a shepherd of men, so that thou camest not to this dignity through thy own merits, but by my pure grace. (&) from following the sheep, that thou shouldest be a prince over my people Israel. 8 And I have been with thee whethersoever thou hast walked, & have destroyed all thy enemies out of thy sight, & have “ Or, got thee fame. made thee a name, like the name of the great men that are in the earth. 9 [Also I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and h 〈◊〉 themsure that they shall not remove. will plant it, that they may dwell in their place, and move no more: neither shall the ” Ebr. sons of 〈◊〉 wicked people “ Or, consume. vex then any more, as at the beginning, 10 And since the time that I commanded judges over my people Israel] And I will subdue all thy enemies: therefore I say unto thee, that the Lord will i Will give thee great posterity. build thee an house. 11 And when thy days shallbe fulfilled to go with thy fathers, then will I raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons, and will establish his kingdom. 12 He shall build me an house, & I will establish his throne for k That is ', unto the coming of Christ: for then these figures should cease. ever. 13 I will be his father and he shallbe my son, & I will not take my mercy away, from him, as I took it from him that was before l Which was Saul thee. 14 But I will establish him in mine house, and in my kingdom for ever, and his throne shallbe established for ever, 15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision. So Nathán spoke to King David. 16 ¶ And David the King m He went into the tent where the 〈◊〉 was, she wing what we aught to do when we receive any benefits of the Lord went in and “ Or, 〈◊〉. sat before the Lord and said, Who am I, o Lord God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me n Meaning, to this 〈◊〉 estate. hitherto. 17 Yet thou esteeming this a small thing, o God hast, also spoken concerning the house of thy servant for a great while, and hast regarded me according to the estate of a man of o Thou hast promised a kingdom that shall continued to me and my 〈◊〉, and that Christ shall proceed of me. high degree, o Lord God. 18 What can David (desme) more of thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou knowest thy servant. 19 O Lord, for thy servants sake, even according to thy p Freely, and according to the purpose of thy will, without any deserving. heart hast thou done all this great thing to declare all magnificence. 20 Lord, there (is) none like thee, neither is (there) any God besides thee, according to all that we have herded with our ears. 21 Moreover what one nation in the earth (is) like thy people Israel, whose God went to redeem then (to be) his people, & to make thyself a Name, (& to do) great & terrible things by casting our nations from before thy people whom thou hast delivered out of Egypt? 22 For thou hast ordained thy people Israel to be thy own people for ever, & thou Lord art become their God. 23 Therefore now Lord, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant and concerning his house, be confirmed for ever, and do as thou hast said, 24 And let thy Name be stable and magnified for ever, that it may be said, The Lord of hosts, God of Israel, (is) the God of q That is, he sheweth himself in dedeto be their God, by delivering them from dangers, & preserving them. Israel, and let the house of David thy servant be stablished before thee. 25 For thou, o my God, hast r Thou hast decla read unto me by Nathán the Prophet. revealed unto the ear of thy servant, that thou will't build him an house: therefore thy servant hath ” Ebr. hath found been bold to pray before thee. 26 Therefore now Lord [(for) thou art s And canst not brake promise. God, and hast spoken this goodness unto thy servant] 27 Now therefore, it hath pleased thee to bless see the house of thy servant, that it may be before thee for ever: for thou, o Lord, hast blessed it, and it shallbe blessed for ever. CHAP. XVIII. 1 The battle of David against the Philistines, 2 And against Moab, 3 Zobáh, 5 Arám. 12 And Edóm. 1 ANd after this David smote the Philistines and subdued them, and took a Which, 2. Sam. 8, 1. is called the bridle of bondage, because it was a strong town, & kept the country tounde about in subjection. Gath, and the villages thereof out of the hand of the Philistines. 2 And he smote Moáb, and the Moabites become David's servants, and “ Or, paid tribute. brought gifts. 3 ¶ And David smote “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hadarézer King of Zobáh unto Hamáth, as he went to establish his border by the river “ Or, Euphrates. Peráth. 4 And David took from him a thousand charets, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen, and * destroyed all the charets, but he reserved of them an hundredth charets. 5 ¶ Then came the Aramites of Damascus to succour Hadarézer King of Zobáh, but David slew of the Aramites two and twenty thousand. 6 And David put (a garrison) in Arám of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Damascus, and the Aramites become David's servants, and brought gifts: and the Lord b That is, in all things that he en terprised. preserved David wheresoever he went. 7 And David took the shields of gold that were of the servants of Hadarézer, and brought them to Jerusalem. 8 And from c Which 2. Sam. 8, 8. are called 〈◊〉 & Berothái. Tabháth, and from Chun [cities of Hadarézer] brought David exceeding much brass, where with Salomonn made the brazen * Sea, and the pillars and the vessels of 1. King, 7. 23. jere. 52, 20. brass. 9 ¶ Then Tonv King of Hamáth herded how David had smitten all the host of Hadarézer King of Zobáh. 10 Therefore he sent d Called also 〈◊〉, 2, Sam. 8, 10. Hadóram his son to King David, to salute him, & to rejoice with him, because he had fought against Hadarézer, and beaten him [for Tonv had war with Hadarézer] (who brought) all vessels of gold and silver and brass. 11 And King David did dedicated them unto the Lord, with the silver and gold that he brought from all the nations, from e Because the Edo mices and the Sy rians joined their power together, it is said 2. Sam. 8, 12, that the 〈◊〉 were spoilt. Edóm, and from Moáb, and from the children of Ammón, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek. 12 ¶ And Abishái the son of Zeruiáh smote of Edom in the salt valley f Which is under stand that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 twelve thousand, as is in the title of the threescore psal. & 〈◊〉 the rest. eighteen thousand, 13 And he put a garrison in Edom, and all the Edomites become David's servants: & the Lord preserved David wheresoever he went. 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgement and justice to all his people. 15 And Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh was over the host, and 〈◊〉 the son of Ahilúd recorder, 16 And Zadók the son of Ahitúb, and Abimelech the son of Abiathanr (were) the Priests, and “ Or, Saianh. Shaushá the scribe. 2. Sam. 8, 17. 17 * And Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá was over the g Read 2, Sam. 8, 18. Cherethites and the Pelethites: and the sons of David (were) chief about the King. CHAP. XIX. 4 Hanún King of the children of Ammon doth great injuries to the servants of David. 6 He prepareth an army against David. 15. And is overcome. 1 AFter this also * Nahásh the King of the 2, Same 10. 2. children of Ammón died, and his son reigned in his stead. 2 And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanún the son of Nahásh, because his a Because Nahásh received David and his company, when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. he would now show pleasure to his son for the same. father showed kindness unto me. And David sent messengers to comfort him for his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Ammón to Hanún to comfort him. 3 And the princes of the children of Ammón said to Hanún, Thinkest thou that David doth honourthy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? Are not his servants come to thee to b Thus the malicious over inter 〈◊〉 the purpose of the godly in the worst sense. search, to seek and to spy out the land? 4 Wherefore Hanún took David's servants, and c They shaved of the half of their beards. shaved them, and cut of d To put them to shame and villainy, where as the 〈◊〉 aught to have be ne honoured: and because the jews used to wear sidegarments and beards, they thus 〈◊〉 them to make them 〈◊〉 to others. their garments by the half unto the buttocks, and sent them away. 5 And there went (certain) and told David 2. Samu. 10. 4. concerning the men & he sent to meet them [for the men were exceedingly ashamed] and the King said, Tarry at jericho, until your bear des be grown: then return. 6 ¶ When the children of Ammonn saw that they “ Or, had made themselves to be abhorred of David. stank in the sight of David, them sent Hanún and the children of Ammón a thousand talents of silver to hire them charets and horsemen out * of Arám Naharáim and & out of Arám, Maacháh, & out of e Which were five in all. Zobáh. 7 And they hired them two and thirty thousand charets, and the King of Maacháh and his people, which came and pitched before 2. Sam. 10. 8. f Which was a city of the tribe of Reubembeyonde Jordan. Medebá: and the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to the battle. 8 ¶ And when David herded, he sent joáb and all the host of the valiant men. 9 And the children of Ammonn came out, and set their battle in array at the gate of the city And the Kings that were come, were by themselves in the field. 10 When joáb saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, than he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and set himself in array to meet the Aramites. 11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishái his brother, and they put themselves in array against the children of Ammón. 12 And he said, If Arám be to strong for me, than thou shalt secure me: and if the children of Ammón prevail against thee, them I will secure thee. 13 Be strong, and let us show ourselves valiant for our g He declareth that 〈◊〉 the cause is evil the 〈◊〉 can not be 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 in good cau ses men aught to be 〈◊〉 & commit the success to God. people, and for the cities of our God and let the Lord do that which is good in his own sight. 14 So Ioáb and the people that was with him came near before the Aramites unto the bat tell, and they fled before him. 15 And when the children of Ammón saw that the Aramites fled, they fled also before Abishái his brother, and entered into the city: so joáb came to Jerusalem. 16 ¶ And when the Aramites saw that they were discomfited before Israel, they sent mes sengers and caused the Aramites to come for the that were beyond the h That is, Euphrates. river: and Shophách the captain of the host of Hadarézer (went) before them. 17 And when it was showed David, he gathered all Israel, and went over Jordan, and came unto them, and put himself in array against them: and when David had put himself in battle array to meet the Aramites, they fought with him. 18 But the Aramites fled before Israel, and David destroyed of the Aramites i For this place read. seven thousand charets, and forty thousand footmen, 2, Sam, 10. 18. and killed Shophách the captain of the host. 19 And when the servants of Hadarézer saw that they fell before Israel, they made peace with David, and served him. And the Aramites would no more secure the children of Ammonn. CHAP. XX. 1 〈◊〉 destroyed. 3 The Ammonites tormented. 4 The 〈◊〉 are thrice overcome with their giants. 1 ANd * when the year was expired, in the 2. Sam. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. time that Kings go out (a warfare,) Ioáb carried out the strength of the army, & destroyed the country of the children of Ammón, and came and besieged a Which was the chief city of the Ammonites. Rabbáh [but David tarried at jerusalem] and Ioáb smote Rabbáh and destroyed it. 2. Sam. 12. 29. 2 * Then David took the crown of their King from of his head, & found it the weight of a b Which mounteth about the value of seven thousand and seventy crowns which is about threescore pound weight. talon of gold, with precious stones in it: and it was (set) on David's head, & he brought away the spoil of the city exceeding much. 3 And he carried away the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harowes of iron, and with axes: even thus did David with all the cities of the children of Ammón. Then David and all the people came again to Jerusalem. 4 ¶ * And after this also there arose war at 2. Sam. 21. 18. “ Or, Gob. Gézer with the Philistines: then Sibbechani 2. Sam. 〈◊〉. 8. the Hushathite slew “ Or, 〈◊〉 Sippái, of the children of “ Or, 〈◊〉, or, the giants. Harapháh, and they were subdued. 5 And there was yet (another) battle with the Philistines: and Elhanán the son of Jair slew c Read 2. Sam. 〈◊〉 19 Lahmi, the brother of Goliáth the Gittite, whose spearestaffe (was) like a weavers beam. 6 And yet again there was a battle at Gath, where was a man of a (great) stature, and his fingers (were) by d Meaning, 〈◊〉 he had six a picce on hands and fere. six, (even) four & twenty, and was also the son of Harapháh. 7 And when he reviled Israel, Iehonathán the son of Shimeà David's brother did slay him. 8 These were born unto Haraphah at Gath, and fell by the hand of David: and by the hands of his servants. CHAP. XXI. 1 David causeth the people to be numbered. 14 And there die seventy thousand men of the pestilence. 1 ANda Satan stood up against Israel, and He tempted David in setting be fore his eyes his excellency and glory, his power & victories, read. provoked David to number Israel. 2 Therefore David said to Ioáb, and to the rulers of the people, Go, (and) number Israel from b That is, from south to North. Beersheba even to Dan, and bring it to 2. Sam. 24. 1. me, that I may know the number of them. 3 And 〈◊〉 answered, The Lord increase his people an hundredth times so many as they be o my lord the King: are they not all my lords servants? wherefore doth my lord require this things why should he be a cause of c It was a thing indifferent and usual to number the people, but because he did it of an ambitious mind, as though his strength stood in his people God punished him. tres pass to 〈◊〉. 4 Nevertheless the King's word prevailed against Ioáb. And Ioáb departed and went through all Israel, and returned to Jerusalem. 5 And joáb gave the number (and) sum of the people unto David: and all Israel were d joáb partly for grief & partly through negligence gathered not the whole 〈◊〉- me as it is here declared. eleven hundredth thousand men that drew sword: and Iudáh was e In Samuel is menrion of thirty thousand more te: which was either by joining to them some of the Beniamites, which were mixed with sudáh, or as the hebrews writ, here the chief and princes are left out. four hundredth and seventy thousand men that drew sword. 6 But the Lenites and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the King's word was abominable to Ioáb. 7 ¶ And God was displeased with this thing: therefore he smote Israel. 8 Then David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, remove the iniquity of thy servant: for I 〈◊〉 done very foolishly. 9 And the Lord spoke unto 〈◊〉 David's “ Or, Prophet. Seer saying, 10 Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the Lord, I offer thee three things chose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee. 11 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Take to thee. 12 Ether three years famine, or three months to be destroyed before thy adversaries, and the sword of thy enemies to take (thee,) " Or, 〈◊〉 thee. or else the sword of the Lord and pestilence in the land three days, that the Angel of the Lord may destroy throughout all the coasts of Israel: now therefore advise thee, what word I shall bring again to him that sent me. 13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a wonder full strait, let me now fall into the hand of the Lord: for his mercies (are) exceeding great, & let me not fall into the hand of man. 14 So the Lord sent a pestilence in Israel, and there fallen of Israel seventy thousand men. 15 ¶ And God sent the Angel into Jerusalem to destroy it. And f Read 2. Sam. 24. 16. as he was destroying, the Lord beheld, and g When God draweth back his flagues, he seemeth to 〈◊〉, read Gene. 6. 6. repent of the evil and said to the Angel that destroyed, It is now enough, let thy hand cease. Then the Angel of the Lord stood by the thrashing floor of “ Or, Araunáb. Ornán the jebusite. 16 And David lift up his eyes, and saw the angel of the Lord stand betwnene the earth and the heaven with his sword drawn in his hand, (and) stretched out toward Jerusalem Then David and the Elders of Israel, which were clothed in sack, fallen upon their faces. 17 And David said unto God, Is it not, I that commanded to number the people? It is even I that have sinned and have committed evil, but these sheep what have they done? o Lord my God, I beseech thee, let thy hand be on me and on my father's house, and not on h Thus he both showeth a true repentance and a fatherly care toward his people, which desireth God to spare them and to punish him and his. thy people for (their) destruction. 18 ¶ Then the Angel of the Lord commanded Gad to say to David, that David should goup and set up an altar unto the Lord in the thrashing floor of Ornán the jebusite. 19 So David went up according to the saying of Gad, which he had spoken in the Name of the Lord 20 And Ornán turned about, and saw the Angel, and his four sons (that were) with him, i If man hide himself at the sight of an Angel which is a creature, how much less is a sinnerable to appear before the face of God? hide themselves, and Ornán threshed wheat. 21 And as David came to Ornán, Ornán looked and saw David and went out of the thrashing floor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground. 22 And David said to Ornán, Give me the place of (thy) thrashing floor, that I may build an k Thus he did 〈◊〉 the commandment of God, as vers 18. for else it had been abominable except he had either God's word, or revelation. altar thereinunto the Lord: give it me for sufficient money, that the plague may be stayed from the people. 23 Then Ornán said unto David, Take it to thee and let my lord the King do that which seemeth him good: lo, I give thee bullocks for burned offerings, and tresshing instruments for wood, and wheat for meat offering, I give it all. 24 And King David said to Ornán, Not so: but I will buy it for sufficient l That is, as much as it is worth: for having enough of his own and yet to have taken of another man's goods to offer unto the Lord, it had been theft and not acceptable to God. money: for I will not take that which is thy for the Lord, nor offer burned offerings without cost. 25 So David gave to Ornán for that place m Read 2. Sam. 24. 24. six hundredth shekels of gold by weight. 26 And David built there an altar unto the Lord, and offered burned offerings, and peace offerings, and called upon the Lord, and he n God declared that he herded his requestin that he sent down fire from heaven: for else they might use no fire in sacrifice, but of that with was reserved still upon the altar Levi 6. 13. & came down from heaven, Levi. 9 24 as appeared by the punishment of Nadàb and 〈◊〉, Leu. 10. 1. answered him by fire from heaven upon the altar of burned offering. 27 And when the Lord had spoken to the Angel, he putup his sword again into his sheath. 28 Arthat time when David saw that the Lord had herded him in the thrashing floor of Or nán the jebusite, than he sacrificed there. 29 [But the Tab ernacle of the Lord which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the all tar of burned offering (were) at that season in the high place at Gibeonn. 30 And David cold not go before it to ask counsel at God: for he was afraid of the sword of the Angel of the Lord) CHAP. XXII, 2 David prepareth things necessary for the building of the Temple 6 He commandeth his son Salomon to build the Temple of the Lord, which thing he himself was forbidden to do. 9 Under the figure of Salomon Christ is promised. 1 ANd David said, This is the a That is, the place where in he will be worshipped. house of the Lord God, and this is the altar for the burned offering of Israel. 2 And David commanded to gather together the b Meaning, cunning men of other nations which dwele among the jews. strangers that were in the land of Israel and he set masons to hew and polish stones to build the house of God. 3 David also prepared c To wit, which weighed fifty shekels of gold. much iron for the nails of the doors (and) of the gates, and for the joinings, and abundance of brass passing weight, 2. Chro. 3, 9 4 And cedar trees without number: for the Zidonians and they of Tyrus brought much cedar wood to David. 5 And David said, Salomon my son is young and tender, and we must build an house for the LORD, magnifical, excellent and of great fame and dignity throughout all country. I will (therefore) now prepare for him. So David prepared very much before his death. 6 Then he called Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the LORD God of Israel. 7 And David said to Salomonn, * My son, I 2. Sam. 7. 13. purposed with myself to build an house to the Name of the Lord my God, 8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, * d This declareth how greatly God 〈◊〉 the shedding of blood, seeing David for this cause is stayed to build the 〈◊〉 of the Lord, albeit he enterprised no war buthy God's commandment and against his enemies. Thou hast shed much blood, & hast Chap. 28, 5. made great battles: thou shalt not build an house unto my Name: for thou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. 9 Reholde, a son is born to thee, which shallbe a man of rest, for I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: therefore his name is Salomon: and I will sand peace & quietness upon Israel in his days. 10 * He shall build an house for my Name, and he shall be my son, and I will be his father, & I will establish the throne of his kingdom 2. Sam. 7, 11. upon Israel for ever. 1, King. 5, 5. 11 Now (therefore) my son, the Lord shallbe with thee, and thou shalt e He showeth that there can be no prospetitie, but when the Lord is with us. prospero, and thou shalt build an house to the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken of thee. 12 Only the Lord give thee f These are only the means whereby Kings govern their subjects a right, & whereby the realms do prospero and 〈◊〉. wisdom & understanding, and give thee charge over Israel even to keep the Law of the Lord thy God. 13 Then thou shalt prospero, if thou take heed to observe the statutes and the judgements which the Lord commanded Moses for Israel: be strong and of good courage: fear not, ne there be afraid. 14 For behold, according to my g For David was poor in respect of Solomon. poverty have I prepared for the house of the Lord an hundredth thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver, and of brass and of iron passing weight: for there was abundance: I have also prepared timber and stone, and thou mayest provide more thereto. 15 Moreover thou hast workmen with thee enough, “ Or masons, and carpenters. hewers of stone, & workmen for timber, and all men expert in every work. 16 Of gold, of silver (and) of brass, and of iron there is no number. h That is, go about it quickly. up (therefore) and be doing, & the Lord will be with thee 17 David also commanded all the princes of israel to help Salomon his son, saying 18 Is not the Lord your God with you, and ha' the given you rest on every side: for he hath given the i The nations round about. inhabitants of the land into mine hand, and the lands is subdued before the Lord and before his people. 19 Now set k For else he knew that God would plague them, and not prospero their labours except they sought with all their hearts to set forth his glory. your hearts and your souls to seek the Lord your God & arise, & build the Sanctuary of the Lord God to bring the 〈◊〉 of the covenant of the Lord, and the holy vessels of GOD into the house built for the Name of the Lord CHAP. XXIII. 1 David being old, ordaineth Solomon King. 3 He causeth the Levites to be numbered 4 And assigneth them to their offices. 13 Aaron and his sons are for the high Priests. 14 The sons of Moses. 1 SO when David was old and full of days, 1. King. 1. 〈◊〉. * he made Salomon his son King over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel with the Priests and the Levites. 3 And the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty year and above, and their number according to their sum was eight and thirty thousand men. 4 Or these four and twenty thousand (were set) to “ Or, to have care over. advance the work of the house of the Lord, and six thousand were overseers & judges. 5 And four thousand (were) porters, & four thousand praised the Lord with instruments which “ Ebr. I made, meaning David. he made to praise (the Lord) 6 * So David divided offices unto them, (to Chap. 6. 1. wit,) to the sons of Levi, to * Gershón, Ko Exod. 6. 17. háth, and Merari. 7 Of the Gershonites (were) ” Or, 〈◊〉. Laadamn and Shimei. Chap. 6. 17. 8 The sons of Laadán, the chief (was) Iehiél and Zethám and Joel, three. 9 The sons of Shimei, Shelomith, & Haziél and Haram, three: these were the chief fathers of Laadán. 10 Also the sons of Shimei (were) Iáhath, Ziná, jeúsh, and Beriáh these four were the sons of Shimei. 11 And Iáhath was the chief, and “ Or, zina. Zizáh the second, but jeúsh and Beriáh had not many 〈◊〉: therefore they were in the families of (their) father, counted but as one. 12 ¶ The sons of Koháth (were) Amrám, Izhár, Exod. 2. 2. and 6. 20. Ebr. 5. 5 Hebrón and Vzziél, four. 13 * The sons of Amrám, Aaronn and Moses: and Aaronn was separated to a That is, to serve in the 〈◊〉 holy place and to consecrated the holy things. sanctify the most holy place, he and his sons forever to burn incense before the Lord, to minister to him, and to 〈◊〉 in his Name for ever. 14 ¶ Moses also the man of God, (and) his children werenamed with the b They were but of the order of the Devites and not of the Priests as Aaron's sons. tribe of Levi 15 The sons of Moses (were) Gershóm, and Eliézer, 16 Of the sons of * Gershóm (was) Shebuél Exod. 2, 〈◊〉. & 18,; the chief. 17 And the son of Eliézer (was) Rehabianh the c The Scripture useth to call 〈◊〉 or the first born although he be alone & there be noneborne after Matt, 1, 25. chief: for Eliézer had none other sons: but the sons of Rehabiáh were very many. 18 The son of Izhár (was) Shelomith the chief. 19 The sons of Hebronn (were) jeriáh the first Amariáh the second, jahaziél the third, and jekamiám the fourth. 20 The sons of Vzziél (were) Micháh the first and Isshiáh the second. 21 ¶ The sons of Merari (were) Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli, Eleazár and Kish. 22 And Eleazár died, and had no sons, but daughters, and their d Meaning their cousins. brethren the sonnesof Kish took them. 23 The sons of Mushî (were) Mahli, & Edér, and 〈◊〉, three. 24 These were the sons of Levi according to the house of their fathers, (even) the chief fathers according to their offices, according to the number of names (and) their sum that did the work for the service of the house of the Lord from the age of e 〈◊〉 did choose the levites 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 at the age, of 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 3, & again afterward at 〈◊〉 as the necessity of the office did require: at the be ginning they have no 〈◊〉 in the Temple, before they Were five & 〈◊〉 year, old and had none after fifty, Nomb. 〈◊〉, 24. twenty years and above. 25 For David said, The Lord God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwelin Jerusalem for ever. 26 And also the Levites shall no more bear the Tabernacle and all the vessels for the service thereof. 27 Therefore according to the last words of David, the Levites were numbered from twenty year and above, 28 And their office (was) under the hand of the sons of Aaron, for the service of the house of the Lord in the courts, and chambers, & in the f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & cleansing all the holy vessels. purifying of all holy things, and in the work of the service of the house of God, 29 Both for the show bread, and for the fine sloure, for the meat offering, and for the unleavened cakes, and for the fried things, and for that which was roasted, and for all measures and cise, 30 And for to stand every morning, to give thanks and to praise the Lord, and like wise at even, 31 And to offer all burned offerings unto the Lord in the Sabbaths, in the months, and at the appointed times, according to the number (&) according to their custom continnally before the Lord, 32 And that they should keep the charge of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their brethren in the service of the house of the Lord CHAP. XXIIII. David assigneth offices unto the sons of Aarón. 1 THese are also the * divisions of the sons Levi. 〈◊〉. 4. of Aarón, The sons of Aarón Nom. 3. 4. & 16. 〈◊〉 (were) Nadáb, and Abihú, Eleazár, and Ithamár. 2 But Nadáb and Abihú died a While their father yet lived. before their father, & had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamár executed the Priest's office. 3 And David distributed them, even Zadok of the “ Or, cousins. sons of Eleazár, and Ahimélech of the sons of Ithamár according to their offices in their ministration. 4 And there were found more of the sons of Eleazár by the “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 number of men, then of the sons of Ith' amár: and they divided them, (to wit,) among the sons of Eleazár, sixteen heads, according to the household of their fathers, and among the sons of Ithamár, according to the household of their fathers, eight. 5 Thus they distributed them by lot the one from the other, and so the rulers of the Sanctuary and the rulers (of the house) of God (were) of the sons of Eleazar and of the sons of Ithamanr. 6 And Shemaiáh the son of Nethaneél the scribe of the Levites, written them before the King and the princes, and Zadók the Priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathát and (before) the chief fathers of the Priests and of the Levites, one family being reserved for Eleazár, and another reserved for Ithamár. 7 And the first b This lot 〈◊〉 ordained to 〈◊〉 away all occasion of 〈◊〉 or grudging of one against another. lot fell to jehoiarib, and the second to Iedaiáh, 8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, 9 The fift to 〈◊〉, the sixt to Miiamin, 10 The seventh to Hakkóz, the eight to c 〈◊〉 the father of john Baptist Was of this course 〈◊〉 lot of Abiá, Abiiáh, 11 The ninte to jeshúa, the ten to She caniáh, 12 The eleventh to Eliáshib, the twelft to jakim, Luk. 〈◊〉. 5. 13 The thirtente to Huppáh, the fourteen to jeshebeáb, 14 The fifteen to Bilgáh, the sixtente to Immér, 15 The seventente to Hezir, the eighteen to Happizzér, 16 The ninetente to Pethahiáh, the twentieth to jehezek el, 17 The one and twenty to jachin, the two and twenty to Gamúl, 18 The three and twenty to Delianh, the four and twenty to Maaziáh. 19 These were their ordres according to their offices, when they entered into the house of the Lord according to their custom under d By the 〈◊〉 that God gave 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the hand of Aaron their father, as the Lord God of Israel had common dead him. 20 ¶ And of the sons of Levi that remained of the sons of Amrám, (was) Shubaél, of the sons of Shubaél, jedeiáh, 21 Of Rehabiáh (even) of the sons of Rehabiah, the first Isshiiah, 22 Of Izhari, Shelomóth, of the sons of She jomóth, Iahath, 23 And (his) sons jeriáh (the first,) Amariáh the second, jahaziél the third, (and) jekameám the fourth, 24 The son of Vzziél (was) Micháh, the son ne of Micháh (was) Shamir, 25 The brother of Micháh (was) Isshiiáh, the son of Isshiiáh, Zechariáh, 26 The sons of Merari (were) Mahli & Mushi the son of jaaziiah (was) Benon, 27 The sons of Merari of jahaziah (were) Benó, and Shóham, and Zaccur and Ibri. 28 Of Mahli (came) Eleazar, which had no sons. 29 Of Kish. the son of Kish (was) Ierahmeél, 30 And the sons of e Which Was the second son of 〈◊〉. Mushi (were) Mahli, and Edér, and jerimóth: these were sons of the Levites after the household of their fathers. 31 And these also cast f That is, every one had that dignity, Which fell unto him by lot. lots with their brethren the sons of Aarón before King David, and Zadonk and Ahimélech and the chief fathers of the Priests, and of the Levites, (even) the chief of the families against their younger brethren. CHAP. XXV. The singers are appointed with their places & lots. 1 SO David and the captains of the army a The singers Were divided in to four and twenty 〈◊〉, so that every course or ordre contained: 〈◊〉, & in all there Were 288 as vers. 7. separated for the ministery the sons of Asaph, and Heman, and Ieduthún, who should (sing) prophecies with haps, with viols, and with cymbales, and their number was (even) of the men for the office of their ministery, (to wit,) 2 Of the sons of Asaph, Zaccûr, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asharélah the sons of Asaph (were) under the hand of Asaph, (which sang) prophecies by the “ Ebr. hands. commission of the King. 3 Of jeduthûn, the sons of Ieduthún, Gedaliah, and Zeri, and jeshaiah, Ashabiah and Mattithiah, b Whereof one is not here 〈◊〉. six, under the hands of their father: Ieduthún (〈◊〉) c Meaning, Psalms and songs to praise God. prophecies with an harp, for to give thanks and to praise the Lord 4 Of Heman, the sons of Heman, Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Vzziél, Shebuél, and jerimóth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, & Romamti-ézer, joshbekashah, Mallóthi, Hothir (and) Mahazióth. 5 All these were the son of Hemán the King's “ Or, 〈◊〉. Seer in the words of God to lift up the “ Or. power, meaning of the King 〈◊〉: and God gave to Hemán fourteen sons and three daughters. 6 All these were under the “ 〈◊〉 hand of their father, singing in the house of the Lord with cymbales, viols and haps, for the service of the house of God, and Asáph, & Ieduthún and Hemán (were) at the King's “ Ebr. hand. command meant. 7 So was their number with their brethren that were instruct in the songs of the Lord, (even) of all that were cunning, two hundredth four score and eight. 8 And they castlottes, d Who should be in every company and course. charge against (charge) aswell e Without respect to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. small as great, the cunning man as the scholar. 9 And the first lot fallen to f So that he served in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & the rest every one as his 〈◊〉 followed, orderly. Joseph, (which was) of Asáph, the second, to Gedaliáh, who with his brethren and his sons were twelve. 10 The third, to Zaccúr, (he,) his sons and his brethren (were) twelve. 11 The fourte, to “ Or, the 〈◊〉. Izri, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 12 The fift, to Netaniáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 13 The sixt, to Bukkiáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 14 The seventh, to jesharéláh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 15 The eight, to jeshaiáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 16 The nint, to Mattaniáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 17 The tent, to Shimei, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 18 The eleventh, to Azaréel, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 19 The twelft, to Ashabiáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 20 The thirteen, to Shubaél, (he,) his sons & his brethren twelve. 21 The fourtent, to Mattithiáh, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 22 The fiftent, to jerimóth, (he,) his sons & his brethren twelve. 23 The sixtente, to Hananiáh, (he,) his sons & his brethren twelve. 24 The seventente, to joshbekáshah, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 25 The eightente, to Hanani, (he,) his sons & his brethren twelve. 26 The ninetente, to Mallóthi, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 27 The twentieth, to Eliáthah, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 28 The one and twentieth, to Hothir, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 29 The two and twentieth, to Giddálti, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 30 The three and twentieth, to Mahazioth, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. 31 The four and twentieth, to Romámtiézer, (he,) his sons and his brethren twelve. CHAP. XXVI. 1 The porters of the Temple are ordained, every man to the gate, which he should keep, 20 And over the treasure. 1 COncerning the “ Or, courses and turns. dinisions of the porters of the Kothites, Meshelemiáh the son of Koré of the sons of a This Asáph Was not the notable 〈◊〉, but another of the name called also 〈◊〉, Chap 9, 7, & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, & also 〈◊〉. Asáph. 2 And 〈◊〉 sons of Meshelemiáh, Zechariáh the elder, jediaél the second, Zebadiáh the third, jathniél the fourth, 3 Elám the fift, Iehohanán the sixt, (and) Elichoenái the seventh. 4 And of the sons of Obed Edom, Shemaiáh the elder, jehozabád the second, Ioáh the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneél the fift, 5 Ammiél the sixt, Issachár the seventh, 〈◊〉 thài the eight: for God had b In giving him many children. blessed him. 6 And to Shemaiáh his son, were fonnes borne, that c Or like their fa thers house, meaning worthy men and valiant. ruled in the house of their father, for they were men of might. 7 The sons of Shemaiáh (were) Othni, and Rephaél, and Obed, Elzabád (&) his brethren strongmen: Elihú also, and Semachiáh. 8 All these were of the “ Or, nephews, sons of Obed Edom they & their sons & their brethren mighty and d And meet to serve in the office of the portership strong to serve, (even) three score and two of Obed Edóm. 9 And of Meshelemiáh sons and brethren eighteen mighty men. 10 And of Hosáh of the sons of Merari the sons (were) Shuri the chief, and [though he was not the elder, yet his father made him the chief.] 11 Helkiáh the second, Tebaliáh the third, (&) Zechariáh the fourth: all the “ Or, cousins. sons and the brethren of Hosáh (were) thirteen. 12 Of these (were) the “ Or, courses. divisions of the porters of the chief men, (having) the charge e According to their turns, aswell the one as the other. against their brethren, to serve in the house of the Lord 13 And they castlottes both small & great for the house of their fathers, for every gate. 14 And the lot on the Eastside fell to “ Or, Meshelemiáh. Shelemiáh: then they cast lots for Zechariah his son f One expert and meet to keep that gate. a wise counselor, and his lot came out Northward: 15 To Obed Edom southward, and to his g This was an house, where they used to resort to 〈◊〉 of things concernings the Temple, as a Convocation house. sons the house of Asuppim: 16 To Shuppim and to Hosáh Westward with the gate h Whereat they used to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the filth of the city, 〈◊〉. 6, 13. of Shallécheth by the paved street that goeth upward, ward over against ward. 17 〈◊〉 (were) six Levites, (and) Northward four a day, (and) southward four a day, and to ward Asuppim i Meaning two one day & two another. two (and) too. 18 In k Which was an house wherein they kept the instruments of the Temple. Parbár toward the West (were) four by the paved street, and two in Parbár. 19 These are the divisions of the porters of the sons of Koré, and of the sons of Me rari. 20 ¶ And of the Levites, Ahiiáh (was) over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things. 21 Of the sons of Laadán the sons of the 〈◊〉 (descending) of Laadán, the chief fathers of Laadán (were) Gershúnni (and) jehieli. 22 The sons of jehieli (were) Zethán and Joel his brother, (appointed) over the treasures of the house of the Lord 23 Of the l These also had charge over the treasures. Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites (and) of the Ozielites. 24 And Shebuélt he son of Gershóm, the son of Moses, a ruler over the treasures. 25 And of his “ Or, cousins. brethren, (which came) of Eliézer, was Rehabiáh his son, and jeshaiáh his son, and jorám his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. 26 Which Shelomith and his brethren (were) over all the treasures of the dedicated things, which David the King, and the chief fathers the captains over thousands, and hundreds, and the captains of the army had m According as the Lord 〈◊〉 dead, Nomb. 31, 28, dedicated. 27 [(For) of the battles and of the spoils they did dedicated to maintain the house of the Lord] 28 And all that Samuel the Seer had dedicated, and Saúl the son of Kish and Abner the son of Ne'er, and Ioáb the son of Zeruiáh, (and) whosoever had dedicated (any thing, it was) under the hand of Shelomith, and his brethren. 29 Of the Izharites (was) Chenaniáh and his sons, for the business n Meaning of things that were out of the city. without over Israel, for officers and for judges. 30 Of the Hebronites, Ashabiáh and his brethren, men of activity, a thousand, and seven hundredth were officers for Israel beyond Jordan Westward, in all the business of the Lord, and for the service o That is, for the King's house. of the King. 31 Among the Hebronites (was) jediiáh the chiefest, even the Hebronites by his generations according to the families. And in the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for: and there were found among them of activity at Iazér in Gilead. 32 And his p To wit, the cou sins of 〈◊〉. brethren men of activity, two thou sand & seven hundredth chief fathers, whom King David made rulers over the Reubenites, & the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter (pertaining) to q Both in spiritual, and temporal things. God, and for the King's business. CHAP. XXVIII. Of the princes and rulers that ministered unto the King. 1 THe children of Israel also after they number, (even) the chief fathers and captains of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers that served the King by divers ” Ebr. divisions, or bands. cour ses, a Which executed their charge and office, which is meant by coming in and going out which came in and went out, month by month throughout all the months of the year: in every course (were) four and twenty thousand. 2 Over the first course for the first month (was) jashobeám the son of Zabdiél: & in his course (were) four & twenty thousand. 3 Of the sons of Pérez (was) the chief over all the princes of the armies for the first month. 4 And over the course of the second month was Dodái, an Ahohite, and (this was) his course, and Miklóth (was) b That is, Dodais lieutenant. a captain, and in his course (were) four & twenty thousand. 5 The captain of the third host for the third month (was) Benaiáh the son of jehoiadá the chief Priest: & in his course (were) four and twenty thousand. 2. Sam. 23, 20, & 22 23. 6 This Benaiáh was mighty among * thirty and above the thirty, and in his course (was) Amizabád his son. 7 The fourth for the fourth month (was) Asahel the brother of Ioáb, and Zebadiáh his son after him: and in his course (were) four and twenty thousand. 8 The fift for the fift month (was) prince Shamhúth the Izrahite: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 9 The sixt for the sixt month (was) Irá the son of Ikkésh the Tekoite: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 10 The seventh for the seventh month (was) Helez the Pelonite, of the sons of Ephráim and in his course four and twenty thousand. 11 The eight for the eight month (was) Sibbecái the Hushathite of the Zarhites: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 12 The nint for the nint month (was) Abiézer the Anethothite of the sons of “ Or, Benjamin. jemini and in his course four and twenty thousand. 13 The tent for the tent month (was) Maharái, the Netophathite of the Zarhites: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 14 The eleventh for the eleventh month (was) Benaiáh the Pirathonite of the sons of Ephráim: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 15 The twelft for the twelft month (was) Heldái the Netophathite, of Othniél: and in his course four and twenty thousand. 16 Moreover c Meaning, besides these twelve captains. (the rulers) over the tribes of Israel over, the Reubenites (was) ruler, Eliézer the son of Zichri: over the Shimeonites, Shephatiáh the son of Maacháh. 17 Over the Levites, Hashabiáh the son of Remuél: over (them) of Aharonn, (&) Zadók: 18 Over Iudáh, Elihú of the brethren of David: over Issachár, Omri the son of Michaél: 19 Over Zebulun, Ishmaiáh the son of Obadiáh: over Naphtali, jerimóth the son of Azriél: 20 Over the sons of Ephráim, Hoshéa the son of Azazziáh: over the half tribe of Manasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiáh: 21 Over the d which is beyond 〈◊〉 in respect of judah: also one captain was over the Reubenites & the Gadites. (other) half of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddó the son of Zechariáh: over Benjamin, jaasiél the son of Abner: 22 Over Dan, Azariél the son of lerohám, these are the princes of the tribes of Israel. 23 ¶ But David took not the nóber of them from twenty year old and under, because the Lord had said that he would increase Israel like unto the stars of the heavens. 24 And * joáb the son of Zeruiáh begun to Chap. 〈◊〉. 7. number: but he finished it not, e And the commandment of the King was abominable to joab, Chap. 21. 6. because there came wrath for it against Israel, neither was the number put into the f The hebrews make both these books of Chronicles but 〈◊〉, and at thisverse make the mids of the book, as touching the number of verses. Chronicles of King David. 25 And over the King's treasures (was) Azmauéth the son of Adiel and over the treasures in the fields, in the cities and in the villages and in the towers (was) jehonathan the son of uzziáh: 26 And over the workmen in the field that tilled the ground, (was) Ezri the son of Chelúb. 27 And over them that dressed the vines, (was) Shimei the Ramathite: and over that which appertained to the vines, and over the store of the wine (was) Sabdi the Shiphmite: 28 And over the olive trees and mulberry trees that were in the valleys, (was) Báal Hanán the Gederite: and over the store of the oil (was) Ioásh: 29 And over the oxen that fed in Sharonn, (was) Shetrái the Sharonite: and over the oxen in the valleys (was) Shaphat the son of Adlái: 30 And over the camels (was) Obil the Ishmaelite: and, over the asses (was) jehdeiáh the Meronothite: 31 And over the sheep (was) jaziz the Hagerite: all these were the rulers of the substance that was King David's. 32 And Iehonathán David's uncle a man of counsel and of understanding [for he was a g That is, a man learned in the word of God. scribe] and Iehiél the son of Hachmoni (were) with the King's h To be 〈◊〉 schoolmasters and teachers. sons. 33 And Ahitóphel (was) the King's counsellor, and Hushái the Archite the King's friend. 34 And i After that Ahitophel had 〈◊〉 himself. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 17. 27. 〈◊〉 was made counselor. after Ahitóphel (was) jehoiadá the son of Benaiáh and Abiathár: & captain of the King's army (was) Ioáb. CHAP. XXVIII. 3 Because David was forbidden to build the Temple, he willeth Salomon and the people to perform it, 8 Exhorting him to fear the Lord 1 NOw David assembled all the princes of Israel: the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the bands that served the King, and the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers of all the substance, and possession of the King, & of his sons, with the “ Or, chief 〈◊〉 Gen. 〈◊〉. 36. eunuchs, and the mighty, and all the men of power, unto jerusalem. 2 And King David stood up upon his feet, and said, He are you me, my brethren and my people I purposed to have built an house of a where the 〈◊〉 should remain & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 re to 〈◊〉 0. rest for the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, and for a * footstool of our God, and have made ready for the building, 3 But GOD said unto me, * Thou shalt 〈◊〉. 9 5. not build an house for my Name, because 2. Sam. 7. 13. Chap. 22. 8. thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood, 4 Yet (as) the Lord God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father, to be King over Israel for ever [for in Iudáh would he choose a prince, and of the house of b According to the prophecy of jaakob. Gen. 49. 8. Iudáh is the house of my father, and among the sons of my father he delighted in me to make me King over all Israel.] 5 * So of all my sons [for the Lord hath wisdom. 9 7. given me many sons] he hath even choose Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. 6 And he said unto me, Salomon thy son, he shall build mine house and my courts: for I have choose him to be my son, and I will be his father. 7 I will stablish therefore his kingdom for ever: if he endeavour himself to do my commandments, and my judgements, as c If he continued to keep my law and depart not cheer from, as he doth hitherto. this day. 8 Now therefore in the sight of all israel the Congregation of the Lord, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this d To wit, of Canaan. good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you e He declareth that nothing can separate them from the commodity of this land both for themselves & their posterity, but their sins & iniquity. for ever. 9 And thou, Salomó my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfit heart, and with a willing mind: * for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee, but if thou forsake him, he will cast 1. Sam. 16. 7. Psal. 7. 10. thee of for ever. jere 11. 20. & 17. 10 & 20. 12. 10 Take heed now, for the Lord hath choose thee to build f Meaning, for his Ark. the house of the Sanctuary: be strong (therefore,) and g Put it in execution. do it. 11 ¶ Then David gave to Salomon his son the pattern of the porch and of the houses thereof, and of the closerts thereof, and of the galleries thereof, and of the chambers thereof that are within, and of the house of the merciseate, 12 And the pattern of all that ” Ebr that were in his spirit with him. he had in his mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, and for all the chambers round about, for the treasures of the house of God, and for the treasures of the dedicated things, 13 And for the courses of the Priests, and of the Levites, and for all the work for the service of the house of the Lord, and for all the vessels of the ministery of the house of the Lord 14 (He gave) of gold by weight, for (the vessels) of gold, for all the vessels of all manner of service, (and) all the vessels of silver by weight, for all manner vessels of all manner of service. 15 The weight also of gold for the h That is, 〈◊〉 candlesticks, 1. King. 7 49. candlesticks, and gold for their lamps, with the weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof, and for the candlesticks of silver by the weight of the candlestick, and the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick, 16 And the weight of the gold for the tables of showbread, for every table, and silver for the tablens of 〈◊〉 17 And pure gold for the 〈◊〉, and the bowls, and “ Or, coverings. plates, and 〈◊〉 basins, gold in weight for every basin, and for silver basins by weight for every basin, 18 And for the altar of incense, pure gold by weight, and gold for the pattern of i Meaning, 〈◊〉 the merciseate which 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 which was called the chariot because the Lord declared himself there. the chariot of the Cherubs that spread themselves, and covered the Ark of the covenant of the Lord 19 All, (said he,) by writing (sent) to me k For all this was left in writing in the 〈◊〉 of the Law. Exod 5 40 25 which book the King was bond to put in execution. Deute. 17. 9 by the hand of the Lord, (which) made me understand all the workmanship of the pattern. 20 And David said to Salomon his son, Be strong, and of avaliant courage and do it: fear not, nor be afraid: for the Lord God (even) my God (is) with thee: he will not leave thee nor forsake thee till thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord 21 Behold also, the companies of the Priests and the Levites for all the service of the house of God, even (they shallbe) with thee for the whole work, l That is, every one will be ready to help thee with those gifts that God hath given him. with every free heart that is skilful in any manner of service. The princes also and all the people (will be) ” Ebr. at all the words. wholly at thy commandment. CHAP. XXIX. 2 The offering of David and of the princes for the building of the Temple. 10 David giveth thanks to the Lord 20 He exhorteth the people to do the same. 22 Salomon is created King. 28 David dieth, and Salomó his son reigneth in his stead. 1 Moreover David the King said unto all the Congregation, God hath choose Salomon mine only son young and tender, & the work (is) great: for this house (is) not for man, but for the a And therefore it aught to be 〈◊〉 in all points. Lord God. 2 Now I have prepared with all my power for the house of my God, gold for (vessels) of gold, and silver for (them) of silver, and brass for (things) of brass, iron for (things) of iron, and wood for (things) of wood & onyx stones & stones to be set, & carbuncle stones and of divers colour, & all precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. 3 Moreover because I have b His great 〈◊〉 toward the furtherance of the Temple made him to spare no expenses, but to 〈◊〉 his own peculiar treasure. delight in the house of my GOD, I have of mine own gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, beside all that I have prepared for the house of the Sanctuary, 4 Even c He showeth what he had of his own store for the Lords house. three thousand talents of gold of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of fined silver to overlay the walls of the houses. 5 The gold for thee (things) of gold, and the silver for (things) of silver, and for all the work by the hands of artificers: and who is d He was not only liberal himself, but provoked others to set forth the work of God. willing “ Or, to offer. to fill his hand to day unto the Lord? 6 So the Princes of the families, & the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands & of hundreds, with the rulers of the King's work, offered willingly, 7 And they gave for the service of the house of GOD five thousand talents of gold, and ten thousand pieces, and ten thousand talents of silver, and eighteen thousand talents of brass, and one hundredth thousand talents of iron. 8 And they with whom (precious) stones were e Meaning, them that had 〈◊〉 found, gave them to the treasure of the house of the Lord, by the hand of Iehiél the Gershunnite. 9 And the people rejoiced when they offered willingly: for they offered willingly unto the Lord, with a f That is, with a good courage & without hypocrisy. perfit heart. And David the King also rejoiced with great joy. 10 Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the Congregation, & David said, Blessed (be) thou, o Lord GOD, of g Which did 〈◊〉 thyself to our father jaakob israel our father, for ever and ever. 11 Thy, o Lord, (is) greatness and power, & glory, and victory and praise: for all that is in heaven and in earth (is thy:) thine is the kingdom, o Lord, and thou excellest as head over all. 12 Both riches and honour (come) of thee, and thou reignest over all, and in thine hand is power and strength, and in thine hand it is to make great, & to give strength unto all. 13 Now therefore our God, we thank thee and praise thy glorious Name. 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer willingly after this sort? for all things h We gave thee nothing of our own, but that which we have received of thee: for whether the gifts be corporal or spiritual, we receive them all of God, and therefore must give him the glory. come of thee: and of thy own hand we have given thee. 15 For we are i And therefore we have this land but lent to us for a time. strangers before thee, and sojourners, like all our fathers: our days (are) like the shadow upon the earth, and there is none ” Ebr. waiting for them to return. abiding. 16 O Lord our God, all this abundance that we have prepared to build thee an house for thy holy Name, is of thy hand and all (is) thy. 17 I know also, my GOD, that thou * triest the heart, and hast pleasure in righteousness: I have offered willingly in the uprightness of mine heart all these things: now 1. Sam. 16. 7. also have I seen thy people which are Chap. 28. 〈◊〉. found here, to offer unto thee willingly with joy. 18 O Lord God of Abrahám, Izhák and Israel our fathers, keep this for ever in the k Continued them in this good mind that they may serve thee willingly. purpose, (and) the thoughts of the heart of thy people, & prepare their hearts unto thee. 19 And give unto Salomôn my son a perfect heart to keep thy commandments, thy testimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all things, and to build the house which I have prepared. 20 ¶ And David said to all the Congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the Congregation blessed the LORD GOD of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord and the l That is, did ieverence to the King. King. 21 And they offered sacrifices unto the Lord, and on the morrow after that day, they offered burned offerings unto the Lord, (even) a thousand young bullocks, a thousand rams, (&) a thousand sheep, with their m Meaning, all kind of liquor which they mingled, with 〈◊〉 sacrifices, as 〈◊〉, oil, etc. drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel. 22 And they did eat and drink before the Lord the same day with great joy, and they made Salomon the son of David King the second time, and anointed him prince before the Lord, and Zadok for the high Priest. 23 So Salomon sat on the n This declareth that the Kings of judah were figures of Christ, who was the true anointed and to whom God gave the chief govern 〈◊〉 of all things. throne of the Lord, as King in stead of David his father, and prospered: and all Israel obeyed him. 24 And all the princes and men of power, and all the sons of King David ” Ebr gave the hand. submitted themselves under King Salomon. 25 And the Lord magnified Salomon in dignity, in the sight of all Israel, and gave him so glorious a kingdom, as no King had before him in Israel. 1. King. 2. 〈◊〉. 26 ¶ * Thus David the son of Ishái reigned over all Israel. 27 And the space that he reigned over Israel, (was) forty year: seven year reigned he in Hebrón, and three and thirty year reygued he in Jerusalem: 28 And he died in a good age, full of days, riches and honour, and Salomon his son reignéd in his stead. 29 Concerning the acts of David the King first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the Seer, and in the book of o The books of Nathan and Gad are thought to have been lost in the captivity. Nathán the Prophet, and in the book of Gad the Seer, 30 With all his reign and his power, and p Meaning, the troubles & griefs. times that went over him, and over Israel and over all the kingdoms of the earth. THE second BOOK of the Chronicles. THE ARGUMENT. THis second book containeth briefly in effect that, which is comprehended in the two books of the Kings: that is, from the reign of Salomon to the destruction of Jerusalem and the carrying away of the people captive into Babylón. In this story are certain things declared and set forth more copiously then in the books of the Kings, and therefore serve greatly to the understanding of the Prophets. But three things are here chief to be considered. first that the godly Kings, when they saw the plagues of God prepared against their country for sin, had recourse to the Lord, and by earnest prayer were herded, and the plagues removed. The second how it is a thing that greatly offendeth GOD, that such as fear him and profess his religion, should join in amity with the wicked. And thirdly how the good rulers ever loved the Prophets of God, and were very zealous to set forth his religion throughout all their dominions, and contrary wise the wicked hated his ministers, deposed them, and for the true religion and word of God, set up idolatry, and served God according to the fantasy of men. Thus have we hitherto the chief acts from the beginning of the world to the building again of Jerusalem, which was the two and thirtieth year of Darius, & conteinein the whole, three thousand, four hundredth four score and eight years, and six months. CHAP. I 6 The offering of Salomon at Gibeón. 8 He prayeth unto God to give him wisdom. 11 which he giveth him and more. 14 The number of his charets and horses. 15 And of his riches. 1 THen Salomon the son of David was “ Or, established, and strong. confirmed in his 1. King. 3. 1. kingdom: and the * Lord his God (was) with him, & magnified him highly. 2 And Solomon a That is, heproclaimed a solemn sacrifice, and commanded that all should be at the same. spoke unto all Israel, to the captains of thousands, and of hundreds and to the judges, & to all the governors in all Israel, (even) the chief fathers. 3 So Solomon and all the Congregation with him went to the high place that was at b Read. 1. King. 3. 4. Gibeón: for there was the Tabernacle c So called, because that God thereby showed certain signs to the congregation of his presence. of the Congregation of God which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness. 4 But the Ark of God had David brought up from Kiriath-iearim, when David had made preparation for it: for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. 5 Moreover the d Which was for the burn offerings brazen altar * that Bezaleél the son of Vri, the son of Her had Exod. 27. 1. made, did he set before the Tabernacle of Exod. 8. 1. the Lord: and Salomon and the Congregation sought it. 6 And Solomon offered there before the Lord upon the brazen altar that was in the Tabernacle of the Congregation: * even a 1. King. 3. 4. thousand burned offerings offered he upon it. 7 ¶ The same night did God appear unto Salomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. 8 And Salomon said unto God, Thou hast showed great mercy unto David my father and hast made me to reign in his stead. 9 Now (therefore) o Lord God, let thy promise unto David my father be e Perform thy promise made to my father concerning me. true: for thou hast made me King over a great people, like to the dust of the earth. 10 Give me now wisdom & knowledge that I may f That I may govern this people, read. 1. Chro. 27. 1. go out & go in before this people: for who can judge this thy great people. 11 And God said to Salomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, treasures nor honour, nor the g That is, to be revenged on thine enemies. lives of thy enemies, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked for thee wisdom and knowledge that thou mightest judge my people, over whom I have made thee King, 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee, and I will give thee riches and treasures & honour, so that there hath not been the like among the Kings which were before thee, neither after thee shall there be the like. 13 Then Salomonn came from the high place, that was at Gibeón, to Jerusalem from before the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and reigned over Israel. 14 * And Salomón gathered the charets and 2. King. 10. 26. horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundredth charets, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he placed in the h Which were cities appointed to keep & maintain the charets. chariot cities, and with the King at Jerusalem. 15 And the King gave silver and gold at Jerusalem as i He caused so great plenty that it was no more esteemed then stones. stones, and gave cedar trees as the wild fig trees, that are abundantly in the plains. 16 Also Salomon had horses brought out of Isa. 19 9 Egypt and * fine linen: k Read. 1. King 10. 28. the kings merchants Ezek. 27. 7. received the fine linen for a price. 17 They came up also and brought out of Egypt (some) chariot, (worth) six hundredth (shekels) of silver, that is an horse for an hundredth and fifty: and thus they brought (horses) to all the Kings of the Hittites, & to the Kings of Aram by their ” Ebr. bands, means. CHAP. II 2 The number of Salomons workmen to build the Téple. 3 Solomon sendeth to Hirám the King of Tyrus for wood and workmen. 1 THen Salomon determined to build an house for the Name of the Lord, and an “ Or, palace. house for his kingdom. 2 And Salomonn told out seventy thousand that bore burdens, and four score thousand men to hew (stones) in the mountain, and three thousand and a Which is to be understand of all sort of officers & overseerss for 〈◊〉 the chief officers were but. 3300 as 1. king. 5. 16. six hundredth to oversee them. 3 And Salomon sent to “ Or, Hiram. Hurám the King of Tyrus, saying, As thou hast done to David my father, and * diddest sand him cedar trees to build him an house to dwell in, (so do to me.) 2. Sam. 5. 18, 4 Behold, I build an house unto the Name of the Lord my God, to sactifie it unto him, and to burn sweet incense before him, & for the continual show bread, and for the burned offerings of the morning & evening, on the Sabbath days, and in the new months, and in the solemn feasts of the Lord our God this is a perpetual thing for Israel. 5 And the house which I build, (is) great: for great (is) our God above all Gods. 6 Who is he then that can be able to build him an house, when the heaven, and the heaven of heavens can not contain him? who am I then that I should build him an house? but (I do it) to burn b That is, to do that service which he hath commanded, signifying that none is able to honour & serve God in that perfection as his majesty deserveth. incense before him, 7 Sand me now therefore a cunning man that can work in gold, in silver, and in brass, and in iron, and in purple, and “ Or, skarler. crimson and blue silk, and that can grave in graven work with the cunning men that are with me in Iudáh and in Jerusalem, whom David my father hath prepared. 8 Sand me also cedar trees, fir trees and c Some take it for brasil or the wood called Ebenum, others for 〈◊〉. “ Or, Almuggim. Algummim trees from Lebanón: for I know that thy servants can skill to hew timbre in Lebanonn: and behold, my servants (shallbe) with thy, 9 That they may prepare me timber in abundance. for the house which I do build, (is) great and wonderful, 10 And behold, I will give to thy servants the cutters and the hewers of timber twenty thousand “ Ebr. corim. measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty d Of Bath read. 〈◊〉. King. 7. 26. it is call led also Epha, but Epha is to measured 〈◊〉 things, as bath is a measure for liquors. thousand baths of oil. 11 Then Hurám King of Tyrus answered in writing which he sent to Salomonn, Because the Lord hath loved his people, he hath made thee King over them. 12 Hurám said moreover, Blessed (be) the lord God of Israel which made the heaven and the earth, and that hath given unto David the King a c The very heathen confessed that it was a singular gift of God, when hegave to any nation a King that was wise and of understanding, albeit it appeareth that this Hiram had the true knowledge of God. wise son, that hath discretion, prudence and understanding to build an house for the Lord, and a palace for his kingdom. 13 Now therefore I have sent a wise man, (and) of understanding of my father Hurams, 14 * The son of a woman of the f It is also written, that she was of the tribe of Naph tali. 1. King. 7. 14. which may be un 〈◊〉 that by reason of the confusion of tribes, which then begun to be, they married in divers tribes, so that by her father she might be of Dan, and by her mother of 〈◊〉. daughters of Dan: and his father was a man of Tyrus, and he can skill to work in gold, in silver, in brass, in iron, in stone, & in timber, in purple, in blue silk, and in 〈◊〉 linen and in crimson, and can grave in all graven works, and brother in all broidered work that shallbe given him, with thy cunning men, & with the cunning men of my Lord David thy father. 15 Now therefore the wheat and the barley, the oil and the wine, which my Lord hath spoken of, let him sand unto his servants. 16 And we will cut wood in Lebanón as much as thou shalt need, and will bring it to thee in “ Or, ships, raftes by the sea to “ Or, joppes, japho, so thou mayest carry them to Jerusalem. 17 ¶ And Salomon numbered all the strangers that were in the land of Israel, after the nombring that his father David had numbered them. & they were found an hundredth and three & fifty thousand, & six hundredth. 18 And he set seventy thousand of them to the burden, and four score thousand to hew (stones) in the mountain, and three thousand and six hundredth overseers to 'cause the people to work. CHAP. III The Temple of the Lord, and the porch are builded, with other things thereto belonging. 1 SO * Salomonn begun to build the house 1. King. 7. 23. of the Lord in Jerusalem, in mount a Which is the mountain where Abraham thought to have sacrificed his son. Moriáh which had been declared unto David his father, in the place that David prepared in the thrashing floor of * Ornan the jebusite. Gene 22. 2. 2 And he began to build in the secóde month 2 Sam. 24. 16. (&) the second day, in the fourtyere of his reign. 3 And these are the (measures, whereon) Salomon grounded to build the house of God: the length of cubits after the first b According to the whole length of the Temple, comprehending the 〈◊〉 holy place 〈◊〉 the rest. measure (was) threescore cubits, & the breadth twenty cubits: 4 And the porch, that was before the length in the front c 〈◊〉 contained as much as did the breadth of the people 1 King 6. 3. of the breadth (was) twenty cubits, and the height (was) an d From the 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉: lot in the 〈◊〉 of Kings mention is made, from the foundation to the first stage. hundredth and twenty, and he overlaid it within with pure gold. 5 And the greater househe syled with fir tree which he overlaid with good gold, & graved thereon palm-trees & chains. 6 And he overlaid the house with precious stone for beauty: & the gold (was) gold of e Some think it is that place which is called 〈◊〉. Paruáim. 7 The house, I say, the beams, posts, and walls thereof and the doors thereof ourelaied he with gold, and graved Cherubims upon the walls. 8 ¶ He made also the house of the most-holy place: the length thereof (was) in the front of the breadth of the house, twenty cubits & he overlaid it with the best gold, of six hundredth talents. 9 And the weight of the nails (was) fifty shekels of gold, and he overlaid the chambers with gold. 10 ¶ And in the house of the most holy place he made two Cherubims wrought like children, and overlaid them with gold. 11 * And the wings of the Cherubims (were) 1. King. 6. 19 twenty cubits long: the one wing (was) five cubits, reaching to the brickwall of the house, & the other wing five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other Cherúb. 12 Likewise the wing of the other Cherúb was five cubits, reaching to the brickwall of the house, & the otherwing five cubits joining to the wing of the other Cherúb. 13 The wings of these Cherubims were spread abroad twenty cubits: they stood on their feet & their faces (were) toward the house. 14 ¶ He made also f Which separated the Temple from the most holy place. the vail of blue silk & purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought Cherubims thereon. 15 ¶ And he made before the house two pillars g Enerie one was eighteen cubits long, but the half cubit cold not be seen: for it was hide in the roundness of the chapter, and therefore he giveth to every one but 17. & an half. of five and thirty cubits high: and the chapter that was upon the top of (each) of them, (was) five cubits. 16 He made also chains for the oracle, and put them on the heads of the pillars, and made an h For every 〈◊〉 an hundredth, read 1. King. 7. 20. hundredth pomegranates, & put them among the chains. 17 And he set up the pillars before the Temple, one on the right hand & the other on the left, and called that on the right hand jachin, and that on the left hand Bóaz. CHAP. four 1 The altar of brass. 2 The molten Sea. 6 The cauldrons. 7 The candlesticks. etc. 1 ANd * he made an altar of brass twenty Leu. 6. 9 cubits long, and twenty cubits broad, and ten cubits high. 2 And he made a molten a A great vessel of brass, so called be cause of the great quantity of was ter, which it contained, 1. King. 7. 23 Sea often cubits from brim to brim, round in compass, & five cubiteshie: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it about. 3 And under b Meaning, under the brim of the vessel, as. 1. King. 7. 24. it was the fashion of oxen which did compass it round about, c In the length of every cubice were tene heads or knops which in all are. 〈◊〉. ten in a cubit compassing the Sea about: two rows of oxen were cast when it was melted. 4 It stood upon twelve oxen: three looked toward the North, and three looked toward the West, and three looked toward the South, & three looked toward the East, and the Sea (stood) about upon them, and all their hinder parts were inward. 5 And the thickness thereof (was) an hand breadth, and the brim thereof (was) like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of “ Or, flower delyner. lilies: it contained d In the first book of Kings, chap. 7. 26. mention is only made of two thousand: but the less number was taken there, and here according as 〈◊〉 measures proved afterward is declared. three thousand baths. 6 ¶ He made also ten cauldrons, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them (and) to cleanse in them that which appertained to the burned offerings: but the Sea (was) for the Priests to wash in. 7 ¶ And he made ten candle sticks of gold [according to “ Even as they hulde be made. their form] and put them in the Temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. 8 ¶ And he made ten tables, and put them in the Temple, five on the right hand, & five on the left: and he made an hundredth basins of gold. 9 And he made the court of the Priests, & the great f Called also the porch of Solomon Act. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. It is also taken for the Temple where Christ preached, Mat, 21. 27. court and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors thereof with brass. 10 And he set the Sea on the right side Eastward toward the South. 11 And Hurám made “ Or, cauldrons. pots and besoms & basins, and Hurám finished the work that he should make for King Salomonn for the house of God, 12 (To wit,) two pillars, and the bowls and the chapters on the top of the two pillars, and two grates to cover the two bowls of the chapters which were upon the top of the pillars: 13 And four hundredth pomegranates for the two grates, two rows of pomegranates for every grate to cover the two bowls of the chapters, that were upon the pillars. 14 He made also bases, and made cauldrons upon the bases: 15 (And) a Sea, and twelve bulls under it: 16 Pots also and besoms, and fleshokes, & all these vessels made Hurám g whom Solomon reveienced for the gifts that GOD had given him, as a father: he had the same name also that Huram the King of Tyrus had, his mother was alewesh and his lather a Tyrian. Some read for his father the author of this work. his father, to King Solomon for the house of the Lord of shining brass. 17 In the plain of Jordan did the King cast them in clay between Succoth and Zeredáthah. 18 And Solomon made all the vessels in great abundance: for the weight of brass cold not be reckoned. 19 And Salomon made all the vessels that were for the house of God: the golden altar also and the tables, where the h In Hebrew, the bread of the faces 〈◊〉 they wereser before the Ark, where the Lord showed his presence. showbread stood. 20 Moreover the candle sticks, with their lamps to burn them after the manner, before the oracle, of pure gold. 21 And the flowers and the lamps, and the snoffers of gold, which was fine gold. 22 And the “ Or instrumet is of Music. hooks, and the basins, and the spoons, and the ashpans of pure gold: the entry also of the house (and) doors thereof within, (even) of the most holy place: and the doors of the house, (to wit,) of the Temple (were) i That is covered 〈◊〉 places of 〈◊〉. of gold. CHAP. V. 1 The things dedicated by David, are put in the Temple. 2 The Ark is brought into the Temple. 10 what was within it. 12 They sing praise to the Lord 1 SO * was all the work finished that Salomonn 〈◊〉 King. 9 51. &. 〈◊〉 made for the house of the Lord, and Salomonn brought in the things that David his father had dedicated, with the silver and the gold, and all the vessels, (&) put them among the treasures of the house of God. 2 Then Salomon assembled the Elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel unto Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of the covenant of the Lord from the a" Read 2. Sam. 6. 12. city of David, which is Zión. 3 And all the men of Israel assembled unto the King at the b When the things were dedicated & brought into the Temple. feast: it was in the seventh c Called in Hebrew Ethanin containing part of September and 〈◊〉 te of October. 1. King 8. 2. which month the Jews called the 〈◊〉 month, because, they say. that the world was created in that month, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 came from 〈◊〉 they began at 〈◊〉 but because this opinion is uncer 〈◊〉, we make 〈◊〉 ever the 〈◊〉, as best writers do. month. 4 And all the Elders of Israel came, and the Levites took up the Ark. 5 And they carried up the Ark and the Tabernacle of the Congregation and all the holy vessels that were in the Tabernacle, those did the Priests (&) Levites bring up. 6 And King Salomonn and all the Congregation of Israel that (were) assembled unto him, (were) before the Ark, offering sheep and bullocks, which cold not be told nor numbered for multitude. 7 So the Priests brought the Ark of the covenant of the Lord unto his place, into the Oracle of the house, into the most Holy place, (even) under the wings of the Cherubims. 8 For the Cherubims stretched out (their) wings over the place of the Ark, and the Cherubims covered the Ark and the bars there of above. 9 And they drew out the bars, that the ends of the bars might be seen out of the Ark before the Oracle, but they were not seen “ Or without the Oracle. without: and there they are unto this day. 10 Nothing (was) in the Ark, save d For Aarors' rod and Mana were taken thence before it was brought to this place. the two Tables, which Moses gave at Horeb, where the Lord made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. 11 And when the Priests were come out of the Sanctuary [for all the Priests that were present, were e Were prepared to serve the Lord sanctified (and) did not wait by course. 12 And the Levites the singers of all sorts, (as of) Asáph, of Hemán, of Ieduthún & of their sons and of their brethren, being clad in fine linen, stood with cymbales, and with viols and haps at the Eastend of the altar, and with them an hundredth & twenty Priests blowing with trumpets: 13 And they were f They agreed all in one, turn. as one, blowing trumpets, and singing, and made one sound to be herded in praising and thanking the Lord, and when they lift up (their) voice with trumpets and with cymbales, and with in struments of music, and when they praised the Lord (singing) g This was the effect of their songs. For he is good, because his mercy (lasteth) for ever] them the house (even) the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud. 14 So that he Priests cold not stand to minister, because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God. CHAP. VI 3 Salomon blesseth the people. 4 He praiseth the Lord 14 He prayeth unto God for those that shall pray in the Temple. 1 THen" Salomonn a After that he had senetheglorie of the Lord in the cloud. said, The Lord hath 1. King. 8. 12. said that he would dwell in the dark cloud: 2 And I have built thee an house to dwell in an habitation for thee to dwell in for ever 3 And the King turned his face, and blessed all the Congregation of Israel [for all the Congregation of Israel stood (there) 4 And he said, Blessed (be) the Lord God of Israel, who spoke with his mouth unto David my father, and hath with his “ Or, power. hand fulfilled it, saying, 5 Since the day that I brought my people out of the land of Egypt, I chose no city of all the tribes of israel to build an “ Or, Temple. house that my Name might be there, neither chose janie man to be a ruler over my people Israel: 6 But I have choose Jerusalem, that my Name might be there, and have choose David to be over my people Israel. 7 * And it was in the heart of David my father 〈◊〉. Sam. 7. 9 to build an house unto the Name of the Lord God of Israel. 8 But the Lord said to David my father, Where as it was in thy heart to build an house unto my name, thou diddest well, that “ Ebr. that it was in thy heart. thou wast so minded. 9 Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house, but thy son which shall come out of thy loins, he shall build an house unto my Name. 10 And the Lord hath performed his word that he spoke: and I am risen up in the room of David my father, and am set on the throne of israel as the Lord promised, & have buult an house to the Name of the God of Israel. 11 And I have set the Atke there, wherein is the b ' Meaning the two Tables wherein is contained the effect of the covenant, that God made with our fathers. covenant of the Lord, that he made with the children of Israel. 12 ¶ And the King c On a scaffold that was made for that purpo se, that hepraying for the whole people 〈◊〉 might be herded stood before the altar of the Lord, in the presence of all the Congregation of Israel, and stretched out his hands, 13 [For Salomonn had made a brazen scaffold and set it in the mids of the court of five cubits long, & five cubits broad and three cubits of height, and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the Congregation of Israel, and d Both to 〈◊〉 thanks for the great 〈◊〉 of God bestowed upon him, and also to pray for the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 his people. stretched out his hands toward heaven] 14 And said, O Lord God of Israel, * there (is) no God like thee in heaven nor in earth, which keepest covenant, and mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their heart. 15 Thou that hast kept with thy servants Da 2. Mac 2 8. vid my father, that thou hast promised him for thou spoke with thy mouth: and hast fulfilled it with thy hands as (appeareth) " Or in effect or by thy power. this day. 16 Therefore now Lord God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father, that thou hast promised him saying, Thou ” Ebr. a man shall not be 〈◊〉 of, shalt not want a man in my sight, that shall sit, upon the throne of Israel: so that thy sons take 〈◊〉 to their ways, to walk in my Law, as thou hast walked before me. 17 And now, o Lord God of Israel, let thy word be verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David. 18 [Is it true in deed that God will dwell with 1. King. 8. 17. man on earth? behold, the * heavens, and the heavens of heavens are not able to to contain thee how much more (unable) is this house, which I have built?] 19 But have thou respect to the prayer of thy 〈◊〉, and to his supplication, o Lord my God, to hear the cry and prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee. 20 That thy eyes may be open toward this e That 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in effect, that thou hast a continual care over this a place. house day and night (even) toward the place, where of thou hast said, That thou wouldest put thy Name there that thou mayest harken unto the prayer, which thy servant prayeth in this place. 21 He are thou therefore the 〈◊〉 of thy servant, and of thy people Israel, which they pray in this place: and hear thou in the place of thy habitation (even) in, and when thou hearest, be merciful. 22 ¶ * When a man shall sin against his f By 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing from him, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by denying that which hehathe left to him to keep or do him any wrong. 1, King. 8 31. neighbour, and he lay upon him an othe to 'cause him to swear, and the ” Ebr. oath. swearer shall come before thy altar in this house, 23 Then hear thou in heaven, and do: & judge thy servants, in recompensing the wicked to bring his way g Meaning, to him that which he hath deserved. upon his head, and in justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness, 24 ¶ And when thy people Israel shallbe overthrown before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and turn again and ” Or praise. confess thy Name, and pray, and make supplication before thee in this house. 25 Then hear thou in heaven, and be merciful unto the sin of thy people Israel, and bring then again unto the land which thou gavest to them and to their fathers. 26 When heaven shallbe shult up, and there shallbe no rain, because they have sinned against thee, and shall pray in this place, & confess thy Name, and “ Ot, toward this place. turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them. 27 Then hear thou in heaven, and pardon the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel [when thou hast taught them the good way wherein they may walk] & give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given unto thy people for an in heritance. Chap. 20. 9 28 ¶ * When there shallbe famine in the land, when there shallbe pestilence, blasting, or mild we, when there shallbe grasshopper, or caterpillar, when their enemy shall besiege them ” Ebr. in the land of their gates. in the cities of their land (or) any plague or any sickness, 29 (Then) what prayers (and) supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own plague, and his own disease, and shall stretch forth his hands toward this house, 30 Hear thou then in heaven, thy dwelling place, and be merciful, and give every man according unto all his ways, as thou dost know his h He declareth that 〈◊〉 prayers of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can not be herded, 〈◊〉 of any but of them, 〈◊〉 pray unto God with an unfeigned faith and in true repentance. heart [for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men] 31 That they may fear thee, and walk in thy ways as long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers. 32 ¶ Moreover as touching the stranger which is not of thy people Israel who shall come out of a far country for thy great Names sake, and thymightie hand, and thy stretched out arm when they shall come & i He showeth that before God there is no acception of person, but all people that feat 〈◊〉 & Works righteousness, is ac cepted, Act 10. 35. pray in this house. 33 Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth for unto thee, that all the people of the earth may knowethy name, and fear thee like thy people Israel, and that they may know, that thy name is called upon in this house which I have built. 34 ¶ When thy people shall go out to battle against their enemies, by the way that k Meaning that none ought to enterprise anyware but at the Lords commandment, that is Which is lawful by his word. thou shalt sand them, and they pray to thee “ Or, according to the manner of this city. in the way toward this city, which thou hast choose, even toward the house which I have built to thy Name. 35 Then hear thou in heaven their prayer & their supplication, and judge their cause. 36 If they sin against thee [* for there is 1. King 8. 46. no man that sinneth not] and thou be angry eccles. 7 21. with them and deliver them unto the 1. john. 1. 8. enemies, and they take them, and carry them away captive unto aland far or near. 37 If they “ Or, repent. turn again to their heart in the land whether they be carried in captives, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned we have transgressed and have done wickedly, 38 If they turn again to thee with all their heart, and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, whether they have carried them captives, and pray toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers and (toward) the city which thou hast choose, and toward the house which I have baylt forty Name. 39 Then hear thou in heaven, in the place of thy habitation their prayer & their supplication, & “ Or, maintain their right. judge their cause, & be mer ciful unto thy people, which have sinned against thee. 40 Now my God, I beseech thee, let thy eyes be open, and thy ears attended unto the prayer (that is made) in this place. 41 * Now therefore arise, o Lord God (to come) Psal. 132 8. into thy l That is, into thy Temple. rest, thou and the Ark of thy strength: o Lord God, let thy Priests be clothed with m Let 〈◊〉 be preserved by thy power and made virtuous and holy. salvation, and let thy Saints rejoice in goodness. 42 O Lord God, refuse not the face of n Hear my prayer, Which am thy anointed King. thy anointed, remember the mercies (promised) to David thy servant. CHAP. VII. 1 The fire consumeth the sacrifice. 2 The glory of the Lord filleth the Temple. 12 He heareth his prayer, 17 And promiseth to exalt him and his throne. 1 ANd * when Salomôn had made an end 9 Mac. 2. 10. of praying, a Hereby God declared that he was pleased with Salomons prayer. fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burned offering and the sacrifices & the glory of the Lord filled the house. 2 So that the Priests cold notente rinto the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lords house. 3 And when all the children of Israel see the fire, & the glory of the Lord come down upon the house, they bowed themselves with (their) faces to the earth upon the pavement, and worshipped and praised the Lord (saying) For he is good: because his mercy (lasteth) for ever. 4 * Then the King & all the people offered sacrifices before the Lord 1. King. 8. 65. 5 And King Salomô offered a sacrifice of two and twenty thousand bullocks, and an hundredth and twenty thousand sheep, so the King and all the people dedicated the house of God. 6 And the Priests waited on their offices, & the Levites with the instruments of music of the Lord, which King David had made to praise the Lord, Because his mercy (lasteth) for ever: when David praised (God) ” Ebr. by 〈◊〉: hands. by them, the Priests also blue trumpets over against them. and all they of Israel stood by. 7 Moreover Salomon hallowed the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he had prepared burned offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings because the brazen altar which Salomon had made, was not ableto receive the burned offering, and the meat offering, and the fat. 8 And Salomon made b The feast of the Tabernacles Which Was kept in the seventh moaneth. a feast at that time of seven days, and all Israel with him, a very great Congregation, from the entering in of Hamáth, unto the river of Egypt. 9 And in the eight day they c They assembled to hear the Word of God after that they had remained seven days in the booths of the Tabernacles. made a solemn assembly: for they had made the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. 10 And the d They hadleave to depart the two and twentieth day. three and twentieth day of the seventh month, he sent the people away into their tents, joyous & with glad heart because of the goodness that the Lord had done for David and for Salomon, and for 1. King. 8. 〈◊〉. but they went not away till the next day. Israel his people. 11 * So Salomon finished the house of the Lord, and the King's house, and all that came 1. King. 9 1. into Salomóns' heart to make in the house of the Lord: and he prospered in his house. 12 ¶ And the Lord * appeared to Salomon Nom. 12. 6. by night and said to him, I have herded thy prayer, and have choose this place for myself to be an house of sacrifice, 13 If I shut the heaven that there be no rain or if I command the grasshoppers to devour the land, or if I sand pestilence among my people. 14 If my people, among whom my Name is called upon, do humble themselves, and pray, and seek my presence, and turn from their wicked ways, them will I hear in heaven, and be merciful to their sin: & will “ I Will 'cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that hurt the fruits of the earth and sendrai ne in due season. heal their land. 15 Then mine eyes shallbe open and mine ears attended unto the prayer (made) in this place 16 For I have now choose and sanctified this house, that my Name may be there for ever and mine eyes and mine heart shallbe there perpetually. 17 And if thou will't walk before me, as David thy father walked, to do according unto all that I have commanded thee, and shalt observe my statutes & my judgements. 18 Then will I establish the throne of thy king doom, according as I made the covenant with David thy father saying, * Thou shalt Chap. 6. 16. not want a man to be ruler in Israel. 19 But if you turn away, and forsake my statutes and my commandments which I have set before you, & shalgo & serve other gods and worship them. 20 Then will I pluck them up out of my land which I have given them, and this house which I have f Which thing declareth that God had more respect to their salvation, then to the advancement ofhis own glotie, and Whereas men abuse those things, Which Godhathe appointed to set forth his praise, he doethwith draw 〈◊〉 graces thence. sanctified for my Name, will I cast out of my sight, and will make it to be a proverb and a common talk among all people. 21 And this house which is most high, shallbe an astonishment to every one that passeth by it, so that he shall say, Why hath the Lord done thus to this land, & to this house 22 And they shalt answer, Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, & have taken hold on other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them, therefore hath he brought allthiss evil upon them CHAP. VIII. 2 The cities that Solomon built. 7 People that were made tributary unto him. 12 His sacrifices. 17 He sendeth to Ophir. 1 ANd * after a Signifying that he was twenty year in building them. twenty year when Salomón 1. King. 9 10. had built the house of the Lord, and his own house, 2 Then Salomon built the cities that Hurám b That is Which Hiram gave 〈◊〉 to Solomon because they pleased him not and therefore called them 〈◊〉 that is, dirt or filth, 1. King. 9 13. gave to Salomon, and caused the children of israel to dwell there. 3 And Salomon went to Hamáth Zobáh, and overcame it. 4 And he built Tadmór in the wilderness, & repaired all c Meaning, of munitions an 〈◊〉 for the Ware the cities of store which he built in Hamath. 5 And he built d That is, he repaired and 〈◊〉 them for they Were built long before by Seerah a noble woman of the tribe of Ephraim. 1. Bethhorón the upper, and Beth-horó the neither, cities defenced with walls, gates and bars, 6 Also Baaláth, and all the cities of store that Salomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and every pleasant place that Salomon had a mind to build in Jerusalem, and in e Read. 1. King 7. 2 Lebanón, Chro. 6. 24. and throughout all the land of his dominion. 7 (And) all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, & Perizites, & the Hiuites, and the jebusites, which were not of Israel. 8 (But) of their children which were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel had not consumed, even than did Salomón make ” Ebr. to come up to 〈◊〉. tributaries until this day. 9 But of the children of Israel did Salomôn make no servants for his work: for they were men of war, and his chief princes, and the captains of his charets & of his horsemen. 10 So these were the chief of the officers which Salomon had (even) f For in all 〈◊〉 Were 3300, but here hè 〈◊〉 of them that had the principal charge, read: 1. King. 9 23. two hundredth and fifty that bore rule over the people. 11 ¶ Then Salomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David, into the house that he had built for her for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David King of Israel for it is holy, because that the Ark of the Lord came unto it. 12 ¶ Then Solomon offered burned offerings unto Chap. 4. 1. the Lord, on the * altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch. Exod. 29 39, 13 To * offer according to the commandment of Mosés “ Or, 〈◊〉 the manner of every day. every day, in the Sabbats, & in the new moons, and in the solemn feasts, g Read Levit 23. three times in the year (that is) in the feast of the Unleavened bread, and in the feast of the weeks, and in the feast of of the Tabernacles. 14 And he set the courses of the Priests to their offices, according to the order of David his father, and the Levites in their watches, for to praise and minister before the 1. Chaos 24. 1. Priests every day, & the porters by * their courses, at every gate: forso (was) the commandment of David the man of God. 15 And they declined not from the commandment of the King, concerning the Priests and the Levites, touching all things, and touching the treasures. 16 ¶ Now Salomon had made provision for all the h Both for the matter and also the Workmanship. work, from the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord, until it was finished (so) the house of the LORD was perfit. 17 Then went Salomon to Ezion-géber, and to Eloth by the i Meaning, the red Sea. seasied in the landof Edòm 18 And Hurám sent him by the hands of his servants, ships, & servants had that knowledge of the sea: and they went with the servants of Salomon to Ophir, & brought thence k Which sum is brought tomount to three millions millions and six hundredth thousand; crowns for here is mention made of thirty more than are spoken of 1. Kin. 10. 1. four hundredth and fifty talens of gold, and brought them to King Salomón. CHAP. IX. 1.9 The Queen of Shebá cometh to see Salomon and bringeth gifts. 13. His yearly revenues. 30 The time of his rei gnc. 31 His death. 1 ANd * when the Queen of Shebá herded of the fame of Salomôn she came to mat. 〈◊〉. 14. a To know When there his Wisdom Were so great as the report Was. prove Salomon with hard questions at juk. 〈◊〉. 31. Jerusalem, with a very great train, and camels that bore sweet odours and much gold, and precious stones: and when she came to Salomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart. 2 And Salomon declared her all her questions, and there was b There was no question so hard that he did not solus. nothing hide from Solomon, which he declared not unto her. 3 Then the Queen of Shebá saw the wisdom of Salomôn, and the house that he had built. 4 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the order of his waiters and their apparel, and his “ Or, gallery whereby hewent up burned offerings, which he offered in the house of the Lord, and she was ” Ebr. there was no more spirit in her. greatly astonished. 5 And she said to the King (It was) a true word which I herded in mine own land of thy “ Or, acts. sayings, and of thy wisdom: 6 Howbeit I believed not their report, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and behold, the one half of thy great wisdom was not told me (for) thou excedest the fame that I herded. 7 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand before thee all way, and hear thy wisdom. 8 Blessed be the Lord thy God, which loved thee, to set thee on his c Meanings that the Isrélites Were 〈◊〉 people, & that Kings ate the lieutenants of God, which ought to grant unto him the 〈◊〉, and mini star justice to all. throne as King, in the stead of the Lord thy God: because thy God loveth israel, to establish it for ever therefore hath he made the King over them, to execute judgement & justice 9 Then she gave the King six score talents of gold, and of sweet odours exceeding much and precious stones: neither was theresuche sweet odours (since) as the Que ne of Shebá gave unto King Salomon. 10 And the servants also of Hurám, and the servants of Salomon which brought gold from Ophir, brought d Read, Chap. 8. 8. Algumim wood and precious stones. 11 And the King made of the Algumim wood e Or, pillars meaning the garnishing and trimming of the 〈◊〉 or pillars. stairs in the house of the lord, and in the King's house, and haps and viols for singers: and there was no such seen before in the land of Iudáh. 12 And King Salomon gave to the Queen of Shebá every pleasant thing thatshe asked f That is, Which the King gave her 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that treasure Which she brought besides for that which she had brought unto the King, so she returned and went to her own country (both) she, and her servants. 13 ¶ Also the weight of gold that came to Salomon in one year, was six hundredth three score and six talents of gold. 14 Besides that which chapmen and merchants brought: and all the Kings of Arabia and the princes of the country brought gold and silver to Salomon. 15 And King Salomon made two hundredth tar gates of beaten gold, and g Which 〈◊〉 mounteth 102400 crowns of the sun Bud end ass. six hundredth (shekels) of beaten gold went to one target. 16 And three hundredth shields of beaten gold three hundredth h Or, Pounds, called 〈◊〉 of every one seemed to make an 〈◊〉 shekels. (shekels) of gold went to one shield, and the King put them in the house of the wood of Lebanón. 17 And the King made a great throne of ivory and over laid it with pure gold. 18 And the throne had six steps, with a footstool of gold i That is, the sleppes and the forè 〈◊〉 were fastened to the throne. fastened to the throne and stays on either side on the place of the seat, & two lions standing by the k Upon the pommels or 〈◊〉. stays 19 And twelve lions stood there on the six steps on either side: there was not the like made in any kingdom. 20 And all King Salomons drinking vessels (were) of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the wood of Lebanón (were) of pure gold (for) silver was nothing esteemed in the days of Solomon. 21 For the King's ships went to Tarshish with the servants of Hurám, every three year once came the ships of l Which 〈◊〉 of the best Writers is thought to be Cilicia, read. 1. King. 10. 22. Tarshish & brought gold, and silver, ivory, and apes and pecotkes. 22 So King Salomon excelled all the Kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. 23 And all the Kings of the earth sought the presence of Salomon, to hear his wisdom that God had put in his heart. 24 And they brought every man his present, vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and raiment, armour and sweet odours, horses, and mules, from year to year. 25 And Salomon had * four thousand stalls m That is, ten hot says in every stable Which in all 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 thousand, 18. 〈◊〉 King 4. 26. of horses, and charets, and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, & with the King at jerusalem. 26 And he reigned over all the Kings from the “ Or, 〈◊〉 River even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. 27 And the King gave silver in Jerusalem, n The abundance of these temporal 〈◊〉 in Salomons kingdom is a figure of the spiritual treasures which the elect shall enjoy in the 〈◊〉 under the true Solomon Christ. as stones, and gave cedar trees as the wild fig trees, that are abundant in the plain. 28 And they brought unto Salomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands. 29 Concerning the rest of the acts of Salomon first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathán the Prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahiiáh the Shilonite, and in the visions of “ Or, Iddo. jeedó the Seer o That is, which prophesied against him. against jeroboám the son of Nebat? 30 And Salomôn reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years. 31 And Salomon * slept with his fathers, and 〈◊〉 King. 11. 41. they buried him in the city of David his father: and Rehoboám his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. X. 4.14 The rigour of Rehoboám. 13 He followeth lewd counsel. 16. The people rebel. 1 THen * Rehoboám a After the death of Solomon, went to Shechém: 1. King. 12. 1. for to Shechem came all israel to make him King. 2 And when jeroboám the son of Nebát herded it [which was in Egypt, whether he had fled from the preséce of Salomon the King] he returned out of Egypt. 3 And they sent and called him: so came jeroboám and all Israel, and communed with Rehoboám saying, 4 Thy father b That is handled 〈◊〉. It seemeth that God hardened their hearts so that they thus murmu read without cause, which declareth also the inconstancy of the people. made our yoke grievous: now therefore make thou the grievous servitude of thy father, and his sore yoke, that he put upon us lighter, and we will serve thee. 5 And he said to them (Depart) yet three days then come again unto me. And the people departed. 6 And King Rehoboám took counsel with the old men that had stand before Salomon his father, while he yet lived, saying, What counsel give you that I may answer this people? 7 And they spoke unto him, saying, If thou be kind to this people, and please them, and speak loving words to them, they will be thy servants for ever. 8 But he left the counsel of the ancient men that they had given him, and took counsel of the young men that were brought up with him, and c Or, that stood by him, that is, which were of his counsel and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 on him. 9 And he said unto them, What counsel give you, that we may answer this people which have spoken to me, saying, Make they oak which thy father did put upon us, lighter? 10 And the young men that were brought up with him, spoke unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spoke to thee saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter for us: thus shalt thou say unto them. My d Or, 〈◊〉 singer meaning that he was of farregrea 〈◊〉 power 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 father. least part shall be bigger than my father's loins. 11 Now where as my father did burden you with a grievous yoke, I will yet increase your yoke: my father hath chastised you with rod des, but I (will corrected you) with “ Or, 〈◊〉. scourges 12 ¶ Then jeroboám and all the people came to Rehoboám the third day, as the King had appointed, saying, Come again to me the third day. 13 And the King answered them sharply: and King Rehoboám left the counsel of the ancient men, 14 And spoke to them after the counsel of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke grievous, but I will increase it: my father chastised you with rods, but I (will correct you) with scourges. 15 So the King hear kened not unto the people: for it was the e God's will imposeth such a neces 〈◊〉 the second causes that 〈◊〉 can be done but according to the same, and yet man's will worketh as of itself so that it can not be excused in doing evil, by alleging that it is God's ordinance. ordinance of God that the Lord might perform his saying, which he had spoken ” Ebr. by the hand. by Ahiiáh the Shilonite to jeroboám the son of Nebát. 16 So when all Israel saw that the King would not hear them, the people answered the King, saying, What portion have we in David? for we have none in heritance in the son of Ishái. O Israel every man to your tents now see to thy own house; David So all Israel departed to their tents. 〈◊〉. Kin. 〈◊〉. 16. 17 Howbeit Rehoboám reigned over the children of Israel, that dwelled in the citiés of Iudáh. 18 Then King Rehoboam sent Hadorám that was “ Or, receiver. over the tribute, and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died: then King Rehoboám ” Ebr. strengthened him 〈◊〉. made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to jeru salem, 19 And Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. CHAP. XI. 4 Rehoboám is forbidden to fight against jeroboám. 〈◊〉. Cities which he built 21 He hath 〈◊〉 wives, and threescore concubines, and by them eight & twenty sons, and threescore daughters. 1 ANd * when Rehoboám was come to 2. Kin. 12. 20. Ierusalém, he gathered of the house of judah and a That is the 〈◊〉 tribe of Benia n in for the other half was go after jeroboam. Benjamin nine score thousand choose men of war to fight against b Meaning the ten tribes which rebelled. Israel (and) to bring the king doom again to Rehoboám. 2 But the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah the man of God, saying, 3 Speak unto Rehoboám the son of Salomon King of judah, and to all Israel that are in judah, and Benjamin, saying, 4 Thus saith the Lord, You shall not go up nor fight against your brethren return every man to his house: for this thing is do ne of me. They obeyed therefore the word of the Lord, & returned from going against jeroboam, 5 And Rehoboam dwelled in jerusalem, and c Or, repaired them and made them strong to be more able to resist 〈◊〉 boam. built strong cities in judah. 6 He built also Bethlehem, and Etam, and jekoa. 7 And Beth-zunr, and Shoco, and Adullám, 8 And Gath, and Mareshá, and Ziph. 9 And Adoráim, and Lachish, and Azekáh, 10 And Zoráh, and Aialón and Hebron, which were in Iudáh and Benjamin, strong cities 11 And he “ Or, 〈◊〉 repaired the strong holds and put captains in them, and store of victual, and oil and wine. 12 And in all cities he put shields and spears and made them exceeding strong, so judáh and Benjamin were his. 13 ¶ And the Priests & the Levites that were in all Israel, ” Ebr. stood. resorted unto him out of all their coasts. 14 For the Levites left their suburbs and their possession, and came to judáh and to Jerusalem: * for jeroboám and his sons Chap. 13. 9 had cast them out from ministering in the Priest's office unto the Lord 15 * And he ordained him. Priests for the high 1. Kin. 12. 31. places, and for the d Meaning, idols read Isa. 〈◊〉. 15. devils and for the calves which he had made. 16 And after the Levites there came to jerusalem of all the tribes of Israel, such as set their e Which were 〈◊〉 of true religion, and feared God. hearts to seek the lord God of israel to offer unto the lord God of their fathers 17 So they strengthened the kingdom of Iudáh, and made Rehoboám the son of Solomon mighty, three year long: for three year they f So long as they feared God, and set forth his word: they promise 〈◊〉. walked in the way of David & Solomon. 18 ¶ And Rehoboám took him Mahaláth the daughter of lerimóth the son of David to wife (and) Ahihailthe daughter of Eliáb the son of Ishai, 19 Which bore him sons jeúsh, and Shemariah, and Zaham. 20 And after her he took Maakth the daughter of Absalon which bore him Ahiiah, & Atthai, and Ziza, and Shelomith, 21 And Rehoboam loved Maakah the daughter of Absalóm above all his wives and his concubines: for he took eighteen wives, & three score concubines, and begat eight and twenty sons, & threescore daughters 22 And Rehoboám made g Called 〈◊〉 Abi lamb, who reigned three year. 1. Kin. 15. 2. Ahiiah the son of Maakah the chief ruler among his brethren (for) he thought to make him King. 23 And he taught him: and dispersed all his sons throughout all the countries of Iudáh and Benjamin unto every strong city and he gave them abundance of victual, & h Me gave himself to have many wives. desired many wives. CHAP. XII. 1 Rehoboám forsaketh the Lord and is punished by Shi shak. 5 Shemaiah reproveth him. 6 He humbleth him sell fe. 7 God sendeth him secure. 9 Shishák taketh his treasures 13 His reign and death. 10 Abiiah his son succeedeth him, 1 ANd when “ Or, when the 〈◊〉 had established Rehobeams kingdom. Rehoboám had established the kingdom and made it strong, he forsook the Law of the Lord, and ” For such is the inconstancy of the people that for the most part 〈◊〉 follow the 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉. all Israel with him. 2 Therefore in the fift year of King Rehoboam, Shishak the King of Egypt came up against Jerusalem [because they had transgressed against the Lord] 3 With twelve hundredth charets, and three score thousand horsemen, and the people were without number, that came with him from Egypt (even) the Lubims, b Which were a people of Africa called the Troglo dites, because they 〈◊〉 in holes. Sukkims' and the “ Or, black Mores. Ethiopians. 4 And he took the strong cities which were of judah, and came unto Jerusalem. 5 ¶ Then came Shemaiah the Prophet to Rehoboam, and to the princes of Iudáh, that were gathered together in Jerusalem because of Shishák, and said unto them, Thus saith the Lord, You have forsaken me c 〈◊〉 that no calamive can come unto us except we forsake Cod and that he never leaveth us till we have cast him of therefore have I also left you in the hands of Shishák. 6 Then the princes of Israel, and the King humbled themselves, and said, The lord (is) d And therefore doth 〈◊〉 punish your for your sins. just. 7 And when the Lord saw that they humbled themselves, the word of the Lord came to Shemaiah, saying, They have hum bled them, but I will sand them deliverance shortly, and my wrath shall not ” Ebr. drop down. be powered out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shi shak. 8 Nevertheless they shallbe his servants: so shall they know my e He showeth that God's 〈◊〉 are not to destroy his 〈◊〉, but to 〈◊〉 see them, to bring them to the Know ledge of them selves and to know how much 〈◊〉 it is to serve God then 〈◊〉. service, and the service of the kingdoms of the earth. 9 ¶ Then Shishak King of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, and took the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the King's house: he took (even) all, and he carried away the shields of gold * which Salomon had made. 10 Instead where of King Rehoboam made shields of brass, and committed them to the hands of the chief of the guard, that waited at the door of the King's house. 11 And when the King entered into the house of the Lord, the guard came and bore them and brought them again unto the guard chamber. 12 And because he f Which declareth that God 〈◊〉 not the death of a 〈◊〉, but his conversion 〈◊〉. 8. 32. & 33. 11. 1. Kin. 14 21. humbled himself, the wrath of the Lord turned from him, that he would not destroy all together. And also in judah the things prospered. 13 * So King Rehoboam was strong in jerusa lém and reigned: for Rehoboam was one and forty year old, when he begun to rei gne, and reigned g That is twelve years after that he had 〈◊〉 overcome by 〈◊〉 ver. 〈◊〉 seventeen years in jeru salém, the city which the Lord had choose out of all the tribes of israel to put his Na me there, And his mother's name was Naa mah an Ammonitesse. 14 And he did evil: for he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord 15 The acts also of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the ” Ebr. saying. book of Shemaiah the Prophet, and Iddo the Séer in rehearsing the genealogy? & there (was) war always between Rehoboam and jero boam, 16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, & 16 And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David, and Abiiah his “ Or, Abiam. son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XIII. 1 Abiiah maketh war against jeroboam. 4 He showeth the occasion. 12 He trusteth in the Lord and overcometh jeroboam. 21 Of his wives and children. 1 IN the eightente year of King jeroboam began Abiiah to reign over a He means Judah and 〈◊〉 Iudáh. 2 He reigned three year in Jerusalem: [his mother's name also was b Or, Maacha. Michaiáh the daughter 1. King. 52. of c Called also 〈◊〉, for Abshalom was her grandfather 〈◊〉. King. 15. 2. Vriél of Gibea] and there was war between Abiiah and jeroboam. 3 And Abiiah set the battle in array with the army of valiant men of war, (even) four hundredth thousand choose men. jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundredth thousand choose men which were strong (and) valiant. 4 And Abiiah stood up upon mount d Which was one of the 〈◊〉 of moun: 〈◊〉. Zemeraim, which is in mount Ephraim, and said, Oleroboam, and Israel, hear you me. 5 〈◊〉 you not to know that the Lord GOD of Israel hath given the kingdom over israel to e And 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 doth usurp it or take it 〈◊〉 that stock 〈◊〉 the ordinance of the Lord thus like an 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 the word of God for his advantage. Divid for ever, (even) to him and to his sons by a covenant f That is, 〈◊〉, because that thing, which is 〈◊〉, is preserved from 〈◊〉: he means also that it was made solemnly 〈◊〉 by offering of sacrifices, where as they 〈◊〉 salt according as was ordained. Nom. 18. 19 of salt? 6 And jeroboam the son of Nebat the servant of Salomon the son of David is risen up, and hath * rebelled against his Lord 7 And there are gathered to him g This word in the Chalde tongue is Racha. Which 〈◊〉 Saviour useth. Matt. 5. 22. vain men (and) ” Ebr. children of Belial. wicked, and made themselves strong against Rehoboam the son of Salomon: for Rehoboam was h Meaning, in heart and courage. (but) a child and * tender hearted, and cold not resist them. 8 Now therefore you think that you be able to resist against the kingdom of the Lord, 1. Kin. 11. 26. (which is) in the hands of the sons of David, and you be a great multitude, and the golden calves (are) with you which jeroboam made you for gods. 9 * Have you not driven away the Priests of the Lord the sons of Aaron and the Levites, and have made you Priests like the people of (other) countries? whosoever cometh to “ Or, faint hearted. consecrated with a i He 〈◊〉 the nature of idolaters which take no trial of the vocation, life and doctrine of their ministers, but think the most 〈◊〉 and greatest beasts sufficient, to serve their turn. young bullock and seven rams, the same may be a Priest of Levi. 26. 36. them that are no gods. 1. King. 12. 31. Chap 11. 14. 10 But we belong unto the Lord our God, and " Ebr. fill his hand. have not forsaken him, and the Priests the sons of Aaron minister unto the Lord, and the Levites in (their) office. 11 And they burn unto the Lord every k As it was appointed in the Law. Exod. 29. 39 morning and every evening burned offerings and sweet incense, and the bread is set in order upon the pure table, and the candle stick of gold with the lamps thereof, 〈◊〉 burn every evening: for we keep the watch of the Lord our God: but you have forsaken him. 12 And behold, this God l Because their cause was good & appointed by the Lord, they doubted not of the success and victory. (is) with us, as a captain, and his Priests with the sounding trumpets, to cry an alarm against you. O you children of Israèl, fight not against the LORD God of your fathers: for you shall not prospero. 13 ¶ But jeroboam caused an ambushment m Contemning the good counsel which came of the 〈◊〉 of God he thought to have over come by deceit. to compass, (and) come behind them, when they were before judah, and the ambushement behind them. 14 Then judah looked, and behold, the battle (was) before and behind them, and they cried unto the Lord, and the Priests blue with the trumpets. 15 And the men of judah gave a shout: and even as the men of judah shouted, GOD: “ Or, gave him the overthrew. smote jeroboam and also israel before Abiiah and judah. 16 And the children of Israel fled before judah, and God 〈◊〉 them into their hand. 17 And Abiiah and his people slew a great slaughter of them, so that there fallen down wounded of Israel five hundredth thousand choose men. 18 So the children of Israel were brought under at that time: and the children of judah prevailed, n He showeth that the stay of all kingdoms & assurance of victories depend upon our trust and confidence in the Lord. because they stayed upon the Lord God of their fathers. 19 And Abiiah pursued after jeroboam, and took cities from him, (even) Bethél, and the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 villages thereof, and jeshanah with her villages, and Ephron with her villages. 20 And jeroboam recovered no strength again in the days of Abiiah, but the Lord plagued him, and he died. 21 So Abiaah waxed mighty, ' and married four tene wives, and begat two and twenty sons, and sixteen daughters. 22 The rest of the acts of Abiiah and his manners and his sayings are written in the story of the Prophet Iddo. CHAP. XIIII. 3 Asa destroyeth idolatry and commands his people to serve the true God. 11 He prayeth unto God when he should go to fight. 12 He 〈◊〉 the victory. 1 SO * Abiiah slept with his fathers, and they 2. King. 13. 8. buried him in the city of David, and Asá his son reigned in his stead: in whose days the land was quiet ten year. 2 And Asá did that was good and right in the eyes of the Lord his God. 3 For he took away them altars of the strange (gods) and the high places, and broke down the images, and cut down the a Which were 〈◊〉 contrary to the Law. groves. 4 〈◊〉 commanded judah to seek the Lord God of their fathers, and to do (according) 〈◊〉. 16. 20. to the Law and the commandment. 5 And he took away out of all the cities of judah the places, and the images: therefore the kingdom was b He showeth that the rest and quietness of kingdoms standeth in abolishing idolatry, and 〈◊〉 cing true religion. quiet before him. 6 He built also strong cities in judah, because the land was in rest, and he had no war in those years: for the LORD had given him rest. 7 Therefore he said to judah, Let us build these cities and make walls about, and to wres, gates, and bars, while the land is c While we 〈◊〉 the full government 〈◊〉. before us: because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side: so they built and prospered. 8 And Asá had an army of judah that bore shields and spears, three hundredth thousand, and of Benjamin that bore shields and drew bows, two hundredth and four score thou sand: all these were valiant men. 9 ¶ And there came out against then Zérah d The King of 〈◊〉 Egypt of Ethiopia with an host often hundredth thousand, and three hundredth charets, and came unto e Which was a city in 〈◊〉. Maresháh. 〈◊〉. 15. 44. Where Michaiah the Prophet was born. 10 Then Asa went out before him, and they set the battle in array in the valley of Zephathah beside Mareshah. 1. King. 14. 6. 11 And Asa * cried unto the Lord his God, and said, Lord, it is nothing with thee to help “ Or, against many, without power. with many, (or) with no power: help us, o Lord our God: for we rest on thee, and in thy Name are we come against this multitude: o Lord, thou art our God, f Thus the children of God neither trust in their own power or policy, neither fear the strength 〈◊〉 of their enemies, but con cider the cause & subtility of their enterprises tend to God's glory, & thereupon assure themselves of the victory by him, which is only almighty, & can turn all flesh in to dust with the breath of his month. let not man prevaile against thee. 12 ¶ So the Lord smotethe Ethiopians before Asá and before Iudáh, and the Ethiopians 〈◊〉. 13 And Asá and the people that was with him, pursued them unto Gezár. And the Ethiopians host was overthrown, (so that) there was no life in them: for they were destroyed before the Lord and before his host: and they carried away a mighty great spoil. 14 And they smote all the cities round about 〈◊〉: for the g The Lord had 〈◊〉 them with fear. fear of the Lord came upon them, and they spoilt all the cities, for there was exceeding much spoil in them. 15 Yea, and they smote the tents of cattle, and carried away plenty of sheep and camels, and returned to Jerusalem. CHAP. XU. 1 The exhortation of Azariah 8 Asa purgeth his country 〈◊〉. 11 He 〈◊〉 with the people. 14 The swear together to 〈◊〉 the Lord 16 He deposeth his mother for her idolavie. 1 THen the Spirit of God came upon a Who was called 〈◊〉 as his father was, vers. 8. Azariah the son of Obed. 2 And he went out to meet 〈◊〉, and said unto him, O Asa, and all Iudáh, and Benjamin, hear you me. The Lord (is) with you, while you be with him: and if you seek him, he will be found of you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you. 3 Now for a long season Israel (hath been) without the b For the space of 〈◊〉 years under 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 three years vnder 〈◊〉, religion was neglected and 〈◊〉 planted. true God, and without Priest to teach and without Law. 4 But (whosoever) returned in his affliction to the Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he c He showeth, that 〈◊〉 the wickedness of tyrants add their rage, yet God hath his, 〈◊〉 he heareth in their tribulation, as he delivered his from zerah king of the Ethiopians and out of all other dangers, when they called upon the Lord was found of them. 5 And in that time there (was) no peace to him, that did go out and go in: but great troubles (were) to all the inhabitants of the earth. 6 For nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God troubled them with all adversity. 7 Be you strong therefore, and let not your han des be weak: for your d Your confidence and trust in God shall not be 〈◊〉. work shall have a reward. 8 ¶ And when Asá herded these words, and the prophecy of Odéd the Prophet, he was encouraged, and took away the abominations out of all the land of Iudáh, and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken of mount Ephraim, and he renewed the altar of the Lord, that was before the porch of the Lord 9 And he gathered all judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim, and Manasseh and out of Simeón: for there fallen many to him out of Israel, when they saw that the Lord his God (was) with him. 10 So they assembled to Jerusalem in the e Called 〈◊〉, containing part of May and part of june. third month, in the fiftente year of the reign of Asá. 11 And they offered unto the Lord the same time of the f Which they had taken of the Ethiopians. spoil, (which) they had brought, (even) seven hundredth bullocks, and seven thousand sheep. 12 And the made a covenant to seek the Lord God of their fathers, with all their heart, and with all their soul. 13 And g These were the words of their covenant, which commanded all idolaters to be put to death according to the Law of God, 〈◊〉. 13. whosoever will not seek the Lord GOD of Israel, shall be sleane, whether he were small or great, man or woman. 14 And they swear unto the LORD with a loud voice, and with shouting and with trumpets, and with cornets. 15 And all judah rejoiced at the oath: for they had sworn unto the Lord with all their heart, and sought him with a whole desire, and he was h So long as they 〈◊〉 him a right, so 〈◊〉 did he preserve and prospero them. found of them. And the Lord gave them rest round about. 16 ¶ And King Asá deposed Maachah (his) i Or grandmother: and herein he showed that 〈◊〉 lacked 〈◊〉 for she aught to haved, 〈◊〉 both by the 〈◊〉, and by the Law of God: but he give place to foolish pity, and would also seem after a 〈◊〉 to satisfy the Law mother from her regency, because she had made an idol in a grove: and Asá broke down her idol, and stamped it, and burned it at the broken Kidrón. 17 But the high places were not k Which partly came through lack of zeal in him, partly through the negligence of his officers, and part lie by the 〈◊〉 tion of the people, that all were not taken away. taken away out of l Because that God was called the God of Israel by reason of his promise to jaakob: therefore Israélis some time taken for judah, because judah was his chief people. Israel: yet the heart of Asá was m In respect of his predecessors. perfect all his days. 18 Also he brought into the house of GOD the things that his father had dedicated, and that he had dedicated, silver, and gold, and vessels. 19 And there was no war unto the five and thirtieth year of the reign of Asá. CHAP. XVI. 2 Asa for fear of Baasha King of Israel, maketh a covenant with Benhadad King of Aram. 7 He is reproved by the Prophet. 10 Whom he putteth in prison. 12 He putteth his trust in the Physicians. 13 His death. 1 IN the six and thirtieth year of the reign of Asá came a Who reigned after Nadab the son of jeroboam. Baasha King of Israel up against judah, and built b He fortified 〈◊〉 with walls and ditches: it was a city in Benjamin near to 〈◊〉. Ramah to let none pass out or go in to Asa King of judah. 2 Then Asa brought out silver and gold out of the treasures of the house of the Lord, and of the kings house, and sent to Benhadad King of Arám that dwelled at “ Or, Darmasek. Damascus, saying. 3 There (is) a covenant between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent thee silver and gold: come, c He thought to repulse his adversary by an unlawful means, that is, by seeking help of infideles, as they that 〈◊〉 Turk's amity, thinking thereby to make them selves more strong. break thy league with Baasha King of Israel that he may depart from me. 4 And Benhadád harkened unto King Asá, and sent the captains of the armies which he had, against the cities of Israel. And they smote jionn, and Dan, and Abelmanim, and the store cities of Naphtalin. 5 And when Baashá herded it, he left building of Ramáh, and let his work cease. 6 Then Asá the King took all 〈◊〉, & carried away the stones of Ramáh and the timber thereof, where with Baashá did build, and he built therewith Géba and Mizpáh. 7 ¶ And at that same time Hanáni the “ Or, Prophet. Seer came to Asá King of Iudáh, and said unto him Because thou hast rested upon the King of Arám, and not rested in the Lord thy God, therefore is the host of the King of Arám escaped out of thy hand. 8 * The Ethiopians and the Lubims, were they Chap. 14, 9 not a great host with charets and horsemen exceeding many? yet because thou diddest rest upon the Lord, he delivered them into thy hand. 9 * For the eyes of the Lord behold all the 2. Mac. 9, 5. & 12, 22. earth to show himself strong with them that are of perfit heart to ward him: thou hast them done foolishly in this: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. 10 Then Asan was wroth with the Seer, and put him into a ” Ebr. prison house. prison: for he was d Thus in 〈◊〉 of turning to God by repentance, he disdained the admonition of the Prophet, and punished him, as the wicked do when they be told of their faults. displeased with him, because of this thing. And Asá oppressed (certain) of the people at the same time. 11 And behold, the acts of Asá first and last, lo, they are written in the book of the Kings of Iudáh and israel. 12 ¶ And Asá in the nine and thirtieth year of his reign was “ 〈◊〉, gouty, or swollen. diseased in his feet, (and) his disease was “ Or, to the top of his head. e God plagued his rebellion, and hereby declareth that it is nothing to begin well, except we so continued to the end, that is, zealous of God's glory, & put 〈◊〉 whole trust in him. extreme: yet he sought not the Lord in his disease, but to the f He showeth that it is in vain to seek to the Physicians, except first we seek to God to purge our sins, which are the chief cause of all our diseases, & after use the help of the physician, as a mean by whom GOD worketh. Physicians. 13 So Asá slept with his fathers, and died in the one and fortieth year of his reign. 14 And they buried him in (one) of his sepulchres, which he had made for himself in the city of David, and laid him in the bed, which they had filled with sweet odours and diverse kinds (of spices,) made by the art of the apothecary: and they burned him with an exceeding great fire. CHAP. XVII. 5 jehoshaphát trusting in the Lord, prospereth in riches & honour. 6 He abolisheth idolatry, 7 And causeth the people to be taught. 11 He receiveth tribute of strangers 13 His munitions and men of war. 1 ANd Iehoshaphát his son reigned in his stead, and prevailed against Israel, 2 And he put garrisons in all the strong cities of Iudáh, and set bands in the land of Iudáh and in the cities of Ephráim, which Asá his father had taken. 3 And the Lord was with jehoshaphát, because he walked in the a That is, his vertuest meaning, before he had committed with Bathshéba and against 〈◊〉. first ways of his father David, and sought not b sought not help at strange gods. Baalim. 4 But sought the Lord God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the ” Ebr. work. trade of Israel. 5 Therefore the Lord established the kingdom in his hand, and all judáh brought presents to jehoshaphát, so that he had of riches and honour in abundance. 6 And he lift up his heart unto the ways of c He gave himself wholly to serve the Lord the Lord, and he took away moreover the high places and the groves out of Iudáh. 7 ¶ And in the third year of his reign he sent his princes, Ben-háil, and Obadiáh, & zechariah, and Nethaneél, and Michaiáh, that they should d He knew it was in vain to profess religion except such were appointed which cold instruct the people in the same, and had au toritie to put away all idolatry. teach in the cities of Iudáh, 8 And with them Levites, Shemaiáh, and Nethaniáh, and Zebadiáh, and Asahenl, & Shemiramonth, and Iehonathán, and Adoniiáh, and Tobiiáh, and Toq-adoniiáh, Levites, & with them Elishamá and jehorám Priests. 9 And they taught in Iudáh, and had the book of the Law of the Lord with them, & went about throughout all the cities of Iudáh, and taught the people. 10 And the fear of the Lord fallen upon all the kingdoms of the lands that were round about Iudáh, and they e Thus God prospereth all such that with a pure heart seek his glory, and keepeth their enemies in fear that they can not be able to execute their rage against them. fought not against jehoshaphát. 11 Also (some) of the Philistines brought Jehoshaphat gifts and tribute silver, and the Arabians brought him flocks, seven thousand, & seven hundredth rams, and seven thousand, & seven hundredth he goats. 12 So Jehoshaphát prospered and grew up on high: and he built in judáh palaces and cities of store. 13 And he had great works in the cities of Iudáh, and men of war, (&) valiant men in Jerusalem. 14 And these are the numbers of them after the house of their fathers, In Iudáh (were) captain of thousands, Adnáh the captain, and ” Ebr. in his hand with him of valiant men three hundredth thousand. 15 And 〈◊〉 at his hand Iehohanán a captain, and " Or, next to him with him two hundredth & four score thousand. 16 And at his hand Amasiáh the son of Zichri which f Meaning, which was a Nazarian. willingly offered himself unto the Lord, and with him two hundredth thousand valiant men. 17 And of Benjamin, Eliadá a valiant man, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand. 18 And at his hand jehozabád, & with him an hundredth and four score thousand armed to the war. 19 These g That is, they were as his ordinary guard. waited on the King, besides those which the King put in the strong cities throughout all Iudáh. CHAP. XVIII. 1 jehoshaphát maketh affinity with Aháb. 10 Four hundredth Prophets counsel Aháb to go to war. 16 〈◊〉 is against them. 〈◊〉 23 Zidkiáh smiteth him. 25 The King putteth him in prison, 29 The effect of his prophecy. 1. King. 22, 〈◊〉. 1 ANd * Iehoshaphát had riches & honour in abundance, but he was joined in a For Iorám jehoshaphat's son married Ahab's daughter. affinity with Aháb. 2 And after certain b That is, 〈◊〉 third year, 1. King. 〈◊〉. years he went down to Aháb to Samaria: and Aháb slew sheep and oxen for him in great number, and for the people that he had with him, & enticed him to go up unto c To recover it out of the hands of the 〈◊〉. Ramonth Gilead. 3 And Aháb King of Israel said unto jehoshaphant King of Iudáh, Will't thou go with me to Ramóth Gilead? And he answered him, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people and we (will join) with thee in the war. 4 And Iehoshaphát said unto the King of Israel, Ask counsel, I pray thee, at the d Hear the advi se of some Prophet, to know whether it be Gods wil word of the Lord this day. 5 Therefore the King of Israel gathered of e Which were the Prophets of Báal, 〈◊〉 that the wicked esteem not but flatterers & such as will bear with their inordinate affections. Prophets four hundredth men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramoth Gilead to battle, or shall I cease? And they said, Go up: for GOD shall deliver it into the King's hand. 6 But lehoshaphát said, Is there here never a Prophet more of the Lord that we might inquire of him? 7 And the King of Israel said unto jehoshaphát, There is yet one man, by whom we may ask counsel of the Lord, but I f Yet the true mi〈◊〉 of GOD aught not to cea see to do their duty, though the wicked magistrates 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 abide them to speak the 〈◊〉. hate him: for he doth not prophecy good unto me, but all way evil: it is Michaiah the son of Imlá. Then Jehoshaphát said, Let not the King say g Meaning, that he aught not to refuse to hear 〈◊〉 that was of God. so. 8 And the King of Israel called an eunuch, & said, Call quickly Michaiáh the son of Imlá. 9 ¶ And the King of Israel, and Jehoshaphat King of Iudáh 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of them on his throne clothed in (their) h That is, in their 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 apparel. apparel: they sat even in the thrashing floor at the entering in of the gate of Samaria: and all the Prophets prophesied before them. 10 And Zidkiáh the son of Chenaanáh made him i Read 1. King. 22 11. horns of iron, and said, Thus says the Lord, With these shalt thou push the Aramites until thou hast consumed them. 11 And all the Prophets prophesied so, saying Go up to Ramóth Gilead, & prospero: for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the King. 12 ¶ And the messenger that went to call Michaiah, spoke to him, saying, Behold, the words of the Prophets (〈◊〉) good to the King with one k Thinking, that where a four 〈◊〉 dreth 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 in one thing, that he being but one man, and in lest estimation dared not gain say it. accord: let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of there's, and speak thou good. 13 And Michaiah said, As the Lord liveth, what soever my God says, that will I speak. 14 ¶ So he came to the King, and the King said unto him, Michaiah, shall we go to Ramóth Gilead to battle, or 〈◊〉 I leave of? And he said, l He 〈◊〉 this by 〈◊〉 of the false 〈◊〉, as the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 perceived. Go you up, and prospero, and they shall be delivered into your hand. 15 And the King said to him, How often shall I charge thee, that thou tell me nothing but the truth in the Name of the Lord? 16 Then he said, I saw all Israel scattered in the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the Lord said, m He 〈◊〉 how the people should be dispersed & Aháb steane. These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace: 17 And the King of Israel said to jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee, that he would not prophecy good unto me, but evil? 18 Again he said, Therefore hear you the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sit upon his throne, and all the n Meaning, his Angels. host of heaven standing at his right hand, and at his left. 19 And the Lord said, who shall “ Or, deceive. persuade Ahab King of Israel, that he may go up and fall at Ramóth Gilead? And one spoke and said thus and another said that. 20 Then there came forth a spirit and stood be fore the Lord, and said, I will persuade him. And the Lord said unto him, Wherein? 21 And he said, I will go out, and be a false spirit in the mouth of all his Prophets. And o That is, the Lord he said, Thou shalt persuade, and shalt also 〈◊〉 go forth and do so. 22 Now therefore behold, the Lord hath put a p So they that will not 〈◊〉 the truth, God sendeth strong delusion, that they should believe lies, 2. Thess 2, 〈◊〉. false spirit in the mouth of these thy Prophets, and the Lord hath determined evil against thee. 23 Then Zidkiáh the son of Chenaanáh came near, and smote Michaiáh upon the q By this 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 & hypocrisy was discovered: thus the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 which they have not, and declare their malice against them, in whom the true Spirit is. cheek, and said, By what way went the spirit of the Lord from me, to speak with thee? 24 And Michaiáh said, Behold, thou shall see that day when thou shalt go from chamber to chamber to hide thee. 25 And the King of Israel said, Take you Michaiáh, and carry him to Amonn the governor of the city, and to Ioásh the King's son, 26 And say, Thus says the King, Put this man in the prison house, and feed him with bread of r Keep him strict in 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 him feel hunger and thirst. affliction and with water of affliction un till 〈◊〉 return in peace. 27 And Michaiah said, If thou return in peace the Lord hath not spoken by me. And “ Or, 〈◊〉. he said, Hear, all you people. 28 So the King of Israel and jehoshaphat the King of judah went up to Ramonth Gilead. 29 And the King of Israel said unto jehoshaphat I will s Thus the wicked think by their own 〈◊〉 to escape God's 〈◊〉, which he threateneth by his word change myself, and enter into the bat tell: but put thou on thy apparel. So the King of Israel changed himself, and they went into the battle. 30 And the King of Aram had commanded the captains of the charets that were with him saying, Fight you not with small not great, but against the King of Israel only. 31 And when the captains of the charets saw jehoshaphat, they said, It is the King of 〈◊〉: and they compassed about him to fight. But jehoshaphat r He 〈◊〉 to the Lord by acknowledging his 〈◊〉 in going with this wicked King to war against the word of the Lord by his Proditor phet, and also by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the same. cried, & the Lord helped him and moved them (to depart) from him. 32 For when the captains of the charets saw that he was not the King of Israel, they turned back from him. 33 Then (a certain) man drew a bow ” 〈◊〉. in his 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. mygh tely, & smote the King of Israel between the joints “ Or, between the habergine. of his brigandine: therefore he said to his charetman, Turn thy hand, and carry 〈◊〉 out of the host: for I am hurt. 34 And the battle increased that day: and the King of Israel u He 〈◊〉 his hurt, that his soldiers might fight more courageously. stood still in his chariot against the Aramites until even, and died at the time of the sun going down. CHAP. XIX. 4 After jehoshaphat was rebuked by the Prophet, he called again the people to the honouring of the Lord 5 He appointeth judges and ministers. 9 And exhorteth them to fear God. 1 ANd Iehoshaphát the King of judah returned ” Ebr. in peace. safe to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And jehu the son of Hanani the Seer went out to meet him, and said to King jehoshaphat, a He declareth that the wrath and judgement of God is overall such, that support the wicked, and rather show not in deed that they are enemies to all such as hate the Lord wouldest thou help the wicked, and love them that hate the Lord? therefore for this thing the wrath ” Ebr. wrath from the Lord of the Lord is upon thee. 3 Nevertheless good things are found in thee, because thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thy heart to seek God. 4 ¶ So jehoshaphat dwelled at Jerusalem, and turned and went b He visited all his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 his people from 〈◊〉 to the know ledge of the true God. through the people from Beersheba to mount Ephraim, and brought them again unto the LORD God of their fathers. 5 And he set judges in the land throughout all the strong cities of judah, city by city. 6 And said to the judges, Take heed what you do: for you execute not the judgements of man, but of the Lord, and (he willbe) c Both to preser 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if you do justly, or to punish you, if you do 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. with you in the cause (and) judgement. 7 Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you: take heed, and do it: for there 〈◊〉 10. 17. is no d He will declare by these 〈◊〉 of the punishment 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. iniquity with the LORD our God, job. 4 15. neither * respect of persons, nor receiving Act. 10. 〈◊〉. Rom. 2. 11. of reward. Gal. 2. 6. 8 Moreover in Jerusalem did jehoshaphat set Ephe 6 9 Col. 〈◊〉. 26. of the Levites, and of the Priests, and of the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. chief of the families of Israel, for the judgement and cause of the Lord: and they e The 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. returned to Jerusalem. 9 And he charged them, saying, Thus shall you do in the fear of the Lord faithfully and with a perfect heart. 10 And in every cause that shall come to you of your brethren that devil in their cities, between f 〈◊〉 is, to try 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ur there was done at 〈◊〉 or else 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. blood and blood, between law Nomb. 35 11. and precept, statutes and judgements, (you shall 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. judge them,) and admonish them that they trespass not against the Lord, that g Meaning, that God 〈◊〉 punish them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if they would not execute 〈◊〉 right. wrath come not upon you and upon your brethren. Thus shall you do and trespass not. 11 And behold, Amariah the Priest (shallbe) the chief over you in all matters of the Lord, and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, a ruler of the house of Iudáh, (shallbe) for all the h Shallbe 〈◊〉 oh 〈◊〉 of the pu 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 easine. King's affairs, and the Levites (shallbe) officers i They shall have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 causes. before you. Be of courage, and do it, and the Lord shallbe with the k 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 good. CHAP. XX. 3 jehoshaphat and the people pray unto the Lord. 22 The marvelous victory that the Lord gave him against his enemies. 30 His reign and acts. 1 AFter this also came the children of Moáb and the children of Ammón, and with them of the a That is, which 〈◊〉 the Ammonites in language & apparel. The 〈◊〉 think that they were the 〈◊〉, but as mai 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, they were the 〈◊〉 of mount Seir. Ammonites against johoshaphat to battle. 2 Then there came that told jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the b Called the dead sea, where God 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 cities for sin. Sea, out of Arám: and behold, they be in Hazzón Tamár, which is Engédi. 3 And 〈◊〉 feared, and set himself c This declareth what the 〈◊〉 of the godly is, which is as a prick to stir them to prayer, and to depend on the Lord, where as it moveth the wicked either to seek after world lie means and policies, or else to fall into despair. to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all judah. 4 And judáh gathered themselves together to ask counsel of the Lord: they came even out of all the cities of Iudáh to 〈◊〉 of the Lord 5 And Iehoshaphát stood in the Congregation of Iudáh and jerusalém in the house of the Lord before the new court, 6 And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and reignest not thou on all the kingdoms of the heathen and in thy hand is power and might, and none is able to withstand thee. 7 diddest not thou our God cast out the inha bitants of this land before thy people israel and d He 〈◊〉 his prayer upon God's power, whereby he is able to help, and also on his mercy, which he will continued toward his, for as much as he hath once choose them and begun to show his graces to ward them. gavest it to the seed of Abrahám thy friend for ever? 8 And they dwelled therein, and have built thee a Sanctuary therein for thy Name, saying, 9 * If evil come upon us, (as) the e Meaning, war which cometh by God's just judgements for our sins. sword of judgement, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and in thy presence [for thy Name f That is, it is here called upon, and thou declarest thy presence and favour. is in this house] and will cry unto thee in our tribulation, and thou will't hear and help, 10 And now behold, the children of Ammón 1. King. 8. 〈◊〉. and Moab, and mount Seir, by whom Chap. 6. 28. thou wouldest not let Israel go, when they came out of the land of Egypt: but they turned aside from them, and destroyed them not: 11 Behold, I say, they reward us, in coming to cast us out of thy inheritance, which thou hast caused us to inherit. 12 O our God, will't thou not judge them? for Deut. 2. 9 there is no strength in us to (stand) before Nehem. 13. 3. this great multitude that cometh against us, neither do we know what to do: but our eyes g We only put our trust in thee and wait for our deliverance from heaven. are toward thee. 13 And all judah stood h That is, before the Ark of the covenant. before the LORD with their young one's, their wives, and their children. 14 And Iahaziél the son of Zechariáh the son of Benaiah, the son of jeiél, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph (was there,) upon whom came i Which was moved by the Spirit of God to prophecy. the Spirit of the Lord, in the mids of the Congregation. 15 And he said, Hearken you, all judah, and you inhabitants of 〈◊〉, and thou King jehoshaphat: thus saith the LORD unto you, Fear you not, neither be afraid for this great multitude: for the k They fight against God and not against you: therefore he will fight for you. battle (is) not yours, but Gods. 16 To morrow go you down against them: behold, they come up by the cleft of Ziz, and you shall find them at the end of the broken before the wilderness of Israel. 17 You shall not need to fight in this (battle:) * Exod. 14. 〈◊〉. stand still, move not, and behold the “ Or, 〈◊〉. salvation of the Lord toward you: o judah, and jerusalemm, fear you not, neither be afraid: tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord (willbe) with you. 18 ¶ Then jehoshaphat l Declaring his faith and obedience to the word of the Lord, and giving thanks for the deliveran 〈◊〉 promised. bowed down with his face to the earth, and all Iudáh and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fallen down before the Lord, worshipping the Lord 19 And the Levites of the children of the Kohathites and of the children of the Corhites stood up to praise the Lord GOD of Israel with aloud voice on high. 20 And when they arose early in the morning, they went forth to the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they departed, jehoshaph at stood and said, Hear you me, o judah, and you in habitantes of jerusalém: put your trust in the Lord your God, and you shallbe assured: 〈◊〉 his Give credit to their wordesand doctrine. Prophets, and you shall prospero. 21 And when he had consulted with the people, and appointed singers unto the Lord, and them that should praise (him that is) in the beautiful Sanctuary, in going forth before the men of arms, and saying, This was a psalm of thanks giving, which they used commonly to sing when they praised the Lord for his benefits, and was made by David. Psal. 〈◊〉. Praise you the Lord, for his mercy (lasteth) for ever. 22 And when they began to shout, and to praise, the Lord laid ambushments against the children of Ammonn, Moamb, and o Meaning, the Idumeans, which dwelled in mount 〈◊〉. mount 〈◊〉, which were come against Judah, and they slew one another. 23 For the children of Ammonn and Moamb rose against the inhabitants of mount Seir to slay and to destroy (them:) and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to p Thus the Lord according to jehoshaphat's prayer declared his power when he delivered 〈◊〉 by causing their enemies to kill one another. destroy another. 24 And when judah came toward Mizpah in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude: and behold, the carcases were fallen to the earth, and none escaped. 25 And when jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both of substance and also of bodies (laden) with precious jewels, which they took for themselves, till they could carry no more: they were three days in gathering of the spoil: for it was much. 26 And in the fourte day they q To give thanks to the Lord for the victory: and therefore the valley was called Berachah, that is, blessing or thank giving, which wasalsocalled the valley of jehosha phat. Joel. 3. 2. & 12. because the Lord judged the enemies according to Jehoshaphat's prayer. assembled themselves in the valley of Berachah: for there they blessed the Lord: therefore they called the name of that place. The valley of Berachah unto this day. 27 Then every man of judah and jerusalemm returned with jeshaphat their head, to go again to jerusalem with joy: for the Lord had made them to rejoice over their enemies. 28 And they came to Jerusalem with, viols, and with haps, and with trumpets, (even) unto the house of the Lord 29 And the He declareth 〈◊〉, that the 〈◊〉 of God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 or destruction to his enemies. fear of GOD was upon all the kingdoms of the earth, when they had herded that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 So the king doom of jehoshaphat was quiet, and his God gave him rest on every side. 〈◊〉, King, 22. 42. 31 ¶ And * jehoshaphat reigned over judah, and (was) five and thirty year old, when he began to reign: and reigned five and twenty year in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. 32 And he walked in the s Meaning, in his virtues and those ways, wherein he followed God. way of Asa his father, and departed not there from, doing that which was right in the sight of the Lord. 33 How beit the high places were t If the great care and 〈◊〉 of this good 〈◊〉 was not able utterly to abolish all superstition and 〈◊〉 out of this people, but that they would still 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 and idolatry, how much 〈◊〉 are they able 〈◊〉 reform evil, which either have little zeal, or not such as he had though herein he was 〈◊〉 to be excused? not taken away: for the people had not yet prepared their hearts unto the God of their fathers. 34 Concerning the rest of the acts of jehoshaphat first and last, behold, they are written in the book of jehu the son of Hanani, which * is mentioned in the book of the Kings of Israel. 35 ¶ Yet after this did jehoshaphat King of Judah join himself with Ahaziah King of Israel, who was given to do evil. 36 And he joined with him, to * make ships to go to Tarshish: and they made the ships in Ezión Gabér. 37 Then 〈◊〉 the son of Dodavah of Mareshah prophesied against jehoshaphat, saying, 1 King. 16. 1. Because thou hast u Thus GOD would not have his to join in 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 ked men. joined thyself with 1. King. 22. 49. Ahaziah, the Lord hath broken thy works, and the ships were broken, that they were not able to go to Tarshish. CHAP. XXI. 1 jehoshaphat dieth. 1 jehoram succeedeth him. 4 Which killeth his brethren. 6 He was brought to idolatry. 11 And seduceth the people. 16 He is oppressed of the Philistines. 18 His miserable end. 1 IEhoshaphat then slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Iehorám his son reigned in his stead. 2 And he had brethren the sons of jehoshaphat, Azariáh, and 〈◊〉, and Zechariáh, and Azariáh, and Michaél, and Shephatiáh. All these were the sons of jehoshaphat King of a Read chap. 15. 17 how by Israel 〈◊〉 meant judah. Israel. 3 And their father gave them great gifts of silver and of gold, and of precious things, 2. King. 8. 16. with strong cities in judah, but the kingdom gave he to jehoram: for he was the elder. 4 * And jehoram rose up upon the kingdom of his father, and made himself strong, and b Because the wicked live ever in 〈◊〉 and also are ambitious, they become cruel, and spare not to murder them, whom by nature they aught 〈◊〉 to cherish and defend. slay we all his brethren with the sword, and also of the princes of c Meaning, of Judah and Benjamin. Israel. 5 jehoram was two and thirty year old, when he began to reign, and he reigned eight year in Jerusalem. 6 And he walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, as the house of Ahab had done: for he had the daughter of Ahab to d So that we see how it cannot be that we should join with the wicked and 〈◊〉 God. wife, and he wrought evil in the eyes of the Lord 7 Howbeit the Lord would not destroy the house of David, because of the * covenant 2. 〈◊〉. 7. 12. that he had made with David, and because 1. King. 2. 4. and 9 5. he had promised to give a light to him, and 2. King. 8. 19 to his sons for ever. Chap. 6. 16. 8 ¶ In his days Edóm rebelled from under the hand of judah, and made a King over them. 9 And jehoram went forth with his princes, and all his charets with him: and he rose up by night, and smote Edóm, which had compassed him in, and the captains of the charets. 10 But Edóm rebelled from under the hand of Iudáh unto this day. then did e Read 〈◊〉, King. 〈◊〉, 22. Libna rebel at the same time from under his hand, because he had forsaken the Lord God of his fathers. 11 ¶ Moreover he made high places in the mountains of Iudáh, and claused the inhabitants of Jerusalem to commit f Meaning, idola try, because that the idolater breaketh promise with GOD 〈◊〉 as doth the adulteress to her husband. fornication, and compelled judah (thereto.) 12 And there came a writing to him from g Some think that this was Elishá, so called, because he had the Spirit in about dance, as had Eliáh. Eliáh the Prophet, saying, Thus says the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asá King of Iudáh, 13 But hast walked in the way of the Kings of Israel, & hast made Iudáh and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to go a whoring, as the house of Aháb went a whoring, and hast also sleane thy brethren of thy father's house, which were better than thou, 14 Behold, with a great plague will the Lord smite thy people, and thy children, and thy wives, and all thy substance, 15 And thou shalt be in great diseases in the disease of thy bowels, until h we see this exan daily practised upon them that fall away 〈◊〉 God, and becomeidolaters & murderers of their brethren. thy bowels fall out for the disease, day by day. 16 ¶ So the Lord stirred up against Iehorám the spirit of the Philistines, and the Arabians that were beside the i There were other Arabians in 〈◊〉 Southward toward Egypt. Ethiopians. 17 And they came up into Iudáh, and broke into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the King's house, and his sons also, and his wives, so that there was not a son left him, save k Called also Ahazia, as Chap. 22, 1, 〈◊〉 Azariáh, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. jehoaház, the youngest of his sons. 18 And after all this, the Lord smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease. 19 And in process of time, even after the end of two years, his guts fallen out with his disease: so he died of sore diseases: and his people made no burning for him like the burning of his fathers. 20 When he began to reign, he was two and thirty year old, and reigned in Jerusalem eight year, l That is, assome writ, he was not regarded, but deposed for his wickedness & idolatry so that his son reigned 22 years, (his father yet living) with out honour, & after his father's death he was con 〈◊〉 to reign 〈◊〉 as Chap. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. and lived without being desired yet they buried him in the city of David, but not among the sepulchres of the Kings. CHAP. XXII. 1 Ahaziáh reigneth after Iehorám. 8 jehú King of Israel killeth Ahaziah. 10 Athaliáh putteth to death all the King's lineage. 11 Ioásh escapeth. 1 ANd * the inhabitants of Jerusalem made 2, King 8, 24. Ahaziáh his youngest son King in his stead: for the army that came a Meaning, the 〈◊〉. with the Ara bians to the camp, had sleane all the elder: therefore Ahaziáh the son of jehorám King of Iudáh reigned. 2 Two and b Read Chap. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. forty year old (was) Ahaziáh when he began to reign, & he reigned c That is, after the death of his 〈◊〉. one year in Jerusalem, & his mother's name (was) Athaliáh the daughter d She was 〈◊〉 daughter, who 〈◊〉 the son of 〈◊〉. of Omri. 3 He walked also in the ways of the house of Aháb: for his mother counseled him to do wickedly. 4 Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord, like the house of Aháb: for they were his e He showeth that it 〈◊〉 follow that the ruler's 〈◊〉 such as theit counsellors be, and that there can not be a good King, that suffereth wicked counsellors. counsellors after the death of his father, to his destruction. 5 And he walked after their counsel, and went with jehoram the son of Aháb King of Israel to fight against Hazael King of Arám at Ramóth Gilead: and the Aramites smote Jorám. 6 ¶ And he returned to be healed in Izreel, be cause of the wounds where with they had wounded him at Ramáh, when he fought with Hazael King of Arám. Now Azariáh the son ne of jehorám King of Iudáh went down to see Iehorám the son of Aháb at Izreel, because he was diseased. 7 And the destruction of Ahaziáh f Hereby we see hownothing can come to any, but by Godsproviden ce and as he 〈◊〉 appointed, & therefore he causeth all means to serve to his wil came of God in that he went to Iorám: for when he was come, he went forth with Iehorám against jehú the son of Nimshi, * whom the Lord had anointed to destroy the house of Aháb. 8 Therefore when jehú “ Or, took vengeance. executed judgement 2 King 〈◊〉 7. upon the house of Aháb, & found the princes of Iudáh and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziáh that waited on Ahaziáh, he slew them also. 9 And he sought Ahaziáh, and they caught him where he was hide in Samaria, & brought him to jehú, and slew him, and buried him, because, said they, he is the son of g This was the 〈◊〉 plague of God because he joined himself with God's enemies: yet God to declare the worthiness of 〈◊〉 phant his grand father, moved them togive him the honour of burval. jehoshaphát, which sought the Lord with all his heart So the house of Ahaziáh was not able to retain the kingdom. 10 ¶ * Therefore when Athaliáh the mother of Ahaziáh saw that her son was dead, she arose and h To the intent that there should be none to make title to the crown, and so she might usurp the government. destroyed all the King's seed of the house of Iudáh. 11 But jehoshabeáth the daughter of the King took Ioáh the son of Ahaziah, and stole 2 King. 11. 1. him from among the King's sons, that should be sleane, and put him & his nurse in the bed chamber: so jehoshabeáth the daughter of King jehorám the wife of jehoiadá the Priest [for she was the sister of Ahaziáh] hide him from Athaliáh: so she slew him not. 12 And he was with them hide in the i Meaning, in the chamberwhere the Priests and Levites slept, which kept their courses weekly in the Temple. house of God six years, while Athaliáh reigned over the k To wit, of 〈◊〉 dáh. land. CHAP. XXIII. 1 joàsh the son of Ahaziàh is made King. 3 Athaliah is put to death. 17 The Temple of Báal is destroyed. 19 jehoiadá appointeth ministers in the Temple. 1 ANd * a Of the reign of Athaliá, or after the death of Ahaziáh. in the seventy year jehoiadá waxed 2. 〈◊〉. 11. 4. bold, and took the captains of hundreds, (to wit,) Azariáh the son of jehorám, and Ishmael the son of Iehohanán, & Azariáh the son of Obed, and Maasiáh the son of Zichri incovenant with him. 2 And they went about in Iudáh, and gathered the Levites out of all the cities of Iudáh, and the chief fathers b Meaning of 〈◊〉 dáh & Benjamin read Why they are called Israel. of Israel: and they came to Jerusalem. 3 And all the Congregation made a covenant Chap 15. 17. with the King in the house of God: & he said unto them, Behold, the King's son must reign, * as the Lord hath said of the sons 2 Sam. 7. 12. of David. 1 King 2. 4. 4 This is it that you shall do, The third part of Chap. 21. 7. 2. King. 11. 6. you that come on the Sabbath of the Priests & the Levites, (shall be) porters of the doors. 5 And (another) third part to ward the King's house, and (another) third part at the * gate of the c Which Was the chief gate of the Temple toWard the East. foundation, and all the people (shallbe) in the courts of the house of the Lord 6 But let none come into the house of the Lord, save the priests, and the Levites that minister: they shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the Lord 7 And the Levites shall compass the King round about, and every man with his weapon in his hand, and he that entereth d Meaning, to make any 〈◊〉 te or to hinder their 〈◊〉. into the house, shallbe sleane, and be you with the King, when he cometh in, and when he goeth out. 8 ¶ So the Levites & all Iudáh did according to all things that jehoiadá the Priest had commanded, and took every man his men that came on the Sabbath, with them that e Which had 〈◊〉 their course on the Sabbath, and so the other part entered to keep their turn. went out on the Sabbath: for jehoiadà the Priest did not discharge the courses. 9 And jehoiadá the Priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and shields, & bucklers which had been King David's, and were in the house of God. 10 And he caused all the people to stand [every man with his weapon in his hand] from the right side of the house, to the left side of the house by the altar and by the f 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Where 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stood. house round about the King. 11 Then they brought out the King's son, and put upon him the crown and (gave him) the g That is, the 〈◊〉ke of the Law, or as 〈◊〉, they put 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 parel. testimony, and made him King. And jehoiadá and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the King. 12 ¶ But when Athaliáh herded the noise of the people running and praising the King, she came to the people into the house of the Lord 13 And when “ Or, saw the King standing. she looked, behold, the King stood by his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the King, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blue the trumpets, and the singers (were) with instruments of music, and they that cold 〈◊〉 praise: then Athaliáh rend her clotheses, and said, h Declaring 〈◊〉 vile impudency, Which having unjustly, and by murder usurped the crown, Wol de shl have defea read the true 〈◊〉, and therefore called true 〈◊〉 treason. Treason, treason. 14 Then jehoiadá the Priest brought out the captain of hundreds that were governors of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges, and he that i To join 〈◊〉 her party, & to 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉. followeth her, let him die by the sword: forth 〈◊〉 had said, Slay her not in the house of the Lord 15 So they laid hands on her: and where she was come to the entering of the horsegate by the King's house, they slew her there. 16 ¶ And jehoiadá made a k That they Would only serve him and renounce all 〈◊〉. covenant between him, & all the people, and the King, that they would be the Lords people. 17 And all the people went to the house of Báal, and l According to their covenane made to the Lord destroyed it, and broke his altars & his images, & slew m As the Lord commanded in his Law both for the person and also the 〈◊〉 Deu. 13, 9 & 15. Mattán the Priest of Báal before the altars. 18 And jehoiadá appointed officers for the house of the Lord, under the “ Or, charge. hands of the Priests and Levites, whom David had distributed for the house of the LORD, to offer burned offerings unto the Lord, * as it is written in the Lady we of Moses, with rejoicing & singing Nomb. 28, 〈◊〉. by the appointment of David. 19 And he set porters by the gates of the house of the Lord, that none that was unclean in anything, should enter in. 20 And he took the captains of hundreds, and the noble men, and the governors of the people, and all the people of the land, and he caused the King to come down out of the house of the Lord, and they went through n Which Was the principal gate, that the King might be seen of all the people. the high gate of the King's house, and set the King upon the throne of the kingdom. 21 Then all the people of the land rejoiced, & the city was quiet, o For Where a tyrant & an idolater reigneth, there can be no quietness: for the plagues of GOD are over among such people. after that they had sleane Athaliáh with the sword. CHAP. XXIIII. 4 Ioásh repaireth the house of the Lord 17 After the death of jehoiadá he falls idolatry. 21 He stoneth to death 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. 25 joash is killed of his own servants. 27 After him 〈◊〉 Amaziah. 1 IOásh * (was) seven year old when he began 2. King 12, 〈◊〉. to reign, and he reigned forty year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiáh of Beer-Sheba. 2 And joásh did uprightly in the sight of the Lord, all the days of a Who Was a faithful 〈◊〉, and governed him by the Word of God. jehoiadá the Priest. 3 And jehoiadá took him two wives, and he 〈◊〉 sons and daughters. 4 ¶ And after ward it came into Ioásh mind, 〈◊〉 Or, gave him two Wives. to renew the house of the Lord 5 And he assembled the Priests and the Levites, and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Iudáh, and gather of all b He means not the ten tribes but only the two tribes of 〈◊〉 & Benjamin israel money to repair the house of your God, from year to year, and haste the thing: but the Levites hasted not. 6 Therefore the King called jehoiadá, the c For he Was the high Priest. chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Iudáh and Ierusalem * the tax of Moses the Exod. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 servant of the Lord, and of the Congregation of Israel, for the Tabernacle of the testimony? 7 For d The Scripture doth term her thus, because she Was a 〈◊〉 mur therer, and a blasphemous 〈◊〉. wicked Athaliáh, (and) her children broke up the house of God: & all the things that were dedicated for the house of the Lord did they besto we upon Baalim. 8 Therefore the King commanded, * and they 2. King. 12, 9 made a chest; and set it at the gate of the house of the Lord 9 And they made proclamation through judah and Jerusalem, to bring unto Lord * Exod. 30. 〈◊〉. the tax of Moses the servant of God, (laid) upon israel in the wilderness. 10 And all the princes and all the people rejoicing, and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they had finished. 11 And when it was time, e Such as Were faithful men, 〈◊〉 the King had 〈◊〉 for that matter. they brought the chest unto the kings officer by the hand of the Levites: and when they saw that there was much silver, than the King's Scribe [and one appointed by the high Priest] came and emptied the chest, and took it, and carried it to his place again: thus they did day by day, and gathered silver in abundance. 12 And the King and f signifying, that this thing 〈◊〉 done by 〈◊〉 and counsel, and 〈◊〉 by a y one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. jehoiada gave it to such as did the labour (and) work in the house of the Lord, and hired masons and carpenters to repair the house of the Lord: (they gave it) also to workers of iron and brass, to repair the house of the Lord. 13 So the workmen wrought, and the work ” Ebr. a medicine Was upon the Work, meaning it Was 〈◊〉. amended through their hands: and their stored the house of GOD to his state, and strengthened it. 14 And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the silver before the King and jehoiadá, and he made thereof g 〈◊〉 the Wicked Kings his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 and destroyed the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. vessels for the house of the LORD, (even) vessels to minister, both mortars and (incense) cups, and vessels of gold, and of silver: and they offered burned offerings in the house of the Lord continually all the days of jehoiada. 15 ¶ But jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days and died. And hundredth and thirty year old (was he) when he died. 16 And they buried him in the city of David with the h Signifiing, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cold not honour him to 〈◊〉, Who had so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see ve in the 〈◊〉: of the 〈◊〉, and in the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 We 〈◊〉. Kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house. 17 ¶ And after the death of sehoiadá, came the i 〈◊〉 Were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and known now that the 〈◊〉 Was de 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 over him a, afathe, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him to 〈◊〉 vile 〈◊〉. princes of judah, and did reverence to the King, and the King hearkened unto them. 18 And they left the house of the Lord God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon judah and Jerusalem, because of this their trespasses. 19 And (God) sent Prophets among them to bring them again unto the Lord: and they k They 〈◊〉: and earthand all 〈◊〉 to Witness, that 〈◊〉 returned to the Lord, he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their infide 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. made protestation among them, but they would not hear. 20 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of jehoiada the Priest, which stood l In a place above the people to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 be herded. above the people, and said unto them, Thus says GOD, Why transgresseye the commandments of the Lord: surely it shall not prospero: 〈◊〉 you have forsaken the Lord, he also hath forsaken you. 21 Then they conspired against him and stoned him with stones at the m 〈◊〉 is no ra 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 as of them Whose hea〈◊〉 God hath hardened, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in sum 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and pure sim 〈◊〉 of his word. commandment of the King, in the court of the house of the Lord 22 Thus joash the King remembered not the kindness which jehoiadá his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The Lord n Revenge my death and 〈◊〉 my blood at your hands: or he speaketh this by 〈◊〉, because he knew that God 〈◊〉 do it This 〈◊〉 is also called the son of 〈◊〉 Mat. 〈◊〉. 35. because his progenitors 〈◊〉 Iddo, 〈◊〉, jehoiadá etc. look upon it, and require it. 23 ¶ And when the year was out, the host of Arám came up against him, and they came against Iudáh and jerusalém, and destroyed all the princes of the people from among the people, and sent all the spoil of them unto the King of Damascus. 24 thought the army of Arám came with a small company of men, yet the Lord delivered a very great army into their hand, because they had forsaken the Lord God of their fathers: & they o That 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and cheked him, & handled him rigorously. gave sentence against Ioásh. 25 And when they were departed from him, [for they left him in great diseases] his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the p Meaning zachary Which Was one of jehoiadas sons and a 〈◊〉 phet of the Lord children of jehoiadá the Priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died, and they buried him in the city of David: but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the Kings. 26 And these are they that conspired against him, Zabád the son of Shimráth an Ammonitesse, and jehozabád the son of Shim rith a Moabitesse. 27 But q That is concerning his sons etc. his sons, and the sum of the tax (gathered) by him, and the r That is, the 〈◊〉. foundation of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the Kings. And Amaziáh his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXV. 3 Amaziáh putteth them to death which slew his father. 10 He then death back them of Israel. 11 He overcometh the Edomites, 14 He falls to 〈◊〉. 17 And joash King 〈◊〉 Israel overcometh Amaziah 27 He is slain by a conspiracle. 1 AMaziáh was five and twenty year old, when he began to reign, and he reigned nine and twenty year in * Jerusalem: and his 2. King. 14. 2. mother's name (was) jehoaddán, of Jerusalem. 2 And he did a Meaning, in respect of his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he had his imper 〈◊〉. uprightly in the eyes of the Lord but not with a perfit heart. 3 And when the kingdom was established unto him, he 〈◊〉 his servants, that had slain the King his father. 4 But he 〈◊〉 not their children, but (did,) as it is written in the Law, (and) in the book of Moses, where the Lord commanded, saying, Deut. 24. 16. * The father's shall not die for the b That is, for the fault Wherefore the child is punished, except he be culpable of 〈◊〉 fame. children 2. King. 14. 6. neither shall the children die for the fathers, jere. 〈◊〉. 30. but every man shall die for his own sin. Ezek. 18. 20. 5 ¶ And Amaziáh assembled Iudáh, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Iudáh and 〈◊〉 and he numbered them from c So many as Were able men to bear 〈◊〉 and go to the 〈◊〉. twenty year old and above, and found among them three hundredth thousand choose men, to go forth to the war, and to handle spear and shield. 6 He hired also an hundredth thousand valiant men d That is, out of the ten tribes, which had separated themselves before, both from God and their true King. out of Israel for an hundredth talents of silver. 7 But a man of God came to him, saying, O King, let not the army of Israel go with thee for the Lord is not e And therefore to think to have help of them, whom the Lord favoureth not, is to cast of the help of the Lord with Israel, (neither) with all the house of Ephráim. 8 If f If thou will't not give credit to my words. not, go thou on, do it, make thyself strong to the battle, (but) God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. 9 And Amaziáh said to the man of God, What shall we do then for the hundredth talents, which I have given to the host of Israel? Then the man of God answered, The Lord is able to g He showeth that if we depend only upon God we shall not need to be troubled with these worldly respects: for he will give at all times that which shallbe necessary if we obey his word. give thee more than this. 10 So Amaziáh separated them, (to wit,) the army that was come to him out of Ephráim, to return to their place: wherefore their wrath was kindled greatly against Iudáh, and they returned to their places with great anger. 11 Then Amaziáh was encouraged, and led forth his people, and went to the salt valley, and smote of the children of h For the 〈◊〉 whom David had brought to subjection, rebelled under jehoram Jehoshaphat's son. Seir, ten thousand. 12 And (other) ten thousand did the children of Iudáh take alive, and carried them to the top of a i In the 2. King. 14. 7. this rock is called the city Selá. rock, and cast them down from the top of the rock, and they all burst to pieces. 13 But the men of the k That is, the hundredth thousand of Israel. army, which Amaziáh sent away, that they should not go with his people to battle, fallen upon the cities of Iudáh from Samaria unto Bethhorón, and smo te three thousand of them, and took much spoil. 14 Now after that Amaziáh was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and l Thus where he should have giveth the praise to God for his be nefites and great victory, he fell from God, and did most vilely dishonour him. worshipped them, and burned incense unto them. 15 Wherefore the Lord was wroth with Amaziáh, and sent unto him a Prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought the gods of the people, which where not able to m He proveth that whatsoever can not save himself, nor his worshippers, is no God but an idol deliver their own people out of thy hand? 16 And as he talked with him, n Meaning, the King. he said unto him, Have they made thee the King's counselor? cease thou: why should they o So 〈◊〉 it is for the carnal man to be admonished for his fault, that he contemneth, mocketh and threateneth him that 〈◊〉 him: yea, in prisoneth him and 〈◊〉 him to death, smite thee? And the Prophet ceased, but said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee because thou hast done this, and hast not 2. Chro. 6 10 & 18 26. and 24. 21 obeyed my counsel. 17 ¶ Then Amaziáh King of Iudáh took counsel, and sent to Ioásh the son of jehoaház, the son of jehú King of Israel, saying, Come, p That is, let us 〈◊〉 the matter hand to hand: for he was offended that the army of the Israelires, whom he had in wages, and dismissed by the counsel of the Prophet, had destroyed certain of the cities of Iudáh. let us see one another in the face. 18 But Ioásh King of Israel sent to Amaziáh King of Iudáh, saying, The thistle that is in Lebanonn, sent to the cedar that is in Lebanon saying, * Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and the wild beast that was in Lebanón went and trod down the thistle. 19 Thou thinkest: lo, thou hast smitten Edóm, 2. King. 14 9 and thy heart lifteth thee up to brag: abide now at home: why dost thou provoke to (thy) hurt, that thou shouldest fall, and judáh with thee? 20 But Amaziáh would not hear: for q Thus God often times plagueth by those means wherein men most trust, to teach them to have theirrecour see only to him and to show his judgements, moveth their hearts to follow that which shallbe their destruction. it was of God, that he might deliver them into (his) hand, because they had sought the gods of Edóm. 21 So Ioásh the King of Israel went up: and he and Amaziáh King of Iudáh saw one another in the face at Bethshémesh, which is in Iudáh. 22 And Iudáh was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to histents. 23 But Ioásh the King of Israel took Amaziáh King of Iudáh, the son of Ioásh, the son of jehoaház in Bethshémesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the brickwall of lerusalém, from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundredth cubits. 24 And (he took) all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with r Meaning, the sucessers of Obed Edom: for the house bore the name of the chief father. Obed Edóm, and in the treasures of the King's house, and the children that were in hostage, and returned to Samaria. 25 ¶ And Amaziáh the son of Ioásh King of Iudáh lived after the death of Ioásh son of jehoaház King of Israel, fifteen year. 26 Concerning the rest of the acts of Amaziáh first and last, are they not written in the book of the Kings of Iudáh and Israel? 27 Now after the time that Amaziáh did turn away from the Lord, * they wrought treason 2. King. 14. 19 against him in Jerusalem: and when he was fled to Lachish, they sent to Lachish after him and slew him there. 28 And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Iudáh. CHAP. XXVI. 1. 5 Vzziáh obeying the Lord, prospereth in his enterprises 16 He waxeth proud and usurpeth the Priest's office. 19 The Lord plagueth him. 20 The Priests drive him out of the Temple, and exclude him out of the Lords house. 23. His burial, and his successor. 2. King. 14. 21 1 THen * all the people of Iudáh took a Called allo 〈◊〉riáh. Vzziáh which was sixteen year old, & made him King in the stead of his father Amaziáh. 2 He built b He fortified it & made it 〈◊〉 this city was also called Eláth and Elanon, near to the read Sea. Elóth, and restored it to judah after that the King slept with his fathers. 3 * Sixteen year old (was) Vzziah, when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty year in Jerusalem, and his mother's name 2. King 15. 2. (was) jecoliah of Jerusalem. 4 And he did uprightly in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did, 5 And he sought God in the days of c This was not that zechariáh that was the son ne of 〈◊〉, but some other Prophet of that name. Zechariah [which understood the visions of God] and when as d For God never forsaketh any that seeketh unto him, & therefore man is the cause of his own destruction. he sought the Lord, God made him to prospero. 6 For he went forth and fought against the Phi listims and broke down the brickwall of Gath, and the brickwall of jabnéh, and the brickwall of Ashdóh, and built cities in Ashdód, and among the Philistines. 7 And God helped him against the Philistines, and against the Arabians that dwelled in Gurbáal and Hammeunim. 8 And the Ammonites gave e That is, they paid 〈◊〉 in sign of subjection gifts to uzziáh & his name spread to the entering in of Egypt: for he did most valiantly. 9 Moreover Vzziáh built to wres in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the * f 〈◊〉 as the wall or tower turneth. turning, and made them strong. Nehem. 3, 〈◊〉. & 24 10 And he built towers in the wilderness, and digged many “ Or, 〈◊〉. cisterns: for he had much cattle both in the valle is and plains, plowmen, 〈◊〉 dressers of vines in the mountains, and in g That is, in moun: 〈◊〉, or, 〈◊〉 the word signifieth, 〈◊〉 the fruitful field it is also taken for a green 〈◊〉 of corn, when it is sul, as Lem 2, 4. Carmel: for he loved husbandry. 11 uzziáh had also an host of fight men that went out to war by bands, according to the count of their number under the hand of jeiél the scribe, and Maaseiáh the ruler, (&) under the hand of Hananiáh, one of the King's captains. 12 The whole h Of the chief officers of the King's house or of the captains and 〈◊〉 geants for war number of the chief of the families of the valiantmen (were) two thousand and six hundredth. 13 And under their hand (was) the army for war, three hundredth and seven thousand, & five hundredth that fought valiantly to help the King against the enemy. 14 And Vzziáh prepared them through out all the host, shields, and spears, and helmets, and brigandines, and bows, and stones to sling. 15 He made also very ” Ebr. engines by the invention of an 〈◊〉 man. artificial engines in jeru salém, to be upon the towers and upon corners, to shoot arrows and great stones: and his name spread far abroad, because (God) did help him marvelously, till he was mighty. 16 ¶ But when he was strong, his heart i Thus prosperi ie causeth men to trust in them selves, & by forgetting him, which is the author there of, procure their own 〈◊〉 was lift up to (his) destruction: for the transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the Temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense. 17 And Azariáh the Priest went in after him, & with him four score Priests of the Lord, valiant men. 18 And they withstood Vzziáh the King, and said unto him, * It pertaineth not to thee, Nomb. 18, 7. Vzziáh, to burn incense unto the Lord, but to the Priests the sons of Aarón, that are consecrated for to offer incense: k Though his zeal seemed to be good & also his intention, yet because they were not governed by the word of God, he did wickedly, & was therefore both justly resi stead & also punished. go for the of the Sanctuary: for thou hast transgressed, & thou shalt have none honour of the Lord God. 19 Then uzziáh was wroth, and had incense in his hand to burn it: and while he was wroth with the Priests, the leprosy rose up in his forehead before the Priests in the house of the Lord beside the incense altar. 20 And when Azariáh the chief Priest with all the Priests looked upon him, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they caused him hastily to depart thence: & he was even compelled to go out, because the Lord had smitten him. 21 * And Vzziáh the King was a le prevnto the 2. King. 15. 5. day of his death, and dwelled as a leper in an l According to the commandment of the Lord Levi. 13. 46. house apart, because he was cut of from the house of the Lord and Iothám his son (ruled) over the King's house, and judged the people of the land. 22 Concerning the rest of the acts of uzziáh first and last, did Isaiáh the Prophet the son of Amóz writ. 23 So Vzziáh slept with his fathers, & they buried him with his fathers in the field of the burial, which pertained to the Kings: for they said, He m And therefore was buried apart in the same field, but not in the same 〈◊〉 with his predecessers. is a leper. And Iothám his son ne reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXVII. 1 Iothám reigned, and overeommeth the Ammonites. 8 His reign & death. 9 Aház his son reigneth in his stead. 1 IOthán* (was) five & twenty year old when 2. King. 15. 13. he began to reign, and reigned sixteen year in Jerusalem, and his mother's name was jerusháh the daughter of Zadok. 2 And he did uprighthly in the sight of the Lord according to all that his father Vzziáh did, save that he entered not into the a To wit, to offer incense against the word of, GOD, which thing is spoken in the commendation of jothan. Temple of the Lord, & the people did yet b They were not clean purged from idolatry. corrupt (their ways) 3 He 〈◊〉 the high c Which was six score cubits 〈◊〉 & was for the height called Ophel: it was at the East gate, & mention is made of it, chap. 3, 4. gate of the house of the Lord, and he built very much on the brickwall of the castle. 4 Moreover he built cities in the mountains of Iudáh, and in the forests he built palaces and towers. 5 And he fought with the King of the children of Ammón, and prevailed against them. And the children of Ammón gave him the same year an hundredth talents of silver, & ten thou sand ” Ebr. Corim. measures of wheat, and ten thousand of barley: this did the children of Ammón give him “ Or yearly. both in the secódyete & the third. 6 So jothám become migthie d He showeth that all prosperity cometh of God, who 〈◊〉 faileth, when we put our trust 〈◊〉 him. because he directed his way before the Lord his God. 7 Concerning the rest of the acts of Iothám, and all his wars and his ways, lo, they are written in the book of the Kings of Isráel and Iudáh. 8 He was five and twenty year old when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen year in Jerusalem. 9 And Iothám slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: & Aház his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 Aház an idolater is given into the hands of the Sitians, & the King of Israel. 9 The Prophet reproveth the Israelites cruelty: 18 Iudáh is molested with enemies 23 Aházincreaseth his idolatry. 26 His death & successor. 1 AHáz * (was) twenty year old when he 2. King. 16, 2. began to reigned sixteen year in Jerusalem, 〈◊〉 Or 〈◊〉 sour. & did not uprightly in the sight of the Lord, like David his father. 2 But a He was an 〈◊〉 let, like 〈◊〉. he wallked in the ways of the Kings of Israel and made even melted images for b As the 〈◊〉 have certain chief idols, who are as pations: (as were these Baalim) so have they others which are 〈◊〉 & do represent the great idols. Baalim. 3 Moreover he burned incense in the valley of Ben-hinnom, and burned his sons with fire after the abominations of the heathen whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel. 4 He sacrificed also and burned incense in the high places, and on hills, and under every " Or, made them pass through the 〈◊〉, as Chap. 33, 6. green tre. 5 Wherefore the Lord his God delivered him into the hand of the King of the Aramites, & Lt u. 18, 21. they smote him, and took of his, ” Ebr. a great captivity. many prisoners, and brought them to Damascus: and he was also 〈◊〉 into the hand of the King of Israel, which smote him with a great slaughter. 6 For e 〈◊〉 was King of Israel. Pekáh the son of Remaliáh, slew in judah six score thousand in one day, all ” Ebr. sons of 〈◊〉. valiant men, because they had forsaken the Lord God of their fathers. 7 And Zichri a “ Or, tyrant. mightic man of Ephráim slay we Maaseiáh the King's son, and Azrikám the governor 〈◊〉 the house, and 〈◊〉 the second after the King. 8 And the children of Israel took prisoners of their brethren, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, ed 〈◊〉. two hundredth thousand of women sons and daughters, and carried away much spoil of them, and brought the spoil to Samaria. 9 ¶ But there was a Prophet of the Lords, [whose name (was) Odéd] and he went out before the host that came to Samaria, and said unto them, Behold, 〈◊〉 they thought they had overcome them by their own 〈◊〉, and did not consider that God had delivered them into their hands, because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 offended him. because the Lord God of your fathers is wroth with Iudáh, he hath delivered them into your hand, and you have slain them in a rage, that reacheth up to heaven. 10 And now you purpose to keep under the children of Iudáh and Jerusalem, as servants and hand maids unto you: but are not you (such that) f May not GOD 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 you for your sins, as he hath done these men for there's, 〈◊〉 are greater? sins (are) with you before the Lord your God? 11 Now therefore hear me, and deliver the captains again, which you have taken prisoners of your brethren: for the fierce wrath of the Lord (is) to ward you. 12 Wherefore certain of the chief of the children of g Which tribe 〈◊〉 now greatest, & had most 〈◊〉. Ephráim, Azariáh the son of Iehohanán, Berech iáh the son of Meshillemonth, and 〈◊〉 the son of Shallun, and Amasá the son of Hadlái, stood up against them that came from the war, 13 And said unto them, Bring not in the captives hither: for (this shallbe) h God will not suffer this 〈◊〉, which we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him to be 〈◊〉. a sin upon us (against) the Lord: you intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass, though our tres pass be great, and the fierce wrath (of God is) against 〈◊〉. 14 So the army left the captives and the spoil before the princes and all the Congregation. 15 And the men that were i Whose names were rehearsed be 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 2. named by name, rose up and took the prisoners, & with the spoil clothed all that were naked among them, and arrayed them, and shod them, and gave them meat and gave them drink, and k Ether for 〈◊〉 wounds or uvea 〈◊〉. anointed them, and carried all that were feeble of them upon asses, and brought them to jerichó the city of palm-trees to their l To them of the tribe of Iudáh. brerhrens: so they returned to Samaria. 16 ¶ At that time did King Aház sand unto the m To Tilgath Pilneéser, and those Kings that were under his 〈◊〉, Kings of ashúr, to help him. 17 [For the Edomites came more over, & slew of Iudáh, and carried away captives. 18 The Philistines also invaded the cities in the low country, and toward the South of Iudáh, and took Bethshémesh and Aialón, and Gederôth and Shochó, with the villages thereof, and Timnáh, with her villages, and Gimzo, with her villages, and they dwelled there. 19 For the Lord had humbled Iudáh, because of Aház King of n He means 〈◊〉, because 〈◊〉 forsook the Lord & sought help of the infideler. read of Israel taken for Iudáh Chap. 15. 〈◊〉. Israel: for he had brought vengeance upon Iudáh and had grievously transgressed against the Lord] 20 And Tigláth Pilneéser King of Asihúr came unto him who troubled him & did not streng then him. 21 For Aház ” Ebr. divided. took a portion * out of the house of the Lord and out of the King's house & 2 King. 16. 8. of the princes, and gave unto the King of ashúr: yet it helped him not. 22 And in the time of his tribulation did he yet trespass more against the Lord, [this is King Ahanz] 23 For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, which o As he 〈◊〉 supposed. plagued him, and he said, Because the gods of the Kings of Arám helped them, I will sacrifice unto them, and they will p Thus the wicked measure God's favour by prosperity and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for if idolatershprosper they make their idols gods, not considering that God punisheth them often times whom he loveth, and giveth his enemiesgood success for a time whom afterward he will destroy. help me: yet they were his ruin, and of all “ Or, Iudáh and Benjamin. Israel. 24 And Aház gathered the vessels of the house of God, and broke the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of the Lord, and made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem. 25 And in every city of Iudáh he made high places, to burn incenseunto other gods, and provoked to anger the Lord God of his fathers. 26 Concerning the rest of his acts, and all his ways first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Iudáh, and Israel. 27 And Aház slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city “ Or, in Jerusalem. of Jerusalem, but brought him not unto the q They buried him not in the city of David where were the sepulchres of the Kings. sepulchres of the Kings of Israel: and Hezekiáh his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXIX, 3 5 Hezekiáh repaireth the Temple and advertiseth the Levites of the corruption of religion. 12 The Levites prepare the Temple. 20 The Kings and his prince's sacrifice in the Temple. 25 The Levites sing praises, 31 The oblation of the people. 1 HEzekiáh * began to reign, when he was 2 King. 18. 1. fine and twenty year old, and reigned nine and twenty year in Jerusalem: and his mother's name (was) “ Or, Abi. Abiiáh the daughter of Zechariáh. 2 And he did uprightly in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. 3 He opened the a Which Ahaz had shut up, Cham 28. 24. doors of the house of the Lord in the first year and in the b This is a notable example for all princes, first to establish the pure religion of God, & to procure that the Lord may be honoured and served a right. first month of his reign, and repaired them. 4 And he brought in the Priests and the Levites, and gathered them into the east street, 5 And said unto them, Hear me, you Levites: sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the Lord God of your fathers, & carry forth c Meaning all the idols, altars, groves & whatsoever was occupied in their service, and wherewith the Temple was polluted. the filthiness out of the Sanctuary. 6 For our fathers have trespassed, and done evil in the eyes of the Lord our God, and have forsaken him, and turned away their faces from the Tabernacle of the Lord, & turned their backs. 7 They have also shut the doors of the porch, and quenched the lamps, and have neither burned incense, nor offered burned offerings in the Sanctuary unto the GOD of Israel. 8 d He showeth that the contempt of religion is the cause of all God's plagues. Wherefore the wrath of the Lord hath been on Iudáh and jerusalém: and he hath made them a “ Or, a nodding of the head and mockery. scatering, a desolation, and an hissing, as you see with your eyes. 9 For lo, our fathers are fallen by the sword, and our sons, and our daughters, & our wives (are) in captivity for the same cause. 10 Now ” Ebr. it is in mine heart. I purpose to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that he may e He proveth by the judgements of God upon those that have contemned his word, that there is no way to avoid his plagues, but by conforming themselives to his will, Nomb. 18. 6. turn away his fierce wrath from us. 11 Now my sons, be not deceived: for the Lord hath * chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and to be his ministers, and to burned incense. 12 ¶ Then the Levites arose, Maháth the son of Amashái, & Ioélthe son of Azariáh of the sons of the Kohathites and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariáh the son of jehalelél: and of the Gershonites, Ioáh the son of Zimmáh, and Edén the son of Ioáh: 13 And of the sons of Elizaphán, Shimri, & Iehiél: and of the sons of Asáph, Zechariáh, and Mattaniáh: 14 And of the sons of Hemán, Iehiél, and Shimei: & of the sons of Ieduthún, Shemaiáh and Vzziél. 15 And they gathered their brethren, & sanctified themselves and came according to the commandment of the King, (and) Or, 〈◊〉 the things of the Lord by the words of the Lord, for to cleanse the house of the Lord 16 And the Priests went into the inner parts of the house of the Lord, to f From the pollutions & filth that Ahaz had brought in. cleanse it, and brought out all the uncleanness that they found in the Temple of the Lord, into the court of the house of the Lord & the Levites took it, to carry it out unto the broken Kidrón. 17 They began the first (day) of the g Which contained 〈◊〉 of March & part of April. first month to sanctify it, and the eight day of the month came they to the porch of the Lord: so they sanctified the house of the Lord in eight days, and in the sixtente day of the first month they made an end. 18 ¶ Then they went in to Hezekiah the King, and said, We have cleansed all the house of the LORD and the altar of burned offering, with all the vessels thereof, and the “ Or, table where the bread was 〈◊〉 inordre. showbread table, with all the vessels thereof: 19 And all the vessels which King Aház had cast aside when he reigned, (and) transgressed, have we prepared and sanctified: and behold, they are before the altar of the Lord 20 ¶ And Hezekiáh the King h By this manner of speech the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and speed to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing, and when there is no delay. 〈◊〉 4. 14. rose early, & gathered the Princes of the city, and went up to the house of the Lord 21 And they brought seven bullocks, and seven rams, and seven lambs, and seven he goats, for a * sin offering for the kingdom, and for the Sanctuary, and for Iudáh. And he commanded the Priests the sons of Aarón, to offer (them) on the altar of the Lord 22 So they slew the bullocks, & the Priests received the blood, and i For 〈◊〉 sprinkling 〈◊〉 blood 〈◊〉 cold he 〈◊〉, Ebr. 9 21. exo 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. sprinkled it upon the altar: they slew also the rams & sprinkled the blood upon the altar, and they slew the lambs, and they sprinkled the blood upon the altar. 23 Then they brought the hegoates for the sin offering before the King and the Congregation, k That is, the King and the Elders, as Levi. 4. 15. for they that offered a sin offrig 〈◊〉 lay 〈◊〉 hands upon it, to signify that they had deserved that death, & also that they did consecrate it to God to be thereby sanctified. and they laid their hands upon them. 24 And the Priests slew them, and with the blood of them they cleansed the altar to reconcile all Israel: for the King had commanded for all israel the burned offering & the sin offering. 25 He appointed also the Levites in the house of the Lord with cymbales, with viols, and with haps, * according to the Exod 29 〈◊〉. commandment of David, and Gad the 1. Chro. 16. 4. King's Seer, and Nathán the Prophet: for the l This thing was not appointed of man, but it was the 〈◊〉 meant of God. commandment (was) by the hand of the Lord, (and) by the hand of his Prophets. 26 And the Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the Priests with the trumpets. 27 And Hezekiáh commanded to offer the burned offering upon the altar: and when the burned offering begun, the song of the m The psalm which David had appointed to be sung for thanks giving. Lord began with the trumpets, and the instruments n Which David had appointed to praise the Lord with. of David King of Israel. 28 And all the Congregation worshipped, singing a song, and they blue the trumpets: all this (continued) until the burned offering was finished. 29 And when they had made an end of offering, the King and all that were present with him, bowed themselves, and worshipped. 30 ¶ Then Hezekiáh the King and the princes commanded the Levites to praise the LORD with the o With that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whereof mention is made. 〈◊〉 Chro. 16. 8. words of David, and of Asáph the Seer. so they praised with joy, and they bowed themselves, & worshipped. 31 And hezekiah spoke, and said, Now you have ” Ebr. filled your hands. consecrated yourselves to the Lord: come near and bring the sacrifices and (offerings) of praise into the house of the Lord And the Congregation brought sacrifices, and (offerings) of praises, and every man that was willing in heart, (offered) burned offerings. 32 And the number of the burned offerings, which the Congregation brought, was seventy bullocks, an hundredth rams, (and) two hundredth lambs: all these were for a burned offering to the Lord: 33 And for p That is, for the holy offerings. sanctification six hundredth bullocks, and three thousand sheep. 34 But the Priests were to few, and were not able to flay all the burned offerings therefore their brethren the Levites did help them, till they had ended the work, and until (other) Priests were sanctified: for the Levites were q Meaning, were more zealous to set forward the religion. more up right in heart to sanctify themselves, than the Priests. 35 And also the burned offerings were many Leu, 3. 2. with the * fat of the peace offerings & the drink offerings for the burned offering, so the service of the house of the Lord was set in order. 36 Then Hezekiáh rejoiced and all the people, that God had made the people so r He showeth that religion can not proceed, except God touch the heart of the people. ready: for the thing was done suddenly. CHAP. XXX. 1. 13 The keeping of the Passeover by the King's commandment. 6 He exhorteth israel to turn to the Lord 18 He prayeth for the people. 24 His oblation and the 〈◊〉. 27 The Levites bless the people. 1 ANd Hezekiáh sent to all Israel, and Iudáh, & also written letters toa Ephráim Meaning all Israel whom Tilgath 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 taken away into the captivity, 2. King. 15. 29. and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the Passeover unto the Lord GOD of Israel. 2 And the King and his princes and all the Congregation had taken counsel in Ierusalém to keep the Passeover in the b Though they aught to have done it in the first month, as Exod: 12. 18. Nombr. 9 3. yet if any were no clean, or else had a long 〈◊〉 they might differ it unto the second month, as Nom. 9 10. second month. 3 For they cold not keep it at this time, because there were not Priests enough sanctified, neither was the people gathered to Jerusalem. 4 And the thing pleased the King, and all the Congregaciou. 5 And they decreed to make proclamation throughout all israel 〈◊〉 Beershéba even c From one end of the land to the other, North and South. to Dan, that they should come to keep the Pass over unto the Lord God of Israel at jerusalém: for they had not done it of a great (time,) d In such sort & perfect on, as God had appointed. as it was written. 6 ¶ So the posts went with letters by the commission of the King, and his princes, throughout all Israel and 〈◊〉, and with the commandment of the King, saying, You children of Israel, turn again unto the Lord God of Abrahám, Izhák, and Israel, and e He will have compassion on them, and preserve 〈◊〉. he will return to the remnant that are escaped of you, out of the hands of the Kings of 〈◊〉. 7 And be not you like your fathers, and like your brethren, which trespassed against the Lord God of their fathers (and) therefore he made them desolate, as you se. 8 Be not you now stiff-necked like your fathers, (but) f Submit yourselves to the Lord, & 〈◊〉 no more give the hand to the Lord and come into his Sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever, and serve the Lord your God, and the fierceness of his wrath shall turn away from you. 9 For if you return unto the Lord, your brethren and your children (shall find) mercy before them that led them captives, and they shall g God will not only preserve you, but through your repentance restore you brethren, which for their sins he gave in oath 〈◊〉 of the enemies. return unto this land: for the Lord your God is gracious and merciful, & will not turn away his face from you, if you convert unto him. 10 ¶ So the posts went from City to City through the land of Ephráim and Manasseh, even unto Zebulún but they h Though the wicked mock at the 〈◊〉 of God by whom he calleth 〈◊〉 to repentance, as Gene. 19 14. yet the word ceaseth not to fructify in the hearts of gods 〈◊〉. laughed them to scorn, and mocked them. 11 Nevertheless divers of Asher, and Manasseh, & of Zebulún submitted themselves, and came to Jerusalem. 12 And the hand of God was in Iudáh, so that he gave them one i He showeth the cause why some obey & some 〈◊〉 at God's calling, to wit, 〈◊〉 see his Spirit is 〈◊〉 the one sort and moveth their heart, & the other are left to themselves. heart to do the cómandement of the King, and of the rulers, according to the word of the Lord 13 And there assembled to Jerusalem much people, to keep the feast of the unleavened bread in the secondemoneth, a very great assembly. 14 ¶ And they arose, and took away the k whic declareth that we must pew away those things wherewith God is 〈◊〉, before we cause we him aright. altars that were in Jerusalem: and all those forincense took they away, and cast them into the broken Kidrón. 15 afterward they slew the Passeover the fourteen (day) of the second month: and the Priests and Levites were l Seeing their 〈◊〉 negligence (who should have been most prompt) & the readiness of 〈◊〉 people, Chap. 29. 6. ashamed, and sanctified themselves, & brought the burned offerings into the house of the Lord 16 And they stood in their place after their manner according to the Law of Moses the man of God: (and) the Priests sprinkled the m 〈◊〉 wit, of the lamb of the Passeover. blood, (received) of the hands of the Levites. 17 Because there were many in the Congregation that were not sanctified, therefore the Levites had the charge of the kill of the Passeover for all that were not clean, to sanctify it to the Lord 18 For a multitude of the people, (even) a multitude of Ephráim, and Manasseh, Issachár and Zebulún had not cleansed themselves, yet did eat the Passeover, (but) not as it was written wherefore Hezekiáh prayed for them, saying, The n He knew, the faith and sincerity of heart was more agreeable to God, than the observation of 〈◊〉 ceremonies, and therefore he prayed unto God to pardon this, fault unto the people, which did not offend of malice but of ignorance, good Lord be merciful to ward (him,) 19 That prepareth his whole heart to seek the Lord GOD, the GOD of his fathers, though he be not (cleansed,) according to the purification of the Sanctuary. 20 And the Lord herded Hezekiah, & o That is, did accept them as 〈◊〉. healed the people. 21 And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem, kept the feast of the unleavened bread seven days with great joy and the Levites, and the Priests praised the Lord, day by day; singing with loud instruments unto the Lord 22 And hezekiah ” 〈◊〉. spoke to the heart. spoke comfortably unto all the Levites that had good knowledge (to sing) unto the Lord: and they did eat in that feast seven days, & offered peace offerings and praised the Lord God of their fathers. 23 And the whole assembly took counsel to keep it other seven days. So they kept it seven days with joy. 24 For Hezekiáh King of Iudáh had given to the Congregation a p This great libetalitie declareth how Kings, princes and all they, to whom God hath given wherewith, aught to be most ready to 〈◊〉 it in setting forth of God's glory. thousand bullocks, and seven thousand sheep. And the princes had given to the Congregation a thousand bullocks, and ten thousand sheep: and many Priests were sanctified. 25 And all the Congregation of Iudáh rejoiced with the Priests and the Levites, & all the Congregation that came out of Israel, and the strangers that came out of the land of Israel, and that dwelled in Iudáh. 26 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David King of Israel there (was) not the like thing in Jerusalem. 27 Then the Priests and the Levites arose, & q According to thatwhich is written, Nombr. 6. 23. when they should dimisse the people. blessed the people, and their voice was herded, and their prayer came up unto heaven, to his holyhabitation. CHAP. XXXI. 1 The people destroy idolatry. 2 Hezekiáh appointeth Priests and Levites. 4 And provideth for their living. 13 He ordaineth overseers to distribute to every one his portion. 1 ANd when all these things were finished, all Israel that were found in the cities of Iudáh, went out and a According to the commandment of the Lord, Deu. 7. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 7. 1. broke the images, and cut down the groves, & broke down the high places, and the altars throughout all Iudáh and Benjamin, in Ephráim also & Manasseh, until they had made an end: afterward all the b That is, all they which came to the Passeover. children of Israel returned every man to his possession, into their own cities. 2 And Hezekiáh appointed the courses of the Priests and Levites by their turns, every man according to his office, (both) Priest's and Levites, for the burned offering & peace offerings, to minister & to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the c That is, in the Temple where they assembled as in a tent. tents of the Lord 3 [And the King's 〈◊〉 (was) of his own substance for the burned offerings, (even) for the burned offerings of the morning and of the evening, & the burned offerings 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Sabbaths, and for the new moons, & 〈◊〉 Nom. 28. 3. & 9 the solemn feasts, * as it is written in 〈◊〉 Law of the Lord] 4 He commanded also the people that 〈◊〉: in jerusalem, to give a d The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 part to the Priests, and Levites, that they might be e That 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 des might 〈◊〉 be entangled with prevision of worldly things, but that they 〈◊〉 wholly and cherefuly serve the Lord encouraged in the Law of the Lord 5 ¶ And when the commandment was Or, published. spread, the children of Israel brought abundance of first fruits of corn, wine, & oil, and honey, & of all the increase of the field and the tithes of all things brought they abundantly. 6 And the children of Israel and Iudáh that dwelled in the Cities of Iudáh, they also brought the tithes of bullocks & sheep; and the holy tithes f which they had dedicated to the Lord by a vow. which were consecrated unto the Lord their God, and laid them on g For the relief of the Priests, 〈◊〉, widows, pupilles, fatherless, strangers & such as were in necessity. many heaps. 7 In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished them in the seventh month. 8 ¶ And when Hezekiáh and the princes came, and saw the heaps, they h They praised the Lord, and 〈◊〉 for all 〈◊〉 to his people. blessed the Lord and his people Israel. 9 And Hezekiáh questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps. 10 And Azariáh the chief Priest of the house of Zadók answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the Lord, we have i He showeth that this 〈◊〉 liberality is expedient for the maintenance of the ministers, and that God therefore prospereth his people, and increaseth by his blessing that which is given. eaten and have been satisficed, and there is left in abundance: for the Lord hath blessed his people, and this abundance that is left. 11 ¶ And Hezekiáh commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the Lord: & they prepared them, 12 And carried in the first fruits, & the tithes, and the dedicated things faithfully: & over them (was) Conaniáh the Levite, the chief, and Shimei his brother the second. 13 And Iehiél, and Azaziáh, and Náhath, and Asahel, and 〈◊〉, and Iozabád, and Eliél, and Ismachiáh, and Máhath, and Benaiáh (were) overseers ” Ebr. by the hand by the appointment of Conaniáh, & Shimei his brother, (and) by the commandment of Hezekiáh the King, and of Azariáh the chief of the house of God. 14 And Koré the son of Imnáh the Levite porter toward the east, (was) over the things that were willingly offered unto God to distribute the oblations of the Lord, & the holy things that were consecrated. 15 And at his hand (were) Edén & Miniamin, and jeshúa, and Shemaiáh, Amariáh, and Shechaniáh, in the Cities of the Priests, to distribute with fidelity to their brethren by courses, both to the great and small, 16 Their daily portion: beside their generation being males k who had also a portion & allowance in this 〈◊〉. from three year old and above, (even) to all that entered into the house of the Lord to their office in their charge, according to their courses: 17 Both to the generation of the Priest's 〈◊〉 the house of their fathers, and to the Levites from twenty year old and above, according to their charge in their courses: 18 And to the generation of all their children, their wives, and their sons and their daughters throughout all the Congregation: for by their l Meaning, that either by the faith full 〈◊〉 of the officeis, every one 〈◊〉 their part in the things that were offered, 〈◊〉 that their wives and 〈◊〉 were relieved, 〈◊〉 the Levites 〈◊〉 fai 〈◊〉 in their office, and so depended on them. fidelity are they partakers of the holy things. 19 Also to the sons of Aaronn, the Priests, (which were) in the fields (and) suburbs of their cities, in every city the men that were appointed by names, should give porcious to all the males of the Priests, and to all the generation of the Levites. 20 And thus did Hezekiáh throughout all Iudáh, and did well, and up rightly, & truly before the Lord his God. 21 And in all the works that he began for the service of the house of GOD, both in the Law and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, & prospered. CHAP. XXXII. 1 Sanneherib 〈◊〉 Iudáh. 3 Hezekiáh prepareth for the war. 7 He exhorteth the people to put their trust in the Lord 9 Sanneherib blasphemeth God 20 Hezekiah prayeth. 21 The Angel destroyeth the Assyrians, and the King is slain. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is not thankful toward the Lord 33 His death. 1 AFter these things faithfully (described,) * Sanneherib King of 〈◊〉 came 2. Kin. 18. 15. and entered into Iudáh, and besieged Isal. 10. 1. Eccles. 48. 20. the strong cities, and thought to ” Ebr. break them up. win them for himself. 2 When hezekiah saw that Sanneherib was come, and that his ” Ebr. face. purpose (was) to fight against Jerusalem, 3 Then he took counsel with his princes & his nobles, to stop the water of the fountains without the city: and they did help him. 4 So many of the people assembled them selves, and stopped all the fountains, and the river that ran through the mids of the country, saying, Why should the Kings of ashúr come, and find much water? 5 ” Ebr, he was strengthened. And he took courage, and built all the broken brickwall, and made up the towers, and another brickwall without, and repaired a He made a double brickwall. milo in the b Read. 2 Sam 59 city of David, and made many c Some read, sword or daggers. darts and shields. 6 And he set captains of war over the people and assembled them to him in the broad place of the gate of the City, and ” Ebr. spoke to their heart. spoke comfortably unto them, saying, 7 Be strong and courageous fear not, neither be afraid for the King of 〈◊〉, neither for all the multitude that is with him: for there (be) mother with us, than (is) with him. 8 With him (is) an d That is, the power of man. arm of flesh, but with us (is) the e This declareth that Fzekiah did ever put his trust in God, and yet made 〈◊〉 self strong and used lawful 〈◊〉, jest he should seem to tempt God. Lord our God for to help us, & to fight our battles. Then the people were confirmed by the words of Hezekiáh King of Iudáh. 9 * After this, did Sanneherib King of ashúr sand his servants to Jerusalem [while he was f While he besieged 〈◊〉. against Lachish, and all his dominion 1 Kin. 18. 17. with him] unto Hezekiáh King of Iudáh and unto all Iudáh that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus says Sanneherib the King of ashúr, Wherein do you trust, that you will remain in Jerusalem, (during) the siege? 11 Doth not Hezekiáh en 'tice you to give over yourselves unto death by famine & by thirst, saying, The Lord our GOD shall deliver us out of the hand of the King of ashúr? 12 Hath not the same Hezekiáh taken away his high places and his g Thus 〈◊〉 wicked 〈◊〉 no difference 〈◊〉 true religion & false, God and idoleufor Hezekiah 〈◊〉 destroyed idolatry & placed true: eligion thus the Papists slander the 〈◊〉 of God: for when they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, they say that they abolish religion. altars and commanded Iudáh and Jerusalem, saying, You shall worship before one altar, and burn incense upon it? 13 Know you not what I and my fathers have done unto all the people of (other) countries? Were the Gods of the nations of (other) lands able to deliver their land out of mine hand? 14 Who is he of all the h This is his blasphemy, that he will 〈◊〉 the living God to vile idols. Gods of those nations [that my fathers have destroyed] that cold deliver his people out of mine hand? that your God should be able to deliver you out of mine hand? 15 Now therefore let not hezekiah deceive you, nor seduce you after this sort, neither believe you him: for none of all the Gods of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of i 〈◊〉 man hath 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 in pride and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 self able to resist & overcome even God himself. mine hand and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your Gods deliver you out of mine hand? 16 And his servants spoke yet more against the Lord God, and against his k Herein we see that when the wick: 〈◊〉 evil of the 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God himself: for if they 〈◊〉 God, they would love his servants. servant Hezekiáh. 17 He written also letters, blaspheming the Lord God of Israel and speaking against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of (other) countries cold not deliver their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiáh deliver his people out of mine hand. 18 Then they l Their words are 〈◊〉,., King. 8. 19 cried with a loud voice in the jews speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the brickwall, to fear them and to astonish them, that they might take the city. 19 Thus they spoke against the GOD of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth, (even) the m Which were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. thy man. works of man's hands, 20 But Hezekiáh the King, and the Prophet Isaiáh the son of Amoz n 〈◊〉 showeth what is the best 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and dangers. prayed against this and cried to heaven. 21 And the Lord sent an Angel which destroyed all the valiantmen, and the princes and o To 〈◊〉 number of an hundredth 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 thousand, as 2. Kin. 〈◊〉 35. captains of the host of the King of ashúr: so he returned ” Ebr. with shame of face with shame to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his God, they that came forth of his p Meaning, Adramelech, and Sharézer his sons. own bowels, slew him there with the sword. 22 So the Lord saved Hezekiáh and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sanneherib King of ashúr, and from the hand of all (other,) and “ Or, governed. maintained them on every side. 23 And many brought offerings unto the Lord to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiáh King of Iudáh, so that he was q Thus after trouble, God sendeth comfort to all them that patiently wait on him, and constantly put their trust in his mercies. magnified in the sight of all nations from thence forth. 24 * In those days Hezekiáh was sick unto the death, and prayed unto the Lord, who spoke unto him, and gave him r To confirm his faith in God's promise who declared to him by his Proditor phet that his life should be prolonged fifteen year, a sign. 25 But hezekiah did not rendre according 2. King. 20. 1. to the reward (bestowed) upon him: for his Isa. 38. 1. heart s He was lifted up with the pride of his victory & treasures, and showed them for an oslentation to the ambassadors of Babylon. was lift up, and wrath came upon him, and upon Iudáh and Jerusalem. 26 Notwithstanding Hezekiáh humbled himself [after that his heart was lifted up] he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the wrath of the Lord came not upon them in the days of Hezekiáh. 27 Hezekiáh also had exceeding much riches and honour, and he gate him treasures of silver, and of gold, & of precious stones, and of sweet odours, and of shields, and of all pleasant vessels: 28 And of store houses for the increase of wheat, and wine and oil, and stalls for all beasts, and “ Or, ranges, and partitions. rows for the ” Or, ranks. stables. 29 And he made him cities, and (had) possession of sheep and oxen in abundance: for God had given him substance exceeding much. 30 This same Hezekiáh also stopped the upper water springs of t Which also was called Siloe, whereof mention is made. Isa. 8. 6. Gihón, and led then straight underneath toward city of David Westward. so Hezekiáh prospered in all his works. joh. 9 7. 31 But because of the ambassadors of the princes of Babel, which sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him to u Here we see the cause, why the faithful are tempted which is to try whether they have faith or not, and that they may feel the presence of God, who suffereth them not to be overcome by tentations, but in their weakness ministereth 〈◊〉 try him, (&) to know all that was in his heart. 32 Concerning the rest of the acts of Hezekiáh, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Ishaiáh the Prophet, the son of Amóz, in the book of the Kings of Iudáh and israel. 33 So Hezekiáh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the highest sepulchre of the sons of David: and all Iudáh & the inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead. CHAP. XXXIII. 1 Manasseh an 〈◊〉. 9 He causeth judah to err. 〈◊〉 He is led away prisoner into Babylón. 12 He prayeth to the LORD, and is delivered. 14 He abolisheth idolatry. 16 And setteth up true religion. 20 He dieth and Amón his son succeedeth, 24 whom his own servants slay. 1 Manasseh (was) twelve year olde* when 2. King 21. 1. he began to reign, and he reigned five and fifty year in Jerusalem: 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, like the abominations of the heathen, * whom the Lord had cast out before the Deut. 〈◊〉. 9 children of Israel. 3 For he went back and built the high places, * which Hezekiáh his father had broken down: * and he set up altars for Baalim, 2. King. 18. 4. jere 32, 34. and made groves, and worshipped all the host of the heaven, and served them. 4 Also he built altars in the house of the Lord, whereof the Lord had said, * In Jerusalem 2. King. 21. 5. shall my Name be for ever. 5 And he built altars for all the host of the heaven in the two courts of the house of the Lord 6 a Read 2. King. 16. 3. And he caused his sons to pass through the fire in the valley of 〈◊〉: he gave himself to witch craft and to charming, and to sorcery, and he used them that had familiar Spirits, and sothesayers: he did very much evil in the sight of the Lord to anger him. 7 He put also the carved image, which he had made, in the house of God: whereof God had said to David and to Salomon his son, * In this house and in jerusalem, which 1. King 8. 29. & 9 〈◊〉 I have choose before all the tribes of Israel, 2. King. 7. 10. & 21. 7. will I put my Name for ever. 8 neither will * I make the foot of israel to 2. Sam. 7 10. remove any more out of the land which I have appointed for your fathers, so that they take heed, and do all that I have commanded them, according to the Law and statutes and judgements by the b By the 〈◊〉 given to Mosés. hand of Mosés. 9 So Manasseh made Iudáh and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to err, (&) to do worse than the heathen, whom the Lord had destroyed before the children of Israel. 10 ¶ And the Lord spoke c Meaning, by his Prophets, but their hearts were not touched to believe and repent without the which the preaching of the word taketh no place. to Manasseh and to his people, but they would not regard. 11 Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the King of ashúr, which took Manasseh (& put him) in fetters, and bound him in chains, and carried him to Babel. 12 And when he was in tribulation, he prayed to the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, 13 And prayed unto him: and (God) was d Thus affliction giveth understanding: for he that hated God in his prosperity, now in his misery he seeketh unto him. entreated of him, and herded his prayer, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom: then Manasseh knew that the Lord was God. 14 Now after this he built a brickwall without the city of David, on the Westside of e Read Chap. 33. 30 Gihôn in the valley, even at the entry of the fish gate, and compassed about f Read Chap. 27 3. Ophél, and raised it very high, and put captains of war in all the strong cities of Iudáh. 15 And he took away the strange Gods and the image out of the house of the Lord, & all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city. 16 Also he prepared the g Which 〈◊〉 had caused to 〈◊〉 made. altar of the Lord, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings, and of thanks, and commanded judah to serve the Lord God of Israel. 17 Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, but unto the h Thus by husband they were deceived thinking it nothing to keep the 〈◊〉, so that they worshipped 〈◊〉 but it is idolatry to worship God any otherwise then he hath appointed. Lord their God. 18 ¶ Concerning the rest of the acts of 〈◊〉, and his i Which 〈◊〉 that it is not contained in the Hebrew, yet because it is here mentioned and is written in the Greek, we 〈◊〉 placed it in the end of this book. prayer unto his God, and the words of the Seers, that spoke to him in the Name of the Lord God of Israel, behold, they are (written) in the book of the Kings of Israel. 19 And his prayer and how (God) was entreated of him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set groves, and images [before he was humbled] behold, they are written in the book of ” Or, Hozai. the Seers, 20 So Manasseh slept with his fathers, and they buried him in his own k Because he had so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against the 〈◊〉, they did not 〈◊〉 him in the sepulchres of the Kings, but in the garden of the King's house. house: and Amón his son reigned in his stead. 21 ¶ Amón (was) two and twenty year old, when he began to reign, and reigned two year in Jerusalem. 22 But he did evil in the sight of the Lord, as did Manasseh his father: for Amón sacrificed to all the images, which Manasseh his father had made, and served them, 23 And he humbled not himself before the Lord, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself: but this Amón trespassed more and more. 24 And his servants * conspired against him, 2, King. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and slew him in his own house. 25 But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against King Amón: & the people of the land made Iosiáh his son King in his stead. CHAP. XXXIIII. 1 josiah destroyeth the idols, 8 And restoreth the Temple. 〈◊〉 The book of the Law is found. 21 He sendeth to Huldah the prophetess for counsel. 27 God heareth his prayer. 31 He maketh a covenant with God. 1 IOsiáh * (was) eight year old when he began 2. King 22. 1. to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty year. 2 And he did uprightly in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of a He followed Dam in all points that he followed the Lord David his father, and bowed neither to the right hand nor to the left. 3 And in the eight year of his reign [when he was yet a b When he was but 〈◊〉 year 〈◊〉, be showed himself zealous of God's glory, & at twenty year old he abolished idolatry and reslored the 〈◊〉 religion. child] he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelft year he began to purge Iudáh, and jerusalem from the high places, & the groves, & the carved images, and molten images: 4 And they broke down c Which 〈◊〉 that he would see the reformation which his own eyes. in his sight the altars of 〈◊〉, and he caused to cut down the images that were on high upon them: he broke also the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images, and stamped them to poudre, & strewed it upon the graves of them that had sacrificed unto them. 5 Also he burned the d Read 2, King. 23. 16. bones of the Priests upon they raltars, and purged Iudáh and Jerusalem. 6 And in the cities of Manasseh, & Ephráim, and Simeón, even unto Naphtali, with their maules (they broke all) round about. 7 And when he had e This great Zeal of this godly King the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the as 〈◊〉 example and pattern to other Kings and rulers, to teach than 〈◊〉 God requireth 〈◊〉 them. destroyed the altars & the groves, and had broken and stamped to poudre the images, and had cut down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel, he returned to Jerusalem. 8 ¶ * Then in the eighteen year of his reign when he had purged the land and the Temple, he sent Shaphán the son of Azaliáh, and Maaseáh the governor of the city, and Ioáh the son of joaház the recorder, to repair the house of the Lord his God. 9 And when they came to Hilkiáh the high Priest, they delivered the money that was brought into the house of God, which the Levites that kept the door, had gathered at the hand of Manasseh, and Ephráim, and of all the residue of Israel, and of all Iudáh and Benjamin, and “ Or, they 〈◊〉 ned to jerusalèm, meaning, Shaphan, etc. of the in habitants of Jerusalem. 10 And they put it in the hands of them that should do the work (and) had the oversight in the house of the Lord and they gave it to the workmen that wrought in the house of the LORD, to repair and amend the house. 11 Even to the workmen and to the builders gave they it, to buy hewed stone and timber for couples and for beams of the f For there were many portions & pieces annexed to the Temple. houses, which the Kings of Iudáh had destroyed. 12 And the men did the work g Meaning, that they were in such credit for 〈◊〉 fidelity, that they made none accounts of that which they 〈◊〉, 2. King. 22. 9 faithfully, and the overseers of them (were) jaháth & Obadiáh the Levites, of the children of Merari, and Zechariáh, and Meshullám of the children of the Kohathites to set it forward and of the Levites all that cold skill of instruments of music. 13 And (they were) over the bearers of burdens, and them that set forward 〈◊〉 the workmen in 〈◊〉 work: and of the Levites (were) scribes, & officers & porters. 14 ¶ And when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the Lord, Hilkiáh the Priest found the h Read 2. King. 22. 8. book of the Law of the Lord (given) by the hand of Moses. 15 Therefore Hilkiáh answered and said to Shaphán the chancellor, I have found the book of the Law in the house of the LORD: and Hilkiáh gave the book to Shaphán. 16 And Shaphán carried the book to i For the King was commanded to have continually a copy of this book, and to read therein day and night, Deut. 17. 18. the King, and brought the King word again, saying, All that is committed to the hand of thy servants, that do they. 17 For they have gathered the money that was found in the house of the Lord, and have delivered it into the hands of the overseers, and to the hands of the workmen. 18 Also Shaphán the chancellor declared to the King saying, Hilkiáh the Priest hath given me a book, and Shaphan read it before the King. 19 And when the King had herded the words of the Law, he k For sorrow that the word of God had 〈◊〉 so long suppressed, & the peoplekept in ignorance, con sidering also the 〈◊〉 contained therein against the 〈◊〉 tare his clotheses. 20 And the King commanded Hilkiáh, and Ahikám the son of Shaphán, and Abdon the son of Micáh, and Shaphán, the chancellor, & Asaiáh the King's servants, saying, 21 Go (and) inquire of the Lord for me, and forth rest in Israel and Iudáh, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great (is) the wrath of the Lord that is fallen upon us, because our l Thus the godly do not only lament their own sins, but also that their fathers and predecessors have offended God. fathers have not kept the word of the Lord, to do after all that is written in this book. 22 Then Hilkiáh and they that the King (had appointed) went to Huldáh the prophetess the wife of Shallun, the son of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Tok háth, the son of ” Or, Harbas. Hasráh keeper of the m Meaning 〈◊〉 of the Priest's apparel, or of the Kings. wardrobe [and she dwelled in Jerusalem with in the n Read here of. a King. 22. 15. college] and they communed here of with her, 23 And she answered them, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Telye o That is, to the King. the man that sent you to me, 24 Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants there of (even) all the curses, that are written in the book which they have read before the King of Iudáh, 25 Because they have forsaken me, and burned incense unto other gods, anger me with all the works of their p This she speaketh in contempt of the idolaters, who contrary to reason and nature make that a god, which they have made and framed with their own hands. hands before shall my wrath fall upon this place, and shall not be quenched. 26 But to the King of Iudáh, who sent you to inquire of the Lord so shalye say unto him Thus says the Lord GOD of Israel, The words which thou hast herded (shall come to pass.) 27 (But) because thy heart did q This declareth what is the end of God's threatenings, to call his to repentance, & to assure the unre pontant of their destruction. melt, and thou did est humble thyself before God: when thou heardest his words against this place and against the inhabitants there of and humbledst thyself before me & tarest thy clotheses, and weptest before me, I have also herded it, says the Lord 28 Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be put in thy grave in peace, and thy eyes shall not see all the evil. which I will bring upon this r It may appear that, very few were touched with true repentance seeing that God spared them 〈◊〉 time only for the kings sak. place, and upon the inhabitants of the same, Thus they brought the King word again. 29 ¶ Then the King sent and gathered all the Elders of Iudáh and Jerusalem. 30 And the King went up into the house of the Lord, and all the men of Iudáh, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the 〈◊〉 & the Levites, and all the people from the greatest to the f Forasmuch as neither young 〈◊〉 old cold be exempted from the cur says contained therein, if they did transgress, he 〈◊〉 it appearteined to all, and was his duty to see it read to all sorts: that 〈◊〉 one might learn to avoid those punishments by serning GOD 〈◊〉. smallest, and heredin their ears all the words of the book of the covenant that was found in the house of the Lord 31 And the King stood by his pillar, and made a covenant before the Lord, to walk after the Lord, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul (&) that he would accomplish the words of the covenant written in the same book. 32 And he caused all that were found in Jerusalem, and Benjamin to stand to it and the inhabitants of Jerusalem did according to the covenant of GOD (even) the God of their fathers, 33 So Iosiáh took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and compelled all t Because 〈◊〉 had charge over all & must answer for every one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, he thought 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to see that all 〈◊〉 make procession to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God. that were found in Israel, to serve the lord their God (so) all his days they turned not back from the Lord God of their father's CHAP. XXXV. 1 josiah keepeth the passover 2 He setteth forth God's service. 20 He fighteth against the King of Egypt, and dieth. 24 The people be wail him. 1 Moreover * 〈◊〉 kept a Pass over un 1. King. 〈◊〉 21, to the Lord in Jerusalem, and they slew the a The 〈◊〉 useth in sand 〈◊〉 places to call the lamb the Passeover which was but the sign of the Passeover, because in all sacramen's the 〈◊〉 have the names of the things which are signified, Passeover in the fourteen day of the first month. 2 And he appointed the Priests to their charges, and encouraged them to the service of the house of the Lord 3 And he said unto the Levites, that b So that the Letites 〈◊〉 was not only to minister in the Temple but also to 〈◊〉 the people in the word of God. taught all Israel and were sanctified unto the Lord Put the holy Ark in the house which Salo món the son of David King of Israel did build: it (shallbe) no more a c As it was before the Temple was built therefore your office only is now to teach the people, and to 〈◊〉 God. burden upon your shoulders: serve now the Lord your God and his people Israel. 4 And prepare yourselves by the houses of your father's according to your courses, as * David the King of Israel hath written, & according to the writing of Salomon his son, 5 And stand in the Sanctuary according to the division of the families of your brethren “ 〈◊〉, the people. the children of the people, and (〈◊〉) I 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 8. & 23 26 the division of the family of the Levites: 6 So kill the Passeover, and sanctify your selves, and d 〈◊〉 every to examine themselves that they be not 〈◊〉 eat of the 〈◊〉. prepare your brethré that they may do according to the word of the lord by the hand of Mosés. 7 josiah also gave to the ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 of the people. people sheep, lambs and kids, all for the Passeover (even) to all that were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bullocks, these were of the King's substance. 8 And his princes offered willingly unto the people, to the Priests and to the Levites: Hilkiáh, and Zechariáh, and Iehiél, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the Priests for the Passeover (eué) two thousand & six hundredth (sheep) & three hundredth bullocks 9 e So that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & of all sorts gave of that they had aliberal porcionto the 〈◊〉 of God. Conaniáh also and Shemaiáh and Nethaneel his brethren, and Hashabiáh and 〈◊〉 and Iozabád chief of the Levites gave unto levites: for the Passeover, five thou sand (sheep) & five hundredth bullocks. 10 Thus the service was prepared, and the Priests stood in their places, also the Leuites in their ordres according to the King's commandment: 11 And they slew the Passeover, & the Priests Meaning of the lamb, which was called the 〈◊〉, for only the 〈◊〉 might sprinkle & in necessity the Levites might kill the sacrifice. spinkled (the blood) with their hand, and the Levites slayed (them.) 12 And they took away (from) the g They reserved for the people that which was not expedient to be 〈◊〉, that every man might offer peace 〈◊〉, and so have his portion. burned offering to give it according to the divisions of the families of the children of the people, to offer unto the Lord, as it written in the book of Moses, and so of the bullocks. 13 And * they roasted the passover with fire, according to the custom, but the sanctified things they sod in pots, pans, & caulderns, and distributed them 〈◊〉 to all the people. 14 afterward also they prepared for themselves & for the Priests, for the Priests the Exod. 12. 8. sons of Aaron (were occupied) in offering of burned offerings, and the fat until night: therefore the Levites prepared for themselves, & for the Priests the sons of Aarón 15 And the singers the sons of Asáph (stood) 1 Chro. 25. 1. in their standing * according to the commandment of David, and Asaph, and Hemán, and Ieduthún the King's h Meaning 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Prophet, because he appointed the Psalms and prophecies which were to be sung. Seer: & the porters at every gate, who might not depart from their service: therefore their brethren the Levites prepared for them. 16 So all the service of the Lord was prepared the same day, to keep the Passeover & to offer burned offerings upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Iosiáh. 17 And the children of Israel that were present kept the Passeover the same time, and the feast of the unleavened bread seven days. 18 And there was no Passeover kept like that in Israel, from the days of Samuel the Pro phet: neither did all the Kings of Israel keep such a Passeover as josiah kept, and the Priests and the Levites, and all Iudáh, and Israel that were ” Ebr 〈◊〉. present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 19 This Passeover was kept in i Which was in in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & twentieth 〈◊〉 of his age. the eightente year of the reign of josiáh. 20 ¶ * After all this, when josiáh had prepared the Temple, Nechó King of Egypt came 2. King. 23. 29. up to fight against k Which was a city of the 〈◊〉, and josiah fearing jest he pass sing through judah, would have taken his king do me, made 〈◊〉 against him and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not the Lord Carchemish by “ Or, euphrates. Peráth, and josiáh went out against him. 21 But he sent messengers to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou King of Iudáh? (I come) not against thee this day, but against the house ” Ebr. of my battle of mine enemy and God commanded me to make haste: leave of (to come) against God, which is with me jest he destroy thee. 22 But Iosiáh would not turn his face from him, but l That is, armed himself, or disguised himself because he might not be known. changed his apparel to fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Nechó, which were of the mouth of GOD, but came to sight in the valley of Megiddó. 23 And the shoters shot at King Iosiáh: them the King said to his servants, Carry me away, for I am very sick. 24 So his servants took him out of that chariot, & put him in the second chariot which he had, and when they had brought him to Jerusalem, he died, and was buried in the sepulchres of his fathers: and all Iudáh & Jerusalem m The people so much lamented the loss of this good King that after when there was any great lamentation, this was spoken of as a pro 〈◊〉 read zach, 12. 11. mourned for josiáh. 25 And jeremiah lamented josiáh, and all singing men and singing women mourned for josiáh in their lamentations to this day, & made the same for an ordinance unto Israel: and behold, they be written in the n Which some think leremie made wherein lamenteth the state of the Church after this King's death. lamentations. 26 Concerning the rest of the acts of josiáh and his goodness (doing) as it was written in the Law of the Lord 27 And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Iudáh, CHAP. XXXVI. 1 After josiáh reigneth jehoahaz 4 After jehoahaz jeho iakim. 〈◊〉 After him 〈◊〉. 11 After him. Zedekiah. 14. 17 In whose time all the people were carried away to Babel, for contemning the 〈◊〉 of the Prophets. 22 And were restored again the seventieth year after by King Cyrus. 1 THen * the people of the land took jehoaház 2 King 28. 10. the son of josiáh, and made him King in his father stead in Jerusalem. 2 jehoahaz (was) three and twenty year old when he began to reign, and he reigned three a For three months after the death of josiah came Necho to jerusalem & so the plagues began, which Huldah & the prophets forewarned should come upom Jerusalem. months in Jerusalem. 3 And the King of Egypt took him away at Jerusalem, and condemned the land in an b To pay this as a yearly tribute hundredth talents of silver, and a talon of gold. 4 ¶ And the King of Egypt made Eliakim his brother King over Iudáh and jerusalem, and turned his name to jehoiakim & Nechó took jehoaháh his brother and carried him to Egypt. 5 jehoiakim (was) five & twenty year old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven year in Jerusalem, and did c Because he, and the people turned not to God by his first plague, he brought a new upon him, and at length rooted them out. evil in the sight of the Lord his God. 2, King. 24. 13. 6 Against him came up Nabuchadnezzar King of Bábel, and bound him with chains to carry him to Babel. 7 Nabuchadnezzar also * carried of the vessels of the house of the Lord to Babel, and put them in his Temple at Babel. 8 Concerning the rest of the acts of Iehoiakim, and his abominations which he did, and d He means 〈◊〉 marks which were 〈◊〉 de upon his body when he was dead which thing declared how deeply idolatry was rooted in his heart, seeing he bore the marks in his flesh. that which was found upon him, behold, they are written in the book of the Kings of Israel and Iudáh, and jehoiachim his son reigned in his stead. 9 ¶ jehoiachim (was) e That is, he begun his reign at eight year old, & reigned ten years when his father was alive, and after his father's death, which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 e year of his age he reigned alone 〈◊〉 months and ten days. eight year old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem, and did evilin the sight of the Lord 10 And when the year was out, King Nabuchadnezzar sent and brought him to Babel with the precious vessels of the house of the Lord, & he made Zedekiáh his “ 〈◊〉, vocle. brother King over Iudáh and Jerusalem. 11 Zedekiáh (was) one and twenty year old 2. King. 24. 17. ier. 52. 8. when he began to reign, and reigned eleven " Ebr. by the hand of his. year in jerusalem. 12 * And he did evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and humbled not himself before jeremiáh the Prophet at the commandment of the Lord 13 But he rebelled moreover against Nebuchadnezar, which had caused him to swear by God and he hardened his neck and made his heart obstinate that he might not return to the Lord God of Israel. 14 All the chief of the Priests also and of the people trespassed wonderfully, according to all the abominations of the heathen, & polluted the house of the Lord which he had sanctified in Jerusalem. 15 Therefore the Lord God of their fathers sent to then" by his messengers, f By this phrase the scripture meaneth of ten times and diligently, as jere. 11. 7. 25. 3. and 4. 265. &. 32 33. rising early and sending: for he had compassion on his people, and on his habitation. 16 But they mocked the messengers of God and despised his words, and misused his Prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, and till there was no g Thy God cold no longer suffer their sins, but must needs punish them. remedy. 17 For he brought upon them the King of the Chaldeans, who slew their youngmen with the sword h Whether they fled, thinking to have been saved for the holiness thereof. in the house of their Sanctuary, and spared neither young men, nor virgi ne, ancient, not aged (God) i Which is not be cause God approveth him which yet is the minister of his justice, but God would by his 〈◊〉 judgement punish this 〈◊〉 for this King was led with am bition and vain 〈◊〉, whereunto were joined fury and 〈◊〉 therefore his work was cordennable, 〈◊〉 standing it was iustr and holy 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 who used this wicked instrument to declare his justice. gave all unto his hand. 18 And all the vessels of the house of GOD great and small, and the treasures of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the King and of his princes: all these carried he to Babel. 19 And they burned the house of God, and brake down the brickwall of Jerusalem, and burned all the places thereof with fire, and all the precious vessels thereof: to destroy (all.) 20 And they that were left by the sword, carried he away to Babel, and they were servants to him and to his sons, until the kingdom of the k When Cyrus King of 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Persians had rule. 21 To fulfil the word of the LORD by the l Who 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 God, and 70 you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or rest of 〈◊〉 land. jere 25 〈◊〉. & 29. 30. 3 Esdr. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. mounts of jeremiah, until the land had her fill of her Sabbaths (for) all the days that she lay desolate, she kept Sabbath, to full fill seventy years. 22 ¶ * But in the m In the 〈◊〉 year 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 over the 〈◊〉 first year of Cyrus' King of Persia [when the word of the Lord (spoken) by the mouth of jeremiáh, was finished] the lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus' King of Persia, and he made a proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by wri thing, saying. 23 Thus saith Cyrus' King of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the Lord God of heaven given me, and he hath n God had so pro phecied above 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, before 〈◊〉 was born Isa. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. that jerusalem & the Temple should be built again by 〈◊〉 his anointed so called because God used his service for a time to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 commanded me to built him an house in jerusalem, that is in Iudáh. Who is among you of all his people, with whom the Lord his God (is?) let him go up. THE PRAYER OF MAnesséh King of the jews. O Lord almighty, God of our fathers, Abram Isaac, and jacob, and of their righteous seed, which hast made heaven and earth with This 〈◊〉 is not in the 〈◊〉 but is 〈◊〉 out of the 〈◊〉 all their ornament, which hast bount the sea by the worth of thy commandment, which hast shut up the deep and sealed it by thy terrible and glorious Name, whom all do fear and tremble before thy power: for the majesty of thy glory can not be born, and thy angry threatening toward sinners is importable, but thy merciful promise is unmeasurable and unsearchable. For thou art the most high Lord, of great compassion, long suffering and most merciful, and repentest for man's miseries, Thon, o Lord, according to thy great goodness hast promised a Thou hast 〈◊〉 that repentance shall 〈◊〉 the way for them retur ne to thee. repentance and forgiveness to them that sin against thee, and for thy infinite mercies hast appointed repentance unto sinners that they may be saved, Thou therefore, o Lord that art the God of the just, hast not appointed repentance to the just (as) to Abram, and Isaac and jacob, which have not b He speaketh this in comparison of himself & those holy 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the scriptures, so that in respect of himself 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their sins nothing, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉. sinned against thee, but thou hast appointed repentance unto me that am Turrian sinner: for I have sinned above the number of the sand of the sea My transgressions, o Lord, are multiplied: my transgressions are exceeding many: and I am not worthy to behold and see the height of the heavens for the multitude of mine unrighteousness. I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I can not lift up mine head neither have any release. For I have provoked thy wrath and done evil before thee. I did not thy will, neither kept I thy commandments, I have set up abominations and have multiplied offences, Now therefore I bow the knee of mine heart, beseeching thee of grace. I have sinned, o Lord, I have sinned, and I acknowledge my transgressions: but I humbly 〈◊〉 thee, forgive me o Lord, forgive me & destroy me not with my transgressions Be not angry with me for ever by reserving evil for me neither 〈◊〉 me into the lower parts of the earth, For thou art the God. (even) the God of them that repent: & in me thou will't save all thy goodness for thou will't save me that an am unworthy, according to thy great mercy: therefore I will praise thee for ever all the days of my life, for all the power of the heavens praise thee, and thy is the glory for ever and ever. Amen. EZRA. THE ARGUMENT. AS the Lord is ever merciful unto his Church, and doth not punish them, but to the intent they should see their own miseries and be exercised under the cross, that they might contemn the world and aspire unto the heavens: so after that he had visited the jews and kept them now in bondage seventy years in a strange country among infideles and idolaters, he remembered his tender mercies and their infirmities, and therefore for his own sake raised them up a deliver, and moved both e the heart of the chief ruler to pity them, and also by him punished such, which had kept them in servitude. Notwithstanding jest they should grow into a contempt of God's great benefit, he keepeth them still in exercise and raiseth domestical enemies, which endeavour as much as they can to hindre their most worthy enterprises: yet by the exhortation of the Prophets they went forward by little and little till their work was finished. The autour of this book was Ezrá who was Priest, & scribe of the Law, as chap 7, 6. he returned to Jerusalem the first year of Darius who succeeded Cyrus, that is, more them forty years after the return of the sixt under Zerubbabel, when the Temple was built. He brought with him a great company and much treasures, with letters to the King's officers for all such things as should be necessary for the Temple: and at this coming he redressed that which was amiss, and set the things in good order. CHAP. I 1 Cyrus sendeth again the people that was in captivity. 8 And restoreth them their holy vessels. 2. Chro. 36. 2. 1 NOw * in a After that he and Darius had won Baby jon. the first 3. ez. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. jere. 23 12 & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. year os Cyrus King of persia [that the word of the Lord, (spoken) by the b Who promised them deliverance after that seventy years were past jer. 25 11. That is moved him, and gave him heart. mouth of jeremiáh might be accomplished] the Lord stirred up the ᶜ spirit of Cyrus' King of Persia, & he made a proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by writing saying, 2 Thus says Cyrus' King of Persia, The Lord God of heaven hath given me d For he was chief Monarch, and had many nations 〈◊〉 his dominion 〈◊〉 this heathen King confesseth to have received of the living G d. all the kingdoms of the earth, and he hath commanded me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Iudáh. 3 Who is he among you of all his people with whom his God is? let him go up to je rusalém which is in Iudáh, and build the house of the Lord God of Israel, he is the God, which is in Jerusalem. 4 And every one that remains in any place [where he sojourneth] e If any through 〈◊〉 were not able to return the King's commission was that 〈◊〉 shuldebe furni shed with 〈◊〉 rises. let the men of his place relieve him with silver and with gold, and with substance, and with cattle, f Which they 〈◊〉 selves should sand toward the repatation of the Temple. (and) with a willing offering, for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. 5 Then the chief fathers of Iudáh and Beniamin, and the Priests and Levites rose up, with all them whose spirit God had raised to go up, to build the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem. 6 And all g The Baby Jonians and Chaldeans gave them these presents: thus rather than the children of God should want for their necessities, he would stir up the heart of the very infideles to 〈◊〉 them. they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with substance and with cattle, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. 7 Also the King Cyrus brought forth the 2. Kin. 25. 13. vessels of the house of the Lord, * which 2 Chro. 36. 7. ier. 27. 19 Nebuchadnezzár had taken out of Jerusalem, dan. 1. 2. & had put them in the house of his god 8 Even then did Cyrus' King of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredáth the trea surer, and counted them unto h So the Chaldeans called Zerubbabel who was the chief governor, so that the preemi 〈◊〉 still remained in the house of David. Sheshbazzár the Prince of Iudáh. 9 And this is the number of them thirty ba sins of gold, a thousand basins of silver, nine and twenty i Which served to kill the beasts 〈◊〉 were offered insacrifice. knives. 10 Thirty bowls of gold (and) of silver bowls of the second sort, four hundredth and ten (and) of other vessels, a thousand. 11 All the vessels of gold & silver (were) five thousand and four hundredth. Sheshbazzár brought up all k With the jews that had been kept captives in Babylon. with them of the captivity that came up from Babel to jerusalém. CHAP. II The number of them that returned from the captivity. 1 THese * also are the sons a Meaning judea which, was a promise vince, that is, a country which was in subjection. of the provin Nehe. 7. 6. 8. esdr. 5. 7. ce, that went up out of the captivity [whom Nabuchadnezzar King of Babel had carried away unto Babel] and returned to Jerusalem, and to judáh, every one unto his city. 2 Which came with b Zerubbabel was chief captain, jeshua the high Priest, and Nehemiah a man of great 〈◊〉 went not now but came after. 54 years. Zerubbabel (to wit) le shua, Nehemiáh, Seraiáh, Reelaiáh, c This was not that 〈◊〉 which was 〈◊〉 kinsman, Mordecái Bilshan, Mispar, Beguai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men d Meaning of the common people of the people of Israel (was) 3 The sons of Parósh, two thousand, an hundredth, seventy and two: 4 The sons of Shephatiah, three hundredth seventy and two: 5 The sons of Arah, seven hundredth, and seventy and five: 6 The sons of “ Or, of the duke of Moab. Pahath Moah, of the sons of jeshúa (&) joab, two thousand, eight hundredth and twelve: 7 The sons of Elam, a thousand, two hundredth and four and fifty: 8 The sons of Zattú, nine hundredth, and five and forty: 9 The sons of Zaccai, sevenhundreth, and threescore: 10 The sons of Bani, six hundredth, and two and forty: 11 The sons of Behai, six hundredth, and three and twenty: 12 The sons of Azdag a thousand, two hundredth, and two and twenty: 13 The sons of Adonikam, six hundredth, three score and six. 14 The sons of Biguai, two thousand, and six and fifty: 15 The sons of Adin, four hundredth and four and fifty: 16 The sons of Ater of e Which 〈◊〉 of the posterity of Hezekiah. Hizkiah, ninety and eight: 17 The sons of Bezái, three hundredth, and three and twenty: 18 The son of jorah an hundredth and twelve 19 The sons of Hasshúm, two hundredth & three and twenty: 20 The sons of Gibbár, ninety and five: 21 f That is inhabirants: for so this word Son signifieth, when it is joined with the names of places. The sons of Beth-lehém, an hundredth and three and twenty: 22 The men of Netopháh: six and fifty: 23 The men of Anothóth, an hundredth and eight and twenty: 24 The sons of Azmáueth, two and forty 25 The sons of Kiriáth arim, of Chephiráh and Beeróth, seven hundredth and three and forty: 26 The sons of Haramáh and Gába, six hundredth, and one and twenty: 27 The men of Michmás, an hundredth, and two and twenty: 28 The sons of Bethel and Ai, two hundredth, and three and twenty: 29 The sons of Nebô, two and fifty: 30 The sons of Magbish, an hundredth and six and fifty: 31 The sons of the other Elám, a thousand and two hundredth, and four and fifty: 32 The sons or Harim, three hundredth and twenty. 33 The sons of Lodhadid, and Onô, seven hundredth, and five and twenty: 34 The sons of Ierichô, three hundredth and five and forty. 35 The sons of Senáah, three thousand: six hundredth and thirty. 36 ¶ Three g Before he hath declared the two tribes of judah & Benjamin and now cometh to the tribe of Le 〈◊〉 and beginneth 〈◊〉 the Priests. Priest of the sons of Iedaiáh of the house of jeshúa, nine hundredth seventy and three: 37 ¶ The sons of Immér, a thousád and two and fifty: 38 The sons of Pashúr, a thousand, two hundredth and seven and forty, 39 The sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. 40 ¶ () The 〈◊〉. The Levites: the son of jeshúa, and Kadmiél of the sons of Hodaviáh, seventy and four. 41 ¶ () The Singers. The singers: the son of Asàph, an hundredth and eight and twenty. 42 ¶ () The, Porters. The sons of the porters: the sons of Shallúm, the sons of Atér, the sons of Talmón, the sons of Akkúb the sons of Hatitá, the sons of Shobái: all (were) an hundredth and nine and thirty. 43 ¶ The h So called because they were given to the sacrifices, and came of the Cibionites which were appointed to this use by johua, josh, 9, 23. Nethinims the sons of Zihá, the sons of Hasuphá, the sons of Tabbaóth, 44 The sons of Kerôs, the sons of Siahá the sons of Padón. 45 The sons of Lebanáh, the sons of Hagabáh, the sons of Akkúb, 46 The sons ot Hagáb, the sons of Shálái, the sons of Hanán, 47 The sons of Giddél, the sons of Gáhar the sons of Reaiáh, 48 The sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, the sons of Gazzám, 49 The sons of Vzzá, the sons of Paséah the sons of Besái, 50 The sons of Asnáh, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephusim, 51 The sons of Bakbúh: the sons of Haku pá, the sons of Harhur, 52 The sons of Bazlúth, the sons of Mehidá, the sons of Harshá, 53 The sons of Barcosthe sons of Shiserá the sons of Thámah, 54 The sons of Neziáh, the sons of Hatiphá. 55 The sons of Salomons i Which came of them that Solomon had appointed for the work of the Temple. servants: the sons of Sotài, the sons of Sophéreth, the sons of Perudà, 56 The sons of jaaláh, the sons of Darkón, the sons of Giddél. 57 The sons of Shephatiáh, the sons of Hattil the sons of Pochéreth Hazzebaim, the sons of Ami. 58 All the Nethinims, and the sons of Salo mons servants (were) three hundredth ninety and two. 59 ¶ And these went up from Telmeláh, and from Telharshá, Cherúb, Addan, (and) Immér, but they cold not discern their father's house and their seed, whether they were of Israel, 60 The sons of Delaiah, the sons of Tobiáh, the sons of Nekodá, six hundredth and two and fifty. 61 And of the sons of the Priests, the sons of Habaiáh, the sons of Coz, the sons of k Of him is made mention. 2. Sam. 17. 27. & 19 〈◊〉 and because the Priest's office was hadin contempt these would have changed their estate by their name, and so by God's just iud gement 〈◊〉 both the estimation of the world and the dignity of their office. Barzillai, which took of the daughters of Barzillái the Giliadite to wife, and was called after their name. 62 These sought their writing of the genealogies, but they were not found: therefore were they put from the priesthood. 63 And l This is a Chalde name and signifieth him that hath autoritieover over others. Tirshátha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy thing, till there rose up a Priest with m Read, Exod. 28. 30. Urim and Thūmim. 64 The whole Congregation together (was) too and forty thousand, three hundredth and threescore, 65 Beside their servants and their maids: of whom (were) seven thousand, three hundredth and seven and thirty: and among them (were) two hundredth singing men and singing women. 66 Their horses (were) seven hundredth, & six and thirty: their mules, two hundredth and five and forty: 67 Their camels four hundredth and five and thirty: their asses, six thousand, seven hundredth and twenty. 68 And (certain) of the chief fathers, when they came to the house of the Lord, which was in Jerusalem, they offered willingly for the house of God, to set it up upon his foundation. 69 They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work (even) one and threescore thousand n Which mount to of our money 24826 li. 13, shil. 4. d. esteeming the french crown at. 6. shil. 4 d. for the dram is the eight 〈◊〉 of an ounce, & the ount ce the eight part of a mark. drams of gold & five thousand o Which are called mine, and contain a piece two make 〈◊〉. frankes, which 〈◊〉 to of our many. 69666 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. hill. 4 d. so that the whole some was. 94493 li. 26 shil. 8 d. pieces of silver and an hundredth Priests garments. 70 So the Priests & the Levites, and a (certei ne) of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims dwelled in their cities, and all Israel in their cities. CHAP. III 1 They build the altar of God. 6 They offer to the Lord 7 They prepare for the Temple. 11 And sing unto the Lord. 1 ANd * when the a Called Tishri, which answereth to part of 〈◊〉 by'r and part of October. seventh month was come, and the children of Israel (were) in their cities, the people assembled themselves as one man unto Jerusalem. 2 Then stood up jeshua the son of jozadák, 3. Esdr. 5. 47. an his brethren the Priests, and zerubbabel the b Meaning, nephew, for he was the son of 〈◊〉 read 2. Chro. 3. 19 son of Shealtiél, & his brethren, end builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burned offerings thereon, as it is written in the Law of Moses the man of God. 3 And they set the altar upon c In the place where Solomon had placed it. his bases [for fear (was) among them, because of the people of those countries] therefore they offered burned offerings thereon unto the Lord, (even) burned offerings in the morning and at even. 4 They kept also the feast of the Tabernacles, as it is written, and the burned offering * Exod. 23. 16. daily, by number according to the custom day by day. 5 And afterward d That is after the feast of Tabernacles. the continual burned offering, both in the new months and in all the feast days that were consecrated unto the Lord, and in all the oblations willingly offered unto the Lord 6 From the first day of the seventh month be 'gan they to offer burned offerings unto the Lord but the foundation of the Temple of the Lord was not laid. 7 They gave money also unto the masons, and to the workmen, and meat and drink, and oil unto them of Zid on and of Tie rus, to bring them cedar wood from Leba nón to the sea unto “ Or, joppes. japhô, according to the grant that they had of Cyrus' King of Persia, 8 ¶ And in the second year of their coming unto the house of God in Jerusalem in the e Which month contained part of April and part of May, for in the mean season they had provided for things 〈◊〉 for the work. second month began Zerubbabel the some ne of Shealtiél, and jeshua the son of Io zadák, and the remnant of their brethren the Priests and the Levites, & all they that were come out of the captivity unto jeru salém, and appointed the Levites from twenty year old & above, to set forward the work of the house of the Lord 9 And jeshúa f They gave them exhortations and encouraged every man for ward in the work. stood with his sons, and his brethren (and) Kadmiél with his sons (&) the sons of Iudáh together to set forward the workmen in the house of God, and the sons of Henadád with their sons, and their brethren the Levites. 10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the Temple of the Lord they appointed the Priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asáph with cymbales, to praise the LORD * after the ordinance of David King of Israel. 〈◊〉. Chro 16. 8. 11 Thus they sang when they gave praise, and when they gave thanks unto the Lord, For he is good, for his mercy (endureth) for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. 12 Many also of the Priests and the Levites & the chief of the fathers, ancient men, which had seen the first house, [when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes] g Because they law that it 〈◊〉 nothing so 〈◊〉 that Temple which Solomon had built, notwithstanding Agnostus geus 〈◊〉 them and prophesieth that it shall be more beautiful than the first meaning the spiritual Temple which are the 〈◊〉 of Christ's body. wept with a loud voice: and many shouted a loud for joy, 13 So that the people cold not discern the sound of the shout for joy, from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud cry, and the noise was herded far of. CHAP. four 2 The building of the Temple is hindered and how. 11 Letters to Artaxerxes, and the answer. 1 But a Meaning the in habitants of Samaria, whom the King of 〈◊〉 had placed in the stead of the ten tribes. 2. King 17. 24. & 19 17. The see professed God, but worshipped idols also, and the 〈◊〉 were the greatest enemies to the true servants of God. the adversaries of Iudáh and Beniamin herded, that the children of the captivity builded the Temple unto the Lord God of Israel. 2 And they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief fathers, and said unto them, We will build with you, for we seek the Lord your God as you (do) and we have sacrificed unto him since the time of Esár Had on King of ashúr which brought us up hither. 3 Then Zerubbabel, and jeshúa, and the rest of the chief fathers of Israel, said unto them It is not for you, but for us to build the house unto our God: b For 〈◊〉 perceived what 〈◊〉 pretence was, to wit to erect idola try in stead of 〈◊〉 religion. for we ourselves together will build it unto the Lord God of Israel, as King Cyrus the King of Persia hath commanded us, 4 Wherefore the people of the land ” Ebr. made their hands 〈◊〉. discouraged the people of Iudáh, and troubled them in building, 5 And they c They bribed the governors under the King, to hinder their work, thus they that halt, can not abide, that God should be purely served. hired counsellors against them to hinder their device, all the days of Cyrus' King of Persia, even until the reign of Darius' King of Persia. 6 And in the reign of d He was also call led 〈◊〉, which is a Persian name some think it was Cambyses Cyrus' son, or 〈◊〉 as vers. Ahashueròsh [in the beginning of his reign] written they an accusation against the inhabitants of Iudáh and Jerusalem. 7 And in the days of e Called 〈◊〉 which signifieth in the Persiam tongue, an excellent warrior. Artahsháshte, Mithredáth, Tabeél, and the rest of their companions written when it was peace unto Artahshashte King of Persia, and the writing of the letter was the Aramites writing, and the thing declared (was) in the language of the Aramites. 8 Rehúm the “ Or, counsellor. chancellor, and Shimshái the scribe written a letter against Jerusalem to Artahsháshte the King, in this sort. 9 Then (written) Rehúm the chancellor, and Shimshái the scribe, and their companions f These were certain people, which the 〈◊〉 placed in Samaria in stead of the ten tribes. Din aié, and Apharsatcaié, Tarpelaié, Apharsaié, Archevaié, Bablaié, Shushanchaié, Dehaué, Elmaié, 10 And the rest of the peole whom the great and noble g Some think it was 〈◊〉 but rather Salma nasar. Asnappár brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and other that are beyond the h To wit, 〈◊〉 tes, and he means in respect, of Babel that they dwelled beyond it. River and i Which 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 people that 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. Cheéneth. 11 ¶ This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto King Artahsháshte, THY SERVANTS the men beyond the River and Cheéneth, (salute thee.) 12 Be it known unto the King that the jews which came up from thee to us, are come unto Jerusalem [a city 〈◊〉 and wicked] and build, and lay the foundations of the walls, and have joined the foundations. 13 Be it known now unto the King, that if this city be built, and the foundations of the walls laid, they will not give tolle, tribute, nor k Meaning, the gifts that are wont to be given to Kings when they pass by any country custom: so shalt thou hinder the King's tribute. 14 Not we therefore because ” Ebr. In the Chalde, we have eaten the 〈◊〉 of the palaces. we have been brought up in the (Kings) palace, it was not meet for us to see the King's dishonour: for this cause have we sent and certified the King. 15 That one may search in the book of the Chronicles of thy fathers, and thou shalt find in the book of the Chronicles, and per 〈◊〉 that this city is rebellious and noy some unto Kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition of old time, for the which 'cause this city was destroyed. 16 We certify the King (therefore,) that if this city be builded, and the foundation of the walls laid, by this means the portion beyond the River shall not be thy. 17 ¶ The King sent an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and 〈◊〉 the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwelled in Samaria, and unto the other beyond the River, l Some read for Shelam, 〈◊〉 or greeting. Shelám and m Called also 〈◊〉, as vers. 11. Cheéth. 18 ¶ The letter which you sent unto us, hath been openly read before me. 19 And I have commanded and they have preached, and found, that this city of old time hath made insurrection against Kings, and hath rebelled, and rebellion hath been committed therein. 20 There have been mighty Kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all beyond the River, and tolle, tribute, and custo me was given unto them. 21 Make you now a decree, that those men may cease, and that the city be not built, till I have given (another) commandment. 22 Take heed now that you fail not to do this: why should damage grow to hurt the King? 23 When the copy of King Artahshashtes letter was read before Rehum and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in all the haste to Jerusalem unto the jews, and caused them to cease by force and power. 24 Then n Not all together: for 〈◊〉 Prophets exhorted them to 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 less diligence because of the 〈◊〉. ceased the work of the house of God, which was in Jerusalem, and 〈◊〉 stay un to the second year of Darius' King of Persia. CHAP. V. 1 Haggai and 〈◊〉 hatiah do prophecy. 3 The work of the Temple goeth forward contrary to the mind of Tatnai 6 His 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. 1 THen “ Or, Haggeus. Hag 1. 〈◊〉. * Haggai a Prophet and Zechariah the son of Id do a Prophet prophesied unto the jews that were in judah, and Jerusalem, 3. 〈◊〉. 6. 6. in the Name of the God of Israel, (even) unto them. 2 Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiél, and jeshua the son of Iozadak arose, and began to build the house of God at Jerusalem, and with them (were) the Prophets of God, which a Which encouraged them 〈◊〉 go forward and accused them that they were more careful to 〈◊〉 their own 〈◊〉 then zealous to build the Temple of God. help them. 3 ¶ At the same time came to them Tatnai, which was captain beyond the River, and Shetherboznai and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath given you commandment to build this house, and to lay the 〈◊〉 of these walls? 4 b That is, the enemies asked this. as ver. 10. Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that build this building? 5 But the c 〈◊〉 savour and the 〈◊〉 of strength. eye of their GOD was upon the 〈◊〉 of the jews, that they cold not 'cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they answered by letters thereunto. 6 The copy of the letter, that Tatnai Captain beyond the River, and Shetherboznai and 〈◊〉 companions Apharsechaié, [which 〈◊〉 beyond the River] sent unto King Darius. 7 They sent a letter unto him, wherein it was written thus, UNTO DARIUS the King all peace. 8 Be it known unto the King, that we went into the province of judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with “ Or, 〈◊〉. great stones, and beams are laid in the walls, and this work is wrought speedily, and prospereth in their hands. 9 Then asked we those Elders, and said unto them thus, Who hath given you commandment to build this house, and to say the foundation of these walls? 10 We asked their names also, that we might certify thee, (and) that we might writ the names of the men that were their rulers. 11 But they answered us thus, and said, We 〈◊〉 the servants of the God of heaven and earth and build the house that was built of old (and) many years ago, which a d To wit, Solomon. great King of Israel * builded, and founded it. 12 But after that our fathers had provoked the God of heaven unto wrath, * he gave them over into the hand of Nebuchadnezzár King 1. King. 6. 2. of Babel the Chaldean, and he destroyed this 2. Chro. 3 2. house, and carried the people away captive 2. King. 34. 2. and 〈◊〉. 9 unto Babel. 13 But in the e Read Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. first year of Cyrus' King of Babel. King Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. 14 And the vessels of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzár took out of the Temple, that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the Temple of Babel, those did Cyrus the King take out of the Temple of Babel, and they gave them unto (one) f Read Chap. 1. 8. Sheshbazzár by his name, whom he had made captain. 15 And he said unto him, Take these vessels & go thy way, and put them in the Temple that is in lerusalém, and let the house of God be built in his place. 16 Then came the same Sheshbazzár and laid the foundation of the house of God, which is in Jerusalem, and since that time even until now, hath it been in building, yet is it not finished. 17 Now therefore if it please the King, let there be search made in the house of the King's g Meaning, in the libratie, or placesw erelaye the registers, or records of times. treasures, which is there in Babel, whether a decree hath been made by King Cyrus, to build this house of God in Jerusalem, and let the King sand (his) mind concerning this. CHAP. VI At the commandment of Darius' King of Persia, after the Temple was builded and dedicated the children of Israel keep the feast of unleavened bread. 1 THen * King Darius gave commandment, Esdr. 6. 21. and they made search in the ” Ebr. house of books. library of the treasures, which were there laid up in Babel. 2 And there was found in a a Wherein were the acts of the Kings of Medes and Persians. coffer [in the palace that was in the province of the Medes] a volume, and therein was it thus written (as) a memorial, 3 IN THE FIRST year of King Cyrus, King Cyrusmade a decree for the house of God in Jerusalem, Let the house be built, (even) the place where they offered, sacrifices & let the walls thereof be joined together: let the height thereof (be) threescore cubits (&) the breadth thereof threescore cubits. 4 Three “ Or, rows or courses. orders of “ Or, marble. great stones, and one order of tymbre, and let the expenses be given of the King's house. 5 And also let them tender the vessels of the house of God [of gold and silver, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the Temple which was in Jerusalem, and brought unto Babel] and let b Meaning, zetubbabél, to who me he giveth charge. him go unto the Temple that is in lerusalém to his place and put them in the house of God. 6 Therefore Tatnái captain beyond the River, and Sherhár Boznái, [and their companions Apharsecaié, which are beyond the River] be you far c Meddle not with them, neither hinder them. from thence. 7 Suffer you the work of this house of God, that the captain of the jews and the Elders of the jews may build this house of God in his place, 8 For I have given a commandment what you shall do to the Elders of these jews for the building of this house of God, that of there venues of the King, which is of the tribute beyond the River, there be incontinently expenses given unto these men that they d For lack of money. cease not. 9 And that which they shall have need of, let it be given unto them day by day, whether it beyong bullocks, orrams, or lambs for the burned offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the Priests that are in Jerusalem, that there be no fault, 10 That they may have to offer sweet odours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the King's life, and for his sons. 11 And I have made a decree, that whosoever shall altar this sentence, the wood shall be pulled down from his house, and shallbe set up, (and) he shall be hanged thereon, and his house shall be made a dung hill for this. 12 And the God that hath caused his Name e Who hath appointed that place to have his name called upon there. to dwell there destroy all Kings and people that put to their hand to altar, (and) to destroy this house of God, which is in jerusalem. Darius have made a decree, let it be done with speed. 13 ¶ * Then Tatn áithe captain beyond the 3. Esdr. 7. 1. River, (and) Shethár Boznái and their companions, according to that which Darius had sent, so they did speedily. 14 So the Elders of the jews builded, and they prospered by the prophesying of f Whom God stiredup to assure them that would give their work good success. Hag gái the Prophet, and Zechariah the son of 〈◊〉, and they builded and finished it, by the appointment of the God of Israel, & by the commandment of Cyrus and Darius, and Artah shshte King of Persia. 15 And this house was finished the third day of the month g This is the twelft month, and containeth part of February and part of March. Adar, which was h And the two and fortieth after their first return. the sixt year of the reign of King Darius. 16 ¶ And the children of Israel, the Priests, and the Levites, and the residue of the children of the 〈◊〉 kept the dedication of this house of God with joy. 17 And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundredth bullocks, two hundredth rams, four hundredth lambs and twelve goats, for the sin of all Israel, according to the number of the tribes of Israel. 18 And they set the Priests in their order, and the Levites in their courses over the service of God in Jerusalem, as it is written in the * Nomb. 3. 6. & 8. 〈◊〉. book of Moses. 19 And the children of the captivity kept the passover on the fourtente (day) of the first month. 20 [For the Priests and the Levites were purified altogether] and they killed the Passeover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the Priests, & for themselves. 21 So the children of Israel which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had i Which were of the heathen and forsaken their idolatry to worship the true God. separated themselves unto them, from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the Lord God of Israel, did eat, 22 And they kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the Lord had made them glad, and turned the heart of the King of k Meaning, Dari us who was king of the Medes, Persians and 〈◊〉. ashur unto them, to ” Ebr. to strengthen their, hands encourage them in the work of the house of God, (even) the God of Israel. CHAP. VII. 1 By the commandment of the King, Ezra and his companions come to Jerusalem. 27 He giveth thanks to God. 1 NOw after these things, in the reign of a The hebrews written, that divers of the Kings of Persia were called by this name, as Pharaoh was a common name to the King of Egypt, and Cesar to the emperors Roman. Artahshashte King of Persia, (was) Ezrá the son of Seraiáh, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah. 2 The son of Shallum, the son of Zadók, the son of Ahitub. 3 The son of Amariáh, the son of Azariáh, the son of Meraioth. 4 The son of Zeraiah, the son of Vzzi, the son of Bukki. 5 The son of Abisshua, the son of Phinehás, the son of Eleazar, the son of b Ezra deduceth his kindred, 〈◊〉 he cometh to Aaron, to prove that he came of him. Aarôu, the chief Priest. 6 This Ezrâ came up from Babel, and was a c He showeth here what a 〈◊〉 is, 〈◊〉 had charge to writ the Law and to expound it, whom Mark 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉. Mar. 12 28. Mat. and Luke call him a lawyer, or doctor of the Law. Mat. 22. 35, Luke. 10. 25. scribe prompt in the Law of Mosés, which the Lord God of Israel had given, and the King gave him all his request according to the hand of the Lord his God (which was) upon him. 7 And there went up (certain) of the children of Israel; and of the Priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims unto Jerusalem, in the seventh year of King Artah shashte. 8 And he came to jerusalem in the d That contained part of julie and part of August. fift month, which was in the seventh year e Of King Darius. of the King. 9 For upon the first (day) of the first month began he to go up from Babel, and on the first (day) of the fift month came he to Ierusalém, according to the good hand of his God (that was) upon him. 10 For Ezrá had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teacheth precepts and judgements in Israel. 11 ¶ And this is the copy of the letter that King Artah shashte gave unto Ezra the Priest (and) scribe, (even) a writer of the words of the commandments of the Lord, and of his statutes over Israel. 12 Artah shashte King of Kings to Ezrá the Priest and perfit scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, and to f Some take this for the name of a people, some for time or continuance, meaning that the King wished him long life. Cheéneth. 13 I have given commandment, that every one, that is willing in my kingdom of the people of Israel, and of the Priests, and Levites g Which remained as yet in Babylon, and had not returned with zerubbabel. to go to Jerusalem with thee, shall go. 14 Therefore art thou sent of the King and his seven counsellors, to h To examine who lived according to the Law inquire in judah and Jerusalem, according to the Law of thy God which is in i Whereof theu 〈◊〉 expert. thy hand. 15 And to carry the silver and the gold, which the King and his counsellors willingly of far unto the God of Israel [whose habitation is in Jerusalem. 16 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babel, with the free offering of the people, and that which the Priests offer willingly to the house of their God which is in Jerusalem. 17 That thou mayest buy speedily with that silver, bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings: and thou shalt offer them upon the altar of the house of my God, which is in Jerusalem. 18 And whatsoever it please thee and thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver, and gold, do you it according to the will of your k As you know best may serve to God's glory. God. 19 And the vessels that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God, those deliver thou before God in Jerusalem. 20 And the residue that shallbe needful for the house of thy God, which shallbe meet for thee to bestow, thou shalt bestow it out of the King's treasure house. 21 And I King Artah shashte have given commandment to all the treasurers which are beyon dei the River, that whatsoever Ezrá I Which was the River Euphrates, and they were beyond 〈◊〉 respect of Babylon. the Priest and scribe of the Law of the God of heaven shall require of you, that it be done incontinently. 22 Unto an hundredth talents of silver, unto an hundredth ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. measures of wheat, and unto an hundredth baths of wine, and unto an hundredth m Read. 1. King. 7. 26. and. 2. Chro. 2. 10. baths of oil, and salt without writing. 23 Whatsoever (is) by the commandment of the GOD of heaven, let it be done speedily for the house of the God of heaven: for why should he be wrath n This de 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉 caused 〈◊〉 to use this liberality, and not the love that he 〈◊〉 to God's glory or affection to his people. against the realm of of the King, and children? 24 And we certify you, that upon any of the Priests, Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers in this house of God, there shall no governor lay upon them tolle, tribute nor custom. 25 And thou Ezrá [after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand] o He gave Ezra full authority to 〈◊〉 all things according to the word of God, and to punish them that resisted and would not 〈◊〉 setiudges and are biters, which may judge all the people that is beyond the River, (even) all that know the Law of thy God, and teach you (them) that know it not. 26 And whosoever will not do the Law of thy God, and the King's law, let him have judgement without delay, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. 27 p Thus Ezra gave God thanks for that he gave him so good 〈◊〉 in his affairs by reason of the King. Blessed (be) the Lord God of our fathers which so hath put in the King's heart, to beautify the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem. 28 And hath inclined mercy toward me, before the King and his counsellors, and before all the Kings mighty princes: and I was comforted by the hand of the Lord my God (which was) upon me, and I gathered the chief of israel to go up with me. CHAP. VIII. 1 The number of them that returned to Jerusalem with Ezra 21 He causeth them to fast. 24 He admonisheth the Priests of their duty. 31 What they did when they came to Jerusalem. 1 THese * are now the chief fáthers of them, 〈◊〉 Esdr. 8. 31. and the genealogy of them that came up with me from Babel, in the reign of King a Read Chap. 7. 1 Arthshashte. 2 Of the sons of Phine has, Gersnóm: of the sons of It hamar, Daniel: of the sons of David, Hattush: 3 Of the sons of She ohaniah, of the sons of Pharósh, Zechariah, and with him the count of the males, an hundredth and fifty. 4 Of the sons of “ Or, Captain 〈◊〉 Moab. Pahath Moáb, Elihoenai, the son of Zerahiáh, and with him two hundredth males. 5 Of the sons of Shechaniah, the son of 〈◊〉, and with him three hundredth males. 6 And of the sons of Adin, Ebed the son of 〈◊〉, and with him fifty males. 7 And of the sons of Elám, jeshaiah the son of Athaliah, and with him seventy males. 8 And of the sons of Shephatiáh, Zebadiáh the son of Michaél, and with him four scoremales. 9 Of the sons of Ioáb, Obadiáh the son of Iehiél, and with him two hundredth and eighteen males. 10 And of the sons of Shelomith the son of josiphiah, and with him an hundredth and three scoremales. 11 And of the sons of Bebái, Zechariáh, the son of 〈◊〉, and with him eight and twenty males. 12 And of the sons of Azgád, johanan the son of 〈◊〉, and with him an hundredth and ten males. 13 And of the sons of Adonikam, (that were the b That came to go with 〈◊〉. last, whose names are these: Eliphélet, Iehiél and Shemaiah, and with them three scoremales. 14 And of the sons of Biguai, Vthai, and Zab bud, and with them seventy males. 15 And I gathered them to the c To that place of Euphrates, 〈◊〉 Ahava the river 〈◊〉 into it. River that goeth toward Ahauá, and there abode we three day es: then I viewed the people, and the Priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi. 16 Therefore sent Into 〈◊〉, to Ariél, to Shemeiah, and to Elnathán, and to jarib, and to Elnathán, and to Nathán, and to Zechariáh, and to Meshullam the chief, and to joiarib and to Elnathán, men of understanding. 17 And I gave them commandment, to Iddô the d He was the 〈◊〉 that taught there the Law of God unto the Levites. chiefest at the place of Casephiá, and I ” Ebr. put word in than mouth. told them the words that they should speak to Iddom, (and) to his brethten the Nethmims at the place of Casiphiá, that they should 'cause the ministers of the house of our God to come unto us. 18 So by the good hand of our GOD (which was) upon us, they brought us a man of understanding of the sons of Mahali the son of Levi, the son of Israel, and Sherebiah with his sons and his brethren, (〈◊〉) eighteen. 19 Also Hashabiah, and with him jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his brethren, and their sons twenty. 20 And of the e Read Cham 2. 42 Nethinims, whom David had set, and the princes for the service of the Levites, two hundredth and twenty of the Ne thinims, which all were named by name. 21 And these at the River, by Ahauá, I proclaimed a fast, that we might humble f He showeth that the end of fasting 〈◊〉 to humble the body to the spirit, which must proceed of the heart 〈◊〉 touched, or else it is but hypocrisy our selves before our GOD, and seek of him a right way for us, and for our children, and for all our substance. 22 For I was g He thought it better to 〈◊〉 himself to the protection of God then by 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉 means, to give an occasion to others to think that he did doubt of God's power. ashamed to require of the King an army and horsemen, to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken to the King, saying, The hand of our God (is) upon all them that seek him, in goodness, but his power and his wrath (is) against all them that forsake him. 23 So we fasted, and besought our God for this: and he was entreated of us. 24 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the Priests, Sherehiah, (and) Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them. 25 And weighed then the 〈◊〉 and the gold, and the veslels, (even) the offering of the house of our God, (which) the King and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel that were present had offered. 16 And I weighed unto their hand six hundredth and fifty h Read. 〈◊〉. King. 9 〈◊〉. talents of silver, and in silver vessel, an hundredth talents, (and) in gold, an hundredth talents. 27 And twenty basins of gold, of a thousand i Read. Chap. 〈◊〉 2. 69. drams, and two vessels of shining brass very good, and precious as gold. 28 ¶ And I said unto them, You are consecrated unto the Lord, and the vessels (are) consecrated, and the gold and the silver (are) freely offered unto the Lord God of your fathers. 29 Watch you, and keep (them) until you weigh them before the chief Priests and the Levites, and the chief fathers of Israel in jerusalem in the chambers of the house of the Lord. 30 So the Priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver and of the gold, and of the vessels to bring (them) to Jerusalem, unto the house of our God. 31 ¶ Then we departed from the River of Ahava on the twelft (day) of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem, and the hand of our God was upon us, and delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as laid k This declared that their journey was full of danger, and yet God delivered them 〈◊〉 to their prayer. wait by the way. 32 And we came to 〈◊〉, and abode there three days. 33 And on the 〈◊〉 day was the silver weighed, and the gold and the vessel in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of uriáh the Priest, and with him (was) Eleazarthe son of Phinehas, and with them (was) jozabad the son of jeshua, and Noa diah the son of Binnui the l This was a token of a good conscience and of his integrity, that he would have witnesses of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Levites. 34 By nomher and by weight of every one, and all the weight was written at the same time. 35 Also the children of the captivity, which were come out of captivity, offered burned offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy & seven lambs, (&) twelve he goats for sin: all (was) a burned offering of the Lord 36 And they delivered the King's commission unto the King's officers, & to the captains beyond the River: and they promoted the people, and the house of God. CHAP. IX. 1 Ezrá complaineth on the people that 〈◊〉 turned themselves from God, and married with the Gentiles, 5 He prayeth unto God. 1 WHen * as these things were done, the 1. Esdr 9, 69. rulers came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the Priests and the Levites are not a From the time 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 home 〈◊〉 until the 〈◊〉 of Ezrá, they had degenerate contrary to the Law of God, and 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 lawful, Deu. 7, 3. separated from the people of the lands [as touching their abomination] (to wit,) of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the 〈◊〉, the jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites the Egyptians, and the Amorites. 2 For they have taken their daughters to themselves, and to their sons, and they have mixed the holy seed with the people of the lands and the hand of the b That is, the 〈◊〉 are the 〈◊〉 beginners hereof. princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass. 3 But when I herded this saying, I rend my clotheses & my garment, and 〈◊〉 of the here of mine head, and of my herd, & 〈◊〉 down c As one doubting 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 benefits 〈◊〉 us or else destroy 〈◊〉 which he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. astonished. 4 And there assembled unto me all that feared the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of them of the captivity. And I sat down astonished until the * 〈◊〉 sacrifice. Exod. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. mine heaviness, & when I had rend my clotheses and my garment, I fell upon my knees, & spread out mine hands unto the Lord my God, 6 And said, O my God, I am confounded and ashamed, to lift up mine eyes unto thee my God: for our iniquities are increased over d That 〈◊〉, we are 〈◊〉 insinne our head, and our 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 up unto e They so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not grow greater. the heaven. 7 From the days of our fathers have we been in a great 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 our iniquities have we, our 〈◊〉, (&) 〈◊〉 Priests been delivered into the hand 〈◊〉 the Kings of the lands, unto the sword, into captivity into a spoil, and into confusion of face, as (appeareth) this day. 8 And now for a title space grace hath been showed from the Lord our God, in causing a remnant to escape, and in giving us a f In giving us a resting place, it is a similitude taken of them that remain still in a place. Which smite 〈◊〉 to hung things upon, Isa. 22, 23. nail in his holy place, that our GOD may light our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our servitude. 9 For (though) we were bondmen, yet our God hath not forsaken us in our bondage, but hath inclined mercy unto us in the sight of the Kings of Persia, to give us life, (and) to erect the house of our God, and to redress the desolate places thereof, and to give us a wallin Iudáh and in Jerusalem. 10 And now, our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy commandments. 11 Which thou hast commanded by thy servants Exod. 23, 32. & 34, 12, 15. the Prophets, saying, * The land where unto you go to possess it, is an unclean land, Leu. 7, 23. because of the filthiness of the people of the lands, which by their abominations, (and) by their uncleanness have filled it from 〈◊〉 to corner. 12 Now therefore shall you not give your daughters unto their sons, neither shalye take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek Deut. 23, 5. their * peace nor wealth for ever, that you may be strong and eat the goodness of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your sons for ever. 13 And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespasses [seeing that thou our God hast hayed (us from being) beneath g Hast not utterly cast us down and destroyed us for our 〈◊〉, Deu. 28, 3. for our iniquities, & hast given us such deliverance] 14 Should we return to break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of such abominations? wouldest not thou be angry to ward us till thou hadst consumed (us,) so that there (should be) no remnant nor any escaping? 15 O Lord God of Israel, thou art just, for we have been h He 〈◊〉 that God is 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 his people, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a residue to 〈◊〉 me he 〈◊〉 favour. reserved to escape, as (appeareth) this day: behold, we are before thee in our 〈◊〉: therefore we can not stand before thee because of it. CHAP. X. 1 The people repent and turn, and put away their strange wives. 1 While * Ezrá prayed thus, & a He 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 of the people. confessed 2 Esdr. 8. 92. himself weeping, and falling down before the house of God, there assembled unto of israel a very great Congregation of men and women & children: for the people wept with a great lamentation. 2 Then Shecaniáh the son of Iehiél one of the sons of Elám, answered, & said to Ezrá, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange 〈◊〉 of the people of the land, yet now there is b Meaning, that God would 〈◊〉 we them to 〈◊〉. hope in Israel concerning this. 3 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God, to put away c Which are strangers and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 Law of God. all the wives [& such as are born of them] according to the counsel of the Lord, and of those that fear the commandments of our God, and let it be done according to the Law. 4 Arise: for the matter d Because GOD 〈◊〉 given thee 〈◊〉, & learning to persuade 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 herein and to command 〈◊〉. belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of comfort and do it. 5 ¶ Then arose Ezrá, & caused the chief Priests the Levites, & all Israel, to swear that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 according to this word. So they swore. 6 * And Ezrá rose up from before the house of 3 Esdr. 9, 〈◊〉. God, and went into the chambre of johanán the son of Eliashib: he went even thither, (but) he did eat neither bread, nor drunk water: for he mourned, because of the transgression of them of the captivity. 7 And they caused a proclamation to go 〈◊〉 ghout judáh and Jerusalem, unto ” Ebr. sons of the 〈◊〉. all them of the captivity, that they should assemble themselves unto Jerusalem. 8 And whosoever would not come within three days according to the counsel of the princes and Elders, all his substance should be “ Or, condemned for fait, & he should be separate from the Congregation of them of the captivity. 9 ¶ Then all the men of Iudáh & Benjamin assembled themselves unto Jerusalem within three days, which was the twentieth (day) of the e which contained part of Nouember and part of December. ninte month, and all the people sat in the street of the house of God, trembling for this matter, and forth f For the season was given to rai ne, & so the wether was more sharp & cold, & also their conscience touched them rain. 10 And Ezrá the Priest stood up, and said unto them, You have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to g You have laid one sin upon another. increase the trespass of Israel. 11 Now therefore h Read josh. 7, 19 give praise unto the Lord God of your fathers, and do his will and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. 12 And all the Congregation answered, & said with a loud voice, So will we do according to thy words unto us. 13 But the people are many, and it is a rainy wether, and we are not able to stand with out neither (is it) the work of one day or two: for we are many that have offended in this thing. 14 Let our 〈◊〉 stand therefore i Let them be appointed to exami ne this matter. before all the Congregation, and let all them which have taken strange wives in our cities, come at the time appointed, and with them the Elders of every city and the 〈◊〉 thereof, till the fierce wrath of our God for this matter turn away from us. 15 Then were appointed Jonathan the son of Asahél, & jahaziáh the son of Tikuáh óuer this matter, and Meshullám and Shabbethái the Levites helped them. 16 And they of the captivity did so and k They were to the 〈◊〉 cities to sit on this matter which was three months in 〈◊〉. departed, (even) Ezráthe Priest, (&) the men (that were) chief fathers to the family of their fathers by name, & sat down in the first day of the tent month to examine the matter. 17 And until the first day of the first month they were finishing the business with all the men that had taken strange wives, 18 And of the sons of the Priests there were men found, that had taken strange wives, (to wit,) of the sons of jeshúa, the son of jozadák, & of his brethren, Maaseiáh, A Eliézer, and jarib and Gedaliáh. 19 And they gave l As a token that they would keep promise & do it. their hands, that they would put away their wives, and they that had trespassed, (gave) a ram for their trespass. 20 And of the sons of Immér, Honanis, and Zebadiáh. 21 And of the sons of Harim, Maaseiáh, and Eliiáh, and Shemaiáh, and Iehiél, and Vzziáh 22 And of the sons of Pashúr, Elioenái, Maa seiáh, Ishmael, Nethaneél, Iozabád, and Elasáh. 23 And of the Levites, Iozabád and Shimei and Kelaiáh, [which is Kelitáh] Pethahiáh, judáh and Eliézer. 24 And of the singers, Eliashib. And of the porters, Shallum, and Tellém, and Vri. 25 And of m Meaning, of the common people: for before the spoke of the Priests & Levites Israel: of the sons of Parôsh, Ramiáh, and jesiáh, and Malchiáh, and Miámin, and Eleazár, and Malchiiáh, and Benaiáh. 26 And of the sons of Elám, Mattaniâh, Zechariáh, and Iehiél: and Abdi, and jeremonth, and Eliáh. 27 And of the sons of Zattú, Elioenái, Eliashib, Mattaniáh, and jerimóth, and Zabád, & Aziza. 28 And of the sons of Bebái, Iehohanán, Hananiáh, Zabbái, Athlái. 29 And of the sons of Bani, Meshullám, Mal lunch, and Adaiáh, jashúb, and Sheál, jeremóth. 30 And of the sons of “ Or, the captain of Moáb. Paháth Moáb, Adná, & Chelál, Benaiáh, Maaseiáh, Mattanianh, Bezaleel, and Binnúi, and Manasseh. 31 And of the sons of Harim, Eliézer, Ishiiáh Malchiáh, Shemaiáh, Shimeôn, 32 Benjamin, Mallúch, Shamariáh. 33 Of the sons of Hashúm, Mattenái, Mattattáh, Zabád, Eliphélet, jeremái, Menasséh, Shi mei. 34 Of the sons of Bani, Maadái, Amrám, and Vel, 35 Banaiáh, Bediáh, Chellúh, 36 Vaniáh, Meremôth, Eliashib, 37 Mattaniah, Mattenai, and jaosau, 38 And Banni & Bennúi, Shimei, 39 And Shelemiah, & Nathan, & Adaiah, 40 Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai, 41 Azareél, and Shelemiah, Shemariah, 42 Shallumm, Amariah, Joseph. 43 Of the sons of Nebô, jeienl, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, jadau, & Joel, Benaiah. 44 All these had taken strange wives: & among them were women that had n Which also were made illegitimate because the marriage was unlawful. children. NEHEMIAH. THE ARGUMENT. GOD doth in all ages and at all times set up worthy persons for the commodity and profit of his Church, as now with in the compass of seventy years he raised up divers excellent men for the preservation of his people after their return from Babylon, as Zerubbabel, Ezrá, and Nehemiáh. Whereof the first was their captain to bring them home, & provided that the Temple was builded: the second reform their manners and planted religion: & the third builded up the walls, delivered the people from oppression, and provided that the Law of God was put in execution among them. He was a godly man and in great authority with the King, so that the King favoured him greatly. and gave him most ample 〈◊〉 for the accomplisment of all things which he cold desire. This book is also called of the latins the second of Ezrá, because he was the writer thereof. CHAP. I 1 Nehemiáh be waileth the calamity of Jerusalem. 5 He confesseth the sins of the people, and prayeth God for them. 1 THe words of Nehemiáh the son of Hachaliáh, in the month a which containeth part of November and part of December, & was their ninth month. Chisléu, in the twentieth year, as I was in the palace of Shushán, 2 Came Hanáni, one of my b A jew as 〈◊〉 was. brethren, he and the men of Iudáh, and I asked them concerning the jews that were delivered, which were of the residue of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. 3 And they said unto me, The residue that are left of the captivity there in the c Meaning, in judea. province, (are) in great affliction and in reproach, and the brickwall of Jerusalem (is) broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. 4 And when I herded these words, I sat down and wept, and mourned (certain) days, and I fasted and prayed before the God of heaven, 〈◊〉. 9 4. 5 And said, * O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him, and observe his commandments, 6 I pray thee, let thy ears be attended, and thy ne eyes open, to hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee daily, day and night for the children of israel thy servants, and 〈◊〉 the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee, both I and my father's house have sinned: 7 We have ” Eb. corrupted. grievously sinned against thee, & have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgements, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses. 8 I beseech thee, remember the word that thou commandedst thy servant Moses, saying, Deut. 30. 4. You will transgress, and I * will scatter you abroad among the people. 9 But if you turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them, though your scate ring were to the uttermost part of the heaven, (yet) will I gather you from thence and will bring you unto the place that I have chosen, to place my Name there. 10 Now these are thy servants and thy people whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy mighty hand. 11 O Lord, I beseech thee, let thy ear now harken to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to d That is, to worship thee. fear thy Name, and, I pray thee, cause thy servant to prospero this day, and give him favour in the presence of e To wit, the King Attahshanshte. this man: for I was the King's butler. CHAP. II 1 After Nehemiáh had obtained letters of Artaxerxes, 11. He came to Jerusalem. 17 And builded the walls. 1 NOw in the month a which was the first month of the year and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of March and part of 〈◊〉. Nisán in the twentieth year of King b who is also called 〈◊〉 read 〈◊〉. 7. 1. Artahsháshte, the wine (stood) before him, and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the King, now I was not (before time) sad in his presence. 2 And the King said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing, but sorrow of heart. Then was I sore afraid, 3 And I said to the King, God save the King for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city (and) house of the sepul chres of my fathers lieth waste and the gates thereof are devoured with fire? 4 And the King said unto me, For what thing do est thou require? Then I prayed c I desired God in mine heart to prospero mine enterprise. to the God of heaven, 5 And said unto the King, If it please the King and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, (I desire) that thou wouldest sand me to judáh unto the city of the sepulchres of my fathers, that I may build it. 6 And the King said unto me, [the queen also sitting by him] How long shall thy journey be? and when will't thou come again? So it pleased the King, and he sent me, and I set him a time. 7 After I said unto the King, If it please the King, let them give me letters to the captains beyond the “ Or, Euphrates. River, that they may convey me over, till I come into Iudáh, 8 And letters unto Asáph the keeper of the Kings ' park, that he may give me timber to " Or, paradise. build the gates of the palace [which appertained to the house] and for the walls of the city, and for the house that I shall enter into. And the King gave me according to d As God moved me to ask, and as he gave me good success therein. the good hand of my God upon me. 9 ¶ Then came I to the captains beyond the River, and gave them the King's letters. And the King had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me. 10 But e These were great enemies to the jews and laboured always both by force and subtility to overcome them, and Tobiáh because his wife was a 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 affairs and so wrought them great trouble. Sanballát the Horonite, and Tobiáh a servant an Ammonite herded it, and it grieved them sore, that there was come a man which sought the wealth of the children of Israel. 11 So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. 12 And I rose in the night, I, & a few men with me: for I told no man, what God had put in mine heart to do at Jerusalem, and there was not a beast with me, save the beast whereon I road. 13 And I went out by night by the gate of the valley, and (came) before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem, how they were broken down, and the ports thereof devoured with the fire. 14 Then I went forth unto the gate of the “ Or, 〈◊〉. fountain, and to the King's fish pool, and there was no room for the beast that was under me to pass. 15 Then went I up in the night by the broken, and viewed the brickwall, and turned back, and coming back, I entered by the gate of the valley and returned. 16 And the rulers knew not whether I was go, nor what I did, neither did I as yettel it unto the jews, nor to the Priests, nor to the noblemen, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that laboured in the work. 17 Afterwards I said unto them, You see the misery that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: co me and let us build the brickwall of Jerusalem, that we be no more f That is contemned of other nations, as thought God had forsaken us. a reproach. 18 Then I told them of the hand of my God, [which was good overme] and also of the King's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise, and build. So they g They were encouraged and gave themselves to do well, and to travel in this worthy enterprise. strengthened their hand to good. 19 But when Sanballát the Horonite, and Tobiáh the servant an Ammonite, and h These were the chief governors under the King of 〈◊〉 beyond Euphra 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 the Arabian herded it they 〈◊〉 us and despised us, and said, What a thing is this that you do? Will you i Thus the wicked when 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 the children of God, ever 〈◊〉 treason unto their charge, both because it maketh them most odious to the world, and also 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of princes most against them rebel against thee King? 20 Then answered I them, and said to them, The God of heaven, he will prospero us, and we his servants will rise up and build: but as for you you have no portion nor right, nor k neither you are of the number of the children of God (to whom he hath appointed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 only) neither did any of your 〈◊〉 ever fear God. memorial in Jerusalem. CHAP. III The number of them that builded the walls. 1 THen arose Eliashib the high Priest with his brethren the Priests, and they built the Chap. III snepegate: they a In 〈◊〉, they sanctified it that is, they finished it, and so dedicated it to the Lord by prayer, in desiring him to maintain it. repaired it, & set up the doors thereof: even unto the tower of Meáh repaired they it, (&) unto the tower of Hananeél. 2 And next unto him builded the men of jerichó, and beside him Zaccúr the son of Imri. 3 But the fish port did the sons of Senaah build, which also laid the beams there of and set on the doors there of, the locks there of, and the bars thereof. 4 And next unto them fortified Merimóth, the son of Vriiáh, the son of Hakkôz: and next unto them fortified Meshullám, the son ne of Berechiáh, the son of Meshezabeél: and next unto them fortified Zadók, the son ne of Baaná: 5 And next unto them fortified the Tekoites: but the great-men of them b The rich and mighty would obey 〈◊〉, which were appointed 〈◊〉 in this 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they help thereunto. put not their necks to the work of their 〈◊〉. 6 And the gate of the * old (fishpool) fortified jehoiadá the son of Paséah, & Meshul lan the son of Besodaiáh: theilayed the beams thereof, & set on the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. Isa. 22. 11. 7 Next unto them also fortified Melatiáh the Gibeonite, and Ladón the Meronothite, men of Gibeôn, & of Mizpáh, unto the c Unto the place 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 was wont to 〈◊〉 judgement who governed the country in 〈◊〉 absence throne of the Duke, (which was) beyond the River. 8 Next unto him fortified Vzziél the son of Harhohiáh “ Or, of 〈◊〉 of the gold smiths: next unto him also fortified Hananiáh, the son “ Or, of the 〈◊〉. of Harakkahim, and they repaired Jerusalem un to the broad brickwall. 9 Also next unto them fortified Raphaiáh, the son of Her, the ruler of the half part of jerusalém. 10 And next unto him fortified Iedaiáh the son ne of Harumáph, even over against his house: and next unto him fortified Hattúsh, the son of Hashabniáh. 11 Malchiiáh the son of Harim, and Hashúb the son of Paháth Moáb fortified the second “ Or, measure. portió, & the tower of the furnaces. 12 Next unto him also fortified Shallúm, the son of Halloésh, the ruler of the half part of 〈◊〉, he, and his daughters. 13 The valley hate fortified Hanúm, and the inhabitants 〈◊〉 Zanuah: they built it, and set on the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, even a thousand cubits on the brickwall unto the dung port. 14 But the dung port fortified Malchiáh, the son of Recháb, the ruler of the fourte par te of Beth-haccárem: he built it, and set on the doors there of, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. 15 But the gate of the fountain fortified Shallún, the son of Gol-hozéh, the ruler of the fourte part of Mizpáh: he builded in, and covered it, and set on the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof, and the brickwall unto the fishpool of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Sheláh by the King's garden, and unto the steps that go down from the city of David. 16 After him fortified Nehemiáh the son of Azbúk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, until the otherside over against the sepul chres of David, and to the fishpool that was repaired, and unto the house of the mighty. 17 After him fortified the Levites, Rehúm the son of Bani, and nextunto him fortified Ha' shabiáh the ruler of the half part of Keilah in his quarter. 18 After him fortified their brethren: Bavai, the son of Henadad the ruler of the half part of Keilah: 19 And next unto him fortified Ezer, the son of jeshúa the ruler of Mizpah, the other portion over against the going up to the d Where 〈◊〉 weapons and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 lay. corner of the armour. 20 After him was earnest Barúch the son of Zacchúi, (and) fortified another portion from the corner unto the door of the house of Elia shib the high Priest. 21 After him fortified Merimóth, the son of Vriiah, the son of Hakkóz, another portion from the door of the house of Eliashib, even as long as the house of Eliashib extended. 22 After him also fortified the Priests, the men of e Which dwelled in the plain country by 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. the plain. 23 After them fortified Benjamin, and Hasshúb over against their house: after him fortified Azariah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, by his house. 24 After him fortified Binnúi, the son of He 〈◊〉 another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning and unto the corner 25 Palál, the son of Vzái from over against the corner, & the high tower, that lieth out from the King's house, which is beside the court of the prison. After him, Pedaiáh, the son of Parôsh. 26 And the f Read 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 2, 43. Nethinims they dwelled in the fortress unto thee (place) over against the water gate, Eastward, & to the tower that lieth out. 27 After him fortified the Tekoites another portion over against the great tower, that lieth out, even unto the brickwall of the fortress. 28 From above the horsegate forth fortified the Priests, every one over against his house 29 After them fortified Zadók the son of 〈◊〉 mér over against his house: and after him fortified Shemaiáh, the son of Shechaniâh the keeper of the Eastgate. 30 After him fortified Hananiáh, the son of Shelemiáh, and Hanún, the son of Zaláph, the sixt, another portion: after him fortified g Meaning, the sixt of his 〈◊〉. Meshullám, the son of Berechiáh, over against his chamber. 31 After him fortified Malchiáh the goldsmiths son, until the house of the Nethinims and of the merchants over against the gate h Which was the place of judgement, or 〈◊〉. Miphkád, and to the chamber in the corner. 32 And between the chamber of the corner un to the shepegate fortified the goldsmiths & the 〈◊〉. CHAP. four 7 The building of Jerusalem is hindered, 15 But God breaketh their enterprise, 17 The jews build with one hand, and hold their weapons in the other. 1 But when Sanballát herded that we builded the brickwall, than was he wroth and sore grieved, and mocked the jews. 2 And said before his a 〈◊〉 his companions that dwelled in 〈◊〉 brethren and the army of Samaria, thus he said, What do these b Thus the wick d, that 〈◊〉 not that God's power is ever in a readiness for the defence of his, mock them as though they were weak and feeble weak jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they finish it in a day? will they make the stones whole again out of the heaps of dust, seeing they are burned? 3 And Tobiáh the Ammonite (was) beside him and said, Although they build, (yet) if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stony brickwall. 4 c This is 〈◊〉 that the children 〈◊〉 God have against the 〈◊〉 & threatenings of their enemies, to 〈◊〉 to God by prayer. Hear, o our God [for we are despised] and turn their shame upon their own head, & give them unto a prey d Let them be spoilt and led away captive. in the land of their captivity, 5 And cover not their e Let thyplagues declare to the 〈◊〉 at they set themselves 〈◊〉 thee, & 〈◊〉 thy Church thus he prayeth, only having respect to 〈◊〉 glory & 〈◊〉 for any 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 iniquity, neither let their sin be put out in thy preséce: for they have provoked (us) before the bylders. 6 So we built the brickwall, and all the brickwall was joined unto the “ Or, half height half thereof, and the heart of the people was to work. 7 ¶ But when Sanballát, and Tobiáh, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, & the 〈◊〉 herded that the walls of jerusalem were repaired, [for the breaches began to be stopped] then they were very wroth, 8 And conspired altogether to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and to ” 〈◊〉. make to stay, meaning the people. hinder than. 9 Then we prayed unto our God, and set warchemen by them, day and night, because of them. 10 And Iudáh, said, The strength of the bearers is weakened, and there (is) much earth, so that we are not able to build the brickwall. 11 Also our adversaries had said, They shall not know, neither se, till we come into the mids of them and slay them, and 'cause the work to cease. 12 But when the jews [which dwelled beside them] come, they told us f That is, oftentimes ten times, From all places whence you shall return, (they will be) upon us. g They, which brought the 〈◊〉 said thus, when you leave your work, and go either to eat, 〈◊〉 to rest, your enemies will 〈◊〉 you. 13 Therefore set I in the lower places behind the brickwall upon the tops of the stones, and placed the people by their families with their sword, their spears and their bows, 14 Then I beheld, and rose up, and said unto the princes, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not afraid of them: h Who is ever at hand to deliver his 〈◊〉 of danger and therefore seeing they should fight for the main 〈◊〉 of God's glory and for the 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉 lives and of there's he 〈◊〉 them to play the valiantmen. remember the great Lord, and fearful, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. 15 And when our enemies herded that it was known unto us, than God brought their counsel to nought, and we turned all again to the brickwall, every one unto his work. 16 And from that day, half of the young men did the labour, and the other half part of them held the spears, & shields, and bows, and habergins: & the rulers (stood) i To oversee 〈◊〉 and to encourage them to their work. behind all the house of Iudáh. 17 They that builded on the brickwall, and they that bore burdens, (and) they that jaded, did the work with one hand, and with the other held the sword. 18 For every one of the builders (had) his sword gird on his loins, and (so) builded: & he that blue the trumpet, (was) beside me. 19 Then said I unto the princes, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work is great and large, and we are separated upon the brickwall, one far from another. 20 In what place (therefore) you hear the sound of the trumpet, k Meaning, to 〈◊〉 sister their 〈◊〉, if need required. resort you thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. 21 So we laboured in the work, and half of them held the spears, from the appearing of the morning, till the stars came forth. 22 And at the same time said I unto the people, Let every one with his sernant lodge within Jerusalem, that they may be a watch for us in the night, and labour in the day. 23 So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants nor the men of the ward, [which followed me] none of us did put of our clotheses, (save) 〈◊〉 one put them of l That is, when they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 selves, or else 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 washed their 〈◊〉. for washing. CHAP. V. 1 The people are oppressed and in necessity. 6 〈◊〉 remedieth it. 14 He took not the portion of others that had ruled before, left he should grieve the people. 1 NOw there was a great cry of the people, and of their wives a Against the 〈◊〉, which oppressed them. against their brethren the jews. 2 For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters are many, therefore we take up b This is the complaint of the people, showing to what extremity they were brought unto. corn, that we may eat and live. 3 And there were that said, We must gauge our lands, & our vineyards, and our houses and take up corn for the famine. 4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the King's c To pay our tribute to the King of the Persians, which was exacted yerety of us tribute (upon) our lands and our vineyards. 5 And now our flesh (is) as d By nature the rich is no better than the poor. the flesh of our brethren, (&) our sons as their sons: and lo, we bring into subjection our sons, and our daughters, as servants, and there be of our daughters (now) in subjection, and there (is) no power e We are not able to redeem them, but for poverty are constrained to hire them to others. in our hands: for other men (have) our lands and our vineyards. 6 Then was I very angry when I herded their cry and these words. 7 And I thought in my mind, and I rebuked the princes, and the rulers, and said unto them, You lay f You press them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 how to 〈◊〉 all things into your hands. burdens every one upon his brethren: and I set a great g Both because they saulde be 〈◊〉 with pity seeing how many were by them open priest, and also hear the 〈◊〉 of others, which 〈◊〉 be as it were witnesses of their dealing toward their brethren. assembly against them, 8 And I said unto them, We [according, to our ability] have redeemed our brethren the jews, which were sold unto the heathen: and will you cell your brethren again, or shall they be h Seeing God hath once delivered them from the bon 〈◊〉 of the heathen, shall we make them out slaves? sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and cold not answer. 9 i Meaning, Nehe 〈◊〉. I said also, That which you do, is not good. Aught you not to walk in the fear of our God, for the k 〈◊〉 by this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 will blaspheme the Name of God, seeing that our acts are no better than there's reproach of the heathen our enemies? 10 For even I, my brethren, and my servants do lend them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave of this “ Or, usury. burden. 11 Restore, I pray you, unto them this day their lands, their vine yards, their olives, and their houses, and (remit) the hundredth part of the silver and of the corn, of the wine, and of the oil l Which you take of them 〈◊〉 the lone. that you exact of them. 12 Then said they, We will restore it, and will not require it of them: we will do as thou hast said. Then I called the Priests, and caused them to swear, that they should do according to this promise. 13 So 〈◊〉 my lap, and said, So let GOD shake our every man that will not perform this promise from his house, and from his labour: even thus let him be shaken out, and emptied. And all the Congregation said, Amen and praised the Lord: and the people did according to this promise. 14 And from the time that (the King) gave me charge to be governor in the land of Iudáh from the twentieth year, even unto the two & thirtieth year of King Artah sháshte, (that is,) twelve year, I, and my brethren have not eaten the m I received not that 〈◊〉, & diet, which the governors, that were before me, exacted wherein he 〈◊〉 that he rather sought the wealth of the people, than his 〈◊〉 commodi 〈◊〉. bread of the governor. 15 For the former 〈◊〉 that were before me, had been chargeable unto the people, & had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver: yea and their servants bore rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God. 16 But rather I fortified (a portion) in the work of this brickwall, and we bought no land, and all my servants came thither together unto the work. 17 Moreover there (were) at my table an hundredth and fifty of the jews, & rulers, which came unto us from among the heathen that are about us. 18 And there was prepared daily an ox, and six choose sheep, and birds were prepared for me, and “ Or, once in ten days. within ten days wine for all n Where as at other times they had by measure, at this time they had most liberally. in abundance. Yet for all this I required not the bread of the governor: for the bondage was grievous unto this people. 19 Remember me, o my God, in goodness, (according) to all that I have done for this people. CHAP. VI 8 Nehemiáh answereth with great wisdom, and zeal to his adversary. 〈◊〉 He is not discouraged by the false Prophets, 1 ANd when Sanballát, and Tobiáh, and Géshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies herded that I had built the brickwall, and that there were no more a That is, that they were joined 〈◊〉 as. breaches therein [though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates] Chap. 4. 6. 2 Then sent Sanballat and Géshen unto me, saying, Come thou that we may meet together in the villages in the plain of On oh: and they thought to do me evil. 3 Therefore I sent messengers unto them, saying, I have a great work to do, and I can not come down: b Meaning that if he should obei their 〈◊〉, the work, which God had appointed, should ceaset showing hereby that we should not commit ourselves to the hand: of the wicked. why should the work cease while I leave it, and come down to you? 4 Yet they sent unto me four times after this fort. And I answered them after the same manner. 5 Then sent Sanbállát his servant after this fort unto me the fift time, with an open letter in his hand. 6 Wherein in was written, It is reported among the heathen, and “ Or, Gés 'em. Gashmú hath said it, that thou and the jews think to rebel, for the which cause thou buy Idest the wall and thou will't be their King according to these c As the fame goeth. words. 7 Thou hast also ordained d Thou hast bribed, and set up false Prophets, to make thyself King, and so to desraude the King of Persia of that 〈◊〉, which you ought unto him. the Prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, (There is) a King in Iudáh: and now according to these words it shall come to the King's ears come now therefore, and let us take counsel together. 8 Then I sent unto him, saying, It is not done according to these words that thou sayest: for thou feignest them of thy own heart. 9 For all they afraid us, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, & it shall not be done now therefore ” Ebr. strengthen thou 〈◊〉 hand. in courage thou me. 10 ¶ And I came to the house of Shemaiàh the son of Delaiáh the son of Mehetabél, and he was e As though he would be secret to the 〈◊〉 that he might pray unto God with greater liberty, and 〈◊〉 some 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, which in him was but 〈◊〉. shut up, and he said, Let us come together into the house of God in the mids of the Temple, and shut the doors of the Temple: for they will come to slay thee: yea, in the night will they come to kill thee. 11 Then I said, f He doubted not but God was able to preserve him, and knew that, if he had obeyed this counsel, he should have discouraged all the people: thus GOD giveth power to his, to resist false prophe eyes though they seem to have never so great 〈◊〉. Should such a man as I, flee? Who is he, being as I am, that would go into the Temple to live? I will not go in. 12 And lo, I perceived, that God had not sent him, but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiáh and Sanballát had hired him. 13 Therefore was he hired, that I might be afraid, and do thus, and sin, and that they might have an evil report that they might reproach me. 14 My God, remember thou Tobiáh, and San ballát according unto these their works, & No adiák the g Very grief caused him to pray against such, which under the 〈◊〉 of being the ministers of God, were adver 〈◊〉 to his glory, and went about to overthrow his Church declaring also hereby that where there is one 〈◊〉 of God, the devil hath a great sort of hierlings. Prophetess also, and the rest of the Prophets that would have put me in fear. 15 ¶ Not withstanding the brickwall was finished on the five and twentieth (day) of h Which was the sixt month and contained 〈◊〉 of August, & part of Sept. Elunl, in two and i After that I had sent Sanballát his answer. fiftic days. 16 And when all our enemies herded thereof, (even) all the heathen that were about us, they were 〈◊〉, and their courage failed them: for they knew, that this work was wrought by our God. 17 And in these days (were) there many of the princes of Iudáh, whose k Thus the Church of GOD hath evermore enemies within itself, which are more dangerous than the outward and professed enemy. letters 〈◊〉 un to Tobiáh, and those of Tobiáh came unto them. 18 For there (were) many in Iudáh. that were sworn unto him: for he was the son in law of Shechaniah, the son of Aráh: and his some ne Iehonathán had the daughter of Meshullám, the son of Berechiáh. 19 Yea, they spoke in his praise before me, and told him my words, (and) Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. CHAP. VII. 1 After the brickwall once builded, is the watch appointed. 6 They that returned from the captivity are nommbred. 1 NOw * when the brickwall was builded, & I had Eccles. 49, 15. set up the doors, and the porters, and the singers and the Levites were appointed. 2 Then I commanded my brother Hanáni and Hananiáh the prince of the palace in Jerusalem [for he was doubtless a faithful man, and feared God above many] 3 And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Ierusalém be opened, until the heat of the sun ne: and while a To wit, they that are mentioned. ver. 2. they stand by, let them shut the doors, and ” Ebr. hold them, meaning till the 〈◊〉 were put in. make them fast: & I appointed wards of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his ward, and every one over against his house. 4 Now the city (was) large and great, but the people (were) few therein, and the houses were not builded. 5 And my God put into mine heart, & I gathered the princes, and the rulers, and the people, to count their genealogies: & I found a book of the genealogy of them, * which Ezr. 2, 2. came up at the first, and found written therein, 6 These are the b That is, the inhabitants of 〈◊〉. sons of the province that came up from the captivity that was carried away [whom Nebuchadnezzár King of Babel had carried away] and they returned to Ierusalém and to judáh, every one unto his city. 7 They which came with Zerubbabel, jeshuna, Nehemiáh, c Azariáh in Ezrá is called Se raiá, and Raamiáh, Reeliáh, Chap. 2, 2. Azariáh, Raamiáh, Nahamáni, Mordecái, Bilshán, Mispéreth, Biguái, Nehun Baanáh. (This is) the number of the men of the people of Israel. 8 The sons of Parôsh, two thousand an hundredth seventy and two. 9 The sons of Shephatiáh, three hundredth seventy and two. 10 The sons of Aráh, six hundredth fifty and two. 11 The sons of “ 〈◊〉, the captain of 〈◊〉. Paháth Moáb of the sons of jeshúa, & Ioáb, two thousand, eight hundredth and eighteen. 12 The sons of Elám, a thousand, two hundredth fifty and four. 13 The sons of Zattu, eight hundredth & five and forty. 14 The sons of Zacchái, seven hundredth and three score. 15 The sons of Binnui, six hundredth & eight and forty. 16 The sons of Bebái, six hundredth and eight and twenty. 17 The sons of Azgád, two thousand, three hundredth and too and twenty. 18 The sons of Adonikám, six hundredth three score and seven. 19 The sons of Biguái, two thousand three score and seven. 20 The sons of Adin, six hundredth, and five and fifty. 21 The sons of Atér of Hizkiah, ninety and eight. 22 The sons of Hashûm, three hundredth and eight and twenty. 23 The sons of Bezai, three hundredth & four and twenty. 24 The sons of Hariph, an hundredth and twelve. 25 The d That is, the inhabitants of Gibeon. sons of Gibeonn, ninety and five. 26 The men of Beth-léh 'em and Netophah, an hundredth four score and eight. 27 The men of Anathôth, an hundredth & eight and twenty. 28 The men of Beth-azmaveth, two and forty. 29 The men of Kiriath-iearim, Chephirah and Beerôth, seven hundredth, and three & forty. 30 The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundredth and one and twenty. 31 The men of Michmas, an hundredth and two an twenty. 32 The men of Bethel and Ai, an hundredth and three and twenty. 33 The men e For therewere two cities of this name. of the other Nebó, two & fifty. 34 The sons of the other Elam, a thousand, two hundredth and four and fifty. 35 The sons of Harim, three hundredth and twenty. 36 The sons of Ierichô, three hundredth and five and forty. 37 The sons of Lodhadid and Onó, seven hundredth, and one and 〈◊〉. 38 The sons of Senaâh, three thousand, nine hundredth and thirty. 39 The Priests: the sons of Iedaiáh of the house of jeshúa, nine hundredth seventy & three 40 The sons of Immér, a thousand and two and fifty. 41 The sons of 〈◊〉, a thousand, two hundredth and seven and forty. 42 The sons of Harim, a thousand and seven tene. 43 ¶ The Levites: the sons of jeshûa of Kadmiél, and of the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hodiuáh, seventy and four. 44 ¶ The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundredth, and eight and forty. 45 The porters: the sons of Shallúm, the sons of Atér, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkúb, the sons of Hatitan, the sons of Shobái, an hundredth and eight and thirty. 46 ¶ The f Read 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Nethinims: the sons of Zihá, the sons of Hashuphá, the sons of 〈◊〉, 47 The sons of Kerós, the sons of Siá, the sons of Pardon, 48 The sons of Lebaná, the sons of Hagabá, the sons of Shalmái, 49 The sons of Hanán, the sons of 〈◊〉 the sons of Gáhar, 50 The sons of Reaiáh, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekodá, 51 The sons of Gazzám, the sons of Vzzá, the sons of Paséah, 52 The sons of Besái, the sons of Meunîm, the sons of Nephishesim. 53 The sons of Back búk, the sons of Hakuphá, the sons of Harhúr, 54 The sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehidá the sons of Harshá. 55 The sons of Barkós, the sons of Sisserá, the sons of Támah, 56 The sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatiphá, 57 The sons of Salomons servants, the sons of Sotái, the sons of Sophéreth, the sónes of Peridá, 58 The sons of jaalá, the sons of Darkonn, the sons of 〈◊〉, 59 The sons of Shephatiáh, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochéreth of Zebaim, the sons of Amón. 60 All the Nethinims, and the sons of Salomons servants (were) three hundredth, ninety and two. 61 ¶ And these came up from Telmeláh, Telhareshá, Cherúb, Addón, and Immér: but they cold not slay their father's house, nor their seed, (or) if they were of Israel. 62 The sons of Delaiáh: the sons of Tobiáh the sons of Nekodá, six hundredth and two and forty. 63 And of the Priests: the sons of Habaiâh, the sons of Hakkonz, the sons of Barzillâi, which took one of the daughters of Barzillái the Giliadite to wife, & was named after their name. 64 These sought their writing of the genealogies, but it was not found: therefore they were put from the priesthood. 65 And g Meaning, Nehemiáh: for Titshatha in 〈◊〉 Chalde tongue si 〈◊〉 a butler. Exod. 28, 30. the Tirshátha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy, till there rose up a Priest with * Urim and Thummim. 66 All the Congregation together (was) too and forty thousand, three hundredth & threescore, 67 Besides their servants and their maids, which were seven thousand, three hundredth and seven and thirty: and they had two hundredth and five and forty singing men and singing women. 68 Their horses (were) seven hundredth and six and thirty, (&) their mules two hundredth & five and forty. 69 The camels four hundredth and five and thirty, (&) six thousand, seven hundredth and twenty asses. 70 And certain of the chief fathers gave unto the work. The 〈◊〉 gave to the trea sure, a thousand h Read Ezrá 2, 69 drams of gold, fifty 〈◊〉, five hundredth and thirty Priests garments. 71 And (some) of the chief fathers gave unto the treasure of the work, twenty thousand drams of gold & two thousand and two hundredth “ Or, 〈◊〉. pieces of silver. 72 And the rest of the people gave twenty thou 〈◊〉 drams of gold, and two thousand pieces of silver, and threescore & seven Priests garments. 73 And the Priests and Levites, and the porters and the singers and the rest of the people & the 〈◊〉, and all israel dweltin their cities: and when the i Which 〈◊〉 part of September & 〈◊〉 of October. seventh month came, the children of Israel were in their cities. CHAP. VIII. 2 Ezra gathereth together the people, and readeth to them the Law. 12 〈◊〉 rejoice in 〈◊〉 for the knowledge of the word of God. 15 They keep the feast of Tabernacles or booths. 1 ANd all the people assembled themselves “ Ebr. as one man together, in the street that was before the watergate, and they spoke unto Ezrá the a 〈◊〉 Ezrá 7, 〈◊〉. scribe, that he would bring the book of the Law of Mosés, which the Lord had common dead to Israel. 2 And Azrá the Priest brought the Law before the Congregation both of men and women, and of all that b Which had age and discretion to understand. cold hear and understand it, in the first day of the seventh month, 3 And hered therein in the street that was before the watergate [from the morning until c This 〈◊〉 the great zeal, that the people had to hear the word of God. the midday] before men and women, and of them that understood it, and the ears of all the people (hearkened) unto the book of the Law. 4 And Ezrá the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which he had made for the preaching, and beside him stood Mattithiáh, & Shêma, and Ananiáh, and Vriiáh, and Hilkiáh, and Maaseiáh on his right hand, and on his left hand Pedaiáh, and Mishaél, and Malchiáh, and Hashum, and Hashbadamna, Zecháriáh, (and) Meshullám. 5 And Ezrá opened the book before all the people: for he was d To the intent that his voice might be the 〈◊〉 herded. above all the people: & when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 And Ezrá praised the Lord the great God, and all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: & they bowed themselves, and worshipped the Lord with 〈◊〉 faces toward the ground. 7 Also jeshúa, and Bani, and Sherebiáh, jamin, Akkúb, Shabbethái, Hodiiáh, Maaseiáh, Kelitá, Azariáh, Iozabád, Hanán, Pelaiáh, and the Levites caused the people to understand the Law, and the people (stood) in their place. 8 And they read in the book of the Law of God distinctly and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. 9 Then Nehemiáh [which is Tirshátha] and Ezrá the Priest and scribe, and the Levites that instructed the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God: mourn not, neither weep: for all the people e In considering their offences against the Law. Therefore the Levites do not reprove them for mourning, but assure them of God's 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 as they are 〈◊〉. wept, when they herded the words of the Law. 10 He said also unto them, Go, (and) eat of the fat, and drink the sweet, & sand part unto them, for whom none (is) f That is, 〈◊〉 the poor. prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: be you not sorry therefore: for the g Rejoice in the Lord, and he will give you strength. joy of the Lord is your strength. 11 And the Levites made silence throughout all the people, saying, Hold your peace: for the day is holy, be not sad therefore. 12 Then all the people went to eat and to drink, and to sand away part, & to make great joy, because they had understand the words that they had taught them. 13 And on the second day the chief fathers of all the people, the Priests and the Levites were gathered unto Ezrá the scribe, that he also might instruct them in the words of the Law. 14 And they found written in the Law, [that the Lord had commanded by Moses] that the children of Israel should dwell in * booths 〈◊〉. 23. 34. in the feast of the seventh month, 15 And that they should 'cause it to be declared and proclaimed in all their Cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go for the unto the mount, and bring olivebranches, and pine branches, and branches of “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as Leu. 23. 40. myrtus, and palmebranches, and branches of thick trees, to make boothès, as it is written. 16 So the people went forth & brought (them) and made them booths, every one upon the h For 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 8. roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street by the watergate, and in the street of the gate of Ephráim. 17 And all the Congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity, made booths, & sat under the booths: for since the i Which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. time of jeshúa the son of Nun unto this day, had not the children of Israel done so, & there was very great joy. 18 And he read in the book of the Law of God every day, from the first day unto the last day. And they kept the feast seven days, and on the eight day a solemn 〈◊〉, according unto the manner. CHAP. IX. 1 The people 〈◊〉, and forsake their strange wives. 5 The Levites exhort them to praise God, 6 Declaring his wonders 26 And their ingratitude. 30 And God's 〈◊〉 mercies toward them. 1 IN the four and twentieth day of this a Meaning, the 〈◊〉. month the children of Israel were assembled with * fasting, & with sackcloth and earth upon them. 3. 〈◊〉. 9 4. 2 [And they that were of the seed of Israel were separated from all the ” 〈◊〉. strange 〈◊〉. strangers] & they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3 And they stood up in their place and read in the book of the Law of the LORD their God four times on the day, and they b They made 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 sins and used prayers. confessed and worshipped the Lord their GOD four times. 4 Then stood up upon the stairs of the Levites jeshûa, and Bani, Kadmiél, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani (and) 〈◊〉, & cried with a loud voice unto the Lord their God. 5 And the Levites said, (even) jeshûa & Kadmiél, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodiiah Shebaniah (and) Pethahiah, Stand up, (and) praise the Lord your God for ever, & ever, & let them praise thy glorious name, o God, which excels above all thanksgiving and praise. 6 Thou art Lord alone thou hast made heaven, and the heaven of all heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, & all that are in them, and thou preservest them all, & the host of the heaven worshippeth thee. 7 Thou art, o Lord, the God, that haste chosé Abram, and broghtest him out of * urine Gen. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Caldea * and madest his Name Abraham, Gen. 17. 5. 8 And foundest his heart faithful before Gen. 15. 〈◊〉. thee, * and madest a covenant with him, to give unto his seed the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, and Perizzites, & jebusites, and Girgashites, and hast performed thy words, because thou art just. 9 * Thou hast also considered the affliction of Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. our fathers in egypt, and herded their cry by the read Sea, 10 And showed tokens and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them therefore thou madest thee a Name, as (appeareth) this day. 11 * For thou did est break up the Sea before Exod, 14. 22. them, and they went through the mids of the Sea on dry land: and those that pursued them, hast thou cast into the bottoms as a stone, in the mighty waters: 12 And * leddest them in the day with a pillar Exod, 13. 〈◊〉 of a cloud, and in the night with a pillar of fire to give them light in the way that they went. 13 * Thou camest down also upon mount Sinái, Exod, 20, 〈◊〉 and spakest unto them from heaven, and gavest them right judgements, and true laws, ordinances & good commandments, 14 And declaredst unto them thy holy Sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, & ordinances, and Laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant: 15 * And gavest them bread from heaven for Exod, 16. 15. their hunger, * & broghtest forth water for Exod. 17. 6. them out of the rock for their thirst: and * promisedst them that they should goin, and duty, 1. 〈◊〉. take possession of the land: for the which thou hadst lift up thy hand for to give them. 16 But they and our fathers behaved them selves proudly and hardened their necks, so that they hearkened not unto thy commandments, 17 But refused to obey, and would not remember thy marvelous works that thou hadst done for them, but hardened their necks and had in their heads to return to their bondage by their rebellion: but thou, o God of mercies, gracious and full of compassion, of long suffering and of great mercy, yet forsokest them not. 18 Moreover when they made them a molten calf [& said, This is thy God that brought thee up out of the land of Egypt] & committed great blasphemies, 19 Ye thou for thy great mercies forsokest them not in the wilderness: * the pillar of Exod. 13. 20. the cloud departed not from them by day Nomb. 〈◊〉. 14. to lead them the way, neither the pillar of 1, Cor. 10. 9 fire by night, to show them light, and the way whereby they should go. 20 Thus gavest also thy good Spirit to instruct them, & with heldest not thy MAN from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst. 21 Thou diddest also feed them forty years in the wilderness: they lacked nothing: * Deut. 8. 4. their clotheses waxed not old, and their feet c Though the way was 〈◊〉 and long. swelled not. 22 And thou gavest them kingdoms & people, and d Meaning the heathen whom he 〈◊〉 out. scatteredst them into corners: so they possessed * the land of Sihonn and the land of the King of Heshbonn, and the Nom. 21. 26. land of Og King of Bashamn. 23 And thou diddest multiply their children, like the stars of the heaven, and broghtest them into the land, whereof thou hadst spoken unto their fathers, that they should go, and possess it. 24 So the children went in, and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, (even) the Canaanites, & gavest them into their hands, with their Kings & the people of the land, that they might do with them what they would. 25 And they took their strong cities and the fat land, and possessed houses, full of all goods, cisterns digged out, vineyards, and olives, and trees for food in abundance, and they did eat, and were filled, and become fat, and lived in pleasure through thy great goodness. 26 Yet they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy Law behind their backs and slew thy Prophets' [which e Taking 〈◊〉 and earth to witness that GOD would destroy them, except they returned, as 2. Ch. 24. 19 protested among them to turn them unto thee] and committed great blasphemies. 27 Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies that vexed them: yetin the time of their affliction, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from the heaven, and through thy great mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their adversaries. 28 But when they had f He declareth how God's mercies 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with the wickedness of the people, who ever in their 〈◊〉 forgot God. rest, they returned to do evil before thee: therefore leftest thou them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the dominion over them, yet when they converted and cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven, & deliveredst them according to thy great mercies many times, 29 And protestedst among them that thou mightest bring, them again unto thy Law: but they behaved themselves proudly, & hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgements [* which 〈◊〉 18. 5. a man should do and live in them] and g Which is a 〈◊〉litude taken of oxen, that 〈◊〉 at the yok or 〈◊〉, as zach. 7. 11. pulled Ezek. 20. 11. away the shuldre, and were stiff-necked, Rom. 10. 5. and would not h when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 admonish them by thy 〈◊〉. hear. Gal. 3. 12. 30 Yet thou ” Ebr. thou diddest prolong upon them many years. diddest forbear them many years, and protestedst among them by thy Spirit, (even) by the hand of thy Prophets, but they would not hear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands. 31 Yet for thy great mercies, thou hast not consumed them, neither forsaken them: for thou art a gracious and merciful God. Exod. 〈◊〉. 6. 32 Now therefore our GOD, * thou great Psal. 143. 2. God, mighty and terrible, that keepest covenant and * mercy, let not all the affliction that hath come unto us, seem a little before thee, (that is,) to our Kings, to our princes, and to our Priests, and to our Prophets and to our fathers, and to all thy people since the time of the Kings of i By whom we were led away into 〈◊〉, & have been appointed to be stain, as Ester. 3. 13. Asshunr unto this day. 33 Surely thou art just in all that is come upon us: for thou k He confesseth that all these things came to them 〈◊〉 for their sins, but her appealeth from God's oustice to his mercies. hast dealt truly, but we have done wickedly. 34 And our Kings & our princes, our Priests and our fathers have not done thy Law, nor regarded thy commandments nor thy protestations, wherewith thou hast l That thou wouldest destroy them, except they would 〈◊〉 to thee, protested among them. 35 And they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou showedst unto them, and in the large and fat land which thou settest before them, and have not converted from their evil works. 36 Behold, we are servants this day, and the land that thou gavest unto our fathers, to eat the m That is, to be the lords thereof. fruit thereof, and the goodness thereof, behold, we are servants therein. 37 And it yieldeth much fruit unto the kings whom thou haste set over us, because of our sins: and they have dominion over our bodies and over our cattle at their pleasure, and we are in great affliction. 38 Now because of all this we make n Thus by affliction they promise to keep God's commandments, where unto they cold not be brought by God's great benefits. a sure covenant, and writ it, & our princes, our Levites (and) our Priests seal unto it. CHAP. X. 1 The names of them that sealed the covenant between God and the people. 1 NOw they that sealed (were) Nehemiáh the “ Or, butler. Tirshátha the son of Hachaliáh, and Zidkiiáh, 2 Seraiáh, Azariáh, jeremiáh, 3 Pashúr, Amarianh, Malchiáh, 4 Hattúsh, Shebanianh, Mallúch, 5 Harîm, Merimóth, Obadiáh, 6 Danienl, Ginnethonn, Barúch, 7 Meshullám, Abiiah, Miamîn, 8 Maaziáh, Bilgái, Shemaiáh: these are a Which subseribed to keep the promise. the Priests. 9 ¶ And the Levites: jeshúa the son of Azaniáh, Binnúi, of the sons of Henadád Kadmiél. 10 And their brethren, Shebaniáh, Hodiiáh, Kelitá, Pelaiáh, Hanán, 11 Michá, Rehôb, Hashabiáh, 12 Zaccunr, Sherebiáh, Shebaniáh, 13 Hodiáh, Bani, Beninu. 14 ¶ The chief of the people (were) Parósh, “ Or, captain of Moab. Paháth Moáb, Elám, Zattum, Bani, 15 Bunni, Azgád, Bebái, 16 Adonianh, Biguái, Adin, 17 Atér, Hizkiiáh, Azzûr, 18 Hodiah, Hashúm, Bezai, 19 Hariph, Anathóth, Nebai, 20 Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir, 21 Meshezabeél, Zadonk, jaddúa, 22 Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah, 23 Hoshéa, Hananiah, Hashúb, 24 Hallohésh, Pileha, Shobék, 25 Rehúm, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, 26 And Ahiiah, Hanan, Anan, 27 Mallúch, Harim, Baanah. 28 And the rest of the people, the Priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the b Read Ezra 2. 41 Nethinims, and all that were c which being idolaters sorsoke their wickedness & gave themselves to 〈◊〉 God. separated from the people of the lands unto the Law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, all that cold understand. 29 the chief of them d They made 〈◊〉 oath in the 〈◊〉 of the whole 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. received it for their brethren, and they came to e Where unto the gave them 〈◊〉 if they broke 〈◊〉 Law, as 〈◊〉 28. 〈◊〉 the curse and to the oath to walk in God's Law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our God and his judgements and his statutes: 30 And that we would not give our daughters to the people of the land, neither take their daughters for our sons. 31 And (if) the people of the land brought ware on the Sabbath or any victuals to sell, f which notwithstanding they broke soon after, as Nehem. 13. 〈◊〉. that we would not take it of them on the Sabbath and on the holy days: * and that we would let the seven tyerebe free, & the debts Leu. 25 4. of every ” Ebr. hand. person. Deut. 15. 〈◊〉. 32 And we made statutes for ourselves to give by the year the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God, 33 For the g This 〈◊〉 wherefore they gave this 〈◊〉 part of the shekel, which was besides the half shekal, that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to pay. shewebread, and for the daielye offering, and for the daily burned offering, the Sabbaths, the new moons, for the solemn feasts, & for the things that were sanctified, & for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God. Exod. 30, 13. 34 We cast also lots for the offering of the wood, (even) the Priests, the Levites & the people to bring it into the house of our God, “ Or, into 〈◊〉 house of. by the house of our fathers, yearly at the times appointed, to burn it upon the altar of the Lord our God, as it is written in the Law, 35 And to bring the first fruits of our land, and the first of all the fruits of all trees, year by year, into the house of the Lord, 36 And the first born of our sons, & of our cattle, as it is h By this rehearsal is. meant that there was no part nor ceremony in the Law, whereunto 〈◊〉 did not 〈◊〉 themselves by covenant. written in the Law, and the firstborn of our bullocks & of our sheep, to bring it in to the house of our God, unto the Priests that minister in the house of our God, 37 And that we should bring the first fruit of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of every tre, of wine and of oil, unto the Priests, to the chambers of the house of our God: and the tithes of our land unto the Levites, that the Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our i Wheresoever we laboured, or traveled, there the 〈◊〉 were due unto the Lord both by 〈◊〉 Law and according to the oath and cove nant that we made Nomb. 18. 26. travail. 38 And the Priest, the son of Aarón shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes, and the Levites shall * bring up the tenth part of the tithes unto the house of our God, unto the chambers of the tre azure house. 39 For the children of Israel, and the children of Levishall bring up the offerings of the corn, of the wine, and of the oil, unto the chambers: & there (shallbe) the vessels of the Sanctuary, and the Priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers, and k We will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 of that, that shallbe necessary for it. we will not forsake the house of our God. CHAP XI. 1 Who dwelled in Jerusalem after is was builded. 21 And who in the cities of Iudáh. 1 ANd the rulers of the people dwelled in Jerusalem: the other people also cast Because their 〈◊〉 dwelled 〈◊〉 about them, 〈◊〉 provided that 〈◊〉 might be 〈◊〉 with men 〈◊〉 used this 〈◊〉, because here were few 〈◊〉 offered them 〈◊〉 willingly. lots,a to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts (to be) in the cities. 2 And the people thanked all the men that were willing to dwell in Jerusalem. 3 These now are the chief of the province, that dwelled in Jerusalem, but in the Cities of Iudáh, every one dwelled in his own pos session in their cities of Israêl, the Priests and the Levites, and the Nethinims, & the sons of Salomons servants. 4 And in Jerusalem dwelled (certain) of the children of Iudáh, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the sons of Iudáh, Athaiah, the son of Vziiáh, the son of Zechariáh, the son of Amarianh, the son of Shephatiáh, the son of Mahaleél, of the sons of b Which came of Pérez the son of judah. Pérez, 5 And Maaseiáh the son of Barunch, the son of Col Hozéh, the sône of Hazaiáh, the son of Adaiáh, the son of joiarib, the son of Zechariáh, the son of “ Or, of a Shilonite Shiloni. 6 All the sons of Pérez that dwelled at Jerusalem, (were) four hundredth, three score and eight valiant men. 7 These also are the sons of Benjamin, Sallú, the son of Meshullâm, the son of joéd, the son of Pedaiáh, the son of Kolaiáh, the son of Maaseiáh, the son of Ithiél, the son of jeshaiáh. 8 And after him Gabái, Sallái, nine hundredth and twenty and eight. 9 And Ioel the son of Zichri (was) governor over them: and judáh, the son of Senuáh (was) the second over the city: 10 Of the Priests, Iedaiáh, the son of joiarib, jachîn. 11 Seraiáh, the son of Hilkiáh, the son of Meshullám, the son of Zadók, the son of Meraióth, the son of Ahitúb c That is, was the he Priest. (was) chief of the house of God. 12 And their brethren d That served and ministered in the Temple. that did the work in the Temple, (were) eight hundredth, twenty and two: and Adaiáh, the son of jerohám, the son of Pelaliáh, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariáh, the son of Pashúr, the son of Malchiáh: 13 And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundredth and two and forty: and Amashsai the son of Azareél, the son of Ahazái, the son of Meshilemóth, the son of Immér: 14 And their brethren valiant men, an hundredth and eight and twenty: and their overseer (was) Zabdiél the son “ Or, of one of the great-men. of Hagedolim. 15 And of the Levites Shemaiáh, the son of Hashúb, the son of Azrikan, the son of Hashabiáh, the son of Bunni. 16 And Shabbethái, & jozabád of the chief of the Levites (were) over the works of the house of God without. 17 And Mattaniáh, the son of Michan, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asáph (was) the chief to e That is, he begun the psalm, & was the chanter. begin the thanksgiving (and) prayer: & Bakkukiáh the second of his brethren, & Abdá, the son of Shammúa, the son of Galál, the son of Ieduthún. 18 All the Levites in the holy city (were) two hundredth four score and four. 19 And the porters Akkúb, Talmón & their brethren that kept the f Meaning, of the Temple. gates (were) an hundredth twenty and two. 20 And the g O them, which 〈◊〉 not in Jerusalem. residue of Israel, of the Priests, (and) of the Levites (dwelled) in all the Cities of Iudáh, every one in his inheritance. 21 And the Nethinims dwelled in the “ Or, Ophel. fortress, & Zihá, & Gispa (was) over the Nethinims. 22 And the overseer of the Levites in jerusalem (was) Vzzi the son of Bani, the son of Ashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha: of the sons of Asaph singers (were) over the work of the house of God. 23 For it (was) the King's commandment concerning them, that faithful (provision should be) for the singers every day. 24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeél, of the sons of Zérah, the son of judah h Was chief above the King for all his 〈◊〉. (was) at the Kings hamnde in all matters concerning the people. 25 And in the villages in their lands, (some) of the children of judah dwelled in Kiriath-arba, and in the villages thereof, and in Dibón, and the villages thereof, and in jekabzeél, and in the villages thereof, 26 And in jeshûa, and in Moladah, & in Beth-palet, 27 And in Hazér-shual, and in Beer-Sheba, & in the villages thereof, 28 And in Ziklag, and in Mechonah, and in the villages thereof, 29 And in En-rimmonn, and in Zareah, and in jarmûth, 30 Zanóah, Adullam, and in their villages, in Lachish, & in the fields thereof, at Azekah, & in the villages thereof: & they dwelled from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnôm. 31 And the sons of Benjamin from Géba, in Michmash, and Aiia, and Bethel, and in the villages thereof, 32 Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah, 23 Hazôr, Ramah, Gittaim, 34 Hadid, Zeboim, Nebalat, 35 Lod and Onô, in the carpenters valley. 36 And of the Levites (were) divisions in judah, and in Benjamin. CHAP. XII. 1 The Priests and Levites, which came with Zerubbabel unto jerusalém, are numbered. 27 And the brickwall is dedicated. 1 THese also are the Priests and the Levites that a From Babylon to jerufalém. went up with Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiél, and jeshúa. (to wit, Seraiah, jeremiah, Ezra, 2 Amariah, Mallúch, Hattúsh, 3 Shecaniah, Rehúm, Merimóth, 4 Iddó, Ginnethô, Abiiáh, 5 Miamin, Maadiáh, Bilgáh, 6 Shemaiáh, and joiarib, Iedaiáh, 7 Sallû, Amonk, Hilkiiáh, Iedaiáh: these were the b Next in dignity to the high 〈◊〉, and which were of the stock of Aaron. chief of the Priests, and of their brethren in the days of jeshúa. 8 And the Levites, jeshúa, Binnúi, Kadmiél, Sherebiáh, judáh, Mattaniáh c Had charge of them that sang the Psalms. (were) over the thanks givings, he, and his brethren. 9 And Bakkubiáh and Vnni, (&) their brethren (were) about them in the d They kept their wards and watches according to their turns, as 1. Chro. 23. 6. watches. 10 And jeshúa begat joiakim: joiakim also begat Eliashib, & Eliashib begat joiadá. 11 And joiadá begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begat jaddúa. 12 And in the days of joiakim were (these,) the chief fathers of the Priests: under e That is, next to Seraiah, or rather of that 〈◊〉, which was called after the Name of Seraiah. Seraiáh (was) Meraiáh, under jeremiáh, Hananiáh, 13 Under Ezrá, Meshullám, under Amariáh, Iehohanán, 14 Under Melicú, jonathan, under Shebaniah, Joseph, 15 Under Harim, Adna, under Meraionth, Helkai, 16 Under Iddom, Zechariah, under Ginnithon, Meshullam, 17 Under f Whereof was zachary. 〈◊〉, Zichri, under Miniamin, (and) under Moadiah, Piltai, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 18 Under Bilgah, Shammúa, under Shemaiah, jehonathan, 19 Under joiarib, Mattenai, under jedaiah, Vzzi, 20 Under Sallai, Kallai, under Amók, Eber, 21 Under Hilkiah, Hashabiah, under jedaiah, Nethaneél. 22 In the days of Eliashib, joiada, and johanan and jaddúa (were) the chief fathers of the Levites written, and the Priests in the reign of Darius the Persian. 23 The sons of Levi, the chief fathers (were) written in the book of the Chronicles even unto the days of johanan the son of Eliashib. 24 And the chief of the Levites (were) Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and jeshúa the son of Kadmiél, and their brethren about them to give praise and thanks, according to the ordinance of David the man of GOD, ward over g That is, one after another, and every one in his course. against ward. 25 Mattaniah & Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmonn (and) Akkúb (were) porters keeping the ward at the thresholds of the gates. 26 These were in the days of joiakîm the son of jeshúa, the son of Iozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the captain, and of Ezra the Priest and scribe. 27 And in the dedication of the brickwall at jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places to bring them to Jerusalem to keep the dedication and gladness, both with thanks givings and with songs, cymbales, viols and with haps. 〈◊〉. sons of the singers. 28 Then the" singers gathered themselves together both from the plain country about Jerusalem, and from the villages of h Which were a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & had their possessions in the 〈◊〉, 1. 〈◊〉. 2. 54. Netophathi, 29 And from the house of Gilgal, and out of the countries of Géba, and Azmaueth for the singers had built them villages round about Jerusalem. 30 And the Priests and Levites were purified, and cleansed the people, and the gates, and the brickwall: 31 And i Meaning, 〈◊〉. I brought up the princes of judah upon the brickwall, and appointed two great companies to give thanks, and the (one) went on the right hand of the brickwall toward the dung gate. 32 And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of judah, 33 And Azariah, Ezra and Meshullam, 34 judah, Benjamin, and Shemaiah, and jeremiah, 35 And of the Priests sons with trumpets, Zechariah the son of jonathan, the son of Shemaiah, the son of Mattaniah, the 〈◊〉 of Michaiah, the son of Zaccúr, the son of Asaph. 36 And k That is, the brethren of zaccur. his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azareél, Milalai, Gilalai, Maái, Nethaneél, and judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God: & Ezra the scribe (went) before them. 37 And to the gate of the fountain, 〈◊〉 over against them went they up by l Which was the going up to the mountzion, 〈◊〉 is called the city of David. the stairs of the city of David, at the going up of the brickwall beyond the house of David, even unto the water gate Eastward. 38 And the second company of them that gave thanks, went on the otherside, and I after them, & the half of the people (was) upon the brickwall, (and) upon the tower of the 〈◊〉 even unto the broad brickwall. 39 And upon the gate of Ephriam, and upon the old gate, and upon the fishgate, and the tower of Hananeél, and the tower of Meah, even unto the shepegate: and they stood in the gate of the ward. 40 So stood the two companies [of them that gave thanks] in the house of God, and I and the half of the rulers with me. 41 The Priests also, Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, Hananiah, with trumpets, 42 And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, & Eleazar, and Vzzi, and jehohanan, and Malchiiah, and Elam, and Ezer: and the singers ” Ebr. caused to hear. sang loud, having Izrahiah which (was) the overseer. 43 And the same day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced for God had given them great joy, so that both the women, and the children were joyful: and the joy of Jerusalem was herded far of. 44 Also at the same time were men appointed m Which were chambers appointed by Hezekiah to put in the tithes, & such things 2. Chr. 31. 11. & now 〈◊〉 repaired again for the same use. over the chambers of the store for the offerings [for the first fruits, and for the tithes] to gather into them out of the fields of the cities, the portions of the Law for the Priests & the Levites: for Iudáh rejoiced for the Priests & for the Levites, that served. 45 And both the singers and the Levites kept the ward of their God, and the ward of the purification according to the commandment of David, (and) Salomon his son. 46 * For in the days of David and Asáph, of Chro. 15. 16. old (were) chief singers, & songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God. 47 And in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiáh did all Israel give portions unto the singers & porters, every day his portion, and they gave the holy things unto the Levites, and the Levites n That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. gave the holy things unto the sons of Aaronn. CHAP. XIII. 1 The Law is read. 3 They separate from them all strangers. 15 Nehemiáh 〈◊〉 them that break the Sabbath. 30 An ordinance to serve God 1 ANd on that day did they read in the book of Moses, in the audience of the people, and it was found written therein, that the Ammonite, & the Moabite * should not enter into the Congregation of God, 〈◊〉 23. 〈◊〉. 2 Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaám against them, that he should curse them & Nomb. 22. 5. our God turned the curse into a blessing. 3 Now when they had herded the Law, they separated from israel a That is, all such, which had joined in unlawful marriage, and also those, with whom God had forbidden them to have society. all those that were mixed. 4 ¶ And before b That the 〈◊〉 was made. this had the Priest Eliashib the oversight of the chamber of the house of our GOD, being c He was 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Tobiah 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and enemy of the jews. kinsman to Tobiah: 5 And he had made him a great chamber and there had they aforetime laid the 〈◊〉, the incense, and the vessels, and the tithes of corn, of wine, and of oil [appointed for the Levites, and the singers, & the porters] and the offerings of the Priests. 6 But in all this (time) was not I in jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of d Called also 〈◊〉, Ezra. 7. 1. Artahsháshte King of Babel, came I unto the King, and “ Or, at the years end. after certain days I obtained of the King. 7 And when I was come to Jerusalem, I understood e 〈◊〉 we see to what 〈◊〉 the people fall into, when they are 〈◊〉 of one that 〈◊〉 of God, seeing that their chief governor was but a while absent, and yet they fallen into such great 〈◊〉: as appeareth also. Exo. 32. 1. the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiáh, in that he had made him a chamber in the court of the house of God, 8 And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the vessels of the house of Tobiáh out of the chamber. 9 And I commanded them to cleanse the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of GOD with the meat offering and the incense. 10 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given, and that every one was fled to his land, (even) the Levites and singers that executed the work. 11 Then reproved I the rulers and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I assembled them, and set them in their place. 12 Then brought all judáh the tithes of corn and of wine, & of oil unto the treasures. 13 And I made treasurers over the treasures Shelemiáh the Priest, and Zadók the scribe and of the Levites, Pedaiáh, & under their hand Hanán the son of Zaccúr the son of Mattaniáh: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. 14 Remember me, o my God, herein, & wipe not out my f He 〈◊〉 that he did 〈◊〉 with a good conscience, yet he 〈◊〉 not justify himself herein, but 〈◊〉 reth God to favour him, & to be 〈◊〉 unto him 〈◊〉 his own goodness sake, as ver. 22. kindness that I have showed on the house of my God, and on the offices thereof. 15 In those days see I in judáh then, that trod wine presses on the Sabbath, & that brought in sheaves, and which jaded asses also with wine, grapes, and figs and all burdens, and brought them into Jerusalem upon the Sabbath day: and g I 〈◊〉 unto them, that GOD would not 〈◊〉 such 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. I protested to them in the day that they sold victuals. 16 There dwelled men of Tyrus also therein, which brought fish and all wares, and sold on the Sabbath unto the children of Iudáh even in jerusalemm. 17 Then reproveth I the rulers of Iudáh, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that you do, and break the Sabbath day? 18 Did not your fathers h Was 〈◊〉 this a great cause, why God plagued us in times passed? meaning, 〈◊〉 if they transgressed now in the same again 〈◊〉 plague should be greater. thus, and our God brought all this plague upon us, and upon this city? yet you increase the wrath upon Israel, in breaking the Sabbath? 19 And when the gates of Jerusalem began to be i 〈◊〉 the time that the sun went 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Sabbath 〈◊〉 from the sun going down of the one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the sun 〈◊〉 of the other. dark before the Sabbath, I commanded to shut the gates, and charged, that they should not be opened till after the Sabbath, and (some) of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the Sabbath day. 20 So the chapmen and merchants of all merchandise remained once or twice all night 〈◊〉 Jerusalem. 21 And I protested among them, & said unto them. Why tarry you all night about the wall? If you do it once again, I will say hands upon you. From that time came they no more on the Sabbath. 22 ¶ And I said unto the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and k Meaning, of the 〈◊〉 that none, thatwas unclean should 〈◊〉. keep the gates, to sanctify the Sabbath day. Remember me, o my God, concerning this, and pardon me according to thy great mercy. 23 In those days also I saw jews that married wives of l which was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, and they had married wives thereof, and so had corrupted their speech, and religion. Ashdôd, of Ammonn, and of Moáb. 24 And their children spoke half in the speech of Ashdód, and cold not speak in the jews language, and according to the language of the (one) people, and of the (other) people. 25 Then I reproved them, and m That is, I did excommunicate them, and drive them out of the Congregation. cursed them, and smote certain of them, and pulled of led of their here, and oath of them by God, You shall not give your daughters unto their sons, neither shall you take of their daughters unto your sons, nor for yourselves. 26 * Did not Salomon the King of israel sin 1. King. 〈◊〉. 7. by these things? yet among many nations was there no King like him: for he was belowed of his God, & God had made him King over Israel: yet strange women caused him to sin. 1. King. 11. 1. 27 * Shall we then obey unto you, to do all this great evil, and to transgress against our God (even) to marry strange wives? 28 And (one) of the sons of joiadá the son of Eliashib the high Priests was the son in law of Sanballât the Horonite: but I chased him from me. 29 Remember them, o my God, that n Punish 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 'cording to 〈◊〉 fault, & evil example, which they have given to the rest of thy people contrary to their vocation. defile the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites. 30 Then cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the Priests & of the Levites, every one in his office. 31 And for the offering of the wood at times appointed, and for the first fruits, Remember me, o my God, o That is, to show mercy unto me. in goodness. ESTER. THE ARGUMENT. BEcause of the diversity of names, whereby they used to name their Kings, and the supputation of years, wherein the hebrews, and the Grecians do vary, divers authors writ diversly as touching this Ahashuerósh, but it seemeth Daniel 6, 1 and 9, 〈◊〉 that he was Darius' King of the Medes, and son of Astyages, called also Ahashuerósh, which was a name of honour, and signified great and chief, as chief head. Herein is declared the great mercies of God toward his Church, who never faileth them in their greatest dangers, but when all hope of worldly help faileth, he ever stirreth up some, by who me he sendeth comfort, and deliverance. Herein also his described the ambition, pride and cruelty of the wicked, when they come to honour, and their sudden fall when they are at highest, and how God preserveth, and 〈◊〉 them which are zealous of his glory, and have a care and love toward their brethren. CHAP. I 1 King 〈◊〉 maketh a royal feast. 10 Whereunto the Queen 〈◊〉 will not come. 19 Farneze which cause she is divorced. 20 The Kings decree touching the pre-eminence of man. 1 IN the days of a Called also 〈◊〉, who was now the 〈◊〉 Monarch & had the governemen: of the Medes Persians and Chaldeans some think he was Darius 〈◊〉 son called also 〈◊〉. Aha shueronsh [this is 〈◊〉 that reigned, from India even unto ethiophia, over an b Daniel chap. 6. 〈◊〉 maketh mention but of six score, leaving out the number that is unperfit, as the Scripturein divers placesuseth. hundredth, and seven and twenty provinces] 2 In those days when the King ahashuerôsh c That is, had rest, and quietness. sat on his throne which was in the palace of * Shushán. 3 In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants (even) the power of Persia and media, and to the captains and governors of the Nehem. 1. 1. provinces (which were) before him, 4 That he might show the riches (and) glory of his kingdom, and the honour of his great majesty many days (even) an hundredth and four score days. 5 And when these days were expired, the King made a feast to all the people that were found in the palace of Shushán, both unto great and small, seven days, in the court of the garden of the KING'S palace. 6 (Under) an hanging of white, green, and blue (clotheses) fastened with cords of fine linen and purple, in silver rings, and pillars of marble: the d Which they in those countries instead of tables. beds (were) of gold and silver upon a pavement of porphyre, and marble and alabaster, and blue colour. 7 And they gave them drink in vessels of gold, and changed vessel after vessel, and royal wine in abundance according to the e As was beseming for so ma gnificala King. power of the King, 8 And the drinking (was) by an order, none might f None might be compelled to drink more than it plea said him. compel for so the King had appointed unto all the officers of his house that they should do according to every man's pleasure. 9 ¶ The Queen Vashti made a feast also for the women in the royal house of King Aha 〈◊〉. 10 Upon the g Which was the lastday of the 〈◊〉 that the King made for the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 5. seventh day when the King was merry with wine, he commanded Mehumán Bizthá, Harboná, Bigthá, and Abaghthá, Zethár, and Carcás, the seven eunuchs [that served in the presence of King Ahashuerósh] 11 To bring Queen Vashti before the King with the crown royal, that he might show the people and the princes her beauty: for she was fair to look upon. 12 But the Queen Vashti refused to come at the King's word, ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the hand of the eunuchs. which he had given in charge to the eunuchs: therefore the King was very angry: and his wrath kindled in him. 13 Then the King said to the wise men, h That had 〈◊〉 rience of 〈◊〉 as they had 〈◊〉 ned by 〈◊〉 marking in 〈◊〉 nuance of 〈◊〉. that knew the times [for so was the Kings ma ner towards all that knew the law and the judgement: 14 And the next unto him (was) Carshená, Shethár, Admátha: Tarshish, Méres, Marsená (and) Memucán the seven princes of Per sia and Media, which saw the i Which were 〈◊〉 chief counsellors that might 〈◊〉 always access to him. King's face and sat the first in the kingdom] 15 What shall we do unto the Queen Vashti according to the law, because she did not according to the word of the King Ahashueronsh by the commission of the eunuchs 16 Then Memucán answered before the King and the princes, The Queen Vashti hath not only done k By her disobedience she hath given an example to all women to do the like to their 〈◊〉. evil against the King, but against all the princes, & against all the people that are in all the provinces of King Ahashuerosh. 17 For the l That is her disobedience. act of the Queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their own eyes, & shall say, The King Ahashuerósh commanded Vashti the Quen eto be brought in before him, but she came not. 18 So shall the m Meaning that would take first 〈◊〉 here of to do the like, and that the rest of women would by continuance do the same. princesses of Persia and Media this day say unto all the King's Princes when they hear of the act of the Queen: thus (shall there be) much despitefulness and wrath. 19 If it please the King, let a royal decree pro cede from him, and letit be written among the statutes of Persia, and Menia [and let it not be transgressed] that Vashti come n Let her be 〈◊〉 and another made Queen no more before King Ahashuerôsh: and let the King give her royal estate unto her companion that is better than she. 20 And when the decree of the King which shallbe made 〈◊〉 be published throughout all his kingdom [though it be o For he had under him an hundredth twenty & seven countries. great] all the women shall give their husband's honour, both great and small. 21 And this saying pleased the King and the princes: and the King did according to the word of Memucán. 22 For he sent letters into all the provinces of the King, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should p That is that the wife should be subject to the husband and at his commandment. bear rule in his own house, and that he should publish it in the language of that same people. CHAP. II 2 After the Queen is put away, 〈◊〉 young maids are brought to the King. 14 〈◊〉 pleaseth the King and is made Queen 22 Mordecái discloseth unto the King those that would betray him. 1 AFter these things, when the wrath of King Ahashuerosh was appeased, he a That is, he called the matter again into communication. remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed b By the seven wise men of his counsel. against her. 2 And the King's servants that ministered unto, said, Let them 〈◊〉 for the King beautiful young virgins, 3 And let the King appoint officers through all the provinces of his kingdom, and let them gather all the beautiful young virgins unto the palace of Shushán, into the house of the women, under the hand of Hegé the Kings eunuch, c The abuse of these countries was so great that they in vented many means to serve the lusts of 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉, as they ordained wicked jaws that the King might have whose daughters he would, so they had divers houses appointed, as one for them, while they were virgins 〈◊〉 when they were 〈◊〉, and for the Queens another. keeper of the women, to give them their things d Read what this purification was, vers. 13. for purification. 4 And the maid that shall please the King, let her reign in the stead of Vashti, And this pleased the King, and he did so. 5 ¶ In the city of Shushán, there was a certain jew, whose name (was) Mordecái the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish a man of jemini. 6 Which had been carried away from Ierusalem * with the captivity that was carried 2. Kin. 24. 〈◊〉. away with jekoniáh King of judáh [whom Nebuchadnezzár King of Babel had carried away] 7 And he nourished Hadassáh, that is Esther, his uncles daughter for she had neither fa there nor mother, and the maid was fair, & beautiful to look on: and after the death of her father: and her mother, Mordecái took her for his own daughter. 8 And when the King's commandment, & his decree was published, and many maids were brought together to the palace of Shushán, under the hand of Hegé, Esther was brought also unto the King's house the hand of Hegé the keeper of the woe men. 9 And the maid pleased him, and she found favour in his sight therefore he caused her things for purification to begiven her, and her ” Ebr. portions. state, and seven comely maids to be given her out of the King's house and he gave change to her and to her maids of the best in the house of the women. 10 (But) Estérshewed nother people and her 〈◊〉: for Mordécái had charged her that she should not telit. 11 And Mordecái walked o For though she was taken 〈◊〉 by a cruellaw, yet he ceased not to have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 over her, and therefore did resort often times to hear of her. every day before the court of the women's house, to know if Esther did well, and what should be done with her. 12 And when the course of every maid came, to go in to King Ahashuerosh, 〈◊〉 that she had been twelve months according to the manner of the women [for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, six months with oil of myrrh, and six month with sweet odours and in the purifying of the women. 13 And thus went the maids unto the King] what soever she required, was f What 〈◊〉 she asked of the eunuch, 〈◊〉 was he bound: ogive her. givenher to go with her out of the women's house unto the King's house, 14 In the evening she went, and on the morrow she returned into the second house of the women under the hand of Shaashgaz the King's eunuch, which kept the concubine she came into the King no more, except she pleased the King, and that she were called by name. 15 Now when the course of Esther the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai [which had taked her as his own daughter] came that she should go in to the King, she desired nothing, but what “ Or, Hegai. Hegé the King's eunuch the keeper of the women g Wherein her modesty appeared because she sought 〈◊〉 apparel to commend her beauty, but ftode tooth eu nuches appoint meant. said & Esther found favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. 16 ¶ So Esther was taken unto King Ahashue rosh into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the h Which contained part of December and part of 〈◊〉. month Tebéth, in the seventh year of his reign. 17 And the King loved Esther above all the women, and she found grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins: so that he set the crown of the kingdom upon her head, and made her Queen in stea de of Vashti. 18 Then the King made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants (which was) i That is made for her sake. the feast of Ester and gave rest k He released their tribute. their tribute. unto the provinces, and gave gifts, according to 〈◊〉 power of a King. I That is, great & magnifical. 19 And when the virgins were gathered the m That is, at the marriage of Ester, which was these conde marriage of the King. second time, then Mordecái sat in the King's gate. 20 Esther had not yet showed her kindred nor her people, as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did after the word of Mordecái as when she was nourished with him. 21 ¶ Those days when Mordecái sat in the King's gate, two of the King's eunuchs, Bigthán, and Téresh, which kept the door were wroth, and sought to lay n Meaning to 〈◊〉 him. hand on the King Ahashuerósh. 22 And the thing was known to Mordecái, and he told it unto Queen Esther, and Esther certified the King thereof in Mordecais name and when inquisition was made it was found so: therefore they were both hanged on a tre? and it was written in the book of the o In the Chronicles of the Medes and 〈◊〉, as Chap, 10. 2. Chronicles before the King CHAP. III 1 Hamàn after he was exalted, obtained of the King, that all the jews should be put to death because Mordecài had not 〈◊〉 him worship as other had. 1 AFter these things did King Ahashuerósh promote Hamán the son of Han medátha the Agagite, and exalted him, & set his seat above all the princes that were with him. 2 And all the King's servants that were at the King's gate, bowed their knees, & reverenced Hamán: for the King had so commanded concerning him: but Mordecái a The Persians manner was to kneel down and reverence their Kings, and such as he 〈◊〉 in chief authority which Mordecai would not do to this ambitious & proud man. bowed not the knee 〈◊〉 did reverence. 3 Then the King's servants which were at the Kings gare said unto Mordecái, Why transgressest thou the King's commandment? 4 And albeit they spoke daily unto him, yet he would not hear them: therefore they b Thus we see that there is none so wicked, but they have their flatterers to accuse the godly. told Hamán, that they might see how mordecáis matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a jewe. 5 And when Haman saw that Mordecái bowed not the knee unto him, not did reverence unto him then Hamán was full of wrath. 6 Now he" thought it to little to lay hands ‛ Ebr despised in his eyes. only on Mordecái and because they had she wed him the people of Mordecái, Hamán sought to destroy all the jews, that were throughout the whole Kingdom of Ahashuerósh (even) the people of Mordecái 7 In the first month [that is the month c Which 〈◊〉 to part of March and part of April. Nisán] in the twelft year of King Ahashue rósh, they cast Pur [that is a lot] d To know what monethand day should be good to enterpri se this thing, that it might have good success, but God disappointed their lots & expectation. before Hamán, from day to day, and from month to month (unto) the twelft month, that is the month e Containing part of February, and part of March. Adár. 8 Then Hamân said unto King Ahashuerósh There is a people scattered, and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws (are) divers from all people, and they do not observe the f These be the two arguments which commonly the worldlings and the wicked use. toward princes against the godly, that is the concempt of their jows, and diminishing of their profit, without respect how God his 〈◊〉 plea said or displeased. King's laws therefore it is not the King's profit to suffer them. 9 If it please the King, let it be written that they may be destroyed, and I will ” Ebr. weigh pay ten thousand talents of silver by the hands of them that have the charge of this business to bring it into the King's treasury, 10 Then the King took his ring from his hand and gave it unto Hamán the son of Ham medátha the Agagite the jews adversary 11 And the King said unto Hamán, Let the sil ver be thy, and the people to do with them as it pleaseth thee. 12 Then were the King's scribes called on the " Or, secretaries. thirtent day of the first month, and there was written [according to all that Haman commanded] unto the King's officers, and to the captains that were over every pro vince, and to the rulers of every people, (and) to every province, according to the writing thereof, and to every people according to their language: in the name of King Ahashueronsh was it written, & sealed with the King's ring. 13 And the letters were sent ” Ebr. the hand of 〈◊〉. by posts into all the King's provinces, to rote out to kill and to destroy all the jews, both young and old, children and women, in one day upon the thirtent day of the twelft month [which is the month Adar] and to spoil them as a pray. 14 The contents of the writing (was) that there should be given a commandment in all provinces (and) published unto all people, that they should be ready against the same day. 15 And the posts compelled by the Kings commandment went for thee, and the commandment was given in the place at Shushan and the King and Haman sat drinking, but the g To wit, the 〈◊〉 that were in Shushan. city of Shushan was in perplexity. CHAP. four 5 Mordecái giveth the Queen knowledge of the cruel decree of the King against the jews. 16 She willeth that they pray for her. 1 NOw when Mordecai perceived all that was done, Mordecai rend his clotheses, & put on lackecloth, and ashes, and went out into the mids of the city, and cried with a great cry, and a bitter. 2 And he came even before 〈◊〉 King's a Because he would advertise Esther of this cruel proclamations gate but he might not enter within the King's gate, being clothed with sackcloth. 3 And in every province (&) place whether the King's charge and his commission came, there (was) great sorrow we among the Ie was, and fasting, and weeping & mourning and ” Ebr sackeleth & ashes were spread for many. many lay in sack clot and in ashes 4 ¶ Then Esters maids and her eunuchs came and told it her: therefore the Queen was very heavy, and she sent raiment to cloth Mordecái, and to take away his sac kecloth from him, but he received it not. 5 Then called Esther Harách (one) of the King eunuchs, whom he ” Ebr. had caused to stand before her. had appointed to serve her, and gave him a commandment unto Mordecái, to know what it was, and why it was. 6 So Hatách went forth to Mordecái unto the street of the city, which was before the King's gate. 7 And Mordecái told him of all that which had come unto him, and of the ” Ebr. declaration sum of the silver that Hamán had promised to pay unto the King's treasures, because of the jews, for to destroy them. 8 Also he gave him the “ Or, contents. copy of the writing (&) commission that was given at Shushán, to destroy them that he might show it unto Esther and declare it unto her, & to charge her, that she should go in to the King, and make petition and supplication before him for her people, 9 ¶ So when Hatách came, he told Esther the words of Mordecái. 10 Then Esther said unto Hatáth and common deed him (to say) unto Mordecái. 11 All the King's servants and the people of the King's provinces do know, that who soever, man or woman, that cometh to the king into the inner court, which is not called, there (is) a law of his, that he shall die, except him to whom the King holdeth out the golden rod, that he may live. Now I have now been called to come unto the King these thirty days. 12 And they certified, Mordecái of Esters words. 13 And Mordecái said, that they should answer Esther (thus) Think not with thyself thou shalt escape in the King's house more than all the jews. 14 For if thou holdest thy peace at this time, ” Ebr. breathing. comfort and deliverance b Thus Mordecai spoke in the confidence of that faith 〈◊〉 all God's children aught to have which is that God will deliver them thought all worldly means fail. shall appear to the jews out of another place, but thou and thy father's house shall perish: & who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for c For to deliver God's Church of these present dangers. such a time? 15 Then Esther commanded to answer Mordecai. 16 Go (and) assembly all the jews that are found in Shushan, and fast you for me, and eat not, nor drink in three days, day nor night, I also & my maids will fast like wise & so will I go in to the King, which is not according to the Law: and if I perish, d I will put my life in danger and refer the success to God, seeing it is for his glory & the deliverance of his Church. I perish. 17 So mordecani: went his way, and did accucording to all that Esther had commanded him. CHAP. V. 1 Esther entereth in to the King, and biddeth him and Hamán to a feast. 11 Hamán prepareth a gallows for Mordecái, 1 ANd on the third a To, wit, after that the jeweshed begun to fast. day Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the court of the King's place within, over against the King's house: and the King sat upon his royal throne in the King's palace over against the gate of the house. 2 And when the king saw Esther the Queen standing in the court, she found favour in his sight: and the king b Which was a sign that her coming was agreeable unto him, 〈◊〉 Chap. 4 11. held out the golden sceptre that was in hand, so Estenr drew near: and touched the top of the sceptre 3 Then said the king unto her, What will't thou, Queen Esther? and what is thy request it shallbe even given c Meaning hereby that what soever she asked. should be granted as Mar. 〈◊〉. 23. thee to the half of the kingdom. 4 Then said Esther, If it please the king let the king and Hamán come this day unto the banquet, that I have prepared for him, 5 And the king said, Cause Hamán to make haste that he may do as Esther hath said So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared. 6 And the king said unto Esther at the banquet of d Because 〈◊〉 to drink excessively in their hankets, they called the banquet by the name of that, Which was most in use or esteemed wine, What is thy petition, that it may be given thee? & what is thy request? it shall even be performed unto the half of the kingdom. 7 Then answered Estenr, and said, My petition and my request (is.) 8 If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to give me my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Hamán come to the banquet that I shall prepare for Shem, and I will do to morrow according to the kings e I will declare what thing I demand. saying. 9 ¶ Then went Hamán for the the same day joyful and with a glad heart. But when Haman saw Mordecái in the king's gate, that he stood not up, nor moved for him, than was Haman full of indignation at Mordecái. 10 Nevertheless Haman refrained himself: & when he came home, he sent, and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife. 11 And Hamán told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children, and all the things wherein the King had f Thus the Wicked when 〈◊〉 are promoted, in stead of acknowledging their charge and humbling themselves wax ambitions 〈◊〉 and cruel promoted him, and how that he had set him above the princes and servants of the King. 12 Hamán said moreover, Yea, Esther the queen did let no man come in with the King to the banquet that she had prepared, save me, and tomorrow am I bidden unto her all so with the King. 13 But all this doth nothing avail me, as long as I see Mordecái the jew sitting at the King's gate. 14 Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let them make a tre of fifty g Meaning the 〈◊〉 best that cold be found. cubits hie, and tomorrow speak thou unto the King, that Mordecái may be hanged thereon, then shalt thou go joyfully with the King unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Hamán, and he caused to make the tre. CHAP. VI 1 The King turneth over the chronicles, and finds the fi delitie of Mordecái, 10 And commands Haman, to cause Mordecai to be had in honour. 1 THe same night ” Ebr. the King 〈◊〉 departed. the King slept not, & he commanded to bring the book of the records (and) the chronicles: and they were read before the King. 2 Then it was found written that Mordecái * had told of Bigtána, and Téresh two of Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. the King's eunuchs, keepers of the 〈◊〉 door, who sought to lay hands on the King Ahashuerósh. 3 Then the King said, What honour and dignity hath been given to Mordecái a For he thought it unworth his estate to receive a benefit, and not reward it. for this? And the King servants that ministered unto him, said, There is nothing done for him. 4 And the King said, Who is in the court? [Now Hamán was come into the inner court of the King's house, that he might speak unto the King to b Thus which the Wicked imagine the destruction of others, they themselves fall into the samepit. hung Mordecái on the tre that he had prepared for him.] 5 And the King's servants said unto him, Behold, Hamán standeth in the court, And the King said Let him come in. 6 And when Hamán came in the King said unto him, What shallbe done unto the man whom the King will honour? Then Hamán thought in his heart, To whom would the King do honour more than to me? 7 And Hamán answered the King, The man whom the King would honour. 8 Let them bring (for him) royal apparel which the King (useth) to we are, and the c Meaning hereby that the King should make him next unto himself, as joseph hereby was known to be next 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Gen. 41. 42. horse that the King rideth upon, and that the crown royal may be set upon his head. 9 And let the raiment and the horse be delivered by the hand of one of the Kings most noble princes, and let them apparél the man [whom the King will honour] and 'cause him to ride upon the horse through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the King will honour, 10 Then the King said to Haman, Make haste take the raiment & the horse as thou hast said & do so unto Mordecái the jew, that sitteth at the King's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. 11 So Hamán took the raiment & the horse, and arrayed Mordecái, and brought him on horse back through the street of the city and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the King will honour. 12 And Mordecái came again to the king's gate, but Hamán hasted home mourning and his head covered. 13 And Haman told Zéresh his wife, and all his friends all that had befallen him, Then said his wise men, and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecái (be) of the seed of the jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him d Thus God some time 〈◊〉 in the mouth of the very wicked, to speak that thing which he hath decreed shall come to pass. but shalt surely fall before him. 14 And while they were yet talking with him, came to the King's eunuchs & hasted to bring Hamán unto the banquet that Esther had appeared. CHAP. VII 3 The queen biddeth the King and Hamán again & prayeth for herself and her people. 6 She accuseth Hamán and he is hanged on the gallows, which he had prepared for Mordecái. 1 SO the King and Hamán came to banquet with the Queen Esther, 2 And the King said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of a Read Chap. 〈◊〉. 6. wine, What is thy petition, Queen Esther, that it may be given thee? and what is thy request? It shall be even performed unto the half of the kingdom. 3 And Esther the Queen answered, and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, o King and if it please the King, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request. 4 For we are sold, I, and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain and to perish: but if we were sold for servants, and for hand maids, I would have held my tongue: although the adversary cold not b Haman cold not so much 〈◊〉 the King by this his malice, as he should hinder him by the josse of the jews, and the tribute Which he hath of them. recompense the King's loss. 5 Then King Ahashuerosh answered, & said unto the Queen Ester, Who is he? & where is he that presumeth to do thus? 6 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Hamán. Then Haman was afraid before the King and the Queen, 7 And the King arose from the banquet of wine in his wrath (and went) into the palace garden: but Haman stood up, to make request for his life to the Queen Esther for he saw that there was a c His conscience did accuse him that as he had 〈◊〉 the death of 〈◊〉, so the vengeance of God might fall upon him for the same. mischief prepared for him of the king. 8 And when the king came again out of the place garden, into the house where they drank wine. Haman was d He fell down at the beds feet or couch whereupon stresate, & made request for his life. fallen upon the bed whereon Esther (sat) therefore the King said, Will he force the Queen also be foreign in the house? As the word went out of the King's mouth, they e This was the manner of the Persians' When one was out of the King's favour. covered haman's face. 9 And Harbonah one of the eunuchs, said in the presence of the King, Behold, there standeth yet the tre in haman's house fifty cubits high, which Haman had prepared for Mordecai, that spoke f Which discovered the conspiracy against, Chap. 〈◊〉. 2. good for the KING. Then the king said, Hung him thereon. 10 So they hanged Haman on the tre, that he had prepared for Mordecái then was the King's wrath pacified. CHAP. VIII. 1 After the death of Hamán was Mordecai exalted. 14 Con sortable letters are sent unto the jews, 1 THe same day did King Ahashuerôsh give the house of Hamán the adversary of the jews unto the Queen Esther. And Mordecái a That is, was received into the King's favour and presence. came before the king for Esther told what he was b That he was her uncle and had brought her up. unto her. 2 And the King took of his ring, which he had taken from Hamán, and gave it unto Mordecái: and Esther set Mordecái over the house of Hamán. 3 And Esther spoke yet more before the King and fallen down at his feet weeping, and besought him that he would put away the c Meaning that he should abolish the wicked decrees, which he had made for the destruction of the jews. wickedness of Hamán the Agagite, and his devise that he had imagined against the jews. 4 And the King held out the golden d Read Chap. 5. 2. sceptre toward Esther, Then arose Ester, and stood before the King. 5 And said, If it please the King, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing be acceptable before the King, and I plea see him, let it be written, that the letters of the devise of Hamán the son of Ammedatha the Agagite may be called again, which he written to destroy the jews, that are in all the King's provinces. 6 For how can I suffer and see the evil, that shall come unto my people? Or how can I suffer and see the destruction of my kindred? 7 And the King Ahashuerôsh said unto the Queen Esther, and to Mordecái the jew Behold, I have given Esther the house of Hamán, whom they have hanged upon the tre, because he “ Or went about to stay the Jews laid hand upon the jews. 8 Writ you also for the jews, as it liketh you in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring, [for the writings written in the King's name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no e This was the law of the Medes and Persians, as Dan. 6. 15 notwithstanding the king revoked the former decree granted to Haman, for Esters sake. man revoke.] 9 Then were the King's scribes called at the same time, even in the third month, that is the month f Which containeth 〈◊〉 of May and part of june. Siuán, on the three & twentieth (day) thereof: & it was written, according to all as Mordecái commanded unto the jews & to the provinces, and captains, and rulers of the princes, which were from India even unto Ethiopia, an hundredth & seven & twenty provinces, unto every province according to the g Thatis, in such letters & language, as was usial in every province. writing there of, and to every people after their speech, and to the jews, according to their writing, and according to their language. 10 And he written in the King Ahashuerósh name, and sealed it with the King's ring: & he sent letters by posts on horsebake (&) that road on (beasts) of price (as) dromedaries (and) “ 〈◊〉. colts of mares. 11 Wherein the King granted the jews [in what cities soever they were] to gather themselves together, & to stand for h That is, to defend themselves against all that would assail them. their life (and) to root out, to slay & to destroy all the power of the people and of the pro vince that vexed them (both) children & women, and to spoil their goods: 12 Upon one day in all the provinces of King Ahashuerósh (even) in the thirtent (day) of the twelve month, which is the month i Which hath 〈◊〉 te of 〈◊〉 & part of March. Adár. 13 The copy of the writing (was) how there should be a commandment given in all and every province, published among all the people, and that the jews should be ready against that day to k The King gave them liberty to kill all that all did oppress them. avenge themselves on their enemies. 14 (So) the posts road upon (beasts) of price (and) dromedaries (and) went forth with speed, to execute the King's commandment, and the decree was given at Shushán the palace. 15 And Mordecai went out from the King in royal apparel of blue, and white, & with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple, and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad. 16 (And) unto the jews was come light and l He she 〈◊〉 by these words that follow what this light was. joy and gladness, and honour. 17 Also in all and every province, and in all and every city & place, where the King's commandment and his decree came (there was) joy and gladness to the jews, a feast and good day, and many of the people of the land m Conformed themselves to the Jews religion. become jews: for the fear of the jews fallen upon them. CHAP. IX. 1 At the commandment of the King the jews put their adversaries to death. 14. The ten sons of Haman are hanged 〈◊〉 The jews keep a feast in remembrance of of their deliverance. 1 SO in the twelft month, which is the moaneth Adár, upon the thirtent day of the same, when the King commandement and his decree drawn near to be put in execution in the day that the enemies of the jews hoped to have power over them [but it a This was by God's great providence who 〈◊〉 the joy of the wicked into sorrow, and the tears of the godly into gladness. turned contrary: for the jews had rule over them that hated them.] 2 The jews gathered themselves together into their cities throughout all the provinces of the King Ahashuerósh, to say hand on such as sought their hurt, and no man cold withstand them: for the fear of them fallen upon all people. 3 And all the rulers of the provinces, and the princes and the captains, and the officers of the King b Did them honour and showed them friendship. exalted the jews: for the fear of Mordecái fallen upon them. 4 For mordecái was great in the King's house, and the report of him went through all the provinces: for this man Mordecai waxed greater and greater. 5 Thus the jews smote all their c Which had conspired their death by the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man. enemies with strokes of the sword and slaughter and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them. 6 And at Shushan the palace slew the jews and destroyed d Besides those three hundredth, that the slew the second day, as vers, 15. five hundredth men. 7 And Parshandatha, and Dalphon, and Aspatha. 8 And Paratha, and Adalia, and Aridatha. 9 And Parmashta, and Arisái, and Aridái, and Vaiezatha. 10 The ten sons of Haman, the son of Ammedatha, the adversary of the jews slew they: but they laid not their hands e Whereby they declared, that this was Gods just judgement upon the enemies of his Church, for asmuch as they sought not their own again, but to execute his vengeance. on the spoil. 11 On the same day came the number of those that were slayno, unto the palace of Shusshan before the King. 12 And the King said unto the Queen Ester, The jews have slain in Shushan the palace and destroyed five hundredth men, and the ten sons of Hamán: what have they done in the rest of the King's provinces? and what is thy petition, that it may be given thee? or what is thy request moreover, that it may be performed? 13 Then said Ester, If it please the King, let it be granted also tomorrow to the jews that are in Shushan, to do according f This she requireth not for desire of vengeance, but with zeal to see God's judge judgements executed against his enemies. unto this days decree, that they may hung upon the tre haman's ten sons. 14 And the King charged to do so, and the decree was given at Shusshan, and they hanged haman's ten sons. 15 ¶ So the jews that were in Shushan, assem bled themselves upon the fourtent day of the month Adar, and slew three hundredth men in Shushan, but on the spoil they laid not their hand. 16 And the rest of the jews that were in the King's provinces assembled themselves, and stood for g Read Chap. 8. 11. their lives, and had rest from their enemies, and slew of them that hated them, h Meaning, that they laid hands on none, that were not the enemies of God. seventy and five thousand: but they laid not their hand on the spoil. 17 (This they did) on the i Meaning, in all places saving in Shushan. thirtente day of the month Adar, and rested the fourtente day thereof, and kept it a day of feasting and joy. 18 But the jews that were in Shushan, assembled themselves on the thirtente (day,) and on the fourtente thereof, and they rested on the fiftente of the same, and kept it a day of feasting and joy. 19 Therefore the jews of the villages that dwelled in the unwalled towns, k As the jews do even to this day, calling it in the Persians language Purim, that is the day of lots. kept the fourtente day of the month Adar with joy and feasting, (even) a joyful day, and every one sent presents unto his neighbour. 20 ¶ And Mordecai written l The jews gather hereof that Mordecai written this story, but it seemeth that he written but only these letters, and decrees that follow. these words, and sent letters unto all the jews that were through all the province of the King Ahashuerosh, (both) near and far. 21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourtente day of the month Adar, and the fiftente day of the same, every year. 22 According to the days wherein the jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a joyful day, to keep them the days of feasting, and joy, and m He setteth before our 〈◊〉 the use of this feast, which was for the remembrance of Gods deliverance, than a 〈◊〉 of mutual friend: 〈◊〉, and relief of the poor. to sand presents every man to his neighbour, and gifts to the poor. 23 And the jews promised to do as they had begun, and as Mordecai had written unto them. 24 Because Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite all the jews adversary, had imagined against the jews, to destroy them, and had n Read, Chap. 3. 7 cast Pur [that is a lot] to consume and destroy them. 25 And when o That is, Ester. she came before the King, he commanded by letters, Let his wicked p These are words of the King's commandment to 〈◊〉 haman's wicked en treprise. devise [which he imagined against the jews] turn upon his own head, and let them hung him and his sons on the tre. 26 Therefore they called these days Purim, by the name of Pur, (and) because of all the words of this letter, and of that which they had seen besides this, and of that which had come unto them. 27 The jews (also) ordained, and promised for them and for their seed, and for all that joined unto them, that they would not “ Or, transgress. fail to observe those q Meaning the 〈◊〉, and the 〈◊〉 day of the 〈◊〉 Adar. two days every year, ac 'cording to their writing and according to their season. 28 And that these days should be remembered, and kept throughout every generation and every family, and every province, and every city: even these days of Purim should not fail among the jews, and the memorial of them should not perish from their seed. 29 And the Queen Esther the daughter of Abihail and Mordecai the jew written with all “ Or, strength, or 〈◊〉. authority [to confirm this letter of Purim the second time] 30 And he sent letters unto all the jews to the hundredth and seven and twenty provinces of the kingdom of Ahashuerosh, with r Which were letters declaring unto them quietness, and assurance, and putting them out of doubt and fear. words of peace and truth. 31 To confirm these days of Purim according to their seasons, as Mordecai the jew and Esther the Queen had appointed them, and as they had promised for them ” Ebr. souls. selves and for their seed with s That they would observe this feast with fasting, and earnest prayer, which in Hebrew is signified by this word (their cry.) fasting and prayer. 32 And the decree of Esther confirmed these words of Purim, & was written in the book. CHAP. X. The estimation and authority of Mordecai. 1 ANd the King Ahashuerôsh laid attribute upon the land, and upon the yles of the sea. 2 And all the acts of his power, and of his might, and the declaration of the dignity of Mordecai, wherewith the King magnified him, are they not written in the book of the Chronicles of the King of Media & Persia? 3 For Mordecai the jew was the second unto King Ahashuerósh, and great among the jews, and a These 〈◊〉 tes are here set forth as commendable, and necessary set him, that is in 〈◊〉: to have the favour of the people: to procure their wealth, and to be gentle, & loving toward them. accepted among the multitude of his brethren, who procured the wealth of his people, and spoke peaceably to all his seed. JOB. THE ARGUMENT. IN this history is set before our eyes the example of a singular patience. For this holy man job was not only extremely afflicted in outward things and in his body, but also in his mind, and conscience by the sharp temptations of his wife, and chief friends: which by their vehement words, and subtle disputations brought him almost to despair: for they set forth God as a severe judge, and mortal enemy unto him, which had cast him of, therefore in vain he should seek unto him for secure. These friends came unto him under pretence of consolation, and yet they tormented him more than did all his affliction. Notwithstanding he did constantly resist them, and at length had good success. In this story we have to mark that job maintaineth a good cause, but handleth it evil: again his adversaries have an evil matter, but they defend it craftily. For job held that God did not always punish men according to their sins, but that he had secret judgements, whereof man knew not the cause, and therefore man cold not reason against God therein, but he should be convicted. Moreover he was assured that God had not rejected him, yet through his great torments, and affliction he brasteth forth into many inconveniencies both of words and sentences, and showeth himself as a desperate man in many things, and as one that would resist God: and this is his good cause which he doth not handle well. Again the adversaries maintain with many goodly arguments, that God punisheth continually according to the trespass, grounding upon God's providence, his justice, and man's sins, yet their intention is evil: for they labour to bring job into despair: and so they maintain an evil cause. Ezekiél commends job as a just man, Ezek. 14. 14, and james setteth out his patience for an example, jam. 5. 11. CHAP. I 1 The holiness, tiches, and care of job for his children. 11 Satan hath permission to tempt him. 13 He tempteth him by taking away his substance, and his children. 20 His faith and patience. 1 THere was a man in the land of a That is, of the country of Idumea, as Lamen. 4. 21. or hordering thereupon for the land was called by the name of Vz the son ne of Dishan the son of Seir. Vz called job, Genes 36. 28. and this man b For as much as he was a Gentle and not a jew, and yet is pronounced upright, and without hypocrisy, it declareth that 〈◊〉 the heathen God hath 〈◊〉. was an upright and just man, c Hereby is decla read, what is meant by 〈◊〉 upright, and 〈◊〉 men. one that feared God, and eschewed evil. 2 And he had seven sons, and three daughters. 3 His d His children and riches are declared, to commend his virtue in his prosperity, and his patience, and constancy when God had taken them from him. substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundredth yoke of oxen, and five hundredth she asses, and his family was very great, so that this man was the greatest of all the ” Ebr. children. men of e Meaning, the Arabians, 〈◊〉, Idumeans. etc the East. 4 And his sons went and banqueted in their houses, every one his day, and sent, and called their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. 5 And when the days of their banqueting were go about, job sent, and f That is, common deed them to be sanctified: meaning, that they should consider the 〈◊〉, that they bade committed, and re〈◊〉 themselves for the same. sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and g That is, he offered for every one of his children an 〈◊〉 of reconciliation, which declared his religion to ward God, and the care that he had toward his children. offered burned offerings (according) to the number of them all. For job thought, It may be that my sons have sinned, and h In Hebrew it is, and blessed God, which is some time taken for blaspheming and cutsing, as here, and 1. King. 21. 〈◊〉 and 13. etc blasphemed God in their hearts: thus did job i While the feast lasted. every day. 6 ¶ Now on a day when the k Meaning, the Angels, which are called the sons of God, 〈◊〉 they are willing to execute his wil children of God came and stood l Because our infirmity can not comprehend God in his 〈◊〉, he is set forth unto us as a King, that our capacity may be able to understand, which is spoken of him. before the Lord, Satán m This declareth that although Satan be adversa, ie to God, yet he is compelled to obey, him 〈◊〉 him all homage, without whose permission, and appointment he can do nothing. came also among them. 7 Then the Lord said unto Satan, Whence n This question is asked for our infirmity: for God known whence become. comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, saying, o Herein is described the nature of Satan, which is ever ranging for his pray 1 〈◊〉. 5. 8. From compassing the earth to and fro, and from walking in it. 8 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou not considered my servant job, how none (is) like him in the earth? an upright andiust man, one that fears God, and escheweth evil? 9 Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, doth job fear God for p He seareth thee not for thy own sake, but for the commodity that he receiveth by thee. nought? 10 Hast thou not made q Meaning, the grace of GOD, which 〈◊〉 job as a rampire against all temptations. an hedge about him and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. 11 But stretch out now thy hand and r This signifieth that Satan is not able to touch us, but it is, GOD that must do it. touch all that he hath, (to see) if he will not blaspheme thee to s Satan noteth the vice, whereunto men are conmonly subject: that is, to hide their rebellion, and to be content with God in the time of prosperive, which vice is disclosed in the time of their adversity. thy face. 12 Then the Lord said unto Satan, Lo, all that he hath (is) in t GOD giveth not Satan power over man, but that which God giveth him. thy hand: only upon himself shalt thou not stretch out thine hand. So Satan departed from the u That is, went to execute that which God had permitted him to do: for else he can never go out of God's presence. presence of the Lord. 13 ¶ And on a day, when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their elder brothers house. 14 There came a messenger unto job, and said, The oxen were ploughing, and the asses feeding in their places. 15 And the x That is, the Arabians. Shabeans came violently, and took them: yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword: but I only am escaped alone to tell thee. 16 And while he was yet speaking, another came, and said, The y Which 〈◊〉 was also done by the craft of Satan to tempt job the more grievously, for asmuch as he might see, that not only men were his enemies, but that GOD made war against him. fire of GOD is fallen from the heaven, and hath burned up the sheep and the servants, and devoured them: but I only am escaped alone, to tell thee. 17 And while he was yet speaking, another came, and said, The Chaldeans set out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have taken them, and have slain the servants with the edge of the sword: but I only am escaped alone to tell thee. 18 And while he was yet speaking, came an other, and said, Thy z This 〈◊〉 plague declareth, that when one plague is past which serneth hard to be born, God can sand us another far more grievous, to try his, and teach them obedience. sons, and thy daughters were eating, and drinking wine in their elder brothers house, 19 And be hold, there came a great wind from beyond the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, which fell upon the children, and they are dead, and lonely am escaped alone to tell thee. 20 Then job arose, and a Which came not of 〈◊〉 but declareth that the children of God are not insensible like blocks, but that in their 〈◊〉 they feel 〈◊〉, and grief of mind: yet they keep a mean herein, & rebel not against God, as the wicked do. rend his garment, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground and worshipped, Eccle 5. 14. 21 And said, * Naked came I out of my mother's 1. Tim. 6, 7. womb, & naked shall I return b That is, ito the belly of the earth which is the mother of all. the there: the Lord hath given, and the Lord hath taken it: c Hereby he confesseth that God is just, and good, all though his hand be sore upon him. blessed be the Name of the Lord 22 In all this did not job sin, nor charge God d But declared that God did althing 〈◊〉 to justice & equity foolishly. CHAP. II 6 Satán hath permission to afflict job. 9 His wife tempteth him to forsake God. 11 His three friends visit him. 1 ANd on a day the a That is, the An gels, as Chap. 1, 6. children of God came and stood before the Lord, and b Read Chap. 1, 13 Satán came also among them, and stood before the Lord 2 Then the Lord said unto Satán, Whence comest thou? And Satán answered the Lord, & said, From compassing the earth to and fro, and from walking in it. 3 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou not Ezek 14, 14. considered my servant job, how none (is) like him in the earth? * an upright and just man, one that fears God, and escheweth equil? for yet he continueth in his uprightness, c He proveth jobs integrity by this that he ceased not to fear God when his plagues were grie vously upon him although thou movedst me against him, to destroy d That is, when thou hadst nought against him, or when thou wast not able to bring thy purpose to pass. him without cause. 4 And Satan answered the Lord, & said, e Hereby he meant that a man's own skin is dearer unto him then another man's. Skin for skin, and all that ever a man hath, will he give for his life. 5 But stretch now out thy hand, and touch his f Meaning his own person. bones and his flesh, (to see) if he will not blaspheme thee to thy face. 6 Then the Lord said unto Satan, Lo, he is in thy hand, but save g Thus Satán can go no further in punishing then God hath limited unto him. his life. 7 ¶ So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord, and smote job with sore h This sore was most vehement, where with also God plagued the Egyptians, Exo. 9, 9 and threateneth to punish the rebellious people Deut. 28, 27. so that this tentation was most grievous: for if job had measured God's favour by the vehemency of his disease, he might have thought that God had cast him of. boils, from the sole of his foot unto his crown. 8 And he took a i As destitute of all other help and means, and wonderfully afflicted with the sorrow we of his disease. potshard to scrape him, and he sat down among the ashes. 9 Then said his k Satán useth the same instrument against job, as he did against Adám. wife unto him, Dost thou l Meaning, what gainest thou to serve God, seeing he thus plagueth thee as though he were thy enemy? This is the most grievous tentation of the faithful, when their faith is assailed, and when Satán goeth about to persuade them, that they trust in God in vain. continueyet in thy uprightness? m For death was appointed to the blasphemer, and so she meant that he should be soon rid out of his 〈◊〉. Blaspheme God, and dye. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest like a foolish woman: what? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and not n That is, to be patient in 〈◊〉, as we rejoice, when he sendeth prosperity, & so to acknowledge him to be both merciful & jusle. receive evil? In all this did not job sin with his o He so 〈◊〉 his affections, that his tongue 〈◊〉 impatiency did not murmur against God. lips. 11 Now when jobs three p Which were men of authority wise and learned, and as the Septuagint writ, King, and came to comfort him, but when they see how he was visiced, they conceived an evil opinion of him, as though he had been but an hypocrite, and so justly plagued of God for his sins. friends herded of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place, (to wit.) Eli phaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they were agreed to get her to come to lament with him and to comfort him. 12 So when they lift up their eyes a far of, they knew him not: therefore they lift up their voices and wept, and every one of them rend his garment, and sprinkled q This was also a ceremony, which they used in those countries, as the renting of their clotheses in sign of sorrow etc. dust upon their heads toward the heaven. 13 So they sat by him upon the ground seven days, & seven nights, & none spoke a word unto him: for they saw, that the grief (was) very r And therefore thought that he would not have harkened to their counsel. great. CHAP. III 1 job complaineth & curseth the day of his birth. 11 He desireth to die, as though death were the end of all man's misery 1 AFterward a The seven days ended, Chap. 9, 13 job opened his mouth, and b Here job beginneth to 〈◊〉 his great 〈◊〉 in this battle between the Spirit & the flesh Rem 7, 18, & after a manner yieldeth, yet in the end he 〈◊〉 vi ctorie, though he was in the mean time greatly wounded. cursed his day. 2 And job cried out, and said, 3 Let the day c Men aught not to be weary of their life, & curse 〈◊〉, because of the infirmities that it is subject unto, but because they are given to sin and rebellion against God. perish, wherein I was born, & the night when it was said, There is a man child conceived. 4 Let that day be darkness, let not God d Let it be put out of the number of days, and let it not have the light of the senne to separate it from the night. regard it from above, neither let the light shine upon it, 5 (But) let darkness, & the e That is, most obscure darkness, which maketh them afraid of death, that are in it. shadow of death stain it: let the clouder remain upon it, & let them make it fearful as a bitter day. 6 Let darkness possess that night, let it not be joined unto the days of the year, nor let it come into the count of the months. 7 Yea, desolate be that night, & let no joy be in it. 8 Let them that curse the day, [being f Which curse the day of their birth, let them lay that curse upon this night. ready to renew their mourning] curse it. 9 Let the stars of that twilight be dim through darkness of it: let it look for light, but have none: neither let it g Let it be always night, and never see day. see ” Ebr. the eye lids of the morning. the dawning of the day, 10 Because it shut not up the doors of my (mothers,) womb: not hide sorrow from mine 〈◊〉 eyes. 11 h This and that which followeth declareth that when man giveth place to his passions, he is not able to stay nor keep measure, but runneth headling 〈◊〉 all evil except God call him back. Why died I not in the birth? or why died I not, when I came out of the womb? 12 Why did the knees prevent me? and why did I suck the breasts? 13 For (so) should I now have i The 〈◊〉 of his afilictions made him to 〈◊〉. these words, as though death were the end of all miseries and as if there were nolife after this, which he speaketh not as though it were so but the infirmities of his flesh caused him to braced out into this error of the wicked. lyen and been quiet, I should have slept then, (and) been at rest, 14 With the Kings and counsellors of the earth which have builded themselves k He 〈◊〉 the ambition of them, which for their pleasure, as it were, change the order of nature, & build in most barren places, because they would hereby make their names immortal. desolate places: 15 Or with the princes that had gold, (&) have filled their houses with silver. 16 Or (why) was I not hide, as an untimely birth, (either) as infants, (which) have not seen the light? 17 The wicked l Thatis, by death thecrueltie of the tyrants hath reased. have there ceased from (their) tyranny, and there they that laboured valiantly, are at rest. 18 The m All they that sustain any kind of calamity and 〈◊〉 in this world: which he speaketh after the judgement of the flesh. prisoners rest together, (and) hear not the voice of the oppressor. 19 There are small & great, and the servant (is) free from his master. 20 Wherefore is the light given to him that is in misery? and n He showeth that the benefits of God are not comfortable, except the heart you joyful, and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. life unto them that have heavy hearts? 21 Which long for death, and if it come not, they would even search it more than treasures. 22 Which joy for gladness (and) rejoice, when they can find the grave. 23 (Why is the light given) to the man whose way is o That 〈◊〉 not how to come out of his miseries, because he dependeth not on God's providence. hide, and whom God hath helged in? 24 For my sighing cometh before I eat, and my roarings are powered out like the water. 25 For the thing I p In my prosperity I looked ever for a fall, as is come now to pass. feared, is come upon me, & the thing that I was afraid of, is come unto me. 26 I had no peace, neither had I quietness, neither hast I read, q The fear of troubles that should ensue, caused my prosperity to seem to me as nothing, and yet I am not exempted from trouble. yet trouble is come. CHAP. FOUR, 5 job is reprehended of impatiency, 7 And unjustice, 17 And of the presumption of his own righteousness. 1 THen Elipház the Temanite answered, & said, 2 If we assay to common with thee, will't thou be grieved? but a Seeing this thy impatiency. who can withhold himself from speaking? 3 Behold, thou hast taught many, and b Thou haste comforted others in their afflictions, & canst not now comfort thyself hast strengthened the weary hands. 4 Thy words have confirmed him that was falling, & thou hast strengthened the weak knees. 5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou art grieved: it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled. 6 Is not this thy c This he concludeth that job was but an hypocrite and had no true fear not trust in God. fear, thy confidence, thy patience, and the oprightnes of thy ways? 7 Remember, I pray thee: who (ever) perished being an d He concludeth that job was reproved, seeing that God handled, him so extremely, which is the argument that the carnal men make against the children of God. innocent? or where were the upright destroyed? 8 As I have seen, they that e They that do evil, can not but receive evil. plough iniquity, & sow wickedness, reap the same. 9 With the f He showeth that God needeth no great preparation to destrove his enemies: for he can do it with the blastof his mouth blast of God they perish, & with the breath of his nostrils are they consumed. 10 The roaring of the g Though men according to 〈◊〉 office do not punish tyrants (whom for their cruelty he compareth to lions, and their children to their whelps) yet God both is able, and his justice will punish them. lion, and the voice of the lioness, and the teeth of the lions whelps are broken. 11 The lion perisheth for lack of pray, & the lions whelps are scattered abroad. 12 But a thing was brought to me h A thing that I known not before was declared unto me by vision that is, that who soever thinketh himself just, shallbe found a sinner, when he cometh before God. secretly, and mine ear hath received a little thereof. 13 In the thoughts of the visions of the night, when sleep falls on men, 14 Fear came upon me, and dread which made all my bones i In these visions which GOD showeth to his creatures, there is ever a certain fear joined, that the authority thereof mightbehad in greater reverence. to tremble. 15 And the wind passed before me, and made the hairs of my flesh to stand up. 16 (Then) stood (one,) & I knew not his face: an image (was) before mine eyes, (&) in k When all things were quiet, or when the fear was some what as waged, as God appeared to 〈◊〉. 1. King 19, 12. silence herded I a voice, (saying,) 17 Shall man be more l He proveth that if God did punish the innocent, the creature should be more just than the Creator, which were a blasphemy. just than God? or shall a man be more 〈◊〉 than his maker? 18 Behold, he found no steadfastness in his Servants, and laid folly upon his m If God find imperfection in his Angels, when they 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 by his power, how much more shall he lay folly to man's charge, when he would 〈◊〉 himself against God? Angels. 19 How much more in them that dwell in houses of n That is, in this 〈◊〉, body subject to corruption, 2, Cor. 5, 1. clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which shallbe destroyed before the moth? 20 They be destroyed from o They see death 〈◊〉 before their eyes, and daily approaching toward them. the morning unto the evening: they perish for ever, p No man for all this doth consider it. without regard. 21 Doth not their dignity go away with them? do they notdye, and that without q That is, before that any of them were so wise as to think on death. wisdom CHAP. V. 1. 2 Eliphàz showeth the diffenrence between the children of God and the wicked. 3 The fall of the wicked. 9 Gods power who destroyeth the wicked and delivereth his. 1 CAll now, if any 〈◊〉 will a He willeth job toconsider the example 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them that have lived or do live godly, whether any of them be like unto him in raging against God as he doth answer thee, and to which of the Saints will't thou turn? 2 doubtless b Murmuring against God in afflictions increaseth the pain, & 〈◊〉 man's folly. anger killeth the foolish, and envy slayeth the idiot, 3 I have seen the c That is, the sinner that hath not the fear of God. foolish well rooted, & sudden lie d I was not moved with his prosperity, but known that God had cur said him and his. cursed his habitation, (saying,) 4 His e Though God some time suffer the fathers to near in this 〈◊〉 yet his judgements will 〈◊〉 upon their wicked children. children shallbe far from salvation, and they shallbe destroyed in the f By public iud gement they shall be condemned, and none shall pity them. gate, and none shall deliver them. 5 The hungry shall eat up his harvest: yea, they shall take it from among the g Though there be but two or three ears left in the hedges, yet these shallbe taken from him. thorns, & the thirsty shall drink up their substance. 6 For misery cometh not forth of the dust h That is, the earth is not the cause of barrenness and man's misery, but his own sin. neither doth affliction spring out of the earth. 7 But man is born unto i Which declareth that sin is ever in our corrupt nature: for before sinneit was not subject to pain & affliction. travail, as the sparks fly up ward. 8 But I would iniquire k If I suffered as thou dost, would seek unto God. at God, and turn my talk unto God: He 〈◊〉 job to humble himself unto God, to whom all creatures are subject, and whose works declare that man is inexcusable, except he glorify God in all his works. 9 Which doth great things & unsearchable (and) marvelous things without number. 10 He m He showeth by particular examples of God are. giveth rain upon the earth, and water upon the streets, 11 And setteth up on high them that be low, that the sorrowful may be exalted to salvation 12 He scatereth the devices of the crafty: so that their hands can not accomplish that which they do enterprise. 13 * 1, Cor. 3, 19 He taketh the wise in their craftiness: & the counsel of the wicked is made foolish. 14 They meet with n In things plain & evident they show themselves fools instead of wisemen. darkness in the day time and o This declareth that GOD punisheth the world lie wise, as he threatened. Deut. 28. 29. grope at noon day, as in the night. 15 But he saveth the p That is, he that humbleth himself before God. poor from the sword, from their q He compareth the 〈◊〉 of the wicked to sharps sword mouth, and from the hand of the violent man. 16 So that the poor hath (his) hope, but iniquity shall r 〈◊〉 the wicked be compelled at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 their mouths, much more they that profess God. stop her mouth. 17 Behold, blessed (is) the man whom God correcteth: therefore refuse not thou the cham stising of the Almighty. 18 For he maketh the wound, and bindeth it up: he smiteth, and his hands make whole. 19 He shall deliver thee s He will sand trouble after trouble, that his 〈◊〉 may not for one time, but continually trust in him: but they shall have a come 〈◊〉 issue, even in the greatest and the 〈◊〉, which is here calledthe 〈◊〉. in six troubles, and in in the seventh the evil shall not touch thee. 20 In 〈◊〉 he shall deliver thee from death: and in battle from the power of the sword. 21 Thou shalt be hide from the scourge of the tongue, and thou shalt not be affrayed of destruction when it cometh. 22 (But) thou shalt t Where as the wicked lament in their 〈◊〉, thou shalt have 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. laugh at destruction and dearth, and shalt not be afraid of the beast of the earth. 23 For the stones of the field u When we are in God's favour, all creatures shall serve us. shallbe in league with thee, and the beasts of the field 〈◊〉 be at peace with thee. 24 And thou shalt know, that peace (shallbe) in thy tabernacle, and thou shalt visit thy habitation, and shalt not x God shall so bless thee, that thou shall 〈◊〉 have occasion to rejoice in all things, and not to be offended. sin. 25 Thou shalt perceive also, that thy seed (shall be) great, and thy posterity as the grass of the earth. 26 Thou shalt go to thy grave in y 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God have not 〈◊〉 this promise 〈◊〉, yet GOD doth recompense it other wise to their 〈◊〉. a full age, as ariche (of corn) cometh in due season (into the barn.) 27 Lo, z We have learned these points by 〈◊〉, that God 〈◊〉 not the innocent, that man can not compare justice with him, that the 〈◊〉 shall not long 〈◊〉, and that the affliction which man 〈◊〉, cometh for his own sin. thus have we enquired of it, (and) so it is: hear this and know it for thyself. CHAP. VI 1 job answereth, that his pain is more 〈◊〉 than his fault 8 He wisheth death. 14 He complaineth of his friends. 1 But job answered, and said. 2 O that my grief were well weighed, and miseries were laid together in the a To know when 〈◊〉 ere I complain without 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. balance. 3 For it would be now heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are b My 〈◊〉 is so great, 〈◊〉 I lack words to express it. swallowed up. 4 For the arrows of the almighty (are) in me, the venom whereof doth drink up my spirit, (and) the terrors of God c Which declareth that he was not only 〈◊〉 in body, but wounded in 〈◊〉, which is the greatest battle that the faithful can have fight against me. 5 Doth the d 〈◊〉 you that 〈◊〉 with out 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the brute beasts do not complain when they have what they would? wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox when he hath foddre? 6 That which is e 〈◊〉 a man's taste delight in that that hath no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that none take pleasure 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, seeing they can not 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 ges 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the mouth. unsavoury, shall it be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg? 7 Such things as my soul refused to touch, as (were) sorrows, are my meat. 8 O that I might have my desire, and that GOD would grant me the thing that I long for! 9 That is, that GOD would destroy me: that he would let his hand go, and cut me of. 10 Then should I yet have comfort, [though I burn with sorrow, let him not f Herein he sinneth double, both in wishing through 〈◊〉 to die, and also in 〈◊〉 of GOD a thing which was not agreeable to his wil pair] g That is, let me die at once, before I come to di 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mine 〈◊〉 because I have not denied the words of the Holy one. 11 What power have I that I should endure? or what is mine h He 〈◊〉 jest he should be bro 〈◊〉 to inconveniencies, if 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 should continued. end, if I should prolong my life? 12 Is my strength the strength of stones? (or) is my flesh of brass? 13 Is it not so, that there is in me no i Have I not sought to help my 〈◊〉 as much as 〈◊〉 possible. help? and that strength is taken from me? 14 He that is in misery, aught to be comforted of his neighbour: but men have forsaken the fear of the Almighty. Or, wisdom, or Law. 15 My brethren have deceived me as a k He 〈◊〉 those friends which comfort not in 〈◊〉, to a broken, which in 〈◊〉, when we need waters, is 〈◊〉 winter is hard frozen: and in the time of rain: when we have no need, overfloweth with water. brook, (and) as the rising of the rivers they pass see away. 16 Which are blackish with ice, (and) wherein the snow is hide. 17 But in time they are dried up with heat (and) are consumed: and when it is hot they fail out of their places. 18 (Or) they depart from their way and course, (yea,) they vanish and perish. 19 They that go to Tema, l 〈◊〉 that pass thereby to go into the 〈◊〉 coun treies' of Arabia, think to find water there: quench their thirst, but they are deceived considered them, (and) they that go to Shebá, waited for them. 20 (But) they were confounded: when they hoped, they came thither and were ashamed. 21 Surely not we are you (like) m 〈◊〉 is, like to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which deceiveth them, that think to have water there in their need, as I looked for consolation as your hands. unto it: you have seen (my) fearful plague, and are afraid. 22 Was it because I said, Bring unto me? or give a reward to me of your n He toucheth the 〈◊〉, Which for no necessity will give 〈◊〉 of their goods, and much more hesemen, which woldenot give him comfortable words. substance? 23 And deliver me from the enemy's hand, or ransom me out of the hand of tyrants? 24 Teach me, and I will o 〈◊〉 me wherein I have 〈◊〉, and I will confess my 〈◊〉. hold my tongue: and 'cause me to understand, wherein I have erred. 25 How p He that hath a good conscience, doth not shrink at the sharp words or reasonings of others, except they be able to persuade him by reason. stead fast are the words of righteousness? and what can any of you justly reprove? 26 Do you imagine to reprove q Do you 〈◊〉 at my words, 〈◊〉 I should be thought to speak fools hly, which am now in misery? words, that the talk of the afflicted should be as the wind? 27 You make your wrath to fall upon the fatherless, and dig a pit for your friend. 28 Now therefore be content to r Consider whether I speak as one that is driven to this 〈◊〉 through very sorrow, or as an hypocrite, as you condemn me. look upon 〈◊〉: for I will not lie before your face. 29 Turn, I pray you, let there be none iniquity: return, I say, (and you shall see) yet my righteousness in that behalf, Is there iniquity in mytongue? doth not my mouth feel sorrows? CHAP. VII. 1 job showeth the shortness and misery of man's life. 1 IS there not an appointed time to man upon earth? and (are not) his days as the days of an a Hath not an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 some rest and 〈◊〉 then in this my 〈◊〉 for meant I am worse than an hireling. hireling. 2 As a servant longeth for the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for (the end) of his work. 3 So have I had as an inheritance the b My 〈◊〉 hath continued from month to month, and I have looked for 〈◊〉 in vain. months of vanity, and painful night's have been appointed unto me. 4 If I laid me down, I said, When shall I arise? and measuring the evening I am even full with tossing to and fro unto the dawning of the day. 5 My flesh is c This signifieth that his disease was rare and most horrible. clothed with worms and filthiness of the dust: my skin is rend, and become horrible. 6 My days are swister them d Thus he speaketh in respect of the 〈◊〉 of man's life, which passeth without hope of 〈◊〉: inconsideration whereof he desireth God to have compassion on him. a weavers shuttle, and they are spent without hope. 7 Remember that my life is but a wind, (and that) mine eye shall not return to see pleasure. 8 The eye that hath seen me, shall see me no more: thy eyes (are) upon me, and I shallbe no longer. 9 e If thou behold me in thy anger, I shall not be able to stand in thy presence. (As) the cloud vanisheth and goeth away. so he that goeth down to the grave, shall f Shall no more enjoy this mortal life. come up no more. 10 He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more. 11 Therefore I will not g Seeing I can by nonother means comfort myself, I will declare my grief by words and thus he speaketh as one overcome with grief of mind. spare my mouth, (but) will speak in the troubles of my spirit, (and) muse in the bitterness of my mind. 12 Am I a sea h Am not I a poor wretch? what needest thou then to lay so much pain on me? or a whalefish, that thou keepest me in ward? 13 When I say, My couch shall relieve me, (and) my bed shall bring (comfort) in my meditation. 14 Then fearest thou me i So that I can have no rest, night nor day. with dreams, and astonishest me with visions. 15 Therefore my soul h Am not I a poor wretch? what needest thou then to lay so much pain on me? chooseth rather to be strangled (and) to die, than (to be in) my bones, k He speaketh as one overcome with sorrow, and not of judge meant, or of the examination of his faith. 16 jabhorre it, I shall not live always: l Seeing my-terme of life is so short, let me have some rest and ease. spare me then, for my days (are) but vanity. 17 What is man, that thou m Seeing that man of himself is so vile, why dost thou 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 honour to contend against him? job useth all kinds of persuasion with GOD, that he might stay his hand. dost magnify him, and that thou settest thine heart upon him? 18 And 〈◊〉 visit him every morning, and triest him every moment? 19 How long will it be (yet) thou depart from me? thou will't not let me alone while I may swallow my spittle. 20 I have n After all 〈◊〉 says 〈◊〉 forth and leadeth 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 it was not in such perfection, that he cold 〈◊〉 himself 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with God, because that he still tried his faith. sinned, what shall I do unto thee? o thou preserver of men, why hast thou set me (as a mark) against thee, so that I am a burden unto myself? 21 And why dost thou not pardon my trespass? and take away mine iniquity? for now shall I sleep in the dust, and if thou seekest me in the morning, I shall o That is, I shallbe dead. not be (found.) CHAP. VIII. 1 Bildad 〈◊〉 that job is a sinner, because God punisheth the wicked, and preserveth the good. 1 THen answered Bildád the Shuhite, & said, 2 How long will't thou talk of these things? & how long shall the words ofthy mouth a He 〈◊〉 that their words which would diminish any thing from the 〈◊〉 of God, is but a puffed of wind that 〈◊〉 sheth away. (be as) a mighty wind? 3 Doth God pervert judgement? or doth the almighty subvert justice? 4 If thy sons have sinned against him, and he hath sent them into the place of their b That is, hath rewarded them according to their iniquity: meaning, that job aught to be warned by the example of his children, that he offend not God. iniquity, 5 (Yet) if thou c That is, if thou turn betime while God calleth thee to repentance. will't early seek unto God, and pray to the Almighty, 6 If thou be pure and upright, then surely he will a wake up unto thee, & he will make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous. 7 And though thy beginning d Though the beginnyngs be not 〈◊〉 pleasant, as thou wouldest desire, yet in the 〈◊〉 thou shalt have sufficient occasion to content thyself. be small, yet thy later end shall greatly increase. 8 e He willeth job to examine all antiquity, and he shall 〈◊〉 it true which he here 〈◊〉. Inquire therefore, I pray thee, of the formerage, and prepare thyself to search of their fathers. 9 [For we are but f Meaning, that it is not enough to have the expe rience of 〈◊〉 selves, but to be confirmed by the ex amples of them that 〈◊〉 before us. of yesterday, and are ignorant: for our days upon earth (are) but a shadow] 10 Shall not they teach thee (and) tell thee, and utter the words of their heart? 11 Can a g As a rush can not grow with out 〈◊〉, so can not the hypocrite, because he hath not 〈◊〉 which is 〈◊〉 with God's Spirit. rush grow without mire? or can the grass grow without water? 12 Though it were in green (and) not cut down, yet shall it whither before any other herb. 13 So (are) the paths of all that forget God, and the hypocrites hope shall perish. 14 His confidence also shall be cut of, and his trust (shallbe, as) the house of a h Which is to day, and to morrow swept away spider. 15 He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand: he shall hold him fast by it, yet shall it not endure. 16 The i He compareth the just to a tre, which althoghit be removed out of one place unto another, yet florishetht so the affliction of the godly turneth to their profire, (tre) is green before the sun, and the branches spread over the garden thereof. 17 The rotes thereof are wrapped about the fountain, (and) are folden (about) the house of stones. 18 If (any) pluck it from his place, and it k That is, so that there remain nothing there to prove whether the 〈◊〉 had grown there, or no. deny, (saying,) I have not seen thee. 19 Behold, it will rejoice l To be planted in another place, where it may grow 〈◊〉 pleasure. by this means, that it may grow in another mould. 20 Behold, God will not cast away an upright man, neither will he take the wicked by the hand 21 Till he have filled thy mouth with m If thou be godly, he will give thee occasion to rejoice, and if not, thine 〈◊〉 shall increase. laughter, and thy lips with joy. 22 They that hate thee, shallbe clothed with shame, and the dwelling of the wicked shall not (remain.) CHAP. IX. 1 job declareth the 〈◊〉 power of God, and that man's righteousness is nothing. 1 THen job answered, and said. 2 I know verily that it is so: for how should man (compared) unto God, be a job here 〈◊〉 reth to the point of Eliphaz & Bildad's oration, 〈◊〉 ching the justice of God & his innocency 〈◊〉 god to be infinit in ivi slice, & man to be nothing in respect justified? 3 If he would dispute with him, he cold not answer him one thing of a b Of a thousand 〈◊〉, which god cold lay to his charge man cannot answer him one. thousand. 4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath been fierce against him and hath prospered? 5 He removeth the mountains & they feel not when he overthroweth them in his wrath. 6 He 1a He declareth what is the infirmity of man by the mighty and incomprehensible power that is in God, showing what the cold do if he would set forth his power removeth the earth out of her place, that the pillars thereof do shake. 7 He commands the sun, and it rises not he closeth up the stars, as under a signet. 8 He himself alone spreadeth out the heavens, and walketh upon the height of the sea. 9 He maketh (the stars) 1b The sear the na mes of certain stars, whereby he means that all stars both known and unknown at his 〈◊〉. Arctúrus, Orion, & pleiades, and the climates of the South. 10 He doth great things, and unsearchable: yea, marvelous things without number. 11 Lo, when he goeth 1c I am not, able to comprehend his works, which are common & daily before mine eyes, much jesse in those things, which are hide & secret. by me, I see him not: and when he passeth by, I perceive him not. 12 Be hold, when he taketh a prey, f He showeth that when God doth execute his power, he doth it justly, for as much as none can control him. who can make him to restore it? who shall say unto him What dost thou? 13 God g God will not be appeased for aught that man can say for himself for his justification. will not writhe draw his anger (&) the most mighty helps h That is, all, the reasons that men can lay to approve their cause. do stoop under him 14 How much less shall I answer him? or how should I find out i How should I be able to answer him by 〈◊〉: whereby be noteth his friends, that albeit they were eloquent in talk, yet they felt not in heart, that which they spoke. my words with him? 15 For though I were just, yet cold I k Meaning, in his own opinion signifying that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 flatter himself to be righteous, which before God is abominacion. not answer, (but) I would make supplication to my judge. 16 If I l While I am in my pangs, I can not but 〈◊〉 forth into many in conveniences, although I know still that God is just. cry, and he answer me, (yet) would I not believe, that he herded my voice. 17 For he destroyeth me with a tempest, and woundeth me m I am not able to feel my sins so great, as I feel the weight of his plagues: & this he speaketh to condemn his dullness & to justify God. without cause. 18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. 19 If (we spoke) of strength, behold, he is n After he hath accused his own weakness, he continueth to justify God and his power. strong if (we speak) of judgement, who shall bring me in to played? 20 If I would justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: o If I would stand in mine own defence, yet God hath just cause to condemn me it he examine mine heart, and conscience. if I would be perfit, he shall judge me wicked. 21 (Though) I were perfit, (yet) I know not my soul: (therefore) abhorred I my life. 22 This is one point: therefore I said, He destroyeth the p If God punish according to his justice, he will destroy as well them that are counted perfit, as them that are wicked, perfit and the wicked. 23 If the scourge should suddenly q To wit, the wicked slay, should (God) r This is spoken according to our apprehension, as though he would say, If God destroy but the wicked, as chap. 5. 3, why should he suffer the innocents to be so long tormented by them? laugh at the punishment of the inno cent? 24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he s That they can not see to do justice. covereth the faces of the judges thereof: if not, where t That can show the contrary? is he? or who is he? 25 My days have been more swift than a post they have fled, & have seen no good thing. 26 They are passed (as) with the most swift ships, & as the eagle thar flieth to the pray 27 If u I think not to fall into these affections but my sorrows bring me to these manifold infirmities, and my conscience condemneth me. I say, I will forget my complaint, I will cease from my wrath, and comfort me, 28 (Then) I am afraid of all my sorrows, knowing that thou will't not judge me innocent. 29 (If) I be wicked, why x why doth not God destroy me at once? thus he speaketh according to the infirmity of the flesh. labour I thus in vain 30 If I y Though I seem never so pure in mine own eyes, yet all is but corruption before God wash myself with snow water, & purge mine hands most clean, 31 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the pit, & mine own z whatsoever I woldeuse to cover my filthiness with, shall disclose me so much more. clotheses shall make me fifthy. 32 For he is not a man as I am, that I should answer him, (if) we come together to judgement 33 neither is there any umpire a which might make an accord between God and me, speaking of impatiency, and yet confessing God to be just in punishing him. that might lay his hand upon us both. 34 Let him take his rod away from me, and let nor his fear astonish me: 35 (Then) will I speak, & fear him not: b Signifying that God's judgements keep him in awe. (but) because I am not so, I hold me stil. CHAP. X. 1 job is weary of his life, and setteth out his fragility before God. 20 He desireth him to stay his hand. 22 A description of death, 1 MY soul is cut of a I am more like to a deadman then to one that 〈◊〉 though I live: I will leave my b I will make an ample declaration of my torments, accusing myself and not God. complaint upon myself, (and) will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say unto God, c He would not that God should proceed against him by his secret justice but by the ordinary means that he punisheth others. condemn me not: she we me, wherefore thou contendest with me. 3 Thinkest thou it d Is it agreeable to thy justice to do me wrong? good to oppress me, (&) to cast of the e Will't thou be without compassion? labour of thy hands, and to favour the f Will't thou gratify the wicked and condemn me? counsel of the wicked? 4 Hast thou g Dost thou this of ignoráce? carnal eyes? or dost thou see as man seethe? 5 Are thy days as man's h Art thou inconstant & change able, as the times to day a friend, to morrow an enemy? days? or thy years, as the time of man? 6 That thou inquirest of mine iniquity, and searchest out my sin. 7 Thou knowest that I can not do i By affliction thou keepest me as in a prison, and restrainest me from doing evil, neither can any set meat liberty. wickedly: for none can deliver me out of thy hand. 8 Thy k In these eight verses following he describeth the mercy of God in the Wondered creation of man: and there on groundeth that God should not show himself rigorous against him. hands have made me, and fashioned me wholly round about, and will't thou destroy me? 9 Remember, I pray thee, that thou hast made me as l As brittle as a pot of clay. the clay, and will't thou bring me into dust again? 10 Hast thou not powered me out as milk? and turned me to cruds like cheese? 11 Thou hast clothed me with skin and flesh and joined me together with bones and sinews. 12 Thou hast given me life, and m That is, reason and understanding and many other gifts whereby man excels all earth he creatures grace: & thy n That is, thy fátherlie care and providence where by thou preservest me, and with out the which I should perish straight way. visitation hath preserved my spirit. 13 Though thou hast hide these things in thy heart, (yet) I know o Though I be not fully able to comprehend these things, yet I 〈◊〉 needs confess that it is so. that it is so with thee. 14 If I have sinned, than thou will't straightly look unto me, and will't not hold me guiltless of mine iniquity. 15 If I have done wickedly, woe unto me: if I have done righteously, I will not p I Will always Walk in fear and humility, knowing that none is just before thee. lift up mine head, being full of confusion, because I see mine affliction. 16 But let it increase: hunt thou me as a lion: return & show thyself q job being sore assaulted in this battle between the flesh & the Spirit, brasketh out into these affections, wishing rather short days then long peins. marvelous upóme 17 Thou renuest thy plagues against me, and thou increasest thy wrath against me: r That is, 〈◊〉 of diseases & in great abundance showing that God hath infini temeanes to punish 〈◊〉. changes and armies (of sorrows) are against me. 18 Wherefore then hast thou brought me out of the womb? O that I had perished, and that none eye had seen mell 19 (And) that I were as I had not been, (but) brought from the womb to the grave. 20 Are notmy days few? let him s We 〈◊〉 that God 〈◊〉 leave of his 〈◊〉, considering 〈◊〉 great misery & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his life. cease, (and) leave of from me, that I may take a little comfort, 21 Before I go and shall not t He speaketh thus in the person of a sinner, that is overcome with passions and with the feeling of God's judgements, and therefore can not apprehended in that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 merc es of God and 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. return, (even) to the land of darkness and shadow of death: 22 Into a land, (I say,) dark as darkness itself (&) into the shadow of death, where is none u No distinction 〈◊〉 light and darkness, but where all is 〈◊〉 darkness itself. order, but the light (is there) as darkness. CHAP. XI. 1 job is unjustly reprehended of Zophár. 7 God is incomprehensible. 14 He is merciful to the repentant. 18 Their assurance that live godly. 1 THen answered Zophár the Naamathite, and said, 2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? or should a great a Should he persuade by his great talk, that he is 〈◊〉 talker be justified? 3 Should men hold their peace at thy lies? & when th' ou mockest (others,) shall none make thee ashamed? 4 Forthou hast said, b He charges job with this, that he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the thing, which he spoke, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & that he was without sin in the sight of God. My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thy eyes. 5 But o, that God would speak and open his lips against thee! 6 That he might show thee the c Which is, not to stand in iuslifying of thyself: he signifieth that manwil never be overcome, while he reasoneth with another, & therefore God must break of the controversy, and stop man's 〈◊〉. secrets of wisdom, how thou hast (deserved) double, according to right: know therefore that God hath forgotten thee for thee iniquity. 7 Canst thou by searching find out God canst thou fin de out the Almighty to (his) perfection? 8 The heavens are high, what canst thou do? d That is, this perfection of God, & if man be not able to comprehend the heigh: of the heaven, the depth of hell, the length of the earth, the breadth of the sea which are but 〈◊〉: how can he 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of the Creator? it is deeper than the hell, how canst thou know it? 9 The measure thereofis longer than the earth and, it is brother than the sea. 10 If he cut of & e If God should turn the 〈◊〉 of t 〈◊〉, and establish a new ordre in nature, who cold 〈◊〉 le him? shut up, or gather together who can turn him back? 11 For he knoweth vain men, and seethe iniquity, and him that understandeth nothing. 12 Yet vain man would be 〈◊〉, though man (new) born is like a wild ass f That is, withoutunderstanding so that whatsoever 〈◊〉 he hath 〈◊〉 ward, come of God and not of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 13 If thou g If thou repent pray unto him. prepare thy heart, and stretch 〈◊〉 thin 〈◊〉 hands toward him: 14 If iniquity be in thy h Renounce thy own evilworkes and see that they 〈◊〉 not God, over whom thou hast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. hand, put it far away, & let no wickedness dwell in thy tabernacle. 15 Then truly shalt thou lift up thy i He 〈◊〉 what 〈◊〉 of conscience and 〈◊〉 in all things such shall have, which turn to God by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. face with out spot, and shalt be stable, and shalt not fear. 16 But thou shalt forget (thy) misery, and remember it as waters that are past. 17 Thy age also shall appear more (clear) then the noon day: thou shalt shine (and) be as the morning. 18 And thou shalt be bold, because there is hope, and thou shalt dig pits, (&) shalt lie down safely, 19 * Levi 26. 5. For when thou take est thy rest, none shall make thee afraid: yea, many shall make sure unto thee. Chap. XII. 20 But the eyes k He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 thing shall come unto them that do not repent. of the wicked shall fail, and their refuge shall perish, and their hope (shall be) sorrow of mind. CHAP. XII. 1 job accuseth his friends of ignorance. 7 He declareth the might, and 〈◊〉 of God. 17 And how he changes the course of things. 1 THen job answered, and said, 2 In deed because that you are the people (only,) a Because you feel not that, which you speak, you think the whole standeth in words, & so flatter yourselves as though none 〈◊〉 any thing, or cold know but you. Prou 14. 2. wisdom must die with you. 3 But I have understanding as well as you, and am not inferior unto you: yea, who knoweth not such things? 4 * I am b He reproveth these his friends of two 〈◊〉 the one that 〈◊〉 thought they had better knowledge them in 〈◊〉 they had 〈◊〉 the other that in 〈◊〉 of true consolation they did d. ride, & despise their friend in his adversity. as one mocked of his neighbour, who calleth upon God, and he c The which neighbour being a mocker, and a wicked man, thinketh that no man is in God's favour but he, because he hath all things that he 〈◊〉. heareth him the just (&) the upright is laughed to scorn 5 d As the rich esteem not a light or torch that goeth out, so is he despised that falls from: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉sitie He that is ready to fall, (is as) a lamp despised in the opinion of the rich. 6 The tabernacles of robbers do prospero, and they are in safety, that provoke God, ” Ebr. to whom God hath brought in with 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉. who me God hath enriched with his hand. 7 Ask now the beasts, e He declareth to them that did 〈◊〉 against him, that their wisdom is common to all, and such as the very brute beasts do daily teach. & they shall teach thee, and the fowls of the heaven, and they shall tell thee: 8 Or speak to the earth, & it shall show thee: or the sishes of the sea, and they shall declare unto thee. 9 Who is ignorant of all these, but that the hand of the Lord hath made these? 10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all “ Or, 〈◊〉. mankind. 11 Doth not the cares f He exhorteth them to be wise in judging, and aswell to know the right usewhy God hath given them ears, as he hath done a mouth. discern the words? and the mouth taste meat for itself? 12 Among the g Though men by age, & continuance of timeatteine to wisdom, yet it is 〈◊〉 comparable to God's wisdom, 〈◊〉 able to comprehend his judgements, wherein he answereth to that, which was alleged. ancient (is) wisdom, and in the length of days (is) understanding. 13 With him (is) wisdom, and strength: he hath counsel and understanding. 14 Behold, he will break down, and it can not be built: he shutteth a man up, and he can not be loosed. 15 Behold, he withholdeth the waters, & they dry up: but when he sendeth them out, they destroy the earth. Chap. 8. 8. 16 With him (is) strength and wisdom: he that is 〈◊〉, and that h He showeth that there is nothing done in this world without God's will, 〈◊〉 ordinance: 〈◊〉 else 〈◊〉 should not be almighty deceiveth, are his. 17 He causeth the counsellors to go (as) spoilt, and maketh the judges fools. 18 i He taketh wisdom from them. He loseth k He 〈◊〉 the honour of 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 them into the subjection os others. the collar of Kings, and girdeth their loins with a girdle. 19 He leadeth awaythe princes (as) a pray, and overthroweth the mighty. 20 He taketh away the speech from the l He causeth that their words have no 〈◊〉, which is when he will punish sin. faith full (counsellors,) and taketh away the judgement of the ancient. 21 He poureth contempt upon princes & make the strength of the mighty weak. 22 He discovereth the deep places from (their) darkness, and bringeth forth the shadow we of death to light. 23 He m In this discour see of God's wondered works job showeth that whatsoever is done in this world, both in the order and change of things is by God's will and 〈◊〉 wherein he declareth that he thinketh well of God, and is as able to set forth his power in words as they that reasoned against were. increaseth the people, and destroyeth them: he enlargeth the nations, and bringeth them in again. 24 He taketh away the hearts of them that are the chief over the people of the earth, and maketh them to wander in the wilderness out of the way. 25 They grope in the dark without light: and he maketh them to stagger like a drunken man. CHAP. XIII. 1 job compareth his knowledge with the experience of his friends 16 The penitent shallbe saved, and the hypocrite condemned. 20 He prayeth unto God that he would not handle him rigorously. 1 LO, mine eye hath seen all (this:) mine ear hath herded, and understand it. 2 I know also asmuch as you know: I am not inferior unto you. 3 But I will speak to the Almighty, and I desire a For although he knew that God had a 〈◊〉, which was many fist in his ordinary working, and another in his secret counsel, yet he would utter his affection to God, because 〈◊〉 was not able to understand the cause, why he did thus punish him. to dispute with God. 4 For in deed you forge lies, and all you are b You do not well apply your medicine to the disease. physicians of no value. 5 O, that you would hold your tongue, that it might be imputed to you for wisdom! 6 Now hear my disputation, and give eat to the arguments of my lips. 7 Will you speak c He condemneth their zealewhich had not knowledge, neither regarded they to comfort him, but alway grated on God's justice, as thought it was not evidently 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, except they had under taken the probation thereof. wickedly for Gods (defence,) and talk deceitfully for his cause? 8 Will you accept person? or will you contend for God? 9 Is it well that he should seek of you? will you make ally for him, as one lieth for a man? 10 He wilsurely reprove you, if you do secretly accept any person. 11 Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his fear fall upon you? 12 Your d Your 〈◊〉 shall come to nothing. memories may be compared unto ashes, (and) your bodies to bodies of clay. 13 Hold your tongues in my presence, that I may speak, and let come upon what wil 14 Wherefore do I e Is not this a ma nifest sign of mi〈◊〉, and that I do not 〈◊〉 without cause, seeing that I am thus 〈◊〉 as though I should tear mine own 〈◊〉, and put my 〈◊〉 to danger. take my flesh in my tethe and put my soul in mine hand? 15 Lo, though he slay me (yet) will I trust in him, and I will reprove my ways in his sight. 16 He shall be my salvation also for the hypocrite shall not come before him. f whereby he declareth that he is not an hypocrite as they charged him. 17 Hear diligently my words, and mark my talk. 18 Behold now: (if) I prepare me to judgement I know that I shall be g That is, cleared and not cast of for my sins, as youreason. justified. 19 Who is he, that will plead h To prove that God doth thus punish me for my sins. with me? for (if) I now hold my tongue, I i If I defend not my cause every man will condemn me. die. 20 But do not these two things unto me: then will I not hide myself from thee. 21 k He showeth what these two things are. Withdraw thy hand from me, and let not thy fear make me afraid. 22 Then call thou, and I will answer: or let me speak, and answer thou me. 23 How many are l His pangs thus 〈◊〉 him to rea son with God, not denying but that he had sinned: but 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 what were his 〈◊〉 sins 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 such rigour when rein he 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 know a cause of God why he did punish him. mine iniquities and sins? show me my rebellion, and my sin. 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and takest me for thy enemy? 25 will thou break a leaf driven to and fro? and will't thou pursue the dry stubble? 26 For thou writest bitter things against me, and makest me to possess m Thou punishest me now for the 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 committed in my youth. the iniquities of my youth. 27 Thou puttest my feet also in the n Thou makest me thy prisoner, and dost so press me that I can not stir hand nor 〈◊〉. stocks, and lookest narrowly unto all my paths, and makest the print (thereof) in the ” Ebr. rotes. heels of my feet. 28 Such one consumeth like a rotten thing, (and) as a garment that is moth eaten. CHAP. XIIII. 1 job describeth the shortness and misery of the life of man. 14 Hope sustaineth the godly. 22 The condition of man's life. 1 MAn a Taking occasion of his adversaries words, he describeth the state of man's life from his birth to his death. that is born of woman, is of short continuance, and full of trouble. Chap. 8. 9 2 He shooteth forth as a flower, and is cut down: he vanisheth also as * a shadow, and continueth not. Psal 144. 4. 3 (And) yet thou openest thy eyes upon such e b His meaning is that seeing that man is so 〈◊〉 a creature, God should not handle him so extremely wherein job sheweth the wickedness of the flesh, when it is not subject to the Spirit. one, and causest me to enter into judge meant with thee. 4 * Who can bring a clean thing out of 〈◊〉 there is not one. Psal. 51. 7. 5 Are not his days determined? the number of his months (are) with thee: thou hast appointed his bounds, which he can not pass. 6 Turn from him that he may cease until his desired day, c Until the time that thou hast appointed for him to die, which he 〈◊〉, as the hireling waiteth for the end of his labour to 〈◊〉 his wages. as an hireling. 7 For there is hope of atre, if it be cut down that it will yet sprout, & the branches there of will not cease. 8 Though the rote of it wax old in the earth & the stock thereof be dead in the ground. 9 (Yet) by the sent of water it will bud, & bring forth bows like a plant. d He speaketh not here as though he had not hope of the immortality, but as a man in extreme pain when reason is overcome by affections and torments. 10 But man is sick, and dieth, and man perisheth, and where is he? 11 (As) the waters pass from the sea, and as the 〈◊〉 decayeth and drieth up. 12 So man sleepeth and rises not: (for) he shall not wake again, nor be raised from his sleep till the heaven be no more. 13 O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, and keep me secret, until thy e Hereby he declareth that the fear of God's judgement was the cause why he desired to dye. wrath were passed, (and) wouldest give me term, and f That is, telease my pains and take me to mercy. remember me. 14 If a man die, shall he live again? All the days of mine appointed time will I wait, till g Meaning, unto the day of the resurrection, when he should be changed and renewed. my changing shall come. 15 Thou shalt call (me,) and I shall b Though I be afflicted in this life yet in the 〈◊〉 ction I shall 〈◊〉 thy mercies, and answer when thou callest me. answer thee: thou lovest the work of thy own hands. 16 But now thou * nombrest my steps, (and) dost not delay my sins. prover. 5. 21. 17 Mine iniquity is sealed up, (as) in a i Thou layest them all together & sufferest none of my sins unpunished bag, and thou addest unto my wickedness, 18 And surely (as) the mountain that falls, cometh to nought, and the k He murmureth through the impa cienceof the 〈◊〉 against God asthogh he used as great 〈◊〉 against him as against the hard rocks, or Waters that 〈◊〉 flow so that hereby all the occasion of his hope is taken away rock that is removed from his place: 19 (As) the water breaketh the stones, (when) thou overflowest the things which grow in the dust of the earth: so thou destroyest the hope of man. 20 Thou prevailest always against him, so that he passeth away: he changes his face when thou castest him away. 21 And he knoweth not if his sons shallbe honourable, neither shall he understand concerning them, whether they shallbe of low degree, 22 Butt (while) his l Yet While he 〈◊〉, he shallbe in 〈◊〉 and misery. flesh (is) upon him, he shallbe sorrowful, and (while) his soul (is) in him, it shall mourn. CHAP. XU. 1 Elipház reprehendeth job, because he ascribeth wisdom, and putenes to himself. 16 He describeth the curse that falls on 〈◊〉 wicked, reckoning job to be one of the number, 1 THen answered Elipház the Temanite, and said, 2 Shall a wise man speak words of the a That is, vain Words, and With out consolation? wind, and fill his belly b Meaning, With matters that are of none importance Which are forgotten assoon as they are uttered, as the East Wind 〈◊〉 up the moisture asso 〈◊〉 as it falls. with the East wind? 3 Shall he dispute with words not comely? or with talk that is not profitable? 4 Surely thou hast cast of c He 〈◊〉 job as though his talk caused men to 〈◊〉 of the fear of God and prayer. fear, and restrainest prayer before God. 5 For thy mouth declareth thy iniquity, seeing thou hast choose d Thou speakest as do the mockers, and contem ners of God. the tongue of the crafty. 6 Thy one mouth condemneth thee, & not I, and thy lips testify against thee. 7 Art thou the e That is, the most ancient, and so by reason the most Wise? first man, that was born? and wast thou made before the hills? 8 Hast thou herded the secret counsel of God, and dost thou restrain wisdom f Art thou only wise? to thee? 9 What knowest thou that we know not? (and) understanded that is not in us? 10 With us are both ancient and very aged men, far older than thy father. 11 (Seem) the consolations of God g He accuseth jobs pride, and 〈◊〉, that Will not be 〈◊〉 by God, nor by their counsel. small unto thee? is this thing strange unto thee? 12 Why doth thy heart h Why dost thou stand in thy ne own conceit? take thee away, & what do thy eyes mean, 13 That thou answerest to God ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 thy spirit. at thy pleasure, and bringest (such) words out of thy mouth? 14 What is man, that he should be clean? and he that is born of woman, that he should i His purpose is to prove, 〈◊〉 job as an unjust man and an 〈◊〉 is punished for his sins, like as he did before, be just? 15 Behold, he found no stead fastness in his Sain tes: yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight. Chap 〈◊〉. 18. 16 How much more (is) man abominable, and filthy, which k Which hath a desire to sin as he that is 〈◊〉 to drink. drinketh iniquity like water? 17 I will tell thee: hear me, & I will declare that which I have seen: 18 Which wisemen have told, (as they have herded) of their fathers, and have not kept it secret: 19 To whom alone the land was l Who by their Wisdom so governed, that no stranger invaded them, and so the land seemed to be given to them alone. given and no stranger passed through them. 20 The wicked man is continually as one that traveleth of child, and the number m The cruel 〈◊〉 is ever in danger of death, and is never quiet in 〈◊〉. of you res is hide from the tyrant. 21 A sound of fear (is) in his ears, (&) in his prosperity the destroyer shall come upon him. 22 He believeth not to return out of n Out of that mi〈◊〉 Where into he once 〈◊〉. darkness: for he seethe the sword before him. 23 He wandereth o God doth not only 〈◊〉 the Wicked oft 〈◊〉: but even in their prosperity 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them With a greediness ever more to gather: Which is as a 〈◊〉. to and fro for bread where (he may:) he knoweth that the day of darkness is prepared at hand. 24 Affliction and p He showeth What Weapons Goduseth against the Wicked Which lift up themselves against him, to Wit, terror of conscience, and outWard 〈◊〉. anguish shall make him afraid: they shall prevail against him as a King ready to the battle. 25 For he hath stretched out his hand against God, and made himself strong against the Almighty. 26 (Therefore God) shall run upon him, (even) upon his neck, and against the most thick part of his shield. 27 Because he hath covered his face with q That is, he Was so 〈◊〉 up With great prosperity and abundance of all things, that he forgot God: nothing that job in his felicity had not the true fear of God. his fatness, and hath collopes in (his) flank. 28 Though he dwell r Though he build, & repair 〈◊〉 places to 〈◊〉 him same, yet God shall bring all to nought, and turn his great prosperity into extreme misery. in desolate cities, (and) in houses which no man inhabiteth, but are become heaps, 29 He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continued, neither shall he prolong the s Meaning, that his 〈◊〉 buildings should never come to perfection. perfection thereof in the earth. 30 He shall never depart out of darkness the flame shall dry up his branches, and he shall 〈◊〉 away with the breath of his mouth. 31 He t He 〈◊〉 so in his own conceit that he Will give no place to good counsel, therefore his own pride shall bring him to destruction. believeth not that he erreth in vanity: therefore vanity shallbe his change. 32 His branch shall not be green, but shallbe cut of before his day. 33 (God) shall destroy him as the vine her sour u As one that gathereth grapes 〈◊〉 they be ripe. grape, & shall cast him of, as the olive (doth) her flower. 34 For the congregation of the hypocrite shallbe desolate, and fire shall devour the houses of x Which Were buylz or maintained by pouring & 〈◊〉 bribes. 35 (For) they y And 〈◊〉 all their 〈◊〉 devices shall turn to their conceive mischief & bring forth 〈◊〉, & their belly hath prepared deceit 〈◊〉 Wne destruction. CHAP. XVI. 1 job moved by the importunacy of his friends. 7 Counteth in what extremity he is. 19 And taketh God 〈◊〉 of his innocency. 1 But job answered, and said, 2 I have often times herded such things: miserable comforters are you all. 3 Shall there be none end of words of a Which serve for vain ostentation and for no true comfort. wind? or what maketh thee bold so to b For Elipház did reply against 〈◊〉 answer. answer. 4 I cold also speak as you do: [but would God your c I Would you felt that Which I do. soul were in my soul's stead] I cold keep you company in speaking, and cold d That is, mock at your misery, as you do at 〈◊〉 shake mine head at you, 5 But I would strengthen you e If this Were in my power, yet Would I comfort you, and not do as you do to me. with my mouth the comfort of my lips should assuage (your sorrow.) 6 Though I speak, my sorrow we f If they Would say, Why dost thou not then comfort thyself he answereth, that the judgements of God are more heavy, than he is able to assuage either by Words or silence. can not be assuaged: though I cease, what release have I? 7 But now g Meaning, God he maketh me weary: (o God) thou hast made all my h That is, destro yed most of my family. congregation desolate, 8 And hast made me full of i In roken of sorrow and grief. wrinkles which is a witness thereof, and my leanness rises up in me testifying (the same) in my face. 9 k That is, God by his wrath: and in this 〈◊〉 of Words & high stile he expresseth how grievous the hand of God Was upon him. His wrath hath torn (me,) and he 〈◊〉 me, (and) gnasheth upon me with his teeth: mine enemy hath sharpened his eyes against me. 10 They have opened their mouths upon me and smitten me on the l That is, hath handled me most contemptuously: for so smiting on the cheek signified, 1. King. 22, 24 Mar. 14, 65. cheek in reproach: they gather themselves together against me. 11 God hath delivered me to the unjust, and hath made me to turn out of the way by the m They have led me 〈◊〉 they Would. hands of the wicked. 12 I was in wealth, but he hath brought me to nought: he hath taken me by the neck, and beaten me, and set in me as a mark for himself. 13 His n His manifold afflictions. archers compass me round about: he cutteth my reins, and doth not spare, and poureth my gall o I am Wounded to the heart, upon the ground. 14 He hath broken me with one breaking upon another, and runneth upon me like a giant. 15 I have sowed a sackcloth upon my skin, and have abased mine p Meaning, his glory Was brought low. horn unto the dust. 16 My face is withered with weeping, and the shadow of death (is) upon mine eyes, 17 Though (there be) no wickedness in q Signifying, that he is not able to comprehend the cause of this his grievous punishment. 〈◊〉 hands, and my prayer r That is, unfeigned, and Without hypocrisy. (be) pure. 18 O earth, cover not thou my s Let my sin be known, if I be such a sinner as mine a duersaries accuse me, & let me find no favour. blood, and let my crying find no place. 19 For lo, now my t Though man condemn me, yet God is Witness of my cause. witness (is) in the 〈◊〉, and my record (is) on high. 20 My friends u Use 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in stead of true consolation speak eloquently against me: (but) mine eye poureth out (tears) unto God. 21 O that a man might x Thus by his great torments he is carried away, and brasteth 〈◊〉 into passions, and speaketh unadvisedly, as though God should 〈◊〉 man more gently, seeing he hath but a 〈◊〉 time here to live. plead with God, as man with his neighbour! 22 For the years accounted come, and I shall go the way, whence I shall not return. CHAP. XVII. 1 job saith that he consumeth away, and yet doth patiently abide it. 10 He exhorteth his friends to repentance, 13 Showing that he 〈◊〉 but for death. 1 MY breath is corrupt: my days are cut of and the grave (is ready) for me. 2 There are none but a In stead of 〈◊〉, being now at death's 〈◊〉, he had but then that mocked at him, and discouraged him. mockers with me, and mine eye continueth in b I see 〈◊〉 that they seek but to vex me. their bitterness. 3 c He reasoneth 〈◊〉 God as a man beside himself to the intent that his cause mightbe brought to light. Say down now (and) put me in surety for thee: who is he, that d And answer thee? will touch mine hand 4 For thou hast hide their heart from e That thesemine 〈◊〉 are thy 〈◊〉 iugements, though man know not the cause. understanding: therefore shalt thou not set (them) upon high. 5 f He that 〈◊〉 a man, and onelyiugeth him happy in his pro 〈◊〉, shall not himself only, but in his posterity be punished. For the eyes of his children shall fail, that speaketh flattery to (his) friends. 6 He hath also made me a g God hath mad all the World to speak of me, because of mine afflictions. by word of the people, and I am as a tabret h That is, as a continual sound in their ears. before them. 7 Mine eye therefore is dim for grief, and all my strength (is) like a shadow. 8 The righteoushal be astonished at i To Wit, When they see the godly punished: but in the end they shall come to 〈◊〉 ding, and know 〈◊〉 shall be the 〈◊〉 of the hypocrite. this, & the innocent shallbe moved against the hypocrite 9 But the righteous will hold his k That is Will not be discouraged, considering that the godlieare punished aswell as the Wicked. way, and he whose hands are pure, shall increase (his) strength. 10 All l job speaketh to them three that came to comfort him. you therefore turn you, & come now and I shall not find one wise among you. 11 My days are past, mine enterprises are broken, (and) the thoughts of mine heart. 12 Have changed the m That is, have 〈◊〉 me sorrow in stead of comfort. night for the day, and the light that approached, for darkness. 13 Though I hope, n Though I should hope to come from adversity to prosperity as your 〈◊〉 pretendeth. (yet) the grave shallbe mine house, (and) I shall make my bed in the dark. 14 I shall say to corruption, Thou 〈◊〉 my o I have 〈◊〉 hope in father, mother 〈◊〉, or any 〈◊〉 thing: for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & worms shallbe 〈◊〉 me in stead of them. father, (and) to the worm, Thou art my mother and my sister. 15 Where is then now mine hope? or who shall consider the thing, that I hoped for? 16 p All Worldly hope, and prosperity fail, Which you say, are only signs of God's favour: but seeing that these 〈◊〉 perish, I set mine hope in God, and in the life 〈◊〉. They shall go down into the bottom of the pit: surely it shall lie together in the dust. CHAP. XVIII. 1 Bildád rehearseth the pains of the unfaithful and wicked. 1 THen answered Bildád the Shuhite, & said. 2 When will a Which count yourselves 〈◊〉 as Chap 12. 4. you make an end of (your) words? b Whom 〈◊〉 take to be but 〈◊〉, as Chap. 12 7. cause us to understand, and then we will speak. 3 Wherefore are we counted as beasts, (and) are 〈◊〉 in your sight? 4 (Thou art c That is like a mad man. as one) that teareth his soul in his anger, Shall the d Shall God 〈◊〉 ge the 〈◊〉 of nature for thy sake, by dealing With the other 〈◊〉 than he doth With all 〈◊〉 earth be forsaken for thy sake? or the rock removed out of his place? 5 Yea, the light of the wicked shallbe e When the Wicked is in his prosperity, them God changes his 〈◊〉 and this is his ordinary 〈◊〉 for their sins. quenched & the spark of his fire shall not shine. 6 The light shallbe dark in his dwelling, and his candle shallbe put out with him. 7 The steps of his strength shallbe restrained, and his own counsel shall cast him down. 8 For he is taken in the net by his feet, and he f Meaning that the Wicked are in continual. walketh upon the snares. 9 The green shall take him by the heel, and the these shall come upon him. 10 A snare is laid for him in the ground, and a trap for him in the way? 11 Fearfulness shall make him afraid on every side, and shall drive him to his feet. 12 His strength shallbe g That Which should nourish him, shallbe consumed by 〈◊〉 famine: and destruction shallbe ready at his side. 13 It shall devour the parts of his skin, (&) the h That is, some strong and violent death shall consume his strength: or as the Hebrew word sign: 〈◊〉, his man bres or parts. first born of death shall devour his strength. 14 His hope shallbe rooted out of his dwelling, and shall 'cause him to go to the i That is, 〈◊〉 most great fear. King of fear. 15 (Fear) shall dwell in his house [because it is not k Meaning, not truly come by. his] l Though all the 〈◊〉 Would favour him, yet God Would destroy him and his. (and) brim stone shallbe 〈◊〉 upon his habitation. 16 His rotes shallbe dried up beneath, and above shall his branch be cut down. 17 His remembrance shall perish from the earth and he shall have no name in the street. 18 They shall drive him out of the m He shall fall from prosperity to 〈◊〉. light unto darkness, and chase him out of the world. 19 He shall neither have son nor nephew among his people, nor any posterity in his dwellings. 20 The posterity shallbe astonished at his n When theishal see 〈◊〉 came unto him. day, and fear shall come upon the ancient. 21 Surely such are the habitations of the wicked, and this is the place of him that knoweth not God. CHAP. XIX. 2 job reproveth his friends, 15 And reciteth his miseries & grievous pains. 25 He assureth himself of the general resurrection. 1 But job answered, and said, 2 How long will you vex my soul, and torment me with words? 3 You have now a That is, many times, as Nehem 4, 12. ten times reproached me, and are not ashamed: you are impudent toward me. 4 And though I had in deed erred, mine error b That is, I myself 〈◊〉 punished forit, or you have not yet confuted it. remains with me. 5 But indeed if you will advance yourselves against me, and rebuke me for my reproach, 6 Know now, that God hath c He brasteth out again into his passions and declareth still that his affliction cometh of God, though he be not able to feel the cause in himself. over thrown me, and hath compassed me with his net. 7 Behold, I cry out of violence, but I have none answer: I cry but there (is) no judgement. 8 He hath hedged up my way that I can not d Meaning, out of his afflictions. pass, and he hath set darkness in my paths. 9 He hath spoilt me of mine honour, & taken the e Meaning, his children & What soever Was dear unto him in this World. crown away from mine head. 10 He hath destroyed me on every side and I am go: & he hath removed mine hope like f Which is pluck up, and hath no more hope to grow a tre. 11 And he hath kindled his wrath against me and counteth me as one of his enemies. 12 His g His manifold afflictions. armies came together, and made their way upon me, and camped about my tabernacle. 13 He hath removed my brethren far from me, and also mine acquaintance were strangers unto me. 14 My neighbours have forsaken me, and my familiars have forgotten me. 15 h Mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: by all these losses job showeth that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 flesh he had great occasion to he moved. They that dwell in mine house, & my maids took me for a stranger: for I was a stranger in their sight. 16 I called my servant, but he would not answer, (though) I prayed him with my mouth. 17 My breath was strange unto my wife, though I prayed her for the children's sake of mine i Which Were hers and mine. own body. 18 The wicked also despised me, (and) when I rose, they spoke against me. 19 All my secret friends abhorred me, and they whom I loved, are turned against me. 20 My bone k Besides these great losses and most cruel 〈◊〉 denes, he Was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in his own person as followeth. cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I have escaped with the l All my flesh Was consumed. skin of my tethe. 21 Have pity upon me: have m Seeing I have these just causes to complain, condemn me not as an hypocrite, specially you Which should comfort me pity upon me, [o you my friends] for the hand of God hath touched me. 22 Why do you persecute me, as n Is it not enough that God doth punish me except you by reproaches increase my 〈◊〉 God? and are not satisfied with my o To see my body punished, except you trouble my 〈◊〉 flesh? 23 O that my words were now written! o that they were written even in a book! 24 (And) graven with p He protesteth that notwithstanding his sore pas fions, his 〈◊〉 is perfit, & that he is not a blasphemer, as they judged him. an iron pen in lead, or in stone for ever. 25 For I am sure, that my q I do 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 myself before the world, but I know that I shall come before the great judge, Who shallbe myde 〈◊〉 & Saviour Redeemer liveth, and he shall stand the last on the earth. 26 And though after my skin (worms) destroy this (body,) yet shall I see God r Herein job declareth 〈◊〉 that he had a full 〈◊〉, that both the soul and body should enjoy the presence of God in the last resurrection, in my flesh. 27 Whom I myself shall see, and mine eyes shall behold, and nonother (for me, though) my reins are consumed within me. 28 But you said, Why is he persecuted? And there was s Though his friends thought that he Was but persecured of God for his sins, yet he declareth that there Was a deeper consideration: to Wit, the trial of his faith and patience, and so to be an example for others. a deep matter in me. 29 Be you afraid of the sword: for the sword will be t God willbe revenged of this hasty judgement, Where by you condemn me. avenged of wickedness, that you may know that there is a judgement. CHAP. XX. 1 Zophár showeth, that the wicked and the covetous shall have a short end. 22 Though for a time they flourish, 1 THen answered Zophár the Naamathite and said, 2 doubtless my thoughts 'cause me to answer, & therefore I make haste. 3 I have herded a He declareth that two things moved him to speak: to Wit, because job seemed to touch him, & because he thought he had knowledge sufficient to confute him. the correction of my reproach: therefore the spirit of mine understanding causeth me to answer. 4 Knowest thou not this of old? (and) since (God) placed man upon the 〈◊〉 5 That the rejoicing of the wicked (is) short, and that the joy of hypocrites is but a moment? 6 Though b His purpose is to prove job to be a Wicked man and an hypocrite, because God punished him, & changed his 〈◊〉 into adversity, his excellency mount up to the heaven, and his head reach unto the clouds, 7 (Yet) shall he perish for ever, like his dung, (and) they which have seen him, shall say, Where is he. 8 He shall flee away as a dream, and they shall not find him, and shall pass away as a vision of the night. 9 So that the eye which had seen him, shaldo so no more, and his place shall see him no more. 10 His children shall c Where as the father through ambition and tyrant nigh 〈◊〉 pressed the poor, the children through poverty and misery shall 〈◊〉 favour at the poor. fkatter tge poor, and his hands 〈◊〉 d So that the thing, Which he hath taken away by violence, shallbe 〈◊〉 again by force. restore his substance. 11 His bones are full (of the sin) of his youth, and e Meaning, that he shall carry nothing a Way With him, but his sin shall you down with him in the dust. 12 When wickedness f As poison that is swear in the mouth bringeth destruction, When it cometh into the body: so all vice at the first is pleasant, but after Ward God turneth it to destruction. was sweet in his mouth, (and) he did it under his tongue, 13 (And) favoured it, and would not forsake it but kept it close in his mouth, 14 (Then) his meat in his bowels was turned: the gall of asps (was) in the mids of him. 15 He hath devoured substance, and he shall vomit it: (for) God shall draw it out of his belly. 16 He shall suck the g He compareth evil 〈◊〉 goods to the venom of asps, Which serpent is most dangerous: nothing that jobs great riches Were not truly come by, and therefore God did plague him justly for the same. gall of asps, (and) the viper's tongue shall slay him. 17 He shall not see the h Though God give to all other 〈◊〉 of his blessings, yet he shall have no par te thereof. rivers, (nor) the floods (and) streams of honey and butter. 18 He shall restore the labour, and shall devour no more: (even) according to the substance (shallbe) his exchange, i That is, thesera neners and spoilers of the poor shall enjoy their 〈◊〉 but for a 〈◊〉 after God Will take it from them & 'cause them to make restitution so that it is but an exchange. and he shall enjoy it no more. 19 For he hath undone (many): he hath forsaken the poor, (and) hath spoilt houses which he builded not. 20 Surely he shall feel no quietness in his body, (neither) shall he reserve of that which he desired. 21 There shall none of his k He shall leave nothing to his posterity. meat be left: therefore none shall hope for his goods. 22 When he shallbe filled with his abundance, he shallbe in pain, (and) the hand l The Wicked shall never be in rest: for one Wicked man shall seek to destroy another. of all the wicked shall assail him. 23 He shallbe about to fill his belly, (but God) shall sand upon him his fierce wrath, m Some read, upon his flesh, alluding to job, whose flesh Was smitten with a scab. and I shall 'cause to rain upon him, (even) upon his meat. 24 He shall flee from the iron weapons, (&) the bow of steel shall strike him through. 25 (The arrow) is drawn out, and cometh forth of the n Some read, of the quiver. body, and shines of his gall, (so) fear cometh upon him. 26 o All fear & sorrow shall light upon him, When he thinketh to escape. All darkness shallbe hide in his secret places: the fire that is not p That is, fire from heaven, or the fire of God's Wrath. blown, shall devour him, (and) that which remains in his tabernacle, shallbe destroyed. 27 The heaven shall declare his wickedness, and the earth shall rise up against him. 28 The q Meaning, the children of the Wicked shall flow awayelike rivers and be dispersed in diuers places. increase of his house shall go away: it shall flow away in the day of his wrath, 29 This is the portion of the wicked man from r Thus God Will plague thewicked God, and the heritage (that he shall have) of God for his s Against God, thinking to excuse himself & to escape God's hand. words. CHAP. XXI. 7 job declareth how the prosperity of the wicked maketh them proud. 15 In so much that they blaspheme God. 16 Their destruction is at hand. 23 None aught to be judged wicked for affliction, neither good for prosperity. 1 But job answered, and said, 2 Hear diligently my words, and this a Your diligent marking of my wordess halbe to me a great consolation. shallbe in stead of your consolations. 3 Suffer me, that I may speak, and when I have spoken, mock on. 4 Do I (direct) my talk to man? If it b As though he Woldesay, I do not 〈◊〉 with man, 〈◊〉 with God Who will not answer me, and there fore my mind 〈◊〉 be trou bled. were so, how should not my spirit be troubled? 5 Mark me, and be abashed, and lay your hand upon (your) c He charges them as though they were not 〈◊〉 to comprehend this his feeling of God's iud gement, & exhorteth them therefore to silence. mouth. 6 Even when I remember, I am afraid, and fear taketh hold on my flesh. 7 Wherefore do the wicked d job proveth against his adversaries that god punisheth not strait Ways the wicked but often times giveth them long life, & prosperity: so that We must not judge God just or unjust by the thing that appear to our eye. live, (&) wax old, and grow in wealth? 8 Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their generation before their eyes. 9 Their houses are peaceable without fear and the rod of God is not upon them. 10 Their bullock gendereth, and faileth not: their cow calveth, and casts not her calf. 11 They sand forth their children e They have store of children, lusty and healthful, & in these points he answereth to that Which zophar alleged before. like sheep, and their sons dance. 12 They take the tabret and harp, & rejoice in the sound of the organs. 13 They spend their days in wealth, and suddenly f Not being tormented with long sickness. they go down to the grave. 14 They say also unto God, Depart from us: for we desire not the g They desire nothing more them to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from all subjection hat 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 to God: this job showeth his adversaries, that if they reason only e by that which is seen by common experience, the wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God are better dealt with all, than they that love him. knowledge of thy ways. 15 Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we should pray unto him? 16 Lo, their wealth is not in their hand: h It is not their own but GOD only dareth it 〈◊〉 them. (therefore) let the counsel of the wicked i God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. be far from me. 17 How often shall the candle of the wicked be put out? and their destruction come upon them? he will divide (their) lives in his wrath. 18 They shall be as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away. 19 God will say up the sorrow (of the father) for his children: when he rewardeth him, he shall know it. 20 k When God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his wickedness he s hall know that his 〈◊〉 Was but 〈◊〉 His eyes shall see his destruction, & he shall drink of the wrath of the Almighty. 21 For what pleasure hath he in his house afterhim, when the number of his months is cut of? 22 Shall any teach l Who sendeth to the Wicked prospe 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 the godly. GOD knowledge, who judgeth the highest things? 23 One m 〈◊〉, the Wicked. dieth in his full strength, 〈◊〉 in all ease and prosperity. 24 His breasts are full of milk, & his bones run full of marrow. 25 And another n To Wit, the godly. dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure. 26 They shall sleep both in o As concerning their bodies: and this he speaketh according to the common 〈◊〉 the dust, & the worms shall cover them. 27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the enterprises, (wherewith) you do me wrong. 28 For you say, Where is the prince's p Thus they called jobs house in 〈◊〉, concluding that it was destroyed because he was Wicked. house? & where is the Tabernacle of the wickeds dwelling? 29 May you not q Which 〈◊〉 long travailing have experience and 〈◊〉 hereof, to Wit, that the wicked do prospero & the godly live in affliction. askethen that go by the way? and you can not deny their signs. 30 But the wicked is kept unto the day of r Though the Wicked flourish here, yet God will punish him in the last day. destruction, (&) they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. 31 Who shall declare his way s Though men do 〈◊〉 him, and none dare reprove him in 〈◊〉 World, yet death is a token that God will bring him to an account. to his face 〈◊〉 who shall reward him for that he hath done? 32 Yet shall he be brought to the grave, & remain in the heap. 33 The t He shall be glad to lie in a stimye pit, Which before cold not be content With a royal palace. slimy valley shallbe sweet unto him, and every man shall draw after him, as before him there were innumerable. 34 How then comfort u Saying, that the just in this world have prosperity & the wicked adversity. you me in vain, seeing in your answers there remain but lies? CHAP. XXII. 2 Elipház affirmeth that job is punished for his sins. 6 He accuseth him of unmercifulness, 13 And that he denied God's providence. 21 He exhorteth him to repentance. 1 THen Elipház the Temanite answered, and said, 2 May a man be a 〈◊〉 Were just, yet God cold have no profit of this his justice: & therefore when he punisheth him, he hath no regard to his justice, but to his sin. profitable unto God, as he that is wise, may be profitable to himself? 3 * Is it any thing unto the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it profitable (to him,) that thou makest thy ways upright? 4 Is it for fear b Jest thou 〈◊〉 dost reprove 〈◊〉 hurt him? of thee that he will accuse thee? (or) go with thee in to judgement? 5 Is not thy wickedness great, and thy iniquity innumerable? 6 For thou hast taken the c Thou hast been cruel and without charity, & wouldest do nothing for the poor, but 〈◊〉 thy own a 〈◊〉. pledge from thy brother for nought, and spoilt the clotheses of the naked. Chap. 35. 7. 7 To such as were weary, thou hast not given water to drink, and hast withdrawn bread from the hungry. 8 But the mighty man d 〈◊〉 waist in power and authority, thou didst no: justice, but wrong. had the earth, and he that was in authority, dwelled in it. 9 Thou hast cast out widows empty, and the arms of e Thou haste not only notshewed 〈◊〉 but oppressed them. the fatherless were broken. 10 Therefore snares (are) round about thee, and fear shall suddenly trouble thee: 11 Or darkness that thou shouldest not see, & f That is, manifold 〈◊〉. abundance of waters shall cover thee. 12 Is not God on g He accuseth job of impiety & con tempt of God, as thought he would say, If thou pass not for men, yet consider the height of God's majesty. high in the heaven? and behold the height of the h That so much the more by that excellent work thou mayest 〈◊〉 God and 〈◊〉 him. stars how high they are. 13 But thou sayest, How should God i He reproveth job as 〈◊〉 he denied God's providence, and that he 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 things that were done in this world. know? can he judge through the dark cloud? 14 The clouds hide him that he can not see, and he walketh in the circle of heaven. 15 Hast thou marked the way of the world, k How God hath punished them from the beginning? wherein wicked men have walked? 16 Which were l He proveth gods 〈◊〉 by the punishment of the wicked, whom he taketh away before they can bring 〈◊〉 wicked purposes to pass. cut down before the time, whose foundation (was as) a river that overflowed: 17 Which said unto God, Depart from us, and (asked) what the almighty cold do for them. 18 Yet he m He answereth to that, which job had said, Chap. 21. 7. that the wicked have prosperity in this world: desiting that he might not be partaker of the sick. filled their houses with good things but let the counsel of the wicked (be) far from me. 19 The righteous shall see them, and shall rejoice, n The just rejoice at the destruction of the wicked for two 〈◊〉 says: first, because God showeth himself judge of the 〈◊〉, & by this means 〈◊〉 his honour & glory: secondly, because God showeth that he hath care over his in that he punisheth their enemies. and the innocent shall laugh them to scorn. 20 surely o That is, the state and preservation of the godly is hide under gods wings our substance is hide: but the fire hath devoured the remnant of p Meaning, of the wicked. them. 21 Therefore acquaint thyself, I pray thee, q He exhorteth job to repentance and to return to God. with him, and make peace: thereby thou shalt have prosperity. 22 Receive, I pray thee, the law of his mouth, and lay up his words in thy heart. 23 If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt r God will restore unto thee all thy substance. be built up, (and) thou shalt put iniquity far from thy tabernacle. 24 Thou shalt lay up gold for s Which 〈◊〉 in abundance like dust. dust, and the gold of Ophir, as the flints of the rivers. 25 Yea, the Almighty shallbe thy defence, & thou shalt have plenty of silver. 26 And thou shalt then delight in the Almighty, and lift up thy face unto God. 27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, & he shall hear thee, and thou shalt rendre thy vows. 28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, & he shall establish it unto thee, and the t That is, the favour of God. light shall shine upon thy ways. 29 u God 〈◊〉 deliver his when the wicked are destroyed round about them, as in the flood and in Sodom. When (others) are cast down, them shalt thou say, I am lifted up. and (God) shall save the humble person. 30 The innocent shall deliver the x God will deliver a whole country from peril, even for the just manssake. yland, and it shallbe preserved by the pureness of thy hands. CHAP. XXIII. 2 job affirmeth that he both knoweth and fears the power and sentence of the judge, 10 And that he is not punished only for his sins. 1 But job answered and said, 2 Though my talk be this day in a He showeth the just cause 〈◊〉 his complaining, and as touching that Elphaz had exhorted him to return to God, cha. 22. 21. he declareth that he 〈◊〉 nothing more: but it seemed that God would not be found of him. bitterness, (and) my plague greater than my groaning, 3 Wold God (yet) I knew how to found him, I would entre unto his place. 4 I would plead the cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. 5 I would know the words, (that) he would answer me, and would understand what he would say unto me. 6 Would he b Using his 〈◊〉 power 〈◊〉 saying, Because I am God, I may do what I wil pled against me with (his) great power? Not, but he would c Of his mercy he would give me power to answer him. put (strength) in me. 7 d When he of his mercy hath given strength to maintain their cause. There the righteous might reason with him, so I should be delivered for ever from my judge. 8 e Meaning, that if he consider God's justice, he is not able to 〈◊〉 his judgements on what side or part so ever he 〈◊〉 himself. Behold, (if) I go to the east, he is not there: if to the West, yet I can not perceive him: 9 (If) to the North where he worketh, yet I can not see him: he will hide himself in the South, and I can not behold him. 10 But he knoweth my f God hath this 〈◊〉 above me that he knoweth my way: to wit, that I am innocent, and I am not able to judge of his works he showeth also his confidence, that God doth 〈◊〉 him for his profit. way, (&) trieth me, (and) I shall come forth like the gold. 11 My foot hath followed his steps: his way have I kept, and have not declined. 12 neither have I departed from the commandment of his lips, (and) I have g His word is more precious unto me, than the meat where with the body is 〈◊〉. esteemed the words of his mouth more than mine appointed food. 13 Yet he is in one (mind,) & who can h job 〈◊〉 that at this 〈◊〉 he felt not God's favour, and yet was assured, that he had appointed him to a good end. turn him? yea, he doth what his mind desireth. 14 For he will perform that, which is decreed of me, and i In many points man is not able to 〈◊〉 to God's judgements. many such things (are) with him. 15 Therefore I am troubled at his presence, & in considering it, I am afraid of him. 16 For God k That I should not be without fear. hath softened mine heart, and the Almighty hath troubled me. 17 For I am not cut of in l He showeth the cause of his fear, which is, that he beirgin 〈◊〉, seethe none end, neither yet know et h the cause. darkness, but he hath hide the darkness from my face. CHAP. XXIIII. 2 job describeth the wickedness of men, and showeth what curse belongeth to the wicked, 12 How all things are governed by God's providence, 17 And the destruction of the wicked. 1 HOw should not the times a Thus job speaketh, in 〈◊〉 and after the judgement of the flesh that is, that he seethe not the things that are done at times, 〈◊〉 yet hath a 〈◊〉 care over all, because he punisheth not the wicked, nor revengeth the godly. be hide from the Almighty, seeing that they which know him, see not his b When he punisheth the wicked and rewardeth the good. days? 2 (Some) remove the land marks, that rob the flocks and feed (thereof.) 3 They lead away the ass of the fatherless: (and) take the widows ox to pledge. 4 They make the poor to turn out of the way, so that the poor of the earth hide themselves c And for cruelty & oppression dare not show their faces. together. 5 Behold, (others as) wild asses in the wilderness, go forth to their business, & d That is, spareno diligence. rise early for a pray: the wilderness e He and his, lyus by robbing and murdering. (giveth) him (and) his children food. 6 Theyreape f Meaning 〈◊〉 poor man's. his provision in the field, but they gather the late g Signifying, that one wicked man will not spoil an other, but for 〈◊〉. vintage of the wicked. 7 They 'cause the naked to lodge without garment, & without covering in the cold. 8 They are wet with the showers of the mountains, h The poor are driven by the wicked into rocks & holes, where they can not lie dry for the rain. and they embrace the rock for want of a covering. 9 They pluck the fatherless i That is, they so poll and pill the poor widow that she can not have to sustain herself, that she may be able to give her child suck. from the breast, and take the pledge k That is, his garment, wherewith he should be covered or clad. of the poor. 10 They 'cause him to go naked without clothing, and take the gleining from the hungry. 11 They that make oil l In such places, which are appointed for that purpose: meaning, that those that labour for the wicked, are pined for hunger. between their walls, and tread their winepresses, suffer thirst. 12 Men m For the great oppression and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. cry out of the city, and the souls of the slain n Cry out & call for vengeance. cry out: yet God doth o God doth not condemneth wicked, but seemeth to pass over it by his long silence. not charge them with folly. 13 These are they, that abhor the p That is, God's word, because they are 〈◊〉 thereby. light: they know not the ways thereof, nor continued in the paths thereof. 14 The murderer rises early (and) killeth the poor and the needy: and in the night he is as a thief. 15 The eye also of the q By these particu 〈◊〉 vices, and the licence thereunto, he would prove that God punisheth not the wicked & rewardeth the just. adulterer waiteth for the twilight, and says, None eye shall see me, and disguiseth his face. 16 They dig through houses in the dark, (which) they marked for themselves in the day: they know not the light. 17 But the morning (is) even to them as the shadow of death: if one know them, (they are) in the terrors of the shadow of death 18 He is swift upon the r He fleeth to the waters for his succour. waters they razors s They think that all the world is bend against them, and dare not go by the hieway. portion shallbe cursed in the earth: he will not behold the way of the vineyards. 19 (As) the dry ground & heat côsume the snow waters, (so shall) the grave t As the dry ground is never full with waters, so will they never cease sinning, till they come to the grave. the sinners. 20 u Though God suffer thewicked for a time, yet their end shallbe moste vile distinction, & in this point job cometh to himself and showeth his confidence. The pitiful man shall forget him: the worm (shall feel) his sweetness: he shallbe no more remembered, and the wicked shallbe broken like a tre. 21 He x He showeth why the wicked shall not be 〈◊〉, because he did not pity others. doth evil entreat the barren, that doth not bear, neither doth he good to the widow. 22 He draweth also the y He declareth that after that the wicked have destroyed the weakest, they will do like to the stronger, and therefore are justly prevented by God's judgements. mighty by his power (and) when he rises up, none is sure of life. 23 Though men give him assurance to be in safety, yet his eyes (are) upon their ways. 24 They are exalted for a 〈◊〉, but they are go, and are brought low as all (others) they are destroyed, and cut of as the top of an ear of corn. 25 But if it be not z That is, that 〈◊〉 to your reasoning no man can give a perfit reason 〈◊〉 God's judgements, 〈◊〉 me be reproved. so, where is he? (or) 〈◊〉 will prove me a liar, and make my 〈◊〉 of no value? CHAP. XXV. Bildad proveth that no man is clean nor without sin before God. 1 THen answered Bildád the Shuhite, and Chap. twenty-five. said, 2 a His purpose is to prove, that 〈◊〉 God try and afflict the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 son after h sendeth prosperity, and because he did not so to job, he concludeth that he is 〈◊〉 Power & fear (is) with him, that maketh peace in his high places. 3 Is there any number in his armies? & upon whom b 〈◊〉 can hide him from hisp esence? shall not his light arise? 4 And how may a man c That is, be just in respect of God? be justified with God? or how can he be clean, that is born of woman? 5 Behold, he will give no light to the moon, d If God hew his power, the moon & 〈◊〉 can not have that light, which is given them, much, less can man have any 〈◊〉, but of 〈◊〉, and the stars are unclean in his sight. 6 How much more man, a worm, even the son of man, (which is but) a worm? CHAP. XXVI. job showeth that man can not help God, and proveth it by his miracles. 1 But job answered, and said, Chap. xxvi. 2 a Thou concludest nothing for neither thou 〈◊〉 me, which am destitute of all help 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lie on God's 〈◊〉 who hath nonede of thy defence. Whom helpest thou? him that hath no power? savest thou the arm that hath no strength? 3 Whom counselest thou? him that hath no wisdom? thou b But thou dost not apply it to the purpose. showest right well as the thing is. 4 To whom dost thou declare (these) words? or whose spirit c That is, moveth thee to speak this? cometh out of thee? 5 The d job 〈◊〉 to declare the force of God's power and providence in the mines & metals in the deep places of the earth dead things are form under the waters and near unto them. 6 The grave is e There is nothing bid in the bottom of the earth, but he seethe it. naked before him, & there is no covering for f Meaning, the grave wherein 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. destruction. 7 He stretcheth out the g He causeth the whole heaven to turn about the North pole: North over the empty place, and hangs the earth upon nothing. 8 He bindeth the waters in his clouds, and the cloud is not broken under them. 9 He holdeth back the face of his throne: h That is, he hideth the 〈◊〉, which are called his throne. and spreadeth his cloud upon it. 10 He hath set bonds about the waters, until the i So long as this world 〈◊〉. day and night come to an end. 11 The k Not that 〈◊〉 hath pillars to uphold it, 〈◊〉 he speaketh by a 〈◊〉, as though he 〈◊〉 say, The heaven itself is not able to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. pillars of heaven tremble & quake at his 〈◊〉. 12 The sea is calm by his power, and by his understanding he smiteth the pride (there of.) 13 His Spirit hath garnished the heavens, (&) his hand hath form the crooked l Which is a figure of 〈◊〉 fashioned like a serpent, because of the crookedness. serpent. 14 Lo, these are part of his ways but m If these few things, which we see daily with our eyes, declare his 〈◊〉 power and providence, how much more would they appear, if we were able to comprehend all his works? how little a portion hear we of him? and who can understand his fearful power? CHAP. XXVII. 3 The constancy and perfectness of job. 13 The reward of the wicked and of the tyrants. 1 Moreover job proceeded and continued his parable, saying, 2 The living God hath taken away my a He hath so sore afflicted me, that men cannot judge of mine uprightness: for they judge only by 〈◊〉 signs. judgement: for the Almighty hath put my soul in bitterness. 3 〈◊〉 so long as my breath is in me, and the 〈◊〉 of God in my nostrils. 4 〈◊〉 lips surely shall speak no wickedness, b Howsoever men judge of me, 〈◊〉 will I not speak contrary to that, which I have said & so do wickedly in betraying the 〈◊〉. and my tongue shall utter no deceit. 5 God forbidden, that I should c Which condemn me as a wicked man, because the hand of God is upon me. justify you: until I die, I will never take away mine ᵈ innocency from myself. 〈◊〉 I will not confess that God doth thus punish 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 sins. 6 I will keep my righteousness, and will not forsake it: mine heart shall not reprone me of my e Of my life past. days. 7 Mine enemy shallbe as the wicked, and he that rises against me, as the unrighteous. 8 For what f What advantage hath the dissembler to gain never so much, seeing he shall loose his own soul? hope hath the hypocrite when he hath heaped up riches, if God take away his soul? 9 Will God hear his cry, when trouble cometh upon him? 10 Will he set his delight on the Almighty? will he call upon God at all times? 11 I will teach you (what is) in the hand of g That is, what God reserveth to himself, & whereof he giveth not the knowledge to all. God, (and) I will not 〈◊〉 that which is with the Almighty. 12 Behold, all you yourselves h That is, these secret judgements of God, and yet do not understand them. have seen it: why then do you thus vanish i Why maintain you then this] 〈◊〉? in vanity? 13 This is the k Thus Will God ordre the wicked, and punish him, even unto his posterity. portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of tyrants, (which) they shall receive of the Almighty. 14 If his children be in great number, the sword (shall destroy) them, and his posterity shall not be satisfied with bread. 15 His remnant shall be buried in death, and his widows l None shall 〈◊〉 him. shall not weep. 16 Though he should heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay, 17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver. 18 He buildeth his house as the m Which breedeth in another man's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 garment, but is soon shaken 〈◊〉. moth, & as a lodge that the watchman maketh. 19 When the rich man sleepeth, n He means that the wicked tyrants shall not have a quiet death, 〈◊〉 be buried honourably. he shall not be gathered (to his fathers:) they opened their eyes, and he was go. 20 Terrors shall take him as waters, (and) a tempest shall carry him a way by night. 21 The East wound shall take him away, and he shall depart: and it shall hurlle him out of his place. 22 And (God) shall cast upon him & not spare, (though) he would feign flee out of his hand. 23 (Every man) shall clap their hands at him, and hiss at him out of their place. CHAP. XXVIII. job showeth that the wisdom of God is Unsearchable. 1 THe silver surely hath his vain, a His purpose is to declare that man may attain in this World to divers secrets of nature, but man is never able to comprehend the wisdom 〈◊〉 God. & the gold his place, (where) they take it. 2 Iron is taken out of the dust, and brass is melted out of the stone. 3 (God) putteth an end to darkness, b 〈◊〉 is nothing but it is compassed within certain limits, and 〈◊〉 he an end, but God's wisdom. and he trieth the perfection of all things: he setteth a bond of darkness, and of the shadow of death. 4 The flood breaketh out against the c Meaning him that 〈◊〉 thereby. inhabitant, (& the waters) d Which a man can not wade through. forgotten of the foot, being higher than man, are go away. 5 Out of the same earth cometh e That 〈◊〉, corn, & underneath is 〈◊〉 stone or coal which easily conceiveth fire. bread, and under it, as it were fire is turned up. 6 The stones thereof (are) a place f He alludeth, to the mines and secrets of nature, which are under the earth, where into neither souls nor beasles can entre. of sapphires, and the dust of it (is) gold. 7 There is a path which no foul hath known, neither hath the kites eye seen it. 8 The lions whelps have not walked it, nor the lion passed thereby: 9 He putteth his hand upon the g After that he hath declared the wisdom of God in the secrets of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 describeth his power. rocks, & over throweth the mountains by the roots 10 He breaketh rivers in the rocks, and his eye seethe every precious thing. 11 He bindeth the floods, that they do not overflow, and the thing that is hide, bringeth he to light. 12 But where is wisdom found? h Though 〈◊〉 power, and wisdom may be 〈◊〉 stand in 〈◊〉 things, yet his heavenly wisdom can not be 〈◊〉 unto. & where is the place of understanding? 13 Man knoweth not i It is to high a thing for man to attain unto in this world. the price thereof: for it is not found in the land of the living. 14 The depth says, It is not in me: the sea also says, It is not with me. 15 k I: can neither be bought for gold, nor precious 〈◊〉, but is only the gift of God. Gold shall not be given for it, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It shall not be valued with the wedge of gold of Ophir, (nor) with the precious onyx, nor the saphir. 17 The gold nor the crystal shall be equal unto it, not the exchange (shallbe) for plate of fine gold. 18 Not mention shallbe made of coral, nor of the l Which is thought to be a kind of precious 〈◊〉: gabish: for wisdom is more precious than pearls. 19 The Topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equal unto it, neither shall it be valued with the wedge of pure gold. 20 Whence then cometh wisdom? & where is the place of understanding, 21 Seeing it is hide from the eyes of all the living, and is hide from the m Meaning, that there 〈◊〉 no natural means, whereby man might attain to the heaven lie wisdom: which he 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉, that she hie. fowls of the heaven? 22 Destruction and death say, We have herded the same thereof with our ears. 23 (But) God understandeth the n He 〈◊〉 God only the 〈◊〉 of this wisdom, and the 〈◊〉 thereof. way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. 24 For he beholdeth the ends of the world, (and) seethe all that is under heaven. 25 To make the weight of the winds, & to weigh the waters by measure. 26 When he made a decree for the rain, and away for the lightning of the thunders, 27 Then did he see it, and counted it. he prepared it and also considered it. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 7. 28 And unto man he said, Behold, * the o He declareth that man hath so much of this heavenly wisdom, as he showeth by fearing God, and departing from 〈◊〉. fear of the Lord is wisdom, & to depart from evil (is) understanding. CHAP. XXIX. 1 job complaineth of the prosperity of the time past. 7. 21 His 〈◊〉. 12 justice and equity. 1 SO job proceeded and continued his 〈◊〉, saying, 2 O that I were as ” Ebr. months, before, in times past, when God preserved me: 3 When his a When I felt his favour. light shined upon mine head: (and when) by his light I walked through the b I was free from affliction. darkness, 4 As I was in the days of my youth: when c That is, seemed by evident tokens to be more preset with me. God's providence (was) upon my tabernacle 5 When the Almighty was yet with me, (&) my children round about me: 6 When I washed my paths d By these similitudes he declareth the great prosperity, that he was in, so that he had none occasion to be such a sinner as they accused him. with butter, and when the rock powered me out rivers of oil: 7 When I went out to the gate, (even) to the judgement seat, (and when) I caused them to prepare my seat in the street. 8 The young men saw me, and e Being ashamed of their lightness, and afraid of my gravity. hide them selves, and the aged a rose, (and) stood up. 9 The princes stayed talk, and laid their hand on their f Acknowledging my wisdom. mouth. 10 The voice of princes was hide, & their tongue cleaved to the 〈◊〉 of their mouth. 11 And when the g All that herded me, praised me. ear herded me, it blessed me and when the eye saw (me,) it gave witness to h Testifying that I did good 〈◊〉. me. 12 For I delivered the i Because his 〈◊〉saries did so much charge him with wickedness, he is 〈◊〉 to rendre a 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. poor that cried, and the fatherless, & him that had none to help him. 13 k That is, I did sue cour him that was in distress, and so he had cause to 〈◊〉 me. The blessing of him that was ready to perish, came upon me, and I caused the widows heart to rejoice. 14 I put l I delighted to do justice as others did, to 〈◊〉 costly 〈◊〉. on justice, and it covered me: my judgement (was) as a rob, and a crown. 15 I was the eyes to the blind, and I was the feet to the lame. 16 I was a father unto the poor, and (when) I knew not the cause, I sought it out diligently. 17 I broke also the chaws of the unrighteous man, and pluck the pray out of his tethe. 18 Then I said, I shall die in my m 〈◊〉 is, at home in my be 〈◊〉 without all trouble, & 〈◊〉 nest, and I shall multiply (my) days as the sand. 19 (For) my root is n My 〈◊〉 doth increase. spread out by the water, & the dew shall lie upon my branch. 20 My glory shall renew toward me, and my bow shall be restored in mine hand. 21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and held their tongue at my counsel. 22 After my words they replied not, & my talk o That 〈◊〉, was pleasant unto them dropped upon them. 23 And they waited for me, as for the rain, and they opened their mouth p As the dry ground 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉. as for the latter rain. 24 (If) I q That is, they 〈◊〉 it not to be a 〈◊〉, or they thought not that I would condescend unto them. laughed on them, they believed it not: neither did they 'cause the light of my countenance r They were afraid to offend me, and 〈◊〉 me to be 〈◊〉. to fall. 25 I appointed out s I had them at con 〈◊〉. their way, and did sit as chief, and dwelled as a King in the army, (&) like him that comforteth the mourners. CHAP. XXX. 1 job complaineth that he is contemned of the most contemptible, 11. 21. Because of his adversity and affliction. 23 Death is the house of all flesh. 1 But now they that are younger than I, a That is, mine 〈◊〉 is changed, and where as before the ancient men were glad to do me 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the young men now 〈◊〉 me. mock me: (yea,) they whose fathers I have refused to set with the b Meaning, to be my shepherds, or to keep my dogs. dogs of my flocks. 2 For where to should the strength of their hands have served me, (seeing) age c That is, their fathers died for famine 〈◊〉 they came to age. perished in them? 3 For poverty and famine (they were) solitary, fleeing into the wilderness, (which is) dark, desolate and waste. 4 They cut up “ Or, 〈◊〉. nettles by the bushes, & the juniper roots (was) their meat. 5 They were d job showeth that these that mocked him 〈◊〉 his affliction, were like to their fathers, wicked, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, such as he here 〈◊〉, chased forth from among (men:) they shouted at them, as at a 〈◊〉. 6 Therefore they dwelled in the clefts of rivers, in the holes of the earth and rocks. 7 They roared among the bushes, and under the thistles they gathered themselves. 8 (They were) the children of fools and the children of villains, which were more vile than the earth, 9 And now am I their e They 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of me, and mock at my misery. song, and I am their talk. 10 They abhor me, (and) flee far from me, and spare not to spit in my face. 11 Because that (God) hath loosed my f God hath taken from me 〈◊〉 force credit and authority, wherewit I kept them in subjection. cord and humble me, g He said that the young men when they see him, hide them 〈◊〉, as chap. 29. 8. and now in his misery they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & licentious. they have loosed the bridle before me. 12 The youth rise up at my right hand: they have pushed my 〈◊〉, and have trod on me (as on) the h That is, they sought by all means how they might 〈◊〉 me paths of their destruction. 13 They have destroyed my paths they took pleasure at my calamity, they had none i They need none to help them. help. 14 They came as a great breach (of waters, and) k By my calamity they took an occasion 〈◊〉 me. under this calamity they come on heaps. 15 Fear is turned upon me: (and) they pursue my soul as the wind, & mine health passeth away as a cloud. 16 Therefore my soul is now l My life 〈◊〉 me, and I am as half dead. powered out upon me, and the days of affliction have taken hold on me. 17 m Meaning, sorrow. It pierceth my bones in the night, and my sinews take no rest. 18 For the great uchemencie is my garment changed, (which) compasseth me about as the collar of my coat. 19 n That is, God hath brought 〈◊〉 into contempt. He hath cast me into the mire, and I am become like ashes and dust. 20 When I cry unto thee, thou dost not hear me, neither regardest me, (when) I stand up. 21 Thou turnest thyself o He speaketh not thus to accuse God, but to declare 〈◊〉 of his affliction whereby he was 〈◊〉 beside himself. cruelly against me, and art enemy unto me with the strength of thy hand. 22 Thou takest me up (and) causest me to ride upon the p He compare h his 〈◊〉 to a tempest or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wind, and makest my ” Or, wisdom, or Law. strength to fail. 23 Surely I know that thou will't bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all the living. 24 Doubtless none can stretch his hand q None can deliver me thence though they lament at my death. unto the grave, though they cry in his destruction. 25 Did not I weep with him that was in trouble? was not my soul in heaviness for the poor? 26 Yet when I looked for good, r Instead of comforting they, mocked at me. evil came unto me: and when I waited for light, there came darkness. 27 My bowels did boil without rest: (for) the days of affliction are come upon me. 28 I went mourning s Not delighting in any worldly thing, not not so much, as in the use of the sun. without sun: I stood up in the congregation t Lamenting them that were in affliction, and moving others to 〈◊〉 them (and) cried. 29 I am a brother to the u I am like the wild beasts that desire must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. dragons, and a companion to the ostriches. 30 My skin is black upon me, and my bones are burned with x With the heat of affliction. heat. 31 Therefore mine harp is turned to mourning, and mine organs into the voice of them that weep. CHAP. XXXI. 1 job reciteth the innocency of his living, and number of his virtues, which declareth what aught to be the life of the faithful. 1 I Made a covenant with mine a I kept mine eyes from all wanton looks. eyes: why then should I think on b Would not God then have punished me? a maid? 2 For what portion (should I have) of God from above? and (what) in heritance of the Almighty from on high? 3 Is not destruction to the wicked & strange (punishment) to c job declareth that the fear of God was a bridle to stay him from all wickedness. the works of iniquity? 4 Doth not behold my ways and tell all my steps? 5 If I have walked in vanity, or if my foot hath made haste to deceit, 6 Let God weigh me in the just balance, & he shall know mine d He showeth wherein his uprightness standeth: that is, in as much as he was blameless before men, & 〈◊〉 not against the second table. uprightness. 7 If my step hath turned out of the way, or mine heart hath e That is, hath accomplished the 〈◊〉 of mine eye. walked after mine eye, or if any blot hath cleaved to mine hands, 8 Let me sow, and let another f According to the curse of the Law, Deut. 28. 33. eat: yea, let my plants be rooted out. 9 If mine heart hath been deceived by a woman, or if I have laid wait at the door of my neighbour, 10 Let my wife g Let her be made a 〈◊〉. grind unto another man, and let other men bow down upon her, 11 For this is a wickedness, and iniquity to be condemned. 12 Yea, this is a fire that shall devour h He showeth that albeit man neglect the punishment of adultery yet the wrath of God will never cease till such be destroyed. to destruction, and which shall root out all mine increase, 13 If I did contemn the judgement of my servant, and of my maid, when they i When they thought themselves evil entreated by me. did contend with me. 14 What then shall I do when k If I had oppressed others, how should I have escaped God's judgement? God standeth up? and when he shall visit (me,) what shall I answer? 15 He that hath made me in the womb, hath he not made l He was moved to show pirie unto servants, because they were God's creatures as he was. him? hath not he alone fashioned us in the womb? 16 If I restrained the poor of (their) desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow m By long waiting for her request. to fail, 17 Or have eaten my morsels alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof, 18 [For from my youth hè hath grow up with me n He nourished the fatherless and maintained the widows cause. as (with) a father, and from my mother's womb I have been a guide unto her.] 19 If I have seen any perish for want of clothing, or any poor without covering. 20 If his loins have not blessed me, because he was warmed with the fleece of my sheep. 21 If I have lift o To oppress him and do him 〈◊〉. up mine hand against the fatherless, when I saw that I might help him in the gate. 22 Let mine p Let me 〈◊〉 in pieces. arm fall from my shoulder, and mine arm be broken from the bone. 23 For God's punishment was q I refrained not from sinning for fear of men, but because I feared God. fearful unto me, and I cold not (be delivered) from his highness. 24 If I made gold mine hope, or have said to the wedge of gold, (Thou) art my confidence, 25 If I rejoiced because my substance was great, or because mine hand had got much, 26 If I did behold the r If I was proud of my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, which is 〈◊〉 by the shining of the sun and brightness of the moon sun, when it shined, or the moon, wall king in (her) brightness, 27 If mine heart did flatter me in secret, or if my mouth did kiss mine s If mine own doings delved me hand, 28 [This also had been an iniquity to be condemned: for I had denied the GOD t By putting confidence in any thing, but in him alone. 〈◊〉.] 29 If I rejoiced at his destruction that hated me, or was moved (to 〈◊〉) when evil came upon him, 30 neither have I suffered my mouth to sin, by wishing a curse unto his soul. 31 Did not the men of my u My 〈◊〉 moved me to be 〈◊〉 ged of mine enemy, yet did I never will he him hurt. tabernacle say, Who shall give us of his flesh? we can not be satisfied. 32 The stranger did not lodge in the street, (but) I opened my doors unto him, that went by the way. 33 If I have hide x And not confessed it freely: whereby it is 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 himself before men and not before God. my sin, as Adam, conceiling mine iniquity in my bosom, 34 Though I cold have made afraid a great multitude, yet the most contemptible of the families did y That is, I reverenced the 〈◊〉 weak and contemned and was 〈◊〉 to offend them. fear me: so I kept z I suffered them to speak evil of me and went not out of my house to revenge 〈◊〉. silence, and went not out of the door. 35 O that I had some to hear me, behold my a This is a 〈◊〉 token 〈◊〉 my righteousness, that god is my 〈◊〉 and will justify my cause. sign that the Almighty will witness for me: thoghmine adversary should writ a book (against me.) 36 Would not I take it upon my shoulder, (and) bind it as b Should not this book 〈◊〉 his accusations be a praise & condemnation to me? a crown unto me? 37 I will tell him the number of my doings, and go unto him as to a c I will make him a count of all my 〈◊〉, without 〈◊〉. prince. 38 If my land d As though I had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wages that laboured in it. cry against me, or the furrows thereof complain together. 39 If I have eaten the fruits thereof without silver: or if I have grieved e 〈◊〉, that he was no 〈◊〉 nor 〈◊〉. the souls of the masters thereof, 40 Let thistles grow in stead of wheat, and cokle in the stead of barley. THE f That is, the talk 〈◊〉 he had with his 〈◊〉 friends. WORDS OF JOB ARE ENDED. CHAP. XXXII. 1 〈◊〉 reproveth them of folly. 8 Age maketh not a man wise, but the Spirit of God. 1 SO these three men ceased to answer job, because he ” Ebr. was just in his own eyes. esteemed himself just. 2 Then the wrath of Elihú the son of Barachél the a Which came of Buz the son of Nahor Abraham's brother. Buzite, of the family of b Or, as the Chalde paraphrast 〈◊〉 Abram. Ran, was kindled: his wrath, (I say,) was kindled against job, because he justified himself c By making himself innocent, and by charging God of 〈◊〉. more then God. 3 Also his anger was kindled a against his three friends, because they cold not find an answer, (and) yet condemned job. 4 [Now Elihú had waited till job had spoken: for d That is, the three 〈◊〉 before. they were more ancient in years than he.] 5 So when Elihú saw, that there was, none answer in the mouth of the three men his wrath was kindled. 6 Therefore Elihú the son of Barachél, the Buzite answered, and said, I am young in years, and you are ancient: therefore I doubted, and was afraid to show you mine opinion. 7 (For) I said: The days e Meaning, the an cient, which have experience. shall speak: and the multitude of years shall teach wisdom 8 Surely there is a spirit in man, f It is a special gift of God that man hath under standing and cometh neither of nature norby age. but the in spiration of the Almighty giveth understanding. 9 Great men are not (always) wise, neither do the aged (all way) understand judgement. 10 Therefore I say. He are me (and) I will show also mine opinion. 11 Behold, I did wait upon your words (&) harkened unto your knowledge, while you sought out g To prove that 〈◊〉 affliction came for his sins. reasons. 12 Yea, when I had considered you, lo, there was none of you that reproved job, nor answered his words: 13 Jest you should say, We have h And flatter yourselves, as though you had overcome him. found wisdom me (for) God hath cast him down, (and) no man. 14 Yet hath i To Wit job. he not directed (his) words to me, neither will I answer k He useth almost the like 〈◊〉 but without taunting, and reproaches. him by your words. 15 (Then) they fearing, answered no more (but) left of their talk. 16 When I had waited [for they spoke not, but stood still (and) answered no more.] 17 (Then) answered I in my turn, & I showed mine opinion. 18 For I am full of l I have conceived in my mind great store of reasons. matter, (and) the spirit within me compelleth me. 19 Behold my belly (is) as the wine, which hath not vent (and) like the new bottles that braced. 20 (Therefore) will I speak, that I may take breath: I will open my lips, and will answer. 21 I will not now accept the person of man, m I will neither have regard to riches, credit nor au 〈◊〉, but will speak the very truth. neither will I give titles to man. 22 For I may not give n The Hebrew word signifieth to change the name, as oh call a fool a wise man meaning that he would not cloak the 〈◊〉 to flatter men. titles (jest) my Maker should take me away suddenly. CHAP. XXXIII. 5 Elihú accuseth job of Ignorance. 14 He showeth that God hath divers means to 〈◊〉 man and to draw him from sin. 19 29. He afflicteth man and suddenly delivereth him. 26 Man being delivered, giveth thanks to God. 1 WHerefore, job, I pray thee, hear my Chap. XXXIII. talk & harken unto all my words. 2 Behold now I have opened my mouth my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 3 My words (are) in the uprightness of mine heart, and my lips shall speak pure knowledge. 4 The a I confess the power of God and am one of his therefore thou oughtest to hear me. Spirit of God hath made me: and the breath of the almighty hath given me life. 5 If thou canst give me answer, prepare thyself (and) stand before me. 6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in b Because job had wished to dispute his cause with God. Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. so that he might do it without fear. Elihu saith he will reason in God's stead whom he needeth not to fear because he is a man made of the 〈◊〉 matter that he is. God's stead: I am also reform of the clay 7 Behold, my terror shall not fear thee, neither shall mine hand c I will not handle thee so thoroughly these other have done. be heavy upon thee 8 doubtless thou hast spoken in mine ears and I have herded the voice of (thy) words 9 I am d He repeat 〈◊〉 jobs 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 eby heprotested his 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 places but specially in the 13. 36. and. 30. 〈◊〉. clean, without sin: I am innocent and there is none iniquity in me, 10 Lo, he hath found occasions against me, and counted me for his enemy. 11 He hath put my feet in the stocks: and looketh narrowly unto all my paths. 12 Behold, in this hast thou not done right: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him: for he doth not e The cause of his judgements is not all ways 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. give account of all his matters 14 For God speaketh f Though God by sundry examples of his judgements 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the reason there of is not known: yea & though God should speak, yet he is not understand. once or twice, and one seethe it not, 15 In 〈◊〉 (and) g God says he, spaketh common lie, either by 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 us the cause of his judgements, or else by afflictions, or by his 〈◊〉. visions of the night, when sleep falls upon men, and they sleep upon (their) beds. 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, even by their corrections (which) he h That is 〈◊〉 ned to sand upon them. had sealed 17 That he might 'cause man to turn away from (his) enterprise, & that he might hide the i He showeth for what end God sendeth 〈◊〉: to beaten down 〈◊〉, and to 〈◊〉 from evil. pride of man. 18 And keep back his soul from the pit, and that his should not pass by the sword. 19 He is also stricken with sorrow upon his bed and the grief of his bones (is) sore. 20 So that his k That is, his pain full and 〈◊〉 life. life causeth him to abhor bread, and his soul dainty meat. 21 His flesh faileth that it can not be seen, & his bones (which) were not seen, clatter. 22 So his soul draweth to the grave, and his life l To them that shall bury him. to the buriers. 23 If there be a m A man sent of God to declare his wil messenger with him (or) an interpreter, one of a thousand n A singular man and as one choose out of a thousand which is able to declare the great 〈◊〉 of God unto sinners: and wherein man's 〈◊〉 standeth, which is through the justice 〈◊〉 jesus Christ and faith therein to declare unto man his righteousness, 24 Then will he have o He showeth that it is a sure to ken of God's mercy toward 〈◊〉 when he causeth his words to be preached unto. mercy upon him, and will say, p That is the minister shall by the preaching of the word 〈◊〉 unto him the forgi venes ofhis sins Deliver him that he go not down into the pit: for I have received a reconciliation. 25 (Then) shall his flesh be q He shall feel God's favour and rejoice declaring hereby, when 〈◊〉 standeth the true joy of the faithful and that God will restore him to health of body, which is a token of his blessing. as fresh as a child's (&) 〈◊〉 return as in the days of his youth 26 He shall pray unto God, and he willbe favou rabble unto him, and he shall see his face with joy for he will rendre unto man his r God will forgive sins and accept him as just. righteousness. 27 He looketh upon men, and if one say, I have sinned, and s 〈◊〉 is done wickedly. perverted righteousness, & it did not profit t But my sin hath been the cause of God's 〈◊〉 toward me. me, 28 u God will forgive the penitence sinner. He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light. 29 Lo, all these things will God work x Meaning, often times, 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 as a sinner doth repent. twice or thrice with a man. 30 That he may turn back his soul from the pit, to be illuminate in the light of the living. 31 〈◊〉 well, o job (and) hear me: keep 〈◊〉, and I will speak. 32 If there be y If thou doubt of any thing, or see occasion to speak against it, matter, answer me (&) speak for I desire to z That is, to show 〈◊〉, wherein man's justification consists, justify thee, 33 If thou hast not, hear me: hold thy tongue, and I will teach thee wisdom. CHAP. XXXIIII. 5 Elihú charges job, that he called himself righteous 12 He showeth that God is just in his judgements. 24 God destroyeth the mighty. 30 By him the hypocrite reigneth 1 Moreover Elihú answered, and said, 2 Hear my words, you a Which are esteemed Wise of the World. wise men: and harken unto me, you that have knouledge 3 For the ear trieth the words, as the mouth tasteth meat. 4 Let us seek b Let us examine the matter 〈◊〉. judgement among us, and let us know among ourselves what is good 5 For job hath said, I am righteous, and God hath taken c That is hath 〈◊〉 me without measure. away my judgement. 6 Should I lie in my d Should I say, I am wicked being an innocent. right? my (wound) of the arrow is e I am 〈◊〉 punished, them my sin deserveth. grievous without (my) sin 7 What man is like job, that drinketh f Which is compelled to receive the reproach and scorns of many for his 〈◊〉 words. scornfulness like water. 8 Which goeth in the g meaning, that job was like to the wicked, because he seemed not to glorify God & 〈◊〉 himself to his 〈◊〉. company of them that work iniquity, and walketh with wicked men? 9 For he hath said, ʰ It profiteth a man no thing that he should i That is live god lie, 〈◊〉 Gene. 5 〈◊〉. walk with God. 10 Therefore hearken unto me, you men of wisdom, GOD forbidden that wickedness (should be) in God, and iniquity in the Almighty. 11 For he will rendre unto man (according) to k He 〈◊〉 jobs words, who said that God's children are often times punished in this world, & the wicked go fire his work, and 'cause every one to find according to his way. 12 And certainly God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgement. 13 Whom * hath he appointed over the beside him 〈◊〉 or who hath placed the Chap. 36. 23. whole world? 14 If k To destroy him. he set his heart upon (man) and gather unto himself his spirit l The breath of life, which he gave man. & his breath. 15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall return unto dust. 16 And if thou hast understanding, hear this (and) hearken to the voice of my words. 17 Shall he that hateth judgement, m If God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 just, how col 〈◊〉 he governeth world. govern? and will't thou judge him wicked that is most just? 18 will thou say unto a King (thou art) n If man of nature fear to speak evil of such as have power, 〈◊〉 much more aught to be 〈◊〉 to speak 〈◊〉 of God wicked? or to princes (You are) ungodly? 19 (How much less) to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, and regardeth not the rich, more than the poor? for they be all the work of his hands. 20 They shall die suddenly, o When they lokenot for it. and the people shallbe troubled at midnight, p The 〈◊〉 or visitation that God shall sent & they shall pass forth and take away the mighty without hand. 21 For his eyes (are) upon the ways of man, and he seethe all his doings. 22 There is no darkness nor shadow of death, that the workers of iniquity might be hide therein. s Make them 〈◊〉 that they are wicked. 23 For he will not lay on man so much, that he should q God 〈◊〉 not a 〈◊〉 man above measure, 〈◊〉 that he should have 〈◊〉 casion to con: 〈◊〉 with him. entre into 〈◊〉 with God. 24 He shall break the mighty without r For all his creatures are at hand to serve 〈◊〉 that needeth not to seek for 〈◊〉 other army. seeking and shall set up other in their stead. 25 Therefore shall he declare their sworkes: he shall turn the t Declare the thing that 〈◊〉. night, and they shallbe destroyed. 26 He striketh them as wicked men in the pla ces of the u Meaning 〈◊〉 in the sight of all men. seers. 27 Because they have turned back from him and would not consider all his ways: 28 So that they have caused the voice of the poor x By their cruelty and 〈◊〉. come unto him: & he hath herded the cry of the afflicted. 29 And when he giveth quietness, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who can behold him, whether (it be) upon nations, or? upon a man only? 30 Because the y When 〈◊〉 sit in the 〈◊〉 of justice which under 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce are but 〈◊〉 tes & oppress the people it is a sign that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 drawn back is countenance and favour from that: place. hypocrite doth reign, (&) because the people are snared. 31 Surely (it appertaineth) unto God ᶻ to say I have pardoned, I will not destroy. r Only it belongeth to God to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉ctions, & not unto man, 32 a Thus 〈◊〉 speaketh in the 〈◊〉 of God, as it were mocking job because he would be wiser than God. But if I see not, teach thou me: if I have done wickedly, I will do no more. 33 Will he perform the thing through b Will God use thy counsel in doing his worker. thee for thou haste reproved c Thus he speaketh in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne of God, as though job should choose and refuse 〈◊〉 at his plea sure. it, because that thou hast choose, & not I now speak what thou knowest. 34 Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man harken unto me. 35 job hath not spoken of knowledge: neither were his words according to wisdom. 36 I desire that job may be d That he may speak as much as he can that we may answer him and all the wicked that shall use such arguments. tried, unto the end touching the answers for wicked men. 37 For he e He standeth slub 〈◊〉 in the maintenance of his cause. addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God. CHAP. XXXV. 6 neither doth godliness profit, or ungodliness hurt God but man. 18 The wicked cry unto God and are not herded. 1 ELihú spoke moreover, and said, 2 Thinkest thou this right, that thou hast said, I am a job 〈◊〉 spoke these words: but because he maintained him innocency, it seemed, as though he would say, that God 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 just cause. more righteous than God? 3 For thou hast said, What profiteth it the & and what availeth it me (to purge me) from my sin? 4 (Therefore) will I answer thee, and thy b Such as are in the like 〈◊〉. companions with thee. 5 Look unto the heaven, and see and behold the c 〈◊〉 thou 〈◊〉 control the 〈◊〉 des, will't thoupre sum to instruct God. clouds (which) are hierthen thou. 6 If thou sinnest, what dost thou d neither doth thy sin hurt God nor thy justice profice him: for he will be glorified without thee. against him, yea, when thy sins be many, what dost thou unto him? 7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou unto him? or what receiveth he at thy hand? 8 Thy wickedness (may hurt) a man as thou art: thy righteousness (may profit) the son of man. 9 They 'cause many that are oppressed, e The wicked may hurt man & 'cause him to 〈◊〉, who if he sought to God, which sendeth 〈◊〉, should be delivered. to cry (which) cry out for the violence of the mighty? 10 But none says, Where is God that made me, which giveth songsin the night. 11 Which teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and giveth us more wisdom than the fowls of the heaúens. 12 Then they cry because of the violence of the wicked, but f Because theipray not 〈◊〉 faith as feeling God's 〈◊〉. he answereth not, 13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. 14 Although thou sayest (to God) Thou will't not regard it, g God is just, how soever thou judgest of him. yet judgement (is) before him trust thou in him. 15 But now because his anger hath not visited, not called to count (the evil) with great extremity. Chap. XXXVI. 16 Therefore job h For if he did punish thee, as thou deservest, thou shouldest not be able to open thy mouth. openeth his mouth in vai ne, and multiplieth words without know ledge. CHAP. XXXVI. 1 〈◊〉 s showeth the power of God. 6 And his justice. 9 And wherefore 〈◊〉 punisheth. 13 The property of the wicked. 1 ELihu also proceked and said, 2 Suffer me a He showeth that when we speak of God we must lift our spirits more high, 〈◊〉 our natural sense is able to reach. little, and I will instruct thee for (I have) yet to speak on God's behalf 3 I will fetch a He showeth that when we speak of God we must lift our spirits more high, 〈◊〉 our natural sense is able to reach. my knowledge a far of, and will attribute righteousness unto my Maker. 4 For cruelly my words shall not be false (&) he that is b Thou shalt perceive that I am a faithful instructor, and that I speak to thee in the name of God. perfit in knowledge (speaketh) with thee. 5 Behold, the mighty God casts away none that is c Strong and constant, and of understanding for these are the gifts of God, and he loveth them in man but for as mu 〈◊〉 as God punished now job, it is a sign that these are not in him. mighty (and) valiant of courage. 6 d Therefore he will not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the wicked: but to the humble & 〈◊〉 heart he will she wegrace. He maintaineth not the wicked, but he giveth judgement to the afflicted. 7 He with draweth not his eyes from the righteous, but (they are) with e He preferteth the godly to honour. Kings in the throne, where heplaceth them forever thus they are exalted. 8 And if they be bond in fetters (and) tied with the cords of affliction. 9 Then will he she we them their f He will move theit hearts to 〈◊〉 their sins that they may come to him by 〈◊〉 as he did 〈◊〉. work and their sins, because they have been proud. Isa. 1. 19 10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, & commands them that they return from iniquity. 11 * If they obey and serve him, they shall end their days in prosperity: and their years in pleasures. 12 But if they will not obey, they shall pass by the sword, and perish g That is, in their 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, and so shall be cause of their own destruction. without knowledge. 13 But the hypocrites h Which are 〈◊〉 bend against God and slatter them 〈◊〉 in their vices. of heart increase the wrath (for) their i When they are in 〈◊〉 they seek not to God for succour, as Asa 2. Chro. 16. 12. Revel. 16. 11. call not when he bindeth them. 14 Their soul dieth in k They die of some vile death and that before thy come o age. youth, and their life among the whoremongers. 15 He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ear in trouble. 16 Even so would he have taken thee out of the straight place (into) abroad place (&) not shut up beneath? and l 〈◊〉. how haddest be ne obedient to God he would have brought thee to liberty & wealth. that which rests upon thy table, had beneful of fat. 17 But thou art full of the m Thou 〈◊〉 altogether after the manner of the 〈◊〉ked: for thoudo est 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉 heiustice of God. judgement of the wicked (though) judgement and equity maintain (all things.) 18 n God doth punish thee, jest thou shouldest forget God in thy wealth and so 〈◊〉. For (Gods) wrath is, jest he should take thee away in (thy) abundance: for no multitude of gifts can deliver thee. 19 Will he regard thy riches? (he regardeth) not gold, not all them that excel in strength 20 o Be not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in seeking the cause of God's judgements, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Be not careful in the night, how he destroyeth the people out of their place. 21 Take thou heed: look not to p And 〈◊〉 against GOD through 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. iniquity: for thou hast choose it rather than affliction. 22 Behold God exalteth by his power what teacher is like him? 23 Who hath appointed to him his way? or who can say, Thou hast done wickedly? 24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. 25 All men see it, and men behold it q The works of God are so 〈◊〉, that a man may see 〈◊〉 a far of and know God by the same. a far of. 26 Behold, God (is) excellent, r Our 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 us so, that we can not 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 knowledge of God. and we know him not neither can the number of his years be searched out. 27 When he restraineth the drops of water, the rain s That is the 〈◊〉 cometh of those drops of water which he keepeth in the clouds. poureth down by the vapour thereof. 28 Which (rain) the clouds do drop (and) let fall abundantly upon man. 29 Who can know the divisions of the clouds (and) the thunders of his t Meaning, of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which he calleth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God. tabernacle? 30 Behold he spreadeth his light upon u 〈◊〉 the cloud. it, & covereth the x That men can not come to the 〈◊〉 of the springs thereof. bottom of the sea. 31 For thereby he judge the people, & giveth meat abundantly. 〈◊〉 He showeth 〈◊〉 the rain 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 usee the one 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 clareth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 overflow any 〈◊〉, the other that it m. 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 32 He covereth the light with the clouds, & commands them to go, z That 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 de to dash against another. against it. 33 a The cold vapour 〈◊〉 him that is cloud of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 being 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 where the 〈◊〉 is and so anger is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 noise and thunder claps. His companion sheweth him there of, & there is angrean rising up. CHAP. XXXVII. 2 〈◊〉 proveth that the unsearchable wisdom of God is manifest by his works. 4 As by the thunders, 6 The snow. 9 The whitle 〈◊〉. 11 And the rain. 1 AT this also mine he art is a At the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & lightening whereby he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the faith 〈◊〉uely touched with the majesty of God, 〈◊〉 they behold his works. astonished, & is moved out of his place. 2 Hear the b That is the thunder, whereby be 〈◊〉 to men to waken their dullness & to bring them to consideration 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or kes. sound of his voice, and the noise that goeth out of his mouth. 3 He 〈◊〉 it under the whole heaven, & his light unto the ends of the world. 4 After it a noise soundeth: he thundereth with the voice of his majesty, and he will not stay c Meaning, the rains & thunders. them when his voice is herded. 5 God thundereth marvelously with his voice he worketh great things, which we know not. Chap XXXVII. 6 For he says to snow, Be thou upon the earth: d So that neither small rain nor great, snow nor ahie thing else cometh without God's appointment. like wise to the small rain and to the greatraine of his power. 7 With the force (thereof) be e By rains & thunders God causeth men 〈◊〉 themselves within their houses. shutteth upeverie man, that all men may know his work. 8 Then the beasts go into the den, and remain in their places. 9 The whirl wind cometh out of the South and the cold from, the f In Ebre we it is called the seatering wind, because it driveth away 〈◊〉 clouds & purgeth the air North wind. 10 At the breath of God the frost is given and the breadth of the waters g That is frozen up & dried, h Gather the 〈◊〉, & the 〈◊〉 (is) made narrow. 11 He maketh also the clouds to ʰ labour, to water (the earth, &) scatereth the cloud of i That is, the cloud that hath lightening in it. his light. 12 And it is turned about by his government that they may do whatsoever he commands them upon the whole world. 13 Whether it be for k Rain, cold, 〈◊〉 tempests & such like are sent of God, either to punish man, or to profit the earth, otto declare his favour toward man, as Chap, 〈◊〉. 31 punishment, or for his land, or of mercy, he causeth it to come. 14 Hearken unto this, o job: stand and consider the wondrous works of God. 15 diddest thou know when God disposed them? and caused the l That is, the lightning to break for the in the clouds. light of his cloud to shine? 16 Hast thou known the m Which is some time changed into rain, or snow, or hail or such like. variety of the cloud (and) the wondrous works of him that is perfit in knowledge? 17 (Or) how thy clotheses are n Why thy clotheses should keep thee warm, when the South wind bloweth, rather than when any other wind bloweth? warm, when he maketh the earth quiet through the South wind. 18 Hast thou stretched out the heavens, which are strong (and) as a molten o For their clearness. glass? 19 Tell us what we shall say unto him (for) we can not dispose (our matter) because of p That is, our ignorance: signifying that job was so presumpreous that he would control the works of God. darkness, 20 Shall it be a told him when I speak? or shall man speak when he shallbe r If God would destroy a man, should he 〈◊〉? destroyed? 21 And now men see not the light, s The cloud stoppeth the shining of the sun, that man cannot seit till the wind have chased away the cloud: and if man be not able to attain to the knowledge of these things, how much less of God's judgements? which shines in the clouds, but the wind passeth and cleanseth them. 22 The t In Ebre we, gold: meaning fair wether and clear as gold. brightness cometh out of the North the praise (thereof is) to God, which is terrible. cue Hath God need that any should tell him when man murmureth against him. 23 (It is) the Almighty: we can not find him out (he is) excellent in power & judgement, & abundant in justice he u Meaning, without cause. afflicteth not. 24 Let men therefore fear him (for) he will not regard any are wise in their own conceit. CHAP. XXXVIII. Chap. XXXVIII. God spaketh to job and declareth the weakness of man in the consideration of his creatures by whose excellency the power, justice and providence of Creator is known. 1 THen answered the Lord unto job out of the a That is words might have greater majesty, and that job might know wih whomehe had to do. whirl wind, and said. 2 Who is this that b Which by 〈◊〉 out the counsel of God by man's 〈◊〉 son maketh it more obscure and showeth his own folly. darkeneth the counsel by words without knowledge? 3 Gird up now thy loins like a man, I c Because he had wished to dispute with God, Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. God rea soneth with him to declare his rashness. will demand of thee and declare thou unto me. 4 Where wast thou when I laid the d Saing 〈◊〉 cold not judge of those things which were donesolong before he was 〈◊〉 he was not able to comprehend all God's works much less the causes of his judgement. foundations of the earth declare, if thou hast understanding. 5 Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest, or who hath stretched the line over it. 6 Where upon are the foundations thereof, set, or who laid the corner stone thereof: 7 When the stars of the morning e The stars and dumb: creatures are said to praise God because his power wisdom and in goodness is manifest and known therein. praised (me) together, and all the f Meaning the Angels. children of God rejoiced: 8 Or (who) hath shut up the sea with doors when it issued and came for thee (as) out of the womb: 9 When I made the clouds (as) a covering thereof, and darkness (as) the g As though the great sea were but as a little 〈◊〉 in the hands of God to turn to and fro. swadeling bands thereof: 10 When I established my commandment upon, and set bars and doors, 11 And said, Haet hereto shalt thou come, but no farther, and here h That is God's decree and 〈◊〉 as vers. 10. shall it stay thy proud waves, 12 Hast thou commanded the i To with, to 〈◊〉 si ce thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. morning since thy days? hast thou caused the morning to know his place. 13 That it might take hold of the corns of the earth, and that the wicked might be k Who having in the night been given to wickedness cannot abide the light but hide themselves. shaken out of it? 14 It is turned as clay to fashion, l The earth which semedin the night to have no so me by the rising of the sun it as it were created a new, & all things therein 〈◊〉 with new 〈◊〉. and all stand up as a garment. 15 And from the wicked their light shallbe taken away, and the army shallbe broken. 16 Hast thou entered into the bottoms of the sea? or hast thou walked to seek out the m If thou 〈◊〉 not able to seek out the depth of the 〈◊〉 how much less art thou able ble to 〈◊〉 the counsel of God. depth? 17 Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the gates of the shadow of death. 18 Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth: tell if thou knowest all this. 19 Where is the way (where) light dwelleth, and where is the palace of darkness, 20 That thou n That thou might test appoint it his way and limits. shouldest receive it in the 〈◊〉 thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof. 21 Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born, and (because) the number of thy days (is) great. 22 Hast thou entered into the treasures of the 〈◊〉: or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail. 23 Which I have o To punish mine enemies with them as. Exod 9 18. hide against the time of trou josh. 10. 11. ble, against the day of war and battle. 24 By what way is the light parted, (which) scatereth the East wind upon the earth, 25 Who hath divided the spouts for the rain: or the way for the lightning of the thunders. 26 To cause it to rain on the earth where no man is (and) in the wilderness where there is no man, 27 To fulfil the wild and waste place, and to 'cause the bud of the herb to spring for the 28 Who is the father of the rain or who ha' the begotten the drops of the dew: 29 Out of whose womb came the 〈◊〉: who hath engendered the frost of the heaven: 30 The waters are hide p The 〈◊〉 covereth it, as though it were paved with stone. as (with) a stone: & the face of the depth is frozen. 31 Canst thou rest rain the sweet (influences) of q Which 〈◊〉 arise when the sun is in Taurus, which is the spring time, and bring flowers. the Pleiades: or lose the bands of r Which star bringeth in winter. Orionn: 32 Canst thou bring for the s Certain stars so called some think they were the twelve signs Mazzaronth in their time? canst thou also guide t The North star with those that are about him. Arcturus with his sons. 33 Knowest thou the course of heaven or canst thou set u Canst thou 'cause the 〈◊〉 bodies to have any power over the earthly 〈◊〉? the rule thereof in the earth: 34 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds that the abundance of water may cover thee? 35 Canst thou send the lightnings that they may walk, and say unto thee. Lo, here we are? 36 Who hath put wisdom in the x In the secret parts of man. reins? or who hath given the heart understanding. 37 Who can number clouds by wisdom? or who can 'cause to cease the y That is the clouds, wherein the water is contained as in bottles. bottles of heaven. 38 When the earth groweth into hardness, z For when God doth not open these bottles, the earth cometh to this inconvenience and the clotes are fast together? CHAP. XXXIX. The bounty and providence of God, which extendeth even to the young ravens, giveth man full occasion to put in confidence in God. 37 job confesseth & humbleth himself. 1 Will't a After he had declared Gods works in the heavens he showeth his 〈◊〉 providence in earth, even toward the brute beasts. thou hunt the pray for the lion or fill the appetite of the lions whelps, 2 When they couch in their places, and remain in the covert to lie in wait? 3 Who prepareth for the raven his meat, when his birds b Read Psal. 147. 9 cry unto God, wandering for lack of meat? 4 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats bring forth young? (or) dost thou mark when the c He chief maketh mention of wild goats and hinds, because they bring forth their 〈◊〉 with most 〈◊〉. hinds do calf? 5 Canst thou number the months that they d That is, how long they go with young fulfil? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth? 6 They bow themselves: they e They bring 〈◊〉 with great dif 〈◊〉. bruise their young and cast out their sorrows. 7 (Yet) their young wax fat, and grow up with corn: they go forth & return not unto them. 8 Who hath set the wild ass at liberty? or who hath loosed the bonds of the wild ass? 9 (It is I) which have made the wilderness his house, and the f That is, the barren ground where no good 〈◊〉 grow. salt places his dwellings. 10 He derideth the multitude of the city: he heareth not the cry of the driver. 11 He seeketh out the mountain for his pasture, & searcheth after everiegrene thing 12 Will the unicorn g Is it possible to make the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉? signifying that if man can not rule a creature, that it is much more impossible that he should appoint the wisdom of God, whereby he governeth all the world. serve thee? or will he tarry by thy crib? 13 Canst thou bind the unicorn with his band (to labour) in the sorrow? or will he plough the valleys after thee? 14 Will't thou trust in him because his strength is great, and cast of thy labour unto him? 15 Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, & gather it unto thy barn 16 (Hast thou given) the pleasant wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the ostricke? 17 Which leaveth his eggs in the earth and maketh h They writ that the ostrich covereth her eggs in the sand, and becausethe country is hot and the sun still keepeth them warm, they 〈◊〉 hatched. them hot in the dust. 18 And forgetteth that the foot might seater them, or that the wild beast might break them. 19 He showeth himself cruel unto his young one's (as) they were not his (&) his without fear, as if he travailed i If he should take care not them. in vain. 20 For God hath deprived him of k That is, to have a care, and natural affection toward his young. wisdom and hath given him no part of understanding. 21 When l When the 〈◊〉 ostrich is 〈◊〉 up, 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉 the horse. time (is) he mounteth on high: he mocketh the horse and his rider. 22 Hast thou given the horse strength (or) covered his neck with m That is given him 〈◊〉 which is men by 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 king his 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 his breath he 〈◊〉 teth his 〈◊〉 neying? 23 Hast thou made him afraid as the grasshopper? his strong neying is fearful. 24 He n He 〈◊〉 with his 〈◊〉. diggeth in the valley, and rejoiceth in (his) strength: he goeth forth to meet the harvest (man.) 25 He mocketh at fear, and is not afraid, & turneth not back from the sword. 26 (Though) the quiver rattle against him, the glittering spear and the shield. 27 He o He so riddeth the ground 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 under him. swalloweth the ground for fierceness and rage, and he believeth not that it is the noise of the trumpet. 28 He says among the trumpets, Ha', ha': he smelleth the battle a far of, and the noise of the captains, and the shuting. 29 Shall the hawk fly by thy wisdom (stretching out) his wings toward the p That is, when cold cometh to 〈◊〉 into the warm 〈◊〉. South? 30 Doth the eagle mount up at thy common dement, or make his nest on high? 31 She abideth and remains in the rock, (even) upon the top of the rock, and the tower. 32 From thence she spieth for meat (and) her eyes behold a far of. 33 His young one's also such up blood: and where the slain (are) there is she. 34 Moreover the Lord spoke unto job, and said, 35 Is this to q Is this the way for a man that will learn 〈◊〉 strive with God? which thing he reproveth in 〈◊〉. learn to strive with the Almighty? he that reproveth God, let him answer to it. 36 ¶ Then job answered the Lord, saying, 37 Behold, I am r Whereby he showeth that he repented, and the pardon 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. vile: what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. 38 once have I spoken, but I will answer no more, yea twice, but I will proceed no farther. CHAP. XL. 2 How weak man's power is, being compared to the works of God. 10 Whose power appeareth in the creation, and governing of the great beasts. 1 Again the Lord answered job out of * Chap. 38. 1. the whirl wind, and said, 2 Gird up now thy loins like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. 3 Wilt thou disannul a 〈◊〉 that they that justify themselves, condemn God as in just. my iugdement (or) will't thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified stified. 4 Or hast thou an arm like God? or dost thou thunder with a voice like him. 5 Deck thyself now with b Meaning, that these were proper unto God, & belonged to no man. majesty and excellency, and array thyself with beauty and glory. 6 Cast abroad the indignation of thy wrath and behold every one that is proud, & abase him. 7 Look on every one that is arrogant (and) bring him low: and destroy the wicked in their palace. 8 Hide them in the dust together (and) bind c 'Cause them to die if thou canst. their faces in a secret palace. 9 Then will I confess unto thee also, that thy right hand can d Proving hereby that whosoever 〈◊〉 to himself power, & abi 〈◊〉 to save himself, maketh himself God. save thee. 10 ¶ Behold now e This beast is thought to be the elephant, or some other, which is unknown. Behemóth, [whom I made f Whom I made as well as thee. with thee] which eateth g This commends the providence of God toward man: for if he we regiven to devour as a lion, nothing were able, to resist him or content him. grass as an ox. 11 Behold now, his strength (is) in his loins, and his force (is) in then avil of his belly. 12 (When) he taketh pleasure, his tail is like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. 13 His bones are (like) staves of brass (&) his small bones like staves of iron. 14 h He is one of the chiefest 〈◊〉 of God among the beasts. He is the chief of the ways of God. i Though man dare not come near him, yet God can 〈◊〉 him. he that made him, will make his sword to approach unto him. 15 Surely the mountains bring him forth grass, where all the beasts of the field play. 16 lieth he under the trees in the covert of the reed and fens? 17 Can the trees cover him with their shadow? or can the willows of the river compass him about? 18 Behold, he spoileth the river, k He drinketh at leisure, and fearech no body. & hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. 19 He taketh it with his eyes, and thrusteth (his) nose through whatsoever meeteth him. 20 ¶ Canst thou draw out l Meaning, the whale. Liviathán with an hook, and with a line which thou shalt cast down unto his tongue. 21 Canst thou cast an hook into his nose? canst thou pierce his jaws with an angle? 22 Will he make many m Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 jest thou shouldest dost take him. prayers unto thee, or speak thee fair? 23 Will he make a covenant with thee? (and) will't thou take n To do thy business, and be at thy commandment. him as a servant for ever? 24 will thou play with him as with a bird? or will't thou bind him for thy maids? 25 Shall the companions banquet with him? shall they divide him among the merchants? 26 Canst thou fill the basket with his skin or the fishpanyer with his head. 27 Say thy hand upon him: remember o If thou once consider the danger, thou will't not meddle with him. the battle (and) do no more so. 28 Behold, p To wit, that 〈◊〉 sleth to take him. his hope is in vain (for) shall not one perish even at the sight of him? CHAP. XLI. 1 By the greatness of his monster Leviathán God showeth his greatness, and his power, which nothing can resist. 1 NOne (is) so fear that dare stir him up Who is he then that can stand a If none darestád against a whale, which is but a creature, 〈◊〉 is able to compare with God the Creator. before me? 2 Who hath prevented me that I should b Who hath 〈◊〉 me to accomplish my work. make an end? All under heaven is mine. 3 I will not keep silence (concerning) c The 〈◊〉, and members of the 〈◊〉. his parts, nor (his) power, nor his comely pro portion. 4 Who can discover the face d That is who dare 〈◊〉 of his skin of his garment (or) who shall come to him with a double e Who dare put a 〈◊〉 in his mouth. bridle? 5 Who shall f Who dare look in his 〈◊〉. open the doors of his face? his teeth are fearful round about. 6 The majesty (of his scales is like) strong shields (and) are sure sealed. 7 One is set to another, that no wind can come between them. 8 One is joined to another: they stick together, that they can not be sundered. 9 His niesing g That is, 〈◊〉 out flames of fire make the light to shine, & his eyes (are) like the eye lids of the morning. 10 Out of his mouth go lamps (and) sparks of fire leap out. 11 Out of his nostrils cometh out smoke, as out of a boiling pot or cauldron. 12 His breath maketh the coals burn: for a flame goeth out of his mouth. 13 In his neck remains strength, and h Nothing is pain full or hard 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉. labour is rejected before his face. 14 The members of his bodlie are joined: they are strong in themselves (and) can not be moved. 15 His heart is as strong as a stone, and as hard as the neither millstone. 16 The mighty are afraid of his majesty (&) for fear they faint in themselves. 17 When the sword doth touch him, he will not rise up (nor for) the spear, dart nor habergeon. 18 He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood. 19 The archer can not make him flee: the stones of the sling are turned into stubble unto him. 20 The darts are counted as straw: and he laugheth at the shaking of the spear. 21 Sharp stones i His skin is so hard that he 〈◊〉 with a great 〈◊〉 on the stones as in the mire. are under him, and he spreadeth sharp things upon the mire. 22 He maketh the depth to k Ether he maketh the sea to seem as it boileth by his wallowing, or 〈◊〉 water in such abundance, as it would seem that the sea boiled. boil like a pot, & maketh the sea like (a pot) of ointment. 23 He maketh a path to l That is a, white 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 stream before him. shine after him: one would think the depth as an door head. 24 In the earth there is none like him: he is made without fear. Chap. XLII. 25 He beholdeth m He despiseth all other beasts, and monsters, and is the proudest of all others. all high things: he is a King over all the children of pride. CHAP. XLII. 6 The repentance of job. 9 He prayeth for his friends 12 His goods are restored double unto him 13 His children age and death. 1 THen job answered the LORD, and said, 2 I know that thou canst do all things, and that there is no a No thought so, but thou 〈◊〉 it, nor any thing that thou thinkest, but thou 〈◊〉 bring it to pass. thought hide from thee. 3 Who is he that hideth counsel without b Is there aniebut l? for this God laid to his charge Chap. 38. 2. knowledge therefore have I spoken that I understood not (even) things to wondered for me, c I confess herein mine ignorance, & that I spakes 〈◊〉 not what. and (which) I knew not. 4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, d He showeth that he will be God's schoker to learn of him. and declare thou unto me. 5 I have e I knew thee only before by hear say but now thou hast caused me to feel what thou art to me, that I may resign myself 〈◊〉 unto thee. herded of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seethe thee. 6 Therefore I abhor (my self) and repent dust and ashes. 7 ¶ Now after that the Lord had spoken these words unto job, the Lord also said unto Elipház the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for you have not spoken of me the thing that is f You took in hand an evil cause in that you condemned him by his outward afflictions and not comforted him with my mercies. right, like my servant g Who had a good cause, but handled it evil. job. 8 Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks, and seven rams, and go to my servant job & offer up for yourselves a burned offering, & my servant job shall h When you have reconciled yourselves to him for the faults that you have committed against him, he shall pray for you, & I will hear him. pray for you: for I will accept him, jest I should put you to shame, be cause you have not spoken of me the thing, which is right, like my servant job. 9 So Elipházthe Temanite, and Bildád the Shuhite, (and) Zophárthe Naamathite went, and did according as the Lord had said unto them, and the Lord accepted job. 10 ¶ Then the Lord turned the i He delivered him out of the 〈◊〉 fliction wherein he was. captivity of job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave job twice so much as he had before. 11 Then came unto him all his k That is, all his 〈◊〉, read Chap. 〈◊〉. 13. brethren, and all his sisters, & all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house, and had compassion of him and comforted him for all the evil, that the Lord had brought upon him, and every man gave him a “ Or, 〈◊〉, or money so marked. piece of money, and every one an ear-ring of gold. 12 So the Lord blessed the last days of job more than the first: for he had l God made him twice so rich in 〈◊〉 as he was afore, & gave him as many 〈◊〉 as he had taken from him. fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of 〈◊〉, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons, and three daughters. 14 And he called the name of one m That is, of long life, or beautiful as the day. jemimáh, and the name of the second n As pleasant as 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉 spice. Keziáh, and the name of the third o That is, the horn of beauty. Kerenhappúch. 15 In all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of job, & their father gave them inheritance among their brethren. 16 And after this lived job an hundredth and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons sons, (even) four generations. 17 So job died, being old, and full of days. THE * Or, Praises, according to the 〈◊〉: & were chief 〈◊〉 to praise, & give thanks to God for his benesires. They are called the 〈◊〉, or Songs of David be 'cause the most 〈◊〉 were made by him. PSALMS of David. THE ARGUMENT. THis book of Psalms is set forth unto us by the holy Ghost to be esteemed as a most precious treasure, wherein all things are contained that appertain to true 〈◊〉: answel in this life present as in the life to come. For the riches of true knowledge, and heavenly wisdom are here set open for us, to take thereof most abundantly. If we would know the great, and high majesty of God, here we may seethe brightness thereof shine most clearly If we would seek his incomprehensible wisdom, here is the school of the same profession. If we would comprehend his in estimable bounty, & approach near there unto, & fill your hand with that treasure, here we may have a most lively, & comfortable taste thereof. If we would know wherein standeth our salvation, and how to 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 everlasting, 〈◊〉 is Christ our only redeemer, and mediator most evidently described. The rich man may 〈◊〉 the true use of his riches. The poor man may find full contentation. He that will rejoice, shall know the true joy, ádhow to keep measure therein. They that are afflicted and oppressed, shall see wherein standeth their comfort, and how they ou 〈◊〉 to praise God when he sendeth them deliverance. The wicked and the persecutors of the children of God shall see how the 〈◊〉 of God is ever against them: and though he suffer them to prospero for a while, yet he bridleth them, in so much as they can not 〈◊〉 an here of one's head, except he permit them, and how in the end their destruction is most miserable. Briefly here we have most present remedies against all temptations, and trou bless of mind and conscience, so that being well practised herein, we may be assured against all dangers in this life, live in the true fear, and love of God, and at length 〈◊〉 to that incorruptible crown of glory, which is laid up for all them that love the coming of our Lord jesus Christ. PSALMS. I, Whether it was Esdras, 〈◊〉 any other that gathered the Psalms into a book, it seemeth he did set this Psalm first in manner of a preface, to exhort all godly men to study, and meditate the heavenly wisdom. For the effect hereof is, 1 That they be blessed, which give themselves wholly all their life to the holy Scriptures. 4 And that the wicked contemners of God, though they seem for a while happy, yet at length shall come to miserable destruction. 1 BLessed (is) the man that doth not walk in the a When a men hath given once place to evil coum sell, or to his own concupiscence, he beginneth to for get himself in his sin, & so falls into contempt of God, which con tempt is called the seat of the 〈◊〉. counsel of the wicked nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful: 2 But his delight (is) in the * Law of the Lord, & in his b In the holy Scriptures. Law doth he meditate day and night. Deut. 6, 6. josh 1, 8. 3 For he shall be like a * tre planted by the rivers Pro. 6, 20. of waters, that will bring forth her fruit in due season: whose leaf shall not fade: so jere. 17, 〈◊〉. c God's children are so moistened ever with his grace, that whatsoever cometh unto them, tendethly to their salvation. whatsoever he shall do, shall prospero. 4 d Though the wicked seem to bear the swinge in this world, yet the Lord 〈◊〉 them down that they shall not rise nor stand in the compagnie of the righteous. The wicked (are) not so, but as the chaff, which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the e But tremble, when they feel God's wrath. judgement, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6 For the Lord f Doth approve and pro sper, like as not to know, is to reprove and reject. knoweth the way of the righteous, and the way of the wicked shall perish PSAL. II 1 The Prophet David rejoiceth that notwithstanding his enemy's rage, yet God will continued his kingdom for ever & advance it even to 〈◊〉 end of the world, 10 And therefore exhorteth Kings and rulers, that they would humbly submit themselves under God's yoke, because it is in 〈◊〉 to resist God. Herein is 〈◊〉 Christ's kingdom. 1 WHy do the a The conspiracy of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 of the jews, and power of King's 〈◊〉 not lordship 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Act. 4, 25. heathen * rage, and the people murmurin vain? 2 The Kings of the earth band themselves, & the princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his “ Or, anointed. Christ. 3 b 〈◊〉 the Wicked say, that they Will cast of the yoke of God and of his Christ. Let us break their bands, and cast their cords from us. 〈◊〉 1, 〈◊〉. 4 * (But) he that dwelleth in the heaven shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 c God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that in 〈◊〉 his Christ, they 〈◊〉 against him. Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure, (saying,) 6 (Even) I have set my King upon Zionn mine holic mountain. Act. 13, 〈◊〉. 7 I will declare the d To she We that my 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 is of God. decree: (that is,) the Lord 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. hath said unto me, * Thou art my Son: this e That is to say, as touching 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 because 〈◊〉 Was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 elected of God So is it applied to Christ in his first coming & 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thy inheritance, and the f Not only the jews but 〈◊〉 Gen tiles also. ends of the earth for thy possession. 9 * Thou shalt krush them with a sceptre of iron, (and) break e them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 g He exhorteth all 〈◊〉, to 〈◊〉 in time. Be wise now therefore, you Kings: be learned you judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord in fear, and rejoice in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 1. 27. bling. 12 h in sign of homage? Kiss the Son, jest he be angry, and you i When the Wicked shall say, 〈◊〉 & rest 〈◊〉 yet to 〈◊〉 but in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. perish in the way, when his wrath shall suddenly burn blessed (are) all that trust in him. PSAL. III 1 David driven forth of his kingdom, was greatly tormented 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his sins against God: 4 And therefore calleth upon God, & waxeth bold through his promises against the great railings and terrors of his enemies, yea, against death 〈◊〉 self which he saw present before his eyes, 7 Finally he rejoiceth for the good success, that God give him, and all the Church. ¶ A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalomm. 1 LOrd, how are mine adversaries a This 〈◊〉 a token of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that for all his troubles he had his 〈◊〉 to God. increased? how many rise against me? 2 Many say to my soul, (There is) no help for him in God, b 〈◊〉 here signineth 〈◊〉 up of the 〈◊〉, to 'cause us to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, as a thing of great 〈◊〉. Selah. 3 But thou Lord art a buckler for me: my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I did call unto the Lord with my voice, and he herded me out of his holy mountain. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept, (and) rose up again: for the Lord sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid for c When he conside 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉 omes, & 〈◊〉 the same, his 〈◊〉 inc 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. ten thousand of the people, that should beset me round about. 7 O Lord, arise: help me, my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone: thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked. 8 d Be the dangers never so great or 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 GOD hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to deliver 〈◊〉 Salvation (belongeth) unto the Lord, (&) thy 〈◊〉 (is) upon thy people. Selah. PSAL. four 1 When Saúl persecuted him, he called upon God, trusting moste assuredly in his 〈◊〉, and therefore boldly reproveth his enemies, who wilfully resisted his dominion. 7 And finally 〈◊〉 the favour of God before all worldly 〈◊〉. ¶ a Among them that Were appointed 〈◊〉 sing the 〈◊〉, and to play on the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, one 〈◊〉 appointed chief to set the 〈◊〉 & to 〈◊〉: who had the charge, because he was most excellent, and he begun this 〈◊〉. on the instru meant called 〈◊〉, or in a 〈◊〉 so called. To him that excels on Neginonth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear me when I call, b Thou that are the defender of my just cause o God of my right teousnes: thou hast set me at liberty, (when I was) c Both of mind and body. in distress: have mercy upon me and hark en unto my prayer. 2 〈◊〉 d You that think yourselves noble in this World sons of men, how long (will my turn) my glory into shame, e Though your en terprises please you never so much, yet God Will bring them to nought. loving vanity (&) seeking lies? Selah. 3 For be you sure that the Lord hath choose to himself f A King that Walkethin his vo 〈◊〉. a godly man: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 4 g For fear of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Tremble, and sin not: examine your own heart upon your bed, and be h 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉 still Séláh 5 i 〈◊〉 God pure 〈◊〉 and not With outward ceremo 〈◊〉. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, & trust in the Lord 6 Many say, Who will show us (any) k The multitude 〈◊〉 Worldly Wealth, but David 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 in God's 〈◊〉. good? (but) Lord, lift up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast given me more joy of heart, than (they have had,) when their wheat and their wine did abunde. 8 I will say me down, & also sleep in peace: for thou Lord, l This 〈◊〉 in Hebrew may be re 〈◊〉 to God, as it is here 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyfully alone as if he had many about him, be 〈◊〉 the Lord is 〈◊〉 him. only makest me dwell in safety. PSAL. V. 1 David oppressed with the cruelty of his enemies, and sea 〈◊〉 greater dangers, calleth to God for succour, showing 〈◊〉 requisite it is that God should punish the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. 7 After being assured of prosperous success, he 〈◊〉 comfort, 12 Concluding that when God shall deliver him, others also shall be 〈◊〉 of the same mercies. ¶ To him that excels upon “ Or, a 〈◊〉 st 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tune Nehilóth. A 〈◊〉 of David. 1 Hear my words, o Lord: understand my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King and my God: for unto thee do I pray. Psal. 〈◊〉. 3 He are 〈◊〉 voice in the morning, ò Lord: (for) a That is, my 〈◊〉 prayer & secret complaint & 〈◊〉. in the morning will I direct (me) unto thee, and I will b Which patience and trust till I be 〈◊〉 wait. 4 For thou art not a God that loveth c Seeing that God 〈◊〉 nature hatteth Wickedness, he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Wicked & the godly. wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 d Which run most ragingly after their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: (for) thou hatest all them that work iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak lies: the Lord will abhor the bloodly man and deceitful. 7 But I e In the deepest of his 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 his full confidence in God. will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: (and) in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy Temple. 8 Led me, o Lord, in thy righteousness, f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 just, therefore lead me out of the 〈◊〉: s of mine enemies. because of (mine) enemies: make thy 〈◊〉 plain before my face. 9 For no constancy (is) in their mouth: within they are very corruption their * throat (is) all open sepulchre, (&) they 〈◊〉 with their tongue. Rom. 3, 〈◊〉. 10 Destroy them, o God: “ Or, 'cause them to err. let them g Let their devisescome to nought fall from their counsels: cast them out for the multitu de of their iniquities, because they have rebelled against thee. 11 And h Thy favour toward me shall 〈◊〉 me the 〈◊〉 of all others. let all them that trust in thee, rejoice (and) triumph for ever, and cover thou them: and let them, that love thy Name, rejoice in thee. 12 For thou Lord will't “ Or, give good success. bless the righteous, (and) with favour i So that he shall be safe from all dangers. will't compass him, as with a shield. PSAL. VI. 〈◊〉, 0, 〈◊〉. 1 When David by his sins had provoked God's wrath, and now e felt not only his hand against him, 〈◊〉 also conceived the horrors of death everlasting, he desireth forgiven es. 6 Bewailing that if God took him away in his indignation, he should lack occasion to praise him as 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 to do, while he was among men. 9 Then suddenly seling God's mercy, he sharply rebuketh his enemies which rejoiced in his affliction. ¶ To him that excels on Neginóth upon the eight tune. APsalme of David. 1 O Lord, * a Though I deserve destruction, yet let thy mercy 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. rebuke me not in thy anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath. 2 Have mercy upon me, o Lord, for I am weak: o Lord heal me, for my b For my Whole 〈◊〉 is abated. bones are vexed. 3 c 〈◊〉 conscience is also touched With the fear of God's judgement My soul is also sore troubled: but Lord how long will't thou delay? 4 Return, o Lord: deliver my soul: save me d 〈◊〉 lamenteth that occasion should be taken from him to praise god in the 〈◊〉. for thy mercy's sake. 5 For in death (there is) no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall praise thee? 6 I fainted in my mourning: I 'cause my bed every night to swim, (and) water my couch with my tears. 7 “ Or, mine eye is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Were With Worms. Mine eye is dimmed for despite, and sunk in because of all mine enemies. 8 e God sendeth comfort and boldness in affliction, that We may 〈◊〉 e over 〈◊〉 enemies. A way from me all you workers of iniquity: for the Lord hath herded the voice of my weeping. 9 The LORD hath herded my petition: the Lord will receive my prayer. 10 All mine enemies shallbe confounded and sore vexed: they shall be turned back, (and) put to shame f When the Wicked think that the godly shall 〈◊〉, God delivereth them suddenly and destroyeth their enemies. suddenly. PSAL. VII. 1 Being falsely accused by Chush our of Sauls kinsmen, he calleth to God to be his defender. 2 To whom he commends his innocency. 9 First showing that his conscience did not accuse him of any evil toward Saul. 10 Next that it touched God's glory to 〈◊〉 sentence against the wicked. 12 And so entering into the consideration of God's mercies and promise, 〈◊〉 waxeth bold and derideth the vain enterprises of his enemies. 16 〈◊〉nyng that it shall fall on their own neck that which they have purposed for others. ¶ “ Or, kind of tune. Shigaionn of David, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the “ Or, accusation. words of * Chush the son of jemini. 〈◊〉. Sam. 16. 7. 1 O Lord my God, in thee I put my trust: save me from all that persecute me, and deliver me. 2 Jest a He desireth God to deliver him from the rage of cruel Saul. he devour my soul like a lion, and tear it in pieces, while there is none to help. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done b Where With 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me this thing: if there be (any) wickedness in mine hands. 4 c If I 〈◊〉 not Saul 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 ve his 〈◊〉. If I have rewarded evil unto him that had peace with me, [yea I have delivered him that vexed me without cause.] 5 (Then) let the enemy 〈◊〉 my soul and take it: yea, let him tread my life down 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 8. upon the earth, and laymine honour in d Let me not 〈◊〉 die, but be does 〈◊〉 for ever. the dust. Selah. 6 Arise, o Lord, in thy wrath, and lift up thyself against the rage of mine enemies, and a wake for me (according) to the e In 〈◊〉 me the kigdome judgement (that) thou hast appointed. 7 So shall the Congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore f Not only for 〈◊〉 e, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 declare 〈◊〉 power. return on high. 8 The Lord shaliudge the people: judge thou me, o Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine innocency, (that is) in me. g As 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and mine enemies. 9 O let the malice of the wicked come to an end: but guide thou the just: for the righteous God trieth the h Though they 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 cause against me, yet God shall 〈◊〉 d ge their 〈◊〉. hearts and reins. 10 My defence (is) in GOD, who preserveth the upright in heart. 11 God judgeth the righteous, and him that contemneth God, i He doth conti 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Wicked to, 〈◊〉 tance by some sign 〈◊〉 his judgements. every day. 12 Except k Except Saul 〈◊〉 ne his mind, 〈◊〉 die: for he 〈◊〉 both men and Weapons to destroy me, Thus considering his great danger, he 〈◊〉 gods grace. he turn, he hath whet his sword: he hath bend his bow and made it ready. 13 He hath also prepared him deadly weapons: he will ordain his arrows for them that 〈◊〉 (me.) 14 * Behold, he shall 〈◊〉 with wickedness: for he hath conceived mischief, but he shall bring forth a lie. 15 He 〈◊〉 made a pit and diggedit, and is fallen into the pit (that) he made. 16 His mischief shall return upon his own 〈◊〉. 59 4. head, and his cruelty shall fall upon his own pate. job. 15. 35. 17 I will praise the Lord according to his l In keeping faith fully 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 With me. righteousness, and will sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high. PSAL. VIII. 1 The Prophet considering the exc 〈◊〉 liberality and fatherly providence of GOD towards man, whom he made, as it were a god over all his works, doth not one lie give great thanks but is astonished with the admiration of the same, as one nothing able to compass such great mercies. ¶ To him that excels on “ Or, kind 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or tune. Gittith. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord our Lord, how “ Or, noble or, 〈◊〉 excellent is thy Name in all the world! which hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the a 〈◊〉 the Wicked Would 〈◊〉 God's praises, yet the very babes are 〈◊〉 Witnesses of the same mouth of babes and suckelings hast thou “ Or, established ordained strength, because of thy enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. " Or, confunde. 3 When I behold thy heavens, (even) the works of thy fingers, the moon and the stars which thou hast ordained. 4 What is b It had been suf ficient for him to have set forth his glory by 〈◊〉 heavens, though he had not come so low as to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is but 〈◊〉 man, (say I) that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou 〈◊〉 him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than c Touching his first creation. GOD, and crowned him with glory and worship. 6 Thou hast made him to have dominion in the words of thy hands: thou hast put all things under his feet: 7 All d By the temporal gifts of man's creation he is led to 〈◊〉 the benefits which he hath by his regeneration through Christ. sheep and oxen: yea, and the beasts of the field: 8 The fowls of the air, and the fish of the sea, (and) that which passeth through the paths of the seas. 9 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy Name in all the world! PSAL. IX. 1 After he had given thanks to God for the sundry victories that he had sent him against his enemies, and also proved by manifold 〈◊〉 how ready God was at hand in all his troubles. 14 He being now likewise in danger of 〈◊〉 enemies, desireth God to help him according to his wont. 17 And to destroy the malicious arrogancy of his adversaries. ¶ To him that excels upon “ Or, kind of in strument, or tune or for the death of Labben or Go 〈◊〉. Muth Labbéns. A Psalm of David. 1 I Will praise the LORD with my a God is not prai sed, except the whole glory be given to him alone. whole heart: I will speak of all thy marvelous works. 2 I will be glad, and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy Name, o most high. 3 For that mine enemies are turned back: they shall fall, and perish at thy presence. 4 For b Howsoever the enemy seem for a time to prevail, yet God preserveth the 〈◊〉. thou hast maintained my right and my cause: thou art set in the throne, (and) judgest right. 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen: thou haste destroyed the wicked: thou hast put out their name for ever and ever. 6 c A 〈◊〉 of the enemy, that 〈◊〉 nothing but destruction: but the Lord will 〈◊〉 his, and bring him into 〈◊〉. O enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end, and thou hast destroyed the cities: their memorial is perished with them. 7 But the Lord “ 〈◊〉, reign as judge. shall sit for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgement. 8 For he shall judge the world in righteousness, (and) shall judge the people with equity. 9 The Lord also will be a refuge for the d Our miseries are means to 'cause us to feel Gods present care over us. poor, a refuge in (due) time, (even) in affliction. 10 And they that knowethy Name, will trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not failed them that seek thee. 11 Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion, showeth people his works. 12 For e Though God revengeth not suddenly the wrong done to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 not the wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. when he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembreth it, (and) forgetteth not the complaint of the poor. 13 Have mercy upon me, o Lord: consider my trouble, (which I 〈◊〉) of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death. 14 That I may show all thy praises within the f In the open assembly of the Church. gates of the daughter of Zion, (and) rejoice in thy salvation. 15 The heathen are g For God overthroweth the wicked in their enterprises. sunken down in the pit, (that) they made: in the net that they hide, is their 〈◊〉 taken. 16 h The mercy of God toward his Saints must be declared, and the fall of the wicked must always be considered. The Lord is known by executing judgement: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. “ Or, this is worthy to be noted. Higgaión. Selah. 17 The wicked shall turn into hell, (and) all nations that forget God. 18 For the poor shall not be alway forgotten: the hope i God promises not to help us before we have felt the cross. of the afflicted shall not perish for ever. 19 Up Lord: let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. 20 Put them in fear, o Lord, that the heathen may know that they are but k Which they can not learn without the fear of thy judgement. men. Selah. PSAL. X. 1 He complaineth of the fraud, rapine, tyranny: and all kinds of wrong, which worldly men use, assigning the cause thereof, that 〈◊〉 men, being as it were drunken with worldly prosperity, and therefore setting a part all fear and reverence towards God, think they may do all things without countrowling. 15 Therefore he calleth upon God to sand some remedy against these desperate evils. 16 And at length comforteth himself with hope of deliverance. 1 WHy standest thou far of, o LORD, (and) hidest thee in a So soon as we enter into affliction, we think God should help us, but that is not always his due tyme. (due) time, (even) in affliction? 2 The wicked with pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the crafts that they have imagined. 3 For the wicked hath b The wicked man 〈◊〉 in his own 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that he would: he braggeth of 〈◊〉 is wit and wealth, and blesseth himself, and thus blasphemeth the Lord. made boast of his own hearts desire, and the covetous blesseth (him self:) he contemneth the Lord 4 The 〈◊〉 is so proud that he seeketh not (for God:) he thinketh always, There is no God. 5 His ways alway prospero: thy judgements are 〈◊〉 above his sight: therefore defieth he all his enemies. " Or, not be moved because 〈◊〉 was never in evil. 6 He saith in his heart, I shall “ Or, 〈◊〉 at. never be moved, c The evil shall not touch me. nor be in danger. 7 His 〈◊〉 is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and iniquity. Isa. 28. 15. or else he 〈◊〉 thus because he never felt evil. 8 d He showeth that the wicked have many means to hide their 〈◊〉, and there fore aught more to be feared. He lieth in wait in the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent his eyes are bend against the poor. 9 He lieth in wait secretly, (even) as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to spoil the poor: he doth spoil the poor, when he draweth him into his net. 10 He crowcheth (and) boweth: therefore heaps of the e By the hypocrisy of them that have authority the poor are de 〈◊〉. poor do fall by his might. 11 He hath said in his heart, GOD hath forgotten, he hideth away his face, (and) will neverse. 12 f He calleth to God for help, be cause wickedness is, so far 〈◊〉 that God must now help or never. Arise, oh Lord God: lift up thy hand: forget not the poor. 13 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he saith in his heart, Thou will't not g Therefore thou must needs 〈◊〉 this their blasphemy. regard. 14 (Yet) thou hast seen it: for thou beholdest mischief and wrong, that thou mayest h 〈◊〉 judge between the right and the wrong. take it into thy hands: the poor committeth himself unto thee: (for) thou art the helper of the fatherless. 15 Break thou the arm of the wicked and malicious: search his wickedness, (and) thou shalt find i For thou haste 〈◊〉 destroyed him, none. 16 The Lord (is) King for ever and ever: the k The 〈◊〉 or such as live not 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉, shallbe 〈◊〉. heathen are destroyed forth of his land. 17 Lord, thou hast herded the desire of the poor: thou preparest their heart: thou bendest thy ear (to them,) 18 l God helpeth When 〈◊〉 help 〈◊〉 To judge the fatherless and poor, that earth lie man “ Or, destroy no more man upon the earth. cause to fear no more. PSAL. XI. 2 This psalm containeth two parts. In the first David show 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 hard assaltes of 〈◊〉 he sustained, and in how great anguish of mind he was, when Saúl did persecute him. 4 Then next he rejoiceth that God sent him 〈◊〉 cour in his necessity, declaring his justice aswell in governing the good, & the wicked men, as the whole world. ¶ To him that excels. A Psal. of David. 1 IN the Lord put I my trust: how say you then to my soul, a This is the wicked counsel of his enemies to him & his 〈◊〉 to drive 〈◊〉 from the hope of God's promise. Flee to your mountain (as) a bird? 2 For lo, the wicked bend their bow, (and) make ready their arrows upon the strig, that they may secretly shoot at them, which are upright in heart. 3 For the b All hope of 〈◊〉 cour is taken away. 〈◊〉 are cast down: what hath the c Yet am I innocent & my cause good. righreous done? 4 The Lord (is) in his 〈◊〉 palace: the Lords throne (is) in the 〈◊〉: his eyes d Though all things in 〈◊〉 be out of order, yet God will execute judgement from heaven. will consider: his 〈◊〉 lids will try the children of men 5 The Lord will try the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth iniquity, doth his soul hate. 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, e As in the destru ction of Sodom and 〈◊〉. fire and brimstone, and stormy tempest: (this is) the f Which they shall 〈◊〉 even to the dregs, 〈◊〉 23, 34. portion of their cup. 7 For the righteous Lord lovethrighteousnes his countenance doth behold the just. PSAL. XII. 1 The Prophet lamenting the miserable estate of the people, and the decay of all 〈◊〉 order, desireth God speedily to sand succour to his children. 7 Then comforting himself and others with the assurar ce of Gods help, he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that God observeth in keeping his promises. ¶ To him that excels upon the eight tune. A 〈◊〉 of David. 1 Help Lord, for there is not a Which dare defend the truth, and 〈◊〉 mercy to the 〈◊〉. a godly man left: for the faithful are failed 〈◊〉 among the children of men. 2 They speak deceitfully every one with his neighbour, b He 〈◊〉 the flarerers' 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, which hurt him more with their 〈◊〉 then with their 〈◊〉. flattering with their lips, (&) speak with a double heart. 3 The Lord cut of all flattering lips, (&) the tongue that speaketh proud 〈◊〉: 4 Which have said, c They think them 〈◊〉 able to persuade 〈◊〉 they take in 〈◊〉. With our tongue will we prevail: our lips are our own: who is lord over us? 5 d The Lord is moved with the 〈◊〉 of his, & delivereth in the end from all dangers. Now for the oppression of the needy, (and) for the sighs of the poor, I will up sayeth the Lord, (&) will e Because the lords word & promise is true & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 will perform it and 〈◊〉 the poor from this wickedgeneration set at liberty him, (whom the wicked) hath snared. 6 The words of the Lord (are) pure words, (as) the silver, tried in a furnace of earth, fined seven fold. 7 Thou will't keep f That is, thy, though he were but one man. them, o Lord: thou will't pray serve him from this generation for ever. 8 The wicked walk on every side: when they are exalted, g For they suppress the godly & maintain the wicked. (it is) a shame for the sons of men. PSAL. XIII. 1 David as it were overcome with sundry and new afflictions, flieth to God as his only 〈◊〉. 3 And so at the length being 〈◊〉 through God's 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 most sure confidence against the 〈◊〉 horrors of 〈◊〉. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 HOw long will't thou forget me, o Lord, a He 〈◊〉 that his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not. for ever? how long will't thou hide thy face fromme? 2 How long shall I take b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 purpose as the sick man 〈◊〉 his place. counsel within myself (having) weariness daily in mine heart? how long shall mine enemy be exalted above me? 3 Behold, (&) hear me, ò Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, that I sleep not in death: 4 Jest mine enemy say, I have c Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to God's dishonour, if he did not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 prevailed against him: (and) they that afflict me, rejoice when I slide. 5 But I trust in thy d The 〈◊〉 of God i 〈◊〉 cause of our 〈◊〉. mercy: mine heart shall rejoice in thy salvation: I 〈◊〉 sing to the Lord because he hath e Both 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 past & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to come. 〈◊〉 with me. PSAL. XIIII. 1 He describeth thep. 〈◊〉 nature of men which were so grown to 〈◊〉, that God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 utter contempt. 7 For the which thing although he was greatly grieved, yet being persuaded that God would 〈◊〉 some pre 〈◊〉 remedy, he 〈◊〉 himself and others. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 1 THe fool hath said in his heart, a He 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 of all 〈◊〉 is to forget God. (There is) no God: they have b There is nothing but 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 among them. corrupted, & done an abominable work: (there is) none that doth good. 2 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand, and seek God. 3 c David here 〈◊〉 on 〈◊〉 the faithful and the 〈◊〉: but S. Paul speaketh the same of all men 〈◊〉, Rome 〈◊〉, 10. All are go out of the way: they are all corrupt: there is none that doth good: no not one. 4 Do not all the workers of iniquity know that they eat up my people, (as) they eat bread? they call not upon the Lord 5 d Where they think them 〈◊〉 most sure. There they shall be taken with fear, because God (〈◊〉) in the generation of the just. 6 You have made e You make the 〈◊〉 put 〈◊〉 trust in God. a mock at the counsel of the poor, because the Lord (is) his trust. 7 O give salvation unto f He 〈◊〉 for the whole Church 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is a 〈◊〉 read 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for none but he only can do it Israel out of Zión: when the Lord turneth the 〈◊〉 of his people, (then) Iaakób 〈◊〉, & Israel shall be glad. PSAL. XU. 1 This Psalm teacheth on 〈◊〉 condition God did choose the Jews for his peculiar people, & wherefore he placed his Temple among them, which was to the intent that they by living uprightly and godly, might witness that they were his special and holy people. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 LOrd, who shall dwell in thy Tabernacle? who shall rest in thy holy Mountain. 2 He that a First God 〈◊〉 reth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, next 〈◊〉 well to others, & thirdly truth and 〈◊〉 in our 〈◊〉. walketh uprightly and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that sclandreth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his neighbour, nor receiveth a false report against his neighbour. 4 b He that 〈◊〉 not the 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 wickedness. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned, but he (honoureth) them that fear the Lord: he that sweareth to his (own) hindrance and changes not. 5 He that c To the hinderance of his neighbour. giveth not his money unto usury, not taketh reward against the innocent: he that doth these things, d That is, shall not 〈◊〉 cast forth of the Church as hypocrites. shall never be moved. PSAL. XVI. 1 David prayeth to God for succour, not for his works, but for his faith's sake, 4 Protesting that he hateth all 〈◊〉, taking God only for his comfort and felicity, 8 Who 〈◊〉 his to lack nothing. ¶ ” Or, a certain tune. Michtám of David. 1 Preserve me, o God: for in thee do I a He showeth that we can not call upon God, except we trust in him. trust 2 (O my soul,) thou hast said unto the Lord Thou art my Lord: my b Though we can not enrich God, yet we must bestow God's gifts to the use of his children. well doing (extendeth) not to thee, 3 (But) to the Saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent: all my delight is in them. 4 The c As grief of conscience & miserable destruction. sorrows of them, that offer to another (God,) shall be multiplied: d He would neither by outward profession 〈◊〉 in heart not in mouth consent to their idolatries. their offerings of blood will I not offer, neither make mention of their names with my lips. 5 The Lord (is) the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou shalt maintain my lot. 6 The e Wherewith my portion is measured. lines are fallen unto me in pleasant pla ces: yea, I have a fair heritage. 7 I will praise the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my f God teacheth me continually by se 〈◊〉 inspiration. reins also teach me in the nights. 8 I have set the Lord always before me: for he is at my right hand: (therefore) I g The faithful are sure to persevere to the end. shall not slide. 9 Wherefore h That is, I rejoice both in body and in soul. mine heart is glad & my tongue rejoiceth: my flesh also doth rest in hope. 10 For thou i This is 〈◊〉 meant of Christ, by whose resurre ction all his members have 〈◊〉 talitie. will't not leave my soul in the: neither will't thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption. 11 Thou will't show me the path of life: in thy k Where God favoureth, there is 〈◊〉. presence (is) the fullness of joy: (and) at thy right hand there (are) pleasures for evermore PSAL. XVII. 1 Here he complaineth to God of the cruel pride and arro gancie of Saul & the rest of his enemies, who thus raged without any cause given on his part. 6 Therefore he desireth God to revenge his innocency, and deliver him. ¶ The prayer of David, 1 Hear a My righteous cause. the right, o Lord, consider my cry harken unto my prayer of lips 〈◊〉. 2 Let my b The vengeance that thou 〈◊〉 show against mine enemies. sentence come forth from thy presence, (and) let thy eyes behold equity. 3 Thou hast c When thy Spirit examined my conscience. proved (and) visited mine heart in the night: thou hast tried me, (and) foundest nothing: (for) I was purposed that my d I was innocent toward 〈◊〉 enemy both in deed and thought mouth should not offend. 4 Concerning the works of men, by the e Though the wicked provoked me to do evil for 〈◊〉, yet thy word kept me back. words of thy lips I kept me from the paths of the cruel man. 5 Stay my steps in thy paths, that my feet do not slide. 6 I have called upon thee: f He was assured that God would not refuse his request. surely thou will't hear me, o God: incline thy ear to me, (and) hearken unto my words. 7 Show thy marvelous mercies, (thou) that art the Saviour of them that trust (in thee,) from such as g For all rebel against thee, which trouble thy Church. resist thy right hand. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye: hide me under the shadow of thy wings, 9 From the wicked that oppress me, (from mine) enemies, which compass me round about for h For their cruelty can not be satisfied but with my death. (my) soul. 10 They are enclosed in their own i They are 〈◊〉 up with pride, as the stomach that is choked with fat. fat, (and) they have spoken proudly with their mouth 11 They have compassed us now in our steps: they have set their eyes to bring down to the ground: 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of pray, & as it were a lions whelp lurking in secret places 13 Up Lord, k Stop his rage. disappoint him: cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked “ Or, which is thy sword. with thy sword. 14 From men by thy l By thy heavenly power. hand, o Lord, from men “ Or, whose 〈◊〉 nigh hath to long endured. of the world, who have their m And sele not the smart that God's children often times do. portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thy hid treasure: their children have enough, and leave the rest of their substance for their children. 15 (But) I will be hold n This is the full felicity, 〈◊〉 against all 〈◊〉, to have the face of God & favo able countenance opened un 〈◊〉 us. thy face in righteousness, (and) when I o And am delivered out of my great troubles. awake, I shallbe satisfied with thy image. PSAL. XVIII. 1 This Psalm is the first beginning of his 〈◊〉, and thanksgiving in the entering into his kingdom, wherein he extolleth & praiseth most highly the marvelous mer eyes and grace of God, who hath thus preserved and defended him, 32 Also he setteth forth the image of Christ's kingdom, that the faithful may be assured that Christ shall always conquer & overcome by the unspeakable power of his Father, though all the whole world should strive there against. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, which spoke unto the Lord the words of this song [in the day that 2. Sam. 21, 1. the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, & from the hand of Saúl] and said, 1 I * Will love thee dearly, o Lord my strength. 2 a He useth this di 〈◊〉 of names to show that as the wicked have many means to hurt, so God hath many ways to help. The Lord (is) my rock, and my fortress and he that delivereth me, my God (and) my strength: in him will I trust, my shield, the horn also of my salvation, (and) my refuge. 3 I will call upon the Lord, which is worthy to be b For none 〈◊〉 obtain their requests of God, that join not his glory with their petition. praised: so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 4 The c He speaketh of the dangers & malice of his enemies, from the which God had delivered him. sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of wickedness made me afraid. 5 The sorrows of the grave have compassed about: the snares of death overtook me. “ Or, cords, or cables. 6 (But) in my trouble did I call upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he herded my voice out of his Temple, and my cry did come before him, (even) into his ears. 7 d A description of the wrath of God against his enemies after he had herded his prayers Then the earth trembled, and quaked: the foundations also of the mountains moved & shaken, because he was angry. 8 Smoke went out at his nostrils, and a e He showeth how 〈◊〉 God's judgements shallbe to the wicked. consuming fire out of his mouth: coals were kind led thereat. 9 He bowed the heavens also and came down, and f Darkness signifieth the wrath of God, as the clear light signifieth God's favour darkness (was) under his feet. 10 And he road upon g This is described at large. Cherúb and did sly, and he came flying upon the wings of the wind. 11 He made darkness his h As a King 〈◊〉 with the people, will not show himself unto them. secret place (and) his pavilion round about him, (even) Psal. 104. darkness of waters, (and) clouds of the air. 12 At the brightness of his presence his clouds passed, hailstones and coals of fire. 13 The Lord also thundered in the heaven, and the Highest gave i Thundered, lightened, & hailea. his voice, hailstones and coals of fire. 14 Then he sent out k His lightnings. his arrows and scattered them, and he increased lightnings and destroyed them. 15 And the channels of waters were seen, & the l That is, the deep bottoms, were seen, when the read Sea was divided. d. foundations of the world were discovered at thyrebuking, o Lord, at the blasting of the breath of thy nostrils. 16 He hath sent down from above (and) taken me: he hath drawn me out of many m Out of sundry & great dangers. waters. 17 He hath delivered me from my n To wit, Saul. strong enemy, and from them which hate me: for they were o Therefore God sent me secure. to strong for me. 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay. 19 He brought me forth also into a large place: p The cause of Gods deliverance is his only favour and love to us. he delivered me because he favoured me. 20 The Lord rewarded me according to my q David was 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 cause & good be 〈◊〉. toward Saul and his enemies, and therefore was assued of God's 〈◊〉 and deliverance. righteousness: according to the pureness of mine hands he recompensed me: 21 Because I kept the ways of the Lord, and did not wickedly against my God. 22 For all his Laws (where) before me, and I did not cast a way his r For all his dangers he exercised himself in the Law of God. commandments from me. 23 I was upright also with him, and have kept me from my s I neither gave place to their wicked 〈◊〉, nor to mine own affections. wickedness. 24 Therefore the Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness, (and) according to the pureness of mine hands in his sight. 25 With the t Here he speaketh of God according to our cap 〈◊〉, who showeth mercy to his and 〈◊〉 hech the wicked as is said also, levit. 26. 21. godly thou will't show thyself godly: with the upright man thou will't show thyself up right. 26 With the pure thou will't she we thyself pure and with the froward thou will't show thyself froward. 27 Thus thou will't save the poor people, and will't u when their sin is come to the full measure. cast down the proud looks. 28 Surely thou will't light my candle: the Lord my God will lighten my darkness. 29 For by thee I have x He attributeth it to God 〈◊〉 he both gate the victory in the field & also destroyed the cities of his enemies broken through an host, and by my God I have leapt over a brickwall. 30 The way of God is uncorrupt: the y Be the dangers never so many orgreat, yet God's promise must take effect. word of the Lord is tried (in the fire:) he is a shield to all at that trust in him. 31 For who is God besides the Lord? and who is mighty save our God? 32 God girdeth me with strength, and maketh my z He giveth good success to all 〈◊〉 enterprises. way upright. 33 He maketh my feet like hinds (feet,) and setteth me upon mine a A 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, which he took 〈◊〉 of the hand of Gods enemies. high places. 34 He teacheth mine hands to fight: so that a bow of “ Or, steel. brass is broken with mine arms. 35 Thou hast also given me the b To defend me from dangers. shield of thy salvation, and thy right hand hath stayed me, and thy c He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, continuance and increase in well doing only to God's 〈◊〉. loving kindness hath caused me to increase. 36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, and mine heel's have not slid. 37 d 〈◊〉 declareth that he did nothing besides his vocation, but was stirred up by God's Spirit to execute his judgements. I have pursued mine enemies, and taken them, and have not turned again till I had consumed them. 38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet. 39 For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them, that rose against me, thou hast subdued underme. 40 And thou hast c Thou hast given them into mine hands to be 〈◊〉. given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me. 41 They f They that reject the cry of the afflicted, Godwil also 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉, when they 〈◊〉 for help: for either 〈◊〉 or fear 'cause those hypocrites to 〈◊〉. cried, but there was none to save (them, even) unto the Lord, but he answered them not. 42 Then I did beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did tread them flat as the clay in the streets. 43 Thou hast delivered me from the contentions of the people: thou hast made me the head of the g which dwell round about me. heathen: a people, (whom) I have not h The kingdom of Christ is in David's Kingdom prefigured: who by the preaching of his word bringeth all to his subjection. known, shall serve me. 44 As soon as they hear, they shall obey me: the strangers shall i 〈◊〉, Ive: signifying a subicction constrained and not voluntary. be in subjection to me. 45 Strangers shall k Fear shall 'cause them to be afraid and come 〈◊〉 of their secret holes and holds to 〈◊〉 pardon. shrink away, and fear in their privy chambers. 46 Let the Lord live, and blessed be my strength, and the God of my salvation be exalted. 47 (It is) God that giveth me (power) to avenge me, and subdueth the people under me. 48 O my deliverer from mine enemies, even thou hast set me up from them, that rose against me: thou hast delivered me from the l That is, Saul, who of malice persecuted him. cruel man. 49 Therefore m This propherie 〈◊〉 to the kingdom of Christ, and vocation of the 〈◊〉, as Rom. 15. 9 I will praise thee, o Lord among the nations, and will sing unto thy Name. 50 Great deliverances giveth he unto his King and showeth mercy to his anointed, (even) to David, and to his n This did not properly appertain to Solomon but to jesus Christ. seed for ever. PSAL. XIX. 1 To the intent he might move the faithful to a deeper consideration of God's glory he setteth before their eyes the most exquisite workmanship of the heavens with their proportion, and ornaments: 8 And afterward calleth them to the Law, wherein God hath revealed himself more familiarly to his choose people. The which peculiar grace by commending the Law he setteth forth more at large. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 THe a He 〈◊〉 unto man his ingratitude, seeing the heavens, which are dumb creatures, set forth God's glory. heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth the work of his hands. 2 b The continual success of the day & the night is sufficient to declare God's power & goodness. Day unto daieuttereth the same, and night unto night teacheth knowledge. 3 (There is) no speech no c The heavens are a 〈◊〉 master to all nations be they never so barbarous. language, (where) their voice is not herded. 4 Their d The heavens are as a line of great capital letters to show unto us God's glory. line is go forth through all the earth, and their words into the ends of the world: in them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun. 5 Which cometh forth as bridegroom out of his e Or, vail. The manner Was that the bride and bridegroom should 〈◊〉 under a vail together, & after come 〈◊〉 With great solemn nitie and rejoicing of the assem blie. chambre, (and) rejoiceth like a mighty man to run (his) race. 6 His going out (is) from the end of the heaven, & his compass (is) unto the ends of the same, & none is hide from the heat thereof. 7 The f Though the crea 〈◊〉 can not, yet this aught 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 to lead us unto him. Law of the Lord is perfit, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple. 8 The 〈◊〉 of the Lord (are) right & rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord (is) pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord (is) clean, andindureth for ever: the judgement of the Lord (are) g So that all 〈◊〉 inventions and intentions are 〈◊〉. truth: they are righteous h Every one Without 〈◊〉 all together, 10 And more to be i Except God's word be esteemed above all 〈◊〉 things it is contemned. desired then gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also then honey and the honey comb. 11 Moreover by them (is) thy servant made cir cumspect, (and) in keeping of them there (is) great k For God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 endeavour, though it be 〈◊〉 unpersite. reward. 12 Who can understand (his) l Then there is no reward of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of Grace: for Where sin is, there death is the reward. fault? cleanse me from secret (〈◊〉.) 13 Keep thy servant also from m Which are done purposely and of: malice. presumptuous sins: let them not reign over me: n If 〈◊〉 suppress my Wicked 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Spirit. so shall I be upright, and made clean from much wickedness. 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the o That I may obey thee in thought word and deed. meditation of 〈◊〉 heart be acceptable in thy sight, o, Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. PSAL. XX. 1 A prayer of the people unto God, that it would please him to 〈◊〉 their King and receive his sacrifice, which he offied before he went to battle against the 〈◊〉. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 THe a Hereby Kings are also admonished to call to God in their 〈◊〉 res: Lord hear thee in the day of trouble: the b The 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 & grace of God. Name of the God of jaakomb defend thee: 2 Sand thee help from the Sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion. 3 Let him remember all thy offerings, and c In token that they are acceptable 〈◊〉 him. turn thy burned offerings into ashes. Selah: 4 (And) grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy purpose: 5 (That) we may rejoice in thy d 〈◊〉 to the King, in Whose Wealth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 standeth. salvation, and set up the banner in the Name of our God, (when) the Lord shall perform all thy petitions. 6 Now e The 〈◊〉 feeleth that God hath herded their petition. know I that the Lord will help his 〈◊〉, (and) will hear him from his f As by the visible Sanctuary God's 〈◊〉 appeared toward his people, 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is meant his power and majesty. San ctuarie, by the mighty help of his right hand. 7 Some (trust) in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. 8 g The 〈◊〉 that put not their only trust in God. They are brought down and fallen, but we are risen, and stand upright. 9 Save Lord: h Let the King be able to 〈◊〉 us by thy 〈◊〉 When We seek 〈◊〉 him for 〈◊〉. let the King hear us in the day that we call. PSAL. XXI. 1 David in the person of the people praiseth God for the victory attributing it to God and not to the strength of man. Wherein the holy Ghost directeth the faithful to Christ, who is the perfection of this kingdom. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 THe King shall a When he shall overcome his enemies, and so be assured of his vocation. rejoice in thy strength, o Lord: yea, how greatly shall he rejoice in thy salvation! 2 Thou hast given him his hearts desire, and hast not denied (him) the request of his lips. Selah. 3 For thou b Thou 〈◊〉 thy liberal favour toward him before 〈◊〉 prayed. diddest prevent him with liberal blessings, (and) diddest set a crown of pure gold upon his head. 4 c David did not only 〈◊〉 life, but also assurance that his posterity should reign for ever. He asked life of thee, (&) thou gavest him a long life for ever and ever. 5 His glory (is) great in thy salvation: dignity and honour hast thou laid upon him. 6 For thou hast set him (as) d Thou hast made him thy blessings to others, and a perpetual example of thy favour for ever. blessings for ever thou hast made him glad with the joy of thy countenance. 7 Because the King trusteth in the Lord, and in the mercy of the most High, he shall not slide. 8 e Here he describeth the power of Christ's kingdom 〈◊〉 the enemies thereof. Thy hand shall find out all thy enemies (and) thy right hand shall find out them that hate thee. 9 Thou shalt make them like a fiery oven in time of thy anger: the Lord shall destroy them in his f This teacheth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 en dure the 〈◊〉 till God destroy the 〈◊〉. wrath, and the fire shall devour them. 10 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth and their seed from the children of men. 11 For they g They laid as 〈◊〉 their nets to make God's po Were to give place to their Wicked 〈◊〉. intended, evil against thee, (and) imagined mischief, (but) they shall not prevail. 12 Therefore shalt thou put them h As a mark to shoot at. apart, (&) the strings of thy bow shalt thou make rea die against their faces. 13 i Maintain thy Church against thy adversaries that We may have ample occasion to praise thy Name. Be thou exalted, o Lord, in thy strength: (so) will we sing and praise thy power. PSAL. XXII. 1 David complained because he was brought into such extremities, that he was past all hope, but after he had rehearsed the sorrows and griefs, wherewith he was 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 He recovereth him 〈◊〉 from the bottomless pit of ten 〈◊〉 and groweth in hope. And here under his own person he setteth 〈◊〉 the figure of Christ, whom he did forese by the Spirit of prophecy, that he should marvelously and strangely be dejected, and abased, before his Father should raise and exalt him again. ¶ To him that excels upon “ Or, the hind of the morning, and this Was the name of some common song. Auéleth Hassháhar. A Psalm of David. 1 MY a Here appeareth that horrible conflict, Which he sustained between faith and desperation. God my God, why hast thou forsaken me, (&) art so far from mine health (and from) the words of my b Being tormented With extreme 〈◊〉. roaring? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but thou hearest not, and by night, but “ Or, I cease me. have no audience. 3 But thou art holy, and dost inhabit the c He means the place of praising, even the Tabernacle, or else 〈◊〉 is so called because he gave the people continually occasion to praise him. praises of Israel. 4 Our fathers trusted in thee they trusted, and thou diddest deliver them. 5 They called upon thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. 6 But I am a d And seeming most miserable of all creatures, Which Was meant of Christ, And he rain appeareth the unspeakable love of God toWard men, that he Would thus abase 〈◊〉 Son for our sakes. worm, and not a man: a shame me of men, and the contempt of the people. 7 All they that see me, have me in derision: they make a mow (and) nod the head, (saying,) 8 ” 〈◊〉 upon God. * He trusted in the Lord, let him deliver him let him save him, seeing he loveth him. 9 But thou did est draw me out of the e Even from my birth thou hast given me 〈◊〉 to trustin thee womb: thou gavest me hoop, (even) at my mother's breasts. 10 I was cast upon thee, (even) from f For 〈◊〉 God's providence preserve the infants, they should perish a thousand times in the mother's Womb. the women be: thou art my God from my mother's belly. 11 Be not far from me, because trouble is near: Matt. 27, 43. for (there is) none to help (me.) 12 Many young bulls have compassed me: mighty g He means, that his enemies Were so far, proud & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they Were rather beasts than men. bulls of Bashán have closed me about. 13 They gape upon me with their mouths, (as) a ramping and roaring lion. 14 I am like h Before, hespake of the 〈◊〉 of his enemies, and nowhe 〈◊〉 the inward griefs of the 〈◊〉, so that Christ Was tormented, both in soul and body. water powered out, and all my bones are out of joint: mine heart is like wax: it is melted in the mids of my bowels. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws, and thou i Thou hast suffered me to be Without all hope of 〈◊〉. hast brought me into 〈◊〉 dust of death. 16 For dogs have compassed me, (and) the 〈◊〉 of the wicked have enclosed me: they k Thus David complaineth as 〈◊〉 he Were 〈◊〉 by his 〈◊〉 both hands and feet: but this Was accomplished in Christ. pierced mine hands and my feet, 17 I may tell all my bones: (yet) they behold, (and) look upon me. 18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. 19 But be not thou far of, o Lord, my strength hasten to help me. 20 Deliver my soul from the sword: my l My life that is 〈◊〉, left alone & forsaken of all, Psal. 35. 17, & 〈◊〉, 16. desolate (soul) from the power of the dog. 21 m Christ is 〈◊〉 With amore 〈◊〉 deliverance by 〈◊〉 death, then if he had not tasted death at all. Save me from the lion's mouth, & answer me (in saving me) from the horns of the uni corns. 22 * I will declare thy Name unto my brethren: in the mids of the Congregation will I praise thee, (saying,) 23 n He promises to exhort the Church that they by his example might praise the Lord Praise the Lord, you that fear him: magnify you him, all the seed of jaakob, and fear you him, all the seed of Israel. 24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the o The poor afflicted are comforted by this example of David, or Christ. poor: net her hath he hide his face from him, but when he called unto him, he herded. 25 My praise (shallbe) of thee in the great Congregation: 〈◊〉. 2, 12. my p Which Were sa 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, Which they 〈◊〉 by God's command meant when they Were delivered out of any great danger. vows will perform before them that fear him. 26 q He doethallude still to the sacrifice The poor shall eat and be satisfied: they that seek after the Lord, shall praise him: your heart shall live for ever. 27 All the ends of the world shall remember (them selves,) and turn to the Lord: and all the 〈◊〉 of the nations shall worship before thee. 28 For the kingdom (is) the Lords, and he ruleth among the nations. 29 All 〈◊〉 that be fat r Though the 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 as ver. 26, yet the 〈◊〉 are not separated 〈◊〉 the grace of Christ's kingdom. in the earth, shall eat and worship: all they that go down into the dust, shall bow before him, s In Whom there is no hope, that he shall recover life: so neither poor nor rich, quick not dead shallbe 〈◊〉 from his kingdom. even he that can not quicken his own soul. 30 t Meaning the 〈◊〉, Which the Lord keepeth as a seed to the Church to continued his praise among men. (Their) seed shall serve him: it shallbe counted unto the Lord for a generation. 31 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, because he hath u That is, God hath fulfilled his promise. done it. PSAL. XXIII. 1 Because the Prophet had proved the great mercies of God at diverse times, and in sundriemaners, he gathereth a certain assurance, fully persuading himself that God will continued the very same goodness towards him for ever. ¶ A Psalm of David. Isa 40. 11. jere. 23. 5. 1 THe Lord (is) my * shepherd, a He hath care over me and n 〈◊〉 unto me all things I shall not Ezek. 14. 23. want. 〈◊〉. 10. 11. 1. Pet. 2. 〈◊〉, 2 He maketh me to rest in green pasture, (and) leadeth me by the still waters. 3 He b He 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 me. restoreth my soul, (and) leadeth me in the c Plain, or 〈◊〉 Ways. paths of righteousness for his Names 4 Yea, though I should walk through the valley of the d Though 〈◊〉 Were in 〈◊〉 of death as the sheep that wandereth in the dark valley With out his shepherd. shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me: thy rod and thy staff, they comfortme. 5 Thou dost prepare a e 〈◊〉 his enemies sought to destroy him, yet God 〈◊〉 him, and dealeth most liberally With him in despire of them. table before me in the sight of mine adversaries: thou dost f As Was the manner of great 〈◊〉. anoint mine head with oil, (and) my cup runneth over. 6 doubtless kindness, and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall remain a long season in the g He setteth not his felicity in the pleasures of this World, but in the fear and service of God. house of the Lord PSAL. XXIIII. 1 Albeit the Lord God 〈◊〉 made, and governeth all the world, yet towards his choose people his 〈◊〉 goodness 〈◊〉 most abundantly appear, in that among them he will have his dwelling place. Which though it was appointed among the children of 〈◊〉, yet only they do entre aright into this Sanctuary, which are the true worshippers of God, purged from the sinful filth of this 〈◊〉 7 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 God's grace for the building of the Temple, 〈◊〉 the end he might stir up all the faithful to the true service of God. ¶ A Psalm of David. Deut 10. 14. 1 THe earth * (is) the Lords, and all that therein job. 28. 25. 1. Cor. 10. 27. is: the world and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the a He noteth two things: the one that the earth to man's judgement semethabove the 〈◊〉: and next that God 〈◊〉 aculously 〈◊〉 the earth, that it is not drowned With the Waters, which naturally are above it. seas: and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord? and who shall stand in his holy place? 4 (Even he that hath) innocent hands, & a pure heart: which hath not lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, & righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This is the b Though circumcision 〈◊〉 the carnal seed of jaakob from the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he that 〈◊〉 God, is the true jaakob and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. generation of them that seek him, of them that seek thy face, (this is) jaakób. Selah. 7 c David desireth the building 〈◊〉 of the Temple Wherein the glory of God 〈◊〉 appear, & under the figure of this Temple he also 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which is 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 which was 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉, as is written, 〈◊〉. 132, 14. Lift up your heads you gates, and be you lift up you everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? the Lord, strong & mighty, (even) the Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, you gates, & lift up (yourselves,) you everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. 〈◊〉. PSAL. XXV. 1 The Prophet touched with the consideration of his sins, and also grieved with the cruel malice of his enemies 6 Prayeth to God most fervently to have his sins for given, 7 Especially such as he had committed in his youth. He beginneth 〈◊〉 verse according to the Hebrew letters two or three except. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Unto thee, a I put not my 〈◊〉 in any 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. o Lord, lift I up my soul. 2 My God, I b That thou 〈◊〉 take 〈◊〉 mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy rods, Isa. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. trust in thee: let me not be confounded: let not mine enemies rejoice over me. 3 * So all that hope in thee, shall not be ashamed: (but) let them be confounded, that trans 〈◊〉. 10, 〈◊〉. gross without cause. 4 c Retain me in the 〈◊〉 of thy promise, that I 〈◊〉 not on any side. Show me thy ways, o Lord, (&) teach me thy paths. 5 Led me forth in thy truth, and teach me for thovart the God of my salvation: in thee do I trust d 〈◊〉, & against all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. all the day. 6 Remember, o Lord, thy rendre mercies, and thyloving kindness: for they have been for ever. 7 〈◊〉 not the e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that his 〈◊〉 sins were the cause that his enemies did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him, 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉: l may be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to the intent, that the effect 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sins of my youth, nor my rebellions, (but) according to thy kindness remember thou me, (even) for thy good 〈◊〉 sake, o Lord. 8 Gracious and righteous (is) the Lord: therefore will he f 〈◊〉 is, call them to repentance. teach sinners in the way. 9 Them that be meek, will he g He will 〈◊〉 etc fort them 〈◊〉 are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. guide in judge meant, and teach the humble his way. 10 All the paths of the Lord (are) mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant & his 〈◊〉. 11 For thy h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 respect. Names sake, o Lord, be merciful unto mine iniquity, for it is great. 12 What i Meaning, the 〈◊〉 is very 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. man is he that fears the Lord? him shall he teach the way (that) he shall k He will direct 〈◊〉 with his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to followeth right way. choose 13 His soul shall dwell at l He shall prospero 〈◊〉 spiritual and 〈◊〉 things. ease, and his 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 the land. 14 The m His 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 word, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. secret of the Lord (is revealed) to them, that fear him: and his covenant to give them understanding. 15 〈◊〉 eyes (are) ever to ward the Lord: for he will bring my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thy face unto me, and have mercy upon me: for I am desolate and poor. 17 The sorrows of mine heart n 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 because of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cruelty. are enlarged: draw me out of my troubles. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my travel, & 〈◊〉 all my sins. 19 Behold mine o The greater that his 〈◊〉 were, & the more that his enemy's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. enemies, for they are many, and they hate with cruel hatred. 20 Keep my soul, and deliverme: let me be confounded, for 〈◊〉 trust in thee. 21 Let p For as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have be 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lie toward mine 〈◊〉, let 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that thou 〈◊〉 the defender 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (mine) uprightness and equity me: for mine hope is in thee. 22 Deliver Israel, o God, out of all histroubles PSAL. XXVI, 1 David oppressed with many 〈◊〉, finding no help in the world, calleth for aid from God: and assured of his integrity toward Saul, desireth God to be his judge, and to defend his innocency 6 Finally he maketh mention of his sacrifice, which he will offer for his 〈◊〉, and desireth to be in the company of the faithful in the congregation of God, whence he was 〈◊〉 by Saul, promising integrity of life & open praises and thanksgiving. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 judge me a He 〈◊〉 to God to be the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 cause, seeing there 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉 among men. o Lord, for I have walked in mine innocency: my trust hath been also in the Lord: (therefore) shall I not slide. 2 Prove me, o Lord, and try me: examine my b My very affections 〈◊〉 in ward motions of the heart. reins, and mine heart. 3 For thy c He showeth what 〈◊〉 him that he did not recompense evil for evil. loving kindness (is) before mine eyes: therefore have I walked in thy truth. 4 * I have not d He declareth that they can not walk in simplicity before God, that delight in the company of the ungodly. haunted with vain persons, ne there kept company with the dissemblers. 5 I have hated the assembly of the evil, and 〈◊〉 not companied with the wicked. 6 I will e I will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with a pure affection, and with the godhe that sa 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉. wash mine hands in innocency, o Lord, and compass thy altar, 7 That 〈◊〉 may declare with the voice of thanksgiving, and set forth all wondrous works. 8 O Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thy honour 〈◊〉. 9 f 〈◊〉 me 〈◊〉 in the overthrow of the wicked. Gather not my soul with the sinners, nor my life with the bloody men: 10 In whose hands (is) g 〈◊〉 cruel hands 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 devices of their hearts. wickedness, and their right hands is full of bribes. 11 But I will 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 innocency: redeem me (therefore,) and be merciful unto me. 12 My foot standeth in h I am 〈◊〉 from mine 〈◊〉 by the power of God, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 him openly. up rightness: I will praise thee, o Lord, in the Congregations. PSAL. XXVII. 1 David maketh this psalm being 〈◊〉 from great 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 by the praises & thanksgiving 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 wherein we may see the 〈◊〉 says of David against the 〈◊〉 of all his enemies. 〈◊〉 And also the end wherefore he desireth to hue and to be delivered, only to 〈◊〉 God in his Congregation. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 THe Lord (is) my a Because he was assured of good success in all his dangers, and 〈◊〉 his salvation 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 laid up in God, he feared not the 〈◊〉. nigh of his enemies light and my salvation whom shall I fear? the Lord (is) the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, (even) mine enemies and my foes came upon me to eatup my flesh they stumbled and fel. 3 Though an host pitched against me, mine heart should not be afraid: though war be raised against me, I will trust in b That God will deliver me, and 〈◊〉 my faith the victory. this. 4 c The 〈◊〉 of country: wise, & all worldly 〈◊〉 grieve me not in respect of this one thing, that I may not praise thy Name in the mids of the 〈◊〉. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will require, (〈◊〉) that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, & to visit his Temple. 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his Tabernacle: in the secret (place) of his pa 〈◊〉 shall he hide me, (and) set me up upon arocke. 6 d David assured himself by the Spirit of 〈◊〉 that he should overcome his enemies and serve God in his Taber nacle. And now shall he lift up mine head above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his Tabernacle sacrifices of joy: I wilsing and praise the Lord 7 Hearken unto my voice, o Lord, (when) I cry: have mercy also upon me & hear me. 8 (When thou saidst,) e He groundeth upon God's promise and 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 most willing to obey his commandment. 〈◊〉 you my face, mine heart answered unto thee, O Lord, I will seek thy face. 9 Hide not (therefore) thy face from me, nor cast thy servant away in displeasure: thou hast been my succour: leave me not, neither for sake me, o God of my salvation. 10 f He 〈◊〉 God's love towards his, which far passeth 〈◊〉 most tender love 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 towards their 〈◊〉. Though my father and my mother should forsake 〈◊〉, yet the Lord will gather me up. 11 Teach me thy way, o Lord, and lead me in a right path, because of mine enemies. 12 Give me not unto the lust of mine adversaries: for there are false witnesses risen up againstme, g But either 〈◊〉 their wrath, or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 age. and such as speak cruelly. 13 (I should have fainted,) except I had believed to see the goodness of the h In this present life before 〈◊〉 die, as 〈◊〉. 38. 11. Lord in the land of the 〈◊〉. 14 i He exhorteth himself to depend on the Lord, seeing 〈◊〉 never fai led in his promises. Hope in the Lord: be strong, and he shall comfortthine heart, and trust in the Lord PSAL. XXVIII. 1 Being in great fear and heaviness of heart to see God dishonoured by the 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to berid of them. 4 And 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 against them: and 〈◊〉 length 〈◊〉 himself, that God hath 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. 9 Unto whose tuition he 〈◊〉 all the faithful. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Unto thee, o Lord, do I cry, o my strength be not deaf toward me, 〈◊〉 if thou answer me not, I be a He 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God show his favour 〈◊〉 him, and 〈◊〉 him his petition. like them that go down into the pit, 2 He are the voice of my petitions, when I cry unto thee, when I 〈◊〉 up mine 〈◊〉 to ward thy b He 〈◊〉 this outward means to help the uvea 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉: for in 〈◊〉 place was the Ark, & there God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 show the tokenso his favour, holy Oracle. 3 c Dost 〈◊〉 not the good with the 〈◊〉. Draw 〈◊〉 not away with the 〈◊〉, and with the workers of iniquity: which speak friendly to their neighbours, when malice (is) in their hearts. 4 d He thus 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 of God's glory, and not for his own 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 assured, that odd 〈◊〉 punish the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. Re Ward them according to their deeds, and according to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 inventions: recompense them after work of their hands: tender them their reward. 5 For they regard not the works of the Lord nor the operation of his hands: (therefore) e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 destroyed as 〈◊〉. 1. 4. break them down, and build them not up. 6 f 〈◊〉 he felt 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's help in his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was opened to sing his praises. Praise (be) the Lord, for he he hath herded the voice of my petitions. 7 The Lord (is) my strength and my 〈◊〉: mine heart trusted in him, and I was helped: therefore mine heart shall rejoice, and with my song will I praise him. 8 The Lord (is) g Meaning, his 〈◊〉, who we reas 〈◊〉, by whom God declared his power their strength, and he is the strength of the deliverances of his anointed. 9 Save thy people, and bless thy in heritance: fede them also, and exalt them for ever, PSAL. XXIX. 1 The prophet exhorteth the princes and rulers of the 〈◊〉 de, [which for the most part think there is no God] 3 At the lest to fear him for the thunders and tempests, for fear whereof all 〈◊〉 tremble. 11 And though thereby God threateneth sinners yet is he always merciful to his and 〈◊〉 them thereby to praise his Name. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Give unto the Lord, you a He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to humble themselves under God's hand, and 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 beasts and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sons of the mighty: give unto the Lord glory and strength. 2 Give unto the Lord glory (〈◊〉) unto his Name: worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuary. 3 The b The thunder claps, that are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the clouds, aught 〈◊〉 make the 〈◊〉ked to tremble for feared of God's 〈◊〉 voice of the Lord (is) upon the waters the God of glory maketh it to thunder the Lord (is) upon the great waters. 4 The voice of the Lord (is) mighty; the voice of the Lord (is) glorious. 5 The c That is, the thunderbolt 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the most strong trees, and 〈◊〉 men 〈◊〉 their power to be able to 〈◊〉 God? voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanón. 6 He maketh them also to leap like a calf: Lebanon (also) and d Called 〈◊〉 Hermon. Shirión like a young uni corn. 7 The voice of the Lord divideth the e It 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉nings to 〈◊〉 and glide. flames of fire. 8 The voice of the Lord maketh the wilderness to tremble: the Lord maketh the wilderness of f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 s most 〈◊〉, where as seemeth there is no 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. Kadesh to tremble. 9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to g F r 〈◊〉 maketh them to cast 〈◊〉 ei. 〈◊〉. calf, and h Maketh the trees bore, or 〈◊〉 the most 〈◊〉 places. discovereth the forests: (therefore) in his i Thogh the wicked are nothing moved with these fights, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 full praise God. Temple doth 〈◊〉 man speak of (his) glory. 10 The Lord sitteth upon the k To moderate the 〈◊〉 of the tempest & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that they destroy not all. flood, and the Lord doth remain King for ever. 11 The Lord shall give strength unto his people the Lord shall 〈◊〉 his people with peace. PSAL. XXX. 1 When David was delivered from great danger, he 〈◊〉 thanks to God exhorting others to do the like, and to learn by his example that God is rather merciful than 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his children. 8 And also that the fall 〈◊〉 prosperity to 〈◊〉 is sudden. 9 This done he returns to 〈◊〉 promising to praise God for 〈◊〉 ¶ * A Psalm or song of the dedication of the a After that 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 it with 〈◊〉 filthy 〈◊〉 house of David. 2. Sam. 7, 2. 1 I Will magnify 〈◊〉, o Lord: b He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, f 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 which do notpraise God for his benefits. for thou hast 〈◊〉 me, and hast not made my foes to 〈◊〉 over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast c 〈◊〉 from the rebellion of 〈◊〉. restored me. 3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my d 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 death 〈◊〉 narrowly. soul out of the grave: thou hast revived me from them that go down into the pit. 4 Sing praises unto the Lord, you e The word signifieth them, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 show mercy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to others. his Saints, and give thanks f 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. before the remembrance of his Holmes. 5 * For (he 〈◊〉 but) a while in his anger: (but) in his favour (is) life: weeping may abide at evening, but joy (cometh) in the morning. 6 And in my g I put to much cons. d. 〈◊〉 in my quiet state, as 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 8. prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. 7 (For) thou Lord ofthy goodness haddest made psal. 〈◊〉. 8. my h I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me in 〈◊〉 most 〈◊〉. mountain to stand strong: (but) thou Isai. 4. 7. diddest hide thy face, (and) I i 〈◊〉 that thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 drawn 〈◊〉 help I felt my 〈◊〉, was troubled. 2. or 4. 17. 8 (Then) cried I unto thee, o Lord, and prayed to my Lord 9 What profit (is there) in my blood, when I go 2 Chro. 〈◊〉, 24. down to the pit? 〈◊〉 the dust k David means that the dead are not profitable to the Congregation of the Lord here in earth: heresore he would live to praise his Name, which is the end of man's creation. give thanks unto thee? or shall it declare thy truth? 10 Hear, o Lord and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou 〈◊〉 helper. 11 Thou hast turned my mourning into joy: thou hast loosed my sack & girded me with gladness. 12 Therefore shall (my) l Because thou hast preserved me, that my tongue should praise thee I will not be unmindful of my duty. tongue praise thee and not cease: o Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. PSAL. XXXI. 1 David delivered from some great danger, first rehearseth what meditation he had by the power of faith, when death was before his eyes, his enemy being ready to take him. 15 Then he affirmeth that the favour of God is always ready to those that fear him. 20 Finally he exhorteth all the faithful to trust in God and to love him, because he preserveth and strengtheneth them, as they may see by his example. 2. Sam. 23. 24. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 IN * thee, o Lord, have I put my trust: let me never be confounded: deliver me in thy a For 〈◊〉 God declareth himself just, when he preserveth his according as he hath promised. righteousness. 2 Bow down thy ear 〈◊〉 me: make haste to deliver me: be unto me a strong rock, (&) an house of defence to save me. 3 〈◊〉 thou art my rock and my fortress: therefore for thy Names sake direct me and guide me. 4 Draw me out of the b Preserve me from the crafty counsels and subtle practices of mine enemies. net, that they have laid privily for me: for thou 〈◊〉 my strength. 5 Into thy c He desireth God not only to take care for him in this life, but that his soul may be 〈◊〉 after this life. hand I commend my spirit (for) thou hast redeemed me, o Lord God of truth 6 I have hated them that give themselves to deceitful vanities: for I d This affection aught to be in all God's children, to hate whosoever thing is not grounded upon azure trust in God, at 〈◊〉 & vain trust in the Lord, 7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast seen my trouble: thou hast known my soul in adversities. 8 And thou hast not shut me up in the hand of the enemy, (but) hast set my feet at e 〈◊〉 signifieth comfort, as straightness sorrow and peril. large, 9 Have mercy upon me, o Lord: for I am in trouble: mine f Meaning, that his sorrow and torment had continued a great while. eye, my soul and mybellie are consumed with grief. 10 For my life is wasted with heaviness, and my years with mourning: my strength faileth for my pain, and my bones are consumed. 11 I was a g Mine enemies had drawn all men to their 〈◊〉 te against me, even my chief friends. reproach among all mine enemies, but specially among my neighbours: and a fear to mine acquaintance, h They were afraid to show meinie token of friendship. who seeing me in the street, fled fromme. 12 I am forgotten, as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. 13 For I have herded the railing of i They that were in autotitie, con demned me as a wicked doer. great men: fear (was) on every side, while they conspired together against me, (and) consulted to take my life. 14 But I trusted in thee, o Lord: I said, k I had this 〈◊〉 money of conscience, that thou wouldest defend mine innocency. Thou art my God. 15 My l Whatsoever changes come, thou governest them by thy providence. times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. 16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant, (and) save me through thy mercy. 17 Let me not be confounded, o Lord: for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be put to confusion, (and) m Let death destroy them to them 〈◊〉 that they may hurt no more. to silence in the grave. 18 Let the lying lips be made dumb, which cruelly, proudly and spitefully speak against the righteous. 19 How great is thy goodness which thou n The treasures of God's mercy are always laid up in store for his 〈◊〉, albeit at all times they do 〈◊〉 enjoy them. hast laid up for them, that fear thee! (and) done to them, that trust in thee, (even) before the sons of men! 20 Thou dost hide them ” Ebr. in the secret of thy face. o That is, in a place where they shall have thy comfort, and be hide safely from the enemy's pride. privily in thy presence from the pride of men: thou keepest them secretly in thy Tabernacle from the strife of tongues. 21 Blessed (be) the Lord: for he hath showed his marvelous kindness toward me in a p Meaning, there was no city so strong to preserve him, as the defence of God's favour. strong city. 22 Though I said in mine q And so by my rashness and infidelity deserved to have been forsaken. haste, I am cast out of thy sight, yet thou heardest the voice of my prayer, when I cried unto thee. 23 Love you the Lord all his “ Or, you that feel his mercies. Saints: (for) the Lord preserveth the faithful, and rewardeth abundantly the proud doer, 24 All you that trust in the Lord, he r Be constant in your vocation, & God will confirm you with heavenly strength. strong, and and he shall establish your heart. PSAL. XXXII. 1 David purified with grievous sickness for his sins, counteth them blessed, to whom God doth not impure their transgressions. 5 And after that he had confessed his sins and obtained pardon, 6 He 〈◊〉 the wicked men to live godly, 11 And the good to rejoice. ¶ A Psalm of David to give a Concerning thefre remission of sins, which is the chiefest point of our faith instruction- 1 BLessed (is he) whose wickedness is b To be justified by faith, is to have our sins freely 〈◊〉, and to be reputed just Rom. 4. 6. forgiven, (and) whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed (is) the man, unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit (there is) no guile. 3 When I held my c Between 〈◊〉 and despair. tongue, my bones consumed, (or) when I d neither by silence nor crying found jease: signifying, that before the sinner be reconciled to God he feeleth a perpetual 〈◊〉. roared all the day. 4 [For thy hand is heavy upon me, day and night: (and) my moisture is turned into the drought of simmer. 〈◊〉] 5 (Then) I e He showeth that as Gods mercy is the onclie cause of forgiveness of sins, so the 〈◊〉 there of are repentance 〈◊〉 confession which proceed of faith. acknowledged my sin unto thee, neither hide I mine iniquity: (for) I thought, I will confess against myself my wickedness unto the Lord, and thou forgavest the punishment of my sin. Selah. 6 Therefore shall every one, that is godly, make his prayer unto thee in a f When necessity causeth him to seek to thee for help, time, when thou mayest be found: surely in the flood of great waters g To 〈◊〉, the waters & great dangers. they shall not come near him. 7 Thou art my secret place: thou preservest me from trouble: thou compassest me about with joyful deliverance. Selah. 8 I will h David promises to make the rest of God's children partakers of the 〈◊〉, which he felt, & that he will diligently look and take care to direct them in the way of 〈◊〉. instruct thee, and teach thee in the way, that thou shalt go, (and) I will guide thee with mine eye. Isa. 55. 6. 9 Be you not like an horse, (or) like a mule, (which) understand not: whose i If men can rule brute beasts, think they: that God will not bridle and 〈◊〉 their rage? mouths thou dost bind with bit and bridle, jest they come near thee. 10 Many sorrows (shall come) to the wicked: but he, that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him. 11 Be glad you righteous, and k He showeth that peace and joy of conscience in the holy 〈◊〉 is the fruit of faith. rejoice in the Lord, and be joyful all you, that are upright in heart. PSAL. XXXIII. 1 He exhorteth good men to praise God for that he hath not only created all things, and by his providence governeth the same, but also is faithful in his promises, 20 He understandeth man's heart, and scattereth the counsel of the wicked, 16 So that no man can be preserved by any creature or man's strength: but they, that put their confidence in his mercy, shallbe prescrued from all adversity. 1 Rejoice in the Lòrde, o you righteous: (for) it a It is the duerie of the god you to set forth the praises of God for his 〈◊〉 & power showed toward them becometh uprightmen to be thankful. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with viol (and) b To sing on instruments was a part of the 〈◊〉 service of the 〈◊〉, which doth no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto us, than the sacrifices, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. instrument often strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song: sing cheerfully with a loud voice. 4 For the c 〈◊〉, counsel or commandment in governing the world. word of the Lord (is) righteous, and all his d That is, the effect and execution works (are) faithful. 5 He e Howsoever he world 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉, yethe 〈◊〉 all things according to 〈◊〉 & mercy. loveth righteousness and judgement: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord 6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens ma 〈◊〉, and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. 7 He f By the creation of the 〈◊〉 and beautiful 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 gathering also of the 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the powe oh GOD, 〈◊〉 all creatures 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. gathered the waters of the sea together as upon an heap, and layeth up the depths in (his) treasures. 8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all them that dwell in the world, fear him. 9 For he spoke, and it was done he commanded, and it “ O 〈◊〉. stood. 10 The Lord breaketh the g No 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and it shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. counsel of the heathen, (and) bringeth to nought the devices of the people. 11 The counsel of the Lord shall stand for ever, (and) the thoughts of his heart through out all ages. 12 Blessed (is) that nation, whose h He 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that the Lord is our God. GOD is the Lord: (even) the people, (that) he hath choose for his in heritance. 13 The Lord i He 〈◊〉 that all things are governed five God's providence & not by fortune. looketh down from heaven, (and) beholdeth all the children of men. 14 From the habitation of his dwelling he be holdeth all them, that dwell in the earth. 15 He k Therefore he knoweth their wicked enterprises. facioneth their hearts every one, (and) understandeth all their works. 16 The l If Kings and the mighty of the 〈◊〉 cannot be savedby 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 only by 〈◊〉 ro〈◊〉, what 〈◊〉 others to trust in, that have not like means? King is not saved by the multitude of an host, (neither) is the mighty man delivered by great strength. 17 A horse is a vain help, and shall not deliver (any) by his great strength. 18 Behold, m God showeth that toward his of his mercy, which man 〈◊〉 no means is able to compass. the eye of the Lord (is) upon them that fear him, (and) upon them, that trust in his mercy, 19 To de'iuer their souls from death, and to preserve them in famine. 20 n Thus he speakethin the name of the whole Church, which orely depend on 〈◊〉 providence. Our soul waiteth for the Lord: (for) he is our help and our shield. 21 Surely our heart shall rejoice in him, because we trusted in his holy Name. 22 Let thy mercy, o Lord, be upon us, as we trust in thee. PLAL XXXIIII. 1 After David had escaped Achish, according as it is written in the 1. Sam. 21. 11. whom in this title he calleth Abimelech (which was a general name to all the Kings of the Philistines) he praiseth God for his 〈◊〉. 3 Provoking all others by his example to 〈◊〉 in God, to fear & serve him: 14 who defendeth the godly with his Angels, 15 And utterly destroyeth the wicked in their sins. ¶ A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech, whodrove him away, and he departed. 1 I Will a He 〈◊〉 never to become 〈◊〉 of God's great benefit for his deliverance. alway give thanks unto the Lord: his praise (shallbe) in my mouth continually. 2 My soul shall glory in the Lord: the b They 〈◊〉: are 〈◊〉 down with the expe 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 own 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 shall hear it, and be glad. 3 Praise you the Lord with me, and let us magnify his Name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he herded me: yea, he delivered me out of all c Which I conceived for the dangers wherein I was. fear. 5 They d 〈◊〉 shallbe bold to 〈◊〉 to thee for succour, when they shall see thy mercies to 〈◊〉 me. shall look unto him, and run (to him) and their saces shall not be ashamed, (saying,) 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord herded (him,) & saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The e 〈◊〉 Gods 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 to govern us. 〈◊〉 for man's infirmity he 〈◊〉 his Angels to 〈◊〉 over us. Angel of the Lord pitched round about them, that fear him, and delivereth them. 8 Taste you and see, how gracious the Lord is: blessed (is) the man that trusteth in him. 9 Fear the Lord, you his Saints: for nothing wanteth to them that fear him. 10 The f The godly by their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more than hei, which 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. lions do lack and suffer hungers, but they, which soak the Lord, shall g 〈◊〉 they abide the last 〈◊〉. want nothing that is good. 11 Come children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the h That is, 〈◊〉 true religion and worship of God. fear of the Lord 12 * What man is he, that desireth life, and 1 Pet 3 〈◊〉. loveth (long) days for to i 〈◊〉 gall men na turally desire 〈◊〉, he wondereth why they cast 'em 〈◊〉 willingly into misery. see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, & thy lips, that they speak no guile. 14 Eschew evil and do good seek peace, and follow after it. 15 The eyes of the Lord (are) upon the righteous, & his ears (are open) unto their cry 16 (But) the k The anger of God 〈◊〉 not only destroy the wicked 〈◊〉 also 〈◊〉 heth 〈◊〉 name sore ever. face of the Lord (is) against them that do evil, to cut of their remembrance from the earth. 17 (The righteous) cry, & the Lord 〈◊〉 (them,) & delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The Lord is near unto them that are of a l When they 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 up with 〈◊〉 them God is at hand to deliver them. contrite heart, and will save such as be afflicted in spirit. 19 Great (are) the troubles of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. 20 m And as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, all the 〈◊〉 of his head. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 21 (But) malice shall slay the n Their wicked enterprises shall turn to their own 〈◊〉 wicked & they that hate the righteous, shall perish. 22 The Lord o For when they seem to be overcome with great dangers and day itself, than 〈◊〉 showeth 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 redemeth the souls of his servants & none that trust in him, shall perish. PSAL. XXXV. 1 So long as Saul was 〈◊〉 to David, all that had any 〈◊〉 under him to flatter their King (as is the course of the world) did also most cruelly persecute David: against whom he prayeth God to plead and to 〈◊〉 his cause, 8 That thev may be taken in their nets and snares which they laid 〈◊〉 him, that his innocency may be declared, 26 And that the innocent, which taketh part with him, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and praise the Name of the Lord, that thus 〈◊〉 his servant. 28 And so he promises to speak forth the justice of the Lord, and to 〈◊〉 his Name all the days of his life. Psal. xxxv. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Plead thou my a He 〈◊〉 God to 〈◊〉 his cause 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 him and 〈◊〉 him. cause, o Lord, with them that 〈◊〉 with me? fight thou against them, that fight against me. 2 b 〈◊〉 God can with his breath destroy all his enemies, yet the holy Goit 〈◊〉 unto him these outward 〈◊〉 to assure us of his 〈◊〉 power. Lay hand upon the 〈◊〉 and buckler, and stand up for 〈◊〉 help. 3 Bring out also the 〈◊〉 and stop (the way) against them, that persecuteme: say unto my c Assure me against these temptations, that thou art the 〈◊〉 of my salvation. soul, I am thy salvation. 4 Let them be confounded & put to shame, that seek after my soul let them be turned back, and brought to confusion, that imagine mine hurt. 5 Let them be as chaff before the wind, d Smie them with the spirit of giddiness that their 〈◊〉 may be foolish, and they receive 〈◊〉 reward. & let the Angel of the Lord scatter (them.) 6 Let their way be 〈◊〉 and slippery: and let the Angel of the Lord persecute them. 7 For e Showing that we 〈◊〉 call 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 without cause they have hide the pit (and) their net for me without cause have they digged (a pit) for my soul. 8 〈◊〉 destruction come upon f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him at 〈◊〉, and let his net, that he hath laid 〈◊〉, take him 〈◊〉 him fall into g 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 destruction. 9 〈◊〉 my soul shallbe joyful in the Lord: 〈◊〉 rejoice in his salvation. 10 All my h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. bones shall say, Lord, who is like 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which deliverest the poor from him, that is to strong for himlyea, the poor and him that is in misery, from him that spoileth him! 11 i That would not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 did rise up they asked of methings that I knew not. 12 They rewarded me evil for good, to k To have taken from me all 〈◊〉 and brought me into despair. have spoilt my soul. 13 Yet I, when they were sick, I was clothed with a sack: I humbled my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: and l I prayed for the with inward affection, as I would have done for my 〈◊〉, I declared mine 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 head. my prayer was 〈◊〉 upon 〈◊〉 bosom. 14 I behaved my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to my brother 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 15 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see me 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 16 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 o 〈◊〉 word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the proud 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 death. bakets, 〈◊〉 n With their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 againstme. 17 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 long will't thou behold (this?) 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 from their tumult, (even) my 〈◊〉 (soul) from the lions. 18 (So) will I give thee thanks in a 〈◊〉 Congregation: I will praise thee among much people. 19 Let not them that are mine enemies, 〈◊〉 rejoice overme, neither let them? token of 〈◊〉 & mocking 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wink with the eye, that hate me without a cause. 20 For they speak not as friends: but they imagine 〈◊〉 words against the 〈◊〉 of the land. 21 And they gaped on me with their mouths, saying, Aha, aha, q Their eloyced as though they had now seen David over thrown. our eye hath seen. 22 Thou hast seen it, o Lord: keep not silence: be not far from me, o Lord. 23 Arise and wake to my judgement, (even) to my cause, my God, and my Lord 24 judge me, o Lord my God, according to thy r 〈◊〉 is the justice of God to give to the 〈◊〉 affliction & 〈◊〉, and to the oppressed, 〈◊〉 & relief, 2. Thes. 1. 6. righteousness, and let them not rejoice over me. 25 Let them not say in their hearts, s Because we have that, which we sought for, seeing he is destroyed. O our soul rejoice: neither let them say, We have devoured him. 26 Let them be confounded, & put to shame, t That is, at once, were they never so 〈◊〉 or mighty. together, that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed u This prayer shall 〈◊〉 be verified against them, that persecure the 〈◊〉. with confusion & shame, that lift up themselves against me. 27 (But) let them be joyful and glad, x That at lest favour my right, thought they be not able to helpeme. that love my righteousness: yea, let them say alway, Let the Lord be magnified, which loveth the y He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to prai se God for the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉, and for the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. prosperity of his servant. 28 And my tongue shall utter thy righteousness, (and) thy praise every day. PSAL. XXXVI. 1 The Prophet gricuously vexed by the wicked, doth complain of their malicious wickedness. 6 Then he turneth to consider the unspeakable goodness of God towards all creatures: 9 But specially towards his children, that by the faith thereof he may be comforted & assured of his deliverance by this ordinary course of God's work 13 who in the end destroyeth the wicked and 〈◊〉 the just. ¶ To him that excels. A Psal. of David, the servant of the Lord 1 Wickedness saith to the wicked man, a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by his 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forward the 〈◊〉 from wickedness to wickedness, 〈◊〉 go about to cover his impieric. even in mine heart, (that there is) no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he b Though all other 〈◊〉 his vile sin, yet he 〈◊〉 self seethe it not. flattereth himself in his own eyes, while his iniquity is found (worthy) to be hated. 3 The words of his mouth (are) iniquity and c The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 doctrine and put not difference 〈◊〉 good and evil. deceit: he hath left of to understand (and) to do good. 4 He d By describing at large the nature of the 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 beware of these vices. imagineth mischief upon his bed: he setteth himself upon a way, (that is) not good (and) doth not abhor evil. 5 Thy e Though wickedness 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 all the 〈◊〉, yet by thy 〈◊〉 providence thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and earth. mercy, o Lord, (reacheth) unto the heavens, (and) thy faithfulness unto the clouds. 6 Thy righteousness (is) like the ” Ebr. the mountains of God: 〈◊〉 whatsoever is excellent, is thus called. mighty mountains: thy judgements (are like) a great f The depth of thy providence governeth all things, & disposeth them, albert the wicked seem to over whelm the world deep, thou, Lord, dost save man & beast. 7 How excellent is thy mercy, o God! therefore the children of men trust under the shadow of thy wings. 8 They shallbe g Only Gods children have enough of all things both 〈◊〉 this life 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. satisfied with the fatness of thy house, and thou shalt give them drink out of the river of thy pleasures. 9 For with thee (is) the well of life, (&) in thy light shall we see light. 10 Extend thy loving kindness unto them that h He showeth who are Gods children, to wit, they that know 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 uprightly. know thee, and thy righteousness 〈◊〉 them that are upright in heart. 11 Let not the i Let not the proud advance himself against me, neither the power of the wicked drive me away. foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked men move me. 12 k That is, in their pride wherein they flatter themselves. There they are fallen that work iniquity: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise. PSAL. XXXVII. 1 This Psalm containeth exhortation and consolation for the weak, that are grieved at the prosperity of the wicked, and the affliction of the godly. 7 For how prosperously soever the wicked do live for the time he doth affirm their felicity to be vain and transitory, because they are not in the favour of God, but in the end they are destroyed as his enemies. 11 And how miserably that the righteous seemeth to live in the world yet his end is peace and he is in the favour of God, he is delivered from the wicked and preserved. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Fret not a He admonisheth us neither to vex ourselves for the prosperous estate of the wicked, neither to desire to be like them to make our state the 〈◊〉. thyself because of the wicked men, neither be envious for the evil doers. 2 For they shall soon be b For God's judgement cutteth down their state in a moment. cut down like grass, and shall whither as the green herb. 3 c To trust in God, and do according to his will, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 will never fail us. Trust thou in the Lord and do good dwell in the land, & thou shalt be fed assuredly. 4 And delight thyself in the Lord, and he shall give thee thy hearts desire. 5 d Be not led by thy own wisdom, but obey God, and he will finish his work in 〈◊〉. Commit thy way unto the Lord, & trust in him, and he shall bring it to pass. 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy e As the hope of the daylight 〈◊〉 us not to be offended with the darkness of the night: so aught we patiently to trust that God will clear our cause & restore us to our right. judgement as the noon day. 7 Wait patiently upon the Lord and hope in him: fret not thyself for him f When God 〈◊〉 the wicked to prospero, it seemeth to the 〈◊〉 that he favoureth their doings. which prospereth in his way: (nor) for the man that bringeth (his) enterprises to pass. 8 Cease from anger, & leave of wrath: fret not thyself g Meaning, except he moderate his affections, he shallbe led to do as they do. also to do evil. 9 For evil doers shallbe cut of, and they that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the land. 10 h He correcteth the impatiency of 〈◊〉 nature, which can not abide till the fullness of God's time he come. Therefore yet a little while, and the wicked shall not (appear,) & thou shalt look after his place, and he shall not (be found.) 11 But * meek men shall possess the earth, and shall have their delight in the multitude of peace. 12 i The godly are assured that the power and craft of the wicked shall not prevail against them: but fall on they rowne necks, and therefore aught patiently to abide God's time, and in the means while bewail their sins, and 〈◊〉 up their tears as a sacrifice of their obedience. The wicked practiseth against the just, & gnasheth his teeth against him. 13 (But) the Lord shall laugh him to scorn: for he seethe, that his day is coming. 14 The wicked have drawn (their) sword, & have bend their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, (and) to slay such as be of upright conversation. 15 (But) their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Matt. 5. 5. 16 k For 〈◊〉 are daily fed as with 〈◊〉 from heaven, and have sufficient, when the wicked have never enough, but ever hunger. A small thing unto the just man is better, then great riches to the wicked (and) mighty. 17 For the arms of the wicked shallbe broken: but the Lord up holdeth the iustmen. 18 The Lord l God knoweth what dangers hung over his, and be what means to deliver them. knoweth the days of upright men, and their inheritance shallbe perpetual. 19 They shall not be confounded in the perilous time, and in the day of famine they shall have m For God 〈◊〉 give them contented minds, & that which shallbe 〈◊〉. enough. 20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shallbe consumed as the n They shall vanish away suddenly: for they are fed for the day of 〈◊〉. sat of lambs: (even) with the smoke shall they consume away. 21 The wicked borroweth and payeth not again: but the righteous is merciful, and o God so furnisheth him 〈◊〉 his blessing, that he is able to help 〈◊〉. giveth. 22 For such as be blessed (of God,) shall inherit the land, and they that be cursed of him, shallbe cut of. 23 p God prospereth 〈◊〉 faithful, because they 〈◊〉 in his ways with an upright 〈◊〉. The paths of man are directed by the Lord: for he loveth his way. 24 Though he q 〈◊〉 God doth 〈◊〉 his faith with divers temptations. fall, he shall not be cast of: for the Lord putteth under his hand. 25 I have been young and amolde: yet I saw never the righteous forsaken, nor his r Though the just man die, yet God's blessings are 〈◊〉 to his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & though God suffer some just 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 poral benefits, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. seed begging bread. 26 (But) he is ever merciful and dareth, and his seed (enjoyeth) the blessing. 27 Flee from evil and do good, and devil for ever. 28 For the Lord loveth judgement, and forsaketh not his Saints: they shallbe preserved for ever more: but the seed of the wicked shallbe cut of. 29 The righteous men shall inherit the land, and dwell therein s They shall 〈◊〉 be preserved under Godly wings, and have at lest inward rest. for ever. 30 The t These three points are required of the faithful, that their talk be godly, that God's law be in their heart, and that their life be upright. mouth of the righteous will speak of wisdom, and his tongue will talk of judgement. 31 (For) the Law of his God (is) in his heart, (and) his steps shall not slide, 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. 33 (But) the Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him, when he is u For though it be sometime so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: both for God's glory and their salvation, yet he will approve their cause, and 〈◊〉, their wrong. judged. 34 Wait thou on the Lord, & keep his way, and he shall exalt thee, that thou shalt inherit the land: when the wicked men shall perish, thou shalt se. 35 I have seen the wicked strong, and spreading himself like a green bayetre. 36 Yet he x So that the 〈◊〉 of the wicked 〈◊〉 but as a cloud, which vanisheth a way in a moment. passed away, and lo, he was go, and I sought him, but he cold not be found. 37 y He exhorieth the faithful to mark 〈◊〉 the examples both of God's mercies, and also of his iud gements. Mark the upright man, and behold the just for the end of (that) man (is) peace. 38 But the transgressors shallbe destroyed together, (and) the end of the wicked shall be cut of. 39 But the z He showeth that the patient hope of the godly is never in vain, but in the end hath good success, though for a time GOD prove them by sundry temptations. salvation of the righteous men (shallbe) of the LORD: he (shallbe) their strength in the time of trouble. 40 For the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and shall save them, because they trust in him. PSAL. XXXVIII. 1 David lying sick of some grievous disease, acknowledgeth himself to be chastised of the Lord for his sins, and therefore prayeth GOD to turn away his wrath. 5 He uttereth the greatness of his grief by many words and circumstances, as wounded with the arrows of God's ire, forsaken of his friends, evil entreated of his enemies. 22 But in the end with firm confidence he commends his cause to God, and hopeth for speedy help at his hand. ¶ A Psalm of David for a To put himself & others in mind of God's chastisement for sin. remembrance. 1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thy b He desireth not to be exempted from God's rod, but that he would so moderate his hand, that he might be able to hear it. anger, neither chastise me in thy wrath. 2 For thy c They sickness, wherewith thou hast visited me. arrows have light upon me, and thy hand lieth upon me. 3 There (is) nothing sound in my flesh, because of thy anger: neither (is) there rest in my bones because of my d David acknowledgeth God to be just in his punishments because his sins had deserved much more. sin. 4 For e He confesleth his sins, God's justice, & maketh prayer his refuge. mine iniquities are go over mine head, (and) as a weighty burden they are to heavy for me. 5 My wounds are putrefied, and corrupt because of f That rather gave place: omine own lusts, then to the will of God my foolishness. 6 I am bowed, (and) crooked very sore: I go “ Or, black, as one that is disfigured & consumed with sickness. mourning all the day. 7 For my reins are full of burning, & there (is) nothing sound in my flesh. 8 I am weakened and sore broken: I g This example Warneth us never to despair, be the torment never so great: but always to cry unto God with sure trust for deliverance. roar for the very grief of mine heart. 9 Lord, (I power) my whole desire before thee, and my sighing is nothid from thee. 10 Mine heart ” Ebr. Runneth about, or, is tossed to & fro: meaning that he was destiture of all help & counsel. panteth: my strength faileth me, and the light of mine eyes, even h My sight faileth me for very follow. they are not mine own. 11 My lovers and my friends standaside from my plague, and my i Parrely for fear, & 〈◊〉 for pride they denied all 〈◊〉 and friendship. kinsmen stand a far of. 12 They also, that seek after my life, lay snares, and they that go about to doom evil, talk wicked things and imagine deceit continually. 13 But I as k For I can have no audience before men, and therefore patiently 〈◊〉 for the help of God. a deaf man herded not, and (am) as a dumb man, (which) openeth not his mouth. 14 Thus am I as a man, that heareth not, and in whose mouth (are) no reproofs. 15 For on thee, o Lord, do I wait: thou will't hear (me,) my Lord, my God. 16 For I said, (Hear me,) jest they rejoice over me, (for) l That is, if they see 〈◊〉 thou secure 〈◊〉 not in time, they will mock & triumph, as though thouhadest for taken me. when my foot slippeth, they extol themselves against me. 17 Surely I am ready to m I am without hope to recover my strength. halt, & my sorrow (is) ever before me. 18 When I declare my pain, (and) am sorry for my sin, 19 Then mine n in my greatest misery they most rejoice. enemies are alive (and) are mighty, and they that hate me wrongfully are many. 20 They also, that reward evil for good, are mine adversaries, because I follow o He had rather have the hatred of all the world, them to fail in any part of his 〈◊〉 to Godwatd. goodness. 21 Forsake me not, o Lord: be not thou far from me, my God. 22 Haste thee to help me, o my Lord, my p Which art the author of my salvation: and this declareth that he prayed with sure hope of deliverance salvation. PSAL. XXXIX. 1 David uttereth with what great grief and bitterness of mind he was driven to these outrageous complaints of his infirmities. 2 For he confesseth that when he had determined silence, that he braced forth yet into words that he would not, through the greatness of his grief. 4 Then he rehearseth certain requests which taste of the infirmity of man. 8 And mixed with them many prayers: but all do shewe'a mind wonderfully troubled, that it may plainly appear how he did strive mighty against death and desperation. ¶ To the excellent musician a This was one of the chief, singers, 1. Chr. 16. 41. Ieduthún. A Psalm of David. 1 I Thought, b Albeit he had appointed with himself patiently to have tarried God's 〈◊〉, yer the vehemency of his pain caused him to break his purpose. I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth bridled, while the wicked is in my sight. 2 I was dumb and spoke nothing: I kept silence (even) from good, c Though when the Wicked ruled, he thought to have kept silence, yet his zeal 〈◊〉 him to change his mind. and my sorrow was more stirred. 3 Mine heart was hot within me, (&) while I was musing, the fire kindled, (&) d He 〈◊〉 that he grudged against God, considering the greatness of his sorrows, and the shortness of his life. I spoke with my tongue, (saying,) 4 Lord, let me know mine end, & the measure of my days, what it is: let me know how long I have to live. 5 Behold, thou haste made my days as an hand breadth, and mine age as nothing in respect of thee: surely every man (in his best) state is altogether e Yet David offen dead in that that he reasoned With God, as though that he were to severe to ward his weak creature. vanity. Selah. 6 doubtless man walketh in a shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain: he heapeth up (riches,) and can not tell who shall gather them. 7 And now Lord, what wait I for? mine hope is even in thee. 8 Deliver me from all my transgressions, and make me not a rebuke unto the f Make me not a mocking stock to the wicked, or wrap me not up with the wicked when they are put to shame. foolish. 9 I should have been dumb, and not have opened my mouth, because g Seeing my troubles came of thy providence, I aught to have endured them patiently. thou diddest it. 10 Take thy plague away from me: for I am consumed by the stroke of thy hand. 11 When thou with rebukes dost chastise man for iniquity, thou as a moth h Though thy open plagues light not evermore upon them, yet thy secret curse continually freteth them. makest his i The word signifieth all that he desire h, as health, force, strength, 〈◊〉 tie, and in whatsoever he hath delight, so that the rod of GOD 〈◊〉 away all that is desired in this world beauty to consume: surely every man (is) vanity. Selah. 12 Hear my prayer, o Lord, and harken unto my cry: keep not silence at my tears, for I am a stranger with thee, (and) a sojourner as all my fathers. 13 Stay (thy anger) from me, that I may recover my strength, k For his sorrow caused him to think that God would destroy him utterly: whereby we 〈◊〉 how hard it is for the very Saints to keep a measure in their words, when death and despair assail them. before I go hence & be not. PSAL. XL. 1 David delivered from great danger, doth magnify and praise the grace of God for his deliverance, and commendeth his providence towards all mankind, 5 Then doth he promise' to give himself wholly to God's service, and so declareth how God is truly worshipped. 14 Afterwards he giveth thanks and praiseth God, and having complarned of his enemies, with good courage he calleth foraide and secure. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 I Waited a Though God differred his help, 〈◊〉 he patiently abode, 〈◊〉 he was 〈◊〉. patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and herded my cry. 2 He brought me also out of the b He hath 〈◊〉 me from most great dangers. horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my doings. 3 And he hath put in my mouth c That is, a special occasion to praise his Name. a new song of praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear, and shall trust in the Lord 4 Blessed (is) the man, that maketh the Lord his trust, and regardeth d To follow their example, which he 〈◊〉 needs do, that trusteth not only in the lord. not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 e David goeth from one kind of 〈◊〉 savour to the concemplation of his providence over all, and 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 counsels to wards us are 〈◊〉 above our capacities: We cannot so much as tell them in order. O Lord my God, thou hast made thy wonderful works (so) many, that none can count in order to thee thy thoughts to ward us: I would declare, and speak (of them, but) they are more than I am able to express. 6 Sacrifice and offering thou diddest not desire: [(for) f Thou haste opened 〈◊〉 ears to understand the spiritual meaning of the sacrificess and here David esteemeth the ceremonies of the Law nothing in respect of the spiritual service. mine ears hast thou prepared] burned offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 7 g When thou haddest opened mine ears and heart, I wasreadie to obci thee, being assured that I was 〈◊〉 in the book of thy elect for this end. Then said, I, Lo, I come (for) in the roll of the book it (is) written of me, 8 I desired to do thy good will, o my GOD: yea, thy Law is within mine heart. 9 I have declared (thy) righteousness in the h In the Church, assembled in the Sanctuary. great Congregation: lo, I will not refreine my lips: o Lord, thou knowest. 10 I have not hide thy righteousness within mine heart, (but) I have declared thy i David here numbereth, degrees of our salvation: God's mercy, whereby he 〈◊〉 us this righteousness, why the signifieth his 〈◊〉 protection, & his 〈◊〉, whereby appeareth his constant 〈◊〉, so that hereof procedeth our salvation. truth and thy salvation: I have not conceiled thy mercy and thy truth from the great Congregation, 11 Withdraw not thou thy tender mercy from me, o Lord: let thy mercy and thy truth always preserve me. 12 For innumerable troubles have compassed me: my sins have taken such hold upon me, that I am not able to look up: (yea,) they are more in number then thee hairs of mine head therefore mine heart hath k As touching the judgement of the flesh, I was 〈◊〉 destitute of all 〈◊〉: yet faith inwardly moved mine heart to 〈◊〉. failed me. 13 Let it please thee, o Lord, to deliver me: make haste, o Lord, to help me. 14 Let them be l He desireth that God's mercy may contend for him 〈◊〉 therage of his enemies. confounded & put to shame together, that seek my soul to destroy it: let them be driven backward and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt. 15 Let them be m Let the same shame, and 〈◊〉 light upon them, Which they intended to have brought upon me. destroyed for a reward of their shame, which say unto me, Aha, aha. 16 Let all them, that seek thee, rejoice and be glad in thee: and let them, that love thy salvation, say alway, n As the faithful always 〈◊〉 God for his benefits: so the wicked mock God's children in their 〈◊〉. The Lord be praised. 17 Though I be poor and needy, the LORD thinketh on me: thou art mine helper and my deliverer my God, make no tarrying. PLAL. XLI. 1 David being grievously 〈◊〉, blesseth them. that pity his case. 9 And complaineth of the treason of his own friends and familiares, as came to pass in judas, john. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. After he feeling the great mercies of GOD gently 〈◊〉 him and not suffering his enemies to triumph against him, 13 giveth most hearty thanks unto God. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 BLessed (is) he that a Not 〈◊〉 him as 〈◊〉 Who megod 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, knowing, that there are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 causes, way God 〈◊〉 his hand upon 〈◊〉, and after 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 us. judgeth wisely of the poor: the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. 2 The Lord will keep him, and preserve him alive: he shall be blessed upon the earth, and thou will't not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the b When for 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 himself upon his bed. bed of sorrow: thou haste turned all his c Thou hast restored him in his sickebed and 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉. bed in his sickness. 4 (Therefore) I said, Lord have mercy upon me: healemy soul, for I have sinned against thee. 5 Mine enemies d That is, 〈◊〉 me and can not 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 hare quenched, but with my shameful death. speak evil of me, (saying,) When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh e For 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 me, 〈◊〉 conspireth my death in his heart, and braggeth the 〈◊〉. lies, (but) his heart heapeth iniquity within him, (and when) he cometh forth, he telleth it. 7 All they that hate me, whisper together against me: (even) against me do they imagine mine hurt. 8 f The enemy though by his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 punishments 〈◊〉 God was be come his mortal 〈◊〉. A mischief is light upon him, and he that lieth, shall no more rise. 9 Yea, my ” Ebr. The man 〈◊〉 my peace. familiar friend, whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, g 〈◊〉 David 〈◊〉 this falsehood, and as it was chief accomplished 〈◊〉 Christ, john. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so shall his member continually, 〈◊〉 the same. hath lifted up the heel against me. 10 Therefore, O Lord, have mercy upon me, and raise me up: so I shall reward them. 11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph against me. 12 And as for me, thou up holdest me h Meaning, i'the in 〈◊〉itie 〈◊〉 life, or in the 〈◊〉 fear of God 〈◊〉 'gainst all 〈◊〉 in mine integrity, and dost set me before thy i Showing me 〈◊〉 dent signs of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce. face for ever. 13 Blessed (be) the Lord God of israel world without end. k By 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he stirreth up 〈◊〉 faithful to 〈◊〉 God. So be it, even so be it. PSAL. XLII. 1 The Prophet grievously complaineth, that being letted by his persecutors, he cold not be present in the Congregation of God's people, protesting that although he was separated in body from them yet his heart was thither ward affectioned. 7 And last of all he showeth, that he was not so far overcome with these sorrows and thoughts. 8 But that he continually put his confidence in the Lord Psal. xlii. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm to give instruction, a As a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be kept of them, Wh Whiche were of the 〈◊〉 by'r of the Levites committed to the sons of Konrah. 1 AS the heart braieth for the rivers of water, so b By these 〈◊〉: des of thirst & pan thing he she 〈◊〉 his servant desire to serve God in 〈◊〉 Temple. panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, (even) for the living God: when shall I come and appear (before) the presence of God? 3 c As others 〈◊〉 pleasure in 〈◊〉 and drinking, 〈◊〉 he was 〈◊〉 given to weiping My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is thy God? 4 When I remembered d That is, how Eled the people 〈◊〉 serve thee in 〈◊〉 Tabernacle, an now seeing my 〈◊〉 tratiete 〈◊〉, I 〈◊〉 for sorrow. these things, I powered out my very heart, because I had go with the multitude, (&) led them in to the House of God with the voice of singing, (&) praise (as) a multitude the keepeth a feast. 5 Why art thou cast down, my soul, & unquiet within me? e Though he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 assaults of the 〈◊〉 to cast him 〈◊〉 despair. yet his faith grounded on God's accustomed mercies, 〈◊〉 the vi ctorie. wait on God: for I will yet give him thanks for the help of his presence. 6 My God, my soul is cast down within me f That is, when I remember thee in this land of my banishment among the mountains. because I remember thee, from the land of Jordan, and Hermonim, (and) from the mount Mizár. 7 (One) g Afflictions came so 〈◊〉 upon me, that I felt myself as overwhelmed: whereby he shewech there is no end of our misery, till God be 〈◊〉, & sand remedy. deep calleth (another) deep by the noise of thy water spouts. all thy waves & thy floods are go over me. 8 The Lord h He 〈◊〉 himself of God's help in time to come. will grant his loving kindness in the day, and in the night shall I sing of him, (even) a prayer unto the God of my life. 9 I will say unto God, (which is) my rock, Why haste thou forgotten me? why go I mourning, when the enemy oppresseth (me?) 10 My i That is I am most grievously 〈◊〉. bones are cut a sunder, while mine enemy's reproach me, saying daielye unto me, Where is thy God? 11 k 〈◊〉 repetition doth declare that David did not overcome at once: to 〈◊〉 us to be 〈◊〉 for as much as God will certain lie deliver his. Why art thou cast down, my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? wait on God: for I will yet give him thanks: (he is) my present help, and my God. PSAL. XLIII. 1 He prayeth to be delivered from them which conspire against him, that he might joyfully praise God in his hohe Congregation. 1 judge a He desireth God to undertake his cause against the enemies, but chiefly that he would 〈◊〉 him to the Tabernacle. me, o God, and defend my cause psal. xliii. against the unmerciful b That is, the cruel company of mine enemies. people: deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man. 2 For thou art the God of my strength: why hast thou put me away? why go I so mourning, when the enemy oppresseth (me.) 3 Sand thy c To wit, thy favour which appeareth by the performance of thy promises. light and thy truth: let them lead me: let them bring me unto thine holy Mountain and to thy Tabernacles. 4 Then d He promises to offer a solemn sacrifice of thanksgiving in 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 deliverance. will I go unto the altar of GOD, (even) unto the God of my joy (&) gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, o God, my God. 5 Why art thou cast down, my soul? & why art thou disquieted within me? e Whereby he admonisheth the faithful not to relent, but constantly to wait on the Lord, though their troubles be long and great. wait on God: for I will yet give him thanks, (he is) my present help, and my God. PSAL. XLIIII, 1 The faithful remember the great mercy of God toward his people. 9 After, they complain, because they feel it no more. 17 Also they allege the covenant made with Abraham, for the keeping whereof they show what grievous things ' they suffered. 23 Finally they pray unto God not to contemn their affliction, seeing the same redoundeth to the contempt of his honour. ¶ To him that exceedeth. A Psalm to give instruction, committed to the sons of Konrah. 1 WE have herded with our a This Psalm seemeth to have been made by some excellent Prophet for the use of the people, when the Church was in extreme misery, either at their return from Babylon, 〈◊〉 under Antio, 〈◊〉, or in such like 〈◊〉. ears, o God: our fathers have told us the works (that) thou hast done in their days, in the old time: 2 (How) thou hast driven out the b That is, the Canaanites. heathen with thy hand, and planted c Io wit, our fathers, them: (how) thou hast destroyed the d Of Canaan. people, and caused e That is, our fathers. them to grow. 3 For they inherited not the land by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them but thy right hand, and thine arm and the light of thy countenance, because thou diddest f God's free 〈◊〉 & love is the only fountain and beginning of the 〈◊〉. Deut. 4. 37. savour them. 4 Thou art my King, o God: sand help unto g Because thou are one King, therefore deliver thy people from their misery Iaakób. 5 h Because they and their forefathers made both one Church they apply that to themselves, which before the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 attribute to their fathers. Through thee have we thrust back our adversaries: by the Name have we trodden down them that rose up against us. 6 For I do not trust in my bow, neither can my sword save me. 7 But thou hast saved us from our adversaries, and hast put them to confusion that hate us. 8 (Therefore) will we praise God continually, and will confess thy Name for ever. 〈◊〉. 9 But (now) thou art far of, and puttest us to i As they confessed before, that their strength came of God, so now they acknowledge that this affliction came by his just judgement. confusion, and goest not forth with our armies. 10 Thou makest us to turn back from the adversary, and they, which hate us, spoil “ Or, at their pleasure. for themselves. 11 * Thou givest us k Knowing God to be 〈◊〉 of this calamity, they mur 〈◊〉 not, but seek 〈◊〉 at his hands, who 〈◊〉 dead them. as sheep to be eaten, & dost scatter us among the nations. 12 Thou sellest thy people l As 〈◊〉 which are sold for a low price, neither 〈◊〉 thou for him that offereth, 〈◊〉, but takest the 〈◊〉 chapman. without gain, & dost not increase their price. 13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbour, a jest and a laughing stock to them Rom. 8. 36. that are round about us. 14 Thou makest us a proverb amòg the nations, and anodding of the head among the people. 15 My m I dare not lift up mine head for shame. confusion (is) daily before me, and the shame of my face hath covered me, 16 For the voice of the slanderer and rebuker, for the enemy and n Meaning, 〈◊〉 proud and 〈◊〉 tyrant. avenger. 17 All this is come upon us, yet do we not o They boasle not of their virtues, but declare that they rest upon God in the mids of their 〈◊〉 who punished not now their stunes, but by hard afflictions called them to the consideration of the heavenly joys. forget thee, neither deal we falsely concerning thy covenant. 18 Our heart is not turned back: neither our steps go out of thy paths, 19 Albeit thou hast smitten us down into the place of “ Or, whales: meaning the bottomless seat of 〈◊〉, here we see the power of faith which can be overcome by no perils. dragons, and covered us with the shadow of death. 20 If we have forgotten the Name of our God and held up our hands to a p They show that they honoured 〈◊〉 aright because they trusted in him alone. strange God, 21 Shall not GOD q They take God to Witness that they were upright to him ward. search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. 22 Surely for thy sake r The faithful make this their comfort, that the wicked punish them not for their sins, but for God's cause, 〈◊〉. 5. 10. 1 〈◊〉. 4. 14. are we slain continually, and are counted as sheep for the slaughter. 23 Up, why sleepest thou, o Lord? awake, be not far of for ever. 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face: (and) forgettest our misery and our affliction? 25 For our soul is s There is no hope of recovery, except thou put to thy hand and raise us up. beaten down unto the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the ground. 26 Rise up for our succour, and redeem us for thy t Which is the only and sufficient ransom to 〈◊〉 both body and soul from all kind of slavery and misery. mercy's sake. PSAL. XLV. 1 The majesty of Salomon, his honour, strength, beauty, riches and power are praised, and also his marriage with the Egyptian being an heathen woman is blessed. 10 If 〈◊〉. XLV. that she can renounce her people & the love of her country and give her self wholly to her husband. Under the which figure the wondered majesty and increase of the kingdom of Christ and the Church his spouse now taken of the Gentiles is described. ¶ To him that excels on a This was acer teine tune or an in strument. Shoshannim a song of b Of that 〈◊〉 lave that ought to be between the husband and the wife. love to give instruction, committed to the sons of 〈◊〉. 1 MIne heart will utter forth a good matter: I will entreat in my works of the King: my tongue (is as) the pen of a swift writer. 2 Thou art c Salomon's beauty and eloquence to win favour with his people, & his power to over come his enemies, is here described. fairer them the children of men: grace is powered in thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever. 3 Gird thy sword upon (thy) thigh, o most mighty (to wit) thy worship & thy glory. 4 And prospero with thy glory: d He alludeth to them that ride in chariots in their triumphs, showing that the quiet state of a kingdom standeth in truth, 〈◊〉 and justice, not in 〈◊〉 pomp and vanity. ride upon the word of truth and of meekness (&) of righteousness: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 5 Thy arrows (are) sharp (to pierce) the heart of the King's enemies (therefore) the people shall fall under thee, 6 Thy e Under this figure of this kingdom of justice is set for the everlasting kingdom of Christ. throne, o God (is) for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom (is) a sceptre of righteousness. 7 Thou lovest righteousues, and hatest wickedness, because God (even) thy God hath f Hath established thy kingdom as the figure of Christ which is the peace and joy of the Church. anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments (smell) of myrrh and aloes (and) cassia (when thou comest) out of theyvorie palaces: g In the which palace the people made thee joyful to 〈◊〉 them give thanks and rejoice for thee. where they have made the glad. 9 Kings daughters (were) amòg thy hono rabble (wives) upon thy right hand did stand the h Though he had many King's daughters among his wives, yet he loved Pharaohs 〈◊〉 best. Queen in a vesture of gold of Ophir 10 i Under the figure of Pharaohs daughter he showeth that the Church must cast of all car 〈◊〉 affections to obey Christ only. Hearken, o daughter, and consider, and incline thy ear: forget also thy own people and thy father's house. 11 So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty: for he is thy LORD, and reverence thou him. 12 And the k He signifieth that divers of them, that be rich shallbe benefactors to the Church, asbeit they give not 〈◊〉 obedience to the Gospel. daughter of Tyrus (with) the rich of the people shall do homage before thy face with presents. 13 The King's daughter is all glorious l There is nothing feigned, nor hypocritical, but she is glorious both within and with out: and 〈◊〉 the Church hath not at all times this 〈◊〉 glory the 〈◊〉 is to be imputed only to their own ingratitude. within " Or, zor. her clothing is of broidered gold. 14 She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle work: the virgins (that follow) after her, and her companions shall be brought unto thee. 15 Withioye and gladness shall they be brought (and) shall enter into the King's palace. 16 In stead of thy fathers shall thy m They shall have greater graces than their fathers. children be thou shalt make then princes n He signifieth the great compass of Christ's kingdom, which shallbe sufficient to enrich all his memmbres. through all the earth. 17 I will make thy o This must only be referred to Christ and not to Solomon. Name to be remembered through all generations: therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee world without end. PSAL. XLVI. 1 A song of trumpeth or thanks giving for the deliverance of Jerusalem after Sennaherib with his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 away, or some other like sudden and marvelous 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 hand of God 8 Whereby the Proditor phet commending this great benefit, doth exhort the faithful to give themselves wholly into the hand of God doubting nothing but that under his protection 〈◊〉 shall be safe against all the 〈◊〉 of their enemies because this is his delight to assuage the rage of the 〈◊〉 when 〈◊〉 are most busy against the just. ¶ To him that excels upon a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 song. Alamoth a song committed to the sons of Korah, 1 GOd (is) our “ Or 〈◊〉 on hope and strength (&) help in b In all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 mercy and 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 his troubles, ready to be found. 2 Therefore will not we c That is, we 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. fear, though the earth be moved, and though the mountains fall into the mids of the sea. 3 (Though) the waters thereof d Though the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bring 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to his, rage (and) be troubled (&) the mountains shake at the surges of the same. Selah, 4 Yet there (is) a e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rough 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 small, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 oppointed it is sufficient. River, whose streams shall make glad the Gitie of God (even) the San ctuarie of the Tabernacles of the most High. 5 God (is) in the mids of it (therefore (shall it not be moved: God shall help it f Always 〈◊〉 need requireth. very early. 6 (When the nations raged (&) the kingdoms were moved (God ” 〈◊〉 gave his ce. thundered (&) the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts (is) g They are assur 〈◊〉 God can & defend his 〈◊〉 from all danger enemies. with us: the God of jaakób (is our refuge. Selah. 8 Come (&) behold the works of the Lord ᵏ what desolations he hath made in the earth. 6 He maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the world: he breaketh the bow and cutteth the spear and burneth the chariots h To withow he hath destro his enemy's 〈◊〉 livered his 〈◊〉 with fire. 10 Be i He warneth that persecute Church to 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉: else they shall 〈◊〉 that God is to 〈◊〉 for strong forth against 〈◊〉 they fight, still and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen (&) I will be exalted in the earth. 11 The Lord of hosts (is) with us the God of (〈◊〉 our refuge. Selah. PSAL. XLVIII. 2 The prophet exhorteth all people to the worship of the true and everliving God cummeading the mercy of God toward the posterity of Iaakób: 9 And after prophesieth of the kingdom of christ in this time of the Gospel. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm committed to the sons of Kórah. 1 〈◊〉 people a Here is 〈◊〉 Christ, unto 〈◊〉 me all his 〈◊〉 give willing 〈◊〉 dience. and 〈◊〉 would show 〈◊〉 self terrible to 〈◊〉 wicked. clap your hands: sing loud unto God with a joyful voice. 2 For the Lord (is) high (&) terrible: a great King over all the earth. 3 He hath b He hath 〈◊〉 the jews, 〈◊〉 were the 〈◊〉 of the Law 〈◊〉 Prophets, scholar 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 that they 〈◊〉 with gladness 〈◊〉 them. subdued the people under us, and the nations under our feet. 4 He hath choose c God hath 〈◊〉 us above all 〈◊〉 to enjoy a 〈◊〉 glorious 〈◊〉 ce. our inheritance for us: (even) the glory of jaakób whom he loved. Selah. 5 God is go up with triumph, even the Lord, with the d He doth 〈◊〉 unto the trumpets, that were blown at solemn feasts, but he doth further signify 〈◊〉 triumph of Christ and his glorious ascension into the heavens. sound of the trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing prai ses unto our King, sing praises. 7 For Godis the King of all the earth: sing praises (every one) that hathee understanding. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 singing, jest 〈◊〉 Name of God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 vain crying He 〈◊〉 God: 〈◊〉, for that 〈◊〉 the great princes of the World, whom he 〈◊〉 hields to the fellowship of his Church. 8 God reign th' over the heathen. God sitteth upon his holy throne. 9 The princes of the people are gathered unto the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the worlds (belong) to God: he ᶠ is greatly to be exalted. PSAL. XLVIII 1 A notable deliverance of jerusalem from the hand of ma nigh Kings is meant ioned, for the which thanks are 〈◊〉 to God and the state of that city is praised, that hath God so presently at all times ready to defend the. The 〈◊〉 seemeth to be made in the time of Aház, joshaphát. Asá or 〈◊〉 for in their times chief was 〈◊〉 city by foreign princes assaulted. Some put this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 betwe 〈◊〉 a long and 〈◊〉, saying 〈◊〉 it is called a 〈◊〉 when there 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 instrument, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: and 〈◊〉 Psalm, the con 〈◊〉. The song of 〈◊〉 Psalm is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 instruments be 〈◊〉, and the voi 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 weth The 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 contrary. ¶a A song or Psalm committed to the sons of Konrah. 1 GReat (is) the Lord, & greatly to be praised, in the ᵇ City of our God (even) upon his holy Mountain. 2 Mount Zion (lying) Northward (is) fair in situation: (it is) the ᶜ joy of the whole 〈◊〉 (and) the city of the great King. 3 In the palaces there of God is known for a ᵈ refuge. 4 For lo, the Kings weree gathered, & went 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 through all 〈◊〉 world, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in his 〈◊〉. together. 5 When they saw ᶠ it, they marveled: they were astonished (&) suddenly driven back. 6 Fear came there upon them (and) sorrow, as upon a woman in travail. Because the wor〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to all 〈◊〉 that should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 7 (As) with an East wind thou breakest the ships ᵍ of Tarshish (so were they destroyed. 8 As we have ʰ herd, so have we seen in the 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 the defence the 〈◊〉, neither 〈◊〉 nor munition 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. City of the Lord of hosts, in the City of our God God wilstablish it for ever. Selah. 9 We wait for thy loving kindness, ō God They conspired & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. in the mids of thy Temple. 10 O God, according unto thy Name, so is thy praise unto the ⁱ worlds end: thy right hand The enemies we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at the 〈◊〉 of the City. 〈◊〉 That is of cilia, 〈◊〉 of the sea 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. is full of righteousness. 11 Let k Let jerusalem and the cities of 〈◊〉 rejoice 〈◊〉 thyiust, 〈◊〉 against thy enemies. mount Zion rejoice (&) the daughters of Iudáh be glad, because of thy judgements. To wit, of our 〈◊〉 so have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his promise. 12 l or in this outward 〈◊〉 and strength God's blessing did also 〈◊〉: but the chief is to be 〈◊〉 to God avour and secret defence, who never 〈◊〉 his. Compass about Zión, and go round about it (&) tell the towers thereof. 13 Mark well the brickwall thereof: be hold her towers, that you may tell your posterity. i In all places 〈◊〉 thy Name 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 herded of, 〈◊〉 shall praise 〈◊〉. 14 For this God (is our) God for ever & ever: he shall be our guide unto the death. 〈◊〉 they hear of 〈◊〉 marvelous works. PSAL. XLIX. 1 The holy God calleth all men to the consideration of man's life. 7 Showing them not to be most blessed, that are most wealthy, and therefore not to be feared: but contrary wise he 〈◊〉 up our minds to consider how all things are ruled by God providence. 14 Who as he judgeth these worldly misers to everlasting torments 15. So doth he 〈◊〉 his and will reward them inthe day of the resurrection. 2 These. 1. 〈◊〉. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm committed to the sons of Kórah. 1 Hear a He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 how God governeth the world by his providence which can not be 〈◊〉 by the judgement of the 〈◊〉. this all (you) people: give ear: all you that dwell in the world. 2 aswell low as high, both rich and poor 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom, and the meditation of mine heart (is) of knowledge. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable (and) utter my grave matter upon 〈◊〉 harp, 5 Wherefore should I b 〈◊〉 wickedness 〈◊〉 & enemy's rage, seeing God will execute his judgements a 'gainst the wicked in time convenien fear in the evil days (when) iniquity shall compass me about, (as at) mine heel's: 6 They trust in their c To trust in riches is more madness, 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 neither 〈◊〉 life nor prolong it. goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches. 7 Yet a man can by no means redeem (his) brother, he can not give his ran some to God. 2. 〈◊〉. 3. 1. 8 [So d That is so rate, or not to be 〈◊〉 we, as 〈◊〉 was precious in the days of precious is the redemption of their souls, e Meaning, it is impossible to live to live for ever: all so that life and death are only in God's hands. and the continuance for ever] 9 That he may live still for ever (&) not see the the grave. 10 For he seethe that wisemen f In that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 maketh 〈◊〉 between the persons. die (&) also that the ignorant and foolish perish, and leave their riches for g That is, not to their children, but to strangers, Yet the wicked profit nothy these examples, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dream an 〈◊〉 in earth. others. 11 (Yet they think, their houses (&) their habitations (shall) (continued) for ever (even) from generation to generation, and “ or, labour 〈◊〉 their name may be famous 〈◊〉 earth. call their lands by their names. 12 But man shall not continued in honour: he is like the h As touching the death of the body beasts that dýe. 13 This their way (uttereth their foolishness (yet their posterity i They speak and do the same thing that their 〈◊〉 did. delight in their talk. Selah. 14 k As 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 gathered into the fold, so shall they be brought to the grave. Like sheep they lie in grave: l Because they have no part of life ever lasting. death devoureth them, & the righteous shall have domination over them in the m Christ's coming is as the 〈◊〉 when the elect shall reign with Christ their head over the wicked. morning: for their beauty shall consume (when they (shall) (go from their house to grave. 15 But God shall deliver my soul from the power of the grave: “ Or, because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 job. 27. 〈◊〉. for he will receive me Selah. 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich (&) when the glory of his house is increased. 17 * For he shall take nothing a way when he dieth, nteher shall his pomp descend after him. 18 For while he lived, ” Ebr. he blessed his soul. hereioyced himself: and m The 〈◊〉 praise them that live in desires and pleasures. men will praise thee, when thou makest much of thyself. 1. tim. 6. 7. 19 “ Or, his soul. n And not pass the term appointed for life. He shall enter into the generation of his fathers o Both they and their fathers shall live here but a while and at length die for ever. (&) they shall not live for ever. 20" Man (is) in honour, and p He condemneth man's 〈◊〉, who having received excellent 〈◊〉 of God, abuseth them like a beast to his own 〈◊〉. understandeth not: he is like to beasts that petish. PSAL. L. 1 Because the Church is alway full of hypocrites, Which de imagine that God willbe worshipped with outward 〈◊〉 only, without the heart: and especially the 〈◊〉 wesof this opinion, because e of their figure and 〈◊〉 of the Law, t hinking that their sacrifices were sufficient. 21 Therefore the Prophet doth reprove this gross 〈◊〉, and pronounceth the Name of God to be blasphemed, where holiness is set in ceremonies. 23 For he declareth the worship of God to be spiritual, where of are two principal parts invocation: and thanksgiving. ¶ A Psalm of a Who was either the author, or a chief singer, to whom it was committed. Asáph. PSAL. L. 1 THe God of gods (even) the Lord hath spoken and called the b To pled against his 〈◊〉 people before 〈◊〉uen and earth. earth from the rising up of the sun unto the going thereof. 2 Out of Zion (which is) the c Because God had choose it to have his Name there calledupon, and also his image shined there 〈◊〉 the doctrine of the Law. perfection of beauty ha' the God shined. 3 Our God shall come and shall not keep silence: d As when God 〈◊〉 his Law in mount Sinai, he appeared terrible with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, so will he appear 〈◊〉 to take a count for the 〈◊〉 thereof. a fire shall devour before him, and a mighty tempest shall be moved round about him. 4 He shall call the heaven above, and e As witnesses against the hypocrites. the earth to judge his people. 5 Gather my f God in respectof his elect, 〈◊〉 the whole body holy Saints & his people. Saints together unto me, though see that make a covenant with me with g Which should know that sacrifices are seals of 〈◊〉 between God and his people, and not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therein sacrifice. 6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah. 7 Hear, o my people, & I will speak (hear) o Israel, and I will testify unto thee (for) I am God (even) thy God. 8 I will not h For I pass not for sacrifices, except the true use be there, which is to confirm your faith in my promises. reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burned offerings (that have not been) continually before me. 9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, (nor) goats out of thy folds. 10 i Though he doed 〈◊〉 sacrifice, yet had he no need of man's helpether eunto. For all the beasts of the forest are mine, (and) the beasts on a thousand mountains 11 I know all the fowls on the mountains and the wild beasts of the field are mine. 12 If I be hungry, I will not tell the for the world is mine, and all that therein is. 13 k Though manslife for the infirmity thereof hath 〈◊〉 of food, yet God, whoselife quickeneth all the world, hath no need ofsuche means. Will I eat the flesh of bulls? or drink the the blood of goats? 14 Offer unto God praise, & l Show thyself mindful of God's benefits by thanksgiving. pay thy vows unto the most High. 15 And call upon me in the day of trouble (so) will I deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. 16 But unto the wicked said god, m Why dost thou 〈◊〉 be of my people and talkest of my 〈◊〉 nant, seeing thou art but an 〈◊〉. What hast thou to do to declare mine ordinances, that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth, 17 Seeing thou hatest n And to live according to my word. to be reform, and hast cast my words behind thee? 18 For when thou seest a thief, o He showeth what are the f utes of them that contemn God's word. thou runnest with him and thou art partaker with the adulters. 19 Thou givest thy mouth to 〈◊〉, and with thy tongue forgest deceit. 20 Thou p He note 〈◊〉 the cruelty of 〈◊〉 which spare not in their talk or judgement their own mother's son. sittest (and) spakest against thy brother (and) sclanderest thy mother's son. 21 These things hast thou done, and I held my tongue (therefore) thou thoghtest that I was like thee (but) I will reprove thee, and q I will 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 wicked 〈◊〉 in a role and make thee to read and 〈◊〉 them whether thou 〈◊〉 or no. set (them) in order before thee. 22 O consider this, you that forget God, jest I tear you in pieces, and there be none that can deliver (you.) 23 He that offered r under 〈◊〉 which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. praise shall glorify me: and to him that s As God ha'. he appointed. disposeth his way (aright) will I t That is, declare myself to be his 〈◊〉. show the salvation of God. PSAL. LI. 1 When David was rebuked by the Prophet Nathán, for his great offences, he did not only acknowledge the same to God with protestation of his natural corruption & iniquity, but also left a memorial thereof to his posterity 7 Therefore first he desireth God to forgive his 〈◊〉. 10 And to renew 〈◊〉 him his holy Spirit. 13 〈◊〉 promise that he will not be unmindful of those great graces. 18 Finally fearing jest God would punish the whole Church for his fault he requireth that he would rather increase his grace towards the same. ¶ To him that excels. A psalm of David, when the Prophet Nathan a To 〈◊〉 him because he had committed so 〈◊〉 sins, and 〈◊〉 in the same 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more than a whole year. came unto him after the had done in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy upon me, o God, ʰ according to thy loving kindness, according to the multitude of thy compassions put away mine iniquities, 2 Wash me c My sins stick so fast in me that I have need of some singular kind of washing. thoroughly from mine iniquity b As his 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. great so he requireth that God would give him the feeling 〈◊〉 his ex cellent and 〈◊〉 mercies. and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I d My counscience accuseth me, so that I can have no rest till I be reconcilied. know mine iniquities, and my sin (is) ever before me. 4 Against thee, against thee only have I sinned, and done evil in thy sight, that thou mayest be just when thou e When thou givest sentence against sinners they must needs 〈◊〉 fez thee to 〈◊〉 just and themselves sinners. spakest (and) pure when thou judgest. 5 Behold, I was born iniquity, and in sin hath my mother conceived me. 6 Behold, thou f He 〈◊〉 that God, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pureness oh heart may 〈◊〉, destroy man, 〈◊〉 of nature is a sin ner, much 〈◊〉 him whom 〈◊〉 had instructed 〈◊〉 his heavenly 〈◊〉 doom. lovest truth in the in ward affections: therefore hast thou thought me wisdom in the secret (of mine heart.) 7 Purge me with * hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shallbe whiter than snow, 8 Make me to hear g He 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 mercies toward repentant sinner joy & gladness (that) the h by the bones 〈◊〉 understandeth all strength of 〈◊〉 and body, 〈◊〉 by cares & mourning are 〈◊〉 bones (which) thou hast broken, 〈◊〉 rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and put away all mine iniquities. 10 i He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when God's 〈◊〉 is cold in us, 〈◊〉 have it again revived is as a new creation. Created in me a clean heart, o God, and renew a right spirit within me, 11 Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy 〈◊〉 of thy salvation, and establish me with (thy) k Which may 〈◊〉 me that I am drawn out of the slavery of sin. fire Spirit. levit. 14. 6. 13 (Then) shall I teach thy l He promises 〈◊〉 endeavour that others by his example may turn to God. ways unto the wicked, and sinners shall be converted unto thee. 14 Deliver me from m From the murder of Vriiah, and the others that were stain with him. 2. Sam. 11. 〈◊〉. blood, o God, which art the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing joyfully of thy righteousness. 15 ⁿ Open thou my lips, o Lord, and my mouth shall she we forth thy praise. 16 For thou desirest no sacrifice: though I would give it: thou delitest not in burned offering. 17 The sacrifices of God (are) a o By giving 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to praise 〈◊〉, when thou 〈◊〉 forgive my sins. contrite spirit: 〈◊〉 Which is a wounding of the 〈◊〉, proceeding of faith which seeketh unto God for 〈◊〉. a contrite and a broken heart, o God, thou will't not despise. 18 Be favourable unto p He prayeth for the whole Church because through his sin it was in danger of God's judgement. Zionn for thy good pleasure: build the walls of jerusalem. 19 Then shalt thou accept the sacrifices of q That is just and law full applied to their right end, is the exercise of faith & repentance. righteousness (even) the burned offering and oblation: then shall they offer calves upon thy altar. PSAL. LII. 1 David describeth the arrogant tyrannic of his adversaric Doeg who by false surmises caused Ahimeléch with the rest of the Priests to he stain. 5 David prophesieth his destruction, 6 And encourageth the faithful to put their confidence in God whose judgements are most sharp against his adversaries. 9 And finally he rendereth thanks to God for his deliverance. In this Psalm is lively set forth the kingdom of Antichrist. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm. of David to give instruction, When Doeg the Edomite came and showed Saúl, & said to him, David is come to the house of Ahimeléch. 1 WHy boastest thou thyself in (thy) wickedness, o a O Doeg, Which hast credit which the tyrant Saul, and hast power to 〈◊〉 the saints of God. man of power? the loving kindness of God (endureth) daily. 2 Thy tongue imagineth b Thy malicie moveth thee by crafty 〈◊〉 & lies to accuse and destroy the innocents. mischief (and is) like a sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully, 3 Thou dost love evil more than good (and) lies, more then to spoke the ” Ebr. righteousness. truth Selah. 4 Thou lovest all words that may destroy o deceitful tongue! 5 So shall God c Though God 〈◊〉 for a time, yet at length he will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 falsehood. destroy thee for ever: he shall take thee and pluck thee out of (thy) tabernacle, & d A lbeit 〈◊〉 seem oh be never so sure 〈◊〉. rote thee out of the land of the living. Selah. 6 The e For the eyes of the 〈◊〉 are shut upot God's judgements. righteous also shall see it, f With joyful reverence, seeing that he taketh their part against the 〈◊〉. and fear, and shall aught at him (saying) 7 Behold the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches (and) put his strength ” Or, is his 〈◊〉 ce. in his malice. 8 But I shallbe like a g He 〈◊〉 to have a 〈◊〉 the servants of God that he may grow in the knowledge of godliness. green olive tre in the house of God (for) I trusted in the mercy of God for ever and ever. 9 I will always praise thee: for that thou hast done h Executed this 〈◊〉 engeance. (this) and I will ” Or, wait upon thy grace and pro mes. hope in thy Name, because it is good before thy Saints. Psal. 1. 111. PSAL. LIII. 1 He describeth the crooked nature. 4 The cruelty. 5 And punishment of the wicked, when they look not for it 6 And desireth the deliverance of godly, that they may rejoice together. ¶ To him that excels on a Which was an 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 of note. Mahaláth. A Psalm, of David to give instruction. 1 THe fool hath said in his heart, (There is) b Where as no re〈◊〉 is had of ho 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, of virtue 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, there the Prophet pronoun 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 have no God Whereby he condemneth all 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, that ten 〈◊〉 not to seek 〈◊〉. no God, they have corrupted and done abominable wickedness (there is) none that doth good. 2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any 〈◊〉. 7. 20. that would understand, and ᶜ seek God. David pronounceth God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 emers. who 〈◊〉 charge to de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's people, do most 〈◊〉 devour them. 3 * Every one is go back: they are corrupt: there is none that doth good, not not one. 4 Do not the ᵈ workers of iniquity know that they eat up my people (as) they eat bread? they call not upon God. 5 There they were afraid for fear (where) no e When they thought there was none occasion to fear, the sudden vengeance of God lighted upon them fear was: for God hath scattered the f Be the enemy's power never so great, not the danger so fareful, yet God delivered his in 〈◊〉. bones of him that besieged thee, thou hast put them to confusion, because God hath cast them of, 6 O give salvation unto Israel out of Zion when God turneth the captivity of his people (then) ja aôkb shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. PSAL. liv. Psal liv. 1 David brought into great danger by the reason of the Zi 1. Sam. 23. 11. phims. 5 Called upon the Name of God to destroy his enemies. 6 Promising sacrificate and free offerings for so great deliverance. ¶ To him that excels on Neginóth. A Psalm of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims came and said unto Saul, Is not David hide among us? 1 Save me o God, a He declareth that when all means dofaile, God will deliver, even as it were bymira de them that call unto him with an upright 〈◊〉. by thy Name, and by thy power judge me. 2 O God, hear my prayer harken unto the words of my mouth, 3 For b To, wit, the ziphims. strangers are risen up against me, & c Saul and his army which were like 〈◊〉 beasts & 〈◊〉 not be satisfied but by his death. tyrants seek my soul: they have not set God before them Selah. 4 Behold, God (is) mine helper: the Lord (is) with d Be they never so sew, as he was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. them that up hold my soul. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: o cut them of in thy e According to thy faithful promise for my 〈◊〉 ce. truth! 6 (Then) I will sacrifice f For hypocrites 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or up on condi 〈◊〉 freely unto thee: I will praise thy Name, o lord, because it is good 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble, and mine eye hath g 〈◊〉 maylaw 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for God's judgements 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 be pure, seen (my desire) upon mine enemies, PSAL. LU. 1 David being ingreat heaviness and distress complaineth of the cruelty of Saul. 13 And of the falsehood of his familiar acquaintance. 17 Uttering moste ardent affections to move the Lord to pity him. 22 After being assured of deliverance he setteth forth the grace of God as though he had already obtained his request. ¶ To him that excels on Neginóth. A Psalm of David to give instruction. 1 Hear a The earnestness of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 inso much as he compelled to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 into 〈◊〉. my prayer, o God, and hide not thyself from my supplication. 2 Hearken unto me, & answer me: I mourn in my prayer, and make a noise. 3 For the b For the threatenings of Saul & 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉. voice of the enemy (and) for the vexation of the wicked, because c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as a w 〈◊〉 person: or, they have imagined my destruction they have brought iniquity upon me, and furiously hate me. 4 Mine heart trembleth within in me, & the terrors of death are fallen upon me. 5 Fear and trembling are come upon me, & an horrible fear hath d 〈◊〉 was no part of him that was not astonished with extreme fear. covered me, 6 And I said O that I had wings like a dove then would I e Fear had driven him to so great distres that he wished to be hide in some wilderness. & to be banished 〈◊〉 kingdom which GOD had promised that he snulde enjoy. fly away and rest, 7 Behold, I would take my flight far of (&) f From which cruel rage and tyranny of Saul. lodge in the wilderness. Selah. 8 He would make formy deliverance g As in the confusion of Babylon, when the wicked conspired against God. from the stormy wind and tempest. 9 Destroy, oh Lord (and) g As in the confusion of Babylon, when the wicked conspired against God. divide their tongues: for I have seen cruelty and strife in the city. 10 day and night they go about it upon the walls there of: both h All 〈◊〉 and good ordres are broken, and 〈◊〉 vice and dissolution reigneth under Saul. iniquity and mischief (are) in the mids of it. 11 Wickedness (is) in the mids thereof: deceit & guile depart not from her streets. 12 Surely mine i If mine open enemy had sought mi〈◊〉 cold the better have avoid him. enemy did not diffame me: for I cold have born it: neither did mine adversary exalt himself against me: for I would have 〈◊〉 me from him. 13 But (it was) thou, o man, even my k Which was not only joined to me in friendship and counsel in worldeliematrers but also in religion companion, my guide and my familiar: 14 Which delighted in consulting together (&) went into the House of God as companions 15 Let death seize upon them: let them l As Korath, 〈◊〉 and Abiram go down quick into the grave: for wickedness (is) in their dwelling (even) in the mids of them. 16 (But) I will call unto God, and the Lord will save me. 17 Evening and morning, and at noon will I pray, m Which signifieth a fervent mind and sure trust to obtain his 〈◊〉 which thing made him earnest at all times in prayer. and make anoise, and he will hear my voice. 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from King, 〈◊〉. the battle (that was) against me? for n Even the Angels of God sought on my 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉 enemies. 2. ma nigh were with me. 19 God shall hear and afflict them, even he that reigneth of old, 〈◊〉 because they o But their prosperous 〈◊〉 still con 〈◊〉. have no changes, therefore they fear not God. 20 He p I did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉ke him 〈◊〉 was at peace with 〈◊〉 he made 〈◊〉 against me laid his hand upon such, as be at peace with him (and) he broke his covenant. 21 (The word) of his mouth were softer than butter, yet war (was) in his heart his words were more gentle than oil, yet they were sword. 22 Cast thy ” 〈◊〉 to wit, 〈◊〉 thou will dost that God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. burden upon the Lord, and he will nourish thee: he will not suffer the righteous to fall for q 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 and trial he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. ever. 23 And thou, oh God, 〈◊〉 bring them down into the pit of 〈◊〉: the bloody, & deceitful men shall not live r Though 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 longer, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 death. half their days but I will trust in thee. PSAL. LVI. 1 David being brought to Achish the King of Gath. 2 Sam. 21 12 〈◊〉 of his enemies, demandeth secure 3 putteth his 〈◊〉 in God and in his promises. 12 And promiseth to perform his vows which he had taken upon him w ere of this was the effect to praise to God him in his charge. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm, of David on Michtám, concerning the a Being chased by the 〈◊〉 of his enemies into a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 dove, no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. dumb dove in a far countrei, when the Philistimstoke him in Gath. 1 BE merciful unto me, 〈◊〉 God, for b He 〈◊〉 that it is ethet now 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that God elpe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him and ready to 〈◊〉. man would swallow me up? he fighteth continnally c 〈◊〉 his conscience upon God's promise, though he see not present help. (and) vexeth me. 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up for many fight against me, o thou most High. 3 When I was afraid, I trusted in thee. 4 I will rejoice in God (because) of his words, I trust in GOD, (and) will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 5 Mine own d All my counsels have evil success and turn to mine own sorrow. words grieve (me) daily: all their thoughts (are) against me to do me hurt 6 e As all the world against one man, and can not be saciat except they have my life. They gather together, and keep themselves close: they mark my steps, because they wait for my soul. 7 f They think not only to escape punishment, but the more 〈◊〉 they are, the more impudent they wax. They (think) they shall escape by iniquity: o God, cast (these) people down in (thy ne) anger. 8 Thou hast counted my wanderings put my g If God keep the 〈◊〉 of his saints in store 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 re will, he 〈◊〉 by'r their blood to 〈◊〉 & though tyrants burn the bones yet can they not blot the tears & blood 〈◊〉 of gods register. tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy register. 9 When I cry, than mine enemies shall turn back: this I know, for God (is) with me. 10 I will rejoice in God (because of his) word in the Lord, will I rejoice (because of his) word. 11 In God do I trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 12 h Having 〈◊〉 that which I 〈◊〉, I am bound to pay my vows of chankes giving as I promi sed. Thy vows (are) upon me, o God: I will ren dre praises unto thee. 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, and also my feet from falling, that I may i As 〈◊〉 of his great mercies, & giving him thanks for the same. walk before God in the k That is, in this life and 〈◊〉: of the sun. light of the living. PSAL. LVII. 1 David being in the 〈◊〉 of Ziph where the inhabitants did betraýe him and at 〈◊〉 in the same 〈◊〉 with Saul 2 Calleth most earnestly unto God with sul confidence, that he will perform his promise and take his in hand. 5 Also that he will show his glory in the heaven and earth against the cruel enemies. 9 Therefore doth he rendre laud and praise. 1. Sam. 22. 4. ¶ To him that excels. a 〈◊〉 was either the begiuning of a 〈◊〉 song, at the words, which David 〈◊〉, which slayed his affection. Destroy not. A Psalm of David on Michtám. * When he flex from Saul in the cave, 1 Have mercy upon me, o God have mercy upon me: for my soul trusteth in thee, and in the shadow of thy wings will I ” Or, dwell 〈◊〉 safely. trust, till (these) b He compareth the afflictions, which God layeth upon his children to a 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 afflictions overpass. 2 I will call unto the most high God (even) to the God, that c Who leaveth not his works be gone unperfit. performeth (his promise) toward me. 3 He will sand from d He would rather deliver 〈◊〉 by a miracle, then that I should be ove. come. heaven, and save me from the reproof of him that would swallow me Selah. GOD will sand his mercy, and his truth. 4 My soul (is) among lions: I lie (among) the children of men, that are set on fire: whose teeth (are) e He means their 〈◊〉 & false reports. spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. 5 f Suffer me not to be destroyed to the contempt of thy name. exalt thyself, o God, above the heaven, (and) let thy glory (be) upon all the earth 6 They have leyed a net for my steps? my soul is pressed down: they have digged a pit before me (and) are fallen into the mids of it Seláh. 7 Mine heart is h Thatis, wholly bend to give thee praise for my deliverance. prepared, o God, mine heart is prepared: I will sing and give praise 8 A wake my i He 〈◊〉 that both his heart shall praise God and his tongue shall confess him and also that he will use other means to 〈◊〉ke himself forward to the same. tongue, awake viol and harp, I will awake early. 9 I will praise thee, o Lord, among the people, (and) I will sing unto thee among the nations. 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, (and) thy truth unto the k Thy mercies do not only 〈◊〉 to the jews but 〈◊〉 to though Gentiles. clouds, 11 Exalt thyself, o God, above the heavens, (and) let thy glory (be) upon all the earth. PSAL. LVIII. 1 He describeth the malice of his enemies. the slatterers of Saul who both secretly and openly sought his destruction from home he appealeth to God's judgement. 10 showing that the just shall rejoice, when they see the punishment of the wicked to the glory of God. ¶ To him that excels. Destroy not. A Psal. of David on Michtám. 1 IS it true o a You counsellors of Saul, who under prerence of consulting for the common Wei. h conspiremy death being an innocenc. Congregation, speak you justly? oh sons of men judge you up rightly. 2 Yea, rather you imagine mischiefin (your) heart: b You are not ashamed to execute that 〈◊〉 publicly, 〈◊〉 y have imagined in your hearts. your hands execute cruelty upon the earth. 3 The wicked c That is, enemies to the people of God even from their birth. are strangers from the women be: (even) from the belly have they erred, and speak lies. 4 Their poison is even like the poison of a serpent like the deaf d 〈◊〉 pass in malice, and subtlety the crafty 〈◊〉, which cold 〈◊〉 him self by stepping his ear from the in 〈◊〉 adder (that) stoppeth his ear. 5 Which heareth not the voice of the he be most expert in charming 6 Break their e Take away all occasions & means, Whereby they 〈◊〉 teeth, o God, in their mouther: break the jaws of the young lions o Lord. f Considering 〈◊〉 divine power the showeth that God in a moment can destroy their force 〈◊〉 ereof theybrag brag 7 Let them g A 〈◊〉 his taken raw 〈◊〉 of the pot before he Water see: hiso he desireth God to destroy their entre 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they bring them to pass se. melt like the waters, let them pass away: when he shooteth his arrows (let them be) as broken. 8 Let him consume like a snail that melteth (and like) the untiemelic fruit of a woman (that) hath not seen the sun. 9 As raw flesh before your pots feel (the fire) of thorns (so) let him carry them away a whirl wind in (his) wrath. 10 The righteous shall h With a pure affection rejoice when he seethe the vengeance he shall wash his feet in the i Their punishment and thoughter shallbe so 〈◊〉 blood of the wicked. 11 And men shalsay, k Seeing God governeth all by his providence, he must 〈◊〉 des 〈◊〉 difference 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 godly, and the Wicked. Verily there is fruit for the righteous doubtless there is a God that judgeth in the earth. PLAL. LIX. 1 〈◊〉 being in great danger of Saul, who sent to slay him in his bed praverb unto God, 3 Declareth his innocency, and their fury. 5 Desiring God to destroy all those that sin of malicious wickedness 1. Whom though he keep alive for a time to 〈◊〉 his people, yet in the end he will consume them in his 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 That he may be known to be the God of Iaakób to the end of the world. 16 For this he singeth praises to God assured of his mercies. ¶ To him that excels. Destroy not. A Psal. of 〈◊〉 on a Read psal. 16. 1. Sam. 19 11. Michtam. * When Saul sent and they did watch the house to kill him. 1 O My God, b Though his enemies Were even at hand to destroy him, yet 〈◊〉 assured himself that God had aways enough in his hand 〈◊〉 deliver him. deliver me from mine enemies? defend me from them that rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the wicked doers, and save me from the bloody men. 3 For lo, they have laid wait for my soul the mighty men are gathered against me, not for mine c For I am 〈◊〉 to them War des, and have not offended them offence, not for my sin, o Lord. 4 They run & prepare themselves without a fault (on my part) arise (therefore) to assist me, and behold, 5 Even thou, o Lord God of hosts, o God of Israel awake to visit all the heathen (&) be not d Seeing it apperreineth to God's judgements to pu nish the wicked he 〈◊〉 God to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ven geanceon the reprobat, who mali ciously 〈◊〉 his people. merciful unto all that transgress maliciously, Selah. 6 They go to and fro in the evening: they bark like e He 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 to hungry dogs showing that they are never weary in doing evil. dogs, and go about the city. 7 Behold they f They boast open lie of their Wicked devils and every word is as a sword: for they neither fear God, nor are ashamed of men. brag in their talk (and) sword (are) in their lips: for Who say they doth hear? 8 But thou, o Lord, shalt have them in derision (and) thou shalt laugh at all the heathen. 9 g Though Saul have never so great power, yet I know that thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: therefore will I patiently hope on thee. He is strong (but) I will wait upon thee: for God (is) my defence. 10 My merciful God will h He Will not fail to succout me, when need requireth. prevent me: God will let me se (my desire) upon mine enemies. 11 Slay them i Altogether, but by little, that the people seeing olte times thy judges 〈◊〉 may be mindful of thee, not, jest my people forget it: (but) scatter them abroad by thy power, & k That is their misery & shame they may be as glasses & 〈◊〉 of God's vengeance put them down, o Lord our shield. 12 (For) the sin of their mouth (&) the words of their lips: and let them be taken in their pride, even for their perjury and lies (that) they spoke. 13 l When thy time shall come, & when they have sufficient lie served for an example of vengeance unto other. Consume (them) in (thy) wrath? consume (them) that they be no more: and let them know that God ruleth in Iaakób (even) unto the ends of the world Seláh. 14 And in the evening they m He mocketh at 〈◊〉 vain enterprise, being assured that they shall 〈◊〉 bring their purpose to pass. shall go to and fro (and) bark like dogs, and go about the city. 15 They shall run here and there for meat: (&) surely they shall not be satisfied, though they tarry all night. 16 But I will sing of thy n Which diddest use the 〈◊〉 of a Weak woman to confound the enemy's strength, as 1. Sam 19 2. power, and will praise thy mercy in the morning for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. 17 Unto thee, o my o 〈◊〉 himself to be 〈◊〉 all five rue and 〈◊〉, he attribu 〈◊〉 the whole to God Strength will I sing: for God is my defence (and) my merciful, God. PSAL. LX David being now King over Iudáh and having had ma nigh victories showeth by evident signs, that God elected him King, assuring the people that God will prospero them if they approve the same 11 After he prayeth unto God to finish that that he hath begun. 2 Sam. 8 〈◊〉. & 10 1. 1 Chro 18. 1. ¶ To him that excels upon a These Were certain songs 〈◊〉 the note 〈◊〉 this psalm was sung. Shushan Eduth " Or, Syria, called Mesopotamia. or Michtám. A psal. of David to teach. * When he sought against Aram Nabaraim, and against Arám b Called also Sophene which 〈◊〉 death by Euphrates. Zobáh, when joab returned and slay twelve thousand Edomites in the salt vallei. 1 O God, thou hast castus out, thou hast c For when Saul was not able to resist the enemy, the people fled he there & 〈◊〉 for they cold not be safe in their own houses. scattered us, thou hast been angry, tur ne again unto us. 2 Thus hast made the land to tremble, and hast made it to d as a cleft with an earth quake. gape: heal the breaches thereof, for it is shaken. 3 Thou hast e Thou hast handled thy people sharply in taking from them sense & judgement, in that theiaided Saulthe had given the Wicked King and pursued him, to Whorne, God just tiltle of the realm. showed thy people heavy things? thou hast made us to drink the wine of gidines. 4 (But now) thou hast given f In making me King, thou cast performed thy promise Which seemed to havelost the force. a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of (thy) truth Selah. 5 That thy beloved may be delivered, help with thy right hand and heat me. 6 God hath spoken in his g It is so certain as if it Were spoken by an oracle, that I shall possess 〈◊〉 places, Which Saul had left to his 〈◊〉 holiness: (therefore) I will rejoice: I shall divide Shechem, and measure the valley of Succóth. 7 Gilead (shallbe) mine, and Manasseh (shallbe) mine: Ephraim also (shallbe) the h For it Was strong and Well peopled. strength of mine head: i David means that in this tribe his kingdom shallbe 〈◊〉. Gen 49. 〈◊〉. judah (is) my law giver. 8 Moáb (shallbe) my k In 〈◊〉 vile subjection. wash pot: over Edom will I cast out my 〈◊〉: l For thou Will't 〈◊〉, and fai ne as though thou We 〈◊〉 glad. Palestina show thyself joyful for me. 9 Who will lead me into the m He Was assure that GOD Would give him the strong 〈◊〉 of his enemies Wherein they thought them selves sure. strong city? who will bring me unto Edóm. 10 Will't not thou, oh God, (which) haddest cast us of, and diddest not go forth, oh God, with our armies? 11 Give us help against trouble: for vain cis the help of man. 12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he shall tread down our enemies. PSAL. LXI. 1 Whether that he were in danger of the Ammonites, or being pursued of Absalon, here he crieth to be herded and delivered 8 And confirmed in his kingdom. 1 He promises perpetual praises. ¶ To him that excels on Neginóth. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my cry, o God: give ear unto my prayer. 2 From a From the place, Where I Was 〈◊〉 is head, being driven out of the 〈◊〉 and temple by my son Ab salom. the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee: when mine heart is oppressed, bring me upon the rock that is b Unto the 〈◊〉 Without they help I can not attain. higher than I 3 For thou hast been mine hope, (and) a strong tower against the enemy. 4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle forever, (and) my trust shall be under the 〈◊〉 of thy wings. Selah. 5 For thou, oh God, c There is nothing that doth more strengthen our faith then the remembrance of God's succour in times past, hast herded my desires: thou hast given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name. 6 Thou shalt give the King a d This chief is referred to 〈◊〉 Who liveth 〈◊〉 not only in himself, but also in his members. longlyfe: his years (shallbe) as many ages. 7 He shall devil before God for ever: prepare e For the stability of my kingdom standeth in thy mercy and truth. mercy and faithfulness (that) they may preserve him. 8 So will I always sing praise unto thy Name in performing daily my vows. PSAL. LXII. This Psalm 〈◊〉 containeth meditations, whereby David encourageth himself to trust in God against the assaults of temptations. And because our minds are easily drawn from God by the allurements of the world he sharply reproveth this vanity, to the intent he might cleave fast to the Lord ¶ To the excellent musician * jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1. Chro. 16. 41. 1 YEt a Though Satan tempted him to murmur against God, yet he bridled his 〈◊〉, and resting upon God's 〈◊〉, beareth his cross patiently. my soul keepeth silence unto God: of him (cometh) my salvation. 2 b It appeareth by the often repetition of this Word, that the Prophet abode manifolds 〈◊〉, but by 〈◊〉 on God and by patience he 〈◊〉 came them all. Yet he is my strength and my salvation, (and) my defence: (therefore) I shall not much be moved. 3 How long will you imagine mischief against a c He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 self, being 〈◊〉 Whom God had appointed to the kingdom. man? you shallbe all slain: (you shallbe) as a bowed brickwall, (or) as a d Though you 〈◊〉 to be in honour, yet God Will suddenly 〈◊〉 you. brickwall shaken. 4 Yet they consult to cast him down from his dignity: their delight is in lies, they bless with their mouths, but curse with their hearts. Selah. 5 e David Was 〈◊〉 moved 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 troubles: therefore he 〈◊〉 up himself to 〈◊〉 in God. Yet my soul keep thou silence unto God: for mine hope (is) in him. 6 Yet is he my strength, and my salvation, (and) my defence: (therefore) I shall not be moved 7 In God (is) my salvation and my f These 〈◊〉 and often 〈◊〉tions Were necessary to 〈◊〉 his faith against the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 glory, the rock of my strength: in God (is) my trust. 8 Trust in him alway, you people: g He 〈◊〉 heth us of our Wicked 〈◊〉, Which 〈◊〉 hide our 〈◊〉, and bite on the 〈◊〉, then utter our grief to God to obtain remedy. power out your hearts before him, (for) GOD (is) our hope. Selah. 9 Yet the children of men (are) vanity, the chief men (are) lies: to lay them upon a balance they are altogether lighter than vanity. 10 Trust not in oppression nor in robbery, h Give yourselves wholly to God by putting away all things that are contrary to his Law be not vain: if riches increase, set not your heart thereon. 11 God spoke i He hath plainly 〈◊〉 Witness of his power, so that hove needeth to doubt thereof. once or twice, I have herded it, that power (belongeth) unto God. 12 And to thee, o Lord, mercy: for thou k So that the Wicked shall 〈◊〉 thy power, and the godly thy mercy. rewardest every one according to his work. PSAL. LXIII. 1 David after he had been in great danger by Saulin the desert of Ziph, made this Psalm. 3 Wherein he giveth thanks to God for his wondered deliverance in whose mercies he trusted, even in the mids of his miseries. 9 Prophesying the destruction of God's enemies. 11 And con 〈◊〉 happiness to all them that trust in the Lord ¶ A Psalm of David when he was in the a To Wit, of 〈◊〉 1. 〈◊〉. 23. 14. wilderness of judah. 1 O God, thou art my God, early will I seek thee: my soul b Though he Was both 〈◊〉 & in great distress, yet he made god his 〈◊〉 & above all meat and drink. thirsteth for thee: my flesh longeth greatly aster thee in a baren and dry land without water. 2 Thus c In this misery I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the contemplation of thy power and 〈◊〉, as if I Were in thy Sanctuary. I behold thee (as) in the Sanctuary, when I behold thy power and thy glory. 3 For thy loving kindness (is) better than life: (therefore) my lips shall praise thee. 4 Thus will I magnify thee (all) my life, (and) lift up mine hands in thy Name. 5 My soul shall be satisfied, as with d The ren 〈◊〉 ce of thy favour is more swear unto then all the pleasures and 〈◊〉 of the World. maro we and fatness, and my mouth shall praise (thee) with joyful lips. 6 When I remember thee on my bed, (and when) I think upon thee in thee (night) watches. 7 Because thou hast been mine helper, therefore under the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul e He assureth himself by the Spirit of God to have the gift of constancy. cleaneth unto thee: (for) thy right hand upholdeth me. 9 Therefore they that seek my soul to destroy it, they shall go into the lowest parts of the earth. 10 f He prophesieth of the destruction of Saul, and them that take his part, Whose bodies shall not be buried, but be devoured With wild beasts. They shall cast him down with the edge of the sword, (and) they shall be a portion for foxes. 11 But the King shall rejoice in God, (and) all that g All that 〈◊〉 by GOD a 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉 him, shall rejoice in this Worthy King. swear by him shall rejoice (in him:) for the mouth of them that speak lies, shall be stopped. PSAL. LXIIII 1 David prayeth against the fury and false reports of his enemies. 7 He declareth their punishemen and destruction 10 To the comfort of the just and the glory of God. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my a in that he calleth to God with his 〈◊〉 is a sign that 〈◊〉 prayer was vehement, and that his life was in danger. voice, oh God, in my prayer: pray serve my life from fear of the enemy: 2 Hide me from the b That is, from their 〈◊〉 malice. conspiracy of the wicked, (and) from the c To wit, their outward violence. rage of the workers of iniquity. 3 Which have whet their tongue like a sword, and shot (for) their arrows d False reports and slanders. bitter words: 4 To 〈◊〉 at the upright in secret: they shoot at him suddenly, and e To be without fear of God and reverence of man is a sign of reprobation. fear not. 5 They f The more that the wicked se God's children in misery, the more bold, and impudent are they in 〈◊〉 them encourage themselves (in) a wicked purpose: they common together to 〈◊〉 snares privily, (and) say, Who shall see them? 6 They have 〈◊〉 out iniquities, (and) have accomplished that which they sought out, even every one g There is no way so 〈◊〉 and subtle to do hurt, which they invented not for his destruction. (his) secret (thoughts,) and the depth of (his) heart. 7 But God will shoot an arrow at them suddenly: their strokes shall be (at once.) 8 They shall 'cause their own tongue to fall upon them: (and) whosoever shall see them, shall h To see gods 〈◊〉 judgements against them, and how he hath caught them in their own snares flee away. 9 And all men shall see it, and declare the work of God, and they shall understand, what he hath wrought. 10 (But) the righteous i When they shall 〈◊〉 that he will be favourable to them, as he was to his servant David. shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in him: and all that are upright of heart, shall rejoice. PSAL. LXV. 1 A praise and thanks giving unto God by the faithful, who are signified by Zion 4 For the choosing, 〈◊〉 and governance of them. 9 And 〈◊〉 the plentiful blessings powered forth upon all the earth, but specially toward his Church. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm or song of David. 1 O God, a Thou givest day lie new occasion to thy Church to praile thee. praise waiteth for thee in Zión, and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 1 (Because thou) hearest the prayer, unto thee shall all b Not 〈◊〉 the jews, but 〈◊〉 the Gentiles in the kingdom of 〈◊〉. flesh come. 3 Wicked deeds c He 〈◊〉 it to his sins of the people, that God, who was accustomed to as silly them, 〈◊〉 draweth his succour from them. have prevailed against me (but) thou will't be merciful unto our trans gressions. 4 〈◊〉 (is he, whom) thou choosest and causest to come (to thee:) he shall devil in thy courts, (and) we shall be satisfied with the pleasures of thy House, (even) of thy holy Temple. 5 O God of our salvation, thou will't d Thou will't declare thyself to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of thy Church in destroy thine enemies, as thou diddest in the 〈◊〉 Sea. answer us with fearful (signs) in (thy) righteousness, oh (thou) the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are far of in the e As of all barba 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of. sea. 6 He stablisheth the mountains by his power: (and) is girded about with strength. 7 He appeaseth the f He showeth that there 〈◊〉 no part nor 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the world, which is not governed by God's power and providence. noise of the seas (and) the 〈◊〉 of the waves thereof, and the tumults of the people. 8 They also, that devil in the uttermost parts (of the earth,) shallbe afraid of thy signs: thou shalt make ” Ebr. The going forth of the morning and of the evening. the East and the West to rejoice. 9 〈◊〉 visitest the earth, and water it: thou g To wit, with 〈◊〉. makest it very rich: the h That is, Shiloah or, the rain. River of God is full of water: thou preparest them corn: for so thou appointest i Thou hast appo 〈◊〉 ted the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forth feed to man's use. it. 10 Thou k By this deser 〈◊〉 he showeth that all the order of nature is ateshmonie of gods love toward us, who causeth all 〈◊〉 to serve 〈◊〉 necessity. water abundantly the furrows thereof: thou causest (the rain) to descend into the valle is thereof: thou makest it soft with showers, (and) blessed the bud thereof. 11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness, and thy steps drop fatness. 12 They drop (upon) the pastures of the wilderness: & the hills shall be compassed with gladness 13 The pastures are clad with sheep: the valleys l That is, the dume creatures shall not only rejoice for a time 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉, but shall continually sing. also shall be covered with corn: (therefore) they shout for joy, i Thou hast appo 〈◊〉 ted the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forth feed to man's use. and sing. PSAL. LXVI. 1 He provoked all men to praise the Lord and to consider his works. 6 He setteth forth the power of God to affray the rebels. 10 And showeth how God hath delivered Israel from great bondage and afflictions. 13 He promises to give sacrifice. 16 And provoketh all men to hear what God hath done for him and to praise his Name. ¶ To him that excels. A song, or Psalm. 1 Rejoice in God, a He 〈◊〉 that all 〈◊〉 shall come to the knowledge of God, who then was only know 〈◊〉 judea. all you (inhabitants) of the earth. 2 Sing for the the glory of his Name: make his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 3 Say unto God, how terrible art thou (in) thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thy enemies be b As the faithful shall obey God willingly: so the insideles for 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 themselves to be subject. in subjection unto thee 4 All the world shall worship thee, & sing unto thee, (even) sing of thy Name. Selah. 5 c He toucheth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of man, who is cold in the consideration of gods works. Come and behold the works of God: he is terrible in (his) doing toward the sons of men. 6 He hath turned the Sea into dry land: they pass through the river on foot: there did we rejoice in him. d His providence is wonderful in maintening their estate. 7 He ruleth the world with his power: his eyes behold the nations: the rebeilious shall not e He proveth that god will ex tend his 〈◊〉 all so to the 〈◊〉, because he punished 〈◊〉 them such as 〈◊〉 not obey his calling. exalt themselves. Selah. 8 Praise our God, you people, and make the voy ce of his praise to be herded. 9 Which f He 〈◊〉 some special benefit, that god had showed to his Church of the sews in delivering them from great danger: whereof or of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the Genules shallbe partakers holdeth our souls in life, and suffereth not our feet to slip. 10 For thou, o God, hast proved us, thou haste tried us as silver is tried. 11 Thou hast brought us into the g The condition of the Church is here 〈◊〉, which is to be led by God's promise vidence into 〈◊〉 bless, to be subject under 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 into 〈◊〉 dangers. snare, (and) laid a straight (chain) upon our loins. 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads: we went into fire and into water, but thou broghtest us out into a wealthy (place) 13 I will go into thy h The duty of the faithful is here described, which are 〈◊〉 unmindful to rendre GOD praise for his benefits. House with burned offerings, (and) will pay thee my vows. 14 Which my lips have promised, and my mouth hath spoken in mine affliction. 15 I will offer unto thee the burned offerings of fat rams with incense: I will prepare bullocks and goats. Selah. 16 i It is not enough to have received Gods benefits & to be mindful thereof, but also we are bound to make others to profit thereby & praise God. Come (and) hearken, all you that fear God, and I will tell you what he hath done to my soul. 17 I called unto him with my mouth, and he was exalted with my tongue. 18 k If I delight in wickedness, God will not hea〈◊〉 me: but if I confess it, he will receive me. If I regard wickedness in mine heart, the Lord will not hear me. 19 But God hath herded (me, and) considered the voice of my prayer. 20 Praised (be) God, which hath not put back my prayer, nor his mercy from me. PSAL. LXVII. 1 A prayer of the Church to obtain the favour of God & to be lightened with his countenance, 2 To the end that his way & judgements may be known throughout the earth. 7 And finally is declareth the kingdom of God, which should be universally erected at the coming of Christ. ¶ To him that excels on Neginóth. A Psal. or song. 1 GOd be merciful unto us, & bless us, (&) a That is, move our hearts with his holy Spirit, that we may 〈◊〉 his favour towards us, cause his face to shine among us. Selah 2 That b That 〈◊〉 jews & Genriles may know God's covenant made with them. they may know thy way upon earth (and) thy saving health among all nations. 3 Let the people praise thee, o God: let all the people praise thee. 4 c By these often 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that the people can never rejoice sufficiently & give thanks for the great benefits that they shall receive under the kingdom of Christ. Let the people be glad & rejoice: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, & govern the nations upon the earth. Selah. 5 Let the people praise thee, o God: let all the people praise thee. 6 (Then) shall d He showeth that where God favoureth, there shallbe abundance of all other things the earth bring for the her increase, (and) God, (even) our God shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth e When they 〈◊〉 his great benefits both spiritual & corporal towards them. shall fear him. PSAL. LXVIII. 1 In this psalm David setteth forth as in a glass the wondered mercies of God toward his people: 5 who by all means & most strange sorts declared himself to them. 15 And therefore God's Church by reason of his promises graces and victories doth excel without comparison all worldly things. 34 He exhorteth therefore all men to praise God for ever. ¶ To him that excels, A psalm or song of 〈◊〉. 1 GOd a The Prophet showeth that albeit God suffereth the wicked, tyrants to oppress his Church for a time yet at length he will be revenged of them. will arise, (and) his enemies shallbe scattered: they also that hate him, shall flee before him. 2 As the smoke vanisheth, (so) 〈◊〉 thou drive (them) away: (and) as wax melteth before the fire, (so) shall the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 b He showeth that when God declareth his power against the wicked, that it is for the commodity & 〈◊〉 of his Church, which praise him therefore. But the righteous shallbe glad, (&) rejoice before God: yea, they shall leap for joy. 4 Sing unto God, (and) sing praises unto his Name: exalt him, that rideth upon the heavens in his Name c jah & 〈◊〉 are the names of God, which do signify his 〈◊〉 & majesty incomprehensible, sothant hereby is declared that all idols are but vanity, and that the God of Israel, is the only true God. jah, and rejoice before him. 5 (He is) a Father of the 〈◊〉, and a judge of the widows, (even) God in his holy habitation. 6 God d He giveth children 〈◊〉 them, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 childeles, and 〈◊〉 creaseth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. maketh the solitary to devil in families, (and). delivereth them that were prisoners in stocks: but the rebellious shall dwell in a e which is barren of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they had abused. dry land. 7 f He 〈◊〉 that God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 belongeth to his Church, as 〈◊〉 by their wone derful 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out of Egypt. O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people: when thou wentest through the wilderness, [Selah] 8 The earth 〈◊〉; and the heavens dropped at the presence of his God: (even) Sinái (was moved) at the presence of God, (even) the God of Israel. 9 Thou, o God, sendest a gracious rain (upon) thy inheritance, and thou diddest refresh it when it was weary. 10 Thy Congregation dwelled therein: (for) thou, ö God, hast of thy g God blessed the land of 〈◊〉 because he had choose that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his Church goodness prepared it for the poor. 11 The Lord gave matter to the h 〈◊〉 fashion than was that women 〈◊〉 songs after the victory, as 〈◊〉, Deboráh 〈◊〉 & others. women to tell of the great army. 12 Kings of the armies did flee: they did flee and i The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so great that not only the soldiers but women also had part thereof she that remained in the house, divided the spoil. 13 Though you have lain among k Though 〈◊〉 suf far his church for a time to he in black darkness, you he will restore it & 〈◊〉 i most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. pots, (yet shall you be as) the wings of a dove that is covered with silver, & whose feathers (are like) yellow gold. 14 When the Almighty scattered Kings l In the land of 〈◊〉, where his Church was. in it, it was white as the snow in Zalmonn. 15 m 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God doth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all worldly things. 〈◊〉 in 'pon pe, 〈◊〉 on ward 〈◊〉, but by the inward grace of God. which there remains 〈◊〉 see of his 〈◊〉 there. The mountain of God (is like) the moun ta'en of Bashán: (it is) an high Mountain, (as) mount Basháu. 16 n why boast 〈◊〉 of your strength & beauty against this Mountain of God? Why leap you, you high mountains? as for this Mountain, God delighteth to devil in it: yea, the Lord will devil in it for ever. 17 The charets of God (are) twenty thousand thousands Angels, (and) the Lord is among them, (as) in the Sanctuary of Sinái. 18 Thou art go up on high: thou hast o As God over came the enemies of his 〈◊〉, took them prisoners, & made t en 〈◊〉 so Christ, which is God manifested in flesh, subdued Satan & sin ne under us, and gave unto his Church most liberal gifts of 〈◊〉 Spirit, Eph. 4, 8. led captivity captive, (and) received gifts for men: yea, even the rebellious (hast thou led,) thtthe Lord God might devil (there.) 19 Praised (be) the Lord, (even) the God of our salvation, (which) ladeth us daily (with benefits.) Selah. 20 This (is) our God, (even) the God that saveth (us): and to the Lord God (belong) the p In most extre me dangers God hath 〈◊〉 ways to deliver his. issues of death. 21 Surely God will wound the head of his enemies, (and) the heerie pate of him that walketh in his sins. 22 The Lord hath said, I will bring (my people) again from q As he delivered his Church once 〈◊〉 Og of Barhán & other tyrants, & from the dangers of the read Sea, so will he still do as often as necessity requireth. Bashán: I will bring them again from the depths of the Sea: 23 That thy foot may be dipped in blood, (&) the tongue of thy dogs (in the blood) of the enemies, (even) in r That is, in the blood of that great slaughter, where dogs shall lap blood. it. 24 They have seen, o God, thy s That is how thou, which are chief King, 〈◊〉 out 〈◊〉 thy people to water, and 〈◊〉 them the victory. doings, the doings of my God, (&) my King, (which art) in the Sanctuary. 25 The t He describeth the order of the people, when they 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to give 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the victory, singers went before, the players of instruments after: in the mids (were) the maids playing with timbrels. 26 Praise you God in the assemblies, (and) the Lord, (you that are) of the fountain u Which come of the 〈◊〉 jaakob. of Israel. 27 There (was) x 〈◊〉 is call led little, because he was the youngest son of jaakob. little Benjamin (with) their y Who was some chief 〈◊〉 of the tribe. ruler, (and) the princes of Iudáh (with) their assembly, the princes of Zebulunn, (and) the princes of Nephtali. 28 Thy God hath appointed thy strength: establish, o GOD, that, (which) thou hast wrought in us. 29 z Declare out of thy 〈◊〉 palace thy power for the defence of thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Out of thy Temple upon Jerusalem: (&) Kings shall bring presents unto thee. 30 Destroy the company of the spearmen, (and) multitude of the mighty bulls with the calves of the people, that a He desireth that the 〈◊〉 of the mighty may be destroved, which accustomed to ga 〈◊〉 shoes with silver: & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pomp thought themselves above 〈◊〉 men. tread under feet pieces of silver: scatter the people that delight in war. 31 (Then) shall the princes come out b He prophesieth that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 come to the true knowledge & woe 〈◊〉 of God. of Egypt Ethiopia shall haste to stretch her hands unto God. 32 Sing unto God, o you kingdoms of the earth sing praise unto the Lord, [Séláh] 33 To him that rideth upon the most high heavens, (which were from) the beginning: behold he will sand out by his c By his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 she will make himself to be known the God of 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. voice a mighty sound. 34 Ascribe the power to God: (for) his majesty (is) upon Israel, and his strength (is) in the clouds. In 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 people. 35 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy c He alludeth to the 〈◊〉 which was divided into 〈◊〉 parts. places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto the people: praised (be) God. PSAL. LXIX, 1 The complaints, prayers, fervent zeal & great anguish of David is set forth as a figure of Christ & all his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 The malicious cruelty of the enemies, 22 And their punishment also, 26 Where judas & such traitors are accursed 30 He gathereth courage in his affliction & of 〈◊〉 praises unto God, 32 Which are more acceptable than all sacrifices: whereof all the afflicted may take comfort 35 Finally he doth provoke all creatures to praises, 〈◊〉 of the kingdom of Christ, & the preservation of the Church, where all the 〈◊〉, 37 And their seed shall dwell for ever. ¶ To him that excels upon a Of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Psal. 45. Shoshannim. A Psalm of David. 1 Save me, o God: for the b David signifieth by the waters, in what great dange she was, out of the which God did deliver him. waters are entered even to (my) soul. 2 I stick fast in the deep mire, where no c No 〈◊〉 or stableness to settle my feet. stay (is:) I am come into deep waters, & the streams run over me. 3 I am weary of crying: my throat is dry mine d Though his senses failed him, yet his faith 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 to pray. eyes fail, while I wait for my God. 4 They that hate me without a cause, are mother than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, (and) are mine enemies e Condemning me 〈◊〉. falsely are mighty, so that I restored that which I f 〈◊〉 judged me poor 〈◊〉 as a thief and gave my goods to o 〈◊〉 as though I had stolen them took not. 5 O God, thou knowest my g Though 〈◊〉 guilty to thee ward yet am I innocent to ward them. foolishness, & my faults are not hide from thee, 6 Let not them that trust in thee, o Lord God of hosts, be ashamed for h Let not mine evil 〈◊〉 of the enemies be an occasion, that the faithful fall from thee. me: let not those that seek thee, be confounded through me, oh God of Israel. 7 For thy sake have I suffered reproof: shame hath covered my face. 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, even an alien unto my mother's sons. 9 i 〈◊〉 I saw thy enemies pretend thy Name only in mouth, and in their life, deny the same, thy holy Spirit thrust me for ward, to 〈◊〉 them & defend thy glory. For the zeal of thy house hath eaten me and the rebukes of them that rebuked thee, are fallen upon me. 10 I k My zeal moved me to lament & pray for my salvation. wept and my soul fasted, but that was to my reproof. 11 I put on a sack also: and I because a proverb unto them. 12 They that l The more 〈◊〉 sought to win them to God, the more they were against him both poor and rich. sat in the gate, spoke of me, and the drunkards sang (of me.) 13 But Lord, (I make) my prayer unto thee in an m Knowing that albeit I suffer now trouble, yet thou hast a time, wherein thou hast appointed my 〈◊〉. acceptable time, (even) in the multitude of thy 〈◊〉: oh God, hear me in the truth of thy salvation. 14 Deliver me out of the mire, that I sink not let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the n He showeth a liudie faith, in that that he assureth himself, that God is favourable to him, when he seemeth to be angry: & at hand, when he seemeth 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 of. deep waters. 15 Let not the waterflood drown me, neither let the deep swallow me up: and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 16 Hear me, oh Lord, for thy loving kindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. 17 And o Not that he sea read that God would not hear him, but that care made him to think that God differred long. hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble make haste (and) hear me. 18 Draw near unto my soul (and) redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies. 19 Thou hast known my reproof & my shame & my 〈◊〉: all mine p Thou seest that I am beset as a 〈◊〉 among ma nigh wolves. adversaries (are) before thee. 20 Rebuke hath broken mine heart, and I am full of heaviness, and q He showeth that it is in vain to put our trust in men in our great 〈◊〉, but that our comfort only dependeth of God: for man rather increaseth our sorrows, then diminisheth them, john 19, 29. I looked (for some) to have pity (on me,) but there was none: and for comforters, but I found none. 21 For they gave me gall in my meat, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink. 22 Let their r He desireth God to execute his iud gements against the reprobate, which can not by any manes be turned, Rom. 〈◊〉, 9 table be a snare before them, and their prosperity (their) ruin. 23 Let their eyes be blinded that they see not: & make their s Take both iud gement & power 〈◊〉 them. loins alway to tremble. 24 power out thy anger upon them, and let thy wrathful displeasure take them. 25 Let their t Punish not one lie them, but their posterity, which shallbe like unto them. habitation be void, (&) let none devil in their tents. 26 For they persecute him, whom thou hast smitten: and they add unto the soro we of them whom thou hast wounded. 27 Lay u By their continuence & increa sing in their sins let it be know en that they be of the reprobate. iniquity upon their iniquity, and let them not come into thy righteousness. 28 Let them be put out of the x They which seemed by their profession to have be ne written in thy book, yet by their 〈◊〉 prove 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, let them be known as reprobate. book of life, ne there let them be written with the righteous. 29 When I am poor and in heaviness, thy help, oh God, shall exalt me. 30 I will praise the Name of God with a song, and magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 (This) also shall please the Lord better than a y There is no 〈◊〉, which God more 〈◊〉, than thankefgiving for his benefits. young bullock, that hath horns and houses. 32 The humble shall see (this, &) they that seek God, shallbe glad, and your heart shall live. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his z For as he delivered his servant 〈◊〉, so will he do all that are in destres, and call upon him. prisoners. 34 Let heaven & earth praise him: the seas and all that moveth in them. 35 For God will save Zionn, and build the cities of Iudáh, that men may devil there and have it in possession. 36 The a Under the temporal promise of the land of Canaan he comprehendeth the promise of lice ever 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 and their 〈◊〉. seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his Name, shall dwell therein. PSAL. LXX. 1 He prayeth to be right speedily delivered. 2 He desireth the shame of his enemies. 4 And the joyful comfort of all those that seek the Lord ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David to put in a Which might put him in remembrance of his deliverance. remembrance. 〈◊〉. 40. 14. 1 O * God, b He teacheth us to be earnest in prayer, though god seem to stay: for at his time he will hear us. (hast thee) to deliver me: make haste to help me, o Lord. 2 Let them be c He was assured that the more they raged, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to destruction and he the nearer to his deliverance. confounded and put to shame, that seek my soul: let them be turned back ward and put to rebuke, that desire mine hurt 3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame, which said, Aha, aha. 4 (But) let all those that seek thee, be joyful and glad in thee, and let all that love thy salvation, say always, God be praised. d Hereby we are taught not to 〈◊〉 at others in their 〈◊〉, jest the same fall on our 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 5 Now I am e 〈◊〉 he had 〈◊〉 Gods help before, he groundeth on experience and boldly seeketh unto him for secure. poor and needy: o God, make haste to me: thou art mine helper, and my delinerer: o Lord, make no tarrying. PSAL. LXXI. Psal. 3 1 He prayeth in faith, established by the word of the promise. 5 And confirmed by the 〈◊〉 of God from his youth. 10 He complaineth of the cruelty of the enemies. 17 And desireth GOD to continued his graces toward him. 12 Promising to be mindful and thank full for the same. 1 IN * a He 〈◊〉 to God with full 〈◊〉 rance of faith, that he will deliver him from his adversaries. thee, o Lord, I trust: let me never be ashamed. 2 Rescue me and deliver me in thy b By declaring thyself true of promise. righteousness: incline thy ear unto me and 〈◊〉 me. 3 Be thou my strong rock, whereunto I may alway resort: thou c Thou haste infinite means, and all creatures are at thy commandment: therefore show some sign, whereby I shallbe delivered haste given commandment to save me: for thou art my rock, and my fortress. 4 Deliver me, o my GOD, out of the hand d That is, from Absolom, Ahithophel and that conspiracy. of the wicked: out of the hand of the evil and cruel man. 5 For thou art mine hope, oh Lord God, (even) my e He strengtheneth his faith by the experience of God's benefits, who did not one lie preserve him in his mother's belly, but took him thence, and ever since hath 〈◊〉 him. trust from my youth. 6 Upon thee have I been stayed from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be always of thee. 7 I am become as it were a f All the world wondereth at me because of my miseries, aswell they in authority as the common people, yet being assured of thy favour I remained steadfast. monster unto many: but thou art my sure trust. 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise, (and) with thy glory every day. 9 Cast me not of in the time of g Thou that didst help me in my youth, when I had more strength, help me now so much the more in mine old age and weakness. age: forsake me not when my strength faileth. 10 For mine enemies speak of me, and they that lay wait for my 〈◊〉, take their counsel together. 11 Saying, h Thus the wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 gh he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them, 〈◊〉 suffer 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fall into 〈◊〉 hands. God hath forsaken him: pursue and take him, for their is none to deliver (him.) 12 Go not far from me, o God: i In 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his God, 〈◊〉 back the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 had for 〈◊〉 my God, hast thee to help me. 13 Letthen be confounded (and) consumed that are against my soul: let them be covered with reproof and confusion, that seek mine hurt. 14 But I will wait continually, and will praise thee more and more. 15 My mouth shall daily rehearse thy righteousness, (and) thy salvation: k Because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 toward me are 〈◊〉, I can not but continually meditate and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. for I know not the number. 16 I will l I will remain steadfast, being upholden with the power of god go forward in the strength of the Lord God, (and) will make mention of thy righteousness, (even) of thy only. 17 O GOD, thou hast taught me from my youth even until now: (therefore) will I tell of thy wondrous works. 18 m He 〈◊〉 that as he 〈◊〉 begun, he would so continued his benefits, that his liberality may have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Yea, even unto (mine) old age and grey head, o God: forsake me not, until I have declared thy arm unto (this) generation, (and) thy power to all them, that shall come. 19 And thy n Thy just 〈◊〉 mance of thy 〈◊〉. righteousness, o God, (I will exalt) on high: for thou hast done great things: o 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 breaketh through all 〈◊〉, & by this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 praiseth the power of God. o God, who is like unto thee! 20 Which haste showed me great troubles and p As he 〈◊〉 seth that God is the only author of his 〈◊〉: so he acknowledgeth that these 〈◊〉 were sent unto him by God's providence. adversities, (but) thou will't return (and) revive me, and will't come again, (and) take me up 〈◊〉 the depth of the earth. 21 Thou will't increase mine honour, and retur ne (and) comfort me. 22 Therefore will I praise thee (for) thy q He confesseth that his 〈◊〉 tarriance was well recompensed, when God performed his promise. faith fullness, oh God, upon instrument (and) viol: unto thee will sing upon the harp, oh holy one of Israel. 23 My lips will rejoice when I sing unto thee: and my r For there 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God, except it come from 〈◊〉 heart: and 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in nothing, but wherein God may be glorified. soul, which thou hast delivered. 24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness daily: for they are confounded and brought unto shame, that seek mine hurt. PSAL. LXXII. 1 He prayeth for the prosperous estate of the kingdom of Solomon who was the figure of Christ. 4 Vnderwhome shall be 〈◊〉 peace and 〈◊〉. 10 Unto whom all Kings and all nations shall do 〈◊〉. 17 Whose name and power shall endure for ever, and in whom all nations shallbe blessed. ¶ A Psalm a Composed by David as touching the reign of his 〈◊〉 Solomon. of Solomon. 1 Give thy b Endue the king with the Spirit of wisdom and justice that he reign not as do the worldly ty rants judgements to the King, oh God, and thy righteousness to the Kings, c To wit, to his posterity. son. 2 (Then) shall he judge thy people in righteousness, and thy poor with equity. 3 The d When justice reigneth, 〈◊〉 the places most 〈◊〉 shall be 〈◊〉 with thy blessings. mountains and the hyls shall bring peace to the people by justice. 4 He shall e He showeth wherefore the sword is committed to Kings: to wit, to defend the innocent and suppress the wicked. judge the poor of the people: he shall save the children of the needy, and shall subdue the oppressor. 5 They shall f The people shall embrace thy true religion, when thou givest a King, that 〈◊〉 according to the word. fear thee as long as the son and moon endureth, from generation to generation. 6 He shall come g As this is 〈◊〉 in allgodly kings so is it chief verified in Christ, who with his heavenly dew maketh his church ever to floris he. down like the rain upon the mown grass, (and) as the showers that water the earth. 7 In his days shall the righteousness flourish, and abundance of peace (shallbe) so long as the moon endureth. 8 His dominion shallbe also from h That is, from the read Sea to the Sea called 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forward: meaning that 〈◊〉 king doom should be large & universal sea to sea, and from the River unto the ends of he land. 9 They that devil in the wilderness, shall kneel before him, & his enemies shallicke the dust 10 The Kings of i Of 〈◊〉 and of all other 〈◊〉 beyond the sea, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 caneth by the 〈◊〉. Tarshishand of the yles shall bring presents: the Kings k That is, of Ara 〈◊〉 that: iche 〈◊〉, whereof Sheba was a part bordering upon Ethiopia. of Sheba and Seba shall bring gifts. 11 Yea, all Kings shall worship him: all nations shall serve him. 12 For he shall deliver the poor when he crieth: the needy also, and him that hath no helper. 13 He shallbe merciful to the poor and needy, and shall preserve the souls of the poor. 14 He shall redeem their souls from deceit and violence, and dear shall their blood be in his sight. 15 Yea, he shall live, and unto him shall they give of the m God will both prospero hyslyfe, and also make the people most willing to 〈◊〉 him gold of Shebá: they shall also pray for him continually, (and) daily bless him. 16 An handful of corn shallbe (sown) in the earth, (even) in the top of the mountains, 〈◊〉 Though tyrants pass not to shed blood, yet this godly King shall preserve his subjects from all kind of wrong (and) the n Under such a King shallbe most great plenty, both of 〈◊〉 and also of the increase of mankind. fruit thereof shall shake like (the trees) of Lebanon: and the (children) shall flourish out of the city like the grass of the earth. 17 His name shallbe for ever: his name shall in dure as long as the sun: all nations shall bless see o They shall 〈◊〉 to God for his continuance, and 〈◊〉 own that God doth prospero them for his sake. him, and be blessed in him. 18 Blessed (be) the Lord God, (even) the God of Israel, which only doth p 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 preserve his 〈◊〉 that neither the King nor the kingdom can continued wondrous things 19 And blessed (be) his glorious Name for ever and let all the earth be filled with his glory. So be it, even so be it. HERE END THE q Concernt 〈◊〉 son Solomon. prayers of David, the son of Ishai. PSAL. LXXIII. 1 The Prophet teacheth by his example that neither the worldly prosperity of the 〈◊〉. 14 Nor yet the affliction of the good aught to discourage God's children but rather aught to move us to consider our Father's 〈◊〉, and to 'cause us to reverence God's iudgemen s. 19 For asmuch as the wicked vanish away. 24 And the godly 〈◊〉 into life 〈◊〉. 28 In hope whereof he resigneth himself into God's hands. ¶ A Psalm committed to Asaph. 1 YEt a As it were between hope and despair 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forth into this affection, being assured that God would continued his favour toward such as were godly in deed, and not 〈◊〉. God is good to Israel: (even,) to the pure in heart. 2 As for me, my feet were almost go: my steps had well near slip. 3 For I fretted at the foolish, (when) I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are b The wicked in this lice live 〈◊〉 pleasure, and are not drawn to death like prisoners, that is by sickness, which is deaths messenger. no bands in their death, but they are lusty (and) strong. 5 They are not in trouble (as other) men, neither are they plagued with (other) men. 6 c They glory in their pride as some do in their chains: and in 〈◊〉, assome do in apparel. Therefore pride (is) as a chain unto them, (and) cruelty covereth them (as) a garment. 7 Their eyes stand out for fatness: ” Ebr. They pass the desires of the heart. they have more than heart can wish. 8 They are licentious, and speak wickedly of (their) oppression: they take presumptuously. 9 They d They 〈◊〉 God and fear not his power, & rail upon men, because they 〈◊〉 me themselves above all others. set their mouth against heaven, and their tongue walketh through the earth. 10 Therefore his e Not only the reprobate, but also the people of God often 〈◊〉 lal being the pro sperous estate of the wiched, and are 〈◊〉 whelmed with 〈◊〉, thinking that God conside 〈◊〉 not a right the 〈◊〉 of the godly. people turn hither: for waters of a full (cup) are wrung out to them. 11 And they f Thus the 〈◊〉 moveth even the godly to dispute with God touching their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the prosperity of the wicked. say, How doth God know it? or is there knowledge in the most High? 12 Lo, these are the wicked, yet prospero they always, (and) increase in riches. 13 Certainly I have cleansed mine heart in vain, and washed mine hands in innocency. 14 For daily have I been punished, and chastened (every) morning. 15 If I say, g If I give place to this wicked thought, I offend against thy 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 thou disposest 〈◊〉 things most wise lie, and 〈◊〉 thy children in their 〈◊〉 dangers. I will judge thus, behold the generation of thy children: I have trespassed. 16 Then thought I to know this, (but) it was to peineful for me. 17 Until I went into the h Until I entered into thy school & learned by thy word and 〈◊〉 Spirit, that thou orderest all things most wisely and justly. Sanctuary of God: (then) understood I their end. 18 Surely thou hast set them in slippery places, (and) castest them down into desolation. 19 How suddenly are they destroyed, perished (and) i By thy fearful judgement. horribly consumed. 20 As a dream when one awaketh! o Lord, when k When thou openest our eyes to consider thy 〈◊〉 felicity, we contemn all their vain pomp. thou raisest us up, thou shalt make their image despised. 21 Certainly mine heart was vexed, and I was pricked in my reins: 22 So foolish was I and ignorant: I was a l For the more that man goeth about by his own reason to seek out God's judgements, the more doth he declare him silly a beast. beast before thee. 23 Yet I was always m By faith I was assured that thy providence did watch all ways over me to preserve me. with thee: thou hast held (me) by my right-hand. 24 Thou will't guide me by thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in n He sought neither help nor comfort of any save of God only. heaven (but thee?) and I have desired none in the earth with thee. 26 My flesh faileth and mine heart (also: but) God (is) the strength of mine heart, and my o He teacheth us to 〈◊〉 ourselves, to have God our whole sufficiency, & only contentment. portion for ever. 27 Forlo, they that withdraw themselves from thee, shall perish: thou destroyest all them that p That is, forsake thee to seek others. go a whoring from thee. 28 As form, it is good for me q Though all the world shrink from God, yet he promises to 〈◊〉 in him and to magnify his works, to draw near to God: (therefore) I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works. PSAL. LXXIIII. 1 The faithful complain of the destruction of the Church and true religion. 2 Under the name of Zion, and the Temple destroyed. 11 And trusting in the might and free mercies of God. 20 By his covenant. 21 They require help and secure for thy glory of God's holy Name, for the salvation of his poor afflicted servants. 23 And the confusion of his proud enemies. ¶ A Psalm to give instruction', committed to Asaph. 1 O God, a The Church of GOD being oppressed by the tyranny either of the babylonians, or of 〈◊〉 prayeth to God by whose hand this yoke was laid upon them for their sins. why haste thou put us a way for ever? (why) is thy wrath kindled against the sheep of thy pasture? 2 Think upon thy Congregation (which) thou hast possessed of old, (and) on the b Which inheritance thou haste measured 〈◊〉 for thyself as with a line or rod. rod of thy inheritance, (which) thou hast redeemed, (and) on this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelled. 3 Lift up thy “ Or, 〈◊〉. strokes, that thou mayest for ever destroy every enemy that doth evil to the Sanctuary. 4 Thy adversaries roar in the mids of thy Congregation, (and) c They have destroyed thy true religion & spread their banners in sign of 〈◊〉 set up their banners for signs: 5 (He that d He commendeth the Temple for the 〈◊〉 matter the excellent workmanship and beauty thereof which not 〈◊〉 standing the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 destroy lifted) the axes upon the thick trees, was renowned, as one, that brought a thing to perfection: 6 But now they break down the carved work thereof with axes and hammers. 7 They have cast thy Sanctuary into the fire, (and raised it) to the ground, (and) have defiled the dwelling place of thy Name. 8 They said in their e They 〈◊〉 one another to 〈◊〉, that not only God's people might be destroyed, but also 〈◊〉 religion ut 〈◊〉 in all 〈◊〉 suppressed. hearts, Let us destroy them altogether: they have burned all the Synagogues of God in the land. 9 We see not our signs: there is not one Prophet more, nor any with us that knoweth f They lament that they haveno Prophet among them to show them how long their miseries should endure. how long. 10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach (thee)? shall the enemy blaspheme thy Name for ever? 11 Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand (draw it) out of thy bosom, (and) g They join their deliverance with God's glory & power, knowing that the punishment of the enemy should be their deliverance consume them. 12 Even God (is) my King of old, working salvation h Meaning in the sight of all the world. in the mids of the earth. 13 Thou diddest divide the Sea by thy power: thou brakest the heads of the i To wit, Pharaohs 〈◊〉. dragons in the waters. 14 Thou brakest the head of k Which was a great monster of the sea or whale meaning 〈◊〉 Liviathán in pie ces, (and) gavest him to be l 〈◊〉 destruction did rejoice them as meat refresheth the body. meat for the people in wilderness. 15 Thou brakest up the fountain and river: thou dryedst up mighty rivers. 16 The m Seeing that God by his 〈◊〉dence governeth and disposeth all things, he gathereth that he will take care chief for his children. day is thy, and the night is thy: thou hast prepared the light and the sun. 17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. 18 Remember this, (that) the enemy hath reproached the Lord, and the foolish people hath blasphemed thy Name. 19 Give not the soul of thy n He means the Church of God, which is exposed as a pray to the wicked. turtle dove unto the beast, (&) forget not the Congregation of thy poor for ever. 20 Consider (thy) covenant: for o That is, all places where thy word 〈◊〉 not, there reigneth 〈◊〉 and ambition. the dark pla ces of the earth are full of the habitations of the cruel. 21 O let not the oppressed return ashamed, (but) let the poor & needy praise thy Name 22 Arise, o God: maintain thy p He showeth that God can not suffer his Church to be oppressed, except helose his own right. own cause: remember thy daily reproach by the foolish man. 23 Forget not the voice of thy enemies: (for) the tumult of them, that rise against thee, “ Or, increaseth more and more. ascendeth continually. PSAL. LXXV. 1 The faithful do praise the Name of the Lord, 2 Which shall come to judge at the time appointed, 8 When the wicked shallbe put to confusion, and drink of the cup of his wrath. 10 Their pride shallbe abated, and the righteous shallbe exalted to honour. ¶ To him that excels. a Read Psal. 〈◊〉, 7. Destroy not A Psalm or song committed to Asáph. 1 WE will praise thee, o God, we will praise (thee,) forty Name (is) near: (therefore) b He declareth how the faithful shall ever have just occasion to praise God, for asmuch as in their need they shall feel his power 〈◊〉 hand to help them. they will declare thy wondrous works 2 c when I see my time (says God) to heipe your miseries, I will come and set all things in good 〈◊〉. When I shall take a convenient time, I will judge righteously. 3 The earth and all the inhabitans there of are dissolved: (but) I will establish the pillars d Though all things be brought to 〈◊〉, yet I can restore and 〈◊〉 serve them. of it, Selah. 4 I said unto the foolish, Be not so foolish, and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn. 5 Lift not up your e The Prophet warneth the wicked that they would not set themselves against God's people, seeing that God at his time destroyeth them that rule wicked lie. horn on high, neither speak with a stiff neck. 6 For to come to preferment (is) neither from the East, nor from the West, nor from the South, 7 But God (is) the judge: he maketh low and he maketh high. 8 For in the hand of the Lord (is) a f God's wrath is compared to a cup of strong & delicate wine where with the wicked are made so 〈◊〉, that by drinking till they come to the veriedregs, they are utterly destroyed. cup, and the wine is read: it is full mixed, and he poureth out of the same: surely all the wicked of the earth shall wring out (and) drink the dregs thereof. 9 But I will declare for ever, and sing praises unto the God of jaakób. 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I break: (but) the horns of the g The 〈◊〉 shall better prospero by their innocent simplicity, than the wicked shall by 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉. righteous shallbe exalted. PSAL. LXXVI. 1 This Psalm 〈◊〉 forth the power of God and care for the defence of his people in jerusalem, inthe destruction of the army of Saneherib: 〈◊〉 And exhorteth the faithful to be thankful for the same. ¶ To him that excels on Neginonth. A Psalm or song committed to Asáph. 1 GOd is a He declareth that God's power is evidently seen in preserving his people and destroying his enemies. known in Iudáh: his Name (is) great in Israel. 2 For in b which afterward was called Jerusalem. Shalém is his Tabernacle, and his dwelling in Zión. 3 There broke he the arrows of the bow the shield and the sword & the battle, Selah. 4 Thou art more bright and puissant, than c He compareth the kingdoms full of exortation and rapine to the mountains that are full of 〈◊〉 beasts. the mountains of prey. 5 The stout hearted are spoilt: they have slept their sleep, and all the men of strength have not d God 〈◊〉 taken their spirits and strength from them, as though their hands were cut of. found their hands. 6 At thy rebuke, o God of Iaakób, both the chariot and horse are cast a sleep. 7 Thou, (even) thou art to be feared: & who shall stand in thy e God with a look is able to destroy all the power and activity of the 〈◊〉, were they never so many or mighty. sight, when thou art angry! 8 Thou diddest cause (thy) judgement to be herded from heaven: (therefore) the earth feared and was still, 9 When thou, o God, arose to judgement, to f To revenge the wrongs down to thy Church. help all the meek of the earth. Selah. 10 Surely the g For the end shall show that the enemy was able to bring nothing to pass also thou shalt bridle 〈◊〉, that they shall not compass their purpose. rage of man shall, turn to thy praise: the remnant of the rage shalt thou restrain. 11 Vow and perform unto the Lord your God, all (you) that be h To wit, the Levites that dwell about the Tabernacle, or the people, among whom he doth devil. round about him: let them bring presents unto him that aught to be feared. 12 He shall i The Hebrew word signifieth, to vintage, or gather grapes: meaning that he shall make the counsels and enterprises of wicked tyrants foolish and vain. cut of the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the Kings of the earth. PSAL. LXXVII. 1 The Prophet in the name of the Church rehearserh the greatness of his affliction, and his grievous temptations. 6 whereby he was driven to this end to consider his former conversation, 11 And the continual course of God's works in the preservation of his servants, & so he confirmeth his faith against these temptations. ¶ For the excellent musician * Ieduthún. A 1. Chro. 16, 41. Psasme committed to Asáph. Psal. 39, & 62. 1 MY a The Prophet teacheth us by his example to flee unto for help in our 〈◊〉 voice (came) to God, when I cried my voice (came) to God, and he herded me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: “ Or, mine hand was 〈◊〉 out my sore ran and ceased not in the night: my soul refused comfort. 3 I did think upon God, and was b He 〈◊〉 that we must patiently abide, although God delivea us not out of our troubles at the first cry. troubled: I prayed, and my spirit was full of anguish. Selah. 4 Thou keepest mine eyes c Meaning that his sorrows were as watch men that kept his 〈◊〉 from sleeping. waking: I was astonied and cold not speak. 5 (Then) I considered the days of old, (and) the years of ancient time. 6 I called to remembrance my d Of thanksgiving, which I was 〈◊〉 ned to sing in my 〈◊〉. song in the night: I communed with mine own heart, & my spirit searched e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 way I was 〈◊〉, and when my sorrows should have an end. diligently. 7 Will the Lord absent himself for ever? & will he she we no more favour? 8 Is his f As if he should say, it is impossible: whereby he exhorteth himself to patience. mercy clean go for ever? doth his promise fail for ever more? 9 Hath God forgotten to be merciful? hath he shut up his tender mercies in displeasure? Selah. 10 And I said, This is my g Though I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of my life yet considering that God had his years, that is, 〈◊〉 ge of times, and was accustomed also to lift up them whom he hath beaten, I took heart again. death: (yet I remem bread) the years of the right hand of the must High. 11 I remembered the works of the Lord: certainly I remembered thy wonders of old. 12 I did also meditate all thy works, & did devise of thy Acts, (saying,) 13 Thy way, ö God, (is) h 〈◊〉 is, in heaven, whereunto we must ascend by faith, if 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 know the ways of 〈◊〉. in the Sanctuary: who is so great a i He 〈◊〉 all that worship any thing save the only true God, whose glory 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. God as (our) God! 14 Thou art the God that dost wonders: thou hast declared thy power among the people. 15 Thou hastredemed thy people with (thy) arm, (even) the sons of Iacob and Joseph. Selah. 16 The k He declareth, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God was declared, when he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 Sea. waters saw thee, o God: the waters saw thee, (&) were afraid: yea, the depths trembled. 17 The clouds powered out water: the heavens gave a l That is, thundered & li sound: yea, thy arrows went abroad. 18 The voice of thy thunder was round about: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shaken. 19 Thy way (is) in the Sea, and thy paths in the great waters, and thy fotesteps are not m Forwhen thou 〈◊〉 brought over thy people, the water returned to her 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 that thought to have followed them, cold not pass 〈◊〉, Exod. 〈◊〉, 19 known. 20 Thou diddest lead thy people like sheep by the hand of Moses and Aaron. PSAL. LXXVIII. 1 He showeth how God of his mercy chose his Church of the posterity of Abrahám. 8 Reproaching the stubborn rebellion of their fathers that the children might not one lie understand, 11 That God of his free mercy made his covenant with their ancestors, 17 But also seeing them so malicious and perverse, might be ashamed and so turn wholly to God. In this Psalm the holy Ghost hath comprehended as it were, the sum of all God's benefits, to the intent the ignorant & gross people might see in few words the effect of the whole histories of the Bible. ¶ A Psalm to give a Read psalm 12. instruction committed to Asáph. 1 Hear my b The 〈◊〉 under the name of a teacher calleth the people his & the doctrine his, as Paul call 〈◊〉 the Gospel his, whereof he was but the preacher, as Rom. 2. 16 and 16. 2, 5. doctrine, o my people: incline your ears unto the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will declare high sentences of old. 3 Which we have herded and known, and our c Which were the People of God. fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, (but) to the generation to come we will show the praises of the Lord, his power also, and his wondered works that he hath done: Deut. 6 7. 5 How he established a d By the testimo nigh and Law he means the Law written, which they were commanded to teach their children. testimony in Iaakób and ordained a Law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should teach their children: 6 That the e He showeth wherein the children should be like their fathers, that is, in 〈◊〉ning God's pure 〈◊〉. posterity might know it, (and) the children. which should be born, should stand up, and declare it to their children: 7 That they might f 〈◊〉 showeth wherein the use of this doctrine standeth: in faith, in the meditation of God's benefits & in obedience. set their hope on God, & not forget the works of God but keep his commandments: 8 And not to be as their g Though these 〈◊〉 were the seed of Abraham & the choose people, yet he showeth by their rebellion, provocation, falsehood & hypocrisy, that the children ought not to follow their examples. fathers, a disobedient and rebellious generation: a generation that set not their heart a right, and whose spirit was not faithful unto God. 9 The children of h By 〈◊〉 he means also the rest of the tribes, because they were most in number: whose punishment declareth that they were unfaithful to God, and by their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 had corrupt all others Ephráim being armed & shooting with the bow, turned back in the day of battle. 10 They kept not the covenant of God, but refused to walk in his Law, 11 And forgot his Acts, and his wondered works that he had showed 〈◊〉. 12 He did marvelous things in the sight of their f 〈◊〉 showeth wherein the use of this doctrine standeth: in faith, in the meditation of God's benefits & in obedience. fathers in the land of Egypt: (even) in the field of Zonan. 13 * He divided the Sea, and led them through he made also the waters to stand as an heap. 14 * In the day time also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light of fire. i He proveth that 〈◊〉 only the posterity, but also their forefathers were wicked & rebel 〈◊〉 to God. 15 * He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as of the great depths. 16 * He brought floods also out of the stony rock, so that he made the waters to descend like the rivers. Exod. 14. 21. 17 Yet they k Their wicked malice cold be over come by no benefits which were great and many. sinned still against him, and provoked Exod. 14, 24. the Highest in the wilderness. Exod. 17. 6. 18 And tempted God in their hearts in l Then to require more than is ne 〈◊〉, & to separate God's power 〈◊〉 his will is to tempt God. Nomb. 11. 1. requiring meat for their lust. Numb. 20. 11. Psal. 105 41. 1. Cor. 10. 4. Wisd. 11, 4. 19 * They spoke against God also, saying, Can God m Thus 〈◊〉 we give place to sin, we are moved 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's power, except he will always be ready to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. prepare a table in the wilderness? 20 * Behold, he smote the rock, that the water gushed out, and the streams overflowed can he give bread also? or prepare flesh for his people? 21 Therefore the Lord herded and was angry, and the * fire was kindled in jaakób, and also wrath came upon Israel, 22 Because they believed not in God, and n That is, in his 〈◊〉 lie providence, whereby he 〈◊〉 for his and lordship 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. trusted not in his help. 23 Yet he had commanded the o So that they had that, which was 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉: but their 〈◊〉 made them to 〈◊〉 that which they know God had denied them. clouds above and had opened the doors of heaven, 24 And had reigned down MAN upon them for to eat, and had given them of the wheat of heaven. 25 * Man did eat the bread of Angels: he sent Exod. 17. 6. them meat enough. Nomb. 20. 〈◊〉. 26 He caused the p God used the means of the wind to 〈◊〉 them, that all elements were at his commandment, 〈◊〉 that no distance of place cold lethiss working. eastwind to pass in the Psal. 105. 41. heaven, and through his power he brought in 1 Cor. 10. 4. the southwind. Nomb. 11. 〈◊〉. 27 He reigned flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered foul as the sand of the sea. 28 And he made it fall in the mids of their camp, (even) round about their habitations. 29 So they did eat and were well filled: for he gave them their desire. 30 They were not turned from their q Such is the nature of concupiscence, that the more 〈◊〉, the more it lusleth. lust, (but) the meat (was) yet in their mouths, 31 When the wrath of God came even upon them, and slay r Though other were 〈◊〉 spared yet 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉, whicht: u sled in their strength against God. the strongest of them, & smo te down the choose men in Israel. joh. 6. 31. 1. Co. 〈◊〉 10. 〈◊〉. 32 For all this, they s Thus 〈◊〉 by continuance maket men insensible, so that by no plagues they can be amended. sinned still, and believed not his wondrous works. 33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years hastily. 34 And when he t Such was their 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto God for 〈◊〉 of punishment though in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they loved him not. slew them, they sought him and they returned, and sought God early. 35 And they remembered that God (was) their strength, and the most high God their read merchant 36 But they 〈◊〉 him with their mouth & dissembled with him with their tongue. 37 For their n That is, in his 〈◊〉 lie providence, whereby he 〈◊〉 for his and lordship 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. heart was not upright with him: neither were they faithful in his covenant. 38 Yet he being merciful x Because he would ever have some 〈◊〉 emnant of a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 raise his Name in 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 sins to overcome his mercy. forgave (their) iniquity, and destroyed (them) not, but of times called back his anger, and did not stir up all his wrath. 39 For he remembered that they were flesh: (yea,) a wind that passeth & cometh not again. 40 How often did they 〈◊〉 him in the wilderness? (and) grieve him in the desert? 41 Yea, they y That is, they tempted him often times, returned, and tempted God, and z As there all do that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the power of God by their capacity. limited the Holy one of Israel. 42 They a The forgetfulness of God's 〈◊〉 is the rote of 〈◊〉 and all vice. remembered not his hand, (nor) the day when he delivered them from the enemy. 43 (Nor) him that set his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zóan, u whatsoever cometh not from the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the heart, is hypocrisy. 44 And turned their rivers into blood, & their floods, that they cold not drink. 45 He sent b This word signifieth a confused mixture of 〈◊〉 and venomous worms Some take it for all wild beasts. a swarm of flies among them, which devo ured them, and frogs, which destroyed them. 46 He c He repeateth not he 〈◊〉 the miracles that God did in Egypt, but certain which might be 〈◊〉 to convince the people of malice and ingratitude. gave also their fruits unto the caterpillar, and their labourunto the grasshopper. 47 He destroyed their vines with hail, & their wild figgetrees with the hailestone. 48 He gave their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to the thunderbolts. 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, indignation and wrath, and vexation by the sending out of d So called 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 that is, of 〈◊〉 thewicked, or else because therwere, wicked 〈◊〉, whom God permitted to vex men. evil Angels. 50 He made away to his anger: he spared not their soul from death, (but) gave their life to the pestilence, 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt, (even) the e The first born are so called, as Genes. 49. 3. beginning of (their) strength in the tabernacles of Ham. 52 But he made his people to go out like sheep and led them in the wilderness like a flock. 53 Yea, he carried them out safely, and they g That is, they bade none occasion to fear, for 〈◊〉 che as God destroyed their enemies and deliveted them safely. sea read not, and the Sea 〈◊〉 their enemies. 54 And he brought them unto the borders of his h Meaning Canàan, which God had consecrated to himself, and appointed to his people. Sanctuary: (even) to this Mountain, (which) his right hand purchased. 55 * He cast out the heathen also before them & caused them to fall to the lot of (his) inheritance, and made the tribes of israel to devil in their tabernacles. 56 Yet they tempted, and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies, 〈◊〉. 11. 1, & 53. 7. 57 But turned back and dealt i Nothing more displeaseth God in the children, them when 〈◊〉 continued in that wickedness which their father's 〈◊〉 begun. falsely like their fathers: they turned like a deceit full bow. 58 And they k By 〈◊〉 God otherwise then he had 〈◊〉 provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to wrath with their graven image. 59 God herded (this) and was wroth, and greatly 〈◊〉 Israel. 60 So that he l For their ingratitude he 〈◊〉 the Philislims' to take the 〈◊〉, which was the sign of his presence, from among them. forsook the habitation of Shiló (even) the Tabernacle where he dwelled among men, 61 And delivered his m The Ark is called his 〈◊〉 and beauty, because thereby he 〈◊〉 his people, and beautiful lie appeared unto them. power in to captivity, and his beauty into the enemies hand. 62 And he gave up his people to thesworde and was angry with his inheritance. 63 The fire n They were suddenly destroyed. devoured their choose men, and their maids were not o They had no marriage songs: that is, they were not married. praised. 64 Their Priests fallen by the sword, and their p Ether they were slain before or taken prisoners of their enemies, and so were forbidden. widows lamented not. 65 But the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, (and) as a strong man that after (his) q Because they were drunken in their sins they judged God's patience to be a slombring, as though he were drunken: therefore he answering their beastly judgement, faith, he will awake and rake sudden vengeance. wine crieth 〈◊〉, 66 And smote his enemies in the hinder (parts, 1. Sam 4. 10. and) put them to a perpetual shame. 67 Yet he refused the tabernacle of r Showing that he spared not altogether the Israelites, though he punished their enemies, Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephráim: 68 But chose the tribe of Iudáh, (and) mount Zión which he loved. 69 And he s By 〈◊〉 the Temple and establishing the kingdom, he declareth that the signs 〈◊〉 his savour were among them. built his Sanctuary as an high (palace,) like the earth, which he established for ever. 70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds. 71 Even from behind the ewes with young brought he him to feed his people in Iaakób, and his inheritance in Israel. 72 So t He showeth wherein a King's charge standeth to Wit, to provide faithfully for his people, to gui de them by counsel: and defend them by power. he fed them according to the simplicity of his heart, and guided them by the discretion of his hands. PSAL. LXXIX. 1 The Israelites complain to God for the great calamity and oppression that they suffered by God's enemies 8 And confessing their sins, flee to God's mercies with full hope of deliverance, 10 Because their calamities were joined Psal. lxxix. with the contempt of his Name, 13 For the which they promise to be thankful. ¶ A Psalm committed to Asáph. 1 O God, a The people cry unto God against the barbarous tyranny of the Babylonians, Whospoiled God's inheritance, polluted his Temple, destroyed his religion & 〈◊〉 read his people. the heathen are come into thy in heritance: thy holy Temple have they 〈◊〉, (and) made Ierusalem heaps (of stones.) 2 The b The Prophet showeth towhat extremities God suffereth sometime his Church to fall, to exercise their faith ' before he set to his hand to deliver them. dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto fowls of the heaven: (and) the flesh of thy Saints unto the beasts of the earth. 3 Their blood have they shed like waters round about Jerusalem, and there was none 〈◊〉 c Their 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 dared not bury them for 〈◊〉 of the enemies. bury them. 4 We are a reproach to our d Whereof some came of Abraham, but Were degene tate: and others Were open enemies to thy religion, but they both laughed at our miseries. neighbours, (even) a scorn and derision unto them that are round about us. 5 Lord, how long will't thou be angry for ever shall thy controversy e Will't thou utter lie consume us for our sins, before thou takest us to mercy? burn like fire? 6 * power out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy Name. 7 For they have devoured Iaakób and made his dwelling place desolate. 8 Reméber not against us the f Which We & our fathers have committed. former iniquities, (but) g And 〈◊〉 not till We 〈◊〉 recompensed for our sins. make haste (&) let thy tender mercies prevent us: for we are in great misery. 9 Help us, o God of our h Seeing We have none other Sa 〈◊〉, neither can We help ourselves, and also by our salvation thy Name shallbe praised therefore oh Lord, help us. salvation, for the jere. 10. 〈◊〉. glory of thy Name, and deliver us, and be merciful unto our sins for thy name sake. 10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the vengeance of the blood of thy servants that is shed. 11 Let the sighing of the i Who though in respect of God they Were justly pnnished for their 〈◊〉, yet in consideration of their cause, Were unjustly murdered. prisoners come before thee: according to thy mighty arm preserve, k Which Were captives among their enemies, & cold look for no thing but death. the children of death, 12 And tender to our neighbours seven fold into their bosom their reproach where with they have reproached thee, o Lord. 13 So wethy people, and sheep of thy pasture shall praise thee for ever: and from generation to generation l We 〈◊〉 to desire no been 〈◊〉 of God, but on this condition to praise his 〈◊〉. we will set forth thy praise. PSAL. LXXX. 1 A lamentable prayer to God to help the miseries of his Church, 8 Desiring him to consider their first estate, when his favour shined towards them, to the intent that he might finish that work which he had begun. ¶ To him that excels on Shoshannim Edúth. A Psalm committed to Asáph. 1 Hear, a This 〈◊〉 Was made as a prayer for to desire God to be merciful to the tentribes. o thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like sheep: show (thy) brightness, thou that sittest between the b Move their hearts that they may return to Worship God a right: that is in the place ' Where thou hast appointed. Cherubims. Isa. 43. 21. 2 Before Ephráim and Benjamin & Manasseh Psal. lxxx. stir up thy streugth, and come to help us. 3 c join thy Who le people and all thy tribes together again. Turn us again, o God, and 'cause thy face to shine that we may be saved. 4 O Lord God of hosts, how long will't thou be d The 〈◊〉 fear God's anger When they 〈◊〉 we that their prayers are not forthWith herded. angry against the prayer of thy people? 5 Thou hast fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink with great measure. 6 Thou hast made us a e Our neighbours have continual strife and war against us. strife unto our neighbours, and our enemies laugh (at us) among themselves. 7 f Because that repentance one lie cometh of God they most instantly and ofe times call to God for it as a mean, Whereby they shallbe saved. Turn us again, o God of hosts: cause thy face to shine, and we shallbe saved. 8 Thou hast brought a g Seeing that of thy mercy thou hast made us a most dear possession to thee and we through our sins are made open for Wild beasts to devour us, declareagaine thy love and finish the Work that thou hast begun. vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it. 9 Thou madest room for it, and diddest 'cause it to take root, and it filled the land. 10 The mountains were covered with the shadow of it, & the boughs thereof (were like) the ” Ebr, cedars of God. goodly cedars. 11 She stretched out her branches unto: the Sea, and her boughs unto the h Towit. Euphrates. River. 12 Why hast thou (then) broken down her hedges, so that all they, which pass by the way, have plucked her? 13 The wild i That is, aswell they that 〈◊〉 our religion as they thathate our persons. bore out of the wood hat he destroyed it, and the wild beasts of the field have eaten it up. 14 Return we beseech thee, o God of hosts: look down k They gave not place to tentation knowing that albeit there were no help in earth, yet God Was able to secure them from heaven. from heaven and behold and visit this vine, 15 And the vine yard, that thy right hand hath planted, and the young vine, (which) thou madest l So that no power can prevail against it, and Which as a young bud thou 〈◊〉 up again as out of the 〈◊〉 ashes. strong for thyself, 16 It is burned with fire (and) cut down (and) they 〈◊〉 at the m Only When thou 〈◊〉 angry, and not with the 〈◊〉 of the enemy rebuke of thy countenance. 17 Let thy hand be upon the n That is, upon this vine, or people, 〈◊〉 thou hast planted With thy right hand, that they should be as one man or one body man of thy right hand, (&) upon the son of man, (whom) thou madest strong for thy own self. 18 So will not we go back from thee: o For none can call upon God, but such as: are raised up, as it Were, from death to life and regenerate by the holy Spirit. revive thou us, and we shall call upon thy Name. 19 Turn us again, o Lord God of hosts: cause thy face to shine and we shallbe saved. PSAL. LXXXI. 1 An exhortation to praise God both in heart and voice for his benefits, 8 And to worship him only. 11 God condemneth their ingratitude. 12 And showeth what great be nefites they have lost through their own malice. ¶ To him that excels upon a An 〈◊〉 of music brought from Geth. Gittith. A Psalm committed to Asáph. 1 SIng b It seemeth that this psal Was appointed for solemn feasts and assemblies of the people, to Whom for a time the senior ceremonies Were ordained, but now under the Gospel are abolished. joy fully unto God our strength: sing loud unto the God of jaakób. 2 Take the song and bring forth the timbrel the pleasant harp with the viol. 3 Blow the trumpet in the ᶜ newmoone, (even) in the time appointed, at our feast day. 4 For this is a statute for Israel, (and) a Law of the God of Jacob. 5 He set this in d That is, in israel: for 〈◊〉 family was counted the chief before that 〈◊〉 Was preferred. Joseph for a testimony, when he came out of the land of Egypt, (where) I herded a language, that e 〈◊〉 speaketh in the person of the people, because he Was their leader. I understood not. 6 I have withdrawn his shoulder from the burden, (and) his hands have left the f If they Were ne ver able to give 〈◊〉 thakes to God for this deliverance from corporal bondage how much more are We 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from the tyranny of Satan and 〈◊〉 pots. 7 Thou calldest in affliction and I delivered thee, (&) g By a strange & Wondered fac ó. answered thee in the secret of the thunder: I proved thee at the waters of ” 〈◊〉, contention Exod. 17, 16. Me ribáh. Selah. 8 h He condemneth all assemblies, Where the people are not atten tive to hear God's voice, & to give obedience to the same. Hear, o my people, and I will protest unto thee: oh Israel, if thou will't hark en unto me. 9 Let there be no strange god in thee, neither worship thou any strange God. 10 (For) I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: i God accuseth their incredulity because they opened not their 〈◊〉 to receive 〈◊〉 in such abundance as he poureth them out. open, thy mouth wide and I will fill it, 11 But my people would not hear my voice, and Israel would none of me. 12 So I gave them up into the hardness of their heart, (and) they have walked in their own counsels. 13 k God by his word calleth all, but his secret election 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 shall hear With 〈◊〉. O that my people had harkened unto me, (and) Israel had walked in my ways. 14 I would soon have humbled their enemies, & turned mine hand l If their sins had not letted against their adversaries 15 The haters of the Lord should have been subject unto him, and their time m If the Israelites had not broken covenant With God, he Would have 〈◊〉 them victory against their enemies. should have en dured for ever. 16 And (God) would have fed them with the n That is, With most fine Wheat and abundance of honey. fat of wneat, & with honey out of the rock would I have sufficed thee. PSAL. LXXXII. 1 The Prophet declaring God to be present among the judges and Magistrates, 2 Reproveth their partiality, 3 And exhorteth them to do justice. 5 But seeing none amandement, 8 He desireth God to undertake the matter & execute justice himself. ¶ APsalme committed to Asáph. 1 GOd standeth in the assembly of a The Prophet showeth that if 〈◊〉 & judges do not then 〈◊〉, God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is above them, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 vengeáce on them gods: he judgeth among gods. 2 How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the b For thieves and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 favour in judgement, When the cause of the godly can not be herded. wicked? Selah. 3 Do right to the poor and fatherless: do justice to the poor and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and c Not only When they cryefor help but When their cause requireth aid and support needy: save (them) from the hand of the wicked. 5 They know not and understand nothing: they walk in darkness, (albeit) all the d That is, all things are out of 〈◊〉, either by their 〈◊〉 or careless 〈◊〉 foundations of the earth be moved. 6 I have said, You are gods, and you all are children of the most High. 7 e No title of honour shall excuse you, 〈◊〉 you shall be 〈◊〉 God's judgement, and 〈◊〉 a count as Well as other 〈◊〉 But you shald you as a man, & you princes, shall fall like others. 8 OGOD, arise, (therefore) judge thou the earth: for thou shalt in herite f Therefore noty 〈◊〉 shall pluck thy right & outo 〈◊〉 from thee. all nations. PSAL. LXXXIII. 1 The people of israel pray unto the Lord to deliver them from their enemy's both at home and far of, which imagined nothing but their destruction. 〈◊〉 And they desire that all such Wicked people may, according as God was accustomed, be strike with the stormy tempest of God's wrath, 18 That they may know that the Lord is most high upon the earth. ¶ A song, or Psalm committed to Asáph. 1 Keep a This Psalm 〈◊〉 to have been composed. as a 〈◊〉 of prayer against the 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the dates of 〈◊〉. not thou silence, o God: be not still and cease not, o God. 2 Forlo, thy b He call th' them Gods enemies. Which are enemies to his 〈◊〉 enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee, have lifted up the head. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and have consulted against thy c The elect of God are his secret one's: for he hideth 〈◊〉 the secret of l. 〈◊〉, & preseiveth them 〈◊〉 all dangers secret one's. 4 They have said, Come and let us d They Were not 〈◊〉 to take the Church as pri sooner, but sought 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 destroi it. cut them of from being a nation: and let the name of Israel be no more in remembrance. 5 For they have consulted together e By all secret mean s. in heart (and) have made a league f 〈◊〉 thought to have 〈◊〉 thy counsel, Where in the perpetuity of the Church Was established. against thee: 6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the 〈◊〉, Moab and the Agarims: 7 Gebál and Ammonn, and Amaléch, the Philistines with the inhabitants of ” Or, 〈◊〉. Tyrus: 8 ashur also is joined with them: they have been an arm to the children g The Wickedness of the Ammonites and Moabites is described, in that they provoked these other nations to fight against the Israelites their 〈◊〉 of Lot. 9 Do thou to them as unto the h By these examples, they Were confirmed that God Would not suffer his people to be utterly destroyed. Midianites: as to Siserá (and) as to jabin at the river of Kishón. 10 They perished at Endór, (and) were i Trodden under 〈◊〉 as mire. dung forth earth. 11 Make them, (even) their princes like * Oréb and like Zeéb: yea, all their princes like Zebah and like Zalmuná. 12 Which have said, Let us take for our possession the k That is, judea: for Where his Church is there dwelleth he among them. habitations of God. 13 O my God, make them like unto a l Because the reprobat cold by no means be amended, he prayeth chat ei may 〈◊〉 be destroyed, be unstable and led with all winds. wheel, (and) as the stubble before the wind. 14 As the fire burneth the forest, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire: 15 So persecute them with thy tempest, & make them afraid with thy storm. 16 Fill their faces with shame, that they may m That is, be compelled by thy plagues to 〈◊〉 thy power. seek thy Name, ö Lord. 17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever: yea, let them be put to shame & perish. judg. 7. 21. & 4 15. 18 That they may n 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 not, yet they male prove by experience, hat it is in vain to resist against thy counsel in establishing thy Church. know that thou, which art called jehouáh, art alone, (even) the most High over all the earth. PSAL. LXXXIIII. 1 David driven forth of his country, 2 Desires most ardently to come again to the Tabernacle of the Lord and the assembly of the Saints to praise God, 4 Prono uncing them blessed than may so do 6 Then he praiseth the courage of the people, that paste through the wilderness to assemble themselves in Zión. 10 Finally with praise of this matter and confidence of God's goodness he endeth the Psalm. ¶ To him that excels upon Gittith. A Psalm committed to the sons of Kórah. 1 O a David complaineth that he can not have access to the 〈◊〉 of God to make pro 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 and to 〈◊〉 in religion. Lord of hosts, how amiable (are) thy Tabernacles! 2 My soul longeth, yea, and fainteth for the b For none but the 〈◊〉 cold enter into the San ctuarie, and the rest of the people into the courts. courts of the Lord: (for) mine heart and my 〈◊〉 rejoice in the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found (her) an house, & the swallo we anest for her, where she may lay her young: (even) by thy c So that the poor birds have more, 〈◊〉 then I altars, o Lord of hosts, my King (and) my God. 4 Blessed (are) they that dwell in thy house: they will ever praise thee. Selah. 5 Blessed (is) the man, whose d Who 〈◊〉 nothing in himself, but in thee only, & learneth of thee to rule his life. strength (is) in thee, (&) in whose heart (are thy) ways. 6 They going through the vale of e That is, of mulberietrees which was a 〈◊〉 place: so that they which passed through, mustdig pits for water: signifying that no lets can hinder them that are full lie bend to come to Christ's Church neither yet that God will ever fail them. Bacá, make wells therein: the rain also covereth the pools. 7 They go from f They are never weary, but 〈◊〉 in strength & couragetil they come to God's House. strength to strength, (till every one) appear before God in Zión. 8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: hear ken, o God of jaakob. 〈◊〉. 9 Behold, o God, ourshield, & look upon the face of thy g That is, for Christ's sake whose figure 〈◊〉 represent. Anointed. 10 For h He would 〈◊〉 to live but one day rather in God's Church, than a thousand among the worldlings. a day in thy courts is better than a thousand (otherwhere:) I had rather be a door keeper in the House of my God, then to devil in the tabernacles of wickedness. 11 For the Lord God is the sun and shield (unto us:) the Lord will give grace and glory, & no i But 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to time increase his 〈◊〉 towards his more and more. good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12 O Lord of hosts, blessed (is) the man that trusteth in thee. PSAL. LXXXV. 1 Because God withdrew not his rods from his Church after 〈◊〉 return from Babylon, first they put him in mind of their deliverance, to the intent that he should not leave the work of his grace 〈◊〉. 5 Next they camplaine of their long affliction: 8 And thirdly they rejoice in hope of 〈◊〉 promised. 9 For their deliverance was a figure of Christ's kingdom, under the which should be perfit felicity. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm committed to the sons of Kôrah. 1 LOrd, thou hast been a They confess that Gods free mercy was the cause 〈◊〉 of their deliverance, because he loved the land which he had cho sen. favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought again the captivity of 〈◊〉 Iaakób. 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, (and) b Thou host buried them that they shall not come into judge meant. covered and their sins. Selah. 3 〈◊〉 hast withdrawn all thy anger, & hast turned back from the c Not only in withdrawing thy rod, but in forgiving out sins, & in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 them. fierceness of thy wrath 4 Turn us, o God of our salvation, & release 〈◊〉 anger towards us. 5 〈◊〉 thou be angry with us d 〈◊〉 in times past they had 〈◊〉 God's mercres: so now being 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 long, continuance of evils, they pray unto God, that according to his nature he would be merciful unto them. for ever? (and) will't thou prolong thy wrath from one generation to another? 6 Will't thou not turn again (and) quicken us that thy people may rejoice in thee? 7 She we us thy mercy, o Lord, and grant us thy e He 〈◊〉 that our 〈◊〉 cometh only of God's mercy. salvation. 8 I will harken what the Lord God will say: for he will speak f He will sand all 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 Church, when he hath sufficiently 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 by his punishments the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 learn to beware that they return not to 〈◊〉 offences. peace unto his people, & to his Saints, that they turn not again to folly 9 Surely his salvation is near to them that fear him, that glory may devil in 〈◊〉 land. 10 Mercy and truth shall meet: righteousness and peace shalkisse (one another.) 11 g Though for a time God thus exercise them with his rods, yet under the kingdom of 〈◊〉 they should have peace and joy. Truth shall bud out of the earth, and righteousness shall look down from heaven. 12 Yea, the Lord shall give good things, and our land shall give her increase. 13 h justice shall then flourish and have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & passage in every place. Righteousness shall go before him and shall let her steps in the way. PSAL. LXXXVI. 1 David sore afflicted and forsaken of all prayeth fervently for deliverance: sometimes rehearsing his miseries, 5 Sometimes the mercies received, 11 Desiring also to be instructed of the Lord, that he may fear him and glorify his Name. 14 He complaineth also of his adversaries, and requireth to be delivered from them. ¶ A Prayer of David. 1 INcline a David 〈◊〉 of Saul, thus prayed, leaving the same to the Church as a monument, how to seek redresle against their mice 〈◊〉. thy ear, o Lord, (and) hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve thou my soul, for I am b I am not enemy to them, but pity them, though they be cruel toward me. merciful: my God, save thou thy servant, that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, o Lord: for I c Which Was a sure token that he believed that God would, deliver him cry upon thee continually. 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, o Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5 For thou, Lord, art good and d He doth confess that God is good to all, but only merciful to 〈◊〉 sinners. merciful, and of great kindness unto all them, that call upon thee. 6 Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer, and e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and calling 〈◊〉 lie, he showeth 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 not be weary, though God grant notforthewith our request, but that we must earnestly, and often call upon him. harken to the voice of my supplication. 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou hearest me. 8 Among the gods there is none like thee, o Lord, and there f He 〈◊〉 all idols, for asmuch as they can do no works to declare that they are 〈◊〉 is none (that can do) like thy works. 9 All nations, whom thou hast made, shall come and g This proveth that David prayed in the name of Christ the Messiah, of whose kingdom he doth here prophecy. worship before thee, o Lord and shall glorify thy Name. 10 For thou art great and dost wondrous things: thou art God alone. 11 h He confesseth himself ignorant till God hath taught him, and his heart variable and 〈◊〉 from God, till God 〈◊〉 it to him and confirm it in his obedience. Teach me thy way, o Lord, (and) I will walk in thy truth: knit mine heart unto thee, that I 〈◊〉 fear thy Name. 12 I will praise thee, o Lord my God, with all mine heart: yea, I will glorify thy Name for ever. 13 For great is thy mercy toward me, and thou hast delivered my soul from i That is, from most great danger of d 〈◊〉 of the which none, but only the mighty hand of God, cold deliver him. the lowest grave. 14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have k He showeth that there can be no moderation nor equity, where proud 〈◊〉 reign, and that the lack of God's fear is as a privilege to all vice and cruelty. sought my soul, and have not set thee before them, 15 But thou, ö Lord, art a pitiful God and merciful, slow to anger and great in kindness and truth. 16 Turn unto me, and have mercy upon me: give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the l He 〈◊〉 not of his own virtues, but confesseth that God of his free goodness hath 〈◊〉 benemerciful unto him and given him power against his enemies, as to one of his own household. son of thy hand maid. 17 Show a token of (thy) goodness toward me, that they which hate me, may see it and be ashamed, because thou, o Lord, hast helped me and comforted me. PSAL. LXXXVII. 1 The holy Ghost promises that the condition of the Church, which was in misery after the captivity of Baby lon, should be 〈◊〉 to great 〈◊〉, 4 So that there should be nothing more 〈◊〉 than to be numbered among the members thereof. ¶ A Psalm or song committed to the sons of Kórah. Psal. lxxxvii. 1 GOd laid his a God did choose that place among the hills to establish Jerusalem and his Temple. foundations among the holy mountains. 2 The Lord loveth the gates of Zión above all the habitations of Iaakób. 3 b Though thy glorious estate do not yet appear, yet 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 and God will 〈◊〉 his promise. Glorious things are spoken of thee, o city of God. 〈◊〉. 4 I will make mention of c That is, 〈◊〉 & these other countries shall come to the knowledge of God Raháb and Babel among them that know me: behold Palestina and Tyrus with Ethiopia, d It shallbe said of him, that is regenerate and come to the Church, that he is as one that was 〈◊〉 in the Church. There is he born. 5 And of Zion it shallbe said, e Out of all quarters they shall come into the Church & be counted as citizens. Many are born in her: and he, (even) the most High shall establish her. 6 The Lord shall count, when he f When he calleth by his word them into the Church, 〈◊〉 he had elected and written in his book writeth the people, He was born there. Selah. 7 aswell the singers as the players on instruments (shall praise thee:) all my g The Prophet 〈◊〉 his whole affections and 〈◊〉 in the Church, springs (are) in thee. PSAL. LXXXVIII. 1 A grievous complaint of the faithful, sore afflicted by 1. King. 4 〈◊〉. sickness, persecutions and adversity: 7 Being as it were 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. left of God without any consolation. 13 Yet he calleth on God by faith and striveth against desperation, 18 Complaining himself to be forsaken of all earthly help. ¶ A song or Psalm of * Hemán the Ezrahite to give instruction, committed to the sons of Kórah for him that excels upon Maláth a That is, tohumble It was the hegynning of a song, by the tune where of this Psalm was song. Leannoth. 1 O Lord God of my salvation, I cry day (and) night b Though many cry in their sorrows, yet they cry not earnestly to GOD for remedy as he 〈◊〉 he confessed to be the author of his salvation. before thee. 2 Let my prayer enter into thy presence: incline thy ear unto my cry. 3 For my soul is filled with evils, and my life draweth near to the grave. 4 I am counted among them that go down unto the pit, (and) am as a man without strength: 5 c For he that is dead, is 〈◊〉 from all cares and business of this life: and thus he saith because he was unprofirable for all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man's life, and as it were cut 〈◊〉 from this 〈◊〉. Fre among the dead, like the slainelying in the grave, whom thou remember'st no more, and they 〈◊〉 cut offrome thine d That is, from thy previdence & care, which is meant according to the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, hand. 6 Thou hast 〈◊〉 me in the lowest pit, in 〈◊〉 He 〈◊〉 the loss & displeasure of his friends to God's 〈◊〉, whereby he partly 〈◊〉 & partly 〈◊〉 his. darkness, (and) in the deep. 7 Thy indignation lieth upon me, & thou hast vexed me with all thy e The storms of thy 〈◊〉 have 〈◊〉 whelmed me. waves. Selah. 8 Thou hast put away mine 〈◊〉 acquaintance far fromme, (and) made me to be abhorred of them: g I senone end of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. I am shut up, and can not get forth. 9 h Mine eyes & face declare my sorrows. Mine eye is sorrowful through mine affliction Lord, I call daily upon thee: I stretch out mine hands unto thee. 10 Will't thou show i He showeth that the time is more convenient for God to help, when men 〈◊〉 unto him in 〈◊〉 dangers them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 till they be 〈◊〉 and then raise 〈◊〉 up again. a miracle to the dead? or shall the dead rise (&) praise thee? Selah. 11 Shall thy loving kindness be declared in the 〈◊〉? (or) thy faithfulness in destruction? 12 Shall thy wondrous works be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land k That is, in 〈◊〉 grave, where only 〈◊〉 body lieth 〈◊〉 all sense and remembrance. of oblivion? 13 But unto thee have I cried, O Lord, & early shall my prayer come before thee. 14 Lord, why dost thou reject my soul, (&) hidest thy face fromme? 15 I am afflicted and at the point of death: l I am ever in great dangers and sorrows, as though my life should utterly 〈◊〉 cut of every moment. from (my) youth I suffer thy terrors, dou ting (of my life.) 16 Thy in dignations go over me, and thy fear hath cut me of. 17 They came round about me daily like water, (and) compassed me together. 18 My lovers and friends hast thou put away from me, (and) mine 〈◊〉 ” Ebr. were in 〈◊〉, hid themselves. PSAL. LXXXIX. 1 With many words doth the Prophet praise the goodness of God. 23 For his testament and covenant, that he had made between him and his elect by jesus Christ the son of David: 38 Then doth he complain of the great ruin, and desolation of the kingdom of David, so that to the outward appearance the promise was broken. 46 Finally he prayeth to be delivered from his afflictions, making mention of the shortness of man's life, and confirming himself by God's promises. ¶ A Psalm to give instruction, of Ethán the Ezrahite. 1 I Will a Though the horrible confusion of things might 'cause them to despair of God's 〈◊〉 yet the manifold examples of his me 〈◊〉 cause them to trust in GOD, though to man's iud gement they saw none occasion. sing the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I declare thy truth from generation to generation. 2 For I b A she that surely believed in heat. said, Mercy shallbe set up for ever: thy truth shalt thou c As thy invisible heaven is not subject to any alteration & change so shall the truth of thy promise be unchang eable. stablishin the very heavens. 3 d The Prophet showeth what was the promise of God, whereon be grounded his faith. I have made a covenant with my choose: I have sworn to David my servant, 4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and set up thy throne from generation to generation. Selah. 5 O Lord, even the e The Angels shall praise thy power and 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 thy Church. heavens shall praise thy wondrous work: yea, thy truth in the f That is, in the heavens. Congregation of the Saints. 6 For who is equal to the Lord in the heaven! (and who) is like the LORD among the g Meaning, the Angels. sons of the gods! 7 God is very terrible in the assembly of the h If the Angels tremble before god's majesty & 〈◊〉, what earthly creature by oppressing the Church, dare set himself against God? Saints, and to be reverenced above all, (that are) about him. 8 O Lord GOD of hosts, who is like unto thee, (which art) a mighty Lord, and thy truth (is) about thee! 9 i For as he delivered the Church by thered Sea, and by destroying Rahab that is, the 〈◊〉 so will he eftsoon deliver it, when the dangers be great. Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. 10 Thou hast beaten down Raháb as a man slain: thou hast scattered thy enemies with thy mighty arm. 11 The heavens are thy, the earth also is thy: thou hast laid the foundation of the world, and all that therein is. 12 Thou hast created the North & the South: k 〈◊〉 is a mountain Westward from jerusalemm, and Hermon Eastward: so the Prophet signifieth that all parts and places of the world shall obey God's power for the deliverance of his Church. Tabór and Hermôn shall rejoice in thy Name. 13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, (and) highiss thy right hand. 14 l For hereby he judgeth the world and showeth himself a merciful Father, and faithful protector unto his. Righteousness and equity (are) the establishment of thy throne: mercy and truth go before thy face. 15 Blessed (is) the people, that can m Feeling in their conscience that God is their Father. rejoice (in thee:) they shall walk in the light of thy n They shallbe pre 〈◊〉 by the fatherly providence. countenance, o Lord. 16 They shall rejoice continually in thy name, and in thy righteousness shalt they exalt themselves. 17 For thou art the o In that they are preserved and continued, they aught to give the praise and glory only to thee. glory of their strength, and by thy favour our horns shall be exalted. 18 For our p In that that our King hath power to 〈◊〉 us, it is the 〈◊〉 of God. shield (appertaineth) to the lord, and our King to the Holy one of Israel. 19 Thou spakest then in a vision unto q To Samuel and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to assure that David was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one. thy Holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is r Whom I have both choose and given him 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 21. mighty: I have exalted one choose out of the people. 20 I have found David my servant: with mine holy oil have I anointed him. 21 Therefore mine hand shallbe established with him, and mine arm shall strengthen him. 22 The enemy shall not oppress him, neither shall the wicked hurt him. 23 But I will s Though there shall be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉, yet he promises 〈◊〉 over come them. destroy his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. 24 My truth also & my t I will mercifully perform my promise mises to him, not withstanding his 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. mercy (shallbe) with him, and in my Name shall his u His power, 〈◊〉 and estate. horn be exalted. 25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the x He shall enjoy the land round about. floods. 26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my y His 〈◊〉 dignity shall appear herein that he shall be named 〈◊〉 son of God, and the 〈◊〉 born, 〈◊〉 he is a figure of 〈◊〉. Father, my GOD and the rock of my salvation. 27 Also I will make him my first born, higher than the Kings of the earth. 28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him. 29 His seed also will I make to endure z 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven. 30 (But) if his children forsake my Law, and walk not in my judgements: 31 * If they break my statutes, & keep not my commandments: 32 Than will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with strokes. 33 a 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 answer not in all points to their profession, yet God will not break his covenant with them. Yet my loving kindness will I not take 2. 〈◊〉 7. 14. from him, neither will I falsify my truth. 34 My covenant will I not break, nor b For God in promising 〈◊〉 respect to his 〈◊〉 and not to man's power in performing. altar the thing that is go out of my lips. 35 I have sworn once by mine holiness, ” 〈◊〉 lie unto David: which is a manner of oath. that I will not fail David, (saying,) 36 His seed shall endure for ever, & his throne (shallbe) as the sun before me. 37 He shallbe established for evermore as the moon, and (as) a faithful c As long as 〈◊〉 sun and moon endure, they shallbe witnesses to me of this promise, witness in the heaven. Selah. 38 But thou hast rejected and abhorred, thou hast been angry with thy Anointed. 39 Thou hast d Because of the 〈◊〉 confusion of things, 〈◊〉 Prophet complaineth to God as 〈◊〉 he saw 〈◊〉 the performance of his 〈◊〉. And thus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his ca 〈◊〉 on God, he 〈◊〉 doubt and 〈◊〉. broken the covenant of thy 〈◊〉, (&) 〈◊〉 hise crown, (casting it) on the ground. 40 Thou hast broken down all his walls: thou hast laid his fortresses in ruin. 41 All that go by the way, spoil him: he is a rebuke unto his neighbours. 42 Thou haste set up the right hand of his enemies, (and) made all his adversaries to rejoice. 43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle. c By this he means the horrible dissipation and 〈◊〉 of the kingdom, which was under 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 else by the Spirit of prophecy Ethan 〈◊〉 of those 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 came soon 〈◊〉 to pass at the captivity of 〈◊〉. 44 Thou hast caused his dignity to decay, & cast his throne to the ground. 45 The days of his f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the kingdom 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it came to 〈◊〉 or was ripe. youth hast thou shortened, (and) covered him with shame. 〈◊〉. 46 g The Prophet in 〈◊〉 prayer 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 failed. Lord, how long will't thou hide thyself, for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire? 47 Remember h 〈◊〉 man's life is 〈◊〉, and thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man to 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 haste to help, death will prevent thee. of what time I am: wherefore shouldest thou created in vain all the children of men? 48 What man liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. 49 Lord, where are thy former mercies, (which) thou sworest unto David in thy truth? 50 Remember, o Lord, the rebuke of thy servants, which I bear in my i He means that God's 〈◊〉 did not only 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 his back: but also 〈◊〉 him to his face, and as it 〈◊〉 cast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rises in his 〈◊〉. bosom of all the mighty people. 51 For k So he calleth them that persecute the Church. thy enemies have reproached (thee,) o Lord, because they have reproached the l 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at us, which patiently wait for the coming of thy 〈◊〉. footsteps of thy Anointed. 52 Praised (be) the Lord for evermore. So be it, even so be it. PSAL. XC. 1 〈◊〉 in his prayer setteth before us the eternal savour of God toward his. 3 Who are neither admonished by the brevity of their life. 7 Nor by his plagues to be thankful. 12 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 prayeth God to turn 〈◊〉 hearts and continued his 〈◊〉 toward them, and 〈◊〉 posterity for ever. ¶ A prayer of Mosês, the a Thus the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to call the 〈◊〉. man of God. 1 LOrd, thou haste been our b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 habitation from generation to generation. 2 Before the c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 choose us to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 before thy fun 〈◊〉 of the world were laid. mountains were made, and (before) thou haddest form the earth, and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting thou art (our) God. 3 Thou d 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of man's life moveth God to pity. turnest man to destruction: again thou sayest, Return, you sons of Adám. 4 e Though man think his life long, which is in deed most short, yea, though it were a thousand years: yet in God: sight it is as nothing, and as the watch that lasteth but three hours. For a thousand years in thy sight (are) as yesterday when it is past, and (as) a watch in the night. 5 Thou hast f Thou takest them away suddenly as with a flood. overflowed them: they are (as) a sleep: in the morning he groweth like the grass: 6 In the morning it flourisheth and groweth, (but) in the evening it is cut down and withereth. 7 For we g Thou callest us by thy rods to consider the shortness of our life, and 〈◊〉 our sins thou ab bridgest our days. are consumed by thy anger, & by thy wrath are we troubled. 8 Thou hastset our iniquities before thee, (and) our secret sins in the light of thy countenance. 9 For all our days are passed in thy anger: we have h Our days are not only short, but miserable, forasmuch as our sins 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy wrath. spent our years as a thought. 10 The time of our life (is) threescore years & ten, and if they be of strength, i Meaning, according to the common state of life. four score years: yet their strength (is) but labour and sorrow: for it is cut of quickly, and we flee away. 11 k If man's life for the brevity be miserable, much more if thy wrath lie upon it, as they, which fear thee, only know. Who knoweth the power of thy wrath? for according to thy fear (is) thy anger. 12 Teach us so to number our days, that we may apply (our) hearts unto l Which is by considering the shortness of our life and by meditating the heavenly joys. wisdom. 13 Return [o Lord, m Meaning, wile thou be angry? how long?] & be “ Or, cake, consort in thy servants. pacified toward thy servants. 14 Fill us with thy mercy in the morning: so shall we rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Comfort us according to the days that thou hast afflicted us, (and according) to the years that we have seen evil. 16 n Even thy mercy, which is the chiefest work, Let thy work be seen toward thy servants, and thy glory upon their o As God's promises appertained aswell to their 〈◊〉, as to them so Moses prayeth for the posterity. children. 17 And let the p Meaning, that it was obscured, when he ceased to do good to his 〈◊〉 beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, and q For 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 guide us with thy holy Spirit, our enterprises can have no good success. direct thou the work of our hands upon us, even direct the work of our hand. PSAL. XCI. 1 Here is described in what assurance he 〈◊〉 that putteth his whole trust in God, and 〈◊〉 himself wholly to his protection in 〈◊〉. 14 A promise of God to those that love him 〈◊〉 him and trust in him, to deliver them, and give them immortal glory. 1 WHo sodwelleth in the a He that 〈◊〉 God his 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, shall 〈◊〉 his protection to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 safeguard secret of the most High, shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty. 2 b Being assured of this protection he prayeth unto the Lord I will say unto the Lord, O mine hope, and my fortress: (he is) my God, in him will I trust. 3 Surely he will deliver thee from the c That is, God's 〈◊〉 is most ready for us, whether Satan assail us 〈◊〉, which he calleth a snare: or openly, which is here meant by the pestilence. snare of the hunter, (and) from the noisome pestilence. 4 He will cover thee under his wings, & thou shalt be sure under his feathers: his d 〈◊〉 is, his says full keeping of promise to help thee in thy necessity. truth shall be thy shield and buckler. 5 e The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God hath over his, it most sufficient to defend them from all dangers. Thou shalt not be afraid of the fear of the night, (nor) of the arrow that flieth by day: 6 (Nor) of the pestilence that walketh in the darkness: (nor) of the plague that destroyeth at noon day. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and tene thousand at thy right hand, (but) it shall not come near thee. 8 doubtless with thy f The godly shall have some 〈◊〉 ce of Gods 〈◊〉 against the wicked evenin this life, but fully they shall see it at the day, when all things shallbe revealed. eyes shalt thou behold and see therewarde of the wicked. 9 For thou (haste said,) The LORD (is) mine hope: thou hast set the most high for thy refuge. 10 There shall none evil come unto thee, neither shall any plague come near thy tabernacle. 11 g God 〈◊〉 not appointed every man in one Angel, but many to be ministers of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to keep his and defend then in their vocation, whichiss the way to walk in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God. For he shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee in their hands, that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone. 13 Thou shalt walk upon the lion and asp: the h Thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 only 〈◊〉 from all evil, 〈◊〉 over 〈◊〉 it whether it be secret or open. young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under feet. 14 i To assure 〈◊〉 faithful of 〈◊〉 protection, he 〈◊〉 in God 〈◊〉 confirm the same. Because he hath loved me, therefore will I deliver him: I will exalt him because he hath known my Name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will hear him: I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and glorify him. 16 With k For he is 〈◊〉 with that 〈◊〉 that God 〈◊〉 for by 〈◊〉 the shortness of 〈◊〉 life is 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 long life will I satisfy him, & show him my salvation. PSAL. XCII. 1 This Psalm was made to be sung on the Sabbath, to stir up the people to acknowledge God and to praise him in his works: the Prophet rejoiceth therein. 6 But the wicked is not able to consider that the ungodly, when he is most flourishing, shall most speedily perish. 12 In the end is described the felicity of the just, planted in the house of God to praise the Lord Psal. xcii. ¶ A Psalm or long forth a Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the use of 〈◊〉 Sabbath 〈◊〉 in praising God, & not only in 〈◊〉 from work, Sabbath day. 1 IT is a good thing to praise the LORD, and to sing unto thy Name, o most High, 2 To declare thy loving kindness in the b For 〈◊〉 mercy and 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 promises toward his, bind 〈◊〉 to praise him continually both day and night. morning, and thy truth in the night. 3 Upon an c These 〈◊〉 were then permitted, but at Christ's coming abolished. instrument often strings, & upon the viol with the song upon the harp. 4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad by thy d He 〈◊〉 what is the use of the Sabbath 〈◊〉 to wit, to meditate God's works. works, (and) I 〈◊〉 rejoice in the works of thy hands. 5 O Lord, how glorious are thy works! (&) thy thoughts are very deep. 6 An e That is, the wicked consider not Gods works, not his judgements against them, and 〈◊〉 most justly perish. unwise man knoweth it not, and a fool doth not understand this, 7 [When the wicked grow as the grass, & all the workers of wickedness do flourish] that they shall be destroyed for ever. 8 But thou, o Lord, art f Thy judgements are most constant against the wicked & pass our reach. moste high for evermore. 9 For lo, thy enemies, o Lord: forlo, thy enemies shall perish: all the workers of iniquity shallbe destroyed. 10 g Thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them with all power, and bless them with all felicity. But thou shalt exalt mine horn, like the unicorns, (and) I shallbe anointed with freshoile. 11 Mine eye also shall see (my desire) against mine enemies: and mine ears shall 〈◊〉 (my wish) against the wicked, that rise up against me. 12 The righteous shall h Though the faithful seem to whither and be cut down by the wicked: yet they shall grow again and flourish in the Church of God, as the cedars do in Lebanon. flourish like a palm tre, (and) shall grow like a cedar in Lebanón. 13 Such as be planted in the House of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in (their) i The children of God shall have a power above natu re, and, their 〈◊〉 shall bring 〈◊〉 fresh fruits. age: they shallbe fat and flourishing, 15 To declare that the LORD my rock is righteous, and that none iniquity (is) in him. PSAL. XCIII. 1 He praiseth the power of GOD in the creation of the world, and beateth down all people which lift them up against his majesty. 5 And provoketh to consider his promises. 1 THe Lord a As God by his power and wisdom hath made & governeth the world: so must the same beour de fence against all enemies and dangers. reigneth, (&) is clothed with Psal. xciii. majesty: the Lord is clothed, (and) girded with power: the world also shallbe established, that it can not be moved. 2 Thy b Wherein thou sittest and governest the world. throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. 3 c God's power appeareth in ruling the furious waters. The floods have lifted up, o Lord: the floods have lifted up their voice: the floods lift up their waves. 4 The waves of the sea (are) marvelous through the noise of many waters, (yet) the Lord on high is more mighty. 5 Thy d Besides God's power and wisdom in creating, and governing, his great 〈◊〉 also appeareth in that he hath given his people his word and 〈◊〉. testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thy House, o Lord, for ever. PSAL. XCIIII, 1 He prayeth unto God against the violence and arrogancy of tyrants. 10 warning them of God's judgements. 12 Then doth he comfort the afflicted by the good issue of their afflictions, as he felt in himself, and did sein others, & by the ruin of the wicked, 23 whom the Lord will destroy. 1 O Lord God a Whose office it is to take vengeanceon the wicked. the avenger, o GOD the avenger, show thyself b Show by effect that thou 〈◊〉 judge of the world to punish the wicked. clearly. 2 Exalt thyself, o judge of the world, (and) tender a reward to the proud. 3 Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked c That is, brag of their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, esteem themselves above all other. triumph? 4 They prate (and) speak fiercely: all the workers of iniquity vaunt themselves. 5 They d Seeing the church was then so 〈◊〉 oppressed, it aught not to seem strange to us, if we see it so now, and therefore we must call to God to take our 〈◊〉 in hand. smite down thy people, o Lord, & trouble thy heritage. 6 They slay the widow and the strangers, & murder the fatherless. 7 e He showeth that they are desperate in 〈◊〉, forasmuch as they feared 〈◊〉 God but gave themselves 〈◊〉 to do wickedly. Yet they say, The Lord shall not see: neither will the God of jaakób regard it. 8 Understand you unwise among the people, and you fools, when will you be wise? 9 He that f He showeth that it is impossible, but God should hear, see and understand their wickedness. planted the ear, shall he not hear? or he that formed the eye, shall he not see? 10 Or he that chasticeth the g If God punish whole nations for their sins, it is merefolie for any one man, or else a few to think that God will spare them. nations, shall he not correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, (shall he not know.) 11 The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. 12 Blessed (is) the man, whom thou h God hath care over his and chasticeth them for their wealth, that they should not perish for ever with the wicked. despisest, o Lord, and teachest him in thy Law, 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of evil, while the pit is digged for the wicked. 14 Surely the Lord will not fail his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. 15 For i God will restore the state & government of things to their right use, and then the 〈◊〉 shall follow him cheerfully. judgement shall return to justice, and all the upright in heart (shall follow) after it. 16 Who will rise up with me against the wicked? (or) who will take my part against the workers of iniquity? 17 If the Lord had not k He complaineth of them, which would not help him to resist the enemies: yet was assured that Gods help would not fail. helped me, my soul had almost dwelled in silence. 18 When I said, l When I thought there was no way but death. My foot slideth, thy mercy, o Lord, stayed me. 19 In the multitude of my m In my trouble & distress I 〈◊〉 found thy present help, thoughts in mine heart, thy comforts have rejoiced my soul. 20 Hath the throne of iniquity n Though the wicked judges 〈◊〉 justice in oppressing the Church, yet they have not that authority of God. fellowship with thee, which forgeth wrong for a law? 21 They gather them together against the soul of the righteous, and condomne the innocent blood. 22 But the Lord is my refuge, and my God (is) the rock of mine hope. 23 And he will recompense them their wickedness, and o It is a great token of God's judgement, when the purpose of the wicked is broken, but most, when they are destroyed in their own 〈◊〉. destroy them in their own malice: (yea,) the Lord our God shall destroy them. PSAL. XCV. 1 An earnest exhortation to praise God. 4 For the government Psal. xcv. of the world. and the election of his Church, 8 An admonition not to follow the rebellion of the old Fathers, that tempted God in the wilderness: 11 For the which they might not enter into the land of promise. 1 COme, let us rejoice unto the Lord let us sing a He showeth that God's service standeth not in dead ceremonies, but chief in the 〈◊〉 fice of prause and thanks giving. aloud unto the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his face with praise: let us sing loud unto him with psalms. 3 For the Lord (is) a great God, and a great King 〈◊〉 all b Even the Angels (who in respecto of men are thought as god) are nothing in his 〈◊〉 much 〈◊〉 the idols, which man's brain inventech. gods. 4 In whose hand (are) the deep places of the earth, and the c All things are governed by his providence. heights of the mountains (are) his: 5 To whom the sea (belongeth:) for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. 6 Come, let us d By these thro' words he signifieth one things meaning that them must 〈◊〉 give themselves 〈◊〉 God. worship and fall down, and 〈◊〉 before the Lord our maker. 7 For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his e That is, the flock whom he governeth with his own hand. He showeth wherein 〈◊〉 are God's flock: that is, If they hear his voice. hand: to day, if you will hear his voice, 8 f By the 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉. Harden not your heart, as “ Or, 〈◊〉 whereof the place was so called, Nombr. 14 22. in 〈◊〉, (and) as in the day of “ Or, 〈◊〉, read Exod. 〈◊〉. 7. Massáh in the wilderness. 9 Where your fathers tempted me, proved me, though they had seen my work. 10 Forty years have I contended with (this) generation, and said, They are a people that g They were without judgement and reason. err in heart, for they have not known my ways. 11 Wherefore I swore in my wrath, (saying,) Surely they shall not enter into my h That is, into the land of Canaan, where he promised them rest. rest. PSAL. XCVI. 1 An exhortation both to the jews and Gentiles to praise God for his mercy. And this specially aught to be referred to the kingdom of Christ. Psal xcvi. 1 SIng a The prophet showeth that the time shall come, that all nations shall have occasion to praise the Lords for the 〈◊〉 of his Gospel. unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. 2 〈◊〉 unto the Lord, (and) praise his Name: declare his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among all nations, (&) his wonders among all people. 4 For the Lord (is) b Seeing he will reveal himself to all nations 〈◊〉 to their own expectation, they aught all to worship him contrary to their own imaginations, and only as he hath appointed. great and much to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the people (are) “ Or, vanities. idols: but the Lord c Then the idols, or whatsoever made not the heavens, are not God. made the heaven. 6 d God can not be known, but by his strength and glory: the signs whereof appear in his Sanctuary. Strength and glory (are) before him: power and beauty (are) in his Sanctuary. 7 Give unto the Lord, you families of the people: give unto the Lord glory and e As by 〈◊〉 you see that it is only due unto him. power. 8 Give unto the Lord the glory of his name bring f By offering up yourselves wholly unto God, declare that you worship him only an offering, and enter into his courts. 9 Worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuary tremble before him all the earth. 10 Say among the g He prophesieth that the Gentiles shallbe partakers 〈◊〉 the jews of God's promise. nations, The Lord reigneth: surely the world shallbe stable, (and) not move, (and) he shall judge the people h Hes hall regenerate them a new with his Spirit, & restore them to the image of God. in righteousness. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad let the sea roar, and all that therein is. 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it: let all the i If the insensible creatures shall have cause to rejoice, when God appeareth, much more we, from whom he hath taken malediction and sin. trees of the wood then rejoice. 13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he will judge the world with right cousnes, & the people in his truth. PSAL. XCVII. 1 The Prophet exhorteth all to rejoice for the coming of the kingdom of Christ. 7 Dreadful to the rebels and idolaters 8 And joyful to the just whom he exhorteth to innocency, 12 To rejoicing and thanksgiving. 1 THe a He showeth that 〈◊〉 God reigneth, there is all 〈◊〉 and spiritual joy. Lord reigneth: let the earth rejoice: let the b For the Gospel shall not be only 〈◊〉 in judea, but through all 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. multitude of theyles be glad. 2 c He is thus descri bed to keep his enemies in 〈◊〉, which commonly 〈◊〉 God's power. Clouds and darkness (are) round about him righteousness and judgement (are) the foundation of his throne. 3 There shall go a fire before him, & burn up his enemies round about. 4 His lightnings gave light unto the world the earth saw it and was d This fear bringeth not the wicked to 〈◊〉 obedience, but maketh them to run away from God. afraid. 5 The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, & all the people se his glory. 7 e He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's iudgeméts are in a readiness to destroy the idolaters. Confounded be all they that serve graven images, (and) that glory in idols: worship him f Let all that which is esteemed in the world, fall down before him. ally gods. 8 Zión herded of it, and was glad: and the g The jews shall have occasion 〈◊〉 rejoice that the 〈◊〉 are made partakers with them of God's favour. daughters of Iudáh rejoiced, because of thy judgements, o Lord. 9 For thou, Lord, art most high above all the earth: thou art much exalted above all gods. 10 You that h 〈◊〉 requireth 〈◊〉 things of his children: 〈◊〉 one that they dereste 〈◊〉, the other that they put their trust in God for their 〈◊〉. love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his Saints: he will deliver them from the hand of the wicked. 11 i though h God's deliverance appear no: suddenly, yet it is sown and laid up in store for them. Light is sown for the righteous, & joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice you righteous in the Lord, & give thanks for his holy k Be mindful of his 〈◊〉 and only trust in his 〈◊〉. remembrance: PSAL. XCVIII. 1 An earnest exhortation to all creatures to praise the Lord for his power, mercy and fidelity in his promise by Christ 10 By whom he hath communicated his salvation to all nations. ¶ A Psalm. 1 SIng a That is, some song newly made in token of their wondered 〈◊〉 by Christ. unto the Lord a new song: for he hath done marvelous things: * his right hand, and his holy b He preserveth his Church miraculously. arm have gotten him the victory. Isa. 59 16. 2 The Lord declared his c For the deliverance of his Church. salvation: his righteousness hath he revealed in the sight of the nations. 3 He hath d God was moved by none other means to gather his Church of the jews and Gentiles, 〈◊〉 because 〈◊〉 would perform his promise. remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 All the earth singye loud unto the Lord: cry out and rejoice, and sing praises, 5 Sing praise to the Lord upon the harp, (even) upon the harp with a singing voice. 6 With e By this repetition and earnest exhortation to give praises with instruments, & also of the dumb creatures, he signifieth that the world is never able to praise God suffidently for their deliverance. shawms and sound of trumpets sing loud before the Lord the King. 7 Let the sea roar, & all that the rain is, the world, and they that devil therein. 8 Let the floods clap their hands, (&) let the mountains rejoice together. 9 Before the Lord: for he is come to judge the earth with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. PSAL. XCIX. 1 He commands the power equity and excellency of the kingdom of God by Christ over the jews and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 And provoketh them to magnify the same and to serve the Lord 6 Following the 〈◊〉 of the ancient Father's Moses, Aarón, Samuel, who calling upon God, were herded 〈◊〉 their prayers. 1 THe Lord reigneth, let the a When God delivereth his Church, all the enemies shall have cause to tremble. people tremble he sitteth (between) the * Cherubims, let the earth be moved. 2 The Lord (is) great in Zión, and he is high above all the people. Exod. 25. 22. 3 They shall b Though the wicked rage against God, yet the godly shall praise his Name, and mighty power. praise thy great and fearful Name [(for) it is holy.] 4 And the King's power, that loveth judgement (for) thou hast prepared equity: thou hast execute diudgement and justice in jaakomb. 5 Exalt the Lord our God, and fall down before his c That is, before his Temple or Ark, where he promised to hear, when they worshipped him, as now he promises his spiritual presence, where so ever his Church is assembled. footstool: (for) he is holy. 6 Moses and Aaron (were) among his Priests, d Under these three hecomprehendeth the whole people of Israel, with whom God made his promise. and Samuel among such as call upon his Name: these called upon the Lord, and he herded them. 7 He spoke unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, (and) the Law (that) he gave them. 8 Thou heardest them, o Lord our God: thou wast a favourable God unto them, though thou diddest take vengeance for e For the more liberally that God 〈◊〉 with his people, the more death he punish them that 〈◊〉 his benefits. their inventions. 9 Exalt the Lord our GOD, and fall down before his holy Mountain: for the Lord our God is holy. PSAL. C. 1 He exhorteth all to serve the Lord 3 who hath choose us and preserved us. 4 And to enter into his assemblies to praise his Name. ¶ A Psalm of praise. 1 SIng a He prophesieth that God's benefit in calling the Gentiles, shallbe so great that they shall have wonderful occasion to praise his mercy and rejoice. you loud unto the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness. come before him with joyfulness. 3 Know you that even the Lord is GOD: he hath b Hechiefly means, touching the spiritual tegenera 〈◊〉, whereby we are his sheep and people. made us, and not we ourselves: (we are) his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 c He showeth that God will not be worshipped, but by that means, which he hath appointed. Enter into his gates with praise, (&) into his courts with rejoicing. praise him (&) bless his Name. 5 For the Lord is good: his mercy (is) d He declareth that we aught never to be weary in praising him, seeing his mercies toward us last for ever. everlasting, and his truth (is) from generation to generation. PSAL. CI. 1 David describeth what government he will observe in his house and kingdom 5 He will punish and correct, by rooting forth the wicked, 6 And cherishing the godly persons. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 I Will a David 〈◊〉 reth what manner of King he would be, when Godshuld place him in the throne, promising openly, that he would be merciful and just. sing mercy and judgement: unto thee, o Lord, will I sing. 2 I will do wisely in the perfect way b Though as yet thou differ rest to place me in the kingly dignity, yet will I give myself to wisdom and uprightness being a privare man. till thou comest to me: I will walk in the uprightness of mine heart in the mids of mine house. 3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes I hate c He showeth that magistrates do not their duties, except they be enemies to all vice. the work of them that fall away: it shall not cleave unto me. 4 A froward heart shall departed from me: I will know none evil. 5 Him, that privily d In promising to punish these vices 〈◊〉 are most pernicious in them that are about Kings, he 〈◊〉 that be will punish all slandereth his neighbour, will I destroy. him that hath a proud look and high heart, I can not (suffer.) 6 Mine eyes (shallbe) unto the e He showeth what is the true use of the 〈◊〉: to punis he the wicked and to 〈◊〉 the good. faithful of the land, that they may devil with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 There shall no deceitful person devil within mine house: he that telleth lies, shall not remain in my sight. 8 f Magistrates must immediately punish vice, 〈◊〉 it grow to farther inconvenience and if heathen Magistrates are bound to do this, how much more they that have the charge of the Church of God? Betimes will I destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut of all the workers of iniquity from the City of the Lord PSAL. CII. 1 It seemeth that this prayer was appointed to ' the faithful to pray in the captiutie of 〈◊〉. 16 A consolation for the building of the Church: 18 whereof followeth the praise of God to be published unto all posterity. 〈◊〉. The conversion of the Gentiles, 28 And the stability of the Church. ¶ A prayer a Whereby is signified, that albeit we be in never so great miseries, yet there is ever place left for praser. of the afflicted, when he shall be in distress, and power forth his meditation before the Lord 1 O Lord, hear my prayer, & let my b He declareth that in our prayer we must lively feel that, which we desire and stead fastly believe to obtain. cry come unto thee. 2 Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble: in cline thy ears unto me: when I call, make haste to hear me, 3 For my days are c These excessive kinds of speech show how 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Church aught to wound the hearts of the godly. consumed like smoke, & my bones are burned like an hearth. 4 Mine heartis smitten and withereth like grass, because I forgot d My sorrows were so great, that I passed not for mine ordinary so de. to eat my bread 5 For the voice of my groaning my bones do cleave to my skin. 6 I am like a e Ever mourning, and 〈◊〉, casting out searefull cries. pelicane of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the deserts. 7 I watch and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. 8 Mine enemies revile me daily, (and) they that rage against me, have f Have conspired my death. sworn against me. 9 Surely I have g I have not risen out of my mourning to take my refection. eaten ashes as bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, 10 Because of thy h He showeth that the afflictions did not only thus move him, but 〈◊〉 the feeling of God's displeasure. indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast heaved me up, and cast me down. 11 My days (are) like a shadow we that fadeth, and I am withered like grass. 12 But thou, o Lord, dost i Howsoever. We be 〈◊〉: yet thy promise is sure and the remembrance thereof shall confirm us for ever. remain for ever, and thy remembrance from generation to generation. 13 Thou will't arise (&) have mercy upon Zión: for the time to have mercy thereon, for the k That is., the seventy years, Which by the prophet. Icremie thou didst appoint, jer. 19 12. appointed time is come. 14 For thy servants delight in the l The more that the Church is in misery and desolation, the more aught the faithful to love & 〈◊〉 it. stones the-reof, and have pity on the dust thereof. 15 Then the heathen shall fear the Name of the Lord, and all the Kings of the earth thy glory, 16 When the Lord shall build up Zión, (and) shall appear m That is, when he shall have drawn his Church out of the darkness of death. in his glory, 17 (And) shall turn unto the prayer of the desolate, and not despise their prayer. 18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people, which shall be n The deliverance of the Church is a most excellent 〈◊〉 and therefore he compareth it to a new creation for in their banish meant the body of the Church seemed to have been dead which by deliverance was as it were created a new. created, shall praise the Lord 19 For he hath looked down from the height of his Sanctuary: out of the heaven did the Lord behold the earth, 20 That he might hear the mourning of the prisoner, and deliver the o Who now in their 〈◊〉 cold 〈◊〉 for nothing but death. children of death 21 That they may declare the Name of the LORD in Zión, and his praise in Jerusalem, 22 When the people shallbe gathered p He showeth 〈◊〉 God's Name is 〈◊〉 more praised, then when religion flourisheth, and the Church 〈◊〉 which thing is chief accomplished under the 〈◊〉 doom of Christ. together, and the kingdoms to serve the Lord 23 He q The Church lament that they 〈◊〉 not the time of Christ, which was promised, but have but few years and short days. abated my strength in the way, (&) shortened my days. 24 (And) I said, O my God, take me not away in the mids of my days: thy years (endure) from generation to generation. 25 Thou hast aforetime laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens (are) the work of thy hands. 26 r If 〈◊〉 and earth perish, much more 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 perish: but the 〈◊〉 by reason of God's promise 〈◊〉 for ever. They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: even they all shall wax old as doth a garment: as vesture shalt thouchange them, and they shall be changed. 27 But thou art the same, and ' thy years shall not fail. 28 The children of thy servants shall continued, and their seed shall stand s Seeing thou hast choose thy Church out of the world and joined it to thee, it can not but continued for 〈◊〉: for thou art 〈◊〉. fast in thy sight. PSAL. CIII. 1 He provoketh all to praise the Lord, which hath pardoned his sins, delivered him from destruction, and given him sufficient of all good things. 10 Then head death the tender mercies of God, which he showeth likea moste tender Father towards his children, 14 The frailty of man's life. 20 An exhortation to man and Angels to praise the Lord 1 MY soul, a He wakeneth his dullness to praise God, showing that both understanding & affections of mind & heart are to little to set forth his praise. praise thou the Lord, and all that is within me (praise) his holy Name. 2 My soul, praise thou the Lord, and forget not all his benefits. 3 Which b This is the beginning and 〈◊〉 of all benefits remission of sin forgiveth all thy iniquity, and heals all thy in firmities. 4 Which redemeth thy life from the c For before that we have remission of our sins, wear as dead men in the grave grave and crowneth thee with mercy and compassions. 5 Which satisfieth thy mouth with good things: and thy d As the eagle when her beak overgroweth, sucketh blood and so it renewed in strength, even so God mira culously giveth strength to his Church above all man's expectation youth is renewed like the eagles. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and iud gement to all that are oppressed, 7 He made his ways known unto e As to his chief minister and next to his people. Moses (&) his works unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is full of compassion and mercy slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 He will not alway f He showeth first his 〈◊〉 judgement, but so soon as the sinner is humbled, he receiveth him to mercy. chide, neither keep (his anger) for ever. 10 He hath not g We have proven by continual expe rience, that his mercy hath ever prevailed against our offences. dealt with us after our sins, nor rewarded us according to our ini quities. 11 For as high as the heaven is above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As far as h As great as the world is so 〈◊〉 it of signs of God's mercies toward his faithful when he hath removed their sins. the East is from the West: so far hath he removed our sins fromus. 13 As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him. 14 For he knoweth whereof we be made: he remembreth that we are but dust. 15 The days of i He declareth that man hath nothing in himself tomove God to mercy: but only the confession of his infirmity and misery man are as grass: as a flower of the field, so flourisheth he. 16 For the wind goeth over it, and it is go and the place thereof shall know it no more. 17 But the loving kindness of the Lord (endureth) for ever upon them that fear him, and his k His 〈◊〉 and faithful keeping of his promise. righteousness upon children's children, 18 Unto them that keep his l To whom he giveth grace to fear him and to obey his word. covenant, and think upon his commandments to do them. 19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in heaven, and his kingdom ruleth over all. 20 Praise the Lord you m In that that we which naturally 〈◊〉 to prai se God exhort the angels, which will lingly do it, we 〈◊〉 up our selves to consider our duerie and awake out of our 〈◊〉. his Angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandment in obeying the voice of his word. 21 Praise the Lord, all you his hosts, you his servants that do his pleasure. 22 Praise the Lord ally his works, in all pla ces of his dominion: my soul, praise thou the lord. PSAL. CIIII 1 An excellent Psalm to praise God for the creation of the world and the governance of the same by his marvelous providence, 35 wherein the Prophet prayeth against the wicked, who are occasions that God diminished a The Prophet sheweth that we nedenot to 〈◊〉 into the heavens to seek God, forasmuch as all the order of nature with the propriety and placing of the elements, are most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to see his majesty in. his blessings. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 MY soul praise thou the Lord: o Lord my God, thou are exceeding great thou art d If by this power 〈◊〉 diddest 〈◊〉 bridle the rage of the 〈◊〉, it were not possible but the whole world should be destroyed. clothed with glory and honour 2 Which covereth himself with light as with a garment, (and) spreadeth the heavens like a curtain. 3 Which layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters, and maketh the clouds his chariot, and walketh upon the wings of the wind. 4 Which b As the Prophet here 〈◊〉 that all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are ready to serve God: so the Apostle to the 〈◊〉, 1. 7. 〈◊〉 in this glass how that ve tie Angels also are obedient 〈◊〉 his commandment. maketh the spirits his messengers (and) a flaming fire his ministers. 5 He set the earth upon her foundations, so that it shall never move. 6 Thou coveredst it with the c Thou makest he sea to be an ornament unto the earth. deep as with a garment: the d If by this power 〈◊〉 diddest 〈◊〉 bridle the rage of the 〈◊〉, it were not possible but the whole world should be destroyed. waters would stand above the mountains. 7 (But) at thy rebuke they flee: at the voice of thy thunder they haste away. 8 And the mountains ascend (and) the valleys descend to the place which thou hast established for them. 9 But thou hast set them a bond, which they shall not pass they shall not return to co ver the earth. 10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run between the mountains. 11 They shall give drink to all the e If God provide for the very 〈◊〉 much more will he extend his provident care to man. beasts of the field, and the wild asses shall quench their thirst. 12 By these f There is no pair of the world so bareu, where most 〈◊〉 signs of God's blessings appear not. springs shall the fowls of the devil, and sing among the branches. 13 He watereth the mountains from his g From the clouds. chambers (and) the earth is filled with the fruit of thy works. 14 He causeth grass to grow for the cattle and herb for the use of h He 〈◊〉 God's providen care over man, who doth not on lie provide necessary things for him, as her besand ano there mea 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things to 〈◊〉 and comfort him as wine and 〈◊〉 or ointements. man, that he may bring forth bread out of the earth. 15 And wine (that) maketh glad the heart of man (and) oil to make the face to shine, and bread that strengtheneth man's heart 16 The high trees are satisfied (even) the cedars of Lebanón, which he hath planted, 17 That the boards may make their nests there: the 〈◊〉 dwelleth in the fir trees 18 The high mountains (are) for the “ Or dsie, roes, and such like. goats the rocks (are) are fuge for the coneys 19 He 〈◊〉 the i As to separate the day, and to note days, month and years. moon for certain sea so k That is, by his course either 〈◊〉 or near, it noreth summer winter & other seasons. the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night, wherein all the beasts of the forest creep forth. 21 The lions roar after their pray, and seek their meat l That is they one lie find meat according to God's providence, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 beasts. at God. 22 (When) the sun rises, they retire, and couch in their dens. 23 m To wit, when the day 〈◊〉 for thelight is as it were a shield to defend man against the tyranny and fierceness of beasts. (Then) goeth man forth to his work, & to his labour until the evening. 24 O Lord, how n He confesseth that no tongue is able to express, God's works, nor mind to compre hende them. manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. 25 (So is) this sea great and wide (for) therein (are) things creeping innumerable, both small beasts and great. 26 There go the ships (yea) that “ Or, Whale. Liviathan whom thou hast made to play therein. 27 o God 〈◊〉 a most 〈◊〉 Father who provideth for all creatures their dalelie 〈◊〉. All these wait upon thee, that thou mayest give them food in due season. 28 Thou givest it to them (and) they gather it: thou openest thy hand (and) they are filled with good things. 29 (But if) thou p As by thy presence all things have 〈◊〉: so if, thou with draw thy blessings, 〈◊〉 all perish, hide thy face, they are troubled (if) thou take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. 30 (Again if) thou q As the death of creatures showeth that we are nothing of ourselves so their generation declareth that we receive all things of our Creator. sand forth thy spirit, they are created, and thou renuest the face of the earth. 31 Glory be to the Lord for ever: let the Lord rejoice in his works. 32 He looketh on the earth and it trembleth: he toucheth the mountains, & they r God's merciful face thstreng th' to theearth but his severe countenance 〈◊〉 the mountains. smoke. 33 I will sing unto the Lord (all) my life: I will praise my God. while I live, 34 Let my words be acceptable unto him I will rejoice in the Lord 35 Let the sinners be s Who infect the world, & so cause God that he can not rejoice in his works. consumed out of the earth and the wicked till there be no more ômy soul, praise thou the Lord Praise you Psal. 〈◊〉. the Lord PSAL. CV. 1 He praiseth the singular grace of God, who hath of all the people of the word choose a peculiar people to himself, and having choose them, never ceaseth to do them good, even for his promise sake. 1 PRaise the Lord (and) call upon his Name a Forasmuch as the the Israelites were exempted from the common condemnation of the world, & were elected to be God's people, the Prophet willeth them to show them selves 〈◊〉 by thankesgining. declare his works among the people 2 Sing unto him sing praise unto him (and) talk of all his wondrous works. 3 Rejoice in his holy Name: let the heart of them that seek the Lord rejoice. 4 Seek the Lord and his b By the strength and face, he means the Atke we e God declared his power & his presence. strength: seek his face continually. 5 Remember his c Which he hath wrought in the deliverance of his people. marvelous works that, he hath done, his wonders and the d Because his power was there by as lively decla read, as if he should have declared it by 〈◊〉. judgements of his mouth. 6 You seed of Abrahám his servant, you children of jaakomb, which are his elect. 7 He is the Lord our God: his judgements (are) through all the earth. 8 He hath alway remembered his covenant (and) promise, that he made to a thousand generations. 9 (Even) that which he e The promise which God made to 〈◊〉 to be his God, and the God of his seed after him, he renewed and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to his seed after him. made with Abraham and his oath unto Izhák: 10 And (since) hath confirmedit to jaakomb for a law (and) to Israel for an everlasting covenant. 11 Saying, f He 〈◊〉 that they should not enjoy the land of Canaan by any other means but by reason of his covenantmade 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Unto thee will I give the land of Canáan, the lot of your inheritance. 12 Albeit they were few in number (yea) very few and strangersin the land. 13 And walked about from nation to nation from (one) kingdom to another people. 14 (Yet) suffered he no man to do them wrong but reproved g That is, the King of Egypt and the King of 〈◊〉. Gen. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 20. 3. Kings for their sakes (saying.) 15 touch not mine h Those whom 〈◊〉 have 〈◊〉 to be my people. anointed, and do my i Meaning the old fathers, to whom God showeth himself plainly, and who were setters for he of his wo. de. Prophets no harm. 16 Moreover he called a famine upon the land (and) utterly broke the k 〈◊〉 her high seding 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, oh: by taking ware the strength and 〈◊〉 thereof staff of bread. 17 (But) he sent a man before them: Joseph was sold for a slave. 18 Theihelde his feet in the stocks (and) he was laid in irons. 19 Until l So long he suffered 〈◊〉, as God had appointed, and till he had tried sufficiently his patience. his appointed time came (and) the counsel of the Lord had tried him. 20 The King sent and loosed him (even) the Ruler of the people delivered him. 21 He made him Lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance. 22 That he should bind his m That the 〈◊〉 princes of the 〈◊〉 trey should be ac joseph commandment and learn 〈◊〉 an him. princes unto his will, and teach his Ancients wisdom. 23 Then Israel came to Egypt, and jaakob was a stranger in the land of Ham, 24 And he increased his people exceedingly, & made them stronger than their oppressers. 25 n So it is in God, either to move though hearts of the wicked to 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. He turned their heart to hate his people and to deal craftily with his servants. 26 (Then) sent he Moses his servant (and) Aarón whom he had choose. 27 They showed among them the message of Exod. 7 20. his signs, and wonders in the land of Ham Exod 8. 6, 28 He sent darkness, and made it dark: and they were not o Meaning, 〈◊〉 and Aaron. disobedient unto his commission. 29 * He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. 30 * Their land brought forth frogs (even) in their King's chambers. 31 He p So that this 〈◊〉 came not by fortune, but as God had appointed, and his 〈◊〉 Moses spoke spoke, and there came swarms of flies (and) louse in all their quarters. 32 He gave them q It 〈◊〉 strange to 〈◊〉 in Egypt much more it was fearful to to sehaile. hail for rain and flames of fire in their land, 33 He smote their vines also and their figtrees, and broke down the trees in their coasts. 34 r He showeth that all creatures are armed against man when God is his enemy as at his commandment the grass hoppers destroyed the land. He spoke, and the grasshoppers came, and caterpillars in numerable. 35 And did eatup all the first born in their land, devoured the fruit of their ground. 36 * He smote also all the grass in their land, Exod. 12. 29. (even) the beginning of all their strength. 37 He brought them for the also with silver and gold, and there was s When their enemies felt God plagues his children by his 〈◊〉 were exempted. none feeble among their tribes. 38 Egypt was t For God's plagues caused them rather to 〈◊〉 with the Israelites then 〈◊〉 their lives. glad at their departing: for the fear of them had fallen upon them. 39 He spread a cloud to be a covering, and fire to give light in the night. 40 They u Nor for necessity but for satisfying of their lust. asked, and he brought quails, and he filled them with the bread of heaven 41 He opened the rock, and the waters flowed out (&) ran in the dry places (like) a river. 42 For he remembered his holy x Which he confirmeth to the posterity, in who me after a sort the dead liveand enjoy the promises. promise to Abrahám his servant. 43 And he brought forth his people with joy (and) his choose with gladness. y When the Egy ptians 〈◊〉 entered & were destroyed 44 And gave them the lands of the heathen, and they took the labours of the people in possession. 45 That they might z This is the end, why God preserveth his Church, because they should worship, and callv 〈◊〉 him in this world. keep his statutes, and observe his Laws. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CVI 1 The people dispersed Under Antiochus do magnify the godues of God among the just and repentant: 4 Desiring to be brought again into the land by God's merciful Visitation. 8 And after the manifold marvels of God wrogh in their deliverance forth of Egypt, and the great in gratitude of the people rehearsed, 47 They do pray & desire to be gathered from among the heathen to the intent they may praise the Name of the God of Israel. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise a The prophet exhorteth thepeople to praise God 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that thereby their minds may he strengthtened against 〈◊〉 present troubles and despair you the Lord because he is good, for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 2 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord (or) show forth all his praise? 3 Blessed (are) they that b He showeth that it is not enough topraise God with mouth except the whole heart agree thereunto framed keep judgement, and do righteousness at all times. 4 Remember me, o Lord, with the c Let the Good will thatthou bea rest to thy people, extend unto me that thereby I may be received in to the 〈◊〉 of thy. favour of thy people: visit me with thy salvation, 5 That I may see the felicity of thy choose, and rejoice in the joy of thy people, and glory with thy in heritance. 6 We have d By earnest confession aswell of their own, as of their father's sins, they show that they had hopethat God according to his promise would pity them. sinned with our fathers: we have committed iniquity (and) done wickedly. 7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt, neither remembered they the multitude of thy mercies, but rebelled at the Sea (even) at the read Sea. 8 Nevertheless he e The 〈◊〉 goodness of God appeareth in this that he would 〈◊〉 ge the ordre 〈◊〉 nature rather than his people should be 〈◊〉, all though they were wicked. saved them for this Names sake, that he might make his power to be known, 9 And he rebuked the read Sea, and it was dried up, and he led them in the deep as in the wilderness. 10 And he saved him from the adversaries hand, and delivered them from the hand of the enemy. 11 * And the waters covered their oppressers not one of them was left. Exod 14. 27. 12 Then f The 〈◊〉 works of GOD caused them to be leave for a time & to praisehim. believed they his words (and) sang praise unto him. 13 But in continently they forgot his works they waited not for his g They 〈◊〉 prevent his wisdom and providence counsel. 14 But lusted with concupiscence in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. 15 Then he gave them their desire: but he set h the abundance that God gave them profited not 〈◊〉 made them pine awaybecause God cursed it. leanness into their soul. 16 They envied Moses also in the tents, (&) Aarón the holy one of the Lord 17 (Therefore) the earth opened & i By that 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 the heinous 〈◊〉 ce may be conside read: 〈◊〉 they that life against God's ministers rebel against him. swallowed up Dathán, and covered the company of Abiram. 18 And the fire was kindled in their assembly the flame burned up the wicked. 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. 20 Thus they turned their k He showeth that all idolaters renounce God to be their 〈◊〉, when in stead 〈◊〉 him they worship any creature, much more wood, 〈◊〉, me 〈◊〉 calves glory into the similitude of a bullock, that eateth grass. 21 They for gate God their Saviour, which had done great things in Egypt. 22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, & fearful things by the read Sea. 23 Therefore he minded to destroy them, had l If Moses by his intercession had not obtained Gods favou against their 〈◊〉. not Moses his choose stand in the breach before him to turn away his wrath, jest heshulde destroy (them.) 24 Also they contemned that m That is Canaan, which was as 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 earnest penny 〈◊〉 the heavenly inheritance pleasant land (and) believed not his word. 25 But murmured in their tents (and) hearkened not unto the voice of the Lord 26 Therefore n That is he ware, Sometime also it 〈◊〉 to punish. he lifted up his hand against them to destroy them in the wilderness. 27 And to destroy their seed among the nations: and to scatter them throughout the countries. 28 They joined themselves also unto o Which was the idol of the Moabites. Baal-peonr, and did eat the offerings of the p 〈◊〉 offered to the dead idols. dead. 29 Thus they q Signifying that whatsoever 〈◊〉 inventeth of himself to 〈◊〉 God by is 〈◊〉 & proucketh his anger. provoked (him) unto anger with their own inventions, and the plague broke in upon them. 30 But r VThen all other neglected God's glory he in his 〈◊〉 killed the 〈◊〉 and prevented 〈◊〉. Phinehás stood up, and executed judgement, and the plague was stayed. 31 * And it was s This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and for his 〈◊〉 sake was accepted. imputed unto him for righteousness from generation to generation for ever. 32 They angered him also at the waters of * Meribáh, so that t If so notable a Prophet of God escape not punishment though other provoked him to sin how much more shall they besubiect to God's judgement, which cause God's children to 〈◊〉. Moses was punished for their sakes. Nomb. 0. 〈◊〉 33 Because they vexed his spirit, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips. 34 neither destroyed they the people, as the Lord had commanded them. 35 But were mingled among the heathen, & Nom. 20, 2. learned their works, Psal. 65. 8. 36 And served their idols, which were their ruin. 37 Yea they offered their u He s 〈◊〉 how 〈◊〉 vous a thing 〈◊〉 is which can win us to things abhorring to natu rewhere as God word can not obtain most small things. sons, and their daughters unto devils. 38 And shed innocent blood (even) the blood of their sons, and of their daughters, whom they offered unto the idols of Canáan, and the land was defilled with blood 39 Thus were they stained with their own works, and went x Then true 〈◊〉 tie is to clean 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 lie unto God. a whoring with their owneinuentions. 40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, and he abhorred his own inheritance. 41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen and they that hated them, were lords over them. 42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were humbled under their hand. 43 Many y The prophet showeth that 〈◊〉 by menaces, nor promises we 〈◊〉 come to God, except we be all 〈◊〉 newly reform, & that his 〈◊〉 overcover and 〈◊〉 our malice. a time did he deliver them, but they provoked him by their counsels: therefore they were brought down by their iniquity. 44 Yet he saw when they were in affliction, and he herded their cry. 45 And he remembered his covenant toward them, and a Gather thy Church, which is dispersed, and give us constancy under thecrosse that with one consent we may all praise thee. repented according to the multitude z Not that God is changeable in himself but that than he seemeth to us to repent, when he altereth his punishment, and for giveth us. of his mercies, 46 And gave them favour in the sight of all them, that led them captives. 47 Save us, ō Lord our God, and a Gather thy Church, which is dispersed, and give us constancy under thecrosse that with one consent we may all praise thee. gather us from among the heathen: that we may praise thy holy Name, and glory in thy praise. 48 Blessed (be) the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever, and let all the people say, So be it Praise you the Lord PSAL. CVII 1 The Prophet exorteth all those that are redeemed by the Lord, and gathered unto him to give 〈◊〉, 9 For this merciful providence of God, governing all things at his good pleasure, 20 Sending good and evil, prosperity and adversity to bring men Unto him. 〈◊〉 Therefore as the righteous thereat rejoice, so shall thewicked have their mouths stopped. 1 PRaise a This notable 〈◊〉 was in the beginning used, as the fore or 〈◊〉 of the song, which was often times repetet. the Lord, because he is good for his mercy (endureth) forever. 2 Let them, b As this was true in the jews, so is there none of Gods elect, that seek not his help in their necessity which have been redeemed of the Lord, show how he hath delivered them from the hand of the oppresser. 3 And gathered them of the lands, from the East and from the West, from the North and from the “ Or from the Sea meaning the read Sea 〈◊〉 is on the South part of the land. South. 4 (When) they wandered in the desert (and) wilderness out of the way (and) found no city to devil in. 5 c He showeth that there is none affli ction so grievous out of the which God will not deli ver his, and also exhorteth 〈◊〉, that are delivered to be mindful of so great a benefit Both hungry (and) thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble (and) he delivered them from their distress, 7 And led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city ofhabitation. 8 Let them (therefore) confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wonder full works before the sons of men. 9 For he satisfied the thirsty soul, and filled the hungry soul with goodness. 10 They, that dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in misery and iron, 11 Because they d Then the 〈◊〉 way 〈◊〉 obeit God is to follow his express commandment: also hereby all are exhorted to descend into them selves, forasmuch as 〈◊〉 are punished, but for their sins. rebelled against the words of the Lord, and despised the counsel of the most High, 12 When he humbled their heart with heaviness, (then) they fallen down and there was no helper. 13 Then they e He showeth that the cause why God doth punish us extremely, is because we can be brought unto him by none other 〈◊〉. cried unto the Lord in their trouble (and) he delivered them from their distress. 14 He brought them out of darkness, and (out of) the shadow of death, and broke their bands a sunder. 15 Let them (therefore) confess before the lord his loving kindness, and his wondered works before the sons of men. 16 For he hath broken the f When the 〈◊〉 to man's iud gement no recovery, but all 〈◊〉 are brought to 〈◊〉, than God chief showeth his mighty power. gates of brass, and braced the bars of iron a sunder. 17 g 〈◊〉 that have no fear of God, by his sharp rods are brought to 〈◊〉 upon him and so find mercy. Fools by reason of their transgression and because of their iniquities are afflicted 18 Their soul abhorreth all meat: and they are brought to death's door. 19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble (and) he delivereth them from their distress. 20 h By healing them he declareth his good will toward them. He sendeth his word and heals them, and delivereth them from their i Meaning, their diseases, which had almost brought them to the grave and corruption. graves. 21 Let them (therefore) confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wondered works before the sons of men. 22 And let them offer sacrifices of k Praise and confession of God's benefits are the true sacrifices of the godly. praise, & declare his works with rejoicing. 23 They that go down to the l He showeth by the sea what care God hath over man, for in that that he delivereth them from the great dangers of the 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 reth them, as it were from a thou sand deaths. sea in ships (and) occupy by the great waters, 24 They see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep. 25 For he commands and raiseth the stormy wind, & it lifteth up the waves thereof. 26 They mount up to the heaven (&) descend to the deep, so that their soul m Their fear & danger is so great melteth for trouble. 27 They are tossed to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and all their n When their are compelled to confess that only God's providence doth preserve them. cunning is go. 28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble (and) he bringeth them out of their distress. 29 He turneth the storm to calm, so that the waves thereof are stil. 30 When they are o Thought before every 〈◊〉 to fight one against another, yet at his 〈◊〉 they are a still as though they were frozen. quieted, they are glad, & he bringeth them unto the haven, where they would be. 31 Let them (therefore) confess before the Lord his loving kindness, and his wondered works before the sons of men. 32 And let them exalt him in the p This great benefit aught not 〈◊〉 lie to be considered particularly, but magnified in all places and 〈◊〉 blies. Congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the Elders. 33 He turneth the floods into a wilderness, and the springs of waters into dryness, 34 (And) a fruitful land into “ Or, 〈◊〉. barrenness for the wickedness of them that devil therein. 35 (Again) he q For the love that he beareth to his Church he changes the order of nature for their commodity. turneth the wilderness into pools of water, and the dry land into water springs. 36 And there he placeth the hungry, and they build a city to devil in. 37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which bring forth fruitful r Continual increa se and vearlie. increase. 38 For he blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, and he diminished, not their cattle. 39 s As God by his providence doth exalt men, so doth he also humble them by afflictions to know themselves. Again (men) are diminished, and brought low by oppression, evil and sorrow, 40 He poureth t For their wickedness and tyrant nigh he causeth the people & subiencts to contemn them. contempt upon princes, and causeth them to err in desert places out of the way. 41 Yet he raiseth up the poor out of misery, and maketh him families like a flock of sheep. 42 The u They, whose 〈◊〉 is lightened by God's Spirit, 〈◊〉 rejoice to see God's judgements against the wicked and ungodly righteous shall see it, & rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop her mouth. 43 Who is wise that he may observe these things: for they shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord PSAL. CVIII. This Psalm in composed of two other Psalms before the seven and fiftieth and sixtieth. The matter here contained is. 1 That David giveth himself with heart and voy ce to praise the Lord 7 And assureth himself of the promise of God concerning his kingdom over Israel, & his power against other nations. 11 Who though he seem to forsake us for a time, yet he alone will in the end cast our enemies. ¶ A song or Psalm of David. 1 O God, mine heart (is) a This earnest 〈◊〉 ction declareth that he is free from hypocrisy, and that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him not. prepared, so (is) my “ Or, my glory, because 〈◊〉 chief setteth forth the glory of God. tongue: I will sing and give praise. 2 Awake viol and harp: I will awake early 3 I will praise thee, o Lord, among the b He prophesieth of the calling of the Gentiles: for except they were 〈◊〉, they cold not 〈◊〉 the goodness of God. people, and I will sing unto thee among the nations. 4 For thy mercy is great above the heaves and thy truth unto the clouds. 5 c Let all the world se thy iud gements, in that that 〈◊〉 art God over all, and so 〈◊〉 fez that thou 〈◊〉 glorious Exalt thyself, o God, above the heavens and (let) thy glory (be) upon all the earth, 6 That thy beloved may be delivered. d When God by his benefits, maketh us partakers of his mercies, he admenisheth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 earnest in prayer to desire him to continued and finish his graces. help with thy right hand and hear me. 7 God hath spoken in his e As he 〈◊〉 oh ken to Samuel concerning me, so will he show himself constant, and holy in his promise, so that these nations following shallbe subject unto me. holiness (therefore) I will rejoice, I shall divide Shechem & measure the valley of Succonth. 8 Gilead (shall be) mine (&) Manasseh (shallbe) mine: Ephráim also (shallbe) the strength of mine head: juda is my lawgiver. 9 * Monab (shallbe) my washpot: over Edom will I cast out my shoe: upon Palestina will I triumph. 10 Who will lead me in to the strong city who will bring me unto Edom? 11 f From of this psalm unto the 〈◊〉 read the expo 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉: score psalm, and 〈◊〉 verse. Will't not thou, o God (which) hadst forsaken us, and 〈◊〉 not go forth, o God with our armies? 12 Give us help against trouble: for vain is the help of man. 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he shall tread down our enemies. PSAL. CIX. Psal 〈◊〉. 8. 1 David being faisely accused by flatterers unto 〈◊〉, prayeth God to help him and to destroy his enemies. 〈◊〉 And them he speaketh of judas the traitor unto jesus Christ and of all the like enemies of the 〈◊〉 of God 27 And desireth so to be delivered that his enemy's 〈◊〉 know the work to be of God. 30 Then doth he promise' to give praises unto God. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 Hold not thy tongue, o God of my a Though all the world condemn me, yet thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne 〈◊〉, & that is a 〈◊〉 praise to me. praise. 2 For the mouth of the wicked, and the mouth (〈◊〉) of deceit are opened 〈◊〉 me: they have spoken to me with a lying tongue. 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 4 For my friendship they were mine adversaries, b To declare that I had none other refuge, but 〈◊〉, in whom my 〈◊〉 was at 〈◊〉 but I gave myself to prayer. 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my friendship. 6 c Whether it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or Saul, or some familiafriend that had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him, 〈◊〉 prayeth 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but moved by God's 〈◊〉, that God would take vengeance upon him Set thou the wicked over him & let the adversary stand at his right hand. 7 When he shallbe judged, let him be condemned, and let his d As to the elect all things turn to their 〈◊〉: so to the 〈◊〉 even those things, 〈◊〉 are good, turn to their 〈◊〉. prayer be turned in to sin. 8 Let his days be few, and let another take e This was chief accomplished in judas. Act. 〈◊〉 10. his charge. 9 Let his children be 〈◊〉, and his wife a widow. 10 Let his children be vagabonds and beg and seek (bread, coming out) of their places destroyed. 11 Let f He declareth that the 〈◊〉 of God lieth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 goods, 〈◊〉 God's just 〈◊〉 meant 〈◊〉 all. the extortioner 〈◊〉 all that the hath, & let the strangers spoil his labour 12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him neither let there be any to show mercy upon his fatherless children. 13 Let his posterity be destroyed (and) in the generation following let their name be put out. 14 g 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Let the iniquity of his fathers be had in remembrance with the Lord and let not the sin of his mother be done 〈◊〉. 15 (But) let them always be before the Lord, that may cut of their memorial from the earth. 16 Because h 〈◊〉 showeth that God 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 them after a strange sort that show them selves 〈◊〉 toward other. he remembered not to show mercy, but persecuted the afflicted and poor man, and the sorrowful hearted to slay him 17 As he loved cursing, i Thus giveth the Lord to every man the thing, wherein 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 can not accuse God 〈◊〉 wrong when they are given up to their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 minds. so shall it come unto him (and) as he loved not blessing, so shall it be far from him. 18 As he clothed himself with cursing like a raiment, so shall it come into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones. 16 Let it be unto him as a garment to cover him, and for a girdle wherewith he shallbe alway girded. 20 Let this be the reward of mine adversary k For being 〈◊〉 of man's help he 〈◊〉 trusted in the Lord, that he would 〈◊〉 him. from the Lord, and of them, that speak evil against my soul, 21 But thou, o Lord my God, deal with me according unto thy l As thou art named merci 〈◊〉 gracious & long suffering, so show thyself in effect. Name: deliverme, (for thy mercy is good) 22 Because I am poor and needy, and mine heart is wounded within me. 23 I depart like the shadow that 〈◊〉, & am shaken of as the m Meaning, 〈◊〉 he hath 〈◊〉 nor assurance 〈◊〉 this world. grasshopper. 24 My knees are weak through fasting, & my flesh n For hunger 〈◊〉 came of sorrow, he was leave, an his natural moy 〈◊〉 failed him. hath lost (all) fatness. 25 I become also a rebuke unto them: they that looked upon me, shaked their heads. 26 Help me, o Lord my God: o The more grievous 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 asailed, him, the more earnest and instant was he in prayer. save me according to thy mercy. 27 And they shall know, that this is thy hand (and that) thou, Lord, hast done it. 28 (Though) they p They shall 〈◊〉 nothing by 〈◊〉 me. curse, yet thou will't bless they shall arise and be confounded, but thy servant shall rejoice. 29 Let mine a duersaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their confusion, as with a cloak. 30 I will give thanks unto the Lord greatly with my q Not only in 〈◊〉 it secre lie in myself, but also in declaring it before all the Congregation. mouth, and praise him among the multitude. 31 For he will stand at the right & of the poor to save him from them that would r Hereby he showeth that he had not to do with them, that were oflitle power, but with the judges and 〈◊〉 of the world. condemn his soul. PSAL CX. 1 David prophesieth of the power and everlasting kingdo me given to Christ. 4. And of his priesthood, which should put an end to the priesthood of Levi. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 THe a jesus Christ in the two & twenty of Mat. giveth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of & showeth that this can not properly be applied unto David, but to himself. Lord said unto my Lord, Sat thou at my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool. 2 The Lord shall sand the rod of thy power out of b And thence it shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the world: and this power chief stand 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of his word. Zion: be thou ruler in the mids of thy enemies. 3 The people (shall come) willingly at the time (of assembling) c By thy word they shallbe 〈◊〉 bled into the Church, whose in crease shallbe so 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, as the drops of the dew. thy army in holy beauty: the youth of thy womb (shallbe) as the morning dew. 4 The Lord swore and will not repent, Thou art a Priests for ever after the order of d As Melchizedek the figure of Christ was both King and the priest: so the effect can not be accomplished in any King save only in Christ. 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 26. 21. Melchi-zédek. 5 The Lord (that is) at thy right hand, shall wound Kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shallbe judge among the heathen: he shall fill (〈◊〉) with death bodies (&) smite the e No power shallbe able to 〈◊〉 him. head over great countries. 7 He shall f Under this similitude of a captain, that is se greedy to destroy his enemies, that he will not scarce drink by the way, he showeth how God will destroy hisenemies. drink of the brook in the way therefore shall be lift up (his) head. PSAL. CXI. 1 He giveth to the Lord for his merciful works toward his Church to And declareth wherein true wisdom & right knowledge consists. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 I Will a The Prophet declareth that 〈◊〉 will praise God 〈◊〉 privately & openly and that from the heart, as he that consecrateth himself wholly and only to God. praise the LORD with my whole herded in the assembly and Congregation of the just. 2 The works of the Lord (are) b He showeth that God's works are a sufficient cause, wherefore we should praise him but chief his benefits toward his Church. great, and aught to be sought out of all them that love them. 3 His work (is) beautiful and glorious, and his right cousnes endureth sore ever, 4 He hath made his wondered works to be had in remembrance: the Lord (is) merci full and full of compassion. 5 He hath given c God hath given to his people all that was necessary for them, and in this sense the Ebreweworde is taken. Prou. 30. 8. & 31. 15. a “ Or, pray, & 〈◊〉. portion unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 6 He hatheshewed to his people's the power of is works in giving unto them the heritage of the heathen. 7 The d As God promised to take the of his Church: so in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 him sell se just and true in the government of the same. works of his hands are truth and judgement: all statutes are true. 8 They are established for ever & ever, and are done in truth and equity. 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath 〈◊〉 his covenant for ever: holy and fearful (is) his Name. 10 e They only are wise, thatfeare God and none have understanding but they that obey 〈◊〉 word. The beginning of wisdom (is) the fear of the Lord: all they that observe f To wit, his commandment, as vers. 7. them, have good understanding: his praise endureth for ever. PSAL. CXII. 1 He praiseth the felicity of them that fear God 〈◊〉 And condemneth the cursed state of the contemners of God. ¶ Praiseye the Lord 1 BLessed (is) the man, that a He 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 sear which is in the children of God, which causeth them to delight only in the world of God. fears the Lord (&) delighteth greatly in his commandments. 2 His seed shallbe mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shallbe blessed 3 b The Godly shall have abundance and 〈◊〉 because their heart is 〈◊〉 in God 〈◊〉. Riches and treasures (shallbe) is his house, and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 Unto the c The faithful in all their adversities know that all shall go well with them: for God willbe merci full and just. righteous ariseth light in darkness: (he is) merciful and full of compassion and righteous. 5 A good man is merciful and d He showeth what is the 〈◊〉 of mercy to lend freely and not sore gain, and so to measure his doings, that he may be ableto help where need requireth, and not to be slow all on himself. dareth, and will measure his affairs by judgement. 6 Surely he shall never be moved (but) the righteous shallbe had in everlasting remembrance. 7 He will not be afraid of evil tidings (for) his heart is fixed (and) believeth inthe Lord 8 His heart is established (therefore) he will not fear, until he see (his desire) upon his enemies. 9 He hath e The godly pinch not nigardelye but distribute liberally, as the necessity of the poor requireth, and as his power is able. distributed (and) given to the poor: his righteousness remains for ever his f His power and prosperous estate. horn shallbe exalted with glory. 10 The wicked shall see it and be angry? he shall gnash with his teeth, and g The blessings of God upon his children 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 the wicked to die 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. consume away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. PSAL. CXIII. 1 An exhortation to praise the Lord for his providence 7 In that 〈◊〉 contrary to the course of nature he worketh in his Church. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise, o ye servants of the Lord a By this of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 up our cold dullness to praise God, 〈◊〉 his works are so wondered, & that we are 〈◊〉 for the same cause. praise the Name of the Lord 2 Blessed be the Name of the Lord from hence forth and for ever. 3 The Lords Name is praised from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same. 4 The Lord is high above all b If God's glory shine through all the world, and the 〈◊〉 of all aught to be praise what great conden 〈◊〉 were it to his 〈◊〉, among 〈◊〉 chief it shines, if they 〈◊〉 not earnestly extol his Name. nations (and) his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the Lord our God: that hath his dwelling on high? 6 Who abaseth himself to behold (things) in the heaven, and in the earth. 7 He raiseth the needy out of the dust (&) lifteth up the c By 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to high honour & giving the barren children he showeth that God worketh not only 〈◊〉 his Church by ordinary means, but also by miracles, poor out of the dung. 8 That he may set him with the princes (even) with the princes of his people. 9 He maketh the barren woman to devil with a family (and) a joyful mother of children. Praise you the Lord, PSAL. CXIIII. 1 How the Israelites were delivered forth of Egypt, & of the wondered miracles that God wrought at that time. which put'vs in remembrance of God's great mercy toward his Church, who when the course of nature faileth, preserveth his miraculously. 1 WHen * Israel went out of Egypt, (&) the Exod. 14, 21. house of Jacob from the a That is from them that were of a strange language. barbarous people. 2 Iudáh was b The whole people were witness says of his holy majesty, in adop ting them, and of 〈◊〉 power in delivering them. his sanctification, (and) Israel his dominion. 3 The Seasawe it and fled: Jordan was turned back. 4 The c Seeing that these dead creatures felt God's power and after a sort saw it, much 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 aught to consider it & 〈◊〉 him for the same. mountains leapt like ramps, (&) the hills as lambs. 5 What ailed thee, o Sea, that thou fled dost? o Jordan, (why) wast thou turned back? 6 You mountains, (why) leapt you like rams, (and you) hills as lambs ( 7 The d Aught then his people to be 〈◊〉 sible, when they 〈◊〉 his power and 〈◊〉? earth trembled at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of jaak 〈◊〉. 8 Which e That is, caused miraculously water to come out of the rock in most abundance Exod. 17, 6. turneth the rock into waterpooles, (and) the flint into a fountain of water. PSAL. CXV. 1 A prayer of the faithful oppressed by idolatrous tyrants against whom they desire that God would secure them, 9 Trusting moste constantly that God will preserve them in this their need, seeing that he hath adopted and received them to his favour, 〈◊〉 Promising finally that they will not be unmindful of so great a benefit if it would please God to hear their prayer, & deliver them by his omni potent power. 1 NOt a Because God promised to 〈◊〉 them, not for their sakes, but for his Name, Isa. 48, 11, therefore theygrounde their prayer upon this promise. unto us, o Lord, not unto us, but unto thy Name give the glory, for thy loving mercy (and) for thy truths sake. 2 Wherefore shall the heathen say, b When the wicked 〈◊〉 that God accomplisheth not his promise, as they imagine, they think there is no God. Where is now their God? 3 But our God (is) in heaven: he doth whatsoever he c Not impediments can let his 〈◊〉 but he vseth even theimpediments to 〈◊〉 his wil wil 4 Their idols (are) d Seeing that neither the matter, nor the form 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the idols, itfolloweth that there is rothing, why they should 〈◊〉 silver and gold, (even) the work of men's hands. 5 They have a mouth and speak not: they have eyes and see not. 6 They have ears and hear not: they have no says and smell not. 7 They have e He 〈◊〉 what great vanitic idis to ask help of them, which not only have no help in them, but lack sense and reason hands and touch not: they have feet and walk not: neither make they a sound with their throat. 8 They that make them are f As much with out sense, as blocks and stones. like unto them: (so are) all that trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust thou in the Lord: (for) he is their help and their shield. 10 g For they were appointed by God's instructors and teachers of saith and religion for others to follow. O house of Aaron, trust you in the Lord: (for) he is their helper and their shield. 11 You that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: (for) he is their helper and their shield. 12 The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless, he h That is, he will 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his people will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aarón. 13 He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. 14 The Lord will increase (his graces) toward you, (even) toward you and toward your children. 15 You are blessed of the Lord, which i And therefore doethstil govern & 〈◊〉 things therein. made the heaven and the earth. 16 The k And they declare enough his 〈◊〉, so that the world serveth him nothing but to show his 〈◊〉: lie 〈◊〉 toward men. heavens, (even) the heavens (are) the Lords: but he hath given the earth to the sons of men. 17 The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that l Though the dead set for the God's 〈◊〉, yet he means here, that they 〈◊〉 him not in his Church and Congregation. go down into thee (place of) silence. 18 But we will praise the Lord from hence forth and for eve. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXVI. 1 David being in great danger of Saul in the desert of Maón perceiving the great and inestimable love of God toward him, magnifieth such great mercies, 13 And protesteth that he will be thankful for the same. 1 I a He 〈◊〉 that no pleasure is so great, as to feel 〈◊〉 help in our necessity, neither 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 thing more 〈◊〉 up 〈◊〉 love toward him. Love the Lord, because he hath herded my voice (and my prayers. 2 For he hath inclined his ear unto me, when I did call (upon him) b That is, inconvenient time to seek help, which was when he was in 〈◊〉. in my days. 3 (When) the 〈◊〉 of death compassed me, & the griefs of the grave caught me: (when) I found trouble and sorrow, 4 Then I called upon the Name of the Lord, (saying,) I beseech thee, 〈◊〉 Lord, deliver my soul. 5 The Lord (is) c He showeth for the the fiure of hislove in calling upon him, confess sing him, to be 〈◊〉 & merci ul, & to help them that are 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 de and counsel. merciful and righteous, and our God (is) full of compassion. 6 The Lord preserveth the simple: I was in misery and he saved me. 7 Return unto thy rest, o d which was un 〈◊〉 before, now rest upon the Lord: for he hath been beneficial towards thee. my soul for the Lord hath been beneficial unto thee. 8 Because thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, (and) my feet from falling. 9 I shall e The Lord will 〈◊〉 me, and save my 〈◊〉. walk before the Lord in the land of the living. 10 f I felt all these things, and therefore was moved by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 confess them, 2. Cor. 4, 13. I believed, therefore did I speak: (for) I was sore troubled. 11 I said in my g In my great distress I thought God would not regard man, which is but lies and vanity, yet I overcame this 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, and felt the contrary. fear, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits to ward me? 13 I will h In the Law they used to make a a banquet, when they gave solemn thanks to God, and to take the cup & drink in sign of thanksgiving. take the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord 14 I will pay my vows unto the Lord, (even) now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord (is) the i I perceive that God hath a 〈◊〉 over his, so 〈◊〉 he both disposeth their death and taketh an 〈◊〉. death of his Saints. 16 Behold, Lord: for I am thy servant, I am thy servant, (and) the son of thy hand mayed thou hast broken my bonds. 17 I will offer to thee a sacrifice of praise, & will call upon the Name of the Lord 18 I will pay my k I will thank him for his benefits: for that is 〈◊〉 payment, to confess that we own all to God. vows unto the Lord, (even) now in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the Lords house, (even) in the mids of thee, o 〈◊〉. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXVII. 1 He exhorteth the Gentiles to praise God, because he hath accomplished aswell to them as to the jews the promise oflife everlasting by jesus Christ. 1 ALl * nations, praise you the Lord: all you people Rom. 15, 11. , praise him. 2 For his loving kindness is great toward us, and the a That is, the most certain & continual testimonies of his Father lie grace. truth of the Lord (endureth) for ever, Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXVIII. 1 David rejected of Saul and of the people, at the time appointed obtained the kingdom. 4 For the which he bid death all them, that fear the Lord, to be thankful. And vnder his person in all this was Christ lively set forth, who should be of his people rejected. 1 PRaise a Because Godby creating David King, showed his 〈◊〉 toward his afflicted Church, the Prophet doth not only himself thank God, but exhorteth all the people to do the same. you the Lord, because he is good: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, That his mercy (endureth) for ever. 3 Let the house of Aarón now say, That his mercy (endureth) for ever. 4 Let them, that fear the Lord, now say, That his mercy (endureth) for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in b We are here taught, that the more that troubles oppress us, the more aught we to be instant in prayer. trouble, (and) the Lord herded me, (and set me) at large. 6 The Lord (is) with me: (therefore) I will not fear what c Being exalted to this estate, he assured himself to have man ever to be his enemy. Yethe doubted not but God would maintain him because he had placed him. man can do unto me. 7 The Lord (is) with me among them that help me: therefore shall I see (my desire) upon mine enemies. 8 It is better to trust in the Lord, then to have confidence d He showeth that he had trusted in vain, if he had put his confidence in man, to have been prefer read to the kingdom, and therefore he put his trust in God and obtained. in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord, then to have confidence in princes. 10 All nations have compassed me: but in the Name of the Lord shall I destroy them. 11 They have compassed me, yea, they have compassed me: but in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them. 12 They came about me like bees, (but) they were quenched as a fire of thorns: for in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them. 13 e He noteth Saul his chief enemy Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall: but the Lord hath helped me. 14 The Lord (is) my strength and f In that he was 〈◊〉 it came not of himself, nor of the power of man, but only 〈◊〉 God's favour: therefore he will praise him. song: for he hath been my deliverance. 15 The g He promises both to 〈◊〉 graces himself, & to 'cause others to do the same, be cause that in his person the Church was restored. voice of joy and deliverance (shallbe) in the tabernacles of the righteous, (saying,) The right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly. 16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted: h So that all, that are both far & near, may see his mighty power. the right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord 18 The Lord hath chastened me sore, but he hath not delivered me to death. 19 Open you unto me the i He willeth the doors of the Tabernacle to be opened, that he may declare his thankful mind Isa. 〈◊〉, 16. gates of righteousness (that) I may go in to them, (and) praise the Lord 20 This is the gate of the Lord: the righteous shall enter into it. 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast herded me, and hast been my deliverance. 22 * The stone, (which) the builders k Though Saul & the chief powers refused me to be King, yet GOD hath preferred me above them all refused, is the head of the corner. 23 This was the Lords doing, (and) it is marvelous in our eyes. Mat. 21, 41. 24 This is the l wherein GOD hath showed chief his mercy by appointing me King, and delivering his Church. day, (which) the Lord hath Act 4, 〈◊〉. Rome 9, 33. made: let us rejoice and be glad in it. 〈◊〉. pet, 2, 6. 25 m The people pray for the prosperity of David's kingdom, who was the figure of Christ. O Lord, I pray thee, save now: o Lord, I pray thee now give prosperity. 26 Blessed (be he,) that cometh in the Name of the Lord: n Which are the priests and have the charge thereof, as Nomb. 6, 23 we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord 27 The Lord (is) mighty, and hath given us o Because he hath restored us from darkness to light, we will offer sacrifices and praises unto him. light: bind the sacrifice with cords unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, & I will praise thee, (even) my God: therefore I will exalt thee. 29 Praise you the Lord, because he is good: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. PSAL. CXIX. 1 The Prophet exhorteth the children of God to frame their lives according to his holy word. 12; Also he showeth wherein the true service of God standeth: that is when we serve him according to his word, & not after our one fantasies. ALEPH. 1 BLessed (are) a Here they are not called blessed which think themselves wise in their own judgement, nor which imagine to themselves a certain holiness, but they whose 〈◊〉 is without hypocrisy. those that are upright in (their) way, (and) walk in the Law of the Lord 2 Blessed (are) they that keep his testimonies, (and) seek him with their whole heart. 3 Surely they work b For they are 〈◊〉 led by God's Spirit and embrace no doctrine but his. none iniquity, (that) walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast commanded to keep thy precepts diligently. 5 c David acknowledgeth his imperfection, desiring God to reform it that his 〈◊〉 may be conformable to God's word. O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes. 6 Then should I not be confounded, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 7 I will praise thee with an upright d For 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in serving God without hypocrisy. heart, when I shall learn the e That is, thy precepts, which contain 〈◊〉 right teousnes. judgements of thy righteousness. 8 I will keep thy statutes: for sake me not f He refuseth not to be tried by 〈◊〉 but he fears to faint, if God succour not his 〈◊〉 in time. over long. BETH. 9 Where with shall a a Because youth is most given to licentiousness, he chief 〈◊〉 them to frame their lives 〈◊〉 to God's word. young man redress his way? in taking heed (thereto) according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 I have b If God's ' word be graven in 〈◊〉 hearts, we shallbe more able to resist the assaltes of 〈◊〉: & there fore the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God to instruct him daily more & more therein. hide thy promise in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 12 Blessed art thou, o Lord: teach me thy statutes. 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgements of thy mouth. 14 I have had as great c The Prophet doth not boast of his vermes, but setteth for the an example for others to follow God's word and leave worldly vanities. delight in the way of thy testimonies, as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and consider thy ways. 16 I will delight in thy statutes, (and) I will not for get thy word. GIMEL. 17 Be beneficial unto thy servant, (that) I may a 〈◊〉 sheweth that we aught not to desire to live but to 〈◊〉 God, and that we can not serve him aright, except he open our eyes and minds. live and keep thy word. 18 Open mine eyes, that I may see the wonders of thy Law. 19 I am a b Seeing man's life in this world is but a passage, what should become of him, if thy word were not his guide? stranger upon earth: hide not thy commandments from me. 20 Mine heart breaketh for thy desire to thy judgements alway. 21 Thou c In allages thou hast plagued all such, which 〈◊〉 and contemptously depart from thy truth. hast destroyed the proud: cursed are they that do err from thy commandment. 22 Remove from me shame and contempt: for I have kept thy testimonies. 23 d When the powers of the world gave false sentence against me, thy word 〈◊〉 a guide and counselor to teach me what to do, and to comfort me. Princes also did sit, (and) speak against me: (but) thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. 24 Also thy testimonies (are) my delight, (and) my counsellors. DALETH. 25 My soul cleaveth to the a That is, it is almost brought to the grave, and without thy word I can not live. dust: quicken me according to thy word. 26 I have b I have confessed mine offences, and now depend wholly on thee. declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts, and I will meditate in the wondrous works. 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: raise me up according unto thy c If God did not maintain us by his word, our life would drop away like water. word. 29 Take from me the 〈◊〉 way of lying, and grant d Instruct me in thy word, where by my mind may be purged from vanity and taught to obey thy wil me graciously thy Law. 30 I have choose the way of truth, (and) thy judgements have I laid (before me.) 31 I have cleaved to thy testimonies, o Lord: confound me not. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou e By this he showeth that we can neither choose good, cleave to God's word, not run forward in his way, exceptehe make our hearts large to receive his grace, and willing to obey. shalt enlarge mine heart. HE. 33 Teach a He showeth that he can not follow on to the end, except God teach him oft times and lead him forward. me, o Lord, the way of thy statutes, and I will keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I will keep thy Law: yea, I will keep it with (my) whole b Not only in out ward conversation, but also with inward affection. heart 35 Direct me in the path of thy commandments: for therein is my delight. 36 Incline mine heart unto thy testimonies, and not to c Hereby meaning all other vices, because that covetousness is the rote of all evil. covetousness. 37 Turn away mine eyes from regarding va nitie, (and) quicken me in thy way. 38 Establish thy promise to thy servant, because he fears thee. 39 Take away e Let me not fall to thy does honour, but let mine heart still 〈◊〉 thy gracious word. my rebuke that I fear: for thy judgements (are) good. 40 Behold, I desire thy commandments: f Give me strength to continued in thy word even to the end. quicken me in thy righteousness. VAV. 41 And let thy a He showeth that God's mercy and love is the first 〈◊〉 of our salvation. loving kindness come unto me, oh Lord, (and) thy salvation according to d Meaning, all his senses. thy promise. 42 So shall I b By 〈◊〉 in God's word he assureth himself to be able to confute the slanders of his adversaries. make answer unto my blasphemers: for I trust in thy word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: for I wait for thy judgements. 44 So shall I alway keep thy Law for ever and ever. 45 And I will c They, that simply walk after God's word, have no lets to entangle them, where as they, that do contrary, are ever in nets and snares. walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak also of thy testimony before d He showeth that the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 not to suffer their Fairfield 〈◊〉 glory to be 〈◊〉 by the vain pomp of princes. Kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And my delight shallbe in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 Mine hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved, and I will meditate in thy statutes. ZAIN. 49 Remember a Though he feel God's hand still to lie upon him, yet he rests on his promise and comforteth himself therein. the promise (made) to thy servant, wherein thou hast caused me to trust. 50 It is my comfort in my trouble: for thy promise hath quickened me. 51 The b Meaning the wicked, which contemn God's word, and tread his religion under 〈◊〉. proud have had me exceedingly in deri sion: (yet) have I not declined from thy Law 52 I remembered thy c That is, the examples, whereby thou declarest thyself to be judge of thy world. judgements of old oh Lord, and have been comforted. 53 d That is, a vehement zeal to thy glory, and indignation against the wicked. Fear is come upon me for the wicked that forsake thy Law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in thy house of my e In the course of this life and sorrowful exile. pilgrimage. 55 I have remembered thy Name, oh Lord, in the f Even when other sleep. night, and have kept thy Law. 56 g That is, all these benefits. This I had because I kept thy precepts. CHETH. 57 O Lord, (that art) my a I am persuaded that to keep 〈◊〉 Law is an 〈◊〉 and great game for me. portion, I have deter mined to keep thy words. 58 I made my supplication in thy presence with (my) whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy promise. 59 I have considered my b He showeth that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the word of God, except he consider his own imperfections and ways. ways, and turned my feet into thy testimonies. 60 I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments. 61 The bands of the wicked have c They have go about to draw we into their 〈◊〉. rob me (but) I have not forgotten thy Law. 62 At midnight will I rise to give thanks unto thee, because of thy righteous judgements. 63 I am d Not only in mutual consent, but also with aid and secure. companion of all them that 〈◊〉 thee, and keep thy precepts. 64 The earth, oh Lord, is full of thy mercy e For the knowledge of God's word is a singular token of his favour. teach me thy statutes. TETH. 65 O Lord, thou hast dealt a Having proved by experience that God was true in his promise, he desireth that he would increase in him knowledge and judgement. graciously with thy servant according unto thy word. 66 Teach me good judgement and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. 67 Before I was b So jeremy says, that 〈◊〉 the Lord touched him, he was like a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: so that the use of gods rods is to call us home to god. afflicted, I went astray but now I keep thy word. 68 Thou art good and gracious: teach me thy statutes. 69 The proud have imagined a lie against me: (but) I will keep thy precepts with (my) whole heart. 70 c Their heart is indurate and hardened, 〈◊〉 up with prosperity and vain estimation of themselves. Their heart is fat as grease: (but) my delight is in thy Law. 71 It is d He confesseth 〈◊〉 before that he was chastened, he was rebellious, as man by nature is. good for me that I have afflicted, that I may learn thy statutes. 72 The Law of thy mouth is better unto me, than thousands of gold and silver. JOD. 73 Thy hands have a Because god leaveth not his work, that he hath begun, he desireth a new 〈◊〉: that is, that he would 〈◊〉 his mercies. made me and fashioned me: give me understanding (therefore,) that I may learn thy commandments. 74 So they that b When GOD showeth his grace toward any, he testifieth to others that he faileth not them that trust in him. fear thee, seeing me shall rejoice, because I have trusted in thy word. 75 I know, oh Lord, that thy judgements (are) right, and that thou hast afflicted me justly. 76 I pray thee that thy mercy may comfort me according to thy promise unto thy servant 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may c He declareth, that when he felt not gods mercies he was as dead. live: for thy Law (is) my delight. 78 Let the proud be ashamed: for they have dealt wickedly (and) falsely with me: (but) I meditate in thy precepts. " Ebr. is truth. 79 Let such as fear thee d That is, be comforted by mine example. turn unto me, and they that e He showeth that there can be no true fear of GOD without the knowledge of his word. know thy testimonies. 80 Let mine heart he upright in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed. CAPH. 81 My soul a Though my strength faileme yet my soul 〈◊〉neth and sigheth resting still in thy word. fainteth for thy salvation: (yet) I wait for thy word. 82 Mine eyes fail for thy promise, saying, When will't thou comfort me? 83 For I am like a b Like as 〈◊〉 tell or bladder that is parched in the smoke. bottle in the smoke: (yet) do I not forget thy statutes. 84 How many are the c How long will't thou afflict thy servant. days of thy servant? when will't thou execute judgement on them that persecute me? 85 The proud have d They have not only oppressed me violently, but also craftily conspired against me. digged pits for me, which is not after thy Law. 86 Althy commandments (are) true: they per secute me falsely: e He assureth himself, that GOD will deliver his and destroy such as unjustly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. help me. 87 They had almost consumed f Finding no help in earth, he lifteth up his eyes to 〈◊〉. me upon the earth: but I forsook not thy precepts. 88 Quicken me according to thy 〈◊〉 kindness: so shall keep the testimony of thy mouth. LAMED. 89 O Lord, thy word endureth for ever in a Because none should esteem God's word according to the changes of things in this world he showeth that it abideth in heaven and therefore is 〈◊〉. heaven. 90 Thy truth (is) from generation to genera ration: thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. 91 They b Seeing the earth and all 〈◊〉 remain in that estate, wherein thou hast created them, much more thy truth remains constant and unchangeable. continued (even) to this day by thy ordinances: for all (are) thy servants. 92 Except thy Law had been my delight, I should now have perished in mine affliction. 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for by them thou hast quickened me. 94 I am c He proveth by effect, that he is God's child, because he seeketh to understand his word. thy, save me: for I have sought thy precepts. 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: (but) I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I d There is nothing so perfire in earth, but it hath an end: only God's word 〈◊〉 for ever. have seen an end of all perfection: (but) thy commandment (is) exceeding large. MEM. 97 O how love I thy Law! a He showeth that we can not love God's word, except we exercise ourselves therein and practise 〈◊〉. it is my meditation continually. 98 By thy commandments thou hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. 99 I have had more b Whosoever doth submit himself only to God's word, shall not only be safe against the practices of his enemies, but also learn more wisdom, 〈◊〉 they that profess it, and are men of experience. understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies (are) my me ditation. 100 I understood more than the ancient, because I kept thy precepts. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. 102 I have not declined from thy judgements: for c So then of ourselves we can do nothing, but when GOD doth inwardly instruct us with his 〈◊〉, we feel 〈◊〉 graces 〈◊〉 then honey. thou diddest teach me. 103 How sweet are thy promises unto my mouth! (yea,) more than honey unto my mouth. 104 By thy precepts I have got understanding: therefore I hate all the ways of falsehood. NUN. 105 Thy word (is) a a Of ourselves we are but 〈◊〉 nes, and can not see, except we be lightened with god's word. lantern unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 106 I have b So all the faith full aught to bind themselves to god by a solemn oath and promise, to stir up their zeal to embrace gods word. sworn and will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgements. 107 I am very sore afflicted: oh Lord, quicken me according to thy word. 108 O Lord, I beseech thee accept the c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, my pra year and thanksgiving, which sacrifice Hosea called the calves of the lips. free offerings of my mouth, and teach me thy judgements. 109 My d That is, I am in continual danger of my life. soul is continually in mine hand: yet do I not forget thy Law. 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: but I swerved not from thy precepts. 111 Thy testimonies have I taken (as) an e I esteemed no worldly things, but made thy word mine 〈◊〉. heritage for ever: for they are the joy of mine heart. 112 I have applied mine heart to fulfil thy statutes alway, (even) unto the end. SAMECH. Chap. 14. Vers. 3. 113 I hate a Whosoever will embrace God's word a right, must abhor all 〈◊〉 and imaginations both of himself and of others vain inventions: but thy Law do I love. 114 Thou art my refuge and shield, (and) I trust in thy word. 115 b And hinder me not to keep the Law of the Lord. A way from me, you wicked: for I will keep the commandments of my God. 116 stablish me according to thy promise, that 〈◊〉 may live, and disappoint me not of mine hope. 117 c He desireth Gods continual assistance jest he should faint in this race, which he had begun. Stay thou me, and I shallbe safe, and I will delight continually in thy statutes. 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that depart from thy statutes: for their d The 〈◊〉 pra ctises of them that contemn thy Law, shall be b ought to nought. deceit (is) vain. 119 Thou hast taken away all the wicked of the earth (like) e Which infected thy people, as dross doth the metal. dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. 120 My flesh f Thy judgements do not only teach me 〈◊〉, but 'cause me to fear considering mine own weakness, which 〈◊〉 causeth repentance. trembleth for fear of thee, and I am afraid of thy judgements. AIN. 121 I have executed judgement and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. 122 a Put thyself between mine enem: es and me, as if thou 〈◊〉 my pledge. Answer for thy servant in that, which is good, (and) let not the proud oppress me. 123 Mine eyes have failed (in waiting) for thy salvation, and for thy just promise. 124 Deal with thy b He 〈◊〉 not that he is God's servant, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 GOD in mind, that as he made him his by his 〈◊〉, so he would continued by 〈◊〉 toward him. servant according to thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. 125 I am thy servant: grant me (therefore) understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. 126 It is c The prophet showeth that when the wicked have brought all things to confusion, and God's word to utter contempt, than it is God's time to help and sand 〈◊〉. time for the Lord to work: (for) they have destroyed thy Law. 127 Therefore love I thy commandments above gold, 〈◊〉, above most fine gold. 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts most just, and hate all false d That is, whatsoever 〈◊〉 from the purity of thy word ways. PE. 129 Thy testimonies (〈◊〉) a 〈◊〉 high and secret 〈◊〉, so that I am moved with admiration and reverence. wondered: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance into thy b The simple idiots, that submit themselves to God, have their 〈◊〉 opened, and their minds 〈◊〉 minated so soon as they begin to 〈◊〉 God's word. words showeth light, (and) giveth understanding to the simple. 131 I opened my mouth and c My zeal toward thy word was so great. panted, because I loved thy commandments. 132 Look upon me and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy Name. 133 Direct my steps in thy word, and let no ne iniquity have dominion over me. 134 Deliver me from the oppression of men, & I will keep thy precepts. 135 Show the light of thy countenance upon thy servant, and teach me thy statutes. 136 Mine eyes gush d He showeth what oughtto be the zealeof Gods children, when they see his word contemned. out with rivers of water, because they keep not thy Law. STADDI. 137 Righteous art thou, o Lord, and just (are) thy judgements. 138 Thou hast commanded a We can not con 〈◊〉 God to be 〈◊〉, except we liveup rightly and 〈◊〉, as he hath commanded. Psal. 69. 10. justice by thy testimonies and truth especially. 139 * My zeal hath even consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. 140 Thy word is proved b Gold hath need to be fined, 〈◊〉 thy word is perfection itself. most pure, and thy servant loveth it. 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 1. 141 I am c This is the true trial, to 〈◊〉 God in 〈◊〉 small and despised. (yet) do I not for get thy precepts. 142 Thy righteousness (is) an everlasting righteousness, and thy Law (is) truth. 143 Trouble and anguish are come upon me: (yet are) thy commandments my delight. 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies (is) everlasting: grant me understanding, and I shall d So that the 〈◊〉 of man without the knowledge of God is death. live. KOPH. 145 I have a He 〈◊〉 that all his affections and whole heart were bend to God ward for to have help in his dangers. cried with (my) whole heart: he are me, o Lord, (and) I will keep thy statutes. 146 I called upon thee: save me, and I will keep thy testimonies. 147 I prevented the morning light, and cried: (for) I waited on thy word. 148 Mine eyes b He was more 〈◊〉 in the study of God's word, them they that 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, were in their charge. prevent thee (night) watches to meditate in thy word. 149 Hear my voice according to thy loving kindness: o Lord, quicken me according to thy ” Or, 〈◊〉. judgement. 150 They draw near, that follow after c He showeth the nature of the wicked to be to persecute against their conscience. malice, (and) are far from thy Law. 151 Thou art near, o Lord for all thy commandments (are) true. 152 I have known long since d His faith is grounded upon 〈◊〉, that he would 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his children be oppressed, by thy testimonies, that thou hast established them for ever. RESH. 153 Behold mine affliction, and deliver me: for I have not forgotten thy Law. 154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according unto thy a For 〈◊〉 Gods promise there is no 〈◊〉 of deliverance. word. 155 Salvation (is) far from the wicked, because they seek not thy statutes. 156 Great are thy tender mercies, o Lord: quicken me according to thy b According to thy 〈◊〉 ade in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 because the wicked 〈◊〉 they can have no hope 〈◊〉 salnation. judgements. 157 My persecutors and mine oppressors (are) many: (yet) do I not 〈◊〉 from thy testimonies. 158 I saw the transgressors and was c My 〈◊〉 consumed me, when 〈◊〉. We 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of thy 〈◊〉. grieved, because they kept not thy word. 159 Consider, o Lord, how I d 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 sign of our 〈◊〉, when we love the Law of God. love thy precepts quicken me according to thy loving kindness. 160 The e Since 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 promised, even to the end all thy sayings 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. beginning of thy word is truth, and all the judgements of thy righteousness (endure) for ever. SCHIN. 161 Princes have a The 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cold not 'cause me to 〈◊〉 to confess thee, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 men. persecuted me without cause, but mine heart stood in awe of thy words 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that finds a great spoil. 163 I hate falsehood and abhor it, (but) thy Law do I love. 164 b That is, often & 〈◊〉 times. Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgements. 165 They, that love thy Law, shall have great prosperity, and they shall have none hurt. c For their conscience 〈◊〉 them that they 〈◊〉 thee 〈◊〉 as they, 〈◊〉 love not thee, have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 166 Lord, have d He showeth that we must 〈◊〉 have faith, before we can work and please God. trusted in thy salvation, and have done thy commandments. 167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies: for I love them exceedingly. 168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: e I had no 〈◊〉 of men, but 〈◊〉 thee always 〈◊〉 mine 〈◊〉, as the judge of my doings. for all my ways (are) before thee. TAV, 169 Let my complaint come before thee, o Lord, (and) give me understanding, a As thou hast 〈◊〉 to be the schoolmaster unto all 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 on thee. according unto thy word. 170 Let my supplication come before thee, (&) deliver me according to thy promise. 171 My lips shall b The word 〈◊〉 to power 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 speak praise, when thou hast c All his prayer, and 〈◊〉 is, to profit in the word 〈◊〉 God. taught me thy statutes. 172 My tongue shall in treat of thy word: for all thy commandments (are) righteous. 173 Let thy hand help me: for I have choose thy precepts. 174 I have longed for thy salvation, o Lord, & thy Law (is) my delight. 175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and thy d That is, thy 〈◊〉 vident care over me, and here with thou will't judge mine enemies judgements shall help me. 176 I have e Being chased to and fro by 〈◊〉 ne enemies, and having no place to rest in. go astray like a lost sheep seek thy servant, for i do not forget thy commandments. PSAL. CXX. 1 The prayer of David being vexed by the false reports of Sauls flatterers. 5 And therefore he lamenteth his long abode among those infideles, 7 who were given to all kind of wickedness and contention. ¶ A song of a That is, of 〈◊〉 up the tune and rising in singing. degrees. 1 I Called unto the Lord in my b 〈◊〉 the chill 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 to rejoice, 〈◊〉 they suffer for righteousness sake yet it is a great grief to the flesh to 〈◊〉 evil for well doing. trouble, and he herded me. 2 Deliver my soul, o Lord, from lying lips, (and) from a deceitful tongue. 3 What doth (thy) c He assured himself that God would turn their craft to their own destruction. deceitful tongue bring unto thee? or what doth it avail thee? 4 (It is as) the d He showeth that there is nothing so sharp to pierce, nor so 〈◊〉 to set on fire as a slanderoous 〈◊〉. sharp arrows of a mighty man, and (as) the coals of juniper. 5 Woe is to me that I remain in e These were people of Arabia, which came of laphét. Gene. 10. 2. Méshech, (&) devil in the tents of f That is, of the I 〈◊〉. Kedár. 6 My 〈◊〉 hath to long dwelled with him that hateth peace. 7 I (seek) g He declareth what he means by Meshech, and Kedár: to wit, the 〈◊〉 which had dege nerate from their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and hated and contended against the faithful. peace, and when I speak (thereof,) they are (bent) to war. PSAL. CXXI. 2 This Psalm teacheth that the faithful aught only to look for help at God. 7 Who only doth maintain, preserve and prospero his Church. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 I Will lift mine eyes ” Or, above the 〈◊〉: meaning, that here is nothing so high in this world, wherein he can trust, but only in God. unto the mountains, from whence mine help shall come. 2 Mine help (cometh) from the Lord, which hath made the a He accuseth man's ingratitude which can not depend on God's power. heaven and the earth. 3 He will not suffer thy fore to slip: (for) he that keepeth thee, will not b He showeth that God's providence not only watcheth over his Church in general, but also over every member thereof. slumber, 4 Behold, he that keepeth israel, will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord (is) thy keeper: the Lord (is) thy shadow at thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not c 〈◊〉 heat nor cold, nor any incommodity shallbe able to destroy God's Church: albeit for a time they may molest it. smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall keep thy soul. 8 The Lord shall preserve thy d Whatsoever thou dost enterprise shall have good success. going out, and thy 〈◊〉 in from hence forth and for ever. PSAL. CXXII. 1 David rejoiceth in the name of the faithful, that God hath accomplished his promise, and placed his Ark in Zión 5 For the which he giveth thanks. 8 And prayeth for the prosperity of the Church. ¶ A song of degrees, or Psalm of David. 1 I a He rejoiceth that God had appointed a place, where the Ark should still remain. Rejoiced, when they said to me, We will go into the house of the Lord 2 Our b Which were wont to wander to and 〈◊〉, as the Ark removed. feet shall stand in thy gates, o Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem (is) builded as a city, that is c By the artificial 〈◊〉 and beauty of the houses he 〈◊〉 the concord, & love that was between the citizens. compact together in itself: 4 Whereunto d All the tribes according to God's 〈◊〉 shall come and pray 〈◊〉. the tribes, (even) the tribes of the Lord go up (according) to the testimony to Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord 5 For there are thrones set for judgement, (even) the thrones of the house of e In whose house God placed the throne of justice, and made it a figure of 〈◊〉 kingdom. David. 6 Praise for the peace of Jerusalem: let them pro sper that love thee. 7 Peace be within thy f The favour of God 〈◊〉 thee both within & without. walls, (and) prosperity within thy palaces. 8 For my g Not only for mine own sake, but for all the faithful. brethren and neighbours sakes I will wish thee now prosperity. 9 Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will procure thy wealth. PSAL. CXXIII. 1 A prayer of the faithful, which were afflicted either in Babylon or under Antiochus by the wicked worldlings and contemners of God. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 I Lift up mine eyes to thee, that dwellest in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of a He compareth the 〈◊〉 of the godly to servants that are de stitute of all help assuring that when all other helps fail, God is ever at hand & like himself. servants (look) unto the hand of their masters, (and) as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her masters: so our eyes (wait) upon the Lord our God until he have mercy upon us. 3 Have mercy upon us, o Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have b He declareth that 〈◊〉 the faith full are so full, that they can no more endure the oppressions, & scornings of the wicked, there is 〈◊〉 help above, if with hungry desires they call for it. suffered to much contempt. 4 Our soul is filled to full of the mocking of the wealthy, (and) of the despitefulness of the proud. PSAL. CXXIIII. 2 The people of God, escaping a great peril, do acknowledge themselves to be delivered not by their own force but by the power of God, 4 They declare the greatness of the peril. 6 And praise the Name of God. ¶ A song of degrees or Psalm of David. 1 IF the Lord had not a He 〈◊〉 that God was rea die to help at 〈◊〉 de, & that there was none other way to be saved, but by his 〈◊〉 means. been on our side, [may Israel now say] 2 If the Lord had not been on our side, when men rose up against us, 3 They had then swallowed us up b So unable were we to 〈◊〉. quick, when their wrath was kindled against us. 4 Then the c He useth 〈◊〉 proper 〈◊〉 to express the great danger that the 〈◊〉 was in, & out of the which God miraculously delivered them. waters had drowned us, (and) the stream had go over our soul: 5 Then had the swelling waters go over our soul. 6 Praised (be) the Lord, which hath not given us (as) a pray unto their teeth. 7 Our soul is escaped, even as a bird out of the d For the wicked did not only furiously rage against the faithful, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 imagined to destroy them. snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken and we are delivered. 8 Our help (is) in the Name of the Lord, which hath made heaven and earth. PSAL. CXXV. 1 He describeth the 〈◊〉 of the faithful in their afflictions. 4 And desireth their wealth, 5 And the destruction of the wicked. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 They that trust in the Lord, (shallbe) as mount Ziôn, (which) can not be a Though the world be subject to 〈◊〉, yet the people of God shall stand sure & be defended by God's 〈◊〉. removed, (but) remains forever. 2 (As) the mountains (are) about Jerusalem: so (〈◊〉) the Lord about his people from hence for the and for ever. 3 For the b Though God 〈◊〉 his to be the cross, 〈◊〉 they should embrace wickedness yet this 〈◊〉 shall not so rest upon them, that it should drive them from hope. rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous, jest the righteous put forth their hand unto wickedness. 4 Do well, o Lord, unto those that be good & true in their hearts. 5 ᶜ But these that turn aside by their crooked d He desireth God to purge his Church from hypocrites & such as have no zeal of the truth. (ways,) them shall the Lord lead with the workers of iniquity: (but) peace (shallbe) upon Israel. PSAL. CXXVI. 1 This Psalm was made after the return of the people from Babylon, and showeth that the mean of their 〈◊〉 was wondered after the seventy years of captivity 〈◊〉 respoken by jeremy chap. 25 12. and 29. 10. ¶ A song of degrees or Psalm of David. 1 WHen the Lord brought again the captivity of Zión, we were like them that a Their deliverance was as a thing incredible, and 〈◊〉 took away all excuse of ingratitude. dream. 2 Then was our mouth b He showeth how the godly aught to rejoice when God gathereth his 〈◊〉 or delivereth it. filled with laughter, and our tongue with joy: then said they among the c If the 〈◊〉 confess God's wondered work, the faithful can never show themselves sufficiently thankful. heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. 3 The Lord hath done great things for us, (whereof) we rejoice. 4 O Lord, bring again our captivity, as the d It is no more impossible to God to deliver his people, then to 'cause thee, rivers to run in the wilderness and barren places. rivers in the South. 5 They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy. 6 They went weeping and carried e That is, seed which was 〈◊〉 and dear: meaning, that they which trusted in God's promise to return, had their desire. precious seed: (but) they shall return with joy and bring their sheaves. PSAL. CXXVII. 1 He showeth that the whole estate of the world, both do mestical and political standeth by God's mere providence and blessing, 3 And that to have children well nurtured is an especial grace and gift of God. ¶ A song of degrees or Psalm of Salomon. 1 EXcept the Lord a That is, govern and dispose all things pertaining to the 〈◊〉. build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the b The public 〈◊〉 of the commu ne wealth. city, the keeper watcheth in vain. 2 It is in vain for c Which watch & ward, and are also magistrates, and 〈◊〉 of the cities. you to rise early, (&) to lie down late, (and) eat the bread d 〈◊〉 that, which is got by 〈◊〉 labour, or eaten with grief of mind. of sorrow: (but) he will surely give e Not exempting them from labour, but making their labours comfortable, and as it were a rest. rest to his beloved. 3 Behold, children are the inheritance of the Lord, (and) the fruit of the womb (his) reward. 4 As (are) the arrows in the hand of the strong man: so (are) the f That is, 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 from God: for 〈◊〉 are signs of God's blessings, and not the number. children of youth. 5 Blessed (is) the man, that hath his quiverful of them: (for) they g Such children shallbe able to stop their adversaries mouths, when their godly life is maliciously accused before judges. shall not be ashamed, when they spoke with (their) enemies in the gate. PSAL. CXXVIII. 1 He showeth that blessedness appertaineth not to all universally, but to them only that fear the Lord, and walk in his ways. ¶ A sing of degrees. 1 BLessed (is) every one that fears the Lord and walketh in his a God approveth not our life, except it be reform, according to his word. ways. 2 When thou eatest the labours of thy b The world esteemeth them happy, which 〈◊〉 in wealth, and gentleness: but the holy Ghost approveth them best, that live of the mean profit of their labours. hands thou shalt be blessed, and it shallbe well with thee. 3 Thy wife (shallbe) as the fruitful vine on the sides of thy house, (and) thy c Because God's favour appeareth in none outward things more than in 〈◊〉 ease of chill 〈◊〉 he promises to enrich the faithful with this gift. children the olive plants round about thy table. 4 Lo, surely thus shall the man be blessed, that fears the Lord 5 The Lord out of Zión shall d Because of the spiritual blessing which God hath made to his Church, these temporal things shall be granted. bless thee and thou shalt see the wealth of e For except God blessed his Church publicly, his private blessing were nothing. Jerusalem all the days of thy life. 6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, (&) peace upon Israel. PSAL. CXXIX. 1 He admonisheth the Church to rejoice though it be afflicted 4 〈◊〉 by the righteous Lord it shallbe delivered, 6 And the enemies for all their glorious show, shall sudden lie be destroyed. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 THey have often times afflicted me from my youth [may a The Church now afflicted aught to remember, 〈◊〉 her condition hath ever been such from the beginning: to be molested most grievously by the wicked: yet in time it hath ever been delivered. Israel now say] 2 They have often times afflicted me from my youth: but they cold not prevail against me. 3 The plowers ploughed upon my back, (and) made long furrows. 4 (But) the b Because God is righteous, he can not but plague his 〈◊〉, & deliver his, as oxen out of the plough righteous Lord hath cut the cor des of the wicked. 5 They that hate Zion, shallbe all ashamed and turned backward. 6 c The enemies that lift themselves most high, and as it were, 〈◊〉 near to the sun are consumed with the heat of God's 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they are not grounded in godly 〈◊〉. They (shallbe) as the grass on the house top pes, which withereth afore it cometh forth 7 Whereof the mower filleth not his hand, ne there the gleaner his lap: 8 d That is, the 〈◊〉 shall perish and none shall pass for them. neither they, which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord (be) upon you, (or,) We bless see you in the Name of the Lord PSAL. CXXX. 1 The people of God from their bottomless miseries do cry unto God, and are herded, 3 They confess their sins & flee unto God's mercy. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 Out of the a Being in great distress & sorrow deep places have I called unto thee, o Lord. 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thy ears attend to the voice of my prayers. 3 If thou, o Lord, straightly markest iniquities, oh Lord, b He declareth that we can not be just before God, but by forgi venes of sins. who shall stand? 4 But mercy (is) with thee, that thou c Because of natu re thou arr merci full: therefore the faithful reverence 〈◊〉. mayest be feared. 5 I have waited on the Lord: my soul hath waited, and I have trusted in his word. 6 My soul (waiteth) on the Lord more than the morning watch watcheth for the morning 7 Let Israel wait on the Lord: for with the Lord (is) d He showeth to whom the mercy of God doth appertain: to Israel, that is to the Church, & not to the reprobate. mercy, and with him (is) great redemption. 8 And he shall redeem israel from all his iniquities. PSAL. CXXXI. 1 David charged with ambition and greedy desire to reign protesteth his humility & modesty before God, and teacheth all men, what they should do. ¶ A song of degrees or Psalm of David. 1 LOrd, a He setteth forth his great 〈◊〉, as an example to all rulers and governors. mine heart is not haughty, neither are mine eyes 〈◊〉, neither have I walked in great matters and hide from me. 2 Surely I have behaved myself, like one waned b Which pass the measure and limits of his vocation. from his mother, and kept silence: I am in myself as one that is c He was void of ambition and wicked desires. waned. 3 Let Israel wait on the Lord from hence forth and for ever. PSAL. CXXXII. 1 The faithful, grounding on Gods promise made unto David, desire that he would establish the same, both as touching his posterity and the building of the Temple, to pray there as was fore spoken, Deut. 12, 5. ¶ A song of degrees. 1 LOrd, remember David with all his a That is, with how great difficulty he came to the kingdom & with how great zeal and care he went about to build thy Temple affliction 2 Who swore unto the Lord, (&) vowed unto the mighty (God) of Iaakób, (saying,) 3 I b Because the chief charge of the King was to set for the God's glory, he sheweth, that he cold take no rest, neither would go about any worldly thing, were it never so necessary, before he had executed his office. will not enter into the tabernacle of mine house, not come upon my palet (or) bed, 4 Nor suffer mine eyes to sleep, nor mine eye lids to slumber, 5 Until I fiade out a place for the c That is, the Ark, which was a sign of Gods presence. Lord, a ha' bitation for the mighty (God) of Iaakób. 6 Lo, we herded of it in d The common 〈◊〉 was that the 〈◊〉 should remain in 〈◊〉 than: that is, in 〈◊〉 a plentiful place: but after we perceived that thou wouldest place it in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which was 〈◊〉 as a forest & 〈◊〉 about only with hills. Ephráthah, (&) found it in the fields of the forest. 7 We will entre into his Tabernacles, (and) worship before his footstool. 8 Arise, o Lord, (to come) into thy e That is, jerusalem, because that after ward his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 remove to none other place. rest, thou, and the Ark of thy strength. 9 Let thy Priests be clothed with f Let the effect of thy 〈◊〉 both appear in the Priests and in the people. righteousness, and let thy Saints rejoice. 10 For thy g As thou first madest promesto David, so continued it to his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that whatsoever they shall ask for their people, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be granted. servant David's sake refuse not the face of thy Anointed. 11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David, and he will not shrink from it, (saying,) Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12 If thy sons keep my covenant, and my testimonies, that I shall teach them, their sons also shall sit upon thy throne for h Because this can not be 〈◊〉 but in Christ, it followeth that the 〈◊〉 was spiritual. ever. 13 For the Lord hath choose Zion, (&) loved to devil in it, (saying,) 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I devil, for I have a i Meaning, for 〈◊〉 own sake, & not for the 〈◊〉 of the place: for he promises to bless it, declaring before, that it was 〈◊〉 delight therein. 15 I will surely bless her victuals, (&) will satisfy her poor with bread, 16 And will cloth her Priests with k That 〈◊〉, with my protection, whereby they shallbe safe. salvation, and her Saints shall shout for joy. 17 There will I make the l Though his force for a time seemed to be 〈◊〉, yet he promises to restore it. horn of David to bud: (for) I have ordained a light for mine Anointed. 18 His enemies will I cloth with shame, but on him his crown shall flourish. PSAL. CXXXIII. 1 This psalm containeth the commendation of brotherly amity among the servants of God. ¶ A song of degrees or Psalm of David. 1 Behold, how good & how comely a thing it is, brethren to devil even a Because the greatest part were against David, though some 〈◊〉 him, yet when he was established King at length they joy 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 like brethren: and therefore he 〈◊〉 eth by these simi 〈◊〉 the commodity of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. together. 2 (It is) like to the precious b 〈◊〉 ointment was a figure of the graces, which come from Christ the 〈◊〉 un o his 〈◊〉 ointment upon the head, that runneth down upon the beard (even) unto Aaron's beard, which went down on the border of his garments: 3 (And) as the dew of c 〈◊〉 & zion 〈◊〉 means the plentiful 〈◊〉 about Jerusalem. Hermonn, which falls upon the mountains of Zionn: for d Where 〈◊〉 is such concord. there the Lord appointed the blessing (&) life for ever. PSAL. CXXXIIII. 1 He 〈◊〉 the Levites, watching in the Temple, to praise the Lord ¶ A song of degrees. 1 Behold, praise you the Lord, all you a You that are Levites & chief appointed to this office. servants of the Lord, you that by night stand in the House of the Lord 2 Lift up your b For their 〈◊〉 arge was not only to keep the Temple but to pray 〈◊〉 and to give God 〈◊〉. hands to the Sanctuary, and praise the Lord 3 The Lord, that hath c And therefore hath all power, bless thee with his fatherly love declared in zion, Thus the Levites used to praise the Lord, and bless the people. made heaven & earth, bless thee out of Zión. PSAL. CXXXV. 1 He exhorteth all the faithful, of what estate so ever they be, to praise God for his marvelous works, 12 And specially for his graces toward his people, wherein he hath declared his majesty, 15 To the confusion of all idolaters and their idols. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise the Name of the Lord: you servants of the Lord, praise (him.) 2 You that stand in the a You Levites 〈◊〉 are in his Sanctua 〈◊〉. House of the Lord, (&) in the b Meaning the people: for the people and Levites had their cour tes, which 〈◊〉 places of the 〈◊〉 separate. courts of the House of our God, 3 Praise you the Lord: for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his Name: for it is a comely thing. 4 For the Lord hath c That is, hath freely loved thep oh 〈◊〉 of Abrahám. choose jaakomb to himself, (and) Israel for his chief treasure. 5 For I know that the Lord (is) great, and that our Lord (is) above all gods. 6 Whatsoever pleased the Lord, that d He joineth God's power with his will, to the 〈◊〉 that we should not separate them: & hereby he willeth God's people to depend on his power, which, he confirmeth by examples. did he in heaven and in earth, in the sea, and in all the depths. 7 He bringeth up the clouds from the ends of the earth, and maketh the * lightnings with the rain: he draweth forth the wind out of his treasures. 8 * He smote the first born of Egypt both of man and beast. 9 He hath sent tokens and wonders into the jere. 10, 12. mids of thee, o Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and Exod. 12, 19 upon all his servants. 10 * He smote many nations, and slew mighty Nom. 21, 1. & 24, 33. Kings: 11 (As) 〈◊〉 King of the Amorites, and Og King of Bashán, and all the kingdoms of Canáan: 12 And e He showeth what fiute the godly conceive of God's power, whereby these how he destroyeth his enemies, & delivereth his people. gave their land for an inheritance, (even) an inheritance unto Israel his people. 13 Thy Name, o Lord, (endureth) for ever: o Lord, thy remembrance (is) from generation to generation. 14 For the Lord will f That is, govern and defend his people. judge his people, and be pacified towards his servants. 15 The g By showing what 〈◊〉 God appointeth for the heathen idolaters, he warneth his people to beware the like 〈◊〉, seeing that idols have neither power nor life, and that their deliverance came not by ido les, but by the mighty power of God. read psal. 〈◊〉, vers. 4. idols of the heathen (are) silver and gold, (even) the work of men's 〈◊〉. 16 They have a mouth, and speak not: they have eyes and see not: 17 They have ears and hear not, neither is there any breath in their mouth. 18 They that make them, are like unto them: (so are) all that trust in them. 19 Praise the Lord, you house of Israel: praise the Lord, you house of Aaronn. 20 Praise the Lord, you house of Levi: you that fear the Lord, praise the Lord 21 Praised (be) the Lord out of Zionn, which dwelleth in Jerusalem. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXXXVI. 1 A most earnest exhortation to give thanks unto God for the creation & governance of all things which standeth in confessing that he giveth us all of his mere liberality. 1 PRaise you the Lord, because he is good: for his a By this 〈◊〉 tion he showeth that the lest of God's benefits bind us to thanksgiving: but chief hismercie which is principally declared to wards his Church mercy (endureth) for ever. 2 〈◊〉 you the GOD of gods: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 3 Praise you the Lord of lords: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 4 Which only doth great wonders: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 5 Which by (his) wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 6 Which hath stretched out the earth upon the waters: for his b This was a common kind of thanksgiving, which the whole people used, when they had received any benefit of God, as. 2. Chro. 7. 6 and 20. 〈◊〉 meaning that God was not only mere full to their fathers, but also continued the same to their po 〈◊〉. mercy (endureth) for ever. 7 Which made great lights: for his mercy (en dureth) for ever: 8 (As) the sun to rule the day: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 9 The moon and the stars to govern the night: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 10 Which smote Egypt with their first born [for his mercy (endureth) for ever] 11 And c God's merciful providence toward man appeareth in all his creatures, but chief in that that he de liveredhis Church from the 〈◊〉 me of their enemies. brought out Israel from among them [for his mercy (endureth) for ever] 12 With a mighty hand and d In doing such a work as was never done before, nor that any other cold do. stretched out arm: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 13 Which divided the read Sea in two parts: for his mercy (endureth) for ever 14 And made israel to pass through the mids of it: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 15 And overthrow Pharaoh & his host in the read Sea: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 16 Which led his people through the e where for the space of 〈◊〉 you res he showed in finite and most strange wonders. wilderness: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 17 Which smote great Kings: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 18 And slew f Declaring thereby that no power nor authority was so dear unto him as the love of his Church. mighty Kings: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 19 (As) 〈◊〉 King of the Amorites: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 20 And Og the King of Bashán: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 22 (Even) an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 23 Which remembered us in our g In our greatest 〈◊〉 &. slavery, when we looked for nothing less than to have had any succour. base estate: for his mercy (endureth) for ever: 24 And hath rescued us from our oppressors for his mercy (en dureth) for ever: 25 Which giveth food to all h Seeing that God provideth, even for the beasts: much more hath he care over his. 〈◊〉: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. 26 i Seeing that all ages have had most plain testimonies of God's benefits. Praise you the God of heaven: for his mercy (endureth) for ever. PSAL. CXXXVII, 1 The people of God in their banishment seeing Gods true religion decay, lived in great anguish and sorrow of heart the which grief the Chaldeans did so little pity, 3. That they rather increased the same daily with taunts, reproaches and blasphemies against God. 7 wherefore the Israelites desire God first to punish the Edomites, who provoked the Babylonians against them. 8 And moved by the Spirit of God, prophecy the destruction of Basilius bylon. where they were handled so tyrannously. 1 BY the rivers of Babel we a That is, we abo dea long time: & 〈◊〉 that the co untrei was pleasant, yet cold it not 〈◊〉 our tears, not turn us from the true service of our God. sat, and there we wept, when we remembered Zionn. 2 We hanged our haps upon the willows in the mids b To wit, of that country. thereof. 3 Then they that led us captives, c The Babylonians spoke thus inmoe king us, as though by our silence we should signify that we hoped no more in God. required of us songs and mirth, when we had hanged up (our haps, saying,) Sing us (one) of the songs of Zión. 4 How shall we sing, (said we,) a song of the Lord in a strange land? 5 d Albeit the faith full are touched with their particular griefs, yet the common so row of the Church is most 〈◊〉 unto them, & are 〈◊〉 as they can not but remember & lament. If I forget thee, o Jerusalem, let my right hand forget (to play.) 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth: (yea,) if I prefer not Jerusalem to my e The decay of God's religion in their 〈◊〉 was so grievous, that no joy cold make them glad, except it was restored chiefioye. 7 Remember the children of f According as Ezekiel 25, 13, & jeremy 49, 7 vers. prophesied: & Abdias vers. 10 sheweth that the 〈◊〉, which came of 〈◊〉, conspired with the Baby lonians against their brethren and 〈◊〉 like. Edom, o Lord, in the g When thou diddest visit Jerusalem. day of Jerusalem, which said, Raze it, raze it to the foundation thereof. 8 O daughter of Babel, worthy to be destroyed blessed (shall he be) that rewardeth thee, as thou hast served us. 9 h He alludeth to Isai's prophecy chap. 13, and 16. vers promising good success to Cyrus and Darius, whom ambition 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 against Babylon: but God used them as his rods to punish his enemies. Blessed (shall he be) that taketh and dasheth thy children against the stones. PSAL. CXXXVIII. 1 David with great courage, praiseth the goodness of God toward him, the which is so great, 2 That it is known to foreign princes who shall praise the Lord together with him. 6 And he is assured to have like comfort of God in the time following, as he hath had heretofore. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 I Will praise thee with my whole heart: (even) before the a Even in the presence of Angels & of them, that have authority among men. gods will I praise thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy b Both the Temple & 〈◊〉 service at Christ's coming were abolished: so that now God will be worshipped only in spirit & truth Temple and praise thy Name, because of thy loving kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy Name above all things by thy word. 3 When I called, than thou heardest me, (and) hast c Thou hast strengthened me 〈◊〉 mine outward & inward enemy. increased strength in my soul. 4 All the d All the 〈◊〉 shall confess that thou hast wonderfully preserved me, & 〈◊〉 med thy promise Kings of the earth shall praise thee, o Lord: for they have herded the words of thy mouth. 5 And they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord (is) great. 6 For the Lord is high: yet he beholdeth the lowly, but the proud he knoweth e Distance of place can not hinder God to show mercy to his, & to judge the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, though they think that he is far of. a far-off 7 Though I walk in the mids of trouble, (yet) will thou revive me: thou will't stretch forth thy hand upon the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord will f Though 〈◊〉 enemies rage's never so much, yet the Lord, which hath begun his work in me, will continued his grace to the end. perform (his work) toward me: o Lord, thy mercy (endureth) for ever: forsake not the works of thy hands. PSAL. CXXXIX. 1 David to cleanse his heart from all hypocrisy showeth that there is nothing so hide, which GOD seethe not, 13 which he consirmeth by the creation of man. 14 〈◊〉 declaring his zeal and fear of God, he protesteth to be enemy to all them that contemn God. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, thou hast tried me & known (me.) 2 Thou knowest my a He 〈◊〉 that neither our actions, thoughts or any part of our life can be hide to God, though 〈◊〉 seem to be 〈◊〉 of. sitting & my rising: thou understandest my thought a far-off. 3 Thou b So that they are evidently known to thee. compassest my paths, and my lying down, and art accustomed to all my ways. 4 For there is not a word in my c Thou knowest my meaning before I speak. tongue (but) lo, thou knowest it wholly, o Lord. 5 Thou holdest me straight behind and before, and layest thy d Thou so guidest me with thy 〈◊〉 hand, that I can turn no way but where thou appointest me. hand upon me. 6 (Thy) knowledge is to wondered for me: it is so high that I can not (attain) unto it. 7 Whether shall I go from thy e From thy power and knowledge? Spirit? or when there shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I lie down in hell, thou art there. 9 Let me take the wings of the morning, (&) devil in the uttermost parts of the sea: 10 Yet thither shall thy f Thy power doth so fast hold me, that I can escape by no means from thee. hand lead me, and thy right hand hold me. 11 If I say, Yet the darkness shall hide me even the night (shallbe) g Though darkness be an hindrance to man's sight yet it serneth thy eves as well as the light. light about me. 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee: but the night shines as the day: the darkness & light are both a like. 13 For thou hast h Thou hast made me in all 〈◊〉 and therefore must needs know me possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise thee, for I am i Considering thy wondered work in forming me 〈◊〉 can not but praise thee and fear thy mighty power. fearfully & wondrously made: marvelous (are) thy works, an my soul knoweth it well. 15 My bones are not hide from thee, 〈◊〉 I was made in a secret (place, and) fashioned k That is, in my mother's womb which he compareth to the inward parts of the earth. beneath in the earth. 16 Thy eyes did see me, when I was with out form: l Seeing that thou diddest know me before I was composed of either flesh or bone, much more now must 〈◊〉 know me when thou 〈◊〉 fashioned me, for in thy book were all things written, (which) in continuance were fashioned, when there was none of them (before.) 17 How m How oughtwe to esteem the excellent declaration of thy wisdom in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 dear therefore are thy thoughts unto me, o God! how great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they are me then the sand: when I wake, n I continually see new 〈◊〉 to meditare in thy wisdom & to praise thee. I am still with thee. 19 O that thou wouldest slay, o God, the wicked and bloody men, (to whom I say,) Depart you from me: 20 Which speak wickedly of thee, (and) being thy enemies are lifted up in vain. 21 Do not I o He teacheth us boldly to contemn all the hatred of the wicked and friendship of the world, when they would let us to serve God sincerely. hate them, o Lord, that hate thee? and do not I earnestly contend with those that rise up against thee? 22 I hate them with an unfeigned hatred, as they were mine (utter) enemies. 23 Try me, o God, and know mine heart: prove me and know my thoughts, 24 And consider if there be any p Or any henous 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: meaning, that though he were subject to fin: yet was he not given to wickedness and to provoke God by rebellion. way of wickedness in me, and lead me in the q That is, continued thy favour towards me to the end. way for ever. PSAL. CXL. 1 Danid complaineth of the cruelty, falsehood and injuries of his enemies. 8 Against the which he prayeth unto the Lord and assureth himself of his help and secure. 12 Wherefore he provoketh the just to praise the Lord, and to assure themselves of his tuition. ¶ To him that excels. A Psalm of David. 1 Deliver me, o Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the a Which persecuteth me of malice and without cause. cruel man: 2 Which imagine evil things in (their) b That is, by 〈◊〉 false 〈◊〉 & lies they kindle the 〈◊〉 of the wicked against me. heart (and) make war continually. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent: c He showeth what weapons the wicked use, when power & force fail them. adders poison (is) under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep d He declareth what isthe 〈◊〉 die of the godly, when they are 〈◊〉 pressed by the worldlings. me, o Lord, from the hands of the wicked: preserve me from the cruel man, which purposeth to 'cause my steps to slide. 5 The proud have laid a snare for me & spread a net with cords in my path way, & set grins for me. Selah. 6 (Therefore) I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear, o Lord, the voice of my prayers. 7 O Lord God the strength of my salvation, thou e He calleth to God with lively faith, being assured of his mercies because he had before time proven, that God helped him ever in his dangers. hast covered mine head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the wicked have his desire, o Lord: f For it is in God's hand to overthrow we the councils and enterprises of the wicked perform not his wicked thought, (jest) they be proud. Selah. 9 (As for) g It seemeth that he alludeth to Saul. the chief of them, that compass me about, let the mischief of their ownelippes come upon them. 10 Let coals fall upon them: let h To wit, God: for David see that they 〈◊〉 probat and that there was no hop of 〈◊〉 in them. him cast them into the fire, (and) into the deep pits, that they rise not. 11 (For) the backbiters shall not be established upon the earth: evil shall i God's plagues shall light upon him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he shall not escape. hunt the cruel man to destruction. 12 I know that the Lord will avenge the afflicted, (and) judge the poor. 13 Surely the righteous shall praise thy Name, (and) the just shall k That is, shallbe defended and preserved by thy Father he 〈◊〉 and care. devil in thy presence. PSAL. CXLI. 1 David being grievously persecuted under Saul, only 〈◊〉 voto God to have succour, 3 Desiring 〈◊〉 to bridle his affections, that he may patiently abide till God vengeance of his enemies. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 OLord, I a He showeth thatthere is none other refuge in our necessities, but only to flee unto God for comfort of soul. call upon thee: haste thee unto me hear my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be directed in thy sight (as) incense, (and) the b He means his ear nest zeal & gesture, which he used in prayer alluding to the sa crifices, which were by God's commandment 〈◊〉 in the old Law. lifting up of mine hand (as) an evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, o Lord, before my mouth, (&) keep the c He desireth God to keep his thoughts & ways either from thinking 〈◊〉 executing vengeance. door of my lips. 4 Incline not mine heart to evil, that I should commit wicked works with men that work iniquity: and letme not eat of their d Let not their prosperity allure 〈◊〉 to be wicked as they are. delicates. 5 Let the righteous smite me: (for that is) a benefit: & let e He cold abide all corrections, that came of 〈◊〉 loving heart. him reprove me, (& it shallbe) a precious oil, that shall not break mine head: for within a while I shall even f By patience I shall see the wicked so sharply handled, that 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 pity pray for them. pray in their miseries. 6 When theiriudges shallbe cast down in stony places, they shall g The people which followed their wicked rulers in 〈◊〉 the Prophet, shall repent and turn to God, when they see their wicked rulers punished. hear my words, for they are sweet. 7 Our bones lie scattered at the h Here appeareth that David was miraculously delivered out of many deaths, as * 2. Cor. 1. 9 graves mouth, as he that heweth (wood) or diggeth in the earth. 8 But mine eyes (look) unto thee, o Lord God: in thee is my trust: leave not my soul destitute. 9 Keep me from the snare, (which) they have laid for me, and from the grins of the workers of iniquity. 10 Let the wicked fall into i Into God's 〈◊〉, whereby he catcheth the wicked I their own malice. his nets k So that none of them escape. together, while I escape. PSAL. CXLII, 1 The Prophet neither astonished with fear, nor carried away with anger, nor forced by desperation, would kill Saúl, but with a quiet 〈◊〉 directed his earnest prayer to God, who did preserve him. ¶ A Psalm of David, to give instruction, and a prayer, when he was in the cave. 1 I Cried unto the Lord with my voice: with my voice I a David's patience and 〈◊〉 prayer to God condemneth their wicked rage, which in their troubles either desparre and mur mureagainst God or else sake to others, them to God, to have redress in their miseries. prayed unto the Lord 2 I powered out my meditation before him, & declared mine affliction in his presence. 3 Though my spirit ” Ebr. was folden or wrapped in me: meaning, as a thing that cold have none issue. was in perplexity in me, yet thou knewest my path: in the way, when rain I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me. 4 I looked upon my right hand, & beheld, but there was none that would know me: all refuge failed me, (&) none “ Or, sought for my soul. cared for my soul. 5 (Then) cried I unto thee, o Lord, (and) said, Thou art mine b Though 〈◊〉 means failed him yet he knewethat God would never foe sake him. hope, (&) my portion in the land of the living. 6 Hearken unto my cry, for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors, for they are to strong for me. 7 Bring my soul out of c For he was on all sides beset with his enemies as though he had been in a most straight prison. prison, that I may praise thy Name: (then) shall the righteous d Ether to rejoice at my wondered deliverance, or to set a crown upon mine head. come about me, when thou art beneficialun to me. PSAL. CXLIII. 1 An earnest prayer for remission of sins, acknowledging that the enemies did thus 〈◊〉 persecute him by God's just judgement. 8 He desireth to be restored to grace. 10 To be governed by his holy Spirit, that he may spend the remnant of his life in the true fear and service of God. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my prayer, o Lord, (and) hearken unto my supplication: answer me in thy a That is, as thou hast promised to be faithful in thy promise to all that trust in thee. truth (and) in thy b That is, according to thy free goodness, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy. righteousness. 2 [And enter not into judgement with thy servant: for in thy c He knew that his 〈◊〉 were God's messengers to call 〈◊〉 to repentance for 〈◊〉 nes, though toward his enemies he was innocent, and that in God's 〈◊〉 all men are sinners. sight shall none that liveth be justified] 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul: he hath smitten my life down to the earth: he hath laid me in the darkness, as they that have been dead d He acknowledgeth that God is the only and true physician to 〈◊〉 him: and that he is able to raise him to life, though he were dead long ago, & turned to ashes. long ago: 4 And my spirit was in perplexity in me, (and) mine e So that only by faith, and by the grace of God's Spirit he wasupholden. heart within me was amazed. 5 (Yet) do I remember the time f To wit, thy great benefits of old, and the manifold examples of thy favour roward thy. past: I 〈◊〉 te in all thy works, (yea,) I do meditate in the works of thy hands. 6 I stretch forth mine hands unto thee: my soul desireth after thee, as the thirsty land. Selah. 7 Hear me speedily, o Lord, (for) my spirit feeleth: hide not thy face from me, else I shallbe like unto them that go down into the pit. 8 Let me hear thy loving kingdenes in the g That is, speedily & in dueseason. morning, for in thee is my trust: h Let thy holy Spirit counsel me how to come for the of these great cares & troubles. she we me the way, that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee. 9 Deliver me, o Lord, from mine enemies: (for) i I hide myself under the shadow of thy wings, that I might be defended by thy power. I hide me with thee. 10 Teach me to k He confesseth that both the knowledge and obedience of God's will cometh by the Spirit of God who teacheth us by his word, giveth understanding by his Spirit, and frameth our hearts by his grace to obey him. do thy will, for thou art my God: let thy good Spirit lead me unto the land of l That is, justly and aright for so soon as we decline from God's will, we fall into error. righteousness. 11 Quicken me, o Lord, for thy Names sake, (and) for thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. 12 And for thy mercy m Which shall be a sign of thy fatherly kindness toward me. slay mine enemies, & destroy all them that oppress my soul: for I am thy servant, n Resigning myself wholly unto thee, and trusting in thy protection. PLAL. CXLIIII. 1 He praiseth the Lord with great affection and humility for his kingdom restored and for his victories obtained 5 Demanding help and the destruction of the wicked. 9 Promising to acknowledge the same with songs of praises. 15 And declareth wherein the felicity of any people consists. ¶ A Psalm of David. 1 BLessed (be) the Lord my strength, which a Who of a 〈◊〉 shepherd hath made me a valiant warrior and mighty conqueror. teacheth mine hands to fight, (and) my fingers to battle. 2 (He is) my goodness & my fortress, my tower & ” Ebr. my deliverer unto me: for the Prophet can not satisfy himself with any Words. my deliverer, my shield, & in him I trust, which subdueth my b He confesseth that neither by his own 〈◊〉, power not policy his kingdom was quiet, but by the secret grace of God. people under me. 3 Lord, what is man that thou c To give unto God just praise in to confess ourselves to be unworthy of so excellent benefits, and that he bestoweth them upon us of his free mercy. regardest him! (or) the son of man that thou thinkest upon him! 4 Man is like to vanity: his days (are) like a shadow, that vanisheth. 5 d He desireth God to continued 〈◊〉 graces and to sand help for the present necessity Bow thy heavens, o Lord, & come down: touch the mountains & they shall smoke. 6 e By these manner of speeches he showeth that all the 〈◊〉 in the world can not hinder God's power, which he 〈◊〉 by faith. Cast forth the lightning and scatter them: shoot out thy arrows, and consume them. 7 Sand thy hand from above: deliverme, & take me out of the great f That is, deliver me from the 〈◊〉 of them that should be 〈◊〉 people, but are corrupt in their judgement and enterprises, as thought they were strangers. waters, (and) from the hand of strangers, 8 Whose mouth talketh vanity, & their right hand (is) a right hand g For though they shake hands, yet they keep not promise. of falsehood. 9 I will sing a h That is, a rate and excellent song as thy great benefits deserve. new song unto thee, o God, (and) sing unto thee upon a viol, (and) an in strument of ten strings. 10 (It is he) that giveth deliverance unto Kings, (and) rescueth David his i Though wicked Kings be called Gods servants, as Cyrus, * Isa. 45. 1. for asmuch as he useth then to execute his judgements: yet David because of God's promise, and they, that rule godly, are properly so called, because they serve not their own affections, but set for the God's glory. servant from the hurtful sword, 11 Rescue me, and deliverme from the hand of strangers, whose mouth talketh vanity, and their right hand (is) a right hand of falsehood: 12 That our k He desireth God to continued his benefits toward his people, counting the procreation of children and their good education among the chiefest of God's benefits. sons (may be) as the 〈◊〉 plants growing up in their youth, (and) our daughters as the corner (stones,) graven after the similitude of a palace: 13 That our l That the ve: ie corners of our houses may be full of 〈◊〉 for the great abundance of 〈◊〉 blessings. corners (may be) full, and abunding with divers sorts, (and) that our sheep may bring forth thousands & ten thousand in our streets. 14 That our m He attributeth not only the great commodities, but even the lest also to God's favour. oxen may be strong to labour: that their be none invasion, nor going out, nor no crying in our streets: 15 Blessed (are) the people, that be n And if God give not to all his children all these blessings. yet he recompenseth them with better things. so, (yea,) blessed (are) the people, whose God is the Lord PSAL. CXLV. This Psalm was composed, when the kingdom of David flourished. 1 Wherein he describeth the wondered providence of God, aswell in governing man, as in preserving all the rest of his creatures. 17 He praiseth God for his justice and mercy. 18 Butt specially for his loving kindness toward those that call upon him, that fear him and love him: 21 For the which he promises to praise him for ever. ¶ A Psalm of David of praise. 1 O My God (and) King, a He showeth what sacrifices are pleasant and acceptable unto God: even praise and thanksgiving, and seeing that God still con tinueth his benefits towards, us we ought never to be weariein praising him for the same. I will extol thee and will bless thy Name for ever and ever. 2 I will bless thee daily, and praise thy Name for ever and ever. 3 b Hereby he declareth that all power is subject unto God, and that no worldly promotion ought to obscure God's glory. Great (is) the Lord, and most worthy to be praised, and his greatness (is) incompre hensible. 4 Generation shall praise thy works unto c For as much as the end of man's creation: and of his preservation in this life is to praise God, therefore he requireth, that not only we out selves do this, but cause all other to do the same. generation, and declare thy power. 5 I will meditate of the beauty of thy glorious majesty, and thy wondered works, 6 and they shall speak of the power of thy d Of thy terrible judgements against the wicked. fearful Acts, and I will declare thy greatness. 7 They shall break out into the mention of thy great goodness, and shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. 8 * The Lord is gracious and e He describath after what sort God showeth himself to all his creatures, though our sins have provoked his vengeance against all to Wit, merciful not only in par doning the sins of his elect, but in doing good even to the reprobate albeit they can not feel theswere comfort of the same. merciful, slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9 The Lord is good to all, and his mercies are over all his works. 10 All thy works praise thee, o Lord, and thy Saints bless thee. 11 f The praise of thy glory appeareth in all thy creatures: and though the wicked would obscure the same by their silence, yet the faithful are ever mindful of the same. They show the glory of thy kingdom and speak of thy power, 12 To 'cause his g He showeth that all things are out of order, but only where God reigneth. * Luke 1 31. * Dan. 7 14. power to be known to the Exod. 34. 6. sons of men, and the glourious renome of his kingdom. 13 Thy * kingdom (is) an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion (endureth) throughout all ages. 14 The Lord upholdeth all h who being in misery and afflict on would faint and fall away, if God did not up hold them, and therefore they ought to reverence him, that reigneth in heaven and suffer themselves to be governed by him. that fall, and lifteth up all that are ready to fall. 15 The eyes of i To wit, aswell of man, as of beast. all wait upon thee, and thou givest them their meat in due season. 16 Thou openest thy hand fillest all things living of (thy) good pleasure. 17 The Lord (is) k He praiseth God not only for that he is 〈◊〉 to all his creatures, but also in that that he justly punisheth the wicked, and mercifully examineth his by the cross, giving them strength and delivering them. righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 18 The Lord (is) near unto all that call upon him: (yea) to all that call upon him in l Which only appertaineth to the faithful: and this virtue is contrary to infidelity, doubting, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. truth. 19 He will fulfil the m For they will ask or wise for nothing, but according to his wil * 1. ioh. 5. 14. desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 20 The Lord preserveth all them that love him but he will destroy all the wicked. 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord and all n That is, all men shallbe bound to praise him. flesh shall bless his holy Name for ever and ever. PSAL. CXLVI. 1 David declareth his great zeal that he hath to praise God. 3 And teacheth, not to trust in man, but only in God almighty, 7 Which delivereth the afflicted. 9 Defendeth the strangers, comforteth the fatherless, and the windows, 10 And reigneth for ever. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise thou the Lord, o my a He 〈◊〉 up himself, and all his 〈◊〉 to praise God. soul. 2 I will praise the Lord during my life: as long as I have any being, I will sing unto my God. 3 Put not your trust in b That God may have the whole praise wherein he forbiddeth all vain confidence showing that of nature we are more inclined to put our trust in creatures, then in God the creator. princes, (nor) in the son of man, for there is none help in him. 4 His breath departeth, (and) he returns to his earth: then his c As their vain opinions, whereby flattered themselves, and so imagined wicked enterprises. thoughts perish. 5 Blessed (is) he, that hath the God of Iaakób for his help, whose hope (is) in the Lord his God. 6 Which made d He encourageth the godly to trust only in the Lord, both for that his power is able to 〈◊〉 them from all danger, and for his promise, sake his will is most ready to do it. heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth (his) fidelity forever. 7 Which executeth justice e Whose faith & patience for a while he trieth, but at length he punis punisheth adversaries, that he may be known to be judge of the World. for the oppressed which giveth bread to the hungry: the Lord loseth the prisoners. 8 The Lord giveth sight to the blind: the Lord raise thup the crooked: the Lord f Though he visit them by 〈◊〉, hunger, imprisonment and such like, yet his fatherly love and pity never, faileth them, yea, rather to his these are signs of his love. loveth the righteous. 9 The Lord keepeth the g Meaning all them that are 〈◊〉 of worldly means and succour. strangers: he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but he over throweth the way of the wicked. 10 The Lord shall h He assureth the Church that God 〈◊〉 for ever for the preservation of the same. reign for ever: o Zión, thy God (endureth) from generation to generation. Pray see you the Lord PSAL. CXLVII. 1 The Prophet praiseth the bounty, wisdom, power, justice and providence of God upon all his creatures, 2 But specially upon his Church, which he gathereth together after their dispersion, 19 Declaring his word and judgements so unto them, as he hath done to none other people. 1 PRaise you the Lord, for it is good to sing unto our God for it is a He showeth 〈◊〉 we aught to exercise ourselves 〈◊〉 & to take our pastime: to 〈◊〉, in praising God. a pleasant thing, (and) praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up b Because the Lord is the founder of the 〈◊〉, it can not be 〈◊〉, though the members the 〈◊〉 be dispersed, and seem, as it we 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 a time to 〈◊〉 of. Jerusalem, (&) gather together the dispersed of Israel. 3 He heals those that are c With 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉. broken in heart and bindeth up their sores. 4 He d Though it 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ble his Church, being so 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can be to hard 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that can 〈◊〉 and name all the 〈◊〉. counteth the number of the stars, (and) calleth them all by their names. 5 Great (is) our Lord, & great (is his) power: his wisdom is infinite. 6 The 〈◊〉 relieveth the meek, (&) abaseth the wicked to the e For the more high that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 ter is 〈◊〉 fall in the end. ground. 7 Sing unto the Lord with praise: sing upon the harp unto our God, 8 Which f He 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 examples of God's 〈◊〉 power, 〈◊〉 and wisdom, that we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 want most just occasion to praise God. covereth the heaven with clouds and prepareth rain for the earth, & maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains: 9 Which giveth to beasts their food, (and) to the young ravens that g For their 〈◊〉 is as it 〈◊〉 a confession of their need 〈◊〉 can not be relieved, but 〈◊〉 God only: then if God show himself mindful of the most contemptible fowls, can he suffer them to die with famine, whom he 〈◊〉 assured of life everlasting? cry. 10 He hath not pleasure in the h Though to 〈◊〉 law full means is both profitable & pleaseth God, yet to put our trust in them, 〈◊〉 to defraud God of his honour. strength of an horse, neither delighteth he in the legs of man. 11 (But) the Lord delighteth in them that fear him, and attend upon his mercy. 12 〈◊〉 the Lord, o Jerusalem: praise thy God, o Zión. 13 For he hath made the bars of thy gates i He doth not only furnis he his Church with all things necessary 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 also the 〈◊〉, & maketh 〈◊〉 strong against all outward force." Ebr. fat. strong, (&) hath blessed thy children within thee. 14 He setteth peace in thy borders, (&) satisfieth thee with thee" flower of wheat. 15 He sendeth forth his k His secret working in all 〈◊〉 es is as a 〈◊〉 to keep them in order, and to give them moving and 〈◊〉. commandment upon earth, (and) his word runneth very l For 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 resisting all things 〈◊〉 him. swiftly. 16 He giveth snow like wool, (&) scattereth the hoar frost like ashes. 17 He casts forth his 〈◊〉 like morsels who can abide the cold thereof? 18 He sendeth his word and melteth them: he causeth his 〈◊〉 to blow, (and) the waters flow. 19 He showeth his m As 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 working in all his creatures 〈◊〉 word: so he means here, by his word, the 〈◊〉 of life everlasting, which he hath left to his Church, as a most precious treasure. word unto Iaakób, his statutes and his judgements unto Israel. 20 He hath nor dealt so with every nation, neither have they n The cause of this diff rinse is God's 〈◊〉, which hath elected 〈◊〉 in his Son Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: and his just judgement, whereby he hath appointed the reprobate to eternal damnation. known (his) judgements. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXLVIII. 1 He provoketh all creatures to praise the Lord in heaven and earth and all places. 14 Specially his Church for the power that he hath given to the same after that he had choose them and joined them unto him. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise you the Lord from the heaven: praise you him in the high places. 2 Praise you him, all you a Because they are members of the same body, he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 our eyes which 〈◊〉 most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto, and by 〈◊〉 prompt 〈◊〉 teacheth us to 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉. his Angels: praise him, all his army. 3 Praise you him, b 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shines in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this their 〈◊〉 is as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God. sun and moon: praise you him all bright stars. 4 Praise you him, c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 heavens of heavens, and d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. waters, that be above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created. 6 And he hath established them for ever & ever: he hath made an ordinance, which shall not pass. 7 Praise you the Lord from the earth, (you) e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. dragons and all depths: 8 f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Fire and hail, snow and vapours, stormy wind, which execute his word: 9 Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars: 10 〈◊〉 and all cattle, creaping things & feathered fowls: 11 g 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all judges of the world: 12 Young men and maidens, also old men & 〈◊〉: 13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for his Name only is to be exalted, (and) his praise above the earth and the heavens. 14 For he hath exalted the h That is, the 〈◊〉, power and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his Church. horn of his people, (which is) a praise for all his Saints (even) for the i By 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 made with 〈◊〉. children of Israel, a people (that is) near unto him. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CXLIX. 1 An exhortation to the Church to praise the Lord for his victory and conquest that he giveth his Saints against all man's 〈◊〉. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 SIng you unto the Lord a 〈◊〉 his rare 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fites 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. a new song: let his praise (be herded) in the 〈◊〉 of Saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that b In that that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it was 〈◊〉 a new creation and therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 6 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Go 〈◊〉 hands. made him, and let the children of Zión rejoice in 〈◊〉 c For 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 soul and bodies. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that his people 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto him as 〈◊〉 their most law 〈◊〉 King. King. 3 Let them praise his Name with the flute: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord hath pleasure, in his people he will make the meek glorious by deliverance. 5 Let the Saints beioyful with glory: let them sing loud upon their beds. 6 Let the high Acts of God be in 〈◊〉 mouth and a two edged sword in their hands, 7 e This is 〈◊〉 accomplished in the kingdom of 〈◊〉, when God's people for just causes execute God 〈◊〉 against his enemies: and it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to reven 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. To execute vengeance upon the heathen, (and) corrections among the people: 8 To bind f Not only the people, but the Kings that were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 be destroyed. their Kings in chains, & their nobles with fetters of iron, 9 That they may execute upon them the judgement that is g Hereby GOD 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hands and 〈◊〉 of all his to 〈◊〉 terprise no father then he 〈◊〉. written: this honour shallbe to all his Saints. Praise you the Lord PSAL. CL. 1 An exhortation to praise the Lord without cease by all manner of ways for all his mighty, & wondered works. ¶ Praise you the Lord 1 PRaise you God in hisa Sanctuary: praise That is, in the 〈◊〉. you him in the ᵇ firmament of his power. 2 Praise you him in his mighty Acts: praise For his wonderful power 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉, which in 〈◊〉. is called a stretching out 〈◊〉 spreading abroad, wherein the mighty work of God shines. you him according to his excellent greatness 3 Praise you him in the sound of the c Exhorting the people only to rejoice in praising God, he maketh mention of those instruments, which by God's commandment were appointed in the old Law, but under Christ the use thereof is abolished in the Church. trumpet: praise you him upon the viol & the harp. 4 Praise you him with timbrel & flute: praise you him with virginales and organs. 5 Praise you him with sounding cymbals: praise you him with high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath d He showeth that all the order of nature is bond to this duty, and much more Gods children, who aught never to cease to praise him, till they be gathered into that kingdom, which he hath prepared for his, where they shall sing everlasting praise. breath praise the Lord Praise you the Lord THE * This word 〈◊〉, or Parable signifieth a grave and notable sentence, worthy to be keep in memory and is some time taken in the evil part for a mock or scoff. PROVERBES of Salomón. THE ARGUMENT. THe wonderful love of God toward his Church is declared in this book: for as much as the sum and effect of the whole Scriptures is here set forth in these brief sentences which partly contain doctrine, and partly manners, & also exhortations to both. Where of the nine first chapters are as a preface full of grave sentences, and deep mysteries, to allure the hearts of men to the diligent reading of the parables that follow: which are left as a most precious jewel to the Church, of those three thousand parables mentioned 1 King. 4. 32, and were gathered and commit to writing by Salomons servants and indicted by him. CHAP. I 1 The power and use of the word of God. 7 Of the fear of God and knowledge of his word. 10 We may not consent to the intising of sinners. 20 Wisdom complaineth that she is contemned. 14 The punishment of them that contemn her. 1 THe Parables of Salomon the son of David King of Israel 2 To know wisdomea and instruction, to That is, what we 〈◊〉 to know 〈◊〉 follow, and that we aught refuse. understand the words ᵇ of knowledge, 3 To receive ᶜ instruction to do wisely, Meaning the orde of GOD herein is the 〈◊〉 true knowdge. (by) ᵈ justice & judgement and equity, 4 To give unto thee simple sharpness of wit, (and) to the child knowledge & discretion. To learn to sub it ourselves 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 correction of ose that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 5 A wise man shall hear and increase in learning, and a man of ᶠ understanding, shall By living justly 〈◊〉 rendering to 〈◊〉 you man that 〈◊〉 apperteieth unto 〈◊〉. attain unto wise counsels, 6 To understand a parable, and the interpretation, the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. To 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 discretion to 〈◊〉 themselves. 7 * The fear of the Lord (is) the beginning of knowledge (but) fools despise wisdom As he showeth 〈◊〉 these parables 〈◊〉 the efct of religion as u hang manners 〈◊〉 doctrine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 people: so 〈◊〉 he declare 〈◊〉 the same is 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 that are wise 〈◊〉 learned. and instruction. 8 My son, hear thy ᵍ fathers instruction, and for sake not thy h That is, of the Church, where in the faithful 〈◊〉 by the incorruptible seed of God's word. mother's teaching. 9 For they shallbe ” Ebr. increase of grace. a comely ornament unto thy head, and (as) chains for thy neck. 10 ¶ My son, i To 〈◊〉, the wicked, which have not the fear of God. if sinners do entice thee, consent thou not. 11 If they say, Come with us, we will lay wait for k He 〈◊〉 not only of the 〈◊〉 of blood with hand, but of all 〈◊〉 practices which tend to the detriment of our neighbour. blood, (and) lie privily for the innocent 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. without a cause: 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 6. 12 We will swallow them up alive like a l As the grave is never 〈◊〉 so the 〈◊〉 of the wicked and their cruelty hath none end. grave He 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 the Name of God, which is the 〈◊〉 Father of all 〈◊〉, or in the Name of the 〈◊〉 of the Church, who is as a father. even whole, as those that go down into the pit: 13 We shall find all precious riches, (and) fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us: we will all have one m He 〈◊〉 whereby the wicked are alured to join together, because they have every one part of the spoil of the innocent. purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them: refrain thy foot from their n That is, have nothing at all to do with them. path. 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 17 certainly (as) without cause the net is spread before the eyes of all that hath wing: 18 So they lay wait for blood (and) he privily for o He showeth that there is no cause to move these wicked to spoil the innocent, but their avarice and cruelty. their lives. 19 Such (are) the ways of every one that is greedy of gain he would take away 〈◊〉 p Whereby he 〈◊〉 cludeth that the 〈◊〉 man is a 〈◊〉 therer. life of the owners thereof. 20 ¶ q This wisdom is the eternal word of God. Wisdom crieth without: she uttereth her voice in the r So that none can pretend ignorance. streets. 21 She calleth in the high (street among) the press in the enterings of the gates, (&) uttereth her words in the city, (saying,) 22 Oye s Wisdom reproveth three kinds of men: the foolish or simple, which 〈◊〉 of ignorance, and the mockers, that can not suffer to be taught, & the fools which are drowned in worldly lusts, & hate the knowledge of godliness. foolish, how lôg will you love foolishness? & the scornful take their pleasure in scorning, & the fools hate knowledge 23 [Turn you at my correction: lo, I will power out my mind unto you, (&) make you understand my words.] 24 Because I have called, and you refused: I have stretched out mine hand, and none would regard. 25 But you have despised all my counsel, and would none of my correction. 26 I will also t This is spoken according to our capacity, signifying that the wicked, which mock and jest at God's word 〈◊〉 have the just reward of 〈◊〉 mocking. laugh at your destruction, (&) mock, when your fear cometh. 27 When u That is, your 〈◊〉, which thing you seared. your fear cometh like (sudden) desolation, and your destruction shall come like a whirl wind: when affliction & anguish shall come upon you, 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer they shall seek me early, but they shall not x Because they sought not with an affection to God, but for ease of their own grief. find me, 29 Because they hated knowledge, & did not choose the fear of the Lord 30 They would none of my counsel, (but) y Showing that without faith and obedience we can nor call upon God 〈◊〉. despised all my correction. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the z They shall feel what commodity their wicked life shall give them. fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For a That is, the prosperity, and sensuality, wherein they delight. ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperity of fools destroyeth them. 33 But he that obeyeth me, shall devil safely, and be quiet from fear of evil. CHAP. II 1 Wisdom exhorteth to obey her. 5 She teacheth the fear of God. 6 She is given of God. 10 She preserveth from wickedness. 1 MY son, if thou will't receive my words, and a That is, keep them in thy heart. hide my commandments within thee, 2 And cause thy ears to harken unto wisdom, (and) incline b If thou give thyself to the true knowledge of god without hypocrisy. thy heart to understanding, 3 [For if thou callest after knowledge, c Meaning, that we must seek the knowledge of God with care & diligence. (&) criest for understanding: 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for d Showing that no labour must be spared. treasures, 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the e This (saith he) is the true wisdom to know, & fear God. knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom, out of his mouth (cometh) knowledge and understanding. 7 He “ Or, hideth the 〈◊〉. preserveth the state of the righteous: (he is) a shield to them that walk uprightly, 8 That they may keep the ways of judgement: and he preserveth the way of his Saints.] 9 Then shalt thou understand 〈◊〉, and judgement, and equity, (and) every good path. 10 ¶ When wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge delighteth thy soul, 11 (Then) shall f The word of God shall teach thee & counsel thee how to 〈◊〉 thyself counsel preserve thee, (&) understanding shall keep thee, 12 And deliver thee from the evil way, (and) from the man that speaketh froward things, 13 (And from) them that leave the g That is, the word of God, which is the only light, to follow their own fantasies which are darkness. ways of righteousness to walk in the ways of darkness: 14 Which rejoice in doing evil, (and) delight h When they see any given to evil as they are. in the frowardness of the wicked, 15 Whose ways are crooked & they are lewd in their paths. 16 And it shall deliver thee from the strange i Meaning, that wisdom, which is the word of God, shall preserve us from all vices: naming this vice of 〈◊〉 whereunto man is most prove. woman, (even) from the stranger, which flattereth with her words: 17 Which for saketh the k That is, her house band, which is her head and guide to govern her, from whom she aught not to departed, but remain in his subjection. guide of her youth, and forgetteth the l Which is, the pro mes made in marriage. covenant of her God. 18 Surely her m Her acquaintan, ce with her 〈◊〉 and then that 〈◊〉. house tendeth to death, and her paths unto n To them that are dead in body and seule. the dead. 19 All they that go unto her, return not again, neither take they hold of the ways of life. 20 Therefore walk thou in the way of good men, and keep the ways of the righteous. 21 For the just shall devil in the o They shall 〈◊〉 the temporal and spiritual promises of God, as the wicked shallbe void of them. land, & the upright men shall remain in it. 22 But the wicked shallbe cut of from the earth & the transgressers shallbe rooted out of it. CHAP. III 1 The word of God giveth life 5 Trustin God. 7 Fear him. 9 Honour him. 11 Suffer his correction. 22 To them Deut. 8, 1. & 30. 16. that follow the word of God, all things shall succeed well. 1 MY son, forget not thou my law, but let thy heart keep my commandments 2 For they shall increase the length of thy a Long life is the blessing of GOD which he giveth to his, so far for the as it is expedient for them. days & the years of life, & (thy) prosperity. 3 Let not b By mercy and truth, he means the commandments of the first and second tablet or else the mercy & faithfulness that we aught to use toward our neighbours. mercy and truth for sake thee: bind them on thy c Keep them as a most precious jewel. neck, (&) writ them upon the table of thy d Have them ever in remembrance. heart. 4 So shalt thou find favour & good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 ¶ Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not unto thy own wisdom. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ways. 7 ¶ Be not wise in thy own eyes: (but) fear the Lord, and depart from evil. 8 (So) health shall be unto thy e By this part he comprehendeth the whole body, as by health he means all the benefits promised in the Law both corporal & spiritual. navel, and marrow unto thy bones. 9 f Av was commanded in the 〈◊〉, Exod. 23. 19 D ut, 26 2. and by this they acknowledged that God was the giver of all things, and that they were ready to bestow all at his 〈◊〉. Honour the Lord with thy riches, & with the first (fruits) of all thy increase. 10 So shall thy barns be filled with abundance, & thy presses shall g For to the faithful distributer GOD giveth in greater abundance. Ebr. 12. 5. burst with new wine. 11 ¶ My son, refuse not the chastening of the Lord, neither be grieved with his correction. 12 * For the Lord correcteth him, whom he loveth, even as the father (doth) the child in (whom) he delighteth: 13 Blessed (is) the man that finds wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain Revel. 3. 17. thereof (is better) than gold. 15 It is more precious than pearls: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days (is) in her right hand, h Meaning, that he that seeketh wis doom: that is, suffereth himself to be governed by the word of God, shall have all prosperity both corporal & spiritual. (&) in her left hand riches and glory. 17 Her ways (are) ways of pleasure, and all her paths prosperity. 18 She is a tre i Which bringeth forth such fruit that they that eat thereof, have lifea and he alludeth to the tre of life in Paradise. of life to them that lay hold on her, & blessed (is) he that retaineth her. 19 The Lord by wisdom hath laid the k Hereby he showeth that this Wisdom, whereof he speaketh, is everlasting, because it was before alt creatures, and that all things, even the whole world were made by it. fundation of the earth, and hath established the heavens through understanding. 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up. & the clouds drop down the dew. 21 My son, let not (the 〈◊〉 things departed from thy eyes, (but) observe wisdom, & counsel. 22 So they shallbe life to thy soul, and grace unto thy ” Or, 〈◊〉, read, chap. 〈◊〉. 9 neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk safely by thy way: and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 If thou sleapest, thou shalt not be afraid, & when thou sleepest, thy sleep shallbe sweet. 25 Thou shalt not fear for (any) sudden fear, neither for the l For when GOD destroyeth the 〈◊〉ked, he will save his, as he did Lot in Sodom. destruction of the wicked when it cometh. 26 For the Lord shall be for thy assurance, & shall preserve thy foot from taking. 27 ¶ Withhold not the good from m Not only from them to whom the possession belangeth, but also thou shalt not keep it from them, which have need of the use thereof. the owners thereof, though there be power in thy hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go & come again, and to morrow will I give (thee,) if thou (now) have it. 29 ¶ Intend none hurt against thy neighbour, seeing he doth dwell n That is, putteth his trust in thee. without fear by thee 30 ¶ Strive not with a man causeless, when he hath done thee no harm. 31 ¶ Be not o Desire not to be like unto him. envious for the wicked man, neither choose any of his ways. 32 For the froward (is) abomination unto the Lord: but his p That is, his cove nant and fatherly affection which is hide & secret from the world. secret (is) with the righteous 33 The curse of the Lord (is) in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the righteous. 34 With the scornful q He will show by his plaguesthat 〈◊〉 scorns shall turn to their own destruction as Chap. 1. 26. he skorneth, but he giveth grace unto the humble. 35 The wise shall in herite glory: but fools dishonour, (though) they be exalted. CHAP. four 1 Wisdom and her fruits aught to be searched. 14 The way of the wicked must be refused. 20 By the word of God the heart, eyes and course of life must be guided. 1 Hear, o ye children, the instruction of a a He speaketh this in the person of a preacher and minister, which is as a father unto the people, read. chap. 1. 8. father, and give ear to learn understanding. 2 For I do give you a good doctrine: (therefore) forsake you not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and b In Hebrew it is Only: for though she had three others by Vriiah, year Solomon was only her son by David. dear in the sight of my mother, 4 When he c Meaning David his fathers. taught me, and said unto me, Let thy heart hold fastmy words: keep my commandments, and thou shalt live. 5 Get wisdom: get understanding, forget not neither decline from the words of my mouth 6 Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her and she shall preserve thee. 7 d He showeth that we must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 begin at Godsword, if so be we will that other things prospero with us contrary to judgement of the world, which make it their last study or else, care not for it at all. Wisdom (is) the beginning: get wisdom (therefore:) and above all thy possession get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shalt exalt thee: she shall bring thee to honour, if thou embrace her. 9 She shall give a comely ornament unto thy head, (yea,) she shall give thee a crown of glory. 10 ¶ Hear my son, and receivemy words and the years of thy life shall be many. 11 I have e Solomon declareth what care his father had to bring him up in the true fear of God: for this was David's protestation. taught thee in the way of wisdom, (and) led thee in the paths of righteousness. 12 When thou goest, thy gate shall not be f Thou shaltwalke at liberty without offence. straight and when thou runnest, thou shalt not fall. 13 Take hold of instruction, (and) leave not: keep her, for she is thy life. 14 ¶ Entre not into the way of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it (and) go not by it: turn from it, and pass by. 16 For they can not g Meaning, that to do evil is more proper and natural to the wicked, then to sleep, ear or drink. sleep, except they have done evil, & their sleep departeth, except they 'cause (some) to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of h Gotten by wicked means and cruel oppression. wickedness, & drink the wine of violence. 18 But the way of the righteous shines as the light, that i Signifying that the godly increase daily in knewledge and perfection, till they come to full perfection, which is when they shallbe joined to their head in the heavens. shines more and more unto the perfit day. 19 The way of the wicked (is) as the darkness: they know not wherein they shall fall. 20 ¶ My son, hearken unto my words, incline thy ear unto my sayings, 21 Let them not depart from thy eyes, (but) keep them in the mids of thy heart. 22 Forthei are life unto those that find them, and health unto all their k That is, they shall have health of body under the which all other 〈◊〉 promised in the Law are contained. flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence: for thereout cometh l For as the 〈◊〉 is either pure or corrupt, so is the whole course of man's life. life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, & put wicked lips far from thee. 25 Let thy eyes behold the right, and let thy eyeliddes direct thy way before thee 26 m Keep a measure in all thy doings. Pondre the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be ordered aright. 27 Turn not to the right hand, nor to the left, (but) remove thy foot from evil. CHAP. V. 3 Whoredom forbiddé. 9 And 〈◊〉. 15 He willeth a man to live on hislabours & to help others, 18 Tolove his wife. 22 The wicked taken in their own wickedness. 1 MY son, hearken unto my wisdom, (and) incline thy ear unto my “ Or, understanding knowledge, 2 That thou mayest regard counsel, and thy lips observe knowledge. 3 For the lips a That is, an harlot which giveth herself to another then to her husband. of a strange woman drop (as) an honey comb, and her mouth is more soft than b By oil & honey he means 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 enticements. oil. 4 But the end of her is bitter as worm would (and) sharp as a two edged sword. 5 Her c All her doings lead to destruction. feet go down to death: and her step pes take hold on hell. 6 She weigheth not the way of life: her paths are d She hath ever new means to allure to wickedness. movable: thou canst not know (them.) 7 Hear you me now therefore, o children, & depart not from the words of my mouth. 8 Keep thy way far from her, & come not near the door of her house, 9 Left thou give thy e That is, 〈◊〉 strength & goods to her that will have no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee: as is read of Samson, and the prodigal son. honour unto others and thy years to the cruel: 10 Jest the stranger should be filled with thy strength, and thy f The goods 〈◊〉 by thy travail. labours be in the house of a stranger, 11 And thou mourn at thy end, [when thou hast consumed thy flesh and thy body.] 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, & mine heart despised correction! 13 And have not obeyed the voice of them that taught me, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 14 I was almost (brought) into all evil in the mids of the Congregation & g Although I was faithfully instructed in the truth, 〈◊〉 had I almost fallen to utter shame and 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 my good bringing up in the assembly of the godly. assembly. 15 ¶ Drink the water of h He teacheth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, exhorting us to live of our own 〈◊〉 and to be beneficial to the godly 〈◊〉 want. thy cistern, and of the rivets out of the mids of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains flow forth, and the rivers of waters in the streets. 17 But let them be thy, (even) i Distribute them not to the wicked and infidels, but reserve them for thyself, thy family and them that are of the household of faith. thy only, and not the strangers with thee. 18 Let thy k Thy 〈◊〉 which shall come of thee in great 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 marriage & curseth who 〈◊〉. fountain be blessed, & rejoice with the wife of thy l 〈◊〉 thou didst mariein thy youth. youth. 19 (Let her be as) the loving hind and pleasantroe: let her breasts satisfy 〈◊〉 at all times, (and) delight in her love continually. 20 For why shouldest thou “ Or., go astray with a stranger? delight, my son, in a strange woman, or embrace the bosom of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man (are) before the m He declareth that except man do join to his wife both in heart and in outward conversation that he shall not escape the judgements of God. eyes of the Lord, & he pondereth all his paths. 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shallbe held with the cords of his own sin. 23 He shall n Because he will not give ear to God's word, and be admonished, die for fault of instruction, and shall go astray through his great folly. CHAP. VI 1 Instruction for sureties. 6 The slothful and sluggish is stirred to work. 12 He describeth the nature of the wicked. 16 The things that God hateth. 20 To observe the word of God. 24 To flee 〈◊〉. 1 MY son, if thou be surety for thy neighbour, (and) hast stricken hands, with the stranger, 2 Thou art a He 〈◊〉 us not to become 〈◊〉 one for another, according to 〈◊〉 rule of charity: but that we 〈◊〉 forwhome & 〈◊〉 what sort, so that the 〈◊〉 may not be 〈◊〉. snared with the words of thy mouth: thou art (even) taken with the words of thy own mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself: seeing thou art come into the hand of thy neighbour, go, and humble thyself, & solicit thy friends. 4 Give no sleep to thy eyes, nor slumber to thy eyeliddes. 5 Deliver thyself as a do from the hand (of the hunter,) and as a bird from the hand of the fouler. 6 ¶ Go to b 〈◊〉 word of 〈◊〉 can not 〈◊〉 thee, yet 〈◊〉 at the little 〈◊〉 to labour 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & not to burden others, Chap. 24 32 the pismire, o sluggard: behold her ways, and be wise. 7 For she having no guide, governor, nor ruler, 8 Prepareth her meat in the summer, (&) gathereth her food in harvest. 9 * How long will't thou sleep, o sluggard? when will't thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 (Yet) a little sleep, a little slumber, c He 〈◊〉 lively thenature of the 〈◊〉, which though they sleep 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 yet have never enough, but ever seek occasions thereunto. a little folding of the hands to sleep. 11 Therefore thy poverty cometh as one that d That is 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 lookest not for it. travaileth by the way, and thy necessity like e It shall come in such sort as thou art not able to resist it. an armed man. 12 The unthrifty man f He showeth to what inconvenience the idle persons & sluggards come, by calling them 〈◊〉 or the men of Belial and slanderoous. 〈◊〉. speaketh. (and) the wicked man walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He maketh a sign with his eyes: he" signifieth with his feet: he g Thus all his gesture tendeth to wickedness. instructeth with his fingers. 14 Lewd things (are) in his heart: he imagineth evil at all times, (and) raiseth up contentions. 15 Therefore shall his 〈◊〉 come speedily: he shall be destroyed suddenly without recovery. 16 ¶ These six things doth the Lord hate: yea his soul abhorreth seven: 17 The haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, h Meaning, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 away in such 〈◊〉 that he can not tell what he doth. feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, & him that raiseth up contentions among “ Or, neighbours. brethré 20 ¶ My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not thy mother's instruction. 21 Bind them always upon thy ⁱ heart, (&) Read Chap. 3. 3 tie them about thy neck. 22 It shall lead thee, when thou walkest: it shall watch for thee, when thou sleepest, (&) when thou wakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the k By the common dement he means the word of God and by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the preaching and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the same, which is committed to the 〈◊〉. commandment (is) a lantern, and instruction a light: and l And reprehensions when the word is preached bring us to life. corrections for instruction (are) the way of life. 24 To keep thee from the wicked woman, (and) from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. 25 Desire not her beauty in thy heart, neither let her take thee with her m 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 looks and 〈◊〉. eyeliddes 26 For because of the whorish woman (a man is brought) to a morsel of bread, & a woman will hunt for the precious life of a man. 27 n Meaning, that she will never cease, till she have 〈◊〉 to beg gerie, and then seek thy destruction. Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clotheses not be burned? 28 Or can a man go upon coals, and his feet not be burned? 29 So he that goeth in to his neighbours wife shall not be innocent, whosoever toucheth her. 30 Men do not o He approveth not theft, but showeth that it is not so abominable 〈◊〉 whoredom, forasmuch as 〈◊〉 might be redeemed but 〈◊〉 was a perpetual infamy, and death by the Law of God. despise a thief, when he stealeth, to satisfy his p Meaning, 〈◊〉 very 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 faileth in heart. soul, because he is hungry. 31 But if he found, he shall restore seven fold, (or) he shall give all the substâce of his house. 32 But he that committeth adultery with a woman, he" is destitute of understanding: he that doth it, destroyeth his own soul: 33 He shall find q That is, death appointed by the Law. a wound and dishonour, and his reproach shall never be put away. 34 For jealousy (is) the rage of a man therefore he will not r He showeth that man by 〈◊〉 seeketh his death, that hath abused his wife, and so concludeth that neither God's Law nor the Law of nature admitteth 〈◊〉 ransom for the adultery. spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He can not bear the sight of any ransom: neither will he consent, though thou augment the gifts. CHAP. VII. 1 An exhortation to wisdom and to the word of GOD, 5 Which will preserve us from the harlot, 6 Whose manners are described. 1 MY son, keep my words, and hide my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, & thou shalt live, and mine instruction as the a By this diversity of words he means that nothing aught to be so dear unto us, as the word of God, not that we look on any thing more, nor mind any thing so much. apple of thy eyes. 3 Bind them upon thy fingers: (and) writ them upon the table of thy heart. 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister: and call understanding (thy) kinswoman, 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, (even) from the stranger that is smooth in her words: 6 ¶ b Solomon useth this 〈◊〉 to declare their 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 them selves to be abused by 〈◊〉 As (I was) 〈◊〉 the win dow of mine house, I looked through my window, 7 And I saw among the fools, (and) considered among the children a young man destitute of understandings, 8 Who passed through the street by her corner, and went toward her house, 9 In the twilight in the evening, when the night began to be c He 〈◊〉 that there was almost none so 〈◊〉, but they were afraid to be seen, & also their own con 〈◊〉 did accuse them, 〈◊〉 caused them to seek the night to cover their filthiness. black and dark. 10 And be hold, there met him a woman with an harlot's “ Or, garment. behaviour, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. subtle in heart. 11 [She d He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 onhis which are peculiar to 〈◊〉. is babbling and loud: whose feet can not abide in her house. 12 Now (she is) without, now in the streets, & lieth in wait at every corner.] 13 So she caught him and kissed him & ” Ebr. she strengthened her face. with an impudent face said unto him, 14 I have e Because that in peace offerings a portion returned to them, that 〈◊〉 she showeth him that she hath meat at home 〈◊〉 make good, there with: or else she would use some cloak of holiness, till she had got him in her 〈◊〉. peace offerings: this f 〈◊〉 declareth that harlots outwardly will seem holy & religious, both because they may the better deceive others, and also thinking by observing of ceremonies & offerings to make 〈◊〉 for their sins. day have I paid my vows. 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, that I might sekethy face: & I have found thee. 16 I have decked my bed with ornaments, “ Or, 〈◊〉 work carpets and laces of Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon, 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the mornig let us take our pleasure in 〈◊〉 19 For (mine) husband is not at home: he is go a journey far of. 20 〈◊〉 hath taken ” Ebr. in his hand. with him a bag of silver, (and) will come home at the day appointed. 21 Thus with her great craft she caused him to yield, and with her flattering lips she enticed him. 22 And he followed her strait ways, as an g 〈◊〉 thinking 〈◊〉 goeth to the 〈◊〉, goeth 〈◊〉 to his own destruction. ox that goeth to the slaughter, & h 〈◊〉 goeth 〈◊〉, not 〈◊〉 that he shallbe 〈◊〉. as a fool to the stocks for correction, 23 Till a dart strike through his liver, as a bird hasteth to the snare, not knowing that ” 〈◊〉 it is for his life. he is in danger. 24 ¶ Hear me now therefore, ō children, & harken to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not thy heart decline to her ways: wander thou not in her paths. 26 For she hath caused many to fall down wounded, (and) the i neither wit nor 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 them that fall into the hands of the harlot. strong men (are) all slain by her. 27 Her house is the way * unto the grave, which goeth down to the chambers of death Chap. 2. 18. CHAP. VIII. 1 Wisdom declareth her excellency. 11 Riches. 15 Power. 22 Eternity. 32 She exhorteth all to love & follow her. Chap. 1. 20. 1 Doth * not a Solomon declareth that man is cause of his own 〈◊〉, and that he can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, for asmuch as God calleth to all men by his word, and by his works to follow virtue and to 〈◊〉 from vice. wisdom cry? and understanding utter her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of the high places by the way in the place of the paths. 3 She crieth besides b 〈◊〉 the people did most resort, and which was the place of justice. the gates before the city at the entry of the doors, 4 O men, I call unto you, and (utter) my voice to the children of men. 5 O (you) foolish men, understand wisdom, and (you,) O fools, be wise in heart. 6 Give 〈◊〉, for I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips (shall teach) things that be right. 7 For my mouth shall speak the truth, and my lips abhor wickedness. 8 All the words of my mouth (are) righteous: there is no lewdness, nor frowardness in them. 9 They are all c Meaning, 〈◊〉 the word of God is easy unto all, that have a 〈◊〉 unto it, and which are 〈◊〉 blinded by the prince of this world. plain to him that will understand, and strait to them that would find knowledge, 10 Receive mine instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than fine gold. 11 For wisdom is better than precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared unto her. 12 I wisdom dwell with d That is, except a man have wisdom which is the true knowledge of God, he can neither be prudent nor good counsellor. prudence, and I find forth knowledge (and) counsels. 13 The fear of the Lord (is) to hate e So that he that doth not hate evil, fears not God evil (as) pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way: and a mouth (that speaketh) lewd things, I do hate. 14 I have counsel and wisdom: I am understanding, (and) I have strength. 15 By me, King's f Whereby he declareth that honours, dignity or riches come not of man's wisdom or industry, but by the previdence of God. reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule and the nobles, (and) all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me: & they that seek me g That is, study the word of God diligently, & with a 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. early, shall find me. 18 Riches and honour (are) with me: h Signifying that he chief means the spiritual treasures and heavenly riches. (even) durable riches and righteousness. 19 My fruit is better than gold, (even) then fine gold, and my revenues (better) then fine silver. 20 I 'cause to walk in the way of righteousness, (and) in the mids of the paths of i For there can be no true justice or judgement, which is not directed by this wisdom. judgement, 21 That I may 'cause them that love me, to inherit substance, & I will fill their treasures. 22 The Lord hath possessed me in the beginning of his way: (I was) k He declareth hereby the divinity and 〈◊〉 of this wisdom, which he 〈◊〉 and praiseth through this book: meaning thereby the eternal Son of God jesus 〈◊〉 our Saviour, whom S. john calleth the word that was in the beginning, john. 1. 1. before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning (and) before the earth. 24 When there were no depths, was I begotten, when there were no fountains abunding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled: (and) before the hills, was I begotten. 26 He had not yet made the earth, nor the open places, nor the height of the dust in the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I was l He declareth the eternity of the Son of GOD, which is meant by this word Wisdom, who was before all time & ever present with the Father. there when he set the compass upon the deep. 28 When he established the clouds above, when he confirmed the fountains of the deep 29 When he gave his decree to the sea, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth, 30 Then m Some read a chief worker: signifying that this Wisdom, even Christ jesus, was equal which God his Father, & created, preserved and still worketh with him, as joh. 〈◊〉. was I with him (as) a nourisher, and I was daily (his) delight rejoicing alway before him, 31 And took my n Whereby is declared that the 〈◊〉 of the creation was no pain but a solace unto the wisdom of God. solace in the compass of o By earth, he meaneth man, is the work of God in whom wisdom took pleasure: in so as for man's sake the Divine wisdom took man's nature, and dwelled among us, and filled us with unspeakable treasures: and this is that solace and pass time whereof is here spoken, his earth: and my delight (is) with the children of men. 32 Therefore now harken, o children unto me for blessed (are they that) keep my way 33 Hear instruction. and be you wise, & refuse it not blessed (is) the man that heareth me watching daily at my gates (and) giving attendance at the posts of my doors. 34 For he that fin death me, fin death life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord 35 But he that sinneth against me, hurteth his own soul (and) all that hate me love Chap. 〈◊〉. death. CHAP IX. 2 Wisdom calleth all to her feast. 7 The scorner will not be corrected. 10 The fear of God. 13 The conditions of the harlot. 1 Wisdom hath built her a Christ hath pre 〈◊〉 him a Church. house (&) hewn out her b That is, many chief stays & 〈◊〉cipal parts of his Church, as were the 〈◊〉. Prophets. Apostles. Pastors & Doctors. seven pillars. 2 She hath killed her victuals, drawn her wine, and c He compareth wisdom with great princes that keep open house for all that come. prepared her table. 3 She hath sent forth her d Meaning true preaches, which are not infected with man's wisdom me. maidens (and) crieth upon the highest places of the city (〈◊〉. 4 Whoso is e He that knoweth his own ignorance and is void of 〈◊〉. simple, let him come hither (& (to him that is destitute of wisdom, she says 5 Come (and) eat of my f By the meat and drink, is meant the word of God and the ministration of the sacraments, whereby God nourisheth his servants in his house, which is the Church. meat, and drink of the wine (that) I have drawn. 6 Forsake (your way) you foolish, and you shall live & walk in the way of understanding. 7 He that reproveth a scorner, purchasseth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh the wicked (getteth) himself g For the wicked will 〈◊〉 him and labour todiffa me him. a blot. 8 Rebuke not a h Meaning them that are incorrigigible, which calleth dog and swinei or he speaketh this in comparison, not that the wicked should not be rebuked, & he showeth their malice, and the small hope of pro 〈◊〉. scorner, jest he hate thee: (but) rebuke a wise man, & he will love thee. 9 Give (admonition) to the wise, and he will be the wiser: teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The beginning of wisdom (is) the fear of the Lord, and the knowledge of holy things (is) i He showeth what true understanding is, to know the will of God in his word which is meant by holy things. understanding. 11 For thy days shallbe multiplied by me, and the years of thy life shallbe augmented. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for k Thou halt have the chief 〈◊〉, & commodity thereof. thyself (and if) thou be a scorner, thou alone shalt suffer. 13 ¶ A l By the foolish woman 〈◊〉 understand the wicked preachers, who 〈◊〉 the word of God, as appeareth vers. 16, which were the words of the true preachers, as vers. 42. but there's doctrine is but as stolen waters: meaning that they are but men's traditions, which at more pleasant to the flesh than the word of GOD, and therefore they themselves boast thereof. foolish woman (is) troublesome: she (is) ignorant, and knoweth nothing. 14 But she sitteth at the door of her house on a seat in the high places of the city. 15 To call them that pass by the way, that go right on their way (saying.) 16 Who so is simple, let him come hither, and to him that is destitute of wisdom, she says also. 17 Stolen waters are sweet: and hide bread is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not, that the dead (are) there (& that) her guests (are) in the depth of hell. CHAP. X. In this chapter and all that follow unto the thirtieth, the wise man 〈◊〉 by divers sentences, which he calleth parables, to follow virtue, and 〈◊〉 vice: and showeth also what profit cometh of wisdom, and what 〈◊〉 ce proceedeth of foolishness. THE PARABLES OF SALOMON. 1 A Wise * son maketh a glad father but a Chap. 15. 20. foolish son (is) an heaviness to his mother. 2 The treasures of wickedness a This is, wicked lie got profit nothing but righteousness delivereth from death 3 The Lord will b Though he 〈◊〉 the just to 〈◊〉 for a time, yet 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 him comfort in 〈◊〉 season. not famish the soul of the the righteous: but he casts away the sub stance of the wicked. 4 A slothful hand maketh poor: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. " Or, 〈◊〉. 5 He that gathereth in summer (is) the son of wisdom (but) he that sleepeth in harvest (is) the son of confusion. 6 Blessings (are) upon the head of the righteous: but iniquity shall cover the mouth of c TVhen their 〈◊〉kednes shallbe discovered, they shall be as 〈◊〉, and not know what to say. the wicked. 7 The memorial of the just (shallbe) blessed: but the name of the wicked shall d Shall be vile and 〈◊〉 both of God and man, con 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 own expectation which think to make their name immortal. 〈◊〉. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments but the foolish in talk shallbe beaten 9 He that walketh uprightly, walketh “ Or, surely. " Ebr lips. boldly but he that perverteth his ways, shall be known. 10 He that e He that 〈◊〉 a fair countenance, and 〈◊〉 mischief in his 〈◊〉, as Chap 6 〈◊〉 winketh with the eye, worketh sorrow, and he that is f For the 〈◊〉 of his heart is known by his talk. foolishin talk, shall be beaten. 11 The mouth of a righteous manis a well spring of life: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked. 1. Cor. 13 4. 12 Hatred stirreth up contentions: * but love 1. 〈◊〉. 4. 8. covereth all trespasses. 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, & g That is, God 〈◊〉 find him out 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. a rod shallbe for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom 14 Wise men lay up knowlesge: but the mouth of the fool (is) a present destruction. 15 The rich man's goods are his h And somaketh him bold to do 〈◊〉, where as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the poor from many evil things strong city: (but) the fear of then edie (is) their poverty 16 The labour of the righteous (tendeth) to life (but) the revenues of the wicked to sin 17 He that regardeth instruction (is in) the way of life: but he that refuseth correction goeth out of the way: 18 He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, & he that inventeth sclandre, is a fool. 19 In many words there can not want iniquity but he that refraineth his lips is wise 20 The tongue of the just man (is as) fined silver (but) the heart of the wicked (is) little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous do i For they speak truth and 〈◊〉 many by 〈◊〉tions, ad nonition and 〈◊〉. feed many: but fools shall die for want of wisdom. 22 The blessings of the Lord, it maketh rich and he doth add k Meaning that all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things bring care, and sorew where as they that feel the blessings of God, have 〈◊〉. no sorrows with it. 23 (It is) as a pass time to a fool to do wickedly: but wisdom (is) understandingto a man 24 That which the wicked fears shall come upon him but (God) will grant the desire of the righteous. 25 As the whirl wind passeth, so (is) them wicked no more: but the righteous (is as) an everlasting foundation. 26 As 〈◊〉 (is) to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so (is) the slothful to them that l He is but trouble, and grief to him that setteth him about any business. sand him. 27 The fear of the lord increaseth the days but the years of the wicked m The time of their prosperity shalbe short, because of their great fall, though they seem to live long. shallbe diminished. 28 The patient abiding of the righteous (shallbe) gladness: but the hope of the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the Lord (is) strength to the upright man: but fear shallbe for the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall n They 〈◊〉 in this life by 〈◊〉, & hope their ever lasting life. never be removed but the wicked shall not devil in the land. 31 The mouth of the just shallbe fruitful in wisdom: but the tongue of the froward shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked (speaketh) froward things. CHAP. XI. 1 FAlse a Under this word he 〈◊〉 all false weights, measures and deceit. balances (are) an abomination unto the Lord: but a perfit ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. weight pleaseth him. 2 〈◊〉 pride cometh, then cometh b When man forgetteth him 〈◊〉, and thinketh to be exalted above his vocation them God bringeth him to confusion. shame but with the lowly (is) wisdom. 3 The uprightness of the just shall guide them but the frowardness of the transgressers shall destroy them. 4 * Riches 〈◊〉 not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. Ezek. 7 19 5 The righteousness of the upright shall direct 〈◊〉, 5. 10. his way: but the wicked shall fall in his own 〈◊〉. 6 The righteousness of the just shall deliver them: but the transgressers shallbe taken in (their) own wickedness. 7 * When a wicked man dieth (his) hope perisheth Wisd 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. , & the hope of the unjust shall perish 8 The righteous escapeth out of trouble, & the wicked shall come in his c That is shall 〈◊〉 into trouble. stead. 9 An d A dissembler that 〈◊〉 friendship, but is a privy enemy. hypocrite with (his) mouth hurteth his neighbour: but the righteous shallbe delivered by knowledge. 10 In the prosperity of the righteous the city e The country is blessed, where there is 〈◊〉 men, and they ou 〈◊〉 to rejoice, when the wicked are taken away. rejoiceth, and when the wicked perish (there is) joy. 11 By the ” 〈◊〉, prosperity. blessing of the righteous, the city is 〈◊〉: but it is subverted by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitu te of wisdom but a man of understanding will f Will not make 〈◊〉 report of others. keep silence. 13 He that goeth about (as) a slander, discovereth a secret: but he that is of a faithful heart, conceileth a matter. 14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: butwhe re many g Where God giveth store of men of wisdom, and counsel. counsellors are (there is) health. 15 He shall be sore vexed: that is surety for a h Whose 〈◊〉 heknoweth not. stranger, and he i He that doth not without 〈◊〉, and consideration of the circumstances put himself in danger, as Chap. 5, 1. that hateth suretieship is sure. 16 A ” Or modest. gracious woman atteineth honour, & the strong men attain riches. 17 He that is merciful, k Is both good to himself, and to others. rewardeth his own soul: but he that troubleth his own “ Or, neighbour. flesh (is) cruel. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but he that soweth righteousness (shall receive) a sure reward. 19 As righteousness (leadeth) to life: so he that followeth evil (seeketh) his own death, 20 They that are of a froward heart (are) abo mination to the Lord: but they that are upright in (their) way are his delight. 21 l Though they make never somanie friends, nor think themselves never so sure, yet they shall not esca pe. (Though) hand (join) in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall escape. 22 (As) a jewel of gold in a swine's snout (so is) a fair woman, which ” Or, is uncomely behaviour. lacketh discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous (is) only good (but) the hope of the wicked m They can look for nothing but God's vengeance. (is) indignation. 24 There is that scatereth, n Meaning them, that give liberally 〈◊〉 God blesseth. and is more increased: but he that spareth more o That is thee, niggar. than is right, surely (cometh) to poverty. 25 The ” Ebr. the soul of blessing shallbe made 〈◊〉. liberal person shall have plenty: & he that waterenh, shall also have rain. 26 He that with draweth the corn, the people will curse him but blessing (shall be) upon the head of him that p That provideth for the use of them that are in necessi 〈◊〉. selleth corn. 27 He that seeketh good things, getteth favour but he that seeketh evil, it shall come to him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches, shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a leaf. 29 He that troubleth his own q The 〈◊〉 men that spare their riches to the hindrance of their 〈◊〉 shallbe deprived thereof miserably house, shall inherit the wind, and the fool (shallbe) r For though the wicked beriche, yet are they but 〈◊〉 to the god lie, which are the true possessers of the gifts of 〈◊〉. servant to the wife in heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous (is as) a tre of life. and he that s That is bringeth them to the know ledge of God winneth souls (is) wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shallbe recompensed in the earth: how much more the wicked and the sinner? Shallbe punished as he descrueth. CHAP. XII. 1 HE that loveth instruction, loveth knowledge. but he that hateth correction (is) a fool. 1. Pier. 4. 18. 2 A goodman gatteth favour of the Lord: but the man of wicked imaginations will he condemn. 3 A man can not be established by wickedness: but the a They are so grounded to the favour of God that their rote shall prospero continually. root of the reighteous shall not be moved. 4 A ” Ebr strong, or painful, virtuous woman (is) the crown of her husband: but she that maketh (him) ashamed (is) as corruption in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the just (are) right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. 6 The talking of the wicked (is) to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the righteous will b As their conscience is upright, so shall they be able to speak for themselves against their accusers. 〈◊〉 them. 7 (God) overthroweth the wicked, and they are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8 A man shallbe commended for his wisdom but the froward of heart shallbe despised. 9 He that is despised, and (is) his own servant is better than he that boasteth himself and laketh bread. 10 A righteous man d Is merciful, even to the 〈◊〉 beast that 〈◊〉 service. regardeth the life of his beast: but the mercies of the wicked (are) cruel. 11 * He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied with bread but he that followeth the idle Chap. 28. 19 (is) destitute of “ Or, defence. understanding. 〈◊〉 20. 〈◊〉. 12 The wicked desireth the e Continually ima gineth 〈◊〉 how to do harm to others. net of evils: but the f Meaning, their heart within, which is upright and doth good to all. root of the righteous giveth (fruit) 13 The evil man is 〈◊〉 by the wickedness of (his) lips, but the just shall come out of adversity. 14 A man shallbe satiate with good things by the fruit of (his) mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands shall (God) give unto him. 15 The way of a fool (is) g He standeth in his own conceit and condemneth all others in respect of himself. right in his own eyes but he that heareth counsel (is) wise. 16 A fool in a day shall be known by his anger: but he h Which bridleth his affections. that covereth shame (is) wise. 17 He that speaketh truth, will show right teousnes: but a false witness (useth) deceit. 18 * There is that speaketh (words) like the prickings of i Which seek nothing more than to 〈◊〉 others 〈◊〉 anger, a sword: but the tongue of wise men (is) health. 〈◊〉 14. 5. 19 The lip of truth shallbe stable for ever but a lying tongue (varieth) in continently 20 Deceit (is) in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace (shallbe) joy. 21 There shall none iniquity come to the just but the wicked are full of evil. 22 The lying lips (are) an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly (are) his delight. 23 A wise man conceileth knowledge: but the heart of the fools publisheth foolishness. 24 * The hand of the diligent shall be are rule but the idle (shallbe) under tribute. Chap. 10. 4. 25 Heaviness in the heart of man doth bring it down but a k That is, words of comfort, or a 〈◊〉 mind, which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his words, rejoiceth a man, as a 〈◊〉 mind killeth him. good word rejoiceth it, 26 The righteous l That is more liberal in giving. (is) more excellent than his neighbour but the way of the wicked will deceive them. 27 The deceitful man roasteth not, that he m Although heget much 〈◊〉 unlawful means, 〈◊〉 will he not spend it upon himself. took in hunting: but the riches of the diligent man (are) precious. 28 Life (is) in the way of righteousness, and (in that) pathway (there is) no death. CHAP. XIII. 1 A Wise son (will obey) the instruction of his father: but a scorner will hear no rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good things by the fruit a If he use his tongue to God's glory and the profit of his 〈◊〉. God shall bless him. of (his) mouth: but the soul of the trespassers (shall suffer) violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life (but) he that 〈◊〉 his lips, destruction (shallbe) to him. 4 The sluggard b He never desireth, but taketh pains to get any thing. lusteth, but his soul hath nought: but the soul of the diligent shall have plenty. 5 A righteous man hateth lying works: but the wicked causeth slander and shame. 6 Righteousness preserveth the upright of ” Ebr. Way. life: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, and hath nothing (and) that maketh himself poor having great riches. 8 A man (will give) his riches for the ransom of (his) life but the poor c For his 〈◊〉 he is not able 〈◊〉 escape the threating, which the 〈◊〉 oppressers use against him. cannot hear the reproach. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the candle of the wicked shallbe put out. 10 Only by pride d When as every man 〈◊〉 have the 〈◊〉 ce, & will not give place to another. doth (man) make contētion: but with the well advised (is) wisdom 11 The e That is, goods evil got, riches of vanity shall diminish: but he that gathereth with f That is with his own labour. the hand shall increase (them.) 12 The hope that is differred (is) the fainting of the heart but when the desire cometh (it is as) a tre of life. 13 He that despiseth g Meaning the word of God, whereby he is ad monis monisheth his 〈◊〉. the word, he shallbe destroyed. but he that fears the commandment, he shallbe rewarded. 14 The instruction of a wise man (is as) the well spring of life, to turn away from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding maketh acceptable: but the way of the disobedient (is) hated. 16 Every wiseman will work by knowledge but a fool will spread abroad folly. 17 * A wicked messenger falls h Brings many 〈◊〉 both to him 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 others. into evil but Chap. 25. 13. a faithful ambassador (is) preservation. 18 Poverty & shame (is) to him that refuseth instruction but he that regardeth correction shall be honoured. 19 A desire accomplished delighteth the soul: but (it is) an abomination to fools to depart from evil, 20 He that walketh with the wise, shallbe wise but a companion of fools shallbe i As he is partaker of their wickedness and beareth with their vices so shall he be puni shed alike as 〈◊〉 are. afflicted. 21 Affliction followeth sinners: but unto the righteous (God) will recompense good. 22 The good man shall give inheritance unto (his) children's children: and the k Read job. 27. 〈◊〉. riches of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food (is) in the field of the l God blesseth 〈◊〉 labour of the poor and consumeth their goods which are negligent, because they think they have enough. poor but (the field) is destroyed without discretion 24 * He that spareth his, rod, hateth his son but he that loveth him, chasteneth himbetime Chap. 〈◊〉. 13. 25 The righteous eateth to the contentation eccles. 30. 5. of his mind: but the belly of the wicked shall want. CHAP. XIIII. 1 A Wise woman a That is, 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to profit 〈◊〉 family and to do that which concerneth her 〈◊〉 in their house. buildeth her house but the foolish destroyeth it with her own joh. 12. 4. hands. 2 * He that walketh in his b That is in uprightness of heart and without hypocrisy. righteousness, fears the Lord: but he that is lewd in his ways, despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish (is) the c His proud tongue shall 'cause him to be punished. rod of pride but the lips of the wise preserve them. 4 Where none d By the ox is men labour, and by the crib the barn: meaning without labour there is no profit. oxen (are) there the crib (is) empty but much increase (cometh) by the strength of the ox. 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false record will speak lies. 6 A scorn e For the maintenance of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and not for God's 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on 〈◊〉. seeketh wisdom, and (findeth) it not but knowledge (is) easy to him that will understand. 7 Depart from the foolish man, whé thou perceivest not (in him) the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent (is) to understand his way: but the foolishness of the fools (is) deceit. 9 The fool maketh a mock f Doth not know the grievousness thereof nor 〈◊〉 judgements against the same. of sin: but among the righteous (there is) favour. 10 The heart knoweth the g As a man's conscience is witness of his ownegrief so another can not feel the 〈◊〉 and comfort which a man feeleth in himself. bitterness of his soul, and the stranger shall not meddle with his joy. 11 The house of the wicked shallbe destroyed: but the tabernacle of the righteous shall flourish. 12 * There is a way which seemeth right to a man: but the issues thereof (are) the ways of death. Chap. 〈◊〉. 25. 13 Even in laughing the heart is sorrowful, h He showeth that the allurement unto sin seemeth sweet, but the end thereof is destruction. and the end of that mirth (is) heaviness. 14 The heart that declineth, i He that forsaketh God, shall be punished, & made weary of his sins 〈◊〉 in he 〈◊〉. shallbe satiate with his own ways: but a good man (shall depart) from him. 15 The foolish will believe every thing: but the prudent will consider his steps. 16 A wise man eareth, and departeth from evil: but a fool rageth, and is careless. 17 He that is hasty to anger, committeth 〈◊〉 the man of imaginations. folly, and a" busy body is hated. 18 The foolish do inheritie folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil shall bow before the good, and the wicked k If this come not daily to near, we 〈◊〉 consider 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be cause our 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 Gods working. at the gates of the righteous 20 The poor is 〈◊〉 even of his own neighbour: but the friends of the rich (are) many 21 The sinner despiseth his neighbour but he that hath mercy on the poor (is) blessed 22 Do not they err that imagine evil 〈◊〉 but to them that think on good things (shallbe) mercy, and truth. 23 In all labour there is abundance: but the talk of the lips (bringeth) only want 24 The 〈◊〉 of the wise (is) their riches, (and) the folly of fools (is) foolishness. 25 A faithful witness delivereth souls: but a deceiver speaketh lies. 26 In the fear of the Lord (is) an assured strength, and his children shall have hope. 27 The fear of the Lord (is as) a well spring of life, to avoid the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of the l That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of a King 〈◊〉 in many people. people is the honour of a King, and for the want of people (cometh) the destruction of the prince. 29 He that is slow to wrath (is) of great wis doom: but he that is of an hasty mind, exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart (is) the life of the “ Or, body. flesh: but envy (is) the rotting of the bones. Chap. 17. 5. 31 * He that oppresseth the poor, reproveth him that made him but he honoureth him that hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked shallbe cast away for his malice: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him that hath understanding, and is known m For as much as they are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and put to silence. in the minds of fools. 34 justice exalteth a nation, ” Or, and the mercy of the people is a 〈◊〉 for sin. but sin is a shame to the people. 35 The pleasure of a King (is) in a wise servant: but his wrath shallbe toward him that is lewd. CHAP XU. 1 A * Soft answer putteth away wrath but Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge Vers. 28. aright but the mouth of fools * babbleth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the Lord in every place behol de the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue (is as) a tre of life: but the frowardness thereof (is) the breaking of the mind. 5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth correction, is prudent. 6 The house of the righteous (hath) much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is a For though 〈◊〉 have much yet it is full of trouble and care. trouble. 7 The lips of the wise do spread abroad knowledge: but the heart of the foolish (doth) not so. 8 The b That thing is abominable before God, which the wicked think to be most excel lent, and whereby they thinkemoste to be accepted. sacrifice of the wicked (is) abomination to the Lord but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable unto him, 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord but he loveth him that followeth righteousness. 10 Instruction is evil to him that c He 〈◊〉 swerveth from the word of God, can not abide to be admonished. for saketh the way (and) he that hateth correction, shall dye. 11 d There is no thing so deep, or secret that can be 〈◊〉 from the eyes of God much less men's thoughts. Hell & destruction (are) before the lord how much more the hearts of the sons of men? 12 A scorner loveth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he go unto the wise. 13 * A joyful heart maketh a cheerful countenance Chap. 17. 22. but by the sorrow of the heart the mind is heavy. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding: seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is fed with foolishness, 15 All the days of the afflicted (are) evil: but a good ” Ebr. heart. conscience (is) a continual feast. 16 * Better (is) a little with the fear of the lord Psal, 37. 16. them great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better is a dinner of green herbs were love (is) than a stalled ox & hatred therewith. 18 * An angry man stirreth up strife: but he Chap. 〈◊〉. 22. that is slow to wrath, appeaseth strife. 19 The way of a slothful man (is) as an hedge of e That is, heever finds some let or stay, and dare not go forward. thorns: but the way of the righteous is plain. 20 * A wise son rejoiceth the father: but a Chap. 10. 1. foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Foolishness (is) joy to him that is destitute of understanding: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 22 Without counsel toghtes come to naught but ᶠ in the multitude of counsellors there Read Chap. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. is steadfastness. 23 A joy (cometh) to a man by the answer of his mouth: and how good (is) a word g If 〈◊〉 that our talk be comfortable, we 〈◊〉 wait for time and season. in due season? 24 The way of life (is) on high to the prudent, to avoid from hell beneath. 25 The Lord will destroy the house of the proud men: but he will establish the borders of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure (have) h That is wholesome and profitable to the hearers. pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain, troubleth his own house: but he that hateth gifts, shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the wicked man's mouth babbleth evil things. 29 The Lord is far of from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, and a good name maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that hearkeneth to the i That suffereth himself to be admonished by God's word which bringeth life and so amendeth. correction Chap. XVI. of life, shall lodge among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord (is) the instruction of wisdom: and before honour (goeth) k Meaning, that God exalteth none but them that are truly humbled. humility. CHAP. XVI. 1 THe a He derideth the presumption of man who dare attribute to himself aniething, as to prepare his heart or such like, seeing that he is not able to speak a word, except 〈◊〉 give it him. preparations of the heart (are) in man: but the answer of the tongue (is) of the Lord 2 All the ways of a man (are) b He showeth hereby that man flat 〈◊〉 himself in his doings calling that virtue which God termeth vice clean in his own eyes: but the lord pondereth the spirits 3 ” Ebr. role. Commit thy works unto the Lord, & thy thoughts shallbe directed. 4 The Lord hath made all things for his own sake: yea, even the wicked for the day of c So that the justice of God shall appear to his glory even in the destru ction of the wicked. evil. Chap. 11. 21. 5 All that are proud in earth (are) an abomination to the Lord (though) * hand (join, in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By d Their 〈◊〉 & repenting life shall be a token that their sins areforgiven. mercy and truth iniquity shallbe Chap. 〈◊〉. 16. forgiven, and by the fear of the Lord they psal 37. 16. depart from evil. 7 When the ways of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him. 8 * Betteri little with righteousness, then great revenues without equity. 9 The heart of man e He showeth the folly of man which thinketh that his ways are in his own hand and yet is not able to remove one foot except God give force, purposeth his way but Chap. 11, 1. the Lord doth direct his steps. 10 A divine sentence (shallbe) in the lips of the King his mouth shall not transgress in iudgement. 11 * A true weight and balance are of the Lord all the weights of the bag (are) his f If they be true & just they are Godeworke and he 〈◊〉 therein but other wise if they befalse, they are the work of the devil, and to their condemnation that use them. work. 12 It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickedness: for the throne isstablished g They are appointed by God to rule according to equity and justice by justice. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of Kings and the King loveth him that speaketh right things. 14 The wrath of a King (is as) h That is he 〈◊〉 out many means to 〈◊〉 his wrath. messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the lightof the King's countenance (is) life: and his favour (is) i Which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 dryegrounde. as a cloud of the latter rain. 16 * How much better is it to get wisdom then gold, and to get understanding, is Deut. 11. 14. more to be desired then silver. Chap. 8. 10. 17 The path of the righteous is to decline from evil (and) he keepeth his soul, that keepeth his way. 18 Pride (goeth) before destruction, and an high mind before the fall. 19 Better it is to be of humble mind with the lowly, then to divide the spoils with the proud. 20 He that is wise in (his) business, shall find good and * he that trusteth in the Lord, he Psal. 25. 3. is blessed. 21 The wise in heart shallbe called prudent: & k The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart. the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine. 22 Understanding (is) a well spring of life unto them that have it: & the l Ether that which the wicked teach others, or elsit is folly to teach the that are malicious instruction of fools (is) folly. 23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lips. 24 Fair words (are as) an honey comb, swe tenes to the soul, & health to the bones. 25 * There is away that seemeth right unto Chap. 14 12. man: but the issue thereof (are) the ways of death. 26 The person that 〈◊〉 travaileth for himself for his mouth ” Ebr boweth up on him. craveth it of him. 27 A wicked man diggeth up evil, and in his lips (is) like m For he consumeth himself and others. burning fire. 28 A froward person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh division among princes. 29 A wicked man desceiveth his neighbour, & leadeth him into the way that is not good 30 n With his whole judgement our he laboureth to 〈◊〉 his wickedness to pass. He 〈◊〉 his eyes to devise wickedness he moveth his lips (and) bringeth evil to pass. 31 Age is a crown of glory (when) it is found in the way of o That is, when it is joined with 〈◊〉 orels the elder that wicked are, the more they are to be abhorred. righteousness. 32 He that is slow unto anger, is better than the mighty man & he that ruleth his own mind (is better) than he that winneth a city 33 The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposition thereof (is) p So that there is nothing that aught to be attribute to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for all things are determined in 〈◊〉 counsel of God which shall come to pass. of the Lord, CHAP. XVII. 1 BEtter is a dry morsel, if peace be with it, than an house full of a For where 〈◊〉 were many sacrifices, there were many portions 'gan ven to the people, where with 〈◊〉 feasted. sacrifices (with) strife. Chap. XVII. 2 * A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the b That is, shall be made governor over the children heritage among the brethren. 3 As is the fining pot for silver, & the furnace for gold, so the Lord trieth the hearts 4 The wicked giveth heed to the false lips Eccle. 10, 30. (&) alyer hearkeneth to the naughtietongue 5 * He that mocketh the poor, reproacheth him, that made him: and he that rejoiceth Chap. 14. 31. at destruction shall not be unpunished 6 children's children are the crown of the elders: and the glory of the children (are) their fathers. 7 ” Ebr. the lip of 〈◊〉. Hie talk becometh not a fool, much less a lying talk a prince. 8 Are ward (is as) a stone pleasant in the eyes of them that have it: it prospereth, whether soever it c The 〈◊〉 hath great 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, the hearts of 〈◊〉. turneth. 9 He that covereth a transgression, seeketh love: but he that repeateth a matter, separateth the d He that admoni 〈◊〉 the prince of his 〈◊〉, maketh him his enemy. prince. 10 A reproof entereth more into him that hath understanding, than an hundredth stripes into a fool. 11 A seditious person seeketh only evil, & a cruel e By the messenger is 〈◊〉 means as God useth to punish the 〈◊〉. messenger shallbe sent against him. 12 (It is better) for a man to meet a bear rob bed of her whelps, than f Whereby he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉ked in 〈◊〉 rage, who hath no fear of God. a fool in his foe lie. 13 * He that rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife (is as) one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention Rome, 〈◊〉. 17. be meddled with, leave of. 1. 〈◊〉. 5, 〈◊〉. 1. pet. 3. 9 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that Isa. 5. 23. condemneth the just, even they both are Chap. 24. 〈◊〉. abomination to the Lord 16 Wherefore is there a g What 〈◊〉 it the 〈◊〉 to be rich, seeing he 〈◊〉 not his 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉? price in the hand of the fool to get wisdom, and (he hath) none heart? 17 A friend loveth at all times and h So that he is more then a friend, even a brother that 〈◊〉 in time of adversity. a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man destitute of understanding i Read Chap 〈◊〉 1. toucheth the hand, and becometh surety for his neighbour. 19 He loveth transgression, that loveth strife (and) he that exalteth his k 〈◊〉 up himself above his degree. gate, seeketh destruction. 20 The froward heart finds no good and he that hath a naughty tongue, shall fall into evil. 21 He that begetteth a fool (getteth) himself sorrow, and the father of a fool can have no joy. Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 22 * A joyful heart causeth good health: but a sorrowful mind drieth the bones. 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the l 〈◊〉 is, secretly 〈◊〉 out of the 〈◊〉. bosom to wrist the ways of judgement. 24 * Wisdom (is) in the face of him that hath E. 〈◊〉 2. 〈◊〉. &. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. understanding: but the eyes of a fool (are) in the m 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Wander to and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 corners of the world. 25 A foolish son is a grief unto his father, & a * heaviness to her that bore him. Chap 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 26 Surely it is not good to condemn the just, nor that the princes should 〈◊〉 (such) n For their well doing. 〈◊〉 equity. 27 He that hath knowledge, spareth his words, and a man of understanding (is) of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool [when he holdeth his peace] is counted wise, and he that stoppeth his lips, prudent. CHAP. XVIII. 1 FOr the desire (thereof) he will a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 loveth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sepa 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 from all 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 give him 〈◊〉 wholly to 〈◊〉 it. separate himself to seek it (and) occupy himself in all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding: but that his heart may be b That is, 〈◊〉 he may talk 〈◊〉 of whatsoe 〈◊〉 cometh to mind. discovered. 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh c Meaning, such 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 others. contempt, and with the vile man reproach 4 The words of a man's mouth (are like) deep d Which can never be drawn 〈◊〉 ptie, but 〈◊〉 ever 〈◊〉. waters (and) the well spring of wisdom (is like) a flowing river. 5 It is not good to e That is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him and 〈◊〉 accept the person of the wicked, to 'cause the righteous to fall in judgement. 6 A fools lips come with strife, and his mouth calleth for stripes. g He shown what is the 〈◊〉 of the godly against all troubles. 7 A fools mouth (is) his own destruction, & his lips (are) a snare for his soul. 8 The words of a tale (are) as flatterings, & Chap. 10 15. they go down into f They are soon believed and 〈◊〉 most deeply. the bowels of the bell Chap. 16 18. lie. Eccle. 11. 8. 9 He also that is flouthful in his work, is even the brother of him that is a great waster. 10 The Name of the Lord (is) a strong tower: the righteous runneth unto it, & is exalted 11 * The rich man's riches (are) his strong city and as an high brickwall in his imagination. 12 * Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before glory (goeth) lowliness. 13 * He that answereth a matter before he hear it, is folly and shame unto him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity but h The mind can well bear the 〈◊〉 of the body, but when the spirit is wounded, it is a thing most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sustain. a wounded spirit, who can bear it? 15 A wise heart getteth knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeketh learning. 16 A man's gift i 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 tie to speak, and favour of them that 〈◊〉 most in 〈◊〉. enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men. 17 k He 〈◊〉 speaketh 〈◊〉 is best 〈◊〉 of the wicked judge but when his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the matter, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 shame (He that is) first in his own cause (is) just: then cometh his neighbour, and maketh iniquity of him. 18 The lot l If a 〈◊〉: sie can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wise be decided, 〈◊〉 is best to cast lots to know whose the thing shallbe. causeth contentions to ceale, & m 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, which are so 〈◊〉 e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉. maketh a partition among the mighty, 19 A brother offended (is harder to win) than a strong city, and (their) contentions (are) like the n Which 〈◊〉 the strength 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 we nor yield. bar of a place. 20 With the fruit of man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied (and) with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. 21 Death and life (are) in the power of the tongue, and they that o By the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉. love it, shall eat the fruit thereof. 22 He that finds a p 〈◊〉 that is joined with a 〈◊〉 woman 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, is blessed of the Lord as Chap. 10. 〈◊〉. wife, findeth a good thing, and receiveth favour of the Lord 23 The poor speaketh (with) prayers: but the rich answereth roughly. 24 A man (that hath) friends (aught) to show himself fryendly: for a friend is nearer q 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 such are more ready 〈◊〉 do pleasure them he that is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 de by 〈◊〉. than a brother. CHAP. XIX. Chap. 28. 6. 1 BEtter * 〈◊〉 the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that a buseth his lips, and is a fool. 2 For without knowledge the mind is not good, and he that hasteth with his feet, sinneth. 3 The foolishness of a man perverteth his way, & his heart freateth against the Lord 4 Riches gather many friends: but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 * Asalse witness shall not be unpunished: & 〈◊〉. 19 〈◊〉 dan. 13. 60. he that speaketh lies, shall notescape. 6 Many reverence the face of the prince, & every man (is) friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more will his friends depart far from him? though he be instant a To have 〈◊〉 of them. with words, (yet) they will not. 8 He that possesseth understanding, b He that is up right in judgement, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God. loveth his own soul, and keepeth wisdom to find goodness. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish. 10 c The sre use of things are not to be 〈◊〉 to him 〈◊〉 can not use them a right. Pleasure is not comely for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The discretion of a man differreth his anger: and his glory (is) d That is, to cover it by 〈◊〉 and to do therein as may moste serve to God's glory. to pass by an offence. 12 * The King's wrath (is) like the roaring of a lion: but his favour (is) like the dew 〈◊〉 the grass. 13 * A foolish son (is) the calamity of his father, * and the contentions of a wife (are like) Chap. 20. 2. Chap. 17. 21. a continual e As 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the house. dropping. Chap. 21. 9 14 House and riches (〈◊〉) the inheritance of the fathers: but * a prudent wife (cometh) of the Lord Chap. 18. 22. 15 Slothfulness causeth to fall a sleep, and a deceitful person shall be 〈◊〉. 16 He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: (but) he that despiseth his 〈◊〉, shall dye. 17 He that hath mercy upon the poor, dareth unto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath given. 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and 〈◊〉 not thy soul spare for his murmuring. 19 (A man) of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliver (him,) yet will f Though for a time he give place to counsel, yet soon after will he give place to his taging 〈◊〉. (his anger) come again. 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 Many devices (〈◊〉) 〈◊〉 a man's heart: but the g Man's device shall not have sue ces, except God 〈◊〉 it, whose 〈◊〉 is unchangeable. counsel of the Lord shall stand. 22 That that is to be desired of a man, (is) his h That is, that he be honest for the poor man 〈◊〉 is honest, 〈◊〉 to be esteemed 〈◊〉 the rich which is not virtuous. goodness, and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord (leadeth) to life: and he that is filled (therewith,) shall continued, (and) shall not be with evil. 24 * The slothful hideth his hand in (his) bosom, and will not put itto his mouth again. Chap. 26. 15. Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 25 * Smite a scorner, and i That is, the simple and ignorant men learn when they see the 〈◊〉 punished. the foolish will beware: and reprove the prudent, and he will understand knowlendge. 26 He that destroyeth (his) father, (or) chaseth away (his) mother, (is) a lewd and shameful child. 27 My son, hear no more the instruction, that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28 A wicked witness 〈◊〉 at judgement, and the mouth of the wicked k Taketh a pleasure and delight therein, as gluttons and 〈◊〉 in delilicate meats and drinks. swalloeth up iniquity. 29 (But) judgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the back of the fools. CHAP. XX. 1 WIne a By wine 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is given to 〈◊〉, and so by strong d ink. (is) a mocker (and) strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby, is not wise. 2 * The fear of the King (is) like the roaring of a lion: he that provoketh him unto anger: Chap. 9 17. b 〈◊〉 his life in danger. sinneth against his own soul. 3 (It is) a man's honour to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 4 The slothful will not plough, because of winter: (therefore) shall he beg in summer but have nothing. 5 The counsel in the heart of c It is hard to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for it is as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whose 〈◊〉 can not be found yet the wise ma will know a a 〈◊〉: her by 〈◊〉 words or 〈◊〉. man (is like) deep waters: but a man that hath understanding, will draw it out. 6 Many men will boast, every one of his own goodness: but who can find a faithful man? 7 He that walketh in his integrity, (is) just (&) blessed (shall) his children (be) after him. 8 A King that sitteth in the throne of judgement, d Where righteous judgement is executed, there sin ceaseth and vice 〈◊〉 not appear chaseth away all evil with his eyes. 9 * Who can say, I have made mine heart clean, I am clean from sin? 10 divers ” Ebr 〈◊〉 and stone, ephah and ephah. weights, & divers measures, both e Read, Chap. 16. 11. these are even abomination unto the Lord 1 King. 8. 46. 11 A child also is known by his doings, whether 2. 〈◊〉. 6. 〈◊〉. his work be pure and right. Eecle. 7. 21. 〈◊〉. john. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 12 The Lord hath made both these, even the ear to hear, and the eye to se. 13 Love not sleep, jest thou come unto poverty: open thy eyes, (and) thou shalt be satisned with bread. 14 It is nought, it is nought, says the byer: but when he is go a part, he boasteth. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge (are) a precious jewel. 16 * Take his f Teach him wit, that he 〈◊〉 not himself 〈◊〉 into danger. garment, that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. stranger. 17 The bread of deceit (is) sweet to a man: but afterward his mouth shallbe filled with gravel. Chap. 11. 〈◊〉. Exod. 21. 17. 18 Establish the thoughts by counsel: and by Levir. 20. 9 counsel make war. 〈◊〉. 15. 4. Deut. 32. 35. 19 He that goeth about (as) a slanderer, discovereth Chap. 17. 13. and 24. 29. * 〈◊〉: therefore meddle not with Rom. 2. 17. him that flattereth with his lips. 1. Thess. 〈◊〉. 15. 20 * He that curseth his father or his mother, 1. Peter. 3. 9 his light shallbe put out in obscure Chap. 〈◊〉. 1. and vers. 10. darkness. jerem 10. 23. 21 An heritage (is) hastily got at the beginning, but the end there of shall not be blessed. 22 Say not thou, * I will recompense evil: (but) wait upon the Lord, and he shall save thee. 23 * divers weights (are) an abomination unto the Lord, and deceitful balances (are) not good. 24 * The steps of man (are ruled) by the Lord: how can a man them understand his own way? 25 It is a destruction for a man to g That is, to apply it, or take it to his own use, which was appointed to Gods and then inquire how they may be exempted from the 〈◊〉. devour that which is sanctified, and after the vows to inquire. 26 A wise King scattereth the wicked, and cau Chap. 29. 14. seth the h Which was a kind of punishment then used. wheel to turn over them. 27 The i The word of God giveth life unto man, and 〈◊〉 us to see and try the secrets of our dark hearts. Ehr. 4. 12, light of the Lord (is) the breath of man, and searcheth all the bowels of the belly. 28 * Mercy and truth preserve the King: for his throne shallbe established with mercy. 29 The beauty of young men (is) their strength and the glory of the aged (is) the grey head. Chap. XXI. 30 k Sharp punishment, that pierceth 〈◊〉 the inward parts, is profitable for the wicked, to 〈◊〉 them to amendment. The blewenes of the wound serveth to purge the evil, and the strips within the bowels of the belly. CHAP. XXI. 1 THe a Though Kings seem to have all things at commandment, yet are they not able to bring their own proposes to pass any otherwise them God hath appointed: 〈◊〉 less are the inferiors able. Kinngs' heart (is) in the hand of the Lord, (as) the rivers of waters: he turned it when thersoever it pleaseth him. 2 Every * way of a man (is) right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 3 * To do justice and judgement is more, acceptable Chap. 16 2. Mich. 6. 8. to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 A haughty look, and a proud heart, (which is) the “ 〈◊〉, ploughing. b That is, 〈◊〉 thing whereby he is guided, or which he bringeth forth as the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 light of the wicked, (is) sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent (do) surely (bring) abundance: but c He that goeth rashly about his business and without counsel. whosoever is hasty, (cometh) surely to poverty. 6 * The gathering of treasures by a deceitful tongue (is) vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. Chap. 13. 〈◊〉 7 The d He means this 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and princes which leave that vocation whereunto God hath called 〈◊〉, and poll their subjects to maintain their 〈◊〉 robbery of the wicked shall destroy them: for they have refused to execute judgement. 8 The way of some (is) perverted and strange: but of the pure man, his work (is) right. 9 * It is better to devil in a corner of the house top, then with a contentious woman in a “ Or, in a great 〈◊〉. wide house. Chap. 19 13. and 25. 24. 10 The soul of the wicked wisheth evil: (and) his neighbour hath no favour in his eyes. 11 e Read Chap. 19 25 When the scorner is punished, the foolish is wise: and when one instructeth the wise, he will receive knowledge. 12 The righteous f Though the godly admonish them both by words, and example of life, yet the wicked will not amend, till God destroy them teacheth the house of the wicked (but God) overthroweth the wicked for (their) evil. 13 He that stoppeth his ear at the crying of the poor, he shall also cry and not be herded. 14 A g To do a pleasure to the angry man pacifieth him gift in secret pacifieth anger, and a gift in the bosom great wrath. 15 It is joy to the just to do judgement: but destruction (shallbe) to the workers of iniquity. 16 A man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom, shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 17 He that loveth pastime, (shallbe) a poor man: (and) he that loveth wine and oil, shall not be rich. 18 The h God shall 'cause that to fall on their own heads, which they intended against the just, by delivering the just and putting the wicked in their places. wicked (shallbe) a ransom for the just, and the transgressor for the righteous. 19 * It is better to dwell in the wilderness, then with a cotentious and angry woman. 20 In the house of the wise is a pleasant treasure and i Meaning, abundance of all things. oil; but a foolish man devoureth it. Eccle. 25. 23. 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy, shall find life, righteousness, & glory 22 A k Wisdom overcometh strength and confidence in world lie things. wise man goeth up into the city of the mighty, and casts down the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from afflictions. 24 Proud, haughty (and) scornful (is) his name that worketh in (his) arrogancy wrath. 25 The desire of the slothful l He thinketh to live by wishing and desiring all things, but will take no pain to get aught. slayeth him: for his hands refuse to work. 26 He 〈◊〉 greedily, but the righteous giveth, and spareth not. 27 The * sacrifice of the wicked (is) an abomination: Chap. 15. 8. how much more when he bringeth Isa. 1. 13. it with a wicked mind? Eccles. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Chap. 19 5. 28 * A false witness shall perish: but he that heareth, m He may boldly testify the truth that he hath herded. speaketh continually. 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but the just, he will direct his way. 30 There is no wisdom, neither understanding, nor counsel against the Lord 31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but 〈◊〉 (is) of the Lord CHAP. XXII. 1 A * Good name is to be choose above good Eccles. 7. 2. riches, and a Which 〈◊〉 by well doing. 〈◊〉 favour is above silver and above gold. Chap. 29 13. 2 * The rich and poor b 〈◊〉 together, and have need the one of the other. meet together: the Lord (is) the maker of them all. 3 * A prudent man seethe the c That is, the punishment, which is prepared for the wicked, & fleeth to God for succour. plague, and hideth Chap. 27. 12. himself: but the foolish go on still, and are punished. 4 The reward of humility (and) the fear of God (is) riches, and glory, and life. 5 Thorns (and) snares (are) in the way of the fro ward: (but) he that regardeth his soul, will 〈◊〉 far from them. 6 Teach a child d Bring him up 〈◊〉, and he shall so 〈◊〉. in the trade of his way, and when he is old, he shall not depart from it. 7 The rich ruleth the poor, and the borrower (is) servant to the man that lendeth. 8 He that soweth iniquity, shall reap affliction, and the e His authority, where by he did 〈◊〉 others, shall be taken from him. rod of his anger shall fail. 9 * He that hath a good f He that is merci full, and liberal. eye, he shallbe blessed: for he giveth of his bread unto the poor Eccle. 31. 28. 10 Cast out the scorner, and strife shall go out: so contention and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart (for) the grace of lips, the g He showeth that princess' 〈◊〉 use their familiarity, whose conscience is good, and their talk wise and godly. King (shallbe) his friend. 12 The eyes of the Lord h Favour them that love knowledge. preserve knowledge: but he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 13 The slothful man says, i He 〈◊〉 them that 〈◊〉 excuses, because they would not do their duty. Alyon (is) without, I shall be slain in the street. 14 The mouth of strange women (is as) a deep pit: he with whom the Lord is angry, k So God punisheth one sin by another, when he suffereth the wicked to fall into the aquaintnce of an harlot. shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness is bound i He is naturally given unto it. in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shall drive it away 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 16 He that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the poor to increase himself, (〈◊〉 giveth unto the rich, (shall) surely (come) to poverty. 17 ¶ Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge. 18 For (it shallbe) pleasant if thou keep them in thy belly, (& if) they be directed together in thy lips. 19 That thy confidence may be in m He showeth what the end of wisdom is: to wit, to direct us to the Lord the Lord, I have showed thee this day: thou therefore (take heed.) 20 Have not I written unto thee n That is, sundry times. three times in counsel and knowledge, 21 That I might show thee the assurance of the words of truth to answer the words of truth to them that sand to thee? 22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor neither oppress the afflicted “ Ebr. in the 〈◊〉 in judgement. 23 For the Lord * will defend their cause, and Chap. 23, 11. spoil the soul of those that spoil them. 24 Make o Have not to do with him that is not able to rule his affections: for he would hurt thee by his evil 〈◊〉. no friendship with an angrieman, neither go with the furious man, 25 Jest thou learn his ways, and receive destruction to thy soul. 26 Be not thou of them that p Which rashly put themselves in danger for others, as Chap. 6, 1. touch the hand (nor) among them that are surety for debts 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why causest thou that he should take thy bed from under thee? 28 Thou shalt not * remove the ancient bounds Deu: 27. 17. which thy fathers have made. Chap, 23, 〈◊〉. 29 Thou seest that a diligent man in his business standeth before Kings, (and) standeth not be fore the base sort. CHAP. XXIII. 1 WHen thou sittest to eat with a ruler, a Eat with sobriety. consider diligently what is before thee, 2 b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ap 〈◊〉, as it were by force and vio lence. And put the knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to the appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainty meats: c For often times the 〈◊〉, when they bid 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 to their tables, it is not for the love they bear? them, but for their own secret purposes. for it is a desceivable meat. 4 Travail not to much to be rich: (but) cease from thy d Bestow not the 〈◊〉 that God hath given 〈◊〉, to get worldly 〈◊〉. wisdom. 5 Will't thou cast thy eyes upon it, which is nothing? for (riches) taketh her to her wings, as an eagle, and flieth into the heaven. 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an e That is, covetous, as contrary a good eye is taken for liberal, as Chap. 22, 9 evil eye, neither desire his dainty meats. 7 For as though he thought it in his heart, so will he say unto thee, Eat & drink: but his heart is not with thee. 8 Thou shalt vomit thy f He will not cease till he hath done thee some harm & his flattering words shall come to no use. morsels that thou hast eaten, and thou shalt loose thy sweet words. 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 10 * Remove not the ancient bounds, and en tre not into the fields of the fatherless. 11 For he that redemeth them, is mighty: he will * defend their cause against thee. Deut 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Chap. 22, 〈◊〉. 12 Apply thy heart to instruction, and thy Chap. 22, 23. ears to the words of knowledge. 13 * Withhold not correction from the child: Chap. 〈◊〉, 24. & 19, 18. if thou smite him with the rod, he shall not Eccl. 30, 〈◊〉. dye. 14 Thou shalt-smite him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from g That is from de 〈◊〉. hell. 15 My son, if thy heart be wise, mine heart shall rejoice and I also. 16 And my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak righteous things. 17 * Let not thy heart be envious against sinners: Psal. 37, 〈◊〉. Chap, 24, 1, but (let it be) in the fear of the Lord continually. 18 For surely there is an end, h The 〈◊〉 of the wicked shall not continued and thy hope shall not be cut of. 19 O thou my son, hear, and be wise, & guide thy heart in the i In the observation of God's commandments. way. 20 Keep not compagnie with “ Ebr. wine 〈◊〉. drunkards, (nor) with “ Ebr. devourers of flesh. gluttons. 21 For the drunkard & the glutton shallbe poor and the sleper shallbe clothed with rags. 22 Obey thy father that hath begotten thee, & despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy k Spare no cost for truths sake, neither 〈◊〉 from it for any gain. the truth, but sell it not: (like wise) wis doom, and instruction, and understanding. 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice, and he that begetteth a wise child, shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shallbe glad, and she that bore thee, shall rejoice. 26 My son, give me l Give thyself wholly to wisdom. thy heart, & let thy eyes delight in my ways. 27 * For a whore (is as) a deep ditch, and a strange Chap. 22, 14. woman (is as) a narrow pit. 28 * Also she lieth in wait as for a pray, m She seduceth many, & 〈◊〉 them to offend God. and Chap. 7, 8. she increaseth the transgressers among men 29 To whom is woe? to whom is sorrow? to whom is strife? to whom is murmuring? to whom are wounds without cause? (and) to whom is the redness of the eyes? 30 (Even) to them that tarry long at the wine, to them that go, n Which by are make wine 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 more pleasant. and seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine, when it is read (and) when it showeth his colour in the cup pe, (or) goeth down pleasantly. 32 In the end thereof it will bite like a serpent, and hurt like a cockatrice. 33 Thy o That is, drunkenness shall bring thee to whoredom. eyes shall look upon strange women and thy heart shall speak lewd things. 34 And thou shalt be as one that sleepeth in the mids of the p In such greatdan her shalt thou 〈◊〉 sea, and as he that sleepeth in the top of the mast. 35 They have stricken me, (shalt thou say, but) I was not sick: they have beaten me, (but) I knee we not, when I awoke: (therefore) will I q Though drunkenness make them more insensible than 〈◊〉, yet can they not refrain, seek it yet stil. CHAP. XXIIII, 1 BE * not thou envious against evil men, neither Psal, 37, 1. Chap. 23. 17. desire to be with them. 2 For their heart imagineth destruction, and theirlippes speak mischief. 3 Through wisdom is an house builded, and with understanding it is established. 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious, and pleasant riches. 5 A wiseman (is) strong: for a man of understanding increaseth (his) strength. 6 * For with counsel thou shalt enterprise thy Chap. 20, 18. war, and in the multitude of them that can give counsel, (is) health. 7 Wisdom is high to a fool: (therefore) he can not open his mouth in the a In the place where wisdom 〈◊〉 be showed gate. 8 He that imagineth to do evil, men shall call him an author of wickedness. 9 The wicked thought of a fool (is) sin, and the scorner (is) an abomination unto men. 10 (If) thou be b Man hath no trial of his strength till he be in troubles. faint in the day of adversity, thy strength (is) small. 11 Deliver them that are drawn c None can be excused, if he help not the innocent when he is in danger. to death: & will't thou not preserve them that are led to be slain? 12 If thou say, Behold, we knew not of it: he that pondereth the hearts, doth not he understand it? and he that keepeth thy soul, knoweth he it not? will not he also recompense every man according to his works? 13 My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the d As honey is sweet & 〈◊〉 to the taste, so wis doom is to the soul. honey comb, (for it is) sweet unto thy mouth. 14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul, if thou find it, and there shall be an " Or, reward. end, and thy hope shall not be cut of. 15 Lay no wait, o wicked man, against the house of the righteous, and spoil not his resting place. 16 For a just man e He is subject to many 〈◊〉 but God delivereth him. falls seven times, & rises again: but the wicked fall into mischief. 17 Be thou not glad when thy enemy falls and let not thy heart rejoice when he stumbleth, 18 Jest the Lord se it, and it displease him, and he turn his wrath from him. f To be avenged on thee. 19 * Fret not thyself because of the malicious, Psal. 37, 〈◊〉. neither be envious at the wicked. chap. 〈◊〉, 17. 20 For there shall be none end (of plagues) to Chap. 13, 9 the evil man: * the light of the wicked shallbe put out. 21 My son, fear the Lord, and the King, (&) meddle not with them that are seditious. 22 For their destruction shall rise suddenly, & who knoweth the ruin of them g Meaning, other of the wicked, & seditious, as vers, 19, and 21, or of them that fear not God nor obey their King. both? 23 ALL SO THESE THINGS pertain TO THE WISE, It is not good to have respect of any person in judgement. 24 He that says to the wicked, * Thou art righteous, him shall the people curse, and the multitude " Ebr. to know the face. shall abhor him. Chap. 〈◊〉, 15. 25 But to them that rebucke (him) shall be plea Isa. 5, 23. sure, and upon them shall come the blessing of goodness. 26 They shall kiss the lips of him that answereth upright words. 27 Prepare thy work without, and make ready thy things in the field, h Be sure of the means how to compass it before thou take any enterprise in hand. and after, build thy house. 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour with out cause: for will't thou deceive with thy lips? 29 * Say not, I will do to him as he hath done to Chap. 〈◊〉, 22. me, I i He showeth what is the nature of the 〈◊〉, to revenge wrong for wrong. will recompense every man according to his work. 30 I passed by the field of the slothful, & by the vineyard of the man destiture of understanding. 31 And lo, it was all grown over with thorns (and) nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone brickwall thereof was broken down. 32 Then I beheld, (and) I considered it well: I looked upon it, (and) k That I might 〈◊〉 by another man's fault. received instruction, 33 (Yet) a little sleep, l Read Chap. 16, 〈◊〉 a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. 34 So thy poverty cometh (as) one that travaileth by the way, and thy necessity like an armed man. CHAP. XXV. 1 THESE ARE ALSO PARABLES of Solomon, which the a Whom 〈◊〉 appointed for this purpose. men of Hezekiáh judáh b That is, gathered cut of divers books of Solomon copied out. 2 THe glory of God (is) to c God doth not reveal the cause of his judgements to man. conceal a thing secret: but the d Because the King 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 revealed word of God, the cause of his doings must appear, and therefore he must use diligence in trying 〈◊〉 of causes King's honour (is) to see arch out a thing. 3 The heavens in height, and the earth in deepness, and the e He showeth that it is to hard for man to 〈◊〉 to the reason of all the secret doings of the King: even when bets upright, and doth his 〈◊〉. King's heart can no man search our. 4 Take the f When vice is removed from a King, he is a mere vessel for the Lords use. dross from the silver, and there shall proceed a vessel for the finer. 5 Take g It is not 〈◊〉 enough that he be pure himself, but that he put away others that be corrupted. away the wicked from the King, and his throne shallbe established in righteousness. 6 Boast not thyself before the King, and stand not in the place of great men. 7 * For it is better, that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, than thou to be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thy eyes have seen. 8 Go not forth hastily to strife, jest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame 9 Debate thy matter with thy neighbour, and discover not the secret to another, 10 Jest he that heareth it, put thee to shame, and thy infamy do not h Jest where as thou thinkest by this means to have an end of the matter, it put thee to farther trouble. cease. 11 A word spoken in his place, (is like) appels of gold with pictures of silver. Luke 14, 10. 12 He that reproveth the wise, (and) the obedient ear, (is as) a golden ear-ring and an ornament of sine gold. 13 As the i In the time of great heat when men desire cold cold of the snow in the time of harvest, (so is) a faithful messenger to them that sand him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. 14 A man that boasteth of false liberality, (is like) k Which have an outward appearance, and are no thing within. clouds and wind without rain. 15 A prince is pacified by staying l By not ministering occasion to provoke him far ther. of anger, & a soft tongue breaketh the m That is, the heart that is been to anger, as Chap 15, 1. bones. 16 (If) thou have found honey, eat that is n Use moderately the pleasures of this world. suf ficient for thee, jest thou be overful, and vomit it. 17 With draw thy foot from thy neighbour's house, jest he be weary of thee, and hate thee 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour, (is like) an hammer and a sword and a sharp arrow. 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble (is like) a broken to the 〈◊〉 a sliding foot. 20 He that taketh away thee garment in the cold season, (is like) vinegar (powered) upon o Which melteeths it, and 〈◊〉 hit. “ Or, alum. nitre, or (like) him that singeth songs to an Roma. 12. 19 heavy heart. 21 * If he that hateth thee be hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 For thou shalt lay p Thou shalt as it were by force overcome him, in so much that his own conscience shall move him to acknowledge thy benefits, and his heart shall be inflamed. coals upon his head, and and the Lord shall recompense thee. 23 (As) the North wound driveth away the rain, so doth an angry countenance the slandering tongue. 24 * It is better to dwelin a corner of the house Chap. 21. 9 top, then with a contentious woman in a wide house. 25 (As are) the cold waters to a weary soul, so (is) good news from a far country. 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked, (is like) a troubled well, and a corrupt spring. 27 It is not good to eat much honey: * so to Eccle. 3 〈◊〉. search their own glory (is not) glory. 28 A man that refraineth not his appetite, (is like) a city which is q And so is in extreme danger. broken down, (and) without walls. CHAP. XXVI. 1 AS the snow in the summer, and as the rain in the harvest (are not 〈◊〉,) so is honour unseemly for a fool. 2 As the sparrow by fleeing, and the swallow by flying (escape,) so the curse (that is) causeless, shall not come. 3 Unto the horse (belongeth) a whip, to the ass a bridle, and a rod to the fools back. 4 Answer not a fool a Consent not un to him in his doings. according to his foolishness, jest thou also be like him. 5 Answer a fool b Reprove him as the matter requireth. according to his foolishness, jest he be wise in his own ” Ebr. eyes. conceit. 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool, (is as) he that cutteth of c To wit, of the messenger, whom he sendeth. the feet, d That is, receiveth damage thereby. and drinketh iniquity. 7 (As) they that lift up the legs of the lame, so (is) a parable in a fools mouth. 8 As the closing up of a (precious) stone in an heap of stones, so (is) he that giveth glory to a fool. 9 (As) a thorn standing e Whereby he both hurteth himself and others. up in the hand of a drunkard, so (is) a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 f Meaning, God. The excellent that formed all things, both rewardeth the fool and rewardeth the transgressors. 11 * As a dog turneth again to his own vomit 2. Pet. 2, 22. , (so) a fool turneth to his foolishness. 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? g For the fool will rather be counseled than he: also the fool sinneth of ignorance, and the other of malice. more hope (is) of a fool then of him. 13 The slothful man says, h Read. Chap. 22. 13. Alyon (is) in the way: alien (is) in the streets. 14 (As) the door turneth upon his henges, so (doth) the sloth full man upon his bed. 15 * The sloth full hideth his hand in (his) bosom, (and) it grieveth him to put it again to his mouth. Chap. 19 24. 16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven (men) that can rendre a reason. 17 He that passeth by and meddleth with the strife (that belongeth) not unto him, (is as) one that taketh a dog by the ears. 18 As he that feigneth himself mad, casts fire brands, arrows and mortal things. 19 So (dealeth) the deceitful man i Which dissembleth himself to be that he is not. with his friend and says, Am not I in sport? 20 Without wood the fire is quenched, and without a tale bearer strife ceaseth. 21 * (As) the coal (maketh) burning coals, and Eccle. 38. 12. wood a fire, so the contentious man (is apt) to kindle strife. 22 * The words of a tale bearer (are) as flatterings, Chap. 18, 8. and they go down into the bowels of the belly. 23 (As) silver dross overlaid upon a potsherd, (so are) burning lips, and k They will soon break our and utter themselves. an evil heart. 24 He that hateth, will counterfeit with his lips, but in his heart he layeth up deceit. 25 Though he speak favourably, believe him not: for (there are) l Meaning many: the useth the number certain for the 〈◊〉. seven abominations in his heart. 26 Hatred may be covered by deceit: (but) the malice thereof shallbe discovered in the m In the assembly of the godly Congregation. 27 * He that diggeth a pit, shall fall therein, Eccle. 10. 8. and he that rolleth a stone, it shall return Eccle. 27. 30. unto him. 28 A false tongue hateth the afflicted, and a flattering mouth causeth ruin. CHAP. XXVII. 1 BOast not thyself of to a Delave not the time, but take occasion when it is offered. morrow: for thou knowest not what a day may bring for the. 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thy own mouth: a stranger, and not thy own lips. 3 * A stone (is) heavy, and the sand weighty: Eccle. 22. 18. but a fools wrath (is) heavier then them both. 4 Angry (is) cruel, and wrath (is) raging: but who can stand before b For the envious are obstinate and can not be reconciled. envy? 5 Open rebuke (is) better then secret love. 6 The words of a lover (are) faithful, and the kisses of an enemy (are) c They are flattering, and seem friendfull. pleasant. 7 * The person that is full, despiseth an honey comb: but unto the hungry soul every job. 6. 6. bitter thing is sweet. 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest so (is) a man that wandereth from his own place. 9 (As) ointment and perfume rejoice the heart, so (doth) the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. 10 Thy own friend and thy father's friend forsake thou not: neither entre into thy brother's d Trust not to any worldly help in the day of thy trouble. house in the day of thy calamity: (for) better is a neighbour (that is) near, them a brother far of. 11 My son, be wise, and rejoice mine heart, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. 12 e Read Chap. 22. 3. A prudent man seethe the plague, and hideth himself: (but) the foolish go on still, (and) are punished. Chap. 20. 16. 13 * Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and a pledge of him for the stranger. 14 He that ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 praiseth his friend with a loud voice, rising f hastily and without cause. early in the morning, it shallbe counted to him as a curse. 15 * A continual dropping in the day of rain, Chap. 19 20. and 21 9 and contentious woman are a like. 16 He that hideth her, hideth the wind, and (she is as) the oil in his right hand, that uttereth itself. 17 Iron sharpeneth iron, so doth g One hasty man 〈◊〉 another to 〈◊〉. man sharpen the face of his friend. 18 He that keepeth the figgetre, shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honour. 19 As in water face (answereth) to face, h There is no difference between 〈◊〉 and man by 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 the grace of God maketh the 〈◊〉. so the heart of man to man. 20 The grave and destruction can never be full, so * the eyes of man can never be satisfied. 21 * (As is) the fining pot for silver and the furnace Eccle. 14. 9 for gold, so (is) every man according Chap. 17. 3. to his i That is, he is 〈◊〉 known 〈◊〉 be ambitious and glorious, or humble and modest dignity. 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a among wheat brayed with a pestle, (yet) will not his foolishness depart from him. 23 Be diligent to know the state of thy flock, and take heed to the herds. 24 For riches (remain) not alway, nor the crown from generation to generation. 25 The hay discovereth itself, and the grass appeareth, and the herbs of the mountains are gathered. 26 The k This declareth the 〈◊〉 goodness of God towards man, and the 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 requireth of him for the preservation of his gifts. lambs (are) for thy clothing, and the goats (are) the price of the seld. 27 And let the milk of the goats (be) sufficient for thy food, for the food of thy family, and for the sustenance of thy maids. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 THe wicked a Because their own conscience accuseth them. flee when none pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 For the transgression of the land b The 〈◊〉 of the common weal is often 〈◊〉 changed. (there are) many princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge (a realm) likewise end ureth long. 3 A poor man, if he oppress the poor, is like a raging rain, that (leaveth) not food. 4 They that forsake the Law, praise the wicked: but they that keep the Law, set them sell 〈◊〉 against them. 5 Wicked men understand not judgement: but they that seek the Lord, understand all things. 6 * Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, Chap. 19 1. than he that perverteth (his) ways, though he be rich. 7 He that keepeth the law, (is) a child of understanding: but he that feedeth the gluttons shameth his father. 8 He that increaseth his riches by usury and interest, gathereth c For God will take away the wicked 〈◊〉, & give his goods to him that shall beslowe them well. them for him that will be merciful unto the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law, even his prayer shallbe d Because it is not of faith, which is grounded of God's word, or Law, which the wicked 〈◊〉. abominable. 10 He that causeth the righteous to go astray by an evil way, shall fall into his own pit, and the upright shall inherit good things. 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit: but the poor that hath understanding, can try e And judge that he is not wise. him. 12 * When righteous men rejoice, (there is) great glory: but when the wicked come up, Chap. 29. 2. the man f He is known by his doings to be wicked. is tried. 13 He that hideth his sins, shall not prospero: but he that confesseth, and forsaketh (them,) shall have mercy. 14 Blessed (is) the man that g Which standeth in awe of God and is afraid to offend him. fears alway: but he that hardeneth his heart, shall fall into evil. 15 (As) a roaring lion, and an hungry bear, (so is) h For he can never be satisfied, but ever oppresseth and spoileth a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 A prince destitute of understanding, is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness, shall prolong (his) days. 17 A man that doth violence against the blood of a person, shall flee unto the grave, (and) they shall not i None shallbe able to deliver 〈◊〉. stay him. 18 He that walketh uprightly, shallbe saved: but he that is froward in (his) ways, shall once fall. 19 * He that tilleth his land, shall be satisfied Chap. 12 11. Eccle. 20. 30. with bread: but he that followeth theylde, shall be filled with poverty. 20 A faithful man shall abound in blessings, Chap. 13. 11. and 20. 21. and * he that maketh haste to be rich, shall not be innocent. 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for (that) man will transgress for a piece of k He will be abu sed for nothing. bread. 22 A man with a wicked l Meaning him that is covetous. eye hasteth to riches, and knoweth not, that poverty shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man, shall find more favour at the length, than he that flattereth with (his) tongue. 24 He that robbeth his father and mother, and says, it is no transgression, is the companion of a man that destroyeth. 25 He that is of a proud heart, stirreth up strife: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shall be m Shall have all things in abundance. fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool: but he that walketh in wisdom, shallbe delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor, shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes, (shall have) many curses. Chap. 29. 2. 28 * When the wicked rise up, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. CHAP. XXIX. 1 AMan that hardeneth his neck, when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured. 2 * When the righteous “ Or, are increased. are in authority, the Chap. 28. 12. and 28. people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh. 3 A man that loveth wisdom, rejoiceth his father: * but he that feedeth harlots, wastes Luk. 〈◊〉. 13. (his) substance. 4 A King by judgement maintaineth the country: but a man (receiving) gifts, destroyeth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, a He that giveth 〈◊〉 to the flatterer, is in dangeras the bird is before the fouler. spreadeth a net for his steps. 6 In the transgression of an evil man (is) his b He is ever ready to fall into the snare that he lay ethfor others. snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poor: (but) the wicked regardeth not know ledge. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9 (If) a wise man contend with c He can bear no admonition, in what 〈◊〉 ever it is spoken, a foolish man whether he be angry or laugh, there (is) no rest. 10 Bloody men hate him that is upright: but the just have care of his soul. 11 A fool poureth out all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward. 12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lies, all his servants (are) wicked. 13 * The poor and the usurer meet together, Chap. 22, 〈◊〉. (and) the Lord lighteneth both their eyes. 14 * A King that judgeth the poor in truth, Chap. 20, 28. his throne shallbe established for ever. 15 The rod & correction give wisdom: but a child set at liberty, maketh his mother ashamed. 16 When the wicked are increased, transgession increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son and he will give thee rest and will give pleasures to thy soul. 18 d Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of God. Where there (is) no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Law, (is) 〈◊〉 19 A e He that is 〈◊〉 a servile and rebel lious nature. servant will not be chastised with words though he understand, yet he will not “ Or, regard. answer. 20 Seest thou a man hasty in his matters? (there is) more hope of a fool, then of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from yough, at length he will be even (as) his son. 22 * An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious Chap. 15, 18. man abundeth in 〈◊〉. job. 22, 29. 23 * The pride of a man shall bring him low: but the humble in spirit shall enjoy glory. 24 He that is partner with a thief, hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, & declareth it not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a f He that fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed. snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shallbe exalted. 26 Many do seek the face of the ruler: but every man's g He needeth not to flatter the 〈◊〉 what God hath appointed that shall come to him. judgement (cometh) from the Lord 27 A wicked man (is) abomination to the just, and he that is upright in (his) way, (is) abomination to the wicked. CHAP. XXX. 2 To humble our 〈◊〉 in consideration of God's works. 5 The word of God is perfit. 11 Of the wicked & hypocrites. 15 Of things that are never satiate. 18 Of others that are wondered. THE WORDS OF a Who was an ex cellent man in virtue and know ledge in the time of Solomon. AGUR THE SON OF JAKEH. 1 THe prophecy (which) the man spoke unto Ithiél, (even) to b Which weren Agurs scholars or friends. Ithiél, and Vcál. 2 Surely I am more c Herein he declareth his great humility who would not attribute any wisdeme to him sell, but allunto God. foolish than any man, & have not the understanding of a man in me. 3 For I have not learned wisdom, nor attained to the knowledge of holy things. 4 Who hath ascended up to d Meaning, to know the secrets of God, as 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 say None. heaven, and descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his first? Who hath bound the waters in a garment? Who hath established all the ends of the 〈◊〉? What is his name, and what is his sons name, if thou canst tell? 5 * Every word of God is pure: he is a shield to those, that trust in him. Psal 19 1. 6 * Put nothing unto his words, let he reprove Deut. 4. 2. & 12. 32. thee, and thou be found a liar. 7 Two e He maketh this request to God. things have I required of thee: deny me them not before I die. 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me not poverty, nor riches: feed me with food convenient for me, 9 Jest I be full, and deny (thee,) and say, f Meaning, that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their trust in their riches, forget God, & that by to much wealth men have an occasion to the same. Who is the Lord? or jest I be poor and steal, and taketh Name of my God (in vain.) 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, jest he curse thee, g In accusing him without cause. when thou hast offended. 11 (There is) a generation that curseth their, and doth not bless their mother. 12 (There is) a generation that are pure in there own conceit, and (yet) are not washed from their filthiness. 13 (There is) a generation, whose eyes are haughty, and their eye lids are lifted up. 14 (There is) a generation, whose teeth (are as) sword, and their chaws (as) knives to eat up the afflicted out of the earth, and the poor from among men. 15 The horse leech hath two h The leech hath two sorkes in her tongue, which here he calleth her two daughters, where by she sucketh the blood: and is never 〈◊〉: even so are the covetous extorsioners insatiable. daughters (which cry,) Give, give. There be three things that will not be satisfied: (yea,) four that say not, It is enough. 16 The grave, and the barren womb, the earth that can not be satisfied with water, and the fire that says not, It is enough. 17 The eye that mocketh (his) father and despiseth the instruction of (his) mother, let the ravens i 〈◊〉 haunt in the valley for carious. of the valley pick it out, and the young eagles eat it. 18 There be three things hide from me: yea, four that I know not. 19 The way of an eagle in the air, the way of a serpent upon a stone, the way of a ship in the mids of the sea, and the way of a man with a maid. 20 Such is the way also of an adulterous woman: she eateth and k She hath her desires, and after counterfeiteth as though she were an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wipeth her mouth, and says, I have not committed iniquity. 21 For three things the earth is moved: yea, for four it can not sustain itself: 22 For l These commonly abuse the 〈◊〉 te whereunto they are called. a servant when he reigneth, and a fool when he is filled with meat, 23 For the hateful woman, when she is married, and for a hand maid that is m Which is married to her master after the death of her masters. heir to her masters. 24 These be four small things in the earth, yet they are n They 〈◊〉 great doctrine and wisdom. wise and full of wisdom: 25 The pismites a people not strong, yet prepare they their meat in summer: 26 The coneys a people not mighty, yet make they their houses in the rock: 27 The grasshopper hath no King, yet go they forth all by bands: 28 The spider taketh hold o If man be not able to compass these common things by his wis doom, We can not attribute wisdom to man but folly. with (her) hands and is in King's palaces. 29 There be three things that order well (their) going: yea, four are comely in going, 30 alien which is strong among beasts, and turneth not at the sight of any: 31 A lusty grey hound, and a goat, and a King against whom there is no rising up. 32 If thou hast been foolish in lifting thyself up, and if thou hast thought wickedly, (lay) thy hand p Make a stay & continued not in doing evil. upon (thy) mouth. 33 When one churneth milk, he bringeth for the butter: and he that wringeth his nose, causeth blood to come out: so he that forceth wrath, bringeth forth strife. CHAP. XXXI. 2 He exhorteth to chastity and justice, 10 And showeth the conditions of a wise and worthy woman. 1 THE WORDS OF KING a That is, of Solomon, who was called Lemuél, that is, of God, be cause God had ordained him, to be King over Israel. Lemuél: The b The doctrine, which his mother Bathshéba 〈◊〉 him. prophecy which his mother taught him. 2 WHat my son! and what the son of c By this often re petition of one thing 〈◊〉 declareth her motherly affection. my womb! and what, o son of my desires! 3 Give not thy strength unto women, d Meaning, that women are the destruction of Kings, if they haunt them. nor thy ways, (which is) to destroy Kings. 4 It is not for a King, o Lemuél, it is not for Kings to drunk wine, nor for princes e That is the King must not give himself to wantonness and neglect his office which is to execute judgement. stróg drink, 5 Jest he drink, and forget the decree, and change the judgement of all the children of affliction. 6 Give you strong drink unto him, that is ready to perish, and wine unto them that have grief of heart. 7 Let him drink, that he may forget f For wine doth 〈◊〉 the heart, as Psal. 104, 15. his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the g Defend their cause that are not able to help themselves. dumb in the cause of all the children of destruction. 9 Open thy mouth: judge righteously, and judge the afflicted, and the poor. 10 ¶ Who shall find a vertnous woman? for her price (is) far above the pearls. 11 The heart of her house bád trusteth in her, & he shall have no need of h He shall not need to use any 〈◊〉 means to gain his living. spoil. 12 She will do him good, & not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool and flax, and laboureth cheerfully with her hands. 14 She is like the ships of merchants: she bringeth her food from a far. 15 And she rises, while it is yet night: and giveth ” Or, meat, 〈◊〉 Psal 〈◊〉. 5. the portion to her household, and the i She prepareth their meat be time. ordinary to her maids. 16 She considereth a field, and k She purchaseth it 〈◊〉 the gains of her 〈◊〉. getteth it: (and) with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vinyeard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She feeleth that her merchandise is good: her candle is not put out by night. 19 She 〈◊〉 her hands to the wharf, and her hands handle the spindle. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor, & putteth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She fears not the snow for her family: for all her family is clothed with ” Or, with double. 〈◊〉. 22 She maketh herself carpets: fine linen and purple (is) her garment. 23 Her husband is known in the l In the assemblies and 〈◊〉 of judgement. gates, when he sitteth with the Elders of the land. 24 She maketh sheets, and selleth them, and " Or, linen clot. giveth girdles unto the merchant. 25 m After that he had spoken of the apparel of the bo 〈◊〉, he nowdeclareth 〈◊〉 apparel of the spirit. Strength and honour (is) her clothing, & in the latter day she shall rejoice. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and the n Her tongue is as a book where by onemight learn many good things: for she delighteth to talk of the word of God. law of grace (is) in her tongue. 27 She overseeth the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of yldenes. 28 Her children rise up, and o That is, do her reverence. call her blessed: her husband also shall praise her, (saying,) 29 Many daughters have donevertuously: but thou surmountest them all. 30 Favour (is) desceitful, and beauty (is) vanity: (but) a woman that fears the Lord, she shallbe praised. 31 Give p Confess her diligent abours and commend her therefore. her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the q For as much as the most honourable are clad in the apparel that she made. gates. ECCLESIASTES, OR THE PREACHER. THE ARGUMENT. Salomon, as a preacher and one that desired to instruct all in the way of saluaction, describeth the deceivable vanities of this world, that man should not be addicted to any thing under the sun, but rather inflamed with the desire of the heavenly life: therefore he confuteth their opinions, which set their felicity, either in knowledge, or in pleasures, or in dignity and riches, showing that man's true felicity consists in that that he is united with God and shall enjoy his presence: so that all other things must be 〈◊〉, save in as much as they further us to 〈◊〉 to this heavenly treasure, which is sure and permanent, and can not be found in any other save in God alone. CHAP. I 2 All things in this world are full of vanity, and of none in durance. 13 All man's wisdom is but folly and grief. 1 THe words of the a 〈◊〉 is here called a Preacher, or one that assembleth the people, because he 〈◊〉 the true 〈◊〉 of God, & how men aught to 〈◊〉 their life in this 〈◊〉 world. Pray cher, the son of David King in Jerusalem. 2 b He 〈◊〉 the opinions of all men that set 〈◊〉 in any thing, but in God alone, seeing that in this world all things are as 〈◊〉 & nothing. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher: vanity of vanities, all (is) vanity. 3 What remains unto man in all his c Solomon 〈◊〉 not condemn man's labour or diligence, but she 〈◊〉 that there is no full 〈◊〉 in any thing under the heaven, not in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, for asmuch as all things are transitory. travail, which he suffereth under the sun? 4 (One) generation passeth, and (another) generation succeedeth: but the earth remains for d One man doth after another, and the earth remains longest, even to the last day, which yet is subject to 〈◊〉. ever. 5 The sun rises, and the sun goeth down, and draweth to his place, where he rises. 6 The e By the sun, wind and rivers he 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 greatest labour and longest hath an end, and therefore there can be no felicity in this world. wind goeth toward the South, & compasseth to ward the North: the wind goeth round about, and returns by his circuits. 7 * All the rivers go into the sea, yet the sea is not full: (for) the rivers go unto the place, f The sea which 〈◊〉 all the earth, filleth the veins thereof, the which 〈◊〉 out springs and rivers into the sea again. whence they return, and go. 8 All things are full of labour: man can not utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, 〈◊〉 the ear filled with hearing. 9 g He speaketh of times and sea sons and things 〈◊〉 in them, which as they have been in times past, so come they to pass 〈◊〉. What is that hath been? that that shallbe: and what is it that hath been done? that which shallbe done: & there (is) not new thing under the sun. 10 Is there any thing, where of one may say, Behold this, it is new? it hath been already in the old time that was before us. 11 There is no memory of the former, neither shall there be a remembrance of the later that shallbe, with them that shall come after. 12 ¶ h He 〈◊〉 that if any cold have 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in this 〈◊〉 by labour & 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 should have 〈◊〉 it because he had 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of God there 〈◊〉 above all 〈◊〉. I the Preacher have been King over Israel Eccles. 40. 〈◊〉. in jerusalém: 13 And I have given mine heart to search and find out wisdom by all things that are done under the heaven: [this sore travail hath God given to the sons of men, i Man of nature hath a desire to 〈◊〉, and yet is not able to come 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of knowledge, which is the punishment of 〈◊〉, to humble man, and to 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 depend only upon God. to humble them thereby] 14 I have considered all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all (is) va nitie, and vexation of the spirit. 15 That which is k Man is not able 〈◊〉 all his diligence to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to go other 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 her can he number the faults that are 〈◊〉, much less remedy them. crooked, can none make strait: and that which faileth, can not be numbered. 16 I thought in mine heart, and said, Behold, I am become great, and excel in wisdom all them that have been before me in Jerusalem and mine heart hath seen much wisdom and knowledge. 17 And I gave mine heart to know wisdom and knowledge, l That is, vain things, which served unto pleasure, wherein was no commodity, but grief and trouble of conscience. madness and foolishness: I knew also that this is a vexation of the spirit. 18 For in the multitude of wisdom (is) much m Wisdom and knowledge can not be come by without great pain of body, and mind: 〈◊〉 when a man 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the highest, yet is his mind never fully content: therefore in this world is no true telicitie. grief: and he that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow. CHAP. II Pleasures, sumptuous buildings, riches and possessions are but vanity. 14 The wise and the fool have both one end, touching the 〈◊〉 death. 1 I Said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove a Solomon makeththiss 〈◊〉 with himself, as though he would try 〈◊〉 there were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in ease and pleasures thee with joy: therefore take thou pleasure in pleasant things: and beh old, this also is vanity. 2 I said of laughter, Thou art mad: and of joy, What is this that thou dost? 3 I sought in mine heart ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 to wine. to give myself to wine, and to lead mine heart in b Albeit I gave 〈◊〉 self to pleasures, yet 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to keep wisdom and the fear 〈◊〉 God in mine 〈◊〉, and govern mine 〈◊〉 by the same. wisdom, and to take hold of folly, till I might see where is that goodness of the children of men, which they enjoy under the sun: the (whole) number of the days of their life. 4 I have made my great works: I have built me houses: I have planted me vineyards. 〈◊〉 br. do. 5 I have made me gardens and" orchards, & " Ebr. paradises. planted in them trees of all fruit. 6 I have made me cisterns of water, to water there with the woods that grow with trees. 7 I have got servants and maids, and had children (born) in the c Meaning, of the servants or slaves 〈◊〉 he had bought: so the children born in their 〈◊〉, were the masters. house: also I had great possession of beeves and sheep above all that were before me in Jerusalem. 8 I have gathered unto me also silver and gold, and the chief treasures of Kings and provinces: I have provided me men singers and women singers, and the d That is, what soever men take pleasure in. delights of the sons of men, (as) a woman e 〈◊〉 were the most beautiful of them that were taken in war, as judges 5. 〈◊〉. Some under stand by these words, 〈◊〉 but instruments 〈◊〉 music. taken captive, and women taken captives. 9 And I was great, & increased above all that were before me in jerusalem: also my wisdom f For all this God did not take his gift of Wisdom from me. remained with me. 10 And what soever mine eyes desired, I withheld it not from them: I withdrew not mine heart from any joy: for mine heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my g This was the 〈◊〉 of all my labour a certain pleasure mixed 〈◊〉 care, which he calleth 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 nextverse. portion of all my travail. 11 Then I looked on all my works that mine hands had wrought, and on the travail that I had laboured to do: and behold, all (is) vanity and vexation of the spirit: and there (is) no profit underthe sun. 12 ¶ And I turned to behold h I bethoght with myself whether it 〈◊〉 better to follow Wisdom 〈◊〉 mine own of fections & pleasure, which 〈◊〉 calleth madness. wisdom, and madness and folly: [for who is the man that “ Or, 〈◊〉 with the King. will come after the King in things, which me now have 〈◊〉?] 13 Then I saw that there is profit in wisdom, more than infolie: as the light is more excellent than darkness. 14 * For the wise man's i He foreseeth things, which the fool can not for 〈◊〉 of wisdom eyes (are) in his head, but the fool walketh in darkness: yet I know also that the same k For both die and 〈◊〉 forgotten asverse 16, or they both alike have prosperity or adversity. condition falls to Prou. 17. 24. them all. 15 Then I though in mine heart, It befalleth unto me, as it befalleth to the fool. Why therefore do I then labour to be more wise? And I said in mine heart, that this also is vanity. 16 For there shallbe no remembrance of the wise, nor of the fool l Meaning, in this world. for ever: for that that now is, in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And m He woundereth that 〈◊〉 for get a wise man, being dead, ssone as 〈◊〉 do a 〈◊〉. how dieth the wise man, as doth the fool? 17 Therefore I hated life: for the work that is wrought under the sun is 〈◊〉 unto me for all (is) vanity, & vexation of the spirit. 18 I hated also all my labour, wherein I had travailed under the sun, which I shall leave to the man that shallbe after me. 19 And who knoweth whether he shallbe wise or foolish? yet shall he have rule over all my labour, where in I have travailed, and wherein I have showed myself wise under the sun This is also vanity. 20 Therefore I went about to make mine heart n That I might seek the true felicity which is in God. abhor all the labour, wherein I had travailed under the sun. 21 For there is a man whose travail is in wisdom, and in knowledge and in equity: yet to a man that hath not travailed herein, shall he o Among other griefs this was not the lest to leave that Which he had got by great travail, to one that had taken no pain therefore, and Whom he known not Whether he Were a Wise man or a foole. give his portion: this also is vanity and a great grief. 22 For what hath man of all his travail and grief of his heart, wherein he hath travailed under the sun? 23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief: his heart also taketh not rest in the night, which also is vanity. 24 There (is) no profit to man: but that he eat and 〈◊〉, and p When man hath all laboured he can get no more than food, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet he 〈◊〉 also that 〈◊〉 cometh of Godsblessing. as Chap 3. 11. delight his soul with the profit of his labour: I saw also this, that it was of the hand of God. 25 For who cold eat, and who cold haste to q Meaning, to pleasures. outward things more then. I? 26 Surely to a man that is good in his sight, (God) giveth wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth pain, to gather, and to heap to give to him that is good before God this is also vanity, and vexation of the spirit. CHAP. III 1 All things have their time. 14 The works of God are perfit and 'cause us to fear him. 17 God shall judge both the just, and injust. 1 TO all things (there is) an a He speaketh of this diversity of time for 〈◊〉 cau ses, first to declare that there is nothing in this World perpetual next to teach 〈◊〉 not to be grieved, if We have not all things at once according to our desires, ne there enjoy them so long as We Would Wish. appointedtime and a time to every purpose under the heaven. 2 A time to be born, and a time to die: a time to plant, and a time to 〈◊〉 up that which is planted. 3 A time to 〈◊〉, and a time to heal: a time to break down, and a time to build. 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance. 5 A time to cast a way stones, and a time to gather stones: a time to embrace, and a time to be far from embracing. 6 A time to seek, and a time to loose: a time to keep, and a time to cast away. 7 A time to rent, and a time to sow: a time to keep silence, and a time to speak. 8 A time to love, and a time to hate: a time of war, and a time of peace. 9 What profit (hath) he that worketh, of the thinng wherein he travaileth? 10 I have seen the travail that God hath given to the sons of men b Read Chap. 1. 13 to humble them thereby. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the c God hath given man a desire and affection to seek out the 〈◊〉 of this World & to 〈◊〉 therein world in their heart, yet can not man find out the work that God hath wrought from the beginning even to the end. 12 I know that there is nothing good in them, but to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man eateth and drinketh and seethe the commodity of all his labour. this is the d Read Chap 2. 24. and these places declare that We should do all things With sobriety, and in the fear of God, for asmuch as he giveth not his gifts to the intent that 〈◊〉 should be abused. gift of God. 14 I know that whatsoever God shall do, it shallbe for e That is, man shall never be able to let Gods Work but as he hath determined, so it shall come to pass. ever: to it can no man add, and from it can none diminish: for God hath done it, that they should fear before him. 15 What is that that hath been? that is now: & that that shallbe, hath now been: for God f God only causeth that, Which is past, to return requireth that which is past. 16 And moreover I have seen under the sun g Meaning, With God, howsoever man neglect his 〈◊〉 the place of judgement, where (was) wickedness, and the place of justice where (was) iniquity. 17 I thought in mine heart, God will judge the just ste and the wicked: for time is there for every purpose and for every work. 18 I considered in mine heart the state of the children of men that God had h And made them pure in their first creation. purged them yet to see to they are in themselves (as) beasts. 19 For the condition of the children of men, and the condition of beasts (are) even (as) one i Man is not able by his reason, & judgement to put difference between man & beast, as touching those things Whereun to both are subject: or the eye can not judge any other Wise of a man being dead, then of a beast, Which is dead: yet 〈◊〉 the word of God and faith We 〈◊〉 know the diversity, as vers 21. condition unto them. As the one dieth so dieth the other: for they have all one breath, and there is no excellency of man above the beast: for all (is) vanity. 20 All go to one place, and all was of the dust, and all shall return to the dust. 21 Who k Meaning, that reason can not comprehend that Which faith believeth herein, knoweth whether the spirit of man ascend upward, and the spirit of the beast descend down ward to the earth? 22 Therefore I see that there is nothing better than that a man should l By the often repetition of this sentence, as Chap 〈◊〉, 24. & chap. 3, 12, and 22. chap. 5, 7. & chap 8, 15, he declareth that man by reason can 〈◊〉 othing better in this life than to use the gifts of God 〈◊〉 & comfortably: for to know 〈◊〉 is a special gift of God revealed by his Spirit. rejoice in, his affairs, because that is his portion. For who shall bring him to see what shallbe after him? CHAP. four 1 The innocents are oppressed. 4 Man's labours are full of abuse and vanity 9 Man's society is necessary. 13 A young man poor, and wise is to be preferred to an old King that is a fool. 1 SO a He maketh here another discourse With himself concerning the tyranny of them that oppressed the poor. I turned, and considered all the oppress sions that are wrought under the sun, & behold, the tears of the oppressed, & none comforteth them: and (lo,) the strength (is) of the hand of them that oppress them, and none comforteth them. 2 Wherefore I praised the b Because they are no more subject to these oppressions. dead which now are dead, above the living, which are yet alive. 3 And (I count) him c He speaketh according to the judgment of the flesh, Which can not abide to feel, or see troubles. betterthen them both which hath not yet been: for he hath not seen the evil works which are wrought under the sun. 4 Also I beheld all travail, and all d The more profit that the Work is, the more is it envied of the Wicked. perfection of works that this is the en 〈◊〉 of a man against his neighbour: this also (is) vanity and vexation of spirit. 5 The fool foldeth his hands, and e For idleness he is compelled to destroy himself eateth up his own flesh. 6 Better is an handful with quietness, than two handfuls with labour and vexation of spirit. 7 Again I returned, and saw vanity under the sun. 8 There is one (alone,) and there (is) not a second, which hath neither son nor brother yet (is) there none end of all his travail, neither can his eye be satisfied with riches: neither (doth he think,) For whom do I travail & defraud my soul of pleasure? this also is vanity, & this is an evil travail. 9 f Forasmuch as When man is alone he can net 〈◊〉 hell pe himself not others, he showeth that man aught to live in mutual 〈◊〉, to the iutent they may be profirable one to another, & that their. things may 〈◊〉. Two (are) better than one: for they have better wages for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe unto him (that it) alone: for he falls, and there (is) not a second to lift him up. 11 Also if two sleep (together,) then shall they have heat: but to one how should there be heat? 12 And if one overcome him, two 〈◊〉 stand against him: and a threefold g By this proverb he declareth how necessairie it is, that men should live in society chord is not easily broken. 13 Better is a poor & wise child, than an old and foolish King, which will no more be admonished. 14 For out of the h That is, from a poor, and base estate, or out of trouble, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 joseph did Gen. 41. 14. prison he cometh forth to reign: when as he that is i Meaning, that is 〈◊〉 a King. born in his king doom, is made poor. 15 I beheld all the living, which walk under the sun, k Which follow and flatter the King's son, or 〈◊〉 that shall suc cede: to enter 〈◊〉 credit With them in hope of gain. with the second child, which shall stand up in his place. 16 There is none l They never cea see by all means to creep into favour: but when they obtain not their greedy desires, they think themselves abused, as other have been in time past, and so care no 〈◊〉 for him. end of all the people, (nor) of all that were before them, and they that come after, shall not rejoice in him: surely this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. 17 Take heed to thy m That is, With What affection thou comest to hear the word of God. foot when thou interest into he House, of God, and bemore near to hear then to give the sacrifice of n Meaning, of the Wicked, Which think to please God With ceremonies, and have neither faith nor repentance. fools for they know not that they do evil. CHAP. V. 1 Not to speak lightly, chiefly in God's matters. 9 The covetous can never have enough. 11 The labourers sleep is 〈◊〉. 14 Man when he dveth, taketh nothing with him. 18 To live joyfully, and with a contented mind is the gift of God. 1 BE not a Ether in vowing or in praying meaning that We should use all reverence to God Ward. rash with thy mouth, nor let thy heart be hasty to utter a thing before God: for God (is) in the heavens, & thou art on the earth: therefore let thy words be b He heareth thee not for thy many Words sake, or often repetitions, but considereth thy faith, and fervent mind few. 2 For (as) a dream cometh by the multitude of business: so the voice of a fool (is) in the multitude of words. 3 * When thou hastvowed a vow to God, defer Deut 23 21. not to pay it: for he delighteth not in fools: pay (therefore) that thou hast c He speaketh of vows, Which are approved by God's word, and serve to his glory. vowed. 4 It is better that thou shouldest not vow, then that thou shouldest vow and not pay it. 5 Suffer not thy mouth to make thy d 'Cause not thyself to sin by vowing 〈◊〉 as they do which make a vow to live 〈◊〉, & such like flesh to sin: neither say before the e That is, before God's messenger when he shall 〈◊〉 thy doing as though thy ignorance should be a just excuse. Angel, that this ignorance: wherefore shall God be angry by thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands? 6 For in the multitude of dreams, and vanities (are) also many words: but fear thou God. 7 If in a country thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the defrauding of judgement and justice, be not astonished at the matter: for he that is f Meaning, that God will 〈◊〉 these things, and therefore we must 〈◊〉 upon him. higher than the highest, regardeth and (there be) higher than they. 8 And the g The revenues of the earth are to be preferred above all things, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to this life. abundance of the earth is over all: the King h Kings and princes can not maintain their estate without: 〈◊〉 which thing comen death the excellency of tillage (also consists) by the field that is tilled. 9 He that loveth silver, shall not be satisfied with silver, & he that loveth riches, (shallbe) without the fruit (thereof): this also is vanity 10 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good cometh to the owners thereof, but the beholding (thereof) with their eyes? 11 The sleep of him that travaileth, (is) sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the i That is, his great abundance of 〈◊〉, or the surse 〈◊〉, whichcometh by his great 〈◊〉. satiety of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. 12 There is an evil sickness (that) I have seen under the sun: (to wit), riches k when covetous men heap up 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 to their destruction. reserved to the owners thereof 〈◊〉 their evil. 13 And these riches perish by evil travail, and he begetteth a son, and in his l He doth not en joy his father's 〈◊〉. haud (is) no thing. 14 * As he came forth of his mother's belly, he shall return naked to go as he came, & shall bear away nothing of his labour, which he job. 1. 21. hath caused to pass by his hand. Wisd. 7, 5. 1. Tim. 6, 7. 15 And this also is an evil sickness (that) in all points as he came, so shall he go, and what profit hath he that he hath travailed for the m Meaning, in vain, & 〈◊〉 profit. wind? 16 Also all his days he eateth in n In 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 of mind. darkness with much grief, and (in) his sorrow & anger 17 Behold then, what I have 〈◊〉 good, that it is comely to o Read Chap. 3, 22 eat, and to drink, & to take pleasure in all his labour, wherein he travaileth under the sun, the (whole) number of the days of his life, which God giveth him for this is his portion. 18 Also to every man to whom God hath given riches & treasures, & giveth him power to eat thereof, and to take his part, and to enjoy his labour: this is the gift of God. 19 Surely he will not much remember the days of his p He will take no great thought for the pains that he 〈◊〉 endured in 〈◊〉. life, because God answereth to the joy of his heart. CHAP. VI The miserable estate of him to whom God hath given riches, and not the grace to use them. 1 THere is an evil, which I saw under the sun, and it is much among men: 2 A man to whom God hath given riches and treasures and honour, and he wanteth no thing for his soul of all that it desireth: but a He showeth that it is the plague of God when the rich man hath not a liberal heart to use his 〈◊〉. God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a strange man shall eat it up: this is vanity and this is an evil sickness. 3 If a man beget an hundredth (children) and live many years, & the days of his years be multiplied, & his soul be not b If be can never have enough. satisfied with good things, & he be not c As we see often 〈◊〉, hat the co 〈◊〉 man either 〈◊〉 into crimes that 〈◊〉 death, or is murdered or drowned or 〈◊〉 himself or such like, & so lacketh the honour of burial which is the last office of humanity. buried, I say that an untimely fruit is better than he. 4 For d Meaning, the untimely frure whoselife did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 profit or 〈◊〉 a nigh. he cometh into vanity and goeth into darkness: & his name shallbe covered with darkness. 5 Also he hath not seen the sun, nor known it: (therefore) this hath more rest than the other. 6 And if he had lived a thousand years twice told, and had seen no good, shall not all go to one place? 7 All the labour of man (is) for his mouth: yet the e His desire and affection. soul is not filled, 8 For what hath the wise man more than the fool? what hath the poor that f That knoweth to use his goods well in the judge meant of men. knoweth how to walk before the living? 9 The g To be content with that which God hath given is better than to follow the desires that never can be satisfied. sight of the eye is better than to walk in the lusts: this also is vanity and vexation of spirit. 10 What is that that hath been? the name thereof is now named: and it is known that it is man: and he can not strive with him that is h Meaning God who will make him to feel that he is mortal. stronger than he. CHAP. VII. divers precepts to follow that which is good, and to avoid the 〈◊〉. 1 SVrely there be many things that in crease vanity: (and) what availeth it man? 2 For who knoweth what is a There is no sta te, wherein man can live to have 〈◊〉 quietness in this life. good for man in the life (and) in the number of the days of the life of his vanity, seeing he maketh them as a * shadow? For who can show unto man what job. 14. 2. shallbe after him under the sun? Psal. 145, 4. Piou. 22. 1. 3 * A good name (is better) than a good ointment, and the day of b He speaketh thus after the iud gement of the fl 〈◊〉, which thinketh death to be the end of all evils or else, because that this 〈◊〉 death is the entering into life everlasting. death, than the day that one is born. 4 It is better to go to the house of c where wemaie se the hand of God and learn to examine our lives. mourning then to go to the house of feasting, because this is the end of all men: and the living shall lay it to his heart. 5 Anger is better than laughter: for by a sad look the heart is made better. 6 The heart of the wise (is) in the house of more urning but the heart of fools (is) in the house of mirth. 7 Better it is to hear there book of a wise man than that a man should hear the song of fools. 8 For like the noise of the d which 〈◊〉 for a while and profit nothing. thorns under the por, so (is) the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. 9 Surely oppression maketh a wise man e A man that is esteemed wise, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to oppression, be cometh like a beast. mad and there ward destroyeth the heart. 10 The f He noteth 〈◊〉 lightness: which 〈◊〉 and suddenly leave it of again. end of a thing is better than the beginning thereof, (and) the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 11 Be not thou of an hasty spirit to be angry: for anger rests in the bosom of fools. 12 Say not thou, Why is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire g Murmur not against God when he 〈◊〉 haduersities for man's 〈◊〉. wisely of this thing. 13 Wisdom is good with an h He answereth to them that 〈◊〉 me not wisdom except riches be joined there with 〈◊〉 that both are the gifts of God, but that wisdom is far more excellent & 〈◊〉 be without riches. inheritance, and excellent to them that see the sun. 14 For (man shall rest) in the shadow of wisdom, and in the shadow of silver: but the excellency of the knowledge of wisdom giveth life to the possessers thereof. 15 Behold the work of God: for who can make * strait that which he hath made crooked? Chap. 1. 15. 16 In the day of wealth be of good comfort, & in the day of affliction i Consider wherefore God doth sendit and 〈◊〉 may comfort end. consider God also hath made this contrary to that, to the intent that man should find k That man should be able to conrrolle nothing in his works. nothing after him. 17 I have seen all things in the days of my vanity there is a 〈◊〉 man that perisheth in his l Meaning, that cruel 〈◊〉 put the godly to death and 〈◊〉 the wicked go free. justice, and there is a wicked man that continueth long in his malice. 18 Be not thou just m Boast not to much of thine own justice and wisdom. overmuch, neither make thyself over wise: wherefore should est thou be desolate? 19 Be not thou wicked n Tarry not long when thou 〈◊〉 add monished to come out of the way of wickedness. overmuch, neither be thou foolish: wherefore shouldest thou perish not in thy time? 20 It is good that thou lay hold on o 〈◊〉 wit, on these admonitions that go before. this: but yet withdraw not thy hand from p Consider what desolation and destruction shall come, if thou do not 〈◊〉 them. that: for he that fears God, shall come for the of them all. 21 Wisdom shall strengthen the wise man more than ten mighty princes that are in the city. 22 * Surely there is no man justin the earth, 1. King. 〈◊〉. 46. that doth good and sinneth not. 2. 〈◊〉. 6. 48. 23 Give not thy q Credit them not neither 〈◊〉 for them. heart also to all the words 〈◊〉. 20. 9 that men speak, jest thou do he are thy 1. john. 1. 8. servant cursing thee. 24 For often times also thy heart knoweth that thou likewise hast “ Or, spoken 〈◊〉 of others. cursed others. 25 All this have I proved by wisdom: I thought I will be wise, but it went far from me. 26 It is far of, what many r Meaning, wisdom. it be? and it is a profound deepness, who can find it? 27 I have compassed about, (both) I and mine heart to know and to inquire and to search wisdom and reason, and to know the wickedness of folly, and the foolishness of madness, 28 And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is (as) nets and snares, (and) her hands, (as) bands he that is good before God, shallbe delivered from her, but that sinner shallbe taken by her. 29 Behold, says the Preacher, this have I found (seeking) one by one to s That is, to come to a conclusion. find the count: 30 And yet my soul seeketh, but I find it not: I have found one man of a thousand: but a woman among them all have I not found. 31 Only lo, this have I found, that GOD hath made man righteous: but they have sought many t And so are cause of their own 〈◊〉. inventions. CHAP. VIII. 2 To obey Princes and Magistrates. 17 The works of God pass man's knowledge. 1 WHo is as the wise man? & who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? the wisdom of a man doth make his a That is, doth 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 & prosperity. face to shine: and the b Where as before he was proud & 〈◊〉, he shall become humble & 〈◊〉. strength of his face shallbe changed. 2 I (advertise thee) to take heed to the c That is, that thou obey the King, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that thou hast made for the same cause. mouth of the King, and to the word of the oath of God. 3 d Withdraw 〈◊〉 thyself lightly from the 〈◊〉 of thy prince. Haste not to go for the of his sight: stand not in an evil thing: for he will do whatsoever pleaseth him. 4 Where the word of the King is, (there is) power, and who shall say unto him, What dost thou? 5 He that keepeth the commandment, shall know none evil thing, and the heart of the wise shall know the e That is, when time is to obey, & how far he should obey. time and judgement. 6 For to every purpose there is a time and judgement because the f Man of himself is miserable, and therefore aught to dono hang to increase the same, but to work all things by wisdom, and counsel. misery of man is great, upon him. 7 For he knoweth not that which shallbe: for who can tell him when it shallbe? 8 Man is not Lord g Man hath no power to save his own life, & therefore must not rash lie cast himself into danger. over the Spirit to retain the Spirit: neither hath he power in the day of death, nor deliverance in the battle, neither shall wickedness deliver the 〈◊〉 thereof. 9 All this have I seen, and have given mine heart to every work, which is wrought under the sun, (and I saw) a time that man ruleth over man to his own h As cometh often times to tyrants, and wicked 〈◊〉 hurt. 10 And likewise I saw the wicked buried, and i That is, others as wicked as they. they returned, and they that came from the holy k They that feared God, & Worshipped him according 〈◊〉 he had appointed. place, were yet forgotten in the city where they had done right: this also is vanity. 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not l where justice is delayed, there sin reigneth. executed speedily, therefore the heart of the children of men is fully set in them to do evil. 12 Though a sinner do evil an hundredth times, & (God) prolongeth (his days,) yet I know that it shallbe well with them that fear the Lord, and do reverence before him. 13 But it shall not be well to the wicked, neither shall he prolong (his) days: (he shallbe) like a shadow, because he fears not before God. 14 There is a vanity, which is done upon the earth, that there be righteous men to whom it cometh according to the m Which are punished as though they were wicked as Chip. 7. 16. work of the wicked: and there be wicked men to whom it cometh according to the work of the just. I thought also that this is vanity. 15 And I praise joy: for there is no goodness to man under the sun, save n Read Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 to eat and to drink and to rejoice: for this is adjoined to his labour, the days of his life that God hath given him under the sun. 16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to behold the business that is done on earth, that neither day nor night the eyes of man take sleep, 17 Then I beheld the whole work of God, that man can not find out the work that is wrought under the sun: for the which man laboureth to seek it, and can not find it yea, and though the wise man think to know it, he can not find it. CHAP. IX. 1 By not outward thing can man know whom God loveth or hateth. 12 No man knoweth his end. 16 Wisdom excels strength. 1 I Have surely given mine heart to all this, and to declare all this, that the just, and the wise, and their works (are) in the hand of God: and no man knoweth either love or a Meaning, what things he aught to choose or 〈◊〉 or man knoweth not by these outward things, that is by 〈◊〉 or adversity, whom God doth favour or hate: 〈◊〉 he sendeth them aswell to the wicked as to the godly. hatred of all (that is) before them. 2 All things (come) alike to all: and the same condition (is) to the just and to the wicked, to the good and to the pure, & to the polluted, and to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as (is) the good so (is) the summoner, he that sweareth, as he that fears an oath. 3 This is evil among all that is done under the sun, that there is one b In outward things as riches, & poverty, sickness, and health there is no difference between the godly, & the Wicked: but the difference is that the godly are assured by faith of God's favour and assistance. condition to all, and also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness (is) in their hearts while they live, & after that, (they go) to the dead. 4 surely whosoever is joined to all the living, there is hope: for it is better to a c He noteth the Epicures, and carnal men, which made their belly their God, and had no pleasure but in this life, wishing rather to be an ab jest, & vilepersone in this life, than a man of authority, and so to die, which is meant by the dog and lion. living dog, then to a dead lion. 5 For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know nothing at all: neither have they any more are ward: for their remembrance is forgotten. 6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy is now perished, and they have no more portion for ever, in all that is done under the sun. 7 Go, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a cheerful heart: for GOD now d They flatter themselves to be in God's favour, because they have all things in abundance. accepteth thy works. 8 At all times let thy garments be e Reiouce, bemery, and spare for no cost, thus speak the wicked 〈◊〉. white, and let not oil be lacking upon thine head. 9 ” Ebr. regard the life. * Rejoice with the wife whom thou hast loved all the days of the life of thy vanity, which (God) hath given thee under the sun all the days of thy vanity: for this is thy portion in the life, & in thy travail wherein thou laborest under the sun. 10 All that thy hand shall find to do, do it 〈◊〉, 5, 18. with (all) thy power: for there is neither work nor invention, nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whether thou goest. 11 I returned, and I saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the 〈◊〉 to the strong, nor yet bread to the wise, nor also riches to men of understanding, neither yet favour to men of knowledge: but time and f Thus the Worldlings say to prove that all things are lawful for them and 〈◊〉 that to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, which is done by the providence of God. chance cometh to them all. 12 For neither doth man know his g That is, he doth not foresee what 〈◊〉 come. time, (but) as the fish, which are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare: so are the children of man snaredin the evil time when it falls upon them suddenly. 13 I have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it is great unto me. 14 A little city and few men in it, and a great King came against it, and compassed it about, and builded forts against it. 15 And there was found therein a poor and wise man, and he delivered the City by his wisdom: but none remembered this poor man. 16 Then said I, Better is wisdom them strength: yet the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not herded. 17 The words of the wise are more herded in quietness, than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18 Better is wisdom than weapons of war but one sinner destroyeth much good. CHAP. X. 1 The difference of foolishness and wisdom. 11 A slanderer is like a serpent that can not be charmed. 16 Of foolish Kings, and drunken princes. 17 And of good Kings and princes. 1 DEad flies cause to stink, and putrefy the ointment of the apothecary: (so doth) a little folly him that is in estimation for wisdom, (and) for glory. 2 The heart of a a So that he doth all things well, and justly, where as the fool doth the 〈◊〉. wise man (is) at his right hand: but the heart of a fool (is) at his left hand. 3 And also when the fool goeth by the way, his heart faileth, and he b By his doings he be wraieth himself. telleth unto all that he is a fool. 4 If the c If thy superior be angry with thee, be thou discrete, and not moved. spirit of him that ruleth, rise up against thee, leave not thy place: for gentleness pacifieth great sins. 5 There is an evil (that) I have seen under the sun, as an d Meaning, that it is an evil thing when they that are in authority, fail, and do not their duty. error that proceedeth from the face of him that ruleth. 6 Folly is set in great excellency, and the e They that are rich in Wisdom and virtue. rich set in the low place. 7 I have seen servants on horses & princes walking as servants on the ground. 8 * He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it, and Psal. 7. 16. he that breaketh the hedge, a serpent shall prover. 26 27. bite him. Eccles. 27. 30. 9 He that removeth stones, shall hurt himself thereby, (&) he that cutteth wood, shallbe in danger thereby. 10 If they run be blunt, and one hath not whet the edge, he must then put to more f Without wisdom what soever a man taketh in hand, turneth to his own hurt. strength but the excellency to direct a thing (is) wisdom. 11 If the serpent bite, when he is not charmed: no better is a babbler, 12 The words of the mouth of a wise man (have) grace: but the lips of a fool devour himself. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth (is) foolishness, and the latter end of his mouth (is) wicked madness. 14 For the fool multiplieth words, (saying) Man knoweth not what shall be: & who can fall him what shallbe after him? 15 The labour of the foolish doth weary him for he knoweth not to go into the g The ignorance and beastliness of the wicked is such, that they know nor common things, and yet will they discuss high 〈◊〉. city. 16 Woe to thee, o land, when thy King (is) a h That is, without wisdom & counsel. child, and thy princes i Are given to 〈◊〉 lusts & pleasures. eat in the morning. 17 Blessed art thou, o land, when thy King (is) the son k Meaning, when he is noble for virtue and wisdom and with the 〈◊〉 of God. of nobles, and thy princes eat in time, for strength and not for drunkenness. 18 By slothfulness the roof of the house goeth to decay, and by the idleness of the hands the house droppeth through. 19 They prepare bread for laughter, & wine comforteth the living, but silver answereth to all. 20 Curse not the King, not not in thy thought, neither curse the rich in thy bed chamber for the l Thou canst 〈◊〉 work evil so 〈◊〉, but it shall be known. foul of the heaven shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings, shall declare the matter. CHAP. XI. 1 To be liberal to the poor. 4 Not to doubt of God's providence. 8 All worldly prosperity is but vanity. 9 God will judge all. 1 CAst thy bread upon the a That is, be liberal to the poor, and though it seem to be as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on the Sea, yet it shall bring thee 〈◊〉. waters: for after many days thou shalt find it. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight: for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the b At the clouds that are full, power 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, so the rich that have abundance, must distribute it liberally. clouds be full, they will power forth rain upon the earth: and if the c He exhorteth to be liberal, while we 〈◊〉 for after there is 〈◊〉. tre do fall toward the South, or toward the North, in the place that the tre falls, there it shallbe. 4 He that observeth the d He that fears inconveniences, when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, shall never do his duty. wind, shall not sow, he that regardeth the clouds, shall not reap. 5 As thou knowest not which is the way of the spirit, (nor) how the bones (do grow) in the womb of her that is with child: so thou knowest not the work of God that worketh all. 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening let not thy hand e Be not weary of well doing. rest: for thou knowest not whether shall prospero, this or f That is, which of thy works are most agreeable to God. that, or whether both shallbe alike good. 7 Surely the light is a pleasant thing: and it is a good thing to the eyes to see the sun. 8 Though a man live many years, (and) in them all he rejoice, yet he shall remember the days of g That is, of affliction and trouble. darkness, because they are many, all that cometh (is) vanity. 9 h He derideth them that set their delight in 〈◊〉 pleasures, as though God would not call them to an account. Rejoice, o young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth: and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: but know that for all these things, God will bring thee to judgement. 10 Therefore take away i To wit, anger, & 〈◊〉. grief out of thy heart, and 'cause evil k Meaning, carnal lusts whereunto 〈◊〉 is given. to depart from thy flesh. for 〈◊〉 hold and youth (are) vanity. CHAP. XII. 1 To think on God in youth and not to differre till age. 7 The soul returns to God. 11 Wisdom is the gift of God and consists in fearing him and keeping his commandments. 1 REmember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years approach, wherein thou shalt say: I have no pleasure in them: 2 While the sun is not dark, nor the light, nor the moon, nor the stars, nor the a Besore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for when the clouds remain 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, man's grief is increased. clouds return after the rain: 3 When the b The hands, which keep the body. keepers of the house shall tremble, and the c The legs. strong men shall bow themselves, & the d The teeth. grinders shall cease, because they are few, and they wax dark that e The eyes. look out by the windows: 4 And the f The lips, or mouth. doors shall be shut without by the base sound of the g When the chaws shall scarce open & not be able to chew no more. grinding, and he shall rise up at the voice of the h He 〈◊〉 not be able to step. bird: and all the i That is, he wind pipes, or the ears shallbe 〈◊〉 and not able to hear singing. daughters of singing shallbe abased. 5 Also they shallbe afraid of the k To climb high because of their weakness, or they stoop down, as though they 〈◊〉 afraid jest any thing should hit them. high thing, and fear (shallbe) in l They shall 〈◊〉 as they go, as though they were afraid. the way, and the almond tre shall m Their head shall be as white as the blossoms of an almond tre. flourish and the n They shallbe able to bear nothing. grasshopper shallbe a burden, and concupiscence shallbe driven away: for man goeth to the house of his age, & the mourners go about in the street. 6 While the o Meaning the 〈◊〉 row of the back bone and the sinews. silver cord is not lengthened, nor the golden p The 〈◊〉 skin that covereth the brain, which is in colour like gold. ewer broken, nor the q That is, the veins. pitcher broken at the r Meaning, the liver. well, nor the s 〈◊〉 is the head. wheel broken at the t That is, the heart out of the which the head 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the powers of life. cistern: 7 And dust return to the earth as it was, and the u The soul in continently either goeth to joy or 〈◊〉, & stoup 〈◊〉 not as the wicked imagine. spirit return to GOD that gave it. 8 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all (is) vanity. 9 And the more wise the Preacher was, the more he taught the people knowledge, & caused them to hear, and searched forth, and prepared many parables. 10 The Preacher sought to find out pleasant words, and an upright writing, (even) the words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails x Which are well 〈◊〉 by the ministers, whom he calleth 〈◊〉. fastened by the masters of the assemblies, (which) are given by one y That is, by God. pastor. 12 And of other things besides these, my son, take thou heed: for there is none end in making many z These 〈◊〉 can not he 〈◊〉 in books, or learned by 〈◊〉, but God must instruct the heart that thou may only know that wisdom is the true felicity, & the way thereunto is to fear God. books and much reading is a weariness of the flesh. 13 Let us hear the end of all: fear God and keep his commandments: for this is the whole (duty) of man. 14 For God will bring every work unto judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good or evil. AN ” Ebr a song of 〈◊〉 so called because it is the chiefest of those 〈◊〉. Which Solomon made atis 〈◊〉, 1, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 EXCELLENT SONG which was Salomons. THE ARGUMENT. IN this Song, Salomon by most sweet and comfortable allegories and parables describeth the perfit love of jesus Christ, the true Salomon and King of peace, and the faithful soul or his Church, which he hath sanctified and appointed to be his spouse, holy, chaste and without reprehension. So that here is declared the singular love of the bridegroom toward the bride, and his great and excellent benefits wherewith he doth enrich her of his pure bounty and grace without any of her deservings Also the earnest affection of the Church which is in flamed with the love of Christ desiring to be more and more joined to him in 〈◊〉, and not to be forsaken for any spot or blemish that is in her. CHAP. I 1 The familiar talk and mystical communication of the 〈◊〉 love between jesus Christ & his Church. 6 The domestical enemies that persecute the Church. 1 LEt a This is spoken in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 soul, inflamedwith the desire of Christ, Whom she 〈◊〉. him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine. 2 Because of the b The feeling of thy great been efites. savour of thy good ointments thy name (is as) an ointment powered out: therefore the c They that are pure in heart and 〈◊〉. virgins love thee. 3 d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 confess that 〈◊〉 can not come to christ except they be 〈◊〉. Draw me: we will run after thee: the King hath brought me into his e Meaning, the secret joy that is not 〈◊〉 to the World. chambers: we will rejoice and be glad in thee: we will remember thy love more than wine: the righteous do love thee. 4 I am f The Church confess her 〈◊〉 & sin, but ha' he confidence in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. black, o daughters of jerusalem, but comely, as the fruits of g Kedar 〈◊〉 Ishmaels' son, of whom came the Arabians that dwelled in tents. Kedár, (&) as the h 〈◊〉 Within were all set With precious 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉. curtains of Salomon. 5 Regard you me not because I am i Consider not the Church by the out Ward appearance. black: for the k The corruption of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sin, and 〈◊〉 sun hath looked upon me. The l Mine own brethren, Which 〈◊〉 have most 〈◊〉 me. sons of my mother were angry against me they made me the keeper of the vines: but I m 〈◊〉 confesseth her own negligence. kept not mine own wine. 6 Show me, n The spouse feeling her 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 to her house band only for 〈◊〉. (o thou,) whom my soul loveth, where thou fedest, where thou liest at noon: for why should I be as she that turneth aside to the flocks of o 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 called to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, and they 〈◊〉 forth their own dreams in 〈◊〉 of thy 〈◊〉. thy companions? 7 p 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to his Church bidding them that are 〈◊〉, to go to the 〈◊〉 to learn. If thou know not, o thou the falrest among, women get thee forth by the steps of the flock, and feed thy kids by the tents of the shepherds. 8 I have compared thee, o my love, to the trou pe of horses in the q 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and excellency 〈◊〉 was no worldly 〈◊〉 to be compared unto thee. charets of Pharaóh. 9 Thy cheeks are comely with rows of stones, and thy neck with chains. 10 We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver. 11 r The Church 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 oh the 〈◊〉 of Christ. While the King was at his repast, my spikenard gave the smell thereof. 12 My well-beloved (is as) a bundle of myrrh unto me he shall lie between my s He shall be most 〈◊〉 unto me. breasts. 13 My well-beloved (is as) a cluster of camphor unto me in the vines of Engédi. 14 My love, behold, thou art t 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉. fair behold, thou art fair thy eyes (are like) doves 15 My well-beloved, behold, thou art fair and pleasant: also our u That is, the heart of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in Christ 〈◊〉 eth by 〈◊〉. bed is green: the beams of our house (are) cedars. CHAP. II 3 The Church desireth to rest under the shadow of Christ 8 She heareth his voice. 14 She is compared to the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 And the enemies to the foxes. 1 I Am the rose of the field, (and) the lily of the valleys. 2 Like a lily among the thorns, so (is) my a Thus Christ prefereth his Church above all other things. love among the daughters. 3 b The 〈◊〉 seethe her great desire 〈◊〉 her husband, but her 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 her, and 〈◊〉 she 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉, and felt it. Like the apple tre among the trees of the forest: so (is) my well-beloved among the sons (of men:) under his shadow we had I delight, and sat down: and his fruit (was) sweet unto my mouth. 4 He brought me into the wine cellar, & love (was) his ban ner over me. 5 Stay me with flagons, and comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love. 6 His left hand (is) under mine head, & his right hand doth embrace me. 7 c Christ 〈◊〉 them Which have to do in the 〈◊〉, as it 〈◊〉 by a solemn 〈◊〉 that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 thereof. I charge you, o daughters of jerusalemm, by the roes and by the hinds of the field, that you stir not up, nor waken (my) love until she please. 8 d This is 〈◊〉 of Christ, who took upon him our na 〈◊〉 to come to help 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (It is) the voice of my well-beloved behold, he cometh leaping by the mountains, & skipping by the hills. 9 My well-beloved is like a roe, or a young heart: lo, he e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the cloak of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, standeth behind our brickwall, looking forth of the windows, showing himself through the f So that We can not have 〈◊〉 knowledge of him in this life. grates. 10 My well-beloved spoke & said unto me, Arise, my love, my fair one, & come thy way 11 For behold, g That is, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by the coming of Christ 〈◊〉 here 〈◊〉 by the spring 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 all things 〈◊〉. winteris past: the rain is changed, and is go away. 12 The flowers appear in the earth: the time of the singing of birds is come, & the voice of the turtleis herded in our land. 13 The figtree hath brought forth her young figs: and the vines with (their) small grapeshave cast a savour: arise my love, my fair one, and come away. 14 My dove, that art in the h Thou that art as 〈◊〉 of thy sins, come and show thyself unto me. holes of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, show me thy sight, let me hear thy voice: for thy voice is sweet: and thy sight comely. 15 Take us the foxes, the i Suppress the 〈◊〉 while they are young, that is, when they begin to show their 〈◊〉 and destroy the vine of the Lord little foxes, which destroy the vines: for our vines (have) small grapes. 16 My well-beloved (is) mine, and I am his: he feedeth among the lilies, 17 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away: return, my well-beloved, (and) be like a k The Church 〈◊〉 Christ to be most ready to help her in all dangers. roe, or a young hart upon the mountains of Béther. CHAP. III 1 The Church desireth to be joined in separably to Christ her husband 6 Her deliverance out of the wilderness. 1 IN my bed by a The Church by night, that is in troubles seeketh to Christ, but is not 〈◊〉 herded night I sought him that my soul loved: I sought him, but I found him not 2 I will rise (therefore) now, and go about in the city, by the streets and by the open places, (&) will b Showing that although We be not herded at 〈◊〉 first, yet we must still continued in 〈◊〉 till 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. seek him that my soul loveth I sought him, but I found him not. 3 The c which declareth that we must 〈◊〉 unto all, of whom we 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 any 〈◊〉 watchmen that went about the city, found me: (to whom I said,) Have you seen him whom my soul loveth? 4 When I had past a little from them, than I found him whom my soul loved: I took hold on him and left him not, till I had brought him unto my mother's house into the chamber of her that conceived me. 5 d Read Chap 2. 7. I charge you, o daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes and by the hinds of the field, that you stir not up, nor waken (my) love until she please. 6 Who is she that cometh up out of the e This is 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of Israel, which Was led by the wilderness 〈◊〉 years. wilderness like pillars of smoke perfumed with myrrh and incense, (and) with all the ” 〈◊〉. powdre. spices of the merchant? 7 Behold his f Bythe bed 〈◊〉 meant the Temple, Which Solomon made. bed, which is Salomons: threescore strong men (are) round about it, of the valiant men of Israel, 8 They all handle the sword, (and are) expert in war, every one (hath) his sword upon his thigh for the fear g He 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 watch, which kept the 〈◊〉. by night. 9 King Salomon made himself a “ Or, 〈◊〉. palace of the trees of Lebanón. 10 He made the pillars thereof of silver, (&) the pavement thereof of gold, the hangings thereof of purple, whose mids (was) paved with the love of the daughters of Jerusalem. 11 Come forth, you h All you, that are of the number of the faithful. daughters of Zionn, and behold the King Solomon with the i Christ become man Was 〈◊〉 by thelove of God With the 〈◊〉 crown of his 〈◊〉. crown, where with his mother crowned him in the day of his marriage, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. CHAP. four 1 The praises of the Church. 7 She is without blemish in his sight. 9 The love of Christ towards her. 1 BEhold, thou art a Because Christ 〈◊〉 in his Church, he 〈◊〉 all that is in her. fair, my love: behold, thou art fair: thy eyes (are like) the doves: among thy locks * thy here is like the b He hath 〈◊〉 to the multitude of the faithful, which are many in number. flock of goats, which look Chap. 6. 4. down from the mountain of Gilead. 2 Thy teeth (are) like a flock of (sheep) in good order, which go up from the washing which every one bring out 〈◊〉, and none is barren among them. 3 Thy lips are like a thread of scarlet and thy talk is comely: thy temples (are) within thy locks as a piece of a pomegranate. 4 Thy neck is as the tower of David built for defence: a thousand shields hung therein, (and) all the targets of the strong men. 5 Thy two c Wherein are knowledge, and zeal, two precious jewels. breasts (are) as two young roes that are twins, feeding among the lilies. 6 Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will go into the mountain of myrrh and to the mountain of incense. 7 Thou art all fair, my love, and there is no spotin thee. 8 d Christ promises his Church to call his faithful from all the corners of the World. Come with me from Lebanon, (my) spouse (even) with me from Lebanonn, (and) look from the top of Amanáh, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions (and) from the mountains of the leopards. 9 My e Christ 〈◊〉 his Church sister in respect that he had taken the flesh of 〈◊〉. sister, (my) spouse, thou hast wounded mine heart: thou hast wounded mine heart with one of thy f In that he maden his Church be. 〈◊〉, and rich, he loved his 〈◊〉 her. eyes, (and) with a chain of thy neck. 10 My sister, (my) spouse, how fair is thy love? how much better is thy love then wine? and the savour of thine ointments then all spices? 11 Thy g Because of thy confession & thanksgiving. lips, (my) spouse, drop (as) honey combs: honey and milk are under thy tongue, and the savour of thy garments (is) as the savour of Lebanón. 12 My sister my spouse (is as) a garden enclosed, as a spring shut up, (and) a fountain sealed up. 13 Thy plants (are as) an orchard of pomegranates with sweet fruits, (as) camphor, spikenard, 14 (Even) spikenard, and safran, calamus, and cinnamon with all the trees of incense, myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices. 15 h The Church confesseth that all 〈◊〉 glory, and 〈◊〉 cometh of 〈◊〉 who is the 〈◊〉 fountain of all grace. O fountain of the gardens, o well ofliving waters, and the springs of Lebanón. 16 Arise, o i She desireth Christ to comfort her, and to power the graces of his Spirit upon her, which Spirit is meant by the North and South win. North, and come o South, (and) blow on my garden that the spices there of may flow out: let my well-beloved come to his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit. CHAP. V. 1 Christ calleth his Church to the participation of all Chap. V. his treasures. 2 She heareth his voice. 6 She confesseth her nakedness. 10 She praiseth Christ her husband. 1 I Am come in to my a The garden signifieth the kingdom of Christ where heprepareth the banquet for his elect. garden, my sister, my spouse: I gathered my myrrh with my spice: I ate mine honey comb with mine honey, I 〈◊〉 my wine with my milk: eat, o friends, drink, and make you merry, o well-beloved. 2 b The spouse says that she is troubled with the cares of worldly things, which is meant by sleeping. I sleep, but mine heart waketh, (it is) the voice of my well-beloved that knocketh, (saying,) Open unto me; my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for mine head is full of dew, and my locks with the drops of the c Declaring the long patience of the Lord toward sinners. night. 3 I have put of my d The spouse confesseth her nakedness, and that of herself she hath nothing: or seeing that 〈◊〉 is once made clean, she promises not to 〈◊〉 herself again. coat, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them? 4 My well-beloved put in his hand by the hole (of the door,) and ” Ebr. My bowels were moved towards him. mine heart was affectioned toward him. 5 I rose up to open to my well-beloved, and mine hands did drop down myrrh, and my e The spouse which should be anointed of Christ, shall not find him if she think to anoint him with 〈◊〉 good works. fingers pure myrrh upon the handels of the bars. 6 I opened to my well-beloved: but my well beloved was go, and passed: mine heart was go when he did speak: I sought him, but I cold not find him I called him, but he answered me not. 7 The f These are the false teachers, Which wound the conscience with their traditions. watchmen that went about the City, found me they smote me (and) wounded me: the watchmen of the walls took away my vail from me. 8 I charge you, g She asketh of them which are godly (forasmuch as the law and salvation should come out of zion and jerusalem) that they would direct 〈◊〉 to Christ. daughters of Jerusalem, if you find my well-beloved, that you tell him that I am sick of love. 9 h Thus say they of Jerusalem. O the fairest among women, what is thy well-beloved more than (other) well-beloved? what is thy well-beloved more than (another) lover, that thou dost so charge us. 10 My well-beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest often thousand. 11 His i She describeth Christ to be of per 〈◊〉 beauty, and comeliness. head (is as) fine gold, his locks curled, (and) black as a raven. 12 His eyes (are) like doves upon the rivers of waters, which are washed with milk, (&) remain by the full (vessels.) 13 His cheeks (are) as a bed of spices, (and as) sweet flowers, (and) his lips (like) lilies dropping down pure myrrh. 14 His hands (as) rings of gold set with the ” Ebr. Tars hish. chrysolite his belly like white ivory covered with sapphires. 15 His legs (are as) pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance as Lebanòn, excellent as the cedars. 16 His mouth (is as) sweet things, and he is wholly delectable: this is my well-beloved, & this is my lover, O daughters of Jerusalem. 17 k Hearing of the excellency of christ the faithful desire to know how to find him. O the fairest among women, whether is thy well-beloved go? whether is thy well-beloved turned aside, that we may seek him with thee? CHAP. VI 2 The Church assureth herself of the love of Christ. 3 The praises of the Church. 8 She is but one and undefiled. 1 MY well-beloved is go down into his a That is, is conversant here in earth among men. garden to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies. 2 I am my well-beloveds, and my well-beloved is mine, who feedeth among the lilies. 3 Thou art beautiful, my love, as b Which was a fair and strong 〈◊〉. 1. King. 14. 17 Tirzáh comely as jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners. 4 c This declareth the exceeding love of Christ toward his Church. Turn away thy eyes from me for they overcome me: * thy here is like a flock of goats, which look down from Gilead. 5 Thy teeth (are) like a flock of sheep, which Chap. 4. 1. go up from the washing, which every one bring out twins, & none is barren among them. 6 Thy temples (are) within thy locks as a piece of a pomegranate. 7 There are d Meaning, that the gifts are infinite which Christ to his Church: or that his 〈◊〉 are many in number. threescore Queens & fourscore concubines, and of the damsels without number. 8 (But) my dove is alone, (and) my undefiled she is the only (daughter) of her mother, and she is dear to her that bore her: the daughters have seen her and counted her blessed: (even) the Queens and the concubines, and they have praised her. 9 e He sheweth that the beginning of the Church was small, but that it grew up to a great multitude. Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, pure as the sun, terrible as an army with banners! 10 I went down to the f He went down into the Synagogue to see what 〈◊〉 came of the Law, and the 〈◊〉. garden of nuts, to see the fruits of the valley, to see if the vine budded, (and if) the pomegranates flourished. 11 g I found nothing but rebellion. I knew nothing, my soul set me h I ran as swift as the nobles of my people in their charets. as the charets of my noble people. 12 Return, return, o i O you people of jerusalem for jerusalem was called Shallem, which 〈◊〉 peace. Shulamite, return: return that we may behold thee. What shall you see in the Shulamite (but) as the company of an army? CHAP. VII. 1 The beauty of the Church in all her membres. 10 She is assured of Christ's love towards her. Chap. VII. 1 HOw beautiful are thy a He 〈◊〉 the comely beauty of the Church in every part, which is to be understand spiritual lie. doings with shoes, o princes daughter: the joints of thy thighs (are) like jewels: the work of the hand of a cunning work man. 2 Thy navel (is as) a round cup that wanteth not lick our: thy belly (is as) an heap of wheat compassed about with lilies. 3 b Read, Chap. 4. 5. Thy two breasts (are) as two young roes that are twins. 4 Thy neck (is) like a tower of ivory: thy eyes (are like) the fish pools in Heshbon by the gate of Bathrabbim: thy nose (is) as the tower of Lebanón, that looketh toward Damascus. 5 Thy head upon thee (is) as scarlet, and the bush of thy head like purple: the King (is) tied c He delighteth to come near thee & to be in thy company. in the “ Or galleries. rafters. 6 How fair art thou, and how pleasantart thou, O (my) love, in pleasures! 7 This thy statute is like a palm tree, and thy breasts like clusters. 8 I said, I will go up into the palm tre, I will take hold of her boughs: thy breasts shall now be like the clusters of the vine, & the savour of thy nose like apples. 9 And the roof of thy mouth like good wine, which goeth strait to my well beloved, and causeth the lips of the ancient to speak. 10 d This the spouse speaketh. I am my well-beloveds, and his desire is toward me. 11 Come, my well-beloved, let us go forth into the field let us remain in the villages. 12 Let us get up early to the vines, let us see if the e If the people that are called to Christ, bring forth any fruit. vine flourish (whether) it hath budded the smalegrape (or whether) the pomegranates flourish: there will I give thee my love. 13 The mandrakes have given a smell, and in our gates are all sweet things, new and old my well-beloved, I have kept (them) for thee. CHAP. VIII. 2 The Church will be taught by Christ. 3 She is upholden by him. 6 The vehement love where with Christ loveth her. 11 She is the vine that bringeth forth fruit to the spiritual Salomon, which is jesus Christ. 1 O a The Church call led of the 〈◊〉 speaketh thus to the Church of jerusalem. that thou werest as my brother that sucked the breasts of my mother: I would find thee without, I would kiss thee their they should not despise “ Or, me. thee, 2 I will lead thee (and) bring thee into my mother there's house (there) thou shalt teach me: (&) I will 'cause thee to drink spiced wine (and) new wine of the pomegranate. 3 b Read Chap. 〈◊〉. His left hand (shallbe) under mine head, & his right hand shall embrace me. 4 c Read Chap. 3. 5. I charge you, o daughters of Jerusalem, that you 〈◊〉 not up, nor waken (my) love, until she please: 5 [Who is this that cometh up out of the wilderness, leaning upon her well-beloved [I raised thee up under an apple tre: there thy mother conceived thee there she conceived that bore thee. 6 d The spouse desireth Christ to be joined in perpetual love with him. Set me as a seal on thy heart, (&) as a signet upon thy arm: for love (is) strong as death: ie lousy is cruel as the: the coals thereof (are) fiery coals, (&) a vehement flame, 7 Much water can not quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man should give all the substance of his house for love, they would greatly contemn it. 8 e The jewish Church speaketh this of the church of the Genti 〈◊〉. We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts what shall we do for our sister when she shallbe spoken for? 9 f If she be sure 〈◊〉 fast, she is 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 husband to dwell in. If she be a wall, we will build upon her a silver palace: and if she be a door, we will keep her in with boards of cedar. 10 g The Church promiseth fidelity & constancy. I am a wall & my breasts (are) as towers: then was I in his eyes as one that finds peace. 11 h This is the vinyeard of the Lord hired 〈◊〉, Mat. 22, 33. Solomon had a vine in Baal-hamonn: he gave the vine yard unto keepers: every one bringeth for the fruit there of a thousand (pieces) of silver. 12 (But) my vinyeard which is mine, is before me: to thee, o Solomon, (appertaineth) a thonsand (pieces of silver,) & two thousand to them that keep the fruit thereof, 13 O thou that dwellest in the i Christ dwelleth in his Church whose voice the faithful hear. gardens, the k The Church de 〈◊〉 Christ that if he departed from them, yet that he would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 help them 〈◊〉 their troubles. companions hearken unto thy voice: 'cause me to hear it. 14 O my well-beloved, * flee away, and be like unto the roc, or to the young heart upon the mountains of spices. ISAIAH. THE ARGUMENT. GOd, according to his promise Deut. 18, 15. that he would never leave his Church destitute of a Prophet, hath from time to time accompilshed the same: whose office was not only to declare unto the people the things to come, whereof they had a special revelation, but also to interpret & declare the Law, and to apply particularly the doctrine, contained briefly therein, to the utility and profit of those, to whom they thought it chief to appertain, and as the time and state of things required And principally in the declaration of the Law they had respect to three things, which promises & three atening of the Law: & thirdly, to the eovenant of grace & reconciliation, grounded upon our Saviour jesus Christ, who is the end of the Law. Whereunto they neither added nor diminished, but faithfully expounded the sense and meaning thereof. And according as God gave them understanding of things, they applied the promises particularly for the comfort of the Church and the members thereof, and also denounced the menaces against the enemies of the same: not for any care or regard to the enemies, but to assure the Church of their safeguard by the destruction of their enemies. And as touching the doctrine of reconciliation they have more clearly entreated it then Moses, and set for the more lively jesus Christ, in whom this covenant of reconciliation was made. In all these things Isaiáh did excel all the Prophets, and was most diligent to set out the same, with most vehement admonitions, reprehensions, and consolations: ever applying the doctrine, as, he saw that the disdease of the people required. He declareth also many notable prophecies which he had received of God, as touching the promise of the Messiáh, his office, and his kingdom Also of the favour of God toward his Church, the vocation of the Gentiles, and their union with the jews. Which are as most principal points contained in this book, and a gathering of his sermons that he preached. Which after certain days that they had stand upon the Temple door for the manner of the Prophets was to set up the sum of their doctrine for certain days that the people might the better mark it, as Isa, 8. 1. & Habak. 2. 2.) the Priests took it down and 〈◊〉 it among their registers: & so by God's providence these books were preserved as a monument to the Church for ever. As touching his person and time, he was of the King's stock: for Amoz his father was brother to Aziariáh King of Iudáh, as the best writers agree, and prophesied more than 64 years from the time of uzziáh unto the reign of Manasseh whose father in law he was (as the hebrews write) & of whom he was put to death And in reading of the Prophets this one thing among other is to be observed, that they speak of things to come as though they were now past, because of the certainty thereof, and that they cold not but come 〈◊〉 pass, because God had ordained them in his secret counsel, and so revealed them to his 〈◊〉. CHAP. I 2 Isaiáh reproveth the jews of their ingratitude and stub bernes, that neither for benefits nor punishment would amend. 11 He showeth why their sacrifices are rejected, and wherein God's true service standeth. 24 He prophesieth of the destruction of jerusalem. 25 And of the restitution thereof. A a That is, arevela tion or prophecy which was one of the two means, whereby God declared himself to his servants in old time as Nom. 12. 6. & therefore the Prophets were called Seers, 〈◊〉, Same 9 〈◊〉 Vision of Isaiáh, the son of Amóz, which he saw b Isaiah was chief sent to judah and Jerusalem, but not only: for in this book are prophe eyes concerning other nations all so. concerning Iudáh and Jerusalem: in the days of c Called also Azariah 2. King. read 2. King. from Chap 14 unto Chap. 21, and 2. Chro. from Chap. 25. unto Chap. 33 uzziáh, jothám, Ahaz & Hezekiàh Kings of judah. 2 Hear, o d Becau se men were obstinate and insensible, he calleth to the dumb creatures, which were more 〈◊〉 to obey God's word, as Deu 32. 1 heavens, and harken, o earth: for the Lord hath said, I have nourished and brought up e He declareth his great 〈◊〉 toward the jews, for asmuch as he chose them above all other nations to be his people & children, as Deu 10 15. children, but they have rebelled against me. 3 The f Themoste brute and dulbeasts do more acknowledge their duty toward their masters, them my people do toward me, of whom they have received benefits with out comparison. ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his masters cryb, (but) Israel hath not know: my people hath not understand. 4 Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity: a g There were not only wicked, as were their fathers but 〈◊〉 corrupt, and by their 〈◊〉 example infected others. seed of the wicked, corrupt children: they have forsaken the Lord: they have provoked the h That is, him that sanctifieth Isracl. holy one of israel to anger. they are go back ward. 5 Wherefore should you be i What availeth it to seek to amend you by pur〈◊〉 ent seeing the more I correct you, the more yerebell? smitten any more: for you fall away more and more, the whole k By naming the chief parts of the body, he signifieth, that there was no part of the whole body of the jews fire from his rods. head is sick, & the whole heart is heavy, 6 From the l Huerie part of the body, 〈◊〉 the lest as the chiefest was plagued. sole of the foot unto the head there (is) nothing whole therein (but) wounds, and swelling, and sores full of corruption: they have not been wrapped, m Their plagues were so grievous that they were incurable, and yet they would not repent nor bound up nor mollified with oil. 7 Your landis waste: your cities (are) burned with fire. strangers devour your land in your presence, and (it is) desolate like the oh verthrowe n Meaning, of them that devil far of which because they look for no advantage of that which remains destroy all before them. of strangers. 8 And the daughter of o That is, jerusalem. Zionn, shall remain like a cottage in a vinyeard, like a lodge in a garden of cucumbers (and) like a besieged city. 9 Except the Lord of hosts p Because that he will ever have a Church to call upon his Name. had reserved unto us, even a small remnant: we should have been q That is all destroyed. as Sodôm (and) should have be ne like unto Gomoráh. 10 Hear the word of the Lord, o r You that for your vices deserved all to be destroyed as they of Sodom sane that God of his mercy 〈◊〉 a little number, Lamen. 〈◊〉. 22. princes of sodom: hearken unto the Law of our God o people of Gomorah. 11 What have I to do with the multitude of your sacrifices, says the Lord I am full of the burned offerings of rams, & of the fat of fed beasts: and I s Although God 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉 for a time as aides and exercises of their faith: yet because the people had not faith nor 〈◊〉 ce, God decesteth them. Psal. 50 14. ier. 6. 20. amos 5. 21. mich. 〈◊〉. 7. desire not the blood of bullocks, nor of lambs, nor of goats. 12 When you come to appear before me, who required this of your hands to tread in my courts. 13 Bring no more oblations, t Without faith & 〈◊〉. in vain incense is an abomination unto me: I can not suffer (your) new moons, nor sabbats (nor) solemn days [(it is) iniquity] nor so lemne assemblies. 14 My soul hateth your u Your sacrifices offered in the new moons and feasts: he condemmeth hereby hypocrites, which think to please God with ceremonies, and they themselves are void of faith and mercy. new moons and your appointed feasts: they are a burden unto me: I am weary to be are (them.) 15 And when you shall stretch out your hands I will hide mine eyes from you: and though you make many prayers, I will not hear (for) your hands are full x He showeth that where men be given to avarice, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 which is meant by blood, there God will show his 〈◊〉, and not accept them, though they seem never so holy, as Chap. 59 3. of blood. 16 y By this outward washing, he means the spiritual: exhorting the jews to repent and amend their lives Wash you, make you clean: take away the evil of your works from before mine eyes: cease to do evil. 17 Learn to z This kind of reasoning, by the second table, the scriptures use in many places against the 〈◊〉, who pretend most holiness and religion in word, but when their charity and love toward their brothers hulde appear, they declare that they have neither faith nor religion. do well: seek judgement: relieve the oppressed: judge the fatherless (and) defend the widow. 18 Come now, a To know if I do accuse you without cause. and let us reason together, the Lord: though your sins were as crimson, they shallbe made b Jest sinners ss pretend any rigour on God's part, he only willeth them 〈◊〉 be pure in heart, and he will sorgive all their sins, were they 〈◊〉 so many or great. white as snow: thought they were read like scarlet, they shallbe as will. 19 If you c He showeth that whatsoever adversity man endureth, it aught to be 〈◊〉 to his own incredulity and disobedience. consent and obey, ey shall eat the good (things) of the land. 20 But if you refuse and be rebellious, you shallbe devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. 21 How is the d That is, jerusalem, which had promised fidelity unto me, as a wife to her husband. faithful city become an harlot? it was full of judgement and justice lodged therein, but now e Given to 〈◊〉 and extorcion, which he signified before by blood, 〈◊〉. (they are) murderers. 22 They f Wharsoever was pure in thee before, is now corrupt, though thou have an outward show. silver is become dross: thy wine is mixed with water. 23 Thy princes (are) rebellions and companions of g That is, they maintain the wicked and the 〈◊〉, and not only do not punis he them, but are themselves such. thieves: every one loveth gifts: and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the widows cause come before them. 24 Therefore says the Lord God of hosts, the h When God will show himself merciful to his Church, he calleth himself, The holy one of 〈◊〉: but when he hath to do with his enemies, he is called Mighty, as against whom no power is able to resist. mighty one of Israel, Ah, I will i I will take vengeance of mine and 〈◊〉 the lewes and so satisfy my desire by punishing them. Which thing yet he doth with a grief because of his covenant. ease me of mine adversities, and avenge me of mine enemies. 25 Then I will turn mine hand upon thee, and burn out thy dross, till it k Jest the faithful among them should be overcome with this threatening, he addeth this consolation. be pure, and take away all thy tin. 26 l It is only the work of God to 〈◊〉 the heart of man, which thing he doth because of his promise, made concerning the saluaction of his Church. And I will restore thy judges as at the first and thy counsellors at the beginning: afterward shalt thou be called a city of right teousnes (and) a faithful city. 27 Zión shallbe redeemed in judgement, and they that return in her, in m By justice is meant Gods faithful promise, which is the causs of the deliverance of his 〈◊〉. justice. 28 And the n The wicked shall not be partakers of GOD'S promise. Psal. 92. 9 destruction of thetransgressours and of the sinners shallbe together: and they that forsake the lord. shallbe consumed 29 For they shall be confounded for the o That is, the trees and pleasantplaces, where you commit idopatrie, which was forbidden. Deut. 16. 22 oaks which you have desired, and you shallbe ashamed of the gardens, that you have choose. 30 For you shallbe as an oak, whose leaf fadeth: & as a garden that hath no water. 31 And the strong shallbe as p The false GOD, wherein you put vour confidence, shall be consumed as easily, as a piece of tow. tow, and the maker thereof, as a spark: and they shall both burn together, and none shall (them.) CHAP. II 〈◊〉. 4. 1. 2 The Church shallbe restored by Christ, and the Gentiles called. 6 The punishment of the rebellious and obstinate. 1 THe word that I saianh the son of Amonz saw upon Iudáh and jerusalem. 2 * It a The decree and ordinance, of God touching the restoration of the Church, which is chief meant of the time of Christ shallbe in the last days, that the moun ta'en of the house of the Lord shallbe prepared in the top of the mountains, and b In an 〈◊〉 place to beseen & discerned. shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall c When the king doom of Christ shallbe enlarged by the preaching or, the doctrine. Here also 〈◊〉 declared the zeal of the children of God, when they are called flow unto it. 3 And many people shall go, and say. Come and let us go up to d Alluding to movatzion, where the visible Church them was the Lord, to the house of the God of Jaakob. and he will teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths for the e Meaning, the wholedoctrine of salvation. Lawshal go for the of Zión, and the word of the Lord from f This was accomplished when the Gospel was 〈◊〉 preachedin 〈◊〉, and from thence went through all the world. Jerusalem. 4 And g The lord, which is Christ, shall have all power given him. he shall judge among the nations, & h That they may acknowledge their sins, and turn to him. rebuke many people: they shall i He showeth the fruit of the peace which the Gospel should bring: to wit that 〈◊〉 should do good one to another, where as before they were enemies. break their sword also into mattocks, & their spares into scythes: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn k Hespeaketh not against the use of weapons and lawful war, but showeth how the heart of the godly shallbe effected one toward another: which peace and love doethbe gin and grow in this life, but shall be perfected, when we are joined with our head Christ jesus. to fight a nigh more, 5 O house of jaakob, come you, and let us l Seeing the Genti les will be so ready, make you haste and show them the way to worship God. walk in the light of the Lord 6 Surely thou m The Prophet seeing the small hope that he jews would complaineth to God, as though he had utterly forsaken them for their sins. hast forsaken thy people, the house of Iaakób, because they are n Full of the corru ptions that reigned chief in the East parts. full of the East (manners) & (are) socerers as the Philistines, o They altogether give themselves to the fashions of other nations. and a 〈◊〉 with strange children. 7 Their land also was full of p The Prophet first condemned their superstition & idolatry: next their 〈◊〉 and thirdly, their vain trust in 〈◊〉 means. silver and gold, and there (was) none end of their treasures: and land was full of horses, and their charets (were) infinite. 8 Their land also was full of idols: they worshipped the work of their own hands, which their own fingers have made, 9 And a man bowed himself, and a man q He noteth the nature of 〈◊〉 idolaters, which are never satisfied in their superstitions. humbled himself therefore r Thus the Prophet spoke, being inflamed 〈◊〉 the zeal of God's glory, and that he might, fear them with God's judgement. spare them not 10 Enter into the rock, & hide thee in the dust from before the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty. 11 The high look of man shallbe humbled, and the loftiness of men shallbe abased, and the LORD only shallbe exalted in s Meaning, 〈◊〉 as GOD shalbegin to execute his judgements. that day. 12 For the day of the LORD of hosts (is) upon all proud and haughty, and upon all that is exalted and it shallbe made low. 13 Even upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and exalted, and upon all the oaks of Bashan. 14 And upon all the high t By hightrees and mountains are 〈◊〉 them that are proud, and lofty, and think themselves most strong in this 〈◊〉. mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up. 15 And upon every high tower, and upon every strong brickwall. 16 And upon u He condemneth their vain 〈◊〉, which they had in strong holds, and in their rich merchandise which brought in vainepleasures, where with men's minds become 〈◊〉. all the ships of 〈◊〉, and upon all pleasant pictures, 17 And the haughtiness of men shallbe brought low, and the loftiness of men shallbe abased and the Lord shall only be exaltedin that day. 18 And the idols will he utterly destroy. 19 Then they shall go * Hoseah, 10. 8. * luk. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. * revel. 6. 〈◊〉. &. 9 6. into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, from before the fear of the Lord, and from the glory of his majesty, when he shall a rise to destroy the earth. 20 At that day shall man cast away his silver idols, and his golden idols [which they had made themselves to worship them] x They shall 〈◊〉 them into 〈◊〉 vile and 〈◊〉: places when 〈◊〉 perceive 〈◊〉 they are notable to help them. to the moles and to the backs. 21 To go into the hole of the rocks, and into the tops of ragged rocks from the glory of his majesty when he shall rise to destroy the earth. 22 Cease you from the man whose y Cast of your vain confidence of man whose life 〈◊〉 so frail, that it his nose, be stopped, he is dead, & consider that you have so do with God breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be esteemed CHAP. III 1 For to sin of the people God will take away the wise men and give foolish princes 14 The covetousness of the governors. 16 The pride of the women. 1 FOr lo, the Lord God of hosts will take Chap. III away from Jerusalem and from judáh the stay a Because they 〈◊〉 stead: their abundance and prosperirie, he showeth that they should be taken 〈◊〉 them. and the strength: (even) all the stay of bread, and all the stay of water, 2 The strong man, and the man of war, b The temporal governor & the minister. the judge and the Prophet, the prudent and the aged, 3 The captain of fifty, and the honourable, and the counselor, and the cunning artificer, and c By these he meaneth that God would take away every thing that was in any estimation, and wherein they had any 〈◊〉 to vaunt themselves. the eloquent man. 4 And I will appoint children (to be) their princes, and babes shall rule over them. 5 The people shallbe e For lack of good regiment & order. oppressed one of another, & every one by his neighbour: the d Not only 〈◊〉 age but in wit, meaners knowledge & strength. children shall presume against the ancient and the vile against the honourable. 6 When every one shall f He showeth that this plague shalbeso horrible that contrary to the communema 〈◊〉 of men, which by 〈◊〉 an 〈◊〉 us, none shallbe sound able or willing to be their governor. take hold of his brother of the house of his father, (& say,) Thou hast clothing thou shallbe our prince, and let this fall be under thy hand. 7 In that day he shall g 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 'cause him to for 〈◊〉 himself them to take such a dangerous 〈◊〉 upon him swear, saying, I can not be an helper: for there is no bread in mine house, nor clothing, (therefore) make me no prince of the people. 8 doubtless Jerusalem is fallen, and Iudáh is fallen down, because their tongue and works (are) against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his glory. 9 The h When God 〈◊〉 examine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, whereupon they now set an impudent face, 〈◊〉 shall find ma: ke of their 〈◊〉 in their forehead trial of their countenance testifieth against them, yea, they declare their sins, as Sodom, they hide them not. Woe be unto their souls for they have rewarded evil unto themselves. 10 i Be yethat 〈◊〉 godly assured that God will defend you in the mids of 〈◊〉 troubles. Say you, Surely it shallbe well with the just: for they shall eat the fruit of their. 11 Woe be to the wicked; it shallbe evil (with him) for the reward of his hands shallbe given him. 12 k Because the wicked people were more 〈◊〉 to their princes, then to 〈◊〉 commandments of God, he showeth that 〈◊〉 woldegive them 〈◊〉 princes, by whom they 〈◊〉 be manifest tokens of his wrath, because they should befoles and 〈◊〉. Children (are) extortioners of my people, and women have rule over them: oh my people, they that lead thee, 'cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths. 13 The Lord standeth up to plead, yea: he standeth to judge the people. 14 The Lord shall enter into judgement with the l 〈◊〉, that the rulers and governors had destroyed 〈◊〉 Church, and not lordship 〈◊〉 it according to their 〈◊〉. Ancients of his people & the princes thereof: for you have eaten up the vinyeard: the spoil of the poor (is) in your houses. 15 What have you to do, that you beaten my people to pieces, m That is, ve show all cruelty against them. and grind the faces of the poor: says the Lord (even) the Lord of ho stes? 16 The Lord also says, n He menaceth people because of the 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of their Woe men, Which gave themselves to all Wantornes and dssolution. Because the daughters of Zión are haughty: and walk with o Which declared their 〈◊〉. stretched out necks, and with p As a sign, that they Were not chaste. wandering eyes, walking and q Wnich showed their Wantonness mincing as they go, & making a r They delighted them in slippers that did creak, or had little plates sowed upon them, Which tynckled as they were. thin keling with their feet, 17 Therefore shall the Lord make the heads of the daughters of Zion bald, and the Lord shall discover their secret parts. 18 In that day shall the Lord take a way the or naments of the slips, and the calls, and the round tires. 19 The sweet balls, and the brasselets, and s In rehearsing all these things particuliarly, he showeth the lightness, and vanity of such as cannot be content With 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 according to their 〈◊〉. the bonnets. 20 The tires of the head, and the slops, & the head bands, and the tableth, and the earrings. 21 And rings and muffles. 22 The cost lie apparel and the veils, and the wimpels, and the crisping pings. t Meaning, that God Will not only punish that Women but their husbands, Which have suffered this 〈◊〉, and also that common Weal, Which hathnot remedied it. 23 And the glasses and the fine linen: and the hoods, and the lawns. 24 And in stead of sweet favour, there shallbe stink, and in stead of a girdle, a rent, and in stead of dressing of the here, baldness, & in stead of a stomacher, a girding of sack clot (and) burning in stead of beauty. 25 Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy strength in the battle. 26 Then shall her gates mourn and lament, & Chap. four she, being desolate, shall sit upon the ground. CHAP. four 1 The small remnant of men after the destruction of Ierusalém. 2 The graces of God upon them that remain. 1 ANd in that day shall a When God shall execute this vengeance, there shall not be one man found to be the 〈◊〉 to many Woe men, and 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉 to Womanly shamefastness, shall seek unto men and offer themselves to any condition. seven women take hold of one man, saying, We will eat not own garments only b Be 〈◊〉 our houshand, and let us be called thy Wines. let us be called by thy name (and) take away our c For so they thought it to be Without an head and husband reproach. 2 In that day shall the d He comforteth the Church in this 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 shall spring up like abud, signifying that God's graces should be as plentiful toward the faithful, as though they sprung out of the earth, as. Chap 45. 8. Some by the bud of the Lord mean Christ bud of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent, and pleasant for them that are escaped of Israel. 3 Then he that shallbe left in Zionn, and he that shall remain in Jerusalem, shallbe called holy (and) every one shallbe e He alludeth to the book of like, Whereof read Exod. 32. 32. meaning Gods secret counsel Wherein his elect are predestinate to life everlasting. written among the living in Jerusalem. 4 When the Lord shall wash the filthiness of the daughters of Zionn, & purge the f That is the cruelty extortion anarice, and all Wickedness blood of jerusalem out of the mids thereof by the spirit of burning. 5 And the Lord shall create upon every place of mount Zión, and upon the assemblies g When thingeshalbe redressed, that Were amiss. thereof, h He alludeth to the pillar of the cloud. Exod. 13. 21. meaning that God's favour and protection should appear in every place. a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the i The faithful are called the glory of God, because his image and tokens of his grace shine in them glory (shallbe) a defence. 6 And a covering shallbe for a shadow in the day for the heat, and a place of refuge and a covert for the storm k God promises to be the defence of his Church against all troubles and dangers. and for the rain. CHAP. V. 1 Under the the similitude of the vine he describeth the statute of the people. 8 Of their 〈◊〉. 12 Their drunkenness. 13 Of their captivity. 1 NOw will a This prophet by this song 〈◊〉 set before the people's eyes their in gratitude & God's mercy. I sing to my b That is to God 〈◊〉 2. 21. beloved a song of my beloved to his vineyard, * My beloved had a c Meaning, that he had planted his Church in a place 〈◊〉 most plentiful and abundant. vineyard in a verie fruitful hill, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2 And he hedged it, and gathered out the of it, and he planted it with the best plants, d He spared no di〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cost. and he built a tower in the mids thereof, and made a wine press therein then he looked that it should bring for the grapes: but it brought e In the seventh verse he declareth What they Were. forth wild grapes. 3 Now therefore, o inhabitants of jerusalem and men of judah, judge, I pray you, f He maketh them judges in their own cause, forasmuch as it Was 〈◊〉 that they Were the cause of their own ruin. between me, and my vinyeard. 4 What cold I have done any more to my vinyeard that I have not done unto it? why have I looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it bringeth for the wild grapes? 5 And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard I g I Will take no more care for its meaning that he Would take from them his 〈◊〉 & ministers, and all other comforts, and sand them contrary plagues. will take away the hedge thereof, & it shall be eaten up: I will break the brickwall thereof, and it shall be trodden down: 6 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be cut not digged, but briars, and thorns shall grow up. I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. 7 ¶ Surely the vinyeard of the Lord of hosts (is) the house of Israel, and the men of Iudáh (are) his pleasant plant, and he looked for h judgement and righteousness are true fruits of the fear of God, and therefore in the cruel oppressers there is no religion, judgement: but behold oppression for righteousness, but behold i Of them that are oppressed. a crying. 8 〈◊〉 unto them that join house to house (and) lay field to held, till there be no k To Wit, for the poor to dwellin. place thatye may be placed by yourselves in the mids of the earth. 9 (This is) in mine l I have herded the complaint, & 〈◊〉 of the poor. ears (says) the Lord of hosts. Surely many houses shallbe desolate (even) great, and fair without inhabitant. 10 For ten acres of vines shall yeldeone m Which 〈◊〉 about ten pottles: so that every acre should but yield one pottle. bath and the seed of an n Which containeth and hundredth pottles. hómer shall yield an o An Ephah containeth ten pottles and is in 〈◊〉 things as much as bath is in liquors. epháh. 11 ¶ woe unto them, that p That spare no pain not diligen 〈◊〉 follow their lasts. rise up early to followe drunkenness, and to them that continued until q Which are never weary of their rioting and excessive pleasures: but use all means to provoke to the same. night (till) the wine do inflame them. 12 And the harp and viol, timbrel, and pipe, and wine (are) in their 〈◊〉: but they regard not the r They regar de not the provident care of God over them, 〈◊〉 for What end 〈◊〉 hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. work of the Lord, neither consider the work of his hands. 13 Therefore my people s 〈◊〉 shall certainly go for so the Prophets use to speak, as though the thing Which shall come to pass, Were done already. is go in to captivity, because they had t Because they 〈◊〉 de not obev the word of God. no knowledge, & the glory thereof (are) men famished, and the multititude thereof is dried up with thirst. 14 Therefore u Meaning, the grave shall swallow upthem that shall die for hunger and thirst, and yet for 〈◊〉 this great destruction it shall never be satiate. hell hath enlarged itself, and hath opened his mouth, without measure and their glory, and their multitude, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pomp, and he that rejoiceth among them shall descend (into it.) 15 And man shall be brought down, and man shall be humbled, even the eyes of the proud shall be humbled. 16 And the Lord of hosts shallbe exalted in judgement, and the holy God shall be sanctified in justice. 17 Then shall x God comforteth the poor lambs of his Church, Which had been strangers in other countries, promising that they shall de dwell in those places again, Whereof they had 〈◊〉 deprived by thesat, and cruel tyrants the lambs feed after their manner, and the strangers shall eat the desolate places of the fat. 18 ¶ woe unto them, that draw iniquity with y Which use all allurements, occasions, and excuses to 〈◊〉 their conscience in sin. cords of vanity, and sin, as with cart ropes. 19 Which say: z He showeth What are the words of the Wicked When they are menaced With God's judgements 2 Pet. 3. 4. Let him make speed: let him hasten his work: that we may see it: and let the counsel of the holy one of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it. 20 Woe unto them that speak good of evil, a Which are not ashamed of sin not care for hone sty, but are grown to a desperate impiety. and evil of good: which put darkness for light, and light for darkness, that put bitten terfor sweet, and sweet for sour. 21 Woe unto them that are b Which are contemners of all doctrine and admoni nitions. wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight. 22 Woe unto them that are c Which are never Weary, but show their strength & brag in glot 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. mighty to drink wine, and to them that are strong to power in strong drink: 23 Which justify the wicked for a reward, & take a way the righteousness of the righteous from him. 24 Therefore as the flame of fire devoureth the stubble, and (as) the chaff is consumed of the flame (so) their d sooth they and 〈◊〉 posterity, so that 〈◊〉 shallbe jest. root shallbe as rottenness, and their bud shall rise up like dust, because they have cast of the Law of the Lord of hosts, and contemned the word of the holy one of Israel. 25 Therefore is the wrath of the Lord kindled against his people, and he hath stretched out his e He showeth that God had sosore punished this people that the dumb creatures, if 〈◊〉 had beneso plagued, Would have been more 〈◊〉 and therefore his plagues must continued, till they begin to feel them. hand upon them and hath smitten them that the mountains did treble. and their carcases were torn in the mids of the streets (and) for all this his wrath was not turned away, but his hand was stretched out stil. 26 And he willift up a sign f He Will make the Babylonians to come against them at his 〈◊〉, and to fight under his standard, unto the nations a far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and he hold, they shall come hastily with speed. 27 None shall g They shallbe and 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 God's vengeance. faint nor fall among them none shall slumber nor sleep, neither shall the girdle of his loins belosed, nor h The enemy shall have none impediment. the latchet of his shoes be broken. 28 Whose arrows shallbe sharp, and all his bows bend: his horse hooves shallbe thought like flint, & his 〈◊〉 like a whirl wind 29 His roaring (shallbe) like alien, and he shall roar like lions whelps: they shall i Whereby is declared the cruelty of the enemy. roar and lay hold of the pray: they shall take it away, and none shall deliver it. 30 And in that day they shall roar upon them as the roaring of the sea, and if k The jews shall find no succour. k In the land of Judah. they look unto the earth behold darkness, (and) sorrow, & the light shallbe darkness in they 〈◊〉. CHAP. VI I Isaiàh showeth his Vocation by the Vision of the divine majesty 9 He sheweh the obstinacy of the people two The destruction of the land. 13 The reminant reserved, 1 IN the year of the death of King Vzziáh, a God showeth not himself 〈◊〉 man in his 〈◊〉, but according osmans' capaci 〈◊〉 is able to comprehend 〈◊〉 that is is by visible signs as john 〈◊〉 saw the holy Ghost in the form of a dove. I saw also the Lord sitting upon an b As a iudgeready to give sentence. high throne, and lifted up, and the lower c Of 〈◊〉 garment or of his throne. parts there of filled the temple. 2 The Seraphims d They Were Angels so 〈◊〉, because they Were of a fiery colour, to signify that they burned in the love of God, or Were light as fire to execuce his Wil stood upon it: every one had six wings: with twain he covered his e Signifying, that they Were not able to endure the brightness of Godglorie. face, and with twain he covered his f Whereby Was declared that man Was not able to see the brightness of God in them. feet, and with twain he did g Which thing declareth the 〈◊〉 obedience of the gels to execute God's commandment. fly. 3 And one cried to another, and said, h 〈◊〉 often repetition signifieth, that the holy Angels can not satisfy themselves in praising God, to teach us that in all our lives We should give out selves to the 〈◊〉 nual praise of God Holy, holy, holy (is) the Lord of hosts: the whole i His glory doth not only appear in the heavens, but through all them World and therefore all creatures are bound to praise him. wholde is full of his glory. 4 And the lintels of the door cheeks k Which things Were to confirm the Prophet, that it Was not the voice of man: and by the smoke Was signified the blindness that should come upon the jews. moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke. 5 Then I said, l He speaketh this for two causes: 〈◊〉 one, because he that Was a mortal creature, and therefore had more need to glorify God then the Angels, didit not: & the other because the more near: hat man approacheth to God, the more doth he know his own 〈◊〉, and corruption. Wois me: for I am undone, because I am a man of polluted lips, and I devil in the mids of a people of polluted lips: for mine eyes have seen the King (and) Lord of hosts. 6 Then flew one of the Seraphims unto me with an hot coal in his hand (which he had taken from the m Of the 〈◊〉 offerings Where the fire never Went out. altar with the tongues 7 And he touched my mouth, & said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips, and thy iniquity shallbe taken away, and thy n This declareth that man can not rendre true obedience to God, till he have purget us. sin shallbe purged. 8 Also I herded the voice of the Lord, saying Whom shall I sand, and who shall go for us? Then I said, Here am I, sand me. 9 And he said, Go, and say unto this people, o Whereby is declared that for the malice of man God Will not immediately take away his word, but he Will 'cause it to be preached to their condemnation, when as they will not learn thereby to obey his Will, and be saved, hereby he exhorteth the ministers to do their duty, & answereth to the Wicked murmurers, that through their own malice their 〈◊〉 is hardened, Mat. 13. 14. act. 28. 16. rom. 〈◊〉. 8. You shall hear in deed, but you shall not understrand: you shall plainly see, & not perceive. 10 Make the heart of his people fat, make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes, jest they see with their eyes, & hear with their ears, and understrand with their hairs, and convert, and he heal them. 11 Then said I, Lord, p As he Was moved With the zeal of God's glory, so Was he touched With a charitable 〈◊〉 toward the people. how long? And he answered. Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man and the land be utter lie desolate, 12 And the Lord have removed men farre-away and (there be) a great desolation in the mids of the land. 13 But yet in it (shallbe) q Meaning, the 〈◊〉 part, or as some write, it was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his prophecy, that ten Kings should come before their captivity, as were from Vzziah to zedekiah. a tenth, and shall return shallbe eaten up as an elm r 〈◊〉 the fewenes they shall 〈◊〉 to be eaten up 〈◊〉 they shall after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a tre which in winter loseth his leaves, and seemeth to be dead, yet in summer is fresh, and green. or as an oak, which have a substance in them, when they cast (their laws: so) the holy seed shall be the substance thereof. CHAP. VII. 1 〈◊〉 besieged. 4 〈◊〉 comforteth the King. 14 Christ is promised. 2. King. 16. 5. 1 ANd in the days of * Ahàz, the son of jothàm, the son of Vzziàh King of judàh, Rezin the King of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Aram a To wit, the 〈◊〉 de time: for in the first 〈◊〉 Ahaz was overcome. came up, and Pekàh the son of Remaliàh King of Israel to jerusalem to fight against it, but he cold not overcome it. 2 And it was told the house of b Meaning, the King house. David, saying, Aràm is joined with c That is Israel, be cause that 〈◊〉 was the greatest. Gene. 48. 19 Ephràim: therefore his heart was d For fear. moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest are moved by the wind. 3 ¶ Then said the Lord 〈◊〉 Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahàz (thou and e That is to say, The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 retur ne which name Isaiahgave his son 〈◊〉, to signify, that the rest of the 〈◊〉 people 〈◊〉 out of their captivity. Sheatiashub thy son) at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, in the path of the fullers field. 4 And say unto him, Take heed, and be still: fear not, neither be faint hearted for the two tails of these smoking f Which have but a little smoke and shall quickly be quenched. fyrebrandes, for the furious wrath of Rezin and of Aràm, and of Remaliah's son: 5 Because Aràm hath taken wicked counsel against thee (and) Ephràim, and Romaliah's son, saying, 6 Let us go up against judàh, & let us waken them up, and make a brecher therein for us, and set a King in the mids thereof, (even) the son of g Which was an 〈◊〉 a seemeth enemy to the house of David. Tabeàl. 7 Thus says the Lord God, It shall not stand neither shall it be. 8 For the head of Arám (is) Damascus, and the herded of Damascus (is) Rezin: and with infive & h 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and twen 〈◊〉 year of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 what time Amos prophesied this thing, & now Isaiah 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 should be led into perpetual 〈◊〉, which thing came to pass within twenty year after that Isaiah did this message. threescore year, Ephráim shallbe destroyed from being a people. 9 And the head of Ephraim (is) Samaria, and 〈◊〉 head of Samaria (is) Remaliah's son. If you believe not, surely you shall not be established. 10 ¶ And the Lord spoke again unto Aház saying. 11 Ask i For the confirmation of this 〈◊〉, that thy enemies shallbe destroyed & thou preserved. a sign for thee of the lord thy God ask it (either) in the depth or in the height above. 12 But Ahàz said, I will not ask, neither will I k 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 God's word without a sign is to tempt to refuse a 〈◊〉 when God offrech is for the aid and help of our infirmity, is to rebel against him. tempt the Lord 13 Then he said, He are you now, o house of David, Is it a small thing for you to grieve l You think you have to do with men when you con 〈◊〉 God's messengers: but it is God against whom you bend your 〈◊〉 met, that you will also grieve my God. 14 Therefore the lord m Forasmuch as thou art unworthy, the Lord for his own 〈◊〉 sake will give a sign which shallbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of his Church and the effect of all signs and miracles shallbe revei led. himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgineshal conceive and bear a son, and she shall call his name “ Or God with us which name can agree to none, but to him that is both God and man. Immanu-él. 15 n Meaning, that Christ is not only God, but man all so, because he shall be nourished as other men 〈◊〉 the age of discretion. Butter and honey shall he eat, till he have knowledge to refuse the evil and to choose the good. 16 For a fore the o Not meaning Christ, but 〈◊〉 child: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a children can come to the years 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 King of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 shallbe destroyed. child shall have knowledge to eschew the evil, and to choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest, shallbe forsaken of both her King. 17 The Lord shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's house [the days that have not come from the day that p Since the time that the twelve tribes rebelled Rohoam. Ephranim departed from judáh] (even) the King of q In whom thou hast put thy trust. ashúr. 18 And in that day shall the Lordhisse for the r Meaning, the Egyptians for by reason 〈◊〉 is how and moist it is full of 〈◊〉, as Assyria is full of bees. fly that is at the uttermost part of the floods of Egypt, and for the be which is in the land of ashúr. 19 And they shall come and shall light all in the rocks, and upon all throne places, and upon all bush s Signifying, that no place 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. places. 20 In that day shall the Lord shave with razor that is hired (even) by them beyond the River, by the King of ashúr, the head and the here of the t That is, that 〈◊〉 is from the belly 〈◊〉 meaning, 〈◊〉 he would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 great and small. seat, and it shall consume the breàd. 21 And in the same day shall a man u He 〈◊〉 before had a great number of 〈◊〉, shallbe content with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 know and two 〈◊〉. nourish a young cow, and two sheep. 22 And for the x The number of men shall be so small, 〈◊〉 a few 〈◊〉 shall be able 〈◊〉 abundantly. As they that go to seek will beasts among the bushes a abundance of milk, that they shall give, he shall eat butter: for butter and honey shall every one eat, which is left witin the land. 23 And at the same day every place, wherein shall be a thousand vines, shallbe at a thousand (pieces) of silver (so) it shallbe for the briars and for the thorns. 24 With arrows and withy bow shall one come thither: because all the land shallbe briars and thorns. 25 But on z The mountains 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, shallbe tilled by 〈◊〉 as shall flee 〈◊〉 them for 〈◊〉. all the mountains, which shallbe digged with the mattock, there shall not come thither the fear of briars and thorns: but they shallbe for the sending out of bullocks and for the treading of sheep. CHAP. VIII. 2 The captivity of Israel and judah by the Assitians 6 the infidelity of the jews. 9 The destruction of the Assyrians. 14 Christ the stone of stumbling to the wicked. 19 the word of God must be enquired at. 1 Moreover the Lord said unto me. Take thee a a That 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 writ in great 〈◊〉 to the intent it may be 〈◊〉 easily read. great role, and writ in it b Meaning after the common fashion: because all men might read it. with a man's pen, Make 〈◊〉 to the spoil: haste to the pray. 2 Then I took unto me c Because the thing was of great importance he took these 〈◊〉nesses, which were of 〈◊〉 which the people, when set this up upon the door of the 〈◊〉, albeit Vriah was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 2. King. 16 1. Meaning to his 〈◊〉, and this was do 〈◊〉 a vision faithful witnesses to record, uriáh the Priest, and Zechariáh the son of jeberechiáh. 3 After, I came unto the ᵈ Prophetess, which conceived, and bore a son. Then said the Lord to me, 〈◊〉 his Name, “ Or, Make speed to the 〈◊〉 haste to the 〈◊〉. Mahérshal all hashbaz. 4 For before the e Before any child be able to speak. child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, f That is, the army of Assyria. he shall take away the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria, before the King of ashúr. 5 ¶ And the Lord spoke yet again unto me, saying, 6 Because this people hath refused the waters of g Which was a fountain at the foot of 〈◊〉 zion 〈◊〉 of the which ran a small river through the city meaning that they of Iudáh, distrusting their own power, which was, sma le, desired such power & riches as thev saw in Syria and Israel. Shiloáh that run softly, and rejoice with Rezin, and the son of Remaliáh. 7 Now therefore behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of h That is, the Assyrians, which dwell beyond Euphrates. the River 〈◊〉 tie and great, (even) the King of ashúr with all his glory, and he shall come up upon all their rivers, and go over all their banks. 8 And shall break into Iudáh, (and) shall overflow and pass through, (and) shall come up to the i It shallbe ready to drown them neck, and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, oh k He speaketh this to Messiáh, or Christ, in who me the faithful were comforted & who would not suffer his Church to be destroyed utterly. Immánu-él. 9 Gather together on heaps, o you l To wit, you that are enemies to the Church, as the Assyrians, Egyptians, 〈◊〉 etc. people, & you shallbe broken in pieces, and harken all you of far countries: gird yourselves, and you shallbe broken in pieces: gird your selves, and you shallbe broken in pieces. 10 Take counsel together, yet it shallbe brought to nought: pronounce a decree, yet shall it not stand: for God is with us. 11 For the Lord spoke thus to me in taking m To 〈◊〉 me that I 〈◊〉 not shrink for the infidelity of this people, and so neglect mine office. of (mine) hand, & taught me, that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying. 12 Say you not, A n Consent not you that are godly, to the league and 〈◊〉 that this people seek with strangers and 〈◊〉. confederacy to all them, to whom this people says a confederacy, neither fear you o Meaning, that they should not fear the thing that they feared, which have no hope in God. their fear, nor be afraid of them. 13 p In 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉 in him in calling upon him in adversity 〈◊〉 looking for his help, and fearing to do any thing contrary to his wil Sanctify the Lord of hosts, and 〈◊〉 him be your fear, and let him be your dread, 14 And he shallbe as a q He will defend you which are his elect, & reject all the rell, which is meant of Christ against whom the Jews should slomble and 〈◊〉, Luk. 2, 34. rom. 9, 33. 1. pet. 2, 7. Sanctuary: (but) as a stumbling stone & as a rock to fall upon, to both the houses of Israel, (&) as a snare and as a net to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 15 And many among them shall stumble, and shall fall and shall be broken and shallbe snared and shallbe taken. 16 r Though all forsake me, yet you that are mine, keep my word sure sealed in your hearts. Bind up the testimony: seal up the Law among my disciples. 17 Therefore I will wait upon the Lord that hath hide his face from the house of Iaakób and I willoke for him. 18 Behold I, & the s Meaning, them that were willing to hear & obey the word of God whom the world hated as though, they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and not worthy to live. children whom the Lord hath given me, (are) as signs and as wonders in Israel, t This was a consolarion in their troubles, knowing that nothing cold come unto them, but by the will of the Lord by the Lord of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zión. 19 And when they shall say unto you, Inquire at them that have a spirit of divination, and at the south sayers, which whisper and murmur, u Answer the wicked thus, Should not God's people sekesuccour only at him. Should not a people inquire at their God? from the x That is, will they refuse to be taught of the Prophet who is the mouth of God, and seek help at the dead, 〈◊〉 is the 〈◊〉 of Satan? living to the dead? 20 To the y Seek remedy in the word of God 〈◊〉 his will is declared. Law, and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word: (it is) be cause there (is) no z They have no knowledge, but are blind leaders of the blind. light in them. 21 Then he that is afflicted and famished, shall go to and fro in a That is, in Iudáh, where they should have had rest, if they had not thus grievously offended God. it: & when he shallbe hungry he shall even fret himself, b In who 〈◊〉 they put their trust. and curse his King and his gods, and shall look up ward. 22 And when he shall look to the earth, behold trouble, and c They shall think that heaven & earth and all creatures are 〈◊〉 against them, to trouble them. darkness, vexation (&) anguish and he (is) driven to darkness. CHAP. IX. 1 The vocation of the Gentiles. 6 A prophecy of Christ. 14 The destruction of the tentibes for their pride and contempt of God. 1 YEt a He comforteth the Church again after these great threatenings promising to restore them to great glory in Messiáh the darkness shall not (be) according to the affliction, b Where 〈◊〉 Israel was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 first by 〈◊〉 jasar, which was a light scourge in respect of that which they susfred afterward by 〈◊〉, who carried the Israelites away captives. that it had when at the first he touched lightly the land of Zebulún and the land of Naphtali, nor afterward (when) he was more grievous by the way of the sea beyond Jordan in Galilee of c Where as the jews & Gentiles dwelled together by reason of those twenty cities, which Solomon gave to Hyram. the Gentiles. 2 The people that d Which were 〈◊〉 in Babylon and the 〈◊〉 speaketh of that thing, 〈◊〉 should come to pass threescore years after, as though it were now done. walked in darkness, have seen a great e Meaning, the comfort of their deliverance. light: they that dwelled in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & deliverance were figures of our captivity by sin, and of our dliverance by Christ through the preaching of the Gospel, Mat. 4, 15. light shined. 3 Thou 〈◊〉 multiplied the nation, (and) not increased (their) joy: they have rejoiced be fore thee according to the joy in harvest, (&) as men rejoice when they divide a spoil, 4 For h Thou gavest them 〈◊〉, by delivering them & by destroying the tyrants that had kept them in cuei bondage, as thou diddest deliver them: by Gid on from the Midranites, judg. 7, 22. the yoke of their burden, & the staff of their shoulder (&) the rod of their oppress 〈◊〉 hast thou broken as in the day of Midian 5 Surely every battle of the warrior (is) with noise, and with tumbling of garments in blood but (this) shallbe i He speaketh of the deliverance of his Church, which he hath delivered miraculously from his enemies, but specially by the coming of Christ, of whom he prophesieth in the next 〈◊〉. with burning (and) devouring of fire. 6 For unto us a Child is born, (and) unto us a son is given: & the government is upon his shoulder, & he shall call his name Wonder full, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everla sting k The author of eternity, and by whom the Church and 〈◊〉 member thereof shallbe preserved for ever and have immortal life. Father, The prince of peace, 7 The increase of (his) government and peace shall have none end: he shall sit upon the throne of David, & upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgement and with justice, from hence forth, (even) for ever: l His singular love and care for his elect the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perfome this. 8 ¶ The Lord hath sent a word into Iaakób and it hath lighted upon m This is another prophecy against than of Samaria, which were 〈◊〉 and concemners of God's promises and menaces. Israel. 9 And all the people shall know, (even) Ephrá g Their number was greater when they went into captivity then when they returned, but their joy was greater at their return, 〈◊〉. 2, 10. in, and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and presumption of the heart, 10 The n We were but weak, when the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 overcame us ut we will make 〈◊〉 so strong hat we will neher care for 〈◊〉 mies, nor fear Godsthreatening bricks are fallen, but we will build it with hewn stones: the wild figtrees are cut down, but we will change them into cedars. 11 Nevertheless the Lord will raise up the adversaries of o Rezin King of 〈◊〉, who was in league with 〈◊〉, was slain by the Assyrians after whose death 〈◊〉, that is, the Syrians 〈◊〉 against Israel, which on the other side were as sailed by the 〈◊〉. Rezin against him, & join his enemies together. 12 Arám before and the Philistines behind, and they shall devour israel with open mouth: (yet) for all this his wrath is not turned a way but his hand (is) stretched out stil. 13 For the people turneth not unto him that smitteth them, neither do they seek the Lord of hosts. 14 Therefore will the Lord cut of from israel head and tail, branch and rush in one day. 15 The ancient and the honourable man, he is the head: and the prophet that teacheth lies he is the tail. 16 For the leaders of the people 'cause them to err, and they that are led by them, are devout red. 17 Therefore shall the Lord have no pleasure in their young men, neither will he have compassion of their fatherless & of their 〈◊〉 for every one is an hypocrite and wicked, and every mouth speaketh folly, (yet) for all this his wrath is notturned away, but his hand (is) stretched out stil. 18 For wickedness p wickedness as abellow se 〈◊〉 the fire of God's wrath, which 〈◊〉 all his obstinate enemies. burneth as a fire: it devoureth the briars & the thorns & wilkindle in the thick places of the forest: and they shall mount up (like) the liftning up of smoke. 19 By the wrath of the Lord of hosts shall the land be darkened, and the people shallbe as the meat of the fire: no man shall q Though there were no foreign enemy, yet they shall destroy one another. spare his brother. 20 And he shall snatch at the right hand, and be hungry: and he shall eat on the left hand, and shall not be satisfied: every one shall eat the r Their greediness shall be 〈◊〉 so that one 〈◊〉 shall eat up another, as though he should eat his own flesh. flesh of his own arm. 21 Manasseh, Ephráim: & Ephráim Manasseh, (and) they both shallbe against Judah: (yet) for all this his wrath is not turned away, but his hand (is) stretched out stil. CHAP. X. 1 Of wicked law makers. 〈◊〉 God punish his people by the Assyrians and after destroy them. 21 The remnant of Israel shallbe saved. 1 WOE unto them that decree wicked decrees, and a which writ & pronounce a wicked 〈◊〉 to oppress the poor: meaning that the wicked magistra tes, which were the chief cause of mischief, 〈◊〉 be first 〈◊〉. writ grievous things, 2 To keep backe the poor from judgement, to take away the judgement of the poor of my people, that widows may be 〈◊〉 pray and that they may spoil the fatherless. 3 What wily do now in the day of visitation and of destruction, which shall come from b To wit, from Assyria. far? to whom will you flee for help? and where will you leave your c Your riches & authority thatthei may be safe, and that yemaie receive them again. glory? 4 d Because they have forsaken 〈◊〉, someshal go into 〈◊〉, & the rest shallbe slain Without me (every one) shall fallamong that are bound, and they shall fall down among the slain: (yet) for all this his wrath is not turned away, but his hand (is) stretched out stil. 5 ¶ O e God calleth for the Assyrians to be the 〈◊〉 of his vengeance. ashúr, the rod of my wrath: and the staff in their hands is mine indignation. 6 I will sand f That is, the Assyrians against the jews, which are but 〈◊〉: & in this sixt & seventh verse is 〈◊〉 the difference of the work of God & of the wicked in one very thing and 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 God's intention is to chastise them for their amendment, & the 〈◊〉 purpose is to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to enrich themselves: thus in respect of God's 〈◊〉, it is God's work, but in respect of their own 〈◊〉, it is the work of the devil him to a dissembling nation, and I will give him a charge against the people of my wrath to take the spoil and to take the pray, and to tread them under fere like the mire in the street. 7 But he thinketh not so, neither doth his heart esteem it so: but he imagineth to destroy and to cut of not a few nations. 8 For he says, Are not my princes all together Kings? 9 Is 〈◊〉 Calnon as g Seeing that have overcome, aswell one 〈◊〉 as another, so that none cold 〈◊〉, shall 〈◊〉 be able to escape 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Carchemish? Is not Hamáth like Arpád? Is not Samaria as Damascus? 10 Like as mine hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, seeing their idols (were) above Jerusalem, and above Samaria: 11 Shall not I, as I have done to Samaria, and to the idols thereof, so do to Jerusalem and to the idols thereof? 12 ¶ But when the Lord hath accomplished h When he hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 couple (for he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at his own house) ti enwil he burr ne 〈◊〉 rods. all his work upon mount Zión and Ierusalém, I will visit the fruit of the proud heart i Meaning, oh Saneherib. of the King of ashúr, and his glorious and proud looks, 13 Because he said, By the power of mine own hand have I done it, and by my wisdom, be cause I am wise: therefore I have removed the borders of the people, and have spoilt their treasures, and have pulled down the inhabitants like a valiant man. 14 And mine hand hath found as a nest the riches of the people, and as one gathereth eggs that are left, (so) have I gathered all the earth: and there was none to move the wing or to open the mouth, or to whisper. 15 Shall the k Here we see that no 〈◊〉, is able to do any thing, but as God appointeth him, & that they are allbut his in 〈◊〉 ments to do his work, though the intentions be diverse, as ver. 6. axe boast it self against him that heweth there with? or shall the saw exalt itself against him that moveth it? as if the rod should lift up itself against him that taketh it up, (or) the staff should exalt itself, (as it were) no wood. 16 Therefore shall the Lord God of hosts sand among his fat men, leanenes, and under his glory he shall kindle a burning, like the burning of fire. 17 And the light of Israel shallbe as a l Meaning, that God is a light to comfort his people, and a fire to burn his enemies. fire, and the Holy one thereof as a flame, and it shall burn, and devour m That is, the As syrians. his thorns and his briars in one day: 18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful fields both soul n To wit, body and soul utterly and flesh: and he shallbe as the o When the battle is lost and the standard taken. fainting of a standard bearer. 19 And the rest of the trees of his forest shallbe few, that a child may tell them. 20 ¶ And at that day shall the remnant of Israel and such as are escaped of the house of Iaakób, stay no more upon him that smote than but shall p This is the end of God's plagues towards his, to 〈◊〉 them to him and to forsake all trust in others. stay upon the Lord, the holy one of Israel in truth. 21 The remnant shall return, (even) the remnant of Jacob unto the mighty God. 22 For though thy people, o Israel, be as the sand of the sea, (yet) shall the remnant of them retur ne. The consumption q This small number, which seemed to be consumed, and yet according to God's decree is 〈◊〉 ve, shallbe sufficient to fill all the world with righteousness. decreed shall overflow with righteousness. 23 For the Lord God of hosts shall make the consumption, even r God will destroy this land as he hath deter mined, and after save a small portion. determined, in the mids of all the land. 24 Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, O my people, that dwellest in Zión, be not afraid of Ashur: he shall smite thee with a rod, and shall lift up his staff against thee after the manner of s As the Egyptians did punish thee. Egypt. 25 But yet a very little time, and the wrath shallbe consumed, and mine anger in their destruction. 26 And the Lord of hosts shall raise up a scourge for him, according to the plague of t Read Chap. 9 4 Midian in the 〈◊〉 Oréb: and (as) his staff (was) upon the u When the Israelites passed through by the lifting up of More ses rod, and the enemy's 〈◊〉 drowned. Sea; so he will lift it up after the manner of Egypt. 27 And at that day shall his burden be taken away from of thy shoulder, and his yoke from of thy neck: and the yoke shallbe destroyed Exod. 14. 28. because of x Because of the promise made to that kingdom, whereby Christ's kingdom was 〈◊〉. the 〈◊〉. 28 He is come y He describeth by what way the 〈◊〉 should come against jerusalem to 〈◊〉 me the faithful, when it should come to pass, that as their plague was come, so should they be delivered. to 〈◊〉: he is passed into Migrón: at Michmash shall he lay up his armour. 29 They have go over the ford: they lodged in the lodging at 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 is afraid: Gibeáh of Saul is fled away. 30 Lift up thy voice, oh daughter Gallim, cause Laish to hear, oh poor Anathoth. 31 Madmenanh is removed: the inhabitants of Gebim have garhered themselves together. 32 Yet there is a time that he will stay at Nob: he shall lift up his hand toward the mount of the daughter Zión, the hill of 〈◊〉. 33 〈◊〉, the LORD God of hosts shall cut of the z Fear and destruction shall come upon 〈◊〉: for the princes & the people shall all be led away captives. bough with fear, 〈◊〉 they of high stature shallbe cut of, and the hie shallbe humbled. 34 And he shall cut away the 〈◊〉 places of the forest with iron, and Lebanon shall have a mighty fall. CHAP. XI. 1 Christ born of the root of Ishai. 2 His virtues and kingdom 6 The fruits of the Gospel. 〈◊〉 The calling of the Gentiles. 1 But there shall come a a Because the 〈◊〉 of Babylon was a figure of the spiritual 〈◊〉 under sin, he sheweth that our true deliverance must come by Christ for as David 〈◊〉 out of Ishai a man without dignity: so 〈◊〉 shuldecome of a poor carpenters house as out of a dead stock. rod forth of the stock of Ishai, and a graft shall grow out of his roots. 2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: the Spirit of wisdom and understanding the Spirit of counsel & strength, the Spirit of knowledge, and of the fear of the Lord 3 And shall make him prudent in the fear of the Lord: for he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove by the hearing of his ears. 4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and with equity shall he reprove for the meek of the earth: and he shall b All these properties can agree to none but only unto Christ: for it is he that 〈◊〉 the hearts of the faithful and 〈◊〉 their concupiscences: & to the wicked he is the savour of death and to them that shall 〈◊〉: so that all the world 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 with this rod, when is his word. smite the Chap. 〈◊〉. 2. earth with the rod of his mouth, & with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. 5 And justice shallbe the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his rains. 6 The c Men because of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 affections are 〈◊〉 by the names of beasts, wherein 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 but Christ by his Spirit shall 〈◊〉 them & 〈◊〉 in them such mutual 〈◊〉, that they shall be like lambs, savouring and loving one another, and cast of all their cruel affections. Chap. 65. 25. wolf also shall devil with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie with the kid, and the call 〈◊〉, and the lion, and the fat beast together, and a little child shall lead them. 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed: their young one's shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: and the lion shall 〈◊〉 straw like the bullock. 8 And the sucking child shall play upon the hole of the asp, and the waned child shall put his hand upon the cockatrice hole. 9 Then shall none hurt nor destroy in all the mountain of mine holiness: for the earth shallbe full of 〈◊〉 knowledge of the Lord, as d It shallbe in as great abundance as the waters in the sea. the waters that cover the sea. 10 And in that day the root of Ishai, which shall stand up for a sign unto the e He prophesieth of the calling of the Gentiles. people the nations shall seek unto it, and his f That is, 〈◊〉 Church, which he also calleth his rest. Psal. 〈◊〉. 14. rest shall be glorious. 11 And in the same day shall the Lord (stretch out) his hand g For God first delivered his people 〈◊〉 of Egypt, and now 〈◊〉 seth to deliver them cut of their enemy's hands, as from the Parthians, Persians, Chaldeans, and then of Antiochia among whom they were dispersed, and this is chief meant of Christ, who calleth his people, being dispersed through 〈◊〉 all the world. again the second time, to possess the remnant of his people [which shallbe 〈◊〉] of ashur, and of egypt, and of Pathros, and of Ethiopia, and of Elamm, and of 〈◊〉, and of Hamáth, and of the yles of the sea. 12 And he shall set up a sign to the nations, and assemble the dispersed of Israel, and gather the scattered of judah from the four corners of the world. 13 The hatred also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of judàh shallbe cut of: Ephráim shall not 〈◊〉 h Here he descri 〈◊〉 the consent that shallbe in his Church, and their victory against their enemies. judah, neither shall judah vex Ephraim: 14 But they shall flee upon the shoulders of the Philistines toward the West: they shall spoil them of the East together: Edom and Moab shallbe the stretching out of their hands, and the children of Ammon (in) their obedience 15 The Lord also shall utterly destroy the i Meaning, a corner of the sea, that entereth into the land, and hath the form of a tongue. tongue of the Egyptians sea, and with his mighty wound shall lift up his hand k To wit, Nilus, the great 〈◊〉 of Egypt, which entereth into the sea with seven 〈◊〉. over the river, and shall smite him in (his) seven streams, and cause men to walk (therein) with shoes. 16 And there shallbe a path to the remnant of his people, which are left of ashur, like as it was unto Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt. CHAP. XII. A thanksgiving of the faithful for the mercies of God. 1 ANd thou a He showeth how the Church shall praise God, when they are delivered from their captivity. shalt say in that day, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thy wrath is turned away, and thou comfortest me. 2 Behold, God (is) my b Our salvation standeth only in God, who giveth us an assured confidence, constancy and occasion to praise him for the same. salvation: I will trust, and will not fear: for the Lord God (is) * my strength and song: he also is become my salvation. 3 Therefore with joy shalye c The graces of God shallbe so abundant, that you may receive them in as greàt plenty, as waters out of a fountain that is full. draw waters out of the wells of salvation. 4 And you shall say in that day, * 1. Chron 16. 8. Praise the Lord: call upon his Name: 〈◊〉 his works among Exod. 15. 2. the people: make mention of them, Psal. 118. 14. for his Name ix exalted. 5 Sing unto the Lord, for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the world. 6 Cry out, and shout, d You that are of the Church. o in habitant of Zion: for great (is) the holy one of Israel in the mids of thee. CHAP. XIII. The Medes and Persians shall destroy Babylon. 1 THe a That is, the great 〈◊〉 ie, which was prophesied to come on Babel, as a most grievous burden, which they were not able to bear in these 12 Chapters following, he speaketh of the plagues, wherewith God would smite these strange nations (who me they known) to declare that God chastised the 〈◊〉 as his children, and these other as his enemies: and also that if God spare not these that are ignorant, that they must not think strange, if he punished them, which have know ledge of his Law and keep it not burden of Babel, which Isaiah the son of Amóz did se. 2 Lift up a standard upon the high mountain: lift up the voice unto them: wag the b To wit, to the Medes and the Persians. hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded them, that I have c That is, prepared and appointed to execute my judgements. sanctified: and I have called the mighty to my wrath, (and) them that rejoice in my d Which willingly go about the work, whereunto I appoint them, but how the wicked do this, read Chap. 10. 6. glory. 4 The noise of a multitude (is) in the mountains, like a great people: a tumultuous voy ce of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts numbereth the host of the battle. 5 They come from a far country, from the end of the heaven: (even) the Lord with the e The 〈◊〉 of the Medes and the Persians against Babylon. weapons of his wrath to destroy the whole land. 6 howl f You babylonians you, for the day of the Lord is at hand: it shall come as a destroyer from the Almighty. 7 Therefore shall all hands be weakened, and all man's hearts shall melt. 8 And they shallbe afraid: anguish and sorrow shall take (them,) and they shall have pain, as a woman that travaileth: every one shallbe amazed at his neighbour, and their faces (shallbe like) g The Babylonians anger, and 〈◊〉 shallbe so much, that their faces shall burn as fire. flames of fire. 9 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger to lay the land waste: and he shall destroy the sinners out of it. 10 For the h They that are 〈◊〉 come, shall think that all the powers of heaven and earth are 〈◊〉 them Ezek. 〈◊〉. 7. stars of heaven and the planets thereof shall not give their light: the sun shallbe darkened in his going for thee, and the moon shall not 'cause her light to shine. 11 And I will visit the wickedness upon the i He compareth Babylon to the whole world, because they so esteemed themselves by reason of their great empire. world, and their iniquity upon the wicked, and I will 'cause the arrogancy of the k He 〈◊〉 the principal vice, whereunto they were most given as are all that abunde in wealth. proud to cease, and 〈◊〉 cast down the pride of tyrants. 12 I will make a l He 〈◊〉 the great slaughter that shallbe, seeing the enemy shall neither for gold, or silver spare a man's life, as 〈◊〉. 17 man more precious than fine gold, even a man above the wedge of gold of Ophir. 13 Therefore I will shake the heaven, and the earth shall remove out of her place in the wrath of the Lord of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger. joel. 3 15. 14 And m Meaning, the power of Babylon with their high read soldiers. Psal. 〈◊〉 7. 9 it shallbe as a chased do, and as a Mat. 24. 29. sheep that no man taketh up, every man shall turn to his own people, and flee each one to his own land: 15 Every one that is found, shallbe stricken through: and who soever joineth himself, shall fall by the sword. 16 * Their n This was not accomplished when Cyrus took Babylon, but after the death of 〈◊〉 dre the Great. children also shallbe broken in pie ces before their eyes: their houses shall be spoilt, and their wives ravished. 17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver, nor be desirous of gold. 18 With bows also shall they destroy the children, and shall have no compassion upon the fruit of the womb, and their eyes shall not spare the children. 19 And Babel the glory of kingdom, the beauty and pride of the Chaldeans, shallbe as the destruction of God * in Sodom & Gomorah. 20 It shall not be inhabited for ever, neither shall it be dwelled in from generation to generation: neither shall the o Who useth to go from country to country to find pasture for their beasts, but there shall they find none. Arabian pitch his tentsthere, neither shall the shepherds Gene. 19 25. make their folds there. jere. 50. 40. 21 But p Which were either wild beasts, or fowls, or wicked Spirits, where by Satan 〈◊〉 man, as by the fairics, goblins and such like fan tasies. Ziim shallodge there, and their houses shallbe full of Ohim: Ostriches shall devil there, and the Satyrs shall dance there. 22 And 〈◊〉 shall cry in their palaces, and dra gons in their pleasant palaces: and the time there of is ready to come, and the days there of shall not be prolonged. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The return of the people from captivity. 4 The derision of the King of Babylon. 11 The death of the King. 29 The destruction of the Philistines. 1 FOr a He sheweth why God will hast to destroy his enemies: to wit, because he will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 chu 〈◊〉. the Lord will have compassion of jaa kob, and will yet choose israel, and 'cause them to rest in their own land: and the stranger b Meaning, that the 〈◊〉 shall be 〈◊〉 with the Church and Worship God. shall join himself unto them, and they shall cleave to the house of 〈◊〉. 2 And the people shall receive them and bring them to their own place, and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the Lord, for c 〈◊〉 that the jews should be superiors to the Gentles, and that they should be brought under the service of christ by the preaching of the Apostles, whereby all are 〈◊〉 to the subjection of Christ 2. Cor. 10 5 servants and handmaids: and they shall take them prisoners, whose captives they were, and have rule over their oppressors. 3 ¶ And in that day when the Lord shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and 〈◊〉 thy fear, and from the sore bondage, wherein thou diddest serve. 4 Then shalt thou take up this proverb against the King of Babel, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased? and the gold thirsty (Babel) rested? 5 The Lord hath broken the rod of the wicked, (and) the sceptre of the rulers: 6 Which smote the people in angry with a continual plague, (and) ruled the nations in wrath: if any were persecuted, he did d Than is, 〈◊〉 fred all violence and injuries to be done. not let. 7 The whole world is at e Meaning, that when tyrants rei gne, there can be no rest nor quietness and also how detestable a thing tyranny is, seeing the insensible creatures have occa sion to rejoice at their destruction rest (and) is quiet: they sing forioye. 8 Also the fir trees rejoiced of thee, (and) the cedars of Lebanon, (saying,) since thou art laid down, not he were came up against us. 9 Hell beneath is moved for thee to f As though they feared jest thou shouldest trouble the dead as thou diddest the living: and here he derideth the proud tyranny of the wicked, Which know not that all creatures wish their destruction that theimaie rejoice meet thee at thy coming, raising up the dead for thee, (even) all the princes of the earth, and hath raised from their thrones all the Kings of the nations. 10 All they shall cry, and say unto thee, Art thou become weak also as we? art thou become like unto us? 11 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, (and) the sound of thy viols: the worm g In stead of thy costly carpets & coverings. is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, o h Thou that thoghrest thyself most glorious, & as it were, placed in the heaven: for the morning star, that goeth before the son is called lucifer to whom Nabuchadnezzar is compared. Lucifer, son of the morning? (&) cut down to the ground, which diddest cast lots upon the nations? 13 Yet thou saidst in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, and exalt my throne above beside the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the Congregation in the sides of the i Meaning, Jerusalem, whereof the Temple was on the North side as psal. 48, 2. whereby he meanech that 〈◊〉 fight against God when they persecute his Church, & would set themselves in his place North. 14 I will ascend above the height of the clouds, (and) I will be like the most high. 15 But thou shalt be brought down to the grave, to the sides of the pit. 16 They that see thee, shall k In marveling at thee. look upon thee (&) consider thee, (saying,) Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, (and) that did shake the kingdoms? 17 He made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof, (and) opened 〈◊〉 l To set them at 〈◊〉: nothing his cruelty. the house of his prisoners. 18 All the Kings of the nations, (even) they all sleep in glory, every one in his own house 19 But thou art m Thou wast not buried in the sepulchre of thy fa thers thy tyranny was so abhorred cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch: (like) the raiment of those that are slain, (&) thrust thorough with a sword, which go down to the stones of the pit, as a carkeise trodden under feet. 20 Thou shalt not be ioyned with them in the grave, because thou hast destroyed thy own land, (and) slain thy people: the seed of the wicked shall not be renowned for ever. 21 n He calleth to the Medes & Persians and all those that should execu te Gods vengeance Prepare a slaughter for his children, for the iniquity of their fathers: let them not rise up nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with enemies. 22 ¶ For I will rise up against them [says the Lord of hosts] and will cut of from Babel the name and the remnant and the son, and the nephew, says the Lord: 23 And I will make it a possession to the “ Or, 〈◊〉. hedgehog, and pools of water, and I will sweep it with the bosom of destruction, says the Lord of hosts. 24 The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Su rely like as I have purposed, so shall it come to pass, and as I have consulted, it shall stand 25 o 〈◊〉 I have begun 〈◊〉 destroy the Assyrians in Saneherib, so will I continued, and de 〈◊〉 wholly when I shall deli 〈◊〉 you from Basilius bylon. That I will break to pieces Asshúr in my land, and upon my mountains will I tread him under foot: so that his yoke shall depart from p From the jews. them, and his burden shall be taken from of their shuldre. 26 This is the counsel that is consulted upon the whole world, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations, 27 Because the Lord of hosts hath determined it, and who shall disanulit? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it away? 28 ¶ In the year that King Aház died, was this q Read Chap. 13, 1 burden. 29 Rejoice not, [thou whole r He willeth the Philistines not to 〈◊〉 because the 〈◊〉 are diminished in their power: for their strength shallbe streater then ever it was. Palestina] because the rod of him that did beaten thee, is broken s The Israelites, which were brought to most extreme 〈◊〉. for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and the fruit thereof (shall be) a fiery flying serpent. 30 For the first born of the poor shallbe fed, and the needy shallye down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, & t To wit, my people. it shall slay thy remnant. 31 howl, o gate, cry o city: thou whole land of Palestina art dissolved, for there shall come from the u That is, 〈◊〉 the jews, or Assyrians: for they were both North from Palestina. North a smoke, and none (shallbe) alone, x But they shallbe all ready, and joy ne together. at his time appointed. 32 What shall then one answer y Which shall come to inquire of the state of the Church. the messengers of the Gentiles? That the Lord hath established z They shall answer, that the Lord doth 〈◊〉 his Church, & them that join then. selves thereunto. Zión, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. CHAP. XU. A prophecy against Moáb. 1 THe a Read Chap. 13, 1. burden of Moáb. Surely b The chief city, whereby the whole country wasment. Are of Moáb was destroyed (&) brought to silence in a night: surely Kir of Moáb was destroyed, (&) brought to silence in a night. 2 c The Moabites shall flee to their idolesfor succour but it shallbe to late. He shall go up to the temple, and to Dibon to the high places to weep: for d Which were cities of Moáb. Nebó and for Medebá shall Moáb howl: upon all e For as in the West parts the people used to let their here growelong. 〈◊〉 they mourned, so in the Last parts they cut it of. their heads (shallbe) baldness, and every beardsha ven. 3 In their streets shall they be girded with sackcloth: on the tops of their houses, and in their streets every one shall howl, (and) come down with weeping. 4 And Heshbón shall cry, and Elealéh: their voice shallbe herded unto Iáhaz: therefore the warriors of Moáb shall shout: the soul of every one shall lament in himself. 5 Mine f The Prophet speaketh this in the person of the Moabites, or as one that felt the great judgement of God that should come upon them. heart shall cry for Moáb: his 〈◊〉 (shall flee) unto Zóar, g Meaning, that it was a city that ever lived 〈◊〉 sure, & never felt sordwe. an heifer of three year old: for they shall go up with weeping by the mounting up of Luhith: and by the way of Horonnáim they h He describeth the mice able idis sipation, & slight of the Moabites. shall raise up a cry of destruction. 6 For the waters of Nimrim shall be dried up: therefore the grass is withered, the herbs consumed, (&) there was no green herb. 7 Therefore what (every man) hath left, and their substance shall they bear to the i To hide them selves, and their goods there. broken of the wilowes. 8 For the cry went round about the borders of Moáb: (and) the howling thereof unto Eglaim, & the skriking thereof unto Beer Elim, 9 Because the waters of Dimón shallbe full k Of them that are slain. of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimonn, even lions l So that by no means they should escape the hand of God: thus will God punish the enemies of his Church. upon him that escapeth of Moáb and to the remnant of the land. CHAP. XVI. The causes wherefore the Moabites are destroyed. 1 SEnd a That is, offer a sacrifice: whereby he derideth their long delay, which would not repent when the 〈◊〉 called them, showing them that it is now to late, seeing the vengeance of God is upon them. you a lamb to the ruler of the world from the rock of the wilderness, unto the mountain of the daughter Zión. 2 For it shallbe as a bird that b There is no remedy, but you must fly. flieth, & a nest forsaken: the daughters of Moáb shallbe at the fords of Arnonn. 3 Gather a counsel, execute judgement: c He showeth what 〈◊〉 should have done when Israel their neighbour was in affliction, to whom because they would give no snodo we nor 〈◊〉, they are now left comfort tles make thy shadow as the night in the mid d The Assyrians shall 〈◊〉 the Israelites, but for a while. aye: hide them that are chased out: be wray not him that is fled. 4 Let my banished dwell with thee: Moáb be thou their covert from the face of the destroyer shallbe consumed, (&) the oppressor shall cease out of the land. 5 And in mercy shall the throne be prepared, and he shall sit upon it in steadfastness, in the tabernacle of David, judging, and taking judgement, and hasting justice. 6 We have herded of the pride of Moáb [he is very proud] (even) his pride, and his arrogancy, and his indignation, (but) his f 〈◊〉 vain con 〈◊〉, & proud brags 〈◊〉 deceive them, is let 48, 〈◊〉. lies (shall) not (be) so. 7 Therefore shall Moáb howl unto Moáb: every one shall howl: for the foundations of e Meaning, Christ Kir-haréseth shall you mourn, yet they shall be g For all your mourning, yet the city shallbe destroyed, even unto the foundations. stricken. 8 For the vineyards of Heshbón are cut down, (and) the vine of Sibmáh: h That i, the Assy 〈◊〉, and other enemies. the lords of the heathen have broken the principal vines thereof: they are come unto i Meaning, that the 〈◊〉 of Moáb was now destroyed and all the precous things thereof were carried into the 〈◊〉, yea, into other countries, and over the sea. jaazér: they won dread in the wilderness: her goodly branches stretched out themselves, (and) went over the sea. 9 Therefore will k He showeth that their plague was so great, that it would have moved any man to lament with 〈◊〉, as Psal 14, 5. I weep with the weeping of jaazér, & of the vine of Sibmáh, o Heshbón: and Elealéh, I will make thee drunk with my tears, because upon thy summer fruits, and upon thy harvest a shouting is fallen. 10 And gladness is taken away, & joy out of the plentiful field: and in the vineyards shall be no singing nor shouting for joy: the treader shall not tread wine in the wine presses: I have caused the rejoicing to cease. 11 Wherefore, my m For very sorrow & compalsion bowels shall sound like an harp for Moáb, and mine inward parts for Ker-hanresh. 12 And when it shall appear that Moáb shallbe I The enemies are comeupon thee, and snowre for joy, when they carry thy commo 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee, as 〈◊〉 48, 33. weary of his high places, then shall he come to his n They shall use all meanesto seek help of their ido les & all in vain for Chemoz their great God snal not be 〈◊〉 to help them. temple to pray, but he shall not prevail. 13 This is the word that the Lord hath spoken against Moáb since that time. 14 And now the Lord hath 〈◊〉, saying, o He appointed a 〈◊〉 time to punish the enemies in. In three years, as the years of a p Woe will conserve justly the 〈◊〉, for the which he is hired, & serve no longer, but will ever long for it. hireling, and the glory of Moáb shallbe contemned in all the great multitude, and the remnant shallbe very small (&) feeble. CHAP. XVII. A prophecy of the destruction of Damascus and Ephráim. 7 Calamity moveth to 〈◊〉. 1 THe a Read Chap. 13, 1 burden of b The chief city of Syria. Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, for it shallbe a ruinous heap. 2 The cities of c It was a country of 〈◊〉 by the river Arnon. Aroér (shallbe) forsaken: they shallbe for the flocks: for they shall lie (there,) and none shall make them afraid. 3 The munition also shall cease from d It seemeth that the Prophet 〈◊〉 comfort 〈◊〉 Church in 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of these two Kings, of Syria & Israel, when as they had conspired the overthrow of Iudáh Ephráim & the kingdom from Damascus, & the rem nant of Arám shallbe as the e The ten tribes glorified in their multitude, and all liance with other nacrons: therefore he says that they shall be brought down and the Syrians also. glory of the children of Israel, says the Lord of hosts. 4 And in that day the glory of f Meaning of the ten tribes, which boasted themselves of their nobility, prosperity, strength and mul 〈◊〉. jaakomb shallbe impoverished, and the fatness of his flesh shall be made lean. 5 And it shallbe as when the harvest man gathereth g As the abundance of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not fear the harvest men that should cut it down: no more shall the multitude of Israel make the enemies to shrink, Whom God shall appoint to destroy them the corn, and reapeth the ears with his 〈◊〉, and he shallbe as he that gathereth the ears in the valley of h Which valley was 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. Repháim. 6 Yet a gathering of grapes shall i Because GOD would have his covenant stable, he promises to reseruesome of this people, and to bring them to repentance. be left in it, as the 〈◊〉 of an olive tre, too (or) three berries (are) in the top of the up most boughs, (and) four (or) five in the high branches of the fruit thereof, says the Lord God of Israel. 7 At that day shall a man look to his k He showeth that God's corrections ever bring forth some fruit and cause his to turn from their sins, and to humble themselves to him. maker, and his eyes shall look to the holy one of Israel. 8 And he shall not look to the altars, the works of his own hands, neither shall he look to those things, which his own fingers have made, as groves and images. 9 In that day shall the cities of their strength be as the forsaking of boughs and branches which l As the Canaanites left their city's 〈◊〉 God did place the Israelites 〈◊〉, so the cities of Israel shall no more be able to detend their inha bitants, than bushes, when God shall sand the even my to plague them they did forsake, because of the children of Israel, and there shallbe desolation. 10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not remembered the God of thy strength, therefore shalt thou set pleasant plants, and shalt graff strange m Which are ex cellent, & brought out of other countries. vine branches: 11 In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: (but) the harvest shallbe go in the day n As the Lord 〈◊〉 the wicked in his Law, levit. 26, 6. of possession, and (there shallbe) desperate sorrow. 12 o The Prophet lamenteth, considering the horrible plague that was prepared against Israel by the Assyrians, which were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in number, and gathered of many nations. An the multitude of many people, they shall make a sound like the noise of the sea for the noise of the people shall make a sound like the noise of mighty waters. 13 The people shall make a sound like the noise of many waters: (but God) shall p He addeth this for the consolation of the faithful, which were in Israel. rebuke them, and they shall flee far of, and shallbe chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and as a rolling thing before the whirl wind. 14 〈◊〉 lo, in the evening there (is) q He compareth the enemies the Assyrians to a tempest, which rises over night, and in the 〈◊〉 is go. trouble: (but) a fore the morning it is go. This is the portion of them that spoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. CHAP. XVIII. 1 Of the enemies of the Church. 7 And of the vocation of the Gentiles. 1 O, the a He means that part of Ethiopia, which lieth toward the sea, which was so full 〈◊〉 ships that the seals (which he compareth to Wings) seemed to shadow the sea. land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, 2 Sending ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of b Which in those countries were great: in so much as they made ships of them for swiftness. reeds upon the waters, (saying,) c This may be taken that they sent other to comfort the jews, and to promise' them help against their enemies, & so the Lord did threaten to take away their strength that the jews should not trust therein: or that they did soli cite the Egyptians and promised them aid 〈◊〉 go against Iudáh. Go, you swift messengers, to a nation that is scattered abroad, and spoilt, unto a terrible d To wit, the jews, who because of God plagues made all other nations afraid of the like, as God threatened, people from their beginning even hitherto a nation by little and little, even trodden under foot, whose land the e Meaning the Assyrians, as Chap 8. 7. floods have spoilt. 3 All you the inhabitants of the world & dwellers in the earth, shall see when f When the Lord prepareth to fight against the Ethiopians he setteth up a sign in the mountains, and when he bloweth the trump, you shall hear. 4 For so the Lord said unto me, I will g I will stay a while from punishing the wicked. rest and behold in my tabernacle, as h Which two seasons are most 〈◊〉 able for the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 hereby he means, that he will seem to favour them, and give them abundance for a time, but he will suddenly cut them of. the heat drying up the rain, (and) as a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest. 5 For afore the harvest when the flower is finished, and the fruit is riping in the flower, them he shall cut down the branches with hooks & shall take away, (and) cut of the boughs: 6 They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the i Not only men shall contemn them, but the brute beasts. beasts of the earth: for the foul shall summer upon it, and every beast of the earth shall winterupon it. 7 At that time shall a k Meaning, that God will pity his Church, and receive that little remnant as an offering unto himself. present be brought unto the Lord of hosts, [a people that is scattered abroad, and spoilt, and of a terrible people from their beginning hitherto, a nation, by little and little even trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoilt] to the place of the Name of the Lord of hosts, (even) the Deut 28 〈◊〉. mount Zión. CHAP. XIX. 1 The destruction of the Egyptians by the Assyrians 18. Of their conversion to the Lord 1 THe a Read Chap 〈◊〉 1. burden of Egypt. Behold, the Lord b Because the Egyptians trusted in the defence of their country, in the 〈◊〉 of their idols, and in the valiantness of their men the Lord showeth that he 〈◊〉 over all their munitions in a swift cloud, and that their idols shall tremble at his coming, and that men's hearts shall faint. rideth upon a swift cloud, and 〈◊〉 come into Egypt, and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the mids of her. 2 And I will set Egyptians against the Egyptiptians: so every one shall c As he caused the Ammonites, Moabites, and Idumeans to kill one another, when they came to destroy the Church of God. 2. 〈◊〉. 20 22 Chap. 49. 〈◊〉. fight against his brother, & every one against his neighbour city against city, (and) kingdom against kingdom. 3 And the d Meaning, their policy, and wisdom. spirit of Egypt shall fail in the mids of her, and I will destroy their counsel, and they shall seek at the idols, and at the sorcerers, and at them that have spirits of divination, and at the south sayers. 4 And I will deliver the Egyptians into the hand of cruel lords; and a mighty King shall rule over them, says the Lord God of hosts. 5 Then the waters of the sea shall e He showeth that the sea & Ni 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 great river, whereby they thought themselves most 〈◊〉, should not 〈◊〉 able to the them from his anger, but that he would sand the 〈◊〉 among t 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 keep them 〈◊〉 as slaves. fail, and the river shall be dried up, and wasted. 6 And the rivers f For Nilus' 〈◊〉 into the sea by seven 〈◊〉, as though they 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉. shall go far away: the rivers of defence shallbe emptied and dried up: the reeds & flags shallbe cut down. 7 The grass in the river, (and) at the g The Hebrew word is 〈◊〉, whereby they mean the spring out of the which the water 〈◊〉 as out of a mouth head of the rivers, and all that groweth by the river, shall whither, (and) be driven away, and be no more. 8 The fisshers also shall h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 use to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of a 〈◊〉 by ta king away of the commodities 〈◊〉, as by vines, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, & such 〈◊〉 things 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are enriched. mourn, and all they that cast angle into the river, shall lament, and they that spread their net upon the waters, shallbe weakened. 9 Moreover, they that work in flax of divers sorts, shallbe confounded, and they that weave nets. 10 For their nets shallbe broken, and all they that make ponds, (shallbe) heavy in heart. 11 Surely the princes of i Called also Tanes, a famous city upon Nilus: Zoán (are) fools: the counsel of the wise counsellors of Pharaoh is become foolish: how say you unto Pharaoh, I k He noteth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Pharaoh: who persuadeth the King that he was wise and 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 his house was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 himself, saying, I am wise. am the son of the wise? I am the son of the ancient Kings? 12 Where are now thy wise men, that they may tell thee, or may know what the Lord of hosts hath determined against Egypt? 13 The princes of Zoàn are become fools: the princes of l Or Memphis, 〈◊〉 Alexandria and now called the great 〈◊〉. Noph are deceived, they have deceived Egypt, (even) the m The principal upholders thereof are the chiefest cause of their destruction. corners of the tri bes thereof. 14 The Lord hath mingled among them the spirit n 〈◊〉 the spirit of Wisdom he hath made them 〈◊〉 and gid 〈◊〉 with the spirit of error. of errors: and they have caused Egypt to err in every work thereof, as a drunken man erreth in his vomit. 15 neither shall there be any work in Egypt, which the head may o neither the great nor the small, the strong nor the 〈◊〉 do, nor the tail, the branch nor the rush. 16 In that day shall Egypt be like unto women for it shallbe afraid and fear because of the moving of the hand of the Lord of hosts, which he shaketh over it. 17 And the land of Iudáh shallbe a fear p 〈◊〉 that through their occasion the jews made not God their defence, but put their trust in them and were therefore now punished, 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 jest the like 〈◊〉 upon them. unto Egypt: every one that maketh mention of it, shallbe afraid thereat, because of the of the Lord of hosts, which he hath the upon it. 18 In that day shall five cities in the land of Egypt q Shall make one confession of faith with the people of 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 meaning, the Language, wherein God was then served. speak the language of Canáan, and shall r Shall 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 and protest to serve God a right. swear by the Lord of hosts: one shallbe called the city of s Meaning, of six cities five should serve God, and the sixt remain in their wickedness: and so of the sixt part there should be but one 〈◊〉. destruction. 19 In that day shall the altar of the Lord be in the mids of the land of Egypt, and t There shallbe evident signs & token, that God's religion is there which name of 〈◊〉 is taken of the 〈◊〉 & ancient times, when God had not as yet appointed the place, and full manner how he would be Worshipped a pillar by the border thereof unto the Lord 20 And it shallbe for a sign and for a witness un to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto the Lord, because of the oppressers, and he shall sand them u This declareth that this prophecy should be accomplished in the time of Christ. a Saviour and a great man, and shall deliver them. 21 And the Lord shallbe known of the Egyptians, and the Egyptians shall know the Lord in that day, and do x By these ceremonies he comprehendeth the spiritual service under Christ. sacrifice and oblation, and shall vow vows unto the Lord, & perform (them.) 22 So the Lord shall smite Egypt, he shall smite and heal it: for he shall return unto the Lord 〈◊〉 he shallbe entreated of them & shall heal them. 23 In that day shall there be a path from y By these two nations, which 〈◊〉 then chief enemies of the Church, he showeth that the Gentiles, & the jews should be joined together in one faith and religion, and should be all one fold under Christ their shepherd. Egypt to Asshúr, and ashúr shall come into Egypt, and Egypt into ashúr: so the Egyptians shall worship with ashúr. 24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and Asshúr, (even) a blessing in the mids of the land. 25 For the Lord of hosts shall bless it, saying, Blessed (be) my people Egypt and Asshúr, the work of mine hands, and Israel mine inheritance. CHAP. XX. 2 The three years captive of Egypt and Ethiopia described by the three years going naked of Isaiáh. 1 IN the year that a Who was a captain of Sanche rib. 2. King. 18. Tartán came to b A city of the Philistines. Ashdond [when c The hebrews writ that Saneherib was so called. Sargôn King of 〈◊〉 sent him] and had fought against Ashdód, and taken it. 2 At the same time spoke the Lord by the hand of Isaiáh the son of Amóz, saying, Go, and loose the d Which signifieth that the Proditor phet, did lament the misery that he saw prepared before the three years, that 〈◊〉 naked and bore footed. sackcloth from thy loins, and put of thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. 3 And the Lord said, Like as my servant Isaiáh hath walked naked, and barefote three years, (as) a sign and wondre upon Egypt, and Ethiopia, 4 So shall the King of ashúr take away the captivity of Egypt, and the captivity of Ethiopia, (both) young men and old men, naked and barefoot, with their but tookes uncovered, to the shame of Egypt. 5 And they shall fear, and be ashamed of e In whose aid they 〈◊〉. Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt f Of whom they boasted and gloried, their glory. 6 Then shall the inhabitant of this g Meaning 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 about 〈◊〉 their enemies, as 〈◊〉 with waters. isle say in that day, Behold, such is our expectation, whether we fled for help to be delivered from the King of ashúr, and how shall we be delivered? CHAP. XXI. 1 Of the destruction of Babylon by the Persians and Medes. 11 The ruin of Idumea. 13 And of Arabia. 1 THe burden of a On the sea side between judea, and 〈◊〉 was a Wilderness, whereby he means Chaldea. the desert sea, As the whirl winds in the South use to pass from the wilderness, (so) shall it b That is, the rui ne of Babylon by the Medes, and Persians. come from the horrible land. 2 A grievous visions was showed unto me, The c The Assyrians and Chaldeans, which 〈◊〉 destroyed other nations, shallbe over corn of the Medes and Persians and this he 〈◊〉 an hundredth year before 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to pass. transgressor (against) a transgressor, & the destroyer (against) a destroyer Go up d By Elám, he means the Persians. Elám besige Media. I have caused all the mourning e Because they shall find no succour, they shall mourn no more or have caused them to cease mourning whom Babylon had afflicted. thereof to cease. 3 Therefore are my f This the Prophet speaketh in the person of the Babylonians. loins filled with sorrow sorrows have taken me as the sorrows of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down when I heard it, (and) I was amazed when I saw it. 4 Mine heart failed: fearfulness troubled me: the night g He prophesieth the death of Belshazar, as Dan. 〈◊〉. 30. Who in the mids of his pleasures was destroyed. of my pleasures hath he turned into fear unto me. 5 Prepare thou the table: watch in the watch tower: eat, drink: h While they are eating, and drinking they shallbe commanded to run to their weapons. arise, you princes, anoint the shield. 6 For thus hath the i To Wit, in avision by the spirit of prophecy. Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, to tell what he seethe. 7 And he saw a chariot with two horsemen: k Meaning charets of men of War, and others that 〈◊〉 the baggage. a chariot of an ass, (and) a'charet of a camel: and he hearkened (and) took diligent heed. 8 And he cried, A l Meaning, Darius Which 〈◊〉 came Babylon. lion my lord, I stand continually upon the watch tower in the day time, and I am set in my watch every night: 9 And behold, this man's chariot cometh with two horsemen. And m The Watcheman Whomel saiáh see up, told him, Who came toward Babylon, and the Angel declared that it should be destroyed: all this was done in a vision. he answered and said, * Babel is fallen: it is fallen, and all the images of her gods hath he broken unto the ground. 10 O n Meaning, Babylon. my threshing, and the ” Ebr. son. corn of my floor. That which I have herded of the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, have I showed unto you. 11 ¶ The burden of o Which was a city of the Ishmaelites and was so named of 〈◊〉, * Genes. 〈◊〉. 14. Dumáh. He calleth unto me out of p A mountain of the Idumeans. Seir, Watchman, what was in the night? Watchman, what was in the night? 12 The watchman said, The q He describeth the 〈◊〉 of the people of Dumáh Who Were night and day in sear of their enemies, and ever ran to and fro to 〈◊〉 news. morning cometh and also the night. If you will ask, inquire: return (and) come. 13 ¶ The burden against Arabia. In r For fear, he Arabians shall flee into the Woods, and he appointeth What way they shall take. the forest of Arabia shall you tarry all night, (even) in the ways of Dedanim. 14 O inhabitants of the land of Temá, bring forth f Signifying that for fear they shall not 〈◊〉 to eat or drink. water to meet the thirsty, (and) prevent him that fleeth with his bread. 15 For they flee from the drawn sword, (even) from the drawn sword, and from the bend bow, and from the grievousness of war. 16 For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Yet jete. 〈◊〉. 8. a year t He appointeth them 〈◊〉 for one year only and then they should be destroyed. according to the years of an u Read * Chap. 16. 14. hireling, Revel 14. 8. and all the glory of Kedár shall fail. 17 And the residue of the number of the strong archers of the sons of x Which Was the name of a people of Arabia: 〈◊〉 by the horrible 〈◊〉 of all these nations, he teacheth the jews that 〈◊〉 is no place for resuge or to escape God's wrath, but only to remain in his Church, and to live in his fear. Kedár shallbe few for the Lord God of Israel hath spoken it. CHAP. XXII. 1 He prophesieth of the destruction of Jerusalem by 〈◊〉. 15 A threatening against Shebua. 20 To whose office Eliakim is preferrer. 1 THe burden of the a Meaning, Indea, Which was compassed about with mountains and was called the valley of visions, because of the Prophets, Which Were always there, Whom they named Seers. valley of vision. What b He speaketh to Jerusalem, Whose inhabitants were 〈◊〉 up to the house tops for fear of their enemies: aileth thee now that thou art wholly go ne up unto the house tops? 2 Thou that art full of c Which Wast Wont to be full of people & joy. noise, a city full of bru te, a joyous city: thy slain men shall not (be) slain d But for hunger. with sword, nor die in battle. 3 All thy princes shall flee together from the bow: they shall be e And led into captivity. bond: all that shallbe found in thee, shallbe bounds together, which have fled from f Which have fled from other places to jerusalem for secure. far. 4 Therefore said I, Turn away from me: I will weep g He showeth What is the duty of the godly, When God's plagues hung over the Church, and specially of the ministers, jer. 9, 1. bitterly: labour not to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people. 5 For (it is) a day of trouble, and of ruin, & of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the city: & a h That is, the shout of the enemies Whom God had appointed to destroy the city. crying unto the mountains. 6 ¶ And Elám i He 〈◊〉 them in mind how God delivered them once from Saneherib, Who brought the Persians' & Cyrenians With him, that they might by returning to God avoid that great plague Which they should else suffer by 〈◊〉. bore the quiver in a man's chariot with horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield. 7 And thy chief valleys were full of charets, & the horsemen set themselves in array against the gate. 8 And he discovered the k The secret place Where the armour Was: to Wit in the house of the forest, 1. King 2. covering of Iudáh & thou diddest look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest. 9 And you have seen l You fortified the ruinous places, which Were neglected in time of peace: meaning, the Whole city & the city of David Which Was Within the compass of the other the breaches of the city of David: for they were many, and you gathered the waters of the lower pool. 10 And you numbered the houses m Ether to pull down such as might hurt, or else to know what men they Were able to make. of jerusalem, and the houses have you broken down to fortify the brickwall, 11 And have also made a ditch between the two walls, for the n To provide if need should be of Water. waters of the old pool, and have not looked unto the maker o To God that made Jerusalem: that is, they trusted more in the 〈◊〉 means then in God. there of, neither had respect unto him that formed it of old. 12 And in that day did the Lord God of hosts call unto weeping & mourning, & to baldness and girding with sack clot. 13 And behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine, p In stead of repentance you 〈◊〉 joyful and made great cheer, contemning the admonitions of the Prophets, saying Let us eat and drink: for our Prophets say, that we shall die tomorrow. eating and drinking: forto morrow we shall dye. 14 And it was declared in the ears of the Lord of hosts. Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you, till you die, says the LORD God of hosts. 15 Thus says the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee to that q Because the Hebrew word doth also signify one that doth nourish & cherish, there are of the learned that think, that this Wicked man did nourish secret friendship with the Assyrians and Egyptians, to berray the Church and to provide for himself against all dangers: in the mean season he pack craftily and gate of the best offices into his hand under Hezekiah, ever aspiring to the biest. treasurer, to Shebná, the steward of the house, (& say,) 16 What hast thou to do here? and whom hast thou r Meaning, that he was a stranger and came up of nothing. here? that thou shouldest here hue thee out a sepulchre, as he that heweth out his se pulchre in an high place, or that graveth an ha' bitation s Where 〈◊〉 thought to make his name immortal by his famous sepulchre, he died most miserably among the Assyrians. for himself in a rock? 17 Behold, the Lord will carry thee away with a great captivity, and will surely cover thee. 18 He will surely roll (&) turn thee like a ball in a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the charets of thy glory (shallbe) the t Signifying that 〈◊〉 soever dignive the Wicked 〈◊〉 to, at length it will turn to the shame of though see Prices, by whom they are preferred. shame of thy lords house. 19 And I will drive thee from thy station, and out of thy dwelling will he destroy thee. 20 And in that day will I u To be steward again, out of the Which office he had been put by the craft of 〈◊〉. call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiáh, 21 And with thy garments will I cloth him, & with thy girdle will I strengthen him: thy power also will I commit into his hand, & he shallbe a father of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the house of Iudáh. 22 And the x I Will commit unto him the full charge and government of the King's house. key of the house of David will I say upon his shoulder: so he shall open & no man shall shut: and he shall shut, and no man shall open. 23 And I'wil fasten him as a y I will establish him and confirm him in his office: of this 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 9 9 nail in a sure place, and he shallbe for the throne of glory to his father's house. 24 And they shall hung upon him all the glory of his father's house, (even) of the nephews and posterity z Meaning that both 〈◊〉 and great that shall come of 〈◊〉, shall have praise and glory by this faithful officer. all smalevessels, from the vessels of the cups, even to all the instruments of music. 25 In that day, says the Lord of hosts, shall the a He means Shebna, who in man's judgement should never have fallen. nail, that is fastened in the sure place, depart and shall be broken, and fall: and the burden, that was upon it, shallbe cut of: for the Lord hath spoken it. CHAP. XXIII. 1 A prophecy against Tyrus. 17 A promise that it shall be restored. 1 THe a Read 〈◊〉. 13. 〈◊〉 burden of Tyrus. howl, you ships of b You of 〈◊〉 that comethether for merchandise. 〈◊〉: for c Tyrus is destroyed by Nebus chadnezzár. it is destroyed, so that there is none house: none shall come from the land of d By chittim they mental the yles and 〈◊〉 West Ward from Palestina. Chittim: it is e All men know We of this destru ction. revealed unto them. 2 Be still, you that devil in the 〈◊〉: the merchants of Zidon, (and) such as pass over the sea, have f Have haunted the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee. replenished thee. 3 The g Meaning, the corn of Egypt which was fed by the over flowing of Nilus. seed of Nilus (growing) by the abundance of waters, (and) the harvest of the river (was) herrevenues, and she was a mart of the nations. 4 Be ashamed, thou Zidôn: for the h That is, Tyrus, which was the chief port of the Sea. sea hath spoken, (even) the strength of the sea, saying I have not i I have no people leftinme, and am as a barren woman that river had child. travailed, nor brought for the children, neither nourished youngmen (nor) brought up virgins. 5 When the fame cometh to the Egyptians, they shallbe k Because these two countries were joined in league together. sorry, concerning the rumour of Tyrus. 6 Go you over to l Tyrus willeth other 〈◊〉 to go to Cilicia and to come no more there. Tarshish: howl, you that devil in the yles. 7 Is not this that your glorious (city?) her antiquity (is) of 〈◊〉 days: her own feet shall lead her a far of to be a sojourner. 8 Who hath decreed this against Tyrus [that m Who maketh her merchants like princes. crowneth (men)] whose merchants (are) princess? whose chapmen (are) the nobles of the world? 9 The Lord of hosts hath decreed this, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring to contempt all them that be glorious in the earth. 10 Pass through thy land like a flood (to) the n Thy strength will no more 〈◊〉 thee: therefore flee to other country for succour. daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength. 11 He stretched out his hand upon the sea: he shaken the kingdoms: the Lord hath given a commandment concerning the place of merchandise, to destroy the power thereof. 12 And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice when thou art oppressed: o For Tyrus was never touched not 〈◊〉 before. o virgin p Because Tyrus was built by thou of zidon. daughter of Zidón: rise up go over unto Chittim: yet there thou shalt have no rest. 13 Behold the land of the Chaldeans: this was no people: q The Chaldeans which dwelled in tents in the wilderness, were gathered by the Assyrians into city. Asshúr founded it by the in hahabitants of the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof: they raised the palaces there of (&) he r The people of the Chaldeans destroyed the Assyrians: whereby the Prophet mea 〈◊〉, that seeing the Chaldeans were able to overcome the Assyrians, which were so great a nation, much more shall these two nations of Chaldea & Assyria be able to overthrow 〈◊〉 brought it to ruin. 14 howl you ships of Tarshish, for your s That is, Tyrus, by whom you are enriched. strength is destroyed. 15 And in that day shall Tyrus be forgotten seventy years, [according to the years of one King] at the end of t Tyrusshallie de 〈◊〉 70 years which he 〈◊〉 the reign of one King, or a manage. seuétie years shall Tyrus u 〈◊〉 use all craft and 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 men again to her. sing as an harlot. 16 Take an harp, (&) go about the city: [thou harlot that hast been forgotten] x She shall labour by all 〈◊〉 to recover her 〈◊〉 credit, as an harlot when she is long 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 her lovers. make sweet melody, sing more songs that thou mayest be remembered. 17 And at the end of seventy years shall the Lord visit Tyrus, and she shall return to her y Though she have been chastised 〈◊〉 the Lord, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 return to her old wicked practices, & for 〈◊〉 shall give her 〈◊〉 to all men's lusts like an 〈◊〉. wages, and shall commit fornication with all the kingdoms 〈◊〉 the earth, (that are) in the world. 18 Yet her occupying and her wages shallbe z He showeth that God yet by the preaching of the Gospel will call 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, & turn her 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 gain unto the true 〈◊〉 of God and liberality toward his Saints. holy unto the Lord: it shall not be laid up nor kept in store, but her merchandise shall be for them that devil before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and to have durable clothing. CHAP. XXIIII. A prophecy of the curse of God for the sins of the people. 13 A remnant 〈◊〉, shall praise the Lord 1 Behold, the Lord maketh the a This prophecy is as 〈◊〉 conclusion of that, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 been 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 and other nations 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: & the 〈◊〉 by the earth he means those lands, which were before named. earth empty, and he maketh it waste: he turneth it upside down, & scattereth abroad the inha bitants thereof. 2 And there shallbe like people, like b 〈◊〉 this was a name of dignity, it was all so 〈◊〉 to them 〈◊〉 were not of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & so signifieth all so a man of digni 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was also applied to them, which were not of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & so 〈◊〉 all so a man of digni 〈◊〉, as 2 Sam. 8. 18, and 20, 25 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 18, 17, 〈◊〉 by these words the Prophet signifieth an horrible confu sion, 〈◊〉 there shallbe 〈◊〉 religion, order nor policy, 〈◊〉. 4, 9 Priest, & like servant, like master, like maid, like mai straisse, like byer, like seller, like lender, 〈◊〉 borrower, like giver, like taker to 〈◊〉. 3 The earth shallbe clean emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the Lord hath spoken 〈◊〉 word. 4 The earth lamenteth and fadeth away: 〈◊〉 world is feebled & decayed: the proud people of earth are weakened. 5 The earth c That is, rendereth not her 〈◊〉 for the sin of the people, whom the earth deceived of their nurture, because they deceived God of his honour. also deceiveth, because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in habitants thereof: for 〈◊〉 transgressed the laws: they changed the ordinances, (and) broke the everlasting covenant. 6 Therefore hath the d written in the Law, as Levi, 26. 14. Deut. 28. 16: thus the Prophets used to apply particularly the menaces and pro mises which are general in the Law. curse 〈◊〉 the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are desola te. Wherefore the inhabitants of the land are e With heat and drought, or else, that they were consumed with the 〈◊〉 of God's wrath. burned up, and few men are left. 7 The wine faileth, the vine hath no might: all that were of merry heart, do mourn. 8 The mirth of tabrets ceaseth: the noise of them that rejoice, endeth: the joy of the harp ceaseth. 9 They shall not drink wine with mirth: strong drink shallbe bitter to them that drink it. 10 The city of f Which as it was without 〈◊〉 so now should it be brought to desolation and con 〈◊〉: and this was not only meant of 〈◊〉, but of all the other wicked cities. vanity is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in. 11 There is a 〈◊〉 for wine in the streets: all joy is darkened: the g Because they did not use God's benefits a right, their pleasures should fail, and they fallto mourning. mirth of the world is go away. 12 In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction. 13 ¶ Surely thus shall it be in the mids of the earth, among the people, h 〈◊〉 comforteth the 〈◊〉, decla ring that in this great desolation the Lord will 〈◊〉 Church 〈◊〉 shall praise his name, as Chap. 10. 22. as the shaking of an olive tre, (and) as the grapes when the vintage is ended. 14 They shall lift up their voice they shall shout for the magnificence of the Lord: they shall rejoice from i From the utmost coasts of the world, where the Gospel shall be preached, as vers. 16. the sea. 15 Wherefore praise you the Lord in the valleys, (even) the Name of the Lord God of Israel, in the yles of the sea. 16 From the uttermost part of the earth we have herded praises, (even) glory to the k Meaning, to God, who will publish his Gospel through all the world. just, and I said, l I am consumed with care, considering the affliction of the Church both before 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 Some read, my secret, my secret: that is, it was rene: led to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 good should be preserved and the wicked destroyed. My leanenes, my leanenes, woe is me: the 〈◊〉 have offended: yea the transgressors have grievously offended. 17 Fear, and the pit, and the snare (are) upon thee, o inhabitant of the earth. 18 And he that fleeth from the noise of the fear, shall fall into the pit: and he that cometh up out of the pit, shallbe taken in the snare: for the m Meaning, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and vengeance should be over and under them: so that they should not escape 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 did at Noah's flood. windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake. 19 The earth is 〈◊〉 broken down: the earth is 〈◊〉 dissolved: the earth is moved exceedingly. 20 The earth shall rele to and fro like a drunken man, and shallbe removed like a tent, & the iniquity thereof shallbe heavy upon it: so that it shall fall, and rise no more. 21 ¶ And in that day shall the Lord n There is no power so high or mighty, but God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him with 〈◊〉 rods. visit the host above that is on high, even the Kings of the world that are upon the earth. 22 And 〈◊〉 shallbe gathered together, as the prisoners in the pit: and they shallbe shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be o Not with his rods, as vers. 21, but shallbe comforted. visited. 23 p 〈◊〉 God shall restore his Church, the glory thereof shalso shine and his ministers (which are called his ancient men) that the moon shall be dark in comparison thereof. Then the moon shallbe abashed, and the sun 〈◊〉, when the Lord of hosts shall reign in mount Zión and in Jerusalem: and glory shallbe before his ancient men. CHAP. XXV. A thanksgiving to God in that that he showeth himself judge of the world, by punishing the wicked and 〈◊〉 the godly. 1 O Lord, thou a Thus the Prophet giveth thanks to God, because he will bring under subjection these 〈◊〉 by his corrections, & make them of his Church, which 〈◊〉 were his 〈◊〉. art my God: I will exalt thee, I will praise thy Name: for thou hast done wondered things, (according to) the counsels of old, with a stable truth. 2 For thou hast made of a b 〈◊〉 only of 〈◊〉, but also of these other cities, which have been 〈◊〉 enemies. city an heap, of a strong city, a ruin: (even) the palace c That is, a place where as all vagabonds maylive without danger and as it 〈◊〉, at ease, as in a palace. of strangers of a city, it shall never be built. 3 Therefore shall the d The arrogant & proud, which before would not know thee, shall by thy 〈◊〉 fear and 〈◊〉 thee. mighty people give glory unto thee: the city of the strong nations shall fear thee. 4 For thou hast been a strength unto the poor (even) a strength to the needy in his trouble a refuge against the tempest, a shadow against the heat: for the blast e The rage of the wicked is furious till God break the force thereof. of the mighty is like a storm (against) the brickwall. 5 Thou shalt bring down the noise of the strangers, f Meaning, that as the 〈◊〉 is abated by the rain, so shall God bring down the rage of the wicked. as the heat in a dry place: he will bring down the song of the mighty, (as) g As a cloud shadoweth from the heat of the sun so shall God assuage the rejoicing of the wicked against 〈◊〉 godly. the heat in the shadow of a cloud. 6 And in this h 〈◊〉, in 〈◊〉 whereby 〈◊〉neth his Church, which should Christ be assen bled of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the Gentiles and here described under the figure of a costly 〈◊〉, as Matt. 22 2. mountain shall the Lord of ho stes make unto all people a feast of fat things (even) a feast of fined (wines, &) of fat things full of marrow, of (wines) fined (and) purified. 7 And he will destroy in this mountain i Meaning that ignorance and blindness, where by we are kept back 〈◊〉 Christ. the covering that covereth all people, and the vail that is spread upon all nations. 8 He will destroy death for ever: and the Lord God will k He will take away all occasions of sorrow and fill his with 〈◊〉 joy, wipe away the tears from all faces, and the rebuke of his people will he take away out of all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it. 9 And in that day shall men say, Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he will save us. This is the Lord, we have waited for him: we will rejoice and be joyful in his salvation. 10 For in this mountain shall the hand of the Lord rest, and l By Moáb are meant all the enemies of his Church. Moàb shallbe threshed under him, even as straw is threshed in m There were two cities of this name: one in Iudáh, * Chron, 2. 49. & another in the land of Moáb, * 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. which seemeth to have been a plentiful place of corn. * Chap. 10 31. Madmenáh. 11 And he shall stretch out his hand in the mids of them [as he that swimmeth, stretcheth (them) out to swim] and with the strength of his hands shall he bring down their pride. 12 The defence also of the height of thy walls shall he bring down and lay low, (and) cast them to the ground, (even) unto the dust. 〈◊〉. 7. 17 & 21. 4. CHAP. XXVI. A song of the faithful, wherein is declared, in what consists the salvation of the Church, and wherein they aught to trust. 1 IN that day shall a This song was made to comfort the faithful, when their 〈◊〉 should come assu ring them also of their deliverance for the which they should sing this song. this song be sung in the land of judàh, We have a strong city: b God's protection and defence shallbe 〈◊〉. for us. salvation shall (God) set for walls and bulwarks. 2 c He assureth the godly to 〈◊〉 after the captivity to Jerusalem. Open you the gates that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth, may enter in. 3 By an assured d Thou hast decreed so, and thy purpose can 〈◊〉 be changed. purpose will't thou preserve perfit peace, because they trusted in thee. 4 Trust in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord God (is) strength for ever more. 5 For he will bring down them that devil on high: e There is no power so high that can let God, when he will deliver his. the high city he will abase: (even) unto the ground will he cast it down and bring it unto dust. 6 The foot shall tread it down, (even) the feet of the f God will set the poor afflicted over the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. poor, (and) the steps of the needy. 7 The way of the just (is) righteousness: thou will't make equal the righteous path of the just. 8 Also we, o Lord, have waited for thee in the way of thy g We have 〈◊〉 abid in the adversities where with thou hast afflicted us. judgements: the desire of (our) soul (is) to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee. 9 With my soul have I desired thee in the night, and with my spirit within me will I seek thee in the morning: for seeing thy judgements (are) in the earth, the inhabitants of the world shall learn h Meaning, that by afflictions men shall learn to fear God. righteousness. 10 Let mercy i The wicked though God show them evident signs of his grace shallbe never the better. be showed to the wicked, (yet) he will not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he do wickedly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord 11 O Lord, they will not behold thy high hand (but) they shall see it, and be confounded with k Through 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 against thy people. the zeal of the people, and the fire of thy l The fire and vengeance, where with thou dost destroy thy enemies: enemies shall devour them. 12 Lord, unto us thou will't ordain peace: for thou also hast wrought all our works for us. 13 O Lord our God, (other) m The Babylonians, which have not governed according to thy word. lords beside thee have ruled us, (but) we will remember thee only, (and) thy Name. 14 The n Meaning that the reprobat, even in this life shall have the beginning of everlasting death. dead shall not live, (neither) shall the dead arise, because thou hast visited and scattered them, and destroyed all their memory. 15 Thou hast increased o To wit, the company of the faithful by the calling of the Genti les. the nation, o Lord: thou hast increased the nation: thou art made glorious: thou hast enlarged all the coasts of the earth. 16 Lord, in trouble have they p That is, the 〈◊〉 by thy rods were moved to pray unto thee for deliverance visited thee: they powered out a prayer when thy chastening (was) upon them. 17 Like as a woman with child, that draweth near to the travail, is in sorrow, (and) crieth in her pains, so have we been in thy q To wit, in extreme sorrow. sight, o Lord. 18 We have conceived, we have 〈◊〉 in pain as though we should have brought forth r Our sorrows had none end, ne there did we enjoy the comfort, that we looked for. wind: there was no help in the earth, neither did the inhabitants of s The wicked & men without religion were not destroyed. the world fall. 19 ¶ t He comforteth the faithful in their afflictions, showing them that 〈◊〉 in death they shall have life: & that they should most certainly rise to glory: 〈◊〉 he contrary should come to the wicked, as vers. 14. Thy dead men shall live: (even) with my body shall they rise. A wake, and sing, you that devil in dust: for thy u As herbs, dead in winter, flourish again by theraine in the spring time: so they that lie in the dust, shall rise up to 〈◊〉 when 〈◊〉 feel the dew of God's grace. dew (is as) the dew of herbs, & the earth shall cast out the dead. 20 Come, my people: x He exhorteth the faithful to be patient in their afflictions, 〈◊〉 to wait upon God's work. entre thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors after thee: hide thyself for a very little while, until the indignation pass over. 21 For lo, the Lord cometh out of his place, to visit the iniquity of the inhabitants of the earth upon them: and the earth shall disclose her y The earth shall vomit and cast out the innocent blood, which it hath 〈◊〉, that it may cry for 〈◊〉 against the wicked. blood, & shall no more hide her slain. CHAP. XXVII. A prophecy against the kingdom of Satán, 2 And of the joy of the Church for their deliverance. 1 IN that a At the time appointed. day the Lord with his sore and great and mighty b That is, by his mighty power and by his word He prophesieth here of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of satàn & his kingdom the name of Liviathán, 〈◊〉 and Egypt. sword shall visit Liviathán, that piercing serpent, even Liviathan, that crooked serpent, and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. 2 In that day sing of the vinyeard c Meaning, of the best wine, which this vinyeard, that is the Church should bring for the as most agreeable to the Lord of read wine. 3 Ith' Lord do keep it: I will water it every moment: jest any assail it, I will keep it night and day. 4 Anger d Therefore he will destroy the kingdom of Satán, because he loveth his Church for his own mer eyes sake, and can not beangrie with it, but wisheth that he may power his anger upon the wicked infideles, whom he means by briars and thorns. is not in me: who would set the briars and the thorns (against) me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together. 5 Or will he e He marveleth, that Israel will not come by gentleness, except God make them to feel his 〈◊〉, & so bring them unto him. feel my strength, that he may peace with me, (and) be at one with me? 6 f Though I afflict & diminish my people for a time yet shall the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 again & bring forth in great abundance. Here after, jaakôb shall take rote: Israel shall flourish and grow, and the world shallbe filled with fruit. 7 Hath he smitten g He showeth that God punisheth his in mercy, and his enemies in justice. him as he smote these that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that were slain by him? 8 In h That is, thou will't not destroy the rote of thy Church though the branches thereof 〈◊〉 to perish by the sharp wind of affliction. measure in the branches thereof will thou contend with it, (when) he bloweth with his rough wind in the day of the East wind. 9 By this therefore shall the iniquity of jaakôb be purged, and this is all the i He showeth that there is no 〈◊〉 repentance, nor 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tion to God, till the heart be purged from all idolatry, and the momuments thereof destroyed. fruit, the taking away of his sin: when he shall make all the stones of the altars, as chalk stones, broken in pieces, (that) the groves and images may not stand up. 10 Yet the k Not withstanding his favour that he will shewethem after, yet Jerusalem shallbe destroyed, and grass for 〈◊〉 shall grow in it. defensed city (shallbe) desolate, (and) the habitation (shallbe) forsaken, & left like a wilderness. Therens shall the calf feed, and there shall he lie, and consume the branches thereof. 11 When the boughs of it are dry, they shallbe broken: the l God shall not have need of mighty enemies: for the 〈◊〉 women shall do it, to their great shame. women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of none understanding: therefore he that made them, shall not have compassion of them, & he that formed them, shall have no mercy on them. 12 And in that day shall the Lord thrash from the channel of the m He shall destroy all from Euphrates to Nilus: for some fled toward Egypt, thinking to have escaped. River unto the river of Egypt, and you shallbe gathered, one by one, o children of Israel. 13 In that day also shall the great trump be n In the time of Cyrus, by whom they should be delivered: but this was chief accomplished under Christ. blown, and they shall come, which perished in the land of ashúr: and they that were chased into the land of Egypt, and they shall worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem. CHAP. XXVIII. Against the pride and drunkenness of Israel. 9 The untowardness of them that should learn the word of God. 24, God doth all things in time and place. 1 WOE to the a Meaning, the proud kingdom of the Israelites, which were dron ken 〈◊〉 prosperity. crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephrim: for his glorious beauty (shallbe) a fading flower, which is upon the head of the b Because the Israelites for the most part dwelled in plentiful 〈◊〉 he means here by the valley of them that had abundance of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and were, as it were, crowned there with as with garlands. valley of them that be fat, (and) are overcome with wine. 2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty & c He seemeth to mean the 〈◊〉, by whom the 〈◊〉 tribes were carried away. strong (host) like a tempest of hail, (and) a whirlwind that overthroweth, like a tempest of mighty waters that overflow, which throw to the ground mightily. 3 They shallbe trodden underfoot, (even) the crown (and) the pride of the drunkards of Ephráim. 4 For his glorious beauty shallbe a fading flour, which is upon the head of the vallei of them that be fat, (and) as d Which is not of long continuance, but is soon ripe, & first eaten. the hasty fruit afore summer, which when he that looketh upon it, seethe it, while it is in his hand, he eateth it. 5 In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty unto the e Signifying: that the faithful which put not their trust in aniewors' 〈◊〉 prosperity, but made God their glory, shallbe preserved. residue of his people: 6 And for a spirit of judgement to him that sitteth in judgement, and for f He will give counsel to the governor, and strength to the captain, to 〈◊〉 the enemies in at their own gates. strength unto them that turn away the battle to the gate. 7 But g Meaning, the hypocrites which were among them and were all together corrupt in life and 〈◊〉 which is here meant by drunkenness and vomiting. they have erred because of wine, and are out of the way by strong drink: the Priest and the Prophet have erred by strong drink they are swallowed up with wine: they have go astray through strong drink: they fail in vision: they stumble in judgement. 8 For all (their) tables are full of filth yvomiting no place (is clean.) 9 h For there was none that was able to understand any good doctri ne: but were foolish, & as unmere as young babes. Whom shall be teach knowledge? and whom shall be make to understand the things that he heareth? them that are weaned from the milk (and) drawn from the breasts. 10 For i They must have one thing often times told. precept (must be) upon precept, precept upon precept, line unto line, line unto line, there a little (and) there a little. 11 For with a stammering k Let one 〈◊〉 what he can, yet they shall no more 〈◊〉 him, than if he spoke in a strange language. tongue and with a strange language shall he speak unto this people. 12 Unto whom l That is the Proditor phet, whom God should sand. he said, m This is the do 〈◊〉, where upô you aught to stay and rest. This is the rest: n Show to them that are weary and have need of rest, what is the true rest. give rest to him that is weary: and this is the refreshing, but they would not hear. 13 Therefore shall the word of the o Because they will not receive the word of God when it is 〈◊〉 it cometh of their own malice, if after their hearts be so hardened, that they care not for it, as before. Chap. 6. 9 Lord be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line unto line, line unto line, there a little (and) there a little, that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken and be snared and be taken. 14 Wherefore, hear the word of the Lord, you scornful men that rule this people, which is at Jerusalem. 15 Because you have said, we have made a p They thought they had shifts to avoid God's judgements, and that they cold escape though all other perished. covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement: though a scourge run over, and pass through, it shall not come at us: for we have made q Though the Prophets condemned their idols, and vain trust, of falsehood, and 〈◊〉, yet the wicked thought in themselves that they would trust in these things. falsehood our refuge, and under vanity are we hide, 16 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Be hold I will lay in Ziôn a stone, a r That is Christ, by whom all the building must be tried, and upholden, * Psal. 〈◊〉 22 * Mat. 21. 42. * Act. 4. 11. * 〈◊〉. 9 31. * 1. Pet. 2 6. tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation. He that believeth, s He shall be quiet, and seek none other remedies, but be content with Christ. shall not make haste. 17 judgement also will I say to the rule, & t In the 〈◊〉 of his Church, judgement, and justice shall reign. right teousnes to the balance, and the u God's corrections & affliction hail shall sweep away the vain confidence, and the waters shall overflow x Affliction shall discover their vain confidence, which they kept secret to themselves. the secret place. 18 And your covenant with death shallbe disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand: when a scourge shall run over & pass through, then shall you be trod down by it. 19 When it passeth over, it shall take you away: for it shall pass through every morning in the day, and in the night, & there shallbe only y Terror and destruction shall make you to learn that, which ex hotrations and gentleness cold not 〈◊〉 you unto fear to make (you) to understand the hearing. 20 For the bed is z Your affliction shallbe so 〈◊〉, that you are not able to 〈◊〉 it. 〈◊〉 that it can not suffice, and the covering narrow that one can not wrap himself. 21 For the Lord shall stand as in mount a When David 〈◊〉 the Phi 〈◊〉, 2. Samuel. 5. 20. 1. chro. 14. 11. Perazim he shallbe wrath as in the valley b Where joshua 〈◊〉 five Kings of the Amo 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 10. 12. of Gibeôn, that he may do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act. 22 Now therefore be no mockers, jest your bonds increase: for I have herded of the Lord of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth. 23 Hearken you, and hear my voice: hearken you, and hear my speech. 24 Doth the plough man plough all the day, to so we? doth he open, & break the clottes of his ground? 25 When he hath made it c As the plough man hath his appointed time, and divers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 hath the Lord for his 〈◊〉: for he 〈◊〉 some at one time, and some at another, some after one sort & some after another, so that his choose seed is beaten, and tried, 〈◊〉 not broken, as are the wicked. plain, will he not then sow the fitches', and sow cummin, and castin wheat by measure, and the appointed barley and rye in their place? 26 For his GOD doth in struck him to have discretion, (and) doth teach him. 27 For fitches' shall not be 〈◊〉 with a 〈◊〉 instrument, neither shall a cart wheel be turned about upon the cummin: but the fitches' are beaten out with a staff, and cummin with a rod. 28 Bread (corn) when it is threshed, he doth not always thrash it, neither doth the wheel of his cart (still) make anoyse, neither will he break it with the teeth thereof. 29 This also cometh from the Lord of hosts, which is wondered in counsel, (and) excellent in works. CHAP. XXIX. 1 Aprophecie against Jerusalem. 13 The 〈◊〉 of God on them that follow the traditions of men. 1 AH a The Hebrew word Ariel signifieth the lion of God, and 〈◊〉 the altar, because the altar seemed to devour the sacrifice that was 〈◊〉 to God, 〈◊〉 Eze. 43. 16. altar, altar of the city that David dwelled in: add year unto year: b Your vain confidence in your sacrifices shall 〈◊〉 last long let them kill lambs. 2 But I will bring the altar into distress, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow, & it shallbe unto me like c Your city shallbe full of blood, as an altar whereon they sacrifice. an altar. 3 And I will besiege thee as a circle, and fight against thee on a mount, and will cast up ramparts against thee. 4 So shalt thou be humbled, (&) shalt speak out of the d Thy speech shallbe no more so lofty, but abased, and low as the very charmers, which are in low places, and whisper, so that their voice can scarce be herded. ground, and thy speech shall be (as) out of the dust: thy voice also shallbe out of the ground like him that hath a spirit of divination, and thy talking shall whisper out of the dust. 5 Moreover, the multitude of thy e Thy hired, in whom thou 〈◊〉, shall be destroyed, as dust or chaff in a 〈◊〉. lewinde. stranger shall be like small dust, and the multitude of strong men shallbe as chaff that passeth away, and it shallbe in a moment, (even) suddenly. 6 Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hosts with thunder, and shaking, & a great noise, a whirlwind, and a tempest, and a flame of a devouring fire. 7 And the f The enemies that I will bring to destroy thee, and that, which thou makest thy vain trust, shall come at uwares, even as a dream in the 〈◊〉, Some read, as if 〈◊〉 were a comfort to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 destruction of their enemies. multitude of all the nations that fight against the altar, shallbe as a dream (or) vision by night: even all they that make the war against it, and strong holds against it, and lay siege unto it. 8 And it shallbe like as an hungry man dreameth, and behold, g That is, he 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉. he eateth and whenhe awaketh, his soul is empty: or like as a thirsty man dreameth, & lo, he is drinking, and when he awaketh, behold, he is faint, and his soul longeth: so shall the multitude of all nations be that fight against mount Ziôn. 9 h Muse hereon as long as you 〈◊〉, yet shall you find nothing, but occasion to be astonished: for your 〈◊〉 are blind, and therefore cannot direct you. Stay yourselves, and wonder: they are blind, and make (you) blind: they are drunken, but not with wine: they stagger, but not by strong drink. 10 For the Lord hath covered you with a spirit of slumber, and hath shut up your eyes. the Prophets, and your chief Seers hath he covered. 11 And the vision of them all is become unto you, as the words of a book that is sealed up, which they deliver to one that canread, saying, Read this, I pray thee. Then shall he say, I can i Meaning, that it is all alike, either to read, or not to read, except God open the heart to understand. not for it is sealed. 12 And the book is given unto him that can not read, saying, Read this, I pray thee. And he shall say, I can not read. 13 Therefore the Lord said, Because this people k Because they are hypocrites & not sincere in heart, as Mat. 15. 8. come near unto me with their mouth, and honour me with their lips, but have removed their heart far from me, and their l That is, their religion was learned by man's doctrine and not by my word. fear toward me was taught by the precept of men, 14 Therefore behold, I will again do a marvelous work in this people, (even) a marvelous work, and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wisemen shall m Meaning, that whereas God is not worshipped according to his word, both magistrates, and ministers are but fools, and 〈◊〉 understanding perish, & the understanding of their prudent men shallbe hide. 15 Woe unto them that n This is spoken of them, which in heart despised God's word, and 〈◊〉 at the admonitions, but outwardly bore a good face, seek deep to hide (their) counsel from the Lord: for their are in darkness, and they say, Who seethe us? and who knoweth us? 16 Your turning (of devices) shall it not be esteemed o 〈◊〉 all your craft, says 〈◊〉 Lord, you can not be able to escape mine hands no more than the clay, that is in the porters hands, hath power to deliver itself. as the potter's clay? for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or the thing form, say of him that fa cioned it, He had none understanding? 17 It is not yet but a little while, and Lebanon shallbe p Shall there not be a change of all things: & Carmel, that is a plentiful place in respect of that it shallbe them, may be taken, as a forest, as Chap 32. 15. & thus he speaketh to comfort the faithful. turned in to Carmel? and Carmel shallbe counted as a forest? 18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, & the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness. 19 The meek in the Lord shall receive joy again, and the poor men shall rejoice in the holy one of Israel. 20 For the cruel man shall cease, and the scornful shallbe consumed: and all that hasted to iniquity, shallbe cut of: 21 Which made a man to sin in the q They that went about to find fault with the Prophets' words, and would not abide admonitions, but would entangle them and bring them into danger. word, and took him in a snare: which reproved (them) in the gate, and made the just to fall without cause. 22 Therefore thus says the Lord unto the house of Iaakób, (even) he that redeemed Abrahám, jaakób shall not now be confounded, neither now shall his face be pale. 23 But when he seethe his children, the work of mine hands, in the mids of him, they shall sanctify my Name, and sanctify the holy one of Iaakôb, and shall fear the God of Israel. 24 Then they that erted in spirit, r Signifying, that except God give understanding, & knowledge, man can not but still err, and murmute against him. shall have understanding, and they that murmured, shall earn doctrine. CHAP. XXX. 1 He reproveth the jews which in their adversity used their own counsels, and sought help of the Egyptians 10 Despising the Prophets. 16 Therefore he showeth what destruction shall come upon them, 18 But offereth mercy to the repentant. 1 WOE to the a Who contrary to their promise, 〈◊〉 not me for their protector, and contrary to my commandment, seek help at strangers. rebellious children, says the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me, and not b They seeks hiftes to cloak their doings, and not godly means. cover with a covering, but not by my spirit, that they may say sin upon sin: 2 Which walk forth to go down into Egypt [and have not asked at my mouth] to strengthen themselves with the strength of Pharaôh, and trust in the shadow of Egypt. 3 But the strength of Pharaôh shallbe your shame, & the trust in the shadow of Egypt your confusion. 4 For his c The chief of Israel went into Egypt in embassy to seek help, and abode at these 〈◊〉. princes were at Zôan, and his ambassadors came unto Hanés. 5 They shallbe all ashamed of the people that can not profit them, nor help nor do them good, but (shallbe) a shame and also a reproach. 6 ¶ The d That is, a heavy sentence or 〈◊〉 against the beasts that carried their treasures into egypt, by the wilderness, which was South 〈◊〉 judah: signifying that if the beasts should not be spared, the menshuld be punished much more grievously. burden of the beasts of the South, in a land of trouble and anguish, from whence shall come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent (against them) that shall bear their riches upon the shoulders of the colts, and their treasures upon the bounches of the camels, to a people that can not profit. 7 For the Egyptians are vanity, and they shall help in vain. Therefore have I cried unto e To wit, to Jerusalem. her, Their strength f And not to come to and fro to seek help. (is) to sit still. 8 Now go, (and) writ g That is, this prophecy. it before them in a table, and note it in a book that it may be for the h That it may be a witness, against them for all posterity. last day for ever and ever: 9 That it is a rebellious people, lying children, (and) children that would not i He showeth what was the cause of their destruction, and bringeth also all misery to 〈◊〉 wit, because they would not hear the word of God, but delighted to be flattered and led in error. hear the Law of the Lord 10 Which say unto the Seers, See not: and to the Prophets, prophecy not unto us right things: (but) speak flattering things unto us: prophecy k Threaten us not by the word of God, neither beso rigorous, not talk unto us in the name of the Lord, 〈◊〉 jer. 11 21. errors. 11 Depart out of the way: go aside out of the path: cause the holy one of israel to cease from us. 12 Therefore thus says the holy one of Israel, Because you have cast of this word, and trust in l Meaning, in their stubbornness against God, and the admonitions of his Prophets. violence, and wickedness, and stay thereupon. 13 Therefore this iniquity shallbe unto you as a breach that falls, (or) a swelling in an high brickwall, whose breaking cometh sudden lie in a moment. 14 And the breaking thereof is like the breaking of a potter's pot, which is broken with out pity, and in the breaking thereof is not found m Signifying, that the destruction of the wicked shallbe without recovery. a sheared to take fire out of the hearth, or to take water out of the pit. 15 For thus says the n 〈◊〉 times by his 〈◊〉 he put you in remembrance of this, that you should only depend on him. Lord God, the holy one of Israel, 〈◊〉 rest and quietness shall you be saved: in quietness and in confidence shallbe your strength, but you would not. 16 For you have said, Not, but we will flee away upon o We will trust to escape by our horses. horses. Therefore shallye flee. We wilride upon the swistest. Therefore shall your persecutors be swister. 17 A thousand (as) one (shall flec) at the rebuke of one: as the rebuke of five shall you flee, till you be left as a ship mast upon the p Where as all 〈◊〉 are cut down save 〈◊〉 or three to make masts. top of a mountain, and as a beacon upon an hill. 18 Yet therefore will the Lord wait, that he may have q He commendeth the great 〈◊〉 of God who with patience 〈◊〉 to call sinners to repentance. mercy upon you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have compassion upon you for the Lord (is) the God of r Not only in pu nishing, but in using moderation in the same, as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 10. 〈◊〉. & 30. 〈◊〉 judgement. Blessed (are) all they that 〈◊〉 for him. 19 Surely a people shall dwell in Ziôn, (and) in Jerusalem thou shalt weep no more: he will " Or, 〈◊〉 structour. certainly have mercy upon thee at the voice of thy cry. when he heareth thee, he will answer thee. 20 And when the Lord hath given you the bread of adversity, and the water of asfliction, thy rain shallbe no more kept back, but thy eyes shall see thy" rain. 21 And thy ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, s God shall direct 〈◊〉 thy ways, and appoint thee how to go either hither or thither. walk you in it, when thou turnest to the right hand, & when thou turnest to the left. 22 And you shall t We shall cast away your idols which you have made of gold, & silver 〈◊〉 all that belong 〈◊〉 to them, as a most filthy thing & polluted. pollute the covering of the images of silver, and the rich ornament of thy images of gold, (and) cast them away as a monstrous cloth, and thou shalt say unto it, u Showing that 〈◊〉 can be no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ex 〈◊〉 both in heart & deed we show ourselves enemies to 〈◊〉. Get thee hence. 23 Then shall he give rain unto thy seed, when thou shalt sow the ground, and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shallbe fat and as oil: in that day shall thy cattle be fed in large pastures. 24 The oxen also and the young asses, that till the ground, shall eat clean provendre, which is winnowed with the shoovel & with the fan. 25 And upon every high x By these diverse manners of speech he sheweth that the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 shallbe so great, 〈◊〉 none 〈◊〉 able sufficiently to 〈◊〉 esse it. mountain, & upon every high hill shall there be rivers (and) streams of waters, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers shall fall. 26 Moreover, the light of the moon shallbe as the light of the y When the Church shallbe restored, the glory thereof shall pass seven times the 〈◊〉 of the sun: for by the sun and moon which are two excellent creatures, he showeth what shallbe 〈◊〉 glory of the 〈◊〉 of God in the kingdom of Christ sun, and the light of the sun shall be seven fold, and like the light of seven days in the day that the Lord shall bind up the breach of his people, and heal the stroke of their wound. 27 Behold, z This threatening is against the Assyrians, the chief enemies of the people of God. the Name of the Lord cometh from far, his face is burning, and the burden thereof (is) heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue (is) as a devouring fire. 28 And his Spirit (is) as a river that overfloweth up to the neck: it divideth a sondre, to fan the nations with the fan of a To drive thee to nothing: and thus God consumeth the wicked by that means, whereby he cleanseth his. vanity, and there (shallbe) a bridle to 'cause them to err in the chaws of the people. 29 (But) there shallbe a song unto you as in the b You shall rejoice at the destruction of your enemies, as they that 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 of the solemnefeast, which began in the evening. night, when a solemn feast is kept: and gladness of heart, as he that cometh with a pipe to go unto the mount of the Lord, to the mighty one of Israel. 30 And the Lord shall 'cause his glorious voice to be herded, and shall declare the lighting down of his arm with the anger of (his) countenance, and flame of a devouring fire, with scattering and tempest, and hail stones. 31 For with the voice of the Lord shall Asshúr be destroyed, which smote with the c God's plague. rod. 32 And in every place that the staff shall pass, it shall d It shall destroy. cleave fast, which the Lord shall say upon him with e With joy and assurance of the victory. tabrets and haps: & with battles, (&) lifting up (of hands) shall he fight f Against Babel: meaning the Assyrians and Baby jonians. against it. 33 For g Here it is taken for hell, where the wicked are tormented, read, 2, King. 23, 10. Tôphet is prepared of old: it is even prepared for the h So that their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not exempt the wicked. King: he hath made it deep and large: the burning thereof (is) 1 By these 〈◊〉 speeches he declareth the 〈◊〉 dition of the wicked after this life. 〈◊〉 and much wood: the breath of the 〈◊〉, like a river of brimstone, doth kindle it. CHAP. XXXI. Chap. XXXI. 1 He curseth them that forsake God, and seek for the help of men. 1 WOE unto them that a There were two special causes, why the 〈◊〉 should not join amity with the Egyptians: first, because the Lord had commanded them never to 〈◊〉 thither, Deute. 17. 16. & 28. 68 jest they should forget the benefit of their redemption and secondly, 〈◊〉 they should be corrupted with the superstition and idolatry of the Egyptians, and so forsake God, jere. 2. 18. go down into Egypt for help, and stay upon horses, and trust in charettes, because they are many, & in horsemen, because they be very strong: but they look not unto the holy one of Israel, nor b Meaning, that they forsake the Lord, that put their trust in world lie things: for they can not trust in both. seek unto the Lord 2 But he yet is ᶜ wisest: therefore he will bring evil, and not turn back his word, but he will arise against the house of the wicked and against the help of them that work 〈◊〉. 3 Now the Egyptians (are) men, and not God, and their horse's flesh and not spirit: and when the Lord shall stretch out his hand, the d Meaning 〈◊〉 the Egyptaine & the 〈◊〉. helper shall fall, and he that is helped shall fall, and they shall altogether fail. 4 For thus hath the Lord spoken unto me, As the lion or lion's whelp roareth upon his pray, against whom (if) a multitude of shepherds be called, he will not be afraid And knoweth their grave 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all to 〈◊〉 at their voice, neither will humble himself at their noise: so shall the Lord of hosts come e He showeth the jews, that if: hei would put their trust in him he is so able that none can resist his power and so caresul over them, as abird over he young which ever 〈◊〉 about them for their defences which 〈◊〉 the Scripture useth in diverse places as 〈◊〉. 32. 11. matt. 23. 37. down to fight for mount Zión, and for the hill thereof. 5 As birds that fly, so shall the Lord of hosts defend jerusalem by defending and delivering, by passing through and preserving it. 6 Oye children of Israel, turn again, in asmuch as you are f He 〈◊〉 their conscience that they might earnesily feel their grievous sins & so truly repent 〈◊〉 che as now they are almost drowned and past 〈◊〉 very. sunken deep in rebellion. 7 For in that day every man shall g By these 〈◊〉 your repentance shallbe known, as Chap. 2 18. cast out his idols of silver, and his idols of gold which your hand have made you (even) a sin. 8 Then shall Asshûr fall by h When your repentance 〈◊〉. the sword, not of man, neither shall the sword of man devour him, and he shall i'll from the sword and his young men shall faint. 9 And he shall go for fear to his i This was accomplished soon after when Sanehe ribs army was discomfited, and he fled to his castle in Niniveth for secure. tower, and his princes shallbe afraid of the standard, says the Lord, whose k To destroy his enemies. fire is in Ziôn, and his furnace in Jerusalem. CHAP. XXXII. The conditions of good rulers and officers described by the 〈◊〉 of Hezekiah. who was the figure of Christ. 1 Behold, a This prophecy is of Hezekiah who was a figure of 〈◊〉, and therefore it 〈◊〉 chief to be referred to him. a King shall reign in justice, and the princes shall rule b By judgement and justice is 〈◊〉 an upright gover 〈◊〉, both in 〈◊〉 & religion. in judgement 2 And (that) man shallbe as an hiding place from the wind, and as a refuge for the tempest: as rivers of water in a dry place (and) as the shadow of a great rock in c Where men are weary with traveling, for lack of water. a weary land. 3 The eyes of d He promises to give the true light, which is the pure doctrine of God's word, and understanding and the zeal of the same contrary to the threatenings against the wicked. Chap. 6. 9 & 29. 10. the seeing shall not be shut, and the ears of them that hear, shall hear ken. 4 And the heart of the foolish shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stutters shallbe ready to speak distinctly. 5 A e Vice shall no 〈◊〉 re be called 〈◊〉 tue, nor 〈◊〉 stemed by 〈◊〉 and riches. niggard shall no more be called liberal, nor the churl rich. 6 But the niggard will spoke of nigardness and his heart will work iniquity, and do wickedly, and speak falsely against the Lord, to make empty the hungry soul, & to 'cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. 7 For the weapons of the churl (are) wicked: he deviseth wicked counsels, to undo the poor with lying words: and to speak against the poor in judgement, 8 But the liberal man will devise of liberal things, and he will continued (his) liberality 9 ¶ Rise up, you women that are at ease: hear my voice, you f He prophesieth of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to come, that they will not spare the women & children & therefore willeth them to take heed and provide careless daughters: hearken to my words. 10 You women, that are careless: shallbe in fear g Meaning, that the affliction should continued long, and when one, year were passed, yet they should look for new plagues. above a year in days: h God will take from you the means and occasions which made you to contemn him to wit, abundance of worldly goods. for the vintage shall fail (and) the gathering shall come no more. 11 You women, that are atease, be astonished fear, o ye careless women: put of the clotheses: make bore, and gird (sack cloth) upon the loins. 12 Men shall lament for the i By the teats he means the 〈◊〉 fields, where by men are nourished, as children with the 〈◊〉: or the mothers for 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 shall lack milk. teats, (even) for the pleasant fields, (and) for the fruitful vine. 13 Upon the land of my people shall grow thorns (&) briars yea, upon all the houses of joy in the city of rejoicing, 14 Because the palace shallbe forsaken, (and) the “ Or, 〈◊〉. noise of the city shallbe left the tower & fortress shall be dens for ever, (&) the delight of wild asses, (and) a pasture for 〈◊〉, 15 Until the k That is, when the Church shall be 〈◊〉: thus the 〈◊〉 after they have denounced God's judgements against the wicked, use to comfort the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Spirit be powered upon us from above, and the wilderness become a 〈◊〉 field, and the l The field which is now 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, shallbe but as a ba 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that it shallbe then, as Chap 29. 17. which shallbe fulfilled in Christ's time: for them they 〈◊〉 were before as the ba est wilderness, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and they that had some beginning of 〈◊〉, shall 〈◊〉 forth fruits in such abundance, that their former life shall seem but as a wilderness, where no 〈◊〉 were. plenteous field be counted as a forest. 16 And judgement shall devil in the desert, & justice shall remain in the fruitful field. 17 And the work of justice shallbe peace, 〈◊〉 the work of justice and quietness, and assurance for ever. 18 And my people shall devil in the tabernacle of peace and in sure dwellings, & in safe resting places. 19 When it haileth, it shall fall on the forest, & the m They shall not need to build it in 〈◊〉 places for fear of the 〈◊〉: for God will defend 〈◊〉 and turn away 〈◊〉 storms 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of their commodities. city shallbe set in the low place. 20 Blessed are you n That is, upon fat ground and well watered, which bringeth forth in abundance: or in places 〈◊〉 before 〈◊〉 covered with 〈◊〉, and now made dry for your uses. that sow 〈◊〉 waters, and o The fields 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that they shall sand 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 to eat up the first crop, which 〈◊〉 shallbe signs of God's favour and love towards them. drive (the there) the feet of the ox and the ass. CHAP. XXXIII. The destruction of them, by whom God hath punished his Church. 1 WOE to thee that a Meaning the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, as were the Chaldeans, & Assyrians: but 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, but not only. spoilest, and wast not spoilt and dost wickedly, and they did not wickedly against thee when thou shalt b 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 pointed time shall come that GOD 〈◊〉 take away thy power: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thou hast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shallbe given to others, as Amoz 〈◊〉. 11. cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled: when thou shalt make an end of doing wickedly, c The Chaldeans shall do like to the 〈◊〉, as the 〈◊〉 did to Israel: and the 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 shall do the 〈◊〉 to the Chaldeans. they shall do wickedly against thee. 2 d He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 what is the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the faithful when 〈◊〉 come to pray & seek help of God. O Lord, have mercy upon us, we have waited for thee: be thou, (which was) e Which helpedst our fathers so soon as they called upon 〈◊〉. their 〈◊〉 in: the morning, our help also in time of trouble. 3 At the noise of the tumult, the f That is, the Assyrians fled before the army of the 〈◊〉 or the of the Medes and 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 Persians. people fled: at thy g When thou Lord diddest 〈◊〉 up thy arm to punish thy enemies. exalting the nations were scattered. 4 And your spoil shall be gathered (like) the gathering of h You that as eater pillars destroyed with your number the whole world, shall have no strength to 〈◊〉 your enemies the Chaldeans, 〈◊〉 shall be gathered on an heap and destroyed. caterpillars: and i Meaning the Me des and 〈◊〉 against the Chaldeans. he shall go against him like the leaping of grasshoppers. 5 The Lord is exalted: for he dwelleth on high: he 〈◊〉 filled Ziôn with judgement & justice. 6 And there shallbe stability of k That is, in the days of Hezekiah thy times, strength, salvation, wisdom and knowledge: (for) the fear of the Lord shallbe his treasure. 7 Behold, l Scent from Saneherib. their messengers shall cry without, and the m Whom they of jerusalem sent to 〈◊〉 of peace ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly. 8 The n These are the words of the am bassadours, when their 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉. paths are waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant: he hath contained the cities he regarded no man 9 The earth mourneth and fainteth: Lebanon is a shamed, and hewn down: o Which was a plentiful countrei 〈◊〉, that same herib would 〈◊〉 all. Sharôn is like a wilderness, and Bashán is shaken and Carmel. 10 Now will I p To help & deliver my Church. arise, says the Lord: now will I be exalted, now will I lift up myself. 11 q This is spoken against the enemies, who thought all was their own: but, he 〈◊〉 that their 〈◊〉 shallbe in vain and that the fire which they had kindled for others should consume them. You shall conceive chaff (and) bring for the stubble: the fire of your breath shall devour you. 12 And the people shallbe (as) the burning of lime (and as) the thorns cut up, shall they be burned in the fire. 13 He are, you that are r His vengeance shallbe so great that all the 〈◊〉 de shall 〈◊〉 thereof. far of, what I have do ne, & you that are near, know my power. 14 The s Which do not 〈◊〉 the words of the 〈◊〉 & the assurance of their deliverance. sinners in Ziôn: are afraid: a fear is come upon the hypocrites: who among us shall devil with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with the everlasting burnings, 15 He that walketh in justice, and speaketh righteous things, refusing gain of oppress 〈◊〉, shaking his hands from taking of gifts stopping his ears from hearing of blood, & shutting his eyes from seeing evil. 16 He shall devil on t Meaning that God will be a sure defence to all them that live according to his words high: his defence (shallbe) the munitions of rocks: bread shallbe given him (and) his waters shall be sure. 17 Thy eyes shall u They shall see He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from his enemy's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to honour and 〈◊〉. see the Kings in his glory they shall behold the land x They shallbe no more shut in as they were by Saneherib, but go where it pleaseth them. far of. 18 Thy heart y Before that this liberty cometh, thou shalt think that thou art in great danger: for the enemy shall so sharply 〈◊〉 you 〈◊〉 one 〈◊〉, where is the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the names of them that are 〈◊〉 another, Where is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 another shall 〈◊〉 for him that value 〈◊〉 the rich house, 〈◊〉 God will deliver you from this 〈◊〉: e. shall meditate fear, Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers? 19 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a dark speech, that thou canst not perceive (and) of a stammering tongue that thou canst not understand. 20 Look upon Ziôn the city of our 〈◊〉 feasts thy eyes shall see jerusalem a quiet habitation, a Tabernacle that can not be removed: and the stakes thereof can never be taken away, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken. 21 For surely there the mighty Lord (willbe) unto us (as) a place z Let us be 〈◊〉 with this small tiver of Shiloah, & not desire the great 〈◊〉 & rivers where by 〈◊〉 enemies may bring 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & destroy us. of floods (and) broad rivers, whereby shall pass no ship with oh res, neither shall great ships pass thereby. 22 For the Lord (is) our judge, the Lord (is) our law giver: the Lord (is) our King, he will save us. 23 Thy a He de 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 & enemies, of the Church, 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 as they that 〈◊〉 by ship 〈◊〉. cords are loosed: they cold not well strengthen their mast, neither cold they spread the sail: then shall the b He 〈◊〉 the Church, & showeth that they shallbe 〈◊〉 with all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & soul pray be divided for a great spoil (yea) the lame shall take a way the prey. 24 And none inhabitant shall say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein, shall have their iniquity forgiven. CHAP. XXXIIII. 1 He showeth that God punisheth the wicked for the love that he beareth 〈◊〉 his Church. 1 COme near, you a He prophesieth of the 〈◊〉 of the Edomites, & other nations which were enemies to the Church. nations and hear, and Chap. XXXIIII. harken, you people: let the earth hear and all that is there in, the world and all that proceedeth there of. 2 For the indignation of the Lord (is) upon all nations, and (his) wrath upon all their armies: he hath b God hath determined in his 〈◊〉 hath given sentence for their destruction. destroyed them (and) delivered them to the slaughter. 3 And their slain shallbe cast out, and their stink shall come up out of their bodies, and the mountains shallbe melted with their blood. 4 And all the host of heaven c He speaketh this in respects of man's judgement, who in great fear and 〈◊〉 trou bless thinketh that heaven and earth 〈◊〉. shall be dissolved, and the heavens shall be folden like a book and all their hosts shall fall as the leaf falls from the vine, and as it falls from the figtree. 5 For my sword shallbe d I have determined in my secret counsel and 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to destroy them 〈◊〉 my sword 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with shedding blood. drunken in the heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Edôm, even upon the people of e They had an opinion of holiness because they came of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but in effect were accursed of God & enemies unto his Church, as the 〈◊〉 are. my curse to judgement. 6 The sword of the Lord is filled with blood it is made fat with the fat (and) with the blood of the f That is, both oh young and old poor and rich of his enemies. lambs and the goats, with the fat of the kidneys of the rams: for the Lord hath a sacrifice in g That famous city shallbe consumed as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. Bozráh, and a great 〈◊〉 in the land of Edóm. 7 And the h The mighty & rich shallbe as well destroyed as the 〈◊〉. unicorns shall come down with them and the heiffers with the bulls, and their land shall be drunken with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. 8 For (it is) the day of the Lords vengeance, (and) the year of recompense for the judgement of Zion. 9 〈◊〉 the rivers thereof shallbe turned into pitch, & the dust thereof into i He alludeth to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorah. brimstone, & the land thereof shallbe burning pitch. 10 It shall not be quenched night nor day: the smoke thereof shall go up 〈◊〉: it shall be desolate from generation to 〈◊〉: none shall pass through it for ever. 11 But the pelican k Read Chap. 13. 21 and zephan. 2, 14. and the hedge hog shall possess it, and the great owl, and the raven shall devil in it, and he shall stretch out upon it the line l In vain shall any man go about to build it 〈◊〉 of vanity, and the stones of emptiness. 12 m Meaning, there shallbe neither order nor policy, nor 〈◊〉 of common weal. The nobles thereof shall call to the kingdom, and there shallbe none, and all the princes thereof shallbe (as) nothing. 13 And it shall bring for the thorns in the palaces thereof, nettles and thistles in the strong holds thereof, and it shallbe an habitation for dragons and a court for ostriches. 14 There shall n Read Chap 13. 21 meet also Ziim and Limb, and the Satire shall cry to his fellow, and the 〈◊〉 owl shall rest there, and shall find for herself a quiet dwelling. 15 There o Signifying, that Idumea should be an 〈◊〉 desolation and barren wilderness. shall the owl make her nest, & lay, and hatch, and gather them under her shadow there shall the 〈◊〉 also be gathered, every one with her make. 16 Seek in the p That is, in the Law where such curses are threatened against the wicked. book of the Lord and read: Chap. XXXV. none of q To wit, beasts and fowls these shall fail, none shall want her make: for r That is, the mouth of the Lord his mouth hath commanded, and his very Spirit hath gathered them. 17 And he hath cast the s He hath given the beasts and fowls Idumea for an inheritance. lot for them, & his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever: from generation to generation shall they devil in it. CHAP. XXXV. 1 The great 〈◊〉 of them that believe in Christ. 3 Their office which preach the Gospel. 8 The fruits that follow thereof. 1 THe a He 〈◊〉 of the full 〈◊〉 of the Church both of the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉, which shallbe 〈◊〉 accomplished at the last day: albeit as yet it is 〈◊〉 to a desert and 〈◊〉. desert and the wilderness shall rejoice: and the waste ground shallbe glad and flourish as the rose. 2 It shall flourish abundantly and shall greatly rejoice also and joy: the glory of Lebanôn shallbe given unto it: the beauty of b The Church which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to a 〈◊〉 wilderness, shall by Christ be made 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and beautiful. Carmel, and of Sharôn, they shall c He sheweh that the 〈◊〉 of God is the cause that the 〈◊〉 doth bring forth 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. see the glory of the Lord, (and) the excellency of our God. 3 d He 〈◊〉 all to 〈◊〉 one an other, and 〈◊〉 the ministers to exhort & strengthen the 〈◊〉, that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 abide the coming of God, 〈◊〉 is at 〈◊〉. Strengthen the weak hands, and comfort the feeble knees. 4 Say unto them that are fearful, Be you strong, fear not: behold, your God cometh with e To destroy your enemies. vengeance: (even) God with a recompense, he will come and save you. 5 Then shall the eyes of the f When the knowledge of Christ is 〈◊〉. blind be lightened, and the ears of the deaf be opened. 6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, & the dumb man's tongue shall sing: for in the g 〈◊〉 that were 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of God, shall have them given by Christ. wilderness shall waters break out, and rivers in the desert. 7 And the dry ground shall be as a pool, and the thirsty [as springs of water in the habitation of dragons: where they lay] (shallbe) a place for reeds and rushes. 8 And there shallbe a path and a way, and the way shallbe called h It shallbe for the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the Wicked. holy the polluted shall not pass by it: for i God shall lead & guide 〈◊〉 alluding to the 〈◊〉 forth of 〈◊〉. he shallbe with them, and walk in the way, and the fools shall not err. 9 There shallbe k 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to the wicked to be 〈◊〉 hereby, 〈◊〉. 30 6. no lion, nor 〈◊〉 beasts shall ascend by it, neither shall 〈◊〉 be found there, that the redeemed 〈◊〉 walk. 10 Therefore the l Whom the Lord shall 〈◊〉 from the 〈◊〉tie 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. redeemed of the Lord shall return and come to Ziôn with praise and ever lasting joy shall be upon their 〈◊〉: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and mourning shall flee away. CHAP. XXXVI. 1 〈◊〉 sendeth Rabshakéh to besiege 〈◊〉 15 His blasphemies against God. 1 NOw a This history is 〈◊〉, because it is as a 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of the doctrine 〈◊〉, both for the threatenings and 〈◊〉: to wit, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 suffer his Church to be afflicted, but at length would end deliverance. in the b When he had abolished superstition, and 〈◊〉, and restored religion, yet God would exercise his Church to 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 cience. fourteenth year of King Hezekiáh, Saneherib King of Asshûr came up against all the strong cities of judâh, and took them. 2 And the King of Asshûr scent Rabshakéh from Lachish toward jerusalem unto King Hezekiâh, with a great host, and he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the path of the fullers field. 3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim the son of Hilkiáh the c For he was now restored to his 〈◊〉, as Isaiah had prophesied, Chap. 22. 20, steward of the house, and Shebná d This declareth that there we e sew 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 in the King's house, when he was 〈◊〉 to sand this w 〈◊〉 man in such a 〈◊〉 matter. the chancellor, and Ioáh the son of Asàph the recorder. 4 And c Saneherib's chief captain. Rabshakéh said unto them, Tell you Hezekiáh, I pray you. Thus says the great King, the King of ashúr, What confidence is this, wherein thou trustest? 5 I say, f He speaketh this in the person of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 charging him, that he put his 〈◊〉 in his wit and eloquence, where as his 〈◊〉 confidence was in the Lord Surely (I have) eloquence, (but) counsel and strength (are) for the war on whom then dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? 6 Lo, thou trustest in this broken staff of reed on Egypt, whereupon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so (is) g Satan laboured to pull the godly King from one vain confidence to another: to wit from trust in the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 power was weak and would deceive them: to yield himself to the 〈◊〉 and so not to hope for any help of God. Phara onh King of Egypt, unto all that trust in him. 7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the Lord our God. Is not that he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiáh took down, and said to judah and to Jerusalem, You shall worship before this altar? 8 Now therefore give hostages to my Lord the King of 〈◊〉, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them, 9 For how canst thou “ Or, turn back. despise any captain of the h He reproacheth to Hezekiah his small power, which is not able to resist one of 〈◊〉 lest captains. lest of my lords servants? and put thy trust on Egypt for charets and for horsemen? 10 And am I now come up without the Lord to this land to destroy it? The Lord said unto me, i Thus the wicked to deceive 〈◊〉, will 〈◊〉 the Name of the Lord: but we must try the 〈◊〉, whether they be of God or 〈◊〉. Go up against this land and destroy it. 11 ¶ Then said Eliakim, and Shebná & joáh unto Rab shakéh, k They were afraid, jest by his words he should have 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 against he King, and also 〈◊〉 tended to 〈◊〉 we to so me 〈◊〉 with him. Speak, I pray thee, to thy servants in the Aramites language, [for we understand it] and talk not with us in the jews tongue, in the audience of the people that are on the brickwall. 12 Then said 〈◊〉, Hath my master sent me to thy master, & to thee to speak these words, and not to the men that sit on the brickwall? that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own ” 〈◊〉. the water of theirfete. piss with you? 13 So Rabshakéh stood, & cried with a loud voice in the jews language, and said, Hear the words of the great King, of the King of ashúr. 14 Thus says the King, Let not hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you. 15 neither let Hezekiáh make you to trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this City shall not be given over into the hand of the King of ashur. 16 Hearken not to Hezekiáh: for thus says the King of ashúr, Make l The 〈◊〉 word 〈◊〉 blessing: whereby this wicked 〈◊〉 would have persuaded the people, that their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉 them under Hezekiah. appointment with me, and come out to me, that every man may eat of his own vine, and every man of his own figtree, and drink every man the water of his own well, 17 Till I come and bring you to a land like your own land, (even) a land of wheat & wine, a land of bread and vineyards. 18 Jest Hezekiáh deceive you, saying, The Lord will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the King of 〈◊〉? 19 Where is the god of m That is; of Antiochia in 〈◊〉, of the which these two others cities also were: whereby we see how every town had his peculiar idol & how the wicked make God an idol because they do not un 〈◊〉 that God maketh them his scourge and punisheth cities for sins. Hamáth, and of Are pád, Where is the god of Sephareáim, or how have they delivered Samaria out of mine hands, 20 Who is he among all the gods of these lands, that hath delivered their country out of mine hand that the Lord should deliver jerusalem out of mine hand? 21 Then they n Not that they did not show by 〈◊〉 signs that 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 hisblasphemie for they had now rend 〈◊〉 clotheses but they knew it was in vain to use long reasoning with this in side le, whose rage they should have somuch more provoked kept silence, and answered him not a word for the Kings commandment was, saying. Answer him not. 22 Then came Eliakim the son of Hilkiah the steward of the house, and Shebna the chancellor, and joah the son of Asaph the recorder, unto Hezekiah with rend clothers, and told him the words of Rabsha kéh. CHAP. XXXVII. 2 Hezekiah asketh counsel of Isaiah, who promises him the victory, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 blasphemy of 〈◊〉. 16, Hezekiah prayer. 36 The army of Sancherib is slain of the Angel. 38 And he him 〈◊〉 of his own sons. Chap. XXXVII. 1 ANd * when the King Hezekiáh herded 2. King. 19 1. it he a In sign of grief and 〈◊〉. rend his clotheses) and put on sackeclóth & came into the House of the lord 2 And he sent Eliakim the steward of the house, and Shebná the chancellor with the Elders of the Priests, clothed in sackcloth unto b To have comfort of him by the word of God, that his faith might be confirmed and so his prayer be more earnest teaching hereby that in all 〈◊〉 these two are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 remedies to seek unto God and his ministers. Isaiáh the Prophet, the 〈◊〉 of Amoz. 3 And they said unto him, Thus says Hezekiáh, This day is a day of tribulation and of rebuke and blasphemy for the children are come to the c We are in as great sorrow as a woman that travaileth of child, and can not be delivered. birth, & there is nostrength to bring forth. 4 If so be the Lord thy God hath d That is will declare by effect that he hath herded it for when God 〈◊〉 to punish, it 〈◊〉 to the flesh, that he knoweth not the sin or heareth not the cause herded the words of Rabshakéh, whom the King of ashúr his master had sent to rai le on the living God, and to reproach him with words which the Lord thy God hath herded, then e Declaring, that the ministers office not only stand in comforting by the word, but all so in praying for the people. lift thou up (thy) prayer for the remnant that are left. 5 So the servants of the King Hezekiah came to Isaiáh. 6 And Isaiáh said unto them, Thus say unto your master, Thus says the Lord, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast herded wherewith the servants of the King of ashur have blasphemed me. 7 Behold, I will sand a blast upon him, and he shall hear a f 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, that shall come & sight against him. noise, & turn to his own land, & I will 'cause him to fall by the sword in his own land. 8 ¶ So Rabshakéb returned, and found the King of ashúr fight against g Which was a city toward Egypt thinking thereby to 〈◊〉 the force of his enemies. Libnah: for he had herded that he was departed from Lachish. 9 He herded also men say of Tirhakáh, King of Ethiopia (Behold) he is, come out to fight against thee: and when he herded it, he sent (other) messengers to Hezekiáh, saying 10 Thus shall you speak to Hezekiáh King of Iudáh, saying, Let not thy God h Thus God would have him to utter a most horrible blasphemy be fore his 〈◊〉 as to call the author of all truth, a deceiver: 〈◊〉 gather hereby, that Shenah had 〈◊〉 said unto 〈◊〉 the answer that Isaidh sent to the King. deceive thee, in whom thou trustest, saying, Ierusalém shall not be given into the hand of the King of ashúr. 11 Behold, thou hast herded what the Kings of ashúr have done to all lands in destroying them, & shalt thou be delivered? 12 〈◊〉 the gods of the nations delivered them, which my fathers have destroyed? (as) i Which was a city of the 〈◊〉. Gozain, and k Called also Char 〈◊〉 in Meso 〈◊〉, whence Abraham came after his father's death. Harán, & Rézeph, and the children of Eden, which were at Telassár? 13 Where is the King of Hamath, and the King of Arpad, & the King of the city of Sepharuáim, Hena and juah? 14 ¶ So Hezekiáh received the letter of the hand of the messengers and read it, and he went up into the House of the Lord, and Hezekiah spread it before the Lord 15 And Hezekiah prayed unto the Lord, saying, 16 O Lord of hosts, God of Iraél, which l He 〈◊〉 his prayer on God's promise who promise missed to hear 〈◊〉 from between the Cherubins. dwellest between the Cherubims, thou art very God alone over all the kingdoms of the earth. thou hast made the heaven & the earth. 17 Incline thy ear, o Lord, and hear: open thy eyes, o Lord, and see, and he are all the words of Sancherib, who hath sent to blaspheme the living God. 18 Truth it is, o Lord, that the Kings of ashúr have destroyed all lands, & m Meaning, of the ten tribes. their country, 19 And have cast their gods in the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of man's hands, (even) wood or stone: therefore they destroyed them. 20 Now therefore, o Lord our God, save thou us out of his hand, that n He declareth for what cause he prayed, that they might be delivered: to wit, that God might be glorified thereby through all the world. all the king domes of the earth may know, that thou only art the Lord 21 ¶ Then Isaiah the son of Amóz sent unto, saying, Thus said the Lord God of Israel, Because thou hast prayed unto me, concerning Saneherib King of ashur. 22 This is the word that the Lord hath spoken against him, O o Whom God had choose to himself, as a chaste vir give, & over who me he had care to preserve her from the jousts of the tyrant, 〈◊〉 a father would have over his daughter. virgin, daughter of Zion, he hath despised thee, (&) laughed thee to scorn o daughter of Jerusalem, he hath shaken his head at thee. 23 Whom hast thou railed on and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted (thy) voice, and lifted up thy eyes on high (even) against the p Declaring here by that they that are enemies to God's Church, 〈◊〉 against him, who sequarel his church only 〈◊〉neth. holy one of Israel. 24 By thy servants hast thou railed on the Lord, and said, By the multitude of my charets I am come up to the top of the moun taines to the sides of Lebanon, and will cut down the high cedars thereof, (and) the fair fir tres thereof, and I will go up to the heights of his top (and) to the forest of his fruitful places. 25 I have digged q He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his policy, in 〈◊〉 that he can 〈◊〉 means to 〈◊〉 his army: and 〈◊〉 his power in that that his army is so great, that it is able to dry up whole rivers, and to destroy the waters, which the jews had closed in & drunk the waters, & with the plant of my feet have I dried all the rivers closed in. 26 Hast thou not herded how I have of old time made it, r Signifying that God made 〈◊〉 his Church to destroy it, but to preserus it, & therefore he saith that he formed it of old, 〈◊〉 in his eternal counsel which can not be changed. and have form it long ago? and should I now bring it, that it should be destroyed, (and laid) on ruinous heaps, (as) cities defensed? 27 Whose inhabitants ” 〈◊〉 short in hand. have small power, (and) are afraid & confounded they are like the grass of the field and green herb, (or) grass on the house tops, or corn blasted s He showeth that the state & power of most 〈◊〉 cities 〈◊〉 but a moment in respect of the Church which shall remain for ever, because God is the main 〈◊〉 thereof. afore it be grown. 28 But I know thy dwelling, & thy t Meaning his counsels and enterprises. going out, and thy coming in, and thy fury a 'gainst me. 29 Because thou ragest against me, and thy tumult is come up unto mine ears, therefore will I put mine u Because 〈◊〉 showed himself, as a devouring fish & 〈◊〉 beast he 〈◊〉 these similitudes, to teach how hewil take him and gui de him. ho kein thy 〈◊〉 & my bridle in thy lips, & will bring thee back again the same way thou x Thou shalt 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 labour. camest 30 And this shall be a y God giveth signs after two 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 go before the thing. as the signs that More says 〈◊〉 in Egypt, which were for the 〈◊〉 of their faith: and some go after the thing as the sacrifice, which they were commanded to make three days after their departure: & these later are to keep the benefits of God in our remembrance, of the which 〈◊〉 this here is. sign unto thee, (O He zekiah) Thou shalt eat this year such as groweth of itself and the z He promises that for two years the ground of 〈◊〉 self should feed them. second year, things as grow without sowing. and in the third year, sowye and reap, & plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof. 31 And a They whom God had delivered out of the hands of the 〈◊〉 sytians shall 〈◊〉: and this properly 〈◊〉 to the Church. the remnant that is escaped of the house of Iudáh, shall again take root downward and be are fruit upward. 32 For out of Ierusal 〈◊〉 go a remnant, & they that escape out of mount Zion: the 〈◊〉 of the Lord of hosts shall do this. 33 Therefore thus says the lord, concerning the King of 〈◊〉, He shall not enter into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, not cast a mount against it. 34 By the same way that he came, he shall return, and not come into this city, says the Lord 35 For I will defend this city to save it, for own sake, and for my servant b For my promise sakmade, to David. * 2. King. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 *. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 21 * 〈◊〉. 1 21. * eccles. 48 24. 1. * mac. 7. 41 2 * mac. 8. 19 David's sake. 36 ¶ * Then the Angel of the Lord went, out and smote in the camp of ashúr an hundredth, four score, & five thousand? so when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. 37 So Saneherib King of 〈◊〉 departed, and and went a way and returned and dwelled at c Which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 Neneuéh. 38 And as he was in the temple worshipping of Nisroch his god. 〈◊〉 and Sharé zér his sons slew him with the sword and they escaped into the land of “ Or Armenia Ararát and d Who was also called 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ten 〈◊〉 after 〈◊〉 death, the Chaldeans 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 by Merodach their King. Esarhád done his son reigned in his stead. CHAP XXXVIII. 1 Hezekiah is sick. 5 He is restored to health by the Lord and liveth fifteen years after. 10 He giveth thanks for his Chap. XXXVII. benefit. 2. King. 20 1. 1 ABout * that a Sun after that the Assyrians were slain, so that God will have the exercise of his children continual that they may learn only to depend upon God and aspire to the heavens. time was hezekiah sick 2. 〈◊〉 2. 〈◊〉 unto the death, and the Prophet Isaiáh son of Amóz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus says the Lord Put thy house in an order, for thou shalt die, & not live. 2 Then Hezekiáh b For his he art was touched with fear of God's judgement, seeing he had appointed him to die so quickly after his deliverance from so great calamity, as one 〈◊〉 to remain in that estate, & also fore seeing the great change 〈◊〉 should come in the Church, 〈◊〉 che as helest no son to reign after him: for as yet Manasseh was not born, and when he reigned we see what a tyrant he was. turned his face to the brickwall, and prayed to the Lord 3 And said, I beseech thee, Lord, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth, and with a perfit heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight, & Hezekiáh wept sore. 4 ¶ Then came the word of the Lord to Isa iáh, saying. 5 Go: and say unto Hezekiáh, Thus says the lord God of David thy father, I have herded thy prayer (and) 〈◊〉 thy tears: be hold, I will add unto thy days 〈◊〉 years, 6 And I will deliver thee c He 〈◊〉 not only promise' to prolong his life, but to give him rest and 〈◊〉 from the Assyrians who might have renewed their army to 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 their formed 〈◊〉. out of the hand of the King of ashúr, and this city for I will defend this city. 7 And d For Hezekiah had asked for the confirmation of his faith a 〈◊〉, as, vers. 22, and. 2. King. 20 8. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he was moved by 〈◊〉 singular 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉. this sign shalt thou have of the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing, that he hath spoken, 8 Behold, I will bring again the shadow we the degrees [whereby it is go down in the dial of Aház by the e Read. 2. King. 20 10. sun] ten degrees backward so the sun turned by ten degrees, by the which degrees it was go down: 9 f Helefr this song of his 〈◊〉 and than kesgiving to 〈◊〉, as a 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 and thankful heart for God's benefits, as David did. Psal. 5. The writing of Hezechiák King of Iudáh when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness, 10 I said in the g At what time it was told me, that I should dye. cutting of my days, I shall go to the gates of the grave? I am deprived of the residue of my years, 11 I said, h I shall no more praise the Lord here in his Temple 〈◊〉 the faithful: thus God 〈◊〉 his dearest 〈◊〉 to want his 〈◊〉 for a time, that his grace afterward ma 〈◊〉 more appear when: 〈◊〉 feel their own weakene. I shall not see the Lord (even) the Lord in the land of the living: I shall see man no more among the inhabitants of the world. 12 Mine habitation is departed, and is removed from me, like a shepherd's tent. I i By my sin I have provoked God to take my 〈◊〉 from me. have cut of like a weaver my life: he will cut me of from the height: from day k That is noneday, or 〈◊〉. tonight thou will't make and end of me. 13 Irekened l Over night I thought that I should live till morning, 〈◊〉 my pangs in the night persuided me the contrary he showeth the horrou, 〈◊〉 the faithful have when they 〈◊〉 God's judgement against their 〈◊〉. to the morning: but he broke all my bones, like a lion from day to night will't thou make an end of me. 14 Like a crane (or) a swallow, so did I m I was so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sorrow that I was not able 〈◊〉 my words, but only, oh groan & 〈◊〉 chatter: I did mourn as a dove? mine eye were lift upon high, o Lord, n To wit, sorrow and 〈◊〉 of body and 〈◊〉. it hath oppressed me comfort me. 15 What shall I say? o God ha' the declared by his Prophes that I shall die and therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto him. for he hath said it to me and he hath done it I shall walk p I shall have no release, but continual sorrows while I live. weak lie all my years in the bitterness of my soul 16 O Lord, q They that shall over live the men that are now alive, and they that are nowalive, and all they that are in these years shall acknowledge this 〈◊〉. (to them) that overlive them, and to all (that are) in them, the life of my spirit (shallbe known) that thou causedst me to r That after that thou haddest Condemned me to death, thou 〈◊〉 to life. sleep and hast given life to me. 17 Behold for s Where as I thought to have lived in rest & ease, being delivered from mine enemy, I had grief upon grief. felicity I had bitter grief but it was thy pleasure (to deliver) my soul from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my t He esteemed more the remission of his sins and Gods favour then a thousand lives. sins behind thy back. 18 For u For 〈◊〉 he as God hath placed man in this World 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him, the Godly take it as a sign of his 〈◊〉 when their days were shortened, either because 〈◊〉 they seemed unworthy for they sins to live longer in his service, or for their zeal to God's 〈◊〉, seeing 〈◊〉 there is so few in earth, that do regard it, as Psal. 6. 3. and. 〈◊〉. 7 the grave can not confess thee: death can not praise thee they that godowne in to the pit, can not hope for thy truth. 19 (But) the living, the living: he shall confess see thee, as I (do) this day the father to the x All 〈◊〉 shall acknowledge, and according to their duty toward their children 〈◊〉 instruct them in thy graces, and me 〈◊〉 toward me children shall declare thy truth. 20 The Lord (was ready) to save me: therefore we will sing my song, all the days of y He showeth what is the use of the Congregation and 〈◊〉: to wit, to give the Lord thanks for his benefits. our life in the 〈◊〉 of the Lord 21 Them said Isaiáh, Take a lump of dry figs and z Read 〈◊〉. King 20. 7. lay it upon the boil, and he shall recover. 22 Also Hezekianh a As vers. 7. had said, What is the sign that I shall go up into the House of the Lord? CHAP. XXXIX. Hezekiáh is reproted, because he showeth his treasures unto the ambassadors of Babylon. 1 AT * the same time, a This was the first King of Baby lon which overcame the Assyrians in the tenth year of his reign. Merodách Baladán 2. King, 20. 12. the son of baladán, King of Babel sent b Partly moved with the greatness of the 〈◊〉, partly 〈◊〉 he showed himself enemy to his enemies, but chief, because he 〈◊〉 join with them whom God 〈◊〉, and have they. help, if occasion served. letters, and a present to Hezekiáh: for he had herded that he had been sick, & was recovered. 2 And hezekiah was c Read, 2. King. 20 33. &. 2. Chr. 32. 25. glad of them, and showed them the house of the treasures, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, & the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures there was nothing in his house, nor in all his kingdom that Hezekiáh showed them not. 3 Then came Isaiáh the Prophet unto King Hezekiáh, & said unto him, What said these men? and from whence came they to thee And Hezekiáh said, They are come from a far country unto me, from Babel. 4 Then said he, What have d He asketh him of the particulars to make him understand the craft of the wicked. Which he before being overcome with their 〈◊〉, and blinded with ambition cold not se. they seen in thy house? And Hezekiáh answered. All that is in mine house have they seen there is nothing among my treasures that, I have not showeth them. 5 And Isaiáh said to Hezekiáh, Hear the words of the Lord of hosts. 6 Behold, the days come that all that is in thy house, and which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shallbe e By the grievousness of the punishment is declared how greatly God 〈◊〉 ambi 〈◊〉 and wain glory carried to Babel nothing shallbe left, says the Lord, 7 And of thy sons, that shall proceed out of thee (and) which thou shalt beget, shall they take away, & they shallbe f That is officers and servants. eunuchs in the palace of the King of Babel. 8 g Read 2. King. 20 19 Then said Hezekiáh to Isaiah, The word of the Lord is good, which thou hast spo ken and he said, Yet let there be peace, & truth in my days. CHAP. XL. 2 Remission of sins by Christ; The coming of john Baptist. 18 The Prophet reproveth the idolaters and them that trust not in the Lord 1 COmfort a This is 〈◊〉 for the Church, assuring 〈◊〉 that they shallbe ne ver 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 where by he 〈◊〉 the true ministers of God that then were, & 〈◊〉 also that should come after him, to comfort the poor afflicted, and to as sure them of their deliverance both of body and soul. you, comfort you my people, will your Gods say. 2 Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, & cry unto her, that her b The time of her affliction. warfare is accompli shed, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lords hand c Meaning, sufficient, as chap. 1. 7 & full correction, or double grace, where as she deserved double punishment. double for all her sins, 3 A d To wit, of the Propheres. voice crieth in the e That is, in Baby 〈◊〉, & other laces where they were keptin 〈◊〉, and misery. wilderness, f Meaning, Cyrus and Darius which should deliver God's people out of captivity, & make them a ready 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 & this was fully accomplished. when john the Baptist brought ridings of jesus Christ's coming, who was the true 〈◊〉 of his Church from sin and 〈◊〉, Mat. 3. 3 Prepare you the way of the Lord make straight in the desert a path for our God. 4 Every valley shallbe exalted. and every g What soever mail: or hinder this deliverance, shallbe removed. mountain and hill shallbe made low: & the crooked shallbe straight, and the rough places plain. 5 And the glory of the Lord shallbe revealed and all h This miracle shall be so great that it shallbe known through all the World. flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. 6 A i Tevoyce of God, which spoke to the Prophet Isaiah. voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh (is) grass, and all the k Meaning, all man's wisdom & natural powers, 1, 10. 1. pet. 〈◊〉. 24. grace thereof (is) as the flower of the field 7 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, be cause the l The Spirit of God shall discover the vanity in all that seem to have any excellentie of themselves. Spirit of the Lord bloweth upon it surely the people (is) grass 8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but them word of our God shall stand for ever 9 ¶ O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high n To publish this benefit through all the world. mountain: o Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength: lift it up, be not afraid: say unto the cities of judàh, Behol de o He showeth at one word the perfection of all 〈◊〉 felicity, which is to have God's presence. your God. 10 Behold, the Lord God will come with power, and p His power shallbe 〈◊〉 without help of any other, and shall have all means in himself to bring his will to 〈◊〉. his arm shall rule for him: behold, his wages (is) with him, and his work before him. 11 He sha'! fede his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, (and) shall guide them with q He shall show his care & favour over them that 〈◊〉 and tender. young. 12 Who hath measured the waters in his r Declaring that as God only hath all power so doth he useth same for the defence, and maintenance of his Church fist? and counted heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure? and weighed the mountains in a weight, and the hills in a balance? 13 Who hath instructed the Spirit of the Lord? or (was) s He 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 wisdom for the same end and purpose. his counselour (or) taught him? 14 Of whom took he counsel, and (who) in Though considering the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 nature many of the jews should perish & so not be partakers of this deliverance for God's promise should 〈◊〉 & they that remained, should feel the fruit thereof structed him and ' taught him in the way of judgement? or taught him knowledge, & showed unto him the way of understanding 15 Behold, the nations (are) as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the dust of the balance: behold, he taketh away the yles as a lit le dust. 16 And Lebanonn (is) not sufficient for fire, nor the beasts there of sufficient for a burr ne offering. 17 All nations before him (are) as t He speaketh a this to the intent that they shuldene there fcare man nor put their trust in any, save only in God. nothing, and they are counted to him, less than no thing, and vanity. 18 To whom then u Hereby he armeth them against the idela 〈◊〉, wherewith they 〈◊〉, de be tempted in Babylon. wil'ye liken God? or what similitude will you set up unto him? 19 The workman melteth an image, or the goldsmith beateth it out in gold, or the goldsmith (maketh) silver plates. 20 Doth not x He showeth the rage of the idolaters seeing that the 〈◊〉 that have not to suffice their own necessities will defraud themselves to 〈◊〉 their idoys. the poor choose out a tre that will not rote, for an oblation? he seeketh also unto him a cunning workman, to prepare an image, that shall not be moved 21 Know you not hang? have you not herded y Have you not the word of God, which plainly con 〈◊〉 〈◊〉? it? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understand it by the z Cāy ou not learn high the visible creatures whom God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to serve your use, shall 〈◊〉 not serve them nor 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them? 2 foundation of the earth? 22 He sitteth upon the circle of the earth, & the inhabitants thereof (are) as grasshoppers hestretcheth out the heavens, as a curtain & spreadeth them out, as a tent to devil in. 23 He bringeth the princes to nothing, (&) maketh the judges of the earth, as vanity 24 As though they were not planted, as though they were not sown, as though their stock took no root in the earth for he did even a So that his power appeareth in 〈◊〉 place 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 our eyes. blow upon them, and they withered, and the whirl wind will take them away as stubble. 25 To whom now will you liken me, that I should be like (him,) says the holy one? 26 Lift up your eyes on high, & behold, who hath created these things, and bringeth b Who hath 〈◊〉 in order the infinite number of the starts. out their armies by number & calleth them all by names? by the greatness of (his) power and mighty strength nothing faileth, 27 Why sayest thou, o jaakob, and speakest o Israel, c Herebuketh the jews, because they did not rest on the providence of God, but thought that he had forsaken them in their troubles. My way is hide from the Lord, and my judgement is passed over of my God. 28 Knowest thou not? (or) hast thou not herded, that the everlasting God, the Lord hath created the d And there 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hand to deliver when his time co meth. ends of the earth? he ne there fainteth, nor is weary: there (is) no searching of his e 〈◊〉 that man must 〈◊〉 abide, and not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the cause of God's delay in our afflictions. understanding. 29 (But) he giveth strength unto him that fainteth, & unto him that hath no strength, he increaseth power. 30 f They that trust in their ownever tue, and do not acknowledge that all cometh 〈◊〉 God. Even the young men shall faint: and be weary, and the young men shall stumble and fall. 31 But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew (their) strength they shall lift up the wings as the eagles they shall run, & not be weary, & they shall walk and not faint CHAP XLI. 2 Gods mercy in choosing his people 6 Their idolattie, 27 Deliverance promised to Zion, 1 Keep a God, as though 〈◊〉 pleaded his cause with all 〈◊〉quireth 〈◊〉 that he may he herded in his right. silence before me: onylands: and let the people b That is, gather all their power & supports, renew (their strength: let them come near, and let them speak let us come together into judgement. 2 Who raised up c Who called Abraham (who was the pattern of God's justice in delivering his 〈◊〉) from the ido Iatrie of the 〈◊〉 to go to and fro, at his commandment, and 〈◊〉 him in the land of Canaan? justice from the East, (&) called him to his foot? (and) gave the nations before him, and subdued the Kings? he gave them as dust to his sword, (and) as scattered stubble unto his bow. 3 He pursued them, and passed safely by the way that he had not go with his feet, 4 Who hath wrought and done it? he that calleth the d Who hath created man & maintained his success sion. generations from the beginning. I the Lord (am) the e Though the 〈◊〉 de set up never so many gods, yet they diminish no thing of my glory: for I am alone unchangeable which have ever been, and shallbe for ever. first, & with the last I am the same. 5 Theyles saweit, & did f Considering mine excellent among my people. fear (and) the ends of the earth were abashed, drew near, & g They 〈◊〉 themselves, and conspired against me to maintain their idolatry. came. 6 Every man helped his neighbour and said to his brother, h He 〈◊〉 the obstinacy of the idolaters to maiteine their supper 〈◊〉. Be strong. 7 So the work man comforted the founder (and) he that smote with the hammer, him that smote by course, saying, It is ready for the soldered, & he fastened it with nails that it should not be moved. 8 ¶ But thou, Israel, art my i And therefore oughtest not to pollute thyself with the superstition of the Genti 〈◊〉. servant, (and) thou Iaakób, whom I have choose, these de of Abrahám my friend. 9 For I have taken thee from the ends of the earth, and called thee before the chief thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant: I have choose thee, and not cast thee away. 10 Fear thou not, for I am with thee: be not afraid, for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee, and help thee, and will sustain thee with the k That is, by the force of my promise in the performance whereof I will sheve myself faithful and just right hand of my justice. 11 Behold, all they that provoke thee, shall be ashamed, and confounded: they shallbe as nothing, and they that strive with thee, shall perish. 12 Thou shalt seek them and shalt not l Because theishal be destroyed. fin de them: to (wit,) the men of thy strife, (for) they shallbe as nothing, and the men that war against thee, as a thing of nought, 13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not, I will help thee. 14 Fear not, thou m Thus he calleth them because they were 〈◊〉 of all the World & that they consi dering their own poor estate, should seek unto him for help. worm, Iaakób, (and) you men of Israel: I will help thee, says the Lord & thy redeemer the holy one of Israel 15 Behold, I will make thee a roller, and a new treshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thrash the n 〈◊〉 will make thee able to destroy all thy enemies, be they never so mighty and this chief is referred to the kingdom of Christ. mountains, and bring them to poudre, and shalt make the hills as chaff. 16 Thou shalt fan them, & the wind shall carry them a way, and the whirl wind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, (and) shalt glory in the holy one of Israel. 17 (When) o That is, they that shallbe 〈◊〉 in the captivity of Babylon. the poor and the needy seek water, and there (is) none [their tongue faileth for thust: I the Lord will hear them: I the God of Israel will not forsake them] 18 I will open rivers in the tops of the hills, and fountains in the mids of the valleys: I will make the wilderness as a pool of water, and the waste p God will rather change the order of nature, than they should want any thing that cry to him by true faith in their miseries: declaring to them here by that they shall lack nothing by they return 〈◊〉 Babylon. land as springs of water. 19 I will set in the wilderness the cedar, the shit tah tre, and the myrrh tre and the pine tre, (&) I will set in the wilderness the fir tre, the elm and the box tree together. 20 Therefore let them see and know, and let them consider and understand together that the hand of the Lord hath done this, & the holy one of Israel q That is, hath appointed, & determined the way, when that it shalcome so to 〈◊〉. hath created it. 21 r He biddeth the idolaters to prove their 〈◊〉, and to bring forth their idols, that they may be tried whether they know all things, and cando all things: which if they can not do he concludeth that they are no gods, but vile idols. Stand to your cause, says the Lord: bring forth your strong reasons, says the King of laakôb. 22 Let them bring them forth, & let themtel us what shall come: let them show the former things what they be, that we may consider them, and know the later end of them either declare us things for to come, 23 Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods yea, do good or do evil, that we may it, and behold it together. 24 Behold, you are of no value, and your making is of nought: (man) hath s So that a man can not make an idol, buthe must do that, 〈◊〉 God detesteth, & abhorreth: for he chooseth his own devices, and forsaketh the Lords. choose an a abomination by them. 25 ¶ I have raised up t Meaning, the Chaldeans. from the North, and he shall come from the East sun shall u That is, Cyrus, who, shall do all thing in my Name, & by my dire ction: whereby he means that both their captivity, and deliuran 〈◊〉 shall be ordered by God's 〈◊〉 & appoin tement. he call upon my Name, and shall come upon x Both of the Chaldeans & others. princes as upon clay, and as the potter treadeth mire under the foot. 26 Who hath declared from the beginning that we may know? or before time, that we may say, He is righteous? Surely there is none that showeth: surely there is none that declareth: surely there is none that heareth y Meaning, that none of the genti les gods can work any of these things. your words. 27 I (am) the first, (that says) to Ziôn, Behold, behold z That is, the Israelites, which return from the 〈◊〉 ptivitie. them: and I will give to Jerusalem a To wit, a continual succession of Prophets & ministers. one that shall bring good tidings 28 But when b When I looked whether the idols cold do these things, I found that they had neither wisdom nor power to do any thing: therefore he concludeth that all are wicked, that trust in such vanity. I beheld, there was none, & when I inquired of them, there (was) no counsel our, and when I demanded of them they answered not aworde. 29 Behold, they are all vanity: their work is of nothing, their images are wind and confusion. CHAP. XLII. 1 The obedience and humility of Christ 6 why he was sent into the world. 11 The vocation of the Gentiles. 1 Behold, a That is, Christ, who in respect of his manhood is call led here servant. The Prophetesuse to make mention of Christ after that they have declared aniegreat promise mes because he is the foundation whereupon all the pro mises are made and 〈◊〉. my servant: b For I have committed all my power to him, as to a most faithful steward, Some read I will establish him: to wit, in his office, by giving him the fullness of my 〈◊〉. I will stay upon him: mine elect, (in whom) my soul c He only is acceptable unto me and they that come untome by him for there is no nother means of 〈◊〉, Mat. 12. 18. 〈◊〉 1. 4. delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him: he shall bring forth d He shall declare himself governor over the Gentiles, & call them by his word & rule them by his Spirit judgement to the Gen tiles. 2 He shall not e His coming shall not be with pomp & noise, as earthly princes. cry, nor lift up, nor 'cause his voice to be herded in the street. 3 A f He will not hurt the weak & feeble, but support & comfort them bruised reed shall he not break, and the smokings g Meaning the week of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 which is almost out, but he will 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, that let may 〈◊〉 brighter. flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgement in h Although he favour the weak yet will he not spare the wicked, 〈◊〉 Will judge them according to 〈◊〉 and equity truth. 4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged till he have i Till he have set 〈◊〉 things in good order. set judgement in the earth: and the k The Gentiles shallbe desirous to receive his doctri ne. yles shall wait for his law. 5 Thus says God the Lord [he that created the heavens and spread them abroad: he that stretched forth the earth, and the buds thereof: he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein.] 6 I the Lord have called thee in l Meaning unto a lawful and just vocation. righteousness, and will hold m To assist and guide thee. thy hand, and I will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people (and) for a light of the Genti les. 7 That thou mayest open the eyes of the n As him, bywho me the promise' made to all nations in Abraham shall be fulfilled. blind (and) bring out prisoners from the pri son and them that sit in darkness, out of the prison house. 8 I am the Lord, this in my Name, and my o I will not suffer my glory 〈◊〉 be diminishedwhich I should do if I Were not saithful in performing the same, and the idolaters thereby Woldeextoltheir idols above me. glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. 9 Behold, the former things are p As in time passed I have been true in my promises. so Will I be intime to come. come to pass, and new things do I declare before they come forth, I tell you of them. 10 Sing unto the Lord a new song (and) his praise from the end of the earth: you that go down to the sea, and all that is therein the yles and the inhabitants thereof, 11 Let the wilderness and the cities there of lift up (their voice) the towns that q Meaning the Arabians Whom he comprehendeth all thepeople of the 〈◊〉. Kedár doth inhabit let inhabitants of the roches sing: let them shout from the top of the mountains. 12 Let them give glory unto the Lord: and declare his praisein the islands. 13 The Lord shall go forth as a r He showeth the zeal of the Lord, and his power in the conservation of his 〈◊〉. giant he shall stir up (his) courage like a man of war. he shall shout and cry, (and) shall prevail against his enemies, 14 I have a long time held my peace: I have been still (and) refrained myself (now) will I cry like a s I will 〈◊〉 cute my vengeance ce, Which I have so long differred as a Woman that 〈◊〉 to be delivered When she is in travail travailing woman, I will destroy and devour at once. 15 I will make waste mountains, and hills, & dry up all their herbs, and I will make the floods ylandes, and I will dry up the pools. 16 ¶ And I will bring the t That is, my poor people which are in perplexicie and care. blind by a way, that they known not (and) lead by paths that they have known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not for sake them. 17 They shallbe turned back: they shallbe greatly ashamed, that trust in grave images, and say to the molten images. You are our gods, 18 ¶ Hear, you deaf and you blind, regard that you may see: 19 Who is blind but my u Towit, 〈◊〉 which should have most light be cause of 〈◊〉 Law servant? or deaf as my x The Priests to Whom my Word it committed whichshulde not onelyheare it himself but cause others to hear it. messenger, that I sent? who is blind as the y As the 〈◊〉 & Prophets that should be 〈◊〉 to others. perfit, and blind as the Lords servant? 20 Seeing many things, but thou keepest them not? opening the ears, but he heareth not. 21 The Lord is willing for his righteousness sake (that) he may magnify the Law, and exalt it. 22 But this people is z Because the Will not acknowledge this benefit of the Lord, Who is ready to deliver them, he suffereth them to be spoilt of their enemies through their own 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. rob and spoilt, & shallbe all snared in dungeons, and they shallbe hide in prison houses they shallbe for a pray, and none shall deliver: a spoil, and none shall say, a There shallbe none to secure them, or to will the enemy to restore that, Which he hath spoilt. Restore. 23 Who among you shall hearkento to 〈◊〉 this (&) take heed, and hear for b Meaning, God's 〈◊〉. afterwards? 24 Who gave Iaakôb for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? Did not the Lord: because we have sinned against him? for they would not walk in his ways, neither be obedient unto his Law. Chap. XLIII. 25 Therefore he hath powered upon him his fierce wrath, and the strength of battle & it sethim on fire round about, & he knew not, and it burned him up, yet he considered not, CHAP. XLIII. 1 The Lord comforteth his people. He promises deliveranceto the jews 11 There is no God but one alone. 1 But now thus says the Lord, a After these threatenings he promises deliverance to his Church, because he hath regenera te them, adopted them and called them. that created thee, o Jacob: and he that formed thee, o Israel, b When thou 〈◊〉 dangers and 〈◊〉 on all sides, 〈◊〉 oer this benefit and the love of thy God, andit shall encourage 〈◊〉. Fear not for I have redeemed thee: I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through the c By water and fire, he means all kind of troubles and pe ils. waters I will be with thee, and through the floods, that they do notover flow thee. When thou walkest through the very fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Saviour. I gave d I turned Sanehe ribspower 〈◊〉 these countreiesan made them to suffer that affliction Which thou shouldest have done, and so Were 〈◊〉 the payment of thy ransom Chap 〈◊〉. 9 Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia, and Seba for thee 4 Because thou wast precious in my sight (&) thou wast honourable, and I loved thee, therefore will I give e I will not spare any man rather than thou shouldest est 〈◊〉 for God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one of his faithful then all the Wickedin the Would man for thee, and people for thy sake. 5 Fear not, for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the f He 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉 from the captivity of Babylon, and so of the 〈◊〉 of the universal Church, alluding to that Which is 〈◊〉 Deut. 30. 3. East, and gather thee from the West. 6 I will say to the North, Give: and to the South, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the cndes of the earth. 7 Every one shallbe called by my g Meaning, that he cold not 〈◊〉 unmindful of them except he would neglect his own Name & glory. Name: for I created him for my glory formed him and made him. 8 I will bring forth the blind people, and they shall have eyes, and the deaf, & they shall have ears. 9 Let all the nations be gathered h Signifying, that no power can resist his in doing thy 〈◊〉, work, not all their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 able to do the 〈◊〉 as Chap. 41. 22. together, and let the people be assembled: who among them can declare this and show us former things? let them bring forth their i To prove 〈◊〉 the things, Which are spoken of them are true. witnesses, that they may be justified: but let them k Showing that malice of the Wicked hindereth them, in the knowledge of the truth because they Will not 〈◊〉 When God speaketh by his word. hear, and say, It (is) truth. 10 You l The Propheres & people to whom I have given my 〈◊〉. are my witnesses, says the LORD, and my m Meaning, specially 〈◊〉 and by him, all the faithful. servant, whom I have choose: therefore you shall know and believe me & you shall understand that I am: before me there was no God form, neither shall there be after me. 11 I (even) I, am the Lord, & beside me there is no Saviour. 12 I have declared, and I have saved, and I have showed, when there was no strange: (god) among you: therefore you are my witnesses, says the Lord, that I am God. 13 Yea, before the day (was) I am, and there is none that can deliver out of mine hand: I will do it, and who shall let it? 14 Thus says the Lord your redeemer, the holy one of Israel, For your saw I have sent to Babel, and n By Darius and Cyrus. brought it down: they are all fugitives and the Chaldeans cry in o 〈◊〉 shall cry when they would escape by water, seeing that the course of Euphrates is turned another way by the enemy. the ships. 15 I am the Lord your holy one, the creator of Israel, your King. 16 Thus says the Lord which maketh away in p When he delivered Israel from Pharaoh, Exod. 14. 22. the Sea, and a path in the mighty q When the Israe lights passed through jordan. josh. 3. 17. waters. 17 When he r When he delivered his people out of Egypt. bringeth out the s Pharaoh and his mighty army. chariot, and horse, the army & the power lie together (and) shall not rise: they are extinct, and quenched as tow. 18 Remember you not the former thing, neither regard the things of old. 19 Behold, I do a new thing now shall it co me forth: shall you not know it? I will even make away in the t Meaning, that their 〈◊〉 out of Babylon should be more famous than that from Egypt was. jer. 23. 7. hag. 2. 10. 2. cor. 5. 17. Revel. 21. 5. desert (and) floods in the wilderness. 20 The wild u They shall have such abundance of all things as they return home even in the 〈◊〉 and barren places that the ve tiebeasts shall feel my 〈◊〉, and shall acknowledge them much more men aught to be thankful for the same. beasts shall honour me, the dragons and the ostriches, because I gave water in the desert (and) floods in the wilderness to give drink to my people, even to mine elect. 21 This people have I form for myself: they shall show forth my praise. 22 And thou hast not x Thou 〈◊〉 not worshipped me as thou oughtest to have done. called upon me, o Iaakób, but thou hast y Because thou hast 〈◊〉 willingly received that which I did command thee, thou diddest grieve me. Whereby he showeth that his mercies were the only cause of their deliverance forasmuch as they had deserved the contrary. wearied me, o Israel. 23 Thou z Meaning, in true faith and obedience. hast not brought me the sheep of thy burned offerings, neither hast thou hono read me with thy sacrifices. I have not caused thee to serve with an offering, nor wearied thee with incense. 24 Thou boghtest me no sweet a Ether for the composition of the sweet ointment. Exod. 30. 34 or for the sweet incense. Exod. 30. 7. savour with money, neither hast thou made me drunk with the fat of thy sacrifices, but thou hast made me b Thou hast made me to bear an heavy butden by thy sins. to serve with thy sins (&) we aried me with thy iniquities. 25 I, (even) I, am he that putteth away thy iniquities for mine own sake, & will not remember thy sins. 26 Put me in c If I forget 〈◊〉 thing that may make for thy justification, put me in remembrance and speak for thyself. remembrance, let us be judged together: count thou that thou mayest be justified. 27 Thy d Thy ancestor's. first father hath sinned, and thy e Thy Priests and the Prophets. teachers have transgressed against me. 28 Therefore I have f 〈◊〉 is rejected 〈◊〉 and des stroied them in the wilderness, and 〈◊〉 other times. profaned the rulers of the Sanctuary, and have made Iaakôb a curse, and Israel a reproach. CHAP. XLIIII. 5 The Lord promises comfort and that he will assemble the Church of divers nations. 9 The vanity of idols. 17 The beast lines of idolaters. 1 YEt now heart, o Iaakôb my servant, & israel, whom I have choose. 2 Thus says the Lord, that made thee, and formed a He created and chose thee from the beginning of his own mercy, and before thou 〈◊〉 mercy any thing. thee from the womb: he will help 〈◊〉, Fear not, o jaakob, my servant, and thou righteous, b Whom God accepteth as righteous: or which haddest occasion 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 because of the Law, and of thy holy vocation. whom I have choose. 3 For I will power water upon c Because man of himself is as the dry and barren land he promises to moisten him with the waters of his holy Spirit joel. 2. 18, ioh, 7. 38. 〈◊〉 2. 17. the thirsty, and floods umpon the dry ground: I will power my Spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thy buds. 4 And they d That is, thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉itie shall increase wonderfully after their deliverance from Babylon. shall grow as among the grass (&) as the will owes by the river of waters 5 One shall say, I am the Lords: another e By this diversity of speech 〈◊〉 means one thing that is that the people shallbe holy and receive the true religion of God, as psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. shall he called by the name of jaakob, and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and name himself by the name of Israel. 6 Thus says the Lord the King of Israel and & his redeemer, the Lord of hosts, f I am alway like myself, that is merciful toward my Church, and most able to maintain it, as. Chap. 41, 4. &. 48. 12. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 17. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. I am the first, and I am the last, and without me (is) there no God. 7 And who is like me, that shall g And appoint them that shall deliver the Church. call, & shall declare it, and set h That is, declare unto me how I aught to proceed herein. it in order before me, since I appointed the i God calleth the Israelites and an cient because he 〈◊〉 them to all other in his 〈◊〉 election. ancient people? and what is at hand, and what things are to come? let k Meaning, their idols. them show unto them. 8 Fear you not, neither be afraid? have not I told thee of old, & have declared it? l Read Chap. 43 to you are even my witnesses, whether there be a God beside me, and that there is no GOD that I know not. 9 All they that make an image, are vanity, and m Whatsoever they 〈◊〉 we upon their idols to 〈◊〉ke them to seem glorious. their delectable things shall nothing profit: and they are their own witnesses n That is, the idolaters seeing their idols blind, must needs, and feeling that they are not able to help them, must confess that they have no power. that these not nor know, therefore they shallbe confounded. 10 Who hath made o Meaning, that whatsoever is made by the band of man, if it be esteemed as God, is most 〈◊〉. a 〈◊〉. or melted an image, that is p Whereby appeareth their blasphemy, which call images the books of the 〈◊〉, seeing that they are not only herecalled 〈◊〉, but Chap. 41. 24. abominable: and 〈◊〉. calleth them the work of errors, ier. 10. 15. Habak, a lying teacher. 2. 〈◊〉. profitable for nothing? 11 Behold, all that are of the q That is, which by any way consent either to the making or worship ping. fellowship there of, shallbe confunded: for the workmen themselves are men: let them all be gathered together, and r 〈◊〉 that the multitude shall not then save the idolaters, When God wiltake vengeance, altogh they excuse themselves thereby among men stand up (yet) they shall fear, and be confounded together. 12 The smith (taketh) an instrument, and worketh in the coals, and facioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea is an s He 〈◊〉 the raging affection of the idolaters, which forget their own necessities to set forth their devotion hungered, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint. 13 The carpenter stretcheth out a line: he facioneth it with a read thread, he planeth, it and he putreieth it with the compass, and and maketh it after the figure of a man, (and) according to the beauty of a man that it may remain in t To place it in some Temple. an house. 14 He will he we him down cedars, and take the pine tre and the oak, and taketh courage among the trees of the forest: he planteth a fir tre, and the rain doth nourish it. 15 And man burneth thereof: for he will take thereof and u He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forth the obstinacy and malice of the idolaters, which though they see by daily experience that their idols, are no better than the rest of the matter whereof they are made, yet they refuse the one part and make a God of the other, as the Papists make their cake, God and the rest of their idols. warm himself: he also kindleth it and baketh bread, yet he maketh a God, and worshippeth it: he maketh it an idol and boweth unto it. 16 He burneth the half thereof even in the fire, (and) upon the half thereof he x That is, he either maketh a table or trenchers. eateth flesh: he roasteth the roast and is satisfied: also he warmeth himself and says, Aha, I am warm, I have been at the fire. 17 And the residue thereof he maketh a God, (even) his idol: he boweth unto it and worshippeth and prayeth unto it, and says. Deliver me: for thou art my god. 18 They have not known, nor understand: y The Prophet giveth here an answer to all them that wonder how it is possible that 〈◊〉 should be so blind to commit such abomination, 〈◊〉, that God hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart. for (God) hath shut their eyes that they cannot see, (and) their hearts, that they can not understad 19 And none ” Ebr. turneth. considereth in his heart, 〈◊〉 (is) there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned half of it, even in the fire, and have baked bread also upon the coals thereof: I have roasted flesh, and eaten it, and shall I make the residue 〈◊〉 of an abomination? shall I bow to the 〈◊〉 of a tre. 20 He feedeth z He is abused as one that would eat ashes, thinking to satisfy his hunger. of ashes: a seduced heart hath deceived him, that he can not deliver his soul, nor say, Is their not a lie in my right hand? 21 a Showing that man's heart is most inclined to idolatry: & therefore he warneth his people by 〈◊〉 se example, that they 〈◊〉 not cleave to any but to the 〈◊〉 god when they 〈◊〉 be among the idolaters. Remember these [o jaakomb and Israel] for thou art my servat: I have 〈◊〉 thee: thou art my servant: o Israel forget me not. 22 I have put away thy transgressions like a cloud, 〈◊〉 thy sins, as a mist: turn unto me, for I have redeemed thee. 23 b He sneweth that the work of the Lord towarde his people shallbe so great that the 〈◊〉 sible creatures shall be moved therewith. Rejoice, you heavens: for the Lord hath done it, shout, you lower parts of the earth: braced forth into praises, you mountains, o forest and every tre therein: for the Lord hath redeemed jaakomb and willbe glorified in Israel. 24 Thus saith the Lord thy redeemer and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the Lord, that made all things, that spread out the heavens alone, and stretched out the earth by myself. 25 I destroy the c He armeth 〈◊〉 against the sooth sayers of 〈◊〉, which would have born them in hand, that they known by the star res that GOD would not 〈◊〉 them, and that Babylon should stand. tokens of the soeth sayers and make them that conjecture, fools, and turn the wise men back ward, and make their knowledge foolishness. 26 ¶ He confirmeth the word of his d Of Isaiah and the rest of his Prophets, which did assure the Church of God's favour and deliverance. servant and performeth the counsel of his messengers, saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited: and to the cities of Iudáh, you shall be built up, and I will repair the decayed places thereof. 27 He says to the e 〈◊〉 showeth that Godsworke should be ne less 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 then when 〈◊〉 brought them out of Egypt through the Sea. deep, Be dry and I will dry up thy floods. 28 He says to f To assure them of their 〈◊〉, he nameth the person, by whom it should be more than an hundredth year before he was born. Cyrus, (Thou art) my shepherd: and he shall reform all my desire, saying also to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built: and to the Temple, Thy foundation shallbe surely laid. CHAP. XLV. 1 The deliverance of the people by Cyrus. 9 God is just in all his works. 20 The calling of the Gentiles. 1 THus saith the Lord unto a To assure the jews 〈◊〉 their deliverance against the great 〈◊〉 that they should abide, he nameth the person and the means. Cyrus his b Because Cyrus should execute the office of a deliverer, God called him his 〈◊〉 for a time, but after another sort than he called David. anointed, whose right hand I have held c To 〈◊〉 him in the deliverance of my people. to subdue nations before him: therefore will I weaken the loins of Kings and open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut. 2 I will go before thee and make the d I will take 〈◊〉 all impediments and 〈◊〉. crooked straight: I will break the brazen doors, and burst the iron bars. 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and the things hide in secret places, that thou mayst e Not that 〈◊〉 did know God to 〈◊〉 him a right, but he had a 〈◊〉 par ticular knowledge, as profane men may have, of his power, and so was compelled to 〈◊〉 God's people. know that I am the LORD which call thee by thy name, even the God of Israel. 4 For jaakob my servants f Nor for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that is in thee, or for thy 〈◊〉. sake, and Israel mine elect, I will even call (thee) by thy name (and) name thee, though thou hast not known me. 5 I am the Lord and there is none other there is no God besides me: I g I have given 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, pow oer and 〈◊〉. girded thee though thou 〈◊〉 not known me. 6 That they may know from the rising of the sun and from the West, that there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is none other. 7 I form the h I send peace and war, prosperity and adversity, as Amos. 3. 6. light and create darkness: I make peace and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. 8 You heavens, sand the dew from above, and let the clouds drop down i He comforteth the jews as if he would say, though when you look to the heavens and earth for succour, you see nothing now but signs of God's wrath, yet I will 'cause them to bring for the most certain tokens of your deliverance, and of the performance of my promise, which is meant by righteousness. righteousness: let the earth open, and let salvation and justice grow forth: let it bring them forth together: I the Lord have k I have appointed Cyrus to 〈◊〉 use and purpose. created him. 9 l Hereby he bridleth their impaci 〈◊〉, which in adversity and trouble 〈◊〉 against God and will not 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 Willing that man should match with his like and not contend against God. Woe be unto him that striveth with his maker, the potsherd with the potsherds of the earth: shall the clay say to him that facioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, m That is, it is not 〈◊〉 made. it hath none hands? 10 Woe unto him that saith to (his) father, What hast thou begotten? or to (his) mother, What hast thou brought forth? 11 Thus says the Lord, the holy one of Israel, and his maker, Ask me n In stead of mur 〈◊〉, humble yourselves and ask what you wilfor the conso lation of my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and you shall be sure of it, as you are of these things which are at your command meant Someread it with an interrogation, and make it the application of the similitude. of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the works of mine hands: command you me. 12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, whose hands have spread out the heavens, I have even commanded all their o That is, the stars. army. 13 I have raised p To Wit, Cyrus, that I may show by him the faithfulness of my promise mes in deliveting my people. him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not q Meaning, 〈◊〉 and without ran some, or any grie vous condition. for price nor reward, says the Lord of hosts. 14 Thus says the Lord, The 〈◊〉 r These people were 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 Persians, and so King 〈◊〉 gave this money toward the building of the Temple. 〈◊〉 7. 21. of Egypt, and the march and ise of Ethiopia, and of the Sabeans, men of stature shall come unto thee, and they shallbe s Where as tofore they were thine enemies, they shall now honour thee, and thou shalt rule them, which was accomplished in the time of Christ. thy: they shall follow thee, (and) shall go in chains: they shall fall down before thee, and make supplication unto thee, (saying,) Surely God is in thee, and there (is) none other God besides. 15 Verily thou, o God, t 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 the Jews to 〈◊〉, though their deliverence be differ read for a time: showing that they should not repent their long patience, but the wicked and idolaters shallbe destroyed. hidest thyself, o God, the Saviour of Israel. 16 All they shallbe ashamed and also confounded: they shall go to confusion together, that are the makers of images. 17 (But) Israel shallbe saved in the Lord, with an everlasting salvation: shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. 18 For thus saith the Lord [that created heaven, God himself, that formeth the earth, and made it: he that prepared it, he created it not in vain: he formed it to be u To wit, of man, 〈◊〉 chief of his Church. inhabited] I am the Lord, and there (is) none other. 19 I have not spoken in secret, (neither) x As do the false Gods, 〈◊〉 give uncertain answers. in a place of darkness in the earth: I said not in vain unto the sede of Iaakôb, Seek you me: I the Lord do speak righteousness, and declare righteous things. 20 Assemble yourselves, and come: draw near together, y ally 〈◊〉, which though you seem to have never so much 〈◊〉 dignity, yet in God's sight you are vile and abject. you abject of the Gentiles: they have no knowledge, that set up the wood of their idol, and pray unto a God, that can not save them. 21 Tell you and bring them, and let them take counsel together, who hath declared this from the beginning? (or) hath told it of old? Have not I the Lord? and there (is) none other God beside me, a iust God, and a Saviour: there (is) none beside me. 22 Look unto me, and you shall be saved: all z He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to repentance, willing them to look unto him with the eye of faith. the ends of the earth shallbe saved: for I am God, and there (is) none other. 23 I have sworn by myself: the word is go out of my mouth in a That is, that the thing, which I have promised, shallbe faith fully performed. righteousness, and shall not return, That every b The knowledge of God and the true worshyping shallbe through all the world, Rome 14. 11. Phil. 2. 10 whereby he signifieth that we must not only 〈◊〉 God in heart, but declare the same also by outward profession. knee shall bow unto me, (and) every tongue shall swear (by me.) 24 Surely c Meaning, the faithful shall feel and confess this. he shall say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength: he shall come unto him, and all that d All the contemners of God. provoke him, shall be ashamed. 25 The whole seed of Israel shallbe justified, and glory in the Lord CHAP. XLVI. 1 The 〈◊〉 of Babylon and of their idols. 3 He calleth the 〈◊〉 to the consideration of his works. 1 BElis bowed down: a The were the chief idols of Babylon Nebo is fallen: their idols were upon the b Because they were of gold and silver, the 〈◊〉 des and Persians, carried them away. beasts, and upon the cattle: they which did bear you, (were) laden with a weary burden. 2 c The beasts that 〈◊〉 the idols, fell down under their burden They are bowed down, (and) fallen together: for they cold not rid them of the burden, and they d He derideth the idols, which had neither soul nor sense. soul is go into captivity. 3 Hear you me, o house of Iaakôb, and all that remain of the house of Israel, which are e He showeth the difference between the idols and the true 〈◊〉 for they must be carried of others, but God himself carrieth his, as Deut. 32. 〈◊〉. born of me (from) the womb, and brought up of me (from) the birth. 4 Therefore unto old age, I the same, even I will bear you until the whore hairs: I have made (you:) I will also bear (you,) and I will carry you f Seeing I have be got you, I will 〈◊〉 and pre 〈◊〉 you for ever. and I will deliver (you.) 5 ¶ To whom will you make me like, or make me equal, or g The people of God, seeing their own calamity & the flourishing estate of the Babylonians, should be tempted to think that their God was not so mighty at the idols of their enemies: therefore he 〈◊〉 the original of all the idols, 〈◊〉 make them to be abhor read of all men: 〈◊〉 that the most: that can be spoken in their commendation is but to give them vile, Bar. 6. 25. compare me, that I should be like him? 6 They draw gold out of the bag and weigh silver in the balance, (and) hire a goldsmith to make a God of it, (and) they bow down, and worship it: 7 They be are it upon the shoulders: they carry him and set him in his place: so doth he stand, (and) cannot remove from his place. Though one cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor deliver him out of his tribulation. 8 Remember this, and be ashamed: bring it again h Become wise, meaning that all 〈◊〉 with out wit or sense, like mad men. to mind, o you transgressers. 9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there (is) none other God, and there (is) nothing like me. 10 Which declare the last thing from the beginning: and from of old, the things that were not done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do whatsoever I wil 11 I call a i That is, 〈◊〉, which shall come as swift as a bird and fight against Babylon. bird from the East, (and) the man of my k 〈◊〉 whom I have appointed to execute that, which I have determined. counsel from far: as I have spoken so will I bring it to pass: I have purposed it, and I will do it. 12 Hear me, you stubborn hearted, that are far from l 〈◊〉 by your 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 would let the performance of my 〈◊〉. justice. 13 I bring m He showeth that man's 〈◊〉 can not abolish the promise of God, Rom. 3. 3 near my justice: it shall not be far of, and my salvation shall not tarry: for I will give salvation in Zion, (&) my glory unto Israel. CHAP. XLVII. The destruction of Babylon and the causes wherefore. 1 COme down and sit in the dust: o a Which hast lived in wealth, 〈◊〉 wantonness, and haste not yet been overcome 〈◊〉 any enemy. virgin, daughter Babel, sit on the ground: there is no b Thy government shallbe taken from thee. throne, o daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called. Ten dre and delicate. 2 Take the mill stones, and c Thou shalt be brought to most vile 〈◊〉: for 〈◊〉 turn the mill was the of fice of 〈◊〉. grind meal: lose thy locks: d The things wherein she setteth her greatest pride shallbe made vile, even from the head to the 〈◊〉. make bore the feet: unco ver the leg, (and) pass through the floods. 3 Thy filthiness shallbe discovered, and thy shame shallbe seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet (thee as) a e I will use no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nor 〈◊〉 toward thee man. 4 f The Israelites shall confess, that the Lord doth this for his Church sake. Our redeemer, the Lord of hosts (is) his Name, the holy one of Israel. 5 g Forvery shame and hide thyself Sat still, and get thee into darkness, o daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms. 6 I was wrath with my people: I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thy hand: thou didst she we them no h They abused God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this king that be punished the Israelites because he would utterly 〈◊〉 them of, and therefore instead of 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, thou didst 〈◊〉 it. mercy, but thou diddest lay thy very heavy yoke upon the ancient. 7 And thou saidst, I shallbe aladie for ever, so that thou diddest not set thy mind to these things, neither diddest thou remember the end thereof. 8 Therefore now hear, thou that 〈◊〉 given to pleasures, and dwellest careless, She says in her heart, I am and none else: I shall not sit (as) widow, neither shall know the loss of children. 9 But these two things shall come to thee subdenly on one day, the loss of children and widow head: they shall come upon thee in their i So that thy punishment shallbe so great, as is possible to be imagined. perfection, for the multitude of thy divinations, and for the great abundance of thy inchànters. 10 For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seethe me. Thy k Thou diddest think that thy own wisdom & policy would have saved thee. wisdom and thou knowledge, they have caused thee to rebel, and thou hast said in thy heart, I am and none else. 11 Therefore shall evil come upon thee, & thou shalt not know the morning thereof: destruction shall fall upon thee, which thou shalt not be able to put away: destruction shall come upon thee suddenly, or thou beware. 12 Stand now among thy in chanters, and in the multitude of thy so the sayers [with whom thou hast l He derideth their vain confidence, that put their trust in any thing, but in God condemning also such vain sciences, 〈◊〉 serve to no 〈◊〉, but to delude the people and to 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 depending only in God. wearied thyself fro thy youth] if so be thou mayest have profit, (or) if so be thou mayest have strength. 13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels: let now the astrologers, the star hasers, and pronosticatours stand up, and save thee from these things, that shall come upon thee. 14 Behold, they shallbe as stubble: the fire shall burn them: they shall not deliver their own lives from the power of the flame: there (shall be) no coals m They shall utterly perish and no part of them 〈◊〉. to warm at, (nor) light to sit by. 15 Thus shall they serve thee, with whom thou hast wearied thee, (even) thy merchants 〈◊〉 thy youth: every one shall wander to his own n They shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one to that place, which he thought by his spe 〈◊〉 to be most sure: but that shall deceive 〈◊〉, quarter: none shall save thee. CHAP. XLVIII. 1 The hypocrisy of the jews is 〈◊〉. 11 The Lord alone will be worshipped. 20 Of their deliverance out of Babylon. 1 Hear you this, o house of Iaakôb, which are a He 〈◊〉 their hypocrisy, which vaunted themselves to be Israelites & were not so in deed. called by thy the name of Israel, and are come out of b Meaning, the fountain and stock. the waters of Iudáh: which swear by the Name of the Lord, and make mention of the GOD of Israel, (but) not in truth, nor in righteousness. 2 For they are called of the holy city, & stay themselves c They make a show, as though they would have none other God. upon the God of Israel, whose Name (is) the Lord of hosts. 3 I have declared the former things of old, and they went out of my mouth, & I showed d He showeth that they cold not 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing, for 〈◊〉 as he had performed whatsoever he had promised. them: I did them suddenly, and they came to pass. 4 Because I knew, that e I have done 〈◊〉 thee more than I promised, that thy stubbornness & 〈◊〉 might have been overcome. thou art obstinate, and thy neck (is) an iron sinew, & thy brow brass, 5 Therefore I have declared it to thee of old before it came to pass, I showed f How thoushuldest be 〈◊〉 out of Babylon. it thee, jest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my carved image, and my molten image hath commanded them. 6 Thou hast herded, behold all this, and will not you g Will he not acknowledge 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 & declare it unto others? declare it? I have showed thee new things even 〈◊〉, and hide things, which 〈◊〉 know not. 7 They are created now, and not of old, and even before this thou heardest them not, jest thou shouldest say, Behold, I h She wing that man's 〈◊〉 is the cause why God 〈◊〉 not declare all things at 〈◊〉, jest they should attribute this knowledge to their 〈◊〉 wisdom. knew them. 8 Yet thou heardest them not, neither diddest know them, neither yet was thy ear opened of old: for I knew that thou wouldest grievously transgress: therefore have I called thee a transgressor from the i From the time that I brought thee out of Egypt: for that deliverance was as 〈◊〉 the by. th' of the Church. womb. 9 For my Names sake will I 〈◊〉 my wrath, & for my praise 〈◊〉 refrain it from thee, k As it was my free mercy that I did choose thee: so is it my free mercy that must save thee. that I cut thee not of. 10 Behold, I have 〈◊〉 thee, but l For I had respect to thy 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 for in 〈◊〉 there is some pureness, but in us there is nothing, but 〈◊〉. not as silver I have m I took 〈◊〉 on't of the furnace where thou 〈◊〉 dost have been consumed. choose thee in the furnace of affliction. 11 For mine own sake, for mine own sake will I do it: for how should (my Name) n God 〈◊〉 the salvation of his with his own honour: so that they can not perish, but his glory should be diminished, as Deu 32, 27. be polluted: o Read Chap. 42, 8 surely I will not give my glory un to another. 12 Hear me, o Iaakôb & israel, my called, p Read 〈◊〉, 4. I am, I am the first, and I am the last. 13 Surely mine hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heaven: when I call them, q To obey me, & to do whatsoever I command them they stand up together. 14 All you, assemble yourselves, and hear: which among them hath declared these things? The Lord hath loved r Meaning, 〈◊〉 whom he had choose to destroy Babylon. him: he will do his will in Babel, and his arm (shallbe) against the Chaldeans. 15 I, (even) I have spoken it, and I have called him: I have brought him, and his way shall prospero. 16 Come near unto me: hear you this: I have not spoken it in secret from the s Since the time that I declared myself to your fathers. beginning: from the time that the thing was, I was there and now the Lord God and his spirit hath t Thus the Proditor phet 〈◊〉 for himself, and to assure them of these things. sent me. 17 Thus says the Lord thy redeemer, the Holy one of Israel, I am the Lord thy God, which teach thee u What things shall do thee good to profit, and lead thee by the way, that thou shouldest go. 18 O that thou haddest he arkened to my commandments, than had thy prosperity been as the flood, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea. 19 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the fruit of thy body like the gravel thereof: his x That is, the pro sperous estate of Israel. name should not have been cut of nor destroyed before me. 20 y After that he had forewarned them of their 〈◊〉, & of the cause thereof, 〈◊〉 showeth them the great joy, that shall come of their deliverance. Goy ye out of Babel: flee you from the Chaldeans, with a voice of joy: tell and declare this show it forth to the end of the earth: say you, The Lord hath redeemed his servant Iaakôb. 21 And they z He showeth that it shallbe as easy to deliver them, as he did their fathers out of Egypt. were not thirsty: he led them through the wilderness: he caused the waters to flow out of the rock for them: for he clave the rock, and the water gushed out. 22 There is no a Thus he speaketh that the wicked hypocrites should not abuse God's promise in whom was neither faith, 〈◊〉 repentance, as Chap. 57, 21. peace, says the Lord, unto the wicked. CHAP. XLIX. The Lord exhorteth all nations to believe his promises. 6 Christ is the salvation of all that believe, and will deliver them from the tyranny of their enemies, 1 Hear you me, o yles, and harken, people from far. The Lord hath called a This is spoken in the person of Christ to assure the faithful, that these promises should come to pass: for they where 〈◊〉 mad in him & in 〈◊〉 should be performed. me from b This is meant of the time, that Christ should be manifested to the world, as Psal. 2, 7. the womb, and made mention of my name from my mother's belly. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp c By the sword, and shaft, he signifieth the virtue and efficacy of Christ's doctrine. sword: under the shadow of his hand hath he d God hath taken me to his protection and defence: this chief is 〈◊〉 of Christ, and may also be applied to the mini sters of his woe de hide me, and made me a choose shaft (and) hide me in his quiver, 3 And said unto me, Thou art my 〈◊〉, e By Israel is meant Christ, and all the body of the faith full as the members and their hand. Israel, for I will be glorious in thee. 4 And I said, I have f Thus Christ in his members complaineth, that his labour, and preaching take 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet he is contented, that his doings are approved of God. laboured in vain: I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing: but my judgement (is) with the Lord, and my work with my God. 5 And now says the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant, that I may bring jaak ób again to him [though Israel be not gathered, g Though the jews refuse my doctrine, yet God will approve my ministery. yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord: and my GOD shallbe my strength.] 6 And he said, It is a small thing that thou shouldest dost be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Iaakób, and to restore the desolations of Israel: I will also give h To declare my Gospel to the Gen tiles, Cham 42. 6. act 〈◊〉, 47 luk, 2, 〈◊〉. thee for a light of the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the world. 7 Thus says the Lord the redeemer of Israel, (and) his Holy one, to him that is despised in soul, to a nation that is abhorred, to a i Meaning, the jews whom tyrants kept in bondage. servant of rulers, Kings shall see, and k The benefit of their deliverance shallbe so great, that great, and small shall acknowledge it, & reverence God for it. arise, and princes shall worship, because of the Lord, that is faithful: and the Holy one of Israel, which hath choose thee. 8 Thus says the Lord, l Thus he speaketh of his Church, when he would show his mercy toward 〈◊〉, 2. Cor, 6, 2. In an acceptable time have I herded thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and will give m Meaning, Christ alone. thee for a covenant of the people, that thou mayest raise up the n Signifying, that before Christ renew the earth by his word, there is nothing, but confusion and does order. earth and obtain the inheritance of the desolate heritage's: 9 That thou mayest say to the o To them that are in the prison of sin, and death. prisoners, Go forth: and to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves: they shall feed in the ways, and their p Being in Christ's protection, they shall be safe 〈◊〉 all dangers, & fire from the fear of the enemies. pastures shallbe in all the tops of the hills. 10 They shall not be hungry, neither shall they by thirsty, neither shall the heat smite them nor the sun: for he that hath compassion q Meaning, that there should be no thing in their way from Babylon, that should hinder or hurt them: but this is accomplished 〈◊〉 ritually. on them, shall lead them: even to the springs of waters shall be drive them. 11 And I will make all my mountains, as a way and my paths shallbe exalted. 12 Behold, these shall come from far: and lo, these from the North and from the West, & these from the land of r Meaning, the South 〈◊〉, so that Christ shall deliver his from all the parts of the world. Sinim. 13 Rejoice, o s Read Chap. 44. 23. heavens: and be joyful, o earth: braced forth in to praise, o mountains: for God hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 14 But Zión said, The Lord hath t He 〈◊〉 what the faithful might say in their long affliction, and answereth 〈◊〉 eunto to comfort 〈◊〉, with a moste pro per similitude, & full of 〈◊〉. forsaken me and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can a woman forgether child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? though they should forget, yet will I not forget thee. 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palm of (mine) u Because I would not forget thee. hands: thy x Meaning, the good order of policy & discipline walls (are) ever in my sight. 17 Thy builders make y I have a continual 〈◊〉 to build thee up again, & to destroy thy ne enemies. haste: thy destroyers and they that made thee waste, are departed from thee. 18 Lift up thy eyes round about & behold all these gather themselves together (and) come to thee: as I live, says the LORD, thou shalt surely z He showeth what are the ornaments of the Church: to have name children, which are assembled by the word of God & governed by his 〈◊〉 put them all upon thee as a garment, and gird thyself with them like a bride. 19 For thy desolation, and thy waste places, & thy land destroyed, shall surely be now narrow for them that shall devil in it, & they that did devour thee, shallbe far away. 20 The children of thy barrenness shall say again in thy ears, The place is straight for me: give place to me that I may devil. 21 Then shalt thou say in thy heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I am barren and desolate, a captive and a wanderer to and fro? & who hath nourished them? behold, I was left alone: whence are these? 22 Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the a He showeth, that Christ will not only gather this great number of the jews, but also of the 〈◊〉. Gentiles and set up my standard to the people, and they shall bring thy sons in (their) arms: and thy daughters shallbe carried upon (their) shoulders. 23 And Kings b Meaning, that Kings shallbe converted to the Gospel and bestow their power and authority for the 〈◊〉 of the Church. shallbe thy nourcing fathers, & Queens shallbe thy nurses: they shall worship thee with (their) faces toward the earth and lick up the c Being joined with the Church they shall humble themselves to Christ their head, and give him all honour. dust of thy feet: and thou shalt know that I am the Lord: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. 24 Shall the pray be taken from the mighty or the just captivity delivered? 25 But thus says the Lord, e This is, the answer to their objection, that none is 〈◊〉 than the Lord, neither hath a more just title unto them. Even the captivity of the mighty shallbe taken away: & the pray of the tyrant shallbe delivered for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee and I will save thy children. 26 And will feed them that spoil thee, with f I will 'cause them to destroy one another, as jud. 7, 22, 2, 〈◊〉. 20, 22. chap. 19, 2. their own flesh, and they shallbe drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: & all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy redeemer, the mighty one of jaakomb. d He maketh this as an objection, as though the 〈◊〉 were strong, and had them in just possession. CHAP. L. 1 The jews forsaken for a time. 2 Yet the power of God is not diminished. 5 Christ's obedience and victory. 1 THus says the Lord, Where is that a Meaning, that he had not forsaken her, but through her own occasion, as Hosea. 2. 2. bill of your mother's divorcement, b Which should declare, that I have cut her 〈◊〉nyng, that they cold she we none. whom I have cast of? or who is the creditor c Signifying that he sold them not for any debt or 〈◊〉, but that they sold themselves to sins to buy their own lusts, and pleasures. to whom I sold you? Behold, for your iniquities are you sold, and because of your transgressions is your mother forsaken. 2 Wherefore d He came by his 〈◊〉 and ministers, but they would not believe their doctrine and 〈◊〉 came I, and there was no man? I called, and none answered: is mine hand so e Am I not as able to help you, as I have helped your fathers of old, when I dried up the read Sea, and killed the 〈◊〉 in the rivers, and also afterward in 〈◊〉? shortened, that it can not help? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the Sea: I make the floods desert: their fish rotteth for want of water, and dieth for thirst. 3 I cloth the heavens with darkness, and make a f As I did in Egypt in token of my displeasure. sack their covering. 4 The Lord God hath given g The Prophet doth represent here the person and 〈◊〉 of them that are lustily called to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's word. me a tongue of the learned, that I should know (to minister) a word in time to him that is h To him that is oppressed by affliction and misery. weary: he will raise me up in the mourning: in the morning he will waken mine ear to hear, i As they that are 〈◊〉, and made 〈◊〉 by him. as the learned. 5 The Lord God hath opened mine ear and I was not rebellious, neither turned I back. 6 I gave my back unto the k I did not 〈◊〉ke from God for 〈◊〉 persecution or cala 〈◊〉 Whereby he showeth, that the trueministers of God can look 〈◊〉 none other recompense of 〈◊〉 wicked but after this sort and also what is their comfort. 〈◊〉, and my check esto the nippers: I hide not my face from shame and spitting. 7 For the Lord God will help me, therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. 8 He is near that justifieth me: who will contend Exod. 10. 21. with me? 〈◊〉 us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me. 9 Behold, the Lord God will help me: who is he that condemn me? lo, they shall wax old as a garment: the moth shall eat them up. 10 l 〈◊〉ng that it is a rare thing that 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 a right Gods true ministers, though labour to bring them from hell to 〈◊〉. Who is among you that fears the Lord? let him hear the voice of his servant: he that walketh in darkness, and hath no light, let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God. 11 〈◊〉, all you kindle m You have sought consolation by your own 〈◊〉, and have refused light, and 〈◊〉 solation, which God hath offered: therefore you shall remain in sorrow, and not be comforted. a fire, and are compassed about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that you have kindled. This shall you have of mine hand: you shall lie down in sorrow. CHAP. LI. 1 To trust in God alone by Abraham's example. 7 Not to fear men. 17 The great affliction of Jerusalem, and her deliverance. 1 Hear me, you a He 〈◊〉 the Church, that they should not be discouraged for their small number. that follow after righteousness, (and) you that seek the Lord: look unto the b That is, to Abraham, of 〈◊〉 you were begotten, and to Sarah, of whom you we 〈◊〉 born. 〈◊〉, (whence) you are hewn and to the hole of the pit, (whence) you are digged. 2 Consider Abrahám your father, and Saráh that bore you: for I called him alone, and blessed him, and increased him. 3 Surely the Lord shall comfort Zión: he shall comfort all her desolations, and he shall make her desert c As plentiful as Paradise. like Eden, and her wilderness like the garden of the Lord: joy and Genes. 2. 3. gladness shallbe found therein: praise, and the voice of singing. 4 Hearken you unto me, my people, and give care unto me, o my people: for a d I will rule, and govern my Church by my word, and doctrine. Law shall proceed from me, and I will bring forth my judgement for the light of the people. 5 My e The time, that I will accomplish my promise. righteousness is near: my salvation goeth forth, and mine f My power, and strength. arms shall judge the people: the yles shall wait for me, and shall trust unto mine arm. 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the g He forewarneth them of the horrible charges and 〈◊〉 of all things, and how he will preserve his Church in the mids of all these dangers heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that devil therein, shall perish in like manner: but my salvation shallbe for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished. 7 Hearken unto me, you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart (is) my Law. Fear you not the reproach of men, neither be you afraid of their rebukes. 8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like will: but my righteousness shallbe for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. 9 Rise up, rise up, and put on strength, o arm of the Lord: rise up, as h He 〈◊〉 them in remembrance of his great benefit for their deliverance out of Egypt 〈◊〉 there by they might learn to trust in him constantly. in the old time in the generations of the world. Art not thou the same, that hast cut i Meaning, egypt. Psal. 87. 4. Raháb, and wounded the k To 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Eze. 29 3. dragon? 10 Art not thoù the same, which hath dried the Sea, (even) the waters of the great deep, making the depth of the Sea away for there deemed to pass over? 11 Therefore the 〈◊〉 of the Lord shall l 〈◊〉 Babylon. return, and come with joy unto Zión, and everlasting joy shallbe upon their head: they shall obtain joy, and gladness: (and) sorrow and mourning shall flee away. 12 I, (even) I, am he, that comfort you. Who art thou, that thou shouldest fear a mortal man, and the son of man, which shallbe made as grass? 13 And forgetest the Lord thy maker, that hath spread out the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth? and hast feared continually all the day, because of the rage of the oppressor, which is ready to destroy? Where is now the rage of the oppressor? 14 The captive m He comforteth them by the short time of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nis hement: for in seventy years they were restored and the great test 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 destroyed. hasteneth to be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail. 15 And I am the Lord that God that divided the Sea, when his waves roared: the Lord of hosts (is) his Name. 16 And I have put my words in thy n Meaning, of Isaiah, and of all true ministers, who are defend 〈◊〉 by his 〈◊〉 mouth, and have defended thee in the shadow we of mine hand, that I may plant the o That all things may be restored in heaven, and earth. Ephes. 1. 10. heavens, and lay the foundation of the earth, and say unto Zión, Thou art my people. 17 Awake, awake, and stand up, o jerusalem, why che hast drunk at the hand of the Lord the p Thou hast been 〈◊〉 punished and 〈◊〉, as Chap. 40. 2. and this punishment in the elect is by measure, and according as God giveth grace to bear it: but in the reprobate it is the just vengeance of God to drive them to an in sensibleness and madness, as lere. 25. 15. cup of his wrath: thou hast drunken the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out. 18 There is none to guide her among all the sons, whom she hath brought forth there (is) none that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up. 19 These two q Whereof the one is outward, as of the things that come to the body: as war and farnine: and the other is inward, and appear 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the mind: hat is, to be without comfort: therefore he says, how shalt thou be comforted? things are come unto thee: who will lament thee? desolation and destruction, and famine, and the sword: by whom shall I comfort thee? 20 Thy sons have fainted, and lie at the head of all the streets as a wild bull in a net, and are full of the wrath of the Lord, (and) rebuke of thy God. 21 Therefore hear now this, thou miserable and drunken, but r But with trouble and fear. not with wine. 22 Thus saith thy Lord God, even God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thy hand the cup of trembling, (even) the dregs of the cup of my wrath: thou shalt drink it no more. 23 But I will put it into their hand that spoil thee: which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over, and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street to them that went over. CHAP. LII. 1 A consolation to the people of God. 7 Of the messengers thereof. 1 ARise, arise: put on thy strength, o Zión: put on the garments of thy beauty, o Jerusalem, the holy city: for hence forth there shall no a Not wicked tyrant, which shall subvert Gods true religion, and oppress the consciences. more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. 2 Shake thyself from the b Put of the garments of sorrow and 〈◊〉, and put on the apparel of joy, and gladness. dust: arise, and sit down, o Jerusalem: lose the bands of thy neck, o thou captivity daughter, Zion. 3 For thus says the Lord, You were sold for c The Babylonians paid 〈◊〉 to me for you: therefore I will take you again without 〈◊〉. nought: therefore shall you be redeemed without money. 4 For thus says the Lord God, My people went d When jaakob went thither in time of 〈◊〉. down afore time into Egypt to sojourn there, and ashur e The Egyptians might 〈◊〉 some 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 oppress my people because they went thither and remained among them, but the As 〈◊〉 have no title to excuse their tyranny by: and therefore will I punis he them more them I did the Egyptians. oppressed them without cause. 5 Now therefore what have I here, saith the Lord, that my people is taken away for nought, and they that rule over them, make them to howl, says the Lord? and my Name all the day continually is f To wit, by the wicked which think that I have no power to deliver them. blasphemed? 6 Therefore my people shall know my Name: therefore (they shall know) in that day, that I am he that do speak: behold, it is I 7 How g 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 and good tidings of their deliverance should make their affliction in the mea ne time more easy: but this is chiefly meant of the spiritual joy, as Nah. 1. 15. beautiful upon the montaines are the feet of him, that declareth (and) publisheth peace? that declareth good tidings, (and) publisheth salvation, saying unto Zión, Thy God reigneth? 8 h The Prophets which are thy watchmen, shall publish this thy deliverance: this was 〈◊〉 under Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah, but was accomplished under Christ. The voice of thy watchmen (shallbe herded:) they shall lift up their voice, and shout together: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion. 9 O you desolate places of Jerusalem, be glad and rejoice together: for the Lord hath comforted his people: he hath redeemed Jerusalem. 10 The Lord hath made bore his holy arm in the sight of all the Gentiles, and all the ends of the earth shalse the salvation of our God. Rom. 10. 〈◊〉. 11 k He warneth the faithful not to pollute themselves with the superstitions of the Babylonians as Chap. 48. 20. 2, Cor. 6. 7. Depart, depart you: go out from thence and touch no unclean thing: go out of the mids of her: be you clean, that l For the time is at 〈◊〉, that the 〈◊〉 and Levites chief (and so by them all the people which shallbe as 〈◊〉 in this of office) shall carry home the vessels of the Temple, which N 〈◊〉 had taken away. bear the vessels of the Lord 12 For you shall not go out m As your fathers did out of E 〈◊〉. with haste, nor depart by fleeing away: but the Lord will go be fore you, and the God of Israel will gather you together. 13 Behold, my n Meaning, Christ by 〈◊〉 our spiritual deliverance should be 〈◊〉, whereof this was a figure. servant shall prospero: he shallbe i As ready to smite hysennemies and to deliver his people. exalted and extolled, and be very high. 14 As many were astonished at thee [his visage was so o In the corrupt 〈◊〉 of man Christ in his person was not esteemed. deformed of men, and his form of the sons of men] so p He spread his word through many nations. shall he sprinkle many nations: the Kings shall shut their q In sign of 〈◊〉, and as being astonished at his excellency. mouths at him: for that which had not been told them, 〈◊〉 they see, and that which they had not herded, shall they r By the preaching of the Gospel. understand. CHAP. LIII. 1 Of Christ and his kingdom, whose word few will believe. 6 All men are sinners. 11 Christ is our righteousness. 12 And is dead for our sins. 1 WHo a The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that very few shall receive this their preaching of Christ, & of their deliverance by him joh. 〈◊〉. 38. will believe our report? and to whom is the b Meaning that none can believe, but whose hearts God 〈◊〉 with the virtue of his holy spirit arm of the Lord revealed? 2 But he shall grow up before him as a branch, and as a c The beginning of Christ's kingdom shallbe small, and contemptible in the sight of man but it shall grow wonderfully, and flourish before God. root out of a dry d Read Chap 11. 〈◊〉 ground: he hath neither form nor beauty: when we shall see him, there shallbe no form that we Rom. 〈◊〉. 16. should desire him. 3 He is despised and rejected of men: he is a man full of sorrows and hath experience of e Which was by gods singular providence for the comfort of sinners. Ebr. 4. 〈◊〉. infirmities: we hide as it were our faces from him: he was despised and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath born our infirmities, and carried f That is, the punis hment due to our sins: for the which he hath both suffered and made satisfa ction. Mat. 8. 17. 1. pet. 2. 24. our sorrows: yet we did judge him, as g We judge evil, thinking that he was punished for his own sins, and not for 〈◊〉. plagued, and smitten of God, and humbled. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was broken for our iniquities: the h He was chastised for our reconciliation, 1. Cor. 15, 〈◊〉. chastisement of our peace (was) upon him, and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have go astray: we have turned cuerie one to his own way, and the Lord hath laid upon him the i Meaning, the punishemnt of our 〈◊〉, & not the 〈◊〉 itself. iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet did he not k But willingly, & patiently obeied his father's appointment, Mat 26, 63. act 8, 〈◊〉. open his mouth: he is brought as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearer is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. 8 He was taken out from l From the cross and grave after that he was condemned. prison, and from judgement: m Though he died for 〈◊〉, yet after his resurrection he shall live for ever, and this his death is to restore life to his members, Rom. 6, 9 and who shall declare his age? for he was cut out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he plagued. 9 n God the Father deliver dhim into the hands of the wicked, and to the powers of the world to do with him what hev would. And he made his grave with the wicked, & with the rich in his death, though he had done no wickedness, neither (was) any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet the Lord would break him, and make him subject to infirmities: when o Christ by off, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 himself shall give life to his Church, and so 'cause them to live with him for ever. he shall make his soul an offering for sin, he shalse (his) sede (and) shall prolong (his) days, & the will of the Lord shall prospero in his hand. 11 He shalse of the p That is, the fruit: and effect of his labour, which is the salvation of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 travail of his soul, (and) shallbe satisfied: by his knowledge shall my q 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 justify by faith through is word, where as Moses cold not 〈◊〉 by the Law. righteous servant justify many: for he shall bear their iniquities, 12 Therefore will I give him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he r 〈◊〉 be humbled himself, therefore 〈◊〉 shallbe 〈◊〉 to glory, 〈◊〉 2, 7. hath powered out his soul unto death: and he was counted with the transgressers, and he bore the sin s 〈◊〉 is, in all that believe in him. of many, and prayed for the trespassers. CHAP. liv. 1 more of the Gentiles shall believe the Gospel then of the jews 7 God leaveth his for a time, to 〈◊〉 afterward he showeth mercy. 1 Rejoice, o a After that he hath declared the death of Christ, he speaketh to the Church, because it should feel the fruit of the same, & calleth her barren because that 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 she was as a widow without hope to have any children. baren that diddest not bear: break forth into joy & rejoice, thou that diddest not travail with child: for the b The Church in this her affliction & captivity 〈◊〉 bring forth more children than when she was at 〈◊〉: or this may he spoken n by 〈◊〉, considering the great number that should come of her. Her deliverance under Cyrus was as 〈◊〉 child he de & therefore this was accomplished when she came to her age, which was under the Gospel. desolate hath more children than the married wife, says the Lord 2 c Signifying, that for the great 〈◊〉 by'r of children, that God should guue her, she should seem to lack room to lodge them. Enlarge the place of thy 〈◊〉, and let them spread out the curtains of thy habitations spare not, stretch out thy cords, and make fast thy stakes. 3 For thou shalt increase on the right hand & on the left, and thy seed shall possess the Gentiles and devil in the desolate cities. 4 Fear not: for thou shalt not be ashamed, ne there shalt thou be confounded: for thou shalt not be put to shame: you a thou shalt forget the shame of thy d The afflictions which thou suffered at the begin 〈◊〉. youth, & shalt not remember the reproach of thy e 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Chap 50. 1. widowhood aniemore 5 For he that f That did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee by his holy 〈◊〉. made thec (is) thy 〈◊〉 and [whose Name (is) the Lord of hosts] and thy redeemer the holy one of Israel, 〈◊〉 called the God of the whole g His glory 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 through the whole world, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be shut up in 〈◊〉. world. 6 For the Lord hath called thee, being as a woman forsaken, and afflicted in 〈◊〉, and (as) a h As a wife which wast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy you h. young wife when thou wast refused, says thy God. 7 For allitle while have I forsaken thee, but with great compassion will I gather thee. 8 For a moment, in (mine) anger, I hide my face from thee for a little season, but with ever lasting mercy have I had compassion on thee, says the Lord thy redeemer. 9 For this is unto me (as) the i As sure as the promise that I made to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 should no more 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 earth waters of Noáh for as I have sworn that the waters of Noáh should no more go over the earth, so have I sworn that I would not be angry with thee, nor rebuke thee. 10 For the mountains shall remove and the 〈◊〉 shall shall down: but my mercy shall not departed from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace fall away, says the Lord, that ha' the compassion on thee. 11 O thou afflicted and tossed with tempest, that hast no comfort, behold, I will lay thy stones with k 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: te of the Church under 〈◊〉 the carbuncle, and lay thy foundation with sapphires, 12 And I will make thy windows of emeralds, and thy gates shining stones, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. 13 And all thy children (shallbe) l By the hearing of 〈◊〉 word and in ward 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. taught of the Lord, and much peace shallbe to thy children. 14 In m In 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 so that it shall 〈◊〉 for ever. righteousness shalt thou be established, (and) be far from oppression: for thou shalt not fear it: and from fear, for it shall not come 〈◊〉 thee. 15 Behold, (the enemy) shall gather himself, but without me: whosoever shall gather him " Or, 〈◊〉, or, pea. 〈◊〉. self in thee, o Meaning, the domestical enemies of the Church as 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. against thee, shall fall. 16 Behold, I have created the p 〈◊〉 king hereby that man can do nothing but so 〈◊〉 as God giveth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 seeing that all are his 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 needs govern and guide them. smith that bloweth the colesin the fire, and him that bringeth for the an instrument for his work, & I have created the destroyer to destroy. 17 But all the weapons that are made against thee, shall not prospero: and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgement, thou shalt n And therefore shall not prevail. condemn. This is the heritage of the Lords servants, and their righteousness (is) of me, says the Lord CHAP. LU. 1 An exhortation to come to Christ. 8 Gods counsels are not as man's 2 〈◊〉 joy of the faithful. 1 HO, every one that a Christ by proposing his graces and 〈◊〉 to his Church 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 which are 〈◊〉 with their imagined 〈◊〉, & the Epicures, which areful with their worldly lusts and so thirst not after these waters. thirsteth, come you to the waters, and you that have b Signifying, that God's 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 be bought for 〈◊〉. no silver, come, buy and eat: come, I say, buy c By 〈◊〉, wine, milk & bread he means all things necessary to the 〈◊〉 life, as these are necessary to this corporal life. wine and milk without silver and without money. 2 Wherefore do you lay out silver (and) not for bread? d He reproveth their ingratitude which refuse though see things that God off. eth will lingly, and in the mean time spare neither cost 〈◊〉 labour to obtain those, which are nothing profitable. and your labour without being satis fied? harken diligently unto me, and eat that which is good, and let your soul delight in e You shallbe fed abundantly. 〈◊〉. 3 Incline your ears, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live, and I will make an everlasting convenant with you, (even) the f The same covenant, which through my mercy, I ratified and confirmed to David that it should be eternal, 2. Sam 7, 13. act. 13, 34. 〈◊〉 mercies of David. 4 Behold, I gave g Meaning, Christ, of whom David was a figure. him for a witness to the people, for a prince & a master unto the people. 5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, h To wit, the Gen tiles, which before thou 〈◊〉 not receive to be thy people. and a nation that knew not thee, shall run unto thee, because of the Lord thy God, and the holy one of Israel: for he hath glorified thee. 6 Seek you the Lord while he may i When he offereth himself by the preaching of his word be found call you upon him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked k Hereby he showeth that repentance mustbe joined with faith, and how we can not call upon God aright, except the fruits of ourfaith appear. forsake his ways, and the unrighteous his own imaginations; and return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him: and to our God, for he is very ready to forgive. 8 For my l Although you are not soon reconciled one to another and judge me by yourselves, yet I am most easy to be reconciled, yea I offer my mercies to you. thoughts (are) not your thoughts, neither (are) your ways my ways, says the Lord 9 For as the heavens are hire than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts. 10 Surely as the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither, but watereth the earth and maketh it to bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sour, and bread unto him that eateth, 11 So shall my m If these small things have their effect, as daily 〈◊〉, much more shall my promise which I have made and conhrmed, bring to pass the thing which I have spoken for your deliverance. word be, that goeth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I will, & it shall prospero in the thing where to I sent it, 12 Therefore you shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the n Read Chap 44, 2, 49, 1. mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into joy, and all the trees of the field shall clap (their) hands. 13 For thorns there shall grow fir trees: for nettles shall grow the myrrh tree, & it shallbe to the Lord o To set forth his glory. for a name (and) for an everlasting p Of God's deliverance, and that the will never 〈◊〉 his Church. sign that shall not be taken away. CHAP. LVI. 1 An exhortation to judgement and justice, 10 Against Shepherds that devour their flock. 1 THussaith the Lord, a God showeth what erequireth of them after that he hath delivered 〈◊〉 wit, the works of 〈◊〉 whereby 〈◊〉 says is declared. Keep judgement & do justice: for my saluatio is at hand to come & my b which I will declare toward you and power into your hearts by my Spi it. righteousness to be revealed. 2 Blessed (is) the man that doth this, and the son of man which layeth hold on it: he that keepeth the c Vndet the Sabbath he comprehendeth the whole service of God & true religion. Sabbath and polluteth it not, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil. 3 And let not the son of the stranger, which d Let none think himself unmeet to receive the graces of the Lord: for the Lord will take away all impediments, and will forsake none which? will keep his true religion & believe in him. is joined to the Lord, speak and say, The Lord hath surely separate me from his people: neither let the Eunuch say, Behold, I am adrye tre. 4 For thus says the Lord unto the eunuchs that keep my Sabbaths, and choose the thing that pleaseth me, and take hold of my cove nant, 5 Even unto them will I give in mine e Meaning, in his Church. House and within my walls, a place and a f They shallbe call led after my people and be of the same religion: yea under Christ the dignity of the faithful shallbe greater than the jews were at that time. name better than of the sons and of the daughters. I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be put out. 6 Also the strangers that cleave unto the Lord to serve him, & to love the name of the Lord and to be his servants: every one that keepeth the Sabbath, and polluteth it not and embraceth my covenant, 7 Then will I bring also to mine holy mountain, and make them joyful in mine House of prayer: their burned g Hereby he meaneth the spiritual service of God, to whom the faith full offer continual than kesgiving, yea themselves and all that they have as a lively and acceptable sacrifice. offerings and their sacrifices (shallbe) accepted upon mine altar: for mine House shallbe called an house of prayer for h Not only for the jews but for all others. Matt. 21. 13 all people .. 8 The Lord God says, which gathereth the scattered of Israel, Yet will I gather to them those that are to be gathered to them. 9 ally beasts of the field, come to devour, (even) all you beasts of the forest. 10 Their k He showeth that his affliction shall come through the faure of the governors, Prophets and pastors, Whose ignorance, negligence. 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 provoked God's wrath against them watchmen are all blind: they have no knowledge: they are all dumb dogs they can not bark: theilie & sleep and delight in sleeping. i Meaning, the enemies of the Church, as the Ba bylonians, 〈◊〉, etc. thus he speaketh to fear the hypocrites & to assure the faith fell, that When this cometh, they may know it was them before. 11 And these greedy dogs can never have enough: and these shepherds can not understand: (for) they all look to their own way, 〈◊〉 one for his advantage, (and) for his own purpose. 12 Come, I will bring wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink, and to l We are well yet and 〈◊〉 shallbe better: therefore let us not fear the plagues before they come: thus the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the admonitions and exhottations which were made them in the Name of God. morrow shallbe as this day, (and) much more abundant. CHAP. LVII. 1 God taketh away the good, that he should not see the horrible plagues to come 3 of the wicked idolaters. 9 And their vain confidence. 1 THe righteous perisheth, and no man considereth it in heart: and merciful men are taken away, and no man understandeth that the righteous is taken away a From the plague that is 〈◊〉 hand and also because God will punish the wicked. from the evil (to come). 2 b The soul of the 〈◊〉 shall be in joy & their body shall rest in the grave un o the time of the resurrection, because they walked before the Lord Peace shall come. they shall rest in their beds (every one) that walketh before him. 3 But you c He threateneth the Wicked hypocrites, who under the precence of the name of God's people decided God's word and his promises: boam sting ' openly that they were the children of Abraham but because they were not faithful and obedient as Abraham was he calleth them baslards, and the children of forceters, which forsook God and fled to wicked means for succour. witches children, come hither, the seed of the adulterer and of the whore. 4 On whom have you jested? upon whom have you gaped and thrust out your tongue? are not you rebellious children (and) a false sede? 5 Inflamed with idols under every green tree? and sacrificing the d Read Levi. 18. 21 2 children in the valleys under the tops of the rocks? 6 Thy portion (is) in the smooth stones e Meaning, every place was polluted with their idolatry: or every fair stone that they found they made an ido le of it. of the river: they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou powered a drink offering: thou hast offered a sacrifice. Should I delight in f In the sacrifices which you, offeig before these idols, thought you did serve God. these? 7 Thou hast made thy g To wit, thy 〈◊〉, in open place like an impudent harlot that carethnot for the sight of her husband. bed upon a very high mountains: thou wentest up thither, even thither went est thou to offer sacrifice. 8 Behind the h In stead of setting up the word of God in the open places on the posts and doors to have it in remem branc; eut. 6. 9 & 27. 1. thou hast set up signs and marks of thy idolatry in every place. doors also and posts hast thou set up thy remembrance: for thou hast discovered thyself (to another) than me, and wentest up (and) diddest i That is, diddest increase tnineido latrie more and more. enlarge thy bed, & make a covenant between thee and them, and lovedst their bed in (every) place where thou sawest it. 9 Thou wentest k Thou diddest seek the favour of the 〈◊〉 by gifts and preséts to help thee against the Egyptians and when they failed, thousough test to the Babylonians and more and more diddest to meant thyself. to the Kings with oil, and diddest increase thy ointments (and) sand 2. Kin 123, 10. thy messengers far of, and diddest humble thyself unto hell. 10 Thou weariedst thyself in thy manifold journeys, (yet) saidst thou not, l Although that fallest all thv labours to bein vai ne, yet wouldest thou never acknowledge thy faults & leave of. There is no hope: thou m He 〈◊〉 their unprofirable 〈◊〉 which thought to have made all sure, and yet were deceived hast found life by thy hand, therefore thou wast not grieved. 11 And whom diddest thou reverence or fear, seeing thou hast n Broken promise with me. lied unto me, and hast not remembered me, neither set thy mind thereon? is it not (because) I hold my peace, and that of long o Meaning, that the wicked abuse God's levity and grow to farther wickedness. time? therefore thou fearest not me. 12 I will declare thy p That is, thy naughtiness, Idolatries and impiecies: which the wicked call God's 〈◊〉 he derideth their obslinacie. righteousness and thy, and they shall not profit thee. 13 When thou criest, let them that thou hast gathered together deliver thee: but the wind shall q Meaning, the 〈◊〉 and other, whose help they looked for. take them all away: vanity shall pull them a way: but he that trusteth in me, shall inherit the land, and shall possess mine holy Mountain. 14 r God shall say to Darius and Cyrus And he shall say, Cast up, cast up: prepare the way: take up the stumbling blocks out of the way of my people. 15 For thus says he, that is high and excellent, he that inhabiteth the eternity, whose Name is the Holy one, I devil in the high and holy place: with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit to revive the spirit of the humble, and to give life to them that are of a contrite heart. 16 For I will not contend: for ever, neither will I be always wrath, s I will not use my power against 〈◊〉 man whose life is but a blast for the spirit should fail before me: and I have made the breath. 17 For his wicked t That is, for the vices and faures of the people, which is meant hereby covetousness. covetousness I am angry with him, and have smitten him: I hide me and was angry, yet he went away, and turned after the way of his own heart. 18 I have seen his ways, and will u Though they were obstinate, yet I did not with draw my mercy from them heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comfort unto him, and to those that lament him. 19 I create the x That is, I frame the speech and words of my messengers which shall bring peace. fruit of the lips (to be) peace peace unto them that are y As well to him that is in 〈◊〉 as to him that remains at home. far of, and to them that are near, says the Lord: for I will heal him. 20 But the wicked (are) like the raging seathat can z Their evil conscience doth ever torment them, and therefore they can never have rest, read Chap 48. 22. not rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. 21 There is no peace, says my God, to the wicked. CHAP. LVIII. 1 The office of God's ministers. 2 The works of the hypocrites. 6 The fast of the faithful. 13 Of the true Sabbath. 1 Cry a a The Lord thue speaketh to the Prophet, willing him to use all diligence and severity to rebuke the hypocrites. loud, spare not: lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and show my people their transgression, and to the house of Iaakób, their sins. 2 Yet they b They will seem to worship me and have 〈◊〉 holiness. seek me daily, and wilknowe my ways, even as a nation that did righteously, and had not forsaken the statutes of their God they ask of me the ordinances of justice they will draw near unto God, (saying,) 3 c He seeteth forth the 〈◊〉 & disdain of the 〈◊〉 which grudge against God, if their be not accepted. Wherefore have we fasted, and thou feest it not? we have punished ourselves, and thou regardest it not. Behold, in the day of your fast you will seek d Thus he conninceth the hypocrites by the second table and by their duty tow ward their neighbour that there have neither faith nor 〈◊〉. (your) will, and require all your dettes. 4 Behold, you fast to strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: you shall not fast as (you do) to day, to make your voce be e So long as you use contention and oppression, your fasting and prayer shall not be herded. herded above. 5 Is it such a fast, that I have choose that a man should afflict his soul for a day, and to bow down his head, as a bull rush, and to lie down in sack clot and ashes? will't thou call this a fasting, or an acceptable day to the Lord? 6 Is not this the fasting, that I have choose, to loose the bands of wickedness, to take of the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every f That you leave of all your 〈◊〉 sions. yoke? 7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that wander, unto thy house? when thou seest the naked that thou cover him, and hide not thyself from g For in him thou seest thyself as in a glass. thy own flesh? 8 Then shall thy h That is, the pro sperous estate, where with God will bless thee. light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall grow speedily: thy i The testimony of thy goodness shall appear before God & man. righteousness shalgo before thee, (&) the glory of the Lord shall embrace thee. 9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer: thou shalt cry and he shall say, Here I am: if thou take away from the mids of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the k Whereby is meant all manner of injury. finger, and wicked speaking: 10 If thou l That is have compassion ou their miseries. power out thy soul to the hungry, and refresh the troubled soul: then shall thy light spring out in the m Thy adversity shallbe turned into prosperity. darkness, and thy darkness (shallbe) as the none day. 11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought and make fat thy bones: & 〈◊〉 shalt be like a watered garden, and like a 〈◊〉 of water, whose waters fail not. 12 And they shallbe of thee, that shall build the old n Signifying that of the jews should come such, as should build again the ruins of jerusalem and judea but chief this is meant of the spiritual jerusalem: whose builders were the Apostles. waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations for many generations, and thou shalt be called the repairer of the breach (&) the restorer of the paths to dwelin. 13 If thou o If thou refiaine thyself from thy wicked works. turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy will on mine holy day, & call the Sabbath a delight, to consecrate it, (as) glorious to the Lord, & shalt honour him not doing thy own ways, nor seeking, thy own will, nor speaking a vain word, 14 Then shalt thou delight in the Lord, and I will 'cause thee to mount upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of jaakob the father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. CHAP. LIX. 1 The wicked perish through their own iniquities. 12 The confession of sins. 16 God alone will preserve his Church, though all men fail. 1 Behold, * the Lord's hand is not shortened, Nomb. 11. 23. that it can not save: neither is his ear Chap. 50. 20 heavy, that it can not hear. 2 But * your iniquities have separated betwe jere. 5. 25. between you & your God, & your sins have hide (his) face from you, that he will not hear. 3 For your hands are defiled with a Read Chap. 1. 15 blood, and your fingers with iniquity: your lips have spoken lies (and) your tongue hath murmu read iniquity. 4 No man calleth for justice: no man b All men wink at the 〈◊〉 & oppressions, and none go about to remedy them. contendeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak vain things: they conceive mischief, and c According to their wicked devices, they hurt their neighbours. bring forth iniquity. 5 They hatch cockatrice d Whatsoever cometh from them, is poison and bringeth death. eggs, and weave the spider's e They are profitable to no purpose. web: he that eateth of their egger, dieth, and that which is trod upon, breaketh out into a serpent. 6 Their webs shallbe no garment, neither shall they cover themselves with their labours: (for) their works (are) works of iniquity, & the work of cruelty (is) in their hands. 7 Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are wicked thoughts: desolation an destruction (is) in their paths. 8 The way of peace they know not, & there (is) none equity in their doings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein, shall not know peace. 9 Therefore is f That is, God's vengeance to punish our enemies. judgement far from us, neither doth g God's 〈◊〉 to defend us. justice come near unto us: we wait for light, but lo, it (is) darkness, for brightness: (but) we walk in darkness. 10 We grope for the brickwall like the h We are altoge there destitute of counsel and can find no end of our miseries. blind, and we grope as one without eyes: we stumble at the none day as in the twilight: (we are) in so litarie places, as dead men. 11 We roar all like i We express our sorrows by outward signs some more some less bears, and mourn like doves: we look for equity, but there (is) none for health, (but) it is far from us. 12 For our trespasses are many before thee, & our k This confeision is general to the Church to obtain remission of sins, and the Prophets did not exempt themselves from the same. sins testify against us: for our trespasses (are) with us, & we know our iniquities. 13 In trespacing and lying against the Lord, and we have departed away from our God, (&) have spoken of cruelty and rebellion, conceiving and uttering out of the heart false l To wit, against ourneighbours. matters. 14 Therefore m There is neither justice nor up rightness among men. judgement is turned backward, and justice standeth far of: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity can not enter. 15 Yea, truth faileth, and he that refreineth from evil, maketh himself n The wicked will destroy him a prey: and when the Lord saw it, it displeased him, that there (was) no judgement. 16 And when he see that there (was) no man, he wondered that none would offer himself o Meaning, to do justice and to remedieth 〈◊〉 that were so far out of order. Therefore his arm did p That is, his Church or his are me did help itself, and did not seek aid of any other. save it, and his right teousnes itself did sustain it. 17 For he put on righteousness, as an habergeon, and an q Signifying that God hath all means at hand to deliver his Church, and to punish their even 〈◊〉. helmet of salvation upon his head, and he put on the garments of vegeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak. 18 Ass (to make) recompense, as to require the fury of the adversaries (with) a recompense to his enemies: he will fully 〈◊〉 the r To wit, your enemies, which dwell in divers places, and beyon de the sea. islands. 19 So shall they fear the Name of the Lord from the West, and his glory from the rising of the sun: for the enemy shall s He showeth that there shallbe great affliction in the Church, but God will 〈◊〉 deliver his. come like a flood (but) the Spirit of the Lord shall chase him away. 20 And the Redeemer shall come unto Zión, and unto t Whereby he declareth that the true deliverance from and Satan belongeth to none, but to the children of God, whom he 〈◊〉. them that turn from iniquity in Iaakób, says the Lord 21 And I will (make) this my covenant with them says the Lord, My Spirit that is upon thee, & my words, which I have put in thy mouth u Because the doctrine is made profitable by the virtue of the Spirit, he 〈◊〉 the one with the other, & promises to give them both to his Church 〈◊〉 ever. shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of the seed of thy seed, says the Lord from hence forth even for ever. CHAP. LX. 3 The Gentiles shall come to the knowledge of the Gospel. 8 They shall come to the Church in abundance. 16 They shall have abundance, though they suffer for a time. 1 ARise, (ō Jerusalem:) be bright, for thy a The time 〈◊〉 thy prosperity and 〈◊〉 where as speaking of Babylon he commanded her to godowne. Chap. 47. 1. light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For behold, darkness shall cover the b Signifying, that all men are in darkness till God give them the light of his Spirit, & that this light shines to none but to those that are in his 〈◊〉. earth and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shallbe seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall walk in c Meaning, that judea should be as the morning 〈◊〉 and that the 〈◊〉 should receive light of her. thy light, and Kings at the brightness of thy rising up. 4 Lift up thy eyes round about, and behol de: all d An infinite number from all countries, as Chap. 49. 17. these are gathered, (and) come to thee thy sons shall come from far, & thy daughters shall be nourished at (thy) side. 5 Then thou shalt see and shine: thy heart shallbe astonished e For joy, as the heart is drawn in 〈◊〉 sorrow. and enlarged, because the multitude of the sea shallbe converted unto thee, and the riches of the Gentiles shall come unto thee. 6 The f Meaning, that every 〈◊〉 shall honour the Lord with that, where with he is 〈◊〉 signifying that it is no true serving of God, except we offer ourselves to serve his glory, and all that we have. multitude of camels shall cover thee: and the dromedaries of Midián & of Epháh all they of Shebá shall come: they shall bring gold and incense, and show forth the praises of the Lord 7 All the sheep g That is, the Arabians, that have 〈◊〉 abundance of cattle. of Kedár shallbe gathered unto thee: the rams of Nebaióth shall serve thee they shall come up to be accepted upon mine h Because the altar was a figure of Christ, Ebr. 13. to: he showeth that nothing can be acceptable to him which is not offered to him by this altar 〈◊〉 was both the offering and the altar itself. altar: and I will beautify the house of my glory. 8 Who are these i Showing what great number shall come to the Church and with what great diligence and zeal. that flee like a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? 9 Surely they les shall wait for me, and the ships k The Gentiles that are now enemies, shall become friends & 〈◊〉 forth of the Church. of 〈◊〉 as at the beginning that they may bring thy sons from far, (and) their silver, & their gold with them, unto the Name of the Lord thy God, & to the holy one of Israel, because he hath glorified thee. 10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their i Showing what great number shall come to the Church and with what great diligence and zeal. Kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my mercy I had compassion on thee. 11 Therefore thy gates shall be open continual lie: neither day nor night shall they be shut that men may bring unto thee the riches of the Gentiles, and that their Kings may be brought. 12 For the nation and the m He showeth that God hath given all power & authority 〈◊〉 in earth for the use of his Church: and that they which will not serve and profit the same, shallbe destroyed. kingdom, that will not serve thee, shall perish: and those nations shallbe utterly destroyed. 13 The n There is nothing so 〈◊〉 which shall not serve the necessity of the Church. glory of Lebanonn shall come unto thee the fir tre, the elm and the box tre together, to beautify the place of my Sanctuary for I will glorify the place of my o Signifying, that God's majesty is not included in the 〈◊〉, which is but the place for his feet, that we may learn to rise up to the heavens. feet. 14 The sons also of them that afflicted thee I Meaning, Cyrus and his successors but chief this is accomplished in them, that serve Christ being converted by his Gospel. shall come and bow unto thee: and all they that disposed thee, shall fall p To worship their head Christ by obeying his doctrine. down at the soles of thy feet: and they shall call thee, The city of the Lord, Zión of the holy one of Israel. 15 Where as thou hast been forsaken & hated: so that no man went (by thee,) I will make thee an eternal glory, and aioye from generation to generation. 16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gen tiles, and shalt suck the q Both high and low shallbe ready to help and secure thee. breasts of Kings: and thou shalt know, that I the Lord am thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the mighty one of jaakób. 17 For brass will I bring gold, & for iron will I bring silver, and for wood brass, & for stones iron. I will also make thy government r Thy governors shall love thee & seek thy wealth and prosperity. peace, and thy exactours righteousness. 18 Violence shall no more be herded of in thy land neither desolation, nor destruction with in thy borders: but thou shalt call s Meaning, not a temporal felicity but a spiritual, which is fulfilled in Christ's kingdom. salvation, thy walls, and praise, thy gates. 19 Thou shalt have no more sun to shine by day, neither shall the brightness of the t Signifying that all worldly mea ness all cease, and that Christ shallbe all in all, as Revel 21, 22, and 〈◊〉 5. moon shine unto thee: for the Lord shallbe thy everlasting light, and thy God, thy glory. 20 Thy sun shall never go down, neither shall thy moon be hide: for the Lord shall be thy everlasting light, and the days of thy sorrow shallbe ended. 21 Thy people also shallbe all righteous: they shall possess the land for ever, the u The children of the Church. graff of my planting shallbe the work of mine hands that I may be glorified. 22 A little one shall become as a x Meaning, that the Church should he miraculously multiplied. thousand and a small one as a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in due time. CHAP. LXI. 1 He prophecyeth that Christ shallbe anointed and sent to preach, 10 The joy of the faithful,. 1 THe * Spirit of the Lord God (is) a This apparreineth to all the Prophets and ministers of God but chief to Christ, of whose abundant graces every one receiveth according as it pleaseth him to distrubute. upon Luk. 4, 〈◊〉. me, therefore hath the Lord anointed me: he hath sent me to preach good tidings unto the poor, to bind up the b To them that are lively touched with the fee 〈◊〉 of their sins. broken hearted, to preach liberty to the c Which are in the bondage of sin. captives and to them that are bound, the opening of the prison. 2 To preach the d The time 〈◊〉 it pleased God to show his good favour to man, which S. Paul calleth theiulnes of time, Gal 4. 4. acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of e For when God 〈◊〉 his Church he pra nisheth his enemies. vengeance of our God to comfort all that mourn. 3 To appoint unto then that mourn in Zion, (and) to give unto them beauty for f which was the sign 〈◊〉 mourning. ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of gladness for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called g Trees that bring for the good fruits, as Mat. 3. 8. trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. 4 And they shall build the old waste places, (and) raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the cities that were desolate and waste through many h That is, for a long time generations. 5 And the strangers shall i They shallbe rea die to serve you in all your 〈◊〉. stand and feed your sheep, and the sons of the strangers shallbe your plough men and dressers of your vines. 6 But you shallbe named k This is accomplished in the time of Christ, by whom all the faithful are made Priests and Kings 2 Pet. 2. 9 the Priests of the Lord and men shall say unto you, The ministers of our God, You shall eat the l Read Chap. 60. 16. & chap. 60. 11. riches of the Genti les, and shallbe exalted with their glory. 7 For your shame (you shall receive) m Abundant recompense, as this word is used. Chap. 40 2. double and for confusion n That is, the jews. they shall rejoice in o To wit, of the Gentiles. their portion: for in their land they shall possess the p Where as the Gentiles had dominion over the jews in times past, now they shall have double authority over them and possess twice so much. double: everlasting joy shallbe unto them. 8 For I the Lord love judgement (and) hate q I will not receive their 〈◊〉, which are extorsioners, deceivers, 〈◊〉, or that deprive me of my glory. robbery for burned offering, and I will direct their work in truth, and will make an everlasting covenant with them. 9 And r That is, of the Church. their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their buds among the people. All that see them, shall know them, that they are Revel. 1. 6. & 9 10. the seed which the Lord hath blessed. 10 s He showeth what shallbe the affection, when they feel this their deliverance. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, (and) my soul shallbe joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, and covered me with the rob of righteousness: he hath decked me like a bridegroom, and as a bride tireth herself with heriewels. 11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud & as the garden causeth to grow that which is sown in it: so the Lord God will 'cause right teousnes to grow and praise before all the heathen. CHAP. LXII. 1 The great desire that the Prophets have had for Christ's coming. 6 The diligence of the Pastors to preach. 1 FOr Zions' sake I will not a The Prophet says that he will never cease to declare unto the people the good tidings of their deliverance. hold my tongue and for jerusalems' sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof break forth as the b Till they have full 〈◊〉 and this the Prophet speaketh to encourage all other ministers to the setting forth of God's 〈◊〉 toward his Church. light, and salvation thereof a burning lamp. 2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all Kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by c Thou shalt have a more excellent 〈◊〉 than thou 〈◊〉 had hitherto. a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall Name. 3 Thou shalt also be a d He shall esteem thee as dear and precious 〈◊〉 a King doth his crown crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 4 It shall no more he said unto thee, e Thou shall no more be 〈◊〉 as a woman forsaken of her husband. Forsaken neither shall it be said any more to thy land, De solate, but thou shalt be called “ Or, my delight in her. Hephzi-báh & thy land “ Or, married. Beuláh: for the Lord delighteth in thee, and thy land shall have an f That it may be 〈◊〉 with children. husband. 5 For (as) a young man marrieth a virgin, (so) shall thy sons g For asmuch as they confess one faith & religion with thee, they are in the same bond of marriage with thee: and they are called the children of the Church, in as much as Christ maketh her plentiful to bring forth children unto him. marry thee: and (as) a bridegroom is glad of the bride, (so) shall thy God rejoice over thee. 6 I have set h Prophets, pastors, & ministers watch men upon thy walls, o Jerusalem, which all the day and all the night continually shall not cease: i He exhorteth the ministers never to cease to call upon God by prayer for the deliverance of his Church and to teach others to do the same. you that are mind 〈◊〉 of the Lord, keep not silence, 7 And give him no rest, till he repair and until he set up jerusalem the k For the restoration whereof all the world shall praise him. praise of the world. 8 The Lord hath sworn by his right hand and by his strong arm, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thy enemies and surely the sons of the strangers shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured. 9 But they that have gathered it, shall eat it, and praise the Lord, & the gatherers thereof shall drink it in the courts of my Sanctuary. 10 l Signifying the great 〈◊〉 that should come to the Church, & what means he would prepare for the restitution of the same, as Chap. 57, 14. Go through, go through the gates: prepare you the way for the people: cast up, cast up the way, and gather out the stones (and) set up a standard for the people. 11 Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed unto the ends of the world: m You Prophets and ministers show the people of this their deliverance: which was chief meant of our salvation by Christ. 〈◊〉 9, 9 mat. 21, 5. tell the daughter Zionn, Behold, thy Saviour cometh: behold his wages n He shall have all power to bring his purpose to pass, as Chap 40, 10. (is) with him, 〈◊〉 his work (is) before him. 12 And they shall call them, The holy people, the redeemed of the Lord, and thou shalt be named, A o That is, one over whom God hath had a singular care to recover her when she was 〈◊〉. city sought out (and) not forsaken. CHAP. LXIII. 1 God shall destroy his enemies for his Church's sake. 7 Gods benefits towards his Church. 1 WHo is this that cometh a This prophecy is against the 〈◊〉 means, and enemies which persecuted the Church, on who me God will take vengeance, and is here set forth all bloody after that he hath destroyed them in 〈◊〉, the chief city of the Idumeans: for these were their greatest enemies and under the title of circumcision, and the kindred of Abrahám cleimed to themselves the chief religion, and hated the true worshippers, Psal. 137, 7. from Edom with read garments from Bozráh? he is glorious in his apparel and walketh in his great strength: b God answereth them that asked this question, who is this? etc. and says, You see now performed in deed the vengeance, which my Proditor phetes 〈◊〉 I speak in righteousness, (&) am mighty to save. 2 c Another question, to thewhich the Lord answereth. Wherefore is thy apparel read, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the wine press? 3 I have trodden the wine press alone, and of all people there (was) none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and tread them vnder foot in my wrath, and their blood shallbe sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. 4 For the day of vengeance (is) in mine heart and the d Showing, that when God punisheth his enemies it is for the profit and deliverance of his Church. year of my redemediss come. 5 And I looked, and there was none to help, & I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own e God showeth that he hath no need of man's help for the deliverance of his, and though men refuse to do their duty through negligence, and 〈◊〉, yet he himself will deliver his Church, and punish the enemies, read chap. 〈◊〉 16. arm helped me, and my wrath itself sustained me. 6 Therefore I will tread down the people in my wrath, and make them drunken, f I will so 〈◊〉 them, and make then so giddy, that they shall not know, which way to go. in mine indignation, and will bring down their strength to the earth. 7 I will g The Prophet speaketh this to move the people to remember Godsbenefites in times past, that they may be confirmed in their troubles. remember the mercies of the Lord (and) the praises of the Lord according unto all that the Lord hath given us, and for the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath given them according to his tender love, and according to his great mercies. 8 For he said, Surely they are my h For I did choose them to be mine, that they should be holy, and not deceive mine expectation. people, children that will not lie: so he was their saviour. 9 In all their troubles he was i He bore their of flictions & griefs as though they had been his own. troubled, and the Angel k Which was a witness of God's presence: 〈◊〉 this may be referred to Christ to who me belongeth the office of salvation. of his presence saved them: in his love and in his mercy he redeemed them, and he bore them and carried them all ways continually. 10 But theirebelled and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore was he turned to be their enemy (and) he fought against them. 11 Then he l That is, the people of Israélbeing 〈◊〉: called to 〈◊〉 God's benefits, which he had bestowed upon their fathers in 〈◊〉 past. remembered the old time of Moses and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the Sea with the m Meaning, More sés. shepherd of his sheep? where is he that put his holy Spirit within n That is in Moses that he might well govern the people: some refer this giving of the Spirit to the people. him? 12 He led (them) by the right hand of Moses with his own glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an ever lasting Name. 13 He led them through the deep, as an o Peaceably and gently, as an horse is led to his pasture. horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble, 14 As the beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord gave them rest: so diddest thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious Name. 15 p Having declared God's 〈◊〉 showed to their 〈◊〉, he turneth himself to God by prayer, desiring him to continued the same graces toward them. Look down from heaven, & behold from the dwelling place of thy holiness, & of thy glory. Where is thy q Thy great affection which thou barest towards us. zeal and thy strength the multitude of thy mercies, and of thy compassions? they are restrained from r Meaning from the whole body of the Church. me. 16 Doubtless thou art our Father: though s Though Abraham would refuse us to be his children yet thou 〈◊〉 refuse to be out father Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel know us not, (yet) thou, o Lord, art our Father, (and) our redeemer: thy Name (is) for ever. 17 O Lord, why hast t By taking away thy holy Spirit from us, by whom we we: egoverned, and so for 〈◊〉 ingratitude diddest deliver us up to our own concupiscence, and diddest punish sin by sin according to thy just judgement. thou made us to err from thy ways? (and) hardened out heart from thy fear? Return for thy u Meaning, for the covenants sake made to Abráhám, Izhák and jaakob his servants. servants sake, (and) for the tribes of thy inheritance. 18 The people of thy holiness have possessed it, but a little x That is, in respect of the promise, which is perpetual: albeit they had now possessed the land of Canáan, a thousand, and four hundredth year: and 〈◊〉 they lament, to move God rather to remember his covenant then to punish their sins. while: for our adversaries have trodden down thy Sanctuary. 19 We have been (as they,) over whom thou never barest rule, and upon whom thy Name was not called. CHAP. LXIIII 1 The Prophet prayeth for the sins of the people. 6 Man's righteousness is like a filthy clot. O, that thou wouldest a The Prophet continueth his prayer, 〈◊〉 God to declare his jove toward his Church by 〈◊〉, & mighty power as he did in mount Sinai. break the heavens, (and) come down, (&) that the mountains might melt at thy presence! 2 As the melting fire burned, (as) the fire caused b Meaning, the rain, hail, fire, thunder, & lightnings. the waters to boil, [that thou mightest declare thy Name to thy adversaries] the people did tremble at thy presence. 3 When thou diddest terrible things, which we looked not for, thou camest down, (&) the mountains melted at thy presence. 4 For since the beginning of the world they have not c S. Paul useth the same kind of admiration, 〈◊〉. Cor. 2. 9 marveling at God's great benefit showed to his Church by the preaching of the Gospel. herded nor understand with the ear, neither hath the eye seen (another) God beside thee, which doth (so) to him that waiteth for him. 5 Thou diddest meet him, d Thou showedst favour toward our fathers, when they trusted in thee, and walked after thy commandments. that rejoiced (in thee,) and did justly: they remembred thee in thy e They considered thy great mercies ways: behold, thou art angry, for we have sinned: (yet) in f That is, in thy mercies, which he calleth the ways of the Lord them (is) continuance, and we g Thou will't have pity upon us. shall be saved. 6 But we have all been as an unclean thing and all our h We are justly punished & brought into 〈◊〉, be cause we have promise voked thee to anger, & though we would excuse ourselves, yet our right teousnes, and best virtues are, before thee as 〈◊〉 clouts, or, (as some read) like the menstruous clotheses of a woman. righteousness (is) as filthy clouts, and we all do fade like a leaf, and our iniquities like the wound have taken us away 7 And there (is) none that calleth upon thy Name, neither that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: for thou haste hide thy face from us, and hast consumed us because of ouriniquities. 8 But now, o Lord, thou art our Father: we are the i Albeit, oh Lord, by thy just judgement thou mayest utterly destroy us, as the potter may his pot, yet we appeal to thy mercies, whereby 〈◊〉 hath pleased thee to adopters to be thy children, clay, and thou art our potter, and we all are the work of thy hands. 9 Be not angry, o Lord, k For so the flesh judgeth when God doth not 〈◊〉, sand succour. above measure, neither rememberiniquitie for ever, 〈◊〉, we beseech thee behold, we are all thy people. 10 l Which were dedicat to thy service and to call upon thy Name. Thy holy cities lie waste: Zionn is a wilderness, (and) Jerusalem a desert. 11 The House of our Sanctuary & of our glory, m Wherein we rejoiced and worshipped thee. where our fathers praised thee, is burned up with fire, and all our pleasant things are wasted. 12 Will't thou hold thyself still n That is, at the contempt of thy own glory? though our sins have deserved this, yet thou will't not suffer thy glory thus to be diminished. at these things, o Lord? will't thou hold thy peace and afflict us above measure? CHAP. LXV. 1 The vocation of the Gentiles and the rejection of the jews. 13 The joy of the elect and the punishment of the wicked. 1 I Have been sought of them that a Meaning, the Gen 〈◊〉 which known not God, should seek after him when he had moved their hearts with his holy Spirit, Rom. 10. 10, asked not: I was found of them that sought me not I said, Behold me, Behold me, unto a nation that called not upon my Name. 2 I have b He showeth the cause of the rejection of the jews, because theiwold not obey him for any admonition of his 〈◊〉 by whom he 〈◊〉 them continually and stretched out his hand to draw them. spread out mine hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walked in away that was not good, (even) after their own c He sneweth that to delight in our own fantasies is the declining 〈◊〉 God & the beginning of all superstition and 〈◊〉. ima give a tions: 3 A people that provoked me ever unto my face: that sacrificeth in d Which were dedicat to idols. gardens, and burneth incense upon e Meaning 〈◊〉 altars, which he thus nameth by contempt. bricks. 4 Which remain among the f To consult with 〈◊〉 and to conjure devils which was forbidden, Deur. 18. 11. graves, and lodge in the deserts, which eat g Which was contrary to God's commandment, Leu. 11, 7. Deut. 14. 8. swine's flesh, & the broth of things polluted (are) in their vessels. 5 Which say, h Hesheweth that hypocrisy is ever joined with pride and contempt of others. Stand a part, come not near to me: for I am holier than thou: these are a smoke in my wrath (and) a fire that i Their punishment shall never have end. burneth all the day. 6 Behold, it is k So that the remembrance thereof can not be forgotten. written before me: I will not keep silence, but will ren dre it and recompense it into their bosom. 7 Your iniquities and the iniquities of your fathers (shallbe) l Shallbe bc the punished together: and this declareth how the children are punished for their father's 〈◊〉: to wit, when the same faults or like are found in them. together [says the Lord] which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their old work into their bosom. 8 Thus says the Lord, As the wine is found in the cluster, and one says, Destroy it not, for a m That is, it is profitable: meaning, that God will not destroy the faithful branches of his vineyard when he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 stocks, that is the 〈◊〉. blessing (is) in it, so will I do for my servants sakes, that I may not destroy them whole. 9 But I will bring a seed out of Iaakób, and out of Iudáh, that shall inherit my mountain: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall devil there. 10 And Sharón n Which was a plentiful place in judea to feed sheep, as Anchor was for catted. shallbe a sheep fold, & the valley of Achór shallbe a resting place for the cattle of my people, that have sought me. 11 But you are they that have forsaken the Lord and forgotten mine holy Mountain, and have prepared a table for the o By the multitude and number he means their innumerable idols, of whom they thought they cold never have enough. multitude, and furnish the drink offerings unto the number. 12 Therefore will I p Seeing you can not number your gods, I will number you with the sword. number you to the sword and all you shalbowe down to the slaughter, because I called, and you did not answer I q By my Prophets, whom you would not obey. spoke, and you herded not, but did evil in my sight and did choose that thing which I would not. 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, my servants shall r By these words, 〈◊〉 and drink, he means the blessed life of the faithful, 〈◊〉 have always consolation, and 〈◊〉 contentment of all things in their God, though some times they lack these corporal things. eat and you shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, and you shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, and you shallbe ashamed. 14 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart and you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of mind. 15 And you shall leave your Name as a curse unto 〈◊〉 choose: for the Lord GOD shall slay 〈◊〉 and call his servants by t Then by the Name of the jews. another name, 16 He that shall bless in the u By 〈◊〉, and by swearing, is meant 〈◊〉 of GOD for his benefits, and the true worshipping of him, which shall not be only in judea, but through all the world. earth, shall bless himself in the true God, and he that sweareth in the earth, shall swear by the true GOD: for the former x I will no more 〈◊〉 far my Church to be desolate as in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. troubles are Meaning, that he would call the Gentiles, who should 〈◊〉, even the very name of the jews for their infidelities sake. forgotten, and shall surely hide themselves from mine eyes. 17 For lo, I will create y I will so altar and change the 〈◊〉 of my Church, that it shall seem to dwell in a new world. new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remen bread nor come into mind. 18 But be you glad & rejoice for ever in the things that I shall create: for behold, I will create Jerusalem (as) a rejoicing & her people (as) a joy, 19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people, and the voice of weeping shallbe no more herded in her, nor the voice of crying. 20 There shallbe no more there a child of years, nor an old man that hath z Meaning, in this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the Church there should be no weakness of youth, nor infirmities of age, but all should 〈◊〉 fresh, and flourishing: and this is accomplished in the heavenly Jerusalem, when all sins shall cease and the 〈◊〉 shallbe wiped away. not filled his days, for he that shallbe an hundredth years old, shall die (as) a young man: but the sinner being a Where by he showeth that the insideles and 〈◊〉 sinners have no part of this benediction. an hundredth years old shallbe accursed. 21 And they shall b He proposeth to the faithful the blessings which are contained in the Law, and so under temporal things 〈◊〉 rehendeth the spiritual promises. build houses and in habit them, and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. 22 They shall not build, and another inhabit: they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of the tre are the days of my people, & mine elect shall enjoy in old age the work of their hand. 23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth in fear: for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, & their buds with them 24 Yea, before they call, I will answer, & while they speak, I will hear. 25 The c Read Chap. 11. 6. wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock & to the serpent dust (shallbe) his meat. They shall no more hurt nor destroy in all mine holy Mountain, says the Lord CHAP. LXVI. 1 God dwelleth not in temples made with hands. 3 He despiseth sacrifices done without mercy and faith. 5 God comforteth them that are troubled for his sake. 19 The vocation of the Gentiles. 23 The perpetual Sabbath. 24 The punishment of the wicked is everlasting. Act. 7. 48. 1 THus says the Lord, * The a My 〈◊〉 is so great that it filleth both heaven and earth & therefore cannot be in cluded in a temple like an idol: condemning hereby their vain confidence, which trusted in the Temple and sacrifices. heaven (is) my throne, and the earth (is) my footstool: where is that house that you will build unto me? & where is that place of my rest? 2 For all these things hath mine hand made, b Seeing that both the Temple & the things therein with the sacrifices were made and done by his appointment, he showeth that he hath no need thereof, and that he can be without them Psal. 50. 10. and all these things have been, says the Lord: and to him will I look, even to him, that is poor, and of c To him that is humble and pure in heart, which receiveth my doctrine with reverence and fear. a contrite spirit and trembleth at my words. 3 He that killeth a bullock, (is as) if he d Because the jews thought themselves holy by offering of their sacrifices, and in the mean season had neither faith nor repentance, God showeth that he doth no less 〈◊〉 these ceremonies, than he doth the sacrifices of the heathen who offered men, dogs and swine to their idols which things were expressly 〈◊〉 bidden in the Law. slay a man he that sacrificeth a sheep, (as) if he cut of a dogs neck: he that offereth an oblation, (as) if he offered swine's blood: he that remembreth incense, (as) if he blessed an idol: yea, they have choose their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. 4 Therefore will I e I will 〈◊〉 their wickedness and hypocrisy, wherewith they think to blind mine eyes, to all the world. choose out their delusions, and I will bring their fear upon them, because I called, and none would answer. I spoke and they would not hear: but they did evil in my sight, and chose the things which I would not. 5 He are the word of the Lord, all you that treble at his f He encourageth the faithful 〈◊〉 pro mising to destroy their enemies which pretended to be as brethren, but were 〈◊〉 taes and 〈◊〉 them that feared God. word, Your brethren that hated you, & cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. 6 g The enemy's 〈◊〉 shorrely hear a more terrible voice, even fire & slaughter, seeing these would not hear the gentle voice of the Prophets which called them to repentance. A voice soundeth from the city, (even) a voice from the Temple, the voice of the Lord, that recompenseth his enemies fully. 7 Before h Meaning, that the restoration of the Church should be so sudden and contrary to all men's opinion: as when a woman is delivered before she look for it, & that without pain 〈◊〉. she travailed, she brought forth: and before her pain come, she was delivered of a man child. 8 Who hath herded such a thing? who hath seen such things? shall the earth be brought forth in one i This shall pass the capacity of man to see such a multitude that shall come up at once, meaning under the preaching of the Gospel, whereof they that came up 〈◊〉 of Babylon, were a figure. day? or shall a nation be born at once? for assoon as Zion tráuailed, she brought for the her children. 9 Shall I k Declaring hereby, that as by his power, and providence woman travaileth and is delivered: so hath he power to 〈◊〉 forth his Church at his time appointed. 'cause to travail, and not bring forth? shall I 'cause to bring forth & shallbe barren, says thy God? 10 Rejoice you with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all you that mourn for her, 11 That you may suck l That you may rejoice for all the benefits that God bestoweth upon his Church. and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolation: that you may milk out and be delighted with the brightness of her glory. 12 For thus says the Lord, Behold, I will extend m I will give her 〈◊〉, and prosperity in great abundance. peace over her like a flood & the glory of the n Read Chap. 60. 16. Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall you suck, you shall be o You shallbe cheris head, as her dear lie beloved children. born upon (her) sides, & be joyful upon (her) knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you, and you shallbe comforted in Jerusalem. 14 And when you see this, your heart shall rejoice, and your p You shall have new strength and new beauty bones shall flourish like a herb: and the hand of the Lord shall be known among his servants, and (his) indignation against his enemies. 15 For behold, the Lord will come with fire, and his charets like a whirl wind, that he may q This vengeance God begun to execute at the destruction of Babylon, and hath ever continued it against the enemies of his Church, and will do till the last 〈◊〉, which shallbe the accomplisment thereof. recompense his anger with wrath, & his indignation with the flame of fire. 16 For the Lord will judge with fire, & with his sword all flesh, and the slain of the Lord shallbe many. 17 They that sanctify r Meaning, the hypocrites. themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one (tre) in the mids eating s Whereby are meant them that did maliciously transgress the Law, by eating beasts forbidden, even to the mouse which abhorreth nature. swine's flesh, & such abomination, even the mouse, shallbe consumed together, says the Lord 18 For I (will visit) their works, and their ima ginations: (for) it shall come that I will gather all nations, and tongues, & they shall come, and see my t The Gentiles shallbe partakers of that 〈◊〉, which before I showed to the jews. glory. 19 And I will set a u I will mark these that I choose that they perish not with the rest of the infideles: whereby he alludeth to the marking of the posts of his people, whom he preserved. Exod. 〈◊〉. 7. sign among them, & will sand those that x I will scatter the rest of the jews, which escape destruction, into divers 〈◊〉. escape of them, unto the nations of y That is, Cilicia. Tarshish, z Meaning, 〈◊〉. Pul, and a To wit, Lydia, or Asia minor. Lud, (&) to them that draw the b Signifying, the Parthians. bow, to c Italy. Tubál and d Grecia. Iauán, yles a far of, that have not herded my fame, neither have seen my glory, and e Meaning, 〈◊〉 Apostles, 〈◊〉 and others which he did first choose of the 〈◊〉 to preach unto the Gentiles. they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. 20 And they shall bring all your f 〈◊〉 is, the 〈◊〉, which by 〈◊〉 shallbe made the children of Abraham as you are. brethren for an offering unto the Lord out of all nations, upon g Whereby he means that no necessary means shall want when God shall call the Gentiles to the knowledge of the Gospel. horses, and in charets, and in horse litters, and upon mules, and swift beasts, to Jerusalem mine holy Mountain, says the Lord, as the children of Israel, offer in a clean vessel in the House of the Lord 21 And I will take of them for h 〈◊〉 wit, of the Gentiles, as he did 〈◊〉, Timothy, and 〈◊〉 first, and others after to preach his word. Priests, (and) for Levites, says the Lord 22 For as the new i Hereby he signifieth the kingdom of Christ wherein 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Church shallbe renewed, and Where as before there were appointed 〈◊〉 to sacrifice: in this there shallbe one continual Sabbath so that all times and seasons shallbe 〈◊〉. heavens, and the new earth which I will make, shall remain before me, says the Lord, so shall your seed and your name continued. 23 And from month to month, and from Sabbath to Sabbath shall all flesh come to worship before me, says the Lord 24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the k As he hath declared the felicity that shallbe within the Church for the comfort of the godly, so doth he show what 〈◊〉 calamity shall come to the wicked, that are out of the Church. carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their l Meaning, a continual torment of conscience, 〈◊〉 shall ever gnaw them and never suffer them to be 〈◊〉 rest, Mark, 9 44 worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched, and they shallbe an abhorring m This is the just recompense for the wicked, which contemning God and his word, shallbe by Gods just judgement abhorred of all his creatures. unto all flesh. JEREMIAH THE ARGUMENT. THe Prophet jeremiáh born in the city of Anathóth in the country of Benjamin, was the son of Hilkiáh, whom some think to be he that found out the book of the Law, and gave it to Iosiáh. This Prophet had excellent gifts of God, and most evident revelations of prophecy, so that by the commandment of the Lord 〈◊〉 began very young to prophecy, that is in the thirteenth year of josiáh, and continued eighteen year under the said King and three month under jehoaház, and under 〈◊〉 eleven years, and three months under jehoiachin and under Zedekiáh eleven years unto the time that they were carried away into Babylon. So that this time amounteth to above forty year, besides the time that he prophesied after the captivity. In this book he declareth with tears, and lamentation the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of the people, for their idolatry, covetousness, subtility, excess, rebellion, and contempt of God's word, and for the consolation of the Church, revealeth the just time of their deliverance And here chief are to be considered three things. First the rebellion of the wicked, which wake more stubborn and obstinate when the Prophets do admonish them most plainly of their destruction. Next how the Prophets and ministers of God aught not to be discouraged in their vocation, though they be 〈◊〉 and rigorously handled of the wicked for God's cause. And thirdly, though God 〈◊〉 his just judgement against the wicked, 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 ever show himself a preserver of his Church, and when all means seem to man's judgement to be abolished, then will he declare himself victorious in preserving his. CHAP. I 1 In what time jeremiah prophesied. 6 He acknowledgeth his imperfection, and is strengthened of the Lord 11 The Lord showeth him the destruction of Jerusalem 17 He commands him to preach his word without fear, 1 THe a That is the sermons and prophecies. words of Jeremiah 〈◊〉 of b Which is thought to be he that found the book of the Law under King 〈◊〉. 2. King. 22 8. Hilkiáh (one) of the Priests that were at c This was a city about three miles distant from jeru salem, and belonged to the Priests the sons of Aaron. josh 〈◊〉. 18. Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. 2 To whom the d This is spoken to confirm his 〈◊〉 and office forasmuch as he did not presume of himself to preach, and prophecy, but was called thereunto by God word of the Lord came in the days of josiah the son of Amonn King of Iudáh in the thirteenth year of his reign: 3 And also in the days of jehoiakim the c This was a city about three miles distant from jeru salem, and belonged to the Priests the sons of Aaron. josh 〈◊〉. 18. son of josiah King of judah unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiáh the son of josiah King of Iudáh (even) unto the carrying away of Ierusalem captivity in the fift f Of the eleventh year of Zedekiah who was also called, 〈◊〉, and at this time Jews were carried away into Babylon by 〈◊〉. month. 4 Then the word of the Lord come unto e Meaning, the nephew of 〈◊〉: for 〈◊〉 was his father, who 〈◊〉 but three month and therefore is not mentioned no more is 〈◊〉 that reigned no longer. me saying. 5 Before I g The Scripture useth this manner of speech to, that God hath appointed his ministers to their offices 〈◊〉 they were borner as 〈◊〉 49. 1. gall. 1. 〈◊〉. formed thee in the womb, I knew thee, and before thou camest out of the womb, I sanctified thee (&) ordained thee to be a Prophet unto the h For jeremiah did not only 〈◊〉 phecie against the jews but also against the Egyptians, Moabites and other nations. nations. 6 Then said I, O, Lord God, behold, I can not speak for I am a child. 7 But the lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall sent thee, and whatsoever I command thee shalt thou speak. 8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee says the Lord, i Considering the great judgement of God, which according to his threatenings should come upon the world, he was moved with 〈◊〉 teine 〈◊〉 on the one 〈◊〉 to pity them that 〈◊〉 thus perish, and on the other side by the infirmity of man's nature knowing how hard a thing it was to enterprise such a charge as Isa. 6. 11. exod. 〈◊〉. 1. & 4 1. 9 Then the Lord stretched out his hand and k Which declareth that God maketh them meet, and assureth them, whom he 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 forth his glory: 〈◊〉 them all means necessary for the same. Exod 4 12. Isa. 6. 7 touched my mouth, and the Lord said unto, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. 10 Behold, this day have I set thee over the nations & over the kingdoms to pluck up, and to root out, and to destroy and throw down, to build, and to plant. 11 After this the word of the Lord came unto me, saying jeremiáh, what seest thou? l He 〈◊〉 what is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God's true ministers, which by his word have power to beaten down whatsoever lifteth itself up against God: and to plant & assure the humble, and such as give themselves to the obedience of God's word 2 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 4. ebr. 4. 12. and these are the keys which Christ hath left to lose, and bind. Mat. 18, 18. And I said, I see a m He joineth the sign with the word for a more 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: signifying by the rod of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which first buddeth, the hasty coming of the. Babylonians against the jews rod of an almond tre. 12 Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast seen aright: for I will hasten my word to perform it 13 Again the word of the Lord came unto me the second time, saying, What seest thou? And I said, I see a seething n Signifying, that the Chaldeans, and Assytians should be as a pot to seethe the jews, which boiled in their pleasures, & lusts. pot looking out of the North. 14 Then said the Lord unto me, Out of the o Syria and Assyria were North ward in respect of Jerusalem, which were the Chaldeans dominion. North shall a plague be spread upon all the inhabitants of the land. 15 For lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the North, says the Lord, and they shall come, and every one shall set his throne in the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and on all the walls thereof round about, & in all the cities of Iudáh. 16 And I will declare unto them my p I will give them charge & power to execute my vengeance against the idolaters, which have forsaken me for their idols. judgements touching all the wickedness of them that have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other Gods, and worshipped the works of their own hands. 17 Thou therefore truss up thy loins, and arise and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not afraid of their faces, jest I q Which declareth that God's vengeance is prepared against them, which dare 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 faithfully, either for 〈◊〉 of man, or for any other cause, 1. Cor. 9 16. destroy thee before them. 18 For I, behold, I this day have made thee a defenced City, and an r Signifying on the one part, that the more that Satan, & the world rage against God's manisters, the more present will he he to help them, josh. 1. 5. Ebr. 13. 5. and on the other part, that they are utterly unmeet to serve God, & his Church, which are afraid, & do not resist wickedness, whatsoever danger depend there on, Isa, 50. 7. eze. 3. 8 iron pillar and walls of brass against the whole land, against the Kings of Iudáh, (and) against the princes thereof, against the Priests thereof and against the people of the land. 19 For they shall fight against thee, but they shall nor prevail against thee: for I am with thee to deliver thee, says the Lord CHAP. II 2 God rehearseth his benefits done unto the jews. 8 Against the Priests and false prophets 12 The jews are destroyed, because they forsake God 1 Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Go, & cry in the ears of jerusalem, saying, Thus says the Lord, I remember thee, with the a According to that grace, and 〈◊〉, which I 〈◊〉 thee from the beginning, when I did first choose thee to be my people, & married thee to myself. Ezek 16. 3. kindness of thy youth (&) the love of thy marriage, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness b When I had delivered thee out of Egypt. in a land that was not sown. 3 Israel (was as) a thing c Choose about all other to serve the Lord only, & the first offered to the Lord of all other nations. hallowed unto the Chap. 11. Lord, (and) his first fruits: all they d Whosoever did challenge this people, or else did annoyed them, was punished. that eat it, shall offend: evil shall come upon them, says the Lord 4 Hear you the word of the Lord, o house of jaakomb, and all the families of the house of Israel. 5 Thus says the Lord, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are go e That is, fallen to most vileidolatrie far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become f Altogether given to vanity, and are become blind & insensible as the idols, that they serve. vain? 6 For they said not, Where is the Lord that brought us up out of the land of egypt? that led us through the wilderness, through a desert, and waste land, through a dry land, and g Wherefore jacke of all things ne cessarie for life you told look for every hour but present death. by the shadow of death, by a land that no man passed through, & where no man dwelled? 7 And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof, and the commodities of the same: but when you entered, you defiled h By your idolatry, and wicked manners. my land, and made mine heritage an abomination. 8 The Priests said not i They taught not the people to seek after God. Where is the Lord? & they that should minister the k As the Scribes, which should have expounded the Law to the people. Law, knew me not, & the l Meaning, the princes and ministers: signifying that all estates were corrupt. pastors also offended against me, & the prophets prophesied in m That is spoke vain things, and brought the people from the 〈◊〉 Worship of God to 〈◊〉 idols: for by Baal, which was the chief idol. Báal & went after (things) that did not profit. 9 Wherefore I will yet n Signifying, that he would not as he might, straight way condemn them, but showeth them by evident examples their great ingratitude that they might be ashamed, and repent. pled with you, says the Lord: and I will pled with your children's children. Psal 78. 58. &. 106. 38 10 For go you to the yles of o Meanig, thegre cians and Italians. Chittim, and behold, and sent unto p Unto Arabia. Kedar, and take diligent heed, and see whether there be such things. 11 Hath (any) nation changed their Gods, which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their q That is, God which is their glory and who maketh them glorious above all other people reproving the jews, that they were less diligent to serve the true God, than 〈◊〉 the idolaters to honour their vanities. glory, for that which doth not r Meaning, the idols, which were their destruction. Psal, 106. 36. profit. 12 Oye s He showeth, that the insensible creatures 〈◊〉 this vile ingratitude, and as it were, tremble for fear of God's great judgements against the same. heavens, be astonished at this: be afraid and utterly confounded, says the Lord 13 For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me t Signifying that when men forsake Gods word, which is the fountain of life, they reject God himself, and to fall to their own inventions, and vain confidence, and procure to themselves destruction 〈◊〉. 28. zach to 2. the fountain of living waters, to dig them pits (even) broken pits: that can hold no water. 14 Is Israel a u Have 〈◊〉 ordered them like servants, and not like dereliebeloved children. Exod. 4 22 therefore it is their fault only if the enemy spoil them. servant, or is he born in the house? why (then) is he spoilt? 15 The x The Baby lonians, Chaldeans and Assyrians. lions roared upon him (and) yelled, & they have made his land waste: his cities are burned without y Not one shall be left to devil there. an inhabitant. 16 Also the children of ᶻ Noph and Tahapanés have a Have grievously vexed thee an sondde times. broken thy head. 17 Hast not thou procured this unto thyself, because thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, when he b Showing, that God would have slilled them aright, if they would have followed him. led thee by the way? 18 And what hast thou now to do in the way of c To seek help of man as though God were notable enough to defence thee, which is to drink of the puddels and to leave the foun train, read Isa. Isa. 31. 1. Egypt? to drink the water of Nilus? or what makest thou in the way of Asshunr? to drink the water of the d To wit Euphrates. River? 19 Thy own wickedness shall e Meaning, that the wicked are insensible till the punishment for their sin weaken them, as verse, 26 Isa 3. 9 correct thee: and thy turnings back shall reprove thee know therefore and behold, that it is an evil thing, and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God: and that my fear (is) not in thee: says the lord God of hosts 20 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, (and) burst thy bonds, and thou saidst, f When I delivered the out of Egupt Deut 27. 12 josh. 24. 16. ezra. 10 12. 〈◊〉 7. 8. I will no more transgress, but (like) an harlot thou runnest about upon all high hills, and under all green trees. 21 Yet I had planted thee, a noble vine, whose ” Ebr sede was all true. plants were all natural how then art thou turned unto me into the plants of a strangevine 22 Though thou wash thee with g Though thou use all the purifications and ceremonies of the Law, thou canst not 〈◊〉 punishment, except thou turn to me by faith, and repentance. nitre, and take thee much soap (yet) thy iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God. That is the Egyptians for these were two great cities in Egypt 23 How canst thou say, I am not polluted, neither have I h Meaning, that hypocrites deny that they Worship the idols, but that they honour God in them, and therefore they call their doings Gods service. followed Baalim? behold, thy ways in the valley, and know, what thouhast done: (thou art like) a swift i He compareth the idols to 〈◊〉 beasts, because they never 〈◊〉 running to & 〈◊〉 for both 〈◊〉, and hills are full of their idolatry. dromedary, that runneth by his ways. 24 (And as) a wild k He compareth the idolaters to a Wild ass: for she can never be tamed, nor yet wearied: for as she runneth, she can take her 〈◊〉 at every occasion. ass, used to the wilderness, that snoffeth up the wind by occasion at her pleasure: who can turn her back? all they that seek her, will not weary themselves, (but) will find her in her l That is, When he is With fool, and therefore the hunters Wait their time: so though thou 〈◊〉 not be turned back now from thy idolatry, yet When thy iniquity shallbe at the full, God Will meet With thee. month. 25 Keep thou thy feet from m Hereby he Warneth them that they should not go into strange countries to seek help: for they should but spend their labour and hurt them selves, Which is here meant by the bore foot and thirst, Isa. 57 10. bareness, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst desperately. Not, for I have loved strangers, & them 〈◊〉 follow. 26 As the n As a thief Will not a knowledge his fault, till he be taken With the deed, and ready to be punished, so they Will not confess their 〈◊〉, till the plagues due to the same light upon them. thief is ashamed, when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed, they, their Kings, their princes and their Priests, and their Prophets, 27 Saying to a tre, Thou art my o Meaning; that idolaters spoil God of his honour and Where as he hath taught to call him the father of all flesh, they attribute this title to their idols. father, and to a stone, Thou hast begotten me: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and help us. 28 But where are thy Gods, that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can help thee in the time of thy trouble: for according p Thou thoghtest 〈◊〉 thy Gods of blocks & stones cold have helped thee, because they Were many in number and present in every 〈◊〉 but now let us see When there either the mul 〈◊〉, or their presence can deliver thee from my plague, Chap. 11. 13. to the number of thy cities, are thy Gods, o judáh. 29 Wherefore will q As though I did you injury in punishing you, seeing that your faults are so evident, you plead with me? you all have rebelled against me, saith the Lord 30 I have smitten your children in vain, they received no correction: your r That is, you have killed your Prophets, that exhorted you to repentance, as zechariah, Isaiah, etc. own sword hath devoured your Prophets like a destroying lion. 31 O generation, take heed to the word of the Lord: have I been (as) a s Have I not given them abundance of all things? wilderness unto Israel? or a land of darkness? Wherefore says my people (then,) We are t But Will crust in our own power & policy. Lords, we will come no more unto thee? 32 Can a maid forget her ornament, or a bride her at tire? yet my people have forgotten me, days without number. 33 Why dost thou prepare thy way, to u With strangers. seek amity? even therefore will I teach (thee,) that thy ways (are) wickedness. 34 Also in thy x The Prophets & the faithful are slain in every corner of your country. wings is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it in holes, but upon all these (places.) 35 Yet thou sayst, Because I am guiltless, surely his wrath shall turn from me: behold, I will entre with thee into judgement, because thou sayest, I have not sinned. 36 Why runnest thou about so much to change thy ways? for thou shalt be confounded of Egypt, y For the Assyrians had taken away the ten tribes 〈◊〉 of Israel, and destroyed juda, even unto Jerusalem: and the 〈◊〉 slew 〈◊〉, and vexed the jews in 〈◊〉 sorts. as thou art confounded of ashúr. 37 For thou shalt go forth from thence, and thy hands upon z In sign of lamentation, a 2. Sam. 13. 19 thy head, because the Lord hath rejected thy confidence, and thou shalt not prospero thereby. CHAP. III God calleth his people unto repentance. 14 He promises the restitution of his Church. 20 He reproveth judáh and israel, comparing them to a woman disobedient to her husband. 1 THey a According as i it is Written, Deut 24. 4. say, If a man put away his wife, & she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return again unto her? shall not this land b If he take such one to Wife again be polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many c That is, With idols, & With 〈◊〉 Whom thou 〈◊〉 put thy confidence 〈◊〉 lovers: yet d And I Will not cast thee of, 〈◊〉 ceive thee, according to thy mercy. turn again to me, says the Lord 2 Lift up thy eyes unto the high places, & behold, where thou hast not played the harlot: thou hast sit (waiting) for them in the ways, as the e Which dwelleth in tents & Waits for them that pass by to spoil them Arabian in the wilderness: & thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms, and with thy malice. 3 Therefore the showers have been restrained, and the f As God threatened by his Law 〈◊〉 Deut. 28. 24. latter rain came not, and thou hadst a g Thou 〈◊〉 never be 〈◊〉 of thy acts and repent: & this in pudencie it 〈◊〉 ne to idolaters, Which Will not give of, though they be never so manifestly convicted. whore's forehead: thou wouldest not be ashamed. 4 diddest thou not still cry h He showeth that the Wicked in their 〈◊〉 Will crve unto God & use ourward prayer as the godly do but because they turn not from their evil, they are not herded, Is: 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 unto me, Thou art my father, (and) the guide of my youth? 5 Will he keep (his anger) for ever? will he reserve it to the end? thus hast thou spoken, but thou dost evil, even more and more. 6 The Lord said also unto me, in the days of josiáh the King, Hast thou seen what this rebel i Meaning, the ten tribes. Israel hath done? (for) she hath go up upon every high mountain, and under every grenetre, and there played the harlot. 7 And I said, when she had done all this, Turn thou unto me: but she returned not, as her rebellious sister Iudáh saw. 8 When I saw, how that by all occasions rebellious Israel had played the harlot, I cast k And gave her unto the hands of the Assyrians. her away, and gave her a bill of divorcement: yet her rebellious sister Iudáh was not afraid, but she went also, and played the harlot. 9 So that for the l The Hebrew Wor 〈◊〉 may either signi fie lightness and Wantonness, or noise and 〈◊〉. lightness of her whoredom she hath even defiled the land: for she hath committed fornication with stones and stocks. 10 Nevertheless for all this, her rebellious sister Iudáh hath not returned unto me with m judah feigned for a time as that she did return, as under josiah and other good Kings but she Was never truly touched or Wholly reform, as 〈◊〉 When occasion Was offered by any Wicked prince. her whole heart, but feignedly, says the Lord 11 And the Lord said unto me, The rebellious Israel hath n Israel hath not declared her 〈◊〉 so Wicked, as judah, Which yet hath had more admonitions and examples to call her to 〈◊〉. justified herself more than the rebellious Iudáh. 12 Go and cry these words toward o Where as 〈◊〉 Israelites Were now keep in captivity by the Assyrians, to Whom he promiseth mercy, if 〈◊〉 will repent. the North and say, Thou disobedient Israel, return, says the Lord, (and) I will not let my wrath fall upon you: for I am merciful, says the Lord, and I will not alway keep (mine anger.) 13 But know thy iniquity: for thou hast rebelled against the Lord thy God and hast p There Was no Way, Which thou diddest not haunt to seek after 〈◊〉 idols, and to 〈◊〉 a pilgrimage. scattered thy ways to the strange (gods) under every green tre, but you would not obey my voice, says the Lord 14 Oye disobedient children, turn again, says the Lord, for I am your Lord, and I will take you one of a city, and two of a tribe and will bring you to Zionn, 15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with know ledge and understanding. 16 Moreover, when you be increased and multiplied in the land, in those days, says the Lord, they shall say no more, The q This is to be un 〈◊〉 of the coming of Christ: for than they shall not seek the Lord by ceremonies, & all figures shall cease. Ark of the covenant of the Lord for it shall come no more to mind, neither 〈◊〉 they remember it, neither shall they visit it, for that shallbe no more done. 17 At that time they shall call jerusalem, r Meaning the Church, where the Lord will be present to the worlds end, Mat. 28. 20 The throne of the 〈◊〉, and all the nations shallbe gathered unto it, (even) to the Name of the Lord in Jerusalem and thence forth they shall follow no more the hardness of their wicked heart. 18 In those days the house of Iudáh shall walk with the house of Israel, & they shall come together out of the land of the s Where they are now in captivity. North into the land, that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers. 19 But I said, How did I take thee for children and give thee a pleasant land, (even) the glorious heritage of the armies of the heathen, and said, Thou shalt call me, (saying,) My father, and shalt not turn from me? 20 But (as) a woman rebelleth against her t The Hebrew word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 friend or companion, and here may be taken for a husband, as it is used also Hoseah. 3. 1. husband so have you rebelled against me, o house of Israel, says the Lord 21 u Signifying, that God, whom they had forsaken, would bring their enemies upon them, who should 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 and make them to cry and lament. A voice was herded upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of israel for they have perverted their way (and) forgotten the Lord their God. 22 Oye disobedient children, return (and) I will heal your rebellions. x This is spoken in the person of Israel to the 〈◊〉 of judah, which stayed so long to turn unto God. Be hold, we come unto thee, for thou art the Lord our God. 23 Truly (the hope) of the hills (is) but vain, (no:) the multitude of mountains: but in the Lord our God is the health of Israel. 24 For confusion hath devoured our y For their idolatry God's 〈◊〉 hath light upon them and there's. Father's labour, from our youth their sheep and their bullocks, their sons & their daughters. 25 We lie down in our confusion, and our shame covereth us: z They justify not them 〈◊〉, or say that they would follow their 〈◊〉, but condemn their 〈◊〉 doings and desire forgiveness of the same. 1. Ezra. 9 7. as Psal. 〈◊〉. 6. 〈◊〉. 69. 6. for we have sinned against the Lord our God, we & our fathers from our youth: even unto this day, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God. CHAP. four 1 True repentance. 4 He exhorteth to the circumcision of the heart. 5 The destruction of Iudáh is prophesied, for the malice of their hearts. 19 The Prophet lamenteth it. 1 O Israel, if thou return, a That is, wholly, and without hypocrisy. 〈◊〉 2. 〈◊〉. not dissembling to turn and serve God as they do which serve him 〈◊〉 halves, as Hos. 7. 16. return unto me, says the Lord: & if thou put away thy abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove. 2 And thou shalt b Thou shalt detest the name of idols. Psal. 16. 4. and shalt with reverence swear by thelyving GOD, when thy oath may advance God's glory, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and here, by 〈◊〉 he means the true religion of God. swear, The Lord liveth in truth, in judgement, and in righteousness, and the nations shallbe blessed in him, and shall glory in him. 3 For thus says the Lord to the men of Iudáh and to Jerusalem. 4 Break up c He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to pluck up the impiety and wicked affection and worldly respects out of their heart thatthe true 〈◊〉 of God's word may be sown therein. Hos. 10. 12. and this is the true circumcision of the heart. 〈◊〉. 10. 16. 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 your fallow ground, & sow not among the thorns? be circumcised to the Lord, and take away the foreskins of your hearts, you men of Iudáh, and in habitants of Jerusalem jest my wrath come forth like fire, and burn, that none can quench it, because of the wickedness of your inventions. 5 d He warneth them of the great dangers that shall come upon them by the Chaldeans, except they repent and turn to the Lord Declare in Iudáh, and show forth in Jerusalem, and say, Blow the trumpet in the land: cry, and gather together, and say, As semble yourselves, and let us go into strong cities. 6 Set up the standard in Zion, e He speaketh this to admonish them of the great danger when every man shall prepare to save himself, but 〈◊〉 shall be to late, 2. King. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 prepare to flee (and) stay not: for I will bring a plague from the North, and a great destruction. 7 The f Meaning 〈◊〉 King of Babylon. 2, King. 241. lions is come up from his den, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is departed, (and) go forth of his place to lay thy land waste (&) thy cities shallbe destroyed without an inhabitant. 8 Wherefore gird you with sack clot: lament, and howl, for the fierce wrath of the Lord is not turned back from us. 9 And in that day, says the Lord, the heart of the King shall perish, and the heart of the princes and the Priests shallbe astonished, and the g That is the false prophets which 〈◊〉 prophesied peace and security. Prophets shall wonder. 10 Then said I, Ah, Lord God, surely thou hast h By the false pro 〈◊〉, which promise missed peace and tranquillity: and thus thou hast punished their rebellion's 〈◊〉 by causing them to harken unto lies which would not believe thy truth. 2. King. 22. 23. ezek. 14. 9 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. 11. deceived this people & Jerusalem, saying You shall have peace, & the sword pierceth unto the heart. 11 At that time shalit be said to his people and to Jerusalem, A dry i The north-wind whereby he meam 〈◊〉 Nabuchadnezzar. wind in the hic places of the wilderness (cometh) toward the daughter of my people (but) neither k But to carry away both corn and chaff. to fan, nor to cleanse. 12 A mighty wind shall come unto me from those (places, and) now will I also give sentence upon them. 13 Behold, he shall come up as the l Meaning, that should come as suddenly, as a cloud that is carried with the wind. clouds, and his charets (shallbe) as a tempest his horses are lighter than eagles, m This is spoken in the person of all the people who in their affli ction should 〈◊〉 thus. Woe unto us, for we are destroyed. 14 O Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved: how long shall thy wicked thoughts remain with in thee. 15 For a voice declareth from n Which was 〈◊〉 city in the utmost border of Israel 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Babylon. Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount o Which was in the mid way between Dan and 〈◊〉 rusalem. Ephráim. 16 Make you mention of the heathen (and) publish in Jerusalem, Behold, the scouts come from a far country, and cry out against the cities of Iudáh. 17 They have compassed her about as the what chemen of the p Which keep the 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉, that nothing can come in not 〈◊〉 so should the Babylonians compass 〈◊〉. field, because it hath provoked me to wrath, says the Lord 18 Thy ways and thy inventions have procured thee these things, such is thy wickedness: therefore it shallbe bitter, therefore it shall pierce unto thy heart. 19 My belly, q He showeth that the true ministers are lively touched with the calamities of the 〈◊〉, so that all the parts of their body feel the grief of their heart, 〈◊〉 with zeal to God's glory 〈◊〉 pronounce his iud 〈◊〉 against the people. my belly, I am peined, even at the very heart: mine heart is troubled with in me: I can not be 〈◊〉: for my soul hath herded the sound of the trumpet, (&) the alarm of the battle. 20 Destruction upon destruction is cried, for the whole land is wasted: suddenly are my r Meaning the cities, which were as easily cast down as 〈◊〉 tent. tents destroyed, (and) my curtains in a moment. 21 How long shall I see the standard, (and) hear the sound of the trumpet? 22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me: they are 〈◊〉 children, and have none understanding: s Their wisdom & 〈◊〉 tend to their own destru ction, and pulleth them from God. they are wise to do evil, but to 〈◊〉 they have no know ledge. 23 I have looked upon the earth, and lo, it was without form and t By these manner of speeches he 〈◊〉 the horrible destruction 〈◊〉 should come upon the land, and 〈◊〉 condemneth the obstinacy of the people, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 fear of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 creatures are moved therewith, as if 〈◊〉 order of nature should be 〈◊〉, Isa. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 & 24 23. ezek 32. 7. iocls. 2. 31. and 3. 15. void: and to the heavens, and they had no light. 24 I beheld the mountains & lo, they trem bled, and all the hills shook. 25 I beheld, and lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heaven were departed. 26 I beheld, and lo, the fruitful place (was) a wilderness, and all their cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the Lord, and by his fierce wrath. 27 For thus hath the Lord said, The whole land shallbe desolate: yet will I u 〈◊〉 for his mercy 〈◊〉 will reserve him 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 to be his Church, and to praise him 〈◊〉 Isa. 2. 9 not make a full end. 28 Therefore shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above shallbe darkened, because I have pronounced it: I have thought it, and will not repent, neither will I turn qq from it. 29 The whole city shall flee, for the noise of the horsemen and bow men: they shall go in to thickets, and climb up upon the rocks every city shallbe forsaken, and not amam dwell therein. 30 And when thou shalt be destroyed, what will't thou do? Though thou x 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rich 〈◊〉 shall deliver thee. clothest thyself with scarlet, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou pain test thy face with colours, yet shalt thou trim thyself in vain: (for) thy lovers will abhor thee (and) seek thy life. 31 For I have herded a noise as of a woman travailing, or as one labouring of her first child, (even) the voice of the daughter Zion that sigheth and stretcheth out her hands: y As the Prophets were moved to 〈◊〉 the destru 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Chap. 9 woe is me now for my soul fainteth because of the murderers. CHAP. V. 1 In judáh no righteous man found neither among the people not the rulers. 15 Wherefore Iudáh is destroyed of the Chaldeans. 1 Run to and fro by the streets of Ierusalém, and behold now, and know, & iniquire in the open places thereof, if you can find a man, (or) if there be any that executeth judgement, and seeketh the truth and I will 〈◊〉 a That is the city. it. 2 For though they say, The b Though they pray 〈◊〉 religion and holiness, yet 〈◊〉 but 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ligion. Lord liveth, yet do they swear falsely. 3 O Lord, are not thy eyes upon the c 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 love 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 truth thou hast d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stricken them, but they have not sorrowed: thou hast consumed them, (but) they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a stone, (and) have refused to return. 4 Therefore I said, Surely they are poor, they are foolish, for they know not the way of the Lord, (nor) the judgement of their God. 5 I will get me unto the e He speaketh 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 de govern & 〈◊〉 others, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out of the way then the simple people. great men, and will speak unto them for they have known the way of the Lord, (and) the 〈◊〉 of their God but these have altogether broken the yoke, (and) burst the bonds. 6 Wherefore f Meaning, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. alion out of the forest shall slay them, & awolfe of the wilderness shall destroy them: a leopard shall watch over their cities every one that goeth out thence, shall be torn in pieces because their trespasses are many, (&) their rebellions are increased 7 How should I spare thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and g He showeth that to 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 thing then by God, is to forsake him. sworn by them that are no gods: though 〈◊〉 them to the full yet they committed adultery, and assen bled themselves by compagnies in the harlot's houses. 8 They rose up in the morning (like) fed horses: (for) every man * neighed after his neighbour's Ezek 22. 11. wife. 9 Shall I not visit for these things, says the Lord Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation, as this? 10 h He commandeth the Babylonians & enemies to destroy them. Clime up upon their walls, and destroy them, but make not a full end: i Read Chap. 4. 27 take away their batilments, for they are not the Lords 11 For the house of Israel, and the house of Iudáh have grievously trespassed against me, says the Lord 12 They have k Because they gave no 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of his Proditor phetes, as Isa 〈◊〉. 15. denied the Lord, and said, It is not he, neither shall the plague come upon us, neither shall we sesworde nor famine. 13 And the Prophets shallbe (as) l Their words shallbe of none effect, but vain. wind, & the word is m They are not 〈◊〉 of the Lord, & therefore that which they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall come upon them. not in them: thus shall it come unto them. 14 Wherefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, Because you speak such words, behold, I will put my words n Meaning 〈◊〉. into thy mouth, like a fire, and this people shall be (as) wood, and it shall devour them. 15 Lo, I will bring a nation upon you o To 〈◊〉, the Babylonians and 〈◊〉 deans. from far, o house of Israel, says the Lord, which is a mighty nation, & an ancient nation a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say. 16 Whose quiver is as an p Who shall 〈◊〉 many with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. open sepulchre: they are all very strong. 17 And they shall eat thy harvest and thy bread: they 〈◊〉 devour thy 〈◊〉 & thy daughters: they shall eatup thy 〈◊〉 & thy bullocks: they shall eat thy vines & thy figtres: they shall destroy with the sword thy fenced cities, wherein thou diddest trust. 18 Nevertheless at those days, says the Lord, I will not make a full end of q Here the Lord 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his Church, as Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 you. 19 And when * you shall say, Wherefore doth Chap. 16. 10. the Lord our God do these things unto us? then shalt r Meaning the Prophet 〈◊〉. thou answer them, Like as you have forsaken me and served strange gods in your land, so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not yours. 20 Declare this in the house of jaakomb and publish it in judah, saying, 21 He are now this, o foolish people, & ” Ebr. without heart. without understanding, which have * eyes and Isa. 6. 9 see not, which have ears and he are not. mat, 13. 14. 22 〈◊〉 are you not me, says the Lord? or will you act. 28. 〈◊〉. not be afraid at my presence, which have rom. 17. 8., placed the sand for the bonds of the sea job. 16. 10. by the perpetual decree that it can not near it, & though the waves there of rage, yet can they not prevail, though they roar, (yet) can they not pass over it. 23 But this people hath an unfaithful and rebellious heart: they are departed and go. 24 For they say not in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giveth rain both early and late in due season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest. 25 (Yet) your s If there be 〈◊〉 stay, that we receive not gods blessings in abundance we must con 〈◊〉 that it is for our own iniquities. Isa. 59 1. iniquities have turned a way these things, & your sins have hindered good things from you. 26 For among my people are found wicked persons, that lay wait as he that setteth snares: they have made a pitto catch men. 27 As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: thereby they are become great and waxed rich. 28 They are waxen fat (and) shining: they do overpass the deeds of the wicked: * they Isa. 3. 23. execute no judgement, not not the judgement, Zechar. 7. 10. of the 〈◊〉: yet they t They feel not the plague of God for it. prospero, though they execute no judgement for the poor. 29 Shall I not visit for these things, says the Lord? or shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? 30 An horrible and filthy thing is committed in the land. " Or, bear rule, 31 The u Meaning, that there cold be no thing 〈◊〉 is cord where the ministers were wicked persons and 〈◊〉. Prophets' Prophecy lies, and the Priests receive (gifts) in their hands, and Chap. 〈◊〉. my people delight therein, What will you then do in the end thereof? CHAP. VI 1 The coming of the Assyrians and Chaldeans. 16 He exhorteth the jews to repentance. 1 OYe children of a He speaketh to them 〈◊〉 because they should take heed 〈◊〉 the example of their 〈◊〉, the other half of their tribe 〈◊〉 were now carried away prisoners. Benjamin prepare to flee out of the mids of Jerusalem & blow the trumpet in b Which was a city in judah six miles from Bethleem. Tekoá: set up a standart upon c Read Nehe. 3. 14 Beth-haccérem, for a plague appeareth out of the North and great destruction. 2. Chro. 11. 6. 2 I have compared the daughter of Zión to d I have 〈◊〉 her gently and given her abundance of all things. a beautiful and dainty woman. 3 The pastors with their flocks e he shallbe so de 〈◊〉, that the sheep may be fed in her. shal'come unto her they shall pitch (their) tents round about By her (and) every one shall feed in his place. 4 f He speaketh this in the person of the Babylonians which complain that the time faileth them before they have brought their enterprises to pass. Prepare war against her: arise, and let us go up toward the South woe unto us: for the day declineth, and the shadowesof the evening are stretched out. 5 〈◊〉, and let us go up by night, and destroy her palaces. 6 For thus he hath the Lord of hosts said g He showeth the cause why it should be destroyed and how it cometh of themselves. He we down wood, & cast a mount against Jerusalem: this city must be visited: all oppression is in the mids of it. 7 As the fountain casts out her waters, so 〈◊〉 casts out her malice: 〈◊〉 tie and spoil is continually hear in her before me (with) sorrow and strokes. 8 Be thou instructed, o h He warneth them to amend by his corrections, and to turn to him by 〈◊〉. Jerusalem, jest me soul depart from the jest I make thee de so late (as) a land that none in habiteth. 9 Thus says the Lord of hosts, They shall gather as a vine, the residue of Israel: turn i He 〈◊〉 the Babylonians to be diligent to search out all and to leave none. back thy hand as the grape gatherer into the baskets. 10 Unto whom shall I speak, and admonish that they may hear? behold, their ears (are) k They delight to hear vain things & to shut up their ears to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. uncircumcised, and they can not hear ken behold, the word of the Lord is unto them as a reproach, they have no delight in it. 11 Therefore I am full of the wrath of the lord I am weary with holding it: l As the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 given him his word to be as a fire of his indignation to 〈◊〉 that wicked. I will power it out upon the m None 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. children in the street, & likewise upon the assembly of the young Chap. 3. 14. so he kindeleth it now when he 〈◊〉 that all remedies are past. men for the husband shall even be taken with the wise (and) the aged with him that is full of days. 12 And their houses (with) their lands, and wives also shallbe turned unto strangers: for I will stretch out mine hand upon the inhabitants of the land, says the Lord 13 For from the lest of them, even unto the greatest of them every one is given unto covetousness, and from the Prophet even unto the Priest, they all deal falsely. 14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, saying, n When the people began to fear God's 〈◊〉 the false Prophets comforted them by flatterings, showing that God would sand peace & 〈◊〉 Peace, peace, when there is no peace 15 〈◊〉 they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not ashamed, no neither cold they have any shame: therefore they shall fall among the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 fall. 〈◊〉 slain: when I shall visit them they shallbe cast down: says the Lord 16 Thus says the 〈◊〉, Stand in the ways and behold, and ask for the o Where 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 walked, directed by the word of God: signifying that there is no true w: y but that which God prescribeth. ' old way, which is the good way and walk therein and you shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk (therein.) 17 Also I set p Prophe 〈◊〉 which should warn you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 angers that were at hand. watchmen over you, (which said) Take heed to the sound of the trumpet: but they said, We will not take heed. 18 Hear therefore, you q God 〈◊〉 all the world to witness and the insensible 〈◊〉 of the ingratitude of the 〈◊〉 Gentiles, & thou Congregation know, what is among them. 19 Hear, ō earth, behold, I will 'cause a plague to come upon this people (even) the fruit of their own imaginations: because they have not taken heed unto my words nor to my Law, but cast it of. 20 To what purpose bringest thou me r Read Isa. 1. 11. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 21. incense from Shebá, and sweet calamus from a far country? Your burned offerings are not pleasant, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me. 21 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will lay stumbling blocks before this people, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them. the neighbour and his friend shall perish. 22 Thus says the Lord, Behold, a people cometh from the s From Babylon by Dan, Which was North from 〈◊〉. North country, and a great nation shall arise from the sides of the earth. 23 With bow and shield shall they be weaponed they are cruel and will have no compassion: their voice roareth like the sea, and they ride upon horses, well appointed like men of war against thee, o daughter Zionn. 24 We have herded their fame, (&) our hands wax t For fear of the 〈◊〉, he speaketh this in the person of the 〈◊〉. feeble: sorrow is come upon us, as the sorrow of a woman in travail. 25 Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way: for the sword of the enemy (&) fear (is) on every side. 26 O daughter of my people, gird thee with sackcloth, and wallow thyself in the ashes: make lamentation, and bitter mourning (as) for thy only son: for the destroyer shall suddenly come upon us. 27 I have set u Meaning, jeremiah, whom God had appointed to try out the godly from the wicked as a 〈◊〉 doth the pure 〈◊〉 from the dross. thee for a defence (and) fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their ways. 28 They are all rebellious traitors, walking craftily: (they are) brass, and iron, they all are destroyers. 29 The x All thepaine & labour that hath been taken with them, is lost. belowes are burned: the lead is consumed in the fire the founder melteth in vain: for the wicked are not taken away. 30 They shall call them reprobate silver, because the Lord hath rejected them. CHAP. VII. 2 jeremiáh is commanded to show unto the people the word of God, which trusteth in the outward service of the Temple 13. The evils that shall come to the jews for the despising of their Prophets. 21, Sacrifices doth not the Lord chief require of the jews, but that they should obey his word. 1 THe words that came to jeremiáh from Chap. 26. 13. the Lord saying, 2 Stand in the gate of the Lords House and cry this word there, and say, He are the word of the Lord, all you of judah that 〈◊〉 in at these gates to worship the Lord 3 Thus says the Lord of hosts, 〈◊〉 God of Israel, * Amend your 〈◊〉 and your works, and I will let you 〈◊〉 in this place. 4 Trust not in a Believe not the false 〈◊〉 which say that for the Temples sake, & the sacrifices there, the Lord will preserve you, and so nourish you in you sin, & vain confidence. lying words, saying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord this is the Temple of the Lord 5 For if you amend (and) redress your ways and your works: if you execute judgement between ea man and his neighbour, 6 (And) oppress not the stranger, the father les and the widow and shed no innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your destruction, 7 Then b God showeth on what condition he made his promise to this Temple: that they should be an holy people unto him, as he would be a faithful God to them. will I let you devil in this place in the land that I gave unto your fathers, for ever and ever. 8 Behold, you trust in lying words, that can not profit. 9 Will you steal, murder, and commit adultery and swear falsely and burn incense unto Báal, & walk after other gods who me you know not? 10 And come & stand before me in this 〈◊〉 see, whereup on my Name is called, and say, We are delivered, though we have done all these a bominations? 11 Is this House become c As 〈◊〉 in holes, and dens think themselves 〈◊〉, so when you are in my Temple you think to be covered which the 〈◊〉 nes thereof, & that I can not see your wickedness, Mat. 21. 12 a den of thieves whereupon my Name is called before your eyes? behold, even I see it, says the Lord 12 But go you now unto my place which was in Shilon, d Because they depended so much on the Temple, Which was for his promise, that he would be present, and defend them Where the 〈◊〉 was: he 〈◊〉 them to God's judgements against 〈◊〉 lo, Where the Are ke had 〈◊〉 about 〈◊〉 years & after was taken, the Priest's 〈◊〉, and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 serably disconfired 1. 〈◊〉. 4. 11. Cham 26 6. where I set my Name at the beginning, and behold, what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel, 13 Therefore now because you have done all these works, says the Lord, [and I c That is, I never ceased to warn you, as Isa. 〈◊〉. 2. pro ver. 1. 23. rose up early and spoke unto you: but when I spoke, you would not hear me, neither when I called, would f He showeth what is the 〈◊〉 to redress our 〈◊〉: to 〈◊〉 God to 〈◊〉 us into the Way, and to obey his calling. Isa. 66 4. you answer] 14 Therefore will I do unto this House, whereupon my Name is called, where in also you trust, even unto the place that I gave to g I will sand you into 〈◊〉 as I have done Ephrim, that is, the 〈◊〉. you and to your fathers, as I have done unto Shilon. 15 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, (even) the whole sede of Ephráim. 16 Therefore thou shalt not h To assure 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God had determined with himself to punish their wickedness, he sheweth that the prayers of the golie can nothing 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they remain in their obstinacy against God, & will not use the means that he useth to call them to 〈◊〉 tance, Chap. 11. 14. & 14 11. pray for this people, 〈◊〉 liftup cry or prayer for them neither: in treat me, for I will not hear thee 17 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Iudáh and in the streets of lerusalém? 18 The children gather wood, and the father's kind the fire, & the women knead the dough to make cakes to i That is, they 〈◊〉 fice to the sun, moan and stars, which they 〈◊〉 the Queen of heaven, Chap. 44, 17. 2 king. 23. 〈◊〉. the Queen of heaven & to power out drink offerings unto either gods, that they may provoke me unto anger. 19 Do they provoke me to anger, says the Lord, and not themselves to the confusion of their own faces? 20 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, mine anger & my wrath shallbe powered upon this place, upon man and upon beast, and upon the tre of the field & upon the fruit of the ground, and it shall burn and not be quenched. 21 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Put your burned offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat the flesh. 22 For k Showing that 〈◊〉 was not his chief purpose and 〈◊〉 that they should of 〈◊〉 sacrifices: but that they should regard, wherefore they were ordained: to wit, to be joined to the word as seals & 〈◊〉 firmations of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ofsins in 〈◊〉 for without 〈◊〉 word they 〈◊〉 vain and 〈◊〉 table. I spoke not unto your fathers, nor commanded them, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burned offerings and sacrifices. 23 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, & I will be your God, and you shall be my people: and walk yein all the ways which I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. 24 But they would not obey, nor incline their ear, but went after the counsels (and) the stubbornness of their wicked heart, & went backward and not forward. 25 Since the day that your fathers came up out of the Land of Egypt, unto l which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 hundredth years. this day, I have even sent unto you all my servants the Prophets, m Read vers. 13. rising up early everiedaie and sending them. 26 Yet would they not hear me nor incline their ear, but hardened their neck (and) did worse than their fathers. 27 Therefore shalt thou speak all these words unto them, but they n Whereby he showeth that the pastors ought not to leave their 〈◊〉kes in their 〈◊〉: for the Lord will use the means of his 〈◊〉 to make the wicked more 〈◊〉 and to prove his. will not hear thee: thou shalt also cry unto them, but they will not answer thee. 28 But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that heareth not the voice of the Lord their God not receiveth discipline: truth is perished, and is clean go out of their mouth. 29 Cut of thy o In sign of mourning, as job. 1, 20. 〈◊〉. 1. 16. here, o Jerusalem, and cast it a way, and take up a complaint on the high places: for the Lord hath rejected & forsaken the generation of his p Against whom he had just occasion to power out his wrath. wrath. 30 For the children of judàh have done evil in my sight, says the Lord: they have set their abominations in the House, whereupon my Name is called, to 〈◊〉 it. 31 And they have built the high place of q Of Topheth Read 2, King 23. 0. Topheth, which is in the vallei of Ben-Hinnom to burn their sons & their daughters in the fire, which I r But commanded the 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and 20. 〈◊〉. deu. 〈◊〉. 20. commanded them not, neither came it in mine heart. 32 Therefore behold, the days come, says the Lord, that it shall no more be called Tonpheth, nor the vallei of Benhinnóm, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Topheth till there be no place. 33 And the carcases of this people shallbe meat for the fowls of the heaven and for the beasts of the earth, and none shall fray them away. 34 * Then I will 'cause to cease from the cities 〈◊〉 26. 〈◊〉. of judàh and from the streets of Jerusalem the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride: for the land shallbe desolate. CHAP. VIII. 1 The destruction of the jews. 4 The Lord moveth the people to amendment. 10 He reprehendeth the lying doctrine & the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 & Priests. 1 AT that time, says the Lord, they shall bring out the bones of the Kings of Iudáh, and the bones of their princes, and the bones of the Priests and the bones 〈◊〉 the Prophets, and the bones of the in habitans of jerusalém out of their a The enemy for greediness of gain shall risie your 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and lay you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which in your 〈◊〉 you worshipped, to 〈◊〉 they can help you. graves. 2 And they shall spread them before the sun and the moon, and all the host of, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and whom they have followed, and whom they have sought, & who me they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered nor be buried, (but) shall be as dung upon the earth. 3 And death shallbe desired b Because of the afflictions that they shall feel through God's judgements rather then life of all the residue that remains of this wicked family, which remain in all the places where I have scattered them, says the Lord of hosts. 4 Thou shalt say unto them also, Thus says the Lord, Shall they c Is there no hope that they will 〈◊〉 re? fall & not arise? shall he turn away and not turn again? 5 Wherefore is this people of jerusalém turned back by a perpetual rebellion? they gave themselves to the, (and) would not return. 6 I hearkened and herded, (but) none speak aright: no man repent him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every d They are full of 〈◊〉, and every one 〈◊〉 his own fan 〈◊〉 without any consideration one turned to their race, as the horse rusheth into the battle. 7 Even the storcke in the air knoweth her appointed times, & the turtle and the cra ne and the swallow observe the time of their coming, but my people knoweth not the e He accuseth them in that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ignorant of God's judgements then these birds are of their appointed seasons to discern the col 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 1. 1. 3. judgement of the Lord 8 How do you say, We are wise, and the Lady we f The Law doth not profit you, 〈◊〉 it to have been written for aught that you have learned by it. of the Lord (is) with us Lo, certainly in vain made he it, the pen of the scribes is in vain. 9 The g They that seem wise, may be ashamed of their ignorance: for all wisdom consists in God's word. wise men are ashamed: they are afraid and taken lo, they have rejected the word of the Lord, and what wisdom is in them? 10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, (&) their fields to them that shall possess them: 〈◊〉 for every one from the least even Isa. 〈◊〉. 11. chap: 〈◊〉. 31, and 6. 13. unto the greatest is given to covetousness (and) from the Prophet even unto the Priest every one dealeth falsely. 11 For they have heal the hurt of the daughter of my people with sweet words, saying, h Read Chap. 6. 14 Peace, peace, when there is no peace. 12 Where they ashamed when they had commit led abomination? nay, they were not ashamed, neither cold they have any shame: therefore shall they fall among the slain: when I shall visit them, they shallbe cast down, says the Lord 13 I will surely consume them, says the Lord: there shallbe no grapes on the vinenor figs in the figtree, and the leaf shall fade, 〈◊〉 the things that I have given them, shall depart from them. 14 Why do westay? i He speaketh in the person of the people, who when the 〈◊〉 will run about to hide them selves, & acknowledge that it is God's hand. assemble yourselves, & let us 〈◊〉 into the strong cities, & letus be quiet there: for the 〈◊〉 our God hath put usto silence & given us water with k That is, hath brought us into extreme affliction, & thus they shall not attribute this plague to fortune, but to God's just judgement. Chap. 9 15 & 21. 15. Chap. 14. 19 gall to drink because we have sinned against the Lord 15 * We looked for peace, but no 〈◊〉 (came) & for a time of health, & behold troubles. 16 The neying, of his horses was herded from l Read Chap 4. 15. Dan, the whole land trembled at the noise of the neying of his strong (horses) forthei are come and have devoured the land with all that is in it, the city, & those that devil therein. 17 For behold I will m God threateneth to sand the 〈◊〉 among them, who shall utterly destroy them in so the sort as by no means they shall escape. sand serpents (and) coc katrices among you, which will not be charmed, & they shall sting you says the Lord 18 I would have n Read Chap. 4. 19 comforted myself against sorrow (but) mine heart is heavy in me. 19 Behold, the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people (for fear of them) of a far country, Is not the Lord in Zión? is not her King in her? Why o 〈◊〉 the Lord speaketh. have they provoked me to anger with their graven images and with the vanities of a strange (god.) 20 The p The people wonder that they have so long time looked for secure in vain harvest is past, the summer is ended and we are not helped. 21 I am q The Prophet speaketh this. sore vexed for the hurt of the daughter of my people: I am heavy, and astonishment hath taken me. 22 Is there not balm r Meaning that no man's help or means cold save them for in Gilead was precious balm. at Gilead? is there no Chap. 45. 11. or else deriding the vain confidence of the people who looked for help at their Priests, who should have been the physicians of their soules, and dwelled at Gilead. Hose. 6. 8. Physician there? Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? CHAP. IX. 1 The complaint of the Prophet for the malice of the people, 24 In the knowledge of God aught we only to rejoice. 26 The uncircumcision of the heart, 1 O, that mine head were (full) of a The Prophet showeth the great compassion that he had toward this people, seeing 〈◊〉 he could never sufficiently lament the 〈◊〉 ction that he see to hung over them Which is a special note to discern the true pastors from the 〈◊〉, read. chap. 4. 19 water and mine eyes a fountain of tears: that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people. 2 O, that I had in the wilderness a b He showeth that this 〈◊〉 more requietnes, and greater safety for him to devil among the wild beasts then among this wicked 〈◊〉 save that God hath joined him this charge. cottage of way faring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them for they be all c 〈◊〉 turned from God. adulterers and an assembly of rebels. 3 And they bend their tongues (like) their bows for d To belie, & slander their neighbours. lies butthey have no courage for the truth upon the earth for they pro cede from evil to worse: and they have not known me, says the Lord 4 Let every one take heed of his neighbour and trust you not in any e Meaning the all were corrupt & none cold find an honest man. brother? for every brother will use deceit, and every friend will deal deceitfully. 5 And every one will deceive his friend, and will not speak the truth (for) they f They haveso practised deceit that they can not forsake it. have 〈◊〉 heir tongues to speak lies, and take great pains to do wickedly. 6 Thy habitation is in the mids of deceivers: g They had rather 〈◊〉 God, then leave their wicked trade. because of (their) deceit they refu see to know, says the Lord, 7 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will h With the fire of affliction. Psal. 28. 3 &. 120 4 melt them, and try them: for what should I (else) do for the daughter of my people? 8 Their tongue * (is) as an arrow shot out, (and) speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth but in his heart he layeth wait for him. 9 Shall I not visit them for these thing, says the Lord? or shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? 10 Upon the i Signifying that all the places about jerusalem should be destroyed. mountains will I take up a weeping and a lamentation, and upon the fair places of the wilderness a mourning, be cause they are burned up so that none can pass through them neither can men hear the voice of the flock: both the foul of the air, and the beast are fled away (and) go. 11 And I will make Jerusalem an heap (and) a den of dragons, and I will make the cities of judah waste, without an inhabitant. 12 Who is k Meaning, that are all without sense, and understanding, and that God hath taken his Spirit from them. wise to understand this, and to whom the mouth of the Lord hath spoken even he shall declare it. Why doth the land perish (and) is burned up like a wilderness that none passeth through? 13 And the Lord says, Because they have forsaken my Law, which I set before them, & have not obeyed my voice, neither walked there after. 14 But have walked after the stubbornness of their own heart, and after Baalims, which l He showeth that the children can not excuse themselves by their father's 〈◊〉 for both father, and child if they be wicked shall perish. their fathers taught them. 15 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will feed this people with worm wood, and give them waters of gall m Read Chap. 8. 14. to drink: 16 I will scatter them also among the heathen whom neither they nor their fathers have known, and I will sand a sword after them, till I have consumed them. 17 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Take heed, and call for n Seeing you can not 〈◊〉 your own sins, call for those foolish women, whom of a superstition you have to lament for the dead, that they by their feigned tears may provoke you to some sorrow. the mourning women, that they may come, and sand for skilful women that they may come, 18 And let them make haste, & let them take up a lamentation for us, that our eyes may cast out tears & our eye lids gush out of water. 19 For a lamentable noise is herded out of Zión, How are we destroyed (and) utterly confounded, for we have forsaken the land and our dwellings o As though 〈◊〉 wear 〈◊〉 of us because of our 〈◊〉. Leu. 18 28. &. 20. 22. have cast us out. 20 Therefore hear the word of the Lord, o you women, and let your ears regard the words of his mouth, and p He derideth the superstition of the women which made an art of mourning, and taught to weep with feigned tears. teach your daughters to mourn, and every one her neighhour to lament. 21 For death is come up into our q Signifying, that there is no means to deliver the wicked from God's judgements: but when they think to be most sure, and most fair of then are they soonest taken. windows (&) is entered into our palaces, to destroy the children without, and the young men in the streets. 22 Speak, thus says the Lord, The carcases of men shall lie, even as the dung ' upon the field, and as the handful after the mower, and none shall gather (them.) 23 Thus says the Lord, Let not the r Forasmuch as nonecan savehim self by his own labour or 〈◊〉 worldly 〈◊〉, he showeth that it is in vain to put 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therein but that we trust in the Lord, and rejoice in him who only can deliver us. 1. Cor. 1. 31. 2. 〈◊〉. 10. 17. wise man glory in his wisdom, nor the strong man glory in his strength, neither the rich man glory in his riches. 24 But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth: and knoweth me: for I am the Lord, which s These three points are necessary to know ari 〈◊〉 his mercy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 our salvation: his judgement, which he executeth continually against the wicked, and his justice, whereby defendeth and maintaineth 〈◊〉 faithful. show mercy, judgement? and righteousness in the earth for in these things Idelite, says the Lord 25 Behold, the days come says the LORD, that I will visit all them, which are t Meaning, both jews and 〈◊〉 Is, as in the next verse he showeth the cause, read Cl. ap. 〈◊〉. circumcised with the un circumcised? 26 Egypt and judáh, and Edóm, and the children of Ammón, and Moáb, and all the utmost corners of them that devil in the wilderness for all (these) nations (are) uncir cumcised, and all the house of Israel (are) uncircumcised in the heart. CHAP. X. 2 The constellations of the stars are not to be feared. 5 The weakness of idols, & of the power of God. 21. Their pastors are become brute beasts. 1 Hear you the word of the Lord that he speaketh unto you, o house of Israel. 2 Thus says the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not afraid for the a God for biddeth his people to give creditor fear the constellations & conjunctions of 〈◊〉, & planets, which have no power of themselves, but are governed by him, & their secret motions and influences are notknowen to man and therefore there can be no certain judge meant thereof. 〈◊〉 18 9 signs of heaven, though the heathen be afraid of such. 3 For the b Meaning not only in the observation of the stars, but their laws and ceremo nies whereby they confirm their idolatry, which is forbidden Deut. 12. 30. customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tre out of the forest [which is the work of the hands of the carpenter] with the axe. 4 And (another) decketh it c The prophets use thus plainly and simply to set forth the vile absurdity of the ido larers, that men might learn to beashamed of that whereunto their corrupt nature is most subiect read Isa. 44 12. with silver, and with gold: they fasten it with nails, and hammers, that it fall not. 5 The (idols) stand up as the palm tre, but speak not: they are born because they can not go: fear them not, for they can not do evil, neither can they do good. 6 There is none like unto thee, o Lord: d He reacheth the people to life up their eves to God who hath all power, and there fore aught only to be feared: and herein he show them not only the evil that they aught to eschew but the good, which they aught to follow Revel. 15. 4. thou art great, and thy Name is great in power. 7 Who would not fear thee, o King of nations: for to thee appertaineth (the dominion) for among all the wise men of the Gétiles, and in all their kingdoms there is none like thee. 8 But altogether they 〈◊〉, and are foolish: (for) the stock is a e Because the people thought that to have images was a mean to serve God and to bring them to the knowledge of him, he showeth that nothing more redispleaseth God nor bringeth man into greater errors and ignor an ce of God and the 〈◊〉 he calleth them thedoctrine of vanity, the work of errors, ver. 〈◊〉. and Habak 〈◊〉. 18. called them the teachers of lies contrary to that wicked opinion, hat they are the 〈◊〉 of the lay people. doctrine of vanity. 9 Silver plates are brought from Tarshish, & gold f Where as they found the best gold: showing, that they thought nothing to dear for their idols someread Ophir, as 1 King. 9 28. from Vpház (for) the work of the workman, and the hands of the founder: the blewesilke, and the purple (is) their clothing: all these things are made by cunning men. 10 But the Lord (is) the God of truth: he is the living God, and an everlasting King at his anger the earth shall tremble, and the nations can not abide his wrath. 11 [Thus shall you say unto them, The gods g This declareth that all, that hath been in this Chapter spoken of idols, was to arm the jews when they should be in Caldea among the 〈◊〉, and now 〈◊〉 one 〈◊〉 he instructeth them both how to protest their own religion against the 〈◊〉, and how to answer them to their shame which 〈◊〉 ex horte them to idolatry, and therefore he 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 in the Chaldeans tongue for a memorial, where as all the rest of his writing is Hebrew. that have not made the heavens and the earth, shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.] 12 He hath made the earth by his power, and established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his discretion. 13 He giveth by (his) voice the multitude of waters in the heaven, and he causeth the clouds to ascend from the ends of the earth he turneth lightnings to rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures 14 Every man is a h The more that man thinketh to doanie thing well by his own wisdom, and not as God instructeth him the more doth he prove himself to be a vile beast. beast by (his own) know ledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his melting is but falsehood, and there is no breath therein. 15 They are vanity (&) the work of errors in the time of their visitation they shall perish. 16 The i By these words Portion and rod he 〈◊〉 their inheritance meaning that God should be all suffi cient for them, & that their felicity consisted in him alone and therefore they aught to renonce all 〈◊〉 helps, and succours as of 〈◊〉 do les, etc. Deut. 32. 9 p sol 16. 5. portion of jaakomb (is) not like them: for he is the maker of all things, and Israel (is) the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts (is) his Name. 17 ¶ k The prophet willeth the jews to prepare themselves to this 〈◊〉, showing that it was now a hand, that they should feel the things whereof he hadtolde them. Gather up thy wares out of the land, o thou that dwellest in the strong place. 18 For thus says the Lord, Behold, at this time I will throw as with a sling the in habitants of the land, and will trouble them, and they shall find it (so.) 19 Woe is me for my destruction (and) my grievous plague: but I thought, Yet it l It is my just plague and therefore I will take it patiently: where by he 〈◊〉 the people how to be have them selves toward God, is my 〈◊〉 row, and I will bear it. 20 m He showeth how jerusalem shall 〈◊〉. My tabernacle is destroyed, and all my chords are broken: my children are go from high, & are not: there is none to spread out my tentany more, and to set up my curtains. 21 For the pastors n The 〈◊〉 and ministers. are become beasts, and have not sought the Lord: therefore have they none understanding: and all the (flocks) of their pastures are scattered. 22 Behold, the noise of the brute is come, & a great commotion out of the o Read Chap. 4. 13 North country to make the cities of Iudáh desolate, (and) a den of dragons. 23 O Lord, I know, that p He speaketh this because that 〈◊〉 or purposed to have made war against the Moabites and Ammonites, but hearing of zecedechiahs rebellion he turned his power to go against jerusalem, Ezek. 21. 21 therefore the prophet says, that this was the Lord's direction. the way of man is not in himself, neither (is it) in manto walk and to direct his steps. 24 O Lord, correct me, but with q Considering that God had revealed unto him the certitude of their captivity. Chap. 7. 16. he only prayeth, that he would punish them with mercy, which Isaiah calleth, in measure Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. measuring his rods by their infirmity. 1 Cor. 10. 13. for here be judgement is meant not only the punishment, but also the merciful moderation of the same, as Chap. 〈◊〉. 11. judgement, not in thy anger, jest thou bring me to nothing. 25 Power out r For asmuch as God can not only be 〈◊〉 & glorified by his mercy, that he useth toward his Church, but also by his justice in punishing his enemies, he prayeth that his glory may fully appear both in the one and he other. Psal. 79 6. thy wrath upon the heathen, that know thee not, and upon the families that call not on thy Name: for they have eaten up jaakomb and devoured him and consumed him, and have made his habitation desolate. CHAP. XI. 8 A curse of them that obey not the word of God's covenant. 10 The people of judah, following the steps of their fathers, worship strange Gods. 15 The Lord forbiddeth jeremianh to pray for them. 1 THe word that came to jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 2 Hear you the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Iudáh, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 3 And say thou unto them, Thus says the Lord God of Israel, a He calleth the 〈◊〉 to the consideration of God's mercies, who freely chose them made a covenant of eternal 〈◊〉 with them, & how he everper formed it on his behalf, and how they ever showed themselves rebellious and in grate toward him and broke it on their part, and so are subject to the curse of the Law. Deut. 27. 〈◊〉 Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant 4 Which I commanded unto your fathers, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, from theyron furnace, saying, Obey my voy ce, & do according to all these things, which I command you: so shall you be my people, & I will be your God, 5 That I may confirm the oath, that I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land which floweth with milk and honey, as (appeareth) this day. Then answered b Thus he speaketh in the person of the people, which agreed to the covenant. I and said So be it, o Lord. 6 Then the Lord said unto me, Cry all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear you the words of this covenant, and do them. 7 For I have protested unto your fathers, when I brought them up out of the land of Egypt unto this day, c 〈◊〉 Chap. 7, 13. rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. 8 Nevertheless they would not obey, nor encli ne their ear: but 〈◊〉 one walked in the stubbornness of his wicked d According to his own fantasy, and not as my wordeappointed 〈◊〉. heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the e Meaning, the menaces and cur says contained in the Law, Leu. 25, 14 Deut. 〈◊〉, 16. words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did it not. 9 And the Lord said unto me, A f That is, a general consent to rebel against me, conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of jerusalemm. 10 They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words: and they went after other gods to serve them: (thus) the house of Israel, and the house of Judah have broken my covenant, which I made with their fathers. 11 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will bring a plague upon them, which they shall not be able to escape, and though they cry unto me, I will not hear them. g Because they will not pray with true faith & 〈◊〉, but for the smart and grief, which they 〈◊〉, Prou, 28. 12 Then shall the cities of Iudáh, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go, and cry unto the gods unto whom they offer incense, but they shall not be able to help them in time of their trouble. 13 h Read Chap. 2, 28. For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, oh judáh, & (according) to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have you set up altars of 〈◊〉, (even) altars to burr ne incense unto Báal. 14 Therefore thou shalt not pray i Read Chap. 7, 16. and 14, 11. for this people, neither lift up a cry, or prayer for them: for when they cry unto me in their trouble, I will not hear them. 15 What should my k 〈◊〉 people of Israel whom I have hitherto so greatly loved. beloved (tarry) in mine house, seeing they have committed abomination with many? and the holy flesh l 〈◊〉, that they offer not in the Temple to God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the altars of 〈◊〉 and the idols, and so rejoiced in their wickedness. goeth away from thee: yet when thou dost evil, thou rejoicest. 16 The Lord called thy name, A green olive tre fair, (and) of godly fruit: (but) with m Of the Babylonians & 〈◊〉 noise and great 〈◊〉 hath set fire upon it, & the branches of it are broken. 17 For the Lord of hosts that planted thee, ha' the pronounced a plague against thee, [for the wickedness of the house of Israel, and of the house of judáh] which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in 〈◊〉 incense unto Báal. 18 And the Lord hath taught me, and I know it, (even) than thou showedst me n which went 〈◊〉 privily to conspire my death their practices. 19 But I was like a lamb, (or) a bullock, that is brought to the slaughter, and I knew not that they had devised thus against me, (saying,) Let us o Let us destroy the Prophet & his doctrine. Some read, let us corrupt his meat with wood, meaning, poison. destroy the tre with the fruit there of, & cut him out of the land of the living that his name may be no more in memory. 20 But o Lord of hosts, that judgest righteous lie, and triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy p Thus he spoke not for hatred, 〈◊〉 being moved with the Spirit of God, he 〈◊〉 the advancement of God's glone and the ve 〈◊〉 of his word, which is by the destruction of his 〈◊〉. vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause. 21 The Lord therefore speaketh thus of the men of q To wit, both the 〈◊〉 & the rest of the people: for this town was the priests & they dwelled in it, read Chap. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Anathoth, [that seek thy life, and say, r Not that they cold not abide to 〈◊〉 God named: (for herein they would show themselves most holy) but because they cold not abide to be sharply reproved & therefore 〈◊〉 to be flattered, 〈◊〉. 30, 10. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be maintained in their pleasures, Mich. 2, 11. & not to 〈◊〉 vice con demned, Amos 7, 〈◊〉 prophecy not in the Name of the Lord, that thou die not by our hands] 22 Thus therefore says the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will visit them: the young men shall die by the sword: their sons and their daughters shall die by famine, 23 And none of them shall remain: for I will bring a plague upon the men of Anathoth, (even) the year of their visitation. CHAP. XII. 1 The Prophet marveleth at the 〈◊〉 of the wicked although he confess God to be righteous. 7 The jews are forsaken of the Lord 10 He speaketh against pastors & preachers, that seduce the people. 14 The Lord threateneth destruction unto the nations, that troubled Iudáh. 1 OLord, if I dispute with thee, thou art a The prophet confesseth God to be 〈◊〉 in all his doings, 〈◊〉 man be not able to give a reason of all 〈◊〉. acts. righteous: yet let me talk with thee of (thy) judgements: wherefore doth the way of the wicked b This question hath been always a great 〈◊〉 to the godly, to see the wicked enemies of God in prospeti ie, & his dear children in adversity, as job 〈◊〉, 7. psal. 37, 1. 73, 〈◊〉 Haba 1, 3. prospero (why) are all they in wealth that rebelliously 〈◊〉? 2 Thou hast planted them, and they have taken root: they grow, and bring forth fruthe: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their c They profess God in 〈◊〉, but deny him in heart, which is here 〈◊〉 by the reins, Isa 29, 〈◊〉. mat. 15, 8. reins. 3 But thou, Lord, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, & d The 〈◊〉 word is, 〈◊〉 them, meaning that God would be sanctified in the 〈◊〉 of the wicked, to whom God for a while giveth prosperity, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they should the more 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 iud 〈◊〉 when they lack 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 were a sign of his mercy. pray pair them for the day of slaughter. 4 Howlong shall the landmourne, and the herbs of every field whither, for the wickedness of them that devil therein? the beasts are consumed and the birds, because they said, He will not see our last end. 5 If thou hast run with the f Some 〈◊〉 that God reproveth jeremiáh in that, that he would reason with him saying, that if he were 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 with men that he were far unable to dispue with God Others, by the foot men, mean them of 〈◊〉, and by the horse men 〈◊〉 of Jerusalem, which should 〈◊〉ble the Prophet 〈◊〉 then his own country men did. footmen, and they have 〈◊〉 thee, then how canst thou 〈◊〉 thyself with horses? & if thou thought est thyself safe in a peaceable land, what will't thou do in the swelling of Jordan? 6 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt unfaithfullt with thee, & they have cried out altogether upon thee: (but) believe them not, though they speak fair to thee. 7 I have forsaken g God willeth the 〈◊〉 to denounce his judgements against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, not with standing that they shall 〈◊〉 by threatenings and flatteries labeur to puc him to silence. mine house: I have left mine heritage: I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hands of her enemies. 8 Mine heritage is unto me, as a h Ever tamping & raging against me and my Prophets. lion in the e Abusing Gods levity & his promises, they 〈◊〉 read themselves as though God would ever be merciful, and not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them: therefore they hardened themselves in sin, 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 & insensible 〈◊〉 tures felt the 〈◊〉 os their stubborn rebellion against God. forest: it crieth out against me, therefore have I hated it. 9 Shall mine heritage be unto me, as a bird i Instead of bearing my livery & wearing only my colours, they have change and 〈◊〉 of colours of their idols and superstitions, therefore their even 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉 as the fowls of the 〈◊〉, shall come 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. of diverse colours? are not the birds about her (saying,) Come, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to either? 10 Many pastors have destroyed my k He 〈◊〉 of the destiuction of 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 calleth pastors. 〈◊〉 are de, and trodden my portion under foot: of my pleasant portion they have made ad eso late wilderness. 11 They have laid it waste, and it, being waste mourneth unto me: (and) the whole land lieth waste, because no man setteth (his) mind on l Because no man regardeth my word, or the plagues 〈◊〉 I have sent upon the land. it. 12 The destroyers are come upon all the high places in the wilderness: of the sword of the Lord shall devour from the one end of the land, even to thee (other) end of the land: no flesh shall have peace. 13 m To wit, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. They have so when wheat, and reaped thorns: they were n They 〈◊〉 the sins of the people. sick, (and) had no profit: and they were ashamed of o For instead of amendment you 〈◊〉 worse and worse as God's plagues testified. your fruits, because of the fierce wrath of the Lord 14 Thus says the Lord against all mine evil p Meaning, the wicked enemies of his Church which 〈◊〉 his name, and who me he would 〈◊〉 after that he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his people. neighbours, that touch the inheritance, which I have caused my people Israel to in herite, Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, & pluck out the house of Iudáh from among them. 15 And after that I have plucked them out, I q After that I have punished the Gentiles, I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 upon them. will return, and have compassion on them, & will bring again every man to his heritage, and every man to his land. 16 And if they will learn the r The true doctrine and manner to 〈◊〉 God. ways of my people, to sweeare by my Name, [ s Read Chap. 〈◊〉, 2. The Lord liveth, as they taught my people, to swear by Báal] then shall they be buy It t They shallbe of the number of the faithful, and have a place in my Church. in the mids of my people. 17 But if they will not obey, then will I utterly pluck up, & destroy that nation, says the Lord CHAP. XIII. The 〈◊〉 of the jews is prefigured. 〈◊〉 Why Israel was received to be the people of God, and why they were forsaken. 15 He exhorteth them repentance. 1 THus says the Lord unto me, Go, and buy thee a linen girdle, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water. 2 So I bought the girdle according to the commandment of the Lord, and put it upon my loins. 3 And the word of the Lord came unto me the second time, saying. 4 Take the girdle that thou hast bought, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to ward a Because this river Peráth or Eubella 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Jerusalem, it is evident, that this was a vision whereby was signified that the 〈◊〉 should pass ever Euphrates to be captives in Babylon & there for length of time should 〈◊〉 to be rotten: although they were joined to the Lord before as a 〈◊〉 about man. Peráth, and hide it there in the cleft of the rock. 5 So I went, and hide it by Peráth, as the Lord had commanded me. 6 And after many days, the Lord said unto me Arise, go to ward Peráth, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. 7 The a went I to Peráth, and digged, and took the girdle from the place where I had hide it, and behold, the girdle was corrupt, (and) was profitable for nothing. 8 Then the word of the Lord came unto me saying, 9 Thus says the Lord, After this manner will I destroy the pride of Iudáh, and the great pride of jerusalem. 10 This wicked people have refused to hear my word, and walk after the stubbornness of their own heart, and walk after other gods to serve them, and to worship them: therefore they shallbe as this girdle, which is profitable to nothing. 11 For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I tied to me the whole house of Israel, & the whole house of Iudáh, says the LORD, that they might be people: that they might have a name and praise, and glory, but they would not hear! 12 Therefore thou shalt say unto them this word, Thus says the Lord GOD of Israel, Every b Every one of you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 With spiritual d: unkennes, & he Without all knowledge to 〈◊〉 how to help yourselves. bottle shallbe filled with wine, and they shall say unto thee, Do we not know that every bottle shallbe filled with wine? 13 Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the Kings that fit upon the throne of David, and the Priests and the Prophets and all the inhabitans of jerusalém with drunk ennes. 14 And I c It shallbe as 〈◊〉 me to de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 as it is for a man to break earthen 〈◊〉. will shall them one 〈◊〉 nother, even the fathers and the sons together, 〈◊〉 the Lord: I will not spare, I will not pity nor have compassion, but destroy them. 15 Hear and give ear, be not proud: for the Lord hath spoken it. 16 Give glory to the Lord your God before he bring d That is, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 by the Babylonians, Isa. 8, 22. darkness, and or ever your feet stumble in the dark mountains, and while you look for e Meaning, for help and support of the Egyptians light, he turn it into the shadow of death (and) make it as 〈◊〉. 17 But if you will not hear this, my soul shall f You shall surely be led away 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, according to mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 toward you, shall Weep, and lament for your 〈◊〉. weep in secret for (your) pride, and mine eye shall weep and drop down tears, because the Lord's flock is carried away captive. 18 Say unto the g For 〈◊〉 & his mother ren dread them 〈◊〉 by leremiáhs' counsel to the King of Babylon 2 King. 24, 12. King and to the Queen, Humble yourselves, sit down, for the crow ne of your glory shall come down from your heads. 19 The cities of h That is, of Iudáh which lieth Southward from Babylon. the South shallbe shut up, and no man shall open them: all Iudáh shall be carried a way captive: it shallbe wholly carried away captive. 20 Lift up your eyes and he hold them that come from the North, where is the i He asketh the King, where his people is become flock that was given thee, (even) thy beautiful flock 21 What will't thou say, when he shall visit thee [for thou hast k By seeking to strangers for help thou haste made them skilful to fight against thee. taught them to be captains (and) as chief over thee] shall not sorrow take thee as a woman in travail? 22 And if thou say in thy heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the multitude of thy iniquities are thy skirts l Thy 〈◊〉 of high 〈◊〉 shall be pulled of and thy 〈◊〉 seen. discovered (and) thy heel's made bore. 23 Can the black Moore change his skin? or the leopard his spots? (then) maieye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. 24 Therefore will I scatter them, as the stubble that is taken away with the South wind. 25 That is thy portion, (and) the part of thy measures from me, says the Lord, because thou hast for got me and trusted in lies. 26 Therefore I have also discovered thy skirts upon thy face, m As thy iniquities have been manifest to all the World: so shall thy shame, and punishment. that thy shame may appear. 27 I have seen thy adulteries, and thy n He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to hocses inflamed after mates. neying, the filthiness of thy whoredom on the hills in o There is no pla ceso hie nor lo, Where as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉kes and signs of thine 〈◊〉 appear not. the fields, (and) thy abominations. woe unto thee, oh 〈◊〉: will't thou not be made clean? when shall it once be. CHAP. XIIII. 1 Of the death that should come 〈◊〉 The prayer of the people ask mercy of the Lord 10 The 〈◊〉 people are not herded. 12 Of prayer, fasting, and of 〈◊〉 Prophets that seduce the people. 1 THe word of the Lord that came unto jeremiáh, 〈◊〉 the a Which came for lack of rain as vers. 4. “ Or, 〈◊〉. dearth. 2 Iudáh hath mourned, and the gates thereof are desolate, they have been b The word signifieth to be made black, and so is here taken for extreme sorrow. brought to heaviness unto the ground, and the cry of Jerusalem goeth up. 3 And their nobles have sent their inferiors to the water, who came to the wells, (and) found no water: they returned with their vessels empty: they were ashamed and confounded, and c To Wit, With ashes in token of sorrow. covered their heads. 4 For the ground was destroyed, because there was no rain in the earth: the plowmen were ashamed, (and) covered their heads. 5 Yea, the hind also calved in the 〈◊〉, and for soak d Meaning, that the 〈◊〉 beasts for drought Were compelled to for sake their young, 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 re, and ogo seek water which they cold not find. it, because there was no grass. 6 And the wild asses, did stand in the high pla ces, and drew in their wind like e Which are so 〈◊〉 of nature, that 〈◊〉 can not be couled with drinking of water, but 〈◊〉 gape for the 〈◊〉 to refresh them. dragons: their eyes did fail, because there was no grass. 7 f He showeth the only way to remedy God's 〈◊〉, Which is by unfeigned confession of our sins, and 〈◊〉 to him by repentance. O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, deal (with us) according to thy Name: for our rebellions are many, we sinned against thee. 8 O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in the time of trouble, why art thou as a 〈◊〉ger in the land, as one that passeth by to tarry for a 〈◊〉 g That taketh no care for us. 9 Why art thou as a man astonied, and as h As one that ha' the strength to help, and yet is afraid to put to his hands. a strong man that can not help? yet 〈◊〉, o Lord, art in the mids of us, and thy Name is called upon us: forsake us not. 10 Thus saith the Lord unto this people Thus have they delighted to wander: they have not refrained their feet, therefore the Lord hath no delight in them: (but) he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins. 11 Then said the Lord unto me, i Read Chap. 7. 16 end 〈◊〉, 14. Thou shalt not pray to do this people good. 12 When they fast, I will not hear their cry, and when they offer burned 〈◊〉, and an 〈◊〉, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine and by the pestilence. 13 Then answered I, Ah Lord God, behold, the k He pitieth the people, and 〈◊〉 the false pro phetes, Which 〈◊〉 them: but the Lord answered, that both the Prophets Which deceived and the 〈◊〉, Which suffered themselves to be 〈◊〉, shall 〈◊〉. Chap. 〈◊〉. 15. and 27 〈◊〉. & 29 8. Chap. 23. 21, and 27. 21. and 17. 8. Prophets say unto them, You shall not see the sword, neither shall famine come upon you, but I will give you assured peace, in this place. 14 Then the Lord said unto me, The Prophets' prophecielies in my Nawe, * I have not sent them, neither did I command them, neither spoke I unto them, (but) they prophecy unto you a false vision, and divination, and 〈◊〉, and deceitfulness of their own heart. 15 Therefore thus saith the Lord, Concerning the Prophets that propheciein my Name, whom I have not sent, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land, by sword and famine shall those Prophets be consumed. 16 And the people to whom these Prophets do prophecy, shallbe cast out in the streets l The false Prophets promised peace, and assurance, but 〈◊〉 calleth to tears, and 〈◊〉 for their affliction, which is at hand, 〈◊〉 Chap. 9 1. lament. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, and and 2. 18. of Jerusalem, because of the famine, and the sword, and there shallbe none to bury them, (both) they, and their wives, and their sons, and I their daughters: for I will power their wickedness upon them. 17 Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them, Let mine eyes drop down i Read Chap. 7. 16 end 〈◊〉, 14. tears night and day without ceasing: for the virgin daughter of my people is destroyed with a great destruction, (and) with a sore grievous plague. 18 For if I go into the field, behold the slain with the sword: and if I entre into the city, behold them that are sick for hunger also: more over the Prophet also and the Priest go a wandering m Both high, and love shallbe led 〈◊〉 into Babylon. into a land that they know not. 19 Hast thou utterly rejected n Though the 〈◊〉 phet known that God had 〈◊〉 of the multitude, which were 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet he was assured that for his promise sake he would have still a Church, for the which he prayeth, judah, or hath thy soul abhorred Zion? Why haste thou smitten us, that we can not be healed? We looked for peace, and there is no good, and for the time of health, and behold trouble. 20 We o He teacheth the Church a for me of prayer, to humble to God by true 〈◊〉 ce, which is the only mean to avoid this fami ne, which was the 〈◊〉 of God's plagues. acknowledge, o Lord, our wickedness (and) the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee. 21 Do not abhor (us:) for thy Names sake cast not down the throne of the glory: remember (and) break not thy covenant with us. 22 Are there any among the p Meaning, their 〈◊〉. read Cham 20. 〈◊〉. vanities of the Gentiles, that can give rain? or can the heavens give showers? is it not thou, o Lord our God! therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things. CHAP. XU. 1 The Lord would hear no prayer for the jews. 3 But threateneth to destroy them with four plagues. 1 THen said the Lord unto me, a Meaning, that if there were any man living 〈◊〉 with so great zeal toward the people, as were these two, yet that he would not grant this request, foras much as he had 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, (yet) 〈◊〉 ne affection cold not be toward his people: cast (them) out of my sight, and let them depart. 2 And if they say unto thee, Whether shall we depart? then tell them, Thus saith the Lord, * such as are (appointed) to death, unto death: and such as are for the sword, to the Ezek. 〈◊〉. 14. sword, and such as are for the famine to the 〈◊〉 11. 9 famine, and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity. 3 And I will appoint over them four kinds, c The word 〈◊〉 to run to and fro for fear, and unqu 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 as did Kain. says the Lord, the sword to slay, and the b The dogs, birds and beasts should devour them, that were slain. dogs to tear in pieces, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth to devour, and to destroy. 4 I will 〈◊〉 them also in all kingdoms of d Not that the people was 〈◊〉 shed for the King's sin only, but for their 〈◊〉 sins also, because they 〈◊〉 to his 〈◊〉. 2. King. 〈◊〉. 9 the earth, 〈◊〉 because of 〈◊〉 the son of Hezekiah King of Iudáh, for that which he did in Jerusalem. 5 Who shall then have pity upon thee, o Jerusalem? or who shall be sorry for thee? or who shall go to pray for thy peace? 6 Thou hast forsaken me, says the Lord, (and) go backward: therefore will I stretch out mine hand against thee, and destroy thee: (for) I e That is, I Will not call back my 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more. am weary with repenting. 7 And I will scatter them with the fan f Meaning, the 〈◊〉. in the gates of the earth: I have wasted, (and) destroyed my people, (yet) they would notreturne from their ways. 8 Their widows g Because I had 〈◊〉 their house bands. are increased by my above the sand of the sea: I have brought upon them, (and) against the “ Or, mother. assembly of the young men a destroyer at none day, I have cau sed (him) to fall upon them, (and) the city suddenly, and “ O, 〈◊〉. speedily. 9 She that hath born h She that had many, lost all her 〈◊〉. seven, hath been made weak: her heart ha' the failed: the sun hath failed i 〈◊〉 Was 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of her prosperity. her, while it was day: she hath been confounded, and ashamed, and the residue of them will I deliver unto the sword before their enemies, says the Lord 10 ¶ k 〈◊〉 are the Propheres 〈◊〉, complaining of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 people, and that he was reser 〈◊〉 to so wicked a time 〈◊〉 also he showeth 〈◊〉 is the condition of God's 〈◊〉: to wit, to have all the 〈◊〉 against them, though 〈◊〉 give none occasion. woe is me, my mother, that thou hast borne me, a contentious man, and a man that striveth with the whole earth: I have neither l Which is an 〈◊〉 casion of contention and hatred. lent on usury, normen have lent unto me on usury: (yet) every one doth curse me. 11 The Lord laid, m In this perple Xitie the Lord comforted me, and said that my last days should be 〈◊〉: and by the enemy he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Nebuzarden the captain of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 gave 〈◊〉 the choice either to remain in his 〈◊〉, or to go whether he 〈◊〉 by the enemy he means the Iews, 〈◊〉 should afterward know jeremiahs' fidelity, and therefore favour him. Surely thy remnant shall have wealth: surely I will 'cause thy enemy to entreat thee in the time of trouble, and in the time of affliction. 12 Shall the n As for the 〈◊〉 i'll though they seemed strong as 〈◊〉, yet should they not be able to resist the 〈◊〉 iron of Babylon but should be led captaves. iron break the iron, and the bras se (that cometh) from the North? 13 Thy substance and thy treasures will I give to be spoilt without “ 〈◊〉, ransom. gain, and that for allthy sins even in all thy borders. 14 And I will make thee to go with thy enemies into a land that thou knowest not: for a 〈◊〉 is kindled in mine anger, (which) 〈◊〉 burn you. 15 O Lord, thou knowest, remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my o He speaketh not this for desire of revengeance, but wishing that God would deliver his Church of them whom he knew to be 〈◊〉, and in corrigible. persecutors: take me not a way in the continuance of thy anger: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke. 16 Thy words were found (by me,) and I did p I 〈◊〉 them which as great 〈◊〉 as he, that is astamished 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. eat them, and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoy 〈◊〉 of mine heart: for thy Name is called upon me, o Lord, God of hosts. 17 I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, net her did I rejoice, but sat alone q I had nothing a do with the wicked 〈◊〉 of thy word, but lamented bitterly for thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 what the 〈◊〉 should do 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tokens of Cod's anger. because of thy plague: for thou last filled me with indignation. 18 Why is mine heaviness continual? and my plague desperate (and) can not be healed? (why) art thou unto me r And hast 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me according to thy 〈◊〉 When ein appeareth, that in the Saints of GOD is imperfection of 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as Chap. 〈◊〉. 7. as a liar, (and as) waters that fail. 19 Therefore thus says the Lord, If thou s If thou 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and faithfully execute thy 〈◊〉 return, then will I bring thee again, (〈◊〉) thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take away the t That is, seek to win he good from the bad. precious from the vile, thou shalt be u To wit, 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Chap 1. 18. and as here 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 20. according to my word: let them return x Conform not 〈◊〉 no their wickedness, but let them folo 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. unto thee, but return not thou unto them. 20 And I will make thee unto this people a strong brazen wall, and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not y I will arm thee with an 〈◊〉 strength and constancy, 〈◊〉 that all the powers of the worlds hall not overcome thee. prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, says the Lord 21 And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the tyrants. CHAP. XVI. 2 The Lord forbidding Jere miah to marry, 〈◊〉 him what should be the afflictions upon judah 13 The captivity of 〈◊〉 Their deliverance. 19 The calling of the 〈◊〉. 1 THe word of the Lord came also unto me, saying. 2 Thou shalt not take a Meaning, that the affliction should be so horrible 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that wife, and children should but increase his sorrow. thee a wife, nor have sons nor daughters in this place. 3 For thus says the Lord concerning the sons, and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bear them, and concerning their fat hers, that be get them in this land. 4 They shall die of deaths (and) diseases: they shall not be lamented, neither shall they be buried, (but) they shallbe as dung upon the earth, and they shallbe consumed by the sword, and by famine, and their carcases shallbe meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth. 5 For thus says the Lord, b Signifying that the affliction should be so great that one should not have leisure to comfort another. Entre not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament, nor be moved for them: for I have taken my peace from this people, saith the Lord, (even) mercy and compassion. 6 Both the great, and the small shall die in this land: they shall not be buried, neither shall men lament for them c That is, should not rend their clotheses in sign of mourning. nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them. 7 They shall not stretch out (the hands) for them in the mourning to comfort them for the dead, neither shall they give them the d For in these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all consolarion and 〈◊〉 shallbe in vain. cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother. 8 Thou shaltnotalso go into the house of feasting to sit with them to eat and to drink. 9 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will 'cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, even in your days the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness the voice of the bride groom and the voice of the bride. 10 And when thou shalt show this people all these words, and they shall say unto thee, * Wherefore hath the Lord pronounced all Chap. 5, 19 this great plague against us? or what is e Because 〈◊〉 wicked are always 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 their ownesinnes, and murmur against God's judgements as though he had no just 〈◊〉 to punish 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 him what to answer. Chap. 7, 25. our iniquity? and what is our sin that we have committed against the Lord our God? 11 Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, says the Lord and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my Law, 12 [* And you have done worse than your fathers for behold, you walk every one after the stubbornness of his wicked heart, and will not hear me] 13 Therefore will I drive you out of this land in Chap. 23, 7. to a land that you know not, (neither) you, nor your fathers, & there shall you serve other god's day and night: for I will show you 〈◊〉 grace. 14 * Behold, therefore, says the LORD, the days come that it shall no more be said, The Lord liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt, 15 But the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel f Signifying the 〈◊〉 or their deliverance out of Babylon 〈◊〉 beso great, that it should abolish 〈◊〉 of their deliverance from 〈◊〉 but he hath here chief respect to the 〈◊〉 deliverance under 〈◊〉. from the land of the North, and from all the lands where he had scattered them, and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers. 16 Behold, says the Lord, I will sand out many g 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 who should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 such fort that if 〈◊〉 escaped the 〈◊〉, the other should take them. fishers, and they shall fish them, and after, will I sand out many hunters, & they shall bunt them from every muntaine and from every hill, and out of the caves of the rocks. 17 For mine eyes (are) upon all their ways: they are not hide from my face, neither is their iniquity hide from mine eyes. 18 And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double, because they have defiled my land, (and) have filled mine inheritance with their filthy h That is, their sons & daughters, 〈◊〉 they offered to 〈◊〉 carrions and their abominations. 19 O Lord, (thou art) my i He wondereth at the great mercy of God in this deliverance, which shall not only ex tend to the 〈◊〉, but also the Gentiles. force, and my strength & my refuge in the day of affliction: the Gen tiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the world, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited k Our fathers were most vile 〈◊〉: therefore it cometh only of God's mercy, that he performeth his promise, and hath not utterly cast us of. lies, (and) vanity, wherein there was no profit. 20 Shall a man make gods unto himself, & they are no gods? 21 Behold, therefore I will this once l 〈◊〉 shall once again feel my power, & mercy for their 〈◊〉 ce, that they 〈◊〉 learn to 〈◊〉 me. teach them: I will show them mine hand & my power, & they shall know that my Name is the Lord CHAP. XVII. 1 The 〈◊〉 of the jews. 5 Cursed be those that put their confidence in man. 9 Man's heart is wicked. 10 God is the searcher of the heart. 13 The living waters are forsaken, 21 The right keeping of the Sabbath commanded. 1 THe sin of Iudáh is a The remembrance of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God can not pass, albeit for a time he defer the punishment, for it shallbe manifest to men and Angels. written with a pen of iron, (and) with the point of a diamond, (and) graven upon the b In stead of the Law of God, they have 〈◊〉 ido 〈◊〉 & all abominations in their heart. table of their heart, and upon the horns of your c 〈◊〉 sins appear in all the altars that you have 〈◊〉 to ido les. altars. 2 d Some read, So that their children remember their altars 〈◊〉 is follow 〈◊〉 father's wickedness. They remember their altars as their children, with their groves by the green trees upon the high hills. 3 e zion that was my 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as a waste field. O my mountain in the field, I will give thy substance, (&) all thy treasures to be spoilt, for the sin of thy high places through out all thy borders. 4 And thou shalt rest, f Because thou wouldest not give the land 〈◊〉 at such times, 〈◊〉 and years as I appointed, thou shalt here after be 〈◊〉 away, & it 〈◊〉 for lack of labourers. & in thee (shallbe arrest) from thy heritage that I gave thee, and I will 'cause thee to serve thy enemies in the land, which thou knowest not: for you have kindled a fire in mine anger, (which) shall burn for ever. 5 ¶ Thus says the Lord, g The jews were 〈◊〉 to world lie policies, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to make themselves 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 of the Egyptians Isa. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 angers, and in the mean season did not depend on God, & 〈◊〉 he denounceth God's plagues against them, showing that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man to God, which is 〈◊〉, Isa. 2, 22. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 6. Cursed (be) the man that trusteth in man, & maketh flesh his arm and withdraweth his heart from the Lord 6 For he shallbe like the heath in the wilderness, and shall not see when (any) good cometh, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land, and not inhabited. 7 Blessed (be) the man, that trusteth in the Lord and whose hope the Lord is. 8 h Read 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. For he shallbe as a tre that is planted by the water, which spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not feel when the heat cometh, but her leaf shallbe green, and shall not care for the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. 9 i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wicked have ever some excuse 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 he showeth, that their own 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 deceive them & 〈◊〉 them to these in 〈◊〉: but God will examine their deeds by the malice of their hearts, 〈◊〉 Sam. 16, 7. 〈◊〉. chro. 28. 9, psal. 7, 10. cha 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, and 20, 12, Revel 2, 13. The heart is deceitful and wicked above all things, who can know it? 10 I the Lord search the heart, (and) try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, (and) according to the fruit of his works. 11 k As the patriche by 〈◊〉 gathereth 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which they so that she is not their dam: so the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is forsaken of his ri 〈◊〉, because he cometh by them falsely. (As) the partridge gathered (the young,) which she hath not brought forth: (so) he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the mids of his days, and at his end shallbe a fool. 12 (As) a glorious throne l She wing that the 〈◊〉 aught to 〈◊〉 in nothing, but in God who doth exalt his, and hath left a 〈◊〉 of his favour in his Temple exalted from the beginning, (so is) the place of our Sanctuary. 13 O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee, shallbe confounded: they that depart from thee, shallbe written m Their name's snal not be registered in the book of life. in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the foun ta'en of living waters. 14 heal me, o Lord, and I shallbe whole: n 〈◊〉 desireth God to preserve him that he fall not into 〈◊〉 considering the great 〈◊〉 of Godsworde, and the multitude that fall 〈◊〉 God. save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. 15 Behold, o The wicked say that my prophecy shall not come to pass because 〈◊〉 the time of thy vengeance. they say unto me, Where is the word of the Lord? letit come now. 16 But p I am assured of my 〈◊〉, and therefore know that the thing which thou speakest by me, shall come to pass, & that I speak not of any worldly 〈◊〉. I have not trust in myself for a pastor after thee, neither have I desired the day of misery, thou knowest: that which came out of my lips, was (right) before thee. 17 Be not q How soever the wicked deal 〈◊〉 withme yet let me find comfort in thee. terrible unto me: thou art mine hope in the day of adversity. 18 Let them be confounded, that persecute me but let not me be confounded: let them be afraid, but let not me be afraid: bring upon them the day of adversity, r Read Chap. 11, 20. & destroy them with double destruction. 19 Thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go and stand in the s where as thy doctrine may be best understand both of 〈◊〉 & low gate of the children of the people, whereby the Kings of Iudáh come in, & by the which they go out, & in all the gates of Jerusalem, 20 And say unto them, Hear the word of the Lord, you Kings of Iudáh, and all 〈◊〉 udáh, and all the in habitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates. 21 Thus 〈◊〉 the Lord, Take heed to your souls, and bear no burden in the t By naming the 〈◊〉 day, he comprehendeth the thing, that is thereby signified: for if they transgressed in the ceremony they 〈◊〉 needs be culpable of the rest, read Exo. 20 8. and by the 〈◊〉 king of this one commandment, he maketh them transgressors of the whole Law, for as much as the first and second table are contei nedherein. Sabbath day nor bring it in by the gates of Jerusalem. 22 neither carry forth burdens out of your houses in the Sabbath day: neither do you any work, but sanctify the Sabbath, as I commanded your fathers. 23 But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ears, but made their necks stiff and would notheare, nor receive correction. 24 Nevertheless if you will hear me, says the Lord, and be are no burden through the gates of the city in the Sabbath day, but 〈◊〉 fie the Sabbath day, so that you do no work therein. 25 Then shall the Kings and the princes entre in at the gates of this city, and shall sit * Chap 〈◊〉, 4. upon the throne of David, and shall ride upon charets, and upon horses, (both) they and their princes, the men of Iudáh, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever. 26 And they shall come from the cities of Iudáh and from about jerusalém, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the plain, and from the mountains, and from the South, 〈◊〉 shall bring burned offerings, and sacrifices, and meat offerings, and incense, (&) shall bring sacrifice of praise into the House of the Lord 27 But if you will not hear me to sanctify the Sabbath day, and not to bear, a burden nor to go through the gates of Jerusalem in the Sabbath day, then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched. CHAP. XVIII. 2 God showeth by the example of a potter, that it is in his power to destroy the dispicers of his word. 18 The conspiracy of 〈◊〉 Jews against 〈◊〉. 19 His prayer against his adversaries. 1 THe word which came to jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 2 Arise, & go down into the potter's house, & there shall I show thee my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, & behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of a As the 〈◊〉 hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the clay to make what pot he will or to break them, when he hath made them: so have I power 〈◊〉 you to do with you as seemeth good to me, Isa. 45, 9 Wisd. 15, 7. rom. 9, 20. clay, was broken in the hand of the potter, so he returned, & made it another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. 5 Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 6 O house of Israel, can not I do with you as this potter, says the LORD? behold, as the clay (is) in the potter's hand, so are you in mine hand, oh house of Israel. 7 I will speak suddenly against a nation or a against a kingdom to pluck it up, and to root it out and to destroy it. 8 But if this nation against whom I have pronounced, turn from their wickedness, I will b When the Scripture attribureth repentance unto God, it isnot that he doth contrary to that which he hath ordained in his secret 〈◊〉 sell: but when he threateneth, it is a calling to repentance, and when he giveth māgra ce to repent, the threatening (which ever 〈◊〉 a condition in it) taketh no place: and this the Scripture calleth 〈◊〉 in God because it so 〈◊〉 to man's judgement. repent of the plague that I thought to bring upon them. 9 And I will speak suddenly concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom to build it and to plant it. 10 But if it do evil in my sight and hear not my voice, I will repent of the good that I thought to do for them. 11 Speak thou now therefore unto the men of Iudáh, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying. Thus says the Lord, Behold, I prepare a plague for you, & purpose a thing against you: return you therefore every one from his evil way, and make your ways & your works good. 12 But they said c As men that had no remorse, but were altogether bend to 〈◊〉 and to their own self wil desperately, Surely we will walk after our own imaginations and do every man (after) the stubbornness of his wicked heart. 13 Therefore thus says the Lord, Ask now among the heathen, who hath herded such things? the virgin of Israel hath done very filthily. 14 Will a man forsake the snow of Lebanonn, (which cometh) from the rock of the field? d As no man that hath thirst, refuseth fresh conduit waters which he hath at home, to go & seek 〈◊〉 abroad to 〈◊〉 his thirst so theyought not to seek for help & secure at 〈◊〉 & leave God which was present with them. or shall the 〈◊〉 slowing waters, that come from another place, be forsaken? 15 Because my people hath forgotten me, (&) have burned incense to vanity, and (their Prophets) have 'cause them to stumble in their ways (from) the e That is, the way of truth, which God had taught by his Law, read chap. 6, 16. ancient ways to walk in f I will show mine anger and not my favour toward them. the paths (and) way that is not trodden, 16 To make their land desolate (&) a perpetual derision, (so that) every one that passeth there by, shallbe astonished and wag his head, 17 I will scatter them with an East wind before the enemy: I will she we them the back and not the face in the day of their destruction. 18 Then said they, Come, and let us imagine some devise against jeremiáh: for the Law g This argument the wicked have ever used against the servants of God, The Church can not err: we are the Church, & therefore 〈◊〉 ever speaketh against us, they aught to die, 〈◊〉 King. 22, 24. cha. 7 4 & 20, 〈◊〉 mala. 2, 4, & thus the false Church 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 Church, which standeth not in outward pomp and in multitude but is known by the graces of the holy 〈◊〉. shall not perish from the Priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the Prophet: come, and let us smite him with the h Let us slander him and accuse him: for we shallbe believed. tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words. 19 Hearken unto me, o Lord, and hear the voy ce of them that contend with me. 20 Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul: remember that I stood before thee, to speak good for them, (and) to turn away thy wrath from them. 21 Therefore, i Seeing the 〈◊〉 nace 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, which grew daily more and more, the Prophet beingmoved with God's Spirit, without my 〈◊〉 affection 〈◊〉 for their destruction because he known that it 〈◊〉 tend to God's glory, and 〈◊〉 of his Church. deliver up their children to famine, and let them drop away by the force of the sword, and let their wives be rob of their children, and be widows: and let their husbands be put to death, (and) let their youngmen be slain by the sword in the battle. 22 Let the cry be herded from their houses, when thou shalt bring an host suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hide snares for my feet. 23 Yet Lord thou knowest all their counsel against me (tendeth) to death: forgive not their iniquity, neither put out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee: deal (thus) with them in the time of thy anger. CHAP. XIX. He prophesieth the destruction of Jerusalem for the contempt and despising of the word of God 1 THus said the Lord, Go, and buy an earthen bottle of a potter, & (take) of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the Priests, 2 And go forth unto the vallei of Ben-hinnom, which is by the entry of the “ Or, gate of the son. East gate & thou shalt preach there the words, that I shall tell thee, 3 And shalt say, Hear you the word of the Lord, 〈◊〉 Kings of 〈◊〉, and inhabitants of a By Kings here and in other places are meant counsellors and governor of 〈◊〉 people: which he called the 〈◊〉. vers. 〈◊〉. Jerusalem, Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will bring a 〈◊〉 upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall b Read of this 〈◊〉. tingle. 4 Because they have forsaken me, and profaned this place, and have burned incense in it unto other gods, whom (neither) they, nor 1. Sam. 3. 11. their fathers have known, nor the Kings of judáh [they have filled this place also with the blood of innocents, 5 And they have built the high places of Báal, to burn their sons with fire for burned offerings unto Báal, which I c Whereby is de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 what so ever is not 〈◊〉 by God's word touching his service, is 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉. commanded not, nor spoke it, neither came it into my mind] 6 Therefore behold, the days come, says the Lord, that this place shall no more be called d Read Chap. 7. 〈◊〉 & 2 King 23. 10 Isa. 30. 33. 〈◊〉, north vallei of Benhinnóm, but the vallei of slaughter. 7 And I will bring the counsel of Iudáh and Jerusalem to nought in this place, and I will 'cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hand of them that seek their lives: and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the field. 8 * And I will make this city desolate and an Chap. 18. 16. & 49. 30. & 50. 13. hissing, (so that) every one that passeth there by, shallbe astonished and hiss because of all the plagues thereof. 9 * And 〈◊〉 will feed them with the flesh of their 〈◊〉. 28. 〈◊〉. sons and with the flesh of their daughters Lament. 4 10. and every one shall eat the flesh of his friend in the siege and straitness, where with their enemies thatseke their lives, shall hold them straight. 10 Then shalt thou break the bottle in the sight of the men that go with thee, 11 And shalt say unto them, Thus says the Lord of hosts, Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a e This 〈◊〉 le sign was to confirm them 〈◊〉 the assurance of this plague, which 〈◊〉 Lord 〈◊〉 by his Prophet. potter's vessel, that can not be made whole again, & theishal bury (them) in Tompheth till there be no place to bury. 12 Thus will do unto this place, says the Lord and to the inhabitans thereof, and I will make this city like Tompheth. 13 For the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the Kings of Iudáh shallbe defiled as the place of Tompheth, because of all the f He 〈◊〉 the greatrage of the 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 no place 〈◊〉 from their abominations, inso much as they 〈◊〉 their own houses therewith aswe see yet among 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. houses upon whose g Read Deut. 22. 8. rofes they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, & have powered out drink offerings unto other goods. 14 Then came jeremiah from Topheth, where the Lord had sent him to prophecy, and he stood in the court of the Lords house, & said to all the people. 15 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will bring upon this city, & upon all her towns, all the plagues that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, and would notheare my words. CHAP. XX. 2 jeremiáh is smitten and cast into prison for preaching of the word of God. 3 He prophesieth the 〈◊〉 of Babylon. 7 He complaineth that he is a mocking stock for the word of God. 9 He is compelled by the spirit to preach the word. 1 WHen Pashúr, the son of Immér, the Priest, which was appointed governor in the House of the Lord, herded that jeremiáh prophesied these things, 2 Then Pashúr smote jeremiáh the Prophet, and put him in the a Thuswe 〈◊〉 the thing 〈◊〉 neither the King nor the princes nor the people dared 〈◊〉 against the Prophet of God, this priest as a chief instrument of Satan first 〈◊〉 read Chap. 18. 18. stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin which was by the How see of the Lord 3 And on the morning, Pashúr brought jeremiáh out of the stocks. Then said jeremiáh unto him, The Lord hath not called thy name Pashúr, but “ Or, fear round 〈◊〉. Magór-missabib. 4 For thus says the Lord, Behold, I will make thee to be a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends, and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thy eyes shall behold it, and I will give all Iudáh into the hand of 〈◊〉 King of Babel, and he shall carry them captive into Babel, and shall slay them with the sword. 5 Moreover I will deliver all the substance of this city, and all the labours thereof and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the Kings of Iudáh will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them away and carry them to Babel. 6 And thou Pashunr, and all that devil in thy house, shall go into captivity, and thou shalt come to Babel, and there thou shalt die, and shalt be buried there, thou & all thy b Which have suffered themselves to be 〈◊〉 by thy false prophecies. friends to whom thou hast prophesied lies. 7 O Lord thou hast deceived me, and I am c Herein appeareth the impatiency. which of ten-times overcometh 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see not 〈◊〉 labours to profit, and also 〈◊〉 their own weakness, read chap. 15 18. deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast d Thou diddest thrust me forth to this work against my wil prevailed: I am in derision daily: every one mocketh me. 8 For since I spoke, I cried out of wrong, and proclaimed e He showeth that he did his office in that he reproved the people of their vices and threatened them with God's judgements: but because he was 〈◊〉 and persecuted for this, he was discouraged and though to have ceased to preach, save that God's Spirit did force him thereunto. desolation: therefore the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and in derision daily. 9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his Name. But (his word) was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with for bearing, and I cold not (stay.) 10 For I had herded the railing of many, (and) fear on every side. f Thus the enemies conferred together to know 〈◊〉 they had herded him say that they might accuse him thereof, read. Declare, (said they) and we will declare it: all my familiars watched for mine halting, (saying,) It may be that he is Isa. 29. 21. deceived: so we shall prevail against him, & we shall execute our vengeance upon him. 11 g Here he 〈◊〉 how his faith did strive against 〈◊〉 and foght to the Lord for 〈◊〉. But the Lord is with me like a mighty giant therefore my persecutors shallbe over thrown, and shall not prevail, (and) shallbe great lie confounded: for they have done unwisely, (and their) everlasting shame shall never be forgotten. 12 * But, o Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, 1. Sam. 16. 7. and seest the reigns and the heart, let 1. Chro. 28. 9 me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee Psal. 7. 10. Chap. 11 20. & 17. 10. have I opened my cause. 13 Sing unto the Lord, praise you the Lord: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of the wicked. 14 ¶ h How the children of God are overcome in this 〈◊〉 of the flesh and the 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 incon 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 till God raise them up again, read 〈◊〉 3. 1, and Chap. 15. 10. Cursed (be) the day wherein I was born: and let not the day wherein my mother bore me, be blessed. 15 Cursed (be) the man, that showed my father saying, A man child is born unto thee, and comforted him. 16 And let that man be as the i Alluding to the destruction of 〈◊〉 and Gomorah, Goe 19 25. cities, which the Lord hath over turned and repented not: & let him hear the cry in the morning, and the shouting at noon tide, 17 Because he hath not slain me, (even) from the womb, or that my mother might have been my grave, or her womb a perpetual k Meaning, that the fruit thereof might never come to profit: conception. 18 How is it, (that) I came for the of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame? CHAP. XXI. He prophesieth that Zedekiáh shallbe taken, and the city 〈◊〉. 1 THe word which came unto jeremiáh from the Lord, when King Zedekiáh sent unto him Pashúr, the son of Malchiáh, & Zephaniáh, the son of Maaseáh the Priest, saying, 2 a Not that the King was touched with reapen 〈◊〉 of his sins and so sought to God, as did Heze kiáh when he 〈◊〉 to Isaiáh, 2. King. 19 1. Inquire, I pray thee of the Lord for us [for Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel maketh war against us] if so be that the LORD will deal with us according to all his wone derous works, that he may return up from us. 3 Then said jeremiáh, Thus shall you say to Zedekiáh, Isa. 37. 2. but because the Prophet might pray unto God to take this present plague away, as Pharaoh sought unto Moses Exod. 9 28. 4 Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Behold, I will b To wit, from your enemies to destroy yourselves. turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, where with you fight against the King of Babel, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the mids of this city. 5 And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand, and with a mighty arm even in anger and in wrath, and in great indignation. 6 And I will smite the inhabitants of this city, both man, and beast: they shall die of a great pestilence. 7 And after this, says the Lord, I will deliver Zedekiáh the King of Iudáh, and his servants and the people, and such as are left in this city, from the pestilence, from the sword and from the famine into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, and into the hand of those that seek their lives, and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword: he shall not spare them, neither have pity nor compassion. 8 ¶ And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus says the Lord, Behold, I set before you the c By yielding yourselves to Nebuchadnezzar way of life, and the way of d By resisting him. death. 9 * He that abideth in this city, shall die by the sword and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falls to Chap. 38. 2. the Chaldeans, that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shallbe unto him for a e As a thing recoucred from extreme danger, Chap: 38. 2, & 39, 18. and 45. 5. pray. 10 For I have set my face against this city, for evil and not for good, says the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the King of Babel, and he shall burn it with fire. 11 ¶ And (say) unto the house of the King of judah, Hear you the word of the Lord Chap. 22. 3. 12 O house of David, thus says the Lord, * Execute judgement f Be diligent to do justice. in the morning, and deliver the oppressed out of the hand of the oppressor, jest my wrath go out like fire and burn, that none can quench it, because of the wickedness of your works. 13 Behold, (I come) against thee, g Meaning, 〈◊〉salém which was buided part on the bill and part in the valley, & was compassed about with mountains. o inhabitant of the valley, (and) rock of the plain, says the Lord, which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations? 14 But I will visit you according to the fruit of your works, says the Lord, and I will kindle a fire h That is, in the houses thereof, which 〈◊〉 as thick as trees in the forest. in the forest thereof, and it shall devour round about it. CHAP. XXII. 2 He exhorteth the King to judgement and righteousness. 9 why jerusalem is brought into captivity, 11 The death of Shallúm the son of josiah is prophesied. THus said the Lord, Godowne to the house of the King of Iudáh, and speak there this thing, 2 And say, Hear the word of the Lord, o King of Iudáh, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates. 3 Thus says the Lord, * Execute you judgement Chap 21, 〈◊〉. and a This was his ordinary manner of preaching before the Kings from josiáh unto zedekiáh, which was about forty years. righteousness, & deliver the oppressed from the hand of the oppressor, and vex not the stranger, the fatherless, not the widow do no violence, nor shed innocent blood in this place. 4 For if you do this thing, then shall the Kings sitting upon the throne of David enter in by Chap. 17, 25. the 〈◊〉 of this house, * and ride upon charets, and upon horses, (both) he and his servants and his people. 5 But if you will not hear these words, I b Showing that there his none greater than he is, Ebr. 6, 13 and that he will most certainly 〈◊〉 his oath. swear by myself, says the Lord, that this house shallbe waste. 6 For thus hath the Lord spoken upon the King's house of Iudáh, Thou art c He compareth Jerusalem to Gilead, which was beyond Jordan, and the beauty of judeáh to Lebanon. Gilád unto me, (and) the head of Lebanonn, (yet) surely I will make thee a wilderness (and as) cities not inhabited, 7 And I will d The Hebrew word signifieth to sanctify, because the Lord doth dedicated to his use & purpose such as he prepareth to 〈◊〉 his work, Isa. 13, 〈◊〉. chap. 6, 4. and 12 3 prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons, and they shall cut down thy chief e Thy buildings made of 〈◊〉 trees. cedar trees, and cast them in the fire. 8 f As they that wonder at a thing which they thought would 〈◊〉 have come so to pas se, Deut. 29, 〈◊〉. 10 King. 9, 8. And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour wherefore hath the Lord done thus unto this great city? 9 Then shall they answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God, and worshipped other gods and served them. 10 ¶ Weep not for the dead, and be not moved for them, (but) weep for him g Signifying that they should 〈◊〉 their King: for le 〈◊〉 went forth to meet Nebuchadnezzar & yielded himself and was carried into Babylon, 2. King 24, 2. that goeth out: for he shall return no more, nor se his native country. 11 For thus says the Lord, As touching h whom some think to be 〈◊〉 and that 〈◊〉 was his grand 〈◊〉: but as seemeth this was jehoiakim, as vers. 18. Shallúm the son of josiah King of Iudáh, which reigned for Iosiáh his father, which went out of this place, he shall not return thither, 12 But he shall die in the place, whether they have led him captive, and shalse this land no more. 13 ¶ woe unto him that buildeth his house by i By bribes & 〈◊〉 unrighteousness, and his chambers without equity: he useth his neighbour without wages and giveth him not for his work. 14 He says, I will build me a wide house, and large chambers: so he will make himself large windows, and fiding with cedar and paint them with vermelon. 15 Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy k Meaning, josiah, who was not given to 〈◊〉 and superfluity, 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 with mediocrity and 〈◊〉 only delight in 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 & to do 〈◊〉 to all. father eat and drink and prospero, when he executed judgement and justice? 16 When he judged the cause of the afflicted and the ponore, he prospered: was not this be cause he knew me, says the Lord 17 But thy eyes and thy heart are but only for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, & for destru ction, (even) to do this. 18 Therefore thus says the Lord against jeho hoiakim, the son of josiah King of Iudáh, They shall l For every 〈◊〉 shall have enough to lament for himself. not lament him, (saying,) Ah, my brother, or ah, sister: neither shall they mourn for him, (saying,) Ah, lord, or ah, his glory. 19 He shallbe buried as an ass m Not honourably amongs his fathers, 〈◊〉 as ca 〈◊〉 are cast in a hole because their slink should not infect, read 2. King 24. 9 josephus Antiq. 10. 8. Writeth that the enemy slew him in the city & commanded him to be cast before the walls 〈◊〉. is buried, (even) drawn and cast for the without the gates of Jerusalem. 20 ¶ Go up to n To call to the Assyrians for help. Lebanón, and cry: shout in o For this was the way 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 to Assyria: whereby is meant 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 for the Chaldeans 〈◊〉 subdued both them and the Egyptians. Bashán and cry by the passages: for all thy lovers are destroyed. 21 I spoke unto thee when thou wast in prosperity: (but) thou saidst, I will not hear: this hath been thy manner from thy youth that thou wouldest not obey my voice. 22 The wind shall feed all thy pastors, p Both thy governeurs & they that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee, sha' 〈◊〉 away as wound. and thy lovers shall go into captivity: and then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded of all thy 〈◊〉. 23 Thou that dwellest in Lebanonn, (and) makest thy nest in the q Thou that art built of the fair cedie trees of Lebanon. cedars, how beautiful shalt thou be when sorrows come upon thee as the sorrow of a woman in travail? 24 As I live, says the Lord, though i 〈◊〉 was called 〈◊〉 or jeconiáh, whom he calleth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉, who thought 〈◊〉 kingdom 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from him, because he came of the stock of David, and therefore for the promise sake cold not be taken 〈◊〉 his house: but he abused God's 〈◊〉 mes, & therefore was justly 〈◊〉 ve of the kingdom. Coniáh the son of 〈◊〉 King of Iudáh, were the signet of my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence. 25 And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy 〈◊〉, and into the hand of them, whose face thou fearest even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel and into the hand of the Chaldeans. 26 And I will 'cause them to carry thee away, and thy mother that bore thee, into another country, where you were not born, and there shall you dye. 27 But to the land, whereunto they desire to return, they shall not return thither. 28 Is not this man Coniáh (as) a despised (and) broken idol? or (as) a vessel, wherein is no pleasure? Wherefore are they carried away, he and his seed, and cast out into a land that they know not? 29 O s He showeth that all 〈◊〉 shallbe witnesses of this 〈◊〉 plague as though it were 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 memory. earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord 30 Thus says the Lord, Writ this t 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 had no children (for after he begat Salathiél in the captivity, Match. 〈◊〉) but that none should reign after him as King. man destitute of (children,) a man that shall not prospero in his days: for there shallbe no man of his seed that shall prospero and sit upon the throne of David or bear rule any more in Iudáh. CHAP. XXIII. Against false Pastors. 5 A prophecy of the great Pastor jesus Christ. 1 WOE (be) unto a Meaning, the princes, governous and false 〈◊〉 as. Ezek. 34 2. the Pastors that destroy and scatter b For the which I have especial care and have prepared good 〈◊〉 for them. the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord 2 Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel unto the Pastors that c Whose charge 〈◊〉 to feed the floc 〈◊〉, but they eat the fruit thereof Ezek. 34, 3. feed my people, You have scattered my flock and thrust them out, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit you for the wickedness of your works, says the Lord 3 Add I will gather the d Thus the 〈◊〉 ever use to mixed the promises with the threatenings, jest the godly should be to much beaten down, and therefore he showeth how Godwil gatherhis Church after this dispersion. rennant of my sheep out of all countries, whether I had driven them, and will bring them again to their foldes, and they shall grow and increase. 4 And I will set up shepherds over them, which shall feed them: and they shall dread no more nor be afraid, neither shall any of them be lacking, says the Lord 5 Behold, The days come, says the Lord, that I will raise unto David arighteous e This prophecy is of the 〈◊〉 of the Church in the time of 〈◊〉 Christ, who is the true branch, read Isa. 11, 1. and 45, 〈◊〉. chap. 33, 15. 〈◊〉. 9, 24. branch, and a King shall reign, and prospero, and shall execute judgement, and justice in the earth. 6 In his days * judah shallbe saved ', and Israel shall devil safely, and this is the name whereby they shall call him, * The Lord our righteousness. 7 Therefore behold, the days come, says Deut. 33, 28. the Lord, that they shall no more say, The f Read Chap. 16, 13 Lord liveth, which brought up the children Chap. 33, 16. of Israel out of the land of Egypt, 8 But the Lord liveth, which brought up and led the seed of the house of Israel out of the North country and from all countries where I had scattered them, and they shall devil in their own land. 9 Mine heart breaketh within me, because of the g Meaning, the false prophets which deceive the people: wherein appeareth his great love 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his nation, read Chap. 14. 13. Prophets, all my bones shake: I am like a drunken man [and like a man whom wine hath ” Ebr. passed ever or troubled. overcome] for the presence of the Lord and for his 〈◊〉 words. 10 For the land is full of adulterets, (and because of oaths the land mourneth, the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their h They run head long to 〈◊〉kednes, and seek vain help. course isevil, & their force is not right 11 For both the Prophet and the Priest “ Or, are hypocrites. do wickedly: and their wickedness have I found in mine i My Temple is full of their idolatry and superstitions. House, says the Lord 12 Wherefore their way shallbe unto them as slippery (away) in the darkness: they shall be driven forth and fall therein: for I will bring a plague upon them, (even) the year of their visitation, says the Lord 13 And I have seen foolishness in the Prophets of Samaria, that prophesied in Báal and caused my people Israel to err. 14 I have seen also in the Prophets of Ierusalem k They which should have 〈◊〉 by my rods against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, are become worse than they filthiness: they commit adultery & walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of the wicked that none can return from his wickedness: they are all unto l Though to the world they seem holy fathers, yet I detest them as I did these abominable cities. me as Sodomm, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomoráh. 15 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts con " Or, 〈◊〉. cerning the Prophets, Behold, I will feed them with m Read Chap. 8, 14. worm wood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the Prophe tes of Jerusalem is wickedness go forth into all the land. 16 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Hear not the words of the Prophets that prophecy unto, and teach you vanity: they speak the vision of their own n which they have invented of their own brain heart (and) not out of the mouth of the Lord, 17 They say still unto them that despise me, The Lord hath said, You o Read Chap 6, 14, and 8, 11. shall have peace: and they say unto every one that walketh after the stubbornness of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. Chap. 14. 13. & 27. 〈◊〉. & 29. 8. 18 For p Thus they did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as though the word of GOD were not revealed unto him: so also spoke zedekiáh to Micháh, 1 king. 22, 4. who hath stand in the counsel of the Lord that he hath perceived and herded his word? Who hath marked his word and herded it? 19 Behold, the tempest of the Lord goeth forth in (his) wrath, and a violent whirlwind shall fall down upon the head of the wicked. 20 The anger of the Lord shall not return until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days you q Both that God hath sent me, and that my words shall be true. shall understand it plainly. 21 * I have not sent these Prophets, says the Lord, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, and yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stand in my counsel, and r He showeth the difference bet ween the true 〈◊〉 and the false, between the 〈◊〉 and the true minister had declared my words to my people, than they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the wickedness of their inventions. 23 Am I a God (at hand,) says the Lord, & not a God f 〈◊〉 not I see 〈◊〉 falsehood, howsoever you cloak it, and wheresoever you commit 〈◊〉? far of? 24 Can any hide himself in secre t I have a prophecy revealed unto me, as. Nombr. 32. 6." Ebr. It is in the heart of the prophets? places, that I shall not see him, says the Lord? Do not I fill heaven and earth, says the Lord? 25 I have herded what the Prophets said, that prophecy lies in my Name, saying, I have dreamt, I have dreamt. 26 How long?" Do the Prophets' delight to prophecy lies, even prophesying the deceit of their own heart? 27 Think they to 'cause u He showeth that Satan raiseth up false prophets to bring the people from God my people to forget my Name by their dreams, which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their forefathers have forgotten my Name for Báal? 28 The Prophet that hath a dream, let him x Let the false prophet declare that it is his own fantasy and not slander my word as though it were a cloak to cover his lies. tell adreame, and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully: y Meaning, that it is not sufficient for God's ministers to abstain from lies, and to speak the word of God: but that there be judgement in alleging it, and that it may appear to be applied to the samepurpose that it was spoken. Ezek. 3 17. what is the 1. Cor. 2. 17. and, 4. 2. chaff to the wheat, says the Lord 2. Tim 2. 15. 29 Is not my word even like a fire, says the 1 Pet 4. 11. Lord? and like an hammer, that breaketh the 〈◊〉? 30 Therefore behold, I (will come) against the Prophets, says the Lord, that z which set forth in my Name that which I 〈◊〉 not commanded. steal my 〈◊〉 every one from his neighbour. 31 Behold, I (will come) against the Prophets says the Lord, which have sweet tongues, & say, a To wit, the Lord He saith. 32 Behold, I (will come) against them that prophecy false dreams, says the Lord, and do tell them, and 'cause my people to erreby their lies, and by their slatteries, and I sand them not, nor commanded them: therefore they bring no profit unto this people, says the Lord 33 And when this people, or the Prophet, or a Priest shall ask thee, saying, What is the b The Prophets called their threa tenings God's burden, which the sinners were not able to 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 the wicked in 〈◊〉 the word, would ask of the Prophets, what was the burden, as though theiwol de lay, You seek nothing else, but to lay burdenson our shoulders: and thus they rejected theworde of God as a grievous burr den. burr den of the Lord? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, says the Lord 34 And the Prophet, or the Priest, or the people that shall say, The c Because this wordwas brought to contempt and derision, he will teach them another manner of speech, and will 'cause this word Burden to cease, and teach them to ask with revetence, What says the Lord? burden of the Lord, I will even visit every such one, and his house. 35 Thus shall you say every one to his neighbour and every one to his brother, What hath the Lord answered? and what hath the Lord spoken? 36 And the burden of the Lord shall you mention no more: for every man's d The thing which they mock and contemn, shall come upon them. word shallbe his burden: for you have perverted the words of the living God, the Lord of hosts our God. 37 Thus shalt thou say to the Prohpet, What hath the Lord answered thee? and what hath the Lord spoken? 38 And if you say, The burden of the Lord, Then thus says the Lord, Because you say this word, The burden of the Lord, and I have sent unto you, saying, You shall not say, The burden of the Lord, 39 Therefore behold I, even I will utterly ” Or, take you away. forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you & your fathers, (and cast you) out of my presence, 40 And will bring * en everlasting reproach upon Chap. 20. 11. you, and a perpetual shame which shall never be forgotten. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 The vision of the baskets of sigges 5 Signifieth that part of the people Shallbe be brought again from captivity 8 And that Zedekian and the rest of the people should be carried away. 1 THe Lord showed me, and behold, two a The good siggs signified 〈◊〉 that were go into captivity, and so saved their life, as chap. 21. 8. and the noghty siggs them 〈◊〉 remained, which were yet subject to the sword, famine and 〈◊〉. baskets of figs were set before the Ten ple of the Lord, after that Nebuchadnezzár King of Babel had carried away captive Iechoniah the son of Ichoiakim King of 〈◊〉, & the princes of Iudáh with the workmen, and cunning men of Jerusalem, & had brought them to Babel. 2 One basked (had) very good figs, (〈◊〉) like the figs that are first ripe: & the other basket (had) very noghtie figs which cold not be eaten, they were so evil. 3 Then said the Lord unto me, What seest thou, jeremiáh? And I said, 〈◊〉: the good figs very good, and the noghtie very noghtie, which can not be eaten, they are so evil. 4 Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 5 Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, Like these good figs, so will I know them that are carried away captive of judáh to be good whom I have sent out of this b whereby he approveth the yielding of 〈◊〉, and his company, because they obeyed the Prophet, who ex 〈◊〉 them thereunto. place, into the land of the Chaldeans. 6 For I will set mine eyes upon them for good, and I will bring them again to this land, and I will build them, and not destroy them, and I will plant them, and not root them out, c hich declareth that man of himself can know nothing, 〈◊〉 God give the heart and understanding. 7 And I will give them 〈◊〉 heart to know me that I am the Lord, and they shallbe my * people, and I will be their GOD: for they shall return unto me with their whole Chap. 31. 〈◊〉. heart. 〈◊〉 8. 10. 17. 8 * And as the noghtie figs which can not Chap. 29: 17. be eaten, they are so evil [surely thus says the Lord] so will I give Zedekiáh the King of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and then that devil d Which fled the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 succour. in the land of Egypt: 9 I will even give them for a terrible plague to all the kingdoms of the earth, (and) for are proche and for a proverb, for a common talk, and for a curse, in all places, where I shall cast them. 10 And I will sand the sword, the famine, and the pestilence among them, till they be consumed out of the land, that I gave unto them and to their fathers. CHAP. XXV. 1 He prophesieth that they shallbe in captivity seventy years, 12 And that after the seventy years Babylonians should be destroyed. 14 The destruction of all nations is 〈◊〉. 1 THe word that came to jeremiáh, concerning all the people of Iudáh in the a That is, in 〈◊〉 third 〈◊〉 accomplished, and in the beginning 〈◊〉 the fourth: 〈◊〉 though Nebuchadnezzar began to reign in the end of the third year of 〈◊〉 kins reign, yet that year is not here counted, because it was almost expired Dan 1. 〈◊〉. fourth year of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh that was in the first year of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel: 2 The which jeremiáh the Prophet spoke unto the people of 〈◊〉, and to all the inha bitants of Jerusalem, saying, 3 From the thirteenth year of josiáh the son of Ammón King of Iudáh, even unto b Which was the 〈◊〉 year and the ninth month of 〈◊〉 reign. this day [that is the three and twentieth year] the word of the Lord hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you c That is, I have spared no diligence or labour, Chap. 7. 13. rising early and speaking, but you would not hear. 4 And the Lord hath sent unto you all his servants the Prophets, rising early and sending (them,) but you would not hear, nor incline your ears to obey. 5 They d He showeth that the Prophets wholly with 〈◊〉 consent did labour to pull the people 〈◊〉 those vices, which then 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 wit, from 〈◊〉, & the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce of men: for under these two all other were 〈◊〉. 2 King. 17. 〈◊〉. Chap. 18. 11. and 35. 15 jouáh. 3. 8. said, Turn again now every one from his evil way, and from the wickedness of your inventions, and you shall devil in the land that the Lordhathe given unto you, and to your fathers for ever and ever. 6 And go not after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands, and I will not punish you. 7 Nevertheless you would not hear me, says the Lord, but have provoked me to anger with the works of your hands to your own hurt. 8 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts Because you have not herded my words, 9 Behold, I will sand and take (to me) all the e The Chaldeans, and all their power. families of the North, says the Lord, and Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babel my f So the wicked and 〈◊〉 himself are Gods servants, 〈◊〉 he maketh them to serve him by constraint & 〈◊〉 that which they do of malice, to his honour and glory. servant and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations g As the Philistines, 〈◊〉, Egyptians & others. round about, and will destroy them, and make them an astonishment and an hissing, and a continual desolation. 10 * Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the Chap 16 9 bride, the noise of the h Meaning that bread & all things that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto their feasts should be taken away. millestones, and the light of the candle. " Or, destroy. 11 And this whole land shall be desolate, and an astomishment, and these nations shall serve the King of Babel seventy years. 12 And when the i This revelation was for the 〈◊〉 of his prophecy, because he told them of the time, that they should entre and remain in 〈◊〉. seventy years are accomplished, I will visit k For seeing the judgement began at his own noose, the enemies must needs be punished most 〈◊〉 vously. the King of Babel and that nation, says the Lord, for their iniquities, even the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it a perpetual desolation, 13 And I will bring upon that land all my words which I have pronounced against it (even) all that is written in this book, which leremiáh hath prophesied against all nations. 14 For many nations, and great Kings shall 2, Chron. 36. 22. even l That is, of the Babylonians; as Chap. 27. 7. serve themselves of them: thus will Ezra. 1. 1. I recompense them according to their deeds, Chap 29. 10. and according to the works of their Dan. 9 2. own hands. 15 For thus hath the Lord God of Israel spoken unto me, m Signifying the 〈◊〉 that God had appointed for every one, as Psal. 75 a, Isa. 51. 17. & this cup, which the wicked 〈◊〉 is more bitter than 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to his children, for he 〈◊〉 the one by mercy, and the other by justice. Take the cup of wine of this (mine) indignation at mine hand, and 'cause all the nations, to whom I sand thee, to Ezek 9 6. drink it. 1. Pet. 4 17. 16 And they shall drink, and be moved and be mad, because of the sword, that I will sand among them, 17 Then tokel the cup at the Lords hand, and made all people to drink, unto whom the Lord had sent me: 18 (Even) Jerusalem, and the cities of Iudáh, & the Kings thereof, and the princes thereof, to make them desolate, an astonishment, an hising, and a curse, n For now it beginneth and shall 〈◊〉 continued till it be accomplished. as (appeareth) this day: 19 Pharaóh (also) Kings of Egypt, and his servants, and his princes, and all his people: 20 And all sorts of people, and all the Kings of the land o 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 1. 1. of Vz: and all the Kings of the land of the Philistines, and p 〈◊〉 were cities of the Philistuns. Ashkelón, and Azzáh, and Ekronn, and the remnant of Ashdod: 21 q Edom is here taken for the who e country 〈◊〉 Vz for a part thereof. Edóm, and Moáb, and the Ammonites, 22 And all the Kings of Tyrus, & all the Kings of Zidón, and the King of the r 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Ita lie, and the rest of those 〈◊〉. Yles, that are beyond the sea, 23 And Dedán, and s These were people of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 came of 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of Abrahám and 〈◊〉. Temá, and Buz, and all that devil in the utter must corners, 24 And all the Kings of Arabia, and all the Kings of Arabia, that dwell in the t For there were two 〈◊〉 so named the one called plentiful, & the other barren, or desert. desert, 25 And all the Kings of Zimri, & all the Kings of ' Elám, and all the Kings of the Medes. 26 And all the Kings of the North far, and near one to another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the earth, & the King of u That is, of Babylon, as Chap. 51. 〈◊〉. Sheshách shall drink after them 27 Therefore say thou unto them, Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Drink " Or, Persia and be drunken, and spew and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword, which I will sand among you, 28 ¶ But if they refuse to take the cup at thy hand to drink, then tell them, Thus says the Lord of hosts, you shall certainly drink. 29 For lo, x That is, jerusa 〈◊〉 read verl. 12. I begin to plague the city, where my Name is called upon, and should you go free? You shall not go quite for I will call for a sword upon all the inhabitans of the earth says the Lord of hosts. 30 Therefore prophecy thou against them 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 16. all these words, and say unto them * The Amos 1. 2. Lord shall roar from above, and thrust out his voice from his holy habitation: he shall roar upon his habitation, and cry aloud as they that press the grapes against all the in habitans of the earth, 31 The sound shall come to the ends of the earth: for the Lord hath a controversy 〈◊〉 the nations, and will entre into judgement with all flesh, (and) he will give them that are wicked, to the sword, says the Lord 32 ¶ Thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold, a plague shall go forth from nation to nation Chap. 30. 23. and a * great whitle wind shallbe raised up from the coasts of the earth, 33 And y They which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at the Lords appointment. the slain of the Lord shallbe at that day, from (one) end of the earth, even unto thee (other) end of the earth: they shall not be mourned, neither gathered nor buried, (but) shallbe as the dung upon the ground. 34 howl, z You that are chief 〈◊〉, and goveinours. you shepherds, and cry, and wallow yourselves in the ashes, you principal of the flock: for your days of slaughter are accomplished, and of your dispersion, and you shall fall like a which are most easily broken. precious vessels. 35 And the b It shall not help them to 〈◊〉 to flee. flight shall fail from the shepherds, and the escaping from the principal of the flock. 36 A voice of the cry of the shepherds, and an knowling of the principal of the flock (shallbe herded:) for the Lord hath destroyed their pasture. 37 And the ” Ebr. peaceables best pastures are destroyed because of the wrath and indignation of the Lord 38 He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is waste, because of the wrath of the oppressor, and because of the wrath of his indignation. CHAP. XXVI. 2 jeremiáh moveth the people to repentance. 7 He is take of the false Prophets and Priests and brought to judgement, 23 〈◊〉 the Prophet is killed of jehoiakim contrary to the will of God. 1 IN the beginning of the reign of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of judah, came this word from the Lord, saying, 2 Thus says the Lord, Stand in the a That is, in that place of the Temple whereunto the 〈◊〉 resort out of all Iudáh to sacrifice. court of the Lords House, and speak unto all the cities of Iudáh, which come to worship in the Lord's House, all the words that I command thee to speak keep not b To the intent that they should pretend 〈◊〉 ignorance, as Act. 20. 27. avoid back, 3 If so be they will harken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may c Read Chap. 18. 8. repent me of the plague, which I have determined to bring upon them, because of the wickedness of their works. 4 And thou shalt say unto them, Thus says the Lord, If you will not hear me to walk in my Laws, which I have set before you, 5 And to hear the words of my servants the Prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending (them,) and will not obey (them,) 6 Then will I make this House like d Read Chap. 7. 〈◊〉. Shilóh, and will make this City e So that when they would curse any, they shall say, God do to thee as to Jerusalem. a curse to all the nations of the earth. 7 So the Priests, and the Prophets, and all the people herded Ieremiáh speaking these words in the Houses of the Lord 8 Now when jeremiáh had made an end of speaking all that the Lord had commanded (him) to speak unto all the people, than the Priests, and the Prophets, & all the people took him, and said, Thou shalt die the death. 9 Why hast thou prophesied in the Name of the Lord, saying, This f Because of God's promise to the Temple. Psal. 132. 14, that he would for ever remain there, the hypocri 〈◊〉 thought this Temple cold never perish, and therefore thought it blasphemy to speak against it, Marinell, 26. 〈◊〉. act. 6, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 considering that this was meant of the Church, where God will remain for ever. House shall be like Shilóh, and this city shall be desolate without an inhabitant? and all the people were gathered against jeremiáh in the House of the Lord 10 And when the princes of Iudáh herded of these things, they came up from the King's house into the House of the Lord, and sat down in the entry of the g So called, because it was repaired by joathan, 2 Kings 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. new gate of the Lords (House.) 11 Then spoke the Priests, and the Prophets unto the princes, and to all the people, saying, ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 of death belongeth to this man. This man is worthy to die: for he hath prophesied against this city, as you have herded with your ears. 12 Then spoke jeremiáh unto all the princes & to all the people, saying, The Lord hath h He both showeth the cause of his doings plainly, & also threateneth them that they should nothing 〈◊〉, though they should put him to death, but heap greater vengeance upon their heads. sent me to prophecy against this House and against this city all the things that you have herded. 13 Therefore now amend your ways & your works, & hear the voice of the Lord your God, that the Lord may repent him of the plague, that he hath pronounced against you 14 As for me, behold, I am in your hands: do with me as you think good and right. 15 But know you for certain, that if you put me: to death, you shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this City, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the Lord hath set me unto you, to speak all these words in your ears. 16 Then said the princes and all the people unto the Priests & to the Prophets, This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken unto us in the Name of the Lord our God. 17 ¶ Then rose 〈◊〉 certain of the Elders of the land, and 〈◊〉 to all the assembly of Michah. 1. 〈◊〉. & 〈◊〉, 12. the people, saying, 18 Micháh the Morashite * prophesied in the days of Hezekiáh King of Iudáh, and spoke to all the people of Iudáh, saying, Thus says the Lord of hosts, Zionn shall be ploughed (like) a field, and Jerusalem shallbe an heap, & the mountain of the i That is, of the house of the Lord to wit, zion, and these examples the godly alleged to 〈◊〉 jeremiah out of the priests 〈◊〉 whose rage 〈◊〉 would not have been satisfied, but by his death. House (shallbe) as the high places of the forest. 19 Did Hezekiáh King of Iudáh, and all judáh put him to death? did he not fear the LORD, and prayed before the Lord, and the Lord repented him of the k So that the city was not 〈◊〉, but by miracle was delivered out of the hands of 〈◊〉. plague, that he had pronounced against them? thus might we procure great evil against our souls. 20 And there was also a man that prophesied in the Name of the Lord, (one) 〈◊〉 the son of Shemaiáh, of Kiriáth iarem, who prophesied against this city, and against this land, according ' to all the words of jeremiáh. 21 Now when jehoiakim the King with all his men of power, and all the princes herded his words, the King sought to slay him. But when Vriiáh herded it, he was afraid & fled, and went into Egypt. 22 Then jehoiakim the King l Here is 〈◊〉 the fury of tyrants, who can not abide to 〈◊〉 God's word declared, but 〈◊〉 the ministers thereof, and yet in the end they 〈◊〉 nothing, but provoke God's judgements so much the more. sent men into Egypt, (even) Elnathán the son of Achbór, and certain with him into Egypt, 23 And they fet Vriiáh out of Egypt, & brought him unto jehoiakim the King, who slew him with the sword, and m As in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 example is to be followed, so in his other 〈◊〉 act is to be abhoired: for God's pligue did light on him, and his 〈◊〉. cast his dead body into the graves of the children of the people. 24 But the hand of Ahikám n Which 〈◊〉 that nothing cold have appeased 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if God had not moved this noble man to stand valiantly in his defence. the son of Shaphán was with jeremiáh that they should not give him in to the hand of the people to put him to death. CHAP. XXVII. 1 jeremiáh at the commandment of the Lord sendeth bonds to the King of 〈◊〉 and to the other Kings that were near, whereby they are monished to be subjects unto Nebuchad-nezzanr. 9 He warneth the people and the Kings and rulers that they believe not false Prophets. 1 IN the beginning of the reign of a As touching the disposition of these prophecies, they that gathered them into a book, 〈◊〉 not altogether ob〈◊〉 the order of times, but did set some 〈◊〉, which should be after, & 〈◊〉 wives which if the reader mark well, 〈◊〉 shall avoid many doubts, and make thee: eading much more easy jehoiakim Chap. XXVII. the son of josiah King of judah came this word unto jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 2 Thus says the LORD to me, Make thee b By such signs the Prophets' 〈◊〉 sometimes to confirm their prophecies, 〈◊〉 not withstanding they cold nor do of them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 but in asmuch as they had a revelation for the same 〈◊〉 Isa. 20. 2. and therefore the false propheres to get more credi: did use also such visible signs, but they had no revelation, 1. King. 22. 11. bonds, and yokes, and put them upon thy neck, 3 And sand them to the King of Edóm, and to the King of Moáb, & to the King of the Ammonites, and to the King of Tyrus, and to the King of Zidón, by the hand of the messengers which come to Jerusalem unto Zedekiáh the King of Iudáh, 4 And command them to say unto their masters, Thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Thus shall you say unto your masters, 5 I have made the earth, the man, and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power, & by my out stretched arm, & have given it unto whom it pleased me. 6 But now I have given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babel my c Read Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. servant, and the beasts of the field have I also given him to serve him. 7 And all nations shall serve him, and his d Meaning, Euilmerodach, and his son Belshazar. son, and his sons son until the very time of his land come also: then many nations and great Kings shall e They shall bring him, and his kingdom in 〈◊〉 as Chap, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 serve themselves of him. 8 And the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the King of Babel, the same nation will I visit, says the Lord, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have wholly (given) them into his hands. 9 Therefore hear not your Prophets nor your south saiers, nor your dreamers, nor your enchanters, nor your sorcerers, which say unto you thus, You shall not serve the King of Babel. 10 For they prophecy a lie unto you to 'cause you to go far from your land, and that I should cast you out, and you should perish. 11 But the nation that put their necks under the yoke of the King of Babel, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land, says the Lord, and they shall occupy it and devil therein. 12 ¶ I spoke also to zedekiah King of Iudáh according to all these words, saying, Put your necks under the yoke of the King of Babel, and serve him and his people, that you may live. 13 Why will you die, thou, and thy people by the sword, by the famine, & by the pestilence, as the Lord hath spoken against the nation, that will not serve the King of Babel? 14 Therefore hear not the words of the Prophets, that speak unto you, saying, You shall not serve the King of Babel: for they prophecy a lie unto you. 15 For I have not * sent them, says the Lord, Chap. 14, 〈◊〉 & 33, 21, & 29, 8, yet they prophecy a lie in my Name, that I might cast you out, & that you might perish, (both) you, and the Prophets that prophecy unto you. 16 ¶ Also I spoke to the Priests, & to all this people, saying, Thus says the Lord, Hear not the words of your Prophets that prophecy unto you, saying, Behold, * the ves Chap. 28. 3. sells of the House of the Lord shall now shortly be f Which were taken when jeconiah was led captive into Batél. brought again from Babel, for they prophecy a lie unto you. 17 Hear them not, (but) serve the King of Babel, that you may live: wherefore should this city be desolate? 18 But if they be Prophets, and if the word of the Lord be with them, let them g For it was not only the Prophets' office to show the word of God, but also to pray for the sins of the people, Genes. 20. 7. Which these cold not do because they had no express words for God had 〈◊〉 the contrary. in treat the Lord of hosts, that the vessels, which are left in the House of the Lord, and in the house of the King of Iudáh, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babel. 19 For thus says the Lord of hosts, concerning the * pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that remain in this city, 2. King. 25. 13. 20 Which Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel 2. King. 24. 12. took not, when he carried * away captive jeconiáh the son of jehoiakim King of Iudáh from Jerusalem to Bábél, with all the nobles of Iudáh and Jerusalem. 31 For thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the House of the Lord, & in the house of the King of Iudáh, and at Jerusalem, 22 They shallbe brought to Babel, and there they shallbe until the day that I visit h That is, for the space of seventy years, till I have caused the Medes and Persians to overcome the Chaldeans. them, says the Lord: then will I bring them up, & restore them unto this place. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 The false prophecy of Hananiah. 12 jeremiah reproveth Hananiah and prophesieth. 1 ANd that same year in the beginning of the a When jeremiah began to 〈◊〉 these bonds and yokes. reign of zedekiah King of Iudáh in the b After that the land had rested, as Leu 25. 1. Deut. 15. 1. fourth year, (and) in the fift moaneth Hananiáh the son of Azúr the Prophet, which was of c This was a 〈◊〉 in Benjamin belonging to the sons of Aaron, josh. 21. 17 Gibeón, spoke to me in the House of the Lord in the presence of the Priests, and of all the people, and said, 2 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have broken the yoke of the King of Babel. 3 ” Ebr. two years of days. Within two years space I will bring into this place all the vessels of the Lords house that Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel took away from this place, and carried the minto Babel. 4 And I will bring again to this place jeconiáh the son of Iehoiakim King of Iudáh, with all them that were carried away captive of Iudáh, and went into Babel, says the Lord: for I will break the yoke of the King of Babel. 5 Then the Prophet jeremiáh said unto the d He was so 〈◊〉 med, though 〈◊〉 was a false Prophet. Prophet Hananiáh in the presence of the Priests and in the presence of all the people that stood in the House of the Lord 6 Even the Prophet jeremiáh said, So be it: the e That 〈◊〉, I would wish 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for God's honour, and wealth of my people, but he 〈◊〉 appointed the contrary. Lord so do, the Lord confirm thy words which thou hast prophesied to restore the vessels of the Lords House, and all that is carried captive from Babel into this place. 7 But hear thou now this word that I will speak in thy ears and in the 〈◊〉 of all the people. 8 The Prophets that have been before me, and before thee in time past, f Meaning, that the Prophets that did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 war or peace, were tried either true or false by the success of their 〈◊〉. Albeit God maketh to come to pass sometime that which the false prophet speaketh, to try the faith of his, Deut. 13. 〈◊〉. prophesied against many countries, and against great kingdoms, of war, and of 〈◊〉, and of pestilence. 9 (And) the Prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the Prophet shall come to pass, (then) shall the Prophet be known that the Lord 〈◊〉 truly sent him. 10 Then Hananiáh the Prophet took the yoke from the Prophet jeremiahs' neck, and g This declareth the impudency of the wicked hirelings, which have no zeal to the truth, but are led with ambition to get the favour of men, and therefore can not abide any that might discredit them: but 〈◊〉 for the into rages and 〈◊〉 to their own 〈◊〉 science, pass 〈◊〉 what lies they 〈◊〉, or how 〈◊〉 they do, so that they may maintain 〈◊〉 estimation. broke it. 11 And Hananiah spoke in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus says the Lord, Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, from the neck of all nations within the space of two years: & the Prophet jeremiáh went his way. 12 ¶ Then the word of the Lord came unto jeremiáh the Prophet, [after that Hananiáh the Prophet had broken the yoke from the neck of the Prophet jeremiáh] saying 13 Go, and tell Hananiáh, saying, Thus says the Lord, Thou hast broken the yokes of wood: but thou shalt make for them yokes of iron. 14 For thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, I have put a h That is, a hard, & cruel 〈◊〉. yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel: for they shall serve him, and I have given him the i Signifying, that all should be his, as Dan. 2, 〈◊〉. beasts of the field also. 15 Then said the Prophet jeremiáh unto the Prophet Hananiáh, Hear now Hananiáh, the Lord hath not sent thee, but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. 16 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will cast thee from of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast spoken rebelliously against the Lord 17 So Hananiáh the Prophet k Seeing this thing was 〈◊〉 in the eyes of the people, and yet they returned not to the Lord, it is manifest, that miracles can not move us, neither the word itself, except God touch the heart. died the same year in the seventh month. CHAP. XXIX. 1 jeremiáh 〈◊〉 unto them that were in captivity in 〈◊〉. 10 He prophesieth their return after seventy years. 16 He prophesieth the destruction of the King & of the people that remain in Jerusalem, 21 He 〈◊〉 areneth the Prophets that seduce the people. 25 The death of Semeiah is prophesied. 1 NOw these are the words of the “ Or, lettre. book that jeremiáh the Prophet sent from Jerusalem unto a For some died in the way. the residue of the Elders which were carried away captives, & to the Priests, and to the Prophets, and to all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babel 2 [After that jeconiáh the King, and the ᵇ Queen, and the eunuchs, the * princes Meaning, jeconiansmother. of Iudáh, and of Jerusalem, and the work Chap. 24. 1. men, and cunning men were departed from Jerusalem.] 3 By the hand of Elasáh the son of Shaphan and Gemariáh the son of Hilkiáh [whom zedekiah King of Iudáh c To entreat of some equal conditions. sent unto Babel to Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel] saying, 4 Thus hath the Lord of hosts the GOD of Israel spoken unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have d To wit, the 〈◊〉 whose work this was. caused to be carried away captives from Jerusalem unto Babel. 5 Build you houses to devil in, and plant you gardens, and eat the fruits of them. 6 Take you wives, and beget sons, and daughters, & take wives for your sons, & give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters, that you may be increased there, and not diminished. 7 And seek the prosperity of the city, whether I have caused you to be carried away captives, and e The Prophet speaketh not this for the affection that he bore to the tyrant, but that they should pray for the common rest, and quietness, that their 〈◊〉; might not be entreated, and that they might with more patience & less grief wait for the time of their deliverance, which God had appointed most 〈◊〉: for else not only the Israelites, but all the world, yea, 〈◊〉 the insensible crea tures should 〈◊〉 when 〈◊〉 tyrants should be destroyed, as Isa, 14, 〈◊〉. pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall you have peace. 8 ¶ For thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Let not your prophets, and your so the sayers that be among you, deceive you neither give ear to your dreams, which you dream. 9 For they prophecy you ally in my Name I have not sent them, says the Lord 10 But thus says the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babel, I will visit you, and perform my good promise toward you, and 'cause you to return to this place. 11 For know the thoughts, that I have thought towards you, says the Lord, (even) the thoughts of peace, and not of trouble, to give you an end, and (your) hope. 12 Then shall you cry unto me, and you shall go and pray unto me, and I will hear you, 13 And you shall seek me and find (me,) because you shall seek me with all f When your oppression shallbe great, and your of flictions 'cause you to repent your disobedience, and also when 〈◊〉 seventy years of your captivity shallbe expired 2; Chro. 〈◊〉. 22. ezra 〈◊〉, 1. Chap 25. 10. 〈◊〉. 9 1. your heart. 14 And I will be found of you, says the Lord and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations and from all the places, whether I have cast you, faith the Lord, and will bring you again unto the place, whence I caused you to be carried away captive. 15 ¶ Because you have said, The Lord hath raised us up g As Ahah, zedekiah, & Shemaiah. Prophets in Babel. 16 Therefore thus saith the Lord of the King that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people, that devil in this city, your brethren that are not go for the with you into captivity: 17 (Even) thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will sand upon them the h Whereby he as sureth them that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 no hope of returning before the time appointed. sword, the famine, and the pestilence, & will make them like vile i According to the comparison. figs, that can not be eaten they are so noghtie. 18 And I will persecute them with the sword Chap. 14. 1. with the famine, & with the pestilence: & I will make them a terror to all kingdoms of the earth, (&) k Read Chap. 26. 6 a curse, and astonishment and an hissing, and a reproach among 〈◊〉 the nations whether I have cast them, 19 Because they have not herded my words says the Lord, which I sent unto them by my servants the Prophets, l Read. Chap. 7. 〈◊〉 & 25. 5. & 26. 3. rising up early, & sending (them,) but you would not hear, says the Lord 20 ¶ Hear you therefore the word of the Lord all you of the captivity, whom I have sent from Jerusalem to Babel. 21 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, of Aháb the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophecy lies unto you in my Name, Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchad-nezzar King of Babel & he shall slay them before your eyes. 22 And all they of the captivity of judah, that are in Babel, shall take up this curse against them, & say, The Lord make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the King of Babel burned m Because they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the people hope of speedy returning. in the fire, 23 Because they have committed n Which was adultery, and 〈◊〉fying 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God. villainy in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbour's wives, and have spoken lying words in my Name, which I have not commanded them, even I know it, & testify it, says the Lord 24 ¶ Thou shalt also speak to Shemaiáh the “ Or, dreams. Nehelamite, saying, 25 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people, that are at Jerusalem, & to Zephaniáh the son of Maaseiáh the Priest, & to all the Priests, saying, 26 The Lord hath made thee Priest, for o Shemaiah the false Prophet flattereth zephaniah the chief 〈◊〉, as though God 〈◊〉 given 〈◊〉 the spirit and zeal of jehoiada to punish Whosoever trespassed against the word of God, of the Which he would have made jeremiah one, calling him a raver & a false Prophet. jehoiadá the Priest, that you should be officers in the House of the Lord, for every man that raveth and maketh himself a Prophet, to put him in prison and in the stocks. 27 Now therefore why hast not thou reproved Ieremiáh of Anathóth, which prophesieth unto you? 28 For, for this cause he sent unto us in Babel, saying, This (captivity) is long: build houses to devil in, and plant gardens, and eat the fruits of them. 29 And Zephaniáh the Priest read this letter in the ears of jeremiáh the Prophet. 30 Then came the word of the Lord unto jeremiáh, saying, 31 Sand to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus says the Lord of Shemaiáh the Nehelamite, Because that Shemaiáh hath promise phecied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in a lie, 32 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will visit Shemaiáh the Nehelamite, & his seed: he shall not have a man p He and his seed shall be destroyed, so that none of them should see the benefit of this deliverance. to dwell among this people, neither shall he behold the good, that I will do for my people, says the Lord, because he hath spoken rebelliously against the Lord CHAP. XXX. 1 The return of the people from Babylon, 16 He menaceth the enemies. 18 And comforteth the Church, 1 THe word, that came to jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 2 Thus speaketh the Lord GOD of Israel, saying, Writ thee all the words, that I have spoken unto thee in a Because they should be assured and their posterity confirmed in the hope of this deliverance promised. a book. 3 For lo, the days come, says the Lord, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Iudáh, says the Lord for I will restore them unto the land, that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it. 4 Again, these are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel, and concerning Iudáh. 5 For thus says the Lord, We have herded a b He showeth that before that this deliverance shall come, the Chaldeans should be 〈◊〉 afflicted by their enemies, and that they should be in such perplexity and sorrow as a woman in her 〈◊〉, as Isa. 15. 8. terrible voice, of fear and not of peace. 6 Demand now and behold, if man travail with child? wherefore do I behold every man with his hands on his loins as a woman in travail, and all faces are turned into a paleness? 7 Alas, for this c Meaning, that the time of their captivity should be 〈◊〉, day is 〈◊〉: none (hath been) like it: is even the 〈◊〉 of jaakobs trouble, yet shall he be delivered from it. 8 For in that d When I shall visit Babylon. day, says the Lord of hosts, I will break e Of the King of Babylon. his yoke from of thy neck, and break thy bonds, and strangers shall no more serve themselves f To Wit, of jaakob. of him. 9 But they shall serve the Lord their God, & g That is, Messiah which should come of the stock of David, according to the flesh and should be the 〈◊〉 pastor as. Ezek. 34. 23. Who is set forth and his kingdom that should be everlasting in the person ne of David. Hos. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. David their King, whom I will rise up unto them. 10 Therefore fear not, o my servant Iaakób, says the Lord, neither be afraid, o Israel: for lo, I will deliver thee from a far (country) and thy seed from the land of their captivity: and jaakób shall turn again, & shallbe in rest & prosperity and none shall make him afraid. 11 For I am with thee, says the Lord, to save thee, though I utterly destroy all the nations where I have scattered thee: yet will I not utterly destroy thee, but I will correct thee by judgement, and not h Read, Chap. 10. 24. utterly cut thee of. 12 For thus says the Lord, Thy bruising in curable (and) i Meaning, that 〈◊〉 man is able to find out a mean to deliver them, but that it must be the Work of God. thy wound is dolorous. 13 There is none to judge thy cause (or to lay) a plaster: there are no medicines, nor help for thee. 14 All thy k The Assyrians and Egyptians whom thou 〈◊〉 encerteine with gifts, who left in thee in thy 〈◊〉. lovers have forgotten thee: they seek thee not: for I have stricken thee with the wound of an enemy (&) with a sharp chastisement for the multitude of thy iniquity (because) thy sins were increased. 15 Why criest thou for thy affliction? thy so row is incurable for the multitude of thy iniquities (because) thy sins were increased, I have done these things unto thee 16 l Herein is commended Gods great mercy toward his, who doth not destroy them for their sins, but correct and 〈◊〉 see them till he have purged and pardoned them, and To burneth the rod des by the which he did punish them Isa. 33. 1. Therefore all they that devour thee, shall be devoured, and all thy enemies every one shall go into captivity: and they that spoil thee, shallbe spoiled, and all they that rob thee, will I give to be rob. 17 For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, says the Lord, because they called thee. The cast away, (saying) This is Zión, whom no man seeketh after. 18 Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will bring again the captivity of jaakóbs tents, & have compassion on his dwelling places: & the city shallbe builded upon her own heap, m Meaning that the city and the Temple should 〈◊〉 restored to their former state. and the palace shall remain after the manner thereof. 19 And out of them shall proceed n He showeth how the people shall With praise and 〈◊〉 giving acknowledge this benefit. thanksgiving, and the voice of them that are joyous, and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few: I will also glorify them, & they shall not be diminished. 20 Their children also shallbe as a fore time, & their congregation shallbe established before me, and I will visit all that vex them. 21 And their o Meaning, Zerub babel, who was the figure of Christ in whom this was accomplished. noble (ruler) shallbe of them selves, and their governor shall proceed from the mids of them, and I will 'cause him to draw near, and approach unto me: for who is this that directeth his p Signifying that Christ doth willingly submit him 〈◊〉 to the obedie 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God his Father. heart to come unto, says the Lord 22 And you shallbe my people, and I will be your God. 23 Behold, q Jest the 〈◊〉 hypocrites should 〈◊〉 themselves With these promises, the Prophet 〈◊〉 what shallbe their portion. the tempest of the Lord goeth forth with wrath: the whirlwind that hangs over, shall light upon the head of the wicked. 24 The fierce wrath of the Lord shall not return, until he have done, and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the r When this 〈◊〉 and deliverer is sent. latter days you shall understand it. CHAP. XXXI. 1 He reheareth God's benefits after their return from Basilius bylon. 23 And the spiritual joy of the faithful in the Church. 1 AT the a 〈◊〉 this noble governor shall come: meaning 〈◊〉, not only judah and Israel, but the rest of the World shallbe called. same time, says the Lord, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shallbe my people. 2 Thus says the Lord, The people which b Which Were delivered from the 〈◊〉 of Pharaoh. escaped the sword, found grace in the wilderness: c To 〈◊〉, God. he walked (before) Israel to 'cause him to rest. 3 The Lord hath appeared unto me d The people thus reason as though he were not 〈◊〉 beneficial to them now, as he had been of old. of old (say they:) e Thus the Lord 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his love is 〈◊〉 changeable. Yea, I have loved thee with an 〈◊〉 lasting love, therefore with mercy I have drawn thee. 4 Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be builded, o virgin israel: thou shalt still f Thou shalt have 〈◊〉 occasion to rejoice: 〈◊〉 is men: by 〈◊〉 & dancing, 〈◊〉 their custom was after 〈◊〉 victories, Exod 15 20. judg. 5. 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 11. 〈◊〉. be adorned with thy timbrels, and shalt go forth in the dance of them that be joyful. 5 Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of g 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 never 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 this must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 under the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, which was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the true Israel. Samaria, and the planters that plant them, h That is, shall eat the 〈◊〉 thereof, as Leu 19 〈◊〉, dan 20 6 shall make them common. 6 For the days shall come that the i The ministers of the word. watchmen upon the mount of Ephráim shall cry, Arise, and let us go up unto k They shall exhort all to the embracing of the Gospel, as Isa. 2. 3. Zionn to the Lord our God. 7 For thus says the Lord, Rejoice with gladness for Iaakób, and shout for joy among the chief of the l He showeth what shall be the concord and love of all under the Gospel, where none shallbe refused for their 〈◊〉: and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall exhort one another to embrace it. Gentiles: publish praise, and say, O Lord, save thy people, the remnant of Israel. 8 Behold, I will bring them from the North country, and gather them from the coasts of the world, (with) the blind & the lame among them, (with) the woman with child, and her that is delivered also: a great company shall return hither. 9 They shall come m That is, 〈◊〉 their sinews, which had not given 〈◊〉 to the Prophets, and 〈◊〉 it followeth that God 〈◊〉 them to mercy, Chap 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Some take it that they 〈◊〉 weep for 〈◊〉. weeping, and with mercy will I bring them again: I will lead them by the rivers of n Where they found no 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of all things. water in a strait way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a Father to Israel, and Ephráim is o That 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lie beloved, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as to the father. my first born. 10 ¶ Hear the word of the Lord, o you Gentiles, and declare in the yles a far of, and say, He that scattered Israel, will gather him and will keep him, as a shepherd (doth) his flock. 11 For the Lord hath redeemed Iaakób, and ransomed him from the hand p That is, from the Baby 〈◊〉, and other enemies. of him, that was stronger than he. 12 Therefore they shall come, and rejoice in the light of Zion, and shall run to the bountifulness of the Lord, (even) for the q By these 〈◊〉 benefits he means the spiritual graces, which are in the Church, and whereof there should be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Isa 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. wheat and for the wine, and for the oil, & for the increase of sheep, and bullocks: & their soul shallbe as a watered garden, and they shall have no more sorrow. 13 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the r In 〈◊〉 company of the faithful, which ever praise God for his benefits. dance, and the young men, and the old men together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and give them joy for their sorrows. 14 And I will replenish the soul of the Priests with s Meaning the spirit of wisdom, knowledge and zeal. fatness, and my people shallbe satisfied with my goodness, says the Lord 15 Thus says the Lord, A voice was herded on high, a mourning (and) bitter weeping, t To declare the greatness of God's mercy in delivering the jews he showeth them that they were like to the Beniamites, or Israelites: that is, utterly destroyed, and carried away in so much that if Rachel the mother of Benjamin could have risen again to seek for 〈◊〉 children she should have found none remaining. Rachel weeping for her children, refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not. 16 Thus says the Lord, Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thy eyes from tears: for thy work shallbe rewarded, says, the Lord, and they shall come again from the land of the enemy: 17 And there is hope in thy end, says the Lord, that (thy) children shall come again to their own borders. 18 I have herded u That is, the people that were led captive. Ephráim lamenting (thus,) Thou hast corrected me, and I was chastised as an x Which was wanton and cold not be subject to the 〈◊〉. un tamed calf. y He showeth how 〈◊〉 faithful use to 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 God to turn them, for as much as they can not turn of themselves. convert thou me, and I shallbe converted: for thou art the Lord my God. 19 Surely after that I converted, I repented: and after that I was instructed, I smote upon (my) z In sign of repentance, and 〈◊〉 tion of my sin. thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth. 20 Is Ephráim a As though he would say, Not: for by his iniquity he did what lay in him to cast me of. my dear son or pleasant child? yet since I spoke unto him, I still b To wit, in pitying him for my promise sake. remembered him: therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I will surely have compassion upon him, says the Lord 21 Set thee up c Mark by what way thou diddest go into captivity, and thou shalt turn again by the same. signs: make thee heaps: set thy heart toward the path & way, that thou hast walked: turn again, o virgin of Israel: turn again to these thy cities. 22 How long will't thou go astray, o thou rebellious daughter? for the Lord hath created d Because their deliverance from Babylon was a figure of their deliverance from sin, he showeth how this should be procured, to witby jesus Christ whom a woman should conceive, and bear in her womb. Which is a strange thing in earth, because he should be 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 virgin without man: or, he means, that Jerusalem which was like a barren woman 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 captivity should be 〈◊〉 as she that is, joined in marriage, and whom God blesseth with children. a new thing in the earth: A WOMAN shall compass a man. 23 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Yet shall they say this thing in the land of Iudáh, and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity, The Lord bless thee, o habitation of justice (and) holy mountain. 24 And Iudáh shall devil in it, and all the Cities thereof together, the husband men and they that go for the with the flock. 25 For I have satiat the weary soul, and I have replenished every soroful soul. 26 Therefore I awaked and beheld, and my sleep e 〈◊〉 understand this vision of the Messiah to come in whom 〈◊〉 the two houses of 〈◊〉 and judah should 〈◊〉 joined, I rejoiced. was sweet unto me. 27 Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will so we the house of Israel, and the house of Iudáh f 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 enrich them with people and cattle. with the seed of man and with the seed of beast. 28 And like as I have watched upon them, to pluck up and to root out, and to throw down, & to destroy, and to plague (them,) so will I watch over them, to build and to plant (them,) says the Lord 29 In those days shall they say no more, The fathers have g The wicked used this proverb, when they did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 gods judge 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ced by the Prophe 〈◊〉 saying, That their fathers had committed the fault, and that the children were punished, Ezek. 18, 3. eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge. 30 But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour grape, his teeth shallbe set on edge. 31 ¶ Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will make a h Though the covenant of redemption made to the fathets, & this why h was given after, seem divers, yet they are all one, & grounded on jesus Christ, 〈◊〉 that this is called new because of the manifestation of Christ and the abundant graces of the holy Ghost given to his Church under the Gospel, ne we covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Iudáh, 32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers, when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, the which my covenant they i And so were the occasion of their own 〈◊〉 through their 〈◊〉, Isa. 50. 1. broke, although I was “ Or, master. an husband unto them, says the Lord 33 But this shallbe the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, After k In the time of Christ my law shall in stead of tables of stone be written in their hearts by mine holy Spirit, Ebr. 8. 8. those days, says the Lord, I will put my Law in their in ward parts, and writ it in their hearts, & will be their God, and they shallbe my people. 34 And they shall l Under the kingdom of Christ there shallbe none blindedwith ignorance, but I will give them faith, & 〈◊〉 of God for 〈◊〉 of their sins, & 〈◊〉 increase the same: so that it shall not seem to come so much by the preaching of my ministers, as by the instruction of mine holy 〈◊〉, Isa. 14. 13. but the full accomplishing hereof is referred to the king doom of Christ, when we shallbe joined with our head. teach no more every man his neighbour and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know me from the lest of them unto the greatest of them, says the Lord: for'I will forgive their iniquity, and will remember their sins no more. 35 Thus says the Lord, which giveth m If the sun, moon, and 〈◊〉 can not but give 〈◊〉 according to 〈◊〉 ordinance, so long as this world 〈◊〉, so 〈◊〉 my Church 〈◊〉 fail, neither 〈◊〉 any thing hinder it: and as 〈◊〉 as I will have a people, so certain is it, that I will leave them my word for ever to govern them with. the sun for a light to the day, (and) the cour ses of the moon and of the stars for a light to the night, which breaketh the sea, when the waves there of roar: his Name (is) the Lord of hosts. 36 If these ordinances depart out of my sight, says the Lord, then shall the seed of Israel cease from being a nation before me, for ever. 37 Thus says the Lord, If the heavens can be measured, n The one and the other is impossible. or the foundations of the earth be searched out beneath, then will I cast of all the seed of Israel, for all that they have done, says the Lord 38 Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that the o As it was performed, Nehemiah. 3. 1. By this description he show h that the City should be as ample, and beautiful as ever it was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he alludeth to the spiritual 〈◊〉, whose 〈◊〉 should be 〈◊〉. city shallbe built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeél, unto the gate of the corner. 39 And the line of the measure shall go forth in his presence upon the hill Garéb, & shall compass about to Goáth. 40 And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the broken of Kidrón, (and) unto the corner of the horsegate toward the East, (shallbe) holy unto the Lord; neither shall it be plucked up nor destroyed any more for ever. CHAP. XXXII. Icremiáh is cast into prison because he prophesied that the city should be taken of the King of Babylon. 7 He showeth, that the people should come again to their own possession. 38 The people of God are his servants, and he is their Lord 1 THe word that came unto jeremiáh from the Lord, in the a So that jeremiah had now prophesied from the their tenth year of josiah unto the last year save one of zedekiahsreigne, which was almost forty years. tenth year of zedekiah King of Iudáh, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. 2 For then the King of Babel's host besieged Jerusalem: and jeremiáh the Prophet was shut up in the court of the prison, which was in the King of judah's house. 3 For zedekiah King of Iudáh had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophecy, Chap. 29. 16. & 34, 2. & say, Thus says the Lord, * Behold, I will give this City into the hands of the King of Babel, and he shall take it? 4 And Zedekiáh the King of Iudáh shall not escape out of the hand of the Chaldeans, but shall surely be delivered into the hands of the King of Babel, & shall speak with him mouth to mouth, and his eyes shall behold his face, 5 And he shall lead Zedekiáh to Babel, and there shall he be, until b Till I take zeded kiah away by death: for he shall not die by the sword, as Chap. 〈◊〉. 4. I visit him, says the Lord: though you fight with the Chaldeans, you shall not prospero. 6 ¶ And jeremiáh said, The word of the Lord came unto me saying, 7 Behold, Han ameél, the son of Shallúm thy uncle, shall come unto thee and say, c Whereby was 〈◊〉 that the people bless huld 〈◊〉 again out of captivity and enjoy their possessions and vineyards, as ver. 15. & 44. Buy unto thee my field, that is in Anathóth for the “ Or, right to redeem it. title by kindred (appertaineth) unto thee d Because he was next of the kindred as Ruth. 44. to buy it. 8 So Hanameél, mine uncles son, came to me in the court of the prison, according to the word of the Lord, and said unto me, Buy my e Of the possession of the Levites read Leu. 25 32. field, I pray thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin for the right of the possession (is) thy, and the purchase (belongeth) unto thee: buy it for thee. Then I knew that this was the word of the Lord 9 And I bought the field of Hanameél, mine uncles son, that was in Anathóth & weighed him the silver, (even) seven f Which mounteth to of our money, about ten shilliings sexpence, if this shekel were the 〈◊〉 shekel, read Gen 23. 15. for the shekel of the Temple was of double value and ten pieces of silver were half a shekel: for twenty made the shekel. shekels, and ten (pieces) of silver. 10 And I writ it in the book and signed it, & took witnesses, and weighed him the silver in the balances. 11 So I took the book of the possession, being sealed g According to the custom the in strument or 〈◊〉 was sealed up which the 〈◊〉 seal, and a copy thereof remained, which contained the same in effect, but was not so authentical as the other, but was left open to be seen it any thing should be called into 〈◊〉. (according) to the Law, and custom, with the book that was open, 12 And I gave the book of the possession unto Baruch the son of Neriáh, the son of Maaseiáh, in the sight of Hanameél mine uncles (son,) & in the presence of the witnesses, written in the book of the possession, before all the jews that sat in the court of the prison. 13 And I charged Baruch before them, saying, 14 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Take the writings (even) this book of the possession, both that is sealed, and this book that is open, and put them in an earthen h And so to hide them in the 〈◊〉 le, that they 〈◊〉 be preserved as a token of their deliverance. vessel, that they may continued a long time. 15 For the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, says thus, Houses and fields, and vineyards shallbe possessed again in this land. 16 ¶ Now when I had delivered the book of the possession unto Barúch, the son of Neriáh, I prayed unto the Lord, saying. 17 Ah Lord God, behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power, and by thy stretched out army, and there is nothing “ Or, hide. hard unto thee. Exod. 34. 7. deut. 〈◊〉. 18 * Then showeth mercy unto thousands, & recompèncest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their i Because the wicked are subject to the curse of God, he showeth, that their posterity, which by nature are under this ma 〈◊〉, shallbe punished both for their own wickedness and that the iniquity of their fathers, which is like wise in them, shallbe also revenged on their head. children after them o God the great and mighty, whose Name (is) the Lord of hosts. 19 Great in counsel, and mighty in work, [for thy eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give to every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his works.] 20 Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt unto this k Meaning, that his miracles in delivering his people, should never beforgotten, day, and in Israel and among (all) men, and hast made thee a Name, as (appeareth) this day. 21 And hast brought thy people Israel, out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, with a stretched out arm, and with great terror. 22 And hast given them this land, which thou diddest swear to their fathers to give them, (even) a land, that floweth with milk and honey. 23 And they came in, and possessed it, but they obeyed not thy voice, neither walked in thy Law: all that thou commandedst them to do, they have not done: therefore thou hast caused this whole plague to come upon them. 24 Behold, the l The word signifiethanie thing that is cast up, as a mount or rampart and is also used for engines of war, which were laid on an high place to shoot into a cirie, before that gowns were in use. mounts, they are come into the city to take it, and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight a 'gainst it by means of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence, and what thou hast spoken, is come to pass, and behold, thou seest it. 25 And thou hast said unto me, o Lord God Buy unto thee the field for silver, and take witnesses: for the city shallbe given in to the hand of the Chaldeans. 26 ¶ Then came the word of the Lord unto jeremiáh, saying, 27 Behold, I am the Lord God of all m That is of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: who as they are his work so doth he go verne and guide them as 〈◊〉 him whereby he showeth that as he is the 〈◊〉 of this their captivity for their sins so will he for his 〈◊〉 be their 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 again to 〈◊〉. flesh: is there any thing to hard for me? 28 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Cal deans, and into the hand of Nabuchadnezzar, King of Babel, and he shall take it. 29 And the Chaldeans shall come and fight against this city, and set fire on this city & burn it, with the houses, upon whose roses they have offered incense unto Baal, and powered drink offerings unto other gods to provoke me unto anger. 30 For the children of Israel, and the children of Iudáh have surely done evil beforeme from their n From the time, that I brought them out of Egypt, and made them my people, and called them my 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. youth: for the children of Israel have surely provoked me to anger with the works of their hands, says the Lord 31 Therefore this city hath been unto me (as a provocation) of mine anger, and of my wrath, from the day, that they built even unto this day, that I should remove it out of my sight. 32 Because of all the evil of the children of Israel, and of the children of Iudáh, which they have done to provoke me to anger, (even) they, their Kings, their princes, their Priests, and their Prophets, and the men of Iudáh, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 33 And they have turned unto me the back and not the face: though I taught them, o Read 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉. Isa. 65. 〈◊〉. Chap. 7. 13. and. 19 7. & 25. 3. & 16. 5. & 29. 19 ri sing up early, and instructing them yet they were not obedient to receive doctrine. 34 But they set their abominations in the house [whereupon my Name was called] to defile it. 35 And they built the high p That is, the altars, which were made to offer sacrifice upon to the 〈◊〉 idols. places of Baal, which are in the valley of q Read Chap. 7. 30 2. King 21. 4. Benhinnóm, to 'cause their sons, and their daughters to r Read. 2 King. 26. 3. pass through (the fire) unto Moléch, which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do such abomination, to cause judah to sin 36 And now s Read. Chap. 〈◊〉 16. therefore, thus hath the Lord GOD of Israel spoken, concerning this city, where of you say, It shallbe delivered into the hand of the King of Babel by the sword, and by the 〈◊〉, and by the pestilence. 37 * Behold, I will gather them out of all coutries Deut. 39 30 , wherein I have scattered them in mine anger, and in my wrath, and in great indignation, and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will 'cause them to devil safely. 38 And they shall be * my people, and I will be Chap. 30. 22. their God. 39 And I will give them t One consent 〈◊〉 one religion, as Ezek. 11. 19 & 〈◊〉. 27. one heart & one way that they may fear me for ever for the wealth of them, and of their children after them, 40 And I will make an u Read Chap. 32, 32. everlasting covenant with them, that I will never turn away from them to do them good, but I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. 41 Yea, I will delight in them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart, & with all my soul, 42 For thus says the LORD, Like as I have brought all this great plague upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them. 43 And the fields shall be possessed in this land whereof you say, It is desolate without man or beast, and shallbe given into the hand of the Chaldeans. 44 Men shall buy x This is the 〈◊〉 ration of that, which was spoken, ver. 8. fields for silver, and make writings, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, & round about Jerusalem, and in the cities of judah, and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the plain, and in the cities of the South: for I will 'cause their captivity to return, says the Lord CHAP. XXXIII. The Prophet is monished of the Lord to 〈◊〉 for the deliverance of the people, which the Lord Promised. 8 God for giveth sins, for his own glory. 15 Of the birth of Christ. 20 The kingdom of Christ in the Church shall never be ended. 1 Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto jeremiah the second time [while was yet shut up in the a 〈◊〉 was in the 〈◊〉 house at 〈◊〉, as Chap. 32. 1. court of the prison] saying. 2 Thus says the Lord, the maker b To 〈◊〉, of jerusalem, who as he 〈◊〉, so will he 〈◊〉, read. Isa. 37. 26. thereof, the Lord that formed it, and established is, the Lord is his Name. 3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and she we thee great & mighty things, which thou knowest not. 4 For thus says the Lord God of Israel con cerning the houses of the Kings of Iudáh, which are destroyed by the c Read Chap. 〈◊〉 24 mounts, and by the sword. 5 They come to d The jews think to overcome the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they seek their own 〈◊〉. fight with the Chaldeans, but it (is) to fill themselves with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my wrath: for I have hide my e He showeth that God's 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all prospe 〈◊〉, as his anger is of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 face from this city, because of all their wickedness. 6 ¶ Behold, f In the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. I will give it health and amendment: for I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace, and truth. 7 And I will 'cause the captivity of judah, & the captivity of israel to return, and will build them as at the first. 8 And I will 〈◊〉 them from all their iniquity, g Declaring that there is no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉, but where as we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. whereby they have sinned against me yea, I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned against me, and whereby they have rebelled against me. 9 And it shallbe to me a name, a h Whereby he 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 ch, where in is 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 nes is Gods honour and glory, so that 〈◊〉 is enemy to it 〈◊〉 to dishonour God. joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and their shall fear, and tremble for all the goodness, & for all the wealth, that I show unto this (city.) 10 Thus says the Lord, Again there shallbe herded in this place [which you say shallbe, desolate, without man, and without, beast (even) in the cities of Iudáh, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate without man, and without in habitant, and without beast.] 11 The voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, i Which was 〈◊〉 song appointed for the Levites to praise God by. 〈◊〉 Chro. 16. 8 psal. 〈◊〉 1. Isa. 12. 4. Praise the Lord of hosts, because the Lord is good: for his mercy (endureth) for ever (and) of them that offer (the sacri fice) of praise in the House of the Lord: for I will 'cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, says the Lord 12 Thus says the LORD of hosts, Again in this place, which is desolate, with out man, and with out beast, and in all the cities thereof there shallbe dwelling for shepherds to rest their flocks. 13 In the cities of the k Meaning, that all the countrei 〈◊〉 judah shallbe inha 〈◊〉 again. mountains, in the cities in the plain, and in the cities of the South, and in the land of Benjamin, and about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Iudáh shall the sheep pass again, under the hand of him that telleth them, says the Lord 14 Behold, the days come, says the LORD that I will perform that good thing, which I have promised unto the house of Israel, and to the house of Iudáh. 15 In those days and at that time, will I 'cause l That in I will 〈◊〉 the the Messiah, which shall 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of David of whom 〈◊〉 prophecy is 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 all the jews, and that which is 〈◊〉 Chap. 〈◊〉. 5. the branch of righteousness to grow up unto David, and he shall execute judgement and righteousness in the land. 16 In those days shall judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall devil safely, and he that shall call m To wit Christ that shall call 〈◊〉 Church. her, is the Lord our n That is Christ 〈◊〉 our Lord God, 〈◊〉 righteousness, 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉. righteousness. 17 For thus says the Lord, David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel. 18 neither shall the Priests and Levites want a man before me to offera burned offerings, & to offer meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually. 19 ¶ And the word of the Lord came unto je remiáh, saying. 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 20 Thus says the Lord, If you can break emy oh This is chief meant of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of thanksgiving, which is left to the Church in the time of Christ, who was the ever lasting Priests & the everlasting sacrifice figured by the sacrifices of the Law. covenant of the p Read Chap. 31. 39 day, and my covenant of the night, that there should not be day, and night in their season. 21 Then may my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he should not have a son to reign upon his throne, and with the Levites (and) Priests my ministers. 22 As the army of heaven can not be numbered neither the sand of the sea measured: so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites, that minister unto me. 23 ¶ Moreover, the word of the Lord came to jeremiáh, saying, 24 Considerest thou not what q Meaning the Cal deans and other infidels which thought God had utterly cast of judah and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Benjamin, because he did correct them for a time for their amend meant. this people have spoken, saying, The two families, which the Lord hath choose he hath even cast them of? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them. 25 Thus says the Lord, If my covenant be not with day and night, (and if) I have not appointed the order of heaven and earth, 26 Then will I cast away the seed of Iaakób and David my servant, and not take of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abrahám Izhák, and jacob: for I will 'cause their captivity to return, and have compassion on them. CHAP. XXXIIII. 2 He threateneth that the city, and the King Zedekiáh shallbe given into the hands of the King of Babylon. 〈◊〉. He rebucketh their cruelitie toward their servants. 1 THe word which came unto jeremiáh from the Lord [when a Who 〈◊〉 of jeremiáh was called 〈◊〉 and of others 〈◊〉. Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, and all his host, and all the Kingdoms of the earth, (that were) under the power of his hand, and all people fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof] saying. 2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Go and speak to Zedekiáh King of Iudáh, and tell him, Thus says the Lord, Behold * I will give 2. Chr. 36. 19 Chap. 29. 〈◊〉, and 23. 3. this city in to the hand of the King of Babel, and he shall burn it with fire, 3 And thou shalt not escape out of his hand, but shalt surely be taken, and delivered into his hand, and thy eyes shall behold the face of the King of Babel, and he shall speak with thee mouth to mouth, and thou shalt go to Babel. 4 Yet hear the word of the Lord, o Zedekiáh, King of Iudáh: thus says the Lord of thee, Thou shalt not die by the sword, 5 (But) thou shalt die in b Not of any violent death. peace: and according to the burning for thy fathers the for mer Kings which were before thee, so shall they burn (odours) for thee, and they shall 〈◊〉 thee, (saying,) O c The jews shall 〈◊〉 for thee 〈◊〉 lord & King. lord for I have pronounced the word, says the Lord 6 Then jeremiáh the Prophet spoke all these words unto zedekiah King of Iudáh in jerusalém, 7 [When the King of Babel's host fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Iudáh, that were left, (even) against Lachish, and against Azekáh for these strong cities remained of the cities of judáh] 8 This (is) the word that came unto jeremiáh from the Lord, after that the King Zedekiáh had made a covenant with all the people, which were at Jerusalem, d When the enemy was at hand, and they 〈◊〉 we themselves in danger, they would seem holy, and so began some kind of reformation: but soon after they 〈◊〉 their hypocrisy. to proclaim liberty unto them. 9 That every man should let his e According to the Law, Exod. 21. 2. 〈◊〉. 13. servant go free, & 〈◊〉 man his handmaid, which was an Ebrue or an Hebrewess & that none should serve himself of them, (to wit,) of a jew his brother. 10 Now when all the princes, & all the people which had agreed to the covenant, herded that every one should let his servant gofre, and everien ne his handmaid, and that none should serve themselves of them any more, they obeyed and let them go. 11 But afterward they" repent and caused Ebr. returned. the servants and the handmaids, whom they had let go free to return and held them in subjection as servants & handmaids. 12 Therefore the word of the Lord came unto jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 13 Thus says the Lord God of Israel, I made a covenant with your fathers, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of ” Or, bondage. Deut. 15. 1. servants, saying, 14 * At the term of seven years let you go, every man his brother an Hebrew which hath been sold unto thee: & when he ha' the served thee six years, thou shalt let him go free from thee: but your fathers obeyed me not, neither inclined their ears. 15 And you were now turned, and had done right in my sight in proclaiming liberty, every man to his neighbour, and you had made a covenant before me in f Meaning, in the Temple, to declare that it was a most solemn and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, made 〈◊〉 the Name of the Lord the House, whereupon my Name is called. 16 But you repented, and polluted my Name: for you have caused every man his servant and every man his handmaid, whom you had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and hold them in subjection to be unto you as servants and as handmaids. 17 Therefore thus says the Lord, You have not obeyed me, in proclaiming freedom every man to his brother, and every man to his neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, says the Lord, to g That is, I 〈◊〉 the sword liberty to destroy 〈◊〉 the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine, and I will make you a terror to all the kingdoms of the earth. 18 And I will give those men that have broken my covenant, and have not kept the words of the covenant, which they had made before me, when they h As touching 〈◊〉 manner of solemn covenant which the Ancient used by passing between 〈◊〉 two parts of abeast, to 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 of the same covenant should be so divided in pieces, read 〈◊〉. 15. 10. cut the calf in twain, and passed between the parts thereof. 19 The princes of Iudáh, and the princes of Jerusalem, the eunuchs, and the Priests, and all the people of the 〈◊〉, which passed between the parts of the calf, 20 I will even give them into the hand of their enemies, and into the hands of them that seek their life: and their dead bodies shallbe for meat unto the fowls of the heaven, and to the beasts of the earth. 21 And zedekiah King of Iudáh, & his princes will I give into the land of their enemies, and in to the hand of them that seek their life, and into the hand of the King of Babel's host, which i To 〈◊〉 against the Egyptians, 〈◊〉 Chap. 37. 11. are go up from you 22 Behold, I will command, says the Lord and cause them to return to this city, & they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with fire and I will make the cities of Iudáh desolate without an inhabitant. CHAP. XXXV, He proposeth the obedience of the Rechabites, & thereby confoundeth the pride of the jews 1 THe word which came unto jeremiáh from the Lord, in the days a For the 〈◊〉 and order of these prophecies 〈◊〉, Chap. 27. 〈◊〉. of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh, saying. 2 Go unto the house of the b They came of Hobàb Moses father in law, who was no 〈◊〉, but after 〈◊〉 with them in the service of God Rechabites, & speak unto them, & bring them into the House of the Lord into one of the chambers and give them wine to drink. 3 Then took I jaazaniàh, the son of jeremiáh the son of Habazziniáh, & his brethren, and all his sons, & the whole house of the Rechabites, 4 And I brought them into the House of the Lord; into the chamber of the sons of Hanán, the son of Igdaliáh a man c That is, a Prophet. of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiáh the son of Shallúm, the keeper of the “ 〈◊〉, door, treasure. 5 And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites, pots full of wine, and cups, and d The Prophet says not, The Lord says thus: for them they aught to have obeyed: but he 〈◊〉 to another end: that is, to declare their obedience toman seeing the jews would not obey God himself. said unto them, Drink wine 6 But they said, We will drink no wine: for e Whom jehu the King of Israel favoured for his zeal 2. King. 10. 15. jonadàb the son of Rechàb our father commanded us, saying, f Teaching them hereby to flee 〈◊〉 occasion of intempe rancie, ambition and avarice, & that they might know that they were strangers in the earth, and be ready to depart at all occasions You shall drink no wine, (neither) you nor your sons for ever. 7 neither shall you build house, nor sow seed, nor plant vinyeard, nor have any, but all your days you shall devil in tents, that you may live a long time in the land where you be strangers. 8 Thus have we obeyed the voice of jonadáb the son of Recháb our father, in all that he hath charged us, and we drink no wine all our days, (neither) we, our wives our sons, nor our daughters. 9 neither build we houses for us to devil in, neither have we vinyeard, nor field, nor sede. 10 But we have remained in tents, and have obeyed, & done according to g Which was now for the space of threhundreth years from 〈◊〉 to jehoiakim. all that jonadáb our father commanded us. 11 But when Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel came up into the land, we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem, from the host of the Chaldeans, and from the host of Aràm: so we h Which declareth that they were not so bond to their vow, that it cold not be broken for any necessities for where they we recommanded to devil in 〈◊〉, they dwell now at Ierusalém for fear of the wars. devil at Jerusalem. 12 Then came the word of the Lord unto jeremiàh, saying. 13 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Go, and tell the men of judàh, and the inhabitans of jerusalém, Will you i Whom I have choose to be my children, seeing the senior which were the children of an heathen man obeyed the command 〈◊〉 of their fathers. not receive doctrine to obey my words, says the Lord? 14 The commandment of jonadàb the son of Recháb that he commanded his sons, that they should drink no wine, is surely kept: for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, k I have most 〈◊〉 exhorted & warned you 〈◊〉 by myself & 〈◊〉 Prophets. rising early, and speaking, but you would not obey me. 15 I have sent also unto you all my servants the Prophets, rising up early, and sending (them,) saying, * Return now every man from his evil way, and amend your works, and go not after other gods to serve them, and you shall devil in the land Chap. 18. 11, & 〈◊〉. 5. which I have given unto you, and to your fathers, but you would not incline your 〈◊〉 nor obey me. 16 Surely the sons of jonadáb the son of Recháb, have kept the commandment of their father, which he gave them, but this people hath not obeyed me. 17 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will bring upon Iudáh, and upon all the inhabitants of Ierusalém, all the evil that I have pronunced against them, because I have l That is by his Prophets and 〈◊〉: which showeth that it is as much as though he should speak to us himself, when he sendeth his ministers to speak in his 〈◊〉. spoken unto them, but they would not hear, and I have called unto them, but they would not answer. 18 And jeremiáh said to the house of the Rechabites, Thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Because you have obeyed the commandment of jonadàb your father, and kept all his precepts, and done according unto all that he hath common deed you, 19 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, jonadab the son of Rechàb shall m His posterity shall continued and be in my favour for ever. not want a man, to stand be fore me for ever. CHAP. XXXVI. 1 Barúch writeth, as jeremiáb enditèth, the book of the curses against Iudáh and israel. 9 He is sent with the book unto the people and rea death it before them all. 14. He is called before the rulers and readeth it before 〈◊〉 also. 23 The King casts it in the fire. 28 There is another written at the commandment of the Lord 1 ANd in the fourth a Read Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. year of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh, came this word unto jeremiáh from the Lord, saying, 2 Take thee a roole (or) book, and 〈◊〉 therein all the words that I have spoken to thee against Israel, & against Iudáh, & against all the nations, from the day that I spoke unto thee, (even) b Which were twenty and 〈◊〉 year, as Cha 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 from the thirteenth year of 〈◊〉 reign. from the days of josiáh unto this day. 3 It may be that the house of Iudáh will hear of all the evil, which I determined to do unto them that they may return every man from his evil way, that I may forgive their iniquity and their sins. 4 Then jeremiáh called Barúch the son of Neriáh, and Barúch written c As he did 〈◊〉 at the mouth of jeremiáh all the words of the Lord, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roole (or) book. 5 And jeremiáh commanded Barúch, saying I am shut up, d Meaning, in 〈◊〉 some, through 〈◊〉 louse of the Priests. (and) can not go into the House of the Lord 6 Therefore go thou, and read the roole wherein thou hast written at my mouth the words of the Lord in the audience of the people in the Lord's House upon the e Which was promise claimed for fear of the Babylonians as their custom was when they 〈◊〉 war or any great plague of God. fasting day: also thou shalt read them in the hearing of all Iudáh, that come out of their cities. 7 It may be that they will f He showeth that fasting without 〈◊〉 & repentance 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pray before the Lord, and every one return from his evil way, for the anger and the wrath, that the Lord hath declared against this people. 8 So Barúch the son of Neriáh did according unto all, that jeremiáh the Prophet commanded him, reading in the book the words of the Lord in the Lord's House. 9 ¶ And in the fift g These fast was then proclaimed, and Baruch, 〈◊〉 this roole, which was a little before that jerusalem was first, taken, & then 〈◊〉 and Daniel, and his companions were led away ca 〈◊〉. year of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh, in the ninth month, they proclaimed a fast before the Lord to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Iudáh unto Jerusalem. 10 Then read 〈◊〉 in the book the words of jeremiáh in the House of the Lord, in the chámbre of Geremiáh the son of Shakstone phán the secretary, in the higher court at the entry of the h Which is the East gate of the of the Temple. new gate of the Lords House in the hearing of all the people. 11 When Michaiáh the son of Gemariáh, the son of Shaphán had herded out of the book all the words of the Lord 12 Then he went down to the King's house into the Chancellors chamber, and lo, all the princes sat there (even) Elishama the Chancellor, and Delaiáh the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbór, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes. 13 Then Michaiah declared unto them all the wordesthat he had herded when Barúch read in the book in the audience of the people. 14 Therefore all the princes sent jehudi the son of Nethaniàh, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Chushi, unto Barúch, saying, Take in thy hand the roole, wherein thou hast read in the audience of the people, and come, So Baruch the son of Neriah, took the roole in his hand, and came unto them. 15 And they said unto him, Sat down now, & readit, that we may hear. So Barúch read it in their audience. 16 Now when they had herded all the words, they where i The 〈◊〉 were afraid, seeing God so offended and the wicked were 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉 of the punishment. afraid both one and other, and said unto Barúch, We will certify the King of all these words. 17 And they examined Barúch, saying. Tell us now, how diddest thou writ all these words at his mouth. 18 Then Barúch answered them. He pronounced all these words unto me with his mouth, and I written (them) with ink in the book. 19 Then said the princes unto Barúch, Go, k They that were godly among the princes, gave this counsel, by whose means it is like that jeremiah was 〈◊〉: for they knew the rage of the King and of the wicked to besuche that they cold not escape without danger of their lives. hide thee: thou and jeremiah, and let no man know where you be. 20 ¶ And they went in to the King to the court but they laid up the roole in the chambre of Elishama the Chancellor and told the King all the words, that he might hear 21 So the King sent jehudi to fet the roole, & he took it out of Elishama the Chancellors chambre, and jehudired in the audience of the King, and in the audience of all the princes, which stood beside the King. 22 Now the King sat in the winter house, in the l Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of December. ninth month, and there was a fire burning before him. 23 And when jehudi hadred three, or four sides, he cut it with the penknife and cast it into the fire, that was on the hearth until all the roole was consumed in the fire, that was on the hearth. 24 Yet they were not afraid, nor rend m Showing, that the wicked in stead of repenting when they hear Gods judgements grow into farther malice against him & his word. their garments (neither) the King, nor any of his servants, that herded all these words. 25 Nevertheless, 〈◊〉, and Delaiah, and Gemariah had besoght the King, that he would not burn the roole: but he would not hear them. 26 But the King commanded Ierahmeél the son of Hammélech, and Seraiah the son of Azriél, & Shelemiah the son of Abdiél, to take Barúch the scribe, and jeremiah the Prophet, but the Lord n Thus we se the continual 〈◊〉, that God hath ever over his to preserve them from the rage of the wicked. hide them 27 ¶ Then the word of the Lord came to Jere miah [after that the King had burned the roo le and the words which Barúch wrote at the mouth of jeremiah] saying. 28 Take thee again o Though the wicked think to have abolished the word of God, when they have burned the book thereof yet this declareth that God will not only raise it up 〈◊〉, but also increase it in greater abundance to their condemnation, as. an other roole & writ in it all the former words that were in the first roole which jehoiakim the King of Judah hath burned. 29 And thou shalt say to jehoiakim King of Judah, Thus says the Lord, Thou hast burned this roole, saying, p These are jehoiakim's words. Why hast thou written therein, saying, that the King of Babel shall certainly come and destroy this land, and shall take thence (both) man and beast? 30 Therefore thus says the Lord of jehoiakim King of judah, He shall have q Though jehoiachin his son such ceded him, yet because he reigned three months, it was esteemed as no reign. none to vers. 32. sit upon the throne of David, and his r Read Chap. 〈◊〉. 19 dead body shallbe cast out in the day to the heat, and in the night to the frost. 31 And I will visit him and his seed, and his servants for their iniquity, and I will bring upon them, and upon the inhabitans of jerusalem, and upon the men of judah all the evil that I have pronounced against them: but they would not hear. 32 Then took jeremiah another roole, and give it Baruch the scribe the son of Neriah which written therein at the mouth of jeremiah all the words of the book which jehoiakim King of judah had burned in the fire, and there were added besides them many like words. CHAP. XXXVII. Zedekiáh succeeded jeconiáh. 3 He sendeth unto jeremiah 2. King. 24. 17. 〈◊〉 to pray for him. 12 jeremiah, going into the land of Benjamin 2 Chro. 36. 10. , is taken. 15 He is beaten and put in prison. Chap 52. 〈◊〉. 1 ANd * King Zedekiah the son of josiah reigned for a Who was called jehoiachin or Iechoniah. Coniah the son of jehoiakim, whom Nabuchad-nezzar King of Babel b And called him zedekiah where as before his name was 〈◊〉, 2 King. 24. 17. made King in the land of Iudáh. 2 But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land would obey the words of the Lord, which spoke by the ” Ebr. hand. ministery of the Prophet jeremiáh. 3 And Zedekiáh the King c Because he was afraid of the Cal deans that came against him. sent jehucál the the son of Shelemiáh, and Zephaniáh the son of Maasciáh the Priest to the Proditor phet jeremiáh, saying, Pray now unto the Lord our God for us. 4 [Now jeremiáh d That is, was 〈◊〉 of prison and atii 〈◊〉. went in and out among the people: for they had not put him into the prison. 5 Then Phara ohs host was e To help the jews. come out of Egypt: and when the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem, herded tidings of them, they ” 〈◊〉. went up. departed from Jerusalem.] 6 Then came the word of the lord unto the Prophet jeremiáh, saying, 7 Thus says the Lord God of Israel, Thus shall you say to the King of Iudáh, that sent you unto me to inquire of me, Behold, Pharaohs host, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land. 8 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it and burr ne it with fire. 9 Thus says the Lord, ” Or, list not up 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 minds. Deceive not yourselves saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us: for they shall not depart. 10 For though you had smitten the whole host of the Chaldeans that fight against you, & there remained (but) wounded men among them (yet) should every man rise up in his tent, and burn this city with fire. 11 ¶ When the host of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem, because of Pharaohs army. 12 Then Ieremiáh went out of Jerusalem to go into the f As somethinke to go to Anathoth his own town. land of Benjamin, separating himself thence from among the people. 13 And when he was in the g By the which men went into the country of Benjamin. gate of Benjamin there was a chief officer, whose name was Iriiáh, the son of Shelemiàh, the son of Hananiáh, and he took jeremiáh the Prophet, saying, Thou ” Ebr. fallest. fleest to the Chaldeans, 14 Then said, jeremiáh, That is false, I flee not to the Chaldeans: but he would not hear him so Iriiáh took jeremiáh, and brought him to the princes, 15 Wherefore the princes were angry with 〈◊〉, and smote him, and laid him in prison in the house of Iehonathán the scribe: for they had made that the h Because it was a vile and 〈◊〉 prison. prison. 16 When jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the prisons, and had remained there a long time. 17 Then Zedekiáh the King sand, and took him out, and the King asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from the Lord? And jeremiáh said, Yea: for, said he, thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the King of Babel. 18 Moreover, jeremiáh said unto King Zedekiáh, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that you have put me in prison? 19 * Where are now your Prophets, which Chap. 28. 4. prophesied unto you, saying, The King of Babel shall not come against you, nor against this land? 20 Therefore hear now, I pray thee, o my lord the King: let my prayer ” Ebr fall. be accepted before thee, that thou 'cause me not to return to the house of Iehonathán the scribe, jest I die there. 21 Then Zedekiáh the King commanded, that they should put jeremiáh in the court of the prison, and that they should give him daily a piece of bread out of the bakers street until all the i That is, so long as there was any bread in the citiethus' God 〈◊〉 death for his that he will 'cause their enemies to 〈◊〉 them to that end whereunto he 〈◊〉 appointed them. bread in the city were eaten up. Thus jeremiáh remained in the court of the prison. CHAP. XXXVIII. 1 By the mention of the rulers jeremiah is put into a 〈◊〉. 14 At the request of Ebed-meléch the King comman death jeremiah to be brought forth of the dungeon. 17. jeremiah showeth the King how he might escape death. 1 THen Shephatiah the son of Mattán, and Gedaliah the son of Pashúr, and jucal the son of Shelemiáh, and Pashhúr the son of a For 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sent these to jeremiah to inquire at the Lord for the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when Nabuchade 〈◊〉 came, as. Malchiáh, 〈◊〉 the words that jeremiáh had spoken unto all the people saying. 2 Thus says the Lord, He that remains in this city, shall die by the sword, by the famine Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 & by the pestilence: but he that goeth for the to the Chaldeans, shall live: for he shall have his life for b 〈◊〉 Chap. 21 〈◊〉 a pray, and shall live. 3 Thus says the Lord, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the King of 〈◊〉 army, which shall take it, 4 Therefore the princes said unto the King We beseech you; let this man be put to death for thus he “ Or, discourageth. weakeneth the hands of the men of war c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the wealth of this people, but the hurt, 5 Then Zedekiah the King said, Behold he is in your hands, for the King can (deny) d Wherein he 〈◊〉 vously offended in that that not only he would not heat the 〈◊〉 spoken by the 〈◊〉, but also gave him to the lusts of the wicked to be cruelly entreated. you nothing. 6 Then took they jeremiáh, and cast him in to the dungeon of Malchiáh the son of Hammélech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down jeremiah with chords: and in the dungeon there was no water but mire: so jeremiah stack fast in the mire. 7 Now when Ebed-mélech the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. black More one of the eunuchs, which was in the King's house, herded that they had put Jere miah in the dungeon [then the King sat in the e To hear matters and give sentence. gate of Benjamin.] 8 And 〈◊〉 went out of the King's house, and spoke to the King, saying. 9 My lord the King, f 〈◊〉 is declared that the Prophet found 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at this 〈◊〉 gers hands 〈◊〉 did by all them 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 which was to their great 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. these men have done evil in all that they have done to jeremiáh the Prophet, whom they have cast into the dangeon, and he dieth for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city. 10 Then the King commanded Ebed-melech the black Moore, saying, Take from hence thirty men ” Ebr. under thy hand. with thee, and take jeremiáh the Prophet out of the dungeon before he die. 11 So Ebed-mélech took the men with him and 〈◊〉 to the house of the King under the trea fury, and took there old rotten (rags,) 〈◊〉 old worn (clouts,) and let them down by cords into the dungeon to jeremiáh. 12 And Ebed-mélech the black Moore said unto jeremiáh, Put now these old rotten (rags) and worn under thy arm holes, between the cords. 13 So they drew up jeremiáh with cords and took him up out of the dungeon, and Jeremiah remained in g Where the King had set him before to be at more 〈◊〉, as Chap. 37. 〈◊〉. the court of the prison. 14 ¶ Then Zedekiáh the King sent, and took jeremiáh the Prophet unto him, into the third entry that is in the house of the Lord, and the King said unto jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing: hide nothing from me. 15 Then jeremiáh said to Zedekiáh, If I declare it unto thee, will't not thou slay me? and if I give thee counsel, thou 〈◊〉 not hear me. 16 So the King swore secretly unto jeremiáh, saying, As the LORD liveth, that made us these souls, I will not slay thee, nor give thee into the hands of those men that seek thy life. 17 Then said jeremiáh unto Zedekiáh, Thus says the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, If thou will't go forth unto the King of Babel's h And yield thyself unto them. princes, than thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned up with fire, and thou shalt live, and thy house. 18 But if thou will't not go forth to the King of Babel's princes, then shall this city be given into the hand of the Chaldeans, and they shall burn it with fire, and thou shalt not escape out of their hands. 19 And Zedekiah the King said unto jeremiáh, I am careful for the jews that are fled unto the Chaldeans, jest they deliver me into their hands, and their i Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, than the 〈◊〉 of God. mock me. 20 But jeremiáh said, They shall not deliver (thee:) hearken unto the voice of the Lord, I beseech thee, which I speak unto thee: so shall it be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live. 21 But if thou will't refuse to go forth, this is the word that the Lord hath 〈◊〉 me. 22 And behold, all the women that are k When 〈◊〉 and his mother with 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 away, these women of the 〈◊〉 house were 〈◊〉: which 〈◊〉 taken, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and tell 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 zedekiah 〈◊〉 been seduced by his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which have 〈◊〉 him in the mire. left in the King of 〈◊〉 house, shallbe brought forth to the King of 〈◊〉 princes: and those (women) shall say, Thy friends have persuaded thee, and have prevailed against thee: thy feet are fastened in the mire, (and) they are turned back. 23 So they shall bring out all thy wives, and thy children to the 〈◊〉, and thou shalt not escape out of their hands, but 〈◊〉 be taken by the hand of the King of Babel: and this city shalt thou 'cause to be burned with fire. 24 Then said Zedekiah unto jeremiáh, Let no man known of these words, and thou shalt not dye. 25 But if the princes understand that I have talked with thee, and they come unto thee, and say unto thee, 〈◊〉 unto us now, what thou hast said unto the King, hide it not from us, and we will not slay thee: also what the King said unto thee. 26 Then shalt thou say unto them, I humbly l Herein appeareth the 〈◊〉 of the Prophet who did dissemble to save his life albeit it was not to the denial of 〈◊〉 doctrine, or to the 〈◊〉 of any. besought the King that he would not 'cause me to return to jehonathan's house, to die 〈◊〉. 27 Then came all the princes unto jeremiáh and asked him. And he told them according to all these words that the King had commanded: so they left of speaking with him, for the matter was not perceived. 28 So jeremiáh abode still in the court of the prison, until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was (there,) when Jerusalem was taken. CHAP. XXXIX. 1 Nebuchad-nezzar 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 4 Zedekiah fleeing is taken of the Chaldeans. 6 His sons are 〈◊〉. 7 His eyes are thrust out. 11 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 for. 15 Ebed-mélech is delivered 〈◊〉 captivity 2. 〈◊〉 25 〈◊〉, 1 IN * the ninth year of zedekiah King of Judah Chap. 53. 4. in the tenth month, came Nebuchadnezzar King of Babéland all his host against Jerusalem, and they besieged it. 2 (And) in the eleventh year of Zedekiáh in the fourth month, the ninth (day) of the moaneth, the city was broken a The gates and wales were broken dowen. up. 3 And all the princes of the King of Babel came in, and sat in the middle gate (even) Neregál, Sharézer, Samgar- 〈◊〉, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Neregál, Sharézer, Rabmag with all the residue of the princes of the King of Babel. 4 And when Zedekiáh the King of Iudáh see them, and all the men of war, than they fled, and went out of the city by night, through the King's garden, (and) by the b Which was a postern door, read 2. King. 25. 〈◊〉 gate between the two walls, and he went tow arde the wilderness. 5 But the Chaldeans host pursued after them, and overtook Zedekiáh in the desert of jerichó: and when they had taken him, they brought him to Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel unto c Which is called 〈◊〉 in Syria. Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he gave judgement upon him. 6 Then the King of Babel slew the sons of Zedekiáh in Riblah before his eyes: also the King of Babel slew all the nobles of Iudáh. 7 Moreover he put out Zedekiahs' eyes, and bound him in chains, to carry him to Babel. 8 And the Chaldeans burned the King's house, and the houses of the people with fire, and broke down the walls of Jerusalem. 9 Then Nebuzar-adán the “ Or, captains of the guard. chief steward carried away captive into Babel the remnant of the people, that remained in the city, and those that were fled and fallen unto him, with the rest of the people that remained. 10 But Nebuzar-adán the chief steward left the d For the rich and the 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 their trust in 〈◊〉 shifts and means, were by God's 〈◊〉 judgements most 〈◊〉 handled. poor that had nothing in the land of Iudáh, and give them vineyards and fields at the same time. 11 Now Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel gave charge concerning jeremiáh ” Ebr. by the hand of. unto Nebuzaradan the 〈◊〉 steward, saying. 12 Take him, and ” Ebr. set thy eyes upon him. look well to him, and do him no harm, but do unto him e Thus God preserved his Prophet by 〈◊〉 means, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 the scourge to punish the King, 〈◊〉 them that were his enemies. even as he shall 〈◊〉 unto thee. 13 So Nebuzar-adán the chief steward sent and 〈◊〉, Rabsaris, and Neregál, Sharézer, Rabmag, and all the King of Babel's princes: 14 Even they sent, and took Ieremiáh out of the court of the prison, and committed him unto f Whom the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 had now 〈◊〉 ted 〈◊〉 over 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 behind. Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám the son of Shaphán, that he should carry him home: so he dwelled among the people. 15 Now the word of the Lord came unto Jere miáh, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying. 16 Go and speak to Ebed-mélech the black Moore, saying, This says the Lord of hosts the God of 〈◊〉, Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good, and 〈◊〉 shallbe (accomplished) in that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee. 17 But I 〈◊〉 deliver thee in that day, says the Lord, and thou 〈◊〉 not be given into the hand of the men whom thou fearest. 18 For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy 〈◊〉 shall be for a 〈◊〉 unto thee, because thou g Thus God recon〈◊〉 his zeal and 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in his 〈◊〉. hast put trust in me, says the Lord CHAP. XL. 1 jeremis 〈◊〉 hath licence to go whether he wil 6 He dwelleth with the people that remain with Gedaliah. 1 THe word which came to jeremiah from the Lord after that Nebuzar-adán the chief steward had let him go from Ramath, when he had taken him being bound in chains among 〈◊〉 that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Iudáh, which were carried a way captive unto Babel. 2 a From this second vers. unto chap. 42. 7. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 as a 〈◊〉, and separated 〈◊〉: and there this 〈◊〉 beginneth again, and this vision is declared what it was. And the chief steward took jeremiah, and said unto him, The Lord thy God hath pronounced this plague upon this plague. 3 Now the Lord hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because you have b God moved this insidele to 〈◊〉 this, to declare the great blindness and ob〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which cold not feel that which this heathen man 〈◊〉. sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you. 4 And nowbeholde, I loose thee this day from the chains which were on thy hands, if it please thee to come with me into Babel, come, and I will look well unto thee: but if it please thee not to come with me into Babel, ” Ebr cease. tarry still: behold, all the land (is) ” Or, at thy come 〈◊〉. before thee: whether it seemeth good, and convenient for thee to go, thither go. 5 For yet he was not returned: therefore (he said,) Return to Gedaliáh the son of Ahi kam, the son of Shaphán, whom the King of Babel hath made governor over all the cities of Iudáh, and devil with him among the people, or go wheresoever it pleaseth thee to go. So the chief steward gave him vi tails and a reward and let him go. 6 Then went jeremiáh unto Gedaliah the son ne of Ahikam, c Which was a city of 〈◊〉. to Mizpah, and dwelled there with him among the people that were left in the land. 7 Now when all the captains of the host, d Which were 〈◊〉 abroad for fear of 〈◊〉 Chaldeans. which were in the fields, (even) they and their men herded, thatthe King of Babel had made Gedaliah the son of Ahikám governor in the land, and that he had committed unto him, men, and women, and children, and of the poor of the land, that were not carried a way captive to Babel. 8 Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpáh, (even) e Who was of the King's blood and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him. Chap. 41. 2. Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and johanán, and jonathan the sons of Karéah, and Seraiah the son of Tanehuméth, and the sons of Ephai, the Netophathite, and lezaniah the son of Maachathi, they and their men. 9 And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son 2. King. 〈◊〉, 24. ne of Shaphan * swore unto them, and to their men, saying, Fear not to serve the Chaldeans: devil in the land, and serve the King of Babel, and it shallbe well with you. 10 As for me, behold, I will devil at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which will come " 〈◊〉, to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉 entreat them for you. unto us: but you, gather you wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and devil in your cities, that you have ” Or, choose to dwell in. taken. 11 Likewise when all the jews that were in f Which were fled also for fear of the Chaldeans. Moab, and among the Ammonites, and in Edóm, and that were in all the countries, herded that the King of Babel had left a remnant of 〈◊〉, and that he had set over them Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son ne of Shaphan. 12 Even all the jews returned out of all places where they were driven, and came to the land of judah to Gedaliah unto Mizpah, and gathered wine and summer fruits, very much. 13 Moreover johanan the son of Karéah, and all the captains of the host, that were in the fields, came to Gedaliah to Mizpah. 14 And said unto him, Knowest thou not that g For under the 〈◊〉 of entertaining of Ishmael he sought only to make them to de 〈◊〉 one 〈◊〉. Baalis the King of the Ammonites hath sent Ishmael the son of Nethaniah to slay thee? But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam believed them not. 15 Then johanan the son of Karéah spoke, to Gedaliah in Mizpah secretly, saying, Let me go, I pray thee, and I will slay Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and no man shall know it. Wherefore should he kill thee, that all the jews, which are gathered unto thee, should be scattered, and the remnant in Iudáh perish? 16 But Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám said unto johanán the son of Karéah, Thou shalt h Thus the godly, 〈◊〉 think no harm to others, are 〈◊〉 deceived and never lack such as 〈◊〉 their destruction. not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael. CHAP. XLI. 2 Ishmael killeth Gedaliáh guilefully, and many other with him. 11 johanán followeth after Ishmael. 1 But in the a The 〈◊〉 was destroyed in the fourth 〈◊〉 & in the seventh 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 part of September, & part oh October, was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gedaliáh 〈◊〉. seventh month came Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh, the son of Elishamá of sede royal, and the princes of the b Meaning, 〈◊〉 kiáh. King, and ten men with him, unto Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám to Mizpáh, and there they did c 〈◊〉 did eat together as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. eat bread together in Mizpáh. 2 Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh with these ten men that were with him, and 〈◊〉 Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám the son of Shaphán with the sword, and slew him, whom the King of Babel had made governor overthe land. 3 Ishmael also slew all the jews that were with Gedaliáh at Mizpáh, and all the Chaldeans that were found there, (and) the men of war. 4 Now the second day that he had slain Gedaliáh: and no man knew it, 5 There came men from Shechem, from 〈◊〉, & from Samaria, (even) four 〈◊〉, having their beards shaven, and their clotheses 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, with d For they thought that the Temple had 〈◊〉 been 〈◊〉, and there 〈◊〉 came up to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 way, they she 〈◊〉 these signs of sorrow. offerings and incense in their hands to 〈◊〉 in the House of the Lord 6 And Ishmael the son of Nethanianh went for the from Mizpáh to meet them, weeping as he went: and when he met them, he 〈◊〉 un to them, Come e For his death was kept secret, & he 〈◊〉 that he lamented for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 & the 〈◊〉: but after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when they 〈◊〉 favour 〈◊〉. to Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám. 7 And when they came into the mids of the city; Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh slew them, (and cast them) into the mids of the pit, he and the men that were with him. 8 But ten men were found among them, that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley and of oil, and of honey: so he stayed, and slew them not among their brethren. 9 Now the pit wherein Ishmael had cast the dead bodies of the men [whom he had slain because of Gedaliáh] is it, which Asá King had f Asa fortified Mizpáh for 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 enemy, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. King. 15, 22 made because of Bashá King of Israel, (and) Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh filled it with them that were slain. 10 Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpáh, (even) the King's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpáh, whom Nebu zar-adán the chief steward had committed to Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám, and Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh carried them away captive, & departed to go over to the Ammonites. 11 But when johanán the son of 〈◊〉, and all the g Which had been 〈◊〉 under Zedekiáh. captains of the host that were with him, herded of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh had done, 12 Then they all took (their) men, and went to fight with Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh, and found him by the great waters that are in Gibeón. 13 Now when all the people whom Ishmael carried away captive, saw johanán the son of Karéah, & all the captains of the host that were with him, they were glad. 14 So all the people, that Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpáh, returned & came again, and went unto johanán the son of Karéah. 15 But Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh, escaped from johanán with eight men, and went to the h For Baalis the King of the Ammonites was the cause of this 〈◊〉 ther. Ammonites. 16 Then took johanán the son of Karéah, and all the captains of the host, that were with him all the rennant of the people, whom Ishmael the son of Nethaniáh, had carried away captive from Mizpáh, [after that he had slain Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám.] (even) the strong men of war, and the women, & the children, and the 〈◊〉, whom he had brought again from Gibeón: 17 And they departed and dwelled in Gerûth i Which plague Davido old had given to Chimhá the son of 〈◊〉 the Gileadite, 2. Sam. 19, 38. Chimham, which is by Bethlehem to go (&) to enter into Egypt, 18 Because of the Chaldeans: for they feared them, because Ishmael the son of Nerthaniáh had slain Gedaliáh the son of Ahikám, whom the King of Babel made governor in the land. CHAP. XLII. 1 The captains ask counsel of jeremiáh what they aught to do. 7 He admonisheth the remnant of the people not to go into Egypt. 1 THen all the captains of the host, and Iohanán the son of Karéah, and jezaniáh the son of 〈◊〉, and all the people from the lest unto the most came, 2 And said unto jeremiáh the Prophet, ” Ebr. let our prayer fall before thee, as Chap 36, 7 Hear our prayer, we beseech thee, and pray for us unto the Lord thy GOD, even for all this remnant [for we are left, (but) a few of many as thy eyes do behold] 3 That the Lord thy GOD may show us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may a This declareth the nature of by 〈◊〉, which would know of God's word what they 〈◊〉 do, but will not follow it, but in as much as it agreeth with that thing which they have 〈◊〉 to do. do. 4 Then jeremiáh the Prophet said unto them I have herded (you:) behold, I will pray unto the Lord your God according to your words, and whatsoever thing the Lord shall ansswer you, I will declare it unto you: I will keep nothing back from you. 5 Then they said to jeremiáh, b There are none more ready to abuse the Name of God & take it in 〈◊〉, them the 〈◊〉, which to colour their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 use it with out all reverence & make it a means for them to deceive the simple and the 〈◊〉, The Lord be a witness of truth, and faith between us, if we do not, even according to all things for the which the Lord thy God shall sand thee to us, 6 Whether it be good or evil, we will obey the voice of the Lord God, to whom we sand thee that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of the Lord our God. 7 ¶ c Here is declared the vision & she 〈◊〉 thereof, whereof men 〈◊〉 was made, Chap. 40, 1. And so after ten days came the word of the Lord unto jeremiáh. 8 Then called he johanán the son of Karéah & all the captains of the host, which were with him, and all the people from the lest to the most, 9 And said unto them; Thus says the Lord God of Israel, unto whom you sent me to present your prayers before him, 10 If you willed well in this land, than I will build you, and not destroy (you,) and I will plant you, and not root (you) out: for I d Read Chap. 18, 8 repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. 11 Fear not for the King of Babel, of whom you are afraid: be not afraid of him, says the Lord: for I am with you, to save you, and to deliner you e Because all King's hearts and 〈◊〉 are in his hands, he can turn 〈◊〉 & dispose them as it pleaseth him, & therefore they nedenot to fear man, but only obey God, 〈◊〉, 21, 1. from his hand, 12 And I will grant you mercy that he may have compassion upon you, and he shall 'cause you to devil in your own land. 13 But if you say, We will not devil in this land, neither hear the voice of the LORD your God, 14 Saying, Nay, but we will go into the land of Egypt, where we shall see no war, nor hear " Or, return. the sound of the trumpet, nor have hunger of bread, and there will we devil, 15 [And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, you remnant of Indáh: thus 〈◊〉 the Lord of hosts the GOD of Israel, If you set your faces to enter into Egypt, & go to devil there] 16 Then the sword that you feared, f Thus God 〈◊〉 the policy of the wicked to their own destru ction: for they thought themselves 〈◊〉 Egypt, & there 〈◊〉 destroyed them, 〈◊〉 the Egyptians, Chap. 46, 〈◊〉. shall take you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, for the which you care, shall there 〈◊〉 'pon you in Egypt, and there shall you dye. 17 And all the men that set their faces to enter into Egypt to devil there, shall die by the sword, by the famine & by the 〈◊〉, & none of them shall remain nor escape from the plague, that I will bring upon them. 18 For thus says the Lord of hosts the GOD of Israel, As mine anger and my wrath hath been powered forth upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem: so shall my wrath be powered for the upon you, when you shall enter into Egypt and you shallbe a detestation, and an astonishment, and a g Read Chap. 26, 6. & 〈◊〉, 22. showing that this should come upon them for their infidelity & 〈◊〉. curse, and are proche, and you shall see this place no more. 19 O you remnant of 〈◊〉, the Lord hath said concerning you, Go not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day. 20 Surely you h For you were fully minded to go into 〈◊〉, what 〈◊〉 God spoke to the con 〈◊〉. dissembled in your hearts when you sent me unto the Lord your God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our GOD and declare unto us even according unto all that the LORD our GOD shall say, and we will do it. 21 Therefore I have this day declared it you, but you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, nor any thing for the which he hath sent me unto you. 22 Now therefore, know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, i To wit, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. in the place whether you desire to go and devil. CHAP. XLIII. johanán carrieth the remnant of the people into Egypt 〈◊〉 trarie to the mind of 〈◊〉. S jaremiah prophesieth the destruction of Egypt. 1 NOw when jeremiáh had made an end of speaking unto the whole people all the words of the Lord their God, for the which the Lord their GOD had sent him to them, (even) all these words, 2 Then a Who was 〈◊〉 called jezaniah, Chap 42, 1. spoke Azariáh the son of Hoshaiáh and johanán the son of Karéah and all the b This declareth that pride is the cause of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉. proud men, saying unto jeremiáh, c 〈◊〉 have 〈◊〉 of the wicked is dissevered they braced for the into open rage: for they can 〈◊〉 nothing but 〈◊〉, read 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 10. Thou speakest falsely: the Lord our God hath d He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 what is the 〈◊〉 re of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to feign that they 〈◊〉 de obey God and in brace his word if they were assured that 〈◊〉 messengers spoke the truth: though in deed they be most farte from all obedience. not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to devil there, 3 But Barúch the son of Neriáh e Thus the 〈◊〉 do not 〈◊〉 contemn, & hurt the 〈◊〉 of God, but 〈◊〉, and speak wickedly of all them that support or favour the god lie. provoketh thee againstus, for to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might slay us, and carry us a way captives into 〈◊〉. 4 So johanán the son of Karéah, and all the captains of the host, and all the people obeyed not the voice of the Lord, to devil in the land of Iudáh. 5 But johanán the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the host 〈◊〉 all the remnant of Iudáh, that were returned from all f As from the Moa 〈◊〉, Ammonites, and Edomites, Chap. 40, 11. nations whether they had been driven, to devil in the land of Iudáh, 6 (Even) men and women, and children, and the King's daughters, & every person, that Nebuzar-adanthe chief steward had left with Gedaliáh the son of 〈◊〉, the son of Shaphán, and jeremiáh g Whom these wicked led away by force. the Prophet, & Baruch the son of Neriáh. 7 So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the Lord thus came they h A 〈◊〉 in Egypt near to Nilus. to Tahpanhes. 8 ¶ Then came the word of the Lord unto je remiah in Tahpanhes, saying, 9 Take great stones in thy hand, and i Which signified that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ár should come even to the gates of Pharach where were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his 〈◊〉. hide them in the clay in the brick kil, which is at the entry of Pharaohs house in Tahpanhes in the sight of the men of Iudáh, 10 And say unto them, Thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Behold, I will sand and bring Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babel k Read Chap. 25, 9 my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hide, and he shall spread his pavilion over them. 11 And when he shall come, he shall smite the land of Egypt: l Every one shall be 〈◊〉 by that means that God 〈◊〉 the appointed, Chap. 15, 2. such as are (appointed) for death, to death, and such as are for captivity to captivirie, and such as are for the sword to the sword. 12 And I kindle a fire in the houses of the gods of Egypt, and he shall burn them and carry them away 〈◊〉, & he shall array himself with the land of Egypt, as a m Meaning, most easily, & suddenly shall he carry the 〈◊〉 away shepherd putteth on his garment, and shall depart from thence in peace. 13 He shall brake also the images of “ Or, the house 〈◊〉 the sun. Beth-shé mesh, that is in the land of Egypt, and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire. CHAP. XLIIII. He reproveth the people for their idolatry. 15 They that set light by the threatening of the Lord, are 〈◊〉. 26 The destruction of egypt and of the jews 〈◊〉, is prophesied. THe word that came to jeremiah concerning all the jews, which devil in the land of Egypt, and remained at Migdól and at a These were all famous and strong 〈◊〉 in Egypt, where the 〈◊〉 that were fled, dwelled for their 〈◊〉: but the Prophet 〈◊〉 that there is no hold so strong, that can 〈◊〉 them from Gods vengeance. Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, You have seen all the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all the cities of judah: and behold, this day they are 〈◊〉, and no man dwelleth therem. 3 Because of their wickedness which they have committed, to provoke me to anger in that they went to burn incense, (and) to serve other gods, whom they knew not, (neither) they (nor) you nor your fathers. 4 Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the Prophets b Read Chap. 7. 〈◊〉 25. 〈◊〉 &. 26. 5. 〈◊〉 29. 9 & 32. 33. rising early, and sending (them,) saying, O do not this 〈◊〉 able thing 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 before 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 judah and 〈◊〉 for their idolarrie, that they might beware by their example, and not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉kednes provoke the Lord: for them they should be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that I hate. 5 But they would not hear nor in cline their ear to turn from their wickedness, and to burn no more incense unto other gods. 6 Wherefore my wrath, and mine anger was powered forth and was kindled in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, and they are desolate, (and) wasted, as (appeareth) this day. 7 Therefore now thus saith the Lord of hosts d He showeth that we aught to keep in memory God's plagues from the 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 them, we 〈◊〉 live in his 〈◊〉, and know if he have not spared our fathers yea, Kings, princes, and 〈◊〉, & also whole 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 sins, that we 〈◊〉 worms can not look to 〈◊〉 punishment 〈◊〉 ours. the God of Israel, Wherefore commit you (this) great evil against your souls, to cut of from you man and woman, child and suckeling out of Iudáh, and leave you none to remain? 8 In that you provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands, burning incense unto other gods in the land of Egypt whether you be go to devil: that you might bring destruction unto yourselves, and that you might be a curse and a reproach among all nations of the earth. 9 Have you forgotten the wickedness of your fathers, and the wickedness of the Kings of judah and the wickedness of their wives and your own wickedness and the wickedness Amos. 9 4. of your wives, which they have committed in the land of judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 10 They are not “ Or, beaten down humbled unto this day, neither have they feared nor walked in my Law not in my statutes, that I set before you and before your fathers. 11 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Behold, I will set my face against you * to evil and to destroy all 〈◊〉. 12 And I will take the remnant of judah, that e Which have fully 〈◊〉 their minds, and are go thither on purpose Whereby he 〈◊〉 the innoceates as 〈◊〉 and Basilius 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉: therefore the Lord 〈◊〉, that he will 〈◊〉 his face 〈◊〉 them that 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 destroy 〈◊〉, have set their faces to go into the land of Egypt there to dwell, and they shall all be consumed (and) fall in the land of egypt: they shall (even) be consumed by the 〈◊〉 (and) by the famine: they shall die from the lest unto the most, by the sword, and by the famine, and they shallbe a detestation and an astonishment and a f Read Cham 26 6. curse and a reproach. 13 For I will visit them that devil in the land of Egypt, as I have visited Jerusalem, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. 14 So that none of the remnant of judah, which are go into the land of Egypt to devil there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of judah to the which they ” 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 up their souls. have a desire to return to devil there, for none shall return, but g Meaning, but a few. such as shall escape. 15 Then all the men which knew that their 〈◊〉 had burned incense unto others Gods and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelled in the land of Egypt in Pathros, answered jeremiah, saying. 16 The word that thou hast spoken unto us in the Name of the Lord, we will h This 〈◊〉 how 〈◊〉, ous a thing 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 once 〈◊〉 God, and to sollowe 〈◊〉 own fantasies: for Satan ever soliciteth such and doth not leave them 〈◊〉 he have brought them to extreme 〈◊〉 and madness, 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wickednesag inst God, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. not hear it of thee. 17 But we will do what soever thing goeth out of our own mouth, (as) to burn incense unto i Read hap. 7 17 〈◊〉 seemeth that that the 〈◊〉 gathered of this place then, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and Regina celi, 〈◊〉, calling the virgin Merry Queen of 〈◊〉, and so of the blessed virgin, and mother of our Samour Christ made an idol: for here the Prophet condemneth their 〈◊〉. the Queen of heaven, and to power out drink 〈◊〉 unto her, as we have done, (both) we and our fathers, our Kings and our princes in the city of Iudáh, and in the streets of Ierusalém: for (then) ” i br. we were 〈◊〉 with bread. had we k This is still the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 laters, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the belly, and in stead of acknowledging gods woke, 〈◊〉 death both plenty & 〈◊〉, health, and sickness, they 〈◊〉 it to their idols, and so dishonour God. plenty of victuals and were well and “ Or, saw. felt none evil. 18 But since we left of to burn incense to the Queen of heaven, and to power out drink 〈◊〉 unto her, we have had “ Or, want. scarceness of all things, and have been 〈◊〉 by the sword and by the famine. 19 And when we burned incense to the Queen of heaven and powered out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to “ Or, 〈◊〉 appease her. make her glad, and power out drink offerings unto her with out l This teacheth us how great danger 〈◊〉 is for the husbands to 〈◊〉 it their wives 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whereof they be not assured by God's word: for 〈◊〉 by they take 〈◊〉 occasion to 〈◊〉 their doings and their husbands shall give an account there of 〈◊〉 God, read Isa. 3. 25. our husbands? 20 Then said leremiáh unto all the people, to the men, and to the women, and to all the people which had given him that answer, saying. 21 Did not the Lord remember the incense, that you 〈◊〉 in the cities of Iudáh, & in the streets of Jerusalem, (both) you, and your fathers, your Kings, and your princes, and the people of the land, and ” 〈◊〉 it is not come up into his heart. hath he not considered it? 22 So that the LORD cold no longer forbear, because of the wickedness of your inventions, (and) because of the abominations, which you have committed: therefore is your land desolate and an astonishment, and a curse (and) without in habitant, as (appeareth) this day. 23 Because you have burned incense and because you have sinned against the Lord, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord, nor walked in his Law nor in his statutes, nor in his testimonies, therefore this plague is come upon you, as (appeareth) this day. 24 Moreover Ieremiáh said unto all the people and to all the women, Hear the word of the Lord, all Iudáh that are in the land of Egypt. 25 ¶ Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts; the God of Israel, saying, You and your wives have both spoken with your mouths, and fulfilled with your m Youhave committed double evil in making Wicked vows, and in performing the same. hand, saying, We will perform our vows that we have vowed to burn incense to the Queen of heaven, and to power out drink offerings to her: you will perform your vows and do the things that you have vowed. 26 Therefore hear the word of the Lord, all Iudáh that devil in the land of egypt. Behold, I have sworn by my great Name, says the Lord, that my Name n This declareth an horrible plague to Ward idolaters, seeing that God Will not voufchesafe to have his Name mentioned by such as have polluted it. shall no more be called upon by the mouth of any man of Iudáh, in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord God liveth. 27 Behold, I will watch over them for evil and not for good, and all men of Iudáh that are in the land of Egypt, shall be consumed by the sword, and by the famine, until they be utterly destroyed. 28 Yet a small number that escape the sword, o We see therefore, that GOD hath a perpetual care over his, Wheresoever they are scattered: for though they be but two or three, yet he Will deliver them When he destroyeth his enemies. shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Iudáh: and all the remnant of Iudáh that are go into the land of Egypt to devil there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine or there's. 29 And this shallbe a sign unto you, says the Lord, when I visit you in this place, that you may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil. 30 Thus says the Lord, Behold, I will p He showeth the means where by they should be destroyed to assure them of the certainty of the plague, and yet they remain 〈◊〉 in their obstinacy till they perish: for jose phus lib. 10 de Antiq. cap. 11. writeth that five year after the taking of jerusalem, Nebu chadnezzar the younger, having overcome the Moabites and the Ammonites Went against egypt, and slew the King, and so brought all these jews, and other into Babylon. give Pharaóh Hophrá King of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life: as I gave zedekiah King of Iudáh into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel his enemy, who also sought his life. CHAP. XLV. 2 jeremiah comforteth Baruch; assuring him that he should not perish in the destruction of Jerusalem. 1 THe word that jeremiáh the Prophet spake unto a Which Was 〈◊〉 disciple, and Written his prophccies under him. Baruch the son of Neriáh, when he had written these b Whereof read Chap. 26. 9 words in a book at the mouth of jeremiáh, in the fourth year of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh, saying. 2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel unto thee, o Baruch. 3 Thou did est say, Woe is me now: for the Lord hath laid sorrow unto my sorrow: I c Baruch 〈◊〉 With an inconsi derat zeal of le remiahs impriso 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 for the destruction of the people, and the Temple, 〈◊〉 this lamentation, as psal. 6. 6. sainted in my mourning, and I can find no rest. 4 Thus shalt thou say unto him, The Lord says thus, Behold, that which I have built, will I d Meaning, that God might 〈◊〉 this people because he had planted them. destroy, and that which I have planted, will I pluck up, even this whole land. 5 And seekest e Thinkest thou to have honour and credit? Where in he she Weth his infirmity. thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for behold, I will bring a plague upon all flesh, says the Lord: but thy life will I give thee for f Read Chap. 21. 9 a pray in all places, whether thou goest. CHAP. XLVI. 1 He proplrecieth the destruction of Egypt. 27 Deliverance is promised to Israel. 1 THe words of the Lord, which came to je remiáh the Prophet against the a That is, nine nations, 〈◊〉 are round about the land of Egypt. Gentiles. 2 (As) against Egypt, against the army of b Read 2 King. 23 29. & 24. 7. and. 2. chron. 35. 20. Pharaoh Necho King of Egypt, which was by the river Peráth in Carchemish, which Nebuchad-nezzar King of Babel smote in the fourth year of jehoiakim the son of josiah King of Iudáh. 3 c He Warneth the Egyptians to prepare themselves to 〈◊〉. Make ready buckler and shield, and go fourth to battle. 4 Make ready the horses, and let the horsemen get up, and stand up with (your) salads, fourblish the spears, and put on the brigandines. 5 d The 〈◊〉 had this vision of the Egyptians Which shuldebe put to flight by the Babylonians at Carchemish. Wherefore have I seen them afraid (and) driven back? for their mighty men are smit ten, and are fled away, and look not back: (sore) fear (was) round about, says the Lord 6 The swift shall not flee away, nor the strong man escape: they shall stumble, and fall toward the e The Babylonians shall discomfit them at 〈◊〉 for Euphrates. north by the river Perath. 7 Who is this, that cometh up, as f He derideth the boasting of the the E yptians Who thought by their riches, and power to 〈◊〉 overcome all the World, alluding to the river Nilus, Which at certain times over floweth the country of Egypt. a flood, whose waters are moved like the rivers. 8 Egypt rises up like the flood, and (his) waters are moved like the rivers, and he saith, I will go up, (and) will cover the earth: I will destroy the city with them that devil therein. 9 Come up, you horses, and rage yecharets, and let the valiant men come forth, g For these nations took part 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the black Moors, and the Lybians that bear the shield, and the Lydians that handle (and) bend the bow. 10 For this is the day of the Lord God of hosts, (and) a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his enemies: for the sword shall devour, and it shallbe satiat, and made drunk with their blood: for the Lord God of hosts hath h He calleth the slaughter of God's enemies a sacrifice because it is a thing that doth please him Isa. 34. 6. a sacrifice in the North country i That is, at Charchemish. by the river Peráth. 11 Go up unto Gilead, k For at Gilead did grow most sovereign balm for Wounds. and take balm, o virgin, l So called because Egypt had not yet been overcome by the enemy. the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many m He showeth that no salve or medicine can prevail Where as God giveth the Wound. medicines: (for) thou shalt have no health. 22 The nations have herded of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the strong hath stumbled against the strong (and) they are fallen both together. 13 ¶ The word that the Lord spoke to jeremiáh the Prophet, how Nebuchadnezzar King of Babélshulde come and smite the land of Egypt. 14 Publish in Egypt and declare in Migdol, and proclaim in Noph, and in Tahpanhés, (and) say, Stand still, and prepare thee: for the sword shall devour round about thee. 15 Why are they valiant men put back? they could not stand, because the Lord did drive them. 16 He made many to fall, and one fallen upon an other: and they said, Arise, let us go again to our n As they that should repent that they helped the Egyptians. own people, and to the land of our nativity from the sword of the violent. 17 They did cry there, Pharaôh King of Egypt (and) of a great multitude o He derideth them 〈◊〉 shall impure their over thro' We to Lack of counsel and policy, or to fortune: & not observing of time, not considering that it is Gods just judgement. hath passed the time appointed. 18 As I live, says the King, whose Name is the LORD of hosts, surely as Tabór (is) in the mountains, and as Carmel (is) in the sea: (so) shall p Towit, that the Egyptians shallbe destroyed. it come. 19 O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, make thee gear to go into captivity: for Noph shallbe waste and desolate, without an inhabitant. 20 Egygt (is like) a q They have about dance of all, things and therefore are 〈◊〉 and proud. fair calf, (but) destruction cometh: out of the North it cometh. 21 Also her hired men r As vers. 9 (are) in the mids of her like fat calves: they are also turned back & fled a way together: they cold not stand because the day of the destruction was come upon them, (&) the time of their visitation. 22 The voy ce thereof shall go forth like a s They shallscarcely see able to speak for fear of the 〈◊〉. serpent: for they shall march with an army, & come against t Meaning, Egypt. her with axes, as hewers of wood. 23 They shall cut down u That is, they shall stay the great & 〈◊〉 men of power. her forest, says the Lord: for they can not be counted, because they are more than the x To Wit, 〈◊〉 army. grasshoppers, and are in numerable. 24 The daughter of Egypt shallbe confounded: she shallbe delivered into the hands of the people of the North. 25 ¶ Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will visit the y Some take the libre We word Amon for the King's name of 〈◊〉, that is of Alexandera. common people of No and Pharaoh, & Egypt, with their gods and their Kings, even Pharaoh, and all them that trust in him, 26 And I will deliver them into the hands of those, that seek their lives, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, and into the hands of his servants, and afterward she shall devil as z Meaning, that after the space of 〈◊〉 years Egypt should be restored Isa. 19, 23 ezek. 29, 13. in the old time, says the Lord 27 ¶ a God comforteth all his that Were in captivity, but specially the small Church of the jews, Whereof were 〈◊〉 & Baruch, Which remained among the Egyptians: for the Lord never for saketh his, Isa. 44, 〈◊〉 chap. 〈◊〉, 10. But fear not thou, o my servant Iaakób, & be not thou afraid, o Israel: for behold, I will deliver thee from a far (country,) & thy seed from the land of their captivity, & Iaakôb shall return and be in rest, and prosperity, and none shall make him afraid. 28 Fear thou not, o jaak ób my servant, says the Lord: for I am with thee, and I will utterly destroy all the nations, whether I have driven thee: but I will not utterly destroy thee, but correct b Read Chap. 10, 24. thee by judgement, and not utterly cut thee of. CHAP. XLVII. The word of the Lord against the Philistines. 1 THe words of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the Prophet, against the Philistines, before that Pharaóh smote a Which was also called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. Azzáh. 2 Thus says the Lord, Behold, waters rise up out of the b Hemeaneth the army of the Chaldeans, Isa. 8, 8. North, and shallbe as a swelling flood, and shall over flow the land, & all that is therein, and the cities with them that devil therein: then the men shall cry, and all the in habitants of the land shall howl, 3 At the noise (&) stamping of the hooves of his strong (horses,) at the noise of his charets and at the rumbling of his wheels: the fathers shall not c The great fear shall take away their natural affe ction. look back to (their) children for feebleness of d Their heart shall so fail them. hands, 4 Because of the day that cometh to destroy all the Philistines, and to destroy Tyrus, and Zidón, (and) all the rest, that take their part: for the Lord will destroy the Philistines, the remnant of the isle of e For the Caphtorims, Which are also called Cappa docians, had destroyed in old time the Philistines & dwelled in their land even to Gazá. Deut. 〈◊〉. 23. Caphtór. 5 f They have pulled of 〈◊〉 here for sorrow and heaviness. Baldness is come upon Azzáh: Ashkelon is cut up (with) the rest of their valleys. How long will't g As the heathen used 〈◊〉 their mourning Which the Lord to bade his people to do, Deut 14. 〈◊〉. thou cut thyself? 6 O thou sword of the Lord, how long will it be or thou cease! turn again into thy scabbard, rest and be stil. 7 How can it h Meaning, that it is not possible that the Wicked should by any means escape or stay the Lord, When he Will take vengeance, cease, seeing the Lord hath given it a charge against ' Ashkelón, and against the sea bank? even there hath he appointed it. CHAP. XLVIII. The word of the Lord against the Moabites, 26 Because of their pride and cruelty. 1 COncerning Moáb, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, woe unto a These Were 〈◊〉 of the Moabites, 〈◊〉 Nebuchadn. zzár took before he went to fight against Necho King of Egypt. Nebó: for it is wasted: Kiriatháim is confounded (and) taken: Misgáb is confounded and afraid. 2 Moáb shall boast no more of Heshbón: (for) they have devised evil against it. b Thus shall the Babylonians encourage one another. Come, and let us destroy it, that it be no more a nation also thou shalt be destroyed, c Read Isa. 25. 10. o Madméns, (and) the sword shall pursue thee. 3 A voice of crying (shallbe) from Horonáim (with) desolation and great dectruction. 4 Moáb is destroyed: her little one's have caused their cry to be herded. 5 For at the going up of d 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 Were two places Whereby the 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉, Isa. 15. 5. Luhith, the mourner shall go up with weeping: for in the going down of Horonáim, the enemies have herded a cry of destruction, 6 Flee and save your lives, and be like unto the e Hide your selves in 〈◊〉 places, Where the enemy will not 〈◊〉 after you, Chap. 7. 6. heath in the wilderness. 7 For because thou hast trusted in thy f That is, the ido les Which are the Works of thy hands Some read in thy possessions for so the word may signify, as 1. Sam. 25. 2. works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken, and g Both thy 〈◊〉 idol and his 〈◊〉 shall be led away captives, so that they shall then know that it is in vain to look for help at idols, Chemosh shall go for the into captivity with his Priests and his princes together. 8 And the destroyer shall come upon all cities, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish and the plain shallbe destroyed as the Lord hath spoken. 9 Give wings unto Moáb, that it may flee and get away: for the cities there of shallbe desola te, without any to devil therein. Isa. 15 2. 10 h He showeth that God would punish the Chaldeans if they did not destroy the Egyp 〈◊〉 & that with a courage, and calleth this 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 against his enemies his work: though the 〈◊〉 sought another end, Isa. 10, 12 Cursed (be he) that doth the work of the Lord “ Or, 〈◊〉. negligently, & cursed (be he) that keepeth back his sword from blood. 11 Moáb hath been at rest from his youth, & he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been i 〈◊〉 not been removed as the 〈◊〉 have, but hath 〈◊〉 at ease and as a wine that feedeth himself on his lees. powered from vessel to vessel, neither hath he go into captivity: therefore histaste remained in him & his scent is not changed. 12 ¶ Therefore behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will sand unto him such as shall carry him away, and shall empty his vessels and break their bottles. 13 And Moáb shall be ashamed of Chemósh as the house of Israel was ashamed of k At the 〈◊〉 of Bethél was not able to deliver the 〈◊〉: no more shall Chemosh deliver the 〈◊〉. Bethel their confidence. 14 How think you (thus,) We are mighty & strong men of war? 15 Moáb is destroyed, and his cities ” 〈◊〉 go up, or destroyed. burned up and his choose young men are go down to slaughter, says the King, whose name (is,) The Lord of hosts. 16 The destruction of Moáb is ready to come and his plague hasteth fast. 17 All you that are about him, mourn for him, & all you that know his name, say, l How 〈◊〉 they destroyed that put 〈◊〉 trust in their strength & riches. How is the strong staff broken, (&) the beautiful rod! 18 Thou daughter that dost inhabit 〈◊〉, come down from (thy) glory, & sit in thirst: for the destroyer of Moáb shall come up upon thee, (and) he shall destroy thy strong holds. 19 Thou that dwellest in Aroér, stand by the way, and behold: ask him that fleeth and that escapeth, (and) say, What is done? 20 m Thus they that flee, shall answer. Moáb is confounded: for it is destroyed: howl, & cry, tell you it in Arnon, that Moáb is made waste, 21 And judgement is come upon the plain country, upon Holón and upon jahazáh, & upon Mepháath. 22 And upon Dibón, and upon Nebó, and upon the house of 〈◊〉. 23 And upon Kiriatháim, and upon Bethgamúl, and upon Beth-meón, 24 And upon Kerióth, and upon Bozráh, and upon all the cities of the land of Moáb far or near. 25 The n That is, his power & 〈◊〉. horn of Moáb is cut of, and his arm is broken, says the Lord 26 Make you him o He 〈◊〉 the Chaldeans to lay afflictions unough upon them, till they be liked 〈◊〉 ken men that fall down to their shame and are derided of all. drunken: for he magnified himself against the Lord: Moáb shall “ Or shall be full or clap his hands. wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision. 27 For did est not thou deride Israel, as though he had been found among thieves? for when thou speak est of him, thou art p Thou 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 of his misery. moved. 28 Oye that dwelin Moáb, leave the cities, and devil in the rocks, and be like the dove that maketh her nest in the sides of the holes mouth. Isa 16, 6. 29 * We have herded the pride of Moáb [(he is) exceeding proud] his stoutness, and his arrogancy, and his pride, and the hautenes of his heart. 30 I know his wrath, says the Lord, q He shall not execute his 〈◊〉 against his neighbours. but it shall not (be) so: (&) his dissimulations, (for) they do not right. 31 r Read Isa. 16, 1. Therefore will howl for Moáb, and I will cry out for all Moáb: (mine heart) shall mourn for the men of Kir-héres. 32 O vine of Sibmáh, I will weep for thee, as I wept for Iazér: thy plants are go over the sea, they are come to the sea s Which city was in the 〈◊〉 border of 〈◊〉 hereby he signifieth that the whole land 〈◊〉 be de 〈◊〉 & the people carried away. of Iazér: the the is fallen upon thy summer fruits, and upon thy vintage, 33 And joy, and gladness is taken from the plen tiful field and from the land of Moáb: and I have caused wine to fail from the wine press: none shall tread with shouting: (their) shouting (shall be) no shouting. 34 From the cry of Heshbon unto Elaléh (&) unto jahaz have 〈◊〉 made their noise from Zóar unto Horonáim, the t Read Isa 15. 5. heifer of three year old (shall go lowing:) for the waters also of 〈◊〉 shallbe wasted. 35 Moreover, I will 'cause to cease in Moáb, says the Lord, him that offered in the high places, and him that burneth incense to his gods. 36 Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moáb like a u Their custom was 〈◊〉 play on flutes or 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 tunes at buryales and in 〈◊〉 time of 〈◊〉, as, Mat 9 33. shaume & mine heart shall sound like Isa. 15. 3. a shaume for the men of Kir-héres, because the riches that he hath got, is perished. Ezek 7. 18. 37 * For every head shallbe “ Or, shaven. bald, and every beard plucked: upon all the hands shall be cutting, and upon the loins sack cloth. 38 (And) mourning shallbe upon all the house tops of Moáb and in all the streets thereof: for I have broken Moáb like a vessel wherein is no pleasure, says the Lord 39 They shall howl, (saying,) How is he destroyed? how hath Moáb turned the back with shame? so shall Moáb be a derision, and a fear to all them about him. 40 For thus says the Lord, Behold, x 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 as, Chap. 〈◊〉 22. he shall flee as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moáb. 41 The cities are taken and the strong holds are won, and the mighty men's hearts in Moáb at that day shallbe as the heart of a woe man in travail. 42 And Moáb shallbe destroyed from being a people, because he hath set up himself against the Lord 43 y He that escapeth 〈◊〉ger, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of another. Isa, 24-17. Fear, and pit and snare (shallbe) upon thee o inhabitant of Moáb, says the Lord 44 He that escapeth from the fear, shall fall in the pit, and he that getteth up out of the pit, shallbe taken in the snare: for I will bring upon it, (even) upon Moáb, the year of their visitation, says the Lord 45 They that fled, stood under the shadow z They 〈◊〉 thither thinking to have succour of the Amo 〈◊〉 of Heshbón, because of the force: for a The 〈◊〉 had destroyed the more 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 past, & now because of their power the 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 to them for help the fire came out of Heshbón, and a flame from Sihón, and devoured the corner of Moáb, and the top of the seditious children. 46 Woe (be) unto thee, o Moáb: the people of b Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ido eas though he cold have defended them. Chemósh perisheth: for thy sons are taken captives, and thy daughters (led) into captivity. 47 Yet will I bring again the captivity of more in the c That is, they shallbe restored by the 〈◊〉. later days, says the Lord Thus far of the judgement of Moáb. CHAP. XLIX. 1 The word of the Lord against the Ammonites, 7 Idumea, 〈◊〉 Damascus, 28 Kedár, 34 and 〈◊〉. 1 Unto the children of a They were separated from the Moabites by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Arnon, and after that the ten tribes were carried away into 〈◊〉, they 〈◊〉 the country of God. Ammónthus says the Lord, Hath Israel no sons? or hath he none heir? Why (then) hath their b To wit, of the 〈◊〉, King possessed Gad? and his people dwell in c Meaning, of the Israélites. his cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will 'cause a noise of war to be herded in d Which was one of the chief cities of the 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 Heshbon and 〈◊〉: there was also a city called Heshbon among the 〈◊〉 Rabbáh of the Ammonites, and it shallbe a desolate heap, and her daughters shallbe burned with fire: then shall Israel possess those that possessed him, says the Lord 3 howl o Heshbón, for Ai is wasted: cry you daughters of Rabbáh: gird you with sake cloth: mourn and runneto and fro by the hedges? for their King shall go into captivity (and) his Priests, and his princes like wise. 4 Wherefore gloriest thou in the e In thy plentiful countrei. 〈◊〉? thy valley sloweth away, o rebellious daughter: she trusted in her treasures, (saying,) Who shall come unto me? 5 Behold, I will bring f Signifying that power and riches can not prevail when as God will execute his judgements. a fear upon thee, says the Lord God of hosts, of all those that be about thee, and you shallbe scattered every man g That is, without looking back and as every one can find away to escape. right forth, and none shall gather him that fleeth. 6 And h In the time of Christ when the Gentiles shallbe called. afterward I will bring again the captivity of the children of Ammón. 7 ¶ To Edóm thus says the Lord of hosts, Is wisdom no more in i Which Was a city of Edom call led by the name of Temā 〈◊〉 son Who 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 Temán? is counsel perished from (their) children? is their wisdomè vanished? 8 Flee, you inhabitants of Deed 〈◊〉 [ k The enemies that shall dissemble as though 〈◊〉 fled away, shall turn back, and invade your land and 〈◊〉 it. they are returned back, and have consulted to dwell] for I have brought the destruction of 〈◊〉 (and) the time of his visitation. 9 If the l Meaning, that God 〈◊〉 destroy them, andnot spare one 〈◊〉 the grape gatherers leave 〈◊〉 grapes, and thieves seek but till they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, O bad .. 5. grape gatherers come to thee, would they not leave (some) grapes? if thieves come by night, they will destroy till they have enough. 10 For I have discovered Esáu: I have uncovered his secrets, & he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is wasted, and his brethren and his neighbours, and there shallbe none (to say;) 11 Leave thy m The destruction shallbe so great, that there shallbe none 〈◊〉 to take care over the Widows, and fatherless. fatherless children, (and) I will preserve them alive, and let thy widows 〈◊〉 in me. 12 For thus says the Lord, n I 〈◊〉 not spa 〈◊〉 mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 people, and how should I pity thee? Behold, they whose judgement was not to drink of the cup, have assuredly drunken, and art thou he that shall escape free? thou shalt not go free, but thou shalt surely drink of it. 13 For I have sworn by myself, says the Lord that o Which Was a chief 〈◊〉 of Edom. Bozráh shallbe waste, and for a reproach, and a desolation, and a curse, and all the cities thereof shallbe perpetual desolations. 14 I have herded a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, (saying,) Gather you together, and come against p That is, 〈◊〉. her, and rise up to the battle. 15 For lo, I will make thee but small among the heathen, and despised among men. 16 Thy “ Or, idol. fear, (and) the pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, & keepest the height of the hill: though thou should make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, says the Lord 17 ¶ Also Edom shallbe desolate: every one that goeth by it, shallbe astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof, 18 As in the overthrow of sodom, and of Go moráh, and the places thereof near about, says the Lord: no man shall dwell there, neither shall the sons of men remain in it. 19 Behold, q To Wit, N 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he hath overcome 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 is meant by the swelling of 〈◊〉, shall come against mount 〈◊〉 and Edom. he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the strong dwelling place: for I will make (Israel) to rest, (even) I will make r That is, the 〈◊〉, Whom the 〈◊〉 kept as prisoners to haste away from thence. him to haste away from her, and who is a choose man that I may appoint against her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is the s The captain and gouenour of the army, meaning, Nebuchadnezzar. she pherd that will stand before me? 20 Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord that he hath devised against Edom, and his purpose that he hath conceived against the inhabitans of Temán: surely the lest t They shall not be able to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 captains. of the flock shall draw them out: surely u To Wit, the enemy. he shall make their habitations desolate with them. 21 The earth is moved at the noise of their fall: the cry of their voice is herded in the read Sea. 22 Behold, he shall come up, and i'll as the eagle x As Chap. 48. 40 Was said of Moáb and spread his wings over Bozráh, and at that day shall the heart of the strong men of Edóm be as the heart of a woman in travail. 23 ¶ Unto y Which Was the chief city of Syria, Whereby he means 〈◊〉 Whole country. Damascus (he says,) Hamáth is confounded and Arpád, for they have herded evil 〈◊〉, & they are faint hearted (as one) on the fear full sea that can not rest. 24 Damascus is discouraged, (and) turneth herself to flight z When she herded the sudden coming 〈◊〉 of the enemy. and fear hath seized her: anguish & sorrow was have taken her as a woman in travail. 25 How is the glorious a He speaketh this in the person of the King & of them of the country Who shall Wonder to see Damascus the chief city destroyed. city not reserved, the city. 26 Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all her men of war shallbe cut of in that day, says the Lord of hosts. 27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, which shall cousume the palaces of b Who Was King of Syria. Ben-hadád. 1 king. 20. 26 and had built these palaces, Which Were still called the palaces of 〈◊〉. 28 ¶ Unto c Meaning the Arabians, and their 〈◊〉. Kedár, and to the kingdoms of Hazonr, which Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel shall smite, thus says the Lord, Arise, (&) go up unto Kedár, and destroy the men of the East. 29 Their tents and their flocks shall they take away yea, they shall take to themselves their d Because they used to devil in 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the things that 〈◊〉 thereunto. curtains, and all their vessels, & their camels and they shall cry unto them, Fear is on every side. 30 Flee, get you far of [ e The enemies Wildweliu your places. they have consulted to devil] o you in habitants of Hazór, says the Lord: for Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel hath taken counsel against you, and hath 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 against you. 31 f He showeth that they of Hazor Will 〈◊〉 to the Arabians for 〈◊〉, but that shall not 〈◊〉 them. Arise, (and, get you up unto the wealthy nation that 〈◊〉 without care, says the Lord, which have neither gates nor bars, (but) devil 〈◊〉. 32 And their camels shallbe a boutie, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil, and I will scatter them into all winds, and to the utmost corners, and I will bring their destruction from all the sides thereof, says the Lord 33 And Hazonr shallbe a dwelling for dragons, (and) desolation for ever: there shall no man devil there, nor the sons of men remain in it. 34 ¶ The words of the Lord that came to jeremiáh the Prophet, concerning g That is, Persia so called of Elám the son of Shen. Elám, in the beginning of the reign of zedekiah King of Iudáh, saying, 35 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold, I will break the h Because the 〈◊〉 were good 〈◊〉, he showeth that the thing wherein they put their trust, 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 them. bow of Elám, (even) the chief of their strength. 36 And upon Elám I will bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them to wards all these winds, and there shallbe no nation, whether the fugitives of Elám shall not come. 37 For I will 'cause Elám to be afraid before their enemies, and before them that seek their lives, and will bring upon them a plague, (even) the indignation of my wrath, says the Lord, and I will 〈◊〉 the sword after them till I have consumed them. 38 And I will set my i I will place Nebuchadnezzar there, and in these prophecies 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 speaketh 〈◊〉 coum: 〈◊〉 which should be 〈◊〉 under the 〈◊〉 of those 〈◊〉 monarchies where of Daniel m 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. throne in Elám, and I will destroy (both) the King and the princes from thence, says the Lord but k This may be referred to 〈◊〉 empire of the 〈◊〉, and Me des after the Chaldeans, or unto the time of Christ as Chap. 48 47. in the latter days I will bring again the 〈◊〉 of Elám, says the Lord CHAP. L. He prophesieth the destruction of Babylon, and the deliverance of Israel, which was in captivitic. 1 THe word that the 〈◊〉 spoke, concerning 〈◊〉, (and) concerning the land of the Chaldeans by 〈◊〉 ” Ebr. hand. ministery of 〈◊〉 the Prophet. 2 Declare among the nations, and publish it, and set up a standard, proclaim it (and) conceal it not: say, a After that God hath used the Basilius bylonians service to punish other 〈◊〉 he showeth that their turn shall come to be punished. Babel is taken, Bel is confounded, b These were two of their chief idols. Merodách is broken down: her idols are confounded, (and) their images are burst in pieces. 3 For out of the North there c To wit, the 〈◊〉 des, and the 〈◊〉. cometh up a nation against her, which shall make her land waste, and none shall devil therein: they shall flee, (and) depart, both man and beast. 4 In those days, and at that time, says the Lord, the children of Israel shall d When Cyrus shall take Babel. come, they and the children of Iudáh together, going, and e Read Chap 31. 9 weeping shall they go, and seek the Lord their God. 5 They shall ask the way to Zion, with their faces the their ward, (〈◊〉,) Come, and let us cleave to the Lord in a perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten. 6 ¶ My people hath been (as) lost sheep: their f Their 〈◊〉 and ministers by their examples have provoked them to 〈◊〉. shepherds have caused 〈◊〉 to go 〈◊〉, and have turned them away to the 〈◊〉 they have go from g They have come 〈◊〉 idolatry in every 〈◊〉. mountain to hill (and) forgotten their 〈◊〉 place. 7 All that found them, have devoured them, and their enemies said, We offended not because they have sinned against the Lord, h For the Lord dwelled among them in his Temple, and would have 〈◊〉 them by his justice against their 〈◊〉 mies. the habitation of justice, even the Lord the hope of their fathers. 8 i When God shall deliver you by Cyrus. Flee from the mids of Babel, and depart out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be you as the he goats k That is most for ward & with 〈◊〉 fear. before the flock. 9 For lo, I will raise, & cause to come up against Babel a multitude of mighty nations from the North country, and they shall set themselves in array against her, whereby she shallbe taken: their arrows (shallbe) as of a strong man, which is expert (for) none shall return in vain. 10 And Caldea shallbe a spoil: all that spoil her, l Shallbe made rich thereby. 〈◊〉 satisfied, says the Lord 11 Because you were glad and rejoiced in destroying mine heritage, (and) because you are grown fat, as the calves in the grass, m For joy of the victory, that ve had against my 〈◊〉. and neighed like strong (horses,) 12 (Therefore) your mothers shallbe sore confounded, and she that bore you, shallbe ashamed: behold, the uttermost of the nations (shallbe) a desert, a 〈◊〉 land, & a wilderness. 13 Because of the wrath of the Lord it shall not be inhabited, but shallbe wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babel, shall be astonished, n In sign of contempt, and 〈◊〉. and hiss at all her plagues. 14 o He speaketh to the enemies the Medes and 〈◊〉. Put yourselves in array against Babel round about: all you that bend the bow, shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath p 〈◊〉 the Lord called the Babylonians his 〈◊〉, and their work his work in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his people yet be cause they did it not to 〈◊〉 God, 〈◊〉 for their own malice, 〈◊〉 to profit themselves, it is 〈◊〉 called sin. sinned against the Lord 15 Cry against her round about: she hath “ Or, velded or made peace. given her hand: her foundations are fallen, (and) her walls are destroyed: for it is the vengeance of the Lord: take vengeance upon her: as she hath done, do unto her. 16 Destroy the q 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so that none be left to labour the ground or to the fruit there of. sour from Babel, and him that handleth the sith in the time of harvest because of the sword of the oppressor they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land. 17 Israel (is like) scattered sheep: the lions have dispersed them: first the King r Meaning, Tiglath Pelezár who carried away the ten tribes. of ashúr hath devoured him, and last this Nebuchadnezzar King of Babélhathe broken s He carried away 〈◊〉 rest, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, judáh, and Beviamin. his bones 18 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Behold, I will visit the King of Babel, & his land, as I have visited the King of ashúr. 19 And I will bring Israel again to his habitation: he shall feed on Carmel and Bashán, and his soul shallbe satisfied upon the mount Ephráim and Gilead. 20 In those days, and at that time, says the Lord, the iniquity of Israel shallbe sought for and there shallbe none: and the sins of Iudáh, and they shall not be found: for I will be merciful unto them, whom I reserve. 21 Go up against the land of the t That is, 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 the Lord 〈◊〉 up Cyrus: 〈◊〉. 23. 23. rebels, (even) against it, and against the inhabitants * of “ Or, of them that should be visited Pekód: destroy, and lay it waste after them, says the Lord, and do according to all that I have commanded thee. 22 A cry of battle (is) in the land, and of great destruction. 23 How is the u 〈◊〉, who had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the princes, and people of the world. hammer of the whole world destroyed, and broken! how is Babel become desolate among the nations! 24 I have suared thee, and thou art taken, o Babel, and thou wast not a ware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the Lord 25 The Lord hath opened his treasure, & hath brought forth the weapons of his wrath: for this is the work of the Lord God of hosts in the land of the Chaldeans. 26 Come against her ” Ebr. from the 〈◊〉. from the utmost border open her store houses: tread on her as on sheaves, and destroy her utterly: let nothing of her be left. 27 Destroy all her x Her princes & mighty men. bullocks: let them go down to the slaughter. woe unto them, for their day is come, (and) the time of their visitation. 28 The voice of them that y 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 which should be delivered by 〈◊〉. flee, and escape out of the land of Babel to declare in Zión the vengeance of the Lord our God, (and) the vengeance of his Temple. 29 Call up the archers against Babel: all you that bend the bow, besiege it round about: let Revel, 8, 69. none there of escape: * recompense her according to her work, (and) according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the Lord, (even) against the holy one of Israel. 30 Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shallbe destroyed in that day, says the Lord 31 Behold, I (come) unto thee, oh proud (man,) says the Lord God of hosts: for thy day is come, (even) the time that I will visit thee. 32 And the proud shall stumble and fall, and none shall raise him up: and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all round about him. 33 Thus says the Lord of hosts, The children of Israel, and the children of Iudáh were oppressed together: and all that took them captives, held them, (and) would not let them go. 34 (But) their strong redeemer, whose Name (is) the Lord of hosts, he shall maintain their cause, that he may give rest to the land, z He showeth that when GOD 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his enemies, that his 〈◊〉 shall then have 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉 the in habitants of Babel. 35 A sword (is) upon the Chaldeans, says the Lord, and upon the inhabitants of Babel, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men. 36 A sword (is) upon the ” Ebr. Liars. so the sayers, & they shall dote: a sword (is) upon her strong men, and they shall be afraid. 37 A sword (is) upon their horses and upon their charets, and upon all the multitude that are in the mids of her, 〈◊〉 they shallbe like women: a sword (is) upon her treasures, and they shall be spoilt. 38 A a For Cyrus did cut the river Eubella phrates and divided 〈◊〉 course thereof into many streams, so that it might be passed ever as though there had been no Water: which thing he did by the counsel of two of Belshazzars' captains, who conspired against their King, 〈◊〉 he had gelded the one of them in des 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 the son of the other. drought (is) upon her waters, and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they dote upon their idols. 39 Therefore the b Read Isa. 13, 21. Ziims with the jims shall devil (there,) & ” Ebr. sons of the ostriches, or young. the ostriches 〈◊〉 well the rain: for it shall be no more inhabited, neither shall it be inhabited from generation unto generation. 40 As God destroyed * Sodôm and Gomoráh Gen. 19 21. with the places thereof near about, says Isa, 〈◊〉, 19 the Lord: (so) shall no man devil there, neither shall the son of man remain therein. 41 ¶ Behold, a people shall come from the North, & a great nation, & many Kings shall be raised up from c Meaning, that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 gather 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 nations. the coasts of the earth. 42 They shall hold the bow and the buckler they are cruel & 〈◊〉 their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, (and) be put in array like men to the battle against thee, o daughter of Babel. 43 The King of Babel hath herded the report of them, and his hands d Which is meant of Belshazzár. waxed feeble: sorrow came upon him, (even) sorrow as of a woman in travail. Dan. 5. 6. 44 Behold, he * shall come up like a lion from Chap. 49. 9 the swelling of Jordan unto the strong habitation: for I will make (Israel) to rest, and I will make them to haste a way from her: and who is a choose man that I may appoint against her? for who is like me, and who will appoint me the time? and who is the e Read Chap. 49 19 shepherd that will stand before me? 45 Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord that he hath devised against Babel, and his purpose that he hath conceived against the land of the Chaldeans: surely the lest of the 〈◊〉 shall draw them out: surely he shall make (their) habitation desolate with them. 46 At the noise of the winning of Babel the earth is moved, and the cry is herded among the nations. CHAP. LI. 5 Why Babylon is destroyed, 41 The vain confidence of the Babylonians 43 The vanity of idolaters. 59 jeremiáh giveth his book to Seraiáh, 1 THus says the Lord, Behold, I will raise up against Babel, and against the inhabitants “ Or, of the land that 〈◊〉 up. that lift up (their) heart against me, a destroy a The Medes, & 〈◊〉, that shall destroy them as the wind doth the chaff. wind, 2 And will sand unto Babel fanners that shall 〈◊〉, and shall empty her land for in the pay of trouble they shallbe against her on every side. 3 Also to the bender that bendeth his bow and to him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine, (will I say,) Spare not her young men but destroy all her host. 4 Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets. 5 For Israel hath been no b Though they were forsaken for a time, yet they were notutterly 〈◊〉 of as though their husband were dead. widow, nor Iudáh from his God, from the Lord of hosts, though their land was filled with sin against the holy one of Israel. 6 ¶ c He showeth that there remains nothing for 〈◊〉 that abide in Babylon, but destruction. Flee out of the mids of Babel, and deliver 〈◊〉 man his soul: be not destroyed Chap 〈◊〉 6. and 4. 8. 6. in her iniquity: for thins is the time of the Lords vengeance: he will rendre unto her are compence. 7 Babel (hath been as) a golden cup in the d By whom the Lord powered out the drink of his vengeance, to whom it pleased him. Lord's hand, that made all the earth drunken the nations have drunken of her wine, therefore do the nations e For the greaat 〈◊〉 that they have felt by the 〈◊〉, Isaiel. 9 rage. 8 * Babel is suddenly fallen, and destroyed: how Revel. 14. 8. le for her, bring balm for her sore, if she may be healed. 9 We would have cured Babel, but she cold not be healed: forsake her, and let f Thus the people of God exhort one another to go to zion and praise God. us go every one into his own country: for her iud gement is come up unto heaven, and is lifted up to the clouds. 10 The Lord hath brought forth our g In approving our cause and punishing our 〈◊〉. righteousness: come and let us declare in Zión the work of the Lord our God. 11 Make bright the arrows: “ Or, fill, as multiply. gather the shields: the Lord hath raised up the spirit of the King of the Medes: for his purpose is against Babel to destroy it, because it is the h For the wrong done to his people and to his Temple. vengeance of the Lord, (and) the vengeance of his Temple. Chap 50. 28. 12 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babel make the watch strong: set up the watchmen prepare the scouts: for the Lord hath both devised, and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babel. 13 Othou that dwellest upon many i For the land of Caldea was full of rivers which ran into Euphrares waters, abundant in treasures, thy end is come, (even) the “ Of, measure. end of thy covetousness. 14 The Lord of hosts hath sworn by ” Ebr. his soul. him * self, (saying,) Surely I wilfil thee with men Amos. 6, 8. as with caterpillars, and they shall cry and shout against thee. 15 * He hath made the earth by his power, and Chap. 10. 12. established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his discretion. 16 He giveth by (his) voice the multitude of waters in the heaven, and he causeth the clouds to ascend from the ends of the earth: he turneth lightnings to rain, and bringeth for the the wind out of his treasures. 17 Eucrie man is a beast by (his own) k Read. Chap. 10. 14. know ledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his melting is but falsehood and there is no breath therein. 18 They are vanity, (and) the work of errors: in the time of their l When God shall execute his vengeance. visitation they shall perish. 19 The m That is, the true God of Israel is not like to these idols: for he can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all things are desperate. portion of Iaakób (is) not like them for he is the maker of all things, and (Israel is) the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts (is) his Name. 20 Thou art mine n He means the Medes and Persians', as he did before call the Babylonians his hammer, Chap 50. 23. hammer, (and) weapons of war: for with thee will I break the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms. 21 And by thee will I break horse and horseman and by thee will I break the chariot and him that rideth therein. 22 By thee also will I break man and woman, and by thee will I break old and young, and by thee will I break the young man and the maid. 23 I will also break by thee the shepherd and his 〈◊〉, and by thee will I break the house band man and his yoke of oxen, and by thee will I break the dukes and princes. 24 And I wilrendre unto Babel, and to all the inhabitants of the Chaldeans all their evil that they have done in Zión, (even) in your sight, says the Lord 25 Behold, I (come) unto thee, o destroying o Not that Baby lon stood on a mountain, but because it was strong and seemed 〈◊〉 mountain, says the Lord, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll the down from thee p From thystrong holds and 〈◊〉. rocks, and will make thee a burned mountain. 26 They shall not take of thee a stone for a cor ner, nor a stone for fundations, but thou shalt be destroyed for ever, says the Lord 27 Set up a standard in the land: blow the trumpets among the nations: prepare the nations against her: call up the kingdoms q By these three 〈◊〉 he means 〈◊〉 the hire, & Arm nia the lower, & Sythia: for Cyrus had gathered an army of divers nations. of Ararát, Minni, & A 〈◊〉 against her: appoint the prince against her: cause horses to come up as the rough caterpillars. 28 Prepare against her the nations with the Kings of the Medes, the dukes thereof, and the princes thereof, & all the land of his dominion. 29 And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for the devise of the Lord shall be performed against Babel, to make the land of Babel waste without an inhabitant. 30 The strong men of Babel have ceased to fight: they have remained in their holds: their strength hath failed, (and) they were like women: they have burnther dwelling places, (and) her bars are broken. 31 A post shall run to meet the post, & a mességer to meet the messenger, to show the King of Babel, that his city is taken on a r By turning the course of the river one side was made open, & the reeds that did grow in the water, were destroyed which 〈◊〉 did byre 〈◊〉 of Gobria and Gab 〈◊〉, Bel shazzais captains. side thereof 32 And that the passages are stopped, & there des burned with fire, & the men of war troubled. 33 For thus says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, The daughter of Babel (is) like a thrashing floor: the time of her thrashing (is come:) yet a little while, and the time of her harvest s When she shallbe cut up & three shed. shall come. 34 Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babel hath t This is spoken in the person of the jews be wailing their state & the 〈◊〉 of the Babylonians. devoured me, & destroyed me: he hath mad me an amptie vessel: he swallowed me up like adragon, and filled his bely with my delicates, (and) hath cast me out. 35 The spoil of me, and that which was left of me, (is brought) unto Babel, shall the inhabitant of Zión say: and my blood unto the inhabitants of Caldea, shall Jerusalem say. 36 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, I will maintain thy u Thus the Lord esteemeth the 〈◊〉 rye done to his 〈◊〉 as done to himself, because their cause it his. cause, and take vengeance for thee, and I will dry up the sea, & dry up her springs. 27 And Babel shallbe (as) heaps, a dwelling place, for dragons, an astonishment, and an hissing, without an inhabitant. 38 They shall roar together like lions, and yell as the lions whelps. 39 In their x When they are 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 & drinking, I will feast with them, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Dan. 5 2. heat I will make them feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep and not wake, says the Lord 40 I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, (and) like rams and goats. 41 How is y Meaning Babel as Chap 25, 26. She shách taken! & how is the glory of the whole earth taken! how is Babel be come an astonishment among the nations! 42 The z The great army of the Medes and 〈◊〉. sea is come up upon Babel? she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof. 43 Her cities are desolate: the land is dry & a wilderness, a land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth the son of man pass thereby. 44 I will also visit Bel in Babel, & I will bring out of his mouth, that which a That is, his gifts & presents which he had received as part of the spoil of other nations, and which the idolaters brought unto him from all country. he hath swallowed up, and the nations shall run no more unto him, and the brickwall of Babel shall fall. 45 My people, go out of the mids of her, and deliver you every man his soul from the fierce wrath of the Lord, 46 Jest your heart even faint, and you fear the rumour, that shall be herded in the land: the rumour shall come (this) year, and after that in thee (other) b Meaning, that Basilius bylon should not be destroyed all at once, but by little and little should be brought to nothing for the first year came the tidings, the next year the siege, and in the third year it was 〈◊〉 yet this is not that horrible destruction which the 〈◊〉 threatened in many places: for that was after this, when they rebelled and Darius overcame them by the policy of zopirus and hanged three thousand gentle men besides the common people year (shall come) a rumour, and cruelty in the land, and ruler against ruler. 47 Therefore behold, the days come, that I will visit the images of Babel, and the whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the mids of her. 48 Then the heaven and c All creatures in heaven and earth shall rejoice and praise God for the destruction of Babylon the 〈◊〉 enemy of his Church. the earth, and all that is therein, shall rejoice for Babel: for the destroyers shall come unto her from the North, says the Lord 49 As Babel caused the d 〈◊〉 did not only destroy Israel, but many other 〈◊〉. slain of israel to fall, so by Babel the slain of all the earth did fall. 50 You that e You that are now captives in Babylon have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still remember the Lord a far of, & let Jerusalem come into your mind, 51 We are f He 〈◊〉 eweth how they should remember 〈◊〉 by lamenting 〈◊〉 miserable 〈◊〉 thereof. confounded because we have herded reproach: shame hath covered our faces, for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the Lords House. 52 Wherefore behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will visit her graven images, and through all her land the wounded shall groan. 53 Though Babel should mount up to g For the walls were two hundredth foot high. heaven, and though she should defend her strength on high, (yet) from me shall her destroyers come, says the Lord 54 A sound of a cry (cometh) from Babel, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans. 55 Because the Lord hath laid Babel waste & destroyed from her the great voice, & her waves shall roar like great waters, (and) a sound was made by their noise. 56 Because the destroyer is come upon her, (even) unto Babel, and her strong men are taken, their bows are broken: for the Lord God that recompenseth, shall surely recompense. 57 And I will h I will so 〈◊〉 them by afflictions that they shall not know which way to turn them. made drunk her princes, and her wise men, her dukes, and her nobles, & her strong men: and they shall sleep perpetual sleep, and not wake, says the King, whose Name (is) the Lord of hosts. 58 Thus says the Lord of hosts, The i The thickness of the wall was 〈◊〉 foot 〈◊〉. thick brickwall of Babel: shallbe broken, and her high gates shallbe burned with fire, and the people shall labour in vain, and the folk in the fire, for they shallbe weary: 59 The word which jeremiáh the 〈◊〉 commanded Sheraiáh the son of Neriiáh the son of Maasciáh, when he went with zedekiah the King of Iudáh into Babel, in the k This was not in the time of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but seven years before, when he went either to gratulat Nabuchadnezzar or to entreat of some matters. fourth year of his reign: and this Sheraiáh was a peaceable prince. 60 So jeremiáh written a book all the evil that should come upon Babel (even) all these things, that are written against Babel. 61 And jeremiáh said to Sheraiáh, When thou comest unto Babel, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words. 62 Then shalt thou say, O Lord, thou hast spo ken against this place, to destroy it, that none should remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it should be desolate for ever. 63 And when thou hastmade an end of reading this book, thou shalt bind a l S. john in his 〈◊〉 alludeth to this places when he says that the Angel took a millestone and 〈◊〉 into the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thereby the destruction of Babylon, Revel 18 〈◊〉. stone to it, and cast it in the mids of Euphrates. 64 And shalt say, Thus shall Babel be drowned and shall not rise from the evil, that I will bring upon her: and they shall m They 〈◊〉 not be able to 〈◊〉, but shall labour in vain. be weary. Thus far (are) the words of jeremiáh. CHAP. LII. 4 jerusalem is taken. 10 Zedekiahs' sons are killed before his face, and his eyes put out 13 The cities is burned 〈◊〉 jehoiakim is brought forth of prison, and fed like a King. 1 ZEdekiah * (was) and twenty year old 2. King. 24. 18. when he began to reign, and he reigned 2. Chro. 36. 11. eleven years in jerusalem, and his mother there's name (was) Hamutál, the daughter of jeremiáh of Libnáh. 2 And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that jehoia kim had done. 3 a So the Lord punished sin by sin and gave him up to his rebellious heart, 〈◊〉 he had brought the enemy upon him to lead him away and his people. Doubt les because the wrath of the Lord, was against Jerusalem and Iudáh, till he had cast them out from his presence, therefore Zedekiáh rebelled against the King of Babel. 4 * But in the ninth year of his reign, in the 2. King 〈◊〉 1. and Chap 〈◊〉. 1. tenth month the tenth (day) of the month came Nebuchad-nezzar King of Babel he & all his host against Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and buy 〈◊〉 forts against it round about. 5 So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of the King Zedekiáh. 6 Now in the fourth month, the ninth (day) of the month, the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no more bread for the people of the land. 7 Then the city was broken up and all the men of war fled, and went out of the city by night, by the b Read. Chap. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 way of thee: gate between the two walls, which was by the King's garden [now the Chaldeans (were) by the city round about] and they went by the way of the wilderness. 8 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the King, and took Zedekiáh in the desert of jerichó, and all his host was scattered from him. 9 Then they took the King and carried him up unto the King of Babel to Ribláh in the land of Hamáth, c Read 2. King. 25. 6 and chap. 39 5. where he gave judgement upon him. 10 And the King of Babel slew the sons of Zedekiáh, before his eyes: he slew also all the princes of judah in Ribláh. 11 Then he put out the eyes of Zedekiáh, and the King of Babel bound him in chains, and carried him to Babel, and put him in prison till the day of his death. 12 Now in the fift month in the d In the 2. King. 25. 8 it is called the seventh day, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 began them and so continued to the 〈◊〉. tenth (day) of the month [which was the nineteenth year of the King Nebuchad-nezzák King of Babel] came Nebuzar-adán chief steward (which) e That is, which was his servant, as 2. King. 23. 8. stood before the King of Babel in jerusalém, 13 And burned the House of the Lord, and the King's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem & all the great houses burned he with fire. 14 And all the army of the Chaldeans that were with the chief steward, broke down all the walls of Jerusalem round about. 15 Then Nebuzar adán the chief steward carried away captive (certain) of the poor of the people, & the residue of the people that remained in the City, and those that were fled, and fallen to the King of Babel, with the rest of the multitude. 16 But Nebuzar adán the chief steward left (certain) of the poor of the land, to dress the vines, and to till the land. 17 Also the f 〈◊〉" these pillars read. 〈◊〉, King. 7. pillars of brass that were in the House of the Lord, and the bases, and the brazen Sea, that was in the House of the Lord, the Chaldeans broke, and carried all the brass of them to Babel. 18 The 〈◊〉 also and the g Which were a so made of brass besoms, and the instruments of music, and the basins, and the incense dishes, and all the vessels of brass where with they ministered, took they away. 19 And the bowls, and the ashpannes, & the basins, & the pots, and the candle sticks, and the incense dishes, and the cups, (& all) that was of gold, & that was of silver, took the chief steward away, 20 With the two pillars, one Sea, and twelve brazen bulls, that were under the bases, which King Solomon had made in the house of the Lord: the brass of all these vessels was without h It was so much in quantity. weight. 21 And concerning the pillars, the height of one pillar (was) eighteen cubits, and a thread of twelve cubits did compass it, & the thickness thereof (was) four fingers: (it was) hollow. 22 And a chapter of brass (was) upon it, and the height of one chapter was five cubits with network, & pomegranates upon the chapters round about, all of brass the second pillar also, and the pomegranates (were) like unto these. 23 And there were ninety and six pomegranates on side (and) all the pomegranates upon the network (were) an i But because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 more cold be 〈◊〉 but nintye & six. hundredth round about. 24 And the chief steward took Sheraiah the chief Priest, and Zephaniah k Which served in the high Priests stead, if he had any necessary impediment. the second Priest, and the three keepers of the door. 25 He took also out of the city an Eunuch, which had the oversight of the men of war, and l In the 2 King 25. 19, is read but of five: those were the most excellent & the other two, which were not so noble, are not there mentioned with them. seven men that were in the King's presence, which were found in the city, & Sophér captain of the host who mustered the people of the land, and three score men of the people of the land, that were found in the mids of the city. 26 Nebuzar-adán the chief steward took them and brought them to the King of Babel to Ribláh. 27 And the King of Babel smote them, and slew them in Ribláh, in the land of the Ha' máth thus judah was carried away captive out of his own land. 28 ¶ This is the people, whom Nabuchadnezzar carried away captive, in the m Which was the latter end of the seventh year of his reign and the beginning of 〈◊〉 eight. seventh year (even) three thousand jews, and three and twenty. 29 In the n In the latter end also of that year, & the beginning of the nineteenth. eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar he carried away captive from Jerusalem eight hundredth thirty and two ” Ebr. 〈◊〉. persons. 30 In the three and twentieth year of Nebuchad-nezzar, Nebuzar-adàn the chief steward carried away captive of the jews seven hundredth forty and five persons: all the persons (were) four thousand and six hundredth. 31 And in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of jahoiachin King of judah, in the twelft month, in the five and twentieth (day) of the month, Euil-merodách King of 〈◊〉, in the (first) year of his reign, o That is restored him to liberty & honour. lifted up the head of jehoiachin King of Iudáh, and brought him out of prison. 32 And spoke kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the Kings, that were with him in Babel. 33 And changed his prison p And gave him 〈◊〉 apparel. garments, and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life, 34 His portion (was) a q That is, he had allowance in the court, and thus at length he had rest and quietness because he obeyed jeremiah the Prophet, where as the other were cruelly ordered, that would not obey him. continual portion given him of the King of Babel, every day a certain, all the days of his life until he died. LAMENTATIONS. CHAP. I 1 The 〈◊〉 be waileth the miserable estate of jerusalé. 5 And showeth that they are plagued because of their sins. The first and second chapter begin every verse according to the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet. The third 〈◊〉 three verses for every letter, & the fourth is as the first. 1 HOw doth a The Prophet wondereth 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 judgement of God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was so strong and so full of 〈◊〉, to be now destroyed & 〈◊〉. the city remain solitary that was full of people? she is as a widow she that was great among the nations (and) b Which had chief rule over ma ny 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. princess among the provinces, is made tributary. 2 She weepeth continually in the c 〈◊〉 that she taketh no rest. night, & her tears (run down) by her cheeks among all her d Meaning, the Egyptians and Assyrians, 〈◊〉 promised help. lovers, 〈◊〉 hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt unfaithfully with her, (and) are her enemies. 3 Iudáh is carried away captive, because e For her cruelty toward the poor and oppression of servants, 〈◊〉. 34. 11. of affliction, and because of great servitude: she dwelleth among the heathen, (and) finds no rest: all her persecutors took her in the straits. 4 The ways of Zionn lament, because no man cometh f As they used to come up, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, to the solemn feasts: all her 〈◊〉 are desolate: her Priest's sigh: her virgins Psal. 〈◊〉 2. 4, are discomfited, and she is in ” Ebr. bitterness. heaviness. 5 Her adversaries g That is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 over her, 〈◊〉. e. 〈◊〉. 44. are the chief, (and) her enemies prospero: for the Lord hath afflicted her, for the multitude of her transgressions, (and) her children are go into captivity before the enemy. 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become h As men pined away which sorrow and that have no courage. like hearts that find no pasture, and they are go without strength before the pursuer. 7 Jerusalem remembered the days of her affliction, and of her rebellion, (and) all her pleasant things, that she 〈◊〉 in times past, when her people i In her misery she considered the great 〈◊〉 & commodities that she had lost. fallen into the hand of the enemy, and none did help her: the adversaries saw her, (&) did mock at her k At her religion & serving of God, which was the greatest grief to the god lie. Sabbaths. 8 jerusalem hath grievously sinned, therefore she is ” Or, driven away. in derision all that honoured her, despise her, because they have seen her filthiness: yea, she sigheth & turneth backward. 9 l She is not ashamed of her sin, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be manifest. Her filthiness (is) in her skirts: she remembered not her last end, therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter: o Lord, behold mine affliction: for the enemy ” Ebr. hath magnified himself. is proud. 10 The enemy hath stretched out his hand upon all her pleasant things for she hath seen the heathen entre into her Sáctuarie, whom m God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that the Ammonites and Moabites should enter into the Congregation of the Lord, and under thenhe comprehend th' all enemies, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. thou diddest command, that they should not enter into thy Church. 11 All her people sigh and seek (their) bread they have given their pleasant things for meat to refresh the soul: see, o Lord, & consider. for I am become vile. 12 Have you no regard, all you that pass by (this) way? behold, and see, if there be any n Thus 〈◊〉 lamenteth, moving others to 〈◊〉 her and to learn 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉. sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is do he unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted (me) in the day of his fierce wrath. 13 From above hath o This declareth that we 〈◊〉 acknowledge God to be the au or of all our afflictions, to the 〈◊〉 that we 〈◊〉 seek unto him for remedy. he sent fire into my bones, which prevail against them: he hath spread a net for my feet, (and) turned me back he hath made me desolate, (&) daily in heaviness. 14 The p Mine heavy sins 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 before 〈◊〉, as he that 〈◊〉 a thing to his hand 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉. yoke of my transgressions is bond upon his hand they are wrapped, and come up upon my neck: he hath made my strength to fall: the Lord hath delivered me into (their) hands, neither am I able to rise up. 15 The Lord hath trodden under foot all my valiant men in the mids of me he hath called an assembly against me to destroy my young men: the Lord hath trodden q He 〈◊〉 trodden 'em under foot, as they that 〈◊〉 grapes in the Wine press. the wine press upon the virgin the daughter of Iudáh. 16 * For these things I weep mine eye, (cven) I re. 14. 17. mine eye casts out water, because the comforter Chap. 2. 18. that should refresh my soul, is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed. 17 Zión stretcheth out her hands, and there (is) none to comfort her the Lord hath appointed the enemies of jaakob round about him Jerusalem is r Which because of her 〈◊〉 wassepa. at 〈◊〉 her 〈◊〉, Leu. 15. 19 & was abhor read for the 〈◊〉. as a menstruous woman in the mids of them. 18 The Lord is righteous: for I have rebelled against his ” Ebr. mouth. commandment: hear I pray you, all people and behold my sorrow: my virgins and my young men are go into captivity. 19 I called for my lovers, (but) they deceived me my Priests and mine Elders perished in the city while they s That is, they died for 〈◊〉. sought their meat to refresh their souls. 20 Behold, o Lord, how I am troubled: my bowels swell mine heart is turned within me, for I am full of heaviness: the sword spoileth abroad, as death (doth) at home. 21 They have herded that I mourn, (but) there (is) none to comfort me: all mine enemies have herded of my trouble, (and) are glad, that thou hast done it thou will't bring the day, that thou hast pronounced, and they shallbe like unto me. 22 t Of 〈◊〉 vengeance against the 〈◊〉, read 〈◊〉. 11. 20 & 18 21 Let all their wickedness come before thee: “ Or, gather them like grapes. do unto them, as thou hast done unto me, for all my transgressions for my sighs are many, and mine heart is heavy. CHAP. II 1 HOw hath the Lord a That is, 〈◊〉 her from prosperity to 〈◊〉. darkened the daughter of Zionn in his wrath! (&) hath cast down from b Hath given her a most sore 〈◊〉. heaven unto the earth the beauty of Israel, and remembered not his c 〈◊〉 to the Temple or to the Ark of the covenant, Which was called the 〈◊〉 of the Lord because they should not 〈◊〉 their minds so low, but lift up their heart's 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. foot stolen in the day of his wrath! 2 The Lord hath destroyed all the habitations of Iaakób, and not spared: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Indáh: he hath cast them down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof. 3 He hath cut of in his fierce wrath all the d 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, as 1 〈◊〉. 2 1, horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his e 〈◊〉 is, his succour which he was wont to sand us, when our enemies oppressed us. right hand from before the enemy, & there was kindled in jaakob like a flame of fire, which devoured round about, 4 He f Showing, 〈◊〉 there is no remedy but 〈◊〉, where God is the enemy. hath bend his bow like an enemy: his right hand was stretched up as an adversary, and slew all that was pleasant to the eye in the tabernacle of the daughter of Ziôn: he powered out his wrath like fire. 5 The Lord was as an enemy: he hath devoured Israel, (and) consumed all his palaces he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of judáh lamentation and mourning. 6 For he hath destroyed his tabernacle, as a garden, he hath destroyed his congregation: the Lord hath caused the feasts and Sabbaths to be forgotten in Ziôn, & hath despised in the indignation of his wrath the King and the Priest. 7 The Lord hath forsaken his altar: he hath abhorred his Sanctuary: he hath given into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces: they have made a g As the people were 〈◊〉 to praise God in the solemn feasts with a loud voice, so now the enemies blaspheme him with 〈◊〉 and crying. noise in the house of the Lord, as in the day of solemnity. 8 The Lord hath determined to destroy the brickwall of the daughter of Zion: he stretched out a line: he hath not withdrawn his hand from destroying: therefore he made the rampart h This is a 〈◊〉 speech, as 〈◊〉 was, when he said, the ways did lament, Chap. 1. 4. meaning, that this sorrow was so great that the 〈◊〉 things had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. and the brickwall to lament they were destroyed together. 9 Her gates are sunk to the ground: he hath destroyed and broken her bars her King and her princes (are) among the Gentiles: the Law (is) no more, neither can her Prophets ” Or, 〈◊〉. receive (any) vision from the Lord 10 The Elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, and keep silence: they have cast up dust upon their heads: they have girded themselves with sackcloth: the virgins of Jerusalem hung down their heads to the ground. 11 Mine eyes do fail with tears: my bowels swell: my liver is powered upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people, because the children and sucklings “ Or, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 in the streets of the 〈◊〉, 12 They have said to their mothers, Where is ” 〈◊〉. wheat and 〈◊〉. bread and drink? when they swooned as the wounded in the streets of the city, (&) when they ” Ebr. powered out the soul gave up the ghost in their mother's bosom. 13 i Meaning, that her 〈◊〉 was so evident 〈◊〉 it need to 〈◊〉. What thing shall I take to witness for thee what thing shall I compare to thee, o daughter Jerusalem? what shall I liken to thee, that I may comfort thee, o virgin daughter Zión? for thy breach (is) great like the sea: who can heal thee? 14 Thy Prophets have k 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 called themselves 〈◊〉, as the other were 〈◊〉, therefore he cheweth that they see amiss, because 〈◊〉 they did not reprove the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but flattered them in their sins, which 〈◊〉 the cause of their 〈◊〉. looked out vain, and foolish things for thee, and they have not discovered thy iniquity, to turn away thy captivity, but have looked out for thee false “ Or, 〈◊〉. prophecies, and causes of banishment. 15 All that pass by the way, clap their hands at thee: they hiss and wag their head upon the daughter Jerusalem, (saying,) Is this the city that men call, The perfection of beauty, (and) the joy of the whole earth? 16 All thy enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth, saying, Let us devour it: certainly this is the day that we looked for: we have found (and) seen it. 17 * The Lord hath done that which he had Leu. 26. 〈◊〉. purposed: he hath fulfilled his word that Deut. 28. 25. he had determined of old time: he hath thrown done, and not spared: he hath caused thy enemy to rejoice over thee, and set up the horn of thy adversaries. jere 14. 〈◊〉. 18 Their heart * cried unto the Lord, O brickwall of the daughter Zion, let tears run down Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. like a river, day & night: take thee no rest, neither let the apple of thy eye cease. 19 Arise, cry in the night: in the beginning of the watches powere out thy heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that 〈◊〉 for hunger in the corners of all the streets. 20 Behold, o Lord, and consider to whom thou hast done thus? shall the women eat their fruit, (and) children of a “ Or, brought up 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. span long shall the Priest and the Prophet be slain in the Sanctuary of the Lord? 21 The young and the old lie on the ground in the streets: my virgins and my young men are fallen by the sword: thou haste slain (them) in the day of thy wrath: thou haste killed and not spared. 22 Thou hast called as in a solemn day my “ Or, 〈◊〉 whom I feared. terrors round about, so that in the day of the Lords wrath none escaped nor remained: those that I have nourished & brought up, hath mine enemy consumed. Chap. III CHAP. III 1 I Am the man, that hath seen a The Prophet 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 nishments & afflictions that he endured by the 〈◊〉 Prophets & 〈◊〉, when he declared the destruction of Jerusalem, as jer. 20. 2. affliction in the rod of his indignation. 2 He hath led me, & brought me into darkness, but not to light. 3 Surely he is turned against me: he turneth his hand (against me) all the day: 4 My flesh and my skin hath he caused to wax old, (&) he hath broken my bones. 5 He hath b He speaketh this as one that felt Gods heavy judgements, which he greatly feared, & therefore 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 with this 〈◊〉 of words. builded against me, and compass said (me) with gall, and labour. 6 He hath set me in dark places, as they that be dead for ever. 7 He hath hedged about me, that I can not get out: he hath made my chains heavy. 8 Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my c This is a great 〈◊〉 to the godly, when they see not the fruit of their 〈◊〉, and causeth them to think that they are not 〈◊〉, which thing God 〈◊〉 to do, that they 〈◊〉 pray more earnestly & the 〈◊〉. prayer. 9 He hath d And keepeth me in hold, as 〈◊〉. stopped up my ways with hewn stone, (and) turned away my paths. 10 e He hath 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. He was unto me (as) a bear lying in wait, (and as) a lion in secret places. 11 He hath stopped my ways, and pulled me in pieces he hath made me desolate. 12 He hath bend his bow & made me a mark for the arrow. 13 He caused ” 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins. 14 I was a derision to all my people, (and) their song all the day. 15 He hath filled me with bitterness, (and) made me drunken with f 〈◊〉 great anguish and sorrow he hath made me to loose my sense. worm wood. 16 He hath also broken my teeth with stones, (and) hath covered me with ashes. 17 Thus my soul was 〈◊〉 of from peace: I forgot prosperity, 18 And I said, My strength and mine hope g Thus with 〈◊〉 he was driven to and fro between hope and despair as the godly often times are, yet in the end the Spirit getteth the victory. is perished from the Lord 19 Remembering mine affliction, & my mourning, the worm wood and the gall. 20 My soul hath them in remembrance, and is humbled h He showeth that God thus useth to exercise his to the 〈◊〉 that hereby they may know themselves & feel his mercies. in me. 21 I consider this in mine heart: therefore have I hope. 22 It is the Lords i Considering the wickedness of man, it is 〈◊〉 that any remaineth 〈◊〉 only that God for his own mercy's sake and for his promise will ever have his church to 〈◊〉 though they be 〈◊〉 so few in 〈◊〉, Isa. 〈◊〉 9 mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 (They are) renewed k We feel 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 daily. every morning: great 〈◊〉 thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord (is) my l The godly put their whole confidence in God, & therefore look for none other inheritance, 〈◊〉 Psal. 16 5. portion, says my soul: therefore will hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them, that trust in him, (and) to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good both to trust, and to wait for the salvation of the Lord 27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his m He 〈◊〉 that we 〈◊〉 never begin to timely to be 〈◊〉 under the cross, that when the 〈◊〉 grow greater, our patience also by 〈◊〉 may be 〈◊〉. youth. 28 He sitteth alone, n He 〈◊〉 not against God, 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉. and keepeth silence, because he hath born it upon him. 29 He putteth his o He 〈◊〉 himself as they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 down with their face to the ground, and so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 waiteth for succour. mouth in the dust, if there may be hope. 30 He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him he is filled full with reproaches. 31 For the Lord will not for sake for ever. 32 But though he sand affliction, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. 33 For he doth not p He 〈◊〉 no pleasure in it, but 〈◊〉 it of necessary for our 〈◊〉 dement, when he suffereth the wicked to oppress the poor. punish ” 〈◊〉. with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. willingly, nor afflict the children of men, 34 In stamping under his feet all the prisoners of the earth. 35 In overthrowing the right of a man before the face of the most high. 36 In subverting a man in his cause: the Lord q 〈◊〉 doth not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 seethe it not. 37 Who is he then that says, and it cometh to pass, (and) the Lord r He showeth that nothing is done without 〈◊〉 pro 〈◊〉 commands it not? 38 Out of the mouth of the most high proceedeth not s 〈◊〉, adversi 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Amos 〈◊〉. 6. evil and good? 39 Wherefore then) is the living t When God 〈◊〉 him. man sorrowful? man (suffereth) for his sin. 40 Let us search and try our ways, & turn again to the Lord 41 Let us lift up u That is, both hearts & hands: for else to lift up the hands is but 〈◊〉. our hearts with our hands unto God in the heavens. 42 We have sinned, and have rebelled, (therefore) thou hast not spared. 43 Thou hast covered (us) with wrath, and persecuted us thou hast slain (and) not spared 44 Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that (our) prayer should not pass through 45 Thou hast made us (as) the * of scouring & 1. Cor. 4. 〈◊〉. refuse in the mids of the people. 46 All our enemies have opened their mouth against us, 47 Fear, and a snare is come upon us (with) desolation and destruction. 48 Mine eye casts out rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. 49 Mine eye droppeth without stay and ceaseth not. 50 Till the Lord look down, and behold from heaven. 51 Mine eye x I am 〈◊〉 with sore weeping for all my people breaketh mine heart because of all the daughters of my city. 52 Mine enemies chased me sore like a bird with out cause. 53 They have shut up my life y Read jerem. 17. 16. how he was in the middle dungeon. in dungeō and cast a stone upon me, 54 Water flowed over mine head (then) thought I, I am destroyed. 55 I called upon thy Name, o Lord, out of the low dungeon. 56 Thou hast herded my voice, stop not thy ear from my sigh (and) from my cry. 57 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee thou saidst, Fear not. 58 O Lord thou hast maintained the cause of my z Meaning, the cause wherefore his life was in. soul (and) hast redeemed my life. 59 O Lord, thou hast seen my wrong, judge thou my cause. 60 Thou hast seen all their vengeance, (and) all their devices against me. 61 Thou hast herded their reproach, o Lord (&) all their imaginations against me. 62 The lips (also) of those that rose against me, and their whispering against me continually. 63 Behold, their sitting down and their rising up (how) I am their song, 64 * Give them a recompense, o Lord, according Psal. 〈◊〉. 4. to the work of their hands. 65 Give them" sorrow, of heart (even) thy cur's 〈◊〉 to them. 66 Persecute with wrath and destroy them from under the heaven, o Lord. CHAP. four 1 HOw is the “ Or an 〈◊〉 heart. gold become so a By the gold he means the princes, as by the stones he understandeth the Priests. dim? the most fine gold is changed (and) the stones of the Sanctuary are scattered in the corner of every street. 2 The noble ” Or, hide. men of Zión comparable to Or, sons. fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen b Which are of small 〈◊〉 and have 〈◊〉 honour. pitchers (even) the work of the hands of the potter. 3 Even the dragons c Though the dragons be cruel, yet they pity their young and nourish th' m which thing jerusalem doth 〈◊〉. draw out the breasts, & give suck to their young (but) the daughter of my people (is become) cruel like the d The women for sake their 〈◊〉 as the 〈◊〉 doth her 〈◊〉 ostriches in the wilderness. 4 The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: job 39 〈◊〉 the young children ask bread, (but) no man breaketh it unto them. 5 They that did feed delicately, perish in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet, embrace the dung. 6 For the iniquity of the daughter of my people is become greater then * the sin Gene, 19, 〈◊〉. of Sodomm, that was destroyed as in a moment and “ Or, no 〈◊〉 was against her. none pitched camps against her. 7 Her Nazarites were purer than the snow, (and) whiter than the milk they were more ruddy in body, than the read precious stones: they were (like) polished saphir. 8 (Now) their e They that were before most in God's favour, are now in greatest abomination unto him, Nomb. 6, 2. visage is blacker than a coal: they can not know them in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones: it is withered, like a stock. 9 They that be slain with the sword are better, than they that are killed with hunger: for they fade away (as) they were stricken through for the f For lack of food they pine away, and consume. fruits of the field. 10 The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children, (which) were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people. 11 The Lord hath accomplished his indignation: he hath powered out his fierce wrath, he hath kindled a fire in Zión, which hath devoured the foundations thereof. 12 The Kings of the earth, and all the inhabitans of the world would not have believed that the adversary & the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem: 13 For the sins of her Prophets, (and) the iniquities of her Priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the mids of g He 〈◊〉 that these things are come to pass therefore, contrary to all men's expectation. her. 14 They have wandered (as) blind men h Some refer this to the blind men, which as they went, stumbled on the blood, whereof the City was full. in the streets, and they were polluted with blood, so that i Meaning, the 〈◊〉 then which came to destroy them, cold not abide them. they would not touch their garments: 15 (But) they cried unto them, Depart, you polluted, depart, depart, touch not: therefore they fled away, and wandered: they have said among the heathen. They shall no more devil there: 16 The “ Or, face. anger of the Lord hath scattered them, he will no more regard them: k 〈◊〉 is, the enemies. they reverenced not the face of the Priests, nor had compassion of the Elders. 17 While we waited for our vain help, our eyes failed: for in our waiting we looked for l He showeth two principal causes of their destruction: their crueltien, and their vain confidence in man: for they rusted in the help of the 〈◊〉. a nation that cold not save us. 18 They hunt our steps that we can not go in our streets, our end is near, our days are fulfilled, for our end is come. 19 Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us upon the mountains, and laid wait for us in the wilderness. 20 The m Our King josiah, in whom stood our hope of God's favour, and on whom depended our state, and life, was 〈◊〉 whom he calleth 〈◊〉, because he was a figure of Christ. breath of our nostrils, the Anointed of the Lord was taken in their nets, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall be preserved alive among the heathen. 21 Rejoice and be glad, n This is spoken by 〈◊〉. o daughter Edom, that dwellest in the land of Vz the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken “ Or, show thy nakedness. and vomit, 22 Thy punishment is accomplished, o daughter Zión: he o He comforteth the Church by that after seventy years their sorrows shall have an end, where as the wicked should be 〈◊〉 mented for ever. will no more carry thee away into captivity (but) he will visit thy iniquity, o daughter Edóm, he will discover thy sins. CHAP. V. The prayer of jeremiàh. 1 Remember, o LORD, what is come upon us: a This prayer as is 〈◊〉, was made when some of the people were carried away captive, others as the poorest remained and some went into Egypt and other places for socou: albeit it 〈◊〉 that the Proditor phet foreseeing their miseries to come thus prayed. consider, and behold our reproach. 2 Our inheritance is turned to the strangers, our houses to the aliens. 3 We are fatherless, even without father (&) our mothers are as widows, 4 We have drunk our b Meaning, their extreme 〈◊〉 and bondage. water for money, (and) our wood is sold (unto us.) 5 Our necks are under persecution: we are weary, and have no rest. 6 We have given our c We are joined in league & 〈◊〉 with them, or have submitted ourselves unto them. hands to the Egyptians, (and) to ashur, to be satisfied with bread. 7 Our fathers have sinned, and are not, & we have born their iniquities. 8 Servants have ruled over us, none would deliver us out of their hands. 9 We gate our bread with thee (peril) of our d As our fathers have been punished for their sins, so we that are culpable of the same sins, are punished. lives, because of the sword e Because of the enemy that came from the wilderness, and would not suff us to go, & 〈◊〉 our necessary food. of the wilderness. 10 Our skin was black like as an oven because of the terrible famine. 11 They defiled the women in Zión (and) the maids in the cities of Iudáh. 12 The princes are hanged up by f That is, by the enemy's hand. their hands the faces of the Elders were not had in honour. 13 They took the young men to grind, and the children fallen under g Their slavery was so great, that, they were not able to abide it. the wood. 14 The Elders have ceased from the h There were no more laws nor for me of common 〈◊〉. gate (and) the young men from their songs. 15 The joy of our heart is go our dance is turned into mourning. 16 The crown of our head is fallen: woe now unto us, that we have sinned. 17 Therefore our heart is heavy for these things, our i With weeping. eyes are dim, 18 Because of the mountain of Zión which is desolate: the foxes run upon it. 19 (But) thou, o Lord, remainest for k And therefore thy covenant, and mercies can 〈◊〉 fail. ever thy throne is from generation to generation 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, (and) forsake us so long time? 21 l Whereby 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that it is 〈◊〉 power to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God, but 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 convert us, and 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 us 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 to him 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 18. Turn thou us unto thee, o LORD, and we shallbe turned: renew our days as of old, 22 But thou hast utterly rejected us: thou art exceedingly angry against us. EZEKIEL. THE ARGUMENT. AFter that jehoiachin by the counsel of jeremiáh and Ezekiél had yielded himself to Nebuchadnezzár, and so 〈◊〉 into captivity with his mother and divers of his princes and of the people, certain began to repent & murmur that they had obeyed the Prophet's counsel, as though the thing which they had prophesied should not come to pass, and therefore their estate should be still miserable under the Chaldeans, By reason whereof he confirmeth his former prophecies, declaring by new visions and revelations showed unto him that the city should most certainly be destroyed, and the people 〈◊〉 tormented by God's plagues, in so much that they that remained, should be brought into cruel bondage. And jest the godly should despair in these great troubles, he assureth them that God will deliver his Church at his time appointed, and also destroy their enemies which either afflicted them or rejoiced in their 〈◊〉 The effect of the one and the other should chief be performed under Christ, of whom in this book are many notable promises, and in whom the glory of the new Temple shut the perfectly be restored. He prophesied these things in Caldea at the same time that jeremiáh prophesied in Iudáh, & the rebegan in the fist year of 〈◊〉 captivity. The form of the Temple & city restored. This figure must be set in the end of Ezekiél. The form of the Temple & city restored. This figure must be set in the end of Ezekiél. CHAP. I 1 The time wherein Ezekiél prophesied and in what place 3 His kindred. 15 The vision of the four beasts. 26. The vision of the throne. IT came to pass in the a After that the book of the Law was 〈◊〉, which was the 〈◊〉 year of the reign of 〈◊〉, so that five and twenty years after this was found, jeconiah was led away captive with Ezekiél and many of the people who the first year after saw these visions. thirtieth year in the fourth (month, and) in the fift (day) of the month [as I was among the captives by the river b Which was a part of Euphrates so called. Chebár] that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of c That is, notable, and excellent visions, so that it might be known 〈◊〉 was no natural dream but came of God. God. 2 In the fift (day) of the month [which was the fift year of King joiachins' 〈◊〉] 3 〈◊〉 word of the Lord came unto Ezekiél 〈◊〉 Priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans, by the river Chebár, where the d That is, the Spirit of prophecy, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 3. 22 and 37. 1. hand of the Lord was upon him. 4 And I looked, and behold, e By this 〈◊〉 of words he signifieth the 〈◊〉 judgement of God and the great 〈◊〉, that should come upon 〈◊〉. a whirl wind came out of the North, a great cloud & a fire wrapped about it, and a brightness (was) about it, and in the mids thereof, (to wit,) in the mids of the fire (came out) as the likeness of “ Or, pale yellow ambre. THE VISION OF EZEKIEL. A The whirlwind that came out of the North, or Aquilon. B The great cloud C The fire wtapped about it. D The brightness about it. E The likeness of amber, or the pale colour. F The form of threfoure beasts. G Their feet like calves feet. H Hands coming out from under their wings. I K L M The fashion of the four faces of every beast. N Their wings joined one to another O Their two wings, which covered their bodies. P Fire running among the beasts. Q Wheels having 〈◊〉 one four faces, R The rings of the wheels which were full of eyes. S The firmament like unto crystal. T The throne, which was set upon the firmament. V Wheresate like the appearance of a man. X The appearance of amber above and beneath the men. Y The fire about him. Z The brightness of fire like the rain bow. Midi, or the South. 5 Also out of the mids there of (came) the likeness of four beasts, f Which were the four Cherubims that represented the glory of God, as Chap. 〈◊〉. 23. and this was their form: they had the appearance of a man, 6 And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. 7 And their feet (were) straight feet, and the sole of their feet (was) like the sole of a calves foot, and they sparked like the appearance of bright brass. 8 And the hands of a man (came out) from under their wings in the four parts of them, and they four had their faces, and their wings 9 They were g The wing of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 joined by their wings one to another, (&) when they went forth, their turned not, (but) every one went straight forward. 10 And the similitude of their faces (was as) h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 face of a 〈◊〉, and of 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and the 〈◊〉 of a bullock, and of 〈◊〉 eagle on the left side. the face of man: & they four had the face of a lion on the right side, and they four had the face of a bullock on the left side they four also had the face of an eagle. 11 Thus were their faces. but their wings (were) spread out above two (wings) of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies. 12 And every one 〈◊〉 straight forward: they went whether their ” 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, or will was to go. spirit led them, (and) they returned not when they 〈◊〉 forth. 13 The similitude also of the beasts, (and) their appearance (was) like burning coals of fire, (and) like the appearance of lamps (for the fire) ran among the beasts, and the fire gave a glister, and out of the fire there went lightning. 14 And the beasts ran, and i That is, 〈◊〉 they h 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the state of 〈◊〉 returned like unto lightning. 15 ¶ Now as I beheld the beasts, behold, a wheel (appeared) upon the earth by the beasts, having four faces. 16 The fashion of the wheels and their work (was) like unto a k 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 word is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was like the 〈◊〉 sea, or a precious stone so called. chrysolite & they four 〈◊〉 one form, and their fashion, and their work (was) as one wheel in (another) wheel 17 When they went, they went upon their four sides, (and) they returned not when they went. 18 They had also “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. rings, and height, & were (fearful) to behold, and their rings were full of eyes, round about them four. 19 And when the beasts went, the wheels 〈◊〉 with them and when the beasts were lift up from the earth, the wheels were lift up 20 Whether their spirit led them, they went, (and) thither did the spirit of the wheels lead them, and the wheels were lifted up besides them: for the Spirit of the beasts (〈◊〉) in the wheels. 21 When the (beasts) went, they went, and when they stood, they stood, & when they were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up 〈◊〉 them for the spirit of the beasts (was) in the wheels. 22 And the similitude of the firmament upon the heads of the beasts (was) wondered like unto crystal, spread overtheir headsabove 23 And under the firmament (were) their wings 〈◊〉, the one toward the other every one had two, which covered them, & 〈◊〉 one had two, which covered their bodies. 24 And when they went 〈◊〉, I herded the noi se of their l Which declared 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wings, like the noise of great waters, (&) as the voice of the 〈◊〉, (even) the voice of speech, as the noise of an host: (and) when they stood, they m Which 〈◊〉 that they had no power of them themselves but only waited to execute God's commandment. let down their wings. 25 And there was a voice from the firmament, that was over their heads, when they stood, (and) had let down their wings. 26 And above the firmament that was over their heads, (was) the fashion of a throne like unto a saphir stone, and upon the similitude of the throne (was) by appearance, as the similitude of a man above upon it. 27 And I saw as the appearance of ambre, (&) as the similitude of fire n Whereby was 〈◊〉 a terrible judgement toward the earth. round about with in it to look to, even from his loins up ward, and to look to, even from his loins down ward I see as a likeness of fire and 〈◊〉 round about it. 28 As the likeness of the bow, that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so (was) the appearance of the light round about. 29 This was the appearance of the similitude of the glory of the Lord and when I saw it, I fell o 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God, and 〈◊〉 weakness of flesh. upon my face, and I herded a voice of one that spoke. CHAP. II The Prophet is sent to call the people from their error. 1 ANd a That is, the Lord he said unto me, b Meaning 〈◊〉, which is but earth and ashes, which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & cause him to consider his own sta te, and God's grace Son of man, stand up 〈◊〉 thy feet, & I will speak unto thee. 2 c So that he cold not abide God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. And the Spirit entered into me, when he had spoken unto me, and let me upon my feet, so that I herded him that spoke unto me 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, I sand thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation, that hath rebelled against me (for) they & their fathers have rebelled against me, even unto this very day. 4 For (they are) ” 〈◊〉 of face. impudent children, & stiff hearted I do sand thee unto them, & thou shalt say unto them, Thus says the Lord God 5 But surely they will not hear, neither in deed will they cease: for they are a rebellious house: yet shall they know that d This 〈◊〉 on the one part 〈◊〉 great affection toward his 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet he 〈◊〉 sand his 〈◊〉 among 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 on the other 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 cease not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 people 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉: for the word of 〈◊〉 shall be either to 〈◊〉 salvation or greater 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. there hath been a Prophet among them. 6 And thou son of man, e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fear them not, neither be afraid of their words, although rebels, and thorns (be) with thee, & thou remainest with scorpions: fear not their words, nor be afraid at their looks, for they are a rebellious house. 7 Therefore thou shalt speak my words unto them: (but) surely they will not hear, neither will they in deed cease: for they are rebellious. 8 But thou son of man, hear what I say unto thee be not thou rebellious, like this rebellious house: open thy mouth, and f 〈◊〉 doth not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 giveth him the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 may be able to execute it. eat that I give thee. 9 And when I looked up, behold, an hand was sent unto me, and lo, arolle of a book was therein. 10 And he spread it before me, 〈◊〉 it was written within and without, and there was written therein, g He showeth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Lamentations, and mourning, and wo. CHAP. III 1 The prophet being fed with the word of God and with the 〈◊〉 boldness of the Spirit is, sent unto the people that were in captivity. 17 The office of true ministers. 1 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest, a Whereby is meant, that none is meet to be God's messenger before he have received the word of God in his 〈◊〉, as vers 10. and have a zeal thereunto, and delight therein, as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 15. 16. Revel. 10. 10. eat this roll, and go (and) speak unto the house of Israel. 2 So I opened my mouth, and he gave me this roole to eat. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roole that I give thee. Then did I eat it, & it was in my mouth as sweet as honey. 4 And he said unto me, Son of man, go (&) enter into the house of Israel, and declare them my words. 5 Fot thou art not sent to a people of an unknown ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 tongue, or of an hard language (but) to the house of Israel. 6 Not to many people of an unknown tongue, or of an hard language, whose words thou canst not understand: yet if I should sand thee to them, they would obey thee: 7 But the house of Israel wis not obey thee: for they 〈◊〉 not obey me: yea, all the house of Israel are impudent and stiff hearted. 8 Behold, I have made thy face b God promises his assistance, to his 〈◊〉, and that he will give them boldness and constancy in their vocation Isa. 50. 7. ier. 1. 18. mich. 3 8. strong against their faces, and thy forehead hard against their foreheads. 9 I have made thy forehead as the adamant, (and) harder than the flint: fear them not therefore, neither be afraid at their looks: for they are a rebellious house. 10 He said more over unto me, Son of man c He showeth what is meant by the eating of the book which is, that the ministers of God may speak nothing as of themselves, but that only, which they have received of the Lord receive in thy heart all my words that I speak unto thee, and hear (them) with thy ears. 11 And go (&) entre to them that are led away captives unto the children of thy people, & speak unto them, and tell them. Thus says the Lord God (but) surely they will not hear, neither will they in deed cease. 12 Then the spirit took me up, and I herded be hind me a noise of a great rushing (saying) d Whereby he si gnifieth that glory should not be diminished, although he departed out of his Temple for this declared, that the city and Temple should be destroyed. Blessed (be) the glory of the LORD out of his place. 13 (I herded) also the noise of the wings of the beasts, that touched one another, and the rattling of the wheels that were by them, even a noise of a great rushing. 14 So the Spirit lift me up, and took me away and I e This showeth 〈◊〉 there is ever an 〈◊〉 of the flesh which can never 〈◊〉 obedience to God, & also God's grace who ever 〈◊〉 his, and over cometh their rebellious affect on's. went in bitterness (and) indignation of my spirit, but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me. 15 Then I came to them that were led away captives to f Which was a place by Euphrates where the jews were 〈◊〉. Tel-ábib, that dwelled by the river Chebár, and I sat where they sat, & remained there astonished among the g 〈◊〉 here by, that Gods ministers must with 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 utter his judgements. seven days. 16 And at the end of seven days, the word of the Lord came again unto me, saying. 17 Son of man, I have made thee a h Of this read, Chap. 〈◊〉. 2. watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. 18 When I shall say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die, and thou givest not him warning, nor speaketh to 〈◊〉 the wicked of his wicked way, that he may live, the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity: but his blood will I require at thy hand. 19 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and be turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. 20 Likewise if a i If he that hath been instructed in the 〈◊〉 way turn 〈◊〉. righteous man turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, I will lay a k I will give him up 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 mind, Rom. 1. 28. stumbling block before him, & he shall die, because thou hast not given him warning he shall die in his sin, and his l Which seemed to have been 〈◊〉 faith, and were not. righteous deeds, which he hath done, shall not be remembered: but his blood will I require at thy hand. 21 Nevertheless, if thou admonish that righteous man, that the righteous sin not & that he doth not sin, he shall live because he is admonished: also thou hast delivered thy soul. 22 And the m That 〈◊〉, the Spi rit of prophecy. hand of the LORD was there upon me, and he said unto me, Arise (and) go into the “ Or, valley. field, & I will there talk with thee. 23 So when I had risen up, and go forth in to the field, behold, the n Meaning, the 〈◊〉 the Cherubims, & the wheels. glory of the Lord stood thereas the glory which I saw by the river Chebár, and I fell down upon my face. 24 Then the Spirit entered into me, which o Read. Chap. 2. 2. set me up upon my feet, and spoke unto me, me, and said to me, Come (and) p Signifying that not only he should not profit but they should grievously trouble, & 〈◊〉 him. shut thyself within thy house. 25 But thou, o son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall blind thee with them, & thou shalt not go out among them. 26 And I will make thy tongue q Which declareth the terrible plague of the Lord when God stoppeth the 〈◊〉 these of his ministers, and that all such are the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 that do it. cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt bedumme, and shalt not be to them as a man that rebuketh: for they are a rebellious house. 27 But when I shall have spoken unto thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus says the Lord God, He that heareth, let him hear, and he that leaveth of, * let him leave: for they are a rebellious Revel 22. 11. house. CHAP. four 1 The besieging of the city of Jerusalem is signified, 9 The long continuance of the captivity of Israel. 16 An 〈◊〉 is prophesied to come. 1 THou also son of man, take thee a brick, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it the city (even) Jerusalem. 2 And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and cast amount against it: set the camp also against it, and lay engines of war against it round about. 3 Moreover, take an a Which signified the 〈◊〉 & hard their herd, iron pan, and set it for a brickwall of iron between thee and the city, and direct thy face toward it, and it shall be besieged, & thou shalt lay siege against it: this shallbe a sign unto the house of Israel, 4 sleep thou also upon thy left side, and lay the iniquity of the b Hereby he 〈◊〉 scented the 〈◊〉 and si ne of the ten 〈◊〉, for Samaria was on his 〈◊〉 hand from Babylon, and how they had remained therein three hundredth and 〈◊〉 years. house of Israel upon it (according) to the number of the days, that thou shalt sleep upon it, thou shalt bear their iniquity. 5 For I have laid upon thee the years of their iniquity, according to the number of the days (even) three hundredth and ninety days so shalt thou bear the iniquity of the house of Israel. 6 And when thou hast accomplished them, sleep again upon thy c Which declared judah, who had now from the time of josiah slept in their sins forty years. right side, and thou shalt bear the iniquity of the house of Judah forty days. I have appointed thee a day for a year (even) a day for a year. 7 Therefore thou shalt direct thy face toward the siege of Jerusalem, and thy d In token of a speedy vengeance. arm (shallbe) uncovered, and thou shalt prophecy against it, 8 And behold, I will lay e The people should so 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉, that they should not be able to 〈◊〉 them. bands upon thee, and thou shalt not turn thee from one sideto another, till thou hast ended the days of thy siege. 9 Thou shalt take also unto thee wheat, and barley, and beans, and lentils, and mills f Meaning that the famine should be so great, that they should be glad to eat what soever they cold get. and fitches', and put them in one vessel, & make thee bread thereof (according) to the number of the days, that thou shalt sleep upon thy side (even) g Which were 〈◊〉 months that the 〈◊〉 was besieged, and this was a many days as israel sins you res. three hundredth and ninety days shalt thou eat thereof, 10 And the meat, whereof thou shalt eat, (shallbe) by weight (even) h Which make a pound. twenty shekels a day (and) from time to time shalt thou eat thereof. 11 Thou shalt drink also water by measure, (even) the sixt part of i Read. Ezod. 29. 40. an Him: from time to time shalt thou drink. 12 And thou shalt eat it (as) barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it k Signifying hereby the great 〈◊〉 of fuel, and matter to burn. in the dung that cometh out of man, in their sight. 13 And the Lord said, So shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whether I will cast them. 14 Then said I, Ah, Lord God, behold, my son le hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even unto this house, I have not eaten of a thing dead, or torn in pieces, neither came there any l Much less such ville corruption. unclean flesh in my mouth. 15 Then he said unto me, Lo, I have given thee bullocks m To be as fire to bake thy bread with. dung for man's dung, & thou shalt prepare thy bread there with. 16 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break n That is the force and strength where with it should, 〈◊〉. Isa. 3. 〈◊〉 chap. 5. 17. & 24. 13. the staff of bread in Jerusalem, and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care, and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment. 17 Because that bread and water shall fail, they shallbe astonished one with another, and shall consume away for their iniquity. CHAP. V. The sign of the hairs, whereby is signified the 〈◊〉 of the people. 1 ANd thou son of man, take thee a sharp knife (or) take thee a barber's razor and cause it a To shave 〈◊〉 head & thy beard. to pass upon thy head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide thee (here.) 2 Thou shalt burn with fire the third part in the mids of b To wit, of that city which he had 〈◊〉 upon the brick. Chap. 4. 1. By the fire and pestilence he means the famine where with one part perished during the siege of Nebuchadnezzar. By the sword those that we eslaine when zedekiah fled and those that were carried away captive. And by the scattering into the wound those that fled into Egypt & into other parts after the city was taken. the city, when the day of the siege are fulfilled, & thou shalt take thee (other) third part, and smite about it with a knife, and the (last) third part thou shalt scatter in the wind, and I will draw out a sword after them. 3 Thou shalt also take thereof a few in number, and bind them in thy c Meaning, that a very few should be left, which the Lord would preserve among all these storms, but not without troubles and trial. lap. 4 Then take of them again and cast them into the mids of the fire, and burn them in the fire: d Out of that fire which thou kind jest, shall a fire co me, which shall signify the destruction of Israel. (for) thereof shall a fire come forth into all the house of Israel. 5 Thus says the Lord God, This is Jerusalem I have set it in the mids of the nations and countries (that) are round about her. 6 And she hath changed my e My word and law into idolatry and superstitions. judgements into wickedness more than the nations, & my statutes more than the countries, that are round about her: for they have refused my judgements and my statutes (and) they have not walked in them. 7 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Becau see your f Because your ido les are in greater number and your superstitions 〈◊〉 then among the professed idolaters, read. Isa. 65 11. or he condemneth their ingratitude in respect of his be nefites. multitude greater than the nations that are round about you, and you have not walked in my statutes, neither have you kept my judgements: not, you have not done according to the judgements of the nations that are round about you. 8 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I, even I (come) against thee, and will execute judgement in the mids of thee, (even) in the sight of the nations. 9 And I will do in thee, that I never did (before) neither will do any more the like, because of all thy abominations. 10 For in the mids of thee, the father's * shall eat their sons, and the sons shall 〈◊〉. 26. 29. eat their fathers, and I will execute judgement deut. 28. 53. in thee, & the whole remnant of thee 2. king. 6. 29. will I scatter into all the winds. lament. 4. 20. 11 Wherefore, as I live, says the Lord God, baruch. 2 3. Surely because thou hast defiled my Sanctuary with all thy filthiness and with all thy abominations, therefore will I also destroy thee, neither shall mine eye spare (thee) neither will I have any pity. 12 The third part of thee shall die with the pestilence, and with famine shall they be consumed in the mids of thee: and (another) third part shall fall by the sword round about thee & I will scatter the (last) third part into all winds, and I will draw out a sword after them. 13 Thus shall mine anger be accomplished, & I will 'cause my wrath to cease in them, & I will be g That is I will not be 〈◊〉 till Iber evenged, 〈◊〉 1 〈◊〉. comforted: & they shall know, that I the Lord have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my wrath in them. 14 Moreover, I will make thee waste, & abhor read among the nations, that are round about thee, (and) in the sight of all that pass by. 15 So thou shalt be a reproach and shame, a chastisement and an astonishment unto the nations, that are round about thee, when I shall execute judgements in thee, in anger and in wrath, and in sharp rebukes: I the Lord have spoken it. 16 When I shall sand upon them the “ Or, dangerous. evil h Which were the grasshoppers, mildowe, and what soever were 〈◊〉 of famine. arrows of famine, which shallbe for (their) destruction, (&) which I will sand to destroy you: and I will increase the famine upon you, and will break your staff of bread. 17 * So will I sand upon you famine, and evil Chap. 〈◊〉. 17. & 4. 〈◊〉. beasts, and they shall spoil thee, and pestilence and blood shall pass through thee & I will bring the sword upon thee: I the Lord have spoken it. CHAP. VI He showeth that Jerusalem shallbe destroyed for their idolatry 8 He prophesieth the repentance of the remnant of the people, and their deliverance. 1 Again the word of the Lord came unto, saying, 2 Son of man, Set thy face towards the Chap. 36. 〈◊〉. * mountains of Israel, and prophecy against them, 3 And say, You mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God: thus says the Lord God to the a He speaketh to all the 〈◊〉 where the 〈◊〉 ac customed to commit their idolatries thereatening them destruction. mountains and to the hills, to the rivers and to the valleys, Behold, I, (even) I, will bring a sword upon you, and I will destroy your high places: 4 And your altars shallbe desolate, and your images of the b Read 2. King. 〈◊〉. 11. sun shallbe broken: and I will cast down your slain men before your idols. 5 And I will lay the dead carcases of the children of Israel before their idols, and I will scatter your bones round about c In contempt of their power and force, which shall neither be able to 〈◊〉 you not themselves. 2. King. 23. 20. your altars. 6 In all your dwelling places the cities shall be desolate, and the high place shallbe laid waste, so that your altars shallbe made waste and desolate, & your idols shallbe broken, and cease, and your images of the sun shallbe cut in pieces, and your works shall be abolished. 7 And the slain shall fall in the mids of you, and you shall know that I am the Lord 8 Yet will I leave a remnant, d He showeth that in all dangers God will preserve a few which shallbe as the seed of his Church and 〈◊〉 upon his Name. that you may have (some) that shall escape the sword among the nations, when you shallbe scattered through the countries. 9 And they that escape of you, shall remember me among the nations, where they shallbe in captivity, because I am grieved for their whorish hearts, which have departed from me, and for their eyes, which have go a whoring after their idols, and they e They shallbe ashamed to see 〈◊〉 their hope in 〈◊〉 was but va 〈◊〉, and so shall 〈◊〉 shallbe displeased in themselves for the evils, which they have committed in all their abominations. 10 And they shall know that I am the Lord, (and) that I have not said in vain, that I would do this evil unto them. 11 Thus says the Lord God, f By these signs he would that the Prophet should sig nifie the great destruction to come. Smite with thy hand, & stretch for the with thy foot, and say, Alas, for all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel: for they shall fall by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence. 12 He that is far of, shall die of the pestilence, and he that is near, shall fall by the sword, and he that remains and is besieged, shall die by the famine: thus will I accomplish my wrath upon them. 13 Then g That is, all nations, when you shall see my judgements. you shall know, that I am the Lord when their slain men shallbe among their idols round about their altars, upon every high hill in all the tops of the mountains, and under every green tre, and under every thick oak, (which is) the place where they did offer sweet savour to all 〈◊〉 idols. 14 So will I * stretch mine hand upon them, Chap. 14. and make the land waste, & desolate h Some read, more desolate 〈◊〉 the wilderness of 〈◊〉, which was in Syria, and bordered upon Israel, 〈◊〉 from the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 unto Diblath, which was North: meaning, the whole 〈◊〉 from the wilderness unto Dibláth in all their habit a scions, and they shall know, that I am the Lord CHAP. VII. The end of all the land of Israel shall suddenly come. 1 MOre over the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Also thou son of man, thus says the Lord God, An end (is) come unto the land of israel the end is come upon the four corners of the land. 3 Now (is) the end (come) upon thee, and I will sand my wrath upon thee, and will judge thee according to thy ways, and will say upon thee all a I will punish thee as thou hast deserved for thy 〈◊〉. thy abominations. 4 neither shall mine eye spare thee, neither will I have pity but I will lay thy ways upon thee and thy abomination shall be in the mids of thee, and you shall know that I am the Lord 5 Thus says the Lord God, “ 〈◊〉, behold, evil cometh after 〈◊〉. Behold, one evil, (even one) evil is come. 6 An end is come, the end is come, it b He showeth that the judgements of God ever 〈◊〉 destroy the sinners, which not withstanding he delayeth till there be no more hope of repentance. watched for thee behold, it is come. 7 The c The beginning of his 〈◊〉 is already come. morning is come unto thee, that dwellest in the land the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the d Which was 〈◊〉 voice of joy, and mirth. sounding a gain of the mountains. 8 Now I will shortly power out my wrath upon thee, and fulfil mine anger upon thee: I will judge thee according to thy ways, and will lay upon thee all thy abominations. 9 neither shall mine eye spare (thee,) neither will I have pity, (but) I will lay upon thee according to thy ways, and thy abominations shall be in the mids of thee, & you shall know that I am the Lord that smiteth. 10 Behold, the day, behold, it is come thee mourning is go forth, the e The scourge is in a readiness. rod 〈◊〉: f That is, the 〈◊〉 de ty an't 〈◊〉- nezzar hath gathered his force and is ready pride hath budded. 11 g This cruel enemy shallbe a sharp scourge 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. Cruelty is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them (shall remain,) nor of their riches, nor of any of there's, neither shall there be h Their own affli ction shallbe so great, that they shall have no regar de to l. meant for others. lamentation for them. 12 The time is come, the day draweth near: let not the byer i For the present profit. rejoice, nor let him that selleth, k For he shall loose nothing. mourn: for the wrath is upon all the multitude thereof. 13 For he that selleth, shall not l Inthe 〈◊〉 of the jubilee, meaning, that none should enjoy the privilege of the Law, Levi 〈◊〉. 13. for they should all be carried away captives. return to that, which is sold, although they were yet a live: for the m This 〈◊〉 signi fied, that all should be carried away, and none should return for the jubilee vision was unto all the multitude thereof, (and) they returned not, n No man for all this, endeavoureth himself or taketh heart to repent for his evil life. Some 〈◊〉. for none shall be strengthened in in his 〈◊〉 of his life: meaning, that they should gain nothing by flattering themselves in evil. neither doth any encourage himself in the punishment of his life. 14 o The Israelites 〈◊〉 a brag, but their hearts failed them. They have blown the trumpet, and prepared all, but none goeth to the battle for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof, 15 The sword (is) without, and the pestilence, and the famine within: he that is in the field, shall die with the sword, and he that is in the city, famine and pestilence shall devour him. 16 But they that flee away from them, shall escape, and shallbe in the mountains, like the doves of the valleys: all they shall mourn, every one for his iniquity. 17 * All hands shall be weak, and all knees shall fall a way (as) water. 18 * They shall also gird themselves with sackcloth, and fear shall cover them, and shame (shallbe) upon all faces, & baldness upon their heads. Isa 13. 7. 19 They shall cast their silver in the streets, 〈◊〉. 6. 24. and their gold shallbe (cast) far of their * Isa. 15. 3. silver and their gold can not deliver them 〈◊〉. 48. 17. in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they Prou. 11 4. shall not satisfy souls, neither fill their 〈◊〉. 1. 18. bowels: for (this) ruin is for their iniquity. 〈◊〉. 5 10. 20 He had also set the beauty of his p Meaning, the Sanctuary. ornament in majesty: but they made images of their abominations, (and) of their idols therein: therefore have I set it far from them. 21 And I will give it into the hands of the q That is, of the Babylonians. strangers to be spoilt, & to the wicked of the earth to be rob, & they shall pollute it. 22 My face will I turn also from them, and they shall pollute my r Which signifieth the 〈◊〉 ce: 〈◊〉 none might enter but 〈◊〉 Priest. secret place: for the destroyers shall enter into it, and defile it. 23 ¶ Make a s Signifying, that they should be hound, and led away captives. chain: for the land is full of the t That is, of sins 〈◊〉 deserve death judgement of blood, and the city is full of cruelty. 24 Wherefore I will bring the most wicked of the heathen, and they shall possess their houses. I will also make the pomp of the mighty to cease, and their u Which was the Temple, that was divided into three parter, Psal. 68 35. holy places shallbe defiled. 25 When destruction cometh, they shall seek peace, and shall not (have) it, 26 Calamity shall come upon calamity, and rumour shallbe upon rumour: 〈◊〉 shall they seek a vision of the Prophet but the Law shalperish from the Priest, and counsel from the Ancient. 27 The King shall mourn, & the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people in the land shallbe troubled: I will do unto them according to their ways, and according to their judgements will I judge them, and they shall know that I am the Lord CHAP. VIII. 1 An appearance of the similitude of God, 3 Ezekiel is brought to Jerusalem in the spirit. 6 The Lord showeth the Prophet the idolatries of the house of Israel. 1 ANd in the a Of the 〈◊〉 of jeconiàh. sixt year, in the b Which contained part of August, & part of 〈◊〉. sixt (month, and) in the fift (day) of the month, as I sat in mine house, & the Elders of Iudáh sat before me, the hand of the Lord God fell there upon me. 2 Then I beheld, and lo, (there was) a likeness, as the appearance of c As Chap. 1. 27. fire, to look to from his loins downward, and from his loins upward, as the appearance of brightness, and like unto ambre. 3 And he stretched out the likeness of an hand, and took me by an heerie lock of mine head, and the Spirit lift me up between the earth, and the heaven, and brogt me ” Ebr in the 〈◊〉, of God. by a Divine d Meaning, that he was thus carried in spirit, and not in body. vision to Jerusalem, into the entry of the inner e Which was the porch or the court where the people assembled. gate that lieth toward the North, where remained the ido le of f So called because it provoked God's indignation, which was the idol of Bàal. indignation, which provoked indignation. 4 And behold, the glory of the God of Israel (was) there according to the vision that I see g Read Chap. 3. 22. in the field. 5 Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thy eyes now toward the North, So I lift up mine eyes to ward the North, and behold, Northward, at the gate of the h That is, in the court where the people had made an altar to 〈◊〉. altar, this idol of indignation (was) in the entry. 6 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou not what they do? (even) the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here to cause (me) to depart from i For God will 〈◊〉 bewhere 〈◊〉 my Sanctuary? but yet turn thee (and) thou shalt see greater abominations. 7 And he caused me to enter at the gate of the court: and when I looked, behold, an hole (was) in the brickwall. 8 Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the brickwall. And when I had digged in the brickwall, behold, (there was) a door. 9 And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wiched abominations that they do here 10 So I went in, and saw, and behold, (there was) every similitude of creeping things and k Which were forbidden in the, 〈◊〉, Levit, 11. a bominable beasts and all theidoles of the house of Israel painted upon the brickwall round about. 11 And there stood before them seventy l Thus they that should have 〈◊〉 all the rest in the fear, and true service of God, were the ring leaders to all abomination, & by their example pulled others from God. men of the Ancients of the house of Israel, and in the mids of them stood jaazaniáh, the son of Shaphán, with every man his censor in his hand, and the vapour of the incense went vp (like) m It was in such abundance. a cloud. 12 Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the Ancients of the house of 〈◊〉 n For besides their common idolatry, they had particular service which they had secret chambers. do in the dark, every one in the chambre of his imagery? for they say, The Lord seethe us not, the Lord hath forsaken the earth. 13 Again he said also unto me, Turn thee again, (and) thou shalt see greater abominations that they do. 14 And he caused me to enter into the entry of the gate of the Lords house, which was toward the North: and behold there sat women mourning for o The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 te that this was a Prophet of the idols, who after his death was on ce a 〈◊〉 mourned for in the night. Tammunz. 15 Then said he unto me, Hast thousene (this,) o son of man? Turn thee again, (&) thou shalt see greater abominations than these. 16 And he caused me to enter into the inner court of the Lords house, and behold, at the door of the Temple of the Lord, between the proche and the altar (were) about five & twenty men with their backs toward the Temple of the Lord, and their faces toward the East, and they 〈◊〉 the sun, toward the East. 17 Then he said unto me, Hast thousene (this,) o son of man? Is it a small thing to the house of judáh to commit these abominations which they do here? for they have filled the land with cruelty, and have returned to provoke me: and lo, they have cast out p Declaring that the 〈◊〉, and service of the idolaters are but infection and vileniebefore God. 〈◊〉 before their noses. 18 Therefore will I also execute (my) wrath: mine eye shall notspare (them,) 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 I 〈◊〉 2. 19 have pity, and * though they cry in mine ears Isa, 〈◊〉, 7. with a loud voice, (yet) will I not hear jerem. 〈◊〉, 11. them. Mich, 3, 4. CHAP. IX. 1 The destruction of the city. 4 They that shallbe saved, are marked. 8 A complaint of the prophet for the destruction of the people. 1 HE cried also with a loud voice in mine a The time to take vengeance. ears, saying, The visitations of the city draw near, and deverie man hath a weapon in his hand to destroy it. 2 And behold, six b Which 〈◊〉 Angels in the similitude of men. men came by the way of the high gate, which heth toward the c Signifying that the 〈◊〉 sruld come from the North to deshoy ' the city & the Temple. North and every man a weapon in his hand to destroy it: and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writers d To mark them that should be saved. ynk horn by his side, and they went in and stood beside the brazen altar. 3 And the glory of the God of Israel was e Which declared that he was not bond thereunto neither would re〈◊〉 longer them there was hope that they would return from their wickedness, and 〈◊〉 him aright. go ne up from the Cherúb, whereupon he was (and stood) on the “ Or, threshold. door of the house & he called to the man clothed with linen, which had the writers ynk horn by his side. 4 And the Lord said unto him, Go through the mids of the city, (even) through the mids of Jerusalem, and set “ Or, make with Than. a mark upon the foreheads of them that f He showeth what is the manner of God's chill 〈◊〉, whom he 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: to wit, to 〈◊〉, and cry out against the wickedness, 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 ted against God, glory. mourre, & cry for all the abominations that be done in the mids thereof. 5 And to the other he said, that I might hear, Go you after him through the city, and smite let your eye spare none, neither have pity. 6 Destroy utterly the old, (&) the young, & the maids, and the children, and the women, but touch no man, upon whom (is) the g Thus in all his 〈◊〉 the Lord preserveth his small non 〈◊〉, whic e he marketh as Exod. 12, 〈◊〉. revel 7, 3. but the chief mark is the 〈◊〉 of adoption, where with the heart is sealed up to life ever lasting. mark, and begin at my Sanctuary. Then they began at the h Which were the chief occasion of all these evils, as Chap 8, 11. Ancient men, which were before the house. 7 And he said unto them, Defile the House; & fill the courts with the slain, (then) go forth: and they went out, and slew (them) in the city. 8 Now when they had slain them, and I had escaped, I fell down upon my face, and cried, saying, i This 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God have a 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they see his judgements 〈◊〉. Ah Lord God, will't thou destroy all the residue of Israel, in pouring out thy wrath upon Jerusalem? 9 Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel, and Iudáh (is) exceeding great so that the lands is full k That is, 〈◊〉 all kind of wickedness, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 1, 15. of blood, and the city full of corrupt judgement: for they say, The Lord hat he forsaken the earth, and the Lord seethe (us) not. 10 As touching me also, mine eye shall not spare (them,) neither will I have pity, (but) will recompense their ways upon their heads. 11 And behold, the man clothed with linen which had the inkhorn by his side, made report, & said, (Lord) I have done as thou hast commanded me. CHAP. X. 1 Of the man that took hot burning coals out of the middle of the wheels of the Cherubims. 8 A 〈◊〉 of the vision of the wheels, of the beasts and of the Cherubims. 1 ANd as I looked, behold, in the * firmament Chap. 1, 22. that was above the head of the Chetubims a 〈◊〉 Which in the first chap. ver. 5. 〈◊〉. called the 〈◊〉 beasts. there appeared upon them like unto the similitude of a throne, as, (it were) a saphir stone. 2 And he spoke unto the man clothed with linen, & said, Go in between the wheels, (even) under the Cherub, and fill thy hands with coals of fire from between the Cherubims, and scatter them over b This signified, that the 〈◊〉 should be 〈◊〉. the city. And he went in in my sight. 3 Now the Cherubims stood upon the right side of the house when the man wentin, and the cloud filled the inner court. 4 Then the glory of the Lord c Meaning, that the glory of 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 from the Temple. went up from the Cherúb, (and stood) over the door of the house, & the house was filled with the cloud and the court was filled with the brightness of the Lords glory. 5 And the d Read Chap. 1, 24 sound of the Cherubims wings was herded into the utter court, as the voice of the Almighty God, when he speaketh. 6 And when he had commanded the man clothed with linen, saying, Take fire from bet ween the wheels, (&) from between the Cherubims, than he went in and stood beside the wheel. 7 And one Cherúb stretched forth his hand from between the Cherubims unto the fire, that was between the Cherubims, and took (there of,) and put into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it and 〈◊〉 out. 8 And there appeared in the Cherubims, the likeness of amans hand under their wings. 9 And when Iloked up, behold four wheels (were) beside the Cherubims, one wheel by one Cherúb, and another wheleby another Cherúb, and the appearance of the wheels (was) as the colour of a e Read Chap. 1. 16 chrysolite stone. 10 And their appearance [(for) they were (all) four of one fashion] was as if one wheel had been in (another) wheel. 11 When they went forth, they went upon their four sides, & they returned not as they went: but to the place whether the first went they went after it, (and) they f Until they had executed God's judgements. turned not as they went. 12 And their whole body, and their “ Or, trents. rings, & their hands, and their wings, and the wheels were full of eyes round about, (even) in the same four wheels. 13 And (the Cherub) cried to these wheels in mine hearing, (saying,) O wheel. 14 And every (beast) had four faces: the first face (was) the face of a cherúb, & the second face (was) the face of a man, & the third the face of alion, and the fourth the face of an eagle. 15 And the Cherubims were lifted up: * this is Chap. 1, 5, the beast that I saw at the river Chebanr. 16 And when the Cherubims went, the wheels went by them: & when the Cherubims lift up their wings to mount up from the earth, the same wheels also turned not from beside them 17 When the (Cherubims) stood, they stood: & when they were lifted up, they lifted themselves up (also:) for the g There was one 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & the wheels. spirit of the beast (was) in them. 18 h Read Chap. 9, 〈◊〉. Then the glory of the Lord departed from above the door of the House, and stood upon the Cherubims. 19 And the Cherubims lift up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also (were) besides them: & (every one) stood at the entry of the gate of the Lords House at the East side, and the glory of the God of Israel (was) upon them on high. Chap. 14, 1. 20 * This is the i That is, the whole 〈◊〉 lie of the four beasts or Cherubims. beast that I see under the God of Israel by the river Chebanr, and I knew that they were the Cherubims. 21 〈◊〉 one had four faces, and every one four wings, and the likeness of man's hands (was) under their wings. 22 And the likeness of their faces (was) the self same faces, which I saw by the river Che bár, (&) the appearance of the (Cherubims was) the self same, (and) they went every one strait forward. CHAP. XI. 1 Who they were that seduced the people of israel 〈◊〉 Against these he prophesieth, 〈◊〉 them how they shall be 〈◊〉 abroad. 19 The renewing of the heart cometh of God, 21 He threateneth them that lean unto their own counsels. 1 Moreover, the Spirit lift me up, & brought me unto the East gate of the Lords How see, which lieth Eastward, and behold, at the entry of the gate (were) five, and twenty men among whom I saw jaazaniáhthe son of Azúr, and Pelatiáh the son of Benaiáh, the princes of the people. 2 Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that imagine mischief, and devi se wicked counselin this city. 3 (For) they say, a Thus the 〈◊〉ked derided the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 though they preached but errors, & therefore gave themselves 〈◊〉 to their pleasures. It is not near, let us build houses: this (city) is the b We 〈◊〉 not be pulled out of 〈◊〉, till the l our of out death come 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is not taken out of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it be sod. cauldron, and we be the flesh. 4 Therefore prophecy against them, son of man prophecy. 5 And the Spirit of the Lord fell upon me, and said unto me, Speak, Thus says the Lord, O you house of Israel, this have you said, and I know that which rises up of your minds. 6 Many have you murdered in this city, and you have filled the streets thereof with the slain. 7 Therefore thus says the Lord God, They that you have slain, and have laid in the mids of it, they are c Contrary to their vain 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 ewe eth in 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉, because of the dead 〈◊〉 that have been 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and so he as 〈◊〉 in the cauldron. the flesh, and this (city) is the cauldron, but I will bring you forth of the mids of it. 8 You have feared the sword, and I will bring a sword upon you, says the Lord God. 9 And I will bring you out of the mids there of, and deliver you into d That is, of the 〈◊〉. the hands of strangers, and will execute iud gements among you. 10 You shall fall by the sword, (&) I will judge you in the border of e That is, in Ribláh, 〈◊〉 2. King. 25, 7. Israel, & you shall know that I am the Lord 11 This (city) shall not be your cauldron, neither shall you be the flesh in the mids thereof, (but) I will judge you in the border of Israel, 12 And you shall know that I am the Lord: for you have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgements, but have done after the manners of the heathen, that are round about you. 13 ¶ And when I prophesied, Pelatiáh the son ne of Benaiáh died: then fell I down upon my face and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord God, will't thou then utterly, destroy all the remnant oh f It seemeth that this noble man died of some ter 〈◊〉 death and therefore the Proditor phet 〈◊〉 some strange judgement of God toward the restof the people. Israel? 14 Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 15 Son of man, thy g They that remained shl as Ierusalem thus 〈◊〉 them that were go into 〈◊〉, as though they were 〈◊〉 of and forsaken of God. brethren (even) thy brethren, the men of thy kindred, and all the house of Israel, wholly (are they) unto whom the inhabitants of Jerusalem have said, Depart you far from the Lord: (for) the land is given us in possession. 16 Therefore say, Thus says the Lord GOD, Although I have cast them far of among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little h They shallbe yet a little 〈◊〉, showing that the Lord will ever 〈◊〉 to call upon his 〈◊〉 ame, whom he will 〈◊〉 and restore, though they be for a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. 17 Therefore say, Thus says the Lord GOD, I will gather you again from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel. 18 And they shall come thither, and they shall take 〈◊〉 all the idols thereof, and all the abominations there of from thence. 19 * And I will give them one heart, and I will 〈◊〉. 12. 19 put a new spirit within their bowels: and I Chap. 〈◊〉. 27. will take the i Meaning, the heart whereunto 〈◊〉 can enter, and 〈◊〉 them a new, so that their heart may 〈◊〉, and ready to receive my graces. stony heart out of their bodies, and will give them an heart of flesh. 20 That they may walk in my statutes, and keep my judgements, and execute them: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God. 21 But upon them, whose heart is toward their idols, and whose affection goeth after their abominations, I will lay their way upon their own heads, says the Lord God. 22 ¶ Then did the Cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels besides them, and the glory of the God of Israel (was) upon them on high. 23 And the glory of the Lord went up from the mids of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is toward the East side of the city. 24 Afterwards the Spirit took me up and brought me in a vision by the Spirit of God into Caldea to them that were led away captives: so the vision that I had seen, went up from 〈◊〉. 25 Then I declared unto them that were k When 〈◊〉 Was led away captive. led away captives, all the things that the Lord had 〈◊〉 me. CHAP. XII. 1 The parable of the captivity 18 Another parable whereby the distress of hunger and thirst is signified. 1 THe word of the Lord also came unto me, saying. 2 Sons of man, thou dwellest in the mids of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see a That is, they receive not the fruit of that why 〈◊〉 they see and 〈◊〉. not: they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house. 3 Therefore thou son of man, ” 〈◊〉. make thee vessels to go into 〈◊〉. prepare thy stuff to go into captivity and go 〈◊〉 by day in their sight: and thou snalt pass from thy place to another place in their sight, if it be possible that they may consider it: for they are a rebellious house. 4 Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in they 〈◊〉 as the stuff of him that goeth into captivity: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into 〈◊〉. 5 Dig thou through the brickwall in their sight, and carry out thereby. 6 In their sight 〈◊〉 thou bear it upon (thy) 〈◊〉, (and) carry it forth in the dark: thou shalt cover thy face that thou see not b That as thou dost, so shall they do, and therefore in thee 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see their own plague and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the earth: for I have set thee (as) a 〈◊〉 unto the house of Israel. 7 And as I was commanded, so I brought forth my stuff by day, as the stuff of one that goeth into captivity: and by night I digged through the brickwall with mine hand, and brought it forth in the dark, (and) I bore it upon (my) shoulder in their sight. 8 And in the morning came the word of the Lord unto me; saying. 9 Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What c Do not they de ride thy 〈◊〉? dost thou? 10 (But) say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord God, This “ Or, 〈◊〉. burden (concerneth) the chief in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them. 11 Say, I am your sign: like as I have done, so shall it be done unto them: they shall go into bondage (and) captivity. 12 And the chiefest that is among them, shall bear upon his shoulder in the dark and shall go forth: they shall dig through the brickwall, to carry out thereby: he shall cover his face that he see not the ground with (his) eyes. 13 My net also will spread upon d When the king shall think to escape by 〈◊〉, I will take him in my net, as Chap. 17. 10. and 32. 3. him, and he shallbe taken in my net, and I will bring him to Babel to the land of the Chaldeans, yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there. 14 And I will scatter to ward every wind all that are about him to help him, and all his garrisons, and I will draw out the sword after them. 15 And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall scatter them among the nations, and disperse them in the countries. 16 But I will leave a e Which should bear 〈◊〉 Name and should be 〈◊〉 Church, read Chap. 11. 16. little number of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence, that they may declare all these abominations among the heathen, where they come, and they shall know, that I am the Lord 17 ¶ Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 18 Son of man, 〈◊〉 thy bread with trembling, and drink thy water with trouble, and with carefulness. 19 And say unto the people of the land. Thus says the Lord God of the in habitants of Jerusalem, (and) of the land of Israel, They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with desolation: for the land shallbe desolate from her abundance because of the cruelty of them that dwell therein. 20 And the cities that are inhabited, shallbe left void, and the land shallbe desolate, and you shall know that I am the Lord 21 ¶ And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 22 Some of man, what is that proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, The days f Because they did not immediately see the prophecies 〈◊〉, they concemned them as 〈◊〉 they should never be 〈◊〉 led. are prolonged and all visions “ 〈◊〉, take none effect. fail? 23 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord God, I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel: but say unto them, The days are at hand and the effect of every vision. 24 For no vision shallbe any more in vain, neither (shall there be) any slatering divination within the house of Israel. 25 For I am the Lord: I will speak, (and) that thing that I shall speak, shall come to pass: it shallbe no more prolonged: for in your days, o rebellious house, will I say the thing, and will perform it, says the Lord God. 26 Again the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 27 Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seethe, is for g That is, 〈◊〉 hall not come to pass in our 〈◊〉, & therefore we care not 〈◊〉: thus the wicked ever abuse Gods pacien ceand 〈◊〉. many days (to come,) and he prophesieth of the times that are far of. 28 Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord God, All my words shall no longer be delayed, but that thing which I have spoken, shallbe done, says the Lord God. CHAP. XIII. 2 The word of the Lord against false Prophets, which teach the people the counsels of their own hearts. 1 ANd the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 2 Son of man, prophecy against the Prophets of * Israel, that prophecy, and say Chap. 14. 9 thou unto them, that prophecy out of their a After their own fantasy, and not as having the reuclation of the Lord own hearts, He are the word of the Lord 3 Thus says the Lord God, woe unto the foolish prophets that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing. jere 23. 6. 4 O Israel, thy Prophets are like the foxes b Whaiching to destroy the vineyard. in the waste places. 5 c He speaketh to the 〈◊〉 and true ministers that should have resisled them. You have not risen up in the grapes, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel, to stand in the battle in the day of the Lord 6 They have seen vanity, and lying divination, saying, The Lord says it, and the Lord hath not sent them: and they have made (others) to hope that they would confirm the word (of their prophecy.) 7 Have you not seen a vain vision? and have you not spoken a lying divination? d You promised peace to this people and now you see their destiuction, so that 〈◊〉 is manifest, that you are false prophets. you say, The Lord says it, albeit I have not spoken. 8 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Because you have spoken vanity and have seen lies, therefore behold, I am against you, saith the Lord God. 9 And mine hand shallbe upon the Prophets that see vanity, and divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the e That is, in the book of life, wherein the true Israelites are 〈◊〉. writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel: and you shall know that I am the Lord God. 10 And therefore, because they have deceived my people, saying, f Read lerem. 6. 14. Peace, and there was no peace: & one build up a g Where as the true 〈◊〉 prophesied the 〈◊〉 of the city to bring the people 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 senior 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in their 〈◊〉, so that 〈◊〉 false 〈◊〉 said, (〈◊〉 is here called the building of the wall) an other false Prophet would 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the had neither occasion nor good ground to 〈◊〉 him. wall, & behold, the others dawbedit with untempered (mortar.) 11 Say unto them which daub it with untem pered (mortar,) that it shall fall: (for) there shall 〈◊〉 a great shower, and I will sand hail stones, (which) shall 'cause it to fall, and stormy wind shall break it. 12 Lo, when the brickwall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, Where is the daubing where with you have daubed it? 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God, I will 'cause a stormy wind to break forth in my wrath, and a great shower shallbe in mine anger, and hail stones in (mine) indignation to consume it. 14 So I will destroy the brickwall that you have daubed with untempered (mortar,) and bring it down to the ground, so that the fundació there of shall be discovered, and it shall fall, and you shall be consumed in the mids thereof, and you shall know, that I am the Lord 15 Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the brickwall, and upon them that have daubed it with h Where by 〈◊〉 what 〈◊〉 má of him 〈◊〉 setteth for the under the 〈◊〉 of God's 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. untempered (mortar,) and will say unto you, The brickwall is no more, neither the daubers thereof. 16 (To wit,) the Prophets of Israel, which prophecy upon Jerusalem, and see visions of peace for it, and there is no peace, says the Lord God. 17 Like wise thou son of man, setthy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophecy out of their own heart: and prophecy thou against them, and say. 18 Thus says the Lord God, woe unto thee (woe men) that so we i The 〈◊〉 women for lncre would 〈◊〉 and tell every man his fortune, giving them pillows 〈◊〉 lean upon and 〈◊〉 to cover their heads, to the intent they might the more allure them and be witch them. pillows under all arm holes, and make veils upon the head of every one that standeth up, to huntsoules: will you hunt the souls of my people, and will you give life to the souls that come unto you? 19 And will you pollute me among my people for handfuls of k Will you make my word to serve 〈◊〉 bellies? barley, and for pieces of bread to slay the souls of them that should not die, and l These sorcerers made the people 〈◊〉 that they cold 〈◊〉 life or destroy it, and that it shuide come to 〈◊〉 one according as they prophesied. to give life to the souls that should not live in lying to my people, that hear (your) lies? 20 Wherefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will (have to do) with your pillows, where with you hunt the m That is, to 〈◊〉 see them to perish, and that 〈◊〉 should depart from the body. souls to make them to 〈◊〉, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, (even) the souls, that you hunt to make them to fly. 21 Your veils also will I tear, and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hands to be hunted, and you shall know that I am the Lord 22 Because with (your) lies you have made the heart of the n By threatening them that were godly, and 〈◊〉 ding the wicked. righteous sad, whom I have notmade sad, and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life. 23 Therefore you shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord CHAP. XIIII. 4 The Lord 〈◊〉 false prophets for the iugratitude of the people. 22 He reserveth a small portion for his Church. 1 THen came certain of the Elders of Israel unto me, and a He sheweth the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 who will dissenible to hear the 〈◊〉 of GOD though in their 〈◊〉 they follow nothing 〈◊〉, than their admonitions, and also how by one 〈◊〉, or other God doth disco ver them. sat before me. 2 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 3 Son of man, these men have set up their ido les in their b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their fill 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 openly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lead them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and east them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so that he will not hear 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they call unto him read le rem 10. 15. heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: should I, being required, answer them? 4 Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God, Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the c To 〈◊〉 of things 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 hath appointed to come rop. sse. Prophet, I the Lord will answer him, that cometh according to the multitude d 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ha'. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is, he shall be 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 2 Thess 〈◊〉, 10. of his idols: 5 That e That is, conumce 〈◊〉 by their own 〈◊〉 I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all departed from me through their idols. 6 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God, Return, and with draw yourselves, and turn your faces from your idols, & turn your faces from all your abominations. 7 For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which departeth from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumbling block of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a Prophet, for to inquire of him for me, I the Lord will answer him “ Or, by my 〈◊〉. for myself, 8 And I will set my face against that man, and will make him an example and proverb, and I will cut him of from the mids of my people, and you shall know that I am the Lord 9 And if the Prophet be f The Prophet de 〈◊〉 that God for man's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 eth up 〈◊〉 see Prophets' 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that de 〈◊〉 lies rather 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God, & 〈◊〉 he punis .. ed 〈◊〉 sin, 1. 〈◊〉. 22, 20. and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 aswell 〈◊〉 Prophets as 〈◊〉 people. deceived, when he hath spoken a thing, I the Lord have deceived that Prophet, & I will stretch out mine hand upon him, and will destroy him from the mids of my people of Israel: 10 And they shall bear their punishment: the punishment of the Prophet shallbe even as the punishment of him that asketh, 11 That the house of g Thus God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mon 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 unto the Lord, & not to 〈◊〉 themselves with like 〈◊〉. Israel may go no more astray from me, neither be polluted any more with all their transgressions, but that they may be my people, and I may be their GOD, says the Lord God. 12 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 13 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by committing a treipas, then will I stretch qut mine hand upon it, h Read chap. 4, 16 & 5, 7 Isa 〈◊〉, 1. and will break the stasfe of the bread thereof, and will sand famine upon it, and I will destroy man & beast forth of it. 14 Though these three men i Though 〈◊〉 & job were now 〈◊〉 we, which in their 〈◊〉 were most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (for at this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was in ca 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and so these 〈◊〉 together 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, yet 〈◊〉 I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them, 〈◊〉, jere. 〈◊〉. Noáh, Daniel, and job were among them, they should deliver (but) their own souls by their k Meaning, that a very 〈◊〉 (why 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, for 〈◊〉) should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 me God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & made 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, so that this righteousness is a sign that they are the Church of God, 〈◊〉 he would prescrue so this 〈◊〉 righteousness, says the Lord God. 15 If I bring noisome beasts into the land and they spoil it, so that it be desolate, that no man may pass through, because of beasts, 16 (Though) these three men were in the mids there of, As 〈◊〉, says the Lord GOD, they shall save neither sons nor daughters: they only shallbe delivered, but the land shallbe waste. 17 Or (if) I bring a sword upon this land, & say, Sword, go through the land, so that I destroy man and beast out of it, 18 Though these three men were in the mids there of, As I line, says the Lord God, they shall delivernether sonnesnor daughters, but they only shallbe delivered themselves. 19 Or (if) I sand a pestilence into this land, and power out my wrath upon it in blood, to destroy out of it man and beast, 20 And (though) Noah, Daniel and job (were in) the mids of it, As I live, says the Lord God they shall deliver neither son nor daughter: they shall (but) deliver their own souls by their righteousness. 21 For thus says the Lord GOD, How much Chap. 5, 17. more when I sand my * four sore judgements upon Jerusalem, (even) the sword, and fami ne, and the noisome beast and pestilence, to destroy man and beast out of it? 22 Yet be hold, therein shall be left a l Read Chap. 5, 3. remnant of them that shall be carried away (both) sons and daughters: be hold, they shall come forth unto you, and you shall see their way, and their enterprises: and you shall see their way, and their enterprises: and you shallbe comforted, concerning the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, (even) concerning all that I have brought upon it. 23 And they shall comfort you, when you see their way and their enterprises: and you shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, says the Lord God. CHAP. XU. As the unprofitable wood of the vine tre is cast into the fire so Jerusalem shallbe burned. 1 ANd the word of the Lord came unto me saying, 2 Son of man, what cometh of the vine tre above all (other) trees? and of the vine branch which is among a Which bringeth for the no fruit, no more than the other 〈◊〉 of the forest do: meaning, that if 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which bore the name of his Church, did not bring forth fruce it 〈◊〉 be veter lie 〈◊〉. the trees of the forest? 3 Shall wood be taken there of to do any work or will men take a pin of it to hung any vessel thereon? 4 Behold, it is cast in the fire to be consumed the fire consumeth both the ends of it, and the mids of it is burned. Is it meet for (any) work? 5 Behold, when it was whole, it was meet for no work: how much less shall it be meet for any work, when the fire hath consumed it, and it is burned? 6 Therefore thus says the Lord God, As the vine tre, (that is) among the trees of the forest, which I have given to the fire to be consumed, so will I give the inhabitants of jerusalem 7 And I will set my face against them: they shall go out from (one) b Though they escape one danger yet another shall take them. fire, and (another) fire shall consume than: & you shall know, that I am the Lord, when I set my face against them, 8 And (when) I make the land waste, because they have greatly offended, says the Lord God. CHAP. XVI. The Prophet declareth the benefits of God toward Jerusalem. 15 Their unkindness. 46 He justifieth the wickedness of other people in comparison of the sins of Jerusalem. 49 The cause of the abominations, into which the Sodomites 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Mercy is promised to the repentant, 1 Again, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 And say, Thus says the Lord God unto Jerusalem, Thy habitation and thy kindred is of the land a Thou boastest to be of the seed of Abrahám, but thou artdegenerate & followest the 〈◊〉 of the wicked Ca 〈◊〉, as children 〈◊〉 the manners of their fathers, Isa. 1, 4. and 57, 3. of Canáan: thy father was an Amorett rite, and thy mother an Hittite. 4 And in thy nativity when thou wast b when I first brought thee out of Egypt and planted thee in this land to be my Church. born, thy navel was not cut: thou wast not washed in water to soften (thee:) thou wast not salted with salt, nor swadeled in clouts, 5 None eye pitied thee to do any of these unto thee, for to have compassion upon thee, but thou wast cast out in the open field to the contempt ofthy person in the day that thou wast born. 6 And when I passed by thee, I saw the polluted in thy c Being thus in thy 〈◊〉 and forsaken of all men, I took thee and gave thee life: whereby is meant that before God was his Church, & give life, there is nothing, but filthiness and death. own blood, and I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Thou shalt live even when thou wast in thy blood, I said unto thee, Thou shalt live. 7 I have caused thee to multiply, as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased, and waxed great, and thou hast got excellent ornaments: (thy) breasts are fashioned, thy here is grown, where as thou wast naked & bore 8 Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time (was as) the time of love, & I spread my skirts over thee, and covered d These words, as blood, 〈◊〉 nakedness & 〈◊〉 nes are often times repeated, to be are down their pride and to 'cause them to consider what they were before God received them to mercy, favoured them & covered their shame. thy filthiness: yea, I swore unto thee, & entered into a covenant with e That thou shouldest be a 〈◊〉 wife unto me, & that 〈◊〉 mam 〈◊〉 and en endue thee with all graces. thee, says the Lord God, and thou becamest mine. 9 Then washed I thee with f I washed away thy sins. water: yea, I washed away thy blood from thee, and I g I sanctified thee with mine holy Spirit. an ointed thee with oil. 10 I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk. 11 I decked thee also with ornaments, and I put brasselets upon thy hands, and a chain on thy neck. 12 And I put a frontelet upon thy face, and earrings in thy ears, and a beautiful h Herebyhe 〈◊〉 eth how he saved his Church, enriched it & gave it power and dorni 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 reign. crown upon thy head. 13 Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver, and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work: thou diddest eat fine flower, and honey and oil, & thou wast very beautiful, and thou diddest grow up into a kingdom. 14 And thy name was spread among the heathen for thy beauty: for it was perfit through my i He 〈◊〉 wherein the dignity of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, in that the Lord gave them of his beauty and excel lencie, beauty which I had set upon thee, says the Lord God. 15 Now thou diddest k In abusing in 〈◊〉 and in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 latrie trust in thy own beauty, and played the harlot, because of thy 〈◊〉, and hast powered out l There was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 where with thou diddest not pollute thy 〈◊〉. thy fornications on every one that passed by, (thy desire) was to him. 16 And thou diddest take thy garments, & decked thy high places with divers colours, m This 〈◊〉 how the 〈◊〉 put their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in though 〈◊〉, which please the 〈◊〉, and out ward senses. and played the harlot thereupon: the like things shall not come, neither hath any done so. 17 Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels (made) of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and n Thou hast converted my vessels and instruments, which I gave thee to seive me with to the use of thy idols. madest to thyself images of men, and diddest commit whoredom with them, 18 And took thy broidered garments, and covered them: and thou hast set mine oil and my perfume before them. 19 My meat also, which I gave thee, (as) fine flower, oil, & honey, (wherewith) I fed thee, thou hast even set it before them for a sweet savour: thus it was, says the Lord God. 20 Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast born unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to o Meaning, by 〈◊〉, read Leu. 18, 21, 2, King. 〈◊〉, 10, be devoured: is (this) thy whoredom a small matter? 21 That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to 'cause them to pass (through fire) for them? 22 And in all thy abominations and whore domes thou hast not remembered the days of thy youth, when thou wast naked and bore, (and) wast polluted in thy blood. 23 And beside all thy wickedness [woe, woe unto thee, says the Lord God] 24 Thou hast also built unto thee an high place, and hast made thee an high place in every street. 25 Thou hast built thy high place at every “ Or, head. corner of the way, and hast made thy beauty to be abhorred: thou hast opened thy feet to every one that passed by, and multiplied thy whoredom. 26 Thou hast also committed fornication with the p He noteth the great impiety of this people who first falling 〈◊〉 God to seek help at strange 〈◊〉 did also at length embrace their ido 〈◊〉, thinking thereby to make their 〈◊〉 more strong. Egyptians thy neighbours, which have great members, & hast increased thy whore doom, to provoke me. 27 Behold, therefore I did stretch outmine hand over thee, and will diminish thy ordinary, and deliver thee unto the will of them that hate thee, (even) to the daughters of the Philistines, which are ashamed of thy wicked way. “ Or, 〈◊〉. 28 Thou hast played the whore also with the Assyrians, because thou wast insatiable: yea, thou hast played the 〈◊〉 with them, & yet coldest not be satisfied. 29 Thou hast moreover multiplied thy fornication from the land of Canáan unto Caldea, and yet thou wast not satisfied here with. 30 How weak is thy heart, says the Lord God, seeing thou dost all these things, (even) the work of a “ Or, that wilbea re 〈◊〉. presumptuous worship woman 31 In that thou buildest thy high place in the corner of every way, and makest thy high place in every street, and hast not been as an harlot q Meaning, that some 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rewards, but no lovers gave a reward to Israel, but they gave to all others signifying that the 〈◊〉 beslowe all their substance, which they receive of God 〈◊〉 his glory, to serve their vile abominations that despiseth are ward, 32 Butt (as) a wife that playeth the harlot, (and) taketh others for her husband: 33 They give gifts to all (other) whores, but thou givest gifts unto all thy lovers, & rewar dost them, that they may come unto thee on every side for thy fornication. 34 And the contrary is in thee from (other) women in thy fornications, neither (the like) fornication (shallbe) after thee: for in that thou givest a reward, and no reward is given unto thee, therefore thou art contrary. 35 Wherefore, o harlot, hear the word of the Lord 36 Thus says the Lord God, Because thy “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. shame was powered out, and thy filthiness discovered through thy fornications with thy lovers, and with all the idols of thy abominations and by the blood of thy children, which thou diddest offer unto them, 37 Behold, therefore I will gather all r Egyptians, 〈◊〉 and Chaldeans, whom 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be thy lovers, shall come and destroy thee. thy lovers, with whom thou hast taken pleasure, and all them that thou hast loved, with all them that thou hast hated: I will even gather them round about against thee, and will discover thy filthiness unto them that they may see all Chap. 23. 9 thy filthiness. 38 And I will judge thee (after) the manner of them that are s I will judge thee to death, as the 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. harlots, and of them that shed blood, and I will give thee the blood of wrath and jealousy. 39 I will also give thee into their hands, & they shall destroy thy high place, and shall break down thy hieplaces they shall strip thee also out of thy clotheses, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bore. 40 They shall also bring up a company against thee, and they shall stone thee with stones, and thrust thee through with theirswordes. 41 And they * shall burn up thy houses with 〈◊〉. King. 25. 9 fire, and execute judgements upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will 'cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou shalt give no reward any more. 42 So will I make my wrath toward thee to rest and my t I will 〈◊〉 destroy 〈◊〉 and so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall cease. jealousy shall depart from thee, and I will cease and be no more angry. 43 Because thou hastnot remembered the days of thy youth, but hast provoked me with all these things, behold, therefore I also have u I have punished thy 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wouldest not 〈◊〉. brought thy way upon thy head, says the Lord God: yet hast not thou had consideration of all thy abominations. 44 Behold, all that use proverbs, shall use (this) proverb against thee, saying, As (is) the mother, x As were the 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and others your predecessors, so are you their successors. (so is) her daughter. 45 Thou art thy mother's daughter, that hath cast of her husband and her children, and thou art the sister of thy y That is, of 〈◊〉 & Sodom. sisters, which forsook their husbands and their children: your mother is an Hittite, and your father an Amorite, 46 And thy elder sister is Samaria, and her z That is, her 〈◊〉. daughters, thatdwell at thy left hand, and ” Hbr, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them thou. thy young sister, that dwelleth at thy right hand, (is) Sodóm, and her daughters. 47 Yet hast thou a But done 〈◊〉 worse, not walked after their ways nor done after their abominations: but as it (had been) a very little (thing,) thou wast corrupted more than they in all thy ways. 48 As I live, says the Lord God, Sodom thy sister hath not done, (neither) she nor her daughters, as thou hast done and thy daughters. 49 Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister sodom, b He 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, pride, excess, idleness and 〈◊〉 of the poor, as four principal causes of such 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉 they were so 〈◊〉 punished, 〈◊〉 9, 24, Pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her, and in her daughters neither did, she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. 50 But they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away, as pleased me. 51 neither c Which worshipped the calves 〈◊〉 Bethel and Dan. hath Samaria committed half of thy sins, but thou hast exceded them in thy abominations, and hast d Thou art so wicked, that in respect of thee Sodom and 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉. justified thy sisters in all thy abominations, which thou hast done. 52 Therefore thou which hast justified thy sisters, bear thy own shame 〈◊〉 thy sins, that thou hast committed more abominable than they (which) are more righteous than thou art: be thou therefore 〈◊〉 also and bear thy shame, seeing that thou hast justified thy sisters. 53 Therefore I will bring again e This he speaketh in comparison, 〈◊〉, that he would restore Jerusalem when 〈◊〉 should be restored, that is, never: and this is meant of the greatest part of the 〈◊〉. their captivity with the captivity of sodom, and her daughters, and with the captivity of Samaria, and her daughters: even the captivity of thy captives in the mids of them, 54 That thou mayst bear thy own shame, and mayst be confounded in all that thou hast done, in that thou hast f In that thou hast 〈◊〉 thyself worse than they, and yet though rest to esca pe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 comforted them. 55 And thy sister sodom and her daughter shall return to their former state: Samaria also and her daughters shall return to their former state, g Meaning, that it should never come to pass. when thou and thy daughters shall return to your former state. 56 For thy sister Sodom ” Ebr. was not a rumour in thy mouth. was not herded of h Thou wouldest not call her punishment to mind when thou wast alost, to learn by her example to fear my judgements. by thy report in the day of thy pride. 57 Before thy wickedness was i That is, till 〈◊〉 waist brought under by the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, 2. Chro. 28. 19 discovered, as in that same time of the reproach of the daughters of Arám, and of all the daughters of the Philistines round about k Which joined with the Syrians or 〈◊〉 about 〈◊〉. her which despise thee on all sides. 58 Thou hast born (therefore) thy wickedness and thy abomination, says the Lord 59 For thus says the Lord God, I might even deal with thee, as thou hast done: when thou diddest despise the l When thou 〈◊〉kest the 〈◊〉 which was made between thee & me, as vers. 8. oath, in breaking the covenant. 60 Nevertheless, I will m That 〈◊〉, of mercy and love I will pity thee, and so 〈◊〉 to my covenant, though thou 〈◊〉 deserved the contrary. remember my covenant (made) with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will confirm unto thee an everlasting covenant. 61 Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive n Whereby he 〈◊〉 that among the most wicked he had ever some seed of his Church which he would 'cause to 〈◊〉 in due time: and her he declareth how he will call the Gentiles. thy sisters, (both) thy elder and thy younger, and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not o But of my free 〈◊〉. by thy covenant. 62 And I will establish my covenant with thee and thou shalt know that I am the Lord, 63 That thou mayst remember, and be p This declareth what 〈◊〉 God's mercies work in his, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, sorrow, and repentance for these former life. ashamed and neveropen thy mouth any more: because of thy shame when I am pacified toward thee, for all that thou hast done, says the Lord God. CHAP. XVII. The parable of the two eagles. 1 ANd the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, put forth a parable & speak a proverb unto the house of Israel, 3 And say, Thus says the Lord God, The great a That is, 〈◊〉, who hath great power, riches and many countries unde, him shall come to Jerusalem & take away jeconiáh the King as ver. 12. eagle with great wings, (and) long wings, (and) full of feathers, which had divers colours came unto Lebanón, and took the highest branch of the 〈◊〉, 4 And broke of the top of his twig, (and) carried it into the land b Meaning, to Babylon. of merchants, (and) set it in a city of merchants. 5 He took also of the c That is, zedekiáh, who was of the King's blood, and was left at Jerusalem, and made King in stead of 〈◊〉. seed of the land, & planted 2. King. 24. 17. it in a fruitful ground: he placed it by jer. 37. 1. great waters, and set it (as) a willow 〈◊〉. 6 And it budded up, and was d This was zede Kiah's kingdom. like a spreading vine of e That 〈◊〉 might not have power to rebel against BAbylon, as ver. 14. low stature, whose branches turned toward it, and the roots thereof were under it: so it become a vine, and it brought for the branches, and shot forth buds. 7 There was also f Meaning, the King of Egypt of whom zedekiáh sought succour against Nebuchadnezzar. another great eagle with great wings and many feathers, and behold, this vine did turn her roots toward it, and spread forth her branches toward it that she might water it by the trenches of her plantation. 8 It was planted in a good soil by great g They though to be moistened by the waters of Nilus. waters, that it should bring forth branches, and bear fruit, and be an excellent vine. 9 Say thou, Thus says the Lord God, Shall it prospero? shall h Shall not Nebu 〈◊〉 destroy it. he not pull up the roots there of, and destroy the fruit thereof, and 'cause them to dry? all the leaves of her bud shall wit her without great power, or many people, to pluck it up by the roots thereof. 10 Behold, it was planted: but shall it prospet? shall it not be dried up, and whither? i By this dry wind, he means the Babylonians. when the East wind shall touch it, it shall whither in the trenches, where it grew. 11 Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 12 Say now to this rebellious house, Know you not, what these things (mean?) tell them, Behold, the King of 〈◊〉 come to Jerusalem, and hath taken k That is, 〈◊〉. the King thereof, and the princes thereof, and led them with 2. King. 24. 15. him to Babel, 13 And hath taken (one) of the King's seed, & made a covenant with him, and hath taken l For his subjection and obedience. an oath of him: he hath also taken the princes of the land, 14 That the kingdom might be in subjection and not lift itself up, (but) keep their covenant, and stand to it. 15 But he rebelled against him, and sent his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses, and much people: shall he prospero? shall he escape, that doth such things? or shall he break the 〈◊〉, and be delivered? 16 As I live, says the Lord God, he shall die in the mids of Babel, in the place of the King, that had made him King, whose oath he despised, and whose covenant (made) with him, he broke. 17 neither shall Pharaóh with (his) mighty host, and great multitude of people, maintain him in the war, when they have castup mounts, and builded ramparts to destroy many persons. 18 For he hath despised the oath, and broken the covenant [yet lo, he had given m Because he took the Name of God in vain and broke his oath which he had confirmed by giving his hand therefore the Prophet declareth that God 〈◊〉 not suffer such 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 to escape punishment. his hand] because he hath done all these things, he shall not escape. 19 Therefore, thus says the Lord God, As I live, I will surely bring mine oath that he hath despised, and my covenant that he hath broken, upon his own head. 20 * And I will spread my net upon him, and he shallbe taken in my net, and I will bring him to 〈◊〉, and will entre into judgement with him there for his trespass that he hath committed Chap. 12. 13 & 32. 3. against me. 21 And all that i'll from him with all his host, shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all the winds: and you shall know that I the Lord have spoken it. 22 Thus says the Lord God, I will also take of the top n This promise is made to the Church which shall be as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and as the top of a tre. of this high cedar, and will set it, and cut of the o I will trim it and dress it. top of the tender plant there of, and I will plant it upon an high mountain and great. 23 (Even) in the high mountain of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs and bear fruit, and be an excellent cedre, and under it shall remain all birds, and every p Both the jews and 〈◊〉 shallbe gathered into 〈◊〉. foul shall devil in the shadow of the branches thereof. 24 And all the q All the world shall know that I have 〈◊〉 dow ne the 〈◊〉 enemies and set up my Church which was low and 〈◊〉. trees of the field shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tre, and exalted the low tre, that I have dried up the green tre, and made the dry tre to flourish: I the Lord have spoken it, and have done it. CHAP. XVIII. 2 He showeth that every man shall 〈◊〉 his own sin. 21 To him that amendeth, is 〈◊〉 promised 24. Death is prophesied to the 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 back from the right way. 1 THe word of the Lord came unto me again, saying, 2 What mean you that you speak this proverb, concerning the land of Israel, saying, a The people 〈◊〉 at the 〈◊〉 of the Lord and therefore used this pro 〈◊〉, meaning that their fathers had sinned and their 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 for their 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 31 〈◊〉. The fathers have eaten 〈◊〉 grappes, & the children's teeth are set on edge? 3 As I live, says the Lord, God, you shall use this proverb no more in Israel. 4 Be hold, all souls are mine, both the soul of the father, and also the soul of the son are mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall dye. 5 But if a man be just, and do that which is law full, and right, 6 (And) hat he not eaten b I she 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 of the flesh 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 been 〈◊〉 up to idols, to 〈◊〉 them thereby. upon the mountains, neither hath lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath 〈◊〉 his neighbour's wife, neither hath ” Ebr. come 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 with a * 〈◊〉 woman, Levi. 20, 18. 7 neither hath oppressed any, (but) hath restored the pledge to his debtor: he that hath spoilt none by violence, * (but) hath Isa 58 7. given his bread to the hungry, and hath Matt. 25 35. covered the naked with a garment, Exod. 22. 〈◊〉. 8 And hath not given forth upon * usury, Leu. 25. 37. neither hath taken any increase, (but) hath Deut. 23. 〈◊〉. withdrawn his hand from iniquity, and Psal. 15. 〈◊〉. hath executed true judgement between man and man, 9 And hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgements to deal truly, he is just, he shall surely live, says the Lord God. 10 ¶ If he beget a son, that is “ Or, a 〈◊〉 man a thief, (or) a sheader of blood, if he do any one of these things, 11 Though he do not all these things, but either hath eaten upon the mountains, or defiled his neighbour's wife, 12 (Or) hath oppressed the poor and needy, (or) hath spoilt by violence, (or) hath not restored the pledge, or hath lift up his eyes unto the idols, (or) hath committed abomination, 13 (Or) hath given for the upon usury, or hath taken increase, shall he live? he shall not live: seeing he hath done all these abominations, c He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the son is puni shed for his father's 〈◊〉: that is, 〈◊〉 he be wicked as his father was and 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 penned, he shallbe punished as 〈◊〉 father was, or 〈◊〉 not. he shall die the death, (and) his blood shallbe upon him. 14 ¶ But if he beget a son, that seethe all his father's sins, which he hath done, and feareth, neither doth such like, 15 That hath not eaten upon the mountains neither hath lift up his eyes to the idols of the house of 〈◊〉, nor hath defiled his neighbours wife, 16 neither hath oppressed any, nor hath withholden the pledge, neither hath spoilt by violence, (but) hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, 17 (neither) hath withdrawn his hand from the afflicted, nor received usury nor increase, (but) hath executed my judgements (&) hath walked in my statutes, he shall not die 〈◊〉 the iniquity of his father, (but) he shall surely live. Deu. 24, 16. 18 His father, because he cruelly oppressed & 2. King. 4, 6. spoilt his brother by violence, and hath 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 4. not done good among his people, lo, even he dieth in his iniquity. 19 Yet say you, Wherefore shall not the son bear the iniquity of the father? because the son hath executed judgement & justice, (and) hath kept all my statutes, and done them, he shall surely live. 20 * 〈◊〉 same soul that sinneth, shall die: the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son, (but) the righteousness of the righteous shallbe upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shallbe upon himself. 21 But if the wicked will return from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my d He 〈◊〉 the observation of the commandments with 〈◊〉: for none can repent in deed except he 〈◊〉 to keep 〈◊〉 Law statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, (and) shall not dye. 22 All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be “ Or, not laid 〈◊〉 his charge. mentioned unto him, (but) in his e That is, in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which declare that God doth 〈◊〉 him. righteousness that he hath done he shall live. 23 f He speak: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 rather is 〈◊〉 to pardon, than to pu 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 his long 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 God in his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 appointed the death and damnation of the 〈◊〉, yet the end of his counsel was not their 〈◊〉 only, 〈◊〉 chief his own glory And also because de 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 sin, therefore it is here said that he would 〈◊〉 them to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from it 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Have I any desire that the wicked should die, says the Lord God? “ Or, 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and live. or shall he not live if he return from his ways? 24 But if the righteous turn away from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, (and) do according to all the abominations, that the wicked man doth, shall he live? all his g That is, the 〈◊〉 opinion that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. righteousness that he hath done, shall not be mentioned: (but) in his transgression that he hath committed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he dye. 25 Yet you 〈◊〉, The way of the Lord is not h In punishing the father with the children. equal. hear now, o house of Israel. Is not my way equal? (or) are not your ways une equal? 26 (For) when a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, & committeth iniquity he shall even die for the same, he shall (even) die for his iniquity, that he hath done. 27 Again when the wicked turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, & doth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. 28 Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live (and) shall not dye. 29 Yet says the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. O house of Israel, are not my ways equal? (or) are not your ways unequal? 30 Therefore I will judge you, o house of israel 〈◊〉 one according to his ways, says the Lord God: return (therefore) and cause (others) to turn away from all your 〈◊〉 sions: so iniquity shall not be your destruction. 31 Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby you have transgressed and make i He 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 till 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which is only the work of 〈◊〉. you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will you die, o house of Israel? 32 For I desire not the death of him that dieth, says the Lord God: cause therefore (one another) to return, and live you. CHAP. XIX. 1 The captivity of the Kings of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by the lion's whelps and by the lion. 10 The 〈◊〉 of the city 〈◊〉 that is past, and the 〈◊〉 thereof that is present. 1 THou also, take up a lamentation for the a That is, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, who for their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are compared unto 〈◊〉. princes of Israel. 2 And say, Wherefore lay thy b To 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or 〈◊〉. mother (as) a lioness among the lions? 〈◊〉 nourrished her young one's among the lions whelps, 3 And she brought up one of her whelps (and) it become a lion, and it learned to catch the pray, (and) it devoured men. 4 The c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 King of Egypt. nations also herded of him, (and) he was taken in their nets, and they brought him in chains unto the land of Egypt. 2. King. 21. 33. 5 Now when she saw, that she had waited and her hope waste lost, she took another of her d Which 〈◊〉 jehoiakim. whelps, and made him a lion. 6 Which went among the lions, (and) become a lion, and learnèd to catch the pray, (and) he devoured e He 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God, and 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. men. 7 And he knew their widows, and he destroyed their cities, and the land was wasted, and all that was therein by the noise of his roaring. 8 Then the f 〈◊〉 with great army 〈◊〉 was gathered of 〈◊〉 nations. nations set against him on every side of the countries and laid their 〈◊〉 for him: so he was taken in their pit. 9 And they put him in prison (&) in chains & brought him to the King of Babel, (&) they put him in holds, that his voice should no more be herded upon the mountains of Israel. 10 Thy g He speaketh this in the reproach of this wicked King, in who senior blood, that is, in the race of his predecessors 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 should have been blessed, according to God's promise, and 〈◊〉 sned as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. mother (is) like a vine in thy blood, planted by the waters: she brought forth fru te and branches by the abundant waters. 11 And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that be are rule, and her stature was exalted among the branches, and she appeared in her height with the multitude of her branches. 12 But she was plucked up in wrath: she was cast down to the ground, and the h Meaning, that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them as the East wind doth the fruit of the vine. East wind dried up her fruit: (her branches) were broken, and withered: (as for) the rod of her strength, the fire consumed it. 13 And now she is planted in the wilderness in a dry and thirsty ground. 14 And fire is go out i Destruction is come by 〈◊〉 who was the occasion of this 〈◊〉. of a rod of her branches, which hath devoured her fruit, so that she hath no strong rod (to be) a sceptre to rule: this is a lamentation and shallbe for a lamentation. CHAP. XX. 3 The Lord denieth that he will answer them when they pray because of their unkindness. 33 He 〈◊〉 that his people shall return from captivity. 46 By the forest that should be burned, is signified the burning of Jerusalem 1 ANd in the a Of the captivity of 〈◊〉. seventh year in the fift (month,) the tenth (day) of the month, came certain of the Elders of israel to inquire of the Lord, and sat before me. 2 Then came the word of the Lord unto me, saying, 3 Some of man, speak unto the Elders of Israel, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God, Are you come to inquire of me? as a live, says the Lord God, when I am asked, I will not answer you. 4 Will't thou judge them, son of man? will't thou judge (them?) cause b This 〈◊〉 the great 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of God which calleth sinners to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he condemn 〈◊〉 them to understand the abominations of their fathers, 5 And say unto them, Thus says the Lord God In the day when I chose Israel, and c I swore 〈◊〉 I would be 〈◊〉 God, which manner of the was 〈◊〉 from all 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 life up their 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 acknowledging God to 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, and the defender thereof and also the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that he shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 led any thing which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉. lift up mine hand unto the sede of the house of Jacob, and made myself known unto them in the land of Egypt, when I lift up mine hand unto them, and said, I am the Lord your God 6 In the day that I lift up mine hand unto them to bring them forth of the land of Egypt, in to a land that I had provided for them, flowing with milk and honey which is pleasant among all lands, 7 Then said I unto them, Let every man cast away the abominations of his eyes, d God had forbidden them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 23. 〈◊〉 psal 〈◊〉. and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: (for) I am the Lord your God. 8 But 〈◊〉 rebelled against me, and would not hear me: (for) none cast away the abominations of e 〈◊〉 thing de 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 senses their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I thought to power out mine indignation upon them, (and) to accomplish my wrath against them in the mids of the land of Egypt. 9 But I had respect to my f God had ever this respect to his glory, that he 〈◊〉 not have his Name 〈◊〉 spoken of among the Gentiles for the 〈◊〉 that his people 〈◊〉, inconfidence whereof the 〈◊〉 ever 〈◊〉, as. Name, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, and in whose sight I made myself known unto them in bringing them forth of the land of Egypt. 10 Now I carried them out of the land of Egypt and brought them into the wilderness. 11 And I gave them my statutes, and declared my judgements unto them, * which if a man Exod. 〈◊〉. 12. do, he shall live in them. Nomb. 14. 13. 12 Moreover I gave them also my * Sabbaths Levi 18. 6. to be a sign between me and them, that they Nomb. 10 〈◊〉. might know that I am the Lord, that sanctify Galat 3. 12. them. Exod. 20. 8. and 31. 〈◊〉. 13 But the house of Israel rebelled against me Deut. 5. 〈◊〉. in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they cast away my judgements, which if a man do, he shall live in them, and my Sabbaths have they greatly polluted: then I thought to power out mine indignation upon them * in the wilderness to consume Nomb. 14. 〈◊〉 and 26. 〈◊〉. them. 14 But I had respect to g Who might thereby take an occasion to blaspheme my Name and 〈◊〉 accuse me of lack of ability, or else that I had sought a means to destroy them more commodiousty. my Name, that it should not be polluted before the heathen in whose sight I brought them out. 15 Yet nevertheless, I lift up mine hand unto them in the wilderness that I would not bring them into the land, which I had given them, flowing with milk and honey, which was pleasant above all lands, 16 Because they cast away my judgements, and walked not in my statutes, but have polluted my h That 〈◊〉, my true religion, which I had commanded them and gave them 〈◊〉 to serve me according to their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Sabbaths: for their heart went after their idols. 17 Nevertheless, mine eye spared them, that I would not destroy them, neither would I consume them in the wilderness. 18 But I said unto their children in the wilderness, Walk you not in the ordinances of your i Whereby the holy Ghost confuteth them that say that they will follow the religion and example of their fathers, and not measure their doings by God's word, whether their be approvable thereby or no. fathers, neither observe their manners nor defile yourselves with their idols. 19 I am the Lord your God: walk in my statutes, and keep my judgements and do them, 20 And sanctify my Sabbaths, and they shallbe a sign between me and you, that you may know that I am the Lord your God. 21 Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, nor kept my judgements to do them, which if a man do, he shall live in them, (but) they polluted my Sabbaths: then I thought to power out mine indignation upon them, (and) to accomplish my wrath against them in the wilderness. 22 Nevertheless I with drew mine hand and had respect to my Name that it should not be polluted before the heathen, in whose sight I brought them forth. 23 Yet I lift up mine hand unto them in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the heathen, and disperse them through the countries. 24 Because they had not executed my judgements, but had cast away my statutes and had polluted my Sabbath, and their eyes were after k Meaning, that they set their delight upon them. their father's idols. 25 Wherefore I l Because they 〈◊〉 not obei my Laws, I gave them up to 〈◊〉 selves that 〈◊〉 should obey their own 〈◊〉, as ver. 39 Rom. 1. 21. gave them also statutes that were not good, & judgements, wherein they should not live. 26 And I polluted the in their own m I condemned those things, and counted them as abominable which they thought had been excellent, and to have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 zeal, Luk. 16. 15. for that which God required as most excellent, that gave they to their idols. gifts in that they caused to pass (by the fire) all that (first) 〈◊〉 the womb, that I might destroy them, to the end that they might know that I am the Lord 27 Therefore, son of man, speak unto the house of Israel, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God, yet in this your fathers have blasphemed me, though they had (before) grie vously transgressed against me. 28 n 〈◊〉 only in the wilderness, when I brought 〈◊〉 out of Egypt, but 〈◊〉 I placed them in 〈◊〉 land 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 how prompt más 〈◊〉 is to idolatry, seeing that by no admonitions he can be drawn back. For when I had brought them into the land for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it, than they saw every high hill, & all the thick trees, and they offered there their sacrifices, and there they presented their offering of pro vocation: there also they made their sweet savour, and powered out there their drink offerings. 29 Then I said unto them, What is the high place where unto you go? And the name there of was called o Which 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 place, 〈◊〉 that they vaunted them s lues of their ido 〈◊〉, and were not ashamed 〈◊〉, though God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 expressly, that they should have no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 up on 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stairs. Bamáh unto this day. 30 Wherefore, say unto the house of Israel, 〈◊〉 20. 26. Thus says the Lord God, Are you not polluted ” Ebr. in the 〈◊〉 after the manner of your fathers? and commit you not whoredom after their abominations? 31 For when you offer your gifts, and make your sons to pass through the fire, you pollute yourselves with all your idols unto this day: shall I answer you when I am asked, o house of Israel? as I live, says the Lord God, p He showeth, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉. I will not answer you when I am asked. 32 neither shall that be done that cometh into your mind: for you say, We will be as the heathen, and as the families of the countries, and serve wood, and q He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man of 〈◊〉 is wholly 〈◊〉 God and to his own salvation, and therefore God call 〈◊〉 him to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉, but chief by his 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. kednes. stone. 33 As I live, says the Lord God, I will surely rule you with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm, and in (my) 〈◊〉 powered out, 34 And will bring you from the people, and will gather you out of the countries, wherein you are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm and in (my) wrath powered out. 35 And I will bring you into the r I will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 na 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 into a 〈◊〉, and there will visit you, and so call you 〈◊〉 and then bring the god 〈◊〉 home again. Isa. 65. 9 wilderness of the people, and there will I pled with you face to face. 36 Like as I pleaded with your fathers in the wilderness of the land of Egypt, so will I plead with you, says the Lord God, 37 And I will 'cause you to pass under the rod, and will bring you into the bond of the covenant. 38 And I will s Signifying, that he will not 〈◊〉 the corn with the chaff, but choose 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wicked to punish them when he will spare his. choose out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them out of the land where they devil, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel, & you shall know that I am the Lord 39 As for you, o house of Israel, thus says the Lord God, t This is spoken to the hypocrites Go you, and serve every one his idol, seeing that you will not obey me, and pollute mine holy Name no more with your gifts and with your idols. 40 For in mine holy mountain (even) in the 〈◊〉 mountain of Israel, says the Lord God, there shall all the house of Israel, and all in the land, serve me: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings and the first fruits of your oblations, with all your holy things. 41 I will accept your sweet savour, when I bring you from the people, and gather you out of the countries, wherein you have been scattered, that I may be sanctified in you before the heathen. 42 And you shall know, that I am the Lord, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the land, for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers. 43 And there shall you remember your ways, and all your works, wherein you have been defiled, and you u You 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall convict you 〈◊〉 that you have felt my mercies. shall judge yourselves worthy to be cut of, for all your evils, that you have committed. 44 And you shall know, that I am the Lord, when I have respect unto you for my Names sake, (and) not after your wicked ways, nor according to your corrupt works, o you house of Israel, says the Lord God. 45 ¶ Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 46 Son of man, set thy face toward the way of Temán, and drop (thy word) toward x For 〈◊〉 South from Babylon. the South, and prophecy toward the forest of the field of the South, 47 And say to the forest of the South, Hear the word of the Lord: thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour all the y Both 〈◊〉 and weak in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. green wood in thee, and all the dry wood: the continual flame shall not be quenched, and every face from the South to the North shallbe burned therein. 48 And all flesh shall see, that I the Lord have kin dled it, (and) it shall not be quenched. Then said I, Ah Lord God, they say of me, Doth not he speak z The people said 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 spoke 〈◊〉 therefore he desireth the Lord to give them a plain 〈◊〉 hereof parables? CHAP. XXI. 3 He threateneth the sword, and destruction to Jerusalem. 25 He showeth the fall of King Zedekiáh. 18 He is commanded to prophecy the destruction of the children of Ammon 30 The Lord threateneth to destroy Nebuchad- 〈◊〉. 1 THe word of the Lord came to me again, saying, 2 Son of man, set thy face toward jerusalé, a Speak sensibly that all may understand. & drop (thy word) toward the holy places, & prophecy against the land of Israel 3 And say to the land of Israel, Thus says the Lord, Behold, I (come) against thee, and will draw my sword out of his sheath, and cut of from thee (both) the b That is, such which seem to have an outward show of righteousness, by observation of the ceremonies of the Law. righteous and the wicked. 4 Seeing then that I will cut of from thee (both) the righteous and wicked, therefore shall my sword go out of his sheath against all flesh from the South to the c Meaning, through all the land. North. 5 That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn my sword 〈◊〉 of his sheath, (&) it shall not return any more. 6 Mourn therefore, thou son of man, (as) in the pain of (thy) d As though thou were in 〈◊〉 anguish. reins, and mourn bitterly before them. 7 And if they say unto thee, Wherefore mour nest thou? then answer, Because e Because of the great 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of the Chaldeans. of the brute: for it cometh, and every heart shall melt, and all hands shallbe weak, and all minds shall faint, and all knees shall fall away (as) water: behold, it cometh, and shall be done says the Lord God. 8 ¶ Again, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 9 Son of man, prophecy, and say, Thus says the Lord God, say, Asworde, asworde both sharp, and furbished. 10 It is sharpened to make a sore slaughter, (&) it is furbished that it may f And so 'cause a fear. glitter: how shall we rejoice? (for) it contemneth the g Meaning, the sceptre: she wing that it will not spare the King who should be as the son of God, and in his place. rod of my son, (as) h That is, the rest of the people. all (other) trees. 11 And he hath given it to be furbished, that he may handle it: this sword is sharp, and is fourbished, that he may give it into the hand of the i To Wit, unto the army of the Chaldeans. slayer. 12 Cry, and howl, son of man: for this shall come to my people, (and) it shall come unto all the princes of Israel: the terrors of the sword shalbeupon my people: k Read 〈◊〉. 31. 19 smite therefore upon thy thigh. 13 For (it is) a trial, l 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with compass sion, thus complaineth fearing the destruction of the kingdom which God had confirmed to Dam, and his 〈◊〉rity by promise: 〈◊〉 promise God performed, although here it seemeth to man's eye that it should 〈◊〉 perish. and what shall this be, if (the sword) contemn even the rod? It shall be (not more,) says the Lord God. 14 Thou therefore, son of man, prophecy, and smite m That is, incou rage's the sword. hand to hand, and 〈◊〉 the sword be doubled: let the sword that hath killed, (return) the third time: it is the sword of the great slaughter entering into their 〈◊〉 chambers. 15 I have brought the fear of the sword into all their gates to make (their) heart to faint, and to multiply (their) 〈◊〉. Ah it is made bright, (&) it is dressed for the slaughter. 16 Get the n Provide for thyself: for thou shalt see Gods plague of all parts on this country. alone: go to the right hand, (or) get thyself to the left hand, whether soever thy face turneth. 17 I will also smite mine hands together, and will 'cause my wrath to cease I the Lord have said it. 18 ¶ The word of the Lord came unto me again, saying, 19 Also thou son of man, appoint thee o This was spoken, because that when Nebuchad 〈◊〉 came against 〈◊〉, his purpose was also to go against that Ammonites: but doubting in the way, which enterprise to under take first, he 〈◊〉 with his 〈◊〉, and so went against Judah. two ways, that the sword of the King of Babel may come: both twain shall come out of one land, and choose a place, and choose it in the corner of the way of the city. 20 Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbáth of the 〈◊〉, and p That is to the tribe of 〈◊〉 that kept them selves in 〈◊〉. to judáh in Jerusalem the strong (city) 21 And the King of Babel stood at the q To knowewhe there he should go against the Ammonites or them of jerusalem. parting of the way, at the head of the two ways consulting by divination, (and) made his arrows bright: he consulted with idols, (and) looked in r He used 〈◊〉 and sorcery. the liver. 22 At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem to appoint captains, to open (their) mouth in the slaughter, and to lift up (their) voice with shouting, to lay engines ofwarre against the gates, to cast a mount, (and) to build a fortress. 23 And it shallbe unto them s Because 〈◊〉 was a league bet ween the jews, and 〈◊〉 Babylonians, they of jerusalem shall think nothing less than that this thing should come to pass. as a false divination in their sight for the oaths made unto them: t That is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 remember the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, and so come upon them. but he will call to remembrance (their) iniquity, to the intent they should be taken. 24 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Because you have made your iniquity to be remembered, in discovering your rebellion, that in all your works your sins might appear: because, (I say,) that you are come to remembrance, you shall be taken with the hand. 25 And thou u Meaning, zedekiah, who practised with the Egy 〈◊〉 to make himself high, and able to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. prince of israel polluted, (and) wicked, whose day is come, when iniquity (shall 〈◊〉) an end, 26 Thus says the Lord God, I will take away the x Some 〈◊〉 this to the 〈◊〉 at ire: for 〈◊〉 dék the Priest went into 〈◊〉 with the King. diadem, and take of the crown: this shallbe no more the same: I will exalt the humble, and will a base him that is high. 27 I will overturn, overturn, overturn it, and it shallbe no more until he y That is, unto the coming of 〈◊〉: for though the jews had some sign of 〈◊〉 afterward under the Parsians, 〈◊〉kes, & Romans, yet this 〈◊〉 was not 〈◊〉 Christ's coming, & at length should be accomphshed, as was promised Gene. 49. 10. come, whose right it is, and I will give it him. 28 ¶ And thou, son of man, prophecy, and say, Thus says the Lord God to the children of Ammón, and to their blasphemy: say thou I say, The sword, the sword is drawn forth, (and) furbished to the slaughter, to consume, because of the glittering. 29 While they see z Though the jews and Ammonites would not believe, that 〈◊〉, to wit, the 〈◊〉, thuldest come upon them and said that the Pro phets, which three atned, spoke lies yet thou shalt as surely come as though thouwerest all readwpon their necks. vanity unto thee, and prophesied a lie unto thee to bring thee upon the necks of the wicked that are slain whose day is come when their iniquity (shall have) an end. 30 Shall I 'cause it to return into his sheath? I will judge thee in the place where thouwast created, (even) in the land of thy habitation. 31 And I will power out mine indignation upon thee, and will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of beastly men, (and) skilful to destroy. 32 Thou shalt be in the fire to be devoured: thy blood shallbe in the mids of the land (and) thou shalt be no more remembered: for I the Lord have spoken it. CHAP. XXII. 1 Jerusalem is reproved for cruelty. 25 Of the wicked doctrine of the false prophets and priests, and of their unsatiable covetousness, 27 The tyranny of rulers. 29 The wickedness of the people. 1 Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Now thou son of man, will't thou a 〈◊〉 thou ready to execute thy charge, which I commit unto thee against jerusalem that 〈◊〉 eth the Prophets, and them that are 〈◊〉 judge, will't thou judge this bloody city? will't thou she we her all her abominations? 3 Then say, Thus says the Lord God, The city sheds blood in the mids of it, that her b That is, the time time may come, and maketh idols c 〈◊〉 destruction. To her 〈◊〉. against herself to pollute herself. 4 Thou hast offended in thy blood, that thou hast shed, and hast polluted thyself in thy idols, which thou hast made, and thou hast caused thy days to draw near, and art come unto thy term: therefore have I made thee a reproach to the heathen, and a mocking to all countries. 5 Those that be near, & those that be far from thee, shall mock thee, (which art) vile in d Whose very name all men hate. name (and) sore in affliction. 6 Behold, the princes of israel every one in thee was (ready) to his power, to shed blood. 7 In thee have they despised father and mother in the mids of thee e He means here by that there was no kind of wickedness, which was not committed in Jerusalem, and therefore the plagues of GOD should speedily come upon 〈◊〉. have they oppressed the stranger in thee have they vexed the fatherless and the widow. 8 Thou hast despised mine holy things, and hast polluted my Sabbaths. 9 In thee are men that carry tales to shed blood in thee (are they) that eat upon the mountains in the mids of thee they commit abomination. Levi 20, 11, 10 * In thee have they discovered their father's shame: in thee have they vexed her that was polluted in (her) flowers. 〈◊〉, 5, 〈◊〉, 11 And every one * hath committed abomination with his neighbour's wife, and every one hath wickedly defiled his daughter in law, and in thee hath every man forced his own sister, (even) his father's daughter. 12 In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood: thou hast taken usury and the increase, and thou hast defrauded thy neighbours by extortion, and hast forgotten me, says the Lord God. 13 Behold, therefore I have f In token of my wrath and vengeance. smitten mine hands upon thy covetousness, that thou hast used, and upon the blood, which hath been in the mids of thee. 14 Can thy heart endure, or can thy hands g That is, able to defend thyself. be strong, in the days that I shall have to do with thee? I the Lord have spoken it, & will do it. 15 And I will scatter thee among the heathen, and disperse thee in the countries, and will 'cause thy h I will thus take away the occasion of thy wickedness. filthiness to cease from thee. 16 And thou shalt take thy i Thou shall be no more the in 〈◊〉 of the Lord, but forsaken. in heritance in thyself in the sight of the heathen, & thou shalt know, that I am the Lord 17 ¶ And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 18 Son of man, the house of Israel is unto me as k Which before was most precious. dross all they are brass, & tin, and iron, and lead in the mids of the furnace: they are (even) the dross of silver. 19 Therefore, thus says the Lord God, Because you are all as dross, behold, therefore I will gather you in the mids of Jerusalem. 20 As they gather silver and brass, and iron, and lead, and tin into the mids of the furnace, to blow the fire upon it to melt it, so will I gather you in mine anger and in my wrath, and will put you (there) l Meaning, 〈◊〉 that the 〈◊〉 should be tried & the wicked 〈◊〉, ed. & melt you. 21 I will gather you, I say, and blow the fire of my wrath upon you, and you shall be melted in the mids thereof. 22 As silver is melted in the mids of the furnace, so shall you be melted in the mids thereof, and you shall know, that I the Lord have powered out my wrath upon you. 23 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 24 Son of man, say unto her, Thou art the land, that is unclean, m Thou art like a barren land which the Lord 〈◊〉neth with droug he. (&) not reigned upon in the day of wrath. 25 (There is) a conspiracy n The false Prophe tes have 〈◊〉 together to make their doctrine more probable. of her Prophets in the mids thereof like a roaring lion, ranening the pray they have devoured souls: they have taken the riches & precious things they have made her many widows in the mids thereof. 26 Her Priests have broken my Law, and have defiled mine holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane, neither discerned between the unclean and the clean, and have hide their o They have neglected my 〈◊〉 eyes from my Sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. Mich. 3. 11. 27 Her princes in * the mids thereof (are) Zephan, 3. 3. like wolves, ravening the pray to shed blood, (and) to destroy souls for their own covetous lucre. 28 And her p They which should 〈◊〉 reproved them, flattered them in their 〈◊〉 and covered their doings with 〈◊〉, Chap. 15. 10. Prophets have daubed them with untempered (mortar,) seeing vanities, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus says the Lord God, when the Lord had not spoken. 29 The people of the land have violently oppressed by spoiling and robbing, and have vexed the poor and the needy yea, they have oppressed the stranger against right. 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should q Which 〈◊〉 she we him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in my cause by resisting vice, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 16 & 〈◊〉, 5. & also pray unto me to withhold my 〈◊〉, Psal. 106. 23. make up the hedge, & stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none. 31 Therefore have I powered outmine indignation upon them, and consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own ways have I rendered upon their heads, says the Lord God. CHAP. XXIII. Of the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem, under the names of Aholah and 〈◊〉. 1 THe word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, there were two women, the daughters of one a Meaning, israel and 〈◊〉, which came both out of one 〈◊〉 mother. 3 And they committed fornication b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 laters 〈◊〉 the manner of the Egyptians in Egypt, they committed fornication in their youth: there 〈◊〉 their breasts pressed, and there they bruised the teats of their virginity. 4 And the names of c Aholah 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 or dwelling in herself, meaning 〈◊〉 which was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Israel: and Aholibah, signifieth my mansion in her, whereby is meant 〈◊〉 where God Temple was. them (were) Aholáh, the elder, and Aholibáh her sister: & they were mine, and they bore sons and daughters: thus (were) their names. Samaria (is) Aholáh, and Jerusalem Aholibáh. 5 And Aholáh played the harlot ” 〈◊〉, under me. when d When the Israelites were named the people of God 〈◊〉 become idolaters and forsook God, and put their trustin the Assyrians. she was mine, and she was set on fire with her lovers, (to wit,) with the Assyrians (her) neighbours. 6 Which were clothed with blue silk, (both) captains and princes: they were all pleasant youngmen (and) horsemen riding upon horses. 7 Thus she committed her whoredom with them, (even) with all them that were the choose men of 〈◊〉, & with all on whom she doted, (&) defiled herself with all their idols. 8 neither left she her fornications, (learned) of the Egyptians: forin her youth they e The holy Ghost useth these 〈◊〉 which seem strange to chaste ears to 'cause this wicked vice of idolattie so to be abhorred that uneath any should abide to hear the Name there of 〈◊〉. lay with her, & they bruised the breasts of her virginity, and powered their whoredom upon her. 9 Wherefore I delivered her into the hands of her lovers, (even) into the hands of the Assyrians, upon whom she doted. 10 These discovered her shame: they took away her sons and her daughters, and slew her with the sword, and she had an (evil) name among women: for f Meaning, the 〈◊〉. they had executed judgement upon her. 11 And when her sister Aholibáh saw this, she marred herself with in ordinate love, more than she, and with her fornications more than her sister with (her) fornications. 12 She doted upon the Assyrians (her) neighbours, (both) captains and princes clothed with divers suits, horsemen riding upon horses: they were all pleasant yóg men. 13 Then I saw, that she was defiled, (&) that they were both after one sort, 14 And that she increased her fornications: for when she saw men g This declareth that no words are able 〈◊〉 to express the rage of idolaters, & therefore the holy Ghost here compareth them to those which in their raging love & filthy lusts dote upon the images & pain things of them after whom they 〈◊〉. painted upon the brickwall, the images of the Chaldeans painted with vermelon, 15 And girded with girdles upon their loins, and with died attire upon their heads [looking all like princes after the manner of the Babylonians in Caldea, the land of their nativity.] 16 assoon, I say, as she saw them, she doted upon them, and sent messengers unto them into Caldea. 17 Now when the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, they defiled her with their fornication & she was polluted with them, and her lust departed from them. 18 So she discovered her fornication, & disclosed her shame: then mine heart forsook her, like as mine heart had forsaken her sister 19 Yet she increased her whoredom more, and called to remembrance the days of her youth, where in she had played the harlot in the land of Egypt: 20 For she doted upon their servants whose membres are (as) the membres of asses, and whose issue is (like) the issue of horses. 21 Thou called'st to remembrance the wickedness of thy youth, when they teats were bruised by the Egyptians: therefore the paps of thy youth (are thus.) 22 Therefore, o Aholibáh, thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will raise up thy lovers against thee, from whom thinc heart is departed, and I will bring them against thee on every side. 23 (To wit,) the Babylonians, and all the Cal deans, h These were the names of certain princes & captains under Nabuchadnezzar. Peked, and Shoah, and Kóa, (&) all the Assyrians with them: they were all pleasant young men, and captains and princes: all they were valiant and renowned, riding upon horses. 24 Even these shall come against thee with charettes, waggens, and wheels, and with a multitude of people, (which) shall set against thee, buckler and shield, and helmet round about: and ” I will giveiudgement before them I will leave the punishment unto them, and they shall judge thee according to their “ Or, jaws. judgements. 25 And I will lay mine indignation upon thee, and they shall deal cruelly with thee: they shall cut of thy i They shall destroy thy princes and Priests with the rest of thy people nose and thy ears, and thy remnant shall fall by the sword: they shall carry away thy sons and thy daughters, and thy residue shallbe devoured by the fire. 26 They shall also strip thee out of thy clotheses, and take away thy fair jewels. 27 Thus will I make thy wickedness to cease from 〈◊〉 and thy fornication out of the land of Egypt so that thou shalt not lift up thy eyes unto them, nor remember Egypt anymore. 28 For thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will deliver thee into the hand of them, whom thou hatest (even) into the hands of them from whom thy heart is departed. 29 And they shall handle thee despitefully, & shall take away all thy k All thy 〈◊〉 & riches which thou hast gotten by labour. labour, and shall leave thee naked and bore, and the shame of thy fornications l All the world shalse thy shame full forsaking of God to serve idols. shall be discovered, both thy wickedness, and thy whoredom. 30 I will do these things unto thee, because thou hastgone a whoring after the heathen, (and) because thou art polluted with their idols. 31 Thou hast walked in the way of thy sister: therefore will I give her m I will execute the same 〈◊〉 and vengeance against thee, & that with 〈◊〉 severity. cup into thy hand 32 Thus says the Lord God, Thou shalt drink of thy sister's cup, deep & large: thou shalt be laughed to scorn and had in derision, because it containeth much. 33 Thou shalt be filled with n Meaning, that the afflictions should be so great that they should 〈◊〉 them to loose their senses, and reason. drunkenness and sorrow, (even) with the cup of destruction, and desolation, with the cup of thy sister Samaria. 34 Thou shalt even drink it, and wring it out (to the dregs,) and thou shalt break the sherdes thereof, and tear thy own breasts: for I have spoken it, says the Lord God. 35 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Because thou hast forgotten me, and cast me behind thy back, therefore thou shalt also bear thy wickedness and thy whoredom. 36 ¶ The Lord said moreover unto me. Son of man, will't thou judge Aholáh and Aholibáh? and will't thou declare to them their abominations? 37 For they have played the whores, & blood (is) in their hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bore unto me, to pass (by the fire) to be their o That is, to besacrifices to their idols, read Chap. 〈◊〉, 20. meat. 38 Moreover thus have they done unto me: they have defiled my sanctuary in the same day, and have profaned my Sabbaths. 39 For when they had slain their children to their idols, they came the same day into my Sanctuary to defile it: and lo, thus have they done in the mids of mine house. 40 And how much more (is it) that they sent for men to come from p They sent into other countries to have such as should 〈◊〉 the service of their idols. far unto whom a messenger was sent, and lo, they came? for whom thou diddest washthy self, and painted thy eyes, and deckedst thee with ornaments, 41 And sattest q He means the altar, that was pray pared for the idols. upon a costly bed, and a table prepared before it, whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil. 42 And a voice of a multitude being at ease, (was) with her: and with the men to make the company great were brought men of r Which should teach the manner of worshipping their gods. Sabá from the wilderness, which put bracelets upon their hands, & beautiful crowns upon their heads. 43 Then I said unto her, that was old in adulteries, Now shall she and her fornications come to an end. 44 And they went in unto her as they go to a common harlot: so went they to Aholáh & Aholibáh the wicked women. 45 And the righteous men they shall judge them, after the manner of s That is, worthy death,: 〈◊〉 Chap. 16. 38. harlots, and after the manner of murderers: for they are harlots, and blood (is) in their hands. 46 Wherefore thus says the Lord GOD, I will bring a multitude upon them, and will give them unto the tumult, and to the spoil, 47 And the multitude shall stone them with stones, and cut them with their sword: they shall slay their sons, and their daughters, and burn up their houses with fire. 48 Thus will I 'cause wickedness to cease out of the land, that all t Meaning, all other cities, & country. women may be taught not to do after your wickedness. Chap. XXIIII 49 And they shall lay your wickedness upon you, and you shall bear the sins of your idols, & you shall know that I am the Lord God. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 He showeth the destruction of Jerusalem by a parable of a seething pot. 16 The parable of Ezekiels' wife being dead. 1 Again in the a Of 〈◊〉 captivity, & of the reign of zedekiah 2, King. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenth (day) of the b Called Tebeth, which containeth part of December and part of januarie: in the which month & day Nabuchadnezzar besieg: 〈◊〉. month came the word of the Lord unto me, saying. 2 Son of man: writ thee the name of the day (even) of this same day (for) the King of Babel set himself against Jerusalem this same day. 3 Therefore speak a parable unto the rebel lious house, and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God prepare a c Whereby was meant Jerusalem. pot, prepare it, & also power water into it. 4 Gather the d That is, the 〈◊〉 zens, and the chief men thereof. pieces thereof into it (even) every good piece, (as) the thigh and the shuldre (and) fill it with the chief bones. 5 Take one of the best sheep, and “ Or 〈◊〉. burn all so the e Meaning, of the 〈◊〉, wheme they had slain, who 〈◊〉 the cause of the kindling of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against them. bones under it (and) make it boil well, and seethe the bones of it therein. 6 Because the Lord God says thus, Woe to the bloody city (even) to the pot, f Whose inicuities, and 〈◊〉 citizens 〈◊〉 ye remain. whose skome is therein, and whose skome is not go out of it, bring it out g Signisying that they 〈◊〉 not be 〈◊〉 all at once but by 〈◊〉 and little. piece by piece let no h Spare none esta te or 〈◊〉. lot fall upon it. 7 For her blood is in the mids of her: she set it upon an high i The 〈◊〉 showed her 〈◊〉 to all the 〈◊〉 and was not ashamed thereof, neither yet hide 〈◊〉. rock) and powredit not upon the ground to coverit with dust. 8 That it might 'cause wrath to arise, & take vengeance (even) I have set her blood upon an high rock that it should not be covered Nah. 3. 1. 9 Therefore thus says the Lord God, * woe 〈◊〉 2. 12. to the bloody city, for I will make “ Or, an heap of wood, the burning great. 10 Heap on much wood: k Meaning that the 〈◊〉 should be utterly 〈◊〉cyed, and hath would 〈◊〉 the enemies an appetite thereunto. kindle the fire, consume the flesh, and cast in spice, and let the bones be burned. 11 Then set it empty upon the coals thereof that “ Or 〈◊〉. the brass of it may be hot, and may burn, and that the filthiness of it may be melted in it (&) that the skome of it may be consumed. 12 l The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 herself in va. ne. She hath wearied herself with lies, and her great skome went not out of her (therefore) her skome (shallbe consumed) with fire. 13 (Thou remainest) in thy filthiness (and) wickedness: because I would m I 〈◊〉 by sending my Prophets to call thee to repentance but thou wouldest not. have purged thee and thou wast not purged thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness, till I have caused my wrath to light upon thee. 14 I the Lord have spoken it shall come to pas se, and I will do it: I will not go back, neither will 〈◊〉 spare, neither will repent according to thy ways, and according to thy works shall n That is the Baby lonians. they judge thee, saith the LORD God. 15 ¶ Also the world of the Lord came unto me saying. 16 Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the o Meaning, his wife in whom hedelited, as ver. 〈◊〉. pleasure of thy eyes with a plague yet shalt thou neither mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down. 17 Cease from sighing: make no mourning for the dead (and) bind the tire of thy head upon thee, p For in mourning they went 〈◊〉 headed and barefored, and also covered their lips. & put on thy shoes upon thy feet (and) cover not thy lips. and eat q That is, which the 〈◊〉 sent to them that mourned. not the bread of men. 18 So I spoke unto the people in the morning and at even my wife died: and I did in r Meaning, the 〈◊〉 following. the morning, as I was commanded. 19 And the people said unto me, Will't thou nottel us what these things mean toward us, that thou do est so? 20 Then I answered them, The word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 21 Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will s By sending the 〈◊〉 to destroy it, as Chap. 7. 22. pollute my Sanctuary, (even) the t 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 boast and 〈◊〉. pride of your power, the pleasure of your eyes, and your hearts desire, and your sons, and your daughters whom you have left, shall fall by the sword. 22 And you shall do as I have done: you shall not cover your lips, neither shall you eat the bread of men. 23 And your tire (shallbe) upon your heads, and your shoes upon your feet: you shall not mourn nor weep, but you shall pine away for your iniquities, & mourn one toward another. 24 Thus Ezekiél is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done, you shall do & when this cometh, you shall know that I am the Lord God. 25 Also, thou son of man, shall it not be in the day when I take from them their power, the joy of their honour, the pleasure of their eyes, & the ” Ebr. lifting up of their souls. desire of their heart, their sons and their daughters? 26 That he that escapeth in that day, shall come unto thee (to tell thee) that which he hath herded with (his) ears? 27 In that day shall thy mouth be opened to him which is escaped, & thou shalt speak and be no more dumb, and thou shalt be a sign unto them, and 〈◊〉 shall know that I am the Lord CHAP. XXV. 3 The word of the Lord against Ammon, which rejoiced at the fast of Jerusalem. 8 Against Moáb and Seir, Idumea and the Philistines. 1 THe word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, set thy face against the Ambrose monites, and prophecy against them. 3 And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord God, Thus says the Lord God, Because thou say dost, a Because you rejoice when the enemy destroyed my city and Temple. Ha', ha', against my Sanctuary, when it was polluted, and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate, & against the house of Iudáh, when they went into captivity 4 Behold, therefore I will deliver thee to the b That is, to the Babylonians. men of the East for a possession, and they shall set their c They shall chase thee away & take thy gorgeous houses to devil in. palaces in thee, & make their dwellings in thee they shall eat thy fruit, and they shall drink thy milk. 5 And I will make Rabbáhad velling place d Called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which Was the chief City of the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, 2. Sam. 12. 27 for camels, and the Ammonites a 〈◊〉 cote and you shall know that I am the Lord 6 For thus says the Lord God, Because thou hast clapped the hannds, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel, 7 Behold, therefore I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and will deliver thee to be spoilt of the heathen, and I will root thee out from the people, and I will 'cause thee to be destroyed out of the countries (and) I will destroy thee, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord 8 Thus says the Lord GOD, because that Moáb and Seir do say, Behold, the house of Iudáh is like unto all the heathen. 9 Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moáb (even) of the cities e So 〈◊〉 no power of 〈◊〉 should be able to resist the Babylonians. of his cities (I say) in his frontiers with the pleasant country, Beth-ieshimóth, Baal-meon, and Karia thaim. 10 (I will call) the men of the East against the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, so that the Ammonites shall no more be remembered among the nations. 11 And I will execute judgements upon Moáb and they shall knew that I am the Lord 12 ¶ Thus says the Lord God, Because that Edom hath done (evil) by taking vengeance upon the house of Iudáh, and hath committed great offence, and revenged himself upon them, 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God, I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edóm, & destroy man, and beast out of it, and I will make it desolate from Temán, and they of Dedán shall fall by the sword. 14 And I will execute my vengeance upon Edóm by the hand of my people Israel, and they shall do in Edóm according to mine anger and according to mine indignation and they shall know my vengeance, says the Lord God. 15 Thus says the Lord God, Because the Phili 〈◊〉 have executed vengeance, and revenged themselves with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred. 16 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will stretch out mine hand upon the Philistines, and I will cut of the f Which Were certain 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, Where by they often times 〈◊〉 the jews, of the Che rubims David also had a guard. 2. Sam. 8. 8. Cherethims and destroy the remnant of the sea coast. 17 And I will execute great vengeance upon them with rebukes of mine indignation, & they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall aye my vengeance upon them. CHAP. XXVI. 1 He prophesieth that Tyrus shallbe overthrown because it rejoiced at the destruction of Jerusalem. 15 The wondering and astonishment of the merchants for the destru ction of Tyrus. 1 ANd in the a Ether of the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, or of the reign of zedekiah. eleventh year, in the first (day) of the month, the word of the Lord came unto men saying. 2 Son of man, because that Tyrus hath said against Jerusalem. Aha, the b That is, the famous 〈◊〉 jerusalem, whereunto all people 〈◊〉 gate of the people is broken it is turned unto me: (for) seeing she is desolate, I shallbe c My 〈◊〉 and fame shall increase thus the Wicked rejoice at their fall by Whom they may have my profit or adventage, replenished. 3 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I come against thee, o Tyrus, and I will bring up many nations against thee, as the sea mounteth up with his waves. 4 And they shall destroy the walls of Tyrus and break down her towers: I will also scrape her dust from her, & make her like the top of a rock. 5 Thou shalt be for the spreading of nets in the mids of the sea for I have spoken it, says the Lord God, and it shall be a spoil to the nations. 6 And her d The towns that belonged unto her. daughters which are in the field, shallbe slain by the sword, and they shall know that I am the Lord 7 For thus says the Lord God, behold, I will bring upon Tyrus Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel, a King of Kings from the North, with horses and with charets, and with horsemen, with a multitude and much people. 8 He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field, and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee. 9 He shall set engines of war before him against thy walls, and with his weapons break down thy towers. 10 The dust of his horses shall cover thee, for their multitude: thy walls shall shake at the noise of the horsemen, and of the wheels, and of the charets, when he shall enter into thy gates as into the entry of a city that is broken down. 11 With the hooves of his horses shall he tread down all thy streets he shall slay thy people by the sword, and the e For Tyrus Was much 〈◊〉 by art, and by labour of men was won 〈◊〉 of the sea. Some refer this unto the images of the noble men Which they had erected up for their glory & renown. pillars of thy strength shall fall down to the ground. 12 And they shall rob thy riches and spoil thy merchandise, and they shall break down thy walls, & destroy thy pleasant houses, and they shall cast thy stones & thy timber and thy dust into the mids of the water. 13 * Thus will I 'cause the sound of thy songs to cease, and the sound of thy haps jere. 7. 14. shall be no more herded. 14 I will lay thee like the top of a rock: f I will make thee so bore that thou 〈◊〉 have nothing to cover 〈◊〉. thou shalt be for a spreading of nets: thou shalt be built no more: for I the Lord have spoken it, says the Lord God. 15 Thus says the Lord God to Tyrus, Shall not theyles tremble at the sound of thy fall? and at the cry of the wounded, when they shallbe slain & murdered in the mids of thee? 16 Then all the princes of the g The governors & rulers of other 〈◊〉 that devil by the 〈◊〉 whereby 〈◊〉 signifieth that her destruction should be so horrible, that all the World should hear 〈◊〉 and be 〈◊〉. sea shall come down from their thrones: they shall lay away their robes, and put of their broidered garments, and shall cloth themselves with astonishment: they shall sit upon the ground, and be astonished at (every) moment, & be amazed at thee. 17 And they shall take up a lamentation for thee, and say to thee, How art thou destroyed, that wast inhabited h Meaning, merchants which by their 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Wonderfully and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 power. of the sea (men) the renowned city which was strong in the sea, (both) she & her inhabitants, which cause their fear to be on all that haunt therein! 18 Now shall the yles be astonished in the day of thy fall: yea, the yles that are in the sea, shall be troubled at thy departure. 19 For thus says the Lord God, When I shall make thee a desolate city, like the Cities that are not inhabited, & when I shall bring the deep upon thee, and great waters shall cover thee, 20 When I shall cast thee down with them that descend into the pit, with the people i Which are dead long ago. of old time, & shall set thee in the low parts of the earth, like the old ruins, with them, (I say,) which go down to the pit, so that thou shalt not be inhabited, & I shall she we my glory in the land of the k Meaning, in judea, when it shall be restored. living, 21 I will bring thee to nothing, & thou shalt be no (more:) though thoube sought for, yet shalt thou never be found again, says the Lord God. CHAP. XXVII. The Prophet bewaileth the desolation of Tyrus, showing what were the riches, power and authority thereof in time past. 1 THe word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyrus, 3 And say unto Tyrus, that is situate at the entry of the sea, which is the mart a Which servest all the world with thy merchandise. of the people for many yles, Thus says the Lord God, O Tyrus, thou hast said, I am of perfit beauty. 4 Thy borders are in the ” Ebr. hearnt. mids of the sea, (and) thy builders have made thee of perfit beauty. 5 They have made all thy (ship) boards of fir trees of b This mountain was called 〈◊〉 but the 〈◊〉 called it 〈◊〉, Deut. 3. 9 Shenir: they have brought cedars from Lebanonn, to make masts for thee. 6 Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thy oars: the company of the Assyrians have made thy banks of ivory, (brought) out of the yles of c Which is taken for 〈◊〉 and Ita lie. Chittim. 7 Fine linen with broidered work, (brought) from Egypt, was spread over thee to be thy sail, blue silk & purple, (brought) from the yles of Elisháh, was thy covering. 8 The inhabitants of Zidonn, and Aruád were thy mariners, o Tyrus: thy wise men that were in thee, they were thy “ Or, shipm 〈◊〉 pilots. 9 The ancients of Gebál, and the wise men thereof were in thee thy d Meaning, that they built the Walls of the city, Which is here meant by the 〈◊〉 of these Were the 〈◊〉 of Salomons Temple, 〈◊〉 King. 〈◊〉 18. calkers, all the ships of the sea with their mariners were in thee to occupy thy merchandise. 10 They of Persia, and of Lud & of Phut were in thy army: thy men of war they hanged the shield and helmet in thee they set forth thy beauty. 11 The men of Aruád with thy army (were) upon thy walls round about, and the e That is, they of 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 & dwarves Which Were so called because that 〈◊〉 of the high tow res they seemed 〈◊〉. Gammadims were in thy towers: they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about: 〈◊〉 have made thy beauty perfit. 12 They of 〈◊〉 (were) thy merchants for the multitude of all riches, for silver, iron, tin, and lead, (which) they brought to thy fairs. 13 They of f Of 〈◊〉, Italy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Iauán, Tubál and Meshéch were thy merchants, g By selling 〈◊〉. concerning the lives of men, and they brought vessels of brass for thy merchandise. 14 They of the house of h Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for a people of Asia minor. To garmáh brought to thy fairs horses, and horsemen, & mules. 15 The men of Dedán (were) thy merchants: and the merchandise of many yles (were) in thy hands they brought thee for a present i Meaning, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. horns, bones, teeth, and peacocks. 16 They of Arám (were) thy merchants for the multitude of thy “ Or, works. wares: they occupied in thy fairs with “ Or, 〈◊〉. emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and “ Or, silk. fine linin, & coral, and pearl. 17 They of Iudáh & of the land of Israel were thy merchants: they brought for thy marchan dise wheat of k Where 〈◊〉 best wheat growed. Minnith, and Pannág, and honey and oil, and “ Or, 〈◊〉, or, 〈◊〉. balm. 18 They of Damascus (were) thy merchants in the multitude of thy wares, for the multitude of all riches, (as) in the wine of Helbon and white wool. 19 They of Dan also and of Iauán, going to and fro, occupied in thy fairs: iron work, cassia and calamus were among thy merchandise. 20 They of Dedán (were) thy merchants in precious clotheses for the charets. 21 They of Arabia, and all the princes of Kedár “ Or, were 〈◊〉 whose 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 see passed through 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. occupied with thee, in lambs, & rams & goats: in these were they thy merchants. 22 The merchants of Shebá, and Raamáh were thy merchants they occupied in thy fairs with the chief of all spices, and with all precious stones and gold. 23 They of Harám and 〈◊〉 and Edén, the merchants of Shebá, 〈◊〉 (and) Chilmád were thy merchants. 24 These were thy merchants in all sorts (of things,) in raiment of blue silk, & of broidered work, and in coffers for the rich apparel, which were bond with cords: 〈◊〉 also (were) among thy merchandise. 25 The ships of Tarshish “ Or, 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thee were thy chief in thy merchandise, & thou wast replenished & made very glorious in the mids of the sea. 26 Thy “ Or, 〈◊〉. robbers have brought thee into great waters the l That is, 〈◊〉 zar, East wind hath broken thee in the mids of the sea. 27 Thy riches and thy fairs, thy merchandise, thy mariners and pilots, thy calkers, & the occupiers of thy merchandise and all thy men of war that are in thee, and all thy multitude which is in the mids of thee, shall fall in the mids of the sea in the day of thy ruin. 28 The m 〈◊〉 is, the 〈◊〉 near 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as was 〈◊〉, A 〈◊〉 u 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 suburbs shall shake at the sound of the cry of the pilots. 29 And all that handle the ore, the mariners (and) all the pilots of the sea shall come down from their ships, (and) shall stand upon the land, 30 And shall 'cause their voice to be herded against thee, and shall cry bitterly, and shall cast dust upon their heads, and wallow themselves in the ashes. 31 They shall pluck of their here for thee & gird them with a sack clot, and they shall weep for thee with sorrow of heart (&) bitter mourning. 32 And in their mourning they shall take up alamentation for thee, (saying,) What (city) is like Tyrus, so destroyed in the mids of the seal 33 When thy wares went for the of the seas, thou filledst many people (&) thou didst enrich the Kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches & of thy merchandise. 34 When thou shalt be broken by the seas in the depths of the waters, thy merchandise & all thy multitude, which was in the mids of thee, shall fall. 35 All the inhabitants of they les shallbe astonished at thee, & all their Kings shall be sore afraid (&) troubled in their countenance. 36 The merchants among the people shall hiss at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt be n Where by is 〈◊〉 along time: for it was prophesied to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 years, as 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 19, any more. CHAP. XXVIII. 2 The word of God against the King of 〈◊〉 for his 〈◊〉. 21 The word of the Lord against Zidón. 25 The Lord promises that he will gather together the children of Israel. 1 THe word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus says the Lord GOD, Because thy heart is exalted, and thou hast said, a I am safe 〈◊〉 none can come to 〈◊〉 me, as God is in the heaven. I am a God, I sit in the seat of God in the mids of the sea, yet thou art but a man & not God, & ” Though thou set thy heart as 〈◊〉 heart of God. though thou didst think in thy heart, that thou wast equal with God. 3 Behold, thou art wiser than b Thus he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had declared notable signs of his 〈◊〉 in Basilius 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, when Ezekiél written this. Daniel: there is no secret, that they can hide from thee. 4 With thy wisdom and thine understanding thou hast got thee riches, and hast got gold and silver into thy treasures. 5 By thy great wisdom (and) by thy occupying haste thou increased thy riches, and thy heart is lifted up because of thy riches 6 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Because thou diddest think in thy heart, that thou wast equal with God. 7 Behold, therefore I will bring strangers upon thee, (even) the terrible nations: and they shall draw their sword against the beauty of thy wisdom, and they shall defile thy brightness. 8 They shall cast thee down to the pit, and thou shalt die the death of them, that are slain in the mids of the sea. 9 Will't thou say (then) before him, that slayeth thee, I am a God? but thou shalt be a man, and no God, in the hands of him that slayeth thee. 10 Thou shalt die the death of the c Like the rest of the heathen and infideles, which are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 un circumcised by the hands of strangers: for I have spoken it, says the Lord God. 11 ¶ Moore over the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 12 Son of man, take up a samentation upon the King of Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus says the Lord God Thou sealest up the sum, (and) art full of d He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 opinion & confidence that the Tyrians had in their riches strength and pleasures. wisdom and perfit in beauty. 13 Thou hast been in Edén the garden of God every precious stone (was) in thy garment the ruby, the 〈◊〉 and the “ Or, jasper. diamond, the chrysolite, the onyx, and the jasper, the saphir, “ Or, 〈◊〉. emeraud, and the carbuncle and gold: the work manship of thy timbrels and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created. 14 Thou art e He means the royal state of 〈◊〉, which for the excellency & glory thereof he compareth to the Che rubims which covered the 〈◊〉: & by this word (anoinred) he 〈◊〉 the same. the anointed Cherub, that covereth, & I have set thee f I did thee this honour to make thee one of the builders of my Temple, which was when 〈◊〉 sent unto Solomon things 〈◊〉 for the work. (in honour) thou wast upon the holy mountain of God: thou hast walked in the mids of the g Towit, among my people Israel which shined as precious stones. stones of fire. 15 Thou wast perfit in thy ways from the day that thou wast h Which was when I first called thee to this dignity. created, till iniquity was found in thee. 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise, they have filled the mids of thee with cruelty, and thou hast sinned, therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the i Thou shalt have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 among my people. mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, o covering Cherub from the mids of the stones of fire. 17 Thy heart was lifted up because of thy beauty (and) thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground: I will lay thee before Kings that they may be hold thee. 18 Thou hast defiled thy k That is, the honour, whereunto I called them. sanctification by the multitude of thy iniquities (and) by the iniquity of thy merchandise: therefore will I bring for the a fire from the mids of thee, which shall devour thee and I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth, in the sight of all them that be hold thee. 19 All they that know thee among the people, shallbe astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt to be any more, 20 ¶ Again, the word of the Lord came unto me saying. 21 Son of men, set thy face against Zidón, & prophecy against it. 22 And say, Thus says the Lord God, Behold, (I come) against thee, o Zidón, and I will be I glorified in the mids of thee & they shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. know that I am the Lord, when I shall have executed judgements in her, and shallbe sanctified in her. 23 For I will sand into her pestilence and blood into her streets: and the slain shall fall in the mids of her m That is, 〈◊〉 zar. (the enemy) shall come against her with the sword on every side, and they shall know that I am the Lord 24 And they shallbe no more a pricking throne unto the house of Israel, nor (any) grievous thorn of all that are round about them, and despised them, and they shall know that I am the Lord 25 Thus says the Lord God, When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people where they are scattered, and shall be n He 〈◊〉 for what cause God will assemble his Church, and preserve it still though he destroy his enemies: to wit, it they should praise him, and give thanks for his great 〈◊〉, sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen then shall they devil in the land, that I have given to my servant jaakomb. 26 And they shall devil safely therein, and shall build houses, & plant vineyards: yea they shall devil safely, when I have executed iud gements upon all round about them that despise them, and they shall know that I am the Lord their God. CHAP. XXIX. He prophesieth against Pharaóh and Egypt. 1; The Lord promises that he will restore Egypt after forty years. 18 Egypt is the reward of King Nabuchadnezzar for the labour, which he took against Tyrus. 1 IN the a To wit of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 or of zedekiah. Of the order of these 〈◊〉 and how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 some time standeth after the latter, read 〈◊〉, 27. 1. tenth year (and) in the tenth moaneth in the twelfth (day) of the month. the word of the lord came unto me, saying 2 Son of man, set thy face against Pharaóh the King of Egypt and prophecy against him, and against all Egypt, 3 Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God Behold (I come) against thee, Pharaóh King of Egypt, the great b He compareth Pharaoh to a dragon which hideth himself in the river 〈◊〉, at Isa 〈◊〉. 9 dragon that lieth in the mids of his rivers, which hath said, The river is mine, and I have made it for myself. c I will sand 〈◊〉 against thee, which shall pluck thee and thy people which trust in thee out of thy 〈◊〉. 4 But I will put hokes in thy chaws, & I will 'cause the fish of thy rivers to stick unto thy scales: and I will draw thee out of the mids of thy rivers, and all the fish of thy rivers shall stick unto thy scales. 5 And I will leave thee in the wilderness (both) thee and all the fish of thy rivers, thou shalt fall upon the open field: thou shalt not be brought together nor gathered (for I) have given thee for meat to the beasts of the field, and to the fowls of the heaven 6 And all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the Lord, because they have been a staff of d Read, 2. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 21 Isa, 36. 6, reed to the house of Israel. 7 When they took hold of thee with their hand, thou diddest break and rend all their shoulder: and when they leaned upon thee, thou brakest and madest all their loins to “ Or, 〈◊〉, stand e When 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their hurt, 〈◊〉 would 〈◊〉 no more upon their 〈◊〉 and put their trust in others. upright. 8 Therefore thus says the Lord God Behold I will bring a sword upon thee, and destroy man and beast out of thee. 9 And the land of Egypt shallbe desolate, & waste, and they shall know that I am the Lord because he hath said, f Thus God can not suffer that man should 〈◊〉 any thing to himself, or put his trust in anything 〈◊〉 in him alone The river is mine, and I have made it. 10 Behold, therefore (I come) upon thee, and upon thy rivers, and I will make the land of Egypt utterly waste and desolate from the tower of Sevenéh, even unto the borders of the ” Ebr. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. black Moors. 11 No foot of man shall pass by it, nor foot of beast shall pass by it, neither shall it be inhabited forty years. 12 And I will make the land of Egypt desolate in the mids of the countries, that are desolate, and her cities, shallbe desolate among the cities that are desolate for forty years? and I will scattre the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries. 13 Yet thus says the Lord God, * At the end jerem 46, 〈◊〉, of forty years will I gather the Egyptians from the people, where they were scattered 14 And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will 'cause them to return into the land of Pharaóh, into the land of their habitation, and they shall be there a g Meaning that they should not have sul dominion, but be under the Persians, Grecians and Romans, and the cause is, that the Israelites shall 〈◊〉 no more put their trust in them but learn to depend on God. small kingdom, 15 It shall be the 〈◊〉 of the kingdoms, neither shall it exalt itself any more above the nations for I will diminish them, that they shall no more rule in the nations. 16 And it shall be no more the confidence of the house of Israel, to bring (their) h 〈◊〉 I should by this means punish their sins. iniquity to remembrance by looking after them, so shall they know, that I am the Lord God 17 ¶ In the i Counting from the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. seven and twentieth year also in the first (moaneth and) in the first (day) of the month came the word of the Lord unto me saying. 18 Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel caused his army to serve a great k He took great pains at the siege of Tyrus and his army was sore handled service against Tyrus: every head was made shoulder-blade, and every shoulder was made bore yet had no wages, l Signifying that Nabuchadnezzar had more pains than profit, by the taking of Tyrus. nor his army for Tyrus, for the service that he served against it. 19 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behol de, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babel, and he shall take her multitude, and spoil her spoil, and take her pray, & it shall be the wages for his army. 20 I have given him the land of Egypt for his labour, that he served against it, because they wrought for me. 21 In that day will I 'cause the horn of the house of israel to grow, and I will give thee an open mouth in the mids of them, & they shall know that I am the Lord CHAP. XXX. The destruction of Egypt and in the cities thereof. 1 THe word of the Lord came again untome, saying, 2 Son of man, prophecy, and say, Thus says the Lord God, howl, (and cry,) Woe (be) unto this day. 3 For the day is near, & the day of the Lord is at hand, a cloudy day, (and) it shallbe the time of the heathen 4 And the sword shall come upon Egypt, & fear shallbe in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt, when they shall take away her multitude, and (when) her foundations shallbe broken down. 5 a By 〈◊〉 & Lud 〈◊〉 Aphrica and Libya. Ethiopia, and Phut, and Lud, and all the common people, and Cub, and the men of the land, that is in league: shall fall with them by the sword. 6 Thus says the Lord, They also that maintain Egypt, shall fall, and the pride of her power shall come down from the tower of b Which was 〈◊〉 strong 〈◊〉 of Egypt, chap. 〈◊〉 10. Seveneh shall they fall by the sword says the Lord God. 7 And they shallbe desolate in the mids of the countries that are desolate, and her cities shallbe in the mids of the cities that are wasted. 8 And they shall know that I am the Lord, when I have set a fyrein Egypt (and when) all her helps shallbe destroyed. 9 In that day shall their messengers go forth from me in ships, to make the careless Moor's afraid, and fear shall come upon them, as in the day of Egypt: for lo, it cometh. 10 Thus says the Lord God, I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar King of Babel. 11 For he and his people with him (even) the terrible nations shall be brought to destroy the land and they shall draw their sword against Egypt, & fill the land with the slain 12 And I will make the rivers dry, and sell the land into the hands of the wicked, and I will make the land waste, and all that therein is by the hands of strangers: I the Lord have spoken it, 13 Thus says the Lord God, I will also destroy the idols, and I will 'cause their idols to cease out of “ Or 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 Alkaira. , Noph, and there shall be no more a prince of the land of Egypt, and I will sand a fear in the land of Egypt. 14 And I will make Pathrons' desolate, and will set fire in Zonan, and I will 〈◊〉 judgement in No. 15 And I will power my wrath upon “ Or, 〈◊〉 Sin, (which is) the strength of Egypt: and I will destroy the multitude of “ Or, Pelusium. No. 16 And I will set fire in Egypt: Sin shall have great sorrow, and No shallbe destroyed, and Noph shall have sorrows daily. 17 The young men of “ Or, Heliopolis. Aven, and of “ Or, Pubastum. Phibéseth shall fall by the sword: & these (cities) shall go into captivity, 18 At Tehaphnehes the day c Meaning that there shallbe great sorrow and affliction. shall destroy (his light,) when I shall break there the d That is the strength & source. bars of Egypt: and when the pomp of her power shall cease in her, the cloud shall cover her, & her daughters shall go into captivity. 19 Thus will I execute judgements in Egypt, and they shall know, that I am the Lord, 20 ¶ And in the e Of 〈◊〉 cap 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, or of zedekiahs reign. eleventh year, in the first (moaneth, and) in the seventh (day) of the month the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 21 Son of man, f For Nabuchadnezzar destroyed Pharaohs Necho at 〈◊〉 Iere. 46. 26. I have broken the arm of Pharaóh King of Egypt: and lo, it shall not be bound up to be healed, neither shall, they put a roole to bind it, and (so) make it strong, to hold the sword. 22 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I (come) against Pharaóhs' Kings of Egypt, and will break g His 〈◊〉 and power. his arm, that was strong, but is broken, and I will 'cause the sword to fall out of his hand. 23 And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and will disperse them through the countries. 24 And I will strengthen the arm of the King of 〈◊〉, and put my sword in his hand, but I will break Pharaohs arms, & he shall cast out sighings as the sighings of him, that is wounded before him. 25 But I will strengthen the arms of the King of Babel, & the arms of Pharaoh shall fall down, and they shall know, that I am the Lord, h Whereby 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have no power of themselves, neither can do 〈◊〉 more harmethen God appointeth, and when he will, they must cease. when I shall put my sword into the hand of the King of Babel, & he shall stretch it out upon the land of Egypt. 26 And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them among the countries, and they shall know, that I am the Lord CHAP. XXXI. 〈◊〉 A comparison of the prosperity of Pharaoh with the prosperity of the Assyrians. 10 He prophesieth a like destruction to them both. 1 ANd in the a Of zedekiahs 〈◊〉 or of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. eleventh year, in the third (month, and) in the first (day) of the month the word of the Lord 〈◊〉 unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, speak unto Pharaoh King of Egypt, and to his multitude, Whom art thou b Meaning, that he was not like in 〈◊〉 to the King of the Assyrians, whom the Babylonians overcame like in thy greatness? 3 Behold, Asshúr (was like) a cedrein Leba non with fair branches, and with thick shadowing boughs, and shot up very high & histop was among the thick boughs 4 The waters nourished him, and the deep exalted him on high with their rivers running round about his plants, and sent out her c Many other nations were under 〈◊〉 dominion. little rivers unto all the trees of the “ O, country. field 5 Therefore his height was exalted above all the trees of the field, & his boughs we remultiplied, 〈◊〉 his branches were long, because of the multitude of the waters, which (the deep) sent out. 6 All the fowls of the heaven made their nests in his boughs, & under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring forth their young, and under his shadow dwelled all mighty nations. 7 Thus was he fair in his greatness, (and) in the length of his branches: for his root was near great waters. 8 The cedars in the garden d Signifying, that there was no greater power in the world than his was. of God cold not hide him: no fir tre was like his branches, and the chessenut trees were not like his boughs all the trees in the garden of God were not like unto him in his beauty. 9 I made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God, envied him. 10 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Becau see “ Or, thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 up. he is lift up on high, and hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lift up in his height. 11 I have therefore delivered him into the beasts of the e That is, of 〈◊〉, who after ward was the monarch & only ruler of the world. mightiest among the heathen he shall handle him, (for) I have cast him away for his wickedness. 12 And the strangers have destroyed him, (even) the terrible nations, and they have left him upon the mountains, and in the valle is his branches are fallen, and his boughs are f Hereby is signified the 〈◊〉 of the power of the 〈◊〉 by the Babylonians. broken by all the rivers of the land: and all the people of the earth are departed from his shadow, and have forsaken him. 13 Upon his ruin shall all the fowls of the heaven remain, and all the beasts of the field shallbe upon his branches. 14 So that none of all the trees by the waters shall be exalted by their height, neither shall shoot up their top among the thick boughs, neither shall their leavens stand up in their heigh, which drink so much water for they are all delivered unto death in the neither parts of the earth in the mids of the children of men, among them that go down to the pit. 15 Thus says the Lord God, In the day when hewent down to hell, I caused them to mourn, (and) I g The deep 〈◊〉 that caused, him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 (〈◊〉ning his great abundance & pomp) shall new 〈◊〉 as though they were covered wit sackedoth. covered the deep for him and I did restrain the floods thereof, and the great waters were stayed: I caused Lebanon to mourn for him, and all the trees of the field fainted. 16 I make the nations to shake at the sound of his fall, when I cast him down to 〈◊〉, with them that descend into the pit, and all the excellent trees of Eden, and the best of Lebanonn: (even) all that are nourished with waters, shall h To 'cause this destruction of the King of 〈◊〉 seem more 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 forth o'th' Kings & princes which 〈◊〉 dead, as though 〈◊〉 rejoiced at the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a tyrant. be comforted in the neither parts of the earth. 17 They also went down to hell with him unto them that be slain with the sword, and his arm, (&) they that dwelled under his shadow in the mids of the heathen. 18 To whom i Meaning, that Pharaohs power was no thing so great as his was. art thou thus like in glory and in 〈◊〉 among the trees of Eden? yet thou shalt be cast down with the trees of Eden unto the neither parts of the earth thou shalt sleep in the mids of the k Read Chap 28. 10 uncircumcised, with them that be slain by the sword this is Pharaoh and all his multitude, says the Lord God. CHAP. XXXII. 2 The Prophet is commanded to be wail Pharaóh King of Egypt. 12 He prophesieth that destruction shall come unto Egypt through the King of Babylon. 1 ANd in the a Which was the 〈◊〉 year of the general 〈◊〉 zedekiáh. twelfth year in the twelfth month, (and) in the first (day) of the month, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh King of Egypt, and say unto him Thou art like a b Thus the 〈◊〉 res 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to cruel and huge beasts which 〈◊〉 all that be 〈◊〉 then, they and such as they may overcome. lion of the nations & art as a “ Or, whale. dragon in the 〈◊〉 thou castest out thy rivers c Thou 〈◊〉 greatarmies. and troublest the waters with thy feet, and stampest in their rivers. 3 Thus says the Lord God, * I will therefore " Chap. 12. 13. and 17 20. spread my net over thee with a great multitude of people, and they shall make thee come up into my net. 4 Then will I leave thee upon the land, (and) I will cast thee upon the open field, and I will 'cause all the fowls of the heaven to remain upon thee, and I will fill all the beasts of the field with thee. 5 And I will say thy flesh upon the mountains, and fill the valleys d With heaps of the carcases of thy 〈◊〉. with thy height. 6 I will also water with thy blood the land wherein thou e As Nilus overfloweth Egypt, so will I make the blood of thy host to over flow it swimmest, (even) to the mountains, and the rivers shallbe full of thee. 7 And when I shall f The word signi 〈◊〉 to be put out as a candle is put out. put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark: * I will over the sun with a cloud and the moon shall not give her light. Isa 13. 10. ioe: 2. 35. and 3. 15. 8 All the lights of heaven will I make dark 〈◊〉. 24. 29. for thee, and bring g By this manner of speech is meant 〈◊〉 great sorrow that shallbe for the slaughter of the King & his people darkness upon thy land, says the Lord God. 9 I will also trouble the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, (&) upon the countries which thou hast not known. 10 Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, & their Kings shallbe astonished with fear for thee, when I shall make my sword to glitter against their faces, & they shall be afraid at every moment every man for his own life in the day of thy fall. 11 For thus says the Lord, God The sword of the King of Babel shall come upon thee. 12 By the sword of the mighty will I 'cause thy multitude to fall: they all shallbe terrible nations, and they shall destroy the h This came to near in less than four years 〈◊〉 this pro 〈◊〉. pomp of Egypt, and all the multitude thereof shallbe consumed. 13 I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from the great water sides, neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hooves of beast trouble them. 14 Then will I make i To wit, of the Chaldeans thy enemies: which shall 〈◊〉 enjoy all that commodities. their waters deep, and 'cause their rivers to run like oil, says the Lord God. 15 When I shall make the land of Egypt deso late, and the country with all that is therein, shallbe laid waste: when I shall smite all them, which devil therein, then shall they know, that I am the Lord 16 This is the mourning where with they shall lament her: the daughters of the nations shall lament her: they shall lament for Egypt, and for all her multitude, says the Lord God. 17 ¶ In the twelfth year also in the fifteenth (day) of the month, came the word of the Lord unto me, saying, 18 Son of man, lament for the multitude of Egypt, and k That is, prophecy that they shall be cast down thus the Lord 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 both to plant and to destroy by his word, ead cast them down, (even) them and the daughters of the mighty nations unto the neither parts of the earth, with them that go down in to the pit. jere 1, 10. 19 Whom dost thou pass l Have not other kingdoms, more beautiful than thou perished? in beauty? go down and sleep with the uncircumcised. 20 They shall fall in the mids of them that are slain by the sword. m That is, Egypt, she is delivered to the sword: draw her down, & all her multitude. 21 The most n To make the matter more sensible he bringeth in Pharaoh, whom the dead shall 〈◊〉 and maiveile at him, read Isa. 14. 9 mighty (and) strong shall speaketh to her out of the mids of hell with them that help her: they are go down (and) sleep with the uncircumcised that be slain by the sword. 22 ashúr is there and all his company: their graves are about him: all they are slain (and) fallen by the sword. 23 Whose graves are made in the side of the pit, and his multitude are round about his grave: all they are slain (and) fallen by the sword, which caused fear to be in the land of the living. 24 There (is) o Meaning, the Persians. Elám and all his multitude round about his grave: all they are slain (and) fallen by the sword which are go down with the uncircumcised into the neither parts of the earth, which caused themselves to be feared in the land of the p Whom in this life all the world feared. living, yet have they born their shame with them that are go down to the pit. 25 They have made his bed in the mids of the slain with all his multitude their graves (are) round about him all these uncircumcised are slain by the sword: though they have caused their fear in the land of the living, yet have they born their shame with them that go down to the pit: they are laid in the mids of them, that be slain. 26 There (is) q That is, the Cappadocians and Italians, or Spanyardes, as josephus writeth. Méshech, Tubál, and all their multitude: their graves (are) round about them: all these uncircumcised were slain by the sword, though they caused their sea re (to be) in the land of the living. 27 And they shall not lie with the valiant r 〈◊〉 died not by 〈◊〉 death, but by the course of nature and are ho norably buried with their 〈◊〉 armour and signs of honour. of the uncircumcised, that are fallen, which are go down to the grave, with their weapons of war, and have laid their sword under their heads, but their iniquity shallbe upon their bones because (they were) the fear of the mighty in the land of the living. 28 Yea, thou shalt be broken in the mids of the uncircumcised, and lie with them that are slain by the sword. 29 There (is) Edom, his Kings, and all his princes, which with their strength are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall sleep with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit. 30 There (be) all the princes of the s The Kings of Basilius bylon. North, with all the Zidonians, which are go down with the stain, with their fear: they are ashamed of their strength, and the uncircumcised sleep with them that be stain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit. 31 Pharaóh shall see them, and he shall be t As the wicked rejoice when they see others partakers of their miseries. comforted over all his multitude Pharaóh, and all his army (shallbe) stain by the sword, says the Lord God. 32 For I have caused my u I will make the Egyptians afraid of me as they caused others to fear them. fear (to be) in the land of the living: and he shallbe laid in the mids of the uncircumcised with them, that are slain by the sword (even) Pharaoh and all his multitude, says the Lord CHAP. XXXIII. 1 The office of the governors and Ministers. 14 He strengtheneth them that despair, and boldeneth them with the promise of mercy 30 The word of the Lord against the mockers of the Prophet. 1 Again, the word of the Lord came unto, saying, 2 Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man “ Or, of their coasts. from among them and make him their a He showeth that the people aught to have continually governors & teachers which may have a care over them and to warn them 〈◊〉 of the dangers which are at hand. watchman. 3 If when he seethe the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet and warn the people. 4 Then he that heareth the sound of the trumpet, and will not be warned, if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shallbe upon his own head. 5 For he herded the sound of the trumpet, and would not be admonished (therefore) his blood shallbe upon him: but he that receiveth warning, shall save his life. 6 But if the watchman se the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned: if the sword co me, and take any person from among them he is taken away for his b Signifying that the wicked shall not escape punishment thought 〈◊〉 watchman be negligent, but if the watchman blow the trumped, and then he will not obey, he shall deserve double punishment. Chap. 3. 17. iniquity, but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. 7 * Lo thou, o son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel therefore thou shalt hear the word at my c Which teacheth that he that receiveth not his charge at the Lords mouth, is a spy, & not a true watch man. mouth, and admonish them from me. 8 When I shall say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt die the death, if thou dost not speak, and admonish the wicked of his way, that wicked man shall die for his iniquity but his blood will I d The Watchmen must answer for the blood of all the perish through his negligence. requireat thy hand. 9 Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it, if he do not turn from his way, he shall die for his iniquity, but thou hast delivered thy soul. 10 Therefore, o thou son of man speak unto the house of Israel, Thus you speak and say, If our transgressions and our sins (be) upon us, and we are consumed because of them, e Thus the wicked when they hear Gods judgements for their sins, despair of his mercies & murmur. how should we then live? 11 Say unto them as I live, says the lord God f Read Chap. 18. 23 I desire not the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn you, turn you from your evil ways, for why will you die, o you house of Israel. 12 Therefore thou son of man, say unto the children of thy people, The g Read of this righteousness. righteousness of the righteous shall not deliver 〈◊〉. 18. 〈◊〉. him in the day of his transgression, nor the wickedness of the wicked (shall 'cause) him to fall therein, in the day that he returneth from his wickedness, neither shall the righteousness live for (his righteousness) in the day that he sinneth. 13 When I shall say unto the righteous, that he shall surely live, if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousness shallbe no more remembered, but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for the same. 14 Again when I shall say unto the wicked, Thou shalt die the death, if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and h Hereby he condemneth all 〈◊〉 of hypocrisy, which pretend to forsake wickedness, & 〈◊〉 declare not them 〈◊〉 ve such by their 〈◊〉 that is, in obeying God's commandments and by godly life. right. 15 (To wit) if the wicked restore the pledge, (and) give again that he had rob (and) walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity, he shall surely live (and) not die; 16 None of his sins that he hath committed, shall be mentioned unto him (because) he hath done that which is lawful, and Chap. 18. 25. right, he shall surely live. 17 Yet the children of thy people say, * The way of the LORD is not equal? but their own way is unequal. 18 When the righteous turneth from his right teousnes: & committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby. 19 But if the wicked return from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful, and right he shall live thereby. 20 Yet you say, The way of the lord is not equal O you house of Israel, I will judge you every one after his ways. 21 Also in the twelfth year of i When the Proditor phet was led away 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 coniah. our captivity in the tenth (month, and) in the fift (day) of the month one that had escaped out of Jerusalem, came unto me, and said, The city is smitten. 22 Now the k I was 〈◊〉 with the Spirit of prophecy. Chap. 8. 2. hand of the Lord had been upon me in the evening afore he that had escaped, came, & had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the mourning: & when he had opened my l Whereby is signified that the ministers of God can not speak 〈◊〉 God give them 〈◊〉 rage and open their mouth. mouth, I was no more dom me. 23 Again the word of the Lord came unto me; and said, Chap. 24 〈◊〉. & 29. 21 ephe. 6. 19 24 Son of man these that devil in the desolate places of the land of Israel, talk and say, m Thus 〈◊〉 wicked think themselves 〈◊〉 worthy to enjoy Gods promise then the Saints of God, to whom they were made: and would bind God to be subject to them, 〈◊〉 they would 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 de to him. Abraham was but one, and he possessed the land: but we are many (therefore) the land shallbe given us in possession. 25 Wherefore say unto them. Thus says the Lord God, You eat with the n Contrary to the Law, Levi. 17. 14. blood, and lift up your eyes toward your idols, and shed blood: should you then possess the land? 26 You lean upon your o As they that are ready still to shed blood. sword: you work abomination, and you defile every one his neighbour's wife: should you them possess the land? 27 Say thus unto them, Thus says the Lord God, As I live, so surely they that are in the desolate places, shall fall by the sword: & him that is in the open field: will I give unto the beasts to be devoured: and they that be in the forts and in the caves, shall die of the pestilence. 28 For I will lay the 〈◊〉 desolate and waste, & 〈◊〉. 7. 24. & 24 〈◊〉 30. 6. the * pomp of her strength shall cease: and the mountains of 〈◊〉 shall be desolate, and none shall pass through. 29 Then shall they know that I am the Lord, when I have laid the land desolate and waste, because of all their abominations, that they have committed. 30 Also thou son of man, the children of thy people that p 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. talk of thee by the walls and in the doors of houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh from the Lord 31 For they come unto thee, as the people (useth) to come: and my people sit before thee, and hear thy words but they will not do them: for with their mouths they make q This declareth 〈◊〉 We 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 God's word so he 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 that We 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 obey it, el We 〈◊〉 the word to our 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉, and make 〈◊〉 his mini sters as though they were 〈◊〉 to serve men's foo lish 〈◊〉, jests (&) their heart goeth after their covetousness. 32 And 〈◊〉, thou art unto them, as a “ Or, pleasant, & love songs. jesting song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can sing well for they hear thy words but they do them not. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 33 And when this cometh to pass [(for) lo, it will come] then shall they know, that a Prophet hath been among them. CHAP. XXXIIII. 2 Against the shepherds that despised the flock of Christ and 〈◊〉 their own gain. 7 〈◊〉 Lord says that he will visit 〈◊〉 dispersed flock, and gather them together, 23. He promises the true shepherd Christ and with him peace. 1 ANd the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, prophecy against the shepherds of Israel, prophecy and say unto them, Thus says the Lord God unto the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 shepherds, * woe (be) unto the a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. priests, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shepherds of Israel, that feed themselves: should not the shepherds feed the flocks? 3 You eat ᵇ fat, and you cloth you with the will you kill them that are fed, but you feed not the sheep. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 riches & 〈◊〉. 4 The c He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of a good 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and succour 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 weak have you not strengthened: the sick have you not healed, neither have you bound up the broken, nor broghtagai ne that which was driven away, neither have you sought that which was lost, but with cruelty, & with 〈◊〉 have you ruled them 5 And they were scattered, without a shepherd: and when they were dispersed, they were d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. devoured of all the beasts of the field. 6 My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill yea, my flock was scattered through all the earth, and none did seek or search (after them.) 7 Therefore you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord 8 As I live, says the Lord God, surely because see my flock was spoilt, and my sheep were devoured of all the beasts of the field, having no shepherd, neither did my shepherds seek my sheep, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my sheep. 9 Therefore, hear you the word of the Lord o you shepherds. 10 Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I (come) against the shepherds, and will require my sheep at their hands, and 'cause them to cea see from feeding the sheep: neither shall the shepherds feed themselves any more: for I will deliver my sheep from e Be destroying the covetous 〈◊〉 lings & restoring true shepherds, whereof we have a sign so often as God sendeth true preachers who 〈◊〉 the by doctrine & life labour to 〈◊〉 his sheep in the pleasant 〈◊〉 of his word. their mouths, and they shall no more devour them. 11 For thus says the Lord God, Behold, I will search my sheep, and seek them out. 12 As a shepherd searcheth out his flock when he hath been among his sheep that are scattered, so will I seek out my sheep and will deliver them out of all places, where they have been scattered in f 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of then 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉: and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in all 〈◊〉. the cloudy & dark day, 13 And I will bring them out from the people, and gather them from the countries, and will bring them to their own land, and feed them upon the mountains of Israel, by the rivers, and in all the inhabited places of the country. 14 I will feed them in a good pasture, and upon the high mountains of Israel shall their fold be there shall theilie in a good fold & in fat pasture shall they feed upon the moun taines of Israel. 15 I will feed my sheep, & bring them to their rest, says the Lord God. 16 I will seek that 〈◊〉 was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen the weak but I will destroy the fat and the g Meaning such as lift up them themselves 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, & think they 〈◊〉: no need to be governed by me. strong (and) I will feed them with h 〈◊〉 is, by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be between the good and the 〈◊〉, and so give to 〈◊〉 as they 〈◊〉. judgement. 17 Also you my sheep, thus says the Lord God Behold, I judge between sheep, and sheep, (between) the rams and the goats. 18 Seemeth it a small thing unto you to have eaten up the good i By good pasture and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is meant the pure word of God & the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the poor till they had 〈◊〉 it. pasture, but you must tread down with your feet the residue of your pasture? and to have drunk of the deep waters, but you must trouble the residue with your feet. 19 And my sheep eat that which you have trodden with your feet, and drink that which you have troubled with your feet. 20 Therefore thus says the Lord God unto them, Behold, I (even) 〈◊〉 will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. 21 Because you have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the weak with your horns, till you have scattered them abroad 22 Therefore will I help my sheep, and they shall no more be spoilt, and I will judge between sheep and sheep. 23 And I will set up a shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, (even) my servant k Meaning, Christ of Whom David Was a figure. jer. 30. 9 hosea. 3. 5. David, he shall feed them, and he shallbe their shepherd. 24 And I the Lord will be their God, and my servant David (shallbe) the prince among them. I the Lord have spoken it. 25 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will 'cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall l This declareth, that unde christ the 〈◊〉 should be 〈◊〉 delivered from sin, and hell, and so be safely preserved in the Church Where they 〈◊〉 never perish. devil safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods. 26 And I will seek them, (as) a blessing, even round about my mountain: and I will 'cause rain to come down in due season, and there shallbe rain of blessing. 27 And the m The fruits of God's graces shall appear: in great abundance in his 〈◊〉. tre of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall give her fruit, and they shallbe safe in their land, and shall know that I am the Lord, when I have broken the cords of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hands of those that served themselves of them. 28 And they shall no more be spoiled of the heathen, neither shall the beasts of the land devour them, but they shall dwell safely and none shall make them afraid. 29 And I will raise up for them a n That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall come 〈◊〉 of the root 〈◊〉 Ishai, Isa. 11 1. plant of renown, and they shallbe no more consumed with hungry in the land, neither bear the reproach of the heathen any more. 30 Thus shall they understand, that I the Lord their God am with them, and that they, (even) the house of Israel, are my people, says the Lord God. 31 And you my sheep, the sheep of my pasture are men, (and) I am your GOD, saith the Lord God. CHAP. XXXV. 2 The destruction that shall come on mount Seir, because they troubled the people of the Lord 1 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 2 Son of man, set thy face against mount a Where the Idu means 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, and prophecy against it. 3 And say unto it, Thus says the Lord God, Behold, o mount Seir, I (come) against thee, and I will stretch out mine hand against thee, and I will make thee desolate and waste. 4 I will lay thy cities waste, and thou shalt be desolate, and thou shalt know that I am the Lord 5 Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred and hast put the children of israel to flight by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity, when (their) b When by their 〈◊〉 called them from their 〈◊〉. iniquity had an end. 6 Therefore as I live, says the Lord God, I will prepare the unto blood, and blood shall pursue thee: except thou c Except thou repent thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. hate blood, even blood shall pursue thee. 7 Thus will I make mount Seir desolate and waste, and cut of from it him that passeth out and him that returns. 8 And I will fill his mountains with his slain men: in thy hills, and in thy valle is and in all thy rivers shall they fall, that are slain with the sword. 9 I will make thee perpetual desolations, and thy cities shall not d To Wir, to their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 return, and you shall know that I am the Lord 10 Because thou hast said, e Meaning, 〈◊〉 and judah. These two nations, and these two countries shallbe mine, and we will possess them [seeing the Lord was f And so by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 people, 〈◊〉 should go about 〈◊〉 put 〈◊〉 out of his own possession there.] 11 Therefore as I live, says the Lord God, I will even do according to thy g As thou haste done 〈◊〉, so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. wrath, and according to thy indignation which thou hast used in thy 〈◊〉 against them: and I will make myself 〈◊〉 among h Sewing, that 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 aught to 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 over 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Name: and also that the 〈◊〉 rage as 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 Were 〈◊〉 God, till 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his hand to their de 〈◊〉. them when I have judged thee. 12 And thou shalt know, that I the Lord have herded all thy blasphemies which thou haste spoken against the mountains of Israel, saying they lie waste, they are given us to be devoured. 13 Thus with your mouths you have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words against me: I have herded (them.) 14 Thus says the LORD God, So shall all the world rejoice (when) I shall make thee desolate. 15 As thou diddest rejoice at the inheritance of the house of Israel, because it was desolate, so will I do unto thee: thou shalt be desolate, o mount Seir, and all I dumea wholly, and they shall know, that I am the Lord CHAP. XXXVI. 8 He promises to deliver Israel from the Gentiles. 22 The 〈◊〉 done unto the jews, are to be ascribed to the mercy of God, and not unto their deservings. 26 God 〈◊〉 our hearts, that we may walk in his commandments. 1 ALso thou son of man, prophecy unto Chap. 6. 2. the * mountains of Israel, and say, You mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord 2 Thus saith the LORD God, Because the a That is, the Idu mean. enemy hath said against you, Aha, even the b That 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 for God's 〈◊〉 Was the 〈◊〉 of all the World. high places of the world are ours in possession. 3 Therefore prophecy, and say, Thus saith the Lord God, Because that they have made you desolate, and swallowed you up on every side, that you might be a 〈◊〉 unto the residue of the heathen, and you are come unto the lips and c You are made a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the World. tongues (of men,) and unto the reproach of the people. 4 Therefore you mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord God, Thus says the Lord God to the mountains and to the hills, to the rives, and to the valleys, and to the waste, (and) desolate places, and to the cities that are forsaken: which are spoilt and had in derision of the residue of 〈◊〉 heathen that are round about. 5 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Surely in the fire of mine indignation have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which d They appointed 〈◊〉 themselves to have 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 therefore came with Nebuchadnezzar 〈◊〉 je 〈◊〉 for this purpose. have taken my land for their possession, with despiteful minds to call it out for a pray. 6 Prophecy therefore upon the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus says the LORD God, Behold, I have spoken in mine in dignation, and in my wrath, because you have suffered the e Because you have been a laughing stock unto them. shame of the heathen. 7 Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD, I have f By making a so lemne o the read. chap 20. 5. lifted up my ne hand, surely the heathen that are about you, shall be are their shame. 8 But you, o mountains of Israel, you shall g God declareth his mercies and goodness toward his 〈◊〉 who still 〈◊〉 his, 〈◊〉 which he destroyeth his enemies. shoot forth your branches, and bring forth your fruit to me people of Israel: for they are ready to come. 9 For behold, I (come) unto you, and I will turn unto you, and you shall be tilled and sown. 10 And I will multiply the men upon you, (even) all the house of Israel wholly, and the cities shallbe inhabited, and the desolate places shallbe builded. 11 And I will multiply upon you man and beast, and they shall increase, and bring fruit, and I will 'cause you to devil after your old estate, and I will bestow benefits upon you more then h Which was accomplished under Christ, to whom all 〈◊〉 temporal deliverances did direct them. at the 〈◊〉, and you shall know that I am the Lord 12 Yea, I will 'cause men to walk upon you, i That is, upon the mountains of jerusalem. (even) my people Israel, and they shall possess “ Or, thee. you, and you shallbe their inheritance, and you shall no more hence forth deprive them (of men.) 13 Thus saith the LORD GOD, Because they say unto you, Thou k Thus the enemies imputed 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the land which God did for the sins 〈◊〉 the people according to his 〈◊〉 judgements. (land) devourest up men, and haste been a waster of thy people. 14 Therefore thou shalt devour men no more, neither waste thy people hence forth, says the Lord God. 15 neither will I 'cause men to hear in thee the shame of the heathen any more, neither shalt thou bear the reproach of the people any more, neither shalt 'cause thy folk to fall any more, saith the LORD God. 16 ¶ Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. 17 Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelled in their own land, they defiled it by their own ways, and by their deeds: their way was before me as the filthiness of the menstruous. 18 Wherefore I powered my wrath upon them, for the blood that they had shed in the land, and for their idols, (where with) they had polluted it. 19 And I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: (for) according to their ways, and according to their deeds, I judged them. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 20 * And when they entered unto the heathen, 〈◊〉, 2. 14. whether they went, they polluted mine holy Name, when they said of them, These are the people of the Lord, and are go out of his land. 21 But I favoured 〈◊〉 holy l And therefore would not suffer my Name to be had in contempt, as the heath n would have reproached me, if I had 〈◊〉 my church to perish Name which the house of Israel had polluted among the heathen, whether they went. 22 Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the LORD GOD, I do not this for your sakes, o house of Israel, but for mine m This excludeth from man all dignity, and mean to deserve 〈◊〉 thing by, seeing that God referreth the whole to himself, and that one lie for the glory of his holy Name holy Names sake, which you polluted among the heathen whether you went. 23 And I will sanctify my great Name, which was polluted among the heathen, among whom you have polluted it, and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, saith the 〈◊〉 God, when I shallbe sanctified in you before “ Or, your. their eyes. 24 For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land. 25 Then will power clean n That is, his Spirit whereby he reformeth the heart and regenereth his. Isa. 44 3. water upon you, and you shallbe clean: (yea,) from all your filthiness, and from all your idols will I cleanse you. 〈◊〉 32. 39 26 * A new heart also will I give you, and a Chap. 11. 19 〈◊〉 Spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your body, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my 〈◊〉, and you shall keep my judgements and do them. 28 And you shall devil in the land, that I gave to your fathers, and you shallbe my people and I will be your God. 29 I will also deliver you from all your filthiness, and I will call for o Under 〈◊〉 abundance of temporal 〈◊〉 he concludeth the spiritual 〈◊〉. corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you. 30 For I will multiply the fruit of the trees, and the increase of the field, that you shall be a re no more the reproach of famine among the heathen. 31 Then shalye remember your own wicked ways, and your deeds that were not good, and shall judge yourselves worthy to have been p You shall come to true repentance, and think yourselves unworthy to be of the 〈◊〉 of Gods creatures for your ingratitude against him destroyed for your iniquities, and for abominations. 32 Be it known unto you that I do not this for your sakes, saith the LORD GOD: (therefore,) o you house of Israel, be ashamed, and confounded for your own ways. 33 Thus saith the LORD GOD, What time as I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities, I will 'cause (you) to devil in the cities, and the desolate places shall be builded. 34 And the desolate land shallbe tilled, where as it lay waste in the sight of all that passed by. 35 And they said, This waste land was like the garden of Eden, and these waste and desolate and ruinous cities were strong, (and) were inhabited. 36 Then the residue of the heathen that are left round about you, shall q He declareth that 〈◊〉 aught not to be 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the earth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 country is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 to God's 〈◊〉, as his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when he maketh it 〈◊〉. know that I the Lord build the ruinous places, (and) plant the desolate places: I the Lord have spoken it, and will do it. 37 Thus says the Lord God, I will yet for this be sought of the house of Israel, to perform it unto them: I will increase them with men like a slocke. 38 As the holy flock, as the flock of 〈◊〉 in their solemn feasts, so shall the desolate cities be filled with 〈◊〉 of men, and they shall know, that I am the Lord CHAP. XXXVII. 1 He prophesieth the bringing again of the people, being in captivity. 16 〈◊〉 showeth the 〈◊〉 of the ten tribes with the two. 1 THe hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the Spirit of the Lord, " 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. and set me down in the mids of the field which was full of a He showeth 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 GOD hath power, and also will deliver his people from their 〈◊〉 in asmuch as he is able 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the dead 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them up again. bones. 2 And he led me round about by them, and be hold, there (were) very many in the open field, and lo, (they were) very dry. 3 And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, o Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophecy upon the senior bones and say unto them, Oye dry bones hear the word of the Lord 5 Thus says the Lord God unto these bones, Behold, I will 'cause breath to enter into you and you shall live. 6 And I will lay sinews upon you, & make flesh grow upon you, and cover you with skin, & put breath in you, that you may live, & you shall know that I am the Lord 7 So I prophesied, as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold, (there was) a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. 8 And when I beheld, 〈◊〉, the sinews, and the flesh grew upon them, and above, the skin covered them, but there was no breath in them 9 Then said he unto me, Prophecy unto the wind: prophecy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus says the Lord God, Come from the four b 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: that is, the 〈◊〉: full 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 to the same 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 they are 〈◊〉 through the world. winds, o breath, and breath upon these slain, that they may 〈◊〉. 10 So I prophesied as he had commanded me: and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding 〈◊〉 army. 11 Then he said unto me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. 〈◊〉, they say, Our bones are dried, and our hope is 〈◊〉, (&) we are clean cut of. 12 Therefore prophecy, and say unto them, thus says the Lord God, Behold, my people I will open your graves, & 'cause you to come up out of your sepulchres, and bring you into the land of Israel, 13 And you shall know that I am the LORD, c That is, when I have 〈◊〉 you ou of 〈◊〉 places, and towns where you are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. when I have opened your graves, o my people, and brought you up out of your sepulchres, 14 And shall put my Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: than you shall know that I, the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, says the Lord 15 ¶ The word of the Lord came again unto me, saying, 16 Moreover thou son of man, take thee a (piece) of wood, and writ upon it, Unto Iudáh, and to the children of israel his companions: then take d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 there of the two houses of 〈◊〉, & Iudáh. another (piece) of wood and writ upon it, Unto josemph the tre of Ephráim, and to all the house of israel his companions. 17 And thou shalt join them one to another into one tre, and they shallbe as one in thy hand. 18 And when the children of thy people shall speak unto thee, saying, Will't thou not show us what thou meanest by these? 19 Thou shalt answer them, Thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I will take thee e That is, the house of Israel. of joseph, which is in the hand of Ephráim, and the tribes of israel his fellows, and will put them with him, (even) with the tre of Judah, and make them one tre, and they shallbe one in mine hand. 20 And the (pieces) of wood, whereon thou wri test, shall be in thy hand, in their sight. 21 And say unto them, Thus says the Lord God Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen, whether they be go, & will gather them on every side, and bring them into their own land. 22 And I will make them one people in the land upon the mountains of Israel, * & one King joh. 10, 〈◊〉. shallbe King to them all: and they shallbe no more two peoples, neither be divided any more hence forth into two kingdoms. 23 neither shall they be polluted any more with their idols, nor with their abominations, nor with any of their transgressions: but I will save them out of all their dwelling places wherein they have sinned, and will cleanse them so shall they be my people, and I willbe their God. 24 And David my * servant (shallbe) King over Isa. 40, 〈◊〉. them, & they all shall have one shepherd: they 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. shall also walk in my judgements, and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. observe my statutes, and do them. dan. 9, 〈◊〉. 25 And they shall devil in the f Meaning that the elect 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 devil in the 〈◊〉 lie 〈◊〉, which is 〈◊〉 by the land of 〈◊〉 naan. land, that I have given unto jaakomb my servant, where your father's have dwelt, and they shall devil there in, (even) they, and their sons, and their sons sons for ever, and my servant David (shallbe) their prince for ever. 26 Moreover, I will make * a covenant of peace Psal. 109 4. & 116, 2. with them: it shall be an everlasting covenant with them, and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my Sanctuary among them for ever more. 27 My tabernacle also shallbe with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shallbe my people. 28 Thus the heathen shall know, that I the Lord do sanctify Israel, when my Sanctuary shallbe among them for ever more. CHAP. XXXVIII. 2 He prophesieth that Gog and Magog shall sight with 〈◊〉 power against the people of God. 21 Then destruction. 1 ANd the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, set thy face against a Which was a 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 me of Magog the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, Gen 10, 2. Magog also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a certain 〈◊〉, so that by these two countries, 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 go 〈◊〉. of Grecia and 〈◊〉, he means the principal enemies of the Church, Revel 20, 8. Gog (and against) the land of Magóg, the chief prince of Méshech and Tubál, & prophecy against him, 3 And say, Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I (come) against 〈◊〉, o Gog the chief prince of Méshech and Tubál. 4 And I will destroy thee, ' and put books in thy chaws, and I will bring; thee forth, and all thy host (both) horses, and horsemen all clothed with all sorts of (armour, even) a great multitude with buckelers, and shields, all b He 〈◊〉 that the enemies should bend themselves against the Church, but it should be to their own 〈◊〉. handling sword. 5 They of c The 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and men of 〈◊〉. Parás, of Cush, and 〈◊〉 with them (even) all they (that bear) shield and helmet. 6 d Gomér was 〈◊〉 son, ' and 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and are 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 minor. Gomér and all his bands, (and) the house of sogarmáh of the North quarters, and all his bands, (and) much people with thee. 7 Prepare thyself, and e 〈◊〉, that all the people of the world 〈◊〉 assemble them selves against the Church & Christ 〈◊〉 head. make thee ready, (both) thou, and all thy multitude, that are assembled unto thee, and be thou their safeguard. 8 After many days thou shalt be visited: (for) in the latter years thou shalt come into the land, that hath been destroyed with the sword, and is gathered out of many people upon the mountains of Israel, which have long lain waste: yet “ Or, 〈◊〉, the land of 〈◊〉 they have been brought out of the people, and, they shall dwell all safe. 9 Thou shall ascend and come up like a tempest, (and) shalt be like a cloud to cover the land (both) thou, and all thy bands, and many people with thee. 10 Thus says the Lord God, Even at the same time shall (〈◊〉) things come into thy mind and thou shalt think f That is, to 〈◊〉 jest, and 〈◊〉 the Church. evil thoughts. 11 And thou shalt say, I will go up to the land that hath no walled to wres: g Meaning, Israel which had now been destroyed, and was not yet built again: declaring hereby the simplicity of the godly, who seek 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 them selves by 〈◊〉 force, as to 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 & goodness of 〈◊〉 I will go to them that are at rest, and devil in safety, which devil all without walls, & have neither bars nor gates, 12 (Thinking) to spoil the pray, and to take booty, to turn thy hand upon the desolate places that are (now) inhabited, and upon the people, that are gathered out of the nations which have got cattle, and goods & devil in the 〈◊〉 of the land. 13 Shebá and Dedán, and the merchants of Tarshish with all the lions thereof shall say unto thee, h One enemy shall enuiean other 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one shall think to have the spoil of 〈◊〉 Church. Art thou come to spoil the prey hast thou gathered thy multitude to take a booty? to carry away silver & gold, to take away cattle and goods, (and) to spoil a great pray? 14 Therefore, son of man, prophecy, and say unto Gog, Thus says the Lord God, In that day when my people of Israel i Shalt not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 to come 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 when they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dwelleth safe shalt thou not know it? 15 And come from thy place on't of the North parts, thou & much people with thee? all (shall) ride upon horses, (even) a great multitu de and a mighty army. 16 And thou shalt come up against my people of Israel, as a cloud to cover the land: thou 〈◊〉 Meaning, 〈◊〉 last 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. shalt be in the ᵏ latter days, and I will bring thee upon my land that the heathen may know me, when I l 〈◊〉 that God willbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Church, & 〈◊〉 his enemies, as Chap 36, 23. & 37, 28 shallbe sanctified in thee, o Gog, before their eyes. 17 Thus says the Lord God, Art not thou he, of whom I have spoken in old time m 〈◊〉 by he 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can come to the Church, whereof they 〈◊〉 not been 〈◊〉 afore 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when they know that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. by the hand of my servants the Prophets of Israel which prophesied in those days, (and) years, that I would bring thee upon them? 18 At the same time also when Gog shall come against the land of Israel, says the Lord God my wrath shall arise in mine anger. 19 For in mine indignation (and) in the fire of my wrath have I spoken it: surely at that time there shallbe a great shaking in the land of Israel. 20 So that the fish of the sea, & the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field and all that move & creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the earth, shall tremble at my presence, & the mountains shallbe over thrown, and the n All means whereby man 〈◊〉 think to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 those days 〈◊〉 so great & the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shallbe so 〈◊〉. stairs shall fall, and every brickwall 〈◊〉 fall to the ground. 21 For I 〈◊〉 call for a sword against him o Against the people of God & 〈◊〉. through out all my mountains, says the Lord God: every man's sword shall be against his brother. 22 And I will plead against him with pestilence, and with blood, and I will 〈◊〉 to rain upon him and upon his bands, and upon the great people, that are with him, a sore rain, and have stones, sire, and brim stone. Chap. 36, 23. & 37, 28. 23 Thus will I be * magnified, and sanctified, and known in the eyes of many nations, & they shall know, that I am the Lord CHAP. XXXIX. 1 He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of Gog and Magog. 11 The 〈◊〉 of Gog and his host. 17 This shallbe 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 23 wherefore the house of Israel is captive, 24 Their bringing again 〈◊〉 captivity is promised. 1 THerefore, thou son of man, prophccie against 〈◊〉, and say, Thus saith the Lord 〈◊〉, Behold, I (come) against thee, o Gog, the chief prince of Méshech and Tubál. 2 And I will destroy: thee a Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with six plagues, as Chap. 38, 22. and leave but the sixt part of thee, and will 'cause thee to come up from the North parts and will bring thee upon the mountains of 〈◊〉. 3 And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and I will 'cause thy arrows to fall out of thy right hand. 4 Thou b Meaning, that by the virtue of God's word the enemy shallbe de 〈◊〉 whereso 〈◊〉 he assaileth 〈◊〉 Church. shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, and all thy bands and the people, that is with thee: (for) I will give thee unto the birds (and) to every feathered foul and beast of the field to be devoured. 5 Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, says the Lord God. 6 And I will sand a fire on Magóg, and among them that dwell safely in the c That is, among 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of my 〈◊〉 dwell 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 separate. yles, and they shall know, that I am the Lord 7 So will I make mine holy Name known in the mids of my people Israel, and I will not 〈◊〉 them to pollute mine holy Name any more, and the heathen shall know that I am the Lord, the holy one of Israel. 8 Behold, d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, this pla 〈◊〉 is fully deter 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 my 〈◊〉 sell and can not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. it is come, and it is done, says the Lord God: this is the day where of I have spoken. 9 And they that devil in the cities of Israel, shall e After this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Chur 〈◊〉 shall have 〈◊〉 peace and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 meant of 〈◊〉 kingdom, when by their head 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 shallbe overcome. go forth, and shall burn and set fire upon the weapons, and on the shields, and bucklers, upon the bows, and upon the arrows, and upon the staves (in their) hands, and upon the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven year. 10 So that they shall bring no wood out of the field, neither cut down (any) out of the forests: for they shall burn the weapons with fire, and they shall rob those, that rob them, and spoil those that spoiled them, says thy Lord God. 11 And at the same time will I give unto Gog f Which declareth that the enemies shall have an 〈◊〉 fall. g For the stink of the 〈◊〉. a place there for burial in Israel, (even) the valley whereby men go toward the East part of the Sea: and it shall 'cause them that pass by, to stop their 〈◊〉 noses, and there shall they bury Gog with all his multitude: and they shall call it the valley of “ Or, of the 〈◊〉 of Gog. Hamongog. 12 h Meaning, a long 〈◊〉. And seven months long shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land. 13 Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them, and they shall have a name when I shallbe glorified, says the Lord God. 14 And they shall choose out men to go continually through the i Partly that the holy land 〈◊〉 not be polluted, and 〈◊〉 for the compassion that the children of God have even on their 〈◊〉 land with them that travail, to bury those that remain upon the ground, and cleanse it: they shall search to the end of seven months. 15 And the travailers that pass through the land, if (any) see a man's bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buryers have buried it, in the valley of Hamongog. 16 And also the name of the city (shall be) “ Or, multitude. Hamonáh: thus shall they cleanse the land. 17 And thou son of man, thus says the Lord God, Speak unto every feathered foul, and to all the beasts of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come: k Whereby he si 〈◊〉 the horrible destruction that should come upon the enemies of his Church. gather your selves on every side to my sacrifice: for I do sacrifice a great sacrifice for you upon the mountains of Israel, that you may eat flesh, and drink blood. 18 You shall eat the flesh of the valiant, and drink the blood of the princes of the earth, of the weathers, of the lambs, and of the goats, (and) of bullocks, (even) of all fat beasts of Bashán. 19 And you shall eat fat till you be full, and drink blood, till you be drunk en of my sacrifice, which I have sacrificed for you. 20 Thus you shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with valiant men, and with all men of war, saith the LORD God. 21 And I will set my glory among the heathen, and all the heathen shall see my judgement, that I have executed, and mine hand, which I have laid upon them. 22 So the house of Israel shall know, that I am the Lord their GOD from that day and so forth. 23 And the heathen shall know, that the house of Israel went into captivity for l The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 know that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not my people by their strength, ne their 〈◊〉 by the weakness of mine arm, but that this was for my people's 〈◊〉. their iniquity, because they trespassed against me: therefore hide I my face from them, and gave them into the hand of their enemies: so fallen they all by the sword. 24 According to their uncleanness, and according to their transgressions have I done unto them, and hide my face from them. 25 Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Now will I bring again the captivity of jaakob, and have compassion upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for mine holy Name. 26 After that they have born their shame, and all their transgression, whereby they have transgressed against me, when they dwelled safely in their land, and without fear of any. 27 When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered them out of their enemy's Chap. 36. 13. lands, and am * sanctified in them in the sight of many nations. 28 Then shall they know, that I am the Lord their GOD, which caused them to be led into captivity among the heathen: but I have gathered them unto their own land, and have left none of them any more there. 29 neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have powered out my Spirit upon the house of Israel, says the Lord God. CHAP. XL. The restoring of the city and the Temple. 1 IN the five and twentieth year of our being in captivity in the a The jews 〈◊〉 ted the 〈◊〉 of the year 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for their 〈◊〉 they began to 〈◊〉 in March, and for their other 〈◊〉 in September so that this is 〈◊〉 be understand of September. beginning of the year in the tenth (day) of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in the self same day, the hand of the LORD was upon me, and brought me thither. 2 Into the land of Israel brought he me by “ Or, visions of God. a divine vision, and set me upon a very high mountain, whereupon (was) as the building of a city, to ward the South. 3 And he brought me thither, and behold, there (was) a b Which was an Angel in 〈◊〉 of a man, that came to measure out this building man, whose similitude was to look to, like brass, with a linen thread in his hand, and a reed to measure with: and he stood at the gate. 4 And the man said unto me, Son of man, be hold with thy eyes, and hear with thy ears, and set thy heart upon all that I shall show thee: for to the intent, that they might be showed thee, art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest, unto the house of Israel. 5 And behold, (I saw) a brickwall on the outside of the house round about: and in the man's hand (was) a reed to measure with, of six cubits long, by the cubit, and an hand breadth: so he measured the breadth of the building with one read, and the height with one read. 6 Then came he unto the gate, which looketh toward the East, and went up the stairs thereof, and measured the “ Or, three should. post of the gate, (which was) one read broad, and “ Or, uperpost. the other post of the gate, (which was) one read broad. 7 And (every) chamber was one rede long and one read broad, and between the chambers (were) five cubits: and the post of the gate by the porch of the gate within (was) one read. 8 He measured also the porch of the gate within with one read. 9 Then measured he the porch of the gate of eight cubits, and the posts thereof, " Or, pentiser. of two cubits, and the porch of the gate (was) inward. 10 〈◊〉 the chambers of the gate Eastward, (were) three on this side, and three on that side: they three (were) of one measure, and the posts had one measure on this side and one on that side. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURE which beginneth, vers. 5. Verse 5. The brickwall that compasseth about the Temple & the courts, as appeareth in the second and in the great figure. " 〈◊〉 parvis de dedans. A B The thickness of the brickwall, was six cubies: for long the reed was. " Or, the Inner court. A C The height of the brickwall, which was also six cubits: this brickwall contained two thousand cubits, that is, on the Fast side 500 C H and on the North side 500 H I as 〈◊〉 on the South side. C K & 500 on the West side Vers. 9 C. D. The up 〈◊〉 H I The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the alley of the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. The 〈◊〉 of the. 〈◊〉 was invade. I KING This wall did separate the Temple from the city. Chap. 4. 2. 20. Vers. 6. This gate in the great figure is marked with D. unto the which appertain seven steps E. Thence they go into the porch: where are six chambers F. Which porch was closed Verse 〈◊〉. L M The breadth of the gate, and the height. A N. with a brickwall G. Vers. 7. E F G. The length, The breadth EOG The space of 〈◊〉 cubits Verse 12. The space before the chambers as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. O. between the chambers, and so much space was on this side, and beyond the chambers G. From the threshold inward to the porch was six Vers. 13. The breadth of the whole porch from the 〈◊〉 chamber to the 〈◊〉 25, cubi 〈◊〉. P. Q cubits. A. B. B C. The porch. NORTH. 12 The space also before the chambers (was) one cubit (on this side,) and the space (was) one cubit on that side, and the chambers (were) six cubits on this side and six cubits on that side. 13 He measured then the gate from the roof of a chamber to the top of thee (gate:) the breadth (was) five and twenty cubits, door Verse 15 A D. The 〈◊〉 cubits. against door. 14 He made also posts of threescore cubits, Ver. 17. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 R. so 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 it was the 〈◊〉 court in respect 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Temple as 〈◊〉 and the posts of the court, (and) of the gate (had one measure) round about. 15 And upon the forefront of the entry of the gate unto the forefront of the porch of the gate within (were) fifty cubits. 16 And (there were) narrow windows in in the great figure N. but it is the inner court in respect of the porch, which hath been 〈◊〉. the chambers, and in their posts within the gate round about, and like wise to the arches: and the windows (went) round about within: and upon the posts (were) palm S. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 chambers, fifteen 〈◊〉 a side. The two lied gates 6, which are by the great gate T. trees. 17 ¶ Then brought he me into the outward court, and lo, (there were) chambers, and a pavement made for the court round about (and) thirty chambers (were) upon the pavement. Vers. 19 The low ere gate A. which had seven steps, and the gate with in eight T. between AT were 100 cubits, and had as much from 〈◊〉 to North FIVE X. 18 And the pavement (was) by the side of the gates over against the length of the gates, (and) the pavement (was) beneath. 19 Then he measured the breadth from the forefront of the lower gate without, unto the forefront of the court within, an hundredth cubits Eastward and Northward. 20 And the gate of the outward court, that Vers. 20. This must be considered in the great livre gure The outwardecou 〈◊〉 in respect 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 MRT e North side. The 〈◊〉 S. The court 〈◊〉 out T. The length of the 〈◊〉 with the chambers, as in the Fast side VX The breadth 25 〈◊〉 Y z looked toward the North, measured he after the length and breadth thereof. 21 And the chambers thereof (were,) three on this side, and three on that side, and the posts thereof & the arches thereof were after the measure of the first gate: the length thereof (was) fifty cubits, and the breadth five & twenty cubits. 22 And their windows, and their arches with their palm trees, (were) after the measure of the gate that looketh toward the East, and Vers. 〈◊〉 The gate of the inner court B. 〈◊〉 against the gate of the outward court R and toward the 〈◊〉. An hundredth cubits Rb. the going up unto it (had) seven steps, and the arches thereof (were) before them. 23 And the gate of the inner court (stood) over against the gate toward the North, & toward the East, and he measured from gate to gate an hundredth cubits. 24 After that, he brought me toward the South Verse 〈◊〉. The South gate in the great 〈◊〉 d. The outward court. and lo, (there was) a gate toward the South, and he measured the posts thereof, and the arches thereof according to those measures. 25 And (there were) windows in it, and in the arches thereof round about, like those windows: the height (was) fifty cubits, and the breadth five and twenty cubits. 26 And there were seven to go up to it, & the arches thereof (were) before them: & it had palm trees, one on this side, and another on that side upon the post thereof. 27 ¶ And (there was) a gate in the inner court Vers. 27. The inner court gate f. An 〈◊〉 cubits. 〈◊〉 which was the length of a court, and his chambers. toward the South, and he measured from gate to gate toward the South and hundredth cubits. 28 And he brought me into the inner courtby the South gate, and he measured the South Verse 28 The in ner court g. The eight steps are hide which the building, but they are like them of the East gate Q for all the courts were of one meam sure, quantity & fashion. gate according to those measures. 29 And the chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof according to these measures, and (there were) windows in it, and in the arches thereof round about, (it was) fifty cubits long and five and twenty cubits broad. 30 And the arches round about (were) five and twenty cubits long, and five cubits broad 31 And the arches thereof (were) toward the utter court, and palm trees (were) upon the posts thereof, and the going up to it (had) eight steps. 32 ¶ Again he brought me into the inner court Vers. 32. The inner court of the East side N. And so in all he maketh six courts, two on the East side, two on the North, and two on the South side Look in the great figure. toward the East, and he measured the gate according to those measures. 33 And the chambers thereof, and the posts thereof, and the arches thereof were according to these measures, and (there were) windows therein, and in the arches thereof round about, (it was) fifty cubits long, and five and twenty cubits broad. 34 And the arches thereof (were) toward the utter court, and palm trees (were) upon the posts thereof, on this side and on 〈◊〉 side, and the going up to it (had) eight steps. 35 ¶ After he brought me to the North gate, and measured it, according to these measures. 36 The chambers thereof, the posts thereof, Vers. 8. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of six 〈◊〉, which were in the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on he 〈◊〉 e i The 〈◊〉 of the chambers, that is, the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the upper poles or 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 also 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the gate 〈◊〉 he great 〈◊〉. and the arches thereof, and (there were) windows therein round about: the height (was) fifty cubits, and the breadth 〈◊〉 and twenty cubits. 37 And the posts thereof (were) toward the utter court, and palm trees (were) upon the posts thereof on this side, and on that side, and the going up to it (had) eight steps. 38 And (every) chamber, and the entry thereof (was) under the posts of the gates: there they washed the burned 〈◊〉. 39 And in the porch of the gate (stood) two Verse 39 In the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 table, KING & as 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 outward 〈◊〉, a 〈◊〉, and an 〈◊〉 long and as 〈◊〉, and one cubit high tables on this side, and two tables on that side, upon the which they slew the burned offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass offering. 40 And at the side beyond the steps, at the en try of the North gate (stood) two tables, and on the other side, which was at the porch of the gate (were) two tables. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 chambers in the 〈◊〉 porch 〈◊〉 the North side for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 L. but the 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 the sight, 〈◊〉 behold 〈◊〉, which are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 East 〈◊〉, for 〈◊〉 are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 side. The 〈◊〉 was now in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, where he saw 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and de 〈◊〉 one 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, which was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 41 Four tables (were) on this side, and four tables on that side by the side of the gate, (even) eight tables whereupon they slew (their sacrifice.) 42 And the four tables (were) of he wen stone for the burned offering, of a cubit and an half long, and a cubit and an half broad, & one cubit high: whereupon also they laid the iustruments where with they slew the burned offering and the sacrifice. 43 And within (were) borders an hand broad, fastened round about, and upon the tables (lay) the flesh of the offering. 44 And without the inner gate (were) the chambers of the singers in the inward court, which was at the side of the North gate: & Verse 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 N 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 O 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 for them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 were East 〈◊〉 South, as the 〈◊〉 O were East and by 〈◊〉. These must be 〈◊〉 in the great figure. their prospect (was) toward the South, (and) one (was) at the side of the East gate, having the prospect toward the North. 45 And he said unto me, This chamber whose prospect is toward the South, (is) for the Priests, that have charge to keep the house. THE FIGURE OF THE TEMPLE. SOUTH. NORTH. 47 So he measured the court, an hundredth cum bires long, and an hundredth cubits broad (even) four square: like wise the altar (that was) before the House. 48 And he brought me to the porch of the house, and measured the posts of the porch, five cubits on this side, and five cubits on that side: and the breadth of the gate (was) three cubits on this side, and threcubites on that side. Vers. 49. The length of the por chezo cubits 5. 6. And the breadth eleven. 7. 8. The steps whereby the Prophet 〈◊〉 into the porch of the Temple 9 7 The two pillars 10. 49 The length of the porch (was) twenty cubits, and the breadth eleven cubits and (he brought me) by the steps whereby they went up to it, and (there were) pillars by the posts, one on this side, and another on that side. CHAP. XLI. 1 The disposition and order of the building of the Temple and the other things there to belonging. 1 afterward, he brought me to the Temple Vers. 1. The upper posies or pen tises, meaning the tops of the chambers on the sides of the Temple A B The second chambre G goeth out more than the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 R. & the third A morethen the second. and measured the posts, six cubits broad on the one side and six cubits broad on the other side, (which was) the breadth of the tabernacle. 2 And the 〈◊〉 of the entry (was) ten cubits, and the sides of the entry (were) five cubits on the one side, and five cubits on the otherside, and he measured the length there of forty cubits, and the breadth twenty Vers. 2 The breadth of the en try or gate ten cubits. C D Five cubits from the Temple brickwall to the gate on either side E C D F. the length of forty cubits from 〈◊〉 Temple 〈◊〉 to the most 〈◊〉 place 8. 1. The breadth of the Temple 20 cubits E F. or G lordship He speaketh not here of the height there foe 〈◊〉 it is made of 30, cubits 〈◊〉 to Salomons. cubits. 3 Then went he in, and measured the posts of the entry two cubits, and the entry six cubits, and the breadth of the entry seven cubits. 4 So he measured the length there of twenty cubits and the breastth twenty cubits before the Temple. And he said unto me, This is the most holy place. 5 After, he measured the brickwall of the house, six cubits, and the breadth of (every) chambre four cubits round about the house, on every side. 6 And the chambers (were) chambre upon chambre, three and thirty fort (high,) and they entered into the brickwall made for the chambers why Verse 3. The Angel 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 hely place The posy of the entry, that is, the threshold or thy keen of the brickwall H I The gate 6, 〈◊〉 bites, KING L The breadth on either side the gate. 7. cubits M K & L N which make in all 20 cubits. che was round about the house that (the posts) might be fastened (therein,) and not be fastened in the brickwall of the house. 7 And it was large and went round mounting up ward to the chambers: for the stair of the house (was) mounting upward, round about the house: therefore the house was larger up ward: so they went up from the lowest (chambre) to the highest by the mids. 8 I saw also the house hie round about: the Vers. 4. The length 20, cubits G O, so it was square. fundations of the chambers (were) a full read of six great cubits. 9 The thickness of the brickwall which was for the Vers. 5. The first chambre was, 4, 〈◊〉. chamber without, (was) five cubits, & that which remained, (was) the place of the chambers that were within. Q R. The second five, S T, and the third six A B. There were three heights or stages of chambers. R S A. The 〈◊〉 stair can not e she wed in the figure, but may 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 10 And between the chambers was the wideness of twenty cubits round about the How see on every side. 11 And the doors of the chambers (were) toward the place that remained, one door toward the North, and another door toward the South, and the breadth of the place that remained, Vers. 8. The foundations of six cubits, meaning the 〈◊〉 chamber was so, and the neither from then cesemed so likewise by a perpendicular line or plumer, Bz. (was) five cubits round about. 12 Now the building that was before the sepa rate place toward the West corner, (was) seventy cubits broad, and the brickwall of the building was five cubitesthicke, round about, and the length ninety cubits. 13 So he measured the house an hundredth cubits long, & the separate place and the building with the walls thereof (were) an hundredth cubits long. 14 Also the breadth of the forefront of the house and of the separate place toward the East, (was) an hundredth cubits. 15 And he measured the length of the Vers. 9 The chambre without was the 〈◊〉 chambre and from the jeam 〈◊〉 the wall was but sieve cubits thick B X Y: for downward it was six Q 6. building over against the separate place, which was behind it, and the chambers on the one side and on the other side an hundredth cubits with the Temple within, and the arches of the court. 16 The posts and the narrow windows, and Ver. 10. The cham hers on the one side were distant from them on the other side 20 〈◊〉 which was the breadth of the Temple. the chambers round about, on three sides over against the posts, siled with (cedar) would round about and from the ground up to the windows, and the windows were siled. 17 And from above the door unto the inner house and without, & by all the brickwall round 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 doors of 〈◊〉 chambers on the North side 〈◊〉 toward the North V and 〈◊〉 on the South side to ward the 〈◊〉 R for 〈◊〉 was an alley of five cubits round about the Temple V z, and was so closed with a wall it. about within and without it was (syled according) to the measure. 18 And it was made with Cherubims and palm trees, so that a palm tree (was) between a Cherúb and a Cherúb: and (every) Cherúb had two faces. 19 So that the face of a man (was) to ward the palm tree on the one side, and the face of a lion toward the palm tree on the other side (thus) was it made through all the house round about. Vers. 12. The building, or the great place compassed with a brickwall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bites thick, and was 〈◊〉 of the Temple than the alley, or separate place *, and this is more 〈◊〉 set forth in the great 〈◊〉. 20 From the ground unto above the door (were) Cherubims and palm trees made as in the brickwall of the Temple. 21 The posts of the Temple were squared, (and) thus to look unto (was) the similitude (and) form of the Sanctuary. 22 The altar of wood (was) three cubits hic, and the length thereof two cubits, and the corners thereof and the length thereof and the sides thereof (were) of wood. And he said Vers. 16. He 〈◊〉 reth that whatsoever was of stone work from the top was covered with wood on the 〈◊〉, South and North side. untome, This is the table that shallbe before the Lord 23 And the Temple and the Sanctuary had two doors. 24 And the doors had two wickets, (even) two turning wickets, two wickets for one door, Vers. 12 The altar V, which was three cubires high. Y X and two cubits long 〈◊〉 z. and two wickets for another door. 25 And upon the doors of the Temple there were made Cherubims and palm trees, like as was made upon the walls, and (therewere) thick planks upon the forefront of the porch without. 26 And (there were) naro we windows & palm trees on the one side, & on the other side by the sides of the porch, and (upon) the sides of the house, and thick planks. CHAP. XLII. Of the chambers of the Temple for the Priests, and the 〈◊〉 things. 1 THen brought he me into the utter court Vers. 1. Having described the length and breadth of the Temple, he cometh to the cutwarde court on the North side. T. This appeareth in the great figure. He brought me in to the chambre: that is, the 〈◊〉 we of 〈◊〉, which were toward the separateplace 〈◊〉 de. by the way toward the North, and he brought me into the chamber that was over against the separate place, and which was be fore the building toward the North. 2 Before the length of an hundredth cubits (was) the North door, and (it was) fifty cubits broad. 3 Over against the twenty (cubits) which were for the inner court, and over against the pavement, which was for the utter court, was chamber against chambre in three rows. 4 And before the chambers (was) a gallery of ten cubits wide, (&) within (was) a way of one cubit, and their doors toward the North. Vers. 2. He means that the North was an hundredth cubits long x y and in 〈◊〉 fifty. b X. 5 Now the chambers above were narrower: fortho e chambers (seemed) to eat up these, (to wit,) the lower, and those that were in the mids of the building. 6 For they were in three rows, but had not Vers. 4. This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 appeareth in the great figure by this number. 〈◊〉 pillars as the pillars of the court: therefore there was a difference from them beneath & from the 〈◊〉, (even) 〈◊〉 the ground. Vers. 5. These chambers were contrary 〈◊〉 to them of the Templs. 7 And the brickwall that was without over against the chambers, toward the utter court on the fore front of the chambers, (was) fifty cubits long. 8 For the length of the chambers that were Vers. 8, So 〈◊〉 the brickwall for the chambers of the cutwarde court and the brickwall of the inner, 〈◊〉 either 〈◊〉 cubits and the whole court anhundreth. in the utter court, (was) fistie cubits: and lo, before the Temple (were) an hundredth cubits. 9 And under these chambers (was) the entry, on the East side, as one goeth into them from the outward court. 10 The chambers (were) in the thickness of Vers. 9 Under these chambers were 〈◊〉, or doors to pass from one place to another which are noted ever by z in the great 〈◊〉. the brickwall of the court toward the East, over against the separate place, and over against the building. 11 And the way before them (was) after the manner of the chambers, which were toward the North as long as they, (and) as broad as Vers. 〈◊〉. 11. The chambers, p, of the East court M. were like to the chambers of the North court. they: and all their entries were like, both according to their fashions, and according to their doors. 12 And according to the doors of the chambers that were to ward the South, (was) a door in the corner of the way, (even) the way directly before the brickwall to ward the East, as one entereth. 13 Then said he unto me, The North Vers. 13. which chambers were in the haste 〈◊〉 toward the North & South 3. & toward the separate place or back building 4 which chambers are called holy, because 〈◊〉 were by the Temple. chambers (and) the South chambers which are be fore the separate place, they be holy chambers, wherein the Priests that approach unto the Lord, shall eat the most holy things: there shalthei lay the most holy things, and the meat offering, and the sinoffring and the trespass offering: for the place (is) holy. 14 When the Priests entre therein, they shall not go out of the holy place into the utter court but there they shallaie their garments where in they minister: for they are holy, (and) shall put on other garments, and so shall approach to those things, which are for the people. 15 Now when he had made an end of measuring the inner house, he brought me forth toward the gate whose prospect is toward the East, and measured it round about. 16 He measured the East side with the measuring rod, five hundredth reeds, (even) with the measuring reed round about. 17 He measured (also) the North side, five hundred reeds, (even) with the measuring reed round about. 18 And he measured the South “ Or, 〈◊〉 side five hundredth reeds with the measuring read. 19 He turned about (also) to the West side, (&) measured five hundredth reeds with the measuring read. 20 He measured it by the four sides: it had a brickwall round about, five hundredth (reeds) long and five hundredth broad to make a separation between the Sanctuary, and the profane place. CHAP. XLIII. 2 He seethe the glory of God going into the Temple, from whence it had before departed. 7 He mentioneth the idolatry of the children of Israel for the which they were consumed and brought to nought. 9 He is commands to call them again to repentance. 1 AFterward he brought me to the gate (even) the gate that turneth toward the East. 2 And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from out of the East, whose voice was like a noise of great waters, & the earth was made light with his glory. 3 And the vision which I saw (was) * like the Chap. 9 3. vision, (even) as the vision that I saw a When I prophe cied the destruction of the city by the Chaldeans. when I came to 〈◊〉 the city: and the visions (were) like the vision that I saw by the river Chebar: (and) I fell upon my face. 4 And the b which was departed afore. glory of the Lord came into the house by the way of the gate, whose prospect is toward the East. Chap. 10. 4. & 〈◊〉. 22 5 So the Spirit took me up and brought me into the inner court, and behold, the glory of the Lord filled the house. 6 And I herded one speaking unto me out of the house: and there stood a man by me; 7 Which said unto me, Son of man, (this) place is my throne, and the place of the souls of my feet, where as I will devil among the children of Israel for ever, and the house of Israel shall no more c By their 〈◊〉. defile mine holy Name, neither they, nor their Kings by their for nications, nor by the carcases of d He alludeth to Amon and Manasseh, who were 〈◊〉 in their gardens near the Temple and there had erected up monuments to their idols. their Kings (in) their high places. 8 Albeit they set their thresholds by my three shoals, and their posts by my posts [for there (was but) a brickwall between me and them] yet have they defiled mine holy Name with their abominations, that they have committed wherefore I have consumed them in my wrath. 9 Now (therefore) let them put away their fornication, and the carcases of their Kings far from me, and I wild well among them for ever. 10 ¶ Thou son of man, she we this House to the house of Israel, that they may be 〈◊〉 of their wickedness, and let them measure the pattern. 11 And if they be ashamed of all that they have done, she we then the form of the house, and the pattern thereof, and the going out there of, and the coming in thereof, and the whole fashion thereof, and all the ordinances there of, and all the figures thereof, & all the laws thereof and writ it in their sight, that they may keep the whole fashion thereof & all the ordinances thereof, and do them. 12 This is the “ Ebr. Law. description of the house, (It shallbe) upon the top of the mount: all the limits thereof round about shallbe most holy. Behold, this, is the description of the house. 13 And these are the measures of the Altar, after Verse 13. The mids or bottom A. Which was a cubit high B C, & a cubit broad B D. the cubits, the cubit (is) a cubit, and an hand breadth, even the bottom (shallbe) a cubit, & the breadth a cubit, and the bordre thereof by the edge thereofround about (shallbe) a span: & this (shallbe) the height of the altar. THE FIGURE OF THE ALTAR. 14 And from the bottom (which toucheth) the vers 14. The lower piece which standeth on the bottom & is the middlemost piece and under the breast, is two 〈◊〉 taes D E. The breadth one cubi te E F. From the little piece, which was the second to the highest four 〈◊〉 F G. ground to the lower piece (shallbe) two cubits: and the breadth one cubit, & from the little piece to the great piece (shallbe) four cubits, and the breadth one cubit. 15 So the altar (shallbe) four cubits, & from the altar upward (shallbe) four horns. 16 And the altar (shallbe) twelve (cubits) long, and twelve broad, (and) foresequare in the Vers. 15. Four cubits, meaning, the higher part of the altar F G. four corners thereof. 17 And the frame (shallbe) fourteen (cubits) long and fourteen broad in the four square cor 〈◊〉. 16 Length and breadth G H I K which note also the four 〈◊〉 nes of the altar. ners thereof, & the border about it (shallbe) half a cubit, & the bottom thereof (shallbe) a cubit about, and the steps thereof (shallbe) turned toward the East. Ver. 17. The frame whereupon the hist piece, is fourteen cubits: for on every side it is longer by a cubit than the uppermost, E L, L M. 18 And he said unto me, Son of man, thus says the Lord God, These are the ordinances of the altar in the day when they shall make it to offer the burned offering thereon, and to sprin kle blood thereon, 19 And thou shalt give to the Priests, (and) to the Levites, that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, says the Lord God, a young bullock for a sin offering. 20 And thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and put it on the four horns of it, & on the four corners of the frame, & upon the bordre round about: thus shalt thou cleanse it, & reconcile it. 21 Thou shalt take the bullock also the sin offering, and burn it in the appointed place of the house without the Sanctuary. 22 But the second day thou shalt offer an he go at without blemish for a sin offering, and they shall cleanse the altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock. 23 When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and aram out of the flock without blemish. 24 And thou shalt offer them before the Lord, & the Priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them for a burned offering unto the Lord 25 Seven days shalt thou prepare every day an he goat for a sin offering: they shall also pray pair a young bullock and a ram out of the flock, without blemish. 26 Thus shall they seven days purify the altar, and cleanse it, and “ Ebr. fill his hand. consecrated it. 27 And when these days are expired, upon the eight day and so forth, the Priests shall make your burned offerings upon the altar, and your peace offerings, & I will accept you, says the Lord God. CHAP. XLIIII. He reptoveth the people for their offence. 7 The uncircumcised in heart, & in the flesh. 9 Who are to be admitted to the service of the Temple, & who to be refused. 1 THen he brought me toward the gate of the 〈◊〉. The East gate D in the great figure. outward Sanctuary, which turneth toward the East, and it was shut. 2 Then said the Lord unto me, This gate shallbe a Meaning, from the common people, but not from the 〈◊〉, nor the 〈◊〉, read Chap. 46, 9 shut, (and) shall not be opened, and no man shall entre by it, because the LORD GOD of Israel hath entered by it, and it shall be shut. 3 (It appertaineth) to the Prince: the Prince himself shall sit in it to eat bread before the Lord: he shall entre by the way of the porch of that gate, and shall go out by the way of the same. 4 ¶ Then brought he me toward the North gate before the House: and when I looked, behold the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord, and I fell upon my face. 5 And the Lord said unto me, Son of man, ” Ebr. set thy 〈◊〉. mark well, and behold with thy eyes, & hear with thy 〈◊〉, all that I say unto thee concerning all the ordinances of the House of the LORD, and all the laws thereof, and mark well the entering in of the house with every going forth of the Sanctuary. 6 And thou shalt say to the rebellious, (even) to the house of Israel, Thus says the LORD God, O house of Israel, you have enough of all your abominations, 7 Seeing, that you have brought into my Sanctuary b For they had brought ydolaters which 〈◊〉 of other countries, to teach them their idolatry Chap. 23, 40. strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncir cuncised in flesh, to be in my Sanctuary, to pollute mine house, when you offer my bread, (even) fat, and blood: and they have broken my covenant, because of all your abominations 8 For ye have not kept the c You have not offered unto me according to my Law. ordinances of mine holy things: but you yourselves have set (other) to take the charge of my Sanctuary 9 Thus says the Lord God, No stranger uncircumcised in heart, nor 〈◊〉 in flesh shall enter into my Sanctuary, of any stranger that is among the children of Israel, 10 neither yet the d The Levites which had 〈◊〉 mitted 〈◊〉, were put from their 〈◊〉 and cold not be received into the 〈◊〉 office, although the had been of the house of A aron, but must serve in the inferior offices as to watched & to keep the doors read 2. King. 23. 9 Levites that are go back from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray from me after their idols, but they shall bear their iniquity. 11 And they shall serve in my Sanctuary, and keep the gates of the House, and minister in the House: they shall slay the burned offering and the sacrifice for the people: and they shall stand before them to serve them. 12 Because they served before their idols, and caused the house of israel to fall into iniquity, therefore have I lift up mine hand against them, says the Lord God, and they shall bear their iniquity, 13 And they shall not come near unto me to do the office of the Priest unto me, neither shall they come near unto any of mine holy things in the most holy place, but they shall bear their shame and their abominations, which they have committed. 14 And I will make them keepers of the watch of the House, for all the service thereof, and for all that shallbe done therein. 15 But the Priests of the Levites, the sons of Zadók, that e Which observed the Law of God, and fell not to idolatry. kept the charge of my Sanctuary, when the children of Israel went astray from me, they shall come near to me to serve me, and they shall stand before me to offer me the fat and the blood, says the Lord God. 16 They shall enter into my Sanctuary, and shall come near to my table, to serve me, and they shall keep my charge. 17 And when they shall enter in at the gates of the inner court, they shallbe clothed with linen garments, and no will shall come upon them while they serve in the gates of the inner court, and within. 18 They shall have linen bonettes upon their heads, and shall have linen breeches upon their loins: they shall not gird themselves in the sweeting (places.) 19 But when they go forth into the utter court, (even) to the utter court to the people, they shall put of their garments, wherein they ministered, & lay them in the holy chambers, and they shall put on other garments: for they shall not sanctify the people with their garments. 20 They shall not also f As did the 〈◊〉 deles & heathen shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long, (but) round their heads. 21 * neither shall any Priest drink wine when levit. 21. 13. they enter into the inner. 22 neither shall they take for their wives a widow, or her that is divorced but they shall take maidens of the seed of the house of Israel, or a widow that hath been the widow of a Priest. 23 And they shall teach my people (the difference) between the holy and profane, and 'cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. 24 And in controversy they shall stand to judge, and they shall judge it according to my judgements: and they shall keep my laws and my statutes in all mine assemblies, and they shall sanctify my Sabbaths. 25 * And they shall come at no dead person to 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 22. defile themselves, except at (their) father, or mother, or son, or daughter, brother or sister, that hath had yet none husband: (in these) may they g They may be at their burial, why Whiche Was 〈◊〉 be defiled. 26 And when he is cleansed, they shall reckon unto him seven days. 27 And when he goeth into the Sanctuary un to the inner court to minister in the Sanctuary, he shall offer his sin offering, 〈◊〉 the Lord God. 28 * And the (priesthood) shallbe their inheritan 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. nomb. 18, 20. ce, (yea,) I am their inheritance: therefore shall you give them no possession in Israel, (for) I am their possession. 29 They shall eat the meat offering, and the sin offering, and the trespass 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 dedicated thing 〈◊〉 Israel shallbe 〈◊〉. 30 * And all the first os all the first born, & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 2. & 22, 29 & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. nomb. 3, 13. every oblation, (even) all of every 〈◊〉 of your oblations shallbe the Priests. You shall also 〈◊〉 unto the Priest the first of your dough that he may 'cause the blessing to rest in thy house. 31 The Priests shall not eat of any thing, that Exod 22, 〈◊〉. is * dead, or torn, whether it be 〈◊〉 or beast Levi, 22, 8. CHAP. XLV. 2 Out of the land of promise are there separate four porcious, of which the first is given to the Priests and to the Temple the second to the 〈◊〉 evites, the 〈◊〉 to the city, the 〈◊〉 to the prince. 9 An 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 heads of israel 10 Gfiust 〈◊〉 and measures. 〈◊〉 Of the first fruits, etc. 1 MOre over when you shall divide the land for inheritance, you shall offer an oblation unto the Lord an a Of all the land of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lord only 〈◊〉 this portion for the Temple & for the Priest 〈◊〉 the city and for the prince. 〈◊〉 holy portion of the land, five & twenty thousand reeds long, and ten thousand 〈◊〉: this shallbe holy in all the borders thereof round about. 2 Of this there shallbe forth Sanctuary five hundredth (in length) with five hundredth (〈◊〉 breadth,) all square round about, & fifty cubits round about for the suburbesthere of 3 And of this measure shalt thou measure the length of five and 〈◊〉 thousand, and the breadth of ten thousand, and in it shall be the Sanctuary, (and) the most holy place. 4 The holy portion of the land shallbe the Priests, which minister in the Sanctuary, which came near to serve the Lord: and it 〈◊〉 a place for their houses, and an holy place for the Sanctuary. 5 And (in) the five and twenty thousand of length, and the ten thousand of breadth shall the Levites that minister in the house, have their 〈◊〉 for twenty chambers. 6 Also you shall appoint the possession of the city, five thousand broad, and five and twenty thousand long over against the oblation of the holy portion: it shallbe for the whole house of Israel. 7 And (a portion shallbe) for the prince on the one side, & on that side of the oblation of the holy portion, and of the possession of the city, (even) before the oblation of the holy portion, and before the possession of the city from the West corner Westward, and from the East corner East ward, & the length (shallbe) by one of the portions from the West border unto the East border. 8 In this land shallbe his possession in Israel: & my princesshal no more oppress my people, & (the rest) of the land shall they give to the house of Israel, according to their 〈◊〉. 9 Thus 〈◊〉 the Lord God, Let it b The Prophet showeth 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 must be first 〈◊〉 a fore any good ordre can be 〈◊〉 among the people. suffice you o princes of israel leave of cruelty and oppression, and execute judgement and justice take away your exactions from my people, says the Lord God. 10 You shall have 〈◊〉 balances, and a true c 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 Were both of one 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 n dry things, that which Bath did in liquor 〈◊〉 evi. 〈◊〉. 11. Epháh, and a true 〈◊〉. 11 The Epháh & the Bath shallbe equal: a 〈◊〉 shall contain the tenth part of an Homér, & an Epháh the tenth part of an Homér: the equality thereof shallbe after the Homêr. 12 * And the shekel (shallbe) twenty gerahs, (&) King. 5. 〈◊〉. twenty 〈◊〉, and d That is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a weight 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 parts to a Mina. five & twenty shekels Exod. 36. 13. and fifteen 〈◊〉 shallbe your Manéh. Levi. 27. 15. Nomb. 〈◊〉. 13 ¶ This is the oblation that you shall offer, the sixt 〈◊〉 of an Epháh of an Homér of 〈◊〉 and you shall give the sixt part of an Epháh of an 〈◊〉 of barley. 14 Concerning the ordinance of the oil, (even) of the Bath of oil, (you shall offer) the tenth part of a Bath 〈◊〉 of the Cor [〈◊〉 Baths (are) an Homêt: for ten Baths (fill) an Homér] 15 And one lamb of two hundredth sheep out of the fat pastures of Israel for a meat offering and for a burned offering & for peace offerings to make reconciliation for them, says the Lord Gord. 16 All the people of the land shall (give) this oblation for the prince in Israel. 17 And it shall be the prince's part to give burned offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings in the solemn feasts and in the new moons, and in the Sabbaths, (and) in all the high feasts of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burned offering, and the peace offerings to make reconciliation for the house of Israel. 18 ¶ Thus says the Lord God, In the first (moaneth,) in the first (day) of e Which was Nisán, 〈◊〉 part of March & part of April. the month, thou shalt take a young bullock without blemish and cleanse the Sanctuary. 19 And the Priest shall take of the blood of the sin offering, and put it upon the posts of the house, and upon the four “ Our court. corners of the frame of the altar, and upon the posts of the gate of the inner court. 20 And so shalt thou do the seventh (day) of the month, for every one that hath erred and for him that is 〈◊〉: so shall you reconcile the house. Exod. 12. 18. 21 * In the first (month) in the fourteenth day 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 50 of the month, you shall have the Pass over a feast of seven days, (and) you shall eat unleavened bread. 22 And upon that day, shall the prince prepare for himself, & for all the people of the land, a bullock for a sin offering, 23 And in the seven days of the feast he shall make a burned offering to the Lord, (even) of seven bullocks, and seven rams without blemish daily for seu days, & an he goat daily for a sin offering. 24 And he shall prepare a meat offering of an Epháh for a bullock, an Epháh for a 〈◊〉, and an 〈◊〉 of oil for an Epháh. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 29. 〈◊〉 25 In the seventh (month,) in the fifteenth day of the month, shall he do the like 〈◊〉 the feast for seven days, according to the sin offering, according to the burned offering, and according to the meat offering, and according to the oil. CHAP. XLVI. 1 The sacrisices of the Sabbath and of the new moons. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 own which 〈◊〉 they must go in, or come out of the Temple, etc. 1 THus says the Lord God, The gate of Vers. 1. The inner court 〈◊〉 Q whereunto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the great 〈◊〉. the inner court, that turneth toward the East, shallbe shut the six working days but on the Sabbáth it shallbe opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened. 2 And the prince shall entre by the way of the porch of that gate without, and shall stand by the post of the gate, & the Priests shall make his burned offering, and his peace offerings, & he shall worship at the threshold of the gate: after, he shall go forth, but the gate shall not be shut till the evening. 3 Like wise the people of the land shall worship at the entry of this gate before the Lord on the Sabbats, & in the new moons. 4 And the burned 〈◊〉 that the prince shall offer unto the Lord on the Sabbáth day, (shallbe) six lambs without blemish, & a ram without blemish. 5 And the meat offering (shallbe) an Epháh for a ram and the meat offering for the lambs a That is, as much as he wil a gift of his hand, and an Hin of oil to an Ephâh. 6 And in the day of the new moon (itshal be) a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs and a ram: they shallbe without blemish, 7 And he shall prepare a meat offering, (even) an Epháh for a bullock, and an Epháh for a ram, and for the lambs b Meaning, as he shall think good. according as his hand shall bring, and an Hin of oil to an Epháh. 8 And when the prince shall entre, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate, & he shall go forth by the way thereof. Vers. 9 He that entereth in by the Northgate R. 〈◊〉 go out by the Southgate d and contrary, and in going forward they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 M. 9 But when the people of the land shall come before the Lord in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the North gate to worship, shall go out by the way of the South gate: and he that entereth by the way of the South gate: shall go forth by the way of the North gate, he shall not return by the way of the gate whereby he camein, but they shall go forth over against it, 10 And the prince shallbe in the mids of them he shall go in when they go in, and when they go forth, they shall go forth together 11 And in the feasts, and in the solemnites the meat offering shallbe an Epháh to a bullock, and an Ephah to a ram, & to the lambs the gift of his hand, and an Hin of oil to an Ephah. 12 Now when the prince shall make a free burned offering or peace offering freely unto the lord, one shall then open him the gate that turneth toward the East, and he shall make his burned offering and his peace offerings, as he did on the Sabbath day after, he shall go forth, and when he is go forth, one shall shut the gate. 13 Thou shalt daily make a burned offering unto the LORD of a lamb of one year without blemish: thou shalt do it every morning. 14 And thou shalt prepare a meat offering for it every mornig, the sixt part of an Epháh and the third 〈◊〉 of an 〈◊〉 of oil, to mingle with the fine sioure (this) 〈◊〉 offering shallbe continually by a perpetual or dinance unto the Lord 15 Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering and the oil every morning, for a continual burned offering. 16 ¶ Thus says the Lord God, If the prince give a gift of his inheritance unto any of his sons, it shallbe his sons (and) it shall Chap. 〈◊〉. 8. be their possession by inheritance. 〈◊〉. 9 He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 chambers, 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the Temple 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 and so 〈◊〉 to the place, Which was on the 〈◊〉 side. S which. vers, 〈◊〉 is called 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 court, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the inner court as also where the people were, was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in respect of this inner. 17 But if he give a gift of his inheritance to one of his servant, than it shallbe his to the c Which was 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. Le. 25 9 year of liberty: after, it shall return to the prince, but his inheritance shall remain to his sons for them. 18 Moreover the prince shall not d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with that 〈◊〉 that God 〈◊〉 of signed 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. take of the people's inheritance, nor thrust them out of their possession (but) he shall 'cause his sons to inherit of own possession, that my people be not scattered every man from his possession. 19 ¶ After he brought me through the entry which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the Priests, which stood toward the North: and behold, there was a place at the West side of them. 20 Then said he unto me, This is the place where the Priest shall seethe the trespass of fring and the sin offering, where they shall Vers. 21. The little court in every cor ner was forty cubits long. 7. 8. and thirty broad 8. 9 & 7. 9 bake the meat offering, that they should not bear them into the utter court, e That the people should not have to do with those things which 〈◊〉 teine to the Lord and think it law full for then to e'er them. to sancti fie the people. 21 Then he brought me forth into the utter 〈◊〉 25. About the walls of the little 〈◊〉, which were as kitchens, were little chambers for the cooks 10. court, and caused me to go by the four cor ners of the court: & behold, in every corner of the court, there (was) a court. 22 In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of forty (cubits) long & thirty broad: these four corners were of one measure. 23 And there (went) a brickwall about them, (even) about those four, and kitchens were made under the walls round about. 24 Then said he unto me, This is the kitchen where the ministers of the house shall seethe the sacrifice of the people. CHAP. XLVII. Chap. XLVII, 1 The vision of the waters that came out of the Temple. 〈◊〉. 1. The 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 under the 〈◊〉 hold issued 〈◊〉 waters, which came out of the South side, & ran 〈◊〉 the East. 〈◊〉 in the great figure. 11. 13 The coasts of the land of promise, and the division thereof by tribes. 1 AFterward he brought me unto the door of the house: and behold, a Whereby are meant the spiritual graces that should be given to the Church under the kingdom of 〈◊〉. waters issued out from under the threshold of the house Eastward: for the forefront of the house (stood) toward the East, and the waters ran down from under the right side of the house, at the South side of the altar. 2 Then brought he me out toward the North gate, and led me about by the way without unto the utter gate, by the way that turneth Eastward: and behold, there came forth waters on the right side. 3 And when the man that had the line in his hand, went for the East ward, he measured a thousand cubits, & he brought me through the waters: the waters (were) to the ankles. 4 Again he measured a thousand, and brought me through the waters the waters (were) to the knees: again he measured a thousand, and brought me through: the waters (〈◊〉) to the loins. 5 Afterwards he measured a thousand, (and it was) a b Signifying that the 〈◊〉 of God should 〈◊〉 decrease but ever abound in his Church, river, that I cold not pass over: for the waters were risen, (and) the waters did flow, (as) a river that cold not be pas sed over. 6 And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this? Then he brought me, & caused me to return to the brink of the river 7 Now when I returned, behold, at the brink of the river (were) very many c Meaning the 〈◊〉 of them that should be refreshed by the 〈◊〉 waters. trees on the one side, and on the other. 8 Then said he unto me, These water's issue out toward the East country, and run down into the plain, & shall go into (one) d Showing that the abundance of these graces should be so great, that all the world should be full thereof, which is here meant by the Persian sea or Genezareth, and the sea called 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 14 8. sea: they shall run into (another) sea, and the e The water's 〈◊〉 che of nature are salt & unwholesome, shallbe made sweet and comfortable. waters shallbe wholesome. 9 And every thing that liveth, which moveth, where soever the rivers shall come, shall live, and there shallbe a very great multitu de of fish, because these waters shall come thither: for they shallbe wholesome, and every thing shall live whether the river cometh. 10 And then the f Signifying that 〈◊〉 God bestoweth his mercies in such abundance, the ministers shall by their preaching 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉. fishers shall stand upon it, (and) from 〈◊〉 even unto g Which were 〈◊〉 at the corners of the salt or dead sea En-egláim, theishal spread out their nets: (for) their fish shallbe according to their kinds, as the fish of h They shallbe here 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and in as great abundance 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 Ocean where they 〈◊〉. the many sea, exceeding many. 11 But i 〈◊〉 is, the Wicked and 〈◊〉. the miry places thereof, & the marises thereof shall not be wholesome: thei shal be made salt pits. 12 And by this river upon the brink thereof, on this side, and on that side shall grow all “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, fruitful trees, whose leaf shall not fade, neither shall the fruit thereof fail: it shall bring for the new fruit according to his month, because their waters run out of the Sanctuary: and the fruit thereof shallbe meat, and the leaf there of shallbe for “ Or, for 〈◊〉 & sores. medicine. 13 ¶ Thus says the Lord God, This shallbe the Gene. 48. 22. border, whereby you shall inherit the land Gene. 12. 7. & 13. 5. & 〈◊〉. 18. & 26 4. according to the twelve tribes * of Israel Joseph shall have (too) portions. Deut. 34. 4. 14 And you shall inherit it, one aswell as an other * concerning the which I lift up mine hand to give it unto your fathers, and this land shall fall unto you for inheritance. 15 And this shallbe the border k By the land of promise he signifieth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whereof this was a figure, of the land toward the North side, from the main sea to ward Hethlôn as men go to Zedâdah, 16 Hamáth, Berotháh, Sibráim, which is between the border of Damascus, and the border of Hamáth (&) Hazár, Hatticón, which is by the coast of Haurán. 17 And the border from the sea shallbe Hazàr, Enán (and) the border of Damascus, & the residue of the North, Northward, and the border of Hamáth: so (shallbe) the North part. 18 But the eastside shall you measure from Haver rán, and from Damascus: and from Gilead, and from the land of Israel by jordan (and) from the border unto the East sea: and so (shallbe) the East part. 19 And the Southside (shallbe) toward Temàn from Tamár to the waters of “ Or 〈◊〉 Meribóth (in) Kadesh (and) the river to the main sea so (shallbe) the South part toward Teman. 20 The West part also (shallbe) the great sea from the border, till a man come over against Hamáth, this shallbe the West part. 21 So shall you divide this land unto you, according to the tribes of Israel. 22 And you shall divide it by lot for an inheritance unto you, and to the strangers that devil among you, which shall be get children among you, and they shallbe unto you as born in the countrei among the children of Israel l Meaning that in this 〈◊〉 king doom there should be no difference between 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 but that all should be partakers of this 〈◊〉 in their head Christ. they shall part inheritance with you in the mids of the tribes of Israel. 23 And in what tribe the stranger dwelleth, there shall you give him his inheritance, says the Lord God. CHAP. XLVIII. The lots of the tribes 9 The parts of the possession of the Priests, of the Temple, of the Levites of the city and of the prince are rehearsed. 1 NOw these are the names of the a The tribes after that they entered into the land under joshua divided the land some what otherwise then is here set forth by this vision, tribes From the Northside, to the coast toward Hethlón, as one goeth to Hamath, Hazár, Enán (and) the border of Damascus' North ward the coast of Hamáth even (from) the East side to the West shallbe a (portion) for Dan. 2 And by the border of Dan from the Eastside unto the West side, a (portion) for Asshér. 3 And by the border of Asshér from the East part even unto the West part a (portion) for Naphtali. 4 And by the border of Naphtali from the East quarter unto the West side, a (portion) for Manasseh. 5 And by the border of Manasseh from the East side unto the West side a (portion) for Ephráim. 6 And by the border of Ephráim, from the East part even unto the West part, a (portion) for Reuben. 7 And by the border of Reuben, from the East quarter unto the West quarter, (a portion) for judáh. 8 And by the border of Iudáh from the East part unto the West part b That is, the portion of the ground which they shall separate & appoint to the Lord, which shallbe divided in to three parts for the Priests, for the prince and for the city. shallbe the offering which they shall offer of five & twenty thousand (reeds) broad, and of length as one of thee (other) parts, from the East side unto the West side, and the Sanctuary shall be in the mids of it. 9 The oblation that you shall offer unto the Lord, (shallbe) of five and twenty thousand long, and of ten thousand the breadth. 10 And for them, (even) for the Priests shall be this holy oblation, toward the North five and twenty thousand (long,) and toward the West, ten thousand broad, & toward the East ten thousand broad, and toward the South five and twenty thousand long, and the Sanctuary of the Lord shall be in the mids thereof. 11 (It shallbe) for the Priests that are sanctified of the sons of * Zodôk, which have kept 〈◊〉. 44. 〈◊〉. my charge, which went not astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray. 12 Therefore (this) oblation of the land that is offered, shallbe there's, (as) a thing most 〈◊〉 by the border of the Levites. 13 And over against the border of the Priests the Levites (shall have) five & twenty thousand long, and ten thousand broad: all the length (shallbe) five and twenty thousand, and the breadth ten thousand. 14 And they shall not fell of it, neither change it, nor ab alienate the first fruits of the land: for it is holy unto the Lord 15 And the five thousand that are left in the breadth over against the five and twenty thousand, shallbe a profane place for the city, for housing, and for suburbs, and the city shallbe in the mids thereof. 16 And these shallbe the measures thereof, the North part five hundredth and four thousand, and the South part c Meaning, that it should be square. five hundredth and four thousand, and of the East part five hundredth & four thousand, & the West part five hundredth, and four thousand. 17 And the suburbs of the city shallbe toward the North two hundredth and fifty & toward the South two hundredth & fifty, and toward the East two hundredth & fifty, and toward the West two hundredth & fifty. 18 And the residue in length over against the oblation of the holy portion (shallbe) tene thousand East ward, and ten thousand West ward: and it shallbe over against the oblation of the holy portion, and the increase there of shall be for food unto them that serve in the city. 19 And they that serve in the city, (shallbe) of all the tribes of Israel that shall serve therein. 20 All the oblation (shallbe) five and twenty thousand with d Every way 〈◊〉 shallbe five & 〈◊〉 tie thousand. five and twenty thousand: you shall offer this oblation four square for the Sanctuary, and for the possession of the city. 21 And the residue (shallbe) for the prince on the one side and on the other of the oblation of the Sanctuary, and of the possession of the city, over against the five and twenty thousand of the oblation toward the East border, & Westward over against the five and twenty thousand toward the West border, over against (shallbe) for the portion of the prince this shallbe the holy oblation and the house of the Sanctuary (shallbe) in the mids thereof. 22 Moreover, from the possession of the Levites, & from the possession of the city, that which is in the mids shallbe the princes: between the border e So that 〈◊〉 was on the North side of the Princes and Levites 〈◊〉, and Benjamin on the South side. of Iudáh, & between the border of Benjamin shallbe the princes 23 And the rest of the tribes (shallbe thus: from the East part unto the West part Benjamin (shallbe a portion.) 24 And by the border of Benjamin, from the East side unto the West side Simeôn (a portion.) 25 And by the border of Simeôn from the East part unto the West part Ishakár (a portion.) 26 And by the border of Ishakár from the East side unto the West, Zebulún (a portion.) 27 And by the border of Zebulún from the East part unto the West part, Gad a (portion.) 28 And by the border of Gad at the South side, toward f Which is here taken for dumea. Temáth, the border shallbe even from g Which was lericho the city of palm trees. Tamár (unto) the waters of; Meribáth (in) Kadesh, (and) to the h Meaning, Nilus that runneth into the sea called 〈◊〉. river, (that runneth) into the main sea. 29 This is the land, which you shall distribute unto the tribes of Israel for inheritance, and these are their portions, says the Lord God. 30 And these are the bounds of the city, on the North side five hundredth, & four thousand measures. 31 And the gates of the city (shallbe) after the names of the tribes of Israel, the gates Northward, one gate of Reuben, one gate of Iudáh, (and) one gate of Levi. 32 And at the East side five hundredth & four thousand, and three gates, and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, (and) one gate of Dan. 33 And at the South side, five hundredth and four thousand measures, and three ports, one gate of Simeôn, one gate of Ishakár, (and) one gate of Zebulún. 34 At the West side, five hundredth and four thousand, (with) their three gates, one gate of Gad, one gate of Asher, (and) one gate of Naphtali. 35 (It was) round about eighteen thousand (measures,) and the name of the city from that day (shallbe,) ” Ebr. jehonah shammah. The Lord is there. DANIEL. THE ARGUMENT. THe great providence of God, and his singular mercy toward his Church are most lively here set forth, who never leaveth his destitute, but now in their greatest miseries hnd afflictions giveth them Prophets, as Ezekiél, and Daniel, whom he adorned with such graces of his holy spirit, that Daniel above all other had most special reuclations of such things as should come to the Church, even from the time that they were in captivity, to the last end of the world, & to the general resurrection, as of the four monarchs and empires of all the world, to wit, of the Babylonians, 〈◊〉, Grecians, and Romans Also of the 〈◊〉 number of the times even unto Christ, when all ceremonies and sacrifices should cease, because he should be the accomplisment thereof: moreover he showeth Christ's office and the cause of his death which was by his sacrifice to take away sins, and to bring everlasting life. And as from the beginning God ever exercised his people under the cross, so he teacheth here, that after that Christ is offered, he will still leave this exercise to his Church until the dead rise again, and Christ gather his into his kingdom in the heavens. CHAP. I 1 The captivity of jehoiakim King of Iudáh. 4 The King chooseth certain young men of the jews to learn his law. 5 They have the King's ordinary appointed. 8 But they abstain from it. 1 IN the a Read 2. King. 24 〈◊〉 and jere. 25. 1. third year of reign of jehoiakim King of Iudáh, came Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babel unto jerusalém, and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave jehoiakim King of Iudáh into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God, which he carried into the land of b Which was a plain by Babylon where was the Temple of their great God. & is here taken for Babylon. Shinár, to the house of his God, and he brought the vessels into his god's treasury. 3 And the King spoke unto c Who was as master of the wards. Ashpenáz the master of his d He calleth them 〈◊〉 whom the King 〈◊〉 and brought up to be rulers of other country's 〈◊〉. eunuchs, that he should bring (certain) of the children of Israel, of the e His purpose was 〈◊〉 keep them as 〈◊〉, and that 〈◊〉 might she we 〈◊〉 self victorious and also by their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉, they might 〈◊〉 rather him 〈◊〉 the jews & 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 able to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him as 〈◊〉 in their land: 〈◊〉 by this 〈◊〉 the jews 〈◊〉 be better 〈◊〉 in subjection 〈◊〉 otherwise 〈◊〉 procure 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 noblemen. King's seed, and of the princes: 4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well f The King 〈◊〉 three things, that they should be of noble birth, that they should be 〈◊〉 and learned 〈◊〉 that they should 〈◊〉 of a strong and 〈◊〉 nature that they might do him 〈◊〉 service: this he did for his own 〈◊〉 therefore it is not to praise his liberality: yet in this he is worthy praise, that he esteemed 〈◊〉, and knew that it was a necessary mean to govern by. favoured, and instructin all wisdom, and well seen in knowledge, and able to utter knowledge, and such as were able to stand in the King's palace, and whom they might teach the g That they might 〈◊〉 their own religion, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, to serve him the better to his purpose: 〈◊〉 it is not to be thought that Daniel did learn any knowledge that was not Godlyes' 〈◊〉 all points he refused the abuse of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, in so 〈◊〉 that he would not 〈◊〉 the meat which the King appointed him, but was 〈◊〉 to learn the knowledge of natural things. learning, and the tongue of the Chaldeans. 5 And the King appointed them provision every day of a h That by their good 〈◊〉 they mighty learn to forget the mediocrity of their own people. portion of the King's meat, and of the wine, which he drank, so nourishing theni three year, that at the end there of, they might stand k Aswell to serve at the table, as in other offices. before the King, 6 Now among these were (certain) of the children of Iudáh, Daniel, Hananiáh, Mishaél To the intent that in this time they might both 〈◊〉 the manners of the 〈◊〉 and also their tongue. and Azariáh. 7 Unto whom the chief of the eunuchs l That they might altogether forget their religion: for the jews gave their children names, which might ever put them in remembrance of some point of religion: therefore this was a great tentation and a sign of 〈◊〉 which they were not able to resist. gave (other) names: for he called Daniel, Belteshazár, and Hananiáh, Shadrách, and Mishaél, Meshách, & Azariáh, Abednegó. 8 ¶ But Daniel had determined in his heart, that he would not m Not that he thought any religion to be in the 〈◊〉 or drink (for afterward he 〈◊〉) but 〈◊〉 the King should not entice him by this sweet poison to for get his religion & aceustomed sobriety, and that in his meat & drink he might daily 〈◊〉 bred of 〈◊〉 people he was: & Daniel bringeth this in to she we how God from the beginning assisted him with his Spirit, and at length called him to be a Prophet. defile himself with the portion of the King's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he required the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 [Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the chief of the eunuchs.] 10 And the chief of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, n He supposed they did this for religion which was 〈◊〉 to the Babylonians, and therefore herein he representeth them, which are of no religion: for neither he would condemn 〈◊〉 nor maintain his own. I fear my Lord the King, who hath appointed your meat & your drink: therefore if he see your faces worse liking then the (other) children, which are of your sort, then shall you make me loose mine head unto the King. 11 Then said Daniel to Melzár, whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiáh, Mishaêl, and Azariáh, 12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, o Meaning, that within this space he might have the trial, and that no man should be able to discern 〈◊〉 and thus he spoke, being moved by the 〈◊〉 of God. tene days, and let them give us p Not 〈◊〉 was a thing abominable to eat dentie 〈◊〉 and to drink wine, as both before and after they 〈◊〉, but if they should have hereby been won to the King and have 〈◊〉 their own religion, that meat and drink had been 〈◊〉. pulse to eat, and water to drink. 13 Then let our countenances beloked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the King's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. 14 So he consented to them in this matter, & proved them ten days. 15 And at the end of ten days, their q This bore feeding and that also of 〈◊〉 when he fled from the court of Egypt, declareth that we must live in such sobriety as God doth call us unto, seeing he will make it more 〈◊〉 unto us, than all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his blessing only 〈◊〉. countenances appeared fairer, and in ” Ebr. fatter in 〈◊〉. better liking then all the children's, which did eat the portion of the King's meat. 16 Thus Melzár took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse. 17 As for these four children, God gave the knowledge, and understanding in all learning r Meaning, in the liberal sciences, & natural knowledge, and not in the magical 〈◊〉 which are 〈◊〉 bidden, Deut, 18. 11. and wisdom: also he gave Daniel understanding of all s So that he 〈◊〉 was a Prophet & none of the other: for by dreams & visions God appeared to his Prophets, Nomb. 12. 6. visions and dreams. 18 Now when the time was t Of the three years above mentioned ver. 5. expired, that the King had appointed to bring them in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them before Nebuchadnezzar. 19 And the King communed with them: and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiáh, Mishaél, and Azariáh: therefore stood they before the King. 20 And in all matters of wisdom, (&) understanding that the King inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the enchanters (and) astrologians, that were in all his realm. 21 And Daniêl was unto u That is, he was esteemed in Babylon as a Prophet so long as that common wealth stood. the first year of King Cyrus. CHAP. II 1 The dream of Nebuchadnezzar. 13 The King commands all the wise men of Babylón to be slain because they cold not interpret his dream. 16 Daniel requireth time to solute the question. 24 Daniel is brought unto the King and she 〈◊〉 him his dream and the interpretation thereof. 44 Of the everlasting kingdom of Christ 1 ANd in the a The father & the son were both called by this name, so that this is meant of the son, when he reigned 〈◊〉 for he reigned also after a sort with his father. second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed b Not that he had many dreams, but because many matters were contained in this dream. dreams where with his Spirit was c Because it was so rare and strange a dream that he had not had the like. troubled, and his d He was so heavy with sleep that he begun to sleep again, Some read, and his sleep was broken from him. sleep was upon him. 2 Then the King commanded to call the enchanters, and the astrologians and the sorcerers, and the e For all these astrologers and 〈◊〉 cerers called themselves by this name of honour as though all the wisdom and knowledge of the country 〈◊〉 upon them, and that all other countries were void of the same. Chaldeans for to show the King his dreams: so they came and stood before the King. 3 And the King said unto them, I have dreamt a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream. 4 Then spoke the Chaldeans to the King in the f That is, in the Sy 〈◊〉 tongue which differed not much from the 〈◊〉. saveit seemed to be more 〈◊〉, & therefore the learned used to speak it: as the jewish writers do to this day. Aramites language, O King, live for ever she we thy servants thy dream, & we shall she we the interpretation. 5 (And) the King answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is go from me. If you will not make me understand the dream with the interpretation thereof, you g This is a 〈◊〉 reward of their 〈◊〉 (which vaunted of them selves that they had 〈◊〉 knowledge of all things) that they should be proven fools and that to then 〈◊〉 shame and confusion. shall be drawn in pieces, and your houses shallbe made a jakes. 6 But if you declare the dream and the inter pretation thereof, you shall receive of me gifts and rewards, & great honour: therefore show me the dream & the interpretation of it. 7 They answered again, & said, Let the King she we h Here in appeared their ignorance that not withstanding their brags, yet were they not able to tell the dream, except he entered them into the matter, and therefore they would pretend knowledge where was but 〈◊〉 and so as deludets of the people, they were 〈◊〉 to dye. his servants the dream, & we will declare the interpretation thereof. 8 (Then) the King answered, & said, I know certainly that you ” Ebr. redeem the time. would gain the time, because you see the thing is go from me. 9 But if you will not declare me the dream, there is but one judgement for you: for you have prepared lying and corrupt words, to speak before me till the time changed therefore tell the dream, that I may know if you can declare me the interpretation thereof. 10 (Then) the Chaldeans answered before the King, and said, There is no man upon earth that can declare the King's matter: yea: there is neither King nor prince nor Lord that asked such things at an enchanter or astrologian or Chaldean. 11 For it is a rare things that the King requireth, and there is none other that can declare it before the King, except the gods whose dwelling is not with flesh. 12 For this cause the King was angry and in greatfurie, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babel. 13 ¶ And when sentence was given the wise men were slain: and they i Which 〈◊〉 that God would not have his servant joined in the company of these sorcerers, & astrologers, which: arts were wicked, and therefore just lie aught to die, though the King did it upon 〈◊〉 rage and no zeal. sought Daniel & his fellows to be put to death. 14 Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Ariôch the King's “ Or, the captain of the guard. chief steward, which was go for the to put to death the wise men of Babel. 15 (Yea) he answered and said unto Ariôch the King's captain, Why is the sentence so hasty from the King? Then Arióch declared the thing to Daniel, 16 So Daniel went and desired the King that he would give him leisure & that he would show the King the interpretation thereof 17 ¶ Then Daniel went to his house and showed the matter to Han aniah, Mishaél, and Azariáh his companions. Psal 113 2. & 〈◊〉. 18 18 That they should be seche the God of heaven for grace in this secret, that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babel. 19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision by night: therefore Daniel prai sed the God of heaven. 20 And Daniel answered and said, * The Name of God be praised for ever and ever. for wisdom and strength are his. 21 And he changes the times and seasons: he taketh a way Kings he setteth up Kings he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand. 22 He discovereth the deep and secret things he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the k He 〈◊〉 that man hath 〈◊〉 wisdom not knowledge but very dark blindness, and ignorance of himself: for it 〈◊〉 only of God, that understandeth any thing. light dwelleth with him. 23 I thank thee and praise thee, o thou God of my l To whom thou madest thy premes, and who lived in thy fear, whereby he 〈◊〉 death all other gods. fathers, that thou hast given me wisdom and m Meaning power to interpret it. strength, and hast showed me now the thing that we desired of thee for thou hast declared unto us the King's matter. 24 ¶ Therefore Daniel went unto Arióch whom the King had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babel: he went and said thus unto him. Destroy not n Whereby appeareth that many were 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 13. and the 〈◊〉 at Daniels offer were preserved on 〈◊〉 that Daniel favoured their wicked prefession, but that he had respect to equity because the King 〈◊〉 according to his wicked affection and not considering, if their 〈◊〉 was lawful or no the wise men of Babel, (but) bring me before the King, and I will declare unto the King the interpretation. 25 Then Arióch brought Daniel before the King in all haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the children of judah that were brought captives, that will declare unto the King the interpretation. 26 Then answered the King, and said unto Daniel, whose Name was Belteshazzár, Art thou able to she we me the dream, which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof? 27 Daniel answered in the presence of the King, and said, The secret which the King hath demanded, can neither the wise, the astrologians, the in chanters, (nor) the soothsayers declare unto the King. 28 But there is a GOD in o He affirmeth that man by reason and art is nor able to attain to the cause of God's secrets, but the understanding only thereof: must come of God: whereby he smiteth the King with a certain fear and 〈◊〉 of God that he might be the more apt to receive the hve mysteries, hat should be reveised. heaven that revealeth secrets, and showeth the King Nebuchadnezzar what shallbe in the latter days. Thy dream, and the things which thou hast seen in thy head upon thy bed, is this. 29 O King, when thou waste in thy bed, thoughts came into thy (mind,) what should come to pass here after, and he that revealeth secrets, telleth thee, what shall come. 30 As p Because he had said that God only must reveal the signification of this dream, the King might have asked, Why Daniel did enterprise to inter prete it, and therefore he sheweth, that he was, but God's minister, & had no gifts, but such as God had given him to set forth his glory. for me, this secret is not showed me for any wisdom that I have, more than any other living, but only to show the King the interpretation, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. 31 O King, thou sawest, and behold, there (was) a great image: this great image whose glory was so excellent, stood before thee, and the form thereof (was) terrible. 32 This images head was of fine q By gold, silver, brass, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 meant the Chaldean, Persian, 〈◊〉, and Roman kingdom, which should successively tule all the World till Christ (Which is here called the stone) come himself, and destroy the last: and this was to assure the jews, that their afflictions should not end With the empire of the Chaldeans but that they should patiently abide the cóming of Messiah, which should be at the end of this fourth monarchy. gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, 33 His legs of iron, (and) his feet (were) part of iron, and part of clay. 34 Thou beheldest it till a stone was cut with out hands, which smote the image upon his feet, that were of iron and clay, and broke them to pieces. 35 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver and the gold broken all together, & become like the chaff of the summer floors, and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image, become a great mountain, and filled the whole earth. 36 This is the dream, and we will declare before the King the interpretation thereof. 37 ¶ O King, thou art a King of Kings: for the GOD of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, & strength, and glory. 38 And in all (places) where the children of men devil, the beasts of the field, and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thy hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all thou art r Daniel leaveth out thekingdome of the Assyrians, Which Was before the Babylonian both because it was not a monarchy and general empire, and also because he would declare the things, that Were to come, to the coming of Christ for the comfort of the elect among these wondered alterations: and he calleth the Babylonian kingdom the golden head because in respect of the other three, it was the beil, and yet was of itself Wicked and cruel. this head of gold. 39 And after the shall rise another kinngdome s Meaning, the Persians, Which Were not inferior in dignity power, and riches butwere Worse touching ambition 〈◊〉, and all kind of vice: showing, that the world should grow Worse, & worse, till it Was restored by Christ. in feriour to thee (of silver) and another t That is, of the Macedonians shall be of brass not alluding to the hardness thereof, but to the vileness in respect of silver. third kingdom) shallbe) of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth. 40 And the fourth kingdom shallbe strong as iron for as iron breaketh in pieces, & subdueth all things, and as iron bruiseth all these things (so) shall it break in u That is, the Roman empire shall subdue all these other afore named, with after Alexander Were divided into the Macedonians, Gre cians, Syrians and Egyptians. pieces and bruise (all.) 41 Where as thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potter's clay, and part of iron: the kingdom shallbe x They shall have civil wars and continual discords among themselves. divided, but there shallbe in it of the strength of the iron, as thou sawest the iron mixed with the clay, (and) earth. 42 And (as) the toes of the feet (were) part of iron, & part of clay (so) shall the kingdom be partly strong, and partly broken. 43 And where as thou sawest iron mixed with clay (and) earth, they shall mingle themselves with y They shall by marriages, and affinities think to make themselves strong: yet shall they never be joined in hearts. the seed of men but they shall not join one with another as iron can not be mixed with clay, 44 And in the days of these Kings, shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which z His purpose is to show, that all the kingdoms of the world are 〈◊〉, & that the kingdom of Christ shall only remain for ever. shall never be destroyed: and this king do me shall not be given to another people, but it shall break, and destroy all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever. 45 Where as thou sawest, that the a Meaning Christ Who Was sent of God, and not set up by man, whose kingdom at the beginning should be small, & without beauty to man's judgement, but should at length grow & filth whole earth, which he calleth a great mountain, as vers. 35. And this kingdom, Which is not one lie referred to the person of Christ, but also to the Whole body of his Church, & to every member thereof shallbe eternal: for the Spirit that is in them, is life eternal. Rome, 8. 10. stone was cut of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver and the gold (so) the great God hath showed the King, what shall come to pass here after, & the dream (is) true, & the interpretation thereof (is) sure 46 ¶ Then the King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and b Though this humbling of the King seemed to deserve commendation yet because he joined God's honour With the Prophets it is to be reproved & Daniel herein erred if he suffered it, but it is credible that Daniel admonished him of his fault and did not suffer it. bowed himself unto Daniel, and commanded that they should offermeat offerings, and sweet odours unto him. 47 (Also) the King answered unto Daniel, & said (I know) of a truth that your c This confession was but asudden motion, as it was also in Pharaoh. Exod. 9 28. but his heart was not touched as appeared soneafterward. God is a God of gods, and the Lord of Kings, & the reveiler of secrets, seeing thou coldest open this secret. 48 So the King made Daniel a great man, & gave him many and great d Not that the Prophet was desirous of gifts or honour, but because by this means 〈◊〉 might relicue his poor brethren which were grievously oppressed in this their captivirie, and also had received them, left he should offend this cruel King which willingly gave the. gifts, He made him governor over the whole province of Babel, and chief of the rulers (and) above all the wise men of Babel. 49 Then Daniel e He didnot this for their private profit, but that the Whole Church which Was then there in affliction, might have some release & by this benefit made request to the King and he Set Shadrách, Meshách, and Abednegó over the charge of the province of Babel: but Daniel (sat) in the f Meaning, that either he was a judge, or that he had the Whole authority, so that none cold be admitted to the King's presence, but by him. gate of the King. CHAP. III 1 The King setteth up a golden image, 8 Certain are accused because they despised the King's commandment, and are put into a burning oven. 25 By belief in God they are delivered from the fire. 26 Nebuchad-nezzar confesseth the power of God after the sight of the miracle. 1 Nebuchadnezzar the King made a Under pretence of religion, and bo lines in making an image to his idol Bel, he sought his own ambition and vain glory: and this declareth that he was not touched with the true fear of God before, but that he confessed him on a sudden motion as the wicked, when they are overcome With the greatness of his Works The Greek interpreters writ, that this Was done 18 years after the dream, & as may appear the King feared left the jews by their religion should have altered the slate of his common wealth, and therefore he meant to bring all to one kingdom of religion, and so rather sought his own quietness, than God's glory. an image of gold, whose height (was) threescore cubits, (and) the breadth there of six cubits, he set it up in the plain of Durá, in the province of Babel. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the King sent for the to gather together the nobles, the princes and the dukes, the judges, the receivers, the counsullers, the officers, and all the governors of the provinces, that they should come to the b Showing, that the idol is not known for an idol so long as he is with the workman but when the ceremonies and customs are recited, & used and the consent of the people is there, then of a black they think they have made a god. dedication of the image, which Nebuchadnezzar the c This was sufficient with the Wicked at all times to approve their religion, if the King's authority were all ledged for the esta blishement thereof not considering, in the mean season what Godsworde did permit. King had set up. 3 So the nobles, princes, and dukes, the judges, the receivers, the counsellors, the officers, and all the governors of the provinces were assembled unto the dedicating of the image, that Nebuchadnezzar the King had set up and they stood before the image, which Nebuchadnezzar had set up 4 Then an herald cried aloud, Be it known to you, o people, d These are the two dangerous weapons where with Satan 〈◊〉 fight against the children of God, the consent of the multitude and that 〈◊〉 of the punishment: for though some feared God, yet the multitude, which consented to the wickedness, astonished them: and here he King 〈◊〉 not an inward consent, but an outward gesture, that the jews might by little and 〈◊〉 learn to forget their true religion. nations, and languages, 5 that when you hear the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harp, sack but, psalteris, dulcimer, and all iustruments of music, you fall down and worship the golden image, that Nebuchad- 〈◊〉 the King hath set up. 6 And whosoever falls not down and worshippeth, shall the same hour be cast into the mids of an hot fiery furnace. 7 Therefore assoon as all the people herded the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harp, sackebut, psaltery, and all instruments of music, all the people, nations, and languages fell down, and worshipped the golden image, that Nebuchadnezzar the King had set up. 8 ¶ By reason whereof at that same time come men of the Chaldeans, and grievously accused the jews. 9 (For) they spoke and said to the King Nebuchadnezzar, O King, live for ever. 10 Thou, o King, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, trumpet, haps, sack but, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all instruments of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image. 11 And who soever falls not down, and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the mids of an hot fiery furnace. 12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the charge of the province of Babel, e It seemeth, 〈◊〉 they named not Daniel because he was greatly in the King's favou, thin king if these three had been destroyed, they might have had better occasion to accuse Daniel: & this declareth that this policy of erecting this image was in vented by the ma licious flatteters, which sought nothing, but the destruction of the jews, Whom they accused of rebellion and ingratitude. Shadrách, Meshàch, and Abednego: these men, o King, have not regarded thy commandment, neither will they serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image, that thou hast set up. 13 ¶ Then Nebuchadnezzar in (his) anger and wrath commanded that they should bring Shadrách, Meshách, and Abednegó: so these men were brought before the King. 14 (And) Nebuchadnezzar spoke, and said unto them, What disordre? will not you, Shadrách, Meshách, and Abednegó serve my god nor worship the golden image, that I have set up? 15 f Signifying, that he would receive them to grace, If they would now at the length obey his decree. Now therefore are you ready when you hear the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harp, sackebut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all instruments of music, to fall down, and worship the image, which I have made? for if you worship it not, you shallbe cast immediately into the mids of an hot fiery furnace: for who is that God that can deliver you out of mine hands? 16 Shadrách, Meshách, and Abednegó answer read and said to the King, O Nebuchadnezzár we g For they should have done 〈◊〉 to God, if they should have doubted in 〈◊〉 is holy cause, & therefore they say that they are resolved to die for God's cause. are not careful to answer thee in this matter. 17 Behold, our God whom we serve, is h They ground on two points, first in the power and providence of God over them, & secondly on their cause which was God's glory, and the testifying of his truete ligion, with their blood & so make open confession, that they Will not so much as outwardly consene to 〈◊〉. able to deliver us from the hot fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thy hand, o King. 18 But if not, be it known to thee, o King, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image, which thou hast set up. 19 ¶ Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of rage, and the form of his visage was changed against 〈◊〉 Meshách, and Abednegó: (therefore) he charged and commanded that they should heat the furnace at once seven i This declareth that the more, that tyranes' rage, and the more Witty the shewethen selurs in inventing strange, and cruel punishments, the more is glorified God glorified by his servants to Who me he giveth patience and constancy to abide the 〈◊〉 of their punishment: forether he delivereth them from death or else for this life giveth them a better times more than it was wont to be heat, 20 And he charged the most valiant men of war that were in his army, to bind Shadrach, Meshách, and Abednegó, (&) to cast them into the hot fiery furnace. 21 So these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, & their cloaks, with their (other) garments, and cast into the mids of the hot fiery furnace. 22 Therefore, because the King's commandment was strait, that the furnace should be exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slay those men that brought forth Shadrach, Meshách, and Abednegó. 23 And these three men Shadrách, Meshách and Abednegó fell down bound into 〈◊〉 mids of the hot fiery furnace. 24 ¶ Them Nebuchadnezzar the King was astonished & rose up in haste, (and) spoke, & said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the mids of the fire? Who answered and said unto the King, It is true, o King. 25 (And) he answered, and said, Lo, I see four men lose, walking in the mids of the fire, and they have no hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the k For the Angels were called the sons of God, because of their 〈◊〉: therefore the King called this Angel, whom God sent to comfort his in these great 〈◊〉, the son of God. son of God. 26 Then the King Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the hot fiery furnace, (&) spoke and said, Shadrách, Meshách and Abednegó, the servants of the high God go forth and come (hither:) so Shadrách, Meshách and Abednegó l This commendeth their obedience un to God that they would not for any fear depart out of this furnace till the time was appointed, as Noáh remained in the Ark 〈◊〉 the Lord called him forth. came forth of the mids of the fire. 27 Then the nobles, princes and dukes, and the King's counsellors came together to see these men, because the fire had no power over their bodies: for not an here of their head was burned, neither was their coats changed, nor any smell of fire came upon them. 28 (Wherefore) Nebuchadnezzar spoke & said, m He was moved by the greatness of the miracle to prai se God, but his heart was not tou 〈◊〉. And here we see that miracles are not sufficient to 〈◊〉 men to God, but that doctrine must chief be adjoined, without the which there can be no faith. Blessed (be) the God of Shadrách Meshách and Abednegó, who hath sent his Angel, and delivered his servants, that put their trust in him, and have changed the King's commandment, and yielded their bodies rather than they would serve or worship any god, save their own God. 29 Therefore I make a decree, that every people, nation, and language, which speak any n If this heathen King moved by God's 〈◊〉, woldenorse blasphemy unpunished, but made a Law and set a punishment to such e transgresser 〈◊〉 te aught all they that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, take order that such impiety 〈◊〉 not, jest according as their knowledge and charge is greater, so they suffer double punishment. blasphemy against the God of Shadrách, Meshách and Abednegó, shall be drawn in pieces, and their houses shall be made a jakes, because there is no god that can deliver after this sort. 30 Then the King promoted Shadráche, Meshách and Abednegó in the province of Babel. 31 Nebuchadnezzar King unto all people, nations and languages, that devil in all the o Meaning, so far as his dominion extended. world, Peace be multiplied unto you: 32 I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders, that the high God hath wrought toward me. 33 How great are his signs, and how mighty are his wonders p Read Chap. 2. 44 his kingdom (is) an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion (is) from generation to generation. CHAP. four 2 Another dream of Nebuchadnezzar which Daniel declareth. 29 The Prophet declareth how of a proud King he should become as a beast 31 After, he confesseth the power of God and is restored to his former dig nitie. 1 I Nebuchadnezzar being at a There was no trouble that might 'cause me to dream, & therefore it came only of God rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace, 2 Saw a b This was another dream besides that which he saw of the four empires: for Daniel both declared what that dream was, & what it meant, and here 〈◊〉 only expoundeth the dream. dream, which made me a frayed, and the thoughts upon my bed, and the visions of mine head troubled me. 3 Therefore made I a decree, that th' ei should bring all the wise men of Babel before me that they might declare unto me the inter pretation of the dream. 4 So came the enchanters, the astrologians the Chaldeans and the south sayers, to whom I told the dream, but c In that that 〈◊〉 sent abroad to others whose ignorance in times past he had experimented, & 〈◊〉 Daniel which was ever ready at hand, 〈◊〉 declareth the 〈◊〉 re of the ungodie which never 〈◊〉 to the servants of God, but for very 〈◊〉, and then they spare no flat tering. they cold not, show me the interpretation thereof. 5 Till at the last Daniel came before me [whose name (was) d This, no doubt was a great grief to Daniel not one lie to have his name changed, but to be called by the name of a vile idol, which thing 〈◊〉 chadnezzar did to make him forget the true religion of God. Belte shazzár, according to the name of my god, which hath the spirit of the holy gods in him] and before him I told the dream, (saying) 6 O Belteshazzár, e Which also was a great grief to the Prophet to be numbered among the 〈◊〉 and men whose practices were wicked and contraty to God's word. chief of the enchanters, because I know, that the spirit of the holy gods isin thee, & no secret troubleth thee tell me the visions of my dream, that I have seen and the interpretation thereof. 7 Thus (were) the visions of mine head in my bed, And behold, I saw a f By the tre, is signified the dignity of a King, who me God 〈◊〉 to be a defence for all kind of men, and whose state is profitable foreman kind. tre in the mids of the earth and the height thereof (was) great. 8 A great tre and strong, and the height the reofreached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the ends of all the earth. 9 The boughs thereof (were) fair and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all: it made a shadow under it for the beasts of the field, and the fowls of the heaven dwelled in the boughs thereof, and all flesh fed of it. 10 I saw in the visions of mine head upon my bed, and behold, a g Meaning, the Angel of God, which neither eateth not sleepeth, but is ever ready to do Gods will & is not infect with man's corruption but is ever holy: & in that that he commandeth to 〈◊〉 downeth is tre, he knew that it should not 〈◊〉 cut down by man but by God, watchemanand an holy one came down from heaven, 21 And cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tre, and break of his branches, shake of his leaves, and scattre his fruit, that the beasts may flee: from under it, and the fowls from his branches. 12 Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, and with a band of iron and brass (bind it) among the grass of the field, and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion (be) with the beasts among the grass of the field. 13 h Hereby he means that Nehuchad-nezzàr should not only for a timeloose his kingdom, but be like a beast. Let his heart be changed from man's (nature,) and let a beasts heart be given unto him, and let seven times be passed overhim. 14 i God hath 〈◊〉 this judgement & the whole army of heaven have as it were sub scribe dunto it, like as also they desire the execution of his decree against all them that life up themselves against God. The sentence (is) according to the decree of the watchmen, and according to the word of the holy one's: the demand (was answered,) to the intent that living men may know, that the most high hath power over the kingdom of men, & giveth it to whom soever he will, and appointeth over it the most abject among men. 15 This is the dream, (that) I King Nebuchadnezzar have seen: therefore thou, o belt shazzár, declare the interpretation thereof. for all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to show me the interpretation: but thou art able, for the spirit of the holy gods (is) in thee. 16 ¶ Then Daniel [whose name (was) Belteshazzár] held his k He was troubled for the 〈◊〉 meant of God which he saw 〈◊〉 ned against the King: and so the Prophets used on the one part to denounce Gods judgements for the zeal they bore to his glory, & on the other part to have 〈◊〉 upon man, & also to 〈◊〉 that they should be subject to God's 〈◊〉, if he did not regard them with pity peace by the space of one hour, and his thoughts troubled him, (and) the King spoke & said, Belteshazzár let neither the dream, nor the interpretation thereof trouble thee. Belteshazzár answered andsaid, My lord, the dream (be) to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thy enemies. 17 The tre that thou sawest, which was great and mighty, whose height teached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof through all the world. 18 Whose leaves (were) fair and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all, under the which the beasts of the field dwelled, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven did sit. 19 It is thou, o King, that art great and mighty: for thy greavess is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, & thy dominion to the ends of the earth. 20 Where as the King saw a watchman, & an holy one, that came down from heaven, and said, Hew down the tre and destroy it, yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, and with a band of iron and brass (bind) it among the grass of the field, and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, l Whereby he means a long space, as seven 〈◊〉. Some interpre teseven months, and others seven weeks: but it seemeth he meant of years. till seven times pass over him. 21 This (is) the interpretation, o King, and it is the decree of the most high, which is come upon my lord the King. 22 That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shallbe with the beasts of the field they shall make thee to eat grass as the m Not that his shape or form was changed into a beast, but that he was either stricken mad, and so avoided man's company, or was cast out for his tyranny and so wandered among the beasts and are herbs and grass. oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven: and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know, that ⁿ the most high beareth rule over the kingdom of men & giveth it to whom soever he wil 23 Where as they said, that one should leave the stump of the tre roots, thy king doom shall oh Daniel showeth the cause why God thus punished him. remain unto thee: after that thou shalt know, that the heavens have the rule. 24 Wherefore, o King, let my counsel be acce ptable unto thee, and o Cease from 〈◊〉 God to anger any longer by thy sins, that he may mitigate his punishment, if thou show 〈◊〉 thy upright life that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 faith and repentance. break of thy sins by righteousness, and thy iniquities by mercy toward the poor: lo, let there be an p Suffer the errors of thy former life to be redressed. healing of thy error. 25 All these things shall come upon the King Nebuchad-nezzar. 26 ¶ At the end of twelve q After that Daniel had declared this vision: and this his 〈◊〉 declared 〈◊〉 it is not in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to God, 〈◊〉 his Spirit move him seeing that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 threatenings cold not move him to repent. month he walked in the royal palace of Babel. 27 (And) the King spoke and said, Is not this great Babel, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honour of my majesty? 28 While the word (was) in the King's mouth a voice came down from heaven (saying) O King Nebuchadnezzár, to thee be it spo ken, Thy kingdom is departed from thee 29 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling (shallbe) with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass, as the oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou knowest, that the most high beareth rule over the kingdom of men, and giveth it unto whom soever he wil 30 The very same hour was this thing fulfilled upon Nebuchad-nezzar, and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as the oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown as eagles (feathers) and his nails like birds (claws.) 31 And at the end of (these) r When the term of these seven years was accomplished. days I Nebuchadnezzar lift up mine eyes unto heaven and mine understanding was restored unto me, and I gave thanks unto the most Chap. 7. 14. high, and I praised and honoured him that mich. 4. 11. luk. 〈◊〉. 33. liveth for ever, * whose power (is) an everlasting power, and his kingdom (is) from generation to generation. 32 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and according to his s He confesseth 〈◊〉 will to be the rule of all justice and a most per 〈◊〉 Law where by he governeth both man & 〈◊〉 gels, and 〈◊〉, so that 〈◊〉 aught to 〈◊〉, or ask a 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉, but only to stand 〈◊〉 there with & give him the glory. will he worketh in the army of heaven, and in the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, nor say unto him, What dost thou? 33 At the same time was mine understanding restored unto me, and (I returned) to the honour of my kingdom: my glory and my beauty was restored unto me, and my counsellors t By whom it seemeth that he had been put from his kingdom before and my princes sought unto me, and I was established in my kingdom, and my 〈◊〉 was augmented toward me. 34 Now (therefore) I Nebuchadnezzar u He doth not only praise God for his deliverance, but also confesseth his fault that God may only have the glory & man the 〈◊〉, & that be may be 〈◊〉 and man castdowne. prai se, and extol and magnify the king of, whose works are all truth, and his ways judgement, and those that walk in pride, he is able to abase: CHAP. V. 5 Belshazzár King of Babylon seethe an band writing on on the brickwall. 8 The soothsayers called of the King can not expound the writing. 25 Daniel readeth it, and 〈◊〉 ill 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 The King is slain. 31 Darius enjoyeth the kingdom. 1 KIng a Daniel 〈◊〉 this history of King 〈◊〉 hazzar evil 〈◊〉 son ne, to show God's 〈◊〉 against the wicked, for the deliverance of his Church, and how the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 was true that they should be delivered after seventy years. Belshazzár made a great feast to a thousand of his princes, and drank wine b The Kings of the 〈◊〉 then used to 〈◊〉 alone commonly, and disdained that any should sit in their 〈◊〉 & & now to 〈◊〉 his power, and how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thy his enemy, which then besieged Babylon, he made a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & used excess in their company which is meant hereby drinking wine: thus the wicked are most dissolute, and negligent when their destruction is at hand' Or, ou 〈◊〉 with wine. before the thousand. 2 (And) Belshazzár" while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring him the golden and silver vessels, which his c Meaning, his grand father. father Nebuchadnezzar had brought from the Temple in Jerusalem, that the King and his princes his wife, and his concubines might drink therein. 3 Then were brought the goldenvessels, that were taken out of the Temple of the Lords house at Jerusalem, and the King and his princes, his wives, and his concubines drank in them. 4 They drunk wine and praised the d In contempt of the true God they praised their idols, 〈◊〉 that they thought: 〈◊〉 the gold or silver were gods, but that there was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and power in them to do them good, with is also the opinion of all 〈◊〉. gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood and of stone. 5 At the same hour appeared fingers of a man's hand, which written over e That it might the better 〈◊〉. against the candlestick upon the plaster of the brickwall of the King's palace, and the King saw the palm of the hand that written. 6 Then the King's countenance was changed and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his f So he that before 〈◊〉 God, was moved by this 〈◊〉 to tremble 〈◊〉 fear of God's judgements. knees smote one against the other. 7 (Wherefore) the King cried loud, that they should bring g Thus the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their troubles seek many means, who draw them from God, because they seek not to him who is the only comfort in 〈◊〉. the astrologians, the Chaldeans and the soothsayers. And the King spake, and said to the wise men of Babel, Whosoever can read this writing, and declare me the interpretation thereof, shallbe clothed with purple, and (shall have) a chain of gold about his neck, & shallbe the third ruler in the kingdom. 8 Then came all the Kings wise men, but they cold neither read the writing, nor show the King the interpretation. 9 Then was King Belshazzár greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his princes were astonished. 10 (Now) the h To wit his grand mother 〈◊〉 nezzars wise, which for her age was not before at the feast, but came 〈◊〉 when she heart of these strange news. Queen by reason of the talk of the King, and his princes came into the banquet house (and) the Queen spoke, and said, O King, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed. 11 There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods, & in the days of thy father light understanding & wisdom like the winsdome of the gods, was found in him: whom the King Nebuchad-nezzar thy father, the King (I say,) thy father, made chief of the i Read Chap 4. 6. and this declareth that both this name was odious unto him, and also that he did not use these vile 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, because he was not among them when all were called. enchanters, astrologians, Chaldeans (and) sothsaiers. 12 Because a more excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding [(for) he did expound dreams, and declare hard senten ces, and dissolved doubts] were found in him (even) in Daniel, whom the King named Belteshazzár: now let Daniel be called: and he will declare the inter pretation. 13 ¶ Then was Daniel brought before the King (and) the King spoke and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Iudáh, whom my father the King brought out of je wry. 14 Now I have herded of thee, that k For the idolaters thought, that the Angels had power as God, & therefore had them in like estimation as they had God, thinking that the spirit of prophecy and understanding came of them, the spirit of the holy gods (is) in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee. 15 Now therefore wisemen (and) astrologians have been brought before me, that they should read this writing, and show me the interpretation thereof: but they cold not declare the interpretation of the thing. 16 Then herded I of thee, that thou coldest show interpretations, and dissolve doubts now if thou canst read the writing, and show me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with purple, and (shalt have) a chain of gold about thy neck, & shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. 17 Then Daniel answered, and said before the King, Keep thy rewards to thyself, and give thy gifts to another: yet I will read the writing unto the King and show him the interpretation. 18 O King (hear) thou, The most high God gave unto l Before he read the writing, he declareth to the King his great in gratitude toward God, who 〈◊〉 not be moved to give him the glotie, considering his wondered work toward his grand father, and so showeth, that he doth not sin of ignorance, but of malice. Nabuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty and honour and glory. 19 And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages trembled, and feared before him: he put to death whom he would he set up, and whom he would he set up, and whom he would he put down. 20 But when his heart was puffed up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his honour from him. 21 And he was driven from the sons of men, and his heart was made like the beasts, & and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of the heaven till he knew, that the most high GOD bore rule over the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it, whom soever he pleaseth. 22 And thou his son, ō Belshazzar, hast 〈◊〉 humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all these things. 23 But hast lift thyself up against the Lord of heaven, and they have brought the vessel of his House before thee, and thou and thy princes, thy wives and thy 〈◊〉 have drunk wine in them ', and thou hast praised the gods of silver and gold, of brass, iron, wood and stone, which neither se, neither hear, nor understand: and the GOD in whose hand thy breath is and all thy ways, him hast thou not glorified. 24 m After that God had so long time 〈◊〉 his anger and 〈◊〉 for thy amen dement. Then was the palm of the hand sent from him, and hath written this writing. 25 And this is the writing that he hath written, n This word is twice written for the certeinitie of thing: showing, that God had most surely counted signifying also that God hath appointed a term for all kingdoms, and that a miserable end shall come on all that raise themselves against him. MENE, MENE, TEKEL VPHARSIN. 26 This is the interpretation of the thing MENE God hath numbered thy kingdom, and hath finished it: 27 TEKEL, thou art weighed in the balance, & art found “ Or, wanting, to light. 28 PERES, thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and persians. 29 Then at the commandment of Bel shazzar they clothed Daniel with purple, & (put) a chain of gold about his neck and made a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. 30 The same night was Belshazzár the King. of the Chaldeans slain. 31 And Darius o 〈◊〉 son in law give him this title of honour although 〈◊〉 in effect had the dominion. of the Medes took the king doom, being threescore and two year old. CHAP. VI 1 Daniel is made ruler over the governors 5 An act against Daniel 16 He is put into adenne of 〈◊〉 by the commandment of the King. 2: He is 〈◊〉 by faith in God. 24 〈◊〉 accusers are put unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 15 Darius by a decree magnifieth the God of 〈◊〉 1 IT pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a Read 〈◊〉, Chap 1, 〈◊〉. an hundredth and twenty governors, which should be over the whole kingdom. 2 And over these, three rulers [of whom Daniel was one] that the governors might give accounts unto them, and the King should ” Or, not be troubled. have no damage. 3 Now this Daniel b This heathen King preferred Daniel a stranger to all his nobles and familiars because the graces of God were more excellent in him then in others. was preferred above the rulers and governors, because the spirit was excellent in him, and the King thought to set him over the whole realm. 4 ¶ Wherefore the rulers and governors c Thus the wicked can not abide the graces of God in others, but sake by all occasions to de 〈◊〉 them: 〈◊〉 re against such assaltes there is no better remedy 〈◊〉 to walk uprightly in the fear of God, and to have a good conscience. sought an occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom: but they cold find none occasiónor fault: for he was so faithful that there was no blame nor fault found in him. 5 Then said these men, We shall not find an occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the Law of his God. 6 Therefore the rulers and these governors went together to the King, and said thus unto him, King 〈◊〉, live for ever. 7 All the rulers of thy kingdom the officers and governors, the counsellors, and dukes have consulted together to make a decree for the King and to establish a statute, that whosoever 〈◊〉 ask a petition of any god or man for thirty days save of thee, o King, he shall be cast into the den ne of lions. 8 Now, oh King, confirm the decree, and seal the writing, that it be not changed according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 9 Wherefore King Darius d 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 ned the wickedness of the King, who would be set up as a god, and passel not 〈◊〉 wicked laws he approved for the maintenance of the same. sealed the writing and the decree. 10 ¶ Now when Daniel understood that he had sealed the writing, he went into his house, and his e Because he would not by his silence show that he consented to this wicked decree, he set open his windows toward 〈◊〉 〈◊〉lém, 〈◊〉 he prayed: both to 〈◊〉 up himself 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of God's promises to his people when they should pray toward that 〈◊〉, & also 〈◊〉 others might 〈◊〉 he would neither consent in heart nor deed for these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing that was con 〈◊〉 to God's glory. window being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he 〈◊〉 upon his knees three times a day, & prayed and praised his God, as he did a fore time. 11 Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying, and making supplication unto his God. 12 So they came, and spoke unto the King concerning the King's decree, Hast thou not sealed the decree, that every man that shall make request to any god or man within thirty days, save to thee, o King, shallbe cast into the den of lions? The King answered, and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. 13 Then answered they, and said unto the King, This Daniel which is of the children of the captivity of Iudáh, regardeth not thee, o King, nor the decree, that thou hast sealed, but maketh his petition three times a day. 14 When the King herded these words, he was sore displeased with himself, and set his hearton Daniel, to deliver him: and he laboured till the sun went down, to deliver him. 15 Then these men assembled unto the King, and said unto the King, Understand, o King that the law of the Medes and Persians (is) that no decree nor statute, which the King confirmeth, may be f Thus the wicked 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 laws 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉, which is of 〈◊〉 times 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, or stubbornness when is the innocents the 〈◊〉 perish: & therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 re nor be ashamed to b. 〈◊〉 such. altered. 16 ¶ Then the King commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions: (now) the King spoke, and said unto Daniel, Thy God, whom thou always 〈◊〉, (even) he will deliver thee. 17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den, and the King sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his princes, that the purpose might not be changed, concerning Daniel. 18 Then the King went unto his palace, and remained fasting, neither were the instruments of music brought before him, and his sleep went from him. 19 ¶ Then the King arose early in the morning, and went in all haste unto the den of lions. 20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the King spoke, and said to Daniel, O Daniel, the servant of the living God, is not thy God [whom thou alway servest] g This 〈◊〉 that Darius' 〈◊〉 not touched with the true knowledge of God, because he doubted of his power. able to deliver thee from the lions? 21 Then said Daniel unto the King, O King, live for ever. 22 My God hath sent his Angel and hath shut the lions mouths, that they have not hurt me: for h My just cause, & up 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 thing, wherein I was charged, is approved of God. my justice was found out before him: & unto thee, o King, I have done i For he did 〈◊〉 obey the King's wicked commandment to obey God, and so did no injury to the King who ought to command nothing, whereby God should be dishonoured. no hurt. 23 Then was the King exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel out of the den: so Daniel was brought out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he k Because he 〈◊〉 himself wholly unto God whose cause he did defend, he was assured, that 〈◊〉 but good cold come unto him: 〈◊〉 rein we see the power of faith, as Ebr 11. 〈◊〉. believed in his God. 24 And by the commandment of the King thesemen which had accused Daniel, were brought, and were l This 〈◊〉 a terrible example against all the wicked, which do against their conscience make cruel laws to destroy: he children of God and also admonis admonisheth how to punish such, when their Wickedness is come to light: 〈◊〉 not in every point or with like circumstances, yet to execute true justice upon them. cast into the den of lions, (even) they, their children, and their wives: and the lions had the mastery of them, and broke all their bones a pieces, or ever they came at the ground of the den. 25 ¶ After ward King Darius written, Unto all people, nations & languages, that devil in all the world: Peace be multiplied unto you. 26 I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom, men tremble and fear m This 〈◊〉 not that 〈◊〉 did woe ship God 〈◊〉, or else was 〈◊〉: for them he would have destroyed all 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and not one lie given God the chief place, but one lie have set him up and caused him to be honoured 〈◊〉 to his word 〈◊〉 this was a 〈◊〉 confession of God's power; whereunto he was compelled by this wondered miracle before the God of Daniel: for he is the n Which hath not only life in himself, but is the only fountain of life, and quickeneth all things, so that without him there is no life. living God, and remains for ever: and his kingdom shall not perish, and his dominion (shallbe) everlasting. 27 He rescueth and delivereth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth: who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. 28 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius & in the reign of Cyrus of Persia, CHAP. VII. 3 A vision of 〈◊〉 beasts is showed unto Daniel. 8 The ten horns of the fourth beast, 27 Of the everlasting kingdom of Christ. 1 IN the first year of 〈◊〉 King of Babel, Daniel saw a dream, and there (were) visions in his head, upon his bed: a Where as the people of Israel looked for a continual 〈◊〉 after these seven 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had declared, he 〈◊〉 weth that 〈◊〉 rest shall not be a 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉, but a beginning, & their 〈◊〉 mean aged them to took or a 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, by whom they should 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they should 〈◊〉 a certain 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the destruction of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kingdom. then he written the dream, (and) declared the sum of the matter. 2 Daniel spoke 〈◊〉 said, I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon b 〈◊〉 signified 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 troubles and afflictions in the world in all corners of the world and at son 〈◊〉 times. the great sea: 3 And four great beasts came up from the sea one divers from another. 4 The first (was) as a c Meaning the 〈◊〉 & Caldean 〈◊〉, which was most strong & 〈◊〉 in power, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 one come to their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 though 〈◊〉 had had wings to 〈◊〉: you their wings were pulled by the Persians, & they went on they feet, & were made like other men which is here 〈◊〉 by man's heart, lion, and had eagles wings: I beheld, till the wings there of were plukte of, and it was lifted up from the earth, and set upon (his) feet as a man, and a man's heart was given him. 5 And behold, another beast (which was) the second, was like a d Meaning the Persians which were barbarous and 〈◊〉. bear and stood upon the e They were 〈◊〉 in the beginning & were shut up in their mountains and had no 〈◊〉. one side and he had three ribs in his f That is, destroyed many kingdoms, & was 〈◊〉. mouth between his teeth, g To wit, the Angels by God's commandment, who by this means punished the 〈◊〉 of the world and they said thus unto him, Arise (and) devour much flesh. 6 After this I beheld, and lo, there (was) an other like a h Meaning, Alexander the King of Macedon. leopard, which had upon his back i That is, his four chief captains, which 〈◊〉 the empire among them after his death. Seleveus had Asia the great, Antigonus the esse, Cassander, and after him 〈◊〉 was King oh: Macedon, & 〈◊〉 had Egypt. four wings of a foul: the beast had also four heads, and k It was not of himself 〈◊〉 of his own power that he 〈◊〉 all these countries: for his army contained, but thirty thousand men, and 〈◊〉 overcame in one battle Darius, which had 〈◊〉 hundredth thousand, when he was so 〈◊〉 with sleep that his eyes were se〈◊〉 open, is the stories report: therefore this power was given him of God. dominion was given him. 7 After this I saw in the visions by night, & behold, the l That is, he Romain 'em 〈◊〉 which was as a monster & cold not be 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 beast, because the nature of none was able to express it. fourth beast (was) fearful and terrible and very strong. It had great m Signifying the 〈◊〉 & griedinnes of the Romans. iron teeth it devoured & broke in pieces and stamped n that which the Romans cold quietly 〈◊〉 in other counereiss, they would give it to other Kings and rulers that at all times when they would, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it again: which liberality is 〈◊〉 called the stamping of the rest under the 〈◊〉. the residue under his feet: & it was un like to the beasts that were before it: for it had o That is, 〈◊〉 and divers provinces which were go 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 and procon 〈◊〉, whereof every one might be 〈◊〉 to a King ten horns. 8 As I considered the horns, behold, there came up among them another little p Which is meant of julius 〈◊〉. Augustus, 〈◊〉, Caligula, 〈◊〉 & Nero etc who were as Kings in 〈◊〉, but because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not rule but by the consent of the Sena, their power is compared to a little horn. For 〈◊〉 came not of the Roman empire, and the Pope hath no vocation of gover 〈◊〉: therefore this can not be applied unto them, and also in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Prophet's purpose is chief to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 unto the 〈◊〉 of Christ. Some 〈◊〉 it for the whole body 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 christ horn, before whom there were q Meaning, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne portion of the ten horns that 〈◊〉, a part 〈◊〉 in the whole estate was 〈◊〉 a way. For Augustus' 〈◊〉 from the Senate the liber 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 the deputes 〈◊〉 sand 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉, & took the 〈◊〉 of certain 〈◊〉 to him 〈◊〉. three of the first horns plukt away and behold, in this horn (were) r These Roman Emperors at the first used a 〈◊〉 ne 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, and we 〈◊〉 content that 〈◊〉 thers as the Consuls and Senate should hear the name of dignity, so that they might have the profit, and therefore in elections and counsels would be have them selves according as did other 〈◊〉: yet against their enemies and those that would resist them, 〈◊〉 were fierce and cruel, which is here meant by the proud mouth. eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking presumptuous things. 9 I beheld, till the s Meaning the places where God and his Angels should 〈◊〉 to judge these monarchies, which judge meant should begin at the first coming of Christ. thrones were set up, and the t That is, God which was before all times, and is here described as man's 〈◊〉 is able to comprehend some portion of his glory. Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the here of his head like the purewoll: his throne (was like) the fire flame, (and) his wheels (as) burning fire. 10 A fiery stream issued, and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand u That is, an infinite nembre of Angels, which were ready to execute his commandment. thousands stood before him the judgement was set, and the x This is meant of the first coming of Christ when as the will of God was plainly 〈◊〉 by his Gospel. books opened. 11 Then I beheld, y Meaning, that he was astonished, when he saw these Emperors in such dignity, and pride, and so suddenly destroyed at the coming of Christ when this fourth monarchy was subject to men of other nations. because of the voice of the presumptueous words, which the horn snake. I beheld, even till the beast was 〈◊〉, and his bodies destroyed, and given to the burning fire. 12 As z As the three former monarchies had an end at the time that God appointed, although they flourished 〈◊〉 a time, so shall this fourth have and they that patiently abide God's appointment, shall enjoy the promises. concerning the other beasts, they had taken away their dominion, yet their lives were prolonged for a certain time and season. 13 ¶ As I beheld in visions by night, behold, a Which is meant of Christ who had not yet taken upon him man's nature, neither was the son of David 〈◊〉 to the flesh, as he was afterward: but appeared then in a figure, and that in the clouds: that is, being separate from the common 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 men by 〈◊〉 signs of his divinity. one like the Son of man came in the clouds of heaven, and b To wit, when he ascended into the heavens, and his divine majesty appeared, and all power was given unto him in respect of that that he was our Mediator. approached unto the Ancient of days, and they brought him before him. 14 And he gave him c This is meant of the beginning of Christ's kingdom when God the Father gave unto him all dominion, as to the Mediator, to the intent that he should govern here his Church in earth continually till the time that he brought them to eternal life. dominion, & honour, and a kingdom, that all people, nations and languages should serve him: his dominion (is) an everlasting dominion, which shall never be taken away: and his kingdom shall never be destroyed. 15 ¶ I Daniel was d Through the strangeness of the vision. troubled in my spirit, in the mids of my body, and the visions of mine head made me afraid. 16 Therefore I came unto e Meaning, of the Angels, 〈◊〉 Ver. 10. one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this: so he told me, and showed me the interpretation of these things. 17 These great beasts which are four, (are) four kings, which shall arise out of the earth 18 And they shall take the f Because Abraham was appointed heir of all the World. Rom. 4. 〈◊〉. and in him all the faithful, therefore the kingdom thereof is there's by right, 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉 beasts or tyrants should invade, and usurp e until the 〈◊〉 were restored by Christ: and this was to confirm them that were in troubles, that their 〈◊〉 should have an end at length, kingdom of the Saints of the g That is, of the most 〈◊〉 things, because God hath choose them out of this world, that they should look up to the heavens, whereon all their hope dependeth. most high, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. 19 ¶ After this, I would (know) the truth of the fourth beast, which was so h For the other 〈◊〉 monarchies were governed by a King, and the Roman empire by Consuls: the Romans changed their 〈◊〉 yearly, and the other monarchies 〈◊〉 them for term of life: also the 〈◊〉 were the strongest of all the other, and were never quiet among themselves, read ver. 7 unlike to all the others, very fearful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass: (which) devoured, broke in pieces, and stamped they residue under his feet. 20 Also (to know) of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, before whom three fell, and of the horn that had eyes, and of the mouth that spoke presumptuous things, whose k This is meant of the fourth beast, which was more terrible than the other. look was more stout then his fellows. 21 I beheld, and the same l Meaning the Roman Emperors who were most 〈◊〉 against the Church of God both of the jews and of the Gentiles. horn made battle against the Saints, yea, and prevailed against them. 22 Until m 〈◊〉 God showed his power in the person of Christ, and by the preaching of the Gospel gave unto his some rest and so 〈◊〉 a famous name in the world, and were called the Church of God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 kingdom of God. the Ancient of days came, and judgement was given to the Saints of the most high: and the time approached, that the Saints possessed the kingdom. 23 Then he said, The fourth beast shallbe the fourth kingdom in the earth, which shall be unlike to all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down and break it in pieces. 24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom (are) ten Kings that shall rise: and another shall rise after them, and he shallbe unlike to the first, and he shall sub due n Read the exposition hereof. ver 8. three Kings. 25 And shall speak words against o That is, shall make wicked 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 against God's word and sand through out all their 〈◊〉 to destroy all that did profess it. the most high, and shall consume the Saints of the most high, and think that he may p These Emperors shall not consider that they have their power of God but think it is in their own power to change God's laws and 〈◊〉, and as it were the order of nature, as appeareth by Octavi us, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 etc change times and laws, and they shallbe given in to his hand, until a q God shall 〈◊〉 them thus to rage against his Saints for a long time, which is meant by the time and times but at length he will a 〈◊〉 these troubles and 〈◊〉 the times for his elects sake. Mat. 24. 22. which is here meant by the dividing of time. time, and times and the dividing of time. 26 But the r God by his power shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing that were out of order, and so destroy this little horn, that it shall never rise up again. judgement shall sit, and they shall take a way his dominion, to consume and destroy it unto the end. 27 And the s He showeth wherefore the beast should be destroyed, to wit, that his Church might have rest and quietness, which though they do not fully enjoy here, yet they have it in hope and by the preaching of the Gospel enjoy the beginning thereof, which is meant by these 〈◊〉 (under the heaven:) and therefore he here speaketh of the beginning of Christ's kingdom in this world, which kingdom the faithful have by the participation that they have with Christ their head. kingdom, and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven shall be given to the holy people of the most high, whose kingdom (is) an everlasting kingdom and all t That is, some of every sort that 〈◊〉 rule. powers shall serve and obey him. 28 Even this is the end of the matter, I Daniel had many u Thought he had many motions in his heart which 〈◊〉 him to and 〈◊〉 to seek out this matter 〈◊〉: yet he was content with 〈◊〉 which God 〈◊〉, and kept it in memory and written it for the use of the Church. cogitations (which) troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in mine heart. CHAP. VIII. A vision of a battle between a ram and a goat. 20 The understanding of the vision. 1 IN the third year of the reign of King Belshazzár, a vision appeared unto me, (even) unto me Daniel, a After the general vision, 〈◊〉 come 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 particular 〈◊〉 as touching the destruction of the monarchy of the 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 was at hand, and also he had 〈◊〉 spoken thereof. after that (which) appeared unto me at the first. 2 And I saw in a vision, and when I saw it, I was in the palace of Shushan, which is in the province b That is, of Persia. of Elám, and in a vision me thought I was by the river of Vlái. 3 Then I looked up and saw, and behold, there stood before the river a c Which represented 〈◊〉 kingdom of the 〈◊〉, and Medes, which were joined together. ram, which had two horns: and these two horns (were) hie but one was hire the another, and the highest came up last. 4 I saw the ram pushing against the West and against the North, and against the South, so that no e That is, no kigs 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. beasts might stand before him, d Meaning 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 grew greater in power then 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 uncle 〈◊〉 father in Law. nor cold deliver out of his hand, but he did what he listed, and become great. 5 And as I considered, behold, f Meaning, 〈◊〉 that came from Grecia 〈◊〉 great speed and expedition. a goat came from the West over the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and this goat (had) an g Though 〈◊〉 came in the name of all Grecia, yet he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and dignity of of the general captain, so that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was at tributed to him, which is meant by this horn. horn that appeared between his eyes. 6 And he came unto the ram that had the two horns, whom I had seen standing by the ri ver, and ran unto him in his fierce rage. 7 And I saw him come unto the ram, and being moved against him, he h Alexander over came Darius in two 〈◊〉 battles, and so had the two 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. smote the ram me, and broke his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand against him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him, and there was none that cold deliver the ram out of his power. 8 Therefore the goat waxed exceeding great, and when he was at the strongest, his great i Alexander's great power was broken: for when he had over come all the East, he thought to 〈◊〉 toward Grecia to subdue them that there had 〈◊〉 belled, and so died by the way. horn was broken: and for it came up four that k That is, which were 〈◊〉: for almost 〈◊〉 the space of 〈◊〉 year 〈◊〉 were fifteen divers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 was divided to these four, whereof Cassander had Macedonia, 〈◊〉, Syria, Antigonus Asia the less and 〈◊〉 Egypt. appeared toward the four winds of the heaven. 9 And out of one of them came forth l Which was Antiochus Epiphanes, who was of a 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 nature, and also there were oh her between him and the kingdom, and therefore is here called the 〈◊〉 horn, because neither prince he conditions, nor any other thing 〈◊〉 in him, why he should obtain this kingdom. a little horn, which waxed very great toward the m That is, to ward Egypt. South, and toward the n Where by he means 〈◊〉. East, and toward the o That is, 〈◊〉. pleasant (land.) 10 Yea, it grew up unto the p 〈◊〉 ragest against the elect of God, and trod his precious 〈◊〉 under feet which are so called, because they are 〈◊〉 from the world. host of heaven, and it cast down (some) of the host, and of the stars to the ground, and trod upon them. 11 And extolled himself against the q That is, God, 〈◊〉 governeth and maintaineth his 〈◊〉. prince of the host from whom the r He laboured to abolish all religion, and 〈◊〉 cast God's service out of his Temple, which God had choose as a little corner from all the rest of the world to have his Name there truly called upon. daily (sacrifice) was taken away, and the place of his Sanctuary was cast down. 12 And s He showeth that their sins are the cause of there horrible 〈◊〉: and yet comforteth them, in that he appointeth this tyrant a time, whom he would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to abolish his religion. a time shall be given (him) over the day lie (sacrifice) for the iniquity: and it shall t This horn shall abolish for a time the true doctrine and so corrupt God's service. cast down the truth to the ground, and thus shall it do, and prospero. 13 Then I herded one of the u Meaning, that he herded one of the Angels as king this question of Christ, whom he calleth a certain one or a 〈◊〉 one, or a 〈◊〉 one. Saints speaking, and one of the Saints spoke unto a certain one, saying, How long (shall endure) the vi sion of the daily (sacrifice,) and the iniquity of the x That is, the jews sins, which were cause of this destruction. desolation to tread both the Sanctuary and the y That is, which suppresseth God's religion, and his people. army under 〈◊〉? 14 And z Christ answered me for the 〈◊〉 of the Church. he answered me, Unto the a That is, unto so many natural days be past, which make six years three months and an half: for so long under An tiochus was the Temple profaned. evening (and) the morning, two thousand and three hundredth: then shall the Sanctuary be cleansed. 15 ¶ Now when I Daniel had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, behold, there stood before me b Which was Christ, who 〈◊〉 this manner declared himself to the old fathers how 〈◊〉 would be God manifested in flesh. like the similitude of a man. 16 And I herded a man's voice between (the banks) of Vlái, which called and said, Gabriél, c This power to command the Angel, declared that he was God. make this man to understand the vision. 17 So he came where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fallen upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, o son of man: for d The effect of this vision shall not yet appear, but a long time after. in the last time (shallbe) the vision. 18 Now as he was speaking unto me, I being a sleep (fell) on my face to the ground: but he touched me, and set me up in my place. 19 And he said, Behold, I will she we thee what shall be in the last e Meaning the great rage which Antiochus should show 〈◊〉 the Church. wrath: for in the end of the time appointed (it shall come.) 20 The ram which thou sawest having two horns, (are) the Kings of the Medes and Persians. 21 And the goat (is) the King of Grecia, and the great horn that is between his eyes, is the first King. 22 And that that is broken, and four stood up for it, (are) four kingdoms, which shall stand up f That is, out of Grecia. of that nation, but not g They shall not have like power as had Alexander in his strength. 23 And in the end of their kingdom, when the rebellious shallbe consumed, a King of h Nothing that this 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 & cruel, and also 〈◊〉 that he cold not be deceived. fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 24 And his power shallbe 〈◊〉, but not i That is, not like Alexander 〈◊〉 in his strength: and he shall destroy wondered lie, and shall prospero, and practise, and shall destroy the k Both the Gentiles that dwelled about him, and all so the jews. mighty, and the holy people. 25 And through his l What soever he goeth about by his craft, he shall bring it to pass. policy also, he shall 'cause craft to prospero in his hand, & he shall extol himself in his heart, and by m That is, under pretence of peace or 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 in sport. peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the n Meaning, against God. prince of princes, but he shall be broken down o For God would destroy him with a notable 〈◊〉, and so comfort his Church. without hand. 26 And the vision of the p Read vers. 14. 〈◊〉 and the morning, which is declared, is true: therefore seal thou up the vision, for it (shallbe) after many days. 2. Mac. 9 9 27 And I Daniel was stricken and sick q For fear and astonishment. (certain) days: but when I rose up, I did the King's business, and I was astonished at the vi sion, but none understood it. CHAP. IX. 3 Daniel desireth to have that performed of God, which he had promised concerning the return of the people from their banishment in Babylon. 5 A true confession. 20 Daniels prayer is herded. 21 Gabriel the Angel expoundeth unto him the vision of the seventy weeks. 24 The anointing of Christ. 25 The building again of Jerusalem. 26 The death of Christ. 1 IN the first year of Darius the son of a Who was also called 〈◊〉. Ahashuerósh, of the seed of the Medes, which was made King over the b For 〈◊〉 led with ambition, went about war res in other coun 〈◊〉, and therefore Darius had the title of the kingdom, though 〈◊〉 was king in effect. realm of the Chaldeans. 2 (Even) in the first year of his reign, I Daniel understood by c For though he was an 〈◊〉 Prophet, yet he daily 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in knowledge by reading of the Scriptures. books the number of the years, where of the Lord had spoken unto jeremiáh the Prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolation of Jerusalem. 3 And I turned my face unto the Lord God, and d He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that 〈◊〉 prater which he used in his house 〈◊〉 a day, but of a 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 prayer, jest their sins 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 se 〈◊〉 to delay the time of their 〈◊〉 prophesied by 〈◊〉. sought by prayer and supplications with fasting and sack clot and ashes. 4 And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession, saying, O Lord God, (which art) e That is, hast all power in thyself to execute thy terrible 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉 sinners, as thou art rich in 〈◊〉 to comfort them, which obey thy word and 〈◊〉 thee. great and fearful, and keepest covenant and mercy toward them which love ” Ebr him. thee, and toward them that there thy commandments. 5 We have sinned, and have committed iniquity and have done wickedly, yea, we have rebelled, and have departed from thy precepts, and from thy judgements. 6 For we would not obey thy servants the Proditor phetes, which spoke in thy Name to our Kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, and to all the people of the land. 7 O Lord, f He 〈◊〉 that whensoever God punisheth, he doth it for in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thus the 〈◊〉 never 〈◊〉 him of rigour as the wicked do, but acknowledge that in themselves there is 〈◊〉 se, why he should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. righteousness (belongeth) unto thee, and unto us ” Ebr. confusion of 〈◊〉. open shame, as (appeareath) this day unto every man of Iudáh, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: yea, unto all Israel, (both) near and far of, through all the countries, whether thou haste driven them, because of their offences, that they have committed against thec. 8 OLORDE, unto us (appertaineth) open shame, to our g He doth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the kings because of their au 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 pra 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for them as the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of these great 〈◊〉. Kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee. 9 (Yet) compassion and forgiveness (is) in the Lord our God, albeit we have rebelled against him. 10 For we have not obeyed the h He showeth that they rebel a 'gainst God, 〈◊〉 serve him not according to his commandment and word. voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he had laid before us by the ministery of his servants the Prophets. 11 Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy Law, and are turned back, and have not herded thy voice: therefore the i As 〈◊〉. 27, 15. or the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by an oath. curse is powered upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him. 12 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spoke against us, and against our judges that “ Or, governed us judged us, by bringing upon us a great plague: for under the whole heaven hath not been the like, as hath been brought upon Jerusalem. 13 All this plague is come upon us, as it is written in the Law of Moses: yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our god, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand thy truth. 14 Therefore hath the Lord ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 upon the 〈◊〉. made ready the plague, and brought it upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his works which he doth: for we would not hear his voice. 15 * And now, o Lord our God, that hast brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast got thee renown as (appeareth) this day, we have sinned, we Exod. 14, 28. have done wickedly. 〈◊〉. 2, 11. 16 O Lord, according to all thy k That is, according to all thy 〈◊〉 promises and the performance 〈◊〉. righteousness, I beseech thee, let thy anger & thy wrath be turned away from thy city Jerusalem thy holy Mountain: for because of our sins, & for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people (are) a reproach to all (that are) about us. 17 Now therefore, o our GOD, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and 'cause thy face to l 〈◊〉 thyself favourable. shine upon thy Sanctuary, that lieth waste for the m That is, for thy Christ's sake in 〈◊〉 thou 〈◊〉 accept all our 〈◊〉. Lords sake. 18 O my GOD, incline thy ear and hear: open thy eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city whereupon thy Name is called: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our own n Declaring, that the godhe 〈◊〉 only unto God's 〈◊〉 and renounce their own Works when they seek for 〈◊〉 of their sins. righteousness, but for thy great tender mercies. 19 O Lord, hear, o Lord forgive, o Lord o Thus he told not content himself with any 〈◊〉 hemencie of wor〈◊〉 he was so led with a 〈◊〉 zeal considering God's promise, made to the city in respect of his Church and for theaduancement of God's 〈◊〉. consider, and do it: differre not, for thy own sake, o my God: for thy Name is called upon thy city, and upon thy people. 20 ¶ And while I was speaking and praying, and confessing my sin, and the sin of my people Israel, and did present my supplication before the Lord my God, for the holy Mountain of my God, 21 Yea, while I was speaking in prayer, even the man * Gabriél, whom I had seen before in the vision, came flying, & touched me about the time of the evening oblation. 22 And he informed (me,) and talked with me and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee knowledge (and) understanding. 23 At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show (thee,) for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter and consider the vision. 24 seventy p He. 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 cie, who prophesied that their captivity should be 〈◊〉 ie years: but 〈◊〉 God's mercy should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 exceed his judge meant, which should be four hundredth & ninety years, even to the coming of Christ, & so than it should 〈◊〉 for ever. weeks are determined upon q Meaning Daniels nation, over whom he was 〈◊〉. thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the wickedness, and to seal up the r To show 〈◊〉 and to 〈◊〉 sin 〈◊〉 out of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sins, and to reconcile the iniquity, & to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 25 Know therefore and understand, that from s From the time that Cyrus gave them leave to depart: and these weeks make 49. year, whereof 46 are referred to the time of the Temple, and 3. 10 the laying of the 〈◊〉. the going forth of the commandment to bring again (the people,) and to build Ierusalém, unto Messiah the prince, (shallbe) seven t Counting from the sixt year of Darius who gave the second commandment for the building of the 〈◊〉, are 62 〈◊〉, which make 〈◊〉 years. which comprehend the time from this building of the Temple unto the 〈◊〉 of Christ. weeks, and three score and two weeks, (and) the street shallbe built again, & the brickwall even in a ” Ebr. in 〈◊〉 of time. troublous time. 26 And after three score and two u In this 〈◊〉 week of the seventy shall 〈◊〉 come and preach and suffer death. weeks, shall Messiah be slain, and shall x He shall 〈◊〉 to have no beauty, nor to be of ame 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 53, 2. have nothing, & the people of y Meaning, 〈◊〉 Vespasians son, who should come and destroy both the 〈◊〉 and the people without all hope of recovery. the prince that shall come, shall destroy the city and the Sanctuary, & the end thereof (shallbe) with a flood: and unto the end of the battle it shallbe destroyed by desolations. 27 And he z By the preaching of the Gospel he confirmed his promise, first, to the jews, and after to the Gentiles. shall confirm the covenant with ma nigh for one week: and in the mids of the week he shall 'cause the sacrifice and the oblation to a Christ accomplished this by his death and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. cease, b Meaning that jerusalem and the Sanctuary should be utterly destroyed for their rebellion against God & their 〈◊〉: of some read that the plagues shallbe so great that they shall all be astonished at them. and for the overspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation determined shallbe powered upon the desolate. CHAP. X. There 〈◊〉 unto Daniel a man clothed in linen, 11 Which showeth him wherefore he is sent. 1 IN the a He noteth this third year, because at this time the building of the Temple begun to be hindered by Cambyses Cyrus' son, When the father made wary in Asia minor against the 〈◊〉, which was a discouraging to the 〈◊〉, and a great fear to Dam. third year of Cyrus' King of Persia, a thing was revealed unto Daniel [whose name was called Belteshazzár] and the word (was) true, but the time appointed (was) b Which is to declare that the god lie 〈◊〉 not hasten to much, but patiently to abide the issue of God's promise. long and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2 At the same time, I Daniel was in heaviness for three weeks of days. 3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh, nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three weeks of days were fulfilled. 4 And in the four and twentieth day, of the c Called Abib, which containeth 〈◊〉 of March and part of April. first month, as I d Being carried by the spirit of 〈◊〉 to have the sight of this 〈◊〉 Tigris. was by the side of that great river, even Hiddékel, 5 And I lift up mine eyes, and looked, and behold, there (was) a man e This was the Angel of GOD, which was 〈◊〉 to assure Daniel in this prophecy that followeth. clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of * Vphaz. 6 His body also (was) like the Chrysolite, and his face [to look upon] like the lightning, & his eyes as lamps of ire, and his arms and his feet (were) like in colour to polished bras se, and the voice of his words (was) like the voice of a multitude. 7 And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me, saw not the vision: but a great fear fallen upon them, so that they fled a way and hide themselves. 8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, & there remained no strength in me: for f The word also 〈◊〉 comeliness, or beauty, so that for 〈◊〉 he was like a dead man for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. my strength was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no power. 9 Yet herded I the voice of his words: and when I herded the voice of his words, I slept on my face: and my face (was) toward the ground. 10 And behold, an hand g Which declareth that when we are 〈◊〉 down with the 〈◊〉 of God, we 〈◊〉 not rise except he also list us up with his hand, which is his power. touched me, which set me up upon my knees and upon the 〈◊〉 of mine hands. 11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and 〈◊〉 in thy place: 〈◊〉 for unto thee am I now sent: And when he had said this word unto me, I stood trembling. 12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou diddest set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were herded, and I am come for thy words. 13 But the h Meaning, Cam byseswhoreigned in his father's absence, & did not only for this space binder the building of the Temple, but would have 〈◊〉 raged, if God had not sent me to resist him, & therefore have I stayed for the profit of the Church. prince of the kingdom of Persia with stood me one and twenty days: but lo, i Though God cold by one Angel destroy all the world, yet to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 of his love he sendeth forth double power even Michaél, that is Christ jesus the head of Angels. Michaél one of the chief princes, came to help me, and I remained there by the Kings of Perfia. 14 Now I am come to show thee what shall come to thy people in the latter days: for yet the k For though the Prophet Daniel should end and cease, yet his doctrine should continue 〈◊〉 the coming of 〈◊〉 for the comfort of his Church. vision (is) for (many) days. 15 And when he spoke these words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, & held my tongue. 16 And behold, l This was the same Angel that spoke with him before in the similitude of a man. one like the similitude of the sons of man touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said unto him that stood before me, O my Lord, m I was overcome with fear and sorrow, when I saw the vision by the vi sion my sorrows are returned upon me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can the servant of this my Lord talk with my Lord (being) such one? for as for me, strait way there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. 18 Then there came again, and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, 19 And said, O man, greatly beloved, fear not: n He declareth hereby that GOD would be mereful unto the people of Israel. peace (be) unto thee: be strong and of good courage. And when he had spoken unto me, I o which 〈◊〉 that when God smitteth down his children, he doth not immediately lift them up at once (for now the Angel had touched him twice) but by little and little. was strengthened, and said, Let my Lord speak: for thou hast strengthened me. 20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I am come unto thee? but now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am go forth, lo, the p Meaning that he would not only him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the rage of Cam byses, but also the other Kings of Persia by Alexander the King of 〈◊〉. prince of Grecia shall come. 21 But I will show thee that which is decreed in the Scripture of truth: q For this Angel was appointed for the defence 〈◊〉 the Church under Christ, who is the head thereof. and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your Prince. CHAP. XI. A prophecy of the kingdoms, which should be enemies to the Church of God, as of Persia, 3 Of Grece, 5 Of Egypt, 28 Of Syria, 36 And of the Romans. 1 ALso I, the first year of Darius of the Medes, (even) I a The Angelassu reth Daniel that God hath given him power to perform these things, seeing he appointed him to assist 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he over come the Caldéans. stood to encourage and to strengthen him. 2 And now will I show thee the truth. Behol de, there shall stand up yet b Whereof Cambyses that now 〈◊〉, was the first, the second 〈◊〉, the third 〈◊〉 the son of Hystaspis, and the 〈◊〉 zerxes which all were enemies to the people of God & 〈◊〉 against them. three Kings in Per sia, and the fourth shallbe far richer than they all: and by his strength, (and) by his riches he shall stir up c For the raised up all the East countries to 〈◊〉 against the 〈◊〉: and albeit he had in his army ninei undieth thousand men, yet in sour 〈◊〉 he was discon 〈◊〉 and fled away with shame all against the realm of Grecia. 3 But a d That is, Alexander the 〈◊〉. eat. mighty King shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his pleasure: 4 And when he shall stand up, e For when his estate was most 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉: came himself with 〈◊〉, and so 〈◊〉 into a disease: or as some 〈◊〉 te, was poisoned by Cassander. his kingdom shallbe broken, f For his twelve chief princes first 〈◊〉 his king doom: 'mong themselves. and shallbe divided toward the g After this his 〈◊〉 was divided into four: for Seleucus had Syria, 〈◊〉 nus 〈◊〉 minor, Cassander the king doom of Macedo nia, and 〈◊〉 Egypt. four winds of heaven: and not to his h Thus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Alexander's ambition & cruelty in causing his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be murdered 〈◊〉 lie of the 〈◊〉 chief 〈◊〉, and partly one of 〈◊〉 other. posteritic, nor according to i None of these four shallbe able to he compared to the power of Alexander. his dominion which he ruled: for his Kingdom shallbe plucked up, even (to be) for others besides k That is, 〈◊〉 posterity having no part thereof. those. 5 And the l To wit Ptolemeus King of Egypt. King of the South shallbe mighty, and (one) of m That is, 〈◊〉 the son of Scleucns, and one of Alexander's princes shallbe more mighty: for he should have be the Asia and Syria. his princes, and shall prevail against him, and bear rule: his dominion (shallbe) a great dominion: 6 And in the end of years they shallbe joined together: for the King's n That is, Berenice the daughter of P 〈◊〉 Philadelphus shallbe given in marriage to Antiochus Theos, thinking by this 〈◊〉 that Syria and Egypt should have a continual peace together. daughter of the South shall come to the King of the North to make an agreement, but she shall not retain the power of the o That source and strength shall not continued: for soneafter Berenice and her young son after her houshands death, was stain of her step son Seleucus Calinicus the son of Laoqice, the lawful wife of 〈◊〉, but put away for this woman's sake. arm, neither shall p neither Prolen cousin, nor Antiochus. he continued, nor his q Some read, seed, meaning the child begotten of Berenice. arm: but she shallbe delivered (to death,) and they that brought her, & he r Some read, she that begat her, and thereby understand her 〈◊〉, which brought her up: so that all they that were occasion of t is marriage, were destroyed. that begat her, and he that comforted her in these times. 7 But out of the bud of her s Meaning that Prolomeus 〈◊〉 after the death of his father Philadelphus should succeed in the king doom being of the same stock that Berenice was. roots shall one stand up in his stead, t To 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 death against Antiochus Calinicus, King of Syria. which shall come with an army, and shall enter into the fortress of the King of the North, and do with them (as he list,) and shall prevail, 8 And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods with their molten images, (and) with their precious vessels of silver and of gold, and he shall continued u For this 〈◊〉 reigned six and forty years. more years than the King of the North. 9 So the King of the South shall come into (his) kingdom, & shall return into his own land. 10 Wherefore his x Meaning Seleu cousin and Antiochus the great, the sons of Calinieus shall make war against Prolomeus Philo pater the son of Philadelphus. sons shallbe stirred up, & shall assemble a mighty great army, and (one) y For his elder brother 〈◊〉 died, 〈◊〉 was slain while the wars were preparing. shall come, and overflow, & pass through: then shall he z That is, Philopater 〈◊〉 he shall see 〈◊〉 to take great dominions from him in Syria, and also 〈◊〉 to invade Egypt. return, and be stirred up at his fortress. 11 And the King of the South shallbe angry, & shall come forth, and fight with him, (even) with the King of the North: for he shall set forth a great a For Antiochus had six thousand ho 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 score thousand foremen. multitude, and the multitude shallbe given into his hand. 12 Then the multitude shallbe proud, and their heart shallbe lifted up: for he shall cast down thousands: but he shall not (still) prevail. 13 For the King of the North b After the death of 〈◊〉 Phi lopater, who left 〈◊〉 Epiphanes his 〈◊〉 shall return, and shall set forth a great multitude then afore, and shall come forth [after certain years] with a mighty army, and great riches. 14 And at the same time there shall c For not only Antiochus came against 〈◊〉, but also Philippe 〈◊〉 of Macedonia, and these two 〈◊〉 great power with them. many stand up against the King of the South: also the rebellious children of thy d For under Onion 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 salsely alleged that 〈◊〉 ce 〈◊〉. 19 19 certain of jews 〈◊〉 with him into Egypt to full 〈◊〉 this prophecy: also the Angel showeth that all these troubles which are in the Church, are by the 〈◊〉 & counsel of God. people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision, but they shall fall. 15 So the King of the North shall come, and cast up a mount, and take the strong city: and the arms of the South shall e The Egyptians were not able to resist Stop as An 〈◊〉 captain. not resist, neither his choose people, neither (shall) there (be) any strength to withstand. 16 But he that shall come, shall do unto him, as he list, and none shall stand against him: and he shall stand in the f He showeth that he shall not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Egyptians, but all so the jews, and shall entre 〈◊〉 their country, 〈◊〉 he admonisheth them before that they 〈◊〉 know that all these things come by God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 pleasant land, which by his hand shallbe consumed. 17 Again he shall g This was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 ought against Prolomeus 〈◊〉. set his face to enter with the power of his whole kingdom, and his confederates with him: thus shall he do, and he shall give him the h To 〈◊〉, a beautiful 〈◊〉, which was 〈◊〉 Antiochus' daughter. daughter of women, to destroy i For he regarded not the life of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the kingdom of Egypt. her: but k She shall not agree to his wicked 〈◊〉, but shall love 〈◊〉 husband, as her duty requireth, and not seek his destruction. she shall not stand (on his side,) neither be for him. 18 After this shall he turn his face unto the l 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 Asia, Grecia and those yles which are in the sea called Mediterraneum: for the 〈◊〉 called all 〈◊〉 yles which were divided from them by sea. yles, and shall take many, but a prince m For where as 〈◊〉 was wont to con cmne the Romans, and put their 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in all places. At 〈◊〉 the Consul, or Lucius 〈◊〉 him to 〈◊〉: and caused his shame to turn on his own head. shall 'cause his shame to light upon him, beside that he shall 'cause his own shame to turn upon n By his wicked life and obeying 〈◊〉 foolish counsel. himself. 19 For he shall turn his face toward the forts of o For 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 his shall flee to his holds his own land: but he shallbe overthrown and fall, and be no more p For 〈◊〉 as under the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 he would have rob the Temple of 〈◊〉 Dodoncus, the coun: 〈◊〉 slew him. found. 20 q That is, Selcucus shall succeed his father 〈◊〉. Then shall stand up in his place in the glory of the kingdom, one that shall raise taxes: but after few days he shallbe destroyed, neither in r Not by 〈◊〉 enemies or 〈◊〉, but by treason. wrath, nor in battle. 21 And in his place shall stand up a s Which was Ant ochus 〈◊〉, who as is thought, was the occasion of 〈◊〉 his brother's death and was of a vile, cruel and 〈◊〉 nature, and defrauded his brother's son of the kingdom, and usurped the kingdom without the consent of the people. vile person, to whom they shall not give the honour of the kingdom: but he shall come in peaceably, and obtain the kingdom by flatteries. 22 And the t He 〈◊〉 that great forame powers shall come to help the young son of 〈◊〉 against his uncle Antiochus, and you: shall be 〈◊〉. arms shallbe overthrown with a 〈◊〉 before him, and shallbe broken: and also the prince of the u Meaning 〈◊〉 Philometor philopater's son, who was this child's cousin germane, & is here called the prince of the 〈◊〉, because he was the chief, and all other followed his conduit. covenant. 23 And after x For after the battle 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 uncle 〈◊〉 made a league the league (made) with him he shall work disceitfully: for he shall come up, and overcome with a y For he came up on 〈◊〉 at unwares, and when he 〈◊〉 his uncle 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉. small people. 24 He shall enter into the quiet and plentiful providence, and he shall do that which his fathers z 〈◊〉 in Egypt have not done, nor his father's fathers he shall divide among them the pray and the spoil, and the substance, yea, and he shall forecast his devices against the strong holds, even for a a He will content him 〈◊〉 with the small holds for a time, but ever labour by 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. time. 25 Also he shall stir up his power and his courage against the King of the South with a great army, and the King of the South shallbe stirred, up to battle with a very great and mighty army: but he shall not b He shallbe over 〈◊〉 treason. stand: for they shall forecast and practise against him. 26 Yea, they that feed of the portion of c 〈◊〉 his princes and the chief about him. his meat, shall destroy him: and his army d Declaring that his soldiers shall braced out and ven〈◊〉 their life to stay &, to be 〈◊〉 for the safeguard of their prince. shall overflow: and many shall fall, and be slain. 27 And both these King's hearts (shallbe) to do e The 〈◊〉 and the nephew shall take 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 toge there, yet in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they shall imagine mischief one against another. mischief, and they shall talk of deceit at one table: but it shall not avail: for f Signifying that it standeth no in the counsel of men to bring things to pass, but in the providence of GOD who 〈◊〉 the Kings by a secret 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 what they 〈◊〉 themselves. yet the end (shallbe) at the time appointed. 28 Then shall he return into his land with great g Which he shall take of the 〈◊〉 in spoiling je rusalém and the Temple, and this is told them before to move them to 〈◊〉, knowing all things are done by God's providence. substance: for his heart shallbe against the holy 〈◊〉: so shall he do and return to his own land. 29 At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the South: but the last shall not be as the first. 30 For the ships h That is, the Roman power shall come against him: for P. 〈◊〉 the ambassador appointed him to depart in the Romans name, to which thing he obeyed, although with grief, and to 〈◊〉 his rage he came against the people of God the 〈◊〉 time. of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shallbe sorry and return, and fret against the holy covenant: so shall he do, he shall even return i With the 〈◊〉 which shall forsake the covenant of the Lord for first he was called against the jews by jason the 〈◊〉 Priest, and this second time by 〈◊〉. and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. 31 And arms k A great 〈◊〉 of the wicked jews shall hold with An iochus. shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the Sanctuary l So called, because the power of God was nothing diminished, although this tyrant set up in the Temple the image of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and so began to corrupt the pure service of God. of strength, and shall take away the daily (sacrifice,) and they shall set up the abominable desolation. 32 And such as wickedly m Meaning 〈◊〉 as bare the name of jews but in 〈◊〉 were nothing less: for they sold their 〈◊〉, and betrayed their 〈◊〉 for gain. break the covenant, shall he 'cause to sin by flattery: but the people that do know their God, shall prevail and prospero. 33 And they that understand among n They that remain constant among the people, shall 〈◊〉 others by their example and edisie many in the true religion. the people, shall instruct many: o Whereby 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 although they should perish a thousand times, and 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 endure never so long. yet they shall fall by sword, and by flame, by captivity and by spoil many days. 34 Now when they shall fall, they shall be helped with a p As God will not 〈◊〉 his Church 〈◊〉, yet will he not deliver it all at once, 〈◊〉 so help, as they may still 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 under the cross, as he did in the time of the Maccabees whereof he here prophesieth. little help: but many shall cleave unto them q That is, 〈◊〉 shallbe even of this 〈◊〉 number many hypocrites, feignedly. 35 And some of them r To wit, of them that fear God and will loose their life for the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, signifying also that the Church must continually betrayed and purged and aught to look for one 〈◊〉 after another: for God hath 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: therefore we must obey. of understanding shall fall to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, till the time be out: for there (is) a time appointed. 36 And the s Because the Angel's purpose is to show the whole course of the persecutions of the jews unto the coming of Christ, he now speaketh of the 〈◊〉 of the Romans which he 〈◊〉 by the name of a King, who were without all religion and concemned the true God. King shall do what him list: he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself against all, (that is) God, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods, and shall promise sper, till the wrath t So long the 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 le as God 〈◊〉 appointed to punish his people: but he showeth that 〈◊〉 is but for a time. be accomplished for the determination is made. 37 neither shall he regard the u The Romans shall observe no certain form of religion as other nations, but shall change their gods at their pleasures, yea, continued them and prefer themselves to their Gods. God of his fathers, nor the desires x signifying that they should be without all hu manitie: for the love of women is taken for singular or great love, as. 2. Samu. 1. 26. of women, nor care for any God: for he shall magnify himself above all. 38 But in his place shall he honour the y That is, the god of power and riches: they shall 〈◊〉 their own power above all their Gods and worship it. God Mauzzim, and the God whom his fathers knew not, shall he honour with z Under pretence of worshipping the gods, they shall enrich their city with the most precious jewels of all the wotlde, because that hereby all men should have them in admiration for their power and riches. gold and with silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. 39 Thus shall he do in a Although in their hearts they had no religion, yet they did acknowledge the gods & worshipped them in their temples, jest they should have been despised as athei stes: but this was to increase their fame & riches: & when they gate any 〈◊〉, they so made others the rulers thereof that the profit ever came to the Romans. the holds of Mauzzim with a strange god whom he shall acknowledge: he shall increase (his) glory and shall 'cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain. 40 And at the end of time shall the King of the b 〈◊〉 is both the Egyptians: and the Syrians shall at length fight against the Romans, but they shallbe over come. South push at him, and the King of the North shall come against him like a whirl wind with charets, and with horsemen, and with many ships, and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass through. 41 He shall entre also into the c The Angel forewarneth the jews that when they should see the Romans invade them, and that the wicked should escape their hands, that then 〈◊〉 should not think but that all this was done by God's providence, for asmuch as he warned them of it so long afore, and therefore he would still preserve him. pleasant land, and many (countries) shallbe overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, (even) Edom and Moáh, and the chief of the children of Ammon. 42 He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries, and the land of Egypt shall not escape. 43 But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt, and of the Lybians, and of the black Mores where he shall pass. 44 But the tidings out of the East and the North shall d Hearing that Crassus was stain and Antonius 〈◊〉. trouble him: therefore he shall go forth e For Augustus over come the Parthians, and 〈◊〉 that which Antonius had lost. with great wrath to destroy and root out many. 45 And he shall plant the tabernacles f The Romans after this reigned 〈◊〉 through all countries and from sea to sea, and in judea: but at length for their cruelty God shall destroy them. of his place between the seas in the glorious (and) holy mountain, yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him. CHAP. XII. 1 Of the deliverance of the Church by Christ. 1 ANd at that a The Angel here noteth two 〈◊〉 si 〈◊〉 that the Church shallbe in great 〈◊〉 and trouble at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and next 〈◊〉 God will sand his Angel 〈◊〉 deliver 〈◊〉, whom here he 〈◊〉 Michael, meaning 〈◊〉, which is publisned by the 〈◊〉 ching of the Gospel. time shall Michaél, stand up, the great prince, which standeth for the children of thy people, and there shallbe a time of trouble, such as never was since there began to be a nation unto that same time: and at that time thy people shallbe delivered, every one that shallbe found written in the book. 2 And many b Meaning all shall rise at the ge 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which thing he here 〈◊〉, be cause the faithful should have ever their respect to that: for 〈◊〉 earth there shallbe no sure comfort. of them that sleep in the dust of the earth, shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and perpetual contempt. 3 And they that be c Who have kept the true sea 〈◊〉 of God and his religion. wise, shall shine, as the brightness of the sirmament: and they that d He chief meaneth the ministers of God's word, and next, all the 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 the ignorant, and bring them to the true 〈◊〉 of God. turn many to righteousness, (shall shine) as the stars, for ever and ever. 4 But thou, o Daniel, e Though the most part despise this prophecy, yet keep thovit sure and 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. shut up the words, and seal the book f Till the time that God hath appointed for the full revelation of these things: and then many shall iunne: oh and fro to search the knowledge of these mysteries, which things they obtain now by the light of he Gospel. till the end of the time: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shallbe increased. 5 ¶ Then I Daniel looked, and behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the brink of the g Which was 〈◊〉. river, and the other on that side of the brink of the river. 6 And (one) said unto the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, When (shallbe) the end of these wonders? 7 And I herded the man clothed in linen which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his h Which was as it werea double oh he and did the more conficme the thing. right hand, and his left hand unto heaven, and swore by him that liveth for ever, that (it shall tarry) for i Meaning, a long time, a longer time, and at length a short time: signifying that their troubles should have an end. a time, two times and half: and when he shall have accomplished k When the Church shallbe seattered and diminished in such sort as it shall seem to have no power. to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shallbe finished. 8 Then I herded it, but I understood it not: then said I, O my Lord, what shallbe the end of these things? 9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up, and sealed, till the end of the time. 10 Many shallbe purified, made white, and tried: but the wicked shall do wickedly, and none of the wicked shall have understanding: but wise shall understand. 11 And from the time that the l From the time that Christ by his 〈◊〉 shall take away the sacrifice and ceremonies of the Law. daily (sacrifice) shallbe taken away, and the abominable desolation set up, there m Signifying that the time shallbe long of Christ's second coming, and yet the children of God aught not to be discouraged though it be differred. (shallbe) at thousand, two hundredth and ninety days. 12 Blessed (is he) that waiteth and cometh to the thousand, three hundredth and n In this number he addeth a month and an half to the former number, signifying that it is no: in man to appoint the time of Christ's coming, but that they are blessed that patiently abide his appearing. five and thirty days. 13 But go o The Angel warneth the Prophet patiently to abide, till the time appointed come, signifying that he should depart this life, and rise again with the elect, when God had 〈◊〉 humbled & purged his Church. thou thy way till the end (be:) for thou shalt rest and stand up in thy lot, at the end of the days. HOSEA. THE ARGUMENT. AFter that the ten tribes had fallen away from God by the wicked and subtle counsel of jeroboam the son of Nebar, and in stead of his true service commended by his word worshipped him according to their own fantasies and traditions of men, giving themselves to most vile idolatry and superstition, the Lord from time to time sent them Prophets to call them to repentance: but they grew ever worse and worse, and still abused Gods benefits. Therefore now when their prosperity was at the highest under jeroboam the son of joash, God sent Hosea and Amos to the Israelites (as he did at the same time Isaiah, and Micah to them of Iudáh) to condemn them of theiring ratitude: and where as they thought themselves to be greatly in the favour of God, and to be his people, the Prophet calleth them bastards and children born in adultery: and therefore showeth them that God would take away their kingdom, and give them to the Assyrians to be led away captives. Thus Hosea faithfully executed his office for the space of seventy years though they remained still in their vices & wickedness, & derided the Prophets, & contemned Gods judgements And because they should neither be discouraged with threatenings only, nor yet flatter themselves by the sweetness of God's promises, he setteth before them the two principal parts of the Law, which are the promise of salvation, and the doctrine of life: for the first part he directeth the faithful to Messiah, by whom only they should have true deliverance: and for the second, he useth threatenings and mena ces to bring them from their wicked manners and vices, & this is the chief scope of all the Prophets, either by God's promises to allure them to be godly, else by threatenings of his judgements to fear them from vice: & albeit that the whole Law contain these two points, yet the Prophets moreover note peculiarly both the time of God's judgements and the manner. CHAP. I 1 The time wherein Hosea prophesied. 2 The idolatry of the people 10 The calling of the Gentiles. 11 Christ is the head of all people. 1 THe word of the Lord that came unto Hoséa the son of Beeri, in the days a Called also Azariah, who being a leper was depo said from hisking doom. of uzziáh, jotham, Aház, (and) Hezekiáh b So that it may be gathered by thereigne of these four Kings, that he preached above threescore 〈◊〉. Kings ' of Iudáh, and in the days of jeroboám the son of Ioásh King of Israel. 2 At the beginning the Lord spoke by Hoséa, and the Lord said unto Hoséa, Go, c That is, one that of long time hath accustomed to play the 〈◊〉: not that the Prophet did this thing in effect, but he saw this in a vision, or else was commanded by God to set for the under this parable or figure 〈◊〉 idolatry of the Synagogue, & of the people her children. take unto thee a wife of fornications, and children of fornications: for the land hath committed great whoredom, (departing) from the Lord 3 So he went, and took d Gomer signifieth a consumption or corruption, & Diblaim clusters of figs declaring, that they were all, corrupt like rotten figs. Gómer, the daughter of Dibláim, which conceived and bore him a son. 4 And the Lord said unto him, Call his name e Meaning, that 〈◊〉 should be no more called Israelites, of the which name 〈◊〉 boasted, because Israel did prevail with God: but that 〈◊〉 were as 〈◊〉, and therefore should be called 〈◊〉, that is, 〈◊〉 people, alluding to Izreel, which 〈◊〉 the chief city of the ten tribes under Ahab where 〈◊〉 so much blood, 2 King, 10, 8. Izreel: for yet a little, & I will visit the blood of Izreel upon the house f I will be revenged 〈◊〉 Ichu 〈◊〉 the blood that he shed in Izreel: for albeit God 〈◊〉 him up to 〈◊〉 his judgements, yet he did them for his own ambition, and not for the glory of God, as the end declared: for he built up that idolatry, which he had destroyed. of jehú, & will 'cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel. 5 And at that g When the measure of their iniquity is full, and I shall take vengeance & destroy all their policy and force. day will I also break the bow of Israel in the valley of Izreel. 6 She 〈◊〉 yet again, and bore a daughter, and (God) said unto him, Call her name h That is, not obtaining mercy: whereby he signifieth, that Gods fa〈◊〉 was departed from them. Lo-ruhámah: for I will no more have pity upon the house of Israel: but I will utterly i For the Israelites never returned, after that they we retaken 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉. take them away. 7 Yet I will have mercy upon the house of Iudáh, and will k For after their captivity herestored them miraculously by the means of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉., 〈◊〉. save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword nor by battle, by horses, nor by horse men. 8 Now when she had waned Lo-ruhámah, she conceived, and bore a son. 9 Then said (God,) Call his name l That is, not my people. Loammi: for you are not my people: therefore will I not be yours. 10 Yet the number of the m Because they thought that God cold not have be ne true in his promise mes except he had preserved them, he declareth, that though they were destroyed yet the true Israelites, which are the sons of the pro mes, should be without number which stand both of the jews, and the Gentiles, Ro. 9, 26. children of Israel shallbe as the sand of the sea, which can not be measured nor told: and in the place where it was said unto them, You are not my people, it shallbe said unto them, (You are) the sons of the living God. 11 Then shall the children of Iudáh, and the children of Israel be n To wit, after the 〈◊〉 of Babylon when the jews were 〈◊〉: but chief this is referred to the time of Christ, who should be the head both of the jews and Gentiles. gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great (is) the o The calamity and destruction of Izreel shallbe so great, that to restore them shallbe as a miracle. day of Izreel. CHAP. II 1 The people is called to repentance, 〈◊〉 He showeth their idolatry and threateneth them except they repent. 1 SAy unto your a 〈◊〉, that I have promised you deliverance, it remaineth that you encourage one an other to embrace the same, conside ring that you are my people on chome I will have 〈◊〉 brethren, Ammi, & to your sisters, Ruhámah, 2 Pled with your b God showeth that the faurewas not in Limb but in their synagogue, and their 〈◊〉, that he forsook them, Isa. 50, 〈◊〉. mother: pled (with her:) for she is not my wife, neither am I her husband: but let her take away her fornications out of her sight, & her adulteries c Meaning, that their idolati ie was sogreat, that they were not ashamed, but bo a stead of it, Ezek. 6 25. from between her breasts. 3 d For though this people were as an harlot for their 〈◊〉, yet he had left them with their apparel and dowry and certain signs of his favour, but if they continued still, he would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. Jest I strip her naked, & set her as in the day that she was brone, e When I 〈◊〉 her out of Egypt, Ezek 16. 4. and make her as a wilderness, and leave her like a dry land, and slay her for thirst. 4 And I will have no pity upon her children: for they be the f That is, bastards and begotten in adultery. children of fornications. 5 For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully for she said, I will go after my g Meaning the idols which they 〈◊〉 & by 〈◊〉 thy thought they had wealth and abundance. lovers that give me my bread and my water, my will and my flax, mine oil and my drink. 6 Therefore behold, I will stop h I will punish thee that 〈◊〉 thou mayest 〈◊〉 when there thy idols can help thee, & 〈◊〉 thee into such straitness, that thou shalt have no lust to play the wanton. thy way with thorns, & make an hedge, that she shall not find her paths. 7 Though she follow after her lovers, yet shall she not come at them: though she seek them, yet shall she not find (them:) then shall she say, i This he speaketh of the faithful, which are truly 〈◊〉 and also showeth the useand profit of God's rods. I will go and return to my first husband: for at that time was I better than now. 8 Now she did not know that I k This declareth that idolaters defraud God of his honour when they 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 to their idols. gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, (which) they bestowed upon Banal. 9 Therefore will I return, and take away l Signifying that God will take away his 〈◊〉 when man by his ingratitude doethabuse them my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my will and my flax (lent,) to cover her shame. 10 And now will I discover her m That is, all her service, ceremonies and inventions whereby she worshipped her idols. lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no man shall deliver her out of mine hand. 11 I will also 'cause all her mirth to cease, her feast days, her new moons, and her Sabbaths, and all her solemn feasts. 12 And I will destroy hervines and her figtrees where of she hath said, These are my rewards that my lovers have given me: and I will make them as a forest, and the wild beasts shall eat them. 13 And I will visit upon her the days n 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 her for her idola try. of Baalim, wherein she burned incense to them: and she decked herself with he o By showing how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them sell 〈◊〉 to please others, he declareth how the superstitious idolaters set a great part of their religion in decking themselves on their holy days earrings & her jewels, and she followed her lovers, and forgot me, says the Lord 14 Therefore behold, I will p By my benefitesin offering her grace and mercy even in that place where she shall think herself destitute of all help and comfort. allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, & speak friend lie unto her. 15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley q Which was a plentifulvalley & wherein they had great comfort when they came out of the wilderness, as 〈◊〉 7, 18. and is called the door of hope, because it was a depart frondeath and an entry into life. of Achonr for the door of hope, and she shall r She shall then praise God as she did when she was delivered out of Egypt. sing there as in the days of her youth, & as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt. 16 And at that day, says the Lord, thou shalt call me s That is, mine husband, knowing that I am joined to thee by an inviolable covenant. Ishi, and shalt call me no more t That is, my master: which name was applied to their idols. 〈◊〉. 17 For I wiltake away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall be no more remembered by their u No 〈◊〉 shall 〈◊〉 come into their mouth, but they shall serve me purely according to my word. names. 18 And in that day will I make a covenant for them, with the x Meaning, that he will so bless them that all creatures shall favour them. wild beasts, and with the foul of the heaven, and with that that creepeth upon the earth: and I will break the bow, and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and wilmake them to sleep safely. 19 And I will marry thee unto me for ever: yea I will marry thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgement, and in mercy and in compassion. 20 I will even marry thee unto me in y With a covenant that never shallbe broken. faithfulness, and thou shalt know the Lord 21 And in that day I will hear, says the Lord, I will (even) hear z Then shall the heaven desire rain for the earth which shall bring for the for the use of man. the heavens, and they shall hear the earth, 22 And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil, & they shall hear Izreel. 23 And I will so we her unto me in the earth, and I will have mercy upon her, that was not pitied, and I will say to them which were not my people, * Rom. 9 15. Thou art my people. And they * 1, Pet. 2. 10. shall say, (Thou art) my God. CHAP. III 1 The Jews shallbe cast of for their idolatry. 5 afterward they shall 〈◊〉 to the Lord 1 THen said the Lord to me, a Herein the Proditor phet representeth the person of God, which soved his Church before he called her, and did not withdraw the same when she gave herself to idols. Go yet, (and) love a woman [beloved of (her) husband, and was an harlot] according to the love of the Lord toward the children of Israel: yet they looked to other gods, & b That is, 〈◊〉 themselves wholly to pleasures, and 〈◊〉 not take up as they that are given to drunkenness. loved the wine bottles. 2 So c Yet I loved her and paid a small portion for her. jest she 〈◊〉 the greatness of my love, should have abused me and not been under duty: for fifteen pie ces of silver were but half the price of asclave. I bought her to me for fifteen (pieces) of silver, and for an homer of barley and an half (homer) of barley. Exode 〈◊〉. 33. 3 And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide with d I will try thee a long time as in thy 〈◊〉 hode whether thou will't be mine 〈◊〉. me many days: thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt be to none (other) man, & I will be so unto thee. 4 For the children of Israel shall e Meaning, not only all the time of their 〈◊〉, but also unto Christ. remain many days without a King and without a f That is, they should neither have policy nor religion, and their idols also wherein they put 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, should be destroyed. prince, and without an offering, and without an image, and without an Ephod and without Teraphim. 5 afterward shall the children of israel 〈◊〉, and seek the Lord their God, and g This is meant of Christ's kingdom, which was promised unto David to be eternal, Psal. 72. 38. David their King, and shall 〈◊〉 the Lord, & his goodness in the latter days, CHAP. four A complaint against the people, and the Priests of Israel. 1 Hear the word of the Lord, you children of Israel: for the Lord a Because the people would not obey the 〈◊〉 of the Prophet, he 〈◊〉 them before the judgement seat of God, against whom they chief lie offended, Isa. 7 12. 〈◊〉. 12. 10. hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land because there (is) no truth, nor mercy nor knowledge of God in the land. 2 By swearing, and lying, and kill, and stealing, and whoring they break out, and b In every place appeareth a liberty to most heinousvices, so that one followeth in the neck of another. blood toucheth blood. 3 Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein, shallbe cut of, with the beasts in the field, and with the fowls of the heaven, and also the fish of the sea shall be taken away, 4 Yet c As though he would say, that it 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 to rebuke them: for no man can abide it: yea, they will speakeagainst the 〈◊〉 & Priests whose office it is chief to rebuke them. let none rebuke, nor reprove another for thy people (are) as they that rebuke the Priest. 5 Therefore shalt thou fall in the d You shall perish all together the one, 〈◊〉 he would not 〈◊〉, and the 〈◊〉 because he would not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. day, and the Prophet shall fall with thee in the night, and I will destroy thy e That is, the 〈◊〉 wherein thou 〈◊〉. mother. 6 My people are destroyed for lack of know ledge: because f That is, the 〈◊〉 shallbe cast of 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 lack of know 〈◊〉, they are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 charge, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 others. thou hast refused knowledge, I will also refuse thee, that thou shalt be no Priest to me: and seeing g Meaning, the whole body of 〈◊〉 people, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the word of God. thou hast forgotten the Law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. 7 As they were h The more I was 〈◊〉 unto them. increased, so they sinned against me: (therefore) will I change 〈◊〉 their glory into shame. 8 i To wit, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to eat 〈◊〉 people 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in their 〈◊〉. They eat up the sins of my people, and lift up their minds in their iniquity. 9 And there shallbe like people, like k Signifying, that 〈◊〉 they have 〈◊〉 together, so shall they be 〈◊〉 together. Priest: for I will visit their ways upon them, and reward them their dedes. 10 For they shall eat, & not have enough: they shall l She wing, that 〈◊〉 wickedness shallbe punished on all 〈◊〉: for though they think by the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 to have many 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 of their hope. commit adultery, and shall not increase, because they have leftto take heed to the Lord 11 m In 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 selves to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 become like 〈◊〉 beasts. Whoredom, and wine, and new wine away (their heart.) 12 My n Thus he speaketh by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 calling them his people which 〈◊〉 for their sins they were not they sought help of stocks and 〈◊〉. people ask 〈◊〉 at their stocks, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 3. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 7. and their staff teacheth them: for the o They are 〈◊〉 away with a rage. spirit of fornications hath caused (them) to err, and they have go a whoring from vnder their God. 13 They sacrifice upon the tops of the 〈◊〉, and burn incense upon the hills under the oaks, and the poplartre, & the elm because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shallbe p Because they take away God's 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, there 〈◊〉 he will 〈◊〉 them up to, 〈◊〉 lusts, that they shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 own 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 Rome 1. 28. harlots, and your spouses shallbe whores. 14 I will not q I will not correct your shame to bring, you to 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 headlong to 〈◊〉 own 〈◊〉. visit your daughters when they are harlots, nor your spouses when they are whores: for they themselves are separated with harlots, and sacrifice with whores: there fore the people that doth not understand, shall fall. 15 Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, (yet) r God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 them to learn by their example 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 time. let not 〈◊〉 sinew: come not you unto s For 〈◊〉 the Lord had 〈◊〉 this place in time passed by his 〈◊〉, yet because it was 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, he would not that his people 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Gilgal, 〈◊〉 go you up to t He calleth 〈◊〉, that is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God, 〈◊〉, that is, the house of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 up there, 〈◊〉 that no place is 〈◊〉 where God is not purely 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Beth-áuen, nor swear, The Lord liveth. 16 For Israel is rebellious as an 〈◊〉 heifer. Now the Lord will feed them as a u God will so disperse them that they shall not 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 any 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. lamb in a large place. 17 Ephráim (is) joined to idols: let him alone. 18 Their drunkenness stinketh: they have committed who redome: their ruler's love (to say) with shame, x 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bribes, that they will commandment 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them unto them. Bring you. 19 The wind hath y To 〈◊〉 them suddenly away. bound them up in her wings, and they shallbe ashamed of their sacrifices. CHAP. V. 1 Against the Priests and rulers of Israel. 13 The help of man is in vain. 1 OYe Priests, hear this, and harken you, o house of Israel, and give you ear, o house of the King, for judgement (is) toward you, because you have been a a The Priests and princes catched the poor people in their snares as the 〈◊〉 did the birds, in these two high mountains. snare on Mizpáh and a net spread upon Tabonr. 2 Yet they were profound, to decline to b Not withstanding they seemed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 given 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which here he calleth slaughter in 〈◊〉 slaughter, though I have been a c Though I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them con 〈◊〉 by my 〈◊〉. rebuker of them all. 3 I know d They boasted 〈◊〉 selves not only to be 〈◊〉, but also Ephra: mites, because 〈◊〉 King 〈◊〉 came of that tribe. Ephráim, and Israel is not hide from me: for now, o Ephráim thou art become an harlot (and) Israel is defiled. 4 They will not give their minds to turn unto their God: for the spirit of 〈◊〉 (is) in the mids of them, and they have not known the Lord 5 And the e Meaning, their 〈◊〉 of all admonitions. pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephráim fall in their iniquity, 〈◊〉 also shall fall with them 6 They shalgo with their sheep, & with their bullocks to seek the Lord, but they shall not find him (for) he hath with drawn himself from them. 7 They have transgressed against the Lord, for they have begotten f That is their children are degenerate, so that there is no hope in them. strange children, now shall g There destruction is not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. a month 〈◊〉 them with their portions. 8 Blow you the trumpet in Gibeáh, (and) the shaume in Ramáh: cry out at Beth-áuen, after thee, o h That is, all Israel comprehended under 〈◊〉 part, signifying that the Lords plagues should 〈◊〉 them from place to place 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 destroyed. Benjamin. 9 Ephráim shallbe desolate in the day of rebuke: among the tribes of Israel have I caused to i By the success they shall know that I have 〈◊〉 determined this. know the truth. 10 The princes of Iudáh were like them that k They have 〈◊〉 up down ne all political order, and 〈◊〉 of religion. remove the bonds, (therefore) will I power out my wrath upon them like water. 11 Ephráim is oppressed (and) broken in judge meant, because he willingly walked after the l To wit, after King 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & did not rather follow God. commandment. 12 Therefore will I be unto Ephráim as a moth, and to the house of Iudáh as a rottenness. 13 When Ephraim saw his sickness, and judáh his wound, than went Ephráim unto m In stead of seeking for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. ashúr, and sent unto King n Who was King of the 〈◊〉. jaréb, yet cold he not heal you, not cure you of your wound. 14 For I will be unto Ephráim as a lion, and as a lion's whelp to the house of Iudáh: I (even) I will spoil, and go away: I will take away, & none shall rescue it. 15 I will go (and) return to my place, till they acknowledge their fault, and seek me: in their affliction they will seek me diligently. CHAP. VI 1 Affliction causeth a man to turn to God. 9 The wickedness of the Priests. 1 COme, and let us a He 〈◊〉 the people how they aught to turn to the Lord, that he might call back his pla gues. return to the Lord: for he hath spoilt, and he will heal us he hath wounded us, and will bind us up. 2 After two days will b Though he corrected us from 〈◊〉 to time, yet his help will not be 〈◊〉 of, if we return to him. he 〈◊〉 us (and) in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 3 Then shall we have knowledge, & endeavour ourselves to know the Lord his going for the is prepared as the mourning, and he shall come unto us as the rain (and) as the latter rain unto the earth. 4 O Ephráim, what shall I do unto thee! o judáh, how shall I 〈◊〉 thee! for c You seem to have a certain holiness, and 〈◊〉, but it is upon the sudden, and as a morning cloud. your goodness (is) as a morning cloud, and as the morning dew it goeth away. 5 Therefore have I d I have 〈◊〉 laboured by thy Prophets, and as it were framed you to bring amendment, but all was in vain: for my word was not meat to feed them, but a sword to stay them. cut down by the Prophets: I have slain them by the words of my mouth, and e My doctrine which I taught thee, was most evident. thy judgements (were as) the light that goeth for the. 6 For I desired f He showeth to what scope his doctrine tended that they should join the obedience of God, & the love of their neighbour with out ward sacrifice. mercy, and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burned offerings. 7 But they like g That is, like light and weak persons. men have transgressed the covenant: there have they trespassed against me. 8 h Which was the place where the Priests dwelled, and which should have been best instructed in my word. Gilead (is) a city of them that work iniquity, (and is) polluted with blood. 9 And as thieves wait for a man, (so) the company of Priest's murder in the way by consent: for they work mischief. 10 I have seen villainy in the house of Israel: there (is) the whoredom of Ephráim: Israel is defiled. 11 Yea, judáh hath set a i That is, doth imitate thy 〈◊〉, and hath taken graffs of thy trees. plant for thee, while I would return the captivity of my people. CHAP. VII. 1 Of the vices and wantonness of the people. 12 Of their punishment. 1 WHen I would have healed Israel, than the iniquity of Ephráim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they have dealt falsely: and a Meaning, that there was no one kind of vice among them, but that they were subject to all wickedness, both secret and open. the thief cometh in, an the robber spoileth with out. 2 And they consider not in their hearts, (that) I remember all their wickedness: now their own inventions have beset them about: they are in my sight. 3 They make the b They esteem their wicked King jeroboam above God, and seek but how to flatter, and please him. King glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies. 4 They are all adulterers, (and) as a very c He compareth the 〈◊〉 of the people to a 〈◊〉 oven which the baker heateth still till his dough be leavened, and 〈◊〉. oven heated by the baker, which ceaseth from rai sing up, (and) from kneding the dough until it be leavened. 5 (This is) the day d They used all riot and excess in their feasts and solennites, whereby their King was overcome with surfeit, and brought into diseases, and delighted in flatteries. of our King: the princes have made him sick with flagons of wine: he stretcheth out his hand to scorners. 6 For they have made ready their heart like an oven while they lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night: in the morning it burneth as a flame of fire. 7 They are all hot as an oven, and have e By their occasion God hath deprived them of all good rulers. devoured their judges: all their Kings are fallen there is none among them that calleth unto me. 8 Ephráim hath f That is, he conterfaiteth the religion of the Gen tiles, 〈◊〉 is but as a cake baked on the one side, and 〈◊〉 the other that is, neither through 〈◊〉 not through cold but partly a jew and partly a Gentil. mixed himself among the people. Ephráim is as a cake on the hearth not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, & he knoweth it not: yea, g Which are a token of his maniefolde 〈◊〉? grey hairs be here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face, and they do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him for all this. 11 Ephráim also is like a dove deceived, with out h That is, without all judgement, as they that can not tell whether it is better to cleave only to God, or to seek the help of a man. heart: they call to Egypt: they go to Asshúr: 12 (But) when they shall go, I will spread my net upon them, (and) draw them down as the fowls of the heaven: I will chastise them as their i According to my curses made to the whole congregation of Israel. congregation hath herded. 13 Woe unto them: for they have fled away from me: destruction (shallbe) unto them, because they have transgressed against me: though I have k That is: divers times redeemed them, and delivered them from death. redeemed them, yet they have spoken lies against me. 14 And they have not cried unto me with their hearts, l When they were in affliction, and cried out for pain, they sought not unto me for help. when they 〈◊〉 upon their beds: m They only 〈◊〉 their own commodity and wealth, and pass not for me their God they assemble themselves for corn, and wine, (and) they rebel against me. 15 Though I have bound, (and) strengthened their arm, yet do they imagine mischief against me. 16 They return, (but) not to the most high: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword, for the rage n Because they boast of their own strength, and pass 〈◊〉 what they speak against me and my servants. of their tongues: this shallbe their derision in the land of Egypt. * Psal. 73. 9 CHAP. VIII. 1 The destruction of Iudáh and israel, because of their idolatry. 1 SEt the trumpet to thy a God encourageth the Propheto signify the speedy coming of the enemy against Israel, which was once the people of God. mouth. (he shall come) as an eagle against the House of the Lord, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my Law. 2 Israel shall b They shall cry like hypocrites, but not from the heart, as their deeds declare. cry unto me, My God, we know thee. 3 Israel hath cast of the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him. 4 They have set up a c That is, jerobo ám, by whom they sought their own liberty, & not to obey my wil King, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver & their gold have they made them idols: therefore shall they be destroyed. 5 Thy calf, o Samaria, hath cast thee of: mine anger is kindled against them: how long will they be without d That is upright judgement and godly life. innocency! 6 e Meaning, the calf was invented by them selves, and of their fathers in the wilderness. For it came even from Israel: the workman made it, therefore it is not God: but the calf of Samaria shallbe (broken) in pieces 7 For they have f Showing that their religion hath but a show and in itself 〈◊〉 but vanity. sown the wind, & they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall bring for the no meal: if so be it bring forth, the strangers shall devour it. 8 Israel, is devoured, now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein (is) no pleasure 9 For they are go up to ashúr: (they are as) a g They never cease but run to and 〈◊〉 to seek help. wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. 10 Yet though they have hired among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall sorrow a little, for the h That is, for the tribute which the King 〈◊〉 the princes shall lay upon them: which means the Lord useth to bring them to repentance. burden of the King (and) the princes. 11 Because Ephráim hath made many altars to sin, his altars (shallbe) to sin, 12 I have written to them the great things of my Law: (but) they were counted as a i Thus the idolaters count the word of God as strange in respect of their own inventions. strange thing. 13 They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it: (but) the k Saving that they offer it to the Lord, but he accepteth no service, which he him self hath not appointed. Lord accepteth them not: now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt. 14 For Israel hath forgotten his maker, and buildeth temples, and Iudáh hath increased strong cities: but I will sand a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces there of. CHAP. IX. Of two hunger and captivity of Israel. 1 Rejoice not, o Israel for joy a For though all other people 〈◊〉 escape, yet thou 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. as (other) people: for thou hast go a whoring from thy God: thou hast loved b 〈◊〉 haste committed 〈◊〉 in hope of 〈◊〉 de, & to have thy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, jere 44, 17. 〈◊〉 an harlot 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 live by 〈◊〉 the whole then to be entertained of her own 〈◊〉. a reward upon every corn floor. 2 c These 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things that thou 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 taken from thee The floor, & the wine press shall not feed them, and the new wine shall fail in her. 3 They will not devil in the Lord's land, but Ephráim will return to Egypt, & they will eat unclean things in ashúr. 4 They shall not offer d All their doings 〈◊〉 touching 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rejected as things polluted. wine to the Lord, neither shall their sacrifices be pleasant unto him: (but they shallbe) unto them as the bread of mourners: all that eat thereof, shall be polluted: for their bread e The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉fring which they offered for themselves. for their souls shall not come into the House of the Lord 5 What will you do f When the Lord shall take away all 〈◊〉 occasions of 〈◊〉 him, which shallbe the most 〈◊〉 point of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, when you shall see yourselves 〈◊〉 from God then in the solemn day, & in the day of the feast of the Lord? 6 For, lo, they are go from g Though they think 〈◊〉 escape by 〈◊〉 the destruction that is at hand, yet shall they be destroyed in the place 〈◊〉 there they 〈◊〉 for succour. destruction: (but) Egypt shall gather them up, and Memphis shall bury them: the nettles shall possess the pleasant (places) of their silver, (and) the thor ne (shallbe) in their tabernacles. 7 The days of visitation are come: the days of recompense are come: Israel shall know it: h Then they 〈◊〉 know 〈◊〉 they were deluded by them who 〈◊〉 to them 〈◊〉 to be their Propheres & 〈◊〉 men. the Prophet (is) a fool: the spiritual man (is) mad, for the multitude of thy iniquity therefore the hatred is great. 8 The watcheman of Ephráim i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is to bring men 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be a 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 them from God. (should be) with my God, (but) the Prophet (is) the snare of a fouler in all his ways, (&) hatred in the How see of his God. 9 They k This 〈◊〉 is so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their wick 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 like to Sodom was never more corrupt, jud. 19, 〈◊〉 are deeply set: they are corrupt as in the days of Gibeáh: (therefore) he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins. 10 I found Israel like l Meaning, that he so esteemed 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 in them grapes in the wilderness I saw your fathers as the first ripe in the fig tre at her first time: (but) they went to BaalPeór, and separated themselves unto that shame, and (their) abominations were according to m They were as abominable 〈◊〉 me, as their 〈◊〉 the idols. their lovers. 11 Ephráim their glory shall flee away like a bird: from the birth n Signifying that God would destroy their children by these sundry means, and so consu me then by little & little. and from the womb and from the conception. 12 Though they bring up their children, yet I will deprive them from being men: yea, woe to them, when I depart from them. 13 Ephráim, as I saw, (is as a tre) o As they kept tender plants in their houses in Tyrus to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the cold 〈◊〉 of the sea, so was Ephráim at the 〈◊〉 unto me but now I will give him to the 〈◊〉 ter. in Tyrus planted in a cottage: but Ephráim shall bring forth his children to the murderer. 14 O Lord, give them: what will't thou give them? give them a p The Prophet seeing the great plagues of God toward 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 to God to make them 〈◊〉, rather than that this 〈◊〉 slaughter should come upon 〈◊〉 children. barren womb & dry breasts. 15 All their wickedness (is) in q The chief cause of their destruction is that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 my religion in Gilgál. Gilgál: for there do I hate them: for the wickedness of their in ventions, I will cast them out of mine House: I will love them no more: all their princes are rebels. 16 Ephráim is smitten, their root is dried up they can bring no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I 〈◊〉 even the dearest of their body. 17 My God will cast them away, because they did not obey him: and they shall wander among the nations. CHAP. X. Against Israel and his idols, 14 His destruction for the same. 1 Israel (is) a a Whereof 〈◊〉 the grapes were gathered, yet ever 〈◊〉 it gathered now strength, it increased 〈◊〉 wickedness, so that the correction which should have brought them to obedience, did but utter their 〈◊〉. empty vine, (yet) hath it brought forth fruit unto itself, (and) according to the multitude of the fruit thereof he hath increased the altars: according to the b As they were rich and had abundance. goodness of their land they have made fair images. 2 Their heart is c To wit, from God. divided: now shall they be found faulty: he shall break down their altars: he shall destroy their images. 3 For now they shall say, We have no d The 〈◊〉 shall come that God shall take away their King, and then they shall feel the 〈◊〉 of their sins, and how they 〈◊〉 in him in vain. King because we feared not the Lord: and what should a King do to us? 4 They have spoken words, swearing falsely 2. King. 17. 6. in making e In promising to be faithful 〈◊〉 God. a covenant: thus f Thus their integrity and fidelity which they 〈◊〉, was 〈◊〉 king but bitterness and 〈◊〉, judgement groweth as worm wood in the furrows of the field. 5 The inhabitants of Samaria shall g when the calf shallbe carried away. fear because of the calf of Beth- 〈◊〉: for the people thereof shall mourn overit, & the h Chemarims were 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 priests, which did wear black apparel in their sacrifices and cried with a joude 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 derided. Chemarims thereof, that rejoiced on it for the glory thereof, because it is departed from it. 6 It shallbe also brought to ashúr, for a present unto King jaréb: Ephráim shall receive shame, and Israel shallbe ashamed of his own counsel. 1. King. 18. 27. 7 Of Samaria, the King there of is destroyed, as the foam upon the water. Read, 2. King 23. 5 8 The high places also of i This he speaketh in 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. read Chap. 4. 15. Auen shallbe destroyed (even) the sin of israel the thorn and the thistle shall grow upon their altars, and they shall say to the mountains, * Cover us, and to the hills, Fall upon us. Isa. 2. 19 juk. 〈◊〉. 30. Revel. 6. 〈◊〉. & 9 〈◊〉 9 O Israel, 〈◊〉 haste k In those days waist thou as wicked as the Gibeonites, as God there partly declared: for thy zeal could not be good in executing Gods judgements, seeing thy own deeds were as wicked as there's sinned from the days of Gibeáh: there they l To wit, to sight or the Israelites remained in that stubbornness from that time. stood: the battle in Gibeáh against the children of iniquity did not m The Israelites were not moved by their example to cease from their sins. touch them. 10 It is my desire n Because they are so desperate, I will 〈◊〉 to destroy them. that I should chastise them, and the people shallbe gathered against them, when they shall gather themselves in their two o That is, when they have gathered all their strength together. furrows. 11 And Ephráim (is as) an heifer used to delight p 〈◊〉 is pleasure, as 〈◊〉 is labour & pain. in threshing: but I will pass by her q I will lay my yoke upon her fat 〈◊〉. fair neck: I will make Ephráim to ride: judáh shall plough, (and) jaakób shall break his clods. 12 So we to yourselves in righteousness: reap after the measure of mercy: r Read 〈◊〉. 4, 4. break up your fallow ground: for (it is) time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. 13 (But) you have ploughed wickedness: you have reaped iniquity: you have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou diddest trust in thy own ways, (&) in the multitude of thy strong men 14 Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people and all thy munitions shallbe destroyed, as s That is, 〈◊〉 in the destruction of that city 〈◊〉 neither kind nor age. Shalmán destroyed Beth-arbél in the day of battle: the mother with the children was dashed in pieces. 15 So shall Bethel do unto you, because of your malicious wickedness: in a morning shall the King of Israel be destroyed. CHAP. XI. The benefits of the Lord toward Israel. 5 Their ingratitude against him, 1 WHen Israel a While the Israelites were in Egypt & did not provoke my wrath by their malice and ingratitude. (was) a child, than I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt. 2 They called them, (but) they b They rebelled and went a 〈◊〉 way when the Prophets call led them to repentance. went thus from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to images. 3 I led Ephráim also, (as one) should bear them in his arms: but they knew not that I healed them. 4 I led them with cords c That is, friendly and not 〈◊〉 beasts or 〈◊〉. of a man, (even) with bands of love, and I was to them, as he that taketh of the yoke from their jaws, and I laid the meat unto them. 5 He shall no more return into the land of Egypt: but ashúr shallbe his d Seeing they con temne all this kindness, they shallbe led captive into Assyria. King, because they refused to convert. 6 And the sword shall fall on his cities, & shall consume his bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels. 7 And my people are bend to rebellion against me: though e To 〈◊〉, the Proditor phetes they called them to the most, hie (yet) none at all would exalt (him.) 8 f God 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 self & that with a certei ne grief how to punish them How shall I give thee up, Ephráim? (how) shall I deliver thee, 〈◊〉? how shall I make thee, as g Which were two of the cities that were destroyed with Sodom, Deu. 29, 23. Admáh? (how) shall I set thee, as Zeboim? mine heart is turned with in me: h Meaning, that his love where with he 〈◊〉 loved 〈◊〉, made him between 〈◊〉 & assurance what to do: and herein appeaeth his fatherly affection, that his 〈◊〉 cie 〈◊〉 his shall overcome his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as he declareth in the next vers. my repentings are rolled together. 9 I will not execute the fierceness of my wrath: I will not return to destroy Ephráim: for I am God, and not man, the holy one in the mids of thee, and I will not i To consume thee but will 'cause thee to yield and so receive thee to mercy: & this is meant of the small 〈◊〉 who shall walk after the Lord entre into the city. 10 They shall walk after the Lord: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, than the children of the West shall fear. 11 k The Egyptians and Assyrians shall be afraid when the Lord maintaineth his people. They shall fear as a sparrow out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of 〈◊〉, and I will place them in their houses, says the Lord 12 Ephráim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Iudáh yet ruleth l Governeth their stare according to God's word, and doth not degenerate. with God, and is faithful with the Saints. CHAP. XII. He admonisheth by jaakobs example to trust in God, and not in man. 1 EPhráim is fed a That is, flattereth himself with vain confidence. with the wind, and followeth after the eastwind: he increaseth 〈◊〉 and destruction, and they do make a covenant with 〈◊〉, and b Meaning, presents to get 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The Lord hath also a controversy with c Which in these points was 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, but not in 〈◊〉 Iudáh, and will visit Iaakób, according to his ways: according to his works, will he recompense him. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the women be, and by his strength he had d Seeing that God did thus prefer jaakob, their father, judah's ingratitude was the more to be abhorred. power with God. 4 And had power over the Angel, & prevailed: e Read Genes. 32. 31. he wept & prayed unto him: f God found 〈◊〉 as he lay sleeping in 〈◊〉, Genes. 28 12 and so spoke 〈◊〉 him 〈◊〉, that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that speech 〈◊〉 to the whole body of the people whereof wear. he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us. 5 Yea, the Lord God of hosts, the Lord (is) himself his memorial. 6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgement, and hope still in thy God. 7 (He is) Canáan: the balances of deceit (are) in his hand: he loveth to oppress. 8 And Ephráim said, Notwithstanding I am g As for 〈◊〉 he is 〈◊〉 like the wicked 〈◊〉 then 〈◊〉 Abraham 〈◊〉 jaakob. rich, I have found me out riches in all my labours: they shall find none iniquity in me h Thus the wicked measure Gods furor by outward 〈◊〉, and like hypocrites can not abide that any should reprove their 〈◊〉. that were wickedness. 9 Though I am the Lord thy God, from the land of Egypt, yet will I make thee to devil in the tabernacles, as in i Seeing thou 〈◊〉 not acknowledge my 〈◊〉 I will bring thee 〈◊〉 to devil 〈◊〉 as in the feast of the Tabernacles. Which thou 〈◊〉 now contemn. the days of the solemn feast. 10 I have also spoken by the Prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes by the ministery of the Prophets. 11 Is there k The people thought that no man 〈◊〉 have spoken against 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 place, and yet the Prophet 〈◊〉 that all their religion was but 〈◊〉. iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgál, & their altars (are) as heaps in the furrows of the field. 12 l If you 〈◊〉 of your riches and nobility, you seem to reproach your father who was a poor 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. And Iaakób fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept (sheep.) 13 And by a m Meaning, Moses whereby appeareth, that whatsoever they have, 〈◊〉 cometh of God's 〈◊〉. Prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a Prophet was he reserved. 14 (But) Ephráim provoked him with high places: therefore shall his blood be powered upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord reward him. CHAP. XIII. 1 The abomination of Israel. 9 And cause of their destruction. 1 WHen Ephráim spoke, there (was) a He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 & authority 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tribe had above all the rest trembling: he b He made a King of his tribe. exalted himself in Israel, but he hat he sinned in Báal, c The Ephraimites are not far from destruction and have 〈◊〉 their authority. and is dead. 2 And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, (and) idols according to their own understanding: they were all the work of the craftsmen they say one to another while, they sacrifice a d The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 persuaded the idolaters to offer they: 〈◊〉 after the example of Abrahám, and he 〈◊〉 how they would 〈◊〉 one another to the same and to kiss, and 〈◊〉 these call 〈◊〉 which were their idols. man, Let them kiss the calves. 3 Therefore they shallbe as the morning cloud, as the morning dew that passeth away, as the 〈◊〉 that is driven with a whirl wind out of the floor, and as the smoke that goeth out of the chimney. 4 Yet I am the Lord thy God e He calleth them to repentance & reproveth their 〈◊〉. from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no God but me: for there (is) no Saviour beside me. 5 I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of drought. 6 As in their pastures, so were they filled: they were filled, and their heart was exalted: therefore have they forgotten me. 7 And I will be unto them as a very lion, (&) as a jeopardy in the way of ashúr. 8 I will meet them, as a bear that is rob of her whelps, and I will break the calf of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them. 9 O Israel, f Thy destruction is certain, & my benefit toward thee 〈◊〉 that it cometh not of me: therefore thy ne own malice, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 ne confider ce in men must needs be the cause thereof. one hath destroyed thee, but in me (is) thy help. 10 g I am alone, I am 1, 17. I am: where is thy King, that should help thee in all thy cities? & thy judges, of whom thou saidst, Give me a King and princes? 11 I gave thee a King in mine anger, and I took him away in my wrath. 12 The iniquity of Ephráim (is) h It is surely laid up to be punished as jerem. 17, 1. bound up: his sin (is) hide. 13 The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son, else would he not stand still at the time, (even) at the i But would come 〈◊〉 of the womb, that is, out of this danger wherein he is, and not tarry to be 〈◊〉. breaking forth of the children. 14 I will redeem them from the power of the grave: I will deliver them from death: o k Meaning, that no power shall resist God when he will deliver his, but even in death will he give them life. death I will be thy death: o grave, I will be thy destruction: l Because they will not turn to me, I will not 〈◊〉 my purpose. repentance is hide from mine eyes. 15 Though he grew up among (his) brethren, an East wind shall come, (even) the wind of the Lord shall come up from the wilderness, and dry up his vein, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels. 16 Samaria shall be desolate: for she hath rebel led against her GOD: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shallbe dashed in pieces and their women with child shallbe ripped. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The destruction of Sama 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 He exhorteth israel to tur ne to God, who requireth praise and thanks. 1 OIsraél, a He 〈◊〉 them to repentance, to avoid all these plagues, willing them to declare by words their obedience and repentance return unto the Lord thy God: for thou hast fallen by thy iniquity. 2 Take unto you words, & turn to the Lord and say unto him, b He showeth them how they aught to confess their sins. Take away all iniquity, and receive (us) graciously: so will we tender the calves of c Declaring, that this is the true sa crifice, that the 〈◊〉 offer even thanks and praise, Ebr 〈◊〉, 15. our lips. 3 Asshúrshal d We will leave of all vain confidence and pride. not save us, neither will we ride upon horses, neither will we say any more to the works of our hands, (You are) our gods: for in thee the fatherless finds mercy. 4 e He declareth how ready God is to receive them that do 〈◊〉. I will heal their rebellion: I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him 5 I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily and fasten his roots as (the trees) of Lebanonn. 6 His branches shall spread, and his beauty shallbe as the olivetre, and his smell as Lebanonn. 7 They that devil under his f 〈◊〉 join themselves to this people, shallbe blessed. shadow, shall return: they shall revive (as) the corn, and flourish as the vine: the sent thereof (shallbe) as the wine of Lebanón. 8 Ephráim (shall say,) What have I to do aniemo re with idols? I g God showeth how 〈◊〉 he is to hear his, when they repent, & to offer himself, as a protection, & save guard unto them, as a most sufficient 〈◊〉 and profit have herded him, and looked upon him: I am like a green fir tre: upon me is thy fruit found. 9 Who is h signifying, that the true wisdom and knowledge consists in this, even to rest upon God. wise, and he shall understand these things? (and) prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord (are) righteous, & the just shall walk in them: but the wicked shall fall therein. JOEL. THE ARGUMENT. THe Prophet Joel first rebuketh them of Iudáh, that being now punished with a great plague of famine, remain still obstinate. Secondly he threateneth greater plagues, because they grew daily to a more hardness of heart, and rebellion against God notwithstanding his punishments, Thirdly he exhorteth them to repentance, showing that it must be earnest and proceed from the heart because they had grievously offended God. And so doing, he promises, that God will be merci full and not forget his covenant that he made with their fathers: 〈◊〉 will sand his Christ who shall gather the scattered sheep, and restore them to life, and liberty, though they seemed to be dead. CHAP. I 1 A prophecy against the jews. 2 He exhorteth the people to prayer, and fasting for the misery that was at hand 1 THe word of the Lord that came to Joel the son of Pethuél. 2 Hear you this, o a Signifying, the Princes, the Priests, and the 〈◊〉. Elders, and hark en you all inhabitants of the land, whether b He calleth the jews to the consideration of God's 〈◊〉, who had now 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the ground for the space 〈◊〉 year, which was for their sins, & to call them to repentance. such a thing hath been in your days, or yet in the days of your fathers. 3 Tell you your children of it, and let your children (show) to their children, and their children to another generation. 4 That which is left of the palmer worm, ha' the the grasshopper eaten, and the residue of the grasshopper hath the canker worm ea ten, and the residue of the canker worm ha' the the caterpillar eaten. 5 Awake you c Meaning, that the occasion of 〈◊〉 excess and d. unkennes was taken 〈◊〉. drunkards, and weep, & howl all you drinkers of wine, because of the new wine: for it shallbe pulled from your mouth. 6 Yea, d 〈◊〉. was another plague 〈◊〉 God had 〈◊〉 than when he 〈◊〉 up the Assyrians against them. a nation cometh upon my land, mighty, and without number, whose teeth (are like) the teeth of a lion, and he hath the jaws of a great lion. 7 He maketh my vine waste, and pilleth of the 〈◊〉 of my figtree he maketh it bore, and casteth it down the branches there of are made white. 8 Mourn like a virgin girded with sackcloth 〈◊〉 the husband of e 〈◊〉 grievously as a woman, which hath lost her husband, to whom she hath even married in her 〈◊〉 her youth. 9 The meat offering, and the drink offering is f The tokens of God's wrath did appear in his Temple in so mu 〈◊〉, as Godsserui ce was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. cut of from the House of the Lord: the Priests the Lords ministers mourn. 10 The field is wasted: the land mourneth: for the corn is destroyed: g All comfort & substance for now 〈◊〉 is taken away. the new wine is dried up, (and) the oil is decayed. 11 Be you ashamed, o husband men: howl o you vine dressers for the wheat, and for the barley, because the harvest of the field is peri shed. 12 The vine is dried up, & the figtree is decayed the pomegranate tre and the palm tre, and the apple tre, (even) all the trees of the field are withered: surely the joy is withered away from the sons of men. 13 h He 〈◊〉 the only means to 〈◊〉 God's wrath & to have all things restored is unsained repentance. Gird yourselves and lament, you Priests: howl you ministers of the altar: come, (and) lie all night in sack clot, you ministers of my God: for the meat offering, and the drink of fring is taken away from the House of your God. 14 Sanctify you a fast: call a solemn assembly: gather the Elders, (and) all the inhabitants of the land into the House of the Lord your God and cry unto the Lord, 15 Alas: for the day, for the i Wese by these great plagues that utter 〈◊〉 at hand. day of the Lord is at hand, and it cometh as a destruction from the Almighty. 16 Is not the meat cut of before our eyes? (and) joy, and gladness from the House of our God? 17 The seed is rotten under their clods: the garners are destroyed: the barns are broken down, for the corn is withered. 18 How did the beasts 〈◊〉? the herds of cattle pine away, because they have no pasture, and the flocks of sheep are destroyed. 19 O Lord, to thee will I cry: for the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and the flame hath burned up all the trees of the field. 20 The beasts of the field cry also unto thee for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the k That is drought fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness. CHAP. II He prophesieth of the coming and cruelty of their enemies. 13 An exhortation to move them to, convert. 18 The love of God toward his people. 1 Blow a He showeth the great judgements of God which are at hand except they 〈◊〉. the trumpet in Zionn, and shout in mine holy Mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the Lord is come: for it (is) at hand. 2 A b Of 〈◊〉 & trouble. day of darkness, & of blackness, a day of clouds, and obscurity, as the morning spread upon the mountains, (so is) there a c Meaning the Assyrians. great people, and a mighty: there was none like it from the beginning, neither shall be any 〈◊〉 after it, unto the years of many generations. 3 A fire devoureth before him, and behind him a flame burneth up: the land (is) as the of d The enemy destroyeth our 〈◊〉 tiful country where soever he 〈◊〉. Eden before him, and behind him a desolate wilderness, so that nothing shall escape him. 4 The beholding of him (is) like the sight of horses, and like the horse men, so shall they run. 5 Like the noise of charets in the tops of the mountains shall they leap, like the noy ce of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, (&) as a mighty people prepared to the battle. 6 Before his face shall the people tremble: all faces e This shallbe 〈◊〉 and black for fear, as 〈◊〉. 2, 10. shall gather blackness. 7 They shall run like strong men, and go up to the brickwall like men of war, and every man shall go for ward in his ways, and they shall not stay in their paths. 8 neither shall one f For none shallbe able to resist them. thrust another, (but) every one shall walk in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded. 9 They shall run to and fro in the city: they shall run upon the brickwall: they shall climb up upon the houses, (and) enter in at the windows like the thief, 10 The earth shall tremble before him, the heavens shall shake, the g Read 〈◊〉. 13. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 32, 7. chap. 〈◊〉, 1 & 3. 15. 〈◊〉. 24, 29. sun and the moon shallbe dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining, 11 And the Lord shall h The Lord shall stir up 〈◊〉, Assyrians to execute his 〈◊〉. jerem. 〈◊〉, 7. utter his voice before his host: for his host is very great: for (he is) strong that doth his word: * for the day 〈◊〉. 5, 18. of the LORD is great and very terrible, and seph. 1, 〈◊〉. who can abide it! 12 Therefore also no we the LORD saith, Turn you unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. 13 And i Mortify your affection and serve God with pureness of heart and not with ceremony. rend your heart, and not your clotheses: and turn unto the Lord your God, for he is gracious, and merciful, 〈◊〉 to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. 14 Who knoweth, (if) he will k He speaketh this to stir up their slothfulness and not that he 〈◊〉 of God's mercies, if they did repent How God repenteth read. Jere, 18, 8. return and repent and leave a blessing behind him, (even) a meat offering, and a drink offering unto the Lord your God? 15 Blow the trumpet in Zión, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly. 16 Gather the people: sanctify the congregation, gather the Elders: assemble the l That as all have sinned, so all may show for the signs of their 〈◊〉, that men seeing the children, which are not free from God's wrath, might be the more 〈◊〉 touched with the consideration of their own sins. children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chambre, and the bride out of her bride chambre. 17 Let the Priests, the ministers of the Lord weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, o Lord, and and give not thy heritage into reproach that the heathen should rule over them, * Wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God? Psal. 79, 10. 18 Then will the Lord be m If they repent he showeth that God will preserve and defend them with a most ardent affe ction. jealous over his land and spare his people. 19 Yea, the Lord will answer and say unto the people, Behold, I will sand you corn, and wine, and oil, and you shallbe 〈◊〉 there with: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen. 20 But I will remove far of from you the n That is, the Assyrians your enemies. Northern (army,) and I will drive him into a land, barren and desolate with his face toward the o 〈◊〉 the salt sea, or Persiam sea: meaning that though his army were so great, that it filled all from this sea to the 〈◊〉 called me diterraneum, yet he would 〈◊〉 them. East sea, and his end to the utmost sea, and his stink shall come up, and his corruption shall ascend, because he hath exalted himself to do (this.) 21 Fear not, o land, (but) be glad and rejoice: for the Lord will do great things. 22 Be not afraid, you beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness are green: for the tre beareth her fruit: the fig tre and the vine do give their force. 23 Be glad then, you children of Zionn, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the rain of p That is, such as should come by just measure and as was wont to be sent when God was reconciled with them. righteousness, * and he will 'cause to come down for you the rain, (even) the (first) rain, and the latter rain in the first (moaneth.) 24 And the barns shallbe full of wheat, and the presses shall abound with wine and oil. Leu. 26. 4. 25 And I will tender you the years that the Deut. 〈◊〉. 14. 〈◊〉 hath eaten, the canker worm and the caterpillar and the palmer worm, my great host which I sent among you. 26 So you shall eat and be satisfied and praise the Name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt marvelously with you: and my people shall never be a shamed. 27 You shall also know, that I am in the mids of Israel, and that I am the Lord your God and none other, and my people shall never be ashamed. 28 And afterward will I power q That is, in greater 〈◊〉 and more generally then in 〈◊〉 past and his was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉, when as God's graces, and his Spirit under the Gospe was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lie given to the Church. Isa. 44. 3. Act. 2. 17. out my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophecy: your old men shall dream r As they had visions, and dreams in old time, so 〈◊〉 they now have clearer revelations. dreams, (and) your young men shall see visions. 29 And also upon the servants, and upon the maids in those days will I power my Spirit. 30 And I will show s He warneth the faithful what 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing should come, to the 〈◊〉 that they should not look 〈◊〉 continual 〈◊〉 in this world, and yet in all 〈◊〉 troubles he would preserve them. wonders in the heavens john. 7. 38. and in the earth: blood and fire, and pillars of smoke. 31 The t The order of nature shall seem to be changed for the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 be in the world. Isa. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Ezek. 32. 7. Chap 3. 1. Mat 24. 29. sun shallbe turned into darkness: and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come. 32 But whosoever shall call u God's judgements are for the destruction of the insideles, and to move the 〈◊〉 to call upon the Name of God, who will give them salvation. on the Name of the Lord, shall be saved: for in mount Zión, and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the x Meaning hereby the Gentiles. Rom. 10. 13. remnant, whom the Lord shall call. CHAP. III Of the judgement of GOD against the enemies of his people. 1 FOr behold, in a When I shall deliver my church, which standeth of the jews, and of the Gen 〈◊〉. those days and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Iudáh and jerusalém. 2 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the b It appeareth that he alludeth to that great victory of Jehoshaphat, when as God without 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 help destroyed the enemies. 2. King. 〈◊〉. 26. also he hath respect to this word, lehos haphat, which signifieth pleading 〈◊〉 judgement, because God would judge the enemies of his Church as he did there. valley of jehoshaphát, and will pled with them there for my people, and for mine heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations and parted my land. 3 And they have cast lots for my people, and have given the child c 〈◊〉 which the enemy gate for the sale of my people the 〈◊〉 ed it upon 〈◊〉 tes and drink. for the harlot, and sold the girl for wine, that they might drink. 4 Yea, and what d He taketh the cause of his church in 〈◊〉 against the enemy, as though the 〈◊〉 were done to himself. have you to do with me, Tyrus and Zionn and all the coasts of Palestina? will you tender me e 〈◊〉 I done you wrong, that you will rendre me the like. a recompense and if you recompense me, swiftly (and) speedily, will 〈◊〉 render your recompense upon your head: 5 For you have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly (and) pleasant things. 6 The children also of Iudáh and the children of Jerusalem have you sold unto the Grecians, that you might sand them far from their border. 7 Behold, I will raise them out of the place where you have sold them, and will tender your reward upon your own head. 8 And I will cell your sons and your daughters into the hand of the children of judah, and they f For afterward God sold them by 〈◊〉 zar, and Alexander the great, sore the love he bore to his people, and thereby they were comforted as though the price had been there's. shall cell them to the Sabeans, to a people far of: for the Lord himself hath spoken it. 9 Publish this among the Gentiles: prepare war, wake up the mighty men: let all the men of war draw near (and) come up. 10 g When I shall 〈◊〉 my judgements against mine enemies, I will 'cause every one to be ready, and to prepare their weapons to destroy one another, for my Church sake. Break your plough shares into sword, and your sieths into spears: letthe weak say, I am strong. 11 Assemble yourselves, and come all you heathen and gather yourselves together round about: there shall the Lord cast down thy mighty men. 12 Let the heathen be weakened, and come up to the valley of jehoshaphat: for there will I sitto judge all the heathen round about. 13 Put in your h Thus he shall encourage the enemies when their wickedness is full ripe to destroy one another, which he calleth the valley of God's judgement. sieths, for the winepress is ripe: come, get you down, for the winepress is full: yea, the winepresses run over, for their wickedness is great. 14 Omultitude, o multitude, (come) into the valley of threshing: for the day of the Lord (is) near in the valley of threshing. 15 The sun and moon shallbe darkened, and the stars shall withdraw theirlight. 16 The Lord also shall roar out of Zionn, and utter his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens, and the earth chalk, but the Lord willbe the hope i God assureth his against all troubles, that when he destroyeth his enemies, his children shallbe delivered. of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. 17 So shall you know that I am the Lord your God dwelling in Zion, mine holy Mountain: then shall Jerusalem be holy, and there shall no strangers go k The strangers shall no more destroy his Church Which if they do 〈◊〉 it is the people which by their sins 〈◊〉 the breach for the enemy. thoro we heranie more. 18 And in that day shall the mountains l He promises to his Church abundance of 〈◊〉, read Ezek. 47. 1. 〈◊〉 should water and comfort the most barren 〈◊〉 Amos. 9 〈◊〉. drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Iudáh shall run with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the House of the Lord, and shall water the valley of Shittim. 19 m The malicious enemies shall have no part of this grace. Egypt shallbe waste, and Edóm shallbe a desolate wilderness, for the injuries of the children of Iudáh, because they have shed in nocent blood in their land. 20 But Iudáh shall devil for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. 21 For I will n He had suffered his Church hither to to lie in their filthinesbut now be promises to cleanse them and to make them pu 〈◊〉 him. cleanse their blood, that I have not cleansed, and the LORD will dwelin Zión. AMOS THE ARGUMENT. AMong many other Prophets that God raised up to admonish the Israelites of his plagues for their wickedness and idolatry, he stirred up Amos, who was an 〈◊〉 or shepherd of a poor town, and gave him both knowledge and constancy to reprove all estates and degrees, and to denounce Gods horrible judgements against them, exceptthey did in time repent: showing them, that if God spare not the other nations about them, who had lived as it were in ignorance of God in respect of them, but for their sins will punish them, that they cold look for nothing, but an horrible destruction, except they turned to the Lord by unfeigned repentance. And finally, he comforteth the godly with hope of the coming of the 〈◊〉, by whom they should have perfit deliverance and salvation. CHAP. I 1 The time of the prophecy of Amos. 3 The word of the Lord against Damascus. 6 The Philistines, Tyrus, Idumea and Ammon. 1 THE words of Amos, who was among the herdsmen a Which was a town six miles from jerusalan in judea, but he pro phecied in Israel. at Tecoa, which he saw upon Israel, in the days of Vzziáh King of Iudáh, and in the days of b In his days the kingdom of Israel did most flourish. jeroboam the son of Ioáh King of Israel, two year before the c Which, as josephus writeth, was when Vzziah would have usurped the Priesls' 〈◊〉, & therefore was smitten with the leprosy. earth quake. 2 And he said, The Lord shalroare from Zionn, and utter his voice from Jerusalem, and the dwelling places of the shepherds shall perish and the top of d What soever is fruitful and pleasant in Israel shall shortly perish. Carmel shall whither. 3 Thus says the Lord, For e He showeth first that all the people round about should be destroyed for their manifold sins which are meant by three and 〈◊〉 which make seven, because the 〈◊〉 should the more deeply consider Gods iud gements toward them. three transgressiós of Damascus, and for four I will not turn to it, because they have f If the Syriars shall not be spared for committing this 〈◊〉 against one city, it is nont possible 〈◊〉 Israel should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which hath come 〈◊〉 so many and gricuous sins against Gods and man. three shed Gilead with treshing instruments of iron. 4 Therefore will I sand a fire into the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the g The antiquity of their buildings shall not avoid my judgements, read, jere. 49. 27. palaces of Ben-hadád. 5 I will break also the bars of Damascus, and cut of the inhabitant of Bikeath-áuen: and him that holdeth the sceptre out of Beth-éden, and the people of Arám shall go into ca 〈◊〉 unto h 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 led the Sycians ca 〈◊〉 and brought them to Cyrene, which he callech here Kir. Kir, says the Lord 6 Thus says the Lord, For three transgressions of Azzáh, and for four, I will not turn to it, because they i They joined themselves with the Edomires their enemies, which carried them away 〈◊〉 carried away prisoners the whole captivity to shut them up in Edom. 7 Therefore will I sand a fire upon the walls of Azzáh, and it shall devour the places thereof. 8 And I will cut of the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and turn mine hand to Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, says the Lord God. 9 ¶ Thus says the Lord, For the transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn to it, because they shut the whole captivity in Edom, and have not remembered the k For 〈◊〉 (of whom came the Edomites) & jaakob were brethren: therefore they ought: to have admonished them of their 〈◊〉 friendship, & not to have provoke them to hatred. brotherly covenant. 10 Therefore will I sand a fire upon the walls of Tyrus, and it shall devour the palaces thereof. 11 ¶ Thus says the Lord, For three transgressions of Edom, and for four I will not turn to it, because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did ” Ebr. corrupt his compassion. cast of all pity, and his anger spoilt him evermore, and his wrath watched him l He was a 〈◊〉 enemy unto him. always. 12 Therefore will sand a fire upon Temán, and it shall devour the palaces of Bozráh. 13 ¶ Thus says the Lord, For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn to it, because they m 〈◊〉 the great cruel ie of the Ammonites that 〈◊〉 no: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but most 〈◊〉 tormented them and yet the Ammonites came of Lot who was of the household of Abraham. have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border. 14 Therefore will I kindle a fire in the brickwall of Rabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, (and) with atempest in the day of the whirlwind. 15 And their King shall go into captivity, he and is princes together, says the Lord CHAP. II Against 〈◊〉, judah, and Israel. 1 THus says the Lord, For the transgressiós of Moáb, and for four, I will not turn to it, because it burned the a For the Moabites were so cruel against the King of Edom that they burned his bones after that he was dead: which decla read their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, semg they would 〈◊〉 ge themselves of the dead. bones of the King of Edom into lime. 2 Therefore will I sand a fire upon Moáb, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerióth, and Moáb shall die withumult, with shouting, (and) with the sound of a trumpet. 3 And I will cut of the judge out of the mids thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, says the Lord 4 ¶ Thus says the Lord, For three transgressions of Iudáh, and for four, b Seeing the Gentiles that had not so far knowledge Were thus punished, 〈◊〉 why Whiche Was so fully instructed of the lords 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 not think to escape. I will not turn to it because they have cast away the Law of the Lord, & have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err after the which their fathers have walked, 5 Therefore will I sand a fire upon Iudáh, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem. 6 ¶ Thus says the Lord, For three transgressions of c It he spare not 〈◊〉 unto Wome his 〈◊〉 Were made, much more he Will not spare this degene rate kingdom. Israel, and for four, I will not turn to it, because they sold the righteous for silver & the poor for d They esteemed most vile bribes more than men's lives. shoes. 7 Theigape over the head of the poor, in the e When they have spoilt him & 〈◊〉 en him to the ground, they gape for his life. dust of the earth, and 〈◊〉 the ways of the meek: and a man and his father will go in to a maid to dishonour mine holy Name. 8 And they lie down upon clotheses laid to pledge f Thinking by the senior ceremonies, that is, by 〈◊〉, and being near mine altar, they may excuse all their other 〈◊〉. by every altar: and they g They spoil others and offer thereof unto God thinking that he will dispense With them, when he is made 〈◊〉 of their iniquity. drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their God. 9 Yet destroyed I the h The 〈◊〉 of their enemies & his 〈◊〉 toWard them should have caused 〈◊〉 hearts to melt for love toward him. Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks: not with standing I destroyed his fruit from above, & his root from beneath. 10 Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt and led you forty years thorough the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite. 11 And I raised up of your sons for Prophets, and l None shallbe de 〈◊〉 by any means. of your young men for Nazarites, Is it not even thus, o you children of Israel, says the Lord? 12 But you gave the Nazarites wine to drink, & commanded the Prophets, saying, prophecy not. 13 Behold, I k You have 〈◊〉 me 〈◊〉 your sins, Isa. 1. 14. am pressed under you as a cart is pressed that is full of sheaves. 14 Therefore the flight shall perish from the i You contemned my benefits and abused my 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 Went about to stop the mouths of my 〈◊〉. swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty save his life. 15 Nor he that handleth the bow, shall stand, and he that is swift of foot, shall not escape, neither shall he that rideth the horse, save his life. 16 And he that is of mighty courage among the strong men, shall flee away naked in that day says the Lord CHAP. III He reproveth the house of Israel of ingratitude. two For the which God will punish them. 1 Hear this word that the Lord pronounceth against you, o children of Israel, (even) against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying, 2 You a I have only chosen you to be 〈◊〉 ne among all other people, & yet you have forsaken me only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will visit you for all your iniquities. 3 Can two walk together except they be b Here by the Pro 〈◊〉 signifieth that he speaketh not of himself, but as God guideth and moveth him, Which is call led the a grement between Cod & his Prophets. agreed? 4 Will a c Will God threaten by his Prophets except there be some great occasion? lion roar in the forest, when he hath no pray? or will a lion's whelp cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? 5 d 〈◊〉 any 〈◊〉 come 〈◊〉 God's providence Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no fouler is? or will he take up the e Shall his 〈◊〉 reatning be in vain snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? 6 Or f Shall the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gods judgements and the people 〈◊〉 be afraid? shall a trumpet be blown in the city, & the people be not afraid? or shall there g Doth any 〈◊〉 come Without Gods appointment? 〈◊〉, 45, 9 be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? 7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he h God dealeth not With the 〈◊〉 as he doth With other people for heever Warneth them before of his plagues by his 〈◊〉. revealeth his secret unto his servants the Prophets. 8 The lion hath roared? who will not be afraid the Lord GOD hath spoken: who can but i Because the people ever murmured against the Propheres, he showeth that God's spirit 〈◊〉 ed then so to speak as they did. prophecy? 9 Proclaim in the palaces at k He calleth the strangers, as the 〈◊〉 & Egiptians to Witnesses of God's judgements against the Israelites for their 〈◊〉 & oppress sion, Asshdond, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria: so behold the great tumults in the mids thereof, and the oppressed in the mids thereof. 10 For they know not to do right, says the Lord: they store up violence, and robbery l The fruit of their cruelty and their appeareth by their great riches 〈◊〉 they have in their houses. in their palaces. 11 Therefore thus says the Lord God, An adversary (shall come) even round about the country, and shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shallbe spoilt. 12 Thus says the Lord, As the shepherd taketh m When the lion hath 〈◊〉 his hunger, the 〈◊〉 finds a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a tip of an ear to show that the sheep hath been 〈◊〉 out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear: so shall the children of Israel be taken out that devil in Samaria in the corner of a bed, & in n Where they thought to have had a sure hold, and to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Damascus (as in) a couch. 13 Hear, and testify in the house of Iaakób, says the Lord God, the God of hosts. 14 Surely in the day that I shall visit the transgressions of Israel upon him, I will also visit the altars of Bethel, and the horns of the altar shall be broken of, & 〈◊〉 to the ground 15 And I will smite the winter house with the summer house, and the houses of ivory shall perish, & the great houses shallbe consumed says the Lord CHAP. four Against the governors of Sam aria. 1 Hear this word, you a Thus he 〈◊〉 the princes & go verners, 〈◊〉 being over 〈◊〉 With the 〈◊〉 abundance of God's 〈◊〉, forgot God, & therefore he calleth themby the name of beasts & not of men cows of Bashán that are in the mountain of Samaria: which oppress the poor, (and) destroy the needy, and they say to their masters, b They encourage such as have authority over the people, t poll them, so that they may have profit by it. Bring, and let us drink. 2 The Lord God hath sworn by his holiness that lo, the days shall come upon you, that he wiltake you away with c He alludeth to fishers which catch fish by hokes and thorns. thorns, & your posterity with fish hokes. 3 And you shall go out at the breaches every (cow) forward: and you shall cast your selves out of the palace, says the Lord 4 Come to d He speaketh this in 〈◊〉 of them which, 〈◊〉 to these places, thinking that their great devotion & good 〈◊〉 had been 〈◊〉 to have bound God unto them. Bethel, & transgress: to Gilgál, and multiply transgression, & bring your sacrifices in the mourning, (and) yourtithes after three e Read deut. 14, 28 years. 5 And offer a thanks giving f As Leu. 〈◊〉, 13. of leaué, publish (and) proclaim the free offerings: for this, liketh you, o you children of Israel, says the Lord God. 6 Therefore have I given you h That is, lack of bread and meat. cleanness of teeth in all your cities, & scarceness of bread in all your places, yet have you not returned unto me, says the Lord 7 And also I have withholden theraine from you when there (were) yet three i I stayed the rain till the srutes of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stroyeth With 〈◊〉, and yet you Would not con side 〈◊〉 return to me by 〈◊〉. months to the hatuest, and I caused it to rain upon one city g You only deli te in these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & have none other respect. and have not caused it to rain upon another city: one piece was reigned upon, and the pie ce whereupon it reigned not, withered. 8 So two (or) three cities wandered unto one city to drink water, but they were k They cold not find Water enough where they had herded say it had reigned not satisfied: yet have you not returned unto me, says the Lord 9 I have smitten you with blasting, & mild we your great gardens and your vineyards, and your fig trees, and your oline trees did the palmer worm devour: yet have you not returned unto me, says the Lord 10 Pestilence have I sent among you, after the manner of l As I plagued 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Exod. 9, 〈◊〉. Egypt: your young men have I slay ne with the sword have taken away your horses: and I have made the stink of your tents to come up even into your nostrils: yet have you not returned unto me, saith the Lord 11 I have overthrown you, as God overthrew Sodomm and Gomoráh: & you were as a fire m You Were almost all consumed, and a 〈◊〉 of you Wonderfully preserved, 2. King 14, 26. brand plucked out of the burning: yet have you not returned unto me, says the Lord 12 Therefore, thus will I do unto thee, o israel and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to n Turn to him by repentance. meet thy God, o Israel. 13 For lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought: which maketh the morning darkness, and walketh upon the high pla ces of the earth, the Lord God of hosts (is) his Name. CHAP. V. A lamentation for the captivity of Israel. 1 Hear you this word, which I lift up upon you, (even) a lamentation of the house of Israel. 2 The a He so 〈◊〉 them because they soboasled of 〈◊〉 selves, or because they Were given to 〈◊〉 & deintines. virgin Israel is failen, (and) shall no more rise: she is left upon herland, (and) there (is) none to raise her up. 3 For thus says the Lord God, The city which went out by a thousand, shall leave an b Meaning, that the tenth, part should 〈◊〉 be saved. hundredth: and that which went forth by an hundredth, shall leave ten to the house of Israel. 4 For thus says the Lord unto the house of Israel, Seek you me, and you shall live. 5 But seek not Bethel, nor enter into c In these places they worshipped new idols, whicheafore time served for the true honour of God: therefore hesaith that these shall not save them. Gilgál, and go not to Beer-Sheba: for Gilgálshal go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nanght. 6 Seek the Lord, and you shallive, left he break out like fire in the house of Joseph and devour it, and there (be) none to quench it in Bethel. 7 They turn d In fiead of judgement & equity there execute cruel 〈◊〉 & oppression judgement to worm wood, & leave of 〈◊〉 in the earth. 8 He e He 〈◊〉 the power of God 〈◊〉 9, 9, maketh Pleiades, and Orion, and he turneth the shadow of death into the morning and he maketh the day dark as night: he 〈◊〉 the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the open earth: the Lord (is) Name. 9 He strengtheneth the destroyer against the mighty: and the destroyer shall come against the fortress. 10 They have hated him, f They hate the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 inthe open 〈◊〉. that rebuked in the gate: and they abhor him that speaketh up rightly. 11 For as much then as your treading (is) upon the poor, and g You take both his 〈◊〉 & also his food WhereWith he 〈◊〉. you take from him burdens of wheat, you have built houses of hewn stone but yeshal not devil in them: you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink wine of them. 12 For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take rewards, and they oppress the poor in the gate. 13 Therefore h God will so 〈◊〉 gue them, that they shall not suffer the godly once to open their mouths to admonish them of their 〈◊〉 the prudent shall keep silence in that time, for it is an evil time. 14 Seek good and not evil, that you may live: & the Lord God of hosts shallbe with you, as you have spoken. 15 Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgement in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be merciful unto the remnant of Joseph. 16 Therefore the Lord God of hosts, the Lord says thus, Mourning (shallbe) in all streets: and they shall say in all the high ways, Alas, alas: and they shall call the i So that all degrees shall have matter of lamentation for the great plagues. housbandman to lamentation, and such as can mourn, to mourning. 17 And in all the vines (shallbe) lamentation: for I will pass through thee, says the Lord 18 Woe unto you, that k Thus he speaketh because the Wicked & hypocrites said they were content to abide 〈◊〉 judgements w ere as the god lie tremble &, jere 30, 7. Joel. 2, 〈◊〉. Zeph. 1. 11. desire the day of the Lord: what have you to do with it? the day of the Lord (is) darkness and not light. 19 As if a man did flee from alien, and a bear met him, or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the brickwall and a serpent bitten him. 20 Shall not the day of the Lord be darkness, and not light? even darkness and no light in it? 21 I hate (and) abhor your feast days, and I will not smell in your solemn assemblies. 22 Though you offer me burned offering and meat offerings, l Because ve have corrupt my true seruite & remain obstinate in your vices, 〈◊〉. 1 11 jere. 6. 10 I will not accept them: neither will I regard the peace offering of your fat beasts. 23 Take thou away from me the multitude of thy songs [for I will not hear the melody of thy viols] 24 And let indgement run down a m Do your duty to God & to your neighbour, and so you shall feel his grace plentifully, if you she we your abundant affections according to God's word. waters, and righteousness as a mighty river. 25 Have you offered unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wilderness forty years, o house of Israel? 26 But you have born n That idol 〈◊〉 you e emed as your King, and carried about, as you did Chiun, in the Which images you though that there Was a certain divinity. Siccúth your King and Chiun your images, (and) the star of your gods, which you made to yourselves. 27 Therefore will 'cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, says the Lord, whose Name (is) the God of hosts. CHAP VI. Against the princes of Israélliving in pleasures, 1 WOE to a The Prophet threateneth the Wealth, which regarded not Gods plagues nor menaces by his Prophets. them that are at ease in Zión and trust in the mountain of Samaria, b These two cities were famous by their first inhabitants the Cana anites: and seeing before time they did nothing awaile them that 〈◊〉 there born, why should you look that they should save you, which Were brought in to devil in other mers' 〈◊〉 which were famous at the beginning of the nations: and the house of Israel came to them. 2 Go you unto Calnéh, and see: and from théce go you to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be c If God have destroyed these excellent cities in three divers kingdoms, as in 〈◊〉 bylon, Syria, and of the 〈◊〉, and hath brought their Wide borders into a greater 〈◊〉, than yours yetare, think you to be better or to escape? they better than these kingdoms? or the border of their land greater than your border, 3 You that put far away the d You that continued still in your Wickedness and think, that God's plagues are not at hand, but give yourselves to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, wantonness and 〈◊〉. evil day, and approach to the seat of iniquity? 4 The, lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their beds, and eat the lambs of the flock, and the calves out of the stall. 5 They sing to the sound of the viol: they invent to themselves instruments of 〈◊〉 like e As he caused divers kinds of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be made to serve God's 〈◊〉, so these did 〈◊〉 end to invent as many to serve their Want on affections and lusts. David 6 They drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments, but no man is f They pived not their brethren, whereof now many Were 〈◊〉 and carried 〈◊〉 Way 〈◊〉. sorry for the 〈◊〉 of Joseph. 7 Therefore now shall they go captive with the first that go captive, and g Some read, the 〈◊〉 of them that 〈◊〉 themselves, shall 〈◊〉. the sorrow of them that stretched themselves, is at hand. 8 h Read 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 14. The Lord God hath sworn by himself, says the Lord God of hosts, 〈◊〉 horre i That is, the 〈◊〉 ches and 〈◊〉. the excellency of Iaakób, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein. 9 And if there remain ten men in one house, they shall dye. 10 And his uncle k The destruction shallbe so great that none shall almost be left to but 〈◊〉 the dead: & therefore hay shall 〈◊〉 them at 〈◊〉 to carry out the burned ashes with more ease. shall take him up and burn him to carry out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him, that is by l That is, to some neighbour, 〈◊〉 I'll hrounde about. the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? And he shall say, None. Then shall he say, m 〈◊〉 shallbe so astonished at this destruction, that they shall 〈◊〉 no more of the Name of God, and that they are his people: but they shallbe 〈◊〉 when they hear God's 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 it, as they that are 〈◊〉 or reprobare. Hold thy tongue: for we may not remember the Name of the Lord 11 〈◊〉 behold, the Lord commands, and he will smite the great house with breaches, and the little houses with clefts. 12 Shall horses n He compareth them to barren rocks Where upon it is in vain to bestow 〈◊〉: she Wing that God's 〈◊〉 can have no place among them. run upon the rock? or will one plough (there) with oxen? for ye have turned judgement into gall, and the fruit of right teousnes into o Read * Chap. 5. 7. worm wood. 13 You rejoice in a thing of nought: you say, Have: not we got us p That is, power and glory. horns by our own strength? 14 But behold, I will raise up against you a nation, o house of Israel, says the Lord God of hosts: and they shall afflict you, from the entering in of q From one corner of the 〈◊〉 to another. Hamàth unto the river of the wilderness. CHAP. VII. God 〈◊〉 certain visions, whereby he signifieth the destruction of the people of Israel. 10 The false accusation of Amaziah. 12 His 〈◊〉 counsel. 1 THus hath the Lord God showed unto me, and behold, he formed a To 〈◊〉 the lands 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ludeth to the 〈◊〉 of the enemies. grasshoppers in the beginning of the shutting up of the latter groeth: and lo, (it was) in the latter groeth b After the 〈◊〉 commandement for mowing 〈◊〉 given: 〈◊〉 as some read, When the King's sheep were shorn after the Kings mowing. 2 And when they had made an end of eating the grass of the land, then I said, O Lord God spare, I beseech thee: who shall raise up Iacob? for he is small. 3 (So) the Lord c That is, stayed this 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. repented for this. It shall not be, says the Lord 4 ¶ Thus (also) hath the Lord God showed unto me, and behold, the Lord God called to judgement by fire, d 〈◊〉, that God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of this people. and it devoured the great deep, and did eat up a part. 5 Then said I, O Lord God, cease, I beseech thee: who shall raise up jaakomb? for he is small. 6 (So) the Lord repented for this. This also shall not be, says the Lord God. 7 ¶ Thus (again) he showed me, and behold the Lord stood upon a brickwall made by line e Signifying that this 〈◊〉 be the last measuring of the people, and that he would de far his judgements no lorger. with alone in his hand. 8 And the Lord said unto me, Amons, what seest thou? And I said, A line. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a line in the mids of my people Israel, and will pass by them no more. 9 And the high places of Ishák shallbe desolate and the temples of Israel shallbe destroyed: and I will rise against the house of jeroboám with the sword. 10 〈◊〉 f That is, When A mos had prophesied 〈◊〉 the King should be destroyed for this wicked Priest more for 〈◊〉 he bore to the Prophet 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 toward the King thought this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to condemnebim where as none other cold take 〈◊〉. Then Amaziáh the Priest of 〈◊〉 sent to jeroboám King of Israel, saying, Amos ha' the conspired against thee in the mids of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bea 〈◊〉 all his word 〈◊〉. 11 For thus Amons says, jeroboám shall die by the sword, and Israel shallbe led away captive out of their own land. 12 Also g w on this instrument of 〈◊〉 was not able to 〈◊〉 his put pose by the King he assayed by ano their practice: that was to fear the Prophet, that he might depart, & not reprove their idolatry there openly, and so hinder his profit. Amaziáh said unto Amós, O thou the Seer, go, flee thou away into the land of Judah, and there eat (thy) bread and prophecy there. 13 But prophecy no more at Bethel: for it is the King's chapel, and it is the King's court. 14 Then answered Amós, and said to Amaziáh I was no h Thus he showeth by his extra ordinarievocation that God had given him a charge which he must ne des execute. Prophet, neither was I a Prophets' son, but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of wild figs. 15 And the Lord took me as I followed the flock, and the Lord said unto me, Go, prophecy unto my people Israel. 16 Now therefore hear thou the word of the Lord Thou sayst, prophecy not against Israel, and speak nothing against the house of Ishák. 17 Therefore thus says the Lord, i Thus God used to approve the 〈◊〉 of his Prophets by his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 against them, which were malicious enemies, 〈◊〉. 28. 12. & 29 21 & 25 as this day he doth against them that 〈◊〉 the ministers of his Gospel. Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line: and thou shalt die in a polluted land, and Israel. shall surely go into captivity forth of his land. CHAP. VIII. 1 Against the rulers of Israel. 7 The Lord sweareth. 11 The famine of the word of God. 1 THus hath the Lord God showed unto me, & behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A basket of summer a Which signified the ripeness of their sins & the readiness of God's 〈◊〉. fruit. Then said the Lord unto me, The end is come upon my people of Israel, I will pass by them no more? 3 And the songs of the Temple shall be howlings in that day, says the Lord God: many dead bodies (shallbe) in every place: they shall cast them forth with b There shallbe noneleft tomour ne for them. silence. 4 Hear this, o you that c By 〈◊〉 the sale 〈◊〉 food and necessary things which you have got into your own 〈◊〉, and so 'cause thee poor to spend quickly that 〈◊〉 le that they have, & at length for 〈◊〉 to be come your 〈◊〉. swallow up the poor that you may make the needy of the land to fail, 5 Saying, When will the d When the dearth was once come, they were so griedy of gain, that they thought the holy day to be an hindrance unto them. new month begun, that we may cell corn? and the Sabbath that we may set forthewheat, and make e That is, the measure 〈◊〉 & the price great. the Epháh small, and the shekel great, and false fie the weights by deceit? 6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for shoes: yea, and cell the refuse of the wheat. 7 The Lord hath sworn by the excellency jaak 〈◊〉, Surely I will never forget any of their works. 8 Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn, that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly as a flood, and it shallbe cast out, and f That is, the inhabitants of the land shall be drowned, as Nilus drowneth 〈◊〉 when it over 〈◊〉. drowned as by the flood of Egypt. 9 And in that day, says the Lord God, I will even 'cause the g In the mids of their prosperity I will sand great affliction. sun to go down at noon: and I will darken the earth in the clear day. 10 And I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation: and I will bring sackcloth upon all loins, and bladnes upon every head and I will make it as the mourning of an only son, and the end thereof as a bitter day. 11 Behold, the days come, says the Lord God, that I will sand a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the word of the Lord 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the North even unto the East shall they run to and fro to seek the h Whereby he showeth that 〈◊〉 shall not one lie perish in 〈◊〉 but also in 〈◊〉 for lack of God's word, which is the food thereof. word of the Lord, and shall not find it. 13 In that day shall the fair virgins and the young men perish for thirst. 14 They that swear by the sin i For the idolaters did use to swear by their idols: which here he calleth their sin, as the papi 〈◊〉 yet do by theits. of Samaria and that say, Thy God, o Dan, liveth, & k That is, the common manner of worshipping and the service or religion 〈◊〉 used. the manner of Beer-Sheba liveth, even they shall fall, and never rise up again. CHAP. IX. Threatenings against the Temple, 2 And against Israel. 11. The restoring of the Church. 1 I Saw the Lord standing upon the a Which was at Jerusalem: for he appeared not in the 〈◊〉 pla ces of Israel. altar, and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake and cut them in pieces, (even) the b Both the chief of them and also the common people. heads of them all, & I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that 〈◊〉 of them, shall not flee away: & he that escapeth of them, shall not be delivered. 2 Though they dig into the hell, thence shall mine hand take them: though they climb up to heaven, thence will bring them down. 3 And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence: and though they be 〈◊〉 from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the c He showeth that God will declare himself enemy unto them in all places, and that his 〈◊〉 and all 〈◊〉 shallbe 〈◊〉 to destroy them. serpent, and he shall bite them. 4 And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good. d He declareth by the wondered power of God, by the making of the heavens and the elements that it is not possible for man to escape his judgements when he punisheth. 5 And the Lord God of hosts shall touch the land, and it shall melt away, and all that devil therein, shall mourn, and it shall rise up wholly like a flood, and shallbe drowned as by the flood of Egypt. 6 He buildeth his spheres in the heaven, and hath laid the foundation of his globe of elements in the earth: he calleth the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the open earth: the Lord (is) his Name. 7 Are you not as the Ethiopians e Am I more bound to you then to the Ethio pians or 〈◊〉? yet have I bestowed upon you greater benefits. unto me, o children of Israel, says the Lord? have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? & the Philistines from f Read 〈◊〉. 47 4, Caphtór, and Arám from Kir? 8 Behold, the eyes of the Lord God (are) upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it cleave out of the earth. Nevertheless I will not utterly g Though he 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 multitude, yet he will ever rescrue the remnant his Church to call upon his Name. destroy the house of Iaakób, says, the Lord 9 For lo, I will command and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as (corn) is sifted in a sieve: yet shall not that h Meaning, that none of his should perish in his wrath. lest stone fall upon the earth. 10 (But) all the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not come, nor hasten for us. 11 In that day will I raise up the i I will sand the 〈◊〉 promised and restore by him the spiritual Israel. tabernacle Act. 5. 16. of David, that is fallen down, and close up the breaches thereof, and I will raise up his ruins, & I will build it, as in the days of old 12 That they may possess the remnant of k Meaning, that the very enemies as were the 〈◊〉 and others, should be joined with the jews in one society & 〈◊〉, whereof Christ should be the head Edóm, and of all the heathen, because my Name is called upon them, says the Lord, that doth this. 13 Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that the ploughman shall l Signifying that there shallbe great plenty of all things so that when one kind of fruit is ripe, another should follow & every one in course, Leu 26, 5. touch the mower, & the treader of grapes him that soweth seed: and the mountains shall m Read Joel, 3, 18. drop sweet wine, & all the hills shall melt. 14 n The accomplisment hereof is under Christ, 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 planted in his Church, our of the 〈◊〉, they can never be pull led, after 〈◊〉 are once graffed therein. And I will bring again, the 〈◊〉 of my people of Israel: and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them, and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine there of: they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruits of them. 15 And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up again out of their land, which I have given them, says the Lord thy God. OBADIAH. THE ARGUMENT. THe Idumeans, which came of Esau, were mortal enemies always to the Israelités, which came of Iaakób, & therefore did not only vex them continually with sundry kinds of cruelty, but also stirred up others to fight against them. Therefore when they were now in their greatest prosperity, and did most triumph against Israel, which was in great affliction and misery, God raised up his Prophet to comfort the Israelites, for asn uche as God, had now determined to destroy their adversaries, which did so sore vex them, and to sand them such as should deliver them, and set up the 〈◊〉 of Messiáh which he had promised. 1 THe vision of Obadiáh. Thus says the Lord God against Edom, a God hath certainly revealed to his Prophets that he will raise up the heathen to destroy the 〈◊〉, whereof the rumour is now punished, jerem. 49. 14. We have herded a rumour from the Lord, & an ambassador is sent among the heathen: ari se, and b Thus theheathen encourage themselves to rise against Edom. let us rise up against her to battle. 2 Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art utterly despised. 3 The c Which despisest all others in respect of thyself & yet art 〈◊〉 anhand full in comparison of others, and art shut up among the hills as separate from the rest of the world. pride of thy heart hath deceived thee thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rocks, whose habitation (is) hie, that says in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? 4 Yea though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, & make thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, says the Lord 5 d God will so destroy them that he will leave none though thieves when they come, take but till they have enough, and they that gather grapes, ever leave so me behind them 〈◊〉. 49, 9 Came thieves to thee or robbers by night? how wast thou brought to silence? would they not have stolen, till they had enough? if the grape gatherers came to thee, would they not leave (some) grapes? 6 How are the things of Esáu sought up, (and) his treasures searched? 7 All the men of thy confederacy e They inwhom thou diddest trust, for to have help and friendship of them shallbe thy enemies and destrov thee. have driven thee to the borders: the men that were at peace with thee, have deceived thee, (&) prevailed against thee: (they that eat) thy f That is, thy familiar friend and ghesles have by secretpractises de 〈◊〉 thee. bread, have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him. 8 Shall not I in that day, said the Lord, even destroy the wise men our of Edóm, and understanding from the mount of Esáu. 9 And thy stróg men, o Temán, shallbe afraid because every one of the mount of Esáu shallbe cut of by slaughter. 10 For thy cruelty against thy g He showeth the cause why the 〈◊〉 were so sharply punished: to wit, because they were enemies to his Church, whom now he comforteth bv punishing their enemies. brother jaakób, shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut of for ever. 11 When thou stoodest h When Nebus chad = nezzár came against jerusalem thou joinedst with him & haddest part of the spoil, and so diddest rejoice when my people, that is thy brother were 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 as thou 〈◊〉 have 〈◊〉 and helped thy brother. on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away his substance, and strangers entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. 12 〈◊〉 thou shouldest not have beholden the day of thy brother, in the day that he was made i When the Lord 〈◊〉 them of their former dignity and gave them to be carried into captivity. a stranger, neither shouldest thou have rejoiced over the children of Iudáh, in the day of their destruction: thou shouldest not have spoken proudly in the day of affliction. 13 Thou shouldest not have entered into the gate of my people in the day of their destruction neither shouldest thou have once looked on their affliction in the day of their destruction, nor have laid hands on their substance in the day of their destruction. 14 neither shouldest thou have stand in the crossway to cut of them, that should escape, neither shouldest thou have shut up the remnant thereof in the day of affliction. 15 For the day k When he wit summon all the 〈◊〉, and sand them to destroy thee. of the Lord (is) near, upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done to thee: thy reward shall return upon 〈◊〉 head. 16 For as you have l That is, rejoiced & triumphed. drunk upon mine holy Mountain, (so) shall all the heathen drink continually: yea, they shall drink and swallow up & they shall be m The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shallbe utterly destroyed, and yet in despite of all the enemies I will reserve my Church and 〈◊〉 re it. as though they had not been. 17 But upon mount Zión shallbe deliverance, and it shallbe holy, and the house of Iaakob shall possess their possessions, 18 And the house of jaak omb shallbe n God 〈◊〉 this power to consume 〈◊〉 enemies to his Church 〈◊〉 power is only is properto himself as Isa. 10 17. a fire, & the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esáu as stubble, and 〈◊〉 shall kindle in them and devour them: and there shall be no rem 〈◊〉. 4. 24. nant of the house of Esáu for the Lord hath 〈◊〉. 12. 28. spoken it. 19 And they shall possess the South side of the o He 〈◊〉 how 〈◊〉 Church shallbe enlarged and have great possessions, but this chief is accomplished under Christ 〈◊〉 as the 〈◊〉 are made heirs and lords of allthings by him which is their head. mount of Esáu: and the plain of the Philistines, and they shall possess the fields of Ephráim, and the fields of Samaria, and Benjamin (shall have) Gilead. 20 And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel, which were among the p By the Canaanites the jews mean the dutch men, and by zarepháth. France, and by Sepharád, Spain. 〈◊〉 (shall possess) unto Zarepháth, and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharád, shall possess the cities of the South. 21 And they q Meaning that God will raise up in his Church such as shall role & govern for the defence of the same, & destruction of his enemies Messiáh, who me the Prophet calleth here the Lord & head of this kingdom. that shall save, shall come up to Mount Zión to judge the mount of Esau, & the kingdom shallbe the Lords. JONAH. THE ARGUMENT. WHen jonáh had long prophesied in 〈◊〉 and had little profited, God gave him express charge to go; and denounce his judgements against Niniuéh the chief city of the Assyrians, because he had appointed, that 〈◊〉 which were of the heathen, should convert by the mighty power of his word, and that within three days preaching, that Israel might see how horribly they had provoked God's wrath, which for the space of so many years, had not converted to the Lord for so many Prophets and so diligent preaching. He prophesied under joash, and jeroboam, as 2. King, 14. 25. CHAP. I 3 jonáh fled when he was sent to preach. 4 A tempest ariseth, and he is cast into the sea for his disobedience. 1 THE word of the Lord came a After that he had preached a long time in Israel: and so Ezekiél, after that for a time he had prophesied in Judah, he had visions in Babylon, Ezek. 1. 1. also unto jonáh the son of Amittái, saying, 2 Arise, (and) go to b For seeing the great obstination of the Israelites, he sent his Prophet to the Genti less that they might provoke them to repentance or at lest make them inexcusable: for Niniveh was the chief city of the Assyrians. Niniuéh, that c For as authors Writ, it 〈◊〉 in circuit about eight and 〈◊〉 mile and had a thousand & five hundredth 〈◊〉, and at this time there were an 〈◊〉 & twenty thousand children therein, Chap. 4. 11. great city, and cry against it: for their wickedness is comeup before me. 3 But Ionáh rose up to d Whereby he declared his weakness, thatwolde not 〈◊〉 follow the Lords calling, but gave place to his own reason, which persuaded him that he should no thing at all profit there, seeing he had doneso small good among his own people Chap. 4 2. flee into Tarshish from the presence of the Lord, and went down to e which was the haven, and port to take shipping thither, calledalso joppes. japhó: and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, that he might go with them unto Tarshish, from the f From that vocation where unto God had called him, and wherein hewolde have 〈◊〉 him. presence of the Lord 4 But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. 5 Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast the wares that were in the ship, into the sea to lighten it of them: but jonáh was go down g As one that would have 〈◊〉 of this care, and solicitude by seeking rest and quietness. into the sides of the ship, and he lay down, and was fast a sleep. 6 So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, o sleper! A rise, call upon thy h As they had called on their idols, which declareth that idolaters have no stay nor certainty, but in their troubles seek, they can not 〈◊〉 to whom. God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not. 7 And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast i which declared that the matter was in great extremity, and dout, which thing was Gods monon in them for the trial of the cause: and this may not be done 〈◊〉 in matters of great importance. lots, that we may know, for whose cause this evil (is) upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon jonáh. 8 Then said they unto him, Tell us for whose cause this evil (is) upon us? what is thy occu pation? and whence comest thou? which is thy countrei? and of what people art thou? 9 And he answered them, I am an Hebrew, and I fear the Lord God of heaven, which hath made the sea, and the dry land. 10 Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? [for the men knew, that he fled from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them] 11 Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm untous [for the sea wrought and was troublous] 12 And he said unto them, Take me, and cast me into the sea: so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest (is) upon you. 13 Nevertheless, the men rowed to bring it to the land, but they cold not: for the sea wrought, and was troublous against them. 14 Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, k This declareth that the very wicked in their 〈◊〉 slay unto God for succour, and also that they are touched with a certain fear to shed 〈◊〉 blood, where as they know no manifest sign of wickedness. We beseech thee, o Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, o Lord, hast done, as it pleased thee. 15 So they took up jonáh and cast him into the sea, and the sea ceased from her raging. 16 Then the men l They were touched with a certain repentance of their life past, and began to worship the true God, by whom they saw themselves so wonderfully delivered: but this was done for fear and not of a pure heart and affection, neither according to God's word feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows. 17 Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up jonáh: and Ionáh was in the m Thus the Lord would 〈◊〉 his Prophet with a most terrible spectacle of death, and hereby also confirmed him of his favour and support in this his charge which was 〈◊〉 him. belly of the fish three days, & three nights. CHAP II Ionáh is in the fish bely. 3 His prayer. 11 He is delivered. 1 THen Ionáh prayed unto the Lord his God a Being now swallowed up of death, and seeing no remedy to escape, his faith braced outunto the Lord knowing that out of thevery 〈◊〉 he was able to deliver him. out of the fish belly, 2 And said, I cried in mine affliction unto the Lord, & he heard me: out of the belly b For he was now in the fish belly as in a grave or place of darkness. of hell cried I, (and) thou heardest my voice. 3 For thou hadst cast me into the bottom in the mids of the sea, and the floods compassed me about: all thy surges, and all thy waves passed over me. 4 Then I said, I am c This declared what his prayer was, and how he laboured between hope and despair, 〈◊〉 the neglect of his 〈◊〉 & God's 〈◊〉 for the same: 〈◊〉 yet in the end faith gate the victory. cast away out of thy sight yet will I 〈◊〉 again toward thy holy Temple. 5 The waters 〈◊〉 passed me about unto the soul: the 〈◊〉 closed me round about, & the wedes were wrapped about mine head. 6 I went down to the bottom of the moun taines: the earth with her bars was about me for ever, yet hast thou brought up my d Thou hast delivered me from the belly of the 〈◊〉 and all these dangers, as it were raising me from death to life. life from the pit, o Lord my God. 7 When my soul fainted within me, I remem bread the Lord: and my prayer cameunto thee into thy holy Temple. 8 They that wait upon lying e They that depend upon any thing save on God alone. vanities, forsake their own f They refuse their own 〈◊〉 & that goodness which they should else receive of God mercy. 9 But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving, and will pay that that I have vowed: salvation (is) of the Lord 10 And the Lord spoke unto the fish, and it cast out Ionáh upon the dry land. CHAP. III Ionáh is sent again to Niniveh, 5 The repentance of the King of 〈◊〉 1 ANd the word of the Lord came unto a This is a great declaration of God's mercy that he receiveth him again and 〈◊〉 for't has his Prophet which had before showed so great 〈◊〉. jonáh the second time, saying. 2 Arise, go unto Niniveh that great city, and preach unto it the preaching, which I bid thee. 3 So jonáh arose and went to Niniveh according to the word of the Lord: now Niniveh was a b Read. Chap 1. 1. great & excellent city of three days c He went for ward one 〈◊〉 in the city, 〈◊〉 preached, and so he continued 〈◊〉 the city was conver 〈◊〉. journey. 4 And Ionáh began to enter into the city a days c He went for ward one 〈◊〉 in the city, and preached, and so he continued till the city was conver 〈◊〉. journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, & Niniveh shallbe overthrown. 5 So the people of Niniveh d For he declared that he was a Prophet sent to them from God to denounce his judgements against them. believed God and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth from the greatest of them even to the lest of them. 6 For word came unto the King of Niniveh, and he rose from his throne, and he laid his rob from him, and covered him with sack clot, and sat in ashes. 7 And he proclaimed and said through Niniveh, [by the counsel of the King and his no bless] saying, Let neither man, nor e Not that the dumb beasts had sinned, or cold 〈◊〉, but that by their example man might be astonished considering that for his sin the anger of God 〈◊〉 over all creatures. beast, bull lock nor sheep taste any thing, neither feed nor drink water. 8 But let man and beast put on sack clot, and f He willed, that the men should earnestly 〈◊〉 unto God for mercy. cry mightily unto God: yea, let every man turn from his evil way, and from the wickedness that is in their hands. 9 g For partly by the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 by the motion of his own conscience he 〈◊〉 whether God Would show them mercy. Who can tell (if) God will turn, and repent and turn away from his fierce wrath, that we perish not? 10 And God saw their h That is, the fruits of their repentance, which did proceed of faith Which God had planted by the ministery of his Prophet. works that they turned from their evil ways: and i Read 〈◊〉 18. 8. God repent of the evil that he had said that he would do unto them, and he did it not. CHAP. four The great goodness of God toward his creatures. 1 THerefore it displeased a Because hereby he should be taken as a false prophet, and so the Name of God, which he preached, should be blasphemed. jonáh exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed unto the Lord, and said, I pray thee, o Lord, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? therefore I prevented it to flee unto b Read Chap. 1. 3. Tarshish: for I known that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. 3 Therefore now o Lord, take, I beseech thee my life c Thus he prayed of grief fearing jest God's Name by this 〈◊〉 might be blasphemed as though he sent his Prophets forth to denounce his iud gements in vain. from me: for it is better for me to die then to live. 4 Then said the Lord, Dost thou well to be d 〈◊〉 thou be judge when I do things for my glory, and when I do not? angry? 5 So jonáh went out of the city and sat on the East side of the city, and there made him a both, and sat under it in the shadow e For he doubted as yet 〈◊〉 God would show them mercy or no: and therefore after forty days he dep 〈◊〉 out of the city, looking what 〈◊〉 God would sand till he might see what should be done in the city. 6 And the Lord God prepared a f Which was a further means to cover him from the heat of the 〈◊〉, as he remained in his both. gourd, and made it to come up over jonáh, that it might be a shadow over his head and deliver him from his grief. So jonáh was exceeding glad of the gourd. 7 But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, & it smote the gourd, that it withered. 8 And when the sun did arise, God prepared also a fervent East wind: and the sun bet upon the head of jonah, that he fainted, and wished in his heart to die, and said, It is better for me to die, then to live. 9 And God said unto jonáh, Dost thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be g This declareth the 〈◊〉 inconveniences where into God's servants do 〈◊〉 when they give place to their own affections and do not in all things 〈◊〉 submit them selves to God. angry unto the death. 10 Then said the Lord, Thou hast had pity on the gourd for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow, which came up in a night, and perished in a night, 11 And should h Thus God mere cifully reproveth him, which would 〈◊〉 himself and this gourd, and yetwolde restrain God to show his compassion to so 〈◊〉 nigh thousand people. not I spare Niniveh that great city, wherein are i Meaning, that they were children, and infants. six score thousand persons, that can not discern between their right hand, and their left hand, and (also) much cattle? MICAH. THE ARGUMENT. MIcáh the Prophet of the tribe of Iudáh served in the work of the Lord, concerning Iudáh and israel, at the lest thirty years: at what time Isaiáh prophesied. He declareth the destruction first of the one kingdom, and then of the other, because of their manifold wickedness, but chief for their idolatry. And to this end he noteth the wickedness of the people, the cruelty of the princes and governors, and the permission of the false prophets, and the delighting in them Then he 〈◊〉 forth the coming of Christ, his kingdom, and the felicity thereof. This Prophet was not that Micáh which resisted Ahab, and all his false prophets, as 1. King. 22. 8, but another of the same name. CHAP. I 1 The destruction of Iudáh and israel because of their idolatry. 1 THE word of the Lord, that came unto Micáh the a Born in Mares hàh a 〈◊〉 of Iudáh. Morashite in the days of Iothám, Aház, (&) Hezekiáh Kings of judah, which he saw concerning Savil maria and jerusalem. 2 Hear, b Because of the malice, and obstinacy of the people whom he had so often exhorted to repentance hesommoneth them to God's judgements taking all 〈◊〉, & God himself to witness, that the preaching of his Prophets which they have abused, shall 〈◊〉 evenged. all you people: hearken thou, o earth, and all that therein is, an let the Lord God be witness against you, (even) the Lord from his 〈◊〉 Temple. 3 For behold, the Lord cometh out of his place, and will come c Meaning hereby that God will come to judgement against the strong cities and 〈◊〉. down, and tread upon the high places of the earth. 4 And the mountains shall melt under him [so shall the valleys cleave] as wax before the fire, (&) as the waters that are powered down ward. 5 For the wickedness of jaak ób (is) all this & for the sins of the house of Israel: what is the wickedness of jaakob? Is not d Samaria, which 〈◊〉 have been an example 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 of true religion and justice was the puddle, and 〈◊〉 of all 〈◊〉, and corruption, and boam 〈◊〉 themselves of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Samaria? and which are the high e That is, the ido 〈◊〉 and infection. places of Iudáh? Is not Jerusalem? 6 Therefore I will make Samaria as an heap of the field, (and) for the planting of a vinyeard, and I will 'cause the stones thereof to tomb down into the valley, and I will disco ver the foundations thereof. 7 And all the graven images thereof shallbe broken, & all f Which they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had enriched hem therewith for their 〈◊〉 them. the gifts thereof shallbe burned with the fire, and all the idols thereof will I destroy for she gathered it of the hire of an harlot, and they shall return g The gain that came by their ido les, shallbe consumed as a thing of 〈◊〉 as the wages or riches of 〈◊〉 are wickedly 〈◊〉 so are they 〈◊〉 and speedily 〈◊〉. to the wages of an harlot. 8 Therefore I will mourn and howl: I will go without clotheses, and naked. I will make lamentation like the dragons, and mourning as the ostriches. 9 For her plagues are grievous: for it is come into Iudáh: (the enemy) is come unto the gate of my people, unto 〈◊〉. 10 Declare you it not at h Jest the 〈◊〉 our cue. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 destruction. Gath, neither weep you for the house of i Which was a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Aphráh roll thyself in the dust. 11 Thou that dwellest at k These 〈◊〉 cities 〈◊〉 the enemy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he came 〈◊〉. Shaphir, go together naked with shame: she that dwelleth at 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 not come forth in the mourning of 〈◊〉- 〈◊〉 (the enemy) shall l 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for his 〈◊〉. receive of you for his standing. 12 For the inhabitant of 〈◊〉 waited for good, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 came from the Lord unto the m For 〈◊〉 éh had shut up Jerusalem, that they cold not sand to secure them. gate of 〈◊〉. 13 O 〈◊〉 inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to thee (beasts) n To flee away: for 〈◊〉 laid siege first to that city, and remained therein when he sent his captains, and army against Jerusalem. of price: she o Thou first 〈◊〉 the idolatry of jeroboám, and so diddest 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. 14 Therefore shalt thou give presents to Morésheth p Th' us 〈◊〉 bribe the 〈◊〉 thy neighbours, but they shall deceive thee, as well as they of Jerusalem. Gath: the houses of Achzib (shallbe) as a lie to the Kings of Israel. 15 Yet will I bring an q He prophesieth against his own city, and because it 〈◊〉 an heritage, he says that God 〈◊〉 sand an 〈◊〉 to possess it heir unto thee, o inhabitant of Maresháh, he shall come unto Adul lám, r For so they thought themselves for the strength of their city. the glory of Israel. 16 Make thee bald: & shave thee for thy delicate children: enlarge thy baldness as the eagle, for they are go into captivity from thee. CHAP II 1 threatenings against the wanton and dainty people. 6 They would teach the Prophets to preach. 1 WOE unto them, that imagine iniquity, and work wickedness upon their bed des: a assoon as they rise, they execute their wicked devices of the night and according to their power hurt others. when the morning is light they practise it because their hand ” Ebr. 〈◊〉 to power hath power. 2 And they cover fields, and take them by violence, and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, (even) man and his heritage. 3 Therefore thus says the Lord, Behold, against this family have I devised a plague, whereout you shall not pluck your necks, and you shall not go (so) proudly, for this time is evil. 4 In that day shall they take up a parable against you, and lament with a doleful lamentation, and say, b Thus the jews lament and say that there is no hope of 〈◊〉 seeing their possessions are divided among the enemies. We be utterly wasted: he hath changed the portion of my people: how hath he taken it away to restore it unto? he hath divided our fields. 5 Therefore thou shalt have none that shall cast a chord by lot in c You shall have no more lands to divide, as you had in times past, and as you used to measure them in the 〈◊〉. the Congregation of the Lord 6 d Thus the people warn the Prophets that they speak to them no more: for they can not abide their 〈◊〉 tenings. They that prophesied, prophecy you not e God says, that they shall not promise 〈◊〉, nor receive no more of their 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉. They shall not prophecy to them, neither shall they take shame. 7 O thou that art named the house of Iaakób is the Spirit of the Lord shortened? f Are these 〈◊〉 works accordîg to his Law? are these his works? are not my words good unto him g Do not the godly find my words comfortable? that walketh uprightly? 8 But he that was h That is, a fore time. yesterday my people, is risenup on the other side, (as) against an enemy: they spoil the i The poor can have no commodity by them, but they spoil them, as though they were enemies. beautiful garment from them that pass by peaceably, as though they returned from the war. 9 The women of my people have you cast out from their pleasant houses, (and) from their children have you taken away k That is, 〈◊〉 substance, and living, which is God's 〈◊〉, & as it were, 〈◊〉 of his glory. my glory continually. 10 Arise and depart, for this is not (your) l Jerusalem shall not be 〈◊〉 safeguard: but the 〈◊〉 of your 〈◊〉 uction. rest because it is polluted, it shall destroy (you,) even with a sore destruction. 11 m That is, snewe himself to be a prophet If a man walk in the Spirit, and would lie falsely, (saying,) n He show h what 〈◊〉 they delight in: that is, in flatterers, which tell them pleasant tales, and seapke of their commodities. I will prophecy unto thee of wine, and of strong drink, he shall even be the Prophet of this people. 12 I will surely gather o To destroy thee thee wholly, o Iaakób: I will surely gather the remnant of Israel: I will put them together as the sheep of Bozráh, (even) as the flock in the mids of their fold: (the cities) shalbeful of brute of the men. 13 The p The enemy shall break their gates, and walls, and lead them into Caldea. breaker up shall come up before them: they shall break out, & pass by the gate, and go out by it, and their King shall go before them, and the Lord (shall be) q To drive them forward, and to help their enemies. upon their heads. CHAP. III 1 Against the turannie of 〈◊〉 and false prophets. 1 ANd I said, He are, I pray you, o heads of Iaakób, and you princes of the house of Israel: should not you know a That thing which is just & lawful, both to govern my people aright, and also to discharge your own conscience? judgement. 2 (But) they hate the good, and love the evil: they pluck of their skins from them, & their flesh from their bones. 3 And they eat also the b The Prophet condemneth the wicked governors not only of covetousness theft, and 〈◊〉 there, but compareth them to wolves, lions, and most 〈◊〉 beasts. flesh of my people, and flay of their skin from them, & their break their bones, and chop them in pieces, as for the pot, and as flesh within the cauldron. 4 Then c That is, when I shall visit their wickedness: for though I hear the 〈◊〉 before they cry, Isa. 65 24. yet I will not hear these though they 〈◊〉, Isa. 〈◊〉, 15. I am. 2. 13. 1. Pet. 3 〈◊〉. shall they cry unto the Lord, but he will not hear them he will even hide his face from them at that time, because they have done wickedly in their works. 5 Thus says the Lord, Concerning the Prophets that deceive my people, and d They devour all their substance, and then flatter them, promising that all shall go welt but if one resltaine from their bellies, than they 〈◊〉 all ways to mischief. bite them with their teeth, and cry peace, but if a man put not into their mouths, they prepare war against him. 6 Therefore e As you have loved to walk in darkness & to prophecie lies so God shall reward you with gross blindness, and ignorance, so that when all others shall see the bright beams of God's graces, 〈◊〉 shall as blind men grope as in the night. night shall be unto you for a vision, and darkness (shallbe) unto you for a divination, and the sun shall go down over the Prophets, and the day shallbe dark over them. 7 Then shall the Seers be ashamed, and the sothesaiers confounded yea, they shall all cover f When God shall discover them to the world, they shall be 〈◊〉 to speak for all shall know that they were but false prophets, & did belly thee, word of God. their lips, for they have none answer of God. 8 Yet not withstanding I am full g The Prophet being 〈◊〉 of his vocation by the Spirit of God, serteth himself alone against all the 〈◊〉ked, 〈◊〉 how God both gave him gifces, ability, and knowledge to discetne between good and evil, and also constancy to reprove the sins of the people, and not to flatter them. of power by the Spirit of the Lord, and of judgement and of strength to declare unto Iaakób his transgression, and to Israel, his sin. 9 Hear this, I pray you, you heads of the house of Iaakób, and princes of the house of Israel: they abhor judgement, and pervert all equity. 10 They build up Zión with h They build them houses by 〈◊〉, Which he calleth blood and iniquity. blood, and Jerusalem with iniquity. 11 The heads thereof judge for rewards, & the Priests thereof teach for hire, and the Prophets there of prophecy for money: yet will they i They will say, that they are the people of God, and abuse his Name as a pretence to cloak they 〈◊〉. lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? no evil can come upon us. 12 Therefore shall Zión for your sake be k Read jeremiah, 16. 18. ploughed (as) a field, and Jerusalem shall be an heap, and the mountain of the house, as the high places of the forest, CHAP. four 1 Of the kingdom of Christ, and felicity of his Church. Chap. four 1 But in the a When Christ shall come, and the Temple shallbe destroyed. last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the House of the LORD shall be prepared in the top of the mountains, and it shallbe exalted above the b Read Isa. 2. 2. hills, and people shall 〈◊〉 unto it. 2 Yea, many nations shall come & say, Come and let us go up to the Mountain of the Lord, and to the House of the God of Iaakób, and he will c He showeth that there is no 〈◊〉 Church but where as the people are taught 〈◊〉 God's pure word. teach us his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the Law shall go for the of Zión, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 3 And he shall judge among many people, & d By his 〈◊〉 and threatening she will 〈◊〉 the people into subjection which are in the utmost corners of the world. rebuke mighty nations a far of, & they shall break their sword into mattocks, and their spears into e They shall 〈◊〉 from all cuyll doing, and exercise themselves in godsines and in well doing to others. sieths: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they f Read Isa. 9 4. learn to fight any more. 4 But they shall sit every man under his vine, and under his fig tre, and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of the Lord of hosts ha' the spoken it. 5 For all people will walk g He 〈◊〉 that the people of God aught to remain constant in their religion, albeit all the world should give themselves to their 〈◊〉 and idolatry. every one in the Name of his God, and we will walk in the Name of the Lord our GOD, for ever and ever. 6 At the same day, says the Lord, will I gather her that halted, and I will gather her that is cast out, and her that I have afflicted 7 And I will make her that halted, h I will 'cause that Israel: Which is now as one lame and halting, and so almost destroyed, shall live again and grow into 〈◊〉 great people. a remnant, and her that was cast far of, a mighty nation: and the Lord shall reign over them in Mount Zión, from hence forth even for ever. 8 And thou, o i Meaning Jerusalem where the Lords flock was 〈◊〉. tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter Zionn, unto thee shall it come, even k 〈◊〉 flourishing state of she kingdom, as it was under David and Solomon, which thing was accomplished to the Church by the coming of Christ. the first dominion, (&) kingdom shall come to the daughter jerusalem. 9 Now why dost thou cry out with lamentation? (is) l In the meanese son he showeth that they should endure great troubles and 〈◊〉 When they saw themselves neither to have King nor counsel. there no King in thee? is thy counsellor perished? for sorrow hath taken thee, as a woman in travail. 10 Sorrow and mourn, o daughter Zión, like a woman in travail for now shalt thou go for the of the City, and devil in the field, and shalt go into Babel, (but) there shalt thou be delivered: there the Lord shall redeem thee from the hand of thy enemies. 11 Now also many nations are gathered against thee, saying, Zión shallbe condemned and our eye shall oak upon Zión. 12 But they m He sheweth that the faithful aught not to measure God's judgements by the brags & threatenings of the wicked, but thereby are admonished to lift up their hearts to God to call for deliverance. know not the thoughts of the Lord: they understand not his counsel, for he shall gather them as the sheaves in the barn. 13 Arise, and thrash, n God giveth his Church this victory so often as he over cometh their enemies: but the accomplisment here of shallbe at the last coming of Christ. o daughter Zión: for I will make thy horn iron, and I will make thy hooves brass, and thou shalt break in pieces many people: and I will consecrated their riches unto the Lord, and their substance unto the ruler of the whole world. CHAP. V. 1 The destruction of 〈◊〉. 2 The excellency of 〈◊〉. 1 NOw assemble thy garrisons, o daughter a He fore Warneth them of the dangers that shall 〈◊〉, before they enjoy these comforts, showing that 〈◊〉 as jetusa 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 with her 〈◊〉 to trouble others the Lord would now 'cause other 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, and that her Rulers should be 〈◊〉 on the face most contemptuously. of garisós he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. 2 And thou Bethléem Ephráthah art b For so the jews divided their 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 for every thousand there was a chief eaptaine: and because Bethléhen was not able to make a thousand, he calleth it 〈◊〉, but yet 〈◊〉 will raise up his 〈◊〉 & governor 〈◊〉: & rhus it is not the lest by reason of this benefit, as mat. 2. 6. little to be among the thousands of Iudáh, (yet) out of thee shall he come for the unto me, that shall be the ruler in Israel: whose c He showeth that the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and all his ways were appointed of GOD from all 〈◊〉. doings for thee (have been) from the beginning (and) from everlasting. 3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that d He compareth the jews to women with child, who for a time 〈◊〉 have grèat 〈◊〉, but at length they should have a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. john. 16. 〈◊〉. she which shall bear, shall travail then the remnant of their brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. 4 And he shall e That is, 〈◊〉 kingdom shallbe 〈◊〉 and everlasting, 〈◊〉 his people, aswell the 〈◊〉 as the Jews shall dwel in safety. stand, 〈◊〉 fede in the strength of the Lord, (7) in the majesty of the Name of the Lord his God, and they shall dwell still for now shall he be magnified unto the ends of the world. 5 And he f This 〈◊〉 shallbe a sufficient save 〈◊〉 for us, and though the enemy invade us for a time, yet shall God 〈◊〉 up 〈◊〉 which shall be able to deliver us. shall be (our) peace when Asshunr shall come into our land: when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight 〈◊〉 men. 6 And they shall destroy g These whom God shall 〈◊〉 up for the 〈◊〉 of his Church shall destroy all the enemies thereof, which are 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 which were the 〈◊〉 at that time. ashúr with the sword, and the land of Nimród with their sword: thus shall 〈◊〉 h By these governors will God deliverer us when the enemy cometh into 〈◊〉 land. deliver (us) from ashúr, when he cometh into our land, and when he shall tread within our borders. 7 And the i This remnant or Church which God shall deliver, shall 〈◊〉 depend on God's power and defence, as 〈◊〉 the grass of the field, and 〈◊〉 on the hope of man. remnant of Iaakób shallbe among many people, as a dew from the Lord, (&) as the showers upon the grass, that waiteth not for man, nor hopeth in the sons of Adám. 8 And the remnant of Iaakób shall be among the Gentiles in the mids of many people, as the lion among the beasts of the forest, (and) as the lions whelp among the flocks of sheep, who when he goeth thorough, treadeth down and teareth in 〈◊〉, and none can deliver. 9 Thy hand shall be lift up upon thy adversaries, & all thy enemies shallbe cut of 10 And it shall come to pass in that day, says the Lord, that I will cut of thy k I will: destroy all things wherein thou 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉, as thy vain confidence and 〈◊〉 and so will help 〈◊〉. horses out of the mids of thee, and I wildestroy thy charets. 11 And I will cut of the cities of thy land, and overthrow all thy strong holds. 12 And I will cut of thy in chanters out of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: and thou shalt have no more soothsayers. 13 Thy idols also will I cut of, and thy images out of the mids of thee: and thou shalt no more worship the work of thy hands. 14 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the mids of thee: so will I destroy thy enemies. 15 And I will execute a vengeance in (my) wrath and indignation upon the heathen, l It shall be so terrible that the like 〈◊〉 not been herded of. which they have herded. CHAP. VI An exbortation to the dumb creatures to hear the judgement against Israel being unkind 6 What manner of 〈◊〉 do please God. 1 HEarken you now what the Lord says, Arise thou, (and) contend (before) the a He taketh the high mountains & hard rocks to witness against the 〈◊〉 of his people. mountains, & let the hills hear thy voice 2 Hear you, o mountains, the Lords quarrel, and you mighty fundations of the earth: for the Lord hath a quarrel against his people, and he will plead with Israel. 3 O my people, what have I done unto thee? or wherein have I grieved thee? testify against me. 4 Surely I b I have not 〈◊〉 thee, but best wed infinite benefits upon thee. brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, & redeemed thee out of the house of servants, & I have sent before thee, Mosés, Aarón, and Miriám. 5 O my people, remember now what Balák King of Moáb had devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, from c That is, remember my benefits from the beginning how I delivered you from 〈◊〉 curse, and also spared you from 〈◊〉, which was in the plain of Moab till I brought you into the land 〈◊〉. Shittim unto Gilgál, that you may know the d That is, the 〈◊〉 of his promise and his manifold benefits toward you. righteousness of the Lord 6 Where with e Thus the people by hip 〈◊〉 ask how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God and are 〈◊〉: to offer 〈◊〉, but will not change their 〈◊〉. shall I come before the Lord, (&) bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burned offerings, (&) with calves of a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or which ten thousand rivers of oil? shall I give my f There is nothing so dear to man, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 will offer 〈◊〉 unto God, if they think thereby to avoid his angers but they will never be 〈◊〉 to mortify their own affections and to give themselves willingly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 god as he 〈◊〉. first born for my transgression, (even) the fruit of my body for the 〈◊〉 of my soul? 8 He hath showed thee, o man, what is good, and what the Lord requireth of thee: g The Prophet in 〈◊〉 words 〈◊〉 them to the observation of the second table, to 〈◊〉 if they will obey God a right or not, saying that God hath prescribed them to do this surely to do justly, and to love mercy, & to humble thyself, to walk with thy God. 9 The Lords voice crieth unto the h 〈◊〉, that when God speaketh to any 〈◊〉 or nation, the godly will acknowledge his 〈◊〉 and consider not the mortal man that bringeth the 〈◊〉, but God that 〈◊〉. city, & the man of wisdom shall see thy name: Hear the rod, and who hath appointed it. 10 Are yet the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure, that is abominable? 11 Shall I justify the wicked balances, and the bag of deceitful weights? 12 For the rich men i That is of jerusalem thereof are full of cruelty, and the inhabitants thereof have spoken lies, and their tongue (is) deceitful in their mouth. 13 Therefore also will I make thee sick in smiting thee, (&) in making (thee) desolate because of thy sins. 14 Thou shalt eat and not be satisfied, and k Thou 〈◊〉 be consumed with inward grief & 〈◊〉 thy casting down (shallbe) in the mids of thee, & thou l Meaning, that the city should go about to save her men, as they that lay hold on 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 would 〈◊〉. shalt take hold, but shalt not deliver: & that which thou deliverest, will I give up to the sword. 15 Thou shalt sow, but not reap: thou shalt tread the olives, but thou shalt not anoint thee with oil, and (make) sweet wine, but shalt not drink wine. 16 For the m You have received all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and idolatry, where with the 〈◊〉 tribes were infected under 〈◊〉 and Ahab his son: and to excuse your doings, you all edge the King's authority by his 〈◊〉, and also wisdom and policy in so doing, but you shall not escape punishment, but as I have 〈◊〉 you great favour, and taken you for my people, so shall your plagues be accordingly, 〈◊〉, 2 47. statutes of Omri are kept, and all the manner of the house of Aháb, and you walk in their counsels, that I should make thee waste, and the in habitants thereof an hissing therefore you shallbe be the reproach of my people. CHAP. VII. 1 A complaint for the small 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, 4 The wickedness of these times. 14 The 〈◊〉 of the Church. 1 WOE is me, for I am as a The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 upon him the person of the 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 that all her 〈◊〉 go so that none is left that is, that there is no godly man remaining for all a egiven 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tie and 〈◊〉, so that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his own brother. the summer gatherings, (and) as the grapes of the vintage: there (is) no cluster to eat my soul desired the first ripe 〈◊〉. 2 The good man is 〈◊〉 out of the earth and there (is) none righteous among men: b He 〈◊〉 that the prince, the judge and the rich man are 〈◊〉 together, all to do 〈◊〉 and to cloak the doings one of another. they all lie in wait for blood: every man hunteth his brother with a net. 3 To make good for the evil of (their) hands, the prince asked, & the judge (judgeth) for are ward: therefore the c That is, the 〈◊〉 man that is able to give money, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 from no wickedness 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 great man he speaketh out the corruption of his soul: so d These men agree among them 〈◊〉 and conspire with one consent to do 〈◊〉. they wrap it up. 4 The best of them (is) as e They 〈◊〉 are of most estimation and are counted most honest among them, are but thorns and 〈◊〉 to prick, a 〈◊〉, and the most righteous of them (is sharper) then a thorn hedge the day of f Meaning of the Prophets and 〈◊〉. thy watchmen (and) the visitation cometh: then shallbe their confusion. 5 Trust you not in a friend, neither put you confidence in a 〈◊〉: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. 6 For the son revileth the father: the daughter rises up against her mother the daughter in law against her mother in law, (and) a man's enemies (are) the men of his own house. 7 Therefore g The 〈◊〉 showeth that the only remedy for the godly in 〈◊〉 evils 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 flee unto God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cour. I will look unto the Lord: I will wait for God my Saviour: my GOD will hear me. 8 Rejoice not against me, h This is spoken in the person of the Church which calleth the malignant Church 〈◊〉 enemy. o mine enemy: though I fall, I shall arise: when I shall sit in darkness, the Lord (shall be) a light unto me. 9 I will bear the wrath of the Lord because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgement for me: (then) will he bring me for the to the light, (and) I shall see his righteousness. 10 Then she that is mine enemy, shall look upon it, and shame shall cover her, which said unto me, Where is the Lord thy God? Mine eyes shall behold her now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the 〈◊〉. 11 (This is) i To 〈◊〉, when God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 himself a 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 and a 〈◊〉 of his enemies. the day, that thy walls shall be built: this day shall drive far away k Meaning, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the Baby 〈◊〉. the decree. 12 In this day also they shall come unto thee from l When the 〈◊〉 shallbe 〈◊〉 stored, they 〈◊〉 were enemies a sore shall come 〈◊〉 of all the 〈◊〉 of the world unto her, so that 〈◊〉 holds, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shallbe able to let them. 〈◊〉, and (from) the strong cities and from the strong holds even unto the river, and from the sea to sea, and (from) mountain to mountain. 13 Not withstanding, the land shallbe desolate because of them that dwell therein (and) for the fruits of m A fore this 〈◊〉 ce appear, he 〈◊〉 how 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, them 〈◊〉 shall be punished, seeing that the 〈◊〉 self, which 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 ne 〈◊〉 made 〈◊〉 because of their 〈◊〉. their inventions. 14 n The Prophet prayeth to God to be me 〈◊〉 unto his 〈◊〉, when they 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 tered 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 places 〈◊〉 Babylon and to be beneficial unto them as in time past. Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy heritage [which devil 〈◊〉 in the wood] (as) in the mids of 〈◊〉: let them feed in Bashán and Gilead, as in old time. 15 o God promises to be favourable to his people as he had 〈◊〉 a fore time. According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt, will show unto thee marueiious things. 16 The 〈◊〉 shall see, and be confounded for all their power: they shall p They 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 men and dare 〈◊〉 no more. say their hand upon their mouth: q They shallbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 to hear men 〈◊〉, jest they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. their ears shall be deaf. 17 They shall r They shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on the 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉. sick the dust lick a serpent they shall move out of their holes like worms they shallbe afraid of the Lord our, God, and shall fear because of thee. 18 Who is a God like unto thee, that taketh away iniquity, and s 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he would not see it, but wink at it. passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage! He 〈◊〉 not his wrath for ever, because mercy pleaseth him. 19 He 〈◊〉 again (and) have compassion upon us he will 〈◊〉 our iniquities, and cast all t Meaning of his elect. their sins into the bottom of the sea. 20 Thou will't perform (thy) u The 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God will 〈◊〉 in effect the truth of his merciful promise, which he had made of 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 all that should apprehend the 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉. truth to Iaakôb, (and) mercy to Abrahám, as thou hast sworn unto our fathers in old time. NAHUM THE ARGUMENT. AS they of Niniveh showed themselves prompt and ready to receive the word of God at jonahs' preaching, and so turned to the Lord by repentance so after a certain time rather giving themselves to 〈◊〉 means to increase their dominion, then seeking to continued in the fear of God and trade wherein they had begun they cast of the care of religion and so turned to their 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 God's just judgement 〈◊〉 them, in afflicting his people. Therefore their city Niniveh was destroyed, & Meroch- 〈◊〉 King of Babel, or as some think Nebuchad-nezzar, enioved the empire of the 〈◊〉. But because God hath a continual care of his Church, he 〈◊〉 up his Prophet to comfort the godly 〈◊〉 that the destruction of their enemies should be for their consolation And as it seemeth he prophe 〈◊〉 about the time of 〈◊〉, and not in the time of 〈◊〉 his son, as the jews writ. CHAP. I Of the destruction of the Assyrians, and of the deliverance of Israel. 1 THe a Read 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. burden of Niniveh. b The 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉, which God commanded Nahum to writ concerning the Ni nevites. The book of the vision of Nahum the c That is, botne of a poor village in the 〈◊〉 of Simeon Elkeshite. 2 God (is) d Meaning, of his glory. jealous, & the Lord revengeth: the Lord revengeth: even the Lord e With his he is but 〈◊〉 for atime, but his anger never aswageth toward the reprobat, though for 〈◊〉 he defer it. of anger, the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and hereserueth (wrath) for his enemies. 3 The f Thus the wicked would make God's mercy an occasion to 〈◊〉, but 〈◊〉 Prophet willeth them to consider his force & justice. Lord (is) slow to anger, but (he is) great in power, and will not surely clear (the wicked:) the Lord (hath) his way in the whirl wind, and in the storm, and the clouds (are) the dust of his feet. 4 He rebuketh the sea, and drieth it, and he drieth up all the rivers: Bashán is wasted and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanón is wasted. 5 The mountains tremble for him, and the hills melt, & the earth is burned at his sight, yea, the world, and all that devil therein. 6 g If all creatures be 〈◊〉 God's commandment and none 〈◊〉 to resist his 〈◊〉, shall man flatter himself and think by any means to escape when he provoketh his God to 〈◊〉 Who can stand before his wrath? who can abide in the fierceness of his wrath? his wrath is powered out like fire, and the rocks are broken by him, 7 The Lord is good h Jest the faithful should be discouraged by hearing the power of God, he showeth them that his mercy's 〈◊〉 unto them, and that he hath 〈◊〉 over them. (and) as a strong hold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him. 8 But passing over (as) with a flood, he will utterly destroy the i 〈◊〉 king, that God will suddenly destroy 〈◊〉, and the Assyrians in such sort as they shall 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 darkness, and never recovertheir 〈◊〉 again. place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. 9 What do ye k He showeth that the enterprises of the Assyrians against judah and the Church, 〈◊〉 against God, and therefore he would so destroy them at once, that he should not need to return the secondetime. imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter destruction: affliction shall not rise up the second time. 10 For (he shall come as) unto l Though the 〈◊〉 think themselves like 〈◊〉 that prick on all sides, yet the Lord will set fire on them & as 〈◊〉 unkenned men are not able to stand against any force, so they shallbe nothing able to resist him. thorns folden one in another, and as unto drunkards in their drunkenness: they shallbe devoured as 〈◊〉 fully dried. 11 Therê m Which may be understand 〈◊〉 of Saneherib, or of the whole body of the people of 〈◊〉. cometh one out of thee that imagineth evil against the Lord, (even) a wicked counsellor, 12 Thus says the Lord, Though they be n Though they think themselves in most 〈◊〉, and of greatest strength yet when God shall pass by, he will destroy them: not withstanding he 〈◊〉 his Church and promises to make an end of punishing them by the Assyrians. * 〈◊〉. 52. 7. Rome 10. 15. quiet, and also many, yet thus shall they be cut of when he shall pass by: though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more. 13 For now I 〈◊〉 break his yoke from thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder. 14 And the Lord hath given a commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name be o Meaning Saneherib, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have no more children, 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 in the house of his gods, 2. King. 19 35. sown: out of the house of thy Gods will I cut of the graven, and the molten image: I will make it thy grave for thee, for thou art vile. 15 * Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that declareth, & publisheth p 〈◊〉 peace the 〈◊〉 should enjoy by the death of Saneherib. peace o judáh, kepethy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee: he is utterly cut of. CHAP. II He describeth the victories of the Chaldeans against the Assyrians. 1 THe a That is 〈◊〉 is in a readiness to destroy the Assyrians: and the Proditor phet 〈◊〉 the enterprises of the Assytians which prepared to resist him. destroyer is come before thy face keep thy munition, look to the way: make (thy) loins strong: increase (thy) strength mightily. 2 For the Lord hath b Seeing God 〈◊〉 punished his own people judah and Israèl he will now punish the enemies by whom he scourged them, read Isa. 10. 12. turned away the glory of jaak ób, as the glory of Israel: for the emptiers have emptied them out, & c Signifying, that the Israelites were 〈◊〉 destroyed marred their vine branches. 3 The shield of his mighty men is made read: d Both to fear thee: enemy, and also that they themselves should not so soon espy blood oneof another to discourage them. the valiant men are in scarlet: the charets (shallbe as) in the fire (and) flames in the day of his preparation and e Meaning, their spears should shake and cras he together. the fir trees shall tremble. 4 The charets shall rage's in the streets: they shall run to & fro in the high ways, they shall seem like lamps: they shall shoot like the lightning. 5 f Then the Assyrians shall seek by all means to gather their power, but all things snal fail them He shall remember his strong men: they shall stumble as they go they shall make haste to the walls thereof and the defence shallbe prepared. 6 The gates of the rivers shallbe opened, & the palace shall melt. 7 And Huzzáh (the Queen) shallbe led away captivity, and her maids shall lead (her) as with the voice of doves, smiting upon their breasts, 8 But Niniveh is g The Assyrians which flatter themselves and say that Nineveh is so ancient that it can never perish, and is as a fishpool, whose waters they that 〈◊〉 on the banks can not touch, but they 〈◊〉 scattered, and shall not look back though men would call them. of old like a pool of water, yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, (shall they cry) but none shall look back, 9 h God commands the 〈◊〉 to spoil Nineveh, & promises them infinite riches, and treasures. Spoil you the silver, spoil the gold: for there is none end of the stone (and) glory of all the pleasant vessels. 10 i That is, Nineuêh and the man 〈◊〉 shallbe after this 〈◊〉. She is empty and void and waste, and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and sorrow is in all loins, and the faces k Read 〈◊〉. 2. 6. of them all gather blackness. 11 Where is the l Meaning 〈◊〉 whose inhabi tans were cruel like the 〈◊〉 and given to all oppress sion and sparedno violence or 〈◊〉 to provide for their wives, and children. dwelling of the lions, and the pasture of the lions whelps? where the lion (and) the lioness walked (and) the lions whelp, and none made them afraid. 12 The lion did tear in pieces enough for his whelps, and woryed for his lioness, and filled his holes with pray, and his dens with spoil. 13 Behold, I (come) unto thee, says the Lord of hosts, and I will burn her charets in the m That is assoon asmy wrath beginneth to kindle. smoke, and the sword shall devour thy young lions, and I will cut of thy spoil from the earth, and the voice of thy n Signifying the heralds, which were accustomed to proclaim war Some read of thy gum teeth where with 〈◊〉 was wont to bruise the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. messengers shall no more be herded. CHAP. III 1 Of the fall of Niniveh. 8 No power can escape the hand of God. 1 OBloodie city, it is all full of lies (and) robbery: a It never ceaseth to spoil & rob. the prey departeth not: 2 The noise of a 〈◊〉, b He showeth how the Chaldeans shall haste, & how courageous their horses shallbe in beating the ground when they come against the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. & the noise of the mourning of the wheels, & the beating of the horses, and the leaping of the charets 2 The horseman lifteth up both the bright sword, and the glitering spear, and a multitude (is) slain, and the dead bodies (are) many: there (is) none end of their corpses: they stumble upon their corpses. 4 Because of the multitude of the fornications of the c He 〈◊〉 Niniveh to an 〈◊〉 which by her 〈◊〉 tie and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 young men, and bringeth them to destruction. harlot that is beautiful, and is a mistress of witchcraft, and selleth the people thorough her whoredom, and the nations thorough her witchcrafts. 5 Behold, I (come) upon thee, says the Lord of hosts, and will discover thy skirts upon thy face, and will she we the nations thy filthiness, and the kingdoms thy shame. 6 And I will cast filth upon thee, & make thee vile, and will set thee as a gazing stock. 7 And it shall come to pass that all they that look upon thee, shall flee from thee, & say, Niniveh is destroyed, who will have pity upon her? where shall I seek comforters for thee? 8 Art thou better than d Meaning, Alexan dria, which was in league with so many nations, & 〈◊〉 was now 〈◊〉. Not, (which was) full of people? that lay in the rivers, and (had) the waters round about it? whose ditch was the sea, (&) her wall (was) from the sea? 9 Ethiopia and Egypt (were) her strength & there (was) none end. Put and Lubim were “ 〈◊〉, thy, her helpers. 10 Yet was she carried away, (and) went into captivity: her young childré also were dashed in pieces at the head of all the streets & they cast lots for her noble men, & all her mighty men were bond in chains. 11 Also thou shalt be drunken: thou shalt hide thyself, and shalt seek help because of the enemy. 12 All thy strong cities (shallbe like) figtrees with the first ripe figs: for if they be shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater. 13 Behold, thy people within thee (are) women: the gates of thy land shallbe opened unto thy enemies, (and) the fire shall devour thy bars. 14 Draw thee waters for the 〈◊〉: fortify thy strong holds go into the clay, and temper the mortar: make strong brick. 15 There shall the fire devour thee: the sword shall cut there of it shall eat thee up like the e Signifying, 〈◊〉 God's judgements should suddenly destroy the Assyrians, as these 〈◊〉 are with 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 of wether. locusts, (though) thou be multiplied like the locusts, (and) multiplied like the grasshopper. 16 Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the locust spoileth and flieth a way. 17 Thy princes (are) as the grasshoppers, and thy captains as the great grasshoppers which remain in the hedges in the cold day: (but) when the sun ariseth, they flee a way and their place is not known where they are. 18 Thy f Thy princes and counselours. shepherds do sleep, o King of ashúr: thy strong men lie down: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth (them.) 19 There is no healing of thy wound: thy plague is grievous: all that hear the brute of thee, shall clap the hands over thee: for upon g Meaning, 〈◊〉 there was no people, to whom the Assyrians had not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. whom hath not thy malice passed continually? HABAKKUK. THE ARGUMENT. THe Prophet complaineth unto God, considering the great felicity of the wicked, and the miserable oppression of the godly, which endure all kind of affliction & cruelty, and yet can senone end. Therefore he had this 〈◊〉 showed him of God, that the Chaldeans should come and take them away captives, so that they cold look for none end of their troubles as yet, because of 〈◊〉 stubbornness and rebellion against the Lord And jest the godly should despair, seeing this horrible confusion, he comforteth them by this that God will punish the Chaldeans their enemies, when their pride and cruelty shallbe at height: wherefore he 〈◊〉 the faithful to patience by his own example, and showeth them a form of prayer, wherewith they should comfort themselves. CHAP. I 2 A complaint against the wicked that persecute the just. 1 THe burden, which Habakkúk the Prophet did se. 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry, and thou will't not hear! (even) cry out unto thee a The Prophet 〈◊〉 God & be waileth that among the jews is left none 〈◊〉 nor brotherly 〈◊〉: but in stead hereof reigneth cruelty, theft, contention and 〈◊〉. forviolence, and thou will't not help! 3 Why dost thou show me iniquity, and 'cause me to behold sorrow for spoiling, and violence (are) before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention. 4 Therefore the Law is dissolved, and judgement doth never go forth: for the wicked doth b To suppress him if any should show himself zealous of God's cause. compass about the righteous: therefore c Because the judges which should redress this excess are as evil as the rest. wrong judgement proceedeth. 5 Behold among the heathen, and regard, and wonder, (and) marvel: for I will work a work in your days: d As in times past you would not believe God's word, so 〈◊〉 you not now believe the 〈◊〉 plagues which are 〈◊〉. you will not believe it, thought it be told you. 6 For lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and 〈◊〉 nation, which shall go upon the breadth of the land to possess the dwelling places, (that are) not there's. 7 They are terrible and fearful: e They then 〈◊〉 shall be your judges in this cause, & none shall have 〈◊〉 over them to control them. Zeph. 3. 3 their judgement and their dignity shall proceed of themselves. 8 Their horses also are swifter than the Leopards, and are more fierce than the wolves in the * evening: and their horsemen are many: & their horsemen shall come from far they shall fly as the eagle hasting to meat. 9 They come all to spoil: before their faces (shallbe) an f For the Jews most feared 〈◊〉 wind, because it destroyed their fruits. eastwind, and they shall gather the captivity, g They shallbe so many in number. as the sand. 10 And they shall mock the Kings, and the princes (shallbe) a scorn unto them: 〈◊〉 shall deride every strong hold: for they 〈◊〉 gather h They shall cast up mounts against it. dust, and take it. 11 Then shall they i The Prophet comforteth the faithful that God will also 〈◊〉 the Babylonians, because they 〈◊〉 abuse this victory and become 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the praise hereof to their 〈◊〉. take a courage, & transgress & do wickedly, (imputing) this their power unto their God. 12 Art not thou of old, o Lord my God mine holy one? we shall k He assureth the godly of Gods, protection, showing that the enemy 〈◊〉 do no more of them God hath appointed, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their sins required such a sharp rod. not die: O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgement, & o God, thou hast established them for correction. 13 (Thou art) of pure eyes, & canst not see evil: thou canst not behold wickedness: wherefore dost thou look upon the transgressors, (&) holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man, that is more rig hteousthen he? 14 And makest men as the l So that the great devoureth the small and the Chaldeans destroy all the world. fish of the sea, (and) as the creeping things, that have no ruler over them. 15 They take up all with the angle: they catch it in their net, & gather it in their yarn, whereof they rejoice and are glad. 16 Therefore they sacrifice unto their m Meaning, that the enemy's 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 & gloriein their own force, power, wit. net and burn incense unto their yarn, because by them their portion (is) fat and their meat plenteous. 17 Shall theitherefore stretch out their net & not spare conrinually to slay n Meaning, that they should not. the nations? CHAP. II 2 A vision. 5 Against pride, covetousness, drunkenness, and 〈◊〉. 1 I Will stand upon my a I will renounce mine own judge meant, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 on God to be instructed what I 〈◊〉 answer 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ching, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look & see what he would say unto me, and what I shall answer to him that rebuketh me. 2 And the Lord answered me, & said, Writ the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run b 〈◊〉 it in great 〈◊〉, that he that 〈◊〉, may read it. that readeth it. 3 For the vision (is) yet for an appointed time, but at the last it shall speak, & not lie: though it tarry, wait: for it shall surely come, (and) shall not stay. c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the enemy, & the comfort of the Church: which thing though God execute not according to man's hasty affections, vet the issue of both is certain at his time appointed. 4 Behold, d To trust in himself or in 〈◊〉 thing, is 〈◊〉 to be quiet: for the 〈◊〉 rest isto stay upon God, by faith, Rom. 1, 17. Galat. 2. 11 Ebr 10. 38. he that lifteth up himself, his mind is notupright in him, but the just shall live by his faith. 5 Yea, in deed the proud man (is as) he that transgresseth by wine: e He compareth the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to a drunkard that is without reason & sense whom God will punish, and make him a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to all the world and this he speaketh for the comfort of the godly, and against the Chaldeans. therefore shall he not endure, because he hath enlarged his desire as the hell, and is as death, and can not be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations and he apeth unto him all people. 6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, & say, Ho, he, that increaseth (that which is) not his? f Signifying, that all the world shall wish the destruction of 〈◊〉, & that by their 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 they heap but upon them 〈◊〉 more 〈◊〉 burdens: for the more they get, the more are they troubled. how long? and he that ladeth himself with thick clay? 7 Shall g That is, the Medes and Persians, that should destroy the Babylonians? they not rise up suddenly, that shall bite thee? and awake, that shall stir thee? and thou shalt be their prey? 8 Because thou hast spoilt many nations, all the remnant of the people shall spoil thee, because of men's blood, and for the wrong (done) in the land, in the city, & unto all that devil therein. 9 Ho, he that coveteth an evil covetousness to his house, that he may set his nest on high, to escape from the power of evil. 10 Thou h Signifying, that the covetous man is the ruin of his own house, when as he 〈◊〉 to enrich it by 〈◊〉 and oppression. hast consulted shame to thy own house, by destroying many people, and hast sinned against thy own soul. 11 For the i The stones of the house shall cry, & say that they are built of blood, & the wood shall answer and say the same of itself. stone shall cry out of the brickwall, & the beam out of the timber shall answer it. 12 Woe unto him that buildeth a town with blood, and erecteth a city by iniquity. 13 Behold, is it not of the k Meaning, that God will not defer his vengeance long, but will come and destroy all their labours, as though they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with fire. Lord of hosts that the people shall labour in the very fire the people shall even weary themselves for very vanity. 14 For the earth shall l In the destruction of the Babylonians his glory shall appear through all the world. be filled with the know ledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 15 Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour m He reproacheth thus the King of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 as he was 〈◊〉 with covetousness and cruelty, so he provoked others to the same and 〈◊〉 them by his rage, and so in the end brought them to shame. drink: thou joinest thy heat, & makest (him) drunken also, that thou mayst see their privities. 16 Thou art filled with shame n Where as thou though est to have glory of these thy doings, they shall turn to thy shame for thou shalt drink of the same cup with others in thy 〈◊〉. for glory: drink thou also, and be made naked: the cup of the Lords right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing (shallbe) for thy glory. 17 For the o Because the Baby lonians were cruel not only against other nations, but also against the people of GOD, which is meant by Lebanon, and the 〈◊〉 therein, he showeth that the like cruelue shallbe executed against them. cruelty of Lebanón shall cover thee: so shall the spoil of the beasts, which made them afraid, because of men's blood, and for the wrong (done) in the land, in the city, and unto all that devil therein. 18 What profiteth the p He showeth that the Babylonians Gods 〈◊〉 nothing avail them: for they were but blocks or stones, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 10, 8. image? for the maker there of hath made it an image, and a teacher of lies, though he that made it, trust therein, when he maketh dumb idols. 19 Woe unto him that says to the wood, Awake (&) to the dumb stone, Rise up, it shall teach thee: q If thou will't consider what it is, and how that it hath neither breath nor life, but is a dead thing. be hold, it is laid over with gold and silver, and there (is) no breath in it. 20 But the Lord (is) in his holy Temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. CHAP. III 2 A prayer for the faithful. 1 A Prayer of Habakkúk the Prophet for the a The Prophet instructeth his people to pray unto God not only for their great sins, but also for 〈◊〉 they had committed of ignorance. ignorances. 2 b Thus the people were afraid when they herded God's threatenings, and prayed. O Lord, I have herded thy voice, (and) was afraid: o LORD, revive thy c That is, the state of thy Church which is now ready to perish before it come to half a perfect age which should be under Christ. work in the mids of the people, in the mids of the years make it known: in wrath remember mercy. 3 God cometh from d Teman and Paran were 〈◊〉 Sinai where the law was given: whereby is signified that his deliverance was as present now as it was then. Temán, and the holy one from mount Parán, Seláh. His glory covereth the heavens, and the earth is full of his praise. 4 And (his) brightness was as the light: e Where by is meant a power, that was joined with his brightness, which was hide to the rest of the world, but was revealed in Mount Sinaito his people, Psal. 31. 19 he had horns (coming) out of his hands, and there was the hiding of his power. 5 Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went for the before his feet. 6 He stood and measured the earth: he be held and dissolved the nations and the everlasting mountains were broken, (&) the ancient hills did bow: his f Signifying that God hath wonderful means, and ever had a marvelous power when he would deliver his Church. ways (are) everlasting 7 For (his) iniquity I saw the tents of Cuckoe g The 〈◊〉 of this king of Syria in vexing thy people was made ma nifest by thy judgement, to the comfort of thy Church. jud. 1. 10. & also of the 〈◊〉nites, which destroyed them selves, judg. 7, 22. sháh (and) the curtains of the land of Midiamn did tremble. 8 Was the Lord angry against the h Meaning that God was not angry with the waters, but that by this means he would destroy his enemies & deliver his Church. rivers? was thy angry against the floods? or was thy wrath against the ssa, thou diddest ride i And so diddest use all the 〈◊〉 as instruments for the destruction of thy enemies. upon thy horses? thy charettes brought salvation. 9 Thy k That is, thy power. bow was manifestely revealed (and) the l For he had not only made a covenant which Abraham, but renu edit with hisposteritie. oaths of the tribe (were) azure word, Séláh, thou m Read Non. 20. 11. diddest cleave the earth with rivers. 10 The mountains saw thee & they trembled the stream of the water n He alludeth to the read sea & 〈◊〉, which gave passage to God's people, and showed signs of their obedience, as it were by 〈◊〉 up of their hands. passed by: the deep made a noise, and lift up his hand on high 11 The o As appeareth josh. 10. 〈◊〉. sun (and) moonestood still in (their) habitation? p According to thy commandment the sun was directed by the weapons of thy people, that fought in thy cause as though it dared not go for ewarde at the light of thy arrows they wet (and) at the bright shining of thy spears. 12 Thou trodest down the land in anger (&) diddest thrash the heathen in displeasure. 13 Thou wentest for the for the salvation of thy people (even) for salvation with thy q Signifying that there is no salvation, but by Christ Anointed thou hast wounded the head of the house of the wicked, and discoveredst the foundations unto the r From the top to the toe thou hast destroyed the enemies. neck, Séláh. 14 Thou diddest s God destroyed his enemies both great and sma le with their own weapons though they were never so 〈◊〉 against his Church. strick thorough with his one own staves the heads of his villages: they came out as a whirlwind to scatter me: their rejoicing (was) as to devour the poor secretly. 15 Thou diddest walk in the sea with thy horses upon the heap of great waters. 16 When I t He returns to that which he spoke in the 2 ver. and showeth how he was afraid of God's judgements. herded, my bely trembled: my lips shaken at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in u He showeth that the faithful can never have true rest except they feel before the weight of God's judgement. the day of trouble (for) when he cometh up x That is, the enemies but the godly shall turn to good unto them. unto the people, he shall destroy them. 17 For the figtree shall not flourish, neither shall fruit (be) in the vines: the labour of the oily we shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat: the sheep shallbe cut of fró the fold, and there shallbe no bullock in the stalls. 18 But I will rejoice in the Lord: I will joy y He declareth wherein 〈◊〉 the comfort and joy of the faithful, though these never so great afflictions prepared. in the God of my salvation. 19 The Lord God (is) my strength: he will make my feet like hinds (feet) and he will me to walk upon mine high places, z The chief singer upon the instruments of music shall have occasion to praise God forth is great 〈◊〉 ce of his Church. To the chief singer on Neginothái. ZEPHANIAH. THE ARGUMENT. Sing the great rebellion of the people, and that there was now no hope of amendment, he denounceth the great judgement of God, which was at hand showing that their countrei should be utterly destroyed, and they carried away 〈◊〉 by the Babylonians. Yet for the comfort of the faithful he prophesied of God's vengeance against their enemies, as the Philistines Moabites Assyrians and others, to assure them that God a continnal care over them. And as the wicked should be punished for their sins and transgressions: so he exhorteth the godly to patience, and to trust to find mercy by reason of the free promise of God made unto Abraham, and therefore quietly to abide till God show them the effect of that grace 〈◊〉. King. 22. 1. whereby in the end they should be gathered unto him, and counted as his people and children. 〈◊〉 King. 21. 19 CHAP. I 4 threatenings against judàh and Jerusalem, because of their idolatry. 1 THe word of the Lord which came unto Zephaniáh the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliáh, the son of Amariáh, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of * josiáh, the son of * Ammón King of Iudáh. 2 I will surely destroy all things from of the land, says the Lord 3 I will destroy man and beast: I will destroy the a 〈◊〉 God was angry which these dumb creatures, but because man was so wicked for whose cause they were created God maketh them to take part of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him fowls of the heaven, and the fish of the sea, and ruins (shallbe) to the wicked, & I will cut of man from of the land says the Lord 4 I will also stretch out mine hand upon judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and I will cut of the remnant of Báal from this place, and the names of the b Which were an order 〈◊〉 superstitions men 〈◊〉 ted to minister in the service of Baal and were as his peculiar chapelens read 2. King. 23. 5 hosea 10. 5. Che marins with the Priests. 5 And then that worship the host of heaven upon the house tops, & them that worship and swear by the Lord, and by c He alludeth to their 〈◊〉 Molech, which was forbidden Leu 20 2. yet they called him their king & made him as a god: therefore he here noteth them that will both 〈◊〉 they worship God, & will swear by idols and 〈◊〉 them which halting is here condemned, as Ezek. 20, 39 〈◊〉. 17. 13. Malchám. 6 And them that are turned back from the Lord, and those that have not sought the Lord, not enquired for him, 7 Be still at the presence of the Lord God: for the day of the Lord is at hand, for the Lord hath prepared a sacrifice (and) hath sanctified his guests. 8 And it shallbe in the day of the Lord sacrifice, that I will visit the princes & the 〈◊〉 children, and all such as are clothed with d Meaning the 〈◊〉 which did imitate the strange apparel of other nations to win their favour thereby, and to appear glorious in the eyes of all other read. Ezek 23 14. strange apparel. 9 In thee same day also will, I visit all those that e He means the servants of the rulers which invade other men's houses and rejoice and leap for joy when they can get any prey to 〈◊〉 their master with all. dance upon the threshold so proud lie, which fill their master's houses by cruelty and deceit. 10 And in that day, says the Lord, there (shallbe) a noise (&) cry from the f Signifying that all the corners of the city of Ierusalém should be 〈◊〉 of trouble. fish gate, & an howling from the second (gate) and a great destruction from the hills. 11 Howleye inhabitants of g This is meant of the street of the merchants which was lower than the rest of the place about it. the low place for the company of the merchants, is destroyed: all they that bore silver, are cut of. 12 And at that thy will I search Jerusalem with h So that nothing shall escape me. lights, and visit the men that are forsen i By their 〈◊〉tie they are hardened in their wickedness. in their dregs, & say in their hearts The Lord will neither do good nor do evil. 13 Therefore their goods shallbe spoilt, and their houses waste: * they shall also build Deut 28. 30. houses, but not inhabit (them,) and they amoe. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof. 14 The great day of the Lord (is) near: it (is) near, and hasteth greatly (even) the voice the day of the Lord, k They that trusted i their own strength and contemned the Prophets of God. the strong man shall of cry there bitterly. 15 * That day (is) a day of wrath a day of trouble and heaviness, a day of destruction and jer. 30. 7. desolation, a day of obscurity and darkness, Ioel 2. 11. a day of clouds and blackness. amoes. 5 18. 16 A day of the trumpet and alarm against Ezek. 7. 19 the strong cities, & against the high towers. Chap. 3. 8. 17 And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the Lord, & their blood shallbe powered out as dust, and their flesh as the dung. 18 * neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lords wrath, but the * wholeland shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a spedieriddance of all them that devil in the land. CHAP. II He moveth to return to God. 5 Prophesying destruction against the Philistines, Moabites and others. 1 GAther a He exhorteth them to repentance & willeth them to descend into themselves and gather themselves together, jest they be scattered like chasse. yourselves, even gather you, o nation not worthy to be loved, 2 Before the decree come forth (and you be) as chasse that passeth in a day (and) before the fierce wrath of the Lord come upon you. 3 Seek you the Lord all the meek of the earth which b That is which have lived up rightly and godly according as he pray 〈◊〉 by his word. have wrought his judgement seek righteousness, seek lowliness, if so be that you may be hide in the day of the lords wrath 4 For c He comforteth the saithful in that that God would change his punishments from them unto the 〈◊〉 their enemies, and other nations. Azzáh shallbe forsaken, and Ashkelón desolate: they shall drive out Ashdód at the none day, & Ekróm, shall be rooted up 5 Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea d That is, 〈◊〉: by these nations he means the people that 〈◊〉. near to the jews and in stead of friendship were 〈◊〉 enemies therefore he calleth them 〈◊〉 whom the Lord appointed to be slain. coast the nation of the Cherethims, the word of the Lord (is) against you o Canáan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee without an inhabitant. 6 And the sea coast shallbe dwellings (&) cottages for shepherds and sheepfolds. 7 And the sea coast shallbe for the e He showeth why God would destroy their enemies, because their 〈◊〉 might be a 〈◊〉 place for his Church. remnant of the house of Iudáh, to feed there upon: in the houses of Ashkelón shall they lodge toward night: for the Lord their God shall vi fire them, and turn away their captivity, 8 I have herded the reproach of Moáb, and the 〈◊〉 of the children of Ammón, whereby they upbraided my people, and f These nations 〈◊〉 to take 〈◊〉 the jews that country which the Lord had given them. magnified themselves against their borders. 9 Therefore, as I live, says the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, surely moáb shall be as Sodóm; and the children of Ammón as Gomoráh (even) the breeding of nettles and salt pits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my folk shall spoil them, & the remnant of my people shall possess them. 10 This shall they have for their pride because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the Lord of hosts people. 11 The Lord (will be) terrible unto them: g When he shall deliver his people and destroy their enemies and idols, his glory shall shine throughout all the world. for he will consume all the gods of the earth: and every man shall worship him from his place (even) all the yles of the heathen. 12 You Morions also shallbe slain by my sword with them: 13 And he will stretch out his hand against the North, and destroy ashúr, and will make Nineveh desolate (and) waste like a wilderness. 14 And flocks shallet in the mids of her, and all the beasts of the nations and the h Read Isa. 34. 11. pelican, and the “ Or, 〈◊〉. owl shall abide in the upper posts of it: the voice (of birds) shall sing in the windows (&) desolations (shallbe) upon the posts for the cedars are uncovered. 15 This is i Meaning, Nine veh which rejoicing so much of her strength and 〈◊〉, should 〈◊〉 made 〈◊〉 and God's people delivered. the rejoicing city that dwelled car release, that said in her heart. I am, and the re (is) none besides me: how is she made waste, and the jodging of the beasts! every one that passeth by her, shall hiss and wag his hand. CHAP. III 4 Against the governors of Jerusalem. 8 Of the calling of all the Gentiles. 13. A comfort to the 〈◊〉 of Israel. 1 WOE to her that is filthy and polluted, to the robbing a That is 〈◊〉 city. 2 She herded not the voice: she received not Ezek. 22. 27. correction: she trusted not in the Lord: she mic. 3 11. drew not near to her God, Habak. 1. 8. 3 Her princes within her (are) as roaring * lion's her judges (are) as * wolves in the evening, which b They are so 〈◊〉 that they eat up bones and all. leave not the bones till the morrow 4 Her prophets are light (and) wicked persons: her priests have polluted the Sanctuary: they have wrested the Law, 5 The c The wicked thus boasted that God was ever among them but the Prophet answereth that that can not excuse their wickedness for God will not bear with their sins: yet that he, did patiently abide and 〈◊〉 his Prophets continually to call them to repentance, but he profited nothing. just Lord (is) in the mids thereof: he will do none iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgement to light, he faileth not but the wicked will not learn to be ashamed. 6 I have d By the destruction of other nations he showeth that the jews should have learned to fear God. cut of the nations: their towers are desolate: I have made their streets waste, that none shall pass by their cities are destroyed without man (and) without inha bitant. 7 I said, Surely thou will't fear me: thou will't receive instruction: so their dwelling should not be destroyed how so ever I visited them but e They were most earnest and ready to do wickedly. they rose early (&) corrupted all their works. 8 Therefore f Seeing you will not 〈◊〉 you shall look for my vengeance aswell as other nations. wait you upon me, says the Lord until the day that I rise up to the pray: for I am determined to gather the nations, and that I will assemble the kingdoms to power upon them mine indignation (even) all my fierce wrath: for all the earth shallbe devoured with the fire of my jealousy. 9 Surely g 〈◊〉 any should think them that God's glory should have perished when judah was destroyed, he 〈◊〉 that he will publish his grace through all the world. then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the Name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent. " Ebr. without 〈◊〉 as Hos. 6. 9 10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, the h That is, the jews shall come aswelas the Gentiles: which is to be understand under the time of the Gospel. daughter of my dispersed, praying unto me, shall bring me an offering. 11 In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for i For they shall have full 〈◊〉 of their sins: and the hypocrites which boasted of the Temple, which was also thy pride in time past, shall be taken from thee, all thy works, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for them I will take away out of the mids of thee them that rejoice of thy pride, and thou shalt no more be proud of mine holy Mountain. 12 Then will I leave in the mids of thee an humble and poor people: and they shall trust in the Name of the Lord 13 The remnant of Israel shall do none iniquity, nor speak lies: neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shallbe fed, and lie down, and none shall make them afraid. 14 Rejoice, o daughter Zión: be you joyful, o Israel: be glad and rejoice with all (thy) heart, o daughter Jerusalem. 15 The Lord hath taken a way thy k That is, the punishment for thy sin. judgements he hath cast out thy l As the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, Egyptians, and other nations enemy the King of Israel, (even) the Lord (is) in the mids of m To defend 〈◊〉 as by thy sins thou hast put him away and left thyself naked, as Exod. 32, 25. thee: thou shalt see no more evil 16 In that day it shallbe said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not, o Zión: let not thy hands be faint. 17 The Lord thy God in the mids of thee (is) mighty: he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy: he will quiet himself in n Signifying, that God delighteth to show his love & great affection to ward his Church. his jove: he will rejoice over thee with joy. 18 After a certain time will I gather the afflicted that were of thee, (and) them that bore the reproach for o That is, than that were had inhatred & reviled for the Church & becàuse of their religion. it. 19 Behold, at that time I will bruise all that afflict thee, & I will p I will deliver the church which now is afflicted, as Micàh 4, 6. save her that halteth, and gather her that was cast out, and I will get them praise and fame in all the q As among the Assyrians & Chaldeans which did mock them and put them to shame. lands of their shame. 20 At that time will I bring you again, and then will I gather you: for I will give you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, says the Lord HAGGAI THE ARGUMENT. WHen the time of the seventy years captivity prophesied by jeremiáh, was expired, God raised up Haggai, Zechariah and, Malachi to comfort the jews and to exhort them to the building of the Temple, which was a figure of the spiritual Temple and Church of God, whose perfection and excellency stood in Christ. And because that all were given to their own pleasures and commodities, he declareth that that plague of famine, which God sent then among them, was a just reward of their ingratitude, in that they contemned God's honour, who had delivered them. Yet he comforteth them, if they will return to the Lord, with the promise of greater felicity, for asmuch as the Lord will finish the word that he hath begun, and sand Christ whom he had promised, and by whom they should attain to perfit joy and glory. CHAP. I 1 The time of the prophecy of Haggái. 8 An exhortation to build the Temple again. 1 IN the second year of King a Who was the son of Hystaspis and the third King of the Persians, as some think. Darius, in the sixt month, the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord [by the ministery of the Prophet Haggái] unto b Because the building of the Temple began to cease by reason that the people were discouraged by their enemies: and if he set wonotable men had need to bestired vo & 〈◊〉 of their duties, what shall we think of other go vernours whose doings are either against God, or very cold in his cause? Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiél, a prince of Iudáh, and to jehoshúa the son of Iehozadák the high Priest, saying, 2 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not yet come, c Not that they condemned the building thereof, but they preferred policy, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to religion being 〈◊〉 with small beginnings. that the Lords House should be builded. 3 Then came the word of the Lord by the ministery of the Prophet Haggái, saying. 4 Is it time for yourselves to devil in your d Showing that they sought not one lie their 〈◊〉 but their very pleasures before God's honour? filled houses, and this House lie waste? 5 Now therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, Consider your own ways in your hearts. 6 e Consider the pla gues of God upon you for preferring your policies to his religion, & because you seek not him first of all. You have sown much, and bring in little you eat, but you have not enough: you drink, but you are not filled: you cloth you, but you be not warm and he that earneth wages putteth the wages into a broken bag. 7 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Consider your own ways in your hearts .. 8 Go f Meaning, that they should leave of their own commodities, and go forward in the building of God's Temple and in the setting for the of his religion. up to the mountain, & bring wood, and build this House, and g That is, I will hear 〈◊〉 prayers according to my promise, 1 King. 8, 21. I will be favourable in it, and I will h That is, my glory shall be set forth by you. be glorified, says the Lord 9 You looked for much, and lo, it (came) to little: and when you brought it home, I did blow i And so bring it to nothing. upon it. And, why, says the Lord of hosts? Because of mine House that is waste, and you return every man unto his own house. 10 Therefore the heaven over you stayed itself from dew, and the earth stayed her fruit. 11 And I called for a drought upon the land, and upon the mountains, and upon the corn, and upon the wine, and upon the oil, upon (all) that the ground bringeth forth: both upon men and upon cattle, and upon all the labour of the hands. 12 When Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiél and jehoshúa the son of Iehozadák the high Priest with all the remnant of the people herded the k This declared that god was the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, & that he 〈◊〉 but the 〈◊〉 as Exod. 14. 1. iud 7, 20. oct 15. 28. voice of the Lord their God, and the words of the Prophet Haggái [as the Lord their God had sent him] then the people did fear before the Lord 13 Then spoke Haggái the Lords messenger in the Lord's message unto the people, saying, I am with you, says the Lord 14 And the Lord stirred up l Which declareth that menare unapt & dull 〈◊〉 serve the Lord, 〈◊〉 can they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 word or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 before God 〈◊〉 form their 〈◊〉 and give them, new spirits. joh. 6. 44. the spirit of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtié a prince of Iudáh, and the spirit of jehoshúa the some ne of Iehozadák the high Priest, & the spirit of all the remnant of the people, and they came, & did the work in the House of the Lord of hosts their God. CHAP. II He showeth 〈◊〉 the glory of the 〈◊〉 Temple shall 〈◊〉 the first. 1 IN the four and twentieth day of the sixt month, in the second year of King Darius, 2 In the seventh (〈◊〉, in the one & twentieth (day) of the month, came the word of the lord by the ministere of the prophet Haggái, saying. 3 Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiél prince of Iudáh, and to jehoshúa the son of Iehozadák the high Priest, and to the residue of the people saying, 4 Who is left among how, that saw this a For the 〈◊〉 according as Isa, 32. 11, and ezek. 41. 1, had prophesied, thought this Temple should have be ne more excellent 〈◊〉 Salomós Temple, which was destroyed by the 〈◊〉, but the Prophets meant the spiritual Temple, the Church of Christ. House in her first glory, and now do you see it now? Is it not in your eyes, in compari son of it as nothing? 5 Yet now be of good courage, o 〈◊〉 el, says the Lord, & be of good comfort, o jehoshúa, son of Iehozadák the 〈◊〉 Priest: and be strong, all you people of the land, says the Lord, and b That is, go 〈◊〉 in building the Temple. do it: for I am with you, says the Lord of hosts, 6 (According) to the word that I covenanted with you, when you came out of Egypt: so my Spirit shall remain among you, fear you not 7 For thus says the Lord of hosts, c He exhorteth 〈◊〉 to patience though they see not as yet this Temple so glorious as the Prophets had declared for this should be accomplished in Christ by whom all things should be renewed. Yet a little while, and I will shake the heaven and the earth, and the 〈◊〉, and the dry land: 8 And I will move all nations, and d Meaning, Christ whom all aught 〈◊〉 look for and de 〈◊〉 by desire, he may 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as: 〈◊〉 and such 〈◊〉. the desire of all nations shall come, and I will fill this House with glory, says the Lord of hosts 9 The e Therefore when his time cometh he can make all the 〈◊〉 of the world to serve his purpose: but the glory of this second Temple 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 stand in material 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 can 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. silver (is) mine, and the gold (is) mine, says the Lord of hosts. 10 The glory of this last House shallbe greater than the first, says the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give f Meaning, 〈◊〉, spiritual blessings 〈◊〉 felicity purchased by Christ, Phil 4, 7. peace, says the Lord of hosts. 11 ¶ In the four and twentieth (day) of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the Lord unto the Prophet Haggài, saying, 12 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Ask now the Priests (concerning) the Law, and say. 13 If one bear g That is, the flesh of the 〈◊〉: whereby he signi 〈◊〉 that that thing, which of itself is 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 not make 〈◊〉 thing so, and there fore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to justify 〈◊〉 selves by their sacrifices & ceremonies: but 〈◊〉 he that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and not 〈◊〉 of heart, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 though see things and make 〈◊〉 detestable unto God which 〈◊〉 are good and godly. holy flesh in the 〈◊〉 of his garment, and with his skirt do touch the bread, or the pottage, or the wine, or oil, or any meat, shall it be holy? And the Priests answered and said, No. 14 Then said Haggai, If a polluted person touch any of these, shall it be unclean? And the Priests answered, and said, It shall be unclean. 15 Then answered Haggái, and said, So is this people, and so is this nation before me, says the Lord: and so (are) all the works of their hands, and that which they offer here, is uncleame. 16 And now, I pray you, consider in your minds from this h Consider how God 〈◊〉 plague you with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 you 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. day, and afore, (even) afore a stone was laid upon a stone in the Temple of the Lord: 17 Before these things were, i That is, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉. when one came to an heap of twenty (measures,) there were but ten when one came to the wine press for to draw out fifty (vessels) out of the press, there were but twenty. 18 I smote you with blasting, and with mildewe, and with hail, in all the labours of your hands: yet you (turned) not to me, says the Lord 19 Consider, I pray you, in your minds from k From the time they began to 〈◊〉 de the Temple, he promises that God would 〈◊〉 them: 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 as yet the 〈◊〉 was not come 〈◊〉, yet in 〈◊〉 gathering they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. this day, & afore from the four & twentieth day of the ninth (month, even) from the day that the foundation of the Lords Temple was laid consider it in your minds. 20 Is the l He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to patience and to abide till the 〈◊〉 came, & then they should see 〈◊〉 blessings. seed yet in the barn? as yet the vines, and the figtree, and the pomegranate, and the olive tre hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless (you). 21 And again the word of the Lord came unto Haggái in the four & twentieth (day) of the month, saying, 22 Speak to Zerubbabel the prince of Iudáh, & say, I m I will make a change and 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 in Christ of whom zerubbabel 〈◊〉 is a 〈◊〉. will shake the heavens & the earth, 23 And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, & I will destroy the strength of the n Hereby he showeth that there shallbe no let 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 when God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 tion of his Church kingdoms of the heathen, & I will overthrow the charets, and those that ride in them, and the horse & the riders shall come down every one by the sword of his brother, 24 In that day, says the Lord of hosts, will I take thee, o Zerubbabel my servant, the son of Shealtiél, says the Lord, and will make thee as a o Signifying that his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be most excellent, which thing was accomplished in 〈◊〉. signet: for I have choose thee, says the Lord of hosts. ZECHARIAH THE ARGUMENT. TWo months after that Heggái had begun to prophecy, Zechariáh was also sent of the Lord to help him in the labour, and to confirm the same doctrine. First therefore he putteh them in remembrance, for what cause God had so sore punished their fathers: and yet comforteth them if they will repent unfeignedly, and not abuse this great benefit of God in their deliverance, which was a figure of that true deliverance, that all the faithful should have from death and sin by Christ. But because they still remained in their wickedness and coldness to set forth Gods, glory, and were not yet made better by their long banishment, he rebucketh them most sharply: yet for the comfort of thee, repentant, 〈◊〉 ever 〈◊〉 the promise of grace that they 〈◊〉 by this means be prepared to receive Christ, in whom all should be sanctified to the Lord CHAP. I 2 He 〈◊〉 the people to return to the Lord, and to eschew the wickedness of their fathers. 36 He signifieth the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and the temple. 1 IN the eight month of the second year of a Who was the son of Hystaspis Darius, came the word of the Lord unto b This was not that 〈◊〉, whereof is mention. 2. Chro. 24. 20 but had the same name, and is 〈◊〉 the son of Berechiah as he was because he came of those pro 〈◊〉 as of Joiada damn 〈◊〉 & Iddo. Zechariáh the son of Berechiah, the sóne of Iddo the Prophet, saying. 2 The Lord hath been c He speaketh this to fear them with God's judgements that they should not provoke him as their fathers had done whom 〈◊〉 so grievously punished. sore displeased with your fathers, 3 Therefore say thou unto them, Thus says the lord of hosts, d Let your 〈◊〉 declare that you are God's 〈◊〉 & that he hath wrought in you by his 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 you: for else man hath no power to turn to God but God most convert 〈◊〉, as 〈◊〉. 31. 18, jam. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Turn you unto me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will turn unto you says the Lord of hosts. 4 Be you not as your fathers, unto whom the former * Isa. 21. 8 & 11. 6, & 45. 21. jere. 3. 12. Prophets have cried, saying, Thus says the Lord of hosts, Turn you now from your evil ways, & from your wicked works but they would not hear, nor hear ken unto me says the Lord 5 Your father, where e Though your fathers be dead, yet God's judgements in punishing 〈◊〉 aught still to be be 〈◊〉 your eyes: & though the Prophets be dead, yet their doctrine remains for ever, 2. Pet. 1 〈◊〉. are they? and do the Prophets live for ever? 6 But did not my words and my statutes, which I commanded by my servants the Prophets, take hold of f Seeing ve see the force of my 〈◊〉 ne in punishing your fathers, why do not you fear the threatenings contained in the same and 〈◊〉 by my 〈◊〉? your father? & g As men astonished with my iud gements, and that they were touched with true repentance. they returned, & said, As the Lord of hosts ezek 18. 〈◊〉. hos. 14 2. joel. 2. 12. hath determined to 〈◊〉 to us, according to our own ways, and according to our works, so hath he dealt with us. 7 Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month h Which containeth part of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 as yet it should 〈◊〉 appear to man's eyes, which is here meant by the night by the bottom & by them 〈◊〉 trees, which are black and give a dark shadow yet he 〈◊〉 God to a King, who hath his posts and mes sengers 〈◊〉, by whom he still worketh his purpose & bringeth his 〈◊〉 to pass. 〈◊〉, in the second year of Darius came the word of the Lord unto Zechariáh the son of Berechiáh, the son of Iddo the Prophet, saying. 8 I saw by night, and behold k Who was the chief among the rest of the horsemen. a manriding upon a read horse, and he stood among the myrrh trees, that were in a bottom, and be hind him were thee l 〈◊〉 signified the divers offices of 〈◊〉 An gels by whom God sometime punisheth and sometime comforteth and bringeth for the his works 〈◊〉 divers 〈◊〉. read horses speckeled and white. 9 when said I, O my Lord, what are these? And the Angel that talked with me, said unto me I will show thee what these be. 10 And the man that stood among the myrrh trees, answered and said, These are they whom the Lord hath sent to go through the world. 11 And they answered the Angel of the Lord that stood among the myrrh trees, and said We have go thorough the world, and behold, all the world sitteth still, and is at rest. 12 Then the m 〈◊〉 is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the salvation of 〈◊〉 Church, which was now troubled when all the 〈◊〉 about them were at rest Angel of the Lord answered & said, O Lord of hosts, how long will't thou be unmerciful to Jerusalem, and to the cities of Iudáh, with whom thou hast been displeased now these three score & ten years 13 And the Lord answered the Angel that talked with me, with good words (and) comfortable words. 14 So the Angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, and speak, Thus says the Lord of hosts. I am n 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 God God 〈◊〉 his help and come 〈◊〉 from his Church, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 declareth that he loveth them 〈◊〉 most dearly, as a most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his children, or an husband his wife and when 〈◊〉 is ex pedient for them his help is 〈◊〉 ready. ie lousy over Ierusalém and Zion with a great zeal. 15 And am greatly angry against the careless heathen for I was angry but o In destroying the reprobat 〈◊〉 showed myself, but a little 〈◊〉 toward my Church, but the enemy would have destroyed 〈◊〉 also and considered not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of my 〈◊〉. a little, and they helped forward the affliction. 16 Therefore thus says the Lord, I will return unto Jerusalem with tender mercy mine house shall be build in it, says the Lord of hosts, and a line p 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out the build 〈◊〉. shall be stretched upon Jerusalem, 17 Cry yet, and speak, Thus says the Lord of hosts, My cities shall yet q The abundance shallbe so great that the places of store shall not be able to contain these blessing that God will sand, but shall 〈◊〉 break for fullness. be broken with plenty the Lord shall yet comfort Zion and shall yet choose Jerusalem. 18 Then lift I up mine eyes and saw, and behold, r Which signified all the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 west, North South four horns. 19 And I said unto the Angel that talked with me, What be these? And he answered me, These are the horns which have scattered judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. 20 And the Lord showed me four s These 〈◊〉 or smiths are God instr uments, which with their 〈◊〉 and hammers break these hard and strong horns which would 〈◊〉 throw the Church and declare that none 〈◊〉 horn is so strong, but God hath an hammer to break it to pieces. carpenters 21 Then said I, What come these to do? And he answered, and said, These are the horns, which have scattered judah, so that a man dared not 〈◊〉 up his head but these are come to fray them, and to cast out the of the Gentiles, which lift up their horn over the land of Iudáh, to scattre it. CHAP. II The restoring of Jerusalem and Iudáh. 1 I Lift up mine eyes again 〈◊〉 looked, and behold, a a That is the 〈◊〉 who was Christ 〈◊〉 in respect of his office he is often 〈◊〉 call led an Angel but in respect of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 essence is God and so called. man with a measuring line in his hand. 2 Then said I, Whether goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, that I may see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof. 3 And behold, the Angel that talked with me went forth: and another Angel went out to meet him. 4 And said unto him, Run, speak to this b Meaning himself zechariah. young man, and say, c Signifying the spiritual 〈◊〉 and Church under Christ which should be extended by the Gospel 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 world and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, not trust in any world he strength, but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, jerusalem shallbe inhabited without walls, for the multitude of men and cattle therein. 5 For I, says the Lord, will be unto her a brickwall of fire round about, and will e In me they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. be the glory in the mids of her. 6 Ho, ho (come f He calleth to them, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 own 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God promised in his Church. forth) and flee from the land of the North, says the Lord: for I have scattered you into the four g As it was I that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, power to 〈◊〉. winds of the, says the Lord 7 h By fleeing from Babylon and 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. Save thyself, o Zion, that dwellest with the Daughter of Babel: 8 For thus says the Lord of hosts. After d To defend my 〈◊〉, to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 if they approach near (this) i Seeing that God hath begun to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 among you by deliveting he continueth the samestil to Ward you, and there fore 〈◊〉 me his Angel, and his Christ to defend you from your enemies, that they shall not hurt you, neither by the Way nor at Whom. glory hath he sent me unto the nations, which spoilt you: for he that toucheth you, toucheth the k You are so dear unto God, that he can no more suffer your enemies to hurt you, than a man can abide to be thrust in the eye. Psal. 17. 8. apple of his eye 9 For behold, I will lift up mine hand l Upon the heathen your enemies. upon them: and m They shallbe vour servants as you have 〈◊〉 there's. they shallbe a spoil to those that served them, and you shall know, that the Lord of hosts hath n This must necessarily be understand of Christ, who being God equal With his Father, Was sent as he Was Mediater to devil in his Church, and to govern: him. sent me. 10 Rejoice, and be glad, o daughter Zión: for lo, l come & will devil in the mids of thee says the Lord 11 And many nations shallbe joined to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people: & I will devil in the mids of thee, and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee. 12 And the Lord shall inherit judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again. 13 Let all flesh be still before the Lord, for he is raised up out of his holy place. CHAP. III A prophecy of Christ and of his kingdom. 1 ANd he showed me jehoshua the high Priest, a He 〈◊〉 to Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the slate of the Church. standing before the Angel of the Lord, and b Which declareth that the faithful have not only War with flesh and blood, but With Satan him self & the spiritual Wickedness. Eph. 〈◊〉, 11. Satán stood at this right hand to resist him. 2 And the c That is, Christ speaketh 〈◊〉 God as the Mediator of his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he Would rebuke Satan: and here he showeth himself to be the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his Church. Lord said unto Satan, The Lord reprove thee, o Satán: even the Lord reprove thee o Satán: even the Lord that hath choose Jerusalem, reprove thee, Is not this a d Meaning that 〈◊〉 Was word: fully 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 tie, & row Satan 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 trouble him 〈◊〉 he was doing his office brand taken out of the fire? 3 Now jehoshúa was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the Angel. 4 And he answered and spoke unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the e In respect of the 〈◊〉 garments and 〈◊〉 stones 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 did wear before the 〈◊〉 and by this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Prophe 〈◊〉 that these small beginnings should be made excellent when Christ shall make the full restitution: of his Church. sil thy garments from him. And unto him he said. Behold, I have f He showeth of what 〈◊〉 he speaketh, which is when our 〈◊〉 sins are taken away and 〈◊〉 clad with God's mercies, 〈◊〉 is meant of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, caused thy iniquity to depart from thee, and I will cloth thee with change of raiment. 5 And I said. Let them g The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that besides the raimcnt the Priest might also have tire for his head accordingly, that is, that the dignity of the 〈◊〉 might be perfect: and this was fulfilled in Christ, who was both of the Priest and King: and here all such are condemned 〈◊〉 can content themselves with any 〈◊〉 reformation in religion, seeing the Prophet desireth the perfection, and obtaineth it. set a fair diadem upon his head, and clothed him with garments, and the Angel of the Lord stood by 6 And the Angel of the Lord testified unto Ichoshúa, saying. 7 Thus says the Lord of hosts, If thou will't walk in my ways, and keep my watch, thou shalt also h That is, 〈◊〉 rule and 〈◊〉 in my Church as thy 〈◊〉 have had. judge mine House, and shalt also keep my i Whereby is, the Angels who represented the whole 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that all the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 willingly 〈◊〉 him. courts, and I will give thee place among ᵏ these that stand by. 8 Hear now, o jehoshúa the high Priest, thou and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they l Because they follow my word, they are contemned in the world, and esteemed as 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉. are monstrous persons: but behold, I will bring forth the m That 〈◊〉, Christ, who did so humble himself, that not only he became me the servant of God, but 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 & therefore in him they should have comfort 〈◊〉 in the world they were contemned Isa. 11. 〈◊〉, 25. 5. and 33. 14. Branch my servant. 9 For lo the n He showeth that 〈◊〉 ministers can not build before God lay the first stone, which is Christ, who is full of eyes, both because he giveth light unto all others, and that allought to seek light at him. Chap. 4. 10. stone that I have laid before lehoshúa upon one stone shallbe seven eyes behold, I will o That is. I will make it perfect in all points as a thing 〈◊〉 by the hand of God. cut out the graving there of, says the Lord of hosts, and I will take p Thought I have punished this land for a time, yet I will even now he pacified, and visit their sins 〈◊〉. away the iniquity of this land in one day. 10 In that day, says the Lord of hosts, shall you call every man his neighbour under the q You shall then live in peace and 〈◊〉 that is in the kingdom of Christ. Isa. 2. 2. micah, 4. 4. vine, and under the fig tree. CHAP. four The vision of the golden candelstike, and the exposition thereof. 1 ANd the Angel that talked with me, came again & waked me as a man that is raiseth out of his sleep. 2 And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold, a a Which was ever in the mids of the Temple signifying that the graces of God's Spirit should shine there in 〈◊〉 abundance & in all perfection. candle stick all of gold with a 〈◊〉 upon the top of it, and his seven lamps therein, and seven pipes to the b Which cenueied the oil that dropped from the trees into the lamps, so that the light never failed: and this vision was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the faithful that God had suffi cient power in himself to continued his graces, & to bling his promise to pass, though he had no help of man. lamps, which were upon the top thereof. 3 And two olive trees over it, one upon the right side of the howl, and the other upon the left side thereof. 4 So I answered, & spoke to the Angel that talked with me, saying, What are these my Lord 5 Then the Angel that 〈◊〉 with me answer read and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said No, my Lord 6 Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying: This is the word of the Lord unto c Who was a figure of Christ and therefore this 〈◊〉 was directed to all the Church who are his body and members. Zerubbabel, saying, neither by d He showeth that God's power only is sufficient to 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉, though, he use not man's help there unto. an army nor strength, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. 7 Who art thou, o e He compareth the power of the 〈◊〉 to a great mountain who thought the jews nothing in respect of them, & would have hindered zerubbabel who represented Christ whom the enemies daily labour to let in the building of his 〈◊〉 Temple, but all in vain. great mountain, before Zerubbabel? (thou shalt be) a plain, and f Though the enemies think to stay this building yet zerubbabel shall lay the highest stone thereof, and 〈◊〉 it to perfection, so that all the 〈◊〉 shall rejoice, and pray unto God that he would continued his grace, and favour to ward the Temple. he shall bring forth the head stone thereof, with shouts (crying) Grace grace unto it. 8 Moreover, the word of the Lord came unto, saying. 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house: his hands shall also finishit, and g 〈◊〉 the Prophet, that I am Christ sent of my Father for the building, and preservation of my spiritual Temple. thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you, 10 For who hath despised the day of the h Signifying that all were discouraged and the small & poor beginnings of the Temple. small things? but they shall rejoice, and shall see the stone of i Whereby he signifieth the 〈◊〉 & line, that is, that Zerubbabel which represented Christ, should go forward with his buy Iding to the 〈◊〉 and comfort of the godly, though the world be against him, and though his for a 〈◊〉 be discouraged, because 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not things pleasant to the eye. tin in the hand of Zerubbabel k That is, god hath seven 〈◊〉: meaning a continual 〈◊〉, so that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nor any power in the world can go about or bring any thing to pass oh hinder his 〈◊〉, Chap 3. 9 these seven are the eyes of the Lord, which go thoro we the whole world 11 Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right and upon the left side thereof? 12 And I spoke more over, and said unto him What be these two olive branches, which thorough the two golden pipes emptiethen selves into the gold? 13 And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, Not, my Lord 14 Then said he, These are the two l Which were ever green and full of 〈◊〉, so that 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 oil into the 〈◊〉: signifying, hat God will continually 〈◊〉 and preserve his Church, and endue it still 〈◊〉 abundance and perfection of graces. olive branches, that stand with the ruler of the whole earth. CHAP. V. 1 The vision 〈◊〉 the flying book, signifying the curse of thieves, and such as 〈◊〉 the Name of God. 6 By the vision of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 signified the bringing of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 into Babylón 1 THen I turned me, and lift up mine eyes 〈◊〉. V and looked, & behold, a flying book. 2 And he said unto me, What 〈◊〉 thou? And I 〈◊〉, I see a flying a Because the Jews had 〈◊〉 God's plagues by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, he I 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 cum says 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, S 〈◊〉, had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 both on 〈◊〉, and their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 but now if they 〈◊〉, God 〈◊〉 sand the 〈◊〉 among the 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. book the length thereof (is) twenty cubits, & the breadth there of ten cubits. 3 Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the whole earth: for every one that b That is, 〈◊〉 any 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉; 〈◊〉. stealeth, shallbe cut of (aswell) on this side, as on that: & every one that sweareth, shall be cut of (aswell) on this side, as on that. 4 I will bring it forth, says the Lord of hosts, and it shall enter into the house of the thief, and into the house of him that falsely sweareth by my Name and it shall remain in the mids of his house, and shall consume c Meaning. Where so ever he be nthe 〈◊〉. it, with the timber thereof, and stones thereof. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the first table, and 〈◊〉 not God 〈◊〉, but abuseth God's name 5 Then the Angel that talked with me, went for thee, and said unto me, Lift up now thy eyes, and see what is this that goeth forth. 6 And I said, What is it? And he said, This is e 〈◊〉 Was a measure 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ten 〈◊〉. an 〈◊〉 that goeth forth, He said 〈◊〉, This is the f That is, 〈◊〉 Wickedness of the 〈◊〉 is in gods sight, Which he keepeth in a 〈◊〉 and can 〈◊〉 it or open it at 〈◊〉 pleasure. sight of them, through all the earth. 7 And behold, there was lift up a g To cover the measure. talon of lead and this is a h Which 〈◊〉 teth 〈◊〉, as in the 〈◊〉 Very. woman that sitteth in the mids of the Epháh. 8 And he said, This is i Signifying that Satan should not have such power against the Jews to tempt 〈◊〉, as he had in 〈◊〉 but that God would shut up 〈◊〉 in a measure as in a prison wickedness, & he cast it into the mids of the Epháh, & he cast the weight of lead upon the mouth thereof. 9 Then lift I up mine eyes, & looked & behold, there came out two k Which declared that God would: execute his judge 〈◊〉 by the means of weak and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. women, & the wind (was) in their wings [for they had wings like the wings of a stork] and they lift up the Epháh between the earth and the heaven. 10 Then said I to the Angel that talked with me, Wither do these bear the Epháh? 11 And he said unto me, l To remove the 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 that came for the 〈◊〉 from 〈◊〉, to place is for ever in Babylon. To build it an house in the land of Shinár, and it shallbe established and set there upon her own place. CHAP. VI By the four 〈◊〉 he describeth the four monarchies. 1 A Cain, I turned and life mine eyes, and looked, and behold, there came there four a By charets here as be horses a sore he means the swifie 〈◊〉 of God to execute and declare his wil charettes out from between b By the brazen mountains he means the eternal counsel and providence of God, whereby he hath from before all 〈◊〉 ie drcreed what shall come to pass, and that which 〈◊〉 he Saran nor all the 〈◊〉 can altar. two mountains, & the mountains were mountains of brass. 2 In the first chariot (were) c Which signified the great 〈◊〉 and persecutions that the Church had endured under divers enemies. read horses, and in the second chariot d Signifying that they had endured great afflictions under the Babylonians. black horses. 3 And in the third chariot e These represented 〈◊〉 state under the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 restored them to 〈◊〉. white horses, and in the fourte chariot horses of f Which signified that God would sometime give his Church rest, and power his plagues upon their enemies, as he did in destroying Nineveh & 〈◊〉, & other their enemies. divers colours, and radish. 4 Then I answered, and said unto the Angel that talked with me, What are these my Lord? 5 And the Angel answered, and said unto me These are the g Meaning, all the actions and 〈◊〉 of God's Spirit, which according to his 〈◊〉 counsel he causeth to appear through all the world. four spirits of the heaven which go for the from standing with the Lord of all the earth. 6 That with the black horse went for the into the land of the North, and the white went out after them, and they of divers colours went for the to ward the h That is toward 〈◊〉, and other 〈◊〉 there about. South country. 7 And the i That is they of durs' colour, 〈◊〉 ask leave, to signify that Satan hath 〈◊〉 power to hurt er, afflict if God give it him job 1. 12. reddish went out, and required to go, and pass through the world, and he said. Go pass through the world, So they went throughout the world. 8 Then cried he upon me, and spoke unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the North country, have pacified my k By punishing the Chaldeans mine 〈◊〉 ceased, and you 〈◊〉 delivered. spirit in the North country. 9 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 10 Take of them of the captivity, (even) of Heldai, and of Tobiiah: and jedaiah, which are come from Babel, and come thou the same day, & go unto the house l To receive of him and the other three, money to make the two 〈◊〉 which were men of great 〈◊〉 among the Jews, & 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 restrution of the kingdom of the 〈◊〉, & hurt others by their example. of joshiáh the son of Zephaniáh. 11 Take even silver, and gold, and make crowns, and set (them) upon the m Because this cold 〈◊〉 be 〈◊〉 to any one according to the Law, therefore it so 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 who was 〈◊〉 Priest and King. head of jehoshúa, the son of jehozadak the high Priest. 12 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, and says, Behold the man whose name is the n Meaning Christ, of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was the 〈◊〉 for in G eke they were both called jesus. Branch, and he shall grow o That is of himself 〈◊〉 the help of man. up out of his place, and he shall p Which declareth that none could build This temple, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 speaketh, 〈◊〉 only Christ: and therefore it was spiritual, and not 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. build the Temple of the Lord 13 Even he shall build the Temple of the Lord and he shall be are the q Whereof 〈◊〉 had but a shadow. glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne, and he shallbe a Priest upon his throne, and the counsel of peace shallbe between r The 〈◊〉 officers of the 〈◊〉 me, 〈◊〉 priesthood shallbe so joined together, that they 〈◊〉 more 〈◊〉 ed. them both. 14 And the crowns shallbe to s 〈◊〉 was also called Heldai Helém, and to 〈◊〉 and to jedaiah, and to t He also was called joshiah. Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a u That they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their infirmity which looked that all things should have been restored incontinently: and of this their insidelitiethese two crowns shall remain as tokens. Act. 〈◊〉. 6. memorial in the Temple of the Lord 15 And they that are x That is, the Gentiles by the preaching of the Gospel shall help toward the building of this spiritual Temple. far of, shall come and build in the Temple of the Lord, and you shall know, that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if you will y If you will believe & remain in the obedience of faith. obey the voice of the Lord your God. CHAP. VII. 5 The true fasting. 〈◊〉 The rebellion of the people is the cause of their affliction 1 ANd in the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came unto Zechariáh in the fourth (day) of the ninth month, even in a Which contained part of November and 〈◊〉 of December. Chisleu. 2 For b That is, the rest of the people that remained yet in 〈◊〉, sent to the Church at serusalem for the resolution of these questions, because these feasts were consented upon by the agremenr of the whole Church, the one in the month, that the Temple was destroyed, and the other when Geda 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 41. 2. they had sent unto the house of God Sharézer, and Regem mélech and their men to pray before the Lord 3 (And) to speak unto the Priests, which were in the House of the Lord of hosts, & to the Prophets, saying, Should I c By Weeping, and mourning appear what exercises they used in their 〈◊〉. weep in the fift month, and d That is, prepare myself with all 〈◊〉 to this fast separate myself as I have done these so many e Which was now since the time the Temple was destroyed. years? 4 Then came the word of the Lord of hosts unto me, saying, 5 Speak unto all the people of the land, & to the f For there were both of the people, & of the Priests which deuted as touching this 〈◊〉 sie, besides them which as yet remained in Coldea, and reasoned of it as of one of the chief points of their religion. Priests, and say, When you fasted, and mourned in the fift and seventh month, even these seventy years, did you fast unto me? g For they thought 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 toward God because of this fast, which they 〈◊〉 read of themselves: and though fasting of itself be good, yet because they though 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 toward God, and trusted therein, it as here 〈◊〉. do I (approve it?) 6 And when you did eat, and when you did drink, did you not eat h Did you not eat, & drink for your own commodity, and 〈◊〉? and so likewise you did 〈◊〉 according to your own 〈◊〉, & not after the prescript of my Law? for yourselves, and drink for yourselves? 7 Should you not (hear) the words, which the Lord i Hereby he 〈◊〉 their by 〈◊〉, which thought by their fasting 〈◊〉 please God, and by such things as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & in the mean 〈◊〉 would not serve him as he had commanded hath cried by the ministery of the former Prophets when Jerusalem was inhabited, and in prosperity, & the cities thereof round about her, when the South and the plain was inhabited? 8 And the word of the Lord came unto Zechariáh, saying, 9 Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, k He showeth, that 〈◊〉 did not 〈◊〉 with a 〈◊〉 heart, but for an hypocrisy, and that it was 〈◊〉 done 〈◊〉 religion, because that they lacked these offices of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 should have declared that 〈◊〉 were godly, Mat. 〈◊〉. 23. Execute 〈◊〉 judgement, and she we mercy and compassion, every man to his brother, 10 And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger nor the poor, and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart. 11 But they refused to harken, and l And would not 〈◊〉 the Lords 〈◊〉, which was 〈◊〉 and easy, but would 〈◊〉 their own, which was heavy and 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: which 〈◊〉 is taken of oxen, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the yoke, 〈◊〉. 9 〈◊〉. pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear. 12 Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant, stone, jest they should hear the Law and the words which the Lord of hosts sent in his m Which declareth, that they rebelled not only against the Prophets but against the 〈◊〉 of God that spoke in them. Spirit by the ministery of the former Prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the Lord of hosts. 13 Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear, so they cried, and I would not hear says the Lord of hosts. 14 But I scattered them among all nations: whom they knew not thus the land was desolate n That is after they were carried captive. after them, that no man passeth through nor returned: for they laid the pleasant land o By their sins whereby they promise voked God's anger waste. CHAP. VIII 2 Of the return of the people unto Jerusalem, and of the mercy of God toward them. 16 Of good works. 20 The calling of the Gentiles, 1 Again the word of the Lord of hosts came (to me) saying. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts, I was a I loved my 〈◊〉 with a singular joveso that I cold not abide that any should do her anieiniure. jealous for Zión with greatielousie, and I was jealous for her with great wrath. 3 Thus says the Lord, I will return unto Zión, and wildwell in the mids of Ierusalém, and Jerusalem shall be called a b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shallbe faithful, & 〈◊〉 towardeme her husband. city of truth, and the mountain of the Lord of hosts, the holy Mountain. 4 Thus says the Lord of hosts. There shall yet old c Though their enemies did greatly molest and trouble them: yet God would come, and devil among them and so preserve them so long as nature would 〈◊〉 them to live, & increase their children in great about dance. men and old women dwelin the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. 5 And the streets of the city shallbe full of boys and girls, playing in the streets thereof. 6 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Thought it be d He showeth wherein our faith slandeth, that is, to believe that God can perform that which he hath promise missed though 〈◊〉 seem never so unpossible, to man Rom. 4. 20. unpossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days: should it therefore be unpossible in my sight, says the Lord of hosts? 7 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold I will deliver my people from the East country, and from the West country. 8 And I will bring them, and they shall e So that their 〈◊〉 turn shall not be in vain: for God will accomplish his promise, and their prosperive shallbe sure and stable. devil in the mids of Jerusalem, and they shall be my people, and I will be their God in truth and in righteousness. 9 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Let your f Let neither respect of your 〈◊〉 te commodities 〈◊〉 counsel of others, nor fear of enemies discourage you in the going forward with the building of the Temple, but be 〈◊〉 and obeis the Prophets, which encourage you thereunto. hands be strong, you that hear in these days these words by the 〈◊〉 of the Prophets, which were in the 〈◊〉, that the foundation of the House of the Lord of hosts was laid, that the Temple might be 〈◊〉. 10 For before these days there was no hire for g For God cursed your work, so that 〈◊〉 man nor beast had pro 〈◊〉 of their labours. man or any hire for beast, neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men, every one against his neighbour. 11 But now, I will not (entreat) the residue of this people as a fore time, says the Lord of hosts. 12 For the seed (shallbe) prosperous: the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase and the heavens shall give their dew, and I will 'cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things. 13 And it shall come to pass, that asye were a curse among the heathen, o house of Iudáh and house of Israel, so will I deliver you, & you shallbe a blessing: fear not (but) let your hands be strong. 14 For thus says the Lord of hosts, As I though to punish h Read Eze 18. 20. you: when your fathers provoked me unto wrath, says the Lord of hosts, and repented not. 15 So again have I determined in these days i Which 〈◊〉 that man can not turn to god 〈◊〉 he change man's hear by his Spirit, and so begin to do well, which is to pardon his sins and to give him his graces. to do well unto Jerusalem, and to the housé of judáh: fear you not. 16 These are the things that you shall do, Speak you every man the truth unto his neighbour: execute judgement truly and uprightly in your gates. 17 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour, and love no false 〈◊〉 for all these are the things that I hate, says the Lord 18 And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me, saying, 19 Thus says the Lord of hosts, The fast of the fourth (month,) and the fast of the fift, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the k Which fast was appointed when the city was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, ed, & was the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 these four: and here the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that if the jews will repent, and turn wholly to God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have no more 〈◊〉 to fast, or to show signs of 〈◊〉 for God will 〈◊〉 them joy and gladness. tenth, shall be to the house of judáh joy and gladness, and prosperous high feasts: therefore love the truth and peace. 20 Thus says the Lord of hosts, That there shall yet come l He declareth the great Zeal that God should give the Gentiles to come to his Church and to join with the Jews in his true religion, which should be in the kingdom of Christ. people, and the inhabitants of great cities. 21 And they that devil in one (city,) shall go to another, saying, * up, let us go and pray before the Lord, and seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also. 22 Yea, great people and mighty nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord 23 Thus says the Lord of hosts, In those days shall ten men take hold out of all languages of the nations, (even) take hold of the skirt of him that is a jew, and say, We will go with you for we have herded, that God is with you. CHAP. IX. 1 The threatening of the Gentiles. 9 The coming of Isa. 2. 2. Christ. Mic. 4. 1. 1 THe burden of the word of the Lord in the land of a Whereby he means Syria. Hadrách: and Damascus (shall be) his b God's anger shall abide upon their chief city, and not spare so much as that. rest when the c When the Jews shall 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉, than God will destroy their enemies. eyes of man, (even) of all the tribes of Israel (shallbe) toward the Lord 2 And Hamáth also shall border d That is, by Damascus: meaning that Hamath or Antiochia should be under the same rod and plague. thereby: Tyrus (also) & Zidón, though (they be) e He secretly showeth the cause of their destruction, because they 〈◊〉 all other by their 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉, which they cloaked with this name of wisdom very wise. 3 For Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and gold as the mire of the streets. 4 Behold, the Lord will spoil her, and he will smite her f Though they of Tyrus think themselves 〈◊〉 by reason of the sea, that compasseth them round about, yet they shall not escape God's judgements. power in the sea, and she shall be 〈◊〉 with fire. 5 Ash kelón shall see it, and fear, and Azzáh also shallbe very sorrowful, and Ekrón for her countenance shallbe ashamed, and the King shall perish from Azzáh, and Ashkelón shall not be inhabited. 6 And the g Meaning, that all 〈◊〉 be destroyed save a very sew, that should remain as strangers. stranger shall devil in Ashdód, & I will cut of the pride of the Philistines. 7 And I will take away his blood out of his mouth, and his abominations from between his h He promises to deliver the Jews when he shall take vengeance 〈◊〉 their enemies for their cruelty, & wrongs done to them. teeth: 〈◊〉 he that remains, even he shallbe for our God, and he shallbe as a prince in Iudáh, but i As the 〈◊〉 had been destroyed, so should Ekron and all the 〈◊〉. Ekrón (shallbe) as a jebusite. 8 And I will camp about k He showeth that God's power only shallbe sufficient to defend 〈◊〉 Church against all 〈◊〉 sa rises be they never so cruel or assemble their power never so often. mine House against the army, against him that passeth by, and against him that returns, and no oppressor shall come upon them any more: for now l That is, God hath 〈◊〉 the great 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉 they have 〈◊〉 afflicted by their enemies. have I seen with mine eyes. 9 Rejoice greatly, o daughter Zión: shout for joy, o daughter Jerusalem behold, thy King cometh unto thee: m 〈◊〉 is, he 〈◊〉 righteousness, and 〈◊〉 in himself for the usé and 〈◊〉 of his Church. he is just & saved, poor and riding upon an n Which declareth 〈◊〉 they should not look for such a King as should be gloriousin, he 〈◊〉 of man but should be 〈◊〉, and yet in himself have all power to deliver his and this is 〈◊〉 of Christ, as 〈◊〉 21. 5 ass, and upon a colt the sole of an ass. 10 And I will cut of the o No power of 〈◊〉 or creature shallbe able to let this king doom of Christ, & he shall peaceably govern them by his 〈◊〉. charets from Ephráim, and the horse from Jerusalem the bow of the battle shallbe broken, and he shall speak peace unto the heathen, & his dominion (shallbe) from p That is, from the read sea, to the sea called 〈◊〉: & by these places which the 〈◊〉 known, he meant an 〈◊〉 space and 〈◊〉 the Whole World. sea unto sea, and from the q That is, from Euphrates. river to the end of the land. 11 r Meaning, jerusalem or the Church 〈◊〉 is saved by the blood of Christ where of the blood of the sacrifices was a figure, and is here called the covenant of the Church, because God made 〈◊〉 with his Church, and left it with them for the love that he bore unto them. Thou also (shall be saved) through the blood of thy covenant. I have loosed thy s God showeth that he will 〈◊〉 his Church out of all dangers, 〈◊〉 they never so great. prisoners out of the pit wherein (is) no water. 12 Turn you to the t That is, into the holy land where the city and the Temple are, where God will defend you. strong hold, you u Meaning the faithful, which seemed to bein 〈◊〉, of their enemy's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 in hope that God would restore them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare, that I will tender the x That is, double benefires, and prosperity in respect of that which 〈◊〉 fathers enjoyed from David's time, to the 〈◊〉. double unto thee. 13 For Iudáh have I y I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 judah and Ephraim, that is, my whole 〈◊〉 victorious against all enemies, which he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 bend as a bow for me: Ephraim's hand have I filled, & I have raised up thy sons, o Zión, against thy sons, o Grecia, & have made thee as a giants sword. 14 And the Lord shallbe seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord God shall blow the trumpet and shall come forth with the whirlwinds of the South. 15 The Lord of hosts shall defend them, and they shall 〈◊〉 them, z He 〈◊〉 that the jews shall destroy their enemies and have abundance, and excess of all things, as there is abundance on the 〈◊〉 when the sacrifice is offered Which 〈◊〉 are not to move them to 〈◊〉, but to 〈◊〉, and a thankful remembrance of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and subdue them with sling stones, and they shall drink, (&) make 〈◊〉 as thorough wine, and they shallbe filled like bowls, (and) as the horns of the altar. 16 And the Lord their God shall 〈◊〉 them in that day as the flock of his people: for (they shallbe as) the a The faithful shall be preserved, and 〈◊〉 of all that the 〈◊〉 you enemies shallbe 〈◊〉 to esteem them: for God's glory shall shine in them, as josephus declareth of Alexander the great when he met ladi the 〈◊〉 Priest. stones of the crown lifted up upon his land. 17 For how great is his goodness! and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. CHAP. X. 1 The vanity of 〈◊〉. 3 The Lord promises to visit and comfort the house of Israel. 1 Ask you of the a The Prophet 〈◊〉 the jews because by their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they put back God's graces promised, and so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by God's just 〈◊〉 therefore to 〈◊〉 this plague he wileth them to 〈◊〉 to God, and to pray in faith to him, & so he will give them abundance. Lord rain in the time of the latter rain: (so) shall the Lord make 〈◊〉 clouds, and give you showers of rain, (&) to every one grass in the field. 2 Surely b He 〈◊〉 to remembrance God's 〈◊〉 in times past because they 〈◊〉 not in him, but in their idols & 〈◊〉 who 〈◊〉 deceived them. the idols have spoken vanity, and the soothe sayers have seen a lie, and the dreamers have told a vain thing: they comfort in vain therefore c That is, 〈◊〉 Jews went into 〈◊〉. they went away as sheep they were troubled, because there was no shepherd. 3 My wrath was kindled against the shepherds, and I did visit the d Meaning, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 14 17. goats: but the Lord of hosts will visit his flock the house of Iudáh, and will make them as e He will be merciful 〈◊〉 his Church and cherish 'em as a King or Prince doth his best horse whichshalbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 own use 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. his beautiful horse in the battle. 4 Out f 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall the 〈◊〉 governous 〈◊〉, who 〈◊〉 as a corner to uphold the 〈◊〉 and as a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it together. of him shall the corner come forth: out of him the nail, out of him the bow of battle, (and) out of him every g 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. appointer of tribute also. 5 And they shallbe as the mighty men, which tread down (their enemies) in thy mire of the streets in the battle, and they shall fight, because the Lord (is) with them, & the riders on horses shall be confounded. 6 And I will strengthen the house of Iudáh, and I will preserve the house h That is, the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which should be gathered 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the rest of the 〈◊〉. of Joseph, & I will bring them again, for I pity them: & they shallbe as though I had not cast them of: for I am the Lord their GOD, and will hear them. 7 And they of Ephráim shallbe as a giant, & their heart shall rejoice as thorough wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad: (and) their heart shall rejoice in the Lord 8 I will i Whereby he 〈◊〉 the power of God who needeth no great 〈◊〉 when he will deliver his for with a beck or 〈◊〉 he can call them from all places suddenly. hiss for them, and gather them: for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase, as they have increased. 9 And I will k Though they shall yet be scattered & seem to be lost, yet 〈◊〉 shallbe profitable unto 〈◊〉 for there they shall come to the knowledge of my Name, which was 〈◊〉 under the Gospel, among whom it was first preached. so we them among the people, and they shall remember me in far countries: and they shall live with their children and l Not that they should 〈◊〉 into their 〈◊〉, but be gathered and 〈◊〉 in one says by the 〈◊〉 of the Gospel. turn again. 10 I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Asshûr: and I will bring them into the land of Gilead, and Lebanôn, and (place) shall not be found for them. 11 And he m He 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of the people out of Egypt where as the Angel 〈◊〉 the floods and rivers. shall go into the sea with affliction, and shall smite the waves in the sea, and all the depths of the river shall dry up: & the pride of ashur shallbe cast down, and the sceptre of Egypt shall depart away. 12 And I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they shall walk in his Name, says the Lord CHAP. XI. 1 The destruction of the Temple. 4 The care of the faithful is committed to Christ. 7 A grievous vision against 〈◊〉 and Iudáh. 1 OPen 〈◊〉, o a Because the jews thought themselves, so strong by reason of this mountain that no enemy cold come to hurt them, the Prophet showeth that when God 〈◊〉 the enemies, it shall show itself ready to receive them. Lebanôn, and the fire shall devour thy cedars. 2 howl, b Showing that if 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 men were destroyed, the weaker were not able to 〈◊〉. fir trees: for the cedre is fallen, because all the mighty are destroyed: houleye, o oaks of Bashán, for the c Seeing that 〈◊〉 was destroyed, which was the strongest 〈◊〉, the weaker places cold not think to holdeout. defensed forest is cut down. 3 There (is) the voice of the howling of the shepherds: for their d That is, the 〈◊〉 of judah & 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 glory is destroyed the voice of the roaring of lions whelps: for the pride of jordên is destroyed. 4 Thus says the Lord my God, Feed the sheep of the e Which being now 〈◊〉 to be slain were 〈◊〉 as out of the hons mouth. slaughter. 5 They that possess them, slay them f Their governors 〈◊〉 them without any 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, or yet thinking that they do evil. and sin not: and they that cell them say, g He noteth the hypocrites, which ever have the Name of God in their mouths, though in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & doings they 〈◊〉 God, attributing their gain to Gods bless sing, which cometh of the 〈◊〉 of their 〈◊〉. Blessed (be) the Lord: for I am rich, and their own shepherds spare them not. 6 Surely I will no more spare those that devil in the land, says the Lord: but lo, h I will 'cause one to destroy another I will deliver the men every one into his neighbour's hand, and into the hand of his i Their 〈◊〉 shall execute cruelty 〈◊〉 them. King: and they shall smite the land, & out of their own shepherds spare them not. 7 For I fed the sheep of slaughter, even the k That is, 〈◊〉 small 〈◊〉, whom he thought worthy to show mercy unto. poor of the flock, and I took unto me l God showeth his great benefits toward his people to convince them of greater ingratitude, which would neither be ruled by his most beautiful order of government, neither continued in the bands of brotherly 〈◊〉, and therefore he breaketh both the one and the other. Some read, for Bands, Destroyers, but in the 14. 〈◊〉. the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is confirmed. two staves: the one I called, Beauty, & the other I called, Bands, and I fed the sheep. 8 m Whereby he showeth his care and 〈◊〉 that he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them to have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, because they should 〈◊〉 his great love. Three shepherds also I cut of in one month, and my soul loathed n Meaning the people, because they would not acknowledge these great benefits of God. them, and their soul abhorred me. 9 Then said I, I will not feed you: that that dieth, let it die: and that that perisheth, let it perish and let the remnant eat, every one the flesh of his neighbour. 10 And I took my staff, (even) Beauty, and broke it, that I might disannul my covenant, which I had made with all people. 11 And it was broken in that day: and so the o He showeth that the lest 〈◊〉 ever 〈◊〉 by God's judgements. poor of the sheep that waited upon me, knew that it was the word of the Lord 12 And I said unto them, If you think it good, give (me) p Besides their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them of malice and wickedness, which did not only forget his 〈◊〉, but esteemed them as things of 〈◊〉. my wages: and if no, leave of: so they weighed for my wages thirty (pieces) of silver. 13 And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the q Showing that it was to 〈◊〉 to pay his wages, which cold 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to make a few tiles for 〈◊〉 cover the Temple. potter: a goodly price, that I was valued at of them. And I took the thirty (pie ces) of silver, and cast them to the potter in the House of the Lord 14 Then broke I mine other staff, (even) the Bands, that I might dissolve the brotherhood between Iudáh and israel. 15 And the Lord said unto me, Take to thee yet r Signifying, that 〈◊〉 should have a certain kind of regiment, and outward 〈◊〉 hew of 〈◊〉: but in effect it should be nothing: for they should be wolves, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 beasts in stead of 〈◊〉. the instruments of a foolish shepherd 16 For lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not look for the thing, that is lost, nor seek the tender lambs, nor heal that that is hurt, nor feed that that s And is in health and sound. standeth up but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. 17 O idol shepherd that leaveth the flock: the sword (〈◊〉) upon his t By the arm he 〈◊〉 as he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 is, the 〈◊〉 of God shall take away 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. arm, & upon his right eye. His arm shallbe clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened. CHAP. XII. Of the destruction and building again of Jerusalem. 1 THe burden of the word of the LORD upon a That is, the 〈◊〉 tribes, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Gods 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉, and had rather remain in 〈◊〉, then to 〈◊〉 home, when God called them. Israel, says the Lord, which Chap. XII. spread the heavens, and laid the foundation of the earth, and formed the Spirit of man within him. 2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem 〈◊〉 b 〈◊〉 shallbe 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all her 〈◊〉 shall God descend all 〈◊〉 also, and shall 〈◊〉 the enemies. cup of poison unto all the people round about: and also with Iudáh will he be, in the siege against Jerusalem. 3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem an heavy stone for all people all that 〈◊〉 it up shallbe torn, though all the people of the earth be 〈◊〉 together against it. 4 In that day, says the Lord, I will smite eve rye horse with stonishment, and his rider with 〈◊〉, and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Iudáh, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness. 5 And the princes of Iudáh shall say in their hearts, The c Every 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 now 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the small 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 all enemies, because the Lord is 〈◊〉 them. inhabitants of 〈◊〉 (shall be) my strength in the Lord of hosts their God. 6 In that day will I make the princes of Iudáh like coals of fire among the wood, & like a fire brand in the sheaf, and they shall devour all the people round about on the right hand, and on the left: and Ierusalém shallbe inhabited again in her own place, (even) in Jerusalem. 7 The Lord also shall preserve the d The people which are now as it were 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 fields, and 〈◊〉 open to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, shallbe no less 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 power, then if they were under then Kings (〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉) or in 〈◊〉 defensed cities. tents of judâh, (as) a fore time therefore the glory of the house of David shall not boast, 〈◊〉 the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem against Iudáh. 8 In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he that is feeble among them, in that day shallbe as David: and the house of David (shallbe) as Gods (house, and) as the angel of the Lord before them. 9 And in that day will I seek to destroy all the 〈◊〉 that come against Jerusalem. 10 And I will power upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of e They shall have the ceiling of my grace by 〈◊〉, and know that I have 〈◊〉 on them. grace and of compassion, and they shall look upon me, whom they have f That is, whom they have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & gricued my Spirit, john. 19 〈◊〉. where it is referred to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which here is referred to the spirit of god pierced, and they shall ament for g They shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, whom 〈◊〉 they 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 led 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉. him, as one mourneth for (his) only (son,) & be sorry for him as one is sorry for (his) first born. 11 In that day shall there be a great mourning in jerusalem as the h They shall 〈◊〉 and repent 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for their offences against God. mourning of i Which was the Name 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉 was 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 2 Chro. 〈◊〉 22. Hadadrim môn in the valley of Megiddón. 12 And the k That is, in all places where the jews shall remain. land shall be wail every family a l signifying that this 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 should not be a vain ceremony but every one touched with his own grief shall lament. part, the family of the m Under 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he containeth all the tribes and showeth that both the Kings and 〈◊〉 Priests had by their 〈◊〉 pierced 〈◊〉. house of David a part, and their wives a part, the family of the house of Nathán a part and their wives a part: 13 The family of the house of Levi a part, and their wives a part: the family of n Called also Simeon. She meia part, and their wives a part. 14 All the families that o To 〈◊〉, which were elect by 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 from the common destruction. remain, every family a part, and their wives a part. CHAP. XIII. 1 Of the fountain of grace. 2 Of the clean riddance of idolatry. 3 The zeal of the godly against false prophet. 1 IN that day there a He 〈◊〉 what 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of their repentance, 〈◊〉 wit, 〈◊〉 of sins by the blood of 〈◊〉, which shallbe a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. shall be a fountain opened to the house of David, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. 2 And in that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will cut of the b He 〈◊〉 that God will also purge them 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉 & that their religion shall be pure. names of the idols out of the land: and they shall no more be remen bread: and I will 'cause the c Meaning the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and teachers, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me the 〈◊〉 here 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ne 〈◊〉. prophets, and the unclean spirit to depart out of the land. 3 And when any shall yet d That is, when they shall 〈◊〉 lies and make God, who is the author of truth, a 〈◊〉 thereunto. prophecy, his father and his mother that be gate him, shall say unto him, Thou shall not live: for thou speakest lies in the Name of the Lord and his father and his mother that be gate him e He showeth what zeal the 〈◊〉 shall have under the 〈◊〉 of Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 6. shall thrust him through, when he prophe cieth. 4 And in that day shall the Prophets f God shall make them ashamed of their errors & lies and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, and they shall no more wear Prophets' apparel to make their doctrine seem more holy. be ashamed every one of his vision, when he hath prophesied neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive, 5 But he shall say, I am 〈◊〉 Prophet: I am an husband man for man taught me to be an herdman from my youth up. 6 And one shall say unto him, What are these h Hereby he showeth that though their parents and friends dealt more 〈◊〉 with them and put them not to death, yet they would so punish their 〈◊〉, that become false 〈◊〉, that the 〈◊〉 and signs should remain for 〈◊〉. wounds in thy hands? Then he shall an swear. Thus was I wounded in the house of my friends. 7 ¶ Arise, o sword, upon my i The Prophet warneth the jews that before this great comfort should come under Christ, there should be an horrible dissipation among the people: for their governors and pastors should he destroyed, and the people should be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sheep: and the Evangelist applieth this to Christ, because he 〈◊〉 the head of all 〈◊〉 Matt. 16 31. shepherd and upon the man (that is) my fellow, says the Lord of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shallbe scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little one's. 8 And in all the land, says the Lord, k The greatest part shall have no portion 〈◊〉 these 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 they that shall enjoy them, shallbe tried with great afflictions, 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 know en that only God's power and 〈◊〉 mercy to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. two parts therein shallbe cut of (and) die but the third shallbe left therein. 9 And I will bring that third part thorough the fire, and will fine them as the silver is fined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my Name, and I will hear them, I will say, It is my people, and they shall say, The Lord (is) my God. g They 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their former ignorance and be content tolabour for their living. CHAP. XIIII. 8 Of the doctrine that shall proceed out of the Church, & of the 〈◊〉 thereof. 1 Behold, the day of the Lord cometh, and thy spoil shall be a He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 godly against the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, before they 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 promised under 〈◊〉, that when these dangers should come, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 know that they were 〈◊〉 of them 〈◊〉. divided in the mids of thee. 2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city shallbe taken, & the houses spoiled, and the women defiled, and half of the city shall go into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut of from the city. 3 Then shall the Lord go for thee, and fight against those nations, as when b As your 〈◊〉, and you have had experience both at the read Sea and at all other times. he fought in the day of battle. 4 And his feet shall stand in that day upon the c By this manner of 〈◊〉 the Prophet showeth god's power, and care 〈◊〉 his Church, and 〈◊〉 he will as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. mount of olives, which is before Jerusalem on the East side, and the mount of olives shall cleave in the mids thereof: toward the East and toward the West there (shallbe) a very great d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 out of all the 〈◊〉 of the world they shall see 〈◊〉, which was before hide with this 〈◊〉: and this he means of the spiritual jerusalem the Church. valley, and half of the mountain shall remove toward the North, and half of the mountain toward the South. 5 And you shall flee unto the e He speaketh of the hypocrites, which cold not abide God's 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 should 〈◊〉 into all places where they might 〈◊〉 them among the 〈◊〉. valley of the mountains for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azál: yea, you shall flee like as you fled from the f Read Amos, 1. 5. earthquake in the days of Vzziáh King of Iudáh: & the Lord g Because they did not credit the 〈◊〉 words, he 〈◊〉 to GOD, and 〈◊〉 himself in that hat he knew that these things should come, and says, 〈◊〉, oh God, with 〈◊〉 Angels 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to perform his great thing. Signifying, that here should be great troubles in the Church, and that the time hereof is in the Lords hands 〈◊〉 at length (which is here meant by the evening) God would sand comfort. my God shall come and all the Saints with thee. 6 And in that day shall there be no clear light, but dark. 7 And there shallbe a day [it is known to the Lord] ʰ neither day nor night, but about the evening time it shallbe light. 8 And in that day shall there i That ss, the spiritual graces of God, which should ever 〈◊〉 in most 〈◊〉. waters of life go out from Jerusalem, half of them toward the East sea, and half of them to ward the uttermost sea, (and) shallbe, both in summer and winter. 9 And the LORD shall be King over all the earth: in that day shall there be one k All idolatry and 〈◊〉 shallbe 〈◊〉, and there shallbe one God, one faith, & 〈◊〉 religion. Lord, and his Name shallbe one. 10 All the land shallbe turned l This new Jerusalem shallbe seen through all the world & shall 〈◊〉 the first in 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and greatness. as a plain from Géba to Rimmôn, toward the South of Jerusalem, and it shallbe lifted up, and in habited in her place: from Benjamin'S gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananiél, unto the King's wine presses. 11 And men shall devil in it, and there shall he no more destruction, but Jerusalem shallbe safely in habited. 12 And this shallbe the plague, where with the Lord will smite all people, that 〈◊〉 fought against Jerusalem: their flesh shall consume away, though they stand upon their feet, & their eyes shall consume in their holes, and their tongue shall consume in their mouth 13 But in that day m God will not only raise up 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 without but senior 〈◊〉 at home to 〈◊〉 them. a great tumult of the Lord shallbe among them, and every one shall take n To hurt, and oppress him. the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his neighbour. 14 And Iudáh shall fight also against Jerusalem and the arm of all the heathen shallbe 〈◊〉 round about, with o The 〈◊〉 arè rich, and therefore shall not come for a pray, but to destroy & shed blood. gold and silver an great abundance of apparel. 15 Yet this shall be the plague of the horse of the mule, of the camel and of the ass and of all the beasts that be in these tents at this p As the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 destroyed vers 12. plague. 16 But it shall come to pass that every one that is left of all the nations, which came against Jerusalem, shall go up from year to year to worship the King the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of Tabernacles. 17 And who so will not come up of (all) the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall come no rain. 18 And if the family of q By the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 were greatest enemies to 〈◊〉 religion, he means all the 〈◊〉. Egypt go not up, & come not, it shall not (rain) upon them, (This) shall be the plague where with the Lord will smite all the heathen, that come not up to keep the feast of Tabernacles. 19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all the nations that come not up to keep the feast of Tabernacles. 20 In that day shall there be (written) upon the r Signifying that to what service they were put now (whether to 〈◊〉, or to 〈◊〉 in war) 〈◊〉 were now holy because the Lord had sanctified them bridels of the horses, The holiness unto the Lord, and the s As precious the one as the other, because they shallbe sanctified. pots in the Lord's House shallbe like the bowls before the altar. 21 Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and 〈◊〉 shall beholie unto the Lord of hosts, and all they that sacrifice, shall come and take of them and seethe therein and in that day there shall be no more the t 〈◊〉 all shallbe pure, and clean and there shall neither be hypocrite, or any that shall corrupt the true service of God. Canaanite in the House of the Lord of hosts. MALACHI. THE ARGUMENT. THe Prophet was one of the three, which God raised up for the comfort of his Church after the captivity, and after him there was no more until john Baptist was sent, which was 〈◊〉 a token of God's wrath, or an admonition that they should with more fervent desires look for the coming of 〈◊〉. He confirmeth the same doctrine, that the two former do, but chief he reproveth the Priests for their covetousness, and for that they served God after their own fantasies, & not according to the prescript of his world. He also noteth certain peculiar sins, which were then among them, as marrying of idolatrous and many wives, murmurings against God, impatiency, and such like, notwithstanding for the comfort of the 〈◊〉 he declareth that God would not forget his promise made unto their fathers, but would 〈◊〉 Christ his messenger, in whom the covenant should be accomplished, whose coming should be 〈◊〉 to the wicked, and bring all consolation and joy unto the godly. CHAP. I A complaint against Israel and chief the Priests. 1 THE a Read 〈◊〉 13. 1. bird of the word of the Lord to Israel by the ministry of Malachi. 2 I have loved you, says the Lord yet you say, b Which declareth 〈◊〉 great 〈◊〉 tude that did not acknowledge this love, which was so evident, in that he chose Abrahám from out of all the world, and next chose jaakob the younger brother of 〈◊〉 they came and left 〈◊〉 the elder. Wherein hast thouloved us? Was not Esàu jaakôbs brother, says the Lord? yet I loved Iaakôb. 3 And I c For besides that the signs of mine hatred appeared even 〈◊〉 he was made servant unto his younger brother, being yet 〈◊〉 his mother's belly, & also afterward in that he was put from his birth 〈◊〉, yet even now before your eyes the 〈◊〉 hereof are evident, in that that his country 〈◊〉 waste, and he 〈◊〉 never return 〈◊〉 inhabit it, where as you my people whom the enemy hated more them than are by 〈◊〉 grace and love toward you delivered, read Rom. 9 13. hated Esau, and made his mountains waste, and his heritage a wilderness for dragons. 4 Though Edópm say, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places, yet says the Lord of hosts, they shall build, but I will destroy it, and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and the people, with whom the Lord is angry for ever. 5 And your eye shall see it, and you shall say, The Lord will be magnified upon the border of Israel. 6 A son honoureth (his) father, and a servant his master. If then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear, says the Lord of hosts unto you, d Besides the rest of the people he condemneth the Priest's 〈◊〉 because they should have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for their 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 nacie against God & not have 〈◊〉 dened them by their example to greater 〈◊〉. o Priests, that despise my Name? and you say, e He noteth their gross hypocrisy, which would not 〈◊〉 their faults, but most impudently 〈◊〉 them and so were 〈◊〉 guides. Wherein have we despised thy Name? 7 You offer f You 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 manner offerings for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 greediness, & do not examine whether they 〈◊〉 to my Law or no. unclean bread upon mine altar and you say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that you say the table of the Lord is not g Not that they said thus, but by their doings they 〈◊〉 noless. to be regarded. 8 And if you offer the blind for sacrifice, it is h You make it no 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 he condemneth them, that think it sufficient to serve God 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man's 〈◊〉, and so come 〈◊〉 to that 〈◊〉 of religion, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and therefore in 〈◊〉 he shewath 〈◊〉 that a 〈◊〉 man would 〈◊〉 be content to be served. not evil and if you offer the lame and sick it is not evil offer it now unto thy prince: will he be content with thee, or accept thy person, says the Lord of hosts? 9 And now, I pray you, i He de 〈◊〉 the Priests who 〈◊〉 the people in 〈◊〉, that they prayed for them, & showeth that they were the occasion, that these 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the people. pray before God, that he may have mercy upon us: this hath been by your means: will he regard k 〈◊〉 God consider 〈◊〉 office & state, 〈◊〉 you are so 〈◊〉, & wicked? your persons, says the Lord of hosts? 10 Who is there even among you, l 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 who kept the doors, did not 〈◊〉 when har the 〈◊〉 that came in were 〈◊〉 to the Law, God 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 then to receive 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 were not 〈◊〉. that would shut the doors? and kindle not (fire) on mine altar in vain, I have no pleasure in you, says the Lord of hosts, neither will I accept an offering at your hand. 11 For from the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, my Name is m God 〈◊〉, that their 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 true 〈◊〉 shallbe the cause of the calling of the Gentiles: and 〈◊〉 the Prophet that was under the Law framed his 〈◊〉 the capacity of the people, and by the altar, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 means these 〈◊〉 service of God which should be under the Gospel, when an end should be made to all these legal ceremonies by Christ's one lie 〈◊〉. great among the Gentiles, and in every place incense shallbe offered unto my Name, and a pure offering: for my Name is great among the heathen, says the Lord of hosts. 12 But you have polluted it, in that you say, The table of the Lord is n 〈◊〉 Priests and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 error, that they passed not what was offered: for they thought that God was a swell 〈◊〉 with the lean as with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 in the mea ne season they showed not that 〈◊〉 to God, 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉, and so 〈◊〉 both 〈◊〉, and also showeth their contempt of God and 〈◊〉. polluted, and the fruit thereof, (even) his meat is not to be regarded. 13 You said also, Behold, (it is) a o The Priests and people were botheweary with 〈◊〉 God, and passed not what manner of 〈◊〉 & service they gave to God, for that which was lest 〈◊〉, was though good 〈◊〉 for the 〈◊〉. we arines, and you have snuffed at it, says the Lord of hosts, and you offered that which was torn & the lame and the sick: thus you offered an offering: should I accept this of your hand, says the Lord? 14 But cursed be the deceiver, which hath in his flock p That is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to serve the Lord according to 〈◊〉 word, and yet will 〈◊〉 him according to his 〈◊〉 mind. a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing: for I am a great King, says the Lord of hosts, & my Name is terrible among the heathen. CHAP. II Threatenings against the Priests being seducers of the people. 1 ANd now, o you a He speaketh unto them chief, but under them he containeth the people also. Priests, this commandment is for you. 2 If you will not hear it, nor consider it in your heart to give glory b To serve me according to my word. unto my Name, says the Lord of hosts, I will even sand a curse upon you, and will curse your c That is, the abundance 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. blessings yea I have cursed them already because you do not considerit in (your) heart. 3 Behold, I will corrupt d Your seed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 come 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉. your seed, and cast dung upon your faces, (even) the e You boast of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, but they shall turn to your shame, & be as vile as dung. dung of your solemn feasts, & you shallbe like unto it 4 And you shall know, that I have f The Priests objected against the Prophet that he cold not 〈◊〉 them, but he must speak against the priest 〈◊〉, & the office established of God by 〈◊〉 but he showeth, that the office is nothing 〈◊〉 when these 〈◊〉 & dung are called by their own names. sent this commandment unto you, that my covenant, which I made with Levi, might stand, says the Lord of hosts. 5 My g He showeth what were the two 〈◊〉 of the covenant made with the tribe of 〈◊〉, on God's part, that he would give them long life & 〈◊〉, and on their part, that they 〈◊〉 faithfully serve him according to his word. covenant was with him of life and peace, and I h I prescribed 〈◊〉 certain Law to serve me. gave him fear and he feared me, and was afraid before i He served me & set forth my glory 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and submission. my Name. 6 The law of k He showeth that the Priest aught to have knowledge to instruct other in the word of the Lord truth was in his mouth, and there was no iniquity found in his lips he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. 7 For the Priests l He is as the treasure house of God's word & aught to give to every one according to their necessary, and not to reserve it for 〈◊〉. lips should preserve knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the m Showing, 〈◊〉 whosoever doth not declare God's will, is not his messenger and Priest. messenger of the Lord of hosts. 8 But you are go out of the way: you have caused many to fall by the Law: you have broken the covenant of Levi, says the Lord of hosts. 9 Therefore have I also made you to be despised, & vile before all the people, because you kept not my ways, but have been partial in the Law. 10 Have we not all n The prophet 〈◊〉 he ingratitude of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God and man: for seeing they were all 〈◊〉 of one 〈◊〉 Ab 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and Godhad elected them 〈◊〉 be his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to offend 〈◊〉 nor their 〈◊〉. one father? hath not one God made us? why do we transgress every one against his brother, and break the covenant of o Whereby they had bound themselves to God to be an 〈◊〉 people. our fathers? 11 Iudáh hath transgressed, and an abomination is committed in Israel and in jerusa lém: for Iudáh hath defiled the holiness of the Lord, which he loved, and hath married the p They have 〈◊〉 themselves in marriage w th' them that are of another religion. daughter of a strange god. 12 The Lord will cut of the man that doth this: (both) the master and the servant out of the tabernacle of Iaakób, and him that q That is, the 〈◊〉 offereth an offering unto the Lord of hosts. 13 And this have you done again, and r You 'cause the people to 〈◊〉, because that God doth not regard their 〈◊〉, so that they 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. covered the altar of the Lord with tears, with weeping and with mourning: because the offering is no more regarded, neither received acceptably at your hands. 14 Yet you say, s This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 is, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of marriage. Wherein? Because the Lord hath been witness between thee and thy wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast transgressed: yet is she thy t As 〈◊〉 one half of 〈◊〉 self. companion, & the wife of thy u She that was joined to thee by a solemn covenant, and 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 tion of God's Name covenant. 15 And did not x Did not God 〈◊〉ke man 〈◊〉 woman as one flesh and nor many. he make one: yet had he y By his power & 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 made many 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 abundance of spirit: and wherefore one? because he sought a godly z 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 whereof, is no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 seed: therefore keep yourselves in your a 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and be so 〈◊〉 in mind, and 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉. spirit, and let none trespass against the wife of his youth. 16 If thou hatest (her,) b Not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the two 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉, which is the 〈◊〉. put her away, says the Lord God of Israel, yet he covereth c He thinketh it sufficient to keep his wife 〈◊〉, all 〈◊〉 take others, and so 〈◊〉 it were 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 the injury under his garment, says the Lord of hosts therefore keep yourselves in your spirit, and transgress 〈◊〉. 17 You have wearied the d You 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against God, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not you assoon as you call led. Lord with your words: yet you say, Wherein have we wearied him? Whenye say Every one that e In 〈◊〉 that God favoured the wicked, & 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉 to them that serve him. doth evil, is good in the sight of the Lord, and he delighteth in them, Or where is the God of f Thus they 〈◊〉 God in condemning his power and 〈◊〉, because he judged not according to their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. judgement? CHAP. III 1 Of the messenger of the Lord, john Baptist, and of Christ's 〈◊〉. 1 Behold; I will sand my a This is meant of john Baptist, as 〈◊〉 expoundeth it, 〈◊〉, 7. 27. messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me and the b 〈◊〉, Messiah, as psal. 40, 1. dan. 〈◊〉. 17. Lord whom you seek, shall speedily come to his Temple: even the c That is, Christ by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, who is called the Angel or messenger of the covenant, because he reconcileth us to his father: and 〈◊〉 Lord or King, because he hath the 〈◊〉 of his Church. messenger of the covenant whom you desire: behold, he shall come, says the Lord of hosts. 2 But who d He showeth that the 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 so much for the Lords 〈◊〉ming, will not abide when he draweth near: for he wilconsume them and purge his and make them clean may abide the day of his coming? and who shall endure, when he appeareth? for he is like a purging fire, and like fullers soap. 3 And he shall sit down to try and fine the silver he shall even fine the sons of e He begin that the 〈◊〉 that they might be lights and shine unto others. Levi, and purify them as gold and silver, that they may bring offerings unto the Lord in righteousness. 4 Then shall the offerings of Iudáh and Jerusalem be acceptable unto the Lord, as in old time and in the years afore. 5 And I will come near to you to judgement, and I will be a swift witness against the sooth sayers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that wrongfully keep back the hirelings wages, (and vex) the widow, and the fatherless, and oppress the stranger, and fear not me, says the Lord of hosts. 6 For I am the Lord I change not, & you sons of Iaakób f They murmured against God, because they saw not 〈◊〉 help ever pray sent to defend them & therefore he accuseth them of ingratitude, and showeth that in that they are not daily consumed, it is a token, that he doth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them: & so his mercy toward them never 〈◊〉. are not consumed. 7 From the days of your fathers, you are go ne away from mine ordinances, and have not kept (them:) g Read 〈◊〉. 1. 3. return unto me, and I will return unto you, says the Lord of hosts: but you said, Wherein shall we return? 8 Will a h There are 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉, that will defraud their gods of 〈◊〉 honour, or deal deceitfully with them. man spoil (his) gods? yet have you spoiled me: but you say, Wherein have we spoiled thee? In i Whereby the 〈◊〉 vice of God should have been 〈◊〉 ned, & the Priests and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lieved. tithes and offerings. 9 You are cursed with a curse: for you have spoiled me, even this whole nation. 10 Bring you all the tithes into the store house that there may be meat in mine House, & prove me now herewith, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven unto you, and power you out a blessing k Not having 〈◊〉 spect how much 〈◊〉 need, but I will give you in all abundance: so that you shall lack place to put my blessings in. without measure. 11 And I will rebuke the l Meaning, the caterpillar, & what soever 〈◊〉 corn and fruits. devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruit of your ground, neither shall your vine be barren in the field, says the Lord of hosts. 12 And all nations shall call you blessed: sore you shallbe a pleasant land, says the Lord of hosts. 13 Your words have been stout m The Prophet condemneth them of double blasphemy against God: first in that they said that God had no respect to them that served him, & next that the wicked were more in his favour then the godly. against me, says the Lord yet you say, What have we spoken against thee? 14 You have said, (It is) in vain to serve God and what profit is it that we have kept his commandment, and that we walked humbly before the Lord of hosts? 15 Therefore we count the proud blessed: even they that work wickedness, are set up, and they that tempt God, yea, they are n They are not one lie preferred to honour, but also delivered from dangers. delivered. 16 o After these admonitions of the 〈◊〉 some we 〈◊〉 touched and encouraged others to fear God Then spoke they that feared the Lord, every one to his neighbour, and the Lord hearkened and herded it, and a p Both because the thing was strange, that some turned to God in that great and universal corruption, and also that this might be an example of God's mercies to all 〈◊〉 sinners. book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, & that thought upon his Name. 17 And they shallbe to 〈◊〉 Lord of ho stes, in that day q When I shall 〈◊〉 my Church according to my promise, they shall be as mine own proper goods. that 〈◊〉 (this) for a flock, and I will r That is, forgive their sins, and govern them with my Spirit. spare them, as a man his own son that serveth him. 18 Then shall you return, and discern between the righteous and wicked, between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not. CHAP. four The day of the Lord, before the which Eliáh should come. 1 FOr behold, the day cometh that shall a He prophesieth of God's 〈◊〉 against the 〈◊〉, who would not receive Christ, when as God should sand him for the restoration of his Church. burn as an oven, and all the proud, yea and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble, and the day that cometh, shall burn them up, says the Lord of hosts, and shall leave them, neither root nor branch. 2 But unto you that fear my Name, shall the b Meaning, Christ, who with his wings or beams of his grace should lighten, and comfort his Church. 〈◊〉. 5. 14., and 〈◊〉 is called the sun of 〈◊〉, because in himself he hath all perfection, and also the justice of the father dwelleth in him where 〈◊〉 he regenerateth us into righteousness, 〈◊〉 us from the 〈◊〉 of this world, and reformeth us to the image of God. Sun of righteousness arise and health, (shallbe) under his wings, & you shall c You shallbe set at liberty and increa se in the joy of the Spirit. 2. Cor 3 17. go forth, and grow up as fat calves. 3 And you shall tread down the wicked: for they shallbe dust under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do (this) says the Lord of hosts. 4 d Because the time was come that the jews should be 〈◊〉 of Prophets until the time of Christ, because they should with more fervent minds desire his coming, the Prophet exhorteth them to exercise themselves diligently in studying the Law of Moses in the mean season, whereby they might continued in the true religion and also be armed against all temptations. Remember the Law of Moses my servant which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel with the statutes and judgements. 5 Behold: I will sand you e This Christ expounded of john Baptist. Matt. 11. 13. who both for his zeal, and restoring of religion is aptly compared to Eliah. Eliáh the Prophet before the coming of the great and f Which as it is true for the wicked, so doth it waken the godly and call them to repentance. sea reful day of the Lord 6 And he shall g He showeth wherein john's office should stand in the turning of men to God and joining the father and children in one unity of faith: so that though father shall turn to that religion of his son which is converted to Christ, and the son shall embrace the faith of the true fathers. Abraham, 〈◊〉 and jaakob. turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, jest I come h The second point of his office was to denounce God's judgements against them that would not 〈◊〉 Christ. and smite the earth with cursing. APOCRYPHA. THE ARGUMENT. THese books that follow in order after the Prophets unto the New testament, are called Apocrypha, that is books which were not received by a common consent to be read and expounded publicly in the Church, neither yet served to prove any point of Christian religion, save in asmuch as they had the consent of the other Scriptures called Canonical to confirm the same, or rather whereon they were grounded: but as books proceeding from godly men, were received to be read for the advancement and furtherance of the knowledge of history, and for the instruction of godly manners, which books declare that at all times God had an especial care of his Church and left them not utterly destitute of teachers and means to confirm them in the hope of the promised Messiah, & also witness that those calamities that God sent to his Church were according to his providence, who had both so threatened by his Prophets, and so brought it to pass for the destruction of their enemies, and for the trial of his children. I Esdras. CHAP. I 1 josias appointeth Priests, and keepeth the Passeover. 〈◊〉 Offerings for the Priests and the people. 11 The order of the Levites. 23 The upright life of josias. 25 His death & the occasion thereof, and the lamentation for him. 34 joa chaz appointed King. 〈◊〉 The destruction of jerusalem. 1 ANd josias kept the 2 King. 23. 21 Passeover to his lord 2. 〈◊〉. 0. 35. 1, in jerusalem, and offered the Pass overin the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 And appointed the Priests in order according to the daily courses, being clothed with long garments in the Temple of the Lord 3 And he spoke to the Levites the holy ministers of Israel, that they should sanctify themselves to the Lord, to set the holy Ark of the Lord in the House, which Salo mon the son of King David had built. 4 And said, You shall no more bear the Ark upon your shoulders: now therefore serve the Lord your God, and take the charge of his people of Israel, and prepare according to your families and tribes. 5 After the writing of David King of Israel, and according to the majesty of Salomôn his son, and stand in the Temple [according to the order of the dignity of your fa thers the Levites] which were (appointed) before your brethren the children of Israel. 6 Offer in order the Passeover, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the Pass over after the Lords common dement given to moyses. 7 And josias gave to the people that was present thirty thousand lambs and kids with threthousand calves, 8 These were given of the King's possessions according to the promise, to the people, & to the Priests, and to the Levites. Then gave Helkias and Zacharias and “ Or, 〈◊〉. Syelus the governors of the Temple, to the Priests for the Passeover two thousand sheep, & three hundredth calves. 9 Furthermore, jechonias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and “ Or, Hasabias. Sabias, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. Chielus, and “ Or 〈◊〉, joram captains gave to the Levites for the Passeover five thousand sheep and seven hundredth calves. 10 And when these things were done, the Priests and the Levites stood in order, having unleavened bread according to the tribes. 11 And after the order of the dignity of their fathers, before the people to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the books of Moses and thus (they did) in the morning. 12 And they roasted the Passeover with fire as Exod. 12. 〈◊〉. * appertained, and they sod their offerings with perfumes in 〈◊〉 and pots. 13 And set it before 〈◊〉 them that were of the people, and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the Priests their brethren the sons of Aaron. 14 For the Priest's 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 unto the evening, and the Levites did make ready for themselves, & for the Priests their brethren the sons of Aarón. 15 And the holy singer's 〈◊〉 sons of Asáph, were in their orders, according to the appointed ordinances of David (to wit,) Asaph, and Azarias, and “ Or, 〈◊〉, Eddimus, which was of the King's appointment. 16 And the porters were at every gate (so that) it was notlawful, that any should pass his ordinary watch: for their brethren the Levites made ready for them. 17 And in that day those things which appear teinedto 〈◊〉 sacrifice of the Lord, were accomplished, that they might offer the Passeover. 18 And offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King 〈◊〉. 19 So the children 〈◊〉 Israel, which were present at that time, kept the Pass 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 of unleavened bread seven days. 20 And there was not such a Passeover kept in israel since the time of Samuel the Prophet. 21 And all the Kings of Israel did not offer such a Passeover, as did josias, and the Priests, and the Levites, and the jews, and all Israel, which were found to remain in je rusalem. 22 In the eghtenth year of the reign of josias was this Passeover kept. 23 The works of josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness. 24 And concerning the things which came to pass in his time, they are written before (to wit) of those that sinned & did wickedly against the Lord above every nation & kingdom, and grieved him with “ Or by 〈◊〉 sensible crea 〈◊〉. sensible things, so that the words of the Lord up against Israel. 25 ¶ * Now after all these acts of josias it 2. 〈◊〉 35, 〈◊〉. came to pass that when Pharaoh King of Egypt came to move war at Carchamis upon Euphrates, josias went out against 〈◊〉. 26 But the King of Egypt sent to him, saying What have I to do with thee, o King of judea. 27 I am not sent of the Lord God against thee but my war is upon Euphrates, and now the Lord is with me, and the Lord hasteneth me forward depart from me, and be not against the Lord 28 But josias would not turn back his chariot from him, but prepared himself to fight with him, not regarding the words of jeremias the Prophet by the mouth of the Lord 29 But he set himself in battle array against him in the field of Megeddo, and the princes came down to King josias. 30 And the King said to his servants, convey me out of the battle, for I am very weak. And by and by his servants brought him out of the battle. 31 So he gate upon his second chariot, and being come again to Jerusalem he changed his life, and was buried in his father's grave. 32 And in all judea was josias be wailed, yea jeremias the Prophet did lament for josias and the governors and their wives did lament him unto this day: and this was ordained in all the kindred of israel to be done continually. 33 But these things are written in the book of the stories of the Kings of judea, and every one of the acts that josias did, & his glory, and his knowledge in the lafoy we of the Lord, and the things which he did before, and the things now (rehearsed) are registered in the book of the King of Israel & 2. King 23. 〈◊〉. judea. 〈◊〉. Chro. 16. 1. 34 Then they of the nation took * joachaz the son of josias, and made him King in stead of his father josias, when he was three and twenty year old. 35 And he reigned in judea and in jerusalem three months for the King of Egypt depo sed him from reigning in Jerusalem. 36 He taxed also the people of an hundredth talents of silver, and one talon of gold. 37 And the King of Egypt made Ioacim his brother King of judea and Jerusalem. 38 And he bound joachaz & his governors but when he had taken Zaraces his brother he led him away into Egypt. 39 Twenty and five year old was Ioacim, when he reigned in judea and Jerusalem, & he did evil in the sight of the Lord 40 Wherefore against him came up Nabucho donosor King of Babylon, who when he had bound him with a chain of brass, led him away into Babylon. 41 Then Nabuchodonosor took of the holy vessels of the Lord, and carried them away, and set them in his temple at Babylon. 42 But all his acts and his profanation, and his reproach are written in the Chronicles of the Kings. 43 And joacim his son reigned for him: and when he was made King, he was eight ne year old. 44 And he reigned three months and ten days in jerusalem, and he did evil in the sight of the Lord 45 ¶ So a year after Nabuchodonosor sent and brought him to Babylon with the holy vessels of the Lord 46 And he made 〈◊〉 King of judea and jerusalem when he was one and twenty year old, and he reigned eleven years. 47 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, neither did he fear the words spoken * by jere 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. jeremias the Prophet from the mouth of the Lord 48 For after that he was sworn to King Nabuchodonosor, he forswore himself by the Name of the Lord and fell away, and hardened his neck 〈◊〉 his heart, and transgressed the Laws of the Lord God of Israel. 49 Also the governors of the people, and the Priests committed many things against the laws and passed all the pollutions of all nations, and polluted the Temple of the Lord, which was sanctified in Jerusalem. 50 Nevertheless the God of their Fathers sent his messenger to call them back, because he spared them and his own Tabernacle. 51 But they derided his messengers, and in the day, that the Lord spoke (unto them,) they mocked his Prophets. 52 So that he, being moved to anger against his people for their great wickedness, commanded the Kings of the Chaldeans to invade them. 53 These killed their young men with the sword round about their holy Temple, neither did they spare youngman, nor maiden, neither old man, nor child among them. 54 But he delivered them all into their hands, and all the holy vessels of the Lord, both great and small with the vessels of the Ark of God: and they took, & carried away the King's treasures into Babylon. 55 And they set fire in the House of the Lord and broke down the walls of Jerusalem and burned their towers with fire. 56 They consumed also all the precious things thereof, and brought them to nought, and those that were left by the sword, he carried away into Babylon. 57 And they were servants to him, and to his children till the Persians reigned, to fulfil the word of the Lord by the mouth of * jeremias, 〈◊〉. 2, 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉, 10. 58 And that the land might enjoy her Sabbaths all the time, that it was desolate, till seventy years were accomplished. CHAP. II 1 Cyrus gave leave to the 〈◊〉 to return. 10 He sent the holy 〈◊〉. 13 The names of them that returned 16 Their 〈◊〉 did let their building, and the 〈◊〉 letters for the same. 1 IN * the first year of the reign of Cyrus' 2 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, King of the Persians, to fulfil the word of the Lord by the mouth of jeremias, 2 The Lord raised up the spirit of Cyrus' King of the Persians, and he made proclamation through out all his kingdom, 〈◊〉 by express lettres. 3 Saying, Thus says Cyrus' King of the Persians, The Lord of Israel, even the most high Lord, hath made me King over the whole world. 4 And he hath commanded me to build him an House in Jerusalem, which is in judea. 5 If there be any therefore of you of his people, let the Lord, even his Lord be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in judea & build the House of the Lord of 〈◊〉 he is the Lord which dwelleth in Jerusalem. 6 All they then that devil in the places round about, those, (I say,) that are in his place, let them help him with gold and silver. 7 With gifts, with horses and cattle, and other things, which shallbe brought, according to the vows into the Temple of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem. 8 ¶ Then arose the chief of the families of judea, and of the tribe of Benjamin, and the Priests and Levites, & all whose mind the Lord had moved to go up, and build an House to the Lord in Jerusalem. 9 And those that were about them, helped them in all things with silver and gold, horses, and cattle, and with diversvowes of many whose minds were stirred up. 10 Also King Cyrus brought out the holy vessels of the Lord, which Nabuchodonosor had carried out of Jerusalem, and had 〈◊〉 them in the Temple of his 〈◊〉. 11 Now when Cyrus' King of the Persians had brought themout, he delivered them to Mithridates his treasurer. 12 By whom they were given to “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Abassar the governor of judea. 13 Whereof this was the number: a thousand golden cups, and a thousand silver cups, basins of silver for the sacrifices, nine and twenty viols, of gold thirty, and of silver two thousand, four hundredth and ten, and a thousand other vessels, 14 So all the vessels of gold and silver, which they carried away, were five thousand, four hundredth, three score and nine. 15 They were brought by Sanabassar with them of the 〈◊〉 of Babylon to Ierusalém. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 16 ¶ But * in the time of Artaxerxes King of the Persians “ Or. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Belemus, and Mithridates, and Tabellius, and Rathumus, and Beeltethmus, & “ 〈◊〉, Shim 〈◊〉, Semellius the secretary, and others which were joined to these, dwelling in Samaria and in other places, written unto him this epistle here following against them, that dwelled in judea and Jerusalem, TO THE KING ARTAXERXES OUR LORD. 17 Thy servants, Rathumus the writer of things that come to pass, and Semellius the secretary, and the rest of their counsel, and the judges which are in Coelosyria and Phenice. 18 Be it now therefore known to our lord the King, that the jews which came up from you, are come to us into jerusalêm, that rebellious and wicked city, and build the marked places, & make up the walls thereof, and lay the foundations of the Temple. 19 Therefore if this city be built, and the walls be finished, they will not only not 〈◊〉 to pay tribute, but will also resist Kings. 20 And because the things, pertaining to the Temple, go forward, we thought it not 〈◊〉 to pass over such a thing. 21 But to declare it to our lord the King, that if it be thy pleasure, it may be sought out in the books of thy fathers. 22 And thou shalt find in the Chronicles the writings concerning these things, & shalt know that this city did always rebel, & did trouble both Kings and cities. 23 And that the jews are rebellious, raising always wars therein: for the which cause also this city was made 〈◊〉. 24 Now therefore, o lord the King, we it, that if this city be buy it and the walls thereof repaired, you shall have no more passage into Coelosyria, nor Phenice. 25 ¶ Then the King written again to Rathumus, that written the things that came to pass, and to 〈◊〉, and to Samellius the secretary, and to the rest of those that were joined with them, and to the dwellers of Samaria, Syria and Phenice, these things that follow. 26 I have read the epistle, which you sent to me therefore I commanded, that it should be sought out, and it was sound, that this city hath always practised against Kings, 27 And that the men thereof were given to rebellion and wars, and how that mighty Kings and fierce have reigned in 〈◊〉 which took tribute of Coelosyria and Phenice: 28 Now therefore I have commanded to for bid these men to 〈◊〉 up the city, and that it be taken heed that no more be done. 29 And that those wicked things, which should molest the King, go not forward. 30 Then when Rathumus, and Semellius the secretary and the 〈◊〉, which were joined with them, had read the things, which King 〈◊〉 had written, they moved their tents with speed to Jerusalem with horses and men in array, 31 And began to let them which built, so that the building of the Temple in Jerusalem ceased unto the second year of the reign of Darius' King of the Persians. CHAP. III 1 The feast of Darius, 16. The three wise sentences. 1 NOw when Darius reigned, he made a great feast to all his subjects and to all those of his own house, and to all the princes of Media and Persia. 2 And to all the governors and captains, and lieutenants that were with him, from India unto Ethiopia of an hundredth and seven and twenty provinces. 3 And when they had eaten and drunk, and were 〈◊〉, they departed, and King Darius went into his chamber, and slept, till he 〈◊〉 again. 4 ¶ In the mean time three young men of the guard, keepers of the King's body, said one to another. 5 Let every one of us speak a sentence, (&) he that shall overcome, and whose sentence 〈◊〉 appear wiser than the others, Darius the King shall give him great gifts, & great things in token of victory, 6 As to wear purple and to drink in gold and to sleep in gold, and a chariot with bridles of gold, an head tire of fine linen and a chain about his neck, 7 And he shall sit next to Darius for his wisdom me, and shallbe called Darius' cousin. 8 Then every man written his sentence and sealed it, and put it under the pillow of King Darius, 9 And said, when the King rose, they would give him the writing, and whose sentence the King & the three princes of Persia should judge to be wisest, to him should the victory be given, as it was appointed. 10 One written, The wine is strongest. 11 The other written, The King is strongest. 12 The other written, women are strongest, but truth overcometh all things. 13 ¶ And when the King rose, they took the writings and gave them to him, & hered them. 14 And sent and called all the noble men of Persia and of Media, and the governors and the captains, and lieutenants, and the consuls. 15 And sat him down in the counsel, & the 〈◊〉 was read before them. 16 Then he said, Call the young men that they may declare their own sentences, So they called them, and they came in. 17 Then he said unto them, Declare unto us the writings, So the first began, which had spoken of the strength of wine. 18 And said on this manner, O ye men, how strong is wine it deceiveth all men that drink it. 19 It maketh the mind of the King and of the fatherless both one, of the bond man and of the free man, of the poor man and of the rich man. 20 It turneth also every thought into joy and gladness, so that one remembreth no manner of sorrow, nor debt. 21 It maketh every heart rich, so that one remembreth neither King nor governor, and causeth to speak all things by “ Or, 〈◊〉, talents. 22 When men have drunk, they have no mind to love either friends or brethren, and a little after they draw out sword. 23 But when they are from the wine, they do not remember what they have done. 24 O you men, is not wine strongest, which compelleth to do such things! and he help his peace when he had thus spoken. CHAP. four Of the strength of a King 13 Of the strength of women 34 Of the strength of truth, which sentence is approved. 47 And his petition granted. 1 THen the second which had spoken of the strength of the King, began to say. 2 O you men, are not men strongest, which bear rule by land and by sea, and over all things which are in them! 3 But the King is yet greater: for he ruleth all things, and is Lord of them, so that they do all things which he commands them. 4 If he bid them make war one against another, they do it: if he sand them out against the enemies, they go and break down mountains and walls and towers. 5 They kill and are killed, and do not pass the commandment of the King: if they overcome, they bring all to the King, as well the 〈◊〉 as all other things. 6 And those also which go not to war and battle, but till the earth: (for) when they have so when it again, they reap it, and bring it to the King, and compel one another to pay tribute to the King. 7 Yet he is (but) one man: if he bid, Kill, they kill: if he say, Spare, they spare. 8 (If) he bid, Smite, they smite: (if) he bid them, Make desolate, they make desolate: (if) he bid, build, they build. 9 (If) he bid, Cut of, they cut of: (if) he bid, Plant, they plant. 10 So all his people and all his armies obey one man: in the mean while he sitteth down, he eateth, and drinketh and sleepeth. 11 For these keep him round about: neither can any one go and do his own business, neither are they disobedient unto him. 12 O you men, how should not the King be strongest, seeing he is thus obeyed! So he held his tongue. 13 ¶ Then the third which had spoken of women and of the truth [this was Zorobabel] began to speak. 14 O you men, neither the mighty King, nor many men nor wine is strongest: who then ruleth them or hath dominion over them! are they not women! 15 Women have born the King and all the people which bear rule by sea and by land. 16 Even of them were they born, and they nourished them, which planted the vines, of which the wine is made. 17 They also make men's garments and make men honourable, neither can men be without women. 18 And if they have gathered together gold and silver, or any goodly thing, do they 〈◊〉 love a fair and beautiful woman! 19 Do they not leave all those things and give themselves wholly unto her, and gape, and gaze upon her, and all men desire her more than gold, or silver, or any precious thing! 20 A man leaveth his own father which hath nourished him, and his own country, and is joined with his wife. 21 And for the woman he ieopardeth his life, and neither remembreth father nor mother nor country. 22 Therefore by this you may know that the women bear rule over you: do you not labour and travail, and give and bring all to the women? 23 Yea, a man taketh his sword and goeth for the to kill and to steal, and to sail upon the sea, and upon rivers. 24 And he seethe a lion and goeth in darkness, and when he hath stolen, ravished and spois led, he bringeth it to his love. 25 Wherefore a man loveth his own wife more then father or mother. 26 Yea, many have run mad for woman, and have been servants for them. 27 Many also have perished and have erred and sinned for women. 28 Now therefore do you not believe me? is not the King great in his power? do not all regions: fear to touch him? 29 (Yet) I saw him and Apame, the Kings concubine, the daughter of the famous Barracus, sitting on the right hand of the King. 30 And she took the crown of the King's head, and put it upon her own, and struck the King with her left hand. 31 Yet in the mean season the King gaped and gazed on her: and if she laughed at him, he laughed: and if she were angry with him, he did flatter her that he might he reconciled with her. 32 How then, o you men, are not women more strong, seeing they do thus? 33 ¶ Then the King and the princes looked one upon another, and he began to speak of the truth. 34 Oye men, are not women stronger? great is the earth, and the heaven is high, and the son is swift in his course: for he turneth round about heaven in one day, and runneth again into his own place. 35 Is not he great that maketh these things? therefore the truth is greater and stronger than all. 36 All the earth calleth for truth, and the heaven blesseth it: and all things are shaken and tremble, neither is there any unjust thing with it. 37 The wine (is) wicked, the King (is) wicked, women (are) wicked, and all the children of men are wicked, and all their wicked works are such, and there is no truth in them, and they perish in their iniquity. 38 But truth doth abide, & is strong for ever, and liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. 39 With her there is no receiving of people not difference: but she doth the things which are just, and absteineth from unjust (and) wicked things, and all men favour her works. 40 neither is there any unjust thing in her iud gement, and she is the strength and the king doom and the power, and majesty of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth. 41 So he ceased to speak, and then all the people cried and said then, Truth is great and strongest. 42 Then the King said unto him, Ask what thou will't besides that which is appointed, & we will give it thee, because thou art found the wisest, and thou shalt have liberty to sit by me, and shalt be called my cousin. 43 ¶ Then he said to the King, Remember the vow that thou hast vowed to build Jerusalem, in the day that thou tookest the kingdom 44 And to sand again all the vessels that were taken out of Jerusalem, which Cyrus set a part when he made a vow to cut of Babylon, and vowed to sand them thither. 45 Thou also hast vowed to build the Temple, which the Idumeans burned when judea was destroyed by the Chaldeans. 46 And now, o Lord the King, this is that which I desire and require of thee, and this is the magnificence, which (I require) of thee: I require therefore that thou wouldest accomplish the vow which thou hast vowed with thy own mouth to do the King of heaven. 47 Then King Darius rising up, kissed him, and written him letters to all the stewards and lieutenants, and captains, and governors, that they should bring on the way (both) him, and all that were with him, which went up to build Jerusalem. 48 And he written letters to all the lieutenants in Coelosyria and Phenice, and to them that were in Libanus, that they should bring cedre wood from Libanus to Jerusalem, and build the city with him. 49 And he written for all the jews, which went up out of his kingdom unto judea, concerning their liberty, that no prince, nor lieutenant, nor governor, nor steward should enter into their doors. 50 And that all the region which they kept, should pay no tribute, and that the Idumeans should let go the villages of the jews which they held. 51 And that every year there should be given for the building of the Temple twenty talents until it were built. 52 And to maintain the burned offerings upon the altar every day [as they had a commandment to offer seventeen] other ten talents every year. 53 And that all they which went from Babylon to build the city, should have liberty, aswell they as their posterity, and all the Priests that went away. 54 He written also touching the charges and the Priest's garment, where in they should minister. 55 And he written that they should give the Levites their charges until the House were fini shed, and Jerusalem built. 56 Also he written that they should give pensions and wages to them that kept the city. 57 And he sent a way all the vessels which Cyrus had set a part out of Babylon, and what soever Cyrus had commanded to do, he also commanded to do it, and to sand to jerusalem. 58 And when the “ Or, zorobabêl. young man was go forth, he life up his face to heaven towards Jerusalem, and gave thanks to the King of heaven. 59 Saying, Of thee is the victory, and of thee is wisdom, and of thee is glory, and I (am) thy servant. 60 Blessed be thou which hast given me wisdom: for unto thee I acknowledge it, ö Lord of (our) fathers. 61 ¶ So he took the letters and went out and came to Babylon and telled all his brethren. 62 And they blessed the god of their sathers, be cause he had given them freedom and liberty. 63 To go up and to build Jerusalem, and the Temple, where his Name is renowned, and they rejoiced with instruments of music and joy, seven days. CHAP. V. 1 The number of them that return from the captivity: 42 Their vows and sacrifices. 54 The Temple is begun to be built. 66 〈◊〉 enemies would craftily join with them. 1 AFter * these things, the chief of the houses 1 Ezra. 2. 〈◊〉. of their fathers were choose after their tribes, and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, and their servants, and their maids, and their cattle. 2 And Darius sent with them a thousand horsemen, till they were restored to Jerusalem in safety, and with musical (instruments,) with tabrets and 〈◊〉. 3 And all their brethren played: thus he caused them to go up together with them. 4 ¶ And these are the names of the men that went up after their families, by their tribes, (and) after the order of their dignity. 5 The Priests. The sons of Phinees, the son of Aaron, jesus (son) of josedec, (son) of Saraias, and Ioacim the (son) of Zerubbabel, the (son) of Salathiél of the house of David, of the kindred of Phares, of the tribe of juda. 6 “ Or, zorobabel. Who spoke wise words to Darius the King of the Persians in the second year of his reign, in the month Nisan, which is the first month. 7 ¶ And these are they of judea, which came out of the captivity, where they dwelled, who me Nabuchodonosor King of Babylon had carried away into Babylon, 8 And returned unto Jerusalem and to the rest of judea, every one into his own city: which came with Zorobabel, and jesus, Nehemias, Zacharias, Reesaias, Enenius, Mardocheus, " Or, Saraia. Beelsarus, Aspharasus, Reelius, Roimus (and) Baana their guides. 9 The number of them of the nation & their governors: the sons of Phares two thousand an hundredth seventy & two, the sons of Saphat four hundredth, seventy and two 10 The sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ares seven hundredth, fistie and six. 11 The sons of Phaath Moab, two thousand eight hundredth and twelve. 12 The sons of Elam, a thousand, two hundredth, fifty and four: the sons of Zathui nine hundredth forty and five: the sons of Corbe seven hundredth and five: the sons of Bani six hundredth, forty and eight. 13 The sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Bibe six hundredth, twenty and three: the sons of “ Or, Azgad. Sadas three thousand, two hundredth, twenty and two. 14 The sons of Adonikan, six hundredth, sixty & seven: the sons of Bagois, two thousand, sixty & six: the sons of Adinu, four hundredth, fifty and four. 15 The sons of Aterisias, ninety and two: " Or, 〈◊〉. the sons of Ceilan and Azotus, sixty and seven: the sons of Azucan four hundredth thirty and two. 16 “ Or, The sons of 〈◊〉 on 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the sons of 〈◊〉 one, the sons of Besai three hundredth, 〈◊〉 and three? The sons of Ananias, an hundredth and one: the sons of Arom, and the sons of Bassa, three hundredth, twenty and three the sons of Arsiphurith, an hundredth and two. 17 The sons of Meterus, three thousand and five: the sons of “ Or, Bethlehem. Bethlomon, an hundredth twenty and three. 18 They of “ Or, Netophah. Netophas, fifty and five: they of “ Or, Anathoth. Anaboth, an hundredth, fifty and eight: they of Bethsamos, forty and two. 19 They of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Cariathiarius, twenty and five: they of Caphiras & Beroth, seven hundredth forty & three: they of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Piras, seven hundredth 20 They of Chadias' and Ammidiois, five hundredth, twenty and two: they of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Cirama and Gabdes, six hundredth, twenty and one. 21 They of Macalon, an hundredth twenty & two: they of “ Or, Macamos. Betolius, fifty and two: the sons of “ Or, Bethel. Nephis, an hundredth, fifty and six. " Or, Nebus. 22 The sons of Calamolalus and Orius seven hundredth, twenty and five: the sons of lerechus, three hundredth, forty and five. 23 The sons of Annaas, three thousand, three " Or, Sanaah. hundredth and thirty. 24 The Priests, the sons of jeddu, the son of jesus, (which are counted) among the sons of Sanassib, nine hundredth, seventy and two: the sons of Meruth, a thousand fifty and two. 25 The sons of “ Or, Phashur. Phassaron, a thousand, forty and seven: the sons of “ Or, Charim. Carme, a thousand and seventeen. 26 ¶ The Levites. The sons of jessue, Cadmiél Bannu and Suiu, seventy and four. 27 ¶ The sons (which were) holy singers. The sons of Asaph, an hundredth, forty & eight. 28 ¶ The porters. The sons of Salum, the sons of jatal, the sons of “ Or, Talmon. Tolman, the sons of Dacobi, the sons of Teta, the sons of Sami: all (were) an hundredth, thirty and nine. 29 The ministers of the Temple. The sons of Esau, the sons of Asipha, the sons of Tabaoth, the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ceras, the 〈◊〉 of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Sud, the sons of Phaleu, the sons of Labana, the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Agraba, " Or, 〈◊〉. 30 The sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, the sons of 〈◊〉, the sons of Cetab, the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Agaba, " 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. the sons of Subai, the 〈◊〉 of Anan, the " 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. sons of Cathua, the sons of Geddur. " 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 31 The sons of “ 〈◊〉, Neroda. Airus, the sons of 〈◊〉, the sons of “ Or, Gazema. Noeba, the sons 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Gazera, the sons of 〈◊〉, the sons of Phinees, the sons of Asara, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Basthai, the sons of Asana, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Meani, the sons of Naphisi the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Acub, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Asur, the sons of 〈◊〉, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Basaloth. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 32 The sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Meeda, the sons of Coutha, the sons of" Corea, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Charcus, the sons of Aserar, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Thomoi, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Nasith, the sons of Atipha. 33 The sons of the servants of Solomon. The sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Asaphion, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, the sons of Lozo, the sons of Isdaél, the sons 〈◊〉 “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Sapheth. 34 The sons of Agia, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Phachthreeth, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Sabic, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Sarothie, the sons of Masias, the sons of Gar, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Addus, the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Subas, the sons of Apherra, the sons of Basilius rod is, the sons of Sabat; the sons of 〈◊〉. 35 All the ministers of the Temple, and the sons of the servants of Solomon (were) three hundredth, seventy and two. 36 These came up from “ Or, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. Thermeleth and Thelersas: Caraathalat and Aalar leading them. 37 neither cold they show their families nor their stock how they were of Israel, the sons of Ladan the son of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Ban, the sons of “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Necodan, six hundredth 〈◊〉 and two. " 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 38 And of the Priests those which exercised the office of Priests, and were not found, the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉 Obdia, the sons of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, the sons of Addus, * which had taken for wife 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉. Auria, (one) of the daughters of “ Or, 〈◊〉 Berzelaius 39 And was called after his name, and when the description of the kindred of these men had been sought in the register, and 〈◊〉 not be found, they were set a part from the of fice of Priests. 40 For “ Or, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. Neemias and Attharias said to them that they should not be partakers of the holy things, till there arose an high Priest clothed with doctrine and truth. 41 So all they of Israel from them of twelve year old & little children, were “ 〈◊〉, forty & two thousand, three hundredth and sixty. forty thou sand besides men servants & women servants, two thousand, three hundredth and sixty. 42 Their servants and handmaids (were) seven thousand, three hundredth, forty and seven: the singing men and women, two hundredth, forty and five: 43 camels, four hundredth, thirty and five: and horses, seven hundredth, thirty, and six: mules, two hundredth, forty and five: “ Or, 〈◊〉. beasts that bore the yoke, five thousand, five hundredth, twenty and five. 44 And (there were) of the governors after their families, (which) when they were come to the Temple in jerusalem, vowed to build the House in his own place according to their power, 45 And to give to the treasure of the works, “ 〈◊〉, of gold twelve 〈◊〉 pound de, and of silver put, etc. a thousand pound in gold, and five thousand pound in silver, and an hundredth priestly garments. 46 And the Priests and the Levites and the people dwelled in jerusalem and in the countrei, & the holy singers and the porters & all Israel in their “ Or, quarters, villages. 47 ¶ But * when the seventh month was near Ezra. 3, 1. and when the children of Israel were every one at home, they were all gathered together with one accord into the open place of the first gate, which is toward the East. 48 Then jesus the son of josedec & his brethren the Priests with Zoro babel the son of Salathiel and his brethren, rising up, made ready the altar of the God of Israel, 49 To offer burned offerings upon it according as it is written in the book of Moses the man of God. 50 〈◊〉 also there were gathered against them of all nations of the land: but they dressed the altar in his own place, although all the nations of the land were their enemies and vexed them, and they offered sacrifices according to the season, and burned offerings to the Lord, morning and evening. 51 They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as Levi. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. it is * ordained in the Law, and (offered) sacrifices every day, as was requisite, 52 And afterward, the continual oblations & offerings of the Sabbaths and of the new moaneth and of all holy feasts. 53 ¶ And all * they which had made any vow 〈◊〉. 3, 8. to God, began to offer sacrifice unto God in the first day of the seventh month, although the Temple of God was not yet built. 54 They gave also money to the mansons & to the workmen, and meat and drink with gladness, 55 And charets to the Sidonians and to those of 〈◊〉 to bring cedar wood out of Libanus, which 〈◊〉 be brought by flots to the haven of joppes according to the commandment given unto them by Cyrus' King of Persia. 56 And in the second year and second month came into the Temple of God in jerusalem, Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and jesus the son of josedec, and their brethren, and the Priests and Levites, and all they that came out of captivity into jerusalem, 〈◊〉. 49, 13. 57 And * laid the foundation of the House of God in the first day of the second month of the second year after their return into judea and jerusalem. 58 And they appointed the Levites from twenty year old over the works of the Lord, & jesus and his son, & his brethren, & his brother Cadmiel, and the sons of Madiabon with the sons of joda, the son of Heliadun, with their sons, and brethren, (even) all the Levites with one accord did follow after the work, calling upon the works in House of God: thus the workmen built the Temple of the Lord 59 And the Priests stood clothed with their long garments with musical (instruments) & trum pets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbales, 60 Singing and blessing the Lord, according to the ordinance of David King of Israel. 61 And they sung with loud voice songs to the praise of the Lord, because his mercy & glory (is) for ever in all Israel. 62 Then all the people blue trumpets, and cried with loud voice, praising the Lord for the raising up of the House of the Lord 63 Also some of the Priests and Levites, & chief men, (to wit,) the Ancients, which had seen the former House, 64 Came (to see) the building of this with weeping and great crying, and many with trumpets and joy (cried) with loud voice, 65 So that the people cold not hear the trumpets, because of the weeping of the people: yet there was a great multitude that blew trun pets so that they were herded far of. 66 ¶ Wherefore when the enemies of the tribes of juda & Benjamin herded it, they came to know what noise of trumpets it was, 67 And they knew that they of the captivity built the Temple to the Lord God of Israel. 68 Wherefore they coming to Zorobabel, and jesus, and the chief of the families, said unto them, Let us build also with you. 69 For we obey your Lord, as you do, and sacri fice unto him since the days of “ Or, 〈◊〉, or, Asachadon. Asbasareth King of the Assyrians, which brought us hither. 70 Then Zorobabel, and jesus, and the chief of the families of Israel said to them, It doth not appertain to us, and to you to build an House to the Lord our God. 71 For we alone will build it to the Lord God of Israel, as it becometh us, (and) as * Cyrus' Ezra. 4, 4. the King of the Persians bad us. 72 How beit the people of the land made them sluggish that were in judea, and letted them to build the work, and by their ambushments and seditions and conspiracies hindered the finishing of the building. 73 All the time of King Cyrus' life: so that they were let from the building two year, until the reign of Darius. CHAP. VI 1 Of Aggeus and Zacharias. 2 The building of the Temple. 3 Sisinnes would let them. 7 His Epistle to Darius. 23 The Kings answer to the contrary. 1 But * in the second year of the reign of 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Darius, Aggeus and Zacharias the son 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. of Addo the Prophets prophesied to the jews, even unto them that were in judea and Jerusalem, in the Name of the Lord God of Israel, which they (called) ” 〈◊〉, upon them. upon. 2 Then Zorobabel son of Salathiel, and jesus the son of josedec stood up, and began to build the House of the Lord, which is in Jerusalem, the Prophets of the Lord being with them, (and) helping them. 3 ¶ In that time Sisinnes the governor of Syria, and Phenice, and Sathrabouzanes with his companions came unto them. 4 And said unto them, By whose commandment build you this House and this building, and enterprise all these other things? and who are the builders that enterprise such things? 5 But the Ancients of the jews had grace of the LORD after that he had visited the captivity. 6 That they were not letted to build, until it was signified unto Darius of these matters, and an answer was received. 7 ¶ The copy of the Epistle, which he did writ and sand to Darius, Sisinnes governor of Syria and of Phenice, and Sathrabou zanes, and their companions, precedents in Syria and Phenice, salute King Darius. 8 It may please the King our master plainly to understand, that when we came to the country of judea, and entered into the city of Jerusalem, we found in the city of Jerusalem the Ancients of the jews that were of the captivity. 9 Building an House to the Lord, great and new, of he wen stones, and of great price, and the timber all ready laid upon the walls. 10 And these works are done with great speed, yea, and the work hath good success in their hands, so that it will be finished with all glory and diligence. 11 Then we asked their Ancients, saying, By whose commandment build you this House and lay the foundation of these works? 12 We asked them these things to the intent to mortify them to thee, and to writ to thee the men that governed it: therefore we demanded the names of the governors in writing 13 But they answered, saying, We are the servants of the Lord, which hath created the heaven and the earth. 1. King. 6 2. 14 And * this House was built up many years ago by a King of israel great and strong, and was finished. 15 But when our fathers, provoking (God) to wrath, sinned against the Lord of Israel (which 2. King. 24 1. is) in heaven, * he delivered them into the hands of Nabuchodonosor King of Babylon of the Chaldeans. 16 (Who) broke down the House (and) burned it, and carried the people captive to Babylon. 17 But in the first year of the reign of Cyrus over the country of Babylon, King Cyrus written that this House should be built up. 18 And the holy vessels of gold and of silver, which Nabuchodonosor had carried out of the House at Jerusalem, and had dedicated them in his own Temple, Cyrus the King took out of the Temple at Babylon, and they were given to Zorobabel, and to “ Or, 〈◊〉. Sanabassarus ruler. 19 And a commandment was given unto him, that he should carry away those vessels, and put them in the Temple at jerusalem, and that this Temple of the Lord should be built in this place. 20 Then the same Sanabassarus, being come hither, laid the foundations of the House of the Lord at Jerusalem, and since that time till now, it is in building, (and) is not finished. 21 Now therefore if it please the King, let it be sought up in the King's libraries concerning Cyrus. 22 And if it be found that the building of the House of the Lord at Jerusalem hath been done by the consent of King Cyrus, and if it seem good to the Lord our King, let him make us answer concerning these things. 23 Then Kings Darius commanded to search in the King's libraries, that were in Babylon, and there was found in Ecbatane, which is a tower in the region of Media, a place where such things were laid up for memory. 24 In the first year of the reign of Cyrus' king Cyrus commanded the House of the Lord at Jerusalem to be builded, where they did sacrifice with the continual fire. 25 of the which the height (should be) of threescore cubits, the breadth of threescore cubits with three rows of he wen stones, and one row of new wood of that country, and that the costs should be paid out of the house of King Cyrus. 26 And that the holy vessels of the House of the Lord, 〈◊〉 those of gold as of silver, which Nabuchodonosor had carried out of the house in Jerusalem, and brought into Babylon, should be restored to the House, which is in Jerusalem, and set in the place where they were (afore.) 27 Also he commanded that Sisinnes, governor of Syria and Phenice, and Sathrabouzanes, and their companions, and those which were constitute Captains in Syria and Phenice, should take heed to refrain from that place, and to suffer Zorobabel the servant of the Lord, and governor of judea, and the Elders of the jews to build that House of the Lord in that place. 28 And I also have commanded to build it clean up again, and that they be diligent to help them of the captivity of the jews, till the House of the Lord be finished. 29 And that some part of the tribute of Coelo syria and Phenice should be diligently given to these men for sacrifice unto the Lord, and to Zoro babel the governor, for bulls, rams and lambs. 30 Also corn, and salt, and wine, and oil con tinually every year without fail, as the Priests, which are in Jerusalem shall testify to be spent every day. 31 That offerings may be made to the high God for the King, and his children, and that they may pray for their lives. 32 Furthermore he commanded that whosoever should transgress any thing afore spoken or written, or derogate any thing thereof, that atre should be taken out of his possession, and he be hanged thereon, and that his goods should be the Kings. 33 And therefore let the Lord whose Name is there called upon, destroy every King and nation, which stretcheth out his hand to hinder to do evil to that House of the Lord which is in Jerusalem. 34 * I Darius the King have ordained that is should be diligently executed according to Ezra. 6. 15. these things. CHAP. VII. 1 Sisinnes and his companions follow the King's common dement and help the jews 〈◊〉 build the Temple. 5 The time that it was built 〈◊〉 They keep the Passeover. 1 THen Sisinnes the governor of Coelosyria and Phenice, and Sathrabouzanes, and their companions, obeying King Darius' commandments. 2 Assisted diligently the holy works, workieg with the Ancients and governors of the Sanctuary. 3 And the holy works prospered by Aggeus and Zacharias the Prophets which promise phecied. 4 So they finished all things by the commandment of the Lord God of Israel, and with the consent of Cyrus and Darius, and Artaxerxes Kings of the Persians. 5 Thus the holy House was finished in the three and twentieth day of the month Adar in the sixtyere of Darius' King of the Persians. 6 ¶ And the children of Israel, and the Priests and the Levites, and the rést, which were of the captivity, (and) had any charge, and according to the things (written) in the book of Moses. 7 And they offered for the dedication of the people of the Lord, an hundredth bulls, too hundredth rams, four hundredth lambs. 8 (And) twelve goats for the sin of all Israel, according to the number of the chief of the tribes of Israel. 9 And the Priests, and the Levites stood according to their kindreds clothed with long robes in the works of the Lord God of Israêl, according to the book of Moses, and also the porters in every gate. 10 And the children of Israel offered the Passeover together with them of the captivity, in the 〈◊〉 (day) of the first month, after that the Priests and Levites were sanctified. 11 But all the children of the captivity were not sanctified together, but all the Levites were sanctified together. 12 And they 〈◊〉 the Passeover, for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the Priests, and for themselves. 13 Then all the children of Israel which were of the captivity did eat, (even) all they that had separated themselves from the abominations of the people of the land, and sought the Lord 14 And they kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days, rejoicing before the Lord 15 Because he had turned the counsel of the King of the Assyrians towards them to strengthen their hands in the works of the Lord God of Israel. CHAP. VIII. 1 〈◊〉 cometh from Babylonto jerusalem. 10 The copy of the commission given by Artaxerxes. 29 Esdras 〈◊〉 thanks to the Lord. 32 The number of the heads of the people that 〈◊〉 with him. 76 His prayer and confession. 1 ANd after these things when Artaxerxes King of the Persians reigned, Esdras (the son) of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Sarias, (the son) of Ezerias, (the son) of Helcias, (the son) of Salum. 2 (The son) of Sadoc, (the son) of Achitob (the son) of Amarias, (the son) of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ezias, (the son) of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, Memeroth, (the son) of “ Or, Sama. Zaraias, (the son) of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Savias', (the son) of Boccas, (the son) of Abisun, (the son) of Phinees, (the son) of Eleazar, (the son) of Aaron was the high Priest. 3 This Esdras went out of Babylon, and was a scribe well taught in the Law of Moses, given by the Lord God of Israel. 4 Also the King gave him (great) honour, (and) he found grace in his sight in all his requests. 5 With him also there departed some of the children of Israel, and of the Priests and Levites, and of the holy singers, and of the porters, and of the ministers of the Temple unto Jerusalem. 6 In the seventh year of the reign of Artaxerxes, and in the fiftmoneth: this was the seventh year of the King [for they went out of Babylon in the first day of the first month. 7 And came to jerusalem according as the Lord gave them speed in their journey.] 8 For Esdras had got great knowledge, so that he would let nothing pass that was in the Law of the Lord, and in the commandments, and he taught all 〈◊〉 all the ordinances and judgements. 9 So the commission written by King Artaxerxes was given Esdras the Priest and reader of the Law of the Lord: the copy thereof followeth. 10 King Artaxerxes to Esdras the Priest, & reader of the Law of the Lord, Salutation. 11 Forasmuch as consider things with pity, I have commanded that they that will and desire of the nation of the jews, and of the Priests, and Levites, which are in our kingdom, should go with thee unto Israel. 12 Therefore as many as be willing, let them depart together, as it hath seemed good to me and my seven friends the counsellors, 13 That they may visit the things that are in judea, and jerusalem diligently, as it is contained in the Law of the Lord 14 And carry the gifts to the Lord of Israel in je rusalem, which I and my friends have vowed also all the gold and silver, which shall be found in the country of Babylon (appertaining) to the Lord in jerusalem, 15 With that which is given of the people to the Temple of the Lord their GOD, that it might be brought to jerusalem, aswell silver as gold, for bulls, and rams, and lambs, and things thereunto pertaining, 16 That they may offer sacrifices to the Lord upon the altar of the Lord their God, which is in jerusalem. 17 And whatsoever thou and thy brethren will do with the gold or silver, accomplish it according to the will of thy God. 18 And the holy vessels of the Lord, which are given thee for the use of the Temple of thy God, which is in jerusalem, thou shalt set before thy God in jerusalem. 19 And what other things soever thou shalt remember for the use of the Temple of thy God, thou shalt give it out of the Kings trea sure. 20 And I also King Artaxerxes have commanded the treasurers of Syria and Phenice, that whatsoever Esdras, the Priest and reader of the Law of the highest God, shall sand for they should give it him with all speed, even to (the some of) an hundredth talents of silver, 21 And likewise unto an hundredth cores of cor ne, and an hundredth pieces of wine & other things in abundance. 22 Let all things be done to the highest God according to the Law of God with diligence, that wrath come not upon the kingdom of the King and of his sons. 23 Also to you it is commanded, that of none of the Priests or Levites, or holysingers, or porters or ministers of the Temple, or of the workmen of this Temple, no tribute nor tax be taken, nor that any have power to tax them in any thing. 24 Thou also, Esdras, according to the wisdom of God, ordain judges & governors that they may judge in all Syria and Phenice all those which are well instructed in the Law of thy God, and teach those, which are not instructed. 25 And let all these which shall transgress the Law of God and the King, be diligently punished, either with death, or other punishment, either with penalty of money, or banishment. 26 ¶ Then Esdras the scribe said, Blessed be the only Lord God of my fathers, which hath put this in the heart of the King to glorify his House which is in 〈◊〉, 27 And hath honoured me before the King, and the counsellors, and all his friends and governors. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 28 ¶ * Therefore I was encouraged by the help of the Lord my God, and gathered men of Israel to go up with me. 29 These are the guides 〈◊〉 their families & order of dignities, which came up with me out of Babylon in the reign of Artaxerxes the King. 30 Of the sons of Phinees, 〈◊〉, of the sons of Ithamar, Gamael, of the sons of David “ Or, 〈◊〉, Lettus. 31 Of the sons of Sechenias, of the sons of Phares, Zacharias, and with him were counted an hundredth and fifty men. 32 Of the sons of “ Or, Pahath Moab, 〈◊〉. Solomon, Abeliacnias (the son) of Zacharias, and with him two hundredth men. 33 Of the sons of Zathoe, Sechenias (the son) of “ Or, 〈◊〉. jezolus, and with him three hundredth men: of the sons of Adin, “ Or, 〈◊〉, Obeth (son) of jonathas, and with him two hundredth and fifty men. 34 Of the sons of Elam “ Or, 〈◊〉, jesias, (son) of Gotholias, and with him seventy men. 35 Of the sons of Saphatias, Zarias (son) of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Machaél, and with him seventy men. 36 Of the sons of joab “ Or, Obadiah, son of 〈◊〉. Badias (son) of jezelus, and with him two hundredth and twelve men. 37 Of the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉 Esolomith. Banid, Assalimoth (son) of josaphias, and with him an hundredth and threescore men. 38 Of the sons of 〈◊〉, Zacharias (son) of 〈◊〉, and with him twenty and eight men. 39 Of the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉 joha nan son of Eccethan. Astath, johannes (son) of Acatan, & with him an hundredth and ten. 40 Of the sons of Adonicam the last: and these are the names of them, Eliphalat, “ Or, jehel. jeo vel and “ 〈◊〉, Semaias. Maia's, and with them seventy men of the sons of “ Or, Bagois, 〈◊〉, son 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 (son) of Iscacourous, and with him seventy men. 41 ¶ And I gathered them together to the flood called * Theras, and pitched our tents 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉, there three days, and numbered them. 42 But when I had found there none of the Priests nor Levites, 43 I sent to Eleazar, and behold, there came 〈◊〉, and Alnathan, and Samaian, and " Or, Masma, Alnathan. “ Or, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. joribon, and Nathan, Ennatan, Zacharian, and Mosollamon the chief, and best learned. 44 And I bade them to go to Daddeus the captain, which was in the place of the trea fury. 45 With charge to bid Daddeus and his brethren, and the treasurers that were there, to sand to us them, which should offer sacrifice in the House of our Lord 46 And they brought unto us by the mighty hand of our Lord learned men of the sons of Moli, (the son) of Levi, (the son) of Israel, (to wit,) “ Or, Seredia. Cisebebran and his sons, & his brethren being eighteen. 47 And Asebia, and “ Or, Anom, jesaas. Amon, & Osaian his brethren of the sons of “ Or, Canaanien. Canaineus with their sons, twenty persons. 48 And of the ministers of the Temple, which David gave, and those which were rulers over the work of the Levites, (to wit,) ministers of the Temple, two hundredth & twenty, of whom all the names were registered. 49 ¶ And * there I proclaimed a fast for the young Ezr. 8, 〈◊〉. men before the Lord to ask of him a good journey both for us, & for them that were with us, for our children, & for our cattle. 50 For I was ashamed to ask the King footmen, or horsemen, or conduct for save guard against our enemies, 51 Because we had said to the King, that the power of our Lord should be with them that sought him to direct them in all things. 52 Wherefore we prayed our Lord again, according to these things, whom we found favourable. 53 Then I chose from among the chief of the tribes and of the Priests, twelve men, (to wit,) “ Or, Screblat. Esebrias and Assanias, and with them ten of their brethren. 54 And I weighed them the silver and the gold & the holy vessels of the House of our Lord which the King and his counsellors, & (his) princess, and all Israel had given. 55 And I weighed them, six hundredth and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels of an hundredth talents, and an hundredth talents of gold, 56 And twenty golden basins, and twelve vessels of brass, of fine brass shining like gold 57 And I said to them, You are also holy to the Lord, and the vessels are holy, and the gold, and the silver is a vow to the Lord of our fathers. 58 Watch and keep (them) till that you give them to the heads of the families of the Priests, & Levites, and captains of the families of Israel in jerusalem in the chambers of the How see of our God. 59 So the Priests & Levites took the silver and the gold, and the vessels, and carried them to jerusalem to the Temple of the Lord 60 And we departed from the flood Thera, in the twelfth (day) of the first month, and came to jerusalem, according to the mighty power of our Lord with us: and the Lord delivered us from the beginning of our iour neigh from all enemies. So we came to Jerusalem. 61 And three days being passed there, in the fourth day the silver that was weighed, and the gold was delivered in the House of our Lord to “ Or, Marimoth the son of jori of 〈◊〉. Marmoth the Priest the son of jouri, 62 And with him to Eleazar the (son) of Phines: and there were with them, josabad (the son) of jesus, and “ Or, Noedia, 〈◊〉 nes son of Ban nus. Moeth (son) of Sabbanus, Levites: all (was delivered them) by number and weight. 63 And all the weight of them was written that same hour. 64 Afterwards those that were come out of the captivity, offered sacrifices to the Lord God of Israel, (even) twelve bulls for all Israel, rams four score and sixteen, 65 Lambs three score and twelve, twelve goats for salvation, all in sacrifice to the Lord 66 And they presented the commandments of the King to the King's stewards and to the governors of Coelosyria and Phenice who honoured the people, & the Temple of God. Ezra. 9 〈◊〉 67 ¶ * When these things were done, the governors came to me, saying, The people of Israel, the princes and the Priests, and the Levites have not separated (from them) the strange people of the land, 68 Not the pollutions of the Gentiles, (to wit) of the Canaanites, and Chetites, and Pheresites, and jebusites, and Moabites, and Egyptians, and Idumeans. 69 For they have dwelled with their daughters, both they and their sons, and the holy seed is mixed with the strange people of the land, and the governors and rulers have been partakers of this wickedness from the beginning of the thing. 70 And assoon as I had herded these things, I rend my clotheses, and the holy garment, and I pulled the here of mine head, & of my beard and sat me down sorrowful, and very sad. 71 Then also all they that were moved with the word of the Lord God of Israel, came to me while I wept for the iniquity, but I sat very sad till the evening sacrifice. 72 Then I rose from the fast with my clotheses torn and the holy garment, and bowed my knees and stretched forth (mine) hands to the Lord, 73 And said, * O Lord, I am ashamed, and confounded Ezra. 9 6. before thy face. 74 For our sins are increased above our heads, & our ignorances' are lifted up to heaven. 75 Yea, even from the time of our fathers we are in great sin unto this day. 76 For our sins therefore, and our fathers we with our brethren, with our Kings & Priests have been given up to the Kings of the earth to the sword and to captivity, & for a pray with all shame unto this day. 77 And now how great hath thy mercy been ò Lord, that (there) should be left us a root, and name in the place of thy holiness! 78 And that thou shouldest reveal to us a light in the House of the Lord our God, and give us meat in the time of our servitude! 79 For when we were in bondage, we were not left of our God, but he gaveus favour before the Kings of the Persians, that they should give us meat, 80 And that they should honour the Temple of our Lord, and raise up Zion that is desolate, & give us assurance in judea & jerusalem. 81 And now, o Lord, what shall we say, having these things? for we have transgressed thy commandments, which thou hast given by the hands of thy servants the Prophets, saying, 82 * Because the land, which you go to inherit 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. is a land polluted by the pollutions of the strangers of the land, which have filled it with their filthiness, 83 Therefore now you shall not join (their) daughters with your sons, neither give your daughters to their sons, 84 neither shall you desire to have peace with them for ever, that you may be made strong, and eat the good things of the land, and leave ' it for an inheritance to your children for ever. 85 Therefore all that is come to pass, was done for our wicked works, and for our great sins: yet, Lord, thou hast forborn our sins, 86 And hast given us such a root: (but) we again have turned back to transgress thy Law, (and) to mix (us) with the uncleanness of the people of the land. 87 Mightest thou not be angry with us to destroy us, so that thou shouldest neither leave us root nor seed nor name? 88 (But) o Lord of Israel, thou art true: for there is a root left, (even) unto this day. 89 Behold, we are now before thee with our iniquities, neither can we endure before thee for these things. 90 ¶ And * as Esdras prayed and confessed and Ezra. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. wept, and lay upon the ground before the Temple, a very great multitude was gathered unto him out of jerusalem of men and women, & young children: for there was great lamentation among the multitude. 91 Then jechonias the son of “ Or, jeiel, jeel of the sons of Israel, crying out said, O Esdras, we have sinned against the Lord God? we have taken in marriage strange women of the nations of the land. 92 And now all Israel is doubtful: therefore let us make an oath concerning this to the Lord to put a way all our wives, which are strangers, with their children. 93 If it seem good to thee, and to all them that obey the Law of the Lord, rise up (and) put it in execution. 94 For to thee doth it appertain, and we are with thee to make thee strong. 95 Then Esdras arose, (and) made all the chief of the families of the Priests and Levites of all Israel to swear, that they would do thus: and they swore. CHAP. IX. 7 After Esdras had read the law for the strange wives. 18, They promised to put them away. 1 THen * Esdras rose from the court of the Ezra. 10. 6. Temple, (and) went to the chamber of joannan (the son) of Eliasib, 2 And being lodged there, he did eat no bread nor drank water, but mourned for the great iniquities of the multitude. 3 And there was a proclamation in all judea and Jerusalem to all them, that were of the captivity, that they should be gathered to Jerusalem, 4 And that all they which should not meet there within two orthre days, according to the ordinance of the Elders, which bore rule, should have their cattle confiscate to the Temple, and he cast out from among them of the captivity. 5 Then all they which were of the tribe of juda and Benjamin, came together within three days into Jerusalem: this was the ninth month and twentieth (day) of the month. 6 And all the multitude sat in the broad place of the Temple shaking, because of the extreme winter. 7 Then Esdras arose and said to them, You have sinned: for you have married strange wives so that you have augmented the sins of Israel. 8 Now therefore confess and glorify the Lord God of our fathers, 9 And do his will, and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. 10 Then all the multitude cried out and said with a loud voice, We will do so as thou hast said. 11 But because the multitude (is) great, and the time is winter, so that we can not stand without, and the work is not of one day nor of two, seeing that many of us have sinned in this matter, 12 Let the chiefmen of the multitude and all they which have strange wives of our families, tarry: 13 And let the Priests and judges come out of all places at the day appointed, till they have appeased the wrath of the Lord against us for this matter. 14 Then jonathas Asaels' (son,) and “ Or, 〈◊〉 Ezecias (son) of “ Or, thecua. The can were appointed concerning these things, and Mosollam and Sabbateus did help them. 15 And they which were of the captivity, did after all these things. 16 Esdras the Priest also chose him certain men, chief of their families, all by name: and they sat together in the first day of the tenth month to examine this matter. 17 And they made and end of the things pertaining to them that had married strange wives in the first day of the first month. 18 And there were found of the Priests, which had married strange wives, 19 Of the sons of jesus, the (son) of josedec, and of (his) brethren “ Or, 〈◊〉. Mathelas, & Eleazar, and joribus, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. jonadan. 20 Who also gave their hands to cast out their wives, and offered a ram for (their) reconciliation in their purgation. 21 And of the sons of Emmer “ Or, Anani, and zabiah. Ananias, and Zabdeus, and Canes, and Sameius, and Hiereel, and Azarias. 22 And of the sons of Phaisu, Ellionas. Mas " Or, Phashur, Elionai 〈◊〉 jesmael. sias, Esmaelus, and Nathanael, and “ Or, 〈◊〉, and Alasa. Ocidelus, and Talsas. 23 And of the Levites “ 〈◊〉, josabad. Semei. jorabadus, and Semis, and Colius, who was called “ Or, Galias, Pathias, 〈◊〉. Calitas, and Patheus, and Ooudas, and jonas. 24 Of the holy singers, “ 〈◊〉, Eliasib, and Bacur. Eliazurus, Bacchurus. 25 Of the porters, Sallumus, and Tolbants. " Or, 〈◊〉. 26 Of them of Israel, of the sons of Phorus, “ 〈◊〉, Remias. Hiermas, & Eddias, & Melchias, & Maelus and Eleazar, and Asibias, and “ Or, Banadias'. Banaias. 27 Of the sons of “ Or, Elam. Ela, Matthanias, Zacharias, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. Hierielas, and “ Or, 〈◊〉, & Helias. Hieremoth, and Aedias. 28 And of the sons of “ Or, 〈◊〉, Eliadas, Elisib. Zamoth, Eliadas, Elisimus, Othonias, jarimoth, and “ Or, Sabad, and Sardai. Sabatus, and Sardeus. 29 Of the sons of “ Or, Bebe. Bebai, joannes, and Ananias, and “ 〈◊〉, josabat, and Emah. josabad, and Ematheas. 30 Of the sons of “ 〈◊〉, Bani, Olam, Malluch, jedaia, jasub Mani, Olamus, Mamuchus, jedaias, jasubus, jasael, and jeremoth. 31 And of the sons of “ Or, Addin 〈◊〉, Laccun. Banaias. Addi, Naathus, Moo sias, Laccunus, and Naidus, and Mathanias, and * Seschel, and Balnuus, and Manasseas. " 〈◊〉, Bezelel, Balnus. Manasses. 32 And of the sons of Annas, Elionas, and Aseas, and Melchias, and Sabbeus, and Simon a Chosamite. 33 And of the sons of “ Or, Hasam. Asom, Altaneus, and “ Or, Mathmas, Matathias. Mathias, and Bannaias, Eliphalat, and Manasses, and Semei. 34 And of the sons of “ Or, Ban, jeremias, Moadi, Euiram. Maani, jeremias, Momdis, Omairus, Inel, Mamai, and Paclias, and Amos, Carabasion and Euasibus, and 〈◊〉 naius, Elisiasis, Vamus, Eliali, Samis, Selemias, Nathanias, and of the sons of Ozoras, Sesis, Esril, Azailus, Samatas Sambis, josiphus. 35 And of the sons of Ethna, Mazitias, Zabadias, Ethes, Inel, Banaias. 36 All these married strange wives, and put them away with their children. 37 And the Priests and the Levites dwelled in Jerusalem, and in the country, the first day of the seventh month, and the children of Israel in their own houses. 38 ¶ * Then all the multitude assembled together Nehe. 8, 1. with one consent into the broad place before the gate of the Temple toward the East, 39 And spoke to Esdras the Priest, and reader, that he should bring the Law of Moses, which had been given by the Lord God of Israel. 40 Then brought Esdras the chief Priest the Law to all the multitude, both man and woman, and to all the Priests, that they might hear the Law the first day of the seventh month. 41 And he read in the first broad place of the gate of the Temple, from morning to midday, before the men and the women, and all the multitude hearkened to the Law. 42 So Esdras the Priest and reader of the Law, stood upon a pulpit of wood that was prepared. 43 And there stood by him “ Or, 〈◊〉 Mathathias, Sam mus, Ananias, Azarias, Ourias, Ezecias, Balasamus at his right hand, 44 And at his left hand “ Or, 〈◊〉. Phaldaius, and Sail, Melchias, Aothasaphus, Nabarias. 45 Then Esdras took the book of the Law before the multitude [for he sat honourably be fore them all] 46 And they all stood upright when he expounded the Law, and Esdras blessed the Lord the most high God, the most mighty God of hosts. 47 And the whole multitude cried, Amen. 48 Then jesus and “ Or, Band. Anus, and Sarabias, and Adimus, and jacobus, Sabataias, Autanias, Maianias and Calitas, Azarias, & joazabdus, and Ananias, (and) Biat as the Levites lift up their hands, and fallen down on the ground and worshipped the Lord 49 And taught the Law of the Lord, and stood also earnestly upon the reading. 50 Then said “ Or, 〈◊〉. Aththarates to Esdras the chief Priest and reader, and to the Levites, that taught the multitude in all things, This day is holy unto the Lord, and all have wept in hearing of the Law. 51 Go therefore and eat the fat meats, and drink the sweet drinks, and sand presents to them that have not. 52 For this day is holy to the Lord, & be not sorry: for the Lord God will glorify you. 53 So the Levites commanded all these things to the people, saying, This day is holy to the Lord: be not sad. 54 Then they departed all to eat, and drink, and to rejoice, and to give presents to them that had not, and to make good cheer. 55 For they were yet filled with the words where with they were instructed, when they were assembled together. II Esdras. CHAP. I 8 The people is reproved for their unfainthfulnes. 30 God will have another people, if these will not be reform, 1 THe secondboke of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Prophet * Esdras the son of Saraias, the son of Azarias, the son of Helcias, the son of Sadanias, the son of Sadoc, the son of Achitob, 2 The son of Achias the son of Phinees the son of Heli, the son of Amerias, the son of asia, the son of Marimoth, the son ne of Arua, the son of Ozias, the son of Borith, the son of Abisei, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazár, 3 The son of Aaron [of the tribe of Levi] which (Esdras) was prisoner in the land of Medes, in the reign of Attaxerxes King of Persia. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 4 * And the word of the Lord came unto me saying, 5 Go, and show my people their sins, and their children their wickedness, which they have committed against me, that they may tell their children's children. 6 For the sins of their fathers are increased in them, because they have forgotten me, and have offered unto strange gods. 7 Have not I brought them out of the land of Egypt from the house of bondage? but they have provoked me unto wrath, and despised my counsels. 8 Pull thou of them the here of thy head, & cast all evil upon them: for they have not been obedient unto my Law, but they are a rebellious people. 9 How long shall I forbear them, unto whom I have done so much good? 10 * Many Kings have I destroyed for their sakes: Exod. 14. 28. Pharaoh with his servants and all his army have I smitten down. 11 All the nations have I destroyed before them: * I have destroyed the East, the people of Nomb 21. 24, 〈◊〉. 8. 12. the two countries Tyrus and Sidon, and have slain all their enemies. 12 Speak thou therefore unto them, saying, Thus says the Lord, 13 * I have led you thorough the Sea, and have Exod. 14. 29. given you a sure “ Or, strees. Exod. 3. 10. & 4. 14 way, since the beginning: * I gave you Moses for a guide, and Aaron for a Priest, 14 * I gave you light in a pillar of fire, & great Exod. 13. 〈◊〉. wonders have I done among you: yet have you forgotten me, says the Lord 15 Thus says the Almighty Lord, The quails * were a token unto you: I gave you tents Exod. 16. 3. for save guard, wherein you murmured: Psal. 104. 40. 16 And you triumphed not in my Name for the destruction of your enemies, but you yet murmur stil. 17 Where are the benefits, that I have done for you? when you were hungry in the wilderness, * did you not cry unto me? Nom. 14, 3. 18 Saying, Why hast thou brought us into this wilderness to kill us? It had been better for us to have served the Egyptians, then to die in this wilderness. 19 I had pity upon your mournings, and gave wis. 16, 20. you Manna to eat: * so you did eat Augels' food. Nom. 20, 1. 20 * When you were thirsty, did not I cleave Wis. 11, 4. the stone, & waters did flow out to satisfy you? from the heat I covered you with the leaves of the trees, 21 And I gave you fat country is: I cast out the Cananite, the Pheresites, & Philistines before you: * what shall I do more for you, says the Isa, 5, 4. Lord? Exod 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 22 Thus says the almighty Lord, * When you were in the wilderness at the bitter waters, being a thirst, and blaspheming my Name, 23 I gave you not fire for the blasphemies, but cast a tre into the water, and made the river sweet. Exod. 32, 〈◊〉. 24 What shall I do unto thee, o jacob? thou * Judah wouldest not obey: I will turn me to other nations, and unto those will I give my Name, that they may keep my laws. 25 Seeing you have forsaken me, I will also forsake you: when you ask mercy of me, I will not have pity upon you. Isa 1, 15. 26 * When you call upon me, I will not hear you: for you have defiled your hands with blood, and your feet are swift to commit murder, 27 Although you have not forsaken me, but your own selves, says the Lord 28 Thus says the almighty Lord, Have I not prayed you, as a Father his sons, and as a mother her daughters, & as a nurse her young babes, 29 That you would be my people, as I am your God, and that you would be my children, as I am your father? Mat. 23, 37. 30 * I gathered you together as an hen gathereth her chickens under her wings: but now what shall I do you? I will cast you out from my sight. Isa. 1, 13. 31 * When you bring gifts unto me, I will turn my face from you for your solemn feast days your new moons, & your circumcisions have I forsaken. 32 I sent unto you my servants the Prophets, whom you have taken and slain, and torn their bodies in pieces, whose blood I will revenge, says the Lord 33 Thus says the almighty Lord, Your house shallbe desolate: I will cast you out as the wind doth the stubble. 34 Your children shall not have generation: for they have despised my commandment, and done the thing that I hate before me. 35 Your houses will I give unto a people to come, who shall believe me though they hear me not, and they, unto whom I never showed miracle, shall do the things that I command them. 36 Though they seno Prophets, yet shall they hate their iniquities. 37 ¶ I will declare the grace that I will do forth people to come, whose children rejoice in gladness, and though they have not seen me with bodily eyes, yet in heart they believe the things that I say. 38 Now therefore brother, behold what great glory, and see the people that come from the East. 39 Unto whom I will give for leaders Abraham Isaac, jacob, Oseas, Amos, Micheas, joel, Abdias, jonas, 40 Naum, Habacuc, Sophonias, Aggeus, Zacha rias, and Malachias [which is called also the 〈◊〉. 3, 〈◊〉. * messenger of the Lord] CHAP. II The Synagogue sindeth fault with her own children. 18 The Gentiles are called, 1 THus says the Lord, I brought this people out of bondage: I gave them also my commandments by my servants the Prophets, whom they would not hear, but despised my counsels. 2 The mother that bore them, says unto than: Go you away, o children: for I am a widow and forsaken. 3 I brought you up with gladness, but with sorrow we and heaviness have I lost you: for you have sinned against the Lord your God, & done the thing that displeaseth him. 4 But what shall I now do unto you? I am a widow and forsaken: go you, o my children, and ask mercy of the Lord 5 And thee, o father, I call for a witness for the mother of these children, which would not keep my covenant, 6 That thou bring them to confusion, and their motherto a spoil, that their kindred be not continued. 7 Let their names be scattered among the heathen let them be put out of the earth, for they have despised my covenant. 8 Woe unto thee, Assur: for thou hidest the unrighteous in thee: o wicked people, remember 〈◊〉. 19, 24. * what I did unto Sodom and Gomorrha, 9 Whose land is mixed with clouds of pitch & heaps of ashes: so will I do unto them, that hear me not, says the almighty Lord 10 ¶ Thus says the Lord unto Esdras, Tell my people, that I will give them the kingdom of jerusalemm, which I would have given unto Israel. 11 And I will get me glory by them, and give them the everlasting tabernacles, which I had prepared for those. 12 They shall have at will thetre of life, smelling of ointment: they shall neither labour nor be weary. 13 Goy ye, & you shall receive it: pray that the time which is long, may be shortened: the kingdom is already prepared for you: watch. 14 Take heaven and earth to witness: for I have abolished the evil, and created the good: for I live, says the Lord 15 Mother, embrace thy children, and bring them up with gladness: make their feet as fast as a pillar: for I have choose thee, says the Lord 16 And those that be dead, will I raise up from their places, and bring them out of the graves: for I have known my Name in Israel. 17 Fear not, thou mother of the children: for I have choose thee, says the Lord 18 I will sand thee my servants isaiah and jeremy to help thee, by whose counsel I have sanctified and prepared for thee twelve trees laden with divers fruits, 19 And as many fountains, flowing with milk and honey, and seven mighty mountains whereupon there grow roses & lilies, where by I wilfilthy children with joy. 20 Execute justice for the widdo we: judge the cause of the fatherless: give to the poor: defend the fatherless: cloth the naked. 21 heal the wounded, and sick: laugh not a lame man to scorn: defend the crepel, and let the blind come into the light of my clearness. 22 Keep the old and the young that are within thy walls. 23 * Where soeverth ou findest the dead, take Tob. 1, 20. them and bury them, and I will give thee the first place in my resurrection. 24 Abide still, o my people, and rest: for thy quietness shall come. 25 Nourish thy children, o thou good nurse: establish their feet. 26 None of the servants that I have given thee shall perish: for I will seek them from among thy number. 27 Be not weary: for when the day of trouble and 〈◊〉 cometh, other shall weep and be sorrowful, but thou shalt be merry and have abundance. 28 The heathen shall envy thee, and shall do nothing against thee, says the Lord 29 Mine hands shall cover thee, so that thy children shall not see hell. 30 Be joyful, ò thou mother, with thy children for I will deliver thee, says the Lord. 31 Remember thy children that sleep: for I will bring them out of the sides of the earth, & will show mercy unto them: for I am merciful, says the Lord almighty. 32 Embrace thy children, until I come and she we mercy unto them: for my fountains run over, and my grace shall not fail. 33 I Esdras received a charge of the Lord upon the mount Horeb, that I should go unto them of Israel, but when I came to them, they cast me of, and despised the commandment of the Lord 34 And therefore I say unto yond, o you heathen, that hear and understand, Wait for your shepherd, who shall give you everlasting rest for he is near at hand, that shall come in the end of the world. 35 Be ready to the reward of the kingdom: for the everlasting light shall shine upon you for evermore. 36 flee the shadow we of this world: receive the joy of your glory: I testify my Saviour openly. 37 Receive the gift that is given you, and be glad, 〈◊〉 thanks unto him, that hath call led you to the heavenly kingdom. 38 Arise, and stand up, and behold the number of those that are sealed for the feast of the Lord, 39 Which are departed from the shadow of the world, and have received glorious garments of the Lord 40 Take thy number, o Zion, and shut up them that are clothed in white, which have fulfilled the Law of the Lord 41 The number of thy children whom thou longest for, is fulfilled: beseech the power of the Lord, that thy people which have been called from the beginning, may be sanctified 〈◊〉. 7, 〈◊〉. 42 * I Esdras saw upon mount Sion a great people whom I cold not number, and they all praised the Lord with songs. 43 And in the mids of them there was a young man hire in stature then them all, and upon every one of their heads he set crowns, and was higher than the others, which I much marveled at. 44 So I asked the Angel, and said, Who are these, my lord? 45 Who answered, and said unto me, These be they, that have put of the mortal clothing, & have put on the immortal, and have confessed the Name of GOD: now are they crowned, and receive the palms. 46 Then said I unto the Angel, What young man is it, that setteth crowns on them, & giveth them the palms in their hands. 47 And he answered, and said unto me, It is the son of God, whom they have confessed in the world. Then began I greatly to commend them, that had stand so strongly for the Name of the Lord 48 Then the Angel said unto me, Go thy way, and tell my people, what, and how great wone dear of the Lord God thou hast seen. CHAP. III 4 The wondrous works, which God did for the people, are recited 31 Esdras marveleth that God suffereth the Basilius bylonians to have rule over his people, which yet are sin ners also. 1 IN the thirtieth year after the fall of the city, as I was at Babylon, I lay troubled upon my bed, and my thoughts came up to mine heart, 2 Because I saw the desolation of Zion, and the wealth of them that dwelled at Babylon. 3 So my spirit was sore moved, so that I begun ne to speak fearful words to the most High, and said, 4 O Lord, Lord, thou spakest at the beginning when thou alone plantedst the earth, and ga' rest commandment unto the people, 5 * And a body unto Adam, without soul, who Gen. 2, 7, was also the workmanship of thy hands, and hast breathed in him the breath of life, so that he lived before thee, 6 And leddest him into Paradise, which thy right hand had planted, or ever the earth “ Or, went 〈◊〉 ward. brought forth. 7 Even then thou gavest him commandment to love thy way: but he transgressed it, and in mediately thou appointedst death to him and his generation, of whom came nations, tribes, people and kindreds out of number. 8 * And every people walked after their own Gen. 6, 2. will, and did wondered things before thee, & despised thy commandments. Gen. 7, 10. 9 * But at the time appointed thou broghtest the flood upon those that dwelled in the world and destroiedst them, 10 So that by the flood, that came to every one of them, which came by death unto Adam, 11 Yet thou leftest one, (even) * Noe, with his 1. Pet. 3, 20. household, of whom came all righteous men. 12 And when they that dwelled upon the earth, began to multiply, and the number of the children, people and many nations were increased, they began to be more ungodly than the first. 13 Now when they lived wickedly before thee Gen. 12, 1. * thou diddest choose thee a man from among them, whose name was * Abraham. Gen. 17, 5. 14 Whom thou lovedst, and unto whom one lie thou showedst thy will, 15 And madest an everlasting covenant with him promising him that thou wouldest never forsake his seed. 16 * And unto him thou gavest Isaac, * unto Isa Gen. 21, 2. hac also thou gavest: acob and Esau, * and diddest Gen. 25, 25. choose jacob, and cast of Esau, and so jacob 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 1. become a great multitude. 〈◊〉 9, 13. 17 And when thou leddest his seed out of Egypt Exod. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. * thou broghtest them up to mount Sina, deu. 4, 10. 18 And enclinedst the heavens and bowedst down the earth, & diddest move the ground and cause the depths to shake, & diddest astonish the world. 19 And thy glory went thorough four gates of fire, with earth quakes, wind and cold, that thou mightest give the Law unto thee sede of jacob, and that which the generation of Israel should diligently observe. 20 Yet tookest thou not away from them the wicked heart, that thy Law might bring forth fruit in them. 21 For * Adam first having a wicked heart, was Gen. 3, 〈◊〉 overcome and vanquished, and all they that are born of him. 22 Thus remained weakness joined with the law in the hearts of the people, with the wickedness of the root: so that the good departed away, and the evil abode stil. 23 So the times passed away, and the years were 1. Sam 16, 〈◊〉. brought to an end, * till thou diddest raise thee up a servant called David. 24 * Whom thou commandedst to build a city 2. Sam. 5, 〈◊〉. unto thy Name, to call upô thee therein with incense and sacrifice. 25 When this was done many years, the inhabitants forsook thee, 26 Following the ways of Adam and all his generation: for they also had a wicked heart. 27 Therefore thou gavest thy city over into the hands of thy enemies. 28 But do they that devil at Babylon, any better, that they should have the dominion of Zion? 29 For when I came thither, and saw their wicked deeds without number [for this is the thirtieth year that I see many trespacing] I was discouraged. 30 For I saw, how thou suffered'st them that sin, and sparedst the wicked doers, where as thou hast destroyed thy own people, & preserved thy enemies, and thou hast not showed it. 31 I can not perceive how this cometh to pass. Are the deeds of Babylon better than they of Zion? 32 Or is there any other people that knoweth thee besides Israel? or what generation hath so believed thy Testimonies, as jacob? 33 And yet their reward appeareth not, and their labour hath no fruit: for I have go here and there thorough out the heathen, and I see them flourish, and think not upon thy commandments. 34 Weigh thou therefore our wickedness now in the balance, and there's also that devil in the world, and no mention of thee shall be found but in Israel. 35 Or when is it that they that devil on the earth, have not sinned in thy sight? or what people hath so kept thy commandments 36 Thou shalt surely find that Israel by name hath kept thy precepts, but not the heathen. CHAP. four 5 The Angel reproveth Esdras, because he seemed to enter into the profunde judgements of God. 1 ANd the Angel that was sent unto me, whose name was Vriel, answered, 2 And said, Thy heart hath taken to much upon it in this world, and thou thinkest to comprehend the ways of the Highest. 3 Then said I, Yea, my lord. And he answered me, and said, I am sent to show thee three ways, and to set forth three similitudes before thee, 4 Where of if thou canst declare me one, I will show thee also the way, that thou desirest to see, and I will show thee from whence the wicked heart cometh. 5 And I said, Tell on, my lord. Then said he unto me, Go thy way: weigh me the weight of the fire, or measure me the blast of the wound or call me again the day that is past. 6 Then answered I, & said, What man is born that can do that, which thou requirest me, concerning these things? 7 And he said unto me, If I should ask thee how deep dwellings are in the mids of the sea, or how great springs are in the beginning of the depth, or how great springs are in the stretching out of the heaven, or which are the borders of Paradise, 8 Peradventure thou wouldest say unto me, I never went down to the deep 〈◊〉 nor yet to the hell, neither did I ever climb up to heaven. 9 But now have I asked thee but of fire and wind, & of the day, whereby thou hast passed, and from the which things thou canst not be separated, and yet canst thou give me none answer of them. 10 He said moreover unto me, Thy own things, and such as are grown up with thee canst thou not know: 11 How 〈◊〉 thy vessel then be able to comprehend the ways of the Highest, and now outwardly in the corrupt world, to understand the corruption, that is evident in my sight? 12 Then said I unto him, It were better that we were not at all, then that we should live in wickedness, and to suffer, and not to know wherefore. 13 And he answered me, and said, * I came to a judge 9, 〈◊〉. forest in the plain where the trees held a 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. counsel, 14 And said, Come, let us go fight against the sea, that it may give place to us, and that we may make us more woods, 15 Like wise the floods of the sea took counsel and said, Come, let us go up and fight against the trees of the wood, that we may get another country for us. 16 But the purpose of the wood was vain: for the fire came and consumed it. 17 Likewise also the purpose of the floods of the sea: for the sand stood up and stopped them. 18 If thou were judge between these two, who me wouldest thou justify, or whom wouldest thou condemn? 19 I answered and said, Verily it is a foolish purpose, that they both have devised: for the ground is appointed for the wood, and the sea hath his place to be are his floods. 20 Then answered he me, and said, Thou hast given a right judgement: but why judgest thou not thyself also? 21 For like as the ground is appointed for the wood, and the sea for his floods, so * they that Isa, 55. 8. john. 〈◊〉, 32. devil upon earth, can understand nothing, 1. 〈◊〉. 2, 〈◊〉. but that which is upon earth: and they that are in the heavens, the things that are 〈◊〉 the height of the heavens. 22 Then answered I, and said, I beseech thee, o Lord, let understanding be given me. 23 For I did not purpose to inquire of thy high things, but of such as we daily meddle with all, (namely) wherefore Israel is made a reproach to the heathen, and for what cause the people, whom thou hast loved, is given over to wicked nations, and why the Law of our fathers is abolished, and the written ceremonies are come to none effect. 24 Why we are tossed to and fro through the world as the greshoppes, and our life is a very fear, and we are not thought worthy to obtain mercy. 25 But what will 〈◊〉 do to his Name, which is called upon 〈◊〉 us? Of these things have I asked the question. 26 Then answered he me, and said, The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt maruelt for the world hasteth fast to pass away. 27 And can not comprehend the things, that are promised to the righteous in time to come: for this world is full of unrighteousness and weakness. 28 But to declare thee the things whereof thou askest, the evil is sown, but the destruction thereof is not yet come. 29 If the evil now that is sour, be not turned up side down, and if the place where the evil is so wen, pass not away, then can not the thing come, that is sown with good. 30 For the corn of evil seed hath been sown in the heart of Adam from the beginning, and how much ungodliness hath he brought up unto this time? and how much shall he bring forth until the harvest come? 31 Pondre with thyself, how much fruit of wickedness the corn of evil seed bringeth forth. 32 And when the stalks shallbe cut down, which are without number, how great an harvest must be prepared. 33 Then I answered, and said, How, and when shall these things come to pass? where sore are our years few and evil? 34 And he answered me, saying, Haste not to be above the most High: for thou 〈◊〉 in vain to be above him, though thou endeavour never so much. 35 Did not the souls also of the righteous ask question of these things in their chambers, saying, How long shall I thus hope? and when cometh the fruit of my barn and our wages? 36 And upon this jeremiel the Archangel answered, and said, When the number of the sedes is 〈◊〉 in you: for he hath weighed the world in the balance. 37 The measure of the times is measured: the ages are counted by number, and they shall not be moved or shaken, till the measure thereof be fulfilled. 38 Then answered I, and said, O Lord, Lord, we are all even full of sin. 39 And for our sake peradventure the harvest of the righteous is not fulfilled, because of the sin of them that dwell upon earth. 40 So he answered me, and said, Go, and ask a woman with child, when she hath fulfilled her nine months, if her womb may keep the birth any longer within her. 41 Then said I, Not, Lord, she can not. And he said unto me, In the grave the places of 〈◊〉 are like the womb. 42 For as she that is with child, 〈◊〉 to escape the necessity of the 〈◊〉, so do these places hast to deliver those things that are committed unto them. 43 That which thou desirest to see, shallbe show 〈◊〉 thee from the beginning. 44 Then answered I, and said, If I have found grace in thy sight, and if 〈◊〉 be possible, and if I be meet therefore. 45 She we me whether there be more to come then is past, or more things past, then are to come. 46 What is past, I know, but what is to come, I know not. 47 And he said unto me, Stand on the right side, and I will expound thee this by example. 48 So I stood, and behold, a hot burning oven passed before me: and when the 〈◊〉 was go by, I looked, and behold, the smoke had the upper hand. 49 After this there passed before me a watery cloud, and sent down much 〈◊〉 with a storm: and when the stormy rain was past, the drops came after. 50 Then said he unto me, Consider with tly self, as the rain is more than the 〈◊〉 and as fire 〈◊〉 the smoke, so the portion that is past, hath the upper hand, and the drops and the smoke were much. 51 Then I prayed, and said, May I live, thinkest thou until that time? or what shall come to pass in those days? 52 He answered me, and said, Of the tokens whereof thou ask est me, I can tell thee a part: but I am not sent to show thee of thy life: for I do not know it. CHAP. V. 1 In the latter times truth shallbe 〈◊〉. 6 Unrighteousness and all wickedness shall reign in the world. 〈◊〉 Israel is rejected, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. 35 God do th' all 〈◊〉 in season. 1 Nevertheless concerning the tokens, behold, the times shall come, that they which devil upon earth, shallbe taken in a great 〈◊〉, and the way of the truth shallbe hide and the land shallbe barren from faith. 2 And * iniquity shallbe increased more than Matt. 24, 12. thou hast seen now, or hast herded in time past 3 And it shall come to pass, that one shall set in fore, and thou shalt see the land desolate, which now reigneth. 4 Yea, if God grant thee to live, thou shalt see after the third 〈◊〉, that the sun shall suddenly shine again in the night, and the moon three times a day. 5 Blood shall drop out of the wood, and the stone shall give his voice, and the people shallbe moved. 6 And he shall rule, of whom they hope not that devil upon earth, and the fowls shall change place. 7 And the sea of Sodom shall cast out fish, and make a noise in the night, which many shall not know, but they shall all hear the voice thereof. 8 There shallbe a confusion in many places, and the fire shall often break forth, and the wild beasts shall change their places, and menstruous women shall bear monsters. 9 And salt waters shallbe found in the sweet, and all friends shall fight one against another: then shall wit hide itself, and understanding depart into his secret chamber. 10 It shallbe sought of many, and yet not be found: then shall unrighteousness and voluptuousness have the upper hand upon earth. 11 One land also shall ask another, and say, Is righteous justice go thorough thee? And it shall say, No. 12 At the same time shall men hope, but not obtain; they shall labour, but their enterprises shall not prospero. 13 To show thee such tokens I have leave, and if thou will't pray again and weep as now, and fast seven days, thou shalt hear yet greater things than these. 14 ¶ Then I awaked, and a fearfulness went thorough all my body, and my mind was feeble and fainted. 15 But the Angel that was come to talk with me, held me, comforted me, and set me up upon my feet. 16 And in the second night, Salathiel the captain of the people came unto me, saying, Where hast thou been? and why is thy countenance so heavy? 17 Knowest thou not that Israel is committed unto thee in the land of their captivity? 18 Up then and eat, and forsake us not, as the shepherd that leaveth his flock in the hands of the cruel wolves. 19 Then said I unto him, Go thy ways from me, and come not near me: and when he herded it, he went from me. 20 And I fasted seven days, morning and weeping, as Vriél the Angel had commanded me. 21 And after seven days the thoughts of mine heart were very grievous unto me again. 22 And I had a desire to reason again, and I began to talk with the most High again. 23 And said, O Lord, Lord: of every forest of the earth, and of all the trees thereof thou hast choose thee one only vinyeard. 24 And of all lands of the world thou hast chosen thee one pit, and of all the flowers of the (ground) thou hast choose thee one lily. 25 And of all the depths of the sea thou hast filled thee one river, and of all builded cities thou hast 〈◊〉 Zion unto thyself. 26 And of all the fowls that are created, thou hast named thee one dove, and of all the cattle that are made, thou haste appointed thee one sheep. 27 And among all the multitude of people thou hast got thee one people, and unto this people whom thou lovedst, thou gavest a Law, that is proved of all. 28 And now, o Lord, why hast thou given this one (people) one unto many? and upon one root thou hast set others, and hast scattered thy only (people) among many. 29 They tread them down, which have withstand thy promises, and believe not thy testimonies. 30 And if thou diddest so much hate thy people, they should have been punished with thy own hands. 31 ¶ Now when I had speaken these words, the Angel that came to me the night afore, was sent unto me. 32 And said unto me, Hear me, and I will teach thee, and harken that I may instruct thee further. 33 And I said, Speak on, my Lord Then said he unto me, Thou art sore vexed and troubled for Israéls' sake. Lovest thou them better, than he doth that made them? 34 And I said, Not, Lord: but of very sorrow have I spoken: for my rains pain me every hour, while I labour to comprehend the way of the most High, and to seek out part of his judgement. 35 And he said unto me, Thou canst not, And I said, Wherefore, LORD, wherefore was I born? or why was not my mother's womb then my grave? so had 〈◊〉 not seen the trouble of jacob, and the grief of the stock of Israel. 36 And he said untome, Number unto me the things that are not yet come, or gather me the drops, that are scattered, or make me the withered flowers green again. 37 Open me the places that are closed, and bring me forth the winds, that are shut up therein: show me the image of a voice, and then will I declare thee the thing, that thou askest and laborest to know. 38 And I said, O Lord, Lord, who can know these things, but he that hath not his dwelling with men? 39 But I that am ignorant, how can I speak these things, whereof thou askest me? 40 Then said he unto me, Like as thou canst do none of these things, that I have spoken of, so canst thou not find out my judgement, nor the lest benefit, that I have promised unto my people. 41 Then I said, Behold, o Lord, the last things are present unto thee, and what shall they do that have been before me, or we that be now, or they that shall come after us? 42 And he said unto me, I will compare my judgement unto a ring: as there is no slackness of the last, so is there no swiftness of the first. 43 Then I answered, & said, Coldest thou not make at once those that have been, those that are now, and 〈◊〉 that shall come, that thou mightest show thy judgement the sooner? 44 Then answered he me, The creature, said he, can not prevent the Creator, neither can the world hold them at once, that shall be created therein. 45 And I said, As thou hast taught thy servant that thou, which givest strength (to all,) hast given life at once to all the work created by thee, & hast sustained it, so might it now also contain all men at once. 46 And he said unto me, Ask the womb of a woman, and say unto her, Why must thou have time before thou bringest forth? require her to bring forth ten at once. 47 And I said, Surely she can not, but by distance of time. 48 Then said he unto me, So have I divided the number of the earth by times when seed is sown upon it. 49 For as a young child begetteth not that that belongeth to the aged, so have I ordained the time which I have created. 50 ¶ I asked again, and said, Seeing thou hast now showed me the way, I will proceed to speak before thee: for our mother, whom thou hast told me is young, draweth she near unto age? 51 He answered me, and said. Ask a woman that travaileth, and she will tell thee. 52 Say unto her, Wherefore are not they [who me thou hast now brought forth] like those that were before thee, but less of stature? 53 And she shall answer thee, Some were born in the flower of youth, others were born in the time of age, when the womb failed. 54 Consider now thyself, how that you are less of stature, than those that were before you, 55 And so are they that come after you, less than you, as the creatures which now begin to be old, and have passed over the strength of youth. 56 Then said I, Lord, I beseech thee, if I have found favour in thy sight, show thy servant by whom dost thou govern thy workmanship? CHAP. VI God hath foreseen all things in his secret counsel, and is author thereof, and hath created them for his children. 25 The 〈◊〉 of the age to come. 1 ANd he said unto me, In the beginning when the round world was made, and before the borders of the world were set, and before the winds blue one against an other: 2 Before the noise of thunders sounded, before the bright lightning did shine forth, before the foundations of Paradise were laid: 3 Before the flowers did appear, before the movable powers were established, before the innumerable army of Angels were gathered: 4 Before the heights of the air were lifted up before the measures of the heavens were, before the chimneys in Zion were hot 5 Before the present years were sought out, and before the affections of them that now sin, were turned away, & they that have laid up the treasure of faith, were sealed. 6 Then did I purpose these things, and they were made by me alone, and by none other: by me also they shallbe ended, and by none other. 7 Then answered I, and said, What shallbe the division of times? or when shallbe the end of the first, and the beginning of it that followeth? 8 And he said unto me, From Abraham unto Isaac, when jacob and 〈◊〉 were born of Gen. 25. 26. him, * lacobs hand held first the heel of Esau. 9 For Esau is the end of this world, and jacob is the beginning of it that followeth. 10 The hand of man is bet wixt the heel and the hand. Other thing, Esdras, ask thou not. 11 ¶ I answered them, and said, O Lord, Lord, if I have found favour in thy sight, 12 I beseech thee, make an end to show thy servant thy tokens, whereof thou showest me part the last night. 13 So he answered me, and said, Stand up upon thy feet, and hear a mighty sounding voice. 14 There shall come as an earth quake, but the place where thou standest, shall not be moved 15 And therefore when he speaketh, be not afraid: for of the end shall be the word, and of the foundation of the earth shall it be under stand. 16 Therefore while one speaketh of them, it trembleth and is moved: for it knoweth, that it must be changed at the end. 17 And when I had herded it, I stood up upon my feet, and harkened, and behold, there was a voice that spoke, and the sound of it was like the sound of many waters: 18 And it said, Behold, the days come, that I will come and in choir of them that dwell upon the earth, 19 And when I begin to inquire of them who by their unrighteousness have hurt others, and when the affliction of Zion shall be fulfilled, 20 And the world, that shall vanish away, shallbe sealed, then will I show these signs: the books shallbe opened before the heaven, & they shall see all it together. 21 And the children of a year old shall speak with their voices: the women with child shall bring forth untimely children of three or four months old, and they shall live that are raised up. 22 Then suddenly shall the sown places appear as the unsowne, and the sul store houses shall suddenly be found empty. 23 And the trumpet shall sound, and all they that hear it, shallbe suddenly afraid. 24 At that time shall friends fight with friends, as with enemies, and the earth shall fear with them: the springs of the wells shall stand still, and in three hours they shall not run. 25 Whosoever remains from all these things that I have told thee, shall be saved and see my salvation, & the end of your world. 26 And the men that are received, shalse it: they that have not tasted death from their birth, and the heart of the inhabitants shall be changed, and turned to another meaning. 27 For evil shallbe put out, and deceit shall be quenched, 28 But faith shall flourish: corruption shallbe overcome, and the truth which hath been so long without fruit, shall come forth. 29 ¶ And when he talked with me, behold, I looked a little upon him before whom I stood 30 And these words said he unto me, I am come to she we thee the time of the night to come. 31 If thou will't pray again, and fast seven days more, I will tell thee more things, and greater than these, which I have herded in the day. 32 For thy voice is herded before the Highest: surely the mighty hath seen thy righteous dealing: he hath seen also thy chastity, which thou hast kept since thy youth. 33 Therefore hath he sent me to show thee all these things, and to say unto thee, Be of good comfort, and fear not, 34 And haste not in the vain consideration of the first times, nor make haste to the latter times. 35 And after this I wept again and fasted seven days in like manner, that I might fulfil the three weeks, which he had appointed me. 36 And in the eight night was mine heart vexed within me again, and I began to speak before the most High. 37 For my spirit was greatly set on fire, & my soul was in distress, 38 And I said, o Lord, thou speakest expressly in the first creation [even the first day] and common didst * that the heaven and the earth 〈◊〉 1, 1. should be made, and the work followed thy word. 39 And then was there the spirit, and the darkness was on every side with silence: there was no man's voice as yet created of thee. 40 Then commandedst thou a bright light to come forth out of thy treasures, that it might give light to thy work. 41 Upon the second day thou createdst the heavenly air, and commandedst it, that, going between, it should make a division between the waters, that the one part might remain above, and the other beneath. 42 Upon the third day thou commandedst, that the waters should be gathered together in the seventh part of the earth: six parts diddest thou dry, and kept them to the intent that of these there should be that should serve thee, being sown of God and tilled. 43 assoon as thy word went forth, the work was in continently made. 44 For immediately great and innumerable fault did spring up, and many diverse pleasures for the taste, and flowers of unchangeable colour, and odours of a most wondersul smell and these things were created the third day 45 * Upon the fourth daythou createdst the 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉, light of the sun, and of the moon, and the order of the starts, 46 And gavest them a charge, to do * service Gen. 1, 14. & 〈◊〉. deut. 4, 19 even unto man that was for to be made. 47 And upon the fift day thou saidst unto the Gen. 1, 20. seventh part * where the waters were gathe read, that it should bring forth beasts, (as) fowls and fish: and it was so. 48 For the dumb waters, and without life brought forth living things at the commandment of God that the nations might praise thy wondrous works. 49 Then diddest thou prepare two living things the one thou called'st “ Or, 〈◊〉; Behemoth, & the other thou called'st Leviathan, 50 And diddest separate the one from the other for the seventh part, where the water was gathered, cold not hold them. 51 Unto Behemoth thou gavest one part, which was dried up the third day, that he should devil in the same part, wherein are a thousand hills. 52 But unto Leviathan thou gavest the seventh part, that is wet, and hast prepared him to devour what thou will't, and when thou will 53 Upon the sixt day thou gavest commandment unto the earth, that before thee it should bring forth beasts, cattle and creeping things. 54 And besides this Adam, whom thou madest lord over all the works which thou hast created, of him come we all, and the people also, whom thou hast choose. 55 All this have I spoken before thee, o Lord, because thou hast created the world for our sakes. 56 As for the other people, which also come of Adam, thou hast declared them that they are nothing before thee, but be like unto spittle, and hast compared their riches unto a drop that falls from a vessel. 57 And now, o Lord, behold these heathen which have been reputed as nothing, have begun to be lords over us, and to devour us. 58 And we thy people [whom thou hast called the first born, the only begotten, and thy fervent lover] are given into their hands, 59 If the world then be created for our sakes why have we not the inheritance thereof in possession? or how long shall we suffer these things? CHAP. VII. 5 Without tribulation none can come to felicity. 1: God advertiseth all in time. 28 The coming and death of Christ 32 The resurrection and last judgement. 43 After the which all corruption shall cease, 48 All fell in Adam. 59 The true life. 62 The mercies and goodness of God. 1 ANd when I had made an end of these words, there was sent unto me an Angel, which had been sent down to me the nights afore. 2 And he said unto me, up, Esdras, and hear the words that I am come to tell thee. 3 And I said, Speak on my God. Then said he unto me, The sea is set in a wide place, that it might be deep and great, 4 But presuppose that the entrance thereof were narrow, and like the rivers, 5 Who cold go into the sea to look upon it, and to rule it? If he went not thorough the narrow, how cold he come into the broad? 6 There is also another thing: a city is builded and set upon a broad field, and is full of all good things: 7 The entrance thereof is narrow and in a dangerous place to fall, that there is fire at the right hand, & a deep water at the left, 8 And there is but one path betwixt them, even between the fire and the water, so that there cold but one man go there. 9 If this city were given unto a man for an in heritance, if he never went thorough the peril before it, how cold he receaue his inheritance? 10 And I said, It is so, Lord. Then said he, So is the portion of Israel. 11 Surely for their sakes have I made the world: and when Adam transgressed my statutes then came this thing to pass. 12 Then were the entrances of the world made norowe, full of sorrow & travail: they are but few and evil, and full of perils, and very peineful. 13 For the entrances of the fore world were wide and sure, and brought immortal fruit. 14 If than they that are 〈◊〉, labour not to enter by these straight and brittle things, they can not attain to those things that are hide. 15 Why then disquietest thou thyself, seeing thou art corruptible? and why art thou moved, seeing thou art mortal? 16 And why hast thou not considered in thy mind the things to come, rather than them that are present? 17 Then said I, O Lord, Lord, * seeing thou hast 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 3. ordained in thy Law, that the righteous should in herite these things, and that the ungodly should perish, 18 Should the righteous suffer straightness in hoping for large things? yet they that have lived ungodly and suffered straightness, shall not see the large things. 19 Then he said unto me, There is no judge more just than God, and there is none more wise than the most High. 20 For many perish in this life, because they despise the Law of God that is appointed. 21 For God hath diligently admonished such as came, so often as they came, what they should do to have life, and what they should observe, to avoid punishment. 22 Nevertheless, they were not obedient unto him, but spoke against him, and imagined 〈◊〉 things, 23 And deceived themselves by their wicked deeds, and denied the power of the most High, and regarded not his ways. 24 But they despised his Law, and refused his promises they have unfaithfully broken his ordinances, and have not performed his works. 25 And therefore, Esdras, unto the empty are empty things, and to the full full things. 26 Behold, the time shall come, that these 〈◊〉 which I have told thee, shall come to pass, and the bride shall appear, and she shall come forth, and beseen that now is under the earth. 27 And whosoever shall escape these evils, he shall see my wonders. 28 For my son jesus shall appear with those that be with him, and they that remain, shall rejoice with in four hundredth years. 29 After these same years shall my son Christ die, and all men that have life. 30 And the world shallbe turned into the old silence for seven days, as in the fore judgements, so that no man shall remain. 31 But after seven days, the world that is yet a sleep, shallbe raised up: and that shall die, that is corrupt. 32 Then the earth shall restore those, that have slept in her, and so shall the dust those that devil therein in silence, and the secret places shall deliver the souls that were committed unto them. 33 And the most High shall appear upon the seat of judgement, and miseries shalv anish a way and long suffering shall have an end. 34 justice only shall continued: the truth shall remain, and faith shall be strong. 35 The work shall follow, and the reward shallbe showed: the good deeds shallbe of for ce, and unrighteousness shall bear no more rule. 36 Then said I, * Abraham prayed first for the Gen. 18. 21. Exod. 32. 3. So domites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness, 37 And they that came after him, for Israel in the time of Achaz, and Samuel. 38 And * David for the destruction, * and Solomon 2. Sam. 24. 17. 2. Chro. 6. 14. for them that came into the Sanctuary. 39 * And Elias forthose that received rain, 1. King. 17. 21. & 180 25. and for the dead that he might live, 2. King. 19 15., 40 And Ezechias for the people in the time of Sennacherib, and diverse others for many. 41 Even so now, seeing vice is increased, and wickedness abundeth, & the righteous have prayed for the ungodly, wherefore shall not the same effect follow also now? 42 Then he answered me, and said, This present life is not the end: often times honour is retained in it therefore have they prayed for the weak. 43 But the day of judgement shall be the end of this world, and the beginning of the in mortality to come, wherein all corruption shall cease. 44 intemperancy shall pass away: in fidelity shallbe cut of righteousness shall grow up, & the variety shall spring up. 45 Then shall no man be able to save him that is destroyed, nor oppress him that hath got the victory. 46 I answered then, and said, This is my first & last saying, that it had been better not to have given the earth unto Adam, or when it was given him, to have kept him that he should not have sinned. 47 For what profit is it for men in this present life to be in heaviness, and after death to fear punishment? 48 O Adam, what hast thou done? * for in that Rom. 5. 18. that thou hast sinned, thou art not fallen alone, but the fall also redundeth unto us that come of thee. 49 For what profit is it unto us, if there be pro missed an immortal life, when we do the works that bring death? 50 And that an everlasting hope should be pro missed us, seeing that we bitide ourselves to deadly vanitit? 51 And that there should be appointed us dwell lings of health and safety, if we have lived wickedly? 52 And that the glory of the most High should be kept to defend them which have led a patient life, if we have walked in the wicked ways? 53 And that an eternal Paradise should be showed, whose fruit remains incorruptible, whereinis safety and healt, if we will not enter into it? 54 [For we have been conversant in unpleasant places] 55 And that the faces of them, which have abstained, should shine more than stars, if our faces be blacker than darkness? 56 For while we lived, we did not remember when we did unrighteously, that we should surfer after death. 57 Then answered he me, and said, This is the manner of the battle, which man, that is born in the earth, shall fight, 58 that if he be overcome, he should suffer as thou hast said: but if he get the victory, he should receive the thing that I said. 59 For this is the life, whereof Moses spoke unto the people, while he lived, saying, * Deut. 30. 19 Choose thee life that thou mayst live. 60 Nevertheless, they believed him not, neither the Prophets after him, nor me also which have said unto them, 61 That heaviness should not so be to their destruction, as joy should come unto them, to whom salvation is persuaded. 62 I answered then and said, I know, Lord, that the most High is called merciful, in that he hath mercy upon them, which are not yet come to that world, 63 And that he hath pity on those that walk in his Law, 64 And that * he is patient: for he long suffereth Rom. 2. 4. those that have sinned as his creatures, 65 And that he is liberal: for he will give asmuch as needeth, 66 And that he is of great mercy: for he over cometh in mercy those that are present, and that are past, and them which are to come. 67 For if he were not abundant in his mercies, the world cold not continued not they that have the possession thereof. 68 He pardoneth also for if he gave not of his goodness that they, which have done evil, might be relieved from their wickedness, the ten thousand part of men should not remain alive. 69 And if he, being judge, forgave not those that be healed with his word, and took away the multitude of sins. 70 There should peradventure be very few left in an unnumerable multitude. CHAP. VIII. 1 The number of the godly is small. 6 The works of God are excellent. 〈◊〉 Esdras prayerfor him and for his people. 39 The promise of 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. 55 The destruction of the 〈◊〉. 1 ANd he answered me, saying, The most High made this world for many, but the world to come for few. 2 I will tell thee a similitude, oh Esdras As when thou askest the earth, it shall say unto thee, that it gineth much earthly matter to make pots, but little dust that gold cometh of, so is it with the work of this world. 3 * There be many created, but few shallbe Mar. 20, 〈◊〉. saved. 4 Then answered I and said, Then swallow up the wit, ö my soul, and devour understanding. 5 For thou hast promised to hear, and thou will't prophecy: for thou hast no longer space, but the life given thee. 6 O Lord, if 〈◊〉 suffer not thy servant, that we may entreat thee, that thou mayst give seed unto our heart, & prepare our understanding, that there may come fruit of it, whereby every one which is corrupt, may live, who can set himself for man? 7 For thou art alone, & we all are one work man 〈◊〉 of thy hands, as thou hast said. 8 For when the body is fashioned now in the womb, and thou 〈◊〉 given it members, thy creatures is preserved by fire and 〈◊〉, and the work created by thee, doth suffer nine months the creature, which is fashioned in it. 9 But the thing that containeth, & that which is contained, shall both be preserved, & when time is come, the womb, being preserved, delivereth the things that grew in it. 10 For thou hast common 〈◊〉 the members, even 〈◊〉 breasts, to give milk unto the fruit appointed to the 〈◊〉, 11 That the thing, which is created may be nourished for a time, 〈◊〉 thou disposest it to thy mercy. 12 Thou bringest it up with thy righteousness, nurturest it in thy Law, and reformest it with thy judgement. 13 Thou slayest it as thy creature, and givest it life as thy work. 14 Seeing then that thou destroyest him, which with so great labours is fashioned, it is an easy thing to appoint by thy commandment that the thing also which is made, might be preserved. 15 Now therefore, o Lord, I wilspeake [as touching men in general thou shalt rather provide] but concerning thy people, for whose sake I am sorry, 16 And for thy inheritance for whose cause I mourn: for Israel, for whom I am woeful, and for jacob, for whose sake I am grieved. 17 For them will I pray before thee, aswell for myself, as for them: for I see our faults that dwelled in the land. 18 ¶ But I have herded the sudden coming of the judge, which is to come. 19 Therefore hear my voice, and understand my words, which I will speak before thee. The beginning of the words of Esdras, before he was taken up. 20 O Lord, that livest for ever, which beholdest from above that which is above, and in the air, 21 Whose throne is inestimable, and his glory incomprehensible, before whom the host of the Angels stand with trembling, 22 Whose keeping is turned in wind and fire, whose word is true, and sayings stead fast, whose commandment is strong, and government terrible, 23 Whose look drieth up the depths, & wrath maketh the mountains to melt away as the thing beareth witness. 24 Hear the prayer of thy servant, and receive into thy ears the petition of thy creature. 25 For while I live, I will speak, and so long as I have understanding, I will answer. 26 Look not upon the sins of thy people, rather than thy faithful servants. 27 Have not respect unto the wicked deeds of men, rather than to them that have thy testimonies in afflictions. 28 Think not upon those that have walked feignedly before thee, but remember them that revetence thy wil 29 Let it not be thy will to destroy them, which have lived like beasts, but look upon them that have clearly taught thy Law. 30 Take not displeasure with them, which appear worse than beasts, but love them, that always put their trust in thy righteousness and glory. 31 For we and our fathers have all the same sickness: but because of us that are sinners, thou shalt be called merciful. 32 If therefore thou will't have mercy upon us, thou shalt be called merciful towards us which have no works of righteousness. 33 For the righteous, which have laid up many good works, let them receive the reward of their own dedes. 34 But what is man, that thou shouldest take displeasure at him? or what is this mortal generation, that thou shouldest be so grieved towards it? 35 * For verily there is no man among them that 1. King 8, 46. be born, but he hath done wickedly, nor 2. chro. 6, 〈◊〉. any that doth confess thee, which hath not done amiss. 36 For in this, o Lord, thy righteousness & thy goodness shallbe praised, if thou be merciful unto them, which 〈◊〉 not the substance of good works. 37 ¶ Then answered he me, & said, Some things hast thou spoken a right, and according untó thy words it shallbe. 38 For I will not verily consider the works of them, before the death, before the judgement before destruction: 39 But * I will rejoice in the ways of the righteous, 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. and I will remember the pilgrimage, the salvation and the reward that they shall have. 40 Like as I have spoken now, so shall it come to pass. 41 For as the husband man soweth much side upon the ground, & planteth many trees, & yet always the thing that is sown, cometh not up in time, neither yet doth all that is planted, take root: so neither shall they all that are brought into the world, be saved. 42 I answered then & said, If I have found grace, let me speak. 43 Like as the husband man's seed perisheth, if it come not up, and receive not rain in due season, or if it be destroyed with to much rain, 44 So perisheth man, which is created with thy hands, & thou art called his pattern, because he is created to thy image, for whose sake thou hast, made all things, and lickened him unto the housbandmans' seed. 45 Be not wroth with us, o Lord, but spare thy people & have mercy upon thy inheritancet for thou will't be merciful unto thy creature. 46 Then answered he me, and said, The things present are for the present, and the things to come for such as be to come. 47 For thou art far of that thou shouldest love my creature above me: but I have often times drawn near unto thee and unto it, but never to the un righteous. 48 In this also thou art marvelous before the Highest, 49 In that thou hast humbled thyself, as it be cometh thee, and hast not judged thyself worthy to boast thyself greatly among the righteous. 50 For many miseries and calamities remain for them that shall live in the latter time, because they shall walk in great pride- 51 But learn thou for 〈◊〉 self, & seek out the glory for such as be like thee. 52 For unto you is paradise opened: the 〈◊〉 of life is planted: the time to come is prepared, plenteeousness made ready: the city is builded and rest is prepared, perfit goodness and absolute wisdom. 53 The root of evil is sealed up from you: the weakness & moth is destroyed from you, & into hell slayeth corruption to be forgotten. 54 Sorrows are vanished away, and in the end is sheped the treasure of immortality. 55 Therefore ask thou no more questions con cerning the multitude of them that perish. 56 For when they had liberty, they despised the most High: they contemned his Law and for soak his ways. 57 Moreover, they have trodend down his righteous, 58 * Saying in their heart, that there was no Psal. 14, 1. & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. God, though they knew that they should die 59 For as the thing that I have spoken of, is made ready for you: so is thirst & pain prepared for them: for God would not that man should perish: 60 But they, after that they were created, have defilled the Name of him that made them, & are unthankful unto him, which prepared life for them. 61 Therefore my judgement is now at hand. 62 These things have I not showed unto all men but unto thee, and to a few like thee: then I answered, and said, 63 Behold now, o Lord: thou hast showed me the many wonders, which thou art determined to do in the last time, but in what time, thou hast not showed me. CHAP. IX. 5 All things in this world have a beginning and an end. 10 Tormenrs for the wicked 〈◊〉 this life. 15 The number of the 〈◊〉 is more than of the good. 29 The jews in gratitude: 36 Therefore 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 38 The vision of a woman 〈◊〉. 1 HE answered me then, and said, Measure the time with itself, and when thou seest that one part 〈◊〉 the tokens come to pass, which I have told thee before, 2 Then shalt thou understand, that it is the time wherein the most High will begin to visit the world which he made. 3 Therefore when there shallbe seen an * earthquake 〈◊〉, 24, 7. in the world, and an uproar of the people, 4 Then shalt thou understand that the most High spoke of those things, from the days that were before thee, even from the beginning. 5 For as all that is made in the world, hath a 〈◊〉 and an end, and the end is manifest, 6 So the times also of the most High have plain beginnings in wonders and signs, & end in effect and miracles. 7 〈◊〉 every one that shall escape safe, and shall be delivered by his works, and by the faith wherein you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 8 Shallbe preserved from the said perils & shall see my salvation in my land, and within my borders for I have kept me holy from the world. 9 Then shall they have pity of themselves, which now have abused my ways: and they that have cast them out despitefully, shall devil in pains. 10 For such as in their life have received benefits, and have not known me, 11 But have abhorred my Law, while they were yet in liberty, and when they had yet leisure of amendment, and would not understand but despised it, 12 They must be taught it after death by pain. 13 And therefore be thou no more careful, to know how the 〈◊〉 shallbe punished, but in choir how the righteous shallbe saved, and whose the world is, and for whom it is, and when. 14 Then answered I, and said, 15 I have afore said that which I say now and will speak it hereafter, that there be many more of them which perish, then of them that shallbe * saved, Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 16 As the flood is greater than a drop. Mat. 20. 16. 17 And he answered me, saying, As the field is, so is also the seed: as the flowers be, so are the colours also such as the workman is, such is the work: and as the husband man is, so is his husbandry: for it was the time of the world. 18 Surely when I prepared the world, which was not yet made for them to devil in that now live, no man spoke against me. 19 For then 〈◊〉 one obeyed, but now the manners of them that are created in this world that is made, are corrupted by a perpetual sede, & by a Law, where out they can not rid themselves. 20 So I considered the world, and behold, there was peril, because of the devices, that were sprung up into it. 21 Yet when I saw it, I spared it greatly, and have kept me one grape of the cluster, and a plant out of a great people. 22 Let therefore the 〈◊〉 perish, which are born in vain: and let my grape 〈◊〉 kept and my plant, which I have dressed with great labour. 23 ¶ 〈◊〉, is thou will't cease seven days more [but thou 〈◊〉 not fast in them, 24 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 go into a fair field, where no house is builded, and shalt eat only of the sloures of the field, and 〈◊〉 no flesh, nor drink wine, but the flowers only, 25 And pray unto the most High continually] then 〈◊〉 come, and take with thee. 26 So I went my 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 me, 〈◊〉 to the field, 〈◊〉 is called 〈◊〉, and there I sat among 〈◊〉 flowers, and did 〈◊〉 of the herbs of the field, and the 〈◊〉 of the same 〈◊〉 me. 27 And after 〈◊〉 days, as I 〈◊〉 upon the 〈◊〉, and mine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me, as a 〈◊〉, 28 I opened my mouth, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 before the most High, and to say, 29 O Lord, when thou wouldest show thyself unto us, * thou declaredst thyself unto our Exod. 19 9 & 24. 3. fathers in the wilderness, in a place where no Deut. 4. 12. man dwelleth, in a barren place, when they came out of Egypt. 30 And expressly spoke est unto them, saying, Hear me, o Israel, & mark my words, thou seed of jacob. 31 For behold, I saw my Law in you, that it may bring for the fruit in you, & that you may be honoured by it for ever. 32 But our fathers, which received the Law, kept it not, neither observed thy ordinances, neither did the fruit of the Law appear, neither cold it, for it was thy, 33 * For they that received it, perished because Exod 32. 28. they kept not the thing that was sown in them. 34 And lo, it is a custom when the ground receiveth sede, or the sea a ship, or avesselmeat and drink, if that perish wherein a thing is sown, or wherein anything is put, 35 Like wise the thing that is sown, or is put therein, & the things that are received, must perish: so the things that are received, do not remain with us: but in us it cometh not so to pass. 36 For we that have received the Law, perish in sin, and our heart also which received it. 37 But the Law perisheth not, but remains in his force. 38 ¶ And when I spoke these things in mine heart, I looked about me, and upon the right side * I saw a woman, which mourned sore, Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. and lamented with a loud voice, and was grieved in heart, and rend her clotheses, and she had ashes upon her head. 39 Then I left my thoughts, wherein I was occu pied, and turned me unto her, 40 And said unto her, wherefore wepest thou why art thou so sorry in mind? 41 And she said unto me, Sir, let me alone, that I may be wail myself, and increase sorrow: for I am sore vexed in my mind, and brought very low. 42 Then I said unto her, What aileth thee? tel me. 43 And she said unto me, I thy servant have been barren, and have had no child, having an husband thirty years. 44 And every hour, and every day these thirty years I pray to the most High day and night, 45 And after thirty years God herded me thy hand maid, and looked upon my misery, con sidered my trouble, and gave me a son, and I was glad of him: so was mine husband also, and all they of my country, and we gave great honour unto the Almighty. 46 And I nourished him with great travail. 47 So when he grew up, and came to take a wife, I made a feast. CHAP. X. Esdras and the woman that appeareth unto him, common together. 1 But when my son went into his chamber, he fallen down, and died. 2 Then we all overthrew the lights, and all my neighbours rose up to comfort me: so I rested until the second day at night. 3 And when they had all left of to comfort me that I should be quiet, them I rose up by night and fled, and am come into this field as thou seest, 4 And am not purposed to return into the city, but to remain here, and neither to eat nor drink, but continually to mourn and fast, until I die. 5 Then left I my purpose wherein I was, and spoke to her angrily, and said, 6 Thou foolish woman above all other, seest thou not our heaviness, and what cometh un to us? 7 For Zion our mother is all woeful and is sore afflicted, and mourneth extremely. 8 Seeing we be all now in heaviness, and make our moan [for we be all sorrowful] art thou sorry for one son? 9 Demand the earth, and she shall tell thee that it is she which aught to mourn for the fall of so many that grow upon her. 10 For from the beginning all men are born 〈◊〉 her, and other shall come, & behold, they walk almost all into destruction, and the multitude of them shallbe destroyed. 11 Who should then rather mourn, she that hat helost so great a multitude, or thou which art sorry but for one; 12 But if thou wouldest say unto me, My mourning is not like the mourning of the earth [for I have lost the fruit of my womb, which I brought for the with heaviness, and bore with sorrows, 13 But the earth is according to the manner of the earth, & the present multitude returns into her as it came] 14 Then say I unto thee, As thou hast born with travail, so the earth also from the beginning giveth her fruit unto man, even to him that laboured her. 15 Now therefore with hold thy sorrow in thyself, and bear constantly that which cometh unto thee. 16 For if thou allowest God's purpose, and receivest his counsel in time, thou shalt be commended therein. 17 Go thy way then into the city to thy husband. 18 ¶ Then she said unto me, I will not, I will not go into the city, but here will I dye. 19 So I continued to speak more with her, and said, 20 Do not so, but be counseled: for how many falls hath Zion? Be of good comfort because of the sorrow we of jerusalem. 21 For thou seest that our Sanctuary is laid waste our altar is broken down our Temple is destroyed. 22 Our psalterion fainteth, and the song ceaseth, and our mirth is vanished away, and the light of our candlestick is quenched, and the Ark of our covenant is taken away, and our holy things are defiled, and the Name that is called upon overus, is almost dishonoured, and our children are put to shame and our Priests are burned, and our Levites are carried into captivity, and our virgins are defiled, and our wives 〈◊〉, and our righteous men spoiled, and our children destroyed, and our young men are brought in bondage, and our strong men are become weak. 23 And, which is the greatest of all, Zion the seal hath lost her worship: for she is delivered into the hands of them that hate us. 24 And therefore shake of thy great heaviness and put away the multitude of sorrows, that the Almighty may be merciful unto thee and that the most High may give thee rest and ease from thylabour. 25 And when I was talking with her, her face and beauty shined suddenly, and her countenance was bright, so that I was afraid of her and mused what it might be. 26 And behold, immediately she cast out a great voice, very fearful, so that the earth shaken at the noise of the woman. 27 And I looked, and behold, the woman appeared unto me no more but there was a city builded, and a place was showed from the ground and foundation. Then was I afraid and cried with a loud voice, and said, 28 Where is Vrielthe Angel * which came to Chap. 4. 1. me at the first? for he hath caused me to co me into many and deep considerations, and mine end is turned into corruption, and my prey to rebuke. 29 And as I was speaking these words, behold, he came unto me, and looked upon me. 30 And lo, I lay as one dead, and mine understanding was altered, and he took me by the right hand and comforted me, and set me upon my feet, and said unto me, 31 What aileth thee? and why is thy understanding vexed? and the understanding of of thy heart? and wherefore art thousorie. 32 And I said, Because thou hast forsaken me, and I have done * according unto thy words: Chap. 5. 20. I went into the field, and there have I seen things, and see that I am not able to express. 33 Then said he unto me, Stand up manly, and I will give thee exhortation. 34 Then said I, Speak unto me, my lord, and forsake me not, jest I die through rashness. 35 For I have seen that I knew not, and hear that I do not know. 36 Or is mineunderstanding deceived, or doth my mind, being haughty, err? 37 Now therefore I beseech thee that thou will't show thy servant of this wonder. 38 Then he answered me, and said, Hear me, and I will inform thee, and tell thee wherefore thou art afraid: for the most High ha' the revealed many secret things unto thee. 39 He hath seen thy good purpose, that thou art sorry continually for thy people, and makest great lamentation for Zion. 40 This therefore is the understanding of the vision, which appeared unto thee a little while ago. 41 Thou sawest a woman mourning, and thou begannest to comfort her: 42 But now seest thou the likeness of the woman no more, but there appeared unto thee a city builded. 43 And where as she told thee of the death of her son, this is the solution, 44 This woman, which thou sawest, she is Zion where as she told thee [even she which thou seest now as a city builded] 45 And as touching that she said unto thee, that she was barren thirty years, this was concerning that, there was even thirty years wherein there was no offering offered in her. 46 But after thirty years, Solomon built the city, and offered offerings: them bore the barren a son. 47 And where as she told thee, that she nourished him with labour, that was the inhabiting of Jerusalem. 48 But where as she told thee that her son, as his chance was, died when she came into her chamber, that is the fall that is come to Jerusalem. 49 And when thousawest her like one that mourned for her son, thou begannest to comfort her: of these things which have chanced these are to be opened unto thee. 50 For now the most High seethe, that thou art sorry in thy mind, and because thou sufferest with all thy heart for her, he showed thee the clearness of her glory, and the fairness of her beauty. 51 And therefore I bade thee remain in the field where no house was built. 52 For I knew that the most High would show these things unto thee. 53 Therefore I commanded thee to go into the field, where no foundation nor building is. 54 For the work of man's building can not stand in that place where the city of the most High should be showed. 55 And therefore fear not, neither let thy heart be afraid, but go in, and see the beauty and greatness of the building as much as thou art able to see with thy eyes. 56 And after this shalt thou hear, as much as thy ears may comprehend. 57 For thou art blessed above many, and art called with the most High among the few. 58 But to morrow at night thou shalt remain here, 59 And the most High shall show thee visions of high things, which the most High will do unto them that devil upon earth, in the last days. So I slept the same night and another as he had commanded me. CHAP. XI. 1 The vision of an eagle coming forth of the sea, and of her feathers. 37 Of alien coming out of the forest. 1 THen see I a dream, and behold, there came up from the sea an eagle, which had twelve feathered wings & three heads 2 And I saw & behold, she spread her wings over all the earth, and all the winds of the air blue on her, and gathered them selves. 3 And I beheld, & out of her feathers grew out other contrary feathers, and they become little feathers and small. 4 But her heads remain still!, and the head in the mids was greater than the other heads, yet rested it with them. 5 Moreover, I saw that the eagle flew with his feathers and reigned upon earth & over them that dwelled therein. 6 And I saw that all things under heaven were subject unto her, and noman spoke against her, not not one creature upon earth. 7 I saw also that the eagle stood up upon her claws, and spoke to her feathers, saying, 8 Watch not all together: sleep every one in his own place, and watch by course. 9 But let the heads be preserved for the last. 10 Nevertheless, I saw that the voice went not out of her heads, but from, the mids of her body. 11 Then I numbered her contrary feathers, and behold, there were eight of them. 12 And I looked, and behòlde upon the right side there arose one feather, and reign over all the earth. 13 And when it had reigned, the end of it came, & the place thereof appeared no more. So the next stood up, and reigned: it continued a long time. 14 And when it had reigned, the end of it came also, and as the first, so it appeared no more. 15 Then there came a voice unto it, and said, 16 Hear thou that hast kept the earth so long: this I say unto thee, before thou beginnest to appear no more, 17 There shall none after thee attain unto thy time, neither to the half thereof. 18 Then arose the third and reigned as the other afore, and it appeared no more also. 19 So came it to all the others one after ano there, so that every one reigned, and then appeared no more. 20 Then I looked, and behold in process of time the feathers that followed, stood up on the right side, that they might rule also, and some of them ruled, but within a while they appeared no more. 21 For some of them were set up, but ruled not 22 After this I looked and behold, the twelve feathers appeared no more, north two wings. 23 And there was no more upon the eagles body, but two heads that rested and six wings. 24 Then saw I also that thou wings divided themselves from the six, and remained under the head, that was upon the right side: for the four continued in their place. 25 So I looked, and behold, the underwings thought to set up themselves, and to have the rule. 26 Then was there one set up, but shortly it appeared no more. 27 And the second were sooner go then the first. 28 Then I beheld, & lo, the two that remained, thought also in themselves to reign. 29 And when they so thought, behold, there awaked one of the heads that were at rest, which was in the mids: for that was greater than the two. 30 And then I saw, that the two heads were joined therewith. 31 And behold, the head was turned with them that were with it, and did eat up the two underwings that would have reigned. 32 But this head put the whole earth in fear & bore rule in it, over all those that dwelled upon the earth with much labour, and it had the governance of the world, more than all the wings that had been. 33 After this I looked, and behold, the head that was in the mids, suddenly appeared no more, as did the wings. 34 But the two heads remained, which also ruled likewise upon earth, and over those that dwelled therein. 35 And I beheld, and loath head upon the right side devoured that was upon the left side. 36 ¶ Then I herded a voice which said unto me, Look before thee, & consider the thing that thou seest. 37 So I saw, and behold as it were alien that roareth, rénning hastily out of the wood: and I saw that he sent out a man's voice unto the eagle, and spoke, and said, 38 Hear thou, I will talk with thee, and the most High shall say unto thee. 39 Art not thou that that of the four beasts remainest, whom I made to reign in my world, that by them the end of times might come, 40 And the fourth is come, and hath overcome all the beasts that were passed, & hath power over the world with great fearfulness, and over the whole compass of the earth with most wicked oppressions, and that dwelleth so long time in all the world with deceit? 41 For thou hast not judged the earth with truth. 42 Seeing thou hast troubled the meek, thou hast hurt the peaceable, & thou hast loved liars, and destroyed the dwellings of them that brought forth fruit, and had cast down the walls of such as did thee no harm. 43 Therefore is thy wrongful dealing come up unto the most High, and thy pride unto the Mighty. 44 The most High also hath looked upon the proud times, and behold, they are ended, and their abominations are fulfilled. 45 Therefore appear no more, thou eagle, nor thy horrible wings, nor thy wicked feathers, nor thy malicious heads, and thy wicked claws, nor all thy vain body, 46 That all the earth may be refreshed, and come again, as one delivered from thy vio lence, and that she may hope for the judgement and mercy of him that made her. CHAP. XII. The declaration of the former visions. 1 ANd when the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I saw, 2 And behold, the head that had the upper hand, appeared no more, neither did the four wings appear any more, that came to it, and set up themselves to reign, whose kingdom was small and full of uproars. 3 And I saw, and behold, they appeared no more, and the whole body of the eagle was burned, so that the earth was in great fear. Then I awaked out of the trouble & trance of my mind, and from the great fear, & said unto my Spirit, 4 Lo, this hast thou done unto me in that thou searchest out the ways of the most High, 5 Lo, yet am I weary in my mind, and very weak in my spirit, & little strength is there in me, for the great fear that I received this night. 6 Therefore now I will beseech the most High that he will comfort me unto the end. 7 And I said, O Lord, Lord, if I have found grace before thy sight, and if I am justified with thee before many other, and if my prayer in deed be come up before thy face. 8 Comfort me, and show me thy servant the interpretation and difference of this horrible sight, that thou mayst perfectly comfort my soul, 9 Seeing thou hast judged me worthy to show me the last times. 10 ¶ Then he said unto me, This is the interpretation of this vision, 11 The eagle, whom thou sawest come up from the sea, is the * kingdom which was Dan, 7. 7. seen in the vision of thy brother Daniel. 12 But it was not expounded unto him: therefore now I declare it unto thee. 13 Behold, the days come, that there shall rise up a kingdom upon the earth, and it shallbe feared above all kingdoms that were before it. 14 In it shall twelve Kings reign one after another, 15 Whereof the second shall begin to reign and shall have more time than the twelve. 16 And this do the twelve wings signify, which thou sawest. 17 As for the voice that thou heardest speak, and that thou sawest not go out from the heads, but from the mids of the body thereof, this is the interpretation, 18 That after the time of that kingdom there shall arise great strife, and it shallbe in danger to fall, but it shall not then fall, but shall be restored again to his beginning. 19 Concerning the eight underwings, which thousawest hung unto her wings, this is the interpretation, 20 In him shall arise eight Kings, whose time shall be but small, and their years swift, & two of them shall perish. 21 But when the mid time cometh, there shallbe four kept a time, while his time beginneth to come, that it may be ended, but two shallbe kept unto the end. 22 And where as thou sawest three heads resting, this is the interpretation, 23 In his last days shall the most High raise up three kingdoms, and shall call again many things into them, and they shall have the dominion of the earth, 24 And of those that devil therein, with much grief above all those that were before them: therefore are they called the heads of the eagle. 25 For they shall accomplish his wickedness, and shall finish his last end. 26 And where as thou sawest that the great head appeared no more, it signifieth that one of them shall die upon his bed, and yet with pain. 27 For the two that remain, the sword shall devour them. 28 For the sword of the one shall devour the other: but at the last shall he fall by the sword himself. 29 And where as thou sawest two underwings, that went of toward the head, which was on the right side, this is the interpretation, 30 These are they whom the most High hath preserved for their end, whose kingdom is little, and full of trouble as thou sawest. 31 And the lion whom thou sawest rising up out of the wood and roaring, & speaking unto the eagle, and rebuking her for her unrighteousness with all the words that thou hast herded, 32 This is the wind which the most High hath kept for them, and for their wickedness unto the end, and he shall reprove them, and cast before them their spoils. 33 For he shall set them a live in the judgement, and shall rebuke them and correct them. 34 For he will deliver the residue of my people by affliction, which are preserved upon my borders, and he shall make them joyful, until the coming of the day of judgement, whereof I have spoken unto thee from the beginning. 35 This is the dream that thou sawest, and these are the interpretations. 36 Thou only hast been meet to know this secret of the most High. 37 Therefore writ all these things that thou hast seen, in a book and hide them, 38 And teach them the wise of the people, whose hearts thou knowest may comprehend and keep these secrets. 39 But wait thou here yet seven days more, that it may be showed thee whatsoever it pleaseth the most High to declare unto thee: and with that he went his way. 40 And when all the people perceived, that the seven days were passed, and I not come again into the city, they gathered them all together, from the lest unto the most, and came unto me, and spoke unto me, saying, 41 What have we offended thee? or what evil have we done against thee, that thou forsakest us, and sittest in this place? 42 For of all the people thou only art left us as a grape of the vine, and as a candle in a dark place, & as an haven or ship preserved from the tempest. 43 Are not the evils which are come unto us, sufficient? 44 If thou then forsake us, how much better had it been for us, that we had been burned also as Zion was burned? 45 For we are no better than they that died there: and they wept with a loud voice, Then answered I them, and said, 46 Be of good comfort, o Israel, and be not heavy, thou house of jacob. 47 For the most High hath you in remembrance, and the Almighty hath not forgotten you in temptation. 48 As for me I have not forsaken you, neither am I departed from you, but am come into this place to pray for the desolation of Zion, that I might seek mercy for the low estate of your Sanctuary. 49 And now go your way home every man, and after the sedays will I come unto you. 50 So the people went their way into the city, as I commanded them: 51 But I remained still in the field seven days, as he had commanded me, and did eat only of the flowers of the field, and had my meat of the herbs in those days. CHAP. XIII. The vision of a wind coming forth of the sea, 3 Which become a man. 5 His property and power against his enemies. 21 The declaration of this vision. 1 ANd after the seven days I dreamt a dream by night. 2 And behold, there arose a wind from the sea, and it moved all the waves thereof. 3 And I looked, & behold, there was a mighty man with the thousands of heaven: & when he turned his countenance to look, all the things trembled that were seen under him. 4 And when the voice went out of his mouth, all they burned that herded his voice, as the earth faileth when it feeleth the fire. 5 After these things I saw, and behold, there was gathered together a multitude of men out of number from the four winds of the heaven, to fight against the man that came out from the sea. 6 And I looked, and behold, he graved himself a great mountain, and slew up upon it, 7 But I would have seen the countrei or place whereout the hill was graved, and I cold not. 8 I saw after these things, and behold, all they which came to fight against himwere sore afraid, and yet they dared sight. 9 Nevertheless, when he saw the 〈◊〉 of the multitude that came, he lifted not up his hand: for he held no sword nor any instrument of war. 10 But only, as I saw, he sent out of his mouth, as it had been a blast of fire, and out of his lips the wind of the flame, & out of his tongue he cast out sparks and storms. 11 And they were all mixed together (even) this blast of fire, the wind of the 〈◊〉, & the great storm, and fallen with violence upon the multitude, which was prepared to fight and burned themup all, so that of the innume rabble multitude there was nothing seen, but only dust, and smell of smoke. When I saw this, I was afraid. 12 ¶ afterward saw I the same man come down from the mountain, and calling unto him another peaceable multitude. 13 And there came many unto him, some with joyful countenance, and some with sad: some of them were bound, and some brought of them that were offered: and I was sick thorough great fear, and waked, and said. 14 Thou hast showed thy servant these wonders from the beginning, and hast counted me worthy to receive my prayer. 15 She we me now therefore the interpretation of this dream. 16 For thus I consider in mine understanding woe unto them that shallbe left in those days and much more woe unto than that are not left behind. 17 For they that were not left, were in heaviness. 18 Now understand I the things that are laid up in the latter days, which shall come both unto them, and to those that are left be hind. 19 Therefore are they come into great perils and many necessities, as these dreams declare. 20 Yet is it easier, that he that is in danger, should fall into these, and foresee the things to come hereafter, then to pass away as a cloud out of the world. 21 ¶ Then answered he me, and said, The interpretation of the vision will I show thee, & I will open to thee the thing that thou hast required. 22 Where as thou hast spoken of them that are left behind, this is the interpretation, 23 He that shall bear the danger in that time, he shall keep himself. They that be fallen into danger, are such as have works and faith toward the most Mighty. 24 Know therefore, that they which be left behind, are more blessed than they that be dead. 25 These are the meanings of the vision, Where as thou sawest a man coming up from the mids of the sea, 26 The same is he whom the most High hath kept a great season, who by his own self shall deliver his creature, and he shall order them that are left behind. 27 ¶ And where as thou sawest, that out of his mouth there came as a blast with fire and storm, 28 And that he neither held sword nor weapon, but that by his fierceness he destroyed the whole multitude, that came to fight against him, this is the interpretation, 29 Behold, the days come that the most High will begin to deliver them that are upon the earth: 30 And he shall a stonish the hearts of them that devil upon the earth: 31 And one shall prepare to fight against another, city against city, & place against place, * and nation against nation, & realm Mat, 24. 7. against realm. 32 When this cometh to pass, then shall the tokens come, that I showed thee before, & then shall my Son be revealed, whom thou sawest go up as a man. 33 And when all the people hear his voice, every man shall in their own land leave the battle that they have one against ano ther. 34 And an in numerable multitude shallbe gathered as one, as they that be willing to come, and to fight against him. 35 But he shall stand upon the top of mount Zion. 36 And Zion shall come, and shallbe showed to all, being prepared and builded, as thou sawest the hill graven forth without any hands. 37 And this my Son shall rebuke the wicked inventions of those nations, which for their wicked life are fallen into the tempest, 38 And into torments like to flame, whereby they shallbe tormented: and without any labour will he destroy them, even by the Law, which is compared unto the fire. 39 And where as thou sawest that he gathered another peaceable people unto him, 40 Those are the ten tribes which were carried away captives out of their own land, * in the time of Oseas the King, whom Salmanasar 〈◊〉. King. 17. 〈◊〉. the King of the Assyrians took captive, and carried them beyond the river: so were they brought into another land. 41 But they took this counsel to themselves that they would leave the multitude of the heathen, and go for the into a further country, where never man kind dwelled. 42 That they might there keep their statutes, which they never kept in their own land. 43 And they entered in at the narrow passages of the river Euphrates. 44 For the most High then showed them signs, * and stayed the springs of the flood till Exod. 14. 〈◊〉. they were passed over. ios. 3. 15. 45 For thorough the country there was a great journey, even of a year and an half, and the same region is called “ Or, 〈◊〉 Arsareth. 46 Then dwelled they there until the latter time, and when they come for the again. 47 The most High shall hold still the springs of the river again that they may go thorough therefore sawest thou the multitude peaceable. 48 But they that beleft behind of thy people, are those that be found within my borders. 49 Now when he destroyeth the multitude of the nations that are gathered together, he shall defend the people that remain. 50 And then shall he show great vonder unto them. 51 Then said I, O Lord, Lord, show me this, wherefore have I seen the man coming up from the mids of the sea? 52 And he said unto me. As thou canst neither seek out, nor know these things that are in the deep of the sea, so can no man upon earth see my Son, or those that be with him, but in the time of that day. 53 This is the interpretation of the dream which thou sawest, and whereby thou one lie art lightened. 54 For thou hast forsaken thy own Law, and applied thy diligence unto mine, and soghtit, 55 Thy life hast thou orderer in wisdom, and hast called understanding thy mother. 56 Therefore have I showed thee the reward with the most High and after three other days I will speak other things unto thee, and will declare the great and wondrous things. 57 Then went I forth unto the field, glorifying and praising the most High for the wonders which he did in time. 58 Which he governeth, and such things as come in their seasons: and there I sat three days, CHAP. XIIII. 3 How God appeared to Moses in the bush. 10 All things decline to age. 15 The latter arms worse than the former. 29 The ingratitude of Israel. 35 The resurrection and judgement. 1 Upon the third day I sat under anoke and behold there came forth a voice unto me out of the bush, and said, Esdras Esdras, 2 And I said, Here am I, Lord, and stood up upon my feet. 3 Then said he unto me, * In the bush I revei Exo 3 〈◊〉. led myself, and spoke unto Moses, when my people served in Egypt: 4 And I sent him, and led my people out of Egypt, and brought him upon the mount Sinái, & I held him with me a long season, 5 And I told him many wonders, & showed him the secrets of the times and the end, & commanded him, saying, 6 These words shalt thou declare, & these shalt thou hide. 7 And now I say unto thee, that thou lay up in thine heart the signs that I have showed, and the dreams that thou hast seen, and the interpretations which thou hast herded. 8 Forthou shalt be taken away from all, and thou shalt remain hence forth with my counsel, and with such as belike thee, until the times be ended. 9 For the world hath lost his youth, & the times begin to wax old. 10 For the world is divided into twelve parts, and ten parts of it are go already and half of the tenth part. 11 And there remaineth that which is after the half of the tenth part. 12 Therefore set thy house in order, and reform thy people, and comfort such of them as be in trouble, and now renounce the corruption. 13 Let go from thee mortal thoughts: cast away from thee the burdens of men, and put of now the weak nature, 14 And set aside thy most grievous thoughts, and hast thee to depart from these times. 15 For greater evils then those, which thou hast seen now, shall they commit. 16 For the weaker that the world is by reason of age, the more shall the evils be increased upon them that devil therein. 17 For the truth is fled far away, and lies are at hand: for now hasteth the vision to come, that thou hast seen. 18 ¶ Then answered I, and said before thee, 19 Behold, o Lord, I will go as thou hast commanded me, and reform the people, which are present but they that shall be born afterward, who shall admonish them? 20 Thus the world is set in darkness, and they that devil therein, are without light. 21 For thy Law is burned, therefore no man knoweth the things that are done of thee, or the works that shallbe done. 22 But if I have found grace before thee, sand the holy Ghost into me, and I will writ all that hath been done in the world since the beginning, which was written in thy law, that men may find the path, and that they which will live in the latter days, may live. 23 And he answered me, saying, Go, & gather the people, and say unto them, that they seek thee not for forty days, 24 But prepare thee many box tables, and take with thee these five, Sarea, Dabria, Selemia, Ecanus, & Asiel, which are ready to writ swiftly, 25 And come hither, and I will light a candle of understanding in thy heart, which shall not be put out till the things be performed which thou shalt begin to writ. 26 And then shalt thou declare some things openly unto the perfit men, & some things shalt thou show secretly unto the wise: to morrow this hour shalt thou begin to writ. 27 Then went I for thee, as he commanded me, and gathered all the people together, and said, 28 Hear these words, o Israel, 29 * Our fathers at the beginning were strangers Gen. 47. 4. in Egypt, from whence they were delivered, 30 And received the Law of life, * which they Act. 7. 53. kept not, which you also have transgressed after them. 31 Then was the land, even the land of Zion parted among you by lot: but your fathers and you also have done unrighteously, and have not kept the ways, which the most High commanded you. 32 And for so much as he is a righteous judge, he took from you in time the thing that he had given you. 33 And now are you here, and your brethren among you. 34 Therefore if so be that you will subdue your own understanding, and reform your heart, you shall be kept alive, and after death shall you obtain mercy. 35 For after death shall the judgement come, when we shall live again: and then shall the names of the righteous be manifest, & the works of the ungodly shallbe declared. 36 Let no man therefore come now unto me, nor seek me these forty days. 37 So I took the five men, as he commanded me, and we went into the field, and remained there. 38 The next day behold, a voice called me, Ezech. 3. 20 saying, Esdras, * open thy mouth, & drink that I give thee to drink. 39 Then opened I my mouth, and behold, he reached me a full cup, which was full as it were with water: but the colour of it was like fire. 40 And I took it and drank, and when I had drunk it, mine heart had understanding and wisdom grew in my breast: for my spirit was strengthened in memory. 41 And my mouth was opened, and shut no more. 42 The most High gave understanding unto the five men, that they written the high things of the night, which they understood not. 43 But in the night they did eat bread, but 〈◊〉 spoke by day, and held not my tongue by night. 44 In forty days, they written two hundredth and four books. 45 And when the forty days were fulfilled, the most High spoke, saying, The first that thou hast written, publish openly, that the worthy and unworthy may read it. 46 But keep the seventy last, that thou mayest give them to the wise among thy people. 47 Forin them is the vein of understanding, and the fountain of wisdom, and the river of knowledge and I did so. CHAP. XU. 1 The prophecy of Esdras is certain. 5 The evils that shall come on the world. 9 The Lord will avenge the innocent blood. 12 Egypt shall lament, 16 Sedition, 20 And punishment upon the Kings of the earth. 24 Cursed are they that sin. 29 Troubles and wars upon the 〈◊〉 earth. 53 God is the revenger of his elect. 1 Behold, speak thou in the ears of my people the words of prophecy, which I will put in thy mouth, says the Lord: 2 And 'cause them to be written in a letter for they are faithful and true. 3 Fear not the imaginations against thee: let not the unfaithfulness of the speakers trouble thee, that spoke against thee. 4 For every unfaithful shall die in his unfaithfulness. 5 Behold, says the Lord, I will bring plagues upon all the world, the sword, famine, death and destruction: 6 Because that iniquity hath fully polluted all the earth, and their wicked works are fulfilled. 7 Therefore, says the Lord, I will hold my tongue no more for their wickedness, [they do ungodly] neither will I suffer them in the things, that they do wickedly. 8 Behold, * the innocent and righteous 〈◊〉. 6. 10 & 19 2. blood crieth unto me, & the souls of the just cry continually. 9 I will surely avenge them, says the Lord, and receive unto me all the innocent blood from among them. 10 Behold, my people is led as a flock to the slaughter: I will not suffer them now to devil in the land of Egypt, 11 But I will bring them out with a mighty hand, and a stretched out arm, & smite it with plagues as afore, and will destroy all the land thereof. 12 Egypt shall mourn, and the foundations thereof shallbe smitten with the plague and punishment, that GOD shall bring upon it. 13 The plowmen that till the ground, shall mourn for their sedes shall fail thorough the blasting and hail, and by an horrible star. 14 Woe to the world, and to them that dwell therein. 15 For the sword and their destruction draweth near, and one people shall stand up to fight against another with sword in their hands. 16 For there shallbe sedition among men, and one shall invade another: they shall not regard their King, & the princes shall measure their doings by their power. 17 Amanshal desire to go into a city, and shall not be able. 18 Because of their pride the cities shallbe troubled, the houses shallbe afraid, & men shall fear. 19 A man shall have no pity upon his neighbour, but shall destroy their houses with the sword and their goods shallbe spoiled for lack of bread, and because of great trouble. 20 Behold, says God, I call together all the Kings of the earth to reverence me, which are from the “ Or, 〈◊〉, East, and from the South, from the East, and from Libanus, to turn upon them, and to repay the things, that they have done to them. 21 As they do yet this day unto my choose, so will I do also, and recompense them in their bosom: thus says the Lord God. 22 My right hand shall not spare the sinners, neither shall the sword cease from them, that shed in nocent blood upon earth. 23 The fire is go out from his wrath, and hath consumed the foundations of the earth, and the sinners like the straw, that is kindled. 24 Woe to them that sin, and keep not my commandments, says the Lord 25 I will not spare them depart, o children, from the power: defile not my Sanctuary. 26 For the Lord knoweth all them that sin against him, and therefore delivereth he them unto death and destruction. 27 For now are the plagues come upon the world, and you shall remain in them: for God will not deliver you, because you have sinned against him. 28 Behold, an horrible vision cometh from the East. 29 Where generations of dragons of Arabia shall come out with many charets, and the multitude of them shallbe carried as the wind upon the earth, that all they which hear them, may fear and tremble. 30 Even the Carmanians raging in wrath shall go for the as the bores of the forest, and shall come with great power, and stand against them in battle, and shall destroy a portion of the land of the Assyrians. 31 But after this shall the dragons have the upper hand, and remember their nature, & shall turn about, and conspire to consume them with a great power. 32 Then these shallbe troubled, and keep silence by their power, and shall flee. 33 From the land of the Assyrians shall the enemy besiege them, and consume some of them, and in their host shallbe fear and dead, and strife among their Kings. 24 Behold clouds from the East, and from the North unto the South, and they are very horrible to look upon, full of wrath and storm. 35 They shall smite one upon another: & they shall smite down a great multitude of stars upon the earth, even their own star, and the blood shallbe from the sword unto the belly. 36 And the dung of man unto the Camel's litter. 37 And there shallbe great fearfulness, and trembling upon earth and they that see the wrath, shallbe afraid, and a trembling shall come upon them. 38 And then there shall come great storms from the South, and from the North, and part from the West. 39 And from the East shall winds arise & shall open it with the cloud, which he raised up in wrath, and the star, raised to fear the East and West wind, shallbe destroyed. 40 And the great, and mighty clouds shall be lift up, full of wrath, and the star, that they may make all the earth afraid, and them that devil therein, and that they may power out over every high place, & lifted up, an horrible constellation. 41 As fire and hail, and flying sword, & many waters, that all fields maybe full, & all rivers with the abundance of great waters. 42 And they shall break down the cities & walls, and mountains, and hills, and the trees of the wood, and the grass of the meadows, and their corn. 43 And they shall go with a straight course unto Babylon, and make it afraid. 44 They shall come to her, and besiege her, and shall power forth the constellation, & all the wrath against her than shall the dust and smoke go up unto the heaven, and all they that be about her, shall be wail her. 45 And they that remain under her, shall do service unto them, that have put her in fear. 46 ¶ And thou Asia, that art partaker of the hope of Babylon, and the glory of her person, 47 Woe unto thee, o wrecth, because thou hast made thyself like unto her, and hast decked thy daughters in whoredom, that they might please and glory in thy lovers, which have always desired to commit whore doom with thee. 48 Thou hast followed her that is hated in all her works, and in her inventions: therefore says God, 49 I will sand plagues upon thee, wedowhed poverty, and famine, & the sword, and pestilence, to waste thy houses with destruction and death. 50 And the glory of thy power shallbe dried up, as a flower when the heat rises, that is sent upon thee. 51 Thou shaltbe sick as a poor wise that is plagued and beaten of women, so that the mighty and the lovers shall not be able to receive thee. 52 Would I thus hate thee, says the Lord, 53 If thou haddest not always slain my choose, exalting the stroke of thy hands, and said over their death, when thou wast drunken, 54 Set forth the beauty of thy countenance? 55 The reward of thy whoredom (shallbe) in thy bosom: therefore shalt thou receive a reward. 56 As thou hast done unto my choose, says the Lord, so will God do unto thee, and I will deliver thee unto the plague. 57 And thy children shall die of hunger, and thou shalt fall by the sword, and thy cities shallbe broken down, and all thy men shall fall by the sword in the field. 58 And they that be in the mountains shall die of hunger, and eat their own flesh, and drink their own blood for want of bread and thirst of water. 59 And thou, as unhappy, shalt come thorough the sea, and receive plagues again, 60 In the passage they shall cast down the slain city, and shall root out one part of thy land, and consume the portion of thy glory, and shall return to her that was destroyed. 61 When thou shalt be cast down, thou shalt be to them as stubble, and they shallbe to thee as fire. 62 And they shall destroy thee, and thy cities, thy land, & thy mountains: all thy woods and all thy fruitful trees shall they burn with fire. 63 Thy children shall they carry away captive, and shall spoil thy substance, and mar the beauty of thy face. CHAP. XVI. 1 Against Babylon, Asia, and Egypt and Syria. 18, 38 Of the evils that shall come upon the world, with admonition how to govern themselves in afflictions. 54 To acknowledge their sins, and to commit themselves to the Lord 55 Whose mighty providence and justice is to be reverenced. 1 WOE to thee, Babylon and Asia: woe to thee, Egypt and Syria. 2 Gird yourselves with sack and here cloth, and mourn your children, and be sorry for your destruction is at hand. 3 A sword is sent unto you, and who will turn it back? a fire is sent among you, & who will quench it? 4 Plagues are sent unto you, and who can drive them away? 5 May any man drive away in hungry lion in the wood? or quench the fire in stubble when it hath once begun to burn? may one turn again the arrow, that is shot of astrong archer? 6 The mighty Lord sendeth the plagues, and who can drive them away? the fire is go for the in his wrath, and who can quench it? 7 He shall cast lightnings, & who shall not fear? he shall thunder, and who shall not be afraid? 8 The Lord shall threaten, and who shall not utterly be broken in pieces at his presence: the earth quaketh and the foundations there of the sea ariseth up with waves from the deep, and the waves there of are troubled & the fish thereof, before the Lord and the glory of his power. 9 For strong is his right hand, that bendeth the bow: his arrows that heshooteth, are sharp, and shall not miss, when they begin ne to be shot into the ends of the world, 10 Behold, the plagues are sent, & shall not turn again, till they come upon earth. 11 The fire is kindled, and shall not be put out till it consume the foundations of the earth 12 As an a-row which is shot of a mighty archer, returns not backward so the plagues that shallbe sent upon earth, shall not turn again. 13 Woe is me, woe is me: who will deliver me in those days? 14 The beginning of sorrows and great mourning: the beginning of famine, and great death the beginning of wars, and the powers shall fear: the beginning of evils, and all shall tremble, What shall I do in these things, when the plagues come? 15 Behold, famine and plague, and trouble, and anguish are sent as scourges for amendment. 16 But for all these things they will not turn from their wickedness, nor be always mindful of the scourges. 17 Behold, victuals shallbe so good cheap upon earth: that they shall think them selves to be in good case: but then shall the evils bud forth upon, earth, even the sword, the famine and great confusion. 18 For many of them that devil upon earth, shall perish with famine, and the other that escape the famine, shall the sword destroy. 19 And the dead shallbe cast out as dung, & there shallbe no man to comfort themfor the earth shallbe wasted, and the cities shall be cast down. 20 There shallbe no man left to till the earth and to sow it: the trees shall give fruit, but who shall gather them? 21 The grapes shall be ripe, but who shall tread them? for all places shallbe desolate, so that one man shall desire to see another, or to hear his voice. 22 For of one city there shallbe ten left, and two of the field, which shall hide them selves in the thick woods, and in the clefts of rocks. 23 As when there remain three or four olives in the place where olives grow, or among other trees. 24 Or as when a vinyeard is gathered, there are left some grapes of them that diligently sought thoro we the vinyeard: 25 So in those days there shallbe three or 〈◊〉 jest by them that search their houses the sword. 26 And the earth shallbe left waste, and the fields thereof shall wax old, & her ways and all her paths shall grow full of thorns, because no man shall travail there through. 27 The virgins shall mourn, having no bridegrooms the women shall make lamentation, having no husbands: their daughters shall mourn having no helpers. 28 In the wars shall their bridegrooms be destroyed, and their husbands shall perish with famine. 29 But, you servants of the Lord, hear these things, and mark them. 30 Behold the word of the Lord, receive it believe not the gods of whom the Lord speaketh: behold the plagues draw near, and are not slack. 31 As a travailing woman which in the ninth month bringeth forth her son when the hour of birth is come, two or three hours a fore the pains come upon her body, and when the child cometh to the birth, they tarry not a whit, 32 So shall not the plagues be slack to come upon the earth, & the world shall mourn & sorrows shall come upon it on every side. 33 Omy people, hear my word: make you ready to the battle, and in the troubles be even as a strangers upon earth. 34 He that selleth, let him be as he that fleeth his way: and he that buyeth, as one that will loose. 35 Whoso occupieth merchandise, as he that winneth not: and he that buildeth, as he that shall not devil therein. 36 He that soweth, as one that shall not reap: he that cutteth the vine, as he that shall not gather the grapes: 37 They that marry, as they that shall get no children: and they that marry not, so as the widows. 38 Therefore they that labour, labour in vain. 39 For strangers shall reap their fruits, and spoil their goods, and overthrow their houses, and take their children captivefor in captivity and famine shall they get their children, 40 And they that occupy their merchandise with covetousness, the more they deck their cities, their houses, their possession & their own persons. 41 So much more will I be angry against than for their sins, says the Lord 42 As a whore envieth an honest and virtuous woman. 43 So shall righteousness hate iniquity, when she decketh herself, & shall accuse her open lie, when he shall come that shall bridle the author of all sin upon earth. 44 And therefore be you not like thereunto, norto the works thereof, for or ever it be long iniquity shallbe taken a way out of the earth, and righteousness shall reign among you. 45 Let not the sinner say, that he hath not sinned: for coals of fire shall burn upon his head, which says, I have not sinned before the Lord God and his glory. Luke, 16, 19 46 Behold, the Lord * knoweth all the of men, their imaginaciós, their thoughts and their hearts. 47 * For assoon as he said, Let the earth be 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. made, it was made: let the heaven be made, and it was created. 48 By his word were the stars established, and he * knoweth the number of them. 〈◊〉. 147. 〈◊〉. 49 He searcheth the depth, and the treasures thereof: he hath measured the sea, & what it containeth. 50 He hath shut the seain the mids of the waters, and with his word hath he hanged the earth upon the waters. 51 He spreadeth out the heaven like a vault: upon the waters hath he found it. 52 In the desert hath he made springs of water, and poles upon the top of the mountains, to power out floods from the high rocks to water the earth. 53 He made man, and put his heart in the mids of the body, and gave him breath, life and understanding. 54 And the Spirit of the almighty God, which made all things, and hath searched all the hid things in the secrets of the earth. 55 He knoweth your inventions, and what you imagine in your heart when you sin and would hide your sins. 56 Therefore hath the Lord searched and sought out all your works, and will put you all to shame. 57 And when your sins are brought forth before men, you shallbe confounded, and your own sins shall stand as your accusers in that day. 58 What will you do, or how will you hide your sins before God and his Angels: 59 Behold, God himself is the judge: fear him cease from your sins, & forget your iniquities, and meddle no more from hence forth with them: so shall God lead you for thee, and deliver you from all trouble. 60 For behold, the heat of a great multitu de is kindled against you, and they shall take away certain of you, and shall slay you for meat to the idols. 61 And they that consent unto them, shallbe had in derision and in reproach, and trodden under foot. 62 For in every place and cities that are near, there shallbe great insurrection against those that fear the Lord 63 They shallbe like mad men: they shall spare none: they shall spoil, & waste such as yet fear the Lord 64 For they then shall waste and spoil their goods, and cast them out of their houses. 65 Then shall the trial of my choose appear as the gold is tried by the fire. 66 Hear, o you my beloved, says the Lord: be hold, the days of trouble are at hand, but I will deliver you from them: be not you afraid: doubt not, for God is your captain 67 Who so keepeth my commandments and precepts, says the Lord God, let not your sins weigh you down, and let not your iniquities lift themselves up. 68 Woe unto them that are bound with their sins, and covered with their iniquities, as a field is hedged in with bushes, & the path thereof covered with thorns, whereby no man may travail it is shut up, and is appointed to be denoured with fire. TOBIT. CHAP. I 1 Tobits parentage. 3 His godliness. 6 His equity. 8 His charity and prosperity. 23 He fleeth, and his goods are confiscate. 25 And afterrectored: 1 THE book of the Tobias, being 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Assynans, did not leave the way of 〈◊〉. words of Tobit son ne of Tobiel, the son of Ananeel, the son of Aduel the son of Gabael, of the seed of Asael and of the tribe of Nephthalim. 2 Who in the time of “ Or, Salmanasar. Enemessar King of the Assyrians was * led away captive out of This be, which 2 King. 17. 3. is at the right hand of that city, whichiss called properly Nephthalim, in Galilee above Aser. 3 I Tobit have walked all my live long in the way of truth and justice, and I did many things liberally to the brethren, which Tobias was merciful. were of my nation, and came with me to Ninive into the land of the assyrians. 4 And when I was in mine own countreiin the land of Israel, being but young, all the tri be of Nephthalim my father fallen from the house of Jerusalem, which was choose out of all the tribes of Israel, that all the tribes should sacrifice there, where the Temple of the tabernacle of the most High was consecrated, and built up for all ages. 5 * Now all the tribes, which fallen from God, 1. King. 12. 30. yea, and my father Nephthalims' house offered to the heifer called Baal. 6 But I [as it was ordained to all Israel by an everlasting decree] went alone often to jerusalem, He fled from idols. * bringing the first fruits, and the Exod 22. 29. tenth of beasts, with that which was first leu. 12. 6. shorn, and offered them at the altar to the Priests the children of Aaron. 7 The first tenth part I gave to the Priests the sons of Aaron, which ministered in Jerusalem: the other tenth part I sold, & came & bestowed it every year at jerusalem. 8 The third (tenth part) I gave unto them to whom it was meet, as Deborah my father's mother had commanded me: for my father left me as a pupil. 9 ¶ Further more when I was come to the age of a man, I married Anna of * mine own He 〈◊〉 to wife Anna, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Tobiah 〈◊〉. 36. 7. kindred, and of her I begat Tobias. 10 ¶ But when I was led captive to Nineue, all my brethren, & those which were of my kindred did eat of the * bread of the Gen. 43, 32. Gentiles. 11 But I kept myself from eating. 12 Because I remembered God with all mine heart. 13 Therefore the most High gave me grace He found grace in the sight of Salma nasar. and favour before Enemessar, so that I was his puruoyer. 14 ¶ And I went into Media, and I delivered ten 〈◊〉 of silver to Gabael the “ Or, son. brother of Gabrias “ Or, in Rages a 〈◊〉 of Media. in the land of Media. 15 But when Enemessar was dead, Sennache rib his son reigned in his stead: whose state because it was troubled, I cold not go into Media. 16 ¶ But in the time of “ Or, 〈◊〉 The 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉, Enemessar, I gave ma ny alms to my brethren, & gave my bread to them which were hungry, 17 And my clotheses to the naked: & if I saw any of my kindred dead, or cast about the walls of Nineue, I buried him. 18 And if the King Senna cherib had slain any, when he * was come & fled from judea 2. King. 19, 〈◊〉 isa. 37. 36. I buried them 〈◊〉 [for in his wrath he 〈◊〉. 48. 〈◊〉, killed many] but the bodies were not foun 〈◊〉. mac 7. 41. when they were sought for of the King. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉, 19 Therefore when a certain Ninevite had accused me to the King, because I did bury 〈◊〉 from the face of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. them, I hidmy self: and because I knew that I was sought to be slain, I withdrew myself for fear. 20 Then all my goods were spoiled, neither was there anything jest me besides my wife Anna and my son Tobias. 2. King. 9 〈◊〉 21 Nevertheless * within five and fifty days 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. two of his sons killed him, and they fled into the mountains of Arrarath, (and) Star chedonus his son reigned in his stead, who appointed over his father's accounts and over all his domestical affairs Achiacharus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. my brother Anaels son. 22 And when Achiacharus had made a request for me, I came again to Nineue: now Achia charus was cup bearer and keeper of the sig net, and steward, & oversaw the accounts: so Sarchedonus appointed him next unto him, and he was my brother's son. CHAP. II 1 Tobit calleth the faithful to his table. 3 He leaveth the feast to bury the dead. 10 How he become blind. 13 His wife laboureth for her living, 16 She reproacheth him 〈◊〉. 1 NOw when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me with my son Tobias, in the feast of Penned cost, which is the holy (feast) of the seven weeks, there was a great dinner prepared me, in the which I sat down to eat. 2 And when I saw abundance of meat, I said Toby doth 〈◊〉 to dinner those which 〈◊〉 God. to my son, Go, and bring what poor man soever thou shalt find of our brethren which doth remember God, and lo I will tarry for thee. Tobit, leaving his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 up the dead body in to his house to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 3 But he came again, and said, Father, one of our nation is strangled, and is cast out in the market place. 4 Then before I had tasted any meat, I start up, and brought him into mine house until the going down of the 〈◊〉. 5 Then I returned and wasned, and ate my meat in heaviness, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 6 Remembering that prophecy of * Amos, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. which had said, your solemn feasts shallbe 〈◊〉 into mourning, and your joys into wailing. 7 Therefore I wept, and after the going down of the sun I went and made a gra 〈◊〉 and buried him. 〈◊〉 is rebuked 〈◊〉 neighbours 8 But my neighbours mocked me, and said, Doth he not fear, to die for this cause, who * fled away, and yet, lo, he burieth the Chap. 1. 22. dead again. 9 The same night also when I returned from the burial, & sleptat the brickwall of mine house because I was polluted, and having my face uncovered. 10 And I knew not that sparrows were in the He is made 〈◊〉 for an example of 〈◊〉 to his 〈◊〉 brickwall, and as mine eyes were open, the sparrows cast down warm dung into mine eyes, and a whiteness came in mine eyes, and I went to the physicians who helped me not, Moore over Achiacharus did nourish me until I went into 〈◊〉. 11 And my wife Anna did take women's works The wife of Tobit 〈◊〉 for her 〈◊〉. to do. 12 And when she had sent them home to the owners, they paid the wages, & gave a kid The 〈◊〉 of Tobit. 13 Which when it was at mine house, and be 'gan to bleat, I said unto her, From whence is this kid? is it not stolen? 〈◊〉 it to the 〈◊〉 22, 1. owners: * for it is not lawful to eat any thing that is stolen. 14 But she said, It was given for a gift more than the wages but I did not believe, & bade her to tender it to the owners, and I did blush, job. 2. 3. because of her. Furthermore she said * Where are thy alms, & thy righteousness? behold, they all now appear in thee. CHAP. III 3 The prayer of Tobit. 7 Sarra raguel's daughter, and the things that came unto her. 12 Her prayer herded. 19 The Angel Raphael sent. 1 THen I, being sorrowful, did weep, and in my sorrow prayed, saying. 2 O Lord, thou art just, & all thy works, and all thy ways are mercy and truth, and thou judgest truly and justly for ever. 3 Remember me and look on me, neither pu nish me according to my sine or mine igno rances of my fathers, which have sinned be fore thee. 4 For they have not obeyed thy commandments, wherefore thou hast delivered us * for a spoil: & unto captivity, and to death 〈◊〉. 28. 〈◊〉 and for a prouerbe of a reproach to all them among whom we are dispersed, and now “ Or, thy judgements are many and true. thou hast many and just causes. 5 To do with me according to my sins, & fathers, because we have not kept thy commandments, neither have walked in truth before thee. 6 Now therefore deal with me as seemeth best unto thee, and command my spirit to be taken from me I may be dissolved, and become earth: for it is better for me to die then to live, because I have herded false reproaches and am very sorrowful: command therefore that I may be dissolved out of this distress (and go) into the everlasting place turn not thy face away from me. 7 ¶ It came to pass the same day that in Ecbatane a city of Media Sarra the daughter of Raguél was also reproached by her fa Sarra is checked of her father's maids. thers maids. 8 Because she had been married to seven husbands, whom Asmodeus the evil spirit had killed, before that they had lain with her. Dost thou not know, said they, that thou hast strangled thy husbands? thou hast had now seven husbands, neither waist thou named after any of them. 9 Wherefore dost thou beaten us for them? if they be dead, go thy ways hence to them, " Or, when she 〈◊〉 them for their 〈◊〉 they said. that we may never see of thee either son or daughter. 10 When she herded these things, she was very sorrowful, so that she thought to have strangled herself. And she said, I am the only daughter of my father, & if I do this I shall 〈◊〉 him, and shall bring his age to the grave with sorrow. 11 Then she prayed toward the window & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 that she may be delivered from shame. said, Blessed art thou, o Lord my God, and thy holy, and glorious Name is blessed, and honourable for ever: let all thy works praise thee for ever. 12 And now, o Lord, I set mine eyes, and my face toward thee. 13 And say, Take me out of the earth, that I The innocency of 〈◊〉. may hear no more any reproach. 14 Thou knowest, o Lord, that I am pure from all sin withman. Her chastity. 15 And that I have never polluted my name, nor the name of my father in the land of my captivity: I am the only daughter of my father, neither hath he any man child to be his heir, netheranie ” Greck. near 〈◊〉 ther. near kinsman or child born of him, to whom I may keep myself for a wife? my seven (husbands) are now dead, and why should I live? But if it please not thee that I should die, command to look on me, and to pity me that I do no more hear reproach. 16 So the prayers of them both were herded The 〈◊〉 of To bit, and Sarra are herded both at a time. before the majesty of the great God. 17 And Raphaél was sent to heal them both (that is) to take away the whiteness of Tobits eyes, & to give Sarra the daughter of Raguel for a wife to Tobias the son of Tobit, and to bind Asmodeus the evil spirit because she belonged to Tobias by right The self same time came Tobit home, and entered into his house, and Sarra the daughter of Raguel came down from her chamber. CHAP. four Precepts and exhortations of To bit to his son. 1 IN that day Tobit remembered * the silver Chap. 1. 34. which he had delivered to Gabael in Rages (a city) of Media, 2 And said with himself, I have wished for death: wherefore do I not call for my son Tobias that I may admonish him before I die? Tobits 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to his son 〈◊〉 he thought he should dye. 3 And when he had called him, he said, My son, after that I am dead, bury me, and despise not thy mother, but honour her all The mother is to be reverenced. the days of thy life, and do that which shall please her, and anger her not. Exod. 20. 12. eccles. 7. 19 4 Remember, my son, how many dangers she sustained when thou wast in her womb. 5 And when she dieth, bury her by me in the same grave. 6 My son, set our Lord God always before God must be in our 〈◊〉. thy eyes: and let not thy will be set to sin or to transgress the commandments of God. Do uprightly all thy life long, and follow not the ways of unrighteousness for if thou deal truly, thy doings shall pro sperously succeed to thee & to all them which live justly, 7 Give * alms of thy substance & when thou Alms. givest alms, let not thy eye be envious, Prou. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. neither turn thy face from any poor, jest 〈◊〉. 4 1. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Iuk. 14 13. that God turn his face from thee. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 8 * Give alms according to thy substance: if thou have but a little, be not afraid to give a little alms. 9 For thou 〈◊〉 up a good store for thyself against the day of necessity. Eccles. 29. 11. 10 * Because that alms doth deliver from death, & suffereth not to come into darkness 11 For alms is a good gift before the most High to all them which use it. Adultery. 12 beware of all * whoredom, my son, and 1. Thes. 4. 3. chief take a wife of the seed of thy fathers, and take not a strangewoman to wife which is not of thy father's stock: for we are the children of the Prophets. No, Abra ham, Isaac and jacob are our fathers from the beginning. Remember my son that they married wives of their own kindred, & were blessed in their children and their seed shall in herite the land. 13 Now therefore, my son, love thy brethren, & despise not in thy heart the sons & daughters of thy people in not taking a 〈◊〉. wife of them: for in pride is destruction, and much trouble, & in fierceness is scarcity. and great poverty for “ Or unp: 〈◊〉. fierceness is the more there of famine. 14 Let not thee" wages of any man which ha' Wages of 〈◊〉 hired 〈◊〉. the wrought for thee, tarry with thee, but give him it out of hand for thou serve if God Lea. 〈◊〉 11. deut. 24. 11. he will also pray thee be circumspect my son, in all things that thou dost, and be well instructed in all thy conversion. 15 * Do that to no man which thou hatest: 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. drink not wine to make thee drunken, ne 〈◊〉. 6. 31. there let drunkenness go with thee in thy iour nay. 16 * Give of thy bread to the hungry, and of Luk. 14 31. thy garments to them that are naked, & * The hungry. of all thy abundance give alms, & let not 〈◊〉. 6. 1. thy eye be envious, when thougivest alms 17 “ Or be 〈◊〉. the 〈◊〉, even to their death. power out thy bread on the burial of the just, but give nothing to the wicked. 18 Ask counsel always of the wise, and despise Counsel. not any counsel that is profitable. 19 Bless thy Lord God always, and desire of God is 〈◊〉 be blessed him that thy ways may be made straight & that all thy purposes, and counsels may prospero. for every nation hath not counsel 〈◊〉 but the Lord giveth all good things, & he humbleth whom he will, as he will: now therefore, my son, remember my commandments, neither let them at any time be put out of thy mind. 20 * Furthermore I signify this to thee, that Chap. 1. 14. I delivered ten talents to Gabaél the son of Gabrias at Rages in Media. 21 And fear not, my son, for as much as Poverty with the fear of God. we are made poor: for thou hast many things, if thou fear God, & flee from sin, & do that thing which is acceptable unto him CHAP V. 2 Tobias sent to Rages. 5 He meeteth with the Angel Raphael, which did conduct him. 1 TObias then answered & said, Father, I will do all things which thou hast commanded me. 2 But how canl receive the silver, seeing I know him not? 3 Then he gave him the hand writing, and said unto him. Seek thee a man which may go with thee, while I yet live, and I will give him wages, & go & receive the money. Tobias, sent by 〈◊〉 father to Rages seeketh a companion, and meeteth with Raphaél whom 〈◊〉 bringeth to his father. 4 Therefore when he was go to seek a man, he found 〈◊〉 the Angel. 5 But he knew not, & said unto him, May I go with thee into the land of Media? and knowest thou those places well? 6 To whom the Angel said, I will go with thee: for I have remained with our brother Gabael. 7 Then Tobias said to him, Tarry for me, till I tell my father. 8 Then he said unto him, Go, and tarry not: so he went in and said to his father, Behold I have found one which will go with me, Than he said, Call him unto me, that I may know of what tribe he is, and whether he be faithful to go with thee. 9 So he called him, and he came in, and they saluted one another. 10 Then Tobit said unto him. Brother, show me of what tribe and family thou art. 11 To whom he said, Dost thou seek a stock or family, or an hired man to go with thy son? Then Tobit said unto him, I would know thy kindred and thy name. 12 Then he said, I am of the kindred of Azarias and Ananias the great, & of thy brethren. 13 Then Tobit said, “ Or, thou 〈◊〉 happily. Thou art welcome: be not now angry with me, because I have inquired to knowethy kindred, and thy fami lie: for thou art my brother of an honest and good stock for I knew Ananias and jona t'has, sons of that great Samaias for we went together to Jerusalem to worship, & offered the first born, and the tenths of the fruits, and they were not deceived with the error of our brethren: my brother, thou art of a great stock. 14 But tell me, what wages shall I give thee? (wilt thou) a groat a day and things necessary, as to mine own son? 15 Yea, more overifye return safe, I will add some thing to the wages. 16 So they agreed, Then said he to Tobias Prepare thyself for the journey, and go you on God's Name. And when his son had prepared all things for the journey his father said, Go thou with this man, & God which dwelleth in heaven, prospero your journey, and the Angel of God keep you company. So they went forth both and Tobias goeth forth, the Angel keeping him company. departed, and the dog of the young man with them. 17 But * Anna his mother wept, and said to His mother weepeth. Tobit, Why hast thou sent a way our son is he not the staff of our hand to minister unto us? 18 Would to God we had not laid money upon money, but that it had been cast away in respect of our son. 19 For that which God hath given us to live with, doth suffice us. 20 Then said Tobit, Be not careful my sister: he shall return in safety, and thy eyes shall see him. 21 For the good Angel doth keep him company, and his journey shall be prosperous and he shall return safe. 22 Then she made an end of weeping. CHAP. VI 2 Tobias delivered from the fish. 8 Raphaél showeth him certain medicines. 19 He conducteth him toward Sarra. 1 ANd as they went on their journey, they came at night to the flood Tigris, & and there abode. Tobias, invaded of a fish, is delivered by the Angel. 2 And when the young man went to wash himself, a fish leapt out of the river, & would have devoured him. 3 Then the Angel said unto him, Take the fish. And the young man took the fish, and drew it to land. 4 To whom the Angel said, Cut the fish, & take the heart, and the liver, and the gall, and put them up surely. 5 So the young man did as the Angel common dead him: and when they had roasted the fish, they ate it: then they both went on their way, till they came to Ecbatane. 6 ¶ Then the young man said to the Angel. Brother Azarias, what availeth the heart, and the liver, and the gall of the fish? 7 And he said unto him, Touching the heart and the liver, if a devil or an evil spirit trouble any, we must make a perfume of this before the man or the woman, and he shall be no more vexed. 8 As for the gall, an oint a man that hath whiteness in his eyes, and he shall be healed, 9 ¶ And when they were come near to Rages, 10 The Angel said to the young man, Brother, to day we shall lodge with Raguel, who is thy cousin: he also hath one only daughter named Sarra: I will speak for her that she may be given thee for a wife. 11 For to thee doth * the right of her pertain, Nomb. 17. 8. & 36. 8 seeing thou alone art remnant of his kindred. 12 And the maid is fair and wise: now therefore hear me, and I will speak to her father, that we may make the marriage when we are returned from Rages: for I know that Raguel can not marry her to another according to the Law of Moses: else he should deserve death, because the right doth rather appertain to thee then to any other man. 13 Then the young man answered the Angel, I have herded, brother Azarias, that this maid hath been given to seven men, who all died in the marriage chamber: 14 And I am the only begotten son of my father, and I am afraid, jest I go into her, and die as the other: for a wicked Spirit loveth her, which hurteth no body, but those which come into her: wherefore I also fear jest I die, and bring my fathers & my mother's life because of me to the grave with sorrow: for they have no other son to bury them. 15 Then the Angel said unto him, Dost thou not remember the precepts which thy Father gave thee, that thou shouldest marry a wife of thy own kindred? wherefore hear me, o my brother: for she shallbe thy wife, neither be thou careful of the evil spirit: for this same night shall she be given thee in marriage. 16 And when thou shalt go into thy bed, thou shalt take of the hot coals for perfumes, and make a perfume of the heart, & of the liver of the fish, 17 Which if the spirit do smell, he will flee away, and never come again any more: but when thou shalt come to her, 〈◊〉 up both of you, and pray to God which is 〈◊〉, who will have pity on you, & save you: fear not, for she is appointed unto thee from the beginning, and thou shalt keep her, and she shall go with thee: moreover I suppose that she shall be are thee children: now when Tobias had herded these things, he loved her, and his heart was effectually joined to her. CHAP. VII. Tobias marrieth Sarra raguel's daughter. 1 ANd when they were come to Ecbatane, Raphael & 〈◊〉 come to Raguel. they came to the house of Raguel: and Sarra met them, and after they had saluted one another, she brought them into the house. 2 Then said Raguel to Edna his wife, How like is this young man to Tobit my cousin? 3 And Raguel asked, Whence are you, my brethren? To whom they said, that they were of the tribe of Nephthalim, and of the captives that dwelled at Nineue. 4 Then he said to them, Do you know Tobit our kinsman? And they said, We know him. Then said he, Is he in good health? 5 And they said, He is both alive, and in good health: and Tobias said, He is my father. 6 Then Raguel leapt, and kissed him, and wept. 7 And blessed him, and said unto him, Thou art the son of a good and honest man but when he had herded that Tobit was blind, he was sorrowful and wept. 8 And like wise Edna his wife, and Sarra his daughter wept. Moreover they received them with a ready mind, & after that they had killed a ram of the flock, they set much meat on the table. Then said Tobias to Raphael, Tobias asketh raguel's daughter to wife. Brother Azarias, put for the those things whereof thou spakest in the way, that this business may be dispatched. 9 So he communicated the matter with Raguel, and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat, and drink and make merry. 10 For it is meet that thou shouldest marry my daughter: nevertheless, I will declare unto thee the truth. 11 I have given my daughter in marriage to seven men, who died that night which they came in unto her: nevertheless, be thou of a good courage and merry. But Tobias said, I will eat nothing here, until you bring her hither, and betrothe her to me. 12 Raguel said then, Marry her then according to the custom? for thou art her cousin, and she is thy. God which is merciful, make this prosperous to you in all good things. 13 Then he called his daughter Sarra, and she came to her father, and he took her by the Raguel giveth his daughter Sarra to Tobias. hand, and gave her for wife to Tobias, saying, Behold, take her after the * Law of Nomb. 36. 6. Moses, and lead her away to thy father: and he blessed them, 14 And called his wife Edna, and he took a book and written a contract, and sealed it. 15 Then they began to eat. 16 After, Raguel called his wife Edna, and said unto her, Sister, prepare another chamber, and bring her in thither. 17 Which when she had done, as he had bidden her, she brought her thither: then (Sarra) wept & her mother wiped away her daughters tears, 18 And said unto her, Be of good comfort, my daughter: the Lord of heaven and earth give thee joy forthies thy sorrow: be of good comfort, my daughter. CHAP. VIII. Tobias driveth away the evil spirit. 4 He prayeth to GOD with his wife. 11 Raguel prepareth a grave for his son in law. 16 Raguel blesseth the Lord 1 ANd when they had supped, they brought Tobias in unto her. 2 And as he went, he remembered the words of Raphael, and took coals for perfumes, Tobias 〈◊〉 Raphael's counsel, as Chap. 6. 7. and put the heart & liver of the fish thereupon, and made a perfume, 3 The which smell when the evil Spirit had smelled, he fled into the “ Or, upmost. utmost parts of Egypt, whom the Angel bound. 4 And after that they were both shut in, Tobias rose out of the bed, and said, Sister, arise and let us pray, that God would have pity on us. 5 Then began Tobias to say, Blessed art Tobias prayer. thou, o God of our fathers, and blessed is thy holy and glorious Name for ever: let the heavens bless thee, and all thy creatures. 6 Thou madest Adam, and gavest him * Eva Gen. 2. 7. his wife for an help, and stay: of them came mankind: thou hast said, It is not good, that a man should be alone: let us make unto him an aid like unto himself. 7 And now, o Lord, I take not this my sister for fornication, but uprightly: therefore grant me mercy, that we may become aged together. 8 And she said with him, Amen. 9 So they slept both that night, & Raguel Raguel, thinking Tobias was dead, made a grave for him. arose, and went and made a grave, 10 Saying, Is not he dead also? 11 But when Raguel was come into his house. 12 He said to his wife Edna, Sand one of the maids, and let themse whether he be alive: if not, that I may bury him, and none know it. 13 So the maid opened the door, and went in, and found them both asleep, 14 And came for thee, and told them that he was alive. 15 Then Raguel praised God, and said, o God, Raguel 〈◊〉 God for Tobias. thou art worthy to be praised with all pure, and holy praise: therefore let thy Saints praise thee with all thy creatures, and let all thy Angels and thy elect praise thee for ever. 16 Thou art to be praised, o Lord: for thou hast made me joyful, & that is not come to me which I suspected: but thou hast dealt with us according to great mercy. 17 Thou art to be praised because thou hast had mercy of two that were the only begotten children of their fathers: grant them mercy, o Lord, (and) finish their life in health with joy and mercy. 28 Then Raguel bade his servants to fill the grave. 19 And he kept the wedding feast fourteen days. 20 For Raguel had said unto him by an oath, that he should not depart before that the fourteen days of the marriage were expired, 21 And then he should take the half of his Raguel 〈◊〉 half of his goods toward the 〈◊〉 ge of his daughters to Tobias. goods and return in safety to his father, and (should have) the rest, when he and his wife were dead. CHAP. IX. Raphaelleadeth Gabael to Tobias marriage. 1 THen Tobias called Raphael, and said unto him, 2 Brother Azarias, take with thee a servant and two camels, & go to Rages of the Medes to Gabael, and bring me the money & bring him to the wedding, 3 For Raguel hath sworn that I shall not depart. 4 But my father 〈◊〉 the days: and if I 〈◊〉 care for 〈◊〉 son. tarry long, he will be very sorry. 5 So Raphael went out and came to Gabael, The Angel goeth on Tobias 〈◊〉 & gave him the hand writing, who brought for the bags which were sealed up, and gave them to him. 6 And in the morning they went forth, both together, and came to the wedding, And Tobias begat his wife with child. CHAP. X. 1 Tobit and his wife think long for their son. 10 Raguel sendeth away Tobias and Sarra. 1 NOw Tobit his father counted every day, and when the days of the journey were expired, and they came not, 2 Tobit said, Are they not mocked? or is not The father & mother are in 〈◊〉 for Tobias 〈◊〉. Gabael dead, and there is no man to give him the money? 3 Therefore he was very sorry. 4 Then his wife said to him, My son is dead, seeing he tarrieth: and she began to bewail him, and said, 5 Now * I care for nothing, my son, since I Chap. 5. 〈◊〉. have lost thee the light of mine eyes. 6 To whom Tobit said, Hold thy peace: be not careful, for he is safe. 7 But she said, Hold thy peace, and deceive me not my son is dead: and she went out every day by the way, which they went, neither did she eat meat on the day time, and did consume whole nights in bewailing her son Tobias until the fourteen days of the wedding were expired, which Raguel had sworn, that he should tarry there. Then Tobias said to Raguel, Let me go: for my father and my mother look no more to see me. 8 But his father in Law said unto him, Tarry with me, and I will sand to thy father, and they shall declare him thy affairs. 9 But Tobias said, Not, but let me go to my father. Raguel giveth Tobias, and his wife leave to depart. 10 Then Raguel arose, and gave him Sarra his wife, and half his goods, as servants, and cattle, and money, 11 And he blessed them, and sent them away, saying, The God of heaven make you, my children, to prospero before I die. 12 And he said to his daughter, Honour thy 〈◊〉 is instructed by her parents. father, and thy mother in Law which are now thy parents, that I may hear good report of thee: and he kissed them. Edna also said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, my dear brother, and grant that I may sethy children of my daughter Sarra, that I may rejoice before the Lord Behold now, I commit to thee my daughter as a pledge: do not entreat her evil. CHAP. XI. 1 The return of Tobias to his father. 9 How he was received. 〈◊〉 His father hath his sight restored and praiseth the Lord 1 AFter these things Tobias went his way, praising God that he had given him a prosperous journey, and blessed Raguel & Edna his wife, and went on his way, till he drew near to Nineue. 2 Then Raphaél said to Tobias, Thou knowest, brother, how thou diddest leave thy Father: 3 Let us haste before thy wife, and prepare The Angel's 〈◊〉 to Tobias. the house, 4 And take in thy hand the gall of the fish. So they went their way, and the dog followed them. 5 Now Anna sat in the way looking for her son, 6 Whom when she saw coming, she said to his father, behold, thy son cometh, and the man that went with him. 7 Then said Raphael, I know, Tobias, that thy father shall receive his sight. 8 Therefore anoint his eyes with the gall, and being pricked therewith, he shall rub 〈◊〉 be and make the whiteness to fall away, and shall see thee, 9 ¶ Then Anna ran forth, and fell on the neck of her son, & said unto him, Seeing I have seen thee, my son, from hence forth I am content to die, and they wept both. 10 Tobit also went forth toward the door, and stumbled, but his son ran unto him, 11 And took hold of his father & sprinkled of the gall on his father's eyes, saying, Be of good hope, my father. 12 And when his eyes began to prick, he rubbed them. 13 And the whiteness peeled away from the cor ners of his eyes, and when he saw his son, he fell upon his neck. 14 And he wept and said, Blessed art thou o Lord, and blessed be thy Name for ever, and blessed be all thy holy Angels. 15 For thou hast scourged me, and hast had pity on me (for) behold, I see my son To bias: and his son, being glad went in, and told his father the great things that had come to pass in Media; 16 Then Tobit went out to meet his daughter in law, rejoicing and praising God to the gate of Nineue: and they which saw him go, marveled, because he had received his sight. 17 But Tobit testified before them all that God had had pity on him. And when he ca came near to Sarra his daughter in law, he blessed her, saying, Thou art welcome, daughter: God be blessed, which hath brought thee unto us & (blessed be) thy father: and there was great ioye among all his brethren which were at Nineue. 18 And Achia charus and Nasbas' his brother son came. 19 And Tobias marriage was kept seven days with great joy. CHAP. XII. 2 Tobias declareth to his father the pleasures that Raphaél had done him. 5 The which he would recompense 11. 15 Raphaéldeclareth that he is an Angel sent of God. 1 THen Tobit called his son Tobias, and said unto him, Provide, my son, wages forth man, which went with thee, & thou must give him more. 2 And he said unto him, O father, it shall not grieve me to give him half of those things which I have brought. 3 For he hath brought me again to thee in safety, and hath made whole my wife, & hath brought me the money, and hath like wise healed thee. 4 Then the old man said, It is due unto him. 5 So he called the Angel, and said unto him, Take half of all that you have brought, and go away in safety. 6 But he took them both a part, and said unto them, Praise God, and confess him, & give him the glory, and praise him for the things which he hath done unto you before all them that live. It is good to praise God, and to exalt his Name, and to show forth his evident works with honour: therefore be not weary to confess him. 7 It is good to keep close the secrets of a King: but it is a honourable to reveal the works of God: do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you. 8 Prayer is good with fasting, and alms, & righteousness. A little with righteousness is better then much with unrighteousness: it is better to give alms then to say up gold. 9 For alms doth deliver from death, and doth purge all sin. Those which exercise alms and righteousness, shallbe filled with life. 10 But they that sin, are enemies to their own life. 11 Surely I will keep close nothing from you: nevertheless, I said it was good to keep close the secret of a King, but that it was honourable to reveal the works of God. 12 Now therefore when thou diddest pray, & Sarra thy daughter in law, I did bring to memory your prayer before the holy one and when thou diddest bury the dead, I was with thee likewise. 13 And when thou waste not grieved to rise He that willbe acceptable to God, must be proved with 〈◊〉. on. up, and leave thy dinner to bury the dead, thy good deed was not hide from me: but I was with thee. 14 And now God hath sent me to heal thee, and Sarra thy daughter in law. 15 I am Raphael one of the seven holy Angels, which present the prayers of the Sain tes, and which go forth before his holy majesty. 16 Then they were both troubled, and fallen upon their face: for they feared. 17 But he said unto them, Fear not, for it shall go well with you: praise God therefore. 18 For I came not of mine own pleasure, but by the good will of your God: wherefore praise him in all ages. 19 * All these days I did appear unto you, Gen. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. & 19 3. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 6. but I did neither eat nor drink, but you saw it in vision. 20 Now therefore give God thanks: for I go up to him that sent me: but writ all things which are done, in a book. 21 And when they rose, they saw him no more. 22 Then they confessed the great and wondered works of God, and how the Angel of the Lord had appeared to them. CHAP. XIII. A thanks giving of Tobit, who exhorteth all to praise the Lord 1 THen Tobit written a prayer of rejoicing and said, Blessed be God that liveth for ever, and (blessed be) his kingdom. 2 * For he doth scourge, and hath pity: he 〈◊〉 32. 19 1. Sam. 2. 6. leadeth to hell, and bringeth up, neither is Wisd. 16. 〈◊〉 there any that can avoid his hand. 3 Confess him before the Gentiles, you children of Israel: for he hath scattered you among them. 4 There declare his greatness, and extol him before all the living: for he is our Lord and our God and our father for ever. 5 He hath scourged us for our iniquities, and will have mercy again, & will gather us out of all nations, among whom we are scattered. 6 If you turn to him with your whole heart, and with your whole mind, & deal uprightly before him, then will he turn unto, and will not hide his face from you but you shall see what he will do with you: therefore confess him with your whole mouth, and praise the Lord of righteousness, & extol the everlasting King. I will confess him in the land of my captivity, and will his power, and greatness to a sinful nation O you sinners, turn and do justice before him, who can tell if he will receive you to mercy, and have pity on you? 7 I will extol my God. and my soul (shall praise) the King of heaven, and shall rejoice in his greatness. 8 Let all men speak, and let all praise him for his righteousness. 9 O Jerusalem the holy city, he will scourge thee for thy children works, but he will have pity again on the sons of righteous men. 10 Give praise to the Lord duly, & praise the everlasting King, that his tabernacle may be builded in thee again with joy, and let him make joyful there in thee those that are captives, and love in thee for ever those that be miserable. 11 Many nations shall come from far to the Name of the Lord God, with gifts in their hands (even) gifts to the King of heaven: all generations shall praise thee, and give signs of joy. 12 Cursed are all they, which hath thee: but blessed are they for ever which love thee. 13 Rejoice, and be glad for the children of the just for they shallbe gathered, & shall bless the Lord of the just. 14 Blessed are they which love thee: for they shall rejoice in thy peace. Blessed are they which have been sorrowful for all thy scourges: for they shall rejoice for thee, when they shall see all thy glory, and shall rejoice for ever. 15 Let my soul bless God the great King. 16 For jerusalem shallbe built up with sapphires, and emeralds, and thy walls with precious stones, and thy towers, and thy bulwarks with pure gold. 17 And the streets of Jerusalem shall be paved with beral, and carbuncle, and stones of “ Or 〈◊〉. “ Or, praise 〈◊〉 the Lord Ophir. 18 And all her streets shall say, Halleluiah, & they shall praise (him) saying, Blessed be God “ That is, jerusalem. which hath extolled it for ever. CHAP. XIIII. 4 Lessons of Tobit to his son. 5 He prophesieth the destruction of Nineue. 7 And the restoring of Jerusalem and the Temple. 13 The death of Tobit, and his wife. 16. Tobias age and death. 1 SO Tobit made an end of praising God. 2 And he was eight and fifty year old when he lost his sight, which was restored to him after eight year, and he gave alms, and he continued to fear the Lord God, and to praise him. 3 And when he was very aged, he called his son, and six of his sons sons, and said to him, My son, take thy children [for behold, I am aged, & am ready to depart out of this life.] 4 Go into Media, my son: for I believe that those things which jonas the Prophet spoke of Nineue, that it shall be destroyed, (and) for a time peace shall rather be in Media, and that our brethren shall be scattered in the earth from that good land, and jerusalem shall be desolate, and the House of God in it shall be burned, and shall be desolate for a time. 5 Yet again God * will have pity on them Ezra, 3. 8. & 6. 14. and bring them again into the land where they shall build a Temple, but not like to the first, until the times of that age be fulfilled, which being finished, they shall return from every place out of captivity, and build up Jerusalem gloriously, and the house of GOD shall be built in it for ever with a glorious building, as the Prophets have spoken thereof. 6 And all nations shall turn, and fear the Lord God truly, & shall bury their idols. 7 So shall all nations praise the Lord, and his people shall confess God, and the Lord shall exalt his people, and all those which love the Lord in truth & justice, shall rejoice, and those also which show mercy to our brethren. 8 And now, my son, depart out of Nineue, because that those things which the Prophet jonas spoke, shall surely come to pass. 9 But keep thou the Law, and the commandments, and show thyself merciful and just that it may go well with thee. 10 And bury me honestly, and thy mother with me: but tarry no longer at Nineue. Remember, my son, how a man handled Achiacharus that brought him up, how out of light he brought him into darkness, and how he rewarded him again: yet Achiacharus was saved, but the other had his reward: for he went down into darkness. Manasses gave alms, & escaped the snare of death, which they had set for him, but Aman fallen into the snare and perished. 11 Wherefore now, my son, consider what alms doth, and how righteousness doth deliver. When he had said these things, “ Or, his soul 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the bed he gave up the ghost in the bed, being an hundredth and eight and fifty year old, and he buried him honourably. 12 And when Anna was dead, he buried her with his father: but Tobias went with his wife and children to Ecbatane to Raguel his father in law. 13 Where he become old with honour, and he buried his father and mother in Law honourably, and he inherited their substance and Tobits his father. 14 And he died at Ecbatane in Media, being an hundredth and seven & twenty year old. 15 But before he died, he herded of the destruction of Nineue, which was taken by Nabuchodonosor and Assuerus, and before his death, he rejoiced for Nineue. JUDETH. CHAP. I 1 The building of Ecbatane. 5 Nabuchodonosor made war against Arphaxed & overcame him. 12 He threateneth them that would not help him. 1 IN the twelft year of the reign of Nabuchodonosor who reigned in Nineue the great City [in the days of Arphaxed, which reigned over the Medes in Ecbatane, 2 And built in Ecbatane the walls round about, of hewn stone, three cubits broad, and six cubits long, and made the height of the wall seventy cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits. 3 And made the towers thereof in the gates of it of an hundredth cubits, & the breadth thereof in the foundation 〈◊〉 cubits, 4 And made the gates thereof, even gates that were lifted up on high, seventy cubits, and the breadth of them forty cubits, for the going forth of his mighty armies, and forth setting in array of his 〈◊〉.] 5 Even in those days, King Nabuchodonosor made war with King 〈◊〉 in the great field, which is the field in the coasts of Ragau. 6 Then came unto him all they that dwelled in the mountains, & all that dwelled by Euphrates, and Tigris and Hydaspes, and the country of Arioch the King of the Elymeans, and very many nations assembled themselves to the battle of the sons of Chelod. 7 And Nabuchodonosor King of the Assyrians sent unto all that dwelled in Persia, and to all that dwelled in the West, and to those that dwelled in Cilicia, and Damascus, and Libanus and Antilibanus, & to all that dwelled upon the sea coast, 8 And to the people, that are in Carmel, and Galaad, and the hire Galilee, and the great field of Esdrelam, 9 And to all that were in Samaria, and the cities thereof, and beyond Jordan unto Jerusalem, and Beta'en, and Chellus, and Cades, and the river of Egypt, and Taphnes, and 〈◊〉 and all the land of Gesém. 10 Unto one come to Tanis, and Memphis, & to all the inhabitants of Egypt, and to one come to the mountains of Ethiopia. 11 But all the inhabitants of this country did not pass for the commandment of Nabuchodonosor King of the Assyrians, neither would they come with him to the battle, for they did not fear him: yea, he was before them as one man: therefore they sent away his ambassadors from them without effect, and with dishonour. 12 Therefore Nabuchodonosor was very angry with all this country, and swore by his throne and kingdom that he would surely be avenged upon all those coasts of Cilicia and Damascus, and Syria, & that he would slay with the sword all the inhabitants of the land of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and all judea, and all, that were in Egypt, till one come to the borders of the two seas. 13 Then he marched in battle array with his power against King Arphaxad in the seventeenth year, and he prevailed in his battle for he over three we all the power of Arphaxad, and all his horse men, 〈◊〉 all his chariots. 14 And he wan his cities, and came unto Ecbatane, and took the towers, and spoilt the streets thereof, and turned the beauty thereof into shame. 15 He took also Arphaxad in the mountains of Ragau, and smote him through with his darts and destroyed him utterly that day, 16 So he returns afterward to Nineue, both he and all his company with a very great multitude of 〈◊〉 of war, and there he passed the time, and banqueted, both he, and his army an hundredth and twenty days. CHAP. II 1 Nabuchodonosor commanded presumptuously that all people should be brought in subjection, 6 And 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 those that disobeyed him. 15 The preparation of Olophernes army. 23 The conquest of his enemies. 1 ANd in the eighteenth year, the two and twentieth (day) of the first month, there was talk in the house of Nabuchodonosor King of the Assyrians, that he should avenge himself on all the earth, as he had spoken. 2 So he called unto him all his officers & all his nobles, and communicated with them his secret counsel, & set before them with his own mouth all the malice of the earth. 3 Then they decreed to destroy all flesh, that had not obeyed the commandment of his mouth. 4 And when he had ended his counsel, Nabuchodonosor King of the Assyrians called 〈◊〉 his chief captain, and which was next unto him, and said unto him, 5 Thus says the great King, the Lord of the whole earth, Behold, thou shalt go forth from my presence, and take with thee men that trust in their own strength, of footmen, an hundredth and twenty thousand, & the number of horses with their riders, twelve thousand. 6 And thou shalt go against all the West country, because they desobeied my commandment. 7 And thou shalt declare unto them, that they prepared for me the land and the water: for I will go forth in my wrath against them and will cover the whole face of the earth with the feet of mine army, and I will give them as a spoil unto them, 8 So that their wounded shall fill their valleys and their rivers, & the flood shall overflow, being filled with their dead. 9 And I will bring their captivity to the utmost parts of all the earth. 10 Thou therefore shalt depart hence, and take up for me all their country: & if they yield unto thee, thou shalt reserve them for me until the day that I rebuke them. 11 But concerning them that rebel, let not thy eye spare them, but put them to death: and spoil them wheresoever thou goest. 12 For as I live, and the power of my kingdom, whatsoever I have spoken, that will I do by mine hand, 13 And take thou heed that thou transgress not any of the commandments of thy Lord but accomplish them fully, as I have commanded thee, and differre not to do them, 14 ¶ Then Olofernes went for the from the presence of his Lord, and called all the governors, and captains, and officers of the army of 〈◊〉, 15 And he mustered the choose men for the battle, as his Lord had commanded him, unto an hundredth and twenty thousand, & twelve thousand archers on horse back. 16 And he set them in array according to the manner of setting a great army in array. 17 And he took camels & asses for their burdens, a very great number, and sheep, and oxen, and goats without number for their provision, 18 And victual for every man of the army, & very much gold and silver out of the King's house. 19 Then he went for the and all his power, to go before in the voyage of King Nabuchodo nosor, and to cover all the face of the earth Westward, with their charets, and horsemen, and choose footmen. 20 A great multitude also of sundry sorts, came with them like grasshoppers, and like the gravel of the earth: for the multitude was without number. 21 And they went forth of Nineue three days journey toward the country of 〈◊〉, and pitched from Bectileth near the mountain which is at the left hand of the upper Cilicia. 22 Then he took all his army, his 〈◊〉 and horsemen, and charets, and went from thence into the mountains. 23 And he destroyed Phud and Lud, and spoiled all the children of Rasses, and the children of Ishmael, which were toward the wilderness at the South of the Chelians. 24 Then he went over Euphrates: and went through Mesopotamia, & destroyed all the high cities that were upon the river of Arbo nai, until one come to the sea. 25 And he took the borders of Cilicia and destroyed all that resisted him, and came to the borders of japhet, which were toward the South and over against Arabia. 26 He compassed also all the children of Madian, and burned up their tabernacles, and spoiled their lodges. 27 Then he went down into the country of Damascus, in the time of wheat harvest & burned up all their fields, and destroyed their flocks, and the herds he rob their cities, and spoiled their country, & smote all their young men with the edge of the sword. 28 Therefore fear and trembling fell upon all the inhabitants of the sea coast, which were in Sidon and Tyrus, and them that dwelled in Sur and Ocina, and all that dwelled in jemna an: and they that dwelled in Azotus and Ascalon feared him greatly. CHAP. III The people subject to Olofernes. 8 He destroyed their gods that Nabuchodonosor might only be worshipped. 1 SO they sent ambassadors to him with message of peace, saying. 2 Behold, we are the servants of Nabucho donosor the great King: we lie down before thee use us as shallbe good in thy sight 3 Behold, our houses and all our places, and all our fields of wheat, and our flocks, & our herds, and all our lodges and tabernacles lie before thy face: use them as it pleaseth thee, 4 Behold, even our cities and the inhabitants thereof are thy servants come: and take them, as seemeth good to thee. 5 ¶ So the men came to Olofernes, and decla read unto them after this manner. 6 Then came he down toward the sea coast both he and his army, and set garrisons in the high cities, and took out of them choose men of the war. 7 So they and all the country round about received them, with crowns, with dances, and with timbrels, 8 Yet he broke down all their borders, and cut down their woods: for it was enjoined him to destroy all the gods of the land, that all nations should worship Nabuchodo nosor only, and that all tongues and tribes should call upon him as God. 9 Also he came against Esdraelon, near unto judea, over against the great strait of judea. 10 And he pitched between 〈◊〉, and a city of the Scythians, and there he tarried a month, that he might assembie all the baggage of his army. CHAP. four The Israelites were afraid and defended their country. 6 Ioacim the Priest writeth to Bethulia, that they should for 〈◊〉 themselves. 9 They 〈◊〉 to the Lord, and humbled themselves before him. 1 NOw the children of Israel that dwelled in judea, herded all that Olofernes the chief captain of Nabuchodonosor King of the Assyrians had done to the nations, & how he had spoilt all their temples, and brought them to nought. 2 Therefore they feared greatly his presence, and were troubled for Jerusalem, and for the Temple of the Lord their God. 3 For they were newly returned from the captivity and of late all the people was as sembled in judea, and the vessels and the all tar of the House had been sanctified because of the pollution. 4 Therefore they sent into all the coasts of Samaria, and the villages, and to Bethoro, and Belmen, and jericho, and to Choba, & Esora, and to the valley of Salém. 5 And took all the tops of the high mountains, and walled the villages that were in them, and put in victuals for the provision of wars: for their fields were of late reaped. 6 Also Ioacim the high Priest which was in though se 〈◊〉 in Jerusalem, written to them that dwelled in Bethulia and Betomestham, which is over against 〈◊〉 toward the open country near to Dothaim: 7 Exhorting them to keep the passages of the mountains: for by them there was an entry into judea, and it was easy to let them that would come up, because the passage was straight for two men at the most. 8 And the children of Israel did as joacim the high Priest had commanded them with the Ancients of all the people of Israel, which dwelled at Jerusalem. 9 Then cried every man of Israel to God with great fervency, and their souls with great affection. 10 Both they, and their wives, and their children and their cattle, and every stranger & hireling, and their boght servants put sackcloth upon their loins. 11 Thus every man and woman, and the children, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fallen before the Temple, and sprinkled 〈◊〉 up on their heads, and spread out their sackcloth before the face of the Lord also they put sackcloth about the altar. 12 And cried to the God of Israel, all with one consent most earnestly, that he would not give their children for a pray, and their wives for a spoil, and the cities of their inheritance to destruction, & the Sanctuary to 〈◊〉 and reproach, and unto derision to the heathen. 13 So God herded their prayers, and looked upon their affliction: for the people fasted many days in all judea and Jerusalem before the Sanctuary of the Lord almighty. 14 And Ioacim the Priest, and all the Priests that stood before the Lord, and ministered unto the Lord, had their loins gird with sackcloth, and offered the continual burned offering, with prayers and the free gifts of the people, 15 And had ashes on their mitres, and cried unto the Lord with all their power for grace, and that he would look upon all the house of Israel. CHAP. V. Achior the Ammonite doth declare to Olofernes of the manner of the Israelites. 1 THen was it declared to Olofernes the chief captain of the army of Assur, that the children of Israel had prepared for war, and had shut the passages of the mountains, and had walled all the tops of the high hills, and had laid impediments in the champion country. 2 Where with he was very angry, and called all the princes of Moab, and the captains of Ammon, and all the governors of the sea coast. 3 And he said unto them, Show me, o you sons of Chanaan, who is this people that dwelleth in the mountains? and what are the cities that they inhabit? and what is the multitude of their army and wherein is their strength and their power? and what King or captain is raised among them over their army? 4 And why have they determined not to come to meet me, more than all the inhabi inhabitants of the West? 5 ¶ Then * said Achior the captain of all Chap. 11. 7. the sons of Ammon, Let my lord hear the word of the mouth of his servants, & I will declare unto thee the truth concerning this people, that devil in these mountains, near where thou remainest, and there shall no lic come out of the mouth of thy servant. 6 This people come of the stock of the Chaldeans. 7 And * they dwelled before in Mesopotamia, Gen. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. because they would not follow the gods of their fathers, which were in the land of Chaldea. 8 But they went out of the way of their ancestor's and worshipped the God of heaven the God whom they knew: so they cast them out from the face of their gods, and they fled in Mesopotamia, and sojourned there many days. 9 Then * their God commanded them to depart 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. from the place where they sojourned and to go into the land of Chanaan where they dwelled, and were increased with gold and silver, and with very much cattle. 10 But when a famine covered all the land of Chanaan, they went down into Egypt, & dwelled there till they returned, and become there a great multitude, so that one cold not number their lineage. 11 * Therefore the King of Egypt rose up against Exod. 1 8. them, and used deceit against them, and brought them low with labouring in brick, and made them slaves. 12 Then they cried unto their God, & he smo te all the land of Egypt with incurable pla Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. gues: so the * Egyptians cast them out of their sight. 13 And * God dried the read Sea in their presence, Exod. 14. 21. 14 And * brought them in to mount Sina and Exod. 19 1. Cades barn, and cast forth all that dwelled in the wilderness. 15 So they dwelled in the land of the Amorites, and they destroyed by their strength all them of Esebon, and passing over jordan, they inherited all the mountains. 16 And they * cast forth before them the jos 12. 〈◊〉. Canaanites and the Pheresites, and the jebusites, and them of Sichem, and all the Gergesites, and they dwelled in that country many days. 17 And while they sinned not before their God, they prospered, because the God that hated iniquity, was with them. judg. 〈◊〉, 12, & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 18 But * when they departed from the way which he appointed them, they were destroyed in many battles after a wondered 2. King. 25, 〈◊〉. sort, * and were led captives into a land that was not there's: & the Temple of their God was cast to the ground and their cities were taken by the enemies. Ezr. 8. 1. 19 But * now they are turned to their God, & are come up from the scattering wherein they were scattered, and have possessed Jerusalem, where their Temple is, and devil in the mountains which were desolate. 20 Now therefore, my lord and governor if there be any fault in this people, so that they have sinned against their God, let us consider that this shallbe their ruin, & let us go up, and we shall over come them. 21 But if there be none iniquity in this people let my lord pass by, jest their Lord defend them, and their God before them, and we become a reproach before all the world. 22 ¶ And when Achior had finished these sayings, all the people, standing round about the tent, murmured: and the chief men of Olofernes, and all that dwelled by the sea side and in Moab, speak that he should 〈◊〉 him. 23 For (say they) we fear not to meet the children of Israel: for lo, it is a people that have no strength nor power against a mighty army. 24 Let us therefore go up, o lord Olofernes, & they shallbe meat for thy whole army. CHAP. VI Olofernes blasphemeth God whom Achior confessed. 14 Achior is delivered into the hands of them of 〈◊〉. 18 The Bethulians cry unto the Lord 1 ANd when the tumult of the men that were about the counsel, was ceased, Olofernes, the chief captain of the army of Assur, said unto Achior before all the people of the strangers, and before all the children of Moab, and of them that were hired of Ephraim. 2 Because thou hast prophesied among us to day, and hast said that the people of Ierusalém is able to fight, * because their God will Chap. 5 〈◊〉. descend them: and who is god but Nabucho donosor? 3 He will sand his power, and will destroy them from the face of the earth, and their God shall not deliver them: but we his servants will destroy them as one man: for they are not able to sustain the power of our horses. 4 For we will tread them under feet with them and their mountains shallbe drunken with their blood, and their fields shallbe filled with their dead bodies, and their footsteps shall not be able to stand before us: but they shall utterly perish. 5 The King Nabuchodonosor, lord of all the earth, hath said, even he hath said, None of my words shallbe in vain. 6 And thou Achior an hireling of Ammon, be cause thou hast spoken these words in the day of thy iniquity, thou shalt see my face no more from this day until I take vengeance of that people that is come out of Egypt. 7 And then shall the iron of mine army, and the multitude of them that serve me, pass through thy sides, and thou shalt fall among their slain, when I shall put them to flight. 8 And my servants shall carry thee into the mountains, and they shall leave thee at one of the high cities but thou shalt not perish, till thou be destroyed with them. 9 And if thou persuade thyself in thy mind, that they shall not be taken, let not thy countenance fall: I have spoken it, and none of my words shallbe in vain. 10 Then commanded Olofernes them concerning Achior, that they should bring him to Bethulia, and deliver him into the hands of the children of Israel. 11 So his servants took him, and brought him out of the camp into the plain: and they went out from the mids of the plain in to the mountains, & came unto the fountains that were under Bethulia. 12 And when the men of the city saw them from the top of the mountain, they took their armour, and went forth of the city unto the top of the mountain, even all the throwers with slings, and kept them from coming up, by casting stones against them. 13 But they went privily under the hill, and bound Achior, and left him lying at the foot of the hill, and returned to their lord, 14 Then the Israelites came down from their city, and stood about him, and loosed him & brought him into Bethulia, and presented him to the governors of their city. 15 Which were in those days, Ozias the son of Micha, of the tribe of Simeon, & Cha bris the son of Gothoniel, and Charmis the son of Melchiel. 16 And they called together all the Ancients of the city, and all their youth ran together, and their women to the assembly: and they set Achior in the mids of all their people. Then Ozias asked him of that which was done. 17 And he answered & declared unto them the words of the counsel of Olofernes, & all the words that he had spoken in the mids of the princes of Assur, and what soever Olofernes had spoken proudly against the house of Israel. 18 Then the people fell down and worshipped God, and cried unto God, saying. 19 O Lord God of heaven, behold their pri de, and have mercy on the baseness of our people, & behold this day the face of those that are sanctified unto thee. 20 Then they comforted Achior, and praised him greatly. 21 And Ozias took out of the assembly into his house, and made a feast to the Elders, & they called on the God of israel all that night for help. CHAP. VII. 1 Olofernes doth besiege Bethulia. 8 The counsel of the Idumeans and other against the 〈◊〉. 23 The Bethulians murmur against their governors 〈◊〉 lack of water. 1 THe next day, Olofernes commanded all his army and all his people, which were come to take his part, that they should remove their camps against Bethulia, and that they should take all the straits of the hill, and to make war against the 〈◊〉 of Israel. 2 Then their strong men removed their camps in that day, and the army of the men of war was an hundredth thousand and seventy footmen, and twelve thousand horsemen, beside the baggage and other men that were afore among them, a very great multitude. 3 And they camped in the plain near unto Bethulia, by the fountain, and they spread abroad toward Dothaim unto Belbaim, & and in length from Bethulia unto Ciamon, which is over against Esdraelom. 4 Now the children of Israel, when they saw the multitude, were greatly troubled, and said every one to his neighbour, Now will they shut up all the whole earth: for ne there the high moutaines nor the 〈◊〉, nor the hills are able to abide their burden. 5 Then every one took his weapons of war and burning fires in their towers, they remained and watched all that night. 6 But in the second day, Olofernes brought forth all his horsemen in the sight of the children of Israel, which were in Bethulia. 7 And viewed the passages up to their city, and came to the 〈◊〉 of their waters and took them and set garrisons of men of war over then, and removed toward his people. 8 Then came unto him all the 〈◊〉 of the children of Esau, and all the governors of the people of Moab, and all the captains of the sea coast, and said. 9 Let our captain now hear a word, jest an inconvenience come in thy army. 10 For this people of the children of Israel do not trust in their spears, but in the height of the mountains, wherein they devil, be cause it is not easy to come up to the tops of their mountains. 11 Now therefore, my lord, fight not against them in battelaray, and there shall not so much as one man of thy people perish. 12 Remain in thy campt, and kept all the & & Word & & of thy army, and let thy men keep still the water of the country, that cometh forth at the foot of the mountain. 13 For all the inhabitants of Bethulia have their water thereof: so shall thirst kill them and they shall give up their city: and we and our people will go up to the tops of the mountains that are near, and will camp upon them, and watch that none go out of the city. 14 So they and their wives, and their children shallbe consumed with famine, and before the sword come against them, they shallbe overthrown in the streets where they dwell. 15 Thus shalt thou tender them an evil reward because they rebelled and obeyed not thy person peaceably. 16 And these words pleased Olofernes and all his soldiers, and he appointed to do as they had spoken. 17 So the camp of the children of Ammon departed, and with them five thousand of the Assyrians, and they pitched in the valley, and tok the waters, and the fountains of the waters of the children of Israel, 18 Then the children of Esau went up with the children of Ammon, and camped in the mountains over against Dothaim, & they sent some of themselves toward the South and toward the East, over against Rebel, which is near unto Chusi, that is upon the river Mochmur: and the rest of the army of the Assyrians camped in the field, and covered the whole land: for their tents and their baggage were pitched in a wondered great place. 19 Then the children of Israel cried unto the Lord their God, because their heart failed: for all their enemies had compassed them about, and there was no way to escape out from among them. 20 Thus all the company of Assur remained about them, both their footmen, chariots and horsemen, four and thirty days: so that even all the places of their waters failed all the inhabitants of Bethulia. 21 And the cisterns were empty, & they had not water enough to drink for one day: for they gave them to drink by measure. 22 Therefore their children swoned, & their wives and young men failed for thirst, & fell down in the streets of the city, and by the passages of the gates, and there was no strength in them. 23 Then all the people assembled to Ozias, & to the chief of the city, both young men & women, and children, and cried with a loud voice, and said before all the Elders, 24 The * Lord judge between us and you: for you have done us great injury, in that you have not required peace of the children of Assur. 25 For now we have no helper: but God hath sold us into their hands, that we should be thrown down before them with thirst and great destruction. 26 Now therefore call them together, and deliver the whole city for a spoil to the people of Olofernes, and to all his army. 27 For it is better for us to be made a spoil unto them, then to die for thirst: for we will be his servants that we may live, and not see the death of our infants before our eyes, nor our wives, nor our children to dye. 28 We take to witness against you the heaven and the earth, and our God and Lord of our fathers, which punisheth us, according to our sins & the sins of our fathers, that he lay not these things to our charge. 29 Then there was a great cry of all with one consent in the mids of the assembly and they cried unto the Lord God with a loud voice. 30 Then said Ozias to them, Brethren, be of good courage let us wait yet five days, in the which space the Lord our God may tur ne his mercy toward us: for he will not forsake us in the end. 31 And if these days pass, & there come not help unto us, I will do according to your word. 32 So he separated the people, every one unto their charge, & they went unto the walls and towers of their city, and sent their wives and their children into their houses, & they were very low brought in the city. CHAP. VIII. The parentage, life and conversation of Judith. 11 She rebuketh the faintenes of the governors. 12 She showeth that they should not tempt God, but wait upon him for secure. 33 Her enterprise against the enemies. 1 NOw at that time, Judith herded thereof which was the daughter of Merari the son of Ox, the son of joseph, the son of Oziel, the son of Elcia, the son of Ananias, the son of Gedeon the son of Raphaim, the son of Acito, the son of Eliu, the son of Eliab, the son of Nathanael, the son of Samuel, the son of Salasadai, the son of Israel. 2 And Manasses was her husband, of her stock and kindred, who died in the barely harvest. 3 For as he was diligent over them that bound sheaves in the field, the heat came upon his head, and he fell upon his bed, & dyedin in the city of Bethulia, & they buried him with his fathers in the field between Dothaim and Balamo. 4 So Judith was in her house a widow three years and fouremoneths'. 5 And she made her a tent upon her house, and put on sackcloth on her loins, and ware her widows apparel. 6 And she fasted all the days of her widowhood, save the day before the Sabbath and the Sabbaths, and the day before the new moons, & in the feasts & solemn days of the house of Israel. 7 She was also of a goodly countenance & very beautiful to behold, & her husband Manassés had left her gold and silver, and men servants, and maid servants, and cattle, and possessions, where she remained. 8 And there was none that cold bring an evil report of her: for she feared God greatly, 9 Now when she herded the evil words of the people against the governor, because they fainted for lack of waters [for Judith had herded all the words that Ozias had spoken unto them, and that he had * sworn unto Chap. 7. 〈◊〉. them to deliver the city unto the Assyrians within five days] 10 Then she sent her maid that had the government of all things that she had, to call Ozias & Chabris and Charmis the Ancients of the City. 11 And they came unto her, and she said unto them, Hear me, o you governors of the in habitants of Bethulia: for your words that you have spoken before the people this day are not right, touching this oath which you made and pronounced between God and you, and have promised to deliver the city to the enemies, unless within these days the Lord turn to help you. 12 And now who are you that have tempted God this day, & set yourselves in the place of God among the children of men? 13 So now you seek the Lord almighty, but you shall never know any thing. 14 For you cannot find out the depth of the heart of man, neither can you perceive the things that he thinketh them how can you search out God, that hath made all these things, and know his mind, or comprehend his purpose? Nay my brethren, provoke not the Lord our God to anger. 15 For if he will not help us within these five days, he hath power to defend us when he will, even every day, or to destroy us be fore our enemies. 16 Do not you therefore bind the counsels of the Lord our God: for God is not as man that he may be threatened neither as the son ne of man to be brought to judgement. 17 Therefore let us wait for salvation of him and call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice if it please him. 18 For there appeareth none in our age, neither is there any now in these days, neither tribe, nor family, nor people, nor city among us which worship the gods made with hand, as hath been afore time. jud. 2. 11. & 4. 1. and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 19 For * the which cause ourfathers were given to the sword, and for a spoil, & had a great fall before our enemies. 20 But we know none other God: therefore we trust that he will not despise us, not any of our lineage. 21 neither when we shallbe taken, shall judea be so famous for our Sanctuary shallbe spoilt and he will require the profanation thereof at our mouth. 22 And the fear of our brethren, and the captivity of the country, and the desolation of our inheritance will he turn upon our heads among the Gentiles, wheresoever we shallbe in bondage, & we shallbe an offence & a reproach to all them that possess us. 23 For our servitude shall not be directed by favour, but the Lord our God shall turn it to dishonour. 24 Now therefore, o brethren, let us show an example to our brethren, because their hearts depend upon us, and the Sanctuary and the House, and the altar rest upon us. 25 Moreover, let us give thanks to the Lord our God, which trieth us even as he didour fathers. 26 Remember what things he did to * Abraham, 〈◊〉. 22. 〈◊〉. Gen. 28. 7 & how he tried Isaac, & all that he did to * jacob in Mesopotamia of Syria when he kept the sheep of Laban his mother's brother. 27 For he hath not tried us as he did them to the examination of their hearts, neither doth he take vengeance on us, but the Lord punisheth for instruction them that come near to him. 28 ¶ Then said Ozias to her, All that thou hast spoken, hast thou spoken with a good heart: and there is none that is able to resist thy words. 29 For it is not to day that thy wisdom is known: but from the beginning of thy life all the people have known thy wisdom: for the device of thy is good. 30 But the people were very thirsty, and compelled us to do unto them, as we have spoken, and have brought us to an oath which we may not transgress. 31 Therefore now pray for us, because thou art an holy woman that the Lord may sand us rain to fill our cisterns, and that we may faint no more. 32 Then said Judith unto them, Hear me, & I will do a thing, which shallbe declared in all generations, to the children of our nation. 33 You shall stand this night in the gate, and I will go forth with mine hand maid: and within the days that you have promised to deliver the city to our enemies, the Lord will visit israel by mine hand. 34 But inquire not you of mine act: for I will not declare it unto you, till the things be finished that I do. 35 Then said Ozias and the princes unto her, Go in peace, and the Lord God be before thee, to take vengeance on our enemies. 36 So they returned from the tent, and went to their wards. CHAP. IX. 1 Judith humbleth herself before the Lord, and maketh her prayers for the deliverance of her people. 7 Against the pride of the Assyrians. 11 God is the help of the humble. 1 THen Judith fell upon her face, and put ashes upon her head, and put of the sackcloth wherewith she was clothed, And about the time that the incense of that evening was offered in jerusalem in the How see of the Lord, Judith cried with a loud voice, and said. Gen. 34. 〈◊〉. 2 O Lord God of my father * Simeon to who me thou gavest a sword to take vengeance of the strangers which opened the women be of the maid, and defiled her, and discovered the thigh with shame, and polluted the womb to reproach [for thou haddest commanded that it should not so be. 3 Yet they did things for the which thou gavest their princes to the slaughter, for they were deceived and washed their beds with blood] & hast stricken the servants with the governors, and the governors upon their thrones. 4 And hast given their wives for a pray and their daughters to be captives, & all their spoils for a botie to the children that thou lovedst which were moved with thy zeal, and abhorred the pollution of their blood and called upon thee for aid, o God, o my God, hear me also a widow. 5 For thou hast wrought the things afore, & these, and the things that shallbe after, and thou considerest the things that are present, and the things that are to come. 6 For the things which thou dost purpose are present, and say, Behold, we are here: for all thy ways are ready, and thy judgements are foreknown. 7 Behold, the Assyrians are multiplied by their power they have exalted themselves with horses and horsemen: they glory in the strength of their foremen they trust in shield, spare and bow, and 〈◊〉, and do not know that thou art the Lord that breakest the battles the Lord is thy Name. 8 Break thou their strength by thy power & break their force by thy wrath: for they have purposed to defile thy Sanctuary, & to pollute the tabernacle where thy glorious Name rests, and to cast down with weapons the horns of the altar. 9 Behold their pride, and sand thy wrath upon their heads give into mine hand which am a widow, the strength that I have conceived. 10 Smite by the deceit of my lips the servant jud. 4. 21. &. 5. 〈◊〉 with the prince, and the prince with the servant: abbate their height by the hand of a woman. jud. 7. 2. 11 * For thy power standeth not in the multitude, 2. Chro. 14. 11. & 6. 〈◊〉 & 20. 6. nor thy might in strong men: but thou o Lord, art the help of the humble and lit le once, the defender of the weak, and the protector of them that are forsaken, & the Saviour of them that are without hope. 12 Surely, surely (thou) art the God of my father, and the God of the inheritance of israel the Lord of heaven and earth, the crea for of the waters, the King of all creatures hear thou my prayer. 13 And grant me words a craft: and a wound and a stroke against them that enterprise cruel things against thy covenant, and against thy holy House, and against the top of Zion, and against the house of the possession of thy children. 14 Show evidently among all thy people, and all the tribes, that they may know that thou art the God of all power and strength and that there is none other that defendeth the people of Israel, but thou. CHAP. X. 1 Judith decketh herself and goeth forth city. 11 She is taken of the watch of the Assyrians and brought to Olofernes. 1 NOw after she had ceased to cry unto the God of Israel, and had made an end of all these words 2 She rose where she had fallen down, and called her maid, and went down into the house, in the which she abode in the Sabbath days and in the feast days. 3 And putting away the sack clot where with she was clad, and putting of the garments of her widowhood, she washed her body with water, & anointed it with much ointment, & dressed the here of her head and put attire upon it, and put on her garments of gladness, wherewith she was clad during the life of Man asses her husband. 4 And she put slippers on her feet, and put on bracelets, & sleeves, and rings, and earrings, and all her ornaments, and she decked herself bravely to allure the eyes of all men that should see her. 5 Then she gave her maid a bottle of 〈◊〉 and a pot of oil, and filled ascrippe with flower, and with dry figs, and with fine bread: so she lapped up all these things together and laid them upon her. 6 Thus they went for the to the gate of the city of Bethulia, and found standing there Ozias, and the ancients of the city, Chabris and Charmis. 7 And when they saw her that her face was changed, and that her garment was changed, they marveled greatly at her wondered beauty, and said unto her, 8 The God, the God of our fathers give thee favour, and accomplish thy enterprises to the glory of the children of Israel, and to the exaltation of Jerusalem. Then they worshipped God. 9 And she said unto them, Command the gates of the city to be opened unto me, that I may go forth to accomplish the things which you have spoken to me. So they commanded the young men to open unto her, as she had spoken. 10 And when they had done so, Judith went out, she and her maid with her, and the men of the City looked after her, until she was go down the mountain, and till she had passed the valley, and cold see her no more. 11 Thus they went straight forth in the valley, and the first watch of the Assyrians met her, 12 And took her, and asked her, Of what people art thou? and whence comest thou? and whether goest thou? And she said, I am a woman of the Hebrews, and am fled from them: for they shallbe given you to be consumed. 13 And I come before Olofernes, the chief captain of your army, to declare him true things, and I will show before him the way whereby he shall go and win all the mountains, without losing the body or life of any of his men. 14 Now when the men herded her words, & beheld her countenance, they wondered greatly at her beauty, and said unto her, 15 Thou hast saved thy life, in that thou hast hasted to come down to the presence of our Lord: now therefore come to his tent, and some of us shall conduct thee until they have deliured thee in to his hands. 16 And when thou standest before him, be not afraid in thy heart, but show unto him according as thou hast to say, and he will in treat thee well. 17 Then they chose out of them an hundredth men, and prepared a chariot for her and her maid, and brought her to the tent of Olofernes. 18 Then there was a running to and fro, throughout the camp: for her coming was bruited among the tents: & they came and stood round about her: for she stood without the tent of Olofernes until they had declared unto him concerning her. 19 And they marveled at her beauty, and wondered at the children of israel because of her, and every one said unto his neighbour, Who would despise this people, that have among them such women? surely it is not good that one man of them be left: for if they should remain, they might deceive the whole earth. 20 Then Olofernes guard went out, and all his servants, and they brought her into the tent. 21 Now Olofernes rested upon his bed under a canopy, which was woven with purple and gold and emeralds, and precious stones. 22 So they showed him of her, and he came for the unto the entry of his tent, and they carried lamps of silver before him. 23 And when Judith was come before him & and his servants, they all marveled at the beauty of her countenance, and she fell down upon her face, and did reverence unto him, and his servants took her up. CHAP. XI. 1 Olofernes comforteth Judith. 3 And asketh the cause of her coming. 5 She deceiveth him by her fair words. 1 THen said Olofernes unto her, Woman, be of good comfort: fear not in thy heart: for I never hurt any that would serve Nabuchodonosor the King of all the earth. 2 Now therefore if thy people that dwelleth in the mountains, had not despised me, I would not have lifted up my spear against them but they have procured these things to themselves. 3 But now tell me wherefore thou art fled from them, and art come unto us: for thou art come for safeguard: be of good comfort thou shalt live from this night, & here after 4 For none shall hurt thee, but in treat thee well, as they do the servants of King Nabuchodonosor my lord. 5 Then Judith said unto him, Receive the words of thy servant, & suffer thy handmaid to speak in thy presence, and I will declare no lie to my lord this night. 6 And if thou will't follow the words of thy hand maid, God will bring the thing perfectly to pass by thee, and my lord shall not fail of his purpose. 7 As Nabuchodonosor King of all the earth liveth, & as his power is of force, who hath sent thee to reform all persons, not only men shall be made subject to him by thee, but also the beasts of the fields, and the cattle, and the fowls of the heaven shall live by thy power under Nabuchodonosor and all his house. 8 For we have herded of thy wisdom and of thy prudent spirit, & it is declared through the whole earth, that thou only art excellent in all the kingdom, and of a wonder full knowledge, and in feats of war mar veillous. 9 Now * as concerning the matter which A chior did speak in thy counsel, we have Chap. 7. 〈◊〉. herded his words: for the men of Bethulia did take him, and he declared unto them all that he had spoken unto thee. 10 Therefore, o Lord and governor, reject not his word, but set it in thy heart, for it is true: for there is no punishment against our people, neither can the sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God. 11 Now therefore left my Lord should be frustrate, & void of his purpose, & that death may fall upon them, and that they may be taken in their sin while they provoke their God to anger, (which is) so often times as they do that which is not beseming, 12 [For because their victuals fail, and all their water is wasted, they have determined to take their cattle, and have purposed to consume all things that God had forbidden them to eat by his Laws: 13 Yea, they have purposed to consume the first fruits of the wheat, and the tithes of the wine, and of the oil which they had reserved and sanctified for the Priests that serve in Jerusalem before the face of our God: the which things it is not lawful for any of the people to touch with their hands 14 Moreover they have sent to Jerusalem, because they also that devil there, have done the like, such as should bring them licence from the Senate.] 15 Now when they shall bring them word, they will do it and they shallbe given thee to be destroyed the same day. 16 Wherefore I thine handmaid, knowing all this, am fled from their presence, and God hath sent me to work a thing with thee, whereof all the earth shall wonder, & whosoever shall hear it. 17 For thy servant fears God, and worshippeth the God of heaven day and night, & now let me 〈◊〉 with thee, my Lord, and let thy servant go out in the night into the valley, and I will pray unto GOD, that he may reveal unto me when they shall commit their sins, 18 And I will come and show it unto thee: then thou shalt go forth with all thy army, and there shallbe none of them that shall resist thee. 19 And I will lead thee through the mids of judea, until thou come before Jerusalem, & I will set thy throne in the mids thereof, and thou shalt drive them as sheep that have no shepherd, and a dog shall not bark with his mouth against thee: for these things have been spoken unto me, & declared unto me according to my foreknowledge, and I am sent to show thee. 20 ¶ Then her words pleased Olofernes, and all his servants, and they marveled at her wisdom, and said, 21 There is not such a woman in all the world, both for beauty of face, and wisdom of words. 22 Likewise Olofernes said unto her, GOD “ Or, hath 〈◊〉 well & & Word & & hath done this, to sand thee before the people, that strength might be in our hands and destruction upon them that despise my lord. 23 And now thou art both beautiful in thy countenance, and witty in thy words surely if thou do as thou hast spoken thy God shallbe my God, and thou shalt devil in the house of Nabuchodonosor, and shalt be renomed through out the whole earth. CHAP. XII. 1 Judith would not pollute herself with the meat of the Gentiles. 5 She maketh her request that she might go out by night to pray. 11 Olofernes causeth her to come to the banketh. 1 THen he commanded to bring her in where his treasures were, laid, and bade that they should prepare for her of his own meats, and that she should drink of his own wine. 2 But Judith said, * I may not eat of them, jest there should be an offence, but I can Gen. 41. 〈◊〉. suf fice myself with the things that I have Dan. 1. 8. brought. 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉. 3 Then Olofernes said unto her, If the things that thou hast, should fail, how should we give thee the like for there is none with us of thy nation. 4 Then said Judith unto him, As thy soul liveth, my lord, thy hand maid shall not spend those things that I have, before the Lord work by mine hand the things that he hath determined. 5 Then the servants of Olofernes brought her into the tent, and she slept until midnight, and rose at the mourning watch. 6 And sent to Olofernes saying, Let my lord command that thy hand maid may go forth unto prayer. 7 Then Olofernes commanded his guard that they 〈◊〉 not stay her: thus she abode in the camp three days, and went out in the night into the valley of Bethulia, and washed herself in a fountain, even in the water by the camp. 8 And when she came out, she prayed unto the Lord God of Israel, that he would direct her way to the exaltation of the children of her people. 9 So she returned, and remained pure in the tent, until she ate her meat at evening. 10 ¶ And in the forty day, Olofernes made a feast to his own servants only, and called none of them to the banquet, that had the 〈◊〉 in hand. 11 Then said he to Bagoas the eunuch who had charge over all that he had, Go and per suade this Hebrew woman, which is with thee, that she come unto us and eat, and drink with us. 12 For it were a shame for us, if we should let such a woman alone, and not talk with her, and if we do not allure her, she will mock us. 13 Then went Bagoas from the presence of 〈◊〉, and came to her, and said, Let not this fair maid make difficulty to go into my Lord, & to be honoured in his presence, and to drink wine with us joyfully, and to be in treated as one of the daughters of the 〈◊〉 of Assur, which remain 〈◊〉 the house of Nabuchodonosor. 14 Then said Judith unto him, Who am I now, that I should gain say my Lord? Surely what soever pleaseth him, I will do speedily, and it shallbe my joy unto the day of my death. 15 So she arose and trimmed her with garments, & with all the ornaments of women, & her maid went, & 〈◊〉 for her skins on the ground over against Olofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she might sitand eat upon them. 16 Now when Judith came and sat down, Olofernes heart was ravished with her, & his Spirit was moved, and he desired greatly her company: for he had waited for the time to deceive her from the day that he had seen her. 17 Then said Olofernes unto her, Drink now, and be merry with us. 18 So Judith said, I drink now, my Lord, because my state is exalted this day more than ever it was since I was born. 19 Then she took, and ate and drank before him the things, that her maid had prepared. 20 And Olofernes rejoiced because of her and drank much more wine than he had drunken at any time in one day since he was born. CHAP. XIII. 1 Judith prayeth for strength. 8 She 〈◊〉 of Olofernes neck. 10 She returns to Bethulia and rejoiceth her people 1 NOw when the evening was come, his servants made haste to depart, & Bagoas shut his tent without, and dismissed those that were present, from the presence of his Lord, & they went to their beds: * for they Eccl. 3. 12. were all weary, because the feast had been long. 2 And Judith was left a lone in the tent, and Olofernes was stretched 〈◊〉 upon his bed: for he was filled with wine. 3 ¶ Now Judith had commanded her maid to stand without her chamber, and to wait for her coming forth as she did daily: for she said, she would go forth to her prayers, and she spoke to Bagoas according to the same purpose. 4 So all went forth of her presence, & none was left in the chamber, neither little nor great: then Judith standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, behold at this present the works of mine hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem. 5 For now is the time to help thy in heritance, and to execute mine enterprises, to the destruction of the enemies which are risen against us. 6 Then she came to the post of the bed which was at Olofernes head, & took down his falchion from thence, 7 And approached to the bed & took hold of the here of his head, and said, Strengthen me, o Lord God of israel this day. 8 And she smote twice upon his neck with all hermight, and she took away his head from him, 9 And rolled his body down from the bed, and pulled down the canopy from the pillars, and anon after she went forth, and gave Olofernes head to her maid, 10 And she put it in her scrip of meat: so they twain went together according to their custom unto prayer, and pressing through the tents, went about by that valley, and went up the mountain of Bethulia, and came to the gates thereof. 11 ¶ Then said Judith afar of to the watch men at the gates, Open now the gate God, even our God is with us to show his power yet in Jerusalem, and his force against his enemies, as he hath even done this day. 12 Now when the men of her city herded her voice, theimade haste to go down to the gate of their City, and they called the Elders of the city. 13 And they ran all together both small and great: for it was above their expectation, that she should come. So they opened the gate & received her, & made afyre for a light, and stood round about them twain. 14 Then she said to them with a loud voice, Praise God, praise God: for he hath not taken away his mercy from the house of Israel, but hath destroyed our enemies by mine hands this night. 15 So she took the head out of the scrip & shewedit, and said unto them, Behold the head of Olofernes, the chief captain of the army of Assur, and behold the canopy, wherein he did lie in his drunkenness, & the Lord hath smitten him by the hand of a woman. 16 As the Lord liveth, who hath kept me in my way that I went, my countenance hath deceived him to his destruction, & he hath not committed sin with me by any pollution or villainy. 17 Then all the people were wonderfully astonished, and bowed themselves, and worshipped God, and said with one accord, Blessed be thou, o our God, which hast this day brought to nought the enemies of thy people, 18 Then said Ozias unto her, O daughter, blessed art thou of the most high God above all the women of the earth, and blessed be the Lord GOD, which hath created the heavens and the earth, which hath directed thee to the cutting of of the head of the chief of our enemies. 19 Surely this thy hope shall never depart out of the hearts of men: for they shall remember the power of God for ever. 20 And God turn these things to thee for a perpetual praise, and visit thee with good things, because thou hast not spared thy life, because of the affliction of our nation, but thou hast helped our ruin, walking a straight way before our God. And all the people said, So be it, so be it. CHAP. XIIII. 1 Judith causeth to hung up the head of Olofernes. 10 Achior joineth 〈◊〉 self to the people of God. 11 The Israelites go out against the Assyrians. 1 THen said Judith unto them, Hear me also, my brethren, and * take this head, 2. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. and hung it upon the highest place of your walls. 2 And so soon as the morning shall appear and the son shall come for the upon the earth, take you every one his weapons, & go forth every valiant man out of them City, and set you a captain over them, as though you would godowne into the field, toward the watch of the Assyrians, but go not down. 3 Then they shall take their armour, & shall go into their camp, & raise up the captains of the army of Assur, & they shall run to the tent of Olofernes, but shall not find him: then fear shall fall upon them, & they shall flee before your face, 4 So you and all that inhabit the coasts of Israel, shall pursue them, and overthrow them as they go. 5 But before you do these things, call me Achior the Ammonite, that he may see, and know him that despised the house of Israel, and that sent him to us as to death. 6 Then they called Achior out of the house of Ozias, and when he was come and saw the head of Olofernes in a certain man's hand in the assembly of the people, he fallen down on his face, and his spirit failed. 7 But when they had taken him up, he fell at judeths' feet, and reverenced her, and said, Blessed art thou in all the tabernacle of juda, and in all nations, which, hearing thy name, shallbe astonished. 8 Now therefore tell me all the things, that thou hast done in these days. Then Judith declared unto him in the mids of the people all that she had done from the day that she went forth, until that houreshe spoke unto them. 9 And when she had left of speaking, the people rejoiced with a great voice, and made anoyce of gladness through their city. 10 And Achior, seeing all things that God had done for Israel, believed in God unfeignedly, and circumcised the foreskine of his flesh, and was joined unto the house of Israel unto this day. 11 ¶ assoon as the morning arose, they hanged the head of Olofernes out at the brickwall, and every man took his weapons, and they went forth by bands unto the straits of the mountain. 12 But when the Assyrians saw them, they sent to their captains, which went to the governors and chief captains, and to all their rulers. 13 So they came to Olofernes tent and said to him that had the charge of all his things Waken our Lord: for the 〈◊〉 have been bold to come down against us to battle, that they may be destroyed for ever. 14 Then went in Bagoas, & knocked at the door of the tent: for he thought that he had sleep with Judith. 15 But because none answered, he opened it, and went into the chamber, and found himm cast upon the floor, & his head was taken from him. 16 Therefore he cried with a loud voice, with weeping and mourning, and a mighty cry, and rend his garments. 17 After, he went into the tent of Judith where she used to remain, and found her not: then he leapt out to the people & cried, 18 These slaves have committed wickedness: one woman of the Hebrews hath brought shame upon the house of King Nabuchodonosor: for behold, Olofernes (lieth) upon the ground without an head. 19 When the captains of the Assyrians army herded these words, they rend their coats, and their heart was wonderfully troubled, & there was a cry and a very great noise throughout the camp. CHAP. XU. 1 The Assyrians are asraied and flee. 3 The Israelites pursue them. 8 Ioacim the high Priest cometh to Bethulia to seludeth and to praise God for her. 1 ANd when they that were in the tents, herded, they were astonished at the thing that was done. 2 And fear and trembling fell upon them, so that there was no man that dared abide in the sight of his neighbour but altogether amazed, they fled by every way of the plain and of the mountains. 3 They also that had camped in the mountains round about Bethulia, were put to flight them the children of Israel, every one that was a warrior among, them rushed out upon them. 4 Then sent Ozias to Bethomasthem, and to Bebai, and Chobai, and Chola & to all the coasts of Israel, such as should declare unto them the things that were done, and that all should rush forth upon their enemies to destroy them. 5 Now when the children of Israel herded it, they all fallen upon them together unto Choba like wise also they that came from Jerusalem and from all the mountains: for men had told them what things were done in the camp of their enemies, and they that were in Galaad and in Galilee chased them with a great slaughter until they came to Damascus and to the coasts thereof. 6 And the residue that dwelled at Bethulia, fell upon the camp of Assur and spoilt them, and were greatly enriched. 7 And the children of Israel that returned from the slaughter, had the rest: and the villages and the cities that were in the mountains & in the plain, had a great booty: for the abundance was very great. 8 Then Ioacim the high Priest, & the Ancients of the children of Israel that dwelled in Jerusalem, came to confirm the benefits that God had showed to Israel, and to see Judith, and to salute her. 9 And when they came unto her, they blessed her with one accord, & said unto her, Thou art the exaltation of Jerusalem: thou art the great glory of Israel thou art the great rejoicing of our nation. 10 Thou hast done all these things by thy hand thou hast done much good to Israel, and GOD is pleased therewith: blessed be thou of the almighty Lord for evermore: & all the people said, So be it. 11 And the people spoiled the camp the space of thirty days, and they gave unto Judith Olofernes tent, and all his silver & beds, and basins, and all his stuff, and she took it and laid it on her mules, and made ready her charets, and laid them thereon. 12 Then all the women of Israel came together to see her, and blessed her, and made a dance among them for her, and she took branches in her hand, and gave also to the women that were with her. 13 They also crowned her with olives, & her that was with her, and she went before the people in the dance, leading all the women: and all the men of Israel followed in their armour, with crowns and with songs in their mouths. CHAP. XVI. Judith praiseth GOD with a song. 19 She offereth to the Lord Olofernes stuff. 23 Her continence, life & death, 25 All Israel 〈◊〉 her. 1 THen Judith began this confession in all Israel, and all the people sang this song with a loud voice. 2 And Judith said, Begin unto my GOD with timbrels sing to my Lord with cymbales: tune unto him a psalm: exalt his praise, and call upon his Name. 3 For God breaketh the battles, & (pitched) his camp in the mids of the people, & delivered me out of the hand of the persecutors. 4 Assur came from the mountains forth of the North he came with thousands in his army, * whose multitude hath shut up the 〈◊〉. 2. 11. rivers and their horsemen have covered the valleys. 5 He said that he would burn up my borders and kill my young men with the sword, and dash the sucking children against the ground, and make mine infants as a pray, and my virgins a spoil. 6 But the almighty Lord hath brought them to nought by the hand of a woman. 7 For the mighty did not fall by the young man, neither did the sons of Titan smite him, nor the high giants invade him, but Judith the daughter of Merari did discomfit him by the beauty of her countenance. 8 For she put of the garment of her widdowhode, for the exaltation of those that were oppressed in Israel, and anointed her face with ointment, and bound up her here in a coif, and took a linen garment to deceive him, 9 Her slippers ravished his eyes her beauty took his mind prisoner: and the falchion passed through his neck. 10 The Persians were a astonished at her boldness, and the Medes were troubled with her hardiness. 11 But mine afflicted rejoiced, and my feeble one's shouted than they feared: they lifted up their voice and turned back. 12 The children of maids pierced them, and wounded them as they fled away like children: they perished by the battle of the Lord 13 I will sing unto the Lord a song and praise, O Lord thou art great and glorious, marvelous and invincible in power. 14 Let all thy creatures serve thee: * for thou Gene. 1. 24 〈◊〉 hast spoken and they were made: thou psal. 33. 9 hast sent thy Spirit, and he made them up: and there is none that can resist thy voice. 15 For the mountains leap up from their foundations with the waters: the rocks melt at thy presence like wax yet thou art mere ciful to them that fear thee. 16 For all 〈◊〉 is to little for a sweet savour, and all the fat is to little for thy burned offering: but he that fears the Lord, is great at all times. 17 Woe to the nations that rise up against my kindred: the Lord almighty will take vengeance of them in the day of judgement, in sending fire and worms upon their flesh, and they shall feel them and weep for ever. 18 ¶ After when they went unto Jerusalem, they worshipped the Lord, and assoon as the people were purified, they offered their burned offerings, and their free offerings, and their gifts. 19 Judith also offered all the stuff of Olofernes, which the people had given her, and gave the can opie which she had taken of his bed: for an oblation to the Lord 20 So the people rejoiced in jerusalem by the Sanctuary: for the space of three months, and Judith remained with them. 21 After this time, every one returned to his own inheritance, and Judith went to Bethulia, and remained in her own possession and was for her time honourable in all the country. 22 And many desired her but, none had her company all the days of her life after that Manasses her husband was dead, and was gathered to “ Or, her people. his people. 23 But she increased more and more in honour, and waxed old in her husband's house, being an hundredth and five year old, and made her maid free so she died in Bethu lia, and they buried her in the grave of her husband Manasses. 24 And * the house of Israel lamented her seven days, and before she died, she did distribute her goods to all them that were nearest of kindred to Manasses her husband, and to them that were the nearest of her kindred. 25 And there was none that made the children of Israel any more afraid in the days of Judith, nor a long time after her death. ESTHER. Certain portions of the story of Esther, which are found in some Greek and Latin translations. which follow the tenth chapter. 4 THAN Mardocheus said, GOD hath done these things. 5 For I remember a dream, which I saw concerning these matters, and there was nothing there of omitted. 6 A little fountain which become a flood, and was a light, & as the sun, and as much water, this flood was Esther whom the King married, and made Queen, 7 And the two dragons are I and Aman. 8 And the people are they that are assembled to destroy the name of the jews. 9 And my people is Israel, which cried to God, and are saved for the Lord hath saved his people, and the Lord hath delivered us from all these evils, and GOD hath wrought signs, and great wonders, which have not been done among the Gentiles. 10 Therefore hath he made two lots, one for the people of God, and another for all the Gentiles. 11 And these two lots came before GOD for all nations, at the hour and time appointed, and in the day of judgement. 12 So God remembered his own people, and justified his inheritance. 13 Therefore those days shallbe unto them in the month Adar the fortenth and fifteenth day of the same month, with an assembly and joy, and with gladness before God, according to the generations for ever among his people. CHAP. XI. 1 IN the fourth year of the reign of Ptolomeus & Cleopatra Dositheus, who said he was a Priest and Levite, and Ptolomeus his son, that brought the former letters of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Phrurai, which they said Lysimachus the son of Ptolomeus, which was at jerusalem, interpreted, 2 In the second year of the reign of great Artaxerxes in the first day of the month Nisan Mardocheus the son of jarus, the son of Semei the son of Cis of the tribe of Benjamin had a dream, 3 A jew dwelling in the city of Susis, a noble man, that bore office in the King's court. 4 He was also one of the captivirie which Nabuch odonosor the King of Babylon brought from Jerusalem with jechomas. 5 And this was his dream, Behold a noise of a tempest with thunders, and earthquakes, and uproar in the land. 6 Behold two great dragons came forth ready to fight one against another, 7 Their cry was great, whereby all the heathen were ready to fight against the righteous people. 8 And the same day was full of darkness & obscurity, & trouble, & anguish yea, adversity, & great affliction was upon the earth. 9 For then the righteous fearing their afflictions, were amazed, and being ready to die, cried unto God, 10 And while they were crying, the little well grew into a great river, and flowed over with great waters. 11 The light and the sun rose up, and the lowly were exalted, and devoured the glorious. 12 Now when 〈◊〉 had seen this dream, he awoke and rose up and thought in his heart until the night, what God would do & so he desired to know all the matter. CHAP. XII. 1 AT the same time dwelled Mardocheus in the King's court with Bagathas, and Thara, the King's eunuchs and keepers of the place. 2 * But when he herded their purpose, and Esther. 2. 〈◊〉 & 6. 2. their imaginations, he perceived that they went about to lay their hands upon the King Artaxerxes, and so he certified the King thereof. 3 Then caused the King to examine the two eunuchs with torments, and when they had confessed it, they were put to death. 4 This the King caused to be put in the Chronicles. Mardocheus also written the same thing. 5 So the King commanded that Mardocheus should remain in the court, and for the ad vertisement, he gave him a reward. 6 But Aman the son of Amadathus the Agagite, which was in great honour and reputation with the King, went about to hurt Mardocheus and his people, because of the two eunuchs of the King that were put to death. CHAP. XIII. 1 The copy of the letters of Artaxerxes against the jews. 8 The prayer of Mardocheus 1 THe copy of the letters was this, The 〈◊〉 Antiq. li. 11. chap. 6. great King Artaxerxes writeth these things to the princes and governors that are under him from India unto Ethiopia in an hundredth and seven & twenty provinces 2 When I was made lord over many people, and had subdued the whole earth unto my dominion, I would not exalt myself by the reason of my power, but purposed with equity always and gentleness to govern my subjects, and wholly to set them in a peaceable life, and there by to bring my kingdom unto tranquillity, that men might safely go thorough on every side, & to renew peace again, which all men desire. 3 Now when I asked my counsellors how the senior things might be brought to pass, one that was conversant with us, of excellent wisdom me, and constant in good will, and showed himself to be of sure fidelity, which had the second place in the kingdom, even Aman, 4 Declared unto us, that in all nations there was scattered abroad a rebellious people, that had Laws contrary to all people, & have always despised the commandments of Kings, and so that this general empire, that we have begun, can not be governed without 〈◊〉. 5 Seeing now we perceive, that this people alone are altogether contrary unto every man, using strange & other manner of laws and having an evil opinion of our doings, and go about to stablish wicked matters, that our kingdom should not come to good estate. 6 Therefore have we commanded, that all they that are appointed in writing unto you by Aman [which is ordained over the affairs, & is as our second father] shall all with their wives and children be destroyed and rooted out with the sword of their enemies without all mercy, and that none be spared the fortenth day of the twelfth month Adar of this year. 7 That they which of old, and now also have ever been rebellious, many in one day with violence be thrust down into the hell, to the intent that after this time our affairs may be without troubles, and well governed in all points. 8 Then Mardocheus thought upon all the works and of the Lord, and made his prayer unto him, 9 Saying, O Lord, Lord, the King almighty [for all things are in thy power] & if thou hast appointed to save Israel, there is no man that can withstand thee. 10 For thou hast made heaven and earth, and all the wondrous things under the heaven. 11 Thou art Lord of all things, and there is no man that can resist thee, which art the Lord 12 Thou knowest all things, & thou knowest, Lord, that it was neither of malice, nor presumption, nor for any desire of glory, that I did this, & not bow down to proud Aman. 13 For I would have been content with good will for the salvation of Israel, to have kissed the sole of his feet. 14 But I did it, because I would not prefer the honour of a man above the glory of God, and would not worship any but only thee, my Lord, and this have I not done of pride. 15 And therefore, o Lord God and King, have mercy upon thy people: for they imagine how they may bring us to nought, yea, they would destroy the inheritance, that hath been thy from the beginning. 16 Despise not the portion, which thou hast delivered out of Egypt for thy own self. 17 Hear my prayer, and be merciful unto thy portion: turn our sorrow into joy, that we may live, o Lord, and praise thy Name: shut not the mouths of them that praise thee. 18 All Israel in like manner cried most earnestly unto the Lord, because that death was before their eyes. CHAP. XIIII. The prayer of Esther for the deliverance of her, and her people. 1 QVene Esther also, being in danger of death, resorted unto the Lord, 2 And laid away her glorious apparel, and put on the garments of sighing, and mourning. In the stead of precious ointment, she scattered ashes, and dung upon her head: and she humbled her body greatly with fasting, and all the places of her joy filled she with the here that she plucked of. 3 And she prayed unto the Lord God of israel saying, O my Lord, thou only art our King help me desolate woman, which have no helper but thee. 4 For my 〈◊〉 is at hand. 5 From my youth up I have herded in the kin read of my father, that thou, o Lord, tookest Israel from among all people, & our fathers from their predecessors for a 〈◊〉 inheritance, and thou hast performed that which thou diddest promise' them. 6 Now Lord, we have sinned before thee: therefore hast thou given us into the hands of our enemies. 7 Because we worshipped their gods, o Lord, thou art righteous. 8 Nevertheless, it satisfieth them not, that we are in bitter captivity, but they have strooken hands with their idols, 9 That they will abolish the thing that thou with thy mouth hast ordained, & destroy thy inheritance, to shut up the mouth of them that praise thee, and to quence the glory of thy temple, and of thy altar. 10 And to open the mouths of the heathen that they may praise the power of the idols, & to magnify a flesh lie King for ever. 11 O Lord, give not thy sceptre unto them that be nothing, jest they laugh us to scorn in our misery: but turn their devise upon themselves, and make him an example, that hath begun the same against us. 12 Think upon us, o Lord, and show thyself unto us in the time of our distress, and strengthen me, o King of gods, and Lord of all power. 13 Give me an eloquent speech in my mouth before the Lion: turn his heart to hate our enemy, to destroy him, and all such as consent unto him. 14 But deliver us with thy hand, and help me that am solitary, which have no defence but only thee. 15 Thou knowest all things, o Lord: thou knowest, that I hate the glory of the unrighteous, & that I abhor the bed of the uncircumcised, and of all the heathen. 16 Thou knowest my necessity: for I hate this token of my pre-eminence, which I upon mine head, what time as I must show myself, and that I abhor it as a menstruous clot, and that I wear it not when I am alone by myself, 17 And that I thy hand maid have not eaten at Amans table, and that I have had no pleasure in the King's feast, nor drunk the wine of the drink offerings, 18 And that I thy hand maid have noioye sense the day that I was brought hither, until day, but in thee, o Lord God of Abraham. 19 O thou mighty God above all, hear the voice of them, that have none other hope, and deliver us out of the hand of the wicked, and deliver me out of my fear. CHAP. XU. 1 Mardocheus moveth Esther to go in to the King and make intercession for her people. 9 And she performeth his request. 1 MArdocheus also bade Esther to go in unto the King, and pray for her people, and for her country. 2 Remember, says he, the days of thy low estate, how thou wast nourished under mine hand: for Aman which is next unto the King hath given sentence of death against us. 3 Call thou therefore upon the Lord, and speak for us unto the King, and deliver us from death. 4 And upon the third day when she had ended her prayer, she laid away the mourning garments, and put on her glorious apparel. 5 And decte herself goodly, after that she had called upon God, which is the beholder and saviour of all things, and took two hand maids with her. 6 Upon the one she leaned herself, as one that was tender. 7 And the other followed her, and bore the train of her vesture. 8 The shine of her beauty made her face rose coloured: and her face was cheerful & amiable, but her heart was sorrowful for great fear. 9 Then she went in thorough all the doors, and stood before the King, and the King sat upon his royal throne, and was clothed in his goodly array, all glittering with gol de and precious stones, and he was very terrible. 10 Then he lift up his face, that shone with majesty, and looked fiercely upon her: there fore the Queen fell down, and was pale & faint and leaned herself upon the head of the maid, that went with her. 11 Nevertheless, God turned the King's mind that he was gentle, who being careful, leapt out of his throne, and took her in his are mes, till she came to herself again and comforted her with loving words, and said. 12 Esther, what is the matter? I am thy brother be of good cheer. 13 Thou shalt not die: for our commandment toucheth the commons, and not thee. Come near. 14 And so he held up his golden sceptre, & laid it upon her neck. 15 And kissed her, and said, Talk with me. 16 Then said she, I saw thee, o lord, as an Angel of God, & mine heart was troubled for fear of thy majesty. 17 For wondered art thou, o lord, and thy face is full of grace. 18 And as she was thus speaking unto him, she fell down again for faintness. 19 Then the King was troubled, and all his servants comforted her. CHAP. XVI. The copy of the letters of Artaxerxes, whereby he revoketh those which he first sent forth. 1 THe great King Artaxerxes, joseph 〈◊〉. which reigneth from India unto Ethiopia, II chap. 6. over an hundredth and seven and twenty provinces, sendeth unto the princes and rulers that have the charge of our affairs, Salutation. 2 There be many that through the goodness of Princes and honour given unto them, become very proud: 3 And in devour not only to hurt our subjects, but not content to live in wealth, do also imagine destruction against those that do them good. 4 And take not only all thankfulness away from men, but in pride and presumption, as they that be unmindful of benefits, they think to escape the vengeance of God, that seethe all things, & is contrary to evil. 5 And often times many, which be set in office, and unto whom their friends causes are committed, by vain enticements do wrap them in calamities, that can not be remedied: for they make them partakers of innocent blood. 6 And disceitfully abuse the simplicity, and gentleness of princes with lying tales. 7 This may be proved not only by old histories, but also by those things that are be fore our eyes, and are wickedly committed of such pestilences as are not worthy to bear rule. 8 Therefore we must take heed here after, that we may make the kingdom peaceable for all men, what change soever shall come. 9 And discern the things that are before our eyes, to withstand then with gentleness. 10 For Aman, a Macedonian, the son of Amadatus, being in deed a stranger from the Persians blood, & far from our goodness, was received of us. 11 And hath proved the friendship that we bear toward all nations, so that he was called our father, and was honoured of every man, as the next person unto the King 22 But he cold not use himself soberly in this great dignity, but went about to deprive us of the kingdom, and of our life. 13 With manifold deceit also hath he desired to destroy Mardocheus our preserver, which hath done us good in all things and innocent Esther the partaker of our kingdom, with all her nation. 14 For his mind was [when he had taken them out of the way] to lày wait for us, and by this means to translate the kingdom of the Persians unto them of Macedonia. 15 But we find that the jews [which were accused of this most wicked man that they might be destroyed] are no evil doers, but use most just Laws, 16 And that they be the children of the most high and almighty and ever living God, by whom the kingdom hath been preserved unto us, and our progenitors in very good order. 17 Wherefore you shall do well, if you do not put in execution those letters, that A man the son of Amadathus did writ unto you. 18 For he that invented them, hangs at Su sis before the gates with all his family, and God [which hath all things in his power] hath speedily rewarded him after his deserving. 19 Therefore you shall publish the copy of this letter in all places: that the jews may fire lie live after their own Laws. 20 And you shall aid them, that upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month Adar they may be avenged of them, which in the time of their trouble would have oppressed them. 21 For almighty God hath turned to joy the day, wherein the choose people should have perished. 22 Moreover, among other solemn 〈◊〉 shall keep this day with all gladness. 23 That both now and in time to come this day may be a remembrance of deliverance for us and all such as love the prosperity of the Persians, but a remembrance of destruction to those that be seditious unto us. 24 Therefore all cities and countries that do not this, shall horribly be destroyed with sword and fire, and shall not only not be inhabited of men, but be abhorred also of the wild beasts and fowls for ever. THE WISDOM of Solomon. CHAP. I 1 How we aught to search and inquire after God. 2 Who be those that find him. 5 The holy Gost. 8. 11 We aught to flee from backbiting and murmuring. 12. Whereof death cometh. 15 Righteousness and unrighteousness, 1 Low * righteousness you 1. King 3. 3. that be judges of Isa. 36. 〈◊〉. the earth: think reverently of the Lord, and seek him in simplicity of heart. 2 * Forhe will be found of them that 〈◊〉. 4. 23. tempte him not, and appeareth 〈◊〉 Chro, 15. 4 unto such as be not unfaithful un to him, For wicked thoughts separate from God and (his) pour when it is tried reproveth the unwise, 4 Because wisdom can not enter into a wicked heart, nor devil in the body that is subject unto sin. 5 For the holy * Spirit of discipline fleeth from deceit, and withdraweth himself 〈◊〉. 4, 22, from the thoughts that are without understanding, and is rebuketh when wickedness cometh. 6 For the Spirit of wisdom * is loving, and Gal. 5. 22. will not absolve him, the blaspemeth with his lips for God is a witness of his reins and a true beholder of his heart, and an hearer of the tongue. 7 For the Spirit of the Lord filleth all the world and the same that maintaineth all things, hath knowledge of the voice. 8 Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things, can not be 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 shall the judgement of reproach let him escape. 9 For inquisition shallbe made for the thoughts of the ungodly, and the sound of his words shall come unto God for the correction of his 〈◊〉. 10 For the ear of jealousy heareth all things and the noise of the grudgings shall not be hide. 11 Therefore beware of murmuring, which profiteth nothing, and refrain your tongue from slander: for there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought, & the mouth that speaketh lies, slayeth the soul. 12 Seek not death in the error of your life: * 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. destroy not yourselves thorough the works of your own hands. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 13 * For God hath not made death, neither hath he pleasure in the destruction of the living. 14 For he created all things, that they might have their being: and the generations of the world are preserved, and there is no poison of destruction in them, and the king doom of hell is not upon earth. 15 For righteousness is immortal, but unrighteousness bringeth death. 16 And the ungodly call it unto them both with hands and words: and while they think to have a friend of it, they come to nought: for they are confederate with it: therefore are they worthy to be partakers thereof. CHAP. II The imaginations and desires of the wicked, and their counsel against the faithful. 1 FOr (the ungodly) say, as they safely ima give with themselves, Our life is short and tedious: and in the death of a man job 7. 1. there is no recovery, neither was any known 〈◊〉 27. that hath returned from the grave. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 2 For we are born at all adventure, and we shallbe here after as though we had never been: for the breath is a smoke in our nostrils, and the words as a spark raised out of our heart. 3 Which being extinguished, the body is turned into ashes, and the spirit vanisheth as the soft air. 4 Out life shall pass away as the trace of a cloud, & come to 〈◊〉 as the mist that is driven away with the beaumes of the sun ne, and cast 〈◊〉 with the heat thereof. Our name also shallbe for 〈◊〉 in time, & no man shall have our works in remembrance, 5 * For our time is as a shadow that passeth 2. Chro 29. 〈◊〉. chap. 5. 9 away, and after our end there is no returning: for it is fast sealed, so that no man cometh again. Isa. 22. 13 & 56. 〈◊〉. 6 * Come therefore, and let us enjoy the 1. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. pleasures, that are present, and let us cheer fully use the creatures, as in youth. 7 Let us fill ourselves with costly wine and ointements, and let not the flower of life pass by us. 8 Let us crown ourselves with rose buds afore they be withered. 9 Let us all be partakers of our wantonness: let us leave some token of our pleasure in every place: for that is our portion, and this is our lot. 10 Let us oppress the poor, that is righteous let us not spare the widow, nor reverence the white hairs of the aged, that have lived many years. 11 Let our strength be the law of unrighteousness: for the things that is feeble, is reproved as unprofitable. 12 Therefore let us defraud the righteous: for he is not for our profit and he is contrary to our doings: he checketh us for offending against the Law, and blameth us as transgressors of discipline. 13 He maketh his boast to have the knowledge of God: and he calleth himself the son of the Lord, 14 He is made * to reprove our thoughts. 15 It grieveth us also to look * upon him: for job 7. 7. his life is not like other men's: his ways are 〈◊〉. 5. 13. of another fashion. Isa. 53. 3. 16 He counteth us as bastards, and he withdraweth himself from our ways as from filthiness: he commends greatly the latter end of the just, and boasteth that God is his father. 17 Let us see (then) if his word be true: let us prove what end he shall have. 18 For if the righteous man be the * son of 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. God, he will help him, and deliver him mac. 27. 41. from the hands of his enemies. 19 Let us * examine him with rebukes and jere. 11. 〈◊〉. torments, that we may know his meekness, & prove his patience. 20 Let us condemn him unto a shameful death: for he shall be preserved as he himself says. 21 Such things do they image, & go astray for their own wickedness hath blinded them. 22 And they do not understand the mysteries of God, neither hope for the reward of righteousness, nor can discern the honour of the souls that are faultless. 23 For God created man without corruption & made him after the * image of his own likeness. Gene. 1. 27. & 2. 〈◊〉. & 5. 1. 24 * Nevertheless, thorough envy of the eccles. 17. 2. deviis came death into the world: and they that Gen. 3. 2, hold of his side prove it. CHAP. III 1 The conversation and assurance of the righteous. 7 The reward of the faithful. 11 who are miserable. 1 But the * soul's of the righteous are in Deut. 33. 3. the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. 2 * In the sight of the un wise they appeared Chap. 5 4. to die, and their end was thought grievous 3 And their departing from us, destruction, but they are in peace. 4 And though they suffer pain before men, yet is * their hope full of immortality. 5 They are punished, but in few things, yet in many things shall they be well rewarded: * for God proveth them, and finds them Rom. 〈◊〉 24. meet for himself. 2 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 6 He trieth them as the gold in the furnace 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. and 〈◊〉 them as a perfect fruit Exo. 〈◊〉. 2. offering. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 2. 7 * And in the time of their vision they shall Mat. 13. 43. shine, and run through as the sparks among the stubble. 8 They * shall judge the nations, and have Mat. 19 28. do minion over the people, & their Lord shall 1. cor. 6. 2. reign for ever. 9 They that 〈◊〉 in him, shall understand the truth, and the faithful shall remain with him in love: for grace and mercy is among his Saints, and he regardeth his elect. 10 * But the ungodly shallbe punished according Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. to their imaginations: for they have despised the righteous, and forsaken the Lord 11 Who so despiseth wisdom and discipline, is miserable, and their hope is vain, and their labours are foolish, and their works unprofitable. 12 Their wives are undiscrete, and their children wicked: their offering is cursed. 13 Therefore the barren is blessed which is undefiled, and knoweth not the sinful bed: * she shall have fruit in the visitation of the Isa 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. souls. 14 And the eunuch, which with his hands ha' the not wrought iniquity, nor imagined wicked things against God for unto him shall be given the special gift of faith, and an acceptable portion in the Temple of the Lord 15 For glorious is the fruit of good labours and the root of wisdom shall never fade away. 16 But the children of a 〈◊〉 shall not be partakers of the holy things, and the seed of the wicked bed shallbe rooted out. 17 And though they live long, yet shall they be nothing regarded, and their last age shallbe without honour. 18 If they die hastily, they have no hope, ne their comfort in the day of trial. 19 For horrible is the end of the wicked generation. CHAP. four Of virtue and the commodity thereof 10 The death of the righteous, and the condemnation of the unfaithful. 1 BEtter is barrenness with virtue: for the memorial thereof is immortal: for it is known with God and with men. 2 When it is present, men take example thereat, and if it go away, yet they desire it: it is always crowned and triumpheth, and winneth the battle and the undefiled rewards. 3 But the multitude of the ungodly which abunde in childrê, is unprofitable: and the bastard plants shall take no deep root, nor lay any fast foundation. 4 For though they bud for the in the branches for a time, * yet they shall be shaken 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. with the wind: for they stand not fast, and thorough the vehemency of the wind they shallbe rooted out. 5 For the unperfect branches shallbe broken, & their fruit shallbe unprofitable & sour to eat, and meet for nothing. 6 For all the children that are born of the wicked bed, shallbe witness of the wickedness against their parents when they be asked. 7 But though the righteous be prevented with death, yet shall he be in rest. 8 For the honourable age is not that which is of long time, neither that which is measured by the number of years. 9 But wisdom is the grey here, and an undefiled life is the old age. Gen. 〈◊〉. 24. 10 * He pleased God, & was beloved of him, ebb. 11. 5. so that where as he lived among sinners, he translated him. 11 He was taken away, jest wickedness should altar his understanding, or deceit be guile his mind. 12 For wickedness by be witching obscureth the things that are good, & the unsteadfastness of concupiscence perverteth the simple mind. 13 Though he was soon dead, yet fulfilled he much time. 14 For his soul pleased God: therefore hasted he to take him away from wickedness. 15 Yet the people se & understand it not, & consider no such things in their hearts, how that grace and 〈◊〉 is upon his Saints, and his providence over the elect. 16 Thus the righteous that is dead, condemneth the ungodly which are living, & the youth that is soon brought to an end, the long life of the un righteous. 17 For they see the end of the wise, but they understand not what (God) hath devised for him, and wherefore the Lord hath preserved him in safety. 18 They 〈◊〉 him and despise him, but the Lord will laugh them to scorn. 19 So that they shall fall hereafter without honour, and shall have a shame among the dead for evermore: for without any voice shall he burst them and cast them down, & shake them from the foundations, so that they shallbe utterly wasted, & they shallbe in sorrow, and their memorial shall perish. 20 So they being afraid, shall remember their sins, and their own wickedness shall come before them to convince them. CHAP. V. 1 The constantness of the righteous before their persecutors 14 The hope of the unfaithful is vain. 15 The blessedness of the saints and godly. 1 THen shall the righteous stand in great boldness before the face of such as have tormented him, and taken away his labours. 2 When they see him, they shallbe vexed with horrible fear, and shallbe amazed for his wondered deliverance. 3 And shall change their 〈◊〉, and sigh for grief of mind, and say within themselves, This is he whom we sometime had in derision, and in a parable of reproach. 4 * We fools thought his life madness, and Chap. 3. 2. his end without honour. 5 How is he counted among the children of God, and his portion is among the Saints. 6 Therefore we have erred from the way of truth, and the light of righteousness hath not shined unto us, and the sun of understanding rose not upon us. 7 We have wearied ourselves in the way of wickedness and destruction, and we 〈◊〉 go ne through dangerous ways: but we 〈◊〉 not known the way of the Lord 8 What hath pride profited us? or what profit hath the pomp of riches brought us? 9 All those things are * passed away like a 〈◊〉. Chro. 29. 〈◊〉. shadow, and as a post that passeth by: chap. 2 〈◊〉 5. 10 As a ship that passeth over the waves of the water, which when it is go by, the trace thereof can not be found, neither the path of it in the floods: 11 Or as * a bird that fleeth thorough in the Prou. 30. 19 air, and no man can see any token of her passage, but 〈◊〉 hear the noise of her wings, beating the light wind, parting the air thorough the wehemencie of her going and fleeth on shaking her wings, where as afterward no token of her way can be found: 12 Or as when an arrow is shot at a mark, it parteth the air, which immediately cometh together a gain, so that a man can not know where it went thorough. 13 Even so we, assoon as we were born, we be gan to draw to our end, & have showed no token of 〈◊〉, but are consumed in our own wickedness. 14 For * the hope of the ungodly is like the 〈◊〉. 8. 9 psal. 1, 4. and 143. 4. dust that is blown away with the wind, 〈◊〉. 10. 25. and like a thin foam that is scattered abroad 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 10. with the storm, and as the smoke, which is dispersed with the wind, and as the remembrance of him passeth, that tarrieth but for a day. 15 But the righteous shall live forever: their reward also is with the Lord, and the most High hath care of them. 16 Therefore shall they 〈◊〉 a glorious kingdom, and a beautiful crown of the Lords hand: for with his right hand shall he cover them, and with his arm shall he defend them. 17 He shall take his 〈◊〉 lousy for armour, and shall arm the créatures to be revenged of the enemies. 18 He shall put on righteousness for a breastplate, and take true judgement in stead of an helmet. 19 He will take holiness for an invincible shield. 20 He will sharpen fierce wrath for a swor, de, and the world shall fight with him against the unwise. 21 Then shall the thunder bolts go 〈◊〉 out-of the lightnings, and shall 〈◊〉 to the mark as out of the bend bow of the clouds, and out of his anger that troweth stones, shall thick hail be cast, and the water of the sea shallbe wroth against them, and the floods shall mightily over flow. 22 And a mighty wind shall stand up against them, and like a storm shall scatter them abroad. Thus iniquity shall bring all the earth to a wilderness, and wickedness shall overthrow the thrones of the mighty. CHAP. VI The calling of Kings, princes and judges, which are also exhorted to search wisdom. 1 Hear therefore, o ye Kings, and understand: learn, you that be judges of the ends of the earth. 2 Give ear, you that rule the multitudes and glory in the multitude of people. 3 For the rule * is given you of the Lord, and Rom. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 power by the most High, which will try your works, and search out your imaginations. 4 Because that you being officers of his kingdom have not judged aright, nor kept the Law, nor walked after the will of God. 5 Horribly and suddenly will he appear unto you: for an hard judgement shall they have that bear rule. 6 For he that is most low, is worthy mercy, but the mighty shallbe mightily tormented. 7 For he that is Lord over all, will spare no Deut. 10, 〈◊〉. * person, neither shall he fear any 2. chro. 19 7. greatness: for he hath made the small and great, job 34. 19 and careth for all a like. eccles. 35 16. act. 10. 34. 8 But for the mighty abideth the sorer trial rome 2. 11. gal. 2, 9 Unto you therefore, o tyrants, do I speak 6 eph. 6. 9 that you may learn wisdom, and not go col. 3. 25, 〈◊〉. armisse. 〈◊〉. 1. 17. 10 For they that keep holiness holily, shallbe holy, and they that are learned there, shall find a defence. 11 Wherefore set your delight upon my words & desire them, & you shallbe instructed. 12 Wisdom shines & neverfadeth away, & is easily seen of them that love her, & foun de of such as seek her, 13 She preventeth them that desire her, that she may first show herself unto them. 14 Whoso awaketh unto her betimes, shall have no great travail: for he shall find her sitting at his doors. 15 To think upon her than is perfit understanding & who so watcheth for her, shallbe soon without care. 16 For she goeth about, seeking such as are meet for her, and showeth herself cheerfully unto them in the ways, and meeteth them in every thought. 17 For the most true desire of discipline is her beginning: and the care of discipline is love: 18 And love is the keeping of her laws: & the keeping of the laws is the assurance of immortality: 19 And immortality maketh us near unto God 20 Therefore the desire of wisdom leadeth to the Kingdom. 21 If your delight be then in thrones, & sceptres o Kings of the people, honour wisdom, that you may reign for ever. 22 Now I will tell you what wisdom is, & whence it cometh, and will not hide the mysteries from you, but will seek her out from the beginning of her nativity, and bring the know ledge of her into light, and will not keep qq the truth. 23 neither will I have to do with consuming en vie: for such a man shall not be partaker of wisdom. 24 But the multitude of the wise is the preservation of the world, and a wise King is the stay of the people. 25 Be therefore instructed by my words, and you shall have profit. CHAP. VII. Wisdom aught to be preferred above all things. 1 I Myself am also mortal and a man like all other, and am come of him that was first made of the earth. 2 And in my mother's womb was I fashioned to be flesh in ten months: I was* brought 〈◊〉 10, 10. together into blood of the seed of man, and by the pleasure that cometh with sleep. 3 And when I was born, I received the commu ne air, and fell upon the earth, which is oflike nature, crying & weeping at the first as all other do. 4 I was nourished in swaddling clotheses, & with cares. 5 For there is no King that had 〈◊〉 other beginning of birth. 6 All * menthen have one entrance unto life, 〈◊〉 2, 〈◊〉. and a like going out. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 6, 7. 7 Wherefore I prayed, and understanding was given me: I called and the Spirit of wisdom came unto me. 8 I preferred her to sceptres and thrones, and counted riches nothing in comparison of her. 9 * neither did I compare precious stones job. 28, 〈◊〉. unto her: for all gold is but a little gravel in respect of her, & silver shallbe counted but clay before her. 10 I loved her above health and beauty, & purposed to take her for my light: for her light can not be quenched. 11 All * good things therefore came to me 1 King, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. together with her, and innumerable riches 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. though row her hands. 12 So I was glad in all: for wisdom was the author thereof, and knew not that she was the mother of these things. 13 And I learned unfeignedly, and communicated without envy, and I do not hide 〈◊〉 ches. 14 For she is an infinite treasure unto men, which whoso use, become partakers of the love of God, & are accepted for the gifts of know ledge. 15 God hath granted me to speak according to my mind, and to judge worthily of the things, that are given me: for he is the leader unto wisdom, and the 〈◊〉 of the wise. 16 For in his hand are both we and our words, and all wisdom, and the knowledge of the works. 17 For he hath given me the true knowledge of the things that are, so that I know how the world was made, and the powers of the elements, 18 The beginning and the end, and the mids of the times: how the times altar, and the change of the seasons, 19 The course of the year, the situation of the stars, 20 The nature of living things, and the furiousness of beasts, the power of the winds, and the imaginations of men, the diversities of plants, and the virtues of roots. 21 And all things both secret and known do I know: for wisdom the worker of all things hath taught me it. 22 For in her ist he spirit of understanding, which is holy, the only begotten, manifold, subtle, movable, clear, undefiled, evident, not 〈◊〉, loving the good, sharp, which can not be letted, doing good, 23 Courteous, stable, sure, without care, having all power, circumspect in all things, and 〈◊〉 through all, intellectual, pure and subtle spirits. 24 For wisdom is nimbler than all nimble things: she goeth thorough and atteineth to all things, because of her pureness. 25 For she is the breath of the power of God, and a pure influence that floweth from the glory of the Almighty: therefore can no defiled thing come unto her. 26 For * she is the brightness of the everlasting Ebr. 1, 3. 〈◊〉, the undefiled mirror of the majesty of God, and the image of his goodness. 27 And being one, she can do all things, and remaining in her 〈◊〉, renueth all, & according to the ages she entereth into the holy souls, and maketh them the friends of God & Prophets. 28 For God loveth none, if he devil not with wisdom. 29 For she is more beautiful than the sun, & is above all the order of the stars, and the light is not to be compared unto her. 30 For night cometh upon it, but wickedness can not overcome wisdom. CHAP. VIII. The effects of wisdom. 1 SHe also reacheth from one end to another mightily, and comely doth she order all things. 2 I have loved her, and sought her from my youth I desired to mary her, such love had I unto her beauty. 3 In that she is conversant with God, it commends her nobility: yea, the Lord of all things loveth her. 4 For she is the scholemastres of the knowledge of God, and the chooser out of his works 5 If riches be a possession to be desired in this life, what is richer than wisdom, that worketh all things? 6 For if prudence worketh, what is it among all things, that worketh better than she? 7 If a man love righteousness, her labours are virtuous: for she teacheth soberness and pru dencie, righteousness and strength, which are the most profitable things that men can have in this life. 8 If a man desire great experience, she can tell the things that are past, and discern things to come: she knoweth the subtleties of words, and the solutions of dark sentences: she foreseeth the 〈◊〉 & wonders, or ever they come to pass, and the success of seasons and times. 9 Therefore I purposed to take her unto my company, knowing that she would counsel me good things, and comfort me in cares & griefs. 10 For her sake shall I have glory among the multitude and honour among the Elders though I be young. 11 I shall be found of sharp judgement, so that I shall be marvelous in the sight of great men. 12 When I hold my tongue, they shall abide my leisure: when I speak, they shall hear diligently, and if I take much, they shall say their hands upon their mouth. 13 (Moreover,) by her I shall obtain immortality, and leave an ever lasting memorial among them that come 〈◊〉 me. 14 I shall govern the people, and the nations shallbe subdued unto me. 15 Horrible tyrants shallbe afraid when they hear me: among the multitude I shallbe counted good, and mighty in battle. 16 When I come home, I shall rest with her: for her company hath no bitterness, and her fellowship hath no tediousness, but mirth and joy. 17 (Now) when I considered these things by myself, and pondered them in mine heart, how that to be joined unto wisdom is immortality, 18 And great pleasure is in her friendship, and that in the works of her hands are infinite riches, and that in the exercise of talking with her is prudency, and glory by communing with 〈◊〉, I went about, seeking how I might take her unto me. 19 For I was a witty child, and was of a good spirit. 20 Yea, rather being good, I came to an undefiled body. 21 Nevertheless, when I perceived that I cold not enjoy her, except God gave her [& that was a point of wisdom also, to know whose gift it was] I went unto the LORD, and besought him, and with my whole heart I said. CHAP. IX. A prayer of Solomon to obtain wisdom. 1 O God of fathers, and Lord of mercy, which hast made all things with thy word, 2 And ordained man thorough thy wisdom, Gen. 1, 1, 〈◊〉. that he should have * dominion over the crea tures which thou hast made, 3 And govern the world according to equity and righteousness, and execute judgement with an upright heart. 4 Give * me that wisdom, which sitteth, by 1, King. 3, 9 thythrone, and put me not out from among thy children. 5 For I thy * servant, and son of thy handmaid Psal. 116, 16. am a feeble person, & of a short time and yet less in the understanding of judgement and the laws. 6 And though a man be never so perfit among the children of men, yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shallbe nothing regarded. 1. Chr. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 7 * Thou hast choose me to be a King of thy 2. chr. 1, 9 people, & the judge of thy sons & daughters. 8 Thou hast commanded me to build a temple upon thy holy Mount, & an altar in the city, wherein thou dwellest, a likeness of thy holy Tabernacle, which thou hast prépared from the beginning. prover. 3, 12. 9 And thy * wisdom with thee, which joh. 1 9 knoweth thy works, which also was when thou madest the world, and which knew what was acceptable in thy sight, and right in thy commandments. 10 Sand her out of thy holy heavens, and sand her from the throne of thy majesty that she may be with me, & labour, that I may know what is acceptable in thy sight. 11 For she knoweth & understandeth all things and she shallead me soberly in my works, & preserve me by her glory. 12 So shall my works be acceptable, and then shall I govern thy people righteously, & be meet for my father's throne. Isa. 40, 13. 13 For * what man is he that can know the rom. 11, 34. coum sell of God? or who can think what the will 1. cor. 2, 6. of God is? 14 For the thoughts of mortal men are fearful, and our forecastes are uncertain, 15 Because a corruptible body is heavy unto the soul, and the earthly mansion keepeth down the mind that is full of cares. 16 And hardly can we discern the things that are upon earth, and with great labour find we out the things which are before us: who can then seek out the things that are in heaven? 17 Who can know thy counsel, except thou give him wisdom, and sand thy holy Spirit from above? 18 For so the ways of them which are upon earth, are reform, and men are taught the things that are pleasant unto thee, and are preserved thorough wisdom. CHAP. X. The 〈◊〉 of the righteous and destruction of the enemies cometh thorough wisdom. 1 SHe preserved the first father of the world, that was form, and kept him when he was created alone, and brought him out of his offence. 2 And * gave him power to rule all things. Gene, 2, 20. 3 * But the unrighteous in his wrath departed Gene. 4. 8. from her, and perished by kill his brother in his fury. 4 For whose cause the * earth was overflown, Gene 7. 12. but wisdom preserved it again, governing the just man by a little wood. 5 Moreover, * when the nations were joined Gene, 11. 1. in their malicious confederacies, she known the righteous, and preserved him faultless unto God, and “ Or, kept him strong in his tender 〈◊〉 toward his son. kept him sure, because she loved him tenderly as a son. 6 She preserved the righteous, * when the un godly perished, when he fled from the fire 〈◊〉. 20. 17. that field own upon the five cities. 7 Of whose wickedness the waste land that smoketh, yet giveth testimony, and the trees that bear fruit that never cometh to ripeness: and for are membrance of the unfaithful soul, there standeth a pillar of salt. 8 For all such as regarded not wisdom, had only this hurt, that they knew not the things which were good, but also left behind them unto men a memorial of their foolishness, so that in the things wherein they sinned, they can not lie hide. 9 But wisdom delivered them, that served her. 10 * When the righteous fled because of his 〈◊〉. 28, 〈◊〉. brother's wrath, she led him the right way, showed him the kingdom of god, gave him knowledge of holy things, made him rich in his labours, and made his pains profitable. 11 Against the covetousness of such as defrauded him, she stood by him, and made him rich. 12 She saved him from the enemies, and deafened him from them, that lay in wait, and she gave him the price in a mighty battle, that he might know that the fear of GOD is stronger than all things. 13 * When the righteous was sold, she forsook Gen. 〈◊〉. 28. and 〈◊〉. 7. him not, but delivered him from sin: she Act. 7. 10. went down with him into the dungeon. 14 And failed him not in the bands, till she had brought him the sceptre of the realm, and power against those that oppressed him, and them that had accused him, she declared to be liars, and gave him perpetual glory. 15 * She delivered the righteous people and Exod. 1. 10. faultless seed from the nations that oppressed them. 16 She entered into the soul of the servant of Exod. 5, 〈◊〉. the Lord, and stood * by him in wonders and signs against the terrible Kings. 17 She gave the Saints the reward of their labours, and led them forth a marvelous way: on the day time she was a shadow unto them, and a light of stars in the night. 18 * She brought them thorough the read sea, and Exod. 14. 21. carried them through the great water. Psal. 78. 13. 19 But she drowned their enemies, and brought them out of the bottom of the deep. 20 So the righteous took the spoils of the Exod. 15. 1. 〈◊〉, * and praised thy holy Name, o Lord, and magnified thy victorious hand with one accord. 21 For wisdom opened the mouth of the dumb, and maketh the tongues of babes eloquent. CHAP. XI. 1 The miracles done for Israel. 13 The vengeance of sinners. 28 The great power and mercy of God. 1 SHe prospered their works in the hands of thy holy Prophet. Exod. 16. 〈◊〉 2 * They went through the wilderness that was not inhabited, and pitched their tents in places where there lay no way. Exod. 17. 10. 3 * They stood against their enemies, and were avenged of their adversaries. Nom. 20. 〈◊〉. 4 * When they were thirsty, they called upon thee, and water was given them out of the high rock, and their thirst was quenched out of the hard stone. 5 For by the things whereby their enemies were punished, by the same were thee (Israelites) helped in their need. 6 For in stead of a fountain of running water, the (enemies) were troubled at the corrupt blood, which was to rebuke the commandment of the killing of the children, (but) thou gavest unto thy own abundance of water unlooked for. Exod. 7. 20. 7 Declaring by the thirst that was at that time * how thou haddest punished thine adversaries. 8 For when they were tried and chastised with mercy they knew how the ungodly were judged and punished in wrath. 9 For these hast thou exhorted as a father, and proved them: but thou hast condemned the other as a righteous King, when thou diddest examine them. 10 Whether they were absent or present, their punishment was alike: for their grief was double with mourning, and the remembrance of things past. 11 For when they perceived that through their torments good come unto them, they felt the Lord 12 And seeing the things that came to pass, at the last they wondered at him, whom afore they had cast out, denied and derided: for they had another thirst then the just. 13 Because of the foolish devices of their wickedness where with they were deceived, and Chap. 12. 24. worshipped * serpent's, that had not the Rom. 1. 23. use of reason, and vile beasts, thou sendidst a multitude of unreasonable beasts upon them for a vengeance, that they might know, that where with a man sinneth, by the same also shall he be punished. 14 * For unto thy almighty hand, that made Levi. 16. 22. I re. 8. 22. the world of nought, it was not unpossible Chap. 16 1. to sand among them a multitude of bears, or fierce lions. 15 Or furious beasts newly created, and unknown, which should breath out blasts of fire, and cast out smoke as a tempest, or shoot horrible sparks like lightnings out of their eyes. 16 Which might not only destroy them with hurting, but also to kill them with their horrible sight. 17 Yea, without these might they have been cast down with one wind, being persecuted by thy vengeance, and scattered abroad thorough the power of thy Spirit: but thou hast ordered all things in measured number and weight. 18 For thou hast ever had great strength and might, and who can withstand the power of thy arm! 19 For as the small thing that the balance weigheth, so is the world before thee, and as a drop of the mourning dew, that falls down upon the earth. 20 But thou hast mercy upon all: for thou hast power of all things; and makest as though thou sawest not the sins of men, because they should amend. 21 For thou lovest all the things that are, and hatest none of them whom thou hast made: for thou wouldest have created nothing that thou haddest hated. 22 And how might aniething endure, if it were not thy will? or how cold any thing be preserved, except it were called of thee? 23 But thou sparest all: for they are thine, o Lord, which art the lover of souls. CHAP. XII. 2 The mercy of God toward sinners. 14 The works of God are unreprovable. 19 God giveth leisure to repent. 1 FOr thine incorruptible Spirit is in all things. 2 Therefore thou chastnest them measurably that go wrong, and warnest them by putting them in remembrance of the things wherein they have offended, that leaving wickedness they may believe in thee, o Lord. 3 * As for those old inhabitants of the Deut. 9 3. 12. 〈◊〉. and 18. 9 holy land, thou diddest hate them. 4 For they committed abominable works, as sorceries and wicked sacrifices. 5 And staying of their own children without mercy, and eating of the bowels of man's flesh in banqueting, where the raging Priests (shed) abominable blood. 6 And the fathers were the chief murderers of the souls, destitute of all help, whom thou wouldest destroy by the hands of our fathers. 7 That the land which thou lovest above all other, might be a meet dwelling for the children of God. 8 * Nevertheless, thou sparedst them also, as Exod. 33. 〈◊〉. men, and sendedst the forunners of Deut. 2. 22. thine host, even hornettes to destroy them by little and little. 9 Not that thou wast unable to subdue the un godly unto the righteous in battle, or with cruel beasts, or with one rough word to destroy them together. 10 But in punishing them by little and little, thou gavest them space to repent, knowing well, that it was an unrighteous nation and wicked of nature, and that their thought cold never be altered. 11 For it was a cursed seed from the beginning: yet hast thou not spared them when they sinned, because thou feared any man. Rom. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 12 For who dare say, * What hast thou done? or who dare stand against thy judgement? or who dare accuse thee for the nations that perish, whom thou haste made? or who dare stand against thee to revenge the wicked men? 13 For there is none other God but thou, * that 2. Pet. 5. 7. carest for all things, that thou mayst declare how that thy judgement is not unright. 14 There dare neither King nor tyrant in thy sight require accounts of them whom thou hast punished. 15 For so much then as thou artryghteous thyself, thou ordrest all things ryghteously, job. 12. 〈◊〉 * thinking it not agreeable to thy power to condemn him, that hath not deserved to be punished. 16 For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art Lord of all things, it causeth thee to spare all things. 17 When men think thee not to be of a perfit power, thou declarest thy power, and reprovest the boldness of the wise. 18 But thou ruling the power, judgest with equity, and governest us with great favour: for thou mayst show thy power when thou will't. 19 By such works now hast thou taught thy people, that a man should be just and loving, and hast made thy children to be of a good hope: for thou givest repentance to sinners. 20 For if thou haste punished the enemies of thy children that had deserved death with so great consideration, and requesting (unto them,) giving them time and place that they might change from their wickedness. 21 With how great circumspection will't thou punish thy own children, unto whose fathers thou hast sworn and made covenant of good promises? 22 So when thou dost chasten us, thou punished our enemies a thousand times more, to the intent that when we judge, we should dili gently consider thy goodness, and when we are judged, we should hope for mercy. 23 Wherefore thou hast tormented the wicked that have lived a dissolute life by their own imaginations. 24 * For they went astray very far in the Chap. 〈◊〉, 16. ways of error, and esteemed the beasts, 〈◊〉, 1, 〈◊〉. which their enemies despised, for gods, being abused after the manner of children, that have none understanding. 25 Therefore hast thou sent this punishment that they should be in derision as children without reason. 26 But they that will not be reform by these scornful rebukes, shall feel the worthy punishment of God. 27 For in those things when they suffered, they disdained: but in these whom they counted godly when they saw themselves punished by them, they all acknowledged the true God whom afore they had denied to know: therefore came extreme damnation upon them CHAP. XIII. 1 All things be vain, except the knowledge of God. 10 Idolaters and idols are mocked. 1 SVrely all men are vain by nature, and are ignorant of God, * and cold not know Rom. 1, 19 him that is, by the good things that are seen, neither consider by the works the work master. 2 * But they thought the fire, or the wind or Deu. 4, 19 & 17. 3. the swift air, or the course of the stars, or the raging water, or the lights of heaven to be governors of the world, and gods. 3 Though they had such pleasure in their beauty that they thought them gods, yet should they have known, how much more excel lent he is that made them: for the first author of beauty hath created these things. 4 Or if they marveled at the power, and operation of them, yet should they have perceived thereby, how much he that made these things, is mightier. 5 For by the greatness of their beauty, & of the creatures, the Creator being compared with them, may be considered. 6 But yet the blame is less in these, that seek God and would find him, & yet peradventure do err. 7 For * they go about by his works to seek Rom. 1, 22. him, and are persuaded by the sight, because the things are beautiful that are 〈◊〉. 8 How be it they are not to be excused. 9 For if they can know so much, that they can discern the world, why do they not find out the Lord thereof? 10 But miserable are they, and among the dead is their hope, that call them gods which are the works of men's hands, gold, and silver, and the thing that is invented by art, and the similitude of beasts, or any vain stone that hath been made by the hand of antiquity. 11 * Or as when a carpenter cutteth down Isa. 44. 12. a 〈◊〉 meet for the work, and pareth of all the 〈◊〉. 10, 1. bark thereof cunningly, & by art maketh a vessel profitable for the use of life. 12 And the things that are cut of from his work, he bestoweth to dress his meat to fill himself, 13 And that which is left of these things, which is profitable for nothing [(for) it is a crooked piece of wood and full of knobs] he carveth it diligently at his leisure, and according as he is expert in cunning, he giveth it a proportion, and facioneth it after the similitude of a man, 14 Or maketh it like some vile beast, and straketh it over with read, and painteth it, and covereth every spot that is in it. 15 And when he hath made a convenient tabernacle for it, he setteth it in a brickwall, and maketh it fast with iron, 16 Providing so for it, jest it fall: for he knoweth that it can not help itself, because it is an image, which hath need of help. 17 Then he prayeth for his goods, and for his marriage and for children: he is not ashamed to speak unto it, that hath no life. 18 He calleth on him that is weak for health: he prayeth unto him that is dead for life: he requireth him of help that hath no experience at all. 19 And for his journey, him that is not able to go, and for gain, and work, and success of his affairs he requireth furtherance of him that hath no manner of power. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The derestation and abomination of images, 8. A curse of them, and of him that maketh them. 14 whereof idolatry proceeded. 23 What evils come of idolatry. 1 Again, another man purposing to sail, & intending to pass thorough the raging waves, calleth upon a stock more rotten than the ship that carrieth him. 2 For as for “ Or, the ship. it, covetousness of money hath found it out, and the craftsman made it by cunning. 3 But thy providence, o father, governeth it: * Exod 14, 22. for thou hast made away, even in the sea, and a sure path among the waves, 4 Declaring thereby, that thou hast power to help in all things, yea, though a man went to the sea without means. 5 Nevertheless thou wouldest not, that the of thy wisdom should be vain, and the 〈◊〉 do men commit their lives to a small piece of wood, and pass over the stormy sea in a ship, and are saved. 6 * For in the old time also when the Gen. 6, 4. & 7, 10. proud giants perished, the hope of the world went into a ship which was governed by thy hand, and so left sede of generation unto the world. 7 For blessed is the tre whereby righteousness cometh. Psal. 115, 8. 8 But that is cursed that is made with hands, * 〈◊〉. 6, 30 both it, and he that made it: he because he made it, and it being a corruptible thing, because it was called god. 9 * For the ungodly, and his ungodliness are Psal. 7 〈◊〉. both like hated of God: so truly the work and he that made it, shallbe punished together. 10 Therefore shall there be a visitation for the idols of the nations: for of the creatures of God they are become abomination, * and 〈◊〉. 10, 8. stumbling blocks unto the souls of men, 〈◊〉 2, 18. and a 〈◊〉 for the feet of the un wise. 11 For the inventing of idols was the beginning of whoredom, and the finding of them is the corruption of life. 12 For they were not from the beginning, neither shall they continued for ever. 13 The vain glory of men brought them into the world: therefore shall they come shortly to an end. 14 When a father mourned grievously for his son that was taken away suddenly, he made an image for him that was once dead, whom now he worshippeth as a God, and ordained to his servants ceremonies and sacrifices. 15 Thus by process of time this wicked custom prevailed, and was kept as a law, and idols were worshipped by the commandment of tyrants. 16 As for those that were so far of that men might not worship them presently, they did conterfet the visage that was far 〈◊〉, and made a gorgeous image of a King, whom they would honour, that they might by all means flatter, him that was absent, as though he had been present. 17 Again the ambition of the craftsman thrust forward the ignorant to increase the superstition. 18 For he peradventure willing to please a nobleman, laboured with all his cunning to make the image of the best fashion. 19 And so thorough the beauty of the work the multitude was alured, and so took him now for a God, which a little afore was but honoured as a man. 20 And this was the deceiving of man's life, when men, being in servitude, through calamity and tyranny ascribed unto stones and stocks the name, which aught not to be con 〈◊〉 unto any. 21 Moreover, this was not enough for them that they erred in the knowledge of GOD: but where as they lived in great wars of husband, those so great plagues called they peace. 22 For ether* they 〈◊〉 their own children Den 18, 10. in sacrifice, or used secret ceremonies, or 〈◊〉. 7, 9 & 19, 4. raging dissoluteness by strange 〈◊〉, 23 And so kept neither life nor marriage clean: but either one slew another by treason, or else vexed him by adultery. 24 So were all mixed together, blood & slaughter, theft and deceit, corruption, unfaithfulness, tumults, 〈◊〉, 25 Disquieting of good men, unthankfulness, defiling of souls, changing of birth, disordre in marriage, 〈◊〉 and uncleanness. 26 For the worshipping of idols that aught not to be named, is the beginning and the cause and the end of all evil. 27 For either they be mad when they be merry, or prophecy lies, or live ungodly, or else lightly for swear themselves. 28 For in so much as their trust is in the idols, which have no life, though they swear fall silly, yet they think to have no hurt. 29 Therefore for two causes shall they justly be punished, because they have an evil opinion of God, addicting themselves unto ido les, and because they swear unjustly to deceive, and despise holiness. 30 For it is not the power of them by whom they swear, but the vengeance of them that sin, which punisheth always the offence of the ungodly. CHAP. XU. The voice of the faithful, praising the mercy of God by whose grace they serve not idols. 1 But thou, o our God, art gracious and true, long suffering, and governest all things by mercy. 2 Though we sin, yet are we thy: for we know thy power but we sin not, knowing that we are counted thy. 3 For to know thee, is perfit righteousness, and to know thy power is the root of immortality. 4 For neither hath the wicked invention of men 〈◊〉 us, nor the unprofitable labour of the painters, nor an image spotted with di vers colours. 5 Whose sight stirreth up the desire of the igno rant: so that he coveteth the form that hath no life, of a dead image. 6 They that love such wicked things, are worthy to have such things to trust to, and they that make them, and they that desire them, and they that worship them. 7 The * potter also tempereth soft earth, & Rom. 9, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 every vessel with labour to our 〈◊〉: but of the same clay he maketh both the vessels, that serve to clean uses, and the con trarie like wise: but whereto every vessel serveth, the potter is the judge. 8 So by his wicked labour he maketh a vain God of the same clay: even he, which a little afore was made of earth himself, and within a little while after goeth thither again whence he was taken, * when he shall make Luk. 12, 20. account for the lone of his life. 9 Notwithstanding he careth not for the labour he taketh, nor that his life is short, but he striveth with the gold smiths, and silver smiths, and countrefaiteth the copper smiths, and taketh it for an honour to make deceivable things. 10 His heart is ashes, and his hope is more vile than earth, and his life is less worthy of honour then clay. 11 For he knoweth not his own maker, that gave him his soul, that had power and breathed in him the breath of life. 12 But they count our life to be but a pastime, & our conversation as a market, where there is gain for they say we aught to be getting on every side, though it be by evil means. 13 Now he that of earth maketh frail vessels and images, knoweth himself to offend above all other. 14 All the enemies of thy people, that hold them in subjection, are most unwise, & more miserable than the very fools. 15 For they judge all the idols of the nations to be gods, which neither have eye sight to see, nor noses to smell, nor ears to hear, nor fingers of hands to grope, and their feet are slow to go. 16 For man made them, and he that hath but a borrowed spirit, fashioned them: but no man can make a god like unto himself. 17 For seeing he is but mortal himself, it is but mortal that he maketh with unrighteous hands: he himself is better than they whom he worshippeth: for he lived, but they never lived. 18 Yea, they worshipped beasts also, which are there most enemies, & which are the worst if they be compared unto others, because they have none understanding. 19 neither have they any beauty to be desired in respect of other beasts: for they are destitute of God's praise, and of his blessing. CHAP. XVI. The punishment of idolaters. 20 The benefits done unto the faithful. 1 THerefore by such things they are Chap. 11 18. worthily punished and* tormented by the Nomb. 11, 〈◊〉. multitude of beasts. 2 In stead of the which punishment thou hast been favourable to thy people, and to satisfy their appetite, hast prepared a meat of a strange taste, even quails, 3 To the intent that they that desired meat, by the things which were showed & sent among them, might turn away their necessary de sire, and that they, which had suffered penury for a space, should also feel a new taste. 4 For it was requisite, that they which used tyranny, should fall into extreme poverty, and that to these only it should be showed, how their enemies were tormented. 5 * For when the cruel fierceness of the beasts Nomb 21. 6. came upon them, and they were hurt with the 1. Cor. 10. 6. stings of cruel serpents, 6 Thy wrath endured not perpetually, but they were troubled for a little season, that they might be reform, having a “ The sign of the brazen serpent. sign of salvation, to remember the commandment of thy Law. 7 For he that turned toward it, was not healed by the thing that he saw, but by thee, o Saviour of all. 8 So in this thou showedst our enemies, that it is thou, which deliverest from all evil. 9 * For the biting of greshopers and flies Exod. 8, 14. & 10. 4. killed them, and there was no remedy found 〈◊〉. 9, 7. for their life for they were worthy to be punished by such. 10 But the teeth of the venomous dragons col de not overcome thy children: for thy mercy came to help them, and healed them. 11 For they were 〈◊〉, because they should remember thy words, and were speedily healed, jest they should fall into so deep forgetfulness, that they cold not be called 〈◊〉 by thy benefit. 12 For neither herb nor plaster healed them, but thy word, o Lord, which heals all things. Deut. 32. 39 13 For thou hast the power of life and death, 1. Sam. 2 6. * and leadest down unto the gates of hell, and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. bringest up again. 14 A man in deed by his 〈◊〉 may slay (another) but when the Spirit is go forth it turneth not again, neither can he call again the soul that is taken away. 15 But it is not possible to escape thy hand. 16 * For the ungodly that would not know Exod, 9 〈◊〉. thee, were punished by the strength of thy arm, with strange rain and with hail, & were pursued with tempest, that they cold not avoid, and were consumed with fire. 17 For it was a wondrous thing that fire might do more than water, which quencheth all things: but the world is the avenger of the righteous. 18 For some time was the fire so tame, that the beasts, which were sent against the ungodly burned not: and that, because they should see & know, that they were persecuted with the punishment of God. 19 And some time burned the fire in the mids of the water above the power of fire, that it might destroy the generation of the unjust land. 20 * In the stead whereof thou hast fed thy Exod. 〈◊〉 14. Nomb. 1. 7. own people with Angel's food, and sent them Psal 78 25. bread ready from heaven without their joh. 6, 〈◊〉. labour, which had abundance of all pleasures in it and 〈◊〉 for all tastes. 21 For thy sustenance declared thy swenes unto children, which served to the appetite of him, that took it, and was meet to that that every man would. Exod. 9 〈◊〉 22 Moreover the* snow and 〈◊〉 abode the fire and melted not, that they might know, that the fire burning in the hail, and sparkling in the rain, destroyed the fruit of the enemies. 23 Again it forgot his own strength, that the righteous might be nourished. 24 For the creature that serveth thee which art the maker, is 〈◊〉 in punishing the unrighteous: but it is easy to do good unto such as put their trust in thee. 25 Therefore was it changed at the same time unto all fashions to serve thy grace, which 〈◊〉 all things, according to the desire of them that had need thereof, 26 That thy children whom thou lovest, o Lord, might know, * that it is not the Deut. 8. 〈◊〉. increase of fruits that feedeth men, but that it is Mat. 〈◊〉 thy word, which preserveth them that 〈◊〉 thee 27 For that which cold not be destroyed with the fire, being only warmed a little with the sun beams, melted, 28 That it might be known that we aught to prevent the sun rising to give thanks unto thee, and to salute thee before the day spring. 29 For the hope of the unthankful shall melt as the winter ice, and flow away as unprofitable waters. CHAP. XVII. The judgements of God against the wicked. 1 FOr thy judgements are great, and can not be expressed: therefore men do err, that will not be reform. 2 For when the unrighteous thought to have thy holy people in subjection, they were bound with the bands of darkness, and long night, and being shut up under the roof did lie there to escape the everlasting providence. 3 And while they thought to be hide in their dark sins, they were scattered abroad in the dark covering of forgetfulness, fearing horribly and troubled with visions. 4 For the den that hide them, kept them not from fear: but the sounds that were about them, troubled them, and terrible visions and sorrowful sights did appear. 5 No power of the fire might give light, neither might the clear flames of the stars lighten the horrible night. 6 For there appeared unto them only a sudden fire, very dreadful: so that being afraid of this vision, “ That is, the might 〈◊〉 vision. which they cold not see, they thought the things, which they saw, to be worse. 7 * And the illusions of the magical arts were Exod. 7. 12. & 8. 7. brought down, and it was a most shameful reproach for the boasting of their knowledge. 8 For they that promised to drive away fear and trouble from the sick person, were sick for fear, and worthy to be laughedat. 9 And though no fearful thing did fear them yet were they afraid at the beasts which passed by them, and at the hissing of the serpents: so that they died for fear, and said they saw not the air, which by no means can be avoided. 10 For it is a fearful thing, when malice is condemned by her own testimony: and a conscience that is touched, doth ever forecast cruel things. 11 For fear is nothing else, but a betraying of the succours, which reason offereth. 12 And the less that the hope is within, the more doth he esteem the ignorance of the thing, that tormenteth him, great. 13 But they that did endure the night that was intolerable, and that came out of the dungeon of hell, which is insupportable, slept the same sleep, 14 And sometimes were troubled with monstrous visions, and some time they swooned, as though their own soul should betray them: for a sudden fear not looked for, came upon them. 15 And thus, whosoever fell down, he was kept and shut in prison, but without chains. 16 For whether he was an husband man, or a shepherd, or one that was set to work alone if he were taken, he must suffer this necessity, that he cold not avoid: 17 [For with one chain of darkness were they all bound] whether it were an hissing wind, or a sweet song of the birds among the thick branches of the trees, or the vehemency of hasty running water, 18 Or a great noise of the falling down of stones, or the running of skipping beasts, that cold not be seen, or the noise of cruel beasts that roared, or the “ Or, 〈◊〉. sound that answereth again in the hollow mountains: the see fearful things made them to swoon. 19 For all the world shined with clear light, and no man was hindered in his labour. 20 Only upon them there fell an heavy night, an image of that darkness that was to come upon them: yea, they were unto themselves more grievous than darkness. CHAP. XVIII. 3 The fiery pillar that the Israelites had in Egypt. 8 The deliverance of the faithful. 10 The Lord smote the Egyptians. 20 The sin of the people in the wilderness. 21 Aaron stood between the living and the dead with his censure. 1 But thy Saints had a very great * light, Exod. 10. 23. whose voice because “ Or, the 〈◊〉. they herded, and saw not the figure of them, they thought them blessed, because they also had not suffered the like. 2 And because they did not hurt them, which did hurt them afore, they thanked them, & asked pardon for their enmity. 3 * Therefore thou gavest them a burning Exod. 13. 21. & 14. 24. piller of fire to lead them in the unknown way, Psal. 68 14. & 105. 39 and madest the sun that it hurted not them in their honourable journey. 4 But they were worthy to be deprived of the light, and to be kept in darkness, which had kept thy children shut up, by whom the uncorrupt light of the Law should be given to the world. 5 * Where as they thought to slay the babes of Exod. 1. 〈◊〉. the Saints, by one child that was cast out, and preserved to reprove them, thou hast taken away the multitude of their children and destroyed them all together in the mighty water. 6 Of that night were our fathers certified afore, that they knowing unto what oaths they had given credit, might be of good cheer. 7 Thus thy* people received the health of the Exod. 14. 24. righteous, but the enemies were destroyed. 8 For as thou hast punished the enemies, so hast thou glorified us whom thou hast called 9 For the righteous children of the good men offered secretly, and made a law of right teousnes by one consent, that the Saints should receive good & evil 〈◊〉 like manner, & that the fathers should first sing praises. 10 But a disagreeing price was herded of the enemies, and there was a lamentable noise for the children that were be wailed. 11 For the * master and the servant were Exod. 12. 27. punished with like punishment, and the commu ne people suffered a like with the King. 12 So they altogether had in numerable that died with one kind of death: neither were the living sufficientto bury them: for in the twinkling of an eye the noblest of spring of them was destroyed. 13 So they that cold believe nothing, because of the enchantments, confessed this people to be the children of God, in the destruction of the first born. 14 For while all things were in quiet silence, and the night was in the mids of her swift course, 15 Thy almighty word leapt down from heaven out of thy royal throne, as a fierce man of war in the mids of the land that was destroyed. 16 And brought thy unfeigned commandment as a sharp sword, and stood up, and filled all things with death, and being come down to the earth, it reached unto the heavens. 17 Then the sight of the fearful dreams vexed them suddenly, and fearfulness came upon them unawares. 18 Then lay there one here, another there hall fedead, and showed the cause of his death. 19 For the visions that vexed them, showed them these things afore: so that they were not ignorant, wherefore they perished. 20 Now 〈◊〉 of death touched the righteous also, and * among the multitude in the Nomb. 16. 46. wilderness there was a plague, but the wrath endured not long. 21 For the blameless man made haste, and defended them, and took the weapons of his ministration, even prayer, and the reconciliation by the perfume, and set himself against the wrath, & so brought the misery to an end, declaring that he was thy servant. 22 For he overcame not the multitude with bodily power, nor with force of weapons but with the word he subdued him that punished, alleging the oaths & covenant made unto the fathers. 23 For when the dead were fallen down by heaps one upon another, he stood in the mids, and cut of the wrath, and parted it from coming to the living. 24 * For in the long garment was all the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 11. ornament, and in the four rows of the stones was the glory of the fathers graven with thy majesty in the diadem of his head. 25 Unto these the destroyer gave place, and was afraid of them: for it was sufficient, that they hadtasted the wrath. CHAP. XIX. 3 The death of the Egyptians, & the great joy of the Hebrew s. 11 The meat that was given at the desire of the people. 17 All the elements serve to the will of God. 1 AS for the ungodly, the wrath came upon them without mercy unto the end: for he knew what should come unto them, 2 That they [when they had consented to let them go, and had sent (them out with diligence] would repent, and pursue them. 3 For while yet sorrow was before them, and they lamented by the graves of the dead, they devised another foolishness, so that they persecuted than in their fleeing, whom they had cast out afore with prayer. 4 For the destiny, where of they were worthy, brought them to this end, and caused them to forget the things that had come to pass, that they might accomplish the punishment which remains by torments, 5 Both that thy people might try a marvelous passage, & that these might find a strange death. 6 For every creature in his kind was fashioned of new, and served in their own offices enjoined them, that thy children might be kept without hurt. 7 For the cloud overshadowed their tents, and the dry earth appeared, where afore was water: so that in the read Sea there was a way without impediment, and the great deep become a great field. 8 Through the which all the people went that were defended with thy hand, seeing thy wondrous marueiles. 9 For they “ Or, were 〈◊〉 neighed like horses, and leapt like lambs, praising thee, o Lord, which haddest 〈◊〉 them. 10 For they were yet mindful of those things which were done in the land where they dwelled how the ground forth flies in stead of cat tell, & how the river 〈◊〉 with the multitude of frogs in stead of fish. 11 * But at the last they saw a new generation Exod. 36, 〈◊〉. of birds, when they were enticed with lust, rom. 11, 32. and desired delicare meats. 12 * For the quails came forth of the sea Chap. 16, 1. unto them for comfort, but punishments came upon the “ Or, Egyptians. sinners not without signs that were given by great thunderings: for they suffered worthily according to their wickedness, because they sheweda cruel hatred toward strangers. 13 For the one sort would not receive them when they were present, because they knew them not: the other sort brought the strangers into bondage that had done them good. 14 Beside all these things some (would not suffer,) that any regard should be had of them for they handled the strangers despitefully. 15 Others that had received them with great banketing, and admitted them to be partakers of the same laws, did afflict them with great labours. 16 Therefore they were stricken with blindness as in old time certain were at the doors of Gen. 19, 〈◊〉. the * righteousness, so that every one being compassed with darkness, sought the entrance of his door. 17 Thus the elements agreed among them selves in this change, as when one tune is changed upon an instrument of music, and the melody still remains, which may easily be perceived by the sight of the things that are come to pass. 18 For the things of the earth were changed in to things of the water, and the thing that did swim, went upon the ground. 19 The fire had power in the water contrary unto his own virtue, & the water for gate his own kind to quench. 20 Again, the flames did not hurt the flesh of the corruptible beasts that walked therein, neither melted they that which seemed to be ye, and was of a nature that would melt, and yet was an immortal meat. 21 For in all things, o Lord, thou hast magnified and glorified thy people, and hast not despised to assist them in every time and place. THE WISDOM OF JESUS the son of Sirach, called Ecclesiasticus. This argument was found in a certain Greek copy. THis jesus was the son of Sirach, and Sirachs father was 〈◊〉 called jesus, and he lived in the latter times, after the people had been led away captive, and brought home again, and almost after all the Prophets. Now his grandfather, as he himself witnesseth, was a man of great diligence, and wisdom among the 〈◊〉, who did not only gather the grave sentences of wise men, that had been before him, but he himself also spoke many full of great knowledge and wisdom. So this first jesus died, and left this which he had gathered, and Sirach afterward left it to jesus his son, who took it and put it in order in a book, and called it WISDOM, in titling it both by his own name, his father's name, and his grandfathers: thinking by this title of Wisdom to allure the reader to read this book with more great desire, and to consider it more diligently. Therefore this book containeth wise sayings, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and similitudes with certain divine histories which are notable and ancient, even of men that were approved of God and 〈◊〉 prayers, and songs of the author himself: moreover, what benefits the Lord had bestowed upon his people, and what plagues he had heaped upon their enemies. This jesus did imitate Solomon, and was no less famous in wisdom and doctrine, who was therefore called a man of great knowledge, as he was in deed. The prologue of the Wisdom of jesus the son of Sirach. WHere as many, and great things have been given us by the Law, and the Prophets, and by others that have followed them, [for the which things Israel aught to be comen dead by the reason of doctrine and wisdom, whereby the readers aught not only to become learned themselves, but also may be able by the diligent study thereof to be profitable unto strangers both by speaking and writing] after that my grand father jesus had given himself to the reading of the Law, and the Prophets, and other books of our fathers, and had got ten therein sufficient judgement, he purposed also to writ some thing 〈◊〉 to learning & wisdom, to the intent that they which were desirous to learn, and would give themselves to these things, might profit much more in living according to the Law. Wherefore, I exhort you to receive it lovingly, and to read it with diligence, and to take it in good worth, though we seem to some in some things not able to attain to the interpretation of such words as are hard to be expressed: for the things that are spoken in the Hebrew tongue have another force in themselves then when they are translated into another tongue, & not only these things, but other things also, as the Law itself, and the Prophets, and other books have no small difference when they are spoken in their own language. Therefore in the eight and thirtieth year, when I came into Egypt under King Euergetes, & continued there I found a copy full of great learning, and I thought it necessary, to bestow my diligence, and travail to interpret this book. So for a certain time with great watching and study I gave myself to the finishing of this book, that it might be published, that they which remain in banishment, & are desirous to learn, might apply themselves unto good manners, and live according to the Law. CHAP. I 1 Wisdom cometh of God 11 A praise of the fear of God 29 The means to come by wisdom. 1 ALL wisdome* 1. King. 3. 9 & 4. 〈◊〉 (cometh) of the Lord, That which is marked with these two marks () is read in the Latin copies, and not in the Greek. [and hath been ever with him] and is with him for ever. 2 Who can number the sand of the sea, & the drops of the rain, and the days of the world? [who cammeasure] the height of heaven, the breadth of the earth, & the depth? 3 Who can find the wisdom [of God which hath been afore all things?] 4 Wisdom hath been created before all things, and the understanding of prudence from everlasting. 5 [The word of God most high is the foun ta'en of wisdom, and the everlasting commandments are the entrance unto her] 6 * Unto whom hath the root of wisdom Rom. 11. 34, been declared? or who hath known her wise counsels? 7 [Unto whom hath the doctrine of wisdom been discovered and showed? and who hath understand the manifold entrance unto her? 8 There is one wise [even the most high Crea for of all things, the almighty, the King of power] and very terrible, which sitteth upon his throne. 9 He is the Lord, that hath created her [thorough the holy Ghost:] he hate seen her, numbered her, [and measured her.] 10 He hath powered her out upon all his works, and upon all flesh, according to his gift, and giveth her abundantly unto them that love him. 11 The fear of the Lord is glory, and gladness and rejoicing, and a joyful crown. 12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart and giveth gladness, and joy and long life. 13 Whoso fears the Lord, it shall go well with him at the last, and he shall find favour in the day of his death. 14 [The 〈◊〉 of God is honourable wisdom, and unto whom it appeareth in a vision, they love it for the vision, and for the knowledge of the great works thereof] 15 * The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. wisdom, and was made with the faithful in 〈◊〉. 9 10. the womb: [〈◊〉 goeth with the choose joh. 28. 28. woe men, and is known with the righteous and faithful. 16 The fear of the Lord is an holy knowledge. 17 Holiness shall preserve, and justify the heart and giveth mirth and gladness. 18 Who so fears the Lord, shall prospero, and in the day of his end, he shallbe blessed] 19 She hath built her everlasting foundations with men, and is given to be with their seed. 20 To fear God is the fullness of wisdom, and filleth men with her fruits. 21 She filleth their whole hoof with [all] things desirable, and the garners with the things, that she bringeth forth, and both twain are 〈◊〉 of God. 22 The fear of the Lord is the crown of wisdom, and giveth peace and perfit health: he hath seen her and numbered her. 23 “ Or, wisdom. She raineth down knowledge, and under standing of wisdom, and hath brought unto honour, them that possessed her. 24 The fear of the Lord is the root of wisdom, and her branches are long life. 25 [In the treasures of wisdom is understanding, and holy knowledge, but wisdom is abhorred of sinners.] 26 The fear of the Lord driveth out sin: and when she is present, she driveth away anger. 27 ¶ For wicked anger can not be justified: for his rashness in his anger shallbe his destruction. 28 Apacient man will suffer for a time, and then shall he have the reward of joy. 29 He will hide his words for a time, and many men's lips shall speak of his wisdom. 30 In the treasures of wisdom are the secrets of knowledge, but the sinner abhorreth the worship of God. 31 If thou desire wisdom, keep the commandments, & the Lord shall give her unto thee [and will fill her treasures.] 32 For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline: he hath pleasure in faith and meekness. 33 Be not disobedient to the fear of the Lord, and come not unto him with a double heart. 34 ¶ Be not an hypocrite that men should speak of thee, but take heed what thou speakest. 35 exalt not thyself, jest thou fall and bring thy soul to dishonour, and so God discover thy secrets, and cast thee down in the mids of the congregation, because 〈◊〉 not receive the true fear of God, and thy heart is full of deceit. CHAP. II 1 He exhorteth the servants of God to righteousness, love, understanding, & patience, 〈◊〉 To trust in the Lord 13 A curse upon them that are faint hearted and impatient. 1 MY son, if thou will't come into the service of God, [stand fast in righteousness & fear, and] preparethy soul to tentation. 2 Settle thy heart, & be patient: [bow dough ne thy 〈◊〉, and receive the words of understanding] & shrink not a way, when thou 〈◊〉, [but wait upon God patiently] 3 join thyself unto him, & depart not away that thou mayst be increased at thy last end. 4 Whatsoever cometh unto thee, receive it patiently, and be patient in the change of thy affliction. 5 * For as gold [and silver are] tried in the Wisdom. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. fire, even so are men acceptable in the 〈◊〉 17. 3. furnace of adversity. 6 Believe in God and he will help thee: order thy way aright, and trust in him: [hold fast his fear, and grow old therein.] 7 You that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy shrink not a way from him that you fall not. 8 You that fear the Lord, believe him and your reward shall not fail. 9 O you that fear the Lord, trust in good things and in the everlasting joy and mercy. 10 [You that fear the Lord, love him, and your hearts shallbe lightened.] 11 Consider the old generations [of men, you children,] and mark them well: * was there Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. ever any confounded, that put his trust in the Lord? or who hath continued in his fear, and was forsaken? or whom did he ever despise, that called upon him? 12 For God is gracious and merciful, and forgiveth sins and saveth in the time of trouble [and is a defender for all them that seek him in the truth.] 13 Woe unto them, that have a “ Or, double. fearful heart, [and to the wicked lips] and to the faint hands, and to the sinner that goeth two* 1. King. 18 〈◊〉. ma ner of ways. 14 Woe unto him that is faint hearted, for he believeth not: therefore shall he not be defended. 15 Woe unto you that have lost patience, [and have forsaken the right ways, and are turned back into froward ways:] for what will you do when the Lord shall visit you? 16 They that fear the Lord, will not disobey his word: and they that * love him, joh. 14. 24. will keep his ways. 17 They that fear the Lord, will seek out the things that are pleasant unto him: and they that love him, shallbe fulfilled with his Law. 18 They that fear the Lord, will prepare their hearts, and humble their souls in his sight. 19 [They that fear the Lord, keep his commandments, and will be patient till he see them, 20 Saying, If we do not repent] we shall fall in to the hands of the Lord, and not into the hands of men. 21 Yet as his greatness is, so is his mercy. CHAP. III 2 To our father and mother aught we to give double honour 10. Of the blessing and curse of the father and mother. 22 Not man aught over curiously to search out the secrets of God. 1 T [He children of wisdom are the Church of the righteous, and their of spring is obedience and love.] 2 Hear your father's judgement, o children, and do thereafter, that you may be safe. 3 For the Lord will have the father honoured of he children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the children. 4 Who so honoureth his father, his sins shallbe forgiven him, [and he shall abstain from them, and shall have his daily desires. 5 And he that honoureth his mother, is like one that gathereth treasure. 6 Who so honoureth his father, shall have joy of his own children, and when he maketh his prayer, he shallbe herded. 7 He that honoureth his father, shall have along life, and he that is obedient unto the Lord, shall comfort 〈◊〉 mother. 8 He that fears the Lord, honoureth his parents, and doth service unto his parents, as unto lords. 9 * Honour thy father and mother in deed and Exod. 20. 12. in word [and in all patience,] that thou mayst Deut. 5 16. Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. have “ Or, the blessing of men. God's blessing, [and that his blessing Ephes. 6. 2. may abide with thee in the end.] 10 For the blessing of the father stablisheth the houses of the children, and the mother's curse rotteth out the foundations. 11 Rejoice not at the dishonour of thy father: for it is not honour unto thee, but shame. 12 Seeing that man's glory cometh by his father's honour, and the reproach of the mother is dishonour to the children. 13 My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth. 14 And if his understanding fail, have patience with him, and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength. 15 For the good entreaty of thy father shall not be forgotten, but it shallbe a forteres for thee against sins, [and for thy mother's offence thou shalt be recompensed with good, and it shallbe founded for thee in righteousness.] 16 And in the day of trouble thou shalt be remembered: thy sins also shall melt away as the ice in the fair wether. 17 He that forsaketh his father, shall come to shame, and he that angreth his mother, is curs said of God. 18 ¶ My son, perform thy doings with meekness, so shalt thou be beloved of them that are approved. 19 The * greater thou art, the more humble Philip 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. thyself [in all things,] and thou shalt find favour before the Lord 20 Many are excellent and of renown: but the secrets are revealed unto the meek. 21 For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly. 22 * Seek not out the things that are to hard Prou 25. 27. for thee, neither search the things rashly Rom. 12. 3. which are to mighty for thee. 23 [Butler] what [God] hath commanded thee, think upon that with reverence, [and be not curious in many of his works:] for it is not needful for thee to see with thy eyes the things that are secret. 24 Be not curious in superfluous things: for many things are showed unto thee above the capacity of men. 25 The meddling with such hath beguiled many, and an evil opinion hath deceived their judgement. 26 Thou canst not see without eyes: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not. 27 A stubborn heart shall far evil at the last: and he that loveth danger, shall perish therein. 28 An heart that goeth two ways, shall not prospero: and he that is froward of heart 〈◊〉 stumble therein. 29 An obstinate heart shallbe laden with sorrows: and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin. 30 The persuasion of the proud is without remedy, and his steps shallbe plucked up: for the plant of sin hath taken root in him, [and he shall not be esteemed.] 31 The heart of him that hath understanding shall perceive secret things, and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man. 32 [An heart that is wise and understanding, will abstain from sin, and shall prospero in the works of righteousness.] 33 Water quencheth burning fire, * and alms 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. taketh away sins. 34 And he that rewardeth good deeds, will remember it afterward, and in the time of the fall, he shall find a stay. CHAP. four 1 Alms must be done with gentleness. 12 The study of wisdom and her fruit. 20 An exhortation to eschew evil, and to do good. 1 MY son, defraud not the poor of his living, and make not the needy eyes to wait long. 2 Make not an hungry soul sorrowful, neither vex a man in his necessity. 3 Trouble not the heart that is grieved, and differre not the gift of the needy. 4 Refuse not the prayer of one that is in trouble: turn not away thy face from the poor. 5 Turn not thy eyes a side [in anger] from the poor, and give him none occasion to speak evil of thee. 6 For if he curse thee in the bitterness of his soul, his prayer shallbe herded of him that made him. 7 Be courteous unto the company of [poor, and humble thy soul unto the Elder,] and bow down thy head to a man of worship 8 Let it not grieve thee to bow down thy ear unto the poor, [but pay thy debt,] and give him a friendly answer. 9 ¶ Deliver him that suffereth wrong, from the hand of the oppressor, & be not faint hearted “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 him when thoviudgest. 10 Be as a father unto the fatherless, and as an husband unto their mother: so shalt thou be as the son of the most High: and he shall love thee more than thy mother doth. 11 Wisdom exalteth her children, and receiveth them that seek her, [and will go before them in the way of righteousness.] 12 He that loveth her, loveth life, and they that seek life in the morning, shall have great joy. 13 He that keepeth her, shall inherit glory: for unto whom she entereth, him the Lord will bless. 14 They that honour her, shallbe the servants of the holy one, and them that love her, the Lord doth love. 15 Who so giveth ear unto her, shall judge the nations, and he that goeth unto her, shall dwell safely. 16 He that is faithful unto her, shall have her in possession, and his generation shall possess her. For first she will walk with him by crooked ways, and bring him unto fear, & dread, and torment him with her discipline until she have tried his soul, and have proved him by her judgements. 18 Then will she return the strait way unto him, and comfort him, and show him her secrets, [and heap upon him the treasures of knowledge, and understanding of righteousness.] 19 But if he go wrong, she will forsake him, & give him over into the hands of his destruction. 20 [¶ My son,] * Make much of time, and 〈◊〉, 12. 11. eschewe the thing that is evil. 21 And be not ashamed [to say the truth] for thy life: for there is a shame that 〈◊〉 sin, and a shame that 〈◊〉 worship and favour. 22 Accept no person against 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 conscience, that thou be not confounded to thy own decay, [and forbear not thy neighbour in his fault.] 23 And keep not back counsel when it may do good, neither hide thy wisdom when it may be famous. 24 For by the talk is wisdom known, and learning by the words of the tongue, [& counsel, wisdom and learning by the talking of the wise, & steadfastness in the works of righteousness.] 25 In no wise speak against the word of truth, but be ashamed of the lies of thy own ignorance. 26 Be not ashamed to confess thy sins, & resist not the course of the river. 27 Submit not thyself unto a foolish man, neither accept the person of the mighty. 28 Strive for the truth unto death, [and defend justice for thy life,] and the Lord God shall fight for thee [against thine enemies.] 29 Be not hasty in thy tongue, neither slack and negligent in thy works. 30 Be not as a lion in thy own house, neither beaten thy servants for thy fantasy, [nor oppress them that are under thee.] 31 * Let not thy hand be stretched out to Act. 20. 〈◊〉. receive, and shut when thou shouldest give. CHAP. V. 1 In riches may we not put any confidence. 7 The vengeance of God aught to be feared, and repentance 〈◊〉 not be differred. 1 TRust not unto thy riches, and say not, I have enough for my life: [for it shall not help in the time of vengeance and indignation.] 2 Follow not thy own mind and thy strength to walk in the ways of thy heart: 3 neither say thou, [How have I had strength?] or who will bring me under for my 〈◊〉? for GOD the avenger will revenge the wrong done by thee. 4 And say not, I have sinned, and what evil hath come unto me? for the Almighty is a patient rewarder, but he will not leave thee unpunished. 5 Because thy sin is forgiven, be not without fear, to heap sin upon sin. 6 And say not, The mercy of God is great: he will forgive my manifold sins: for mercy and wrath come from him, and his indignation cometh down upon sinners. 7 Make no tarrying to turn unto the Lord, and put not of from day to day: for suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord break forth & in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, and thou shalt perish in time of vengeance. 8 Trust not in wicked riches: for they shall not help thee in the day of punishment [〈◊〉 vengeance.] 9 Be not carried about with every wind, & go not into every way for so doth the sinner that hath a double tongue. 10 Stand fast in thy sure understanding [and in the way and knowledge of the Lord] & have but one manner of word, [and follow the word of peace and righteousness. 11 Be humble to hear the word of God, that thou mayst understand it, and make a true answer with wisdom.] 12 Be swift to hear good things, and let thy life be pure, and give a patient answer. 13 If thou hast understanding, aunswerthy neighbour: if not, lay thy hand upon thy mouth, [jest thou be trapped in an undiscrete word, and so be blamed.] 14 Honour and shame is in the talk, and the tongue of a man causeth him to fall. 15 Be not counted a tale bearer, and lie not in wait with thy tongue: for shame [and repentance] follow the thief, and an evil conden nation is over him that is double tongued: [but he that is a back ebit or, shallbe hated, envied and confounded.] 16 Do not rashly, neither in small things nor in great. CHAP. VI 1 It is the property of a sinner to be evil tongued. 6 Of friendship. 33 Desire to be taught. 1 BE not of a friend [thy neighbour's] enemy: for such shall have an evil Name, shame and reproach, and he shall be in infamy as the wicked that hath a double tongue. 2 Be not proud in the device of thy own mind, jest thy soul rend thee as a bull, 3 And eat up thy leaves, and destroy thy fruit, and so thou be left as a dry tree [in the wilderness.] 4 For a wicked soul destroyeth him that hath it, and maketh him to be laughed to scorn of his enemies, [and bringeth him to the portion of the ungodly.] 5 A sweet talk multiplieth the friends [and pacifieth them that be at variance,] and a sweet tongue increaseth much good talk. 6 Hold friendship with many, nevertheless have but one counselor of a thousand. 7 If thou gettest a friend, prove him first, and be not hasty to credit him. 8 For some man is a friend for his own occasion, and will not abide in the day of thy trouble. 9 And there is some friend that turneth to enmity, and taketh parts against thee, & in contention he will declare thy shame. 10 Again some friend is but a companion at the table, and in the day of thy affliction he continueth not. 11 But in thy prosperity he will be as thou thyself, and will use liberty over thy servants. 12 If thou be brought low, he will be against thee, and will hide himself from thy face. 13 Depart from thy enemies, and beware of thy friends. 14 A faithful friend is a strong defence, and he that finds such one, finds a treasure. 15 A faithful friend aught not to be changed for any thing, and the weight [of gold and silver] is not to be compared to the goodness [of his faith.] 16 A faithful friend is the medicine of life [& immortality,] & they that fear the Lord, shall find him. 17 Who so fears the Lord, shall direct his friendship aright, and as his own self, so shall his friend be. 18 ¶ My son, received octrine from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom [which shall endure] till thy old age. 19 Go to her as one that ploweth, & soweth, and wait for her good fruits: for thou shalt have but little labour in her work: but thou shalt eat of her fruits right soon. 20 How exceeding sharp is she to the unlearned? he that is without judgement, will not remain with her. 21 Unto such one she is as a fine touchstone, and he casts her from him without delay. 22 For they have the Name of wisdom, but there be but few that have the knowledge of her. 23 [For with them that know her, she abideth unto the appearing of God.] 24 Give ear, my son: receive my doctrine, and refuse not my counsel, 25 And put thy feet into her links, and thy neck into her chain. 26 Bow down thy shoulder unto her, and bear her, and be not weary of her bands. 27 Come unto her with thy whole heart, and keep her ways with all thy power. 28 Seek after her, and search her, & she shall be showed thee: and when thou hast got her, forsake her not. 29 For at the last thou shalt find rest in her, and that shallbe turned to thy joy. 30 Then shall her fetters be a strong defence for thee, [and a sure foundation] & her chains a glorious raiment. 31 For there is a golden ornament in her, and her bands are the laces of purple colour. 32 Thou shalt put her on as a rob of honour, and shalt put her upon thee, as a crown of joy. 33 My son, if thou will't, thou shalt be taught, and if thou will't apply thy mind, thou shalt be witty. 34 If thou love to hear, thou shalt receive [doctrine,] and if thou delight in hearing, thou shalt be wise. 35 Stand with the multitude of the Elders, which are wise, and join with him that is wise. 36 * Desire to hear all godly talk, and let Chap. 8. 〈◊〉 not the grave sentences of knowledge escape thee. 37 And if thou seest a man of understanding, get thee sone unto him, and let thy 〈◊〉 wear the steps of his doors. 38 Let thy mind be upon the ordinances of the Lord, and be" continually occupied in his commandments: so shall he stablish thy heart, and give thee wisdom at thy own desire. CHAP. VII. 2. We must forsake evil, and yet not justify ourselves. 23 The behaviour of the wise toward his wife, his friend, his children, his servants, his father and mother. 1 DO no evil so shall no harm come unto thee. 2 Depart from the thing that is wicked, & sin shall turn away from thee. 3 My son, sow not upon the forowes of unrighteousness, jest that thou reap them seven fold. 4 Ask not of the Lord pre-eminence, neither of the King the seat of honour. 〈◊〉. 9 1. 5 * justify not thyself before the Lord: [for Psal. 143. 〈◊〉 he knoweth thy heart,] & boast not thy 〈◊〉. 7. 17. wisdom in the presence of the King. Luk. 18. 11. 6 Seek not to be made a judge, jest thou be not able to take away iniquity, and jest thou, fearing the person of the mighty, shouldest commit an offence against thy uprightness. 7 Offend not against the multitude of a city and cast not thyself among the people. 8 * Bind not two sins together: for in Chap. 12 〈◊〉. one sin shalt thou not be unpunished. 9 Say not God will look upon the multitude of mine oblations, and when I offer to the most high God, he will accept it. 10 Be not faint hearted, when thou makest thy prayer, neither slack in giving of alms 11 Laugh no man to scorn in the heaviness of his soul, for [God which seethe all things] is he * that can bring down: and set up 1. Sam, 2. 7. again. 12 Sow not a lie against thy brother, neither do the same against thy friend. 13 Use not to make any manner of lie: for the custom there of is not good. 14 Make not many words when thou art among the Elders, neither repeat a thing in thy prayer. 15 Hear not laborious work, neither the husbandry, which the most High hath created. 16 Number not thyself in the multitude of the wicked, but remember that vengeance will not slack. 17 Humble thy mind greatly: for the vengeance of the wicked is fire and worms. 18 Give not over thy friend for any good, nor thy true brother for the gold of Ophir 19 Depart not from a wise and good woman, [that is fallen unto thee for thy portion in the fear of the Lord:] for her grace is above gold. 〈◊〉. 19 〈◊〉. 20 ¶ * Where as thy servant worketh truly Chap. 〈◊〉. 30. & 〈◊〉. 7. entreat him not evil, not the hireling that bestoweth himself wholly for thee. 21 Let thy soul love a good servant, and defraud him not of liberty, [neither leave him a poor man.] 22 * If thou have cattle, look well to them, & if they be for thy profit, keep them with thee. 23 If thou have sons, instruct them, & hold their neck from their youth. 24 If thou have daughters, keep their body and show not thy face cheerful toward them. 25 Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou perform a weighty matter: but give her to a man of understanding. 26 If thou have a wife after thy mind, forsake her not, but commit not thyself to the hateful. 27 * Honour thy father from thy whole heart Chap. 〈◊〉. 9 & forget not the sorrows of thy mother. Tob. 4. 7. 28 Remember that thou wast born of them, and how canst thou recompense them the things that they have done for the. 29 ¶ Fear the Lord with all thy soul, and honour his ministers. 30 Love him that made thee, with all thy Deut 12. 〈◊〉. strength * and forsake not his servants. 31 Fear the Lord with all thy soul, and Levi. 2. 3. honour the Priests, * And give them their Nomb. 18. 15. portion, as it is commanded thee, the first fruits, [and purifications] and sacrifices for sin, and the offerings of the shoulders, and the sacrifices of sanctification, and the first fruits of the holy things. 32 Stretch thy hand unto the poor that thy “ Or, liberality. blessing, [and reconciliation] may be accomplished. 33 Liberality pleaseth all men living, and * Tob. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. from the dead restrain it not. Rom. 12. 〈◊〉. 34 * Let not them that weep, be without 〈◊〉. 25. 〈◊〉. [comfort:] but mourn with such as mourn. 35 * Be not slow to visit the sick. for that shall make thee to be beloved. 36 What soever thou takest in hand remember the end, and thou shalt never do amiss. CHAP. VIII. We must take heed with whom we have to do. 1 Strive not with a mighty man, jest thou fall into his hands. 2 * Make not variance with a rich man: jest 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 25. on the other side weigh down thy weight: Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. * for gold [and silver] hath destroyed many & hath subverted the hearts of Kings 3 Strive not with a man that is full of words, and lay no sticks upon his fire. 4 Play not with a man that is untaught, jest thy kindred be dishonoured. 5 * Despise not a man that turneth himself 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. away from sin, nor cast him not in the teeth with all, but remember that we are all worthy blame. 6 * Dishonour not a man in his old age for Levi. 19 〈◊〉. they 〈◊〉 as we which are not old. 7 Be not glad of the death of thy enemy, but remember that we must die all [and so enter into joy.] 8 * Despise not the exhortation of the Chap. 6, 〈◊〉. [Elders] that be wise but acquaint thyself with their wise sentences: for of them thou shalt learn wisdom, [& the doctrine of understanding,] and how to serve great men [without complaint.] 9 Go not from the doctrine of the Elders: for they have learned it of their fathers, & of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to make answer in the time of need. 10 Kindle not the coals of sinners, [when thou rebukest them,] jest thou be burned in the fiery flames [of their sins.] 11 Rise not up against him that doth wrong that he lay not wait as a spy for thy mouth 12 * Lend not unto him that is mightier than Chap 〈◊〉. 4. thyself: for if thou lendest him, count it but lost. 13 Be not surety above thy power for if thou be surety, think to pay it. 14 Go not to law with the judge for they will give sentence accordig to his own honour. Gen. 17. 8. 15 * Travail not by the way with him that is rash, jest he do thee injury: for he followeth his own wilfulness, and so shalt thou perish thorough his folly. 16 * Strive not with him that is angry, & go Prou. 22. 24. not with him into the wilderness: for blood is as nothing in his sight, and where there is no help, he will overthrow thee. 17 Take no counsel at a fool: for he can not keep a thing close. 18 Do no secret thing before a stranger: for thou canst not tell what he goeth about. 19 Open not thy heart unto every man, jest he be unthankful to thee, [& put thee to reproof.] CHAP. IX. Ofielousie. 12 An old friend is to be preferred before a new 18 Righteous most should be bidden to thy table. 1 BE not jealous over thy wife of thy bosom, neither teach her by thy means an evil lesson. 2 Give not thy life unto a woman, jest she over come thy strength, [and so thou be confounded.] 3 Meet not an harlot, jest thou fall into her snares. 4 Use not the company of a woman that is a singer, [and a dancer, neither hear her,] jest thou be taken by her craftiness. 5 Gaze not on a * maid, that thou fall not Gen. 6. 2. by that that is precious in her. 6 * Cast not thy mind upon harlots [in any Prou. 〈◊〉. 2. manner of thing,] jest thou destroy (both thyself and) thy heritage. 7 Go not about gazing in the streets of the city, neither wander thou in the secret places thereof. 8 * Turn away thy eye from a beautiful Mat. 5. 28. woman, and look not upon others beauty: for many * have perished by the beauty of Gene 34. 1. women: for thorough it love is kindled as a fire 〈◊〉. Sam. 〈◊〉, 2. 9 [Every woman that is an harlot, shallbe 〈◊〉. 10. 17. trodden under foot as dung, of every one that goeth by the way. 10 Many wondering at the beauty of a strange woman, have been cast out: for her words born as a fire.] 11 Sat not at all with another man's wife, [neither lie with her upon the bed,] nor banquet with her, jest thy heart incline unto & so through thy desire fall into destruction 12 ¶ For sake not an old friend: for the new shall not be like him: a new friend is as dew wine when it is old, thou shalt drink it with pleasure. judg. 9 3. 13 * Desire not the honour [& riches] of a sinner: 2. Sam. 15. 12. for thou knowest not what shallbe his end. 14 Delight not in the thing that the ungodly have pleasure in, but remember that they shall not be found just into their grave. 15 Keep thee from the man that hath power to slay: so shalt thou not doubt the fear of death: and if thou come unto him make no fault, jest he take away thy life: remember, that thou goest in the mids ofsnares and that thou walkest upon the towers of the city. 16 Try thy neighbour as near as thou canst * and ask counsel of the wise. Chap. 7. 8. 17 Let thy talk be with the wise, and all thy communication in the Law of the most High. 18 Let just men eat and drink with thee. and let thy rejoicing be in the fear of the Lord 19 In “ Or, the workman is praised according to the work. the hands of the craftsmen shall the works be commended, and the wise prince of the people by his word, [& the word by the wisdom of the Elders.] 20 A man full of words is dangerous in his city, and he that is rash in his talking, shallbe hated. CHAP. X. 1 Of Kings and judges. 7 Pride and 〈◊〉 are to be abhorred, 28 Labour in praised. 1 A Wise judge will instruct his people with discretion the governance of a prudent man is well ordered. 2 As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers, and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all they that devil therein. 3 * An unwise King destroyeth his people, but 2. King 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. where they that be in authority, are men of understanding, there the city prospereth. 4 The governor of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, [and all iniquity of the nations is to be abhorred,] and when time is, he will set up a profitable ruler over it. 5 In the hand of God is the prosperity of man, and upon the scribes will he say his honour. Levi. 19 17. 6 * Be not angry for any wrong, with thy neighbour, and do nothing by injurious practices. 7 Pride is hateful before God and man, and by both doth one 〈◊〉 iniquity. 8 * Because of un righteous dealing, and 〈◊〉. 27. 〈◊〉. wrongs and riches got by deceit, the Dan. 4. 14. kingdom is translated from one people to another. 9 There is nothing worse than a 〈◊〉 man [why art thou proud, o earth and ashes? there is not a more wicked thing, then to love money] for such one would even sell his soul, and for his life every one is compelled to pull out his own bowels. 10 [All tyranny is of small endurance, and the disease that is hard to heal, is grievous to the physician.] 11 The physician cutteth of the sore disease, and he that is to day a King, tomorrow is dead. 12 Why is the earth and ashes proud, seeing that when a man dieth, he is the heir of serpents, beasts and worms? 13 The beginning of man's pride, is to fall away from God, & to turn away his heart from his maker. 14 For pride is the original of sin, and he that hath it, shall power out abomination, till at last he be over thrown: therefore the Lord bringeth the persuasions (of the wicked) to dishonour, and destroyeth them in the end. 15 The Lord hath cast down the thrones of the (proud) princes, and set up the meek in their stead. 16 The Lord plucketh up the roots of the (proud) nations, and planteth the lowly with glory among them. 17 The Lord overthroweth the lands of the heathen, and destroyeth them unto the foundations of the earth: he causeth them to whither away, and destroyeth them, and maketh their memorial to cease out of the earth. 18 (GOD destroyeth the memorial of the proud, and leaveth the remembrance of the humble.) 19 Pride was not created in men, neither wrath in the generation of women. 20 There is a seed of man, which is an honourable seed: the honourable seed are they that fear the Lord: there is a seed of man, which is without honour the seed without honour, are they that transgress the 〈◊〉 of the Lord it is a seed that remains which fears the Lord, & affair plant, that love him: but they are a seed without honour, that despise the Law, and adeceiveable seed that break the commandments. 21 He that is the chief among brethren, is honourable: so are they that fear the Lord in his sight. 22 The fear of the LORD causeth that the kingdom faileth not, but the kingdom is lost by cruelty and pride. 23 The fear of the Lord is the glory as well of the rich and the noble, as of the poor. 24 It is not meet to despise the poor man that hath understanding, neither is it 〈◊〉 to magnify the rich that is a wicked man. 25 The great man and the judge and the man of authority, are honourable, yet is there none of them greater, than he that fears the Lord 26 * Unto the servant that is wise, shall they 〈◊〉. 17. 〈◊〉. that are free, do service: * he that hath 2 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. knowledge, will not grudge when he is reform, (and the ignorant shall not 〈◊〉 to honour.) 27 Seek not excuses when thou 〈◊〉 do thy work, neither be ashamed thereof through pride in the time of adversity. 28 * Better is he that laboureth and hath plenteousness Prou. 12. 〈◊〉. of all things, than he that is gorgeous, and wanteth bread. 29 My 〈◊〉, get thyself praise by meekness, and esteem thyself as thou 〈◊〉. 30 Who will count him just that sinneth against himself? or honour him, that dishonoureth his own soul? 31 The poor is honoured for his knowledge (and his fear,) but the rich is had in reputation because of his goods. 32 He that is honourable in poverty, how much more shall he be when he is rich? & he that is unhonest being rich, how much more (will he be so) when he is in poverty? CHAP. XI. 1 The praise of humility. 2 After the outward appearance aught we not to judge. 7 Of 〈◊〉 judgement. 14 All things come of God. 29 All men are not to be brought into thy house. 1 Wisdom * 〈◊〉 up the head of him 〈◊〉 41 40. that is low, and maketh him to sit Dan. 6. 〈◊〉. among great men. 2 Commend not a man for his beauty, neither despise a man in his utter appearance. 3 The Bee is but 〈◊〉 among the fowls, yet doth her fruit pass in sweetness. 4 Be not proud of clothing and raiment, * & Act. 12. 2. exalt not thyself in the day of honour: for the works of the Lord are wondered, (and glorious,) secret, (and unknown) are his works among men. 5 Many tyrants have sit down upon the earth, * & the unlikely hath worn the crown. 1. Sam. 〈◊〉. 28. 6 Many mighty men have been brought to 〈◊〉. 6. 10. dishonour, & the honourable have been delivered into other men's hands. 7 ¶ * Blame (no man) before thou have enquired Deu. 13. 14. & 〈◊〉 6. the matter: understand first, and then reform josh. 7. 〈◊〉. [righteously.] 8 * Give no sentence, before thou hast herded Pro 18, 130 the cause, neither interrupt men in the mids of their tales. 9 Strive not for a matter that thou hast not to do with, and sit not in the judgement of sinners. 10 My son, meddle not with many matters: * for if thou 〈◊〉 much, thou shalt not be Mat 〈◊〉. 22. 〈◊〉. Tim 6. 9 blameless, and if thou follow after it, yet shalt thou not attain it, neither shalt thou escape, though thou flee from it. 11 * There is some man that laboureth and taketh Pro. 10. 3. pain, and the more he hasteth, the more he wanteth. 12 Again there is some that is slothful, & * hath need of help: for he wanteth strength, job. 42. 10. and hath great poverty, yet the eye of the Lord looketh upon him to good, and setteth him up from his low estate, 13 And he lifteth up his head so that many men marvel at him, [and give honour unto God.] 14 * Prosperity and adversity, life and death, job. 14. 〈◊〉. poverty and riches come of the Lord Eze. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 15 Wisdom and knowledge, and understanding of the Law are of the Lord: love and good works come of him. 16 Error and darkness are appointed for sinners, and they that exalt themselves in evil, wax old in evil. 17 The gift of the Lord remaineth for the godly, and his good will giveth prosperity for ever. 18 ¶ Some man is rich by his care and nigardship, and this is the portion of his wages, 19 In that he says, * I have got rest, and 〈◊〉. 12, 19 now will I eat continually of my goods, yet he considereth not, that the time draweth near, that he must leave all these things unto other men, and die himself. 20 Stand thou in thy stare, and exercise thyself therein, and remain in thy work unto thy age. 21 Marvel not at the works of sinners, but trust in the Lord, and abide in thy labour: for it is an easy thing in the sight of the Lord suddenly to make a poor man rich. 22 The blessing of the Lord is in the wages of the godly, and he maketh his prosperity soon to flourish. 23 ¶ Say not, What profit and pleasure shall I have? and what good things shall I have hereafter? 24 Again say not, I have enough, and possess see many things, * & what evil can come to Chap. 18. 25. me hereafter? 25 In thy good state remember 〈◊〉, & in adversity forget not prosperity. 26 For it is an easy thing unto the LORD in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways. 27 The adversity of an hour maketh one to forget pleasure: and in a man's end, his works are discovered. 28 judge none blessed before his death: for a man shallbe known by his children. 29 Bring not every man into thy house: for the deceitful have many trains, [and are like stomachs that belch stinkingly.] 30 As a partridge is taken under a basket, [& the hind is taken in the snare,] so is the heart of the proud man, which like a spy watcheth for thy fall. 31 For he lieth in wait and turneth good unto evil, and in things worthy praise he will find some fault. 32 Of one little spark is made a great fire, [and of one deceitful man is blood increased:] for a sinful man layeth wait for blood. 33 Beware of a wicked man: for he imagineth wicked things to bring thee into a perpetual shame. 34 Lodge a stranger, and he will destroy thee with unquietness, and drive thee from thy own. CHAP. XII. 1 Unto whom we aught to do good. 10 Enemies aught not to be trusted. 1 WHen thou will't do good, know to whom thou dost it, so shalt thou be thanked for thy benefits. 2 Do good unto the righteous, & thou shalt find [great] reward, though not of him, yet of the most High. 3 He can not have good that continueth in evil, and giveth no alms: [for the most High hateth the sinners, and hath mercy upon them that repent.] 4 Give unto such as fear God, and receive not a sinner. 5 Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread and give it not unto him, jest he over come thee thereby else thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good that thou dost unto him. 6 For the most High hateth the wicked, & will repay vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the day of horrible vengeance. 7 Give unto the good, and receive not the sinner. 8 A friend can not be known in prosperity, neither can an enemy be unknown in adversity. 9 When a man is in wealth, it grieveth his enemies, but in heaviness & trouble a man's very friend will depart from him. 10 Trust never thy enemy: for like as an iron rusteth, so doth his wickedness. 11 And though he make much crouching & kneeling, yet a duise thyself, and beware of him, and thou shalt be to him, as he that wipeth a glass, and thou shalt know that all his rust hath not been well wiped away. 12 Set him not by thee, jest he destroy thee, & standin thy place. 13 neither set him at thy right hand, jest he seek thy room, & thou at the last remember my words, & be pricked with my sayings. 14 Bind not two sins together, for there shall not one be unpunished. 15 Who will have pity of the charmer, that is stinged of the serpent? or of all such as come near the beasts? so is it with him that keepeth company with a wicked man, & wrappeth himself in his sins. 16 For a season will he bide with thee: but if thou stumble, he tarrieth not. 17 * An enemy is sweet in his lips: he can 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 make many good words, and speak many good things: yea, he can weep with his eyes, but in his heart he imagineth how to throw thee into the pit and if he may fin de opportunity, he will not be satisfied with blood. 18 If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt fin de him there first, and though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee: he will shake his head, and clap his hands and will make many words, and disguisse his countenance. CHAP. XIII. 1 The companies of the proud and of the rich are to be 〈◊〉. 15 The love of God. 17 Like do company with their like. 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. 1 HE * that toucheth pitch, shallbe defiled with it, and he that is familiar with the proud, shall be like unto him. 2 〈◊〉 not thyself above thy power why les thou livest, and company not with one that is mightier, and richer than thyself: for how agree the kettle and the earthen pot together? for if the one be smitten against the other, it shall be broken. 3 The rich dealeth unrighteously, & threateneth with all but the poor being oppressed must in treat: if the rich have done wrong, he must yet be entreated but if the poor have done it, he shall strait waise be threatened. 4 If thou for his profit, he useth thee but if thou have nothing, he will forsake thee. 5 If thou have any thing, he will live with thee, yea, he will make thee a bore man, and will not care for it. 6 If he have need of thee, he will defraud thee, and will laugh at thee, and put thee in hope, and give thee, all good words, and say, What wantest thou? 7 Thus will he shame thee in his meat, until he have supped thee clean up twice or thrice, and at the last he will laugh thee to scorn afterward, when he seethe thee he will forsake thee, and shake his head at thee. 8 [Submit thyself unto God, and 〈◊〉 upon his hand.] 9 beware that thou be not deceived in thy own conceit & brought down by thy simplenes: [be not to humble in thy wisdom,] 10 ¶ If thou be called of a mighty man, absent thyself: so shall he call thee the more often. 11 Press not thou unto him, that thou be not shut out, but go not thou far of jest he forget thee. 12 With draw not thyself from his speech but believe not his many words for with much communication will he tempt thee, and laughingly will he grope thee. 13 He is unmerciful, and keepeth not promise: he will not spare to do thee hurt, and to put thee in prison. 14 Beware, and take good heed: for thou walkest in peril of thy overthrowing: when thou hearest this awake in thy sleep. 15 Love the Lord all thy life, and call upon him forty salvation. 16 ¶ Every beast loveth his like, and every man loveth his neighbour. 17 All flesh will resort to their like, and every man will keep company with such as he is himself. 18 How can the wolf agree with the lamb? no more canthe ungodliewith the righteous 19 What fellowship hath “ Which is a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 beast that counter 〈◊〉 the voice of men, and so 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 of their houses & devoureth them. hyen with a dog? and what peace is between the rich and the poor? 20 (As) the wild ass is the lions pray in the wilderness, so are poor men the meat of the rich. 21 As the proud hate humility, so do the rich abhor the poor. 22 If a richman fall, his friends set him up again: but when the poor falls, his friends drive him away. 23 If a rich man offend, he hath many helpers: he speaketh proud words, and yet men justify him: but if a poor man fail, they rebuke him, and though he speak wisely, yet can it have no place. 24 When the rich man speaketh, every man holdeth his tongue: and look what he says they praise it unto the clouds: but if the poor man speak, they say. What fellow is this? & if he do amiss, they will destroy him. 25 Riches are good unto him that hath no sin [in his conscience,] and poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly. 26 The heart of a man changes his countenance, whether it be in good or evil. 27 A cheerful countenance is a token of a good heart: for it is an hard thing to know the secrets of the thought. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The offence of the tongue. 17 Man is but a vain thing 21 Happy is he that continueth in wisdom. 1 BLessed is the man * that hath not fallen Chap. 19, 〈◊〉 by [the word of] his mouth, and is Sam. 302. not tormented with the sorrow of sin. 2 Blessed is he that is not condemned in his conscience, and is not fallen from his hope in the Lord 3 Riches are comely for a niggard, & what should an envious man do with money. 4 He that gathereth together from his own soul, heapeth together for others, that will make good cheer with his goods. 5 He that is wicked unto himself, to whom will he be good? for such one can have no pleasure of his goods. 6 There is nothing worse, than when one 〈◊〉 himself: and this is a reward of his wickedness. 7 And if he do any good: he doth it not, knowing thereof, and against his will, and at the last he declareth his wickedness. 8 The envious man hath a wicked look: he turneth away his face, and despiseth men. 9 A covetous man's eye hath never enough of a portion, and his wicked malice withereth his own soul. Prou. 17. 20. 10 A * wicked eye envieth the bread, and there is scarceness upon his table. 11 My son, do good to thyself of that thou hast, and give the Lord his due offerings. 12 Remember that death tarrieth not, & that covenant of the grave is not showed unto thee. Chap. 4 1. 13 * Do good unto thy friend before thou 〈◊〉. 4. 7. die, & according to thy ability stretch Luke 14. 13. out thy hand, and give him. 14 Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the portion of the good desires ovet pass thee. 15 Shalt thou not leave thy travails unto another, and thy labours for the dividing of the heritage? 16 Give and take & sanctify thy soul [work thou righteousness before thy death:] for in the hell there is no meat to find. 17 ¶ * All flesh waxeth old, as a garment, & Isa. 40. 6. this is the condition of all times, Thou 1. Pet. 1. 24. shalt die the death. iam, 1. 10. 18 As the green leaves on a thick tree, some fall, and some grow, so is the generation of flesh and blood: one cometh to an end, and another is born. 19 All corruptible things shall fail, and the worker thereof shall go withal. 20 [Every excellent work shallbe justified, and he that worketh it, shall have honour, thereby.] Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 21 * Blessed is the man that doth meditate honest things by wisdom, [and exerciseth himself in justice,] and he that reasoneth of holy things by his understanding. 22 Which considereth in his heart her ways, and understandeth her secrets. 23 Go thou after her as one that seeketh her out, and lie in wait in her ways. 24 He shall look in at the windows, and hear ken at her doors. 25 He shall abide beside her house, and fasten a stake in her walls: he shall pitch his tent besides her. 26 And he shall remain in the lodging of good men, & shall set his children under her covering, & shall devil under her branches 27 By her he shallbe covered from the heat, & in her glory shall he devil. CHAP. XU. 1 The goodness that followeth him which fears God. 8 God rejecteth and casts of the sinner. 11 God is not the author of evil. 1 HE that seareth the Lord, will do good: and he that hath the knowledge of the Law, will keep it sure. 2 As an [honourable] mother shall she meet him, and she, as his wife married of a virgin will receive him. 3 With the bread [of life] and understanding shall she feed him and give him the water of [whom] wisdom to drink. 4 He shall assure himself in her, and shall not be moved, and shall hold himself fast by her, and shall not be confounded. 5 She shall exalt him above his neighbours and in the mids of the congregation shall she open his mouth: [with the spirit of wisdom, and understanding shall she fill him, and cloth him with the garment of glory.] 6 She shall 'cause him to inherit joy, and the crown of gladness, & an everlasting name. 7 But foolish men will not take hold upon her: (but such as have understanding, will meet her:) the sinners shall not see her. 8 For she is far from pride (and deceit,) and men that lie, can not remember her: (but men of truth shall haunt her, and shall prospero even unto the beholding of God.) 9 Praise is not seemly in the mouth of the sinner: for that is not sent of the Lord 10 But if praise come of wisdom, (and be plenteous in a faithful month) then the lord will prospero it, 11 Say not thou, It is through the Lord that I turn back: for thou oughtest not to do the things that he hateth. 12 Say not thou, He hath caused me to err: for he hath no need of the sinful man. 13 The Lord hateth all abomination (oferrour:) and they that fear God, will love it. 14 * He made man from the beginning, and Gene. 1. 29. left him in the hand of his counsel, (& gave him his commandments and precepts.) 15 If thou will't, thou shalt observe the commandments, and testify thy good wil 16 He hath set water and fire before thee stretch out thy hand unto which thou will't. 17 * Before man is life and death, (good and jere. 21. 〈◊〉. evil.) what him liketh, shallbe given him. 18 For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things (continually.) 19 * And the eyes (of the Lord) are upon them Psal. 34. 〈◊〉. that fear him, & he knoweth all the works of man. 20 He hath commanded no man to do ungodly, neither hath he given anieman licence to sin: (for he desireth not a multitude of infidels, & unprofitable children.) CHAP. XVI. 1 Of unhappy, and wicked children. 17 Not man can hide himself from God. 24 An exhortation to the receiving of instruction. 1 DEsire not the multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly children: though they be many, rejoice not in them, except the fear of the Lord be with them. 2 Thrust not thou to their life, neither rest upon their multitude. 3 For one that is just, is better than a thousand such, and better it is to die without children, then to leave behind him ungodly children. 4 For by one that hath understanding, shall the city be inhabited: but the stock of the wicked shallbe wasted incontinently. 5 Many such things have I seen with mine eyes, and mine ear hath herded greater things than these. 6 * In the congregation of the ungodly shall Chap. 21. 10. a fire be kindled, and among unfaithful people shall the wrath be set on fire. 7 * He spared not the old giants, which were Gen. 6. 4. rebellious, trusting to their own strength, 8 * neither spared he where as Lot dwelled, though Gen. 15. 21. see whom he abhorred for their pride. 9 He had no pity upon the people that were destroyed, and puffed up in their sins. Nom. 14. 15. & 25, 46. 10 * And so he preserved the six hundredth thousand footmen, that were gathered in the hardness of their heart, in afflicting them & pitying them, in smiting them and healing them, with mercy, & with chastisement. 11 Therefore if there be one stiff necked among the people, it is marvel if he scape unpunished: for mercy and wrathare with him: he is mighty to forgive, & to power out displeasure. 12 * As his mercy is great, so is his punishment Chap. 5. 10. also: he judgeth a man according to his works. 13 The ungodly shall not escape with his spoil, and the patience of the godly shall not be delayed. 14 He will give place to all good deeds, and every one shall find according to his, [and after the understanding of his pilgrimage.] 15 The Lord hardened Pharaoh, that he should not know him, and that his works should be known upon the earth under the heaven. 16 His mercy is known to all creatures: he hath separate his light from the darkness with an adamant. 17 Say not thou, I will hide myself from the Lord: for who will think upon me from above I shall not be known in so great an heap of people: for what is my soul among such an infinite number of creatures? 1. Pet. 3. 10. 18 Behold, the heaven, and the * heaven of heavens, which are for God, the depth, and the earth, and all that therein is, shallbe moved when he shall visit. 19 All the world which is created and made by his will, the mountains also, and the foundations of the earth shall shake for fear, when the Lord looketh upon them. 20 These things doth no heart understand worthily, [but he understandeth every heart.] 21 And who understandeth his ways? and the storm that no man can see? for the most part of his works are hide. 22 Who can declare the works of his righteousness? or who can abide them? for his or dinance is far of, and the trying out of all things faileth. 23 He that is humble of heart, will consider I these things: but an un wise and erroneous man casts his mind upon foolish things. 24 My son, hearken unto me, and learn knowledge, and mark my words with thy heart. 25 I will declare thee weighty doctrine, & will instruct thee exactly in knowledge. 26 The Lord hath set his works in good order from the beginning, & part of them hath he sundered from the other when he first made them. 27 He hath garnished his works for ever, and their beginnings so long as they shall in dure, they are not hungry nor wearied in their labours, nor cease from their offices. 28 None of them hindereth another, neither was any of them disobedient unto his words. 29 After this the Lord looked upon the earth and filled it with his goods things. 30 With all manner of living beasts hath he covered the face thereof, and they return into it again. CHAP. XVII. 1 The creation of man, and the goodness that God hath done unto him. 〈◊〉 Of alms 26 And repentance. 1 THe * Lord hath created man of the earth 〈◊〉. 5. 27 & 5. 〈◊〉. and turneth him unto it again. Wisd. 〈◊〉. 23. & 9 〈◊〉 2 He gave him the number of days and certain 1. Cor. 11. 7. col 3. 10 times, and gave him power of the things, that are upon earth. 3 He clothed them with strength, as they had need, and made them according to his image. 4 He made all flesh to fear him, so that he had the dominion over the beasts, and fowls. 5 [* He created out of him an helper like un Gen. 〈◊〉, 22. to himself,] and gave them discretion and tongue, and eyes, ears, and an heart to un derstand, and sixtly he gave them a spirit, and sevently he gave them speech to declare his works. 6 And he filled them with knowledge of understanding, and showed them good and evil. 7 He set his eye upon their hearts, declaring unto them his noble works, 8 And gave them occasion to rejoice perpetually in his miracles, that they should prudently declare his works, & that the elect should praise his holy Name together. 9 Beside this, he gave them knowledge, and gave them the Law of life for an heritage, that they might now know that they were mortal. 10 He made an everlasting covenant with them, and showed them his judgements, 11 Their eyes saw the majesty of his glory, and their ears herded his glorious voice. 12 And he said unto them, Beware of all unrighteous things. * He gave every man also a 〈◊〉 10, 〈◊〉. commandment concerning his neighbour. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 13 Their ways are ever before him, and are not hide from his eyes. 4 Every man from his youth is given to evil, & their stony hearts can not become flesh 15 He appointed a ruler upon every people when he divided the nations of the whole earth. 16 * And he did choose Israel, as a peculiar Deu. 4. 10. & 10, 5. people to himself, whom he nourisheth with discipline as his first born, & giveth him most loving light, and doth not forsake him. 17 All their works are as the sun before him, & his eyes are continually upon their ways. 18 None of their unrighteousness is hide from him, but all their sins are before the Lord 19 And as he is merciful, and knoweth his work, he doth not leave them nor forsake them, but spareth them. Chap. 29. 16. 20 * The alms of a man, is as a thing sealed up before him, and he keepeth the good deeds of man as the apple of the eye, and giveth repentance to their sons, & daughters. Mat. 25. 35. 21 * At the last shall he arise, & reward them and shall repay their reward upon their heads. Act. 3, 〈◊〉. 22 * But unto them that will repent, he giveth them grace to return, & exhorteth such as fail, with patience, [and sendeth them the portion of the verity.] jer, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 23 * Return them unto the Lord, and forsake thy sins: make thy prayer before his face and take away the offence. 24 Turn again unto the most High: for he will bring thee from darkness to wholesome light: for sake thy unrighteousness, and 〈◊〉 greatly all abomination. 25 [Know the righteousness & judgements of God: stand in the portion that is set forth for thee, and in the prayer of the most high God, and go in the parts of the holy world with such as be living and confess God.] Psal. 6. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 26 * Who can praise the most High in the hell as do all they that live and confess him? 27 [Abide not thou in the error of the ungodly, but praise the Lord before death.] 28 Thankfulness perisheth from the dead, as though he were not but the living, and he that is sound of heart, praiseth the Lord, [and rejoiceth in his mercy] 29 How great is the loving kindness of the Lord our God, and his compassion unto such as turn unto him in holiness, 30 For all things can not be in men, because the son of man is not immortal, [and they take pleasure in the vanity of wickedness.] 31 What is more clear than the sun? yet shall it fail. 32 So flesh and blood that thinketh evil, [shallbe reproved.] 33 He seethe the power of the high heaven, & all men are but earth and ashes. CHAP. XVIII. 1 The marvelous works of God. 6. 7 The misery & wretchedness of man. 9 Against God aught we not to complain. 21 The performing of vows. 1 HE that liveth forever, * made all things Gen. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. together: the Lord who only is just, and there is none other but he, [and he remains a victorious King for ever.] 2 He ordereth the world with the power of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he governeth all things by his power, and divideth the holy things from the profane. 3 To whom hath he given power to express see his works? who wilseke out the ground of his noble acts? 4 Who shall declare the power of his greatness? or who will take upon him to tell out his mercy? 5 As for the wondrous works of the Lord, there may nothing be taken from them, neither can any thing be put unto them, ne there may the ground of them be found out. 6 But when a man hath done his best, he must begin again, and when he thinketh to come to an end, he must go again to his labour. 7 ¶ What is man? where to serveth he? what good or evil can he do? 8 * If the number of a man's days be an hundredth Psal 19 〈◊〉. year, it is much: and no man hath certain knowledge of his death. 9 As drops of rain are unto the sea, and as a gravel stone is in comparison of the sand, so are a thousand years to the days everlasting. 10 Therefore is [God] patient with them, and poureth out his mercy upon them. 11 He saw and perceived, that [the arrogancy of their heart, and their ruin was evil: therefore heaped he up his mercy upon them, and showed them the way of righteousness.] 12 The mercy that a man hath, reacheth to his neighbour: but the mercy of the Lord is upon all flesh: he chasteneth, and nurtureth, and teacheth, and bringeth back, as a shebherd his flock. 13 He hath mercy of them that receive disci pline, and that diligently seek after his iud gements. 14 ¶ My son, when thou dost good, reprove not: and what soever thou givest, use no uncomfortable words. 15 Shall not the dew assuage the heat: so is a word better than a gife. 16 Lo, is not a word better than a good gift? but a gracious man giveth them both. 17 A fool will reproach churlishly, and a gift of the envious putteth out the eyes. 18 [Get thee righteousness before thou come to judgement:] learn before thou speak, and use physic or ever thou be sick. 19 * Examine thyself, before thou be judged, 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. & in the day of the visitation thou shalt find mercy. 20 Humble thyself before thou be sick, and while thou mayest yet sin, show thy conversion. 21 Let nothing let thee to pay thy vow in time, and differre not unto death to be reform: [for the reward of God endureth for ever.] 22 Before thou prayest, prepare thyself, and be not as one that tempteth the Lord Chap. 7. 18. 23 Think upon the * wrath, that shallbe at the end, and the hour of vengeance, when he shall turn away his face. Chap. 11. 17. 24 * When thou hast enough, remember the time of hunger: and when thou art rich, think upon poverty and need. 25 From the morning until the evening the time is changed, and all such things are soon done before the Lord 26 A wise man fears in all things, and in the days of transgression he keepeth himself from sin: but the fool doth not observe the time. 27 ¶ Every wise man knoweth wisdom, and knowledge, and praiseth him that finds her. 28 They that have understanding, deal wisely in words: [they understand the truth and righteousness,] and power out with more destie grave sentences for man's life. 29 The chief authority of speaking is of the Lord alone: for a mortal man hath but a dead heart. Rom. 6. 6. &. 13. 14. 30 ¶ * Follow not thy lusts, but turn thee from thy own appetites. 31 For if thou givest thy soul her desires, it shall make thy enemies that envy thee, to laugh thee to scorn. 32 Take not thy pleasure in great voluptuousness, and entangle not thyself with such company. 33 Become not a beggar by making banquets of that that thou hast borrowed, & so leave nothing in thy purse, else thou shouldest sclanderously lie in wait for thy own life. CHAP. XIX. 2 Wine and whoredom bring men to poverty. 6 In thy words use discretion. 22 The difference of the wisdom of God and man. 27 Whereby thou mayst know what is in man. 1 A Labouring man that is given to drunkenness, shall not be rich: and he that contemneth small things, shall fall by little and little. 〈◊〉. 19 〈◊〉. 2 * Wine and women lead wise men out of 1. King. 11. 1. the way, [and put men of understanding to reproof.] 3 And he that companieth adulterers, shall become impudent. rottenness and worms shall have him to heritage, and he that is to bold, shallbe taken away, and be made a pu blicke example. 〈◊〉. 22. 11. 4 * He that is hasty to give credit, is light minded, and he that erreth sinneth against his own soul. Who so rejoiceth in wickedness, shall be punished: [he that hateth to be reform, his life shallbe shortened, and he that abhorreth babbling of words, quencheth wickedness:] but he that resisteth pleasures, crowneth his own soul. 6 He that refraineth his tongue, may live with a trouble some man, and he that hateth babbling, shall have less evil. 7 Rehearse not to an other, that which is told unto thee: so thou shalt not be hindered. 8 Declare not other men's manners, neither to friend not foe: and if the sin appertain not unto thee, reveal it not. 9 For he will harken unto thee, and mark thee, and when he finds opportunity: he will hate thee. Chap. 22 18 & 17. 〈◊〉. 10 * If thou hast herded a word [against thy neighbour,] let it die with thee, and be sure, it will not burst thee. 11 A fool travaileth when he hath herded a thing, as a woman that is about to bring for the a child. 12 As an arrow that sticketh in one's thigh, so is a word in a fools heart. levit. 19 17. 13 * Reprove a friend jest he do (evil,) and if Mat. 18. 13. he have done it, that he do it no more. 14 Reprove a friend that he may keep his tongue: and if he have spoken, that he say it no more. 15 Tell thy friend his fault: for often times a slander is raised, and give no credence to every word. 〈◊〉. 3. 20 16 A man falls with his tongue, but not with his will: * and who is he, that hath not offen dead in his tongue? 17 Reprove thy neighbour before thou threa ten him, and being without anger, give place unto the Law of the most High. 18 The fear of the Lord is the first degree to be received of him, and wisdom obtaineth his. love. 19 The knowledge of the commandments of the Lord is the doctrine of life, and they that obey him, shall receive the fruit of immortality. 20 The fear of the Lord is all wisdom, and the performing of the Law is perfit wisdom, and the knowledge of his almighty power. 21 If a servant say unto his master, I will not do as it pleaseth thee, though afterward he do it, he shall displease him that nourisheth him 22 The knowledge of wickedness is not wisdom, neither is there prudency where as the counsel of sinners is: but it is even execrable malice: and the fool is void of wis doom. 23 He that hath small understanding, and feareth (God) is better than one that hath much wisdom, and transgresseth the Law of the most High. 24 There is a certain subtlety that is fine, but it is unrighteous: and there is that wrasteth the open and manifest Law: yet there is that is wise and judgeth righteously. 25 There is some that being about wicked purposes, do bow down themselves, & are sad, whose inward parts burn altoge there with deceit he looketh down with his face, and feigneth himself deaf: yet before thou perceive, he will be upon thee to hurt thee. 26 And though he be so weak that he can do thee no arm, yet when he may find opportunity, he will do evil. 27 ¶ A man may be known by his look, and one that hath understanding, may be perceived by the marking of his countenance 28 * A man's garment, and his excessive Chap. 21. 23. laughter, and going declare what person he is. CHAP. XX. Of correction and repentance. 6 To speak and keep silence in time. 17 The fall of the wicked. 23 Of lying. 24 The thief and the murcherer. 28 Gifts blind the eyes of the wise. 1 THere is some rebuke that is not comely: again, some man holdeth his tongue, and he is wise. 2 It is much better to reprove, then, to be a re evil will: and he that acknowledgeth his fault, shallbe preserved from hurt. Chap. 30 22. 3 As * when a geldedman thorough lust would defile a maid, so is he that useth violence in judgement. 4 How good a thing is it, when thou art reproved, to she we repentance: for so shalt thou escape wilful sin. 5 Some man keepeth silence, and is found wise, & some by much babbling becometh 〈◊〉, 6 Some man holdeth his tongue, because he hath not to answer: and some keepeth silence, waiting a convenient time. 7 * A wise man will hold his tongue till these Chap. 〈◊〉. 6. opportunity: but a trifler and a fool will regard no time. 8 He that useth many words, shallbe abhorred, and he that taketh authority to himself, shallbe hated. 9 Some man hath often times prosperity in wicked things, & (some time) a thing that is found, bringeth loss. 10 There is some gift that is not profitable for thee: and there is some gift, whose reward is double. 11 Some man humbleth himself for glories sake and some by humbleness lifteth up the head. 12 Some man buyeth much for a little price for the which he payeth seven times more. 13 * A wise man with his words maketh him Chap. 6 5. self to be loved, but the merry tales of fools shall be powered out. 14 The gift received of a fool, shall do thee no good, neither yet of the énuious for his importunity: for he looketh to receive many things for one: he giveth little, and he upbraideth much: he openeth his mouth like a town crier: to day he dareth, to morrow asketh he again, and such one is to be hated of God and man. 15 The fool says, I have no friend: I have no thank for all my good deeds: and they that eat my bread: spoke evil of me. 16 How often, and of how many shall he be laughed to scorn? for he comprehendeth not by right judgement that which he hath: and it is all one as though he had it not. 17 The fall on a pavement is very sudden so shall the fall of the wicked come hastily. 18 A man without grace is as a foolish tale which is often told by the mouth of the ignorant. 19 A wise sentence loseth grace when it cometh out of a fools mouth: for he speaketh not in due season. 20 Some man sinneth not because of poverty, & yet is not grieved when he is alone. 21 Some man there is that destroyeth his own soul, because he is ashamed, and for the regard of persons loseth it. 22 Some man promises unto his friend for shame, and getteth an enemy of him for nought. 23 * A lie is a wicked shame in a man: yet is it Chap. 25. 4. often in the mouth of the unwise. 24 A thief is better, than a man that is accustomed to lie: but they both shall have destruction to heritage. 25 The conditions of liars are unhonest, and their shame is ever with them. 26 A wise man shall bring himself to honour with his words, and he that hath understanding, shall please great men. 27 * He that tilleth his land, shall increase his Prou. 12. 11, & 28. 19 heap: [he that worketh righteousness, shallbe exalted,] he that pleaseth great men shall have pardon of his iniquity. Exod. 23. 8. 28 * Rewards and gifts blind the eyes of dent. 16. 19 the wise, and make them dumb that they can not reprove faults. 29 Wisdom that is hide, and treasure that is hoarded up, what profit is in them both? 30 Better is he that keepeth his ignorance secret, them a man that hideth his wisdom. 31 The necessary patience of him, that followeth the Lord, is better than he that governeth his life without the Lord CHAP. XXI. 1 Not to continued in sin. 5 The prayer of the afflicted. 6 To hate to be reproved. 17 The mouth of the wise man. 26 The thought of the fool. Chap. 5. 9 1 MY son, hast thou sinned? do so no Psal. 41. 5. more, * but pray for the fore sins luk. 15. 21. [that they may be forgiven thee.] 2 Flee from sin, as from a serpent: for if thou comest to near it, it will bite thee: the teeth thereof are as the teeth of alien, to slay the souls of men. 3 All iniquity is as a two edged sword, the wounds whereof can not be healed. 4 Strife and injuries waste riches: so the house of the proud shallbe desolate. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & 12. 〈◊〉 5 * The prayer of the poor going out of the mouth, cometh unto the ears (of the Lord,) and justice is done him in continently. 6 Who so hateth to be reform, is in the way of sinners: but he that fears the Lord, converteth in heart. 7 An eloquent talker is known afar of: but he that is wise, perceiveth when he falls. 8 Who so buildeth his house with other men's money, is like one that gathereth stones to make his grave. Chap. 16. 7. 9 * The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: their end is a flame of fire to destroy them. 10 The way of sinners is made plain with, but at the end thereof is hell, [darkness and pains.] 11 He that keepeth the Law of the Lord, “ Or, keepeth the understanding thereof. ruleth his own affections thereby: and the increase wisdom is the end of the fear of God. 12 He that is not wise, will not suffer himself to be taught: but there is some wit that increaseth bitterness. 13 The knowledge of the wise shall abound like water that runneth over, and his counsel is like a pure fountains of life. Chap. 33. 1. 14 * The inner parts of a fool are like a broken vessel: he can keep no knowledge while he liveth. 15 When a man of understanding heareth a wise word, he will commend it, and increase it: but if an ignorant man hear it, he will disallow it, and cast it behind his back. 16 The talking of a fool is like a burden in the way, but there is comeliness in the talk of a wise man. 17 They inquire at the mouth of the wise man in the congregation, and they shall ponder his words in their 〈◊〉. 18 As is an house that is destroyed, so is wisdom unto a fool, and the knowledge of the un wise is as words without order. 19 Doctrine unto idols is as fetters on the Chap. 19 27. feet, and like manacles upon their right hand. 20 * A fool lifteth up his voice with laughter, but a wise man doth scarce smile secretly. 21 Learning is unto a wise man aiewel of gold, and like a bracelet upon his right arm. 22 A foolish man's foot is soon in [his neighbours] house: but a man of experience is ashamed to look in. 23 A fool will peep in at the door into the house: but he that is well nurtured, will withstand without. 24 It is the point of a foolishmen to harken at the door: for he that is wise, will be grieved with such dishonour. 25 The lips of talkers will be telling such things as pertain not unto them, but the words of such as have understanding, are weighed in the balance. 26 The heart of fools is in their mouth: but the mouth of the wise is in their heart. 27 When the ungodly curseth Satan, he curseth his own soul. Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 28 * A backebiter defileth his own soul, and is hated wheresoever he is: [but he that keepeth his tongue, and is discrete, shall come to honour.] CHAP. XXII. 1 Of the sluggard. 12 Not to speak much to a fool. 16 A good conscience seareth not. 1 A Slothful man is like a filthy stone, which every man mocketh at for his shame. 2 A slothful man is to be compared to the dung of oxen, and every one that taketh it up, will shake it out of his hand. 3 An evil nurtured son is the dishonour of the father: & the daughter is lest to be esteemed. 4 A wise daughter is an heritage unto her house band: but she that liveth dishonestly, is her father's heaviness. 5 She that is bold, dishonoureth both her father and her husband, [and is not inferior to the ungodly,] but they both shall despise her. 6 A tale out of time is as music in mourning but wisdom knoweth the seasons of correction and doctrine. 7 Who so teacheth a fool, is as one that glue a potcherde together, and as he that waketh one that sleepeth, from a sound sleep. 8 If children live honestly, and have wherewith, they shall put away the shame of their parents. 9 But if children be proud, with haughtiness and foolishness they defile the nobility of their kindred. 10 Who so telleth a fool of wisdom, is as a men, which speaketh to one that is a sleep: when he hath told his tale, he says, What is the matter? 11 * Weep for the dead, for he hath lost the Chap. 38. 〈◊〉. light: so weep for the fool, for he wanteth understanding: make small weeping for the dead, for he is at rest: but the life of the fool is worse than the death. 12 Seven days do men mourn for him that is dead: but the lamentation for the fool, and ungodly [should endure] all the days of their life. 13 Talk not much with a fool, and go not to him that hath no understanding: * beware Chap. 12. 〈◊〉. of him, jest it turn thee to pain, and jest thou be defiled when he shaketh himself. Depart from him, and thou shalt find rest, and shalt not receive sorrow by his 〈◊〉 lishnes. 14 What is heavier than lead? and what other name should a fool have? 15 * Sand and salt, and a lump of iron is easier Prou. 27. 3. to bear, than an un wise, [foolish and un godly man.] 16 As a frame of wood joined together in a building can not be loosed with shaking, so the heart that is established by advised counsel, shall fear at no time. 17 The heart that is confirmed by discrete wisdom, is as a fair plastering on a plain wall 18 As reeds that are set up on high, can not abide the wind, so the fearful heart with foolish imagination can endure no fear. 19 He that hurteth the eye, bringeth forth tears, and he that hurteth the heart, bringeth forth the affection. 20 Who so casts a stone at the birds, frayeth them away: and he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship. 21 Though thou drewest a sword at thy friend, yet despair not: for there may be a returning to favour. 22 If thou have opened thy mouth against thy friend, fear not: for there may be a reconciliation, so that upbraiding or pride or disclosing of secrets or a traitorous wound do not let: for by these things every friend will depart. 23 Be faithful unto thy friend in his poverty, that thou mayst rejoice in his prosperity. Abide steadfast unto him in the time of his trouble, that thou mayst be heir with him in his heritage: for poverty is not always to be contemned, nor the rich that is foolish, to be had in admiration. 24 As the vapour, and smoke of the chimnay goeth before the fire, so evil words, [rebukes and threatenings] go before bloodsheding. 25 I will not be ashamed to defend a friend: ne there will I hide myself from him, though he should do me harm: whosoever heareth it, shall beware of him. 26 Who shall set a watch before my mouth, and a seal of wisdom upon my lips, that I fall not suddenly by them, and that my tongue destroy me not? CHAP. XXIII. 1 A prayer of the 〈◊〉. 13 Of oaths, blasphemy, and unwise communication. 16 Of three kinds of sins. 23 Many sins proceed of adultery. 27 Of the fear of God. 1 O Lord, father and governor of all my whole life, leave me not to their counsel, and let me not fall by “ Or. my lips. them. 2 Who will correct my thought, and put the doctrine of wisdom in mine heart, that they may not spare me in mine ignorance, neither let () That is of the tongue and 〈◊〉 their faults pass? 3 Jest mine ignorances increase, and my sins abound to my destruction, and jest I fall before mine adversary, and mine enemies rejoice over me, whose hope is far from thy mercy. 4 O Lord, father and God of my life, [leave me not in their imagination] neither give me a proud look, but turn away from thy servants a stout mind. 5 Take from me vain hope, and concupiscence, and retain him in obedience, that desireth continually to serve thee. 6 Let not the greediness of the belly, nor lust of the flesh hold me, and give not me thy servant over into an impudent mind. 7 ¶ Hear, o you children, the instruction of a mouth that shall speak truth: who so keepeth it, shall not perish thorough his lips, [not be hurt by wicked works.] 8 The sinner shallbe taken by his own lips: for the evil speaker and the proud do offend by them. 9 * Accustom not thy mouth to swearing: Exod. 20. 7. [for in it there are many falls,] neither take Chap. 27. 15. Mat. 5. 33. up for a custom the naming of the Holy one: [for thou shalt not be unpunished for such things.] 10 For as a servant which is often punished, can not be without some scar, so he that sweareth and nameth God continually, shall not be faultless. 11 A man that useth much swearing, shall be filled with wickedness, and the plague shall never go from his house: when he shall offend, his fault shallbe upon him, and if he knowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offence: and if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, but 〈◊〉 house shallbe full of plagues. 12 There is a word which is clothed with death: God grant that it be not found in the heritage of jacob: but they that fear God, eschew alsuch, and are not wrapped in sin 13 Use not thy mouth to “ Or, inordinate swearing. ignorant rashness: for therein is the occasion of sin. 14 ¶ Remember thy father and thy mother when thou art set among great men, jest thou be forgotten in their sight, and so through thy custom become a 〈◊〉, and wish that thou haddest not been born, and curse the day of thy nativity. 15 * The man that is accustomed to opprobrious 2. Sam. 16. 7. words, will never be reform all the days of his life. 16 There are two sorts [of men] that abound in sin, and the third bringeth wrath [and destruction:] a mind hot as fire, that can not be quenched till it be consumed: an adulterous man that giveth his body no rest, till he have kindled a fire. 17 (All bread is sweet to a whoremonger: he will not leave of till he perish.) 18 A man that breaketh wedlock, and thinketh thus in his heart, * Who seethe me? I am Isa. 29. 15. compassed about with darkness: the walls cover me: no body seethe me: whom need I to fear? the most High will not remember my sins. 19 Such a man only fears the eyes of men, and knoweth not that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun, beholding all the ways of men, (and the ground of the deep,) and considereth the most secret parts. 20 He knew all things or ever they were made, and after they be brought to pass also he looketh upon them all. 21 * The same man shallbe punished in the strea Levi. 20. 10. tes of the city, (and shallbe chased like a Deu. 22. 22. young horsefoale,) and when he thinketh not upon it, he shallbe taken: (thus shall he be put to shame of every man, because he would not understand the fear of the Lord) 22 And thus shall it go also with every wife, that leaveth her husband, and getteth in he ritance by another. 23 * For first she hath disobeid the Law of the Exod. 20. 14. most High, and secondly, she hath trespassed against her own husband, and thirdly she hath played the whore in adultery, and got her children by another man. 24 She shallbe brought out into the congregation, and examination shallbe made of her children. 25 Her children shall not take root, and her branches shall bring forth no fruit. 26 A shameful report shall she leave, and her reproach shall not be put out. 27 And they that remain, shall know that there is nothing better than the fear of the Lord, and that there is nothing sweeter than to take heed unto the commandments of the Lord 28 It is great glory to follow the Lord, and to be received of him is long life. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 A praise of wisdom proceeding forth of the mouth of God. 6 Of her works and place where she rests. 20 She is given to the children of God. 1 Wisdom shall praise herself, [and be honoured in God,] and rejoice in the mids of her people. 2 In the congregation of the most High shall she open her mouth, and triumph before his power. 3 [In the mids of her people shall she be exalted, and wondered at in the holy assembly. 4 In the multitude of the choose she shallbe commended, and among such as be blessed, she shallbe praised, and shall say,] 5 I am come out of the mouth of the most High, [first born before all creatures. 6 I caused the light that faileth not, to arise in the heaven,] and covered the earth as a cloud. 7 My dwelling is above in the height, and my throne is in the pillar of the cloud. 8 I alone have go round about the compass of heaven and have walked in the bottom of the depth. 9 I possessed the waves of the sea, and all the earth, and all people, and nation, [and with my power have I trodden down the hearts of all, both High and low.] 10 In all these things I sought rest, & a dwelling in some inheritance. 11 So the creator of all things gave me a comman dement, and he that made me, appointed me a tabernacle, and said, Let thy dwelling be in jacob, and take thy inheritance in Israel, and root thyself among my choose. 12 * He created me from the beginning, and be Prou. 8, 23. fore the world, and I shall never fail: * In the Exod. 31, 3. holy habitation have I served before him, & so was I established in Zion. 13 * In the well-beloved city gave he me rest, & Psal. 132, 8. in jerusalem was my power. 14 I took root in an honourable people, even in the portion of the Lords inheritance. 15 I am set up on hielyke aceder in Libanus, and as a cypres tre upon the mountainès of Hermon. 16 I am exalted like a palm tre “ Or, in Cades. about the banks, and as a rose plant in jericho, as a fair olive tre in a pleasant field, and am exalted as a plane tre by the water. 17 I smelled as the cinnamon, and as a bag of spices: I gave a sweet odour as the best myrrh, as galbanum, and onyx, and sweet storax, and perfume of incense in an house. 18 As the terebinth, have I stretched out my branches, and my branches are the branches of honour and grace. 19 * As the vine have I brought forth [fruit] john. 15. 〈◊〉 of sweet savour, and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches. 20 I am the mother of beautiful love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope: I give eternal things to all my children to whom God hath commanded. 21 [In me is all grace of life and truth: in me is all hope of life and virtue.] 22 Come unto me all you that be desirous of me, and fill yourselves with my fruits. 23 * For the remembrance of me is sweeter than Psal. 19 〈◊〉. honey, and mine inheritance [sweeter,] then the honey comb: [the remembrance of me endureth for ever more.] 24 They that eat me, shall have the more hunger, and they that drink me, shall thirst the more. 25 Who so hearkeneth unto me, shall not come to confusion, & they that work by me, shall not offend: [they that make me to be know en, shall have everlasting life.] 26 All these things are the book [of life,] and the covenant of the most high God, [& the 〈◊〉. 20, 〈◊〉. & 24, 1. knowledge of the truth,] * & the Law that Moses [in the precepts of righteousness] 〈◊〉. 4. 1. & 〈◊〉, 9 commanded for an heritage unto the house of jacob, [and the promises pertaining unto Israel.] 27 Be not weary to behave yourselves valiant lie with the Lord, that he may also confirm you: cleave unto him: for the Lord almighty is but one God, & besides him there is none other Saviour. 28 [Out of David his servant he ordained to raise up a most mighty King that should sit in the throne of honour for ever more.] 29 He filleth all things with his wisdom, as * Gen. 2, 11. Physon, & as Tigris, in the time of the new fruits. 30 He maketh the understanding to abound like* Euphrates, & as jordan in the time of jos. 3. 13. the harvest. 31 He maketh the doctrine of knowledge to appear as the light, & overfloweth as Geon in the time of the vintage. 32 The first man hath not known her 〈◊〉 lie: no more shall the last seek her out. 33 For her consideratious be more abundant than the sea, and her counselis profounder then the great deep. 34 I wisdom (have cast out floods:) I am as an arm of the river: I run into Paradise as a watercondite. 35 I said, I will water my fair garden, and will water my pleasant ground: and lo, my ditch become a 'slud, and my flood become a sea. 36 For I make doctrine to shine as the light of the morning, and I lighten it for ever. 37 (I will pierce thorough all the lower parts of the earth: I will look upon all such as be asleep, and lighten all them that trust in the Lord) 38 I will yet power out doctrine, as prophecy, and lean it unto all ages for ever. 39 * Behold that I have not laboured formy self Chap. 33, 28. only, but for all them that seek wisdom. CHAP. XXV. 1 Ofthre things which please God, and of three which he hateth. 7 Of nine things that be not to be suspect. 15 Of the malice of a woman. 1 Three things rejoice me, and by them am I beautified before God & men: * the uni Gen. 13. 2. tie of brethren, the love of neighbours, a man 〈◊〉, 12, 10. and wife that agree together. 2 ¶ Three sorts of men my soul hateth, and I utterly abhor the life of them: a poor man that is proud: a rich man that is alier, and an old adulterer that doteth. 3 ¶ If thou hast gathered nothing in thy youth what canst thou find in thy age? 4 ¶ O, how pleasant a thing is it when grey headed men minister judgement, and when the elders can give good 〈◊〉 5 O, how comely a thing is wisdom unto aged men, understanding and prudency to men of honour! 6 The crown of old men is to have much experience, and the fear of God is their glory 7 ¶ There be nine things, which I have judged in mine heart to be happy, and the tenth will I pronounce with my tongue: a man that while he liveth, hath joy of his children, & seethe the fall of his enemies. 8 ¶ Well is him that dwelleth with a wife of understanding, * and that hath not fallen with Chap. 14, 1. & 19, 16. his tongue, and that hath not served such 〈◊〉. 3, 2. as are unworthy of him. 9 Well is him that finds prudency, and he that 〈◊〉 speak in the ears of them that will hear. 10 ¶ O, how great is he that finds wisdom yet is there none above him, that fears the Lord 11 The fear of the Lord passeth all things in 〈◊〉. 12 (Blessed is the man, unto whom it is granted to have the fear of God.) Unto whom shall he be likened that hath attained it? 13 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of his love, and faith is the beginning to be joined unto him. 14 (¶ The greatest heaviness is the heaviness of the heart, and the greatest malice is the malice of a woman.) 15 Give me any plague, save only the plague of the heart, and any malice, save the malice of a woman: 16 Or any 〈◊〉, save the assault of them that hate or any vengeance, save the vengeance of the enemy. 17 There is not a more wicked head then the head of the serpent, and there is no wrath above the wrath of an “ Or, woman. enemy. 18 * I had rather devil with a lion and dragon, Prou. 21, 19 then to keep house with a wicked wife. 19 The wickedness of a woman changes her face, and maketh her countenance black as “ Or, a bear. a sack. 20 Her husband is sitting among his neighbours: because of her he sigheth sore or he beware. 21 All wickedness is but little to the wickedness of a woman: let the portion of the sinner fall upon her. 22 As the climbing up of a sandy way is to the feet of the aged, so is a wife full of words to a quiet man. 23 * Stumble not at the beauty of a woman, and Chap. 〈◊〉, 12. desire her not for thy pleasure. 2. sam. 〈◊〉, 2. 24 If a woman nourish husband, she is angry and impudent and full of reproach. 25 A wicked wife maketh a sorry heart, an heavy countenance, and a wounded mind, weak hands and feeble knees, and can not comfort her husband in heaviness. 26 Of the * woman came the beginning of sin, Gen. 3, 6. and thorough her we all dye. 1. tim, 2, 14. 27 Give the water no passage, (no not a little,) neither give a wicked woman liberty to go out. 28 If she walk not in thy obedience, (she shall confounded thee in the sight of thy enemies.) Cut her of then from thy flesh: a To wit, the bill of divorcement. Give her, and forsake her. CHAP. XXVI. 1 The praise of a good woman. 5 Of the fear of three things and of the fourth. 6 Of the jealous and drunken woman. 28 Of two things that cause sorrow, and of the third which moveth wrath. 1 BLessed is the man that hath a virtuous wife: for the number of his years shallbe double. 2 An honest woman rejoiceth her husband, & she shall fill the years of his life with peace 3 A virtuous woman is a good portion which shallbe given for a gift unto such as fear the Lord 4 Whether a man be rich or poor, he hath a good heart toward the Lord, & they shall at all times have a cheerful countenance. 5 ¶ There be thrething that mine heart fears, & my face is afraid of the fourth: treason in a city: the assembly of the people, & false accusation: all these are heavier than death. 6 ¶ But the sorrow and grief of the heart is a woman that is jealous over another: and she that communeth with all, is a scourage of the tongue. 7 An evil wife is as a yoke of oxen that draw diverse ways: he that hath her, is as though he held a scorpion. 8 A drunken woman and such as can not be tamed, is a great plague for she can not cover her own shame. 9 The whoredom of a woman may be known in the pride of her eyes, and eyelids. 10 ¶ * If thy daughter be not shamefast, hold Chap, 42. 〈◊〉. her straightly, jest she abuse herself thoro we over much liberty. 11 Take heed of her that hath an unshamefast eye, and marvel not if she trespass against thee. 12 As one that goeth by the way, and is thirsty so shall she open her mouth, and drink of every next water: by every hedge shall she sit down, and open her quiver against every arrow, 13 The grace of a wife rejoiceth her husband and feedeth his bones with her understanding. 14 A peaceable woman and of a good heart is a gift of the Lord, and there is nothing so much worth as a woman well instructed. 15 A shamefast and faithful woman is a double grace, & there is no weight to be compared unto her continent mind. 16 As the sun when it ariseth in the high places of the LORD, so is the beauty of a good wife the ornament of her house. 17 As the clear light is upon the holy candlestick, so is the beauty of the face in a ripe age. 18 As the golden pillars are upon the sockets of silver: so are fair feet with a constant mind. 19 (Perpetual are the foundations that be laid upon a strong rock: so are the commandments of God in the heart of an holy woman.) 20 My son, keep the strength of thy age stable, and give not thy strength to strangers. 21 When thou hast gotten a fruitful possession through all the fields, so we it with thy own seed, trusting in thy nobility. 22 So thy stock that shallive after thee, shall grow, trusting in the great liberality of their nobility. 23 An harlot is compared to a sow: but the wife that is married, is counted as a towreagainst death to her husband. 24 A wicked woman is given as a reward to a wicked man: but a godly woman is given to him that fears the Lord 25 A shameless woman contemneth shame: but a shame fast woman will reverence her husband. 26 A shameless woman is compared to a dog: but she that is shamefast, reverenceth the Lord 27 A woman that honoureth her husband, shall be judged wise of all: but she that despiseth him, shallbe blazed for her pride. 28 Aloud crying woman and a babbler let her be sought out to drive away the enemies: the mind of every man that liveth with such, shallbe conversant among the troubles of war. 29 Therebe two things that grieve mine heart, and the third maketh me angry, a man of war that suffereth poverty: and men of understanding that are not set by: and when one departeth from righteousness unto sin: the Lord appointeth such to the sword. 30 [There be two things, which me think to be hard and perilous.] A merchant can not lightly keep him from wrong, and a vitailer is not without sin. CHAP. XXVII. 3 Of the poor that would be rich. 5 The probation of the man that fears God. 13 The unconstantnes of a fool. 16 The secret of friends are not to be uttered. 26 The wicked imagineth 〈◊〉 which turneth upon himself. 1 BEcause of poverty have many sinned: 1. Tim. 6. 9 and * he that seeketh to be rich, turneth Prou. 23. 4. his eyes aside. 2 As a nail in the brickwall sticketh fast between the joints of the stones, so doth sin stick between the selling and the buying. 3 If he hold him not diligently in the fear of the Lord, his house shall soon be over thrown 4 As when one fifteth, the filthiness remains in the sieve, so the 〈◊〉 of man remains in his thought. Prou. 27. 23. 5 The furnace proveth the potter's vessel: * so doth [tentation] try men's thoughts. 6 The fruit declareth if the tre have been trimmed: so the word [declareth] what man hath in his heart. 7 Praise no man except thou have herded his talk: for this is the trial of man. 8 ¶ If thou followest righteousness, thou shalt gether, and put her on as a fair garment, [and shalt devil with her, and she shall defend thee for ever: and in the day of knowledge thou shalt find steadfastness.] 9 The birds resort unto theirlike: so doth the truth turn unto them, that are practised in her. 10 As the lion waiteth for the beast, so doth sin ne upon them that do evil. 11 The talking of him that fears God, is all wisdom: as for a fool, he changes as the moon. 12 If thou be among the undiscrete, observe the time, but haunt still the assembly of them that are wise, 13 The talking of fools is grievous, and their sport is in the plaiser of sin. Chap. 23. 10. 14 * The talk of him that sweareth much, maketh the here to stand up: and to strive with such, stoppeth the ears. 15 The strife of the proud is blood shedding, and their skouldings are grievous to hear. Chap. 19 10. and 22. 28. 16 * Who so discovereth secrets, loseth hiscre dit, and finds no friend after his wil 17 Love thy friend, and be faithful unto him; but if thou bewrayest his secrets, thou shalt not get him again. 18 For as a man destroyeth his enemy, so dost thou destroy the friendship of thy neighbour. 19 As one that letteth a bird go out of his hand, so if thou give over thy friend, thou canst not get him again. 20 Follow after him no more, for he is not far of: he is as a roe escaped out of the snare: [for his soul is wounded.] 21 As for wounds, they may be bound up 〈◊〉, and an evil word may be reconciled: but who so be wraieth the secrets of a friend: hath lost all his credit. Pro. 10. 10, 22 * He that winketh with the eyes, imagineth evil: and he that knoweth him, will let him alone. 23 When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and praise thy words: but at the last he 〈◊〉 turn his tale, and 〈◊〉 thy saying. 24 Many things have I hated, but 〈◊〉 so evil as such one: for the Lord also hateth him. 25 Who so cast th' a stone on high, casts it upon his own head: and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 a great wound. 26 Who so * diggeth a pit, shall fall therein, 〈◊〉. 26, 27. [and he that layeth a stone in his neighbour's 〈◊〉. 10, 8. way, shall stumble thereon,] and he that layeth a snare for another, shallbe taken in it himself. 27 He that worketh evil, shallbe wrapped in evil, and shall not know from whence they come unto him. 28 Mockery and reproach follow the proud, and vengeance lurketh for them as a lion. 29 They that rejoice at the fall of the righteous, shallbe taken in the snare, and anguish shall consume them before they die. 30 Despite and anger are abominable things, and the sinful man is subject to them both. CHAP. XXVIII. 1 We aught not to desire vengeance, but to forgive the offence. 〈◊〉 Of the vices of the tongue, and of the dangers thereof. 1 HE* that seeketh vengeance, shall find 〈◊〉. 32. 35. vengeance of the Lord, and he will surely Rom. 12. 19 keep his sins. 2 () Man aught not to seek 〈◊〉. Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done to thee, so shall thy sins be forgiven thee also, when thou prayest. 3 Should a man bear hatred against man, and 〈◊〉, 6. 14. * desire forgiveness of the Lord? 4 He will show no mercy to a man, which is like himself: and will he ask forgiveness of his own sins? 5 If he that is but flesh, nourish hatred, [and ask pardon of God,] who will entreat for his sins? 6 Remember the end, and let enmity pass: imagine not death and destruction to another through anger, but persevere in the commandments. 7 Remember the commandments: so shalt thou not be rigorous against thy neighbour: [consider diligently] the covenant of thy most High, and forgive his ignorance. 8 * 〈◊〉 of strife, and thou shalt make thy Chap. 8. 〈◊〉. sins fewer: for an angry mankindleth strife. 9 And the sinful man disquieteth friends, and bringeth in false accusations among them that 〈◊〉 at peace. 10 * As the matter of the fire is, so it burneth Prou. 16, 21. and man's anger is according to his power: and according to his riches his anger increaseth, and the more vehement the anger is, the more is he in 〈◊〉. 11 An hasty brawling kindleth a fire, and an hasty fight 〈◊〉 blood: [a tongue that beareth false witness, bringeth 〈◊〉.] 12 If thou blow the spark, it shall burn: if thou spit upon it, it shall be quenched, and both these come out of the mouth. 13 () The tongue. Chap. 〈◊〉. 30. * Abhor the slanderer and double tongued: for such have destroyed many that were at peace. 14 The double tongue hath disquieted many, and driven them from nation to nation: strong cities hath it broken down, and overthrown the houses of great men: [the strength of the people hath it brought down, and been the decay of mighty nations.] 15 The double tongue hath cast out many virtuous women, and rob them of their labours. 16 Who so hearkeneth unto it, shall never find rest, and never devil quietly. 17 The stroke of the rod maketh marks in the flesh, but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones. 18 There be many that have perished by the edge of the sword, but not so many as have 〈◊〉 by the tongue. 19 Well is 〈◊〉 that is kept from an evil tongue, and cometh not in the anger thereof, which hath not drawn in that yoke, neither hath been bound in the bands thereof. 20 For the yoke thereof is a yoke of iron, and the bands of it are bands of brass. 21 The death there of is an evil death: hell were better than such one. 22 It shall not have rule over them that fear God, neither shall they be burned with the flame thereof. 23 Such as forsake the Lord, shall fall therein: and it shall burn them, and no man shallbe able to quench it: it shall fall upon them as a lion, and devour them as a leopard. 24 Hedge thy possession with thorns, and make doors and bars for thy mouth. 25 Bind up thy silver and gold, and weigh thy words in a balance, and make a door and a bar, [and a sure bridle] for thy mouth. 26 Beware that thou slide not by it, and so fall before him that lieth in wait, [and thy fall be incurable, even unto death.] CHAP. XXIX. 1 Do lend money, and do alms. 15 Of a faithful man answering for his friend. 24 The poor man's life. 1 HE that will she we mercy, () 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. dareth to his neighbour: and he that hath power over himself, keepeth the commandments. 2 Lend to thy neighbour in time of his need, and pay thou thy neighbour again endue season. 3 Keep thy word and deal faithfully with him, & thou shalt alway find the thing that is necessary for thee. 4 Many when a thing was lent them, reckoned it to be found, and grieved them that had helped them. 5 Till they receive, they kiss his hands, and for their neighbours good they humble their voice: but when they should pay again, they prolong the term, and give a careless answer, and make excuses by reason of the time. 6 And though he be able, yet giveth he scarce the half again, and reckoneth the other as a thing found: else he deceiveth him of his mother neigh, & maketh him an enemy without a cause: he 〈◊〉 him with cursing and rebuke, & giveth him evil words for his good deed. 7 I here be many which refuse to lend because of this inconvenience, fearing to be defrauded without cause. 8 Yet have thou patience with him that humbleth himself, and differre not mercy from him. 9 Help the poor for the commandments sake, and turn him not away, because of his poverty. 10 Lese thy money for thy brothers & neighbour's sake, and let it not rust under a stone to thy destruction. 〈◊〉. 4, 24. 11 * Bestow the treasure after the commandment 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 41. of the most High, & it shall bring thee act. 10, 4. more profit than gold. 12 “ 〈◊〉, give thy all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Lay up thy alms in thy secret chambers and it shall keep thee from all affliction. 13 [A man's alms is as a purse with him, & shall keep a man's favour as the apple of the eye, and afterward shall it arise, and pay every man his reward upon his head.] 14 It shall fight for thee against thy enemies, better than the shield of a strong man, or spear of the mighty. 15 An honest man is () 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. surety for his neighbour but he that is 〈◊〉, forsaketh him. 16 Forget not the friendship of thy surety: for he hath laid his life for thee. 17 The wicked despiseth the good deed of his surety. 18 The wicked will not become surety: and he that is of an unthankful mind, forsaketh him that delivered him. 19 [Some man promises for his neighbour: and when he hath lost his honesty, he will forsake him.] 20 Surety ship hath destroyed many a rich man, and removed them as the waves of the sea: mighty men hath it driven away from their houses, and caused them to wander among strange nations. 21 A wicked man, transgressing the commandments of the Lord, shall fall into surety ship: and he that meddleth much with other men's business, is entangled in controversies. 22 ¶ Help thy neighbour according to thy power, and beware that thou thyself fall not. 23 * The chiefthing of life is water, and bread, Chap. 39 〈◊〉. and clothing, and lodging to cover thy shame. 24 () The poor man's life in his own lodge is Sober living. better than delicate fare in another man's. 25 Be it little or much, hold thee contented, that the house speak not evil of thee. 26 For it is a miserable life to go from house to house for where thou art a stranger, thou damn not open thy mouth. 27 Thou shalt lodge and feed unthankful men and after shalt have bitter words for the same, (saying,) 28 Come, thou stranger, and prepare the table and feed me of that thou hast ready. 29 Give place, thou stranger, to an honourable man: my brother cometh to be lodged, and I have need of mine house. 30 These things are heavy to a man that hath understanding, the up braiding of the house, and the reproach of the lender. CHAP. XXX. 1 Of the correction of children. 14 Of the commodity of health. 17 Death is better than a sorrowful life. 22 Of the joy and sorrow of 〈◊〉 heart, 1 HE that loveth his son, * causeth him Prou. 13. 24 & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. often to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end. 2 He that chastiseth his son, shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance. 3 He that* teacheth his son, grieveth the Deut 6. 7. enemy, and before his friends he shall rejoice of him. 4 Though his father die, yet is he as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like him. 5 In his life he saw him, and had joy in him, and was not 〈◊〉 in his death, [neither was he ashamed before his enemies.] 6 He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that should show favour unto his friends. 7 He that flattereth his son, bindeth up his wounds, and his heart is grieved at every cry. 8 And 〈◊〉 horse will be stubborn, and a wanto n child will be wilful. 9 If thou bring up thy son delicately, he shall make thee afraid: & if thou play with him, he shall bring thee to heaviness. 10 Laugh not with him, jest thou be sorry with him, and jest thou gnash thy teeth in the end. 11 * Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink Chap. 7. 25. not at his folly. 12 Bow down his neck while he is young, & beaten him on the sideswhile he is a child, jest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thy heart. 13 Chastise thy child, and be diligent therein, jest his shame grieve thee. 14 ¶ () The praise of health. Better is the poor, being whole and strong, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body. 15 Health and strength is above all gold, and a whole body above infinity treasure. 16 There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart. 17 Death is better than a bitter life, [〈◊〉 long rest,] then continual sickness. 18 The good things that are powered on a mouth shut up, are as messes of me at set upon a grave. 16 What good doth the offering unto an idol for he can neither eat, not smell so is he that is persecuted of the Lord, [and beareth the reward of iniquity.] 20 He seethe with his eyes, and groaneth like * Chap. 20. 3. a gelded man, that lieth with a virgin and sigheth. 21 * Give not over thy mind to heaviness, and Prou. 12. 21. & 15. 13. & 17. 20. vex not thyself in thy own counsel. 22 The joy of the heart is the life of man, and a man's gladness is the prolonging of his days. 23 Love thy own soul, and comfort thy heart: drive sorrow farte from thee: for sorrow hath slain many, and there is no profit therein. 24 Envy and wrath shorten the life, and carefulness bringeth age before the time. 25 A noble and good heart will have consideration of his meat and diet. CHAP. XXXI. Of covetousness. 2 Of them that take 〈◊〉 to gather riches 8 The praise of a rich man without a fault. 12 We aught to flee 〈◊〉 and fellow soberness. 1 WAking () Covetousness. after riches pineth away the body, and the care thereof driveth away sleep. 2 This waking care breaketh the sleep, as a great sickness breaketh the sleep, 3 The rich hath great labour in gathering riches together, & in his rest he is filled with pleasures. 4 The poor laboureth in living poorly, and when he leaveth of, he is still poor. 5 He that loveth gold, shall not be justified, & he that followeth corruption, shall have enough thereof. 6 * Many are destroyed by the reason of gold, Chap 8 3. and have found their destruction before them. 7 I is as a stumbling block unto them that sacrifice unto it, and every fool is taken there with. 8 Blessed is the * rich which is found without Luk. 6. 24. blemish, and hath not go after gold, (nor hoped in money and treasures.) 9 Who is he, and we will commend him? for wondered things hath he down among his people. 10 Who hath been tried thereby, & found perfit? let him be an example of glory, who might 〈◊〉, and hath not offended, or do 〈◊〉, and hath not done it. 11 Therefore shall his goods be established, and the congregation shall declare his alms. 12 If thou sit at a costly table, () 〈◊〉 open not thy mouth wide upon it, & say not, Behold much meat. 13 Remember that an evil eye is a shrew: and what thing created is worse than a wicked eye? for it weepeth for every cause. 14 Stretch not thy hand where soever it looketh, and thrust it not with it into the dish. 15 Consider by thyself him that is by thee, & mark 〈◊〉 thing. 16 〈◊〉 molestly that which is set before thee, and 〈◊〉 not, jest thou be hated. 17 Leave thou of first for nourtous sake, & be not 〈◊〉, ' est thou offend. 18 When thou sittest among many, teach not thy hand out first of all. 19 * How little is 〈◊〉 for a men well taught Chap. 37. 〈◊〉. and there by he belcheth not in his chamber [nor 〈◊〉 any pain] 20 A wholesome sleep cometh of a temperate belly: he rises up in the mourning, and is well at ease in himself: but pain in watching and 〈◊〉 diseases, and pangs of the belly are with an 〈◊〉 man. 21 If thou hast been forced to eat, arise, go forth, vomit, and then take thy rest: (so thou shalt bring no sickness unto thy body.) 22 My son, hear me, and despise me not, and at the last thou 〈◊〉 find as I have told thee in all thy works be quick, so shall there no sickness come unto thee. 23 * Whoso is () Liberality. liberal in his meat, men shall bless Prou. 22, 9 see him: & the testimony of his honesty shall be believed. 24 But against him that is a niggard of his meat, the whole city shall murmur: the testimonies of his nigardness shallbe sure. 25 She we not thy valiantness in wine: for* wine Judith. 13, 8. hath destroyed many. 26 The furnace proveth the edge in the tempering: so doth wine the hearts of the proud by drunkenness. Psal. 104, 15. 27 * Wine soberly drunken, is profitable for the lift of man: what is his life that is overcome prou. 〈◊〉, 4. with wine? 28 Wine was made (from the beginning) to make men glad, (and not for drunkenness.) Wine mesurably drunken & in time, bringeth gladness and cheerfulness of the mind. 29 But wine drunken with excess, maketh bitterness of mind with brawlings and scoldings. 30 Drunkenness increaseth the courage of a fool, till be offend: it diminisheth his strength and maketh wounds. 31 * Rebuke not thy neighbour at the wine, & Chap. 50, 1 despise him not in his mirth: give him no despiteful words, and press not upon him with contrary words. CHAP. XXXII. An exhortation to modesty. 3 Let the ancient speak. 14 To give thanks after the 〈◊〉. 15 Of the fear, faith and confidence in God. 1 IF thou be made the master (of the feast,) () Humbleness. lift not thyself up, but be among them, as one of the rest: take diligent care for them, and so sit down. 2 And when thou hast done all thy duty, sit down, that thou mayst be merry with them, & receive a crown for thy good behaviour. 3 Speak thou that art the elder: for it becometh thee, but with sound judgement, and hinder not music. 4 power not out words, where there is no au dience, * and show not forth wisdom out Chap. 3. 7. & 20 7. of time. 5 The consent of musicians at a banquet is as a signer of carbuncle set in gold. 6 And as the signet of an emerald well trimmed with gold, so is the melody of music in a pleasant banquet, 7 (Give ear, and be still, and for thy good be haviour thou shalt be loved.) 8 Thou that art young, speak if need be, and yet scarcely when thou art twice asked. 9 Comprehend much in few words: (in many things be as one that is ignorant.) be as one that understandeth, and yet hold thy tongue. 10 If thou be among great men, compare not thyself unto them and when an elder speaketh, babble not much. 11 Before the * thunder goeth lightning, and job. 32. 〈◊〉. before a shamefast man goeth favour. 12 Stand up betimes, and be not the last: but get thee home without delay, 13 And there take thy pastime, and do what thou will't, so that thou do none evil, or use proud words. 14 But above all things, give thanks unto him that hath made thee, and replenished thee with his goods. 15 ¶ Who so fears the Lord, will receive his doctrine, and they that rise early, shall find favour. 16 He that seeketh the Law shallbe filled there with but the hypocrite will he offended thereat. 17 They that fear the Lord shall find that which is righteous, and shall kindle justice as a light. 18 An ungodly man will not be reform, but finds out excuses according to his wil 19 A man of understanding despiseth not counsel: but a lewd and proud man is not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉ched with fear, even when he hath done rashly. 20 (My son,) do nothing without advisement so shall it not repent thee after the deed. 21 Go not in the way where thou mayst fall, not where thou mayst stumble among the stones neither trust thou in the way that is plain. 22 And beware of thy own children, (and take heed of them that be thy own household.) 23 In every good work be of a faithful heart for this is the keeping of the commandments. 24 Who so believeth in “ Or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Lord, keepeth the commandments and he that trusteth in the Lord, shall take no hurt. CHAP XXXIII. 1 The deliverance of him that fears God. 4 The answer of the wise. 12. Man is in the hand of God, as the clay is in the hand of the potter. 25 Of evil servants. 1 THere shall no evil come unto him that () 〈◊〉 sear of 〈◊〉. fears the Lord: but when he is in tentation, he will deliver him again. 2 A wise man hateth not the Law: but he that is an hypocrite therein, is as a ship in a storm. 3 A man of understanding walketh faithfully in the Law, and the Law is faithful unto him. 4 As the question is made, prepare the answer and so shalt thou be herded: be sure of the matter, and so answer. 5 The heart of the * foolish is like a cartewhele: Chap. 21. 17. and his thoughts are like a rolling axeltre. 6 As a wild horse neieth under every one that sitteth upon him, so is ascorneful friend. 7 Why doth one day excel another, seeing that the light of the days of the year come of the sun? 8 The knowledge of the Lord hath parted them a sondre, and he hath by them disposed the times and solemn feasts. 9 Some of them hath he choose and sanctified and some of them hath he put among the days to number. 10 And all men are of the * ground, and Adam Gene. 1. 27. & 2. 7 was created out of the earth: but the Lord ha' the divided them by great knowledge, and made their ways divers. 11 Some of them hath he blessed and exalted and some of them hath he sanctified, and appropriate to himself: but some of them hath he cursed, and brought them low, and put them out of their estate. 12 * As the clay is in the 〈◊〉 hand, to order Isa 45. 9 it at his pleasure, so are men also in the Rom. 9 20. hand of their creator, so that he may reward them as liketh him best. 13 Against evil is good, and against death is life so is the godly against the sinner, and the ungodly against the faithful. 14 So in all the works of the most High thou mayst see that there are ever two, one against another. 15 ¶ I am awaked up last of all, as one that gathereth after them in the vintage. In the blessing of the Lord I am increased, and have filled my wine press, like a grape gatherer. 16 * Behold, how I have not laboured only Chap. 24 〈◊〉 for myself, but for all them that seek knowledge. 17 Hear me, o you great-men of the people, & harken with your ears, you rulers of the con 〈◊〉. 18 Give not thy son and wife, thy brother and friend, power over thee while thou livest, and give not away thy substance to ano there, jest it repent thee, and thou entreat for the same again. 19 As long as thou livest, and hast breath, give not thyself over to any person. 20 For better it is that thy children should pray unto thee, then that thou shouldest look up to the hands of thy children. 21 In all thy works be excellent, that thy honour be never stained. 22 As the time when thou shalt end thy days, and finish thy life, distribute thy inheritance. 23 ¶ The fodder, the whip and the burden belong unto the ass: and meat, correction and work unto thy servant. 24 If thou set thy servant to labour, thou shalt find rest: but if thou let him go idle, he shall seek liberty. 25 The yoke and the whip bow down the hard neck: so tame thy evil servant with the whips and correction. 26 Sand him to labour, that he go not idle: for idleness bringeth much evil. 27 Set him to work, for that belongeth unto him: if he be not obedient, () How 〈◊〉 were ordered in old time. put on more heavy 〈◊〉. 28 But be not excessive toward any, and with out discretion do nothing. 29 * If thou have (a faithful) servant, let him be Chap. 7. 22. unto thee as thy own soul: for in blood hast thou gotten him. If thou have a servant, entreat him as thy brother for thou hast need of him, as of thyself. If thou entreat him evil, and he run away, 〈◊〉 seek him? CHAP. XXXIIII. Of dreams. 13 The praise of them that fear God. 18. The offerings of the wicked. 22 The bread of the 〈◊〉. 27 God doth not allow the works of an unfaithful man. 1 THe hope of a foolish man is vain and false, () Dreams. and dreams make fools to have wings. 2 Who so regardeth dreams, is like him that will take hold of a shadow, and follow after the wind. 3 Even so is it with the appearings of dreams, as the likeness of a face is before another face. 4 Who cambe cleansed by the unclean? or what truth can be spoken of a liar? 5 Soothe sayings, 〈◊〉, & dreaming is but vanity, & a mind that is occupied with fantasies, is as a woman that travaileth. 6 Where as such visions come not of the most High to try thee, set not thy heart upon them. 7 For dreams have deceived many, and they have failed that put their trust therein. 8 The Law shallbe fulfilled without lies, & wisdom is sufficient to a faithful mouth: [what knowledge hath he that is not tried?] 9 A man that is instructed, understandeth much, and he that hath good experience, can talk of wisdom. 10 He that hath no experience, knoweth little and he that erreth, is full of craft. 11 When I wandered to and fro, I saw many things, and mine understanding is greater than I can express. 12 I was often times in danger of death, yet I was delivered by these things. 13 ¶ The spirit of those that fear the Lord, shall live: for their hope is in him that can help them. 14 Who so () The fear of them Lord fears the Lord, fears noman, neither is afraid: for he is his hope. 15 Blessed is the soul of him that fears the Lord: in whom putteth he his trust? who is his strength? 16 * For the eyes of the Lord have respect un Psal. 33. 18. to them, that love him: he is their* mighty Psal. 〈◊〉. 1. protection, and strong ground, a defence from the heat, and a shadow for the noon day, a succour from stumbling, and an help from falling. 17 He setteth up the soul, and lighteneth the eyes he giveth health, life and blessing. 18 ¶ He that* giveth an offering of unrighteous Prou. 21. 〈◊〉 goods, offereth a mocking sacrifice, and the gifts of the unrighteous, please not him. 19 [But the Lord is there's only, that patiently abide him in the way of truth and righteousness.] 20 The most High doth not allow the () The offerings of the wicked and their prayer. offerings of the wicked, * neither is he pacified for sin by the multitude of sacrifice. 〈◊〉. 15. 8. 21 Who so bringeth an offering of the goods of the poor, doth as one that sacrifiseth the son before the father's eyes. 22 The bread of the needful is the life of the poor: he that defraudeth him thereof, is a murderer. 23 He that taketh away his neighbours living, slayeth him, * and he that defraudeth the la Deut. 24. 〈◊〉. bourer of his hire, is a blood shedder. chap. 7. 22. 24 ¶ When one buildeth, and another breaketh down, what profit have they then but labour? 25 When one prayeth and another curseth, whose voice will the Lord hear? Nomb. 19 〈◊〉. 26 * He that washeth himself because of a dead body, and toucheth it again, what availeth his washing? 27 * So is it with a man that fasteth for his sins, 2. 〈◊〉. 2. 20. and committeth them again: who will hear his prayer? or what doth his fasting help him. CHAP. XXXV. 1 Of true sacrifices, 14 The prayer of the fatherless, and of the widow and him that humbleth himself. 1 WHO so keepeth the Law, * bringeth offerings 2. Sam. 15. 22. enough: he that holdeth fast jere. 7. 3. the commandments, () True sacrifices. offereth an offering of salvation. 2 He that is thankful to them that have well Philip. 4. 18. deserved, offereth fine flower: * and he that giveth alms, sacrifiseth praise. 3 To depart from evil is a thankful thing to the Lord, and to forsake unrighteousness, is a reconciling unto him. 4 * Thou shalt not appear empty before the Exod 23. 15: & 34. 23. Lord Deut. 6. 16. 5 For all these things are done because of the commandment. 6 * The offering of the righteous maketh the Gen. 4. 4. altar fat, and the smell there of is sweet before the most High. 7 The sacrifice of the righteous is acceptable, and the remembrance thereof shall never be forgotten. 8 Give the Lord his honour with a good and liberal eye, and diminish not the first fruits of thy hands. 9 * In all thy gifts show a joyful countenan 2. Cor. 9 7. ce, and dedicated thy tithes with gladness. 10 Give unto the most High according as he Tob. 4. 6. hath enriched thee, * and look what thy hand is able, give with a chareful eye. 11 For the Lord recompenseth, and will give thee seven times as much. 12 * 〈◊〉 nothing of thy offering: for he 〈◊〉 22 〈◊〉. will not receive it, and abstain from wrong Deut. 15. 20. full sacrifices for the Lord is the judge, and regardeth no * man's person. 〈◊〉. 10. 17. 13 He accepteth not the person of the poor, 2 Chio. 9 7. job 14 9 but he heareth the prayer of the oppressed. Wisdom 6. 8. 14 He despiseth not the desire of the fatherless, Act 10. 34. Rome 2. 11. nor the widow, when she poureth out her 〈◊〉, 2. 6. prayer. Ephe 6 9 15 Doth not the tears run down the Colo. 3. 26. widow's cheeks? and her cry is against him 1. Pet. 1. 17. that caused them: for from her cheeks do they go up unto heaven, and the Lord which heareth them, doth accept them.) 16 He that serveth the Lord, shallbe accepted with favour, and his prayer shall teach unto the clouds. 17 The prayer of him that humbleth himself, goeth thorough the clouds, and ceaseth not till it come near & will not depart till the most High have respect thereunto to judge righteously, and to execute judgement. 18 And the Lord will not be slack, nor the Almighty will tarry long from them, till he hath smitten in sunder the loins of the unmerciful, and avenged himself of the heathen, till he have taken away the multitude of the cruel and broken the sceptre of the unrighteous, till he 〈◊〉 every man after his works, and reward them after their devices, till he have judged the cause of his people, and comforted them with his mercy. 19 O, how fair a thing is mercy in the time of anguish and trouble,! It is like a cloud of rain, that cometh in the time of a drought. CHAP. XXXVI. 1 A prayer to God in the person of all faithful men, against those that persecute his Church. 22 The praise of a good woman. 1 Have mercy upon us, o Lord God of all things, and behold us, and (show us the light of thy mercies,) 2 And sand thy fear () Against the wicked. among the nations, which seek not after thee, (that they may know that there is no God but thou, and that they may she we thy wondrous works.) 3 Lift up thy * hand upon the strange nations jere. 10, 25. that they may see thy power. 4 As thou art sanctified in us before them, so be thou magnified among them before us, 5 That they may know thee, as we know thee for there is none other God but only thou, o Lord. 6 Renew the signs, and change the wonders show the glory of thy hand, and thy right arm, that they may show forth thy wondrous acts. 7 Raise up thy indignation, and power out wrath: take away the adversary, and smite the enemy. 8 Make the time short: remember thy oath, that thy wondrous works may be praised 9 Let the wrath of the fire 〈◊〉 them that escape, and let them perish that oppress the people. 10 Smite in sunder the heads of the princes that be our enemies, and say, There is none other but we. 11 () A prayer for the godly. 〈◊〉 all the tribes of jacob together, (that they may know that there is none other God but only thou, and that they may show thy wondrous works,) and inherit thou them as from the beginning. 12 O LORD, have mercy upon the people, that is called by thy Name, and upon Israel, Exod. 4, 〈◊〉. * whom thou hast likened to a first born son. 13 O, be merciful unto jerusalem the city of thy Sanctuary, the city of thy rest. 14 Fill 〈◊〉, that it may magnify thy oracles and (fill) thy people with thy glory. 15 Give witness unto those that thou hast possessed from the beginning, and raise up the prophecies that have been showed in thy Name. 16 Reward them that wait for thee, that thy Prophets may be found faithful. 17 O Lord, hear the power of thy servants Nomb. 6, 23. according to the * blessing of Aaron over thy people, (and guide thou us in the way of right teousnes) that all they which devil upon the earth, may know that thou art the Lord the eternal God. 18 ¶ The bely devoureth all meats, yet is one meat better than another. 19 As the throat tasteth venisone, so doth a wise mind (discern) false words. 20 A froward heart bringeth grief, but a man of experience will resist it. 21 A woman is aptto receive every man: yet is one daughter better than another. 22 The beauty of a woman cheereth the face, and a man loveth nothing better. 23 If there be in her tongue gentleness, meekness, and wholesome talk, them is not herhous band like other men. 24 He that hath () The praise of a good woman. got a (virtuous) woman, hath begun to get a possession: she is an help like unto himself, and a pillar to rest upon. 25 Where no hedge is, there the possession is spoilt: and he that hath no wife, wandereth to and fro, mourning. 26 Who wiltrust a thief that is always ready & wandereth from town to town? and likewise him, that hath no rest, and lodgeth, wheresoever the night taketh him? CHAP. XXXVII. 1 How a man should know friends and counsellors. 12 To keep his company that fears God. 1 Every friend says, () Or friendship. I am a friend unto him also: but there is some friend, which is only a friend in name. 2 Remains there not heaviness unto death, when a companion and friend is turned to an enemy? 3 O wicked presumption, from whence art thou sprung up to cover the earth with deceit? 4 * There is some companion which in prosperity Chap 6. 10. rejoiceth with his friend, but in the time of trouble he is against him. 5 There is some companion that helpeth his friend for the belly sake, and taketh up the buckler against the enemy. 6 Forget not thy friend in thy mind, & think upon him in thy riches. 7 Seek () Of whom we should take coun 〈◊〉. no counsel at him of whom thou art suspected, and disclose not thy counsel unto such as hate thee. 8 * Every counseler praiseth his own counsel: Chap. 8. 21. & 9 21. but there is some that counseleth for himself. 9 Beware of the counselor, and be advised afore “ Or, what need 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. where to thou will't use him: for he will counsel for himself, jest he cast the lot upon thee. 10 And say unto thee, Thy way is good, and afterward he stand against thee, and look what shall become of thee. 11 [Ask no counsel for religion of him, that is without religion, nor of justice, of him that hath no justice,] nor of a woman 〈◊〉 her of whom she is jealous, nor of a coward in matters war, nor of a merchant concerning exchange, nor of a bier for the sale, nor of an envious man touching 〈◊〉, nor of the unmerciful touching kindness, [nor of an unhonest man of honesty,] nor of the slothful for any labour, nor of an hireling for the finishing of a work, nor of an idle servant for much business: hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel. 12 But be continual with a godly man whom thou knowest to keep the commandments of the Lord, whose mind is according to thy mind, and is sorry for thee when thou stumblest. 13 Take counsel of thy own heart: for there is no man more faithful unto thee, than it. 14 For a man's mind is some time more accustomed to show more than seven watchmen that sit above in an high tower. 15 And above all this pray to the most High, that he will direct thy way in truth. 16 Let reason go before every enterprise, and counsel before every action. 17 ¶ These [changing] of the countenance is a sign of the changing of the heart: four things appear good and evil, life & death, but the tongue hath ever more the government over them. 18 ¶ Some man is witty, & hath instructed many, and yet is unprofitable unto himself. 19 Some man will be wise in words, and is hated, yea, he is destitute of all “ 〈◊〉, Wisdom. food, 20 Because grace is not given him of the Lord for he is destitute of all wisdom. 21 Another is wise for himself, and the fruits of understanding are faithful in his mouth. 22 A wise man instructeth his people, and the fruits of his wisdom fail not. 23 A wise man shallbe plenteously blessed, and all they that see him, shall think him blessed. 24 The life of man standeth in the number of days: but the days of Irael are in numerable. 25 A wise man shall obtain credit among his people, and his name shallbe perpetual. 26 My son, prove thy soul in thy life, and see what is evil for it, and permit it not to do it. 27 For all things are not profitable for all men, neither hath every soul pleasure in every thing. 28 Be not () Or temperancy greedy in all delights, and be not to hasty upon all meats. 29 * For 〈◊〉 of meats bringeth sickness, Chap. 〈◊〉. 22. & gluttony cometh into choliricke diseases 30 By surfeit have many perished: but he that “ Or, taketh heed 〈◊〉 himself, prolongeth his life. CHAP. XXXVIII. 1 A physician is commendable. 16 To bury the dead. 24 The wisdom of him that is learned. 1 HOnour the () Or physicians & 〈◊〉. physician with that honour that is due unto him, because of necessity: for the Lord hath created him. 2 For of the most High cometh healing, and he shall receive gifts of the King. 3 The knowledge of the physician lifteth up his head, and in the sight of great men he shallbe in admiration. 4 The Lord hath created medicines of the 〈◊〉. 15, 25. earth, and he that is wise, will not abhor it. 〈◊〉, 5, 15. 5 * Was not the water made sweet with wood, that men might know the virtue thereof? 6 So he hath given men knowledge, that he might be glorified in his wondrous works. 7 With such doth he healemen, and taketh away their pains. 8 Of such doth the apothecary make a confection, and yet he can not finish his own works: for of the Lord cometh prosperity and wealth over all the earth. 9 My son, fail not in thy sickness, but* parie Isa. 38, 2. unto the Lord, and he will make thee whole. 10 Leave of from sin, and order thy hands a right, and cleanse thy heart from all wickedness. 11 Offer sweet incense, and fine flower for a remembrance: make the offering fat, for thou art not the () God 〈◊〉 first his 〈◊〉, and we must 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 there of to such uses as he 〈◊〉, first giver. 12 Then give place to the physician: for the Lord hath created him: let him not go from thee, for thou hast need of him. 13 The hour may come, that their enterprises may have good success. 14 For they also shall pray unto the Lord, that he would prospero that, which is given for ease, and their physic for the prolonging of life. 15 He that sinneth before his maker, let him fall into the hands of the physician. Chap. 22. 10. 16 My son, * power for the tears over the dead, () Of mourning. and begin to mourn, as if thou haddest suffered great harm thyself, & then cover his body according to “ Or, the custom. his appointment, and neglect not his burial. 17 Make a grievous lamentation, and be earnest in mourning, and use lamentation as he is worthy, and that, a day or two, jest thou be evil spoken of, and then comfort thyself for thy heaviness. 18 * For of heaviness cometh death, and the 〈◊〉, 15. 13. & 17. 22. heaviness of the heart breaketh the strength 19 Of the affection of the heart cometh sorrow, and the life of him that is afflicted, is according to his heart. 20 Take no heaviness to heart drive it away and remember the last end. 21 Forget it not: for there is no turning again: thou shalt do him no good, but hurt thyself. 22 Remember his judgement: thy also shallbe likewise, unto me yester day, and unto thee to day. 23 * Seeing the dead is at rest, let his remembrance 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 12 20, rest, and comfort thyself again for him, when his Spirit is departed from him. 24 ¶ The wisdom of a learned man cometh by using well his vacant time: and he that ceaseth from his own matters & labour, may come by wisdom. 25 How can he get wisdom that holdeth the plough, and he that hath pleasure in the good, and in driving oxen, and is occupied in their labours, & talketh but of the breed of bullocks? 26 He giveth his mind to make furrows, & is diligent to give the cows fodder, 27 So is it of every carpenter, and workmaster that laboureth night and day: and they that cut, and grave seals, and make sundry diversities, and give themselves to contrefait imagery, and watch to perform the work. 28 The smithe in like manner abideth by his anuil, and doth his diligence to labour the iron: the vapour of the fire drieth his flesh, and hemuste fight with the heat of the furnace: the noise of the hammer is ever in his ears, and his eyes look still upon the thing that he maketh: he setteth his mind to make up his works: therefore he watcheth to polish it perfitly. 29 So doth the potter sit by his work: he turneth the wheel, about with his feet: he is careful alway at his work, and maketh his work by number. 30 He facioneth the clay with his arm, and with his feet he tempereth the hardness thereof: his heart 〈◊〉 how to cover it with lead, and his diligence is to cleanse the oven. 31 All these hope in their hands, and every one bestoweth his wisdom in his work. 32 Without these can not the cities be maintained, nor inhabited, nor occupied. 33 And yet they are not asked their judgement in the counsel of the people, neither are they hie in the congregation, neither sit they upon the judgement seats, nor understand the order of justice: they can not declare matters according to the form of the Law, & they are not meet for hard matters. 34 But they maintain the state of the world and their desire is concerning their work and occupation. CHAP. XXXIX. 1 A wise man. 16 The works of God. 24 Unto the good good things profit but unto the evil, even good things are evil. 1 HE one lie that applieth his mind to the Law of the most High, and is occupied in the meditation thereof, seeketh out the () Of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me. wisdom of all the ancient, & exerciseth himself in the prophecies. 2 He keepeth the sayings of famous men & entereth in also to the secrets of dark sentences. 3 He seeketh out the my sterie of grave sentences, and exerciseth himself in dark parables. 4 He shall serve among great men and appear before the prince he shall travail through strange countries: for he hath tried the good and the evil among men. 5 He will give his heart to resort early unto the Lord that made him, and to pray before the most High, and will open his mouth in prayer, and pray for his sins. 6 When the great Lord will, he shallbe filled with the Spirit of understanding, that he may power out wise sentences, and give thanks unto the Lord in his prayer. 7 “ Or the Lord He shall direct his counsel, and knowledge so shall he meditate in his secrets. 8 He shall show for the his science and learning, and rejoice in the Law and covenant of the Lord 9 Many shall commend his understanding, and his memory shall never be put out, nor depart away, but his name shall continued from generation to generation. 10 * The congregation shall declare his wisdom, Chap. 44 14. and show it. 11 Though he be dead, he shall leave a greater same than a thousand: and if he live still, he shall get the same. 12 Yet will I speak of more things: for I am full as the moon. 13 Hearken unto me, you holy children, and bring forth fruit, as the rose that is planted by the brokes of the field, 14 And give you a sweet smell as “ Or, Libanus. incense, and bring forth flowers as the lily give a smell and sing a song of praise: bless the Lord in all his works. 15 Give honour unto his Name, and show forth his praise with the songs of your lips, and with haps, and you shall say after this manner, 16 * All the works of the Lord are exceeding Gen. 1. 〈◊〉. good, and all his commandments are done 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. in due season. 17 And none may say, What is this? wherefore is that? for at time convenient they shall all be sought out at his commandment the water stood as an heap, and at the word of his mouth the waters gathered themselves. 18 His whole favour (appeared) by his commandment, and none can diminish that which he will save. 19 The works of all flesh are before him, and nothing can be hide from his eyes. 20 He seethe from everlasting to everlasting, and there is nothing wondered unto him. 21 A man need not to say, What is this? wherefore is that? for he hath made all things for their own use. 22 His blessing shall run over as the stream, and moisture the earth like a flood. 23 As he hath turned the waters into saltness, so shall the heathen feel his wrath. 24 As his ways are plain and right unto the just, so are they stumbling blocks to the wicked. 25 ¶ For the good, are good things created from the beginning, and evil things for the sinners. 26 * The principal things for the whole use Chap. 29. 〈◊〉. of man's life is water, fire, and iron, and salt, and meal, wheat and honey, & milk, the blood of the grape, and oil, and clothing. 27 All these things are for good to the godly: but to the sinners they are turned unto evil. 28 There be sprites that are created for vengeance, which in their rigour lay on sure strokes: in the time of destruction they show forth their power, and accomplish the wrath of him that made them. 29 Fire, and hail, and famine, and death: all these are created for vengeance. 30 The teeth of wild beasts, and the Scorpions, and the serpents, and the sword execute vengeance for the destruction of the wicked. 31 They shallbe glad to do his commandments and when need is, they shallbe ready upon earth: and when their hour is come they shall not overpass the commandment. 32 Therefore have I taken a good courage unto me from the beginning, and have thought on these things, and have put them in writing. 33 * All the works of the Lord are good, & he giveth every one in due season, & when need is: Gene. 1. 31. 34 So that a man need not to say, This is worse then that: for in due season they are all worthy praise. 35 And therefore praise the Lord with whole heart and mouth, and bless the Name of the Lord CHAP. XL. 1 Many miseries in man's life. 14 Of the blessing of the righteous and prerogative of the fear of God. 1 GReat () The miseries of man's life. travail is created for all men, & an heavy yoke upon the sons of Adam from the day that they go out of their mother's womb, till the day that theiretur ne to the mother of all things. 2 (Namely) their thoughts, and fear of the heart, and their imagination of the things they wait for, and the day of death. 3 〈◊〉 him that sitteth upon the glorious throne, unto him that is benethin the earth and ashes, 4 From him that is clothedin blue silk, and weareth a crown, even unto him that is clothed in simple linen. 5 Wrath and envy, trouble, and unquietness and fear of death, and rigour, and strife, & in the time of rest the sleep in the night upon his bed, change his knowledge. 6 A little or nothing is his rest, and afterward in sleeping he is as in a watchetowre in the day he is troubled with the visions of his heart, as none that runneth out of a battle. 7 And when all is safe, he awaketh, and marveleth that the fear was no thing. 8 Such things come unto all flesh, both man and beast, but seven fold to the ungodly: 9 Moreover, * death and blood and strife, & Chap. 39 35. sword, oppression, famine, destruction, & punishment. 10 These things are all created for the wicked Gene 7. 11. and for their sakes came the * flood. 11 * All things that are of the earth, shall turn Gene. 3. 19 Chap. 41. 13. to earth again: and they that are of the * waters, shall return into the sea. Eccles. 1, 7. 12 ¶ All bribes and unrighteousness shallbe put away: but () Faithfulness. faithfulness shall endure for ever. 13 The substance of the ungodly shallbe dried up like a river, and they shall make a sound like a great thunder in the rain. 14 When he openeth his hand, he rejoiceth but all the transgressors shall come to nought. 15 The children of the ungodly shall not obtain many branches: for the unclean roots are as upon the high rocks. 16 Their tender stalk by what water soever it be or water bank, it shallbe pulled up before all other herbs. 17 ¶ Friendlines is as a most plentiful garden of pleasure, and mercy endureth for ever. 18 * To labour and to be content with that Philip. 4. 12. 1. Tim. 6, 6. a man hath, is a sweet life: but he that finds a treasure, is above them both. 19 Children, and the building of the City maketh a perpetual name: but an honest woman is counteth above them both. 20 Wine and music rejoice the heart: but the love of wisdom is above them both. 21 The pipe and the psalterion make a sweet noise but a pleasant tongue is above them both. 22 Thy eye desireth favour and beauty but a green sede time, rather than them both. 23 A friend, and companion come together at opportunity: but above them both is a wife with her husband. 24 Friends and help (are good) in the time of trouble, but 〈◊〉 shall deliver more than them both. 25 Gold and silver fasten the feet: but counsel is esteemed above them both. 26 Riches and strength lift up the mind: but the fear of the Lord is above them both: there is no want in the fear of the Lord, and it needeth no hêlpe. 27 The fear of the Lord is a pleasant garden of blessing, and there is nothing so beautiful as it is. 28 ¶ My son, lead not a beggars life: for better it were to die then to beg. 29 The life of him that dependeth on another man's table, is not to be counted for a life: for he tormenteth himself after other men's meat: but a wise man and well nourtred, will beware thereof. 30 Begging is sweet in the mouth of the unshame fast, and in his belly there burneth a fire. CHAP. XLI. 1 Of the remembrance of death. 3 Death is not to be feared. 8 A curse upon them that forsake the Law of God. 12 Good name and fame. 14 An exhortation to give heed unto wisdom. 17 Of what things a man aught to be ashamed. 1 O () Of death. Death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that liveth at rest in his possessions, unto the man that hath nothing to vex him, and that hath prosperity in all things yea, unto him that yet is able to receive meat! 2 O death, how acceptable is thy judgement unto the needful, and unto him whose strength faileth, and that is now in the last age, and is vexed with all things, & to him that despaireth, and hath lost patience! 3 Fear not the judgement of death: remember them that have been before thee, and that come after: this is the ordinance of the Lord over all flesh. 4 And why wouldest thou be against the pleasure of the most High? whether it be tene or an hundredth, or a thousand years, there is no defence for life against the grave. 5 ¶ The children of the ungodly are abominable children, and so are they that keep company with the ungodly. 6 The inheritance of ungodly children shall perish, and their posterity shall have a perpetual shame. 7 The children complain of an ungodly father, because they are reproached for his sake. 8 Woe be unto you, o you ungodly, which have forsaken the Law of the most high God: for though you increase, yet shall you perish. 9 If you be born, you shallbe born to cursing: if you die, the curse shallbe your portion. 10 All that is of the earth, shall turn to earth again: so the ungodly (go) from the curse to destruction. 11 Though men mourn for their body, yet the wicked name of the ungodly shallbe put out. 12 Have regard to thy name: for that shall continue with thee above a thousand treasures of gold. 13 A good life hath the days numbered: but () A good name. a good name endureth ever. 14 * My children, keep wisdom in peace: 〈◊〉. 20. 33, for wisdom that is hide, and a treasure that is not seen, what profit is in them both? 15 A man that hideth his foolishness, is better than a man that hideth his wisdom. 16 Therefore bear reverence unto my words: for it is not good in all things to be () Of shamefastness. ashamed: neither are all things allowed as faithful in all men. 17 Be ashamed of whoredom before father and mother be ashamed of lies before the princes and men of authority: 18 Of sin before the judge and ruler: of offence before the congregation and people: of unrighteousness before a companion and friend, 19 And of theft before the place where thou dwellest, and before the truth of God and his covenant, and to lean with thine elbows upon the “ Or, table. bread, or to be reproved for giving or taking. 20 And of silence unto them that salute thee, and to look upon an harlot, 21 And to turn away thy face from thy kinsman: or to take away a portion or a gift, or to be evil minded toward another man's wife, 22 Or to solicit any man's maid, or to stand by her bed, or to reproach thy friends with words, 23 Or to upbraid when thou givest any thing, or to report a matter that thou hast herded, or to reveal secret words. 24 Thus mayest thou well be shamefast, and shalt find favour with all men. CHAP. XLII. 1 The Law of God must be taught. 9 A daughter. 14 A woman. 18 God knoweth all things, yea, even the secrets of thy heart. 1 OF these things be not thou () In what things we aught not to be ashamed. ashamed, neither have regard to offend for any person. 2 Of the Law of the most High and his covenant, and of judgement to justify the godly: 3 Of the cause of thy companion, & of strangers, or of distributing the heritage among friends: 4 To be diligent to keep true balance, and weight, whether thou have much or little: 5 To sell merchandise at an indifferent price, and to correct thy children diligently, & to beaten an evil servant to the blood: 6 To set a good lock where an evil wife is, and to lock where many hands are: 7 If thou give aniething by number, and weight, to put all in writing, both that that is given out, and that that is received again: 8 To teach the unlearned, and the unwise, & the aged, that contend against the young: thus shalt thou be well instructed, and approved of all men living. 9 ¶ The daughter “ Or, is a secret watch to the father. maketh the father to watch secretly, and the carefulness that he hath for her, taketh away his sleep in the youth, jest she should pass the flower of her age: and when she hath an husband, jest she should be hated: 10 In her virginity, jest she should be defiled, or got with child in her father's house, and, when she is with her husband, jest she misbehave herself: and when she is married jest she continued unfruitful. Chap. 26. 10. 11 * If thy daughter be unshamefast, keep her straightly, jest she 'cause thine enemies to laugh thee to scorn, and make thee a common talk in the city, and diffame thee among the people, and bring thee to public shame. 12 * Behold not every body's beauty, and Chap. 25. 〈◊〉. company not among women. 13 For as the moth cometh out of garments: * so doth wickedness of the woman. Gen. 3. 6. 14 The wickedness of a man is better than the good entreaty of a woman, to wit, of a woman that is in shame, and reproach. 15 ¶ I will remember the works of the Lord, and declare the thing that I have seen: by the word of the Lord are his works. 16 The sun that shines, looketh upon all things, and all the work thereof is full of the glory of the Lord 17 Hath not the LORD appointed that his Saints should declare all his wondrous works, which the almig htie Lord hath established to confirm all things by in his majesty? 18 He seeketh out the depth, and the heart, & he knoweth their practices: for the Lord knoweth all science, and he beholdeth the signs of the world. 19 He declareth the things that are past, & for to come, and discloseth the paths of things that are secret. 20 * Not though may escape him, neither may job 41. 4. Isa. 29. 15. any word be hide from him. 21 He hath garnished the excellent works of his wisdom, and he is from everlasting to everlasting, and for ever: unto him may nothing be added, neither can he be minished: he hath no need of any counselor. 22 O, how delectable are all his works, and to be considered even unto the sparks of fire! 23 They live all, and endure for ever: & when soever need is, they are all obedient. 24 They are all double, one against another: he hath made nothing that hath any fault. 25 The one “ Or, stablisheth. commends the goodness of the other, and who can be satisfied with beholding God's glory? CHAP. XLIII. The sum of the creation of the works of God. 1 THis high ornament () The wondered works of God, the clear firmament, the beauty of the heaven so glorious to behold, 2 The sun also, a marvelous instrument when it appeareth, declareth, at his going out, the work of the most High. 3 At noon it burneth the country, & who may abide for the heat thereof? 4 The sun burneth the mountains three times more than he that keepeth a furnace with continual heat: it casts out the fiery vapours, & with the shining beams blindeth the eyes. 5 Great is the Lord that made it, and by his commandment he causeth it to run hastily. 6 * The moon also hath he made to appear Gen. 1. 〈◊〉. according to her season, that it should be a declaration of the time, & a sign for the world. 7 * The feasts are appointed by the moon: Exod. 12. 2. the light thereof diminisheth unto the end. 8 The month is called after the name thereof, and groweth wondrously in her changing. 9 It is a camp pitched on high, shining in the firmament of heaven: the beauty of heaven are the glorious stars, and the ornament that shines in the high places of the Lord 10 By the commandment of the holy one they continued in their order, and fail not in their watch. 11 ¶ * Look upon the rain bow, and praise Gen. 9 〈◊〉. him that made it: very beautiful is it in the brightness thereof. 12 * It compasseth the heaven about with a Isa. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 glorious circle, and the hands of the most High have bended it. 13 ¶ Thorough his commandment he maketh the snow to haste, and sendeth swiftly the lightning of his judgement. 14 Therefore he openeth his treasures, and the clouds fly for the as the fowls. 15 In his power hath he strengthened the clouds, and broken the hail stones. 16 The mountains leap at the sight of him: the South wind bloweth according to his wil 17 The sound of his thunder beateth the earth: so doth the storm of the North: the whirl wind also, as birds that fly, scattereth the snow, and the falling down thereof is as the grasshoppers that light down. 18 The eye marveleth at the beauty of the whiteness thereof, and the heart is astonished at the rain of it. 19 He also poureth out the frost upon the earth like salt, and when it is frozen, it sticketh on the tops of pales. 20 When the cold North wind bloweth, an 〈◊〉 is frozen of the water, it abideth upon all the gatherings together of water, and clotheth the waters as with a breast plate. 21 It devoureth the mountains, & burneth the wilderness, and destroyeth that that is green, like fire. 22 The remedy of all these is when a cloud cometh hastily, and when a dew cometh upon the heat, it refresheth it. 23 [By his word he stilleth the wind:] by his counsel he appeaseth the deep, & plant thylands therein. 24 They that sail over the sea, tell of the perils thereof, and when we hear with our ears, we marvel there at. 25 For there be strange, and wondrous works, divers manner of beasts, and the creation of whales. 26 Thorough him are all things directed to a good end, and are established by his word. 27 And when we have spoken much, we can not attain unto them: but this is the sum of all, that he is all. 28 What power have we to praise him: for he is above all his works? 29 The Lord is terrible, and very great, * and Psal. 96. 4. marvelous is his power. 30 Praise the Lord, and magnify him as much as you can, yet doth he far exceed: exalt him with all your power, & be not weary, yet can you not attain unto it. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 31 * Who hath seen him, that he might tell us? and who can magnify him as he is? 32 For there are hide yet greater things than these be, & we have seen but a few of his works. 33 For the Lord hath made all things, and given wisdom to such as fear God. CHAP. XLIIII. The praise of certain holy men, Enoch, No, Abraham, Isaac and jacob. 1 LEt us now commend the famous men, and our fathers, of whom we are begotten. 2 The Lord hath got great glory by them, and that through his great power from the beginning. 3 They have born rule in their kingdoms, and were renowned for their power, and were wise in counsel, and declared prophecies. Exod. 18. 〈◊〉 4 * They governed the people by counsel & by the knowledge of learning meet for the people, in whose doctrine were wise sentences. 5 They invented the melody of music, & expounded the verses that were written. 6 They were rich and mighty in power, & lived quietly at home. 7 All these were honourable men in their generations, and were well reported of their times, 8 There are of them that have left a name behind them, so that their praise shall be spoken of. 9 There are some also which have no memo Gene. 1. 28. rial, * and are perished, as though they had never been, and are become as though they had never been, born and their children after them. 10 But the former were merciful men, whose righteousness hath not been forgotten. 11 For whose posterity a good inheritance is reserved, and their seed is contained in the covenant. 12 Their stock is contained in the covenant and their posterity after them. 13 Their seed shall remain for ever, & their praise shall never be taken away. 14 Their bodies are buried in peace, but their name liveth for ever more. 15 * The people speak of their wisdom, & Chap. 19 14. the congregation talk of their praise. Gene. 5. 14. 16 () Enoch. * Enoch pleased the Lord God? therefore ebr. 〈◊〉. 5. was he translated for an example of repentance to the generations. 17 () 〈◊〉 Gene. 6. 9 &. 7. 〈◊〉. ebr. 11. 7. * 〈◊〉 was found perfit, and in the time of wrath he had a reward: therefore was he left as a remnant unto the earth, when the flood came. 18 An everlasting covenant was made with him, that all flesh should * perish no more Gene 9 17. by the flood. 19 () Abraham. Gene. 12. 3. & 15. 5. & 17. 4. Abraham was a * great father of manie people: in glory was there none like unto him 20 He keepeth the Law of the most High, & was in covenant with him, and he set covenant Gene. 21. 4. * in his flesh, and in tentation he was found faithful. Gene. 〈◊〉. 16. gal. 3. 8. 21 Therefore he assured him an * oath, that he would bless the nations in his seed, and that he would multiply him as the dust of the earth, & exalt his seed as the stars, & 'cause them to inheritance from sea to sea, & & from the River unto the end of the world 22 * With () 〈◊〉. Isaac did he confirm likewise for Gen. 26. 2. Abraham his father's sake, the blessing of all men, and the covenant. 23 And caused it to rest upon the head of () jacob. jacob, and “ Or, knew him. made himself known by * his Gen. 27 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 1. blessings, and gave him an heritage and Gen. 28. 1. divided his portions, * and parted them jos. 18. 19 among the twelve tribes. 24 And he brought out of him a () joseph. merciful man, which found favour in the sight of all flesh. CHAP. XLV. The praise of Moses, Aaron, and Phinees. 1 ANd () Moses, Moses, the * beloved of God & Exod 11. 3. men, (brought forth,) whose remembrance Act. 7. 22. is blessed. 2 He made him like to the glorious Saints, and magnified him by the fear of his enemies. 3 By his words he caused the wonders to cease, and he made him * glorious in the Exod. 6. 7. 8. 9 sight of Kings, and gave him commandments for his people, and showed him his glory. 4 * He sanctified him with faithfulness, and Nomb. 12. 3. meekness, and chose him out of all men. 5 He caused him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark cloud, * and there he gave him the commandments Exod. 19 7. before his face, even the Law of life and knowledge, that he might teach jacob the covenant, and Israel his judgements. 6 He exalted () Aaron. Aaron an holy man like unto him, even his * brother of the tribe of Levi. Exod. 4. 28. 7 An everlasting covenant made he with him, and gave him the priesthood among the people, and made him blessed through his comely ornament, & clothed him with the garment of honour. 8 He put perfit joy upon him, and girded him with ornaments of strength, as with breeches, and a tunicle, and an ephod. 9 He compassed him about with bells of gold, and with many bells round about, * that when he went in, the sound might be Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, herded, and might make a 〈◊〉 in the Sanctuary, for a remembrance to the children of Israel his people, 10 And with an holy garment, with gold also, and blue silk, and purple, & divers kinds of works, and with a breastlap of judgement, & with the () 〈◊〉 and signs of truth, 11 And with work of scarlet cunningly 〈◊〉. wrought, and with precious stones graven like seals, and set in gold by gold smiths work for a memorial with a writing graven after the number of the tribes of Israel. 12 And with a crown of gold upon the mitre, hearing the form and mark of holiness, an ornament of honour, a noble work garnished, and pleasant to look upon. 13 Before him were there no such fair ornaments: there might no stranger put them on, but only his children, and his children's children perpetually. 14 Their sacrifices were wholly consumed every day twice continually. 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉. 15 * Moses filled his hands, and anointed him with holy oil: this was appointed unto him by an everlasting covenant, and to his seed, so long as the heavens should remain, that he should minister before him, and also to execute the office of the priesthood and bless his people in his name. 16 Before all men living the Lord chose him that he should present offerings before him and a sweet savour for a remembrance to make reconciliation for his people. 17 * He gave him also his commandments & Deut. 17. 10, & 〈◊〉 authority according to the Laws appointed, that he should teach jacob the testimonies, and give light unto Israel by his Law: Nom, 16. 〈◊〉 18 * Strangers stood up against him, and envied him in the wilderness, even the men 〈◊〉 took 〈◊〉 and Abirams part, and the company of Core in fury and rage. 19 This the Lord sake, and it displeased him, and in his wrathful indignation were they consumed he did wonders upon them, and consumed them with the syrie flame. Nom. 17. 〈◊〉. 20 * But he made Aaron more honourable, and gave him an heritage, and parted the first fruits of the first 〈◊〉 unto him unto him specially he appointed bread in abundance. 21 For the (Priests) did eat of sacrifices of the Lord, which he gave unto him and to his seed. Deut. 12. 10 & 18. 〈◊〉 22 * Else had he none heritage in the land of his people, neither had he any portion among the people: for (the Lord) is the portion of his inheritance. 23 The third in glory is () Phinees. * Phinees the son Nom. 25. 13. of Eleazar, because he had zeal in the fear 1. mac. 2. 〈◊〉. of the Lord, and stood up with good courage of heart, when the people were turned back, and made reconciliation for 〈◊〉. 24 Therefore was there a covenant of peace made with him, that he should be the chief of the Sanctuary and of his people, and that he and his posterity should have the dignity of the priesthood for ever. 25 And according to the covenant made with David that the inheritance of the king do me should remain to his son of the tribe of juda: so the heritage of Aaron should be to the only son of his son, and to his seed. God give us wisdom in our heart to judge his people in righteousness, that the good things that they have be not abolished, and that their glory may endure for their posterity. CHAP. XLVI. The praise of joshua, Caleb, and Samuel. 1 Jesus () joshua. * the son of Nave was valiant in the wars, & was the successor of Moy 〈◊〉. 27. 18. says in prophecies, who according unto his Deut. 34. 9 name, was a great saviour of the elect of 〈◊〉. i 2. & 12. 7. God, to take vengeance of the enemies that rose up against them, and to set Israel in their in heritance. 2 * What glory gate he, when he lift up his 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉. hand, and drew out his sword against the cities? 3 Who was there before him, like to him? for he fought the battles of the Lord 4 * Stood not the sun still by his means, 〈◊〉. 10, 〈◊〉. and one day was as long astwo? 5 He called unto the most high Governor when the enemies pressed upon him on every side, & the mighty Lord herded him with the hail stones, and with 〈◊〉 power. 6 He rushed in upon the nations in battle, and in the * going down (of Bethoron) he destroyed 〈◊〉. 10, 〈◊〉. the adversaries, that they might know his weapons, and that he fought “ Or, 〈◊〉 the Lord favoured his battle. in the sight of the Lord: for he “ Or, pursued the mighty men. followed the Almighty. 7 * In the time of Moses also he did a good Nom. 14. 6. work: he and () Caleb. Caleb the son of jephu 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. 5. ne stood against the enemy, and with held the people from sin, and appeased the wicked murmuring. 8 * And of six hundredth thousand people of Nom. 26. 65. foot, they two were preserved to bring them deu. 1, 35. into the heritage, even into the land that floweth with milk and honey. 〈◊〉. 14. 11. 9 * The Lord gave strength also unto Caleb, which remained with him unto his old age, so that he went up into the high places of the land and his seed obtained it for an heritage. 10 That all the children of Israel might see, that it is good to follow the Lord 11 Concerning the () 〈◊〉. judges, every one by name, whose heart went not a whoring, nor departed from the Lord, their memory be blessed. 12 Let * their bones flourish out of their place, Chap. 49. 12. and their name by succession remain to them that are most famous of their children. 13 ¶ () Samuel. Samuel the Prophet of the Lord, beloved of his Lord, * ordained Kings, and anointed the princes over his people. 1. Sam. 10 1. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 14 By the Law of the Lord he judged the congregation, and the Lord hast respect unto jacob. 15 This Prophet was approved for his faith fullness, and he was known faithful in his words and visions. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. 16 * He called upon the Lord almighty, when his enemies pressed upon him on every side, when he offered the sucking lamb. 17 And the Lord thondred from heaven, & made his voice to be herded with a great noise. 18 So he discomfited the princes of the Tyrians, and all the rulers of the Philistines. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 12. 3. 19 * And before his long 〈◊〉 he made protestation in the sight of the Lord, and his anointed, that he took no substance of any man, not, not so much as a shoe, and no man cold accuse him. 20 * After his sleep also he told of the King's 〈◊〉. Sam. 28. 〈◊〉 death, and from the earth lift he up his voy ce, and prophesied that the wickedness of the people should perish. CHAP. XLVII. The praise of Nathan, David and Solomon. 1 AFter him rose up () Nathan. * Nathan to prophecy in the time of David. 2. Sam. 12. 1. 2 For as the fat is taken away from the peace offering, so was () David. David choose out of the children of Israel. 1. Sam. 17 〈◊〉. 3 * He played with the lions, as with kids, and with bears, as with lambs. 4 * Slew he not a gyante when he was yet 1. Sam. 17. 49, but young, and took away the rebuke from the people: when he lift up his hand with the stone in the sling, to beaten down the pride of Goliath? 5 For he called upon the most high Lord, which gave him strength in his right hand to slay that mighty warrior, & that he might set up the horn of his people again. 6 * So “ Or the 〈◊〉. he gave him the praise of ten thousand 1. Sam. 18. 7. and honoured him with “ Or, with 〈◊〉 sings 〈◊〉 the Lord, great praises and gave him a crown of glory. 2. Sam 5. 7: 7 * For he destroyed the enemies on every side, and rooted out the Philistines his adversaries, and broke their horn in sunder unto this day. 8 In all his works he praised the Holy one and the most High with honourable words, & with his whole heart he sung songs and loved him that made him. 1. Chr. 16. 〈◊〉. 9 * He set singers also before the altar, and according to their tune he made sweet songs, that they might praise (God) daily with songs. 10 He ordained to keep the feast days comely, and appointed the times perfitly, that they might praise the holy Name of God, and make the Temple to sound in the morning. 2. Sam. 12 〈◊〉. 11 * The Lord took away his sins, and exalted his horn for ever: he gave him the covenant of the kingdom, and the throne of glory in Israel. 12 After him rose up a wise son, who by him dwelled in a large possession. 13 () Solomon. * Solomon reigned in a peaceable time and was glorious: for God made all quiet 1. King. 4. 〈◊〉, round about, that he might build an house in his Name, and prepare the Sanctuary for ever. 14 * How wise wast thou in thy youth, & wast 1. King. 4. 29. filled with understanding, as with a flood. 15 Thy mind covered the whole earth, and hath filled it with grave and dark senten ces. 16 Thy Name went abroad in the yles, and for thy peace thou wast beloved. 17 * The countreie marveled at thee for thy 1. 〈◊〉 1. 〈◊〉. songs, and proverbs, and similitudes, and in terpretations. 18 By the Name of the Lord God, which is called the God of Israel, thou hast * gathered 1. King. 10, 27. gold as tin, and hast had as much silver as lead. 1. King, 11. 1. 19 * Thou diddest bow thy loins to women and wast overcome by thy body. 20 Thou diddest stain thy honour, and hast defiled thy posterity, & hast brought wrath upon thy children, and hast felt sorrow for thy folly. 1. King. 12. 17. 21 * So the kingdom was divided, and Ephraim begun to be a rebellious kingdom 22 * Nevertheless the Lord left not of his mercie 1. King. 7. 15. , neither was he destroyed for his works neither did he abolish the posterity of his elect, nor took a way the seed of him that loved him, but he left a remnant unto jacob and a root of him unto David. 23 Thus rested Solomon with his fathers, and of his seed he left behind him () 〈◊〉. Roboam, even “ Or, a most 〈◊〉 fool. the foolishness of the people, & one that had no understanding, * who turned away 〈◊〉 King. 12 10. the people thorough his counsel, & () 〈◊〉. je roboam the son of Nabat, * which caused 1. King. 2, 28. Israel to sin, & showed Ephraim the way of sin. 24 So that their sins were so much increased, that they were driven out of the land. 25 For they sought out all wickedness, till the vengeance came upon them. CHAP. XLVIII. The praise of Elias, Eliscus, Ezekias and 〈◊〉. 1 THen stood up () Elias. * Elias the Prophet as a fire, and his word burned like a lamp. 2. King. 17. 〈◊〉 2 He brought a famine upon them, and by his zeal he diminished them: [for they might not away with the commandments of the Lord] 3 By the word of the Lord he shut the heaven, * and three times brought he the fire 〈◊〉 King. 18 〈◊〉 8. and. 2. king. 1. 10. from heaven. 4 O Elias, how honourable art thou by thy wondrous deeds: who may make his boast to be like thee: 5 * Which hast raised up the dead from death, 1 King. 17. 22. and by the word of the most High out of the grave. 6 Which hast brought Kings unto destruction and the honourable from their seat: 7 Which heardest the rebuke of the Lord in 〈◊〉. King. 19 15. Sina, * and in Horeb the judgement of the vengeance: 1. King. 19 17. 8 * Which diddest anoint Kings that they might () The wickedness 〈◊〉 Achab and jezabel recompense, and Prophets to be thy successors: 9 * Which wast taken up in a whirl wind 2. King. 2. 11. offyre, and in a chariot of fiery horses: Mala. 4. 5. 10 Which wast appointed * to reprove in due season, & to pacific the wrath of the Lords judgement before it kindled, & to turn the hearts of the fathers unto the children, and to set up the tribes of jacob. 11 Blessed were they that saw thee, & slept in love: for a That is, they that aresuche. we shallive. 2. King. 2. 11. 12 * When Elias was covered with the storm () Eliseus. Eliseus was filled with his spirit: while he lived, he was not moved for any prince, neither cold any bring him into subjection. 13 Nothing cold overcome him, * and after 2 King. 13. 21 〈◊〉 his death his body prophesied. 14 He did wonders in his life, and in death were his works marvelous. 15 For all this the people repented not, neither departed they from their sins: * till 2. King. 18. 12. they were carried away prisoners out of their land, and were scattered through all the earth, so that there remained but a very few people with the prince unto the house of David. 16 Howbeit some of them did right, and some heaped up sins. 17 () Ezekias. * Ezekias made his city strong, and conveyed water into the mids thereof he 2. King. 18. 2. digged thorough the rock with iron, and made fountains for waters. 18 * In his time came Sennacherib up, and 2 King. 18. 13. sent Rabsaces, and list up his hand against Zion, and boasted proudly. 19 Then trembled their hearts and hands, so that they sorrowed like a woman in travel. 20 But they called upon the Lord, which is merciful, and lift up their hands unto him, and immediately the holy one herded them out of heaven. 21 [He thought no more upon their sins, nor gave them over to their enemies,] but delivered them by the hand of isaiah. 22 * He smote the host of the Assyrians, and 2. King. 19, 3 〈◊〉 his Angel destroyed them. isa 32. 36. tob 5, 21. 23 For Ezekias had done the thing that plea 1. mac. 7. 41. said the Lord, and remained steadfastly in the 2 mac 8. 19 ways of David his father, as () isaiah the 1. Isaias. great Prophet, and faithful in his vision had commanded him. 24 * In his time the son went backward, 2 King. 〈◊〉. 10. and he lengthened the King's life. isa. 38. 8. 25 He saw by an excellent Spirit what should come to pass at the last, and he comforted them that were sorrowful in Zion. 26 He showed what should come to pass for ever, and secret things, or ever they came to pass. CHAP. XLIX. Of josias, Hezekiah, David, jeremis, Ezechiel, 〈◊〉 jesus, 〈◊〉, Enoch, joseph, Sem & Seth. 1 THe remembrance of () josias. * josias is like the composition of the perfume that is ma 2. King. 22, 〈◊〉 & 22. 2. de by the art of the apothe carry it is sweet 2. Chro. 34, 〈◊〉 as honey in all mouths, and as music at a banquet of wine. 2 He behaved himself uprightly in the reformation of the people, and took a way all abominations of iniquity. 3 He * directed his heart unto the Lord, and 2. King. 23 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the time of the ungodly he established religion. 4 All, except David and Ezekias, and josias, committed wickedness: for even the Kings of juda forsook the Law of the most High and failed. 5 Therefore he gave their “ Or, power 〈◊〉 horn unto other, and their honour to a strange nation. 6 He burned the elect city of the Sanctuary, 2. King. 25. 9 * and destroyed the streets thereof according to the “ Or, hand. prophecy of () jeremias. jeremias. 7 For they * entreated him evil, which jerem. 38 6. jerem. 1. 5. nevertheless was a Prophet, * sanctified from his mother's womb, that he might root out, and a fflict, and destroy, and that he might also build up, and plant. 8 () Ezechiel. * Ezechiel saw the glorious vision which 〈◊〉. 1. 2. was showed him upon the chariot of the Cherubims. 9 * For he made mention of the enemines Ezech, 13. &, 38. vnder (the figure) of the rain, & directed them that went right. 10 * ¶ And let the bones of the twelve Prophets Chap. 46 14, flourish out of their place, and let their memory be blessed, for they comforted jacob, and delivered them by assured hope. 11 ¶ * How shall we praise () zorobabel, Zorobabel, which Hag. 2. 24. was as a ring on the right hand! 〈◊〉. 3. 2. 12 So was () jesus, * jesus also the son of josedec Zechar. 3. 1. these men in their time builded the house, 〈◊〉. 13. 2. and set up the Sanctuary of the Lord agai 〈◊〉. 1. 12. &. 2 3. ne which was prepared for an everlasting worship. Nehe. 7. 1. 13 ¶ * And among the elect was () Neemias. Neemias whose renown is great: which set up for us the walls that were fallen, and set up the gates and the bars, and laid the foundations of our houses. 14 ¶ But up on the earth was no man created like () Enoch. * Enoch: for he was taken up from the earth, Gene. 5. 24. 15 neither was there a like man unto () joseph. * joseph Ebr. 11. 5. the governor of his brethren & the Chap. 44. 16. up holder of his people, whose bones were Gene. 41, 44. & 42. 6. & 45 8. kept. 16 () Sem. * Sem and () Seth. Seth were in great honour Gen. 5. 3. among men: and so was () Adam. Adam above every living thing in the creation. CHAP. L. Of Simon the son of Onias. 22 An exhortation to praise the Lord 27 The author of this book. 1 () Simeon. SImon * the son of Onias the high Priest 〈◊〉 Mac. 3. 4. which in his life set up the house again and in his days established the “ Or people. Temple. 2 Under him was the foundation of the double height laid, & the high walls that compasseth the Temple. 3 In his days the places, to receive water that were decayed, (were restored) and the brass was about in measure as the a Which Solomon made. 1. King. 7. 23. sea. 4 He 〈◊〉 care for his people, that they should not fall, & fortified the citié against the siege. 5 How honourable was his conversation among the people, and when he came out of the house covered with the vail! 6 He was as the morning star in the mids of a cloud, and as the moon when it is full 7 And as the sun shining upon the Temple of the most High, & as the rainbow that is bright in the fair clouds. 8 And as the flower of the roses in the spring of the year, and as lilies by the springs of waters, and as the branches of the frankencense tree in the time of summer. 9 As a fire and incense in the censer, and as 〈◊〉 a vessel of massy gold, set with all manner of precious stones. 10 And as a fair olive tre that is fruitful, and as a cypressetre, which groweth up to the clouds. 11 When ' he put on the garment of honour and was clothed with all beauty, he went up to the holy altar, and made the garment of holiness honourable. 12 When he took the portions out of the Priests hands, he himself stood by the hearth of the altar, compassed with his brethren round about, as the branches do the cedre tre in Libanus, and they compassed him as the branches of the palm trees. 13 So were all the sons of Aaron in their glory, & the oblations of the Lord in their hands before all the congregation of Israel. 14 And that he might accomplish his ministery upon the altar, and garnish the offering of the most High, and almighty. 15 He stretched out his hand to the drink offering, & powered of the blood of the grape, and he powered at the foot of the altar a perfume of good savour unto the most high King of all. 16 Then shouted the sons of Aaron, and blowed with brazen trumpets, and made a great noise to be herded, for a remembrance before the most High. 17 Then all the people together hasted, and fallen down to the earth upon their faces to worship their Lord God almighty, and most high. 18 The singers also sang with their voices, so that the sound was great, and the melody sweet. 19 And the people prayed unto the Lord most high with prayer before him that is merciful, till the honour of the Lord were performed, and they had accomplished his service. 20 Then went he down, and stretched out his hands over the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they should give praise with their lips unto the Lord, and rejoice in his Name. 21 He begun again to worship, that the might receive the blessing of the most High. 22 Now therefore give praise all you unto God that worketh great things every where, which hath increased our days from the womb, and dealt with us according to his mercy. 23 That he would give us joyfulness of heart, & peace in our days in Israel, as in old time 24 That he would confirm his mercy with us, and deliver us at his time. 25 ¶ There be two manner of people that mine heart ab horreth, and the third is no people 26 They that sit upon the mountain of Samaria, the Philistines, and the foolish people that devil in “ Or, 〈◊〉. Sicinus. 27 ¶ jesus the son of Sirach (the son) of Eleazarus, of Jerusalem, hath written the doctrine of under standing and knowledge in this book, & 〈◊〉 powered out the wisdom of his heart. 28 Blessed is he that exerciseth himself therein: & he that layeth up these in his heart shallbe wise. 29 For if he do these things, he shallbe strong in all things: for he setteth his steps in the light of the Lord, which giveth wisdom to the godly. The Lord be praised for ever more: so be it, so be it. CHAP. LI. A prayer of jesus the son of 〈◊〉. 1 I Will confess thee, o Lord and King, and praise thee, o God, my Saviour: I give thanks unto thy Name. 2 For thou art my defender and helper, and hast preserved my body from destruction and from the snare of the sclanderouston gue, and from the lips that are occupied with lies: thou hast helped me against mine adversaries. 3 And hast delivered me according to the multitude of thy mercy, and for thy Names sake, from the roaring of them that were ready to devour me, and out of the hands of such as sought after my life, and from the manifold affliction, which I had. 4 And from the fire that choked me round about, and from the mids of the fyrethat I burned not. 5 And from the bottom of the bely of hell, from an unclean tongue, from lying words, from false accusation to the King, & from the slander of an un righteous tongue. 6 [My soul shall praise the lord unto death] for my soul drew near unto death: my life was near to the hell beneath. 7 They compassed me on every side, & there was no man to help me: I looked for the succour of men, but there was none. 8 Then thought I upon thy mercy, o Lord, & upon thy acts of old, how thou deliverest rest such as wait for thee, and savest them out of the hands of the “ Or, nations. enemies. 9 Then lift I up my prayer from the earth, and prayed for deliverance from death. 10 I called upon the Lord the father of my Lord, that he would not leavemein the day of my trouble, and in the time of the proud without help. 11 I will praise thy Name continually, and will sing praise with thanks giving: and my prayer was herded. 12 Thou savedst me from destruction, and deliveredst me from the evil time: therefore will I give thanks and praise thee: & bless the Name of the Lord 13 When I was yet young, or ever I went abroad I desired wisdom openly in my prayer. 14 I prayed for her before the Temple, and sought after her unto far countries, and she was as a grape that waxeth ripe out of the flower. 15 Mine heart rejoiced in her: my foot walked in the right way, and from my youth up sought I after her. 16 I bowed some what down mine ear, and received her, and gate me much wisdom 17 And I profited by her: therefore will I ascribe the glory unto him, that giveth me wis doom. 18 For I am advised to do thereafter: I will be jealous of that that is good: so shall I not be confounded. 19 My soul hath wresteled with her, and I have examined my works: I lifted up mine hands on high, and considered the ignorances thereof. 20 I directed my soul unto her an I found her in pureness: I have had mine heart joined with her from the beginning: therefore shall I not be forsaken. 21 My bowels are troubled in seeking her: therefore have I got a good possession. 22 The Lord hath given me a tongue for my reward, where with I will praise him. 23 Draw near unto, you un learned, & d well in the house of learning. 24 Wherefore are you slow, and what say you of these things, seeing your souls are very thirsty: 25 I opened my mouth, & said * Buy her for you 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 without money. 26 Bow down your neck under the yoke, and your soul shall receive instruction: she is ready that you may find her. 〈◊〉. 6. 20. 27 Be hold with your eyes, * how that I have had but little labour, and have got unto me much rest. 28 Get learning with a great some of money: for by her you shall possess much gold. 29 Let your soul rejoice in the mercy (of the Lord) and be not ashamed of his praise. 30 Do your duty be times, and he will give you a reward at his time. BARUCH. CHAP. I 1 Baruch written a book during the captivity of Babylon, which he read before jeconiàh and all the people 10 The jews sent the book with money unto Jerusalem to their other brethren, to the intent that they should pray for them. 1 ANd these are the words of the book, which Baruch the son of Nerias, the son ne of Maasias, the son of 〈◊〉, the son of “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. asadia's, the son of Helcias written in at Babylon. 2 In the fifty ere, and in the seventh (day) of the month, what time as the Chaldeans took Jerusalem; and burned it with fire. 3 And Baruch did read the words of this book, that jechonias the son of joacim King of juda might hear, and all the people that were come to hear the book, 4 And in the audience of the governor, & of the King's sons, & before the Elders, & before the whole people, from the lowest unto the highest, before all them that dwelled at Babylon by the river “ Or, 〈◊〉. Sud. 5 Which (when they herded it,) went, fasted and made prayers before the Lord 6 They made a collection also of money, according to every man's power, 7 And sent it to jerusalem unto joacim the son of 〈◊〉 the son of Salome Priest, and unto the other Priests, & to all the people, which were with him at jerusalem. 8 When he had received the vessels of the Temple of the Lord, that were taken away out of the Temple, to bring them again into the land of juda, the tenth day of (the month) Sivan, (to wit,) silver vessels, which Sedecias the son of josias King of 〈◊〉 Or, 〈◊〉, juda had made, 9 After that Nabuchodono sore King of Babylon had led away jechonias from Jerusalem, and his princes, and his nobles, prisoners, and the people, and carried them to Babylon. 10 And they said, Behold, we have sent you money, where with you shall buy burned offerings for sin, and incense, and prepare a “ Or, manna for miahah which was the 〈◊〉 and morning sacrifice. meat offering, & offer upon the altar of the Lord our God. 11 And pray for the life of Nabuchodonosor King of Babylon, and for the life of Balthasar his son, that their days may be upon earth, as the days of heaven. 12 And that God would give us strength and lighten our eyes, that we may live under the shadow of Nabuchodonosor King of Babylon, and under the shadow of Balthasar his son, that we may long do them service, and find favour in their sight. 13 Pray for us also unto the Lord our God [for we have sinned against the Lord our God, & unto this day the fury of the Lord and his wrath is not turn from us] 14 And read this book [which we have sent to you to be rehearsed in the Temple of the Lord] upon the feast days, and at time convenient. 15 Thus shall you say, * To the Lord our God Chap. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. (belongeth) right 〈◊〉, but unto us the confusion of our faces, as it is come to pass this day unto them of juda, and to the in ha' bitants of Jerusalem. 16 And to our Kings, and to our princes, and to our Priests, and to our Prophets, and to our fathers. 17 Because we have * sinned before the Lord Dan 9 〈◊〉. our God. 18 And have not obeyed him, neither harkened unto the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in the commandments that he gave us openly. 19 From the day that the Lord brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, we have been disobedient unto the Lord our God, and we have been negligent to hear his voice. 20 * Wherefore these plagues are come upon Deu. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. us, & the curse which the Lord appointed by Moses his servant as the time that he brought our fathers out of the land of Egypt, to give us a land that floweth with milk and honey, as (appeareth) this day. 21 Nevertheless, we have not harkened unto the voice of the Lord our God, according to all the words of the Prophets, whom he sent unto us. 22 But every one of us followed the wicked imagination of his own heart, to serve strange gods, and to do evil in the sight of the Lord our God. CHAP. II 1 The jews confess that they suffer justly for their sins. The true confession of the Christians 〈◊〉 The jews desire to have the wrath of God turned from them. 32 He promises that he will call again the people from captivity, and give them a new and 〈◊〉 testament. 1 THerefore the Lord our God hath performed his word, which he pronounced against us, and against our judges that governed Israel, and against our Kings, & against our princes, and against the men of Israel and luda, 2 To bring upon us great plagues, such as never came to pass under the whole heaven as they that were done in jerusalem, * according Deu. 28. 〈◊〉, to things, that were written in the law of Moses, 3 That some among us should eat the flesh of his own son, & some the flesh of his own daughter. 4 Moreover, he hath delivered them to be in subjection to all the kingdoms, that are round about us, to be as a reproach & desolation among all the people round about where the Lord hath scattered them. 5 Thus they are brought beneath and not above, because we have sinned against the Lord our God, and have not herded his voice. 6 * To the Lord our God (appertaineth) righeousnesst Chap. 1. 15. , but unto us & to our father's open shame, as (appeareth) this day. 7 (For) all these plagues are come upon us, which the Lord hath pronounced against us. 8 Yet have we not prayed before the Lord, that we might turn every one from the imaginations of his own wicked heart. 9 So the Lord hath watched over the plagues, and the Lord hath brought them upon us: for the Lord is righteous in all his works, which he hath commanded us. 10 Yet we have not earkened unto his voice, to walk in the commandments of the Lord that he hath given unto us. 11 * And now, o Lord God of Israel, that hast Dan. 9 15. brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and an high arm, and with signs, and with wonders, and with great power, and hast got thyself a Name, as (appeareth) this day. 12 O Lord our God, we have sinned we have done wickedly: we have offended in all thy ordinances. 13 Let thy wrath turn from us 〈◊〉 for we are but a few left among the heathen, where thou hast scattered us. 14 Hear our prayers, o Lord, & our petitions, and deliver us for thy own sake, and give us favour in the sight of them, which have led us away. 15 That all the earth may know that thou art the Lord our God, and that thy Name is called upon Israel and upon their posterity. 16 Therefore look down from thy holy Temple, and think upon us incline thy ear, o Lord, and hear us. 17 * Open thy eyes, and behold: for the 〈◊〉 26. 15. 〈◊〉 that are in the graves, and whose 〈◊〉 sou Isa. 〈◊〉. 5. les are out of their bodies, 〈◊〉 give unto the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Lord, neither “ Or, glory, nor praise of righteousness. praise, nor righteousness. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 7. Isa 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 18 But the soul that is vexed for the greatness (of sin,) 〈◊〉 he that goeth crookedly, and weak, and the eyes that fail, and the hungry soul will give thee praise and right teousnes, o Lord. 19 For we do not require me 〈◊〉 in thy sight o Lord our God, for the righteousness of our fathers, or of our Kings, 20 Butt because thou hast sent out thy wrath and indignation upon us, as thou hast spoken by “ Or, by the hand 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 27. 7 thy servants the Prophets saying 21 * Thus says the Lord, Bow down your shoulders, and serve the King of Babylon so shall you remain in the land, that I gave unto your fathers. 22 But if you will not hear the voice of the Lord, to serve the King of Babylon, 23 I will 'cause to cease in the cities of juda, and in Jerusalem, I will 'cause to cease the voice of mirth, and the voice of joy, and the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, and the land shallbe desolate of inhabitants. 24 But we would not harken unto thy voice to serve the King of Babylon: therefore hast thou performed the words that thou spakest by thy servants the Prophets: (namely,) that the bones of our Kings, and the bones of our fathers should be carried out of their places. 25 And lo, they are cast out to the heat of the day, and to the cold of the night, and are dead in great misery with famine, & with the sword, and in banishment. 26 And the Temple wherein thy Name was called upon, thou hast brought to the state, as (appeareth) this day, for the wickedness of the house of Israel, and the house of juda 27 O Lord our God, thou hast entreated us according to equity, and according to all thy great mercy. 28 As thou spakest by thy servant Moses, in the day when thou diddest command him to writ thy Law before the children of Israel, saying, 29 * If you will not obey my voice, then shall Leu 26. 14, this great swarm and multitude be turned 〈◊〉. 18. 15. into a very few among the nations where I will scaterthem. 30 For I know that they will not bear me for it is a stiff-necked people: but in the land of their captivity they shall remember themselves, 31 And know that I am the Lord their God: then will I give them an heart (to understand) and ears. 32 And they shall hear, and praise me in the land of their captivity, 〈◊〉 think upon my Name. 33 Then shall they turn them from their hard backs, and from their evil works: for they shall remember the way of their fathers which sinned before the Lord 34 And I will bring them again into the land which I promised with an oath unto their fathers, Abraham, Isaac and jacob, & they shall be lords of it and I will increase them, and they shall not be diminished. 35 And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will be their God, & they shall be my people: and I will no more drive my people of Israel out of the land that I have given them. CHAP. III 1 The people continueth in their prayer begun for their deliverance. 9 〈◊〉 praiseth wisdom unto the people 〈◊〉 that so great adversities came unto them for the despising thereof. 36 Only God was the 〈◊〉 of wisdom. 37 Of the incarnation of Christ. 1 OLord almighty, o God of Israel, the soul that is in trouble, and the spirit that is vexed, crieth unto thee. 2 Hear, oh Lord, and have mercy: for thou art merciful, and have pity upon us, because we have sinned before thee. 3 For thou endurest for ever, and we utterly perish. 4 O Lord almighty, the God of Israel, hear now the prayer of the dead Israelites, and of their children, which have sinned before thee, and not harkened unto the voice of thee their God, wherefore these plagues hung upon us. 5 Remember not the wickedness of our fathers, but think upon thy power, and thy Name at this time. 6 For thou art the Lord our God, and thee, o Lord, will we praise. 7 And for this cause hast thou put thy fear in our hearts, that we should call uponthy Name, and praise thee in our captivity: for we have considered in our minds all the wickedness of our fathers, that sinned before thee. 8 Behold, we are yet this day in our captivity, where thou hast scattered us, to be a reproach, and a curse, and subject to payments according to all the iniquities of our fathers which are departed from the LORD their God. 9 O Israel, hear the commandments of life: hearken unto them, that thou mayest learn wisdom. 10 What is the cause, o Israel, that thou art in thy enemy's land, and art waxen old in a strange country? 11 And art defiled with the dead? and art counted with them, that go down to the graves? 12 Thou hast forsaken the fountain of wisdom. 13 (For) if thou haddest walked in the way of GOD, thou shouldest have remained safe for ever. 14 Learn where is wisdom, where is strength where is understanding, that thou mayst know also from whence cometh long continuance, and life, and where the light of the eyes, and peace is. 15 Who hath found out her place? or who ha' the come into her treasures? 16 Where are the princes of the heathen, and such as ruled the beasts upon the earth? 17 They that had their pastime with the souls of the heaven, that hoardward up silver, and gold, wherein men trust, and made none end of their gathering? 18 For they that coined silver, and were so care full of their work, and whose invention had none end, 19 Are come to nought, and go down to hell and other men are come up in their steads. 20 When they were young, they saw the light & dwelled upon the earth: but they understood not the way of knowledge. 21 neither perceived the paths thereof, neither have their children received it: but they were far of from that way. 22 It hath not been herded of in the land of Chanaan, neither hath it been seen in Theman, 23 north Agarines that sought after wisdom upon the earth, nor the marchans' of Nerran and of Theman, nor the expounders of fables nor the searchers out of wisdom have know en the way of wisdom, neither do they think upon the paths thereof. 24 O Israel, how great is the House of God! and how large is the place of his possession! 25 It is great, and hath none end: it is high, and unmeasurable. 26 There were the giants, famous from the beginning, that were of so great stature, and so expert in war. 27 Those did not the Lord chose, neither gave he the way of knowledge unto them. 28 But they were destroyed, because they had no wisdom, and perish through their own foolishness. 29 Woe hath go up into heaven, to take her, and brought her down from the clouds? 30 Who hath go overthe sea, to find her, and hath brought her, rather than fine gold? 31 Not man knoweth her ways, neither considereth her paths. 32 But he that knoweth all things, knoweth her, and he hath found her out with his understanding: this same is he which hath pray pared the earth for evermore, and hath filled it with four footed beasts. 33 When he sendeth out the light, it goeth: & when he calleth it again, it obeyeth him with fear. 34 And the stars shine in their watch, and rejoice. When he calleth them, they say, Here we be: and so with cheerfulness they show light unto him that made them. 35 This is our God, and there shall none other be compared unto him. 36 He hath found out all the way of knowledge, and hath given it unto jacob his servant, and to Israel his beloved. 37 afterward he was seen upon earth, and dwelled among men. CHAP. four The reward of them that keep the Law, and the punishment of that despise it. 12 A comforting of the people being in captivity. 19 A complaint of jerusalem & under the figure thereof the Church. 25 A 〈◊〉 and comforting of the same. 1 THis is the book of the commandments of God, and the Law that 〈◊〉 for ever all they that keep it, shall come to life: but such as forsake it, shall dye. 2 Turn thee, o jacob, and take hold of it: walk by this brightness before the light thereof. 3 Give not thy honour to another, nor the things that are profitable unto thee, to a strange nation. 4 O Israel, were blessed: for the things that are acceptable unto God, are declared unto us. 5 Be of good comfort, o my people, which art the memorial of Israel. 6 You are sold to the nations, not for your destruction: but because you provoked God to wrath, you were delivered unto the enemies. 7 For you have displeased him that made you, offering unto devils and not to God. 8 You have forgotten him that created you, even the everlasting God, and you have grieved jerusalem, that nourished you. 9 When she saw the wrath coming up on you from God, she said, Hearken, you that devil about Zion: for God hath brought me into great heaviness. 10 I see the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting will bring upon them. 11 With joy did I nourish them, but I must leave them with weeping and mourning. 12 Let no man rejoice over me a widdo we, & forsakan of many, which for the sins of my children am desolate, because they departed from the Law of God. 13 They would not know his righteousness, nor walk in the ways of his commandments neither did they enter into the paths of disci pline, through his righteousness. 14 Come, you that devil about Zion, and call to remembrance the captivity of my, sons & daughters, which the Everlasting hath brought upon them. 15 For he hath brought upon them a nation from far, an impudent nation, and of a strange language, 16 Which neither reverence the aged, nor pity the young: these have carried away the dear beloved of the widows, leaving me alone and destitute of my daughters. 17 But what can I help you? 18 Surely he that hath brought these plagues upon you, can deliver you from the hands of your enemies. 19 Go your way, o children, go your way: for I am left desolate. 20 I have put of the clothing of peace, & put upon me the sack clot of prayer, and so long as I live, I will call upon the Everlasting. 21 Be of good comfort, o children: cry unto God, and he will deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies. 22 For I have hope of your salvation through the Everlasting, and joy is come upon me from the Holy one, because of the mercy, which shall quickly come unto you from everlasting Saviour. 23 For I sent you away with weeping, and mourning: but with joy and perpetual gladness will God bring you again unto me. 24 Like as now the neighbours of Zion see your captivity, so shall they also see shortly your salvation from God, which shall come unto you with great glory, & brightness from the Everlasting. 25 My children, suffer patiently the wrath that is come upon you from GOD: for thy enemy hath persecuted thee, but shortly thou shalt schiss destruction, and shalt tread upon his neck. 26 My darlings have go by rough ways, & were led away as a flock that is scattered by the enemies. 27 Be of good comfort, my children, and cry unto God: for he that led you away, hath you in remembrance. 28 And as it came into your mind to go astray from your God, so endeavour your selves 〈◊〉 ten times more, to turn again and to seek him. 29 For he that hath brought these plagues upon you, will bring you everlasting joy again, with your salvation. 30 Take a good heart, o jerusalem: for he which gave thee that name, will comfort thee. 31 They are miserable that afflict thee, & such as rejoice at thy fall. 32 The cities are miserable who me thy children serve: miserable is she that hath taken thy sons. 33 For as she rejoiced at thy decay, & was glad of thy fall, so shall she be forie for her own desolation. 34 For I will take away the rejoicing of her great multitude, and her joy shallbe turned into mourning. 35 For a fire shall come upon her from the Everlasting, long to endure, & she shallbe inhabited of devils for a great season. 36 O jerusalem, look toward the East, and behold the 〈◊〉 that cometh unto thee from thy God. 37 Lo, thy sons [whom thou hast let go] co me gathered together from the East unto the West, rejoicing in the word of the Holy one unto the honour of God. CHAP. V. 1 jerusalem is moved unto gladness for the return of her people, and under the figure thereof the Church. 1 Put of thy mourning clotheses, o jerusalem and thy affliction, and deck thee with the worship and honour, that cometh unto thee from God, for evermore. 2 Put on the garment of righteousness, that cometh from God, and set a crown upon thy head of the glory of the Everlasting. 3 For God will declarethy brightness to every country under the heaven. 4 And GOD will name thee by this name for ever. The Peace of righteousness, and the glory of the worship of God. 5 Arise, o jerusalem, & stand upon high, and look about thee toward the East, and behold thy children gathered from the East unto the West by the word of the Holy one, rejoicing in the remembrance of God. 6 For they departed from the on foot, and were led away of their enemies: but God will bring them again unto thee, exalted in glory, as children of the kingdom. 7 For God hath determined to bring down every high mountain, and the long enduring rocks, and to fill the valleys, to make the ground plain, that Israel may walk safely unto the honour of God. 8 The woods and all sweet smelling tres shall overshadow Israel at the commandment of God. 9 For God shall bring israel with joy in the light of his majesty, with the mercy and righteousness that cometh of him. CHAP. VI A copy of the Epistle, that jeremias sent unto them that were led away captives into Babylon by the King of the Babylonians, to certify them of the thing that was commanded him of God. 1 BEcause of the sins, that you have committed against God, you shallbe led away captives 〈◊〉 Babylon, by Nabuchodono sore, King of the Babylonians. 2 So when you be come into Babylon, you shalre main there many years, and a long season, even seven generations, and after that will I bring you away peaceably from thence. 3 Now 〈◊〉 you see in Babylon gods of silver, and of gold, and of wood, born upon men's shoulders, to 'cause the people to fear. 4 * Beware therefore that you in no wise be like Isa. 44. 10. the strangers, neither be you afraid of them, Psal. 115. 9 when you see the multitude before them and behind Wis. 13. 14. them worshipping them. 5 But say you in your hearts, O Lord, we must worship thee. 6 For mine Angel shallbe with you, and shall care for your souls. 7 As fortheir tongue, it is polished by the carpenter, and they themselves are gilted, and laid over with silver: yet are they but lies, and cannot break. 8 And as they take gold for a maid that loveth to be decked. 9 So make they crowns for the heads of their gods: some times also the Priests themselves convey away the gold, and silver from their gods, and besto we it upon themselves. 10 Yea, they give of the same unto harlots, that are in their houses again, they deck these gods of silver, and gods of gold, and of wood with garments like men. 11 Yet can not they be preserved from rust and worms. 12 Though they have covered them with clothing of purple, and wipe their faces because of the dust of the Temple, whereof there is much upon them. 13 One holdeth a sceptre, as though he were a certain judge of the country: yet can he not slay such as offend him. 14 Another hath a dagger or an axe in his right hand: yet is he not able to defend himself from battle, nor from thieves: so than it is evident, that they be no gods. 15 Therefore fear them not: for as a vessel that a man useth, is nothing worth when it is broken. 16 Such are their gods: when they be set up in their temples, their eyes be full of dust by rea son of the feet of those that come in. 17 And as the “ Or, courts. gates are shut in round about upon him that hath offended the King: or as one that should be led to be put to death, so the Priests keep their temples with doors, and with looks, and with bars, jest their (gods) should be spoiled by robbers. 18 They light up candles before them: yea, more then for themselves whereof they can not see one: for they are but as one of the posts of the temple. 19 They confess, that even their hearts are gnawn upon: but when the things, that creep out of the earth, eat them and their clotheses, they feel it not. 20 Their faces are black thorough the smoke that is in the temple. 21 The owls, swallows and birds fly upon their bodies, and upon their heads, yea, and the cats also. 22 By this you may be sure, that they are not gods: therefore fear them not. 23 Notwithstanding the gold, that is about them to make them beautiful, except one wipe of the rust, they can not shine: neither when they were melted, did they feel it. 24 The things wherein is no breath, are bought for a most high price. 25 * They are born upon men's shoulders, because they have no feet, whereby they declare Isa. 46. 7. unto men, that they be nothing worth: yea, and they that worship them, are ashamed. 26 For if they fall to the ground at any time, they can not rise up again of themselves, neither if one set them up right, can they 〈◊〉 of themselves, neither if they be bowed, can they make themselves straight: but they set gifts before them, as unto dead men. 27 As for the things that are offered unto them, their Priests cell them, and abuse them: likewise also the women lay up of the same but unto the poor and sick they give nothing. 28 The menstruous women, and they that are in childbed touch their sacrifices: by these things you may know that they are no gods: fear them not. 29 From whence cometh it then, that they are called gods? because the women bring gifts to the gods of silver, and gold, and wood. 30 And the Priests sit in their temple, having their clotheses rend, whose heads beards are shaven, and being bore headed. 31 They roar, and cry before their gods, as men do at the feast of one that is dead. 32 The Priests also take away of their garments, and cloth their wives and children. 33 Whether it be evil that one doth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a King nor put him down. 34 In like manner they can neither give riches, nor money: though a man make a vow unto them and keep it not, they will no require it. 35 They can save no man from death, neither deliver the weak from the mighty. 36 They can not restore a blind man to his sight, nor help any man at his need. 37 They can show no mercy to the widow, nor do good to the fatherless. 38 Their gods of wood, gold and silver, are as stones, that be hewn out of the mountain, and they that worship them, shallbe confounded. 39 How should a man then think or say that they are gods? 40 Moreover the Chaldeans themselves dishonour them: for when they see a dumb man, that can not speak, they present him to Bel. 41 And desire that he would make him to speak, as though he had any feeling: yet they that understand these things, can not leave them: for they also have no sense. 42 Furthermore the woman, girded with cords, sit in the streets, and burn “ Or, bran. straw. 43 And if one of them be drawn away, and lie with any such as come by, she easteth her neighbour in the teeth, because she was not so worthily reputed, nor her chord broken. 44 Whatsoever is done among them, is lies: how may it they be thought or said, that they are gods? 45 Carpenters and goldsmiths make them: neither be they any other thing, but even what the workman will make them. 46 Yea, they that make them, are of no long continuance: how should then the things that are made of them, be gods? 47 Therefore they leave lies, and shame for their posterity. 48 For when there cometh any war or plague upon them, the Priests imagine with themselves, where they may hide them selves with them. 49 How then can men not perceive, that they be no gods, which can neither defend themselves from war, nor from plagues? 50 For * seeing they be but of wood, and of silver, Psal. 〈◊〉. 3. and of gold, men shall know hereafter Wisd. 13. 10. that they are but lies, and it shallbe manifest to all nations and Kings, that they be no gods, but the works of men's hands, and that there is no work of God in them. 51 Where by it may be known, that they are no gods. 52 They can set up no King in the land, nor give rain unto men. 53 They can give no sentence of a matter, neither preserve from injury: they have no power, but are as crows between the heaven and the earth. 54 When there falls a fire upon the house of those gods of wood, and of silver, and of gold, the Priests will escape and save themselves, but they burn as the balks there in 55 They can not withstand any King or enemies: how can it then be thought or said that they be gods? 56 Moreover these gods of wood, of gold, and of silver can neither defend themselves from thieves nor robbers. 57 For they that are strongest, take away their gold and silver, and apparel, where with they be clothed: and when they have it, they get them away: yet can they not help themselves. 58 Therefore it is better to by a King, and so to show his power, or else a profitable vessel in an house, whereby he that oweth it, might have profit, than such false gods: or to be a door in an house, to keep such things safe as be therein, than such false gods: or a pillar of wood in a palace, them such false gods. 59 For the sun, and the moon, and the stars that shine, when they are sent down for necessary uses, obey. 60 Likewise also the lightning when it shines, it is evident: and the wind bloweth in every country. 61 And when God commands the clouds to go about the whole world, they do as they are bidden. 62 When the fire is sent down from above to destroy hills and woods, it doth that which is commanded: but these are not like any of these things, neither in form, nor power. 63 Wherefore men should not think, nor say that they be gods, seeing they can neither give sentence in judgement, nor do men good. 64 For so much now as you are sure, that they be no gods, fear them not. 65 For they can neither curse, nor bless Kings. 66 neither canthey show signs in the heaven among the heathen, neither shine as the moon. 67 The beasts are better than they: for they can get them under a covert, and do them sell ves good. 68 So you may be certified that by no manner of means, they are gods: therefore fear them not. 69 For as askarcrowe in a garden of cucumbers keepeth nothing, so are their gods of wood, and of silver, and of gold: 70 And like wise their gods of wood, and gold and silver are like to a white thorn in anorcharde, that every bird sittest upon, and as a dead body that is cast in the dark. 71 By the purple also and brightness, which fadeth upon them, you may understand that they be no gods: yea, they themselves shallbe consumed at the last, and they shallbe a shame to the country. 72 Better therefore is the just man, that hath none idols: for he shallbe far from reproof. THE SONG OF THE THREE holy children, which followeth in the third chapter of Daniel after this place, 〈◊〉 fallen down bond into the mids of the hot fiery furnace. CHAP. I 23 The prayer of Azarias. 46 The cruelty of the King. 48 The flame devoureth the Chaldeans. 49 The Angel of the Lord was in the furnace. 51 The three children praise the Lord and provoke all creatures to the same. 24 AND they walked in the mids of the flame, praising God, & magnified the Lord 25 Then Azarias stood up, & prayed on this manner, and opening his mouth in the mids of the fire, said, 26 Blessed be thou, o Lord God of our fathers: thy Name is worthy to be praised & honoured for evermore. 27 For thou art righteous in all the things, that thou hast done unto us, and all thy works are true, and thy ways are right, and all thy judgements certain. 28 In all the things that thou hast brought upon us, and upon jerusalem, the holy city of our fathers, thou hast executed true judgements for by right and equity hast thou brought all these things upon us, because of our sins. 29 For we have sinned and done wickedly, depart from thee: in all things have we trespased, 30 And not obeyed thy commandments, nor kept them, neither done as thou haddest commanded us, that we might prospero. 31 Wherefore in all that thou hast brought upon us, & in every thing that thou hast done to us, thou hast done them in true judgement: 32 As in delivering us into the hands of our wicked enemies, & most hateful traitors, and to an unrighteous King, and the most wicked in all the world. 33 And now we may not open our mouths: we are become a shame & reproof unto thy servants, and to them that worship thee. 34 Yet for thy Names sake, we beseech thee, give us not up for ever, neither break thy covenant, 35 neither take away thy mercy from us, for thy beloved Abraham's sake, and for thy servant Isaaks sake, and for thy holy Israel's sake, 36 To whom thou hast spoken and promised that thou wouldest multiply their seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand, that is upon the seashore. 37 For we, o Lord, are become less than any nation, and be kept under this day in all the world, because of our sins: 38 So that now we have neither prince, nor Prophet, nor governor, nor burned offering, nor sacrifice, nor oblation, nor incense, nor place to offer the first fruits before thee, that we might find mercy. 39 Nevertheless in a contrite heart, and an humble spirit, let us be received. 40 As in the burned offering of rams and bullocks, & as in ten thousand of fat lambs, so let our offering be in thy sight this day, that it may please thee: for there is no confusion unto them that put their trust in thee. 41 And now we follow thee with all our heart and fear thee, and seek thy face. 42 Put us not tò shame, but deal with us after thy loving kindness, and according to the multitude of thy mercies. 43 Deliver us also by thy miracles, & give thy Name the glory, o Lord. 44 That all they which do thy servants evil, may be confounded: even let them be confounded by thy great force and power, and let their strength be broken, 45 That they may know, that thou only art the Lord God, and glorious over the whole world. 46 ¶ Now the King's servants that had cast them in, ceased not to make the oven hot with a Which is a certain kind of fat & chalky clay, as 〈◊〉 writeth, 2. book Chap 105. naphtha, and with pitch, and with to we, and with fagotes, 47 So that the slame went out of the furnace forty and nine cubits. 48 And it broke forth, and burned those Chaldeans, that it found by the furnace. 49 But the Angel of the Lord went down into the furnace with them that were with Azarias, and smote the flame of the fire out of the furnace, 50 And made in the mids of the furnace like a moist hissing wind, so that the fire touched them not at all, neither grieved, nor troubled them. 51 Then these three [as out of one mouth] praised, and glorified, and blessed God in the furnace, saying, 52 Blessed be thou, o Lord God of our fathers, and praised, and exalted above all things for ever, & blessed be thy glorious and holy Name, and praised above all things, and magnisied for ever. 53 Blessed be thou in the Temple of thy holy glory, and praised above all things, and exalted, for ever. 54 Blessed be thou that be holdest the depths, and sittest upon the Cherubims, and praised above all things, and exalted for ever. 55 Blessed be thou in the glorious Throne of thy kingdom, and praised above all things, and exalted for ever. 56 Blessed be thou in the firmament of heaven & praised above all things, and glorified for ever. 57 All you works of the Lord bless you the Lord praise him, and exalt him above all things for 〈◊〉. 58 O * heavens, bless you the Lord: praise him, 〈◊〉. 148. 〈◊〉. and exalt him above all things for ever. 59 O Angels of the Lord, bless you the Lord praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 60 All you waters that be above the heaven, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 61 All you powers of the Lord, bless you the Lord praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 62 O sun and moon, bless you the Lord: prai se him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 63 O stars of heaven, bless you the Lord: prai se him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 64 Every shower, and dew, bless you the Lord praise him, & exalt him above all things for ever. 65 All you winds, bless you the Lord: praise him and exalt him above all things for ever. 66 O fire, and heat, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 67 O “ Or, cold. winter and summer, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 68 O dews and “ Or, 〈◊〉. storms of snow, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 69 O frost and cold, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever 70 O ice, and snow, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 71 O nights and days, bless you the Lord: prai se him: and exalt him above all things for ever. 72 O light and darkness, bless you the LORD: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 73 O lightnings and clouds, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 74 Let the earth bless the Lord: let it praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 75 O mountains, and hills, bless you the Lord praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 76 All things that grow on the earth, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 77 O fountains, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 78 O Sea, and floods, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 79 O whales, and all that move in the waters, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 80 All you fowls of heaven, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 81 All you beasts and cattle, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 82 O children of men, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 83 Let Israel bless the Lord, praise him and ex alte him above all things for ever. 84 O Priests of the Lord, bless you the LORD: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 85 O servants of the Lord, bless you the Lord: praise him, & exalt him above all things for ever. 86 O spirits and souls of the righteous, bless you the Lord: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever. 87 O Saints and humble of heart, bless you the Lord: praise him: and exalt him above all things for ever. 88 O Ananias, Azarias, and Misael, bless you the LORD: praise him, and exalt him above all things for ever: for he hath delivered us from the hell, and saved us from the hand of death and delivered us out of the mids of the furnace, and burning flame: even out of the mids of the fire hath he delivered us. 89 Confess unto the Lord, that he is gracious: for his mercy endureth for ever. 90 All you that worship the Lord, bless the God of gods: praise him, and acknowledge him: for his mercy (endureth) world with out end. THE HISTORY OF SVSANna, which some join to the end of Daniel, and make it the 13. chap. 8 The two governors are taken with the love of Susanna. 19 They take her alone in the garden. 20 They solicit her to wickedness. 23 She chooseth rather to obey God, though it be to the danger of her life 34 She is accused. 45 Daniel doth deliver her. 62 The 〈◊〉 are put to death. 1 THERE dwelled a man in Babylon called joacim, 2 And he took a wife, whose name was Susanna the daughter of Helcias, a verie fair woman, and one that feared God. 3 Her father & her mother also were godly people, & taught their daughter according to the Law of Mosés. 4 Now Ioacim was a great rich man, and had a fair garden joining unto his house, and to him resorted the jews, Because he was more honourable than all others. 5 The same year were appointed two of the ancients of the people to be judges, such as the Lord speaketh of, that the iniquity came from Babylon, and from the ancient judges, which seemed to rule the people. 6 These haunted joacims house, and all such as had any thing to do in the Law, came (thither) unto them. 7 Now when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went into her husband's garden to walk. 8 And the two Elders saw her that she went in daily and walked, so that their lust was inflamed toward her. 9 Therefore they turned away their a To wit, from God. mind & cast down their eyes, that they should not see heaven, nor remember just judgements. 10 And albeit they both were wounded with her love, yet dared not one show another his grief. 11 For they were ashamed to declare their lust that they desired to have to do with her. 12 Yet they watched diligently from day to day to see her. 13 And the one said to the other, Let vs go now home, for it is dinner time. 14 So they went their way, and departed, one from another: yet they returned again, and came into the same place, and after that they had asked one another the cause, they acknowledged their lust: them appointed they a time both together when they might find her alone. 15 Now when they had spied out a convenient time, that she went in, as her manner was, with two maids only, & thought to wash herself in the garden [for it was an hot season] 16 And there was no body there, save the two Elders that had hide themselves, and watched for her: 17 She said to her maids, Bring me oil and soap, and shut the garden doors, that I may wash me. 18 And they did as she bade them, and shut the garden doors, and went out themselves at a back door, to fet the thing that she had commanded them: but they saw not the Elders, because they were hide. 19 Now when the maids were go forth, the two Elders rose up and ran unto her, saying, 20 Behold, the garden doors are shut, that no man can see us, & we burn in love with thee: therefore consent unto us, and lie with us. 21 If thou will't not, we will bear witness against thee, that a young man was with thee, and therefore thou did est sand away the maids from thee. 22 Then Susanna sighed, and said, I am in trouble on every side: for if I do this thing, it is death unto me: and if I do it not, I can not 〈◊〉 poe your hands. 23 It is better for me to fall into your hands, and not do it, then to sin in the sight of the Lord 24 With that Susanna cried with a loud voice, and the two Elders cried out against her. 25 Then ran the one, and opened the garden door. 26 ¶ So when the servants of the house herded the cry in the garden, they rushed in at the back door, to see what was done unto her. 27 But when the Elders had declared their matter the servants were greatly ashamed: for there was never such a report made of Susanna. 28 On the morrow after, came the people to joacim her husband, and the two Elders came also, full of 〈◊〉 imagination against Susanna, to put her to death, 29 And said before the people, Sand for Susanna the daughter of Helcias joacims wife. And immediately they sent. 30 So she came with her father & mother, her children and all her kindred. 31 Now Susanna was very tender, and fair of face. 32 And these wicked men commanded to un co ver her (face) [for she was covered] that they might so be satisfied with her beauty. 33 Therefore they that were about her, and all they that knew her, wept. 34 Then the two Elders stood up in the mids of the people, and laid their hands upon her head. 35 Which wept and looked up to ward heaven for her heart trusted in the Lord 36 And the Elders said, As we walked in the alone, she came in with two maids, whom she sent away from her, and shut the garden doors. 37 Then a young man, which there was hide, came unto her, and lay with her. 38 Then we which stood in a corner of the, seeing this wickedness, ran unto them, and we saw them as they were together, 39 But we cold not hold him: for he was stronger than we, and opened the door, and leapt out. 40 Now when we had taken this woman, we asked her what young man this was, but she would not tell us: of these things are we witnesses. 41 Then the assembly believed them, as those that were the Elders and judges of the peóple: so they condemned her to death. 42 Then Susanna cried out with a loud voice, and said, O everlasting God, that knowest the secrets, and knowest all things afore they come to pass, 43 Thou knowest, that they have born false witness against me, and behold, I must die, where as I never did such things as these men have maliciously invented against me. 44 An the Lord herded her voice. 45 ¶ Therefore when she was led to be put to death, the Lordraised up the holy spirit of a young child, whose name was Daniel. 46 Who cried with a loud voice, I am clean from the blood of this woman. 47 Then all the people turned them toward him, and said, What mean these words, that thou hast spoken? 48 Then Daniel stood in the mids of them and said, Are you such fools, o Israelites, that without examination, or knowledge of the truth, you have condemned a daughter, of Israel? 49 Return again to judgement: for they have born false witness against her. 50 Wherefore the people turned again in all haste, and the Elders said unto him, Come, sit down among us, and show it us, seeing God hath given thee the office of an Elder. 51 Then said Daniel unto them, Put these two aside, one far from another, and I will examine them. 52 So when they were put a sunder, one from another, he called one of them and said unto him, O thou that art old in a wicked life, now thy sins which thou hast committed afore time, are come to light. 53 For thou hast pronounced false judgements and hast condemned the innocent, and hast let the guilty go free, albeit the Lord says, Exod. 22. 7. The innocent and righteous shalt thou not slay. 54 Now then, if thou hast seen her, tell me, under what tre sawest thou them companying together? Who answered, Under a lentil ke tre. 55 Then said Daniel, Verily thou hast lied against thy own “ Or, life. head: for lo, the Angel of God hath received the sentence of God, to cut thee in two. 56 So put he him aside, and commanded to bring the other, and said unto him, O thou seed of Chanaan, and not of juda, beauty ha' the deceived thee, and lust hath subverted thy heart. 57 Thus have you dealt with the daughters of Israel, and they for fear companied with you: but the daughter of juda would not abide your wickedness. 58 Now therefore tell me underwhat tre diddest thou take them companying together? Who answered, Under a “ Or, 〈◊〉 tre. prime tree. 59 Then said Daniel unto him, Verily thou hast alsolyed against thy head: for the Angel of God waiteth with the sword to cut thee in two, and so to destroy you both. 60 ¶ With that all the whole assembly cried with a loud voice, and praised God, which saveth them that trust in him. 61 And they arose against the two Elders, [for Daniel had convict them of false witness by their own mouth.] 62 * And according to the Law of Moses Deut. 19 19 they dealt with them, as they dealt wickedly Prou. 19 5. against their neighbour, and put them to death. Thus the innocent blood was saved the same day. 63 Therefore Helcias, and his wife praised God for their daughter Susanna, with Ioacim her husband, and all the kindred, that there was no dishonesty found in her. 64 From that day forth was Daniel had in great reputation in the sight of the people. 65 And King Astyages was laid with his fathers, & Cyrus of Persia reigned in his stead THE HISTORY OF BELL and of the dragon, which is the fourteenth chapter of Daniel after the Latin. 1 NOw when King Astyages was laid with his fathers, Cyrus the Persian received his kingdom. 2 And Daniel did eat at the King's table, and was honoured above all his friends. 3 Now the Babylonians had an idol, called Bel, and the were spent upon him every day, twelve a Called Attaba, Whereof every one 〈◊〉 so me what more than nine gallons, which make in all 〈◊〉 hundredth and eight gallons at the lest. great measures of fine flower, and forty sheep, and six great b Called 〈◊〉, and every one of these measures contained about ten gallons, which in all make three score. pots of wine. 4 And the King worshipped it, and went daily to honour it: but Daniel worshipped his own God. And the King said unto him, Why dost not thou worship Bel? 5 Who answered, and said, Because I may not worship idols made with hands, But the living God, which hath created the heaven & the earth, and hath power upon all flesh. 6 Then said the King unto him, Thinkest thou not that Bel is a living God? seest thou not how much he eateth & drinketh every day? 7 Then Daniel smiled and said, O King, be not deceived: for this is but clay within, & brass without, and did never eat any thing. 8 So the King was wroth, and called for his Priests, and said unto them, If you tell me not, who this is that eateth up these expenses, you shall die: 9 But if you can certify me that Bel eateth them then Daniel shall die: for he hath spoken blasphemy against Bel. And Daniel said unto the King, Let it be according to the word 10 [Now the Priests of Bel were three score & ten beside their wives and children: and the King went with Daniel into the temple of Bel 11 So Bells Priests said, Behold, we will go out, and set thou the meat there, o King, and let the wine be filled: then shut the door fast, & seek it with thy own signet. 12 And to morrow when thou comest in, if thou findest not that Bell hath eaten up all, we will suffer death, orels Daniel that hath lied upon us. 13 Now they thought themselves sure for under the table they had made a privy en trance, and there went they in ever, and took away the things. 14 So when they were go forth, the King set meats before Bel. Now Daniel had commanded his servants to bring ashes, and these they strewed thorough out all the temple, in the presence of the King alone: then went they out, and shut the door, & sealed it with the King's signet, and so departed. 15 Now in the night came the Priests, with their wives and children, [as they were wone te to do] and did eat and drink up all. 16 In the morning betimes, the King arose & Daniel with him. 17 And the King said, Daniel, are the seals whole? Woe answered, Yea, ö King, they be whole 18 And assoon as he had opened the door, the King looked upon the table, and cried with a loud voice, Great art thou, oh Bel, and with thee is no deceit. 19 Then laughed Daniel, and held the King that he should not go in, and said, Behold now the pavement, and mark well whose footsteps are these. 20 And the King said, I see the foot steps of men, women, & children therefore the King was angry. 21 And took the Priests, with their wives, and children, and they showed him the privy do res, where they came in, and consumed such things as were upon the table. 22 Therefore the King slew them, and delivered Bel into Daniels power, who destroyed him and his temple. 23 ¶ Moreover in that same place there was a great dragon, which the Babylonians worshipped. 24 And the King said unto Daniel, Sayest thou that this is of brass also lo, he liveth and eateth and drinketh, so that thou canst not say, that he is no living God: therefore worship him. 25 Then said Daniel unto the King, I will worship the Lord my God: for he is the living God. 26 But give me leave, o King, and I will slay this dragô without sword or staff. And the King said, I give thee leave. 27 Then Daniel took pitch, & fat, and here and did seethe them together, and made lumps thereof this he put in the dragon's mouth, and so the dragon burst in sunder. And Daniel said, Behold, whom you worship. 28 When the Babylonians herded it, they were wondered wrath, and gathered them together against the King, saying, The King is be come a jew: 〈◊〉 he hath destroyed Bel, and hath slain the dragon, and put the Priests to death. 29 So they came to the King, and said, Deliver us Daniel, orels we will destroy thee and thy house. 30 Now when the King saw, that they pressed sore upon him, and that necessity 〈◊〉 him, he delivered Daniel unto them: 31 Who cast him into the lion's den, where he was six days. 32 In the den there were seven lions, and they had given them every day two bodies & two sheep, which then were not given them, to the intent that they might devour Daniel. 33 ¶ Now there was in jewrie a Prophet called Abbacuc, which had made pottage, and broken bread into a bowl, and was going into the field for to bring it to the reapers. 34 But the Angel of the Lord said unto Abbacuc, Go, carry the meat that thou hast, into Babylon unto Daniel, which is in the lion's den. 35 And Abbacuc said, Lord, I never saw Babylon, neither do I know where the den is. 36 Then the Angel took him by the crown of the head, & barc him by the hereof the head, and through a mighty wind set him in Babylon upon the den. 37 And Abbacuc cried, saying, O Daniel, Daniel, take the dinner that God hath sent thee 38 Then said Daniel, O God, thou hast thought upon me, and thou never failest them that seek thee and love thee. 39 So Daniel arose, and did eat, and the Angel of the Lord set Abbacuc in his own place again immediately? 40 Upon the seventh day, the King went to be wail Daniel: and when he came to the den, he looked in, and behold, Daniel sat (in the mids of the lions.) 41 Then cried the King with a loud voice, saying, Great art thou, ò Lord God of Daniel and there is none other besides thee. 42 And he drew him out of the den, & cast them that were the cause of his destruction into the den, and they were devoured in a moment before his face. THE FIRST BOOK OF THE Maccabees. CHAP. I 1 The death of Alxander the King of Macedonia. 11 Antiochus taketh the kingdom. 12 Many of the children, of Israel make covenant with the Gentiles. 21 Antiochus subdueth Egypt and jerusalem unto his dominion. 50 Antiochus setteth up idols. 1 after that Alexander the Macedonian, the son of Philippe, went forth of the land of Chettiim, & slay Darius' King of the Persians' and Medes, & reigned for him, as he had before in Grecia 2 He took great wars in hand, and won strong holds, and slew the Kings of the earth. 3 So went he thorough to the ends of the world and took spoils of many nations, in so much that the world stood in awe of him: therefore his heart was puffed up and was haughty. 4 Now when he had gathered a mighty strong host, 5 And had reigned over regions, nations & king domes, they become tributaries unto him. 6 After these things he fell sick, and knew that he should dye. 7 Then he called for the chief of his servants, which had been brought up with him of children, and parted his kingdom among them, while he was yet alive. 8 So Alexander had reigned twelve years when he died. 9 And his servants reigned every one in his room. 10 And they all caused themselves to be crowned after his death, and so did their children after them many years, & much wickedness increased in the world. 11 For out of these came the wicked root, (even) Antiochus “ Or, noble. Epiphanes the son of King Antiochus, which had been an hostage at Rome, and he reigned in the hundredth and seven and thirtieth year of the kingdom of the Greeks. 12 In those days went there out of Israel wicked men, which entyced many, saying, Let us go, & make a covenant with the heathen, that are round about us: sore since we departed from them, we have had much sorrow. 13 So this device pleased them well. 14 And certain of the people were ready, & went to the King which gave them licence to do after the ordinances of the heathen. joseph Antiq. 12, chap 6. 15 Then set they up a place of exercise at jerusalem, according to the fashions of the heathen, 16 And made them a By drawing the shin over the part that was 〈◊〉, as Cells 7. chap. 25. Epiph. lib. de ponderib & mensur. selves uncircumsed, & forsook the holy covenant, & joined themselves to the heathen, & were sold to do mischief. 17 So when Antiochus kingdom was set in order, he went about to reign over Egypt, that he might have the dominion of two realms. 18 Therefore he entered into Egypt with a mighty company, with charets, and elephants, and with horsement, and with a great navy, 19 And moved war against Ptolemeus King of Egypt: but Ptolemeus was afraid of him, & fled, and many were wounded to death. 20 Thus (Antiochus) wan many strong cities in the land of Egypt, and took away the spois less of the land of Egypt. 21 And after that Antiochus had smitten Egypt he turned again in the hundredth, forty & three year, 22 And went vp toward Israel and Jerusalem with a mighty people. 23 And entered proudly into the Sanctuary, and took away the golden altar, and the candlestick for the light, and all the instruments thereof, and the table of the showbread, and the pouring vessels, and the bowls, and the golden basins, and the vail, and the crowns and the golden apparel, which was before the Temple, and broke all in pieces. 24 He took also the silver and gold, and the precious jewels, and he took the secret treasures that he found, and when he had taken away all, he departed into his own land, 25 After he had murdered many men, and spo ken very proudly. 26 Therefore there was a great lamentation in every place of Israel. 27 For the princes and the Elders mourned: the young women, and the young men were made feeble, and the beauty of the women was changed. 28 Every bridegroom took him to mourning and she that sat in the marriage chamber, was in heaviness. 29 The land also was moved for the inhabitants thereof for all the house of jacob was covered with confusion. 30 After two years the King sent his chief tax master into the cities of juda, which came to Jerusalem with a great multitude. 31 Who spoke peaceable words unto them in deceit, and they gave credit unto him. 32 Then he fallen suddenly upon the city, and smote it with a great plague, and destroyed much people of Israel. 33 And when he had spoilt the city, he set fire on it, casting down the houses thereof, & walls thereof on every side. 34 The women and their children took they captivity, and led away the cattle. 35 Then fortified they the city of David with a great and thick brickwall, and with mighty towers, and made it a strong hold for them. 36 Moreover they set wicked people there, and ungodly persons, and fortified themselves therein. 37 And they stored it with weapons & victuals and gathered the spoil of Jerusalem, & laid it up there. 38 Thus become they a sore snare and were in ambushment for the Sanctuary, and were wicked enemies evermore unto Israel. 39 For they shed innocent blood on every side of the Sanctuary and defiled the Sanctuary, 40 In so much that the citizens of Jerusalem fled away because of them, and it become an habitation of strangers, being desolate of them whom she had born: for her own children did leave her. 41 Her Sanctuary was left waste as a wilderness: her holy days were turned into mourning, her Sabbaths into reproach, and her honour brought to nought. 42 As her glory had been great, so was her dishonour, and her excellency was turned into sorrow. 43 Also the King written unto all his kingdom 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, Chap. 6. & 7. that all the people should be as one, and that every man should leave his laws. 44 And all the heathen agreed to the common dement of the King. 45 Yea, many of the 〈◊〉 consented to his religion, offering unto idols, and defiling the Sabbath. 46 So the King sent letters by the messengers unto Jerusalem, and to the cities of juda, that they should follow the strange laws of the country, 47 And that they should forbidden the burned offerings and sacrifices, and the offerings in the " Or, drink offerings. Sanctuary, 48 And that they should defile the Sabbaths and the feasts, 49 And pollute the Sanctuary and the holy men, 50 And 〈◊〉 set up altars, and groves, and chapels of idols, and offer up swine's flesh, and unclean beasts, 51 And that they should leave their children uncircumcised, and defile their souls with uncleanness, and pollute themselves, that they might forget the Law, and change all the ordinances, 52 And that whosoever would not do according to the commandment of the Kings, should suffer death. 53 In like manner written he thorough out all his kingdoms, & set over seers over all the people, (forto compel them to do these things) 54 And he commanded the cities of juda to do sacrifice, city by city. 55 Then went many of the people unto them by heaps, every one that forsook the Law, and so they committed evil in the land. 56 And they drove the Israelites into secret places, even whereso ever they cold slay for succour. 57 The fifteenth day of Casleu, in the hundredth and five and fortieth year, they set up the abomination of desolation upon the altar, and they builded altars thorough out the cities of juda on every side. 58 And before the doors of the houses, and in the streets they burned incense. 59 And the books of the Law, which they found, they burned in the fire, and cut in pieces. 60 Whosoever had a book of the Testament found by him, or whosoever consented unto the Law, the King's commandment was, that they should put him to death by their authority, 61 And they executed these things every month upon the people of Israel that were found in the cities. 62 And in the five & twentieth day of the month, they did sacrifice upon the altar, which was in the stead of the altar of sacrifices. 63 And according to the commandment, they put certain women to death, which had caused their children to be circumcised, 64 And they hanged up the children at their necks, & they spoilt their houses, & slew the circumcisers of them. 65 Yet were there many in Israel, which were of courage, and determined in themselves, that they would not eat unclean things, 66 But chose rather to suffer death, then to be defiled with those meats: so because they would not break the holy covenant, they were put to death. 67 And this “ Or, 〈◊〉. tyranny was very sore upon the people of 〈◊〉. CHAP. II 1 The mourning of Mattathias and his sons for the destruction of the holy city. 19 They refuse to do sacrifice unto idols. 24 The zeal of 〈◊〉 for the Law of God. 〈◊〉 They are 〈◊〉 and will not sight again because of the 〈◊〉 day. 49 Mattathias dying 〈◊〉 his sons to stick by the word of God, after the example of the fathers. 1 IN those days stood up Mattathias the joseph Antiq. 12. Chap. 7. Priest, (the son) of joannes, (the son) of Simeon, of the sons of joarib of Jerusalem, and dwelled in Modin. 2 And he had five sons, joanan called Gaddis. 3 Simon called Thassi, 4 〈◊〉 which was called Maccabeus, 5 Eleazar called “ Or, Anaran. Abaron, and jonathan, whose name was Apphus. 6 Now he saw the blasphemies, which were committed in juda and Jerusalem: 7 And he said, Woe is me: wherefore was I borne, to see this destruction of my people, and the destruction of the holy city, and thus to sit 〈◊〉 is delivered into the hands of the enemies, 8 And the Sanctuary (is) in the hands of strangers: her Temple is, as a man that hath no re 〈◊〉. 9 Her glorious vessels are carried away into captivity: her infants are slain in the streets, and her young men are fallen by the sword of the enemies. 10 What people is it, that hath not some possession in (her) kingdom, or hath not 〈◊〉 of her spoils? 11 All her glory is taken away: of a free woman she is become an handmaid. 12 Behold, our Sanctuary and our beauty, & honour is desolate, and the Gentiles have defiled it. 13 What helpeth it us then to live any longer? 14 And Mattathias rend his clotheses, he, and his sons, and put sack clot upon them, and mourned very sore. 15 ¶ Then came men from the King to the city of Modin to compel them to forsake God, and to sacrifice. 16 Somanie of the Israelites consented unto them: but Mattathias and his sons assembled together. 17 Then spoke the commissioners of the King and said unto Mattathias, Thou art the chief and an honourable man, and great in this city and hast many children and brethren. 18 Come thou therefore first, and fulfil the King's commandment, as all the heathen have done, and also the men of juda, and such as remain at jerusalem: so shalt thou & thy family be in the King's favour and thou and thy children shallbe enriched with silver and gold, and with many rewards. 19 Then Mattathias answered and said with a loud voice, Though all nations that are under the King's dominion, obey him, and fall away every man from the religion of their fathers, and consent to his commandments, 20 Yet will I and my sons, and my brethren, walk in the covenant of our fathers. 21 God be merciful unto us, that we forsake not the Law and the ordinances. 22 We will not harken unto the King's words to transgress our religion, neither on the right side, nor on the left. 23 And when he had left of speaking these words, there came one of the jews, in the sight of all to sacrifice upon the altar which was at Modin, according to the Kings commandment. 24 Now when Mattathias saw it, he was so in flamed with zeal, that his rains shaken, and his wrath was kindled according to the ordinance (of the Law:) therefore he ran unto him, and killed him by the altar: 25 And at the same time he slew the King's commissioner, that compelled him to do sacrifice, and destroyed the altar. 26 Thus bore he a zeal to the Law of God, * Nomb. 25. 7. (doing,) as Phinees did unto Zambrithe son ne of Salom. 27 ¶ Then cried Mattathias with a loud voy ce in the city, (saying,) Who soever is zealous of the Law, and will stand by the covenant let him come forth after me. 28 So he, and his sons fled into the mountains, and left all that they had in the city. 29 Then many that “ Or, that lived 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. sought after justice and judgement, 30 Went down into the wilderness to devil there, both they, and their children, and their wives, and their cattle: for the affliction: increased sore upon them. 31 ¶ Now when it was told unto the King's servants, and to the garrisons, which were in jerusalem in the city of David, that men had broken the King's commandment, and were go down into the secret places in the wilderness, 32 Then many pursued after them: and having over taken them, they camped against them, and set the battle in array against them on the Sabbath day, 33 And said unto them, Let this now be sufficient come forth and do according to the commandment of the King, and you shallive. 34 But they answered, We will not go forth, neither will we do the King's commandment to defile the Sabbath day. 35 Then they gave them the battle. 36 But the other answered them nothing, neither cast any one stone at them not stopped the prive places, 37 But said, We will die all in our innocency: the heaven and earth shall testify for us, that you destroy us wrongfully. 38 Thus they gave them the battle upon the Sabbath, and slew both men and cattle, their wives and their children to the number of a thousand people. 39 ¶ When Mattathias and his friends understood this, they mourned for them greatly, 40 And said one to another, If we all do as our brethren have done, and fight not against the heathen for our lives, and for our Laws, them shall they incontinently destroy us out of the earth. 41 Therefore they concluded at the same time saying, Whosoever shall come to make battle with us upon the Sabbath day, we will fight against him, that we die not all, as our brethren that were murdered in the secret places. 42 Then came unto them the assembly of the Asideans, which were of the strongest men of Israel, all such as were well minded toward the Law. 43 And all they that were fled for persecution joined themselves unto them, and were an help unto them. 44 So they gathered a power, and smote the wicked men in their wrath, and theungodlie in their anger: but the rest fled unto the heathen, and escaped. 45 Then Mattathias and his friends went about and destroyed the altars, 46 And circumcised the children by force that were uncircumcised as many as they found within the coasts of Israel, 47 And they pursued after the proud men & this act prospered in their hands. 48 So they recovered the Law of the hand of the Gentiles, and out of the hand of Kings, and gave not place to the wicked. 49 Now when the time drew near, that Mattathias should die, he said unto his sons, Now is pride and persecution increased, & the time of destruction, and the wrath of indignation. 50 Now therefore, my sons, be you zealous of the Law, and give your lives for the covenant of our fathers. 51 Call to remembrance what acts our Fathers did in their time: so shall you receive great honour and an everlasting name. 52 * Was not Abraham found faithful in tentation, Gene. 22. 9 and it was imputed unto him for righteousness? 53 * joseph in the time of his trouble kept the Gen. 41. 40. commandment, and was made the Lord of Egypt. 54 * Phinees our father, because he was zealous Nomb. 23. 13. and fervent, obtained the covenant of 〈◊〉. 45. 28. the everlasting priesthood. 55 * jesus for fulfilling the word, was made josh, 1. 2. the governor of Israel. 56 * Caleb, because he bore witness before Nomb. 14. 6, the congregation, received the heritage josh. 14. 13. of the land. 57 * David, because of his mercy obtained 2. Sam 2. 4. the throne of the kingdom for evermore 58 * Elias, because he was zealous and fervent 2. King. 2. 〈◊〉. in the Law, was taken up even unto heaven. Dan. 3. 6. 59 * Ananias, Azarias, and Misael by their faith were delivered out of the flame. 60 * Daniel, because of his innocency, was Dan. 6. 22, delivered from the mouth of the lions. 61 And thus you may consider thorough out all ages, that whosoever put their trust in him, shall not want strength. 62 Fear not you then the words of a sinful man: for his glory is but dung & worms. 63 To day is he set up, and to morrow he shall not be found: for he is turned into his dust, and his purpose perisheth. 64 Wherefore, my sons, take good hearts, and show yourselves men for the Law: for by it shall you obtain glory. 65 And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear unto him always: he shallbe a father unto you. 66 And judas Maccabeus hath been mighty and strong, even from his youth up: let him be your captain and fight you the battle for the people. 67 Thus shall you bring unto you all those that observe the Law, and shall avenge the injuries of your people. 68 Recompense fully the heathen, and give yourselves to the commandment of the Law. 69 So he blessed them, and was laid with his fathers. 70 And died in the hundredth, forty and six year, and his sons buried him in his Father's sepulchre at Modin, and all Israel made great lamentation for him. CHAP. III 1 judas is made ruler over the jews. 11 He killeth Apollonius and Seron the princes of Syria. 44 The confidence of judas toward God. 55 judas determineth to fight against Lysias, whom Antiochus had made captain over his host. 1 THen judas his son, called Maccabeus, rose up in his place. 2 And all his brethren helped him, and all they that held with his father, and fought with courage the battle of Israel. 3 So he gate his people great honour: he put on a breastplate as a giant, and armed himself, and set the battle in array, and defended the camp with the sword. 4 In his acts he was like a lion, and as a lions whelp roaring after the pray. 5 For he pursued the wicked, and sought them out, and burned up those that vexed his people, 6 So that the wicked fled for fear of him, & all the workers of iniquity were put to trouble: & salvation prospered in his hand. 7 And he grieved divers Kings, but jacob rejoiced by his acts, and his memorial is blessed for ever. 8 He went also thorough the cities of juda, and destroyed the wicked out of them, and turned away the wrath from Israel. 9 So was he renowned unto the ends of the earth, & he assembled together those that were ready to perish. 10 ¶ But a Who was 〈◊〉 nour of Syria, 〈◊〉. Antiq. 12, chap. 9 Apollonius gathered the Gentiles, and a great host out of Samaria, to fight against Israel. 11 Which when judas perceived, he went forth to meet him, and smote him, and slew him so that many fell down slain, and the rest fled. 12 So judas took their spoils, and took also Apollonius sword, and fought with it all his life long. 13 ¶ Now when Seron a prince of the army of Syria, 〈◊〉 that judas had gathered unto him the congregation, and Church of the faithful, and went forth to the war, 14 He said, I will get me a name, and will be glorious in the realm: for I will go sight with judas, & them that are with him, which have despised the King's commandment. 15 So he made him ready to go up, and there went with him a mighty host of the ungodly to help him, and to be avenged of the children of Israel. 16 And when he came near to the going up of Bethoron, judas went forth to met him with a small company. 17 But when they saw the army coming against them, they said to judas, How are we able, being so few, to fight against so great a multitude, and so strong, seeing we be so weary, and have fasted all this day? 18 Then said judas, It is an easy thing for many to be shut up in the hands of few, & there is no difference before (the God) of heaven, to deliver by a great multitude, or by a small company. 19 For the victory of the battle standeth not in the multitude of the host, but the strength cometh from heaven. 20 They come against us with a cruel and proud multitude, to destroy us, and our 〈◊〉, and our children, and to rob us. 21 But we do fight for our lives, and for our Laws, 22 And God himself will destroy them before our face: therefore be not yet afraid of them. 23 And when he had left of speaking, he leapt suddenly upon them: so was Seron and his host destroyed before him. 24 And they pursued them from the going down of Bethhoron unto the plain: where there were 〈◊〉 eight hundredth men of them, and the residue fled into the land of the Philistines. 25 Then the fear and terror of judas & his brethren fell upon the nacios round about, 26 So that his fame came unto the King: for all the Gentiles cold tell of the wars of judas. 27 ¶ But when King Antiochus herded these tidings, he was angry in his mind: wherefore he sent forth, and gathered all the 〈◊〉 of his realm a very strong army, 28 And opened his treasury, and gave his host a years wages in hand, commanding them to be ready for a year for all occasions. 29 Nevertheless, when he saw that the money of his treasures failed, & that the tributes in the country were small, because of the dissension, and plagues that he had brought upon the land, in taking a way the laws which had been of old time, 30 He feared jest he should not have now at the second time, as at the first, for the charges and gifts that he had given with a liberal hand afore for in liberality he far passed the other Kings that were before him. 31 Wherefore he was heavy in his mind, and thought to go into Persia, for to take tributes of the countries, and to gather much money. 32 So he left Lysias a noble man and of the King's blood to oversee the King's business, from the river of Euphrates unto the borders of Egypt, 33 And to bring up his son Antiochus, till he came again. 34 Moreover, he gave him half of his host and elephants, and gave him the charge of all things that he would have done, 35 And concerning those which dwelled in juda and jerusalem, that he should sand an army against them, to destroy and root out the power of Israel and the remnant of jerusalem, and to put out their memorial from that place, 36 And to set strangers for to inhabit all their quarters, and part their land among them. 37 And the King took the half of the host that remained, and departed from Antiochia his royal city, in the year an hundredth forty and seven, and passed the river Euphrates, and went thorough the high countries. 38 Then Lysias chose Ptolomeus the son of Doriminus, and Nicanor, and Gorgias, mighty men, and the King's friends, 39 And sent with them forty thousand foot men, and seven thousand horsemen, to go into the land of juda, and to destroy it, as the King commanded. 40 So they went forth with all their power and came and pitched by () Emmaus. Emmaus in the plain country. 41 Now when the merchants of the country herded the rumour of them, they took very much silver and gold, and servants, and came into the camp to buy the children of Israel for slaves, and the strength of Syria and of strange nations joined with them. 42 ¶ Now when judas and his brethren saw that trouble increased, and that the host drew near unto their borders, considering the King's words, whereby he had commanded to destroy the people, and utterly abolish them, 43 They said one to another, Let us redress the decay of our people, and let us fight for our people, and for our Sanctuary. 44 Then the congregation were soon ready gathered to fight, and to pray, and to desire mercy and compassion. 45 As for jerusalem, it was not inhabited but was as a wilderness. There went none that was born in it, in or out at it, and the Sanctuary was trodden down, and the strangers kept the fortress, and it was the habitation of the heathen: and the mirth of jacob was taken a way: the pipe and the harp ceased. 46 So they gathered themselves together, and came to Maspha before jerusalem: for in Maspha was the place where they prayed afore time in Israel. 47 And they fasted that day, and put sackcloth upon them, and cast ashes upon their heads, and rend their clotheses, 48 And opened the book of the Law, wherein the heathen sought to paint the likeness of their idols, 49 And brought the Priest's garments, and the first fruits, and the tithes, and set there the Nazarites, which accomplished their days. 50 And they cried with a loud voice, toward heaven, saying, What shall we do with these? and whether shall we carry them away? 51 For thy Sanctuary is trodden down & defiled, and thy Priests are in heaviness, and brought down. 52 And behold, the heathen are come against us to destroy us: thou knowest what things they imagine against us. 53 How can we stand before them, except thou help us? 54 Then they blue the trumpets, and cried with a loud voice. 55 And after this judas ordained captains over the people, even captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over ten. 56 And they commanded them that builded houses, or married wives, or planted vineyards, or were fearful, that they should return every one to his own house, according * to the Law. Deut. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 57 So the host removed, and pitched upon 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. the Southside of Emmaus. 58 And judas said, Arm yourselves, and be valiant men, & be ready against the morning to fight with these nations, which are gathered together against us, to destroy us and our Sanctuary. 59 For it is better for us to die in battle, them to see the calamities of our people and of our Sanctuary. 60 Nevertheless as the will (of God) is in heaven, so be it. CHAP. four 1 judas goeth against Gorgias which lieth in wait. 14 He putteth Gorgias and his host to flight. 28 Lysias invadeth judea. 29 But judas driveth him out. 43 judas purifieth the Temple and dedicateth the altar. 1 THen took Gorgias five thousand (foot) joseph lib. 12. chap. 〈◊〉 men, and a thousand of the best horsemen, and departed out of the camp by night, 2 To invade the camp of the jews, and to slay them suddenly: and the men of the fortress were his guides. 3 Now when judas herded it, he removed, and they that were valiantmen to smite the King's army which was at Emmaus, 4 While yet the army was dispersed from the camp. 5 In the mean season came Gorgias by night into judas camp: and when he found no man there, he sought them in the mountains: for said he, They flee from us. 6 But assoon as it was day, judas showed himself in the field with three thousand men, which had neither harness nor sword to their minds. 7 And they saw that the armies of the heathen were strong and well armed, and their horsemen about them, and that these were expert men of war. 8 Then said judas to the men that were with him, Fear you not their multitude, neither be afraid of their assault. 9 Remember, how our fathers were delivered 〈◊〉, 14. 9 * in the read Sea, when Pharaoh pursued them with an army. 10 Therefore now let us cry unto heaven, and the Lord will have mercy upon us, & remember the covenant of our fathers, & will destroy this host before our face this day: 11 So shall all the heathen know, that there is one, which delivereth and saveth Israel. 12 Then the strangers lift up theireyes, and saw them coming against them. 13 And they went out of their tents into the battle, and they that were with judas, blew the trumpets. 14 So they joined together, and the heathen were discomfited and fled by the plain. 15 But the hinmoste of them fell by the sword, and they pursued them unto “ Or, 〈◊〉 Gazeron and into the plains of Idumea, and of Azo tus, and of jamnia, so that there were slain of them about three thousand men. 16 So judas turned again with his host from pursuing them. 17 And said unto the people, Be not greedy of the spoils: for there is a battle before us. 18 And Gorgias and the army is here by us in the mountain: but stand you now fast against your enemies, and over come them: then may you safely take the spoils. 19 As judas was speaking these words there appeared one part which looked from the mountains, 20 But when (Gorgias) saw that his were fled and that judas soldiers burned the tents: [for the smoke that was seen, declared what was done.] 21 When they saw these things, they were sore afraid, and when they saw also that judas and his host were in the field ready to set themselves in array, 22 They fled every one into the land of strangers. 23 So judas turned again to spoil the tents, where he gate much gold and silver, and precious stones, and purple of the sea, and great riches. 24 Thus they went home, and sang psalms, & praised toward the heaven: for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth for ever, 25 And so Israel had a great victory in that day. 26 ¶ Now all the strangers that escaped, came, and told Lysias all the things that were done. 27 Who when he herded these things, was sore afraid, and discouraged, because such things came not upon israel as he would, neither such things as the King had commanded him, came to pass. 28 Therefore the next year following, gathered Lysias three score thousand choose (foot) men, and five thousand horsemen to fight against Jerusalem. 29 So they came in to “ Or, 〈◊〉. Idumea, and pitched their tents at “ Or 〈◊〉. Beth-sura, where judas came against them with ten thousand men: 30 And when he saw that mighty army, he prayed and said, Blessed be thou, o Saviour of Israel, * which did est destroy the assault 1. Sam. 17. 50. of the mighty man by the hand of thy servant 1. Sam. 14. 13. David, * and gavest the host of the strangers into the hand of jonathan, the son of Saul, and of his armour bearer. 31 Shut up this army in the hand of thy people of Israel, and let them be confounded with their power, and with their horsemen. 32 Make them afraid, and consume their boldness and strength, that they may be astonished at their destruction. 33 Cast them down by the sword of them that love thee: them shall all they that know thy Name, praise thee with songs. 34 So they joined together, and there were slain of Lysias host, five thousand men, & they fallen before them. 35 Then Lysias, seeing his army put to flight and the manliness of judas soldiers, & that they were ready, either to live or die valiantly, he went into Antiochia, and gathered strangers, and when he had furnished his army, he thought again [being prepared] to come against judea. 36 Then said judas and his brethren, Behold, our enemies are discomfited: let us now go up to cleanse, and to repair the Sanctuary. 37 So all the host gathered them together, and went up into the mountain of Zion. 38 Now when they saw the Sanctuary laid waste, and the altar defiled, and the doors burned up, and the shrubs growing in the courts, as in a forest, or as on one of the mountains, and that the Priests chambers were broken down, 39 They rend their clotheses, and made great lamentation, and cast ashes upon their heads, 40 And fell down to the ground on their faces, and blue an alarm with the trumpets, and cried toward heaven. 41 Then judas commanded certain of the men to fight against those which were in the castle, till he had cleansed the Sanctuary. 42 So he chose 〈◊〉 that were undefiled, such as delighted in the Law, 43 And they cleansed the Sanctuary, and bore out the defiled stones into an unclean place, 44 And consulted what to do with the altar of burned offerings, which was polluted. 45 So they thought it was best to destroy it, jest it should be a reproach unto them, because the heathen had defiled it: therefore they destroyed the altar, 46 And laid up the stones upon the mountain of the Temple in a convenient place, till there should come a Prophet, to show what should be done with them. 47 So they took whole stones according to the Law, & builded a new altar according to the former, 48 And made up the Sanctuary, & the things that were within the Temple, & the courts and all things. 49 They made also new holy vessels, & brought into the Temple the candle stick, and the altar of burned offerings, and of incense and the table. 50 And they burned incense upon the altar, & lighted the lamps which were upon the candlestick, that they might burned in the Temple. 51 They set also the showbread upon the table, & changed up the veils, & finished all the works that they had begun to make 52 And upon the five and twentieth day of the ninth month, which is called the 〈◊〉 of Chaslu, in the hundredth and eight and fortieth year they rose up be times in the morning. 53 And offered sacrifice according to the Law upon the new altar of burned offerings, that they had made. 54 According to the time, and according to the day, that heathen had defiled it, in the same day was it made new with songs, and haps, and lutes, and cymbales. 55 And all the people fell upon aheir faces, worshipping and praising toward the heaven him that had given them good success. 56 So they kept the dedication of the altar eight days, offering burned offerings with gladness, and offered sacrifices of deliverance and praise. 57 And decte the fore front of the Temple with crowns of gold and shields, and dedicated the gates and chambers, & hanged doors upon them. 58 Thus there was very great gladness among the people, & the reproach of the heathen was put away. 59 So judas and his brethren with the whole congregation of Israel ordained that the days of dedication of the altar should be kept in their season from year to year, by the space of eight days, from the five and twenty day of the month Chasleu, with mirth and gladness. 60 And as the same time builded they up mount Zion with high walls and strong towers round about, jest the Gentiles should come, and tread it down, as they had done afore. 61 Therefore they set a garrison there to keep it, and fortified Beth-sura to keep it that the people might have a defence against Idumea. CHAP. V. 3 judas vanquished the heathen that go about to destroy Israel, and is helped of his brethren Simon and jovathan. 50 He overthroweth the city of Ephron, because they denied him passage thorough it. 1 NOw when the nations round about herded, that the altar was builded, and the Sanctuary renewed, as afore, they were sore grieved. 2 Therefore they thought to destroy thege neration of jacob that was among them, & began to slay and destroy the people. 3 Then judas fought against the children of Esau in Idumea at “ Or, 〈◊〉 Arrabathene, because they besieged the Israelites, and he smote them with a great plague, and drove them to straits, and took their spoils. 4 He thought also upon the malice of the children of Bean, which had been a snare and an hindrance unto the people, when they lay in wait for them in the high way. 5 Wherefore he shut them up in towers, and besieged them, and destroyed them utterly, and burned their towers with fire, with all that were in them. 6 Afterwards, went he against the children of Ammon, where he found a mighty power, and a great multitude with Timotheus their captain. 7 So he had 〈◊〉 battles with them, but they were destroyed before him, and so he discomfited them, 8 And took Gazer with the towns thereof, and so turned again into judea. 9 ¶ Then the heathen that were in Galaad, gathered them together against the Israelites that were in their quarters, to slay them: but they fled to the castle of Datheman, 10 And sent letters to judas, and to his brethren, saying, The heathen that are about us, are gathered against us, to destroy us, 11 And they make them ready for to come, and to take the fortress, whereunto we are 〈◊〉, and Timotheus is captain of their host. 12 Come now therefore, and deliver us out of their hands: for many of us are slain: 13 And all our brethren that were at Tubin, are slain, and they have taken away their wives, and their children, and their goods, & destroyed there almost a thousand men. 14 While these letters were yet a reading, behold, there came other messengers from Galilee with their clotheses rend, which told the same tidings, 15 And said, that they of Ptolemais, & of Tyrus, and of Sidon, and of all Galilee of the Gentiles were gathered against them to destroy them. 16 When judas, and the people herded these words, a great Congregation came together, to consult what they might do for their brethren, that were in trouble, and whom they besieged. 17 Then said judas to Simon his brother, Choose thee out men, and go & deliver thy brethren in Galilee, & I and my brother jonathan, will go into the country of Galaad. 18 ¶ So he left josephus the son of Zacharias, & Azarias to be captains of the people, and to keep the remnant of the host in judea, 19 And commanded them saying, Take the oversight of this people, & make no war against the heathen, until we come again. 20 And unto Simon were given three thousand men to go into Galilee, and to judas eight thousand men for the country of Galaad. 21 Then went Simon into Galilee, & gave divers battles to the heathen, and the heathen were discomfited by him. 22 And he pursued them unto the gates of Ptolemais: and there were slain of the heathen almost three thousand men: so he took their spoils. 23 Thus they rescued them that were in Galilee and in Arbatis with their wives, & their children, and all that they had, and brought them into judea with great joy. 24 ¶ judas Maccabeus also, and his brother jonathan went over jordan, and travailed three days journey in the wilderness, 25 Where they met with the Nabathites, who received them lovingly, and told them every thing that was done unto their brethren in the country of Galaad, 26 And how that many of them were besieged in Bosorra, and Bosor, in Alemis, “ Or, Chaspher. Chas bon, Maged and Carnaim [all these Cities are strong, and great.] 27 And that they were kept in other cities of Galaad, and tomorrow they are appointed to bring their host unto these forts, and to take them, and to destroy them all in one day. 28 So judas and his host turned in all haste by the way of the wilderness toward Bosorra, and won the city, and slew all the males with the edge of the sword, and took all their spoil, and set fire upon (the city.) 29 And in the night he removed from thence, and went toward the fortress. 30 And betimes in the morning when they looked up, behold, there was an innumerable people bearing ladders, & instruments of war, to take the fort, and had assaulted them. 31 When judas saw that the battle was begun, and that the cry of the city went up to heaven with trumpets, & a great sound, 32 Then he said unto the army. Fight this day for your brethren. 33 So he went for the behind them with three companies, and they biew the trumpets, & cried with prayer. 34 Then the host of Timotheus known, that it was Maccabeus, and 〈◊〉 fled from him, and he smote them with a great slaughter, so that there was killed of them the same day, almost eight thousand men. 35 ¶ Then departed judas unto Maspha, and laid siege unto it, and wan it, and slay all the males thereof, and spoilt it, and 〈◊〉 fire upon it. 36 From thence went he and took Chasbon, Maged, and Bosor, and the other Cities in Galaad. 37 After these things gathered Timotheus another host, and he camped before Raphon beyond the flood. 38 Now judas had sent to espy the host, and they brought him word again, saying, All the heathen that be round about us, are gathered unto him, and the host is very great, 39 And he hath hired the Arabians to help them, and they have pitched their tents beyond the flood, and are ready to come and fight against thee. So judas went to met them. 40 Then Timotheus said unto the captain of his host, When judas and his host come near the flood, if he pass over first unto us, we shall not be able to withstand him: for he will be to strong for us. 41 But if he be afraid, and camp beyond the flood, we will go over unto him, and shall prevail against him. 42 Now when judas came near to the flood, he caused the governors of the people to remain by the flood, and commanded them, saying, Suffernone to pitch a tent, but let every man come to the battle. 43 So he went first over to ward them, & all people after him and all the heathen were discomfited before him, and cast away their weapons, and fled into the Temple that was at Carnaim. 44 Which city judas wan, and burned the temple with all that were in it: so was Carnaim subdued, and might not withstand judas. 45 ¶ Then judas gathered all the Israelites that were in the country of Galaad, from the lest unto the most, with their wives & their children, and their baggage, a very great host, to come into the land of juda. 46 So they came unto Ephron, which was a great city by the way, and strongly defensed 〈◊〉 they cold not pass, neither at the right hand nor at the left, but must go thorough it. 47 But they that were in the city, shut themselves in, and stopped up the gates with stones: and judas sent unto them with peaceable words, saying, 48 Let us pass thorough your land, that we may go into our own country, and none shall hurt you: we will but only go thorough on foot: but they would not open unto him. 49 Wherefore judas commanded a proclamation to be made thorough out the host, that every man should assault it according to his standing. 50 So the valiant men set upon it, and assaulted the city all that day, and all that night and the City was given over into his hands: 51 Who slew all the males with the edge of the sword, and destroyed it, and took the spoil there of, and went thoro we the city over them that were slain. 52 Then went they over jordan into the great plain before Bethsan. 53 And judas gathered together those that were behind, and gave the people good exhortation all the way thorough, till they were come into the land of juda. 54 Thus they went up withioye, and gladness unto mount Zion, where they offered burned offerings, because there were none of them slain, but came home again in 〈◊〉. 55 ¶ Now while judas and jonathan were in the land of Galaad, and Simon their brother in Galilee before Ptolemais, 56 joseph the son of Zacharias, and Azarias the captains, hearing of the valiant acts, and battles which they had achieved, said, 57 Let us get us a name also, and go fight against the heathen that are round 〈◊〉 us. 58 So they gave their host a commandment and went to ward jamnia. 59 But Gorgias and his men came out of the city to fight against them. 60 And joseph and Azarias were put to flight and pursued unto 〈◊〉 the borders of judea: and there were slain that day of the people of Israel about two thousand men: so that there was a great overthrow among the people of Israel, 61 Because they were not obedient unto judas, & his brethren, but thought to do some valiant thing. 62 Also they came not of the stock of these men, by whose hands, deliverance was given to Israel. 63 But the man judas, and his brethren were greatly commended in the sight of all Israel, and of all the heathen, wheresoever their name was herded of. 64 And the people came unto them, bidding them welcome. 65 afterward went judas forth with his joseph 〈◊〉 Antiq. 〈◊〉. chap. 11. & 12. brethren, and fought against the children of Esau in the land toward the South, where he wan Hebron, and the towns thereof, and he destroyed the castle thereof, & burned the towers thereof round about. 66 Then removed he to go into the land of the “ Or, 〈◊〉. strangers, and went thorough Samaria. 67 At the same time were the Priests of the cities slain in the battle, which would show their valiantness, and went forth to battle without counsel: and when judas came to Azotus in the stranger's land, he broke down their altars, & burned with fire the images of their Gods, and took away the spoils of the cities, and came again into the land of juda. CHAP. VI 1 Antiochus, willing to take the city of Elimais, is driven away of the citizens. 8 He falls into sickness, & dieth. 17 His son Antiochus is made King. 34 The manner to provoke elephants to fight. 43 Eleazarus valiant act. 49 The siege of Zion, 1 NOw when King Antiochus travailed joseph Antiq. 12. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. thorough the high countries, he herded that Elimais in the country of Persia was a city greatly renowned for riches!, silver and gold. 2 And that there was in it a very rich temple, where as were coverings of gold, coat armours, and harness, which Alexandre King of Macedonia the son of Philippe [that reigned first in Grecia] had left there 3 Wherefore he went about to take the city and to spoil it, but he was not able: for the citizens were warned of the matter, 4 And rose up against him in battle, and he fled and departed thence with great heaviness, and came again into Babylon. 5 Moreover, there came one which brought him tidings in the country of Persia, that the armies that went against the land of Judah, were driven a way. 6 And that Lysias, which went forth first with a great power, was driven away of the jews, and that they were made strong by the armour, and power, and divers spoils which they had gotten of the armies whom they had destroyed. 7 And that they had pulled down the abomination, which he had set up upon the altar at Jerusalem, and fen said the Sanctuary with high walls, as it was afore, and Beth sura his city, 8 So when the King had herded these words he was astonished, and sore moved: therefore he laid him down upon his bed, and fell sick for very sorrow, because it was not come to pass, as he had thought, 9 And there continued he many days: for his grief was ever more and more, so that he saw he must needs dye. 10 Therefore he sent for all his friends, and said unto them, The sleep is go from mine eyes, & mine heart faileth for very care. 11 And I think with myself, Into what adversity am I come? and into what floods of misery am I fallen now, where as a fore time I was in prosperity, and greatly set by, by reason of my power? 12 And now do I remember the evils that I have done at Jerusalem for I took all the vessels of gold and of silver that were init, & sent to destroy the inhabitants of juda without cause. 13 I know that these troubles are come up on me for the same cause, and behold, I must die with great sorrow in a strange land. 14 Then called he for Philippe, one of his friends, whom he made ruler of all his realm. 15 And gave him the crown, and his rob, & the ring, that he should instruct his son Antiochus, and bring him up, till he might rain himself. 16 So King Antiochus died there in the hundredth, and forty and ninth year. 17 ¶ When Lysias knew, that the King was dead, he ordained Antiochus his joseph Antiq 〈◊〉 son [whom he had brought up] to reign 〈◊〉, Chap. 14. in his father's stead, and called him Eupator. 18 Now they that were in the castle (at Jerusalem) kept in the Israelites round about the Sanctuary, & sought always their hurt, and the strengthening of the heathen. 19 Therefore judas thought no destroy them and called all the people together to besiege them. 20 So they came together, and besieged them in the hundredth and fifty year, and made instruments to shoot and other engines of war. 21 But certain of them that were besieged gate forth, [unto whom some ungodly men of Israel joined themselves.] 22 And they went unto the King, saying, How long will't thou cease from executing judge meant, and avenge our brethren? 23 We have been ready to serve thy father & to go forowarde in those things, that he appointed, & to obey his commandments 24 Therefore they of our nations fell from us for this cause, and wheresoever they foun deanie of us, they slew them, and spoiled our inheritance. 25 And they have not only laid hand upon us, but upon all about their borders. 26 And behold, 〈◊〉 this day are they besieging the castle at jerusalem to take it, and have fortified the Sanctuary, and Beth-sura. 27 And if thou dost not prevent them quickly, they will do greater things than these and thou shalt not be able to overcome them. 28 When the King herded this, he was very an grie, and called all his friends, the captains of his army, and his horsemen, 29 And bands that were hired, came unto him from the Kings, that were confederate, & from theyles of the sea. 30 So the number of his army was and hundredth thousand foot men, and twenty thou sand horsemen, and two and thirty elephants exercised in battle. 31 These came through Idumea & drew near to Beth-sura, and besieged it a long season, and made engines of war: but they came out, and burned them with fire, and fought valiantly. 32 Then departed judas from the castle, and removed the host toward Beth-zacarias over against the King's camp. 33 So the King arose very early, and brought the army and his power toward the way of Beth-zacarias, where the armies set themselves inarray to the battle, and blue the trumpets. 34 And to provoke the elephants for to fight they showed them the blood of grapes and mulberries. 35 And they set the beasts according to the ranges: so that by every elephant there stood a thousand men armed with coats of nails and helmets of brass upon their heads, and unto every beastwere ordained five hundredth horsemen of the best, 36 Which were ready at all times wheresoever the beast was: and whet hersoever the beast went, they went also, and departed not from him. 37 And upon them were strong towers of wood that covered every beast, which were fastened thereon with instruments, and upon every one was two and thirty men, that fought in them, and the Indian that ruled him. 38 They set also the remnant of the horsemen upon both the sides in two wings of the host to stir them up, and to keep them in the valleys. 39 And when the sun shone upon the golden shields, the mountains glistered there with, and gave light as lamps of fire, 40 Thus part of the King's army was spread upon the high mountains, and part beneath so they marched forowarde warily and in order. 41 And all they that herded the noise of their multitude, and the marching of the company, and the ratteling of the harneswere a astonished: for the army was very great and mighty. 42 Then judas and his host entered into the battle, and they slew six hundredth men of the King's army. 43 ¶ Now when Eleazar (the son) of “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Abaron, saw one of the elephants armed with royal harness, and was more excellent than all the other beasts, he thought that the King should be upon him. 44 Wherefore he jeoparded himself to deliver his people, and to get him a perpetual name. 45 And ran boldly unto him through the mids of the host, slaying on the right hand, and on the left, so that they departed away on both sides. 46 So went he to the elephants feet, and gate him under him, and slew him: then fell the elephant down upon him, and there he died. 47 But (the other,) seeing the power of the King and the fierceness of his army, departed from them, 48 ¶ And the King's army went up to meet them toward Jerusalem, and the King pit 〈◊〉 his tents in judea toward mount Zion 49 Moreover, the King took truce with them that were in Beth-sura: but when they came out of the city, because, they had no victuals there, and were shut up therein, and the land had rested. 50 The King took Beth-sura, and set there a garrison to keep it. 51 And besieged the Sanctuary many days, and made instruments to shoot, and other engines of war, and instruments to cast fire and stones, and pieces to cast darts & slings. 52 〈◊〉 They also made engines against their engines, 〈◊〉, the jews. and fought a long season. 53 But in the garners there were no victuals: for it was the seventh year, and then they that were in judea, and were delivered from the Gentiles had eaten up the residue of the store. 54 So that in the Sanctuary were few men left: for the famine came so upon them, that they were scattered every man to his own place. 55 ¶ Now when Lysias herded that Philippe [whom Antiochus the King, while he lived, had ordained to bring up Antiochus his son, that he might be King.] 56 Was come again out of Persia, and Media, and the King's host with him, & thought to take unto him the rule of things. 57 He (and his) hasted, and were stirred forward by them in the castle to go and tell the King, and the captains of the host, and to others (saying) We decrease daily, and our victuals are but small: & the place that we lay siege unto is strong, and the affairs of the realm depend upon us. 58 Now therefore let us “ Or, give 〈◊〉. agree with these men, and take truce with them, and withal their nation. 59 And grant them to live after their Law, as they did afore, for they be grieved, and do all these things, because we have broken their Laws. 60 So the King and the princes were content and sent unto them to make peace, & they received it. 61 When the King & the princes had made an oath unto them, they came upon this out of the fortress. 62 And the King went up to mount Zion: but when he saw that the place was well defense: he broke his oath that he had made, & commanded to break down the brickwall round about. 63 Then departed he in all haste, and returned unto Antiochia where he found Philippe having dominion of the city: so he fought against him, and took the city by force. CHAP. VII. 1 Demetrius reigned, after he had killed Antiochus and Lysias 5 He troubleth the children of Israel thorough the counsel of certain wicked persons. 37 The prayer of the Priests against Nicanor. 41 judas killeth Nicanor, after he had made his prayer. joseph. Antiq. 1 IN the hundredth and one fiftieth year, departed Demetrius the son of Seleucus from Rome, and came up with a few men unto a city of the sea coast and reigned there. 2 And when he came into the possession of his father's kingdom, his soldiers took Antiochus and Lysias, and brought them unto him. 3 But when it was told him, he said, Show me not their faces. 4 So they put them to death. Now when Demetrius was set upon the throne of his kingdom. 5 There came unto him all the wicked and ungodly men of Israel, whose captain was Alcimus, that would have been the high Priest. 6 These men accused the people unto the King, saying, judas and his brethren have slain all thy friends, and driven us out of our own land. 7 Wherefore sand now some man, whom thou trustest, that he may go and see all the destruction, which he hath done unto us, and to the King's land, and let him punish them with all their partakers. 8 Then the King chose Bacchides a friend of his, which was a great man in the real me and ruled beyond the flood, and was faith full unto the King, and sent him, 6 And that wicked Alcimus, whom he made high Priest, and commanded him to be avenged of the children of Israel. 10 So they departed, and came with a great host into the land of juda, and sent messengers to judas and his brethren, deceitfully with peaceable words. 11 But they deleved not their saying: for they saw that they were come with a great host. 12 Then a company of the governors assem bled unto Alcimus & Bacchides to entreat of reasonable points. 13 And the “ Or, Hasidims. Asideans were the first that required peace among the children of Israel 14 For said they, He that is a Priest of the seed of Aaron, is come with this army: therefore he will not hurt us. 15 Then he spoke unto them peaceably, and sworn unto them, and said, We will do you no harm, neither your friends: 16 And they believed him: but he took of them three score men, and slew them in one day according to the words that were written 17 * They have (cast) the bodies of thy Saints Psal. 79. 2. and their blood round about jerusalem, and there was no man that would bury them. 18 So there came a fear and trembling among all the people: for they said, There is net her truth nor righteousness in them: for they have broken the appointment & oath that they made. 19 Then Bacchides removed from Jerusalem and pitched his tent at “ Or, 〈◊〉, or. Bezeth. Bethzecha, where he sent forth and took many of the men that forsaken him, and certain of the people whom he slew (and cast) into the great pit. 20 Then committed he the country unto Alcimus, & left men of war with him to help him: so Bacchides went unto the King. 21 Thus Alcimus strove for the priesthood. 22 And all such as troubled the people resorted unto him in so much, that they obtained the land of juda, & did much hurt in Israel. 23 Now when judas saw all the mischief, that Alcimus and his company had done among the Israelites more than the heathen. 24 He went forth round about all the borders of judea, and punished those, that were fallen away, so that they came no more abroad in the country. 25 But when Alcimus saw that judas & his people had gotten the upper hand, and knee we that he was not able to abide them, he went again to the King, and accused them of wicked things. 26 Then the King sent Nicanor one of his joseph Anti, 12 chap. 10. chief princes, which hated Israel deadly, & commanded him, that he should destroy the people. 27 ¶ So Nicanor came to jerusalem with a great host, and sent unto judas, and his brethren deceirfully with friendly words, saying, 28 Let there be no war between me, and you: I will come with few men, to see how you do, friendly. 29 So he came unto judas, and they saluted one another peaceably: but the enemies were prepared to take away judas. 30 Nevertheless, it was told judas, that he came unto him under deceit: therefore he feared him, and would not see his face no more. 31 When Nicanor perceived that his counsel was bewrayed, he went out to fight against judas beside “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Carphasalama. 32 Where there were slain of Nicanors host about five thousand men: so they 〈◊〉 unto the city of David. 33 Afterthis came Nicanor up unto mount Zion, and some of the Priests with the Elders of the people went forth of the San ctuarie to salute him peaceably, & to show him the burned offering that was offered for the King. 34 But he laughed at them, and mocked them and counted them profane, and spoke proudly. 35 And sworn in his wrath, saying, If judas & his host be not delivered now into mine hands, if ever I come again in safety, I will burned up this house. With that, went he out in great anger. 36 Then the Priests came in, and stood before the altar in the Temple, weeping, and saying. 37 For so much as thou, (oh Lord,) hast choose this House, that thy Name might be call led upon therein, and that it should be an house of prayer, and petition for thy people. 38 Be avenged of this man and his host, & let them beslaine by the sword remember their blasphemies, and suffer them not to continued. 39 ¶ When Nicanor was go from Jerusalem, he pitched his tent at Beth-horon and there an host met him out of Syria. 40 And judas pitched in “ Or, 〈◊〉. Adasa with three thousand men where judas prayed, saying. 41 (O Lord,) * because the messengers of King 2. King. 〈◊〉. 35. Senn acherib blasphemed thee, thy Angel 〈◊〉 1. 21. eccles. 48. 24. went for thee, and slew an hundredth, four isa. 37. 36. score, and five thousand of them. 2 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 19 42 So destroy thou this host before us to day, that all other may know that he hath spoken wickedly against thy Sanctuary & punish him according to his malice. 43 So the armies joined together in battle, the thirteenth day of the month Adar: but Nicanors host was discomfited, and he himself was first slain in the battle. 44 Now when his army saw that Nicanor was slain, they cast away their weapons and 〈◊〉. 45 But they pursued after then a days journey from Adasa unto Gasera, blowing an alarm with the trumpets after them. 46 So they came for the of all the towns of judea round about, and rushed upon them, and threw them from one to another, so that they all fell by the sword, & there was not one of them left. 47 Then they took the spoils, and the pray and smote of Nicanors head, and his right hand, which he held up so proudly: and brought it with them, and hanged them up afore jerusalem. 48 So the people rejoiced greatly, and kept that day as a day of great gladness. 49 And they ordained, to keep yearly that day on the thirteenth day of the month Adar. 50 Thus the land of juda was in resta little while. CHAP. VIII. 1 judas considering the power and policy of the Romans, maketh peace with them. 22 The conditions of mutual friendship sent to the jews. 1 IVdas herded also the fame of the Romans joseph Antigona 〈◊〉, chap. 18, that they were mighty, and valiant, and agreeable to all things that were required of them, and made peace with all that came unto them. 2 And that they were men of great power, and they told him of their battles, & their worthy acts, which they did among the “ Or, 〈◊〉. Galatians whom they had conquered & made to pay tribute, 3 And what they had done in the country of Spain: how that they had won there the mines of silver and gold. 4 And that by their counsel, and gentle behaviour they were rulers in every place, though the place was far from them, and that they had discomfited, and given great over throws to the Kings that came against them, from the uttermost part of the earth & that others gave them tribute every year 5 How they had also discomfited by battle Philippe and Perses Kings of the “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. Macedonians, and others, that rose against them, and how they over came them. 6 And how great Antiochus King of Asia that came against them in battle, having an hundredth and twenty elephants, with horse men: and charets, and a very great army, was discomfited by them. 7 And how they took him alive, and ordained him, with such as should reign after him, to pay a great tribute, & to give hostages, and a separate portion. 8 Even the country of India, and Media, and Lydia, and of his best countries, which they took of him and gave them to King Eumenes. 9 Again when it was told them that the Grecians were coming to destroy them, 10 They sent against them a captain, which gave them battle, and slew many of them, and took many prisoners with their wives and children, and spoiled them, & conquered their land, and destroyed their strong holds, and subdued them to be their bondmen unto this day: 11 Moreover, how they destroyed, & brought into subjection other kingdoms and yles, whosoever had withstand them. 12 But that they kept amity with their own friends, and those that stayed upon them: finally, that conquered kingdoms, both far and near, in so much that whosoever herded of their renown, was afraid of them. 13 For whom they would help to their kingdoms, those reigned, & whom they would, they put down: thus were they in most high authority. 14 Yet for all this that none of them ware a crown, neither was clothed in purple, to be magnified thereby. 15 But that they had ordained themselves a counsel, wherein three hundredth and twenty men consulted daily, and provided for the common affairs, to govern them well. 16 And that they committed their government to one man every year, who did rule over all their country, to whom every man was obedient: and there was neither ha' tread nor envy among them. 17 ¶ Then judas chose Eupolemus the son of john, (the son) of Accus, and jason, the son of Eleazar, and sent them unto Rome to make friendship, & mutual fellowship with them, 18 That they might take from them the yoke [for they saw that the kingdom of the Grecians would keep Israel in bondage.] 19 So they went unto Rome, which was a very great journey, & came into the “ Or, counsel. Senate where they spoke and said. 20 judas Maccabeus with his brethren, and the people of the jews hath sent us unto you, to make a bond of friendship, and peace with you, and you to register us as your partakers and friends. 21 And the matter pleased them. 22 And this is the copy of the epistle that they written in tables of brass and sent to Jerusalem, that they might have by them a memorial of the peace, and mutual fellowship. 23 Good success to the Romans, and to the people of the jews, by sea, and by land for ever, and the sword, and enemy be from them. 24 If there come first any war upon the Romans, or any of their friends throughout all their dominion. 25 The people of the jews shall help them, as the time shallbe appointed, with all their heart. 26 Also “ Or, the Romans they shall give nothing to them that come to fight for them, nor serve them with wheat nor weapons, nor money, nor ships as it pleaseth the Romans, but “ Or, the jews. they shall keep their covenants without taking any thing of them. 27 Likewise also ifwarre come first against the nation of the jews, the Romans shall help them with a good will, according as the time shallbe appointed them. 28 neither shall wheat be given unto them, that take their part, nor weapons, nor money nor ships, as it pleaseth the Romans, who will keep these covenants without deceit. 29 According to these articles the Romans made the bond with the people of the jews. 30 If after these points the one party, or the other will ade or diminish, they may do it, at their pleasures, and whatsoever they shall add, or take away, shallbe ratified. 31 And as touching the evil that Demetrius hath done unto the jews, we have written unto him, saying, Wherefore layest thou thy heavy yoke upon our friends, and confederates the jews? 32 If therefore they complain any more against thee, we will do them justice, and fight with thee by sea and by land. CHAP. IX. 1 After the death of Nicanor Demetrius sendeth his army against judas. 〈◊〉 judas in slain. 31 jonathan is put in the stead of his brother. 47 The battle between jonathan and Bacchides. 55 Alcimus is smitten with the palsy and dieth. 68 He cometh upon jonathan by the counsel of certain wicked persons, and is overcome. 70 The truce of jonathan with Bacchides. 1 IN the mean season when Demetrius had herded how Nicanor, and his host had given jeseph. Anti. the battle, he sent Bacchides, and Alcimus 12, Chap. 18. again into judea, & his “ Or, the right bor 〈◊〉. chief strength with them. 2 So they went for the by the way that is toward Galgala, and pitched their tents before Mesaloth which is in Arbelis, and wan it and show much people. 3 And in the first month of the hundredth, fifty and two year, they laid their siege against Jerusalem. 4 But they raised their camp, and came to Berea, with twenty thousand (foot) men two thousand horsemen. 5 Now judas had pitched his tent at “ Or, Laisa. Eleasa and three thousand choose men with him. 6 And when they saw, that the multitude of the army was great, they were sore afrai de, and many conveyed themselves out of the host, so that there abode no more of them, but eight hundredth men. 7 When judas saw that his host failest him and that he must needs fight, he was sore troubled in mind that he had no time to gather them together, and was discouraged. 8 Nevertheless, he said unto them that remained, Let us rise, and go up against our enemies, if peradventure we may be able to fight with them. 9 But they would have stayed him saying, We are not able: but let us rather favour lives turn back now, seeing our brethren are departed: for shall we fight against them, that are so few? 10 Then judas said, God forbidden, that we should do this thing, to He from them: if our time become, let us die manfully for our brethren, and let us not stain our honour. 11 Then the host removed out of the tents, and stood against them, who had divided their horsemen in to two troops, and they that threw with slings, and the archers marched in the forward, and they that fought in the forward, were all valiant men. 12 And Bacchides was in the right wing So the army drew near on bothesides, and blue the trumpets. 13 They of judas side blew the trumpets also, and the earth shaken at the noise of the armies: and the battle continued from morning to night. 14 And when judas saw that Bacchides and the strength of his army was on the right side, he took with him all the hardy men. 15 And broke the right wing, and followed upon them unto mount Azotus. 16 Now when they which were of the left wing, saw that the right wing was discomfited, they followed judas behind, and then that were with him hard at the heel's. 17 Then was there a fore battle: for many were slain of both the parties, 18 judas also himself was killed, and the remnant fled. 19 So jonathan and Simon took judas their brother, and buried him in his father sepulchre in the city of Modin. 20 And all the Israelites wept for him, & mourned greatly for him, and lamented many days, saying. 21 How is the valiantman fallen which delivered Israel! 22 Concerning the otherthings of judas both the battles and the valiant acts that he did, and of his worthiness, they are not written for they were very many. 23 ¶ Now after the death of 〈◊〉, wicked joseph Anti. 〈◊〉 came up in all the coasts of Israel, & 〈◊〉. Chap. 1. &. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 arose all such as gave themselves to iniquity, 24 In those days was there a very great famine in the land, and all the country gave over themselves with them. 25 And Bacchides did choose wicked men, and made them lords in the land. 26 These sought out, and made search for judas friends, and brought them unto Bacchi des, which avenged himself upon them, and mocked them. 27 And there came so great trouble in Israel, as was not since the time that no Prophet was seen among them. 28 Then came all judas friends together, and said unto jonathan. 29 Seeing thy brother judas is dead, and there is none like him to go forth against our enemies, even against Bacchides, and “ Or, against the enemies of our nation. against them of our nation that are enemies unto us. 30 Therefore, this day we choose thee that thou mayst be our prince and captain in his place to order our battle. 31 So jonathan took the governance upon him at the same time, and druled in stead of his brother judas. 32 But when Bacchides knew it: he sought for to slay him. 33 Then jonathan and Simon his brother, 〈◊〉 that, fled into the wilderness of Thecua with all their company, and pitched their tents by the water pool of Asphar. 34 Which when Bacchides understood, he came over jordan with all his host upon the Sabbath day. 35 [Now had jonathan sent his brother (john) a captain of the people, to pray his friends the Nabathites, that they would keep their baggage which was much. 36 But the children of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Ambri came out of Me daba, and took john, and all that he had, and when they had taken it, went their way 37 After this came word unto jonathan, and to Simon his brother, that the children of Ambrimade a great marriage, and brought the bride from “ Or, 〈◊〉. Medaba with great pomp: for she was daughter to one of the noblest princes of Canaan. 38 Therefore they remembered john their brother, and went up, and hide themselves under the covert of the mountain. 39 So they lift up their eyes, and looked, and be hold, there was a great noise, and much 〈◊〉: then the bridegroom came forth, and his friends and his brethren met them with timbrels, and instruments of music, and many weapons. 40 Then jonathans' men that lay in ambush rose up against them, and slew many of them, and the remnant fled into the mountains so that they took all their spoils 41 Thus the marriage was turned to mourning, and the noise of their melody into lamentation. 42 And so when they had avenged the blood of their brother, they are turned again unto jordan. 43 When Bacchides herded this, he came unto the border of jordan with a great power upon the Sabbath day.] 44 Then jonathan said unto his company, Let us rise now, and fight against our enemies, for it is not to day as intime past. 45 Behold, the battle is before us, and behind us, and the water of jordan on this side and that side, and the marise, and forest, so that there is no place for us to turn a side. 46 Wherefore cry now unto heaven that you may be delivered from the power of your enemies: so they joined battle. 47 Then jonathan stretched out his hand to smite Bacchides: but he turned aside from him and recoiled. 48 Then jonathan, and they that were with him, leapt into 〈◊〉, and swimmed over unto the further bank, but the otherwolde not pass through 〈◊〉 after them. 49 So in that day were slain of Bacchides side about a thousand men. 50 Then he turned to again to Jerusalem, and built up the strong cities in juda, as the ca 〈◊〉 of jericho, and Emmaus, and Bethoron and Bethel, and Thamnatha, Pharathovi, & Tepho, with high walls, with gates, and with bars. 51 And set garrisons in them, that they might use their malice upon Israel. 52 He fortified also the city Beth-sura, and Gazara, and the castle, and set a garrison in them with provision of victuals. 53 He took also the chiefest men's sons in the country for hostages, and put them in the castle at Jerusalem to be kept. 54 ¶ afterward in the hundredth, 〈◊〉 and three year, in the 〈◊〉 month, Alcimus commanded, that the walls of the inner court of the Sanctuary should be destroyed and he pulled down the monuments of the Prophets, and began to destroy them. 55 But at the same time Alcimus was plagued, and his enterprises 〈◊〉 hindered, and his mouth was stopped for he was smitten with a palsy, and cold no more speak, nor give order concerning his house. 56 Thus died Alcimus with a great torment at the same time. 57 And when Bacchides saw, that Alcimus was dead, he turned again to the King, & so the land of juda was in rest two years. 58 Then all the ungodly men held a counsel saying, Behold, jonathan and his company devil at ease, and without care: wherefore let us bring Bacchides hither, and he will take them all in one night. 59 So they went and consulted with him. 60 Who arose and came with a great host: and sent letters privily to his adherentes which were in judea, to take jonathan, & those that were with him: but they cold not, for their counsel was known unto them. 61 And “ Or, jonathan. they took fifty men of the country, which were the chief workers of this wickedness, and slew them. 62 ¶ Then jonathan and Simon with their company departed unto “ Or, Bethbassen. Beth-basin which is in the wilderness, and repaired the decay thereof, and made it strong. 63 When Bacchides knew this, he gathered all his host, and sent word to them that were of judea. 64 Then came he and laid siege to Beth-basin, and fought against it a long season, and made instruments of war. 65 But jonathan had left his brother Simon in the city, and went forth into the country, and came with a certain number. 66 And slew “ Or, 〈◊〉. Odomeras' and his brethren and the children of Phasiron in their tents: so he began to slay, and increased in power. 67 Simon also and his company went out of the city, and burned up the instruments of war. 68 And fought against Bacchides, and discomfited him, and vexed him sore, so that his counsel and journey was in vain. 69 Wherefore he was very wroth at the wicked men, that gave him counsel to come into the country, and slew many of them, and purposed to return into his own country. 70 Whereof when jonathan had knowledge, he sent ambassadors ours unto him, to entreat of peace with him, and that the prisoners should be delivered. 71 Which thing he accepted, and did according to his desire, and made an oath, that he would never do him harm all the days of his life. 72 So he restored unto him the prisoners that he had taken afore time out of the land of Judah, and so returned, and went into his own land, neither did he come any more into their borders. 73 Thus the sword ceased from Israel, and Io nathan dwelled at Machmas, and began there to govern the people, and destroyed the un godly men out of Israel. CHAP. X. 4 Demetrius desireth to have peace with jonathan 18 Alexander also desireth peace with the jews. 48 Alexander maketh war against 〈◊〉. 50 Demetrius is slain 51 The friendship of Ptolemeus and Alexander. 1 IN the hundredth and three score year came josep. 〈◊〉. 13. Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. Alexander the son of Antiochus Epiphanes, and tonke Ptolemais, and they received him, and there he reigned. 2 Now when Demetrius the King herded it, he gathered an exceeding great host, and went forth against him to fight. 3 Also Demetrius sent letters unto jonathan, with loving words, as though he would prefer him. 4 For he said, We will first make peace with him, before he join with Alexander against us. 5 ells he will remember all the evil that we have done against him, and against his brethren and his nation. 6 And so he gave jonathan leave to gather an host, and to prepare weapons, and to be confederate with him, and commanded the hostages that were in the castle, to be delivered unto him. 7 ¶ Then came jonathan to Jerusalem, and read the letters in the audience of all the people, 〈◊〉 of them that were in the castle. 8 Therefore they were sore afraid, because they herded that the King had given him licence to gather an army. 9 So they that were of the castle, delivered the hostages unto jonathan, who restored them to their parents. 10 jonathan also dwelled at jerusalem, and begun to build, and 〈◊〉 the city. 11 And he commanded the workmen to build the walls, and the mount Zion round about with he wen stone, to sortifie it: and so they did. 12 Then the strangers that were in the castles which Bacchides had made fled. 13 So that every man left his place, and went into his own country. 14 Only at Beth-sura remained 〈◊〉 which had forsaken the Law and the commandments: for it was their refuge. 15 ¶ Now when King Alexander had herded of the promises that Demetrius had made unto jonathan: and when it was told him of the battles and nobles acts, which he and his brethren had done, and of the pains that they had endured. 16 He said, Might we find such a man now therefore we will make hymour friend and confederate. 17 Upon this he written a letter, and sent it unto him, with these words, saying. 18 King Alexander to his brother jonathan, sendeth 〈◊〉. 19 We have herded of thee, that thou art a very valiant man, and worthy to be our friend. 20 Wherefore this day we ordain thee to be the high Priest of thy nation, and to be called the King's friend: and he sent him a purple rob, and a “ Or, 〈◊〉. crown of gold, that thou “ Or, take on: 〈◊〉. mayst consider what is for our profit, and keep friendship toward us. 21 So in the seventh month of the hundredth and three score year, upon the seast day of the tabernacles, jonathan put on the holy garment, and gathered an host, and prepared many weapons. 22 ¶ Which when Demetrius herded, he was joseph. Antiq. 〈◊〉 Chap 3 marvelous sorry, and said. 23 What have we done, that Alexander hath 〈◊〉 us in getting the friendship of the 〈◊〉 for his strength? 24 Yet will I writ and exhort them, and promise them dignities and rewards, that they may help me. 25 Whereupon he written unto them these words, King 〈◊〉 unto the nations of the jews sendeth greeting. 26 We have herded that you have kept your covenant toward us, and continued in our friendship, and have not joined with our enemies, whereof we are glad. 27 Now therefore remain still, and keep fidelity toward us, and we will recompense you for the good things that you have done for us 28 And will release you of many charges, and give you rewards. 29 And now I discharge for your sake all the jews from tributes, and free you from the customs of salt, and the crown taxes, and from the third part of the seed. 30 And from the half of the fruit of the trees which is mine own duty, I so release them that from this day forth, none shall take any thing of the land of juda, or of the three governments which are added there unto as of Samaria and of Galilee, a And of the country beyond jor den, as josephus 〈◊〉. from this day forth for evermore. 31 jerusalem also with all things belonging thereto, shallbe holy and free from the tenths and tributes. 32 Also I release the power of the castle which is at Jerusalem, and give it unto the high Priest, that he may set in it such men, as he shall to keep it. 33 moreover I freely deliver every one of the jews that were taken away prisoners out of the land of juda through out all my realm, and every one of them shallbe free from tributes, yea, even their cattle. 34 And all the feasts, and Sabbaths, and new moons, and the days appointed and the thredays before the feast, and the three days after the feast, shallbe days of freedom and liberty for all the jews in my realm. 35 So that (in them) no man shall have power to do any thing, or to vex any of them in any manner of cause. 36 Also thirty thousand of the jews shallbe written up in the King's host, and have their wages payeth them as appertaineth to all them that are of the King's army: and of them shallbe ordain certain to keep the King's strong holds. 37 And some of them shallbe set over the Kings most secret affairs, and their governors and their princes shallbe of themselves, and they shall live after their own laws, as the King hath commanded in the land of juda. 38 And the three governments that are added unto judea from the country of Samaria shallbe joined unto judea, and they shallbe as under one, and obey none other power, but the high Priest. 39 And I give Ptolemais and the borders thereof unto the Sanctuary at Jerusalem, for the necessary expenses of the holy things. 40 Moreover, I will give every year fifteen thousand sickles of silver of the King's revenues out of the places appertaining unto me. 41 And all the overplus which they have not paid for things due, as they did in the former years, from hence for the they shall give it toward the works of the Temple. 42 And besides this, the five thousand sickles of silver which they received yearly of the account appointed for the intertein ement of the Sanctuary, these years passed, even these things shallbe released because they appertain to the Priests that minister. 43 Item, whosoever they be that flee unto the Temple at Jerusalem, or within the liberties thereof, and are indebted to the King for any manner of thing, they shallbe pardoned, and all that they have in my realm. 44 For the building also and repairing of the works of the Sanctuary, expenses shall be given of the King's revenues. 45 And for the making of the walls of Jerusalem, and fortifying it round about that the holds in judea may be built up, shall also the costs be given out of the King's revenues. 46 ¶ But when jonathan and the people herded these words, they gave no credit unto them, neither received them: for they remembered the great wickedness that he had done in Israel, and how sore he had vexed them. 47 Wherefore they agreed unto Alexander: for he was the first that had entreated of true peace with them, and so were confederate with him always. 48 Then gathered King Alexander a great host, and camped over against Demetrius. 49 So the two Kings joined battle, but Demetrius trius host fled, and Alexander pursued him, and prevailed against them. 50 So that sore battle continued till the sun went down, and Demetrius was slain the same day. 51 ¶ Then Alexander sent ambassadors unto joseph. Antiq. 〈◊〉 Chap. 5. Ptolemeus the King of Egypt with these words, saying. 52 For so much as I am come again to my realm, and am set in the throne of my fathers and have got the dominion, and have destroyed Demetrius, and enjoy my country. 53 Seeing that I have even given him the battle, and he and his army is discomfited by me, and I sit in the throne of his kingdom. 54 Let us now make friendship together, and give me now thy daughter to wife: so shall I be thy son in law, and give thee rewards, and unto her things according to thy dignity 55 Then Ptolemeus the King gave answer, saying, happy be the day, wherein thou art come again unto the land of thy fathers, and sittest in the throne of their kingdom. 56 Now therefore will I fulfil thy writings but meet me at Ptolemais that we may se one an other, and that I may make thee my son in law, according to thy desire. 57 So Ptolemeus went out of Egypt with his daughter Cleopatra, and came unto Ptolemais in the hundredth threescore and two year. 58 Where King Alexander met him, and he gave unto him his daughter Cleopatrus, and married them at Ptolemais with great glory, as the manner of Kingsis. 59 ¶ Then written King Alexander unto jonathan, that he should come and meet him. 60 So he went honourably unto Ptolemais, and there he met the two Kings, and gave them great presents of silver and gold, & to their friends, and found favour in their sight. 61 And there assembled certain pestilent fellows of Israel, & wicked men to accuse him but the King would not hear them, 62 And the King commanded that they should take of the garments of jonathan, & cloth him in purple: and so they did: and the King appointed him to sit by him, 63 And said unto his princes, Go with him into the mids of the city, and make a proclamation, that no man complain against him of any matter, and that no man trouble him for any manner of cause. 64 So when his accusers saw his honour according as it was proclaimed, & that he was clothed in purple, they fled all away. 65 And the King preferred him to honour, and written him among his chief friends, & made him a duke, and partaker of his dominion. 66 Thus jonathan returned to jerusalem with peace and gladness. 67 ¶ In the hundredth, three score & five year came Demetrius the son of Demetrius from Creta into his father's land. 68 Whereof when King Alexander herded, he was very sorry, and returned unto Antiochia. 69 The Demetrius appointed Apollonius the governor of Celosyria, who gathered a great host, and camped in jamnia, and sent unto jonathan the high Priest, saying, 70 Darest thou, being but alone, lift up thyself against us? and I am laughed at, & reproached, because of thee: now therefore why dost thou vaunt thyself against us in the mountains? 71 Now then if thou trust in thy own strength, come down to us into the plain field & there let us try the matter together: for I have the strength of cities. 72 Ask and learn who I am, and they shall take my part: and they shall tell thee that your foot is notable to stand before our face: for thy fathers have benet wise chased in their own land. 73 And now how will't thou be able to abide so great an host of horsemen and footmen in the plain, where is neither stone, norrocke, nor place to flee unto? 74 When jonathan herded the words of Apol lonius, he was moved in his mind: wherefore he closeten thousand men, and went out of jerusalem, and Simon his brother met him for to help him. 75 And he pitched his tents at joppes: but they shut him out of the city: for Apollonius garrison was in joppes. 76 Then they fought against it, and they that were in the city, for very fear let him in so jonathan won joppes. 77 Apollonius hearing of this, took three thousand horsemen with a great host (of foot) men and went to ward Azotus, as though he would go forward, & came immediately into the plain field, because he had so many horsemen, and put his trust in them. 78 So jonathan followed upon him to Azotus, and the army skirmished with his arrear band. 79 For Apollonius had left a thousand horsemen behind them in ambush. 80 And jonathan knew that there was an am ambushment behind him, and though they had compassed in his host, and shot darts at the people from the morning to the evening, 81 Yet the people stood still, as jonathan had commanded them, till their horses were weary. 82 Then brought Simon forth his host, and set them against the band: but the horses were weary, and he 〈◊〉 them, and they fled: so the horsemen were scattered in the field, 83 And they fled to Azotus, and came into the temple of Dagon their Idol, that they might there save them 〈◊〉. 84 But jonathan set fire upon Azotus and all the cities round about it, & took their spoils, and burned with fire the temple of Dagon with all them that were fled into it. 85 Thus were slain & burned about eight thou sand men. 86 So jonathan removed the host from thence, and camped by Ascalon, where the men of the city came forth, and met him with great honour. 87 After this went jonath an and his host again to jerusalem with great spoils. 88 And when King Alexander herded these things he began to do jonathan more honour, 89 And sent him a collar of gold, as the use is to be given unto such as are of the King's blood: he gave him also Accaron, with the borders thereof in possession. CHAP. XI. 3 The dissension between Ptolemeus and Alexander his some ne in law. 17 〈◊〉 death of Alexander. 19 Demetrius reigneth altar the death of Ptolemeus. 22 Zion is 〈◊〉 ed of jonathan, 42 Demetrius seeing that no man resisted him, sendeth his army again. 54 〈◊〉 moveth Antiochus against Demetrius. joseph Antiq. 〈◊〉. chap 7. 1 ANd the King of Egypt gathered a great host, like the 〈◊〉 that lieth upon the sea shoot, and many ships, and went about through deceit to obtain the kingdom of Alexander, and to join it unto his own realm. 2 Upon this he went into Syria with friendly words, and was let into the cities, and men came forth to meet him: for King Alexander had commanded them to meet him, be cause he was his father in Law. 3 Now when he entered into the city of Ptolemais, he left bands and garrisons in every city. 4 And when he came near to Azotus, they showed him the temple of Dagon that was burned, and Azotus, and the suburbs there of that were destroyed, and the bodies cast abroad, & them that he had burned in the bat tell: for they had made heaps of them by the way where he should pass. 5 And they told the King what jonathan had done, to the intent they might get him evil will: but the King held his peace. 6 And jonathan met the King with great honour at joppes, where they saluted one another, and lay there. 7 So when jonathan had go with the King unto the water that was called Eleutherus, he turned again to jerusalem. 8 So King Ptolemeus gate the dominion of the cities by the sea unto Seleucia upon the sea coast, imagining wicked counsels against Alexander, 9 ¶ And scent ambassadors unto King Demetrius, saying, Come, let us make a league between us, and I will give thee my daughter, which Alexander hath, and thou shalt reign in thy father's kingdom. 10 For I repent that I gave Alexander my daughter: for he goeth about to slay me. 11 Thus he sclandered Alexander, as one that should desire his realm. 12 And he took his daughter from him, & gave her unto Demetrius, and forsook Alexander, so that their hatred was openly known. 13 Then Ptolemeus came to Autiochia, where he set two crowns upon his own head, of Asia and of Egypt. 14 In the mean season was King Alexander in Cilicia for they that dwelled in those places had rebelled against him: 15 But when Alexander herded it, he came to war against him, and Ptolemeus brought for the his host, and met him with a mighty power and put him to flight. 16 Then fled Alexander into Arabia, there to be defended: so Ptolemeus was exalted. 17 And Zabdiel the Arabian smote of Alexander's head, & sent it unto Ptolemeus. 18 But the third dáy after King Ptolemeus died and they that were in the holds, were slain one of another. 19 And Demetrius reigned in the hundredth, three score and seventh year. 20 ¶ At the same time gathered jonathan them that were in judea, to say siege unto the castle, which was at jerusalem, and they made many instruments of war against it. 21 Then went there certain ungodly [which hated their own people] unto King (Demetrius,) and told him that jonathan besieged the castle. 22 So when he herded it, he was angry, and immediately came unto Ptolemais, and written unto, that he should say no more siege unto it, but that he should meet him & speak with him at Ptolemais in all haste. 23 Nevertheless when jonathan herded this, he commanded to besiege it: he chose also certain of the Elders of Israel, and the Priest, & put himself in danger, 24 And took with him silver and gold, and, and diverse presents, and went to Ptole mais unto the King, and found favour in his sight. 25 And though certain ungodly men of his own nation had made complaints upon him, 26 Yet the King entreated him as his predecessers had done, and promoted him in the sight of all his friends, 27 And confirmed him in the high priesthood with all the honourable things, that he had afore, and made him his chief friend. 28 jonathan also desired the King, that he would make judea free with the three governments and the country of Samaria, and (jonathan) promised him three hundredth talents. 29 Where unto the King consented & gave jonathan writing of the same, containing these words, 30 KING DEMETRIUS unto his brother jonathan, and to the nation of the jews sendeth greeting. 31 We sand you here a copy of the letter, which we did writ unto our cousin Lasthenes concerning you, that you should see it. 32 King Demetrius unto Lasthenes his father sendeth greeting. 33 For the faithfulness that our friends the nation of the jews keep unto us, and for their good will towards us we are ditermined to do them good. 34 Wherefore we assign to them the coasts of judea with the three governments Apherema, and Lydda, and Ramathe [which are added unto judea from the country of Samaria] and all that appertaineth to all them that sacrifice in jerusalem: both concerning the payments which the King took yearly afore time, both for the fruits of the earth, & for the fruits of the trees. 35 As for the other things appertaining unto us of the tenths & tributes, which were due unto us, and the customs of salt, & crown taxes, which were paid unto us, we discharge them of all from hence for the. 36 And nothing hereof shallbe revoked from this time for the and forever. 37 Therefore see that you make a copy of these things, and deliver it unto jonathan, that it may be set up upon the holy mount in an open place. 38 After this when Demetrius the King saw that his land was in rest, and that no resistance was made against him, he sent away all his host, every man to his own place, except certain bands of strangers, whom he brought from the yles of the heathen: where fore all his father's host hated him. 39 Now was there one Tryphon, that had been of Alexander's part afore, which when he saw that all the host murmured against Demetrius, he went to “ Or, Emalevel. Simalcue the Arabian, that brought up Antiochus the son of Alexander. 40 And lay sore upon him, to deliver him this young Antiochus, that he might reign in his father's stead: he told him also what great evil Demetrius had done, and how his men of war hated him, and he remained there along season. 41 Also jonathan sent unto King Demetrius to drive them out which were in the castle at Jerusalem, and those that were in the fortresses: for they fought against Israel. 42 So Demetrius sent unto jonathan, saying, I will not only do these things for thee and thy nation, but if opportunie serve, I will honour thee and thy nation. 43 Now therefore thou shalt do me a pleasure, if thou will't sand me men to help me: for all mine army is go from me. 44 So jonathan sent him three thousand strong men unto Antiochia, and they came unto the King: wherefore the King was very glad at their coming. 45 ¶ But they that were of the city, even an 〈◊〉 dreth, and twenty thousand men, gathered them together in the mids of the city, and would have slain the King. 46 But the King sled into the palace, and the ci tizens kept the streets of the city, and began to fight. 47 Then the King called to the jews for help, which came to him altogether, and went abroad through the city. 48 And slew the same day an hundredth thousand, and set fire upon the city, and took ma ny spoils in that day, & delivered the King. 49 So when the citizens saw that the jews had got the upper hand of the city, and that they themselves were disappointed of their purpose, they made their supplication unto the King, saying. 50 “ Or, give us the 〈◊〉 hand. Grant us 〈◊〉, and let the jews cease from vexing us and the city. 51 So they cast away their weapons, and made peace, and the jews were greatly honoured before the King, and before all that were in his realm, and they came again to Jerusalem with great prey. 52 Then King Demetrius sat in the throne of his kingdom, and had peace in his land. 53 Nevertheless he dissembled in all that ever he spoke, and withdrew himself from jonathan, neither did he reward him according to the benefits which he had done for him, but troubled him very sore. 54 ¶ After returned Tryphon with the young child Antiochus, which reigned, and was crowned. 55 Then there gathered unto him all the men of war, whom Demetrius had scattered, and they fought against him, who fled and turned his back. 56 So Tryphon took the “ Or, 〈◊〉 beasts, and wan Antiochia. 57 And young Antiochus written unto jonathan, saying, I appoint thee to the chief Priest, and make thee ruler over the four governments, that thou mayst be a friend of the Kings. 58 Upon this he sent him golden vessels to be served in, and gave him leave to drink in gold, and to wear purple, and to have a collar of gold. 59 He made his brother Simon also captain from the coasts of Tyrus unto the borders of Egypt. 60 Then 〈◊〉 went forth and passed through the cities beyond the flood, and all the men of war of Syria gathered unto him for to help him: so he came unto Ascalon, and they of the city received him honourably 61 And from thence went he unto Gaza: but they of Gaza shut him out: wherefore be laid siege unto it: and burned the suburbs there of with fire, and spoilt them. 62 Then they of Gaza made supplication unto lonathan, and he made peace with them, and took of the sons of the chief men for hostages, and sent them to 〈◊〉, and went through the country unto Damascus. 63 And when 〈◊〉 herded that 〈◊〉 princes were come into Cades, which is in Galilee, with a great host, purposing to drive him out of the country. 64 He came against them, and left Simon his brother in the country. 65 And Simon besieged Beth-sura, and fought against it along season, and shut it up. 66 So they desired to have peace with him, which he granted them, and afterward put them out from thence, and took the city, and set a garrison in it. 67 Then jonathan with his host came to the water of Genesar, and betimes in the morning came to the plain of Azor. 68 And behold the hosts of the “ Or, 〈◊〉. strangers met him in the plain, and had laid ambushments for him in the mountains. 69 So that when they came against them, the ambushment rose out of their places and skirmished. 70 So that all that were of jonathans' side, fled: and there was not one of them left, except Mattathias the son of “ Or, 〈◊〉. Absalomus, and judas the son of Calphi the captains of the host. 71 Then jonathan rend his clotheses, and cast earth upon his head, and prayed. 72 And turned again to them to 〈◊〉, and put them to flight, so that they flcd away. 73 Now when his own men that were fled, saw this, they turned again unto him, and helped him to follow after all unto their tents at Cades, and there they camped. 74 So there were slain of the strangers the same day about three thousand men, and jonathan turned again to Jerusalem. CHAP. XII. 1 jonathan sendeth ambassadors to Rome. 2 And to the people of Sparta, to 〈◊〉 their covenant of friendship 20 jonathan putteth to flight the princes of Demetrius. 40 Tryphon taketh jonathan by deceit. joseph. Antiq. 13. 1 Ionathan now seeing that the time was meet chap. 8. for him, chose certain men, and sent them unto Rome, to establish and renew the friendship with them. 2 He sent letters also unto “ Or, Lacedæmonians. the Spartians and to other places, for the same purpose. 3 So they went unto Rome, and entered into the Senate, and said, jonathan the high Priest and the nation of the jews sent us unto you, for to renew friendship with you, and the bond of love, as in times past. 4 So the (Romans) gave them free passports, that men should lead them home, into the land of juda peaceably. 5 ¶ AND THIS is the copy of the letters that jonathan written unto the Spartians. 6 jonathan the high Priest with the Elders of the nation, and the Priests, and the rest of the people of the jews, sand greeting unto the Spartians their brethren. 7 Heretofore were letters sent unto Onias the joseph. Antiq. 12. high Priest, from “ Or, Darius. Arius, which then reigned chap 5. among you, that you would be our brethren, as the copy here under written specifieth. 8 〈◊〉 Onias entreated the ambassador hono rably, and received the letters: wherein there was mention made of the bond of love and friendship. 9 But as for us, we need no such writings: for we have the holy books in our hands for comfort. 10 Nevertheless we thoghtit good to sand unto you, for the renewing of the brotherhood and friendship, jest we should be strange unto you: for it is long since the time that you sent unto us. 11 Wherefore we remember you at all seasons continually, and in the feasts and other days appointed when we offer sacrifices and prayers, as it is meet and convenient to think upon our brethren. 12 And we rejoice at your prosperous estate. 13 And though we have been environed with great troubles and wars, so that the kings round about us have fought against us. 14 Yet would we not be grievous unto you, nor to other of our confederates and friends in these wars. 15 For we have had help from heaven, that hath soccoured us, and we are delivered from our enemies, and our enemies are subdued. 16 Yet have we choose Numenius (the son) of Antiochus, and Antipater (the son) of jason, and sent them unto the Romans, for to renew the former friendship with them, and league. 17 We commanded them also to go unto you, and to salute you, and to deliver you our letters, concerning the renewing of our brotherhood. 18 And now you shall do us a pleasure to give us an answer of these things. 19 ¶ And this was the copy of the letters which Arius the King of Sparta sent unto Onias. 20 THE KING of the Spartians unto Onias the high Priest sendeth greeting. 21 It is found in writing, that the Spartians and jews are brethren, and come out of the generation of Abraham. 22 And now for so much as this is come to our knowledge, you shall do well, to writ unto us of your prosperity. 23 As for us, we have written unto you, that your cattle and goods are ours, and ours are yours: these things have we commanded to be showed unto you. 24 ¶ Now when jonathan herded, that Demetrius princes were come to fight against him with a greater host than afore. 25 He went from Jerusalem, and met them in the land of Hamath: for he gave them not space to come into his own country. 26 And he sent spies unto their tents, which came again, and told him, that they were appointed to come upon him in the night. 27 Wherefore, when the sun was go down jonathan commanded his men to watch, and to be in arms ready to fight all the night, and sent watchmen round about the host. 28 But when the adversaries herded that jonathan was ready with his men to the battle, they feared, and trembled in their hearts, and kindled fires in their tents, and fled away. 29 Nevertheless jonathan and his company knew it not till the morning: or they saw the fires burning. 30 Then jonathan followed upon them, but he could not overtake them: for they were go over the flood Eleutherus. 31 So jonathan turned to the Arabians, which were called Zabedei, and slew them, and took their spoil. 32 He proceeded further also, and came unto Damascus, and were through all the country. 33 But Simon his brother went for thee, and came to Ascalon and to the next holds, departing unto joppes, and wan it. 34 For he herded that they would deliver the hold to them that took Demetrius part: wherefore he set a garrison there to keep it. 35 ¶ After this came jonathan home, and called the Elders of the people together, and devised with them for to build up the strong holds in 〈◊〉. 36 And to make the walls of Ierusalem hire, and to make a great mount betwixt the castle and the city, for to separate it from the city, that it might be alone, and that men should neither buy, nor sell in it. 37 So they came together to build up the city: for part of the brickwall upon the break of the East side was fallen down, and they repaired it, and called it Caphenatha. 38 Simon also set up Adida in Sephela, & made it strong with gates and bars. 39 ¶ In the mean time Tryphon purposed to joseph Antiq. 13. reign in Asia, and to be crowned when he Chap. 9 had slain the King Antiochus. 40 But he was afraid that jonathan would not suffer him, but fight against him: wherefore he went about to take jonathan, and to kill him: so he departed, and came unto Bethsan. 41 Then went jonathan for the against him to the battle with forty thousand choose men and came unto Bethsan. 42 But when Tryphon saw that jonathan came with so great an host, he dared not lay hand upon him, 43 But received him honourably, and comen dead him unto all his friends, and gave him rewards, and commanded his men of war to be as obedient unto him as to himself, 44 And said unto jonathan, Why hast thou caused this people, to take such travail, seeing there is no war between us? 45 Therefore sand them now home again, & 〈◊〉 certain men to wait upon thee, and come thou with me to Ptolemais: for I will give it thee, with the other strong holds, and the other garrisons, and all them that have the charge of the common affairs: so will I return, and depart: for this is the cause of my coming. 46 jonathan believed him, and did as he said, & sent away his host, which went into the 〈◊〉 of juda. 47 And retained but three thousand with him, where of he sent two thousand into Galilee, and one thousand went with himself. 48 Now assoon as jonathan entered into 〈◊〉, they of 〈◊〉 is shut the gates, and took him, and slew all them with the sword that came in with him. 49 Then sent Tryphon an host of footmen, & horsemen into Galilee, & into the great plain, to destroy all jonathans' company. 50 But when they knew that jonathan was taken, and slain, & those that were with him they encouraged one another, and came forth against them ready to the battle. 51 But when they which followed upon them, saw that it was a matter of life, they turned back again. 52 By this means all they came into the land of juda peaceably, and bewailed jonathan and them that were with him, and feared greatly, and all Israel made great lamentation. 53 For all the heathen that were round about them sought to destroy them. 54 For they said, Not we have they no captain, nor any man to help them therefore let us now fight against them, & root out their memory from among men. CHAP. XIII. 1 After jonathan was taken, Simon is choose captain. 17. Tryphon, taking his children, and money for the redemption of jonathan, killeth him and his children. 31 Tryphon killeth Antiochus, and 〈◊〉 the rea me. 36 De metrius taketh 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉. 43 Simon winneth Gaz 50 He possesseth the tower of Zion. 53 He maketh his son john captain. 1 NOw when Simon herded that Tryphon gathered joseph Anti. 13. a great host to come into the 〈◊〉 chap. 9 of juda, and to destroy it, 2 And saw that the people was in great trembling and fear, he came up to jerusalem, and gathered the people together. 3 And gave them exhortation, saying, You know what great things I, and my brethren, and my father's house have done for the Law, & the Sanctuary, and the battles, & troubles that we have seen. 4 By reason whereof all my brethren are slain for Israel's sake, and I am left alone. 5 Now therefore God forbid, that I should spare mine own life in any time of trouble for I am not better than my brethren. 6 But I will avenge my nation, and the Sanctuary, and our wives, and our children: for all the heathen are gathered together to destroy us of very malice. 7 In hearing these words the hearts of the people were kindled, 8 So that they cried with a loud voice, saying, Thou shalt be our captain instead of Iudas and jonathan thy brethren. 9 Fight thou our battles, and whatsoever thou commandest us, we will do it. 10 ¶ So he gathered all the men of war, making haste to finish the walls of jerusalem, and fortified it round about. 11 Then sent he jonathan the son of Absalonius with a great host unto joppes, which drove them out that were therein, & remained there himself. 12 Tryphon also removed, from Ptolemais with a great army, to come into the land of juda, & jonathan was with him as 〈◊〉. 13 And Simon pitched his tents at “ Or, Addus. Addidis upon the open plain. 14 But when Tryphon knew that Simon stood up in stead of his brother jonathan, and that he would fight against him, he sent messengers unto him, saying, 15 Where as we have kept jonathan thy brother, it is for money that he is owing in the King's account concerning the business that he had in hand. 16 Wherefore sand now an hundredth talents of silver, and his two sons for hostages, that when he is let forth, he will not turn 〈◊〉 us, and we will sand him again. 17 Nevertheless Simon knew that he dissembled in his words, yet commanded he the money & children to be delivered unto him jest he should be in greater hatred of the people of Israel. 18 Who might have said, Because he sent him not the money and the children, therefore is jonathan dead. 19 So he sent the children and an hundredth 〈◊〉 lents: but he dissembled, and would not let jonathan go. 20 ¶ afterward came Tryphon into the land to destroy it, and wentrounde about by the way, that leadeth unto Adora: but where soever they went, thither went Simon and his host. 21 Now they that were in the castle, sent messengers unto Tryphon, that he should make haste to come by the wilderness, and to sand them victuals. 22 So Tryphon made ready all his horsemen: but the same night fallen a very great snow, so that he came not, because of the snow: but he removed and went into the country of Galaad. 23 And when he came near to Bascama, he slay jonathan and he was buried there. 24 So Tryphon returned, & went into his own land. 25 ¶ Then sent Simon to take the bones of jonathan his brother, and they buried him in Modin his father's cities. 26 And all Israel be wailed him with great lamentation, and mourned for him very long. 27 And Simon made upon the sepulchre of his father and his brethren, a building high to look unto, of he wenstone behind and before, 28 And set up seven pillars upon it, one against another, for his father, his mother, and four brethren, 29 And set great pillars round about them, and set arms upon the pillars for a perpetual me morie, and carved ships beside the arms, that they might be seen of men sailing in the sea. 30 This sepulchre which he made at Modin, standeth yet unto this day. joseph 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 10. 31 ¶ Now as Tryphon went forth with the young King Antiochus, he slew him traitorously, 32 And reigned in his stead, and crowned himself King of Asia, and brought a great plague upon the land. 33 Simon also built up the castles of judea, & compassed them about with high towers, & great walls, even with towers, and gates and bars, and laid up victuals in the strong holds. 34 Moreover Simon chose certain men and sent them to King Demetrius, that he would discharge the land: for all Tryphons doings were robberies. 35 Whereupon Demetrius the King answered him, and written unto him after this manner, 36 DEMETRIUS the King unto Simon the high Priest, and the friend of Kings, and to the Elders and to the nation of the 〈◊〉 sendeth greeting. 37 The golden crown, and “ Or, collar, or, ban 〈◊〉: in Greek Baineu, or 〈◊〉 precious stone that you sent unto us, have we received, and are ready to make a steadfast peace with you, & to writ unto the officers, to release you of the things wherein we made you free. 38 So the things that we have granted you, shallbe stable: the strong holds which you have builded, shallbe your own. 39 Also we forgive the oversights, and faults committed unto this day, and the crown tax that you aught us: and where as was any other tribute in jerusalem, it shallbe now no tribute. 40 And they that are meet among you to be wri ten with our men, let them be written up, that there may be peace between us. 41 Thus the yoke of the heathen was taken from Israel in the hundredth, and seventy year, 42 And the people of Israel began to writ in their letters, and public instruments, IN THE FIRST year of Simon, the high & chief Priest, governor, and prince of the jews. 43 In those days Simon camped against Gaza and besieged it round about, where he set up an engine of war, and approached near the city, and betatowre, and took it. 44 So 〈◊〉 that were in the engine, leapt into the city, and there was great trouble in the city, 45 In so much that the people of the city rend their clotheses, and climbed up upon the walls with their wives, and children, & cried with a loud voice, beseeching Simon to grant them peace, saying, 46 Deal not with us according to our wickedness, but according to thy mercy. 47 Then Simon pitied them, and would fight no more against them, but put them out of the city, and cleansed the houses wherein the idols were, and so entered thereunto with psalms and thanksgiving. 48 So when he had cast all the filthiness out, he set such men in it as kept the Law, and fortified it, and builded there a dwelling place for himself. 49 Now, when they in the castle at Jerusalem were kept, that they cold not come forth nor go into the country, neither buy nor sell, they were very hungry, and many of them were famished to death, 50 In so much that they besought Simon to make peace with them: which he granted them, and put them out from thence, and cleansed the castle from filthiness. 51 And upon the three, and twenty day of the second month in the hundredth, seventy & one year, they entered into it with thank esgiving, and branches of palm trees, and with viols, and with psalms, and songs, because the great enemy of Israel was overcome. 52 And he ordained that the same day should be kept every year with gladness. 53 And he fortified the mount of the Temple that was beside the castle where he dwelled himself with his company. 54 Simon also seeing that john his son was now a man, he made him captain of all the hosts, and caused him to devil in Gazaris. CHAP. XIIII. 1 Demetrius is overcome of Arsaces. 11 Simon being captain there is great quietness in Israel. 18 The covenant of friendship with the Romans, and with the people of Sparta is renewed. 1 IN the hundredth, seventy and two year gathered King Demetrius his host, and departed unto Media, to get him help for to fight against Tryphon. 2 But when Arsaces' the King of Persia & Media herded, that Demetrius was entered with in his borders, he sent one of his princes to take him alive, 3 So he went, and overcame the army of Demetrius, and took him, and brought him to Are saces, which kept him in ward. 4 Thus all the land (of juda) was in rest, so long as Simon lived: for he sought the wealth of his nation: therefore were they glad to have him for their ruler, and to do him worship always. Simon also wan the city of joppes to his great honour to be an haven town, & made it an entrance unto the yles of the sea. 6 He enlarged also the borders of his people, and conquered the countries. 7 He gathered up many of their people that were prisoners, and he had the dominion of Gazaris, and Beth-sura, and the castle, which he cleansed from filthiness, and there was no man that resisted him, 8 So that every man tilled his ground in peace, and the land gave her fruits, & the trees gave their fruit. 9 The Elders 〈◊〉 in the open places, and con sulted altogether for the common wealth, & the young men were honourably clothed and armed. 10 He provided victuals for the cities, and all kind of munition, so that his glorious fame was renowned unto the end of the world. 11 He made peace thorough out the land, and Israel had perfit mirth and joy. 12 For every man sat under his vine, and the 〈◊〉 trees, and there was no man to fray them. 13 There was none in the land to fight against them: for then the Kings were overcome. 14 He helped all those that were in adversity among his people: he was diligent to see the Law kept, and he took away the ungodly, and wicked. 15 He beautified the Sanctuary, and increased the vessels of the Temple. 16 When the Romans herded, and the Spartians had knowledge, that jonathan was dead they were very sorry. 17 But when they herded, that Simon his brother was made high Priest in his stead, and how he had won the land again with the cities in it, 18 They written unto him in tables of brass, to renew the friendship, and bond of love, which they had made with judas and jonathan his brethren. 19 Which writings were read before the congregation at Jerusalem, and this is the 〈◊〉 of the letters that the Spartians sent. 20 THE SENATORS and city of Sparta unto Simon the great Priest, and to the Elders, and to the Priest, and to the residue of the people of the jews their brethren sand greeting. 21 When your ambassadors that were sent unto our people, certified us of your glory & honour, we were glad of their coming. 22 And have registered their embassage in the public records in this manner, Numenius (the son) of Antiochus, and Antipater (the son) of jason the jews 〈◊〉 came unto us, to renew amity with us. 23 And it pleased the people, that the men should be honourably entreated, and that the copy of their embassage should be registered in the public records, that it might before a memorial unto the people of Sparta: and a copy of the same was sent to Simon the chief Priest. 24 After this Simon sent Numenius to Rome, with a great shield of gold of a thousand pound weight, to confirm the friendship with them. 25 Which when the people understood, they said, What thanks shall we recompense again unto Simon and his children? 26 For he and his brethren, and the house of his father have established Israel, & overcome their enemies, and have confirmed the liberty thereof: therefore they written this in tables of brass, and set it upon pillars in mount Zion: 27 The copy of the writing is this, In the 〈◊〉 eight and twenty day of the month * Elul in the hundredth, seventy and two year, in the third year of Simon the high Priest. 28 In “ Or, 〈◊〉. Saramel in the great congregation of the Priests, and of the people, and of the governors of the nation, and of the Elders of the countrei, we would signify unto you, that many battles have been foghten in our country. 29 Wherein Simon the son of Mattathias come of the children of 〈◊〉] and his brethren put themselves in danger, and 〈◊〉 the enemies of their nation, that their Sanctuary, and Law might be maintained, & did their nation great honour. 30 For jonathan gathered his nation together and become their high Priest, and is laid with his people. 31 After that would their enemies have invaded their country, and 〈◊〉 their land, and lay their hands on their Sanctuary. 32 Then Simon resisted them, and fought for his nation, and spent much of his own substance, and armed the valiant men of his nation, and gave them wages. 33 He fortified also the cities of judea, and Beth sura that lieth upon the borders of judea [where the ordinance of their enemies lay some time] & set there a garrison of the jews 34 And he fortified joppes, which lieth upon the sea, and Gazara that bordereth upon Azo tus [where the enemies dwelled afore] and there he placed jews, & furnished them with things necessary for the reparation thereof. 35 Now when the people saw the faithfulness of Simon, and to what glory he thought to bring his nation unto, they made him their governor, and the chief Priest, because he had done all these things, and for the uprightness, and fidelity that he had kept to his nation, and that sought by all means to exalt his people. 36 For in his time they prospered well by him, so that the heathen were taken out of their country, and they also which were in the city of David at jerusalem, where they had made them a castle, out of the which they went, & defiled all things that were about the Sanctuary, and did great hurt unto religion. 37 And he set jews in it, and fortified it, for the assurance of the land, and city, and raised up the walls of Jerusalem. 38 And King Demetrius confirmed him in his high priesthood for these causes, 39 And made him one of his friends, and gave him great honour. 40 For it was reported that the Romans called the jews their friends, and confederates, and that they honourably received Simons ambassadors, 41 And that the jews, and Priests consented, that Simon should be their prince, and high Priest perpetually, till God raised up the true Prophet, 42 And that he should be their captain, and have the charge of the Sanctuary, and so set men over the works, and over the country and over the weapons, and over the fortress, and that should make provision for the 〈◊〉 things, 43 And that should be obeyed of every man, and that all the writings in the country should be made in his name, & that he should be clothed in purple, and we are gold, 44 And that it should not be lawful for any of the people or Priests to break any of these things, or to withstand his words, or to call any congregation in the country without him, or be clothed in purple, or wear a 〈◊〉 of gold: 45 And if any did contrary to these things or broke any of them, he should be punished. 46 So it pleased all the people to agree that it should be done to Simon according unto these words. 47 Simon also accepted it, and was content to be the high Priest, and the captain, and the prince of the jews, and of the Priests, and to be the chief of all. 48 And they commanded to set up this writing in tables of brass, and to fasten it to the brickwall that compassed the Sanctuary in an open place. 49 And that a copy of the same should be laid up in the treasury, that Simon and his sons might have it. CHAP. XU. 1 Antiochus maketh a covenant of friendship with Simon 11 〈◊〉 is pursued. 15 The Romans writ lettres unto Kings and nations in the defence of the jews. 27 〈◊〉 refusing the help that Simon sent him, breaketh his covenant. 1 Moreover King Antiochus the son of Demetrius sent lettres from the yles of the sea unto Simon the Priest, and prince of the jews, and to all the nation, 2 Containing these words, ANTIOCHUS the King unto Simon the great Priest, and to the nation of the jews sendeth greeting. 3 For so much as 〈◊〉 pestilent men have usurped the kingdom of our fathers, I am purposed to challenge the realm again, and to restore it to the old estate: wherefore I have gathered a great host, and prepared ships of war, 4 That I may go thorough the country, and be 〈◊〉 of them, which have destroyed our country, and wasted many cities in the realm. 5 Now therefore I do confirm unto thee all the liberties, whereof all the Kings my progenitors have discharged thee, and all the payments, where of they have released thee. 6 And I give thee leave to coin money of thy own stamp within thy country, 7 And that Jerusalem, and the Sanctuary be free, and that all the weapons, that thou hast prepared, and the fortresses, which thou hast builded, and keepest in thy hands, shall be thy. 8 And all that is due unto the King, and all that shall be due unto the King, I forgive it thee, from this time for the for evermore. 9 And when we have obtained our kingdom, we will give thee, and thy nation and the Temple great honour, so that your honour shallbe known thorough out the world. 10 ¶ In the hundredth, seventy and four year, went Antiochus into his father's land, and all joseph 〈◊〉, 13 the bands came together unto him, so that Chap. 11. few were left with Tryphon. 11 So the King Antiochus pursued him, but he fled and came to Dora, which lieth by the seaside. 12 For he saw that troubles were toward him, and that the army had forsaken him. 13 Then camped Antiochus against Dora with and hundredth and twenty thousand fight men, and eight thousand horsemen. 14 So he compassed the city about, and the ships came by the sea. Thus they pressed the city by land, and by sea, in so much that they suffered no man to go in nor out. 15 In the mean season came Numenius, & his company from Rome, having lettres written unto the Kings and countries, wherein were contained these words, 16 LUCIUS THE Consul of Rome unto King Ptolemeus sendeth greeting. 17 The ambassadors of the jews are come unto us as our friends and confederates from Simon the high Priest, and from the people of the jews to renew friendship, and the bond of love, 18 Who have brought a shield of gold weighing a thousand pound. 19 Wherefore we thought it good to writ unto the Kings and countries, that they should not go about to hurt them, nor to fight against them, nor their cities, nor their country, neither to maintain their enemies against them. 20 And we were content to receive of them the shield. 21 If therefore there be any pestilent fellows fled from their country unto you, deliver them unto Simon the high Priest, that he may punish them according to their own Law. 22 The same things were written to Demetrius the King, and to Attalus, and to Arathes and to Arsaces, 23 And to all countries, as “ Or, Sampsace. Sampsames, and to them of Sparta, and to Delos, and to Mindus and to Sicion, and to Caria, and to Samos, & to Pamphylia, and to Lycia, and to Ha' licarnassus, and to Rhodus, and to Phaselis, and to Cos, and to Siden, and to Cortyna, and to Gnidon, and to Cyprus, and to Cyrene. 24 And they sent a copy of them to Simon the high Priest. 25 ¶ So Antio chus the King camped against Dora the second time ever ready to take it, and made divers engines of war, and keep Tryphon in, that he cold neither go in nor out. 26 Then Simon sent him two thousand choose men to help him with silver and gold, and much furniture. 27 Nevertheless, he would not receive them, but broke all the covenant, which he had made with him afore, and withdrew himself from him, 28 And sent unto him Athenobius one of his friends to common with him, saying, You with hold joppes, and Gazara with the castle that is at jerusalem, the city of my realm, 29 Whose borders you have destroyed & done great hurt in the land, and have the govern meant of any places of my kingdom. 30 Wherefore now deliver the cities, which you have taken, with the tributes of the places, that you have rule over without the borders of 〈◊〉, 31 Orels give me for them five hundredth talents of silver, and for the harm that you have done and for the tributes of the places other five hundredth talents: if not, we will come, & fight against you. 32 So Athenobius the Kings friend came to jerusalem, and when he saw the honour of Simon, and the cupboard of gold and silver pla te, and so great preparation, he was astonished, and told him the King's message. 33 Then answered Simon, and said unto him, We have neither taken other men's lands, nor with held that which appertaineth to others: but our father's heritage, which our enemies had unrighteously in possession a certain time. 34 But when we had occasion, we recovered the in heritance of our fathers. 35 And whereas thou “ Or, complainest concerning. requirest joppes and Gazara, they did great harm to our people, and through our country, yet will we give an hundredth talens for them. But Athenobius answered him not one word. 36 But turned again angry unto the King, & told him all these words, and the dignity of Simon, with all that he had seen: and the King was very angry. 37 ¶ in the mean time 〈◊〉 Tryphon by ship unto Orthosias. 38 Then the King made Cendebeus captain of the sea coast, and gave him bands of foot men and horsemen, 39 And commanded him to remove the host toward judea, and to build up Cedron, & to fortify the gates, and to war against the people: but the King pursued Tryphon. 40 So Cendebeus came unto jamnia, and began to vex the people, and to invade judea and to take the people prisoners, and to slay them. 41 And he buylteup Cedron, where he set horsemen and garrisons, that they might make outrodes by the ways of judea, as the King had commanded him. CHAP. XVI. 1 Cendebeus 〈◊〉 captain of Antiochus host is put to flight by the sons of Simon. 〈◊〉 Prolemeus the son of Abobus killeth Simon and his two sons at a banketh, 23 john killeth them that lie in wait for his life. 1 THen came john up from Gazara, & told joseph Antiq 〈◊〉. Simon his father, what Cendebeus had Chap. 12. done. 2 So Simon called two of his elder sons, judas and john, and said unto them, I, & my brethren, and my father's house, have ever from our youth unto this day foghten against the enemies of Israel, and the matters have had good success under our hands, and we have delivered Israel often times. 3 But I am now old, and you by (Gods) mercy are of a sufficiét age be you therefore in stead of me, and my brother, and go forth & fight for our nation, and the help of heaven be with you. 4 So he chose twenty thousand fight men of the country with the horsemen, which went forth against Cendebeus, and rested at Modin. 5 In the morning they arose, and went into the plain field: & behold, a mighty great host came against them both of footmen, & 〈◊〉 semen: but there was a river bet wixt them. 6 And john ranged his army over against him and when he saw that the people was afraid to go over the river, he went over first him self, and the men seeing him, passed through after him. 7 Then he divided his men, and set the horsemen in the mids of the footmen. 8 For their enemy's horsemen were very many: but when they blue the trumpets, Cendebeus fled with his host, whereof many were slain, and the remnant gate them to the fortress. 9 Then was judas john's brother wounded: but john followed after them, till he came to Cedron, which (Cendeleus) had built. 10 Also they fled unto the towers, that were in the fields of Azotus, and those did (john) burr ne with fire: thus were there slain two thou sand men of them: so he returned peaceably into the land of juda. 11 ¶ Now in the field of jericho was Ptolemeus the son of Abubus made captain, and he had abundance of silver and gold. 12 [For he had married the daughter of the high Priest] 13 Therefore he waxed proud in his mind, and thought to rule the land, & thought to slay Simon and his sons by deceit. 14 Now as Simon went about thorough the cities of the country, & studieth carefully for them, he came down to jericho with Matta thias, and judas his sons in the hundredth, seventy and seven year, in the eleventh month, which is the month Sabat. 15 Then (the son) of Abubus received them by treason into a little hold, called Dochus, which he had built, where he made them a great banquet, and had hide men there. 16 So when Simon and his sons had made good cheer, Ptolemeus stood up with his men, and took their weapons, and entered in to Simon in the banquet house, & slew him with his two sons, and certain of his servants. 17 Whereby he committed a great villainy, and recompensed evil for good. 18 Then written Ptolemeus these things & sent to the King, that he might sand him an host to help him, and so would deliver him the country with the cities. 19 He sent other men also unto Gazara, to take john, and sent letters unto the captains to come to him, and he would give them silver and gold and rewards, 20 And to Jerusalem he sent other to take it, and the mountain of the Temple. 21 But one 〈◊〉 before, and told john an Gazara, that his father, and his brethren were slain, and that (Ptolemeus) had sent to slay him. 22 When he herded this, he was sore astonished and laid hands of them that were come to slay him, and slew them: for he knew that they went about to kill him. 23 Concerning other things of john, both of his wars, and of his noble acts [wherein he behaved himself manfully] of the building of walls which he made, and other of his deeds, 24 Behold, they are written in the chronicles of his priesthood, from the time, that he was made high Priest after his father. THE second BOOK of the Maccabees. CHAP. I 1 An epistle of the jews that dwelled at jerusalem, sent unto them that dweltin Egypt, wherein they exhort them to give thanks for the death of Antiochus. 19 Of the fire that was hide in the pit. 24 The prayer of Neemias. 1 THE brethren the jews, which be at jerusalem, and they that are in the country of judea, unto the brethren the jews that are thorough out Egypt, sand salutation, & prosperity. 2 God be gracious unto you and remember his covenant made with Abraham, and Isaac, and jacob his faithful servants, 3 And give you all an heart, to worship him, and to do his will with a whole heart & with a willing mind, 4 And open your hearts in his Law, and commandments, and sand you peace, 5 And hear your prayers, and be reconciled with you, and never forsake you in time of trouble. 6 Thus now we pray here for you. 7 When Demetrius reigned, in the hundredth, threescore and nine year, we Jews written unto you in the trouble, and violence that came unto us in those years, after that jason, and his company departed out of the holy land and kingdom, 8 And burned the porch, and shed innocent blood. Then we prayed unto the Lord, and were herded: we offered sacrifices and fine flour, and lighted the lamps, and set forth the bread. 9 Now therefore kepeye the days of the feast of the Tabernacles in the month Chasleu. 10 ¶ In the hundredth, fourscore & eight year the people that was at jerusalem, and in judea, and the counsel and judas, unto Aristobulus King Ptolemeus master, which is of the stock of the anointed Priests, and to the jews that are in Egypt, sendeth greeting and health. 11 In so much as God hath delivered us from great perils, we thank him highly, as though we had overcome the King. 12 For he brought them into Persia by heaps, that fought against the holy city. 13 For albeit the captain, and the army, that was with him, seemed invincible, yet they were slain in the temple of Nanea, by the 〈◊〉 of Naneas Priests. 14 For Antiochus, as though he would devil with her, came tother, he, and his friends with him, to receive money under the title of a dowry. 15 But when the Priests of Nanea had laid it forth, and he was entered with a small company within the Temple, they shut the Temple, when Antiochus was come in. 16 And by opening a privy door of the vault, they cast stones, as it were thunder, upon the captain (and his,) and having bruised them in pieces, they cut of their heads and threw them to those that were without. 17 God be blessed in all things, which hath delivered up the wicked. 18 Where as we are now purposed to keep the purification of the Temple upon the five and twenty day of the month Chasleu, we thought it necessary to certify you thereof, thatye also might keep the feast of the Tabernacles, and of the fire (which was given us) when Neemias offered sacrifice, after that he had built the Temple, & the altar. 19 For when as our fathers were led away unto Persia, the Priests, which sought the honour levit. 6. 12. & 10, 2. & 16. 3. of God, took the * fire of the altar privily, and hide it in an hollow pit, which was dry 〈◊〉 bottom, & there in they kept it, so that the place was unknown unto every man. 20 Now after many years when it pleased God that Neemias should be sent from the King of Persia, he sent of the posterity of those Priests, which had hide it to fetch the fire, and as they told us, they found no fire, but thick water. 21 Then commanded he them to draw it up and to bring it and when the things appertaining to the sacrifices were brought, Neemias commanded the Priests to sprinkle the wood, and the things laid thereupon with water. 22 When this was done, and the time came that the sun shone, which afore was hide in the cloud, there was a great fire kindled, so that every man marveled. 23 Now the Priests, and all prayed, while the sacrifice was consuming: jonathan began, and the other answered thereunto. 24 And the prayer of Neemias was after this manner, O Lord, Lord GOD maker of all things, which art fearful, and strong, and righteous, and merciful, and the only and gracious King, 25 Only liberal, only just and almighty & ever lasting, thou that deliverest Israel from all trouble, and hast choose the fathers, & sanctified them, 26 Receive the sacrifice for thy whole people of Israel, and preserve thy own portion, and sanctify it. 27 Gather those together, that are scattered from us: deliver them that serve among the hearhen look upon them which are despised, and abhorred, that the heathen may know that thou art our God. 28 Punish them that oppress us, and with pride do us wrong. 29 Plant thy people again in thy holy place * as Moyse hath spoken. Deut. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 30 And the Priests sang psalms thereunto. 31 Now when the sacrifice was consumed Ne mias commanded the great stones to be sprinkled with the residue of the water. 32 Which when it was done, there was kindled a flame, which was consumed by the light, that shined from the altar. 33 ¶ So when this matter was known, it was told the King of Persia, that in the place where the Priests, which were led away, had hide fire, there appeared water, wherewith Neemias, and his company had purified the sacrifices. 34 The King tried out the thing, and closed the place about, and made it holy. 35 And to them that the King favoured, he gave and bestowed many gifts, 36 And Neemias called the same place Ephthat, which is to say, purification: but many man call it Nephthar. " Or, Nephi. CHAP. II 4 How jeremy hide the tabernacle the Ark, and the altar in the hill. 23 Of the five books of jason contained in one. 1 IT is found also in the writings of jeremias the Prophet, that he commanded them, which were carried away to take fire as was declared, and as the Prophet commanded them that were led into captivity. 2 * Giving them a Law that they should not Batue. 〈◊〉. forget the commandments of the Lord, and that they should not err in their mind when they saw images of gold and silver, with their ornaments. 3 These and such other things commanded he them, and exhorted them that they should not let the Law go out of their hearts. 4 It is written also, how the Prophet, by an oracle that he had, charged them to take the tabernacle & the ark, and follow him and when he came up into the mountain where Moses went up, * and saw the heritage of God. Deut. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 5 jeremias went forth and found an hollow cave, wherein he laid the Tabernacle and the Ark, and the altar of incense, and so stopped the door. 6 And there came certain of those that followed him, to mark the place: but they cold not find it. 7 Which when jeremias perceived, he reproved them, saying, As for that place, it shallbe unknown, until the time that God gather his people together again, and that mercy be showed. 8 Then shall the Lord show them these things and the majesty of the Lord shall appear and the cloud also, as it was showed under 1. King. 2. 62 〈◊〉 Moses: & as * when Solomon desired, that 〈◊〉. Chro. 〈◊〉. the place might be honourably sanctified. 9 For it is manifest that he, being a wise man offered the sacrifice of dedication, and consecration of the Temple. 10 * And as when Moses prayed unto the Leu. 9 24. & 10. 16. Lord, the fire came down from heaven, & consumed the sacrifice: so, when Solomon prayed, * the fire came down from heaven, 2 Chro 7. 1. and consumed the burned offering. 11 And Moses said, Because the sin offering was not eaten, therefore is it consumed. 12 So Solomon kept those eight days. 13 These things also are declared in the writings, and registers of Neemias, and how he made a library, and how he gathered the acts of the Kings, and of the Prophets, and the acts of David, and the epistles of the Kings concerning the holy gifts. 14 Even so judas also gathered all things that came to pass by the wars that were among us, which things we have. 15 Wherefore if you have need thereof, sand some to fetch them unto you. 16 Where as we then are about to celebrated the purification, we have written unto you, and you shall do well, if you keep the same days. 17 We hope also that the God, which delivered all his people, and gave an heritage to them all and the kingdom, and the priesthood, and the Sanctuary, 18 * As he promised in the Law, will shortly duty, 30. 5. have mercy upon us, and gather us together from under the heaven into his holy place: for he hath saved us from great perils, and hath cleansed the place. 19 As concerning judas Maccabeus, and his brethren, the purification of the great Temple, and the dedication of the altar, 20 And the wars against Antiochus Epiphanes, and Eupator his son, 21 And the manifest signs, that came from heaven unto those, which manfully stood for the jews religion: [for though they were but few, yet they ran through whole countries, and pursued the barbarous armies, 22 And repaired the Temple that was renowned thorough out all the world, and delivered the city, & established the Laws, that were like to be abolished, because the Lord was merciful unto them with all lenity.] 23 We will assay to abridge in one volume those things, that jason the Cyrenean hath declared in five books. 24 For considering the wondered number, & the difficulty that they have that would be occupied in the rehearsal of stories, because of the diversity of the matters, 25 We have endeavoured, that they that would read, might have pleasure, & that they which are studious, might easily keep them in memory, and that who so ever read them, might have profit. 26 Therefore to us that have taken in hand this great labour, it was no easy thing to make this abridgement, but required both sweat, and watching. 27 Like as he that maketh a feast, and seeketh others men's commodity, hath no small labour: so we also for many men's sakes are very well content to under take this great labour. 28 Leaving to the author the exact diligence of every particular, we will labour to go forowarde according to the prescript order of an abridgement. 29 For as he that will build a new house, must provide for the whole building, but he that setteth out the plat or goeth about to paint it, seeketh but only what is comely for the decking thereof: 30 Even so I think for us, that it appertaineth to the first writer of a story to enter deeply into it: and to make mention of all thing, and to be curious in every part. 31 But it is permitted to him that will shorten it to use few words, and to avoid those things that are curious therein. 32 Here then will we begin the story, adding thus much to our former words, that it is but a foolish thing to abonde in words before the story, and to beshorte in the story. CHAP. III 1 Of the honour done unto the Temple by the Kings of the Gentiles. 6 Simon uttereth what treasure is in the Temple. 9 Heliodorus is sent to take them away. 26 He is stricken of God and healed at the prayer of Onias. 1 WHat time as the holy cintie was inhabited with all peace, and when the Laws were very well kept, because of the godliness of Onias the high Priest, & hatred of wickedness. 2 It came to pass that even the Kings did honour the place, and garnished the Temple with great gifts. 3 In so much that Seleuchus King of Asia of his own rents, bore all the costs belonging to the service of the sacrifices. 4 But one Simon of the tribe of Benjamin being appointed ruler of the Temple, contended with the high Priest concerning “ Or, the state and provision, the iniquity committed in the city. 5 And when he cold not overcome Onias, he gate him to Apollonius the 〈◊〉 of Thraseas, which then was governor of Coelosyria and Phenice. 6 And told him that the treasury in jerusalem was full of innumerable money, which did not belong to the provision of the sacrifices, and that it were possible that these things might come into the King's hands. 7 Now when Appollonius came to the King and had showed him of the money, as it was told him, the King chose out Heliodorus his treasurer, and sent him with a commandment, to bring him the foresaid money. 8 Immediately Heliodorus took his journey as though he would visit the cities of Coelosyria and Phenice, but in effect to fulfil the King's purpose. 9 So when he came to jerusalem, and was courteously received of the high Priest into the city, he declared what was determined concerning the money, and showed the cause of his coming, and asked if these things were so in deed, 10 Then the high Priest told him that there were such things laid up by the widows and fatherless, 11 And that a certain of it belonged unto Hircanus (the son) of Tobias a noble man, and not as that wicked Simon had reported, & that in all there were but four hundredth talents of silver, and two hundredth of gold, 12 And that it were altogether unpossible to do this wrong to them that had committed it of trust to the holiness of the place & Temple, which is honoured thorough the whole world for holiness and integrity, 13 But Heliodorus because of the King's commandment given him, said that in any wise it must be brought into the King's treasury. 14 So he appointed a day, and went into take order for these things: then there was no small grief throughout the whole city. 15 For the Priests fallen down before the altar in the Priest's garments, and called unto heaven upon him which had made a Law concerning things given to be kept, that they should be safely preserved for such as had committed them to be kept. 16 Then they that looked the high Priest in the face, were wounded in their heart: for his countenance, and the changing of his colour declared the sorrow of his mind. 17 The man was so wrapped in fear and trembling of the body, that it was manifest to them that looked upon him, what sorrow he had in his heart. 18 Others also came out of their houses by heaps unto the common prayer, because the place was like to come unto contempt. 19 And the women, gird with sackcloth under their breasts, filled the streets, and the virgins that were kept in, ran some to the gates & some to the walls, & others looked out of the windows. 20 And all held up their hands toward heaven, and made prayer. 21 It was a lamentable thing to see the multitude that fallen down of all sorts, and the expectation of the high Priest being in such anguish. 22 Therefore they called upon the almighty, Lord that he would keep 〈◊〉 and sure the things, which were laid up for those that had delivered them. 23 Nevertheless, the thing that Heliodorus was determined to do that did he perform 24 And as he & his soldiers were now there present by the treasury, he that is the Lord of the Spirits, and of all power, showed a great vision, so that all they which presumed to come with him, were astonished at the power of God, and fallen into fear, and trembling. 25 For there appeared unto them an horse with a terrible man sitting upon him, most richly barbed, and he ran fiercely, and smote at Heliodorus with his fore feet, & it seemed that he that sat upon the horse, had harness of gold. 26 Moreover, there appeared two young men, notable in strength, excellent in beauty, & comely in apparel, which stood by him on either side, and scourged him continually, and gave him maniesore stripes, 27 And Heliodorus fallen suddenly unto the ground, and was covered with great darkness but they that were with him, took him up, and put him in a litter. 28 Thus he that came with so great company, and many soldiers into the said treasury, was born out: for he cold not help himself with his weapons. 29 So they did know the power of God manifestly, but he was dumb by the power of God, & lay destitute of all hope and health. 30 And they praised the Lord that had honoured his own place: for the Temple which a little afore was full of fear and trouble, when the almighty Lord appeared, was filled with joy and gladness. 31 Then straight ways certain of Heliodorus friends prayed Onias, that he would call upon the most High to grant him his life, which lay ready to give up the ghost. 32 So the high Priest, considering that the King might suspect that the jews had done Heliodorus some evil, he offered a sacrifice for the health of the man. 33 Now when the high Priest had made his prayer, the same young men in the same clo thing appeared, and stood beside Heliodorus, saying, Give Onias the high Priest great thanks: for his sake hath the Lord granted thee thy life. 34 And seeing that thouhast been scourged from heaven, declare unto all men the mighty power of God & when they had spoken these words, they appeared no more. 35 So Heliodorus offered unto the Lord sacrifice, and made great vows unto him, which had granted him his life, and thanked Onias, and went again with his host to the King. 36 Then testified he unto every man of the great works of God that he had seen with his eyes. 37 And when the King asked Heliodorus, who were met to be sent yet once again to jerusalem, he said, 38 If thou hast any enemy or traitor, sand him thither, and thou shalt receive him well scourged, if he escape with his life: for in that place, no doubt, there is a special power of God. 39 For he that dwelleth in heaven, hath his eye on that place, & defendeth it, & he beateth & destroyeth them that come to hurt it. 40 This came to pass concerning Heliodorus, and the keeping of the treasury. CHAP. four 1 Simon reporteth evil of Onias. 7 jason obtaineth the office of the high Priest by corrupting the King. 27 And was by Menelaus defrauded by like bribing. 34 Onias is slain traitorously by Andronicus. 1 THis Simon now, of whom we spoke afore, being a bewrayer of the money & of his own natural country, reported evil of Onias, as though he had moved Heliodorus unto this, and had been the inventor of the evil. 2 Thus was he bold to call him a traitor that was so beneficial to the city, and a defender of his nation, and so zealous of the Laws. 3 But when his malice increased so far, that thorough one that belonged to Simon, murders were committed, 4 Onias considering the danger of this contention, & that Apollonius as he that was the governor of Coelosyria and Phenice, did rage, and increased Simons malice, 5 He went to the King not as an accuser of the citizens, but as one that intended the common wealth both privately and publicly. 6 For he saw it was not possible except the King took order to quiet the matters, and that Simon would not leave of his folly. 7 But after the death of Seleucus, when Antiochus, called Epiphanes, took the kingdom, jason the brother of Onias laboured by unlaw full means to be high Priest. 8 For he came unto the King, and promised him three hundredth and three score talents of silver, and of another rent, fourscore talents. 9 Besides this he promised him an hundredth and fifty, if he might have licence to set up a place for exercise, and a place for the youth, and that they would “ Or, 〈◊〉 he would writ the Antiochians that were at jerusalem, among them. name them of jerusalem Antiochians. 10 The which thing when the King had granted, and he had got the superiority, he began immediately to draw his kinsmen to the customs of the 〈◊〉, 11 And abolished the friendly privileges of the Kings, that the jews had set up by john, the father of Eupolemus, which was sent ambassador unto Rome, to become friends & confederates: he put down their laws and policies, and brought up new statutes, and contrary to the Law, 12 For he presumed to build a place of exercise under the castle, and brought the chief young men under his subjection, and made them wear “ Or, buskins in token of wantonness as the Gentiles did. hats. 13 So there began a great desire to follow the manners of the Gentiles, and they took up the fashions of strange nations by the exceeding wickedness of jason, not the high Priest, but the ungodly person, 14 So that the Priests were now no more diligent about the service of the altar, but despised the Temple, and regarded not the sacrifices, but made haste to be partakers of the wicked expenses at the play a This game was to try strength by casting a stone that had an hole in the mids, or a piece of metal. after the casting of the stone. 15 For they did not set by the honour of their fathers, but liked the glory of the Gentiles best of all. 16 By reason whereof great calamity came upon them for they had them to be their enemies & punishers, whose custom they followed so earnestly, & desired to be like them in all things. 17 For it is not a light thing to transgress against the Laws of God, but the time following shall declare these things. 18 ¶ Now when the games that were usedeverie five year, were played at Tyrus, the King being present, 19 This wicked jason sent from jerusalem men to look upon them, as though they had been Antiochians, which brought three hundredth drachmas of silver for a sacrifice to Hercules: albeit they that carried them, desired they might not be bestowed on the sacrifice [because it was not comely] but to be bestowed for other expenses, 20 So he that sent them, sent them for the sacrifice of Hercules: but because of those that brought them, they were given to the making of galleys. 21 ¶ Now Apollonius the son of Menestheus was sent into Egypt because of the coronation of King Ptolemeus Philometor but when Antiochus perceived that he was evil affectioned toward his affairs, he sought his own assurance, and departed from thence to jop, and so came to jerusalem, 22 Where he was honourably received of jason, and of the city, & was brought in with torch light, and with great shouts, & so he went with his host unto Phenice. 23 Three year afterward jason sent Menelaus the foresaid Simons brother, to bear the money unto the King, and to bring to pass certain necessary affairs, whereof he had given him a memorial. 24 But he, being commended to the King, magnified him for the appearance of his power, and turned the priesthood unto himself: for he gave three hundredth talents of silver more than jason. 25 So he gate the King's “ Or, 〈◊〉. letters patentes, albeit he had nothing in himself worthy of the high priesthood, but bore the stomach of a cruel tyrant, and the wrath of a wild beast. 26 Then jason which had deceived his own brother, being deceived by another, was compelled to flee into the country of the Ammonites. 27 So Menelaus gate the dominion: but as for the money that he had promised unto the King, he took none order for it, albeit Sostratus the ruler of the castle required it. 28 For unto him appertained the gathering of the customs. wherefore they were both called before the King. 29 Now Menelaus left his brother Lysimachus in his stead in the priesthood, and Sostratus (left) Crates which was governor of the Cyprians. 30 ¶ While these things were in doing, the Tharsians and they of Mallot made insurrection, because they were given to the King's concubine called Antiochis. 31 Then came the King in all haste, to appease the business, leaving Andronicus a man of authority to be his lieutenant. 32 Now Menelaus, supposing that he had got a convenient time, stolen certain vessels of gold out of the Temple, & gave certain of them to Andronicus: and some he sold at Tyrus and in the cities thereby. 33 Which when Onias knew of a surety, he reproved him, and withdrew himself into Sanctuary at Daphne by Antiochia. 34 Wherefore Menelaus, taking Andronicus a part, prayed him to slay Onias: so when he came to Onias, he counseled him craftily, giving him his right hand with an oath: [howbeit he suspect him, and persuaded him to come out of the Sanctuary] so he slew him incontinently without any regard of righteousness. 35 For the which cause not only the jews, but many other nations also were grieved, and took it heavily for the unrighteous death of this man. 36 ¶ And when the King was come again from the places about Cilicia, the jews that were in the city, & certain of the Greeks that abhorred the fact also, complained because Onias was slain without cause. 37 Therefore Antiochus was sorry in his mind, and he had compassion, and wept because of the modesty and great discretion of him that was dead. 38 Wherefore being kindled with anger, he took away Andronicus garment of purple, and rend his clotheses, and commanded him to be led through out the city, and in the same place where he had committed the wickedness against Onias, he was slain as a murderer. Thus the Lord rewarded him his punishment, as he had deserved. 39 ¶ Now when Lysimachus had done many wicked deeds in the city through the counsel of Menelaus, and the brute was spread abroad, the multitude gathered them together against Lysimachus: for he had carried out now much vessel of gold. 40 And when the people arose, and were full of anger, Lysimachus armed about three thousand, and begun to use unlawful power, a certain tyrant being their captain, who was no less decayed in wit then in age. 41 But when they understood the purpose of Lysimachus, some gate stones, some great clubs, & some cast handfuls of dust which lay by, upon Lysimachus men, and those that invaded them. 42 Whereby many of them were wounded, some were slain, and all the other chased away: but the wicked Church robber himself they killed besides the treasury. 43 For these causes an accusation was laid against Menelaus. 44 And when the King came to Tyrus, three men sent from the Senate pleaded the cause before him. 45 But Menelaus, being now convinced, promised to Ptolemeus (the son) of Dorimenes much money, if he would persuade the King. 46 So Ptolemeus went to the King into a court, where as he was to cowl himself & turned the King's mind. 47 In so much that he discharged Menelaus from the accusations [notwithstanding he was the cause of all mischief] and condemned those poor men to death, which if they had told their cause, yea, before the Scythians, they should have been herded as innocent. 48 Thus were they soon punished unjustly, which followed upon the matter for the city, and for the people, and for the holy vessels. 49 Wherefore they of Tyrus hated that wickedness, and ministered all things liberally for their burial. 50 And so through the covetousness of them that were in power, 〈◊〉 remained in authority, increasing in malice, and decla read himself a great traitor to the citizens. CHAP. V. 2 Of the signs and tokens seen in Jerusalem. 6 Of the end and wickedness of jason. 11 The pursuit of Antiochus against the jews. 15 The spoiling of the Temple. 27 Maccabeus fleeth into the wilderness. 1 ABout the same time Antiochus undertook his second voyage into Egypt. 2 And then were there seen through out all the city of (jerusalem) forty days long, horsemen running in the air, with robes of gold, and as bands of spear men. 3 And as troops of horsemen set in array, encountering & coursing one against another with shaking of shields and multitude of darts and drawing of sword, & shooting of arrows, and the glittering of the golden armour seen, and harness of all sorts, 4 Therefore everyman prayed, that those tokens might turn to good. 5 Now when there was go forth a false rumour, as though Antiochus had benedead jason took at the jest a thousand men, and came suddenly upon the city, & they that were upon the walls, being put back & the city at length taken. 6 Menelaus fled into the castle, but jason slew his own citizens without mercy, not considering that to have the advantage against his kinsmen is greatest disadvantage, but thought that he had gotten the victory of his enemies, and not of his own nation. 7 Yet he gate not the superiority, but at the last received shame for the reward of his treason, and went again like a vagabond into the country of the Ammonites. 8 Finally he had this end of his wicked conversation, that he “ Or, 〈◊〉 up. was accused before Areta, the King of the Arabians, and fled from city to city, being pursued of every man, and hated as a forsaker of the Laws, and was in abomination, as an enemy of his country and citizens, and was driven into Egypt. 9 Thus he that had chased many out of their own country, perished as a banished man, after that he was go to the Lacedæmonians, thinking there to have got succour by reason of kindred. 10 And he that had cast many out unburied, was thrown out himself, no man mourning for him, nor putting him in his grave neither was he partaker of his father's sepulchre, 11 ¶ Now when these things that were done, were declared to the King, he thought that judea would have fallen from him: wherefore he came with a furious mind out of Egypt, and took the city by violence. 12 He commanded his men of war also, that they should kill, and not spare such as they meet, and to slay such as went into their houses. 13 Thus was there a slaughter of young men, and old men, and a destruction of men and women and children, and virgins, and infants were murdered: 14 So that 〈◊〉 in three days were slain four score thousand, and forty thousand taken prisoners, and there were as many sold as were slain. 15 Yet was he not content with this, but dared go into the most holy Temple of all the world, having Menelaus, that traitor to the Laws, and to his own country, to be his guide, 16 And with his wicked hands took the holy vessels, which other Kings had given for the garnishing, glory and honour of that place, & handled them with his wicked 〈◊〉. 17 So haughty in his mind was Antiochus, that he considered not, that God was not a little wroth forth sins of them that dwelled in the city, for the which such contempt came upon that place. 18 For if they had not been wrapped in many sins, he, assoon as he had come, had sudden lie been punished, & put back from his presumption, as Heliodorus was, whom Seleucus the King sent to view the treasury. 19 But God hath not choose the nation for the places sake, but the place for the nation sake. 20 And therefore is the place become partaker of the people's trouble, but afterward shall it be partaker of the benefits of the Lord, and as it is now forsaken in the wrath of the Almighty, so when the great Lord shallbe reconciled, it shallbe set up in great worship again. 21 ¶ So when Antiochus had taken eighten hundredth talents out of the Temple, he gate him to Antiochia in all haste, thinking in his pride to make men sail upon the dry land, and to walk upon the sea such and high mind had he. 22 But he left deputes to vex the people, at jerusalem Philippe a Phrygian by birth, in ma ners more cruel than he that set him there. 23 And at Garixin Andronicus, and with them Menelaus, which was more grievous to the citizens than the other, and was despiteful against the jews his citizens. 24 He sent also Appollonius a cruel prince, with an army of two and twenty thousand whom he commanded to slay those that were toward man's age, and to cell the women, and the younger sort. 25 So when he came to Jerusalem, he feigned peace, and kept him still until the holy day of Sabbath? and then finding the jews keeping the feast, he commanded his men to take their weapons. 26 And so he slew all them that were go forth to the show, and running through the city with his men armed, he murdered a great number. 27 But Indas Maccabeus, being as it were the tenth, fled into the wilderness, and lived there in the mountains with his company among the beasts, and dwelling there, and eating grass, jest they should be partakers of the filthiness. CHAP. VI 1 The jews are compelled to leave the Law of God. 4 The Temple is defiled. 10 The women cruelly punished. 28 The grievous pain of Eleazarus. 1 NOt long after this, sent the King an old man of Athens, for to compel the " Or, 〈◊〉. jews, to transgress the Laws of the fathers, and not to be governed by the Law of God. 2 And to defile the Temple that was at Ierusalém, and to call it the temple of jupiter Olympius, and that of Garizin, according as they did that dwelled at that place, jupiter that keepeth hospitality. 3 This wicked government was sore and 〈◊〉 unto the people, 4 For the Temple was full of dissolution, and glotonnie of the Gentiles, which dallied with harlots, and had to do with women within the circuit of the holy places, and brought in such things as were not lawful. 5 The altar also was full of such things, as were abominable & forbidden by the Law 6 neither was it lawful to keep the Sabbaths nor to observe their ancient feasts, nor 〈◊〉 nely to confess him self to be a jewe. 7 In the day of the King's birth they were grievously compelled perforce every month to banquet, and when the feast of Bacchus was kept, they were constrained to go in the procession of Bacchus with garlands of 〈◊〉. 8 Moreover through the counsel of 〈◊〉, there went out a commandment un to the next cities of the heathen against the jews, that the like custom, and “ Or eating of the 〈◊〉 that was 〈◊〉. banqueting should be kept. 9 And who so would not conform themselves to the manners of the Gentiles, should be put to death: then might a man have seen the present misery. 10 For there were two women brought forth that had circumcised their sons whom when they hadled round about the city [the babes hanging at their breasts] they cast them down head long over the walls. 11 Some that were run together into dens to keep the Sabbath day secretly, were discovered unto Philippe, and were burned together, because that for the reverence of the honourable day they were afraid to hell pe themselves. 12 ¶ Now I beseech those which read this book, that 〈◊〉 not discouraged for these calamities, but that they judge these afflictions, not to be for destruction, but for a chastening of our nation. 13 For it is a token of his great goodness not to suffer sinners long to continued, but strait ways to punish them. 14 For the Lord doth not long wait for us as for other nations, whom he punisheth when they are come to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of their sins 15 But thus he dealeth with us, that our sins should not be heaped up to the full, so that afterward he should punish us. 16 And therefore he never with draweth his mercy from us and though he punish with adversity, yet doth he never forsake his people. 17 But let this be spoken now for a warning unto us: and now will we come to the declaring of the matter in few words. 18 ¶ Eleazar then one of the principal scribes, an aged man, and of a well favoured countenance, was constrained to open his mouth, and to eat swine's flesh. 19 But he desiring rather to die gloriously than to live with hatred, offered himself will lingly to the torment, and spit it out. 20 As they aught to go (to death) which suffer punishment for such things, as it is not law full to taste of for the desire to live. 21 But they that had the charge of this wicked banquet, for that old friendship of the man, took him aside privily, & prayed him that he would take such flesh, as was lawful for him to use, and as he would prepare for himself, and dissemble as though he had eaten of the things appointed by the King, even the flesh of the sacrifice. 22 That in so doing he might be delivered from death, and that for the old friendship that was among them, be would receive this favour. 23 But he began to consider discreetly, and as become his age, and the excellency of his ancient years, and the honour of his grey hairs, whereunto he was come, & his most honest conversation from his childhoold, but chief the holy Law made and given by God therefore he answered consequently, and willed them strait ways to sand him to the grave. 24 For it becometh not our age, (said he,) to dissemble, whereby many young persons might think, that Eleazar being four score year old and ten were now go to “ Or, to another manner of life. another religion. 25 And so through mine hypocrisy [for a little time of a transitory life] they might be deceived by me, and I should procure male diction, and reproach to mine old age. 26 For though I were now delivered from the torments of men, yet cold I not escape the hand of the Almighty, neither alive nor dead. 27 Wherefore I will now change this life man fully, and will show myself such as mine age requireth. 28 And so will leave a notable example for such as be young, to die willingly and coura geously for the honourable & holy Laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to torment. 29 Now they that led him, changed the love which they bore him before, into hatred, because of the words that he hast spoken for they thought it had been a rage. 30 And as he was ready to give the ghost because of the strokes, be sighed and said, The Lord that hath the holy knowledge, knoweth manifestly, that whereas I might have been delivered from death, I am scourged and suffer these sore pains of my body: but in my mind I suffer them gladly for his religion. 31 Even now after this manner ended he his life leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not one lie unto young men, but unto all his nation. CHAP. VII. The punishment of the seven brethren & of their mother. 1 IT came to pass also that seven brethren with their mother, were taken to be compelled by the King against the Law, to taste swine's flesh, and were tormented with scourges and whips. 2 But one of them, which spoke first, said thus What seekest thou? 〈◊〉 what wouldest thou know of us? we are ready to die, rather than to transgress the Laws of our fathers. 3 Then was the King angry, and commanded to heat pans and cauldrons, which were in continently made hot. 4 And he commanded the tongue of him that spoke first, to be cut out, and to flay him & to cut of the utmost parts of his body in the sight of his other brethren & his mother 5 Now when he was thus mangled in all his membres, he commanded him to be brought alive to the fire & to fry him in the pan & while the smoke for a long time smoked out of the pan, the (other brethren) with their mother, exhorted one another to die courageously, saying in this manner. 6 The Lord God doth regard us, & in deed taketh pleasure in us, as Moyses* decla 〈◊〉. 32 〈◊〉 36 〈◊〉 read in the song wherein he restified openly, saying. That (God) will take pleasure in his servants 7 ¶ So when the first was dead after this ma ner, they brought the second to make him a mocking stock: and when they had pulled the skin with the here over his head they asked him, if he would eat, or he were punished in all the members of the body. 8 But he answered in his own language, and said, No. Wherefore he was tormented forth with like the first. 9 And when he was at the last breath, he said, Thou murderer takest this present life from us, but the King of the world will raise us up, which die for his Laws, in the resurrection of everlasting life. 10 ¶ After him was the third had in derision, and when they demanded his tongue, he put it out incontinently, and stretched forth his hands boldly. 11 And spoke manfully, These have I had from the heaven, but now for the Law of God, I despise them, and trust that I shall receive them of him again. 12 In so much that the King & they which were with him, marveled at the young man's courage, as at one that nothing regarded the pains. 13 ¶ Now when he was dead also, they vexed and tormented the fourth in like manner. 14 And when he was now ready to die, he said thus, It is better that we should change this which we might hope for of men, and wait for our hope from God, that we may be raised up again by him: as for thee, thou shalt have no resurrection to life. 15 ¶ afterward they brought the fift also and tormented him. 16 Who looked upon the King, & said, Thou hast power among men, and though thou be a mortalman, thou dost what thou will't: but think not, that God hath forsaken our nation. 17 But abide a while, and thou shalt see his greatpower, how he wiltorment thee and thy seed. 18 After him also they brought the sixt, who being at the point of death, said, Deceive not thyself foolishly: for we suffer these things, which are worthy to be wondered at for our own sakes, because we have offended our God. 19 But think not thou, which undertakest to fight against God, that thou shalt be unpunished. 20 But the mother was marvelous about all other, and worthy of honourable memory: for when she saw her seven sons slain within the space of one day, she suffered it with a good will, because of the hope that she had in the Lord 21 Yea, she exhorted every one of them in her own language, and being full of courage and wisdom, stirred up her womanly affections with a málie stomach, and said unto them. 22 I can not tell how you came into my womb: for I neither gave you breath nor life: it is not I that set in order the members of your body. 23 But doubtless the Creator of the world, which formed the 〈◊〉 of man, & found out the beginning of all things, will also of his own mercy give you breath and life again, as you now regard not your own yourselves, for his laws sake. 24 Now Antiochus thinking himself despised, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 injurious words, while the youngest was yet alive, he did exhort him not only with words, but sworn also unto him by an oath that he would make him rich and wealthy, if he would forsake the Laws of his fathers, and that he would take him as a friend, & give him offices. 25 But when the young man would in no case harken unto him, the King called his mother, and exhorted that she would counsel the young man to save his life. 26 And when he had exhorted her with many words, she promised him that she would counsel her son. 27 So she turned her unto him, laughing the cruel tyrant to scorn, & spoke in her own language, O my son, have pity upon me, that bore thee nine months in my womb & gave thee suck three years, & nourished thee, and took care for thee unto this age, and brought thee up. 28 I beseech thee, my son, look upon the heaven & the earth, and all that is therein, & consider that God made them of things that were not, & so was mankind made like wise 29 Fear not this hangman, but show thyself worthy such brethren by suffering death, that I may receive thee in mercy with thy brethren. 30 While she was yet speaking these words the youngman said, Whom waitye for? I will not obey the King's commandment: but I will obey the commandment of the Law that was given unto our fathers by Moses. 31 And thou that imaginest all mischief against the Hebrews, shalt not escape the hand of God. 32 For we suffer these things, because of our sins, 33 But though the living Lord be angry with us a little while for our chastening and correction, yet will he be reconciled with his own servants. 34 But thou, o man without religion and most wicked of all men, lift not thyself up in vain, which art puffed up with uncertain hope, and liftest thy hands against the servants of God. 35 For thou hast not yet escaped the judgement of almighty God, which seethe all things 36 My brethren that have suffered a little pain, are now under the divine covenant of everlasting life: but thou through the judge meant of God, shalt suffer just punishments for thy pride. 37 Therefore I, as my brethren have done, offer my body and life for the Laws of our fathers, beseeching God, that he will soon be merciful unto our nation, and that thou by torment and punishment mayest confess, that he is the only God, 38 And that in me and my brethren the wrath of the Almighty, which is righteously fallen upon all our nation, may cease. 39 Then the King being kindled with anger, raged more cruelly against him then the others, and took it grievously, that he was mocked. 40 So he also died holely, and put his whole trust in the Lord, 41 Last of all after the sons, was the mother put to death. 42 Let this now be enough spoken concerning the banquets, and extreme cruelties. CHAP. VIII. 1 judas gathereth together his host. 9 Nicanor is sent against judas. 16 judas 〈◊〉 his soldiers to constancy. 20 Nicanor is overcome. 27 The Jews give thanks after they have put their enemies to flight dividing part of the spoils unto the fatherless & unto the widows. 30 Timotheus and Bacchides are discomfited. 35 Nican 〈◊〉 fleeth unto Antiochus. 1 THen judas Maccabeus, and they that were with him, went privily into the towns, and called their kinsfolks, and friends together, and took unto them all such as continued in the jews religion, and assembled six thousand men. 2 So they called upon the Lord, that he would have an eye unto his people, which was vexed of every man, and have pity upon the Temple that was defiled by wicked men 3 And that he would have compassion upon city that was destroyed, & almost brought to the ground, & that he would hear the voice of the blood that cry unto him. 4 And that he would remember the wicked slaughter of the innocent children, and the blasphemies committed against his Name & that he would show this hatred against the wicked, 5 Now when Maccabeus had gathered this multitude, he cold not be withstanding by the heathen: for the wrath of the Lord was turned into mercy, 6 Therefore he came at un wars, and burned up the towns and cities: yet he took the most commodious places, and slewemany of the enemies. 7 But specially he used the nights to make such assaults, in so much that the brute of his manliness was spread everywhere. 8 ¶ So when Philippe saw that this man increased by little and little, and that things prospered with him for the mosteparte, he written unto Ptolemeus the governor of Coelosyria and Phenice, to help him in the King business: 9 Then sent he speedily Nicanor (the son) of Patroclus, a special friend of his, and give him of all nations of the heathen no less than twenty thousand men, to rote out the whole generation of the jews, & joined with him Gorgias a captain, which in matters of war had great experience. 10 Nicanor ordained also a tribute for the King of two thousand talents, which the Romans should have to be taken of the jews that were taken prisoners. 11 Therefore immediately he sent to the cities on the sea coast, provoking them to buy jews to be their servants, promising to sell four score and ten for one talon: but he considered not thevengeance of almighty God, that should come upon him. 12 When judas then knew of Nicanors coming, he told them that were with him, of the coming of the army, 13 Now were there some of them fearful, which trusted not unto the righteousness of god, but fled away, & abode notin that place 14 But the other sold all that they had jest, and besought the Lord together, to deliver them from that wicked Nicanor, which had sold them, or ever he came near them. 15 And though he would not do it for their sakes, yet for the 〈◊〉 made with their fathers, and because they called upon his holy and glorious Name. 16 And so Maccabeus called his men together about six thousand, exhorting them not to be afraid of their enemies, neither to fear the great multitude of the Gentiles, which came against them unrighteously, but to fight manly. 17 Setting before their eyes the injury that they had unjustly done to the holy place, & the cruelty done to the city by derision, and the destruction of the orders established by their fathers. 18 For they said he, trust in their weapons and boldness: but our confidence is in the almighty God which at a beck cambothe destroy them that come against us, & all the world. 19 Moreover he admonished them of the help 2. King. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. that (God) showed unto their fathers aswhen Isa. 〈◊〉. 35. there perished an hundredth and four score 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉. 48. 24. and five thousand under* Sennacherib. 〈◊〉. mac. 7. 41. 20 And of the battle that they had in Babylon against the Galacians, how they came in all to the battle eight thousand, with four thousand Macedonians: and when the Macedonians: were astonished, the eight thousand slew an hundredth and twenty thousand through the help that was given them from heaven, whereby they had received many benefits. 21 Thus when he had made them bold with these words, and ready to die for the Laws and the country, he divided his army into four parts. 22 And made his own brethren captains over the army (to wit) Simon, and joseph and jonathan, giving each one fifteen hundredth men. 23 And when Eleazarus had read the holy book, and given them a token of the help of God (judas) which led the forward, joined with Nicanor. 24 And because the Almighty helped them, they slew above nine thousand men, and wounded and maimed the most part of Nicanors host, and so put all to slight. 25 And took the money from those that came to buy them, and pursued them far: but lacking time they returned. 26 For it was the day before the Sabbath, and therefore they would no longer pursue them. 27 So they took their weapons, & spoilt the enemies, & kept the Sabbath, giving thanks & praising the Lord wonderfully, which had delivered them that day, and powered upon them the beginning of his mercy. 28 And after the Sabbath, * they distributed Nomb. 31. 27. the spoils to the sick, and to the father 〈◊〉. Sam. 〈◊〉. 24. les, and to the widows, & divided the residue among themselves & their children. 29 When this was done, and they all had made a general prayer, they besought the merciful Lord to be reconcilied at the length with his servants. 30 afterward with one consent they fell upon Timotheus and Bacchides, & slew above twenty thousand, & wan high & strong holds, & divided great spoils, an gave and equal portion unto the sick, & to the father les, and to the widows, and to aged persons also. 31 Moreover they gathered their weapons together, and laid them up diligently inconvenient places, and brought the remnant of the spoils to Jerusalem. 32 They slew also Philarches a most wicked person, which was with Timotheus, and had vexed the jews many ways. 33 And when they kept the feast of victory in their country, they burned calisthenes that had set fire upon the holy gates which was fled into a little house: so he received a reward meet for his wickedness. 34 And that most wicked Nicanor, which had brought a thousand merchants to buy the jews. 35 He was through the help of the Lord brought down of them whom he thought as nothing, in so much that he put of his glorious raiment, and fled overthwart the country like a fugitive servant, and came alone to Antiochia, with great dishonour through the destruction of his host. 36 Thus he that promised to pay tribute to the Romans, by means of the prisoners of 〈◊〉, brought news, that the jews had a “ Or, God their defender. defender, and for this cause none could hurt the jews, because they followed Laws appointed by him. CHAP. IX. 1 Antiochus willing to spoil Persepolis, is put to flight. 9 As he persecuteth the jews, he is stricken of the Lord 13 The feigned repentance of Antiochus. 28 He dieth miserable. 1 AT the same time, came Antio chus again with dishonour out of the country of Persia. 2 For when he came to Persepolia, and went about to rob the Temple, and to subdue the city, the people ran in a rage to deafened themselves with their weapons, and put them to flight, and Antiochus was put to flight by the inhabitants, and returned with shame. 3 Now when he came to Ecbatana, he under stood the things that had come unto Nicanor, and Timotheus. 4 And then being chased in his fume, he thought to impute to the jews their fault which had put him to flight, and therefore commanded his charetman to drive continually, and to dispatch the journey: for God's judgement compelled him: for he had said thus in his pride, I will make jerusalem a common burying place of the jews when I come the ther. 5 But the Lord almighty and God of Israel smote him with an incurable and invisible plague: for assoon as he had spoken these words, a pain of the bowels, that was remediless, came upon him, and sore torments of the inner parts. 6 And that most justly: for he had tormented other men's bowels with diverse, and strange torments. 7 How be it he would in no wise cease from his arrogancy: but swelled the more with pride, breathing outfyre in his rage against the jews, and commanded to haste the journey: but it came to pass that he fell downe from the chariot that ran swiftly, so that all the members of his body were bruised with the great fall. 8 And thus he thata little afore thought he might command the floods of the sea [so proud was he beyond the condition of man] and to weigh the high mountains in the balance, was now cast on the ground, and carried in an horselitter, declaring unto all the manifest power of God, Act. 12. 〈◊〉 9 * So that the worms came out of the body of this wicked man in abundance: and while he was alive, his flesh fell of for pain and torment, and all his army was grieved at his “ Or, rotennes. smell. 10 Thus no man cold be are because of his stink, him that a little afore thought he might reach to the stars of heaven. 11 Then he began to leave of his great pride and self will, when he was plagued and came to the knowledge of himself by the scourge of God, & by this pain which increased 〈◊〉 moment. 12 And when he himself might not abide his own stink, he said these words, It is meet to be subject unto God, & that a man which is mortal, should not think himself equal unto God through pride, 13 This wicked person prayed also unto the Lord, who would now have no mercy on him 14 And said thus that he would set at liberty the holy city unto the which he made haste to destroy it, & to make it a burying place 15 And as touching the jews, whom he had judged not worthy to be buried, but would have cast them out with their children to be devoured of the fowls & wild beasts, he would make them all like the citizens of Athenes. 16 And whereas he had spoilt the holy Temple afore, he would garnish it with great gifts, and increase the holy vessels, and of his ownerentes bear the charges belonging to the sacrifices. 17 Yea, & that he would also become a jew himself, & go through all the world that was inhabited, & preach the power of God 18 But for all this his pains would not cease for the iustiudgement of God was come upon him: therefore despairing of his health, he written unto the jews this letter under wri ten, containing the form of a supplication. 19 ¶ THE KING & prince Antiochus unto the jews his loving citizens wisheth much joy and health and prosperity. 20 If you & your children far well, & if all things go after your mind, I give great thanks unto God having hope in the heaven. 21 Though I lie sick, yet I am mindful of your honour, and good will for the love I bear you: therefore when I returned from the country of Persia, and fell into a fore disease, I thought it necessary to care for the common safety of all. 22 Not distrusting mine health, but having great hope to escape this sickness. 23 Therefore considering that when my father led an host against the high countries he appointed who should succeed him. 24 That if any controversy happened contrary to his expectation, or if that any tidings were brought that were grievous, they in the land might know to whom the affairs were committed, that they should not be troubled. 25 Again, when I ponder how that the governors, that are borderers, and neighbours unto my kingdom, wait for all oc casions, and look but for opportunity, I have ordained that my son Antiochus shall be King whom I often commend and committed to many of you, when I went into the high provinces, and have written unto him as followeth hereafter. 26 Therefore I pray you and require you, to remember the benefits that I have done unto you generally and particularly, and that every man will be faithful to me and to my son. 27 For I trust that he will be gentle, and loving unto you according to my mind. 28 ¶ Thus the murderer and blasphemer suffered most grievously, and as he had entreated other men, so he died a miserable death in a strange country among the mountains. 29 And Phillippe that was brought up with him, carried away his body, who fearing the son of Antiochus, went into Egypt to Ptolemeus Philometor. CHAP. X. 1 judas Maccabeus taketh the city and the Temple. 10 The acts of Eupator. 16 〈◊〉 jews fight against the 〈◊〉. 24 Timotheus invadeth judea, with whom judas joineth battle. 29 Five men appear in the air to the help of the jews. 39 Timotheus is slain. 1 MAccabeus now and his company, through the help of the Lord, won the Temple and the city again. 2 And destroyed the altars, & chapels that the heathen had builded in the open places. 3 And cleansed the Temple, & made another altar, & burned stones, & took fire of them, and offered sacrifices, & incense two years, and six months after, and set forth the lamps, and the shewebread. 4 When that was done, they fell down flat upon the ground, and besought the Lord, that they might come no more into such troubles: but if they sinned any more against him, that he himself would chasten them with mercy, and that they might not be delivered to the blasphemous, and barbarous nations. 5 Now upon the same day, that the strangers polluted the Temple, on the very same day it was cleansed again even the five & twentieth day of the same month, which is Cha sleu. 6 They kept eight days with gladness as in the feast of the Tabernacles, remembering, that not long afore they held the feast of the Tabernacles when they lived in the mountains and dens like beasts. 7 And for the same cause they bore green bows, and fair branches and palms, and sang psalms unto him that had given them good success in cleansing his place. 8 They ordained also by a common statute & decree that every year those days should be kept of the whole nation of the jews. 9 And this was the end of Antiochus called Epiphanes. 10 ¶ Now will we declare the acts of Antiochus Eupator, which was the son of this wicked man gathering briefly the calamities of the wars, that followed. 11 For when he had taken the kingdom, he made one Lysias, which had been captain of the host in Phenice, and Coelosyria, ruler over the affairs of the realm. 12 For Ptolemeus was called Macron, purposed to do justice unto the jews for the wrong, that had been done unto them, and went about to behave himself peaceable with them. 13 For the which cause he was accused of his friends before Eupator, and was called often times traitor, because he had left Cyprus that Philometor had committed unto him, and came to Antiochus Epiphanes: therefore seeing that he was no more in estimation he was discouraged, and poisoned himself, and died. 14 ¶ But when Gorgias was governor of the same places, he entertained strangers, & made war often times against the jews. 15 Moreover the Idumeans that held the strong holds, which were meet for their purpose, troubled the jews, and by receiving them that were driven from jerusalem, took in hand to continued war. 16 Then they that were with Maccabeus made prayers, & besought God that he would be their helper, and so they fell upon the strong holds of the Idumeans. 17 And assaulted them sore, that they wan the places, and slew all that fought against them on the brickwall, and killed all that they met with, and slew no less than twenty thousand. 18 And because certain [which were no less than nine thousand] were fled into two strong castles, having all manner of things convenicnt to sustain the siege. 19 Maccabeus left Simon, and joseph, and Zaccheus also, and those that were with them, which were enough to besiege them, and departed to those places which were more necessary. 20 Now they that were with Simon, being jed with covetousness, were entreated for money, [thorough certain of those that were in the castle,] & took seventy thousand drachmas, and let some of them escape. 21 But when it was told Maccabeus what was done, he called the governors of the people together, and accused those men, that they had sold their brethren for money, and let their en emies go. 22 So he slew them when they were convict of treason, and immediately won the two castles: 23 And having good success, as in all the wars that he took in hand, he flew in the two castles more than twenty thousand, 24 Now Timotheus whom the jews had overcome afore, gathered an army of strangers of all sorts, & brought a great troop of horsemen out of Asia to win jewrie by strength. 25 But when he drew near, Maccabeus, and they that were with him, turned to pray unto, & sprinkled earth upon their heads and girded their reins with sack clot. 26 And fell down at the foot of the altar, and besought (the Lord) to be merciful to them, and to be an enemy to their enemies, and 〈◊〉. 23, 20, deu, 20, 〈◊〉 to be an adversary to their adversaries, * as the Law declareth. 27 So after the prayer, they took their weapons, & went on further from the city, and when they came near to the enemies, they took heed to themselves. 28 And when the morning appeared, they both joined together: the one part had the Lord for their refuge, & pledge of prosperity, and noble victory, and the other took courage as a guide of the war. 29 But when the battle waxed strong, there appeared unto the enemies from heaven five comely men upon horses with bridles of gold, and two of them led the jews. 30 And took Maccabeus betwixt them, & covered him on every side with their weapons & kept him safe, but shot 〈◊〉, and lightnings against the enemies, so that they were confounded with blindness, and beaten down and full of trouble. 31 There were slain of (fotement) twenty thousand and five hundredth and six hundredth horsemen. 32 As for Timotheus himself, he fled unto Ga' zara, which was called a very strong hold, wherein Chereas was captain. 33 But Maccabeus and his companié lay against the fortresses with courage for four days. 34 And they that were within, trusting to the height of the place, blasphemed exceedingly, and spoke horrible words. 35 Nevertheless upon the “ Or, the five, and 〈◊〉 day. fifth day in the morning twenty young men of Maccabeus company, whose hearts were inflamed, because of the blasphemies, came unto the brickwall, & with bold stomachs smote down those that they met. 36 Others, also that climbed up upon the engines of war against them that were within, set fire upon the towers, and burned those blasphemers quick with the fires that they had made, and others broke up the gates, and received the rest of the army, and took the city. 37 And having found Timotheus, that was crept into a cave, they killed him, and Che reas his brother with Apollophanes. 38 When this was done, they praised the Lord with psalms, & thanksgiving, which had done so great things for Israel, and given them the victory. CHAP. XI. 8 Lysias goeth about to overcome the jews. 〈◊〉 Succour is sent from heaven unto the jews 16 The letter of Lysias unto the jews. 20 The letter of King Antiochus unto Lysias. 27 A letter of the same unto the jews. 34 A letter of the Romans to the jews. 1 Very shortly after this, Lysias the King's steward, and a kinsman of his, which had the governance of the 〈◊〉, took sore does pleasure for the things that were done. 2 And when he had gathered about fourscore thousand, with all the horsemen he came against the jews, thinking to make the city an habitation of the Gentiles. 3 And the Temple would he have to get money by, like the other temples of the heathen: for he would sell the Priest's office everieyere. 4 And thus being puffed up in his mind, because of the great number of footmen, and thousands of horsemen, & in his four score elephants, 5 He came into judea, and drew near to Beth sura, which was a castle of defence five, a Whereof eight make a mile. furlongs from jerusalem, and laid sore siege unto it. 6 But when Maccabeus, and his company knew that he besieged the holds, they, & all the people made prayers with weeping, & tears before the Lord, that he would sand a good Angel to deliver Israel. 7 And Maccabeus himself first of all took weapons pons, exhorting the other that they would jeopardy themselves together with him to help their brethren: so they went forth together with a courageous mind. 8 And as they were there besides jerusalem, there appeared before them upon horseback a man in white clothing, shaking his harness of gold. 9 Then they praised the merciful God all together, & took heart, in so much that they were ready, not only to fight with men, but with the most cruel beasts, and to break down walls of iron. 10 Thus they marched forward in array, having an helper from heaven: for the LORD was merciful unto them. 11 And running upon their enemies like lions, they slew eleven thousand (footmen,) and sixten hundredth horsemen, and put all the other flight. 12 Many of them also being wounded, escaped naked, and Lysias himself fled away shamefully, and so escaped, 13 Who as he was a man of understanding considering what loss he had had, and knowing that the Hebrews cold not be overcome because the almighty God helped them, sent unto them, 14 And promised, that he would consent to all things which were reasovable, & persuade the King to be their friend. 15 Maccabeus agreed to Lysias requests, having respectin all things to the common wealth and whatsoever Maccabeus written unto Lysias concerning the jews, the King granted it. 16 For there were letters written unto the jews from Lysias containing these words, LYSIAS unto the people of the jews, sendeth greeting. 17 john & Abessalom, which were sent from you delivered me the things that you demand by writing, & required me to fulfil the things that they had declared. 18 Therefore what things soever were 〈◊〉 to be reported to the King himself, I have declared them, and he granted that that was possible. 19 Therefore if you behave yourselves as friends toward his affairs, hereafter also I will in devour myself to do you good. 20 As concerning these things, I have given commandment to these men, & to those whom I sent unto you, to common with you of the same particularly. 21 Far you well, the hundredth and eight and forty year, the four and twentieth day of the month Dioscorinthius. 22 ¶ Now the King's letter contained these words, KING ANTIOCHUS unto his brother Lysias sendeth greeting. 23 Since our father is translated unto the gods our will is, that they which are in our realm, live quietly, that every man may apply his own affairs. 24 We understand also that the jews would not consent to our father, for to be brought unto the custom of the Gentiles, but would keep their own manner of living: for the which cause they require of us, that we would suffer them to live after their own Laws. 25 Wherefore our mind is that this nation shallbe in rest, and have determined to restore them their Temple, that they may be governed according to the custom of their fathers. 26 Thou shalt do well therefore to sand unto them, and grant them peace, that when they are certified of our mind, they may be of good comfort, and cheerfully go about their own affairs. 27 And this was the King's letter unto the nation, KING ANTIOCHUS unto the Elders of the jews, and to the rest of the jews sendeth greeting. 28 If you far well, we have our desire: we are also in good health. 29 Menelaus declared unto us that your desire was to return home, & to apply your own business. 30 Wherefore, those that will depart, we give them free liberty, unto the thirty day of the month of “ Or, April. Panthicus, 31 That the jews may use their own manner of living and Laws, like as afore, and none of them by any manner of ways to have harm for things done by ignorance. 32 I have sent also Menelaus to comfort you. 33 Far you well: the hundredth and eight and forty year, the fifteenth day of the month of Pan thicus. 34 ¶ The Romans also sent a letter containing these words, QVINTUS MEMMIUS and Titus “ Or, Manlius. Manilius ambassadors of the Ro mains, unto the people of the jews sand greeting. 35 The things that Lysias the King's kinsman hath granted you, we grant the same also. 36 But concerning that which he shall report unto the King, sand hither some with speed, when you have considered the matter diligently, that we may consult thereupon as shallbe best for you: for we must go unto Antiochia. 37 And therefore make haste & sand some men, that we may know your mind. 38 Far well: this hundredth and eight, and forty year, the fifteenth day of the month of Panthicus. CHAP. XII. 2 Timothens troubleth the jews. 3 The wicked deed of them of joppes against the jews, 6 judas is 〈◊〉 of them 9 He setteth fire in the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉. 20 The pursuit of the jews against 〈◊〉. 24 Timotheus is taken and let go 〈◊〉. 32 judas pursueth Gorgias. 1 WHen these covenants were made, Lysias went unto the King, and the jews tilled their ground. 2 But the governors of the places, (as) Timotheus & Appollonius the son of Genneus, and jeronimus, & also Demophon, and besides them 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of Cyprus would not let them live in rest and peace. 3 ¶ They of joppes also did such a vile act: they prayed the jews that dwelled among them, to go with their 〈◊〉 and children into the ships, which they had prepared as though they had aught them none evil. 4 And so by the common advise of the city, they obeyed them, and suspect nothing: but when they were go for the into the deep, they drowned no less than two hundredth of them. 5 Now when judas knew of this cruelty showed against his nation, he commanded those men that were with him, to make them ready. 6 And having called upon God the righteous judge, he went forth against the murderers of his brethren, and set fire in the haven by night, and burned the ships, and those that fled thence, he 〈◊〉. 7 And when the city was shut up, he departed as though he would come again, and root out all them of the city of joppes. 8 ¶ But when he perceived that the jamnites were minded to do in like manner unto the jews, which dwelled among them, 9 He came upon the jamnites by night, & set fire in the haven with the navy, so that the light of the fire was seen at jerusalem, upon a two hundredth and forty furlongs. 10 Now when they were go from thence nine furlongs, in their journey toward Timotheus, about five thousand men (of foot) and five hundredth horsemen of the Arabians set upon him. 11 So the battle was sharp, but it prospered with judas thorough the help of GOD: the a So called 〈◊〉 see they were 〈◊〉 herds. Nomads of Arabia, being overcome, be sought judas to make peace with them, & pro missed to give him certain cattle, & to help him in other things. 12 And judas thinking that they should in deed be profitable concerning many things, them peace: whereupon they shaken hands and so they departed to their tents. 13 ¶ judas also 〈◊〉 a city called Caspis, which was strong by reason of a bridge, and fenced round about with walls, and had divers kinds of people dwelling therein. 14 So they that were within it, put such trust in the strength of the walls, and in store of victuals, that they were the slacker in ' their doings, reviling them that were with judas, & reproaching them: yea, they blasphemed and spoke such words as were not lawful. 15 But Maccabeus soldiers, calling upon the great Prince of the world [which without any “ Or, battle 〈◊〉 mes. instruments, or engines of war, did * cast down the walls of jericho, in the time josh. 6, 20. of jesus] gave a fierce assault against the walls, 16 And took the city by the will of God, and made an exceeding great slaughter, in so much that a lake of two furlongs broad, which lay thereby, seemed to flow with blood. 17 ¶ Then departed they from thence, seven hundredth and fifty furlongs, and came to Characa unto the jews, that are called Tubieni. 18 But they found not Timotheus there for he was departed from thence, and had done no thing, and had left a garrison in a very strong hold. 19 But Dositheus, & Sosipater, which were 〈◊〉 with Maccabeus, went forth, and slew those that Timotheus had left in the fortress more than ten thousand men. 20 And Maccabeus prepared, and ranged his army by bands, & went courageously against Timotheus, which had with him an hundredth and twenty thousand men of foot, and two thousand and five hundredth horsemen. 21 When Timotheus had knowledge of judas coming, he sent the women, and children, and the other baggage afore unto a forteres se called Carnion [for it was hard to besiege, & uneasy to come unto because of the straits on all sides.] 22 But when judas first band came in sight, the enemies were smitten with fear, and a trembling was among them thorough the presence of him that seethe all things, in so much that they fleeing one here, another there, were often times hurt by their own people, and wounded with the points of their own sword 23 But judas was very earnest in pursuing, and slew those wicked men: yea, he slew thirty thousand men of them. 24 Timotheus also himself fallen into the hands of Dositheus, and Sosipater, whom he besought with much craft to let him go with his life, because he had many of the jews parents and the brethren of some of them, which if they put him to death, should be despised. 25 So when he had assured them with many words, and promised that he would restore them without hurt, they let him go for the health of their brethren. 26 ¶ Then went Maccabeus toward Carmon, and Atargation, and slew five and twenty thousand persons. 27 And after that he had chased away and slain them, judas removed the host toward Ephron a strong city, wherein was Lysias and a great multitude of all nations, and the strong young men kept the walls defending them mightily: there was also great preparation of engines of war, and darts. 28 But when they had called upon the Lord, which with his power breaketh the strength of the enemies, they won the city, and slew five and twenty thousand of them that were within. 29 ¶ From thence went they to Scythopolis, which lieth six hundredth furlongs from Jerusalem. 30 But when the jews which dwelled there, testified, that the Scythopolitans dealt lovingly with them, and entreated them kindly in the time of their adversities. 31 They gave them thanks, desiring them to be friendly still unto them, and so they came to Jerusalem, as the feast of the weeks approached. 32 ¶ And after the feast called Penticost they went forth against Gorgias the governor of 〈◊〉. 33 Who came out with three thousand men of 〈◊〉 and four hundredth horsemen. 34 And when they joined together, a few of the jews were slain. 35 And Dositheus one of the Baccenors, which was on horseback and a mighty man, took Gorgias, and laid hold of his garment, and drew him by force, because he would have taken the wicked man alive: but an horsemen of Thracia fallen upon him, and smote of his shoulder, so that Gorgias fled into Marisa. 36 And when they that were “ Or, with 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. with Eserin, had foghten long, and were weary, judas called upon the Lord, that he would show himself to be their helper, and captain of the field. 37 And then he began in his own language, and sung psalms with a loud voice, in so much that strait ways he made them that were about Gorgias, to take their flight. 38 ¶ So judas gathered his host, and came into the city of Odolla. And when the seventh day came, they cleansed themselves [as the custom was] and kept the Sabbath in the same place. 39 And upon the day following, as 〈◊〉 required, judas and his company came to take up the bodies of them that were 〈◊〉, and to bury them with their kinsmen in their father's graves. 40 Now under the coats of every one, that was slain, they found 〈◊〉 wells that had been consecrated to the idols of the * jamnites, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. which thing is forbidden the jews by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. Law. Then every man saw, that this was the cause wherefore they were slain. 41 And so every man gave thanks unto the Lord, the righteous judge, which had opened the things that were hide. 42 And they gave themselves to prayer, and besought him, that they should not utterly be destroyed for the fault committed. Besides that, noble judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, for so much as they saw before their eyes the things which came to pass by the sin of these that were slain. 43 And having made a gathering through the company, sent to jerusalem about two thousand drachmas of 〈◊〉, to offer a sin offering, doing very well, and honestly that he thought of the resurrection. 44 For if he had not hoped, that they which were 〈◊〉, should rise again, it had been superfluous, and vain, to a From this 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉, so that no good 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 doctrine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 by: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that this place was not 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Ghost, both because it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 res, and also the 〈◊〉 of this 〈◊〉 acknowledging his own 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if he have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 And 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, out of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 joseph 〈◊〉 Go 〈◊〉, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 five books of these 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 place, 〈◊〉 no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the dead, lib. 3. chap. 〈◊〉. For it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the jews, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 this day, 〈◊〉 pray for the dead, And though judas had so done, yet this particular example is not 〈◊〉 to establish a 〈◊〉 no more than 〈◊〉 porahs was to prove that women might mini stir the 〈◊〉 Exod. 4, 25, or the example of 〈◊〉 might 〈◊〉 himself, whom this 〈◊〉 so much 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 14, 41. pray for the dead. 45 And therefore he perceived, that there was great favour 〈◊〉 up for those that died godly. [It was an holy, and a good thought] So he made a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the dead that they might be 〈◊〉 from sin. CHAP. XIII. 1 The coming of 〈◊〉 into 〈◊〉. 4 The death of 〈◊〉. 10 Maccabeus going to fight against Eupator, 〈◊〉 his soldiers unto prayer. 15 He killeth 〈◊〉 thousand men in the tents of Antiochus. 21 〈◊〉 the betrayer of the 〈◊〉 is taken. 1 IN the hundredth, forty and nine year it was told judas, that Antiochus Eupator was coming with a great power into judea. 2 And Lysias the steward and ruler of his affairs with him, having both in their army an hundredth and ten thousand men of 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, and five thousand horsemen, and two and twenty elephants, and three 〈◊〉 dreth charets set with hooks. 3 Menelaus also joined himself with them and with great deceit encouraged Antiochus, not 〈◊〉 the safeguard of the country, but because he thought to have been made the governor. 4 But the King of Kings moved Antiochus mind against this wicked man, and Lysias informed the King that this man was the cause of all mischief, so that the King commanded to bring him to 〈◊〉 to put him unto death as the manner was in that place. 5 Now there was in that place a tower of fifty cubits high, full of ashes, and it had an instrument that turned round, and on every side itrouled down into the ashes. 6 And there whosoever was condemned of sacrilege, or ofanie other grievous crime, was cast of all men to the death. 7 And so it came to pass that this wicked man should die such a death, and it was a most just thing that Menelaus should want burial, 8 For because he had committed many sins by the altar, whose fire and ashes were holy he himself also died in the ashes. 9 ¶ Now the King raged in his mind, & came to show himself more cruel unto the jews then his father. 10 Which things when judas perceived, he commanded the people to call upon the LORD night and day, that if ever he had helped them he would now help them, when they should be put from their Law, from their country and from the holy Temple: 11 And that he would not suffer the people, which a little afore began to recover, to be subdued unto the blasphemous nations. 12 So when they had done this all together, & besought the Lord for mercy with weeping and fasting, and falling down three days together, judas exhorted them to make themselves ready. 13 And he being apart with the Elders, took counsel to go forth, afore the King brought his host into judea, and should take the city, & commit the matter to the help of the Lord 14 So committing the charge to the Lord of the world, he exhorted his soldiers to fight man fully, even unto death for the Laws, the Temple, the city, their country, and the common wealth, and camped by Modin. 15 And so giving his soldiers for a watch word, The victory of God, he picked out the manliest young men, and went by night into the King's camp, & slew of the host fourteen thousand men, and the greatest elephant with all that sat upon him. 16 Thus when they had brought a great fear, and trouble in the camp, & all things went prosperously with them, they departed. 17 This was done in the break of the day, be cause the protection of the Lord did help them. 18 ¶ Now when the King had tasted the manliness of the jews, he went about to take the holds by policy, 19 And marched toward Beth-sura, which was a strong hold of the jews: but he was chased away, hurt and lost of his men. 20 For judas had sent unto them that were in it such things as were necessary. 21 But Rhodocus which was in the jews host, disclosed the secrets to the enemies: therefore he was sought out, and when they had got him, they put him in prison. 22 After this did the King common with them that were in Beth-sura, and “ Or, gave & 〈◊〉 the right hand. took truce with them, departed, and joined battle with judas, who overcame him. 23 But when he understood, that Philippe [whom he had left to be 〈◊〉 of his business at Antiochia] did rebel against him, he was astonished, so that he yielded himself to the jews, and made them an oath to do all things that were right, and was appeased toward them, and offered sacrifice & adorned the Temple, and showed great gentleness to the place, 24 And embraced Maccabeus, and made him captain and governor from 〈◊〉 unto the Gerreneans. 25 Nevertheless, when he came to Ptolemais, the people of the city were not content wit this agreement: and because they were grieved, they would that he should break the covenants. 26 Then went Lysias up into the judgement seat and excused the fact as well as he cold, and persuaded them, and pacified them, & made them well affectioned, and came again unto Antio chia. This is the matter concerning the King's journey, and his return. CHAP. XIIII. 1 Demetrius moved by Alcimus sendeth Nicanor to kill the jews. 18 Nicanor maketh a compact with the jews. 29 Which he yet breaketh through the motion of the King. 37 Nicanor commands Razis to be taken, who slayeth himself. 1 AFter three years was judas informed that Demetrius the son of Seleucus was come up with a great power & name by the heaven of Tripoli, 2 When he had won the country, and slain Antiochus and his lieutenant Lysias. 3 Now 〈◊〉, which had been the high Priest, & wilfully defiled himself in the time that all things were confounded, seeing that by no means he cold save himself, norhave any more entrance to the holy altar, 4 He came to King Demetrius in the hundredth fifty & one year, presenting unto him a crown of gold, and a palm, and of the boughs, which were used solemnly in the Temple, and that day he held his tongue. 5 But when he had got opportunity, and occasion for his rage, Demetrius called him to counsel, and asked him what devices or counsels the jews leaned unto. 6 To the which he answered, the jews that be called Asideans whose captain is judas Maccabeus, maintain wars, and make insurrections, and will not let the realm be in peace. 7 Therefore I, being deprived of my father's honour [I mean the high priesthood] am now come hither, 8 Partly because I was well affectioned unto the King's affairs, and secondly because I sought the profit of mine own citiziens: for all our people, thorough their rashness, are not a little troubled. 9 Wherefore, o King, seeing thou knowest all these things, make provision for the country, and our nation which is abused, according to thy own humanity, that is ready to help all men. 10 For as long as judas liveth, it is not possible that the matter should be well. 11 When he had spoken these words, other friends also having evil will at judas, set Demetrius on fire. 12 Who immediately called for Nicanor, the ruler of the elephants, and made him captain over judea, 13 And sent him forth, commanding him to 〈◊〉 judas, and to scatter them that were with him, and to make Alcimus high Priest of the great Temple. 14 Then the heathen which fled out of judea from judas, came to Nicanor by flocks, thinking the harm and calamities of the jews to be their welfare. 15 Now when the jews herded of Nicanors coming, and the gathering together of the heathen, they sprinkled themselves with earth, and prayed unto him which had appointed himself a people for ever, and did always defend his own portion with evident tokens. 16 So at the commandment of the captain, they removed strait ways from thence, and came to the town of Dessan, 17 Where Simon judas brother had joined battle with Nicanor and was some what astonished thorough the sudden silence of the enemies. 18 Nevertheless Nicanor hearing the manliness of them that were with judas, and the bold stomachs that they had for their country dared not prove the matter with bloodshedding. 19 Wherefore, he sent Posidonius, “ Or, 〈◊〉. Theodocius, and “ Or, Mattathias. Mathias before, to make peace. 20 So when they had taken long advisement thereupon, and the captain showed it unto the multitude, they were agreed in one mind, and consented to the covenants. 21 And they appointed a day when they should particularly come together: so when the day was come, they set for every man his stool. 22 Nevertheless judas commanded certain men of arms to wait in convenient places jest there should suddenly arise any evil thorough the enemies: and so they communed together of the things whereupon they had agreed. 23 Nicanor, while he abode at jerusalem, did none hurt, but sent a way the people that were gathered together. 24 He “ Or, had judas before his eyes. loved judas, and favoured him in his heart. 25 He prayed him also to take a wife, and to be get children: so he married, and they lived together. 26 But Alcimus perceiving the love that was between them, and understanding the covenants that were made, came to Demetrius, and told him that Nicanor had taken strange matters in hand, and ordained judas a traitor to the realm, to be his successor. 27 Then the King was displeased, and by the reports of this wicked man, he written to Nicanor, saying, that he was very angry for the covenants, commanding him that he should sand Maccabeus in all haste prisoner unto antiochia. 28 When these things came to Nicanor, he was astonished, and fore 〈◊〉, that he should break the things wherein they had agreed, seeing that that man had committed no wickedness. 29 But because it was not commodious to him to withstand the King, he sought craftily to accomplishit. 30 Not withstanding when Maccabeus perceived that Nicanor began to be rough unto, and that he entreated him more rudely than he was wont he perceived that such rigour came not of good, and therefore he gathered a few of his men, and withdrew himself from Nicanor. 31 But the other perceiving that he was prevented by (Maccabeus) worthy policy came into the great & holy Temple, and commanded the Priests, which were offering their usual sacrifices, to deliver him the man. 32 And when they swear that they cold not tell where the man was, whom he sought. 33 He stretched out his right hand toward the Temple, and made an oath in this manner, If you will not deliver me judas as a prisoner, I will make this Temple of God a plain field, and will break down the altar, and will erect a notable Temple unto Bac chus. 34 After these words he departed: then the Priests lift up their hands toward heaven, and besought him that was ever the defender of their nation, saying in this manner. 35 Thou, o Lord of all things, which hast need of nothing, wouldest that the Temple of thine habitation should be among us. 36 Therefore now, o most holy Lord, keep this house ever undefiled, which lately was cleansed, and stop all the mouths of the un righteous. 37 Now was there accused unto Nicanor, Razis' one of the Elders of jerusalêm, a lover of the city, and a man of very good report, which for his love was called a father of the jews. 38 For this man a fore times when the jews were minded to keep themselves undefiled and pure, being accused to be of the religion of the jews, did offer to spend, his body and life with all constancy for the religion of the jews. 39 So Nicanor willing to declare the hatred that he bore to the jews, sent about five hundred men of war to take him. 40 For he thought by taking him to do the jews much hurt. 41 But when this company would have taken his castle, and would have broken the gates by violence, and commanded to bring fire to burn the gates, so that he was ready to be taken on every side, he a As this private example aught not to be folloWed of the godly because it is contraty to the word of God, although the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 here to approve 〈◊〉 so that place as touching prayer Chap. 12. 44. though judas had appoin 〈◊〉 it, yet were it not sufficient to 〈◊〉 a doctri ne, because it is only a particular example. fell on his sword, 42 Willing rather to die manfully, them to give himself into the hands of wicked men, & to suffer reproach unworthy for his noble stock. 43 Notwithstanding what time as he miss of his stroke for haste, and the multitude rus shed in violently between the doors, he ran boldly to the brickwall, and cast himself down manfully among the multitude. 44 Which conveyed themselves lightly away and gave place, so that he fallen upon his belly. 45 Nevertheless while there was yet breath in him, being kindled in his mind, he rose up, and though his blood gushed out like a fountain, and he was very sore wounded, yet he ran thorough the mids of the people, 46 And gate him to the top of an high rock so when his blood was utterly go, he took out his own bowels with both his hands, and three we them upon the people, calling upon the Lord of life and spirit, that he would restore them again unto him, and thus he died. CHAP. XU. 2 Nicanor goeth about to come upon judas on the Sabbath day. 5 The blasphemy of Nicanor. 14 Maccabeus expounding unto the jews the vision encourageth them. 21 The prayer of Maccabeus. 30 Maccabe us commands Nicanors head and hands to be cut of and his tongue to be given unto the fowls. 39 The author excuseth himself. 1 NOw when Nicanor knew that judas & his company were in the country of Samaria, he thought with all assurance to come upon them, upon the Sabbath day. 2 Nevertheless the jews that were compelled to go with him, said, O kill not so cruelly and barbarously, but honour and sanctify the day, that is appointed by him that seethe all things. 3 But this most wicked person demanded, Is there a Lord in heaven, that commanded the Sabbath day to be kept? 4 And when they said, There is a living Lord, which ruleth in the heaven, who commanded the seventh day to be kept, 5 Then he said, And I am mighty upon earth to command them for to arm themselves and to perform the King's business. Not withstanding, he cold not accomplish his wicked enterprise. 6 For Nicanor lifted up with great pride, purposed to set up a memorial of the victory obtained of all them that were with judas. 7 But Maccabeus had ever sure confidence, and a perfit hope that the Lord would help him, 8 And exhorted his people not to be afraid at the coming of the heathen, but always to remember the help that had been showed unto them from heaven, and to trust now also, that they should have the victory by the Almighty. 9 Thus he encouraged them by the Law and Prophets, putting them in remembrance of the battles that they had won afore, & so made them more willing, 10 And stirred up their hearts, and showed them also the deceitfulness of the heathen, and how they had broken their oaths. 11 Thus he armed every one of them, not with the assurance of shields and spears, but with wholesome words and exhortations, and showed them a dream worthy to be believed, and rejoiced them greatly. 12 And this was his vision, He thought that he saw Onias [which had been the high Priest, a virtuous & a good man, reverent in behaviour, and of so her conversation, welspoken, and one that had been exercised in all points of godliness from a child] holding up his hands toward heaven, and praying for the whole people of the jews. 13 ¶ After this there appeared unto him another man which was aged, honourable, and of a wondered dignity, & excellency above him. 14 And Onias spoke, & said, This is a lover of the brethren, who prayeth much for the people, and for the holy city, (to wit,) jeremias the Prophet of God. 15 He (thought also) that jeremias held out his right hand, and gave unto judas a sword of gold: and as he gave it, he spoke thus, 16 Take this holy sword a gift from GOD, where with thou shalt wound the adversaries. 17 And so being comforted by the words of judas, which were very sweet and able to stir them up to valiantness and to in courage the hearts of the young men, they determined to pitch no camp, but courageously to set upon them, and manfully to assail them, and to try the matter hand to hand, because the city and the Sanctuary, and the Temple we rein danger. 18 As for their wives, and children, & brethré and kinsfolks, they set less by their danger but their greatest & principal feat was for the holy Temple. 19 Again they that were in the city, were careful for the army that was abroad. 20 Now while they all waited for the trial of the matter, and the enemies now met with them, and the host was set in array, and the “ Or, elephants. beasts were separated into convenient places, and the horsemen were placed in the wings, 21 Maccabeus considering the coming of the multitude & the divers preparations of weapons pons, and the fierceness of the beastès, held up his hands toward heaven, calling upon the Lord that doth wonders, and that looked upon them, knowing that the victory cometh not by the weapons, but that he giveth the victory to them that are worthy, as seemeth good un to him. 22 Therefore in his prayer he said after this manner, O Lord, * thou that diddest sand thy 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 19 35. Isa. 37. 36. Angel in the time of Ezecias' King of judea, Teb. 1. 21. who in the host of Sennacherib slew an Eccles. 48. 24. hundredth, fourscore and five thousand, 23 Sand now also thy good Angel before us, o Lord of heavens, for a fear and dread unto, 24 And let them be discomfited by the strength of thy arm, which come against thy holy people to blaspheme. Thus with these words he made an end, 25 Then Nican or and they that were with him drew near with trumpets and shouting forioye, 26 But judas and his company praying and calling upon God, encountered with the enemies, 27 So that with their hands they fought, but with their hearts they prayed unto God, and slew no less than five and thirty thousand men: for thorough the presence of God they were wondrously comforted. 28 Now when they left of, and were turning again with joy, they understood that Nicanor himself was slain for all his armour. 29 Then they made a great shout and a cry, praising the Almighty in their own language. 30 Therefore (judas,) which was ever the chief defender of his citizens both in body and mind, and which bore ever good affection towards them of his nation, common deed to smite of Nicanors head, with his hand and shoulder, and to bring it to jerusalem. 31 And when he came there, he called all then of his nation, and set the Priests by the altar, and sent for them of the castle, 32 And showed them wicked Nicanors head, & the hand of that blasphemer which he had held up against the holy Temple of the All mighty with proud brags. 33 He caused the tongue also of wicked Nicanor to be cut in little pieces, and to be cast unto the fowls, and that the rewards of his madness should be hanged up before the Temple. 34 So every man praised to ward the heaven the glorious Lord, saying, Blessed be he, that hath kept his place underfiled. 35 He hanged also Nicanors head upon the hic castle, for an evident and plain token unto all of the help of God. 36 And so they established all together by a commune decree that they would in no case suffer this day without keeping it holy: 37 And that the feast should be the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is called Adar in the Syrians language, the day before Mardocheus day. 38 Thus far as concerning Nicanors matters and from that time the Hebrews had the city in possession. And here will I also make and end. 39 If I have done well, and as the story required, it is the thing that I desired: but if I have spoken slenderly & barely, it is that I cold. 40 For as it is hurtful to drink wine alone, and then again water: and as wine tempered with water is pleasant and delighteth the taste, so the setting out of the matter delighteth the ears of them that read the story. And here shallbe the end. THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Conferred diligently with the Greek, and best approved translations in divers languages. This is the message which we have herded of him, and declare unto you, that God is the light, and in him is no darkness. JOHN. 1. VER. 5. No man lighteth a Candle, for to put it under a Bushel, But upon the Candelstike. Matthew. u If we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. john. 1. Vers. 7. PRINTED AT GENEVA. M. D. LXI. The order of the years from Paul's conversion showing the time of his peregrination, and of his Epistles written to the Churches. The years of the nativity of jesus Christ. The years of the conversion of S. Paul. The years of Tiberius the Emperor. 35 1 Paul a persecuter. Act. 7. 8. 9 was converted as he went toward Damascus. Act. 9 20 36 2 From Damascus he went into Arabiato preach the Gospel: after he returned to Damascus where they would have taken him, but he escaped by the means of the faithful, which did let him down in a basket through the walls. Act. 9 Gal. 1. 21 37 3 22 38 4 From thence he came to jerusalem to se Peter. Gal. 1. Act. 9 2. Cor. 12. 23 of 〈◊〉 lafoy 2 39 5 40 6 The jews would have put him to death, but he was led to Caesarea, and from thence sent into Syria and to Tarsus of Cilicia. Act. 9 Gal. 1. 3 41 7 4 42 8 43 9 After he was brought to Antio chia by Barnabas, where the disciples were first named Christians. 44 10 45 11 The famine was prophesied by Agabus under C. Cesar. Act. 11. of Claudius' 2 46 12 S. james was slain by Herode. Act. 12. 3 47 13 Paul the governor of Cyprus was converted by S. Paul. Act. 13. 4 Paul preached the Gospel in Antiochia of Pisidia, which is a part of Galatia. Act. 14. 5 48 14 6 49 15 Thence he went to Iconium where he remained for a time. Act. 13. 14. 7 50 16 He healed a lame man at Lystri, and there was stoned. Act. 14. 8 51 17 When he had appointed the Elders in the Church, he visited all Pisidia and Pam philia, and returned to Antiochia. 9 52 18 10 53 19 At this time was the Council of the Apostles held at jerusalem where saint Paul appeared, and he returned to Antiochia, whether Peter also came, and Paul resisted him openly, Act. 15. Galat. 2. 11 54 20 Paul went into Syria and Cilicia with Silvanus to confirm the Churches, and afterward to Derbe and Lystri, where he taketh Timotheus unto him: thence he goeth to Macedonia, and teacheth in a city called Philippi. Act. 15. 16. 12 55 21 Paul 〈◊〉 at Athenes. Act. 17. and from thence writeth to the Thessalonians. 13 56 22 He remains at Corinthus 18. months. Act. 18. and from thence writeth to the Romans. 14 57 23 He returns to Ephesus, and from thence to Caesarea: afterward to jerusalem, and so to Antiochia: afterward he visiteth the Churches of Galicia and Phrigia. Act. 18. of Nero 58 24 2 59 25 He cometh to Ephesus, where he preacheth two years, and there leaveth Timotheus. Act. 19 1. Tim. 1. 3 60 26 He writeth from Ephesus the first to the Corinthians. 1. Corinth. 16. 4 61 27 After the tumult that was in Ephesus, he came to Troas, and from thence to Macedonia, and being at Philippi he written the second to the Corinthians by Titus and Luke. 2. Cor. 2. and 13. Act. 20. 5 62 28 Thence he came into Achaia and to Corinthus as he had promised. 1. Corint. 16. and. 2. Cor. 12. and because certain laid wait for him, he returned by Macedonia unto Troas toward Aristarchus and Timotheus, which were go before him. Act. 20. 6 63 29 From Troas he came to Assos, to Mitylene called Lesbos, unto Samos, and from thence to Miletum, where he took leave of the Ephesians. Act. 20. Thence he came to Rhodes, to Patara, to Tyrus, to Ptolemais, to Caesarea, and last of all to jerusalem, where he was taken. Act. 21 and 22. 7 64 30 8 65 31 When he was prisoner, he was led to Caesarea before the governor Felix. Act. 23 where he remained two years. Act. 24. 9 66 32 afterward he was sent prisoner to Rome. Act. 27. 10 67 33 And being in prison there, he written to the Galatians, to the Ephesians, and to the Philippians. 11 68 34 Also to the Collossians, and to Philemon. 12 69 35 The second to Timotheus. 13 70 36 Finally he was beheaded at the commandment of Nero. 14 The description of the holy land and of the places mentioned in the four Evangelists. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE HOLY LAND, containing the places mentioned in the four Evangelists, with other places about the sea coasts, wherein may be seen the ways and journeys of Christ and his Apostles in judea, Samaria, and Galilee: for into these three parts this land is divided. THE PLACES SPECIFIED IN this map with their situation by the observation of the degrees concerning their length and breadth. Ascalon 65. 24. 31. 32. Azot 65. 35. 32. Bethlehem 65. 55. 31. 51. Bethphage 68 31. 58. Bethsaida 66. 51. 32. 29. Bethabara 66. 51. 32. 1. Bethania 66. 31. 58. Cana of Galilee 66. 52. 32. 48. Capernaum 66. 53. 32. 29. Carmel mount 66. 31. 32. 50. Caesarea Stratonis 66. 16. 32. 25. Caesarea Philippi 67. 39 33. 5. Corasim 66. 53. 32. 29. Dam one of the fountains whence jordan springeth 67. 25. 33. 8. Ennon 66. 40. 32. 18. Emaus 65. 54. 31. 59 Ephen 66. 8. 32. Gadara or Garaza 66. 48. 32. 29. Gaza 65. 10. 31. 40. jericho 66. 10. 32. 1. jerusalém 66. 31. 55. joppes 65. 40. 32. 5. jor the other fountain whence jordan springeth 67. 31. 33. 7. Magdalon called also Dalmanutha 66. 48. 32. 28. Naim 66. 35. 32. 33. Nazareth 66. 56. 32. 42. Ptolemais 66. 50, 32. 58. Samaria the 〈◊〉 66. 22. 32. 19 Sidon 67. 15. 33. 30. Silo 66. 27. 32. 19 Tyrus 67. 33. 20. 〈◊〉 66. 44. 32. 26. THE HOLY a This word signifieth good 〈◊〉, and is ta ken here for the story which containeth the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 of God promised from the beginning GOSPEL OF JESUS Christ, b That is, written and taught by Matthew. according to Matthew. THE ARGUMENT. IN the history written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and 〈◊〉, the Spirit of God so governed their hearts, that although they were four in number, yet in effect and purpose they so consent, as though the whole had been composed by any one of them. And albeit in stile and manner of writing they be divers, and sometime one writeth more largely that which the other doth abridge: nevertheless in matter and 〈◊〉 they all tend to one end: which is, to publish to the world the favour of God toward mankind through Christ jesus, whom the Father hath given as a pledge of his mercy and love. And for this cause they entitle their story, Gospel, which signifieth good tidings, for asmuch as God hath performed in deed that which the fathers hoped for. So that hereby we are admonished to forsake the world, and the vanities thereof, and with most affectioned hearts embrace this incomparable treasure freely offered unto us: for there is no joy nor consolation, no peace nor quietness, no 〈◊〉 nor salvation, but in jesus Christ, who is the very substance of this Gospel, and in whom all the promises are yea, and amen. And therefore under this word is contained the whole New testament, but commonly we use this name for the history, which the four Evangelists writ, containing Christ coming in the flesh, his death and resurrection, which is the perfit sum of our 〈◊〉. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are more copious in describing his life and death: but john more laboureth to set forth his doctrine wherein both Christ's office, and also the virtue of his death and resurrection more fully appear: for without this, to know that Christ was born, dead and risen again, should nothing profit us. The which thing notwithstanding that the three first touch partly, as he also sometime intermeddleth the historical narration, yet john chief is occupied herein. And therefore as a most learned interpreter writeth, they describe, as it were, the body, and john setteth before our eyes the soul. Wherefore the same aptly termeth the Gospel written by john, the key which openeth the door to the understanding of the others: for whosoever doth know the office, virtue and power of Christ, shall read that which is written of the Son of God come to be the redeemer of the world, with most profit. Now as concerning the writers of this history, it is evident that Matthew was a Publican or custom gatherer, and was thence choose of Christ, to be an Apostle. Mark is thought to have been Peter's disciple, and to have planted the first Church at Alexandria, where he died the eight year of the reign of Nero. Luke was a physician of Antiochia and become Paul's disciple, and fellow in all his travails: he lived four 〈◊〉 and four years, and was buried at Constantinople. john was that Apostle whom the Lord loved, the son of Zebedeus, and brother of james: he died three score years after Christ, and was buried near to the City of Ephesus. CHAP. I 1 The genealogy of Christ, that is, the Messiah promised to the fathers. 18 who was conceived by the holy Ghost, and born of the virgin Marie, when she was betrouthed unto Ioseph. 20 The Angel satisfied joseph's mind. 21 why he is called jesus, and wherefore Emmanuel. 1 T*He c This is the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, where of jesus Christ is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the fles h book of the 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. generation of jesus Christ the d So called, for that he came of the stock of David. son of e These two are first rehearsed, because Christ was especially 〈◊〉 to come of them and their seed, & therefore christ commonly was called the son of David, because the promise was more 〈◊〉 confirmed unto him. David, the son of Abraham. 2 * Abraham begat Isaac. * And Isaac begat jacob. And * jacob begat judas and his brethren. 3 * And judas begat Phares, and Zara f By 〈◊〉 adultery, the which shame setteth forth his great 〈◊〉, who made himself of no reputation, but become a servant for our sakes: yea, a worm and no man, the reproach of men, and contempt of the people, and at length suffered the accursed death of the cross. * 2. Chro. 25. * Ruth. 4 18. of Thamar. And * Phares begat Esrom. And Esrom begat Aram. 4 And Aram begat Aminadab. And Aminadab begat Naasson. And Naasson begat Salmon. 5 And Salmon begat Booz of g Rachab and Ruth, being Gentiles, signify that Christ came not only of the Jews, and for them but also of the Gentiles, and for their salvation. * Ruth. 4. 18. * 〈◊〉. Sam. 16. 1. & 17. 〈◊〉. * 2. Sam. 12. 24. * 1. King. 11. 43. * 1. 〈◊〉, 3. 10. Rachab. And * Booz begat Obed of Ruth. And Obed begat jesse. Gen. 2. 2. Gen. 25 24 Gene. 29. 35. 6 And * jesse begat David the King. And* David Gen. 〈◊〉. 27. the King begat Solomon of her that was (the wife) of Urias. 7 And*Solomon begat Roboam. And 〈◊〉 begat Abia. And Abia begat Asa. 8 And Asa begat josaphat. And josaphat begat joram. And joram begat Ozias. 9 And Ozias begat h He hath omitted three kings, 〈◊〉, Amasia, 〈◊〉, abbridging the number to make the times fourteen generations. joatham. And joatham begat Achaz. And Achaz begat Ezecias. 10 And * Ezecias' begat Manasses. And Manasses begat Amon. And Amon begat josias. 11 And*Iosias begat Iacim. And Iacim begat jechonias and his brethren about the time they were carried away to Babylon. 2. King. 20. 〈◊〉. and 2. 〈◊〉. 12 And after they were carried away into Babylon, * jechonias begat i After the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, the title 〈◊〉 was appo appointed unto him: so that notwithstandynge, that they were as 〈◊〉 for the space of seventy years, yet by the providence, of God the govern meant remained in the family of David, where it continued till the coming of Christ. Salathiel. * And 1. Chron. 〈◊〉. 13. 〈◊〉 Salathiel begat Zorobabel. 2. king. 23. 34. and 24. 1. 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud. And Abiud 1. Chron. 36. 4. begat Eliacim. And Eliacim begat Azor. 2. king. 24. 6. 14 And Azor begat Sadoc. And Sadoc begat 2. Chron. 36. 9 Achim. And Achim begat Eliud. 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar. And Eleazar begat Matthan. And Matthan begat jacob. 16 And jacob begat joseph, the husband of Marie, k Albeit the jews number their kindred by the malekynd: yet this lineage of Marie is comprehended under the same, because she was married to a man of her own stock and tribe of whom was born jesus, that is called l Who is the true King, Priestand Prophet anointed of God to accomplish the office of the redeemer. * Luk. 1. 〈◊〉. Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David, (are) fourteen generations. And from David until they were carried away into Babylon, fourteen generations: and after they were carried away into Babylon until Christ fourteen generations. 18 ¶ Now the birth of jesus Christ was thus, 1. Chro. 3 17. when as his mother Marie was * betrowthed 〈◊〉. 3. 2. and 5. 2. to joseph, m Before he took her home to him. before they came together, she was found n As the Angels after ward declared to joseph. with child of the holy Gost. 19 Then joseph her husband being a o Upright & sea 〈◊〉 God, & their 〈◊〉 suspecting that she had committed fornication, before she was be 〈◊〉, would neither receive her, which by the Law should be 〈◊〉 to another neither by accusing her 〈◊〉 her to shame for her fact. just man, and not willing to * make her a public exam, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a p This dream is witnessed by the 〈◊〉 Ghost, & is a kind of revelation. dream, saying, joseph the q This name putteth him in remembrance of God's 〈◊〉 to David. son of David, fear not to take Marie (for) thy wife: for that which is conceived in her, is of the holy Gost. 21 And she shall bring for the a son, and thou shalt * call his name r That is, a Saviour. * Acts. 4, 12. * Phil. 2, 10. * Isa. 7, 4. jesus: for he shall * save his people from their sins. 22 And all this was done that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken of the Lord by the Prophet, saying, 23 * Behold, a virgin shallbe with child, and Deut. 24, 1. shall bear a son, and “ Or, thou. they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is by interpretation, s God is joined with us by the means of jesus Christ, who is both God and man. God with us. 24 ¶ Then joseph, being raised from sleep, did Nom. 12, 6. as the Angel of the Lord had enjoined him, and took his wife. 25 But he knew her not, till she had brought forth her t Christ is here called the first born, because she had never none before, & not in respect of any she had after. neither yet doth this word (till) importal ways a time following: wherein the contrary may be affirmed, as our Saviour, saying, that he will be present with his disciples, till the end of the world, means not, that after this world he will not be with them. first born son, and he called his Luk. 1. 38. name jesus. CHAP. II 1 The time and place of Christ's birth. 11 The wisemen offer their presents. 14 Christ fleeth into Egypt. 16 Luk. 2, 6. The young children are slain. 23 joseph turned into Galilee. 1 WHen * jesus than was born at bethlehem in a For there is another Bethlehem in the tribe of zebulum. judea, in the days of Herode the King, behold, there came b Wisemen, or Magi, in the Persians and Chaldeans tongue signify philosophers, Priests, or astronomers, & are here the first fruits of the Gen tiles that came to worship Christ. Wisemen from the East to jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is the King of the jews that is born? for we have seen his c An extraordinary sign to set forth that king's honour, whom the world did not esteem. star in the East, and are come d Which was a declaration of that reverence, which the Gentiles should bear unto Christ. to worship him. 3 When King Herode herded (this,) he was troubled, and all jerusalem with him. 4 And gathering together all the chief Priests & Scribes of the people, he asked of them, where Christ should be born. 5 e They cold well tell of Christ in general: but when they should profess his name, & give him his due honour, they wax cold, and shrink back. And they said unto him, At Bethlehem in judea: for so it is written by the Prophet, 6 * And thou Bethlehem in the land of juda, art not the lest among the Princes of juda: for out of thee shall come the governor that shall feed my people Israel. 7 Then Herode f And evil conscience is a burning fire. privily called the Wisemen, (and) diligently enquired of them the time of the star that appeared, 8 And sent them to Bethlehem, saying, Go & search diligently for the babe: and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I may come also, and worship him. Micah 5, 2. 9 ¶ So when they had herded the King, they de iohn 7, 42. parted: & lo, the g The star vanished a way before, to the 〈◊〉 they should tarry at jerusalem, and there 〈◊〉 of the thing, to the confusion of the jews. star which they had seen in the East, went before them, till it came, and stood over (the place) where the babe was. 10 And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with an exceeding great joy, 11 And went into the house, and “ Or, saw. found the babe with Marie his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him, and opened their treasures, and presented unto him gifts, h The persien's manner was not to solute kings without a preset and therefore they brought of that which was most precious in their country, whereof every one of them offered (even) gold, and incense, and myrrh. 12 And after they were warned of God in a dream, that they should i Promise ought not to be kept, where God's honour and preaching of his truth is hindered: or else it ought not to be broken not go again to Herode, they returned into their country another way. 13 ¶ After their departure, behold the Angel of the Lord appeareth to joseph in adreame saying, Arise, and take the babe and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I bring thee word: for Herode will seek the babe, to destroy him. 14 So he arose and took the babe and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt, 15 And was there unto the death of Herode, k That which was prefigured by the deliverance of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Egypt, which were Christ's Church & his body, is now verified, & accomplished in the head Christ. that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken of the Lord by the * Prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my Son. 16 ¶ l Within a certain time after. Then Herode, seeing that he was mocked of the Wisemen, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two year old and under, according to the time which he had diligently Hose 1, 1. searched out of the Wisemen. 17 Then was that fulfilled which was spoken jere. 31, 15. by the Prophet jeremias, saying, 18 * In m Herode renewed the sorrow which the Beniamites had suffered long before: yet for all his cruelty he cold not bring to pass, that Christ should not reign Rama was a voice herded, mourning, and weeping and great lamentation: Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they n That is, they were killed and dead. were not. 19 And when Herode was dead, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to joseph in Egypt, 20 Saying, Arise, and take the babe and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are o Thus the faith full may how God hath infinite means to them from the rage of tyrants. dead which sought the babes life. 21 Then he arose up, and took the babe and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he herded that Archelaus did reign in judea in stead of his father Herode, he was afraid to gothether: “ Or, therefore. yet after he was warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parties of Galilee. 23 And went and dwelled in a city called Nazaret, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophets, (which was,) That he should be called “ Or, of Nazaret. a p Which is holy and consecrated to God: alluding unto those that were Nazarites in the old Law, which were a figure of that holiness which should be manifested in Christ, as was 〈◊〉, joseph. etc Nazarite. CHAP. III 1 The office doctrine, and life john. 7 The Pharisees are reproved. 8 The fruits of repentance. 13 Christ is baptised in jordan 17 And authorised by God his Father. Mar. 1, 4. luk. 1. 3. 1 A * Nd in a In the first year of the reign of Tiberius, after Christ had long time remained in Nazaret, and was now about 〈◊〉. year old. those days, john the baptist came and preached in the b So called in respect of the plain 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 valleys: and not inhabited. wilderness of judea, 2 And said, “ Or, be sorry for your faults past, and amend. Repent: for the c Which is, that God will reign over us, gather us unto him, pardon our sins, and adopt us by the preaching of the Gospel. kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he of whom it is spoken by the Prophet Esaias, saying, * The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, (is,) Prepare you the way of the Lord: make his paths strait. 4 * And this john had his d Woven with here, as gross here cloth. garment of camels here, and a griddle of a skin about his loins: his meat was also e Such meres as nature brought for the without man's labour or diligence: read. “ Or, grasshoppers Mar. 1, 〈◊〉. locusts & wild honey. 5 * Then went out to him jerusalem & all judea, and all the region round about jordan. 6 And they were baptised of him in jordan, f Acknowledging their faults for there is no repentance without confession. confessing their sins. 7 Now when he saw many of the Pharisees and of the Sadduces come to his baptism, he said unto them, * O “ Or, broods. generations of vipers, Isa. 40. 3. who hath forewarned you to flee from the mar. 1, 3. anger to come? luk. 3. 4. job. 1, 〈◊〉. 8 Bring for the therefore g He menaceth those venomous and malicious Pharisees with the judgment of God except they show before man such works as are agreeable to the profession of the godly, whom Isai calleth the trees of righteousness, fruits worthy amendment Mar. 1, 6. of life, 9 And think not to say with yourselves. * We have Abraham to (our) father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also is the h The judgement of God is at hand to destroy such as are not 〈◊〉 to be of his Church. axe put to the root levit. 11 22. of the trees: * therefore every tre, which bringeth not forth good fruit, is he wen luk. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. down, and cast into the fire. 11 * In deed I baptise you with water to amendment of life, but he that cometh after me, is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he will baptise you with Chap. 13, 34. the holy Ghost, and with i When God baptizeth inwardly with the virtue of his Spirit, he burneth, & consumeth the vices and inflameth the hearts with love toward him. fire. 12 Which hath his k Which is the preaching of the Gospel, whereby he 〈◊〉 the faithful as good corn, & 〈◊〉 the infideles as chaff. * Mar. 1. 9 * Luke 3. 22. fan in his hand, and will make clean his floor, and gather his wheat into his garner, but will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. 13 ¶ * Then came jesus from Galilee to jordan unto john, to be baptised of him. 14 But john put him back, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 Then jesus answering, said to him, Let be Chap. 61, 3. now: for thus it becometh us to l We must tender perfect obedience to God in all things, which he hath ordained. fulfil all john 8. 39 righteousness. So he suffered him. act. 〈◊〉, 26. 16 And jesus when he was baptised, came strait out of the water. And lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and (john) saw the Spirit of God descending like a m To show the state of his kingdom, which is in all meekness and lowliness. * Chap. 17, 5. 2. per. 1, 17. dove, and lighting upon him. Chap. 7, 9 Mark. 1. 8. 17 And lo, a voice (came) from heaven, saying, luk 3, 19 * n The favour of God restethon jesus Christ, that from him it might be powredon us, which 〈◊〉 of ourselves his wrath, and indignation. * Colo. 1, 13. This is my * beloved Son, in whom I ioh. 〈◊〉, 26. act. 1, 5, & 2, 1, & 8. 5 & 9, 4. am well pleased. CHAP. four 1 Christ fasteth and is tempted. 11 The Angels minister unto him. 17 He beginneth to preach. 18 He calleth Mark. 1. 12. Peter, Andrew, james and john, and heals all the sick. Luke. 4. 1. 1 THen * was jesus led aside a By the holy Gost. of the Spirit into the wilderness, to be b To the end that he oucrcoming these temptations might get the victory for us. tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days, and forty nights, he was after ward hungry. 3 Then came to him the tempter, and said, If thou be the Son of God, c Satan would have Christ to 〈◊〉 God, and his word and follow other strange and unlawful means. 〈◊〉 that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answering, said, It is written, * Man shall not live by bread only, but by every d He means the order that God hath ordained to maintain his creatures by. word that proceedeth out of the mouth Deu. 8. 3. of God. 5 Then the devil took him up into the e To wit, 〈◊〉. holy City, and set him on a “ Or, vane which showed where the wound stood. pinnacle of the temple, 6 And said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, * that he will give his Angels charge over thee and with their hands they shall f He allegeth but half the sentence to deceive thereby the rather, & cloak his crafty purpose. lift thee up, left at any time thou shouldest dash thy foot against a stone. Psal. 92. 〈◊〉. 7 jesus said unto him, It is written again, * Thou shalt not g We must not leave such lawful means as God hath appointed, to seek others after our own fantasy. tempt the Lord thy God. 8 Again the devil took him up unto an exceeding high mountain, and h In a vision. showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory Deut. 6 16. of them, 9 And said to him, All these will I give thee, if thou will't fall down, and worship me. 10 Then said jesus unto him, Avoid Satan, for it is written, * Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Deut. 6. 13. 11 Then the devil i The word of God is the sword of the Spirit, wherewith 〈◊〉 is overcome. left him: and behold the Angels k To consort him Mark. 1. 14. came: and ministered unto him. 12. ¶ * And when jesus had herded that john was l And cast in prison by Herode. delivered up, he returned into Galilee, 13 And leaving Nazaret, went and dwelled in Capernaum, which is near the m For so they call led the lake of Gennesareth. sea in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim, Luke. 4. 14. john 4. 43. 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying, 15 * The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim (by) the way of the sea, beyond jordan, n Christ had preached now 〈◊〉 a year in judea and Sama ria, and after went to preach in the uppermost Galilee, which was out of the borders of Palestina. Galilee of the Gentiles: Isay. 9 1. 16 The people which sat in o Which was without contort, hath received consolation. darkness, saw great light: and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death, light is risen up. 17 * From that time jesus began to preach, and to say, Amend your lives: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 ¶ * And jesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon, which was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were p God hath choose the weak things of the world 〈◊〉 confound the mighty. fishers.) 19 And he said unto them, Follow me, and I Mark. 1. 15. will make you fishers q To draw them out of the sea of this world, where in they are drowned. of men. Mark. 1. 16. 20 And they strait way leaving the nets, followed him. 21 And when he was go for the from thence he saw other two brethren, james (the son) of Zebedeus, and john his brother in a 〈◊〉. Corin. 1. 27. ship with Zebedeus their Father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22 And they r We ought to be most ready to follow Christ, when he calleth, leaving all world lie respects a part without tarrying, leaving the ship and their Father, followed him. 23 So jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the s That is, the blessed tidings of forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God. kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 24 And his same spread abroad through all Syria and they brought unto him all sick people, that were taken with divers diseases and gripings, and them that were possessed with t So that by healing incurable diseases Christ's diwinitie appeared devils, and those which were u They that were 〈◊〉 sick at a certain time of the moon. lunatic, and those that had the palsy: and he healed them. 25 And there followed him great multitudes out of Galilee; and x It was a country whercin was tene Cities, as the word signifieth. Decapolis, and jerusalem, and judea, and from beyond jordan. CHAP. V. 3 Christ teacheth who are blessed. 13 The salt of the earth & light of the world. 16 Good works. 17 Christ came to fulfil the Law. 21 what is meant by kill. 23 Reconciliation. 27 Adultery. 29 Offences. 31 Divorcement. 〈◊〉 Not to swear. 39 To suffer wrong. 43 To love our enemies. 48 Perfection. 1 ANd when he saw the multitude, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them saying, 3 * Blessed (are) the a That 〈◊〉 themselves void of all righteousness that they may only seek it in Christ. poor in spirit, for there's Luke 6, 20. is the kingdom of heaven. 4 * Blessed (are) they that b Which feel their own misery, and seek their comfort in God. mourn: for they shallbe comforted. 5 * Blessed (are) the c Who rather would suffer all injuries, than they would revenge themselves. meek: for they shall inherit the earth. isaiah, 61, 〈◊〉. 6 Blessed (are) they which d Being in 〈◊〉, desire nothing but that which is upright and godly. hunger and thirst luke. 6, 21. for righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed (are) the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Psal. 73, 11. 8 Blessed (are) the * pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed (are) the place makers: for they shallbe called the e For he is called the God of peace 1. Cor. 14. 33. children of God. 10 Blessed (are) they * which suffer persecution Psal. 24, 4. for righteousness sake: for there's is the kingdom of heaven. 11 * Blessed are you when menrevile you, and persecute (you,) and say all manner of evil against you for my sake, falsely: 12 Rejoice & be glad, for great is your reward 1. Pet. 3, 14. in heaven: for so persecuted they the Prophets 1. Pet. 4, 4. which were before you. act. 5, 41. Mar. 9, 50. 13 * You are the f Your office is to season 〈◊〉 with the salt of the heavenly 〈◊〉. salt of the earth: but if the salt Luke. 14, 14. have lost his favour, where with shall it be salted? It is thence forth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden underfoot of men, Mar. 4, 21. 14 You are the light of the world. A city that luke. 8, 16. & 〈◊〉. 33. is set on an hill, can not be hide. 15 * neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 * Let g Because you are seen far of, give good example of life. your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Pet. 2, 12. 17 Think not that I am come to destroy the Law, or the Prophets. h The Gospel is the stablishing, & accomplishing of the Law. I am not come to destroy them, but to fulfil them. 18 * Fortruely I say unto you, Till heaven, and Luk. 16, 17. earth perish, one jot, or one title of the Law jam. 2, 10. shall not scape, till i The doctrine of the Law containeth nothing unprofitable or superfluous. all things be fulfilled. 19 * Whosoever therefore shall break one of k Who soever shall transgress the lest of the 〈◊〉 commandments in word and example, he shall be cast out of the kingdom of God except it be pardoned him in Christ. these lest commandments, & teach men so, he shallbe called the lest in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall observe and teach (them,) the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, except your righteousness Luk. 11, 29. * exceed thee (righteousness) of the l Which neither expound the Law truly, nor observe it well. Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 21 m He 〈◊〉 how these worthy doctors have falsely glossed this commandment. You have herded that it was said unto them of the old time, * Thou shalt not kill: for whosoever killeth, shallbe “ O, subject punishment. culpable of judgement. 22 But I say unto you, whosoever is angry Exod. 20, 〈◊〉. deu. 5, 17. with his brother “ Or, without cause. n For GOD knowing his secret malice will punish him. unadvisedly, shall be culpable of judgement. And whosoever saith unto his brother, o Which signifieth in the 〈◊〉 tongue anidle 〈◊〉, & is spoken in contempt Raca, shallbe worthy to be punished with by the p Like judgement almost the Romans observed: for 〈◊〉 had the examination of small matters, the counsel of xxiii of greater causes & final lie great matters of importance were decided by the senate of lxxi judges which here iscompared to the judgement of God, or to be punished with hell 〈◊〉. Counsel. And whosoever shall say, Fool, shallbe worthy to be punished with hell fire. 23 If then thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remember'st that thy brother hath ought against thee, 24 Leave there thy offering before the altar, and go thy way: first be q For that thou hast 〈◊〉 him, or he hath 〈◊〉 thee: for God prefereth brotherly reconciliation to 〈◊〉. reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. 25 * Agree with thy adversary quickly, whilesthou art in the way with him, jest thy adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the sergeant, and thou be cast into prison. 26 Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt not come out thence, till thou hast paid the utmost farthing. 27 ¶ You have herded that it was said to them of old time, * Thou shalt not commit adultery. 28 But I say unto you, that whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed Luk. 12, 58. r 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 read both in body and in mind Chap. 18. 8. adultery with her already in his heart. 29 * Wherefore if thy right s Nothing is so precious which ought not to be rejected in respect of the glory of God. eye 'cause thee to offend, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for better it is for thee, that one of thy members perish, “ O, 8 not that. than that thy whole body should be cast into hell. Exod. 20, 14. rom. 13 9 30 Also if thy right hand make thee to offend, cut it of, and cast it from thee: for better it is for thee that one of thy members perish, than that thy whole body should be cast into hell mar. 9, 47. 31 It hath been said also, * Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a testimonial of divorcement. 32 But I say unto you, whosoever shall put away his wife (except it be for fornication) t In that he giveth her leave to 〈◊〉 another by causeth her to commit adultery: & whosoever Cham 19, 7. shall marry her that is divorced, den. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. committeth adultery. mar. 10, 4. luk. 16, 18. 33 Again, you have herded that it was said to them 1 cor. 7, 〈◊〉. of old time, * Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform thy others to the Lord 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉. Exod. 20, 7. 34 But I say unto you, u All superfluous oaths are 〈◊〉 debarred, whether the Name of God be therein mentioned, or otherwise. Swear not at all, neither leu. 9, 2. by heaven, for it is the throne of God: deut. 〈◊〉, 11. 35 Nor yet by the earth: for it is his foot stool: neither by jerusalem: for it is the city of the great King. 36 neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one here white or black. 37 * But let your communication be, x 〈◊〉 simplicity and truth be in your words, and then yeshal not be so light, and ready to swear. Yea: yea: Nay, nay. For whatsoever (is) more than these James. 〈◊〉. 12. cometh of y When a men speaketh other wise than he thinketh in heart, it cometh of an evil conscience, and of the devil. evil. 38 ¶ You have herded that it hath been said, An * z Albeit this was spoken for the judges, yet every man applied it to revenge his private quarrel. eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. 39 But I say unto you, * Resist not “ Or, injury. evil: but whosoever a Rather receive double wrong, them revenge thy ownegriefs. shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if any man will sue thee at the law and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. 41 And whosoever will compel thee (to go) a Exod. 21, 24. mile, go with him twain. Deut. 19 21. Levi. 24, 20. 42 * Give to him that asketh, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not away. 43 You have herded that it hath been said, * Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and b This was added by the false expositors the Pharisees. hate thy enemy. 44 But I say unto you, * Love your enemies: Luke. 6, 29. bless them that curse you: do good to them Rom. 12, 17. that hate you, * and pray for them which “ Or, rush in upon you. 1. Cór. 6. 7. hurt you, and 〈◊〉 you. 45 * That you may be the children of your Father that is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to arise on the evil, and the good, and sendeth rain Deut. 15. 8. levit. 19 18. on the just, and unjust. 46 For if you love them, which love you, what reward shall you have? Do not the c These did take to 〈◊〉 the taxes, 〈◊〉, and other 〈◊〉, & therefore were greatly in disdain with almen Publicans even the same? Luke. 6. 27. 47 And if you “ Or, embrace. be friendly to your brethren Luke. 23. 34. only, what singular thing do you? do not even Act. 7. 60. the Publicans likewise? z. Cor. 4. 〈◊〉. 48 You shall therefore be d We must labour to attain unto the 〈◊〉 of God who of his free liberality, doth good to them that are unworthy perfit, as your Father which is in heaven, is perfit. Luke. 6. 32. CHAP. VI 1 Of alms. 5 Prayer. 14 Forgiving one another. 16 Fasting. 19 He forbiddeth the careful seeking of worldly things, and willeth men to put their whole trust in him. 1 TAke heed that you give not your alms before men, to be seen of them, or elsye shall have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. 2 * Therefore when thou givest thine alms, thou shalt not make a trumpet to be blown before thee, as the a Whose works proceed not of a right faith, but are done for vain glory. hypocrites do in the Synagogues and in the streets, to be praised VI of men. Verily I say unto you, they have Rom. 12. 8. their b In that they are praised and commended of men reward. 3 But when thou dost thine alms, let not thy c It is 〈◊〉 that God appro 〈◊〉 our Works. left hand know what thy right hand doth. 4 That thine almesmay be in secret, and thy Father that seethe in secret, he will reward thee d In that day when all things shallbe revealed. openly. 5 And when thou prayest, be not as the hypocrites: for they love to stand, and pray in the Synagogues, & in the corners of the streets, because they would be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. 6 But when thou prayest, e With draw thyself rather a part. enter into thy chamber: and when thou hast shut thy door, pray unto thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seethe in secret, shall reward thee openly. 7 Also when you pray, “ Or, babble not much. f He commádeth us to beware of much babbling and supetfluous 〈◊〉. use no vain repetitions as the heathen: for they think to be herded for their much babbling. 8 Be you not like them therefore: for your g Who is not persuaded by elo quent speech, and long talk, as men are. Father knoweth where of you have need, before you ask of him. 9 After this h Christ bindeth them not to the words, but to the sense, and for me of prayer. manner therefore pray you, * Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy i We must seek God's glory first, and above all things. Name. Luke. 11, 2. 10 Thy k Reign thou overall, and let us tender unto thee perfit obedience, as thy Angels do. kingdom come. Thy will be done even in earth, as (it is) in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our dettes, as we also forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into l To be overcome thereby. tentation, but deliver us * from evil: for m This conclusion excludeth man's merits, and teacheth us to ground our 〈◊〉 only on God. thine is the kingdom, and the power, andthe glory for 〈◊〉. Amen. Chap. 13. 19 14 * Forifye do forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, no more will your Father forgive (you) your trespasses. 16 Moreover, when you fast, look not sour as Mark. 11. 25. the hypocrites: for they n Make their faces to seem of an other sort than they were 〈◊〉 to do. disfigure their faces, Eccle. 24. 2. that they might seem unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, that they have their reward. 17 But when thou fastest, o Where by is commanded to avoid all vain ostentation. anoint thy head, and wash thy face. 18 That thou seem not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Luke. 12. 33. Father which seethe in secret, will reward 1. Timon, 6. 19 thee openly. Luke. 11. 34. 19 ¶ Lay not treasures for yourselves upon the earth, where the moth and canker corrupt, and where thieves dig through, and prover. 21. 9 steal. 20 * But lay up treasures for yourselves in, where neither the moth nor canker Deut. 15. 9 corrupteth, and where thieves neither dig through, nor steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 22 ¶ * The light of the body is the eye: if then thy eye be p If thy eye be disposed to libe 〈◊〉. single, thy whole body shall belight. Luke. 16. 13. 23 But if thine eye be q If thy affection be corrupt and given to covecousnes. wicked, than all thy Psal. 〈◊〉. 22. body shallbe dark. Wherefore if the r If the concupiscennce, and wicked affections overcome reason, we must 〈◊〉 marvel though men be blindedand be like unto beasts. light Luke. 12. 22. that is in thee, be darkness, how great is Philip. 4. 6. that darkness! 1. Timo. 6 8. 1. Peter. 5. 7. 24 * Not man can serve two masters: for either he shall hate the one, and love the other, or else he shall lean to the one, and despise the other. You can not serve God and riches. 25 * Therefore I say unto you, be not s Man's 〈◊〉 nothing 〈◊〉 where 〈◊〉, grueth not 〈◊〉. careful for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink: nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more wroth than meat? and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the heaven: for they so we not, neither reap, not carry into the barns: yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are you not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking care, is able to add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why care you for raiment? Learn, how the lilies of t The goodness of God even towards the herbs of the field, far passeth all things that man can compass byhis power and labour. the field do grow: they u The word signifieth, the Weary not themselves labour not, neither spin: 29 Yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore if God so cloth the grass of the field which is to day, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not (do) much more unto you, o you of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or what shall we drink? or wherewith shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things x Withcare and distrust. seek the Gentiles) for your heavenly Father knoweth, that you have need of all these things. 33 But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his y That is, to be regenerate, and amend your lives. righteousness, and all these things shallbe ministered unto you. 34 Care not then for the morrow: for the morrow shall care for “ Or, his own things. it z God Will provide for every day that that shalbenecessarie though We do notincrease the 〈◊〉 grief by the carefulness how to live in time to come. self: the day hath enough with his own grief. CHAP. VII. 1 Christ forbiddeth rash judgement. 6 Not to cast holy things to dogs. 7 To ask, seek, or knock. 12 The scope of the Scripture. 13 The strict and wide gate 15 Of false Prophets. 16 The good tre and evil. 22 False miracles. 24 The house on the rock or upon the sand. 1 I a He commands, not to be 〈◊〉 or malicious to 〈◊〉 our, and condenneour neighbour's 〈◊〉: for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their own faults, and seek not to amend them, but are curious to reprove other men's Udge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what * judgement you judge, you shall be judged, and with what * measure you met, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why seest thou the mote, that is in thy brother's eye, and perceivest not the beam that is in thy own eye? 4 * Or how sayst thou to thy brother, Suffer me to cast out the mote out of thy eye, and behold a beam is in thy own eye? 5 Hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of Luke. 6. 37. Rom. 2. 〈◊〉. thy own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly 1. Corin. 4. 〈◊〉. to cast out the mote out of thy brother's Mark. 4. 24. eye. Luke. 6. 〈◊〉. Luke. 9 38. and 〈◊〉. 6 ¶ b Declare not the Gospel to the Wicked contemners of God Whom thou seest 〈◊〉 to them selves and forsaken. Give you not that which is holy, to dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, jest they tread them under their feet, and turning again, all to rend you. 7 ¶ * Ask, and it shallbe given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shallbe opened unto you. Chap. 21. 22. Mark. 11. 24. 8 For whosoever asketh, receiveth: and he Luke 11. 9 that seeketh, finds: and to him that knocketh, john. 14. 〈◊〉. and 16. 14. it shallbe opened. 9 For what man is there among you, which if 〈◊〉. 1. 6. his son ask him bread, would give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If you then, which are evil, can give to your children good gifts, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him? 12 * Therefore whatsoever you would that men Luke. 6. 〈◊〉. should do to you, even so do you, to them: for job. 4. 16. this is the c The Whole law and the 〈◊〉 set 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 us and command charity. Law and the Prophets. 13 ¶ * d We must over come and morti fie our affections if We Will be 〈◊〉 disciplesof Christ Enter in at the streicte gate: for it is the wide gate, and broad e For the most part of men 〈◊〉 their own 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 head long to 〈◊〉 Luke. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 way that leadeth to destruction: and many there be which go Luke. 〈◊〉. 24. in thereat. 14 Because the gate is straight, and the way narrow that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 15 ¶ Be ware of false prophets, which come to you in sheps clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16 You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns? or figs of thystels? 17 So every good tre bringeth forth good fruit and a “ Or, a totten. corrupttre bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tre can not bring forth evil fruit: neither can a corrupt tre bring forth good fruit. 19 * Every tre that bringeth not forth good Chap. 3. 10. fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you shall know them. 21 ¶ Not every one that sayeth unto me, f He means hirelings and high 〈◊〉, Who rather serve God With their 〈◊〉 then With their heart. Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, * but he that doth my Father's will which is in heaven, 22 * Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not g By thy virtue, authority and power. by thy Name prophesied? Rom. 2. 13. and by thy Name cast out devils? and by James. 1. 22. thy Name done many “ Or, miracles. great works? 23 And then will I profess to them, h I never accepted you to be my 〈◊〉 ministers and disciples Luke. 13. 76. * I never knew you: * departed from me, you that work iniquity. 24 Whosoever then heareth of me these words, * and doth the same, I will liken him to a 〈◊〉 man, which hath builded his house Psal. 6. 9 on a rock: Luke. 6. 47. 25 And the rain fallen, and the floods came, and the winds blue, and beaten upon that house, and it fallen not: for it was grounded on a rock. 26 But whosoever heareth these my words, and doth them not, shallbe lickned unto a foolish man, which hath builded his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain fallen, and the floods came, and the winds blue, and beaten upon that house, and it fallen, and the fall thereof was great. 28 ¶ * And it came to pass, when jesus had ended Mark. 1. 12. these words, the people were astonished Luke. 4. 32. at his doctrine. 29 For he taught them as one having i The mighty power of God's Spirit appeared in him, Whereby he declared himself to be God & caused others to believe in him. authority, and not as the Scribes. CHAP. VIII. 2 Christ heals the leper. 5 The captains faith. 11 The vocation of the Gentiles. 14 Peter's mother in law. 19 The Scribes that would follow Christ. 21 Christ's poverty. 24 He stilleth the sea and the wind. 28 And driveth the devils out of the possessed, into the swine. 1 Now when he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Mar. 1. 40. him. Luke. 5, 12. 2 * And lo, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Master, if thou will't, thou canst make me clean. 3 And jesus putting forth his hand, touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean: and immediately his a It Was not like that leprosy that is now, but Was a 〈◊〉 thereof, Which Was 〈◊〉. leprosy was cleansed. Levi. 14. 4. Luke. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 4 Then jesus said unto him, See thou tell b He Would not 〈◊〉 be thoroughly known, but 〈◊〉 time and hour appointed no man, but go, (and) show thyself unto the c Our Saviour Would not 〈◊〉 that Which Was ordained by the Law 〈◊〉 as yet the ceremonies there of Were not abolished. Priest, and offer the gift that * Moses' commanded, for d To condemn them of ingratitude, When they shall see the Whole. a witness to them. 5 ¶ * When jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a “ Or, a captain over an hundredth. Centurion, beseeching him. 6 And said, Master, my “ Or, son. servant lieth sick at home of the palsy, and is grievously pained 7 And jesus said unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 But the Centurion answered, saying, Master, I am not worthy that shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shallbe healed. 9 For I am a man also under the authority (of another,) and have soldiers under me: and I say to one, Go: and he goeth, and to another, Come: and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this: and he doth it. 10 When jesus herded (that,) he marveled, and said to them that followed (him,) Verily, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, even in Israel. 11 But I say unto you, that e Which are strange people and the 〈◊〉, to Whom the covenant of God did not properly appertain. many shall come from the East and West, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 And the children of the kingdom shallbe cast out into f For there is nothing but mere darkness out of the kingdom of heaven. utter * darkness: there shallbe Chap. 22. 13. weeping and gnashing of teeth. 13 Then jesus said unto the Centurion, go thy way, and as thou hast believed, so be it unto thee. And his servant was healed the same hour. 14 ¶ * And when jesus came to Peter's house, Mar. 2. 29. he saw his wives mother laid down, and Luke. 4. 〈◊〉. sick of a fever. 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: so she arose, and ministered unto them. 16 * When the even was come, they brought unto Mark. 1. 32. him many that were possessed with devils: Luke. 4. 40. and he cast out the spirits with (his) word, and healed all that were sick. 17 That it might be fulfilled, which was spoken Isa. 53. 4. by * Esaias the Prophet, saying, g The Prophet speaketh chief of the feebleness and disease of our souls, Whithe jesus Christ hath born: therefore he setteth his great mercy and power before our eyes by healing the body. He took 1. Peter. 2, 24. our infirmities, and bore (our) sicknesses. Luke. 9 17. 18 ¶ * And when jesus saw great multitudes of people about him, he commanded them to go over (the water.) 19 Then came there a certain Scribe, and said unto him, Master, h He thought by this means to 〈◊〉 favour With the World: but jesus showeth him that he is far Wide 〈◊〉 that he looketh for in stead of Worldly Wealth, there is but 〈◊〉 in Christ. I will follow thee whether soever thou goest. 20 But jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests, but the Son of man hath not whereon to rest his head. 21 ¶ And i Luke maketh 〈◊〉 of three, Which Were hindered by worldly 〈◊〉 from coming to Christ. another of his disciples said unto him, Master, suffer me first to go, and k To secure and help him in his old age till he die, and then I Will follow thee Wholly. bury my Father. 22 But jesus said unto him, Follow me, and let the l No duty or love is to be preferred to God's calling: therefore jesus calleth them dead, Which are hindered by 〈◊〉 Worldly thing to follow Christ. dead bury their dead. 23 ¶ * And when he was entered into the ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And behold, there are se a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered with 〈◊〉 4. 35. waves: but he was a sleep. Luke. 8. 22. 25 Then his disciples came, and awoke him, saying, Master, save us: we perish. 26 And he said unto them, Why are you fearful, o you oflytle faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea: and (so) there was a great calm. 27 And the men marveled, saying, What man is this; that both the winds and the sea obey him! 28 ¶ * And when he was come to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, which came out of the graves very fierce, so that no man might go by that way. 29 And behold, they cried out, saying, jesus the Son of God, what have we to do with thee? Art thou come hither to torment us m The Wicked Would ever differre their punis hement, thin king all correction to come to soon. Mark. 5. 5. Luke. 8. 26. before the time? 30 Now there was a far of from them, a great herd of swine feeding. 31 And the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, n The devil desireth ever to do harm, but he can do no more, than God doth appoint. suffer us to go into the herd of swine. 32 And he said unto them, Go. So they went out, and departed into the herd of swine: and behold, the whole herd of swine was carried with violence from a 〈◊〉 down place in the o Meaning the lake of Gennesareth. sea, and died in the water. 33 Then the herdsmen fled: and when they were come into the city, they told allthings, and what was become of them that were possessed with the devils. 34 And behold all the city came out, to meet jesus: and when they saw him, p These Gergesenes esteemed more their hogs than 〈◊〉 Christ. they besought him to depart out of their coasts. CHAP. IX. 2 He heals the palsy. 5 And forgiveth sins. 9 He calleth and visiteth Matthew. 13 Mercy. 15 He answereth the Pharisees and johns disciples. 16 Of the raw cloth and new wine. 22 He heals the woman of the bloody issue. 25 He raiseth jairus daughter. 29 giveth two blind men their sight. 33 Maketh a dumb man to speak. 35 Preacheth and heals in diverse places. 38 And exhorteth to prayers for the advancement of the Gospel. 1 THen he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. 2 And * lo, they brought to him a man sick of Mark. 2. 〈◊〉 the palsy, lying on a bed. And jesus seeing Luke. 5. 〈◊〉. their a And also his faith that had the 〈◊〉: for except We have faith, our sins can not be forgiven. faith, said to the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good comfort: thy b jesus toucheth the principal cause of all our miseries, Which is sin. sins are forgiven thee. 3 And behold, certain of the Scribes said with themselves, This man blasphemeth. 4 But when jesus saw their thoughts, he said, Wherefore think you evil things c Because they did maliciously refuse Christ, Who offered himself unto them. in your hearts? 5 For whether is it d Christ speaketh according to their capacities for they more esteemed outward miracles, than the 〈◊〉 and power of jesus Christ, Whereby their sins might be forgiven. easier to say, Thy sins are forgiving thee, orto say, Arise, and walk? 6 And that you may know that the Son of man hath authority in earth to forgive sins, (than said he unto the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go to thine house. 7 And he arose, and departed to his own house. 8 So when the multitude saw it, they marveled, and glorified God, which had given such authority to men. 9 ¶ * And as jesus passed forth from thence, he see a man sitting at the receipt of custom Mark. 2. 〈◊〉. named Matthew, and said to him, follow Luke. 5. 27. me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as jesus sat at meat in (his) house, behold, many Publicans and sinners, that came (thither,) sat down at the table with jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw that, they said to his disciples, Why eateth your master with Publicans and sinners? 12 Now when jesus herded it, he said unto them, The e He reproveth the vain persua sion of them, which thought themselves whole, & contemned the poor sick sinners, which sought 〈◊〉 Christ to be their physician. whole need not a Physician, but they that are sick. 13 But go f Which are puffed up with vain confidence of your own righteousness. you and learn what this is, * I g God requireth not ceremonies, but brotherly love of one tow ardes another. will Hose. 6. 7. have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not Chap. 12. 7. come to call the righteous, but the * sinners to repentance. 14 ¶ * Then came the disciples of john to him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, and thy disciples fast not? 1. Tim. 〈◊〉. 5. Mar. 2, 18. 15 And jesus said unto them, Can the h Christ would spare his 〈◊〉 a while, not burdening them to much jest he should discourage them. children Luke 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. of the marriage chamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom shallbe taken from them, and then shall they fast. 16 Moreover no man pieceth an i Christ compareth his disciples for their infirmity, to old garments, and old vessels, which are not able as yet to bear the perfection of his 〈◊〉, which he means by new clot, and 〈◊〉 wine. old garment with a piece of “ Or, raw and undressed. new cloth: for that that should fill it up, taketh away from the garment, and the breach is worse. 17 neither do they put new wine into k The mind which is infected with the dregs of supper 〈◊〉 ceremonies, is not 〈◊〉 to receive the pleasant wine of the Gospel. old “ Bottles or bags of leather or 〈◊〉 kin, wherein wine was carried an asses or camels. vessels: for then the vessels would break, and the wine would be spilled, and the vessels should perish: but they put new wine into new vessels, and (so) are both preserved. 18 ¶ * While he thus spoke unto them, behold there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now deceased, but come and lay thy hand on her, and she Mar. 5. 22. shall live. Luke. 8 4. 19 And jesus arose and followed him with his disciples. 20 (And behold a woman which was diseased with anyssue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment. 21 For she said in herself, If I may touch but his garment only, I shallbe whole. 22 Then jesus turned him about, and seeing her, did say, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole at that hour.) 23 Now when jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the l Players upon 〈◊〉 or pipes or other instruments, which in those days they used at buryales. minstrels and the multitude making noise. 24 He said unto them, Get you hence: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. 25 And when the multitude were put forth, he went in and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. 26 And this bruit went through out all that land. 27 And as jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying: O son of David, have mercy upon us. 28 And when he was come in the house, the blind came to him, and jesus said unto them, m He would prove whether they bore him that reverence which was 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. Believe you that I am able to do this? And they said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. 30 And their eyes were opened, and jesus charged them, saying, See that no man know it. Luke. 〈◊〉, 14. 31 But when they were departed, they spread Chap. 12. 24. abroad his fame throughout all that land. Mark. 〈◊〉. 22. 32 ¶ * And as they went out, behold, they Luke. 11. 17. brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. 33 And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spoke: them the multitude marveled, saying, The like was never seen in Israel. 34 But the Pharisees said, * He n This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of extreme impiety, seeing all the people confessed the contrary. casts out devils, Mark. 6. 6. through the prince of devils. Luke. 〈◊〉. 22. 35 ¶ And * jesus went about all cities and towns, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the o Whereby God 〈◊〉 his people together, that he may 〈◊〉 over them. kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the Mark. 6. 34. people. Luke. 〈◊〉. 2. john. 4. 36. 36 But * when he saw the multitude, he had compassion upon them, because they were dispersed, and scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then said he to his disciples, * Surely the p He means the people are ripe, and ready to receive the gospel, 〈◊〉 the number of the elect to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 harvest. harvest (is) great, but the labourers (are) few. 38 Wherefore pray the Lord of the harvest that he would “ Or, 〈◊〉 forth. sand forth labourers into his harvest. CHAP. X. 5 Christ sendeth out his Apostles to preach in judea. 7 He 〈◊〉 them charge, teacheth them, and 〈◊〉 them against 〈◊〉. 20 The holy Ghost speaketh by his ministers. 26 whom we ought to fear. 30 Our hairs be counted. 32 To confess Christ. 37 Not to love our parents more than Christ. 38 To take up our cross. 39 To save or loose the life. 40 To receive the 〈◊〉. 1 ANd * he called his twelve disciples unto Mark. 3. 1. him, and gave them power against unclean Luke. 9 1. spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every sickness, and every disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve Apostles are these. The first (is) Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother: james (the son) of Zebedeus, and john his brother. 3 Philippe and Bartlemes we: Thomas, and show the Publican: james (the son) of Alpheus, and Lebbeus whose surname was Thaddeus. 4 Simon “ Or, the 〈◊〉 the Cananite, and judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Act. 13. 46. Luke. 〈◊〉. 59 5 These twelve did jesus sand forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into the cities of the Samaritans enter you not. 6 But go rather* to the a For the kingdom of God must first be 〈◊〉 preached unto them, because Christ was especially promised unto them. lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 * And as you go, preach, saying, The kingdom Luke. 9 3. and 22. 35. of heaven is at hand. 8 heal the sick: cleanse the lepers: raise up the dead: cast out the devils. Freely you have received, b He 〈◊〉 them to offer themselves freely to the lords work, without respect of gain or 〈◊〉 Mark. 6. 8. freely give. 9 *" Possess not c Because he 〈◊〉 death them not for a long time, 〈◊〉 only for one 〈◊〉, he defendeth the things 〈◊〉 might let them: neither is this a perpetual commandment. gold, nor silver, nor money in your “ Or provide for. girdles. 10 Nor a scrip for the journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor a staff: * for the workman is worthy of his meat. 11 And into * whatsoever city or town you shall come, inquire who is worthy in it, and " Or, 〈◊〉. there abide till you go thence. 1. 〈◊〉. 5. 18. Luk. 10. 7. 12 And when you come into an house, salute the Luk. 10. 〈◊〉. same. 13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let you peace return to you. 14 * And whosoever shall not receive you, nor Mar. 6. 11 Luk. 9 8. hear your words, when you depart out of Act. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. & 18. 6. that house, or that city, * d To signify that their land is polluted, and that you consent not to their wickedness. shake of the dust of your feet. 15 Truly I say unto you, it shallbe easier for than of the land of e Who were not so lively taught, and 〈◊〉. Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgement, then for that city. Luk. 10. 3. 16 ¶ * Behold, I sand you as sheep in the mids of wolves: be you therefore wise as serpents, and “ Or, simple. f Not revenging wrong, much less doing 〈◊〉 innocent as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to the Councils, and will scourge you in their Synagogues. 18 And you shall be brought to the governors and Kings for my sake, in g To take from them all 〈◊〉 of ignorance, & to make them in excusable. witness to them and to the Gentiles. 19 * But when they deliver you up, take no Mar. 13. 11. Luke, 12, 11. thought how or what you shall spoke: for it shall be given you in that hour, what you shall say. 20 For it is not you that speak, but the spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. 21 And the * brother shall betray the brother Luke, 21, 16. to death, and the father the son, and the children shall rise against (their) parents, and 'cause them to dye. 22 And you shallbe hated of all men for my Name: * but he that endureth to the end he Mar. 13. 13. shallbe saved. Luke, 21, 19 23 And when they persecute you in this city, flee h To profit and do good, and not to be idle. into another: for verily I say unto you, you shall not finish (all) the cities of Israel, till the i And will comfort you & give 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his presence: and he 〈◊〉 not of their 〈◊〉 sending but of the whole time of their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Son of man be come. 24 * The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his Lord 25 It is enough for the disciple to be as his master (is,) & the servant as his Lord * If they have called the master of the house k It was the name of an idol which signified the god 〈◊〉, and indispite thereof was attributed to the devil. Read. 2. King 〈◊〉 2. and the wicked called Christ by this 〈◊〉. Beelzebub, how much more than of his household Luk. 6. 40. 26 Fear them not therefore: * for there is nothing john 13. 6. & 15. 20 Chap. 12. 2. covered, that shall not be disclosed nor hide, that shall not be known. 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak you in light: and what you hear in the ear, that preach you on the l Which in those 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so made that men may walk upon 〈◊〉. houses. 28 And fear you not them which kill the body but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him, which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Mar. 4. 22. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing Luk. 〈◊〉. 17. & 12. 2. and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father? 30 * Yea, and all the hairs of you head are numbered. 1. Sam 14. 〈◊〉. 31 Fear you not therefore, you are of more value Act. 27 34. than many sparrows. 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉 8. 32 * Whosoever therefore shall m And acknowledge me his one he 〈◊〉. confess me Luke 9 26. & 12. 8. before men, him will I confess also before my 2. Tim. 2. 12. Father, which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father, which Luke, 12. 51. is in heaven. 34 * Think not that I am come to sand n He giveth us inward peace in our consciences, but outward lie we must have war with wicked worldlings peace into the earth: I came not to sand peace, but the sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at o Which thing cometh not of the property of Christ, but proceedeth of the malice of men, which love not the 〈◊〉, he but darkness, & are 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the word of sal〈◊〉. variance against his father, & the daughter against her mother, & the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 * And a man's enemies (shallbe) they of his own household. 37 * He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me. And he that loveth son, or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me. 〈◊〉. 7. 6. Luk. 14 26. 38 * And he that taketh not his cross, and p Also they that inventanie other way to honour God, then that he 〈◊〉 prescribed by 〈◊〉 word, follow not Christ, but go before him. followeth Chap. 16. 24. after me, is not worthy of me. Mar. 8. 14. 39 * He that will save his q He that doth prefer his life before my glory Luk. 10 6. life, shall loose it, and he Luk. 9 23. & 14. 27 that loseth his life for my sake, shall save it. 40 He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that hath sent me. 41 * He that receiveth a r We must reverence Christ in his 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 them, as sent from him, & honour them for their 〈◊〉 sake. Mar. 9 4. Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a Prophets' reward and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man, shall receive the reward of a righteous man. 42 * And whosoever shall give unto one of these joh. 3. 20. little one's to drink a cup of cold water only, in the name of a Disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall not loose his reward. CHAP. XI. 1 Christ preacheth. 2 john Baptist sendeth his disciples unto him. 7 Christ's testimony concerning john. 18 The opinion of the people concerning Christ 〈◊〉 john. 20. Christ vpbreadeth the unthankful cities. 〈◊〉 The Gospel is 〈◊〉 to the simple. 28 They that labour, and are laden 〈◊〉 Christ's yoke. 1 ANd it came to pass that when jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities. 2 ¶ * And when john herded in the prison the Luk. 7. 18. works of Christ, he a Not because john was ignorant of Christ: but that he might teach his disciples that his office was to lead them to Christ. sent two of his disciples, and said unto him. 3 Art thou he that should come; or shall we look for another? 4 And jesus answering, said unto them, Go and she we john, what things you have herded and seen. 5 The blind receive sight, and the halt go: the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear: the dead are raised up, * and the poor receive Isa. 6. 〈◊〉. the Gospel. 〈◊〉. 4. 16. " Or, the Gospel is preached to the poor. 6 And blessed is he that shall not b 〈◊〉 take no 〈◊〉 by Christ to be 〈◊〉 from the Gospel be offended in me. 7 And as they departed, jesus began to speak unto the multitude, of john, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A c A man 〈◊〉. reed shaken with the wind? 8 But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that wear soft clothing, are in King's houses. 9 But what went you out to see? A Prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and d For the Prophets' 〈◊〉 Christ long before he came but john as it Were pointed him With his finger. more than a Prophet. 10 For this is he of whom it is written, * Behold. I sand my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 11 Verily I say unto you, among them which are e Which Were begotten & born by the means of man, and after the common 〈◊〉 of nature: for Christ 〈◊〉 by the holy Gost. be got of women, arose there not a Malach. 3. 1. greater than john Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is the f The lest of them that shall preach the Gospel in the new estate of Christ's Church, shall 〈◊〉 more 〈◊〉 knowledge than john, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, e shallbe more ex cellent. lest in the kingdom of heaven, is greater than he. 12 And from * the time of john Baptist hitherto, the kingdom of heaven g 〈◊〉 zeals are inflamed With desire to 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 offered, & are most 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 For all the Prophets and the Law h They prophesied things to come, Which 〈◊〉 We see present and more clear prophesied unto john. 14 And if you will receive i Meaning hist 〈◊〉 concerning john. it, this is * Elias which was to come. 15 ¶ He that hath ears to hear, let him hear 16 * But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto little children which sit in the markets, and call unto their fellows. 17 And say, We have piped unto you, and you Luk. 16. 16. have not danced, we have “ Or, 〈◊〉 mour 〈◊〉. mourned unto you, and you have not lamented. 18 For john came neither eating nor drinking and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a glutton and a drinker of wine, a friend unto Publicans and sinners: but k They that are Wise in deed, acknowledge the Wisdom of God in him, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 contemn 〈◊〉. wisdom is justified of her children. 20 ¶ * Then began he to up braid the cities, where in most of his great work were done because they repented not. 21 Woe (be) to 〈◊〉. Chorazin: Woe (be) to thee 〈◊〉 4. 5. Bethsaida: for if the great works, which Luk. 7 32. were done in you, had been done in! Tyrus and Sidon, they had repent long agone in 〈◊〉 and ashes. 22 But I say to you, It shallbe easier for Tyrus and Sidon at the day of judgement, then for you. 23 And thou, Capernaum, which art lifted up Luk. 7. 29. unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: Luke 10. 13. l 〈◊〉 of great 〈◊〉 full of dissolution & 〈◊〉. for if the great works, which have been done in thee, had been done among them of Sodom, they had remained to this day. " Or, therefore. 24 But I say unto you, that it shallbe easier for them of the land of Sodom in the day of judgement, then for thee. 25 * At that time jesus answered, and said, I Luk. 10. 〈◊〉 give thee thanks, o Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hide these things from the wise and men of understanding, & hast opened them unto babes. 26 It is so, o Father, because thy good m Faith cometh not of man's Will or power, but by the secret 〈◊〉 nation of God, Which is the declaration of his eternal counsel. pleasure was such. 27 * All things are given unto me of my Father: and * no man knoweth the Son, but the Father: neither knoweth any man the Father john. 3. 36. but the Son, and he to whom the Son john 6. 46. will reveal (him.) 28 Come unto me, all you that n Which feel the Weight, & grief of your sins and 〈◊〉. are weary and laden, and I will ease you. 29 Take my o To be governed by my Spirit and to 〈◊〉 your affections. yoke on you, and learn of me, that I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find * rest unto your souls. 30 * For my yoke is easy, and my burden light. jer. 6, 〈◊〉. 1. john. 5. 〈◊〉 CHAP. XII. 3 Christ excuseth his disciples which pluck the ears of corn. 10 He heals the dried hand, 22 Helpeth the possessed that was blind and dumb, 31 〈◊〉. 34 The generation of vipers. 35 Of good words. 36. Of idle words. 38 He rebuketh the unfaithful that would needs have tokens. 49 And showeth who is his brother, sister and mother. 1 AT * that time jesus went on a Sabbath day Mar. 2. 25. through the corn, and his disciples were Luk. 6. 1 an hungered, (and) began to pluck the ears Deut. 23. 21. of corn and to eat. 2 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto him, Behold, thy disciples do that which is not lawful to do upon the Sabbath. 3 But he said unto them, * a Necessity 〈◊〉keth that lawful Which is prohibited for a certain respect, in things appertaining to ceremonies, Have you not read 1. Sam, 21. 6. what David did when he was an hungered, and they that were with him? 4 How he entered into the House of God, and ate the show bread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the * Priests? 5 Or have you not read in the Law how that on Exod. 〈◊〉. 33. the Sabbath days the Priests in the Temple Levi 8. 31. & 24. 9 * b Not that the Priest's 〈◊〉 the Sabbath in doing that Which Was commanded by the Law, but he speaketh thus to confuce the error of the people, Who thought the Sabbath broken, if any necessary Work Was done that day. break the Sabbath, and are blameless? Nomb. 28. 9 6 But I say unto you, that here is one greater than the Temple. 7 Wherefore if you knew what this is, * will have mercy and not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the innocents. 8 For the son of man is, c Christ hath power to exempt his from keeping of the Sabbath, seeing the service required in the Temple, Was able to excuse them that laboured 〈◊〉 the same. Lord, (even) of the Sabbath. 9 * And he departed thence, and went into their Synagogue: 10 And behold, there was a man which had (his) hand dried up. And they asked him, 〈◊〉. 6 7. saying, Is it lawful to heal upon a Sabbath Chap. 9 13. day? that they might accuse him. 11 And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have a sheep, and if it fall on a Sabbath day into a pit, will not he take it and lift it out? 12 How much more than is a man better than a sheep? therefore, it is lawful to do well on a Sabbath day. Mark. 3. 10 Luk. 6. 6. 13 Then said he to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it forth, and it was made whole as the other. 14 Then the Pharisees went out, and consulted against him, how they might destroy him. 15 But when jesus knew it, he departed thence, and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all, 16 And charged them that they should not make him known, 17 That it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying, 18 * Behold my servant whom I have choose, Isa. 42, 1. my beloved in whom my soul delighteth: I will put my Spirit on him, and he shall show d The right trade of government not, only to 〈◊〉 jews, but also to strange nations. judgement to the Gentiles. 19 He shall not e He shall not make great noise nor seek out War depompe & glory strive, nor cry, nethershal any man hear his voice in the streets. 20 A f He Will bear With them that be infirm and Weak. bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quenshe, till he bring forth judgement g Christ shall overcome all lets Which hinder the course of the Gospel, and then snall give 〈◊〉 as a conqueror against all his enemies. unto victory. 21 And in his Name shall the Gentiles trust. 22 ¶ * Then was brought to him one, possessed with a devil (both) blind, and dumb, and Luk. 11. 14. he healed him, so that he which was blind and dumb, both spoke and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, & said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees herded it, they said, * This man casts the devils no other wise out, Chap. 9 34. but through Beelzebub the prince of devils. Mar. 3 22. 25 But jesus knew their thoughts, and said to Luk. 11. 17. them, Every kingdom divided against itself, shallbe “ Or, desolate. brought to nought: and every city or house, divided against itself, shall not stand. 26 So if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself: how shall then his kingdom endure? 27 Also if I through Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your h Which 〈◊〉 devils by the 〈◊〉 of God's name, albeit it Was expressly against the Law of God. children cast them out? Therefore they shallbe your judges. 28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then is the kingdom of GOD come unto you. 29 Else how can a man enter into a strong man's house and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man, and then spoil his house. 30 He i He declareth to the Pharisees, that they Were in't Woe sorts his enemies, not only because they did forsake him, but also make open 〈◊〉 against him. that is not with me, is against me: & he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. 31 * Wherefore I say unto you, every sin and blasphemy shallbe forgiven unto men: but Mar. 3 28. Luk. 2. 10. the blasphemy (against) the holy Ghost shall 1. ioh. 5. 3. not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shallbe forgiven him: but whosoever shall speak against the k That is, he that striveth against the 〈◊〉 Which he knoweth, and against his own conscience, can not return to repentance: for he sinneth against the holy Gost. holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world nor in the world to come. 33 Ethenr make the tre good, and his fruit good or else make the tre “ Or, corrupt, evil, and his fruit evil: for the tre it known by the fruit. 34 O “ Or, broods. generations of vipers, how can you speak Luk. 6. 45. good things, when you are evil? For of the* abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth for the good things: & an evil man out of an evil treasure, bringeth forth evil things. 36 But I say unto you, that of every l Much more they 〈◊〉 give a count of their 〈◊〉. idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account there of at the day of judgement. 37 For by thy words thou shalt be m Their Wicked Words shall be a 〈◊〉, proof to condemn the ungodly, if there Were no other thing. justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. 38 ¶ * Then answered certain of the Scribes Chap. 16. 2. Ink. 11 29. & of the Pharisees, saying. Master, n This Was to find some new 〈◊〉 or pretext to 〈◊〉 his doctrine. we would 1. Cor. 1. 22. see a sign of thee. 39 But he answered, and said to them, An evil and o They Were become bastards and 〈◊〉 from their holy 〈◊〉. adulterous generation seeketh a sign, but no sign shall be given unto it, save the sign of the Prophet jonas. 40 * For as jonas was three days, and three nights jona. 2 8. in the whales belly: so shall the Son of man be three p He taketh 〈◊〉 te of the day 〈◊〉 the Whole day. days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineue shall rise in judgement 〈◊〉. 3. 1. with this generation, and condemn it: for they * repent at the preaching of q Who Was a poor stranger, & yet these know not the Messiah Which Was promised to be their king. jonas: & behold, a greater than jonas is here. 〈◊〉. king 〈◊〉. 2. 2 Ch. 〈◊〉. 1. 42 * The Queen of the South shall rise in judgement with this generation, and shall r It is meant as touching her fact in coming to see Solomon, and not her person: for she Was not instructed in the Law of God. condemn ne it: for she came from the ut most parties of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon: and behold, a greaterthen Solomon (is) here. Luk. 11, 24. 43 ¶ * Now when the unclean spirit is go out of a man, he walketh throughout dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. 44 Then he says, I will return into mine house from whence I came: & when he is come, he finds it empty, swept and garnished. 45 ¶ Then he goeth, & taketh unto him s Meaning an infinite number. seven " Or, Wilderness. 2. Pet. 2. 20. other t If Satan be cast out; We must Watch still, that he enter not again: for since he Was once man's oldegest, he knoWeth 〈◊〉 and corner of our house. spirits worse than himself, and they 〈◊〉. 6. 4. & 〈◊〉 26, Mar. 3. 31. entre in, and devil there: * and the end of that man is worse than the beginning. Even so Luk. 8. 20. shall it be with this wicked generation. 46 ¶ * While he yet spoke to the multitude, behold, his mother, and his u This word in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 times every kinsman. brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered, and said to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my x 〈◊〉 prefereth the 〈◊〉 kindred to the car nal. mother and my brethren. 50 For whosoever shall do my Father's will which is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister and mother. CHAP. XIII. 3 The state of the kingdom of God set forth by the parable of the seed. 24. Of the tars 31. Of the mustard sede. 33. Of the leaven. 44. Of the treasure hide in the field. 45. Of the pearls. 47. And of the net. 57 The Prophet is contemned in his own country. 1 THe * same day went jesus out of the house, Marinell 4. 1. and sat by the sea side. Luke 8. 5. 2 And a All desired to hear his doctrine, but there Was not like affection in all. great multitudes resorted unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat down: and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 Then he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold, a sour went forth to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some fell by the ways side and the fowls came and devoured them up. 5 And some fell upon stony ground, where they had not much earth, and anon they sprung up, because they had no depth of earth. 6 And when the sun rose up, they were parched, & for lack of rooting, withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up, and choked them. 8 Some again fell in good ground, and brought forth fruit, one (corn) an hundredth fold, some sixte fold, and another thirty fold. 9 He that b He showeth that all men can not understand these mysteries, and also maketh his disciples more 〈◊〉. hath ears to hear, let him hear. 10 ¶ Then the disciples came, and said to him, Why speakest thou to them in parables? 11 And he answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you, to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not c The Gospel is hide to them that perish. given. 12 * d Christ increaseth in his children his graces. For whosoever hath, to him shallbe Chap. 〈◊〉. 29. given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shallbe taken away, even e Even that which he seemeth to have. that he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables, be cause they seeing, do not see: and hearing, they Isay. 6. 9 hear not, neither understand. Mark. 4. 12. 14 So in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Luke. 8. 10. Esaias, john. 12. 40. which (prophecy) says, * By hearing, Act. 18. 26. you shall hear, and shall not understand, and Rom. 11. 8. seeing you shall see, and shall not perceive. 15 f That 〈◊〉 the Prophet referreth to the secret counsel of God, is here attributed to the hard stubbornness of the people: for the one can not be separated from the other. For this people's heart is waxed fat, and their ears are dull of hearing, and with their eyes they have winked, jest they should see with eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their hearts, and should return, that I might heal them. 16 But blessed (are) your eyes, for they g To wit, the glory of the Son of God, to acknowledge him their Saviour. se: and your ears, for they hear. 17 * Forverely I say unto you, that many Prophets, and righteous men have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen (them,) and to hear those things which you Luke. 10. 24. hear, and have not herded (them.) 18 ¶ * Hear you therefore the parable of the Mark. 4. 15. sour. Luke. 8. 11. 19 Whensoever a man heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, the evil one cometh, & catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: & this is he which ” Or, was sown. hath received the seed by the way side. 20 And he that received seed in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word, and incontinenly with joy receiveth. 21 Yet hath he no root in himself, and dureth but a season: for assoon as tribulation or persecution cometh because of the word, by and by he is offended. 22 And he that receiveth the seed among thorns, is he that heareth the word: but the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he is made unfruitful. 23 But he that receiveth the seed in the good ground, is he that heareth the word, & understandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredth fold, some sixty fold, and some thirty fold. 24 ¶ Another parable put he forth unto than, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man which sowed good seed in his field. 25 h He 〈◊〉 that the good and the bad shall be 〈◊〉 together in the Church to the end that the 〈◊〉 many arm themselves with patience nd constancy. But while men slept, there came his enemy, and sowed tars among the wheat, and went his way. 26 And when the shoulder-blade was sprung up, & brought forth fruit, than appeared the tars also. 27 Then came the servants of the householder, and said unto him, Master, sowedst not thou good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tars? 28 And he said to them, The envious man hath done this. Then the servants said unto him, Will't thou then that we go and gather them up? 29 But he said, Nay, jest while you, go about to gather the tars, you pluck up also with them the wheat. 30 i Christ 〈◊〉 only that the Church shall never be without some wicked men: although they be never so 〈◊〉 punished by such means as he hath left to 〈◊〉 Church. Let both grow together until the harvest, and in time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather you first the tars, and bind them in sheaves to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. 31 ¶ * Another parable he put forth unto than, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man taketh and soweth in his field: Mark. 4. 30. 32 Which in deed is the k This teacheth us 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at the small 〈◊〉 of the Gospel. lest of all sedes: but Luke. 13. 18. when it is grown, it is the greatest among her bes, and it is a tre, so that the birds of heaven come and build in the branches thereof. 33 ¶ * Another parable speak he to them, The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, Luke. 13. 11. which a woman taketh and hideth in three pecks of meal, l 〈◊〉 this be 〈◊〉 them to wai e 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Gospel 〈◊〉. till all be leavened. 34 ¶ * All these things spoke jesus unto the multitude in parables, and without parables spoke he not to them. Mark. 4. 33. 35 That it might be fulfilled, which was Psal. 78. 2. spoken by the Prophet, saying, * I will open my mouth in m This word signifieth grave and 〈◊〉 proverbs, to the end that the doctrine might 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 majesty, and the wicked might thereby be confounded. parables, and will utter the things which have been kept secret from the fundacion of the world. 36 Then sent jesus the multitude away, and went into the house. And his disciples came unto him; saying, Declare unto usthe parable of the tars of the field. 37 Then answered he, and said to them, He that soweth the good seed, is the Son of man. 38 And the field is the world, and the good seed, they are the children of the kingdom, and the tars are the children of the wicked 39 And the enemy that soweth them, is the evil joel. 3 〈◊〉. , * and the harvest is the end of the world, Revel. 14. 〈◊〉. and the reapers be the Angels. 40 As then the tars are gathered and burned in the fire, so shall it be in the end of this world. 41 The Son of man shall send forth his An gels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom allthings that n The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their evil example. offend, and them which do iniquity. 42 And shall cast them into a furnaiss of fire. There shallbe wailing and 〈◊〉 of teeth. Dan. 22. 3. 43 * Then shall the just men shine as the sun 〈◊〉. 3. 7. in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears to 〈◊〉, let him hear. 44 ¶ Again the kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hide in the field, which when a man hath found, he hideth it, and for joy thereof departeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 ¶ Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, that seeketh good pearls. 46 Who having found a pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 ¶ Again the kingdom of heaven is like o It is a kind of 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 in all things that come in the way. unto a draw net cast into the sea, that gathereth of all kinds (of things.) 48 Which, when it is full, men draw to land, and sit and gather the good into vessels, and cast the p The Greek word signifieth rotten things. bad away. 49 So shall it be at the end of the world, The Angels shall go forth, and fever the bad from among the just. 50 And shall cast them into a furnaiss of fire: there shall be wailling, & gnashing of teeth. 51 ¶ jesus said unto them, Understand you all these things? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every q Because the Scribes office was to expound the Scriptures, he means him that doth inter pret them a right, and according to the Spirit. Scribe which is taught unto the kingdom of heaven, is like unto an householder, which bringeth forth out of his r The preachers of God's word must have store of 〈◊〉 and ample 〈◊〉 Mark. 6. 1. treasure things both new and old. 53 ¶ And it came to pass, that when jesus had ended these parables, he departed thence. Luke. 4. 16. 54 * And came into his own country, and john. 6. 42. taught them in their Synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, Whence cometh this 〈◊〉. 6. 4. Luke. 4. 24. wisdom and great works unto this man? john. 4 44 55 Is not this the carpenters son? Is not his mother called Marie, * and his ” Or Confive. brethren james and joses, and Simon and judas? 56 And are not his sisters all with us? Whence then hath he all these things? 57 And they were offended with him. Then je sus said to them, * A prophet is not without honour, s Men common lie neglect them, whom they have known of children: also they do envy them of the same country: & such is ' their ingratitude that they take light occasion to contemn the graces of God in others. save in his own country, and in his own house. 58 And he did not many great works there, for their unbeliefs sake. Chap. XIIII. CHAP. XIIII. Mark. 6. 14. 2 Herodes opinion concerning Christ. 10 john is beheaded Luke. 9 7. 19 Christ feedeth five thousand men with five loaves and two fish. 23 He prayeth in the mountain. 25 He 〈◊〉 reth by night unto his disciples upon the sea. 31 And saveth Peter. 33 They confess him to be the son of God. 36 He heals all that touched the hems of his 〈◊〉. 1 AT* that time Herode the Tetrarch herded Mark. 6. 17. of the fame of jesus. Luke. 〈◊〉. 14. 2 And said unto his servants, This is john Levi 18. 16. and. 20. 21. Baptist. a He spoke after the common error: for they thought that the souls of them that were departed, entered into another body. He is risen again from the dead, and therefore great b To approve his resurrection, and to get him great authority. works are wrought by him. 3 * For Herode had taken john, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias sake, his brother Philip's wife. 4 For john said unto him, It is not * c aswell because 〈◊〉 abhorreth such horrible in ceste, as also that he had taken 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his brother. law full for thee to have her. 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they Chap. 〈◊〉. 26. counted him as a * Prophet. 6 But when Herodes birth day was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herode. 7 Wherefore he d The 〈◊〉 was wicked: but yet it was more vile to obstinate in the same, that he might seem constant. promised with an oath, that hewold give her whatsoever she 〈◊〉 old ask. 8 And she being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here john Baptist head in a platter. 9 And the King was sorry: nevertheless because of the oath, and them that sat with him at the table, he commanded it to be given (her.) 10 And sent, and beheaded john in the prison. 11 And his head was brought in a platter, and given to the maid, and she brought it unto her mother. 12 And his disciples came, and took up his ” Or, karkeiss. body, and buried it, and went, and told jesus. 〈◊〉. 6 38. 13 * And when jesus herded it, he departed Luke. 9 10. thence by ship into a e To the 〈◊〉 that his disciples now after their ambassagemight some what rest them, or else that he might 〈◊〉 them to greater enterprises. desert place a part. And when the multitude had herded it, they followed him a foot out of the cities. 14 And jesus went forth and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion to ward them, and he healed their sick. 15 ¶ And when even was come, * his disciples Mark. 8. 35. came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and Luke. 9 12. the hour is already passed: let the multitude john. 6. 5. depart, that they may go into the towns, and buy them victuals. 16 But jesus said to them, They have no f Christ leaveth them 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 nourishment, 〈◊〉 which seek the food of the 〈◊〉 need to go away: give you them to eat. 17 Then said they unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fish. 18 And he said, Bring them hither to me. 19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves and two fish, and looked up to heaven and ” Or, prayed and gave thanks to God. blessed, and broke, and gave the loaves to his disciples, & the disciples to the multitude 20 And they did all eat, and were sufficed, and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 21 And they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women & little children. 22 ¶ And strait way jesus g The disciples were loath to depart from 〈◊〉 but yet they showed their obedience. compelled his disciples to enter into a ship, and to go over be fore him, while he sent the multitude away. 23 And assoon as he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a mountain alone to Mark. 6. 46. pray: * and when the evening was come, he john. 6. 16. was there alone. 24 And the ship was now in the mids of the sea, and was tossed with waves: for it was a contrary wind. 25 And in the h The night was divided into four watches, whereof every one contained three hours. fourth watch of the night, jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when his disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit, and cried out for fear. 27 Butt straight way jesus spoke unto them, saying, i The presence of Christ 〈◊〉 his bold. Be of good comfort. It is I: be not afraid. 28 Then Peter answered him, and said, Master, if it be thou, k His zeal was great, but he had 〈◊〉 sufficiently considered the measure of his faith. bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to jesus. 30 But when he saw a mighty wind, he was afraid: and as he l His enterprise was to great, and therefore he must needs fall in danger, when his faith failed. began to sink, he cried, saying, Master, save me. 31 So immediately jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said to him, m Christ 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉, & also giveth reme die both at once O thou of little faith, wherefore diddest thou doubt? 32 And assoon as they were come into the ship the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the son of God. 〈◊〉. 6, 54. 34 ¶ * And when they were come over, they came into the land of Gennesaret. 35 And when the men of that place knew him, they sent out into all that country round about, and brought unto him all that were sick. 36 And besought him, that they might touch the hem of his n It seemeth they we eled with a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, notwithstanding our Saviour would not quench the smoking 〈◊〉; and therefore did bear with these small beginnings. garment only: and as many as touch edit, were made whole. CHAP. XU. 3 Christ excuseth his disciples, and rebuketh the 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉, for transgressing God's commandment by their own traditions. 〈◊〉 The plant that shallbe rooted out. 18 what things defile a man. 22 He delivereth the woman of Cananees daughter. 26 The bread of the children. 30 He heals the sick, 36 And feedeth four thousand men, beside women and children. 1 THen came to jesus the Scribes, and Pharisees, which were of jerusalem, saying, Mark, 7, 1. 2 * Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the Elders? for they a Men are more rigorous to 〈◊〉 their own traditions than God's commandment. wash not their hands when they eat “ Or, meat. bread. 3 But he answered & said unto them, Why do you also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? Exod. 20, 〈◊〉. 4 * For God hath commanded, saying, Honour Deut 5, 16. thy father and mother: * and he that curseth 〈◊〉. 6, 2. 〈◊〉. 21, 17. father or mother, let him die the death. 〈◊〉. 20, 9 5 But you say, Whosoever shall say to father or prou. 20, 20. mother, b The 〈◊〉 dis pensed with them that did not their duties to their own 〈◊〉, so that they would recompense the same to their profit by their offerings. By the gift that is (offered:) by me, thou mayest have profit, 6 Though he honour not his father, or his mother, (shallbe free:) thus have you made the commandment of God of no authority by your tradition. 7 O hypocrites, Esaias prophesied well of you, saying, 8 * This people draweth near unto me with Isai. 29, 12. their mouth, and honoureth me with the lip 〈◊〉, but their heart is far of from me. 9 But c God will not be honoured according to man's fan tasie, but detesteth all good in tentions, which 〈◊〉 not grounded on his word. in vain they worship me, teaching (for) doctrines, men's precepts. 10 * Then he called the multitude unto him, & said to them, Hear and understand. Mark. 7, 17. 11 That which goeth into the mouth, defileth not the man, but that which cometh out of the mouth, that defileth the man. john 15, 2. 12 ¶ Then came his disciples, and said unto him Perceivest thou not, that the Pharisees are offended in hearing (this) saying? 13 But he answered and said, * d All they which 〈◊〉 not grafted in jesus Christ by free adoption, and every doctrine, that is not established by God's 〈◊〉. Every plant which mine heavenly Father hath not planted, shallbe rooted up. 14 e They are not worthy to be cared for. Let them alone: they be the* blind leaders of the blind: & if the blind lead the blind both shall fall into the ditch. Luke 6, 39 15 ¶ * Then answered Peter, and said to him, Mark. 7, 〈◊〉. Declare unto us this parable. 16 Then said jesus, Are you yet without understanding! 17 Perceive you not yet, that whatsoever entereth into the mouth, goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draft? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth, come from the heart, and they defile the man. 19 For out of the heart* come evil f All vices proce de of the corrupt affection of the heart. thoughts, Gen 6, 5. & 8, 21. murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false testimonies, slanders. 20 These are the things, which defile the man: but to eat with unwashen hands, defileth not the man. 21 * And jesus went thence, and departed into Mark 7. 24. the coasts of Tyrus and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman a Cananite came out of the same coasts, and cried, saying unto him, Have mercy on me, o Lord, the son of David: my daughter is miserably vexed with a devil. 23 But he answered her not a word. Then came to him his disciples, & besought him, saying, g The disciples were offended at her importunity. Sand her away, for she crieth after us. 24 But he answered, and said, I am not sent, but unto the* lost sheep of the house of Israel. Chap. 10, 6. 25 Yet she came and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. 26 And he answered, and said, It is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it to h Christ calleth them dogs, or whelps which are strangers from the house of God whelps. 27 But she said, Truth, Lord: yet in deed the whelps eat of the crumbs, which fall from their master's table. 28 Then jesus answered, and said unto her, O woman, great is thy i Christ granted her 〈◊〉, for her faith's sake, & not at the request of his disciples. faith: be it to thee, as thou desirest. And her daughter was made whole at that hour. 29 ¶ So jesus* 〈◊〉 away from thence, & came 〈◊〉 7, 31. near unto the sea of Galilee, and went up into a mountain and sat down there. 30 And great multitudes came unto him, * having Isa. 35, 5. with them, halt, blind, dumb, maimed and many other, and cast them down at jesus feet, and he healed them, 31 In so much that the multitude wondered, to see the dumb speak, the maimed whole the halt to go, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel. 32 * Then jesus called his disciples unto him, Mark. 8, 1. and said, I k Christ can not 〈◊〉 those that 〈◊〉 him. have compassion on this multitude, because they have continued with me already three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not letthen depart fasting, jest they faint in the way. 33 And his disciples said unto him, Whence should we get so much bread in the wilderness, as should suffice so great a multitude! 34 And jesus said unto them, How many loaves have you? And they said, Seven, and a few little fish. 35 Then he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, 36 And took the seven loaves, and the fish, & gave thanks, and broke (them,) & gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 37 And they did all eat, and were sufficed: and they took up of the fragments that remained, seven baskets full. 36 And they that had eaten, were four thousand men, beside women, and little children. 39 Then (jesus) sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the parts of “ Or 〈◊〉. Magdala. CHAP. XVI. 1 The Pharisees require a token. 6 jesus warneth his disciples of the Pharisees doctrine. 16 The confession of Peter 19 The keys of heaven. 24 The faithful must hear the cross. 25 To win or loose the life. 27 Christ's coming. Chap. 12. 〈◊〉. 1 THen * came the a Although they did not agree in doctrine, yet they joined together to fight against the truth Pharisees and Sadduces, Mark. 8 〈◊〉. and did b Men tempt God either by their incredulity, or curiosity. tempt (him,) desiring him to Luke. 〈◊〉. 54. show them a signe from heaven. 2 But he answered, and said unto them, When it is evening, you say, Fair wether: for the sky is read. 3 And in the morning (you say,) To day (shallbe) a tempest: for the sky is read and lowering. O hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky, and can you not (discern) the c Which appertain to the heavenly and spiritual life. signs of the times? 4 * The wicked generation, and adulterous Chap. 12. 14. seeketh a sign, and there shall no sign be given it, but the d Christ shallbe to them as a 〈◊〉 raised up from death. sign of the Prophet* jonas: so he left them, and departed. 5 ¶ And when his disciples were come to the jonas. 2. 1. other side, they had * forgotten to take bread Mark. 8. 14. (with them.) 〈◊〉. 12. 1. 6 Then jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sad duces. 7 And they “ Or, reasoned with themselves. thought in themselves, saying, (It is) because we have brought no bread. 8 But jesus e A token of Christ's divinity to know men's 〈◊〉. knowing it, said unto them, O you of little faith, why think you (thus) in yourselves, because you have brought no bread? 9 Do you not yet perceive, neither remember Chap. 14. 17. the five loaves, when there were * five john. 6. 9 thousand (men,) & how many baskets took you up? 10 neither the seven loaves when there were Chap. 15. 34. * four thousand (men,) and how many baskets took you up? 11 Why perceive you not that I said not unto you concerning bread, that you should be ware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and Sadduces? 12 Then understood they that he had not said that they should beware of the leaven of bread, but of the f We may bold lie by Christ's admonition reject and contemn all 〈◊〉 doctri ne and man's 〈◊〉, & ought only to cleave to the word of God. doctrine of the Pharisees, and Sadduces. 13 ¶ * Now when jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I, the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some (say,) john Baptist, and some, Elias: and others, jeremias, or one of Mark. 8. 27. the Prophets. Luke. 9 28. 15 He said unto them, But whom say you that I am? 16 Then Simon Peter answered, and said, * john. 6. 〈◊〉. Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God. 17 And jesus answered, and said to him, Blessed art thou, Simon, the son of jonas: for g He means any thing that 〈◊〉 in man. flesh john. 1. 41. and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art* Peter, and upon h Upon that faith 〈◊〉 thou hast confessed and acknowledged me: for it is grounded upon an infallible truth. this rock I will build my Church: and the i The power of Satan which 〈◊〉 death in craft and violence. gates of hell shall not john. 20. 〈◊〉. overcome it. 19 k The preachers of the Gospel 〈◊〉 pen the gates of heaven with the word of God, which is the right key 〈◊〉 so that where this word is not purely taught, there is neither key, nor authority. And I* will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatsoever thou shalt l Condemn by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. bind upon earth, shallbe bond in heaven: & whosoever thou shalt “ Or, absolve. loose on earth, shallbe loosed in heaven. 20 Then he charged his disciples, that they should m Because he would yet 〈◊〉 them, and not prevent his tyme. tell no man that he was jesus the Christ. 21 ¶ n He would pluck out of their hair tes that false opinion, which they had of his temporal kingdom Chap. 10. 38. From that time forth jesus began to show unto his disciples, that he must go unto jerusalem, and suffer many things of the Elders, and of the high Priests, and Scribes, and be slain, and rise again the third day. 22 Then Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him, saying, Master, pity thyself: this shall not be unto thee. 23 Then he turned back, and 〈◊〉 unto Peter, Get thëe behind me, o 〈◊〉 word signifieth an adversary, who re sisteth the will of God, either of malice, as did 〈◊〉 das, or of rashness and arrogancy, as Peter did. Satan: thou art an offence unto me, because thou understandest not the things that are of God, but the things that are of men. 24 jesus then said to his disciples, * If any man 〈◊〉. 8. 14. will follow me, let him forsake himself, and Luk. 9 23. & 14. 〈◊〉 take up his cross, and follow me. Chap. 10. 39 25 For* whosoever will p That is, whosoever thinketh to save himself by forsaking jesus Christ. save his life, shall loose Mark. 8. 34. it: and whosoever shall loose his life for my Luk. 9 24. & 17. 〈◊〉 sake, shall find it. Mark. 8. 36. Luke. 9 25. 26 * Rom. 2. 6. For what shall it profit a man though he john. 12. 25. should win the whole world, if he loose his own soul? or what shall a man give for recompense of his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his Angels, and * Mar. 9 1. then shall he give to every man according to his dedes. 28 * Luk. 9 〈◊〉. Verily I say unto you, there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, q This was fulfilled in his resurrection which was 〈◊〉 an entry into his kingdom, and was also confirmed by sending the holy Ghost, whereby he wrought so great and sundry miracles. till they have seen the Son of man come in his kingdom. Psal. 62. 12. CHAP. XVII. 2 The 〈◊〉 of Christ upon the mountain of Thabor. 5 Christ ought to be herded. 11. 13 Of Elias and john baptist. 15 He heals the lunatic. 20 The power of faith. 21 Prayer and fasting. 22 Christ telleth them before of his passion. 27 He 〈◊〉 tribute. 1 ANd* “ Or, the 〈◊〉, day after. after six days, jesus took Peter, XVII. and james, and john his brother, and brought Mark. 9 2. them up into an high mountain a part. Luke. 9 〈◊〉. 2 And was a 〈◊〉 showed them his glories that they might not think that he suffered through infirmity, but that he offered up himself willingly to 〈◊〉. transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his clotheses were as white as the light. 3 And behold, there appeared b By these two 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 are represented the Law and the Prophets, which lead us to Christ. unto them Moses, and Elias, talking with him. 4 Then answered Peter, and said to jesus, Master, it is c After Moses & Elias 〈◊〉 Peter fearing he should loose that joyful sight, spea 〈◊〉 as a man distracted and would have lodged them in earthly houses, which were received in 〈◊〉. good for us to be here: if thou will't let us make here three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 5 While he yet spoke, behold, a bright cloud shadowed them: and behold, there (came) a voice out of the cloud, saying, * This is my beloved Son, d We are reconciled to God by Christ only. in whom I am well plea Chap. 3. 〈◊〉, said: e Christ is our chief and only 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Chap. 11. 14. hear him. 2. Peter. 2. 17. 6 And 〈◊〉 the disciples herded that, they f And so worshipped Christ. fell on their faces and were sore afraid. 7 Then jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save jesus only. 9 ¶ And as they came down from the mountain, jesus charged them, saying, Show the vision to no man, g For men would not have believed them, before that Christ had made his glory more manifest by his resurrection. until the Son of man rise again from the dead. 10 * And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the Scribes that* Elias must first Mark. 9 11. come? 11 And jesus answered, and said unto them, certainly Elias must first come, and restore Mala. 4. 5. all things. 12 But I say unto you, that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but have done unto him whatsoever they would: like wise shall also the Son of man suffer of them. 13 Then the disciples perceived that he spoke unto them of john Baptist. 14 ¶ * And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, and Mark. 9 14. kneeled down to him. Luke. 9 37. 15 And said, Master, have pity on my son: for he is lunatic, and is sore vexed: for often times he falls into the fire, and often times into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they cold not heal him. 17 Then jesus answered, and said, h He speaketh chiefly to the Scribes, who began to brag, as 〈◊〉 they had now got the victo 〈◊〉 over 〈◊〉 because his disci bless were not able to do this miracle. O generation, faithless, and crooked, how long now shall I be with you! how long now shall I suffer you! bring him hither to me. Luke. 17. 6. 18 And jesus rebuked the devil, and he went out of him: and the child was healed at that hour. 19 Then came the disciples to jesus a part and said, Why cold not we cast him out? 20 And jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for* verily I say unto you, if you Chap. 20. 17. have faith (as much) as (is) a grain of mustard Mark. 9 〈◊〉, Luke. 9 44. &. 24. 7. seed, you shall say unto this mountain, i By this manner of speech is 〈◊〉, that they should do things by their faith that should seem impossible. Remove hence to yonder place, and it shall remove: and nothing shallbe unpossible unto you. 21 How be it this kind goeth not out, but by k The best remedy to strengthen the weak faith is prayer, which hath 〈◊〉 added to it, as an help to the same. prayer and fasting. 22 ¶ And as “ Or, 〈◊〉 conversant, or returned into Galilee. they* abode in Galilee, jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be delivered read into the hands of men. 23 And they shall kill him, but the third day shall he rise again: and they were very sorry. 24 ¶ And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received l The Greek word is (didrachma) which was of value about ten 〈◊〉 of old sterling money, and the Israelites paid it once by the Law. Exo. 30. 13. and at this time they paid it to the Romans. poll money, came to Peter, and said, Doth not your Master pay tribute? 25 He said, Yes. And when he was come into the house, jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou Simon? Of whom do the Kings of the earth take tribute, or poll money? of their children, or of strangers? 26 Peter said unto him, Of strangers. Then said jesus unto him, Then are the children free. 27 Nevertheless, jest we should m 〈◊〉 give occasion to forsake the truth. offend them, go to the sea, and cast in an angle, and take the first fish that cometh up, and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a n The word is (Statera) which containeth two didrachmas, and in valued about five groats of old 〈◊〉. XVIII. piece of twenty pennies: that taken, and give Mark 9 33. unto them for me and thee. CHAP. XVIII. Luke. 9 46. 1 The greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 3 He teacheth his disciples to be humble and harmless. 6 To avoid occasions of evil. 10 Not to contemn the litleones. 11 Why Christ came. 15 Of brotherly correction. 17 Of the authority of the Church. 19 The commendation of prayer and godly assemblies. 21 Of brotherly forgiveness. 1 THe * same time the disciples came unto Chap. 19 24. jesus, saying, a They strive for the reward before they have taken any pain and where as they should have helped and reave 〈◊〉 not another, they were 〈◊〉 and despicers of their 〈◊〉. Who is the greatest in the 1. Cor. 14, 20. kingdom of heaven? 2 And jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the mids of them. 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, except you be * converted, and become as little b 〈◊〉 lack of discretion, but that they be not vain glorious, 〈◊〉 to advan cethem selves to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 c He calleth them little children now which humble themselves with all humility and subjection. Mark 9 42. Luke. 17. 1. And whosoever shall receive such a little child in my Name, receiveth me. 6 * But whosoever shall offend one of these litleones which believe in me, it were better for him, that a d The word 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 millstone which an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and it is spoken in 〈◊〉 of that which is turned with man's hand, which is less. millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 e Christ warneth his to take heed that they shrink not back from him for any 〈◊〉 example or offence that man can give. Woe (be) unto the world because of offences: for it must needs be that offences shall come, but woe (be) to that man, by whom Chap. 5. 30. the offence cometh. 8 Mark. 9 45. * Wherefore, if thy hand or thy foot 'cause thee to offend, cut them of, and cast (them) from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life, halt, or maimed, then having two hands or two feet, to be cast into everlasting fire. 9 And if thy eye 'cause thee to offend, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, then having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire. 10 f Christ toucheth the cause of this offence, which is pride and disdain 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉. See that you despice not one of these lytleones: for I say unto you, that in heaven their Psal. 34. 7. * g Seeing GOD hath 〈◊〉 his Angels to 〈◊〉 the charge of his children, the wicked may be 〈◊〉 that if they despise them, God will revenge their cause. Angels always behold the face of my Fairfield Luke. 13. 10. there which is in heaven. 11 Luke. 15. 4. For * the Son of man is come to h We may not loose by our offence that which God hath so dearly bought. save that which was lost. 12 How think you? * If a man have an hundredth sheep, and one of them be go astray, doth he not leave ninety and nine, and go into the mountains, and seek that which is go astray? 13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, then of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 So is it not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these litleones should perish. 15 ¶ * Moreover, if thy brother trespass against i Where with thou mayst be offended: he speaketh of secret or particular sins & not of open or known to others thee, go, and “ Or, reprove him Deu. 19, 15. tell him his fault between Leu. 19, 17. thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou eccle. 19, 13. hast won thy brother. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 3. 16 But if he hear thee not, take yet with thee 〈◊〉. 5, 18. one or two, that by the * mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed. 17 And if he will not vouch save to hear them, tell it unto the k He means according to the order that was amongs the jews who had their council of ancient and expert men to reform manners, & execute discipline. This assembly represented the Church which had appointed them to this charge. Church: and if he refuse to iohn 8, 17. hear the Church also, let him be unto thee ebr. 10, 28. as an heathen man, and a Publican. 2. cor. 13, 1. 18 Verily I say unto you, * Whatsoever you l In the 16. Chap. 19 he meant this of doctrine, and here of ecclesiastical discipline, which dependeth of the doctrine. 1. Cor. 5. 9 bind on earth, shallbe bound in heaven, and 2. thes. 3. 14. * whatsoever you loose on earth, shall be loosed john. 20, 23. in heaven. 19 Again, verily I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree in earth upon any thing, whatsoever they shall desire, it shall be “ 〈◊〉, done to. Luk. 17, 4. given them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the mids of them. 21 Then came Peter to him, & said, Master, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I shall forgive him? * unto seven times? 22 jesus said unto him, I say not to thee, unto seven times, but unto m We must be continually ready to forgive and be forgiven. seventy times seven times. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of 〈◊〉 likened unto a certain King, which would take a counts of his servants. 24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which ought him ten thousand n A common 〈◊〉 was valued at three score pound: some also were greater and some less. talents. 25 And because he had nothing to pay, his master commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and (his) children, and all that he had, & (the debt) to be paid. 26 The servant therefore fell down, and besought him, saying, Master, appease thy anger toward me, and I will pay thee all. 27 Then that servants master had compassion, and loosed him, and for gave him the debt. 28 But when the servant was departed, he found one of his fellows, which ought him an hundredth o Which amounteth of our money to the 〈◊〉 of 25. shillings, or very near, and was nothing in respect of the for mere which his master forgave him. pennies, & he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou oh west. 29 Then his fellow fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Appease thy anger towards me, and I will pay thee all. 30 Yet he would not, but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. 31 And when his (other) fellows saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came, and declared unto their master all that was done. 32 Then his master called him, and said to him, O evil servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou prayedst me. 33 Oghtest not thou also to have had pity on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee? 34 So his master was wroth, and delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all that was due to him. 35 So like wise shall mine heavenly Father do unto you, except you forgive p God esteemeth only the heart and affection. from your hearts each one to his brother their trespasses. CHAP. XIX. 3 Christ showeth for what cause a woman may be divorced. 11 Continence is a gift of God. 14 He receiveth little babes. 16 To obtain life everlasting. 24 That rich men can scarcely be saved. 28 He promises them which have left all to follow him, life everlasting. 1 Mar. 10, 〈◊〉 ANd* it came to pass, that when jesus had finished those sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of judea beyond jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there. 3 ¶ Then came unto him the Pharisees tempting him, and saying to him, It is lawful for a man to put away his wife for every “ Or, cause. fault? 4 And he answered and said unto them, Have you not read, * that he which made (them) at Gen. 1, 27. the beginning, made them male and female, 5 Gene. 2, 〈◊〉. And said, * For this cause, shall a man leave 1. cor. 6, 16. father and mother, and cleave unto his wife, ephe. 5, 31. and they a They that afore were as twoshalbe now as one person. twain shallbe one flesh? 6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. Let not man therefore put a sunder that, which God hath coupled together. " Or person. Deu. 24, 1. 7 They said to him, Why did then*Moses command to give a bill of divorcement, and to Chap. 5. 32. put her a way? mar. 10, 11. 8 He said unto them, Moses, because of the b It was to avoid the cruelty, that men would have used to wards their wives, if they had been forced to retain them in their displeasure, fury and malice. Iuk. 16, 18. hardness of your heart, 〈◊〉 you to put away 1. cor. 7, 11. your wives: but c That is, at the beginning, and by God's ordinance. from the beginning it was not so. 9 I say therefore unto you, * that whosoever shall put away his wife, except (it be) for whoredom, & marry another, d For this band can not be broken at man's pleasure. committeth adultery: & whosoever marrieth her which is divorced, doth commit adultery. 10 (Then) said his disciples to him, 〈◊〉 the matter be so between man & wife, it is not good to marry 11 But he said unto them, All men can not receive this thing, save they to whom it is given. 12 For there are e Some by nature are unable to marry, and some by art. some f The word signifieth (gelded) and they were so made because they 〈◊〉, keep the chambers of noble women: for they were judged 〈◊〉. chaste, which were so born of (their) mothers belly: and there be some chaste, which be made chaste by men: and there be some chaste, g Which have the gift of 〈◊〉 ce, & use it to serve God with more free 〈◊〉. which have made themselves chaste for the kingdom of heaven. He h This gift is not common for all men, but is very rare, and given to 〈◊〉: therefore men 〈◊〉 not rashly abstain from mariagechap. 18, 3. that is able to receive (this,) let him receive it. 13 ¶ * Then were brought to him little children, that he should put (his) hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbidden them not to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 〈◊〉 And when he had put his hands on them, he departed thence. 16 ¶ * And behold one came, and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, i Because this young man knew nothing in jesus Christ but his manhood, he leadeth him to higher things, to the intent, that his doctrine might better takeplace. Why callest thou me good? there is none good but ove even God: but if thou will't enter into life; k He spoke this that he might learn to know himself. keep the commandments. Mar. 10. 13. 18 He said to him, Which? And jesus said, Iuk. 18, 11. These, Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not Mar. 10, 17. commit adultery: Thou shalt not steal: Iuk. 18, 18. Thou shalt not bear false witness. 19 Honour thy father and mother: and thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man said unto him, I have l He boasteth much because as yet he knew not himself. observed all these things from my youth: what lack I yet? 21 jesus said unto him, If thou will't be perfit, go, m Christ hereby discovered his 〈◊〉, and caused him to feel his own weakness, not generally commanding all to do the like. sell that thou hast, and give it to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven and come and follow me. Exod, 20, 13. 22 And when the young man herded that saying, deu. 5, 16. he went away sorrowful: for he had great n What hindrance men have by riches. rom. 13, 9 possessions. 23 Then jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a “ Or, cable rope. camel to go through the eye of 2 needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25 And when his disciples herded it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? 26 And jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is unpossible, but with God o Who can frame 〈◊〉 hearts, so that they shall not set their minds on their riches. all things are possible. 27 ¶ * Then answered Peter, and said to him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee: what shall we have? Marinell, 10, 18. 28 And jesus said unto them, Verily I say to Iuk. 18. 28. you, that when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his majesty, you which followed me p In this Work whereby the World is changed, renewed & regenerate: or to join this word with the 〈◊〉 following and so 〈◊〉 regeneration for the day of judgement, when the elect shall in 〈◊〉 & body en joy their inheritance, to the end that they might know that it is not sufficient to have begun once. in the regeneration, * shall sit also upon twelve thrones, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And whoso ever shall forsake houses, or brethren, or sisters, or Father, or mother, or wife or children, or lands, for my Name sake, he shall receive an q The joy of conscience which Gods children feel even in their afflictions is a 1000 fold more worth than all worldly treasures. hundredth fold more, and shall inherit everlasting life. 30 But many that are first, shallbe last, and though last (shallbe) first. CHAP. XX. 1 Christ teacheth by a similitude, that God is deter unto no men, and how he always calleth man to his labour. 18 Luk. 22, 10. He admonisheth them of his passion. 20 He teacheth Chap. 20, 〈◊〉. his to flee ambition. 28 Christ prayeth our ransom. 30 mar. 10, 〈◊〉. He giveth two blind men their sight. Iuk. 13, 30. 1 FOr the kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain house holder, which went out at at the dawning of the day to hire labourers into his vinyeard. 2 And he agreed with the labourers for a Which was called denarius, and was of 〈◊〉 about four pennies half penny of old monely, and was commonly a workman's hire penny a day, and sent them into his vine yard. XX. 3 And he went out about the b They divided the day into twelve hours, so that the third was the fourth part of the day six of the clock, was none, nine was three of the clock after din ner, & the eleventh hour was an hour before the sun set. third hour, and saw other standing idle in the market place, 4 And said unto them, Go you also into (my) vinyeard, and whatsoever is right, I will 〈◊〉 you, and they went their way. 5 Again he went out about the sixt and ninth hour, and did like wise. 6 And he went about the eleventh hour, and found other standing idle, and said unto them, Why stand you here all the day idle? 7 They said unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He said to them, Go you also into (my) vinyeard, and whatsoever is right, that shall you receive. 8 ¶ And when even was come, the master of the vineyard said unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning at the last, till (thou come) to the first. 9 And they (which were hired) about the eleventh hour, came and received every man a penny. 10 Now when the first came, they supposed that they should receive more, but they like wise received every man a penny. 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the master of the house, 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have born the burden, and heat of the day. 13 And he answered one of them, saying, “ Or, 〈◊〉. Friend, I do thee no wrong: diddest thou not agree with me for a penny? 14 Take that which is thy own, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, as much as to thee. 15 Is it not lawful for me to do as I will with mine own? Is thy eye c Or 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 cause of my liberality. evil because I am good? 16 * So d Therefore 〈◊〉 man in his vocation, as he is called first, ought to go forward, and 〈◊〉 others, seeing the higher is 〈◊〉 for all. the last shallbe first, and the first last: * for Deut. 1 〈◊〉. many are called, but few choose. Chap. 19, 30. 17 * And jesus went up to jerusalem, and took mar. 10, 〈◊〉 the twelve disciples apart in the way, and luk. 13, 30. said unto them. Chap. 〈◊〉, 14. 18 Behold, we go up to jerusalem, and the Mar. 10, 37. Son of man shallbe delivered unto the chief luk 18, 31. Priests, and unto the Scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, 19 And* shall deliver him to the Gentiles, 〈◊〉 mock, and to scourge, & to crucify (him:) but the third day he shall rise again. Ioh 18, 〈◊〉. 20 * Then came to him the mother of Zebedeus children with her sons, worshipping (him) and desiring a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She said to him, grant that these my two sons may sit, the one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left hand in thy kingdom. 22 And jesus answered and said, You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink of the e He settech the cross before their eyes to draw them from ambition, calling it a cup, to signify the measure of the afflictions, which Cod 〈◊〉 ordained for every man: the which thing also he calleth baptism. cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptised with the baptism that I shallbe baptised with? They said to him, We are able. 23 And he said unto them, You shall drink in deed of my cup, and shallbe baptised with the baptism, that I am baptised with, but to sit at my right hand, and at my left hand, is f God my Father hath not 〈◊〉 me charge to bestow offices of honour here: but to be an example of humility unto all Mar. 10, 〈◊〉 not mine to give: but (it shallbe given) to them for whom it is prepared of my Father. 24 * And when the (other) ten herded this, they luk, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. disdained at the two brethren, 25 Therefore jesus called them unto him, and said, You know that the lords of the Gentiles have domination over them, and they that are great, exercise authority over them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your servant. 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant, 28 * Even as the Son of man came not to be Philip. 27. served, but to serve; and to give his life for the ransom of many. 29 ¶ * And as they departed from jericho, a Mar. 10, 46. great multitude followed him. 〈◊〉, 18. 〈◊〉. 30 And behold, two blind men, sitting by the way side, when they herded that jesus passed by, cried saying, O Lord, the son of David, have mercy on us. 31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, O Lord, the son of David have mercy on us. 32 Then jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will you that I should do to you? 33 They said to him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. 34 And jesus moved with compassion touched their eyes, & immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. CHAP. XXI. 7 Christ rideth into jerusalem on an ass. 12 The byers and sellers are chased out of the Temple. 15. The children wish prosperitieunto Christ. 19 The fig tre Withereth. 22 Faith requisite in prayer. 25 john's baptism. 28 The two sons. 33 The parable of the husband men. 42 The corner stone rejected. 43 The jews rejected and the Gentiles received. 1 ANd*when they drawn near to jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mar. 1. 1. mount of the olives, than sent jesus two Luke, 19, 29. disciples. 2 Saying to them, Go into the town that is over against you, and anon you shall find an a By this entry Christ would show the state and condition of his kingdom, 〈◊〉 is tar contrary to the pomp and glory of the world. ass bound, and a colt with her: loose them and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, say you, that the Lord hath need of them, & strait way he willet them go. 4 All this was done that it might be fulfilled Isa. 62 11. which was spoken by the Prophet, saying, zach. 9 9 5 ¶ * Tell you the b That is, the city Zion, or jerusalem. daughter of Sion, Behold, thy john. 12 15. King cometh unto thee, meek and sitting upon an ass, and a c It is a manner of speech called synecdoche, 〈◊〉 two are taken for one colt, the fool of an ass used to the yoke. 6 So the disciples went, and did as jesus had commanded them, 7 And brought the ass and the colt, & put on d He rid on the fool and the dame went by. them their clotheses, and set him thereon. 8 And a great multitude spread their garments in the way: and other cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 Moreover, the people that went before, and they also that followed, cried, saying, e Which is to say, 〈◊〉 I pray thee, desiring God to prospero and send good success to the Messiah. Hosanna the son of David: blessed (be) he that cometh in the Name of the LORD, Hosanna (thou which art) in the f For God 〈◊〉 is in h aven must only save. highest (heavens). 10 * And when he was come into jerusalem, all Mar. 〈◊〉 37. the city was moved, saying, Who is this? Luk. 19 45. 11 And the people said, This is jesus the Prophet joh. 2. 3. of Nazaret in Galilee. 12 ¶ And jesus went into the Temple of God, and cast out all them that sold & bought in the g In the 〈◊〉 the or entry into the Temple. Temple, and overthrew the tables of Isa. 56 7. the money changers, and the seats of them jere 7. 11. that sold doves; Mar. 11. 17. 13 And said to them, It is written, * Mine house Luk. 19 46. shallbe called the house of prayer: h Under the 〈◊〉 tense of religion hypocrites seek their own gain and spoil God of his true worship. but*ye have made it a den of thieves. 14 Then*the blind, and the halt came to him in the Temple, and he healed them. 15 But when the chief Priests and Scribes saw the marueils that he did, and the children crying in the Temple, and saying, Hosanna the son of David, they disdained, 16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And jesus said unto them, Yea: read you never Psal. 8. 2. * By the i If God 〈◊〉 his glory and might by 〈◊〉, that can not as yet speak, is it 〈◊〉, if they that can speak, do set for thee, and magnify the same. mouth of babes and suckelings thou hast k In Hebrew it is, hast ordained or grounded the strength: which is all to one 〈◊〉, because god is then most praised when his strength is best known. made perfit the praise? 17 ¶ So he left them, and went out of the city unto Bethania, and lodged there. 18 And*in the morning as he returned into the city, he was hungry, 19 And seeing a figgetre in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves Maike. 11. 13. only, and said to it. Never fruit grow on thee hence forwards. And anon the fig tree withered. 20 And when his disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig tre with read! 21 And jesus answered and said unto them, * Verily I say unto you, if you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do that, (which I have Chap. 17. 20. done) to the fig tree, but also if you say unto this mountain, l Which thing seemeth to be impossible. Take thyself away, and cast thyself into the sea, it shallbe done. 22 * And whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, if Chap. 7. 7. you believe, you shall receive it. joh. 15. 7. 23 ¶ * And when he was come into the Temple, 1. joh. 3. 24. the chief Priests, and the Elders of the people 〈◊〉. 11, 27. came unto him, as he was teaching, and said, Luke, 20. 1. By what authority dost thou these things? & who gave thee this authority? 24 Then jesus answered and said unto them I also will ask of you a certain thing, which if you tell me, I like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of john whence was it? “ Or, of God. from heaven, or of men? Then they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we shall say from heaven, he will say unto us, Why did you not then believe him? 26 And if we say, Of men, we m The hypocrites fear man more than God, and malicenever justifieth 〈◊〉 truth. fear the people: * for all hold john as a Prophet. 27 Then they answered jesus, and said, We can not tell. And he said unto them, neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. 28 ¶ But what think you? A (certain) man had Chap. 14. 5. two sons, and came to the elder, and said, 〈◊〉. 6. 20. Son, go and work to day in my vineyard. 29 But he answered and said, I will not: yet afterward he repented himself, and went. 30 Then came he to the second, and said like wise. And he answered, and said, I will, syr: yet he went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of the Father? They said unto him, The first, jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the n So far it is impossible for them to reapen & be saved, that stand in their own conceit, that the greatest sinners that are, shall more soon come 〈◊〉 repentance. Publicans and the harlots shall go before you into the kingdom of God. 32 For john came unto you in the o God taught by john the way of righteousness 〈◊〉 se life was upright and perfit. Isa. 5, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2, 21. mar. 12, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 20, 9 way of righteousness, and you believed him not: but the Publicans, and the harlots believed him, and you, though you saw it, were not moved with repentance afterward, that you might believe him. 33 ¶ Hear another parable, There was a certain householder, * which planted a p The vinyeard is the people, whom he had 〈◊〉. vinyeard, and q Used all means to preserve it, and to make it fruitful. hedged it round about, and “ Or, digged. made a winepress therein, & built a tower, and let it out to husband men, and went into a strange country. 34 And when the time of the fruit drew near he sent his servants to r Which were the Priests & rulers. the husband men to receive the fruits thereof. 35 And the housbandmen took his s The Prophets. servants & beaten one, and killed another, and stoned another. 36 Again he sent other servants, more than the first: and they did the like unto them. 37 But last of all he sent unto them his own t jesus Christ. son, saying, They will reverence my son. 38 But when the housbandmen saw the son, Chap. 26, 3. & 27, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 11, 13. they said among themselves, * This is the heir: come, let us kill him, and let us take his inheritance. 39 So they took him, and cast him out, of the vinyeard, and slew him. 40 When therefore the Lord of the vinyeard shall come, what wilhe do to those housbandmen? 41 They said unto him, He will cruelly destroy Psal. 118, 22. those wicked men, and will let out his vinyeard Act. 4, 11. unto other housbandmen, which shall Rome 9, 33. deliver him the fruits in their seasons. 1. Pet. 2, 7. 42 jesus said unto them, Ready never in the Scriptures, * The stone which the builders u As not 〈◊〉 or sit for their building. refused, the same is made the x To 〈◊〉 and join the building 〈◊〉, & to uphold the whole. head of the corner? This was the Lords doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes. 43 Therefore say I unto you, the kingdom of God shallbe taken from you, and shallbe given to a nation, which shall bring forth the fruits thereof. 44 * And whosoever shall fall on this stone, he Isa. 8, 14. shallbe broken: but on whosoever it shall fall: it will grind him to powder. 45 And when the chief Priests and Pharisees had herded his parables, they perceived that he spoke of them. 46 And they seeking to lay hands on him, feared the people, 〈◊〉 they took him as a Prophet. CHAP. XXII. 2 The parable of the marriage. 9 The vocation of the Gentiles. 11 The marriage garment. 17 Of paying of tribute. 25 Of the resurrection. 36 The Scribes question. 44 Christ's divinity. 1 THen * jesus answered, and spoke unto them Luk. 14, 16. again in parables, saying. Revel. 19, 9 2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain King which married his son, 3 And a Christ reproacheth the jews of their ingrautude and obstina te malice, in that they rejected the grace of GOD, which was so plentifully offered unto them. sent forth his servants, to call them that were bid to the wedding, but they would not come. 4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: mine oxen and my fatlings are killed, & all things are ready: come unto the marriage. 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, and another about his merchandise. 6 And the remnant took his servants, & entreated them sharply, and slew them. 7 But when the King herded it, he was wroth, and sent forth his 〈◊〉, and b God punisheth extremely such ingratitude. destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. 8 Then said he to his servants, Truly the wedding is prepared: but they which were bidden, were not worthy. 9 Go you therefore out into the high ways, and as many as you find, bid them to the marriage. 10 So c The ingratitude of them which are bid, can not 'cause God's liberality and his holy meres to perish. Which she hath prepared for his. those servants went out into thee (high) ways and gathered together all that ever they found, both d In the Church the hypocrites are mixed with the godly. good and bad: so the wedding was furnished with guests. 11 Then the King came in, to see the guests, and see there a man which had not on a e He had not a pure affection and upright conscience, which proceeded of faith. wedding garment. 12 And he said unto him, Friend, how f Though God suf fire for a time high 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉, yet he knoweth how to 〈◊〉 them, and 〈◊〉 them out. Chap. 8, 12. & 13, 42, & 25, 30. camest thou in hither, & hast not on a wedding garment? And he was speacheles. 13 Then said the King to the servants, Bind him hand and foot: take him away, and cast him into utter darkness: * there shallbe weeping and 〈◊〉 of teeth. 14 * For many are g By the outward, and general calling. called, but few choose. Chap. 20, 〈◊〉. 15 ¶ * Then went the Pharisees and took counsel how they might tangle him in talk. Mar. 12, 13. 16 And they sent unto him their disciples with luk. 20 26. the h These were cet 〈◊〉 flatterers of the court, which ever main teined that religion, which king Hero de best 〈◊〉: & though they were enemies to the 〈◊〉: yet in this thing they consented, thinking to entangle Christ and so either to accuse him of treason, or to bring him into the hatred of all his people. Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of GOD truly, neither carest for any man: for thou considerest not the i As touching the outward quality as whether a man he rich or poor. person of men. 17 Tell us therefore, how thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not? 18 But jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt you me, you hypocrites? 19 Show me thee" tribute money. 〈◊〉 And they brought him a k Which was of value about 〈◊〉 pencehalfepenie Mar. 12 10. penny. 20 And he said unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? 21 They said unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, * Give therefore to Cesar, the things Rom. 13. 7, which are Caesar's, and give unto God, those which are Gods. 22 And when they herded it, they marveled, and left him, and went their way. 23 ¶ * The same day the Sadduces came to him " Or the coin of the tribute. (which say that there is no resurrection) and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, * Moses said, If a man die, having no children, let his brother l By the title of alliance: and here by brother he meaneththe next kinsman, that law fully might marry her. marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Luk. 20. 17. Act. 23. 6. 25 Now there were with us seven brethren, and Deu. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. " Or sons. the first married a wife, and deceased: & having none issue, left his wife unto his brother. 26 Likewise also the second, and the third, unto the seventh. 27 And last of all the woman died also. 28 Therefore in the resurrection, whose wife shall she be of the seven? for all had her. 29 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, You m Where God's word is not preached and understand, there must needs reign blindness and errors. are deceived, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry wives, nor wives are bestowed in marriage, but are as the n Forasmuch as theishalbe exem 〈◊〉 from the in 〈◊〉 of this present life. Angels of God in heaven. 31 And concerning the resurrection of the dead have you not read what is spoken unto you of God, saying, 32 * I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living, Exod. 3. 6. 33 And when the people herded it, they were astonished at his doctrine. 34 ¶ * But when the Pharisees had herded, that he Mar. 12. 28. had put the Sadduces to silence, they assembled together. 35 And one of them, (which was) an expounder of the Law, asked him a question, tempting Deut. 6 5. him, and saying, Luk. 10. 27. 36 Master, which is the great commandment Levi. 19 18. in the Law? Mar. 12. 31. 37 jesus said to him, * Thou shalt love the Lord Rom. 13 9 thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, Gal. 5. 14. and with all thy mind. jam. 2. 8. 38 This is the first and the great commandment. Mar. 12. 35. 39 And the second is like unto this, * Thou Luke 20 41. shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40 On these two commandments hangeth the whole Law, and the Prophets. 41 ¶ * While the Pharisees were gathered together, jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think you of Christ? whose o Ofwhat 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉. son is he? They said unto him, David's. 43 He said unto them, How then doth David in p By the spirit of prophecy speaking of the king doom of Christ. spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 * The Lord said to my Lord, Sat at my q By the right hand is signified the authority and power, which God giveth his Son Christ in making him his lieurenant and governor over his Church. right Psal 110. 1. hand, r Not that his kingdom shall then end: but the office of his humanity shall cease and he with the Father and holy Ghost shall reign for ever as one God all in all. till I make thy enemies thy foot stolen? 45 If then David call him? Lord, how is he his son? 46 And none cold answer him a word, neither dared any from that day forth ask him any more questions. s Christ is David's son touching his manhood, and his Lord, concerning his GOD head. CHAP. XXIII. 3 Christ condemneth the ambition, couctousnes, and hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees. 31 Their persecutions against the servants of God. 37 He prophesieth the destruction of jerusalem. 1 THen spoke jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Nehe. 8. 4. 2 Saying, The * Scribes and the Pharisees a And teach that which Moses says. sit in Moses seat. 3 All therefore what soever they bid you observe, that b According to Moses whom they read, but not that which they teach of themselves. observe and do: but after their works do not: for they say, and do not. 4 * For they bind heavy burdens, and grievous to be born, and lay them on men's shoulders Luk. 11. 46. but they themselves will not move them with (one) of their fingers. Acts. 15 10. 5 All their works they do for to be seen of men: for they make their c They wears 〈◊〉 les of 〈◊〉 where in the commandments 〈◊〉 written: & to this day the jews use the same and close them in a piece of leather, and so bind them to their brow and left arm, to the intent they might have continual remembrance of the Law. phylacteries broad & make long the * fringes of their garments. 6 * And love the chief place at feasts, and to have the chief seats in the assemblies, 7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi. 8 * But be not you called, d Christ for bideth nor to give just honour to Magistrates and Masters but condemneth ambition and 〈◊〉 perioritie over our brother's faith which office appertaineth to Christ alone. Rabbi: for one is your" doctor, (to wit) Christ, and all you are brethren. 9 And* call no man your father upon the earth: Nom. 15 38. for their is but one, your Father which is in Deut 22. 12. heaven. Mar. 12 38. 10 Be not called e The Pharisees were called Masters or Fathers, and the Scribes Doctors. doctors: for one is your doctor, Luk. 11. 43. & 20. 46. (even) Christ. " Or, master. jam. 3. 1. 11 But he that is f The highest dignity in the 〈◊〉 is notlord ship, or dominion, but ministry and service. greatest among you, let him be your servant. " Or, teacher. Mal. 1. 6. 12 * For whosoever will exalt himself, shallbe Luk. 14. 〈◊〉. and 18 14. brought low: and whosoever will humble himself, shallbe exalted. 13 ¶ Woe therefore (be) unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you g You keep back the pure religion & knowledge of God when men are ready to 'em brace it. shut up the kingdom of heaven before men: for you yourselves go not in, neither suffer you them h Which have now their 〈◊〉 within the doors that would enter, to come in. 14 * woe (be) unto you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: for you devour widows houses, even under a colour of long prayers: wherefore you shall receive the greater damnation. 15 Woe (be) unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: for you compass i They sought all means, thatthei cold invent, to make of a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sea and land to make one of your profession: and when he is made, you make him two fold more the child of hell, than you yourselves. 16 Woe (be) unto you blind guides, which say, Whosoever sweareth by the Temple, it is nothing: but whosoever sweareth by the gold of the Temple, he offendeth. 17 You fools and blind, whether is greater, the gold; or the Temple that k And maketh it to be taken as an 〈◊〉 thing, because of the use: and hereby Christ showeth that man's doctrine doth not only obscure the word of God, but is 〈◊〉 to it. sanctifieth the gold? Mark. 12. 40. luke. 20. 47. 18 And whosoever sweareth by the altar, it is nothing: but whosoever sweareth by the offering (that is) upon it, offendeth. 19 You fools and blind, whether is greater, the offering, or the altar which sanctifieth the offering? “ Or, is a debtor. 20 Whosoever therefore sweareth by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon. 21 * 1. King. 8. 〈◊〉. And whosoever sweareth by the Temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein. * 〈◊〉. Chro. 6. 1. 22 * And he that sweareth by heaven, sweareth Chap. 〈◊〉, 34. by the throne of God, & by him that sitteth thereon. 23 ¶ * woe (be) to you, Scribes and Pharisees, Luke, 〈◊〉, 42. hypocrites: for you tithe mint, and anise, and common, and leave the weightier matters of the Law, (as) judgement, and mercy, and fidelity. These ought you to have done, & not to have left the other. 24 You blind guides, which l You stay at that which 〈◊〉 and let pass that 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 importance. strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel. 25 ¶ woe (be) to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: m You seek how to get estimation with men and pass not whether you have a good conscience or no. for, you make clean the utter side of the cup, & of the platter: but within they are full of bribery and “ Or, intemperancre. excess. 26 Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. 27 Woe (be) to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: " Or, painted. for ye are like unto whited tombs, which appear beautiful out ward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all filthiness. 28 So are you also: for outward you appear righteous unto men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. 29 ¶ woe (be) unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: for you build the tombs of the n 〈◊〉 a remembrance of them, & in the mean sea son they passed not for their doctrine. Prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous, 30 And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in the blood of the Prophets. 31 So them you be witnesses unto yourselves, that you o It is not now only that our nation hath be gone to be cruel against the servants of God, & therefore it is no 〈◊〉 though the children of such murderers 〈◊〉 roughly the Prophets. are the children of them that murdered the Prophets. 32 Fulfil you also the measure of your fathers. 33 O serpents, the generation of viperes, how should you escape the damnation of hell! 34 Wherefore behold, I sand unto you p To convince you of greater in gratitude. Prophets, and wise men, and Scribes, and of them you shall kill and crucify: and of them shall you scourge in your Synagogues, and persecute from city to city, 35 That upon q Christ means that all their race shall be punished so that the iniquity of the fathers shallbe 〈◊〉 in to the bosom of the children, which resemble their fathers. you may come all the righteous Gen. 4, 8. blood that was shed upon the earth, * Ebr. 11, 44. from the blood of Abel the righteous unto the blood r Read 2. Chro. 24, 22. of Zacharias the son of Barachias, * whom you slew between the Temple and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you, all these things shall come upon this generation. 37 * jerusalem, jerusalem, which killest the Proditor phetes and stoned them which are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, * as the hen gathereth her Luke. 13, 14. chickens under her wings, and you would not! 2. Esdr. 1, 30. 38 Behold, your habitation shallbe left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, you shall not see me s He will return no more to them as a teacher, but as a judge, when as they shallbe compelled to confess (although to late) that he is the very Son of God. hence forth till that you say, Blessed (is) he that cometh in the Name of the Lord CHAP. XXIIII. 1 Christ showeth his disciples the destruction of the Temple. 5. 24. The false Christ's. 13 To persevere. 14 The Chap. 〈◊〉 Mark 13, 1. luke. 21, 5. preaching of the Gospel. 6. 29 The signs of the end of the world. 42 He warneth them to wake. 44 The sudden coming of Christ. a whose excellency appeareth in that that Herode for the space of 8. you: es kept 10000 men in work, the stones were 15 cubits long, in height 12, in breadth 8, as losephus writeth, Luke. 19, 44. 1 ANd * jesus went out, & departed from the Temple, and his disciples came to him, 2 And jesus said unto them, See you not all these things? Verily I say unto you, * there shall not be here left a stone upon a stone that shall not be cast down. 5 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came unto him apart, saying. TEll us when these things shallbe, and what sign (shallbe) of thy coming, b 〈◊〉 thought the world 〈◊〉 be at an end, when jerusalem were destroyed. Ephe. 5, 6. and of the end of the world. 4 And jesus answered, and said unto them * c He answereth them not according to their minds, but admonisheth them of that which is necessary for them to know. Colos. 2, 28. Take heed that no man deceive you. 3 For many shall come in my Name, saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many. 6 And you shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and realm against realm, and there shallbe pestilence, and famine, and earth quakes in divers places. 8 All these are but the d Great and cruel wars have en sued since amongs the heathen for the contempt of the Go spell and increase more and more. Chap. 10. 17. beginning of sorrows. 9 * Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, Luke. 21, 12. john. 15 20. and 16. 2. and shall kill you, and you shallbe e As if you were the cause of these troubles. hated of all nations for my Names sake. 10 And then shall many be offend, & shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because f Many will keep back their charity, because they are 〈◊〉 and evil, upon whom they should besto wit, 2. Thes. 3. 13. iniquity shallbe increased, the love of many shallbe cold. 13 * But he that endureth to the end, he shallbe saved. 2. Tim. 2. 3. 14 And this Gospel of the kingdom shallbe Mark. 13. 14. Luke. 22. 20. preached through the whole world for a Dan. 9 27. witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come. 15 ¶ When g When the 〈◊〉 shall be polluted, it shall be a sign of extreme desolation: the sacrifices shall end and never be restored. ye* therefore shall see the h The horrible destruction of the Temple and the corruption of God's pure religion. abomination of desolation spoken of by * Daniel the Prophet, standing in the holy place, (let him that readeth consider it.) 16 Then let them which be in judea, flee into the mountains. 17 Let him which is on the house top, not come down to fetch any thing out of his house. 18 And he that is in the field, let not him return Act. 1. 12. back to fetch his clotheses. 19 And woe (shallbe) to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days. 20 But pray that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the * Sabbath (day.) 21 For then shallbe great tribulation, such as was not from the beginning of the world to this time, nor shallbe. 22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no “ Or man. flesh be saved: but for the i God prevideth for his children in the mids of troubles. elect's sake those days shallbe shortened. Mark. 〈◊〉. 21. 23 * Then if any shall say unto you, Lo, here is Luke. 17. 23. Christ, or there, believe it not. 24 For there shall arise false Christ's, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, so that if it were possible, they should deceive the very elect. 25 Behold, I have told you before. 26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the k Whiter the false Christ's, and deceivers lead the people, hiding themselves in holes as if they were ashamed of their profession. desert, go not forth, Behold, he is in the “ Or, clossetes. secret places, believe it not 27 For as the lightning cometh out of the East and shines into the West, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 28 * For wheresoever a dead l 〈◊〉 despite of 〈◊〉 the faithful shall he gathered and joined with Christ, as the 〈◊〉 assemble to adead 〈◊〉. carcase is, thither will the eagles resort. 29 * And immediately after the m When God 〈◊〉 made an end of the troubles of his Church. tribulations of those days, shall the sun n He 〈◊〉 an horrible trembling of the world, and as it were, an alteration of the order of nature. be darkened and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, & the powers Luk. 17. 37. of heaven shallbe shaken. Mar. 13. 24. 30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 25. of man in heaven: & then shall all the kindreds 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 10. of the earth mourn, & they shalse the Son 〈◊〉. 32 7. of man come in the clouds of heaven with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. & 3. 15. power and great glory. 31 * And he shall sand his Angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect, from the four winds & from the one end of the heaven unto the other. 32 Now learn the parable of the fig tre: when her bough is yet tender, & it bringeth forth leaves, you know that summer (is) near. Revel. 1. 7. 33 So likewise you, when you see all these things, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 12. know that the (kingdom of God) is near, 〈◊〉. 4. 16. (even) at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, this o For within fifty years after, jerusalem was destroyed: the godly were persecuted, fall teachers seduced the people, religion was polluted, so that the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to beaten an 〈◊〉. generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 35 * Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, not not the Angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37 But as the days of No (were,) so likewise Mar. 13 32. shall the coming of the Son of man be. Gene. 7. 5. 38 * For as in the days (before) the flood they 〈◊〉. 17. 〈◊〉. did eat and drink, marry, and give in marriage 〈◊〉. 3. 20. unto the day that No entered into the Ark, 39 And p Because of their incredulity knew nothing, till the flood came & took them all away, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40 * q This teacheth every man to walk warily not respecting his companion although he be never so dear unto him. Then two men shallbe in the fields, the one Luke 17. 〈◊〉. shallbe received, & the other shallbe refused. 1. thes. 4. 17. 41 Two women shallbe grindring at the mill: the one shallbe received, and the other shallbe refused. 42 * Wake therefore: for you know not what hour your master will come 43 Of this be sure, that if the good man of the house knew at what watch the thief would Mar. 13. 35. come, he would surely watch, and not suffer Luk. 12. 19 his house to be digged through. 2. thes. 3. 2. 44 Therefore be you also ready: for in the 〈◊〉. 16. 18. hour that you think not, will the Son of man come. 45 * Who then is a faithful servant and wise, Luk. 12, 42. whom his master hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in season? 46 Blessed (is) that servant whom his master, when he cometh, shall find so doing. 47 Verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods. 48 But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My master doth defer his coming, 49 And begin to smite his fellows, and to eat and to drink with the drunken, 50 That servants master will come in a day, when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not ware of, 51 And will “ Or separate him Chap 〈◊〉. 42, and 25. 30. cut him of, and give him his portion with hypocrites: * there shallbe weeping, and gnasshing of teeth. CHAP XXV. 1 By the similitude of the virgins jesus teacheth every man to watch. 14 And by the talents to be diligent. 31 The last judgement. 32 The sheep and the goats. 35 The works of the faithful. 1 THen the a This similitude teacheth us, that it is not sufficient to have once given ourselves to follow Christ, but that we must continued. kingdom of heaven shallbe likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went to b To do him honor, as the manner was. meet the bride groom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five foolish. 3 The foolish took their lamps, but took none oil with them. 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 Now while the bridegroom tarried long, all slombred and slept. 6 And and at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh: go out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, c Many seek that which they have contemned, but it is to late. Give us of your oil, for our lamps are “ Or, quenched. out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, (We fear) jest there will not be enough for us and you: but d This was spoken in reproach, because they made not provision in time. go you rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the wedding, & the gate was shut. 11 Afterwards came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered, and said, Verily I say unto you, e I will not open to you because you have failed in the mid way. I know you not. 13 * Watch therefore: for ye know neither the day, nor the hour, when the Son of man will come. 14 * f This similitude teacheth how we ought to continued in the knowledge of God, & do good with those graces that God hath given us For the (kingdom of heaven is) as a man Chap 24. 43. mar. 13. 33. that going into a strange country, called Luk. 19 12. his servants, and delivered to them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five g Every talon 〈◊〉 made threescore pound read. talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every man after his own ability, and strait way went from home. 16 Then he that had received the five talents, went and occupied with them, and “ Or, made. gained other five talents. 17 Like wise also, he that (received) two, he also Chap. 18. 24. gained other two. 18 But he that received that one, went and digged it the earth, and hide his master's money. 19 But after a long season, the master of those servants came, and reckoned with them. 20 Then came he that had received five talents, and brought other five talents, saying, Master thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained with them other five talents. 21 Then his master said unto him, It is well done good servant and faithful, Thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: h The master receiveth him into his house to give him part of his goods and 〈◊〉. entre in into thy master's joy. 22 Also he that had received two talents, came and said, Master, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents 〈◊〉 them. 23 His master said unto him, It is well done good servant, and faithful, Thou hast been faithful in little, I will make thee ruler over much: enter into thy master's joy. 24 Then he which had received the one talon, came and said, Master, I knew that thou wast an hard man which reapest where thou sowedst not, and gatherest where thou strawedst not: 25 I was therefore afraid, and went and hide thy talon in the earth: behold, thou hast thy own. 26 And his master answered, and said unto him Thou evil servant, & “ Or, lingerer. slothful, thou knowest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I strawed not. 27 Thou oghtest therefore to have put my mother neigh to the exchangers, and then at my coming should I have received mine own with vantage. 28 Take therefore the talon from him, and Chap. 13. 〈◊〉. give it unto him which hath ten talents. 〈◊〉. 8. 18. and 〈◊〉. 26. 29 * For unto every man that hath, it shall be mar. 4. 〈◊〉. given, and he shall have abundance, and i The 〈◊〉 of God 〈◊〉 taken away from him that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them to God's glory and his neighbour's profit. from him that hath not, even that he hath, shallbe taken away. 30 Cast therefore that unprofitable servant into utter* darkness: there shallbe weeping, and gnasshing of teeth. 31 ¶ And when the Son of man cometh in Chap 8. 12. and 22 13. his glory, and all the holy Angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory. 32 And before him shallbe gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from an other, as a shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats. 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come you k For our salvation 〈◊〉 of the blessing and favour of God. blessed of my Father, inherit Fphe. 1. 4. you the kingdom prepared for you from Isa 58. 7. the l Hereby God declareth the certei 〈◊〉 of our predestination, whereby we are 〈◊〉 because we were choose in Christ before the 〈◊〉 of the world. foundations of the world. 〈◊〉. 18. 7. 35 * For m Christ 〈◊〉 not that our salvation dependeth on our works or meri tes, but teacheth what it is to live justly according to godliness, and charity, and that God recompenseth his of his free mercy, likewise as he doethelect them. I was an hungered, and you gave me 〈◊〉. 7. 19 meat: I thursted, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you lodged me: 36 (I was) naked, and you clothed me, I was * “ Or, infirm. sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came unto me. 37 Thenshal the righteous answer him, saying Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or a thirst, and gave thee drink? 38 And when saw we thee a stranger, and lodged thee? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them. Verily I say unto you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the lest ofthese my brethren, you have done it to me. 41 Then shall he say unto them on the left hand, Psal. 6. 9 * Depart from me you cursed, into everlasting Chap. 7. 〈◊〉 fire which is prepared for the devil and his Luk. 13. 27. angels. 42 For I was an hungered, and you gave me no meat: I thursted, and you gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and you lodged me not: I was naked, and you clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and you visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when see we thee an hungered, or a thirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, and say, Verily I say unto you, in as much as you did it not to one of the lest of these, you did it not to me. Dan. 11. 1. 46 * And these n We must therefore only do that which God requireth of us, and not follow men's foolish fan tasies. shall go into everlasting pain, john 5. 29. and the righteous into life eternal. CHAP. XXVI. 3 Conspiracy of the Priests against Christ. 10 He excuseth Magdalene. 26 The institution of the Lords supper. 31 The disciples weakness. 48. The treason of judas. 62 The sword. 64 Because christ calleth himself the Son of God he is iudgedworthie to dye. 69 Peter denieth, & repenteth. 1 ANd* it came to pass, when jesus had finished Mar. 14. 1. all these sayings, he said unto his Luk. 22. 1. disciples. 2 You know that within two days is the Pass over, and the Son of man shallbe delivered to be crucified. 3 * Then assembled together the chief Priests joh. 11. 47. and the Scribes, and the Elders of the people into the hall of the high Priest, called Caiaphas. 4 And consulted how they might take jesus Mar. 14. 3. by subtility, and kill him. john. 11, 2. and 2. 5. 5 But they said, Not on the feast (day,) jest any uproar be among the people. 6 ¶ * And when jesus was in Bethania, in the house of Simon the leper, 7 There came unto him a woman, which had a box of very costel eointement, and a He showeth what occasion judas took to commit his treason. powered it on his head, as he sat at the table. 8 And when his disciples saw it, they had b This was through judas 〈◊〉 to whom they gave credit. in dignation, saying, What needed this waste? 9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and been given to the poor. 10 And jesus knowing it, said unto them, Why trouble you the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. 11 * For you have the poor always with you, but me shall you not c This fact was extra ordinary, neither was it left as an example to be followed: also Christ is not present with us 〈◊〉 to be honoured with any outward pomp. have always. 12 For in that she powered this ointment on my body, she did it to d To honour my burial with all. bury me. 13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this Go spell shallbe preached throughout all the world, there shall also this that she hath done, be spoken of for a memorial of her. 14 ¶ * Then one of the twelve, called judas Iscariot, Mar. 14 10. went unto the chief Priests, Luke. 〈◊〉. 14. 15 And said, What will you give, and I will deliver him unto you? and they appointed unto him thirty e Every one in value was about four pennies half penny of old sterling. (pieces) of silver. 16 And from that time, he sought opportunity to betray him. 17 ¶ * Now on the first (day) of the feast of unleavened Mark. 14. 12. bread the disciples came to jesus, luk. 21. 7. saying unto him, Where will't thou that we prepare for thee to eat the Passeover? 18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man and say to him, The master says, f He maketh haste to a more worthy sacrifice, to wit, to that which the Passeover signified. My time is at hand: I will keep the Passeover at thy house with my disciples. 19 And the disciples did as jesus had given them charge, and made ready the Passeover. 20 * So when even the was come, he sat Mark. 14. 18. down with the twelve. luke. 22. 14. 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto iohn 13. 21. you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Is it I, Master? 23 And he answered and said, He that g He that is accu〈◊〉 to eat with me daily at the table. dippeth his hand with me in the dish, he shall betray me. 24 Surely the Son of man goeth his way, h To 〈◊〉 his disciples might know that all this was appointed by the providence of God. as it is written of him: but woe (be) to 〈◊〉 Psal. 41. 9 man, by whom the Son of men is betrayed it had been good for that man, if he had never been born. 25 Then judas which betrayed him, answered said, Is it I, Master? He said unto him, 〈◊〉 hast said it. 1. Cor. 11. 24. 26 ¶ * And as they did eat, jesus took the bread and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: i That is, a true sign and testimony that my body is made yours, and by me your souls are nourished. this is my body. 27 Also he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it them, saying, Drink you all of it. 28 For this is my k The Wine signifieth that our soules are refreshed and 〈◊〉 with the blood of Christ, spiritually received, so that without him we have no nourishment. blood of the New testament, that is shed for many, for the remission of sins. 29 I say unto you, that l You shall no more enjoy my 〈◊〉 presence till we meet together in heaven. Mark. 14. 27. 〈◊〉 16. 30. & 18. 8 I will not drink hence forth of this fruit of the vine until that day when I shall drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. 30 And when they had sung a psalm, they went out into the mount of olives. 31 ¶ * Then said jesus unto them, All you shall be m Shall turn back and 〈◊〉 discouraged. offended by me this night: for it is written I * will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shallbe scattered. Zach. 13. 7. 32 But * after I am risen again, I will go before Mark. 14. 28. and 16. 7. you into Galilee. 33 But Peter answered, and said unto him, n This declareth what danger it is to trust to much to our own strength. john. 13. 38. Though that all men should be offended by thee, ýet will I never be offended. 34 * jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. 36 ¶ * Then went jesus with them into a place Mark. 14. 32. which is called Gethsemane, and said unto luke. 22. 39 his disciples, Sat you here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took Peter, and the two sons of Zebedeus, and began to wax sorrowful, o He feared not death of itself, but trembled for fear of God's anger toward sin, the burdé whereof he bore for our sakes. & grievously troubled. 38 Then said jesus unto them, My soul is very heavy (even) unto the p For he s. we Gods anger kindled towards us. death: tarry you here, and watch with me. 39 So he went a little further, and fell on his face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this q That is, the anger of God for man's sins. cup r He knew well what his Father had determined, and therefore was ready to obey but he 〈◊〉 as the faithful do in their troubles without respect of the eternal counsel of God. pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou will't. 40 After he came unto the disciples, & found them a sleep, and said to Peter, What? cold you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch, and pray, that you enter not into tentation: the spirit in deed is ready, but the flesh is s And therefore we must continually sight against the flesh. weak. 42 Again went away the second time and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup can not pass away from me, but that I must 〈◊〉 it, thy will be done. 43 And he came, and found them a sleep again: for their eyes were heavy. 44 So he left them and went away again, and 〈◊〉 the third time, saying the same 〈◊〉. 45 Then came he to his disciples, and said unto them, t He speaketh this in a contiarie sense, meaning they should anon be well wakened. sleep hence forth, & take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is given into the hands of sinners. 46 u Christ died willingly, and therefore presented him 〈◊〉 to his enemies. Rise, let us go: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me. 47 * And while he yet spoke, lo, judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude Mark. 14. 43. with sword and staves, from the Luke. 22. 47. high Priests and Elders of the people. john. 18. 3. 48 Now he that betrayed him, had given them a token, saying, whomsoever I shall kiss, " Or Holy, rabbi. that is he, lay hold on his. 49 And forth with he came to jesus, and said, God save thee, Master, and kissed him. 50 Then jesus said unto him, x He rebuketh his unkindness under the cloak of presented 〈◊〉 ship. Friend, wherefore " Or, sheath. Gen. 9 6. art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on jesus, and 〈◊〉 him. revel. 3. 〈◊〉. 51 And behold, one of them which were with jesus, stretched out (his) hand, & drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high Priest, and smote of his ear. 52 Then said jesus unto him, Put up thy sword into his" place: * for all that y The exercising of the sword is forbid to 〈◊〉 persons. Also he would have hindered by his undiscrete zeal the work of God. take the sword 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with the sword. 53 Ether thinkest thou, that I can not now pray to my Father, and he will give me more 〈◊〉 z Every legion contained commonly 6000. 〈◊〉, and 732. horsemen. legions of Angels? 54 How then should the * Scriptures be fulfilled, Whereby here 〈◊〉 means an infinite number. Isa 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. (which say), that it must be so? 55 The same hour said jesus to the multitude, You be come out as (it were against a thief, with sword and staves, to take me: I sat daily teaching in the Temple among you, & you took me not. Lamen. 4. 20. 56 But all this was done, that the*scriptureses of Chap. 20 93. the Prophets might be fulfilled. * Then all 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 53. the disciples forsook him, and fled. Luke 22. 54. 57 ¶ * And they took jesus, and led him to Caia 〈◊〉. 18. 4. phas the high Priest, where the Scribes and the Mar. 14 55. Elders were assembled. 58 And Peter followed him a far of unto the high Priest's hall, and went in, and sat with the servants to see the end. 59 Now*the chief Priests and the Elders, and all the whole council a He declareth 〈◊〉 jesus was wrong fully accused, to the end that we 〈◊〉 know his innocency, and not that he suff 〈◊〉 ed for himself, but for us. sought false witness against jesus, to put him to death. 60 But they found none, and though many false witnesses came, yet found they b Which cold justly witness against him. none: john. 2. 19 but at the last came two false witnesses, 61 And said, This man said, * I can destroy the Temple of God, and build it in three days. 62 Then the chief Priest arose, and said to him, Answerest thou nothing? What is the matter that these men witness against thee? 63 But jesus c 〈◊〉 did neglect 〈◊〉 false 〈◊〉 & moreover he was not there to defend his cause, but to suffer condemnation. held his peace. Then the chief Priest answered, and said to him, I d Or adjure thee by thy allegiance towards God. charge thee by the living God, that thou tell us, if thou be the Christ the Son of God. 64 * jesus said to him, e Christ confesseth that he is the Son ne of God. Thou hast said it: nevertheless Chap. 16. 27 I say unto you, hereafter shall you see Rom. 14. 10, 1. Thes. 4. 14. the Son of man, sitting at the right hand of the power of (God) and come in the clouds of the heaven. 65 Then the high Priest rend his f 〈◊〉 was one of their own traditions 〈◊〉 they had herded any 〈◊〉 raelite blaspheme. clotheses, saying, He hath g The enemies of God call a true confession blasphemy. blasphemed: what have we any more need of witnesses? behold, now you have herded his blasphemy. 66 What think you? They answered, and said, Isa. 50. 6. He is worthy to dye. 67 * Then spat they in his face, and buffeted him: & h The officers smite 〈◊〉 with their rods or 〈◊〉 staves. other smote him with their rods, 68 Saying, i They mocked him after this sore te that he might not seem to be a Prophet, and so would the 〈◊〉 les minds from him. Prophecy to us, o Christ, Who is he that smote thee? 69 ¶ * Peter sat without in the hall: and a maid came to him, saying, Thou also wast with jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I wots Mar. 14. 65. not what thou sayst. Luk. 22. 55. 71 And when he went out into the porch, another john. 18. 25. (maid) saw him, and said unto them that were there, This man was also with jesus of Nazaret. 72 And k An example of our 〈◊〉 that we may learn to depend upon God and not put our trust in ourselves. again he denyedwith an oath, saying I know not the man. 73 So after a while, came unto him they that stood by, and said unto Peter, Surely thou art also one of them: for even thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse (him) self, and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 Then Peter remembered the words of jesus which had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. So he went out, and l He was lively touched with repentance by the motion of God's Spirit, whonever suffereth 〈◊〉 is to 〈◊〉 v terly, though 〈◊〉 a time they fall, to the intent they may feel their own weakness and acknowledge his great 〈◊〉. wept bitterly. CHAP. XXVII. 2 Christ is delivered unto Pilate. 5. judas hangs himself. 24 Christ is pronounced innocent by the judge, and yet is condemned, and crucified among thieves 46 He prayeth upon the cross. 51 The vail is rend. 52 The dead bodies arise. 57 joseph burieth Christ. 64 Watchmen keep the grave, 1 WHen * the morning was come, all the Mar. 15. 5. chief Priests, and the Elders of the people Luke, 22. 66. took counsel against jesus, to put him to john. 17. 20. death. 2 And led him away bound, and a For they had no authority to condemn him or to put any to death. delivered him unto Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 ¶ Then when judas which betrayed him, saw that he was condemned, b Over late repentance bringeth despairetion. he repented himself, & brought again the thirty (pieces) of silver to the chief Priests, and Elders, 4 Saying, I have c Although he 〈◊〉 his sins, yet is he not displeased there with, but disparreth in Gods mer eyes, and seeketh his own destruction. sinned betraying the innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? d 〈◊〉 hypocrites lay the 〈◊〉 faute upon 〈◊〉. se thou to it. 5 And when he had cast down the silver (pieces) in the Temple, he departed, and went, * and hanged himself. Act. 1 18. 6 And the chief Priests took the silver (pieces) and said, It is not e The hypocrites are full of conscience in a matter of nothing at it. lawful for us to put them into the “ Or, corbana. Act 1. 19 treasure, because it is the price of blood. 7 And they took counsel, and bought with them a potter's field, for the burial of f For the 〈◊〉 was thought it a great offence to be buried in the same place that the strangers were. Mark. 15 3. strangers. 8 Wherefore that field is called, * the field of blood, until this day. 9 (Then was fulfilled that which was spoken en zach. 11. 13. by jeremias the Prophet, saying, * And they took thirty silver (pieces,) the price of him that was valued, whom (they) of the children of Israel valued. 10 And they gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me) Luk. 23. 3. 11 ¶ * And jesus stood before the governor, & john. 18. 33. the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the jews? jesus said unto him, Thou sayst it. 12 And when he was accused of the chief Priests and Elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they lay against thee? 14 But he answered him not to one word, in so much that the governor marveled greatly. 15 Now at the feast, the governor was wont to “ Or, quiet. deliver unto the people a g It was a tradition of the jews to deliver a 〈◊〉 at Easter. prisoner, whom they would. 16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barrabas. 17 * When they were then gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whether will you that I let lose unto you Barrabas, or jesus which is called Christ? 18 (For he knewewel, that for envy they had delivered him. 19 Also when he was set down upon the judgement seat, his wife sent to him, saying, h This wàs to the greater condemnation of Pilate whom neither 〈◊〉 knowledgecolde teach, nor counsel of others, to defend Christ's innocency. Have thou nothing to do with that 〈◊〉 man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream by reason of him.) 20 * But the chief Priests and the Elders had 〈◊〉. 15, 〈◊〉. persuaded the people that they should ask Luke. 23. 18. Barrabas, and should destroy jesus. john. 18. 40. 21 Then the governor answered, and said unto Act. 3. 14. them, Whether of the twain will you that I let lose unto you? And they said, i The multitude prefer the wicked to the righteous. Barrabas. 22 Pilate said unto them, What shall I do then with jesus which is called Christ? They all said to him, Let him be crucified. 23 Then said the governor, But what evil hath he done? Then they cried the more, saying, Let him be crucified. 24 When Pilate saw that he availed nothing, but that more tumult was made, he took waterand washed his hands before the multitude, saying. I am innocent of the blood of this k Pilate beareth witness that he is innocent, before he condemn him. just man: look you to it. 25 Then answered all the people, and said, His l If his death be not lawful, let the punishment fall on our heads & our children's, and as they wisned, so this 〈◊〉 taketh place to this day. blood (be) on us, and on our children. 26 Thus let he Barrabas lose unto them, and scourged jesus, and delivered him to be crucified. 27 ¶ * Then the soldiers of the governor took jesus into the common hall, and gathered about him the whole band. 28 And they stripped him, and put upon him a m To deride him because he called him, self a king. scarlet rob, Mark. 15. 16. 29 And plaited a crown of thorns, and put it john. 19 1. upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, and bowed their knees before him, and mocked him, saying, God save thee King of the jews, 30 And spitted upon him, and took a reed, and smote him on the head. 31 Thus when they had mocked him, they took the rob from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. Mark. 15. 22. 32 * And as they came out, they found a man Luke. 〈◊〉. 26. of Cyrene, named Simon: him they compelled to bear his cross. 33 * And when they came unto the place called john. 9 16. Golgotha, (that is to say, the place of (dead men's) skulls.) 34 They gave him n It was a kind of drink to 〈◊〉 the veins, and so to hasten his death, which was given him upon the cross. vinegar to drink, mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 ¶ And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, and did cast lots, that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Prophet, * They divided my garments Psal. 22. 19 among them, and upon my vesture did cast mar. 15. 24. lots. 36 And they sat, and watched him there. 37 ¶ They set up also over his head his cause written, o The manner then was to set up a writing to signi fie wherefore a man was executed: but here God governed Pilates hand to writ other wise than he thought. THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 ¶ And there were two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, * Thou that destroyest the Temple, john. 2. 19 and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise also the high Priests mocking him, with the Scribes, and Elders, and Pharisees, said, 42 He saved others, (but) he can not save himself: if he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will be leave him. 43 * He p This was a great tentation, to go about to take from him his 〈◊〉 ste in God, and so to bring him to 〈◊〉. trusteth in God, let him deliver him Psal 22 9 now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Wis. 2. 28. Son of God. 44 That same also the q Meaning by this synecdoche the one of the 〈◊〉. thieves which were crucified with him, cast in his teeth. 45 Now from the r That was from none till three of the clock. sixt hour was there darkness over all the s Of jewrie and the country there about. land, unto the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, * Eli, Eli, lamasabacthani? that is, t Not withstanding that he 〈◊〉 himself as it were wounded with God, wrath and forsaken for our sins, yet he ceaseth not to put his confidence in God and call upon him 〈◊〉 which is written to teach us in all afflictions to trust still in God, be the assaults never so grievous to the flesh. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 47 And some of them that stood there, when they herded it, said, This man calleth u They mocked at Christ's prayer as if it had been in vain. Elias. 48 And strait way one of them ran, and took * a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put Psal. 22. 2. it on a “ Or, hyssop stalk. john. 19 29. read, and gave him to drink. 49 Other said, Let be: let us see, if Elias will come and save him. 50 Then jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up the x Voluntarely after he had obeyed his Father in all things. ghost. 51 And behold, * the y Which signified an end of all the ceremonies of the Law. vail of the Temple was rend in twain, from the top to the bottom, and the earth did quake, & the stones were cloven, 52 And the graves did open themselves, and many bodies of the Saints which slept, arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the “ Or, jerusalem. holy City, and appeared unto many. 54 When the Centurion, and they that were Psal. 69. 22. with him watching jesus, saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly z This judgement of an heathen man was sufficient to condem the gross malice of the jews 〈◊〉. 15. 48. this was the Son of God. 55 ¶ And many women were there, beholding 〈◊〉 Chro. 3. 14. him a far of, which had followed jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him. 56 Among whom was Marie Magdalene, & Marie the mother of james and joses, & the mother of Zebedeus sons. 57 ¶ * And when the even was come, there came a a Who was so much the more in danger by declaring himself to be jesus disciple. rich man of Arimathea, named joseph, who had also himself been jesus disciple. 58 He went to Pilate, and asked the body of jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to luk. 23. 50. be delivered. john. 19 38. 59 So joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen clot, 60 And put it in his new b Christ's burying 〈◊〉 h so much more verify his death and resurrection. tomb, which he had hewn out in a rock, & rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, & departed. 61 And there was Marie Magdalene, and the other Marie sitting over against the sepulchre. 62 ¶ Now the next day that followed the c which was the day before the 〈◊〉. Preparation (of the Sabbath, the high Priests and Pharisees assembled to Pilate. 63 And said, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, Within three days I will rise. 64 Command therefore, that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, jest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so shall the last d Moore will follow his doctrine then did 〈◊〉 he was put to death. error be worse than the first. 65 Then Pilate said unto them, You have e That is, men appointed for the keeping of the Temple. a watch: go, and make it sure as you know. 66 And they went, and made the sepulchre f The more that men go about to subdue Christ's power the more show they their own malice, and procure to them 〈◊〉 the greater 〈◊〉 for as much as God's glory the more appeareth thereby. sure with the watch, and sealed the stone. CHAP. XXVIII. 6 The resurrection of Christ. 10 The brethren of Christ. 12 The high Priests bribe the soldiers. 17 Christ appeareth to his disciples, and sendeth them forth to preach, Chap. XXVIII. and to baptise. 20 Promising to them continual assistance. Mark. 16. 6. john. 20. 11. 1 NOw * in the “ Or, evening. end of the a Here th' 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the natural day from the sun rising to 〈◊〉 rising again, and not as the jews did, which began to count at the first hour after the sun set Sabbath, when the first (day) of the week begun to dawn Marie Magdalene, and the other Marie came to see the sepulchre. 2 And behold, there was a great earth quake, for the b There were two: but it is a manner of speech to use the singular number for the plural, and contrary. Angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 And his countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. 4 And for fear of him, the keepers were astoniest, and become as dead men. 5 But the Angel answered, and said to the women, Fear you not: for I know that you seek jesus which was crucified: 6 He is not here, for he is risen, as he said: come, see the place where the Lord was laid. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead: and behold, he goeth before you into Galilee: there you shall see him: c He assureth them: hat it is so. lo, I have told you. 8 So they departed quickly from the sepulchre, with fear and great d Their joy was mixed with fear, both because of the Angel's presence, and also for that they were not assured. joy, and did run to bring his disciples word. 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, jesus also met them, saying, God save you. And they came, and took him by the feet and worshipped him. 10 Then said jesus unto them, Be not afraid. Go, (and) tell my brethren, that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me. 11 ¶ Now when they were go, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and showed unto the high Priests all the things that were done. 12 And they gathered them together with Chap. 1. 27. the Elders, and took council, and gave large john. 17. 2. money unto the soldiers. Mark. 16. 15. 13 Saying, Say, His disciples came by night and stolen him away while we slept. 14 And if the governor hear of this, we will persuade him, and save you harmless. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this e An extremeven geance of God, whereby the jews were the more-hardened, so that they can not feel the profit of his death and resurrection Ebr. 1. 3. saying is noised among the jews unto this day. 16 ¶ Then the eleven disciples went into Galilee, into a mountain, where jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they see e him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And jesus came, and spoke unto them, saying, * All power is given unto me in heaven, and in earth. 19 * Go therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the holy Gost. 20 Teaching them to observe all things, what soever I f Men may not teach their own doctrine, but what so ever christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them: for he 〈◊〉 this authority to himself, to be only teacher and 〈◊〉 of the doctrine. john. 14. 16. have commanded you: and lo, * I am with you alway, until the g By power, grace and virtue of the holy Ghost end of the world, Amen. THE HOLY GOSPEL of jesus Christ, according to Mark. CHAP. I 2 The office, doctrine and life of the baptist. 9 Christ is baptised. 13 And tempted. 14 He preacheth. 17 Calleth the fishers. 23 Christ heals the man with the unclean spirit. 27 〈◊〉 doctrine. 29 He heals Peter's mother in law. 34 The devils know him. 41 He cleanseth the leper, and heals divers other. 1 THe a He showeth that john baptist was the first preacher of the Gospel. beginning of the Gospel of jesus Christ, the Son of God: Malae. 3. 1. 2 As it is written in the Prophets, * Behold, I sand my b In Greek, Angel, or Ambassador. messenger Isa. 40. 3. before thy face, which Luke. 3. 4. shall prepare thy john. 1. 15. way before thee. Mat. 3. 4. 3 * The voice of him that crieth in their wilderness (is,) c Take away all lets, which might hinder Christ to come to you. Prepare the way of the Lord: make his paths strait. 4 * john did baptise in the wilderness, and d He did both baptise and preach, but preached first and after 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as appeareth by Mat. 3. 1. so that the ordre is here inverted, which thing is common in the Scriptures. preach the baptism of amendment of life; for remission of sins. 5 And all the country of judea, and they of jerusalem went out unto him, and were all baptised of him in the river jordan, confessing their sins. 6 Now john was clothed with camels here, and with a girdle of a skin about his loins and he did eat “ Or, grass hoppers. * locusts and wild honey, Levi. 11. 22. 7 * And preached, saying, A stronger than Mat. 3. 12. I, cometh after me, whose shoes latchet Luke. 3. 16. I am not worthy to stoop down, and unlose. john. 1. 27. 8 Truth it is, I have * baptised you with e He declareth that he isbut the minister of the outward sign, and that it is jesus Christ that giveth the force 〈◊〉. Act. 1. 〈◊〉. & 2. 4. & 11. 6. and 19 4. water: but he will baptise you with the holy Gost. Mat. 3. 14. 9 ¶ * And it came to pass in those days, that juk. 〈◊〉. 22. jesus came from Nazaret, (a city) of Galilee, 〈◊〉 1. 33. and was baptised of john in jordan. 10 And assoon as he was come out of the water, (john) saw the heavens cloven in twain and the f This was done for the confirmation of john and then that stood by. Mat. 〈◊〉. 1. holy Ghost descending upon him like a dove. 〈◊〉 Or, jesus. 11 Then there was a voice from heaven, (saying,) Thou art my beloved g The Father heareth 〈◊〉 that Christis the very Son of God. Son, in whom I am well pleased. 12 * And immediately the “ Or, the holy Gost. Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. Iuk. 4. 1. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, and was h Christ would he tempted to persuade us, that he will help them that be tempted. Ebr. 2. 18. tempted of Satan: he was also with the wild beasts, and the Angels ministered unto him. 14 ¶ * Now after that john was committed (to prison,) JESUS came into Galilee, preaching i By the which Gospel he will rule and reign over all. the Gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent and believe Mat. 4. 12. the Gospel. Iuk. 4. 14. 16 ¶ * And as he walked by the “ Or, lake. sea of Galilee, iohn 4. 43. he saw Simon, and Andre 〈◊〉 his brother, casting a net into the sea, (for they were fishers.) Mat 4. 18. 17 Then jesus said unto them, Follow me, and 〈◊〉. 5. 2. I will make you to be k To drawethem from perfection. fishers of men. 18 And strait way they forsook their nets and followed him. 19 And when he had go a little further thence, he saw james (the son) of Zebedeus, and john is brother, as they were in the ship, mending their nets. 20 And anon he called them: and they left their Father Zebedeus in the ship with his hired servants, and went their way after him, 21 ¶ So * they entered into Capernaum, and Mat. 4. 23. strait way on the Sabbath day he entered juk 4. 31. into the Synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: * Mat. 7. 28. for he taughtt 'em as one that had authority Iuk. 4. 32. and l Whose doctrine was dead, & nothing savoured of the spirit. not as the Scribes. 23 ¶ And there was in their Synagogue a man which had an unclean Spirit, and he cried. 24 Saying, Ah, what have we to do with thee, oh jesus of Nazaret? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee what thou art, (even) that holy one of God. 25 And jesus rebuked him, saying, m Christ would not suffer the father of lies to bear 〈◊〉 to the truth. Hold thy peace, and come out of him. 26 And the unclean Spirit tarry him, and cried with a loud voice, and came out of him. 27 And they were all amazed, so that they demanded one of another, saying, What thing is this? what n They refer the miracle of the kind of doctrine, & so marvel at it, as new and strangething, & do not consider the power of Christ, who is the author of the one and the other. new doctrine is this? for he commandeth the foul spirits with authority, and they obey him. 28 And immediately his fame spread abroad throughout all the region bordering on Galilee. 29 ¶ * And assoon as they were come out of the Synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with james and john. Mat. 8 14. 30 And Symons wives mother in law lay Iuk. 4. 32. sick of a fever, and anon they told him of her. 31 And he came and took her by the hand, and lift her up, and the fever forsook her by and by and she ministered unto them. 32 And when even was come, and the sun was down, they brought to him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases: and he cast out many devils, and o Christ would not have such witnesses to 〈◊〉 him and his Gospel. So 〈◊〉 was offended that the Pythonesse should testify of him. suffered not the devils to say that they knew him. 35 And in the morning very early, “ Or, being yet night. before day (jesus) arose and went out into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36 And Simon, and they that were with him, followed after him. Act. 16. 18. 37 And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38 Then he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for I came out for that purpose. 39 And he preached in their Synagogues, through out all Galilee, and cast the devils out 40 ¶ * And there came a leper to him, beseeching Mat. 8. 1. Iuk. 5. 12. him, and kneeled down unto him, and said to him, If thou will't, thou canst make me clean. 41 And jesus had compassion, and put forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him, I will: be thou clean. 42 And assoon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was made clean. 43 And after he had given him a strict p Forbidding him to tell any man, because as yet his time was not come to be known. commandement, he sent him away forthwith, 44 And said unto him, See thou say nothing to any man, but get thee hence, and show thyself to q It belonged to the Priest to know if a man were healed of the leprosy. the * Priest, and offer for thy cleansing Levi. 14. 4. those things, which Moses commanded, for a r To take all manner of excuse from them, and to condemn them of ingratitude. testimonial unto them. 45 But when he was departed, * he began to tell many things, and to publish the matter: so that jesus s The 〈◊〉 was so 〈◊〉, that he should 〈◊〉 been througed. 〈◊〉 cold no more openly enter Luke 5, 18. into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. CHAP. II 3 He heals the man of the palsy. 5 He forgiveth sins. 14 He calleth Levi the customer. 16 He eateth with sinners. 18 He excuseth his disciples, as touching fasting, and keeping the Sabbath day. 1 AFter* (a few) days, he entered into Capernaum Mat. 9 1. again, and it was noised that Luke. 5. 18. he was in the a Where he was wont to remain. house. 2 And anon, many gathered together, in so much that the places about the door cold not receive any more: and he preached the word unto them. 3 And there came unto him, that brought one sick of the palsy, born of four men. 4 And because they cold not come near unto him for the multitude, they uncovered the roof of the house where he was: and when they had broken it open, they let down the bed, wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 5 Now when jesus saw their faith, he said to the sick of the palsy, Son, thy b By these words Christ showeth that he was sent of his Father with 〈◊〉 to take away our sins sins are forgiven thee. 6 And there were certain of the Scribes, sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts. 7 Why doth this man speak such blasphemies? * who can forgiven sins, but God job. 14. 4. only? Isa. 43. 15. 8 And immediately when jesus perceived in his spirit, that thus they thought with themselves, he said unto them, Why reason you these things in your hearts? 9 c Christ speaketh according to their capacity, who were so blind that they would believe nothing, but that which they saw with their eyes, and therefore showeth his 〈◊〉 over the soul by the power which he hath over the body. Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins are forgiven thee? or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? 10 And that you may know, that the Son of man hath authority in earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy.) 11 I say unto thee, Arise and take up thy bed, and get thee hence into thy own house. 12 And by and by he arose, & took up his bed, and went forth before them all, in so much that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, d Their 〈◊〉 consciences 'cause them to confess the truth. We never saw such a thing. 13 ¶ Then he went again to ward the sea, and all the people resorted unto him, and he taught them. 14 * And as jesus passed by, he saw Levi (the 〈◊〉. 9 9 son) of Alpheus sit at the receipt of custom, Luke, 5. 27. and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. 15 ¶ And it came to pass, as jesus sat at table in his house, many Publicans and sinners sat at table also with jesus, and his disciples for there were many that followed him. 16 And when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with the Publicans & sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it, that he eateth & drinketh with Publicans and sinners? 17 Now when jesus herded it, he said unto them, The whole have no need of the physician, 1. 〈◊〉. m. 1. 〈◊〉 but the sick. * I came not to call the e He speaketh of such as persuade them 〈◊〉 to be just although they be nothing less. righteous, but the sinners to repentance. 18 * And the disciples of john, and the Pharisees dist fast, and came and said unto him, Why do the disciples of john and of the Pharisees Mat. 9 14, Luke. 5. 33. fast, and thy disciples fast not? 19 And jesus said unto them, Can the f Christ showeth that he will 〈◊〉 his and not buden them before it be necessary. children of the marriage chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they can not fast. 20 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shallbe taken from them, and then shall they fast in those days. 21 Also no man soweth a piece g The word properly signifieth new cloth which as yet hath not passed the hands of the fuller. of new clot in an old garment: for else the new (piece) taketh away the filling up from the old, and the breach is worse. 22 Likewise, no man putteth new wine into old vessels: for else the new wine breaketh the vessels, and the wine runneth out, and the vessels are lost: but new wine must be put into new vessels. 23 ¶ * And it came to pass as he went through Mat. 12. 1. the corn on the Sabbath day, that his disciples, Luk. 6. 1. as they went on their way, began to pluck the ears of corn. 24 And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the Sabbath day, that which is not lawful? 25 And he said to them, Have you never read 1. Sam. 2i. 6. what* David did, when he had need, and was an hungered, (both) he, and they that were with him? 26 How he went into the house of God, in the days of h He was also called Achimelech, as his father was, so that both the father and the son were called by both these names. Abiathar the high Priest, and dit eat the show bread, which were not lawful to 1, Chron. 24. 2. eat, but for the* Priests, and gave also to them 2. sam. 8. 17. & 15. 29 1. king. 2. 26. which were with him? Exod 29. 33. 27 And he said to them, The Sabbath was i Seeing the Sabbath was made for man's use, it was not mere it should be used to his hindrance, & incommodity. made levit. 8. 〈◊〉 & 24. 9 for man, and not man for the Sabbath. 28 Wherefore the Son of man is Lord, even of the Sabbath. CHAP. III 1 He heals the man with the dried 〈◊〉 14. He chooseth his Apostles. 21 Christ is thought of the worldlings to be besides himself. 22 He casts out the unclean spirit, which the Pharisees ascribe unto the devil. 29 Blasphemy against the holy Gost. 35 The brother, sister and mother of Christ. 1 ANd* he entered again into the Synagogue, Mat. 12 9 and there was a man which had a Luk. 6 6. withered hand. 2 And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day, that they might accuse him. 3 Then he said unto the man which had the withered hand, Arise: (stand forth) in the mids. 4 And he said to them, Is it lawful to do a good deed on the Sabbath day, or to do evil? to save the life, or to kill? But they a They 〈◊〉 their tongues of malice: for they would neither confess nor deny. held their peace. 5 Then he looked round about on them b Christ is in such sort angry with man that he pitieth him & seeketh to win him. an gerly, mourning also for the hardness of their hearts, and said to the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored, as whole as the other. 6 ¶ And the Pharisees departed, & straightway gathered a council with the c Although they hated one another deadly, yet this hindered them, not to joy ne their malice to resist Christ, read. Herodians against him, that they might destroy him. 7 But jesus avoided with his disciples to the sea: and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, and from judea, 8 And from jerusalem, and from Idumea, and Mat. 22 〈◊〉. beyond jordan: and they that dwelled about Tyrus and Sidon, when they had herded what things he did, came unto him in great number. 9 And he commanded his disciples, that a ship should wait for him, because of the multitude, jest they should throng him. 10 For he had healed many, in so much that " Or, 〈◊〉 meaning 〈◊〉. they pressed upon him, to touch him as ma ny as had plagues. 11 And when the unclean spirits saw him, they fallen down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God. 12 And he sharply rebuked them, to the end they should not utter him. 13 ¶ * Then he went up into a mountain, and Chap. 6 7. called unto him whom he would, and they Mat. 10. 1. came unto him. Luke 9 1. 14 And he appointed twelve that they should be with him, and that he might sand them to preach. 15 And that they might have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils. 16 And the first (was) Simon, and he named Simon, Peter. 17 Then james (the son) of Zebedeus, and john, james brother (and named them Boanerges, which is the sons of thunder.) 18 And Andrew, and Philippe, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and james, (the son) of Alpheus, and “ Or, Lebbeus, or judas. Thaddeus and Simon the “ Or, zealous. Cananite. 19 And judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him, and they came d The disciples were now conversant with Christ both at home and abroad home. 20 And the multitude assembled again, so that they cold not so much as eat bread. 21 And when his kinsfolks herded of it, they went out to lay e His 〈◊〉 would 〈◊〉 shut him within 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have come unto them if any 〈◊〉 had been made: for some would have made him a King, and the 〈◊〉 with others sought his life: so that hereby they might have procured the hatred 〈◊〉. He 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 of the Pharisees and of the Romans. hold on him: for they thought " Or, they that were about him Mat. 9 14. and 12. 4. he had been beside himself. 22 ¶ * And the Scribes which came from jeru salem, said, He hath Beelzebub, and through Luke. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the prince of devils he casts out devils. 23 But he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 For if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom can not stand. 25 Or if a house be divided against itself, that house can not continued. 26 So if Satan make insurrection against himself, and be divided, he can not endure, but is at an end. 27 Not man can enter into a strong man's house, & take away his goods, except he first bind that strong man, and then spoil his house. 28 ¶ * Verily I say unto you, all sins shall be Mat. 12. 〈◊〉 forgiven unto the children of men, and blasphemies, Luke. 12 10. wherewith they blasphemies. 1. 〈◊〉. 5. 16. 29 But he that f Which is 〈◊〉 a man 〈◊〉 against his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 against the truth which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to him: for such one is in a 〈◊〉 epro bate sense & can not come to repentance. blasphemeth against the holy Ghost, 〈◊〉 never have forgiveness, but is culpable of eternal damnation. 30 Because they said, He had an unclean spirit. 31 ¶ * Then came his “ Or, 〈◊〉. brethren and mother, and stood without, and sent unto him, and called him. 32 And the people sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother, and thy brethren seek for thee without. Mat. 12. 〈◊〉. 33 But he answered them, saying, Who is my Luk. 8. 19 mother and my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them, which sat in compass about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren. 35 For whosoever doth the will of God, he is my brother, and my sister, and mother. CHAP. four 2 By the parables of the 〈◊〉, and the mustard corn Christ showeth the state of the kingdom of God. two A special gift of God to know the mysteries of his kingdom. 37 He stilleth the tempest of the sea which obeyed him. 1 ANd * he began again to teach by the Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. seaside, and there gathered unto him a Luk. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea, and all the people was by the sea side on the land. 2 And he taught them many things in parables, and said unto them in a It is called Christ's doctrine, either for that he was accustomed to speak unto them by 〈◊〉 des: or 〈◊〉 because it had 〈◊〉 and majesty that men cold not deny but it came from heaven. “ Or, as hetaught his doctrine. 3 Hark en: Behold, there went out a sour to so we. 4 And it came to pass as he sowed, that some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the heaven came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth, and by and by sprung up, because it had not depth of earth. 6 But assoon as the sun was up, it caught heat, and because it had not root, it withered away, 7 And some fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it, so that it gave no fruit. 8 Some again fell in good ground, and did yield fruit that sprung up, and grew, and it brought forth, some thirty fold, some sixty fold, and some an hundredth fold. 9 Then he said unto them, He that hath b For God doth not open all men's hearts to understand this mysteries. ears to hear, let him hear. 10 And when he was alone, 〈◊〉 that were about him with the twelve, asked him of the parable. 11 And he said unto them, To c Which are 〈◊〉 by the Spirit of God. you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are d And are not of the number of the faithful, neither attain to the 〈◊〉 and substance, but only stay in the 〈◊〉 ward 〈◊〉 and bark. without, all things be done in parables, 12 * That they seeing, may see, and not discern: & they hearing, may hear, and not understand jest at any time they should turn, and their sins should be forgiven them. 13 Again 〈◊〉 said unto them, Perceive not this Isa. 6. 9 parable? how then should you understand all Mat. 13. 14. (other) parables? Luk. 8. 10. 14 The sower soweth the word: john. 2. 40. 15 And these are they that (receive the seed) Act 28. 28. 26. by the ways side, in whom the word is Rom. 〈◊〉. 8. sown: but when they have herded it, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 And likewise they that receive the seed in stony ground, are they, which when they have herded the word, strait ways receive it with gladness. 17 Yet have they no root in themselves, and endure but a time: (for) when trouble and persecution ariseth for the word, immediately they be offended. 18 Also they that receive the seed among the thorns, are such as hear the word: 19 But the cares of this world, and the * deceitfulness of riches, & the lusts of other 〈◊〉. Tim. 6. 17. things entre in, and choke the word, and it is unfruitful. 20 But they that have received seed in good ground, are they that hear the word and receive it, and bring forth fruit, one (corn) thirty, another sixty, & some an hundredth. 21 ¶ Also he said unto them, * Is e Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 their eyes the true patron of a Christian life. the candlye Mat. 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. “ Or brought. light to be put under a bushel, or under the Luke. 8. 16 and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. table, and not to be put on a candlestick? 22 * For there is nothing hide, that shall not be opened: neither is there a secret, but that it shall come to light. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him Mat. 10 26. hear. Luk. 8. 17. & 12. 2. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what you f We may not take occasion to do evil under colour to hide our doings: for all shall be disclosed the length. hear. * With g what measure you met, it shallbe measured unto you: and unto ' you that hear, shall more be given. 25 * For unto him that hath, shall it be given, and from him that hath not, shallbe taken Mat. 7. 2 away, h That which he think 〈◊〉 self to have. even that he hath. Luk. 6. 38. 26 ¶ Also he said, So is the i These two similitudes following prove, that a though the kingdom of God 〈◊〉 to have very little appearance or beginning, yet God doth increase it above man's reason. kingdom of God, 〈◊〉 If you do your endeavour faithfully, you shall be recompensed justly. as if a man should k If the ministers do 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, God will give the increase. cast seed in the ground. 27 And should sleep, and rise up night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he Mat. 13. 12. & 25. 29. not knowing how. Luk. 8. 18. & 9 26. 28 For the earth bringeth for the fruit of herself, first the shoulder-blade, than the ears, after that full corn in the ears. 29 And assoon as the fruit showeth itself, anon he putteth in the sickel, because the harvest is come. 30 ¶ * He said moreover, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? 31 It (is) like a grain of mustard seed, which when it is sown in the earth, is the lest of Mat. 13 31. all sedes that be in the earth: Luk. 13. 19 32 But after that it is sown, it groweth up, and is greatest of all herbs, and beareth great branches, so that the fowls of heaven may build under the shadow of it. Mat. 13. 34. 33 And * with many such parables he preached the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. 34 And without parables spoke he nothing unto them: but he expounded all things to his disciples apart. 35 ¶ * Now the same day when even was come, Mat 8 23. he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the Luk. 8. 22. otherside. 36 And they left the multitude, and l And set forward. took him as he was in the ship: and there were also with him other ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, & the waves dashed into the ship, so that it was now full, 38 And he was in the stern m Christ leaveth us often times to ourselves, both aswell that we may learn to know our own weakness, as his mighty power. a sleep on a pillow: and they awoke him, and said to him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he rose up, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, & be stil. So the wind ceased, and it was a great calm. 40 Then he said unto them, Why are you so fear full? “ Or, have yennes yet faith? how is it that you have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who is this, that both the wind and the sea obey him? CHAP. V. 8 jesus casts the devils out of the man and suffereth them to enter into the swine. 25 He heals a woman from the bloody 〈◊〉, 41 And raiseth the captains daughter. Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 1 ANd * they came over to the other side Luk. 8. 26. of the sea into the country of the Gadarens. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, there met him incontinently out of the graves, a man which had an unclean spirit: 3 Who had his abiding among the graves, and no man cold bind him, not not with chains, 4 Because that when he was often bound with fetters and chains, he plucked the chains a sondre, and broke the fetters in pieces, neither cold any man tame him. 5 And always both night and day he cried in the mountains, and in the graves, and stroke himself with stones. 6 And when he see jesus a far of, he ran, and worshipped him, 7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, a The devil 〈◊〉 constrained to confess 〈◊〉 Christ, and yet ceaseth not to resist him. What have I to do with thee, jesus, the Son of the most high God? “ Or, adjure thee to swear by God I charge thee by b He abuseth the Name of God, to maintain his tyranny. God, that thou torment me not. 8 (For he said unto him, Come out of the man thou unclean spirit.) 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? and he answered saying, My name (is) c A Legion contained about 6000 in number, 〈◊〉 Legion: for we are many. 10 And he prayed him instantly, that he would not sand them away out of the country. 11 Now there was there in the mountains a Mat. 26 〈◊〉. great herd of swine, feeding. 12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Sand us into the swine, that we may enter into them. 13 And incontinently jesus gave them leave. Then the unclean spirits went out & entered into the swine, and the herd “ Or, ran with violence headlong. ran headling from the high bank into the sea, (and there were about two thousand swine) and they were drowned in the “ Or in the 〈◊〉. sea. 14 And the swineherds fled and told it in the city, and in the country, and they came out to see what it was that was done. 15 And they came to jesus, and saw him that had been possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sit both clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 16 And they that saw it, told them, what was done to him that was possessed with the devil, and concerning the swine. 17 Then d Mark how love of riches and worldly respects 〈◊〉 men to receive Christ. they began to pray him, that he would e The worldlings more esteem their swine, than they do jesus christ. depart from their coasts. 18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil, prayed him that he might be with him. 19 Howbeit, jesus would not suffer him, but said unto him, Go thy way home to thy friends, and f We must unto. hers the benefits 〈◊〉 God showeth towards 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 there by they may glue 〈◊〉 praise and glory. show them what great things the Lord hath done unto thee, and (how) he hath had compassion on thee. 20 So he departed, and began to publish in “ Or, in the 〈◊〉 of the tene 〈◊〉. Decapolis, what great things jesus had done unto him: and all men did marvel. 21 ¶ And when jesus was come over again by ship unto the other side, a great multitude gathered to him, and he was near unto the sea. 22 * And behold, there came one of the rulers Mat. 9 18. of the Synagogue, whose name was jairus: & Luk. 8. 41. when he saw him, he fell down at his feet, 23 And besought him instantly, saying, My little daughter lieth at point of death: I pray thee that thou 〈◊〉 come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed, and live. 24 Then he went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and thronged him. 25 (And there was a certain woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and it availed her nothing, but she become much worse. 27 When she had herded of jesus, she came in the press behind, and g Her faith brought her t, Christ and moved her 〈◊〉 approach near unto him, and not a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉nion, to attribute any virtue to his garment. touched his garment. 28 For she said, If I may but touch his clotheses I shall be whole, 29 And strait way “ Or, fountain. the course of her blood was dried up, and she “ Or knew. felt in her body, that she was healed of that “ Or, 〈◊〉, plague. 30 And immediately when jesus did know in himself the virtue that went out of him, he turned him round about in the press, and said, Who hath touched my clotheses? 31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude throng thee, and sayest thou, Who did touch me? 32 And he looked round about, to see her that had done that. 33 And the woman feared and trembled: for she knew what was done in her, and she came and fell down before him, and told him the whole truth. 34 And he said to 〈◊〉, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole: go in peace, and be whole of thy “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. plague.) 35 While he yet spoke, there came from thee (same) ruler of the Synagogues house (certei ne) which said, Thy daughter is dead: why diseasest thou the Master any further? 36 assoon as jesus herded that word spoken, he said unto the ruler of the Synagogue, Be not afraid: only believe. 37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter and james, and john the brother of James. 38 So he came unto the house of the ruler of the Synagogue, and saw the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly. 39 And he went in, and said unto them, Why make you this trouble, and weep? the child is not h He meant, 〈◊〉 was not dead to remain so 〈◊〉 se the should incontinently be restored again to life. dead, but sleepeth. 40 And they i For they had no hope to see her live again. laughed him to scorn: but he put them all 〈◊〉, and took the father, and the more there of the child, and k That is, his three disciples. them that were with him, and entered in where the child lay, 41 And took the child by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi, which is by interpretation, 〈◊〉, I say unto thee, arise. 42 And strait way the maiden arose, and walked: for she was of the age of twelve years, and they were astonished out of measure. 43 And he charged them straightly that no man 〈◊〉 know of it, and commanded to give her meat. CHAP. VI 4 How Christ and his are received in their own country. 7 The Apostles commission. 15 Soudrie opinions of Christ 25 john is put to death, and buried. 31 Christ givest rest to his 〈◊〉. s. 38 The fives loaves and two 〈◊〉. 48. Christ walketh on the water. 55 He heals many. 1 afterward * he departed thence, and Mat, 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. came into his own country, and his Luk. 4. 16. disciples followed him. 2 And when the Sabbath was come, he began to teach in the Synagogue, and many that herded him, were astonished, & said, a Christ is neglected of his own 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 From whence hath he these things? and what wisdom is this that is given unto him, that even “ Or, 〈◊〉 such great works are done by his hands! 3 Is not this the 〈◊〉 Maries son, the “ Or cousin. brother of james and joses, and of juda and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were b That which ought to move them oh come to Christ, 〈◊〉 them to go back from him, which cometh of their own wickedness. offended in him. 4 Then jesus said unto them, A * Prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, & among his own kindred, & in his own house. 5 And c That is, he will de 〈◊〉. he cold there d Lack of faith maketh us unable 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉. do no great works Mat. 13. 〈◊〉. save that he laid his hands upon afewe sick Luk. 4. 24. folk, and healed (them.) joh. 4. 44. 6 * And he marveled at their unbelief, and went about by the towns on every side, teaching. 7 ¶ * And he called the twelve, and began to Mat. 4. 35. sand them two and two, and gave them power Luk. 13. 22. over unclean spirits, Mat. 10. 1. 8 And commanded them, that they should chap. 〈◊〉. 14. take nothing for (their) journey, save astaffe Luke 9 1. only: neither e Christ only forbiddeth them to carry 〈◊〉 thing, which might be 〈◊〉 or hinder their message. scrip, neither bread, neither money in their “ Or, purses. girdles, 9 But that they should be shod with * f 〈◊〉 were a kind of light shoes tied to the fear with strings. sandals, and that they should not put on two coats. 10 And he said unto them, wheresoever you shall enter into an house, there abide till you depart g He forbiddeth 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 their 〈◊〉 in this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mes sage. thence. Act. 〈◊〉. 8. 11 * And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when you departed 〈◊〉, h In token of 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 the horrible vengeance of God which shall light upon them 〈◊〉. 5. 14. * shake of the dust that is under your feet, for a witness Mat. 10. 14. unto them. Verily I say unto you, It shallbe Luk. 9 〈◊〉. easier for Sodom, or Gomorrha at the day Act. 13. 51. and 〈◊〉. 6. of judgement, then for that city. 12 ¶ And they went out and preached, that (men) should amend their lives. 13 And they cast out many devils: and they * anointed many that were sick, with i The oil was a 〈◊〉 of this 〈◊〉 working, and not a 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 diseases: so that the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 ceasing the ceremony is to no use. oil and healed (them.) 14 ¶ * Then King Herode herded (of him) (for his name was spread abroad) and said, john Baptist is risen again from the dead and therefore great works are wrought by him. 〈◊〉 .14.1. 15 Other said, It is Elias: and some said, It is a Luke. 9.7 Prophet, or as one k Meaning, of the old Prophets of the Prophets. 16 * So when Herode herded it, he said, It is john whom I beheaded: he is l They had then this common error, that they though the souls being departed out of one body went strait in to another. risen from the dead 17 For Herode himself had sent forth, and had taken john, and bond him in prison for He 〈◊〉 sake, which was his brother Philippes wife, because he had married her. 18 For john said unto Herode, * It is not m The liberty that 〈◊〉 used to 〈◊〉 vice 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 person, de 〈◊〉 how the true ministers ought to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 selves law Luke 3.19. full for thee to have thy brother's wife. 19 Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him, but she cold not. 20 For Herode feared john, knowing that he (was) a just man, and an holy, and reverenced him, and when he heard him, he did many things, and n Such is the nature of Gods word, that it compelleth the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 it: as no 〈◊〉 the king had some good 〈◊〉, but the seedefel in 〈◊〉 places 〈◊〉 so took no root. herded him gladly. Levi 18.16. and 20.21. 21 But the time being convenient, when Herode on his birth day made a 〈◊〉 to his princes and captains, and chief estates of Galilee: 22 And the daughter of the same Herodias came in and o What 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cometh by 〈◊〉 dan 〈◊〉 danced, and pleased Herode and then that sat at table together, the King said unto the maid, Ask of me what thou will't, and I will give it 〈◊〉. 23 And he swore unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, (even) unto the half of my kingdom. 24 * So she went forth, and said to her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, john Baptist's head. 25 Then she came in straight way with haste unto the King, and asked, saying, I would that thou shouldest give me even now in a charger the head of john Baptist. 26 Then the King was very sorry: (yet) for his Mat. 14.8. oaths sake, and for their sakes which sat at table with him, he would not refuse her. 27 And immediately the King sent the hangman, and gave charge that his head should be brought. So he went and be headed him in the prison, 28 And brought his head in a changer, and gave it to the p josephus calleth her name Salomen the daughter of Philippe, and He 〈◊〉. maid, and the maid gave it to her mother. 29 And 〈◊〉 his disciples herded it, they came and took up his “ Or, carcase. body, and put it in a tomb 30 ¶ * And the Apostles gathered themselves Luk. 9. 10. together to jesus, and q The Apostles rendre count of their message, which is to declare their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. told, him all things, both what they had done, & what they had taught. 31 And he said unto them, Come you apart into the wilderness, r Christ beareth 〈◊〉 the infirmity of his 〈◊〉, and bringeth them to quietness, that he may 〈◊〉 them and make them strong against troubles. & rest a while: for there were many comers and goers, that they had not leisure to eat. 32 * So they went by ship out of the way into a desert place. 33 But the people see them when they departed and many knew him, and ran a foot thither out of all cities, and came thither before Mat. 14.13. 〈◊〉 .9, 〈◊〉. them, and assembled unto him. Mat. 9.36. & 14.14. 34 * Then jesus went out, and saw a great multitude Luk. 9.11. , and had compassion on them, because Mat. 14.15. they were like s This declareth that there is an horrible disordre among that people, where the true preaching of God's word wanteth. sheep which had no shepherd: * and he began to teach them many things. 35 * And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, saying, This is a desert place, and now the day is far passed 36 Let them depart, that they may go into the villages and towns about, and buy them bread: for they have nothing to eat? 37 But he answered, and said unto them, Give you them to eat. And they said unto him, Shall we go and buy t Which is about 〈◊〉 pound 〈◊〉. two hundredth penny worth of bread, and give them to eat? Mat. 14.17. 38 * Then he said unto them, How many loaves 〈◊〉. 9 13. john 6.9. have you? go and look. And when they knew it, they said, Five, and two 〈◊〉. 39 So he commanded them, to make them all sit down by “ Or, by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for in every rank were as many as a table cold hold. companies upon the green grass. 40 Then they sat down by u The Greek word signifieth 〈◊〉 beds as are made in a, so that the company which were there set, might seem as 〈◊〉 or orders of beds in a garden. rows, by hundreds, and by fifties. 41 And he took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looked up to heaven, & gave thanks and broke the loaves, & gave them to his disciples to set before them, & the two fish he divided among them all. 42 So they did all eat, and were satisfied. 43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fish. 44 And they that had eaten, were about five thousand men. 45 ¶ And strait way he caused his disciples to go into the ship, and to go before unto the other side unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. 46 Then assoon as he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. Mat. 14. 〈◊〉 47 * And when even was come, the ship was in joh. 6. 〈◊〉. the mids of the sea, & he alone on the land. 48 And he saw them troubled in rowing, (for the wind was contrary unto them) and about the fourth x Which was about two or three hours before day. watch of the night, he came unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. 49 And when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out. 50 For they all saw him, and were sore afraid: but anon he talked with them, and said unto them, Be y Christ assureth his and maketh them bold, both by his word, and mighty power. of good comfort: it is I be not afraid. 51 Then he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased, and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, & marveled. 52 z They had for got the miracle which was 〈◊〉 ought with the five loaves. For they had not considered (the matter) of the loaves, because their hearts were hardened. Mat. 14.34. 53 ¶ * And they came over, and went into the land of Gennesaret, and arrived. 54 So when they were come out of the ship, strait way they knew him. 55 And ran about through out all that region round about, (and) began to carry hither and thither in beds all that were sick, where they herded that he was. 56 And whither soever he entered into towns, or cities, or villages, they laid their sick in the “ Or, markets. streets, and prayed him that they might touch at the lest the a 〈◊〉 for any such 〈◊〉 that was in his garment, but for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 why 〈◊〉 they had in him. edge of his garment. And as many as touched him, were made whole. CHAP. VII. 2 The disciples eat with unwashen hands. 8 The commandment of God is transgressed by man's traditions. 22 〈◊〉 defiled man. 24 Of the woman of Syrophenissa. 32 The healing of the dumb. 37 The people praise Christ. 1 THen * gathered unto him the Pharisees, and Mat. 15 2. certain of the Scribes which came from jerusalem. 2 And when they saw some of his disciples eat meat with “ Or, 〈◊〉. common a The Pharisees would not eat with unwashen hands because they thought that the common handling of things the them, so that they made holiness and religion to depend in hands washings. hands, (that is to say unwashen) they complained. 3 (For the Pharisees, and all the 〈◊〉, except they wash their hands b Or contentiously, striving to wash best. oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the Elders. 4 And (when they come) from the market, except they wash, they eat not: and many other things there be, which they have taken upon them to observe, (as) the washing of cups, and c 〈◊〉 pots, some what more in 〈◊〉 than a wine pint. pots, and of brazen vessels, and of tables.) 5 Then asked him the Pharisees and Scribes, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the Elders, but eat “ Or, bread. meat with unwashen hands? 6 Then he answered and said unto them, 〈◊〉 * isaiah hath prophesied well of you, hypocrites, Isa. 29.13. as it is written, This people honoureth me with their d With an outward show. lips, but their heart is far away from me. 7 But they worship me in vain, teaching (for) doctrines the e Whosoever tea 〈◊〉 any doctri ne but God's word, is a false worshipper, and a seducer of the people, seem his doctrine never so probable to the judgement of man. commandments of men. 8 For ye lay the commandment of God a part, and observe the tradition of men, (as) the washing of pots and of cups, and ma nigh other such like things you do. 9 And he said unto them, Well, you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 commandment of God that you may observe your own tradition. 10 For Moses said, * Honour thy father, and thy mother: and, * Whosoever shall curse father Exod. 20. 12. or mother, let him f That is, with out any hope of pardon. die the death. Deut. 5.16. 11 But you say, If a man say to father or mother, 〈◊〉 .6.2. Corban, (that is,) By the gift that is (of feed) Exod. 21. 17. by me, thou mayst have profit (he shallbe free.) Levi. 20.9. 12 So you suffer him no more to do aniething Prou. 20. 20. for his father, or his mother. 13 Making the word of God of none authority, by your tradition which 〈◊〉 have ordained: and you do many such like things. 14 * Then he called the whole multitude unto Mat. 15. 10. him, and said unto them, Hearken you all unto me, and understand. 15 There g There is no out 〈◊〉 or corpo ral thing, which entereth into man, that can 〈◊〉 him: 〈◊〉 chief of 〈◊〉 which if they be taken 〈◊〉, it cometh of the inordinate lust of the heart, and 〈◊〉 the lust is evil. is nothing without a man, that can defile him, when it entereth into him: but the things which proceed out of him, are they which defile the man. 16 If any have ears to 〈◊〉, let him hear. 17 And when he came into an house (away) from the people, his disciples asked him concerning the parable. 18 And he said unto them, What? are you without understanding also? Do you not know that whatsoever thing from without entereth into a man, can not defile him. 19 Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draft which is the purging of all meats? 20 Then he said, That which cometh out of man, that defileth man. 21 * For from within, (even) out of the heart Gene 6. 3. and 8. 21. of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, for 〈◊〉, murders. 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, “ Or, 〈◊〉. uncleanness, a wicked eye, backbiting pride, foolishness. " Or, envy. 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile a man. 24 ¶ * And from thence he rose, and went into Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. the borders of Tyrus and Sidom, and entered into an house, and would that no man should have known: but he cold not be hide. 25 For a certain woman, 〈◊〉 little daughter had an unclean spirit, herded of him, & came, and fallen at his feet. 26 (And the woman was a Greek, a Syrophenissian by nation) and she besought him that he would cast out the devil out of her daughter. 27 But jesus said unto her, Let the h Meaning the 〈◊〉, to whom the 〈◊〉 were 〈◊〉 made. children first be fed: for it is not good to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto i The 〈◊〉 tok strangers no better than the dogs, & therefore Christ speaketh according to their 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 28 Then she answered, & said unto him, truth, Lord: yet in deed the whelps eat under the table of the children's k She asketh but the poor crumbs, and not the children's bread, wherein she declareth her faith and humility. crumbs. 29 Then he said unto her, For this saying go thy way: the devil is go out of thy daughter. 30 And when she was come home to her house, she found the devil departed, & her daughter lying on the bed. 31 ¶ And he departed again from the coasts of Tyrus and Sidon, and came unto the sea of Galilee, through the mids of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they brought unto him one that was deaf, and stambred in his speech, and prayed him to put his hand upon him. 33 Then he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers in his ears, and did spit, and touched his tongue. 34 And looking up to heaven, he l Declaring by this sign the 〈◊〉 that he hath upon 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. sighed, and said unto him, Ephphatha, that is, be opened 35 And strait way his ears were opened and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spoke plain. 36 And he commanded them, that they should tell no man: but how much soever he forbade them, the more a great deal they published it. 37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, Gen. 1. 〈◊〉. * m As if they would say, 〈◊〉 sides all the mitacles that he hath done, even this no we declareth that whatsoever he doth, is very well. He hath done all things well, he Eccle. 39 〈◊〉. maketh both the deaf to hear, & the dumb to speak. CHAP. VIII. 2 The miracle of the seven loaves. 11 The Pharisees ask a sign. 15 The leaven of the Pharisees, 22 The blind receiveth his sight. 29 He was known of his disciples. 33 He reproveth Peter. 34 And showeth how necessary persecution is. 1 IN* those days, when there was a very Mat. 15. 32. great multitude, and had nothing, to eat, jesus called his disciples to him, and said unto them. 2 I have a Christ provideth for his when they 〈◊〉 to be 〈◊〉 and forsaken. compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with me three days, and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I sand them away fasting to their own house, they would faint by the way: for some of them came from far. 4 Then his disciples answered him, “ Or, 〈◊〉. How can a man satisfy these b If bread were so hard to come by it, seemeth unpossible to obtain other meat with bread here in the wilderness? 5 And he asked them, How many loaves have you? And they said, Seven. 6 Then he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, broke (them,) and gave to his disciples to set before (them,) and they did set (them) before the people. 7 They had also a few small fish: and when he had given thanks, he commanded them also to be setbefore (them.) 8 So they did eat, and were sufficed, and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets full. 9 (And they that had eaten, were about four thousand) so he sent them away. 10 ¶ And anon he entered into a ship with Mat. 15. 39 his disciples, and came into the parties of c Which was near to 〈◊〉 between the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and mount 〈◊〉. Dalmanutha. 11 * And the Pharisees came forth, and began to dispute with him, seeking of him a sign Mat. 16. 1. from heaven, and tempting him. 12 Then he d O the incomprehensible love of our Christ how long shall we abuse 〈◊〉 great 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 diepely in his spirit, and said, Why doth e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 rpcnes of speech to save 〈◊〉 from wilful 〈◊〉. uction. this generation seek a 〈◊〉? Verily I say unto you, “ Or, if a sign be given. f As if he would say, if I show them any sign let me be a liar and 〈◊〉. a sign shall not be given unto this generation. 13 ¶ So he left them, and went into the ship again, and departed to the other side. 14 ¶ * And they had forgotten to take bread, neither had they in the ship with them, but Mat. 16 5. one loaf. 15 And he charged them, saying, Take heed, and beware of the g He willeth 〈◊〉 to beware contagious doctrine and such sub. i'll practices as the adversaries used to suppress his Gospel. leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herode. 16 And they thought among themselves, saying, (It is,) because we have no bread. 17 And when jesus knew it, he said unto them, Why reason you (this) because you have no bread? perceive you not yet, neither understand? have you your hearts yet hardened? 18 Have you eyes and see not? and have you ears, and hear not? and do you not remember? 19 * When I broke the five loaves among five john, 6. 〈◊〉. thousand, how many baskets full of broken meat took you up? They said unto him, twelve 20 And when (I broke) seven among four thousand, how many baskets of the leavings of broken meat took you up? And they said, Seven. 21 Then he said unto them, h Christ reproveth them because their minds are as yet upon the material leaven not withstanding they had proven by 〈◊〉 miracles that he gave them theyt daily bread. How (is it) that you understand not? 22 And he came to Bethsaida, and they brought a blind man unto him, and desired him to touch him. 33 Then he took the blind by the hand, and led him out of the town, and spit in his eyes, and put his hands upon him, and asked him, if he saw ought. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men: for I see them walking like trees. 25 After that, he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look again. And he was restored to his sight, and saw 〈◊〉 man a far of clearly. 26 And he sent him home to his house, saying, neither go into the town, 〈◊〉 tell it to 〈◊〉 in the town. 27 ¶ * And jesus went out, and his disciples into Mat. 16. 13. the towns of Caesarea Philippi. And by Luke. 9 19 the way he ask his disciples, saying unto them, Whom do men say that I am? 28 And they answered, (Some say) john Baptist: and some, Elias: and some, one of the Proditor phetes. 29 And he said unto them, But whom sayye that I am? Then Peter answered and said unto him, Thou art the i He that is the 〈◊〉 of God and 〈◊〉 with all grace for man's 〈◊〉. Christ. 30 And he sharply k Differing it to a more 〈◊〉 dious time, jest 〈◊〉 haste should 〈◊〉 hinder then further the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 coming. charged them that concerning him they should tell no man. 31 Then he began to teach them that the Son of man must suffer many things, and should be reproved of the Elders, and of the high Priests and of the Scribes, and be slain, and with in three days rise again. 22 And spoke that thing plainly. Then Peter took him aside, and began to rebuke him. 33 Then he turned back, and looked on his disciples, and rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, l This word signifieth, adversary, or 〈◊〉 he calleth him so, because he hide as much as in him say, to pull him from 〈◊〉 God. Satan: for thou understandest not the things that are of God, but the things that are of men. 34 ¶ And he called the people unto him with his disciples, and said unto them, * Whosoever will follow me, let him forsake himself, and take up his cross, and follow Mat. 0 38, &, 16. 24. Luke. 9 23. and 14. 27. me. 35 For whosoever will * save his lýfe, shall Mat. 10. 35. and 16. 25. loose it: but whosoever shall loose his life for my Luke. 9 24. and 17. 33. sake and the Gospels, he shall m For mortality and corruption, hes 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 we immortalive and 〈◊〉. save it. john. 12. 25. 36 For what shall it profit a man, though he should win the whole world, if he loose his soul? 37 Or what shall a man give for recompense of his soul? 38 * For who soever shallbe ashamed of me, and Mat. 10. 33. of my words among this adulterous and sinful Luke. 9 26. and 12. 8. generation, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed also, when he cometh inthe glory of his Father with the holy Angels. CHAP. IX. 2 The transfiguration. 7 Christ is to be herded. 26 The dumb spirit is cast out. 29 The force of prayer and fasting, 31 Of the death and resurrection of Christ. 33 The disputation who should be the greatest. 38 Not to hinder the course of the Gospel. 42 Offences are forbidden. Mat. 16. 28. 1 ANd * he said unto them, Verily I say unto Luk. 9 17. you, that there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the a The preaching of the Gospel received & increased the spoke this to comfort them, and that they should not think they travailed in vain. kingdom of God come with power. 2 * And six days after jesus took Peter, and james, and john, and brought them up into an high mountain out of the way alone, and he Mat. 17. 1. was transfigured before them. luk. 9 28. 3 And his raiment did b Christ showeth his 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 as their 〈◊〉 was able to comprehend it. shine, (and was) very white, as snow, so white as no fuller can make upon the earth. 4 And there appeared unto them Elias with Moses, and they were talking with jesus. 5 Then Peter answered, and said to jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us make also three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 6 c Peter measured this vision 〈◊〉 ding to his own capacity, 〈◊〉 considering the end thereof. Yet he knew not what he said: for they were afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that shadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, * Mat. 3. 17. & 17. 5. This is my beloved Son: d Christ only must be the chief teacher and instructor of all them, which promise says themselves to be his members, seeing that God the father giveth him this authority and common death us this obedience. hear him. 〈◊〉. 3. 22. 8 And suddenly they looked round about, and chap. 1. 11. saw no more any man save jesus only Mat. 17 9 with them. 9 * And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what they had seen save when the Son of man were risen from the dead again. 10 So they kept that matter to themselves, & demanded one of another, what the rising from the dead again should mean? 11 Also they asked him, saying, Why say the Scribes, that * Elias e Their false opinion was that either Elias should rise again from the dead, or that his soul should enter into some other body. must first come? Malach. 4 3. 12 And he answered, and said unto them, Elias verily shall first come and restore all things: and * as it is written of the Son of man, he must suffer many things, and be set at nought. 13 But I say unto you, that f That is, john Baptist. Elias is come, (and they have done unto him whatsoever they would) as it is *, written of him. Isa. 13. 4. 14 ¶ * And when he came to (his) g To the nine, which he left the day before. disciples, Mat. 17. 14. he saw a great multitude about them, and luk. 9 38. the Scribes disputing with them. 15 And strait way all the people, when they beheld him, were amazed, and ran to him and saluted him. 16 Then he asked the Scribes, What dispute you “ Or, against them. among yourselves? 17 And one of the compagnie answered, & said Master, I have brought my son unto thee, which hath a dumb spirit: 18 And wheresoever he taketh him, he h When the spirit cometh 〈◊〉 him he teareth him with inward sorrow & pangs as in a colic a man feeleth such grief, as 〈◊〉 his bow else were rend a sunder. teareth him, & he foameth, & gnassheth his teeth & pineth away: & I spoke to thy disciples that they should cast him out, and they cold not 19 Then he answered him, and said, i It seemeth that this man deserved not so sharp an answer: but Christ speaketh in his person to the Pharisees, which were stub burn and desperate. O faithless generation, how long now shall I be with you! how long now shall I suffer you! Bring him unto me. 20 So they brought him unto him, and assoon as the spirit saw him, he tare him, and he fell down on the ground, walowing & foaming 21 Then he asked his Fathers, How log time is it since he hath been thus? And he said, Of a child. 22 And often times he casts him into the fire, and into the water to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, help us, and have compassion upon us. 23 And jesus said unto him, If k The Lord is ever ready to help us, so that we put him not back through our 〈◊〉. thou canst believe it, all things are l All things that are agreeable to the will of God, shallbe granted to him that 〈◊〉: for faith seeketh nothing, that is 〈◊〉 to his will, or that is not revealed in his word. possible to him that be leaveth. 24 And strait way the Father of the child crying with tears, said, Lord, I believe: help my m That is, the feebleness, & imperfe & jon 〈◊〉 my faith. unbelief. 25 When jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 Then (the spirit) cried, and rend him sore, & came out, & n Meaning, the child. he was as one dead, in so much that many said, He is dead. 27 But jesus took his hand and lift him up and he rose. 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him secretly, Why cold not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can by no other means come forth, but by o Meaning that prayer which is surely grounded upon faith and hath fasting joined unto it as a profitable aid. prayer, and fasting. 30 ¶ * And they departed thence, and went through Galilee, and he would not that any should have known it. Mat. 17. 22. 31 For he taught his disciples, and said unto luk. 9 22. them, The Son of man shallbe delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him, but after that he is killed, he shall rise again the third day. 32 But p Because 〈◊〉 imagined that Christ should reign temporally, this matter of his death was so strange, that they cold perceive nothing. they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him. 33 * After he came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house, he asked them, What was it that you disputed among you by the way 34 And they held their peace: for by the way Mat. 18. 1. they reasoned among themselves, who (should be the chiefest. luk. 9 45. 35 And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desire to be first the same shallbe last of all, and servant unto all. 36 And he took a little child and set him in the mids of them, and took him in his arms, and said unto them, 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my Name, receiveth me: and who soever receiveth me, receiveth not q To wit, only as man, but as him in whom is all perfection, & fullness of all graces and benefits. me, but him that sent me. Luk. 9 49. 38 ¶ * Then john answered him, saying, Master, 1, 〈◊〉. 12. 30 we saw one casting out devils by thy Name which followeth not us, and we forbade him, because he followeth us not. 39 * But jesus said, Forbidden him not: for there is no man that can do a “ Or, 〈◊〉 great work. miracle by my Name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 40 For whosoever is not r 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 not himself to be mine, yet in that he beareth 〈◊〉ence to my Name, it is enough for us. against us, is on our part. 41 * And whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink for my Names sake, because you belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not loose his reward. Mat 10. 〈◊〉. 42 * And whosoever shall offend one of these 〈◊〉. 18 6. little one's, that believe in me, it were betterfor Luk. 17. 1. him rather, that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea. 43 * Wherefore if thy s It is a 〈◊〉 of speech, which 〈◊〉, that we should 〈◊〉 of all things which 〈◊〉 der us to serve Christ. hand 'cause thee to offend, Mat. 〈◊〉. 29. & 〈◊〉. 8. cut it of: it is better for thee to enter into life, maimed, then having two hands, to go into 〈◊〉 into the fire that never shall be quenched, 44 * Where their t 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 declare the pains, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. worm dieth not, and the fire 〈◊〉 goeth out. Isa. 〈◊〉. 24. 45 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, if thy foot 'cause thee to offend cut it of: it is better for thee to go halt into 〈◊〉, than 〈◊〉 two feet to be cast into hell into the 〈◊〉 that never shallbe quenched, 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire never goeth out. 47 And if thy eye 'cause thee to offend, pluck it out: it is better for thee to go into the kingdom of God with one eye, them having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire, 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire never goeth out. 49 For every man shallbe u He teacheth that it is better to be 〈◊〉 to God by salt and fire that is, to be purged, and 〈◊〉, them to be sent into hell 〈◊〉 salted with fire: and * every sacrifice shallbe salted with salt. Leu 2. 23. 50 * Salt is good: but if the x They which destroy the grace that they have received of God, are as 〈◊〉 which hath lost 〈◊〉 savour and are worse than infideles. salt be unsavoury, Mat. 5. 13. where with shall it be seasoned? Have salt Luk. 14. 34. in yourselves, and have peace, one with another. CHAP. X. 2 Of divorcement. 17 The rich man questioneth with Christ. 30 Their 〈◊〉 that are persecuted. 35 Of the sons of Zebedeus. 46 Bartimeushathe his eyes opened. 1 ANd * he arose from thence and went into Matth. 19 1. the coasts of judea by the far side of jordan, 〈◊〉 the people resorted unto him again, and as he was wont, he taught them again. 2 Then the Pharisees came and asked him, if it were lawful for a man to put away (his) wife, and tempted him. 3 And he answered, and said unto them, What 〈◊〉. 24. 1. did * Moses command you? 4 And they said, Moses suffered to writ a bill of divorcement, and to put her away. 5 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he written this precept Gene. 1. 27. unto you. Mat. 19 4. 6 But at the a The true 〈◊〉 to amend abuses is to return to the institution of things, and to try them by God's word. beginning of the creation * God Gene. 2. 〈◊〉. made them male and female. 1. Cor. 6. 16. 7 * For this cause shall man leave his fatherand Ephe. 〈◊〉. 31. mother, and cleave unto his wife. 8 And they twain shallbe one “ Or, person. flesh: so that they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 * Therefore, what God hath coupled together, 1. Cor. 7. 10. let not man separate. 10 And in the house his disciples asked him again of that matter. Mat 5. 〈◊〉 & 19 9 11 And he said unto them, * Whosoever shall put Luke 16. 8. away his wife and marry another, b For the second is not his wife, but his harlot. committeth 1. Cor. 7. 10. adultery against her. 12 And if a woman put away her houshand, and be married to another, she committeth 〈◊〉. 19 〈◊〉. adultery. Luk. 18. 15. 13 ¶ * Then they brought little children to him that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbidden them not: for of such is the king doom of God. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as, c We must be 〈◊〉 and void of all pride, & 〈◊〉. a little child, he shall not entre therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, and put 〈◊〉. 19 16. (his) hands upon them, and d It was 〈◊〉 with the jews that the greater should bless the inferior. blessed them. Luk. 18. 18. 17 ¶ And when he was go out on the way, there came one * running, and kneeled to him and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may possess eternal life? Ebr. 7. 7. 18 jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good Therefore Christ, being the head of his Church, did by a solemn kind of prayer offer up and 〈◊〉 the babes to God. there is none e Christ would 〈◊〉 that his goodness was far other ways then the goodness which is attributed to men which is full of 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉. good but one, (even) God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, * Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shall not steal. Thou shalt not bear Exo. 20 19 falsewitnes. Thou shalt hurt no (man.) Honour thy father and mother. 20 Then he answered, and said to him, Master, all these things I have observed from my youth. 21 And jesus beheld him and f That is heappro 〈◊〉 certain good seed that was in him, which gave him a little 〈◊〉 joved him, and said unto him, One thing is lacking unto thee Go and g He toucheth his malady, and sore, which before he 〈◊〉 not. cell all that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me, and take up the cross. 22 But he was sad at that saying, and went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 And jesus looked round about, and said unto his disciples, How hardly do they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And his disciples were astonished at his words. But jesus answered again, and said unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a “ 〈◊〉, cable rope. camel to go through the eye of a needle, then for a h Which 〈◊〉 his trust in riches. rich man, to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they were much more astonished, saying with themselves, Who then can be saved? 27 But jesus looked upon them, and said, With men (it is) impossible, but not with God: for with God i For he can give grace to the rich to 'cause him to enjoy his riches, as if he had them not. all things are possible. 28 ¶ * Then Peterbegan to say vnto him, Lo, we have forsaken all, and have followed thee. Mat. 19 27. 29 jesus answered, and said, Verily I say unto Luk. 18. 28. you, there is no man that hath forsaken house or brethren or sisters, or father or mother, or wife, or children, or lands for my sake and the Gospels. Mat. 10. 30. 30 But he shall receive an hundredth fold now Luke. 13. 30. at this present: houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands with k We must not measure these promises by our own 〈◊〉 desires, but refer the 〈◊〉 to Gods will, who even in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and afflictions performeth the same so 〈◊〉 as they be 〈◊〉. Let us therefore learn to have enough and to want, that being tried. We may 〈◊〉 our treasures in heaven. persecutions, and in the world to come, eternal life. 31 * But many (that are) l He says this be cause they that 〈◊〉 first called, should go 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 de and not 〈◊〉 others. first, shallbe last, and the last, first. 32 ¶ * And they were in the way going up to jerusalem, and jesus went before them, and they were amazed, and as they followed, they were afraid, and jesus took the tweve again, and began to tell them what things should come unto him. 33 (Saying,) Behold we go up to jerusalem, and the Son of man shallbe delivered unto the high Priests, and to the Scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver Mat. 20. 17. him to the Gentiles. Luke. 18. 31. 34 And they shall mock him, and scourge him, and spit upon him, and kill him: but the third day he shall rise again. 35 ¶ * Then james and john the sons of Zebedeus came unto him, saving, Master, we Mat. 20. 20. would that thou shouldest do for us that that we desire. 36 And he said unto them, What would you I should do for you? 37 And they said to him, grant unto us, that we may sit one at thy right hand, and the other at thy left hand in thy glory. 38 But jesus said unto them, You know not what you ask. Can you m Can you be partakers of my 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and be baptised with the baptism that I shallbe baptised with? 39 And they said unto him, We can. But jesus said unto them, You shall drink in deed of the cup that I shall drink of, and be baptised with the baptism where with I shallbe baptised: 40 But to sit at my right hand and at my left, is not n I have not this commission for this time. mine to give, but (it shallbe given) to them for whom it is prepared. 41 And when the ten herded that, they began to disdain at james and john. 42 But jesus called them unto him, and said to Luke 22. 25. them, * You know that they which delight to bear rule among the Gentiles, have domination over them, and they that be among them, exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall o Christ would not that his disci bless and ministers should bear rule as worldly go 〈◊〉 do. not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shallbe your servant. 44 And whosoever will be chief of you, shall be the servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life for Mat. 20. 29. the ransom of many. Luke. 18. 35. 46 ¶ * Then they came to jericho: and as he went out of jericho with his disciples, and a great multitude, p The other evan gelistes mention two, but Mark nameth him that was most know 〈◊〉. Bartimeus the son of Timeus a blind man, sat by the ways side begging. 47 And when herded that it was jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry & to say, jesus the Son ne of David, have mercy on me. 48 And many rebuked him, because he should hold his peace: but he q The more that Satan 〈◊〉 us, the more our faith ought to increase. cried much more, O Son of David, have mercy on me. 49 Then jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called: and they called the blind, saying unto him, Be of good comfort: arise, he calleth thee. 50 So he true away his cloak, and rose and came to jesus. 51 And jesus answered, & said unto him, What will't thou that I do unto thee? And the blind said unto him, Lord, that I may receive sight 52 Then jesus said unto him, Go thy way: thy says hath saved thee. And by & by, he received (his) sight, and followed jesus in the way. CHAP. XI. 11 Christ rideth to jerusalem. 13 The fig tree drieth up. 15 The buyers and sellers are cast out of the Temple. 24 He declareth the virtue of faith and how we should pray. 27 The Pharisees question with Christ. 〈◊〉. 21. 1. 1 ANd * when they came near to jerusalem, Luke. 19 29. to Bethphage and Bethania unto the mount of olives, he sent forth two of his disciples. 2 And said unto them, a Christ showeth by this poor en try the 〈◊〉 of his kingdom, and it is not like to the great magnificence of this world. Go your ways into that town that is overagainst you, & assoon as you shall enter into it, you shall find a colt bound, whereon never man sat: loose him and bring him. 3 And if any man say unto you, Why do you this? Say that the Lord hath need of him, and strait way he will sand him hither. 4 And they went their 〈◊〉 and found a colt tied by the door without, in a place where two ways met, and they loosed him. 5 Then certain of them, that stood there, said unto them, What do you losing the colt? 6 And they said unto them, as jesus had commanded them. So they let them go. 7 ¶ And they brought the colt to jesus, and jol. 〈◊〉. 12. 14. cast their garments on him, and he sat upon him. 8 And b Every one she wed some sign of honour and reverence. many spread their garments in the way: other cut 〈◊〉 branches of the trees and strawed them in the way. 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, “ Or, save, I pray thee. Hosanna: blessed (be) he that cometh, in the Name of the Lord 10 Blessed (be) the kingdom that cometh in the c Many came in their own 〈◊〉, but Christ came in the Name of the Lord Name of the Lord of our father d Because the Promise was made to him. David: Hosanna, (o thou which art) in the highest (heavens.) 11 * So jesus entered into jerusalem, and into Mar. 21. 16. the Temple: and when he had looked about Luke. 19 〈◊〉. on all things, and now it was evening, he went forth unto Bethania with the twelve. 12 * And on the morrow when they were come Mar. 21. 19 out from Bethania, he e Christ was subject to our infirmities. was hungry. 13 And seeing a figgetre a far of, that had leaves, he went (to see) if he might 〈◊〉 any thing thereon: but when he came unto it, he found nothing but leaves: for the time of figs was not yet. 14 Then jesus answered, and said to it, f This was to declare how much they displease God which have but an out ward show and appearance without fruit. Never man eat fruit of thee hereafter while the world standeth: and his disciples herded it. 15 ¶ And they came to jerusalem, and jesus went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the Temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves. 16 neither would he suffer that any manshulde carry a vessel through the Temple. 17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, * Mine House shallbe called the House Isa. 56. 7. of prayer unto all nations? * but you have 〈◊〉. 7. 〈◊〉. made it a den of thieves. 18 And the Scribes and high Priests hard it, and sought how to g For neither cold they suffer reprehension, nor that their profit should 〈◊〉 hindered. destroy him: for they feared him, because the whole multitude was astonished at his doctrine. 19 But when even was come, (jesus) went out of the city. 20 ¶ * And in the morning as they passed by, Mat. 21. 19 they saw the fig tre dried up from the roots. 21 〈◊〉 Peter remembered, and said unto him, Master, behold, the fig tre which thou cursedst, is withered. 22 And jesus answered, and said unto them, Have h Christ taketh occasion to instruct them of the virtue of faith. faith in God. 23 For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Take thyself away, & cast thyself into the sea, & shall not waver in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says, shall come to pass, whatsoever he says, shallbe (done) to him. 24 * Therefore I say unto you, i He teacheth us not hereby to ask whatsoever seemeth good in our fantasies: for our prayer must be 〈◊〉 on faith, and our faith upon the word of God. whatsoever you Mat. 7 7. desire when you pray, believe that you shall have Luke. 11. 9 it, and it shallbe (done) unto you. 25 * But when you shall stand, and pray, forgive, if you have any thing against any man, that your Father also which is in heaven, may for give you your trespasses. 26 For if you will not forgive, your Father which is in heaven, will not pardon you your trespasses. Mat. 6. 14. 27 ¶ * Then they came again to jerusalem: Mat 22. 19 and as he walked in the Temple, there came Luke. 20. 1. to him the high Priests, and the Scribes, and the Elders. 28 And said unto him, By what authority dost thou these things? and who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things? 29 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, I will also ask of you a certain thing, and answer you me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The k He comprehendeth his whole office, and ministery. baptism of john, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they thought with themselves, saying, If we shall say from heaven, he will say, Why then did you not believe him? 32 But if we say of men, we fear the people: for all men counted john, that he had been a verie Prophet. 33 Then they answered, and said unto jesus, We can not tell. And jesus answered, and said unto them, l They came of malice, and not to learn therefore Christ though them unworthy to be taught. neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. CHAP. XII. 1 The vinyeard is let out. 14 Obedience and tribute due to princes. 25 The resurrection of the dead. 28 The sum of the Law. 35 Christ the son of David. 38 Hypocrites must be eschewed. 41 The offering of the poor widow. 1 ANd he began to speak unto them in parables, Isa. 5. 〈◊〉. jere. 2. 21. * A (certain) man planted a vinyeard, Mat. 21. 33. and compassed it with and hedge, and Luke. 20. 9 digged a pit for the a The Greek word signifieth the vessel or fat, which standeth under the winepress to receive the juice or liquor. winepress, and built a tower in it, and let it out to housbandmen, and went into a strange country. 2 And at a time, he sent to the husband men a servant, that he might receive of the husband men of the fruit of the vineyard. 3 But they took him, and bet him, and sent him away empty. 4 And again, he sent unto them another servant, and at him they cast stones, and broke his head, and sent him away shamefully handled. 5 And again he sent another, and him they slew, and many other, beating some, and kill some. 6 Yet had he one son, his dear beloved: him also he sent the last unto them, saying, They will reverence my son. 7 But the husband men said among themselves, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, and the inheritance shallbe ours. 8 So they took him, and killed him, and cast him out of the vinyeard. 9 What shall then the Lord of the vinyeard do? He b He showeth the plague that shall befale these ambitious and covetous rulers, whose 〈◊〉 are hardened against Christ. will come and destroy these husband man, and give the vinyeard to others. 10 Have you not read so much as this Scripture? * The stone which the builders did refuse, is Psal. 118 21. made the head of the corner. Isa. 28. 16. 11 This c It is the ordinance of God that it should be so, which most commonly is contrary to man's reason: & thus that which was spoken figuratively of David, is fulfilled in Christ, read Matth. 22. 16. was done of the Lord, and it is marvelous Mat. 22. 42. in our eyes. Act. 4. 〈◊〉. 12 Then they went about to take him, but they Rom. 9 33. feared the people: for they perceived that 1. Pet. 2. 8. he spoke that parable against them: therefore they left him, and went their way. 13 ¶ * And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees, and of the Herodians that they might take him in (his) talk. 14 And when they came, they said unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou considerest not the d As the qualities of the mind or body, or of outward things. person of men, but teachest the e As godly ma ners, agreeable to Gods Law. way of Mat. 22. 15. God truly, Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, Luke. 20. 20. or not? 15 Should we give it, or should we not give it? But he knew their hypocrisy, and said unto them, f He gave them to understand that he knew their malicious intent. Why tempt you me? Bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 So they brought it, and he said unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? and they said unto him, Caesar's. 17 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, * Rom. 13. 7. Give to Cesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God, those that are Gods: and they marveled at him. 18 ¶ * Then came the Sadduces unto him, (which Mat 〈◊〉 25. say, there is no resurrection) and they asked Luk. 20 27. him saying, 19 Master, * Moses written unto us, If any man's Deu. 15. 5. brother die, and leave (his) wife, and leave no children, that g This was a politic law given for a time for the preservation of families, read Mat. 22. 24. his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 20 There were seven brethren, and the first took a wife, and when he died, left no issue. 21 Then the second took her, and he died, neither did he yet leave issue, and the third likewise. 22 So seven had her, and left no issue: last of all the wife died also. 23 In the resurrection then, when they shall rise again, whose wife shall she be of them? for seven had her to wife? 24 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, Are you not therefore deceived, because you know not the Scriptures, neither the power of God? 25 For when they shall rise again from the dead, neither men marry, nor wives are married, but are h Not as touching the spiritual nature, but concerning the 〈◊〉 of incorruption, and immortality, so that then there shall need no more marriage. as the Angels which are in heaven. 26 And as touching the dead, that they shall rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses how in the bush God spoke unto him, saying, I * am the God of Abraham, and the God of Exod. 3. 6. Isaac, and the God of jacob? Mat. 22. 32. 27 He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the i Then it followeth that they live, although they be diseased out of this life. living. You are therefore greatly deceived. 28 ¶ * Then came one of the Scribes that had Mat. 22. 35. herded them disputing together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, he asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 jesus answered him, The first of all the Exod. 20. 2. commandments (is,) * Hear, Israel, The Lord Deut. 6. 4. our God is the only Lord 30 Thou shalt therefore love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, & with all thy “ Or, thought. mind, & with all thy strength levit. 19 18. this is the first commandment. Mat. 22. 39 31 And the second (is) k That is, dependeth on the first and proceedeth of the love of God. like, that is, * Thou Rom. 13. 9 shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is Galat. 5. 14. none other commandment greater than these. jam. 2 8. 32 Then the Scribe said unto him, Well Master, thou hast said the truth, that there is one God, and that there is none but he, 33 And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love (his) neighbour as himself, is more than all burned l He means all the 〈◊〉 of the Law, when rain the hypocrites put great holiness. offerings and sacrifices. 34 Then, when jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou m Because he showed himself willing to be taught and well perceived the difference betwixt our outward profession, and that which Go 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 require of us. art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that dared ask him any question. 35 ¶ * And jesus answered and said teaching in the Temple, How say the Scribes that Christ is the son of David? 36 For David himself said by the n Inspired by the holy Ghost and by the Spirit of 〈◊〉. holy Ghost, * The Lord said to my Lord, Sat at my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool. 37 Then David himself calleth him Lord: by Mat. 22. 41. what means is he then his son? and much Luk. 20. 41. people herded him gladly. Psal. 110. 〈◊〉. 38 * Moreover he said unto them in “ Or, as he taught his doctri ne, Beware of the Scribes which love to go in long o He condemneth not their apparel but theirvaine os tentation and out ward show of holiness, whereby they deceived the simple people. robes, and (love) salutations in the Mat. 23. 6. markets, Luk. 11 43, and 20. 45. 39 And the chief seats in the Synagogues, and the first rooms at feasts, 40 Which * devour widows houses, “ Or, and under 〈◊〉 pray long. even under a colour of long prayers. These shall receive the greater damnation. 41 * And as jesus sat over against the treasury, he beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, & many richemen cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow Mat. 23. 14. and she threw in two mites, which make a Luk. 20. 47. p Which is about half a 〈◊〉. quadrin. Luk. 21. 1. 43 Then he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast q Our Saviour esteemeth our give tes by our affections and ready wills. more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury. 44 For they all did cast in of their superfluity: but she of her poverty did cast in all that she had, (even) all her living. CHAP. XIII. 2 The destruction of jerusalem. 10 The Gospel shallbe preached to all. 9 22 The persecutions and false Prophets which shall be before the coming of Christ, whose hour is uncertain. 33 He exhorteth every one to watch. 1 ANd * as he went out of the Temple, one of Mat. 24. 1. his disciples said unto him, Master, see Luk. 21. 5. what stones, and what buildings (are here.) 2 * Then jesus answered and said unto him, Luk. 9 43. Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat on the mount of olives, over against the Temple, Peter, and james, and john, and Andrew asked him secretly, 4 Tell us, when shall these things be? and what (shallbe) the sign when all these things shallbe fulfilled? Ephes. 〈◊〉. 5 And jesus answered them, and began to say, 2. Thess. 2. 3. 〈◊〉 * a He doth answer them of things that were more necessary for them to know them the things that they demanded. Take heed jest any man deceive you. 6 For many shall come in my Name, saying, I b usurping the au toritie of Christ. am (Christ,) and shall deceive many. 7 Furthermore when you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be you not troubled: for (such things) must needs be: but the end (shall) not be yet. 8 For nation shall rise against nation, and king doom against kingdom, and there shallbe earth quakes in divers quarters, and there shallbe famine and troubles: these (are) the be ginnings of sorrows. 9 But take eye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to the Councils, and to the Synagogues: you shallbe beaten, and brought before rulers and Kings for my sake for a c That they may be inexcusable. testimonial unto them. Mat. 10. 19 10 And the Gospel must first be published among Luk. 12 11. & 21. 14. all nations. 11 * But when they lead you, and deliver you up take you no d He only forbiddeth that care which cometh of distrust. thought afore, neither premeditate e This it not to make them negligent, but to assure them that he will 〈◊〉 them and instruct them sufficiently with answers, so that they may hereby perceive that their defence slandeth not in their own wisdom, or eloquence. what you shall say: but whatsoever is given you at the same time, that speak: for it is not you that speak, but the holy Gost. 12 Yea, and the brother shall deliver the brother to death, and the father the son, and the children shall rise against their parents, and shall 'cause them to dye. 13 And you shallbe hated of all men for my Names sake: but whosoever shall endure unto the end, he shallbe saved. 14 * Moreover, when you shall see the abomination of desolation (spoken of by * Daniel Mat. 24. 〈◊〉. the Prophet) f This is meant of that time that the Romans should profane the Temple. “ Or, being. standing where it ought not, Dan. 9 25. (let him that readeth, consider it) * then let Luk. 〈◊〉. 20. them (that be) in judea, flee into the g Because the destruction shall be most extreme and cruel. mountains, 15 And let him that is upon the house, not come down into the house, neither entre therein, to fetch any thing out of his house. 16 And let him that is in the field, not turn back again unto the things which he left behind him, to take his clotheses. 17 Then woe (shallbe) to them that are with h For they shall not be able to flee. child, and to them that give suck in those days. 18 i That you have no let to hinder you when you should escape. Pray therefore that your flight be not in the winter. 19 For there shallbe in those days such tribulation, as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shallbe. 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no “ Or, man. flesh should be saved: but for the elects sake, which he hath choose, he hath shortened thoses days. 21 Then * if any man say to you, Lo, here is Mat. 24. 〈◊〉. Christ, or, lo, (he is) there, believe it not. 〈◊〉. 21. 8. 22 For false Christ's shall rise, and false Prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, to 〈◊〉 if it were k The elect may waver & be trou bled, but they can not utterly be deceived, and 〈◊〉. possible, the very elect. 23 But take you heed: behold, I have showed you all things l Wherefore he that suffereth himself now to be seduced, hath none excuse. before. 24 ¶ Moreover * in those days, after that tribulation the sun shall wax dark, and the moon shall not give her light, 25 And the m This 〈◊〉 that 〈◊〉 shallbe a change of the whole ordre of 〈◊〉. stars of heaven shall fall: and the powers which are in heaven, shall shake. 26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming Isa. 13 10. in the clouds, with great power and eze. 32. 7. glory. joel 2. 10. & 3. 15. 27 * And he shall then sand his Angels, and shall Mat. 24. 30. gather together his elect from the four winds, (and) from the utmost part of the earth to the utmost part of heaven. 28 Now learn a parable of the sigge tre. When her bough is yet tender, & it bringeth forth leaves, you know that summer (is) near. 29 So in like manner, when you see these things come to pass, know that (the kingdom of God) is near, (even) at the doors. 30 Verily I say unto you, that this n The word signifieth the space of a 100 years: albeit this came to pass be fore fifty years. generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. 31 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 32 But of that o When the destruction of jerusalem, the persecutions and illusions shall comes but chief these are understand of the second coming of Christ. day and hour knoweth no man no, not the Angels which are in heaven, neither the p In that he is man & mediator Son himself, save the Father. 33 * Take heed: watch, & pray: for you know not when the time is. 34 (For the Son of man is) as a man going in to a strange country, and leaveth his house, and giveth authority to his servants, and to Mat. 24. 13. every man his work, and commands the porter to watch. 35 q For of the coming we are most assured: but of the time, the year, the day or hour, we are ignorant, & therefore must watch continually. Watch therefore, (for ye know not when the Master of the house will come, at even, or at midnight, at the cock crowing, or in the dawning) 36 Lest if he come suddenly, he should find you sleeping. 37 And those things that I say unto you, I say unto all men, Watch. CHAP XIIII. 1 The Priests conspire against Christ. 3 Marie Magdalene anointeth Christ. 12 The Passeover is 〈◊〉. 38 He telleth afore of the treason of judas. 22 The Lords supper is institute. 〈◊〉 Christ is taken. 27 Peter denieth him. 1 ANd * two days after followed (the feast Mat. 26. 〈◊〉. of) the Pasteover, and of unleavened 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 1. bread: and the high Priests, and Scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death. 2 But they said, Not in the feast (day,) jest there be any tumult among the people. Mat. 26. 6. 3 * And when he was in Bethania in the house 〈◊〉 12. 2. of Simon the leper, as he sat at table, there came a woman having a box of ointment of “ Or, of pure narde and faithfully made. spikenard, very costly, and she broke the 〈◊〉, and powered it on his head. 4 Therefore a As judas who caused this murmuring. some 〈◊〉 among them selves, and said, To what end is this waste of ointment? 5 For it might have been sold for more than b Which are in value about six pound sterling. three hundredth pennies, and been given unto the poor, c To wit, judas: who was offended there with, & therefore made a business. and they grudged against her. 6 But jesus said, Let her alone: why trouble you her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For you have the poor with you always, & when you will you may do them good, but me you shall not have always. 8 She hath done that she cold: she came afore hand to anoint my body to the burying. 9 Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shallbe preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done, shallbe spoken of in remembrance of her. 10 ¶ * Then judas Iscariot, one of the twelve d He took oceasion by this ointment as of a thing evil done. Mat. 26. 14. went away unto the high Priests, to betray 〈◊〉. 22. 4. him unto them. 11 And when they herded it, they were glad, and promised that they would give him money: therefore he sought how he might conveniently betray him. 12 ¶ * Now the first day of unleavened bread, Mat. 26. 17. when they sacrificed the Passeover, his disciples 〈◊〉. 22. 〈◊〉. said unto him, Where will't thou that we go the prepare, that thou mayst eat the Passeover? 13 Then he sent forth two of his disciples, & said unto them, Go you into the city, and there shall a man meet you bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 14 And whithersoever he goeth in, say you to the good man of the house, The Master says, Where is the lodging where I shall eat the Passeover with my disciples? 15 And he will show you an upper chamber (which is) large, and trimmed and prepared: there make it ready for us. 16 So his disciples went forth, and came to the city, and found as he had said unto them, & made ready the Passeover. 17 ¶ And at even he came with the twelve. 18 * And as they sat at table and did eat, jesus Mat 26 〈◊〉. said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you 〈◊〉. 22 14. shall betray me, which eateth with me. iohn 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 19 Then they began to be sorrowful and to say to him one by one, Is it I? And another, Is it I? 20 And he answered and said unto them, (It is) one of the twelve that e To dip the hand is as much to sav as he that is accustomed to 〈◊〉 with me. dippeth with me in the platter. 21 * Truly the Son of man goeth his way, Psal. 41. 10. as it is f This declareth that nothing can be done without God's providence. written of him: but woe (be) to that mat. 25 23, man, by whom the Son of man, is betrayed: john 13. 18. it had been good for that man, if he had never act 1. 16. been born. 22 * And as they 〈◊〉, jesus g Read Matth. Chap 26. 26. took the bread and when he had given thanks, be broke Mat. 26. 26. it and gave it to them, and said, * Take, eat, 1. cor. 11 〈◊〉. this is my body. 23 Also he took the cup, and when he had h The Greek word is no bless se, which is here taken only to give thanks as S. Luk. & S. Paul interpret it, & S. Mark also speaking of the cup. given thanks, gave it to them: and they all drank of it. 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new Testament, which is shed for many. 25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day, that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. 26 And when they had sung a psalm, they went out to the mount of olives. 27 ¶ * Then jesus said unto them, All you shallbe john 16. 〈◊〉. i That is, turned from me, because of the persecutio. offended by me this night: for it is written, * I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep Zac. 13. 7. shallbe scattered. 28 But after that I am risen, I will go into * Galilee Chap. 16. 7. before you. 29 And Peter said unto him, Although all men should be offended, yet would not I 30 Then jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, this day, (even) in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 31 But he said more earnestly, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee: like wise also said they all. Mat. 26. 36. 32 ¶ * After they came into a place named Geth 〈◊〉. 12 39 semane: then he said to his disciples, Sat you here, till I have prayed. 33 And he took with him Peter, and james, and john, and he began k His divinity was it were hide and his humanity's hewed itself fully. to be afraid, & in great heaviness, 34 And said unto them, My soul is very heavy, (even) unto the death: tarry here and watch. 35 So he went forward a little, and fell down on the ground, and prayed, that if it were possible, that hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, l Ab in 〈◊〉, and Abba in the Syrian tongue 〈◊〉 Father. Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee: took away this cup from me: nevertheless not that I will, but that thou m He standeth not so to his own will, but that willingly he offereth himself to obey God. will't, (be done.) 37 Then he came and found them sleeping, & said to Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? coldest not thou watch one hour? 38 ¶ Watch you, and pray, that you enter not into tentation: the spirit in deed is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spoke the same words. 40 And he returned, and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy: neither knew they what they should answer him. 41 And he came the third time, and said unto them, n He means that the hour will come when they shallbe kept from sleeping. sleep hence forth, and take your rest: it is enough: the hour is come: behold, the Son of man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up: let us go: lo, he that betrayeth me, is at hand. Mat. 26. 47. 43 * And immediately while he yet spoke, came 〈◊〉. 22. 47. judas that was one of the twelve, and with iohn. 18. 3. him a great multitude with sword & staves from the high Priests, and Scribes and Elders. 44 And he that betrayed him, had given them a token, saying, whomsoever o It was the fashion then to great with kissing at their meetings, and also at their departure. I shall kiss, he it is: take him and lead him away safely. 45 And assoon as he was come, he went strait way to him, and said, p He 〈◊〉 it twice, as if he had been moved with a certain pity in taking his last leave. Master, Master, and kissed him. 46 Then they laid their hands on him, & took him. 47 And q To wit, Peter. one of them that stood by, drew out a sword, and smote a r Called Malchus servant of the high Priest, and cut of his ear. 48 And jesus answered and said unto them, You become out as unto a thief with sword & with staves to take me. 49 I was daily with you teaching in the Temple, and you s Which declareth that no man can do any thing contrary to Gods or dinance. took me not: but (this is done) that the Scriptures should be fulfilled. 50 Then they t Meaning all the disciples. all forsook him, and fled. 51 And there followed him a certain young man clothed in linen upon his bore (body,) and the young men caught him. 52 But he left his linen clot, and fled from them naked. Mat. 26. 57 53 * So they led jesus away to the high Priest, and 〈◊〉. 22 54. to him came all the u That is, they which had chiefest authority 〈◊〉 the Priests high Priests, and the iohn 18. 24. Elders, and the Scribes. 54 And Peter followed him a x Which signified that his hot zealebegan now to beabated. far of, even in to the hall of the Priest, and sat with the servants, and warmed (him self) at the “ Or light. fire. 55 And the * high Priests, and all the Council sought for witness against jesus, to put him to death, but found none. Mat. 26 59 56 For many bore false witness against him, but their witness “ Or, were not like. agreed not together. 57 Then there arose certain, and bore false witness against him, saying, 58 We herded him say, * I y These two witnesses 〈◊〉, in that the one reported that Christ said, he cold destroy the Temple, (as 〈◊〉. writeh) & the other said, that he herded him say, that he would do it as is here noted. will destroy this Temple 〈◊〉 2, 19 made with hands, and with in three days I will build another, made without hands. 59 But their witness yet agreed not together. 60 Then the high Priest stood up amongs them, and asked jesus, saying, Answerest thou nothing? what is the matter that these bear witness against thee? 61 But he held his peace, & answered nothing Again the high Priest askest him, and said unto him, Art thou Christ the Son of the z That is, of God who is worthy all praise: the which word in their language the jews when they spoke of God, use commu commonly in their writings even to this day. Blessed? 62 And jesus said, I am (he,) * and you shall see the Mat. 24. 30. a Whom they now 〈◊〉 in this base estate, they should see appear at the last day withmaiestie and glory. Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of (God,) and come in the clouds of heaven. 63 Then the high Priest rend his clotheses, and said What have we any more need of witnesses? 64 You have herded the blasphemy: what think you? And they all condemned him to be worthy of death. 65 And some began to spit at him, and to cover his face, and to beat him with fists, and to say unto him, Prophecy. And the b This declareth the wickedness and insolency of the governors, and rulers, seeing their officers con 〈◊〉 to all justice, thus raged & 〈◊〉 him, that was innocent. sergeants smote him with (their) rods. Mat. 26, 69. 66 * And as Peter was beneath in the hall, there 〈◊〉, 22. 55. came one of the maids of the high Priest. ioh. 18. 25. 67 And when she saw Peter warming (him self,) she looked on him, and said, Thou wast also with jesus of Nazaret. 68 But c We ought to consider our own 〈◊〉, that we may learn only to trust in God, and not in our 〈◊〉 he denied it, saying, I know him not, neither wots I what thou sayest. Then he went out into the “ Or, entry. d Peterprepareth himself to flee if he were further laid unto. porch, and the cock crew 69 * Then a maid saw him again, and began Mat. 26. 71. to say to them that stood by, This is (one) of 〈◊〉, 22. 51. them. joh. 18. 25. 70 But he denied it again, & anon after, they that stodeby, said again to Peter, Surely thou art (one) of them: for thou art of Galilee, and thy speech is like. 71 And he began to curse, & swear, (saying,) I know not this man of whom you speak. 72 * Then the second time the cock crew, and Peter remembered the word that jesus had said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny my thrice, & “ Or, rushed out of the doors and wept. weighing Mat. 26. 75. that with himself, he wept. ioh. 13. 38. CHAP, XU. 1 jesus is led to Pilate. 15 He is condemned, reviled and put to death, 46 And is buried by joseph. 1 ANd * anon in the dawning, the high Mat 26. 1. Priests held a For the Romans gave them no authority to put any man to death. a counsel with the Elders 〈◊〉. 22. 66. and the Scribes, and the whole Council, and ioh. 18. 20. bound jesus, and led him away, and delivered him to Pilate. 2 Then Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the jews? And he answered, and said unto him, Thou sayest it. 3 And the high Priests accused him of many things. 4 * Wherefore Pilate asked him again, saying Mat. 27. 12. Answerest thou nothing? behold how many Luk. 23. 3. things they witness against thee. joh. 18. 35. 5 But jesus answered b He would not defend his cause but presented himself willing lie to be condemned. no more at all, so that Pilate marveled. 6 Now at the feast Pilate did deliver a prisoner unto them, whomsoever they would desire. 7 Then there was one named Barrabas, which was bound with his fellows, that had made insurrection, who in the insurrection had committed murder. 8 And the people cried a loud, and began to desire (that he would do) as he had c The people always maintain their customs, altogh they be worth nothing ever done unto them. 9 Then Pilate answered them, and said, Will you that I let loose unto you the King of the jews) 10 For he knew that the high Priests had delivered him of envy. 11 But the high Priests had moved the people (to desire) that he would rather deliver Barab bas unto them. 12 And Pilate answered, and said again unto them, What will you then that I do (with him,) whom you call the King of the jews? 13 And they cried again, Crucify him. 14 Then Pilate said unto them, But what evil hath he done? And they cried the more fervently, Crucify him. 15 So Pilate d When a judge hath respect to men, he quite for 〈◊〉 justice. willing to content the people, lo said them Barrabas, and delivered jesus when he had scourged him, that he might be crucified. 16 Then the soldiers led him away into the hall, which is the “ Or, pretory. common hall, and called together the whole band, 17 And clad him with purple, and plaited a crown of thorns, & put it about (his head) 18 And began to salute him, (saying) Hail King Mat. 27. 〈◊〉. of the jews? 〈◊〉. 23. 26. 19 And they smote him on the head with a “ Or stalk. reede, and spat upon him, and bowed the knees and did him reverence. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took the purple of him, and put his own clotheses on him, and led him out to crucify him. 21 * And they e It was the 〈◊〉 to make him that was condemned, to carry his cross, but jesus was not able for 〈◊〉. compelled one that passed by, Mat. 27. 33. (called) Simon of Cyrene (which came out Luk. 23. 33. of the country, and was father of Alexander joh. 19 16. and Rufus) to bear his cross. 22 * And they brought him to a place named Golgotha, which is by interpretation, the place of (deadman's) skulls. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled f Which was to hasten his 〈◊〉 but he would not drink it, because he would 〈◊〉 te for the hour that his Father had appointed, that he might tender unto him perfect obedience. with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him they parted his garments, casting lots for them, what every man should have. 25 And it was g The 〈◊〉 divided their day into 4 parts, so that by the third 〈◊〉 is here meant the third part of the day which was from six a clock to nine, at what time Mat. 〈◊〉 he was 〈◊〉. the third hour, when they crucified him. 26 And the title of his cause was written above, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 They crucified also with him two thieves, the one on the right hand, and the other on his left. 28 Thus the Scripture was fulfilled, which says * And he was counted among the wicked. 〈◊〉. 53. 12. 29 And they that went by, railed on him, wagging theirheads, & saying, * Hey, thou that destroyest john. 〈◊〉. 19 the Temple, & buildest it in thredayes. 30 Save thyself, & come down from the cross. 31 Like wise also even the high Priests mocking, said among themselves with the Scribes, He saved other man, himself he can not save. 32 Let Christ the King of Israel now come down from the cross, that we may see, and believe. h Meaning the one of them that were crucified. They also that were crucified with him, revealed him. 33 ¶ Now when the sixt hour was come, darkness arose over i Because this darkness was only over the land of Chanaan when the rest of the world was light, the miracle is the greater. all the land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the k Which was the third part of the day, & about three of the clock after none. ninth hour jesus cried with aloud voice, saying, * Eloi, Eloi, lammasabachthani? which is by interpretation, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Psal. 22. 1. 35 And some of them that stood by, when they Mat. 27. 46. herded it, said, l This was spoken mockingly. Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran, and filled a * sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let him alone: let us see if Elias Psal. 69. 22. will come and take him down. 37 And jesus cried with a loudevoyce, and gave up the ghost. 38 ¶ And the vail of the Temple was rend in twain, from the top to the bottom. 39 Now when the m Who had charge 〈◊〉 an hundredth men. Centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he thus crying gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 40 ¶ There were also women, which beheld a far-off, among whom was Marie Magdalene, and Marie (the mother of james the less and of joses) and Salome, 41 Which also when he was in Galilee, * followed Luke 8. 2. him and ministered unto him, and many other women which came up with him Mat. 27. 57 unto jerusalem. Luk. 23 50. 42 ¶ * And now when night was come (because john. 19 38. it was the day of the preparation that is before the Sabbath) 43 joseph of 〈◊〉, an n A 〈◊〉 man and of great 〈◊〉. honourable Counsellor, which also looked for the kingdom of God, came, and went in o This man showed his faith boldly when the danger seemed to bemoste 〈◊〉 boldly unto Pilate, and asked the body of jesus. 44 And Pilate marveled, if he were already dead, and called, unto him the Centurion, and asked of him whether he had been any while dead, 45 And when he knew (the truth) of the Cen turion, he gave the body to joseph, 46 Who bought a linen clot, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen clot and laid him in atombe that was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre: 47 And Marie Magdalene, and Marie joses (mother) beheld where he should be laid. CHAP, XVI. 1 The women come to the grave. 9 Christ being risen again, appeareth to Magdalene. 14 Also to the eleven and 〈◊〉 proveth their unbelief. 16 He committeth the preaching of the Gospel and the ministration of baptism unto them. 1 ANd* when the Sabbath day was past, Luke 24. 〈◊〉. Marie Magdalene, and Marie the mother 〈◊〉 20. 〈◊〉. of james, & Salome, bought sweet ointments that they might come, and embalm him. 2 Therefore early in the morning, the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre, when the sun was yet rising, " Or not risen. 3 And they said one to another, Who shall rool us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away (for it was a very great one.) 5 * So they went into the sepulchre, and saw Mat. 28. 〈◊〉. a The Angel of God in the likeness of a young man. a young man sitting at the right side, clothed john. 20. 12. in a long white rob: and they were afraid. 6 But he said unto them, Be not afraid: you seek jesus of Nazaret, which hath been crucified: he is risen, he is not here: behold the place, where they put him. 7 But go your way, and tell his disciples, and b He especially maketh mention of Peter to 〈◊〉 him, because he had fallen into greater danger than the rest. Peter, that he will go before you into Galilee: there shall you see him, * as he said unto you. 8 And they went out quickly and fled from the sepulchre: for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man Mat. 26 32. for they were afraid. Chap. 14. 28. 9 ¶ And when jesus was risen again, in the morrow (which was the first day of the week) he appeared first to Marie Magdalene, * out john. 20. 16. of whom he had cast seven devils. Luk. 8. 2. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, which mourned and wept. 11 And when they herded that he was alive, and had appeared to her, they c They had soon forgotten that that Christ 〈◊〉 fore told them of his 〈◊〉. believed it not. 12 ¶ * After that, he appeared unto two of them in another form, as they walked and went into the country. Luk. 14. 13. 13 And they went and told it to the remnant, but they believed them not. Luk. 24. 36. 14 ¶ * Finally, he appeared unto the eleven as john. 20. 19 they d Mourning and praying. sat together, and reproved them of Mat 28 19 their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him, being risen up again. john. 12. 18. 15 And he said unto them, * go you into all the world Act. 16. 18. and preach the Gospel to e As well Gentle as jewe. every creature. 16 He that shall believe and be baptised, shallbe saved: * but he that will not believe, shallbe damned. 17 And these f This gift was but for a time to cause men 〈◊〉 more willingly to receive the Gospel which as yet was not evidently known. tokens shall follow them that believe, * In my Name they shall cast out devils Act 2, 4. & 10. 46. and * shall speak with g With other and divers, as Luke says. new tongues, 18 * And shall take away serpents, and if they Act 28, 5. shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt Act 18 8. them: * they shall lay their hands on the sick Luk. 24. 5. and they shall recover. Eb. 2. 4. 19 * So after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received into heaven, and sat at the right hand of God. 20 And they went forth, and preached everywhere. And the * Lord wrought with them, and confirmed the word with h The miracles and signs follow the doctrine, as certain seals, so that if the doctrine be false, the miracles 〈◊〉 be no better. signs that followed. Amen. 〈◊〉. 13. 3. THE HOLY GOSPEL of jesus Christ, according to Luke. CHAP. I 5 Of 〈◊〉, and Elisabet. 11 The Angel showeth him of the nativity of john Baptist. 20 His incredulity is punished. 28 The talk of the Angel, and Marie. 46 Hersong. 57 The birth, Circumcision, and graces of john. 68 Zacharias giveth thanks to God, and prophesieth. 1 FOr as much as many have taken in hand to set forth the story of those things, where of we are fully persuaded, 2 a Meaning, the 〈◊〉 with whom he was 〈◊〉. As they have delivered them unto us, which from the beginning saw them their selves, & were ministers of the b Or of the thing and it may be 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to Christ or to the Gospel, and here by is 〈◊〉 that they were the ministers of Christ, who is call led the 〈◊〉: or ministers of the 〈◊〉 that is to say, of the Gospel and this commendeth the authority of his doctrine 〈◊〉 he received it of the Apostles. word 3 It seemed good also to me (most noble Theo philus) 〈◊〉 as I had searched out perfitly all things from the beginning, to writ unto thee there of from point to point, 4 That thou mightest acknowledge the certainty of those things, whereof thou hast been instructed. 5 IN the time of c The son of Antipater. Herode King of judea, there (was) a certain Priest named Zacharias of the d Read. 1. Chr. 24. 10. course of Abia: and his wife (was) of the e By her Father: for by her mother's 〈◊〉 she was of 〈◊〉 house of David. daughters of Aaron, and her name (was) Elisabet. 6 Both were f This perfection or 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 by the fruits and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 appearance, & not by the cause: which only cometh of God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 through Christ. just before God, and walked in all the commandments and g The 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, whereby is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 dead 〈◊〉 God. ordinances of the Lord, without reproof. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabet was barren and both were well strike in age. 8 And it came to pass, as he executed the Priest's office before God, as his course came in order, 9 According to the custom of the Priest's office, his lot was to h 〈◊〉 is, the evening & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 according to the Law. burn incense, when he went into the i The 〈◊〉 was divided 〈◊〉 three parts: the first was the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 called 〈◊〉, where the people was: these 〈◊〉 called, 〈◊〉 where the Priests and 〈◊〉 were & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, into the which the 〈◊〉 Priest entered once a year to sacri fice. Temple of the Lord 10 And the whole multitude of the people were without in prayer, * while the incense was burning. 11 Then appeared to him an Angel of the Lord standing at the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw (him,) he was trou bled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the Angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is herded, and the wife Elisabet shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name k Which signifieth the grace of the Lord john. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shallbe great in the sight of the Lord, and shall neither drink wine, nor l The word signifieth all 〈◊〉 ner of drink which maketh men drunken. strong drink: and he shallbe filled with the holy Exod. 〈◊〉. 7. Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 17. 16 * And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to their Lord God. 17 * For he shall go m As a King in his royalty hath one to go before him, who signifieth the king to beaten hand. before him in the spirit & power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the n When Christ saith he came to set the Father against the son etc. he means the success which cometh of the Gospel through the malice of men but here he 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 & prosperity of the Gospel. Fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just men, to make ready Mal. 4. 3. a people prepared for the Lord mat. 11. 14. 18 Then Zacharias said unto the Angel, 〈◊〉 Mat. 3. 14. shall know this? for I am an old man, and my wife is of a great age. 19 And the Angel answered, and said unto him, I am o Which signifieth, the 〈◊〉 or sovereignty of God. Gabriel that stand in the presence of God, and am sent to speak unto thee, and to 〈◊〉 thee these good tidings. 20 And behold, thou shalt be 〈◊〉, and not be able to 〈◊〉, until p We must not measure God's promise by our weak senses. the day that these things be done, because thou believed'st not my words, which shallbe fulfilled in their season. 21 Now the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the Temple 22 And when he came out, he cold not speak unto them: then they 〈◊〉 that he had seen a vision in the Temple: for he made signs unto them, and remained dumb. 23 And it came to pass, when the days of his office were fulfilled, that he departed q While their course 〈◊〉 ed to 〈◊〉, they might not lie with their wives nor drink any liquor that might make one 〈◊〉 to his own house. 24 And after those days, his wife Elisabet conceiveth, & hide herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me, in the days wherein he looked on (me,) to take from me r For the barren women enjoyed not the promise which God mad to them that were married, to have 〈◊〉 but 〈◊〉 they were 〈◊〉 of that promise which God made to Abraham, that he would 〈◊〉 see his seed. my rebuke among men. 26 ¶ And in the sixt month, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of 〈◊〉, named Nazaret, 27 To a virgin affianced to a man whose name (was) joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name (was) Marie. 28 And the Angel went into her, & said, “ Or gladness be to thee. Hail thou (that art) freely beloved: the Lord (is) with thee: blessed (art) thou among women. 29 And when she saw (him,) she was troubled at his saying, and toght what manner of salutation that should be. " Or received into 〈◊〉. 30 Then the Angel said unto her, Fear not, Marry: for s Not 〈◊〉 her me rites: but only 〈◊〉 Gods free mercy, who loved us when we were sinners that whosoever 〈◊〉 h, should rejoice in the 〈◊〉. thou hast found favour with God. 31 * For lo, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bear a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shallbe great, and shallbe called the Son t Because he is the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of God, begotten from 〈◊〉 all beginning, and 〈◊〉 in flesh at the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at time. of the most High, and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his Father Isa. 7. 14. David. mat. 1. 21. 33 * And he shall reign over the house of jacob chap. 2 21. for ever, & of his kingdom shallbe none end 34 Then said Marie unto the Angel, u She would be 〈◊〉 solved of all doubts to the end that she might more surely embrace the promise 〈◊〉 God. How shall this be, seeing, I know no man? 35 And the Angel ans x It shallbe a secret operation of the holy Gost. 〈◊〉, and said unto her, The holy Ghost shall come upon thee, & the power of the most High shall y He must be pure and without 〈◊〉, which must take away the sins of the world. over shadow Dan. 7. 14. thee: 〈◊〉 also that yholie thing which micah 4. 7, shallbe born of thee, shallbe called the Son of God. 36 And behold, thy z 〈◊〉 withstanding that 〈◊〉 was married to one of the 〈◊〉 of Levi, yet she was Mary's cousin 〈◊〉 was of the stock of David. For the law which 〈◊〉 marriage out of their own 〈◊〉, was only that the tribes should not be mixed and 〈◊〉 dead, which cold not be in marrying with the Levites for they had no portion assigned unto them. cousin Elisabet, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: & this is her sixt month, which was called barren. 37 For with God shall nothing be unpossible. 38 Then Marie said, Behold, the servant of the Lord: be it unto me according to thy word. So the Angel departed from her. 39 ¶ And Marie arose in those days, and went into the hill (country) with haste to a a Which was also called, 〈◊〉 are ba, or Hebron, josh 14. 15 & 21. 11. city of juda, 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, & saluted Elisabet. 41 And it came to pass, as Elisabet herded the salvation of Marie, the babe b This moving was extraordinary and not nam tural, which was to commend the miracle. sprung in her bell lie, & Elisabet was filled with the holy Gost. 42 And she cried with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, because the c He 〈◊〉 the cause why Marie was blessed. fruit of thy womb is blessed. 43 And whence (cometh) this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For lo, assoon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe sprung in my belly for joy. 45 And blessed (is) she that believed: for those things shallbe performed, which were told her d By the message of the Angel. from the Lord 46 Then Marie said, My e The soul, and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the understanding & 〈◊〉, which are the two principal parts of the soul. soul magnifieth the Lord, 47 And my spirit rejoiceth in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath looked on the “ Or, low estate poor degree of his servant: for behold, from hence forth shall all ages call f This favour that GOD hath showed me, shall be spoken of for ever. me blessed. 49 Because, he that is mighty, hath done for me great things, and holy (is) his Name. 50 And his g According to the promise made to Abraham that he would be his God, and the God of his seed for ever. mercy (is) from generation to generation on them that fear him. 51 * He hath showed strength with his arm: * he hath scattered the proud in the h The wicked lay snares for 〈◊〉, wherein they themselves are taken. imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from (their) seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 * He hath filled the hungry with good things, and sent away the rich empty. 54 * He hath upholden Israel his servant, being mindful of (his) mercy. Isa. 〈◊〉. 9 55 [* As he hath spoken to our fathers, (to wit,) Psal. 33. 10. to Abraham and his “ Or, 〈◊〉. seed] for ever. isa. 29. 15. 56 ¶ And Marie abode with her about three more neths: after, she returned to her own house. 57 ¶ Now Elisabets' time was fulfilled, that she should be delivered, and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours, and cousins herded tell 〈◊〉. Sam. 2. 6. how the Lord had showed his great mercy psal. 34. 11. upon her, and they rejoiced with her. 〈◊〉. 30. 38 & 41. 8. and 54. 5. 59 And it was so that on the eight day they jere. 31. 5. came to circumcise the babe, and called him Gen. 7. 19 & 22. 16 Zacharias, after the Name of his Father. psal. 132. 12 60 But his mother answered, and said, Not so, but he shallbe called john. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred, that is named with this Name. 62 Then they made signs to his Father, how he would have him called. 63 So he asked for writing tables, and written, saying, His name is john, and they marveled all. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, & his tongue (loosed,) and he i Not only for his 〈◊〉 in pardoning his 〈◊〉, but also to show that he was justly punished for his in 〈◊〉. spoke and praised God. 65 Then fear came on all them that dwelled near unto them, and all these words were noised abroad throughout all the hill (country) of judea. 66 And all they that herded them, laid (them) up in their hearts, saying, what manner child shall this be! and the k The mighty power of God & his graces which declared that he should be an excellent 〈◊〉. hand of the Lord was with him. 67 Then his Father Zacharias was filled with Mat. 1. 21. the holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying. chap 2 30. 68 Blessed (be) the Lord God of Israel, because he hath l In 〈◊〉 himself 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his people, and therefore is come from 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 and redeem them. visited * and redeemed his people, 69 * And hath raised up the m When the pro 〈◊〉 of God 〈◊〉 to have failed, & the 〈◊〉 of Israel to have 〈◊〉 rished, then sent he his Christ who by his invincible strength, as with a strong horn 〈◊〉 his enemies. 〈◊〉 of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David, 70 * As he spoke by the mouth of his holy Proditor Psal. 132, 17. phetes, which were since the word began, 〈◊〉. 23. 〈◊〉 & 30 10. (saying.) 71 (〈◊〉 he would sand us) deliverance from our enemies, and from the hands of all that hate us, 72 That he would show n He declareth the cause and foun ta'en of our redemption. mercy towards our fathers, and remember his holy covenant, 73 * (And) the oath which he swore to our Father Abraham: 74 (Which was,) that he would grant unto us, Gen. 22 16. that we being delivered out of the hands of jere. 31. 6. our enemies, should o This is the end of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 serve him without fear 〈◊〉. 6. 13. 75 All the days of our life, in * 〈◊〉 & righteousness p 〈◊〉 whom no 〈◊〉 can be acceptable. before him. 76 And thou, babe, shalt be called the Prophet 1. Pet. 1. 15. of the most High: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, to prepare his ways, 77 (And) to give knowledge of salvation unto his people, by the q He showeth that our 〈◊〉 consists in the 〈◊〉 of sins, which is the principal part of the Gospel. remission of their sins. 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, whereby * the r Or, branch of a tre, meaning 〈◊〉 Messiah, who is the sun of right 〈◊〉 which shines fronheaven. day spring from an high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness, zach. 3. 9 and in the shadow of death, & to guide our feet into the way of s That is, of all felicity. peace. mal. 4. 2. & 6. 〈◊〉. 80 And the child grew & waxed strong in spirit, & was in t He means that part of judea which was least inhabited where also the gross and 〈◊〉 people dwelled. the wilderness, till the day came, that he should show himself unto Israel. CHAP. II 7 The birth and circumcision of Christ. 22 He was received into the Temple. 28 〈◊〉 and Anna prophecy of him. 46 He was found among the doctors. 〈◊〉 His obedience to Father and mother. 1 ANd it came to pass in those days, that there came a commandment from Augustus Cesar, that all the a So much as was subject to the Romans. world should be “ Or, put in writing. Chap. 11. taxed. 2 [This first b Where by the people were 〈◊〉 recharged and 〈◊〉. taxing was made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.] 3 Therefore went all to be taxed every man to his own city. 4 And c He showeth by what 〈◊〉 jesus was born in Bethlehem. joseph also went up from Galilee out of a city called Nazaret, into judea, unto the city of * David, which is called Bethlehem [because he was of the house and lineage of David,] john. 7. 42. 5 To be taxed with Marie that was given him to wife, which was with child. 6 ¶ And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her d Read Mat. 1 25. first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clotheses and laid him in a e 〈◊〉 appeared his poverty, and their 〈◊〉 ie which would not pive such a woman in such case. cratche, because there was no room for them in the in. 8 ¶ And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night because of their flock. 9 And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid. 10 Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shallbe to all the people: 11 (That is,) that unto you is born this day in the city of f Which was 〈◊〉 lehem. David, a Saviour, which is christ the Lord 12 And g Because they should not be offended with Christ's 〈◊〉 estate, the Angel preventeth this 〈◊〉, and showeth in what sort they 〈◊〉 find him. this (shallbe) a sign to you, You shall find the child swaddled, and laid in a cratch. 13 And strait way there was with the Angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, praying God, and saying, 14 Glory (be) to God in the high (heavens,) and peace in earth, and towards men h The free mercy and good will of God, which is the fountain of our peace and felicity, and is chief lie declared to the elect. good wil 15 And it came to pass when the Angels were go away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said one to another, Let vs go then unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath showed unto us. 16 So they came with haste, and found both Marie and joseph, and the babe laid in the cratche. 17 And when they had seen it, they published abroad the thing, which was told them of that child, 18 And all that herded it, wondered at the things which were told them of the shepherds. 19 But Marie kept all those sayings and pond read (them) in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all that they had herded and seen, as it was spoken unto them. 21 ¶ * And when the eight days were accomplished, Gene. 17. 12. that they should circumcise the child, Mat. 1. 21. his name was then called * jesus which Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. was named of the Angel, before he was conceived john 7 22. in the womb. Leu. 12 3. 22 * And when the days of “ Or, their. her purification Exod. 13. 2. after the Law of Moses were accomplished, Nomb. 8. 16. they brought him to jerusalem, to present him to the Lord, 23 [As it is written in the Law of the Lord, * every man child “ Or, that is first born. that (first) openeth the womb, Levi. 12. 6. shallbe called holy to the Lord:] 24 And to give an oblation, * as it is commanded in the Law of the Lord, i Vhich 〈◊〉 was appointed to them which were so poor 〈◊〉 they were not able to offer a lamb. a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons. 25 And behold, there was a man in jerusalem, whose name was Simeon: this man (was) just, and feared God, and waited for the consolation of Israel, and the k The Spirit of 〈◊〉. holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And a revelation was given him of the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lords “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Christ. 27 And he came ” Greek, in the Spirit. by (the motion) of the Spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the child jesus, to do for him after the custom of the Law, 28 Then he took him in his arms, and praised God, and said, 29 Lord, l Simeon 〈◊〉 himself 〈◊〉 die 〈◊〉 sin cehe 〈◊〉 seen the Messiah which was promised. now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. 30 For mine eyes have seen thy m The mean and substance of salvation. salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people: 32 A light to “ Or, for the revelation of. be revealed to the Gentiles, and the 〈◊〉 of thy people Israel. 33 And joseph and his mother marveled at those things, which were 〈◊〉 touching him. 34 And Simeon n That is, prayed to God for them & for the prosperity of 〈◊〉 kingdom. blessed them, and said unto Marie his mother, Behold this (child) is appointed for the o To be the fall of the 〈◊〉 which perish through their 〈◊〉 default, and 〈◊〉 up of the elect to whom God giveth faith * fall and rising again of Isa. 8. 14. many in Israel, and for a sign which shallbe Rom. 9 32. spoken against, 1. 〈◊〉. 2 8. 35 [Yea and a p That is, sorrows shuldepearce 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as a sword. sword shall pierce through thy soul] that the q This chief appeareth when the cross is laid upon us, whereby men's 〈◊〉 are tried. thoughts of many hearts may be opened. 36 And there was a Prophetess, one Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser, which was of a great age, and had r She was seven years 〈◊〉. lived with an house band seven years from her virginity. 37 And she (was) widow about four score, and four years, and went s She was continually in the Temple. not out of the Temple, but served (God) with fastings and prayers, night and day. 38 She then coming at the same instant upon them, “ Or, praised. confessed likewise the Lord, and spoke of him to all that looked for redemption in jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazaret. 40 And the child 〈◊〉, and vaxed strong in Spirit, and was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was with him. 41 ¶ Now his parents went to jerusalem every year, * at the feast of the Passeover. Deut. 16. 1. 42 And when he was twelve year old, and they were come up to jerusalem, after the custom of the feast, 43 And had finished the days (thereof,) as they returned, the child jesus remained in Jerusalem, and joseph knew not nor his mother. 44 But they supposing, that he had been in the company, went a days journey, and sought him among (their) kinsfolk, and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back to jerusalem, and sought him. 46 And it came to pass three days after, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the mids of the “ Or, learned men. doctors, both hearing them, and ask them questions. 47 And all that herded him, were astonished at his understanding, and answers. 48 So when they see him, they were amazed, & his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy Father and I have sought thee with heavy hearts. 49 Then said he unto them, How is it that you sought me? t Our duty to God is to be 〈◊〉 before Father and mother knew you not that I must go about my father's business? 50 But they u For hisvocation was not yet 〈◊〉 known. understood not the word that he spoke to them. 51 Then he went down with them, and came to Nazaret, & was subject to them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And jesus increased in wisdom, & stature, and in favour with God and men. CHAP. III 3 The preaching, baptism, and prisonment of john. 15 He is thought to be Christ. 21 Christ is baptised, 23 His age, and genealogy. 1 NOw in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of judea, & a This was the son of Herode called the great. Herode being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philippe tetrarch of lturea, and of the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2 (* When Annas & Caiaphas were the high Act. 4. 6. b There cold be by God's Law but one sacrificer at once: but because of the troubles that then reigned, the office was so mangled by reason of 〈◊〉 and bribery, that both Caiaphas & Annas his father in law had it divided between them Priests) the word of God came unto john, the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 * And he came into all the coasts about jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins, 4 As it is written in the book of the sayings of Esaias the Prophet, which says, * The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness (is,) Prepare you the way of the Lord: make his paths strait. 5 Every c All impediments shallbe 〈◊〉 away, which should hinder the way of God or of salvation, so that the way shall be plain by Christ to lead us unto God. valley shallbe filled, and every mountain Mat. 3. 2. , and kill shallbe brought low, & crooked mar. 1. 4. things shallbe made strait, and the rough Isa. 40. 3. ways (shallbe made) smooth. joh. 1. 〈◊〉. 6 And all flesh shall see the d That is, the Mes sias shallbe revealed to the world Mat. 3 7. salvation of God. 7 Then said he to the people that were come out to be baptised of him, “ Or, vipers broods. * O generations of vipers, who hath forewarned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy amendment of life, and begin not to say with " Or, every man. yourselves, We have Abraham to (our) father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham, 9 Now also is the e The vengeance of God is at hand. axe laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, shallbe hewn down and cast into the fire. 10 ¶ Then the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11 And he answered, and said unto them, * He f He willeth that the rich help the poor according to their necessity. jam. 2. 15. that hath two coats, let him part with 1 iohn. 3. 17. him that hath e none: & he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 12 Then came there g Whose office was to receive the tribute and 〈◊〉. Publicans also to be baptised, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? 13 And he said unto them, Require no more than that which is appointed unto you. 14 The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely, and be content with your wages 15 As the people waited, and all men mused in their hearts of john, if he were not the Christ, 16 john answered, and said to them all, * In deed Mat. 3. 21. I h The virtue and force of baptism 〈◊〉 in jesus Christ, and 〈◊〉 was but the minister thereof. baptise you with water, but one stron Mar. 1. 8. stronger than, cometh, whose shoes latcher I am ioh. 1. 26. not worthy to unlose: he will baptise you act. 1. 5 & 8 4. & 11 16. & 19 4. with the holy Ghost, and i That is, with a mighty, and vehement Spirit: whose property is to consume, and purge our filth as fire doth the metals. with fire. 17 * Whose fan (is) in his hand, & he will make Mat. 3. 12. clean his floor, & will gather the wheat into his garner, but the chaff will he burn up with fire that never shallbe quenched. 18 Thus then exhorting with many other things, he preached unto the people. 19 * But when k Named Antipas. Herode the tetrarch was rebuked of him for Herodias his brother Philippes wife, and for all the evils which Herode had done, 20 He added yet this above all, that he shut up john in prison. Mat. 14. 3. 21 * Now it came to pass, as all the people were Marinell 6. 17. baptised, and that jesus was baptised and did pray, that the heaven was opened: Mat. 3. 23. 22 And the holy Ghost came down in a bodlie Marinell 1. 9 shape like a dove, upon him, and there was a ioh. 1 32. voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son: in thee I am well pleased. 23 ¶ And jesus himself began to be about thirty year of age, being as men supposed the son of l Luke ascendeth from the last Father to the first, and Matthew descendeth from the first to the last. Matthew extendeth not his rehearsal further than to Abraham, which is for the 〈◊〉 of the promise for the jews. Luke referreth it even to Adam, whereby the Gentiles also are assured of the promise, because they came of Adam, & are restored in the second Adam: matthew counteth by the legal descent, & Luke by the natural: finally both two speaking of the same persons apply unto them divers names joseph, (which was the son) of Eli, 24 (The son) of Matthat, (the son) of Levi, (the son) of Melchi, (the son) of janna, (the son) of joseph, 25 (The son) of Mattathias, (the son) of Amos, (the son) of Naum, (the son) of Esli, (the son) of Nag, 26 (The son) of Maath, (the son) of Matta thias, (the son) of Semei, (the son) of “ Or, josech. Io seph, (the son) of juda, 27 (The son) of joanna, (the son) of Rhesa (the son) of Zorobabel, (the son) of Salathiel, (the son) of Neri, 28 (The son) of Melchi, (the son) of Addi (the son) of Cosam, (the son of Elmodan, (the son) of Er, 29 ¶ (The son) of “ Or, jesus. jose, (the son) of Eliezer, (the son) of Iorim, (the son) of “ Or, Mattha. Mat that, (the son) of Levi, 30 (The son) of Simeon, (the son) of juda (the son) of joseph, (the son) of jonan, (the son) of Eliacim, 31 (The son) of Melea, (the son) of Mainan (the son) of Mattatha, (the son) of Nathan, " Or, Menna. (the son) of David. 32 (The son) of jesse, (the son) of Obed; (the son) of Booz, (the son) of Salmon, (〈◊〉 son) of Naasson. 33 (The son) of Aminadab, (the son) of Aram (the son) of Esrom, (the son) of Phares, (the son) of juda. 34 (The son) of jacob, (the son) of Isaac; (the son) of Abraham, (the son) of Thara, (the son) of Nachor. 35 (The son) of Saruch, (the son) of Ragau, (the son) of Phalec, (the son) of Eber, (the son) of Sala. 36 (The son) of Cainan, (the son) of Arphaxad, (the son) of Sem, (the son) of No, (the son) of Lamech. 37 (The son) of Mathusala, (the son) of Enoch, (the son) of Jared, (the son) of Majesty's leleel, (the son) of Cainan. 38 (The son) of Enos, (the son) of Seth; (the son) of Adam, (the son) m Not that Adam was the son of God by generation, but by creation, in the which sense God also calleth himself father. of God. Deut. 32. 6. and ver. 18. and, 19 CHAP, four 1 jesus is led into the wilderness to be tempted. 13 He overcometh the devil. 14 He goeth into Galilee. 16 Preacheth at Nazaret, and Capernaum. 22 The jews despise him. 38 He cometh intö Peter'S house, and heals his mother in law. 41 The devils acknowledge Christ. 43 He preacheth through the cities. 1 ANd jesus full of the holy Ghost returned Mat. 4. 1. from jordan, and was led by the Spirit Mark. 1. 12. into the wilderness. 2 * And was (there) forty days tempted of the devil, and in those days a This fast was miraculous, to confirm the Gospel & ought no more of men to be folIowed them the other miracles that Christ did. he did eat nothing: but when they were ended, he afterward was hungry. 3 Then the devil said unto him, If thou be the Deut. 8. 3. Son of God, command this stone that it Mat. 4. 4. be made bread. 4 But jesus answered him, saying, It is written, * The man shall not live by bread only, but by every b That is, by the ordinance, and providence of God. word of God. 5 Then the devil took him up into an high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, ” Greek, in amoment of time. in the twinkling of an eye. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I c Satan promises that, which he can not give, thin king thereby that he might deceive the more craftily: for he is but prince of the world by permission, and hath his power limited. give thee, and the glory of those (king domes:) for that is delivered to me: and to whomsoever I will, I give it. 7 If thou therefore will't “ Or, fall down before me. worship me, they shall be all thy. 8 But jesus answered him, and said, ” Greek, Go behind me. Hence from me, Satan: for it is written, * Thou shalt worship the Lord thy d Christ showeth that all creatures ought only to worship and God. God, and him alone Deut. 6. 16. and 10. 20. thou shalt serve. 9 Then he brought him to e This declareth how hard it is to resist the tentations of Satan: for he giveth not over for twice or thrice putting 〈◊〉. jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the Temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of GOD, cast thyself down from hence. 10 For it is written, * That he will give his Angels charge over thee to keep thee: 11 And with (their) hands they shall lift thee up, jest at any time thou shouldest dash thy foot against a stone. 12 And jesus answered and said unto him, Psal. 9 1. 12. It is said, * Thou shalt not tempt the Lord Deut. 6. 16. thy God. 13 And when the devil had ended all the tentacion, he departed from him f It is not enough, twice or thrice to resist Satan: for he never ceaseth to 〈◊〉 or if he relent a little, it is to the end, that he may renew his force and assail us more sharply. for a season. 14 ¶ And jesus returned by the power of the spirit into Galilee: and there went a fame of him throughout all the region round about. 15 For he taught in their Synagogues, and was honoured of all men. 16 * And he came to Nazaret where he had been brought up, & [at his custom was] went Mat. 13 54. into the Synagogue on the Sabbath day, and Mark. 6. 1. stood up to read. john. 4. 43. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the Prophet Esaias: and when he had opened the book, he found the place, where it was written. 18 * The Spirit of the Lord (is) upon me, Isa. 61. 1. because he hath g That is, endued with graces. anointed me, that I should preach the Gospel to the poor: he hath sent me, that I should heal the broken hearted, that I should preach deliverance to the captives, & recovering of sight to the blind, that I should set at liberty them that are bruised. 19 And that I should preach the h He alludeth to the year of jubilee, which is mentioned in the Law, whereby this great deliverance was figured acceptable year of the Lord 20 And he closed the book, and gave it again to the minister, and sat down: and the eyes of all that were in the Synagogue were fastened on him. 21 Then he began to say unto them, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears. 22 And all i They approved and commended whatsoever 〈◊〉 said. bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words, which proceeded out of his mouth, and said, Is not this joseph's son? 23 Then he said unto them, You will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, k Bestow thy be nefites upon them, which appertain more unto thee. heal thyself whatsoever we have herded done in Capernaum, do it here likewise in thine own country. 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, * Not l Their infidelity stayed Christ from working miracles. john. 4. 44. Prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of * Elias, when 1. King. 17. 9 heaven was shut three years and six months, James. 5. 27. when great famine was through out all the land. 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save into Sarepta, (a city of) Sidon, unto a m He showeth by examples that God oft times prefereth the strangers to them of the household. certain widow. 27 Also many lepers were in Israel, in the time of * Eliseus' the Prophet: yet none of them was made clear, saving Naaman the 2 King 5. 54. Syrian. 28 Then all (that were) in the Synagogue, when they herded it, were n Because they perceive that the grace of GOD should be taken from them and given to others. filled with wrath. 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the edge of the hill, where on their city was built; to cast him down headlong. 30 But he passed o And escaped miraculously out of their hands: for his hour was not yet come. through the mids of them, and went his way. 31 ¶ * And came down into Capernaum a city Mat. 4. 13. of Galilee, and there taught them on the Mark. 1. 21. Sabbath days. Mat. 7. 29. 32 * And they were astonished at his doctrine: for Mark. 1. 22. his word was with p Full of dignity & majesty, which touched the heart of the auditors and caused them to bear reverence to his words authority. 33 And in the Synagogue there was a man which had a q That is, the motion of the devil, or that was tormented with a very devil. spirit of an unclean devil, which cried with a loud voice, 34 Saying, O, what have we to do with thee, thou jesus of Nazaret? art thou come to destroy us? I know who thou art, (even) the Holy one of God. 35 And jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. Then the devil throwing him in the mids (of them,) came out of him, and hurt him not. 36 So fear came on them all, and they spoke among themselves, saying, What thing is this? for with authority and power he commandeth the foul spirits, & they came out 37 And the fame of him spread abroad through out all the places of the country round about. 38 ¶ * And he rose up, and came out of the Synagogue, Mat. 8. 14. and entered into Simons house. And mar. 1. 29. Simons wives mother was taken with a great fever, and they required him for her. 39 Then he stood over her, and rebuked the fever, and it left her: & immediately she arose, and ministered unto them. 40 Now when the sun was down, all they that had sick (folks) of divers diseases, brought them unto him, and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. 41 * And devils also came out of many, crying, Mar. 1. 〈◊〉. and saying, r The devils are constrained to confess Christ to be the 〈◊〉 of God and yet it doth nothing avail them because it cometh not of 〈◊〉. Thou art the Christ the Son of God: but he rebuked them, and suffered them not to say that they knew him to be 〈◊〉. 42 And when it was day, he departed and went forth into a desert place, and the people sought him, and came to him, and kept him that he should not depart from them. 43 But he said unto them, Surely I must also preach the kingdom of God to other cities: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the Synagogues of Galilee. CHAP. V. 1 Christ preacheth out of the ship. 6 The great draft of fish. 10 Certain disciples are called. 12 He cleanseth the lepèr. 18 He heals the man of the palsy. 27 He calleth Matthew the customer. 30 Eateth with sinners, 34 And excuseth his, as touching fasting. 1 THen * it came to pass, as the people preas Mat. 4. 18. sed upon him to hear the word of God, Mar. 1. 16. that he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships stand by the lake side but the fisshermen were go out of them, & were washing their nets. 3 And a To the intent that he might not be thronged of the press, & also that 〈◊〉 might the better be herded. he entered into one of the ships, which was Simons, and required him that he would thrust of a little from the land: and he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 ¶ Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Lanche out into the deep, and let down your nets to make a draft. 5 Then Simon answered, and said unto him, b The word signifieth him that is made ruler over any 〈◊〉. Master, we have travailed all night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy c He showeth his prompt obedience to Christ's commandment word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had so done, they enclosed a great multitude of fish, so that their net broke. 7 And they beckoned to their partners, which were in the othership, that theishuld come and help them, who came then, and filled both the ships, that they did d They were so laden that they all most sunk. sink 8 Now when Simon Peter saw it, he fallen down at jesus knees, saying, Lord, go from me: for I am a sinful man. 9 For he e The feeling of God's presence maketh afraid. was utterly astonished, and all that were with him, for the draft of fish, which they took. 10 And so was also james and john the sons of Zebedeus, which were companions with Simon. Then jesus said unto Simon, Fear not: from f He 〈◊〉 him to the office of an Apostle. hence forth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought the ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. 12 ¶ * Now it came to pass, as he was in a certain Mat. 8. 2. city, behold, (there was) a man full of mar. 1. 40. leprosy, and when he saw jesus, he fell on his face, & besought him, saying, Lord if thou will't, thou canst make me clean. 13 So he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he commanded him that he should tell it no man: but Go, (says he) and show Levi. 14. 4. thyself to the g Hereby he showed them that he would not transgress the Law, and that they should be inexcusable, who seeing the miracle wrought, would not believe Christ. Priest, and offer for thy cleansing, as * Moses hath commanded, for a witness unto them. 15 But so much more went there a fame abroad of him, and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of him of their infirmities. 16 But he kept himself apart in the wilderness, and prayed. 17 ¶ And it came to pass, on a certain day, as he was teaching, that the Pharisees and doctors of the Law sat by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and judea, and jerusalem, and the power of the Lord was (in him) to heal them. Mat. 9 2. 18 * Then behold, men brought a man lying in mat. 2. 3. a bed, which was taken with a palsy, & they sought means to bring him in, & to say him before him. 19 And when they cold not find by what way they might bring him in, because of the press, they 〈◊〉 up on the house, and let him down through the tiling, bed and all, in the mids before jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy h Christ toucheth the principal cau 〈◊〉 of all our evils sins are forgiven thee. 21 Then the Scribes and the Pharisees began to think, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? who can forgive sins, but god only? 22 But when jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered, and said unto them, What think you in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier to say, Thy i For as much as his 〈◊〉 iewas sufficienth showed by this miracle, he gave them hereby to understand that he had power to forgive sins. sins are for given thee, or to say, Rise and walk? 24 But that you may know that the Son of man hath authority to forgive sins in earth (he said unto the sick of the palsy) I say to thee, Arise: take up thy bed, & go to thy house. 25 And immediately he rose up before them, & took up (his head) whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, praising God. 26 And they were all amazed, and praised God, and were filled with fear, saying, doubtless we have seen “ Or, above our expectation. strange things to day. 27 ¶ * And after that, he went for the and saw a Mat 9 9 Publican named “ Or, Matthew. Levi, sitting at the receipt Mat. 2. 14. of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 Then Levi made him a great feast in his own house, where there was a great company of Publicans, and of other, that sat at table with them. 30 But they that were Scribes and Pharisees among them, murmured against his disciples, saying, Why eat you and drink you with Publi canes and sinners? 31 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, They that are whole, need not the physician but they that are sick. 1. Tim. 1. 15. 32 * I came not to call the k Which seem to be righteous and yet are but hypocrites. righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33 ¶ * Then they said unto him, Why do the disciples of john fast often, and ” Greek, make prayers. pray, and the Mat. 9 14. (disciples) of the Pharisees also, but thy eat, Mark. 2. 18. and drink? 34 And he said unto them, Can you make the l The friends and familiars of Christ and hereby jesus Christ declareth that he will not burden his, before thathe hath made them able to beat. children of the wedding chamber to fast, as long as the bride groom is with them? 35 But the days will come, even when the bridegroom shallbe taken away from them: then shall they fast in those days. 36 Again he spoke also unto them a parable, No man putteth a piece of a new garment into and oldevesture: for then the new erenteth it, and the piece (taken) out of the new, agreeth not with the old. 37 m Read Mat. 9 17 Also no man poureth new wine into old vessels: for then the new wine will break the vessels, and it will run out, and the vessels will perish. 38 But new wine must be powered into new vessels: so both are preserved. 39 Also no man that n He admonisheth them not to trust to much to their own sense or judgement: nor because they have accustomed them selves to one thing, to condemn another, which is better. drinketh old wine, straightway desireth new: for he says, The old is better. CHAP. VI 3 Christ standeth in his disciples defence and his own, as touching the breach of the Sabbath. 12 After watching and prayer he electeth his Apostles. 18 He heals and teacheth the people. 20 He showeth who are blessed. 27 To love our enemies. 37 Not to judge rashly 41 And to avoid hypocrisy. 1 ANd * it came to pass on the second a Those feasts which contained 〈◊〉 days as the Passeover, and the feast of Tabernacles, had two Sab baths: the first day of the feast, and the last. Mat. 12. 1. Sabbath, (after) the first, that he went Mark. 2. 〈◊〉 through the corn fields, and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, and rub them in (their) hands. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the Sabbath days? 3 Then jesus answered them, and said, * Have 1. Sam 21. 6. you not read this, that David did when he him Exod. 19 33. self was an hungered, and they which were Levi. 8. 32. & 24. 9 with him, 4 How he went into the house of God, & took and ate the show bread, and gave also to them which were with him, which was not law full to eat, but for the * Priests only? Mat. 12. 5. 5 And he said unto them, The Son of man is Mark. 3. 1. b Having power to dispense with and qualify the keeping of thesab bath and other ceremonies. Lord also of the Sabbath day. 6 ¶ * It came to pass also on another Sabbath, that he entered into the Synagogue and taught and there was a man, whose right hand was dried up. 7 And the Scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the Sabbath (day,) that they might find an accusation (against) him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, A rise, and stand up in the mids. And he arose, and stood up. 9 Then said jesus unto them, I will ask you a question, Whether is it lawful on the Sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save “ Or, a people. life, or to destroy it? 10 And he beheld them all in compass, and said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand And he did so, and his hand was restored again, as whole as the other. 11 Then they were filled full of madness, and communed one with another, what they might do to jesus. 12 ¶ And it came to pass in those days, that he Mat. 10. 1. went into a mountain to pray, and spent the Mark. 3. 13. & 6. 7. night in prayer to God. Chap 9 1 13 * And when it was day, he called his disciples, and of them he chose c According to the similitude of the twelve Patri arks, of whom the Church of God is sprung. twelve, which all so he called d Ambassadors or messengers whom he had elected before, but now enjoineth them their charge. Apostles. 14 (Simon whom he named also Peter, and Andrew his brother, james and john, Philippe, and Bartlemewe: 15 Matthew, and Thomas: james (the son) of Alpheus, and Simon called zealous, 16 judas james (brother, and judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.) 17 Then he came down with them, and stood in “ Or, champion. a plain place, with the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out Matth. 5. 2. of all judea, and jerusalem, and from the sea Isa. 65. 13. coast of Tyrus and Sidon, which came to hear Isa 61. 3. him, and to be healed of their diseases: Matth. 5. 3. 18 And they that were vexed with foul spirits and they were healed. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. 20 ¶ * And he lifted up high eyes upon his disciples, and said, Blessed (be) you e They that are humble and submit themselves willingly to obei God. poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 * Blessed (are) you that hunger now: for you shall be satisfied: blessed (are) you that * weep now: for you shall laugh. 22 * Blessed are you when men hate you, and when f He means ex communication which also he calleth putting out their names, S. john calleth it casting out of the Synagogue: S. Paul, delivering to 〈◊〉, which punishment as it is most terrible when it is justly executed, so is it 〈◊〉 to the godly when they are cast out of wicked 〈◊〉 company as the Prophet declareth, thy separate you, and revile (you,) & put out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. 23 Rejoice you in that day, and be g The word signifieth to leap for joy, or to show mirth by outward gesture. glad: for be Psal. 1. 1. hold, your reward (is) great in heaven: for after this manner their fathers did to the Prophets. 24 * But woe (be) to you (that are) h That put your trust in your riches, & forget the life to come. rich: for you have received your consolation. 25 * Who (be) to you that are full: for you shall Amos 6. 1. hunger. Who (be) to you that now i Signifying then that live at case & after the pleasures of the flesh. laugh: eccle. 31. 8. for you shall wail and weep. 26 Woe (be) to when all k He reproveth 〈◊〉 & vain glory when as men go about by all means to get favour, & world lie pomp. men speak well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets. Isa. 65. 13. 27 ¶ * But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies: do well to them which hate you 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which hurt you. 29 * And unto him that l Rather endure more injury than revenge yourselves. smiteth thee on thee (one) cheek, offer also the other: * and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbidden not (to take thy) coat also. Mat. 5. 44. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee: and Mat. 〈◊〉. 39 of him that taketh away thy (goods,) m Be not so careful for the loss of thy goods, that thoushuldest be discouraged to serve God. ask them not again. 31 * And as you would that men should do to you, 1. Cor. 6. 7. so do you to them likewise. 32 * For if you love them which love you, what thank shall you have? for even the n They are commonly called sinners, which of a wicked life, and 〈◊〉 all fear of God. sinners love those that love them. 33 And if you do good for them which do good Mat. 7. 12. for you, what thank shall you have? for even tob. 4 16. the sinners do the same. Mat 5. 45. 34 * And if you lend to (them) of whom you hope to receive, what thank shall you have? for even the sinners lend to sinners, to receive the like. 35 Wherefore love you your enemies, and do Mat. 5. 42. good, and lend, o Not only 〈◊〉 hoping for profit, but to loose the stock & 〈◊〉 forasmuch as Christ bindeth himself to repay the whole with a most liberal interest. looking, far nothing again, deu. 15 8. and your reward shallbe great, & you shallbe the children of * the most High: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil. 36 Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37 ¶ * judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: Mat. 5. 42. forgive, and you shallbe forgiven. Mat. 7 1. 38 Give, and it shallbe given unto you: * a good Mat. 7. 2. measure, pressed down, shaken together & Mat. 4. 24. running over shall men give into your bosom for with what measure you met, with the same shall men met to you again. 39 And he spoke a parable unto them, * Can Mat. 15. 54. the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 * The disciple is not above his master: but Mat 10. 24. whosoever (willbe) aperfite disciple, shallbe 〈◊〉 13. 16. & 15. 10. as his master. 41 ¶ * And why p He reproveth the hypocrisy of such as wink at their own horrible faults, and yet are to curious to 〈◊〉 out the lest 〈◊〉 in their brother. seest thou a mote in thy brother's Mat. 7. 3. eye, and considerest not the beam, that is in thy own eye? 42 Ether how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thy eye, when thou seest not the beam that is in thy own eye? Hypocrite, cast out the beam out of thy own eye first, and then shalt thou see perfectly, to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. 43 ¶ * For it is not a good tre that bringeth Mat. 7. 17. forth evil fruit: neither an evil tre, that bringeth forth good fruit. 44 * For every tre is known by his own fru Mat. 12. 33. te: for neither of thorns gather men figs, Mat. 7. 16. nor of bushes gather they grapes. 45 A q The name and title are nothing worth to prove that a man is sent of God, except in effect he show the same. good man our of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth good, and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart forth evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Mat. 7. 21. 46 ¶ But why call you me r He speaketh not only to the false prophets, but to all false pastors, hirelings and 〈◊〉. Master, Master, and Rome, 2. 13. do not the things that I speak? jam. 1. 21. 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my words, and doth the same, I will show you to whom he is like. 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, & laid the foundation on a rock: and when the waters arose, the flood bet upon that house, and cold not shake it: for it was grounded upon arocke. 49 But he that heareth and doth not, is like a man that built an house upon the earth with out foundation, against which the flood did beaten, and it fell by and by: and the fall of that house was great. CHAP. VII. 2 He heals the captains servant. 11 He raiseth up the widows son from death to life. 10 He answereth the disciples whom john baptist sent unto him. 24 He commends john. 31 And reproveth the jews for their unfaithfulness. 36 He eateth with the Pharisee. 37 The woman washeth his feet with her tears, and he forgiveth her sins. 1 WHen * he had ended all his sayings in the 〈◊〉. 8. 5. audience os the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain a It might be, that this captain did lie with his garrison in 〈◊〉. Centurions servant was sick and ready to die, which was dear unto him. 3 And when he herded of jesus, he sent unto him the Elders of the jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4 So they came to jesus, and besought him instantly, saying that he was worthy that he should do this for him. 5 For he loveth, (said they,) our nation, and he hath built us a b In building them a Temple for their assemblies, he showed his zeal towards the true service of God. Synagogue. 6 Then jesus went with them: but when he was now not far from the house, the Cen turion sent friends to him, c The friends speak to jesus in the captains name. saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roonfe 7 Wherefore I thought not myself worthy to come unto thee: but d Or, command by a word only that it so be. say the word, and my servant shallbe whole. 8 For I likewise am a man set under authority, & have under me soldiers, & I say unto one, Go, and he goeth, and to another, come, and he cometh, and to my servant, do this, and he doth it. 9 When jesus herded these things, he marveled at him, and turned him, & said to the people, that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so e He commends this heathen cadraine because he 〈◊〉 himself upon Christ's word alone. great faith, not not in Israel. 10 And when they that were sent, turned back to the house, they found the servant that was sick, whole. 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called f Which was a 〈◊〉 of Galilee 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 not far from Tiberias. Nain, and many of his disciples went with him, and a great multitude. 12 Now when he came near to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, (who was) the only begotten son of his mother, which was a widow, and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he went and touched the coffin (and " Or, bier. they that bore him, stood still) and he said, g Christ calleth those things that are not, as if they were, and giveth life to 〈◊〉 that be dead. Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead, sat up, and began to speak, and he delivered him to his mother. 16 Then there came a fear on them all, and they glorified God, saying, A great Prophet is raised up among us, and God hath h That is, to establish, and restore them. visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth through out all judea, and throughout all the region round about. 18 ¶ And the disciples of john showed him of all these things. 19 So john called unto him two certain men of his disciples, and sent them to jesus, saying, Art thou i To wit, the Messiah, and redeemer. he that should come, or shall we wait for another? 20 And when the men were come unto him, they said, john Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come, or shall we wait for another? 21 And at that time, he cured many of their sickness, and plagues, and of evil spirits, and unto many blind men he gave sight. 22 And jesus answered, and said unto them, Go your ways and show john, k He 〈◊〉 declareth by the virtues, and power that were in 〈◊〉 that he was the Christ what things you have seen and herded: that the blind se, the halt go, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead rise again, and the l Such as feel their own misery, and 〈◊〉 nes. “ Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is preached to the poor. poor receive the Gospel. 23 And blessed is he, that shall not be m That 〈◊〉 per severe and not 〈◊〉 back for any thing that came come 〈◊〉 them. offended in me. 24 And when the messengers of john were departed, he began to speak unto the people of john, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A n Read Mat. 11. 7. read shaken with the wind? 25 But what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they which are gour geously appareled, and live delicately, are in King's courts. 26 But what went you forth to see? A Prophet? yea, I say to you, and greater than a Prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written, * Behold Matth. 3. 1. I sand my messenger before thy face, which 〈◊〉 Angel. shall prepare thy way before thee. 28 For I say unto you, there is no greater Prophet than john, among them that are “ Or, born. be got ten of women: nevertheless, he that is the lest in the kingdom of God is greater than he. 29 Then all the people that herded, and the Publicans o They praised him as just, faith full good and mer ciful, so that the 〈◊〉 of their bap 〈◊〉 appeared in them. justified God, being baptised with the p This word comprehendeth the whole doctrine that john 〈◊〉. baptism of john. 30 But the Pharisees and the expounders of the Law despised the counsel of God q Meaning to their own condemnation 〈◊〉 as some read, with themselves because they dared not openly speak against john's 〈◊〉: for they feared the people. against themselves, and (were) not baptised of him. 31 * And the Lord said, Whereunto shall I liken Mat. 11. 16. the men of this generation? and what (thing) are they like unto? 32 They are like unto children sitting in the market place, & crying one to another, & saying, r The songs of little children are sufficient to condemn the Pharisees and such like We have piped unto you, and you have not danced: we have mourned to you, and you have not wept. 33 For john Baptist came, neither eating bread nor drinking wine: and you say, He hath the devil. 34 The Son of man is come, and s liveth according to the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 men. eateth and drinketh: and you say, Behold, a man (which Matth. 21. 46. is) a glotten, and a drinker of wine, a friend of Publicans and sinners. 35 But wisdom is t He showeth that the wicked, although they tur ne from God, shall 〈◊〉 hinder the 〈◊〉 to continue in the faith of the Gospel. justified of all her children. 36 ¶ * And one of Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him: and he went into the Pharisees house, and sat down at table. 37 And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that jesus sat at table in the Pharisees house, she brought a box of ointment. 38 * And she stood at is feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his fere with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them Mar. 15. 40. with the ointment. john. 20. 11. 39 Now when the Pharisee which bade him, saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, If this man were a Prophet, he would surely have known who, & what manner of woman this is which toucheth him: for she is a sinner. 40 And jesus answered, and said unto him, Simon, I have some what to say unto thee. And he said, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain lender which had two debtors: the one ought five hundredth pennies, and the other fifty. 42 When they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore, tell (me,) will ove him moste? 43 Simon answered, and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast truly judged. 44 Then he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thy house, and thou gavest me no water to my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tear, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but she since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 Mine head with oil thou didst not anoint: but she hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, many sins are forgiven her: for she u This great love is a sign that she felt herself much 〈◊〉 unto Christ, who had forgiven her so many sins. loved much. To whom a little is forgiven, he doth love a little. 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven thee. 49 And they that sat at table with him, began to say with in themselves, Who is this that even forgiveth sin? 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee: go in x The peace of 〈◊〉 cometh only of faith. peace. CHAP. VIII. 2 Christ with his Apostles go from town to town and preach. 3 The women minister unto them of their goods 5 He showeth the parable of the seed. 21 He telleth who is his mother and his brother. 24 He stilleth the raging of the lake. 27 He delivereth the possessed. 33 The devils enter into the herded of swine. 41 He heals the sick woman, and jairus daughter. 1 ANd it came to pass after ward, that he himself went through every city and town, preaching, and publishing the kingdom of God, & the twelve (were) with him 2 And certain women, which were healed of evil spirits, and infirmities, (as) * Marry which Mark. 16. 9 was called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And joanna the wife of Chuza Herodes steward, and Susanna, & many other which a Whereby they acknowledged the benefit which they had received of him, and also showed their perseverance, which proved their knowledge 〈◊〉 be of God. ministered unto him of their substance. 4 * Now when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of all cities, he spoke by a parable, 5 A sour went out to sow his seed, and as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and it was trodden underfete, and the fowls of heaven devoured it up. " Or, to them. 6 And some fell on the stones, and when it was Matth. 13. 3. sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked Mark. 4. 10. moistness. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprung up with it, and choked it. 8 And some fell on good ground, and sprung up, and bore fruit, an hundredth fold. And as he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to b That is, to understand, and believe these things. hear, let him hear. 9 Then his disciples asked him, demanding, what parable that was? 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but to other in c which word is here taken for an obscure or dark saying. parables, that when* they see, they Isa. 6. 9 should not see, and when they hear, they should Matth. 13. 14. not understand. Mark. 4. 12. 11 * The parable is this, The seed is the word Ioh 12. 40. of God. Act 28. 26. 12 And they that are beside the way, are they Rom. 〈◊〉 8. that hear: after ward cometh the devil, Mat. 13 18. and taketh away the word out of their Mark. 4. 15. hearts, left they should believe, and be saved? 13 But they that are on the stones, (are they) which when they have 〈◊〉, receive the word with joy: but they have no roots, which for a while d That is, acknowledge and consent to the word and, also reverence it. believe, but in the time of tentation go away. 14 And that which fell among thorns, are they which have herded, and e when they return home to their 〈◊〉. after their departure are choked with cares and with riches, and voluptuous living, and bring forth no fruit. 15 But that (which fell) in good ground, are they which with an honest and good heart hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. 16 ¶ Not f Christ warneth his to do good with their light which they have receivede, and to set it forth before all men's faces. man when he lighteth a candle, covereth Chap. 12. 13. it under a vessel, neither putteth it under Matth. 5. 〈◊〉. the “ Or, bed. table, but setteth it on a candlestick, Mark. 4. 22. that they that enter in, may see the light. 17 * For nothing is secret, that shall not be evident: neither any thing hide, that shall not be known, and come to light. 18 Take heed therefore howye hear: * for Chap. 12 2. whosoever hath, to him shallbe given: and Mat. 10. 26. whosoever hath not, from him shallbe taken Mar. 4. 〈◊〉. even that, which g Both to himself, and to others it seemeth that he hath. Matt. 3. 12. and 25 〈◊〉. 19 ¶ * Then came to him his mother & his brethren Mar. 4. 15. and cold not come near to him for Chap. 19 20. the press. Mat. 12. 46. 20 And it was told him (by certain) which Mar. 3 32. said, Thy mother and thy “ Or, 〈◊〉. brethren stand without, and would see thee. 21 But he answered, and said unto them, My mother, and my brethren are h The spiritual kindred is to be preferred to the carnal and natural for asmuch as thereby of many we are made one, confessing together one God, one faith, and one baptism, loving God above all, thing, and our neighbour as ourselves. these which hear the word of God, and do it. 22 ¶ * And it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples, and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 And as they sailed, he fell a i The word signifieth a deep or sound 〈◊〉. sleep, and there came down a storm of wind on the lake, and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. Matt. 8. 23. 24 Then they went to him, and a work him, Mar. 4. 16. saying, Master, master, we perish. And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and the waves of water: and they ceased, and it was calm. 25 Then he said unto them, Where is your faith! and they feared, and wondered among themselves, saying, Who is this that commands both the winds and water, and they obey him! 26 ¶ * So they sailed unto the region of the Ga' Mat 8 8. darenes, which is over against Galilee. Mar. 5. 4. 27 And as he went out to land, there met him a certain man out of the city, which had a devil long time, and he ware no clotheses, neither abode in house, but in the graves. 28 And when he saw jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, jesus the Son of God, the most high? I beseech thee k Satan is tormented where Christ is 〈◊〉 torment me not. 29 For he commanded the foul spirit to come out of the man: [for “ Or, many a day agone. often times he had caught him: therefore he was bound with chains, & kept in fetters: but he broke the bands, and was l The word signifieth to be enforced with violence, as an horse when he is spurred. carried of the devil into wildernesses.] 30 Then jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, m A Legion, as writeth Vegetius, conceived 6000 footmen, and 732 horsemen but here it is taken for an uncertain and infinite number. Legion, because many devils were entered into him. 31 And they besought him, that he would not command them to go out into the n That is so, to departed that they cold do no harm: & this word Chap. 16. 25. is called hell, where the devils are chained in the obscurity of dare keen, 2, Pet. 2. 6. deep. 32 And there was there by, an herd of many swine, feeding on an hill, and the (devils) besought him, that he would suffer them to enter into them. So he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd was carried with violence from a stepe down place into the lake, and was choked. 34 When the herdsmen saw what was done, them fled: and when they were departed, they told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then they came out to see what was done, and came to jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36 They also which saw it, told them by what means he that was possessed with the devil, was healed. 37 Then the whole multitude of the country about the Gadarenes, besought him, that he would depart from them: for they were taken with a great fear: and he went into the ship, and returned. 38 Then the man, out of whom the devils were departed, besought him that he might be with him: but jesus sent him away, saying. 39 o Christ knew that he should better serve him being absent than with him. Return into thy own house, and show what great things God hath done to thee. So he went his away, and preached through out all the p This was his own city called Gadaris, which was in the country of Decapolis, & therefore Luke dissenteth not from Mark who writeth that he preached in Decapolis. city, what great things jesus had done unto him. 40 ¶ And it came to pass when jesus was come again, that the people received him: for they all waited for him. 41 ¶ * And behold, there came a man named jairus, and he was the ruler of the q Of the Congregation of the jews. Synagogue, who fell down at jesus feet and besought him that he would come into his house. 42 For he had but a daughter only, about Mat. 9 18. twelve years of age, and she lay a dying [ad Mat. 5. 22. as he went, the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood, twelve years long, which had spent all her substance upon physicians, and cold not be healed of any: 44 When she came behind (him,) she touched the r Being assured of the 〈◊〉 and power of jesus Christ and not attributing any virtue to the. hem of his garment, and immediately her issue of blood staunched. 45 Then jesus said, Who is it that hath touched me? When every man denied, Peter said and they that were with him, Master, the multitude thrust thee, and tread on thee, and sayest thou, Who hath touched me? 46 And jesus said, Some one hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is go out of me. 47 When the woman saw that she was not hide, she came trembling, and fell down before him, and told him before all the people, for what cause she had touched him, & how she was healed immediately. 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy s Christ 〈◊〉 not impute unto us the weakness of our faith, but doth accept it, as though it 〈◊〉 perfit. faith hath made thee whole: go in peace.] 49 While he yet spoke, there came one from the ruler of the Synagogues house, which said to him, Thy daughter is dead: disease not the Master. 50 When jesus herded it, he answered t Meaning the ruler of the Syna gogue. him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he went into the house, he suffered no man to go in with him, save Peter, and james, and john, and the father and mother of the maid. 52 And all wept, and sorrowed for her: but he said, Weep not: for she is not u Although she was verily dead: yet to Christ it was more easy to restore her to life, than it is for one man to wake another out of his sleep. dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 So he x He means those which he 〈◊〉 in the house. thrust them all out, and took her by the hand, and cried, saying, Maid, arise, 55 And her spirit came again, and she rose strait way: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 Then her parents were astonished: but he commanded them that they should tell no man what was done. CHAP. IX. 2 He sendeth out the twelve Apostles to preach. 7 Herode heareth tell of him. 12 He feedeth five thousand men with five loaves, and two fish. 19 diverse opinions of Christ. 28 He trans figureth himself upon the mount. 42 He delivereth the possessed. 47 And teacheth his disciples to belowlie. 54 They desire vengeance, but he reproveth them. 1 THen * called he the twelve disciples together, Mat. 10. 1. and gave them power and autori Mark. 3. 13 and 6. 7. tie over all devils, and to heal diseases. Mat. 10. 7. 2 * And he sent them to preach the kingdom Mark. 6. 8. of God, and to cure the sick. 3 And he said to them, a To the end they might do 〈◊〉 charge with greater di〈◊〉 when they had nothing to let them. Take nothing to your journey, neither “ Or, rods. staves, nor scrip, neither bread, nor silver, neither have two coats. 4 And whatsoever house you enter into, there abide, and b He willeth them not to tarry long, but to preach from town to town. thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, * shake of the very c Which was a sign of detestation, and of the vengeance which was prepared for such contemners of God's benefits which are unworthy that one 〈◊〉 receive any thing at their hands. dust from your feet for a testimony against them. Chap. 10. 11. Act. 13. 51. 6 And they went out, and went through every town preaching the Gospel, and healing everywhere. 7 ¶ * Now Herode the tetrarch herded of all that was done by him: and he doubted, because that it was said of some, that john was risen again from the dead: 8 And of some, that Elias had appeared: and of some, that one of the old Prophets was risen again. Mat. 14. 1. 9 Then Herode said, john have I beheaded: Mark. 6. 14. who then is this of whom I hear such Mark. 6. 30. things? and he desired to see him. 10 ¶ * And when the Apostles returned, they Mat. 14. 13. Mark. 6. 32. told him what great things they had done. * Then he took them, and went aside into a solitary place, (near) to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the people knew it, they followed him: and he received them, and spoke unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need to be healed. 12 * And when the day began to we are away, Mat. 4. 15. the twelve came, and said unto him, Sand the mar. 6. 3. people away, that they may go into the towns 〈◊〉 6. 5. and villages round about, & lodge and get meat: for we are here in a desert place. 13 But he said unto them, d Christ fersaketh not them that follow him but sendeth them sufficient relief. Give you them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fish, except we should go and buy meat for all this people. 14 For they were about five thousand men. Then he said to his disciples, 'Cause them to sit down by fifties in a company. 15 And they did so, and caused all to sit down. 16 Then he took the five loaves, and the two fish, and looked up to heaven, and e john sayeth, he gave thanks. blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples, to set before the people. joh. 6. 11. 17 So they did all eat, and were satisfied: & there was taken up of that remained to them, twelve baskets full of broken meat. 18 ¶ * And it came to pass as he was alone Mat. 16. 13. praying, his disciples were with him, and he asked mar. 8. 27. them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answered, and said, john Baptist: and others say, Elias: & some say, that one of the old Prophets is risen again. 20 And he said unto them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answered, & said, The Christ of God. 21 And he warned, and commanded them, that they should tell f For he knew best his 〈◊〉 time which was appointed for him to be manifested in. that to no man. Mat. 17. 38. 22 Saying, * The Son of man must suffer many mar. 8. 〈◊〉. things, and be reproved of the Elders, & of the high Priests and Scribes, and be slain, and the third day rise again. Chap. 14. 27. 23 ¶ * And he said to them all, If any man will mat 10. 38 & 16 24 mar. 8. 35. come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross g For as one day followeth another, so doethone cross folo we in the neck of ano ther. daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever wilsave his life, shall loose it: and whosoever shall loose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what avantageth it a man, if he win the whole world, and destroy himself, or loose himself? Chap. 12. 9 & 17. 33 26 * For whosoever shallbe ashamed of me, and Mat. 10 33. of my words, of him shall the Son of man mar. 8 38. be ashamed, when he shall come in his glory 2. tim. 2 12. and (in the glory) of the Father, and of the holy Angels. Mat. 16. 23. 27 * And I tell you of a surety, there be some Mar. 9 1. standing here, which shall not taste, of death, till they have seen the h Established & enlarged by the preaching of the Gospel. kingdom of God. 28 * And it came to pass about an eight days after those words, that he took Peter, and john, and james, and went up into a mountain Mat. 17. 1. to pray. mar. 9 2. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenarice was changed, & his garment (was) white and glistered. 30 And behold, two men talked with him, which were Moses and Elias, 31 Which appeared in glory, and told of his i That is, what issue he should have and how he should dye. departing, which he should accomplish at jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him, were heavy with sleep, and when they awoke, they saw his glory, & the two men standing with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: let us therefore make three tabernacles, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias, and witted not what he said. 34 While he thus spoke, there came a cloud and k For other ways they had not been able to comprehend his great maieslie. overshadowed them, and they feared when these were entering into the cloud. 35 * And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son hear him. Mat. 3. 17. Mat. 1. 11. 36 And when the voice was past, jesus was found alone: and they kept it close, and not man in l They concealed it till Christ's 〈◊〉, as Mark writeth. those days any of those things which they had seen. 37 ¶ And it came to pass on the next day, as they came down from the mountain, much people met him. 38 * And behold, a man of the company cried Matth. 17. 14. out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, behold Mark 9 17. my son: for he is all that I have. 39 And lo, a spirit taketh him, and suddenly he crieth, and he teareth him, that he foameth, and with much pain departeth from him, when he hath bruised him. 40 Now I have besoght thy disciples to cast him out, but they cold not. 41 Then jesus answered, and said, m Under the 〈◊〉 that his disciples cold not heal the sick man, he reproveth them which would have diminished his 〈◊〉. O generation faithless, and crooked, how long now shall be with you, and suffer you! bring thy son hither. 42 And while he was yet coming, the devil rend him, and 〈◊〉 him: and jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him to his father. 43 ¶ And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God: and while they all wondered at all things, which jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 ” Greek, put these words into your 〈◊〉. Mark these words diligently: for it shall come to pass, that the Son of man shallbe delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they n They were so blind with this opinion that Christ should have a temporal kingdom, that they would not understand when he spoke of his death. understood not that word: for it was hide from them, (so) that they cold not perceive it: and they feared to ask him of that word. 46 ¶ * Then there arose a disputation among them, which of them should be the greatest. 47 When jesus saw the thoughts of their hearts, he took a little child, and set him by Mat. 18. 1. him. Mar. 9 33. 48 And said unto them, Whosoever receiveth this little child in my Name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me: for he that is lest among you all, he shallbe great. 49 ¶ * And john answered, and said, Master, we Mar. 9 38. saw one casting out devils in thy Name, and we forbade him, becausehe followeth (thee) not with us. 50 Then jesus said unto him, Forbidden you (him) not: for he that is not against us, o For as much as he letteth us not, and 〈◊〉 is glorified by his occasion. is with us. 51 ¶ And it came to pass, when the p Of his death Where by he Was exalted. days were accomplished, that he should be received up, he settled himself fully to go to jerusalem. 52 And sent messengers before him: and they went and entered into a town of the Samaritans, to prepare him (lodging.) 53 But they would not receive him, because his q Or 〈◊〉, or apparel: for they knewè he Was a jew, and as touching the 〈◊〉 opinion of the Temple, read john. 4. 20: also they hated 〈◊〉 jews, because they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them in religion. behaviour was, (as) though he would go to jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples, james and john saw it, they said, Lord, will't thou that we command, that fire come down from heaven, and consume them, even as * Elias did, 55 But jesus turned about, and rebuked them, & said, You know not of what r He reproveth their rash and carnal affection, Which Were not 〈◊〉 With Elias spirit. spirit you are, 2. king. 1. 10. 56 * For the Son of man is not come to destroy Mat. 〈◊〉. 19 men's lives, but to save them. Then they 〈◊〉 to another town. 57 ¶ And it came to pass that as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee, Lord, whethersoever thou goest. 58 And jesus said unto him, The s We must not followe Christ for riches and commodities, but pray pair ourselves to 〈◊〉 & to the 〈◊〉 by his example. foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests, but the Son of man hath not whereon to lay his head. 59 But he said unto another, Follow me. And the same said, Lord, suffer me first to go and t That is, till he be dead and I have done my duty to him in 〈◊〉 him. bury my father. 60 And jesus said unto him, u We may not follow What seemeth best to 〈◊〉, but only Gods calling, and 〈◊〉 by dead he means those that are unprofitable to 〈◊〉 God. Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 61 Then another said, I will follow thee, Lord: but let me first go bid them far well, which are at mine house. 62 And jesus said unto him, No man that putteth his hand to the plough, and x To be hindered or entangled With respect of 〈◊〉 Worldly commodity or stayed to go for Ward for any pain, or trouble. looketh back, is apt to the kingdom of God. CHAP. X. 1 He sendeth the seventy before him to preach, and giveth them a charge how to behave themselves 13 He threateneth the obstinate. 21 He giveth thanks to his Chap. X. heavenhe Father. 25 He answereth the Scribe that tempted him. 33 And by the example of the 〈◊〉 showeth who is a man's neighbour, 38 Martha receiveth the Lord into her house. 40 Marie is fervent in hearing his word. 1 AFter* these things, the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them, two & two before him into every city and place, whether he himself should come. 2 And he said unto them, * a Meaning a great number of people, Which are ready to be broghtunto God. The harvest (is) great, but the b That is, the preachers. labourers (are) few: pray therefore Mat. 9 37. the Lord of the harvest to sand forth 2. king. 4. 29. labourers into his harvest. Mat. 10. 12. 3 * Go your ways: behold, I sand you forth Mark. 6. 10. as lambs among c Not that they shall hurt you, but that you 〈◊〉 preserved by my providence. wolves. 4 Bear no bag, neither scrip, nor shoes, * and d He 〈◊〉 that they should dispatch this journey with diligence not occuping themselves about other duties. salute no man by the 〈◊〉 5 * And into what soever houseye enter first say e It Was their ma ner of salutation Whereby they wished health & 〈◊〉. Peace (be) to this house. 6 And if the f Which loveth the doctrine of peace and the Gospel. son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: if not, it shall turn to you again. 7 And in that house tarry still eating, and drinking 〈◊〉. 24. 14. such things as by them (shallbe set before mat. 10. 10. you:) * for the labourer is worthy of his 1 〈◊〉. 5. 18. wages. Go not from g He Would not that they should tarry long in one town, neither yet to be careful to change their lodging. house to house. 8 But into what soever city you shall enter, if they receive you, h Doubt 〈◊〉 to receive nourish meant of them, of Whom you 〈◊〉. eat such things as are set before you, 9 And heal the sick that are there, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come near unto you. 10 But into whatsoever city you shall enter if they will not receive you, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, 11 Even the very * dust, which cleaveth on us Chap. 9 5. of your city, we wipe of against you, not mat. 10. 14. with standing know this, that they i God did present himself unto you by his messengers and Would have reigned over you kingdom act 13. 51 & 18. 6. of God was come near unto you. 12 For I say to you, that it shallbe easier in that day for them of Sodom, then for that city. 13 * woe (be) to thee, Chorazin: woe (be) to thee, Mat. 11. 21. Bethsaida: for if the miracles had been done in Tyrus and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while agone repented sitting k Which Were the signs of repentance. in sack cloth and ashes. 14 Therefore it shallbe easier for Tyrus, l The more benefits that God besto Wethupon any people, the more 〈◊〉 their ingratitude deserve to be punished. and Mat. 0. 40. Sidon, at the judgement, then for you. ioh. 13 20. 15 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. 16 ¶ * He that heareth you, heareth me: and he that despiseth you, despiseth me: and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me, 17 ¶ And the seventy turned again with joy saying, Lord, even the devils are subdued to us through thy Name. 18 And he said unto them, I saw m The power of 〈◊〉 is beaten down by the preaching of the Gospel. Satan, like lightning, fall down from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents, & scorpions, & over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subdued unto you: but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. 21 ¶ That same hour rejoiced jesus in “ Or, in his mind. the spirit, and said, I confessevento thee, Father Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hide these things from the n He attributeth it to the free election of God, that the Wise & World lings know not the Gospel, & the poor base people understand it wise and learned, and hast revealed them to babes: even so, Father, because it so pleased thee. 22 Then he turned to his disciples, and said, All things are o Christ is our only mean to receive Gods mere eyes by. given me of my Father: and p Therefore We must esteem him as the father's 〈◊〉 hath taught us, & not according toman's mans judgement. no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father: neither who the Father is, save the q In Whom We see God as in his 〈◊〉 image. Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. 〈◊〉. 13. 16. 23 ¶ And he returned to his disciples, and said secretly, * Blessed (are) the eyes, which see that you se. Mat. 12. 〈◊〉. 24 For I tell you that many Prophets and 〈◊〉 12 28. Kings have desired to see those things, which you see, and have not seen (them:) and to hear those things, which you hear, and have not herded (them.) 25 ¶ * Then behold, a certain expounder of the Law stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do, to inherit eternal life. 26 And he said unto him, What is written in the Law? how readest thou? 27 And he answered, and said, * Thou shalt love Deut. 6. 1. thy Lord God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy thought, * and thy neighbour as Levi. 19 18. thy self. 28 Then he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. 29 But he willing to “ Or, to approve himself as just. justify himself, said unto jesus, Who r For they counted no man their neighbour, but their friend. is then my neighbour? 30 And jesus answered, and said, A certain man went down from jerusalem to jericho, and fallen among thieves, and they rob him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by s For so it seemed to man's judgement, although this Was so appointed by God's counsel and 〈◊〉 vidence. chance there came down a certain t He privily noteth the great 〈◊〉, Which was among this people & chief the governors. Priest that same way, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32 And likewise also a Levite, when he was come near to the place, went and looked (on (him,) and passed by on the other side. 33 Then a certain u This nation Was odious to the jews. Samaritan, as heiourneyed, came near unto him, and when he saw him, he had compassion on him. 34 And went to him, and bound up his wounds, and powered in oil and wine, and put him on his own beast, and brought him to an in, and made provision for him. 35 And on the moro we when he departed, he took 〈◊〉 x Which Was a 〈◊〉. pennies of slerling money. two pennies, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him, and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will recompense thee. 36 Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fallen among the thieves? 37 And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said jesus unto him, Go, y Help him that hath need of thee although thou know him not. and do thou likewise. 38 ¶ Now it came to pass as they went, that he entered into a certain town, and a certain woman named Martha, received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Marie, which also sat at jesus feet, and herded his preaching. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Master, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore, that she help me. 41 And jesus answered, and said unto her, Marinell than, Martha, thou carest, and art z For she forgot the principal, Which Was to hear God's word. troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needful, Marie hath chosen the good part, a It Was not mere that she shuldhave been drawn from so 〈◊〉 a thing, Whereunto she could not always have opportunity. which shall not be taken away from her. CHAP. XI. 2 He teacheth his disciples to pray. 14 He driveth 〈◊〉 a devil. 15 And rebuketh the blasphemous Pharisees. 28 He prefereth the spiritual cozenage. 29 They require signs and tokens. 37 He eateth with the Pharisee, and 〈◊〉 the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Scribes and hypocrites. 1 ANd so it was, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Master, teach us to pray, as john also taught his disciples. Mat. 6. 〈◊〉. 2 * And he said unto them, When you pray, say, Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name: Thy kingdom come: Let thy will be done even in earth, as (it is) in heaven. 3 Our daily bread give us a Or every day, or asmuch as is sufficient for this day. for the day. 4 And “ Or, 〈◊〉. forgive us our sins: for even we forgive every man that is indebted to us: And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. 5 ¶ Moreover he said unto them, b By this similitude he 〈◊〉 us that We ought not to be discouraged, if We obtain not incontinently that Which We demand. Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go to him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three 〈◊〉? 6 For a friend of mine is come “ Or, in passing by the Way. out of the way to me, and I have nothing to set before him. 7 And he within should answer, and say Trouble me not: the door is now shut: and my children are with me in bed: I can not rise and give them to thee. 8 I say unto you, though he would not arise and give him, because he is his friend, yet doubtless because of his “ Or, 〈◊〉. importunity, he would rise, and give him as many as he needed. 9 * And I say unto you, Ask, and it shallbe given Mat. 7. 7. and 21. 22. you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and Mark. 11. 24. it shallbe opened unto you. john. 14. 13. and 16. 12. 10 For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, finds: and to him that james 1. 10. knocketh, it shallbe opened. 11 * If a son shall ask bread of any of you that Mat 9 32. and 12. 21. is a father, will he give him a stone? or if (he ask) a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Mark 3. 20. 12 Or if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? 13 If you then which are evil, can give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give c The chiefest thing that We 〈◊〉 desire of God, is his holy spirit. the holy Ghost to them, that desire him? 14 ¶ Then he cast out a devil which was dumb: and when the devil was go out the dumb spoke, and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casts out devils through Beel-zebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others tempted him, seeking of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he knew their thoughts, and said unto Mat. 12. 25. to them, * Every kingdom divided against Mark. 3. 44. itself, shallbe desolate, and an house (divided) again an house, falls. 18 So if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand, because you say that I cast out devils through Beel-zebub? 19 If I through Eeel-zebub cast out devils, by whom do your d That is to say, your conjurers. children cast them out? Therefore shall they be your judges. 20 But if I by the e The finger of God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for that 〈◊〉 and power of God. And the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 and the Son is the holy 〈◊〉: for so 〈◊〉 doth interpret this place. finger of God cast out devils, doubtless the kingdom of God is come unto you. 21 When a strong man armed, keepeth his f The word signifieth, an entry 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be fore an house. palace, the things that he possesseth, are in “ Or, 〈◊〉. peace. 22 But when a stronger than he, cometh upon him, and over cometh him: he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 23 He that is not g They 〈◊〉 do not wholly apply 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 the kingdom of Satan, can not be counted to be on Christ, side but are his 〈◊〉: how much more is be 〈◊〉 him that 〈◊〉 open 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 with him as Satan doth? with me, is against me: and he that gathereth not with me, scattereth. 24 * When the uncleanness Spirit is go out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking h To the 〈◊〉 that he might work according to his malicious nature. rest: and when he finds none, he says, I will return unto mine house whence I came out. 25 And when he cometh, he finds it swept and i Moore 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 than it was afore. garnished. 26 Then k If by 〈◊〉 we turn back from God Satan hath greater power over us than he had before. goeth he, and taketh to him l He 〈◊〉 an infinite number jon. 2. 1. seven other spirits worse than himself: and they enter in, and devil there, * so the last state of Mat. 12. 43. that man is worse than the first. 27 ¶ And it came to pass as he said these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed Ebr. 6. 4. (is) the womb that bore thee, and the 1. Peter 2. 20. paps which thou haste sucked. 28 But he said, m Christ 〈◊〉 her a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for that she 〈◊〉 ted the chief 〈◊〉 see which 〈◊〉 due unto him: that was, that they are blessed in deed to whom he communicateth himself by this word. Yea, rather blessed (are) they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ¶ * And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is a wicked generation: they seek a sign, and there shall no sign be given them, but the sign of * jonas the Prophet. Mat. 12. 48. 30 For as jonas was a sign to the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to 〈◊〉 generation. 31 * The Queen of the South shall rise in judgement, with the men of this generation, and 〈◊〉 condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and becholde, a greater than Solomon (is) here. 32 The men of Nineue shall rise in judgement with this generation, and shall condemn 〈◊〉 King. 10 1. it: for they * repent at the preaching 2 〈◊〉. 9 1. of jonas: and behold, a greater than jonas (is) here. jon. 3. 5. 33 ¶ * Not man lighteth a candle, and putteth it in a privy place, neither under a bushel: but Chap. 〈◊〉. 16. on a candle stick, that they which come in, Mat. 5. 15. may see the light. Mark. 4. 21. 34 * “ Or, candle. The light of the body is the n 〈◊〉 it should guide and lead the body. eye: therefore Mat. 6. 22. when thine eye is o Without spot 〈◊〉 vice. single, then is thy whole body light: but if thy eye be evil, than thy body is dark. 35 Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee, be not darkness. 36 If therefore thy whole body (shallbe) light, having no part dark, then shall all be light even as when a candle doth light thee with the brightness. 37 ¶ And as he spoke, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down at table. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marveled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 * And the Lord said to him, In deed you Pharisees Mat. 23. 〈◊〉. make clean the out side of the cup, and of the platter: but the inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 You fools, did not he that made that which is without, make that which is with in also? 41 Therefore, p Christ here 〈◊〉 two things: first 〈◊〉 we come 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 meat and drink: and next that we 〈◊〉 part to the poorer for 〈◊〉 is the 〈◊〉 of the Law give alms of “ Or, of that that you nave. those things which are within, and behold, all things shallbe clean to you. 42 But woe (be) to you, Pharisees: for you tithe the mint and the rue, and all manner herbs, and pass over judgement and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and q He would not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 lest command meant 〈◊〉 all things were 〈◊〉 head: but taught them to stick to the 〈◊〉 and not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 ceremonies which 〈◊〉 quickly be 〈◊〉. not to have left the other undone. 43 * woe (be) to you, Pharisees: for you love the upper most seats in the Synagogues, and gretings in the markets. " 〈◊〉, that which is 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. 44 Woe (be) to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites: Chap. 20. 46. for you are as graves which r Whose 〈◊〉 and infection appear not suddenly. appear Mat. 23. 6. not, and the men that walk over them, perceive 〈◊〉. 12. 38. not. 45 ¶ * Then answered one of the expounders of the Law, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou puttest us to rebuke also. 46 And he said, Woe (be) to you also, you interpreters of the Law: for you lad men with burr dens grievous to be born, and you your selves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47 Woe (be) to you: for you s 〈◊〉 you 〈◊〉 in remembrance the 〈◊〉 deeds of your fathers. build the sepulchres of the Prophets, and your Fathers killed them. Act. 15. 10. 48 t You show yourselves as great 〈◊〉 as 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fathers, making men believe you honour GOD when you 〈◊〉 honour him. Truly you bear witness, and allow the deeds of your fathers: for they killed them, and you u They were more curious to build their 〈◊〉 ve 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 follow their 〈◊〉. build their sepulchres. 49 Therefore said the wisdom of God, I will sand them Prophets and Apostles, and of them they shall slay and “ Or, 〈◊〉 expel them. persecute. 50 That the blood of all the Prophets, shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this regeneration. 51 from the blood of * Abel unto the blood of * Zacharias, which was slain between 〈◊〉 altar and the Temple: verily I say unto you, it shallbe required of x Because they were culp able of the same 〈◊〉 that their ancestors were. this generation. 52 Woe (be) to you, interpreters of the Law: for you have y They hide and took away the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and true 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 ptures. taken away the key of knowledge: Gen. 4. 8. you entered not in yourselves, and then that 2, Chron. 24. 22. came in, you forbade. 52 And as he say de these things unto them, the Scribes and Pharisees began to urge him sore, and to provoke him to speak of 〈◊〉. 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch some thing of his mouth, whereby they might accuse him. CHAP, XII. 1 Christ commandeth to avoid hypocrisy. 4 That we should not fear man but God. 5 To confess his Name. 10 Blasphemy against the Spirit. 14 Not to pass our vocation. 15 Not to give ourselves to 〈◊〉 care of this life. 32 But to righteousness, alms, watching, patient, wisdom and concord. 1 IN * the mean time, there gathered together Mat. 16 〈◊〉. an innumerable multitude of people, 〈◊〉. 8. 14. so that they trod one another: and he began to say unto his disciples first, Take heed to yourselves of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 * For there is nothing covered, that shall 〈◊〉. 10. 26. not be revealed: neither hide, that shall not be Mark. 4 22. known. 3 Wherefore whatsoever you have spoken in darkness, it shallbe herded in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear, in secret places, shallbe preached on the a Openly that all men may hear. houses. 4 * And I say unto you, my friends, be 〈◊〉 afraid Mat. 10 28. of them that kill the body, and after that are not able to do any more. 5 But I will forewarn you, whom you shall fear: fear him which after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell: yea, I say unto you, him fear. 6 Are not five sparrows bought for two farthings, (and) yet not one of them is forgotten Chap. 9 26. before God? Mat 10. 32. 7 Yea, and all the hairs of your head are nom Mark 8. 38. bread: fear not therefore: you are of value then 2. 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉, many sparrows. 8 * Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man confess also before the Angels of God. 9 But he that shall deny me before men, shallbe denied before the Angels of God. 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shallbe forgiven him: Mat. 10. 29. but unto him that b He that shall resist against the word of God purposely, and against his 〈◊〉. shall blaspheme the holy Mark. 13 32. Ghost, it shall not be forgiven. 11 * And when they shall bring you unto the Synagogues, and unto the rulers and princes, take no c Be not so doubtful that you should be discouraged or destruct thought how, or what thing you shall answer, or what you shall speak. 12 For the holy Ghost shall teach you in the same “ Or, moment. hour, what you ought to say. 1. Cor. 6 1. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a d Christ chief came to be 〈◊〉, & not 〈◊〉 ding he 〈◊〉 the Christians to be judges and decide controversies betwixt their 〈◊〉. judge, or a divider over you? 15 Wherefore he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: e 〈◊〉 condemneth the arrogancy 〈◊〉 the rich worldlings who as though they had God locked up in their 〈◊〉 and barns, set their whole 〈◊〉 in their goods, not considering that God gave them life and also can take it away when 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. for though a man have abundance, (yet) his life standeth not in his riches. 16 And he put forth a parable unto them, saying, * The “ Or, country. ground of a certain rich man brought forth fruits plenteously. 17 Therefore he thought with himself, saying, Eecle 11. 19 What shall I do, because I have no (room,) where I may lay up my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do, I will pull down my barns, and build greater, and therein will I gather all my fruits, and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou haste much goods laid up for many years: live at ease, eat, drink, and take thy pastime. 20 But God said unto him, O fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul from thee: than whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? 21 So (is) he that gathereth riches to himself, and is not rich in f To depend one lie on his providence knowing that he hath enough for all. God. 22 And he spoke unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, * Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat: neither for your body, Mat. 6. 15. what you shall put on. 2. Peter. 5. 7. 23 The life is more than meat: and the body Psal. 55. 26. (more) then the raiment. 24 g He exhorteth us to cast our care on God, 〈◊〉 to submit ourselves to his 〈◊〉. Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap: which neither have store house nor barn, and (yet) God feedeth them: how much more are you better than fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought, can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If you then be not able to do the lest thing; why take you thought for the remnant? 27 h The liberality of God which 〈◊〉 in the herbs and flowers, surmounteth all that man can do by his riches or 〈◊〉. Consider the lilies how they grow: they labour not, neither spin they: yet I say unto you, that Solomon himself in all his royalty was not clothed like one of these. 28 If then God so cloth the grass which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven, how much more (will he cloth) you, o you of little faith? 29 Therefore ask not what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, neither “ Or, make discourses in the air. stand in doubt. 30 For all such things the people of the world seek for: and your Father knoweth that you have need of these things. 31 But rather seek you after the kingdom of God, i Which are but accessaries, and 〈◊〉 common as well to the wicked men as to the godly. and all these things shallbe ministered unto you. 32 Fear not, little flock: for it is your Father's pleasure, to give you the k Which is the 〈◊〉 thing that can be given, & therefore you can not want those things which are of less importance 1. Peter. 1, 13. kingdom. 33 ¶ * Sel that you have, and give alms: make Mat. 6. 20. you bags, which wax not old, a treasure that can never fail in heaven, where no thief cometh, neither moth corrupteth. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your hearts be also. 35 ¶ * Let your loins be l Be in a readiness to execute the charge which is committed unto you. gird about, and your lights burning. 36 And you yourselves like unto men that wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he cometh & knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. 37 Blessed (are) those servants, whom 〈◊〉 Lord when he cometh shall find waking: verily I say unto you, he will m Because they did use long garments, the 〈◊〉 was to gird or 〈◊〉 them up when they went about any business. gird himself about, and make them to sit down at table, and will come forth, and serve them. 38 And if he come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and shall 〈◊〉 them so, blessed are those servants. 39 * Now understand this, that if the good man Mat. 24. 43. of the house had known at what hour the Revela. 16. 〈◊〉. thief would have come, he would have watched, and would not have 〈◊〉 his house to be digged through. 40 Be you also prepared therefore: for the Son of man will come at an hour when you think not. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Master, tellest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who is a faithful steward, and wise, whom the master shall make ruler over his household, to give them their n The portion of 〈◊〉 every month was four 〈◊〉 of corn as Donatus writeth in Phormio. portion of meat in season? 43 Blessed (is) that servant, whom his master when he cometh, shall found so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But if that servant say in his heart, My master doth defer his coming, and shall be gin to smite the servants, and maidens, and to eat, and drink, and to be drunken. 46 The master of that servant will come in a day when he thinketh not, & at an hour when he is not ware of, and will cut him of, and give him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 ¶ And that servant that knew his masters will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many (stripes.) 48 But he that knew it not, and yet did commit things o Therefore ignorance is inexcusable. worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few (stripes:) for unto whom soever p To whom God hath given many graces. much is given, of him shall be much required, and to whom men much commit, the more of him will they ask. 49 ¶ I am come to put q The Gospel is as a burning fire most vehement, which maketh a change of things through all the world. fire on the earth, and what is my desire, if it be all r If there be great troubles & alterations upon the earth, which things come not by the propriety of the Gospel but through the wickedness of man. ready kindled? 50 Notwithstanding I must be s He compareth his death to baprisme. baptised with a baptism, and how am I grieved, till it be ended? 51 * Think you that I am come to give peace on Mat. 10. 34. earth? I tell you, nay, but rather debate. 52 For from hence forth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53 The Father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father: the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother: the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law, against her mother in law. 54 ¶ Then said he to the people, When you see a Mat. 15. 2. cloud rise out of the West, strait way you say, A shower cometh: and so it is. 55 And when (you see) the South wind blow, you say, that it will be hot: and it cometh to pass. 56 Hypocrites, you can discern the face of the the earth, and of the sky: but why discern you not this time? 57 Yea, and why judge you not of yourselves what is right? 58 ¶ * While thou goest with thy adversary Mat. 5. 25. to the ruler, as thou art in the way, give diligence in the way, that thou mayst be t Thought it be to thy 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 derance. delivered read from him, jest he bring thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the jailer, and the jailer cast thee into prison. 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the utmost mite. CHAP, XIII. 1 The cruelty of Pilate. 2 We ought not to condemn all to be wicked men which suffer. 3 Christ exhorteth to repentance. 11 He heals the crooked woman. 15 Answered to the master of the Synagogue 18 By divers similitudes he declareth what the kingdom of God is. 23 Also that the number of them which shall be saved, is small. 33 Finally he showeth that no worldly policy or force can let the work and counsel of God. 1 THere were certain men present at the same season, that showed him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had a He murdered them as they were 〈◊〉 & so their blood was mingled with the bioode of the beasts which were sacrificed. mingled with their own sacrifices. 2 And jesus answered, and said unto them, Sup pose you, that these Galileans were b For the jews took occasion hereby to condem them as most wicked men. greater sinners than all the (other) Galileans, because they have suffered such things? 3 I tell you, nay: but except c He warneth them rather to consider their own estate, then to 〈◊〉 other men's. you amend your lives, you shall all likewise perish. 4 Or think you that those eighteen, upon whom the tower in d Which tower 〈◊〉 by the river Siloe 〈◊〉 fish pool in 〈◊〉 Siloam fallen, and slew them, were “ Or, debtors. sinners above all men that dwell in jerusalem? 5 I tell you, nay: but except you amend your lives, you all shall likewise perish. 6 ¶ He spoke also this parable, A certain man had a fig tre planted in his vinyeard: and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 They said he to the dresser of his vinyeard, Behold, e By this similitude is declared the great 〈◊〉 that God useth toward sinners in looking for their amendment: but this delay availeth them nothing, when they still remain in their corruption. this three years have I come and sought fruit of this fig tre, and find none: f We see our state if we bring not for the fruit. cut it down: why keepeth it g For both it is 〈◊〉 itself, and doth hurt to the ground where it groweth. also the ground baren? 8 And he answered, and said unto him, Lord let it alone this year also, till I dig round about it, and dung it. 9 And if it bear fruit, (well:) if not, then after thou shalt cut it down. 10 ¶ And he taught in one of the Synagogues on the Sabbath day. 11 And behold, there was a woman which had a h Whom Satan had strooken with a disease, as the spirit of covetousness is that spirit, that maketh a man 〈◊〉. spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was i As they are whose sinews are shrunk. bowed together, and cold not lift up (herself) in any wise. 12 When jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said to her, Woman, thou art “ Or, set as liberty out of Satan, bands. loosed from thy disease. 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediate lie she was made straight again, and glorified God. 14 And the ruler of the Synagogue answered with indignation because that jesus had healed on the Sabbath (day,) and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day. 15 Then answered him the LORD, and said, Hypocrite, doth not eiche one of you on the Sabbath (day) loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to the water? 16 And ought not this daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo, eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day? 17 And when he said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: but all the people rejoicing at all the excellent things, that were done by him. 18 ¶ * Then said he, What is the k By these similitudes he showeth the increase, whereby God augmenteth his kingdom, contrary to all men's opinions kingdom Mat. 13. 31. of God like? or whereto shall I compare it? mat. 4. 31. 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew, and waxed a great tre, and the fowls of the heaven made nests in the branches thereof. Mat. 9 33. 20 ¶ And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken Mat, 6. 6. the kingdom of God? Mat. 7. 13. 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took, and hide in three pecks of flower, till all was leavened. 22 ¶ * And he went through all cities and towns, teaching, and journeying towards jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, (are there) few that shall be saved? And he said unto them 24 * l We must endeavour and cut of all impediments which may let us m He warneth the jews, that they deprive not themselves by their own negligence of that salvation, which was offered unto them. Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, & Mat. 7. 13. & 25. 41. shall not be able. Psal. 6. 13. 25 When the good man of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and you begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us, and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence you are, 26 ᵐ Then shall you begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27 * But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence you are: depart from me, all you workers of iniquity. Mat. 19 30. & 20 16 mat. 10. 31. 28 There shall be weeping & gnasshing of teeth when you shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and jacob, and all the Prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out at doors. 29 Then shall come (many) from the n The people which then were strangers. East, and from the West, and from the North, and from the South, and shall sit at table in the kingdom of God. 30 * And behold, o Christ cutteth of the vain confidence of the jews who glorified in that that God had choose them for his people: yet they obeyed him not according to his word. there are last, which shall be first, and there are first, which shall be last. 31 The same day there came certain Pharisees, and said unto him, Depart, and go hence: for Herode will kill thee. 32 Then said he unto them, Go you and tell that fox, Behold, I p neither the envy of the Pharisees, who would have put him in fear of Herode, nor yet any policy of man cold 〈◊〉 him from that office which God had enjoined him. cast out devils, & will heal still q Meaning a little while. to day, and to morrow, & the third day r By Christ's death we are made 〈◊〉 for ever. I shall be “ Or, make an end perfected. 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it can not be, that a Prophet s He noteth their malice, which by all means sought his death more than did the 〈◊〉, of whom they willed him to 〈◊〉. should perish out of Mat. 23 37. jerusalem. 34 * O jerusalem, jerusalem, which killest the Prophets, and stoned them that are sent to thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, as the hen gathered her brood under (her) wings, and you would not! 35 Behold, your t Christ 〈◊〉 war 〈◊〉 them of the 〈◊〉 of the Temple, and of their 〈◊〉 policy. house is left unto you desolate: and verily I tell you, you shall not see me until (the time) come that you shall say, u When your own conscience shall reprove you & can see you to confess that which you now deny, which shall be when you shall see me in my majesty. Blessed (is) he that cometh in the name of the Lord CHAP. XIIII. 1 jesus eateth with the Pharisee. 4 Heals the dropsy upon the Sabbath. 8 Teacheth to be lowly & to bid the poor to our table: 15 He telleth of the great supper. 28 He warneth them that will follow him, to lay their accounts before, what it will cost them. 34 The salt of the earth. 1 ANd it came to pass that when he was entered into the house of one of the chief Pharisees on the Sabbath (day,) to “ Or, take his refection. eat bread they watched him. 2 And behold, there was a certain man before him, which had the dropsy, 3 Then jesus answering, spoke unto the expoum dear of the Law, & Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath (day?) 4 And they held their place. Then he took him, and healed him, and let go, 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you (shall have) an ass, or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not strait way pull him out on the Sabbath day? 6 And they cold not answer him again to those things. 7 ¶ He spoke also a parable to the guests, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms, and said unto them, 8 a He reproveth their ambition, which desire to sit in the 〈◊〉 places. When thou shalt be bidden of any man to a wedding, set not thyself down in the chiefest place, jest a more honourable man than thou, be bidden of him, 9 And he that bade both him and thee, come and say to thee, Give this man room, and thou then begin with shame to take the lowest room. Prou. 〈◊〉. 7. 10 * But when thou art bidden, go & sit down in the lowest room, that when he that bade thee, cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, sit up hire: them shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at table with thee. 11 * For whosoever exalteth himself, shall be Chap. 18. 14. brought low, and he that humbleth himself, Mat. 23. 2. shall be exalted. 12 ¶ Then b Christ reprehedenth only the blind affection of man, which regardeth nothing but a woldelie recompense. said he also to him that had bidden him, * When thou make est a dinner or a supper, Prou. 3. 9 call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, ne tob. 4, 7. there thy kinsmen, nor the rich neighbours jest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor the maimed, the lame, (and) the blind, 14 And thou shalt be blessed, because they can not recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. 15 ¶ Now when one of them that sat at table, herded these things, he said unto him, Blessed (is) he that eateth bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he to him, * c He casts the jews in teeth With their ingratitude, which would not eat of those holy meats of God's word, which was presented unto them, and whereunto they were bid a 〈◊〉 me before. A certain man made Matt. 22. 2. a great supper, and bade many. Revel. 19 9 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come: for all things are now ready. 18 By they all with one (mind) began to make excuse: The first said unto him, I have bought a farm, and I must needs go out and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee, have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. 21 So that servant returned, and showed his master these things. Then was the good man of the house angry, and said to his servant, d Here is signified the calling of the Genules. Go out quickly into the places and streets of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 Then the master said to the servant, Go out into the e God will rather receive all the rascal people of the world to his banquet, them them which are unthankful. high ways, and hedges, and f This 〈◊〉 cometh of the feeling of the power of God's word after that his word hath been 〈◊〉. compel them to come in, that mine house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, that none of those men which were bidden, shall taste of my supper. 25 Now there went great multitudes with him and he turned and said unto them, 26 If any man come to me, and g That is, he that casts not of all affections and desires, which draw us from Christ. hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, & brethren, and sisters: yea, and his own life also, he can not be my disciple. 27 * And whosoever beareth not his cross, and Chap. 9 23. cometh after me, can not be my disciple. Matt. 10. 17. and. 16. 24. 28 For which of you minding to build a Mar. 8. 24. tower, sitteth not down before, and h He that will profess the Gospel, must diligently consider what his profession requireth, and not rashly to take in hand so great an enter prize: neither yet when he hath 〈◊〉 in hand, in 〈◊〉 case to 〈◊〉ke it. counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to perform it, 29 Jest that after he hath laid the foundation, and is notable to perform it, all that behold it, begin to mock him, 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was notable to make an end? 31 Or what King going to make war against another King, sitteth not down first, and taketh counsel, whether he be able with ten housand, to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32 Orels while he is yet a great way of he sendeth an embassage, and desireth conditions of peace. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that i He that is not persuaded to leave all at every hour to bestow himself frankly in God's service. forsaketh not all that he hath, he can not be my disciple. 24 * Salt is good: k If they that should season others, have lost it themselves, where should a man recover it? but if salt have lost his savour, where with shall it be “ Or, seasoned. salted? 35 It is neither meet for the land, nor yet for the Mat. 5. 13. dung hill, but men cast it out. He that hath Mar. 9 50. ears to hear, let him hear. CHAP. XU. 2 The Pharisees murmur because Christ receiveth sinners. 4 The loving mercy of God is openly set forth in the parable of the hundredth sheep. 7 joy in heaven for one sinner. 12 Of the prodigal son. 1 THen resorted unto him all the Publicans, and sinners, to hear him. 2 Therefore the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, He receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 Then spoke he this parable to them, saying, 4 * What man of you having an hundredth sheep, Matt. 18. 12, if he lose one of them, doth not leave ninety and nine in the wilderness, & go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders with joy. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me: for I have found my sheep, which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shallbe in heaven for one sinner that converteth, (more) then for ninety and nine a Which justify themselves, and know not their own faults. just men, which need none amendment of life. 8 Ether what woman having ten b The word is (drachma,) which is some what re in value then five pennies of old 〈◊〉 money and was equal with a Roman penny. pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends, and neighbours, saying, Rejoice with me: for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10 Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, for one sinner that converteth. 11 ¶ He said moreover, A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his Father, Father, give me the c This declareth that we 〈◊〉 not to desire to have our portion separate from God except we will joseall. portion of the goods that falls to me. So he divided unto them (his) substance. 13 So not long after, when the younger son had gathered altogether, he took his journey into a far country, and there he wasted his goods with d The Greek word signifieth so to waste all that a man 〈◊〉 nothing to himself. riotous living. 14 Now when he had spent all, there arose a great dearth throughout that land, and he began to be in necessity. 15 Then he went and clave to a citizen of that country, and he sent him to his, farm, to feed swine. 16 And he would feign have filled his belly with the husks, that the swine ate: e For no man had 〈◊〉 upon him, but no man gave (them) him. 17 Then he came to himself, and said, How many hired servants at my Fathers have bread enough, and I die for hunger? 18 I will rise and go to my father, and say unto him, Father, I have sinned against f That is, against God. heaven, and before thee. 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 So he arose and came to his Father, and when he was yet a g God 〈◊〉 us and heareth our groanings before we cry to him. great way of, his Father saw him, and had compassion, and ran and fallen on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the Son said unto him, h He was touched with the feeling of his sin and therefore was ashamed thereof, and heavy in heart. Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 Then the Father said to his servants, bring forth the best rob, and put it on him, & put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet, 23 And bring the fat calf, and kill him, and let us eat, and be merry. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again: and he was lost, but he is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now the i God reproveth the envy of such as grudge when God receiveth sinners to mercy Elder brother was in the field, & when he came and drew near to the house, he herded melody, and dancing, 26 And called one of his servants, and asked what those things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fated calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 Then he was angry: and would not go in: therefore came his Father out and entreated him. 29 But he answered and said to his Father, Lo these many years have I done thee service, neither brake I at any time thy commandment, & yet thou never gavest me a kid that I might make merry with my friends. 30 But when this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy goods with harlots, thou hast for his sake killed the fat calf. 31 And he said unto him, k Thy part, which art a 〈◊〉 is nothing diminished by that that Christ was all so killed for the Gentiles: for he accepteth not the person, but feedeth indifferently all them that be leave in him, with his body and blood to life everlasting. Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have, is thy. It was meet that we should make merry, & be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again: and he was lost, but he is found. CHAP. XVI. 1 Christ exhorteth his to wisdom and liberality by the example of the steward. 13 None can serve two masters 14 He reproveth the covetousness and hypocrisy of the Pharisees. 16 Of the end and force of the Law. 18 Of the holy state of marriage. 19 Of the rich and Lazarus. 1 ANd he said also unto his disciples, a Christ teacheth hereby, that like wise as he which is in authority & hath riches, if he get friends in his 〈◊〉, may be relieved in his 〈◊〉 so our liberality towards our neighbour shall stand usin such stead at the day of judgement that God will accept it as done unto him. There was a certain rich man, which hast a steward, and he was accused unto him, that he wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How (is it) that I hear this of thee? Give an accounts of thy stewardship: for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, what shall I do: for my master wiltake away from me the stewardeship? I can not dig, (and) to beg I am ashamed. 4 I know what I will do, that when I am put out of the stewardeship they may receive me into their houses. 5 Then called he every one of his master's debtors, & said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my master? 6 And he said, An hundredth measures of oil. And he said to him, Take thy writing, and sit down quickly, and writ 〈◊〉. 7 Then said he to another, How much owest thou? And he said, An hundredth measures of wheat. Then he said to him, Take thy writing, and writ four score. 8 And the Lord commended b God, who doth here represent the master of the house, doth rather commend the pro digal waste of his goods, & the libe ral giving of the same to the poor, than the straight keeping and hurding of them. the unjust steward, because he had done wisely. wherefore the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make you friends c That is, either wickedly got or wickedly kept or wickedly 〈◊〉 & hereby we be warned to suspect riches which for the most part are an occasion to their possessors of great wickedness with the riches of iniquity, that when you shall want, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in the lest, he is also faith full in much: and he that is unjust in the lest is unjust also in much. 11 If than you have not been faithful in d They which can not well bestow worldie goods, will bestow evil spiritual treasures: & therefore they ought not to be committed unto them. the wicked riches, who will trust you in the true (treasure?) 12 And if you have not been faithful in e As are riches & such like things which God hath given not for yourselves only, but to bestow upon others. another man's (goods,) who shall give you that which is f Christ calleth the gifts which he giveth unto us, ours. yours? 13 * Not servant can serve two masters: for either Mat. 6. 14. he shall hate the one, and love the other: or else he shall lean to the one, and despise the other. You can not serve God and riches. 14 All these things herded the Pharisees also which were covetous, and they g Because they judged no man happy, but those that were rich. mocked him. 15 Then he said unto them, You are they, which h Which love out ward appearance, & vain glory justify yourselves before men: but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is Mat. 11. 12. highly esteemed among men, is abomination in the sight of God. 16 * The Law and the Prophets (endured) until john: and since that time the kingdom of God is preached, & every man i Their zeal is so inflamed, that they follow the Gospel 〈◊〉 respect of world lie things. preasseth Mat. 5. 18. into it. Mat. 5. 32. 〈◊〉. 17 * Now it is more easy that heaven and earth 9 1. Cor. 7. 11. should pass away, than that one title of the Law should fall. 18 ¶ * Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that k This is, which is not lawfully divorced. is put away from her husband, committeth adultery. 19 ¶ There was a l By this story is declared what punishment they shall have, which live deliciously and neglect the poor. certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, & fared well and delicately every day. 20 Also there was a certain beggar named La zarus, which was laid at his gate full of sores 21 And desired to be refresh with the crumbs that fallen from the rich man's table: yea, and the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it was so that the beggar died, and was carried by in the Angels into m As the fathers in the old Law were said to be gathered 〈◊〉 the bosom of Abra ham, because they received the fruit of the same faith with him: so in the new 〈◊〉 we say: that the members of Christ are joined to their head or gathered unto him. Abraham's n Whereby is signified that most blessed life, which they that die in the faith that Abraham did, shall enjoy after this world bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in helin torments, he lift up his eyes, and saw Abraham a far of, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 Then he cried, and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and sand Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his o Christ describeth spiritual things by such manner 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as is most 〈◊〉 to our understan〈◊〉 our soules have neither fingers nor eyes, neither are they 〈◊〉 speak but the Lord as it were in a table painteth forth the state of the life to come, as out capacity is able to comprehend it. finger in water, & cool my tongue: for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, p In calling him 〈◊〉, he 〈◊〉 his vain boasting, who in his life vaunted himself to be the son ne of Abraham: warning us also hereby how little glorious title avail. Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy “ Or, good things pleasures, and like wise Lazarus “ Or, 〈◊〉 things. pains: now therefore is he comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 Besides all this, between you and us there is a great “ Or, swallowing 〈◊〉. gulf set, so that they which would go from hence to you, can not, neither can they come from thence to us. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore Father, that thou wouldest sand him to my Father's house, 28 [For I have five brethren] that he may testify unto them, jest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the q Which declareth that it is to late to be instructed by the dead, if in their life time they can not profit by the lively word of God. Prophets: let them r As faith cometh by God's word, so is it maintened by the same. So that neither we ought to look for Angels from heaven, or the dead to confirm us therein, but only the word of God is sufficient to life ever lasting. hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, Father Abraham: but if one came unto them from the dead, they will amend their lives. 31 Then he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rise from the deadagaine. CHAP. XVII. 2 Christ teacheth his disciples to avoid occasions of offence. 3 One to forgive another. 5 We ought to pray for the increase of faith. 6 He magnifieth the Virtue of faith, 10 And showeth the unability of man, 11 Heals ten jepers 20 Speaks of the latter days, and of the end of the world. 1 THen said he to the disciples, * It can not Mat. 18. 7. be avoided, but that offences will come, Mat. 9 42. but woe (be) to him by whom they come. 2 It were better for him that a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were cast into the sea, then that he should a That is, to turn him back from the knowledge of God, and his salvation. offend one of these little one's. 3 ¶ Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother trespass against thee rebuke him: and if he repent, forgive him. Mat. 18. 21. 4 * And though he sin against thee b That is, many times: for by a certain number he means an uncertain. seven times in day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, It repenteth me, thou shalt forgive him. 5 ¶ And the Apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. Mat. 17. 20. 6 And the Lord said, * If you had faith, (as much) as (is) c That is, if they had never so little of pure and 〈◊〉 faith. a grain of mustard seed, and should say unto this mulberry tre, d Meaning, they should do wondered and incre dible things. pluck thyself up by the roots, and plant thyself in the sea, it should even obey you. 7 ¶ Who is it also of you that having a servant ploughing or feeding cattle, would say unto him by and by, when he were come from the field, Go, and sit down at table? 8 And would not rather say to him, e Hereby is decla read that it is not enough to do a piece of our duty for a time, but also we must con 〈◊〉 to the end. Dress where with I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and droken, & afterward eat thou, and drink thou? 9 Doth he thank that servant, because he did that which was commanded unto him? I trow not. 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things, which are commanded you say, We are f For God receiveth nothing of us, whereby he should stand bound unto us. unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 11 ¶ And so it was when he went to jerusalem, that he passed through the mids of Samaria and 〈◊〉. 12 And as he entered into a certain town, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood a far of. 13 And they lift up their voices and said, jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw (them,) he said unto them, Levi 14. 2. * Go, show yourselves unto the g To whom 〈◊〉 did 〈◊〉 to judge of the 〈◊〉, Levi. 14 2: and hereby also the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have no occasion to grudge or murmute. Priests. And it came to pass, that as they went, they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice praised God, 16 And fallen down on his face at his feet, and gave him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And jesus answered, and said, Are there not ten cleansed? but where (are) the h He noteth here by their ingratitude, & that the greatest part ne glect the benefits of God. nine? 18 There are none found that returned to give God praise, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole. 20 ¶ And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come he answered them, and said, The kingdom of God cometh not i It can not be the by any outward show, or 〈◊〉, whereby 〈◊〉 might the rather be known. with observation. 21 neither shall men say, Lo here, or lo there: for behold the kingdom of God is “ Or, among you. k Ether by reason of the word of God, which is received by faith, or that the Messiah whom 〈◊〉 sought, as absent, is now present, even within their own doors, and yet they know 〈◊〉 not. within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when you shall desire to see l He speaketh of his first coming into the world. one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. 23 * Then they shall say to you, Behold here, or behold there: (but) go not thither, neither follow them. 24 For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one (part) under heaven, shines unto the other (part) under heaven, so shall the Son john 1 〈◊〉. of man be in his m Meaning his second coming wherein he shall appear in glory day. Mat. 24. 23. 25 Butt first must he suffer many things, and be 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 21. reproved of this generation. 26 * And as it was in the n When men contemned the judgement of God, where with they were before menaced. days of No, so shall it be in the days of the Son of man. Gen. 7. 5. mat. 24. 38. 〈◊〉. pet. 3. 20. 27 They ate, they drank, they married wives, and gave in marriage unto the day that No went into the Ark: and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 * Like wise also, as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold they planted, they built. 29 But in the day that Lot went out of Sodom Gen. 19 24. it reigned fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 30 After these (ensamples) shall it be in the day when the Son of man shallbe revealed. 31 At that day he that is upon the o We must forget that 〈◊〉 we have left behind us, to the end, that we may the better follow our heavenly vocation. house, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it out: & he that is in the field Gen. 19 26. like wise, let him not turn back to that he Cham 9 24 & 16. 25. left behind. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 39 〈◊〉. 8. 〈◊〉. 32 * Remember Lot's wife. 〈◊〉 12 35. 33 * Whosoever will seek to save his soul, shall loose it: and who soever shall loose it, p This 〈◊〉 death shall engender life everlasting. shall get it life. 34 * I tell you, in that 〈◊〉 there shallbe two in Matt. 24. 〈◊〉. one q He means that no band or conjunction is so straight that should stay us. bed: the one shallbe received, and the other shallbe left. 35 Two women shallbe grinding together: the one shallbe taken, and the other shallbe Mat. 24. 28. left. () Two shallbe in the field: one shall 〈◊〉 received, and another shallbe left. 36 And they answered, and said to him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, * r Nothing can hinder the faithful to be joined to their head 〈◊〉 Christ: for they shall gather unto him, as the ravening birds about a 〈◊〉. Wheresoever the body (is) thither will also the eagles resort. CHAP. XVIII. 2 By the example of the widow, and the Publican Christ teacheth how to pray. 15 By the example of children he exhorteth to humility. 18 Of the way to be saved and what things let. 29 The reward promised to his. 31 And of the cross. 1 ANd * he spoke also a parable unto them, Eccle. 18. 22. (to this end,) that they ought always to Rom. 12. 12. pray, and not to a The Greek word signifieth, not to shrink back as cowards do in war, or to give place in afflictions or dangers. wax faint, 〈◊〉. These 5. 17. 2 Saying, There was a judge in a certain city, which feared not God, neither reverenced man. 3 And there was a widow in that city, which came unto him, saying, “ Or, avenge me. Do me justice against mine b Who pleadeth against me. adversary. 4 And he would not for a time: but afterward he said with himself, Though I fear not God, nor reverence man, 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will do her right, jest at the last she come & make me weary. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge says. 7 Now shall not God avenge his elect, which cry day and night unto him, yea, though c And seem 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 their wrongs. he suffer long for them? 8 I tell you he will avenge them quickly: but when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 ¶ He spoke also this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were just, and despised other, 10 Two men went up into the Temple to pray the one a Pharisee, and the other a Publican. 11 The Pharisee d Whereby he declared his proud, and disdainful heart. stood and prayed thus with himself, O God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extorsioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this Publican. 12 I fast twice in the week: I give tithe of all that ever I possess. 13 But the Publican standing a far of, would not lift up so much as his e These were signs of an humble 〈◊〉 and lowly heart. eyes to heaven, but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful " Or, and not the other. to me a sinner. Chap. 14. 11. 14 I tell you, this man departed to his house Matth 〈◊〉. 12. justified, rather than the other: * for every Mat. 19 13. man that exalteth himself, shallbe brought 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 13. low, and he that humbleth himself? shallbe exalted. 15 ¶ * They brought unto him also f The word signifieth young 〈◊〉 king babes which they carried in their arms. babes, that he should touch them. And when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But jesus called g He means the nourtes or them that bore the babes, whom the Apostles rebuked. them unto him and said, Suffer the babes to come unto me, and forbidden them not: for of h He comprehendeth aswell them that are infants of age, as them all so, which are like unto infants in simplicity and plainness. such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, who soever receiveth not the kingdom of God as i Signifying that they 〈◊〉 to lay aside all malice and pride. a babe, he shall not enter therein. 18 * Then a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good master, what ought I to do, to inherit eternal life? Mat. 19 16. 19 And jesus said unto him, Why callest thou Mar. 10. 〈◊〉. me k Because commonly they abu said this word, jesus showeth him that he cold not confess him to be good except also he acknowledged that he was of God. good? none is good, save one, (even) God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Exod. 20. 13. * Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth. 22 Now when jesus heart that, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing. Sel all that ever thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me. 23 But when he herded those things, he was very heavy: for he was marvelous rich. 24 And when jesus saw him sorrowful, he said, With what difficulty shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God? 25 Surely it is easier for a “ Or, cable rope. camel to go through a needles eye, then for a rich man to enter in to the kingdom of God. 26 Then said they that herded it, And who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are unpossible with men, are l For he so governeth the hearts of his, that their riches do 〈◊〉 blind them. possible with God. 28 ¶ * Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee, 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto Mat. 19 27. you, there is no man that hath left house, or Mat. 〈◊〉. 28. parents, or brethren, or wife, or children for the kingdom of God's sake, 30 Which shall not receive m The little the a man 〈◊〉 which the grace of God, is an hundredth fold better them all the abundance that one can have without him: but the chief recompencé is in heaven. much more in this world, and in the world to come life everlasting. 31 ¶ * Then jesus took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to jeru salem, & all things shallbe fulfilled to the Son of man, that are written by the Prophets. 32 For he shallbe delivered unto the Gentiles and shallbe mocked, and shallbe spitefully entreated, Mat 20. 17. and shallbe spitted on. 〈◊〉. 10. 32. 33 And when they have scourged him, they will put him to death: but the third day he shall rise again. 34 But they understood none of these things, and this saying was hide from them, neither perceived thee things, which were spoken. 35 ¶ * And it came to pass, that as he was Mat. 20. 29. come near unto jericho, a certain blind man 〈◊〉. 10. 〈◊〉. sat by the way side begging. 36 And when he herded the people pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they said unto him, that jesus of Nazaret passed by. 38 Then he cried, saying, jesus the Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before, rebuked him, that he should hold his peace, but he cried much more, O n The people used to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 by t is Name, because they knew he i i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of the stock of 〈◊〉 avid, Psal. 〈◊〉. 11. Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him. 41 Saying, What will't thou that I do unto thee Act. 2. 〈◊〉. And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 Then immediately he received his sight, and followed him o He was mind full of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 received and also the people were moved thereby to glorify God. praising God: and all the people, when they saw (this,) gave praise to God CHAP. XIX. 2 Of Zaccheus 12 The ten pieces of money. 28 Christ rideth to jerusalem, and weepeth for it. 45 He chaseth out the merchants, 47 And his enemies seek to destroy him. 1 NOw when jesus entered & passed through jericho. 2 Behold, there was a man named Zaccheus, which (was) the chief receiver of the tribute and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see jesus, who he should be, & cold not for the press, because he was of a low stature. 4 Wherefore he ran before, and climbed up into a wild fig tre, that he might see him: for he should come that (way.) 5 And when jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, & said unto him, Zaccheus, come down at once: for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 Then he came down hastily, and received him joyfully, 7 And when all they saw it, they murmured, saying, that he was go in to lodge with a “ Or, a man of a wicked life. sinful man. 8 And Zaccheus stood forth, & said unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the half of my good I give to the poor: and if I have taken from Not 〈◊〉 this 〈◊〉, God 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 self free liberty either to choose or forsake as in Abraham's house Mar. 18. 11. any man by “ Or, false 〈◊〉. forged cavillation, I restore him four fold. 9 Then jesus said to him, This day is salvation come unto this a 〈◊〉 adoption was a sign that the whole family was received to mercy. house, forasmuch as he is also become the b To be the son of Abraham, is to be choose 〈◊〉 Rom. 9 8 to walk in the 〈◊〉 of the faith of Abraham, Rome 4. 12. to do the works of Abraham, john. 8. 19 by the which things we are most 〈◊〉 ssu read of life ever lafoy sting. son of Abraham. 10 * For the Son of man is come to seek, and to save that which was lost. 11 And while they herded these things, he con tinued and spoke aparable, because he was near to jerusalem, and because also they thought that the kingdom of God should shortly appear. 12 He said therefore, * A certain noble man went into c This was to declare to them that he must yet take great pains before his kingdom should be established. a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and (so) to come again 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten d This piece of money is called Mina, and the whole some mounteth about the value of 17. pound de, esteeming eve 〈◊〉 piece, about five nobles and seven pennies. pieces of money, and said unto Rom. 8. 29. them, e God will not that his graces remain idle with us. occupy till I come. 〈◊〉. 25. 14. 14 Now his citizens hated him, and sent an am bassage after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, when he was come f Whereby we learn that the second coming of our Saviour Christ shallbe more glorious, & excellent, than it doth now appear. again, and had received his kingdom, that he commanded the servants to be 〈◊〉 to him, to whom he gave his money, that he might know what every man had gained. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy piece hath increased ten pieces. 17 And he said unto him, Well, good servant: be cause thou hast been faithful in a very little thing, take thou authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, my piece hath increased five pieces. 19 And to the same he said, Be thou also (ruler) over five cities. 20 So the other came and said, Lord, behold thy piece, which I have laid up in a napkin. 21 For I feared thee, because thou art a straight man: thou takest up, that thou laidest not down, & reapest that thou didst not sow 22 Then he said unto him, Of thy own g They that suppress the gifts of God, & 〈◊〉 in idleness, are with out all excuse. mouth will I judge thee, o evil servant. Thou knewest that I am a straight man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow. 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming might have required it with vantage? 24 And he said to them that stood by, Take from him that piece, and give it him that hath ten pieces. 25 [And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pieces.] Chap. 8. 18. 26 * For I say unto you, that unto all them that matth. 13. 12. & 25. 29. have, it shallbe h He that faithfully bestoweth the graces of God shall have them increased: but they shallbe taken away 〈◊〉 him that is unprofitable, and useth them not to God's glory. given: and from him that hath mar. 4. 25. not, even that he hath, shallbe taken from him. 27 Moreover those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. 28 ¶ And when he had thus spoken, he went forth i Hereby we perceive the excellent constancy of 〈◊〉, who 〈◊〉 he did now fight against the terror of death, & God's judgement yet went before his fearful disciples and led the way to death. before, ascending up to jerusalem. 29 * And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage, and Bethania, besides the Mat. 21. 1. mount which is called (the mount) of olives, mar. 11. 1. he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go you to the town which is before (you, wherein, assoon as you are come, you shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat: loose him, and bring him (hither.) 31 k Christ preventeth such difficulties as might have troubled his 〈◊〉. And if any man ask you, why you loose (him,) thus shall you say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 So they that were sent, went their way and found it as he had said unto them. 33 And as they were losing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose you the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him 35 ¶ * So they brought him to jesus, and they cast Mat. 21. 7. their garments on the colt, and set jesus iohn 2. 4. thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clotheses in the way. 37 And when he was now come near to the going down of the mount of olives, the whole multitude of the disciples begun to rejoice, and to praise God with a loud voice, for all the great works that they had seen. 38 Saying, Blessed (be) the King that cometh in the Name of the Lord: l They wish that God may be appeased, & reconci led with men: & so by thy 〈◊〉 be glorified. peace in heaven, and glory in the highest (places.) 39 Then some of the Pharisees of the companies said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 But he answered, and said unto them, I tell you, that if these should hold their peace, the stones would cry. 41 ¶ * And when he was come near, he beheld Chap. 21 6. mat 24. 1. the city, and wept for it, mar 13. 1. 42 Saying, m Christ partly pitieth the City which was so her destruction and partly up braideth their malice which would not embrace Christ their Saviour, & therefore pronounceth greater punishment to jerusalem then to other cities, which had not received like graces. O if thou hadst even known at the lest in this thy day n Meaning Christ without whom there is no salvation, and with whom is all telicitie. those things, which (belong) unto thy peace: but now are they o Through thy own malice thovart blinded Isa. 56. 7. hide from thy eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thy enemies shall cast a trench about thee and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 44 And shall make thee even with the ground, and thy children which are in thee, and they shall not leave in thee a stone upon a stone, because thou knewest not the time of thy p And receivedst not the redeemer, which was sent 〈◊〉. visitation. 45 ¶ * He went also into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought, 46 Saying unto them, It is written, * Mine house is the house of prayer, * but you have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught “ Or in the day time. daily in the Temple. And mat. 21. 12. the high Priests & the Scribes, and the chief mar. 11. 17. of the people sought to destroy him. jere. 7. 11. 48 But they cold not find what they might do to him: for all the people q That is, were most attended to hear. hanged upon him when they herded him, CHAP. XX. 4 Christ stoppeth his adversaries mouths by 〈◊〉 question. 9 showeth their destruction by a parable. 22 〈◊〉 authority of princes. 27 The resurrection, & his divine power. 46 He reproveth the ambition of the Scribes. 1 ANd* it came to pass that on one of those Mat 21 23. days, as he taught the people in the Temple mar. 11. 27. , & preached the Gospel, the high Priests and the Scribes came upon him with the Elders, 2 And spoke unto him, saying, Tell us by what authority thou dost these things, or who is he that hath given 〈◊〉 this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing: tell me therefore: 4 The a By baptism he comprehendeth all john's ministery who bore witness 〈◊〉 Christ. baptism of john was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned within themselves, saying, If we shall say from heaven, he will say, Why then believed you him not? 6 But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that john was a Prophet. 7 Therefore they answered, that they cold not tell whence it (was.) 8 Then jesus said unto them, b By this means he made them ashamed and astonished. neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. 9 ¶ * Then began he to speak to the people Mat. 21. 33. this parable, * A certain man planted a c The jews were as 〈◊〉 and his own grafting. vinyeard, mar. 12. 1. 〈◊〉. 5. 1. and d God 〈◊〉 ted his people to the Governors and Priests. let it forth to housbandmen jer. 2. 〈◊〉. and went into a strange country, for a great season. 10 And at a time he sent a e He raised up 〈◊〉 servant to the house band men, that they should give him of the fruit of the vinyeard, but the husband men did beaten him, and sent him away empty. 11 Again he sent yet another servant: and they did beaten him, and fowl entreated him, and sent him away empty. 12 Moreover, he sent the third, and him they wounded, and cast out. 13 Then said the Lord of the vinyeard, What shall I do? I will sand my beloved son: it may be that they will do reverence, when they see him. 14 But when the husband men saw him, they reasoned with themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vinyeard, and killed him. What shall the Lord of the vinyeard therefore do unto them? 16 He will come and destroy these housbandmen, Psal. 117. 〈◊〉 & will give out his vinyeard to others. isa. 28. 16. But when they herded it, they said, God forbidden. act. 4. 11. 〈◊〉. 9 33. 1. pet. 2. 8. 17 ¶ And he beheld them, and said, What f For by it the building is joined together & made strong. meaneth this then that is written, * The stone that the builders refused; that is made the head of the corner? 18 g They that stumble and fall on Christ, thinking to oppress him, shallbe over thrown them selves & destroyed. Whosoever shall fail upon that stone, shallbe broken: and on whom soever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 Then the high Priests & the Scribes the same hour went about to lay hands on him: [but Mat. 22. 16. they feared the people] for they perceived mar. 12. 13. that he had spoken this parable against them. 20 * And they h They waited for a convenient time and place. watched (him,) and sent forth spies, which should 〈◊〉 themselves just men, to take him in his talk, and to deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest, and teachest right, neither dost thou accept man's person, but teachest the way of God truly. 22 Is it i They thought it unlawful to pay to a prince being an infidel, that which they were wont to pay to God in his Temple. lawful for us to give Cesar tribute or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto, Why tempt you me? 24 Show me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. 25 Then he said unto them, * k The duty which we own to princes, letteth nothing that which is due unto God. Given then unto Rom. 13. 7. Cesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God those which are Gods. 26 And they cold not reprove his saying before the people: but they marveled at his answer, and held their place. 27 * Then came to him certain of the Sadduces Mat. 22 〈◊〉. [which deny that there is any resurrection] mar. 12. 18. and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, * Moses written unto us, If Deu. 25. 5. any man's brother die having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take (his) wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 Now there were seven brethren, and the first took a wife, and he died without children. 30 And the second took the wife, and he died childeles. 31 Then the third took her: and so likewise the seven died, and left no children. 32 And last of all, the woman died also. 33 Therefore at the resurrection, whose wife of them shall she be? for seven had her to wife. 34 Then jesus answered, and said unto them, The l In this place he calleth all them 〈◊〉 of this world which remain in the same: or else 〈◊〉 should not seem to appertain to the 〈◊〉 of God, as that wicked monster pope 〈◊〉 taught against the manifest Scriptures. children of this world marry wives and are married. 55 But they which shallbe counted worthy to enjoy that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry wives, neither are married. 36 m Since marriage is ordained to maintain 〈◊〉 in crease man kind, when we shall be immortal, i shall not be in any use For they can die no more, for as much as they are equal unto the Angels, and are the Sons of God, n For although the wicked rise again, 〈◊〉 that life is but death and an eternal destru ction. since they are the children of the resurrection. 37 And that the dead shall rise again, even * Moses showed it besides the bush, when he said, The Lord (is) the God of Abraham, & Exod. 3. 6. the God of Isaac, and the God of jacob. 38 For he is not the God of the o Of them which are not, but of them which are. dead, but of them which live: p The immortality of the soul can not be separate from the resurrection of the body, whereof here Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. for all live unto him. 39 Then certain of the Pharisees answered and said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that, dared they not ask him any thing at all. 41 ¶ * Then said he unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? Matth. 22. 44. 42 And David himself says in the book of the Mark. 12. 35. Psalm, * The Lord said unto my Lord, sit at Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. my right hand, 43 Till I shall make thy enemies thy footstool. 44 Seeing David calleth him Lord, how is he then his q For the son is not Lord of his father, and 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 that Christ is God. son? 45 ¶ Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 * Beware of the Scribes, which desire to go in long robes, and love salutation in the markets, Chap. 11. 43. and the highest seats in the Synagogues, Mat. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. and the chief rooms at feasts: 〈◊〉. 12. 〈◊〉. 47 Which devour widows houses, even under a colour of long praying: these shall receive greater damnation. CHAP. XXI. 3 Christ the poor widow. 6 He forewarneth of the destruction of jerusalem. 8 Of false teachers. 9 Of the tokens and troubles to come. 27 Of the end of the world 37 And of his daily exercise. 1 ANd * as he behold, he saw the rich 〈◊〉. 12. 41. men, which cast their gifts into the treasury, 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow, which cast in thither two mites, 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. 4 a God esteemeth not the gift or alms by the 〈◊〉 titie or value, but by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 affection. For they all have of their superfluity cast into the offerings of God but she: of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. 5 * Now as some spoke of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones and with Chap. 19 43. “ Or, gifts. consecrat things, he said, Mat. 24. 1. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 1. 6 Are these the things that you look upon? the days will come wherein a stone shall not be left upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down. 7 Then they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign (shall) there (be) when these things shall come to pass? 8 * And he said, b Christ then 〈◊〉keth answer of that, which was more necessary for them, and not to the question they demanded. Take heed, that you be not deceived: for many will come in my Name, saying, I am (Christ,) and the time draweth near: follow you not them therefore. 9 And when you hear of wars and seditions be not afraid: for these things must first come, but the end followeth not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 * And great earthquakes shallbe in divers 〈◊〉. 24. 8. places, and hunger, and pestilence, and fearful Mar. 13. 9 things, and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute (you,) delivering you up to the Synagogues, and into prisons, and bring you before Kings and rulers for my Names sake. 13 And this shall turn to you, for a c This their 〈◊〉 france shall both be a greater confirmation to the Gospel, and also by their constancy the tyranny of their 〈◊〉 shall at length be manifest before God and man. testimonial. 14 * Lay it up therefore in your hearts, that you premeditate not, what you shall answer. 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, where against all your adversaries shall not be able to speak, nor d For though they were so impudent to resist, yet 〈◊〉 ever 〈◊〉 the victory. resist. 16 Yea, you shallbe betrayed also of your parents, Chap. 12. 12. and of your brethren, and kinsmen, and Mat. 10. 19 friends, and (some) of you 〈◊〉 they put to 〈◊〉. 13 〈◊〉. death. 17 And you shall be hated of all men for my Names sake. 18 * Yet there shall not one here of your heads perish. 〈◊〉. 10. 〈◊〉. 19 By your patience e That is live joy fully and blessed lie, 〈◊〉 under 〈◊〉 cross. possess your souls. 20 ¶ * And when you see jerusalem besieged with soldiers, then understand that the desolation thereof is near. Mat. 24. 15. Mark. 〈◊〉. 14. 21 Then let them which are in judea, flee to the Dan. 9 17. mountains: and let them which are in the mids thereof, depart out: and let not them that are in the country, enter therein. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, to fulfil all things that are written. 23 But woe (be) to them that be with child, and to them that give suck in those days: for there shallbe great distress in this land, and f God's wrath against this people shall appear by the calamities and plagues, wherewith he will punish them. wrath over this people, 24 And they shall fall on the edge of the sword, and shallbe led captive into all nations, & jerusalem shallbe trodden underfote of the Gentiles, until the g He means their 〈◊〉 to receive likewise their punishment 〈◊〉. time of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 * Then there shallbe signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars, and upon the earth trouble among the nations 〈◊〉 perplexity: 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 10. the sea and the water shall roar. Ezek. 32 7. 26 And men's hearts shall fail them for fear, Mat. 24. 29. and for looking after those things which shall 〈◊〉. 13. 24. come on the world: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man come in a cloud, with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: * for your h The effect of that redemption which jesus Christ hath purchased, shall then fully appear. redemption draweth near. Rom. 8. 23. 29 And he spoke to them a parable; Behold, the fig tre, and all trees. 30 When they now shoot forth, you seeing them, know of your own selves, that summer is then near. 31 So likewise you when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Verily I say unto you, Thy sage shall not i For all these things came within 50. years after. pass, till all (these) things be done. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 34 Take heed to yourselves, jest at any time your hearts be oppressed with 〈◊〉 and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and jest that day come on you at unwares. 35 For as a k To 〈◊〉 and entangle them, wheresoever they be in the world. snare shall it come on all them that devil on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray continually, “ Or, that you may be made worthy that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and that you may stand before the Son of man. 37 ¶ Now in the day time he taught in the Temple, and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called (the mount) of olives. 38 And all the people came in the morning to him, to hear him in the Temple. CHAP, XXII. 4 Conspiracy against Christ. 7 They 〈◊〉 Passeover. 19 They institution of the Lords supper. 24 They strive who shallbe greatest, and reproveth them. 42 He prayeth. upon the mount. 47 judas treason 54 They take him, and bring him to the high Priests house. 60 Peter 〈◊〉 him thrice, and yet repenteth. 67 Christ is brought before the Council, where he maketh ample confession 1 Now * the a The feast was so called, because they cold eat no leavened bread for the space of seven days: for so long the feast of the Passeover continued. feast of unleavened bread Mat. 26. 〈◊〉. drew near; which is called the Passeover. Mark. 14. 1. 2 And the high Priests & Scribes sought how they might kill him: for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into judas, who was called Iscariot, and was of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the high Priests and b Such as were appointed to keep the Temple captains, how he might betray him to them. 5 So they were c For they were in doubt what way to take before this occasion was offered. glad, and agreed to give him money. 6 And he consented, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them, when the people were away. 7 ¶ * Then came the day of unleavened bread Mat. 〈◊〉. 17. when the Passeover must be sacrificed. 〈◊〉. 14. 13. 8 And he sent Peter and john, saying, Go, and d According to God's commandment which was 〈◊〉 to offer it, and after to eat it. prepare us the Passeover, that we may eat it. 9 And they said to him, Where will't thou, that we prepare it? 10 Then he said unto them, Behold, when you be entered into the 〈◊〉, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water: follow him into the house that he entereth in. 11 And say unto the good man of the house, The Master says unto thee, Where is the lodging where I shall eat my Passeover with my disciples? 12 Then he shall show you a great high chamber Mat. 26. 〈◊〉. trimmed: there make it ready. Mark. 14. 18. 13 So they went and found as he had said unto them, and made ready the Passeover. 14 * And when the e Which was in the evening about 〈◊〉 twelve light, which time was appointed to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉. hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve Apostles with him. 15 Then he said unto them, I have earnestly desired to eat this Passeover with you before I suffer. 16 For I say unto you, f He means that this is the last time that he would he conversant with them as he was before, or so eat with them. Hence forth I will not eat of it any more, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among you. Mat. 26. 28. 18 〈◊〉 I say unto you, I will not drink of the Mark. 14. 22. fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God 1. Cor. 11 〈◊〉. become. 19 * And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, g The bread is a true sign, and an assured testimony that the body of 〈◊〉 Christ is given for the 〈◊〉 of our souls: likewise the wine signifieth that 〈◊〉 blood is 〈◊〉 drink to 〈◊〉 and quicken us 〈◊〉. This is my body, which is given for you: do this in the remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also after supper (he took) the cup, saying, This cup (is) the new h The sign of the new 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 established & 〈◊〉tified by Christ's blood. Testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 21 * Yet behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me, is with me at the table. john. 13. 18. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth as it is Psal 40. 11. * i 〈◊〉 the secret counsel of God, as Act. 4. 28. appointed: but 〈◊〉 (be) to that man, by whom he is betrayed. 23 Then they began to inquire among themselves which of them it should be, that should do that. Mat. 20. 25. 〈◊〉. 10. 42. 24 ¶ * And there arose also a strife among them, which of them should seem to be the greatest. 25 But he said unto them, The Kings of the Gen tiles reign over them, and they that bear rule over them, are called k Meaning that they have vain and 〈◊〉 titles 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, for 〈◊〉 as they are nothing less than their names do signify. Gracious Lords. 26 But you (shall) not (be) so: but let the greatest among you be as the 〈◊〉: and the chiefest as he that serveth. 27 For who is greater, he that sitteth at table, " Or, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? And I am among you as he that serveth. 〈◊〉. 19 28. 28 And you are they which have continued with me in my temptations, 29 Therefore I “ Or, leave by bequest. appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed to me. 30 * That you may l By these similitudes he declareth that they shallbe 〈◊〉 of his glory: for in heaven is neither 〈◊〉 nor drinking eat, and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on seats, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel. 1. Pet. 5. 8. 31 ¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, * Satan hath desired you, m Satan seeketh by all means to disquiet the church of Christ, to dispense it, and to shake it from the true faith. to wynow you, as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith a fail not: therefore when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. n It was sore shaken, but yet not not overthrow 〈◊〉 33 * And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee into prison, and to death. Mat. 26. 34. 34 But he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall Mark. 14. 30. not crow this day, before thou hast thrice john. 13. 38. denied that thou knewest me. Mat. 10. 9 35 ¶ And he said unto them, * When I sent you without bag, and scrip, and shoes, lacked you any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then he said to them, But now he that hath a bag, let him take it, and likewise a scrip: and he that hath none, let him sell his coat, and o By this he showeth then that they 〈◊〉 sustain great troubles and afflictions. buy a sword. 37 For I say unto you, That yet the same which is written, must be performed in me, * Even with the wicked was he numbered: for doubtless thoses things which (are written) of me, Isa. 53. 12. have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here are p They were yet so rude that they thought to have resisted With material Weapons, Where as Christ 〈◊〉 them of a spiritual fight, Wherein aswell their life as faith should be in danger. two sword. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 ¶ * And he came out, and went [as he was wont] to the mount of olives: and his disciples also followed him. 40 * And when he came to the place, he said to them, Pray, jest you enter into tentation. 41 And he gate himself from them, about a Mat. 26. 36. stones cast, and kneeled down, and prayed. Mark. 14. 32. 42 Saying, Father, if thou will't, take away this john. 18. 1. q Meaning, his death & passion. cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but Mat. 26. 41. thy be done. Mark. 14. 38. 43 And there appeared an Angel unto him from heaven, comforting him. 44 But being in an r The word signifieth that horror that Christ had conceived not only for fear of death, but of his father's judgement and Wrath against sin. agony, he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was like drops of blood, trickling down to the ground. 45 And he rose up from prayer, and came to (his) disciples, and found them sleeping for heaviness. 46 And he said unto them, Why sleep you? rise Mat. 26. 47. and pray, jest you enter into tentation. Mark. 14. 43. 47 ¶ * And while he yet spoke, behold a come john. 18. 3. panie, and he that was called judas one of the twelve, went before them, and came near unto to kiss him. 48 And jesus said unto him, judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 Now when they which were about him, saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with sword? 50 And one of them smote a servant of the high Priest, and struck of his right ear. 51 Then jesus answered, and said, Suffer (them) thus far: and he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 Then jesus said unto the high Priests, and captains of the Temple, and the Elders which were come to him, Be you come out as unto a thief with sword and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the Temple, you stretched not forth the hands against me: but this is your very hour, and the s For now God gave 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 whose ministers they Were, to execute his rage against him Which thing We see is governed by the providence of God. power of darkness. 54 ¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him to the high Priests house. And Peter followed a far of. 55 * And when they had kindled a fire in the mids of the hall, and were set down together, Peter also sat down among them. Mat 26. 54. 56 And a certain maid beheld him as he sat Mark. 14. 66. by the fire, and having well looked on him, john. 18. 26. said, This man was also with him. 57 But he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while, another man saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. But Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of an hour after a certain other affirmed, saying, Verily even this man was with him: for he is also a Galilean. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately while he yet spoke, the cock crew. 61 Then the Lord turned back, and looked upon Peter: and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, * Mat. 26. 34. Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny john. 13. 31. me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 ¶ And the men that held jesus, mocked him, and struck him. 64 And when they had blind folded him, they smote him on the face, and asked him, saying, t They skossed at him, because the people thought he Was a Prophet. prophecy who it is that smote thee. 65 And many other things blasphemously spoke they against him. 66 * And assoon as it was day, the Elders of Mat. 27. 1. the people, and the high Priests and the Scribes Mark. 15. 1. came together, and led him into their john. 18. 28. Council. 67 Saying, u They asked not to the end that the truth might be known, (for the thing was to manifest but for malice) they bore towards Christ. Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, you will not believe it. 68 And if also I ask you, you will not answer me, nor let me go. 69 x At his second coming. Hereafter shall the Son of man sit at the y As in the second place of honour & dignity. right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am. 71 Then said they, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have herded it of his own mouth. CHAP. XXIII. 1 jesus is brought before Pilate and Herode. 18 Of Barrabas. 26 Of Simon the Cyrenian. 27 The women make lamentation. 33 Christ crucified. 34 He prayeth for his enemies. 40 He converteth the these and many others at his death. 53 And is buried. Mat. 22. 〈◊〉. Mark. 12. 17. 1 THen * the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto a Who Was the chief governor, and had the examination of matters of life and death. 〈◊〉. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We have found this man perverting the people, and forbidding to pay tribute to Cesar, saying, That he is Christ a King. 3 * And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the Matth 27. 11. King of the jews? And he answered him, and Mark 15. 2. said, Thou saist it. john. 12. 〈◊〉. 4 Then said Pilate to the high Priests, and to the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 But they were the more fierce, saying, He moveth the people, teaching through out all judea, beginning at Galilee, even to this place. 6 Now when Pilate herded of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. 7 And when he knew that he was of Herodes jurisdiction, he b To rid his hands and to gratify He iode. sent him to Herode, which was also at jerusalem “ Or, at that time. in those days. 8 And when Herode saw jesus, he was exceedingly glad: for he was c Of a certain curiosity. desirous to see him of a long season, because he had herded many things of him, and trusted to have seen some “ Or, miracle. sign done by him. 9 Then questioned he with him of many things: but he answered him d For Christ came to defend himself, neither yet Would please the vain curiosirie of this tyrant. nothing. 10 The high Priests also and Scribes stood for the and accused him vehemently. 11 And Herode with his “ Or, band, or train. men of war, despised him, and mocked him, and arrayed him in e Communely, this Was a rob of honour, or excellency: but it Was given to Christ in mockage. “ Or, in bright colour. white, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 * And the same day Pilate and Herode were made friends together: for before they were enemies one to another. 13 ¶ Then Pilate called together the high Priests; and the rulers, and the people, 14 And said unto them, You have brought this man Mat. 27. 23. unto me, as one that perverted the people: Mat. 15. 14. and behold, I have examined him before john. 18. 38. & 19 4. you, and have found no fault in this man, of those things where of you accuse him: 15 Not, nor yet Herode: for I sent you to him: and lo, nothing worthy of death is done “ Or, by him. to him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and let him louse. 17 [For of f For the Romans had given such 〈◊〉 and liberties to the jews, Which Was but a tradition, and not according to the word of God. necessity he must have let one louse unto them at the feast.] 18 Then all the multitude cried at once, saying, Away with him, and deliver to us Barrabbas: 19 Which for a certain insurrection made in the city, and murder was cast in prison. 20 Then Pilate spoke again to them, willing to let jesus louse. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify, crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, But what evil hath he done? I find g The judge giveth 〈◊〉 With Christ, before he 〈◊〉 him, Whereby plainly appeareth jesusinnocencie. no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him and let him louse. 23 But they were instant with loud voices, and required that he might be crucified: and the voices of them and of the high Priests prevailed. 24 So Pilate gave sentence, that it should be as they required. 25 And he let louse unto them him that for insurrection and murder was cast into prison, whom they desired, and delivered jesus to do with him what they would. 26 ¶ * And as they led him away, they caught Matth. 27. 12. one Simon of Cyrene, coming out of the Mark. 15. 21. field, and on him they laid the cross, to bear it after jesus. 27 And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, which women bewailed and lamented him. 28 But jesus turned back unto them, and said, “ Or, Women of jerusalem. Daughters of jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For behold, the days will come, when men shall say, Blessed (are) the barren, and the women bes that never bore, and the paps which never gave suck. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, * Fall on us: and to the hills, Cover Isa. 2. 19 us. Hose. 10. 8. Revel. 6. 16. 31 * For if they do these things to a h If the innocent be thus handled, What shall the Wicked man be? grenetre, 1. Pet. 4. 17. what shallbe done to the dry? 32 * And there were two others, which were Matth. 27. 38. evil doers, led with him to be slain. Mark. 15. 27. john. 19 18. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called “ Or, the place of skulls. calvary, there they crucified him, and the evil doers: one at the right hand and the other at the left. 34 Then said jesus, Father, forgive them: for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots, 35 And the people stood, and beheld: and the rulers mocked him with them, saying, He saved others: let him save himself, if he be the Christ, the i Whom God hath before all others appointed to be the Messiah 〈◊〉 Wise the Scriptures calleth them the elect of God Whom be hath choose before all beginning to life everlasting. Choose of God. 36 The soldiers also mocked him, and came and offered him k Mixed With myrrh the and gall to hasten his death. vinegar, 37 And said, If thou be the King of the jews, save thyself. 38 And a superscription was also written over him, in l That the thing might be known to all nations, because these three languages Were most common. Greek lettres, and in Latin, and in Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39 ¶ And one of the evil doers, which were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answered, and rebuked him, saying, m The condemnation Which 〈◊〉 now sufferest, 〈◊〉 seth it thee 〈◊〉 to fear 〈◊〉 Fearest thou not God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 We are in deed righteously (here): for we receive things worthy of that we have done: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto jesus, Lord, remember me, when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 Then jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. 44 ¶ And it was about the n Which Was midday. sixt hour: and there was a darkness over all the land, until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the vail of the Temple rend through the mids. 46 And jesus cried with a loud voice, and said, * Father, into thy hands I commend Psal. 30. 6. my spirit. And when he thus had said, He gave up the ghost. 47 ¶ Now when the “ Or, Captain. o The 〈◊〉 Captain who had charge over an hundredth men. Centurion saw what was done, he glorisied God, saying, Of a surety this man was just. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things, which were done, smote their breasts, and returned, 49 And all his acquaintance stood a far of, and the women that followed him from Galilee, beholding these things. 50 ¶ * And behold, there was a man named Mat. 27. 〈◊〉. joseph, which was a counsellor, a good man Mark. 15. 43. and a just. john. 19 38. 51 He did not consent to the counsel and deed of them, (which was) of Arimathea; a city of the jews: who also himself “ Or, had embraced p He looked for the redeemer by whom all should be restored. waited for the kingdom of God. 52 He went unto Pilate, and asked the body of jesus, 53 And took it down, and wrapped it in a linen clot, and laid it in a tomb hewn out of a rock, where in was never man yet laid. 54 And that day was the q when men pray pared all 〈◊〉 ready for the feast. Preparation, and the Sabbath r That is, began the same evening. drew on. 55 And the women also that followed after, which came with him from Galilee, beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned and prepared odores, & ointmens', and rested the Sabbath (day) according to the commandment. CHAP. XXIIII. 1 The women come to the grave. 13. Christ appeareth unto the two disciples that go toward Emmaus. 36 He stan death in the mids of his disciples, and openeth their understanding in the Scriptures. 47 He giveth them a charge 51. He ascendeth up to heaven. 52 His disciples worship him. 53 And of their daily exercise. 1 NOw the * a 〈◊〉 was the first day after the first Sabbath of the feast. first (day) of the week early in 〈◊〉. 2. 〈◊〉 Mark 16. 1. the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, john. 20. 1. and brought the odores, which they had prepared, and certain (women) with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, 3 And went in, but found not the body of the Lord jesus. 4 And it came to pass, that as they were amazed there at, behold, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in form of men. two men suddenly stood by them in shining vestures. 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why seek you him that liveth, among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember * how Chap. 9 21. he spoke unto you, when he was yet in Mat. 17. 23. Galilee, Mark. 1. 31. 7 Saying, that the son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the remnant. 10 Now it was Marie Magdalene and joanna, and Marie the (mother) of james, and other women with them, which told these things unto the Apostles. 11 But their words seemed unto them, as a feigned thing, neither believed they them. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre, and looked in, and saw the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 ¶ * And behold, two of them went that same Mat. 16. 12. day to a town which was from jerusalem about c which is about seven miles and an half. three score furlongs; called Emmaus. 14 And they d Hereby appeareth that they had faith, although it was weak. talked together of all these things that were done. 15 And it came to pass, as they communed together, & reasoned, that jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes e This declareth that we can neither see nor under stand till God open our eyes. were held, that they cold not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that you have one to another as you walk, and are sad? 18 And the one [named Cleophas] answered and said unto him, Artthou only a f For the thing was so 〈◊〉 that all 〈◊〉 might have known it. stranger in jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass therein in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Of jesus of Nazaret, which was a Prophet, mighty in deed and inworde before God, and all the people, 20 And how the high Priests, and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we g They understood not yet what was the deliverance that jesus Christ purchased for us, but looked for some worldly prospe 〈◊〉. trusted that it had been he that should have delivered Israel, and as touching all these things, to day is the third day, that they were done. 22 Yea, and certain women among us made us astonished, which came early unto the sepulchre. 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of Angels, which said that he was alive. 24 Therefore certain of them which were with us, went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said, but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, h 〈◊〉 is reproved. O fools and slow of heart to believe all that the Prophets have spoken, 26 ought not Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into his glory? 27 And he began at i Christ only is the interpreter of the Scriptures for both the beginning and end thereof direct us to him, because he is the Saviour that promised. Moses, and at all the Prophets, and interpreted unto them in all the Scriptures the things which were (written) of him. 28 And they drew near unto the town, which they went to, but he k Because Christ did both shut their eyes and open them, he would keep them in 〈◊〉 till his time came to ma 〈◊〉 himself unto them. made as though he would have go further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is towards night, and the day is far spent. So he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at table with them, he took the bread, l According 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which manner of praying before meals they use to this day. and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened, and they knew him: but he was taken out of their sight. 32 And they said between themselves, Did not our hearts burn with in us, while he talked with us by the way, and when he opened to us the Scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to jerusalem, and found the Eleven gathered together, & them that were with them, 34 Which said, The Lord is risen in deed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 Then they told what things (were) done in the way, and how he was known of them in m So soon as he began to break bread. breaking of bread. 36 ¶ * And as they spoke these things, jesus himself stood in the mids of them, and said unto them, Peace (be) to you. Mar. 16. 14. 37 But they were abashed and afraid, supposing john. 20. 19 that they had seen a spirit. 38 Then he said unto them, Why are you troubled? and wherefore do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold mine hands and my feet: for it is I myself: handle me, and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them (his) hands and feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have you here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honey comb, 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words, which I spoke unto you while I was yet with you, that all must be fulfilled which are written of me in the Law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus is it written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead the third day, 47 And that repentance, and remission of sins should be preached in his Name among all nations, beginning at jerusalem. 48 Now you are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I will sand the * promise of my john. 15. 〈◊〉. Father upon you: but tarry you in the city of Act. 1. 4. jerusalem, n 〈◊〉 was till 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the holy Ghost was sent from heaven. until you be endued with power from an high. 50 afterward he led them out into Bethania, and lift up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, that as he blessed them, * he departed from them, and was carried up into heaven. Mark. 16. 19, Act. 1. 9 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to jerusalem with great joy, 53 And were continually in the Temple, praising, and lauding God, Amen. THE HOLY GOSPEL of jesus Christ, according to john. CHAP. I 1 14. 17. The divinity, humanity, and office of jesus Christ 15 The testimony of john. 39 The calling of Andrew. Peter. etc. 1 IN “ Or, before the beginning. the beginning was the word, and the word was with a Christ is God before all time. God & that word was God. 2 The same was b The Son is of the same substance with the Father. in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by it, and c No creature was made with out Christ. without it was made nothing that was made. 4 In it was d whereby all things are quickened and preserved. life, & the life was the e The life of man is more excellent then of any other creature, because it is joined with light and understanding. light of men. 5 And the light shines in f Man's mind is full of darkness because of the corruption thereof. the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 ¶ * There was a man sent from God, whose name (was) john. Mat. 3. 1. Mar. 1. 4. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness Luke. 3. 3 of the light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that light, but (was sent) to bear witness of the light. 9 That was the true light, which lighteth every Ebr 1 4. man that “ Or, are born. cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was * made by him: & the world g Because they did not worship him as their God knew him not. Rom. 1. 21. 11 He came unto h To the Israelltes who were his peculiar people. his own, and his own received Act. 14 15. him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them he give i Meaning a privilege, or dignity. power to be the sons of God, (even) to them that believe in his Name, 13 Which are born not of blood, nor of the Mat. 1. 16. will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of Luke. 2. 7. God. Mat. 17 2 14 * And the word was made k He was fotmed and made man by the operation of the holy Ghost without the operation of mar. flesh, and 2. Peter. 1. 17. dwelled among us, [and we* saw the glory thereof, Colos. 1. 19 &. 2 9 as the glory of the only begotten (Son ne) “ Or, proceeding from the Father. of the Father] * full of grace and truth. 15 ¶ john bare witness of him, and cried, saying This was he of whom I said, He that cometh after me, is preferred before me: for he was “ Or, more excellent than 1. before me. 16 And of his fullness have all we received, and l Moore abundant grace then by Moses. grace for grace. 17 For the Law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by jesus Christ. 1. Tim. 6. 16. 18 * Not man hath seen God at any time: the 1. john. 4. 12. only begotten Son, which is in the m Meaning be is most dear, and straictly joined to his Father, not only in love, but also in 〈◊〉 and union. bosom of the Father, he hath n And so 〈◊〉 that before was invisible, was made, as it were visible in Christ, Act. 〈◊〉, 25. declared him. 19 ¶ Then this is the record of john, when the jews sent Priests & Levites from jerusalem, to ask him, Who art thou? 20 And he confessed and denied not, and said plainly, I* am not the Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the o Whom they looked for to be such one as Moses Was. Prophet? And he answered, No. 22 Then said they unto him, Who art thou that we may give an answer to them that sent us? what 〈◊〉 thou of thyself? 23 He said, I * am the voice of him that crieth Deut. 18. 15. Isa. 40. 3. in the wilderness, Make strait the way of mat. 3. 3 the Lord, as said the Prophet Esaias. luk. 3. 4. 24 Now they which were sent, were of the Pharisees. 25 And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not the Christ neither Elias, nor the Prophet? 26 john answered them, saying, I baptise with water: but there is one among you, whom you know not. 27 * He it is that cometh after me, which is Mat. 3. 11. preferred before me, whose shoe latchet I Mat. 1. 7. luk. 3. 16. am not worthy unlose. Act. 1. 5. & 11. 16. & 19 4. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond jordan, where john did baptise. 29 ¶ The next day john seethe jesus coming unto him, & says, Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the p signifying the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 is the fountain of all sins & there with all other sins. sin of the world. 30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man, which is preferred before me: for he was before me. 31 And I known q That is, by sight but only by the revelatio of God. him not: but because he should be declared to Israel, therefore am I come, baptizing with water. 32 So john bore record, saying, I saw * the Mat. 3. 16. Spirit come down from heave, like a dove, mar. 1. 10. and it abode upon him. Luk. 3. 22. 33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptise with water, he said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit come down and tarry still on him, that is he which baptizeth with the r Who giveth the virtue and effect to baptism, accomplishing that thing waich is thereby represented. holy Gost. 34 And I saw, and bore record that this is the Son of God. 35 ¶ The next day, john stood again, and two of his disciples: 36 And he beheld jesus walking by, and said, Behold the s He alludeth to the 〈◊〉 lamb, which was a figure of Christ. lamb of God. 37 And the two disciples herded him speak, & followed jesus. 38 Then jesus turned about, and saw them follow, & said unto them, What seek you? And they said unto him, Rabbi [which is to say by interpretation, Master] t Or where is thy lodging? or whither goest thou? For he dwelled in 〈◊〉, and was there as a 〈◊〉. where dwellest thou? 39 He said unto them, Come, andse. They came & saw where he dwelled, & abode with him that day: for it was about the u That was two hours before night. tenth hour. 40 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two which had herded x How john said that jesus was the lamb of God. it of john, and that followed him. 41 The same found his brother Simon first, and said unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is by interpretation, “ Or, the Anointed. the Christ. 42 And he brought him to jesus. And jesus beheld him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, “ Or, Petrus. a stone. 43 ¶ The day following, jesus would go into Galilee, & found Philippe, and said unto him Follow me. 44 ¶ Now Philippe was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philippe found Nathanael, and said unto him, We have found him, of whom * Moses Gen. 49. 10. did writ in the Law, and the * Prophets', Deut. 18. 18. jesus of Nazaret the son of joseph. Isa. 42. 4 10. 45. 8. 〈◊〉. 23. 5. 46 Then Nathanael said unto him, Can there eze. 34 25. & 37 24 dan. 9 24. any y Those things which are 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉, are eslemed and preferred of God: & those things which the world prefereth, God abhorreth. good thing come out of Nazaret? Philippe said to him, Come, and se. 47 jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said of him, Behold, in deed an Israelite, in whom is no guile. 48 Nathanael said unto him, Whence knewest thou me? jesus answered, and said unto him, Before that Philippe called thee, when thou wast under the fig tre, I saw thee. 49 Nathanael answered, & said unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God: thou art the King of Israel. 50 jesus answered, and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tre, “ Or, thou believest. believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. 51 And he said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, hereafter shall you see heaven z Christ openeth the heavens, that we may have access to God, and maketh us fellows to the Angels open, and the Angels of God * ascending, and descending upon the Son of man. Gen. 28. 12. CHAP. II 8 Christ turneth the water into wine. 14 He driveth the byers, and sellers out of the Temple. 19 He forewarneth his death and resurrection. 23 He converteth many, and distrusteth man. 1 ANd the third day, was there a marriage in Cana (a town) of Galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. 2 And jesus was called also, and his disciples unto the marriage. 3 Now when the wine failed, the mother of jesus said unto him, They have no wine. 4 jesus said unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother said unto the servants, Whatsoever he says unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there, six waterpottes of stone, after the manner of the a Who used 〈◊〉 washings to purify themselves Which superstition Hebion the heretic would have brought into the Church and now the papists have received it. purifying of the jews, containing two or three “ Or, measures. b Whereof every one contained 15. gallons. firkins a piece. 7 And jesus said unto them, Fill the waterpottes with water. Then they filled them up to the brim. 8 Then he said unto them, Draw out now & bear unto the “ Or, steward. governor of the feast. So they bore it. 9 Now when the governor of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, [for he knew not whence it was: but the servants, which drew the water, knew] the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And said unto him, All men at the beginning set forth good wine, & when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: (but) thou hast kept back the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of “ Or, signs. miracles did jesus in Cana (at own) of Galilee, and showed for the his glory: and his disciples believed on him. 12 After that he went down into Capernaum he and his mother and his “ Or, cousins. brethren, and his disciples: but they continued not many days there. 13 For the jews Passeover was at hand. There fore jesus went up to jerusalem. 14 * And he found in the Temple those that Mat. 21. 〈◊〉. sold oxen, and sheep, and doves, and changers mar. 11. 17. of money, sitting (there.) luk. 19 46. 15 Then he made a scourge of small cords, & drove them all out of the Temple with the sheep, and oxen and powered out the changers money, and overthrew the tables, 16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence: make not my Father's house, an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered, that it was Psal. 6 written, * The c This affection was so burning in him, that it surmounted and swallowed up all the others. zeal of thy house hath eaten me up. 18 Then answered the jews, and said unto him What “ Or, miracle. sign showest thou unto us, that thou dost these things? 19 jesus answered and said unto them, * Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise Mat. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 27. 40. it up again. 〈◊〉. 14. 18. & 15. 29. 20 Then said the jews, Forty and six years was this Temple a building, and will't thou rear it up in three days. 21 But he spoke of the temple of his d Christ's body might justly be called the temple, because the fullness of the God 〈◊〉 Welleth in it corporally, Collos. 2. 9 body. 22 assoon therefore as he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he thus said unto them: and they believed the Scripture, and the word which jesus had said. 23 Now when he was at jerusalem at the Passeover in the feast, many believed in his Name, when they saw his miracles which he did 24 But jesus e For he took not then for true disciples, as he knew by their inward thoughts, what religion soever they did pretend outwardly. did not commit himself unto them because he knew them all, 25 And had no need that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. CHAP. III 3 Christ instructeth Nichodemus in the regeneration. 15 Of faith. 16 Of the love of God towards the word. 23 The doctrine and baptism of john. 28 And the witness that he beareth of Christ. 1 THere was now a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. 2 He came to jesus by night, and said unto him Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man cold do these miracles that thou dost, except God were with him. 3 jesus answered, and said unto him, Verily, verily I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he can not a To entre therein. see the b Which thing is to be assembled and incorporate into the Church of God. kingdom of God. 4 Nichodemus said unto him. How can a man be born which is old? can he enter into his mother's womb again, and be born? 5 jesus answered, Verily, verily I say unto thee except that a man be born of c Which is the spiritual water where the holy Ghost doth wash us into newness of life. water and of the Spirit, he can not enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh, is flesh: and that that is born of the Spirit, is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said to thee, You must be born again. 8 The d As the power of God is manifest by the moving of the air, so is it in changing & renewing us, although the manner be hide from us. wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou he arrest the sound there of, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whether it goeth: so is every man that is born of the Spirit. 9 Nicodemus answered, & said unto him, How can these things be? 10 jesus answered, and said unto him, Art thou a teacher of Israel, and e Although he was excellently learned, yet knew he not those things which the very babes in Christ's 〈◊〉 ought to know. knowest no these things? 11 Verily, verily I say unto thee, we speak that we f We may not teach our own inventions. knew, & testify, that we have seen but you g He reproveth him, for that men do teach things which they 〈◊〉 not, & yet others believe them. but Christ teacheth things most certeineand known, & men will not 〈◊〉 his doctrine. receive not our witness. 12 If when I tell you h which was after a common & gross manner. earthly things, you believe not, how should you believe, if I shall tell you of heavenly things? 13 For no man ascendeth up to heaven, but he that hath descended from heaven, the Son of man which is in i By reason of the union of his God head with his man hood. heaven. 14 * And as Moses lift up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be k His power must be manifest which is not yet known. lift up, Nom. 21. 9 15 That whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 * For God so loved the world, that he hath given his only begotten Son, that whosoever 1. john. 4. 9 believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 * For God sent not his Son into the world Chap. 9 〈◊〉 and 12. 47. that he should l The contempt of Christ, and the sins of the wicked condemn them yet Christ as a just judge giveth sentence against the reprobate. condemn the world, but that the m Not only the jews, but whosoever should be leave in him. world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth in him, shall not be condemned: but he that believeth not, is condemned already, because he believeth not in the Name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 * And this in the n The cause and matter of condemnation. condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds Chap. 1. 9 were evil. 20 For every man that evil doth, hateth the light, neither cometh to light, jest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doth o In walking roundly, and sin cerely. truth, cometh to the light, that his deeds might be made manifest, that they are wrought “ Or, in God. p As they do which set God only before their eyes, & follow the rule of his word. according to God. 22 ¶ After these things, came jesus and his disciples into the “ Or, territory. land of judea, & there tarried with them, and * baptised. 23 And john also baptised in Enon besides Salim, because there was much water there: Chap. 4. 1. and they came, and were baptised. 24 For john was not yet cast into prison. 25 Then there arose a question between john's disciples and the jews, about q That is, how they might be made clean, before God, which the washings under the law did represent. purifying. 26 And they came unto john, & said unto him, Rabbi, r They wereled with ambition fearing left their master shuldhave lost his fame. he that was with thee beyond jordan, Chap. 1. 17. to whom * thou barest witness, behold, he baptised, and all men come to him. 27 john answered, and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Chap. 1. 20. 28 You yourselves are my witnesses, that * I said, s No man ought to usurpeaniething further than God giveth him. I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him. 29 He that hath the bride, is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly, because of the bridegrooms voice. This my joy therefore is fulfilled. 30 He must t And be exalted and 〈◊〉 esteemed as his servant. increase, but I (must) decrease. 31 He that is come from on high, is above all: he that is of the u The minister compared to Christ is but earth. earth, is of the earth, and speaketh of the earth: he that is come from heaven, is above all. 32 And what he hath seen and herded, that he testifieth: but no man receiveth his testimony. 33 He that hath received his testimony, hath Rom. 3. 4. sealed that* God is true. 34 For he whom God hath sent, speaketh the words of God: for God giveth (him) not the Spirit by x For unto Christ was given the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of all grace, that we might 〈◊〉 of him as of the only fountain. measure. 35 The Father loveth the Son, and hath * given all things into his hand. 36 * He that believeth in the Son, hath ever 〈◊〉. 10. 26. lasting life, and he that obeyeth not the Son, Abac 2 4. shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth 1. john. 5. 10. on him. CHAP. four 1 The communication of Christ with the woman of 〈◊〉. 34 His zeal toward his Father and his harvest. 39 The conversion of the Samaritans, 45 And 〈◊〉. 47 How he heals the ruler's son. 1 NOw when the Lord knew, how the Pharisees had herded, that jesus made and baptised modisciples than john, 2 [Though jesus himself baptised not: but his disciples.] 3 He a To give place to their rage. left judea, and departed again into Galilee. 4 And he must needs go through Samaria. 5 Then came he to a city of Samaria called “ Or, 〈◊〉. Gen 33. 19 & 48. 22. Sychar, near unto the possession that* jacob gave to his son joseph. ios. 24. 32. 6 And there was Jacob'S well. jesus then wearied in the journey, sat b Even weary as he was. thus on the well: it was about the c Which was midday. sixt hour. 7 There came a woman of Samaria to draw water. jesus said unto her, Give me drink. 8 For his disciples, were go away into the city, to buy meat. 9 Then said the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it, that thou being a jew, ask est drink of me, which am a woman of d For the jews esteemed the 〈◊〉 as wicked, and profane. 〈◊〉 For the jews meddle not with the Samaritans. 10 jesus answerest and said unto her, If thou knewest the e Meaning of 〈◊〉 self 〈◊〉 his Father had sent to convert this woman. gift of God, and who it is that says to thee, Give me drink, thou wouldest have ask est of him, and he would have given thee f Which is the jove of God in his Son powered into our hearts by the holy Ghost unto eucrlasting life. Rome 5. 5. “ Or, the 〈◊〉 water. water of life. 11 The woman said unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that water of life? 12 Art thou greater than our Father, jacob, which gave us the well, and he himself drank 1. joh. 3. 5. thereof, and his children, and his cattle? 13 jesus answered, & said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water, shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the g Of the spiritual grace, water that I shall give him, shall never be more h He shall never be dried up 〈◊〉 destitute. a thirst: but the water that I shall give him, shallbe in him a well of water, springing up into everlasting life. 15 The woman said unto him, Sir, give me of that water, that I may no thirst, neither come hither to draw. 16 jesus said unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. 17 The woman answered, and said I have no husband. jesus said to her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband. 18 For thou hast had five husbands, and he whom thou now hast, is not thy husband that saidst thou truly. 19 The woman said unto him, Sir, I i Till she was lively touched with her faults, she mocked and 〈◊〉 not hear Christ. see that thou art a Prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, & you say, that in* jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. Deut. 12. 6. 21 jesus said unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when you shall neither in this mountain, nor at jerusalem worship the Father. 22 You worship that which ye* know not: we 2. king. 17. 〈◊〉. worship that which we know: for salvation is of the jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit, and truth: for the Father requireth even such to worship him. 24 * God is a k God being of a spiritual nature 〈◊〉 spiritual service, and agreeable to his nature. Spirit, and they that worship him 2. Corin. 3. 〈◊〉. must worship him in spirit and truth. 25 The woman said unto him, I know well that Messiah shall come, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 jesus said unto her, I am he, that speak unto thee. 27 ¶ And upon that came his disciples, and marveled that he talketh with a woman: yet no man said unto him, What ask est thou? or why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman than left her waterpot, and went her way into the City, and said to the men. 29 Come, see a man which hath told me all things that ever I did: is not he the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the City, and came unto him. 31 ¶ In the mean while, the disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat, that you know not of. 33 Then said the disciples between themselves Hath any man brought him meat? 34 jesus said unto them, l There is nothing, that I hunger for more, or wherein I take greater pleasure. My meat is that I may do the will of him that sent me, and finish his work. 35 Say not you, There are yet four months, and (then) cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, & look on the regions 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 37. * for they are white already unto harvest. Luke. 10. 2. 36 And he that reapeth, receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal, that both he that soweth, and he that reapeth, might m Without 〈◊〉 the one at the others 〈◊〉. rejoice together. 37 For herein is the “ Or, 〈◊〉. saying 〈◊〉 that one soweth and another reapeth. 38 I sent you to reap that, whereon you bestowed no labour: n Meaning, the 〈◊〉. other men laboured, and you are entered into their labours. 39 Now many of the Samaritans of that city o The 〈◊〉 showed them selves willing to receive his doctrine who being but strangers and skarsely knowing Christ, are a condemnation to the jews, and all others, which neglect God's word when it is offered. believed in him, for the saying of the woman which testified, He hath told me all things that ever I did. 40 Then when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him, that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days, 41 And many more p 〈◊〉 is had the right and true faith. believed because of his own word. 42 And they said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have herded him ourselves, and know that this is in deed the Christ the Saviour of the world. 43 ¶ So two days after he departed thence, and went into Galilee. 44 For jesus himself had* testified that a 〈◊〉. 13. 〈◊〉. Prophet hath none honour in q Here by his own country he means jerusalem, and the country about. his own Mar. 6 4. country. Luke. 4. 24. 45 Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him, which had seen all the things that he did at jerusalem at the feast: for they went also unto the feast. 46 And jesus came again into* Cana a (town) Chap. 2. 1. of Galilee, where he had made of water wine. And there was a certain r The word signifieth royal or one of the king's court 〈◊〉 it seemeth, that he was one of Herod's court, who was in great estimation with Herode, whom the people called king, ruler, whose son was sick at Capernaum. 47 When he herded that jesus was come out of judea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would “ Or, come. go down, & heal his son: for he was even ready to dye. 48 Then said jesus unto him, Except you see signs and wonders, you will not believe. 49 The ruler said unto him, Sir, go down before my son dye. 〈◊〉. 6. 14. 50 jesus said unto him, Go thy way, thy son liveth: and the man believed the word that jesus had spoken unto him, and went his way. 51 And as he was now “ Or, 〈◊〉. going down, his servants met him, saying, Thy son liveth. 52 Then inquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Y Easter-Day the seventh hour the fever left him. 53 Then the father knew, that it was the same hour in the which jesus, had said unto him, Thy son liveth. And he believed, and all his household. 54 This second miracle did jesus again, after he was come out of judea into Galilee. CHAP. V. 8 He heals the man that was sick eight and thirty years. 10 The jews accuse him. 19 Christ answereth for himself, and reproveth them. 32 Showing by the testimo nigh of his Father. 33. Of john. 36 Of his works, 39 And of the Scriptures who he is. 1 AFter* that, there was a feast of the jews levit. 〈◊〉. 2. and jesus went up to jerusalem. 〈◊〉. 16. 1. 2 And there is at jerusalem by “ Or, the 〈◊〉 market. the place of the sheep, a a Where the sheep were washed, that should be sa 〈◊〉. pool called in Hebrew b Which signifieth the house of pouring 〈◊〉 because the water ran 〈◊〉 by conduits. Bethesda, having five porches: 3 In the which lay a great multitude of sick folk, of blind, halt, and withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an Angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever than first, after the stirring of the water, stepped in, was made whole of what soever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there which had be ne diseased eight and thirty years. 6 When jesus saw him lie, and knew that he now long time had been diseased he said unto him, Will't thou be made whole? 7 The sick man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. 8 jesus said unto him, Rise: c This was, to the end that the miracle might be so evident, that no man cold speak against it. take up thy bed, and walk. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: & the same day was the Sabbath. 10 The jews therefore said to him that was jer. 17. 22. made whole; It is the Sabbath (day:) * it is not lawful for thee to carry thy bed. 11 He answered them, He that made me whole, he said unto me, Take up thy head, and walk. 12 Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk? 13 And he that was healed, knew not who it was: for jesus had conveyed himself away from the multitude that was in that place. 14 And after that, jesus found him in the Temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art 〈◊〉 whole, d The 〈◊〉 that we endure, are 〈◊〉 ments for our sins. sin no more, jest a worse thing come unto thee. 15 ¶ The man departed, and told the jews that it was jesus, which had made him whole 16 And therefore the jews did persecute jesus, & sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the Sabbath (day.) 17 But jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 Therefore the jews sought the more to kill him: not only because he had broken the Exod. 4. 22. Sabbath: but said also that God was e That is, proper and 〈◊〉 to him alone, his f It was 〈◊〉 for all Israel 〈◊〉 call God their Fairfield ther. Father, But because Christ did 〈◊〉 to himself, that he had power over all things, and wrought as his Fairfield there did, they gathered that Christ did not 〈◊〉 ma 〈◊〉 himself the Son of God, but also equal 〈◊〉 him. and made himself equal with God. 19 Then answered jesus, and said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, save that he seethe the Father do: for whatsoever things he doth, the same things doth the Son also. 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and g That is, he doth communicate with him, having the same power and the same wil showeth him all things, whatsoever he himself doth, and he will show him greater works than these, that you should marvel. 21 For likewise as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them, so the Son quickencth whom he wil 22 For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all h 〈◊〉 giving him power and rule over all. judgement unto the Son. 23 Because that almen should honour the Son ne, as they honour the Father: he that honoureth not the Son, the same honoureth not the Father, which hath sent him. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation, but hath passed from death unto life. 25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, the hour shall come, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of GOD: and they that i They that receive it by faith. hear it, shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in k To communicate it with us. himself, so like wise hath he given to the Son to have life in himself. 27 And hath given him power also to execute l That is to govern and 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. judgement, in that he is the Son of man. 28 Marvel not at this: forth hour shall come in the which all that are in the graves, shall hear his voice. 29 And they shall come forth, * that have Mat. 25. 41. done good, unto the resurrection of 〈◊〉: but they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of condemnation. 30 I can do nothing of mine own self: as I hear, I judge: and my judgement is just, because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father who hath sent me. 31 If I * should bear witness of my life, my witness Chap. 8. 14. were not m Christ had respect to their weakness, that heard him, and 〈◊〉 said his own witness should not be 〈◊〉. true. 〈◊〉. 3. 17. 32 There is another that beareth witness of me, and I know that the witness, which he beareth of me, is true. 33 * You sent unto john, and he bore witness unto the truth. 34 But I receive not the record of man: nevertheless these things I say, that you might Chap. 1. 27. be saved. 35 He was a burning, and a shining “ Or, lamp. candle and you would for a n But you 〈◊〉 him quickly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not persevere. season have 〈◊〉 in his light. 36 But I have greater witness than the witness of john: for the works which the Father that hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father sent me. 37 And the * Father himself, which hath Mat. 3. 17. and 17. 5. sent me, o In the Law and Prophets. beareth witness of me. You have not Deut. 4. 12. herded his voice at any time, * neither have you seen his shape. 38 And his word have you not abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him you believe not. 39 * Search the Scriptures: for in them you think Act. 17. 11. to have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me. 40 But you will not come to me, that you might have life. 41 I receive not praise of men. 42 But I know you, that you have not the love of God in you. 43 I am come in my Father's Name, and you receive me not: if p The people are more ready to receive false prophets, than jesus Christ. another shall come in his own name, him will you receive. 44 How can you believe, which q Vain glory is a great let for a man to come to God. receive * honour one of another, and seek not the honour Chap. 12. 43. that cometh of God alone! Gen. 3. 15. and, 22. 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 10. 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to my Deut. 18 15. Father: there is one that r As Moses shall accuse them trust in him: so they shall have no greater enemies at the day of iud gement, than the virgin Marie and the Saints, upon whom now they call: but whosoever doth accuse. Christ and their own 〈◊〉 shall condemn the reprobat. accuseth you, (even) Moses, in whom you trust. 46 For had you believed Moses, you would have believed me: * for he written of me. 47 But if you believe not his writings, how shall you believe my words! CHAP. VI 10 jesus feedeth five thousand men with five loaves and two fish. 15 He departeth away, that they should not make him King. 26 He reproveth the fleshly hearers of his word. 41 The carnal are offended at him. 63 The flesh profiteth not. 1 AFter these things, jesus went his way over Chap. VI the a Called the lake of Gennesareth. sea of Galilee, (or) of b 〈◊〉, Fethsaida, and Capernaum, were on this side the 〈◊〉, in 〈◊〉 of Galilee: but it 〈◊〉 here said that he went over because there were divers crikes and turnings, over the which men ferried. Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles, which he did on them that were diseased. 3 Then jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples. 4 Now the Passeover, a * feast of the jews, was near. 5 * Then jesus lift up (his) eyes, and seeing that a great multitude came unto him, he said unto Philippe, Whence shall we buy bread, that these might eat? Levi. 23. 2. 6 [And this he said to prove him: for he him Deut. 16. 1. self knew what he would do.] Mat. 14. 16. Mark. 6 38. 7 Philippe answered him, c This sum 〈◊〉 mounteth to about five pound sterling. Two hundredth penny Luke. 9 13. worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little. 8 Then said unto him one of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 9 There is a little boy here, which hath five barley loaves, & two fish: but what are they among so 〈◊〉? 10 And jesus said, Make the people sit down. [Now there was much grass in that place] Then the men sat down in number, about five thousand. 11 And jesus took the bread, and d Prayer and 〈◊〉 do sanctify our meats where with we are nourished. gave thanks, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down: and likewise of the fish as much as they would. 12 And when they were satisfied, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the broken meat which remains, that e The abundante store of God's gifts 〈◊〉 not to make us prodigal to waste them. nothing be lost. 13 Then they gathered it together, and filled twelve baskets with the broken meat of the five barley loaves, which remains unto them that had eaten. 14 Then the men when they had seen the miracle that jesus did, said. This is of a truth the Prophet that should come into the world. 15 When jesus therefore perceived that they would come, and take him to make him a f They imagined an 〈◊〉 king doom without the testimony of God's word, so that by this means his spiritual kingdom should have 〈◊〉 abolished. King, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. 16 ¶ When even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea. 17 * And entered into a ship, and went g Over a corner of the lake. over the sea towards Capernaum: and now it was Mat. 14. 25. dark, and jesus was not come to them. Mark. 6. 47. 18 * And the sea arose with a great wind that blewe. 19 And when they had rowed about five and twenty, or thirty h Whereof eight make a mile. furlongs, they saw jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near unto the ship: so they were afraid. 20 But he said unto them, It is I: be not afraid. 21 Then willingly they received him into the ship, and the ship was by and by at the land, whether they went. 22 ¶ The day following, the people which stood on the other side of the sea, saw that there was none other ship there, save that one, where into his disciples were entered, & that jesus went not with his disciples in the ship, but that his disciples were go i Wherefore it 〈◊〉 needs followe that Christ passed miraculously. alone. 23 And that there came other ships from Tiberias nereunto the place where they ate the bread, after the Lord had given thanks. 24 Now when the people saw that jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for jesus. 25 And when they had found him on the k This was not strait over the lake from side to side, but over a crike, or arm of the lake which saved much labour to them that should have go about by land. other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? 26 jesus answered them, and said, Verily, verily I say unto you, you seek me not, because you saw the miracles, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for the meat that l Which nourisheth and augmen 〈◊〉 our faith. endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give Chap. 1 32. unto you: for him hath * God the Father Matt. 3. 17. & 17. 3. m For when he appointed him to be the Mediator, he set his mark and seal in him to be the only one to reconcile God and man together. sealed. 1. john. 3. 23. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the n Such as be acceptable unto God. works of God? 29 jesus answered, and said unto them, * This is the work of God, that you believe in him, whom he hath sent. 30 They said therefore unto him, What sign showest thou then, that we may see it, and believe thee? what dost thou work? 31 * Our fathers did eat Manna in the desert, as Exod. 16. 14. it is * written, He gave them bread from heaven Nomb 11. 7. to eat. Psal. 77 24. Wisd. 16. 20. 32 Then jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, o He compareth Moses with the Father, and manna with Christ, who feedeth us in to everlasting life. Moses gave you not bread from heaven, but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 1. Cor. 10. 3. 34 Then they said unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me, shall not hunger, 〈◊〉. 24. 29. and * he that believeth in me, shall p He shall never want spiritual nourishment. never thrust. 36 But I said unto you, that you also have seen me, and believe not. 37 All q God doth regenerate his elect and causeth them to obey the Gospel. that the Father giveth me, shall come to me: and him that cometh to me, I cast not away. 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but his will which hath sent me. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me, I should loose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day, 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every man which seethe the Son, and believeth in him, should have everlasting life: & I will raise him up at the last day. 41 The jews than murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread, which is come down from heaven. 42 And they said, * Is not this jesus the son Mat. 13. 55. of joseph, whose father & mother we know how then says he, I came down from heaven? 43 jesus then answered, and said unto them, murmur not among yourselves. 44 Not man can r That is, or believe in me. come to me, except the Father which hath sent me, s By lightening his heart with his holy Spirit. Isa. 54. 13. draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. 45 It is written in the * Prophets', And they shallbe all taught of God. Every man therefore jerem. 31. 33. that hath herded, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me, Mat. 〈◊〉 27. 46 * Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. 47 Verily, verily I say unto you, He that believeth in me, hath everlasting life. Exod. 16. 15. 48 I am the bread of life. 49 * Your fathers did eat Manna in the wilderness, t Then there 〈◊〉 no food that can nourish our souls, but jesus Christ. and are dead. 50 This is the bread, which cometh down from heaven, that he which eateth of it, should not dye. 51 I am the u Which give life to the world. living bread, which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. 52 Then the jews strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us (his) flesh to eat? 53 Then jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, you have x Where Christ is not, there death reigneth. no life in you. 54 Whosoever* eateth my flesh, and drinketh 1. Cor. 11. 27. my blood, hath eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55 For my flesh is meat in deed, and my blood is drink in deed. 56 He y As our bodies are sustained with meat and drink: so are our souls nourished with the body, & blood of jesus Christ. that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, z To eat the flesh of Christ and drink his blood is to devil in Christ and to have Christ dwelling in us. dwelleth in me, and I in him. 57 As the living Father hath sent me, so live I by the Father, and he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. 58 This is the bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers have eat Manna, & are dead. He that eateth of 〈◊〉 bread, shall live for ever. 59 These things spoke he in the Synagogue as he taught in Capernaum. 60 Many therefore of his disciples [when they herded this] said, This is an hard saying: who can a That is, understand it. hear it? 61 But jesus knowing in himself, that his disci bless murmured at this, said unto them, Doth this offend you? 62 (What) then if you should see the Son of man b He means not that his humanity descended 〈◊〉 heaven: but he speaketh touching the union of both natures, 〈◊〉 buting to the one that which 〈◊〉 to the other ascend up * where he was before? Chap. 3. 13. 63 It is the Spirit that quickeneth: the flesh c To wit, if it be separate from the Spirit, 〈◊〉 of it hath the force for it cometh of the power of the Spirit that the flesh of Christ giveth us life. profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, are spirit and life. 64 But there are some of you that believe not: for jesus knew from the beginning, which they were that believed not, and who should betray him. 65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it be given unto him of my Father. 66 From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said jesus to the twelve, Will you also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Master to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of d Then without Christ there is but death: for his word only lea death us to life. eternal life: 69 And we believe and know that thou art the Christ the Son of the living God. 70 jesus answered them, Have not 〈◊〉 * chosen you Mat. 16. 16 twelve and e Although your number be small yet shall you be diminished. one of you is a devil? 71 Now he spoke it of judas Iscariot thee (son) of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, though he was one of the twelve. CHAP. VII. 6 jesus reproveth the ambition of his cousins. 12 There are divers opinions of him among the people. 17 He showeth how to know the truth. 20 The injury they do unto him. 47 The 〈◊〉 ebuke the officers because they have not taken him, 52 And chide with Nicode muss for taking his part. 1 AFter these things, jesus walked in Galilee and would not walk in judea: for the jews sought to kill him. Levi. 23. 〈◊〉. 2 Now the jews * a At 〈◊〉 is feast they dwelled 〈◊〉 days in the tents, which put them in 〈◊〉 ce, that they had no city here per manent, but that they must seek one to come. feast of the Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, depart hence, and go into judea, that thy disciples may see thy works that thou dost. 4 For there is no man that doth any thing secretly, and he himself seeketh to be “ Or, manifest. famous. If thou dost these things, show thyself to the world. 5 For as yet his brethren believed not in him. 6 Then jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always ready. 7 The world can not hate you: but me it hateth b why the world hateth Christ. because I testify of it, that the works there of are evil. 8 Go you up unto this feast: I will c Christ doth not utterly deny that he would go to the feast, but signifieth that as yet he was not fully determined not goup yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet fulfilled 9 ¶ These things he said unto them, and abode still in Galilee. 10 But assoon as his brethren were 〈◊〉 up them went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as (it were) privily. 11 Then the jews sought him at the feest, and said, Where is he? 12 And much murmuring was there of him among the people. Some said, He is a good man: other said, Nay: but be deceiveth the people. 13 How be it no man spoke openly of him for fear of the d These were the heads of the people who did 〈◊〉 Christ. jews. 14 Now when half the feast was done, jesus went up into the Temple and taught. 15 And the jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man the “ Or, letters. Scriptures, seeing that he never learned. 16 jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not e In that, that he is man only. mine, but his that sent me. 17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. 18 He f By this mark we may know whither the doctrine be of God, or of man. that speaketh of himself, seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no g Nothing conter 〈◊〉 or untrue. unrighteousness is in him. 19 * Did not Moses give you a Law, and (yet) none of you keepeth the Law? * Why go you Exod. 24. 3. about to kill me? Chap. 5. 18. 20 The h Who did not know the 〈◊〉 of the Scribes. people answered, and said, Thou hast a devil: who goeth about to kill thee? 21 jesus answered, and said to them, I have done one work, and you all i Because I did it on the Sabbath day. marvel. 22 * Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision, [not because it is of Moses, but of the Levi. 12. 3. * father's] and you on the Sabbath (day) circumcise Gen. 17. 10. a man. 23 If a man on the Sabbath receive circumcision, that the Law of Moses should not be broken, be you angry with me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the Sabbath (day?) 〈◊〉. 1. 16. 24 * judge not according to the appearance, but 〈◊〉 righteous judgement. 25 ¶ Then said some of them of jerusalem, is not this he, whom they go about to kill? 26 And behold, he speaketh “ Or, freely. openly, & they say nothing to him: do the rulers know in deed that this is the very Christ? 27 How beit we knew this man whence he is but when the Christ cometh, no man shall know whence he is. 28 ¶ Then cried jesus in the Temple as he taught saying, You k He speaketh this, as it were scornfully. both know me, and know whence I am: yet am I not come of myself, but he that sent me, is true, whom you know not. 29 But I know him: for I am of him, and he hath sent me. 30 Then they sought to take him, but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was nor yet come. 31 Now many of the people l They were well minded to hear him: which preparation is here called (although 〈◊〉) faith. believed in him, and said, When the Christ cometh, will he do momiracles then this man hath done? 32 The Pharisees herded that the people murmured these things of him, and the Pharisees, and high Priests sent officers to take him. 33 Then said jesus unto them, Yet am I m He showeth unto them that they have no power over him till the time come that his Father hath ordained. a little while with you, and then go I unto him that sent me. 34 * You shall seek me, and shall not find (me,) & Chap. 13. 35. where I “ Or, shallbe. am, can you not come. 35 Then said the jews amongs themselves, Wither will he go, that we shall not find him? Will he go unto them that are “ Greek, dispersion dispersed among the n Among the 〈◊〉 which were scattered here and there among the Gentiles. Grecians, and teach the Grecians? 36 What saying is this that he said, You shall seek me, and shall not find (me?) and where I am, can you not come? Leu. 23. 36. 37 Now in the last (and) * great day of the feast, jesus stood and cried, saying, I 〈◊〉 mathirst let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that o The true 〈◊〉 to come to Christ is by faith. believeth in me, * as says the Scripture, Deu. 18. 15. out of his belly shall flow rivers of water p which shall never dry up. of life. 39 [* 〈◊〉 his spoke he of the Spirit which they that believed in him, should 〈◊〉 for the q These were the visible graces, which were given to the 〈◊〉 after his 〈◊〉 sion 〈◊〉 l. 2. 28. holy Ghost was not yet (given) because that Act. 2 17. jesus was not yet glorified.] 40 So many of the people, when they herded this saying, said Of a truth this is the r They looked for some 〈◊〉 Prophet besides the 〈◊〉. Prophet. 41 Other said, This is the Christ: and some said, But shall Christ come out of 〈◊〉? 42 * Says not the Scripture that the Christ shall Chap. 〈◊〉 21. come of the seed of David, and out of the Micah 5. 2. town of Bethlehem, where David was? Mat 2 5. 43 So was there dissension among the people for him. 44 And some of them would have taken him, but no man laid hands on him. 45 Then came the officers to the high 〈◊〉 and Pharisees, and they said unto them, Why 〈◊〉 you not brought him? 46 The officers answered, s wherein appeareth the mighty power of Christ's word against his enemies. Never man spoke like this man. 47 Then answered them the Pharisees, 〈◊〉 you also deceived? 48 Doth any of the t They allege the authority of man against God's 〈◊〉. rulers, or of the Pharisees believe in him? 49 But this people, which know not the Law, are cursed. 50 Nicodemus said unto them, [* he that came Chap. 3. 2. to jesus by night, and was one of them.] 51 Doth our Law judge a man before it hear him, * and know what he hath done? Deu. 17. 8. & 19 〈◊〉. 52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search and look: for out of Galile 〈◊〉 no Prophet. 53 And every man went unto his own house. CHAP. VIII. 11 Christ delivereth her that was taken in adultery. 12 He is the light of the world. 14 He showeth from whence he is come, wherefore, and whether he goeth. 32 〈◊〉 are free, & who are bound. 〈◊〉 Of fremen and 〈◊〉, and their reward. 46 He defieth his enemies. 59 And being persecuted, with draweth himself. 1 ANd jesus went unto the mount of olives, 2 And early in the mourning came again into the Temple, and all the people came unto him, and he sat down, and taught them. 3 Then the Scribes, and the Pharites brought unto him a woman, taken in adultery, and set herein the mids, 4 And said unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the veric act. 5 * Now Moses in the Law commanded us, Leu. 20. 10. that such should be stoned: what sayst thou therefore? 6 And this they said to tempt him, that they might have, whereof to a Ether for breaking the Law, if he did deliver her or of lightness, & inconstantie, if he did condemn 〈◊〉. accuse him. But lesus stooped down, and with his finger written on the ground. 7 And while they continued ask him, he list himself up, and said unto them, * Let him Deu. 17. 7. that is among you without sin, cast the first stone at her. 8 And again he stooped down, and written on the ground. 9 And when they herded it, being accused by their own conscience, they went out one by one, beginning at the elder even to the last: so jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the 〈◊〉. 10 When 〈◊〉 had lift up himself again, and saw no man, but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thy accusers? hath no man 〈◊〉 thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord And jesus said, b jesus would not meddle, but with that which did 〈◊〉 to his 〈◊〉, to wit, to bring sinners to 〈◊〉: and therefore did not 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 against adultery 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉 & 9 5. neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more. 12 Then spoke jesus again unto them, saying, I * anthe 〈◊〉 of the world: he that follow 〈◊〉 me, shall not walk in darkness, but shall 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of life. " Or, lively light. 13 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therefore said unto him, 〈◊〉 bearest record of thyself: thy record is not Chap. 5. 31. “ Or, just. true. 41 * jesus answered, and said unto them, c That which Christ denied chap. 5. 37. here he granteth, to declare unto them their 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 that being God he beareth witness to his humanity 〈◊〉 likewise doth God the Father witness the same 〈◊〉 are two 〈◊〉 persons, though but one God. Though I bear record of myself, (yet) my record is true: for I know whence I came and whether I go: but you can not tell d In that he came from his 〈◊〉, he showeth that he is not only man, but God also whence I come and whether I go. 15 You judge after the flesh: e He would not judge rashly, as they did. I judge no man. 16 And if 〈◊〉 also judge, my judgement is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. 17 And it is also written in your Law, * that the testimony of two men is true. 18 I am f Which place proveth Christ to be very God, and man. one that be are witness of myself, & the Father that sent me, beareth witness of me. 19 Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? 〈◊〉 answered, You neither know me, nor my Father. If you had known me, you should Deu. 17 6. & 19 15. have known my Father also. mat. 18. 16. 〈◊〉 Cor. 13. 1. 20 These words spoke jesus in the g That is, the place where the vessel and other things belonging to the Temple, were kept. treasury, ebr. 10. 28. as he taught in the Temple, and no man laid hands on him: for his hour was not yet come. 21 Then said jesus again unto them, I go my way, and you shall seek me, and shall die in your h Because of their rebellion where in they did 〈◊〉 vere. sins. Whether I go, can you not come. 22 Then said the jews, Will he kill himself because he says, Whether I go, can you not come? 23 And he said unto them, i He showeth the difference between the Gospel, & the subtle wit of man. You are from beneath: I am from above: you are of this world: I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, That you shall die in your sins: for except you believe, that I am he, you shall die in your sins. 25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And jesus said unto them, “ Or, from the be beginning even that I said 〈◊〉 you. Even the same thing that I said unto you k That is, who he was, whence he was and why he came into this world. from the beginning. 26 I have many things to say, and to judge of you: but he that sent me, is true, & the things that I have herded of him, those speak I to the world. 27 They understood not that he spoke to them of the Father. 28 Then said jesus unto them, When you have l Their 〈◊〉 & practices whereby they thick to destroy him, 〈◊〉 serve to exalt, & magnify his glory. lift up the Son of man, then shall you m Nor to believe in him, but to be convicted. know that I am n To wit, the Messiah. he, and that I do nothing of myself, but as my Father hath taught me, (so) I speak these things. 29 For he that sent me, is with me: the Father hath not left me alone, because I do always those things that please him. 30 ¶ As he spoke these things, many believed in him. 31 Then said jesus to the jews which believed in him, If you continued in my word, you are ve rely my disciples, 32 And shall know the truth, and the truth o For we were slaves to sin. shall make you free. 33 They answered him, p These were not the believing jews, but the mockers that answered thus. We be Abraham's seed and were never bond to any man: why sayst thou then, You shallbe made free? 34 jesus answered them, Verily, verily I say unto you, that whosoever committeth sin Rom. 6. 20. is the * servant of sin. 2. pet. 2. 19 35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth forever. 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shallbe free in deed. 37 I q He granteth their sayings in such sort, that he sheweth unto them that their own deeds prove them liars know that you are Abraham's seed, but you seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. 38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and you do that which you have seen with your Father. 39 They answered, and said unto him, Abraham is our Father. jesus said unto them, If you were Abraham's children, you would do the r Which were his obedience, charity and such good works which proceeded of faith works of Abraham. 40 But now you go about to kill me, a man that have told you the truth, which I have herded of God: this did not Abraham, 41 You do the works of your Father. Then said they to him, We are not born of fornication we have one Father, which is God. 42 Therefore jesus said unto them, If God were your father, then would you love me: for I pro ceded forth, and came from God neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand my talk? because you can not s For you are car nal and can not understand spiris tual things. hear my word. 44 * You are of your Father the devil, and the lusts of your Father you will do: he hath been a murderer t Since the first creation of man. from the beginning, & u It followeth then that he was once i the truth: for he was not created evil. abode 1. john 3. 8. not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, then speaketh he of his x According to his wont and custom. own: for he is a liar, & the Father thereof. 45 And because I tell you the truth, you believe me not. 46 Which of you can rebuke me of sin? & if I say the truth, why do you not believe me? 1. john 4. 6. 47 * He that is of God, heareth Gods words: you therefore hear them not, because you are not of God. 48 Then answered the jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan and hast a devil? 49 jesus answered, I have not a devil, but I honour my Father, and you have dishonoured me. 50 And I seek not mine own praise: but there is one that seeketh it, and y Who will 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 that you do against me, or rather against him judgeth. 51 Verily, verily I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never z For the faithful 〈◊〉 in death se life. see death. 52 Then said the jews to him, Now know we that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the Prophets, and thou sayst, If a man keep my word, he shall never taste of death. 53 Art thou greater than our Father Abraham, which is dead? and the Prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? 54 jesus answered, If I honour myself, mine honour is nothing worth: it is my Father that honoureth me, whom you say, that he is your God. 55 Yet you have not known him: but I know him, and if I should say I know him not, I should be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his word. 56 Your Father Abraham rejoiced to see my a Which was to see the coming of Christ in the flesh: which thing Abraham saw far of with the eyes of faith, day, and he saw it, and was glad. 57 Then said the jews unto him, Thou art not yet fifty year old, and hast thou seen Abraham? Ebr. 11. 10. 58 jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto Chap. 10. 〈◊〉. you, before Abraham was, b Not only God but the Mediator between God, & man, appointed from before all eternity. I am. 59 * Then took they up stones, to cast at him, but jesus hide himself, and went out of the Temple () And he passed through the mids of them and so went his way. . CHAP. IX. 1 Of him that was born blind. 11 The confession of him that was born blind. 39 To what blind men Christ giveth sight. 1 ANd as jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 jesus answered, a God doth not always punish men for their sins. neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents, but that the works of God should be showed on him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is b When opportunity & the season serveth. day: the night cometh when no man can work. Chap. 1. 9 & 8. 12. & 12. 35. 5 As long as I am in the world, * I am the light of the world. 6 assoon as he had thus spoken, c This was not for any virtue that was in the earth, in the spittle, or in the clay to make one set but it only plea said him to use these signs and means. he spate on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and anointed the eyes of the blind with the clay, 7 And said unto him, Go wash in the pool of Siloam [which is by interpretation, d Hereby was prefigured the Messiah, who should be sent unto. Sent.] He went his way therefore, and washed, and came again seeing. 8 Now the neighbours and they that had seen him before, when he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged? 9 Some said, This is he: and others said, He is like him: but he himself said, I am he. 10 Therefore they said unto him. How were thy eyes opened? 11 He answered, and said, The man that is called jesus, made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam and wash. So I went and washed and received sight. 12 Then they said unto him, Where is he? He said, I can not tell. 13 ¶ They brought to the Pharisees him that was once blind. 14 And it was the Sabbath (day,) when jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes. 15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him, how he had received sight. And he said unto them, He laid clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and do se. 16 Then said some of the Pharisees, This man is not of God, because he keepeth not the Sabbath (day,) Others said, How can a man that is a sinner, do such miracles? and there was a dissension among them. 17 Then spoke they unto the blind again, What sayst thou of him, because he hath thy eyes? And he said, He is a Prophet. 18 Then the jews did not believe him [that he had been blind, and received his sight] until they had called the parents of him that had received sight. 19 And they asked them, saying, Is this your son, whom you say was born blind? How doth he now see then? 20 His parents answered them, and said, We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind: 21 But by what means he now seethe, we know not: or who hath opened his eyes, e They dared not speak the truth for 〈◊〉 they should be excommunicate. can we not tell: he is old enough: ask him: he shall answer for himself. 22 These words spoke his parents, because they feared the jews: for the jews had ordained already, that if any man did confess that he was the Christ, he should be (excommunicate) out of the Synagogue. 23 Therefore said his parents, He is old enough ask him. 24 Then again called they the man that had been blind, and said unto him, f That is, Consider that nothing is hide from God: therefore tell us the truth that God may be glorified thereby, Give glory unto God: we know that this man is a sinner. 25 Then he answered, and said, Wither he be a sinner or not, g He spoke this in mockery. I can not tell: one thing I know, that I was blind, and now I se. jos. 7 29. 1. sam. 6. 5. 26 h They thought either to drive him fronthe truth 〈◊〉 to make him swerver by their often 〈◊〉 examining him: which practise 〈◊〉 〈◊〉bers ever do observe in examining the Christians Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thy eyes? 27 He answered them, I have told you already, & you have nor herded it: wherefore would you hear it again? i He derideth their wilful malice and 〈◊〉 will you also be his disciples? 28 Then checked they him, and said, Be thou his disciple: we be Moses disciples. 29 We know that God spoke with Moses: but this man we know not from whence he is. 30 The man answered, and said unto them, Doubtless, this is a marvelous thing, that you k They doubted not of his country or parents, but of his office and 〈◊〉. know not whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. 31 Now we know that God heareth not l Or, wicked 〈◊〉 contemners of God & such as delight in sin. sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him heareth he. 32 Since the world began was it not herded that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind. 33 If this man were not of God, he cold have done nothing. 34 They answered, and said unto him, Thou art altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? so they cast him out. 35 jesus herded that they had “ Or, excommunicate him. cast him out: and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe in the Son of God? 36 He answered, and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe him? 37 And jesus said unto him, Both thou hast seen him, and he it is that talketh with thee. 38 Then he said, Lord, I believe, and m As all astonished he fell down and worshipped him. worshipped him. 39 And jesus said, I am come unto n Meaning with rule & authority, to make the poor blind to see, and the proud 〈◊〉 blind. judgement into this world, that they which see not, might see: and that they * which se, might be made blind. 40 And some, of the Pharisees which were with him, herded these things, and said unto him, Chap. 3. 17. & 12, 47. Are we blind also? 41 jesus said unto them, If you were blind, o You should not be so much in fault. you should not have sin: but now you say, We see therefore your sin remains. CHAP. X. 11 Christ is the true shepherd and the door. 19 divers opinions of Christ. 24 He is asked if he be Christ. 32 His works declare that he is God. 34 The princes called gods. 1 Verily, verily I say unto you, He that entereth not in by the door into the sheep fold, but climbeth up another way, he is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that goeth in by the door, is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth, and the sheep hear his voice, and he a That is, there is mutual agreement & consent of faith between the pastor and the sheep. calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he hath sent forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And they will not follow a stranger, but they flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spoke jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spoke unto them. 7 Then said jesus unto them again, Verily, verily I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All, b He means all the false prophets, who led not men to Christ, but from him. that ever came before me, are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shallbe saved, and shall c He shallbe sure of his life. go in and go out, and sinde pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and have it in abundance. Isa. 40. 11. 11 * I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep. Ezek. 34. 23. 12 But an hireling, and he which is not the shepherd, neither the sheep are his own, seethe the wolf coming, and he leaveth the sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 So the hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. d Christ knoweth his because he loveth them, careth and provideth for them. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know mine, and am known of mine. 15 e As the Father can not forget him, no more can he forget you. As the Father f In that he joveth and approveth me. knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for (my) sheep. Eze. 37. 22. 16 g To wit, among the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 then were strangers from the Church of God. Other sheep I have also, which are not of this fold: them also must I bring, and they Isa. 53. 7. Act 2. 24. shall hear my voice: and * there shall be one sheepfold, (and) one shepherd. 17 h Christ even in that that he is man, hath deserved his Father's love and everlasting life, not to his 〈◊〉 he only, but to us also which by his obedience and perfect justice are imputed righteous. Rom. 5. 19 Phili. 2. 7. Therefore doth my Father love me, because * I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18 Not man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself: I have power to say it down, & have power to take it again: this * commandment have I received of my Father. 19 ¶ Then there was a dissension again among the jews for these sayings. 20 And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad: why hear you him? 21 Others said, These are not the words of him that hath a devil: can the devil open the eyes of the blind? 1. Mac. 4. 59 22 And it was at jerusalem the i Which was in stitute, that the people might give thanks to God for their deliverance and re storing of their religion and Temple, which Antiochus had corrupted and polluted. (feast of the) * Dedication, and it was winter. 23 And jesus walked in the Temple, in k Which was builded again after the patron of that which So lomon builded. Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou “ Or, holdest out mind in suspense make us doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 jesus answered them, I told you, and you believe not: the works that I do in my Father's Name, they bear witness of me. 26 But you believe not: l The cause wherefore there probate can not believe. for you are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me, 28 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of mine hand. 29 My Father which gave (them) me, is m Whereby we learn how safely we be preser〈◊〉 against all dangers. greater than all, and none is able to take them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 * Then the jews again took up stones, to stone him. Chap. 8. 〈◊〉. 32 jesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from my Father: for which of these works do you stone me? 33 The jews answered him, saying, For the good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy, and that thou being a man, makest thyself God. 34 jesus answered them, Is it not written in your Psal. 82. 6. Law, * I said, you are n Meaning of Princes and rulers, who for their office sake are called gods, and are made here in earth as his lieutenants: where fore if this noble title be given to man, much more it appertained to him that is the Son of God equal with his Father. gods? 35 If he called them Gods, unto whom the word of God was (given,) and the Scripture can not be broken. 36 Say you of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest, because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, then though you believe not me, (yet) believe the words, that you may know and believe, that the Father (is) in me, and I in him. 39 Again they went about to take him: but he escaped out of their hands. 40 And went again beyond jordan, into the place where john first baptised, and there abode. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, john did o Whereby 〈◊〉 gathered that Christ was more excellent than john. no miracle: but all things that john spoke of this man, were true. 42 And many believed in him there. CHAP. XI. 2 Christ raiseth Lazarus from death. 47 The high Priest and Pharisees gather a counsel against him. 50 Caiaphas prophesieth. 54 Christ getteth him out of the way. 1 ANd a certain man was sick, (named) Lazarus of Bethania, the town of Marie, and her sister Martha. Chap. 12. 3. 2 [And it was that * Marie which anointed the Mat. 26. 7. Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her here, whose brother Lazarus was sick.] 3 Therefore (his) sister's sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest, is sick. 4 When jesus herded it, he said, This sickness is not a For although he died, yet being restored so soon to life, it was all most no death in comparison. unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 ¶ Now jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. Chap. 7. 30. and 8. 59 and 10. 33. 6 And after he had herded that he was sick, yet abode he two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that, said he to his disciples, Let us go into judea again. 8 The disciples said unto him, Master, the jews lately sought to * stone thee, and dost thou go thither again. 9 jesus answered, are there not b He that walketh in his vocation, and hath the light of God for his guide, needeth to fear no dangers. The day also, both summer and Winter was with the jews divided into 12, hours. twelve hours in the day? If a man walk in the day, he stombleth not, because he seethe the light of this world. 10 But if a man walk in the night, he stombleth, because there is no light in him. 11 These things spoke he, and after he said unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth: but I go to wake him up. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he c They laboured to stay Christ from going into judea as though there had been no need. shall be safe. 13 Howbeit, jesus spoke of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of the “ Or, 〈◊〉 sleep. natural sleep. 14 Then said jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes, that I was not there, that you may believe: but let us go unto him. 16 Then said Thomas [which is called d Which signifieth in our tongue, a twin in birth. Didymus] unto his fellow disciples, Let us also go that we may die with him. 17 ¶ Then came jesus, and found that he had live in the grave four days already. 18 [Now Bethania was near unto jerusalem, about e Which were almost two mile. fifteen fur longs of.] 19 And many of the jews were come to Martha and Marie to comfort them for their brother. 20 Then Martha, when she herded that jesus was coming, went to meet him: but Marie sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not been dead. 22 But now f She showeth some faith, which not withstanding was almost over come by her affections. I know also, that whatsoever thou ask est of God, God will give it thee. 23 jesus said unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha said unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 jesus said unto her, g Christ restoreth us from death to give us everlasting life. I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, (yet) shall he live. 26 And whosoever liveth, and believeth in me, shall never dye. believest thou this? 27 She said unto him, Yea, Lord, I believe that thou art the Christ the Son of God, which should come into the world. 28 ¶ And when she had so said, she went her way, & called Marie her sister secretly, saying The Master is come, and calleth for thee. 29 And when she herded it, she arose quickly, and came unto him. 30 For jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met him. 31 The jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Marie, that she rose up h Wherein she declared her affe ction and reverence that she back to Christ. hastily, & went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the, to weep there. 32 Then when Marie was come where jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not been dead. 33 When jesus therefore saw her weep, and the jews (also) weep which came with her, he i For 〈◊〉 for he felr our 〈◊〉 series, as 〈◊〉 he suffered 〈◊〉 like. groaned in the spirit, and was troubled in himself, 34 And said, Where have you laid him? They said unto him, Lord, come, and se. 35 (And) jesus k We read 〈◊〉 that his 〈◊〉 were so 〈◊〉 that he kept 〈◊〉 measure, as 〈◊〉 do in our 〈◊〉 es, joys and 〈◊〉 their affections. wept. 36 Then said the jews, Behold, how he loved him. 37 And some of them said, Cold not he, which opened the eyes of the blind, have made also, that this man should not have died? 38 jesus therefore again groaned in himself, and came to the grave. And it was a cave, and a stone was laid upon it. 39 jesus said, Take you away the stone. Martha the sister of him that was dead, said unto him, Lord, he stinketh already: for he hath been (dead) four days. 40 jesus said unto her, Said I not unto thee, that if thou didst believe, thou shouldest see the l That is a 〈◊〉cle whereby Gods Name 〈◊〉 de be glorified. glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone (from the place) where the dead was laid. And jesus lift up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee, because thou hast herded me. 42 I know that thou hearest me always, but because of the people that stand by, I said it, that they may believe, that thou hast sent me. 43 As he had spoken these things, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 Then he that was dead, came forth, bound hand and foot with bands, and his face was bound with a napkin. jesus said unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 ¶ Then many of the jews, which came to Marry, and had seen the things, which jesus did, believed in him. 46 But some of them went their way to the Pharisees, and told them what things jesus had done. 47 Then gathered the high Priests, and the Pharisees a council, and said, What shall we do? For this man doth many miracles. 48 If m They resist God, thinking to hinder his work by their own 〈◊〉. we let him thus alone, all men will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place, and the nation. 49 Then one of them (named) Caiaphas, which was the high Priest n Or, for that present time. that same year, said unto them, You perceive nothing at all, 50 Nor yet do you consider that it is expedient for us, that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. 51 This spoke he not of himself: but being high Priest that same year, he o God made him to speak, neither cold his impiety let God's purpose, who caused this wicked man even as he did Balaam, to be an instrument of the holy Gost. prophesied that jesus should die for the nation: 52 And not for the nation only, but that he should gather together in one the children of God, which were scattered. 53 Then from that day forth they consulted together, to put him to death. 54 jesus therefore walked no more openly among the jews, but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples. 55 ¶ And the jews Passeover was at hand, and many went out of the country up to jerusalem before the Passeover, to 〈◊〉 purify them Because they 〈◊〉 hereby to 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 more holy 〈◊〉 they shall 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉: but they 〈◊〉 not 〈◊〉 by God 〈◊〉 use this 〈◊〉. selves. 56 Then sought they for jesus, and spoke among themselves, as they stood in the Temple, What think you, that he cometh not to the feast? 57 Now both the high Priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that if any man knew where he were, he should show it, that they might take him. CHAP. XII. 7 Christ excuseth Mary's fact. 13 The affection of some towards him, and the rage of others against him and Lazarus. 25 The commodity of the cross. 27 His prayer. 28 The answer of the Father. 32 His death, and the fruit thereof. 36 He exhorteth to faith. 40 The blindness of some and the 〈◊〉 of others. 1 THen * jesus six days before the Passeover Mart. 26. 6. came to Bethania, where Lazarus was, Mar. 14. 3. which was dead, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper, and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Marie a pound of ointment of spikenard very costly, and anointed jesus a Even from the head to the 〈◊〉. feet, and wiped his feet with her here, and the house was filled with the savour of the ointment. 4 Then said one of his disciples, (even) judas Iscariot Simon (son,) which should betray him. 5 Why was not this ointment sold for b Read Mark. 14. 5. 5 〈◊〉 three hundredth pennies, and given to the poor? 6 Now he said this, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and * had Chap. 13. 29. the bag, and bore that which was given. 7 Then said jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying she kept it. 8 For the poor always you have with you, but me you shall not have always. 9 Then much people of the jews knew that he was there: & they came, not for jesus sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 The high Priests therefore consulted, that they might put Lazarus to death also. 11 Because that for his sake many of the jews went away, and believed in jesus. Matt. 21 8. 12 ¶ * On the morrow a great multitude that mark 11. 7. were come to the feast, when they herded that Luk. 19 35. jesus should come to jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, c 〈◊〉 is, save, I beseech thee. Hosanna, Blessed (is) the King of Israel that cometh in the Name of the Lord 14 And jesus found a d This doth Well declare that his kingdom stood not in out Warde things. young ass, and sat thereon, as it written, 15 * Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh sitting on an asses colt. 〈◊〉. 9 9 16 But his disciples understood not these things at the first: but when jesus was glorified, then remembered they, that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. 17 The people therefore that was with him, bore witness that he called Lazarus out of the grave, and raised him from the dead. 18 Therefore met him the people also, because they herded that he had done this miracle. 19 And the Pharisees said among themselves, Perceive you how you prevail nothing? Behold, the “ Or, the press. world goeth after him. 20 ¶ Now there were certain e They Were of the race of the jews, and came out of Asia and Grecia: for else the jews Would not have permitted that they should Worship With them in the Temple. Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast, 21 And they came to Philippe; which was of Bethsaida in Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see jesus. 22 Philippe came and told Andrew: and again Andrew and Philippe told jesus. 23 And jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man must be f Which is, that the knowledge of him should be manifest through all the World. glorified. 24 Verily, verily I say unto you, Except the wheat corn fall into the ground and die, it bideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 * He that g If the love thereof let him from coming to Christ. loveth his life, shall loose it, and he that h And so 〈◊〉 it for Christ's sake. hateth his life in this world, shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 * If any man serve me, let him follow me: Mat. 10. 39 & 16.10. for where I am, there shall also my servant be Mark. 8. 35. and if any man serve me, him will my Father Luke 9 24. & 17. 〈◊〉 honour. Chap. 17. 24. 27 Now is my soul troubled: and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but therefore came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy Name. Then came there a voice from heaven, (saying,) I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 Then said the people that stood by and herded, that it was a thunder: others said, an Angel spoke to him. 30 jesus answered, and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. Chap. 3. 14. 31 Now is the i The reformation and restoring of those things, Which Were out of order. judgement of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 * And k The cross is the mean to 〈◊〉 the Church of God together, and to draw men to heaven. I if I were lift up from the earth will draw l Not only the jews but also the Gentiles. all men unto me. 33 Now this said he, signifying what death he should dye. 34 The people answered him, We have herded Psal 89. 37. & 〈◊〉 4. & 117. 2. out of the * Law, that the Christ by death for ever: and how sayst thou, that the Son Ezek. 37. 25. of man must be lift up? who is that Son of man? 35 Then jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is * the light with you: walk while you have Chap. 〈◊〉 light, jest the darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in the dark, knoweth not whether he goeth. 36 While you have light, believe in the light, that you may be the children of the light, These things spoke jesus, and departed, and 〈◊〉 himself from them. 37 ¶ And though he had done so many miracles before them, (yet) believed they not on him: 38 That the saying of Esaias the Prophet might 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. be fulfilled, that he said, * Lord, who believed Rom. 10. 6. our report? and to whom is the m That is, the Go spell, Which is the power of God to salvation to 〈◊〉 one that doth believe. arm of the Lord revealed? 39 Therefore cold they not believe, because that Esaias says again. Isa. 6. 9 40 * He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened Mat. 13. 14. their heart, that they should not see with Mark. 4. 12. (their) eyes, nor understand with (their) Luke. 8. 11. heart, and should be converted, and I should Act. 28. 26. n By delivering them from their miseries, and giving them true felicity. heal them. Rom. 11. 8. 41 These things said Esaias when he saw his glory and spoke of him. 42 Nevertheless even among the chief rulers many believed in him: but because of the Pharisees, they did not confess him, jest they should “ Or, 〈◊〉. be (cast) out of the Synagogue. 43 * For they loved the o To be esteemed of men. praise of men, more Chap. 5. 44. than the praise of God. 44 And jesus cried, and said, He that believeth in me, believeth not in me, but in him that sentme. 45 And he that seethe me, seethe him that sent me. 46 I * am come a light into the world, that Chap. 3. 19 and 9 39 whosoever believeth in me, should not abide in darkness. 47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I “ Or, condemn judge him not: for I came not to “ Or, condemn judge the world, but to save the world. 48 He that refuseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that “ Or, condemneth. judgeth him: * the word that I have spoken, it shall judge him Mark. 16. 25. in the p 〈◊〉 that day shallbe the apptobation of the Gospel. last day. Chap. 3. 17. 49 For I have not spoken of myself: but the Father, which sent me, he gave me a commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. 50 And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: the things therefore that I speak, I speak (them) so as the Father said unto me. CHAP, XIII. 5 Christ washeth the disciples feet. 14 Exhorting them to humility and charity. 21 Telleth them of judas the traitor. 34 And commands them earnestly to love one an nother. 38 He forewarneth of Peter's denial. 1 NOw * before the feast of the Passeover, Mat. 26. 〈◊〉 when jesus knew that his hour was Mark. 14. 〈◊〉 come, that he should depart out of this Luke. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 world unto the Father, for asmuch as he loved his own which were in the world, unto the end he a Because he saw the danger great Which Was toward them, therefore he took the greater ear for them. loved them. 2 And when b Which Was the eating of the passover. supper was done [and that the devil had now put in the heart of judas Isca riot, Simons (son,) to betray him.] 3 jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God. 4 He rises from supper, and lieth aside (his upper) garments, and took a towel, and gird himself. 5 After that, he powered water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel, wherewith he was gird. 6 Then came he to Simon Peter, who said to him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 jesus answered and said unto him, What I do, thou knowest not now: but thou shalt know it hereafter. 8 Peter said unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. jesus answered him, If I c And make thee clean from thy sins. wash thee not, thou shalt have no part with me. 9 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also the hands and the head. 10 jesus said to him, He that is washed, needeth not, save to d That is, to be continually purged of his corrupt affections and 〈◊〉 cares Which remain daily 〈◊〉 us. wash (his) feet, but is clean every whit: and you are * clean, but not all. 11 For he knew who should betray him: therefore said he, You are not all clean. 12 ¶ So after he had washed their feet, and had Chap. 15. 〈◊〉. taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know you what I have done to you? 13 You call me Master; and Lord, and you say well: for (so) am I 14 If I then your Lord, and Master, have washed your feet, you also aught to wash e To serve 〈◊〉 another. one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do, even as I have done to you. 16 Verily, verily I say unto you, * The servant Chap. 15. 20. is not greater than his master, neither the ambassade Mat. 10. 4. our greater than he that sent him. Luke. 6. 〈◊〉. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you, if you do them. 18 ¶ I speak not of you all: I know whom I have choose: but (it is) that the Scripture might be fulfilled, * He that eateth breadwith Psal. 41. 10. me, hath f Under pretence of friends 〈◊〉 seeketh his destruction. lift up his heel against me. 19 from hence forth tell I you before it come, that when it is come to pass, you might believe that I am g To Wit, the Christ and redeemer of the World Mat. 10, 40. he. 20 * Verily, verily I say unto you, If I sand any, he that receiveth him, receiveth me, and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that Luke. 10. 16. sent me. 21 When jesus had said these 〈◊〉, he was h For very horror, and 〈◊〉 tion of such an abominable act as judas should commit. troubled in the Spirit, and i He did openly affirm. testified, and said, Verily, verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 * Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spoke. Mat 26. 21. 23 Now there was one of his disciples, which Mark. 14. 18. leaned on jesus k Their 〈◊〉 Was not to 〈◊〉 at table, but having their shoes of, & cust hions under their elbows, 〈◊〉 on their sides, as it Were half lying. bosòme, whom jesus Luke. 22. 21. loved. 24 To him beckoned therefore Simon Peter, that he should ask who it was of whom he spoke. 25 He then, as 〈◊〉 on jesus breast, said unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dippeth it: and he wet a sop, and gave it to judas Iscariot, Simons (son.) 27 And after the sop, l Satan took full 〈◊〉 of him. Satan entered into him. Then said jesus unto him, That thou dost, do quickly. 28 But none of them that were at table, knew for what cause he spoke it unto him. 29 For some of them thought because judas had the bag, that jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast: or that he should give some thing to the poor. 30 assoon then as he had received the sop, he went immediately out, and it was night. 31 ¶ When he was go out, jesus said, m Meaning that his cross 〈◊〉 in gender a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and that in it shall 〈◊〉: he 〈◊〉 bounty of God. Now is 〈◊〉 Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall strait way glorify him. 33 Little children, yet a little while am I with you: you shall seek me, but as I said unto the * 〈◊〉, Wither I go, can you not come: also Chap. 7. 34. to you say I now, 〈◊〉. 19 18. 34 * n Whereof we ought to 〈◊〉 cou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce as 〈◊〉 it 〈◊〉 newly 〈◊〉. A new commandment give I unto you, Mat. 22. 39 that you love one another: as I have loved you Chap. 15. 2. that you also love one another. 〈◊〉. john 4. 21. 35 By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another. 36 〈◊〉 Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? jesus answered him, Wither I go, thou canst not follow me now: but thou o When thou shalt be more strong. shalt follow me afterwards. 37 Peter said unto him, Lord, why can I not followe Mat 26. 14. low thee now? * I will lay down my life for 〈◊〉. 14. 30. thy sake. 38 jesus answered him, Will't thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily I say unto thee, The 〈◊〉 shall not crow, till thou have denied me thrice. CHAP. XIIII. 1 He armeth his disciples with consolation against trouble 2 He ascendeth into heaven to 〈◊〉 us a place. 6 The way, the truth and the life. 10 The Father and Christ one. 13 How we should pray. 23 The promise unto them that keep his word. 1 ANd he said to his disciples, Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God a For in so believing no troubles shall overcome them. be leave also in me. 2 In my Father's house are b So that there is not only place for him, but for all his. many dwelling places: if it were not so, I would have told you: I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And though I go to prepare a place for you, I will c At the 〈◊〉 day. Act. 1. 11. come again, and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there may you be also. 4 And whither I go, you know, and the way you know. 5 Thomas said unto him, Lord, we d He was not altogether igno: 〈◊〉 at but his knowledge wis weak & imperfect. know not whither thou goest: how can we then know the way? 6 jesus said unto him, I am the e Therefore we must begin in him, continue in him, and 〈◊〉 end in him. Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: and from hence for the you know him, and have seen him. 8 Philippe said unto him, Lord, show (thy) Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 jesus said unto him, I have been so long time with you, and hast thou not known me, Phi lip? he that hath seen me, hath seen my Father: how then sayst thou, Show us (thy) Father? 10 believest thou not, that I am in the Father, & f For the very fullness of the divinity remains in Christ. the Father is in me? The words that I speaketh unto you, I speak not of my g In that, that he is man. self: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he h Who declareth his majesty and virtue by his 〈◊〉 and miracles. doth the works. 11 Believe me, that I (am) in the Father, and the Father in me: at the lest, believe me for the very works sake. 12 Verily, verily I say unto you, he that beleleveth in me, the works that I do, i This is referred to the whole body of the Church in whom this virtue of Christ doth shine and remain for ever Chap. 16. 23. he shall do also, and greater than these shall he do: for I go unto my Father. 13 * And whatsoever you ask in my Name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. mat. 7. 7. 14 If you shall ask any thing in my Name, I will mar. 11. 24. do it. iam. 1. 5. 15 If you love me, keep my commandments, 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another k I have comforted you while Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever, 17 (Even) the Spirit of l Was with you, but henceforth the holy Ghost shall comfort you and preserve you I So called because he worketh in us the truth. truth, whom the world can not receive, because it seethe him not, neither knoweth him: but you know him: for he dwelleth with you, and shallbe in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: (but) I will m Which thing he doth by the virtue of his Spirit. come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world shall see me no more, but you shall seem: because I live, you shall live also. 20 At that day shall you know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, is he that loveth me, and he that loveth me, n He shall sensibly 〈◊〉 that the grace of God abi death in him. shallbe 〈◊〉 of my Father: and I will love him, and will show mine own self to him. 22 judas said unto him [not o But the brother of 〈◊〉. I scariot] Lord, what is the cause that thou will't show thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 jesus answered, and said unto him, If any man love me, he will p Whereby he advertiseth them not to have respect to the world, jest they should be drawn back by 〈◊〉 example. keep my word, & my Father will love him, and we wilcome unto him, and will devil with him. 24 He that loveth me not, keepeth not my words, and the word which you hear, is not q That is, not his alone: for he had nothing separate from his Father. mine, but the Fathers which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being, present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the holy Ghost whom the Father will sand in my Name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, which I have told you 27 r All comfort & prosperity. Peace I leave with you: my peace I give un to you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor fear. 28 You 〈◊〉 herded how I said unto you, I go away, and will come unto you. If you loved me you would verily rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is s In that, that Christ is become man to, be Media 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God and us. greater than I 29 And now have I spoken unto you, before it come, that when it is come to pass, you might believe. 30 Hereafter will I not speak many things unto you: for the t Satan executeth his rage & tyrant nigh by the permission of God. prince of his world cometh and hath u Satan shall assail me with all his force, but he shall not find that in me which he looketh for: for I am that innocent lamb without spot. nought in me. 31 But (it is) that the world may know that 〈◊〉 (my) Father: and as the Father hath commanded me, so I do. Arise, let us go hence. CHAP. XU. 6 The sweet consolation, and mutual love between Christ and his membres under the parable of the vine. 18 Of their common afflictions and persecutions. 26 The office of the holy Ghost and the Apostles. 1 I Am the true vine, and my Father is an house 〈◊〉 men. Mat. 〈◊〉. 13. 2 * Every branch that beareth not fruit in me he taketh away: and every one that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring for the more fruit. Chap. 〈◊〉. 11. 3 * Now are you clean through the word, which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you: as the branch can not bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine, no more can you, a We can bring forth no fruit, except we be engraffed in Christ. except you abide in me. 5 I am the vine: you (are) the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me can you do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and withereth: and men gather them, and cast (them) into the fire, and they burn. 7 If you abide in me and my b We must be rooted in jesus Christ by faith, 〈◊〉 cometh of 〈◊〉 word of God words abide in you, ask c So that you follow God's word which you comprehend by faith. what you will, and it shallbe done to you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and be made my disciples. 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continued in d Where with I 〈◊〉 you. my love. 10 If you shall keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be e Perfect & entire Chap. 13. 34. full. 12 * This is my commandment, that you love 1. Thess. 1. 9 one another, as I have loved you. 1. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 3. 11. &. 4. 21. 13 Greater love then this hath no man, when any man bestoweth his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth, call 〈◊〉 you not servants: for the servant knoweth not what his master doth but I have called you friends: for f So that there is nothing omitted that is necessary for us and concerning our salvation Mat. 28. 19 all things that I have herded of my Father, have I made known to you. 16 You have not choose me, but I have choose you, and ordained you, * that you go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit remain, that what so ever you shall ask of the father in my Name, he may give it you. 17 These things command 〈◊〉 you, that you love one another. 18 If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love his own: but because you are not of the world, but I have choose you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I said unto you, * The servant is not greater than his master. * If they have persecuted me, they will persecute you also: if they have g The word also signifieth, to be diligent to espy faults to trip one in. kept my word, they will also keep h Which is the self same word, but 〈◊〉 called 〈◊〉 because 〈◊〉 preach it. yours. Chap. 11. 16. 21 But all these things will they do unto you for Matt. 10. 24. my Names sake, because they have not known Matth. 24. 9 him that sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they i But should have seemed to be innocent, if I had not discovered their malice. should not have had sin: but now have they no k In that they 〈◊〉 Christ 〈◊〉 taketh from them all excuse where 〈◊〉 they would have justified themselves as if they had been very holy and without all sin. cloak for their sin. 23 He that hateth me; hateth my Father also. 24 〈◊〉 had not done works among them which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen, and have hated both me, and my Father. 25 But (it is) that the word might be fulfilled, Psal. 35. 19 that is written in their l That is, in the holy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Chap. 14 26. Law, * They hated me without a cause. 26 But when the Comforter shall come, * whom I will sand unto you from the Father, 〈◊〉. 24. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 (even) the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth of the Father, he shall testify of me. 27 And you shall witness also, because you have been with me from the beginning. CHAP. XVI. 2 He putteth them in remembrance of the cross, and of their own infirmity to come. 7 And therefore doth comfort them with the promise of the 〈◊〉 Gost. 16 Of the coming again of Christ. 17 Of his ascension. 23. To ask in the Name of Christ. Peace in Christ, and in the world affliction. 1 THese things have I said unto you, that you should not be a And so shrink from me. offended. 2 They shall ” Greek, put you out of the Synagogues. excommunicate you: yea, the time shall come, that whosoever killeth you, will think that he doth God service. 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But these things have I told you, that when the hour shall come, you might remember, that I told you them. And these things b He bore with them because they were but weaklings. said I not unto you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I go my way to him that sent me and none of you asketh me, c For if you did consider, 〈◊〉 would rejoice. Wither goest thou? 6 But because I have said these things unto you, your hearts are full of sorrow. 7 Yet I tell you the truth, It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart, 〈◊〉 will sand him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will d Or, conu 〈◊〉. This is to be understand of the coming of the holy Ghost when his virtue and strength shall shine in the 〈◊〉. reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement. 9 Of e His enemies which contemned him, and put him to death, shallbe 〈◊〉 by their own conscience for that they did not believe 〈◊〉 him. Act. 2. 37, & shall know that with our jesus Christ there is nothing but sin. sin, because they believe not in me: 10 Of f Wherefore the W 〈◊〉 must needs confess that he was just, and beloved of his Father, and not condemned by him as a blasphemer or 〈◊〉. righteousness, because I go to my Father and you shall see me no more: 11 Of g When they shall know that I (whom they called the carpen 〈◊〉 son, and willed to come down from the cross) am very Son of God which have over come all the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of hell and reign over all. judgement, because the prince of this world is judged. 12 I have yet h These things are contained in the doctrine of the Apostles which only is sufficient. many things to say unto you, but you can not bear them now. 13 Howbeit, when he is come which is the Spi rit of truth, he will lead you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself, but whatsoever he shall hear, shall he speak, and he will show you the things i As touching the spiritual kingdom of God: for the Apostles knew 〈◊〉 that till after the resurrection. to come. 14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you. 15 All things that the Father hath, are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, & show it unto you. 16 k Mine absence 〈◊〉 not be long: for 〈◊〉 will sand you the holy Ghost, who shall remain with you for ever. A little (while,) and you shall not see me: and again a little (while,) and you shall see me, for I l From death I pass to glory & so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in due you with mine heavenly virtue. go to my Father. 17 Then said (some) of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he says unto us, A little (while,) and you shall not see me, and again, a little (while, and you shall see me, and, For I go to my Father? 18 They said therefore, What is this that he 2. Cor. 10. 12. says, A little (while?) we know not what he ephe. 1. 19 says. 19 Now jesus knew that they would ask him and said unto them, Do you inquire among yourselves, of that I said, A little (while,) and you shall not see me: and again, a little (while,) and you shall see me? 20 Verily, verily I say unto you, that you shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice: and you shall sorrow, but your sorrow shallbe turned to joy. 21 A woman when she travaileth, hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but assoon as she is delivered of the child, she remembreth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. 22 And you now therefore are in sorrow: but I will see you m By thepower and virtue of the 〈◊〉 Gost. again, and your hearts shall rejoice, and your joy shall n For it shallbe grounded upon my resurrection the grace of the holy Gost. no man take from you. 23 And in that day shall you ask me o For you shall have perfect knowledge, and shall no more 〈◊〉 as you were wont. nothing. * Verily, verily I say unto you, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in my Name, he will give it you. Chap. 14. 13. 24 Hitherto have you asked p In respect of that that you shall 〈◊〉, if you ask in faith. nothing in my Na Mat. 7. 7. & 21. 22. me: ask, and you shall receive, that your joy 〈◊〉. 11. 24. may be full. Luk. 〈◊〉. 9 25 These things have I spoken unto you in jam 1. 5. parables: but the time will come, when I shall no more speak to you in parables: but I shall show you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day shall you ask in my Name, and I say not unto you, that I q Christ denieth not that he is the mediator, but 〈◊〉 that they shall obtain their requests without difficulty or any pain. will pray unto the Father for you. 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because you have loved me, * and have believed that I Chap 17. 8. came out from God. 28 I am come out from the Father, and came into the world: again I leave the world, and go to the Father. 29 His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and thou speak est no parable. 30 Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee. By this we believe, that thou art come out from God. 31 jesus answered them, Do you believe now? Matth. 26. 37. 32 * Behold, the hour cometh, and is already Mark. 14. 27. come, that you shallbe scattered every man into his own, and shall leave me alone: but I am not r Although men forsake Christ, yet is 〈◊〉 whit diminished: for he and his Father are one. alone: for the Father is with me. 33 These things have I spoken unto you, that s We have rest and comfort when we 〈◊〉 are truly graffed in Christ. in me you might have peace: in the world you shall have affliction, but be of good comfort: I have overcome the world. CHAP. XVII. 1 The prayer of Christ unto his Father, both for himself and his Apostles, and also for all such as receive the truth. 1 THese things spoke jesus, and lift up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father the hour is come: glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee, Mat. 28. 8. 2 * As thou hast given him a Christ hath all rule and dominion over men. power (over) all flesh, that he should give eternal life to all b Which are the elect. them that thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they know thee (to be) the only very God, and whom thou hast sent, jesus c That is, that they acknowledge both the Father, and the Son to be very God. Christ. 4 I have d aswell by doctrine as miracles. glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now glorify 〈◊〉, thou Father, with thy own self, with theglorie which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have declared thy Name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: e Our election standeth in the good pleasure of God, which is the only foundation, and cause of our salvation, 〈◊〉 is declared to us in Christ, 〈◊〉 whom we are justified by faith and sanctified. thy they were, and thou gavest them me, & they have kept thy word. 7 Now they know that all things what soever thou hast given me, are of thee. 8 For I have given unto them the words, which thou gavest me, and they have received (them,) * and have known surely that I came out from thee, and have believed that Rom. 8. 39 thou hast sent me. Ephes. 1. 4. 9 I pray for them: I pray not for f That is, the reprobate. the world, Chap. 16. 27. but for them which thou hast given me: for they are thy. 10 And all mine are thy, and thy are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And now am I no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep them in thy Name, (even) them whom thou hast given me, that they may be g That they may be joined in unity of faith and spirit. one, as we (are.) 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy Name: those that thou gavest me have I kept, and none of them is lost, but the h He was so called, not only for that he perished, but because God had appointed and ordained him to this end. child of perdition, that the * Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 And now come I to thee, and these things speak I in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them thy word, and the world hath hated them, because they are i But are separate by the spirit of regeneration. not of Act. 1. 16. & 4. 27. the world, as I am not of the world. Psal. 10. 9 〈◊〉. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou keep them from evil. 16 They are not of the world, as I am not of the world. 17 “ Or, consecrat them 〈◊〉 thyself. k Rene we them with thy heavenly grace, that they only may seek thy wil Sanctify them with thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou didst sand me into the world, so have I sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes sanctify I myself, that they also may be l Which thing declareth that Christ's holinesis ours. sanctified through the truth. 20 I pray not for these alone, but for them also which shall believe in me, through their word, 21 That they all may be one, as thou, o Father, (art) in me, & I in thee: (even) that they may be also one in us, that the m That the infideles may be experience be convicted to confess my glory. world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the glory that thou gavest me, I n I have showed 〈◊〉 the example and patron of perfect felicity. have given them, that they may be one, as we are one, 23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know, that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. 24 * Father, I will that they which thou hast Chap. 12. 16. given me, be o That they may profit, and grow up in such sort that in the end they may enjoy the 〈◊〉 glory with me. with me even where I am, that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, the world also hath not known thee, but I have known thee, & these have known, that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy Name, and will declare it, that the love where with thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in p For without him we can not comprehend the love where with God loveth us. them. CHAP. XVIII. 3 Christ is betrayed. 6 The words of his mouth smite the officers to the ground. 10 Peter smiteth of Malchus 〈◊〉. 13 jesus is brought before Annas and Caiaphas. 25. where Peter denieth him. 36 He telleth Pilate what his kingdom is. 1 WHen jesus had spoken these things, he went forth with his disciples over the 1. 〈◊〉. 15. 13. a Which was a deep valley through the which a stream ran after a 〈◊〉 rain. broken * Cedron, where was a garden, into Matt. 26. 36. the which he entered, and his disciples. Mat. 14. 32. 2 And judas which betrayed him, knew also Luk. 22. 39 the place: for jesus often times resorted thither with his disciples. 3 * judas then after he had received a b The which he had obtained of the governor of the Temple. band of men and officers of the high Priests, and of the Pharisees, came thither with lanterns Matth. 26. 47. and torches, and weapons. 〈◊〉. 14. 43. Luk. 22. 47. 4 Then jesus, knowing all things that should come unto him, went forth and said unto them, Whom seek you? 5 They answered him, jesus of Nazaret. jesus said unto them, I am he. Now judas also which betrayed him, stood with them. 6 assoon then as he had said unto them, I am he they went backwards, & fell to the ground. 7 Then he asked them again, Whom seek you? And they said, jesus of Nazaret. 8 jesus answered, I said unto you, that I am he: therefore if you seek me, let these go their way, 9 (This was) that the word might be fulfilled which he spoke, * c He both 〈◊〉 their bodies and also saveth their souls. Of them which thou gavest Chap. 17. 12. me, have I lost none. 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword, drew it, and 〈◊〉 the high Priests servant, and out of his right ear. Now the servants name was Malchus. 11 Then said jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: shall I not drink of the cup which (my) Father hath given me? 12 Then the band and the captain, and the officers of the jews took jesus, and bound him, Luk. 3. 2. 13 And led him away to * d Who sent Christ unto Caiaphas the high Priest bound. Anna's first [for he was Father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high Priest e Although this office was for term of life by God's ordinance, yet the ambition and 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 caused the Romans 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 time to 〈◊〉 it either for bribery or favour. that same year] 14 * And Caiaphas was he, that gave counsel Chap. 11. 50. to the 〈◊〉, that it was expedient that one man 〈◊〉 die for the people. 15 ¶ * Now Simon Peter followed jesus, and another disciple, & that disciple was known of the high Priest: therefore he went in with jesus into the hall of the high Priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door without. Then went out the other disciple which was known unto the high Priest, and spoke to her Matth. 26. 38. that kept the door, and brought in Peter. Matth. 14. 54. 17 Then said the maid that kept the door, unto Luk. 22. 〈◊〉. Peter, Art not thou also one of this man's disciples? He said, I am not. 18 And the servants and officers stood there, which had made a fire of coals: for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter also stood among them and warmed himself. 19 [¶ The high Priest than asked jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. 20 jesus answered him, I spoke f That is, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 openly to the world: I ever taught in the Synagogue and in the Temple, whither the jews resort continually, and in secret have I said nothing. 21 Why askest thou me? ask them which herded me what I said unto them: behold, they know what I said. 22 When he had spoken these things, one of the officers which stood by, smote jesus with (his) rod, saying, Answerest thou the high Priest so? 23 jesus answered him, If I have evil spoken, bearewitnes of the evil: but if I have well spo ken, why smitest thou me? g After that Caiaphas had first sent him to 〈◊〉. 24 ¶ Now Anna's 〈◊〉 sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high Priest?] Matth. 26. 57 25 * And Simon Peter stood and warmed him 〈◊〉. 14. 〈◊〉. self, and they said unto him, Art not thou Luk. 22. 〈◊〉. also of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not. 26 One of the servants of the high Priest, his cousin whose ear Peter smote of, said, Did not I see thee in the garden with him? 27 Peter then denied again, and immediately the cock crew. Mat. 27. 2. 28 ¶ * Then led they jesus from Caiaphas into 〈◊〉. 16. 15 the common hall. Now it was morning and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. they themselves went not into the common Act. 10. 28. & 11. 3. hall, jest they should be* defiled, but that they might eat the Passeover. 29 Pilate than went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring you against 〈◊〉 man? 30 They answered and said unto him, If he were not an evil doer, we would not have delivered him unto thee. 31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take h He spoke this 〈◊〉, because they were so 〈◊〉 against 〈◊〉 & e 〈◊〉. you him, and judge him 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉 nelaw. Then the jews said unto him, It is not i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 they should say: 〈◊〉 will't not suffer us to do 〈◊〉: for he known: hat 〈◊〉 was not 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 by the 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 death. lawful 〈◊〉 us to put any man to 〈◊〉. 32 (it was) that the word of jesus * might be 〈◊〉. 20. 19 fulfilled which he spoke, 〈◊〉 what death he 〈◊〉 dye. 33 * 〈◊〉 Pilate entered into the common hall again, 〈◊〉 called 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 said 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Art 〈◊〉 the King of the jews? 34 jesus answered him, sayst thou that of thyself, or did other tell it thee of me? 〈◊〉 27 11. 35 Pilate answered, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 Thy own 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 2. nation, and the high Priests have 〈◊〉 Luk. 〈◊〉 31. thee unto me. What hast thou done? 36 jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this k 〈◊〉 standeth not in strength of men nor in world 〈◊〉 defence. world: if my kingdom 〈◊〉 of this world my servants would surely fight, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 not be delivered to the jews: but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 my king 〈◊〉 not from hence. 37 Pilate then said unto him, Art 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 King then? jesus answered, Thou 〈◊〉 that I am 〈◊〉 King: for this cause am I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 bear witnesunto the 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that is of the truth, hearest my voice. 38 Pilate said unto him, l This was a 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 question. What is truth? And when he had said that, he went out 〈◊〉 unto the jews, and said unto them, I find in him no cause at all. 〈◊〉 27. 15. 39 * But you have a m This was one of their blind abuses: for the Law of God gave no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 quite a wicked trespaser. custom, that I should de Mark 〈◊〉. 6. 〈◊〉 you one loose at the Passeover: will ve Luke 2 27. then that I loose unto you the King of the 〈◊〉? 40 * Then cried they all again, saying Not him, but 〈◊〉: now this Barrabas was a murderer. Act. 〈◊〉. 14. CHAP. XIX. 1 When Pilate cold not assuage the rage of the jews against Christ, he delivereth him 〈◊〉 with his supe 〈◊〉 to be hanged 〈◊〉 two 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 They cast lots for his garments 26 He commends his mother unto john. 28 Calleth for drink 33 dieth, and his side is pierced, and taken down from the cross. 38. He is buried. 1 THen * Pilate took jesus and a He thought to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the fury of the jews by some in 〈◊〉 correction. scourged Matth. 27. 〈◊〉. him. Mark 15 18. 2 And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple garment, 3 And said, 〈◊〉, King of the jews. And they smote him with (their) rods. 4 Then Pilate went forth again, and said unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that you may know, that 〈◊〉 find no fault in him at all. 5 Then came jesus forth wearing a crown of thorns, and a purple garment. And (Pilate) said unto them, b He spoke in 〈◊〉 i 〈◊〉 Christ called him 〈◊〉 King. Behold the man. 6 Then when the high Priests and officers saw him, they cried, saying, crucify, crucify (him.) Pilate said unto them, Take you him and crucify (him:) for I find no fault in him. 7 The jews answered him, We have a Law, & by our Law he aught to die, because he mad himself the c Christ was in deed the 〈◊〉 of GOD, and therefore might 〈◊〉 call him 〈◊〉 so without 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉: wherefore then 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 was falsely applied. Son of God. 8 ¶ When Pilate then herded that word, he was the more afraid, 9 And went again into the common hall & said unto esus, Whence art thou 〈◊〉 But jesus 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 none answer. 10 Then said Pilate unto him, 〈◊〉 thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Knowest thou not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 have power to 〈◊〉 thee, and have power to loose thee? 11 〈◊〉 answered, Thou coldest have no d Hereby he 〈◊〉 him, 〈◊〉 aught not to 〈◊〉 his office and 〈◊〉. power at all against me, except it were given thee 〈◊〉 above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee, hath the 〈◊〉 sin. 12 From thence forth 〈◊〉 sought to loose 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 cried, saying, If thou deliver 〈◊〉, thou art not Caesar's 〈◊〉: (〈◊〉) who soever maketh himself a King, speaketh against Cesar. 13 ¶ When Pilate herded that word, he brought 〈◊〉 forth, 〈◊〉 sat down in the 〈◊〉 seat in a place called the e A place some what high and 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 up. Pavement, and in 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. 14 And it was the Preparation of the Passeover and 〈◊〉 the f Which was midday. sixt hour: and he said unto 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, Behold your King. 15 But 〈◊〉 cried, Away 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, away with him, crucify him. 〈◊〉 said unto them, Shall 〈◊〉 your 〈◊〉 The high Priests answered, We have no 〈◊〉 but Cesar. 16 Then delivered he him unto them, to be 〈◊〉 27. 31. 〈◊〉 15 21. crucified. * And they took esus, and led him Luk. 23. 26. away. 17 And he bore his cross, and came into a place named (of dead men's) 〈◊〉, which is call led in Hebrew, g Which was the place 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and 〈◊〉 in the mids. 19 ¶ And Pilate written also a title and put it on the cross, and it was written, I ES US OF NAZARET THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 This title then read many of the jews: for the place where jesus was crucified, was near to the 〈◊〉: and it was written in h Because all 〈◊〉 might understand it. 〈◊〉, Greek and Latin. 21 Then said the high Priests of the jews to Pilate, Writ not, The King of the jews, but that he said, I am King of the jews. 22 Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written. Mat. 27. 35. 23 ¶ Then the * soldiers, when they had crucified Mark. 15. 14. jesus, took his garments and made Luke. 23. 33, four parts, to every soldier a part, and (his) coat: and the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 Therefore they said one to another, Let us not divide it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be. (This was) that the i That which was prefigured in David, was accomplished in jesus Christ. Scripture might be filled, which says, * They departed my garments among them, & on my coat did cast lots. So the soldiers did these things in deed. 〈◊〉. 22. 20. 25 ¶ Then stood by the cross of jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Marry (the wife of) “ Or, 〈◊〉. Cleopas, and Marie Magdalene. 26 And when jesus saw his mother, and the disciples standing by whom he loved, he said unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son. 27 Then said he to the disciple, Behold thy mother: and from that hour, the disciple took her home unto him. 28 ¶ After, when jesus knew that all things Psal. 68 〈◊〉. were performed, that the * Scripture might be fulfilled, he said, I thirst. 29 And there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and k Or 〈◊〉 it upon an hyssop stalk. put it about l It may appear that the cross was not high, seeing a man might 〈◊〉 Christ's mouth with an hyssop stalk, which as 〈◊〉. 1. King. 4. 33. Was the lowest 〈◊〉 herbs, as the cedar was highest amongs 〈◊〉. an hyssop (stalk,) and put it to his mouth. 30 Now when jesus had received of the vinegar, he said, m Man's salvation is perfected by the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉: and all the ceremonies of the Law are ended. It is finished, and bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 31 The jews then [because it was the Preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath (day:) for that Sabbath was an n Because the day of the Passeover fell on the Sabbath day. high day] 〈◊〉 Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken down. 32 Then came the soldiers and broke the legs of the first, and of the other, which was crucified with (jesus.) 33 But when they came to jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they break not his legs. 34 〈◊〉 one of the soldiers with a spear o 〈◊〉 declareth that he was dead in deed as he rose 〈◊〉 e 〈◊〉 death to life. pierced his side, and forth with came there out blood and water. 35 And he that saw it, bore record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that you might believe it. 36 For these things were done, that the * Scripture Exod. 12. 46. should be fulfilled, Not a bone of him Nomb. 9 12. shallbe broken. 〈◊〉. 12. 10. 37 And again another Scripture says. * They shall see him whom they have thrust through. Mat. 27. 〈◊〉. 38 * And after these things, joseph of Arimathea Mark. 〈◊〉. 42. [who was a disciple of jesus, but p That is to say, 〈◊〉 Christ's death, but now he declareth himself manifestly. secretly Luk. 23. 50. for fear of the Jews] besoght Pilate that he might take down the body of jesus. And Pilate gave him licence. He came then and took jesus body. Chap. 3. 2. 39 And there came * also Nicodemus [which first came to jesus by night] and brought of myrrh 〈◊〉 and aloes mingled together about an hundredth pound. 40 q This honourable burial 〈◊〉 as a 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 unto the 〈◊〉. Then took they the body of jesus, and wrapped it in linen clotheses with the odours as the manner of the jews is to bury. 41 And in that place where jesus was 〈◊〉, was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. 42 There then laid they jesus, because of the jews Preparation (day,) for the sepulchre was near. CHAP, XX. 1 Marie Magdalene cometh to the sepulchre. 3 So do Peter and john. 12 The two Angels appear. 17 Christ appeareth to Marie Magdalene. 19 And to all his disciples. 27 The 〈◊〉 and confession of Thomas. 1 NOw * the first (day) of the week came Mark. 16. 1. Marie Magdalene, early when it was Luke. 24. 1. yet a She departed from home before day, & came thither about the 〈◊〉. dark, unto the sepulchre, and saw the stone taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran, and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple whom jesus loved, Mark. 〈◊〉. 2. and said unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and the other disciple, and they came unto the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both together, but the other disciple did out run Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooped down, and saw the linen clotheslying: yet went he not in. 6 Then came Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and saw the linen clotheses lie. 7 And the kerchief that was upon his head, “ Or, napkins notlying with the linen clotheses, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also the b That is, Iohn which written this Gospel. other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw it, c He believed that Christ's body was taken 〈◊〉, according as Marie reported. and believed. 9 For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. 10 And the disciples went away again unto their “ Or, to their company. own home. 11 ¶ * But Marie stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she bowed her Mat. 28. 〈◊〉. self into the sepulchre. Mark. 16. 〈◊〉. 12 And saw two Angels in white, sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of jesus had lain. 13 And they said unto her, Woman, why wepest thou? She said unto them, They have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him. 14 When she had thus said, she turned herself back and saw jesus standing, and knew not that it was jesus. 15 jesus saith unto her, Woman, why wepest thou? whom seekest thou? She supposing that he had been the gardener, said unto him, Sir, if thou haste born him hence, tell me where thou haste laid him, and I will take him away, 16 jesus saith unto her, Marry. She turned herself, and said unto him, Rabboni, which is to say, Master. 17 jesus saith unto her, touch me not: for I am not yet d Because she was to much addicted to the cor porall presence. Christ teacheth hereto lift up her mind by faith 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 where only after his ascension he remains & where we sit with him at the right hand of the Father. ascended to my Father, but go to my e That is, the disciples: for he was the first born 〈◊〉 many brethren. brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and to your Father, and to my God, and your f He is our Father and our God, because 〈◊〉 Christ is 〈◊〉 brother. God. 18 Marie Magdalene came and told the disci bless that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. 19 ¶ * The same day then at night, which was the first (day) of the week, and when the g So that no man opened him the doors, but by his divine power he caused them to open of their own accord, as of Peter is 〈◊〉. doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the jews, came jesus Mark. 16. 14. and stood in the mids, and said to them, Luke. 24. 36. h Or all prosperity: which manner of greeting the Jews used. Peace (be) unto you. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 15. 5. 20 And when he had so said, he showed unto them (his) hands, and his side. Then were the disciples glad when they had seen the Lord Psal. 22. 23. 21 Then said jesus to them again, Peace (be) Rom. 8. 29. unto you: as my Father sent me, so sand I Colos. 1. 18. you. 22 And when he had said that, he i To give them greater power and virtue to execute that weighty charge that he would commit unto them. breathed on them, and said unto them, Receive the ho Mat. 28. 18. lie Gost. 23 * whosoever's sins you remit, they are remitted unto them: (and) whosoever's sins you retain, they are retained. 24 ¶ But Thomas one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when jesus came. Act. 5. 19 &. 12. 10. 25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord: buthe said unto them, Except I see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the “ Or, place. print of the nails, and put mine hand into his side, I will not believe it. 26 ¶ And eight days after again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them, (Then) came JESUS, when the doors were shut, and stood in the mids, and said, Peace (be) unto you. 27 After, said he to Thomas, Put thy finger here, and see mine hands, and put forth thy hand, and put it into my side, and be not faith les, but faithful. 28 Then Thomas answered, and said unto him, (Thou art) my Lord, and my God. 29 jesus said unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou believest: blessed (are) they that have k Which 〈◊〉 upon the simplicity of God's word, and ground not themselves upon man's sense and reason Chap. 〈◊〉. 23. not seen, and have believed. 30 ¶ * And many other signs also did jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these things are written, that you might believe, that jesus is the Christ the Son of God, and that in believing you might have life through his Name. CHAP. XXI. 1 Christ appeareth to his disciples again. 15 He commandeth Peter earnestly to feed his sheep. 18 He forewarneth his of him death. 25 And of Christ's manifold miracles. 1 AFter these things, jesus showed himself again to his disciples at the “ Or, lake of 〈◊〉. sea of Tiberias: and thus showed he (him self.) 2 There were together Simon Peter, and though mass, which is called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the (sons) of Zebedeus, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter said unto them, I go a fishing, They said unto him, We also will go with thee. They went their way and entered into a ship straight way, and that night caught they nothing. 4 But when the morning was now come, jefus stood on the shore: nevertheless the disciples knew not that it was jesus. 5 jesus then said unto them, “ Or, Children. Sirs, have you any meat? They answered him, No. 6 Then he said unto them, Cast out the net on the right side of the ship, and you shall find. So they a Albeit they knew him nor, yet 〈◊〉 followed his counsel, because they had all night taken 〈◊〉 in vain. cast out, and they were not able at all to draw it, for the multitude of fish. 7 Therefore said the disciple whom JESUS loved, unto Peter, It is the Lord: When Simon Peterheard that it was the Lord, he gird his b It was some linen garment, which fishers used to wear, which being 〈◊〉 unto him covered his 〈◊〉 parts, and also letted not his swimming. coat to him [for he was naked] and cast himself into the sea. 8 But the other disciples came by ship [for they were not far from land, but about two hundredth cubits] and they drew the net with fish. 9 assoon then as they were come to land, they saw hot coals, and fish laid thereon, and bread: 10 jesus said unto them, Bring of the fish, which you have now caught. 11 Simon Peter stepped forth and drew the net to land, full of great fish, an hundredth, fifty and three: and albeit there were so many, yet was not the net broken. 12 jesus said unto them, Come, (and) dine, And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou, seeing they known that he was the Lord 13 jesus than came and took bread, and gave them, and fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that JESUS showed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen again from the dead. 15 ¶ So when they had dined, jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon (son) of jona, c The minister can not well teach his congregation, except he love Christ effectually, which love is not in them that feed not the flock. lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yea Lord, thou knowest that I love thee, He said unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He said to him again the second time, Simon (the son) of 〈◊〉, lovest thou me? He said unto him, Yea Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my shep. 17 He said unto him the d Because Peter should be establi shed in his office of an Apostle, Christ causeth him by these three times confessing, to wipe away the shame of his three times denying. third time, Simon (the son) of jona, lovest thou me? Peter was 〈◊〉 because he said to him the third time, Lovest thou me: and said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, & another shall e In steed of a gir dle, thou shalt be tied with bands & cords: & where as now thou goest at liberty, than thou shalt be drawn to pu nishment when thy flesh shall after a sort resist. gird thee, & lead thee THE DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY'S AND PLACES MENTIONED IN THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES FROM Italy on the West part, unto the Medes and Persians towards the East, containing about 2200. mile in length. The which description serveth for the peregrination of S. Paul, and other of the Apostles, and for the understanding of many things contained in this book. The names of the yles and countries mentioned in this map. Achaia. Arabia the desert. Arabia the stony. Armenia. Asia the less. By thinia. Cappadocia. Chios isle. Cilicia. Chaldea. Clauda isle. Coos isle, Creta or Candia isle. Cyprus. Galatia. Grecia. 〈◊〉. Illyria, or Sclavonie. judea. 〈◊〉 boysyle. Lycaonia. Lycia. Maliayle. Macedonia. Mysia. Media. Pamphilia Persia. Ponthus. Phenicia. Pisidia. Phrygia. Rhodesyle. Samos isle. Samothraciayle. Siciliayle. Syria. The Towns specified in this map and their situation with the observation of the length and breadth. Amphipolis. 50. 0. 41. 30. Antiochia of Syria. 70. 〈◊〉. 37. 20. Antiochia of Pisidia 62, 30. 39 0. Appollonia 49. 30. 40. 30. Assos 56. 0. 40. 15. Athenes 52. 45. 37. 15. Attalia 62. 15. 36. 30. Babylon 79. 0. 35. 0. Beroe 48. 45. 39 50. Cenchrea haven. 51. 20. 37. 0. Caesarea Straton. 66. 16. 32. 25. Charram 73. 55. 37. 10. Corinthus 51. 15. 36. 55. Damascus' 68 55. 33. 0. Derbe 64. 20. 38. 15. Ephesus 57 40. 37. 40. Fair havens 56. 46. 35. 10. Gaza 65. 10. 31. 40. Gnidum 57 10. 35. 30. Iconium 64. 30. 38. 45. jerusalem 66. 0. 31. 55. joppes 66. 40. 31. 55. Laodicea. 68 30. 35. 5. Lystri 64. 0. 39 0. Miletum 58. 0. 37. 0. Myra 61. 36. 40. 0. Mytilene 55. 0. 35. 0. Neapolis 51. 15. 41. 40. Paphos in Cyprus 65. 0. 36. 0. Patara 60. 30. 36. 0. Perge 62. 15. 36. 56. Phoenix an haven 53. 45. 34. 20. Philip 50. 45. 41. 46. Ptolemais 66. 50. 32. 58. Puteoli 39 50. 41. 0. Rhegium 40. 0. 39 0. Rome 56. 40. 41. 40. Salamine isle of Cyprus 66. 40. 35. 30. Samaria 66. 20. 32. 19 Seleucia 68 35. 25. 40. Sidon. 67. 15. 33. 30. Syracuse 39 30. 37. 15. Tarsus 67. 40. 36. 50. Thessalonica 49. 50. 40. 30. Troas 55. 0. 41. 0. Tyrus. 67. 3. 33. 20. NORTH. WEST. EAST. SOUTH. whither thou wouldest not. 19 And this spoke he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, Follow me. 20 Then Peter turned about, and saw the disciple whom JESUS loved, following, which had also * leaned on his breast at supper, & had said Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee? 21 When Peter therefore saw him, he said to Chap. 13. 23. jesus, Lord, what shall this man (do?) 22 jesus said unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is it to thee? follow thou me. 23 Then went this word abroad among the brethren, that this disciple should not dye. Yet jesus said not to him, He shall not die: but if I will that he tarry till I come, what is it to thee? 24 This is that disciple, which testifieth of these things, & written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. 25 * Now there are also many other things Chap. 20. 3. which jesus did, the which if they should be written every one, f But God would not charge us with so great an heap: seeing there fore that we have so much as is necessary, we aught to content ou. selves and praise his mercy I suppose the world cold not contain the books that should be written, Amen. THE ACTS OF THE holy Apostles written by Luke the evangelist. THE ARGUMENT. CHrist, after his ascension, performed his promise to his Apostles, and sent them the holy Ghost, declaring thereby, that he was not only mindful of his Church, but would be the head and maintainer thereof for ever. Wherein also his mighty power appeareth, who notwithstanding that Satan and the world resisted never so much against this noble work, yet by a few simple men of no reputation, replenished all the world with the sound of his Gospel. And here, in the beginning of the Church, and the increase thereof, we may plainly perceive the practice and malice which Satan continually useth to suppress, and overthrow the Gospel: he raiseth conspiracies, tumults, commotions, persecutions, slanders and all kind of cruelty. Again we shall here behold the providence of God, who overthroweth his enemy's enterprises, delivereth his Church from the rage of tyrants, strengtheneth, and encourageth his most valiantly and constantly to follow their captain Christ, leaving as it were by this history a perpetual memory to the Church that the cross is so joined with the Gospel, that they are fellows inseparable, and that the end of one affliction, is but the beginning of another. Yet nevertheless God turneth the troubles, persecutions, imprisoning and temptations of his, to a good issue, giving them as it were, in sorrow, joy: in bands, freedom: in prison, 〈◊〉: in trouble, quietness: in death, life. Finally, this book containeth many excellent sermons of the Apostles and discipies, as touching the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ. The mercy of God. Of the grace, and remision of sin through jesus Christ. Of the blessed immortality. An exhortation to the ministers of Christ's flock. Of repentance, and fear of God, with other principal points of our faith: so that this only history in a manner may be sufficient to instruct a man in all true doctrine and religion. CHAP. I 7 The words of Christ & his Angels to the Apostles. 9 His ascension. 14 Wherein the Apostles are occupied till the holy Ghost be sent. 26 And of the election of Mathias. 1 Have made the former treatise, o Theophilus, of all that jesus beganto a Whereby is meant Christ's doctrine, & his miracles declared for the confirmation of the same. do, & teach Until the day, that he was taken up; after that he through the holy Ghost, had given b To preach the Gospel. commandments unto the c Who as they where called by God, so had they their consciences assured by his ho lie Spirit. Apostles, whom he had choose: 2 3 To whom also he presented himself alive after that he had suffered, by many infallible tokens, being seen of them by the (space) of forty days, and speaking of those things which (appertain) to the d Whereby God reigneth in us. kingdom of God 4 And when he had e Because they should be all witnesses of his ascension. gathered (them) together, he commanded them, that they should not depart from jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, * which, (said he,) you have Luk. 24 49. herded of me. john 14. 25. & 15 26 & 16. 7. 5 * For john in deed baptised with water, but Mat. 3. 11. you shallbe baptised with the f That is, with those spiritual graces which jesus only giveth by his Spirit. holy Ghost Mar. 1. 8. within these fewes days. Luk. 3. 12. 6 When they therefore were come together, joh. 1. 26. they asked of him, saying, Lord, will't thou g This declareth man's 〈◊〉 who can not 〈◊〉 quietly 〈◊〉 Gods appointed time come, but would have all things accomplished according to their affections, read. zach. 6. 14. at Chap. 2. 2. & 11. 16. & 19 4. this time restore the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the h For this passeth our capacity, & God reserveth it to himself. times, or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his one power, 8 But you shall receive power of the holy Ghost, when he shall come on you: and you shallbe i To stand in the face of the whole world which signifieth that they must entre into heaven by afflictions, & therefore must fight before they get the victory. witnesses unto me both in jerusalem, and in all judea, and in Samaria, and unto the k Hereby they might learn that the Messiah was not only for the jews, but also for the Gentiles. utter most part of the earth. 9 * And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was l Whereby they knew certainly whether he 〈◊〉. taken up: for a cloud took him up out of their sight. Luk. 24. 52. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven, as he went, behold, m Which were Angels in men's form. two men stood by them in white apparel. 11 Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand you n And seeking him with carnal eyes. gazing into heaven? This jesus which is taken up from you into heaven, shall o As the true redeiner to gather us unto him. so come as you have seen him go into heaven. 12 ¶ Then returned they unto jerusalem from the mount that is called (the mount) of olives which is near to jerusalem, containing a p Which was two mile, according to the jews 〈◊〉, albeit it was not so appointed by the Scriptures. Sabbath (days) journey. 13 And when they were come in they went up into an upper chamber, where abode both Peter, and james, and john, and Andrew, Phi lip, & Thomas, Bartlemewe, & Matthew, james (the son) of Alpheus, and Simon zelotes, and judas james (brother.) 14 These all continued with one q A lively patron to learn how to dispose ourselves to receive the gifts of the holy Gost. accord in r Partly to obtain the holy Ghost, & partly to be delivered from the present dangers. prayer and supplication with the “ Or, wives. women, and Marie the mother of jesus, and with his brethren. 15 ¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the mids of the disciples and said [now the number of “ Or, men. names that were in one place, were about an hundredth and twenty] 16 You men (and) brethren, this s The offence, which might have come by judas fall, is hereby 〈◊〉 away, because the Scripture had so forewarned. Scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the * holy Ghost by the mouth of David spoke before of judas, which was* guide to them that took jesus Psal. 49 9 17 For he was numbered with us, and had john 23. 〈◊〉. obtained “ Or, portion. fellowship in this ministration. 18 He therefore hath purchased a field with the t 〈◊〉 infamy is thereward of all such as by unlawfully 〈◊〉 gods buy any thing. reward of iniquity: and when he* had thrown down himself head longs he braced a sondre in the mids, and all his bowels Mat. 27. 5. gushed out. 19 And it is known unto all the inhabitans of jerusalem, in so much, that that field is called in their own language, Aceldama, that is, The field of blood. 20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, * Let his habitation be void, and let no mandwell therein? * also, Let another take his “ Or, ministery. charge. 21 Wherefore, of these men which have companied with us, all the time that the Lord jesus was ” Greek, went in & went out. conversant among us, 22 Beginning from the Baptism of john, unto the day that he was taken up from us, must one of them be made a witness with us of his u In that he men cioneth the principal article of our faith, he comprehendeth also the rest. resurrection. 23 And they presented two, joseph called Barsabas, Psal. 68 26. whose surname was justus, and Mathias. Psal. 109 8. 24 And they prayed, saying, Thou Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, show whether of these two x To the intent that he that should take in hand that excellent officé of an Aposlle, might be choose by the authority of God. thou hast choose. 25 That he may take the room of this ministration and Apostleship, from which judas hath go astray, to go to his own place. 26 Then they gave forth their lots: and the lot fell on Mathias, & he was by a common consent counted with the Eleven Apostles. CHAP. II 3 The Apóstles having received the holy Ghost, make their hearers astonished. 14 When Peter had stopped the mouths of the mockers, he 〈◊〉 by thy visible graces of the holy Spirit that Christ is come. 41 He baptizeth a great number that were converted. 42 The godly exercise, charity, and divers virtues of the faithful. 1 ANd when the a The holy Ghost was sent when much people was assembled in jerusalem at the feast, Exod. 23. 16. Levi. 23. 16. deu. 16 9 because the thing might not only be known there, but also through the world. day of Pentecoste was come, they were b That is, the Apostles. all with one accord in one place. 2 And* suddenly there came a sound from heaven; as of a rushing (and) mighty c Whereby is signified the holy Gost. wind, & it filled all the house where they sat. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven d This sign agreeth with 〈◊〉 thing, which is si gnified thereby. tongues, like e To declare the virtue, and force that should be in them. fire; and it sat upon each of Chap. 1. 5. & 11. 15. & 19 6. them. Mat. 3. 11. 4 And they were all filled with the holy Ghost, Mar. 1. 8. and began to speak with other tongues, as Luk. 3. 16. the Spirit gave them “ Or, to speak. utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at jerusalem Jews men that feared God, of 〈◊〉 nation under heaven. 6 Now when this was f How the Apostles spoke 〈◊〉 languages. noised, the multitude came together and were astonished, because that every man herded them spoke his own language. 7 And they wondered all, and marveled, saying 〈◊〉 themselves, Behold, are not all these which speak, of Galilee? 8 How then hear we every man our own g For they cold speak all languages, so that they were able 〈◊〉 speaketh to every man in his own language. language, wherein we were born? 9 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the inhabitans of Mesopotamia, and of judea, and of Cappadocia, of Pontus, and Asia, 10 And of Phrygia, and Pamphilia, of Egypt, & of the parties of Lybia, which is beside Cyrene, and “ Or, those that dwelled at Rome. strangers of Rome, and h Whose ancestor's were not of the jewish nation but were converted to the jews religion, which their children did profess. jews, and i That is, such as were converted to the jewish religion, which were before 〈◊〉 and ido 〈◊〉. proselytes, 11 Cretes, and Arabians: we herded them speak in our own tongues the wondered (works) of God. 12 They were all then amazed, and doubted, saying one to another, What may this be? 13 And others k There is no work of God so excellent, which the wicked skoffers do not decide. mocked, and said, They are full of “ Or, 〈◊〉. new wine. 14 ¶ But Peter standing with the Eleven, lift up his voice, and said unto them, You men of judea, (and) you all that inhabit jerusalem, be this known unto you, and harken unto my words. 15 For these are not drunken, as you suppose, since it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that, which was spoken by the l He 〈◊〉 I 〈◊〉 mid without binding himself to his words. Prophet * joel, joel 2. 28. 17 And it shallbe in the last days, says God, I Isa. 44. 3. 〈◊〉. will power out of my Spirit upon all m Or man: meaning young and old 〈◊〉 man and woman. flesh, and your sons, & your daughters shall prophecy, and your young men shall see visions; & your n Meaning, that God will she we himself very familiarly & plainly both to old and young. old men shall dream dreams. 18 And on my servants, & on mine handemaides I will o Even in great abundance. power out of my Spirit in those days, and they shall prophecy. 19 And I will show wonders in heaven above, and tokens in the earth beneath, blood, and fire, and the vapour of smoke. 20 * The p God will show such signs of his wrath through all the world, that men shallbe no less amazed than if the whole ordre of nature were changed. sun shallbe turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come. joel. 2 32. 21 And it shallbe, * that whosoever shall call on the q Hereacheth this 〈◊〉 to avoideth wrath and to obtain salvation. Name of the Lord, shallbe saved. 22 You men of Israel, hear these words, JESUS of Nazaret, a man approved of God among you with great works, and wonders, and signs, which God did by him in the mids of you, as you yourselves also know: Rome 10. 13. 23 Him, (I say,) have you taken by the hands of r God caused their wickedness to set forth his glory 〈◊〉 to their minds. the wicked, being delivered by the s As judas traison and the jews 〈◊〉 toward Christ were most 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, so were they not only known to the 〈◊〉 wisdom of God, but also directed by his 〈◊〉 counsel to a most 〈◊〉 end determinate counsel, and “ Or, 〈◊〉. fore knowledge of God and have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath 〈◊〉 up, and loosed the t 〈◊〉 as touching the pain, and also the hor〈◊〉 of GOD'S wrath and curse. sorrows of death, because it was unpossible that he should be held of it. 25 For David says concerning him, * I beheld Psal. 15. 7. the Lord always before me: for he is at my u To signify that nothing can comfort us in our of flictions except we know that God is present with 〈◊〉. right hand, that I should not be 〈◊〉. 26 Therefore did mine heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad, and moreover also my flesh shalrest in x Out hope 〈◊〉 in God's desense. hope. 27 Because thou will't not leave my “ Or, life, or person. soul in grave, neither will't suffer thy holy one to “ Or, 〈◊〉. see corruption. 28 Thou hast showed me the y 〈◊〉 restoring me 〈◊〉 death to life. ways of life, and shalt make me full ofioye with thy countenance. 29 Men (and) brethren, I may boldly speak unto you of the Patriarch David, * that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre remains with us unto this day. 30 Therefore, seeing he was a z And so know by 〈◊〉 and special promise that which else he cold not have known. Prophet, and knew that God had * sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins he would raise up Christ concerning the flesh to set him upon his throne, 31 He knoing this before, spoke of the resurrection of Christ, that * his “ Or, person. soul should not be left in a The word signifieth a place where one can see nothing. grave, neither his flesh should “ Or, feel. see corruption. 32 This jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Since then that he by the b By the virtue and power. right hand of God hath been exalted, and hath c He 〈◊〉 of his father power to accomplis h the promise which he made to his Apostles, as touching the holy Ghost to be sent unto them. received of his Father the promise of the holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this which you 1. King. 2. 10. nowse and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into heaven, but he says, * The Lord said to my Lord, d And therefore 〈◊〉 doth far excel David. Sat at my right hand. 35 Until I e Christ is the only redeemer unto whom all powers are subject & mustobey. make thy enemies thy forestole. Chap. 13. 36. 36 Therefore, let all the house of Israel know Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. for a surety, that God hath f That is, hath appointed as King and ruler: and note, that in all this Sermon Peter speaketh of Christ's manhood, as bewas dead, burved, risen and 〈◊〉 to heaven. made him both Psal. 15. 10. Lord, and Christ, this jesus, (I say,) whom Chap, 13. 55. you have crucified. 37 Now when they herded it, they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter and the other Apostles, Men (and) brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter said unto them, amend your lives, and be g He speaketh not here of the form of baptism, but teacheth that the whole effect thereof 〈◊〉 in jesus Christ. baptised every one of you in the Name of jesus Christ for the remission of sins: and you shall receive the h The visible signs. gift of the holy Gost. 39 For the promise (is made) unto you, and to your children, and to all that are a 〈◊〉 of, Psal. 110. 1. (even) as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words he besought, and exhorteth (them,) saying, Save your selves from this froward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word; were baptised: and the same day, there were added (to the Church) about three thousand “ Or, protested before God. souls. 42 And they continued in the Apostles doctrine, and k Which standeth in brotherly love, and liberality. * Rome 15. 26. * 2. Cor. 9 13. * Ebr. 13. 16. fellowship, and l Whichwas the ministration of the Lords supper. * Cham 4 32. breaking of bread; and prayers. 43 ¶ And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the Apostles. 44 And all that believed, were in one place, and had all things * common. 45 And they sold their possessions & m Not that their goods were mingled all together: but such order was observed that 〈◊〉 man frank lie relieved another's 〈◊〉. * Chap. 20. 7. goods and parted them to almen, as every one had need. 46 And they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, * and n They did eat together, and at these feast, did use to minister the Lords supper, * 〈◊〉. Cor. 11. 21. * jude. 12. breaking bread, “ Or, from house to house. at home, did eat their meat together with gladness and singleness of heart. 47 Praising God, and had favour with all the people: and the Lord added to the Church i Christ is promi sed both to the Ie was and Gentiles, but the jews have the first place. o Whereby we see that the Apostles 〈◊〉 not in vain. from day to day, such as should be saved. Or, persons. CHAP, III The lame is restored to his feet. 12 Peter preacheth Christ unto the people. 1 Now Peter and john went up together into the Temple, at the a Whichi is with us, three a clock afternoon, which was their evening sacrifice, at which the Apostles were present to teach, that the shadows of the Law were abolished by that lamb that took away the sins of the world. ninth hour of prayer. 2 And a certain man which was a cripple from his mother's womb, was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the Temple called Beautiful, to ask b Because his disease was in curable, he gave himself to live of alms. alms of them that entered into the Temple. 3 Who seeing Peter and john, that they would enter into the Temple, desired to receive an alms. 4 And Peter earnestly beholding him with john, said, Look on us. 5 And he gave heed unto them, trusting to receive some thing of them. 6 Then said Peter, Silver and Gold have I none, but such as I c He had the gift of healing sicknesses. have, that give I thee: In the d In the virtue of 〈◊〉: for Christ was the author of this miracle, and Peter was the minister. Name of jesus Christ of Nazaret rise up and 〈◊〉. 7 And he took him by the right hand, and lift (him) up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 And he leapt up, stood, and walked, and entered with them into the Temple, walking and leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walk, and prai sing God. 10 And they knew him, that it was he which sat for the alms at the Beautiful gate of the Temple, and they were amazed, and sore 〈◊〉 nied at that, which was come unto him. 11 ¶ And as the cripple which was healed, held Peter and john, all the people ran ama sed unto them in the porch which is called Solomons. 12 So when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, You men of Israel, why marvel you at this? or why look you so steadfastly on us, as though by our own e He correcteth the abuse of men who attribute that to man's 〈◊〉, which one lie appertaineth to God. power or godliness, we had made this man go? 13 The God of Abraham, and Isaac, and jacob, the * God of our Fathers hath glorified his Son jesus, whom you betrayed, and denied Chap. 5. 30. in the presence of Pilate, when he had Mat. 27. 20. judged him to be delivered. Mark. 15 11. 14 * But you denied the holy one and the just, Luke. 23. 18. and desired a f To wit, Barrabbas. murderer to be given you, john. 18. 40. 15 And killed the Lord of life, whom God hath raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his g To wit, God's Name, whereby it appeareth that they did strive against God. Name hath made this man sound, whom you see, and know, through faith in * his “ Or, in Christ. Name: and the faith which is by him, hath given to him this disposition of his 1. Peter. 1. 21. whole body in the presence of you all. 17 And now brethren, I know that through h He doth not excuse their malice, but because that ignorance & a blind zeal led many, he putteth them in hope of salvation. ignorance you did it, as (did) also your i He means some, and not all. governors. 18 But those things which God before had showed by the mouth of all his Prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath thus fulfilled. 19 Amend your lives therefore, and turn, that your sins may be put away, when the time of refreshing k When jesus shall come to judge the world, you i hall know that he willbe your redeemer and not your judge. shall come from the presence of the Lord 20 And he shall sand jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you. 21 Whom the heaven must l We therefore believe constantly, that he is in none other place contain until the time that all things m Which is begun and continueth: but the full accomply 〈◊〉, and perfection is differed to the last day. be restored, which God had spoken by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began. 22 * For Moses said unto the Fathers, The Lord your God shall raise up unto you a Prophet, (even) of your n Of the stock of Abraham. brethren like unto me: you shall hear him in all things, whatsoever he Deut. 18 15. shall say unto you. Chap. 7. 37. 23 For it shallbe that every person which shall not hear that Prophet, shallbe destroyed out of the people. 24 Also all the Prophets from Samuel, and thence for the as many as have spoken, have like wise foretold of these days. 25 You are the o Because they came of the same nation, and therefore were heirs of the same promise which appertained to the whole body of the people. children of the Prophets, and of the covenant, which God hath made Gene. 12. 1. unto our fathers, saying to Abraham, * Even Gala. 3. 8. in thy seed shall all the p Both jew and Gentile. kindreds of the earth be q None are blessed but in Christ. blessed. 26 First unto you hath GOD raised up his Son jesus, and him he hath sent to bless you, in r So that our regeneration and newness of life is enclosed under this blessing. turning every one of you from your iniquities. CHAP. four 3 Peter and john delivered out of prison, preach the Gospel boldly. 10 They confess plainly the Name of Christ 16 They are commanded to preach no more in that name. 24 They pray for the good success of the Gospel. 32 The increase, unity and charity of the Church. 1 ANd as they spoke unto the people, they Priests and the a It is to be thought that this was the Captain of the Romans garrison. captain of the Temple, and they Sadduces came upon them. 2 taking it grievously that they taught the people, and preached in jesus (Name) the b The Sadduces were great enemies to this doctrine. resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold, until the next day: for it was now even tied. 4 Howbeit, many of them which herded the word, believed, and the number of the men was about c The whole Church was increased to this number. five thousand. 5 ¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and Elders, and Scribes, were gathered together at jerusalem. 6 And Annas the chief Priest, and Caiaphas, and john, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high Priests. 7 And when they had set them before them, they asked, By what power, or d By whose authority or commandment? in what Name have you done this? 8 Then Peter full of the e For he cold not have so spoken of himself. holy Ghost, said unto them, You rulers of the people, and Elders of Israel. 9 For asmuch as we this day are examined of the f judges aught 〈◊〉 to condemn, but approwe and commend that which is well done. good deed (done) to the impotent men, (to wit,) by what means he is made whole. 10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of jesus Christ of Nazaret, whom you have crucified, whom God raised again from the dead, (even) by him doth this man stand here before you, whole. 11 * This is the stone cast a side of you, Psal. 117. 12. g Meaning Priests, Elders, and Governors. builders, which is become the head of the Isa. 28. 16. h For to up hold the weight and force of the building. corner. Mat. 21. 42. Mark 12. 10. 12 neither is there salvation in any other: for Luke. 20. 17. Rom. 9 33. amongmen there is given none other name 1. Peter. 2. 7. i That is, none other cause or mean. under heaven, whereby we must be saved. 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and john, and understood that they were unlearned men and without knowledge, they 〈◊〉, and knew them, that they had been with jesus: 14 And beholding also the man which was healed standing with them, they had nothing to say against it. 15 Then they commanded them to go aside out of the Council, and k The wicked still rage against Christ, though their own conscience do condem them. conferred among themselves. 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for surely a manifest sign is done by them, (and it is) openly known to all them that dwelin jerusalem: and we can not deny it. 17 But that it be noised no farther among the people, let us threaten and charge them, that they speak hence forth to no man in this l They gave commandment to preach Christ no more. Name. 18 So they called them, and commanded them, that in m They prefer their autoritieto the ordinance of God. no wise they should speak or teach in the Name of jesus. 19 But Peter and john answered unto them, and said, Whether it be right in the sight, of God, to obey you rather than God, judge you. 20 For we can not but speak the things which we have n To the intent that we should bear witness, and preach them. seen and herded. 21 So they o God hath put a ring through the wickeds nosesso that he stayeth them their mischievous purposes. threatened them, and let them, go and found nothing how to punish them, because of the people: for all men praised God for that which was done. 22 For the man was above forty year old, on whom this miracle of healing was showed. 23 Then assoon as they were let go, they came to their p To encourage one another, and to 〈◊〉 God. fellows, and showed all that the high Priests and Elders had said unto them. 24 And when they herded it, they lift up their voices to God with one accord, and said, O Lord, thou art the God which hast made the heaven and the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them. 25 Which q They ground their prasers upon God's promise, who had assured that he would en large the kingdo me of Christ. by the mouth of thy servant David hast said, * Why did the Gentiles rage, and the people imagine vain things? 26 The Kings of the earth assembled, and the rulers came together against the Lord, and against his Christ. Psal. 2. 1. 27 For r This is the verifying of the prophecy. doubtless, against thy holy Son jesus, whom thou hadst s And appointed to be King. anointed, both Herode and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel gathered them selves together, 28 To do what soever thy t Power, and 〈◊〉. hand, and thy u All things are done by the force of Gods purpo se, according to the decree of his will, counsel had determined before to be done. 29 And now, o Lord, behold their x Assuage their rage and malice which they entre prize against thee threatenings, and y They seek not how to live at ease, but whereby they may must glorify God. grant unto thy servants with all boldness to speak thy word, 30 So that thou stretch forth thy hand, Ephes. 1. 11. that healing, and signs, and wonders may be done by the Name of thy holy Son jesus. 31 And when as they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together, and they were all z This was a sign of God's presence and the per formans of his promise filled with the holy Ghost, and they spoke the word of God a This boldness and constancy declared that their prayer took effect. boldly. 32 And the multitude of them that believed, were of one heart, and of one b Of one mind will, consent and affection. soul: neither any of them said, that any thing of that which he possessed, was his c Their hearts were so 〈◊〉 in God, that being all membres of one body they cold not suffer their fellow membres to be destirute. own, but they had all things * common. 33 And with great power gave the Apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord jesus: Chap. 2. 44. and great grace was upon them all. 34 neither was there any among them, that d As the Apostles suffered none to lack, so. lacked: for as many as were possessers of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the price of the things that were sold, 35 And laid it down at the Apostles feet, and it was distributed unto every man, e The goods were not alike divided amongs all, but as every man had want, so was his necessity moderately relieved. according as he had need. 36 Also joses which was called of the Apostles Barnabas [that is by interpretation the son of consolation] being a Levite, (and) of the country of Cyprus. S. Paul commandeth, that no idle loiterers be main teined, 37 Where as he had land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it down at the Apostles 2. Thes. 3. 10. feet. CHAP. V. 5 The 〈◊〉 of Ananias and Sapphira is punished 12 Miracles are done by the Apostles. 17 They are taken, but the Angel of God bringeth them out of prison 29 Their bold confession before the Council. 34 The counsel of Gamaliel. 40 The Apostles are beaten, and rejoice in trouble. 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And a Which signified their sacrilege, distrust, and hypocrisy. kept away (part) of the price, his wife also being of council, and brought a certain part, and laid it down at the Apostles feet. 3 Then said Peter, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart, that thou shouldest lie unto the holy b Who moved thy heart to sell thy possession: where as thou turnest part to another use, as if God did not see thy dissimulation Ghost, and keep away (part) of the price of the possession? 4 While it remains, c His sin therefore was so much greater in that he committed it willingly. appertained it not unto thee? and after it was sold, was it not in thy own d Then no man was compelled to sell his 〈◊〉, nor to put his money to the common use. power? how is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. 5 Now when Ananias herded these words, he fell downe, and gave up the ghost. Then great fear came on all them that herded these things. 6 And the young men rose up, and took him, up and carried (him) out, and buried (him.) 7 And it e Because that God so disposed it. came to pass about the space of three hours after, that his wife came in, ignorant of that which was done. 8 And Peter said unto her, Tell me, sold you the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much, 9 Then Peter said unto her, Why have you agreed together, to f And to mock him as if he should not have known your crafty fetch which declareth that when men do any thing of an evil conscience they do not only pronounce the sentence of damnation upon them selves, but also provoke the wrath of God, because they do prove, as it were, purpose lie, whether God be righteous and almighty. tempt the Spirit of the Lord? be hold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband, (are) at the door, and shall carry thee out. 10 Then she fallen down strait way at his feet and yieldest up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, & carried her out, and buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came on all the Church, and on as many as herded these things. 12 Thus by the hands of the Apostles were many signs and wonders showed among the people [and they were all with one accord in g Read the anno ration upon the figure. 1. King. 6. 152. Solomon's porch. 13 And of the other h Because of their own evil consciences which made them to tremble: for they that were not assured of God's mercies in Christ, were astonished at these his strange judgements. dared no man join himself to them: nevertheless the people i That is, they gave them great praise. magnified them, 14 Also the number of them that believed in the Lord, both of men and women, grew more and more] 15 In so much that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the lest way the shadow of Peter, when he came by, might shadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto jerusalem, bringing sick folks, & them which were vexed with unclean spirits, who were all healed. 17 ¶ Then the chief Priest rose up, and all they that were with him [which was the sect of the k Which then were the chief among them. Sadduces] and were full of l They were full of blind zeal, emulation and jealousy, in defence of their superstition. indignation, 18 And laid hands on the Apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the Angel of the Lord, by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, & said, 20 Go your way, and stand in the Temple, and speak to the people all the words m That is, of the lively doctrine, whereby the way to life is declared of this life. 21 So when they herded it, they entered into the Temple early in the morning and taught. And the chief Priest came, and they that were with him, and called the Council together, and all the Elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison, to 'cause them to be brought. 22 But when the officers came, and sound them not in the prison, they returned and told it. 23 Saying, Certainly we found the prison shut as sure as was possible, and the keepers n So that there was no fraud 〈◊〉 deceit, nor negligence, but it huelie 〈◊〉 forth the power of God & his providence for his. standing without, before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. 24 Then when the (chief) Priest, and the captain of the Temple, and the high Priests herded these things, they doubted of them, whereunto this would grow. 25 Then came one and showed them, saying, Behold, the men that you put in prison, are in the Temple, and teach the people. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, & brought them without violence [for they feared the people, jest they should have been stoned] 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the Council, & the chief Priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straightly command you that you should not teach in this Name? and behold, you have filled o He accuseth tl est of rebellion and sedition. jerusalem with your doctrine, & you would bring this man's p And to make 〈◊〉 of Christ's death. blood upon us. 29 Then Peter and the Apostles answered, and said, We aught rather to obey God then q When they command, or forbidden us any thing contrary to the 〈◊〉 of God. men. 30 The * God of our Fathers hath raised up jesus, whom you 〈◊〉, and hanged on a tre. 31 Him hath God lift up 〈◊〉 his right hand, Chap 3. 13. (to be) a Prince and a r Meaning that he is 〈◊〉 mediator and only mean between God and man. Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses concerning these things which we say: yea, and the 〈◊〉 Ghost whom God hath given to them that obey s That is, Christ. him. 33 Now when they herded it, they braced for anger, and consulted to slay them. 34 Then stood there up in the Council a certain Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of the Law, honoured of all the people, and commanded to put the Apostles forth a little space, 35 And said unto them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, what you intend to do touching these men. 36 For before these times, rose up t This Theudas was ahove thirty years before him, of whom josephus mentioneth li. 20. de An tiq. chap. 4. that was after the death of Herode the Great, when Archelaus his son was at Rome, at what time judea was full of 〈◊〉 so that it is not sure to give 〈◊〉 to Eusebius in this point. Theudas boasting himself, to whom resorted a number of men, about a four hundredth, who was slain: and they all which obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After this man, arose up u Of him maketh mention josephus li. 18. where he speaketh of the taxing. Luk. 2. 1. judas of Galilee, in the days of the tribute, & drawn away much people after him: he also perished, & all that obeyed him, were scattered abroad. 38 And now I say unto you, refrain your selves from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel, or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of x He groundeth vpon good principles, but he doubteth of the quality of the cause, neither dare affirm whether it be good or bad: when re in appeareth he 〈◊〉 but a 〈◊〉, God, you can not destroy it, jest you be found even fighters against God. 40 And to him they agreed, and called the Apostles: and when they had beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the Name of jesus, and let them go. 41 So they departed from the Council, rejoicing, that they were counted worthy to suffer rebuke for his Name. 42 And daily in the Temple, and from house to house they ceased not to teach, and preach jesus Christ. CHAP. VI 3 Seven deacons are ordained in the Church. 8. The graces and miracles of Steven, whom they accused falsely. 1 ANd in those days, as the number of the disciples grew, there arose a murmuring of the a Whose ancestors were jews and dwelled in Grecia: therefore these spoke 〈◊〉 ke, and not Hebrew, Grecians towards the Hebrews, because their widows were b They were not looked unto in the distribution of the alms. neglected in the daily ministering. 2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples together, and said, It is not meet that we should leave the word of God to serve the c That is, to make provision for the maintenance of the poor, forasmuch as they were not able to satisfy both 〈◊〉 offices. tables. 3 Wherefore brethren, look you out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy Ghost, and of wisdom, which we may appoint to this business. 4 And we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministration of the word. 5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Steven a man full of d He joineth faith with the other gifts of the holy Gost. faith and of the holy Ghost, and * Philippe, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a e Meaning one that was turned to the jewish religion. proselyte of Antio chia, Chap. 21 8. 6 Which they set before the Apostles: and they prayed, and f This ceremony the jews observed in solemn sacrifices, laid their hands on them. 7 And the word of God increased, and the Levi. 3. 2. and also in prayer and pri vate blessings, number of the disciples was multiplied in jerusalem greatly, and a great company of the Gene. 48. 14. Priests were obedient to the g That is, to the Gospel, which is received by faith. faith. likewise in the 〈◊〉 Church it was used, either when they made ministers, or gave the gifts of the ho lie Ghost: which gifts being now taken away, the ceremony must cease. 8 ¶ Now Steven full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose certain of the h Orcolledge: di vers nations had colleges at jerusalem, where in their youth was instructed, as we sein 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, which are called Libertines, & Cyrenians and of Alexandria, and of them of Cilicia, and of 〈◊〉, and disputed with Steven. 10 But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by the which he spoke. 11 Then they i That is, instructed and set forth false witnesses: and thus malice seeketh false shifts when truth 〈◊〉 he. suborned men, which said, We have herded him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and God. 12 Thus they moved the people and the Elders, and the Scribes: & running upon him, caught him, and brought him to the Council, 13 And set forth false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the Law. 14 For we have herded him say, that k They speak this in 〈◊〉. this jesus of Nazaret shall destroy this place, and shall change the ordinances, which Moses gave us. 15 And as all that sat in the Council, looked steadfastly on him, they saw his face as (it had been) the l Not only a certain confidence, but also 〈◊〉 majesty appearing in him. face of Angel. CHAP. VII. Steven maketh answer by the Scriptures to his accusers. 51. He rebuketh the hardnecked jews, 57 And is stoned to death. 58 Saul keepeth the tourmentours clotheses. 1 THen said the chief Priest, Are these things so? 2 And he said, You a Steven was accused that he denied God, and therefore he is more diligent to purge this crime. men, brethren and fathers harken. The God of b Hereby he is di 〈◊〉 from the 〈◊〉 gods. glory appeared unto our father Abraham, while he was in c He speaketh here of Mesopotamia, as it 〈◊〉 babylon and Chaldea in it. Mesopotamia, before he dwelled in Charran, Gen. 12. 1. 3 * And said unto him, Come out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land, which I shall show thee. 4 Then came he out of the land of the Chaldeans, and dwelled in Charran. And after that his father was dead, (God) brought him from thence into this land, where in you now devil, 5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, not, not the breadth of a foot: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. 6 But God spoke thus, that his * sede should be Gene. 15. 〈◊〉. a sojourner in a strange land, and that they should keep it in bondage, and entreat it evil d Beginning to reckon 〈◊〉 years from the time that Isaac was born. four hundredth years. 7 But the nation to whom they shallbe in bondage, will e Take vengeance of them and deliver my people. judge, says God: and after that, they shall come forth and serve me in this place. 8 * He gave him also the covenant of circumcision: and so (Abraham) begat * Isaac, and Genes. 17. 9 circumcised him the eight day: and Isaac, Genes. 21. 3. (begat) * jacob, and jacob the twelve * patriarchs. Genes. 25. 24. Gen. 29. 33. &. 30. 5. and 35. 23. 9 And the patriarchs moved with envy sold Gen. 37. 28. * joseph into Egypt: but God was f That is preserved and brought all things to a good 〈◊〉. with him, 10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, Gen. 41. 37. and * gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh King of Egypt, who made him governor over Egypt, and (over) his whole house. 11 ¶ Then came there a famine over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction, that our fathers found no sustenance. Gen. 42. 1. 12 But when * jacob herded that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our father's first. Gen. 45 4. 13 * And at the second time, joseph was know en of his brethren, and joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh. 14 Then sent joseph and caused his father to be brought, and all his kindred, even g After the Hebrew, threescore and ten. three score and fifteen souls. 15 So * jacob went down into Egypt, and he Gene. 46. 5. * died, and our fathers, Gene. 49. 31. 16 And were removed into * Sychem, and were Gene. 50. 7. put in the sepulchre, that h It is probable that some writer through negligence put in Abraham in this place, in 〈◊〉 of jacob who bought this field. Abraham had jos h. 24. 32. bought * for money of the sons of Emor, Gen. 23. 16. (son) of Sychem. Exod. 1 7. 17 But when the time of the promise drew near, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people* grew and multiplied in Egypt, 18 Till another King arose, which knew not joseph. 19 The same dealt i He invented craftiewaiesboth to destroy the Israelites with over much labour, and also to get great profit by them. subtely with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, and made them Gene. 33. 19, or, by Abraham he meaneth the posterity of Abraham. to cast out their young children, that “ Or, that their race should fail. they should not remain alive. 20 * The same time was Moses born, and was Exod. 2. 2. acceptable unto God, which was nourished Ebr. 11. 23. up in his father's house three months. 21 And when he was cast out, pharao's daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. 22 And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in dedes. Exod. 1. 10. 23 Now when he was full forty year old, it came into his heart to wisit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 * And when he saw one (of them) suffer Exod. 2. 11. wrong, he defended him, and avenged his quarrel that had the harm done to him, and sinote the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed his brethren would have understand, that God by his hand should give them deliverance: but they understood it not. Exod. 2. 〈◊〉. 26 * And the next day, he showed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brethren: why do you wrong one to another? 27 But he that did his neighbour wrong, thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a prince, and a judge over us? 28 will thou kill me, as thou did dost the Egyptian yesterday? 29 Then fled Moses at that saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he begat two sons. 30 And when forty yereswere expired, there Exod. 3. 2. appeared to him in the * wilderness of mount Sina, an Angel of the Lord in a flame k This fire repre scented the furnace of affliction wherein the people of God were. of fire in a bush. 31 And when Moses saw it, he wondered at the sight: and as he drew near to consider it, the voice of the Lord came unto him, (saying,) 32 I am the l Seeing thy Angel called himself God, it declareth that he was Christ the Mediator, who is the eternal God. God of thy fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of jacob. Then Moses trembled, and dared not behold it. 33 Then the Lord said to him, m In sign of reverence, read. Put of thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest, is holy ground. Exod. 3. 5. 34 I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people, which is in Egypt, and I have herded their groaning, and am came down to deliver them: and now come, and I will sand thee into Egypt. 35 This Moses whom they forsook, saying, Who made thee a prince and a judge? the same God sent for a prince, and a deliverer by Exod. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. 14. the hands of the Angel, which appeared to Exod. 16. 〈◊〉. him in the bush. Deut. 18. 15. 36 He * brought them out, doing wonders, and Chap. 3. 22. miracles in the land of Egypt, and in the read sea, and in the wilderness * forty years. 37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, * A n He proveth that Christ is the end of the Law and the 〈◊〉, Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you, (even) of your Exod. 19 2. brethren, like unto me: him shall you hear. 38 * This is he that was in the Congregation, in the wilderness with the o Moses was the Angels or Christ's minister, and a guide to the fathers. Angel, which spoke to him in mount Sina, and with our fathers, who received the p By oracles is meant the sayings that God spoke to Moses. lively oracles to giveunto us. 39 To whom our fathers would not obey, but Exod. 〈◊〉. 1. refused, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt, 40 Saying unto Aaron, * Make q Figures, or testimonies of the presence of God. us gods that may go before us: for r Yet they known he was absent for their commodity, and so would shortly 〈◊〉 and bring them the Law. we know not what is 〈◊〉 of this Moses that brought us out of the land of Egypt. 41 And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced Rom. 1 24. in the works of their own hands. 42 Then God turned himself away, and * gave them up to serve the s As the sun, moan and other 〈◊〉. host of heaven, as it Deut. 17. 3. is written in the book of the Prophets, 〈◊〉 5 〈◊〉. * t Your fathers be 'gan in wilderness to contemn mine ordinances and you now far pass them in impiety. O house of Israel, have you offered to me slain beasts and sacrifices by the space of forty years in the wilderness? 43 And you u And carried it upon your shoulders. took up the tabernacle of * Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures, Levi. 20. 2. which you made to worship them: therefore I will carry you away beyond Babylon. 44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of x They aught to have been content with this convenant only, and not to have go after their lewd fantasies. witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto * Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. 45 Which (tabernacle) also our Fathers received, and brought in with * jesus into the Exod. 25. 40. possession of the Gentiles, which God drove out Ebr. 8. 5. before our fathers, unto the days of David: jos. 3 14. 46 * Who found favour before God, and 1. Sam. 13. 14. desired that he might * find a tabernacle for Psal 89 21. the God of acob. 2. Sam. 7. 〈◊〉. Psal. 132. 5. 47 * But Solomon built him an house. 1. Chro. 17. 12. 48 How beit the most High * dwelleth not in 1. king. 6. 1. Chap. 17. 24. y He reproveth the gross dullness of the people 〈◊〉 the power of God in that they would have contained it within the temple. Isa. 66. 1. temples made with hands, as says the * Proditor phet, 49 Heaven (is) my throne, and earth (is) my foot stolen: what z God can not be contained in any space of place. house will you build for me, says the Lord? or what place is it that I should rest in? 50 Hath not mine hand made all these things? 51 * You stiff-necked and of uncircumcised a Which neither forsake your old wickedness, nor so much as hear 〈◊〉 God speaketh to you, 〈◊〉 rebel. hearts and ears, you have always resisted the jere 9 26. holy Ghost: as your fathers (did,) so (do) you. Ezek. 44 9 52 Which of the Prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them, which showed before of the coming of that b Which is jesus Christ who is not only just for his 〈◊〉, but because all true justice cometh of him. lust, of whom you are now the betrayers and murderers. 53 * Which have received the Law by the c By their ministery or office. ordinance of Angels, and have not kept it. 54 But when they herded these things, their hearts braced for anger, and they gnashed at him with (their) teeth. 〈◊〉. 16. 13. 55 But he being full of the holy God, looked steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and jesus standing at d An I reigning in his flesh wherein he had suffered. the right hand of God. 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens open, and the Son of man standing at the ryghth and of God. 57 Then they gave a shout with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and e This was done of furious violence and by no for me of justice. ran upon him all at once. 58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the * witness laid down their Chap. 22. 20. clotheses at a young man's feet, named Saul. 59 And thy stoned Steven, who called on (God,) and said, Lord jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, * Lord, lay not this sin to Mat. 5. 44. their charge. And when he had thus spoken Luk. 23. 34. he slept. 1. Cor. 4. 12. CHAP. VIII. 2 Steven is lamented and buried. 3 The rage of the jews and of Saul against them. 4 The faithful scattered, preach here and there 9 Samaria is seduced by Simon the sorcerer but was converted by Philippe, and confirmed by the Apostles. 18 The covetousness and hypocrisy of Simon: 26 And conversion of the Eunuch. 1 ANd Sanul consented to his death, and at that time, there was a great persecution against the Church which was at jerusalem, and they were all scattered abroad through the regions of judea and of Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Then (certain) men fearing God, a From the 〈◊〉 where he was stoned. carried Steven amongs them, (to be buried,) and made great b When the Church is deprived of any worthy member, there is just cause of sorrow: and note that here is no mention of any relics or prayers for the dead, or worshipping. lamentation for him. 3 But Saul made havoc of the Church, and entered into every house, & drew out both men and women, and put them into prison. 4 Therefore they thatwere scattered abroad went to and fro preaching the word. 5 ¶ Then came Philippe into the city c The conversion of Samaria was as it were the first fruits of the calling of the Gentiles. of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people gave hedeunto those things which Philippe spoke, with one accord, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits crying with a loud voice, came out of many that were possessed (of them:) and many taken with palsies, and that halted, where healed. 8 And there was great ioye in that city. 9 And there was before in the city a certain man called Simon, which used witchcraft, & bewitched the people of Samaria, saying, that he himself was some great man. 10 To whom they d This declareth how much more we are inclined to follow the illu sions of Saran 〈◊〉 the truth of God. gave heed from the lest to the greatest, saying, This man is the great e This is the 〈◊〉 of Saran to cover all his illusions under the Name of God. power of God. 11 And they gave heed unto him, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. 12 But assoon as they believed Philippe, which preached the things that concerned the king doom of God, & in the Name of jesus Christ they were baptised both men and women. 13 Then Simon himself f The majesty of God's word forced him to confess the truth: but yet was he not regenerate therefore. believed also and was baptised, and continued with Philippe, and wondered, when he saw the signs and great miracles which were done. 14 ¶ Now when the Apostles, which were at jerusalem, herded say, that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and john. 15 Which when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the g Meaning the particular gifts of the holy Spirit holy Gost. 16 [For as yet, he was come down on none of them, but they were baptised h They had only received the common grace of adoption & regeneration which are offered to all the faithful in baptism, and as yet had not received the gift to spoke in divers languages, & to do miracles. only in the Name of the Lord jesus] 17 Then laid they their hands on them, & they received the holy Gost. 18 And when Simon saw, that through laying on of the Apostles hands the holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay the hands, he may receive the holy Gost. 20 Then said Peter unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou thinkest that the gift of God may be obtained with money. 21 Thou hast neither part nor i Thou art not worthy to be of the number of the faithful. fellowship in this business: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 k That is, turn away from thy wickedness. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, & pray God, that if it be l Hereby he would make him to feel his sin & not that he doubted of God's mercies, if he cold repent. possible, the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. Deut. 29. 18. 23 For I see that thou art m Or 〈◊〉 heart is full of dispitful of malice, & develisn poison of impiety, so that now Satan hath thee 〈◊〉 as captive in his bands. in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray you to the Lord for me, that none of these things which you have spoken, come upon me. 25 ¶ So they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to jerusalem, and preached the Gospel in many towns of the Samaritans. 26 Then the Angel of the Lord spoke unto Philippe, saying, Arise, & go toward the South unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is n After that Ale xander had destroyed it, it was not much peopled, as it was afore, and therefore in respect was as my sister waste. 27 And he arose and went out and behold a certain o Eunuch signifieth him that is gelded: but because in the East par tes great affairs were commit to such, it came in use that noble men were called Eunuchs, although they were not gelded: also all manner officers & servants, thatwere put in credit or necessary affairs, were called by this name, as. Eunuch of Ethiopia Cadaces the Queen of the Ethiopians chief governor, who had the rule of all her treasure, & came to jerusalem to worship: 28 And as he returned sitting in his chariot, he read Esaias the Prophet. 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philippe, Go near and join thyself to yonder chariot. 30 And Philippe ran thither, and herded him read the Prophet Esaias, and said, But understandest thou what thou readest? Isa. 39 7. 31 And he said, How can I, except I had a guide Isa. 53. 7. And he desired Philippe, that he would come up and sit with him. 32 Now the place of the Scripture which he read, was this, * He was led as a sheep to the slaughter: and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not 〈◊〉 mouth. 33 p Albeit Christ was in grave and in deaths bands feeling also his Fathers anger against sin, yet he broke the ban des of death and was exalted. In his humility his q The 〈◊〉 which he suffered was the beginning of his glory judgement hath been Act. 2. 24. exalted: but who shall declare his r That is, how long his age shall endure: for being risen from death, death shall no more reign, neither shall his king doom ever have end: or else we may take generation, for his Church which never shall have end: for now they sit in the heavenly pla ces with Christ their head, as. generation? for his life is taken from the s And he now reigneth in heaven. earth. 34 Then the Eunuch answered Philippe, and said, I pray thee of whom speaketh the Proditor phet this? of himself, or of some other man? 35 Then Philippe t He declared at length this matter of so great in portance, opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water, and the Eunuch said, So, (here is) water: what doth let me to be baptised? 37 And Philippe said unto him, If thou believest with u With a pure & perfect heart. all thy heart, thou mayst. Then he answered, and said, I believe that jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 Then he commanded the chariot to stand still Ephes 2. 6. and they went down both into the water, both Philippe and the Eunuch, and he baptised him. 39 And assoon as they were comeup out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philippe, that the Eunuch x This was, to the intent that he might know so much the better that Philip was sent to him by God. saw him no more: so he went on his way rejoicing. 40 But Philippe “ Or, perceived himself to be. was found at y Some think this city was also called Asdod. Azotus, and he walked to and fro preaching in all the cities, till he came to Caesarea. CHAP. IX. 3 The conversion of Saul. 15 His vocation to the Apostleship. 20 His zeal to execute the same. 25 How he escapeth the jews conspiracies. 26 His access to the Apostles. 31 The prosperity of the Church. 34 Peter heals AEneas, 40 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 42 He converteth many jos. 15. 47. to Christ 43 And lodgeth in a tanner's house. 1 ANd * Saul yet a He persecuted with a great rage, and cruelty the innocent blood which he thirsted for 〈◊〉 which declareth whereunto man is led by his rash zeal, before he have the true knowledge of God. breathing out threatnings Rom. 9 〈◊〉 and slaughter against the disciples Gal. 1. 13. of the Lord, went unto the high Priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the Synagogues, that if he found any that were of that b That is of that sect, or sort. way [ethermen or women] he might bring them bound unto jerusalem. 3 Now as he journeyed, it came to pass that as he was come near to Damascus, * sudden lie there shined round about him a light from heaven. 4 And he fell to the earth, and herded a voice, saying to him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest Chap. 22. 6. thou me? 1. Cor. 15. 8. 5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am jesus whom thou persecutest it is hard for thee to kick against c That is, to resist God when he pricketh and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 our consciences. pricks: 6 He (then) both trembling & astonished, said, Lord, what will't thou that I do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise and go into the city, and it shallbe told thee what thou shalt do. 7 The men also which journeyed with him, stood amazed, hearing d Meaning Sauls voice, as. (his) voice, but e For only Saul knew that jesus spoke unto him. seeing no man. Chap. 22. 9 8 And Saul arose from the ground, and opened his eyes, (but) f For he was blind. saw no man. Then led they him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus, 9 Where he was three days without sight, & neither g He was so ravished with the vision that he did meditate nothing, but heavenly things and there with was satisfied. ate nor drank. 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias, and to him said the Lordin a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am (here,) Lord. 11 Then the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Strait, and seek in the house of judas after one called Saul of Tarsus: for behold, he prayeth. 12 [And he saw in a vision a man named Ananias coming in to him, and putting his hands on him, that he might receive his sight] 13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have herded by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at jerusalem. 14 Moreover here he hath authority of the high Priests, to bind all that call on thy Name. 15 Then the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a h A worthy servant of God and endued with excellent graces above others. choose vessel unto me, to i To bear me witness, and set for the my glory bear my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, & the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him, how many things he must suffer for my Names sake. 17 Then Ananias went his way, and entered in to the house, and put his hands on him, and said, Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me [(even) jesus that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest] that thou mightest receive thy sight, & be filled with the holy Gost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as (it had been) scales, and suddenly he received sight, and arose, and was baptised, 19 And received meat, and was strengthened. So was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. 20 And strait way he preached Christ in the Synagogues, that he was the Son of God, 21 So that all that herded him, were amazed, and said, Is not this he, that destroyed them which called on this Name in jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he should bring them bound unto the high Priests? 22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the jews which dwelled at Damascus, k Proving by the conference of the Scriptures. confirming, that this was the Christ. 23 And after l That was after three 〈◊〉, that he had remained at 〈◊〉, and in the country about. that many days were fulfilled, the jewestoke counsel together, to kill him 24 But their laying await was known of Saul now they * m The Governor at their request appointed a watch as he declareth to the County 〈◊〉. watched the gates day & night that they might kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and Gal 1. 18. put him through the brickwall, and let him down Cor. 11. 32. in a basket. 26 And when Saul was come to jerusalem, he assayed to join himself with the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the Apostles, and declared to them, how he had seen the Lord in the way, & that he had spoken unto him, & how he had spoken bol 〈◊〉 at Damascus in the Name of jesus. Gal. 1. 19 28 And he ” Greek, went in and out. was conversant with n With 〈◊〉 & James. them at jerusalem. 29 And spoke boldly o Making open profession of the Gospel. in the Name of the Lord jesus, & spoke and disputed with the p Which were Jews, but so call led because they were dispersed through Grecia and other countries. Grecians: but they went about to slay him. 30 But when the brethren knew it, they brought him to Caesarea, and sent him forth to q Because it was his own country, and there he might have some authority. 〈◊〉. 31 Then had the Church's rest through all judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, and were edified, and walked in the fear of the Lord, & were multiplied by the comfort of the holy 〈◊〉. 32 And it came to pass, as Peter walked through out all (quarters,) he came also to the saints which dwelled at Lydda. 33 And there he found a certain man named A Aeneas, which had kept his bed eight years, and was sick of the palsy. 34 Then said Peter unto 〈◊〉, A Aeneas, jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise and ” Or, 〈◊〉 thy 〈◊〉 together. make up thy bed. And he arose immedirtly. 35 And r Meaning, the greatest part. all that dwelled at Lydda and s A place so called, & not a city, Saron, saw him, and turned to the Lord 36 There was also at joppa a certain (woman) a disciple named Tabytha [which by interpretation is called t That is, a 〈◊〉, or rebucke. Dorcas] she was ” Or, rich. full of good works and alms which she did. 37 And it came to pass in those days, that she was 〈◊〉 and died: and when they had u To the 〈◊〉 they might bury her 〈◊〉 for this was their custom. washed her, they laid her in an upper chamber. 38 Now forasmuch as Lydda was near to joppa, and the disciples had heart that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring that he would not delay to come unto them. 39 Then Peter arose and came with them: and when he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber, where all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments, which Dorcas made, while she was with them. 40 But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed, and turned him to the body, and said, Tabytha, arise. And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, sat up. 41 Then he gave her the hand and lift her up, and called the x For she was restored to life, rather that others might 〈◊〉 occasion to believe, and glorify God, then for her own sake, saints and widows, and restored her alive. 42 And it was known through out all joppa, and many believed in the Lord 43 And it came to pass that he tarried many days in joppa with one Simon a ” Or, 〈◊〉. tanner. CHAP. X. 3 Cornelius admonished by the Angel, 7 He sendeth to joppa, 11 The vision that Peter saw, 17 How he was sent to Cornelius. 19 The Gentiles also receive the Spirit, and are baptised. 1 furthermore there was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a captain of the band called the Italian (band,) 2 A devout man, and a Who had forsaken all superstitions, and gave himself to the true service of God. one that feared God with all his household, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed God continually. 3 He saw in a vision evidently [about the ninth hour of the day] an Angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. 4 But when he looked on him, he was afraid, & said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thy alms are come b That is, God did accept 〈◊〉 whereof it followeth that he had faith: for 〈◊〉 it is impossible to please God. up into remembrance before God. 5 Now therefore sand men to joppa, & call for Simon, whose surname is Peter. 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: () He shall speak words unto thee whereby thou shall be saved & all thy house. he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. 7 And when the Angel which spoke unto Cor nelius, was departed, he called two of his servants, and a soldier that feared God, one of them that waited on him, 8 And told them all things, and sent them to joppa. 9 On the morrow as they went on their journey, and drew near unto the city, Peter went up upon the house to pray, about the c Which was midday. sixt hour. 10 Then waxed he an hungered, and would have eaten: but while they made (some thing) ready, he fell into a trance. 11 And he saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel come down unto him, as (it had been) a great sheet, knit at the four corners, and was let down to the earth. 12 Wherein were d As camels hordogs, oxen, sheep swine and such like which man nourisheth for his use. all manner of four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts and creeping things, and fowls of the heaven. 13 And there came a voice to him, Arise, Peter kill, and eat. 14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord: for I have never eaten anything that is ” Or, common. polluted, or unclean. 15 And the voice (spoke) unto him again the second time, The things that God hath e In taking away the difference 〈◊〉 unclean beasts and clean he showeth there is no difference betwixt the jews & 〈◊〉 purified, f Take it not for polluted 〈◊〉 impure. pollute thou not. 16 This was so done thrice: and the vessel was drawn up again into heaven. 17 ¶ Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen, meant, behold the men which were sent from Cornelius, had enquired for Simons house, and stood at the gate, 18 And called, & asked, whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. 19 And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, & go with them, and g Then 〈◊〉 obedience which 〈◊〉 of faith, aught to be with out doubt or questioning. doubt nothing: for I have sent them. 21 ¶ Then Peter went down to the men, which were sent unto him from Cornelius, and said, Behold, I am he whom you seek: what is the cause wherefore you are come? 22 And they said, Cornelius the captain, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from heaven by an holy Angel, to sand for thee into his house, and to hear thy words. 23 Then called ” Or, Peter. he them in, & lodged them, and the next day, Peter went forth with them, and certain brethren from joppa accompanied him. 24 ¶ And the day after, they entered into Caesarea. Now Cornelius waited for them, & had called together his kinsmen, and special friends. 25 And it came to pass as Peter came in, that Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet and h showed to much reverence, and far passing decent ordre, as though Peter had been God. worshipped him. 26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up: for even I myself am a man. 27 And as he talked with him, he came in, and found many that were come together. 28 And he said unto them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Iewe, to compagnie or come unto one of another nation: but God hath showed me, that I should not call any man ” Or, 〈◊〉. polluted, or unclean. 29 Therefore came I unto you without saying nay, when I was sent for. I ask therefore, for what intent have you sent for me. 30 Then Cornelius said, Four days ago, about this hour, I fasted, and at the ninth hour I prayed in mine house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is herded, and thy alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. 32 Sand therefore to joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter [he is lodged in the house of Simon a tanner by the seaside] who when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Deu. 10. 17. 33 Then sent I for thee immediately, and thou 2. Chro. 19 17. hast well done to come. Now therefore are job. 34. 19 we all here present before God, to hear all Wisd. 6. 8. things are commanded thee of God. 〈◊〉 35. 16. Rom. 2. 11. 34 Then Peter opened (his) mouth, and said, Gal 2. 6. Of a truth I perceive, that * God is no accepter Ephe. 6. 9 of persons. Col. 3. 25. 1. pet. 1. 17. 35 But in every nation he that i By this speech the hebrews mean 〈◊〉 whole religion of God, which without faith profiteth 〈◊〉 nothing. fears him, & worketh k That is, he that is upright and doth 〈◊〉 to no man, but doth good to all. righteousness, is accepted with him. 36 You know the word which God hath sent to the children of Israel, preaching l Meaning the reconciliation between God and man through Christ jesus, peace by jesus Christ, which is Lord of all. Luke 4. 14. 37 (Even) the word which came through all judea* beginning in Galilee, after the baptism which john preached, 38 (To wit,) how God m That is, endued him with graces & gifts above all others. anointed jesus of Na zaret with the holy Ghost, and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil: for God was with him. Luk. 2. 14. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the jews, and in jerusalem: whom they slew, hanging him on atre. 40 Him God raised up the third day, & caused that he was showed openly: 41 Not to all the people, but unto the witnesses choose before of God, (even) to us which did eat and drink with him, after he arose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, & to testify, that it is he that is ordained of God a judge of quick and dead. 〈◊〉. 31. 34. 43 To him also give all the * Prophets' witness, Micah. 7. 11. that through his Name all that believe in him Chap. 15. 9 shall receive remission of sins. 44 While Peter yet spoke these words, the holy Ghost fell on all them which herded the word. 45 So they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was powered out the gift of the holy Gost. 46 For they herded them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can 〈◊〉 man n We ought not to debatre them of baptism whom God testifieth to be hist for seeing they have the principal, that is less, aught not to be denied them. forbidden water, that these should not be baptised, which have received the holy Ghost, as well as we? 48 So he commanded them to be baptised in the Name of the Lord () jesus Christ. . Then prayed they him to tarry certain days. CHAP. XI. 4 Peter showeth the cause wherefore he went to the Gentiles, 18 The Church approveth it. 21 The Church increaseth. 22 Barnabas and Paul preach at Antiochia. 28 Agabus prophesieth 〈◊〉 to come. 29 And the remedy. 1 NOw the Apostles and the brethren that were in judea, herded, that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter was come up to jerusalem, they of the circumcision a For they cold not yet comprehend this secret which was hide from the Angels themselves, even from the creation of the world, contended against him, 3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and hast eaten with them. 4 Then Peter began, and expounded (the thing) in order to them b He purgeth his fact before the Church. them, saying, Eph. 3. 8. 5 I was in the city of joppa, praying, and in a Col. 1. 26. trance I saw (this) vision, A certain vessel coming down as (it had been) a great sheet, let down from heaven by the four corners, and it came to me. 6 Toward the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considerest, and saw four footed beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the heaven. 7 Also I herded a voice, saying unto me, Arise, Peter: slay and eat. 8 And I said, God forbidden, Lord: for nothing polluted or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth. 9 But the voice answered me the second time from heaven, The things that God hath purified, pollute thou not. 10 And this was done three times, and all were taken up again into heaven. 11 Then behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me. 12 And the Spirit said unto me, that I should go with them, without doubting: moreover these six brethren came with me, and we entered in to the man's house. 13 And he showed us, how he had seen an Angel in his house, which stood and said to him, Sand men to joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14 He shall speak words unto thee, whereby both thou and all thy house shallbe saved. 15 And as I began to speak, the holy Ghost fell on them, * even as upon us at the beginning. Chap. 2. 4. & 3. 6. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, * john baptised with water, but Chap. 1. 5. & 19 4. you shallbe c That is, 〈◊〉 with the 〈◊〉 of the holy Ghost baptised with the holy Gost. Mat. 3. 11. Mar. 1. 8. 17 For as much then as God gave them a like Luk. 3. 16. john. 1. 17. gift, as (he did) unto us, when we believed in the Lord jesus Christ, who was I, that I cold let God () Not to give them the holy Ghost? ? 18 When they herded these things, d Their modesty declareth that they were not ashamed to unsay that where of they had unjustly blamed Peter. they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted e This 〈◊〉 dependeth upon faith. repentance unto life. 19 ¶ And they which were * scattered abroad because of the “ Or, trouble. affliction that arose about Steven, walked throughout till they came unto Chap. 8. 1. Phenice & Cyprus, & Antiochia, preaching the word to no man, but unto the jews only 20 Now some of them were men of Cyprus & of Cyrene, which when they were come into Antiochia, spoke unto the f He means not the jews which being scattered abroad in divers countries were called by this name, but the Grecians which were Gentiles. Grecians, and preached the Lord jesus. 21 And the g The power & virtue. hand of the Lord was with them so that a great number believed and turned unto the Lord 22 Then tidings of those things came unto the ears of the Church, which was in jerusalem and they sent forth Barnabas that he should go into h This was the most famous city of 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 upon 〈◊〉. Antio chia. 23 Who when he was come & had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted all, that with purpose of heart they would “ Or, continued with the Lord cleave unto the Lord 24 For he was a good man, and full of the holy Ghost, and faith, and much people joined themselves unto the Lord 25 ¶ Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus to seek Saul: 26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antiochia, and it came to pass that a whole year they were conversant with the Church, & taught much people, inso much, that the disciples were first called i Where as before they were called disciples, now they are named Christians. Christians in Antiochia. 27 In those days also came Prophets from jeru salem unto Antiochia. 28 And there stood up one of them named Aga bus, and signified by the k This prophecy was an occasion to the Antiochians to relieve the necessity of their brethren in jerusalem. Spirit, that there should be great famine throughout all the world, which also came to pass under Claudius Cesar. 29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, l To signify that it came of a chari table mind towards them. purposed to sand succour unto the brethren which dwelled in judea. 30 Which thing they also did, & sentit to the Elders, by the hands of Barnabas and Saul. CHAP. XII. 1 Herode persecuteth the Christians. 2 He killeth james, 4 And putteth Peter in prison. 7 Whom the Lord delivereth by an Angel. 21 The horrible death of Herode 24 The Gospel 〈◊〉. 25 Barnabas & Saul returning to Antiochia take john Mark with them. 1 NOw about that time, a Who was called Agrippa the son of Aristobu lus: he was nephe we unto Herode the Great, & brother of Herodias Herode the King stretched forth (his) hands to vex certain of the Church. 2 And he killed james the b There was another so named which was the son of Alpheus brother of john with the sword. 3 And when he saw that it c It came them of no zeal 〈◊〉 religion, but one lie to flatter the people. pleased the jews he proceeded further, to take Peter also [then were the days of unleavened bread] 4 And when he had caught him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to d The number being sixteen was divided by 〈◊〉, to keep divers wards. four quaternions of soldiers to be kept, intending after the Passeover to bring him forth to the people. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer was made of the Church unto 〈◊〉 for him. 6 And when Herode would have brought him out unto the people, the same night slept Peter between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 * And behold, the Angel of the Lord came Chap. 5. 19 upon them, and a light shined in the house, and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise quickly. And his chains fell of from (his) hands. 8 And the Angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy e Read Mark. 6 9 sandales. And so he did. Then he said unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. 9 So (Peter) came out and followed him, and known not that it was true, which was done by the Angel, but thought he had seen a vision. 10 Now when they were past the first and the second watch, they came unto the iron gate, that leadeth unto the city, which opened to them by his own accord, and they went out, and passed through one street, and by and by the Angel departed from him. 11 ¶ And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know for a truth, that the Lord hath sent his Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herode, and from all the f For they thought that Herode would have put him to death, as he had purposed waiting for of the people of the jews. 12 And as he considered (the thing,) he came to the house of Marry, the mother of john, whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together and prayed. 13 And when Peter knocked at the entry door, a maid came forth to harken, named Rhode. 14 But when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the entry (door) for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the entry. 15 But they said unto her, Thou art 〈◊〉. Yet she affirmed it constantly, that it was so. Then said they, It is his g For they did know by God's word that An gels were appointed to defend the faithful, and also in those days they were accustomed to see such sights. Angel. 16 But Peter continued knocking, and when they had opened it, and saw him, they were astonished. 17 And he beckoned unto them with the hand, to hold their peace, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go show these things unto james and to the brethren: and he departed and went into h Which was less suspect, by reason of the brethren. another place. 18 ¶ Now assoon as it was day, there was no small trouble among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herode had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded them to be led to be punished. And he went down from judea to Caesarea, and (there) abode. 20 Then Herode intended to make war against them of Tyrus and Sidon, but they came all with one accord unto him, and i Both by flat ring words, and also by 〈◊〉. persuaded Blastus the King's chamberlain, and they desired peace, because their country was nourished by the Kings (land.) 21 And upon a day appointed, Herode arrayed himself in royal apparel, and on the judgement seat, and made an oration unto them. 22 And the people gave a shout, (saying,) The voice of God, and not of man. 23 Butt immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, because he k Which he 〈◊〉 have done, if he had punished the flatterers, of whose vanity he complained, when he was a dying, as josephus 〈◊〉 gave not glory unto God, so that he was eaten l The 〈◊〉 of the punishment declareth how GOD detesteth pride, and tyrant nigh: his grand father also was eaten of 〈◊〉. of worms, and gave up the Gost. 24 And the word of God m The more that tyrants go about to suppress God's word, the more doth it increase grew, and multiplied. 25 So Barnabas and Saul returned from jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their n Which was to distribute the alms sent from Antiochia. office, and took with them john, whose surname was Mark. CHAP, XIII. 2 Paul and Barnabas are called to preach among the Gentiles. 7 Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer. 13 The departure of Mark 〈◊〉 Paul preacheth at Chap. 11. 29. Antiochia. 42 The faith of the Gentiles. 46 The jews rejected. 48 They that are ordained to life, believe. 52 The fruit of faith. 1 THere were also in the Church that was at Antiochia, certain Prophets and teachers, as Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and 〈◊〉 of Cyrene, and a This declareth that God calleth of all 〈◊〉 both high and low. Manahen [which had been brought up with Herode the Tetrarch] and Saul. 2 Now as they b The word signifieth to execute a public charge, as the Apostleship was so that here is showed, that 〈◊〉 preached, and prophesied. ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul, for the work whereunto I have called them. 3 Then fasted they and prayed, and laid their hands on them, and let them go. 4 And they, after they were * sent forth of the Chap. 14. 26. holy Ghost, came down unto Seleucia, and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. 5 And when they were Salamis, they preached the word of GOD in the Synagogues of the jews: and they had also john to (their) minister. 6 So when they had go throughout the isle unto Paphus, they found a certain sorcerer, a false Prophet, being a jew, named Bariesus. 7 Which was with the Deputy Sergius Paulus, a prudent man. He called unto him Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas, the sorcerer [for so is his name by interpretation] with stood them, and sought to turn away the Deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul [which also (is called) Paul] being full of the holy Ghost, set his eyes on him. 10 And said, O full of all subtlety and all mischief, the child of the devil, (and) enemy of all righteousness, will't thou not cease to pervert the strait c Which are the doctrine of the the Apostles, that only leadeath us to God. ways of the Lord? 11 Now therefore behold, the hand of the Lord (is) upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, and not see the sun for a season. And immediately there fallen on him a mist and a darkness, and he went about, seeking some to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the Deputy when he saw what was done, believed, and was astonished at the doctrine of the Lord 13 Now when Paul and they that were with him were departed by ship from Paphus, they came to Perga (a city) of Pamphylia: then john departed from them, and returned to jerusalem. 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to d This was another Antiochia then that which was in Syria. Antiohia (a city) of Pisidia, & went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath day, and sat down. 15 And after the lecture of the Law and Prophets, the rulers of the Synagogue sent unto them, saying, You men and brethren, if you have any word of e This declareth that the Scripture is given to teach and exhort us, and that they refused none that had gifts to set forth God's glory and to edi he his people. exhortation for the people, say on. 16 Then Paul stood up and beckoned with the hand, and said, Men of Israel, and you that fear God, hearken. 17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they Exod. 1. 1. dwelled in the land of * egypt, and with an * Exod. 13. 14. high arm brought them out thereof. Exod. 16. 1. 18 And about the time * of forty years suffered he their f Here is declared the great patience and 〈◊〉 suffering of God before he punisheth. manners in the wilderness. 19 And he destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, and * divided their land to them by lot. josh. 14. 1. 20 Then afterward he gave unto them jud. 3. 9 * judges g For these 450 years were not 〈◊〉 accomplished, but there lacked 3. year counting from the birth of Isaac to the distribution of the land of Canaan. about four hundredth and fifty years, 1. Sam. 8. 5. unto the time of Samuel the Prophet. 1. Sam, 9 〈◊〉. and 10. 1. 21 So after that they desired a * King, and God gave unto them * Saul, the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, (by the space) of forty years. 22 And after he had taken him away, he raised up * David to their King, of whom he witnessed, saying, I have found David (the son) of jesse, a man aftermine own heart, 1. Sam. 16. 13. which will do all things that I wil 〈◊〉. 89. 21. 23 Of this man's seed hath God* according to 〈◊〉. 11. 1. (his) promise raised up to Israel, the Saviour jesus. 24 When * john had first preached before his Mat. 3. 5. coming the baptism of repentance to all Mark. 1. 2. the people of Israel. Luke. 3. 2. Mark. 1. 7. 25 And when john had fulfilled (his) h When his office drew to an end, he 〈◊〉 his disciples to Christ. course, john. 1. 20. he said, * Whom you think that I am, I am not he: but behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoe of (his) feet I am not worthy to loose. 26 You men and brethren, children of the generation of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the i That is, this message and tidings of 〈◊〉 word of this salvation sent. 27 For the inhabitants of jerusalem, and their 〈◊〉, because they k He rebuketh them for their ignorance. knew him not, nor yet the words of the Prophets, which are l Although they read the Law, vet their 〈◊〉 are covered that they can not understand. read every Sabbath (day,) they have fulfilled them in condemning him. 28 And though they found no cause of death (in him * yet) desired they Pilate to kill him. 29 And when they had m In Christ all the promises are Yea, and Amen. fulfilled all things that 2. 〈◊〉. 1. 14. were written of him, they took him down Mat. 27. 〈◊〉. from the tre, and put him in a sepulchre. Mark. 15. 13. Luke. 21. 23. 30 But God * raised him up from the dead. john. 19 6. 31 And he was seen many days of them, which Mat. 28. 2. came up with him from Galilee to jerusalem, Mark. 16. 6. which are his witnesses unto the people. Luke. 14. 7. john. 20. 19 32 And we declare unto you, that touching the promise made unto the fathers. 33 God hath fulfilled it unto us their children, 2. Cor. 1. 20. in that he n In that he was born & 〈◊〉 raised up jesus, even as it is written in the second Psalm, * Thou art my Psal. 2. 7. Son: this day have I begotten thee. Ebr 1. 5. and 5. 5. 34 Now as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, no more to return to the grave, Isa. 55. 〈◊〉. he hath said thus, I will give you the Psal. 15. 10. o Meaning, that he would faithfully accomplish the promises, which he made of his free mercy with the forefathers: and 〈◊〉 showeth that 〈◊〉 the grace, 〈◊〉 God hath given to his Son, 〈◊〉 permanent for ever, so likewise the life of the Son is eternal. holy things of David, which are faithful. Chap. 2. 31. 35 Wherefore he says also in another place, * Thou will't not suffer thy Holy one to see corruption. 36 Howbeit, David after he had served his time by the counsel of God, he*slept, and was laid with his fathers, and saw corruption. 37 But he whom God raised up, saw no corruption. 38 Be it knowenunto you therefore, men (and) brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins. 1. King. 2. 10. 39 And from all things, from which you cold Chap. 〈◊〉 29. not be justified by the Law of Moses, by him every one that believeth, is justified. 40 Bew are therefore, jest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the Prophets. Habak. 1. 5. 41 * Behold, you p He reproveth them sharply 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 would not prevail. despisers, and wonder, and vanish away: fori work a q Which is, vengeance unspeakable, for the contempt of God 〈◊〉 word. work in your days, a work which you shall not believe, if a man would declare it you. 42 ¶ And when they were come out of the Synagogue of the jews, the Gentiles besought, that they would preach these words to them the next Sabbath (day.) 43 Now when the Congregation was dissolved, many of the jews, and proselytes that feared God, followed Paul and Barnabas, which spoke to them, and exhorted them to continue in the grace of God. 44 And the next Sabbath (day) came almost the whole city together, to hear the word of God. 45 But when the jews saw the people, they were full of r They disdained that the 〈◊〉 should be made equal with them. envy, and spoke against those things, which were spoken of Paul, contrarying (them,) and railing on (them.) Mat. 10. 6. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly, and said, * It was necessary that the word of GOD should first have been spoken unto you: but seeing you put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of s Which is, 〈◊〉 know one only GOD and whom he hath sent jesus Christ. everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, (saying,) * I have made thee a light of the Gentiles, Isa. 49. 6. that thou shouldest be the salvation unto the Luk. 2. 31. end of the world. 48 And when the Gentiles herded it, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: & as many as were t None cambeleve, but they whom God doth appoint before all beginnings to be 〈◊〉. ordained unto eternal life, believed. 49 Thus the word of the Lord was published through the whole country. 50 But the jews stirred (certain) u He means sum 〈◊〉 women, & such, as 〈◊〉 led with a blind zeal, albeit the common people esteemed them godly: & therefore Luke speaketh as the world esteemed them. devout & honourable women, & the chief men of the city, & raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts. 51 But they * shouke of the dust of their feet against them, and came unto I conium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the holy Gost. Mat. 10. 14. Mat. 6. 11. Luk. 9 〈◊〉. Chap. 〈◊〉. 6. CHAP. XIIII. God giveth success to his word. 6 Paul and Barnabas preach at I conium and are persecuted. 13 At Lystra they would do sacrifice to Barnabas and Paul, which refuse it, and exhort the people to worship the true God. 19 Paul is stoned. 22 They confirm the disciples in faith and patience. 23 Appoint ministers. 26 And passing through many places, make report of their diligence at Antiochia. 1 ANdit came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the Synagogue of the jews, and so spoke, that a great multitude both of the jews & of the Grecians believed. 2 But the a Which 〈◊〉 not obey the doctrine, neither suf far the n 〈◊〉 to be persuaded, to believe the truth and to embrace Christ. unbelening jews stirred up, & corrupted the minds of the Gentiles against the brethren. 3 So therefore they abode there a long time, and spoke boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and caused signs and wonders to be done by their hands. 4 But the people of the city were divided & some were with the jews, and some with the Apostles. 5 And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and of the jews with their rulers, to do them violence, and to stone them, 6 They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra, and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, & unto the region round about, 7 And there were preaching the Gospel () In so much that all the people were moved at the doctrine. So both Paul & Barnabas remained at Lystra. . 8 ¶ * Now there sat certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, which was a cripple from his mother's womb, who had never walked. 9 He herded Paul speak: who beholding him, and perceiving that he had faith to be healed, 10 Said with a loud voice, () I say to thee in the Name of the Lord jesus Christ Stand upright on thy feet. And he leapt up, and walked. 11 Then when the people saw what Paul had done, they lift up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, Gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. 12 And they called Barnabas, jupiter, and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker 13 Then jupiter's priest, which was before their city, brought bulls with b That is, trimmed with flowers and 〈◊〉. garlands unto the c He means be forethe 〈◊〉 of the house where the Apostles lodged: for the 〈◊〉 was without the town, & therefore the Priests brought the 〈◊〉 (as hethoght) to the gods them 〈◊〉. gates, and would have sacrified with the people. 14 But when the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul herded it, they d In sign of 〈◊〉 & abhorring it. rend their clotheses, and ran in among the people, crying, 15 And saying, O men, why do you these things? We are even men e That is, not without our infirmities and sins & 〈◊〉 subject to death. subject to the like passions that you (be,) and preach unto you, that you should turn from these vain (idols) Gen. 1. 1. unto the living God, * which made heaven Psal. 145. 6. and earth, and the sea, and all things that in Revel. 14. 7. them are. 16 Who in times past * suffered all the Gentiles to walk in their own f To live after their own fanrasies not prescribing unto them any religion. ways. 17 Nevertheless, he left not himself without g To take from men all 〈◊〉. witness, in that he did good (and) gave us Psal. 81. 13. Rom. 1. 2. rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food, and h That being 〈◊〉 they might rejoice. gladness, 18 And speaking these things, scarce refrained they the people, that they had not sacrificed unto them () But that they should go every man home. And while they 〈◊〉 and taught, there came, etc. . 19 Then there came certain jews from Antiochia and Iconium, which when they had persuaded the people, () And disputing boldly persuaded the people to forsake them: for, said they, 〈◊〉 say nothing true but lie in all things. * stoned Paul, and drew him out of the city, supposing he 2 Cor. 〈◊〉. 22. had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he arose up, and came into the city, and the next day he departed with Barna bas to Derbe. 21 And after they had preached to that city, & had taught many, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium, and to Antiochia, 22 Confirming the disciples hearts, and exhorting them to continued in the faith, (affirming) that we must through many afflictions entre into the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had ordained them Elders by i The word signifieth 〈◊〉 elect by 〈◊〉 up the hands which declareth that mini sters were not made without the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 people. election in every Church, and prayed, and fasted, they commended them to the Lord in whom they believed. 24 Thus they went through out Pisidia, & came to Pamphilia. 25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they came down to Attalia, Chap. 13. 1. 26 And thence sailed to Antiochia, * from whence they had been commended unto the grace of God, to the work which they had fulfilled. 27 And when they were come and had gathered the Church together, they rehearsed all the things that God had done k By their ministery. by them, & how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 28 So there they abode a long time with the disciples. CHAP. XU. 1 Variance about circumcision. 22 The Apostles sand their determination to the Churches, 35 Paul and Barnabas preach at Antiochia, 39 And separate compagnie because of john Mark. 1 THen came down a As Cerinthus & others: so writeth Epiphanius against the Cerinthians: also the fame of the place 〈◊〉 they came did much prevail to persuade abroad. certain from judea and taught the brethren, (saying,) * Except you be circumcised after the manner of Moses, you can not be saved. 2 And when there was great dissension, & disputation by Paul and Barnabas against them, they ordained that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to jeru Gal. 5. 1. salem unto the Apostles & Elders about this question. 3 Thus being sent forth by the Church, they passed through Phenice, and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they brought great joy unto all the brethren. 4 And when they were come to jerusalem, they were received of the Church, & of the Apostles and Elders, & they declared what things God had done by them. 5 But (said they,) certain of the sect of the b Which were factions, & given to dissension. Pharisees, which did believe, rose up, saying, that it was needful to circumcise them, and to command (them) to keep the Law of Moses. 6 Then the Apostles & Elders came together to look to this matter. 7 And when there had been great disputation Peter rose up, and said unto them, * You men Chap. 10. 20. (and) brethren, you know that a good while ago, among us God chose out (me,) that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the Gospel, and believe. 8 And God which knoweth the hearts, bore them witness, in giving unto them the holy Ghost, even as (he did) unto us. 9 And he put no c As touching adoption, and 〈◊〉 nallife. difference between us and then, after that by faith he d By faith God 〈◊〉 the heart. had*purified their hearts. 1. Cor. 1 2. 10 Now therefore, why e They purposely tempt God which lay greater charges on men's con sciences, than they are able to 〈◊〉. temptye God, to*lay Chap. 10 43. a yoke on the disciples necks, which neither our fathers, nor we were able to bear Mat. 23 4. 11 But we believe, through the f And not by the Law: for it is a clog to the conscience, and we can not be delivered thereby. grace of the Lord jesus Christ to be saved, even as they (do.) 12 Then all the multitude kept silence, & herded Barnabas and Paul, which told what signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles by them. 13 And when they held their peace, james answered, saying, Men (&) brethren, hearken unto me. 14 * Simeon hath declared, how God first did 〈◊〉, Pet 1, 1. visit the 〈◊〉, to take (of them) a people unto his Name. 15 And to this agree the words of the Prophets, as it is written, 16 * After this I will return, and will build again Amos. 9 11. the g That is the Church where of the Temple was a figure. tabernacle of David, which is fallen down, & the ruins thereof will I build again, and I will set it up, 17 That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the h Which are gathered into one family with the jews to the intent they should ac knowledge all one God, & one Saviour Christ jesus. Gentiles upon whom my Name is called, says the Lord which doth all these things. 18 From the beginning of the world God knoweth all his works. 19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them of the Gentiles that are turned to God, 20 But that we writ unto them, that they abstain themselves from i For some thought it none offence to be present in the idols temples, & there to banquet: which S. Paul says, is to drink the cup of the devils, filthiness of idols, and k The heathen thought this no vice, but made it a common 〈◊〉 me. As touching a strangled thing and blood, they were 〈◊〉 unlawful of themselves, & 〈◊〉 were observed but for a time. fornication, and that that is strangled, and from blood () And whatsoever they would not should be done to themselves, that they should not do it to others. 21 For l Therefore the ceremonies commanded by God cold not so soon be 〈◊〉, till the liberty of the Gospel were 〈◊〉 ter known. Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, seeing he is read in Cor. 10. 21. the Synagogues every Sabbath (day.) 22 Then it seemed good to the Apostles and Elders with the whole Church, to sand choose men of their own company to Antiochia with Paul & Barnabas: (to wit,) judas whose surname was Barsabas and Silas, which were chief men among the brethren, 23 And written letters by them after this manner, THE APOSTLES, AND the Elders, & the brethren, unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antiochia, and in Syria, & in Cilicia, sand greeting. 24 Forasmuch as we have herded, that certain which departed from us, have troubled you with words, & cumbered your minds, saying, You must be circumcised and keep the Law to whom we gave no such commandment. 25 It seemed therefore good to us, when we were come together with one accord, to sand choose men unto you, with our beloved Bar nabas and Paul, 26 Men that have given up their lives for the Name of our Lord jesus Christ. 27 We have therefore sent judas and Silas, which shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 28 For it seemed good to the holy Ghost, and m Whom the ho lie Ghost hath moved and directed to ordain, and writ these 〈◊〉, not as the 〈◊〉 of this doctrine, but as the ministers of God's ordinance, to us, to lay no more burden upon you, than these necessary things. 29 (That is,) that you abstain from things offered to idols, and blood, and that that is strangled, and from fornication: () And whatsoever you would not that men should do unto you, do not to others. from which if you keep yourselves, you shall do well. Far you well. Exod. 14. 31. 30 Now when they were departed, they came jud. 7. 20. to Antiochia, & after that they had assembled Hag. 1. 12. the multitude, they delivered the epistle. 31 And when they had read it, they rejoiced for the consolation. 32 And judas and Silas being Prophets, “ Or, 〈◊〉. exhorted the brethren with many words, & strengthened them. 33 And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in n Having desired leave of the Church, the 〈◊〉 prayed God to prospero 〈◊〉 journey. peace of the brethren unto the Apostles. 34 Notwithstanding o Who for just causes, changed his mind. Silas thought good to abide there still () And only Judah went. 35 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antiochia, teaching and preaching with many other the word of the Lord 36 ¶ But after certain days, Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return, and visit our brethren in every city, where we have preached the word of the Lord, (and se) how they do. 37 And Barnabas () Would 〈◊〉 john, & 〈◊〉. counseled to take with them john, called Mark. 38 But Paul thought it not meet to take him unto their company, which departed from them from Pamphilia, and went not with them to the work. 39 Then were they so stirred that they p God suffereth the most 〈◊〉 to fall, and yet turneth their infirmities to the setting 〈◊〉 of his glory, as this breach of company caused the word to be preached in 〈◊〉 places. departed asunder one from the other, so that Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus. 40 And Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended of the brethren unto the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, stablishing the Churches. CHAP. XVI. 1 when Paul had circumcised Timothy, he took him with him. 7 The Spirit calleth them from one, country to another. 〈◊〉 Lydia is converted. 28 Paul and Silas imprisoned convert the jailer. 37 And are delivered as Romans. 1 THen came he to Derbe & to Lystra: and behold, a certain disciple was there named*Timotheus, a woman's son, which Rom. 16. 21. was a Jewess and believed, but his father Philip. 2. 19 was a Graecian. 1. These 3.2. 2 Of whom the brethren which were at Lystra and Iconium, reported well. 3 Therefore Paul would that he should go forth with him, and took and a 〈◊〉 the jews should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 as one that were profane, and without God. circumcised him, because of the jews, which were in those quarters: for they known all, that his father was a Graecian. 4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep, ordained of the Apostles and Elders, which were at jerusalem. 5 And so were the Churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 6 ¶ Now when they had go through out Phrygia, and the region of Galacia, they were b God chooseth not only men, but also appointeth countries where his word shallbe preached, and only as he wil forbidden of the holy Ghost to preach the word in c Meaning, Asia the less. () Of jesus. Asia. 7 Then came they to Mysia, and sought to go into Bythinia: but the Spirit () suffered them not. 8 Therefore they passed through Mysia, and came down to d Called also ' An tigonia, and Alexandria. Troas, 9 Where a vision appeared to Paul in the night There stood a man of Macedonia, & prayed him, saying, Come into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we prepared to go into Macedonia, being e We ought not to credit visions, except we be assured thereof by the Spirit of God. assured that the Lord had called us to preach the Gospel unto them. 11 Then went we forth from Troas, and with a strait course came to Samothracia, and the next day to f Which is in the borders of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. Neapolis, 12 ¶ And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city in the parts of Macedonia, and g In Greek and Latin the word is called Colonia which can not otherwise be well expressed but by such circumstance of words. whose inhabitants came from Rome to devil there, and we were in that city abiding certain days. 13 And on the Sabbath day, we went out of the city, besides a river, where they were wont to h Where the Christians accustomed to assemble their Church, when the 〈◊〉 persecuted them. pray: and we sat down, and spoke unto the 〈◊〉, which were come together. 14 And a certain 〈◊〉 named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of the Thyatirians, which worshipped God, herded (us:) 〈◊〉 heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto things, which Paul spoke. 15 And when she was baptised, and her household she besought us, saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into 〈◊〉 house, and abide (there): and she constrained us. 16 And it came to pass that as we went to prayer, a certain maid having * a spirit i Which cold guess and 〈◊〉 me of things past present and to come: which knowledge in many things God 〈◊〉 to the devil. of Leu. 〈◊〉. 27. divination, met us, which gate her masters Deu. 18. 7. much vantage with divining. 1. Sam. 18. 7. 17 She followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which show unto us the k Satan although he spoke the 〈◊〉, yet was his 〈◊〉 purpose to 'cause the Apostles to be troubled as seditious persons and teachers of strange religion. way of salvation. 18 And this did she many days: But Paul being grieved, l For 〈◊〉 subtlety increased, and also it might seem that Satan, and the Spirit of God taught both one doctrine, Read. turned about, and said to the spirit, I command thee in the Name of jesus Christ, that thou come out of her. And he came out the same hour. 19 Now when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was go, they caught Paul & Silas, and drew them into the market place unto the magistrates, 20 And brought them to the 〈◊〉, saying, These men which are Jews, trouble our city, 21 And preach ordinances, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, seeing we are Romans. Mark. 〈◊〉. 34. 22 The people also rose up together against them, and the governors rend m To wit, the clotheses of Paul and Silas. their clotheses, and * commanded (them) to be beaten 2. Cor. 11. 3. with rods. 1. 〈◊〉. 2. 2. 23 And when they had beaten them sore, they cast (them) into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them surely. 24 Who having received such commandment, cast them into the “ Or, in the bottom of the prison, or in a 〈◊〉. inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. 25 Now at midnight Paul & Silas prayed, (and) saying a psalm unto God: and the prisoners herded them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundation os the prison was shaken: and by and by all the doors opened, and every man's bands were loosed. 27 Then the keeper of the prison waked out of his sleep, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew out his sword and would, have killed himself, supposing the prisoners had been fled. 28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Dothy self no harm: for we are all here. 29 Then he called for a light and leapt in and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas. 30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe in the Lord jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy household. 32 And they preached unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. 33 afterward he took them the same hour of the night, and washed (their) “ Or wounds or hurts. stripes, and was baptised with all that belonged unto him strait way. 34 And when he had brought them into his house, he “ Greek, he set the table. set meat before them, and rejoiced that he with all his household believed in God. 35 And when it was day, () The Governors assembled together in the market, and remembering the 〈◊〉 quake that was, they feared and sent, etc. the governors sent the sergeants, saying, Let those men go. 36 Then the keeper of the prison told these words unto Paul, (saying,) The governors have sent to loose you: now therefore get you hence, and go in peace. 37 Then said Paul unto them, After that they have beaten us openly uncondemned, which are n No man had 〈◊〉 to beaten or put to death a citizen Roman but the Romans themselves by the consent of the People. Romans, they have cast us into prison and now would they put us out 〈◊〉? nay verily: but let them come and bring us out. 38 And the sergeants told these words unto the governors, who o For the punishment was great against them that did 〈◊〉 to a 〈◊〉 Roman. feared when they herded that they were Romans. 39 Then came they and prayed them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city. 40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into thee (house of) Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed. CHAP. XVII. 1 Paul cometh to Thessalonica. 4 where some receive him, and others persecute him. 11 To search the Scriptures. 17 He disputeth at Athens, and the fruit of his doctrine. 1 NOw as they passed through Amphipolis, and Appollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a Synagogue of the jews. 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them and three Sabbath (days) disputed with them by the Scriptures, 3 Opening, and alleging that Christ must have suffered, and risen again from the dead: and this is jesus Christ, whom, (said he,) I preach to you. 4 And some of them believed, and joined in company with Paul and Silas: also os the Gre cians that feared God a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 5 But the jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain vagabonds and wicked fellows, and when they had assembled the multitude, they made a tumult in the city, and made assault against the house of jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. 6 But when they found them not they drew jason and certain brethren unto, the heads of the city, crying, These are they which 〈◊〉 subverted the state of the world, and here they are. 7 Whom jason hath received, and these all do against the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another a Like quarrel piking they used against Christ: and these be the weapons pons where with the world continually 〈◊〉 against the man bres of Christ, treason and sedition. King, one jesus. 8 Then they troubled the people, & the heads of the city, when they herded these things. 9 Not withstanding when they had received “ Or, a sufficient answer. sufficient assurance of jason and of the other they let them go. 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea, which when they were come thither, entered into the Synagogue of them Jews. 11 These were also b Not more excellent of birth, but more prompt, and courageous in receiving the word of God: for he compareth them of Berea with them of Thessalonica who persecuted the Aposties in Betea. more noble men than they which were at Thessalonica, which received the word with all readiness, and * searched the Scriptures daily, c This was not only to 〈◊〉 if these things which they had herded, were true, but also to confirm themselves in the same, and to increase their faith. whether those things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, and of honest women, which were Grecians, and men not a few. 13 ¶ But when the jews of Thessalonica knew, that the word of God was also joh. 5. 39 preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also and moved the people. 14 But by and by the brethren sent away Paul to go as (it were) to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there stil. 15 And they that “ Or, had the charge to conduit him safely. did conduit Paul, brought him unto Athenes: and when they had received a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus that they should come to him at once, they departed. 16 ¶ Now while Paul waited for them at Athenes, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city d That city which was the fountain of all knowledge, was now the sink of most horrible Idolatry. subject to idolatry. 17 Therefore he disputed in the Synagogue with the jews, and with them that where religious, & in the market daily e Such was his fervent zeal towards God glory, that he laboured to amplify the same both in season, and out of season, as he taught 〈◊〉 de to Timothy. with whom soever he met. 18 Then certain philosophers of the f who held, that pleasure was man's whole folicitie. Epicucures, and of the g who taught that virtue was only man's felicity, which not withstanding they never attained unto. Stoics disputed with him, and some said, What will this babbler say? Others (said) He seemeth to be a fetter forth of strange gods [because he preached unto them jesus, and the resurrection.] 19 And they took him, and brought him into h where judgement was given of weighty matters, but chiefly of 〈◊〉 against their gods, whereof Paul was accused: or else was led thither because of the resort of people whose ears ever tickled to hear news. Mars street, saying, May we not know, what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things unto our ears: we would know therefore, what these things mean. " Or, 〈◊〉, or, 〈◊〉. 21 For all the Athenians, and strangers which dwelled there, “ Or, had leisure gave themselves to nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some news. 22 Then Paul stood in the mids of ⁱ Mars street, & said, You men of Athenes, I perceive that in all things you are to superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar where in was written ᵏ UNTO THE UNKNOWN God. Whom you then ignorantly worship, him show I unto you. 24 God that made the world, and all things that are therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven & earth, * dwelleth not in temples made Chap. 7. 48. with hands, Psal. 50. 〈◊〉. 25 * neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life and breath and all things, 26 And hath made of one blood all mankind to devil on all the face of the earth, and hath l Before man was created, God had appointed his sta te and condition assigned the times which were ordained, before, & the bounds of their m This is 〈◊〉 as touching the sundry changes of the world, as when some people depart out of a country, & others come to dwell therein. habitation, 27 That they should seek the Lord; if so be they might have groped after him, and found n Men 〈◊〉 in darkness till Christ the true light shine in their hearts. (him,) though doubtless he be not far from every one of us. 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being, as also certain of your 〈◊〉 o As Aratus and others. poets have said, For we are also his generation. 29 * For as much then, as we are the generation of God, we aught not to think that the God head is like unto p He condemneth the matter and the form where with God is counterfeited gold, or silver, or stone graven by arte and the invention of man. 30 And the time of this ignorance God q But pardoned it, and did not 〈◊〉 nish it as it deserved. regarded Isa. 40. 23. not: but now he admonisheth r This is meant of the universal world, and not of every particular man: for who soever sinneth without the Law shall die without the Law. all men every where to repent. 31 Because he hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world in righteousness, by that man whom he hath appointed (whereof) he hath given an assurance to all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 32 Now when they herded of the resurrection from the dead, some mocked, and other said We will hear thee again of this thing. 33 And so Paul departed from among them. 34 How beit certain men clave unto Paul, and believed: among whom was also Denis! “ Or, a judge of Mars street. Areopagita, and a woman named Damaris, & other with them. CHAP. XVIII. 3 Paul laboureth with his hands, and preacheth at Corinthus, 6 He is detested of the jews, 7 Yet received of many, 9 And comforted of the Lord 14 Gallio refuseth to meddle with religion. 18 Paul's vow. 21 His faith in the providence of God. 22 And care for the brethren, 24 The praise of Apollo's. 1 AFter these things, Paul departed from Athenes, and came to Corinthus, Rom. 16. 3. 2 And found a certain jew, named * Aquila born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, and his wife Priscilla [because that a This was Claudius Cesar who then was Emperor. Claudius had commanded all jews to depart from Rome] and he came unto them. 3 And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them & b Thus he used where ever he came: but principally at Corinthus because of the false Apostles which preached with out wages to win the people bless favour. wrought [for their craft was to make c Or pavilions 〈◊〉 them were made of skins. tents.] 4 And he disputed in the Synagogue every Sabbath (day,) and exhorted the jews, and the Grecians. 5 Now when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul d And boiled with a certain zeal. burned in spirit, testifying to the jews that jesus was the Christ. 6 And when they resisted and blasphemed, he * shouke his raiment, and said unto them, e Because they have none excuse, he denounceth the vengeance of God against them through their own 〈◊〉, 1. Cor. 1. 14. Your blood (be) upon your own head: I Chap. 11. 〈◊〉. am clean: from hence forth will I go unto 〈◊〉. 16. 14. the Gentiles. 7 So he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house; named justus, a worshipper of God, whose house joined hard to the Synagogue, 8 And * Crispus the chief ruler of the Synagogue, believed in the Lord with all his household: and many of the Corinthians hearing it, believed and were baptised. 9 Then said the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Fear not, but speak, and hold not thy peace. 10 For f God promises him a special protection, whereby he would defend him from the violent rage of his enemies. I am with thee, and no man shall lay (hands) on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. 11 So he continued there a year & six months and taught the word of God among them. 12 ¶ Now when Gallio was Deputy of “ Or, Grecia. Achaia, the jews arose with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgement seat, 13 Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the g They accused him because he 〈◊〉 the service of God appointed by the Law. Law. 14 And as Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the jews, If it were a matter of wrong, or an evil deed, o you Jews, I would according to reason maintain you. 15 But if it be a question of words, and names, and of your Law, look you to it yourselves: for I will be no judge of those things. 16 And he drove them from the judgement seat. 17 Then took all the Grecians h Of whom 〈◊〉 spoken. Sosthenes the chief ruler of the Synagogue, and bet him 1. Cor. 1. 1. before the judgement seat: but Gallio cared nothing for those things. 18 But when Paul had tarried there yet a good while, he took leave of the brethren, and sailed into Syria [and with him Priscilla and Aquila] after that he had i Paul did thus 〈◊〉 with the jews' infirmities which as 〈◊〉 were not sufficiently instructed Nomb 6. 18. shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a * vow. 19 Then he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he entered into the Synagogue and disputed with the jews. 20 Who desired him to tarry a longer time with Chap. 21. 24. them: but he would not consent, 21 But bade them far well, saying, I must needs keep this feast that cometh, in jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, * if God 2. Cor. 4. 19 wil So he sailed from Ephesus. jam. 4. 15. 22 ¶ And when he came down to k Called Cesaria 〈◊〉. Caesarea, he went up (to jerusalem:) and when he had saluted the Church, he went down unto An tiochia. 23 Now when he had tarried (there) a while, he departed, and went through the country of Galacia and Phrygia by order, strengthening 2. Cor. 1. 12. all the disciples. 24 And a certain jew named * Apollo's, born at Alexandria, came to Ephesus, an eloquent man, and “ Or, well instructed. mighty in the Scriptures. 25 The same was l That is, wasome what entered. instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke fervently in the Spirit, and taught diligently the things of the Lord, and knew but the m He had but as yet the first principales of Christ's religionand by baptism is here meant the doctrine. baptism of john only. 26 And he began to speak boldly in the Syna gogue. Whom when Aquila and Priscilla had herded, they took him unto them, and n This great learned, and eloquent man 〈◊〉 not to be taught of a poor 〈◊〉 man. expounded unto him the o The way to salvation. way of God more perfectly. 27 And when he was minded to go into Achaia the brethren exhorting him, written to the disciples to receive him: & after he was come thither, he holp them much which had believed through grace, 28 For mightily he confuted publicly the Jews with great vehemency, showing by the Scriptures, that jesus was the Christ. CHAP. XIX. 6 The holy Ghost is given by Paul's hands. 9 The jews 〈◊〉 his doctrine, which was confirmed by miracles 13 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and punishment of the conjurers, and the fruit that came thereof. 24 Demetrius raiseth sedition 〈◊〉 pretence of Diana. 41 Yet God delivereth his and appeaseth 〈◊〉 by the town clerk. 1 ANd it came to pass, while Apollo's was at Corinthus, that Paul when he passed through the upper coasts, came to Ephesus, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 disciples. 2 And said unto them, Have you received the a That is, the par ticular 〈◊〉 of the Spirit: for as yet they knew not the visible 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Ghost sense you believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as herded whether there be an holy Gost. 3 And he said unto them, b Meaning, what doctrine they did profess by their baptism: for to be baptised in john's baptism signifieth to 〈◊〉 the doctrine which he taught, & sealed with the sign of baptism: to be baptised in the Name of the Father, etc. is to be dedicated and consecrate unto him to be 〈◊〉 in the death of Christ, or for the dead, or into one body, unto remission of sins is, that sin by Christ's death may be abolished and die in us, & that we may grow in Christ our head, & that our sins may be washed away by the blood of Christ. Unto what were you then baptised? And they said, Unto john's ba ptisme. 4 Then said Paul, * john verily baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe in him, which should come after him, that is, in Christ jesus. 5 So when they herded it, they were c Endued with the visible graces of the holy Ghost baptised in the Name of the Lord 〈◊〉. 6 And Paul laid his hands upon them, and the holy Ghost came on them, & they spoke the tongues, and prophesied. 7 And all the men were about twelve. 8 ¶ Moreover he went into the Synagogue, & spoke e boldly for the space of three months disputing and exhorting to the things that (appertain) to the kingdom of God. 9 But when certain were hardened, & disobeyed speaking evil of the way (of God) before the multitude, he departed from them, & separated the disciples, and disputed daily in the school of one d That is, of a certain man so call led. Tyranus () 〈◊〉 five a clock unto ten. . Mat. 3. 11. Mat. 1. 8. 10 And this was done by the space of two Luk. 3. 16. years, so that all they which dwelled in Asia, herded john. 1. 27. the word of the Lord jesus, both jews & Grecians. Chap, 1. 5. & 〈◊〉. 2. & 11. 16. 11 And God wrought no small miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick, “ Or, napkins. kerchiefs e This was to authorize the Gospel, & to confirm Paul's ministery not to 'cause men to worship him or his napkins. or handkerchiefs, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews “ Or, conjurers. exorcists, took in hand to name over them which had evil spirits, the Name of the Lord jesus, saying, We f They abuse Paul's authority, and without any vocation of God usurp that which is not in man's power. adjure you by jesus, whom Paul preacheth. 14 [Andrea there were certain sons of Sceva a jew, the Priest, (about) seven which did this] 15 And the evil spirit answered, and said, jesus I acknowledge, and Paul I know: but who are you? 16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was, ran on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house, naked, and wounded. 17 And this was known to all the jews and Grecians also, which dwelled at Ephesus, and fear came on them all, and the Name of the Lord jesus was magnified. 18 And many that believed, came and confessed, and g That is, declared by 〈◊〉 of their sins and by their good works that they were 〈◊〉. showed their works. 19 Many also of them which used curious arts, brought their books, and burned them before all men, and they counted the price of them, and found it h This mounteth to of our money about 2000 marks. fifty thousand (pieces) of silver. 20 So the word of God grew mightily, and prevailed. 21 ¶ Now when these things were accomplished, Paul purposed i By the motion of the holy Ghost he undertook this journey. by the Spirit to pass through Macedonia and Achaia, and to go to jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. 22 So sent he into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus, (but) he remained in Asia for a season. 23 And the same time there arose no small trouble about that k That his, about the state of the Christians: for they contemned the Christians be cause they left the old religion and brought in another trade of doctrine. way. 24 For a certain man named Demetrius a silversmith, which made silver “ Or, sorines. temples of Diana, l What impiety doth not covetousness drive a man unto. brought great gains unto the crafts men: 25 Whom he called together, with the workmen of like things, and said, Sirs, you know that by this craft m He was moved with his promise fit: and the others for their bellies, so that they would rather loose both their lives and religion than their filthy gain we have our goods. 26 Moreover you see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost through out all Asia this Paul hath persuaded, and turned away much people, saying That they be not gods which are made with hands, 27 So that not only this thing is dangerous unto us, n Meaning their art and occupation. that the state should be reproved, but also that the o Religion is his second argument which he less esteemeth, than his profit, and therefore put 〈◊〉 it last, which 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉 of the faithful: for they 〈◊〉 religion above all. temple of the great goddess Diana should be nothing esteemed, and that it would come to pass that her magnificence, which all Asia and the p He groundeth his religionupon the multitude & authority of the world, as do the Papists. world worshippeth, should be destroyed. 28 Now when they herded it, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great (is) Diana of the Ephesians. 29 And the whole city was full of confusion, and they rushed into the common place with one assent, and caught*Gaius, and*Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, and Paul's companions of his journey. 30 And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. Rom. 16. 〈◊〉. 31 Certain also of the chief of Asia which 1. Cor. 1. 14. were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him Colos. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. that he would not present himself in the common place, 32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was out of order, and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. 33 And (some) of the company q And set him in an high place where the people told not comenere him but whence they might well hear his voice. drew forth Alexander, the jewesthrusting him forwards. Alexander then beckoned with the hand, and would have excused the matter to the people. 34 But when they knew that he was a jew, there arose a shout almost for the space of two hours, of all men crying, Great (is) Diana of the Ephesians. 35 Then the town clarkewhen he had stayed the people, said, Yemen of Ephesus, what man is it that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of (the image,) which came down from r Antiquity and the acovetousnes of the Priests brought in this superstition: for it is written that the temple being repaired seven times, this idol was never changed. Plin lib. 16. 40. by such delu sions the world is most easily abused. jupiter? 36 Seeing then that no man can s He pacifieth the People by worldly wisdom, and hath no respect to religion. speak against these things, you aught to be appeased, and to do nothing rashly. 37 For you have broghthither these men, which have neither commit sacrilege, neither do blaspheme your goddess. 38 Wherefore, if Demetrius and the crafts men which are with him, have a matter against any man, the 〈◊〉 is open, and there are Deputies: let them accuse one another. 39 But if you inquire any thing concerning other matters it may be determined in a lawful assembly. 40 For we are even in jeopardy to be accused of this days sedition, forasmuch as there is no cause, whereby we may give a reason of this concourse of people. 41 And when he had thus spoken, he let the assembly depart. CHAP. XX. Paul goeth into Macedonia and into Grecia. 7 He celebrateth the Lord's supper and preacheth. 9 At Troas he raiseth up Eutychus. 17 At Ephesus he calleth the Elders of the Church together, committeth the keeping of God's flock unto them, warneth them of false teachers, maketh his prayer with them, and departeth by ship towards jerusalem. 1 NOw after the tumult was ceased, Paul called the disciplesunto him, & embraced them, and departed to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had go through those parties, & had exhorted them with many words, he came into Grecia. 3 And having tarried (there) three months, because the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia. 4 And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea, and of them of Thessalonica, Aristarchus, and Secundus, and Gaius of Der be, and Timotheus, and of them of Asia Tychicus, and Trophimus. 5 These went before, and tarried us at Troas. 6 And we sailed forth from a He remained there these days because he had better opportunity to teach: also the 〈◊〉 of the Law was not yet known. Philippi, after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days, where we abode seven days. 7 And b which we call Sunday. Of this place and also of the. 1. Cor. 16. 2. we gather that the Christians used: oh have their 〈◊〉 assemblies this day, laying aside the ceremony of the 〈◊〉 Sabbath. the first day of the week, the disciples being come together to c To celebrated the Lords Supper Chap. 2. 46. break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to departed on the morrow, and continued the preaching unto midnight. 8 And there were many lights in an upper chamber, where they were gathered together. 9 And there sat in a window a certain young “ Or, boy. man named Eutychus, fallen into deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching he overcome with sleep, fallen down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. 10 But Paul went down, and laid himself upon " Or, we. him, and embraced him, saying, Trouble not yourselves: for his life is in him. 11 So when (Paul) was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, he commoned a long while till the dawning of the day, (and) so he departed. 12 And they brought the boy alive, and they were not a little comforted. 13 ¶ Then we went forth to ship, and sailed unto (the city) d which was a city of Mysia Apollonia. Plin. called otherwise lib. 5. Chap. 50. Assos, that we might receive Paul there: for so had he appointed & would himself go a foot. 14 Now when he was come unto us to Assos, and we had received him, we came to Mytylenes. 15 And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios, and the next dayewe arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium: the next day we came to Miletum. 16 For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted to be, if he cold possible, at jerusalem, at the day of “ Or, whitsuntide. Pentecoste. 17 ¶ Wherefore from Miletum he sent to Ephesus, and called the Elders of the Church. 18 Who when they were come to him, he said unto them, You know from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 e In my vocation and ministery. Serving the Lord with all f This virtue is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 boasting and high minded: which vices are 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of jesus Christ. modesty, and with many tears, and tentations, which came unto me by the laying await of the jews, 20 And how I kept g I neither held my tongue for fear, not dissembled for gain. back nothing that was profitable, but have showed you, and taught you openly, and through out every house, 21 Witnessing both to the jews, and to the Grecians the h which is the turning to God by newness of life. repentance toward God, and i which is the receiving of the grace, which Christ doth offer us. faith toward our Lord jesus Christ. 22 And now behold, I go k That is, by the impulsion and commandment of the holy Ghost, who draweth me as with a hand. bound in the spirit unto jerusalem, and know not what things shall come unto me there, 23 Save that the holy Ghost l By the Prophets. witnesseth in every city, saying, that bands and afflictions abide me () In jerusalem. 24 But I pass not at all, neither is my life dear unto myself, so that I may fulfil my course with joy, and the ministration which I have received of the Lord jesus, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now be hold, I know that hence forth you all, through whom I have go preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. 26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the m I am not the occasion of any of your destructions. blood of all men. 27 For I have kept nothing back, but have showed you n Which concerneth your salvation. all the counsel of God. 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his o That which ap 〈◊〉 to the humanity of Christ, is here attributed to his divinity, because of the communion of the proprieties, & union of the two natures in one person. own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Moreover of your own selves shall men arise speaking p Through their ambition, which is mother of all heresic and wickedness. perverse things, to draw disciples after them. 31 Therefore watch and remember, that by (the space) of three years I ceased not to warn every one, both night and day with tears. 32 And now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which q To increase you with 〈◊〉 graces and to finish his work in you. is able to build further, and to give you an r He promises to the faithful continual increase of grace, till they enter into the possession of that inheritance, which is prepared for them. inheritance: among all them, which are sanctified. 33 I have coveted no man's silver, nor gold, nor apparel. 34 Yea, you know, that these hands have ministered unto my* necessities, and to them that were with me. 35 I have showed you all things, how that so labouring, you aught to 〈◊〉 the weak, & to remember the words of the Lord jesus 1. Cor. 4. 12. how that he said, s Although his be not orderly so written in any one place, yet it is gathered of 〈◊〉 places of the Scri pture in effect. 〈◊〉 is a blessed thing to give 1, Thes. 2. 9 rather than to receive. 2. Thes. 36. 36 And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. 37 Then they wept all abundantly, and fell on Paul's neck, and kissed him, 38 Being chief sorry for the words which he spoke, That they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship. CHAP. XIX 5 The common prayers of the faithful 8 Philippes four daughters prophetesses. 23 Paul's constanty to bear the cross, as Agabus and others forespoke, although he was otherwise counseled by 〈◊〉 brethren. 28 The great danger that he was in, and how he escaped. 1 ANd as we launched forth, and were departed from them, we came with a strait course unto Coos, and the day following unto the Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara. 2 And we found a ship that went over unto Phenice, and went abroad, and set forth. 3 And when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, & sailed toward Syria and arrived at Tyrus: for there the ship unladed the burden. 4 And when we had found disciples, we tarried there seven days. And they told Paul a By the revelation of God's Spirit. through the b The helie 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto them the persecutions that Paul 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 made against him and the same Spi rit also strengthened Paul to sustain them, Spirit, that he should not go up to jerusalem. 5 But when the days were ended, we departed, and went our way, and they all accompanied us with (their) wives and children, even out of the city: and we kneeling down on the shore, prayed. 6 Then when we had embraced one another, we took ship, and they returned home. 7 And when we had ended the course from Tyrus, we arrived at Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, & abode with them one day. 8 And the next day, Paul and they that were with him, departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philippe Chap. 6. 5. the Evangelist, which was one of the c This office of Deaconship was but for a time, according as the Congregation had need, or other wise. seven (Deacons,) and abode with him. 9 Now he had four daughters virgins, which did prophecy. 10 And as we tarried there manies days, there came a certain Prophet from judea, named Agabus. 11 And when he was came unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, d God would have his 〈◊〉 bands known to the 〈◊〉 that no man should think 〈◊〉 he cast himself into wilful danger. Thus says the holy Ghost, So shall the jews at jerusalem e This was not to make Paul afraid, but to encourage him against the brunt. bind the man that oweth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles. 12 And when we had herded these things, both we and other of the same place besought him that he would not go up to jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, and said, What do you weeping and breaking mine heart? For I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at jerusalem for the Name of the Lord jesus. 14 So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. 15 And after those days we trussed up our fardeles, and went up to jerusalem. 16 There went with us also (certain) of the disciples of Caesarea, & brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should jodge. 17 And when we were come to jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 And the next day Paul went in with us unto f Who was the chief, or superintendant of the Church of jerusalem. james: and all the Elders were there assembled. 19 And when he had embraced them, he told by order all things, that God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministration. 20 So when they herded it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousand jews there are which believe, and they are all zealous of the Law. 21 Now they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the jews, which are among the Gentiles, to forsake Moses, and sayst, that they aught not to circumcise their children, neither to live (after) the g That is, according to the manners that our fathers observed, which were commanded by God. customs. 22 What is then (to be done?) the multitude must needs come together: for they shall hear that thou art come. 23 Do therefore this that we say to thee, We have h Who as yet were not well in 〈◊〉 in Christ Nomb. 6. 18. four men, which have made a vow. 24 Then take, and i The end of this ceremony was thanks 〈◊〉, and was 〈◊〉 by God, and part lie of ignorance and 〈◊〉 retained: therefore S. Paul supported thee, in the weakness of others and made himself all to all men, not 〈◊〉 his conscience. purify thyself with them and contribute with them, that they maye* shave their heads: and all shall know, that Chap. 18. 18. those things, whereof they have been informed concerning thee, are nothing, but that thou thyself also walkest & keep it the Law. 25 For as touching the Gentiles, which believe, we have written, and determined* that they observe no such thing, but that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from that that is strangled, and from fornication. 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day was purified with them, and entered into the Chap. 15 20. Temple, * declaring the accomplishment of Nomb 6. 13. the days of purification, until that an Chap. 24. 8. offering should be offered for every one of them. 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, [when they saw him in the Temple] moved all the people, and k In thinking to appease the faith full, and to support the 〈◊〉, he falls into the hands of his enemies. laid hands on him. 28 Crying, Men of Israel, help: this is the man that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the Law, and this place: more over, he hath brought Grecians into the Temple, and hath polluted this holy place. l By bringing in such as were not circumeised. 29 For they had seen before Trophimus an Ephesian with him in the city, whom they sup posed that Paul had brought into the Temple 30 Then all the city was moved, and the people ran together: and they took Paul, and drew him out of the Temple, and forth with the doors were shut. 31 But as they went about to kill him, tidings came unto the chief Captain of the band, that all jerusalem was on an uproar. 32 Who immediately took the 〈◊〉 and m Which were under 〈◊〉 and had charge over an hundredth soldiers. Centurions, and ran n A notable example of God's providence for the defence of his. down unto them: and when they saw the chief Captain and the soldiers, they left beating 〈◊〉 Paul. 33 Then the chief Captain came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he 〈◊〉, and what he had done. 34 And one cried this, another that, among the people. So when he cold not know the certainty for the tumult, he commanded him to be led into the castle. 35 And when he came unto the grieces, it was so that he was born of the soldiers, for the violence of the people. 36 For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him. 37 And as Paul should have been led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May Chap. 〈◊〉. 36. I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou (speak) Greek? 38 Art not thou the* o josephus li. Antiq 20. cha. 11. and de bello juda, li. Egyptian, who before these days raised a sedition, and led out into 〈◊〉. chap. 12. the wilderness four thousand men that were murderers? 39 Then Paul said, Doubtless I am a man which Chap. 22. 3. am a jew, and citizen of Tarsus, a famous city in Cilicia, and I beseech thee, suffer me to speak unto the people. 40 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the grieces, and beckoned with the hand unto the people: and when there was made great silence, he spoke unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying. CHAP. XXII. 3 Paul rendereth an account of his life and doctrine. 25 He escapeth the whip by reason he was a citizen of 〈◊〉. 1 YEmen, brethren and fathers, hear my “ Or, raison, or excuse. defence now towards you. 2 [And when they herded that he spoke in the He brew tongue to them, they kept the more silence, and he said] Chap. 21. 39 3 I am verily a man, (which am) a jew, born in* Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the a Whereby he declareth his 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉. feet of Gamaliel, and instructed according to the perfect manner of the Law of the Fathers, and was zealous toward God, Chap. 8. 〈◊〉. as you all are this day. 4 * And I persecuted this “ Or 〈◊〉 profession 〈◊〉 the Christians. way unto the death, binding and delivering into prison both men and women. 5 As also the chief Priest doth bear me witness, and all the state of the Elders: of whom also I received letters unto b To the jews to whom the 〈◊〉 were directed. brethren, and went to Damascus to 〈◊〉 them which were there, bond unto erusalem, that they might be punished. 6 ¶ And so it was, as jiourneid and was come near unto Damascus about noon, that suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round 〈◊〉 me. 7 So I fallen unto the earth, and herded a voice, saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? 8 Then 〈◊〉 answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said to me, I am jesus of Nazaret, whom thou persecutest. 9 Moreover they that were withme, saw in deed 〈◊〉 and were afraid: but they herded not the voice of him that spoke unto me. 10 Then I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus: and there it shallbe 〈◊〉 thee of all things, which are appointed for thee to do. 11 So when I cold not see for the glory of that light, I was led by the hand of them that were with me, and came into Damascus. 12 And one Ananias a godly man, as pertaining to the Law, having good report of all the jews which dwelled there. 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said, unto me, Brother 〈◊〉, receive thy sight: and that same hour I looked upon him. 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath c This may be referred to the 〈◊〉 awl counsel of God, or else to the execution and the of the same which seemeth here to be more 〈◊〉. appointed thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and shouldest see that Just one, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of the things, which thou hast seen & herded. d which is Christ 16 Now therefore why tariest thou? Arise, and 1. john. 2. 1. be baptised, and wash away thy sins, in calling on the e He showeth that sins can not be washed away, but by Christ who is the substance of Baptism: in whom also is 〈◊〉 the Father and the holy Gost. Name of the Lord 17 ¶ And it came to pass, that when I was come again to jerusalem, and prayed in the Temple, I was in a trance. 18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of jerusalem: for they will not receive thy witness concerning me. 19 Then I said, Lord, they know that I * prisoned, and bet in every Synagogue them that Chap. 8. 3. believed in thee. 20 And when the blood of thy martyr Steven was shed, I also * stood by, and consented Chap. 7 58. unto his death, and kept the clotheses of them that slew him. 21 Then he said unto me, Departed: for I will sand thee far hence unto the Gentiles. 22 ¶ And they herded unto this word, (but) them they lift up their voices, and said, A way with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not meet that he should line. 23 And as they cried and cast of their clotheses, and threw dust into the air. 24 The chief captain commanded him to be led into the castle, and bade that he should be scourged, and examined, that he might know wherefore they cried so on him. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paùl said unto the Centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge one that is a f Not because he was born at Rome, but by reason of his city: for Tarsus was inhabited by the Romans, and was their Colonia, whereof read cha. 16. 12. Roman, and not condemned? 26 Not we when the Centurion herded it, he went, and told the chief Captain, saying, Take heed what thou dost: for this man is a Roman. 27 Then the chief captain came, and said to him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? And he said, Yea. 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this burgeship. Then Paul said, But I was g This privilege was often times given in recompense of service to 〈◊〉 that were far of Rome, and to their children, though they were not born in the city. so born. 29 Then straight way they departed from him, which should have examined him: and the chief Captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and that he had bound him. 30 On the next day, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the jews, he loosed him from (his) bonds, and commanded the high Priests and all their Council to come (together:) and he brought Paul, and set him before them. CHAP. XXIII. 3 The answer of Paul being smit, and the overthrow of his enemies. 〈◊〉 The Lord encourageth him. 23 And because the jews laid wait for him, he is sent to Caesarea. 1 ANd Paul beheld earnestly the Council, and said, Men (and) brethren, I have in all good conscience served GOD until this day. 2 Then the high Priest Ananias commanded them that stood by, to smite him on the mouth. 3 Then said Paul to him, God a Paul doth not curse the high Priest, but denounceth sharply the punishment of GOD which should light upon him, who under pretence of maintaining the Law 〈◊〉 transgress it. will smite thee, thou whited brickwall: for thou sittest to judge me according to the Law, and commandest thou me to be smitten contrary to the Law? 4 And they that stood by, said, revilest thou God's high Priest? 5 Then say de Paul, I b 〈◊〉 made this excuse as it were in mockery, as if he would say, I know nothing in 〈◊〉 man worthy the office of the high Priest. knew not, brethren, that he was the high Priest: for it is written, * Thou shalt not spoke evil of the Ruler of thy people. Exod. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 6 But when Paul perceived that the one part were of the Sadduces, and the other of the Pharisees, he cried in the Council, Men (and) brethren, * I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pha rise: I am accused of the hope and c He denieth not but there were other points, but he expresseth that for the which the Sadduces that were the chief 〈◊〉, hated him most for Mat. 22. 〈◊〉. resurrection of the dead. Phili 3 5. 7 And when he had said this, there was a dissen Chap. 24. 22. sion between the Pharisees and the Sadduces, so that the multitude was divided. 8 * For the Sadduces say that there is no resurrection, neither Angel, nor spirit: but the Pharisees confess d Understanding both-kindes, the Angel's 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, which he concludeth 〈◊〉 one, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 why 〈◊〉 is the other 〈◊〉. both. 9 Then there was a great cry: and the Scribes of the Pharisees part rose up, and strove, saying, We find none evil in this man: but if a spirit or an Angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. 20 And when there was a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing jest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him from among them, and to bring him into the castle. 11 ¶ Now the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good courage, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in jerusalem: so must thou bear witness also at Rome. 12 And when the day was come, certain of the jews made an assembly, and bound themselves with an e The word signifieth cursing, as when a man either 〈◊〉, or wis wisheth 〈◊〉 die, or to be given to the devil, except 〈◊〉 bring 〈◊〉 purpose to pass. oath, saying, that they would eat nor drink, till they had killed Paul. 13 And they were more than forty, which had made this conspiracy. 14 And they came to the chief Priests and Elders, and said, We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath, that we will eat nothing, until we have slain Paul. 15 Now therefore, you and the Council signify to the chief Captain, that he bring him for the unto you to morrow, as though you would know some thing more perfitly of him, and we, or ever he come near, will be ready to kill him. 16 But when Paul's sisters f This declareth that God hath so many means to deliver his children out of danger as there are creatures in the world, so that the adversaries can not 〈◊〉 so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them, but he 〈◊〉 infinite means to defeat 〈◊〉 wicked 〈◊〉 son herded of their laying await, he went, and entered into the castle, and told Paul. 17 And Paul called one of the Centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to she we him. 18 So he took him, and brought him to the chief Captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, which hath some thing to say unto thee. 19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went apart with him alone, and asked him, What hast thou to show me? 20 And he said. The jews have conspired to desire thee, that thou wouldest bring for the Paul to morrow into the Council, as though they would inquire some what of him more perfitly. 21 But let them not persuade thee: for there lie in wait for him of them, more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink, till they have killed him: and now are they ready, and wait for thy promise. 22 The chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him to speak it to no man, that he had ” Greek, that thou 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 these things to me. showed him these things. 23 And he called unto him two certain Centurions, saying, Make ready two hundredth soldiers, that they may go to Caesarea, and horsemen three score and ten, and two hundredth, with darts at the third hour of the night. 24 And let them make ready an horse that Paul being seton, may be brought safe unto Felix the Governor. 25 And he written an g This letter was written partly in the favour of Paul, that his 〈◊〉 might not oppress him epistle in this manner. 26 Claudius Lysias unto the most noble Governor Felix sendeth greeting. 27 As this man was taken of the jews, and should have been killed of them, I came upon them with the garrison, and rescued him, h The Captain dissembleth to commend his own diligence: for 〈◊〉 did not know that Paul was a Roman before he had rescued him, and given him to be straictly 〈◊〉. perceiving that he was a Roman. 28 And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him for the into their council. 29 (There) I perceived that he was accused of questions of their Law, but had no crime worthy of death, or of bonds. 30 And when it was showed me, how that the jews laid wait for the man, I sent (him) strait way to thee, and commanded his accusers to speak before thee the things that they had against him. Far well. 31 Then the soldiers as it was commanded them, took Paul, and brought him by night to Antipatris. 32 And the next day, they left the horsemen to go with him, and returned unto the castle. 33 Now when they came to Caesarea, they delivered the epistle to the Governor, and presented Paul also unto him. 34 So when the Governor had read it, he asked of what i 〈◊〉 this name the Romans called every country which they had subdued. province he was: & when he under stood that he was of Cilicia, 35 I will hear thee, said he, when thy accusers also are come, and commanded him to be kept in Herodes judgement hall. CHAP. XXIIII. 10 Paul being accused, answereth for his life and doctrine against his accusers. 25 Felix gropeth him, thinking to have a bribe. 28 And after leaveth him in prison. 1 NOw after five days, Ananias the high Priest came down with the Elders, and (with) Tertullus a certain orator, which appeared before the Governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called for thee, Tertullus began to accuse (him,) saying, Seeing that we have obtained great quietness through thee, and that many worthy things are done unto this nation through thy providence. 3 We acknowledge it wholly, and in all places most a For Felix by his diligence had taken Elea 〈◊〉 the captain of the 〈◊〉, and put the Egyptian to flight which raised up tumults in judea: for these the 〈◊〉 praiseth him: other wise he was both 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, read joseph. li. 20. Antiq. chap. 11. & 12. & li. 2. de 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 chap. 12. noble Felix, with all thanks. 4 But that I be not tedious unto thee, I pray thee, that thou wouldest hear us of thy courtesy a few words. 5 certainly we have found this man a pestilent fellow, & a mover of sedition among all the jews throughout the world & a chief maintainer of the b Or heresy: for so the wicked 〈◊〉 med the true Christian religion. sect of the c Which 〈◊〉 the people to 〈◊〉 their liberty against the Romainess and though the 〈◊〉 cusers approved both this 〈◊〉 and their doctrine, yet to get Paul punished, they seem to condemn it. Nazarites: 6 And hath go about to pollute the Temple: therefore we took him, and would have judged him according to our Law: 7 But the “ Or, captain of a thousand. chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him out of our hands, 8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee: of whom thou mayst [if thou will't inquire] know all these things where of we accuse him. 9 And the jews like wise 〈◊〉, saying that it was so. 10 Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him that he should speak, answered, I do the more gladly answer for myself, for asmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a d Or, governor: for before this he ruled 〈◊〉, Batanea, and 〈◊〉. judge unto this e So that thou art not 〈◊〉 of their fashions. nation, 11 Seeing that thou mayst know, that there are but twelve days since I came up f Not that his purpose was 〈◊〉 worship there, but the jews so 〈◊〉 unde him by the counsel of others: for 〈◊〉 thought to 〈◊〉 won the simple brethren, and to stop the enemy's mouths. to worship in jerusalem. 12 And they neither found me in the Temple disputing with any man, neither making upro are among the people, neither in the Synagogues, nor in the city. 13 neither can they prove the things, where of they now accuse me. 14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way [which they call g As the Seribes and Pharisees termed the 〈◊〉 doctrine. heresy] so worship I the God of my Fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and the Prophets, 15 And have hope to wards God, that the resurrection of the dead which they themselves look for also, shallbe both of just and unjust. 16 And here in I endeavour myself, to have always a clear conscience to ward God, & to ward men. 17 Now after h Meaning, that it was a long time since he had 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was when 〈◊〉 brought 〈◊〉. many years, I came and brought * alms to my nation and offerings. 18 * At what time, certain jews of Asia found me purified in the Temple. 19 neither with multitude, nor with tumult. Chap. 11. 29. 20 Who i For his 〈◊〉 spoke but upon, false 〈◊〉 which these be allows of 〈◊〉 had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and dared not themselves appear. aught to have been present before 〈◊〉. 15. 26. thee, & accuse (me,) if they had aught against 2. Cor. 9 2. me. Chap. 21. 27. 21 Or let these themselves say, if they have found any unjust thing in me, while I stood in the Council, 22 Except (it be) for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, * Of the resurrection of the dead am I accused of you this day. Chap. 23. 7. 23 Now when Felix herded these things, he differ read them, and said, When I shall more perfitly know the things which concern this “ Or, sect. way, by the coming of Lysias the chief Captain, I will decise your matter. 24 Then he command a Centurion to keep Paul and that he should have ease, & that he should forbidden none of his acquaintance to minister unto him, or to come unto him. 25 ¶ And after certain days, came Felix with his wife Drusilla, which was a k By whose counsel Felix called for Paul. Jewess, (&) he called forth Paul, and herded him of the faith in Christ. 26 And as he disputed of righteousness, and temperance, and of the judgement to come, Felix l The word of God maketh the very wicked astonished, and therefore to them it is the savour of death unto death trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time, and when I have convenient time, I will call for thee. 27 He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 28 When two years were expired, Porcius Festus came into Felix room: and (Felix) willing to “ Or; to do a plea 〈◊〉. get favour of the jews, left Paul bound. CHAP. XXV. 2 The jews accuse Paul before Festus. 8 He answereth for himself, 11 And appealeth unto the Emperor. 14 His matter is rehearsed before Agrippa, 23 And he is brought forth. 1 WHen Festus was then come into the promise vince, after three days he went up from Caesarea unto jerusalem. 2 Then the high Priest, and the chief of the jews appeared before him against Paul: and they besought him, 3 And a The envious suit of the Priests against Paul. desired favour against him, that he would sand for him to jerusalem: and they laid wait to kill him by the way. 4 But Festus answered, that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself would shortly depart (thither.) 5 Let them therefore, said he, which among you are b Which may most 〈◊〉. able, come down with us: and if there be any wickedness in the man, let them accuse him. 6 ¶ Now when he had tarried among them no more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day sat in the judgement seat, and commanded Paul to be brought. 7 And when he was come, the jews which were come from jerusalem, stood about him and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they cold not prove, 8 Forasmuch as he answered, c Paul defendeth himself in judge meant. that he had neither offended any thing against the Law of the jews, neither against the Temple, nor against Cesar. 9 Yet Festus willing to “ Or, to 〈◊〉 pleasu 〈◊〉. get favour of the jews answered Paul, and said, Will't thou go up to jerusalem, & there be judged of these things things before me? 10 Then said Paul, I stand at d Seeing himself betrayed by the ambition of the judge, he desireth that in consideration of his freedom he may be sent to Rome. Caesar's judgement seat, where I aught to be e It is lawful to require the defence of the Magistrate to maintei ne our right. judged: to the jews I have done no wrong, as thou very well knowest. 11 For if I have done wrong, or committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things where of they accuse me, no man can deliver me to them: I appeal unto Cesar. 12 Then when Festus had spoken with f Without whose consent he cold do nothing. the Council, he answered, Hast thou appealed unto Cesar? unto Cesar shalt thou go. 13 ¶ And after certain days, King Agrippa and g This was his own sister whom he enter teined. Bernice came down to Caesarea to salute Festus. 14 And when they had remained there many days, Festus proposed Paul's cause unto the King, saying, There is a certain man left in prison by Felix. 15 Of whom when I came to jerusalem, the high Priests and Elders of the jews informed me, and desired to have judgement against him. 16 To whom I answered, that it is not the manner of the Romans for favour to deliver any man to the death before that he which is accused, have the accusers before him & have place to defend himself, concerning the crime. 17 Therefore when they were come hither, without delay the day following I sat on the judgement seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth. 18 Against whom when the accusers stood up, they brought no crime of such things as I sup posed: 19 But had certain questions against him of their own h This word doth also signify religion: but he speaketh in contempt of 〈◊〉 true doctrine. superstition, and of one jesus which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. 20 And because I doubted of such manner of question, I asked him whether he would go to jerusalem, and there be judged of these things. 21 But because he appealed to be reserved to the examination of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might sand him to Cesar. 22 Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. 23 And on the morrow when Agrippa was come and Bernice with great pomp, and were entered into the “ Or, 〈◊〉 Commune hall with the chief captain and chief men of the city, at Festus commandment Paul was brought forth. 24 And festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the jews have called upon me, both at jerusalem, & here, crying, that he aught not to live any longer. 25 Yet have I found nothing worthy of death that he hath committed: nevertheless, seeing that he hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to sand him. 26 Of whom I have no certain thing to writ unto my i Platterers' first used to call 〈◊〉 by this name, and after it so growed into use, that 〈◊〉 princes refu sed it not, as appeareth by Plipies Epistles to Trajan. Lord: wherefore I have brought him forth unto you, and specially unto thee, King Agrippa, that after examination had, I might have some what to writ. 27 For me thinketh it unreasonable to sand a prisoner, and not to show the causes which are (laid) against him. CHAP. XXVI. 1 The innocency of Paul is approved by rehearsing his conversation. 25 His modest answer against the injury of Festus. 1 THen Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. So Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself. 2 I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because I shall answer this day before thee of all the things whereof I am accused of the jews: 3 Chief, because thou haste knowledge of all customs, and questions which are among the jews: wherefore, I beseech thee, a Forasmuch as he best understood the religion, he aught to be more attentive. to hear me patiently. 4 As touching my life from (my) childhood and what it was from the beginning among mine own nation at jerusalem, know all the jews. 5 Which knew me heretofore [if they would testify] that after the most strait b Paul speaketh of this sect according to the people's estimation who preferred it as most holy above all others: for their doctrine was least corrupt. sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. 6 And now I stand and accused for the hope of the promise made of GOD unto our Fathers. 7 Whereunto our twelve tribes instantly serving (God) day and night, hope to come: for the which hope's sake, o King Agrippa, I am accused of the jews. 8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible unto you, that GOD should raise again the dead? 9 I also verily thought in myself, that I aught to do many contrary things against the Name of jesus of Nazaret. 10 * Which thing I also did in jerusalem: for Chap. 8. 3. many of the Saints I shut up in prison, having received authority of the high Priests, and when they were put to death, I c That is, I approved their cruelty which they used against him gave (my) sentence. 11 And I punished them throughout all the Synagogues, and compelled them to blaspheme, and being more mad against them, I pierce cuted them, even unto strange cities. Chap. 9 3. 12 At which time, even as I went to * Damascus' with authority, and commission from the high Priests, 13 At mid day, o King, I saw in the way a light from heaven, passing thee, brightness of the sun, shine round about me, and them which went with me. 14 So when we were all fallen to the earth, I herded a voice speaking unto me, and saying Chap. 9 4. and 22. 7. in the Hebrew tongue, * Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is hard for thee to kick against pricks. 15 Then I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am jesus whom thou persecutest. 16 But rise and stand up on thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to appoint thee a minister a witness, both of the things which thou hast seen, and of the things in the which I will appear unto thee. 17 Delivering thee from the d Of the jews. people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I sand thee. 18 To e Although this properly 〈◊〉 unto God, yet he applieth this unto his ministers unto whom he 〈◊〉 his holy Spirit. open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them, which are 〈◊〉 by faith in me. 19 Wherefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision. 20 * But 〈◊〉 first unto them of Damascus, Chap 13. 14. and at jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of judea, and (then) to the Gentiles, that they should repent, and turn to God, and do works worthy amendment of life. 21 For this cause the jews caught me in the * Chap. 21. 30. Temple, and went about to kill me. 22 Nevertheless, I obtained help of God, and continued unto this day, witnessing both to small and to great, saying none other things, than those which the Prophets and 〈◊〉 did say should come. 23 (To wit,) that Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should show light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. 24 And as he thus answered for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art be sides thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, o noble Festus, but I speak the words of truth and soberness. 26 For the King knoweth of these things before whom also I speak boldly: for I am persuaded that f He knew that the Law and the 〈◊〉 were of God, but he did not under stand the true applying of the same. none of these things are hide from him: for this thing was not done in a corner. 27 O King Agrippa, believest thou the Prophe tes? I know that thou believest. 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian. 29 Then Paul said, I would to GOD that not only thou, but also all that hear me to day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds. 30 And when he had thus spoken the King rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them. 31 And when they were go apart, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doth nothing worthy of death, nor of bonds. 32 Then said Agrippa unto Festus, This man might have been loosed, if he had not appealed unto Cesar. CHAP. XXVII. 1 Paul's dangerous voyage and his company toward Rome. 44 How, and where they arrive. 1 Now when it was concluded, that we should sail into Italy, they delivered both Paul, and certain other prisoners unto a Centurion named julius, of the band of Augustus. 2 And* we entered into a ship of Adramyttium 2. Cor. 〈◊〉. 25. purposing to sail by the costs of Asia, and launched for thee, and had Aristarchus of Ma cedonia, a 〈◊〉 Sidon to Myra they should have sailed north, and by west: but the winds caused them to 〈◊〉 to Cyprus plain North: thence to Cilicia North and by East, and so to Pamphilia, and 〈◊〉 plain west. Thessalonian, with us. 3 And the next day we arrived at Sidon: and In 〈◊〉 courteously entreated Paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends, that they might refresh him. 4 And from thence we launched, and sailed hard by Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. 5 Then sailed we over the sea by Cilicia, and Pamphylia, and came to Myra, (a city) in Lycia. 6 And there the Centurion found a ship of Alexandria, sailing into Italy, and put us therein. 7 And when we had sailed slowly many days, & scarce were come against 〈◊〉, because the wind suffered us not, we sailed hard by “ Or, 〈◊〉. Candie, near to b Which was an high 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 bowing to the sea ward. Salmone. 8 And with much a do sailed beyond it, and came unto a certain place called the Fair havens, near unto the which was the city Lasea 9 So when much time was spent, and sailing was now 〈◊〉, because also the c This 〈◊〉 the jews observed about the month of October in the Fast of their expiration 〈◊〉, 23. 37. So that Paul thought it better to winter there, than 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 of winter which was at hand. Fast was now passed, Paul exhorted (them.) 10 And said unto them. Sirs, I see that this voyage will be with 〈◊〉 and much damage, not of the lading and ship only, but also of our lives. 11 Nevertheless the 〈◊〉 believed rather the governor and the master of the ship, than those things which were spoken of Paul. 12 And because the haven was not commodious to winterin, many took counsel to departed thence, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, (there) to winter, which is an haven of Candie, and lieth toward the south-west and by West, and Northwest and by West. 13 And when the southern wind blue softly, they supposing to obtain their purpose, loosed nearer, and sailed by Candie. 14 But anon after, there arose by it a stormy wind called d That is, the North-east wound, or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 wind that is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and stormy Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and cold not resist the wind, we let her go, and were carried away. 16 And we ranunder a little isle named e 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 west & be South from Candye strait toward the gulf 〈◊〉, which were certain 〈◊〉 sands that swal lowed up all that they caught. Clauda, and had much a do to get the boat. 17 Which they took up and used all help, girding the ship, fearing jest they should have fallen into Syrtes, and they let down the “ Or, boat. vessel, and so were carried. 18 The next day when we were tossed with an exceeding tempest, they “ Or, 〈◊〉 out the 〈◊〉. lightened the ship. 19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship. 20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay upon us, all hope that we should be saved, was then taken away. 21 But after long abstinence, Paul stood for the in the mids of them, and said, Sirs, you should have harkened to me, and not have loosed from Candie: so should you have f That is, you should 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the loss by avoiding the 〈◊〉. gained this hurt and loss. 22 But now I exhort you to be of good courage: for there shallbe no loss of 〈◊〉 man's life among you, save of the ship only. 23 For there stood by me this night the Angel of g They cold not the 〈◊〉 him of 〈◊〉, seeing that this was the ordinance of God God, whose I am, and whom I serve. 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul: for thou must be brought before Cesar: and lo, God hath given unto h The graces and 〈◊〉, which God giveth to his 〈◊〉, pro fire 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, which are unworthy to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 thereof. thee all that sail with thee. 25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good courage: for i Faith is grounded upon the word of God. I believe God, that it shallbe so as it hath been told me. 26 Howbeit, we must be cast into a certain island. 27 And when the fourteenth night was come, as we were carried to & fro in the k This sea in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 taken for all that 〈◊〉, which was 〈◊〉 the mountains 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and so 〈◊〉 Italy from Dalmatia, and goeth up to Venice. Adriatical (sea) about midnight, the ship men deemed that some country approached unto them. 28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had go a little further, they sounded again, and found fifteen fathoms. 29 Then fearing jest they should have fallen into some rough places, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished that the day were come. 30 Now as the mariners were about to flee out of the ship, & had let down the boat into the sea under a colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship. 31 Paul said unto the Centurion and the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, l Paul would use such means, as God had ordained, jest he should seem to have 〈◊〉 him. you can not be safe. 32 Then the soldiers cut of the ropes of the boat, and let it fall away. 33 And when it began to be day, Paul exhorted them all to take meat, saying, This is the fourteenth day that you have tarried, and continued m He means an extraordinary abstinence, which came of the fear of death, and so took away, their 〈◊〉: fasting, receiving nothing. 34 Wherefore I exhort you to take meat: for this is for your safeguard: for there shall not n By this 〈◊〉 phrase is meant that they should be in all 〈◊〉 safe and sound 1. Sam. 14 45. 1. King. 1. 52. an here fall from the head of any of you. 35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God, in presence of them all, and broke it, and began to eat. 36 Then were they all of good courage, and they also took meat. 37 Now we were in the ship in all two hundredth, three score and sixteen souls. 〈◊〉. 10. 30. 38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea. 39 And when it was day, they knew not the country, but they spied a certain creak with a bank, into the which they were minded [if were it possible] to thrust in the ship. 40 So when they had taken up the anchors, they committed (the ship) unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bonds, and hoist up the main sail to the wind, and drew to the shore. 41 And when they fallen into a place, where two seas met, they thrust in the ship: and the fore part stuck fast, and cold not be moved, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves. 42 Then the soldiers counsel was o This declareth the great and barbarous ingratitude of the wicked, which can not be won by no 〈◊〉. to kill the prisoners, jest any of them, when he had swum out, should flee away. 43 But the Centurion willing to save Paul, stayed them from (this) counsel, and commanded that they that cold swim, should cast themselves first into the sea, and go out to landlord 44 And the other, some on boards, & some on certain (pieces) of the ship: and so it came to pass, that they came all safe to land. CHAP. XXVIII. 2 Paul with his compagnie are gently entreated of the barbarous people. 5 The viper hurteth him not. 8 He heals Publius father and others, and being fornished by them of things necessary he fared toward Rome, 15 Where being received of the brethren, he declareth his business. 30 And there preacheth two years. 1 ANd when they were come safe, them they knew that the isle was called a Now called Malta. Melita. 2 And the Barbarians showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present shower, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a number of sticks, & laid them on the “ Or, heap. fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and leapt on his hand 4 Now when the Barbarians saw the worm hung on his hand, they said among themselves This man surely is a b Such is the per vers judgement of men, that they condemn such as they see in any affliction. murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet c Whom they made a Goddess & called 〈◊〉 Dice or Nemesis. Vengeance hath not suffered to live. 5 But he shaken of the worm into the fire, and felt no harm. 6 Howbeit they waited when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no inconvenience come to him, they changed their minds, and said, That he was a d Behold the extremity of these infideles, & how much they are bend to superstition: for after one rage and error 〈◊〉 fallen into another. God. 7 In the same quarters, the chiefman of the isle [whose name was Publius] had possessions: the same received us, & lodged us three days courteously. 8 And so it was, that the Father of Publius lay sick of the fever, and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, & when he prayed, he laid (his) hands on him, and healed him. 9 When this than was done, other also in the isle, which had diseases, came to him & were healed, 10 Which also did us great honour: and when we departed, they jaded us with things necessary. 11 ¶ Now after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had wintered in the isle, whose badge was e These the Paynims feigned to be 〈◊〉 children, and gods of the sea. Castor and Pollux. 12 And when we arrived at Syracuse, we tarried (there) three days. 13 And from thence we fet a compass, & came to Rhegium: and after one day, the South wind blue, and we came the second day to Putioli, 14 Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days, and so we went toward Rome. 15 ¶ And from thence, when the brethren herded of us, they came to meet us at the Market of Appius, and at the f These places were 〈◊〉 from Rome a days journey, or there about. Three “ Or, 〈◊〉. taverns, whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and waxed bold. 16 So when we came to Rome, the Centurion delivered the prisoners to the general Captain: but Paul was g No doubt the Captain understood both by Festus lettres, and also by the repor te of the under captain that Paul had committed no fault. suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. 17 And the third day after, Paul called the chief of the jews together: and when they were come, he said unto them, Men (and) brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or Laws of the fathers (yet) was I delivered prisoner from jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 Who when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me, 19 But when the jews spoke contrary, I was constrained to appeal unto Cesar, not because I had aught to accuse my nation of. 20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see (you,) and to speak with (you:) for the hope h That is, for 〈◊〉 Christ's cause whom they had long looked for as he that should be the redeemer of the world. of Israel's sake, I am bound with this chain. 21 Then they said unto him, We neither received letters out of 〈◊〉 concerning thee, neither came any of the brethren that showed or spoke any evil of thee. 22 But we will he 〈◊〉 of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against. 23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many unto him into (his) lodging to whom he expounded and testified the i That this kingdom, which was spoken of by the Prophets, was offered unto them 〈◊〉 the coming of Christ. kingdom of God, and preached unto them concerning jesus both out of the Law of Moses and out of the Prophets, from morning to night. 24 And some were persuaded with the things, which were spoken, and some believed not. 25 Therefore when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, (to wit) Well spoke Isa. 6. 9 the holy Ghost by Esaias the Prophet unto Mat. 13. 14. our fathers, Mar. 4 12. 26 Saying, * k Hereby the hearts of the infideles aught to be mollified, & the weaklings confirmed that they 〈◊〉 not offended by the slubbernes of the 〈◊〉. Go unto this people, and say, By Luke 8 10. john. 12. 40. hearing you shall hear, and shall not understand Rom. 11, 8. and seeing you shall see, and not perceive. 27 For the heart of this people is waxed fat, and their ears are dull of hearing, and with their eyes have they winked, jest they should see with (their) eyes, & hear with (their) ears, and understand with (their) hearts, and should return that I might l The work of God heals 〈◊〉 the virtue of the Spirit is joined with it: and it is preached generally, that all might be inexcusable. heal them. 28 Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they shall hear it. 29 And when he had said these things, the jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. 30 And Paul remained two years full in an house hired for himself, and received all that came in unto him, 31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things, which concern the Lord jesus Christ, with all boldness of speech, without let. THE EPISTLE OF THE Apostle Paul to the Romans. THE ARGUMENT. THe great mercy of God is declared toward man in Christ jesus, whose righteousness is made ours through saith. For when man by reason of his own corruption cold not fulfil the Law, yea, committed most abominably, both against the Law of God and nature, the infinite bounty of God, mindful of his promise made to his servant Abraham, the Father of all believers, ordained that man's salvation should only stand in the perfect obedience of his Son jesus Christ: so that not only the circumcised Jews; but also the un circumcised Gentiles should be saved by faith in him: even as Abraham before he was circumcised, was counted just only through faith, and yet afterward received circumcision, as a seal or badge of the same righteousness by faith. And to the intent, that none should think that the covenant which God made to him, and his posterity, was not performed: other because the jews received not Christ [which was the blessed seed] orels believed not that he was the true redeemer, because he did not only, or at lest more notably preserve the jews, the examples of Ishmael & Esau declare, that all are not Abraham's posterity, which come of Abraham according to the flesh: but also the very strangers and Gentiles grafied in by faith, are made heirs of the promise. The cause whereof is the only will of God: forasmuch as of his free mercy he electeth some to be saved, and of his just judgement rejecteth others to be damned, as appeareth by the testimonies of the Scriptures. Yet to the intent that the jews should not be to much beaten down, nor the Gentiles to much puffed up, the example of Elias proveth, that God hath yet his elect even of the natural posterity of Abraham, though it appeareth not so to man's eye: and for that preferment that the Gentiles have, it proceedeth of the liberal mercy of God, which he at length 〈◊〉 toward the jews again, and so gather the whole Israel [which is his Church] of them both. This ground work of faith and doctrine laid instructions of Christian manners follow: teaching 〈◊〉 man to walk in roundness of conscience in his vocation, with all patience and humbleness, reverencing, and obeying magistrate, exercising charity, putting of the old man, and putting on Christ, bearing with the weak, & loving one another according to Christ's example. Finally S. Paul after his commendations to the brethren exhorteth them to unity, and to flee false preachers and flatterers, and so concludeth with a prayer. CHAP. I 1 Paul showeth by whom, and to what purpose he is called. 13 His ready wil 16 What the Gospel is. 20 The use of creatures and wherefore they were made. 21. 24. The ingratitude, perversity and punishment of all mankind. 1 PAVLa “ Or, minister. servant of JESUSCHRIST, a Through God's mercy, and also appointed by commandment to this Apostle ship. called (to be) an Apostle, b Or choose by the eternal counsel of God, or by the declaration of the same counsel. * put apart (to preach) the Gospel of God, Act. 13. 2. 2 [Which he had Deu. 18. 15. promise missed afore by his* Act. 〈◊〉. 22. Prophets in the c The Scriptures only set forth the great benefit of God promi sed and performed to the world in jesus Christ: ho lie Scriptures] 3 Concerning his Son jesus christ our Lord [which was made of the d Meaning of the posterity and of the flesh of the virgin Marie. seed of David according to the flesh, 4 And declared mightily (to be) the Son of God, touching the Spirit of e By the Spirit he declareth that Christ is God whose power did so 〈◊〉 his humanity, that it cold not feel corruption, nor yet remain in death. sanctification by the resurrection from the dead] 5 By whom we have received f Which was that most liberal benefit to preach the unsearchable riches of Christ: grace and Apostleship [that obedience might be given unto the faith] in his Name among all the Gentiles, 6 Among whom you be also the g That is, by the mercy of God are adopted in jesus Christ. called of jesus Christ: 7 To all (you) that be at Rome beloved of God called (to be) Saints: * h The free mercy of God and prosperous success in all things. Grace (be) with you, and peace from God our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 8 First I thank my God through jesus Christ for you all, because your faith is published throughout i That is through all Christian Churches. the whole world. 9 For God is my witness [whom I serve in my k Earnestly, and from the heart. spirit in the l In preaching the Son of God that is, 〈◊〉 tion and peace through Christ. Gospel of his Son] that with out ceasing I make mention of you. 10 Always in my prayers, beseeching, that by some means one time or other I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to 1. Cor. 1. 2. come unto you. 〈◊〉. 1. 3. 2. Tim. 1. 6. 11 * For I long to see you, that I might bestow among you some spiritual gift, to strengthen you, 12 That is, that I might be comforted together with you, through (our) mutual faith, both yours and mine. 13 Now my brethren, I would that you should not be ignorant, how that I have often times purposed to come unto you [but have been m Ether by Satan. lethitherto] that I might have some n 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 spo ken. 〈◊〉. 15. 16. fruit also among you, as (I have) among the other Gentiles. 14 I am debtor both to the Grecians, and to 1. Thess. 2. 18. the Barbarians, both to the wisemen and or by the holy Ghost, unto the unwise. Act. 16. 6. 15 Therefore, asmuch as in me is, I am ready or called to some other place to preach the Gospel. to preach the Gospel to you also that are at Rome. 16 For I am not o He passeth not for the mocking of the wicked. ashamed of the Gospel of Chap. 15. 20. Christ: for it is the * p Or, effectual in strument. power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the jew first, and also to the “ Or, Gentle, Habak. 2. 4. Graecian. 17 For by it the just q The perfection and integrity which whoseever hath, appeareth before God holy, blameless, and can be accused of no fault: & this justice is contrary to 〈◊〉 justice, or the justice of works, & only is apprehended by faith which daily increaseth, Psa. 84. 7 righteousness of r Which God approveth. God is revealed, from faith to faith: as it is written, * 1 Cor. 1. 18. The just shall live by faith. 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all s He divided the law of nature corrupt into ungodliness, and unrighteousness, Ungodliness containeth the false worshipping of God: unrighteousness, breach of love toward man. ungodliness, and unrighteousness of men, which with hold the truth t In that they neither worship God, as nature 〈◊〉 teacheth them, nor love one another. in Gal. 3. 〈◊〉. ebr. 10. 〈◊〉 unrighteousness, 19 Forasmuch as that, which may be known of God, is manifest in them: for God hath showed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him, that is, his eternal power and Godhead, are seen by the creation of the world, being considered in (his) works, to the intent that they should be without excuse: 21 * Because that when they knew God, they u They worshipped him not as he prescribed but after their good intentions. glorified him not as God neither were thankful, but become vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was full of Ephe. 4. 18. darkness. 22 When they professed themselves to be wise, they become fools, 23 For they turned the glory of the incorruptible God to the similitude of the image of a corruptible man, and of birds, and four footed beasts, and of creeping things. 24 Wherefore also God x Or delivered them as a just judge. y Seeing men would not according to the knowledge that God gave them, worship him a right, he smote their hearts with blindness that they should not know them selves, but do injury one to another and commit such horrible villainy. gave them up to their hearts lusts, unto uncleanness, to defile their own bodies between themselves. 25 Which turned the truth of God unto a lie, and worshipped and served the creature, * forsaking the Creator, which is blessed for ever, Amen, 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature. 27 And likewise also the men left the natural use of the woman, and burned in their lusteone toward another, and man with man wrought filthiness, and received in themselves such recompense of their error, as was mete. 28 For as they regarded not to know God, (even so) God delivered them up unto a z That is, such one as was destitute of all judgement. reprobat mind, to do those things which are not convenient, 29 Being full of all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness full of envy, of murder, of debat, of deceit taking all things in the evil part, whisperers. 〈◊〉, above the Creator. 30 Backebiters, haters of God, doers of wrong, " Or, appetite. proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding covenant breakers, without natural affection, such as can never be appeased, merciless. 31 Which men, though they knew a Which Law God written in their consciences and the Philosophers called it the Law of nature re: the layers, the law of nations, whereof Moses Law is a plain exposition. the “ or, righteousness Law of God, how that they which commit such things, are worthy of death, yet not one lie do the same, but also b Or consent to 〈◊〉 which is the full measure of all 〈◊〉. favour them that do them. CHAP. II 1 He fears the hypocrites with God's judgement. 7 And comforteth the faithful. 12 To beaten done all vain pretence of ignorance, holiness, and of alliance with God, he proveth all men to be sinners, 15 The Gentiles by their conscience. 17 The jews by the Law written. 1 THerefore thou art inexcusable, o man, whosoever thou art that “ Or, blamest. a neither they which do approve evil doers, nor they which reprove them, are excusable before God. judgest: * for in that that thou judgest another, thou condennest b For either 〈◊〉 art guilty of the same fault, or 〈◊〉 thyself: for thou that judgest, dost the same things. 2 But we know that the judgement of God Mat. 7. 1. is according to c For he judgeth the heart and regardeth not the outward person. truth, against them which 1. Cor. 4. 5. commit such things. 3 And thinkest thou this, o thou man, that iud guessed them which do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? 4 Ordespisest thou the riches of his 2 Pet. 3. 13. bountifulness, and * patience, and long sufferance, 〈◊〉. 3. 3 not knowing that the bountifulness of GOD leadeth thee to repentance? 5 But thou, after thy hardness and heart that can not repent, * heapest unto thyself wrath Psal. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 22. 2. 〈◊〉. 16 7. against the day of d The wicked shallbe condemned, and the faith full delivered. wrath and of the declaration of the just judgement of God, 6 * Who will reward every man according to his e The common 〈◊〉 of men are most unable to be justified by their works, seeing Abraham thefather of believers hath nothing to glory of before God, and therefore all men's works shall condemn them, and they only shallbe saved, which apprehend jesus Christ by faith to be their only justice, & sanctication. works: 7 (That is) to them which by continuance in well doing seek glory, and honour, and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious and disobey the truth, and obey unrighetousnes, (shallbe) indignation and wrath. 9 Tribulation and anguish (shallbe) upon the soul of every man that doth evil: of the jew first, and (also) of the f By the Graecian he understandeth the Gentle, and every one that is not a jewe. Graecian. 10 But to every man that doth good, (shallbe) glory, and honour, and peace, to the jew first, and (also) to the Graecian. Deut. 10. 17. 2, Chro. 〈◊〉 7. 11 For there is no* respect of g As touching any outward quality, but as the porter before he make his vessels, he doth appoint some to glory, and others to ignominy. persons with job. 37. 19 God. Act. 10. 34. 12 For as many as have sinned without the Mat. 7. 〈◊〉. Law, shall perish also h That is, without the knowledge of the Law written, which was given by Moses. without the Law: and jam. 1. 〈◊〉. as many as have sinned in the Law, shallbe judged by the Law. 13 [* For the hearers of the Law (are) not righteous before God: but the doers of the Law shallbe justified. 14 For when the Gentiles which have not the Law, do by nature the things (contained) in the Law, they having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves, 15 Which show the effect of the Law written in their i For man's conscience showeth him whenhedoeth good or evil. hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts accusing one another, or excusing,] 16 At the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by jesus Christ, according to my Gospel. 17 ¶ k He awaketh the jews which were a stepe through a certain 〈◊〉 and confidence in the Law. Chap. 9 4. Behold, thou art called a jew, and restest in the Law, and* gloriest in God, 18 And knowest (his) will, and “ Or, triest the things that descent from it. alowest the things that are excellent, in that thou art instructed by the Law: 19 And persuadest thyself that thou art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness. 20 An instructor of them which lack discretion, a teacher of the unlearned, which hast the l The way to teach others in the knowledge of the truth. form of knowledge, and of the truth in the Law. 21 Thou therefore, which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest, A man should not steal, dost thou steal? 22 Thou that sayst, A man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, committest thou sacrilege? 23 Thou that gloriest in the Law, through breaking the Law dishonourest thou God? 24 For the Name of God is blasphemed among Isa. 52. 5. the Gentiles through you, * as it is written. Eze. 36, 20. 〈◊〉. 25 For circumcision verily is profitable, if thou do the Law: but if thou be a transgressor of the Law, thy m The end of circumcision was the keeping of the Law, and the Sacrament separared from his end is of none effect, circumcision is made uncircumcision. 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the ordinances of the Law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature [if it keep the Law] “ Or, condemn. judge thee, which by the n When the Law is called the letter or that it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 death in us, or that it killeth or is the minister 〈◊〉 of death, or that it is the strength of sin it is meant as we consider the Law of itself without Christ. letter and circumcision (art) atransgressor of the Law? 28 For he is not a jew, which is one outward neither is that circumcision, which is outward in the flesh: 29 But he is a jew which is one within, and the * circumcision (is) of the heart, in the o In the inward man and heart. spirit, not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God. 〈◊〉. 1. 11. CHAP. III Chap. III 1 Having granted some prerogative to the jews, because of God's fire and stable promise, 10 He proveth by the Scriptures, both jews and Gentiles to be sinners. 21. 24 And to be 〈◊〉 by grace through faith, and not by 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 And so the Law to be established. Chap. 9 5. 2. 〈◊〉. 2 12. 1 WHat is then the preferment of the jew or what is the profit of circumcision? Psal. 〈◊〉. 11. 2 〈◊〉 che every manner of way: for chief, be Psal. 〈◊〉. 6. cause unto them were committed the “ Or, words, Isa. 46 13. oracles of God. 3 For what, though some did not believe? shall their * un belief make the “ Or, promise. john. 〈◊〉. 34. faith of God with out effect? 4 God for bid: yea, let God be * true, and * every man a liar, as it is written, * That thou mightest be a That thou mayst be declared 〈◊〉, & thy goodness and truth in performing thy promises may appear, when man either of 〈◊〉 or arrogancy would judge thy works. justified in thy words, and overcome, when thou art judged. 5 Now if b He showeth how the wicked do reason against God. our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which punisheth? [I speak c Whose carnal wisdom will not obey the will of God. as a man.] 6 God for bid: else how shall God judge the world? 7 For if the verity of God hath more abunded through my lie unto his glory, why am I yet condemned as a sinner? 8 And [as we are blamed, and as some affirm that we say] why do we not evil, that good may come (there of?) whose damnation is just. 9 What then? d Jest the jews should be puffed up in that 〈◊〉 preferred them to the Gentiles, he showeth that this their preferment stand h only in the 〈◊〉 of God, for 〈◊〉 as both 〈◊〉 and Gentil through sin are subject to God's wrath, that they might both be made equal in Christ. are we more excellent? Not, in no wise: for we have already proved, that all, both jews and Gentiles are * under sin. 10 As it is written, * There is none righteous, not not one. 11 There is none that understandeth: there is Gal. 3. 21. none that seeketh God. Psal. 14. 1. & 〈◊〉 .4. 12 They have all go out of the way: they Psal. 5. 10. Psal. 140. 4. have been made altogether unprofitable: there Psal. 10. 7. is none that doth good, not not one. Isai. 59 7. prover. 1 16. 13 * Their throat is an open sepulchre: they have used their tongues to deceit: * the poison of asps (is) under their lips. Psal. 36. 1. Gal. 2. 17. 14 * Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 15 * Their feet are swift to shed blood. 16 Destruction and calamity (are) in their ways, 17 And the e A peaceable & innocent life. way of peace they have not known. 18 * The fear of God is not before their eyes. 19 * Now we know that whatsoever the f That is, the old 〈◊〉. Law says, it says it to them which are under the Law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world be g The Law doth not make us guilty, but doth declare that we are guilty before God and deserve condemnation. culpable before God. 20 Therefore by the works of the h He means the jaw either written or unwritten commends or forbiddeth any thing, whose works can not 〈◊〉 because we can not perform them. Law shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by Chap. 2. 17. the Law (cometh) the knowledge of sin. 21 But now is the * righteousness of God made manifest without the Law, having witness of the Law and of the Prophets, 22 (To wit,) the righteousness of God by the faith of jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all that believe. 23 For there is no difference: for all have sinned, and are i The word signifieth them which are left be hind in the race and are not able to run to the mark, that is to ever lasting, life, which here is call led the 〈◊〉 of God. deprived of the glory of God, 24 And are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ jesus, 25 Whom God hath set forth (to be) a reconciliation through faith in his blood to declare his k Or fidelity in performing his promise. righteousness, by the forgiveness of the sins that are passed through the patience of God, 26 To show at this time his righteousness, that he might be just, and a justifier of him which is of the faith of jesus. 27 Where is then the rejoicing? It is excluded. By what Law? of works? Nay: but by the l The Law of faith is the Gospel which offereth salvation with condition (if thoube jevest) which condition also Christ freely giveth to us. So the condition of the Law is (if thou dost 〈◊〉 these things) the which only Christ hath fulfilled for us. Law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the works of the Law. 29 (God) is he the God of the jews only, and not of the Gentiles also? Yes, even of the Gentiles also. 30 For it is one God who shall justify circumcision m Meaning, that they are all justified by one means, & if they will have any difference, it only standeth in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉. of faith, and un circumcision through faith. 31 Do we then make the Law of none effect through faith? God for bid: yea n The doctrine of faith is the ornament of the Law: for it embraceth Christ, who by his death hath 〈◊〉 the Law: so that the Law which cold not bring us to salvation by reason of our own corruption, is now made 〈◊〉 to us by, Christ jesus. we establish the Law. CHAP, four 1. 17 He declareth that justification is a free gift even by themselves, of whom the jews moste boasted as of Abraham and of David, 15 And also by the office of the Law and faith. 1 WHat shall we say then, that Abraham our Father hath found a That is, by works. concerning the flesh? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath wherein to b He might 〈◊〉 the some merit or work worthy to be recompensed. rejoice, but not with God 3 For what says the Scripture? * Abraham believed God, & it was counted to him for righteousness. Gen. 15. 6. 4 Now to him that c 〈◊〉 by his works. worketh, the wages is not Gal. 3. 6. counted by favour, but by debt, jam 2, 23. 5 But to him that d That dependeth not on his works, neither thinketh to merit by them. worketh not, but believeth in him that e Which maketh him that is wicked in himself, just in Christ. justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as David declareth the blessedness of the 〈◊〉, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, (saying,) 7 * Blessed (are) they, whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Psal. 32. 1. 8 Blessed (is) the man, to whom the Lord imputeth not sin. 9 (Came) this blessedness then upon the f 〈◊〉 this excellent sacrament he comprehendeth the whole Law. circumcision (only,) or upon the uncircumcision also? For we say, that faith was imputed unto Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then imputed? when he was cir cumcised, or uncircumcised? not when he was circumcised, but when he was uncircumcised. 11 * After he received the sign of circumcision Gen. 17. 11. (as) the seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had, when he was uncircumcised, that he should be the Father of all them that believe, not being circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also, 12 And the Father of circumcision, not unto them only which are of the circumcision, but unto them also that walk in the g This may not be understand of the 〈◊〉 of faith (for thereof the Apostle doth hereafter expressy entreat) but of the faith itself. steps of the faith of our Father Abraham, (which he had) when he was uncircumcised. 13 For the promise that he should be the heir of the world, was not (given) to Abraham, or to his seed, through the h In fulfilling the works thereof. law, but through the righteousness of faith. 14 For if they which i And think to perform the same by works. are of the Law, (be) k If it be requisite to fulfil the Law for him that shall be of Abraham's inheritance, than it is in vain to believe the promise: for it 〈◊〉 to no use. heirs, faith is made void, & the promise is made of none effect. 15 For the Law causeth l Through our de 〈◊〉, and not of itself. wrath: 〈◊〉 where no Law is, there (is) no m That is no breach of commandment. transgression. 16 Therefore (it is) by faith, that (it might come) by grace, and the promise might be sure to n Which believe. all the seed, not to that only which is of the Law: but also to that which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the Father of us all, Gen. 17. 4. 17 [As it is written, * I have made thee a Father of many nations] (even) o By a spiritual kindred which God 〈◊〉 accepteth. before God whom he believed, who quickeneth the p Abraham be gate the circumci sed even by the virtue of faith & not by the power of nature, which was extinguished so the Gentiles which were nothing, are called by the power of God to be of the number of the faithful. dead, 〈◊〉 calleth those things which be not, as though they were. 18 Which (Abraham) above hope, believed under hope, that he should be the Father of many nations: according to that which was Gene. 15. 5. spoken (to him, * So shall thy seed be. 19 And he q But most strong and 〈◊〉. not weak in the faith, considered not his own body, which was now dead, being almost an hundredth year old, neither r In that she was past child bearing. the deadness of Saras womb. 20 neither did he doubt of the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in the faith, and gave s For his mercy and truth. glory to God. 21 Being fully assured that he which had promised, was also able to do it. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it is not written for him only, that it was imputed to him for righteousness, 24 But also t For our 〈◊〉 for we shall be justified by the same means. forus, to whom it shallbe imputed (for righteousness,) which believe in him that raised up jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 Who was delivered (to death) for our sins and u To accomplish & make perfect our justification. is risen again for our justification. CHAP. V. 1 He declareth the fruit of faith 7 And by comparison setteth forth the love of God and obedience of Christ, which is the foundation and ground of the same- 1 THen being justified by faith, we have a By peace here is meant that 〈◊〉 dible and most constant joy of mind persuaded of when we are delivered from all terror of conscience, and fully the favour of God: & this peace is the fruit of faith. peace toward God through our Lord jesus Christ. 2 * By whom also we have access through faith unto this grace, where in we stand, and rejoice under the hope of the glory of God. 3 neither (do we so) only, but also we * rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation bringeth forth patience, Ephes. 2 23. 4 And patience experience, and experience jam. 1. 3 hope, 5 And hope maketh not b For it hath ever good success. ashamed, because the c He means that love where with God loveth us. love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost, which is given unto us. 6 For Christ, when we were yet of nostrength, at (his) time, died for the Ebr. 9 15. * ungodly. 1. Pet. 3. 18. 7 doubtless one will scarce die for a d By this compa rison he amplifieth the death of Christ. righteous man: but yet for a c That is, for such one of whom he hath recei 〈◊〉 good. good man it may be that one dare dye. 8 But God setteth out his love toward us, seeing that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 〈◊〉 more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if when we were f Because of sin: yet friends by the grace of Christ. enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more being reconciled, we shallbe saved by his life. 11 And not only (so) but we also rejoice in God through our Lord jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin, entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death went over all men: for asmuch as all men have sinned. 13 For unto the g From Adam to Moses. time of the Law was sin in the world, but sin is not imputed, whille there is no Law. 14 But death reigned from Adam to Moses even over them also that sinned not h He means young babes, which neither had the knowledge of the Law of nature, nor any motion of concupiscence, much jesse committed any actual sin: and this may also comprehend the Gentiles. after the like manner of the transgression of i Yet all mankind, as it were sinned when they 〈◊〉 as yet inclo sed in Adames 〈◊〉. Adam which was the figure of k Which was Christ. him that was to come. 15 But yet the gift is not so, as is the offence: for if through the offence of one, many be dead much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man jesus Christ, hath abunded unto many. 16 neither is the gift (so,) as (that which entered in) by one that sinned: for the fault (came) of one (offence) unto condemnation: but the gift (is) l For by Christ we are not only delivered from the sins of Adam but also from all such as we have added thereunto of many offences to justification. 17 For if by the offence of one, death reigned through one, much more shall they which receive the abundance of grace, and of the gift of m The justice of jesus Christ whichiss imputed to the faithful. righteousness, reign in life through one, (that is) jesus Christ. 18 Likewise them as by the offence of one (the fault came) on all men to condemnation, so by the justifying of one (the benefit abunded) toward n Which believe to be saved in 〈◊〉 Christ. all men to the justification of life. 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many also be made righteous. 20 Moreover the o The Law of Moses. Law entered thereup on that the offence should p That it might be more manifestly known, & set before all 〈◊〉 eyes. abunde: nevertheless where sin abunded, (there) grace abunded much more? 21 That as sin had reigned unto death, so might grace also reign by righteousness unto eternallife, through jesus Christ, our Lord CHAP. VI Because no man should glory in the flesh, but rather seek to subdue it to the Spirit, 3 He showeth by the virtue & end of Baptism, 5 That regeneration is joined with justification, and therefore exhorteth to godly life. 21 Setting before men's eyes the 〈◊〉 of sin and righteousness. 1 WHat shall we say then? Shall we continued stilin sin, that grace may abunde? God forbidden. 2 How shall we, that are a He dieth to sin ne in whom the strength of sin is broken by the 〈◊〉 of Christ, and so now 〈◊〉 to God. dead to sin, live Gal. 3. 27. you therein? Col. 2. 12. 3 Know you not, that* all we which have been baptised into b Which is, that growing together with him we 〈◊〉 receive virtue to kill sin, and raise up our new man. jesus Christ, have been baptized into his death? 4 * We are buried then with him by baptism into his death, that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the 〈◊〉. 4. 23. Father, so we also shulde* walk in newness Col. 3. 8. 〈◊〉. Ebr 12. 2. 2. 〈◊〉. 2. 1. 5 * For if we be c The Greek word means, that we grow up together with Christ, as we se moss, ivy, misteltowe, or such like grow up by a treandare now 〈◊〉 with the joys thereof. grasted with him d If we by hisver tue die to sin. to the similitude 1. Cor. 6. 14. of his death, even so shall we be (to the 2. Tim. 2. 11. similitude) of his resurrection, 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the e The fleshwhere in sin sticketh fast. body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead, is f Because that being dead we can not sin. freed from sin. 8 Wherefore, if we be dead with Christ, we be leave that we shall live also with him, 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead, dieth no more: death hath no more do minion over him. 10 For in that he died, he died once g That he might destroy sin in 〈◊〉. to sin: but in that he liveth, he liveth to h And sitteth at the right hand of the Father. God. 11 Likewise think you also, that you are i We may gather that we are dead to sin, when sin beginneth to die in us: which is by the participation of Christ's death, by whom also being quickened we live to God, that is, to righteousness. dead to " Or, instruments or armour. sin, but are alive k In that you are led with the Spirit of God. to God in jesus Christ our Lord 12 Let not sin reign therefore in your mortal body, that you should obey it in the l The mind first ministereth evil motions, whereby man's will is enticed: thence burst forth the lusts, by them the body is provoked, and the body by his actions doth solicitie the mindet therefore he commands, at the lest that we rule our bodies. lusts thereof. 13 neither give ye'your membres (as) weapons of unrighteousness unto sin: but give yourselves unto God, as they that are alive from the deàd, and (give) your membres (as) weapons of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you for you are not under the m Which is the declaration of sin ne. Law, but under n Endued with the 〈◊〉 of Christ. grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the Law, but under grace? God forbidden. 16 * Know you not, that to whom soever you give yourselves as servants to obey, his servants you are to whom you obey, 〈◊〉 it be of sin unto death, or of o Showing that none can be 〈◊〉 which doth not obey God. obedience unto righteousness? 17 But God (be) thanked, that you have been the servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart unto the form of the doctrine, whereunto you were p To conform yourselves unto it. delivered. 18 Being then made q It is a most vile thing for him that is delivered from the selaverie of sin, to 〈◊〉 again to the same. free from sin, you are made the servants of righteousness. 19 I speak r Leaving to speak of heavenly things, according to your capacicitie, 〈◊〉 use these 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 and freedom, that you might the better understand. after the manner of man, because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as you have given your members servants to uncleanness add to iniquity, to (commit) iniquity, so now give your members servants unto righteousness in holiness. 20 For when you were the servants of sin, you were freed from righteousness. john. 8. 4. 2. Pet. 2. 19 21 What fruit had you then in those things, whereof you are now ashamed For the s Or, there ward & recompense. end of those things (is) death. 22 But now being freed from sin, and made servants unto God, you have your fruit in holiness, and the end, everlasting life. 23 For the t Sin is compared to a tyrant which reigneth by force, who giveth death as an allowance to them that were preferred by the Law. wages of sin is death: but the gift of God (is) eternal life through jesus Christ our Lord CHAP. VII. 1. 7 12 The use of the Law. 6. 24 And how Christ hath delivered us from it. 16 The infirmity of the faithful. 23 The dangerous fight between the flesh and the Spirit. 1 Know you not, brethren, [for I speak to them that know the Law] that the a Meaning, the moral Law. Law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 1 Cor. 7. 39 2 * For the b Both in this first marriage and in the second, the husband and the wife must be considered with in ourselves: the first husband was Sin, and our flesh was the wife: their children 〈◊〉 the frutesof the flesh Gala. 5. 19 woman which is in subjection to a man, is bound by the law to the man, while he liveth: but if the man be dead, she is delivered from the law of the man. 3 So then, if while the man liveth, she take another man, she shallbe called an* adulteress: but if the man be dead, she is free from the Law, so that she is not an adulteress, though she take another man. 4 So you, my brethren, are dead also to the Law In the second marriage the Spirit is the husband the new creature is the wife, and their children are the fruits of the Spirit. by the body of Christ, that you should be unto another, (even) unto c Which is the Spirit or the second husband him that is raised up from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. 5 For when we were d When we were destitute of the Spirit of God. in the flesh, the “ Or, affections. motions of sins, which were by the Law, had force in our membres, to bring for the fruit unto death. 6 But now we are delivered from the Law, being dead e Meaning to sin, our first husband. unto it, wherein we were held that we should serve in newness of Spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. 7 What shall we say then? (Is) the Law sin? God forbidden. Nay, I knew not sin, but by the Law: for I had not known glust, except f There is nothing more enemy to sin then the Law if so be therefore that sin rage more by reason thereof them before, why should it be imputed to the Law which discloseth the sleights of sin her enemy? the Law had said, * Thou shalt not lust. 8 But sin took an occasion by the commandment, and wrought in me all manner of concu piscence: for without the Law sin (is) dead. 9 For I once h He thought him sell to be alive, when he knew not the Law. was alive, without the Law: but when the commandment came, sin revived. 10 But I died: and the same commandment which was (ordained) unto life, was found (to be) unto me unto death. 11 For sin took occasion by the commandment, Exod. 20, 7. & deceived me, and thereby slay (me). Dent. 5. 21. 12 Wherefore the Law (is*) holy, and the come Which is an in ward vice not openly known. commandment (is) holy, and just, and good. 13 Was that then which is good, made death unto me? God 〈◊〉: but sin, that it might i Sin being disclosed by the Law so much more detestable because it turneth the goodness of the Law to our destruction appear sin, wrought death in me by that 1. Tim. 1. 8. which is good, that sin might be out of measure sinful by the commandment. 14 For we know that the Law k So that it can judge the affections of the heart. is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For I allow not that which I do: for what I l He is not able to do that which he desiret to do, and therefore is far from the true perfection. would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I 16 If I do then that which I would not, I consent to the Law, that (itis) good. 17 Now then, it is no more I, that do m He doth not excuse himself but showeth that he is not able to accomplish that good desire which is in him. it, but the sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know, that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing for: to will is present with me: but I find no means to perform that which is good. 19 For I do not the good thing, which I would, n The flesh stayeth even the most perfect to run forward as the spirit wisheth. but the evil, which I would not, that do I 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but the sin that dwelleth in " Or, in my nature. me. 21 I find then by the Law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the Law of God, concerning the o That is, in my spirit. inner man: 23 But I see another “ Or command meant. law in my p Even the corruption which yet remains. membres, rebelling against the law of my mind, & leading me captive unto the law of sin, which is in my membres. 24 Owreched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the q This fleshly 〈◊〉 of sin & death. body of this death! 25 I thank God through jesus Christ our Lord Then I myself in my r In that part which is regene rate. mind serve the Law of God, but in my s Which is the part corrupted. flesh the law of sin. CHAP. VIII. 1 The assurance of the faith full & of the fruthe the holy Ghost in them. 3 The weakness of the Law and who accomplished it, 4 And wherefore, 5 Of what sort the faithful aught to be. 6 The fruit of the Spirit in them. 17 Of hope 18 Of patience under the cross. 28 Of the mutual love betwitx God and his children. 29 Of his foreknowledge. 1 NOw then there (is) no a Though sin be in us, yet it is not imputed unto us through Christ jesus. comdemnation to them that are in Christ jesus, which walk not b He annexeth the condition jest we should abuse the liberty. after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2 For the c The power & authority of the Spirit, that is, the grace of regeneration. Law of the Spirit flif (which is) in d Whose sanctification is made ours. Christ jesus, hath freed me from the law of sin and of death. 3 For [that that was impossible to the Law, in as much as it was “ Or, of no strength. weak, because of the flesh [God sending his own Son, in the e Christ did take flesh, which of nature was subject to sin which not withstanding he sanctified even in the 〈◊〉 instant of his conce ption, and so did appropriate it unto him, that he might 〈◊〉 sin in it. 2. 7 Cor. 5. 21. similitude of sinful flesh, and “ Or, by 〈◊〉. for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. 4 That the f That which the Law requireth. righteousness of the Law might be fulfilled in us, which walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5 For they that are after the flesh, savour the g The word comprehendeth all that which is most excellent in man, as will, understanding, reason, wit, etc. things of the flesh: but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the wisdom of the flesh (is) death: but the wisdom of the Spirit (is) life & peace. 7 Because the wisdom of the flesh (is) enmity against God: for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither in deed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh, can not please God. 9 Now you are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, “ Or, his sobe. because the Spirit of God dwelleth in you: but if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, the same is not his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the “ Or 〈◊〉. body is dead, because of sin: but the h The Spirit of regeneration which abolisheth sin in our flesh not all at once, but by degrees wherefore we must in the mean time call to God through patience. Spirit (is) life for righteousness sake. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead, devil in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal boides, because that his Spirit dwelleth in you. 12 Therefore brethren, we are debtors not to the flesh, to live after the i But to live after the Spirit. flesh: 13 For if you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you mortify the deeds of the body by the Spirit, you shall live. 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the Spirit of bondage to fear again: but you have received the Spirit of k So he nameth the holy Ghost of the effect, which he causeth in us, When he proposeth us salvation by the Law with an impossible condition, who also doth seal our 〈◊〉 in our hearts by Christ's free adoption, that we consider not God now as a rigorous Lord, 〈◊〉 as a most merciful Father. adoption, whereby we cry * Abba, Father. 16 The same Spirit l So that we have two witnesses, Spirit and ours, who is certified by the Spirit of God. beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are the children of God. 17 If (we be) children (we are) also m Freely made 〈◊〉 of the Father's treasures heirs, even, the heirs of God, and heirs annexed with Gala. 4. 5. Christ, if so be that we suffer with him, that we may also beglorified with him. 18 For I count that the afflictions of this present time (are) not “ Or, of like value worthy of the glory, which shallbe showed unto us. 19 For the servant desire of the creature waiteth when the sons of God shallbe revealed. 20 Because the n The creatures shall not be restored before that God's children be brought to their perfection: in the mean season they wait. creature is subject to o That is, to destruction, because of man's sin. vanity, not of it own will, but by reason of him, which hath subdued it under hope, 21 Because the creature also shallbe delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the sons of God. 22 For we know that every p He means not the Angels neither devils nor men. creature groaneth with us also, and travaileth in pain together unto this present. 23 And not only (the creature,) but we also which have the q And yet are far from the perfection. first fruits of the Spirit, even we do sigh in ourselves, waiting for the adoption, (even) the * redemption of our r Which 〈◊〉 in the resurrection when we shallbe made conformable to our head Christ. body 24 For we are saved by hope: but s By hope is, meant the thing, which we hope for. hope that Luk. 2, 28, is seen, is not hope: for how can a man hope for that which he seethe? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, we do with patience abide for it. 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what to pray as we aught: but the Spirit itself maketh 〈◊〉 for us with sighs, which can not be expressed 27 But he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the meaning of the Spirit: for he t In that he stirreth their hairs to pray, and showeth both whom to ask, and how. maketh request for the Saints. according to (the will of) God. 28 Also we know that all things work together for the best unto them that love God even to them that are called of (his) purpose. 29 For those which he u He showeth 〈◊〉 by the order, of our election that afflictions are means to make us like the Son of God. knew before, he also predestinate to be made like to the image of his Son, that he might be the first born among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he predestinate, them also he called, and whom he called them also he justified, and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be on our side, who (can be) against us? 32 Who spared not his own Son, but gave him for us all (to death,) how shall he not with him give us all things also? Isa. 50 8. 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods choose? (it it) God that * x Who pronounceth his just in his Son Christ. justifieth, 34 Who shall condemn? (it is) Christ, which is dead, yea or rather, which is risen again, who is also at the right hand of God, and maketh request also for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of y Where with he loved us, or God in Christ: which 〈◊〉, is grounded upon his determinate purpose, and Christ is the pledge thereof. Psal. 44. 23. Christ? shall tribulation or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake are we z Which is to signify the condition of Christ's Church. killed all day long: we are counted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nevertheless, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor Angels, nor a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forth by these words the wondered nature of the spirits, aswell the good, Eph. 1. 21. col. 11. as the evil spirits Ephes. 6. 12. col. 2. 15. principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature shallbe able to separate us from the b That is, wherewith God loveth us in his Son Christ jesus. love of God, which is in Christ jesus our Lord CHAP. IX. 1 Heaving testified his great love towards his nation, and the signs thereof, 11 He entreateth of the election and reprobation. 24 Of the vocation of the Gentiles, 30 And rejection of the jews. 1 I Say the truth a As becometla him that 〈◊〉 en ceth Christ, or whose tongue Christ ruleth and so taketh Christ for his witness. in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Gost. 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in mine heart. Act 9 2. 3 * For I would wish myself to be b He would redeem the rejection of the Jews with his 〈◊〉 damnation, which 〈◊〉 his zeal towards God's glory read Exod. 32. 32. separate 1. Cor. 15. 8. from Christ, for my brenthrens that are my kinsmen according to the flesh, 4 Which are the Israelites, to whom (pertaineth) the adoption, and the c The Ark of the 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 was a sign of God's presence, was called God's glory, glory, and the d The two 〈◊〉 of the covenant, Deut. 11. 9 * covenants, and the giving of the Law, & the service (of God,) and the promises. 5 Of whom (are) the Fathers, and of whom Chap. 2. 17. concerning the flesh, Christ (came,) who is e Christ is very God. God over all blessed for ever, Amen. Chap. 2. 28. 6 * Not withstanding it can not be that the word of God should ” Greek, 〈◊〉 away. take none effect: for all they are not f That is, of jacob whose name was also Israel. Israel, which are of Israel: 7 neither (are they) all children, because they are the seed of Abraham: * but, In g The Israelites must not be esteemed by 〈◊〉 kindred, but by the secret election of God, which 〈◊〉 above the external vocation. Isaac shall thy seed be called: 1. Sam. 4. 21. Psal. 26. 8. Gen. 〈◊〉. 12. Ebr. 11. 17. 8 That is, they which are the children of the h As, Ishmael. flesh, are not the children of God: but the* children of the promise are counted for the seed. 9 For this is a word of promise, * In this same Gal. 4. 28. time will I come, and Sara shall have a son. Gen. 18. 10. 10 neither (he) only (felt this,) but also * Rebecca when she had conceived by one, (even) by our Father Isaac. 11 For year (the children) were born, & when they had neither done good, nor evil [that Gen. 25. 1. the purpose of God might remain according to election not by works, but by him that calleth] 12 It was said unto her, * The elder shall serve the younger. 13 At it is written, * I have loved jacob, & have hated Esau. Gen. 25. 〈◊〉. 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness Malac. 1. 2. with God? God forbidden. Exod. 33. 19 15 For he says to Moses, * I i As the 〈◊〉 will & purpose of God is the chief cause of election & 〈◊〉: so his free mercy in Christ is an inferior cause of salvation, & the har〈◊〉 of the heart, an 〈◊〉 cause of damnation. will have mercy on him, to whom I will she we mercy: and will have compassion on him, on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then (it is) not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that showeth mercy. 17 For the k That is, God in the Scripture. Scripture says unto Pharaoh, * For this same purpose have I stirred thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my Exod. 9 16. Name might be declared through out all the earth. 18 Therefore he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will, he hardeneth. 19 Thou will't say then unto me, Why doth he yet complain? for who hath resisted his Or speakest 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 20 Butt, o man, who art thou which pleadest Isa. 45 9 〈◊〉 28. 6. against God? shall the * thing form say to Wisd. 15. 7. him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? 21 Hath not the potter power of the clay to to make of the same lump one vessel to “ Or, unto honest uses. honour, and another unto dishonour? 22 (What) and if GOD would, to show his wrath, and to make his power known, suffer with long patience the vessels of wrath, prepared to destruction? 23 And that he might declare the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy, which he hath prepared unto glory? 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the jews only, but also of the Gentiles. 25 As he says also in Osee, * I will call them, My Hose, 2. 23. people, which were not my people: and her, 1. Peter. 1. 10. Beloved, which was not beloved. 26 And it shallbe in the place where it was said unto them, * You are not my people, that there Hose, 1. 10. they shallbe called, The children of the living God. 27 Also Esaias crieth concerning Israel, * though Isa. 10. 21. the number of the children, of Israel were as the sand of the sea, (yet) shall (but) a ramnant be saved. 28 l God will make such waste of that people that the sew, which shall remain, shallbe a work of his justice, and, shall set for the his glory in his Church. For he will make his account, and gather it into a short sum with righteousness: for the Lord will make a short count in the earth. 29 * And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of hosts had left us a seed, we had been made as m That is, utterly lost. Sodom, and had been like to Gomorrha. 30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles Isa. 1. 9 which followed not righteousness, have attained unto righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. 31 But Israel which followed the Law of righteousness, 〈◊〉 not attain unto the Law of righteousness. 32 Wherefore? Because (they sought it) not by faith, but as (it were) by the works of the Law: 〈◊〉 they have stumbled at the stumbling stone. 33 As it is written, * Behold, Ilaye in Zion a n jesus Christ is to the infideles destruction, and to the faithful life and 〈◊〉. Isa. 8. 14. and 28. 16. 1. Peter. 2. 6. Psal. 118. 22. stumbling stone, and a rock to make men fall: and every one that believeth in him, shall not be ashamed. CHAP. X. 1 After that he had declared his zeal towards them. 3 He showeth the cause of the ruin of the jews. 4. The end of the Law. 5 The difference between the justice of the Law, and of faith. 17 Whereof says 〈◊〉, and to whom it belongeth. 19 The rejection of the jews, and calling of the Gentiles. 〈◊〉 1 BRethren, mine hearts desire and prayer to GOD for Israelis, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record, that they have a That is a certain affection, but not a true know ledge. the zeal of GOD, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God. Gal. 3. 24. 4 * For christ (is) the b The end of the Law is to justify them which observe it: therefore Christ having fulfilled it for us, is made our justice, sanctification, etc. end of the Law for righteousness unto every one that believeth. Lcui. 〈◊〉. 5. 5 For Moses (thus) describeth the righteousness 〈◊〉. 20. 〈◊〉. Gal. 3. 12. which is of the Law, * That the man 〈◊〉. 30. 12. which doth these things, shall live thereby. Deut. 30. 14. 6 But the righteousness which is of faith, speaketh on this wise, c Because we can not perform the Law, it 〈◊〉 us to doubt, who shall go to 〈◊〉 and to say, who shall go down to the deep to deliver us thences but faith teacheth us that Christ is 〈◊〉 up to take us with him and hath descended into the depth of death to 〈◊〉 death, and deliver us. * say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? [that is to bring Christ from above] 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? [that is to bring Christ again from the dead.] 8 But what says it? * The word is near thee, (even) in thy mouth, and in thy heart. This is the d That is, the pro mes and the Gospel which agreeth with the Law. word of faith which we preach. 9 For if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord jesus, and shalt believe in thy heart, that God raised him up from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness Isa. 28. 16. ousnes, and with e That is, the way to be saved is to believe with heart that we are saved only by Christ, and to confess the same before the world. Isa. 32. 7. the mouth man 〈◊〉 to salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, * Whosoever believeth in him, shall not be ashamed. joel. 2. 32. 12 For there is no difference between the jew and the Graecian: for he that is Lord over all, Act. 2. 21. is rich unto all, that call on him. 13 * For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord, shallbe saved. 14 But how shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him, of whom they have not herded? and Naum. 1. 15. how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, * How beautiful are the “ Or, the 〈◊〉. feet of them which bring glad tidings of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Isa. 53. 8. 16 But they have not all obeyed the Gospel: john. 12. 38. for Esaias says, * Lord, who hath believed our f Mcaning the Gospel and the good tidings of salvation which they preached. report? 17 Then faith (is) by hearing, and hearing g That is, by God's commandment, of whom they are 〈◊〉 that preach the Gospel, It may be also taken for the very preaching itself. by the word of God. 18 But I demand, Have h Both the jews and Gentiles. they not herded? * Not doubt their i The Hebrew word signifieth the line or proportion of the 〈◊〉uens, whose most excellent frame, besides the rest of God's creatures, preacheth unto the whole world and secreth forth the worthiness of the Creator. so unde went out through all the earth, and their words into the ends of Psal. 19 5. the k Then seeing all the world known God by his creatures, the jews could not be igno rant, and so sinned of malice. world. 19 But I demand, Did not Israel know (God?) First Moses says, * I will provoke you to envy by a nation that is not (my) nation, and by a foolish (nation) I will anger you. 20 * And Esayas is bold, & saith, I was found of them that sought me not, and have been made manifest to them that asked not after me. 21 And unto Israel he says, * All the day long have I stretched forth mine hand unto a “ Or, unbelieving disobedient, and gainsaying people. CHAP. XI. 4 God hath his Church although it be not seen to man's eye. 5 The grace showed to the elect. 7 The judgement of the reprobate 8 God hath blinded the jews for a time, and revealed himself to the Gentiles. 18 Whom he warneth 〈◊〉. 32. 21. Isa. 65. to humble themselves. 29 The gifts of God without repentance. 1. Isa. 65. 2. 33 The depth of God's judgment. 1 I Demand then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbidden: for I also a man Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he a And elected before all beginning. knew before Know you not what the 1. King. 19 10. Scripture says of Elias, how he maketh request unto God b He talked With God not that he should punish Israel, but yet lamented their falsehood & so his Words made against them. against Israel, saying, 3 * Lord, they have killed thy Prophets, and digged down thy altars: and I am left alone, and they seek my life? 4 But what says the answer of God to him? * I have reserved unto myself c seven thousand 1. King. 19 18. Meaning an infinite number. men, which have not bowed the knee to Baal. " Or, free election Isa. 6. 29. and 9 10. 5 Even so then at this present time is there a remnant through the election of grace. Mat. 13. 14. 6 And if (it be) of grace, it is no more of works iohn 12. 40. : orels were grace no more grace: but if act. 28. 26. Psal. 69. 22 it be of works, it is no more grace: orels were work no more work. 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that he sought: but the election hath obtained 〈◊〉 and the rest have been hardened. 8 According as it is written, * God hath given then the spirit of “ Or, pritking. slumber: eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear unto this day. 9 And David says, * Let their d Christ by the mouth of thep to pherwisheth that Which came upon the jews, that is that as birds are taken Where as they think to find food, so the Law Which the jews of a blind 〈◊〉 preferred to the Gospel thinking to have salvation by it, should turn to their destruction. table be made a snare, and a net, and a stumbling block, even for are compence unto them. 10 Let their eyes be darkened that they see not, and e Take from them thy grace and strength. bow down their back always. 11 I demand then, Have they stumbled, that they f Without hope to be restored. should fall? God forbidden: but through their fall salvation (cometh) unto the Gentiles, to g The jews to follow the Gentiles. provoke them to follow them. 12 Wherefore if the fall of them (be) the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the h In that the Gentiles have the knowledge of the Gospel. riches of the Gentiles, how much more shall their abundance (be?) 13 For (in that) I speak to you Gentiles, in asmuch as I am the Apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office, 14 (To try) if by any means I might i That they might be jealous over Christ against the Gentiles, and so to be more servant in love toward Christ then the Gentiles. provoke them of my flesh to follow them, and might save some of them. 15 For if the casting away of them (be) the reconciling of the world, what (shall) the receiving (be) but k The jews now remain, as it Were, in death for lack of the Gospel: but When both they & the Gentiles shall embrace Christ, the World shallbe restored to a new life. life from the dead? 16 For if l Abraham Was not 〈◊〉 sanctified, but his seed also Which neglected not the promise. the first fruits (be) holy, so (is) the whole lump: and if the m Meaning Abraham. root be holy, so (are) the branches. 17 And though some of the branches be broken of, and thou being a wild olive tre, wast graft in “ Or, in them. for them, and made partakers of the root, and fatness of the n That is, the Church of the Israelites. olive tre, 18 Boast not thyself against the branches: and if thou boast thyself, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 19 Thou will't say then, The branches are broken of, that I might be graft in. 20 Well: through unbelief they are broken of, and thou standeth by faith: be not high minded but o Be careful: Wor ship God, and 〈◊〉 in his 〈◊〉. fear. 21 For if God spared not the natural branches (take heed,) jest he also spare not thee. 22 p Mespeaketh of the jews and Gentiles in 〈◊〉. Behold therefore the bountifulness, and severity of God: to ward them which have fallen, severity: but toward thee, bountifulness, if thou continued in (his) bountifulness: or else thou shalt also be cut of. 23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shallbe graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. 24 For if thou wast cut out of the olive, tre, which was wild by nature, and waste graffed contrary to nature in a right olive tre, how much more shall they that are by nature, be graffed in their own olive tre? 25 For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this secret [jest you should be arrogant in yourselves] that partly q Meaning stubbornness and induration against God's word. obstinacy is come to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles be come in, Isa 59, 20. 26 And so r He showeth that the time shall come that the Whole nation of the jews though not every one particularly, shall be joined to the Church of Christ. Isa. 27. 9 all Israel shallbe saved, as it is written, * The deliverer shall come out of Zion, and shall turn away the ungodliness from 〈◊〉. 27 And this is my covenant to them, * When I shall take away their sins. 28 As concerning the Gospel, (they are) enemies jerem. 22. 〈◊〉. Ebr. 8. 8. & 10. 16. for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes. 29 For the s To Whom God giveth his Spirit of adoption and Whom he calleth effectually he can not perish for God's eternal counsel never changes. gifts and calling of GOD are without repentance. 30 For even as you in time past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief, 31 Even so now have they not believed “ Or that by your mercy. by the 〈◊〉 (showed) unto you, that they also may obtain mercy. 32 For God hath shut up t That is, both jews and Gentiles. all in unbelief, that he might have mercy on all. Isa. 40. 〈◊〉. 33 O the deepness of the riches, both of the Wisdom. 9 13. wisdom, and knowledge of God! how unsearchable 1. Cor. 2. 16. are his judgements, and his ways past finding out! 34 * For u He reproveth the rashness of men Which murmur against the judgements of God. who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who was his counsellor? 35 Or who hath x That is, 〈◊〉ked him by his good 〈◊〉 given unto him first, and he shallbe recompensed? 36 For of y All things are created & preserved of God to set for the his glory. him, and through him, and for him are all things: to him (be) glory for ever. Amen. CHAP. XII. The conversation, love and works of such as believe in Christ 19 Not to seek revengeance. 1 I Beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you give up your bodies a a In stead of dead beasts, lively sacrifice: instead of the blood of beasts Which Was but a shadow and pleased not God of itself the acceptable sacrifice of the spiritual man, framed by faith to godliness and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. living sacrifice, holy, acceptable 〈◊〉 God, (which is) your b That is, true, lawful and spiritual. 1. Pet. 2. 5. reasonable serving of God. 2 And fashion not yourselves like unto this world, but be you changed by the renewing of your mind, that you may * prove what is the c Whatsoever is not agreeable to God's Will, is evil, displeasant and unperfect. good will of God, and acceptale, & perfit. 3 For I say through the grace that is given unto Ephes. 5. 17. me, to every one that is among you, that 1. Thess. 3. 1. no man presume to understand above that which is meet to understand, but that he d TWo things are required, if We Will iudgesoberly of God's gifts in us: the one that We do not attogate to ourselves that Which We have not: next 〈◊〉 We boast not of the gifts, but reverently use them to God's honour: Mat. 6. 2. understand to e That is, soberly not neglecting God's 〈◊〉, but using them to his glory. sobriety, as God hath 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. dealt to every man the * measure of faith. Ephes. 4. 7. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not one office. 5 So we being many are one body in Christ, & every one, one another's members. 1. Pet. 4. 10. 6 * Seeing then that we have gifts that are divers, according to the grace that is given unto us, whether (we have) f By prophesying here he means preaching & teaching, & by office or ministery, all such offices, as appertain to the Church as Elders Deacons, etc. prophecy, (let us prophecy) according to the proportion of g By faith he meaneth the knowledge of God in Christ With the gifes of the holy Gost. faith 7 Or an office, (let us wait) on the office: or he that teacheth, on teaching: 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that h Of these officers some are Deacons, some Governors some keep the 〈◊〉. distributeth, (let him do it) * with simplicity: he that ruleth, with diligence: he that i He means them Which Were appointed to look unto the poor, as for the most part Were the Widows. showeth mercy, with * cheerfulness. 9 (Let) love (be) without dissimulation. 2. Cor. 9 7. * Abhor that which is evil, and cleave unto that Amos. 5. 〈◊〉. which is good. 10 * Be affectioned to love one another with brotherly love. In giving honour, go one before another, Ephes. 4. 2. 11 Not slothful to do service: fervent in spirit: 1. pet. 2. 17. serving “ Or, the time. the Lord, Ebr. 13. 1. 12 Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, Luk. 18. 1. * continuing in prayer, 1. Cor. 16. 1. Ebr. 13. 2. 13 * Distributing unto the necessities of the 1. pet. 4. 13. Saints: * giving yourselves to hospitality. Mat. 5. 44. 14 * Bless them which persecute you: bless, (I say,) and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16 Be of like affection one towards another: * be not high minded: but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort: be not wise in k That is, in your own conceit. * Prou. 20. 22. * Mat. 5. 〈◊〉. * 1. Pet. 3. 9 * 2. Cor. 8. 11. yourselves. 17 * Recompense to no man evil for evil: l Live so honestly & godly that no man can find fault With you. * Ebr. 12, 14. * Eccle 28. 1. * Mat. 5. 38. * Deu 32 35. * 〈◊〉. 10 30 * Prou. 25. 21. procure things honest in the sight of all men. 18 * If it be possible, asmuch as in you is, have peace with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, * avenge not yourselves, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, * Vengeance is mine: I will repay, says the Lord 20 * Therefore, if thy enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing, thou shalt heap m For either thou shalt Won him With thy benefit, or else his 〈◊〉 albeare him Witness that God's burning Wrath 〈◊〉 over him. coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil Act. 6. 1. 1. Tim. 5. 9 * Prou. 3. 7. * Isa. 5. 11. with goodness. CHAP. XIII. 1 The obedience to the Rulers. 4 Why they have the sword 8 Charity aught to measure all our doings. 11 An exhortation to innocency and purity of life. 1 LEt * every soul be subject unto the higher Wisd. 6. 4. powers: for there is no power but of God: Tit. 3. 1. 1. pet. 2. 〈◊〉. & the powers that be, are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist, shall receive to themselves a Not only the punishment of the judges, but all so the vengeance of God. judgement 3 For princes are not to be feared (for) good works, but (for) evil. Will't thou then be with out fear of the power? do well: so shalt thou have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God for thy wealth: but if thou do evil, sear: for he beareth not the sword for nought: for he is the minister of God ” Greek, a revenger With Wrath. to take vengeance on him that doth evil. 5 Wherefore you must be subject, not because of wrath only, but also for b For no private man can 〈◊〉 ne that government Which God hath appointed Without the breach of his conscience, & here he speaketh of civil 〈◊〉: so that Antichrist & his can not wrest this place to establish their tyrant nigh over the conscience. conscience sake 6 For, for this cause you pay also tribute: for they are Gods ministers, applying themselves for the same c That is, to 〈◊〉 the good and to punish the evil. thing. 7 * Give to all men therefore their duty: tribu te, to whom (you own) tribute: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom (you own) honour. 8 Own nothing to any man, but to love one another: for he that loveth another, hath fulfilled the d He means only the 〈◊〉 table. Law. 9 For this, * Thou shalt not commit adultery, Mat. 22. 11. Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet: and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, (even) in this, * Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Exod. 20. 14. Deut. 5. 18. 10 Love doth not evil to his neighbour: there levit. 19 18. fore is love the * fulfilling of the Law. Mat. 〈◊〉 59 Gal. 5. 14. 11 And that, considering the season, that (it is) jam. 2. 8. now time that we should arise from sleep: for 1. Tim. 1 〈◊〉. now is our salvation e Before We believed, it had been in vain to 〈◊〉 these things: but now seeing our salvation is near let us take heed that We neglect not this occasion Luke 21. 34. nearer, than when we believed it. 12 The night is past, & the day is at hand: let us therefore cast away the works of darkness and let us put on the f That is, honest manners & godly. armour of light, 13 So that we walk honestly, as in the day: not in * “ Or, riot. gluttony, and drunkenness, neither in chambering and wantonness, nor in strife and envying: 14 * But put you on the Lord JESUS CHRIST Gal. 5. 16. and take no thought for the flesh, to (fulfil) the 1. pet. 2. 〈◊〉. lusts of it. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The weak aught not to be despised. 10 No man should offend another's conscience. 15 But one to support another in charity and faith. 1 HIm that is weak in the a That is the doctrine of the Gospel. faith, receive unto, (but) not b Jest 〈◊〉 depart either more ignorant than he came, or elswith a greater 〈◊〉 of conscience. for controversies of disputations. 2 One believeth that he may eat of all things: & another, which is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth, despise him that eateth not: and let not him which 〈◊〉 not, judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 * Who art thou that condemnest another Iám. 4. 12. man's servant? he standeth or falls to his own c It is the Lords matter and not thy. master: yea, he shallbe established: for God is able to make him stand. 5 This man esteemeth one day above another day, and another man counteth every day a like: let every man be d We must be assured in our conscience by God's word in all things that We do: that if We be strong, We may know What is our liberty: & if We be Weak, We may learn to profit daily. fully persuaded in his mind. 6 He that e That counteth one day more holy than another observeth the day, observeth it to the f Wbo judgeth whether he doth well or no. Lord: and he that observeth not the day observeth it not to the Lord He that eateth, eateth to the Lord: for he giveth God thanks and he that g Because he 〈◊〉keth the meats unclean by the Law. eateth not, h Here we must 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 things: first, that he speaketh of things which of themselves are indiffe rend, 〈◊〉 in the Law they were not: next, that he reproveth not the condemning of the act but of the persons, thirdly that he means not the slubburne & malicious, whom he ealieth dogs & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 the weak and infirm ton whom as yet God had not revealed the perfit liberty. eateth not to the Lord, and giveth God thanks. 7 For none of us liveth i Both our life, and death aught to profit our brother. to himself, neither doth any die to himself. 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord: or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lords. 9 For Christ therefore died and rose again, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and the quick. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou despise thy brother? * for we shall all appear before the judgement seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, * I k This oath particularly apperteinech to God who is the true life of himself, & giveth it to all other,. live, says the Lord, & every knee shall bow to me, and all tongues shall l And acknowledge 〈◊〉 for their God. confess unto God. 12 So then every one of us shall give accounts of himself to God. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but use (your) judgement rather in this that no man put an occasion to fall, or a stumbling block before (his) brother. 14 m He preventeth the objection which the Christians might use. 1. Cor. 8. 1. I know, and am persuaded through the Lord jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but unto him that judgeth any thing to be unclean, to him (it is) unclean. 15 But if thy brother be grieved: for the meat: now walk est thou not charitably: * destroy 2. Cor. 5 10. not him with thy meat, for whom Christ Isa. 45. 23. died. Phil. 2. 10. 16 'Cause not your n which is the be 〈◊〉 of Christ Turrian liberty by abusing 〈◊〉 you cause, the weak lings to blaspheme the Gospel which might seem to them contrary to Gods will, and the doctrine of the 〈◊〉 commodity to be evil spoken of. 17 For the o God will not reign over his by such observations. Tit. 1. 15. kingdom of God is not meat nor drink, but righteousness, and peace, & joy in the holy Gost. 18 For whosoever p In peace and righteousness. in these things serveth Christ, is acceptable unto God, and is approved of men. 19 Let us then follow those things which con cerne peace, and where with one may edify another. 20 Destroy not the work of God for meats sake: * all things indeed are pure: but (it is) evil for the man which eateth with offence. 21 * (It is) good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing, whereby thy brother stombleth, or is offended, or made weak. 22 Hast thou q Faith here is taken for a fulpersuasion of the Christian liberty in things indifferent as the Apostle interpreteth it in the 14 verse. faith? have it with thyself before God: blessed is he that r Which hath none evil remorse of conscience in his doing, 〈◊〉 Meaning, of a right conscience. condemneth not himself in that thing which he aloweth. 23 For he that doubteth, is condemned if he eat 1. Cor 8. 13. because (he eateth) not of faith: and whatsoever is not 〈◊〉 says, is sin. CHAP. XU. 1 Paul exhorteth them to support and love one an other by the example of Christ, 9 And by the only mercy of God which is the cause of salvation both of the one & the other. 14 He showeth his zeal toward them, and the Church, 30 And requireth the same of them. 1 WE which are strong, aught to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 (Therefore) let every man please his neighbour in that that is good to a To 〈◊〉 signifieth to do all manner duties to our neighbour, either to bring him to Christ, or if he be won, that he may grow from faith to faith: for the faithful are called the temple of God wherein he is resident by his h he Spirit: and these faithful are the stones of the new 〈◊〉: that is, the universal Church, Isa. 54 〈◊〉. 21. of the which building Christ is 〈◊〉, chief corner stone, Eph. 2. 20. edification. Psal. 69. 10. 3 For Christ also would not please himself, but as it is written, * The rebukes of them which rebuke thee, fell b I did so bear them, as if they 〈◊〉 been done to me and not to my Father. on me. 4 For whatsoever things are written afore time are written for our learning, that we through patience, and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. 5 Now the God of c Which is the author of 〈◊〉. 1. Cor. 1. 10. patience and consolation give you that you be * like minded one towards another, according to Christ jesus, 6 That you with one mind, (and) with one mouth may praise God even the Father of our Lord jesus Christ. 7 Wherefore receive you one another, as Christ also received us to the d To make us partakers of God's glory. glory of God. 8 Now I say, that jesus Christ was a e 〈◊〉 to gather the jews, and then the Gentiles that both might be made one flock. minister of the circumcision, for the f That God might be known true. truth of God; to confirm the promises (made) unto the Fathers. 9 And let the Gentiles praise God for (his) mercy, as it is written, * For this cause I will confess thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy Name. 10 And again he says, * Rejoice, you Gentiles with his people. Philip. 3. 16. 11 And again, * Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles and laud you him, all people together. 12 And again Esaias says, * There shallbe a root of less, and g which is Christ who did spring as a young bud out of the dry & dead rote. he that shall rise to reign over h Then seeing he took both the jews and Gentiles to his father's glory they aught by his example to love together. the Gentiles, in him shall the Gentiles trust. 13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy, and peace in believing, that you may abunde in hope through the power of the holy Psal. 18. 50. Gost. 2. Sam. 22. 50. Deu. 32. 43. 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my Psal. 117. 1. brethren, that you also are full of goodness, and Isa. 11. 10. filled with all knowledge, and are able to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless brethren, I have somewhat boldly after a sort written unto you, as one that putteth you in remembrance, through the grace that is given me of God, 16 That I should be the minister of jesus Christ toward the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable i The minister 〈◊〉 up the people to God by the Gospel. being sanctified by the holy Gost. 17 I have therefore whereof I may rejoice in Christ jesus in those things which (pertain) to God. 18 For I dare not k God gave him such ample occasions to set forth his excellent works that he had done by him that the Apostle need not to seek any other thing to boast upon. speak of aniething, which Christ hath not wrought by me, (to make) the Gentiles obedient in word anddede, 19 With the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God: so that from jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have caused to abunde the Gospel of Christ. 20 Yea, so I enforced myself to preach the Go spell, not where CHRIST was named, jest I should have built on another man's foundation. 21 But as it is written, * To whom he was not Isa. 52. 15. spoken of, they shall see (him) and they that herded not, shall understand (him) 22 Therefore also I have been * often let to come Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. unto you. 1. Thes. 2. 17. 23 But now seeing I have no more place in these quarters, and also have*bene desirous many Chap. 1. 1. years agone to come unto you, 24 When I shall take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thither ward by you, after that I have been some what filled with your (company.) 25 But now go l to jerusalem, to l which was to 〈◊〉 the alms. minister unto the Saints. 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia, to make a certain distribution unto the poor Saints which are at jerusalem. 27 For it hath pleased them, and their debtors are they: * for if the Gentiles be made partakers 1. Cor. 9 11. of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things. 28 When I have therefore performed this, and have m I shall faithfully leave it with them, and as it were sealed most surely. scaled them this n Alms is the fruit of faith and charity. fruit, I will pass by you into Spain. 29 * And I know when I come, that I shall come to you with o His coming shallbe profitable unto them: for God will give him abundant knowledge of Dinine mysteries to communicate unto them. abundance of the blessing Chap. 1. 10, of the Gospel of Christ. 30 Also brethren I beseech you for our Lord jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye* would strive with me by prayers to God for me. 31 That I may be delivered from them which are disobedient in judea, and that my service which I have to do at jerusalem, may be p He feared jest sclandrous tongues would have made his message either odious, or less acceptable. Isa. 9 6. accepted of the Saints, 32 That I may come unto you with joy by 2. Cor. 1. 11. the will of GOD, and may with you be refreshed. 33 Thus the * God of peace (be) with you all. Amen. CHAP. XVI. 1 After many recommendations, 17 He admonisheth them to beware false brethren and to be circumspect. 20. He prayeth for them, and giveth thanks to God. 1 I Commend unto you Phebe our sister which is a servant of the Church of Cenchrea, 2 That you receive her in the Lord, as it be cometh Saintes, and that you assist her in what soever business she needeth of your aid: for she hath given hospitalie unto many, and to me also. 3 Great * Priscilla and Aquila my fellow helpers Act. 18. 〈◊〉. in Christ jesus. 4 [Which have for my life laid down their own neck, Unto whom not I only give thanks, but also all the Churches of the Gentiles] 5 Like wise (great) the Church that is in their house. Salute my beloved Epenetus, which is the a The first which was consecrated to the Lord by embracing the Gospel. first fruits of “ Or, Asia. Achaiain Christ. 6 Great Marie which bestowed much labour on us. 7 Salute Andronicus and junia my cousins and fellow prisoners, which are notable among the Apostles, and b They were grafred in Christ by faith afore I was called, and were well esteemed of the Apostles, and of the Churches. were in Christ before me. 8 Great Amplias my beloved in the Lord 9 Salute Vrbanus our fellow helper in Christ and Stachys my beloved. 10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus (friends.) 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Great then which are of the friends of Narcissus which are in the Lord 12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, which (women) labour in the Lord Salute the beloved Persis, which (woman) hath laboured much in the Lord 13 Salute Rufus choose in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Great Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Mercurius, and the brethren which are with them. 15 Salute Philologus and Julia's, Nereas, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the Saints which are with them. 16 Salute one another with an * holy c This was a sign of amity among the jews which he willeth to be holy, that is, that it come from a mind full of godly charity 2. john. 10. kiss. 1. Corin. 16. 20. 2. Cor. 13. 12. The Churches of Christ salute you. 1. Pet. 5. 14. 17 ¶ Now I beseech you brethren, mark them diligently which cause division and offences contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and*avoide them. 18 For they that are such, serve not the Lord jesus Christ, but their own d These be marks to know the false Aposties by. bellies, and with e The word signifieth him that promises much and performeth nothing, who seemeth also to speak for thy profit but doth nothing less. fair speech and flattering deceive the hearts of the simple. 19 For your obedience is come abroad among all: I am glad therefore of you: but yet I would have you wise, unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 The God of peace shall tread stan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you: 21 * Timotheus my companion, and Lucius Act. 16. 1. and jason, and Sosipater my kinsmen, salute Philip, 2 19 you. 22 I Tertius, which written out this epistle, salute you in the Lord 23 * Gaius mine host, & of the whole Church 1. Cor. 1. 14. saluteth you. Erastus the “ Or, receiver. chamberlain of f Corinthus. the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. 24 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you all. Amen. 25 * To him now that is of power to establish Ephes 3 19 you according to my Gospel, and preaching Ephes. 3. 9 Colos. 1 26. of jesus Christ, * by the revelation g Both as touching the doctrine of the Gospel, and also the calling of the Gentiles. of the 2. Tim. 1. 10. mystery, which was kept secret since the Tit. 1. 2. world began: 1. Pet. 1, 〈◊〉, 26 [But now is opened, and published among all nations by the Scriptures of the Prophets, at the commandment of the everlasting God for the obedience of faith] 27 To God, (I say,) only wise, be praise through jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus (and sent) by Phebe, servant of the Church, which is at Cenchrea. THE FIRST EPISTLE of Paul to the Corinthians. THE ARGUMENT. AFter that S. Paul had preached at Corinthus a year and an half, he was compelled by the wickedness of the jews to sail into Syria. In whose absence false Apostles entered into the Church, who being puffed up with vain glory, and affectat eloquence, sought to bring into contempt the simplicity which Paul used in preaching the Gospel By whose ambition such factions and schisms sprung up in the Church, that from opinions in policies and ceremonies they fell to false doctrine and heresies, calling into doubt the resurrection from the dead, one of the chiefest points of Christian religion. Against these evils the Apostle proceedeth, preparing the Corinthians hearts, and ears with gentle salutations: but soon after he reproveth their contentions and debates, their arrogancy and pride, and exhorteth them to concord and humility setting before their yes the spiritual virtue, and heavenly wisdom of the Gospel, which can not be persuaded by worldly wit and eloquent reasons, but is revealed by God's Spirit, & so sealed in men's hearts. Therefore this salutation may not be attribute to the ministers, but only to God, whose servants they are, and have received charge to edify his Church: wherein S. Paul behaved himself skilfully, building according to the foundation [which is Christ] and exhorteth others to make the end proportionable to the beginning, taking diligent heed that they be not polluted with vain doctrine, seeing they are the Temple of God. And as for those which doubted of his Apostleship, he showeth them that he dependeth not on man's judgement, albeit he had declared by manifest signs that he never sought his own glory, neither yet how he might live, but only the glory of Christ: which thing at his coming he would declare more amply, to the shame of those vain glorious bragger's, who sought themselves only, and therefore suffered most horrible vices unreproved and unpunished, as incest, contentions, plead before insideles, fornication, and such like, to the great slander of the Gospel. This done, he answereth to certain points of the Corinthians letter, as touching single life, duty of marriage, of discord and dissension among the married, of virginity, and second marriage. And because some thought it nothing to be present at idol service, seeing in their heart they worshipped the true God, he warneth them to have respect to their weak brethren, whose faith by that dissembling was hindered, and their consciences wounded, which thing rather than he would do, he would never use that liberty which God had given him. But forasmuch as pride, and self will was the cause of those great evils, he admonisheth them by the example of the Jews not to glory in these outward gifts, whose horrible punishment for the abuse of God's creatures, aught to be a warning to all men to follow Christ uprightly, without all pollution and offence of others. Then he correcteth divers abuses in their Church, as touching the behaviour of men, and women in the assemblies of the Lords Supper, the abuse of the spiritual gifts, which God hath given to maintain love and edify the Church: as concerning theresurrection from the dead, without the which the Gospel serveth to no use. Last of all he exhorteth the Corinthians to relieve the poote brethren at jerusalem, to persevere in the love of Christ, and well doing, sending his commendations, and wishing them peace. CHAP, I 1 He praiseth the great graces of God showed toward them. 10 Exhorting them to concord and humility. 19 He beateth down all pride, and wisdom which is not grounded on God. 26 Showing whom God hath choose to confound the wisdom of the world. 1 PAUL called (to be) an Apostle of JESUS CHRIST, through the will of God, and (our) brother Softenes, 2 Unto the Church of God 〈◊〉 is at Corinthus, to them that are* a Whom God hath separate from the rest of the World, purified, and ginen to his Son that he mightbe in them and they in him. sanctified in Christ jesus, * b Made holy by the free mercy & calling of God. Saints by Act 〈◊〉 9 1. Thes. 4. 7. calling, * with all that c Which is to 〈◊〉 knowledge him to be every God to Worship him, and seek unto him for help. call on the Name of Rom. 1. 7. Ephes. 1, 1. our Lord jesus Christin every place, both Col. 1. 22. their (Lord) and ours: 2. Tim. 1. 9 tit. 2. 1. 3 Grace (be) with you, and peace from God 2. Tim. 2. 23. our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf for the d For all the benefits Which you have received by the Gospel. grace of God, which is given you in jesus Christ, 5 * That in all things you are made rich e 〈◊〉 membres of the same body Which communicate With their head. in him, in f He 〈◊〉 those gifts in them Whose 〈◊〉 see aster he doth 〈◊〉, as eloquence, philosophy, and their knowledge of God's word. all kind of speech, and in all know ledge: 6 As the testimony of jesus Christ hath been confirmed in you. 7 So that you are not destitute of any gift: * waiting for the appearing of our Lord jesus Christ. 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that you may be g For there is 〈◊〉 condemnation to them that are grafted in Chriss jesus. blameless in the day of our Lord jesus Christ. 9 * 1. Thes. 5. 24, * Rom. 15. 〈◊〉. * Philip. 3. 16. God is faithful, by whom you are called Colos. 1. 10. & 2. 7. the fellowship of his Son jesus Christ Philip. 3. 20. our Lord Tit. 2. 〈◊〉. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the Name of our Lord jesus Christ, * 1. Thes. 5. 24. * Rom. 15. 〈◊〉. * Philip. 3. 16. that you all h Disagreeing in Words engendereth dissension of mind, Whereof proceedeth repugnancy of judgement, Which 〈◊〉 the mother of schism & 〈◊〉. speak one thing, and that there be no dissensions among you: but be you knit together in one 1. These 3. 〈◊〉 & 5. 23. mind, and in one judgement, 11 For it hath been declared unto me, my brethren, of you by them that are of the house of i Which Was a virtuous Woman & 〈◊〉 of God's glory and sought the 〈◊〉 of the Church. Act. 18. 24. Cloe, that there are contentious among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you says, I am Paul's, and I am * Apollo's, and I am Cephas, and I am Christ's. 13 Is Christ's divided? was Paul crucified for you? either were you baptised k Read the annotation, Act 3. 16. Act. 18. 8. into the name of Paul? Psal. 138. 8. 14 I thank God, that I baptised none of you, but * Crispus, and l This Gaius Was Paul's host, in Whose house also the Church Was at Corinthus. Gaius, 15 Lestanie should say, that I had baptised into mine own name. 16 I baptised 〈◊〉 the household of Stephanas furthermore know I not, whether I baptised any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to m That is, chief and peculiacly. baptise, but to Rom. 16. 23: there Was yet another so called, Which Was of Derbe, and followed Paul. preach the Gospel, not with * n As the toricke, 〈◊〉 art 〈◊〉. wisdom of words, o 〈◊〉 men should attribute that unto, Which only belonged to the power of God. jest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that Act. 10. 4. Chap. 2. 19 perish, foolishness: but unto us, which are Galat. 5. 4. saved, it is the * power of God. 2. pet. 1. 16. 19 For it is writté, I * will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will cast away the understanding Rom. 1. 16. of the prudent. Isa. 29. 14. 20 Where is the wise? where is the p That is, the interpret of the Law. Scribe? where is the q He that is so subtle in discussing questions? & herein Paul reproacheth even the best learned, as though not one of them cold perceive by his own Wisdom this mystery of Christ revealed in the Gospel. disputer of this world? hath not God made the wisdom of this world foolishness? 21 For seeing the world by wisdom knew not God in the wisdom of God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe: Mat. 12. 38. 22 Seeing also that the jews require a * sign, and the Grecians seek after wisdom. 23 But we preach Christ crucified: unto the jews, even a stumbling block, & unto the Grecians, foolishness: 24 But unto them which are called, both of the jews & Grecians (we preach) Christ, the power of God, and the wisdom of God 25 For the r He speaketh in the person of Wicked, Who con trarie to their conscience rather attribute these things to God, then acknowledge their own folly & Weakness foolishness of God is wiser than men and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 Forbrethrens, you see your calling, how that not many wise men s According as the Would termeth Wise men. after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble (are called.) 27 But God hath choose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and God hath choose the weak things of the world, to confound the mighty things. 28 And vile things of the world and things which are despised, hath God choose, and things t Which are in man's judgement almost nothing, but taken for abjects and castaways. which are not, to bring to nought things u Esteemed and in reputation. jerem. 〈◊〉. 5. that are, 29 That no x Thus he calleth man in contempt & to bear down his atrogancie. flesh should rejoice in his presence. 30 But you are of him in Christ jesus, who of God is made unto us * wisdom & righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. 31 That, according as it is written, * He that rejoiceth, y That is, 〈◊〉 te all things to God With thanksgiving. let him rejoice in the Lord jerem. 9 24. 2. cor. 10. 17. CHAP. II 1 He putteth for example his manner of preaching, which was according to the tenor of the Gospel. 8 Which Gospel was contemptible and hide to the carnal, 10 And again honourable and manifest to the spiritual. Chap. 1. 17. 1 ANd I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with * excellency of words, or of wisdom, showing unto you the “ Or, mystery. a That is, the Gospel, Whereby God doth manifest himself to the World, or Where of God is the author and Witness. testimony of God. 2 For I esteemed not to “ Or, I though nothing Worthis to be known. know any thing among you, save jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 * And I was among you in b Herein appeareth his great more destie, Who Was not glorious, but abject & humble, not full of vain hoasting & 〈◊〉 gancie, but With fear and trembling set forth the 〈◊〉 power of God. weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. Act. 18. 1. 4 neither (stood) my word, and my preaching Chap. 1. 17. in the * enticing speech of man's wisdom, 2. pet. 1. 16. but in plain evidence of" the Spirit of power. 5 That your faith should not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 And we speak wisdom among them that are c They Whose un derstanding are illuminate by faith, acknowledge this Wisdom, Which the World calleth folly. perfit: not the wisdom of this world, neither of the d The word is here taken for them Whom either for Wisdom, riches or power men most esteem Isa. 64. 4. princes of this world, which come to nought. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, (even) the hide (wisdom,) which God had determived before the world, unto our glory. 8 Which e That is, very few. none of the princes of this world hath known: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the f He calleth jesus the mightie-God full of true glory and majesty, Whom David also calleth the King of glory, Psal. 24. 7. & Steven nameth him the God of glory, Act. 7. 2: & hereby appeareth the divinity of Christ & conjunction of 〈◊〉 natures in one person. Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, * The things which eye hath not seen, neither ear hath herded, neither g Man is not able to think God's providence toWards his. came into man's heart, (are,) which God hath prepared for them that love him 10 But God hath revealed (them) unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit h For he is one God With the Fa there & the Son. searcheth all things yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit i Man's mind, Which understandeth and judgeth of a man, which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have k We are not moved with that Spirit, Which teacheth things Where With the World is delighted, & Which men understand by nature. received not the Spirit of the world, but the Spirit, which is of God, that we might know the l All the benefits of God in jesus Christ. things that are given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the * words which man's wisdom teacheth, but Chap. 1. 17. which the holy Ghost teacheth, comparing 2 pet. 1. 16. m As, that Which We teach is spiritual, so 〈◊〉 kind of teaching must be spiritual, that the Words may agree With the matter. spiritual things with spiritual things. 14 But the n Whose 〈◊〉 & judgement is not cleared by God's Spirit. natural man perceiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know (then,) because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is * Prou. 27. 19 * Isa. 40. 13. * Wisd. 9 17. * Rom. 11. 34. spiritual, discerneth all things yet he himself is o For the truth of God is not subject to the judgement of man. judged of no man. 16 * For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he might instruct him? But we have the p That is, Christ: Spirit, * john 16. 13. * Rom. 8. 9 mind of Christ. CHAP. III 3 Paul rebuketh the sects and authors thereof. 7 No man aught to attribute his salvation to the ministers, but to God. 10 That they beware erroneous doctrines. 11 Christ is the foundation of his Church. 16 The dignity and office both of the ministers and also of all the faithful. 1 ANd I cold not speak unto you, brethren as unto spiritual men, but as unto carnal (even) as unto a Being 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉 by faith we begin to move by his 〈◊〉, & as we 〈◊〉 in faith, we grow up to a ripe age. And here let him take heed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 for milk he give poison: for milk and 〈◊〉 meat in effect are one, but only differ in manner and form. babes in Christ. 2 I gave you milk to drink, and not meat: for you were not yet able (to bear it,) neither yet now are you able. 3 For you are yet carnal: for where as (there is) among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are you not carnal, and walk as men? 4 For when one says, I am Paul's, and another I am Apollo's, are you not carnal? 5 Who is Paul then? and who is Apollo's, but the ministers by whom you believed, and as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollo's watered, but God gave the increase. 7 So then, 〈◊〉 is he that planteth, any thing neither he that watereth, but God that giveth the increase. 8 And he that planteth, & he that watereth, are b He charges them with two faults: the one, that they 〈◊〉 ted to much to the 〈◊〉, & the other, that they preferred one minister to another. one, * & every man shall receive his wages Psal. 62. 13. according to his labour. 〈◊〉. 6. 5. 9 For we together are Gods c So made by his grace. labourers: you are God's husbandry, (and) God's building. 10 According to the grace of God given to me as a skilful master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon: but let every man d He reproveth the ministers of 〈◊〉, as teachers of curious doctrines and questions. take heed how he buildeth upon it. 11 For other foundation can no man lay, then that which is laid, which is jesus Christ. 12 And if any man build on this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, timber, hay, (or) stubble, 13 Every man's work shallbe made manifest: for the e Or the time: which is, when the light of the truth shall expel the darkness of ignorance, than the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of man's wisdom shallbe brought 〈◊〉 nought day shall declare it, because it shallbe revealed by the f By the trial of God's Spirit. fire: and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work, that he hath built upon, abide, he shall receive wages. 15 If any man's work burn, he shall g Both his 〈◊〉 & reward. Chap. 6. 19 loose, but he h He 〈◊〉 them not as 〈◊〉 apostles, but as curious 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 humane scien ces as they which loathing at the simplicity of God's Word, preach philosophical speculations. shallbe i As touching his life, if he, 〈◊〉 fast the foundation. job. 5. 13. safe himself: nevertheless yet as it were by the fire. 16 * Know you not that you are the Temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in 2. cor. 6. 16. you? 17 If any man destroy the Temple of God, him shall God destroy: for the Temple of God is holy, which you are. 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seem to be wise in this world, let him be a fool, that he may be wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God: for it is written, * He catcheth the wise k When they themselves are 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 laid for others. Psal. 94. 11. in their own craftiness. 20 * And again, The Lord knoweth that the thoughts of the wise be vain. 21 Therefore let no man l But in God who 〈◊〉 by his ministers to his own 〈◊〉 and the comfort of his Church. rejoice in men: for all things are yours. 22 Whether it be Paul, or Apollo's, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death: whether they be things present, or things to come, (even) all are yours, 23 And you Christ's, and Christ Gods. CHAP. four 1 After that he had described the office of a true Apostle, 3 Seeing they did not acknowledge him such one. 4 He appealeth to God's judgement, 7 Beating down their glory which hindered them to praise that, which they does praised in him. 16 He showeth what he requireth on their part, and what they aught to look for of him at his return. 1 LEt a man so think of us, as of the a As it is a thing 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 ministers of God, so it is greatly reprehensible 〈◊〉 attribute more unto them than is 〈◊〉. ministers of Christ, and disposers of the secrets of Cod. 2 And as for the rest, it is required of the disposers, that every man be found faithful. 3 * As touching me, I pass very little, to be judged of you, or of ” Greek, man's day. Mat 7. 1. man's judgement: not, jiudge Mat. 7. 1. not b Whether I have great gifts or little, few or many. mine own self. 4 For I c For as I do not know, whereby I shuldde take any occasion of glory: so I am 〈◊〉 thac before God another manner of justice is required, know nothing by d Concerning mine office. myself, yet am I Rom. 2. 1. not thereby justified: but he that judgeth me, is the Lord 5 Therefore * judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will lighten things that are hide in darkness, and make the counsels of the hearts manifest: and then shall every man have praise of God. 6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied unto mine own self and Apollo's, for your sakes, that you might learn e By our example. by us, that no man presume above that which is written, that one swell not against another for any man's cause, 7 For who f To 〈◊〉, from other men and prefereth 〈◊〉. separateth thee? and what hast thou, that thou hast not received? if thou hast received it, why rejoicest thou, as though thou haddest not received it? 8 Now you are full: now you are made rich: you reign as Kings without us, and would to God you did reign, that we also might reign with you. 9 For I think that God hath set forth us g To 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 they objected, that he was not made an Apostle by Christ, but after wards. the last Apostles, as menappointed to death for we are made a gazing stock unto the world, and to the Angels, and to men. 10 We (are) h By this bitter 〈◊〉 in abjecting himself and 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 thians, he make 〈◊〉 them ashamed of their vain glory. fools for Christ's sake, and you (are) wise in Christ: we (are) weak, and you strong: you (are) honourable, and we (are) despised. 11 Unto this hour we both hunger, & thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no Act 20. 34. certain dwelling place, 1. Thess. 2. 9 12 * And labour working with our own hands 2. Thess 3. 8. we are reviled, and (yet) we bless: we are persecuted, Mat. 5. 44. Luk. 23. 34. (and) suffer it. Act. 7 60. 13 * We are evil spoken of, and we “ Or, use gentle words. pray: we are made as the filth of the world, the of scouring of all things, unto this time. 14 I writ not rhese things to shame you, but as my beloved children I admonish you. 15 For though you have ten thousand “ Or, pedagogues & skole masters, instructors in Christ, yet (have you) not many fathers: for in Christ jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. 16 Wherefore, I pray you, be you followers of me. 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, which is my believed son, and faithful in the Lord, which shall put you in i For as much as they had so soon forgotten. remembrance of my ways in Christ as I teach every where in every Church. 18 Some are puffed up as though I would not come to you. 19 But I will come to you shortly, * if the Lord Act. 19 21. will, and will know, not the speech of them jam. 4. 15. which are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the k That is what soever gifts we have received of God to this end that he may reign among us. kingdom of God (is not) in word but in l Of the holy Gost. power. 21 What will you? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? CHAP. V. 1 He reproveth sharply their negligence in punishing him that had committed incest, 3 Willing them to excommunicate him, 7 To embrace purity, 9 And flee wickedness. 1 IT is herded certainly (that there is) fornication among you, and such fornication as is not once named among the a Who would 〈◊〉 that you would suffer that mischief unpunished, which the 〈◊〉 barbarous vations abhotre to speak of. Gentiles, * that one should have his father's wife. 2 And you are puffed up and have not rather sorrowed, that he which hath done this deed, might be put from among you. 3 * For I verily as absent in body, but present levit. 18. 8. in spirit, have determined already as though Coloss. 2. 5. I were present, that he that hath b Having now 〈◊〉 the Gospel. thus done this thing, 4 When you are gathered together, and my c My will and consent, spirit, d With invocation of God's Name, as becometh them which procure the Lord's business and not their own. in the Name of our Lord jesus Christ that such one, I (say) by the power of our Lord jesus Christ, 5 * Be delivered unto e Which is to be as an heathen man & publican. Satan, for the f For being wounded with shame and sorrow, his flesh or old man shall die: and the spirit or neweman shall remain alive and enjoy the 〈◊〉 in that day when the Lord shall judge the quick and dead. destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus. 6 Your rejoicing is not g Seeing you suffer such 〈◊〉 vices among you. good: * know you 1. Timo. 1. 20. not that a little leaven, leaveneth the whole lump? 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, h As every man particularly is pure, so the whole 〈◊〉 in general may be pure. as you are unleavened: for Christ our Passeover 〈◊〉 sacrified for us. 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither in the leaven of maliciousness and wickedness: but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. 9 I written unto you in an epistle, * that you should not company together with fornicators, 2. Corin. 4. 18. 10 And i But he meant of those that were conversant in the Church, whom they ought by discipline to have corrected: for as touching strangers they ought by all means godly to win them to Christ. not all together with the fornicators 1. Pet. 4. 6. Gal. 5. 9 of this world, or with the covetous, or with extortioners, or with idolaters: for than you must go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you, that you Mat, 18. 17. company not together: if any that is called 2. Thess. 3. 14. a brother, be a fornicator, or covetous, or k Who to please both parts would be present at idol 〈◊〉 and yet 〈◊〉 the Gospel. an idolater, or a railar, or a drunkard, or an extortioner, with such one eat not. 12 For what have I to do, to judge them also, which are l Unto whom the Ecclesiastical diseipline doth not stretch. without? do you not judge them that are m Which are subject to God's word, and to the discipline of the Church. within? 13 But God judgeth them that are without. Put away therefore from among yourselves that wicked man. CHAP. VI 1 He rebuketh them for going tolaw together before the Heathen. 7 Christians aught rather to suffer. 12 He reproveth the abusing of Christian liberty, 15 And showeth that we aught to serve God purely both in body, and in soul. 1 DAre any of you, having business against another, be judged under “ Or, judges & magistrates which are infideles. the a He calleth them unjust, whosoever are not sanctified in Christ. unjust, and not under the Saints? 2 * Do you not know, that the Saints shall Wisd. 3. 2. judge the world? If the world then shallbe iud ged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3 Know you not that we shall judge the b Whom are now apostates and devils. Mat. 25. 41. Angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? 4 If than you have judgements of things pertaining to this life, c Tat is, make them judges. set up them which are d 〈◊〉 you so burn with desire to plead, keep a court among yourselves, and make the lest esteemed your judge: for it is most easy to judge 〈◊〉 brethren. lest esteemed in the Church. 5 I speak it to your shame. Is it so that there is not a wise man among you? no not one, that can judge between his brethren? 6 But a brother goeth to law with a brother, and that under the infideles. 7 Now therefore there is utterly “ Or, 〈◊〉 of mind. a fault among you, because you go to law one with another: Matth. 5. 39 why rather suffer you not wrong? why rather Luke. 6. 29. sustain you not harm? rom. 12. 19 1. 8 * Nay, you yourselves e He doth then 〈◊〉 reproveth godly which with a good conscience useth the 〈◊〉 to defend his right, but con demneth hatred, grudges and desi res of 〈◊〉. do wrong, & do harm Thess, 4. 6. and that to your brethren. 9 Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: * neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor wantonness, nor bouggerers, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor railers, nor extortioners shall inherit the kingdom of God. Ephe. 5. 3. 1. tim 1. 9 11 And such were * some of you: but you are Eph. 2. 12. washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified tit. 3. 3 in the Name of the Lord jesus, & by the 1. pet. 4. 3. Spirit of our God. Chap. 10. 23. eccle. 37. 31. 12 ¶ * All f Here he speaketh of things indifferent of their nature, and first as touching carnal liberty. things are lawful unto me: but all things are not profitable. I may do all things but I will not be brought under g For we are subject to those things which we cannot want. the power of any thing. 13 Meats (are ordained) for the belly, and the belly for the meats: but God shall destroy both it, and them. Now the body (is) not for h They abused meats, both in that they offended others thereby, and also provoked their own lusts 〈◊〉 uncleanness Rom. 6. 5. fornication, but for the i God will be Lord both of the soul & body. Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 And God hath also raised up the Lord, and * shall raise us up by his power. 15 Know you not, that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an k Whereby he signifieth, that both we shall see the glory of the resurrection of the just, and also that dignity, and privilege where by we be mad the members of Christ. harlot? God forbidden. 16 Do you not know, that he which coupleth himself with an harlot, is one body? * Ephe. 5. 31. * Chap. 3. 17. * 2 Cor. 6 16. * Chap. 7. 23 * 1. Pet. 1. 10. for two, says he, shallbe one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord, is one spirit. 18 Flee fornication: every sin that a man doth is without the body: but he that committeth fornication, sinneth against his l That is, he more polluteth his own body, than he that 〈◊〉 any other sin. own body. Gen. 2 24. 19 Know you not, that * your body is the temple Mat. 19 5. 〈◊〉. 10. 7. of the holy Ghost, (which is) in you, whom you have of God? and you are not your own. 20 * For you are bought for a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit: for they are Gods. CHAP. VII. 1 The Apostle answereth to certain questions, which the Corinthians desired to know, 2 As of single life, 3 Of the duty of marriage, 11 Of discords and dissension in marriage. 13 Of marriage between 〈◊〉 faithful & unfaithful 18 Of uncircumcising the 〈◊〉. 21 Of servitude. 25 Of virginity, 39 And second marriage. 1 NOw concerning the things whereof you written unto me, It (were) a Or, expedient because marriage through man's corruption, and not by God's institution bringeth ears & 〈◊〉. good foraman not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let b Speaking to all men in general. every man have his wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 3 * Let the honsband give unto the wife c Which containeth all duties pertaining to marriage. due 1. Pet. 3. 7. benevolence, and like wise also the wife unto the husband. 4 The wife hath not the power of her own body, but the husband: and like wise also the husband hath not the power of his own body, but the wife. 5 Defraud not one another, except (it be) with consent for a time, that you may give your selves to fasting and prayer, and again come together that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. 6 But I speak this by permission, d He showeth that be common death not precisely all men to marry, but that God hath granted this temedieunto them. Which can not live chaste. not by commandment. 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself (am:) but every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. 8 Therefore I say unto the unmarried, and unto the widows, it is good for them if they Mat. 5. 32. & 9 9 abide even as I (do.) Mar. 10. 11. 9 But if they can not abstain, let them marry: 〈◊〉. 16. 18. for it is better to marry then to e With the fire of concupiscence, that is when man's 〈◊〉 so giveth place to the lust that temteth, that he can not call upon God with a quietconscience. 10 And unto the married I command, not I but the Lord, Let not the wife * depart from her Matth. 5. 32. husband. 11 But and if she f Eor hatred, 〈◊〉, anger, etc depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled unto her husband, and let not the husband put g Save for whore doom, as. away (his) wife. 12 But to the remnant I speak, and not h In asmuch as there Was nothing expressy spoken hereof in the Law, or 〈◊〉: or else he spoke this moved by the Spirit of God as he testifieth in the 〈◊〉. ver. the Lord, If any brother have a wife, that beleneth not, if she be content to devil with him let him not forsake her. 13 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, if he be content to dwell with her, let her not forsake him. 14 For the unbelieving husband is i Meaning, that the faith of the be liefer hath more power to 〈◊〉 marriage then the wickedness of the other to pollute it. sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband, else were your children unclean: but now are they k They that are 〈◊〉 of either of the parents faith full, are also coun 〈◊〉 members of Christ's Church, because of the promise. holy. 15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart: a brother or a sister is not in subjection in l When such things come to pass, that the faithful and unfaithful be married together, 〈◊〉 the one forsake the other without cause. such things: but God hath called us in peace. Act 2 〈◊〉. 16 For what knowest thou, o wife, whither thou shalt save thy husband? Or what knowest thou, o man, whither thou shalt save thy wife? 17 But as God hath distribute to every man, as the Lord hath m The lawful 〈◊〉cation in outward things must not lightly be neglected. called every one, so let him walk: and so ordain I, in all Churches. 18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not n Which is when the surgeon by art draweth out the skin to cover the part, Celsus lib. 7. ca 25 Epiphan. lib. de ponderib & men sur. 1. Maccab 1. 〈◊〉 gather (his uncircumcision:) is any called uncircumcised? let him not be circumcised 19 o It is all one whither thou be 〈◊〉 or Gentil. Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. 20 * Let every man abide in the same vocation wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called (being) a servant? p Although God hath called thee to serve in this life, yet think not thy condition unworthy for a Christian: but rejoice, that thou art delivered by Christ from the miserable 〈◊〉 of sin and death. care not for it: but if yet thou mayst be free, use it rather 22 For he that is called in the q Being servant by condition is made partaker, of Christ. Lord (being) a servant, is the Lords freeman: likewise also he Ep he. 4. 1. that is called (being) free, is Christ's servant. 1. Tim. 6. 1. 23 * You are bought “ Or, dearly. with a price: be not the servants of men. 24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he was called, therein abide r Sincerely: as in the presence of God. with God. 25 Now concerning “ Or, the state of virginity. virgins, I have no s He bindeth no man 〈◊〉 thatwhich God hath left free but showeth what is most agreeable to God's will, according to the circumstance of the time, place & persons. commandment of the Lord: but I give mine advise, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be “ Or, believed. faithful. 26 I suppose then t To be single. this to be good for the present u In these afflictions and 〈◊〉. necessity: (I mean) that it is good for a man so to be. 27 Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed: art thou loosed from a wife? seek not Chap. 6. 20. a wife. 1. per. 1. 20. 28 But if thou takest a wife, thou sinnest not: and if a virgin marry, she sinneth not: nevertheless, such shall have x As wordly cares of their children & family. y He doth not prefer 〈◊〉 as a thing more holy than marriage, but by reason of incommodities, which the one hath more than the other. trouble in the flesh but z In wishing that you cold live without 〈◊〉. spare you. 29 And this I say, brethren, because the time is short, “ Or, it remains that. here after that both they which have wives, be as though they had none: 30 And they that a Which be in adversity. weep, as though they wept not: and they that b Which be in prosperity. rejoice, as though they rejoiced not: & they that buy, as though they possessed not: 31 And they that use this world, as though they used it not: for the c In this 〈◊〉 there is nothing but me revanitie. fashion of this world goeth away. 32 And I would have you without care. The unmarried careth for the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord 33 But he that is married, careth for the things of the d Which only appertain to this present life. world, how he may please (his) wife () And he is divided, meaning 〈◊〉 divers cares . 34 There is difference also between a virgin & a wife: the unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be e She may attain unto itson 〈◊〉 then the other, because she is without 〈◊〉 holy, both in body and in spirit: but she that is married, careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 35 And this I speak for your own commodity, not to f Seeing S. Paul cold by ndeno man's 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, what 〈◊〉 tion is it that any other should do it tangle you in a snare, but that (you follow) that, which is honest, and that you may cleave fast unto the Lord without separation. 36 But if any man think that it is uncomely for his virgin, if she pass the flower of (her) age, and g That is, that she should 〈◊〉 to avoid 〈◊〉. need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them be married. 37 Nevertheless he h Meaning, he that is fully 〈◊〉 that he hath non need. that standeth firm in his heart, that he hath no need, but hath i For the father's will dependeth on his children's in this point: en so much as he is bound to have respecto their in firmity, neither can he justly require of them 〈◊〉, if they have not that gift of God so to live power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart, that he will keep his virgin, he doth well. 38 So then he that giveth her to marriage, doth well, but he that giveth her not to marriage, doth k And more commodious for his children in preserving than from cares. better. 39 The wife is bound by the l Of matrimony Roma. 7. 1. law, as long as her husband * liveth: but if her husband be dead, she is atlibertie to marry with whom she will, only in the Lord 40 But she is more blessed, if she so abide, in my judgement: * and I think that I have also the Spirit of God. CHAP. VIII. He rebuketh them that use their liberty to the slander of other in going to the idolatrous sacrifices. 9 And showeth how men aught to behave them toward such as be weak. 1. Thes. 4 8. 1 ANd as touching things sacrificed unto idols, we know that we all have a Of the liberty that God hath given us touching outward things knowledge: knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth. 2 Now, if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he aught to know. 3 But if any man love God, the same is “ Or, taught. known of him. 4 Concerning therefore meat sacrificed unto idols, we know that an idol (is) b This he 〈◊〉 in their person which bragged so much of 〈◊〉 liberty, saying that an image amongs all things that are made, is of no 〈◊〉. nothing in the world, and that there (is) none other God but one. 5 For though there be that are called Gods, when there in heaven, or in earth, [as there be many gods, and many c Which being idols, yet are esteemed of men as Lords and 〈◊〉. Lords.] 6 Yet unto us there (is) but one God, (which is) the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him: and * one Lord jesus Christ, by whom (are) all things, and we by him. 7 But every man hath not knowledge: for john. 13. 23. some having d In that they though the meat offered up to the image, not to be pure, and therefore cold not eat it with a good conscience. conscience of the idol, until Chap. 12. 3. this hour, eat as a thing sacrificed unto the idol, and so their conscience being weak, is defiled. 8 But meat maketh not us acceptable to God: for neither if we eat, have we the e This abundance and want is referred to spiritual things. more: neither if we eat not, have we the less. 9 But take heed jest by any means this “ Or, 〈◊〉 in things indifferent. power of your be an occasion of falling to them that are weak. 10 For if any man see thee which haste knowledge, Roma. 14. 17. sit at table in the idols temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak, be ” Greek, builded up. f By thy example without any ground of doctrine. boldened to eat those things which are sacrificed to idols? 11 And through thy knowledge shall the * g Which eateth against his conscience, or indoute. weak brother perish, for whom Christ died. Roma. 14. 15. 12 Now when you sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 * Wherefore if meat offend my brother I Roma. 14. 21. will eat no flesh while the world standeth, that I may not offend my brother. CHAP. IX. He exhorteth them by his example to use their liberty to the 〈◊〉 of other. 24 To run on forth in the course that they have begun. 1 AMI not an Apostle? am I not free? have I not seen jesus Christ our Lord? are you not my work in the Lord? 2 If I be not an Apostle unto other, yet doubtless I am unto you: for you are the a I need no further declaration but the works 〈◊〉 I have 〈◊〉 among you. seal of mine Apostleship in the Lord 3 My defence to them b And call into dour mine office. that examine me, is this. 4 Have we not power to eat c On the Church charge. and to drink? 5 Or have we not power to d The Apostles led their 〈◊〉 about with them. lead about a wife being a e A faithful and Christian wife. sister, as well as the rest of the Apostles, and as the “ Or, cousins? brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? 6 Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power f Whether they might not as lawfully live without labouring for 〈◊〉 living with their own hands, as other Apostles. not to work? 7 Who goeth a warfare any time at his own cost? who planteth a vinyeard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a 〈◊〉, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? 8 say I these things according to man? saith not the Law the same also? Deut. 25. 4. 9 For it is written in the Law of Moses, * Thou 1. Tim. 5. 18. shalt not mussel the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn: doth GOD take g Had God respect properly to the oxen themselves when he made this 〈◊〉, and not rather unto men? care for oxen? 10 Ether says he it not all together for our sakes? For our sakes no doubt it is written, that he which eareth, should ear in hope: and that he that thresheth in hope, should be par taker of his hope. Roma. 15. 27. 11 * If we have sown unto you spiritual things, (is it) a great thing if we reap your carnal things? 12 If others with you be partakers of (this) h To live on other men's charges? power, (are) not we rather? nevertheless, we have not used this power: but “ Or, take in worth. suffer all things, that we should not hinder the Gospel of Christ. 13 Do you not know, that they which minister Deut. 18, 〈◊〉 about the * holy things, eat of the things of the Temple? and they which wait at the altar, are partakers i For that part that was burned, was devoured of the altar, and the other was due unto the Priests by the Law. with the altar? 14 So also hath the Lord ordained, that they which preach the Gospel, should live of the Gospel. 15 But I have used none of these things: neither written I these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, then that any man should make my k For now you have no iustcause against me, 〈◊〉 that I preached the Gospel freely unto you. reioycing vain. 16 For though I preach the Gospel, I have nothing to rejoice of: for necessity is laid upon me, and woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel. 17 For if I do it willingly, I have are ward: but if I do it against my will, l 〈◊〉 he is charged to preach, he must willingly and earnestly 〈◊〉 low it: for if he do it by constraint, he doth not his duty. (not withstanding) the dispensation is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? verily that when I preach the Gospel, I make the Gospel of Christ m That 〈◊〉 not chargeable to them unto whom I preach, 〈◊〉 that they think that I preach for gains. fire that I abuse not mine authority in the Gospel. 19 For though I be fire from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all men, that I might win the more. 20 * And unto the jews I become as a jew, Act. 16. 3. that I may win the jews: to them that are Gal. 2. 3. under the Law, as (though I were) under the n As touching the ceremonies. Law, that I may win them that are under the Law: 21 To them that are without law, as (though I were) without law [when I am not without Law as pertaining to God, but (am) in the Law through Christ] that I may win them that are without Law. 22 To the weak I become as weak, that I may win the weak: I am made o In things indifferent, as 〈◊〉 of meats, 〈◊〉 of feasts and days and such like, he fashioned himself to men in such sort as he might best game them to Christ. all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 And this I do for the Gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. 24 Know you not, that they which run in a race, run all, yet one receiveth the price? so run, that you may obtain. 25 And every man that proveth masteries, p That is, keepeth a straight diet: and refraineth from such things as might distenpre his body. absteineth from allthings: and they (do it) to obtain a corruptible crown: but we for an uncorruptible. 26 I therefore so run, not as un certainly: so fight I, not as one that beateth the air. 27 But I beaten down my q Or, old man which rebelleth against the Spirit body, and bring it into subjection, jest by any means after that I have preached to other, I myself should be r Jest he should be reproved of men when they should see him do contrary, or contemn that thing which he taught others to do. reproved. CHAP. X. He fears them with the examples of the Jews, that they put not their trust carnally in the graces of God. 14 Exhorting them to 〈◊〉 all 〈◊〉. 23 And offence of their neighbour. 1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that you Exod. 13, 21. Nomb. 9 〈◊〉. should be ignorant, that all our fathers Exod. 〈◊〉. 22. Exod. 16. 15. were under * the cloud, and all passed through the * sea. 2 And were all * baptised unto a Moses being their guide, or minister, or as some read, they were baptised unto Moses Law others, by Moses Exod. 17. 6. Moses, in the cloud, and in the sea. 3 And did all eat the same b That is, Manna which was the out ward sign or Sacrament of the Spiritual grace. c They are the same meat that we do, because the substance of there's and 〈◊〉 Sacraments is all one. spiritual meat. 4 * And did all drink the same spiritual drink [for they drank of the spiritual Rock Nomb 20. 10. that followed them: and the Rock d That is, signified Christ as all Sacraments do. was Christ.] 5 But with many of them GOD was not pleased: for they were * overthrown in the wilderness. Nom. 26. 65. 6 Now these are ensamples to us, to the intent Nom, 11. 4. and 26. 64. that we should not lust after evil things * as Psal. 106. 14. they also lusted. 7 neither be you idolaters as (were) some of them, as it is written, * The people sat down to e Because hereby occasion was taken to forget God, and commit idolatry, therefore these indifferent things are counted idolatry. eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed fornication, and fell in one * f Moses readeth foureand Wentie thousand, which declareth an infinite number. day three and twenty thousand. 9 neither let us tempt g Who was their leader and was called the Angel of God. Christ, as some of them also tempted (him,) and were * destroyed of Exod. 32. 6. serpents. Nom. 25. 9 Nom. 21 6. 10 neither murmur you, as some of them * also Psal 106. 14. murmured, and were destroyed of the h Meaning either the good or 〈◊〉 Angel whose ministry God useth to execute his judgement to the 〈◊〉 destruction of the wicked. destroyer. 11 Now all these things came unto them for ensamples, and were written to admonish i How God will plague us if we be subject to the like vices. us, upon whom the k Or, later days of Christ's coming. ends of the world are come. 12 Wherefore, let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed jest he fall. 13 There hath no tentation taken you, but such as 〈◊〉 to man: and GOD is faithful, which will not suffer you to be tempted above that you be able, but l He that led you into this tentation which cometh unto you either in prosperity or adversity, or for your sins past, will turn it to 〈◊〉 commodity and deliver you. will even give the issue with the tentation, that you may be able to be are it. Nom. 14. 37. 14 Wherefore my beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak as unto them which have understanding: judge yewhat I say. 16 The cup “ Or, thanks giving. of blessing which we m Or, prepare to this holy use with praise and thanks given. bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, n The 〈◊〉 badge of our 〈◊〉 and incorporation with Christ? is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we that are many, are o If we that are many in number, are but one body in effect, joined with our head Christ, as many corns make but one loaf, let us reno unce idolatry which doth sepa rate our unity. one bread and one body, because we all are partakers of one bread. 18 Behold Israel (which is) after the p Which is governed according to the ceremonies of the Law. flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices, par takers of the altar? 19 What say I then? that the idol is anything? or that that which is sacrificed to idols, is anything? 20 (Nay,) but that these things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not unto God: and I would not that you should have q Which is to as semble in that company where idols are called upon. fellowship with the devils. 21 You can not drink the cup of the LORD, and the cup of the devils. You can not be partakers of the lords table and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to anger? are we stronger than he? 23 * All things are lawful for me, but allthings are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. 25 Whatsoever is sold in the r For in those days they were accustomed to sell 〈◊〉 of the fles he of beasts sacrificed in the shambles and turned the money to the 〈◊〉 profit. * Psal. 24. 1. shambles, eat you; and s Or, doubt 〈◊〉. ask no question for conscience sake. 26 * For the earth (is) the Lords, and all that there in is. 27 If any of them which believe not, call you (to a feast,) and if you will go, whatsoever is set before you, eat, ask no question for conscience sake. 28 But if any man say unto you, This is sacrificed unto idols, eat it not, because of Chap. 6. 13. him that showed it, and for the conscience Eccl. 37. 35. [for the earth (is) the LORDS, and all that therein is) 29 And the conscience I say, not thy, but of that other: for why should my t We must take heed that through our abuse, our liberty be not condemned. liberty be condemned of another man's conscience? 30 For u If by the benefit of God I may eat any kind of meat, why should I by any default cause this benefit to be evil spoken of? if I through (Gods) benefit be partaker, why am I evil spoken of, for that wherefore I give thanks? 31 * Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God 32 Give none offence, neither to the jews, nor to the Grecians, nor to the Church of God: Colos. 3. 17. 33 Even as please x That is, the infirm. all men y Which are indifferent. in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but (the profit) of many, that they might be saved. CHAP. XI. He rebuketh the abuses which were crept into their Church, 4 As touching prayer, prophesying, 18 And ministering the Lords Supper, 23 Bringing them again to the first institution thereof. 1 BE* you the followers of me, even as I am of 2. Thes. 3. 9 Christ. 2 Now, brethren, I commend you, that you remember “ Or, in all thing remembreme. all my things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I will that you know, that Christ is the * Ephe. 5. 23. head of every man: and the man is the woman's head: and God is Christ's head. 4 Every man a This is referred to common prayer and preaching: for although one speak, yet the action is common, so that the whole Church may be said to pray or preach. praying or “ 〈◊〉 preaching. prophesying having (anything) on (his) head, b This tradition was observed according to the time and place that all things might be done in comeliness and to edification. Gen. 1. 26. & 5 1. & 9 6. dishonoureth his head. 5 But every woman that prayeth or c Read chap. 14. 34. prophesieth bareheaded, dishonoureth her head: for it is even one very thing, as though she were shaven. 6 Therefore if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: and if it be shame for a woman to be “ Or, powlled. shorn or shaven, let her be covered. 7 For a man aught not to cover (his) head: for asmuch as he is the * d The image of God's glory, in whom his may sty and power shine concerning his authority. image and glory of God: but the woman is the e Or receiveth her glory, in commendation of man, and therefore is subject. glory of the man 8 For the man is not of the woman, but the woman of the man. Col. 3. 3. 10. 9 * For the man was not created for the woman's sake: but the woman for the man's sake. Gen. 2. 22. 10 Therefore aught the woman to have f Some thing to cover her head in sign of subjection. power on (her) head, because of the g To whom they also show their dissolution, and not only to Christ. Angels. 11 Nevertheless, neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man in the h Who is 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 of their mutual conjunction. i For as God made the woman of man so now is man multiphedby the woman. Lord 12 For as the woman is of the man, so is the man also by the woman: but all things are of God. 13 judge in yourselves, is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? 14 Doth not nature itself teach you, that if a man have long k As women use to wear. here, it is a shame unto him? 15 But if a woman have long here, it is a praise unto her: for her here is l For God hath given to woman longer 〈◊〉 than unto man, to the end she should 〈◊〉 it up about her head, whereby she declareth that she must cover her head. given her for a covering. 16 But if any man lust to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the Churches of God. 17 ¶ Now in this that I declare, I praise (you) not, that you come together, not with profit, but with hurt. 18 For first of all, when you come together in the Church, I hear that there are dissensions among you: and I believe it (to be true) m Not that all were so, but the most part. in some part. 19 For there must be n God's Church is not only subject to descension as touching 〈◊〉 and manners, but also to 〈◊〉 as touching doctrine. heresies even among you, that they which are approved among you, might be known. 20 When you come together therefore into one place, (this) is not to eat the Lords Supper. 21 For every man when they should eat, taketh his own supper afore, and one is hungry, and another is drunken. 22 Have you not houses to eat & to drink in? despise you the Church of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. 23 For I have received of the o Who aught one lie to bear authority in the Church. Lord that which I also have delivered unto you, (to wit,) That the Lord jesus in the night that he was betrayed, took bread. 24 * And when he had given thanks, he broke Mat. 26. 26. it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which mar. 14. 22. 〈◊〉. 22. 19 is p Signifying the manner of his death when his body should, as it were, be torn and broken with most grievous torments (albeit not as the thighs of the thieves were) the which thing the breaking of the bread as a figure, doth most lively represent. broken for you: this do you in remembrance of me. 25 After the same manner also (he took) the cup when he had supped, saying, This cup is the New testament in my blood: this do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For as often as you shall eat this bread, and drink this cup, you show the Lords death till he come. 27 Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink the cup of the Lord q By perverting the true and pure use of the same. unworthy shallbe guilty of the body & blood of the Lord 28 * Let a man therefore examine himself, and so let him eat of this bread, & drink of this 2. Cor. 13. 1. cup. 29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth & drinketh his own damnation (because) he discerneth not r But as though these holy 〈◊〉 of the Lords body and blood were common 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 without reverence he cometh unto them the Lords body 30 For this cause many (are) weak, and sick among you, and many s Or, die. Let them look to themselves which either add or take away from the Lords institution. sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, because we should not be condemned with the world. 33 Wherefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, tarry one for another. 34 And if any man be hungry, let him eat at home, that you come not together unto condemnation. Other things will I set in order when I come. CHAP. XII. The 〈◊〉 of the gifts of the holy Ghost aught to be used to the edifying of Christ's Church. 12 As the man bres of man's body serve to the use one of another. 1 NOw concerning spiritual (gifts,) brethren I would not have you a The Corinthian: having notable gifts, seemed to have forgotten, of whom, and for what end they had received them. Mar. 9 〈◊〉. ignorant. 2 You know that you were Gentiles, and were carried away unto the b Which cold not hear your prayers. dumb idols, as you were c By Satan's suggestion. led. 3 Wherefore, I declare unto you, that no man* speaking by the d As no man that hath the Spirit of God, can blaspheme Christ, & worship idols, so none can acknowledge christ for Lord and God withoutthe same Spirit. Spirit of God, calleth jesus * execrable: also no man can say that jesus is the Lord, but by the holy Gost. john 13. 12. 4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the C ap. 8. 6. same Spirit. Phil 2. 10. 5 And there are diversities of administrations but the same Lord 6 And there are diversities of operations, but God is the same, which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man, to e To wit, the Church, which is the whole body. profit with all. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom: and to another the word of f That is, the understanding of the Scriptures. knowledge, by the same Spirit: 9 And to another (is given) g To do only miracles by. faith, by the same Spirit: and to another the gifts of healing, by the same Spirit: 10 And to another h To work by miracles against Satan & hypocrices, as was done against Ananias, Elymas, etc. the operations of great works: and to another, i Meaning the the of God's mysteries. prophecy: and to another, k To try both the doctrine and the persons. the discerning of spirits: and to another, diversities of tongues: and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 * And all these things worketh even the self same Spirit, distributing to every man severally Rom. 2. 3. as he wil Ephes. 4. 8. 12 For as the body is one, and hath many men bres, & all the membres of the body, which is one, though they be many, (yet) are (but) one body: even so is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit are we all baptised into l That we might be one body with Christ, and the whole Church one Christ: of the which 〈◊〉 Baptism, & the 〈◊〉 Supper are effectual signs: for by baptism we are regenerate into one Spirit, and by the Lord's Supper we are in corporat into 〈◊〉 body to be governed by the same Spirit. one body, whether (we be) Jews or Grecians, whether (we be) bond, or fire and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 14 For the body also is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot would say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body? 16 And if the ear would say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body, is it therefore not of the body? 17 If the whole body (were) an eye, where (were) the hearing? If the whole (were) hearing, where (were) the smelling? 18 But now hath God disposed the membres every one of them in the body at his own pleasure. 19 For if they were all one member, where (were) the body? 20 But now (are) there many members, yet but m And therefore whatsoever the diversity is, yet the profit aught to be common and serve to the 〈◊〉 of the Church. one body. 21 And the eye can not say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor the head again to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 Yea, much rather those membres of the body, which seem to be n Whose use seemeth to be more vile. more feeble, are necessary. 23 And upon those (membres) of the body, which we think most unhonest, put we more o We are more careful to cover them. honesty on: and our uncomely (parts) have more comeliness on. 24 For our comely (parts) need it not: but God hath tempered the 〈◊〉 together, & hath given the more honour to that (part) which lacked, 25 Left there should be any division in the body: but that the members should p Every one in his office for the preservation of the body. have the same care one for another. 26 Therefore if one member suffer, all suffer with it: if one member be had in honour, all the membres rejoice with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and membres q For all Churches dispersed throughout the world are divers membres of one body. “ Or, every one for his part. for (your) part. 28 * And God hath ordained some in the Ephes. 4. 11. Church: (as) first, Apostles, secondly Prophe tes, thirdly teachers, then them that do miracles: after that, the gifts of healing, r As Deacons. helpers s As Elders. governors, diversity of tongues. 29 Are all Apostles? are all Prophets? are all teachers? Chap. XIII. 30 Are all doers of miracles? have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 31 But “ Or, do you then desire the best gifts. desire you the best gifts, and I will yet show you a more excellent way. CHAP. XIII. Mat. 17. 20. Because love is the fountain & rule of edifying the Church Luk. 17. 6. he setteth forth the nature, office and praise thereof. 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and a If the Angels had tongues, & I had the use there of, & did not bestow them to profit my neighbour, it were nothing but vain babbling. Angels, and have not love, I am (as) sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I had the (gift) of prophecy, and knew all secrets and all knowledge, yea, if had b Faith is here taken, for the 〈◊〉 of doing miracles, which the wicked may have, as. Mat. 7. 22. and also for that faith (called historical) which believeth the mighty power of Christ, but can not apprehended God's mercy through him: and this devils have. I am. 2. 19: & therefore is separate from charity, but the faith that justifieth in effect can not, as. all faith, so that I cold remove * mountains and had not love, I were nothing. 3 And though I feed the poor with all my goods, and though I give my body, that I be burned, and have not love, it profiteth me nothing. 4 Love suffereth long: it is bountiful: love envieth not: love doth not boast itself: it is not puffed up: 1. john. 2. 9 5 It disdaineth not: it seeketh not her own things: it is not provoked to anger: it thinketh not evil: 6 It rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth. 7 It suffereth all things: it believeth c Not that it suffereth itself to be abused, but judgeth others by all love and humanity. all things: it hopeth all things: it endureth d Which may be without offence of God's word. all things. 8 Love doth never fall away, though that pro phecying be abolished, or the tongues cease or knowledge vanish away. 9 For e Knowledge itself shallbe perfected in the world to come, and not abolished: but the manner of knowing and teaching shall cease, when we shallbe before Gods presence, where we shall neither nedescho les nor teachers. we know f That is, imperfectly. in part, and we “ Or, teach. prophecy in part. 10 But when that which is perfit, is come, then that which is in part, shallbe abolished 11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I become a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see g The Mysteries of God. through a glass darkly: but then (shall we see) face to face. Now I know in part: but then shall know even as I am “ Or, taught of God. known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope (and) love, (even) these three: but the h Because it serveth both here and in the life to come: but faith & hope apperreine only to this life chiefest of these (is) love. CHAP. XIIII. 1 He exhorteth to love, commends the give of tongues, & other spiritual gifts. 5. But chief prophesying. 34. He commandeth women to keep silence in the Church 40. And showeth what good order aught to be observed in the Church. 1 Follow after love, and covet spiritual (gifts,) and rather that you may a That is, to expound the word of God to the edification of the Church. prophecy. 2 For he that speaketh (a strange) tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man b Under standeth him. heareth (him): howbeit in c By the Spiritual gift, which he hath received. the spirit he speaketh secret things. 3 But he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort 4 He that speaketh (strange) language, edifieth d For he 〈◊〉 none save himself. himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the Church. 5 I would that you all spoke (strange) languages, but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh (divers) tongues, except he expound it, that the Church may receive edification. 6 And now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking (divers) tongues, what shall I profit you except I speak to you, either by e The prophecy expoundeth that which God hath revealed: and the doctrine teacheth that which he hath given us to understand. revelation or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 Moreover things without life which give a sound, whether (it be) a “ Or, flute. pipe or an harp, except they make a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be kenowen what is piped or harped? 8 And also if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to battle? 9 So likewise you, by the tongue, except you utterwordes that have signification, how shall it be understand what is spoken? for you shall speak in the f Your words shallbe lost: for you shall neither glorify God thereby, nor profit man. air. 10 There are so many kinds of voices [ “ Or, as the thing 〈◊〉. as it cometh to pass] in the world, and none of them g That is, they may be able to be understand. is dumb. 11 except I konowe then the power of the voice, I shallbe unto him that speaketh, h He condemneth the Corinthians of barbarousness in that things whereby they thought to have attained to the greatest praise of eloquence. a barbarian, and he that speaketh, shallbe a bar barian unto me. 12 Even so, for asmuch as you covet spiritual (gifts) seek that you may excel unto the edifying of the Church. 13 Wherefore, let him that speaketh a (strange) tongue, pray, that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray (in) a (strange) tongue, my spirit i And doth his part. prayeth: but mine understanding is without, k Not in respect of him, that prayeth, but in respect of the Church, which is nothing edified thereby. fruit. 15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit but I will pray with the understanding also: I will l Or, gives thanks by singing. sing with the spirit, but I will sing with the understanding also. 16 ells, when thou blessest with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned, say m One only made the prayers, and the rest of the couple followed in heart his words, & when he had prayed they all said. Amen, signifying that they believed asseuredly that God would grant their request. Amen, at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou 〈◊〉? 17 For thou velery givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God, I speak languages more than you all. 19 Yet had I rather in the Church to speak n That is, most few. five words mine understanding that I might also instruct others, than ten thousand words Mat. 18. 3. in a (strange) tongue. Isa. 28. 11. 20 Brethren, be not* children in understanding, Deut. 28. 49. but as concerning maliciousness be children, jerem. 5. 15. but in understanding be of a ripe age. ezek. 3. 6. 21 In the Law it is written, * o He 〈◊〉 then most shar pely, that God will punish the contempt of his word, and their contrefait ignorance, forasmuch as to speak which unknown tongues is à sign of God's curse towards the 〈◊〉. By men of other tongues, & by other languages will I speak unto this people: yet: so shall they not hear me, faith the Lord 22 Wherefore (strange) tongues are for a p Of God's curse when they are not understand. sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying (serveth) not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 23 If therefore, when the whole Church is come together in one, & all speak (strange) tongues, there come in they that are unlearned, or they which believe not, will they not say, that you are out of your wits? 14 But if all prophecy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, q By hearing his secret 〈◊〉 ripped up, and his sins reproved by God's word, he is compelled by his own conscience to praise God. he is rebuked of r Which expound the word of God. all men, and is judged of all. 15 And so are the secrets of his heart made manifest, & so he will fall down on his face and worship God, and say plainly that God is in you in deed. 26 What is to be (done) than brethren? when you come together, (according as every one of you hath a psalm, (or) hath doctrine, (or) hath a tongue, (or) hath revelation (or) hath interpretation, let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak a (strange) tongue, (let it be) by two, or at the s Paul beareth as yet with their weakness, because also these were the gifts of God: but yet he showeth that 〈◊〉 should not pass this measure that first one, after another and at the utmost the third should read in a strange language which was to declare God's miracle in the gift of tongues but chief he 〈◊〉mandeth that nothing be done without interpretation. most, by three and that by course, and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the Church, (Which speaketh languages,) and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the Prophets speak two, or three, and let the other judge. 30 And if any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 1. Tim. 2. 11. 31 For you may all prophecy one by one, that all may learn, and all may have comfort. 32 And the t Or learning, which Gods Spirit move th' them to utter. spirits of the Prophets are u To the intent that others may judge of him that hath spoken if he have passed the compass of God's word: wherefore. subject to the Prophets. Gen. 3. 16. 33 For God is not (the author) of confusion, but of peace, as (we see) in all the Churches of the Saints. 34 * Let your women keep x Because this disordre was in the Church, that women usurped that which was peculiar to men, the 〈◊〉 here showeth what is meet to be done, and what is not: and albeit he mentioned this abuse afore, yet he referred it to this place to be reproved, because there he brought it in for another purpose. silence in the Church: for it is not permitteth unto them to speak: but (they aught) to be subject, as S, john common death to try thy spirits whether they be of God. also * the Law says. 35 And if they will earn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the Church 36 y Are you the first or the last Christians, that you neither submit yourselves to the churches of whom you have received the Gospel? nor have respect to the others to whom the Gospel doth likewise appertain? Came the word of God out from you? either came it unto you only? 37 If any man think himself to be a Prophet, or z To have under standing of spiritual things. spiritual, let him acknowledge, that the things, that I writ unto you, are the commandments of the Lord 38 a If any man have judgement, let him acknowledge that I speak of the Spirit of God, and so let him obey: & if he have no judgement, let him acknowledge his ignorance, and trouble not the Church, but credit them that are learned. And if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophecy, and forbidden not to speak languages. 40 Let all things be done honestly & by order. CHAP. XU. Gal. 1. 11. He proveth the 〈◊〉 surrection of the dead. 3 And first that Christ is risen. 22 Then that we shall 〈◊〉. 52 And the manner how. 1 Moreover, * Menander in Thaidi. brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel, which I preached unto you, which you have also received, and wherein you continued. 2 And whereby you are saved, if you keep in memory, Isa. 53. 5. after what manner I preached it unto 1. Pet. 2. 42. you, a If you believe to be saved by the Gospel, you must believe also the resurrection of the dead, which is one of the principal points thereof, or else your belief is but vain. except you have believed in vain. 3 For first of all, I delivered unto you that which I b He showeth that nothing aught to be taught, which we have not learned by God's word. received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the * Menander in Thaidi. Scriptures. 4 And that he was buried, and that he arose jonas. 2. 1. the third day according the * Menander in Thaidi. Scriptures. john. 20. 19 5 * Menander in Thaidi. And that was seen of Cephas, then of the c Although judas wanted, yet they were so called still. twelve. 6 After that, he was seen of more than sieve hundredth brethren at once: whereof many remain unto this present, and some also are a sleep. 7 After that, he was seen of james: then of all the Apostles. Act. 9 4. 8 * Menander in Thaidi. And last of all he was seen also of me as of Roma. 6. 3. one, born out of due time. Ephe. 3. 8. 9 For I am the lest of the Apostles, which am Ephe. 3. 7. not meet to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God. 10 * Menander in Thaidi. But by the d For he was but the instrument, and minister and giveth the whole glory to God, grace of God, I am that I am: and his grace which is in me, was not in vain: but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me. 11 Wherefore whether it were I, or they, so we preach, and so have you believed. 12 ¶ Now if it be preached, that Christ is risen from the dead, how say some among you, that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 For if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen. 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching e Christ's death 〈◊〉 not effectual except he rise from death. vain, and your f For if Christ be swaloed up of death, there remains no hope of life anymore faith is also vain. 15 And we are found also false witnesses of God: for we have testified of God, that he hath raised up Christ: whom he hath not raised up, if so be the dead be not raised. 16 For if the dead be not raised, then is Christ not raised. 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is g As mortification and remission of sins depend on Christ's death: so our quickening and restoring to life stand in his resurrection. vain: you are yet in your h You are not forgiven nor sanctified. sins. 18 And so they which are a sleep in Christ, are perished. 19 If in this life “ Or, only for this life sake. only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, (and) was made the * Menander in Thaidi. first i As by the offering of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the whole fruit is sanctified so by Christ which is the 〈◊〉 that is raised, all have assurance of the resurrection fruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man (came) death, by man (came) also the resurrection of the dead. Col. 1. 18. Revel. 1. 5. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in k Who 〈◊〉 first from the dead to take possession in our flesh for us his members. Christ 1. Thes. 4 15. shall l To wit, the faithful. all be made alive. 23 But every man in his * Menander in Thaidi. own order: the first fruits (is) christ, afterward, they that are of Christ, at his coming (shall rise again.) 24 Then (shallbe) the end, when he hath m Christ as he is man and 〈◊〉 of the Church 〈◊〉 said to be subject to God: but in respect of the world, is king of heaven and earth: this kingdom standeth in governing the faithful: and over coming the ad versaries, even death the chiefest which done, Christ being per fited with all his membres, shall as he is man, & head of he Church, with his fellow heirs deliver his kingdom, and be 〈◊〉 to GOD with whom and the holy Ghost in God head he 〈◊〉 equal. delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father, when he hath put down all rule, and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign * Menander in Thaidi. till he hath put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shallbe destroyed, (is) death. 27 * Menander in Thaidi. For he hath put down all things under his feet. [Andrea when he saith that all things are subject (to him,) it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put down all things under him.] 28 And when all things shallbe subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him, that did sub due all things under him, that God may be n We shallbe perfectly fulfilled 〈◊〉 his glory and 〈◊〉. all in all. 29 Else what shall they do which are baptised o That is, as dead and because they were but 〈◊〉 come to Christ, would be baptised before they died. Psal. 110. 1. p Except 〈◊〉 things be true of Christ's kingdom and his subjection what shall become of them whom the Church daily baptizeth, for to destroy death in them which is the end of baptis me, and so they to rise again? Isa. 22, 13. for dead? if the dead rise not at all, why are Act. 2. 3 4. Ebr. 1, 12, and 10. 13. they then baptised for dead? Psal, 8. 7. 30 Why are we also in jeopardy every hour? Ebr. 2. 8. 31 q I take to witness all my sorrows, wherein I may justly rereioyce in the Lord, that I have sustained them among you. By our rejoicing which I have in Christ jesus our Lord, I die daily. 32 If I have fought with beasts at Ephesus after r That is, having regard to this present life, and not to God's glory, and to life ever lasting. the manner of men, what advantageth it me, if the dead be not raised up? * Menander in Thaidi. let us eat and drink: for tomorrow we shall dye. 33 Be not deceived: * Menander in Thaidi. evil speakings corrupt good manners. 34 A wake to (live) ryghteously, and sin not: for some have not the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 35 But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body come they forth? 36 O fool, that which thou sowest, is not quic kened, except it die. 37 And that which thou sowest, thousowest not that body that shallbe, but bore corn, as it faileth, of wheat, or of some other. Wisdo. 2. 6. 38 But God giveth it a body at his pleasure, even to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh (is) not the same flesh, but there is one s There is one sub stance as touching the flesh both of man & beast, but the difference is as touching the quality. flesh of men, and another flesh of beasts, and another of fishes, and another of birds. 40 There (are) also heavenly bodies, and earth lie bodies: but the glory of the heavenly (is) one, and (the glory) of the earthly (is) another. 41 There is another glory of the t Even as the sun and the moon being of one substance differ in dignity: so in the resurrection our bodies shall have more excel lent qualities than they have now. sunue, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from (another) star in glory. 42 So also (is) the resurrection of the dead. (The body) is sown in corruption, (and) is raised in incorruption. 43 It is sown in u For what is more vile to look unto than the dead carcase? diwonour, (and) is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness, (and) is raised in power. 44 It is sown a natural body, (and) is raised a x 〈◊〉 changing the substance, but made partaker of the divine nature. spiritual body: there is a natural body, (&) there is a spiritual body. 45 As it is also written, The first man * Adam was made a living soul: and the last Adam (was made) a y Christ bringeth us from heaven the Spitit of life. quickening Spirit. 46 Howbeit that (was) not first (made) which is spiritual: but that (which is) natural, & after Gen. 2. 7. ward that (which is) spiritual. 47 The firstman (is) of the earth, earthly: the secondeman (is) the Lord z This is attributero Christ as concerning 〈◊〉 not in respect of his humanity whose flesh hath this glory by the power of God who dwelleth in it. from heaven. 48 Ass (is) the earthly, such (are) they that are earthly: and as (is) the heavenly, such (are) they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have born the a Both in substan 〈◊〉 and form we are earthly. image of the earthly, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly. 50 This say I, brethren, that b This natural body as it is now, till it be made new by the Spirit of Christ. flesh & blood can not inherit the kingdom of God, neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 51 Behold, I show you a secret thing, We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be c When the Lord cometh to judge meant, some of the Saints shallbe alive, whom he will change even as if they were dead, so that this change is in stead of death to them, Mat. 24. 31. changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye at the last * trumpet: for the trumpet shall blow, and the dead shall be raised up incorruptible and we shallbe changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption: and this mortal (must) put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible hath put on incorruption, and this mortal hath put on immortality, than shallbe brought to pass the saying that is written, * Death is swallowed up into victory. 55 () O death, when re is thy victory oh grave, where is thy sting! * O death, where (is) thy sting! o grave where 1. thess. 4. 16. (is) thy victory! Isa. 25. 8. 56 The sting of death (is) sin: and the d Sin first brought in death and giveth it power over us, & the strength of sin is the Law because it doth 〈◊〉 the judge meant of God against us: or else the chief cause of our destruction is in ourselves. strength Revel. 7, 17. of sin (is) the Law. 57 * But thanks (be) unto God which hath given us victory through our LORD jesus Hose. 13. 14. Christ. Ebr. 2. 14. 58 Therefore my beloved brethren, be you stead fast, unmovable, abundant always in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labour is not in e The hope of resurrection causeth the faithful to sur 〈◊〉 all difficulties. vain in the Lord CHAP. XVI. He putteth them in remembrance of the gathering for the poor brethren at jerusalem. 13 We must persevere in faith, in the love of Christ & our neighbour. 15 After his commendations he wisheth to them all prosperity. 1 COncerning * the a Upon the first day of the week which the Scripture calleth the Lordsday, 〈◊〉 Sunday, they accustomed not only in the Church but at home also according to every man's zeal, to lay up some piece of money toward the relief of the poor 〈◊〉. gathering for the Saints, 2. john. 5. 5. as I have ordained in the Churches * of Galacia, so do you also. 2 Every first (day) of the week, let every one of you put aside by himself, and lay up as Chap. XVI. (God) hath prospered him, that then there Act. 11. 29. & 12. 25. be no gatherings when I come. Rom. 12. 13. 3 And when I am come, whosoever you shall allow b Which you shall sand by them that carry the money. by letters, them will I sand to bring your liberality unto jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. 5 Now I will come unto you, after I have go through Macedonia [for I will pass through Macedonia] 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, or winter with you, that you may bring me on my way whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now in my passage: but I trust to abide a while with you, if the Lord permit. Act. 18. 〈◊〉 8 And I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and c Because God blessed his labour. effectual is opened unto: but there are many adversaries. 10 ¶ Now if Timotheus come, se that he be d Willing that they should defend him against the adversaries of Christ because it is the Church duty to be care full for the preservation of their ministers. without fear with you: for he worketh the work of the 〈◊〉, even as I (do.) 11 Let no man therefore e As though he were to young to be a minister. despise him: but convey him forth f That is, safe and sound. in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. 12 As touching (our) brother Apollos, I great lie desired him, to come unto you with the brethren: but his mind was not at all to come at this time: howbeit he will come when he shall have convenient time. 13 ¶ g Jest 〈◊〉 steal upon you at 〈◊〉. Watch you: stand fast in the faith: quite you like men, (and) be strong. 14 Let all your things be done in h For they had every man respect to himself 〈◊〉 ry to love. love. 15 Now, brethren, I beseech you [you know the house of 〈◊〉, that it is the i That is, the first which embraced the Gospel. first fruits of Achaia, and that they have given themselves to minister unto the Saints] 16 That you be k And reverence them. obedient even unto such, and to all that help with us and labour. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus: for they have l The grief that I took for your absence, was greatly assuaged by their presence. sup plied the want of you, 18 For they have comforted my “ Or, mind. spirit and yours: acknowledge therefore such men. 19 The Churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla with the Church that is in their house, salute you greatly in the Lord 20 All the brethren great you. Great you one another with an * holy m In token of mutual 〈◊〉, whichthing was observed in the primative church when the Lords Supper was ministered. kiss. Rom. 16. 16. 21 The salutation of (me) Paul with mine 2. Cor. 13. 〈◊〉. 1. Pet. 5. 15. 19 own hand. 22 If any man love not the Lord jesus Christ let him be had in execration, “ Or, Maranatha. (yea excommunicate to death. 23 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you. 24 My love (be) with you all in Christ jesus, Amen. The first (Epistle) to the Corinthians, written from n Or, as is most probable, from Ephesus. Philippi, (and sent) by Stephanas, and Fortunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus. THE second EPISTLE of Paul to the Corinthians. THE ARGUMENT. AS nothing can be written, either so perfitly, or with so great affection and zeal, which is not unprofitable to many, and resisted by some: so the first epistle written by S. Paul to the Corinthiaus, besides the purity and perfection of the doctrine, showeth a love toward them far passing all natural affections: which did not only not profit all, but hardened the hearts of many to remain in their stubbornness, and contemn the Apostles authority. By reason whereof S. Paul, being let with just occasions to come unto them, written this epistle from Macedonia, minding to accomplish the work which he had begun among them. First therefore he wisheth them welin the Lord, declaring that albeit certain wicked persons abused his afflictions to condemn thereby his authority, yet they were necessary schoolings, and sent to him by God for their bettering. And where as they blame his long absence, it came of no inconstancy, but to bear with their inability and imperfection, jest contrary to his fatherly affection, he should have been compelled to use rigour and severity. And as touching his sharp writing in the former epistle, it came through their fault, as is now evident both in that, that he par doneth the trespasser, seeing he doth repent: and also in that he was unquiet in his mind, till he was certified by Titus of their estate. But forasmuch as the false Apostles went about to undermine his authority, he confuteth their arrogant brags, and commends his office, and the diligent executing of the same: so that Satan must have greatly blinded their eyes which see not the brightness of the Gospel in his preaching: the effect whereof is newness of life, forsaking of ourselves, cleaving to God, fleeing from idolatry, embracing the true doctrine, and that sorrow which engendereth true repentance: to the which is joined mercy and compassion towards our brethren: also wisdom to put difference betwixt the simplicity of the Gospel, and the arrogancy of the false preachers, who under pretence of preaching the truth, sought only to fill their bellies, where as he contrariwise, sought them, and not their goods, as those ambitious persons sclandered him: wherefore at his coming he 〈◊〉 such as rebel against his authority, that he will declare by lively example, that he is the faithful ambassador of jesus Christ. CHAP. I 4 He declareth the great profit that cometh to the faithful by their afflictions. 15. 17 And because they should not impute to lightness that he differred his coming contrary to his promise, he proveth his constancy, both by the sincerity of his preaching, and also by the immutable truth of the Gospel. 21 which truth is grounded on Christ, and sealed in our hearts by the 〈◊〉 Gost. 1 PAul an Apostle of JESUS CHRIST by the will of God, & (our) brother Timotheus, to the Church of God, which is at Corinthus with all the Saints, which are in all a Meaning that country where of 〈◊〉 was the chief city, Ep hes. 13. Achaia: 2 Grace (be) with you, and peace from God our 〈◊〉, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 3 * b Or praise and glory be given. Blessed (be) God even the Father of our 1. Peter. 1. 3. Lord jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, 4 Which comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any affliction by the comfort where with we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the c which I suffer for Christ, or which Christ suffereth in me. sufferings of Christ abunde in us so our consolation abundeth through Christ. 6 And whether we be afflicted, (it is) for your consolation and d For seeing him endure so much, they had occasion to be confirmed in the Gospel. salvation, which e As God only worketh all things in us: so doth he also our salvation by his free mercy, and by such means as he hath here left in this life for us to be 〈◊〉 in. is wrought Rom. 7. 5. and 8. 5. in the enduring of the same sufferings, which Colos. 1. 14. we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, (it is) for your consolation and salvation. 7 And our hope is steadfast concerning you, in as much as we know that as you are partakers of the sufferings, so (shall you be) also of the consolation. 8 For brethren, we would not have you ignorant of our affliction, which came unto us in Asia, how were pressed f Hereby he showeth his own in firmity that it might appear how wonderfully Gods graces wrought in him. out of measure passing strength, so that we all together doubted, even of life. 9 Yea, we g I was utterly resolved in myself to dye. received the sentence of death in ourselves, because we should not trust in ourselves, but in God, which raiseth the dead. 10 Who delivered us from so h So many dangers of death. Rom. 15. 30. great a death, and doth deliver: (us) in whom we trust, that yet here after he will deliver (us,) 11 * So that you labour together in prayer for us, that for the gift (bestowed) upon us for many, thanks may be given by many persons for us. 12 i He rendereth a reason why they aught to prayeun to God for his 〈◊〉. For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly pureness, and not in fleshly wisdom, k Using that wisdom which God gave me from heaven. but by the grace of God we have had our conversation in the world, and most of all to you wards. 13 For we l You know Par tely my constancy both by my dwelling with you, and also my writing unto you: and I trust you shall know me to be the same to the very end, writ none otherthings unto you, than that yeread or else that you acknowledge and I trust you shall acknowledge unto the end. 14 Even as you have acknowledged us partly, that we are your m In that we have taught you the Gospel so sincere lie. rejoicing, even as you are n Because we have won you to Christ ours, in the o which shall abolish all world lieglorie. day of (our) Lord jesus. 15 And in this confidence was I minded first to come unto you, that you might have had a double grace, 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and to be led forth toward judea of you. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or mind I those things which I mind, p which is rashly to promise and not to perform. according to the flesh, that with me should be, q Now to affirm one thing, and 〈◊〉 to deny it, whichiss a sign of inconstancy. Yea, yea, and Nay, nay? 18 Yea, r He taketh God to witness that he preacheth the 〈◊〉. God is faithful, that ourworde toward you was not Yea, and Nay. 19 For the Son of God jesus Christ who was preacheh among you by us, (that is) by me, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, was not Yea, and Nay: but in him it was s He preached no thing unto them but only jesus Christ who is the most constant and infallible truth of the Father. Yea. 20 For all the promises of God in him (are) t They aremade performed and we are partakers only by him, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in that he hath fulfilled them for us. Yea, and (are) in him Amen, unto the glory of God through us. 21 And it is God which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us. 22 Who hath also sealed us, and hath given the * earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. 23 Now, I call God for a record unto my soul, that to spare you, I came not as yet unto Corinthus. 24 Not that we u In that I say I tame not because I would spare you, I mean not that I have authority to altar true religion, or to bind your consciences: but that I am God's minister to confirm and comfort you. have dominion over your faith, but we are helpers of your joy: for by 〈◊〉. 4. 30. x And faith is not in subjection to man. faith you stand. CHAP. II He showeth his love towards them, 7 Requiring like wise that they would be favourable to the incestuous adulterer, seeing he did repent. 14 He also rejoiceth in God for the efficacy of his doctrine, 17 Confuting thereby such quarelpikers, as under pretence of speaking against his person, sought nothing, but the overthrow of his doctrine. 1 But I determined thus in myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. 2 For if I make you sorry, who is he then that should make me glad, but the same which is made a which was given to Satan but now doth repent. sorry by me? 3 And I written b Which made you & him sorry in my further epistle. this same thing unto you, jest when I came, I should take heaviness of them, of whom I aught to rejoice: this confidence have I in you all, that my joy is the (joy) of you all. 4 For in great affliction, and anguish of heart I written unto you with many tears: not that you should be made sorry, but that you might perceive the love which I have, specially unto you. 5 And if any hath caused sorrow, the same hath not c After this adul 〈◊〉 did repent and amend, paul did soutterly cast of alsorowe, that he denieth that inmaner he was any with sorry. made me sorry, but partly [jest I should more charge (him)] you all. 6 It is sufficient unto the same man, that he was rebuked of many, 7 So that now contrary wise you aught rather to forgive (him,) and comfort (him) jest the d And so should increase his sorrow- we which I would diminish. same e The adulterer, which entertained his mother in Law. should be swallowed up with over much heaviness. 8 Wherefore, I pray you, that you would f That at my in 〈◊〉 you would declare by the public consent of the Church that you embrace him again as a brother seeing he was excommunicate by the common consent. confirm your love towards him. 9 For this cause also did I writ, that I might know the proof of you, whether you would be obedient in all things. 10 To whom you forgive aniething, I (forgive) also: for verily if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes (forgave I it) in the g That is, truly, and from mine heart, even as in the presence of Christ. sight of Christ, 11 Jest Satan should h By our rigorous punishing. cirumvent us: for we are not ignorant of his enterprises. 12 ¶ Furthermore, when I came to Troas (to preach) Christ's Gospel, and a door was unto me of the Lord, 13 I had no rest “ Or, in my mind. in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother, but took my leave of them, and went away into Macedonia. 14 i From this place unto the 6. Chap. 11. he 〈◊〉 only of the ministers, save he some time intermedeleth that which appertaineth to the whole Church, 〈◊〉 Chap. 3. 17, & 18. vetses, and not only to the mini 〈◊〉. Now thanks (be) unto God which always maketh us k In working 〈◊〉 by us partakers of his victory and triumph. to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God the sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them which perish. 16 To the one (we are) the l The preaching of the cross bringeth death to them which only consider Christ's death as a common death, and be thereat offended, or else think it 〈◊〉 bringeth again life to them who in in his death behold their life. savour of death, unto death, and to the other the savour of life, unto life, * and who is sufficient for these things? 17 * For we are not as many, m That is, which preach for gain, and corrupt it to serve mens affectiones. which make merchandise of the word of God: but as of Rom. 11. 16. sincerity, but as of God in the sight of God Chap. 4. 2. speak we in “ Or, through Christ, or of Christ. Christ. CHAP. III 1 He taketh for example the faith of the Corinthians for a probation of the truth which he preached. 6 And to exalt his Apostleship against the brags of the false apostles. 7. 13 He maketh comparison betwixt the Law and the Gospel. 1 DO a Meaning himself, 〈◊〉 and Silvanus. we begin to praise ourselves again? or need we as some other, epistles of recommendation unto yond, or (letters) of recommendation from you? 2 You are our epistle, written in our hearts, which is understand and read of all men, 3 In that you are manifest, to be the epistle of Christ, b who were God's pen. ministered by us, and written, not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God not in c The hardness of man's heart before he beregenerat, is as a stony table, Ezech. 11. 19 & 36. 26. but being 〈◊〉 nerat by the 〈◊〉 of God, it is as soft as flesh, that the grace of the Gospel may bewritteninit, as in new tables, 〈◊〉. 31. 32. tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. 4 And such trust have we through Christ to God: 5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to think any thing, as of ourselves: but our sufficiency (is) of God. 6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the New testament, not of the d whose minister Moses was. letter but of the e which Christ gave. Spirit: for the letter killeth, but the f Meaning, the spiritual doctrine which is in our hearts. Spirit giveth life. 7 If than the ministration g Thus he nameth the Law in comparison of the Gospel. of death (written) with letters and engraven in stones, was glorous so that the children of Israel cold not behold the face of Moses for the h After that God had spoken with him and given him the Law. glory of his countenance [which (glory) is done away] 8 Ho shall not the ministration of the Spirit be more glorious? 9 For if the ministery of i For the Law declareth all men to be under condemnation. condemnation (was) glorious, much more doth the ministration of k Meaning, of the Gospel which declareth that Christ, is made our righteousness. righteousness exceed in glory. 10 For even that which was glorified, was not glorified in this point, (that is,) as touching the exceeding glory. 11 For if that which should be abolished, (was) glorious, much more shall that which remains, be glorious. 12 Seeing then that we have such trust, we use l In preaching the Gospel. great boldness of speech. Exod. 34. 33. 13 * And (we are) not as Moses, (which ( m Moses showed the Law as it was covered with shadows, so that the jews 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lightened 〈◊〉 blinded and so cold not come to 〈◊〉 who was the 〈◊〉 thereof 〈◊〉 again the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 for the the glory of God 〈◊〉, not 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 eyes, but 〈◊〉 the darkness away from 〈◊〉. put a vail upon his face, that the children of Israel should not look unto the end of that which should be abolished. 14 Therefore their minds are hardened: for until this day remains the same covering untak 〈◊〉 away in the reading of the Old testament, which (vail) in Christ is put away. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the vail is laid over their hearts. 16 Nevertheless when their (heart) shallbe turned to the Lord, the vail shallbe taken away. 17 Now the n 〈◊〉 is our 〈◊〉, and au for of New 〈◊〉 meant, whose doctrine is 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 life to the Law. Lord is the * Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord (is,) liberty. 18 But we all behold as in a o In Christ, who is God 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉, we see god the Father as in a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 clear glass. mirror the glory joh. 4. 24. of the Lord with open face, & are changed into the same image, from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord CHAP. four 1 He declareth his diligence and roundness in his office. 8 And that which his 〈◊〉 took for his disadvantage to wit the cross and 〈◊〉 which he endured, he turned it to his great advantage. 11, 17. Showing what profit cometh thereby. 1 THerefore, seeing that we have this ministery, as we have 〈◊〉 mercy a For any troubles or afflictions. we faint not: 2 But have cast from us the b Meaning such shifts and pretences as become not them that have such a great 〈◊〉 in hand. cloaks of shame and * walk not in craftiness, neither handle we the word of God disceitfully: but in declaration of the truth we approve our selves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. Chap. 3. 17 3 If our Gospel be then hide, it is hide to them, that are lost. 4 In whom the c To wit Satan. joh. 12. 〈◊〉. & 14. 30. Ephes. 6. 〈◊〉. god of this world hath blinded the minds, (that is,) of the infideles, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, which is the d In whom god doth show himself to be 〈◊〉: and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is called so in respect of his office. 〈◊〉 of God, should not shine unto them. 5 For we preach not our e As they, which 〈◊〉 for 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 seek to beseen and known, 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉. selves, but Christ gene. 1. 3. jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for jesus sake. 6 For God that * commanded the light to shine out of darkness, (is he) which hath shined in f Which are your servants. our hearts, to give the g That we having 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, should communicate the same with 〈◊〉 and therefore Christ calieth them the light of the world, Mat. 5. 14. light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the fa ce of jesus Christ. 7 But we have this h Albeit the ministers of the gospel be contemptible as touching their person, yet the treasure which they carry is nothing worse or inferior. treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of that power might be of God and not of us. 8 We are afslicted on every side, yet (are we) not in distress: in poverty, but no over come of poverty. 9 (We are) persecuted, but not forsaken: cast down, but we perish not. 10 Every where we bear about in our body the i All the faithful, and 〈◊〉 the ministers must drink of this cup, because the world heateth Christ: and also that the 〈◊〉 should been conformable to Christ their head yet by the mighty power of Christ, who over came death, they are made conque 〈◊〉. dying of the Lord jesus, that the life of jesus might also be made manifest in our bodies. 11 For we which live, are always delivered unto death for jesus sake, that the life also of jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12 So then k By our death you have life: so that the fruit of our afflictions cometh to you. death worketh in us, and life in you. 13 And because we have the same l The same faith by the inspiration of the holy Ghost Spirit of faith, according as it is written, * I believed, and therefore have I spoken, we also believe, and therefore speak, 14 Knowing that he which hath raised up the Lord jesus, shall m In 〈◊〉 us from these dangers, which is as it were a restoring from death to life. raise us up also by jesus, & shall set us with you. Psal. 116. 10. 15 For all things (are) for your sakes that most plenteous grace by the thank esgiving of n That in being delivered and restored to you again, may not only myself 〈◊〉 God thanks for this infinite 〈◊〉 of deliverance, but also you all which 〈◊〉 both partakers of mine affliction and comfort, may abundantly set forth his glory. Or, be 〈◊〉. many may redound to the praise of God. 16 Therefore we faint not, but though our out ward man" perish, yet the inward man is o Grows stronger. renewed daily. 17 For our p Which is so called in respect of the everlasting life. light affliction which is but for a moment, causeth unto us a far most excellent and an eternal weight of glory: 18 While we look not on the things which are seen, but on the things, which are not seen: for the things which are seen, (are) temporal: but the things which are not seen, (are) eternal. CHAP. V. 1 Paul proceedeth to declare the utilitic that cometh by the cross. 4 How we aught to prepare ourselves unto it. 5. By whom. 9 And for what end. 14. 19 He setteth forth the grace of Christ, 10 And the office of ministers, and all the faithful. 1 FOr we know that if a After this body shallbe dissolved, it shallbe made incorruptible & immortal. our earthly house of this tabernacle be destroyed, we have building (given) of God, (that is,) an house not made with hands, (but) eternal in the heavens. 2 For therefore we sigh, desiring to be clothed with our house, which is from heaven. 3 “ Or, if so be we shallbe found clothed, and not naked. Because that if we be clothed, we shall not be found * naked. 4 For in deed we that are in this tabernacle, Revel. 16. 15. sigh and are burdened, “ Or, wherein. because we would not be unclothed, but would be clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5 And he that hath created us for this thing, (is) God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always b Not only quiet in mind, but also ready to sustain all dangers: being assured of the good success thereof. bold, though we know that while we are “ Or strangers in the body. at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord 7 [For we c For here only we believe in God and see him not. walk by faith, and not by sight.] 8 Nevertheless, we are bold, and love rather to remove out of the body, & to devil with the Lord 9 Wherefore also we covet, that both dwelling d In this body. at home, & removing e Out of this body, to heaven. from home Rom. 14. 10. we may be acceptable to him. 10 * For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that every man may receive the things which are (done) in his body according to that he hath done, whether (it be) f That is, either glory, or shame. good or evil. 11 Knowing therefore the g His fearful judgement, terror of the Lord we h He reproveth the dignity of his ministery by the fruit and effect thereof which is to bring 〈◊〉 to Christ. persuade men, and we i By embracing the same faith which we preach to others. are made manifest unto God, & I trust also that we are made manifest in your consciences. 12 For we praise not ourselves again unto you, but give you an occasion to rejoice of us, that you may have (to answer) against them, which rejoice in the k As they, which more esteemed the outward show of wisdom and 〈◊〉, then true godliness, face, and not in the heart. 13 For whether we be l As the adversaries said, 〈◊〉 cold not abide to hear them praised. out of our wit, (we are it) m Our folly serveth to God's glory. to God: or whether we be in our right mind, (we are it) unto you. 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us: because we thus judge, that if one be dead for all, then were n Therefore who so ever giveth place to ambition or vain glory, is yet dead, and liveth not in Christ. all dead, 15 And he died for all, that they o As the only faithful do in Christ. which live, should not hence forth live unto them selves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 16 Wherefore, hence for the know we no man p According to the estimation of the world: but as he is guided by the Spirit of God after the flesh, yea though we had known Christ after the flesh, yet now hence forth q We do not este me, nor commend Christ himself now, as he was an excellent man but as he was the Son of God, partaker of his glory, and in whom God dwelled corpotally: and do you think, that I will 〈◊〉 myself or any man, in setting for the his gifts; Yea, when I praise my ministery, I commend the power of God: when I commend our worthy facts, I praise the mighty power of God, set forth by us worms and wretches. know we (him) no more. 17 Therefore if any man (be) in CHRIST, Isa. 41 〈◊〉. (let him be) a r Let him be 〈◊〉, and renounce himself, else all the rest is nothing. new creature. * Old things Reucl. 21. 5. are passed away: behold, all things are beco me new. 18 And all things (are) of God, which hath reconciled us unto himself by jesus Christ, and hath given unto us the ministery of reconciliation. 19 For God was s Therefore without Christ we can not enjoy the life everlasting nor come to God. in Christ, and reconciled the world to himself, not imputing their sins unto them, and hath committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then are we ambassadors for Christ: as though God did beseech (you) through us, we pray you in Christ's stead, that you be reconciled to God. 21 For he hath made him (to be) t That is, a sacrifice for sin. sin for us which known no sin, that we should be u By 〈◊〉, when we shallbe 〈◊〉 with Christ's justice. made the righteousness of God in him. CHAP. VI 1 An exhortation to Christian life, 11 And to bear him like affection, as he doth them, 14 Also to keep themselves from all pollution of idolatry both in body, and soul, and to have none acquaintance with idolaters. 1 SO we therefore as workers together be seche (you,) that you receive not the grace of God in vain. Isa. 43. 8. 2 For he says, * I have herded thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I suckered thee: behold now the a To wit, God's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, whetein he hath powered for the his infinite love. accepted time, behold now the day of salvation. 3 We give no occasion of offence in any thing, that (our) ministery should not be b By the infideles, if they saw no fruit come thereof. reprehended. 4 But in all things we approve ourselves as * the ministers of God, in much patience, in 1. Cor. 4. 〈◊〉. afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in prisons, in tumults, in labours. 6 By c He declareth with what weapons he resisted his afflictions. watchings, by fastings, by purity, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the d Who is the efficient cause. holy Ghost, by e Which is, the final cause love unfeigned. 7 f By the Gospel, and the power of God and his own integrity, he over 〈◊〉 Satan, & the world as with weapons on 〈◊〉 side most 〈◊〉. By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand an on the left. 8 By honour, and dishonour, by evil report and good report, as deceivers, & (yet) true: 9 As unknown, and (yet) known: as dying, and behold, we live: as chastened, and (yet) not killed: 10 As sorrowing, and (yet) always rejoicing: as poor, and (yet) make many rich: as having nothing, and (yet) possessing all things. 11 O corinthians, our g Signifying his 〈◊〉 vehement affection. mouth is open unto you our heart is made large. 12 You are not kept strait in us, but you are kept strait in your own h Their judge 〈◊〉 was so corrupted that they were not likewise affectioned towards him, as he was to 〈◊〉 them. bowels. 13 Now for the same recompense, I speak as to (my) children, i She we like affection towards me. Be you also enlarged. 14 k He seemeth to allude to that which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 22. 10. Be not unequally yoked with the infideles: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with “ Or the devil. Belial? Eccle. 13. 31. or what part hath the believer with the infidel? 16 And what agreement hath the Temple of God with idols? * for you are the Temple Where the Lord 〈◊〉 that an ox and an ass be not yoked together, because the match is unequal: so if the faithful marry with the infideles, or elshave to do with them in any thing unlawful, it is here reproved. of the l So called because he hath not only life in 〈◊〉 self, but 〈◊〉 it also to all 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. living God: as God hath said, * I will devil among them, and walk there: and I will be their God, and they shallbe my people. 17 * Wherefore come out from among them, and separate yourselves, says the Lord: and touch none unclean thing, and I will receive you. 18 * And I will be a Father unto you, & you shallbe my sons and daughters, says the Lord almighty. 1. Cor. 3. 13. and 6. 19 Levi. 26. 11. CHAP. VII. Isa. 52. 〈◊〉. 1 He exhorteth them by the promise of God to keep them jerem. 31. 1. selves pure. 37 Assuring them of his love. 8. 13 And doth not excuse his 〈◊〉, toward their, but 〈◊〉 thereat, considering what profit came thereby. 10 Of two sorts of sorrow. 1 Sing then we have these promises dearly beloved, let us a Consider this well, you that serve idols with your bodies, and yet think your consciences pure toward God: God will one day 〈◊〉 you for your 〈◊〉. cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the b Of body and soul. flesh and Spirit, and grow up unto full holiness in the fear of God. 2 c That we may teach you. Receive us: we have done wrong to no man we have consumed no man: we have d By greedy 〈◊〉. defrauded no man. 3 I speak it not to (your) condemnation: for I have said before, that you are in our hearts, to die and live together. 4 I use great boldness of speech toward you: I rejoice greatly in you: I am filled with comfort, and am exceeding joyous in all our tribulation. 5 For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side, fightings e He had neither rest in body nor 〈◊〉, and it seemeth that he all ludeth to that 〈◊〉 is written 〈◊〉. 32. 25. for the cross to man's eye is common both to the godly and to the wicked, although to 〈◊〉 ends without, and terrors within. 6 But God, that comforteth the abject, comforted us at the coming of Titus: 7 And not by his coming only, but also by the consolation where with he was comforted of you, whenhetolde us your great desire your mourning, your fervent mind to me ward, so that I rejoiced f This joy 〈◊〉 all my sorrows. much more. 8 For though I made you sorry with a letter, I repent not, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle made you sorry, though (it were) but for a season. 9 I now rejoice, notthat you were sorry, but that you sorrowed to repentance: for you sorrowed godly, so that in nothing you were hurt by us. 10 * For godly sorrow causeth repentance unto 1. 〈◊〉. 2. 19 salvation, not to be repent of: but the worldly sorrow causeth death. 11 For behold, this thing that you have been g Whose hearts God's Spirit doth touch, he is 〈◊〉 for his sins committed against so merciful a Father and these 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of his repentance, as witness David's and Peter's 〈◊〉: others which are sorry for their sins only for fear of punishment and God's vengeance, fall in 〈◊〉 desperation, as Cain, Saul, Achitophel and 〈◊〉. godly sorry, what great care it hath wrought in you: yea, what h In ask God forgiveness. clearing of yourselves: yea (what) indignation: yea, (what) fear: yea (how) great desire, yea, (what) a zeal: yea, (what) i 〈◊〉 in judging and 〈◊〉 yourselves, you prevented God's anger. punishment: in all things you have showed yourselves, that you are pure in this matter. 12 Wherefore, though I written unto you, I did not it for his cause that had done the wrong, neither for his cause that had the injury, but that our care toward you in the sight of God might appear unto you. 13 Therefore we were comforted, because you were comforted: but rather we rejoiced much more for the joy of Titus, because his “ Heart. spirit was refreshed by you all. 14 For if that I have boasted any thing to him of you, I have not 〈◊〉 ashamed: but as I have spoken unto you all things in truth, even so our boasting unto Titus was true. 15 And k The Greek word 〈◊〉, his 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 is meant most great love and tender 〈◊〉. his in ward affection is more abundant toward you, when he remembreth the obedience of you all, (and) how with fear and trembling you received him. 16 I rejoice (therefore) that I may l Both in thinking and reporting well of you. put my confidence in you in all things. CHAP. VIII. 1 By the example of the 〈◊〉 9 And Christ he exhorteth them to continued in relieving the poor Saints, commending their good beginning. 23 After he commendeth Titus and his fellows unto them. 1 WE do you also to wit, brethren, of the a This benefit of God appeared in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: first, that the Ma cedonians being in so great afflictions were so prompt to help others: and next that being in great poverty, were very liberal towards others. grace of God bestowed uponthe Churches of Macedonia, 2 Because in great trial of affliction their joy abunded, and their most extreme poverty b So that a most abundant river of riches flowed out of their 〈◊〉. abunded unto their rich liberality. 3 For to (their) power [I bear record] yea, & beyond their power, they were willing, 4 And prayed us with great instance that we would receive the c So he 〈◊〉 their liberality either because they were the bestowers of God's graces, or because they received them of God freely, and 〈◊〉 they desired. Paul to see to the distribution thereof. grace, and fellowship * of the ministering which is toward the Saints 5 And (this they did,) not as we looked for: but gave their own selves, first to the Lord, and (after) unto us 〈◊〉 the will of God, 6 That we should exhort Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also accomplish the same grace among you also. 7 Therefore, as you abunde in every thing, in faith and word, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love towards us, (even so see) that you abunde in this grace also. 8 This say I not by commandment, but because of the diligence of others: therefore prove I the naturalness of your love. 9 For 〈◊〉 know the grace of our Lord jesus Christ, that he being rich, for your sakes become poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich. 10 And I show (my) mind herein: for this is expedient for you, which have begun not to do only, but also to d Every man may do good that hath ability thereunto, but towil and have aminde to do good, cometh of 〈◊〉 charity. will, a year ago. 11 Now therefore perform to do it also, that as (there was) a readiness to will, even so you may perform it of that which you have. 12 For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not. 13 neither (is it) that other men should be eased and you grieved. 14 But upon like condition, at this time your e That as you help others in their need, so 〈◊〉 shall relieve your want. abundance (supplieth) their lack, that also their abundance may be for your lack that there may be f That both you and others, as occasion shall serve may relieve the godly according to their necessities. equality: 15 As it is wiritten, * He that (gathered) much Exod. 16. 18. had nothing over, & he that (gathered) little, had not the less. 16 And thank (be) unto God, which hath put in the heart of Titus the same care for you. 17 Because he accepted the g And willing lie offered himself to gather your alms. exhortation, yea he was so careful that of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent also with him the brother, whose praise (is) h In 〈◊〉 the Gospel. Some understand Luke. others 〈◊〉. in the Gospel through out all the Churches. 19 [And not so only, but is also choose of the Churches to be a fellow in ouriourney concerning this grace that is ministered by us unto the glory of the same Lord, and (declaration) of your prompt mind.] 20 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us. 21 * Providing for i His well doing is approved before God and man, honest things, not only Rom. 12. 17. before the Lord, but also before men. 22 And we have sent with then ourbrother, whom we have of times proved to be diligent in many things, but now, much more diligent, for the great confidence, which I have) in you. 23 Whether (any do inquire) of Titus, (he is) my fellow and helper to you ward: or of our brethren, they are messengers of the Churches, (and) the k That is, by whom Christ's glory is greatly advanced. glory of Christ. 24 Wherefore show toward them, and before the Churches the proof of your love, and of the rejoicing that we have of you. CHAP. IX. 3 The cause of Titus and his companions coming to them, 6 He exhorteth to give alms cheerfully. 7 Showing what fruit will 〈◊〉 thereof. 1 FOr as touching the ministering to the Sain tes, it is superfluous for me to writ unto you. 2 For I know your readiness of mind, whereof I boast myself of you unto them of Macedonia, (and say,) that Achaiawas prepared a year ago, and your zeal hath provoked many. 3 Now have I sent the brethren, jest our rejoicing over you should be in vain in this behalf, that you [as I have said] be ready: 4 Jest if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we [I need not to say you] 〈◊〉 be ashamed in this my constant boasting. 5 Wherefore, I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to come before unto you, and to finish your benevolence appointed afore that it might be ready, (and come) as of benevolence, and not as of sparing. 6 This yet (remember,) that he which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly, and he that soweth liberally, shall reap also liberally. 7 As every man wisheth in his heart, (so 〈◊〉 him give) not grudgingly, or of necessity: Proverb. 〈◊〉. * for God loveth a cheerful giver. Rom. 12 8. 8 And God is able to make all grace to 〈◊〉. 35. 11. abound to ward you, that you 〈◊〉 having a Jest they 〈◊〉 give but 〈◊〉, distrusting 〈◊〉 impo verish them 〈◊〉 thereby, he showeth that God will so bless their liberal hearts, that 〈◊〉 they shall have enough for 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and also to help others with all. 〈◊〉 sufficiency in all things, may abound in every b 〈◊〉 ve may do 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 others at 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. good work, 9 * As it is written, c 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of that 〈◊〉 fears 〈◊〉 and loveth his 〈◊〉. He hath sparsed abroad and hath given to the poor: his 〈◊〉 ce remains for ever. 10 Also he that finds seed to the sour, will minister 〈◊〉 wise bread for food, and multiply your seed, and increase the fruits of your benevolence, Psal. 〈◊〉. 9 11 That on all parts you may be made rich unto all 〈◊〉, which causeth through us 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto God. 12 For the ministration of this service not one lie 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the Saints, but also is abundant by the thank esgiving of many unto God, 13 [Which by the experiment of this ministration praise God for your voluntary submission to the Gospel of CHRIST, and for your liberal distribution to thee, and to all men] 14 And by d Besides that by their liberality God shall be praised, they also shallbe commended to God by their prayers whom they have helped, yea, & all men shall reverence them, as being endued with an 〈◊〉 gift of God. their prayer for you, “ 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 affe ctioned toward you. desiring after you greatly, for the abundant grace of God in you. 15 Thanks therefore (be) unto God for his unspeakable gift. CHAP. X. He toucheth the false apostles and defendeth his 〈◊〉, exhorting them to obedience, 11 And showeth what his power is, 13 And how he useth it. 1 NOw I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness, and gentleness of Christ, which when I am present among you, (am) a These words his 〈◊〉 thinking thereby to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, as verse 〈◊〉. base, but am bold toward you being absent: 2 And (this) I require you, that I need not to be bold when I am 〈◊〉, with that same confidence, where with I think to be bold against some, which esteem us as though we walked b As 〈◊〉 we 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 ve by a 〈◊〉 affection. according to the flesh. 3 Nevertheless, though we walk in the 〈◊〉, yet we do not war after the flesh, 4 [For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to cast down holds] 5 Casting down the imaginations, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, 6 And having ready the vengeance against all disobedience, when our obedience is fulfilled. 7 Look you on things 〈◊〉 the appearance? If any man trust in himself that he is Christ's, let him consider this again of himself, that as he (is) Christ's? even so (are we) Christ's. 8 For though I should boast some what more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should have no shame. 9 (This I say) that I may not seem as (it were) to fear you with letters. 10 For the letters, c Meaning, a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 man 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 spoke of Paul. says he, are sore and strong but his 〈◊〉 presence is week, and his speech is of no value. 11 Let such one think this, that such as we are in 〈◊〉 by letters when we are absent, such (will we be) also in deed, when we are present. 12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or to compare ourselves to them, 〈◊〉 praise themselves: but they understand not that they d 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 any thing, must have some line or measure to metre by, and not to measure a thing by itself: 〈◊〉 these boasters must 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 by their worthy 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 if they will compare with others, let them 〈◊〉 what 〈◊〉, what cities, and people they 〈◊〉 won to the Lord: for who will 〈◊〉 that soul 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 only at the table can fine lie 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉, & when he cometh, 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 expert? measure themselves with themselves, and compare themselves with themselves. 13 But we will not rejoice of things, which are not with in (our) measure, * but according to the e That is, the gifts and 〈◊〉 which God 〈◊〉 given him to win others by. measure of the line, whereof GOD hath distributed unto us a measure to attain even unto you. 14 For we stretch not ourselves beyond (our) measure, as though we had not attained unto you: for even to you also have we come (in preaching) the Gospel of Christ, 15 Not boasting of things which are without (our) measure: (that is,) of other men's labours and we hope, when your faith shall increase, to be magnified by you according to our 〈◊〉 abundantly, 16 And to preach the Gospel in those (〈◊〉) which (are) beyond you: not to rejoice in f God gave the whole 〈◊〉 to the Apostles to 〈◊〉, so that Paul here means by the line his 〈◊〉 of the countries where he preached, * 〈◊〉. 9 24 * 1. Corinth 1. 31. another man's line, (that is) in the things that are prepared already. 17 But let him that rejoiceth, rejoice in the 〈◊〉 4, 8. Lord 18 For he that praiseth himself, is not allowed, but he whom the Lord praiseth. CHAP. XI. 2 He declareth his affection toward them. 5 The excellency of his ministery, 9 And his diligence in the same. 13 The fetches of the false apostles. 16 The perverse judgement of the Corinthians, 22 And his own praises. 1 Would to God, you cold suffer a little my a He calleth the praising of him 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to the which thing the 〈◊〉 of the false apostles compelled him, who 〈◊〉 nothing else but to over throw the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 diminishing the 〈◊〉 of his ministery. foolishness, and in deed, b To speak in mine own commendation. you suffer me. 2 For I am jealous over you, with godly jealousy: for c The minister marrieth Christ & 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 house band and wife by the preaching of the Gospel. I have prepared you for one husband, to present you (as) a pure virgin to Christ: 3 But I fear jest as the * serpent beguiled Eve through his subtility, so your minds should be corrupt from the simplicity that is in Christ. Gene. 3 4. 4 For if he that cometh, preacheth another d That is, more 〈◊〉 doctrine 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 jesus. jesus then him whom we have preached: or if you receive another e Moore excellent 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 by other men's preaching. spirit then that which you have received: either another Gospel, then that you have received, you might well have suffered (him.) 5 Verily I f They did not preach Christ more purely than I did: for in this behalf I was nothing inferior to the chiefest 〈◊〉. suppose that I was not inferior to the very chief Apostles. 6 And though (I be) g That is, use no worldly 〈◊〉. rude in speaking, yet (I am) not (so) in knowledge, but 〈◊〉 you we have been made manifest to the utmost, in all things. 7 Have I committed an offence, because I abased myself, that you might be exalted, and because I preached to you the Gospel of God freely? 8 I h Other 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 me. rob other Churches, and took wages (of them) to do you service. 9 And when I was present with you, and had need, I was i He did not one lie labour with his hands for his living, but in his extreme 〈◊〉 preached 〈◊〉, without burdening 〈◊〉 man, or else waxing 〈◊〉 to do his 〈◊〉 to every man. not slothful to the hindrance of any man: for that which was lacking unto me, the brethren which came from 〈◊〉 nia, supplied, and in all things I kept and will keep myself that I should not * be grievous to you. 10 k Let not the truth of Christ be though to be in me, if I suffer my 〈◊〉 to be shut up which I have 〈◊〉 of Gre 〈◊〉. The truth of Christ is in me, that this rejoicing shall not be shut up against me in the regions of Achaia. 11 Wherefore? because I love you not? GOD knoweth. 12 But what I do, that will I do? that I may cut away occasion, from them which desire Chap. 12. 3. occasion, that they might be found like unto Act. 20. 34. us in that where in they rejoice. 13 Forsuche false m By false 〈◊〉 here is not meant such as teach false doctrine (which 〈◊〉, they would 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 unto) but such as were vain glorious, and did not their duerie sincerely. apostles are deceitful workers, and transform themselves into the Apostles of Christ. 14 And no marvel: for Satan himself is trans 〈◊〉 To 〈◊〉 my ministery, if I should receive 〈◊〉. form into an Angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing, though his ministers transform themselves, as though (they were) the ministers of righteousness, whose end shallbe according to their works. 16 I say again, let no man think, that I am foolish: or else take me even as a fool, that I also may boast myself a little. 17 That I speak, I speak it not after the n In his earth 〈◊〉 had respect to the Lord: but this fashion of 〈◊〉 seemed according to man, whereunto they compelled him. Lord: but as (it were) foolishly, in this (my) great boasting. 18 Seeing that many rejoice o In 〈◊〉 things. after the flesh, I will rejoice also. 19 For you suffer fools gladly, because that you are wise. 20 For you suffer even if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour (you) if a man take (your goods) if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face. 21 p I note this dishonour, which they dounto 〈◊〉 Philip. 3. 5. I speak as concerning the reproach: as though that we had been q That is 〈◊〉, vile, miserable, a crafts man, an idiot, and subject to a thousand calamities, which things the false apostles objected against him as most 〈◊〉 stimonies of his 〈◊〉. weak: but where in any man's is bold [I speak foolishly] I am bold also. 22 They are hebrews, * so am I they are Israelites, so am I: they are the seed of Abraham, so am I: 23 They are the ministers of Christ [I r Put 〈◊〉 you term it so, yet is it true. speak as a fool] I am more: in labours more abundant: in stripes above measure: in prison more plenteously: in s In the present danger of death. death often. 24 Of the jews five t At 〈◊〉 several times 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 times received I forty (strips) * save one. 〈◊〉 25. 3. 25 u Of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 magistrates. I was thrice * beaten with rods: I was * Act 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. once stoned: I suffered thrice * ship wrack: Act. 14. 19 night and day have I been in the deep sea. Act. 27 〈◊〉. 26 In 〈◊〉 (I was) often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of mine own nation, in perils among the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils amongs false brethren, 27 In weariness and painfulness, in watching often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and in nakedness. 28 Beside the things which are outward, I am cumbered daily, (and have) the care of all the Churches. 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? 30 If I must needs rejoice, I will rejoice of mine x As imprisonements, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, thirst, cold, nakedness and 〈◊〉 likes which things the 〈◊〉 condemn as infirm in me. infirmities. 31 The God, even the Father of our Lord jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. 32 In * Damascus' the governor of the people under KING Aretas, laid watch in the city of the Damascens, and would have Act. 9 24. caught me. 33 But at a window was I let down in a basket through the brickwall, and escaped his hands. CHAP. XII. 1 He rejoiceth in his preferment, 5. 7 But chief in his humbleness, 11 And layeth the cause of his boasting upon the Corinthians 14 He showeth what good will he 〈◊〉 them, 20 And promises to come unto them. 1 IT is not expedient for me no doubt to rejoice: for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord Act. 9 3. 2 * I know a man a That is, a Christian or, I 〈◊〉 it in Christ. in Christ above fourteen years agone, [whether (he were) in the body I can not tell, or out of the body, I can not tell, God knoweth] which was taken up into the b That is to say, into the highest heaven. third heaven. 3 And I know such a man [whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth.] 4 How that he was taken up into Paradise, and herded c Man's infirmity was not able to declare them, neither were they showed unto him for that end. words which can not be spoken, which are not “ Or, lawful. possible for man to utter. 5 Of such a man will I rejoice: of myself will I not rejoice, except it be of mine infirmities. 6 For though I would rejoice, I should not be a fool: for I will say the truth, but I refrain, jest any man should think of me above that he seethe in me, or that he heareth of me. 7 And jest I should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of revelations, there was given unto me d The greek word signifieth a sharp piece of wood as a pale, or stake, and also a little spilled or sharp thing which pricketh one as he goeth through busihie and 〈◊〉 places, and entering into the 〈◊〉, can not be taken out with out 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉: & this was the rebelling of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against the spirit, and warned him that Satan was at hand. a prick in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, because I should not be exalted out of measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord e That is to say, often times. thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made f Is known, and evidently seen. 〈◊〉 through weakness. Very gladly therefore will I rejoice rather in mine infirmities, that the power of Christ may devil in me. 10 Therefore g He doth not only patiently bear his 〈◊〉, but also joy fully, and as one that taketh pleasure therein for 〈◊〉 sake. I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in anguish for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 11 I was a fool to boast myself: you have compelled me: for I aught to have been comen dead of you: for nothing was I inferior unto the very chief Apostles, though I be nothing 12 The signs of an Apostles were wrought among you with all patience, with signs, and wonders, and great works. 13 For what is it, wherein you were inferiors unto other Churches, * except that I have Chap. 11. 9 not been “ Or, chargeable. slothful to your hindrance? forgive me this wrong. 14 Behold, the h For first, he was minded to depart from Ephesus into Macedonia, and so to Corinthus. 1. Cor. 16. 5. Then when the Lord letted this purpo see, he appointed to go strait from Ephesus to Corinthus. third time I am ready to come unto you, and yet will I not be sloth full to your hindrance: for I seek not yours, but i Which declareth his fatherly affection. you: for the children aught not to lay up for the fathers, but the fathers for the children. 15 And I will most gladly bestow, and will be bestowed for your “ Or, your cause or persons. souls: though the more I love you, the less I am loved. Chap 1. 15. Which intent being 〈◊〉 ge, he 〈◊〉 to Ma cedonia, from 〈◊〉 ce now he appointeth the third time to come unto, 16 But be it that I charged you not: k Thus said his adversaries that though he took it not by himself, yet he did it by the means of others. yet forasmuch as I was crafty, I took you with guile. 17 Did I pill you byanie of them whom I sent unto you? 18 I have desired l To go to you. Titus, and with him I have sent a brother: did Titus pill you of anything? walked we not in the self same spirit? (walked we) not in the same steps? 19 Again, think e you that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ. But (we do) all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. 20 For I fear jest when I come, I shall not find you such as I would: and that I shallbe found unto you m Meaning, 〈◊〉 poe and severe. such as you would not, and jest (there be) strife, envying, wrath, con tentions, backbitings, whisperings, swellings (and) discord. 21 (I fear) jest when I come again, my GOD n There was no thing where at he so much rejoiced, as when his preaching 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 therefore he calleth the 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 & joy 〈◊〉 also nothing did more cast 〈◊〉 his heart as 〈◊〉 his labour did no good. abase me among you, and I shall be wail many of them which have sinned already, and have not repent of the * uncleanness, and fornication, and wantonness, which they have committed. CHAP. XIII. 1 He threateneth the obstinate. 5 And declareth what his power is by their own testimony. 10 Also he showeth what is the effect of this Epistle. 11 After having 〈◊〉 them to their duty, he wisheth them all prosperity. 1 THis (is) the a His first coming was his dwelling 〈◊〉 them: his second was his first 〈◊〉, and now he is ready to come the third time: which three comings he calleth his three witness. third time that I come unto you. * In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word stand. 2 b In my first epistle. Chap. 4. 20. I told you before, and tell you before: as though I had been present the second time, so writ I now being absent to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all others, 〈◊〉. 19 15. 〈◊〉. 18. 16. john. 8. 17. Ebr. 10. 28. that if I come again, I will not spare. 3 Seeing that you seek experience of Christ, that speaketh in me, which toward you is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified concerning (his) c In that he hum bled himself and 〈◊〉 upon him the form of a servant. infirmity, yet liveth he through the power of God. And we no doubt are weak in him: d Christ as 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 in man's judgement wasvile & 〈◊〉 therefore we that are his members, can not be other 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉: but being crucified, he showed himself 〈◊〉 God: so think, that we whom you 〈◊〉 ne as dead men 〈◊〉 cast aways, have through God such power to ex ecut against you that you may feel sensibly that we 〈◊〉 in Christ. but we shall live with him, through the power of God toward you. 5 * Prove yourselves whether you are in the faith: examine yourselves: know you not your own selves, how that jesus Christ, is in you, except you be reprobates? 6 But I trust that you shall know that we are not reprobates. 7 Now I pray unto God that you do none evil, not that we should seem approved, but that you should do that which is honest: though we be as e In man's judge meant who for the most part 〈◊〉 the best, & approveth the worst. reprobates. 8 For we cannot (do) any thing against the truth, but for the truth. 9 For we are glad when we are weak, and that you are f Having 〈◊〉 ce of the grace of God. strong: this also we wish for (even) 1. Cor. 11. 22. your perfection. 10 Therefore writ I these things being absent, jest when 〈◊〉 am present, I should use shar penes, according to the power which the Lord hath given me, to g Commit not by your negligence that, that which is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉, turn to your destruction edification, and not to destruction. 11 Finally brethren, far you well: be perfit: be of good comfort: be of one mind: live in peace, and the God of love and peace shallbe with you. 12 Great one another with an * holy h Which was according to those 〈◊〉 in those days both of the Jews 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 other 〈◊〉. kiss. Roma. 〈◊〉. 16. All the Saints salute you. 1. Cor, 16. 20. 13 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ, and the 1. Pet. 5. 14. love of God, and the communion of the holy Ghost be with you all. Amen. The second (Epistle) to the Corinthians, written from Philippi, a city in Macedonia, (and sent) by Titus and Lucas. THE EPISTLE OF the Apostle Paul to the Galatians. THE ARGUMENT. THe Galatians after they had been instructed by Saint Paul in the truth of the Gospel, gave place to false Apostles, who entering in, in his absence corrupted the pure doctrine of Christ, and taught that the ceremonies of the Law must be 〈◊〉 observed, which thing the Apostle so earnestly reasoneth against, that he proveth that the granting thereof is the overthrow of man's salvation purchassed by Christ: for thereby the light of the Gospel is obscured: the conscience burdened: the Testaments confounded: man's justice established. And because the false teachers did pretend, as though they had been sent of the chief Apostles, and that Paul had no 〈◊〉, but spoke of himself, he proveth both that he is an Apostle ordained by God, and also that he is not inferior to the rest of the Apostles: which thing established, he proceedeth to his purpose, proving that we are freely justified before God without any works or ceremonies: which notwithstanding in their time had their use and commodity: but now they are not only unprofitable figures, but also pernicious, because Christ the truth and the end thereof is come: wherefore men aught now to embrace that liberty, which Christ hath purchassed by his blood, and not 〈◊〉 have their consciences snared in the grins of man's traditions: finally he showeth wherein this liberty standeth, and what exercises appertain thereunto. CHAP. I 6 Paul rebuketh their inconstancy which suffered themselves to be seduced by the false Apostles who preached that the observation of the ceremonies of the Law were necessary to salvation. 8 And detesteth them that preach any otherwise then Christ purely. 13 He 〈◊〉 his own conversation, magnifieth his office and apostleship, and declareth himself to be equal with the chief Apostles. 1 PAUL * an Apostle Tit. 1. 3 [not a For God is the author of all mini 〈◊〉. of men, neither by b This prerogative was peculiar to the 〈◊〉. man, by jesus Christ, and God the Father which hath raised him from the Luke 1. 74. dead.] 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the Churches of Galatia: 3 Grace (be) with you and peace from God the Father, and (from) our Lord jesus Christ. 4 Which gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us * from this c Which is, the corrupt 〈◊〉 of man without Christ. present evil world according to the will of GOD even our Father. 5 To whom (be) glory for ever and ever, Amen. 6 I marvel that you are so soon removed away unto another “ Or, doctrine. Gospel, from him that had called you in the d That is, to be 〈◊〉 of the salvation offered freely by Christ. grace of Christ. 7 Which is not another (Gospel,) save that there be some which trouble you, and intend to e For what is more contrary to our free justification by says, then the justification by the Law, or our works? therefore to join these two together, is to join light with 〈◊〉 nes, death with life, and doth 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 throw the Gospel. pervert the Gospel of Christ. 8 But though that we, or an f If it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, that 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 so do: whereby Paul declareth the 〈◊〉 of his preaching. Angel 〈◊〉 heaven preach unto you other wise, then that which we have preached unto you, let him be “ Or, abominable accursed. 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 1. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach unto you otherwise then that you have received, let him be accursed. 10 For g Since that 〈◊〉 Pharisee I was made an 〈◊〉. now preach I man's (doctrine,) or Gods? or go I about to please men? for if I should yet please men, I were not the servant of Christ. 11 * Now I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel Act 9 1. spell which was preached of me, was not after By 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 h That is, doctrine invented by man, 〈◊〉 by man's 〈◊〉 do I preach 〈◊〉. man. 12 For neither received I it of man, neither was " Or, age. I taught it, but by the l He 〈◊〉 three 〈◊〉 in Gods eternal predestination: first his eternal counsel, than 〈◊〉 appointing from the mother's womb, & 〈◊〉 his calling. revelation of jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my conversation in time paste, in the jewish religion, how that * I persecuted the Church of God extremely, and wasted it. 14 And profited in the jewish religion above many of my companions of mine own nation, and was much more zealous of the k That is, of the Law of GOD 〈◊〉 was given to the ancient fathers. traditions of my fathers. 15 But when it l He 〈◊〉 three 〈◊〉 in Gods eternal predestination: first his eternal counsel, than 〈◊〉 appointing from the mother's womb, & 〈◊〉 his calling. pleased God [which had sepa rated Ephes. 〈◊〉. 8. me from my mother's womb, and called (me) by his grace] 16 To reveal his Son “ Or, 〈◊〉 me. in me, that I should preach him * among the Gentiles, immediately I communicated not with m 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, with any man, as though I had need of his counsel to approve my doctrine. flesh and blood: 17 neither came I gain to jerusalem to them which were Apostles before me, but I went into Arabia, and turned again unto Damascus. 18 Then after three years I came again to jerusalem to visit Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. 19 And none other of the Apostles saw I, save james the Lord's brother. 20 Now the things which I writ unto you, behold, (I witness) before God, that I lie not. 21 After that, I went into the coasts of Syria and Cilicia: for I was unknown by face unto the Churches of judea, which were in Christ. 22 But they had herded only (some say,) He which persecuted us in time paste, now 〈◊〉 the n That is, the Go spell which is the doctrine of faith faith, which before he destroyed. 23 And they glorified God for me. CHAP. II Confirming his Apostleship to be of God. 3 He showeth why Titus was not circumcised. 〈◊〉 that he is nothing inferior to other Apostles: II Yea, and that he hath reproved Peter the Apostle of the jews. 16 After he cometh to the principal scope, which is to prove that justification only cometh of the grace of God by faith in jesus Christ, and not by the works of the Law. 1 THen fourteen years after, I went up again to jerusalem with Barnabas, & took with me Titus also. 2 And I went up by revelation, and a Paul nothing 〈◊〉 of his 〈◊〉 but because many reported that he taught contrary doctrine to the other Apostles, which rumours hindered the 〈◊〉 of the Gospel, he endeavoured to remedy it, & to prove that they consented with him. communicated with them of the Gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, * but particularly with them that were the chief, jest by any means I should run, or had run ” Greek, without profit. in vain 3 But neither yet Titus which was with me, though he were a Graecian, was b Which declareth that the other Apostles agreed with him compelled to be circumcised. 4 For all the false brethren that crept in: who came in privily to spy out our liberty, which we have in Christ jesus, that they might Act. 15. 2. bring us into bondage. 5 To whom we c Jest we should have betrayed the 〈◊〉 liberty. gave not place by subjection for an hour, that the truth of the Gospel might continued with you. 6 And of them which seemed to be great, (I was not taught) [what they d Albeit they had been with Christ afore time. were in time passed it maketh no matter to me. * God accepteth no man's person] nevertheless they that are the chief, e But approved my 〈◊〉 perfect in all 〈◊〉. did communicate nothing with me 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the 〈◊〉. 10. 17. Gospel over the uncircumcision was committed 2. Chro. 19 7. unto me, as (the Gospel) over the Circumcision job. 14, 9 was unto Peter: Wisdo. 6. 8. 8 [For he that was mighty by Peter in the Apostleship Eccles. 35. 6. over the Circumcision, was also Act. 10. 34. mighty by me toward the Gentiles] Rom. 2. 11. 9 And when james, and Cephas, and john Ephe. 6. 9 knew of the grace that was given unto me Coloss. 3 26. which 〈◊〉 counted to be pillars, they gave 1. pet. 1. 17. to me and to Barnabasthe f In 〈◊〉 that we all agreed in doctrine. right hands of fellowship, that we (should preach) unto the Gentiles, and they unto the Circumcision. 10 * (Warning only that we should remember Act. 11. 30. the poor: which thing also I was diligent 2. Cor. 9 3. to do. 11 ¶ And when Peter was come to Antiochia, I withstood him g 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 all men. to his face: for he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from james, he ate with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he with drew, and separated himself, fearing them which were of the Circumcision. 13 And the other jews dissembled likewise with him, in so much that Barnabas was brought into their 〈◊〉 also. 14 But when I 〈◊〉, that they went not the ” 〈◊〉, with a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. right way to the truth of the Gospel, I said unto Peter before all men, If thou being a jew, livest as the Gentiles, and not like the jews, why h In bringing their consciences into 〈◊〉 by thy example and 〈◊〉 & here the 〈◊〉 cometh to his chief point. constrainest thou the Gentiles to do like the jews? 15 We (which are) Jews by nature, and not " Or, man. i For so the jews called the 〈◊〉 in 〈◊〉. sinners of the Gentiles. 16 Know that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of jesus Christ even we (I say,) have believed in jesus Rom. 3. 19 Christ, that we might be justified by the Phil 3. 9 faith of Christ, and not by the works of the Law, because that by the works of the Law no flesh shallbe justified. 17 * If then while we seek to be made righteous by Christ, we ourselves are found k Except our 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to our 〈◊〉, we declare 〈◊〉 we have 〈◊〉 Christ. sinners is Christ therefore the minister of sin? God l For he caused them not 〈◊〉 sin, but disclosed it, neither took he away the righteousness of the Law, but 〈◊〉 their hypocrisy which were not able to perform that whereof they boasted. forbidden. 18 For if I build again the things that I have destroyed, m For my doctri ne is to destroy sin by faith in Christ and not to establish sin. I make myself a trespasser. 19 For I through the Law am dead to the Law and that I might live unto God, I am n And 〈◊〉 his strength in me which killeth sin. crucified with Christ. 20 Thus I live (yet,) o Not as I was once, but regenerate, and changed 〈◊〉 a new creature, in 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 substance. not I now, but Christ liveth in me: and in that that I now live in the p In this mortal body. flesh, I live by the faith in the Son of God who hath loved me, and given himself for me. 21 I do not abrogate the q As did the false Apostles which preached not the faith in Christ. grace of God: for if righteousness (be) by the Law, than Christ died “ Or, for nothing without a cause. CHAP. III 1 He rebuketh them sharply. 2 And proved by divers reasons that justification is by faith. 6 As appeareth by the example of Abraham. 10. 19 24. And by the office, & the end both of the Law. 11. 25. And of faith. 1 O Foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, to whom jesus Christ before a To whom Christ 〈◊〉 so lively preached, as if his 〈◊〉 image were set 〈◊〉 your eyes, or else had been crucified among you. was described in your sight, and among you crucified. 2 This only would I learn of you, Received you the b Meaning the 〈◊〉 of the Spirit. Spirit by the works of the Law, or by the hearing of c That is, the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 through faith in jesus Christ, as cha. 1. 〈◊〉. faith (preached?) 3 Are you so foolish, that after you have begun in the Spirit, you would now d The false apostles taught that Christ 〈◊〉 nothing except they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, and that the Law was the perfection, and Christ's doctrine only the rudiments thereunto. be made perfit by the e And ceremonies of the Law? flesh? 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain? if so be it be even in vain. 5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, (doth he it) through the works of the Law, or by the hearing of faith (preached?) 6 (Yea rather) as Abraham believed God, and it was * imputed to him for righteousness. 7 Know you therefore, that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. Gen. 15. 6. Rom. 4. 3. 8 For the Scripture foreseeing, that God would jam 2 23. justify the Gentiles through faith, preached Gen. 12. 13. before the Gospel unto Abraham, (saying,) Eccle. 44. 20. * In thee shall all the Gentiles be blessed. Act. 3 25. 9 So then they which be of faith, are blessed with faithful Abraham. 10 For as many as are of the f which think to be justified by them. works of the Law, are under the curse: for it is written, * Deut 27. 26. Cursed is every man that continueth not in Habak. 2. 4. all things, which are written in the book of Rom. 1. 17. the Law, to do them. Ebr. 10 38. 11 And that no man is justified by the Law in 〈◊〉. 18. 5. the sight of God, it is evident: * for the just shall live by faith. 12 And the Law is not of faith: but * the man g 〈◊〉 Law pronounceth not then just, which believe, but which work, and so condemneth all them which in all points do not fulfil it. that shall do those thing 〈◊〉 shall live in them. 13 Christ 〈◊〉 redeemed us from the curse of the Law, when he was made a curse for us [for it is written, * Cursed is every one that hangs on tre] Deut. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Christ jesus, that we might receive the h Which is the Gospel. promise of the Spirit through faith. 〈◊〉. 9 17. 15 Brethren, i I will use a common example that you may be 〈◊〉 to attribute 〈◊〉 unto God, them to such 〈◊〉, which one man maketh to another. I speak as men do, * Though it be but a man's covenant when it is confirmed (yet) no man doth abrogate it, or k No more is the promise or covenant of God abrogate by the Law, not yet is the Law added to the promise to take any 〈◊〉 away that was super 〈◊〉, or to supply any thing that wanted. addeth any thing thereto. 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promise mises made. He says not, And to the sedes, as (speaking) of many: but, And to thy seed, as of one, which l Which declareth that the jews & 〈◊〉 are both partakers of the promise, because they are joined in Christwaich is 〈◊〉 blessed seed. is Christ. 17 And this I say, that the Law which was four hundredth and thirty years after, can not disannul the covenant that was confirmed afore of God in respect of Christ, that it should make the promise of none 〈◊〉. 18 For if the inheritance (be) of the Law, (it is) no more by the promise, but God gave it unto Abraham by promise. 19 Wherefore then (serveth) the Law? It was added because of the m That sin might appear & 〈◊〉 made more abundant, and so all to be 〈◊〉 up under sin. transgressions, till the seed came unto the which the promise was made: and it was ordained by n Who as minister's 〈◊〉 it to Moses by the authority of Christ. Angels in the hand of a Mediator. 20 Now a Mediator is not ( a To whom Christ 〈◊〉 so lively preached, as if his 〈◊〉 image were set 〈◊〉 your eyes, or else had been crucified among you. Mediator) of o But serveth both for the jews & Gentiles to join them to God. one: but God is p Constant, and always like himself. one, 21 (Is) the Law then 〈◊〉 the promise of God God forbidden: for if 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 had been a Law given which cold have given life, surely righteousness should have been by the Law. 22 But the Scripture hathe* concluded q Both men and all their works. all under sin, that the promise by the faith of jesus Christ should be given to them that believe. 23 But before r The full revelation of things which were hide under the shadows of the Law. faith came, we were keptunder the Law, and shut up unto the faith, which should 〈◊〉 ward be revealed. Rom. 3. 9 24 Wherefore the* Law was our schoolmaster (to bring us) to Christ, that we might be made 〈◊〉 by faith. 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under s Not that the doctrine of the Law isabolished but the condemnotion thereof is 〈◊〉 away by faith. a schoolmaster. 26 For you are all the sons of God by faith, in Christ jesus. 27 * For all you that are t So that Baptism succeedeth Circumcision, and so through Christ both jew and Gentle 〈◊〉 saved. baptised into Christ, Rom. 10 4. have put on Christ. 28 There is neither jew nor Graecian: there is neither bond nor fire: there is neither male nor female: for you are all u As all one man. one in CHRIST JESUS. 29 And if (you be) Christ's, then are you Abraham's Rom. 63. seed, and heirs by promise. CHAP. four 2 He showeth wherefore the ceremonies were ordained. Which being shadows must end when CHRIST the truth cometh. 9 He moveth them by certain exhortations. 22 And confirmeth his argument with a strong Chap. four example or allegory. 1 THen I say, that the a The Church of Israel was under the Law as the pupil subject his tutor, even unto the time of Christ 〈◊〉 he waxed 〈◊〉, & them her 〈◊〉 hip ended. heir as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be Lord of all, 2 But is under b That is, the Law, which before he called a schoolmaster, Chap. 3. 25. tuters and governors, until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so, we when we were children, were in bondage under the c That is, under the Law, which was but an, a b. c in respect of the Gospel. rudiments of the world. 4 But when the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son made of awoman, (and) made d That is, who was subject unto the 〈◊〉. under the Law, 5 That he might redeem them which were the Law, that we * might receive the ado ption of the sons. 6 And because you are sons, God hath sent forth the e For our adoption vnto Christ is sealed by him. Spirit of his Son into your Rom. 8. 13, hearts, which crieth, f He instructeth both jews, and 〈◊〉 to call God their Father in every language, so that none are excepted. Abba, Father. 7 Wherefore, thou art no more g Which mayst not use thy liberty. a servant, but a son: now if (thou be) a son, (thou art) also the heir of God through Christ. 8 But even then, when you h When you received the Gospel, you were 〈◊〉 therefore it is shame for you to refuse liberty and become servants, yea, and seeing the jews desire to be out of their tutle shilling ip. knew not God, you did service unto them, which by i Not in deed, but in opinion. nature are not gods. 9 But now seeing you know God, yea, rather are known of God, how turn k The Galatians, of paynim began to be Christians, but by false apostles were turned backward to begin a new the jewish ceremonies, and so in 〈◊〉 of going for ward toward Christ, they ran backward from him. you again unto impotent and beggarly rudiments, whereunto (as) from the beginning you will be in bondage again? 10 You observe l You observe day, as 〈◊〉 new moons, etc: you observe months as the first and seventh 〈◊〉: you 〈◊〉 times, as Easter, witson: 〈◊〉, the 〈◊〉 of Tabernacles: you 〈◊〉 years as the 〈◊〉, or, year of 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉nies are most pernicious to them which have received the sweet liberty of the Gospel, & thrust them back into 〈◊〉 stitious slavery. days, and months, and times, and years. 11 I am in fear of you, jest I have bestowed on you labour in vain. 12 Be you as m So 〈◊〉 to me, as I am affectioned towards you. I: for I am even as you: brethren, I beseech you: you have not hurt n For I pardon you, if yourepent meat all. 13 And you know, how through o Being in great dangers and afflictions, or without pomp and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. infirmity of the flesh I preached the Gospel unto you at the first. 14 p That is, the troubles & vexacious which God sent to try me While I was among you. And the trial of me which was in my flesh, you despised not, neither abhorred: but you received me as an q For my mininisteries sake. Angel of God, (yea,) as Christ jesus. 15 What was then your felicity? for I bear you record, that if it had been possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes, & have given them to me. 16 Am I therefore be come your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17 They are jealous over you r For they are but ambitious. amiss: yea, they would exclude s They would turneyou from me that you might followethem. you, that you should altogether love them. 18 But it is a good thing to love earnestly always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you, 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again, until CHRIST be t And imprinted so in your hearts, that you 〈◊〉 none other. form in you.: 20 And I would I were with you now, that I might change my voice: for I am in doubt of you. 21 Tell me, you that will be under the Law, do you not hear the Law? 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, * one by a servant, and * one by a free woman. 23 But he which was of the servant, was born after the flesh: and he which was of the free woman, (was born) by promise. 24 By the which things another thing is meant: for these (mothers) u That is 〈◊〉 are the two Testaments the one which is x Agar, and Sina represent the Law: Sara and 〈◊〉 the Gospel: 〈◊〉 the jewish Synagogue, and Isaac the Church of Christ. Agar of mount Sina, which gendereth unto bondage. 25 [For Agar (or) Sina is a mountain in y That is, 〈◊〉 of the land of promise. Arabia, and it answereth to 〈◊〉 which now is] and she is in bondage with her children. 26 But jerusalem, which is “ Or, high and heavenly. above, is free: which is the mother of us all. 27 For it is written, * Rejoice thou z Meaning Sara Gen. 21. 10. barren that bearest no children: break forth, and cryethou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children, than she which hath an husband. 28 * Therefore brethren, were after the manner Gen. 16. 15. of Isaac, children of the promise. Gen. 21. 2. 29 But as than he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that (was born) after the spirit, even so (it is) now. 30 But what says the Scripture? * Put out the servant and her son: for the son of the servant shall not be heir with the son of the free woman. 31 Then brethren, we are no children of the Isa. 54. 1. servant, but of the a For wear in the Church of Christ, which is our mother, and not of the Synagogue which is a servant under the Law. free woman. CHAP. V. 2 He laboureth to draw them away from Circumcision. 17 Rom. 9 8. And showeth them the battle betwixt the spirit and the flesh, and the 〈◊〉 of them both. 1 STand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be () By the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free. not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 * Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if you be a If you join circumcision to the Gospel, as a thing necessary to salvation. circumcised, Christ shall profit, you nothing. 3 For I testify again to every man, which is circumcised, that he is bound to keep the whole Law. Chap. V. 4 You are* abolished from Christ: whosoever Act. 15. 2. are justified by the Law, you are fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit b We live in hop through that Spirit which causeth faith, and which is given to the faithful that we should 〈◊〉 faith and not by the Law obtain 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of glory, which Christ giveth freely. wait for the 1. Cor. 1. 17. hope of righteousness through faith. 6 For in jesus Christ neither Circumcision availeth aniething, neither uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love. 7 You did 〈◊〉 well: who did let you that you did not obey the c Then whatsoever is not the word of God, which here he calleth truth, is very lies. truth? 8 (It is) not the persuasion of him that d Which is God. calleth you. 9 * A little e A little corruption doth destroy the whole doctrine. leaven doth leaven the whole lump. 10 I have trust in you through the Lord, that 1. Cor. 5. 6. you will be none otherwise f That you will 〈◊〉 the word of God purely. minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear (his) condemnation, whosoever he be. 11 And brethren, if I yet preach circumcision why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the g That is the doctrine of the Gospel, which the world ab horrid, as a slanderoous thing, and therewith were offended. slander of the cross abolished. 12 Would to God they were even cut of, which do disquiet you. 13 For brethren, you have been called unto liberty: only use not (your) liberty as an occasion unto the flesh, but by love serve one another 14 For h Meaning the second table. all the Law is fulfilled in one word, which is this, * Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 〈◊〉 you bite and devour one another, take heed jest you be consumed one of another. 16 Then I say, * walk in the Spirit, and you 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 18. shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh. 〈◊〉. 22. 39 17 For the k That is, the natural man 〈◊〉 against the 〈◊〉 of of 〈◊〉. flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and Mar. 12. 31. the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary jam. 2. 8. one to the another, so that you can not Rom. 13. 14. do the same things that you would. 1. Pet 2. 10. i In the man regenerate. 18 And if you be led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. 19 Moreover the works of the flesh are manifest, which are adultery, fornication, uncleanness, wantonness. i If you be 〈◊〉 by the Spirit of 〈◊〉, that which you do, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to God although it be nor be 〈◊〉 fity. 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, debate, emulations, wrath, contentions, seditions, heresies. 21 Envy, murders, drunkenness, glotonnie, & such like, whereof I tell you before, as I also have told you before, that they which do such things, shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. 23 meekness, temperancy: against such there is m For they are under the 〈◊〉, or grace. no Law. 24 For they that are Christ's, n Christ hath 〈◊〉 only remitted their sins, but sanctified tl. 〈◊〉 into 〈◊〉. es of life have crucified the flesh with the affections and the lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the o That being dead to sin & living to God, we may declare the same in holiness and innocency of life. Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. CHAP. VI 1 He exhorteth them to use gentleness toward the weak; 2 And to show their brotherly love and modesty: 6. Also to provide for their ministers. 9 To persever 14 To rejoice in the cross of Christ. 15 To newness of life. 16. And last of ai wisheth to them with the rest of the faithful all prosperity. 1 BRethren, if a man be a Father by reason of his flesh or Satan. fallen by occasion into any fault, you which are spirituail, restore such one with the Spirit of meekness, considering thyself, jest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear you one another's burden, and so b Christ exhorteth in 〈◊〉 places to mutual love, & 〈◊〉 brotherly love is here called the Law of Christ, and his common 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉. n. 13. 14. and. 5. 12. fulfil the Law of Christ. 3 For if any man seem to himself, that he is some, what, when he is c He showeth that man hath nothing of him 〈◊〉 whereof he should 〈◊〉. nothing, he deceiveth 2. 〈◊〉. 1. 12. himself in his imagination. Wherein he may rejoice 〈◊〉 me, but not before God. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have d For his rejoicing is a 〈◊〉 of a good conscience. rejoicing in himself only and not in another. 5 * For every man shall bear his own burden 6 Let him that is taught in the word, make him that hath taught him, partaker of all (his) e For it were a shame not to provide for their corporal necessities which feed our souls with the heavenly things. * goods. 7 Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for 1. Cor. 5 8. whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also 1. 〈◊〉. 9 7. reap. 8 For he that f He proveth that the ministers must be nowrished: for if men only provide for worldly things 〈◊〉 out respect of the life everlasting, than they procure to themselves death, and mock God, who hath given them his ministers 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them heavenly thing. 2. Thes. 3. 13. soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the Spirit, shall of the spirit reap life everlasting. 9 * Let us not therefore bewearie of well doing: for in due season we shall g The fruit which God hath promised reap, if we faint not, 10 While we have therefore time, let us do good unto all men, but specially unto them, which are of the household of, faith. 11 ¶ Ye se how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a fair show h By the outward ceremonies. in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised, only because they would not suffer persecution for the i That is, for prea 〈◊〉 Christ 〈◊〉 cross of Christ. 13 For they themselves which are circumcised, keep not the Law, but desire to have you circumcised, that they might rejoice k That they have made you jews. in your flesh. 14 But God forbidden that I should rejoice, but in the cross of our Lord jesus Christ, whereby the l By the 〈◊〉 he means all ou ward pom pe, 〈◊〉 & things, which please men's fantasies. world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For in Christ jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new m Which is rege nerate by faith. creature. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace (shall) be upon them, and mercy, Rom. 2. 19 n That is, upon the jews, as. upon the Israel of God. 17 From hence forth let no man o Let no man trouble my preaching from hence forth: for my marks are witnesses how valiantly I have fought. put me to business: for I bear in my body the p Which 〈◊〉 odious to the world, but glorious before God. marks of the Lord jesus. 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with your spirit, Amen. Unto the Galathians written from Rome. THE EPISTLE OF Paul to the Ephesians. THE ARGUMENT. WHile Paul was prisoner at Rome, there entered in among the Ephesians false teachers, who corrupted the true doctrine which he had taught them, by reason whereof he written this Epistle to confirm them in that thing, which they had learned of him. And first after his salutation, he assureth them of salvation, because they were thereunto predestinate by the free election of God, before they were born, and sealed up to this eternal life by the holy Ghost, given unto them by the Gospel, the knowledge of the which mystery he prayeth God to confirm toward them. And to the intent they should not glory in themselves, he showeth them their extreme misery, wherein they were plonged before they knew Christ, as people without God, Gentiles to whom the promises were not made, and yet by the free mercy of God in Christ jesus, they were saved, and he appointed to be their Apostle, as of all other Gentiles: therefore he desireth God to lighten the Ephesians hearts with the perfit understanding of his Son, and exhorteth thence like wise to be mindful of so great benefits, neither to be moved with the false apostles, which seek to overthrow their faith, and tread under foot the Gospel, which was not preached to them, as by chance or fortune, but according to the eternal counsel of God: who by this means preserveth only his Church. Therefore the Apostle commends his ministery, forasmuch as God thereby reigneth among men, and causeth it to bring forth most plentiful fruits, as innocenty, holiness, with all such offices appertaining to godliness. Last of all, he declareth not only in general what aught to be the life of the Christians, but also showeth particularly, what things concern every man's vocation. CHAP. I After his salutation, 4 He showeth that the chief cause of their salvation standeth in the free election of God through Christ. 16 He declareth his good will toward them giving thanks and praying God for their faith. 21 The majesty of Christ. 1 PAul an Apostle of jesus Christ, by the will of God, to the * Saints, which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ jesus: 2 Grace (be) with you and peace from God our Father, & (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 3 * Blessed (be) God even the Father of our Lords jesus Christ, which hath blessed us with all a As with the knowledge of God in Christ, with faith, hope, charity & other gifts. spiritual blessing in heavenly “ Or, places. things in Christ, 4 * As he hath b This election to life everlasting can never 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ged: but in temporal offices, which God hath appointed for a certain space, when the term is expired, he changeth his election, as we see in Saul and judas. 〈◊〉 us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we * should be 1. Cor. 1. 2. c When Christ's justice is imputed ours. holy, and without blame before him in love: 5 Who hath predestinate us, to be d Whereas we were not the 〈◊〉 children he received us by grace, and made us his children. adopted 2. Cor. 1. 3. through jesus Christ unto himself, according 1. Pet. 1. 3 to the good pleasure of his will, 2. Tim. 1. 9 6 To the e The principal end of our election is to praise and glorify the grace of God. praise of the glory of his grace, where with he hath made us accepted in (his) beloved, 7 By whom we have redemption through Colos. 1. 22. his blood, (even) the forgiveness of sins, according to his rich grace: 8 Whereby he hath been abundant toward us in all wisdom and understanding, 9 And hath opened unto us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he had purposed f That is, in Christ. in him, 10 That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times he might gather together in one g By this he meaneth the whole body of the Church, which he divideth into them, which are in heaven, and them which are in earth: also the faithful which remain in earth, stand of the jews and the Gentiles. all things, both which are in heaven and which are in earth, (even) in Christ: 11 In whom also we are choose when we were predestinate according to the purpose of him, which worketh all things after the of his own wil 12 That h To wit, the jews. we, which first trusted in Christ, should be unto the praise of his glory: 13 In whom also you (have trusted) after that you herded the word of truth, (even) the Gospel of your salvation, where in also after that you believed, you were sealed with the holy Spi rit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance, i Though we be redeemed from the bondage of sin by the death of Christ, until the redemption of the possession purchas said unto the praise of his glory. 15 Therefore also after that I herded of the faith Rome 6. 22, 〈◊〉 we hope for this second 〈◊〉 which 〈◊〉 be when we shall possess our inhe ritance in the heavens, whereof we have the holy Ghost for a gage, as Chap. 4. 30. which you have in the Lord jesus, and love toward all the Saints, 16 I cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers. 17 That the God of our Lord jesus Christ the Father of glory, might give unto you the Spirit of wisdom, and revelation through the knowledge of k Of Christ. him, 18 That the eyes of your understanding may be lightened that you may know what the hope is of his calling, and what the riches of his glorious inheritance (is) in the Saints. 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us, which believe, * according to the working of his mighty power. 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, & l Made him Go vernour of all things both in heaven and in'earthe: so that Christ's body is now only there or elsit should not be a true body and his ascension should be but a fantastical thing and only imagined. set him at his right hand in the heavenly (places,) 21 far above all principality, and power, & Col. 2. 12. might, and domination, and every Name, Chap. 3. 7. that is named, not in this world only, but Psal. 8. 8. also in that that is to come. Ebr. 2. 8. 22 * And hath made all things subject under his feet, and hath appointed him over all things (to be) the head to the Church. 23 Which is his body, (even) the m This is the great- love of Christ toward his Church that he counteth not himself perfect without us which are his members: & therefore 〈◊〉 Church is also Christ, as. fullness of him that filleth all in all things. CHAP. II 5 To magnify the grace of Christ, which is the only cause of salvation. two He showeth them what manner 1. Cor. 12. 12. of people they 〈◊〉 before their conversion. 18 And what they are now in Christ. 1 ANd * you (hath he quickened, t) hat were Col. 2. 13. dead in trespasses and sins. 2 Wherein, in time past you walked, according to the course of this world, and after †the† †*† a Chap. 6. 12. prince that ruleth in the air, (even) the spirit, 〈◊〉 Meaning Satan that now worketh in the children of disobedience. 3 Among whom we also had our conversation in time past, in the lusts of our flesh in fulfilling the will of the 〈◊〉, & of the mind, and were b Not by creation, but by Adam's 〈◊〉, & so by 〈◊〉. by nature the children of wrath, as well as others. 4 But God which is rich in mercy, through his great love wherewith he loved 〈◊〉. 5 Even when we were dead by sins, hath quickened us c Both jew & Gentil. together “ Or, with Christ. in Christ, (by who senior) grace you are saved. 6 And hath d We that are the members are raised up 〈◊〉 death and reign without head christ in heaven by faith. raised usup together, and made us sit together in the heavenly (places) in Christ jesus. 7 That he might show in the age to come the exceeding riches of his grace, through his kindness toward us in Christ jesus. 8 For by grace are you saved through faith, and that not of yourselves: it (is) the gift of God. 9 Not of works, jest any man should boast himself. 10 For we are e Here he means, as concerning grace, and not by nature. his workmanship created in Christ jesus unto good works, which God hath ordained, that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore f He showeth here that the further the Gentiles were of from the grace of God the greater debtors they are now to the 〈◊〉 remember that you being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, (and) called * 〈◊〉 of them, which are called circumcision in the flesh, made with hands, 1. Sam. 17. 26. 12 That you were, (I say,) at that time without Eze. 44 7. Christ, and were aliantes from the common Rom. 9 4. wealth of Israel, and were * stranger's from the g It was but one covenant, but because it was divers times confirmed: and established, 〈◊〉 here he calleth them Covenants. covenants of promise, and had no h Whereno promesis, there is no hope: hope, & (were) “ Or, 〈◊〉. without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ JESUS, you which once were far of, are made near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace, which hath made of both one, and hath broken the i That is, the cause of the division that was 〈◊〉 ne the jews & the Gentiles. stop of the partition brickwall, 15 In abrogating through his k For in Christ 〈◊〉 all things were accomplished, which were prefigurate in the Law. flesh the hatred, (that is) the Law of commandments (which standeth) in ordinances, for to make of twain one new man in himself, (so) making peace, 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one l For of the jews and the Gentiles he made one flock. body by (his) “ Or, death. cross, and slay hatred thereby, 17 And came, & preached peace to you which were a far of, and to them that were near. 18 * For through him we both have an entrance unto the Father by one Spirit. Rom. 5. 2. 19 Now therefore you are no more strangers and forenes: but citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God, 20 And are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone, 21 In whom all the building coupled together, groweth unto an holy Temple in the Lord, 22 In whom you also are built together to be the habitation of God by the Spirit. CHAP. III 1 He showeth the cause of his imprisonment: 13 Desires them not to faint because of his trouble, 14 And prayeth God to make them steadfast in his Spirit. 1 FOr this cause, I Paul (am) the a He rejoiceth in that he suffered imprisonment for the maintenance of Christ's glory. prisoner of jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If you have herded of the b Which was his 〈◊〉 to preach unto the 〈◊〉. dispensation of the grace of GOD, which is given me to you ward, 3 (That is,) that (God) by revelation hath showed this mystery unto me [as I written c That is, in the first chap of this Epistle, ver. 9 above in few words, 4 Whereby when you read, you may know mine understanding in the mystery of Christ] 5 Which in other ages was d Although the fathers, and the Prophets had revelations certain, yet it was not in comparison of that 〈◊〉 which was showed when the Gentiles were called: neither 〈◊〉 was the time, 〈◊〉 the manner known. not opened unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy Apostles and Prophets by the Spirit, 6 That the Gentiles should be inheritors also, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the Gospel, 7 Whereof I am made a minister by the gift of the grace of God given unto me* through Chap. 1 19 the working of his power. 8 * Even unto me the lest of all Saints is this 1. Cor. 15 9 grace given, that I should preach among the * Gentiles the unsearchable riches of 〈◊〉. 1. 16. Christ, 9 And to make clear unto all men what the fellowship of the * mystery is, which from the beginning of the world hath been hide in Rom. 16. 25. God, who hath created all things by jesus Col. 1. 26. Christ, 2. Timo. 1. 10. 10 To the intent, that now unto e The Angels. principalities Tit. 1. 2. and powers in heavenly (places) might be 1. Pet. 1. 20. known f The Church being gathered of so many kinds of people, is an example, or a glass for the An gels to behold the wisdom of God in who hath turned their particular discords in to an universal concord, and of the 〈◊〉 of bondage, hath made the Church of 〈◊〉 doom. by the Church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose, which he wrought in Christ jesus our Lord 12 By whom we have boldness and entrance with confidence, by faith in him. 13 Wherefore I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for your sakes, which is your glory. 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord jesus Christ, 15 [Of whom is named the whole g He that is not of the body of Christ, is in death. family in h The faithful which 〈◊〉 before Christ 〈◊〉, were adopted by him, and make one family with the Saints which yet remain a live. heaven and in earth] 16 That he might grant you according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man, 17 That Christ may devil in your i For we confess that, which we believe. hearts by faith, that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all Saints, what is the k All perfection on every side is in him. breadth, & length, & depth, and height: 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that you may be filled with all l That all the graces of God may abound in you. fullness of God. 20 * Unto him therefore that is able to do exceeding Rom. 16. 25. abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that in m In that we feel Christ in us. us, 21 (Be) praise in the Church by Christ jesus, throughout all generations for ever, Amen, CHAP. four He exhorteth themunto meekness, long suffering, unto love and peace, 3 Every one to serve and edify another with the gift that God hath given him, 14 To beware of strange doctrine. 22 To lay aside the old conversation of greedy lusts, and to walk in a new life. 1 I * Therefore, being prisoner in the a For the Lords cause. Lord, Philip. 1. 27. pray you that you walk worthy of the Col. 1. 10. vocation whereunto you are called, 1. Thess. 2. 12. 2 With all humbleness of mind, and meekness, with long suffering, supporting one another through love, 3 endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There (is) b 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 you sepa rate a sunder. one body, and one c So that you can not descent one from another, seeing the Spirit, 〈◊〉 joineth you in one body 〈◊〉 not descent from himself. Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your vocation. 5 (There is) one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, Mal. 2. 10. 6 * One God and Father of all, which is d In power. above all, and e By his providence. through all, & in you all. 7 * But unto every one of us is given grace, Rom. 12. 3. according to the measure of the f Which he giveth us. gift of 1. Cor. 12. 〈◊〉. Christ. 8 Wherefore he says, * When he ascended 2. Cor. 10 13. up on high, he g The Messiah came down from heaven into the earth, to 〈◊〉 over Satan death and sin, & led them as prisoners and 〈◊〉 which before were 〈◊〉, and kept all in 〈◊〉: which victory he gate & also gave it 〈◊〉 most precious gift to his Church 1 Cor. 12. 27. led captivity captive, and gave Psal 〈◊〉. 19 gifts unto men. 9 [Now, in that he ascended, what is it but that he had also descended first into the lovest parts of the earth? 10 He that descended, is even the same that ascended, far above all heavens, that he might fill h With his gifts and benefits. all things] 11 * He therefore gave some (to be) Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangelists and some Pastors, and Teachers. 12 For the i To restore that which was out of order. gathering together of the Saints for the work of the ministery, k That the body of Christ might be perfect. (and) for the edification of the body of Christ. 13 Till we all meet together [in the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God) unto a l That we may be of a rip Christian age & come to the full measure of that knowledge which we shall have of Christ. perfit man, and unto the measure of the age of the fullness of Christ. 14 That we hence forth be no more children, wavering and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the deceit of men, and with craftiness, whereby the lay in wait to deceive. 15 But let us follow the truth in love, and in all things grow up into him, which is the m Christ being head of his Church, 〈◊〉 his membres and 〈◊〉 them 〈◊〉 there by joints, so 〈◊〉 even 〈◊〉 hath his just 〈◊〉 of food, that at length the body may grow up to perfect. on. head, (that is) Christ. 16 By whom all the body being coupled and knit together by every joint, for the furniture (thereof) [according to the effectual power, (which is) in the measure of every part] receiveth increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love. 17 This I say therefore and testify in the Lord, that you henceforth walk not as * other Gentiles walk, in vanity of their n Man not regenerate hath his mind, 〈◊〉 ding and heart corrupt. mind. 18 Having their cogitation darkened, & being strangers from the life of o By the which God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the p The hardness of heart is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of ignorance. hardness of their heart: 19 Which being “ Or without remorse of 〈◊〉ence. passed * feeling have given themselves unto 〈◊〉, to work all uncleanness, (even) with greediness. 20 But you have not so learned Christ. 1. Tim. 4. 2. 21 If so be you have herded him, and have been taught by him, as the q As they are taught which truly know Christ. truth is in jesus. 22 (That is,) * that you cast of, concerning the Col. 3. 12. conversation in time past, the r That is, all the natural corruption that is 〈◊〉. old man, which is corrupt through deceivable lusts. 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. 24 * And put on the new man, which s Which is created according to the image of God after God is created in righteousness, and true holiness, Rom. 6. 4: Col. 3. 8. 25 * Wherefore cast of lying, and speak every Ebr. 〈◊〉. 2. man truth unto his neighbour: for we 1. Pet. 21. and 4. 2. are members one of another. zacha. 8. 16. 26 * Be t If so be that you be angry, so moderate your affection that it 〈◊〉 not out into an evil work, but be soon appeased Chap. 5. 3. angry, but sin not: let not the sun go down upon you wrath. 27 * neither give place to the devil. Psal. 4. 5. 28 Let him that stolen, steal no more: but let jam. 4. 7. him rather labour and work with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give unto him that needeth. 29 * Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth: but that which is good, to the use of edifying, that it may minister u And 'cause them to profit in godliness. grace unto the hearers. Col. 4. 6. 30 And x So to be 〈◊〉 yourselves that the holy Ghost may willingly dwell in you, and give him no occasion to 〈◊〉 for sorrow by your abusing of God's graces. grieve not the holy Spirit of God by whom you are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and anger, and wrath, crying, and evil speaking be put away from you with all maliciousness. 32 * Be you courteous one to another, and tender hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake forgave you. CHAP. V. Col. 3. 19 2 He exhorteth them unto love. 3 Warneth them to beware of uncleanness, covetousness, foolish talking, and false doctrine. 17 To be circumspect. 18 To avoid drunkenness. 19 To rejoice and to be thankful toward God 21 To submit themselves one to another. 22 He entreateth of corporal marriage and of the spiritual betwixt Christ and his Church. 1 BE you therefore followers of God, as dear john. 13. 24. & 〈◊〉 12 children, 1. john. 3. 23. 2 * And walk in love, even as Christ, hath loved us, and hath given himself for us, (to be) an offering and a sacrifice of a sweet a Alluding to the perfumes & incensing in the Law. Mar. 7. 21. smelling savour to God. Chap. 4. 〈◊〉. 3 * But fornication, and all uncleanness, or coveto Col. 3. 5. usnes, let it not be once named among you 2. Thes. 2. 17. as it becometh Saintes. 4 neither filthiness, neither foolish talking, neither b Which is either vain, or else by example and evil speaking may 〈◊〉 your neighbour: for other wise there be 〈◊〉 examples in the Scriptures of pleasant 〈◊〉, which is also godly as. jesting, which are thing not comely, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no whoremonger, neither unclean person, nor covetous person, which is c Because he thinketh that his life standeth in his 〈◊〉. an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ, & of God. 6 * Let no d Ether in excusing sin, or in 〈◊〉 at the 〈◊〉, and judgements of God man deceive you with vain words: 1. King. 18 27. for such things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not therefore companions with them. Mat. 24 4. 8 For you were once darkness, but are now 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 5. light in the Lord: walk as e Seeing God hath adopted your for his that you should be holy. children of light. Luk. 21 8. 9 [For the fruit of the Spirit (is) in all goodness, a Thess. 2. 3. and righteousness, and truth] 10 Approving that which is pleasing to the Lord 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but even f And make them known by your honest & godly life. reprove them rather. 12 For it is shame even to speak of the things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things when they are reproved of the g The word of God discovereth the vices which were hide before. light, are manifest: for it is light, that maketh all things manifest. 14 Wherefore he says, h God thus speaketh by his servants to draw the infideles from their blindness. A wake thou that sleepest, and stand up from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 Take heed therefore that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as * wise. Colos. 4. 5. 16 i Selling all worldly pleasures to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Redeeming the time: for the k In these perilous days and craft of the adversaries, take heed how to buy again the occasions of godliness which the world hath taken from you. days, are evil. 17 * Wherefore, be you not unwise, but understand Rom. 12. 2. what the will of the Lord is. 〈◊〉. These 4 3, 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess: but be fulfilled with the Spirit. 19 Speaking unto yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing, and making melody to the Lord in your l And not only with 〈◊〉. hearts. 20 Giving thanks 〈◊〉 for all things unto God even the Father, in the Name of our " Or, 〈◊〉 of prai se & thankesgivig Lord jesus Christ. 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the m Except our 〈◊〉, be joined, and 〈◊〉 in God, it is not to be esteemed. fear of God. Col. 3. 18. 22 ¶ * wives, submit yourselves unto your Tit. 2. 5. husbands, as unto the Lord 1. 〈◊〉. 3. 1. 23 * For the husband is the wives head, even 1. Cor. 11. 3. as Christ is the head of the Church, and the same is the saviour of (his) n The Church: so the husband ought to nourish, govern and 〈◊〉 his wife from 〈◊〉. body. 24 Therefore as the Church is in subjection to Christ, even so (let) the wives (be) to their husbands in every thing, 25 ¶ * Husbands', love your wives, even as Christ loved the Church, and gave himself for it. Col 3. 19 26 That he might sanctify it and cleanse it by the o Baptism is a token that God hath 〈◊〉 the Church to himself, & made it holy by his word: that is his promise offer justification, and sanctification in Christ. washing of water through the word. 27 That he might make it unto himself a glorious Church, not having p Because it is covered & 〈◊〉 with Christ's 〈◊〉 ce and holiness. spot or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and without blame. 28 So aught men to love their wives, as their own bodies: he that loveth his wife, loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord (doth) the Church. 30 For we are members of his body, q This our conjunction with Christ must be considered as Christ is the husband & we the wife, which are not only joined to him by nature, but also by the communion of substance through the holy Ghost and by faith: the seal and testimony there of is the Supper of the Lord of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 * For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they twain shallbe one flesh. 32 This is a great secret, but I speak concerning Christ, and concerning the Church. * Gen. 2. 24. 33 Therefore every one of you, (do you so:) let * Matt. 19 〈◊〉. every one love his wife, even as himself, & * Mar. 10 7. (let) the wife (see) that she fear her husband. * 1. Cor. 6. 16. CHAP. VI 1 How children should behave themselves toward their fathers and mothers. 4 Likewise parents toward their children. 5 Servants toward their masters. 9 Masters toward their servants 13 An exhortation to the spiritual battle and what weapons the Christians should fight with all. 1 CHildren, * obey your parents in the Lord Colos. 3. 10. for this is right. 2 * Honour thy father and mother [which is Exod. 20. 12. the first commandment with a This is the first commandment of the second table and hath the promise with 〈◊〉. promise] Deut. 5. 16. 3 That it may be well with thee, and that thou Eccle. 3. 10. mayst live long on earth. Mat. 15. 4. 4 And you, fathers, provoke not your children Mat. 7. 10. to b By austerity wrath: but bring them up in c That they be not brought up in 〈◊〉 but in the fear of the Lord instruction and information of the Lord 5 * Servants, be obedient unto them that are (your) masters, d Which have dominion 〈◊〉 your bodies, but not over the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 according to the flesh, with Col. 3. 22. fear & trembling in singleness of your hearts Tit. 2. 9 as unto Christ. 1. Pet. 2. 8. 6 Not with service to the eye, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. 7 With good will serving the Lord, and not men. 8 And know you that whatsoever good thing any man doth, that same shall he receive of the Lord, whether (he be) bond or fire. 9 And you masters, do the same things unto them, putting away threatening: and know that even “ Or both yours and their 〈◊〉 your master also is in heaven, neither 〈◊〉. 10. 17. * e 〈◊〉 her he be servant or 〈◊〉 respect of person with him. 2 Cl ro. 19 7. 10 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord job 4 19 is there and in the power of his might. Wisdo. 6. 8. 11 Put on the “ Or comples harness. whole armour of God, that you 〈◊〉. 35 〈◊〉. may be able to stand against the assauts of Act 10 〈◊〉. the devil. Rom. 2. 11. 12 For we wrestle not against f The 〈◊〉 full have not 〈◊〉 to strive 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and them 〈◊〉 but 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 mie, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: for he is 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉 so that we can not teach him, but he must be 〈◊〉 by God's peace. flesh and blood, Gal. 2. 6. but against * principalities, against powers, Col. 3. 25. (〈◊〉) against the wordly governors, (the 1. Pet. 1. 1. 17. princes of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickednesses, (which are) in the high places. 13 For this cause take unto you the whole armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, & having finished all things, stand fast. 14 Stand therefore, & your loins gird about with verity, and having on the breast plate of righteousness. 15 And your feet shod with the h That you may be ready to suffer all things for the Gospel. preparation of the Gospel of peace. 16 Above all, take the shield of faith, wherewith you may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 * And take the helmet of i The salvation purchased by jesus Christ. salvation, and Chap. 2. 1. the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. g innocency and 〈◊〉 life. 18 And pray alwaise with all manner prayer and supplication in the Spirit: and * watch thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all Saints. 19 * And for me, that utterance may be given Isa. 59 17. unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly 1. These 5. 9 to publish the secret of the Gospel. 20 Whereof I am the ambassador in bonds, Col. 4. 3. that therein I may speak boldly, as I aught 2. Thess. 3. 〈◊〉. to speak. 21 ¶ But that you may also know mine affairs (and) what I do, 〈◊〉 chicus (my) dear brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall show you of all things. 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that you might know mine affairs and that you might comfort your hearts. 23 Peace (be) with the brethren, and love with faith from God the Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 24 Grace (be) with all them which love our Lord jesus Christ, to (their) k Or to be 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉, that is, to have 〈◊〉 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 which is the end of this grace. immortality. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians, (and sent) by Tychicus. THE EPISTLE OF Paul to the Philippians. THE ARGUMENT. PAul being warned by the holy Ghost to go to Macedonia, planted first a Church at Philippi a city of thesame country: but 〈◊〉 his charge was to preach the Gospel universally to all the Gentiles, he travailed from place to place 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he was taken prisoner at Rome, whereof the Philippians, being 〈◊〉, sent their minister 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 with 〈◊〉 unto him: who declaring him the state of the Church caused him to writ this Epistle, wherein he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that they 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 against the false apostles, putting 〈◊〉 in mind of his good will toward 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 that his 〈◊〉 make them not to shrink: for the Gospel thereby was consirmed and not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 he desireth them to 〈◊〉 ambition, and to embrace modesty, promising to sand Timotheus unto 〈◊〉, who 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in matters more amply: yea, and that he him 〈◊〉 would also come unto them, adding 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cause of 〈◊〉 ministers so long abode. And because there were no greater enemies to the cross then the false 〈◊〉, he confuteth their false doctrine, by 〈◊〉 only Christ to be the end of all true religion, with whom we have all thing, and without whom we have nothing, so that his death is our life, and hisresurrection our 〈◊〉. After this 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 both particular and general with 〈◊〉 of hisaffection toward them and thankful accepting of their 〈◊〉. CHAP. I 1 S. Paul discovereth his heart toward them. 3 By his thanks giving. 4 Prayers. 8 And wishes for their 〈◊〉, and salvation. 7. 12. 20 He 〈◊〉 the fruit of his cross. 15. 27. And 〈◊〉 them to unity 28 And 〈◊〉. 1 PAul and Timotheus the servants of jesus Christ, to all the Saints in Christ 〈◊〉 which are at Philippi, with the a 〈◊〉 bishops here he means 〈◊〉 that had charge of the word & governing, as pastors doctors, elders: by 〈◊〉, such as had charge of the poor and sick. Bishops, and Deacons: 2 Grace (be) with you, & peace from God our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 3 * I thank my God (having) you in perfect memory. 4 [Alwaise in all my prayers for all you, praying with gladness] 5 Because of the b With other Churches. fellowship which you have 1. Thes. 1. 2. in the Gospel, from the c That you received the Gospel. first day unto now. 6 And I am persuaded of this same thing that he that hath begun (this) good work in you, will perform it until the d When you shall receive the crown of 〈◊〉. day of jesus Christ. 7 As it becometh me so to judge of you all becausel have you in remembrance e It was a sure token of their love, that they did help him by all means possible, 〈◊〉 he was absent, & in prison, even as if they had been prisoners with bym. that both in my bands, and in (my) defence, and confirmation of the Gospel you all were partakers of my f Of this peculiar 〈◊〉 to suffer for Christ's sake. grace. 8 For God is my record, how I long after you all from the very heart rote in jesus Christ. 9 And this I pray, that your love may abunde, yet more and more in knowledge, and in all judgement. 10 That you may discern things that “ Or, are 〈◊〉 differ (one from another,) that you may be pure, and g That you so in crease in godliness that not one lie you can put difference between good and evil: but also that you profit more and more without 〈◊〉 back, or standing in a stay. with out offence, until the day of Christ. 11 Filled with the fruits of h Righteousness is the tre, good works the fruit. righteousness which are by jesus Christ unto the glory and praise of God. 12 ¶ I would you understood, brethren, that the things which (have come) unto me, are turned rather to the furthering of the Gospel. 13 So that my bands in i Which I sustei ne for Christ's cause. Christ are famous throughout all the k That is, in the court or Palais of the 〈◊〉 Nero. judgement hall, and in all other (places.) 14 In so much that many of the brethren in the Lord are boldened through my bands, and dare more frankly speak the l Or, profess the Gospel, considering my constancy word. 15 Some preach Christ even through envy and strife, and some also of good wil 16 The one part preacheth Christ of contention (and) not m But with a corrupt mind. purely, supposing to add more affliction to my bands. 17 But the others of love, knowing that I “ Or, lie in bands am set for the defence of the Gospel. 18 What then? yet Christ is preached all manner ways, whether (it) n Their pretence was to preach Christ, and there fore their doctrine was true: but they wereful of ambition and envy thinking to deface Paul and prefer themselves. (be) under a pretence, of sincerely: and I therein joy: yea, and will joy. 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and by the help of the Spirit of jesus Christ. 20 As I heartily look for, and hope, that in nothing I shallbe ashamed, but that with all confidence, as all ways, so now Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether (it be) by life or by death. 21 For Christ (is) to me both in life, and in death advantage. 22 And whether to o To live in the 〈◊〉 his to live in this 〈◊〉 body till we be called to live everlastingly: but to live according to the 〈◊〉 or to be in the flesh, signify, to be destitute of the Spi rit and to be 〈◊〉 ged in the filthy concupiscences of the flesh. live in the flesh (were) profitable for me, and what to chose I know not. 23 For I am greatly in doubt on both sides, desire to be loosed and to be with Christ, which is best of all. 24 Nevertheless, to abide in the “ Or, body. flesh (is) more needful for you. Ephes. 4. 1. 25 And this am I sure of, that I shall abide, and Col. 1. 10. with you all continued, for your furtherance 1. Thes. 2. 12. and joy of (your) faith. 26 That you may more abundantly rejoice in jesus Christ for me, by my coming to you again. 27 * Only let your conversation be, as it becometh the Gospel of Christ, that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your matters that you “ Or, stand. continued in one Spi rite, (and) in one mind fighting together through the faith of the 〈◊〉. 28 And in nothing fear your adversaries, which is to them a p The more the tyrant's rage against the Gospel the more manifestly they declare that they run to their own destruction: and 〈◊〉 constant perseverance for Christ's sake is an evident sign of salvation. token of 〈◊〉, and to you of salvation, and q God showeth by this means of bearing the cross who are his, and who are not. that of God. 29 For unto you it is given “ Or, Christ's cause. for Christ, that not only you should believe in him, but also suffer for his sake. 30 Having the same fight, which you saw in me, and now hear (to be) in me. CHAP. II 3 He exhorteth them above all things to humility, whereby pure doctrine is chief maintained. 19 Promising that he and Timotheus will speedily come unto them. 27 And excuseth the long tarrying of Epaphroditus. 1 IF (there be) therefore any a If you so love me that you desire my comfort. consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any compassion and mercy, 2 Fulfil my joy, that you be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and of b From the consent of Wills and minds he proceedeth to the agreement in 〈◊〉, that there might be full and perfect concord. one judgement. 3 That nothing (be done) through contention or vain glory, but that in meekness of mind * every man esteem other better than himself. 4 Look not every man on his own things, Nom. 12. 10. but every man also on the things of other Mat. 20. 〈◊〉. men. 5 Let the same mind be in you that was even in Christ jesus. 6 Who c If Christ being very God equal with the Father laid aside his glory, and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, because a servant, and willingly submitted himself to most shameful death, shall which are nothing but vile slaves, through arrogancy 〈◊〉 down our 〈◊〉, and prefer ourselves? being in the form of God, thought it no d For he that was God, should have done none injury to the Godhead. robbery to be equal with God. 7 * But he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the e The poor and weak nature of man. form of a servant, and was made like unto men, and was found in f He was seen and herded of men, so that his behaviour and person declared that he 〈◊〉 as a miserable man. shape as a man. 8 * He humbled himself, and become obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross. 9 Wherefore God hath also highly exalted Ebr. 2. 9 him, and given him a Name above every name. 10 * That at the Name of jesus should every g Worship, and be subject to him knee bow (both) of things in heaven and Rome, 14. 11. things in earth, and things under the earth. Isa, 45. 23. 11 * And that every tongue should confess john. 13. 13. that jesus Christ (is) the Lord, unto the glory I Cor. 8. 6. and 〈◊〉. 3. of God the Father. 12 Wherefore my beloved, as you have alwaise obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in mine absence, (so) h Run forward in that race of righteousness, wherein God hath 〈◊〉 placed you through jesus Christ and conducted you his children by his Spirit to walk in good works and so to make your vocation sure. make an end of your own salvation with i 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 make your careful and 〈◊〉. fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you, both the will and the deed, (even) of (his) k Which is 〈◊〉 fregrace. good 1. Pet. 4. 9 pleasure. 14 Do all things without * murmuring and reasonings. Mat. 5. 19 15 That you may be blameless, and pure, (and) the sons of God without rebuke in the mids of a naughty and crooked nation among whom you shine as*lightss in the world. 16 l As they which in the night 〈◊〉 forth a candle to give light to others. Holding forth the m The Gospel. word of life, that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither have laboured in vain. 17 Yea, and though I be n The word signifieth to power out as the drink 〈◊〉 was powered on the sacrifice. offered up upon the sacrifice, and service o To confirm you in your faith Act. 16. 1. of your faith, I am glad, and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same cause also be you glad, and rejoice with me. 19 And I trust in the Lord jesus, to sand * Timon theus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know you state. 20 For I have no man like minded, who will faithfully care for your matters. 21 * For all p They rather sought 〈◊〉 by their preaching 〈◊〉 God's glory seek their own, (and) not that which is jesus Christ's. 22 But you know the proof of him, that as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the 〈◊〉. 23 Him therefore I hope to sand assoon as I know how it will go with me. 24 And trust in the Lord, that I also myself shall 1. Cor. 10. 24. come shortly. 25 But I supposed it necessary to sand (my) brother Epaphroditus unto you, my companion in labour, and fellow soldier, even your messenger, and he that ministered unto me such things as I wanted. 26 For he longed after all you, and was full of heaviness, because you had herded, that he had been sick. 27 And no doubt he was sick, very near unto death: but God had mercy on him, and not on him only, but on me also, jest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I sent him therefore the more diligently, that when you should see him again, you might rejoice, and I might be the less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and make much of such. 30 Because that for q He calleth it here the work of Christ to visit Christ who was bond in the per son of Paul, and was in need of necessaries. the work of Christ he r He 〈◊〉 them which hazard their life to relieve the priso ners of Christ. was near unto death, and regarded not his life, to fulfil that service which was lacking on your part toward me. CHAP. III 2 He warneth them to beware of false teachers. 3 Against 〈◊〉 he setteth Christ. 4 Likewise himself. 9 And his doctrine. 12 And reproveth man's own righteousness. 1 Moreover, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. It grieveth me not to writ a Which you have often hard of me. the same things to you, and for you it is a sure thing. 2 Beware of b Which bark against the true doctrine to fill their bellies. dogs: beware of evil workers: beware of the c The false 〈◊〉 gloried in their circumcision, whereunto Saint Paul here alludeth calling them concision, which is cutting of and tearing 〈◊〉 sunder of the Church. concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ jesus, and have no confidence d In outward things. in the flesh: 4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, much more I: 5 Circumcised the eight day, of the kindred of 〈◊〉. Cor. 11. 22. Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, * an Hebrew Act. 23. 6. of the hebrews, * by the “ Or, profession law a Pharisee. 6 Concerning zeal, I persecuted the Church: touching the righteousness which is in the Law, I was unrebukable. 7 But the things that were vantage unto me, the same I counted loss for Christ's sake. 8 Yea, doubtless I think all things but loss for the excellent knowledge sake of Christ jesus my Lord, for whom I have counted all things loss, and do judge (them) to be dung, that I might win Christ. 9 And might be e As one grafted in him 〈◊〉 faith found in him, (that is,) not having mine own righteousness, which is of the Law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, (even) the righteousness which is of God through faith. 10 That I may know him, and the virtue of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his afflictions, and be made conformable unto his death. 11 If by any means I might attain unto the f That is, to life 〈◊〉 lasting. resurrection of the dead: 12 g Or have now taken full possession thereof, not that he doubted to attain unto it, but because he would declare the excellency thereof. Not as though I had already attained (to it,) either were already perfect: but I follow, if that I may comprehend (that) for whose sake also I am h We can run no further 〈◊〉 God 〈◊〉 us strength and showeth us the way comprehended of Christ jesus. 13 Brethren, I count not myself, that I have attained (to it,) but one thing (I do:) I forget that which is behind, and endeavour myself unto that which is before. 14 And follow hard toward the i That is, to obtain the crown of glory in the heavens. mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ jesus. 15 Let us therefore as many as k Or, have more profited than others. be l This perfection standeth inforsa king sin, and to be renewed through faith by him which is only 〈◊〉. perfect, be thus minded: and if you be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even the m That is, that this is the true wisdom, and strait rule of living. same unto you. Rom. 15. 5. 16 Nevertheless, (in that) whereunto we are 1. Cor. 1. 10. come, let us proceed by one rule, * that we may mind one thing. 17 Brethren, be followers of me, and look on them, which walk so, as you have us for an ensample. 18 * For many walk, of whom I have told Rom. 10. 17. you often, and now tell you weeping, (that they are) the enemies of the n That is, of the Gospel, which is the preaching of the cross. Cross of Christ. 19 Whose “ 〈◊〉, reward. end (is) damnation, whose God (is their) bely, and (whose) o The vain glory which they seek after in this world, shall turn to their confu sion, and shame. glory (is) to their shame, which mind earthly things. 20 But our p In mind, and affection. conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the * Saviour, (even) 1. Cor. 1. 7. the Lord jesus Christ. 〈◊〉. 2. 11. 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working, whereby he is able even to sub due all things unto himself. CHAP. four 1 He exhorteth them to be of honest conversation. 15 And thanketh them, because of the provision that they made for him being in prison. 21 And so concludeth with salutations. 1 THerefore, my brethren, beloved and longed for, (my) joy and my crown, so continued in the Lord, you beloved. 2 I pray Euo dias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of one accord in the Lord 3 Yea, and I beseech thee, faithful yoke fellow, help those (women,) which laboured with Psal. 69. 18. me in the Gospel, with Clement also, and Luke. 10. 20. with other my fellow labourers, whose names Revel. 3. 5. and. 10. 8. and 21. 27. (are) in the * a This book Ezekiel calleth the writing of the house of Israel, and the secret of the Lord book of life. Mat. 6. 25. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice. 5 Let your patiented mind be known unto all men. The Lord (is) b To secure 〈◊〉 at hand. 6 * Be nothing careful, but in all things let Chap. 13. 9 your requests be showed unto God in prayer, and supplication with giving of thanks. 7 And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall c 〈◊〉 Satan, who seeketh to take from us this peace of 〈◊〉. preserve your hearts and minds in Christ jesus. 8 Furthermore, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things (are) honest, whatsoever things (are) just, whatsoever things (are) pure, whatsoever things pertain to love, whatsoever things (are) of good report, if there (be) any virtue, or if there (be) any praise, think on these things. 9 Which you have both learned and received, and herded, and seen in me: those things do, and the God of peace shallbe with you. 10 Now I rejoice also in the Lord greatly, that now at the last you are d That is, begin a new to help me. revived again to care for me, wherein notwithstanding you were careful, but you lacked opportunity. 11 I speak not because of e That I was not able to endure my poverty. want: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, there with to be content. 12 And I can be abased, and I can abunde: every where in all things I am instructed both to be full, and to be hungry, and to abunde, and to have want. 13 I am able to (do) all things through the help of f Not of his own virtue of 〈◊〉 Christ, which strengtheneth me. 14 Notwithstanding you have well done, that you did communicate to mine affliction. 15 And you Philippians know also that in the g When I first preached the Go spell unto you. beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no Church communicated with me concerning the h He had given of his part in communicating which them spiritual things, but he received no thing of them, which aught at lest to have relieved him in his necessity. matter of giving and receiving, but you only. 16 For even (when I was) in Thessalonica, you sent once, and afterward again for my necessity. 17 Not that I desire a gift: but I desire the fruit which may “ Or, abunde toward your count. further your reckoning. 18 Now I have received all, and have plenty: I was even filled, after that I had received of Epaphroditus that which (came) from you, an odour that smelleth sweet, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasant to God. 19 And my God shall fulfil all your necessities through his riches with glory in 〈◊〉 Christ 20 Unto God even our Father (be) praise for evermore. Amen. 21 Salute all the Saints in Christ jesus. The brethren, which are with me, great you. 22 All the Saints salute you, and most of all they which are of i Of such as 〈◊〉 belong to the Emperor 〈◊〉 Caesar's household. 23 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you all, Amen. Written to the Philippians from Rome, (and sent) by Epaphroditus. THE EPISTLE OF Paul to the Collossians. THE ARGUMENT. IN this Epistle S. Paul putteth difference between the lively, effectual & true Christ: and the feigned, 〈◊〉 and imagined Christ, whom the false Apostles taught. And first: he confirmeth the doctrine which Epaphras had preached, wishing them increase of faith, to esteem the excellency of God's benefit toward them, teaching them also that salvation, and whatsoever good thing can be desired, standeth only in Christ, whom only we embrace by the Gospel. But for asmuch as the false brethren would have mixed the Law with the Gospel, he toucheth those flatterers vehemently, and exhorteth the Collossians to stay only on Christ, without whom all things are but mere vanity. And as for Circumcision, abstinence from meats, external holiness, worshipping of Angels as means whereby to come to Christ, he utterly condemneth, showing what was the office and nature of ceremonies, which by Christ are abrogate: so that now the exercises of the Christians stand in mortification of the flesh, new 〈◊〉 of life, with other like offices appertaining both generally and particularly to all the faithful. CHAP. I 3 He giveth thanks unto God for their faith. 〈◊〉 Confirmeth the doctrine of Epaphras. 9 Prayeth for the increase of their faith. 13 He showeth unto them the true Christ, and discovereth the contrefait Christ of the false Apostles 25 He approveth his authority and charge. 28 And of his faithful executing of the same. 1 PAUL an Apostle of JESUS Christ, by the will of God, and Timotheus (our) brother. 2 To them, which are at a Which was a city of Phrygia. Coloce Saintes & faithful brethren in Christ: Grace (be) with you, and peace from God our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 3 We give thanks to God even the Father of our Lord jesus Christ, always praying for you: 4 Since we herded of your faith b For without Christ there is no faith to be saved by, but only a vain opinion. in Christ jesus, and of (your) love toward all Saints. 5 For the hopes sake, which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you have heard before by the word of truth, (which is) the Gospel. 6 Which is come unto you, even as (it is) unto all the world, and is fruitful, as (it is) also among you, from the day that you herded and truly knew the grace of God. 7 As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, which is for you a faithful minister of Christ. 8 Who hath also declared unto us your love, (which you have) c Which cometh of the holy Gost. by the Spirit. 9 For this cause we also, sin the day we herded (of it,) cease not to pray for you, and to desire that you might be fulfilled with knowledge of d That is, Gods his will, in all wisdom, and spiritual understanding. Eplies. 4. 1. 10 * That you might walk worthy of the Lord Philip. 1. 27. and please (him) in all things, being * fruitful 1. Thes. 2. 12. in all good works, and increasing in the 1. Cor. 1. 5. knowledge of God. 11 Strengthened with all might through his glorious power; unto all patience, and long suffering with joyfulness. 12 giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the Saints in light. 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom * of his dear Son. Mat. 3. 17. and 17. 5. 14 In whom we have redemption through his 2. Peter. 1. 17. blood, (that is,) the forgiveness of sins. 15 Who is the * e For God is is made visible in the 〈◊〉 he of Christ, and the divinity dwelleth in him corporally. image of the invisible God, the f Born before 〈◊〉 thing was created. first born of every creature. 16 * For by him were all things created, which are in heaven, and which are in earth, things visible and invisible: whether (they be) 〈◊〉. 1. 3. Thrones, or Dominions, or Principalities, or Powers, all things were created by him and for him. john. 1. 3. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body of the Chur che. he is the beginning, * (and) g He that rose first again from the dead to take possession of life ever lasting: which rising may be called a new birth. the first born of the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence. 19 * For it pleased (the Father,) that in him 1. Cor. 15. 20. should all h That the Church, which is his body, might receive of his abundance. fullness devil. Revel. 1, 5. 20 And by him to reconcile i That is, the whole Church. all things unto 〈◊〉. 1. 14. himself, and to set at peace through the Chap. 2 9 blood of his cross both the things in earth, and the things in heaven. 21 And you which were in times past strangers and enemies, because (your) minds (were set) in evil works, hath he now also Luk. 1. 75. reconciled. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 1. 〈◊〉. 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to Ephe. 1. 4. make you * holy, and unblamable and without 〈◊〉. 2. 11. fault in his sight. john. 15. 6. 23 * If you continued, grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the Gospel, whereof you have herded, and which hath been preached to every creature which is under heaven whereof I Paul am a minister. 24 Now 〈◊〉 I in my sufferings for k Or your commodity. you, and fulfil l As Christ hath once suffered in himself to redeem his Church, and to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it: so doth he 〈◊〉 suffer in his members, as partake: of their infirmities, and therefore a revenger of their injuries. the rest of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh, for his body's sake, which is the Church. 25 Whereof I am a minister, according to Roma. 16. 25. the dispensation of GOD, which is given Ephes. 3. 9 me unto you ward, to fulfil the m Which is the 〈◊〉 of Christ, and of the calling of the Gentiles. word of 2. Tim. 1. 10. God. 〈◊〉. 1. 2. 26 * (Which is) the mystery hid since the 1. Peter. 1. 20, world began, and from (all) ages, but now is made manifest to his n Whom he hath elected and consecrated to him by Christ. Saints. 27 To whom GOD would make known 1. Timon, 1. 1. what is the riches of this glorious mystery among the Gentiles, which (riches) is Christ in you, * the hope of glory. 28 Whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ jesus. 29 Whereunto I also labour and strive, according to his working which worketh in me myghtly. CHAP. II 1 Having protected his good will toward them. 4 He admonisheth them not to turn back from Christ. 8 To the service of Angels or any other invention, or else ceremonies of the Law. 17 which have finished their office, and are ended in Christ. 1 FOr I would you know what great “ Or, pain and 〈◊〉. fighting I have for your sakes, and for them of Lao dicea, and for as many as have not seen my a Me present 〈◊〉 body. person in the flesh. 2 That their hearts might be comforted and they knit together in love, and in all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to know the mystery of God even the Father, and of christ: 3 In whom are hide all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 And this I say, jest any man should beguile you with enticing works. 1. Cor. 5. 3. 5 * For though I be absent in the b In body. flesh, yet am I with you in the c In mind. spirit rejoicing, and beholding your ordre, and your steadfast faith in Christ. 6 As you have therefore received Christ jesus the Lord, (so) walk in him, 7 Roted and built in him, and established in the 1. Cor. 1. 5. faith, as you have * been taught, abunding therein with thanks giving. 8 Beware jest there be any man that spoil you through d Teaching you vain 〈◊〉, as worshipping of Angels, of blind ceremonies and beggarly 〈◊〉: 〈◊〉 no we they have none use saying Christ is come. philosophy, and vain deceit, through the traditions of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 * For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the e In saying that the (Godhead) is really in Christ, he showeth 〈◊〉 he is very God: also saying, (in him,) he declareth two distinct natures, and by this word (dwelleth) he 〈◊〉 that it is there for ever. Chap, 1. 19 Godhead “ Or, essentially. bodily. john. 1. 14. 10 And you are complete in him, which is the Rom. 2. 19 head of all Principality and Power: 11 In whom also you are 〈◊〉 with * cir cumcision made without hands, by putting of the sinful body of the flesh, through the circumcision f Made by the Spirit of Christ. of Christ. 12 In that you are * buried with him through Baptism, in whom you are also raised up together through * the faith g In believing that God by his power raised up Christ, whereof we have a sure to ken in our Baptism. of the operation of God which raised him from the dead. " Or, us all our. 13 * And you which were dead in sins, and Rome 6. 4. in the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he Ephe. 1. 19 quickened together with him, forgiving “ Or, obligation. Ephe. 2. 1. you all (your) trespasses. Ephe. 2. 13. 14 And putting out the * h The 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 were as it were 〈◊〉 public profession, and hand writing of the miserable state of man kind for circumcision did declare our natural 〈◊〉: the 〈◊〉, and washings signified the 〈◊〉 of sin: the sacrifices testified that we were guilty of death, which were all taken away by Christ's death. hand writing of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, he even took it out of the way, and fastened it upon the cross. 15 And hath i As Satan and his Angels from whom he hath taken all power. spoilt the Principalities, and Powers, and hath made a show of them openly, and hath triumphed over them in the same (cross.) 16 Let no man therefore condemn you in meat and drink, or in respect of an k Or, distinction as to make difference betwixt days. holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath (days.) 17 Which are (but) a shadow of things to come: but the body is in Christ, 18 * Let no man l Meaning that the 〈◊〉 them at their pleasure into all superstition & error. at his pleasure bear rule over you by humbleness of mind, and worshipping of Angels, advancing himself those things which he never saw, rashly put up with his fleshly mind. 19 And holdeth not the head, whereof all the body furnished and knit together by joints, and bands, increaseth with the increasing of God. 20 Wherefore if you (be) dead with Christ from the ordinances of the world, why, as though you lived in the world, are you burdened with Mat. 24. 4. traditions? 21 (As,) touch not, Taste not, Handel not. 22 Which all m And 〈◊〉 nothing to the kingdom of God perish with the using, (and are) after the commandments and doctrines of men. 23 Which things have in deed a show of wisdom, " Or, defraud 〈◊〉 of your prize in ⁿ voluntary religion and humbleness of mind, and in not sparing the body: “ Or, but they are of no value save for the filling of the 〈◊〉, on Such as men have choose according to their own 〈◊〉. neither have they it any estimation to satisfy the flesh. oh They 〈◊〉 and defraud their body to show themselves greater hypocrites. CHAP. III 1 He showeth where we should 〈◊〉 Christ. 5 He exhorteth to mortification. 10 To put of the old man and to put on Christ. 12 To the which he addeth exhortation, both general and particular to charity and humility. 1 IFye then be a After that you have been dead to beggarly ceremonies. risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God. 2 Set your affections on things which are above, (and) not on things, which b Which either serve but 〈◊〉 a time, or else are 〈◊〉 by men. are on the earth. 3 For you are c With Christ. dead, and your life is hide with Christ in God. 4 When Christ which is our life, shall appear, then shall you also appear with him in glory. 5 * Mortify therefore your members which Ephe 5. 3. are on the earth, fornication, uncleanness, the d Extinguish all the strength of the corrupt nature which resisteth against the Spirit, that you may 〈◊〉 in the 〈◊〉, and not in the flesh. in ordinate affection, evil concupiscence, & covetousness which is idolatry. 6 For the which things sakes the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. 7 Wherein you also walked once, when you lived in them. 8 * But now put you away even all these things, Rom. 6. 4. wrath, anger, maliciousness, cursed speaking, Ephe. 4 〈◊〉. filthy speaking, out of your mouth. Ebr. 12 2. 9 Lie not one to another, saying that you have 1. Pet. 〈◊〉. 1. & 4. 1. put of the old man with his works. 10 And have put on the new, which is renewed in knowledge * after the image of 〈◊〉. 1. 26. & 5. 1. & 9 6. him that created him. 11 Where is neither Graecian nor jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond, fire: but Christ is all and in all things. 12 * Now therefore as the elect of God e He showeth what fruits are in them that are dead to the world and are risen again with Christ. holy Ephe. 6. 〈◊〉. & beloved, put on “ Or, the bowels of mercies. tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering: 13 For bearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel to another: 〈◊〉 as Christ forgave you, even so do you. 14 And above all these things (put on) love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of GOD f Let it guide all your doings. rule in your hearts, to the which you are called in one body, and be you “ 〈◊〉, gracious, 〈◊〉 thankful. amiable. 16 Let the g The doctrine of the Gospel. word of Christ devil in you plenteously in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing your own selves, in h Psalms properly 〈◊〉 complainings to God, narrations, and expostulations: hymns, 〈◊〉 thanks giving: songs 〈◊〉 praises, and thanks 〈◊〉, but not so 〈◊〉 and amply, as hymns do. psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with a * “ Or, thanks giving. grace in your hearts to the Lord 17 * And whatsoever you shall do, in word or deed, (do) all in the Name of the Lord jesus, giving thanks to God even the Father by him. 18 ¶ * wives, submite yourselves unto your husbands, as it is comely in the Lord Ephe. 4 29. 19 * Husbands', love your wives, and be not bitter unto them. 20 ¶ * Children, obey your parents in i Which are in the Lord all things: 1. Cor. 10. 〈◊〉. for that is well pleasing unto the Lord 〈◊〉 5. 22. 21 Fathers, k By to much rigour. provoke not your children to anger, 1. Pet. 3. 1. jest they be discouraged. Ephe. 6. 1. 22 ¶ * Servants, be obedient unto them that are (your) master's according to the flesh in all Ephe. 6. 5. things, not with eye service as men pleasers, 〈◊〉 2 9 but in singleness of heart, fearing God. 1. Pet. 2. 18. 23 And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. 24 Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ. 25 But he l The 〈◊〉 master. that doth wrong, shall receive for 〈◊〉. 10. 27. the wrong that he hath done, and there is Wisd. 6 8. no * m Whether 〈◊〉 be master 〈◊〉 servant. respect of persons. Eccle. 〈◊〉. 26. CHAP. four Rome 2. 11. 2 He exhorteth them to be fervent 〈◊〉 prayer. 5 To walk 〈◊〉. 2. 6. wisely toward them that are not yet come to the true Ephe. 6. 9 knowledge of Christ He saluteth them, and wisheth them all prosperity. 1 YEmasters, do unto your servants, that which is just, and equal, knowing that you also have a master in heaven. Luk. 18. 1. 2 * Continued in prayer, and watch in the same 1. Thes. 5. 17. with thanks giving. Ephe. 6 18. 3 * Praying also for us, that God may open 2. These, 3. 1. unto us the a That I may freely preach the Gospel. door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ: wherefore I am also in bonds. Ephe. 5. 15. 4 That I may utter it, as it becometh me to speak. 5 ¶ * Walk b To the commodity of your neighbours. wisely toward them that are without, and c Bestow the time well, with the malice of 〈◊〉 every where plucked from you and causeth you to abuse it. redeem the time. 6 (Let) your speech (be) gracious always, and powdered with d Pertaining to edification, and mixed with do vanity. salt, that you may know how to answer every man. 7 ¶ Tychicus (our) beloved brother, & faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, shall declare unto you my whole state. 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose that he might know your state, and might comfort your hearts. 9 * With Onesimus a faithful and a beloved 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. brother, who is one of you. They shall show you of all things here. 10 Aristarch us my prison fellow we saluteth you and Marcus, and Barnabas sister's son [touching whom you receive him] 11 And jesus which is called justus, which are of the circumcision. These e If they only 〈◊〉 help him to preach the 〈◊〉 at Rome, where was 〈◊〉? or those five and 〈◊〉 years that they feign he 〈◊〉 at Rome? only are my f In preaching the Gospel. work fellows unto the kingdom of God, which have been unto my consolation. 12 Epaphras the servant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and always striveth for you in prayers, that you may stand perfit, and full in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and for them of Laodicea, and them of Hicrapolis. 14 * Luke the beloved physician greteth you, 2. Tim. 4. 11. and Demas. 15 Salute the brethren which are of Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the Church which is in his house. 16 And when this epistle is read of you, cause that it be read in the Church of the Laodiceans also, and that you likewise read the epistles g Ether to Paul, or 〈◊〉 which they would writ as an answer to this Epistle sent to the Colossians (written) from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministery, that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. 18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bands Grace (be) with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians (and sent) by Tychicus, and One simus. THE FIRST EPISTLE of Paul to the Thessalonians. THE ARGUMENT. AFter that the Thessalonians had been well instructed in the faith persecution, which perpetually followeth the preaching of the Gospel, arose, against the which although they did constantly stand, yet S. Paul [as most careful for them] scent Timothy to strengthen them, who soon after admonishing him of their estate, gave occasion to the Apostle to confirm them by divers arguments to be 〈◊〉 in faith, & to suffer what soever God calleth them unto for the testimony of the Gospel, exhorting them to declare by their godly living 〈◊〉 purity of their religion. And as the Church can never be so purged, that some cockle remain not among the wheat, so there were among them wicked men, which by moving vain and curious questions to overthrow their faith, taught falsely, as touching the point of the resurrection from the dead: whereof he briefly instructeth them what to think, earnestly forbidding them to seek curiously to know the times, willing them rather to watch jest the sudden coming of Christ come upon them at unwares: and so after certain exhortations, and his commendations to the 〈◊〉, he endeth. CHAP. I 2 He thanketh God for them that they are so steadfast in faith and good works. 6 And receive the Gospel with such earnestness. 〈◊〉 That they are an example to all others. 1 PAul and Silvanus, & Timotheus, unto the Church of the These salonians, (which is) in a For 〈◊〉 is no Church which is not 〈◊〉 together in God. God the Father, & in the Lord jesus Christ: Grace (be) with you, and peace from God our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 2 * We give God thanks always for you all, 2 Thes. 1. 3. making * mention of you in our prayers. Philip. 1. 3 3 Without ceasing, remembering your b Which declareth itself by 〈◊〉 lively fruits. effectual faith, and c Whereby you declared your yourselves most ready and painful to helpeth poor. diligent love & the patience of (your) hope in our Lord jesus Christ in the sight of God even our Father. 4 Knowing, beloved brethren, that you are elect of God. 5 For our d The effectual preaching of 〈◊〉 Gospel is an evident token of our election. Gospel was not unto you in word only, but also in power, & in the holy Ghost, and in much assurance, as you know after what manner we were among you for your sakes. 6 And you become followers of us, and of the Lord, and received the word in much affliction, with e To believe, and to be fully persuaded to have the 〈◊〉 of the holy Ghost, and joyfully to suffer for Christ's sake, are most certain signs of our eel ction. joy of the holy Gost. 7 So that you were as “ Or, patterns. ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord, not in Macedonia and in Achaia only: but your faith also which is toward God, spread abroad in all quarters, that we need not to speak anything. 9 For f To wit, all that faithful. they themselves show of you what manner of entering in we had unto you, & how you turned to God from idols, to serve the g For 〈◊〉 are dead things and only feigned fantasies. living and true God. 10 And to look for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead (even) jesus which delivereth us from the h Which he shall execute upon the wicked. wrath to come CHAP. II 1 To the intent they should not faint under the cross. 2 He commendeth his diligence in preaching. 13 And there's in obeying. 〈◊〉 He excuseth his absence, that he cold not come and open his heart to them. 1 FOr you yourselves know, brethren, that our entrance in unto you was not in a Not in outward show and in pomp, but in travel and in the fear of God. vain 2 But even after that we had suffered before, & were shamefully entreated at, * Philippi [as you know] we were hold b By his help & grace. in our God, to Act. 16. 〈◊〉. speak unto you the Gospel of God with much striving. 3 For our exhortation was not by deceit, nor by uncleanness, nor by guile. 4 But as we were allowed of God, that the Gospel should be committed (unto us,) so we speak, not as they that c Which declareth a naughty conscience. please men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 5 neither yet did we ever use flattering words, as you know, nor coloured covetousness, God (is) record. 6 neither sought we praise of men, neither of you, nor of others, 7 When we might have been “ Or, inautoritie. chargeable, as the Apostles of Christ: but we were gentle among you, even as a d He humbled himself to support all things with out all respect of 〈◊〉: even as the tender mother which nurseth her children, and thinketh no office to vile for her children's sake. nurse cherisheth her children. 8 Thus being affectioned toward you, our good will was to have dealt unto you, not the Gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us. 9 For you remember, brethren, * our labour & travail: for we laboured day and night, because we would not be chargeable unto any of Act. 20. 〈◊〉. you, & preached unto you the Gospel of God. 1 Cor. 4 〈◊〉. 10 You (are) witnesses, and God (also) how holily, 2. Thes. 3. 8. and justly, and unblamably we behaved ourselves among e For it is not possible to avoid the reproaches of the wicked, 〈◊〉 ever hate good doings. you that believe. 11 As you know how that we exhorted you, & comforted, and besought every one of you [as a father his children] 12 That you * would walk worthy of God, 〈◊〉. 4. 〈◊〉. who hath called you unto his kingdom & 〈◊〉. 1. 27. glory. Col. 1. 10. 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, that when you received of us the word of the preaching of God, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in deed the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe. 14 For brethren, you are become followers of the Churches of God, which in judea are in f In his Name and under his protection. Christ jesus, because you have also suffered the same things of your own country men, even as they (have) of the jews. 15 Who both killed the Lord jesus and their own Prophets, and have persecuted us, and God they please not, and are contrary g And would hinder all men from their salvation. to all men, 16 And forbidden us to preach unto the Gentiles that they might be saved, to h And heap up the measure. fulfil their sins always: for the wrath (of God) is i He means not this of all the jews in general: but of certain of them particu larly which ceased not after they had put Christ to death, to persecute his word and his ministers. come Mat. 3. 32. on them, to the ut moste. Rom. 1. 11. 17 Forasmuch brethren, as we were kept from you for a season, concerning 〈◊〉, but not in the heart, we * enforced 〈◊〉 more to see your face with great desire. 18 Therefore we would have come unto you [I Paul, at lest once or twice] but Satan hindered us. 19 For what is our hope or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are k Therefore I 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 forget you, except I would forget myself. not even you it in the presence of our Lord jesus Christ at his coming? 20 Yes, you are our glory and joy. CHAP. III 2 He showeth how greatly he was affectioned toward them both in that he sent Timotheus to them, 10 And also prayed for them. 1 WHerefore since we cold no longer forbear, we thought it good to remain at Athens a Rather seeking your commodity, than mine own in sending of Timotheus to you. alone, 2 * And have sent Timotheus our brother & minister of God, and our labour fellow in the Act. 16. 〈◊〉. Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you touching your faith, 3 That no man should be moved with these afflictions: for you yourselves know, that we are appointed thereunto. 4 For verily when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulations, even as it came to pass, and you know it. 5 Even for this cause, when b His great 〈◊〉 toward the small flock. I cold no longer for bear, I sent (him) that I might know of your faith, jest the c Meaning 〈◊〉 tempter had tempted you in any sort, and that our labour had been in vain. 6 But now lately when Timotheus came from you unto us, & brought us good tidings of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, desiring to see us, as we also (do) you, 7 Therefore, brethren, we had consolation in you, in all our affliction and necessity through your faith. 8 For no we are we d If you remain constant in faith and true doctrine I shall think that all mine 〈◊〉 be so many 〈◊〉, and 〈◊〉 restored from death to life. alive, if you e If you persevere in faith. stand fast in the Lord 9 For what thanks can we recompense to God again for you for all the joy where with we rejoice for your sakes before our God. 10 Night and day * praying exceedingly that we Rom. 1. 10. & 15. 23. might see your face, and might f We must daily grow from faith to faith. accomplish that which is lacking in your faith? 11 Now God himself, even our Father, and our Lord jesus Christ, guide our journey unto you. 12 And the Lord increase you and make you abunde in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we (do) toward you 13 * To make your heart's stable and Chap. 〈◊〉 23. unblameable in holiness before God even our Father, 〈◊〉. corin. 〈◊〉. 8. at the coming of our Lord jesus Christ with all his Saints. CHAP. four 1 He exhorteth them to holiness. 6 innocency. 9 Love. 11 Labour. 13 And moderation in lamenting for the dead. 17 Describing the end of the resurrection. 1 ANd furthermore we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you in the Lord jesus that a And as it were overcome yourselves. you increase more and more, as you have received of us, how you aught to walk, and to please God. 2 For you know what b The greek word signified such commandments as one receiveth from 〈◊〉 man to give them in his name to others. commandments we gave you by the Lord jesus. 3 * For this is the will of God (even) your sanctification, c That is, that you should dedicated yourselves wholly unto God. (and) that you should abstain from Rom. 12. 2. fornication. Ephes. 5. 17. 4 That every one of you should know, how to possess his d That is, his body which is pro phaned by such filthiness. vessel in holiness and honour, 5 (And) not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 6 * That no man oppress or defraud his brother in any matter: for the Lord (is) a venger 1. Cor. 6. 8. of all such things, as we also have told you 1. Cor. 1. 2. before time and testified. 7 * For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 8 He therefore that despiseth e By these precepts of godly life it appeareth what were 〈◊〉 commadements, which Paul 〈◊〉 unto them. (these things,) despiseth no man, but God who hath even given * you his holy Spirit. 1. Cor. 7. 40. 9 But as touching 〈◊〉 love, you need not joh. 13. 34. & 15. 12. that I writ unto you: * for you are taught of 1. john. 2. 8. & 4. 21 God to love one another. 2. Thess 3. 7. 10 Yea, and that thing verily you do unto all the brethren, which are through out all Macedo nia: but we beseech you, brethren, that you in crease more and more, 11 * And that you study to be quiet, & to meddle with your own business, and to work with your f And not be idle. own hands, as we commanded you, 12 That you may behave yourselves honestly to ward them that g As strangers and 〈◊〉. are without, and that nothing be h But that you may be able by your diligence to supply your want and necessity. lacking unto you. 13 ¶ I would not, brethren, have you ignorant concerning them which are asleep, that you i He doth not condemn all kind of sorrow but that which proceedeth of mfidelitie. sorrow not even as other which have no hope. 14 For if we 〈◊〉 that jesus is dead, & is risen even so them which sleep in k Or, have continued constantly in the faith of Christ. jesus, will God l By raising their bodies out of the grave. bring with him. 15 For this say we unto you by the m Which is in the Name of the Lord, and as 〈◊〉 should speak himself. word of the Lord, * that we which live, and are remaining in the coming of the Lord, shall not 1. Cor. 15 23. prevent them which sleep. 〈◊〉. 24. 31. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from 1. Cor. 15. 12. heaven with a 〈◊〉, (and) with the voice of 〈◊〉 Meaning them which shall be found a 〈◊〉. the Archangel and * with the trumpet of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. 17 Then shall: we which live and remain, be o In this sudden taking up 〈◊〉 shallbe a kind of 〈◊〉 of the qualities of 〈◊〉 bodies which shallbe as a kind of death. caught up with them also in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord 18 Wherefore, 〈◊〉 yourselves one another with these words. CHAP. V. 1 He informeth them of the day of judgement and coming of the Lord, 6 Exhorting them to watch, 12 And to regard such as preach God's word among them. 1 But of the a So much the more we aught to be ware of all 〈◊〉 & fantasies of men which 〈◊〉 them selves & others in searching out 〈◊〉 the time that the Lord shall appear, 〈◊〉 for themselves a vain prophecy, and most falsely ascribed to Elias 2000 〈◊〉 the revel 3, 3 & 16, 15. that 2000 year before the Law 2000, under the Law and 2000 after the Law he world shall endure times and seasons, brethren, you 〈◊〉 no need that I writ unto you. 2 For you yourselves know perfitly, that the * day of the Lord shall come, even as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace, and safety, then shall come upon them sudden destruction, as the b That is, suddenly and unlooked for. travail upon a woman with child, & they shall not escape. 4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should come on you, as (it were) a thief. 5 You are all the children of light, and the children Mat. 24. 44. 2. of the day: we are not of the night neither 〈◊〉 3. 10. of darkness. Revel. 3. 3 & 16. 〈◊〉. 6 Therefore let us not c Here 〈◊〉 is taken for contempt of salvation, when men 〈◊〉 we in sins and will not a walk to god lines. sleep as do other, but let us d And not be overcome with the 〈◊〉 of the world. watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night, & they that be drunken, are drunken in the night. 8 But let us which are of the e That is lightued by the Gospel. day, be sober, * putting on, the breast plate of faith and love, and of the hope of salvation for an helmet. 9 For God hath not appointed us unto wrath but to obtain salvation by the means of our Lord jesus Christ. 10 Which died for us, that whether we wake or f Here it is 〈◊〉 only to die, & is meant of the faith full. sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore exhort one another, and edify Isa. 59 17. one another. 〈◊〉. 6, 17. 12 Now we beseech you, brethren, that you know them, which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, & g As the flock is bound to love the 〈◊〉, so is it his duty to teach them and exhort them in true religion. admonish you. 13 That you have them in singular love for h Where this cause ceaseth, that they work not: the ho nor also ceaseth, and they must be expelled as wolves out of the flock. their works sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 We desire you, brethren, admonish them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded: bear with the weak: by patient toward all men. 15 * Se that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both toward yourselves, and toward all men. Prou. 17. 13. & 20, 22. 16 i Have a quiet min de & 〈◊〉 in Christ which shall make you rejoice in the mids of sorrows, Rejoice evermore. mat. 5, 〈◊〉. 17 * Pray continually. rom. 12, 17. 18 In all things give thanks: for this (is) the 1. 〈◊〉. 3, 9 will of God in Christ jesus to ward you. 19 Quench not the k God that hath given his Spirit to his elect, will never suffer it to be quenched, but hath 〈◊〉 by what means it may be maintained, that is, by such exhortations as these, & by continual increase in godliness. Spirit. 20 Despise not l The preaching of the word of God prophesying. 21 Try 〈◊〉 things, (and) keep that which is good. Rom. 5, 3. 2. cor. 6, 10. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Luke 18, 1. 23 Now the very God* of peace sanctify you 〈◊〉. 18. 12. throughout: and (I pray God) that your m Then is a man fully sanctified & perfect, when his mind thinketh no thing, his soul, that is, his understanding and 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 nothing: neither his body doth execute any thing contrary to the will of God. colos. 4, 3. whole spirit and soul & body, may be kept blameless unto the coming of our Lord jesus Christ. 24 * Faithful (is he) which calleth you, which will also do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Great 〈◊〉 the brethren with and holy kiss. 27 I chargey 〈◊〉 the Lord, that this epistle be read unto all the brethren the Saints. 28 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you, Chap. 3, 12. Amen. The first (epistle) unto de Thessalonians 1. cor. 1, 8. written from Athens. 1. Cor. 1, 8. THE second EPISTLE to the Thessalonians. THE ARGUMENT. Jest the Thessalonians should think that Paul neglected them, because he went to other places, rather than came to them 〈◊〉 writeth unto them and exhorteth them to patience and other fruits of faith neither to be moved with that vain opinion of such as taught that the coming of Christ was at hand, for as much as before that day there should 〈◊〉 a falling away from true religion, even by a great part of the world and that Antichrist should reign in the Temple of God finally commending himself to their prayers, and encouraging them to constancy, he willeth them to correct such sharply, is live idly of other men's labours, whom, if they do not obey his 〈◊〉, he commandeth to excommunicate. CHAP. I 3 He thanketh God for their faith love and patience. 11 He prayeth for the increase of the same. 12 And showeth what fruit shall come thereof. 1 PAUL and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the Church of the Thessalonians, (which is) in GOD our Father, and in the Lord jesus Christ. 2 Grace (be) with you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord jesus Christ. 3 * We aught to thank God always for you, 1. Thess. 1. 2. brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you toward another abundeth. 4 So that we ourselves rejoice of you in the Churches of God, because of your a Which proceedeth of your faith as a most notable fruit. patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you suffer. 5 * (Which is) a b The faithful by their 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in a clear glass the end of God's just judgement, when as they shall reign with Christ which have suffered with him, and the wicked shall 〈◊〉 his extreme wrath and vengeance. token of the righteous iud jude. 6. gement of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for the which you also suffer. 6 For it is a righteous thing with God, to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you. 7 And to you which are troubled, rest with us * when the Lord jesus shall show himself from heaven with his c By whom he declareth his might. mighty Angels, 8 In flaming fire, rendering vengeance unto them, that do not know God, and which 1. 〈◊〉. 4. 16. obey not unto the Gospel of our Lord jesus Christ. 9 Which shallbe punished with d As God is ever lasting, so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 punishment be everlasting & as he is most mighty of power so shall their punishment be most sore. everlasting perdition, from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power. 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be made marvelous in all them that believe [because our testimony toward you was believed] in that day. 11 Wherefore, we also pray always for you, that our God may make you worthy of (his) calling, and fulfil e The frebenevo 〈◊〉 of God's goodness, compre hendeth his purpose, his predesti nation & vocation the work of faith containeth our justification, to the which God addeth glorification: and all these he worketh of his mere grace through Christ. all the good pleasure of (his) goodness, and the f Faith is God's wondered work in us. work of faith with power. 12 That the Name of our Lord jesus Christ may be g As the head with the body. glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God, and of the Lord jesus Christ. CHAP. II 3 He showeth them that the day of the Lord shall not come till the departing from the faith come first. 9 And the kingdom of Antichrist. 15 And therefore he exhorteth them not to be deceived, but to stand steadfast inthe things that he hath taught them. 1 NOw we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord jesus Christ, and by our assembling unto him. 2 That you be not suddenly moved from (your) mind, nortroubled neither by a As false 〈◊〉 tion, or dreams. spirit, nor by b Which are spo ken or written. word, nor by letter, as (it were) from us, as Ephes. 5 6. though the day of Christ were at hand. 3 * Let no man deceive you by any means for (that day shall not come,) except there come a c A wondered 〈◊〉 of the most part from the faith. departing first, and that that d This wicked Antichrist comprehendeth the whole succession of the 〈◊〉 of the Church, & all that abominable kingdom of 〈◊〉, whereof some were bears some lions, others leopards, as Daniel describeth them, and is called the man of sin because he setteth himself up against God. man of sin be disclosed, (even) the son of e Who as he destroyeth others, so shall he be destroyed himself. perdition, 4 Which is an adversary, and exalted himself against all that is called God, or that is worshipped: so that he doth sit as God in the Temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 5 Remember you not, that when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now you know what f Because the false apostles had persuaded after a sort the Thessalonians, that the day of the Lord was near, and so the redemption of the Church, Paul 〈◊〉 them to look for this horrible dissipation before, and therefore rather to prepare themselves to patience then to rest and quietness: for as yet there was a let that is, that the Gospel should be preached through out all, with holdeth, that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already g To wit, 〈◊〉, and is therefore called a mystery because it 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. work: only he which h Which shall 〈◊〉 for a time. now with holdeth (shall let) till he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall the wicked man be revealed, * whom the Lord shall consume with the i That is with his word. Spirit of his mouth, and shall abolish with the brightness of his coming, 9 (Even him) whose k Meaning the whole time that he shall remain. coming is by the working of Satan, with all power and signs, and lying wonders, 10 And in all deceiveableness of unrighteousness, among them that l Satan's power is limited that he can not 〈◊〉 the elect to their destruction. perish, because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And therefore God shall sand them strong the, that they should believe lies, 12 That all they might be damned which not the truth, but had m delighted in false doctrine. pleasure in unto righteousness. 13 But we aught to give thanks alway to God for you; brethren n The 〈◊〉 of our election is the love of God: the sanctification of the Spirit, and believing the truth are testimonies often e same election. beloved of the Lord, because 〈◊〉. 24. 14. that God hath from o Before the foundation of the world. the beginning choose you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and the faith of p And Gospel. truth, 14 Whereunto he called you by q By our preaching. our Gospel, to obtain the glory of our Lord JESUS Christ. Isay. 11. 4. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and keep the r That is, the doctrine, 〈◊〉. instructions, which you have been taught, either s That is, by my 3. 6. preaching of the Gospel. by word, or by our Epistle. 16 Now the same jesus Christ our Lord and our God even the Father which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 17 Comfort your hearts, and establish you in * Thes. 2. 2 every word and good work. * Chap. CHAP. III 1 He desireth them to pray for him, that the Gospel may prospero 6 And giveth them warning to reprove the idle. 16 And so wisheth them all wealth. 1 furthermore, brethren, * pray for us, that Ephes 6. 〈◊〉. the word of the Lord may have free passage, Colos. 4. 3. and be glorified, even as (it is) with you 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men: for all men have not a Although they 〈◊〉 themselves there of. faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, which will establish you, and keep you from b From the slaights of Satan. evil. 4 And we are persuaded of you through the Lord, that you both do, and will do the things which we c By the word of God. command you. 5 And the Lord guide your hearts to the love of God, and the weating for of Christ. 6 We command you, brethren, in the Name of our Lord jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh inordinately, and not after the d Which is to troth 〈◊〉, if he Will eat Chap. 2. 〈◊〉. instruction, which he received of us. 7 For you yourselves know * how you aught to 1. Cor. 4. 12. follow us: * for we behaved not ourselves 1. Thes. 4 11. inordinately among you. Act. 20. 34. 8 neither took we bread of any man for nought 1 〈◊〉 4. 12. but we wrought with labour & travail night 1. These, 2. 9 and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you. 9 Not but that we had authority, * but that we 1. Cor, 11. 10 might make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we warned you of, that if there were any, which would not e Then by the word of God noneogh. to live 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 himself to some 〈◊〉, to get his 〈◊〉 by, & to do good to others. work, that he should not eat. 11 For we herded, that there are some which walk among you inordinately, and work not at all, but are busy bodies. 12 Therefore them that are such, we command and exhort by our Lord jesus Christ that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread. Galat. 6. 9 13 * And you, brethren, be not weary in well doing 14 If any man obey not our sayings, note him Mat. 18. 27. by a letter, * and have no company with him that he may be ashamed. 1. Cor. 5. 9 15 Yet count him not as an f The end of excommunication is not to 〈◊〉 from the Church such as have fallen, but to Win them to the Church by amendment. enemy, but admonish him as a brother. 16 Now the Lord of peace give you peace always by all means. The Lord (be) with you all. 17 The salutation of me Paul, with mine own hand, which is the g Whether they be mine Epistles or other men's. token in every Epistle: so I writ. 18 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you all. Amen. The second (Epistle) to the Thessalonians, written from Athens. THE FIRST EPISTLE of Paul to Timotheus. THE ARGUMENT. IN writing this Epistle Paul seemed not only to have respect to teach Timotheus, but chief to keep other in awe, which would have rebelled against him because of his youth And therefore he doth arm him against those ambitious 〈◊〉, which under pretence of zeal to the Law, disquieted the godly with foolish and unprofitable questions, whereby they declared, that 〈◊〉 the L w they knew not what was the chief end of the Law. And as for himself, he so confesseth his 〈◊〉, that he 〈◊〉 to what 〈◊〉 the grace of God hath preferred him: and therefore he willeth prayers to be made for all degrees and 〈◊〉 of men, because that God by 〈◊〉 his Gospel and Christ his Son to them all is indifferent to every sort of men, as his Apostleship which is peculiar to the Gentiles, witnesseth. And forasmuch as God hath left ministers as 〈◊〉 means in his Church to bring men to salvation, he describeth what manner of men they aught to be, to whom the 〈◊〉 of the Son of God manifested in fleshiss committed to be preached. After this he 〈◊〉 him what troubles the Church at all times shall sustain but specially in the latter days, when as under pretence of religion men shall teach things 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 word of God. This done, he teacheth what widows should be received or refused to minister to the sick: 〈◊〉 what Elders aught to be choose into office, exhorting him neither to be hasty in admitting, nor in judging any: also what is the duty of 〈◊〉, the nature of false teachers, of vain speculations, of covetousness, of rich men, and above all things he charges him to beware false doctrine. CHAP. I 3 He exhorteth Timotheus to waiteupon his office, namely to see that nothing be taught but God's word, etc. 5. Declaring that faith, with a good conscience, charity and edification are the end thereof. 20 And admonisheth of Himeneus and Alexander. 1 PAul an Apostle of JES V S Christ, by the “ Or, ordinance. commandment of God our Saviour, and of (our) Lord jesus Christ * our hope, 2 * Unto Timotheus (my) a So called because he followed the simplicity of the Gospel. natural son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and (from) Christ jesus our Lord 3 As I besought thee to abide still in Ephesus, when I departed into Macedonia, (so do) that thou mayest command some, that they teach none other doctrine, 4 neither that they give heed to * fables and genealogies, * (which are) endless, which breed questiones rather then godly edifying which is by faith. Colos. 1. 8. 5 For * the b Because these questionistes preferred their curious 〈◊〉 to all other knowledge, and 〈◊〉 them with the Law, as if they had been theverie Law of God, S. Paul showeth that the end of God's Law is love which can not be without a good conscience, neither a good 〈◊〉 science without faith, nor faith 〈◊〉 the word of God: so their doctrine which is an occasion of 〈◊〉, is worth nothing. end of the “ Or, of the Law. commandment is Act. 16 〈◊〉 love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, Chap. 4. 7. and of faith unfeigned. Tic. 1. 14. 6 From the which things some have erred, & Chap. 6. 4. have turned unto vain jangling. Rom. 13. 10. 7 They would be doctors of the Law, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm. 8 * And we know, that the Law is good, if a man use it lawfully. 9 Knowing this, that the Law is not given unto a c Whose hearts God spirit 〈◊〉 direct to do that willingly which the Law requireth so that their 〈◊〉 affection is to them as a Law without further 〈◊〉. righteous man, but unto the lawless & disobedient, to the ungodly, and to d Such as only delight in sinning. sinners to the unholy, and to the profane, to Rom. 7. 12. murderers of fathers and mothers, to manslayers. 10 To whoremongers, to buggers, to e Which steal away children or servants. men stealers, to liars, to the perjured, and if there be any other thing, that is contrary to wholesome doctrine. 11 (Which is) according to the glorious Gospel of the * blessed God, which is committed unto me. 12 Therefore f He declareth to 〈◊〉 the excellent-force of God's Spirit in them whom he hath choose to bear his word although before they were God's 〈◊〉 enemies, to encourage him in this battle that he should fight against all insideles & hypocrites Chap. 6. 13. I thank him, which hath made me strong, (that is,) Christ jesus our Lord: for he counted me faithful, and put me in (his) service: 13 When before I was a blasphemer, and a per secuter, and an oppresser: but I was received to mercy: for I did it g Not knowing that I fought against God. ignorantly through unbelief. 14 But the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with h Which chased away 〈◊〉 faith and i Which overcame cruelty, Mat. 9 13. love, which in Christ jesus. 15 This (is) a true saying, and by all meanes worthy to be received, that * Christ jesus came Mar. 2. 17. into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 16 Not withstanding, for this cause was I received to mercy, that jesus Christ should first show on me allong suffering unto the ensample of them, which shall in time to come believe in him unto eternal life. Chap. 6. 12. 17 k He brasteth forth into these godly affections considering Gods great mercy toward him. Now unto the King everlasting, immortal invisible, unto God only wise, (be) honour (and) glory for ever, and ever. Amen. 18 This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timotheus, according to the l It appeareth that the vocation of 〈◊〉 was approved by notable prophecies which them were revealed in the primative Church as Paul & Bar nabas by the oracle were appointed to go to the Gentles. prophecies, which went before upon thee, that thou by them shouldest * fight a good fight. 19 Having m That is sound doctrine. faith and a good conscience, which some have put away, and as concerning faith, have made ship wrack. 1. Cor. 5. 5. 20 Of whom is Himeneus, and Alexander, * whom I have n Excommunicate, and cast out of the Church. delivered unto Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme. CHAP. II 1 He exhorteth to pray for all men. 4 wherefore. 8 And how. 9 As touching the apparel and modesty of women 1 IExhorte therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions (and) giving of thanks be made for a That is of every degree, & of all sorts of people. all men. 2 For b Although they 〈◊〉 the Church of God, so it be of ignorance: else if they do it maliciously as julianus A 〈◊〉 they may not be prayed for Galat. 5. 12. Kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour. 1. Thes. 2. 16. 4 * Who will that c As jew & Gen tile poor & rich 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 3. 〈◊〉. all men shallbe saved, and 2. Tim. 4. 14. come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1. john. 5. 16. 5 For there is one God and one d Who will reconcile of all nations, people and 〈◊〉 to one god Mediator between God and man, (which is) the e Who being God was made man. man Christ jesus, 6 Who gave himself a f He showeth that there can be no 〈◊〉 or, except he be also the redeemer. ransom for all g Which should believe. men (to be) a h Which the 〈◊〉 testified, that Christ should offer himself forth redemption of man at the time that god had determined. 1. Pet. 3. 3 testimony in due time, 7 * Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an Apostle [I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not] (even) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 8 I will therefore that the men pray, every where lifting up i As testimonies of a pure heart & conscience. pure hands without wrath 2. Tim. 1. 11. or doubting. 9 * Like wise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness and modesty, not with k The word signifieth to plat, to crispe, to 〈◊〉 de, to fold, to bush, to hurl, or tolay it curiously whereby all 〈◊〉 poe & wantonness is condemned which women use in trimming their heads. broided hear, or pearls, or costly apparel, Gen. 1. 27. 10 But [as be cometh women that profess the fear of God] with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 I permit not a woman to l Read. teach, neither to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For * Gen. 3 6. Adam was first form, then Eue. 14 * 1. Cor. 14. 34. And Adam was m The woman was first deceived, and so become the instrument of Satan to deceive the man: and though therefore God punis punisheth with subjection and pain in their travel, yet if they be faithful and godly in their vocation, they shall be saved. not deceived, but the woman was deceived, and was in the n That is, guilty of the transgression. transgression. 15 Not withstanding, through bearing of children she shallbe saved if “ Or, women. they continued in faith, and love, and holiness with modesty. CHAP. III 2 He declareth what is the office of ministers. 11 And as touching their families, 15. The dignity of the Church 16 And the principal point of the heavenly doctrine. 1 THis (is) a true saying, * If any man a With a 〈◊〉 zeal to 〈◊〉 the Church of God, whereso ever he shall call him. desire Tit. 2. 6. the office of a b Whether he be Pastor or Elder. bishop, he desireth c Both for the difficulty of the charge and also the excellency thereof, and the necessity of the same. a worthy work. 2 A bishop therefore must be unreprovable, the husband of d For in those countries at that time some men had mother than one, which was a sign of incontinency. one wife, watching, sober modest, harborous, apt to teach, 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre, but gentle, no fighter, not covetous, 4 One that can rule his own house honestly, having children under obedience with all “ Or, reverence. honesty. 5 For if any can not rule his own house, how shallbe e If it be requisite that a man should take care in governing his own house, how much more are they 〈◊〉 to be careful which shall govern the Church of God? care for the Church of God? 6 He may not be a young f In the doctrine of faith. scholar, jest he being puffed up fall into the g Jest being proud of his degreehe be condemnation of the devil. 7 He must also be well reported of, even of the which are h 〈◊〉 condemned as the devil was for lifting up himself by pride. without, jest he fall into i As being defamed, should become impudent, & do much harm. rebuke, and the snare of the devil. 8 Like wise (must) deacons (be) honest, not double tongued, not given unto much wine, neither to filthy lucre, 9 * Chap 1. 19 k That is, no man may have any thing 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lay to his charge. Having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. 10 And let them first be proved: then let them k Having the true 〈◊〉 of the Gospel, and the fear 〈◊〉 God. minister, if they be found blameless. 11 Like wise their l Of the bishops and Deacons. wives (must be) honest, not evil speakers, (but) sober, (and) faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, and such as can rule their children well, and their own households, 13 For they that have ministered well, get themselves a m The good report 〈◊〉 all men. good degree, and great n To serve God with 〈◊〉 assurance, because 〈◊〉 have always a good 〈◊〉 liberty in the faith, which is in Christ jesus. 14 These things writ I unto thee, trusting to come very shortly unto thee. 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayst yet know how thou oghtest to be have thyself in the house of God, which is the Church of the living God, the o This is spoken in the respect of men, for as much as in this world the truth only 〈◊〉 the Church, by trason of God's 〈◊〉: for oath wise Christ is the foundation, and the corner stone, which both beareth, & maintaineth his Church pillar & ground of truth. 16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness, (which is,) God is manifested in the flesh, p Approved 〈◊〉 in that he was not only a man but God also. justified in the Spirit q So that the Angels marueilled at his excellency, seen of Angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, (and) received up in r To the right hand of God the Father. glory. CHAP. four 2 He teacheth him what doctrine be aught to flee. 6. 8. 11. And what to follow. 15 And wherein aught to exercise himself continually. 1 NOw the Spirit speaketh evidently, that 2. Tim. 3. 1. in the * latter times some shall depart 2. Pet. 3. 3 from the faith, and shall give heed unto a False teachers which boast themselves that they have the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 Gost. spirits jud 18. 5. of error, and doctrines of devils. 2 Which speak elyes through hypocrisy, & have their b Their dull consciences first uva xed hard, then after canker and corruption bred therein, last of all it was burned of with an hot 〈◊〉, so that he 〈◊〉 such as have no conscience. Ephe. 4. 19 consciences burned with an door iron. 3 Forbidding to marry, (and commanding) to abstain from meats which God hath created to be received with giving thanks of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God (is) good, and nothing (aught) to be refused, if it be received with thank esgiving. 5 For it is c Unto us, which receive it, as at God's hands Chap. 1. 4. & 6. 20. 2. Tim. 2. 16. & 23. 〈◊〉. 3. 9 sanctified by the word of God, and prayer. 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of jesus Christ, which hast been nourished up in the words of faith, and of good doctrine, which thou hast continually followed. 7 * But cast away profane, and old wives fables, and exercise thy 〈◊〉 unto godliness. 8 For d Meaning to be given to ceremonies and to such things as delight the fantasies of man. bodily exercise profiteth little: but e That is, he that hath faith and a good conscience is promised to have all things ne cessarie for this life, and to enjoy life ever lasting. godliness is profitable unto 〈◊〉, which hath the promise of the life present, and of that that is to come. 9 This (is) a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received. 10 For therefore we labour and are rebuked, because we trust in the living God, which is the f The goodness of God declareth itself toward all men but chiefly toward the faithful by preserving them: & here he means not 〈◊〉 everlasting. Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth, but be unto them that believe, an ensample, in word, in conversation, in love, in g In godly zeal or gifts of the Spirit. spirit, in faith, & in pureness. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine. 14 Despise not the gift that is in thee which was given thee h And revelation of the holy Gost. by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the company of the i Under this name he containeth the whole ministry of the Church which was at Ephesus. Eldership. 15 These things exercise, (and) give thyself unto them, that “ Or, that all may see how thou profitest. it may be seen how thou profitest among all men. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto learning: continued therein: for in doing this thou k Thou shaltfaith fully do thy duty which is an assurance of thy salvation. shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. CHAP. V. 1 He teacheth him how he shall behave himself in rebuking all degrees. 3 An ordre concerning widows 17 The establishing of ministers. 23 The gowernance of his body, 24 And the judgement of sins. 1 REbuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father, and the younger men as brethren. 2 The elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all pureness. 3 a Take care for them. Honour widows, which are widows in deed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let b Paul willeth that the widows put the Church to no charge which have 〈◊〉 children or 〈◊〉 that are able to relieve them, but that the children 〈◊〉rish their mother or kinsfolks according as nature bindeth them. them learn first to show godliness toward their own house, and to recompense their kindred: for that is an honest thing and acceptable before God. 5 And she that is a widow c Which hath no manner of worldly means to help herself with. in deed and left alone, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is d Because she is utterly unprofitable. dead, while she liveth. 7 These things therefore command, that they may be blameless. 8 If there be any that provideth not for his own, and namely for them of his household, he denieth the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under three score year old, that hath been the wife of e He means such widows which being justly divorced from their first husbands married again to the selander of the Church for else he doth not reprove the widows that have been oftener married them once. one husband. 10 And well reported of for good works: if she have nourished her children, if she have lodged the strangers, if she have washed the Saints feet, if she have ministered unto them which were in adversity, if she were continually given unto every good work. 11 But refuse the younger widows: for when they have begun to wax f Forgetting their vocation. want on against Christ, they will marry, 12 Having g Not only have sclandred the Churchin leaving their charge, but have forsaken their religion, & therefore shallbe punished with ever lasting death damnation, because they have broken the h They have not only done dishonour to Christ in leaving their vocation, but also have broken their faith. first faith. 13 And like wise also being idle they learn to go about from house to house: yea, (they are) not only idle, but also prattelers and busibodies, speaking things which are not comely. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, and bear children, and govern the house, (and) give none occasion to the adversary to speak evil. 15 For certain are already turned back after Satan. 16 If any faithful man, or faithful woman have widows, let them minister unto them, and let not the Church be charged, that there may be sufficient for them that are widows in i Which are with out all man's help and secure. deed. 17 ¶ The Elders that rule well, are worthy of double honour specially they which labour Deut. 15. 18. in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, * Thou shalt not Deut. 25. 4. mousel the mouth of the ox that treadeth 1. Cor. 9 9 out the corn: and, * The labourer is worthy Mat. 10. 10. of his wages. Luke, 10. 7. 19 Against an Elder k Except that he which doth 〈◊〉 him, have at lest two witnesses which promise with the accoser to prove that which they lay to his charge. receive none accusation but under two orthre witnesses. 20 Them that sin, rebuke openly, that the rest also may fear. 21 ¶ * l Chief the ministers and so all others. “ Or, protest. charge (thee) before God & the Lord jesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things without “ Or without ha' 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. preferring Chap. 6. 13. one to another, and do nothing parcially. 22 Layhands suddenly on no man, m In 〈◊〉 them without suf ficient trial. neither be partaker of other mens sins: keep thyself n From just offence. pure. 23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomachs sake, and thy often infirmities. 24 Some men's sins are open o As Simon the sorcerer, before hand, and go before unto judgement: but some men's p Their sins follow, which for a i'm have deceived the god lie, and after 〈◊〉 detected, 〈◊〉 Saul, judas, and other 〈◊〉. follow after. 25 Likewise also the good works are manifest before hand, and they that are otherwise can not be hide. CHAP. VI 1 The duty of servants to 〈◊〉 their masters. 3 Against such as are not satisfied with the word of God. 6 Of true godliness and contentation of mind. 9 Against covetousness. 11 A charge given to Timothy. 1 LEt as many * servants as are under the Ephe. 6. 5. yoke count their masters worthy of all Col 3. 22. honour, that the Name of God, and (his) doctrine 1. Pet. 2. 18. be not evil spoken of. 2 And they which have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren, but rather do service, because they are faith full, and beloved, and 〈◊〉 of the a That is of the grace of God, as 〈◊〉 servants are and having the same adoption. benefit. These things teach and exhort. 3 If any man teach other wise, and consenteth not to the wholesome words of our Lord jesus Christ, and to the doctrine, which is according to godliness. 4 He is puffed up and knoweth nothing, but doteth about * questions and strife of words, Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmising. 5 Vain disputations of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, which think that gain is godliness: from such separate thyself. 6 b They that measure religion by riches, are here taught, that only religion is the true riches. But godliness is great gain, if a man be content with that he hath. 7 * For we brought nothing into the world, (&) it is certain, that we can carry nothing out 8 Therefore when we have food and raiment job. 1. 21. let us there with be content. 〈◊〉. 27. 26. 9 For they that will be c That set their felicity in riches rich, fall into tentation Eccies 5. 14. and snares, and into many foolish and noisome lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction. 10 For the desire of money is the root of all evil, which while some jousted after, they erred from the faith, and d For they are 〈◊〉 quiet neither in soul nor body. pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, o e Whom God's Spirit doth rule. man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, (and) meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith: lay hold of eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. Chap. 5. 11. 13 * I charge thee in the sight of GOD, who quickeneth allthings, and before jesus Christ Mat. 27. 11. which under Pontius Pilate * witnessed a john. 18. 37. good confession. 14 That thou keep (this) commandment with out spot, and unrebukable, until the appea Chap. 1. 11. ring of our Lord jesus Christ. Revel 17. 14. & 19 16. 15 Which in duetime he shall show, that is * blessed and prince only, e By this mighty power of God the 〈◊〉 are admonished 〈◊〉 dely to stand in their vocation although the 〈◊〉, Satan & 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 them. the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 16 Who only hath immortality, and dwelleth in the light that none can attain unto, * whom never man saw, neither can see, unto whom (be) honour & power everlasting. Amen. 17 Charge them that are rich f In things 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 life. in this world, john. 1. 18. that they be not high minded, and that they 1. john. 1. 12. * trust not in uncertain riches, but in the living Mar. 4. 19 God, [which giveth us abundantly all Luk. 22. 15. things to enjoy] 18 That they do good, (and) be rich in good Mat. 6 20. works, (and) ready to distribute, and communicate. Luk. 6. 9 19 * Laying up in store for themselves a good fundatio against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life. 20 O Timotheus, keep g The gifes of God for the utility of the Church Chap. 1. 4. & 4, 7. that which is committed unto thee, and * avoid profane (and) vain babblings, and h As when question, 〈◊〉 question. oppositions of science falsely so called. 21 Which while some profess, they have erred concerning the faith. Grace (be) with thee. Amen. The first (epistle) to Timotheus written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacaciana. THE second EPISTLE of Paul to Timotheus. THE ARGUMENT. THe Apostle being now ready to confirm that doctrine 〈◊〉 his blood, which he had professed and taught, encourageth simotheus [and in him all the faithful] in the faith of the Gospel, and in the constant and sincere confession of the same: willing him not to shrink for fear of afflictions, but patiently to attend the issue, as do husband men, which at length receive the fruits of their labours, and to cast of alfeare and care, as soldiers do which seek only to please their 〈◊〉 showing him briefly the sum of the Gospel, which he preached, commanding him to preach the same to others diligently taking heed of contentions, curious disputations, and vain questions, to the intent that his doctrine may all together edify. Considering that the examples of Hymeneus and Philetus, which subverted the true doctrine of the resurre ction, were so horrible: & yet to the intent that no man should be offended at their fall, being men of authority & inestimation, he showeth that all that profess Christ are not his, & that the Church is subject to this calamity that the evil must dwell among the good till God's trial come: yet he reserveth them whom he hath elected, even to the end. And that Timotheus should not be discouraged by the wicked, he declareth what abominable men, and dangerous times shall follow, willing him to arm himself with the hope of the good issue that God will give unto his, & to exercise himself diligently in the Scriptures, both against the adversaries, and for the utility of the Church, desiring him to come to him for certain necessary affairs, and so with his and others salutations endeth. CHAP. I 6 Paul exhorteth Timotheus to steadfastness and patience in persecution, and to continued in the doctrine, that he had taught him. 12 Whereof his bonds and afflictions were agage. 16 A commendation of Onesiphorus. 1 PAul an Apostle of jesus Christ by the will of God, a Being sent of God to preach that life 〈◊〉 he had promised in Christ jesus. according to the promise of life, which is in Christ jesus. 2 To Timotheus (my) beloved son: Grace, mercy, (and) peace from God the Father, and (from) jesus Christ our Lord 3 I thank God, * whom I serve from (mine) Act. 22. 〈◊〉. b Following the steps of mine ancestor's, as Abraham, 〈◊〉 jacob, and others of whom I am come and of whom I received the true religion by succession elders with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day. 4 Desiring to see thee, mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy: 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, whiched welt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in this mother Eunice, and am assured that (it dwelleth) in thee also. 6 Wherefore, I put thee in remembrance that thou c The gift of God is a certain huelie flame 〈◊〉 in our hearts which Satan & the flesh labour to quench, and therefore we must 〈◊〉 it, and 〈◊〉 it up. stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of d With the rest of the Elders of Ephesus. 1. mine hands. 7 For God hath not given to us the Spirit of e As though God would destroy us. fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, neither of me his prisoner: but be partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel, according to the power of God. Tim. 4. 14. 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an 1. Cor. 1. 2. * holy calling, not according to our* works 〈◊〉. 1. 3. but according to his own purpose & grace which was given to us through Christ jesus before the * world was. 〈◊〉. 16. 25. 10 But is now made manifest by the f He speaketh here of his first 〈◊〉; which 〈◊〉 it seemed 〈◊〉 & contemptible, yet was honourable & glorious: therefore our minds aught to be lifted up from the consideration of worldly things to contemplate the majesty there of. appearing 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 9 of our Saviour jesus Christ, who hath Col. 〈◊〉. 26. abolished death, and hath brought life and 'tis 1. 2. immortality unto light through the Gospel. 1. Pet. 〈◊〉. 20. 11 * Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, & 〈◊〉. Tim 2. 7. Apostle, and ateacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things but I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have g Which is myself. committed to him against that day. 13 Keep the true pattern of the wholesome words, which thou hast herded of me in faith and love which is in Christ jesus. 14 That h The grace of the holy Gost. worthy thing, which was committed to thee, keep through the holy Ghost, which dwelleth in us. 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia, be turned from me: of which sort are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of One siphorus: for he oftrefreshed me, & was not ashamed of my chain. 17 But when he was at Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found (me.) 18 The Lord grant unto him, that he may find mercy with the Lord at that day, and in how many things he hath ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. CHAP. II 2 He exhorteth him to be constant in trouble, to suffer manly to abide fast in the wholesome doctrine of our Lord jesus Christ. 11 Showing him the fidelity of God's counsel touching the salvation of his. 19 And the mark thereof. 1 THou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ jesus: 2 And what things thou hast herded of me, ” Or, in the presence of many witness, by many witnesses, the same deliver to faithful men, which shallbe able to a So that the truth of God may remain 〈◊〉. teach other also. 3 Thou therefore suffer afflictions as a good soldier of jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth, entangleth himself with b As with his house hold, and other ordinary affairs. the affairs of (this) life, because he would please him that hath choose him to be a soldier. 5 And if any man also strive for a mastery, he is not crowned, excepthe strive as he aught to do. 6 The husband man c So that the pain must go before the 〈◊〉. must labour before he receive the fruits. 7 Consider what I say: and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 8 Remember that jesus Christ (made) of the seed of David, was raised again from the dead according to my Gospel. 9 Wherein I suffer trouble an evil doer, oven unto bonds: but the word of God is not d Not withstanding mine impri 〈◊〉 the word of God hath it race, and increaseth. bound. 10 Therefore I suffer all things, for the * e To confirm their faith, more esteeming the edification of the Church then himself. elects sake, that they might also obtain the the salvation which is in Christ jesus, with 2. Cor. 1. 4. eternal glory. Col. 1. 24. 11 It (is) a true saying, For if we be* dead with Rom. 6. 5. him, we also shall live with him. 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: * if we deny him, he also will deny us. 13 If* we believe not, (yet) abideth he faithful: he can not deny himself. Mat. 10. 33. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, Mar. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉, and protest before the Lord, that they strive Rom. 3 3. not about words, which is to no profit, (but) to the perverting of the hearers. 15 Study to she we thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, f Giving to every one his just portion, Wherein he alludeth to the Priests of the old Law which in their sacrifice gave to God his part, took their own part and gave to him that brought the sacrifice, his duty. dividing the word of truth a right. 16 * Stay profane, and vain babblings: for they shall increase unto more ungo 〈◊〉. 17 And their word shall fret as a cancer of which sort is Hymeneus and Philetus. 18 Which as concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is passed already, 1. Tim. 4 7. and 6. 20. and do destroy the faith of certain. Tit. 3. 9 19 But the foundation of God remaineth sure, and hath this seal, g He 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 God's election and man's faith. The LORD knoweth who are his, and, Let every one that calleth on the Name of Christ, depart from iniquity. 20 Notwithstanding in a h Because the wicked should not cover themselves under the name of the chur the he showeth by this similitude, that both good and bad may 〈◊〉 therein. great house are not only vessels of Gold and of Silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honour, and some unto dishonour. 21 If any man therefore purge himself from i That is, both separate himself fro the wicked, and also purge his natural corruption by God's Spirit. these, he shallbe a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the Lord, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also from the lusts of youth, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, (and) peace, with them that* call on the Lord with pure heart. 2. Cor. 1. 2. 23 * And put away foolish, and k Which do not edify. unlearned que 1. Tim. 1. 4. and 4. 7. stions, knowing that they in gender strife. Tite. 3. 9 24 But the servant of the Lord must not strive, but (must) be gentle toward all men apt to teach, l Which fail of ignorance. suffering the evil men (patiently.) 25 Instructing them with meekness that are contrary m He means not this of Apostates or heretics, whom he willeth to 〈◊〉 but of them only which as yet are not come to the knowledge of the truth, and falthrough ignorance. minded, (proving) if GOD at any time will give them repentance, that they may know the truth. 26 And that they may come to amendment out of the snare of the devil, which are taken of him at his wil 〈◊〉 Or, thus being delivered out of the snare of 〈◊〉 devil of whom they are taken, they may come to amendment and perform his wil CHAP. III 1 He prophesieth of the perilous times. 2 Sets out hypocrites in their colours. 12 showeth the state of the Christians. 14 And how to avoid dangers. 16 Also what profit cometh of the Scriptures. 1 This know also, that in the * last days shall come perilous times. 2 For a He speaketh of them which make profession to be Christians. men shallbe lovers of their own selves, Chap. III covetous, boasters, proud, cursed speakers, 2. Tim. 4. 1. disobedient to parents, unthankful, 2. Peter. 3. 3 unholy. jude. 18. 3 Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, intemperate, fierce, 〈◊〉 of them which are good. 4 Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God. 5 Having a she we of godliness, but have denied the power thereof: turn away therefore from such. 6 For of this sort are they which b As, monks, 〈◊〉, and such 〈◊〉. creep into houses, and lead captive simple women laden with sins, and led with divers lusts. 7 (Which women are) everlearning, and are never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 * And as jannes' and Jambres with stood More Exod. 7. 12. says, so do these also resist the truth, men of c Which 〈◊〉 judge nothing a right. corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall prevail no longer: for their madness shallbe evident unto all men, as there's also was. 10 ¶ But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of living, d Not only what I taught and did, but also what my mind and will was. Act. 3. 14. purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience. 11 Persecutions, (and) afflictions which came unto me at* Antiochia, at Iconium, and at I ystri, which persecutions I suffered: but from them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ jesus, shall suffer persecution. 13 But the evil men and e The word signifieth them. that by any craf 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or conveyance beguile men with false colours, fiatteries and illusions, and such God setteth up to exercise his by them: and here S. Paul admonis admonisheth of them 2. Peter. 1. 20. deceivers, shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being de 〈◊〉. 14 But continued thou in the things which thou hast learned, and art persuaded (thereof,) knowing of whom thou hast learned (them.) 15 And that thou hast known the holy Scriptures of a child, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through the faith which is in Christ jesus. 16 * For the whole Scripture (is) given by inspiration of God, and (is) profitable to teach, to improve, to correct (and) to instruct in righteousness. 17 That the f Which is content to be governed by God's word. man of GOD may be g The only Scri pture sufficeth to lead us to perfection. absolute, being made perfit unto all good works. CHAP. four 1 He exhorteth Timotheus to be fervent in the world, and to suffer adversity. 6 Maketh mention of his own death 9 And biddeth Timothy come unto him. 1 I ” Or, adjure. Charge (thee) therefore before God, and (before) the Lord jesus Christ, which shall judge the quick and dead at his appearing, and in his kingdom. 2 Preach the word: be instant, a Leave 〈◊〉 〈◊〉casion to preach and to 〈◊〉. in season and out of season: improve, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come, when they will not suffer wholesome doctrine: but having their ears itching, shall after their own lusts get them an heap of teachers. 4 And shall turn their ears from the truth, and shall be given unto b To false, and unprofitable doctrine. fables. 5 But watch thou in all things: suffer adversity: do the work of an evangelist: make c So behave thyself in this office that men may be able to charge thee with nothing, but rather approwe thee in all things. thy ministery fully known. 6 For I am now ready to be “ Or, dissolving. offered, and the time of my d Read Phi, 2. 17. departing is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, and have finished (my) course: I have kept the faith. 8 (For) hence forth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 9 Make speed to come unto me at once. 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, and hath embraced this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica. Crescens (is go) to Galacia, Titus unto Dalmacia. 11 * e Hereby it is manifest that Peter as yet was not at Rome, and if ever he was there it is uncertain. Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and Colos. 4. 19 bring him with thee: for he is profitable unto me to minister. 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13 The f Some read coffer: others, book. cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but specially the parchements. 14 Alexander the copper smith hath done me much evil: the Lord g For Paul saw in him manifest signs of reprobation. reward him according to his works. 15 Of whom be thou ware also: for he withstood our preaching sore. 16 At my first answering h If S. Peter, had been there he would not have forsaken him. no man assisted, me but all forsook me: (I pray God,) that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gen tiles should hear, and I was delivered out of the mouth of the i Out of the great danger of Nero. lion. 18 And the Lord will deliver me from every k That I commit nothing unworthy mine office, Chap. 1. 16. evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom (be) praise for ever and ever. Amen. 19 Salute Prisca, and Aquila, and the * household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus abode at Corinthus: Trophimus I left at Miletum sick. 21 Make speed to come before winter. Eubulus greteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. 22 The Lord jesus Christ (be) with thy spirit. Grace (be) with you. Amen. The second (Epistle) written from Rome unto Timotheus the first bishop elected, of the Church of Ephesus, when Paul was presented the second time before the Emperor Nero. THE EPISTLE OF Paul to Titus. THE ARGUMENT. WHen Titus was left in Creta to finish that doctrine which Paul had there begun, Satan stirred up certain which went about not only to overthrow the government of the Church, but also to corrupt the doctrine: for some by ambition would have thrust in themselves to be Pastors, others, under pretext of Moses Law brought in many trifles. Against these two sorts of men Paul armeth Titus: first teaching him what manner of Ministers he aught to choose, chief requiring that they be men of sound doctrine to the intent they might resist the adversaries, and amongs other things he noreth the jews which put a certain holiness in meats and such outward ceremonies, teaching them which are the true exercises of a Christian life, and what things appertain to every man's vocation. Against the which if any man rebel or else doth not obey, he willeth him to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. CHAP. I 5 He advertiseth Titus touching the government of the Church. 7. The ordinance and office of ministers. 12 The nature of the Cretians, and of them which sow abroad jewish fables and inventions of men. 1 PAVLa “ Or, minister. servant of God, and an Apostle of JESUS Christ, according to the a That is, to preach the faith, to increase 〈◊〉 knowledge, to 〈◊〉 them to 〈◊〉 godly that at length they may obtain eternal life. faith of Gods elect and the knowledge of the truth, which is according to godliness. Rom. 16. 25. Ephe. 2 Under the hope of eternal life, which God 39 Col. 1. 26. that can not lie, hath b Hath willingly, and of his mere 〈◊〉 promi sed without fo e seeing our faith or works as a cause to move him to this 〈◊〉 mercy. promised before the 2. Tim. 〈◊〉. 10. 1 per. * world began. 1 20. Gal. 11. 3 But hath made his word manifest in due time through the preaching, which is* committed unto me, according to the commandment of God our c Who bothegi 〈◊〉 life, and preserveth life. 〈◊〉: 4 To Titus (my) natural d In respect of faith which was common to them both, so that here by they are brethren: but in respect, of the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Paul 〈◊〉 him as his son is faith. son according to the common faith, Grace, 〈◊〉, (and) peace from God the Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ our Saviour. 5 For this cause left I thee in Creta, that thou shouldest continued to redress the things that remain, and shouldest ordain Elders in eucrie city, as I appointed thee. 6 * If any e That is, without all infamy whereby his au toritie might be diminished. be unreprovable, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, which are not sclandered of riot, neither are disobedient. 1. Tim. 3. 2. 7 For a bishop must be unreprovable, as f Who hath the dispensation of his gifts. God's steward, not “ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 willy. froward, not angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to 〈◊〉 lucre. 8 But harborous, one that loveth “ Or, good men. goodness, wise, g Toward men. righteous, h Toward God holy, temperate. 9 Holding fast the faithful word according to doctrine, that he also may be able to exhort with wholesome doctrine, and improve them that say against it. 10 For there are many disobedient and vain talkers and deceivers of minds, chief they of the i Which were not only the jews, but also the Hebionites, & 〈◊〉 heretics, which taught that the law must be joined with Christ. Circumcision. 11 Whose mouths 〈◊〉 be stopped, which sub vert whole houses, teaching things, which they aught not, for filthy lucre sake. 12 One of themselves, (even) one of their own k He calleth Epimenides the Philosopher, or Poet, whose verse he here recireth, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, because the Cretians so 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and as Laertius writeth, they sacrificedunto him as to a God, forasmuch as he had a marueilousgift to understand things to come: which thing Satan by the permission of God hath opened to the infideles from time to time, but it 〈◊〉 to their greater condemnation, 1. Tim. 1. 4. prophets said, The Cretians (are) always liars, evil beasts, slow belies. 13 This witness is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith. 14 And not taking heed to * jewish fables and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. 15 Unto the pure * (are) all things pure, but unto them that are defiled, and unbelieving, (is) nothing pure, but even their minds and consciences are defiled. 16 They profess that they know God, but by l Forasmuch as they stay at things of nothing, and passenor for them that are 〈◊〉, and so give themselves to all wickedness. works they deny (him,) and are abominable and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. CHAP. II 1 He commends unto him the wholesome doctrine, and telleth him how he shall teach all degrees to be have them Rom. 14. 20. selves. 11 Through the benefit of the grace of Christ. 1 But speak thou the things which become a Where with our soulesarefed and maintained in health. wholesome doctrine. 2 That the Elder men be sober, honest, discrete sound in the faith, in love, (and) in patience. 3 The Elder women likewise, that they be in Chap. II such behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine (but) teachers of honest things. 4 That they may instruct the young women to be sober minded, that they love their husbands, that they love their children. 5 (That they be) discrete, chaste, b Not running to and fro without necessary occasions, which is a sign of 〈◊〉. keeping at 〈◊〉. 5. 23. home good and * subject unto their husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of. 6 Exhort young men likewise, that they be sobreminded. 7 Above allthings show thyself an ensample of good works with uncorrupt doctrine, with gravity, integrity. 8 (And) with the wholesome word, which can not be reproved, that he which withstandeth, may be ashamed, having nothing concerning you to speak evil of. 9 * Let servants be subject to their masters, and Ephes. 6. 3. please (them) in all things not answering again Colos. 3. 22. 10 neither pykers, but that they show all good 1. Pet. 2. 18. faithfulness that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 11 * For the grace of God, that bringeth c Of what condition or state 〈◊〉 they be. salvation 1. Cor. 1. 2. unto all men, hath appeared. Colos. 1. 22. 12 And teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and that we should live sobrely and righteously, & godly in this present world. 13 Looking for the blessed hope, and appearing of the glory of the mighty God, and of our Saviour jesus Christ. 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purge us (to be) a d Most dear and precious. peculiar people unto himself, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and 〈◊〉, and rebuke with all e As becometh the ambassador of God. authority. 〈◊〉 that no man despice thee. CHAP. III 1 Of obedience to such as be in authority. 9 He warneth Titus to be ware of foolish and unprofitable questions. 12 Concluding with certain 〈◊〉 matters. 15 And salutations. 1 Put them in remembrance that they * a Although the rulers be infideles, yet we are bound to obey them in civil polices, and where as they command us nothing against the word of God. be Rom. 19 1. subject to the Principalities and Powers, 1. Pet. 2. 13. (and) that they be obedient, (and) ready to every good work. 2 That they speak evil of no man, that they be no fighters, (but) soft, showing all meekness unto all men. 3 * b For let us consider what we ourselves were when God she's wed us favour. For we ourselves also were in times past unwise, disobedient, deceived, serving the 1 Cor 6. 11. lusts and divers pleasures, 〈◊〉 in maliciousness and envy, hateful, (and) hating one another. 4 But when the bountifulness and love of God our Saviour to ward man appeared. 5 * Not c God doth not justify us for respect of any thing which he seethe in us, but doth prevent us with his grace & freely accepteth us. by the works of righteousness, which 2. Tim. 1. 9 we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the d Baptism is a sure sign of our regeneration, which is wrought by the holy Gost. washing of the new birth and the renewing of the holy Gost. 6 Which he shed on us abundantly, through jesus Christ our Saviour. 7 That we, being justified by his grace, should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This (is) a true saying, and these things I will thou shouldest affirm, that they which have believed in God, might be careful to show forth good works. These things (are) good and profitable unto men. 9 * But stay foolish questions, and genealogies and contentions, and brawling about the Law: for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 e This commandment is given to the minister, & so particularly to all men to whom the sword is not committed: but 〈◊〉 the magistrate, whose chief office is to 〈◊〉 God's 〈◊〉 in his Church aught to cut of all such rotten and 〈◊〉 members from the body. 〈◊〉 him that is an heretic, after once or twice admonition. 11 Knowing that he that is such, is f So that there is no hope of amen dement. perverted, and g Willingly, and wittingly. sinneth being damned of his own self. 12 When I shall sand Artemas unto thee, or 1. Tim. 1. 4. & 4. 7. Tychicus, be diligent to come to me unto 2. Tim. 2. 23. Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas h It is probable, that he was an interpreter of the Law of Moses. as Apollo's. etc. the expounder of the Law, and Apollo's on their journey diligently, that they lack nothing. 14 And let ours also learn to show for: the good works for necessary uses that they be not unfruitful. 15 All that are with me, salute thee. 〈◊〉 them that love us in the faith. Grace (be) with you all, Amen. To Titus, elect the first bishop of the Church of the Cretians, written from Nicopolis in Macedonia. THE EPISTLE OF of Paul to Philemon. THE ARGUMENT. ALbeit the excellency of Paul's spirit wonderfully appeareth in other his Epistles, yet this Epistle is a great witness, and a declaration of the same For far passing the baseness of his matter, he fleeth as it were up to heaven, and speaketh with a divine grace and 〈◊〉. Onesimus servant to Philemon both rob his master, and fled away, whom Paul having won to Christ, sent again to his master, earnestly begging his pardon, with most weighty arguments proving the duty of one Christian to another, and so with salutations endeth. 5 He rejoiceth to hear of the faith and love of Philemon 9 whom he desireth to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him ag 〈◊〉. 1 PAUL a prisoner of jesus Christ, & (our) brother Timotheus unto Philemon our dear friend, and fellow helper. 2 And to (our) dear (sister) Apphia, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the Church that is in thy house. 3 Grace (be) with you, and peace from GOD our Father, and (from) the Lord jesus Christ. 4 I* give thanks to my God, making mention 1. Thes. 1. 〈◊〉. always of thee in my prayers. 2. Thes. 1, 〈◊〉. 5 [When I hear of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord jesus, and to ward all Saints] 6 That the a Thy benevolence toward the Saints which proceedeth of a lively and effectual faith. fellowship of thy faith may be made fruitful, and that whatsoever good thing is in you b That experience may declare that you are the members of jesus Christ through Christ jesus, may be known. 7 For we have great joy and consolation in in thy love, because by thee, brother, the Saints c Meaning their in ward 〈◊〉 and affections were through his charity comforted. hearts are comforted. 8 Wherefore, though I be very bold in Christ to command thee that which is convenient. 9 (Yet) for loves sake I rather beseech thee, though I be as I am, even Paul aged, and even now a prisoner for jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my sonne* Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds. Colos. 4. 9 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable both to thee, and to me, 12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is mine own bowels. 13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the Gospel. 14 But without thy mind would. I do nothing that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. 15 It may be that he therefore d He fled away from thee. departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever. 16 e For he is thy servant by condition, and also now the Lords so that both for thy own sake and for the Lords thou 〈◊〉 to love him. Not now as a servant, but above a servant, (even as) a brother beloved, specially to me: how much more than unto thee, both in the flesh, and the Lord? 17 If therefore thou count our things f That althine is mine, and all mine is thy. common, receive him as myself. 18 If he hath hurt thee, or oweth thee aught, that put on mine accounts. 19 I Paul have written (this) with mine own hand: I will recompense it, albeit I do not say to thee, that thou owest unto me even thy own self. 20 Yea, brother, let me obtain this pleasure of thee in the Lord: comfort my g Grant me this benefit, which shallbe most acceptable unto me of all others. bowels in the Lord 21 Trusting in thy obedience, I written unto thee, knowing that thou wiltdo even more than I say. 22 Moreover also prepare 〈◊〉 lodging: for I trust through your prayers I shallbe given unto you. 23 There salute thee Epaphras my fellow pri sooner h That is for Christ's cause. in Christ jesus. 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, (and) Luke, my fellow helpers. 25 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, (and sent) by Onesimus a servant. THE EPISTLE TO the Ebrewes. THE ARGUMENT. Forasmuch as divers, both of the Greek writers and Latins witness, that the writer of this Epistle for just causes would not have his name known, it were curiosity of our part to labour much therein. For seeing the Spirit of God is the author thereof, it diminisheth nothing the authority although we know not with what pen he written it. Whether it were Paul [as it is not like,] 〈◊〉 Luke, or Barnabas, or Clement, or some other, his chief purpose is to persuade unto the hebrews [whereby he principally means them that abode at jerusalem, and under them all the rest of the Jews] that Christ jesus was not only the redeemer, but also that at his coming all ceremonies must have an end: forasmuch as his doctrine was the conclusion of all the prophecies, & therefore not only Moses was inferior to him, but also the Angels: for they all were servants, & he the Lord, but so Lord, that he hath also taken our flesh, and is made our brother to assure us of our salvation through himself: for he is that eternal Priest, whereof all the Levitical Priests were but shadows, and therefore at his coming they aught to cease, and all sacrifices for 〈◊〉 to be abolished, as he proveth from the seventh chap. verse. 11. unto the 12. chap. verse 13. Also he was that Prophet of whom all the Prophets in time passed witnessed, as is declared from the 12. chapter, verse 18. to the twenty and five verse of the same chapter: yea, and is the King to whom all things are subject, as appeareth from that verse 25. to the beginning of the last chapter. Wherefore according to the examples of the old fathers we must constantly believe in him, that being sanctified by his justice, taught by his wisdom, and governed by his powet, we may steadfastly, and courageously persevere even to the end in hope of that joy that is set before our eyes, occupying ourselves in Christian exercises that we may both be thankful to God, & dutiful to our neighbour. CHAP. I 1 He showeth the excellency of Christ. 4 Above the Angels, 7 And of their office. 1 AT sundry times and in divers manners a God, who is ever constant, and merciful to his Church, declared his will in time past, not all at on ce, or after one sort, but from time to time, and in sundry sorts: but now last of all he hath fully declared altrueth to us by his Son. God spoke in the old time to (our) fathers by the Prophets: 2 In these b So that now we may not cred it any new reave 〈◊〉 after him. last days hath spoken unto us by his Son whom he hath made heir of all things, c He entreateth here of Christ, both as touching his person which is very God, and very man, by who me all things are made, and also as touching his office, whereby he is King, Prophet & Priest. by whom also he made the worlds, Wis. 7. 26. 3 * Who being the brightness of the glory, & Colos. 1 14. the d The livelieima ge and pattern, so that he that seethe him, seethe the Father, john, 14 9: for else the person of the Father is not seen, but apprehended by faith. engraved form of his person, and bearing up all things by his mighty word, hath by himself e So that our sins cambe purged by none other means. purged our sins, and sitteth Psal. 2. 7. at the right hand of the majesty in the high Chap. 5. 9 est places, Act. 13. 33. 4 And is made so much more excellent than 2. Sam. 7. 14. the f Much more than than all other things created. Angels in as much as he hath obtained 2. Chro. 22. 10. a more excellent name than they. Psal. 97. 8. 5 For unto which of the Angels said he at any time, * Thou art my Son, g Because he was at the time appointed declared to the world. Psal. 104. 4. this day begat I thee? and again, I * will be his Father, and he shallbe my son? 6 And again when he bringeth in (his) first begotten Son into the world, he says, * And let all the Angels of God worship him. 7 And of the Angels he says, * He maketh the h He compareth the Angels to the winds, which are here beneath as God's messengers. Psal. 45. 7. Spirits his messengers, and his ministers a flame of fire. 8 But unto the Son (he says,) * O God, thy throne (is) for ever and ever: the i The administration of thy kingdom is just. sceptre of thy kingdom (is) a sceptre of righteousness. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity. Wherefore God, (even) thy GOD, hath k This is meant in that that the word is made flesh, and that the holy 〈◊〉 was powered on him with out measure, that we may all receive of him every one according to his measure. Psal., 110, 26. anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 10 And, * Mat, 22. 44. Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast established the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. 11 They shall perish, but thou dost remain: and they all shall wax oldeas doth a garment. 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shallbe changed: but thou art the same and thy years shall not fail. 13 Unto which also of the Angels said he at any time, * 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 25. Sat at my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister, for their sakes which shallbe heirs of salvation? Psal. 120. 1. Chap. 10. 12. CHAP. II 1 He exhorteth us to be obedient unto the new Law which Christ hath given us, 9 And not to be offended at the infirmity and lowe degree of Christ, 10 Because it was necessary that for our sakes he should take such an humble state upon him, that he might be like unto his brethren. 1 WHerefore we aught diligently to give heed to the things which we have herded, jest at any a We must diligently keep in memory the doctrine, which we have learned, left like vessele full of chaps weleake and run out on everieparte. time we should let them slip. 2 For if the b which was the Law given to Moses by the hands of the Angels. word spoken by Angels was steadfast, and every transgression, and disobedience received a 〈◊〉 recompense of reward, 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so c As the Gospel is which only offereth 〈◊〉. great Gal 3. 19 salvation, which at the first began to be preached Act. 7. 〈◊〉. by the LORD, and (afterward) was Mar. 16. 20. confirmed unto us by d That is, the Apostles. them that herded him, 4 * God bearing witness there to, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the holy Ghost, according to his own will? 5 For he hath not put in subjection unto the Angels the e 〈◊〉 isaiah calleth the new heavens, and the new earth, Chap 65. 17. where of Christ is the fa ther. world to come, whereof we speak. Isa. 9 6 that is, the head of us his members. Psal. 8. 5. 6 But* one in a certain place witnessed, saying f He speaketh here chief of the faithful, which are made through Christ citizens of the world to comewhere they shall enjoy with their prince all these things which now they have only but in part. What is man, that thou shouldest be mindful of him! or the son of man that thou wouldest consider him! 7 Thou madest him a little inferior to the Angels: thou crownedst him with g In making him fellow heir with Christ. glory and honour, and hast set him above the works of thy hands. 8 * Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. And in that he hath put all things in subjection under him, he left nothing that should not be subject unto him. h To them which object that they see not these things accomplished in man, the Apostle answereth that they are fulfilled in 〈◊〉 our 〈◊〉 who 〈◊〉 his to the same glory with him. Psal. 22. 25. But we yet Mat. 28. 18. see not all things subdued unto i To man, as he is of Christ. him. 1. Cor. 15. 27. 9 But we see jesus k By his 〈◊〉 which most 〈◊〉 appeareth in the Church. crowned with glory and Philip, 2. 8. honour, which was made a little inferior to the Angels, through the suffering of death, that by God's grace he might taste death for all men. 10 For it become him, for whomme (are) all things, & by whom (are) all things, seeing that he brought many children unto glory, that he should consecrated the l jesus Christ by humbling himself and taking upon him the form of a servant, which was our flesh, and mortality, giveth us assurance of our salvation. Prince of their salvation through m Therefore we by afflictions are made like to the Son of God. afflictions. 11 For he that sanctifieth, and they which are sanctified, are all n The head and the members are of one nature: so Christ which sand ctifieth us, & we that are sanctified are all one by the union of our flesh. of one: wherefore he is not ashamed to call them brethren. 12 Saying, * I will declare thy Name unto my o This proveth Christ's humanity. brethren: in the mids of the Church will sing praises to thee. 13 And again, * I will put my p Meaning, that Christ touching his humanity put his 〈◊〉 in God. trust in him. Psal. 18. 〈◊〉. And again, * q Isai speaketh this of him 〈◊〉, and his disciples, but properly it is applied to Christ the head of all 〈◊〉. Behold, here am I, and the Isa. 8, 18. children which God hath given me. Hose. 〈◊〉. 14. 14 Forasmuch then as the children were partakers 〈◊〉. Cor. 15. 〈◊〉. of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part with them, that he might destroy * through death, him that had the power of death, that is the devil, 15 And that he might deliver all them, which for fear of r And God's anger. death were all their life time subject to bondage. 16 For he in no sort took the s Not the nature of Angels but of man. Angels, but the took the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore t Not only as touching nature, but also qualities, only sin except. in all things it become him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be merciful, & a faithful high Priest in things concerning God, that he might make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he suffered, and was tempted, he is able to sucker them that are tempted. u For asmuch as he is exercised in our 〈◊〉, we may be assured, that at all times in our temptations he will sucker us. CHAP. III 1 He requireth them to be obedient unto the word of Christ, 3 who is more worthy than Moses. 12 The punishment of such as will harden their hearts, and not believe, that they might have eternal rest. 1 THerefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenlievocation, a Take heed to his words and receive him. consider the Apostle and high Priest of our b Of that doctrine which we believe and aught to confess. profession Christ jesus: 2 Who was faithful to him that hath appointed c To be the ambassador and high Priest. him, even as * Moses (was) in all his house. 3 For this man is counted worthy of more Nomb. 12. 7. glory than Moses, inasmuch as he which hath builded the house, d Moses was but pat of the house, that is, of the Church whereof the pastors are lively stones, but Christ builded it, and laid the: therefore he deserveth more praise. hath more honour than the house. 4 For every house is builded of some man, and he that hath built all things, (is) e That is Christ: for Christ is the foundation, and head of his Church: he is our brother, and Lord he is the Son of God, and very God, working all things by his own power, God. 5 Now Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a witness of the things which should be spoken after. 6 But Christ (is) as the Son, over his own house, whose f For in obeying the Son we are made the house of God. house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope unto the end. 7 Wherefore, as the holy Ghost says, * To day if you shall hear his voice, 8 Harden not you hearts, as in the g As when ve provoked Gods anger in Massa and Meriba, Exod. 17. 7. provocation, according to the day of the tentation in the wilderness, 9 Where your fathers tempted me, proved me and saw my works forty years long. Psal. 95 8. 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that Chap. 4 7. generation, and said, They err ever in (their) heart, neither have they known my ways. 11 Therefore I swore in my wrath, h Meaning by this other that they should not enter. If they shall enter into my i As disobeying God, they in old time were 〈◊〉 read from the 〈◊〉 of the land of Chanaan: so they which do not obey Christ, shall not enter 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 heavenly rest. rest. 12 Take heed, brethren, jest at any time there be in any of you an evil heart, and unfaithful to depart away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called k Which is all that time where in God doth call us: while he therefore speaketh, let us hear. To day, jest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we keep sure unto the l Which is by faith to embrace, and hold fast 〈◊〉 true doctrine of jesus Christ. end the “ Or, foundation of our assurance, 〈◊〉 beginning, where with we are up held, 15 So long as it is said, To day if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 16 For some when they herded, provoked m To wit, the Lord him to anger: Howbeit, not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he displeased forty years? Was he not displeased with them that sinned, * whose “ Or, bodies and members. carcases fallen in the wilderness? 18 And to whom swore he that they should not enter into his rest, but unto them, that obeyed not? Nomb. 14. 〈◊〉. 19 So we see that they cold not enter in because of unbelief. CHAP. four 2 The word without faith is unprofitable. 3 The Sabbath or rest of the Christians. 6 Punishment of unbelievers. 12 the nature of the word of God. 1 LEt us fear therefore, jest at any time by forsaking the promise of entering into his rest any of you should seem to be deprived. 2 For unto us was the Gospel preached as also unto them: but the word that they herded profited not them, because it was not a He compareth the preaching of the 〈◊〉, as it were, to wine, whereof if we will taste, that is, hear and understand withprofite, we must temper or mix it with faith. mixed with faith in those that herded it. 3 For we which have believed, do enter into rest, as he said (to the other,) * As I have sworn in my wrath, If b Although that God by his rest, after the creation of his works, si gnified the spiritual rest of the faithful, yet he swate to give rest in 〈◊〉 which was but a figure of the heavenly rest, and dured but for a time. they shall enter into my rest: although c The perfection of God's works, and so his rest, signify our heaven lie rest. the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he spoke in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, * And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. 6 Seeing therefore it remains that some must enter thereinto, and they to whom it was first preached, entered not therein for unbeliefs sake: 〈◊〉 2. 2. 7 Again he appointed d That is, in the psalms. in David a certain Deut. 5. 14. day by To day, after so long a time, saying, as Chap. 3. 7. it is said, * This day if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. 8 For e Meaning joshua. if jesus had given them rest, than would he not after this day have spoken of another. 9 There remains therefore a rest to the people of God, 10 For he that is entered into his rest, f Hath cast of his appetites, mortified 〈◊〉 flesh, renounced himself, and followeth God. hath also ceased from his own works, as God (did) from his. 11 Let us study therefore to enter into that rest, jest any man fall after the same ensample of disobedience. 12 For the word of God (is) lively, and mighty in operation, & sharper than any two edged sword, and g For it mortally woundeth the rebellious, and in the elect it killeth the oldeman that they should live unto God. entereth through, even unto the dividing a sunder of the h Where the affections are. soul and the i Which 〈◊〉 will and rea son. spirit, and of the joints, and the marry, and is a discerner of the thoughts and the intentes of the heart. 13 neither is there any creature, which is not manifest in his sight: but all things (are) naked and k As that thing which is 〈◊〉 a sunder even through the mids of the back, & so is made open that it may be seen throughout open unto his eyes, “ Or, concerning whom we spoke with whom we have l Therefore when we hear his word we must tremble, knowing thereby that God soundeth our hearts. to do. 14 Seeing then that we have a great high Priest which is entered into heaven, (even) jesusthe Son of GOD, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high Priest, which can not be touched with the feeling of our infirmities but was in all things tempted in like sort, (yet) without sin. 16 Let us therefore go boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. CHAP. V. 5 He compareth jesus Christ with the levitical Priests, showing wherein they either agree or descent. 11 afterward he reproveth the negligence of the jews. 1 FOr every high Priest is taken from among men, and is a He showeth that man can have none access to God without an high Priest, because that of himself he is profane and sinful. ordained for men, in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both b Which were of things without life. gifts and c As of beasts which are killed sacrifices for sins. 2 Which is able sufficiently to have compassion on them d That is, of sinners. that are ignorant, and that are out of the way, because that he also is compassed with infirmity. 3 And for the same's sake he is bond to offer for sins, as well for his own part, as for the people's. 4 * And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as (was) 1. Chro. 13. 10. Aaron. 5 So likewise Christ took not to him * self this honour, to be made the high Priest, but he that said unto him, * Thou art my Son, this Psal. 2. 7. day begat I thee, (gave it him.) Chap. 1. 5. 6 As he also in another place speaketh, * Thou Psal. 110. 4. art a Priest for ever after the e Who was both Priest and King. order of Melchi-sedec. Chap. 7. 17. 7 Which in the f When he lived in this 〈◊〉. days of his flesh did offer up prayers and supplications, with g He means that most earnest prayer which Christ prayed in the garden where he swear drops of blood. strong crying and tears unto him, that was able to save him from death, and was also herded h Being perple xitie and fearing the horrors of death. in that which he feared. 8 And though he were the Son, yet learned he obedience, by the things which he suffered 9 And being consecrated was made the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him. 10 And is called of God an high Priest after the order of Melchi-sedec. 11 i He digresseth till he come to the beginning of the 7. Chap. Of whom we have many things to say, which are hard to be uttered, because you are dull of hearing. 12 For when as concerning the time you aught to be teachers, yet have you need again that we teach you the first “ Or, rudiment. 〈◊〉 of the word of God: and are become such as have need of k Read. milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk, is inexperte 1. Cor. 3. 2. in the l That is the Gospel which is that true 〈◊〉 that teacheth us wherewe have our justice. 〈◊〉 of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of age, which through long custom have their wits exercised, to discern both good and evil. CHAP. VI 1 He proceedeth in reproving them, and 〈◊〉 them not to faint, 12 But to be steadfast and patiented, 18 Forasmuch as God is sure in his promise. 1 THerefore, leaving the doctrine of the a That is, the first rudiments of our Christian religion. beginning of Christ, let us be led forward unto perfection, not laying again the foundation b Hemencioneth slew points of the 〈◊〉 which was then in 〈◊〉 the confession of amendment of life: the sum of the faith: a brief explication of Basilius ptisme, ád laying on of hands: the 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & 〈◊〉 last judgement. of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of c Then the use of baptism was declared when on the solemn days appointed to baptise the Church came together. baptisms, and laying on of hands, and of the resurrection from the dead, and of eternal judgement. 3 And this will we do d It is Gods singular gift to 〈◊〉 in knowledge, and to go forward in the understanding of God's word. if God permit. 4 * For it is impossible that they, which were once lightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the holy Ghost, Mat. 12. 〈◊〉. 5 And have tasted of the good word of God, 2. Pet. 2. 20. and of the powers of the world to come, Chap. 10 26. 6 If they fall away, should be renewed again by repentance: seeing they e They 〈◊〉 are apostates, and sin against the holy Ghost, hate Christ, 〈◊〉 & mock him, but to their own destruction, & therefore fall into desperation, and can not 〈◊〉. crucify again to themselves the son of God and make a mock of him. 7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing of God. 8 But that which beareth thorns and briers, (is) reproved, and is near unto cursing, whose end (is) to be burned. 6 But beloved, we have persuaded ourselves better things of you, and such as accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God (is) not unrighteous, that he should forget your work, and labour of love, which you showed to ward his Name, in that you have ministered unto the Saints, and (yet) minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you show the same diligence, to the f Whereby it may appear that you are fully persuaded of life everla sting. full assurance of hope unto the end, 12 That you be not slothful, but followers of g As the holy fathers, 〈◊〉 and martyrs, that were before us. them, which through faith and patience, inherit the promises. 13 For when God made the promise to Abraham, because he had no greater to swear by he swore by himself. 14 Saying, * Surely I will abundantly bless thee Gene. 12. 3. & 17. 〈◊〉 and 22. 16. and multiply thee marvelously. 15 And so after that he had tarried patiently, he enjoyed the promise. 16 For men verily swear by him that is greater (then themselves) and an oath for confirmation is among them an end of all strife. 17 So God willing more h Because of 〈◊〉 wickedness which will not 〈◊〉 God except he swear. abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the stableness of his counsel, bond himself by an othe, 18 That by i God's 〈◊〉 and oath, are two things in him unchangeable. two immutable things, wherein it is unpossible that GOD should lie, we might have strong consolation, which have our refuge to hold fast the hope that is set before us, 19 Which we have, as an anchor of the soul both sure and steadfast, and it k He returns to the coparison between ChristPriesthode and the Levitical which he had begun in the 5. Chap. entereth into that which within the l Which is heaven whether Christ is go before to prepare us place. vail. 30 Whether the forerunner is for us entered in (even) jesus that is made an high Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedech. CHAP. VII. 1 He compareth the priesthood of Christ unto Melchisedec. 11 Also Christ's priesthood with the Levites. 1 FOr this Melchi-sedec * (was) King of Salem, the Priest of the most high God, who Chap VII. met Abraham, as he returned from the slaughter Gen. 14. 18. of the Kings, and blessed him: 2 To whom also Abraham gave the tithe of all things: who first is by interpretation King of righteousness: after that, (he is) also King of Salem, that is, King of peace. 3 Without a So called because that Moses Maketh no mention of his 〈◊〉 or kinsfolks, but as he had been suddenly sent of God into the world to be 〈◊〉 figure of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, & shortly taken out of the world again so Christ 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 his 〈◊〉 had no 〈◊〉, & concerning his 〈◊〉 no mother. father, without mother without kindred, and hath neither beginning of (his) days, neither end of life: but is likened unto the Son of God, and continueth a Priest for ever. 4 Now consider how great this man (was,) unto whom even the b That is, the chief of fathers. Patriarch Abraham gave the tithe of the spoils. 5 For verily they which are the children of Levi, which receive the office of the priesthood, have a* c The 〈◊〉 commandment to receive that, which Abraham gave 〈◊〉 y to Mel 〈◊〉. commandment to take according to the Law, tithes of the people [that is, of their brethren] though they d Was begotten of Abraham. came out of the loins of Abraham, 6 But he whose kindred is not counted among them, received tithes of Abraham, & blessed Nom. 18. 19 him that had the promises. 〈◊〉. 18. 1. 7 And without all contradiction the less is jos. 14. 1. blessed of the greater. 8 And here men that die, receive tithes: but there he (receiveth them,) of whom it is witnessed, that he f Because there is no mention of 〈◊〉 death. liveth. 9 And to say as the thing is, Levi also which receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham. 10 For he was yet in the loins of his Father 〈◊〉 The Levites re〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of their brethren, but Melchi 〈◊〉 of Abraham, the 〈◊〉: therefore his priesthood is more excellent than the 〈◊〉. (Abraham,) when Melchi-sedec met him. 11 If therefore perfection had been by the priesthood of the Levites [for under in the Law was established to the people] what needed it furthermore, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchi-sedec, and not to be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For if the priesthood be changed, then of necessity must there be a change of the g The Law and the priesthood are 〈◊〉 of one 〈◊〉: so that both 〈◊〉 & Moses 〈◊〉 pertain to 〈◊〉, which is Priest and Law maker Law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken, pertaineth unto another tribe whereof no man served at the altar. 14 For it is evident, that our Lord, sprung out of juda, concerning the which tribe Moses spoke nothing, touching the priesthood. 15 And it is yet a more evident thing, because that after the similitude of Melchi-sedec, there is risen up another Priest. 16 Which is not made (Priest) after the Law h Which stood in outward & corporal 〈◊〉nies. of the carnal commandment, but after the power of the endless life. Psal. 110. 4. 17 For he testifieth (thus,) * Thou art a Priest Chap. 5. 6. for ever, after the order of Melchi-sedec. 18 For the commandment that went afore is disannulled, because i For the Law hath no virtue nor 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a man become to 〈◊〉. of the weakness thereof, and unprofitableness. 19 For the Law made nothing perfit, but “ Or, it was as in troduction of a better hope. the bringing in of a better hope (made perfit,) whereby we draw near unto God. 20 And forasmuch as it is not without an oath [for these are made Priests without an oath. 21 But this, he (is made) with an oath by him Psal. 110. 4. that said unto him, * The Lord hath sworn and will not repent, Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchi-sedec.] 22 By so much is jesus made a surety of a better “ Or, 〈◊〉. Testament. 23 And among them many were made Priests, because they were not suffered to endure, by the reason of death. 24 But this man, because he endureth ever, hath an k Therefore 〈◊〉 others are blasphemous, that either make themselves his successors, or pretend any 〈◊〉 sa 〈◊〉. everlasting priesthood. 25 Wherefore, he is able also l The 〈◊〉 of his priesthood is to save and that fully & perfectly, not by supplying that thatwanteth but by taking away the Law which is unperfect by reason of our infirmities. perfitly to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make intercession for them. 26 For such an high Priest it become us to have, (which is) holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sins, and made higher than the heaven: 27 Which needed not daily as those high Priests to offer up sacrifice, * first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for that did he m And can not without blasphemy be said to be offered again, or else by any 〈◊〉 re: for none cold offer him, but himself. once, when he offered up himself. 28 For the Law maketh men high Priests, which Leu. 16. 3. have infirmity: but the word of the oath that was n Not that it was first made after the Law was given: but because the 〈◊〉 of that 〈◊〉 oath was then 〈◊〉 to the 〈◊〉. since the Law, (maketh) the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. CHAP. VIII. 6 He proveth the abolishing aswell of the Levitical priesthood, as of the old Covenant by the spiritual and everla 〈◊〉 priesthood of Christ, 8 And by the new Covenant 1 NOw of the things which we have spoken, (this is) the sum, that we have such an high Priest, that sitteth at the right-hand of the throne of the majesty in heavens, 2 And (is) a minister of the a That is, 〈◊〉 Sanctuary, and of the true b Which is the body of Christ. Tabernacle which the Lord pight, and not c For 〈◊〉 it should be 〈◊〉. man. 3 For d He proveth that Christ's body is the true Tabernacle, and that he must needs be made man, to the intent that he might have a thing to offer, which was his body. every high Priest is ordained to offer both gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it was of necessity, that this man should have some what also to offer, 4 For he were not a Priest, if he were on the earth, seeing there are Priests that according to the Law offer gifts, 5 Who serve unto the pattern and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was warned Exod 25. 40. by God, when he was about to finish the Tabernacle. Act 7. 44. * Se, said he, that thou make all things according to the e 〈◊〉 the offerings of the Levi tes were but shadows of heaven lie things, as appeareth by the oracle to Moses, it followeth then that Christ's heavenly, Sanctuary, his Tabernacle and office are far more excellent. pattern, showed to thee in the mount. 6 But now (our high Priest) hath obtained a more excellent office, in asmuch as he is the Mediator of a better ” Or, covenant. jer. 31. 31. Testament, which is established upon better promises. 7 For if that first (Testament) had been faultless, no place should have been sought for the second. 8 For in rebuking them he says, * Behold, the days will f That is, when Christ shall 〈◊〉 our sins by the preaching of the Gospel. come, says the Lord, when I shall make with the house of Israel, and with the house g Signifying that there should be no more division, but all 〈◊〉 be made one Church of juda a new Testament: Rom. 11. 27. 9 Not like the Testament that I made with Chap. 10. 16. their fathers, in the day that I took them by the hand, to lead them out of the land of Egypt: for they h Man by transgressing the bands of the Covenant, cold not enjoy the commodity thereof. continued not in my Testament, and I regarded them not, says the Lord 10 For this is the Testament that I will make with the house of Israel, After those days, says the Lord, I will put my laws in their mind, and in their heart I will writ them, & I will be their God, and they shallbe my people, 11 And they shall not i Men shall not in the time of the 〈◊〉 be so igno rant as they were before, but shall know God muchemore perfitly through Christ. teach every man his neighbour & every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the lest of them to the greatest of them. 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and I will remember their sins and their iniquities no more. 13 In that he says a new (Testament,) he hath abrogate the old: now that which is disannulled and vaxed old, is ready to vanish away. CHAP. IX. 1 How that the Ceremonies and sacrifices of the Law are abolished. 11 By the eternity and perfection of Christ's sacrifice. 1 THen the first “ Or, Tabernacle. (Testament) had also “ Or, ceremonies. ordinances of religion, and a a Not heavenly and spiritual. Exod. 26. 1. & 36. 1. worldly San ctuarie. 2 For the first * Tabernacle was made, where in was the candlestick, & the table, and the show bread, which (Tabernacle) is called the Holy places. 3 And after the b That is, on the inward 〈◊〉 of the vail which was hide from the people. second vail (was) the Taber nacle, which is called the Holiest of all, 4 Which had the golden censer, and the Ark of the Testament overlaid round about with gold, wherein the golden pot which Nomb. 17. 10. had manna (was,) and* Aaron's red that 1. king. 8. 9 had bud dead, & the * tables of the Testament. 2. Chron. 5. 10. 5 * And over the Ark were the glorious Che Exod. 〈◊〉. 22. rubims, shadowing “ Or, cover of the ark. the “ Or, errors. mercy seat: of Exod. 30. 10. which things we will not now speak particularly. levit. 16. 2. 6 Now when these things were thus ordained the Priests went always into the first Tabernacle, and accomplished the service. 7 But into the second went the * high Priest alone, once every year, not without blood which he offered for himself, and for the “ Or, errors. ignorances of the people. 8 Whereby the holy Ghost this signified, that the c For so long as the high Priest offered once a year for his own sins and for the peoples, and also while this earthly tabernacle, the way to the heavenly Tabernacle, which is made open by Christ's blood, cold not be entered into. way into the Holiest of all was, not yet opened, while as yet the first Tabernacle was standing, 9 Which was a 〈◊〉 for the time present, wherein were offered gifts and sacrifices that cold not make “ Or, perfect. holy concerning the conscience, d neither yet him for whom they were 〈◊〉. him that did the service, 10 Which only stood in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and e Which ceremonies although they were ordained of God, yet consi dered in themselves, or else compared with Christ, are but carnal, gross, and earthly & touch 〈◊〉 the soul. carnal rites, until the time of f Till the new testament was appointed. reformation. 11 But Christ being come an high Priest of good things to come, by a greater and a more perfit g which was his body and huma ne nature. Tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this building, 12 neither by the blood of goats and calves: Levi. 16 14. but by his own blood entered he in once unto Nomb. 19 4. the h Which is heaven. holy place, i For Christ was the sacrifice, the Tabernacle and the Priest. Galat. 3. 15. and obtained eternal 1. Pet. 1. 19 redemption (for us.) 1. john. 1. 9 13 * For if the k The Levitical Priest offered beats blood: but Christ the true & eternal Priest 〈◊〉 his own blood, 〈◊〉 was most holy and pure: the 〈◊〉 Priest offered yearly, & the 〈◊〉 did only represent the true holiness: but Christ by one one lie sacrifice hath made holy for ever all them that believe. blood of bulls and of goats 〈◊〉 1. 5. and the ashes of an heifer, sprinkling them that are unclean, sanctifieth as touching the Luk. 1. 74. purifying of the l Outwardly 〈◊〉 the sight of man. flesh, 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ which through the eternal Spirit offered him Rom. 5. 6. self without spot to God, purge your conscience 1. Pet. 3. 18. from m Which of themselves procure death and are the fruits thereof. dead works, to * serve the living God? 15 And for this cause is he the Mediator of the new Testament, that through * death which was for the redemption of the transgressions (that were) in the n Made between God and Christ, who by his death should make us heirs. former Testament, they which were called, might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament (is) there must be the death of him that made the testament. 17 * For the o He proveth that Christ must die, because the 〈◊〉 or testament is of none effect without the death of the 〈◊〉. testament is confirmed when men are dead: for it is yet of no force as long as he that made it, is a live. 18 Wherefore neither was the first ordained without p Without the death of 〈◊〉 that were sacrificed which signified, that Christ would 〈◊〉 his Father's wrath with his blood. Exod. 24. 8. blood. 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to the people, according to the Law, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water and purple wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, 20 * Saying, This is the blood of the Testament which God hath appointed unto you. 21 Moreover, he sprinkled likewise the Tabernacle with blood also, and all the ministering vessels. 22 And almost all things are by the Law purged with blood, and without shedding of blood is no remission. 23 It was then necessary, that the similitudes of heavenly things should be purified with such things: but the heavenly things themselves (are purified) with better q Albeit there is but one sacrifice, which is Christ himself once offered, vet because this true andeter nal sacrifice is compared with all those which were figurative, and is more 〈◊〉 than all they, therefore he calleth it in the plural number, 〈◊〉. sacrifices than are these. 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places that are made with hands, which are “ Or, patterns. similitu des of the true (Sanctuary:) but (is entered) in to very heaven, to appear now in the sight of God for us, 25 Not that he should offer himself r Therefore to make any other offering or sacrifice for sin after that Christ's body was once offered, is blasphemy. often as the high Priest entered into the Holy place every 〈◊〉 with other blood, 26 [For them must he have often suffered since the foundation of the world] but now in the s Which is the 〈◊〉 days When Christ came. end of the world hath he appeared once to put away sin, by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And as it is appointed unto men that they shall once die, and after that (cometh) the judgement, 〈◊〉 Rom. 5. 8. 28 So * 1. Pet. 3. 18. Christ was once offered to take away the sins of t Of the elect. many, and unto them that look for him, shall he appear the second time u That is, without a sacrifice for 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 abolished. without sin unto salvation. CHAP. X. 1 The old law had no power to cleanse away sin. 10. But 〈◊〉 did it with offering of his body once for all. 22 An exh rtation to receive the goodness of God than kefully with patience and steadfast faith 1 FOr the * Law having the a Which was as it were the first draft and purtrait of the lively pattern to come. shadow of Levi. 16. 14. good things to b Which are eternal. come, and not the very “ Or, substance. image of the things, can never with those sa crifices, which they offer year by year continually, “ Or, make perfire. sanctify the comers thereunto. 2 For would they not then have ceased to have been offered, because that the offerers once purged, should have had no more conscice of sins? 3 But in those (sacrifices) there (is) a remembrance again 〈◊〉 every year. 4 For it is unpossible that the blood of bulls Psal. 40 7, and goats should * take away sins. 5 Wherefore when he c When Christ was made man. levit. 16. 14. cometh into the world, he says, * Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not: but a d In the hebrewe it is, thou hastper ced mine ears throw, that is, hast made me prompt and ready to hear: and in the greek, thou hast made me a body, that is, to obey thee, which both 〈◊〉 to one purpose. body hast thou ordained me. 6 In burned offerings, and sin offerings thou hast had no pleasure. 7 Then I said, Lo, I come [In the beginning of the e Or role and folding: for in old 〈◊〉 they used to fold books like 〈◊〉. book it written of me] that I should do thy will, o God. 8 Above, when he said, Sacrifice and offering, and burned offerings, and sin offerings thou wouldest not have, neither hadst pleasure (there in) [which are offered by the Law] 9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, o God he taketh away f That is, sacrifices. the first, that he may establish the g Which is, the will of God to stand content with Christ's sacrifice. second. 10 By the which will we are sanctified, (enen) by the offering of the body of jesus Christ once (made.) 11 And every Priest appeareth daily ministering, and oft-times offereth one manner of offering, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, * sitteth for ever at the right Chap. 1. 13. hand of God. 13 And from hence forth tarrieth, * till his enemies Psal. 110. 1. be made his footstool. 1. Cor. 15. 25. 14 For with one offering hath h That is, sanctified to God and made perfect. he consecrated Chap 1 13. for ever them that are sanctified. 15 For the holy Ghost also bearest us record: for after that he had said before. 16 * This (is) the Testament that I will make unto jerem. 38. 33. them after those days, says the Lord, I Chap 8 8. will put my Laws in their heart, and in their Rom. 11. 27. minds I will writ them. 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. 18 Now where i Where there remain no sins to be forgiven, there is no more sacrifice: seeing therefore that only Christ's death hath washed away all sins, and doth ever a fresh when sinners do repenr, there can be none other sacrifice but that, & it can be no more 〈◊〉- rat. remission of these things things (is,) there (is) no more k For the offering of thank sgiving which is the one lie sacrifice now of the Christians, is not for sins but a thanksgiving and an of 〈◊〉 up of ourselves and ours for the same. offering for sin. 19 Seeing therefore, brethren, that by the blood of jesus l We by Christ have that liberty which the 〈◊〉 rathers cold not have by the Law. Chap. 6. 14. may be bold to enter into the holy place. 20 By the new and m The blood of Christ is always fresh and lively, before the father 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 and quicken us. living way, which he hath prepared for us, through the vail, that is, his flesh: 21 (And seeing we have) an high Priest, (which is) over the house of God. 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in assurance of faith, n That is, having our hearts made pure sprinkled in our hearts from an evil conscience, and washed in our bodies with pure water. 23 Let us keep the profession of our hope, without wavering [for (he is) faithful that promised] 24 And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love, and to good works. 25 Not forsaking the 〈◊〉 that we have among ourselves, as the manner of some (is:) but let us exhort (one another,) and that so much the more, because you see that the o Of Christ's second coming day draweth near. 26 * For if we sin p That is, forsake jesus Christ, as judas, Saul, Arrius, julian, theapostat did. willingly after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins. 27 But a fearful looking for of judgement, and violent fire, which sha'; devour the adversaries. 28 He that despiceth Moses Law, dieth withoutmercie* under two, or three witnesses. 29 Of how much forer punishment suppose you shall he be worthy, which tradeth under foot the Son of God, and counteth the blood of the Testament as an unholy thing, where with he was sanctified, and q Whereby it is evident that the Apostle here one lie means of the sin, which against against the holy Ghost, as also. doth Deut. 19 17. despite the Spirit of grace? Mat. 18 16. 30 For we know him that hath said, * Vengeance john 8. 17. (be ongeth) unto me: I will recompen see, says the Lord And again, The Lord shall Deut. 32. 33. r Defend the god lie and punish the wicked. judge his people. Rom. 12 19 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32 Now call to remembrance the days that are passed, in the which, after you had received light, you endured a great fight in afflictions, Chap. 6. 4. 33 Partly while you were made a gazing stock both by reproaches and afflictions, and partly while you become s For the which thing also S. Paul praiseth the Philippians and Thessalonians. companions of them which were “ Or, of that 〈◊〉. so tossed to and fro. 34 For both you sorrowed with me formy bon des, and suffered with joy the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves how that you have in heaven a better, and an enduring substance. 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence which hath great recompense of reward. 36 For you have need of patience, that after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise. 37 * For yet a very little while, and he that shall Habak. 2. 4. come, will come, and will not tarry. Rom. 1. 17. 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if (any) Galat. 9 12. with draw himself, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not they which withdraw ourselves unto perdition, but (follow) faith unto the conservation of the soul. CHAP. XI. 1 What faith is, and a commendation of the same. 9 Without faith we can not please God. 16 The steadfast belief of the Fathers in old time. 1 NOw faith is the ground of things, which are hoped for, and the evidence of things which are not seen. 2 For by it (our) elders were well a Have been approved, and so obtained salvation. reported of. 3 * Through faith we understand that the world was ordained by the word of God, so that the things which we see, are not made of things, which b For God made all things of nothing. did appear. john. 1. 10. 4 By faith Abel * offered unto God a greater sacrifice than Cain, c Meaning faith. Gene. 1. 3 by * the which he obtained witness that he was d Because God received him to mercy, therefore he imputed him righteous. righteous, God testifying of his gifts: by the which (faith) also he being dead, yet e That is, liveth. Gen. 4. 4. speaketh. Mat. 23. 25. 5 By faith was * f For Enochs and Elias taking up was such a thing as is spoken of. 1. Cor. 15. 51. and. 1. Enoch taken away, that he should not see death: neither was he found: for God had taken him away: for before he was taken, he was reported of, that he had pleased God. Thes. 4. 15. 6 But with out faith it is unpossible to please Gene 〈◊〉. 24. (him:) for he that cometh to God, must believe Eccles. 44. 15. and 49. 16. that (God) is, and that he is g First God must find us before wecan seek him: then we must seek him with a pure heart in Christ, who is revealed in his word: and there by we learn to believe Gods free mercy towards us in his Son, through whom we obtain the reward of his promise, and not of our deserts. Gen. 12. 4. a reward of Gene. 6. 13. them that seek him. Eccles. 44. 〈◊〉. 7 By faith * Noe being warned of God of the things which were as yet not seen, moved with reverence, prepared the Ark to the saving of his household, through the which (Ark) he condemned the world, and was made heir of the righteousness, which is by faith. 8 By faith * Abraham, when he was called, obeyed (God,) to go out into a place, which he should afterward receive for inheritance, and he went out, not knowing whether he went. 9 By faith he abode in the land of promise, as in a strange country, as one that dwelled in tents with Isaac and jacob heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he looked for a city having a h For all things in the World are subject to corruption. foundation, whose builder and maker (is) God. 11 Through faith * Sarra also received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a Gen. 17. 19 & 21. 2. child when she was past age, because she 〈◊〉. 44. 22. judged him faithful which had promised. 12 And therefore sprung there of one, even of one which was i Even as dead. dead, (so many) as * the star res of the sky in multitude, and as the sand of the sea shore which is innumerable. 13 All these died in faith, and k Which was the enjoying of the land of Canaan received not the promises, but saw them l With the eyes of faith. a far of, and believed (them,) and received (them) thank fully, and confessed that they were m And therefore put not their confidence in things of this World. strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For they that say such things, declare plainly that they seek a country, 15 And if they had been mindful of n That is, of 〈◊〉. that (country,) from whence they came out, they had leisure to have returned. 16 But now they desire a better, that is an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. 17 By faith * Abraham offered up Isaac, when he Gen 21. 10. o For it myghe seem to the 〈◊〉 that the promise was contrary to this commandment, to sactifice his son. was tried, and he that had received the pro Eccles. 44. 〈◊〉 mises, offered his only begotten son. Gene. 22. 12. 18 [To whom it was said, * In Isaac shall thy Rom. 9 7. seed be called] 19 For he considered that GOD was able to raise (him) up even from the dead: from whence he received him also after a sort. 20 By faith * Isaac blessed jacob and Esau, con Gen. 27. 28. cerning things to come. Gen. 49. 15. 21 By faith * jacob when he was a dying, Gen. 47. 31. blessed both the sons of joseph, and * “ Or, Worshipped toward the end of his staff. (leaning) on the end of his staff, worshipped (God.) 22 By faith * joseph when he died, made mention Gen. 50. 29. of the departing of the children of Israel, and gave commandment of his bones. Exod. 2. 2. 23 * By faith Moses when he was born, was Act 7. 21. hide three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child, neither feared they the Kings * commandement. Exod. 1. 16. 24 By faith * Moses when he was come to age, Exod. 2. 11. refused to be called the son of pharao's daughter. 25 And chose rather to suffer adversity with the people of God, then to enjoy the p The 〈◊〉 of the World, which draw us from God, and Which we cannot use without 〈◊〉 of God's anger. pleasures of sins for a season. 26 Esteeming the rebuke of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward. 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, and feared not the fierceness of the King: for he endured, as he that saw him which is invisible. Exod. 12. 22. 28 Through faith he ordained the * Passeover and the effusion of blood, left he that destroyed the first born, should touch them. Exod. 14. 〈◊〉. 29 By faith they * passed through the read sea as by dry land, which the Egyptians had assayed to do, they were drowned. josh. 6. 20. 30 By faith the * walls of jericho fallen down aftertheis were compassed about seven days. josh. 6. 23. 31 By 〈◊〉 the harlot * Rahab perished not josh. 2. 〈◊〉. with them which obeyed not, when * she had received the spies peaceably. 32 And what shall I more say? for the time judg. 6. 11. would be to short for me to tell of * Gedeon, judg. 4. 6. of * Barac and of * Samson, and of * jephte, judg. 13. 24. also of * David, and Samuel, and of the judg. 11. 1. & 12. 7. Prophets: 1. Sam. 1. 20. and 〈◊〉. 14. 33 Which through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained the q 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. promises, stopped the mouths oflyons, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, of weak were made strong, waxed valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliantes. 35 The r As Elias raised up the widow of Sareptas son, and Eliseus the 〈◊〉 son. women received their dead raised to life: other also were racked, and would not be delivered, that they might receive a better resurrection. 36 And others have been tried by mockings and scourgings, yea, more over by bounds and prisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were hewn a sunder, they were tempted, they were slain with the sword, they wandered up and down in sheep's skins, and in goats skins, being destitute; afflicted, (and) tormented: 38 Whom the world was not worthy of they wandered in wildernesses and mountains, and dens, and caves of the earth. 39 And these all through faith obtained good report, and received s They had not such clear light of Christ as we: for they looked for that which we have: therefore it were shame for us, if at lest we have 〈◊〉 as great constancy as they. not the promise. 40 God providing a better thing for us, that they “ For we are all one body together. without us should not be made perfit. CHAP. XII. 1 An exhortation to be patiented and steadfast in trouble and adversity, upon hope of overlasting reward. 25 A commendation of the new Testament above the old. 1 Wherefore, * let us also, seeing that we are Rom. 6. 4. compassed with so great a “ Or, multitude. cloud of Ephe. 4. 23. witnesses, cast away every thing that a As riches, cares and such like, and so to become Christ's disciples, by denying ourselves, and taking our cross to follow him. presseth Colos. 3. 8. down, and the sin that “ Or, so easily compasseth us about. hangs so 〈◊〉. Pet. 2. 1. fast on: let us run with patience the race that is set before us. 2 b As being our 〈◊〉. Looking unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set be fore him, endured the cross, and despised the shame, and is set at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider therefore him that endureth such speaking against of sinners, jest you should be wearied and faint in your minds. 4 You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against c Which by rea son of our concu 〈◊〉 assaileth us on all sides. sin. 5 And you have forgotten the consolation, which speaketh unto you as unto children: * My son, despise not the chastening of the Prou 〈◊〉. 21. Lord, neither faint when thou art rebuked Revel. 3. 17. of him. 6 For whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth and he scourgeth every son that he receiveth. 7 If you endure chastening, God offereth himself unto you as unto sons: for what son is it whom the father chasteneth not? 8 If therefore you be without correction, where of all are partakers, then are you bastards, and not d He concludeth that they which refuse the 〈◊〉, deny to be of the number of 〈◊〉 children, but are bastards. sons. 9 Moreover we have had the fathers of our e Which have naturally begotten us. bodies which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: should we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of f As he doth create our spirits without any worldly mean, so he doth instruct and 〈◊〉 teine themby the wondered 〈◊〉 of his Spirit. spirits, that we might live? 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure: but he (chasteneth us) for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. 11 Now no chastising for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: but afterward, it bringeth the quiet fruit of righteousness, unto them which are thereby exercised. 12 Wherefore lift up (your) hands which hung down, and (your) weakeknees. 13 And make straight steps unto your feet, jest g Their 〈◊〉 partly declared their sloenes and partly their inconstancy stancie in 〈◊〉: therefore they were in danger to be punished. Rome 12. 18 that which (is) halting, be turned out of the way, but let it rather be healed. 14 * Follow peace with all men; and holiness, without the which no man shall see the Lord 15 Take heed, that no man fall away from the grace of GOD: let no h As her esies or apostasy. root of bitterness spring up and trouble (you,) jest thereby many be defiled. 16 Let there be no fornicator, or profane Gen. 〈◊〉. 33. person as * Esau, which for a portion of meatsolde his birth right. Gen. 27. 38. 17 * For ye know how that afterward also when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place to i He was full of despire and disdain, but was not touched with true 〈◊〉 to be displeased for his sins and so seek amendment Exod. 19 13. and 20. 21. repentance, though he sought (the blessing) with tears. 18 For ye are not come unto the * mount that k Which might be touched and seen, for as it was material, but God had common deed that none should touch it. Exod. 19 13. might be touched, nor unto burning fire, nor to blackness and darkness, and tempest. 19 neither unto the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which they that herded it, excused themselves, that the word should not be spoken to them any more. 20 [For they were not able to abide that which was commanded, * Yea, though a beast touch the mountain, it shallbe stoned, or thrust thorough with a dart: 21 And so terrible was the sight which appeared, that Moses said, I fear and quake.] 22 But you are come unto the mount l Whence the word of God must come. Zion, and to the city of the living God, the m Which shallbe 〈◊〉 through all the world. celestial jerusalem, and to the company of innumerable n By the Gospel We are joined with the Angels and patriarchs. Angels. 23 And to the congregation of the first born, which are written in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the Spirits of just and perfit men. 24 And to jesus the Mediator of the new Testament, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaketh better things then that of * Abel. Gene. 4. 10. 25 Se. that you despise not him that speaketh: for if they escaped not which refused him, that spoke on o Which spoke but rudely in conparison of Christ who preached not the Law but the Gospel. earth: much more shall we (notescape,) if we turn away from him, that (speaketh) from heaven. 26 Whose voice then shouke the earth, and now hath declared, saying, * Yet once Hag. 2. 7. more will I shake, not the earth only, but also heaven: 27 And this (word,) Yet once more, signifieth removing of those things, which are shaken, as of things which are made (with hands,) that the things which are not shaken, may remain. 28 Wherefore seeing we receive a kingdom, which can not be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may so serve God, that we may please him with reverence and fear. Deut. 4. 24. 29 For * even our God (is) a p To destroy 〈◊〉 that resist him. consuming fire. CHAP. XIII. 1 He maketh us unto love. 2 To hospitality. 3 To think upon such as be in adversity. 4 To maintain wedlock. 5 To avoid covetousness. 7 To make much of them that preach God's word. 9 To beware of strange learning. 13 To be content to suffer rebuke with Christ. 15 To be thankful unto God. 17 And obedient unto our governors. 1 LEt * brotherly love continued. Rom. 12. 10. 2 Be not forgetful to lodge strangers: for 1. 〈◊〉. 4. 9 thereby some have * received Angels into Gen. 18. 3. & 19 3. their houses unwares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as though you were bunde with them: and them that are in affliction, as if you were also, (afflicted) in the body. 4 a As incontinency is a disease common to men of all sorts and degrees, so marriage the remedy is offered by the free mercy of God to all manner of men without respect Marriage (is) honourable among all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremungers: and adulterers God will judge. 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with those things that you have: for b The Lord he hath said, * I will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: 6 So that we may boldly say, * The Lord (is) mine helper, neither will I fear what man josh. 1. 〈◊〉. can do unto me. Psal. 118. 6. 7 Remember them which have the oversight of you, which have declared unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering what hath beneath end of their conversation. 8 jesus Christ c He was, is, and shallbe the 〈◊〉 of the Church 〈◊〉 ever. yester day, and to day, the same also (is) for ever. 9 Be not carried about with divers (and) strange d Whatsoever doctrine is not according to the simple truth of God's word, is strange. doctrines: for it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, (and) not with e By reproving them which superstitiously 〈◊〉 difference betwixt meats he condemneth all the service which stood in ceremonies, comparing it with the spiritual worshipping, & 〈◊〉. Levi. 6. 36. & 16. 27 meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. 10 We have an altar whereof they have no authority to f They that stick to the ceremonies of the Law, can not eat, that is can not be partakers of our altar, which 〈◊〉 thanks giving and 〈◊〉, which two 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉 are now only left to the Christians. eat which serve in the Tabernacle. 11 * For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the Holy place by the high Priest for sin are g So that the Priests had no piece thereof. burned without the camp. 12 Therefore even jesus, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 13 Let us go forth therefore out of the camp, bearing his reproach. 14 For here have we no continuing city: but we seek one to come. 15 Let us therefore by him offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the * fruit of the lips, which confess his Name. 16 h Thanksgiving and doing good are 〈◊〉 only sacrifices which please God. To do good, and to distribute forget not: Hos. 14. 3. for with such sacrifices God is pleased. 17 Obey them that have the oversight of you and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give accounts that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. 18 Pray for us: for we are assured that 〈◊〉 have a good conscience in all things, desiring to live honestly. 19 And I desire you some what the more earnestly, that you so do, that I may be restored to you more quickly. 20 The God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord jesus, the great i Read. shepherd Act 20, 28. and ioh. 10. 〈◊〉 of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting Covenant. 21 Make you perfit in all good works, to do his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through jesus Christ, to whom (be) praise for ever and ever. Amen. 22 I beseech you also, brethren, suffer the words of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words. 23 Know that (our) brother Timotheus is delivered, with whom [if he come shortly] I will see you. 24 Salute all them that have the oversight of you, and all the Saints, They of Italy salute you. 25 Grace (be) with you all. Amen. Written to the Hebrews from Italy, (and sent) by Timotheus. THE * That is, written to no one man city or country, but to all the jews generally, being now 〈◊〉. GENERAL Epistles of James. THE ARGUMENT. IAmes the Apostle and son of Alpheus written this Epistle to the jews which were converted to Christ, but dispersed throughout divers countries, and therefore he exhorteth them to patience & prayer, to embrace the true word of God, and not to be partial, neither to boast of an idle faith, but to declare a true faith by lively fruits, to avoid ambition, to bridle the tongue, to rule the affections, to be humble and love their neighbours, to beware of swearing, to utter their faults when they have offended, to pray one for another, and to bring him which is out of the way, to knowledge of Christ. CHAP. I 2 He exhorteth to rejoice in trouble. 6 To be fervent in prayer with steadfast belief. 17 To look for all good things from above. 21 To forsake all vice, and thankfully to receive the word of God. 22 Not only hearing it, and speaking ofit, but to do thereafter in deed. 27 What true religion is. 1 JAMES a servant of GOD, and of the Lord IES US CHRIST to the twelve Tribes, which are scattered abroad, salutation. 2 My brethren, count it exceeding joy, when you fallen into divers “ Or, afflictions.- 〈◊〉. 5. 3. temptations, 3 * Knowing that the a A 〈◊〉 try our faith and engender patience. trying of your faith bringeth for the patience. 4 And let patience have (her) b Our patience aught to continued to the end 〈◊〉 by working it bathe polished us, 〈◊〉 made us perfect in Christ. perfit work, that you may be perfit and entire, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lack c To endure patiently whatsoever God layeth upon him. wisdom, let him ask of God, which giveth to all men liberally, and reproacheth no man, and it shallbe given him. 6 * But let him ask in faith, and waver not, for he that wavereth, is like a wave of the sea, tossed of the wind, and carried away. Mat 7. 7. 7 neither let that man think that he shall receive Mar. 11. 24. any thing of the Lord Luke 11. 9 8 A d doubting in doctrine, or of Gods wil “ Or, double. wavering minded man (is) unstable in all john. 14 13. & 16. 23. his ways. 9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is e That he is called to the company of Christ and his Angels. exalted: 10 Again he that is rich, in that he is made f Or contemptible to the world. job. 5. 17. 〈◊〉: for as the flower of the grass shall he* vanish away. Eccles. 14 18. 11 For (as when) the sun rises with heat, them Isa. 40. 6. the grass withereth, and his flower falls 1. Pet. 1. 24. away, and the beauty of the fashion of it perisheth: even so shall the rich man fade away in (all) his “ Or, in all his 〈◊〉 & dedes. ways. 12 * Blessed (is) the man, that endureth tentation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promi sed to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is “ Or, moved to evil. g He means now of the inward temptations as of our disordered read appetites, which cause us tosinne. tempted I am tempted of God: for God can not be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man. 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own concupiscence, and is enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin, and sin when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Err not, my dear brethren. 17 Every good h Seeing all good things come of God, we aught not to make 〈◊〉 the author of evil. giving, and every perfit gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, i He alluderb unto the sun which in his 〈◊〉 & turning some time is clear and bright, some time dark and cloudy: but God's liberality is ever like itself bright and continually shining. neither shadowing by turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be as the first fruits of his creatures. 19 Wherefore my dear brethren, * let every man be k That is, prompt to learn. swift to hear, slow to speak, (and) l For we can not hear God except we be peaceable and modest. slow to wrath. 〈◊〉. 17. 27. 20 For the wrath of man doth not accomplish the m But hindereth God's work 〈◊〉 us. righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, and superfluity of maliciousness, (and) receive with 〈◊〉 the word that is n By 〈◊〉 the word preached, Mat. 7. 21. graffed in you, which is able to save your souls. 22 * And be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Rom. 2. 13. 23 For if anic hear the word, and do it not, he is like unto a man, that beholdeth his natural face in a o So God's word is a glass wherein we must 〈◊〉 hold ourselves and become like unto him. glass. 24 For when he hath considered himself, he goeth his way, and forgetteth immediately what manner of one he was. 25 But who so looketh in the perfect Law of liberty, and continueth (therein,) he not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, shallbe blessed p In so behaving himself. in his deed. 26 If any man among you seemeth religious, and refraineth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion (is) vain. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before GOD, even the Father, is this, to visit the fatherless, and widows in their adversity, (and) to keep himself unspotted of the world. CHAP. II 1 He forbiddeth to have any respect of persons. 5 But to regard the poor as well as the rich. 8 To be loving and merciful. 14 And not to boast of faith where no deeds are. 17 For it is but a dead faith, where good works follow not. 1 MY brethren, have not the faith of our glorious Lord jesus Christ a As esteeming says and religion by the outward 〈◊〉 of men in “ Or, acceptation respect of persons. 2 For if there come into your company a man with a gold ring, and in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment. 3 And you have a respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sat thou here in a good place, and say unto the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my 〈◊〉. 4 Are you not partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil b That is are you not evil affectioned? thoughts? 5 Hearken my beloved brethren, hath not c Seeing God 〈◊〉 meth them we mai not 〈◊〉 them. God choose the poor of this world, (that they should be) rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? 6 But you have despised the poor. Do not the rich oppress you by tyranny, and do not they draw you before the judgement seats? 7 Do not they blaspheme the d The Name of God and Christ, whereof you make profession and in that they dishonour God, it is not mere that you his children should honour them worthy Name after which you be named? 8 But if you fulfil the e which is here taken puerbially for the high or broad way, wherein there is no turnings, and every man can go it: so every man is our neighbour as well the poor as the rich. royal Law according to Levi. 19 18. the Scripture, (which says,) * Thou shalt Mat. 22. 39 love thy neighbour as thyself, you do well. Mar. 12. 〈◊〉. Rom. 13. 9 9 * But if you regard the persons, you commit 〈◊〉, 5. 14. sin, and are rebuked of the Law, as transgressors. Levi. 19 15. 10 For* whosoever shall keep the whole Law, Deut. 1 〈◊〉. & 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 (and) yet faileth in one (point,) he is guilty of Mat 5. 19 all. Exo. 20. 14. Deuter. 5. 18. 11 For he that said, * Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not kill. Now thoghthou do est none adultery, yet if thou killest, thou art a transgressor of the Law. Luk. 〈◊〉. 11. 12 So speak you, and so do, as they that shallbe 1. john. 3. 17. judged by the Law of f By the mercy of God which delivereth us from the 〈◊〉 of the Law. liberty. 13 For there shallbe judgement merciless to him that showeth no mercy, and mercy g And 〈◊〉 not. rejoiceth against judgement. 14 What availeth it, my brethren, though a man says he hath h 〈◊〉. Paul to the Romans & Galatians disputeth against them which attributed justification to the works: & here S. 〈◊〉 reasoneth against them which utterly condemn 〈◊〉 therefore Paul showeth the causes of our justification, and james the effects: there it is declaredhow we are justified: here how we are known to be justified: there works are excluded as not the cause of our justification: here they are approved as effects proceeding thereof: there they are denied to go before them that shallbe justified: and here they are said to follow them that are justified. faith, when he hath no works? can the faith save him? 15 For if a brother or sister be* naked and destitute of daily food. 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace: warm yourselves, and fill your bellies, not withstanding you give them not those things which are needful to the body, what helpeth it? 17 Even so the faith, if it have no works, is dead in itself. 18 But some man might say, Thou haste i In thy own opinion. the faith, and I have works: show me thy faith out of thy “ Or, without works. k Here deeds are cosidered as joined with true faith. works, and I will show thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one GOD: thou dost well: the devils also beleveit, and tremble. 20 But will't thou understand, o thou vain man, that the faith (which is) without works, is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our Father justified through works, when he offered Isaac his Gen. 15. 6. son upon the Altar? Rom. 4. 5. 22 Seest thou not that the faith l So that faith was not idle. wrought with Gal. 3. 6. his works? and through the works was the faith made m The more his faith was declared by his obedience and good works, the more was it known to men to be perfit, as the goodness of a tre is known by her good fruit, otherwise no man can have perfection in this world: for everyman must pray for remission of his sins, and increase of faith. perfect. 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, * Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and was called the friend of God. 24 You see then how that of works a man is n Is so known and declared to man justified, and not o Of that 〈◊〉 and dead faith whereof you boast. of faith only. 25 Likewise also was not * p Meaning hereby all them that were not Jews and were received to grace. Rahab the harlot justified through works, when she hadreceived the messengers, and sent them out an other way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, even q Wherefore we are justified only by that lively faith, which doth apprehend the mercy of God toward us in jesus Christ. so the faith without works is dead. CHAP. III 2 He forbiddeth all ambition to seek honour above our brethren. 3 He describeth the property of the tongue. 15 16 And what difference there is betwixt the wisdom of God, and the wisdom of the world. 1 MY brethren, be not a Usurp not through ambition authority over your brethren. many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we “ Or stumble. b He that well considereth himself, shall not be rigorous toward his brethren. sin all. * If any Eccle. 14. 1. and 19 16. and 25 〈◊〉. man sin not in c He that is able to moderate his tongue, hath 〈◊〉 to an excellent virtue. word, he is a perfect man, and able to bridle all the body. 3 Behold, we put bits into the horses mouths that they should obey us, and we turn about all their body. 4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small rudder, whethersoever the governor lysteth. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth of great things: behold, how great a “ Or, matter. thing a little fire kindleth. 6 And the tongue is fire, (yea,) a d An heap and full measure of all 〈◊〉. world of wickedness: so is the tongue set among our membres, that it defileth the whole body, and e The intemperant e of the 〈◊〉 gue is as a flame of hell fire. setteth on fire the course of nature, and it is set on fire of hell. 7 For the whole nature of beasts, and of birds and of creeping things, and things of the sea is tamed and hath been tamed of the nature of man. 8 But the tongue can no mantame. (It is) an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God even the Father, and there with curse women, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of one mouth proceedeth blessings and cursing: my brethren, these things aught not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain sand forth at one place sweet (water) and bitter? 12 Can the fig tre, my brethren, bring forth olives, other a vine figs? so can no fountain make both salt water and sweet. 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show by good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, rejoice not, neither be liars against the truth. 15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but (is) earthly, sensual, and devilish. 16 For where envying and strife (is,) there (is) sedition, and all manner of evil works. 17 But the wisdom that (is) from above is first f Without mixtion and dissimulation. pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits with out g And examining things with extreme ri gour as hypocrites, who only justify them selves, and condemn all others. judging, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the h So that 〈◊〉 life is according to their profession. fruit of righteousness is sown in peace, of them that make peace. CHAP. four 1 Having showed the cause of all wrong, and wickedness, and also of all graces and goodness. 4 He exhorteth them to love God. 7 And submit themselves to him. 11 Not speaking evil of their neighbours. 13 But patiently to depend on God's providence. 1 FRom whence (are) wars and contentions among you? are they not hence, (even) of your lusts, that a For the Law of the members continually fighteth against the Law of the mind. fight in your members? 2 You lust, and have not: you envy, and have indignation, and can not obtain: you fight and war, and get nothing, because you ask not. 3 You ask, and receive not because you ask amiss, that you might consume it on your lusts. 4 You adulterers and b He calleth adulterers here 〈◊〉 the manner of the Scriptures, than which prefer the 〈◊〉 of the world to the love of God. john. 2. 15. adulteresses, know you not that the amity of the world is the enmity of God? * Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world, maketh himself the enemy of God. 5 Do you think that the Scripture saith in vain, The c The imagination of 〈◊〉 heart is wicked. Gen. 6. 5. & 8 21. spirit that dwelleth in us, lusteth after envy? 6 But (the Scripture) offereth more grace (and) therefore saith, * God resisteth the proud, Prou. 3. 34. and giveth grace to the humble. 1. Peter. 5. 5. 7 * Submit yourselves to God: resist the devil, Ephes. 4. 27, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and your hearts, you wavering minded. 9 Suffer afflictions, and d The Greek word signifieth that 〈◊〉, which is joined 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 fastness, as appeareth in the countenance. sorrow we you, and weep: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and (your) joy into heaviness. 10 * Cast down yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. 11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, or he 1. Peter 5. 6. that condemneth his brother, speaketh evil of the Law, and e In usurping the authority of judging which is due to the Law. condemneth the Law: and if thou condemnest the Law, thou art not an observer of the Law, but a judge. 12 There is one f He sheweth that this severe judging of others is to deprive God of his 〈◊〉. Law giver, which is able to Rom. 14. 4. save, and to destroy. * Who art thou that iud guessed another man? 13 Go to no we you that say, g We aught to submit our selves to the providence of God. To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continued there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain. 14 [And yet you can not tell what (shallbe) to moro we. For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time, and after ward vanisheth away.] Act. 19 21. 15 For that you aught to say, * If the Lord will, 1. Cor. 4. 19 and, If we live, we will do this or that. 16 But no we you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. 17 Therefore, h He answereth to them, which said they knew what was good, but they would not do it. to him that knoweth how to do well, and doth it not, to him it is sin. CHAP. V. 2 He threateneth the wicked rich men. 7 Exhoiteth unto patience. 12 To beware of swearing. 16 One to knowledge his faults to another. 20 And one to labour to bring another to the truth. 1 GO to now, you rich men: weep, and a He means them with the vengeance of God, which shall not only make them to weep, but to howleand 〈◊〉. howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. 2 Your riches are corrupt: and your garments are moth eaten. 3 Your Gold and Silver is cankered, and the rust of them shallbe a b And kindle the wrath of God against you Rom. 2. 5. witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as (it were) fire. * You have heaped up treasure for the c To suffice till the end of the world. last days. 4 Behold, the hire of the labourers, which have reaped your fields [which is of you kept back by fraud] crieth, and the cries of them which have reaped, are entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5 You have lived in pleasure on the earth, and in wantonness. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of d Which were the days of the sacrifices, or feasts when they used to banquet & feed more 〈◊〉 than other days. slaughter. 6 You have condemned (and) have killed the just, and he hath not resisted you. 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husband man waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the e Which is 〈◊〉 the corn is sow en, and a little be fore it is mown former, and the latter rain. 8 Be you also patient therefore and settle your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth near. 9 f Be not grieved not ask vengeance. Grudge not one against another, brethren, jest you be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. 10 Take, my brethren, the Prophets for an ensample of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which have spoken in the Name of the Lord 11 Behold, we count them blessed which endure. You have herded of the patience of job, 〈◊〉 have known what end the Lord (made) For the Lord is very pitiful and merciful. 12 But before all things, my brethren, * swear not, neither by heaven, nor by earth, nor Mar. 5. 34. by any other oath: but let your g That which must be astirmed affirm it simply and without oaths 〈◊〉 that which must be denied: by this he 〈◊〉 not from the magistrate his authority who may require an oath for the maintenance of justice, judgement, and truth. yea, be yea, and (your) nay, nay, jest you fall into “ Or, 〈◊〉. condemnation. 13 Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing. 14 Is any sick among you? Let him call for the h The gift of was then in the Church. Elders of the Church, and let them pray for him, and anoint him with * i Which in those days 〈◊〉 a signe of the gift being 〈◊〉 away, the sign is to no use Mat. 6. 13. oil in the k In calling 〈◊〉 the Name of the Lord Name of the Lord 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the LORD shall raise him up: and if he have committed sin, it shallbe forgiven him. 16 Acknowledge l Open that which grieveth you, that a remedy may be 〈◊〉 and this is commanded both for him that complaineth, and for him that heareth that the one should show his 〈◊〉 to the other your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed: for the prayer of a righteous man availeth much, if it be fervent. 17 * Helias was a man subject to like passions 1. King. 17. 〈◊〉. as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it Eccl. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. might not rain, and it reigned not on the Luke. 4. 〈◊〉. earth for three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. 19 Brethren, if any of you hath erred from the truth, and some man hath converted him. 20 Let him know that he which hath converted the sinner from going astray out of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. THE FIRST EPISTLE general of Peter. THE ARGUMENT. HE exhorteth the faithful to deny themselves, and to contemn the world, that being delivered from all carnal affections and impediments, they may more speedily attain to the heavenly kingdom of Christ, whereunto we are called by the grace of God revealed to us in his Son, and have already received it by faith, possessed it by hope, and are therein confirmed by holiness of life. And to the intent this faith should not faint, seeing Christ contemned and rejected almost of the whole world, he declareth that this is nothing else but the accomplishing of the Scriptures which testify that he should be the stumbling stone to the reprobate and the sure foundation of salvation to the faithful: therefore he exhorteth them courageously to go forward, considering what they were, and to what dignity God hath called them. After, he entreateth particular points, teaching subjects how to obey their governors, and servants their masters, & how married folks aught to behave themselves. And because it is appointed for all that are godly, to suffer persecutions, he showeth them what good issue their afflictions shall have, and contrariwise what punishment God reserveth for the wicked. Last of all he teacheth how the ministers aught to behave themselves forbidding them to usurp authority oh 〈◊〉 the Church: also that young men aught to be modest, and apt to learn, and so endeth with an exhortation. CHAP. I 2 He showeth that through the abundant mercy of God we are elect and regenerate to a lively hope. 7 And how faith must be tried. 10 That the salvation in Christ is no news, but a thing prophesied of old. 13 He exhorteth them to a godly conversation forasmuch as they are now born a new by the word of God. 1 PETER an Apostle of jesus Christ, to a Which were Jews to whom he was appointed to be an Apostle. the strangers that dwell here and there throughout Pontus Galacia, Cappadocia, Asia & Bythinia, 2 Elect according to the b The free 〈◊〉 of God is the efficient cause of our salvation, the material cause is Christ's 〈◊〉, our effectual calling is the formal cause, & the final cause is our 〈◊〉. fore knowledge of God the Father unto sanctificatió of the spirit “ Or, unto obedience. through c To wit, of Christ obedience and sprinkling of the blood of jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you. 3 * Blessed (be) God even the Father of our Lord jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a d For it is but dead and vain hope which is without Christ. lively hope by the resurrection of 2. Cor. 〈◊〉, 3. jesus Christ from the dead. Ephe. 1. 3. 4 To an inheritance immortal and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in e Therefore they aught to look for no earth lie king doom of the Messiah. heaven for you. 5 Which are kept by the power of GOD through faith unto salvation, which is prepared to be showed in the f At the day of judgement. last time. 6 Wherein you rejoice, though now for a season [if need g And need doth so require when it pleaseth God to lay his cross upon his, for to draw them from 〈◊〉 things and make them partakers of his heavenly graces. require] you are in heaviness, through manifold temptations. 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perisheth [though it be tried with fire] might be found unto (your) praise, and honour and glory at the h At his second coming. appearing of jesus Christ. 8 Whom you have not seen, and yet love (him) in whom now, though you see him not, yet do you believe, and rejoice with joy unspeakable and glorious, 9 Receiving the “ Or, reward. end of your faith, (even) the salvation of your souls. 10 Of the which salvation the Prophets have enquired and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you, 11 Searching when or what time the Spirit which testified before of Christ which was in them, should declare the sufferings (that should come) unto Christ, and the glory that should follow. 12 Unto whom it was revealed, that i Their ministery was more profitable to us then to them: for we see the things accomplished which they prophesied. not unto themselves, but unto us they should minister the things which are now showed unto you by them which * have preached unto you the Gospel by the holy Ghost sent down from heaven, the which things the Angels desire to behold. 13 Wherefore, k Prepare yourselves to the Lord gird up the * loins of your Luk. 17. 〈◊〉. mind: be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you, by the l Until is second coming. revelation of jesus Christ, 14 As obedient children, not facioning your selves unto the former m When you were in ignorance and 〈◊〉 not Christ. lusts of your ignorance. 15 But as he which hath called you, is holy, so be you holy in * all manner of conversation. Luk. 1. 〈◊〉. 16 Because it is written, * Be you holy, for I am Levi. 11. 44. & 19 2. & 20. 7. holy. Deut. 10. 17. 17 And if you call him Father, which without * Rom. 2. 1. respect of person judgeth according to Galat. 2. 6. every man's n According 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the heart. work, pass the time of your dwelling here in fear, 18 Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, (as) silver and gold, from your vain conversation, received by the troth 1. Cor. 6. 20. & 7. 27. ditions of the o Read Ezek. 20. 18. fathers, Ebr. 9 14. 1. joh. 1. 7. 19 * But with the precious blood of Christ, as Revela. 1. 6. of a Lamb undefiled, and without spot. Rom. 16. 〈◊〉. Ephes. 3. 9 20 Which was ordained before the foundation Colos. 1 〈◊〉. of the world, but was declared in the p When Christ appeared unto the world, and when the Gospel was preached. last 2. Tim. 1. 10. times for your sakes, Tit. 1. 2. 21 Which by his means do believe in God that raised him from the dead, and gave him glory, that your faith and hope might be in God. Rom. 12. 10. 22 Seeing your souls are purified in obeying the Ephes. 4. 2. truth through the spirit, to * love brotherly Chap. 2. 17. without feigning, love one another with a pure heart fervently, 23 Being born a new, not of mortal seed, but Isa. 40 6. of q Therefore we must renounce our former 〈◊〉, immortal, by the word of God, who liveth Eccles. 14. 18. and endureth for ever. jam. 1. 10. 24 For all * flesh (is) as grass, and all the glory of man (is) as the flower of grass. The grass with withered, and the flower falls away. 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever and this is the word which is preached among you. CHAP. II 1 He exhorteth them to say a side all vice, 4 Showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they build. 9 The excellent estate of the Christians. 11 He prayeth them to absteive from 〈◊〉 lusts. 13 To obey the rulers, 18 How servants should behave themselves to ward their masters. 20 He exhorteth to suffer after the ensample of Christ. Rom. 6. 4. 1 WHerefore, * laying aside all maliciousness Ephes. 4. 23. Colos. 〈◊〉. 8. and all guile, and dissimulation, Ebr. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. and envy, and evil speaking. 2 As new born babes desire a In this their infancy & new coming to Christ he willeth them to take hedelest for the pure milk, which is the first beginnings of learning the sincere word, they be not deceived by them which chop and change it, & give poison in stead there of. the “ Or, the milk of understanding which is with as deceit. sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby. 3 If so be that you have tasted how bountiful the Lord (is.) 4 To whom you come as unto a living stone disallowed of men, but choose of God (and) precious. 5 And you as lively stones, be made a spiritual house, and holie* priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore it is contained in the Scripture, * Behold, I put in b Meaning that God hath appointed Christ to be chief and head of his Church. Zion a chief corner stone elect & precious: & he that believeth therein Revel 1. 6. Isa, 28. 16. shall not be ashamed. Rom. 9 33. 7 Unto you therefore which believe, it is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the * stone which the c The Priests, Do ctors & Ancients of the people. builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner. Psal. 119. 22. 8 And a * stone to stumble at, and a rock of Mat. 21 42. offence, even (to them) which stumble at the Act. 4. 11. word being disobedient, unto the which Isa. 8. 14. Rom. 9 31. thing they were even ordained. 9 But you are a choose generation, a d That is partakers of Christ's priesthood and kingdom. royal * priesthood, an holy nation, a “ Or, got by 〈◊〉. peculiar people, Exod. 19 6. that you should show forth the virtues Revel 5. 10. of him that hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 * Which in time past were not a people, yet (are) now the people of God: which in time past were not under mercy, but now Hosea. 2. 23. have obtained mercy. Rom. 9 25. 11 dearly beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and pilgrems, * abstain from fleshly lusts, Galat. 5. 17. which fight against the soul. Rom. 13. 14. Chap. 3. 16. 12 * And have your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that they which speak evil of you as of evil doers, may by (your) * good Mat. 5. 26. works which they shall see, glorify God in Rom. 13. 1. the day of e Your good conversation shallbe as a preparative against that day that God: shall show mercy unto them and turn them. the visitation. 13 * Submit yourselves unto all “ Or, public government. manner ordinance of man for the Lords sake, whether it be unto the King, as unto the superior. 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent of him, for the punishment of evil doers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15 For so is the will of God, that by well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of the foolish men. 16 As fire, and not as having the liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of Chap. 1. 〈◊〉. God. Rom. 12 10, Ephes. 6. 5. 17 Honour all men: * love f 〈◊〉 them which acknowledge one self Father in heaven. brotherly fellowship: Colos 3 〈◊〉. fear God: honour the King. 2. Cot. 7. 10. 18 * Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good & courteous but also to the g In all obedience this must before 〈◊〉 eyes, that we obey in the Lord for if any command things against God, then let us answer, It is better to obey God then men. froward. 19 * For this is thank worthy, if a man for h Knowing that God 〈◊〉 this charge upon him. conscience toward God endure grief suffering wrongfully. 20 For what praise is it, if when you be buffeted for your faults, you take it patiently? but and if when you do well, you suffer (wrong) and take it patiently, this is acceptable to God. 21 For hereunto you are called: for Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an ensample that you should follow his steps. 22 * Who did no sin; neither was there guile Isa. 53. 9 found in his mouth. 1. john, 3. 2. 23 Who when he was reviled, reviled not again when he suffered, he threatened not but committed it to him that judgeth righteously. 24 * Who his own self bore our sins is his body on the tre, that we being delivered Isa. 53. 5. from sin, should live in righteousness: by Mat. 8. 17. whose stripes you were healed. 25 For you were as sheep going astray: but are now returned unto the shepherd and bishope of your souls. CHAP. III 1 How wives aught to order themselves toward their husbands. 3 And in their apparel. 7. The duty of men toward their wives. 8 He exhorteth all men to unity and love. 14 And patiently to suffer trouble by the example and benefit of Christ. 1 LIkewise * let the wives be subject to their Col. 3. 18. husbands that even they which obey Ephes. 5, 22. not the word, may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives, 2 While they he hold your pure conversation, with fear. 3 * Whose appareling let it no be out ward, 2. Tim. 2. 9 (as) with broided here, and gold put about, or in putting on of apparel. 4 But let the hid man of the heart be uncorrupt, with a meek & quiet spirit, which is before God a thing much set by 5 For even after this manner in time past did the holy women, which trusted in GOD, tire themselves, and were subject to their husbands. 6 As Sarra obeyed Abraham, and * called him “ Or, master. Sir: whose daughters you are, while you do Gen. 18. 12. well, not being a But willingly do your duties for your condition is not the worse for your obedience. afraid of any terror 1. Cor. 7. 1. 7 * Likewise you husbands, dwell with them as men of b By neither keeping them to straight, nor in giving them to much liberty. knowledge, c Taking care, and providing for her. giving honour unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, even as they which are d Man aught to love his wife, because they lead their life together also for that she is the weaker, but chief because that God hath made them as it were fellow heirs together of life everlasting. heirs together of the grace of life, that your e For they can not pray when they are at 〈◊〉 tion. prayers be not interrupted. 8 Finally, be you all of one mind: one suffer with another: love as brethren: (be) petiful: (be) courteous, 9 * Not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke Prou. 17. 11. & 20. 22. for rebuke: but contrary wise bless, knowing Mat 5. 19 that you are there unto called, that you should Rom. 12. 17. be f God hath made us when we were his enemies, heirs of his kingdo me, and shall not we forgive our 〈◊〉 a small fault? heirs of blessing. 1. These 5. 15. Psal 33. 13. 10 * For if any man long after life, and to see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak not guile. Isay. 1. 16. 11 * Let him eschew evil and do good: let him seek peace, and follow after it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord (are) over the righteous, and his ears (are open) unto their prayers: and the face of the Lord g To take vengeance on him. (is) upon them that do evil. 13 And who is it that will harm you, if you follow that which is good? 14 * Not withstanding blessed are you, if you suffer Mat. 5. 10. for righteousness sake. Yea, h That is, when they think to make you a afraid by their threatenings. fear not their fear, neither be troubled. 15 But i Give him praise and depend on him. sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to Isa. 〈◊〉. 13. every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, 16 * (And that) with meekness and reverence, Chap. 2. 12. having a good conscience, that when their speak evil of you as evil doers they may be ashamed, which blame your good conversation in Christ. 17 For (it is) better [if the will of God be so] that you suffer for well doing, then for evil doing. 18 * For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, Rom. 5. 6. the just for the unjust, that he might bring Ebr. 9 15. us to God, and was put to death concerning the flesh, but was quickened in the k By the power of God. spirit. 19 By the which l Christ being from the beginning head and governor of his Church, came in the days of No, not in body, which then he had not, but in Spirit, and preached by the mouth of No for the space of 120 year to the disobedient, which would not repent, and therefore are now in prison reserved to the last judgement. he also went, & preached unto the spirits that were in prison. 20 Which were in time passed disobedient when once the long suffering of God abode in the days of * Noe, while the 〈◊〉 was preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved in the water. 21 To the which also the figure that now saveth us, (even) Baptism (agreeth) [not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but in “ Or, persons, that a good conscience maketh request to God] by the resurrection of jesus Christ. 22 Which is * at the right hand of God, go into heaven, to whom the Angels, and Powers, and might are subject. Gen. 6. 14. Mat. 24. 38. CHAP. four 1 He exhorteth men to cease from sin, 2 To spend no Luk. 17. 26. Ebr. 1. 3. more time in vice, 7 To be sober and apt to pray, 8 To love echeother, 12 To be patient in trouble, 15 To be " Or, the taking to witness of a good conscience. ware that no man suffer as an evildoer, 16 But as a Christian man, and so not to be ashamed. 1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same a Our sanctification standeth in two points, in dying to sin, & living to God. mind, (which is) that he which hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sin, 2 That he hence forward should live [as much time as remains in the flesh] not " Or, body. after the lusts of men, but after the will of God. 3 * For it is sufficient for us that we have spent Ephes. 4. 23. the time passed of the life, after the lust of the Gentiles, walking in wantonness, lusts, dron kennes, in gluttony, drinkings and in abominable idolatries. 4 Wherein it seemeth to them strange that you run not with them unto the same excess of riot: (therefore) speak they evil (of you.) 5 Which shall give accounts to him, that is ready to judge quick and dead. 6 For unto this purpose was the Gospel preached also unto the b Although the wicked think this Gospel new and vex you that embrace is: yet, hath it been preached to them of time past, which now are dead, to the intent that they might have been condemned or dead to sin in the flesh, and also might have lived to God in the spirit, which two are the effect of the Gospel. dead, that they might be condemned, according to men in, the flesh, but might live according to God in the spirit. 7 Now the end of all things is at hand Be you therefore sober, and watching in prayer. 8 But above all things have fervent love among you: * for c As liate moveth us to reproach our brother when he offendeth us: so love hideth and pardoneth the faults which he committeth against, us though they be never so many. love covereth the multitude of sins. 9 Be you * herberous one to another, without grudging. 10 * Let every man as he hath received the gift, minister the same one to another, as good disposers of the manifold grace of God. Prou. 10. 12. 11 If any man speak, (let him talk) as the words Rom. 12. 13. of God. If any man minister, (let him do Ebr. 13. 2. it) as of the ability which God ministereth, Rom. 12. 6. Philip. 2. 14. that God in all things may be glorified through jesus Christ, to whom is praise and dominion for ever, and ever, Amen. 12 Dearly beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is among you to prove you, as though some strange thing were come unto you: 13 But rejoice, in asmuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, that when his glory shall appear, you may be glad and rejoice. 14 * If you be railed upon for the Name of Mat. 5. 110. Christ, blessed (are you) for the Spirit of glory, and of God rests upon you: (which) on their d That is, by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. part is evil spoken of: but on your part is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or (as) a thief, or an evil doer, or as a busibodie in other men's matters. 16 But if (any man suffer) as a Christian, let him not be ashamed: but let him glorify God in this behalf. 17 For the time (is come,) that “ Or, 〈◊〉. judgement must begin at * the house of God. If it first jere. 25. 29. (begin) at us, what shall the end be of them Luk. 23. 31. which obey not the Gospel of God? 18 * And if the righteous scarcely be e As concerning this life where he is punished. saved, Proverb 〈◊〉. 31. where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God, commit their souls (to him) in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. CHAP. V. 2 The duty of Pastors is to feed the flock of Christ, and what reward they shall have if they be diligent. 5 He exhorteth young persons to submit themselves to the elders, 8 To be sober, and to watch that they may resist the enemy. 1 THe a By elders he un derstandeth all them which preach, teach, or minister in the Church. elders which are among you, beseech which am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shallbe revealed, 2 Feed the flock of “ Or, Christ. God, which “ Or, which is commit unto you or, as much as in you lieth. dependeth upon you, caring for it not by constraint but willingly: not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind: 3 Not as though you were lords over (Gods) heritage, but that you may be ensamples to the flock. 4 And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive an incorruptible crown of glory. 5 Like wise you younger, submit yourselves unto the elders, and submit yourselves every man, one to another: * deck yourselves Rom. 11. 10. inwardly in low lines of mind: for God * resisteth jam. 4. 6. the proud & giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble * yourselves therefore under the jam. 4. 10. mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast * all your care on him: for he careth for Psal. 54. 〈◊〉. you. Wisd. 12. 13. Mat. 6. 25. 8 Be sober and watch: for * your adversary the Luk. 12. 22, devil as a roaring lion walketh about, seeking Luk. 22. 31. whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stead fast in the faith, knowing b Nothing cometh unto us, Which We see not to appertain to the rest of Christ's members: and therefore We aught not to 〈◊〉 see that condition Which is commu ne to all the Saints. that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren which are in the world. 10 And the God of all grace, which hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ jesus, after that you have suffered a little, make you perfect, confirm, strengthen & establish (you.) 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, have I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, where in you stand. 13 (The Church) that is at c Which Was a famous city in Assyria Where Peter then Was the Apostle of the 〈◊〉. Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my son. 14 Great you one another with the * kiss of love. Peace be with you all which are, in Rom. 16. 16. Christ jesus. Amen. 1. Cor. 16. 〈◊〉. 2. Cor. 13. 13. THE second EPISTLE general of Peter. THE ARGUMENT. THe effect of the Apostle here is to exhort them which have once 〈◊〉 the true faith of 〈◊〉, to stand to the same even to the last breath: also that God by his effectual grace towardesmen moveth them to holiness of life, in punishing the hypocrites which abuse his Name, and in increasing his gifts in the godly: wherefore by godly life he being now almost at death's door, exhorteth them to approve their vocation, not setting their affection on worldly things [as he had often written unto them] but lifting their eyes toward heaven, as they be taught by the Gospel, whereof he is a clear witness chief in that he herded with his own ears that Christ was proclaimed from heaven to be the Son of God, as likewise the Prophets testified. And jest they should promise' to themselves quietness by professing the Gospel, he warneth them both of troubles which they should sustain by the false teachers, and also by the mockers and 〈◊〉 of religion, whose manners and trade he lively setteth forth as in a table: advertising the faithful not only to wait diligently for Christ, but also to behold presently the day of his coming, and to preserve themselves unspotted against the same. CHAP. I 4 Forasmuch as the power of God hath given them all things pertaining unto life, he exhorteth them to flee the corruption of worldly lusts, 10 To make their calling sure with good, works, and fruits of faith. 14 He maketh mention of his own death, 17 Declaring the Lord jesus to be the true Son of God, as he himself had seen upon the mount. 1 SIMON Peter a servant and an Apostle of JESUSCRIST to you which have obtained like precious faith with us by the a In that he declared himself just and faithful in accomplishing his 〈◊〉 by Christ. righteousness of our God and Saviour jesus Christ. 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you, by the knowledge of God and of jesus our Lord, 3 According as his b 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of Christ as he is God and Saviour. godly power hath given unto us all things that (pertain) unto c That is, salvation. life and godliness, d The sum of our salvation and religion is to be 〈◊〉 by Christ to the 〈◊〉, Who calleth us in the Son. through the knowledge of him that hath called us “ Or, through his glory. unto glory and virtue. 4 Whereby most great, and precious promises are given unto us, that by them you should be 〈◊〉 of the e We are made partakers of the 〈◊〉 nature, in that We 〈◊〉 the corruption of the World: or as Paul 〈◊〉, are dead to sin and are not in the flesh. godly nature, in that you flee the corruption, which is in the world through lust. 5 Therefore give even all diligence thereunto join moreover f Godly manners. virtue with your faith: and with virtue, knowledge: 6 And with knowledge, temperance: and with temperance, patience: and with patience, godliness: 7 And with godliness, brotherly kindness: and with brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if these things be among you, and abound, they will make you that you neither shallbe idle, nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord jesus Christ. 9 For he that hath not these things, is blind, and g The Greek word signifieth him, that natural lie can not see, except he holdeth near his eyes So Peter calleth such as can not see heavenly things Which are 〈◊〉 of, pure blind or sand blind. can not see far of, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore, brethren, give rather diligence to make your calling and election h A 〈◊〉 it be sure in itself forasmuch as God can not change: yet We must con 〈◊〉 it in 〈◊〉 selves, by the fruits of the Spirit, knowing that the purpose of God electeth, calleth, sanctifieth, and justifieth us. sure: for if you do these things, you shall never i For God Will ever up hold you. fall. 11 For by this means an entering shallbe ministered unto you abundantly into the everlastiug kingdom of our Lord & Saviour jesus Christ. 12 Wherefore, I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though that you have knowledge, and be established in the present truth. 13 For I think it meet as long as I am in this k In this body 2. Cor. 5. 3. tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance. 14 Seeing I know that the time is at hand that I must lay down this my tabernacle, even as 〈◊〉. 21. 19 our Lord jesus Christ hath * she wed me. 15 I will endeavour therefore alwaise, that you also may be able to have remembrance of these 1. Cor. 1. 17. & 〈◊〉. things after my departing. 16 For we followed not * “ Or, sophistical and 〈◊〉. deceivable fables when we opened unto you the power, and coming of our Lord jesus Christ, but with our eyes we see his majesty: 17 For he received of God the Father honour Mat. 17, 〈◊〉. and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, * This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice we herded when it came from heaven, being with him in the l For by Christ's presence it Was for the time holy holy mount. 19 We have also a most sure m That is the doctrine of the Pro 〈◊〉. word of the Prophets; to the which you do well that you take heed, as unto a light that shines in a dark place, until the n A 〈◊〉 knowledge then under the Law. day dawn, and the o Meaning Christ the sun of justice by his Gospel. day star arise in your hearts. 20 * So that you first know this, that no prophecy 2. Tim. 3. 16. in the Scripture is of p Cometh not of men. any private “ Or, interpretation. motion. 21 For the Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy Gost. CHAP. II He prophesieth of false teaches, and showeth their punishment. 1 But * there were false prophets also among Act. 20. 〈◊〉. the people, even, as there shallbe 1. Tim. 4. 2. false teachers among you: which privily jud. 11. shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the jord, that hath bought them, and bring upon themselves swift damnation. 2 And many shall follow their “ Or, 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, damnable ways, by whom the way of truth shallbe evil spoken of. 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make a This is 〈◊〉 seen in the Pope and his Priests, Which by lies & flatteries sell men's souls, so that it iscerteine that he is not the successor of Simon Peter, but of Simon Magus. merchandise of you, whose judgement long agone is not far of and their damnation sleepeth not. 4 For if God spared not the * Angels, that had sinned, but cast them down into hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be kept unto damnation. 5 neither hath spared the old world, but saved * Noe the eight (person) a preacher of job. 4. 18. righteousness, and brought in the flood upon jude. 6. the world of the ungodly. Gen. 7. 2. 6 And * turned the cities of Sodom and Gen. 19 24. Gomorrhe into ashes, condemned them and overthrew them, and made them an ensample unto them that after should live ungodly. 7 * And delivered just Loth vexed with the Gen. 19 〈◊〉. uncleanly conversation of the wicked. 8 [For he being righteous, & dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful dedes.] 9 The Lord knoweth to deliver the godly out of tentation, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgement to be punished: 10 And chiefly them that walk after the flesh, 1. King. 22. 22. in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the government, job. 1. 12. (which are) presumptuous, and stand in their own conceit, and fear not to speak evil of them that are in dignity. 11 Where as the Angels which are greater both in power and might, * give not b Albeit the An gels condemn the vice and 〈◊〉 of Wicked anagistrates, yet they blame not the authority and power Which is given them of God railing judgement against them before the Lord 12 But these as c As beasts Without reason or Wit follow 〈◊〉 nature leadeth them: so these Wicked men desti 〈◊〉 of the Spirit of God, only seek to fulfil 〈◊〉 sensuality, and as they are vessels made to destruction, and 〈◊〉 to this judgement, so they 〈◊〉 into the snares of Satan to their 〈◊〉 struction. brute beasts, led with sensuality and made to be taken, and destroyed speak evil of those things which they know not, and shall perish through their own corruption. 13 And shall receive the wages of unrighteousness, as they which count it pleasure to live deliciously for a season. Spots (they are) and blots, d For in your 〈◊〉 lie feasts they sit as members of the Church Where as in deed they be but spots, & so deceive you, read Jude 12. delighting themselves in their deceivings, in feasting with you. 14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that can not cease to sin, beguiling unstable souls they have hearts exercised with covetousness cursed children, 15 Which forsaking the right way, have go astray, following the way of * Balaam, (the son) of Bosor, which loved the wages of unrighteousness. 16 But he was rebuked for his iniquity: (for) the dumb ass speaking with man's voice, Nomb. 22, 23. forbade the foolishness of the Prophet. Jude 〈◊〉. 17 * These are wells without water, (and) e They have some appearance outward, but With in they are dry and barren or at most they 'cause but a tempest. Jude 12. clouds carried about with atempest, to whom the black darkness is reserved for ever. 18 For in speaking swelling words of vanity they beguile with wantonness through the lusts of the flesh them that were clean escaped from them which are wrapped in error. 19 Promising unto them liberty, and are themselves the * servants of corruption: for of john. 8. 34. who me so ever a man is over come, even unto Rom. 6. 20. the same is he in bondage. 20 * For if they, after they have escaped from Mat. 12. 〈◊〉. the filthiness of the world, through the f Which cometh by hearing the Gospel preached. Ebr. 6. 4. & 10 16. knowledge of the Lord, and of the Saviour jesus Chaste, are yet tangled again therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them then the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them, not to have known the way of righteousness, then after they have known it, to turn from the holy “ Or, doctrine. commandment given unto them. 22 But it is come unto them, according to the true proverb, * The dog is returned to Prove 29. 〈◊〉. his own vomit: &, The sow that was washed to the wallowing in the mire. CHAP. III 3 He showeth the impiety of them which mock at Good promises. 7 After what sort the end of the world shallbe. 8 That they prepare themselves thereunto. 16 who they are which abuse the writings of S. Paul, and the rest of the Scriptures, 18 Concluding with cternal thanks to Christ jesus. 1 THis second Epistle I now writ unto you, beloved, where with a For We fall quickly 〈◊〉 and forget that Which We 〈◊〉 taught. stir up, and warn your pure minds, 2 To call to remembrance the words, which were told before of the holy Prophets, & also the commandment of us the Apostles 1. Tim. 4. 〈◊〉. of the Lord and Saviour. 2. 〈◊〉. 3. 1. Jude 18. 3 * This first understand, that 〈◊〉 shall come in the last days, mockers, which will walk after their lusts, 4 And say, Where is the promise of his coming for since the fathers died, all things continued a like from the beginning of the creation. 5 For this they b He 〈◊〉 them Which had once professed Christian religion, but become after Warde 〈◊〉 & mockers, as Epicurians 〈◊〉 atheists. willingly know not, that the heavens were of old, and the earth that was of the water and by the water, by the word of God. 6 Wherefore the c As touching the beauty thereof, & things which were therein except them which were in the ark world that then was, perished, over flowed with the water. 7 But the heavens and earth, which are now, are kept by the same word in store, and reserved unto fire against the day of judgement, and of the destruction of ungodly men. 8 dearly beloved, be not ignorant of this one Psal. 〈◊〉. 4. thing, that one day is with the Lord, * as a thousand years, and a thousand year, as one day, 9 The Lord is not slack concerning (his) promise [assome men count slackness] but is Eze. 33. 32. patient toward us, and * d He 〈◊〉 not here of the 〈◊〉 and eternal counsel of God, whereby he 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 it pleaseth him, but of the preaching of the Gospel whereby all are called and bidden to the banquet. would have no 1. Tim. 2. 4. man to perish, but would all men to come to repentance. 10 * But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in the which the heavens shall pass away with a noise, and the elements shall melt with heat, and the earth with the works, that are therein, shallbe burned up. 11 Seeing therefore that all these things must be dissolved, what manner persons aught you to Mat. 24. 44. be in holy conversation and godliness. 1. Thes. 〈◊〉. 2. 12 Looking for, and hasting unto the coming Revel. 3. 3 & 16. 15. of the day of God, by the which the heavens being on fire, shallbe dissolved, and the elements shalt melt with heat? 13 But we look for * new heavens, and a new Isa. 65. 17. & 66. 〈◊〉. earth, according to his promise, wherein Revel. 〈◊〉. 1. dwelleth righteousness. 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in e In quiet conscience. peace, without spot & blameless. Rom. 2. 4. 15 * And suppose that the long suffering of our Lord is salvation, even as our beloved brother Paul according to the wisdom given unto him written to f Albeit his epistles were written to peculiar Churches, yet they 〈◊〉 a general doctrine appertaining to all 〈◊〉. you. 16 As one, that in all (his) Epistles speaketh of these things: among the which some things are g As no man 〈◊〉 the brightness of the sun because his eye is not able to sust 〈◊〉 ne the clearness thereof: so the hardness which we cannot some time compass or perfectly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Scri ptures aught not to take away from us 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. hard to be understand, which they that are unlearned and unstable, pervert, as they (do) also other Scriptures unto their own destruction. 17 You therefore beloved, seeing you know these things before, beware, jest you be also plucked away with the error of the wicked, & fall from your own steadfastness. 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour jesus Christ: to him (be) glory both now and for ever more. Amen. " Or, 〈◊〉. THE FIRST EPISTLE general of john. THE ARGUMENT. AFter that S. john had sufficiently declared, how that our whole salvation doth consist only in Christ, jest that any man should thereby take a boldness to sin, he showeth that no man can believe in Christ, unless he doth endeavour himself to keep his commandments, which thing being done, he exhorteth them to beware of false prophets, whom he calleth antichrist's, and to try the spirits. last of all he doth earnestly exhort them unto brotherly love, and to beware of 〈◊〉. CHAP. I 2 True witness of the everlasting word of God. 7 The blood of Christ is the purgation of sin. 10 No man is without sin. 1 THat which was a That is, Christ God 〈◊〉. from the beginning, which we have b That is, Christ being man. herded, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word c Which giveth 〈◊〉 and had it in himself. of life, 2 [For the life appeared, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and john. 14. she we unto you the eternal life, which was d Before all beginning. with the Father, and appeared unto us] 3 That, (I say,) which we have seen and herded declare we unto you, that you may also e The effect of the Gospel is, that we all being joined together in Christ by faith, should be the sons of God. have fellowship with us, and that our fellowship also may be with the Father and with his Son jesus Christ. john. 8. 18. 4 And these things writ we unto you, that your joy may be full. 5 This then is the message which we have herded of him, and declare unto you, that God * is f The fruits of our faith must declare whether we be ioyned in God or no: for God being the very purity and 〈◊〉 will not have fellowship with them which lie in sin and darkness. light, & in him is no darkness. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not truly. 7 But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship h That is, Christ with us and we with ourselves. one with another, g In an evil conscience, and with out the fear of God. and the * blood of jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 8 * If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and truth is not in us. 9 If we i If we be not ashamed, earnest lie and openly to acknowledge ourselves before God to 〈◊〉 sinners. acknowledge our sins, he is faithful Ebr. 9 14. 1. Pet. 1. 19 and just, to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. 6. us from all unrighteousness. 1 king 8 46. 2. Chron. 6. 〈◊〉. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him Prou. 20 9 a liar, and his “ Or, doctrine. word is not in us. Eccle. 7. 20. CHAP. II 1 Christ is our Advocate. 19 Of true love, and how it is tried. 18 To beware of Antichrist. 1 MY babes, these things writ I unto you, that you sin not: and if any man sin, we have an a Christ is our 〈◊〉 Advocate and 〈◊〉: for the office of intercession and redemption are joined together. Jailer with the Father, jesus Christ, the just. 2 And he is the reconciliation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for (the sins) of b That is, of them which have embraced the Gospel by faith in all ages, degrees, & places: for there is no salvation without Christ. the whole world. 3 And hereby we are sure that we c That is by faith and so obey him for knowledge cannot be without obedience. know him if we keep his commandments. 4 He that says, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But he that keepeth his word in him is d Whereby 〈◊〉 loveth God: so that to love God is to obey his word. the love of God perfit indeed: hereby we know that we are in him. 6 He that says he remains in him, aught even so to walk, as he hath walked. 7 Brethren, I writ no new “ Or, doctrine. commandment unto you: but an old commandment, which you have had from the e When the Law was given. beginning: the f Lovechy neighbour as thyself, is the old comman 〈◊〉 taught in the Law: but when Christ says, So love one another as I have loved you, giveth a new commandment only as touching the form, but not as touching the nature or substance of the precept. old commandment is the word, which you have herded from the beginning. 8 Again, a new commandment I writ unto you, that which is true in him, and 〈◊〉 in you for the darkness is past, & the true light now shines. 9 He that says that he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness until this time. 10 * He that loveth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of evil in him. 11 But he that hateth his brother, is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, & knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. 12 g He namethall the faithful, children, as he being their spiritual father attributing to old 〈◊〉 know ledge of great things, to young men 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 children 〈◊〉 and reverence to their governors Little children. I writ unto you, because your sins are forgiven you for h For Christ's sake his Names Chap. 3. 14. sake. 13 I writ unto you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I writ unto you, young men, because you have overcome the “ Or, the devil. wicked. 14 I writ unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I have written unto you fathers, because you have known him, that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because you are strong, & the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the “ Or, the devil. 〈◊〉. 15 Love not the i 〈◊〉 it is adversary to God. world neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the*world jam. 4. 4. the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world [(as) the lust of the k To live in 〈◊〉. flesh, the l 〈◊〉. lust of the eyes, and the m Ambition & pride. pride of life] is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that fulfilleth the will of God abideth ever. 18 Babes, it is the last time, and you have herded that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 n Which of seemed to have been of our number, because for a time they occupied a place 〈◊〉 the Church They went out from us, but they were not of us: for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But (this cometh to pass,) that it might appear, that they are not all of us. 20 But you have an o The grace of the holy Gost. ointment from him, that is p Which is Christ Holy, and you have known all things. 21 I q In this Epistle. Which I now writ unto you. have not written unto you, because you know not the truth: but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar, but he that denieth that jesus is r He that taketh away 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 either of the natures in Christ, or he that confoundeth or separateth them, else, he that putteth not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the per son of the 〈◊〉, and also he that believeth not to have 〈◊〉 of sins by his only 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 to be the 〈◊〉 Messiah. Christ? the same is the Antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same s Then the inside les worship not the true God. hath not the Father () But he 〈◊〉 con 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, hath also the Father. 24 Let therefore abide in you that same which you have herded from the beginning. If that which you have herded from the beginning, shall remain in you, you also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, (even) eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you, concerning them that deceive you. 27 But the anointing which you received of him, dwelleth in you: and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same t 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 himself unto you & teacheth you by the holy Ghost and his 〈◊〉. Anointing teacheth you of all things, and it is true, and is notlying, and as it taught you, you shall abide “ Or, in Christ. in him. 28 And now, u By this name he means the w 〈◊〉 Church of Christ in general. little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may be bold and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, know you that he which doth righteously, is born of him. CHAP. III 1 The singular love of God toward us. 7 And how we again aught to love one another. 1 Behold, what love the Father hath showed on us, that we should be a Being made the sons of God in Christ, he 〈◊〉 what qualities we must have to be discerned from 〈◊〉 called the sons of God: for this cause the world knoweth you not, because it knoweth not him. 2 Dearly beloved, now are we the sons of God, but yet it doth not appear what we shallbe: and we know that when b That is Christ. he shall appear, we shallbe c As the 〈◊〉 and head 〈◊〉 which make one perfect body. like him: for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him, purgeth himself, even as he is pure. 4 Whosoever d That is, in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 doth reign, so that he seeketh not be sanctified. committeth sin, transgresseth also the Law: for sin is the transgression of the Law. 5 And you know that he appeared that he Isa 〈◊〉. 9 might * take away our sins, and in him is 1. Pet. 2. 〈◊〉. no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him, sinneth not whosoever sinneth, hath not seen him, neither hath known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doth righteousness, is righteous, as he is righteous. john. 8. 44. 8 He that * committeth sin, is of the devil: for the devil sinneth from the e As 〈◊〉 by Adam. beginning: for this purpose appeared the Son of God that he might loose the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God: sinneth not: for his f Which is the holy Gost. seed remains in him, neither can he g He can not 〈◊〉 under the power of sin because the Spirit of God correcteth hisevil and corrupt affections. sin, because he is born of God. 10 In this are the children of God known, & the children of the devil: whosoever doth not righteousness, is not of God, neither he that h He descendeth from the first cable of the commandments to the second. loveth not his brother. 11 For this is the message, that you herded from the beginning, that * we should love one another. 12 Not as * Cain which was of the wicked, and slew his brother: and wherefore slew john. 13. 14. & 15. 12 he him? because his own works were evil Gen. 4. 8. and his brothers good. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, though the world hate you. 14 We know that we are translated from death unto life, because we i This love is the special fruit of our faith & a certain sign of our 〈◊〉. love the brethren: * he that loveth not (his) brother, abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother, is a manslayer: and yc know that no manslayer hath Chap. 2 10. eternal life abiding in him. levit. 19 17. 16 * Hereby have we perceived love, that he john. 15. 13. laid down his life for us: therefore we aught Ephe. 5. 2. also to lay down (our) lives for the brethren. 17 * And whosoever hath this worldesgood Luk. 3. 11. and seethe his brother have need, & shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue (only,) but in k which is not the cause, wherefore we are the sons of God, but a most certain sign. deed and in truth. 19 For there by we know that we are of the truth and shall before him assure our hearts. 20 For if our l If our 〈◊〉 being guilty of any thing, be able to condemn us, much more the judgement of God which knoweth our hearts better than we ourselves, is able to condemn us. heart condemn us, GOD is greater than our heart, & knoweth allthings 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, them have we boldness toward God. 22 * And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, & do those things which are pleasing in his sight 23 * This is then his commandment, That we believe in the Name of his Son jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave commandment. 24 * For he that keepeth his commandments, john 15. 7. & 16. 23. dwelleth in him, and he in him: and hereby Mat. 21. 22. we know that he abideth in us, (even) by Chap. 〈◊〉. 24. the Spirit which he hath given us. john. 6. 29, & 17. 3. john. 13. 34. & 15. 10 CHAP four 1 Difference of spirits. 2 How the Spirit of God may be known from the spirit of error. 7 Of the love of God and of our neighbours. 1 dearly beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the a Them which boast: that they have the Spirit to 〈◊〉 or ptophecie. spirits whether they are of God: for many false Prophets are go out into the world. 2 Hereby shall you know the Spirit of God, Every spirit that confesseth that jesus b 〈◊〉 being very God came from his Father & took upon him our flesh He that 〈◊〉 or preacheth this truly, 〈◊〉 the Spirit of God, else not. Christ is come in the flesh, is of God. 3 And every spirit which confesseth not that jesus Christ is come in the flesh, is not of God but this is the (spirit) of Antichrist, of whom you have herded, how that he should come and c He began to build the mystery of 〈◊〉. now already he is in the world. 4 Little children, you are of God, and have overcome them: for greater is he that is in you, than d Satan the prince of the world. he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world, therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. john. 8. 47. 6 We are of God, * he that knoweth God, e With pure affe ction & obedience heareth us: he that is not of God, heareth us not. Here by know we the Spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love cometh of God, and every one that loveth, is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not, knoweth not God: for God is love. john. 5. 10. 9 In f Truth it is that God hath declared his love in many other things but herein hath passed all other. this appeared the love of God toward us, because God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his son (to be) a g By his 〈◊〉 death. reconciliation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we aught also love one another. 12 * Not man hath seen God at any time. If we john. 1. 18. love one another, God dwelleth in us, and 1. Tim. 6. 15. his love is perfect in us. 13 Hereby know we, that we devil in him, and he in us: because he hath given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father sent the Son (to be) the Saviour of the world. 15 Whosoever h So that his con 〈◊〉 proceedeth of faith. confesseth that jesus is the Son of God, in him dwelleth God, and he in God. 16 And we have known, and believed the love that God hath “ Or, toward us. i By inspiring it into us. in us. God is love, and he that dwelleth in love, dwelleth in God, & God in him. 17 Herein is the love perfit in us, that we should have boldness in the day of judgement for as he is, even so are we in this world. 18 There is no k Such as should trouble the conscience. fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear: for fear hath painfulness: and he that fears, is not perfect in love. 19 We love him, because he loved us first. 20 If any man say, I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar: for l For god 〈◊〉 teth himself to us in them which bear his image. how can he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen love God whom he hath not seen? 21 * And this commandment have we of him john. 13. 43. & 15. 〈◊〉 that he which loveth God, should love his brother also. CHAP. V. 1. 10. 13 Of the fruits of faith. 14. 20 The office, authority, and divinity of Christ. 21 Against images. 1 Whosoever believeth that jesus is the Christ, is a Is regenerate by the virtue of his Spirit. born of God, and every one that loveth him, which begat, loveth, him also which is begotten of him. 2 In this we know that we love the children of God, when we love b The love of God must go before, or else we can not love a right. God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God that we keep his commandments: and his * commandments Mat. 11. 30. are not c They are easy to the sons of God, which are led with his Spirit: for they delight there in. grievous. 4 For all that is born of God, overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, (even) our faith. 5 * Who is it that over cometh the world, but he which believeth that jesus is the Son 1. Cor. 15. 57 of God? 6 This is that jesus Christ that came by d That is, regene ration. water e The water and blood that came out of his side, declare that we have our sins uva shed by him, and he hath made full 〈◊〉 for the same. and blood, not by water only, but by water and blood: and it is the f Our mind inspired by the holy Gost. spirit, that beareth witness: for the Spirit is g Which 〈◊〉 our hearts, that we be the children of God. truth. 7 For there are three, which bear record in heaven, the Father, the word, and the holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three, which bear record in the earth, the Spirit and the water and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of GOD is greater: for this is the witness of God, which he testified of his Son. 10 * He that believeth in the Son of GOD, 〈◊〉. 3. 37. hath the witness “ of God. in himself: he that believeth not God, hath made him alyer, because he believed not the record, that God witnessed of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that GOD hath given unto us eternallyfe, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son, hath life: and he that hath not the Son of GOD, hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you, that Mat. 7. 7. and 21. 22. believe in the Name of the Son of GOD, Chap. 3. 22. that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe in the Name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the assurance, that we have in him, * that if we ask aniething according to his will, he heareth us. Mat. 12. 31. 15 And if we know that he heareth us, whatsoever Mar. 3. 29. we ask, we know that we have the Luke. 12. 10. petitions that we have desired of him. 16 If any man see his brother sin a sin, that is not unto death, let him ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not h Although 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be to death, yet God through his mercy pardonoth his in his Son Christ. unto death. * There is a sin i As there's is whom GOD doth so forsake that they fall into utter despair. unto death: I say not that thou shouldest pray for it. 17 All unrighteousness is sin, but there is a sin not unto death. 18 We know that whosoever is born of God, k 〈◊〉 not himself so over to sin, that he forgetteth God. sinneth not: but he that is begotten Luke. 24. 45. of God, l Takes heed that he sin not keepeth himself, and the m That is, Satan. wicked n With a mortal wound. toucheth him not. 19 We know that we are of GOD, and the whole world o That is, all men generally, as of themselves lie as it were buried in evil. lieth in wickedness. 20 But we know that the Son of God is * come, and hath given us a mind to know him, which is true: and we are in him that is true, (that is,) in his Son jesus Christ: this same is very p Christ very God. God, and eternal life. 21 Babes, keep yourselves from q Meaning from every 〈◊〉 and fashion of thing which is set up for any 〈◊〉 to worship God. idols. Amen. THE second EPISTLE of john. He writeth unto a certain lady. 4 Rejoicing that her children walk in the truth. 5 And exhorteth unto love. 7 Warneth them to beware of such deceivers as deny that jesus Christ is come in the flesh. 8 Prayeth them to continued in the doctrine of Christ. 10 And to have nothing to do with them that bring not the true doctrine of Christ jesus our Saviour. 1 THe Elder to the “ Or, worthy and noble. elect Lady, and her children, whom I love in 〈◊〉 the truth: and not I only, but also all that have known the truth. 2 For the truths sake which dwelleth in in us, and shallbe with us for ever: 3 Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father, and from the Lord jesus Christ the Son of the Father, with b We can not receive the grace of God, except we have the true knowledge of him, of the whiehe knowledge love proceedeth. truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly, that I found of thy children walking c According to God's 〈◊〉. in truth, as we have received a commandment of the Father. 5 And now beseech I thee, Lady, [not as writing a new commandment unto thee, but that same which we had from the beginning] that we * love one another. 6 And this is the love, that we should walk john. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉. after his “ Or, 〈◊〉. commandments. This commandment is, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. 7 For many deceivers are entered in the world, which confess not that jesus Christ is come in the flesh. He that is such one, is a deceiver and an Antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we d By 〈◊〉 ourselves to be seduced. loose not the things, which we have done, but that we may receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever e He that 〈◊〉 the limits of pure 〈◊〉. transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that continueth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not Rom. 16. 17. this doctrine, * receive him not to house, neither bid him, f Have nothing to do with him, neither show him any sign of 〈◊〉 or 〈◊〉. God speed. 11 For he that biddeth him, God speed, is partaker of his evil dedes. Although I had many things to writ unto you, yet I would not (write) with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full. 12 The sons of thy “ Or, 〈◊〉 elect sister great thee, Amen. THE THIRD EPIstle of john. 3 He is glad of Gaius that he walketh in the truth. 8 Exhorteth to be loving unto the poor Christian in their persecution. 9 showeth the unkind dealing of Diotrephes. 12 And the good report of Demetrius. 1 THE Elder unto the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish chief that thou prosperedst and faredst well, as thy soul prospereth. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and testified of the truth that is in thee, how thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than this, (that is,) to he are that my sons walk in a That is, in godly conversation, as they which have both the knowledge and fear of God. verity. 5 Beloved, thou dost faithfully whatsoever thou dost to the brethren, and to b By keeping hospitality. strangers. 6 Which bore witness of thy love before the Churches, Whom if thou bringest of their journey as it c If thou surnishest them with necessities toward they journey, knowing that the Lord says, He that receiveth you, receiveth me. beseemeth according to God, thou shalt do well. 7 Because that for his Names sake they went forth, and took nothing of the Gentiles. 8 We therefore aught to receive such, that we might be helpers to the truth. 9 I written unto the Church: but Diotrephes which loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore if I come, I will declare his deeds which he doth, prateling against us with malicious words, and not there with content, neither he himself receiveth the brethren, but forbiddeth them that would, and thrusteth them out of the Church. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good: he that doth well, is of god: but he that doth evil, hath not “ Or, known. seen god 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we ourselves bear record, and you know that our record is true. 13 I have many things to writ: but I will not with ink and pen writ unto thee. 14 For I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak mouth to mouth. Peace (be) with thee. The friends salute thee. Great the friends by name. THE GENERAL Epistle of jude. THE ARGUMENT. SAint Jude admonisheth all Churches generally to take heed of deceivers which go about to draw away the hearts of the simple people from the truth of God, and willeth them to have no society with such, whom he setteth forth in their lively colours, showing by divers examples of the Scriptures what horrible vengeance is prepared for them: finally he comforteth the faithful and exhorteth them to persevere in the doctrine of the Apostles of jesus Christ. 1 IVde a servant of jesus Christ, and brother of james, to them which are call john. 17. 6. led and sanctified a The faithful are sanctified of God there in the Son by the holy Ghost of God the Father, and b That he should keep you. reserved to jesus Christ: 2. Peter. 2. 1. 2 Mercy unto you, and peace and love be multiplied. 3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to writ unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to writ unto you to exhort you, that you should earnestly c Against assaltes of 〈◊〉 and her 〈◊〉. contend for (the maintenance) of the faith, which was d That you should keep it forever. once given unto the Saints. 4 For there are certain men crept in which were before of old e He confirmeth their heart, against the contemners of religion and Apostates. ordained to this condemnation Nom 14 〈◊〉. : ungodly men (they are) which 2 Peter. 2. 4. turn the grace of our God into wantonness, and * deny God the only Lord, and our Lord jesus Christ. 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, forasmuch as you once knew this, how that Gen. 19 24. the Lord, after that he had delivered the people out of egypt, * destroyed them afterward which f Their incredulity was the fourtaine of all their 〈◊〉. believed not. 6 The * Angels also which kept not their first “ Or, original. estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the g Then shallbe their extreme punishment. judgement of the great day. 7 As * Sodom and Gomorr he, and the cities about them, which in like manner as they did, committed, and followed h Most horrible pollutions. strange flesh, are jos. 10. 13. set forth for an ensample, and susfre the vengeance 2. Chro 9 29. of eternal fire. 〈◊〉. Christ under the name of the Angel rebuked Satan as knowing that he went about to hinder the Church: but here we are admonished not to seek to revenge ourselves by evil speaking, but to refer the thing to God. 8 Likewise not withstanding these i Which show themselves dull and impudent. deamers also 〈◊〉 the flesh, and despise government, and speak evil of them that are in authority. 9 Yet k It is most like that this example was writin some of thoses 〈◊〉 of the Scripture which are now lost Nomb. 21. 14. Michael the Archangel, when he strove against the devil, & disputed about the body of Moses, dared not blame him with cursed speaking, but says, l In zachary. 3. The Lord rebuke thee. 10 But these speak evil of those things, which they know not: and whatsoever things they know m By their carnal judgement. naturally, as beasts, which are without reason, in those things they corrupt Gen. 4. 8. themselves. Nom. 22 23. Nom. 16. 1. 11 Woe (be) unto them: for they have followed 2. Peter. 2. 16. the way * of Cain, and are cast away by the deceit * of balaam's wages, and perish in the n For as Core, Dathan and 〈◊〉 ron rose up and spoke against Moses, so to these against them that are in authority. gain saying * of Core. 12 These are spots o These were general feasts which the faithful kept, partly to protest their brotherly love, and partly to relieve the needy. tertul. in 〈◊〉 in your feasts of charity when they feast with you, without p Ether of God, or of his Church all fear, feeding themselves: clouds (they are) without water, carried about of winds, corrupt trees (and) without fruit, twice dead (&) plucked up by the roots. 13 (They are) the raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame: (they are) wandering stars, to whom is reserved the darkness Chap. 39 of darkness for ever. Revel. 1. 7. 14 And Enoche also the seventh from Adam, prophesied of such, saying, * q This saying of Enoch might for the worthiness there of have been as a common saying among men of all times, or else have been written in some of those books which now remain not: yet by the providence of God so many are left as 〈◊〉 eable to intrust us in the faith of jesus Christ to 〈◊〉 john. 20. 31. Behold, the Lord cometh with thousands of his Saints, 15 To give judgement against all men, and to rebuke all the ungodly among them of all their wicked deeds, which they have ungodly committed, and of all their cruel speakings, which wicked sinners have spoken against him. 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts “ In ungodliness and iniquity. : * whose mouths speak proud things, having menspersones in admiration because of a vantage. 17 But, you beloved, remember the words which were spoken before of the Apostles of our Lord jesus Christ. Psal. 16. 10. 18 How that they told you that there should bemockers * in the last time, which should 1. Tim. 4. 1. walk after their own ungodly lusts. 2. Tim. 1. 1. 19 These are makers of sects, fleshly, having 2. Pet. 3. 3 not the Spirit. 〈◊〉 Of regeneration 20 But, you beloved, edify yourselves in your most holy faith, praying in the holy Gost. 21 And keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord jesus Christ, unto eternal life. 22 And have compassion of some, s Some may be won with 〈◊〉, other by sharpness. in putting difference: 23 And other save with t By sharp reproofs to draw them out of danger fear, pulling than out of the fire, and hate even the u He willeth not only to cut of the evil but to take away all occasions which are as preparatives, and accessoties to the same. garment spotted by the flesh. 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you, that you fall not, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with joy. 25 (That is,) to God only wise, our Saviour, (be) glory, and majesty, and dominion, and power, both now and for ever. Amen. THE REVELATION of john the Divine. THE ARGUMENT. IT is manifest, that the holy Ghost would as it were gather it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of Christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, aswell to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to admonish us to beware some, and encou rage us against others. Herein therefore is lively set forth the Divinity of Christ, and the testimonies of our redemption: what things the Spirit of God alloweth in the ministers, and what things hereproveth: the providence of God for his elect and of their glory and consolation in the day of vengeance: how that the hypocrites which sting like scorpions the members of Christ, shallbe destroyed, but the Lamb Christ shall defend them, which bear witness to the truth, who in despite of the beast and Satan will reign over all. The lively description of Antichrist is set forth, whose time and power not with standing is limited, and albeit that he is permitted to rage against the elect, yet his power 〈◊〉 no farther then to the hurt of their bodies: and at length he shall be destroyed by 〈◊〉 wrath of God, when as the elect shall give their bodies: and at length he shall be destroyed by the wrath of God, when as the elect shall give praise to God for the victory: nevertheless for a season God will permit this Antichrist, & strumpet under colour of fair speech and pleasant doctrine to deceive the world: wherefore he advertiseth the godly [which are but a small portion] to avoid this harlotsflateries, and brags, whose 〈◊〉 without mercy they shall see, and with the heavenly companies sing continual 〈◊〉: for the Lamb is married: the word of God hath got the victory: Satan that a long time was untied, is now cast with his ministers into the pit of fire to be tormented for ever, where as contrari 〈◊〉 the faithful [which are the holy City of Icrusalem, and wife of the Lamb] shall enjoy perpetual glory. Read diligently: iudgesoberly, and call earnestly to God for the true understanding hereof. CHAP. I 1 The cause of this revelation. 3 Of them that read it. 4 john writeth to the seven Churches. 5 The majesty and office of the Son of God. 20 The vision of the candlesticks and stars. 1 THE a Of things which were hide before. revelation of JESUS CHRIST, which b Christ received this revelation out of his father's bosom as his own doctrine, but it was hide in respect of us so that Christ as Lord and God revealed it to john his servant by the ministery of his Angel, to the edification of his Church. God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly be c To the good and bad. done: which he sent, and showed by his Angel unto his servant john. 2 Who bore record of the word of God, and of the testimony of jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. 3 Blessed (is he) that readeth, and they that hear the words of this d Which expoundeth the old pphetes & 〈◊〉 what shall come to pass in the new testament prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein for the time is e And began even then. at hand. 4 john, to the f Meaning the Church universal. seven Churches which are in Asia, Grace (be) with you and peace from him which * is, and Which was, and Which is to come, & from the g That is, from the holy Ghost: or these seven Spirits were ministers before God the Father & Christ, whom after he calleth the horns and eyes of the Lamb. seven Spirits which are before his Throne. 5 And from jesus Christ, which is a * faithful Exo. 3. 14. witness, (and) * the first begotten of the dead and Prince of the Kings of the earth, unto Psal 89. 38. him that loved us, and washed us from our 1. Cor. 15. 21. sins in his * blood. Colos. 1. 18. Ebr. 9 14. 6 And made us * King's and Priests unto God 1. Pet. 1. 19 even his Father, to him (be) glory, and dominion 1. john. 1. 9 1. Pet. 2. 5. for evermore. Amen. 7 Behold, he cometh with * clouds, and every you shall see him: (yea,) even they which h They that 〈◊〉 Christ & 〈◊〉 cruelly per secuted him, and put him to death shall them acknowledge him. pierced him through: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail “ Or, for him. before him, Even so. Amen. 8 I * am i Alpha & Omega are the first and last letters of the a b c of the Greks and, the beginning and the ending, says the Lord, Which is, and Which was, and Which is to come, (even) the Almighty. Chap. 5. 6. 9 I john, even your brother, and companion In a like phrases Paul taketh God and Christ, & the Angels to witness. 〈◊〉. Tim. 5. 21. in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of jesus Christ, was in the isle called Patmos, for the “ Or, for him. word of God, and for the “ Or, for him. witnessing of jesus Christ. Mat. 24. 30. Isa. 3. 14. 10 And I was (ravished) in spirit on k Which some call sunday S. Paul the first day of the week. 1. Cor. 16. 1. Act 20. 7. and it was established after that the jews Sabbath was abolished. the Lord's jude. 14. day, and herded behind me a great voice, as it had been of a trumpet. 11 Saying, I am l I am before whom nothing was, yea, by whom whatsoever is made, was made, and he that shall remain when all things shall perish, even I am the eternal God. and, the first and the last: and that which thou seest, writ in a book, and sand it unto the m Of the which some were fallen: others decayed: some were proud: others negligent: so that he sneweth remedy for all. seven Churches which are in Asia, unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, Chap. 21. 6. & 22. 13 and unto Pergamus, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardi, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. 12 Then I turned back to seethe n That is, him whose voice I herded. voice, that spoke with me: and when I was turned I saw o Meaning the Churches. seven golden candlesticks. 13 And in the mids of the seven candlesticks, one like unto the p Which was Christ the head of the Church. Son of man, clothed with a garment q As the chief Priest. down to the feet, & gird about r For in him was no concupiscence which is signified by girding the loins. the paps with golden girdle 14 His head, and hairs (were) s To signify his wisdom, eternity and 〈◊〉. white as white will, (and) as snow, and his eyes (were) as t To see the secrets of the heart. a flame of fire. 15 And his feet like unto “ Or, alcumine. u His judgements and Ways are most perfect. fine ᵘ brass, burning as in a furnace: and x Both because all nations praise him, and also his word is herded and preached through the world. voice as the sound of many waters. 16 And he had in his right hand seventy stars: and out of his mouth went a z This sword signified his word & the virtue thereof, as is declared. * Ebr. 4. 12. sharp two edged sword: and his face (shone) as the sun shines in his strength. 17 And when I saw him, I fallen at his feet as * Dani. 0. 9 dead: then he laid his right a To comfort me. hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not: I am the * Ifa. 41. 4. &. 44. 6. b Equal God with my Father, and 〈◊〉 first and the last. 18 And am alive, but I was dead: and behold, I am a live for evermore. Amen: and I have the c That is power over them. keys of hell and of death. 19 Writ the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall come here d In the latter days. after. 20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest e In my protection. in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks, (is this,) The seven stars are the f That is, the ministers. * 〈◊〉. 2. 3. Angels of the seven Churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest, are the seven Churches. y Which are the pastors of the Churches. CHAP. II 1 He exhort four Chuches. 5 To repentance. 10 To perseverance patience and amendment. 5. 14, 20. 23. aswell by threatenings. 7. 10. 17. 26. As promises of reward, 1 Unto the a To the Pastor or minister which are called by this Name because they are God's 〈◊〉, and have their office common with jesus Christ who also is called an Angel. Angel of the Church of Ephesus writ, These things says he that b Read. chap. 11. 3. holdeth the seven stars in his c In his protection right hand, and d According to his promise. walketh in the mids of the seven golden candlesticks. 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not forbear them which are evil, and hast examined them which say they are Apostles, and are not, & hast found them liars. 3 And thou hast suffered, and hast patience, & Mat 28. 20. for my Names sake hast laboured, and hast not He willbe with them to the end of the world. fainted. 4 Nevertheless, I have (somewhat) against thee, because thou hast left thy first e Thy first love, that thou haddest toward God & thy neighbour at the first preaching of the Gospel. love. 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works: orels I will come against thee shortly, and will remove thy f The office of the Pastor is compared to a candlestick or lamp for asmuch as he aught to shine before men. candlestick out of his place, except thou amend. 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the works of the g These were heretics which held that wives should becommune & as some think were named of one called Nicolas, of whom is wrote. Act. 6. 5. which was choose among the Deacons. Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 Let him that hath an ear, hear, what the Spitit says unto the Churches, To him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the tree of h Meaning the life everlasting: thus by corporal benefits he raiseth them up to consider spiritual blessings. life which is in the mids of the Paradise of God. 9 ¶ And unto the i This is thought to be Policarpus who was minister of Smyrna 〈◊〉 years, as he himself confessed before He roads When as he was led to be burned for Christ's cause. Angel of the Church of the Smyrnians writ, These things says he that is first, and last, Which was dead and is k The eternal divinity of jesus Christ is here most plainly declared with his manhood, & victory over death to assure his that they shall not be overcome by death. a live. 9 I know thy works and l This was the persecution under the 〈◊〉 Domitian. tribulation, and poverty [but thou art m In spiritual treasures. rich] and (I know) the blasphemy of them, which say they are jews and n They are not Abraham's children according to the faith. are not, but (are) the Synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things, which thou shalt suffer: behold, it shall come to pass that the o Here he nameth the author of, all our calamity in couraging us man fully to fight against him, in promising us the victory. devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be p The end of affliction is that we may be tried & not destroyed. tried, and you shall have tribulation q Signifying ma nigh times as Genes, 31. 41. Nomb. 14. 22. Althoght there shallbe comfort and release. ten days: be thou faithful unto the death, and I will give thee the crown of life. 11 Let him that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. He that overcometh, shall not be hurt of the r The first death 〈◊〉 the natural death body, the secondeiss the eternal death: from the which all are free that believe in jesus Christ. second death 12 And to the Angel of the Church which is at Pergamus writ, This says he which hath the sharp s The word of God is the sword With two edges. Ebr. 4. 12. sword with two edges. 13 I know thy works and where thou dwellest, (even) where Satan's t All to Wnes & countries When 〈◊〉 Gods word, and good living is banished, are the throne of Satan, & also those places Where the word is not preached syncerly, nor manners a right reform, throne is, and thou keepest my Name, and hast not denied my faith, u In the very heat of persecution & slaughter of the Martyrs they continued in the pure faith and therefore are commended after a sort. even in those days when Antipasmy faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that maintain the x All such are like counsellors to Balaam, Which for luere persuade to idolatry, or Whoredom. doctrine of * Balaam, which taught Balac, to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, that they should eat of things sacrificed unto idols, and commit fornication. 15 Even so hast thou them, that maintain the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Non. 24. 14. & 25. 〈◊〉 16 Repent thyself, or else I will come unto thee shortly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 Let him that hath an ear, hear what the spirit says unto the Churches, To him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the Manna that is y And not common to all. hide, and will give him a z Such a stone Was Want to be given to them that had got any victory or prize, in sign of honour, and therefore it signifieth here a token of God's favour and grace: also it Was a sign that one Was cleared in judgement. white stone, and in the stone a a The new name also signifieth renome and honour. new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. 18 ¶ And unto the Angel of the Church which is at Thyatira writ, These things says the Son of God, which hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet like, “ Or, alcumine. fine john. 〈◊〉. 24. brass, 19 I know thy works and thy love, and b To help the Saints. * 1. King. 16. 31. service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy, and that (they are) mother at the last, then at the first. 20 Notwithstanding, I have a few things against thee, that thou sufferest the 〈◊〉 * c As that harlot jezabel maintained strange religion and exercised cruelrie against the servants of God, so are there among them that do the like, je sabel, which calleth herself a Prophetess, to teach and to deceive my servants to make them d They that consent to idolatry and false doctrine, commit spiritual Who redome, Whereof followeth corporal Who redome, * Hose. 4. 13. * 1. Sam 16. 7. * Psal. 7. 10. * jere. 11. 29. and 17. 10. commit fornication, and to eat meats sacrified unto idols. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication, and she repented not. 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit fornication with her, into great affliction, except they repent them of their works. 23 And I will kill her e Then that follow her Ways. children with death: and all the Churches shall know that I am he which * search the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according unto your works. 24 And unto you I say, the rest of them of Thya tira, As many as have not this learning, neither have known the f The false theachers termed their 〈◊〉 by this name, 〈◊〉 though it contained the most deep knowledge of heavenly things, and Was in deed drawn out of the deep dungeon of helleby such terms now the Anabaptists, Libertines, Papists, Arrians, & euse to beautify their monstrous errors and blasphemies. * Psal. 2 9 deepness of Satan [as g The children of jezabel. they speak] I will put upon you none other burden. 25 But that which you have all ready, hold fast till I come. 26 For he that overcometh and keepeth my works unto the end, * to him will I give power over nations, 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron: (and) as the vessels of a potter, shall 〈◊〉 be broken. 28 Even as I received of my Father, so will I give him the morning star. 29 Let him that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. CHAP. III He exhorteth the Churches or ministers to the true profession of faith and to watching, 12 With promises to them that persevere. 1 ANd writ unto the Angel of the Church which is at Sardi, These things says he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars, I know thy works: for thou hast a name that thou a The minister liveth When he bringeth for the good fruits, else he is dead. livest, but thou art dead. 2 Be awake and strengthen the things which remeine, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfit before God. 3 Remember therefore, how thou hast received and herded, and hold fast, and repent. * Chap. 16. 〈◊〉. If therefore thou will't not watch, I will come 1. Thess. 5. 2. on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know 〈◊〉. pet. 3. 10. what hour I will come upon thee. 4 (Notwithstanding) thou hast a few “ Or, persons. names yet in Sardi, which have not b Ether by consenting to idolaters, or else polluting their conscience With any evil. defiled their garments: and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 5 He that overcometh, shallbe clothed in white array, and I will not put out his name out of the * book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, & before his Angels. Chap. 20. 12. & 21. 27. 6 Let him that hath an ear, hear, what the Spirit says unto the Churches. Philip. 4. 4. 7 ¶ And writ unto the Angel of the Church which is of Philadelphia, These things says he that is Holy and True which hath the * c Which signifieth that Christ ha' the all the power over the house of David, Which is the Church, so that he may either receive or put 〈◊〉 Whom he Wil key of David, which openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth, Isa. 22. 22. job. 22. 14. 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open d Which is to advance the 〈◊〉 me of God door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength and hast kept my word, & hast not denied my Name. 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which call themselves Jews and are not, but do lie: behold, (Isai) I will make them, that they shall come and e I Will 'cause 〈◊〉 in thy sight to humble themselves, and to give due honour to God, and to his Son Christ. worship before thy feet, and shall know that I have loved thee. 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, therefore I will deliver thee from the hour of tentation, which will come upon all the world, to try them that devil upon the earth. 11 Behold, I come shortly: hold that which thou hast, that no man take thy f Let no man pluck them away Which thou hast Won to 〈◊〉 for they are thy crown, as Saint Paul writeth, saying, Brethren you are my joy and my crown. crown. 12 Him that overcometh, will I make a pillar in the Temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will writ upon him the Name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, (which is) the new jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, & (I will writ upon him) my new Name. 13 Let him that hath an ear, hear what the Phil. 4. 1. Spirit says unto the Churches. 1. Thes. 2. 19 14 And unto the Angel of the Church of the Laodiceans writ. These things says g That is, Truth itself. Amen the faithful and true witness, the h Of Whom all creatures have their beginning. beginning of the creatures of God. 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold not hot: I would thou werest cold or hot. 16 Therefore, because thou art lukewarm, & neither cold nor hot, it will come to pass, that I shall spew thee out of my mouth. 17 For thou sayst, I am i Persuading thyself of that Which thou hast not. rich and increased with goods, and have k Thus the hipo〈◊〉 boast of their own power and do not understand their infirmities to seek to Christ for remedy. need of nothing, & knowest not how thou art wretched and miserable and poor, and blind, and naked. 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried by Prou. 3. 11. the fire, that thou mayest be made rich, and Ebr. 12. 5. white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed & that thy filthy nakedness do not appear: and l Suffer the 〈◊〉 of thy understanding to be opened. anoint thy eyes with eye salve, that thou mayst se. 19 As many as I love, I * rebuke and chasten: be m Nothing more displeaseth God then indiffe rencie, and coldness in religion, & therefore he will spew such out as are not zealous & fervent. zealous therefore and amend. 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock. If any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in unto him, and will sup with him, and he with me. 21 To him that over cometh, will I grant to sit with me in my n In my seat royal, and to be partaker o'mine heavenly joys. throne, even as I over came, and sit with my Father in his throne. 22 Let him that hath an earc, hear what the Spirit says unto the Churches. CHAP. four 1 The vision of the majesty of God. 2 He 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉, and one sitting upon it, 8 And 24. seats about it with 24 elders sitting upon them, and four beasts praising God day and night. 1 AFter this I looked, and behold, a a 〈◊〉 that he make mention of the great afflictions of the Church, he setteth forth the majesty of God, by whose will, wisdom and providence all thing are created, and governed, to teach us patience. door was open in heaven, and the first voice which I herded, was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, saying, Come up hither, & I will show thee things which must be done hereafter. 2 And immediately I was (ravished) in the spirit and behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat upon the throne. 3 And b He describeth the Divine and incomprehensible virtue of god the father as. Chap. 5. 6. and the Son who is joined with him he that sat, was to look upon, like un to a jasper stone, and a sardine, & there (was) a rain bow round about the throne in sight like to an emerald. 4 And round about the throne (were) four and twenty seats, and upon the seats I saw c By these are meant all the holy company of the heavens. four and twenty Elders sitting, clothed in white raiment, and had on their heads crowns of gold. 5 And out of the throne d From the 〈◊〉 of the Fa ther, and the Son ne proceedeth the holy Ghost, who having all but one throne, the unity of that God head. proceeded e The holy Ghost is as alightening unto us that believe, and as a fearful thunder to the disobedient. lightnings, and thunderings, and voices, and there were seven lamps of fire, burning before the throne, which are the seven spirits of God. 6 And before the throne there (was) a f The world is compared to a sea because of the changes and unstableness. sea of glass like unto g It is as clear as crystal before the eyes of God, because there is nothing in it so little that is hide from him. crystal: and in the “ Or, under the throne. mids of the throne, and round about the throne (were (four h They are called Cherubins. beasts full of eyes before and 〈◊〉. 7 And the first beast (was) like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, & the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast (was) like a flying eagle. 8 And the four beasts had each one of them six wings about him, and they were full of eyes Isa. 6. 3. within, and they ceased not day nor night saying, i we are hereby taught to give glory to God in all 〈◊〉 works. 〈◊〉 will 〈◊〉 no authority, honour nor power before God. * Holy, holy, holy Lord GOD almighty, which Was, & Which is and Which is to come. 9 And when those beasts gave glory, and honour, and thanks to him that sat on the throne, which liveth for ever and ever, 10 The four and twenty elders fallen down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped Eze 10. 20. him, that liveth for evermore, ᵏ and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 Thou art * worthy, o Lord, to receive glory and honour, and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy wills sake they are, & have been created, CHAP. V. Chap. 5. 12. 1 He seethe the Lamb opening the book. 8. 14 And therefore the four beasts, the 14. elders, and the Angels praise the Lamb, and do him worship 9 For their redemption and other benefits. 1 ANd I saw in the right hand of him that sat upon the throne, a A similitude taken of earthly princes, which judge by books and writings: and here it doth signify all the counsels and iud gements of God which are only known to Christ the Son of David, vers. 5. a Book written with, and on the backside, sealed with b That is, many. seven seals. 2 And I save a strong Angel which preached with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the Book neither to look thereon. 4 Then I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open, and to read the bool, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the * lion which is of the tribe Genes. 〈◊〉. 9 of juda, the rote of David, hath obtained to open the Book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 6 Then I beheld, and lo, in the mids of the throne, and of the four beasts, and in the mids of the elders, stood c This vision confirmeth the power of our Lord jesus, which is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. a Lamb as though he had been killed, which had d That is, manifold power. seven horns and e Signifying the fullness of the Spi rit, which Christ poureth upon all. seven eyes, which are the seven, spirits of God, sent into all the world. 7 And he came, and took the Book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. 8 And when he had taken the Book, the four beasts and the four and twenty elders f The Angels honour Christ: he is therefore God. fallen down before the Lamb, having every one haps & golden viales full of odours, which are the g This declareth how the prayers of the faithful are are agreeable unto God, read. prayers of the Saints, 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the Book, and to open the seals thereof because thou wast killed, and hast h Our Saviour jesus hath redeemed his Church by his blood shending and gathered it of all nations. redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, & nation, 10 And hast made us unto our God * King's and Act: 10. 4. Priests, and we shall i Not corporally reign on the earth. Chap. 8. 3. 11 Then I beheld, and I herded the voice of many Angels round about the throne and (about) the beasts and the elders, and there (were) * thousand thousands, 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the 1. Pet 2. 8. * Lamb that was killed to receive power & riches, and wisdom, and strength, & honour, Dan. 7. 10. Chap. 4. 11. and glory, and praise. 13 And all the creatures which are in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and in the sea, and all that are in them, herded I, saying Praise and honour, and glory, and power (be) unto him, that sitteth upon the throne, & unto the Lamb for evermore, 14 And the four beasts said, Amen, and the four and twenty Elders fallen down, and worshipped him that liveth for ever more. CHAP. VI The Lamb openeth the six seals, and many things follow the opening thereof, so that this containeth a general prophecy to the end of the world. 1 AFter, I beheld when the Lamb had opened one a The opening of the seal is the declaration of God's will, and the executing pf his judgements. of the seals, and I herded one of the four beasts say, as (it were) the b Signifying, that there was marvellous things to come. noise of thunder, Come and se. 2 Therefore I beheld, and lo, there (was) a c The white horse signifieth innocency victory, and felicity which should come by the preaching of the Gospel. white horse, and he that d He that rideth on the white horse, is Christ. sat on him, had a bow, and a crown was given unto him, & he went for the conquering that he might overcome. 3 And when he had opened the second seal, I herded the second beast say, Come and se. 4 And there went out another horse (that was) e Signifying the cruel wars that ensued when the Gospel was refused. read, and power was given to him that f who was Satan. sat thereon, to take peace from the earth and that they should kill one another, and there was given unto him a great sword. 5 And when he had opened the third seal, I herded the third beast say Come and se. Then I beheld, and lo, g This signifieth an extreme famine, & want of all things. a black horse, & he that sat on him, had balances in his hand. 6 And I herded a voice in the mids of the four beasts say, A h The Greek word signifieth that measure which was ordinarily given to servants for their portion or 〈◊〉 of meat for one day. measure of wheat for a i which amounted about four pennies half penny penny, and three measures of barley for a penny, and oil, and wine hurt thou not. 7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I herded the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and se. 8 And I looked, and behold, a k whereby is meant sickness, plagues, 〈◊〉 and death of man and beast. pale horse, & his name that sat on him was Death, and “ Or, the grave. Hell followed after him, and power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. 9 And when he had opened the l The continual persecution of the Church noted by the fift seal. fift seal, I saw under the altar m The souls of the Saints are the altar why che is Christ, meaning that they are in his safe custody in the heavens. the souls of them, that were killed for the word of God, and for the testimony which they maintained. 10 And they cried with a loud voice saying How long, Lord, holy and true! dost not thou judge and avenge our blood on them that devil on the earth? 11 And long white robes were given unto every one, and it was said unto them, that they should rest for a little season until their fellow servants, and their brethren that should be killed even as they were, were fulfilled. 12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixt seal, and lo, there was a great n 〈◊〉 signifieth the change of the true doctri ne, which is the greatest cause of motions & troubles that come to the world, earthquake, & the o That is, the brightness of the Gospel. sun was as black as p The traditions of men. sackcloth of here, & the q The Church miserably defaced with idolatry & afflicted by tyrants. moon was like blood 13 And the r Doctors and preachers that depart from the truth. stars of heaven fell unto the earth as a fig tre casts her green figs when it is shaken of a mighty wind. 14 And s The kingdom of God is hide, and withdrawn from men, and appeareth not. heaven departed away, as a scroll when it is rolled, and every mountain and isle were moved out of their places. 15 And the Kings of the earth, and the great men &, the rich men, & the chief captains and the mighty men, and every bondman, & every free man, hide themselves in dens, and among the rocks of the mountains. 16 And said to t Realms, kingdoms & 〈◊〉, that did seem to be asstable i that faith, as moun taines the mountains and rocks, * Isa. 2. 19 * Ose. 10. 8. * Luk. 23. 30. u Such men afterward, of what estate soever they be shallbe desperate, and not able to sustain the weight of God's wrath, but shall continually fear his judgement. Fall on us, and hide us from the presence of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. 17 For the great day of his wrath is come, and who can stand? CHAP. VII. 4. 9 He seethe the servants of God sealed in their foreheads out of all nations and people. 15 which though they suffer trouble, yet the Lamb feedeth them, leadeth them to the fountains of living water, 17 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. 1 ANd after, that, I saw four Angels stand on the four corners of the earth, holding the four a The spirit is compared to wind, and the doctrine also: & though there be one spirit & one doctrine, yet four are here 〈◊〉 respect of the 〈◊〉 of the four quarters of the earth where the Gospel is spread, and for the four writers thereof, & the preaches of the same through the whole world. winds of the b Meaning, the men of 〈◊〉 earth earth, that the winds should not blow on the earth, neither on the c That 〈◊〉, the islands. sea, neither on any d Signifying all men in general, who can no more live without this spiritual doctrine, then treen can blossom & bear, except the wind blow upon them. tre. 2 And I see another “ Or, Christ. Angel comeup from the East, which had the seal of the living God, and he cried with a loud voice to the four Angels to whom power was given to hurt the earth, and the sea, saying, e God preventeth the dangers and evils, which otherwise would over 〈◊〉 the elect. Hurt you not the earth, neither the sea, neither the trees, till we have f Those that are sealed by the Spirit of God, and marked with the blood of the Lamb, & lightened in faith by the word of God, so that they make open profession of the same, are exempted from evil. sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. 4 And I herded the number of them, which were sealed, and there (were) sealed g Though that this blindness be brought into the world by the ma louse of Satan, yet the mercies of God reserve to himself an infinite number which shallbe saved both of the jews and Gentiles through Christ. an hundredth and four & forty thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. 5 Of the tribe of juda were sealed twelve thou sand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of 〈◊〉 were sealed twelve thousand. 6 Of the tribe of Aser, were sealed twelve thou sand. Of the tribe of Nepthali were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. 7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of h He omitteth Dan, & putteth Levi in, where by he means the twelve tribes Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. 8 Of the tribe of i That is, the tribe of 〈◊〉, which was joseph's son. joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand. 9 After these things I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man cold number, of all nations and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with long k In sign of 〈◊〉rity. white robes, and l In token of victory & felicity palms in their hands. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, m All that are saved, attribute their salvation unto God only & to his Christ & to none other thing Salvation (cometh) of our God, that sitteth upon the throne, and of the Lamb. 11 And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and (about) the Elders, and the four beasts, and they fallen before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God. 12 Saying, Amen Praise and glory, & wisdom, and thanks, and honour, & power, & might (be) unto our God for evermore, Amen. 13 And one of the Elders spoke, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in long white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Lord, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their long robes and have made their long robes white in n There is no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 cleanness but by the blood of 〈◊〉 only, which purgeth, 〈◊〉 & so maketh us white. the blood of the Lamb. 15 Therefore are they in the presence of the throne o That is, of the majesty of God the Father, the Son, and the holy Ghost of God, & serve him day and p Meaning continually: for else in heaven there is no night. night in his Temple, and he that sitteth on the thro' ne, will devil among them. 16 * They shall q For all 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 shallbe then taken a way. hunger no more, neither thirst any more neither shall the sun r They shall have no more 〈◊〉 and pain, but 〈◊〉 joy and consolation. light on them, neither any heat. 17 For the s jesus Christ the mediator and 〈◊〉. Lamb, which is in the t 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 God. mids of the throne, shall govern them, & shall lead them unto u He shall give them life and conserve them in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. the lively fountain of waters, and * God shall wipe away all tears from Isa. 〈◊〉. 10. their eyes. * 〈◊〉 25. 〈◊〉. * Chap. 21. 4. CHAP. VIII. 1 The seventh seal is opened: there is silence in heaven. 6 The four Angels blow their trumpets, and great plagues follow upon the earth. 1 ANd when he had opened the a Under the sixt 〈◊〉 he touched in general the corruption of the 〈◊〉: but under the seventh he showeth the great danger there of, and what trou bless, sects & 〈◊〉 hath been & shallbe brought 〈◊〉 the Church thereby. seventh seal, there was b That the 〈◊〉 might more attentive. silence in heaven about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven Angels, which stood c He showeth the only remedy in our 〈◊〉, to wit, to appear before the face of God by the means of jesus Christ, 〈◊〉 is the Angel, the 〈◊〉, and the 〈◊〉, which 〈◊〉 scenteth our prayers, which remain yet 〈◊〉 before the altar and divine may 〈◊〉 of God. before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 3 Then another Angel came and stood before the altar having a golden censer, and much odours was given unto him, that he should offer with the prayers of all Saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the odours with the prayers of the Saints, went up before God out of the Angel's hand. 5 And the Angel took the censer, and filled it with d He means by 〈◊〉 the grace of God whereby we are purged and made clean, fire of the altar, and cast it into the e He poureth the graces of the 〈◊〉 Ghost into the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉. earth, and f When this grace is declared, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 arise against 〈◊〉 by reason of the wicked, which can neither abide to hear their sins touched, nor 〈◊〉 offered. there were voices, & thunderings and lightnings, and earthquake. 6 Then the seven Angels, which had the seven trumpets, prepared themselves to blow the trumpets. 7 So the first Angel g That 〈◊〉, proclaimeth 〈◊〉 against the Church & troubles 〈◊〉 fall see doctrine, & so 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 watch. blue the trumpet, and there was hail and fire, mingled with blood and they were cast into the earth, and the third part of h That is, the most part of 〈◊〉 were seduced trees was burned, and all green i Even the very 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 grass was burned. 8 And the second Angel blue the trumpet, and as it (were) a great k divers 〈◊〉 of her 〈◊〉 were spread 〈◊〉 in the world. mountain, burning Isa. 6. 6. with fire, was cast into the sea, and the third part of the sea become blood. 9 And the third part of the creatures, which were in the sea, and had life, died, and the third part of 〈◊〉 were destroyed. 10 Then the third Angel blue the trumpet, and there fallen m That is, some excellent minister of the Church, which shall corrupt the Scriptures. a great star from 〈◊〉 heaven burning like a torch, and it fallen into the third part of the rivers, and into the fountains of waters. 11 And the name of the star is called worm wood: therefore the third part of the waters become worm wood, and many men died of the n 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 signify false and corrupt doctrine. waters, because they were made bitter. 12 And the fourth Angel blue the trumpet, and the third part of the o That is, of Christ who is the sun of justice, meaning that men by boasting of their works and merits obscure Christ & tread his death under 〈◊〉. sun was smitten, and the third part of the p That is, of the Church. moon, and the third part of the q Of the ministers and teachers, which have not taught, as they aught to do. stars, so that the third part of them was r These are plagues for the contempt of the Gospel. darkened: & the day (was smitten), that the third part of it cold not shine, and like wise the night. 13 And I beheld, and herded one Angel flying through the mids of heaven, saying with a i Meaning the ship masters, and so them that had 〈◊〉 government. loud voice, s Horrible threatenings against the infideles and rebellious persons. Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the sounds to come of the trumpet of the three Angels, which were yet to blow the trumpets. CHAP. IX. 1 The fift and sixt Angel blow their trumpets: the star falls from heaven 3 The locusts come out of the smoke. 〈◊〉 The first woe is paste. 14 The four Angels that were bound, are loosed. 18 And the third part of men is killed. 1 ANd the fift Angel blue the trumpet, & I saw a That is, my 〈◊〉 shopes and ni sters, which forsake the word of God, and so fall out of heaven, and become An gels of darkness. a star fall from heaven unto the earth, and to him was given the b This 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉 to the Pope in sign where of he 〈◊〉 the keys in his 〈◊〉. key of the bottomless pit. 2 And he opened the bottomless pit, and there arose the smoke of the pit, as the c A abundance of 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉, which cover 〈◊〉 darkness Christ and his Gospel. smoke of a great furnace, and the sun, and the air were darkened by the smoke of the pit. 3 And there came out of the smoke d Locusts are false teachers, he 〈◊〉, and world lie 〈◊〉 Prelates, with Monks, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, archbishops. Locusts upon the earth, and unto them was given e False and deceivable doctrine which is 〈◊〉 to the flesh. power, as the f That is, secretly to persecute and to sting with the it 〈◊〉 as scorpions do: such is the fashion of the 〈◊〉. scorpions of the earth have power. 4 And it was commanded them, that they should not hurt the g grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree: but only those h That is, the infideles whom 〈◊〉 blindeth with the 〈◊〉 of error. men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. 5 And to them was commanded that they should not i Though the elect be hurt, yet they can not perish. kill them, but that they should be k The elect for a certain space and at times are in troubles: for the 〈◊〉 endure but from April to September, which is five months. vexed five months, and that their pain Bishops, Doctor's Bachelors & ma sters which forsake Christ to maintain false doctri ne. should be as the pain that cometh of a l For at the beginning the sting of, their conscience seemeth as nothing, but except they sone seek remedy, they perish. scorpion, when he hath stung a man. 6 * Therefore in those days shall men m Such is the terror of the un believing conscience, which 〈◊〉 no assurance of mercy, but feeleth the judgement of God against 〈◊〉, when men embrace error and refuse the 〈◊〉 simplicity of God's word. seek death, and shall not find it, and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them. 7 * And the form of the locusts (was) like un to n Which signifieth that the Pope's 〈◊〉 shallbe proud, ambitious, bold stout, rash, rebellious 〈◊〉 cruel, jecherous and authors of war and destruction of the simple children of God. horses prepared unto battle, and on their heads (were) as it (were) o They pretend a certain title of honour, which in deed belongeth nothing unto them as the Priests by their crowns & strange 〈◊〉 declare. crowns, like unto gold, and their faces p That is, they pretend great gentleness & love they are wise, politic, subtle, elo quent and in worldly 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all in all 〈◊〉 doings. (were) like the faces of men. 8 And they had here as the q That is, 〈◊〉, delicate, 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 themselves to please 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 lots. here of women and their r Signifying their oppression of the poor and cruelty against God's 〈◊〉. teeth were as the teeth of lions. Isa. 2. 19 9 And they had s 〈◊〉 signify their hardness of heart and 〈◊〉 in, their errors, with 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ce under the protection of 〈◊〉 princes, habbergions, like to habbergions Hose. 10. 8. of iron: and the sound of their t For as though they had 〈◊〉, so are they listed up above the common sort of men and esteemed most holy and do all things with rage and fierceness. wings Luke 23. 30. (was) like the sound of charets when many Chap. 6. 16. horses run unto battle. Wisd 16 9 10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and 〈◊〉 For the false 〈◊〉 can not destroy the elect but such as are 〈◊〉 to perdition. there were u To infect, and kill with their venomous doctrine. stings in their tails, and their power was to hurt men five months. 11 And they have a King over them, which is the x Which is Antichrist the Pope, king of 〈◊〉 and 〈◊〉 ambassador. Angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in Hebrew (is,) y That is, destroyed: for Antichrist the son of perdition 〈◊〉 men's souls with false doctrine, and the whole world with fire and sword. Abaddon, and in Greek he is named Apollyon. 12 One woe is past, (and) behold, yet two woes 2. Thes. 2. 〈◊〉. come after this. 13 ¶ Then the sixt Angel blue the trumpet, & I herded a z Which was the voice of Christ sitting at the right hand of the Father. voice from the four horns of the golden altar, which is before God, 14 Saying to the sixt Angel, which had the trumpet, Loose the four a Meaning the enemies of the East country, which should afflict the Church of God, as did the Arabians. 〈◊〉. Turks and Tartarians. Angels, which are bound in the great river Euphrates. 15 And the four Angels were loosed, which were prepared at an b This signifieth the great readiness of the enemies. hour, at a day, at a month, and at a year, to slay the third part of men. 16 And the number of horsemen of war were twenty thousand times ten thousand: for I herded the number of them. 17 And thus I saw the horses in a vision, and them that sat on them, having fiery habergeons, and of jacinth and of brimstone, & the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions: and out of their mouths went forth fire and smoke and brimstone. 18 Of these three was the third part of men killed, (that is) of the fire and of the smoke, and of the brimstone, which came out of their mouths. 19 For their power is in their c Which signifieth their false doctrine and hypocrisy. mouths, and in their tails: for their tails were like unto serpents, and had heads, where with they hurt. 20 And the remnant of the men which were not killed by these plagues, d And therefore were justly destroyed. repented not of the works of their hands that they should not worship devils, and * Psal. 115. 4. and 133. 15. idols of gold & of silver, and of brass and of stone, & of wood, which neither can see neither hear nor go. 21 Also they repented not of their murder, and of their sorcery, neither of their fornication, nor of their theft. CHAP. X. 1 The Angel hath the book open. 6 He sweareth there shallbe no more time. 9 He giveth the book unto john which 〈◊〉 it up. 1 ANd I saw another mighty a Which was je sus Christ that came to comfort his Church against the furious assaltes of Satan and Antichrist: so that in all their troubles, the faithful are sure to find 〈◊〉 in him. Angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and the b jesus Christ 〈◊〉 the testimony of God's 〈◊〉 towards 〈◊〉. rain bow upon his head, and his face was as the c It overcame all the darkness of the Angel of the bottomless pit. sun, and his d Strait, 〈◊〉 and pure from all corruptions. feet as pillars of fire. 2 And he had in is hand a little e Meaning the Gospel of Christ, which Antichrist can not hide, seeing Christ 〈◊〉 it open in his hand. book open, and he put his right foot upon the sea, 〈◊〉 (his) left on the earth, 3 And cried with a f Which declareth that in despite of Antichrist the Gospel should be preached through all the world: so that the enemies shallbe 〈◊〉. loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven g The 〈◊〉 graces of God's Spirit bend themselves against Antichrist. thondres uttered their voices. 4 And when the seven thonders had uttered their voices, I was about to writ: but I herded a voice from heaven saying unto me, * h Believe that that is written: for there is no need to writ more for the understanding of God's 〈◊〉. Seal up those things which the seven thondres have spoken, and writ them not. Dan. 12. 7. 5 And the Angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth, lift up his hand to heaven, 6 And swore i That is, by God with whom Christ by his divinity is equal. by him that liveth for evermore, which created heaven, and the things that therein are, & the earth and the things that therein are, and the sea and the things, which there in are, that time should be no more. 7 But in the days of the voice of the seven Angel, when he shall begin to blow the trumpet, even the k The faithful shall understand and see this mystery of the last iud gement, the 〈◊〉 nation of Antichrist & infideles and also the glory of the just at the 〈◊〉. mystery of God shallbe finished, as he hath declared to his servants the Prophets. 8 And the voice which I herded from heaven, spoke unto l As S. john understood, this by revelation, so is the same revealed to the true preachers to discover the Pope, and Antichrist me again and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the m Meaning, Christ. Angel, which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. 9 So I went unto the Angel, and said to him, Give me the little n That is, the holy Scripture: which declareth that the minister must receive them at the hand of God before he can preach them to others. book. And he said unto me, * Take it, and o Which signifieth that the ministers aught to receive the word into their hearts, and to 〈◊〉 grave, and deep judgement, and 〈◊〉 to 〈◊〉 it, and with zeal to 〈◊〉 it. eat it up, and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shallbe in thy mouth as sweet as honey, 10 Then I took the little book out of the Angel's hand, and ate it up, & it was in my mouth as p 〈◊〉 that albeit that the minister have 〈◊〉 by the word of God, yet shall he have sore, and grievous enemies, which shallbe trouble some unto him. sweet as honey: but when I had eaten it, my belly was bitter, 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophecy q Not only meaning in his lifetime, but that this book after his death should be as a preaching unto all 〈◊〉. again among the people and nations, and tongues, and to many Kings. * Eze. 3. 1. CHAP. XI. 1 The temple is measured. 3 Two witnesses raised up by the Lord, are murdered by the beast, 11 But after received to glory. 15 Christ is exalted, 16 And God praised by the 24. elders. 1 THen was given me a reed, like unto arodde, and the Angel stood by, saying, Rise and a Which declareth that Christ jesus will build his Church and not have it destroyed: for he measureth out his spiritual Temple. met the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship there in. 2 But b The jewish temple was divided into three parts: the body of the temple which is called the court, whereinto every man entered: the holy places where the Levites wereand the holiest of all, whereinto the high Priest once a year entered: in respect therefore of thesetwo later the first is said to be cast out, because seas a thing profane it is neglected when the temple is measured, and yet the adversaries of Christ boast that 〈◊〉 are in the Temple, and that none are of the Temple, but they. the court which is without the temple cast out, and met it not: for it is given unto the Gentiles, and the holy c That is, the Church of God. city shall they tread under foot two and forty months. 3 But I will give power unto my e By two witnesses he means all the preachers that should build up God's Church, alluding to 〈◊〉 & jehoshua which were chief appointed for this thing, and also to this saying, In the mouth of two 〈◊〉 slandeth everieword two witnesses, and they shall prophecy a f Signifying a c: r teine time: for when God 〈◊〉 strength to his ministers, their 〈◊〉 seem, but as itwere for a day or two. thousand, two hundredth, and threescore days, clothed in g In poor and simple apparel. sack clot. 4 These are two h Whereby are signified the 〈◊〉 graces of them which bear witness to the Gospel. olive trees, and two candle sticks, standing before the God of the i Who hath dominion over the whole earth. earth. 5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouths, and devoureth their enemies: for if any man would hurt them, k By God's word when eby his ministers discomsit the enemies. thus must he be killed. 6 These have power to shut l They denounce God judgement against the wicked, that they can not enter into heaven. heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecing, & have power over waters to turn them in to m Which is to declaré and procure God vengeance. blood, and to smite the earth with all manner plagues, as often as they wil 7 And when they have finished their testimony, the n That is, the Popewhich hath his power our of hill and cometh thence. beast that cometh out of the bottomless pit, shall make war against them, and shall o He showeth how the Pope gaineth the victory, not by God's word, but by cruel war. overcome them, and kill them. 8 And their corpses shall lie in the streets of the great p Meaning the whole jurisdiction of the Pope, which is compared to 〈◊〉 for their abominable sin, and to Egypt because the true liberty to serve God is taken away 〈◊〉 the faithful: and Christ was condemned by Pilate, who represented the Roman power which ss hulde be enemy to the godly. city, which spiritually is called d Meaning, a certain time: for God hath limited the time of Antigona christs tyranny. Sodom and Egypt, where our Lordalso was crucified. 9 And they of the people and kindreds, and tongues, and Gentiles shall see their corpses three days and an half, and shall not suffer their carcases to be put in graves. 10 And they that devil upon the earth, shall rejoice over them and be glad, and shall sand gifts one to another: for these two prophets q The infidels are tormented by 〈◊〉 the truth preached. vexed them that dwelled on the earth. 11 But after three days and an half, the spirit of life (coming) from God, shall enter into them, & they shall r Which shallbe at the last resurrection. stand up upon their feet: and great fear shall come upon them which saw them. 12 And they shall hear a great voice from heaven, saying unto them, s For it seemed that Antichrist had chased them out of the hearth. Come up hither. And they shall ascendeup to heaven in a cloud and their enemies shall see them. 13 And the same hour shall there be a great earth quake, and the tenth part of the city t 〈◊〉 the power of Antichrist shall fall, and in the earth quake shallbe slain in number seven thousand: and the remnant shallbe afraid, u When they shall understand by God's word the glory of his, and the punishment of his 〈◊〉, they shall fall from the Pope and glorify God. and give glory to the God of heaven. 14 The second woe is past, (and) behold the third woe will come anon. 15 And the seventh Angel blew the trumpet & there were great voices in heaven, saying, The x Albeit Satan by that Pope Turke and other instruments troubleth the world never so much, yet Christ shall reign. kingdoms of this world are our Lords, and his Christ's, and he shall reign for evermore. 16 Then the four and twenty Elders, which sat before GOD on their seats, fallen upon their faces, and worshipped y jesus Christ. God, 17 Saying, z This declareth the office of the godly, which is to give God thanks for the deliverance of his, and to praise his justice for 〈◊〉 hang of his enemies. We give thee thanks, Lord God almighty, Which art, and Which waste, and Which art to come: for thou hast received thy great might, and hast obtained thy kingdom. 18 And the Gentiles were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the Prophets, and to the Saints, and to them that fear thy Name, to small, and great, and shouldest destroy them, which destroy the earth, 19 Then the Temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his Temple the Ark of his covenant: and there were a Which signify the destruction of the enemies. lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and earthquake, and much hail. CHAP. XII. 1 There appeareth in heaven a woman clothed with the sun. 7 Michael fighteth with the dragon, which persecureth the woman. 11. The victory is got to the comfort of the faithful. 1 ANd there appeared a great wonder in heaven: A a In this third vision is declared how the Church which is comapssed about with lesus Christ the Son of righteousness, is 〈◊〉 ted of Antichrist woman clothed with the iunne, and the b The 〈◊〉 changed treadeth underfoot whatsoever is mutable, and inconstant, with all corrupt affections and such like. moo ne (was) under her feet, and upon her head a c Which signify God and his word. crown of twelve stars. 2 And she was with child and d The Church everwith a 〈◊〉 servant desire longed that Christ should be born, and that the faith full might be 〈◊〉 nerate by his power. cried travailing in birth, and was pained ready to be 〈◊〉. 3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven: for behold, a great e The devil, and all his power which burneth with fury and is read with the blood of the 〈◊〉. read dragon having f For he is prince of this world and almost hath universal government. seven heads, and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads: 4 And his tail drew the g By his flatteries and promises he gaineth many of the excellent ministers and honourable persons, and bringeth them to destruction. third part of the star res of heaven, and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman, which was ready to be delivered, to devour her child when she had brought it forth. 5 h Which is jesus Christ the first born among many brethren, who was born of the virgin Marie as of a special member of the Church. So she brought forth a man child, which should rule all nations with a * rod of iron, and her son was taken up unto God and to this throne, 6 And the woman fled into i The Church was removed from among the jews to the Gentiles, which were as a barren wilderness, and so it is persecuted to and fro. wilderness where Psal. 2. 9 she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand, two hundredth and threescore days. 7 And there was a battle in heaven. k jesus Christ and his members, as Apostles, Martyrs, and the rest of the faithful. Michael and his Angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon fought and his Angels. 8 But they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more l For the dragon was deprived of all his dignity and had no more place in the Church. in heaven. 9 And the great dragon, that old serpent, called the devil and Satan, was cast out which deceiveth all the world: he was (even) cast into the earth, and his Angels were cast out with him. 10 Then I herded a loud voice, saying, Now is salvation in heaven, and strength and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testi money, and they m They put their lives in danger so often as need required. loved not their lives unto the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you that devil in them. woe to the n Meaning them that are given to the world and fleshly lusts. inhabitants of the earth, and of the sea: for the devil is come down unto you which hath great wrath knowing that he hath but a short time. 13 And when the dragon saw that he was o And was over come of Christ, than 〈◊〉 fought against his membets cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which had brought forth the man (child.) 14 But to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into p Which the Lord had appointed for her. their place, where she nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. 15 And the q God giveth means to his Church to escape the fury of Savil 〈◊〉 making his creatures to serve to the support support there of. serpent cast out of his mouth was water after the woman like a flood, that he might 'cause her to be carried away of the flood. 16 But the earth holp the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood, which the dragon had cast out of his mouth. 17 Then the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went and made war with the r 〈◊〉 was not ableto destroy the head nor the body, and therefore showeth his rage against the members. remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of jesus Christ. 18 And I stood on the sea sand. CHAP. XIII. 1.8 The beast deceiveth the reprobate. 2. 4. 12. And is confirmeth by another. 17 The privilege of the beasts mark. 1 ANd I saw a a Here is the description of the Roman empire which standeth in 〈◊〉 and tyranny. beast rise out of the sea, having b Meaning Rome, because it was first governed by seven kings or Emperors after Nero, and also is compassed aboure with seven mountains. seven heads, and c Which signify many provinces ten horns, and upon his horns (were) ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. 2 And the beast which I saw, was like a leopard, and his feet like a bears, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the e That is, the devil. dragon gave him his power and his throne, and great authority. 3 And I saw one of his f This may be understand Nero, who moved the first persecution against the Church, and after slew himself, so that the family of the Cesarsended in him heads as it (were) wounded to death, but his g For the empire was established againeby 〈◊〉. deadly wound was healed, and all the world wondered (and) followed the beast. d By these beasts are signified the Macedonians, Persians & Chaldeans whom the Romans overcame. 4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast, and they h By receiving the staturs, ordinances, decrees, ceremonies, and religion of the Ro main empire. worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast! who is able to war with 〈◊〉! 5 And there was given unto him a 〈◊〉, that spoke great things and blasphemies, and power was given unto him, to do i 〈◊〉 time and power is limited. two and forty months. 6 And he opened his mouth unto blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his Name andhis tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. 7 And it was given unto him to make war with the Saints, and to k In their bodies not in soul. overcomethem, and power was given him over every l He means that universal departing where of S. Paul speaketh to the These salonians. kindred and tongue, and nation. 8 Therefore all that d well upon the earth, shall worship him, whose m antichrist hath not power over the elect. names are not * written in the Book of life of the Lamb, which was slain n As God ordained from before all beginning, and all the sacrifices were as signs & sacraments of Christ death. from the beginning of the world. 9 If any man have an ear, let him hear. 10 If any lead into captivity, he shall go o They which souls captives, go themselves in to captivity. into captivity: ifanie kill with a sword; he must be killed by a sword: here is the patience, and the faith of the Saints. 11 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the p As the kingdom of Christis from heaven, and bringeth men thither: so the Pope's king doom is of the earth and leadeth to 〈◊〉 and is begun, and established by ambition, covetousness, beastliness, craft, treason and tire 〈◊〉. earth, which had two q Which signify the priesthood & the kingdom and therefore he giveth in his arms two keys, and hath two 〈◊〉 caryeme before him. horns like the Lamb, but he r He spoke 〈◊〉 doctrine, accused God's word of in perfection, set up man's traditions, and spoke things contrary to God and his word. spoke like the dragon. 12 And he did all that the first s For the Pope in 〈◊〉, crueltte, idolatry, and blasphemy did follow and imitare the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. beast cold do before him, and he caused the earth, and them which dwell therein, to worship the first t 〈◊〉 them to idolatry and astonished them with the name of that 〈◊〉 (asne 〈◊〉 meth it.) beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 And u The man of sin according to the operation of Satan 〈◊〉 be with all power, signs and miracles of lies. * 2 Thes. 2. 10. he did great wonders, so that he made fire to come down from heaven on the earth, in the sightof men. 14 And deceived them that dwell on the earth by the signs, which were permitted to him to do in the x Before the whole empire which 〈◊〉 the first beast, and is the image thereof. sight of the beast, saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make the y For the first empire 〈◊〉 was as the pattern, and this second empire is but an image and shadow thereof. image of the beast, which had the wound of a sword, and did live. 15 And it was permitted to him to give 〈◊〉 spirit unto the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast should a The same things which the Pope, or false prophet's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 in. speak, and should 'cause that as many as would not b Receive the ordinances and 〈◊〉 of the seat of Rome, and to kiss the vilens rote, if he 〈◊〉 put there eunto. worship the image of the beast, should be killed. 16 And he made all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, 〈◊〉 receive a c 〈◊〉 he 〈◊〉 Christ: for as faith, the 〈◊〉 and the 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the Christians marks: so this Antichrist will accept none 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 approve his doctrine: so that it is not enough to confess Christ, and to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, but a man must 〈◊〉 to the Pope's doctrine: moreover their 〈◊〉 es, 〈◊〉, vows, oaths and 〈◊〉 are signs of this mark in so much as no 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 excepted that had not many of these marked beasts mark in their right hand or in their foreheads. 17 And that no man might buy or cell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 Hear is wisdom. Let him that hath wit, count the number of the beast: for it is the number e Such as may be 〈◊〉 by 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 about 〈◊〉 after this revelation the Pope or Antichrist bega to be 〈◊〉 in the World: for these characters, signify 666: & this number is 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the small number, which in the whole mark 666: and signifieth Lateinus, or Latin, which note h the Pope or 〈◊〉 who 〈◊〉 in all things the Latin tongue, and in 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 contemneth the 〈◊〉 and Greek wherein the word of God was first and best written: and because 〈◊〉 in oldetime was called Latinum, the Italians are called 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 that hereby he noteth of what country chief he should come. of a man, and his number is six hundredth, threescore and six. So 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 ordained the 〈◊〉, showed himself one day in apparel 〈◊〉 Pope, and the next day in harness as the Emperor, and the two horns to the 〈◊〉 hops 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 signs her 〈◊〉. x For except he Pope 〈◊〉 the 〈◊〉 of the king Romans, he is not esteemed 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 be made Emperor. d He that is not sealed with 〈◊〉 ists mat ke, can not be 〈◊〉 to live among men. CHAP. XIIII. 1 The notable company of the Lamb. 6 One Angel announ 〈◊〉 the Gospel. 8 Another the fall of Babylon. 9 And the 〈◊〉 warneth to flee from the beast 13 Of their blessedness which die in the Lord 18 Of the Lord's harvest. 1 THen Iloked, and lo, a a jesus Christ 〈◊〉 in his Church to defend and 〈◊〉 it, though the beast rage ne ver some much: and seeing Christ is present ever with his Church, there can be no vicar: for where there is a vicar, there is no Church. Lamb stood on mount Zion, and with him an b Meaning a great and 〈◊〉 Church. hundredth, forty and four thousand, having his Fathers c Which was the mark of their election, to wit, their faith. Name written in the foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the sound of many d Signifying that the number of the Church should be great, and that they should speak boldly, & aloud, and so glorify the Lord waters, and as the sound of a great thunder: and I herded the voice of harpers harping with their haps. 3 And they sung as it (were) a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the Elders, & no e None can praise God, but the elect whom he hath bought. man cold learn that song, but the hundredth, forty and four thousand, which were bought from the earth. 4 These are they, which are not f By whoredom: and under this vice he comprehendeth all other: but this is chief menc of idolatry why cheiss the spiritu all whoredom. defiled with women: for they are virgins: these follow the Lamb g For their whole delight is in the Lamb jesus and they love none but him. wither so ever he goeth: these are bought from men, being the h Which declareth that the faithful aught to hue justly & holily, that they may be the first fiures and an excellent offering of the Lord first fruits unto God, and to the Lamb. 5 And in their mouths was found no guile: for they are without i For asmuch as their sins are pardoned, and they are cledwith the justice of Christ. Act. 14. 20. spot before the throne of God. 6 ¶ Then I saw another k By this Angel arement the true ministers of Christ which preach the Gospel faithfully. Angel slay in the mids of Heaven, having an everlasting Gospel, to preach unto them, that devil on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. 7 * Saying with a loud voice, l The Gospel teacheth us to fear God and honour him, which is the beginning of heavenly wisdom. Fear God, and give glory to him: for the hour of his judge meant is come: and worship him that made* heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters. 8 And there followed another Angel; saying, * It is fallen, it is fallen, m Signifying Ro me, for as much as the vices which were in Babylon, are 〈◊〉 in Rome in greater abundance, as pierce eution of the Chur 〈◊〉 of God, 〈◊〉 selaverie with destruction of the people of God, 〈◊〉, superstition, 〈◊〉, impiety, and as Babylon the first 〈◊〉 was destroyed, so shall this wicked kingdom of Antichrist have a miserable 〈◊〉, though it be great and seemeth to extend throughout all Europa. Babylon the great city: for she made all nations to drink of the wine of the n By the which fornication God is 〈◊〉 to wrath: so that he suffereth many to walk in the way of the Romish do etcine to their destruction. wrath of her fornication. 9 ¶ And the third Angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast & his image, and receive (his) mark in his forehead, or on his hand. Psal. 145. 6. 10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, yea, of the o That is, of his terrible judgement pure wine, which is powered into the cup of his wrath, and he shallbe tormented in fire and brimstone before the holy Angels, & before the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment shall ascend evermore: & they shall have no rest day nor night, which worship the beast & his image, & whosoever receiveth the print of his name Isa. 21. 9 jere. 51. 8. 12 Here is the patience of p The faithful are exhorted to patience. Saintes: here are Chap 18. 8. they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of jesus. 13 Then I herded a voice from heaven, saying unto me, Writ, q For they are delivered from the horrible troubles which are in the Church, and rest with God. Blessed (are) the dead, which hereafter die “ Or, for the Lords cause. in the r Which are engraffed in Christ by faith, which rest and stay only on him and 〈◊〉 to be with him: for immediately after their death they are received into joy. Lord Even so says the Spirit: for they rest from their labours, and their works follow them. 14 ¶ And I looked, & behold, a white s Signifying that Christ shall come to judgement in a cloud, even as he was sent to go up. cloud, and upon the cloud on sitting like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. 15 And another Angel came out of the Temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, * 〈◊〉 3. 13. t The overthrow of the people is compared to an harvest. Isa. 19 5. also to a vintage, Isa. 6. 3. Trustin thy sickle and reap: for the time is come to reap: for the harvest of the earth is ripe. 16 And he that sat on the cloud, u This is spoken familiarly for our capacity, alluding unto an husband man who suffereth himself to be advertised by his servants when his harvest is rioe, and not that Christ hath need to be told when he should come to judgement for the comfort of his Church and destruction of his enemies. thrust in his sickle on the earth, and the earth was reaped. 17 Then another Angel came out of the temple, which is in heaven, having also a sharp sickle 18 And another Angel came out from the x This was Christ who is also the altar, the Pricst and sacrifice. altar, which had power over fire, and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, and said, Thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vinyeard of the earth: for her grapes are ripe. 19 And the Angel thrust in his sharp sickle on the earth, and cut down the vines of the vinyeard of the earth, and cast them into the great wine press of the wrath of God. 20 And the y That is, a certain place appointed and not in the heaven. wine press was trodden without the city, and blood came out of the wine press, unto the z By this 〈◊〉 he declareth the 〈◊〉 confusion of the tyrants and infideles, which delight in nothing but 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉, persecutions and effusion of blood. horse bridles by the space of a thousand and six hundredth furlongs. 〈◊〉. 13. 39 CHAP. XU. 1 Seven Angels have the seven last plagues. 3 The song of them that overcome the beast. 7 The seven viales full of God wrath. 1 ANd I see another a This is the fourth vision which 〈◊〉 the doctrine of God's judgements for the destiuction of the wicked and comfort of the godly. sign in heaven great and marvelous, b Meaning an in finite number of God's ministers. Which had infinite manners of sorres and punishment. Exo 15. 〈◊〉 Psal. 145. 17. jere. 20. 16. seven Angels having the seven last plagues: for by them is fulfilled the wrath of God. 2 And I saw as (it were) a c Signifying this brittle & 〈◊〉 world mixed with fire, that is, troubles & afflictions, but the 〈◊〉 of God overcome 〈◊〉 all, and sing divine songs unto God by whose power they get the victory. glassy sea, mingled with fire, and them that had got victory of the beast, and of his image, and of his mark, and of the number of his name, stand at the glassy sea, having the haps of God. 3 And they sung the song of Moses the * servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous (are) thy works, Lord God almighty: just and true (are) thy* “ Or, acts and dedes. ways, King of 〈◊〉. 4 * Who shall not fear thee, o Lord, and glorify the Name! for thou only (art) holy, and all nations shall come and worship before thee: for thy judgements are made manifest. 5 And after that I looked, and behold, the temple of the tabernacle of testimony was open in heaven. 6 And the seven Angels came out of the temple, which had the seven plagues, clothed in pure and d Which is to declare that God's judgements are clear, just and Without spot. bright linen, and having their e As ready to execute the vengeance of God. breasts girded with golden girdles. 7 And one of the f By the four beasts are meant all the creatures of God which willingly serve him for punishment of the infideles. four beasts gave unto the seven Angels seven golden viales full of the wrath of God, which liveth for evermore. 8 And the Temple was full of the smoke of the glory of God & of his power, and no man was able to g God giveth us full entry into his Church by 〈◊〉 his enemies: for the Saints can not clearly know all God's judgements before the full 〈◊〉 of all things. enter into the Temple, till the seven plagues of the seven Angels were fulfilled. CHAP. XVI. 1 The Angels 〈◊〉 out their vials full of wrath. 6 And what plagues follow thereof. 15 Admonition to take heed and watch. 1 ANd I herded a great voice out of the Temple, saying to the seven Angels, Go your ways, and power out the (seven) viales of the wrath of God upon the earth. 2 And the first went, and powered out his vial upon the earth: and there fell a noisome, and a grievous a This was like the 〈◊〉 of Egypt. Which was sores & boils or pocks: and this reigneth con 〈◊〉 among Canons, monks, friars nuns Priests & such filthy vetmin which bear the mark of the beast. sore upon the men, which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image. 3 And the second angel powered out his vial upon the sea, and it become as the b This is like to the first plague of Egypt which 〈◊〉 all kinds of pestilences and contagious diseases. blood of c That is, corrupt and infect. a deadman: and every living thing died in the sea. 4 And the third Angel powered out his vial upon the rivers and fountains of waters, and they become d The first plague of Egypt was like unto this. blood. 5 And I herded the Angel of the e He bringeth forth these two Angels the one which is 〈◊〉 of the waters, & the other from under the all tar, as witnesses and commenders of Gods just judgements. waters say, Lord, thou art just, Which art, and Which waist, and Holy, because thou hast judged these things. 6 For they shed the blood of the Saints, and Prophets, and therefore hast thou given them blood to drink: for they are worthy. 7 And I herded another out of the Sanctuary say, Even so, Lord God almighty, f For as much as thou destroyest there bells, and preservest thy. true and righteous are thy judgements. 8 And the fourth Angel powered out his vial on the suns, and it was given unto him to torment men with g Signifying famine, drought & 〈◊〉 diseases which pcede thereof heat of fire. 9 And men boiled in great heat, and h The wicked were hard hearted and stubborn when God punished them. blasphemed the Name of God, which hath power over these plagues, and they repented not, to give him glory. 10 And the fift Angel powered out his vial upon the throne of the i This answereth to the ninth plague of Egypt, which signifieth that the Popes doctrine is an horrible plague of God which keepeth men still in dark ignorance & errors. beast, and his kingdom waxed dark, and they k They shall show their fury, rage & blasphemio against God when the light of his Gospel shall shine gnew their tongues for sorrow. 11 And blasphemed the GOD of heaven for their pains, and for their sores, and repented not of their works. 12 And the sixt Angel powered out his vial upon the great river l By Euphrates which was the shength of Babylon is meant the riches, 〈◊〉, pleasures & commodities of Rome the second Babylon, which the 〈◊〉 which are the true 〈◊〉 & 〈◊〉 in Christ have taken awy by disclo singtheir wicked deceit. Euphrates, and the water thereof dried up, that the way of the Kings of the East should be prepared. 13 And I saw three m That is, a strong number of this great devil the Pope's ambassadors which are ever crying & croaking like frogs & come out of antichrist's mouth, because they should spoke nothing burlies and use all manner of 〈◊〉 deceit to 〈◊〉 their rich Euphrates against the true Christians. unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, & out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 For they are the spirits n Albeit they eal them leaves spiritual & holy fathers. of devils, working miracles, to go unto the o For in alking courts the Popes hath had his am bassadours to hinder the kingdom of Christ. Kings of the earth, and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of GOD Almighty. 15 [* Behold, I come as a 〈◊〉. Blessed (is) he that watcheth and keepeth his p Of righteousness & holiness, wherewith we are clad through jesus Christ. * jere. 25. 35. garments, jest he walk naked, and men see his filthiness.] 16 And they gathered them together into a place called in Hebrew q 〈◊〉 he would say, The craftiness of destruction when as kings & Princes shall war against God, but by the 〈◊〉 of Satan are brought to that place where they shallbe destroyed. Armagedon. 17 ¶ And the seventh angel powered out his vial into the air: & there came a loud voice out of the Temple of heaven from the throne, saying, r This is the Last 〈◊〉, when christ shall come to destroy the wicked & deliver his Church It is done. 18 And there were voices, and thunderings, & lightnings, & there was a great earth quake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, even so mighty an earthquake. 19 And the great s Meaning the whole number of them that shall call themselves Christians, whereof some are so in 〈◊〉, some are Papists & under prerence of Christ serve Antichrist, and some are neuters which are neither on the one side nor of the other. city was divided into three parts, and the t Signifying, all strange religions, as of the jews Turks and others, which then shall fall with that great whore of Rome, and be tormented in eternal pains. cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before GOD, * to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. 20 And every idle fled away, and the mountains were not found. 21 And there fallen a great hail, like talents, out of heaven upon the men, and men blasphemed GOD, because of the plague of the Chap. 3. 7. hail: for the plague thereof was exceeding Mat 24. 44. great. Luke 12 39 CHAP. XVII. 3 The description of the great whore. 8 Her sins and punishment. 14 The victory of the Lamb. 1 THen there came a Which was Christ jesus who will take vengeance on this Romish harlot. one of the seven Angel which had the seven viales, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come: I will show thee the danation of the great b Antichrist is compared to an harlot because he seduceth the world with vain words, doctrines of lies, & outward appearance. whore that sitteth upon many c Meaning divers nations etc 〈◊〉 waters. 2 With whom have committed fornication the Kings of the earth, and the inhabitants of the earth are drunken with the wine of her fornication. 3 So he carried me away into the wilderness in the Spirit, and I saw a woman sit upon askarlat coloured d The beast signifieth the ancient Rome: the woman that sitteth there on, the new Rome which is the 〈◊〉, whose cruelty & blood shedding is declared by skarlat beast, full of names of e Full of idolatry superstition and contempt of the true God blasphemy, which had seven heads, & ten horns. 4 And the f This woman is the Antichrist, that is, the Pope with the whole body of his filthy creatures, as is expounded. vers. 18. whose beauty only stan 〈◊〉 in outward pomp and impudency & 〈◊〉 like a strumpet. woman was arrayed in purple and skarlat, and guilded with gold, and precious stones, and pearls, and had a cup of gold in her hand, full of g Of false doctrines and blasphemies. abominations, and filthiness of her fornication. 5 And in her forehead (was) a name written, h Which none 〈◊〉 know to avoid but the elect. A Mystery, great Babylong, the mother of whoredoms, and abomination of the earth. 6 And I saw the woman drunken with the blood of Saintes, and with the blood of the Martyrs of jesus: and when I saw her, I won dread with great marvel. 7 Then the Angel said unto me, Wherefore marvelest thou? I will show thee the mystery of the woman, and of the beast, that beareth her, which hath seven heads, and ten horns. 8 The i This is the Roman empire which being fallen into decay, the whore of Rome usurped authority, & proceeded from the devil and thither shall return. beast that thou hast seen, was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and shall go into perdition, and they that dwell on the earth, shall wonder [whose names are not written in the Book of life from the foundation of the world] when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. 9 Here (is) the mind that hath wisdom, The seven heads are k Which are about Rome. seven mountains, whereon the woman sitteth: they are also l For after that the empire was decayedin Ncro Galba, Otho. Vitellius. Vespasian and Titus died in less than fourteen years & reigned as kings: Domitian then reigned, & after him 〈◊〉 Ne'er ua which was the seventh. seven Kings. 10 Five are fallen, and one is, and another is not yet come: and when he cometh, he must continue a shortspace. 11 And the beast that was, and is not, is 〈◊〉 the m He means Traian the empe ror who was a Spaniard & adopred by Nerua, but because he persecuted the faithful he goeth also to perdition eight, and is one of the seven, and shall go into destruction. 12 And the ten horns which thou sawest, are ten Kings, which yet have not received a kingdom, but shall receive power, as Kings at one hour with the beast. 13 n He signifieth the horrible persecutions which have been under the empire of Rome, and in all other realms subject to the same. These have one mind, and shall give their power, and authority unto the beast. 14 These shall fight with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall o And, break them to shivers as a potter's pot. overcome them: * for he is Lord of Lords, and King of Kings: and they that are on his side, called, and choose, and faithful. 15 And he said unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are people, & multitudes, & nations, and tongues 16 And the p divers nations as the 〈◊〉, Vand ales. Hunnes and other nations which were once 〈◊〉 to Rome, shall rise againstit and destroy it. ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, are they that shall hate the whore, and shall make her desolate & naked, and shall eat her flesh, & burn her with fire. 17 For God hath q That in stead of doing homage to 〈◊〉 jesus, they should be cast into a reprobate sense to serve Antichrist, and to dedicat themselves and there's wholly unto him. put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to do with one consent for to 1. Tim. 6. 15. give their kingdom unto the beast, until Chap 19 16. the words of God be fulfilled. 18 And the woman which thou sawest, is the great city, which reigneth over the Kings of the earth. CHAP. XVIII. 3. 9 The lovers of the world are sorry for the fall of the whore of Babylon. 4 An admonition to the people of God to 〈◊〉 out of her dominion. 20 But they that be of God, have cause to rejoice for her destruction. 1 ANd after these things, I saw (another) Angel come down from heaven, having great power, so that the earth was lightened with his glory. Isa. 21. 9 2 And he cried out mightily with a loud jerem. 51. 8. voice, saying, * a This description of the overthrow of the great whore is like to thatwher by the prophets use to declare the 〈◊〉 of Babylon. It is fallen, it is fallen, Babylon Chap. 14. 8. the great (city,) and is become the habitation of b He describeth Rome to be the sink of all abomination and the velistines, and a kind of hell. devils, and the hold of all fowl spirits, and a cage of every unclean & hateful bird. 3 For c The 〈◊〉 part of the world hath been abused & sedu ced by this spiritual whoredom all nations have drunken of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the Kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the 〈◊〉 are waxed rich of the abundance of her pleasures. 4 And I herded another voice from heaven say d When God 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the wicked, 〈◊〉 ever comforteth & counseleth his what they aught to do that is, that they do not communi cat with the sinnesof thewicked Go out of her, my people, that you be not partakers in her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues. 5 For her sins are e The greek word is that her sins so follow one an other, and so rise one after another, that they grow to such an heap, that at length they touch the very heaven. come up unto heaven, & God hath remembered her iniquities. 6 f Blessed ishe that can repay to the whore the like, as is written. Reward her, even as she hath rewarded you, and give her double according to her works: (and) in the cup that she hath filled to you, filher the double. 7 In asmuch as she glorified herself, and lived in pleasure, so much give you to her torment and sorrow: for she says in her heart, * I sit Isa. 47. 8. being g The 〈◊〉 boasting of the 〈◊〉. a queen, and am no h But full of people and mighty. widow, & shall see no mourning. 8 Therefore shall her plagues come at one day death, and sorrow, and famine, & she shallbe burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God which will condemn her. 9 And the Kings of the earth shall be wail her and lament for her, which have committed fornication, and lived in pleasure with her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning 10 And shall stand a far of for fear of her Psal. 137. 9 torment, saying, Alas, alas, the great city Babylon the mighty city: for in one hour is thy judgement come. 11 And the i Both they that temporally have had profit by the strumpet, and also the spiritual merchants shall for sorrow & want of theirgaine cry 〈◊〉 and despair merchants of the earth shall weep and wail over her: for no man buyeth their ware any more. 12 The ware of gold and silver, and of precious stone, and of pearls, and of fine linen, and of purple, and of silk, and of scarlet, and of all manner of Thine k Which is very odoriferous and 〈◊〉. wood, and of all vessels of ivory, and of all vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and of iron, and of marble. 13 And of cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frank incense, and wine, and oil and fine flower, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and l Such as thewan 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 charets, and servants, and m This is the vilest ware that these merchants sell, & 〈◊〉 cheap which souls not withstanding the Son of God redeemed with his precious blood. 1. Pet. 1. 19 souls of men. 14 [And the n That is, 〈◊〉 things which thou lovedst 〈◊〉 apples that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were fat and excellent, are departed from thee and thou shalt find them no more.] 15 The merchants of these things which were waxed rich, shall stand a far of from her, for fear of her torment, weeping & wailing. 16 And saying, Alas, alas, the great city, that was clothed in fine linen and purple, & scarlet, and guilded with gold, and precious stone, and pearls. 17 For in one hour so great riches are come to desolation. And every ship master, and all the people that occupy ships, and shipmen, and whosoever travail on the sea, shall stand a far of. 18 And cry, when they see the smoke of her burning, saying, What (city was) like unto this great city? 19 And they shall cast o And so 〈◊〉 signs of great sorrow. dust on their heads, & cry weeping, and wailing, and say, Alas, alas, the great city, where in were made rich all that had ships on the sea by her “ Or, noble 〈◊〉 costliness for in one hour she is made desolate. 20 O heaven, rejoice of her, and you holy Apostles and Prophets: for God hath p And hath revenged your cause in punishing 〈◊〉 jerem. 51. 63. given your judgement on her. 21 Then a mighty Angel took up a stone like a great millstone," and cast it into the sea, saying, With such violence shall the great city Babylon be cast, & shallbe q It shall not be like to other cities which may be builded again but it shallbe destroyed without mercy. found no more. 22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters shallbe herded no more in thee, and no crafts man, of what soever craft (he be) shallbe found anymore in thee: and the found of a millstone shallbe herded no more in thee. 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shallbe heard no more in thee: for thy r The Romis he 〈◊〉 and merchants of souls are as Kings and princes: so that their covetousness & pride must be punished: secondly their crafts & deceits: and thirdly their 〈◊〉. merchants were the great men of the earth: and with thy enchantments were deceived all nations. 24 And in her was found the blood of the Proditor phetes, and of the Saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth. CHAP. XIX. 1 Praises are given unto God for judging the whore, and for avenging the blood of his servants. 10 The Angel will not be worshipped. 17 The fouls and birds are called to the slaughter. 1 ANd after these things I herded a great voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, a That is, praise you God, because the Antichrist & all wickedness is taken out of the world. Hallelu-iah, salvation and glory, and honour, and power (be) to the Lord our God. 2 For b So that all the Saints are confirmed and aught nothing to doubt of the salvation of the faithful. true and righteous (are) his judgements: for he hath condemned the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants (shed) by her hand. 3 And again they said, Hallelu-iah: and her c The wicked shallbe burned in 〈◊〉 fire, that never shallbe extinguished. smoke rose up for evermore. 4 And the four and twenty Elders, and the four d By the four beasts are meant all creatures. beasts fallen down, and worshipped God that 〈◊〉 on the throne, saying, e Signifying that his judgements are true and just, & that we aught to praise him evermore for the destruction of the Pope. Amen, Hallelu-iah. 5 Then a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all you his servants, and you that fear him, both small and great. 6 And I herded like a voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of strong thunderings, saying, Hallelu-iah: for (our) Lord God almighty hath reigned. 7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give glory to him: for the f GO D made Christ the bridegroom of his Church at the beginning, and at the last 〈◊〉 it shallbe fully accomplished when we shall be joined with our head. marriage of the Lamb is come and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was gtaunted, that she should be arrayed with pure fine linen and shining, for the fine linen is the righteousness of Saints. 9 Then g That is, the Angel. he said unto me, Writ, * Blessed (are) they which are h Whom God offer mercy calleth to be partakers of his heavenly graces, and delivereth from the filthy pollutions of Antichrist. called unto the lambs sup Mat. 〈◊〉. 2. per. And he said unto me, These words of Chap. 14. 13. God are true. 10 And I fallen before his feet, * to worship Chap. 22 9 him: but he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and one of the brethren, which have the i Who am 〈◊〉 ged to testify of jesus, or which am partaker of the same Gospel and faith. testimony of jesus. Worship God: for the k He showeth that none aught to be worse hipped but only God, and that he is of their number whom God useth to 〈◊〉 secrets by to 〈◊〉 Prophets, that they may declare them to others, also that we must believe no other 〈◊〉 of prophecy, but that which doth 〈◊〉 of jesus, and lead us to him. testimony of jesus, is the spirit of prophecy. 11 And I saw heaven open, and behold a white l Whereby is signified that lesus Christ our judge shallbe victorious, and shall triumph over his 〈◊〉. horse, and he that sat upon him, was called, m He means Christ. Faithful and true, and he n So that the 〈◊〉ked shall tremble before his face. judgeth and fighteth righteously. 12 And his eyes (were) as a flame of fire, and on his head (were) o To 〈◊〉 that he was ruler of all the world. many cro wnes: and had a name written, that no man p That is, none can have so full revelation 〈◊〉 Christ is very God, eternal, infi 〈◊〉 and almighty, as he himself. knew but Isay. 63 2. himself. 13 And * he was clothed with a garment dippeth in q Whereby is si gnified his 〈◊〉, and the destruction of his enemies. blood, and his name is called, THE r Signifying that jesus Christ, which is the word, is made 〈◊〉 h, and is our Lord, our God and the 〈◊〉 ge of the quick and dead. word OF God. 14 And the s This 〈◊〉 that his Angels shall come with him to judge the world. warriors which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed with sine linen white and pure. 15 And out of his mouth went out a sharp t Which driveth the wicked into eternal fire. * Psal. 2. 9 * 2. Tim. 6. 15. * Chap. 〈◊〉. 14. sword, that with it he should smite the heathen: for he * shall rule them with arod of iron: for he it is that treadeth the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of almighty God. 16 And he hath upon his garment, and upon his u Which declareth his humanity, wherein he is Lord of all, and shall judge the world. thigh a name written, * THE KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. 17 And I saw an Angel stand in the x This signifieth that the day of judgement shallbe clear and evident, so that none shall be hide: for the trumpet shall blow a loud and all shall understand it. sun, who cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that did fly by the mids of, Come, and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God. 18 That you may eat the flesh of Kings, and the flesh of high Captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all free men and bondmen, and of small and great. 19 And I saw the bèast, and the Kings of the earth, and their y For the Pope and the worldly princes shall fight against Christ, 〈◊〉 until this last day. warriors gathered together to make battle against him, that sat on the horse and against his soldiers. 20 But the beast was z The overthrow we of the beast and his which shallbe chief accomplished at the second coming of Christ. taken, and with him that false Prophet that wrought miracles before him, whereby he deceived them that received the beasts mark, and them that worshipped his image. These both were alive cast into a lake of fire, burning with brimstone. 21 And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sitteth upon the horse, which cometh out of his mouth, and all the fowls were filled full with their flesh. CHAP. XX. 2 Satan being bound for a certain time. 7 And after let loose, vexeth the Church grievously. 10. 14 And after the world is judged, he and his 〈◊〉 cast into the lake of fire. 1 ANd I saw an a This Angel represenreth the order of the Apost 〈◊〉, whose vocation & office was from heaven: or may signify Christ, which should tread down the 〈◊〉 head. Angel come down from heaven, having the b Hereby he meaneth the Gospel whereby hell is shut up to the faithful, and Satan is chained that he can not hurt them, yea & the ministers hereby open it to the infideles, 〈◊〉 through their in 〈◊〉 and stubbornness. key of the bottomless pit, and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he took the dragon that old serpent, which is the devil and Satan, and he bound him c That is, 〈◊〉 Christ's 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 the time of Pope Sylvester the second: so long the pure do 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. a thousand years. 3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and he shut him up, and sealed (the door) upon him, that he should deceive the people no more, till the d 〈◊〉 this term Satan had 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 than he had before. thousand years were fulfilled: for after that he must be loosed for a little season. 4 And I saw e The glory and 〈◊〉 of them that suffer for Christ's sake. seats: and they sat upon them, and judgement was given unto them, and (I saw) the souls of them, that were beheaded for the witness of jesus, and forth word of God, and which did not worship the beast, neither his image, neither had taken his mark upon their foreheads, or on their hands: and they lived, and reigned with Christ a f That is, while they have remained in this life. thousand year. 5 But the rest of the g He means them, which are 〈◊〉 dead: for in whom Satan li 〈◊〉, he is dead to God. dead men shall not live again, until the thousand years be finished: this is the h Which is to 〈◊〉 jesus 〈◊〉 in true faith, and to 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sin in newness of life. first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy is he, that hath part in the first resurrection: (for) on such the i The death of the soul, which is eternal damnation. second death hath no power: but they k Shallbe true par 〈◊〉 of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 of his dignity shallbe the Priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a l That is, for ever. thousand year. 7 * And when the thousand years are m After that the 〈◊〉 is broken and the true preaching of 〈◊〉 word is corrupt. expired, Satan shallbe loosed out of his prison. 8 And shall go out to deceive the people, which are in the four quarters of the earth: (even) n By them are meant 〈◊〉 and strange enemies of the Church of GOD, as the Turk, the Saracens and others, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. 2. by whom the 〈◊〉 of God should be grievously tormented. Philip 4. 4. 〈◊〉 Chap. 3. 5. and 〈◊〉. 23. Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number (is,) as the sand of the sea. 9 And they went up into the plain of the earth, which compassed the tents of the Saints about, and the beloved city: but fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. 10 And the devil that deceived them, was cast into a lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet shallbe tormented Ezek. 39 2. even day and night for evermore. 11 And I saw a great white throne, and o Which was Christ, prepared judgement with glory and majesty. one that sat on it, from whose face fled away both the earth and heaven, and their place was no more found. 12 And I saw the dead, both great and small stand before God: and the p Every man's conscience is as a book wherein his deeds are written, which shall 〈◊〉 when God openeth the book. books were opened, and * another book was opened, which is (the book) of life, and the dead were judged of those things, which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up her dead, which were in her, and q 〈◊〉 all kinds of death whereby men have been 〈◊〉. death and hell delivered up the dead, which were in them, and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And r Hell and death which are last enemies, shallbe 〈◊〉. death and hell were cast into the lake of fire: this is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life, was cast into the lake of fire. CHAP. XXI. 3. 14. The blessed estate of the godly 8. 〈◊〉 And the miserable condition of the wicked. 11 The description of the heavenly jerusalem, and of the wife of the Lamb. Isa. 65 17. and 66. 21. 1 ANd I saw * a new heaven, and a new 2. Pet. 2 13. earth: a All things shall be 〈◊〉 and restored 〈◊〉 a most excellent and perfect estate, and therefore the 〈◊〉 of the 〈◊〉 is 〈◊〉. The day of 〈◊〉 of all things for * the first heaven, and the first earth were b For all 〈◊〉 shallbe purged from their 〈◊〉 pt on, and the faithful shall 〈◊〉 into heaven with their head Christ. passed away, and there was no more sea. 2 And I john saw the c The holy compa nigh of the elect, holy city new jerusalem come d Meaning, that God by his divine majesty 〈◊〉 glorify and renew his, and take them unto him. down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride trimmed for her husband. 3 And I herded a great voice out of heaven saying, Act 5 21. Be hold, the Tabernacle of God (is) with men, and he will devil with them: and they 〈◊〉 his people, and God himself shallbe their God with them. 4 * And God shall wipe e All occasions of sorrows shallbe taken away: so that they shall have 〈◊〉 joy. away all tears from their eyes: and there shallbe no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the first things are passed. 5 And he that sat upon the throne, said, * Behold, I make all things new: and he said unto me, Writ: for these words are faithful Isa. 25. 8. and true. Chap. 7. 17. 6 And he said unto me, * It is done; I am and, the beginning and the end. I will give to him that is a thirst, of the f That am the eternal life, will give unto mine to drink of the lively waters of this everlasting life. well of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcometh, shall inherit all things, Isa. 43. 19 and I will be his God, and he shallbe my 2. Cor. 5. 17. son. Chap. 1. 8. and 22. 13. 8 But the g They which fear man more then God. fearful and unbelieving, and the h They which mocked and jest at religion. abominable and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake, which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. 9 And there came unto me one of the seven Angels, which had the seven viales full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come: I will show thee thee, i Meaning the Church, which is married to Christ by faith. bride, the lambs wife. 10 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and an high mountain, and he showed me the great k By this description is declared the incomprehensible excellency, which the heavenly company do enjoy. city, holy jerusalem, l It is said to come down from heaven, because all the benefits that the Church hath, they acknowledge it to come of GOD through Christ. descending out of heaven from God. 11 Having the glory of God: and her shining was like unto a stone most precious, as a m Ever green and flourishing. jasper stone clear as crystal. 12 And had a great n Signifying that the faithful shall be surely kept in heaven. wall and high, and had twelve o That is, place enough to enter for else we know there is but one way and one gate, even 〈◊〉 Christ. gates, and at the gates twelve Angels, and the names written, which are the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. 13 On the East part (there were) three gates, (and) on the Northside three gates, on the Southside three gates, (and) on the Westside three gates. 14 And the brickwall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the Lambs twelve p For the Apostles were means whereby jesus Christ the true foundation was revealed to the world, Apostles. 16 And he that talked with me, had a golden reed to measure the city with all, and the gates thereof, and the brickwall thereof. 16 And the city lay four square, and the length is as large as the breadth of it, and he measured the city with the read, twelve thousand furlongs: and the length, and the breadth, and the height of it are equal. 17 And he measured the brickwall thereof, an hundredth, forty and four cubits, by the measure of man, that is, of the Angel. 18 And the building of the brickwall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold like unto clear glass. 19 And the foundations of the brickwall of the city were ganished with all manner of precious stones? the first foundation (was) jasper: the second of sapphire: the third of a Chalcedonie: the fourth of an emerald. 20 The fift of a Sardonyx: the sixt of a Sardius: the seventh of a Chrysolite: the eigh of a Beryl: the ninth of a Topaz: the tenth of a Chri sophrasus: the eleventh of a jacinth: the twelfth an Amethyst. 21 And the twelve gates (were) twelve pearls and every gate (is) of one pearl, and the Isa. 60. 13 street of the city (is) pure gold, as shining Isa. 60. 5 glass. 22 And I saw no Temple therein: for the Lord God almighty and the q This declareth that Christ is God inseparable with his Father. Lamb are the Temple of it. 23 * And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon to shine in it: for the glory of God did light it: and the Lamb is the light of it. 24 * And the people which are saved, shall walk in the light of it: and the r Here we see as in infinite other places that kings & Princes (〈◊〉 to that wicked opinion of the Anabaptists) are partakers of the heavenly glory, if they rule in the fear of the Lord Kings of the Isa. 60. 11 earth shall bring their glory and honour un Philip. 4. 4 to it. Chap. 3. 5. & 10. 11 25 * And the gates of it shall not be shut by day: for there shallbe no night there. 26 And the glory, and honour of the Gentiles Chap XXII. shallbe brought unto it. 27 And there shall enter into it none unclean thing, neither whatsoever worketh abomination or lies: but they which are written in the Lambs * Book of life: CHAP. XXII. 1 The river of the water of life. 2 The fruitfulness & light of the city of God. 6 The Lord giveth ever his servants warning of things to come. 9 The Angel will not be worshipped. 18 To the word of God may nothing be added nor diminished there from. 1 ANd he showed me a pure a He alludeth to the visible paradise to set for the more sensibly the spiritual: and this agreeth with that which is written Ezeck. 47. 1 river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God, and of the Lamb. 2 In the b Meaning that Christ who is the life of his Church is common to all his and not pecu liar for any one sort of people. mids of the street of it, & of either side of the river, was the tre of life, which bore twelve manner of fruits, and gave fruit every c For there are all things pleasunt and full of all contentation continually. month: and the leaves of the tre (served) to heal the d Which some time were unpure as Gentiles, but now are purged and made whole by Christ. nations with. 3 And there shallbe no more curse, but the Isa. 60. 15 throne of God and of the Lamb shallbe in it, and his servants shall serve him. 4 And they shall see his face, & his Name shallbe in their foreheads. 5 * And there shallbe no e The light shallbe unchangeable & shine for ever. night there, and they need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for evermore. 6 And he said unto me, These words are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy Prophets sent his Angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be fulfilled. 7 Behold, I come shortly. Blessed (is) he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book. 8 And I am john, which saw and herded these things: and when I had herded and seen, * I f Now this is the second time that he suffered himself to be carried away with the excellency of the person: which is to admonishus of our infirmity & readiness to fal except to God strengthen us miraculous lie with his Spirit Chap. 19 10 fallen down to worship before the feet of the Angel, which showed me these things, 9 But he said unto me, See thou (do it) not: for I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the Prophets, and of them which keep the words of this book: worship God. 10 And he said unto me, g This is not them as the other Prophecies which were 〈◊〉 to be hid till the time appointed, as in Daniel, 12, 4, because 〈◊〉 at 〈◊〉 things should be quickly accomplished, & did now begin. Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. 11 He that is unjust, let him beuniust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: & Rome, 2, 6. he that is holy, let him be holy stil. Isa. 41, 4. & 44. 6. 12 And behold, I come shortly, and my reward Chap. 1, 8. & 18. 6. is with me, * to give every man according as his work shallbe. 13 I am * and, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. 14 Blessed (are) they, that do his commandments, that their right may be in the h They shall live eternally with the Son of God tre of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without (shallbe) dogs and enchanters and whoremongers, and murderers, & Isa. 55. 1. idolaters, and whosoever loveth or maketh i That maintain false 〈◊〉 & delight therein. lies. 16 I jesus have sent mine Angel, to testify unto you these things in the Churches: I am the root and the k That is, a 〈◊〉 and natural man and yet God equal with my Father. generation of David, and the bright morning l For Christ is the light that giveth light to every one that cometh into this world. star. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth, say, m Let them be afraid of Gods horrible judgements, and 〈◊〉 as they hear the Lamb call, 〈◊〉 them come. Come: and let him that is a n He that feeleth him 〈◊〉 oppressed with afflictions, and desireth the heavenly graces & comfort, thirst, come: and * let whosoever o That is, when God beginneth to reform our wilby his Spirit will, take of the water of life freely. 18 For I protest unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, * if any man shaladde unto these things, God shaladde unto him the plagues, that are written in this book. 19 And if any man shall diminish of the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of life, and out 2, Pet. 3. 9 of the holy city, and from those things which are written in this book. 20 He which testifieth these things, says, p Seeing the Lord is at hand, we aught to be constant and rejoice, but we must beware we este me not the length nor shortness of the Lords coming by our own imagination. Surely, I come quickly. Amen. Even so q This declareth the earnest desire that the faithful have to be delivered out of these miseries, and to be joined with their head Christ jesus. come Lord jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord jesus Christ (be) with you all, Amen. A BRIEF TABLE OF THE INTERPRETATION OF THE PROPER NAMES WHICH ARE CHIEF FOUND IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, WHErein the first number signifieth the chapter; the second the verse. WHereas the wickedness of time, and the blindness of the former age hath been such that all things altogether have been abused and corrupted, so that the very right names of diverse of the holy men named in the Scriptures have been forgotten, and now seem strange unto us, and the names of infants that should ever have some godly advertisements in them, and should be memorials and marks of the children of God received into his household, hath been hereby also changed and made the signs and badges of idolatry and heathenish impiety, we have now set forth this table of the names that be most used in the old Testament with their interpretations, as the Hebrew importeth, partly to call back the godly from that abuse, when they shall know the true names of the godly fathers, and what they signify, that their children now named after them may have testimonies by their very names, that they are within that faithful family that in all their doings had ever God before their eyes, and that they are bound by these their names to serve God from their infancy and have occasion to praise him for his works wrought in them and their fathers: but chief to restore the names to their integrity, whereby many places of the Scriptures and secret mysteries of 〈◊〉 holy Ghost shall better be understand. We have meddled rarely with the Greek names because their interpretation isuncerteine, and many of them are corrupted from their original, as we may also see these Hebrew names set in the margin of this table, which have been corrupted by the Grecians. Now for the other Hebrew names that are not 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, let not the diligent reader becareful for he shall find them in places most conu enient amongs the annotations: at lest so many as may seem to make for any edification, and understanding of the Scriptures. A A Aronn, or Aháron, a teacher Exod. 4. 14 Abdia ¶ Abdá, a servant. 1. King. Chap. 4. ver. 6 Abdeél, a servant of God. jerem. 36. 26 Abdi, my servant. 1. Chro. 6. 7 〈◊〉 Abdiáh, a servant of the Lord 1. King. 18. 3. and Abdi and Audias Obadiah one of the twelve Prophets. Abdiél, the same. 1. Chron. 55. 15 Abéd-negō, servant of shining. Dan. 1. 44 Abdenago Abél, mourning, the name of a city, but Habél, the name of a man, doth signify vanity. Gen. 4. 2 Abgathá, father of the wine press 〈◊〉 Abiáh, the will of the Lord 2. Chro. 29. 1 Abiám, father of the sea. 1. King. 14. 31 Abiasáph, a gathering father. 1. Chro. 6. 33. 〈◊〉 Abiathár, father of the remnant, or excellent father. 1. King. 22. 21 Abidá, father of knowledge. Gen. 25. 4 Abidán, father of judgement. Nomb. 1. 11 Abiél, my father (is) God. 1. King. 9 1 Abiezér, the father's help. jos. 17. 2 Abigáil, the father's joy. 1. King. 25. 3 Abigal Abiháil, the father of strength. Nomb. 3. 35 Abihu, he is a father. Exod. 6. 23 〈◊〉 Abihúd, the father of praise. 1. Chro. 8. 3 Abiud Abilene, lamentable. Luk. 3. 1 Abimáel, a father from God. Gen. 10. 25 Abimelech, the King's father, or a father of counsel, or the chief King. Gen. 20. 3 Abinadád, a father of a vow, or of a free mind 〈◊〉 or prince. 1. King. 16. 8 Abinoám, father of beauty. jud. 4. 6 Abinoom Abirám, an high father. 1. King. 16. 34 Abirom Abishág, the father's ignorance. 1. King. 1. 3 Abishani, the father's reward. 1. King. 26. 6 〈◊〉 Abishalomm, the father of peace, or the peace of the father. 1. King. 15. 2 Abisne Abishúa, the father of salvation. 1. Chro. 6. 4 Abishúr, the father of a song, or of a brickwall, or of righteousness. 1. Chro. 2. 29 Abitál, the father of the dew. 2. King. 3. 4 Abitōb, the father of goodness. 1. Chro. 8. 11 Abitub Abner, the father's candle. 1. Sam. 14. 49 Abrám, an high father. Gen. 11. 31 Abrahám, a father of a great multitude, as the name was changed. Gen. 17. 5 Abshalom, a father of peace, or the father's Abesalom peace, or reward. 2. Sam. 3. 3 Abessalom ¶ Achan, troubling. Ioshu. 7. 1. who is called Achár. 1. Chro. 2. 7 ¶ Adadézer, read Adarézer, beautiful help 〈◊〉 Adaiáh, the witness of the Lord 1. Chro. 6. 41 Adaliah, poverty. Ester. 9 8 Adam, man, earthly, read. Gen. 2. 15 Adiél, the witness of God. 1. Chro. 4. 36. 〈◊〉 Adoniáh, the Lord is the ruler. 2. Sam. 3. 4 Adonihézek, the Lords thunder. jud. 1. 5 Adonikám, the Lord is risen. Neh. 2. 13 Adoniram, the high Lord 1. King. 4. 6 Adonizédek, the Lords justice. jos. 10. 1 ¶ Agabùs, a grasshopper. Act. 11. 28 Agár, a stranger. Gen. 16. 1 ¶ Aház, taking, or possessing. 2. King. 16. 1 Ahasuéros, a prince or head. Dan. 9 1 Ahbam, a brother of understanding. 1. Chr. 2. 29 Ahiiáh, brother of the Lord 1. Chro. 2. 26. Ahimáa, brother of council. 1. Sam. 14. 49 Ahimán, brother of the right hand. Nomb. 13. 23. Ahimélech, a King's brother. 1 Sam. 21. 1 Ahimonth, a brother of death. 1. Chro. 6. 25. Ahinonam, the brother's beauty. 1. Sam. 14. 49 Ahionr, the brother's light. jud. 5. 5 Ahiláb, an hearty brother. jud. 1. 31 Ahalab Ahráh, a sweet savouring meadow. 1. Chro. 8. 1. Ahara Ahikàm, a brother arising, or advenging. 2. Achiam King. 22. 12 Ahiézer, the brother's help. Nomb. 1. 12 Aholàh, a mansion or dwelling in herself Aod Aholibáh, my mansion in her. Ezek. 23. 4. Aluan Ahud, praising or confessing. jud. 3. 15 ¶ Alián, high. 1. Chron. 1. 40. ¶ Amálek, a licking people. Gen. 36. 21. Amariáh, the Lord said, or the Lamb of the Lord Zephan. 1. 1. Amasá, sparing the people. 2. Sam. 17. 25. Amashái, the gift of the people. 1. Chro. 6. 24 Amashsis, the treading of the people. Neh. 11. 12 Amasiáh, the burden of the Lord 2. Chro. 17. 15. Amithi, true or fearing. 2. King. 14. 25. Ammiél, a people of God, or God with me. 1. Chron. 3. 5 Ammishádai, the people of the Almighty. Nomb. 1. 12. Ammon, a people. Gen. 19 38 Amnon Aminon Amon, faithful. 2. King. 21. 18 Amos, a burden, one of 〈◊〉 twelve Prophets. Amoz, strong, the father of Ishai. Isa. 1. 1 Amzi, strong. 1. Chron. 6. 46 ¶ Anáh, afflicting, answering, or singing. Goe 36. 2. Annas & Hanna, gracious or merciful. 1. Sam. 1. 2 Ananiáh, the cloud of the Lord Act. 5. 1 Andréas, manly. Mat. 4. 18 Anùb, a grape. 1. Chron. 4. 8 Antipas, for all, or against all. Revela. 2. 13. ¶ Apadno, the wrath of his judgement. Da. 11. 46 Aphdeno Apollon, a destroyer. 18. 24. the name also of an idol. Apollo's Apphia, bringing forth, or increasing. Phile. 2 ¶ Arám, height or their curse. Gen. 10. 23. Ram Arbel, Bel or God hath avenged. Hos. 10. 15 Aran, orens Archeláus, a prince of the people. Mat. 2. 22. Areli, the altar of God. Gen. 46. 16 Arétas, virtuous. 2. Macc. 5 Artahsháste, fervent to spoil. Ezra. 7. 21. ¶ Asâ, a physician. 1. King. 15. 8. Asaél, God hath wrought. 2. Sam. 2. 18 Asáph, gathering. 1. Chron. 6. 39 Asharélah, the blessedness of God. 1. Chr. 25. 2 Ashriel Ashbél, an old fire. 46. 21 Asher, blessedness. Gen. 30. 13 Ashiél, the work of God. 1. Chro. 4. 35 Aiael Ashúr, blessed or travailing. Gen. 10. 21. Asmodeus, a destroyer. Tob. 3. 8 Astyages, governor of the city. Dan. 13. 64 ¶ Ataráh, a crown. 1. Chron. 2. 26. Atarias Athaiáh, the time of the Lord Nehe. 11. 4. Athaliáh, time for the Lord 2. King. 8. 26. ¶ Aza, strength. Esra. 23. 47 Azaniáh, hearkening the Lord Neh. 10. 9 〈◊〉 Azaréel, the help of God. 1. Chro. 12. 6. Asarias Azariáh, help of the Lord 4. King. 14. 21. Azarikám, help rising up. Neh. 11. 14. Azmoth Azmáueth strength of death. 2. Sam. 23. 30 Azubáh, forsaken. 1. King. 22. 43. Azùr, helped or helper. jerem. 28. 1. B BAal, Bealim, lord, lords: the name of the idol Beel of the Sydonians, or a general name to all idols, because they were as the lords and owners of all that worshipped them. Baaliada, a master of knowledge. 1. Chr. 14. 7 Beellada Báal-meonn, the Lord or master of the mansion 〈◊〉 or the house, as also Báalzibul, signifieth the same. Luk. 11. 15 Báal-zebûb, the master of flies. Baananh, in affliction. 2. Sam. 4. 2. Babel, confusion. Gen. 10. & 11. 9 Babylon Bacchides, one that holdeth of Bacchus, or a drunkard. 1. Macc. 7. 8. Bacchenor and bacenor the same, 2. Mac. 12. 15. 〈◊〉 Badaiáh, the Lord alone. Ezr. 10. 31 Baladán, ancient in judgement. 2. King. 20. 12. Bildad Baldád, old love or without love. job 8. 1 Barachél, blessing God. job 32. 2. Barachiáh, blessing the Lord Zech. 1. 1. Bar-ionáh, son of a dove. Mat. 16. 17 Barnabas, the son of consolation. Act. 4. 36. Barrabas, son of confusion. Mat. 27, 16 Barûch, blessed. jere. 32. 10 Bathséba, the seventh daughter, or the daughter Bethsabe of an oath. 1. Sam. 11. 3. Bathshûa the daughter of salvation. 1. Chro. 3. 5 Balthasar ¶ Belshatsár, without treasure, or searcher of Beltesnatzas treasure. Dan. 5. 1. 〈◊〉 Benaiáh, the Lords building. 1. Chro. 4. 36 Benjamin, son of the right hand who was first called Benoni the son of sorrow. Goe 35. 18 Beraiáh, the Lords creature. 1. Chro. 8. 20 Berák, lightning. jud. 4. 6 Béred, hail. 1. Chron. 7. 21 Bethiáh, the Lords daughter. 1. Chro. 4. 18 〈◊〉 Bezaleél, in the shadow of God. Exod. 31. 2 Bezeleel ¶ Bileâm, the ancient of the people, Nom. 22. 5. Balaam Bilháh, old, or fading. Gen. 29. 29 ¶ Boas, in power, or strength. Ruth 2. 2 Boos C CAiap has, a searcher. Mat. 26. 57 Calcôl, nourishing. 1. King. 4. 31. Caleb, as a heart, Nomb. 13. 6. Canáan, a merchant. Gene. 9 18. Carmî, my vine. Gen. 46. 9 Chaselon Caseluhim, as pardoned. Gen. 10. 14. Chastomim ¶ Cephás, a stone. Ionh. 1. 42 Cephirâh, alionesse. Ezr. 2. 28 ¶ Cherúb, as a child. Ezr. 2. 57 Chileáb, the restraint of the father. 2. Sam. 3. 3 Chilion perfit, or all like a dove. Ruth 1. 2. ¶ Cislón, hope, or confidens. Nomb. 34. 21. ¶ Clemens, meek. Philip. 4. 3 Cleopatra the glory of the country 1. Mac. 10. 57 ¶ Col-honzeth, seeing all. Neh. 3. 15. Coneniáh, the stability of the Lord 2. Chr. 31. 13 Cosbi, a liar. Nomb. 25. 18. ¶ Cusân, Cusi, black or an Ethiopian. 2. Sam. 18 D DAlaiáh, the poor of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 24 〈◊〉 Daliláh, a bucket or consumer. jud. 16. 4 Delaias' Dámaris, a little wife. Act. 17. 34 Dan, a judgement. Gen. 14. 15 Daniel, judgement of God. Dan. 1. 6 Dathâns, statute or law. Nomb. 16. 1 David, beloved. 1. Sam. 17. 12 ¶ Deboráh, a word or a Bee. Gen. 35. 8. Delphôn, a drooping down. Est. 9 7 Demas, favouring the people. Col. 4. 14. Demophôn, slaying the people. 2. Mac. 12. 2 Devil, know God. Nomb. 1. 14. Duel ¶ Diblám, a cluster of figs. Hos. 1. 2 〈◊〉 Didymus, a twin. john. 11. 16 Dináh, judgement, Gen. 30. 21. Dina Diotrephés, nourished of jupiter Dishán, a treshing. Gen. 36. 21. Dishon ¶ Dodanáh, love. 2. Chro. 20. 37. Dodanim, beloved. Gen. 10. 4. 〈◊〉 Doég, careful. 1. Sam. 21. 7. Dorcas, a do. Act. 9 39 Dordà, generation of knowledge. 3. King. 4. 31. Dositheus, given to God. 2. Mac. 19 E EBer, passing or passage. Gene. 10. 23. ¶ Edén, pleasure. 2. King. 19 12. Eder, a flock. 1. Chron. 23. 23. Edóm, ready or earthy. Gene. 25. 30. ¶ El chánan, the mercy of God. 2. Sam. 23. 24. Eldaáh, the knowledge of God. Gene. 25. 4. Eldáh, the love of God. Nomb. 11. 26. Elead Eleadáh, witness of God. 1. Chr. 7. 21. Eleasáh, the work of God. 1. Chro. 2. 39 Eleazarus Eleazár, the help of God. Exod. 6. 22. 〈◊〉 4. Eliazar Eli Eliáb, my God the father. Nomb. 26. 8. Elias Eliáh, God the lord. 1. Chron. 8. 26. Eliakim, God ariseth. Isa. 22. 20. Eliám, the people of God. 2. Sam. 23. 34. Eliasáph, the Lord increaseth. Nomb. 1. 14. Eliashib, the Lord returns. 1. Chr. 3, 24. Eliathá, thou art my God. 1. Chro. 25. 4. 〈◊〉 Eliehoenái, to the Lord mine eyes. 1. Chro. 26. 3. Elidád, the beloved of God. Nomb. 34. 21. Elihú, he is my God. 1. Chro. 12. 10. 〈◊〉 Elimélech, my God the King, or the counsel of God. Ruth. 1. 2. Elioenái, to him mine eyes. 1. Chro. 3. 23. Elionai Eliphál, a miracle of God. 1. Chr. 11. 36. 〈◊〉 Eliphálet, the God of deliverance. 2. Sam. 5. 16. Elishua Elisseus Elishá, my God saveth. 1. King. 19 16. Elisseus Elisháh, the lamb of God. Gen. 10, 4. Elissa Elishaphát, my God judgeth. 2. Chr. 23. 1. Elishéba, the oath of God, or the fullness of God 〈◊〉 Exod. 6. 23. Elizúr, the strength of God. Nomb. 1. 5. Elkanáh, the zeal of God. Exod. 6. 24. Elmodéd, God measureth. Gen. 10. 24. Elnathán, God's giste. jerem. 26. 22. Elphaal, God's work. 2. Chro. 8. 11 Eluzái, God my strength. 1. Chro. 12. 5. Elymás, a corrupter, or sorcerer. Act. 13. 8. ¶ Enós, man or miserable. Gen. 4. 27. ¶ Epaphroditus, pleasant. Philip. 2. 25. Epenetus, laudable. Rom. 16. 5. Epháh, weary. Gen. 25. 4. Epher, dust. Gen. 25. 4. 〈◊〉 Ephráim, fruitful, or increasing: Gen. 41. 52. 〈◊〉 ¶ Eractus, amiable. Act. 19 22. ¶ Esau, working. Genes. 25. 25. Eshcól, a cluster. Gen. 14. 14. Eshék, violence. 1. Chron. 8. 38. Esther, hid. Est. 2. 7. ¶ Ethán, strength. 1. Kings. 4. 31. 〈◊〉 ¶ Eubulus, wife or of good counsel. 2. Tim. 4. 21 〈◊〉 Eupolemus, a good warrior. 1. Macc. 8. 27. Eutychus, fortunate. Act. 20. 9 ¶ Ezbôn, hasting to understand. 1. Chro. 7. 7. 〈◊〉 Ezekiél, strength of the Lord Ezek. 1. 3. Ezeliáh, near the Lord 2. Chro. 34. 7. Ezer, an help. 1. Chro. 4. 4. 〈◊〉 Ezrá, an helper. Ezr. 1. 7. Ezriél, the help of God. jer. 36. 26. Ezrikám, an help arising. 1. Chro. 3. 23. G GAál, an abomination. jud. 9 35. Gabriel, a man of God, or the strength of God the name of an Angel. Dan. 8. 16. Gad, a band, or garrison. Gen. 30. 11. Galál, a roll. 1. Chron. 9 15. Gamariah Gamaliél, God's reward. Act. 5. 34. Gamariá, a consuming of the Lord jere. 29. 3. Godoliah Gazabár, a treasurer. Ezr. 1. 8. ¶ Gedaliáh, the greatness of the Lord jer. 38. 1. Giezi Gedeon, a breaker or destroyer. jud. 6. 13. Gehazi, valley of vision. 2. King. 4. 12. Gerá, a pilgrim, or stranger. Gen. 46. 21. ¶ Gináth, a garden. 1. King. 16. 21. ¶ Gog, a roof of an house. Ezek. 38. 2. Goliáth, a captivity. 1. King. 7. 4. Gomer, a consumer. Gen. 10. 2. Gorgias, terrible. Macc. 3. 38. H Abakuk HAbakúk, a wrasteler. Hab. 1. 1. Habazaniáh, the hiding of the Lords shield. Achaliah Habiáh, the hiding of the Lord Nehem. 7. 63. Hecheliah Hacaliáh, waiting of the Lord 2. Nehem. 10. 1. Hadar Hadád, joy. Gen. 25. 15. 1. Chro. 1. 30, Hagaba Hagáb, a grasshopper. Nehem. 2. 46. Aggia Haggiáh, the Lords feast. 1. Chro. 6. 29. Amatha Ham, Hamathi, indignation, or heat. Goe 10. 17. Abatha 〈◊〉 of judgement. Gen. 36, 26. Hamúl, merciful. Gen. 46. 12. Anameel Hanaméel, the mercy of God. jer. 32. 7. Haniel Hananéel, the grace of God. Nef. 3. 1. Hanáni, gracious or merciful. 1. King. 16. 7. Ananias Hananiah, grace of the Lord jere. 37. 12. Harim, dedicated to God. 1. Chro. 24. 8. Asadiah Hasadiáh, the mercy of the Lord 1. Chr. 3. 20. Eva Hattil, an howling for sin. Ezr. 2. 57 Hauáh, living, or giving life. Genes. 3. 20. Azael Hazaéel, seeing God. 1. King. 19 17. Ozea Hazaráh, seeing the Lord Nèh. 11. 5. Chobor Helchi ¶ Heber, a companion. Gen. 46. 17. Hanoch Helkiáh, the portion of the Lord 2. Kin. 18. 18. Enoch Henôch, taught or dedicated. Gen. 5. 18. Hépher, a digger or deliver. 1. Chr. 4. 6. Haphfiba. Epsiba. Hephzi-báh, my delight in her. 2. King. 2. 1. Heth, fear or breaking. Gen. 23. 3. Ezron Hezri, or Hezro, Hezro, Hezron, Asari, Esri Huram ¶ Hiél, the Lord liveth. 1. King. 16. 34. Ezechias Hirám, the height of life. 2. Sam. 5. 11. Obab Hizkiiáh, strength of the Lord 2. King. 18. ¶ Hobab, beloved. Nomb. 19 29. Hori, a prince. Genes. 36. 22. Hoshaiáh, salvation of the Lord jere. 42. 1. Hoshea, salvation. Hos. 1. 1. Hosa, trusting. 1. Chron. 26. 10. Hothám, a seal or signet. 1. Chron. 7. 32. Huziel Hoziél, seeing God. 1. Chron. 23. 9 ¶ Hul, sorrow or infirmity. Genes. 10. 23. 〈◊〉 Her, liberty or prince. 1. Chron. 4. 1. Husháh, hasting. 1. Chron. 4. 4. I IAakób, a supplanter. Genes. 25. 26. jakob joakan jaakán, destroying. 1. Chron. 5. 13. jaasiél, the 〈◊〉 of God. 1. Chron. 11. 47. 〈◊〉 jaazaniah, the hearkening of the Lord Kings. 25. 23. jobel jabál, bringing or budding. Gen. 4. 20. jabesh, drought. 2. Kings. 15. 10. jabez, sorrow. 1. Chron. 4. 9 jabin, understanding. josh. 11. 1. jedaiah jachin, stability. Genes. 46. 10. jadiáh, knowing the Lord Nehem. 2. 36. 〈◊〉 jaél, a do or ascending. jud. 4. 16. 〈◊〉 jahalleél, praising God. 1. Chr. 4. 16. jahaziél, God hasteth. Gen. 46. 24. jahaziel, seeing God. Ezr. 8. 5. Asiel 〈◊〉, jahiel jahehel, hope in God or beginning in God. Genes. 46. 14. 〈◊〉 jair, lightened. Deut 3. 14. jakim, stablishing. 1. Chron. 8. 19 jambres jambri, rebellious. 1. Macc. 9 37. jamrah jamin, right hand. Gen. 46. 10. jamuél, God is his day. Genes. 46. 10 jemuel janoháh, resting. jos. 16. 6. janúm, sleeping. jos. 15. 55. Iápheth, persuading or enticing. Gene. 5. 32. Iaphie japhia, lightning. 2. Sam. 5. 16. jarephél, health of God. jose. 18. 27. jarib, fight or advenging. Gen. 46. 10. jashéns, ancient. 2. Sam. 23. 32. jashér, righteous. jos. 21. 39 jaasar jashûb, a returning. 1. Chron. 7. 1. jasub jathavael jathniél, a gift of God. 1. Chron. 26. 2. jether Iattir, a remnant or excellent. josh. 15. 48. 〈◊〉 Ithri, Ithro, Ithron the same. jonia Iauán, making sad. Gen. 19 1. jaziél, the strength of God. 1. Chron. 15. 18. jaziz, brightness. 1. Chro. 27. 31. ¶ Ibhâc, choose. 2. Kings. 5. 15. ¶ Ichahôd, where is glory? 1. Sam. 4. 21. 〈◊〉 ¶ Iddo, his confession. 1. Chron. 27. 21. Chonias ¶ jechoniáh, stability of the Lord 1. Chr. 3. 16. jeddia Iedaiáh, the hand of the Lord or confessing the Lord 1. Chron. 4. 37. jeddida jedidáh, be loved. 2. Sam. 22. 1. jediel, knowledge of God. 1. Chron. 7. 6. jeduthun, confessing. 1. Chro. 9 16. jehiàh, the Lord liveth. 1. Chro. 5. 23. Iehiél, God liveth. 1. Chron. 26. 21. jehoadán, the Lords pleasure. 2. King. 14. 2. 〈◊〉 joahas jehoahás, the possession of the Lord 2. Kings. 23. 34. jehoásh, the fire of the Lord 2. Kings. 11. 21. joas Iehohanán, grace or mercy of the Lord 2. Chr. 26. 3. 〈◊〉. johannes jehoiada, the knowledge of the Lord 2. King. 11. 15. jehoiakim, the rising or advenging of the Lord Ioacim 2. Kings. 23. 34. josaphat Iehoshaphát, the Lord is the judge. 1. Chro. 3. 10 jehoshúa, the Lords salvation. Zach. 3. 1. Iehozadák, the justice of the Lord 1. Chr. 6. 14. josedec jehudáth, confession or praise. Gene. 29. 35. juda jekannáh, the Lord shall arise, establish, or advenge. 1. Chro. 2. 41. jacenna jekodeám, the burning of the people. jos. 15. 56 jephlét, delivered. 1. Chron. 7. 32 jephunnéh, beholding. Nomb. 13. 7 jerahmeél, the mercy of God jer. 36. 36 Iéred, ruling. Gen. 5. 15 jeruel jeriél, the fear of God. 1. Chro. 7. 2 jerimôth, fearing death. 1. Chro. 7. 7 jeroboám, increasing the people. 2. Kin. 14. 23. jerohám, high. 1. Chro. 6. 27 jehoram jerubbaál, let baal advenge. jud. 6. 32 joram jerobaal jeshaiáh, salvation of the Lord Isa. 1. 1. Esaiah, Isaiah jeshúa, a saviour. Mat. 1. 16 jesus ¶ I gál, redeemed. 2. Chro. 3. 22 Igdaliáh, the greatness of the Lord jer. 35. 4 ¶ Ioáb, willing or voluntary. 1. Chro. 2. 16 job, sorrowful or hated. job. 1. 1 jobamáh, the building of the Lord 1. Chro. 9 8 jobab jochébed, glorious. Exod. 6. 20 jochabed Joel, willing or beginning. joel. 1. 1 jokshán, an offence. Gen. 25. 2 jechsan joktán, a little one. Gen. 10. 25 jectan jonáh, a dove. 2. Kings. 14. 25 jonadáb, voluntary or willing. 2. King. 13. 5 jehonadab Jonathan, the gift of the Lord jud. 18. 30 jehonathra joseph, increasing. Gen. 30. 24 joshabéth, the fullness of the Lord 2. Chr. 22. 11. jehoshabas joshiáh, the fire of the Lord 2. King. 22. 3 Iothám, perfit. 2. Kings. 15. 23 Iozabád, end wed. 1. Chro. 12. 20 ¶ Iphdiáh, the redemption of the Lord 1. Chro. 8. 25. Iphtáh, opening. jud. 11. 1 ¶ Irá, a watchman. 1. Chro. 11. 28 Iras Irád, a wild ass. Gen. 4. 18 Itiáh, the fear of the Lord jer. 37. 12 Irmeiáh, exalting the Lord 1. Chro. 5. 24 〈◊〉 ¶ Ishacar, a wages. Gen. 30. 18 Ishâi, a gift or oblation. Rut. 4. 17 jessai Ishbôsheths, a man of shame. 2. Sam. 2. 12 Ishcariôt, an hireling, or man of death. Mat. Iscariot 10. 1 Ishmael, God hath herded. Gen. 16. 11 Ishtôb, good man. 2. Sam. 10. 8 Israel, a prince of God, or prevailing with God Gen. 35. 10 ¶ Ithamár, woe to the change. Exod. 6. 23 Itti, 〈◊〉 Ittái, strong. 2. Sam. 23. 29 Ethai Ittiél, God with me. Nehem. 11. 6 ¶ jubal, bringing, or fading. Gen. 4. 21 〈◊〉 juchál, mighty. jerem. 38. 1 ¶ Izebel, woe to the house. 1. King. 16. 31 Izhak, laughter. Gen. 17. 19 Isaak Izrahiáh, the Lord ariseth, or the clearness of the Lord 1. Chro. 7. 3 Izreel, the seed of God. josh. 15. 56. KING KAháth, a congregation. Gen. 46. 11 Chaath Choath Kainán, a biar, or owner. Gen. 5. 9 Káin, a possession. Gen. 4. 1 〈◊〉 Kamuél, God is risen. Gen. 22. 21 Karéah, bald. 2. King. 25. ¶ Kedár, blackness. Gen. 25. 13 Kédem. East. jerem. 49. 26 Kéren-happúch, the horn of beauty Kallaiáh, the voice of the Lord Nehem. 12. 19 〈◊〉 ¶ Kish, hard, or sore. 1. Sam. 9 1. ¶ Kolaiáh, the voice of the Lord Nehem. 11. 2, 〈◊〉 Korah, bald. Gen. 36. 5 Koré, crying. 1. Chro. 9 19 ¶ Kushaiá, hardness. 1. Chro. 15. 17. L LAadáh, to gather, or testify. 1. Chro. 4. 21 Laadán, for pleasure. 1. Chro. 7. 26 〈◊〉 Labán, white. Gen. 24. 29 Laél, to God, or to the mighty. Nomb. 3. 24 〈◊〉 Láhad, to praise. 1. Chro. 4. 1. Lamuél, with whom is God? Prou. 31. 1 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Lehabim, inflamed. Gen. 10. 13 〈◊〉 Lémech, poor, or smitten. Gen. 4. 18 Lamech Lappidóth lightnings. judg. 4. 4 〈◊〉, hammer men. Gen. 25. 3 Levi, joined, or coupled, Gen. 29. 34 Leáh, painful, or wearied. Gen. 29. 16 ¶ Lobin, whiteness. Exod. 6. 17 〈◊〉 Lot wrapped, or joined. Gen. 11. 26 〈◊〉 ¶ Lud, a nativity, or generation. Gen. 10. 22 ¶ Lysias, dissolving. 1. Mat. 3. 32. Lysimachus, dissolving battle. 2. Mac. 4. 29 M MAachathi, broken. 2. King. 25. 23. 〈◊〉 Mahazionth, seeing a sign. 1. Chro. 25. 4 Mahseiáh, the protection of the Lord jere. 32. 12 Mahlá, weakness, or a dance. Nomb. 26. 33 〈◊〉 Maasai, my work. 1. Chro. 9 12 Maasei Maaseiáh, the work of the Lord 1. Chro. 15. 18 Maasias Maaziáh, the strength of the Lord 1. Chr. 24, 18 Maasaios Makáz, finishing, or watching. 1. King. 4. 9 Machabani Macbanái, my poor son. 1. Chro. 12. 13 Machi, poor, or a smiter. Nomb. 13. 16 Machir, selling, or knowing. Gen. 50. 23 Madái, a measure, or judging. Gen. 10. 2 Madán, strife. Gen. 25. 2 〈◊〉 Magdalena, magnified, or exalted. Mat. 27. 56 Magdiél, preaching God. Gen. 36. 43 Magôg, covering, or melting. Gen. 10. 2 Mahalon Mahalah, infirmity, or sickness. 2. Chro. 11. 18 Maharái, hasting. 2. Chro. 11. 30 Mahath, wiping away, or fearing. 1. Chro. 6. 35 Malachi, my messenger. Malach. 1. 1 〈◊〉 〈◊〉, praising God. Gen. 5. 12 〈◊〉 Mamzér a bastard. Deut. 23. 2. Manahém, a comforter. 2. King. 15. 14 Manonach, rest. judg. 13. 2 〈◊〉 Maonathi Maóns, a dwelling place. josh. 15. 55 Mordechái, bitter, contrition. Ester. 2. 5 Marthá, bitter, or provoking. Luk. 10. 38 Mattán, a gift. 2. Chro. 23. 17 〈◊〉 Mattani, Mattaniáh, Matthaniáh, Matthatáh 〈◊〉 his gift. Ezr. 10. 33 〈◊〉 Mattithia, a gift of the Lord 1. Chro. 9 31 Mathias Malchiél, God is my King. Gen. 46. 17 〈◊〉 Malchiáh, the Lord my King. jerem. 21. 1 〈◊〉 Malchi-zédek, King of righteousness. Gen. 14. 〈◊〉 18 Malchishúa, my King the saviour. 1. Sam. 14. 49 ¶ 〈◊〉, how good is God! Gen. 36. 39 Mehumán, troubled. Ester. 1. 10. 〈◊〉 Mehuiaél, teaching God. Gen. 4. 18 Methushaél, ask death. Gen. 4. 18 Metushèlah, spoiling his death. Gen. 5. 21. Melatiáh, deliverance of the Lord Nehem. 3. 7. Meltirs. Menelaus, strength of the people. 2. Mac. 4. 23. Menasheh, forgettin. Gen. 41. 51. 〈◊〉 Meraióth, bitterness. 1. Chro. 9 11. 〈◊〉 Méred, rebellious. 1. Chro. 4. 17. Meshá, salvation. 1. Chro. 2. 42. Mousa Messhelemiáh, the peace of the Lord 1. Chro. 26. 1. Meshullám, peaceable. 2. King. 22. 3. Mephiboshéth, shame of mouth. 2. Sam. 4. 4. Méshech prolonging. Gen. 10. 2. Milcháh, a woman of counsel. Gen. 11. 29. 〈◊〉 Milchóm, their King, or counsellor, the idol of the Ammonites. 2. King. 23. 13. Mizzáh, a dropping, or consuming. Gen. 36, 13. Micháh, poor, or smitten, or who is here? 2. 〈◊〉 Chro. 34. 20. 〈◊〉 Michaiáh, who is like the Lord? 2. King. 22. 12. 〈◊〉 Michael, who is like God? 1. Chro. 7. 3. Michal, who is perfect? 1. Sam. 14. 49. Mishael, who demandeth? Exod. 7. 22. 〈◊〉 Miriám, exalted, or teaching. Exod. 6. 20. Mithredath, dissolving the Law. Ezr. 1. 8. ¶ Moáb, of the father. Gen. 19 36. Moshéh, drawn up. Exod. 10. 2. Mozá, found, or unleavened. 1. Chro. 2. 46. ¶ Musach, anointing. 2. King. 16. 18. Mushi, departing. Exod. 6. 19 N NAamáh, beautiful. Gen. 4. 22. 〈◊〉. Naamán, fair, or beautiful. Gen. 46. 21. Naaráh, a maid, or watching. josh. 16, 7 Naariáh, a child of the Lord 1. Chro. 3, 22 Nebo Nabaionth, buds, or prophecies. Gen. 25. 13. Naboth Nabál, a fool. 1. Sam. 25. 3. Nadáb, a prince, or liberal. Exod. 6. 23. Naggái, clearness, Luk. 3. 25. Nahaliél, the inheritance of God. Nomb. 21. 19 Nahám, 〈◊〉, a comforter, or repentant. 〈◊〉 1. Chro. 4. 19 Nahás, a serpent. 1. Chro. 4. 12. Nahôr, hoarse, or angry. Gen. 11. 22. Naioth, beauty, or a dwelling place. 1. Sam. 19 18. Naphtali, wrestling, or comparison. Genes. 30. 8 〈◊〉, given. 2. Sam. 5. 14. ¶ Nebuchadnezzar, which is written for the 〈◊〉. most part in jeremy, and some times in Ezekiel, Nebuchadrezzar, signifieth the mourning of the generation. Nepheg, weak. 2. Sam. 5. 15. Nephtúim, an opening. Genes. 10. 13. Ne'er, a light. 1. Sam. 14. 51. 〈◊〉 the gift of God. 2. Chro. 35. 9 〈◊〉, a gift of the Lord 2. Sam. 25. 23. ¶ Nimrod, rebellious. Gen. 10. 8. Nemrod. ¶ Noadiáh, the witnessing, or testification of the Lord Ezr. 8. 33. Noáh rest. Gen. 5. 29. Nogah, brightness. 1. Chro. 14. 16. ¶ Nun, son, or posterity. Nomb. 13. 9 O Obdiah OBadiáh, servant of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 21. 〈◊〉 Obed, a servant. judg. 9 26. Obed-edóm, the servant of Edóm, or a servant Edomite. 2. King. 6. 10 Obil, born, or brought. 1. Chro. 27. 30. ¶ Omár, speaking, or exalting. Gen. 36. 11 ¶ Onán, sorrow, strength. Gen. 36. 23 Om. in Onán, sorrow, or iniquity. Gen. 38. 4 Aunan ¶ Ophél, a tower, or darkness. 2. Chro. 17. 3 Ophit, ashes. Gen. 10. 28 〈◊〉 ¶ Ornán, rejoicing. 1. Chro. 21. 18 Orpáh, a neck. Ruth. 1. 4 Ortosias, testified. 1. Macc. 15. 37. ¶ Othni, my time. 1. Chro. 26. 7 Otholiáh, time to the Lord 1. Chro. 8. 26 Othoniél, the time of God. josh. 15. 17 ¶ Ozaziáh, the strength of the Lord 1. Chro. Oziáh 15. 21 Ozziel, the help of God. 1. Chro. 27. 19 PEA PAgiél, God hath met. Nomb. 1. 13 Palál, praying or judging. Nehem. 3. 25 Palti, deliverance. Nomb. 13. 10 Phalall Paltiél, deliverance of God. Nomb. 34. 36 Palú, marvelous. Gen. 46. 19 Phaltias Paróh, vengeance. Exod. 8. 1 Paruáh, flourishing, or fleeing. 1. King. 4. 17 Pashúr, increasing liberty. jerem. 20. 3 ¶ Pedahél, the redemption of God. Nomb. 34. 28. Pedahzúr, a mighty redeemer. Nomb. 1. 10 Phadassur Pedaiah, the Lords redeeming. 2. King. 22. 1 Pekaiáh, the Lords opening. 2. King. 15. 22 Pelaiáh, the miracle of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 24 Pelaiáh, a miracle of the Lord Nehem. 8. 7 Pelatiáh, deliverance of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 21 Phalatias Péleg, a division. Gen. 10. 25 Phaltias Pélet, deliverance. 1. Chro. 2. 33 〈◊〉, seeing God. 1. Chro. 4. 4 Phanuel perish, a horseman. 1. Chro. 7. 16 Pérez, a division. Gen. 38. 29 Perudáh, a division. Ezr. 2. 55 Pethaiáh, the Lord openeth. Ezr. 10. 23 ¶ Picól, the mouth of all. Gen. 21. 22 Phicol Pinehás, a bold countenance. Nomb. 25. 7 ¶ Puah, a mouth. Gen. 46. 13. 〈◊〉 R RAamiáh, thondre of the Lord Nehem. 7. 7 Raddái, ruling. 1. Chro. 2. 14 Raháb, proud, or strong. josh. 2. 1. Rahám, mercy, or compassion. 1. Chro. 2. 44 Rachel, a sheep. Gen. 29. 9 Rám, high. 1. Chro. 2. Ramiáh, exaltation of the Lord Ezr. 10. 25 Raphá, release, or medicine. Gen. 46. 21 ¶ Reaiáh, a vision of the Lord 1. Chro. 5. 5 Réba, the fourth. josh. 13. 21 Rechab, a rider. 2. King. 10. 15 Reelaiáh, a shepherd to the Lord Ezr. 2. 2 Roboam Rehabeam, dilating the people. 1. King. 11. 43 Rehúm, pitiful, or pitied. Ezr. 2. 2 Remaliáh, the exaltation of the Lord 2. King. 15. 27 Raphael Rephaél, medicine of God. 1. Chro. 26. 7 Rephaiáh, medicine of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 21 Reú, his shepherd. Gen. 11. 19 Reuben, the son of vision, so named, because the Lord did see his mother's affliction Gen. 29. 32 Revel, a shepherd of God. Exod. 2. 19 〈◊〉 Rezóns, a secretary, or lean. 1. King. 11. 23 ¶ Ribái, strife, or increased. 2. Sam. 23. 29 Rebecca Ribkáh, fed. Gen. 22. 23 Rebekáh Rinnáh, song, or rejoicing. 1. Chro. 4. 20 Riphath, medicine, or release. Gen. 10. 3 ¶ Rogel, a footman, or an accuser. josh. 15. 8 ¶ Ruth, watered, or filled. Ruth. 1, 4. S SAbtáh, a compass, or old age. Gen. 10. 7 Sabatha Sabteca, the cause of smiting. Gen. 10. 7 Saráh, a lady, or dame. Gen, 17. 15 Sarai, my dame, or masters. Gen. 11. 29 Saba ¶ Sebá, a compass. Gen. 10. 7 Séled, affliction. 1. Chro. 2. 30 Semachiáh, cleaving to the Lord 1. Chro. 26. 7. Sheal ¶ Shaál, Shaúl, asked. Ezr. 10. 29. 1. Sam. 9 2 Saaph Sháaph, flying, or thinking. 1. Chro. 4. 7 Shabbethái, my rest. Nehem. 11. 16 Shachir, wages. 1. Chro. 11. 35 Shage, ignorant. 1. Chron. 11. 34 Sellum Shallum, peaceable. 2. King. 15. 10 Sallum Shalman, peaceable. Hose. 10. 15 〈◊〉 Shalmon, peaceable. Ruth. 4. 21 Shalma Shamgár, desolation of the stranger. judg. 3. 31 Salmon Shammáh, desolation, destruction. 1. Sam. 16. 9 Shamma Shammúa, obedient. Nomb. 13. 5 Shaphán, a coney, or one hid. 1. Chro. 5. 12 Shaphát, a judge. Nom. 13. 6 Sharézer, a treasurer. 2. King. 19 37 Shealthiél, asked of God. Hag. 1. 1 Salathiel Sheariáh, the gate of the Lord 1. Chro. 8. 38 Shaba Shebá, 〈◊〉. Gen. 10. 7 Shebarim, hope. josh. 7. 5 Sheber, hope, or wheat. 1. Chro. 2. 48 Sechia Shecaniáh, the habitation of the Lord 1. Chro. 3. 21 Shéchem, a part, or portion. Nom. 26. 31 Shedeúr, a field of fire, or the light of the almighty. Nomb. 1. 5 Shegúb, exalted. 1. King. 16. 34 Shehariáh, the morning of the Lord 1. Chr. 8. 26 〈◊〉 Sheir, rough, or heerie. Gen. 36. 20 Sheláh, dissolving. Gen. 38. 5 Sheláh, sending, or spoiling. Gen. 10. 24 〈◊〉 Shelemiáh, peace of the Lord Ezr. 10. 39 Shéleph, drawing out. Gen. 10. 26 Shélesh, a captain. 1. Chro. 7. 35 Shelomith, peaceable. levit. 24. 11 Shelomóh, peaceable. 2. Sam. 5. 15 Shelumiél, the peace of God. Nomb. 1. 6 Ishmaiah Shemaiáh, hearing the Lord 1. Chro. 4, 37 Shemariáh, the keeping of the Lord Ezr. 10. 32 Shémed, destroying. 1. Chro. 8. 12 Shémer, a keaper. 1. King. 16. 24 Shemidá, a name of knowledge. Nomb. 26. 32 Semuel Shemuél, appointed of God. Nom. 3. 4 Samuel Shemuêl, herded of God. 1. Sam. 1. 20 Shephatiáh, the Lord judgeth. 2. Sam. 3. 4 Seraiah Sheraiáh, a prince of the Lord 1. Chro. 4. 14 Sherúgh, a bough, or plant. Gen. 11. 20 〈◊〉 Sheth, set, or put. Gen. 4. 25 Shethár, a remnant, or hide. Est. 1. 14 Sheuá, vanity. 1. Chro. 2. 49 Shiciáh, the protection of the Lord 1. Chr. 8. 10 〈◊〉 Shimei, hearing, or obedient. Exod. 6. 17 〈◊〉 Shimeóns hearing, or òbedient. Gen. 29. 33. 〈◊〉 Shimshon, there the second time, because the 〈◊〉 Angel appeared the second time at the prayer of his father. jud. 13. 24 Shiphtán, a judge. Nomb. 34. 24 Shipráh, fair. Exod. 1. 15 Shobáb, returned. 2. Sam. 5. 14. 〈◊〉 Shobál, a path. Gen. 36. 20 Shobnáh, a builder. 2. King. 8. 18. Shúa, crying, or saving. Gen. 38. 2 〈◊〉 Shuáh, praying, or humiliation. Gen. 25. 2 〈◊〉 Shubaél, the returning of God. 1. Chr. 24. 20 Shuháh, a pitre. 1. Chron. 4. 11 Shumathi, renowned. 1. Chro. 2. 53 Shuni, changed, or sleeping. Gen. 46. 16 ¶ Sithri, my secret. Exod. 6. 22 ¶ Sodi, my secret. Nomb. 13. 11 ¶ Suáh, rooting up. 1. Chron. 7. 36 T TAbeél, good God. Isa. 7. 6 Tahásh, hasting. Gen. 22. 24 Taháth, fear. 1. Chro. 6. 37 〈◊〉 Talmái, a forow. josh. 15. 14 〈◊〉 Tamár, a palm-tree. Gen. 38. 6 Tanhúmeth, consolation. jer. 40, 8. Talmón, dew prepared. 1. Chr. 9 17 Tapháth, a little one. 1. King. 4. 11. ¶ Tebáh, a cook. Gen. 22. 24. Tehinnáh, merciful, or prayer. 1. Chr. 4. 12 Térah, smelling. Gene. 11. 24. ¶ Tiknáh, hope. 2. King. 22. 14 Tilóns, murmuring. 1. Chro. 4. 20 〈◊〉 Tirás, a destroyer. Gen. 10. 2 Tirhanáh, a searcher of mercy. 1. Chro. 2. 48 Tiriá, a search. 1. Chro. 4. 16 ¶ Tóah, a dearte. 1. Chron. 6. 34 Tobiáh, the Lord is good. Ezr. 2. 60 To garmáh, strong, or bonny. Gen. 10. 3 〈◊〉 Tóhu, living. 1. King. 1. 1 Tolá, a worm. Gen. 46. 13 〈◊〉 Tom, at wine: Mat. 10. 3 ¶ Tubál, born, or brought, or worldly. Goe 10. 2 Tubál-káin, worldly possession. Gen. 4. 22 FIVE VAniáh, nourishment of the Lord Ezr. 10. 36 〈◊〉 Vashni, changed. 1. Chro. 6. 28 Vashti, drinking. Est. 1. 9 ¶ Vopsi, a thing broken, or patched. Nom. 13. 15 ¶ Vri, my light. 1. Chro. 2. 20 Her 〈◊〉, the light of the Lord 2. Sam. 11. 3 Ourias Vrièl, light or fire of God. 2. Chr. 13. 2 ¶ Vthái, mine iniquity, or time. 1. Chro. 9 4 ¶ Vzál, wandering. Gen. 10. 27 Vzzáh, strength. 1. Chro. 6. 29. 2. Sam. 6. 3 〈◊〉 Vzzi, my strength. 1. Chr. 6. 5 Vzziél, the strength of God. 1. Chro. 7. 7 Z Zaavan, trembling. Gen. 36. 27 Zabád, a dowry. 1. Chro. 2. 36 Zabadiáh, a dowry of the Lord 1. Chro. 8. 15 Zabdiél, a dowry of God. 1. Chro. 27. 2 Zaccúr, mindful. 1. Chro. 4. 26 Zachái, pure. Ezr. 2. 9 〈◊〉 Zachariáh, mindful of the Lord 1. Chro. 5. 7 Zadok, justified, or just. 2. Sam. 8. 17 Zalmonáh, our image. Nom. 33. 41 Zanoáh, forgetfulness. Nehem. 11. 30 ¶ Zebulún, a dwelling. Gen. 30. 20 Zeeb, a wolf. judg. 7. 25 Zelophehád, a shadow of feare. Nom. 26. 33 Zemiráh, a song. 1. Chro. 7. 8 Zephaniáh, the hiding of the Lord 2. King. 25. 18 Zephi, a honey comb. Gen. 36. 11 Zéra, clearness, or rising up. Gen. 36. 13 Zeraiáh, the Lord arising. 1. Chro. 6. 6 Zeresh, scattering heritage. Est. 5. 10 Zerubbabel, strange from confusion, or a stranger at Babel. Hag. 1. 1 Zethan, their olive. 1. Chro. 26. 22 ¶ Zia, sweet, or swelling. 1. Chro. 5. 13 Zidkiáh, the justice of the Lord 2. King. 24. 17 Zidón, a hunter. Gen. 10. 15 Zimri, a song. 1. Chro. 2. 6 Ziphoráh, amounting. Exod. 2. 21 ¶ Zohéth, a separation. 1. Chro. 4. 20 ¶ Zuph, a watch, or a covering. 1. Chro. 6. 35 Zuriél, the rock of God. Nom. 3. 35 Zurishadái, the rock of the almighty. Non. 1. 6 A TABLE OF THE PRINCIPAL THINGS THAT ARE CONTAINED IN THE Bible, after the order of the alphabet. The first number noteth the chapter, and the second the verse. A AAron and his doings, exod. 4. and 10 and 28. and 29. levit. 2, 10. nomb. 17. 3. ebr. 9 7 aaron and miriam speak against 〈◊〉, nom. 12. 1 aaron, elo quent, exod. 4. 14 ¶ Abba, father. mark. 14. 36. roma. 8. 15 gal. 4. 6 abdon, a judge in Israel. iud. 12. 13 able, a city where dwelt the wise. 2. sam. 20, 18 abiathar the son of ahimelech, and his doings. 1. sam. 22. and 23. 1. kin. 1. and 2 abigail the 〈◊〉 of nabal. 1. sam. 25. 3 abihu burned with fire from the Lord levit, 10. 2 abihu seethe god in sina. exod. 24. 10 abiiam king of iudah. 1. king. 15. 1 abimelech king of gerar, and his doings. gen. 20 and 26 abimelech the son of gideon murdereth his brethren, and after reigneth in israel. judg. 9 abishai pursueth sheba. 2. sam. 20. 10 abner, his doings and his death. 1. sam. 17. 55. unto the 2. sam. 3 the Abomination of the jews. isa. 1. 3. of jerusalem. eze. 16. 1 abraham and his doings, from the 12 of gen. unto the 25. his faith. rom. 4. 3. ebr. 11. 17 abraham a prophet. gen. 20. 7 absalon and his doings, from the 2. sam. 13 unto the 19 absent from god. 2. cor. 5. 6 the Abstinence of moses & eliiah. exod. 34. 28. 1. king. 19 8 abundance cometh of god. deu. 8. 17 ¶ Access to GOD by Christ. rom. 5. 2 ephes. 2. 18 and 3. 12 evenie man shall give Accounts of himself to god, rom. 14. 12 christ is Accursed for our sakes. gal. 3. 13 achan the son of carmi stoned and burned to death. josh. 7. 25 achior. iud. 5. 5 and 14. 6 achish king of gath. 1. sam. 21. 11 & 27. 2 ¶ Adam and his creation. gen. 1. 27 and 2. 7 adam laboureth. gen. 3. 23 adam the figure of christ, rom. 5. 14 adam the first, adam the last. 1. cor. 15. 45 adonibezek king. judg. 1. 6 adoniiah davids son, and his ambition. 1. king. 1 and 2 adopted in Christ. ephe. 1. 5. rom. 9 4. gatal. 4. 5 adoram stoned to death. 1. king. 12. 18 adversity and prosperity are of God. job 2. 10. prouer. 3. 33 adultery forbidden. gen. 26. 10. exod. 20, 14. 1. cor. 6. 9 ebr. 13. 4 adultery must be avoided. exod. 20 14. prou. 5. 3. 1. cor. 10. 8. 1. thes. 4. 3 the Adultery of david. 2. sam. 11. and 12 our Advocate toward god the father, jesus christ. 1. iohn 2. 1 ¶ degrees of Affinity. levit. 18 the Affliction and cross of david for his sin. 2. sam. 12. 10 The afflictions of this present time are not worthy, etc. rom. 8. 18 affliction to them, that 〈◊〉 in any other then in god. deut. 31. 17 affliction to them that afflict the faithful. 2. thes. 1. 6 to Afflict the soul for a day, isa. 58. 5 ¶ Agabus the prophet. act. 11. 28 and 21. 10 agag king of the amalekites. 1. sam. 15. 9 agre with thy adversary. mat. 5. 25 agrippa king. act. 25. 13 ¶ Ahab and his wicked doings, from the 16 of. 1. king. unto the 22 ahaziah the son of ahab, and his doings. 1. king. 〈◊〉. 49. 2. king. 1. 2 ahaziah the son of joram, and his doings. 2. king. 8 ahaz king of iudah, an idolater. 2. kings. 16. 11 ahiah the son of Ahitub. 1. sam. 14. 3 ahimaaz. 2. sam. 17. 17 and 18. 19 ahimelech, 1. sam. 21. 1. and 22. 9 ahithophel and his doings. 2. sam. 15. and 16 and 17 aholah and Aholibah. eze. 23. 4 aholiab, an excellent workman. exod. 31. 6 ¶ our Aid of christ. ebr. 4. 14 the Aid of Israel is of GOD, deut. 33. 26 ¶ Alcimus a wicked man, 1. macc. 7. 9 and 9 54 alexander the coppersmith. 2. tim. 4. 14 alexander the son of antiochus epiphanes. 1. mac. 10. 1 alms deeds are pleasant sacrifices. philip. 4. 18 give not thine Alms grudgyngly. 2. cor. 9 7 christ our Altar. ebr. 13. 10 the Altar and the form thereof. exod. 20. 24 the Altars of the gentiles. exod. 34. 13 ¶ Amalekites, exod. 17. 8. nomb. 14. 25 deut, 25. 17. 1. sam. 15. 2 amasa the head of absaloms army, 2. sam. 17. 25, and 20. 4 amaziah king of iudah. 2. king. 14. 1 amaziah the priest of beth-el, Amos 7. 10 ammonites. gen. 19 38. deut. 23. 3. judg. 11, 4. 2. sam. 10 amnon defileth his sister Tamar. 2. sam. 13 amon king of iudah, wicked, 2. king. 2. 19 and 20 amorites. gen. 14. 7. deut, 2. 24 and 20. 17 judg. 1. 34. 1. sam. 7. 4 amos the prophet, amos 1. 1 amram the son of kohath. exod. 6. 28 ¶ io shua killeth the Anakims', josh. 11. 21. judg. 1. 20 ananias and his wife Sapphiras death. act. 5. 10 ananias the chief priest. act. 23. 2 ananias the disciple of christ. act. 9 10 andronicus is slain, 2. mac. 4. 38 the seventy Ancients of the people of israel. nomb. 11. 16 angels and their creation, col. 1. 15 the Angel denieth to be worshipped. revel, 19 10. and 22. 9 the angel guideth the host of Israel. exod. 14. 19 the Angel showeth of Christ's birth. luk. 2. 10 angels keepers of the little one's. mat. 18. 10. Peter's Angel. act. 12. 15 the Angels minister unto christ. mat. 4. 11. they comfort him in the garden, luk. 22. 43 angels the ministers of god, ebr. 1. 7 the three Angels that abraham received into his house. gen. 18. 5. lot also receiveth two, 19 3 to be Angry with thy brother, is damnable, mat. 5. 22 anna the mother of To buy the young. tob. 11. 9 anna the prophetess, luk. 2. 36 annas father in law to Caiaphas. iohn. 18. 13 be ready always to give an Answer of the hope that is in you. 1. pet. 3. 15 antichrist, who? 1. iohn 2. 22. and 4. 3. 2. these, 2. 3 the Antiochians, first that were named christians, act. 11. 26 antiochus epiphanes. 2. macc. 2. 20. and 9, 1 antiochus eupator. 1. mac, 6. 17. 2. mac. 10. 10. and 13. 1 ¶ Apollonius discomfited by ionathan, 1. mac, 10. 82 apolloes a learned man, act. 18. 24 the Apostles afflicted for Christ's sake. act. 4. 3. 5. 18 the Apostles ask who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. mat. 18. 1 the Apostles first sent to the jews. mat. 10. 6 the Apostles shall judge the twelve tribes. mat. 19 28 apostles why they were ordained in the church. 1. cor. 1. cor. 1. 28 god judgeth not according to the appearance. 1. sam. 16. 7 ¶ Aquila and priscilla do herberthe Church. 1. cor. 16. 19 the ruin of the Arabians, Isa. 21. 14 ¶ king Arad slain. nomb. 21. 3 the Aramites. 2. sam. 8. and 10. 2. king. 5. and 6. and 7. and 8 araunáh selieth his threshing floor to david. 2. sam. 24. 24 mamré a city of Arbáh, called also hebrón, gen. 35. 27 aristarchus felo we prisoner with paul, col. 4. 10 the Ark of GOD, the form and use thereof, exod. 25. 10. deut, 10. 3 and 3. 26. josh. 3. 3. 1. same, 4. unto the 7. 2. sa. 15. 24 the Ark of noáh, genes. 6. 14, and 7, 1, 1. pet. 3. 20 the stretched out Arm of god. 1. king 8. 42 arpachshad, his birth and age, gen. 11. 10 and 12 flee Arrogancy, rom. 12. 3 ¶ Asa king of Judah, and his doings. 1. king. 15. 8 asahelioabs brother slain, 2. sam. 2. 23 asaph the brother of hemán, chanter. 1. chro. 6. 39 asher iaakobs son. gene. 30. 13. his blessing and his portion, deut. 33. 24 josh. 19 24 ashima the idol that the men of hamath made in samaria, 2. king, 17. 30 ashtaroth, the idol that the jews worshipped. judge, 2. 3 and 13. 7 paul is forbidden to preach in Asia. act. 16. 6. at length he preacheth there. act. 19 10 Askelon taken by iuda. judg. 1. 18 jesus entereth on an Ass into jerusalem. mat. 21. 7 Asses in use among the israelites, gene. 42. 26. judg. 12. 14 the Ass of Balaam speaketh. nomb. 22. 28 ashur went out of the land of shynor. gen. 10. 11 assuerus king, his doings and his laws in the book of Ester. ¶ Athaliah reigneth over iudah. 2. king. 11. 3 paul reproveth the Athenians, for their superstitions. act. 17. 22 ¶ Azariah reigneth in stead of his father amaziah, and is stricken with a leprosy, 2. king. 15. 1. and 5 azariah the prophe, 2. chron. 15. 1 B Baalperazim, a certain place, 2. sam. 5. 20 baal peor, an idol: the israelites for joining themselves thereunto, are put to death, nom. 25. 3. deut. 4. 3 baanah and rechab kill ishbosheth. 2. sam. 4. 6 baasha, king of Israel, and his doings, 1. king. 15. 16 the destruction of Babel fore spoken, isa. 13 the building of Babel's tower. gene. 11. 4 babes in christ. 1. Cor. 3. 1 against Beblers, ecclesiasti. 20. 5 bachides, captain of king demetrius army, discomfited. 1. mac. 9 68 back biting forbidden. levit. 19 16 ecclesiast. 4. 4. pro. 26. 22. 1. pet. 2. 2 back biting is to be avoided. 1. pet. 2. 1 bago as, the eunuch. iud. 12. 11 balaam, the son of beor. nomb. 22 and 23 and 24. 2. pet. 2. 15. he is slain josh. 13. 22 balak, king of the moabites. nomb. 22. and 24 just Balances. levit. 19 36 one Baptism. ephes. 4. 5 iohn sent to Baptize. ioh. 1. 33 the disciples of Christ Baptize. iohn. 24 christ is baptized, mat. 3. 15 to be baptized in the name of the Father, etc. or of jesus. mat. 28. 19 Act. 2. 38 to be baptized unto christ, is to put on christ. rom. 6. 3. gal. 3. 27 We are baptized unto the death of christ. rom. 6. 3 christ baptized with the holy ghost and with fire. mat. 3. 11. mark. 1. 8. luk. 3. 16. ioh. 1. 16 barrabbas, the murderer, luke, 23. 18. iohn 18. 40 barake and deborah deliver Israel. judg. 4 baruch ieremiahs scribe. ier. 36. 4 barzillai, and his doings. 2. sam. 19 31. 1 king. 2. 7 the Bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord, Deut. 23. 2 ¶ priests are forbidden to shave their heads or Beards. levit. 21. 5 the shaven Beard was a sign of sorrow to the jews. isa. 15. 2 creation of Beasts. gen. 1. 24 paul fought with Beasts at Ephesus. 1. cor. 15. 32 beasts clean and unclean. levit. 11. 2. deut. 14. 4 when thou goest to Bed, think on god's word. deut. 11. 19 behemoth, and his property. job. 40. 10 bela, a city, called also zoar. gene. 14. 2 believe in jesus Christ, and thy sins shall be forgiven. act. 10. 9 to Believe is the gift of God. mat. 13. 11. and 16. 17. iohn. 6. 44 to him that believeth, all things are possible. mar. 9 23 he that believeth in Christ, shall never perish. iohn. 3. 15 belshazzár king of the Babylonians. dan. 5 benaiáh killeth ioab. 1. king. 2. 34 benhadad king of aram, and his doings. 1. king. 15. 18. 2. chro. 16. 2 benjamin. gene. 35. 18 and 43 and 44 and 45. deut. 33. 12 beth-el or luz. gene. 28. 19 judg. 1. 23. 1. sam. 10. 3 Bethlehem, called also eprath, gone 35. 19 mic. 5. 2. luk. 2. 4 bethsaida an unfaithful city. Matt. 11. 21 bethsheba uriahs wife lieth with david. 2. sam. 11. 4 bethshemites are punished for looking into the ark of the LORD. 1. sam. 6. 19 bethuel the Father of rebekah. gene. 22. 23 betholia is delivered from siege. iud. 7 bezaleel an excellent work man, and his doings, exod. 31. 2 and 35. 30 ¶ who Bideth in christ. 1. iohn. 2. 6 how god Bideth in us. 1. iohn. 3. 24 billiah Rachel's maid. genes. 29. 29. and 30. 3 a Bill of divorcement. deut. 24. 1 to Bind and loose. Matth. 16. 19 john. 20. 23 birds created. gene. 1. 29 birds clean and unclean. levi. 11. 13 esau esteemeth not his Birth right. gene. 25. 32 the office of a true Bishop. 1. tim. 3. tit. 1. 5. 1. pet. 5. 2 bishops must be faultless. tit. 1. 7 the Bishop of our souls, jesus christ. 1. pet. 2. 25 bitterness and fierceness to be avoided ephes. 4. 31 ¶ the Blasphemer aught to be stoned to death. levit. 24. 15 blasphemy against the holy ghost. mat. 12. 31. mar. 3. 28 the description of a Blessed man. psal. 1. mat. 5. 3 the Blessed of GOD are called sheep. mat. 25. 33 to Bless god, for to give thanks unto him. gen. 24. 27 blessing, for gift. gene. 33. 11. 2. cor. 9 5 the manner of Blessing the people. nom. 6. 24 and gen. 48. 20 blessing to those that obey and serve the lord. exod. 23. 25. deu. 8. 6. and 11. 27 and 28. 2 lay no stumbling block before the Blind. levit. 19 14 the Blind born for the glory of God. iohn. 9 3 the blind guide. mat. 15. 14 the Blind healed by christ. mat. 9 29 Christ heals the Blind with his spittle Mar. 8. 23 Blindness of heart. Rom. 11. 8. Ephe. 4. 18 The Blood, for the man that is slain josh. 20. 5 By the blood of christ we have remission of sins. Mat. 26. 28. Ebr. 9 14 1. Pet. 1. 2 ¶ john and james called Boanerges by christ, and what that is to say. Mar. 3. 17 Boaz and his doings. Ruth. 2. & 3 & 4 Our Bodies are conse crat unto christ. 1 Cor. 6. 15. they are the temples of the holy ghost. 1. Cor. 6. 19 All the faithful are one Body. Rom. 12. 5 To bring the Body in subjection. 1 Cor. 9 27 The body of christ, the church, Eph. 1. 23 Our Bodies are earthen vessels. 2. Cor. 4 7, & 5. 1 To be in the Book of life. Philip. 4. 3. & and to be raised out of it. Exod. 32. 32 The Books of curious arts are burned Act. 19 19 josiah commands to save the prophets Bones. 2. King. 23. 18 He that is Born of god, sinneth not. 1 john. 3. 9 They that are Born of god. john. 1. 13 1. john. 5. 1 Change not the ancient Bounds. Deut. 19 14. 27. 17. Prou. 22. 28. 23. 10 The Bow in the cloud. Gen. 9 14 ¶ Man liveth not only by Bread. Deut. 8. 3 We are all one Bread. 1. Cor. 10. 17 Christ, the living, Bread. joh. 6. 51 The feast of unleavened Bread. Exo. 23 14. & 34. 18 The breaking of Bread. Act. 2. 46 The show Bread. levit. 24. 5 Bread comforteth the heart. Gen. 18. 5 jud. 19 〈◊〉. Psal. 104. 15 Commune Bread, hallowed Bread. 1. Sam 21. 4 To eat Bread in the sweat of the brows Gen. 3. 19 jaak ob desireth only Bread to eat, and clotheses to put on. Gen. 28. 20 Breaking of Bread. Act. 2. 42 Whom jaakob calleth his Brethren. Gen. 29. 4 Christ ashameth not to call us Brethren. Ebr. 2. 11 The Brethren or cousins of Christ believe not in him. joh. 7. 5 brotherly love. Rom. 12. 10 ¶ Buggers shall not possess the kingdom of heaven. 1. Cor. 6. 9 1. Tim. 1. 16 Every one shall bear his own Burden Gal. 6. 5 We must bear one another's Burden. Gal. 6. 2 Burned offerings. levit. 6. 12 The fiery bush. Exod. 3. 2 The faithful are gods Building. 1. Cor. 3. 9 To Build upon christ gold, silver. etc. 1. Cor. 3. 12 C Caiaphas' and his doings. Mat. 26. 57 joh. 11. 49 Ten cauldrons for the temple. 1. King. 7. 38 Caleb and his doings. Nomb. 13. 7. & 14. 6. josh. 14. 6 The golden Calf. Exod. 32. It is ground into powder. 32. 20 Many Called, and few choose. Mat. 20 16. Rom. 9 6 Christ is come to Call sinners. Mat. 9 13 Love them that Call upon the Lord with pure heart. 2. Tim. 2. 22 The golden Calves of jeroboam. 1. King 12. 28 Canaan is accursed. Gen. 9 25 Canaan, a fat, land, flowing with milk and honey. Exod. 3. 8 The land of Canaan is the holy habitation of God. Exo. 15. 13. promised to Abraham. Gen. 12. 7 The sons 〈◊〉 Canaan, of whom descended the Canaanites. Gen. 10. 15 The 〈◊〉 discomfited by the tribe of judah. judg. 1. 4 The Canaanite 〈◊〉 the Israelites Nomb. 14. 45 The Canaanites, that remained, were as thorns to Israel. judg. 2. 3 The Canaanitish woman. Mat. 15. 22 The Candlestick and fashion thereof Exod. 25. 31 & 37. 17. & 40. 24 〈◊〉 unbeieving city. Mat. 11. 23 The Caphtorims destroyed the avims. Deut. 2. 23 The Captivity of the Kings of judah fore spoken. 2. King. 20. jerem. 16. 13 and 20. 4 The Cares of this world do choke up The word. Mar. 4. 19 Cartes of iron in use among the Canaanites. judg. 1. 19 & 4. 3 God Carried the children of Israel upon eagles wings. Exod. 19 4 ¶ Cendebeus, captain of the sea coast. 1. Macc. 15. 38 The Centurion and his faith. Mat. 8. 5 God rejecteth the jewish Ceremonies Isa. 1. 11. & 66. Ebr. 10. 5 The decree of Augustus Cesar. Luk. 2. 1 ¶ Chamois. Deut. 14. 5 Eliiah, the Chariot of Israel. 2. King. 2. 12 To make himself Chaste for the kingdom of heaven. Mat. 19 12 Blessed is the man that god Chastiseth. job. 5. 17 Chastise thy child betime. Prou. 13. 24. 19 18. & 22. 16 Chastity is the gift of god. Wis. 8. 21 Chemosh the abomination of moab. 1. King. 11. 7 The Cherubims keep the way of the tre of life. Gen. 3. 24 Offend not little Children. Mat. 18. 6 The rod of correction for Children. Prou. 22. 15. Ecclesiasti. 30. 13 The Angels of little Children. Mat. 11. 10 Childrenas concerning maliciousness, and not in understanding. 1. Cor. 14. 20 Children brought to Christ. Matth. 19 13. Christ receiveth the Child into his arms. Mar. 9 36 We are the Children of god by faith. Gal. 3. 26 children's obedience to their parents. Ephes. 6. 1 Chorazin, a city that Christ proveth for her unbelief. Mat. 11. 21 Paul, a Choose vessel. Act. 9 15 Christ conceived. Luk. 1. 35. Isborne Luk. 2. 7. is circumcised. Luk. 2. 21. is baptised. Mat. 3. 15. sent to preach liberty to the captives. Isa. 61. Luk. 2. 31. and 4. 43. and 5. 52. he speaketh the words of God. john. 3. 34. he preacheth that the kingdom of the Messiah is at hand, and exhorteth to repentance, and to believe the Gospel. 〈◊〉. 4. 17. & 9 35. he is hungry. Mat. 4. 2. he is weary. joh. 4. 6. he is poor. Mat. 8. 20. he entereth into jerusalem riding upon an ass. Mat. 21. 7. he is sold by judas. Mat. 26. 14. he is buffeted. Mat. 26. 67. he is delivered to be crucified. Mat. 27. 26. He prayeth for then that persecute him. Luk. 23. 34. he yieldeth up the ghost. Mat. 27. 50. His resurrection. Mat. 28. He is carried up into heaven. Mark. 16. 19 Luk. 24. 51 The coming of Christ fore spoken. Non. 24. 17. Isa. 40. 10 Christ, God eternal. john. 1 Christ greater than David. Matth. 22. 44 Christ promised to Adam. Gen. 3. 〈◊〉. to Abraham. Gen. 12. 3 Christ sent of god. john. 8. 42 Christ sent to save the jews Matth. 15. 24 Christ without sin. 1. Pet. 2. 22 False Christ's and false Prophets do great miracles. Mat. 24. 5. 24 Christian so named first in Antiochia. Act. 11. 26. Christians are free. 1. Pet. 2. 16. john. 8. 32 Christians hated of the world. Matth 10. 22. Luk. 21. 17 The Church is the house of god. 1. Tim. 3. 15 The Church of god is not contentious. 1. Cor. 11. 16 ¶ The Apostles forbidden the gentiles to be Circumcised. Act. 15. 28 Circumcise the foresk inn of the heart Deut. 10. 16. & 30. 6. Rom. 2. 29. Colos. 2. 11. Paul Circumciseth timothy. Act. 16. 3 God Circumciseth our hearts, and why Deut. 30. 6 Abraham commanded to Circumcise his family. Gen. 17. 9 Circumcision and uncircumcision are nothing. 1. Cor. 7. 19 Circumcision is servitude. Gal. 2. 4 The second Circuncision under ioshua. josh. 5. 2 We have no continuing City here. ebr. 13. 14 ¶ None Clean before god. job. 25. 4 Cleopatra the daughter of Ptolomeus. 1. Macc. 10. 57 The cloud filleth the house of the lord 1. King. 8. 10 The renting of the Clotheses a sign of greatheavines. josh. 7. 6. Matt. 26. 65. 2. Sam. 1. 11 ¶ To heap Coles upon the head of his enemy. Rom. 12. 20 One aught to Comfort another. 1. Thes. 4. 18. & 5. 14 The Comforter is promised. joh. 14. 16 & 15. 26 & 16. 7 The 〈◊〉 Commandments. Deut. 5. 7 Teach thy child the commandments of God. Deut. 6. 7 Commandments of men, being contrary to gods, are not to be received. Tit. 1. 14 The coming of Christ in the day of judgement. Matth. 24. 30. 2. Pet. 3. 10. Isa. 3. 14. & 13. 9 The Coming of christ with his Angels. Mat. 16. 27 The Coming of the Lord Malac. 4. 1 Isa. 35. 4. & 62. 11 The Commune use of goods in the primative Church. Act. 2. 44 The word Concubine for wife. judg. 19 2 Ashame not to Confess christ. 2. Tim. 1. 8 To Confess god, for, to praise him, is often times in the Psalms. To Confess that jesus is Christ, is the gift of God. Mat. 16. 17 Remission to them that Confess their sins. 1. john. 1. 9 Moses Confesseth to God the sin of the people. Exod. 32. 31 Confession of sins commanded to the priests of the jews. levit. 16. 21. Confession of thy sins to God. 1. King. 8. 47. Psal. 32. 5 Cursed is he that hath his Confidence in man. jere. 17. 5 God is not the author of Confusion, but of peace. 1. Cor. 14. 33 Who aught to be excluded out of the Congregation of the Lord Deut. 23. 1 The Conscience of the wicked is always fearful. Prou. 28. 1 Christ the Consolation of Israel. Luk. 2. 25 The good Conversation of christians. Phil. 1. 27. & 3. 17 The 〈◊〉 of saints should provoke us to follow their faith. Ebr. 13. 7 Contemners of the word of god shallbe punished. 1. Sam. 2. 30. Isa. 28. 14 Cornelius the captain. Act. 10. 1. brotherly correction. prover. 27. 5. Mat. 18. 15 They that refuse correction, are threatened of God. levit. 26. 22 The Correction of the Lord Ebr. 12. 5. It is permitted to Correct thy brother: but to hate him, is forhidden. levit. 19 17 Circumcision the Covenant of God. Gen. 17. 13 The Covenant of god with noah. Gen. 9 11 Covetousness is idolatry. Col. 3. 5 Covetousness is insatiable. Pro. 27. 20 Covetousness the root of all evil. 1. Tim. 6. 10 Covetousness to be avoided Pro. 15. 16. Isa. 3. 12. jere. 8. 10. Ephes. 5. 3 Be of good Courage in affliction. joh. 16. 33 The Counsels of god are unsearchable Rom. 11. 33 The Israelites ask Counsel of god in their affairs. judg. 1. 1. & 20. 18. 23. 1. Sam. 10. 22. and herein they use the help of the Prophets. 1. Sam. 9 9 2. King. 22. 13 God breaketh the Counsels of the heathen. Psal. 33. 10 courteousness required in christians. Ephes. 4. 32. 1. Cor. 13. 4 Zealous phinehas killeth Cozbi the midianitish harlot. Nomb. 25. 15 ¶ Allthings Created by christ. coloss. 1. 16 The Creation of man. Gen. 1. 27 God is our Creator. Deut. 32. 18 The gospel hath been preached to every Creature. colos. 1. 6 Every Creature of god is good. 1. Tim. 4. 4 The Creature is subject to vanity. Rom. 8. 20 God useth his Creatures according to his pleasure. Isa. 45. 9 We are new Creatures by faith in christ 2. cor. 5. 17. Gal. 6. 15 They of Creta, lyers. Tit. 1. 12 The faith of Crispus, and his whole house. Act. 18. 8 Take thy Crosse. Mat. 10. 38. & 16. 24 Paul rejoiced in the Cross of jesus christ. Gal. 6. 14. The Crown of righteousness. 2. tim. 4. 8 The Crown of thorns. Mat. 27. 29 Who Crucify the flesh, and the lusts thereof. Gal. 5. 24 ¶ The Cup and bread that we receive in remembrance of christ. 1. cor. 10. 16 The Cup, for death and cross. Mat. 20. 22 Cursed is he that fulfilleth not the law. Gal. 3. 10 Cursed is he that hangs on the tre. Deut. 21. 23 The Curtains of the tabernacle. Exo. 26. 5. & 36. 8 Old Custom can not be forgotten. Prou. 22. 6 ¶ Cyrus King of persia, and his doings. Isa. 44. 28. & 45. 1. Ezr. 1. 1 D DAgon the God of the philistines. 1. Sam. 5. 2 Damar is believeth in christ. Act. 17. 34 The Damned are called goats. Matth. 25. 32 Daniels doings from the first chapter of his book to the. 14 Dan the son of jaakob. Gen. 30. 6. & 49. 16. Deut. 33. 22. josh. 19 40 The deeds of Darkness. Rom. 13. 12 Darius' doings. dan. 5. 31. & 6. 14. Ezr. 6. 1 Dathan for his rebellion is consumed with fire. Nomb. 16 David danceth before the Lord 2. Sam. 6. 14 David deceived saul. 1. Sam. 20. 5. he deceived King a chish. 1. Sam. 27. 10 David despiseth the commandment of the Lord in committing adultery 2. Sam. 12. 9 David doth not punish the cursed spaking of shimey. 2. Sam. 16. 10 David lamenteth his son amnon. 2. Sam. 13. 31 David of necessity eateth the show loaves. 1. Sam. 21. 6. Mat. 12. 3 David of what stock he came. Ruth. 4. 17 David's doings from the 13. Of the. 1. Sam. to the. 2. of. 1. King. David slew a lion. 1. Sam. 17. 34 David up right before the Lord 1. king 14. 8. & 15. 3 Not difference of Days among the faithful. Rom. 14. 5 ¶ Debate and strife are works of darkness. Rom. 13. 12. 1. Corint. 1. 10. and 11. 16. Debir, a city. josh. 10. 3 & 15. 15 what is required in Deacons. 1. Ti. 3. 8. Deacons ordained in the church by the apostles. Act. 6. 5 we must not exceed measure in lamenting the Dead. 1. Thess. 4. 13 Saul seeketh to the Dead. 1. Sam. 28. 11. Seek not to the Dead for aniething. Deut. 18. 11. Luk. 16. 〈◊〉 The Dead shall hear the voice of the son of God, & shall live. joh. 5. 25 Christ fore speaketh his own Death Matth. 16. 21 Death swallowed up into victory. 1 Cor. 15. 54 The second Death. Revel. 20. 14 Death cometh through disobedience. Deut. 30. 17 The day of Death uncertain. Luke. 12. 40. Curse not the Deaf. levit. 19 14 Christ heals the Deaf. Mar. 7. 32 Of Deborah and of barak. judg. 5. 1 Deborah, rebekahs nurse dieth. gen. 35. 8. Deborah the wife of lapidoth. judg. 4. 4. Deceive not thy brother. levit. 19 14 God will reward every one according to his Dedes. Matth. 16. 27 Delilah betrayeth samson. judg. 16. Demetrius, seleucus son, & his doings 1. Macc. 7. 1. unto the 14. of the. 2. book. If we Deny Christ, he will deny us, 2. Tim. 2. 12 The assurance of the Desperate. Ezek. 33. 10 Dettes not demanded before the year of redome. Deut. 15. 2. Christ heals two possessed of Devils Matth. 8. 28 & 12. 22 the Devil confesseth that he knoweth Christ and paul. Mark. 1. 24. Luk. 4. 34. Act. 19 15 The Devil is a murderer. john. 8. 44 The Devil prince of this world. Ephes. 2. 2. john. 12. 31. Colos. 2. 15. The accuser of the faithful. Revel. 12. 10. Our adversary and enemy. 1. Peter. 5. 8. Ephes. 6. 12 Devils driven out by fasting and prayer. Mat. 17. 21 The Devil seduceth the woman, and is therefore cursed. Gen. 3. the King is bound to read the book of Deuteronomie, and why. Deutero. 17. 19 Deuteronomie is commanded to be read to women and children. Deut. 31. 12 Deuteronomie is delivered to the levites and elders. Deut. 31. 9 josiah read the book of Deuteronomie to the people. 2. King. 23. 2 ¶ The Diligence of ministers. 27. 23 Dinah, the daughter of iaakob, ravished Gen. 34. 2 Dionysius an areopagite believeth in Christ. Acts. 17. 34 Diotrephes reproved for his arrogancy. 3. john. 9 seventy Disciples sent to preach. Luk. 10. 1. The Disciples wherein they may be known iohn. 8. 31 & 13. 35 Diseases are the fruits of sin: john. 5. 14. In Diseases God aught to be sought unto 2. King. 1. 16 Disguising raiment is forbidden both to man and woman. Deut. 22. 5. How God hateth Disobedience. 1. Sam. 15. 23 The Disobedient stricken with madness, and blindness. Deut. 28. 28 The man that Disobeyeth the judge, shall dye. Deut. 17. 12 He that Disobeyeth God, is subject to many curses. Deut. 28. 15 Against Divorcement. 1. Cor. 7. 10 Divination forbidden. levit. 20. 27. Deut. 18. 10. Isa. 8. 19 He or she that hath the spirit of divination, aught to be stoned to death. levit. 20. 27 ¶ Sound Doctrine. tit. 2. 8 Not Doctrine, but Christ's aught to be received. 2. john. 10. Coloss. 2. 8 Doctrines of devils. 1. Tim. 4. 1. Doeg disclosed david to saul. 1. Samuel. 22. 9 Give not holy things to Dogs. Matth. 7. 6 The Dog is returned to his womit. 2. Pet. 2. 22 Damage, that one doth to another. Exode. 22. 4 The Domme is healed. Mat. 9 32 The dove 〈◊〉 out of the 〈◊〉. Genese. 8. 8. ¶ The Dragon, the old serpent. Revel. 20. 2. By Dreams God speaketh to the prophets. Nomb. 12. 6 Spiritual Drink. 1. Cor. 10. 4 the Dropsy is healed. Luk. 14. 2 the evils that come of Drunkenness. prover. 23. 29 Christ was sclandered to be a drunkard. Matth. 11. 19 the Apostles also, Acts. 2. 13 Drunkenness to be avoided, even of kings Prou. 31. 4. Luk. 21. 34. Ephes. 5. 18. ¶ Man is Dust. Gen. 3. 19 the Dust of the feet shaken of against whom. Mat. 10. 14 ¶ Many Dwelling places in the house of God. joh. 14. 2 ¶ Paul desireth to Die. Philip. 1. 23 Christ prayeth, not to Die. Matth. 27. 39 Christ desireth to Die for us. Luke. 〈◊〉. 50. It is ordained for all to die once. Ebre. 9 27. Christ Died for our sins. Rom. 4. 25 E THe Earth is cursed for adam transgression. Gen. 3. 17 The Earth is corrupt. Gen. 6. 11 Man shall return to the Earth. Gene. 3 19 To Eat the flesh of Christ. joh. 6. 51. 63. ¶ Ebed-melech the black more. jer. 38. 7 Eber and his sons. Gen. 10. 25 ¶ Esau, why he is called Edom. Gen. 25. 30 Edom denieth passage to Israel. Nomb. 20. 14 Edom rebelleth from under iudah. 2. King. 8. 29 ¶ The Egyptians eat not with the ebrewes. Gene. 43. 32. of them look in Exod. 11. and 12. Deut. 23. 7. jere. 46. 2. Ezek. 32. 12 Egypt the iron furnace. Deuteronome. 4. 20 ¶ Ehud a judge in israel. judg. 3. 15 ¶ The Ekronites and their doings. 1. Sam. 5. 10 ¶ What conditions the Elders aught to have. Tit. 2. 2 〈◊〉 the son of aaron. Exode. 6. 25 josh. 24. 33 Gods purpose is by his Election. Rom. 9 11 Election of grace. Rom. 11. 5 make your calling and Election sure. 2. Pet. 1. 10 As touching the Election they are loved for the father's sakes. Rommains. 11. 28. The Elect have obtained that israel obtained not. Rom. 11. 7 We know that you are Elect of God. 1. Thess. 1. 4. Election lieth in god and not in us. Rome 9 11 and 16. the Elect are few in number. Matth. 7 14. Elected before the foundation of the world. Ephes. 1. 4 the elect of God can not be condemned Rom. 8. 34 the Elect were choose before the funda tions of the world. Ephes. 1. 4. 1. Pet. 1. 2 Eli the priest and his doings. 1. Sam. 1. & 2 & 3. & 4. Eliakim, called also jehoiakim. 2. King. 23. 34 Elias and Eliseus. Luk. 4125. 27 Eliiah the prophet and his doings. 1. King. 17 unto the 2. King. 2 Elimelech and his wife naomi. Ruth. 1. 2 Elisabetzacharies' wife. Luk. 1. 5. Elisha bald. 2. King. 2. 23. Elisha doth good for evil. 2. King. 6. 22. Elisha, his life and his doings. 1. King. 19 unto the 2. King. 13 Elisha is called from the plough to prophecy. 1. King. 19 19 Elisheba aarons wife. Exod. 6. 23 Elon a judge in israel. judg. 12. 12 Ely mass the sorcerer withstanding pauls preaching. Act. 13. 8 ¶ Emmanuel. Mat. 1. 23 ¶ Take from among you al. Euchanters Deut. 18. 11 Enchanters and south sayers driven out of Israel by saul. 1. Sam. 28. 3 The End of all things is at hand. Peter. 4. 7 He that Endureth to the end, shallbe saved. Mat. 24. 13. 2. Thess. 3. 13 Aeneas healed by the means of peter. Act. 9 33 jove thy Enemies. Mat. 5. 44. proverb. 25. 21 Christ prayeth for his Enemies. Luk. 23. 34 〈◊〉 the son of sheth. Gen. 4. 26 flee Envy. Gal. 5. 26. 1. Pet, 2. 1. envious persons. Prou. 23. 6 ¶ Ephesians worshipped diana. Acts. 19 35. Ephraim and his doings. Gen. 41. 52. and 48. 5. 49 The Ephraimites rise up against gideon judg. 8. 1 The Epicures dispute with Paul. Acts. 17. 18 Paul's Epistles hard to be understand. 2. Pet. 3. 16. ¶ The Ernest of the spirit in our hearts. 2. Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. ¶ 〈◊〉 reigneth after saneherib. 2. King. 19 37 Esau and his doings. Genese 25 unto the 36. Who are to be Eschewed. 2. Tim. 3. 5 Ester and her doings. Ester 2. and 4. and 5. and 7. ¶ Hate that that is Evil. Rom. 12. 9 Recompense not Evil for evil. Rom. 12. 17. God turneth the Evil into good Genes. 50. 20. Rom. 8. 28 Do not company with Evil men. Prou. 24. 1. We are Evil of nature. Mat. 7. 11. Genes. 6. 5. an Eunuch, candaces chief governor, believeth in jesus Christ. Acts. 8. 17. Eutychus restored to life. Acts. 20. 10 ¶ He that Exalteth himself, shallbe brought low. luk. 18. 14 Examine all things. 1. Thess. 5. 21 Examine thyself before thou come to the supper of the Lord 1. Corinth. 11. 28 Excommunicate those that love not jesus Christ. 1. Cor. 16. 22 The Excommunication that paul used. 1. Cor. 5. 5 Exorcists, hurt by the evil spirit. Act. 19 13 Experience bringeth hope. Rom. 5. 4. ¶ The good Eye, Mat. 6. 22. Eye for Eye. Exod. 21. 24. Mat. 5. 38 F Old wives Fables. 1. Tim. 4. 7. every one aught to prove his Faith 2. Cor. 13. 5 Continuance in Faith. Coloss. 1. 23 The shield of Faith. Ephes. 6. 16 Christ prayeth for Peter's Faith. Luk. 22 32. The definition of Faith. Ebr. 11. 1 Faith cometh by hearing. Rom. 10. 17 The apostles pray to have their Faith increased. Luk. 17. 5. Faith in God by Christ. 1. Pet. 1. 21. Mat. 12. 21 Faith joined with charity. 1. Tim. 1. 5 Faith is the gift of God. Philip. 1. 29 2. Pet. 1. 3 The end of Faith is the salvation of our souls. 1. Pet. 1. 9 The Faith of Abraham. Gen. 15. 6 & 24. 7 The Faith of the fathers. Ebr. 11. By Faith the spirit is received. Galat. 3. 2. By Faith the hearts are purified. Acts. 15 9 john. 15. 3 By Faith we resist the devil. 1. Pet. 5. 9 Faith without works is dead. James. 2. 17. The Faithful are the children of Abraham. Rom. 9 8. the Faithful shall not come into condemn nation. john. 5. 24 To Fall into the hands of the living God Ebr. 12. 31 To Fall upon the face. Gen. 17. 17. Ruth. 2. 10. A great Famine in samaria. 1. 〈◊〉. 18. 2. 2. King. 6. 25 The Famine of god's word fore spoken Amos. 8. 11 Moses Fasteth forty days and forty nights. Exod. 34. 28. Christ like wise. Matth. 4. 2 feigned Fasting. Isa. 58. 3. Zech. 7. 5. Matth. 6. 16. The father of Christ is our Father. john. 20. 17. He that knoweth Christ, knoweth the Father. john. 14. 7 Honour thy Father and mother. Mat. 15. 4. Mar. 7. 10 Fathers are charged to teach their children the law of God. Deut. 11. 19 He that beateth his Father, or mother, shall die the death. Exod. 21, 15. Prou. 20. 20 God doth right unto the Fatherless. Deut. 10. 18 The Fatherless. Deut. 14. 29 & 24, 19 and 26. 12 & 〈◊〉. 19 ¶ The Fearful must absent themselves from war. Deut. 20. 8 Learn to Fear God. Deut. 14. 23 The Fear of God is true wisdom. job. 28. 28. The worthiest places at Feasts. Matth. 23. 6 Feasts made at shepeshearings. 2. Samu. 13. 23. ¶ God teacheth to Fight. 2. Sam. 22. 35 The Finger of God, for his power. Exo. 8. 19 The First born in the land of egypt die Exod. 11. 4 of First fruits. Exod. 22. 29 The First fruits pertained to the high priests. Nomb. 5. 9 fish clean and unclean. levit. 11. 9 ¶ Paul never used Flattery. 1. Thessallo. 2. 5. slay in time of persecution. Mat. 10. 〈◊〉 the deeds of the Flesh. Gal. 5. 17 Man is but Flesh. Genes. 6. 3 To be in the Flesh, for, to live according to the Flesh. Rom. 7. 5 Flesh and blood, that is, whatsoever is in man Matth. 16. 17 The wisdom of the Flesh is death. Rom. 7. 24. & 8. 6 Flesh lusteth against the spirit. Gal. 5. 17. the Flesh of Christ eaten by faith. john. 6. 54. The care of the Flesh aught to be rejected. Rom. 13. 14 To eat the Flesh with the blood is forbidden. Gen. 9 4 Be careful over your Flocks. Proverb. 27. 23. noahs Flood. Gen. 6. & 7 & 8. The cause of the universal Flood. Gen. 6. 5. An offering of Flower. levit. 2. 1. ¶ By the Fold is understand the church john. 10. 16 A Rod belongeth to the Fools back. Prou. 26. 3. for bear one another. Ephe. 4. 2. Christ delivered by the determinant counsel and Foreknowledge of God Act. 2. 23. We are elect according to the Before knowledge of God. 1. Pet. 1. 2 Our Forerunner, christ. Ebr. 6. 20 How often thou oughtest to Forgive thy brother. Mat. 18. 21 Fornication aught not to be named among us. Ephes. 5. 3 fornicators shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 1. Cor. 6. 9 Forsake thy father & mother for christs sake. Mat. 19 29 Forsake thyself. Mat. 16. 24 Fools. Prou. 12. unto. 18 The Foxes of samson. judg. 15. 4 ¶ Man's Fragility. Isa. 40. 6 The tre is known by the fruit. Mat. 7. 18. ¶ woe to them that be Ful. Luk. 6. 〈◊〉 ¶ The pillar of Fire. Exod. 40. 38 Christ is come to put Fire, on the earth Luk. 12. 41 Everlasting Fire prepared for the devil. Mat. 25. 41 A law touching the Fire that consumeth the corn. Exod. 22. 6 The Fiery law. Deut. 33. 2 G GAal ebeds son, and his doings. judg. 9 26 Gad the prophet. 1. Sam. 22. 5. 2. Sam. 24. 11. Gad the son of jaakob. Gen. 30. 11. & 49. 19 josh. 22 The counsel of Gamaliel. Act. 5. 35 The Garment made of linen and woollen forbidden. Deut. 22. 11 Aaron's Garments. Exod. 28 The straight Gate leadeth to life. Matth. 7. 13 judgement done in the Gates of the city. Deut. 22, 15 Gatherings for the saints. 1. Cor. 16. 1 ¶ Gedaliah is slain. 2. King. 25. 25 The Gelded shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord Deut. 23. 1 Gentleness is praise worthy. Prou. 16. 21 Ephes. 4. 2 Election of the Gentiles. Psal. 2. 8, and 18, 47 Israel is forbidden to be at peace with the Gentiles. Deut. 7. 2 The conversion of the Gentiles. Isa. 2. 2. Act. 11. 17. & 14. 27 The holy ghost fallen upon the Gentiles. Act. 10. 44 The vocation of the Gentiles by preaching. Isa. 66. 18 The conversation of the Gentiles, before they knew the truth. Ephes. 2. 1 Christ calleth the Gentiles, dogs. Mat. 15. 26 God for a time suffered the Gentiles to walk in their own ways. Act. 14. 16 ¶ The men of Gibeah and their wickedness. josh. 19 22 Gideon and his doings. judg. 6. & 7. & 8 The trial that Gideon took of his soldiers, & how many they were. judg. 7. 5 God measureth the Gift according to the heart. Mar. 12. 44 Salvation is the Gift of god. Ephes. 2. 8. The Gift of God is not bought with money. Act. 8. 20 Gebazi received Gifts of naaman. 2. King. 5. 27 The Gifts of the holy ghost are divers. 1. Cor. 12. 4 To be Girded with verity. Ephes. 6. 14 Give and it shallbe given unto you. Luk. 6. 38 It is a blessed thing to Give rather than to receive. Act. 20. 35 God loveth a cheerful Giver. 2. Cor. 9 7 ¶ The desire of vain glory. Gal. 5. 26 Man aught not to Glory in himself. 1. Cor. 4. 7. But in the knowledge of God. jerem. 9 23 Gluttons and drunkards are to be avoided. Prou. 23. 20 gluttony. Rom. 13. 13 ¶ The Goat charged with all the iniquities of the people. Levi. 16. 22. The people require new God. Exod. 32. 23 God is almighty. Gen. 17. 1. & 35. 11 God is a spirit. joh. 4. 24 God is every where and seethe all things jerem. 23. 23 God is immortal. 1. Tim. 1. 17 & 6. 16 God is invisible. Exod. 33. 20. john. 1. 18. moses saw him, and how. Exod. 24 10. so did iaak ob. Gen. 32. 30 The living God is the God of Israel. Exod. 29. 45. levit. 26. 13. 2. Cor. 6. 16 God is with thee, a kind of salutation. judg. 6. 12. Ruth. 2. 4 There is but one God to the faithful. 1. Cor. 8. 6 The Gods that are made with man's hand, cannot save themselves. Bar. 6. 14 Gog and his fall. Ezek. 38 & 39 Going out of Egypt. Exod. 12. 37. Goliath slain by David. 1. Sam. 17. Gomorrah consumed with fire from heaven. Gen. 19 24 Follow that that is Good. Rom. 12. 9 not Goodness dwelleth in our flesh. Rom. 7. 18. Thou that art taught, minister to thy teacher in all Good things. Gal. 6. 6. Cor. 9 14 Do God without fainting. Gal. 6. 9 even to thy enemies. Luk. 6. 35 The definition of the Gospel. Rom. 1. 16 The sum of the Gospel. Ephes. 1. 7. Christ preacheth the Gospel. Mar. 1. 14. The Gospelis the word of the eternal God. 1. Peter. 1. 23. it is the word of truth. Ephes. 1. 13 The end of them that obey not the Gospel of God. 2. The ssalon. 2. 10. 1. Peter. 4. 17. The Gospel of john why it is written. john. 20. 30 The Gospel aught to be preached to all creatures. Mar. 16. 15 Blasphemy against the holy Gost. Mat. 12. 31 The graces and gifts of the holy Ghost are divers. 1. Cor. 12. 4 The holy Ghost is sent. Act. 2. 2 The holy Ghost promised to the apostles Luk. 24. 49. john. 14. 16. act. 1. 8 God giveth the holy Ghost to them that desire him. Luk. 11. 13 To Go unto his fathers, for, to dye. Gen. 15. 15 ¶ Trough Grace we are saved. Ephesi. 2. 5. The Grain of corn that falls or the ground. john. 12. 24 Eat of thy neighbour's Grapes, but bear none away. Deut. 23. 24 The Greeks seek for wisdom. 1. Cori. 1. 22 Grieve not the holy spirit of God. Ephe 4. 30. ¶ Giants. Gen. 6. 4 Giants in the land of canaan. Nom. 13. 34 H HAbacuc feedeth daniel, read the story of bell. Habel murdered by his brother. Gene. 4. 8. Ebr. 11. 4. Mat. 23. 35 Hadad salomons enemy. 1. King. 11. 14 Haggai the prophet. Ezr. 5. 1 Hagar sara is maid. Gen. 16. & 21. Ham mocketh his father noah. Genese. 9 22. Haman is hanged. Ester. 8. 9 10 Hannah the wife of elkanah & mother of samuel. 1. Sam. 1 & 2. Hananiah the false prophet. jer. 28. 1 Commune Hands. Mark. 7. 2 The laying on of Hands. Acts. 19 6. 1. Tim. 4. 14. Christ sitteth at table with un washen Hands. luk. 11. 38 None can escape the Hand of God. Amos. 9 2. Deut. 32. 39 Christ by laying on of Hands heals the sick. Luk. 4. 40 To stretch the Hands out towards heaven. 1. King. 8. 22. Exod. 9 22. & 17. 11 The man's Hand, that was dried up, is healed. Mat. 12. 10 Christ layeth his Hands upon the infants Mat. 19 15 Hannah nursed her child. 1. Sam. 1. 23 Of Hanun king of the ammonites, and of the ill entreaty of davids servants. 2. Sam. 10, 4 Haran the son of terah, Gen, 11, 27 Haraphah of the stock of giants, 2 sam. 21. 16 god whom he will, he maketh Hard hearted. Rom. 9 18 nothing is Hard to god. gen. 18. 14 the Harvest. levit. 19 9 the Harvest of the faithful. mat. 937 ioh. 4. 35 Hazael king over aram. 1. King. 19 15. unto the 2. king. 13 ¶ The Head of the church, christ. ephes. 4. 15 Hear christ. deut. 18. 18. mat. 17. 5 Singleness of Heart. 2. Cor. 1. 12. 1. Pet. 1. 22 Vncircuncised Hearts. 〈◊〉. 9 26. Deut. 10. 16. out of the which come evil thoughts. Mat. 15. 19 The lord seethe the Heart of man. 1. sam. 16. 7. Rom. 8. 27 The Heart of man is wicked. Gen. 6. 5 Deut. 29. 19 God laws written in the Hearts of the faithful. Ebr. 8. 10 The good Heart speaketh good things Mat. 12. 35 The creation of Heaven. Gen. 1. 6 New Heavens and new earth. 2. pet. 3. 13 The Heaven shut up because of god's wrath. Deut. 11. 17 Hebron, a city. Gen. 35. 27 It is comely for a woman to have long here. 1. Cor. 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 Not an 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall perish, that suffer for 〈◊〉. Luk. 21. 18 Our Heeres be numbered. Mat. 10. 30 Christ the Heir of all things. Ebr. 1. 2 A description of Hel. Isa. 30. 33 Heman the singer. 1. Chron. 6. 33 Henoch the first city. Gen. 4. 17 Henoch the son of kain. Gen. 4. 17 Henoch taken up. Gen. 5. 24 Herbs created. Gen. 1. 11 There must be Heresies, and why. 1. Cor. 11. 19 Heresies are deeds of the flesh. Gal. 5. 19 Heretics must be avoided. Tit. 3. 10 The Heritage of him that died without man-child. Nom. 27. 8 God, the Heritage of the levites. Deut. 18. 2 An Heritage reserved for us in heaven. Matth. 25. 34. Gal. 3. 17. Tit. 3. 7. 1. Pet. 1. 3 Christ calleth Herode a fox. Luk. 13. 32 Herode killest the infants. Mat. 2. 16 The day of Herodes nativity. Mar. 6. 21 Herodes opinion of Christ. Mat. 14. 2 Hezekiah king of iudah, and his doings. 2. King. 18 and 19 and 20. Isa. 36 Unto the. 39 ¶ The river Hiddekel. Gen. 2. 14 Give the workman his Hier. levit. 19 13. Deut. 24. 14 Hiram the king of tire and his doings. 2. Sam. 5. 11. and hiram the cunning workman. 1. King. 7. 13 God commands the Hittites to be destroyed utterly. Deut. 20. 17 ¶ Honey in the lion's body. judg. 14. 8 Honour all men. 1. Pet. 2. 17 Give Honour to thy wife, as to the weaker vessel. 1. Pet. 3. 7 Give Honour, to whom you own honour Rom. 13. 7 We are saved by Hope. Rom. 8. 24 Hope maketh not ashamed. Rom. 5, 5 Hophni the son of eli. 1. Sam. 2. 34. & 4. 4 Horeb a mountain, called also sinai. Deut. 1. 2 God is the Horn of our salvation. 2 Sam. 22. 3 Horims chased out by the sons of esau. Deut. 2. 12 The number of salomons Horses. 1. King. 4. 26. 2. Chron. 9 25 Abraham and lots Hospitality. Gen. 18 2 & 19 2 Use Hospitality. Rom. 12. 13. 2. Ebr. 13. 2 1. Pet. 4. 9 Of Husbands. 1. Cor. 7. 11. Ephes. 5. 22 The body of man is called an earthly House. 2. Cor. 5. 1 The House infected with the plague of leprosy. levi. 14. 14 The House of god, the house of prayer Isa, 65, 7. Mat, 21, 13 The House of god, the people of Israel Nomb, 12, 7 The House of God, the temple. 2. Sam. 12. 20 ¶ Huldah the prophetess. 2. King. 22. 14. 2. Chron. 34. 22 He that Humbleth himself, shallbe exalted. Matth. 23. 12. Philippi. 2. 8. James. 4. 10. Humility. Prou. 16. 19 mat. 11. 29. Luk. 14 11. Ephes. 4. 2 An hundredth fold is promised to them that shall forsake that they have to follow Christ. Mat. 19 29. Rulers over hundreds established by Moses. Exod. 18. 21 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness. mat. 5. 6 Christ is an Hungered. mat. 4. 〈◊〉 Hushai, and his doings. 2. Sam. 15. 32 & 17. 5 ¶ Hypocrisy. Prou. 12. 6. 30. 12 Hypocrisy reproved. Isa. 58. 2 An hireling. joh. 10. 12. I IAakob and esau abunde in 〈◊〉. Gen. 36. 7 jaakob and his doings. Gen. 25. unto the 49. jaakob beloved of God. Rom. 9 13 jaakob is accompanied of God, whether soever he goeth. Gen. 28. 15. jaakob is called Israel. Gen. 32. 28 jaakob wrestleth with God. Gen. 32. 24 jab in King of canaan. judg. 4. 2 jahaziel a prophet. 2. Chron. 20. 14 Jair adjudge in israel. judg. 10. 3. james saw Christ's resurrection. 1. Cor. 15. 7 james the brother of iohn is put to death. Act. 12. 2 jannes' and Jambres resisted moses. 2. Timot. 3. 8 japhet & his sons. Gen. 10. 2 jasons assurance for receiving of Paul. Act. 17. 9 ¶ Ibzan a judge in israel. jud. 12. 8 ¶ Idolaters aught to die, and wherefore. Deut. 17. 2. they shall not inherit the kingdom of heaven. 1. Cor. 6. 9 Idolaters slain by the sons of levit. Exod. 32. 26 Things consecrated to Idols. 1. Cor. 8. Acts. 15. 20 Idols are but vanity. 1. Sam. 12. 21. 1 〈◊〉. 16. 26. They are abomination. Deut. 7. 25 & 27. 15 Idols forbidden. levit. 26. 1. Deut. 18. 9 ¶ jehoahaz, the son of jehu the king, & his doings. 2. King. 13. 1 jehoiachin succeedeth iehoiak in his father. 2. King. 24 jehoiada, the high priest. 2. King. 11. 4. jehoiak in servant to the king of babel 2. King. 24. 1 jehonadab the son ofrechab. 2. King. 10. 15 jehoram the king of iudah, and his doings. 1. King. 22. 50. 2. King. 8. 16 jehoram the son of ahab. 2. King. 3. 1. jehoshaphat King of judath. 1. King. 15. 24. 2. King. 3. 1 jehoshua the son of iehozadak. Hag. 1. 1 jehu a prophet. 1. King. 16. 7 jehu king of israel, and his doings. 1. King. 19 16. unto the 2. King. 10 God is a 〈◊〉 God. Exode. 20. 5. Deut. 5. 9 The law of jealousy. Nomb. 5. jericho destroyed. josh. 2 & 6. built up again by hiel. 1. King. 16. 34 jericho wholly consecrated to the Lord josh. 6. 17 the hand of jeroboam dried up. 1. King 13. 4. jeroboam king of Israel, and his doings 1. King. 11. 26. unto the 15. the ruin of jerusalem. Mat. 23. 38 jerusalem built again. Nehe. 3. 1 jerusalem, cailed also iebusi. josh. 15 8. & 18. 28 Gideon called jerubbaal, and wherefore judg. 6. 32 jesus the name of the messias. Mat. 1. 21 Luk. 1. 31. Philip. 2. 10 vain jesting forbidden. Ephes. 5. 4. jethro moses father in law. Exod. 3. 1. & 18. 1 the jews baptised in moses. 1. Corinth. 10. 2 the jews exercised in afflictions. Deut. 8. 16 the jews obstinacy. Isa. 48. 4. Acts. 28 27. the remnant of the jews shall return. Isa. 10. 21. jezebei, and her cruel doings. 1. King. 16 & 18. & 19 & 21. 2. King. 9 30 ¶ The Image is a curse to him that maketh it. Deut. 27, 15 man's Imaginations are evil. Gen. 6. 5. ¶ we ought not to company with Infidels. 2. Cor. 6. 4 infideles are called the dry tre. Luke. 23 31. infirmities come upon us for our sins. joh. 5. 14 the levites Inheritance. Deut. 10. 9 every one shall bear his own Iniquity Deut. 24. 16 injuries aught to be forgotten. leu. 19 18 innocent as concerning evil & wiseunto that which is good. Rom. 16. 19 none is Innocent before god. exod. 34 7 three things are Insatiable. prover. 30. 15. wicked Inventions. Deut. 28. 20 Christ is our Intercessor. Rom. 8. 34 joab, and his doings. 2. Sam. 2. 13. & 11. & 14 & 19 1. King. 21. 5 ioashpreserued through the help of his aunt iehosheba. 2. King. 11. 2 ioash the father of gideon. jud g. 6. 29 ioash the son of ahaziah, and jehoash the son of iehoahaz. 2. King. 11. and 14. job an example of patience. jam. 5. 11. iochebed, the wise of amram. Exod. 6. 20 johanan. jere. 40. & 41 & 42 & 43 iohn baptist exhorteth to repentance. Mat. 3. 2. john baptist is buried. Mat. 14. 12 iohn mark the minister of paul and bar nabas. Act. 12. 25. ionathan a governor of the jews. 1. Mac. 9 & 11 & 12. ionath an the son of saul, & his doings 1. Sam. 14 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 31 joseph and his doings, from the 30. of. Gene. unto the. 50 joseph of arimathea. Mat. 27. 57 joses called barnabas. Act. 4. 36. the good king josiah, & his doings, 1. King. 13. 2. 2. King. 21. 24. & 22. 1 ioshua, and his doings. Exod. 24. 13. & 32. 17. Nomb. 11, 28 & 13 & 14. Deut. 1. 38. and throughout his whole book. jothan the son of jerubbaal. judges. 9 5. the journey is of the children of Israel. Nomb. 33 ¶ Jephtha, and his doings. judg. 11. and 12 ¶ Isaiah the prophet. 2. King. 19 20. & 20 his visions. 1 & 2. & 6. Ishai david's father. ruth. 4. 22. 1. Sam. 16. 11. ishbosheth, and his doings. 2. Sam. 2. & 3 & 4. ishmael, and his life. Gen. 16 and 17 & 21. & 25. why iaakob was called israel. Gene. 32. 28 true Israelites, who. rom. 9 6. carnal Israel described. hose. 9 7 israel sinned not of ignorance. Rom. 10. 19 ¶ jubal, the inventor of the harp. Gen. 4. 21 the jubilee. levit. 25. 10 the rest of judah led away to babel. 2. King. 25. 11 iudah leahs son. Gen. 29. 35 of judasmaccabeus read the books of maccabies. judas that betrayed Christ. joh. 18. 2 his repentance. Mat. 27. 3. he slew himself, and braced in the mids. Act. 1. 18 the general judgement. Isa. 2. 19 and 26. 11. the signs that shall come before it Math. 24. 29 judgement, for affliction. 1. pet. 4. 17 judgement beginneth at the house of God. 1. Pet. 4. 17 Gods judgements are a great depth, Psal. 36. 6 the office of a judge. Exod. 23. 6 Speak not evil of judges. Exod. 22. 28 What manner of men aught to be judges Exod. 18. 21. & 23. 2 judge not another. Mat. 7. 1. & 12. 7 the judge of all the world. Gen. 18. 25 a judge aught not to have any respect of persons. levit. 19 15 judges are called gods. Exod. 22. 8 Psal. 82. 6. the judges gave sentence according to moseslaw. Deut. 17. 11 justified by faith. Rom. 5. 1. not by works. Gal. 3. 10 We are justified, or condemned by our words. Mat. 12. 37 justified, what it signifieth. Tit. 3. 4. acts 13. 38 ¶ Izhak the son of Abraham, and his doings. Gen. 21. unto the. 28 KING Nativity of Kain, and his doings. Goe 4. 1. & 2. 1. joh. 3. 12. ¶ Keilah a city, delivered by david. 1. Sam. 23. 1 God Keepeth his as the apple of the eye. Deut. 32. 10 keturah the wife of abraham. Gen. 25. 1 the Keys of the kingdom of heaven promised. Matt. 16. 19 Are given by christ to his apostles. joh. 20. 23 ¶ Man aught to keep him from all Kind of evil. 1. Thess. 5. 22 the rigour of a King. 1. Sam. 8. 11 what is required in Kings. Deu. 17. 15 what is the honour of Kings. Prou. 25. 2. the Kingdom of christ eternal. Isay. 9 7 Luk. 1. 33 the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence. Mat. 11. 12 the Kingdom within us. Luk. 17. 21 kiriatharba a city, called also hebron. josh. 14. 15 kiriath sepher a city, called also debir. josh. 15. 15 paul Kissed of the faithful. Act. 20. 37. the holy Kiss of Christians. Rom. 16. 16 2. Corin. 13. 12 ¶ God hath not cast away his people, which he knew before. Rom. 11. 2 Whom God knew before, them he ordained to be like fashioned unto the image of his son. Rom. 8. 29 to know god and jesus Christ, whom he hath sent, is life eternal. joh. 17. 3. the Knowledge of salvation. Luk. 1. 77 ¶ Kohath and his sons. Exode. 5. 18. josh. 21. 5 korah for his rebellion is stricken of god Nomb. 16 the read Know, Nomb. 19 L LAban the brother of rebekah, & his doings. Gen. 24. 29 the labourers are few. Mat. 9 37 man appointed to labour. Gen. 3. 19 he that doth not Labour, aught not to eat. 2. Thess. 3. 10 we aught to live by our Labours. Prou. 5. 15. We aught to Labour with our hands. 1. Thess. 4. 11 the Ladder that iaakob saw in his dream. Gen. 28. 12 Christ calleth to him them that are Laden Mat. 11. 28 the pascal Lamb. Exod. 12. 3 jesus the Lamb of God. john. 1. 29 Lamech; and his two wives. Gen. 4. 19 & 5. 26 the Lame, from his mother's womb is healed. Acts. 3. 7 the Last shall be the first. Mat. 19 30. woe to them that Laugh, and why. Luk. 6. 25 the Law, ayoke. Act. 15. 10 the end of the Law, Christ. Rom. 10. 4 by the Law cometh knowledge of sin Rom. 3. 20 the Law given to the lawless. 1. Ti. 1. 9 the Law is given unto the people. Exod. 20. Deut. 5 the Law not given for the just. Galat. 5. 18. the Law, our school master to bring us to christ. gal. 3. 24 before the Law sin was not counted sin. rom. 5. 13 the Law written in the heart of the faithful. Ebr. 8. 10. Lazarus raised up. joh. 11 & 12. Lazarus sick. joh. 11. 4 ¶ Lea conceiveth. Gen. 29. 32 the Leper, healed by faith. mat. 8. 2. the ten Lepers healed. Luk. 17. 12. the judging of Leprosies. Deut. 24. 8. levit. 13. & 14. the Law of Lending. Exod. 22. 14. lend to the needy. Deut. 15. 8. Mat. 5. 42. the Letter killeth, and the spirit giveth life. 2. Cor. 3. 6 purge the old Levaine. 1. Cor. 5. 7 leaven for wicked doctrine. Mat. 16. 6 Levites elected to the ministery. Nomb 3. 45. Levithe son of iaakob. Gene. 29. 34. he slayeth the sichimites. Goe 34. 25 ¶ Paul useth not his Liberty. 1. Cor. 9 4. liberty giveth not occasion to the flesh Gal. 5. 13. the Liberty of the spirit. 2. Cor. 3. 17. the brevity of man's Life. Psalm. 90. job. 7. to find his Life, and to loose it. Mat. 10. 39 our Life, Christ. joh. 14. 6. Colos. 3. 4 the Life of man is as the days of an hireling. job. 7. 2 the Life of man is but a vapour. jam. 4. 14 the Life of the flesh is in the blood. Levi. 17. 11. the creation of the Light. Gen. 1. 3. the Lion of the tribe of 〈◊〉. Revelat. 5. 5 the fruit of the Lips. Ebr. 13. 15. as thy soul liveth, a kind of oath. 1. Sam. 1. 26. to Live in joy. Ecclesiastic. 8. 15. & 9 7 man liveth by the word of god. Deut. 8. 3. ¶ Twenty Loaves do fill an hundredth men. 2. King. 4. 42. Lois the grand mother of timothy. 2. Tim. 1. 5 to Loose sins. mat. 18. 18. ioh. 20. 23. Lot abrahams nephew, and his doings. Gen. 11. & 13. & 19 Deut. 2. 9 19 Lots wife turned into a pillar of salt. Gen 19 26. luk. 17. 32. precepts of Love. prou. 3. 28 the force and power of Love. 1. Cor. 13 love covereth the multitude of sins. Prou. 10. 12. 1. pet. 4. 8. god is Love. 1. joh. 4. 16. god Loved us first. 1. ioh. 4. 19 love excels faith and hope. 1. Cor. 13. 13. love envieth not. 1. Cor. 13. 4 they Love god that keep his commandments. 1. john. 2. 5. love is not provoked to anger. 1. Corin. 13. 5. love is the fulfilling of the law. Rom. 138. the Love of god in our hearts. Ro. 5. 5. in whom the Love of god is perfit. 1. john. 2. 5 love one another. john. 13. 34 to Love the stranger as thyself Levit. 19 34. to love thy enemies. Mat. 5. 44 He that loveth another, hath fulfilled the law. Rom. 13. 8. he that loveth christ, keepeth his commandments. ioh. 14. 15. & 21. god so loveth the world, that he hath given his son, etc. ioh. 3. 16 ¶ Luke a physician. colos. 4. 14 the Lunatic healed. Mat. 17. 15 lust is forbidden. Deut. 5. 21. Exod. 20, 17. 1. Cor. 10. 6 the people Lusteth for flesh, and is punished. Nomb. 11. 33 ¶ God can not Lye. Tit. 1. 2 he that denieth christ, is a Liar. 1. joh. 2. 22. All men are Liars. Isa. 9 17 The father of Lies. joh. 8. 44 the Lie of ananias & his wife. Act. 5. 3 iaakob lieth to his father. Gen. 27. 19 the prophet is punished for his Lying. 1. King. 13. 18 the Lying spirit in the mouth of the prophets. 1. King. 22. 23 lying to be avoided. Ephes. 4. 25. Lysias. 1. Mac. 3. 32 M THe word preached to the Macedonians. Act. 16. 10. seek not to Magicians. levit. 19 31. magicians banished out of israel by saul 1. Sam. 28. 3 obey the Magistrates. Rom. 13. 1. magistrates that fear god. Exod. 18. 21. Deut. 1. 13. the bond Maids of the jews. Exod. 21 7. levit. 19 20 & 25. 44. Deut. 15. 12 Makkedah, a city taken by ioshua. josh 10. 28 Malchus, whose ear was smitten of. ioh. 18. 10 He that ceaseth not from Malice, shall perish. 1. Sam. 12. 25 all things subject to Man. Gen. 1. 26. the outward man. 2. Cor. 4. 16 man & wife are one flesh. Gen. 2. 24 the old Man is crucified with Christ. Rom. 6. 6. Colos. 3. 9 Man made according to the image of God. Gen. 1. 26 Man naturally is the child of wrath. Ephes. 2. 3 the Man of God, for, the prophet. 2. King 1. 9 & 8. 11. man a, a meat unknown to the children of israel. Exod. 16. 15. Deut. 8. 3. the people loath to eat it. Nomb. 11. 6 it ceaseth to fall from heaven. josh. 5. 12. Manasseh the King of iudah. 2. King. 21. 34. Manasseh the son of joseph, and his doings. Gen. 41. 51 and 48. 1. josh. 13. 29 & 14. 4. and 22. 1 the Mandrakes of leah. Gen. 30. 14. Maneh. Ezek. 45. 12 the Mantle of eliiah, and of elisha. 1. King. 19 19 2. King. 2. 13 Marah, the place of bitter waters. Exod. 15. 23 the praise of Marriage. Ebr. 13. 4 of Marriage. 1. Cor. 7 they that break the laws of Marriage, are reproved. mal. 2. 14 the institution of Marriage. Gen. 9 1 And the confirmátion thereof. Gen. 9 1. Unlawful Marriages. Leuiti. 18. 6 Marriage in cana. joh. 2. 1 the Marriage of rebekah. Gen. 24. of tobias. Tob. 7. 13 they that forbidden to Marie, are spirits of error 〈◊〉 Tim. 4. 3. Marry magdalene and her doings. Matt. 27. 61. joh. 20. 1 Marie sitteth at christs feet. Luk. 10. 39 Marie the sister of Martha. joh. 11. 1 and 12. 3. Luk. 10. 39 Mat. 26. 7 Marie the virgin, and mother of our saviour jesus Christ, according to the flesh. Luk. 1. 31 and 2. 7. joh. 2. 3 Mark barnabas sister's son. Colos. 4. 10. Martha receiveth Christ into her house Luk. 10. 38. her faith. joh. 11. 27. the Martyr doom of the seven brethren and of their mother. 2. mac. 7 Christ our Master. joh. 13. 13. Mat. 23. 8 christ forbiddeth us to be called masters Mat. 23. 8. jam. 3. 1. the duty of Masters towards their servants. ephes. 6. 9 Matthew called of Christ. mat. 9 9 Mathias elected to be an apostle. Acts. 1. 26 ¶ Just Measures. levit. 19 36 Medad and eldad do prophecy. Nomb. 11. 27 Christ our Mediator. 1. Tim. 2. 5 Moses the Mediator of Israel. Deu. 5. 5 Meditate in the word of God day and night. Deut. 11. 19 josh. 1. 8 Melchi-zedek. Gen. 14. 18. Ebr. 7. 1 Mortify your Members. Colos. 3. 5. the duty of our members. Rom. 6. 19 Menahems who, and his cruelty. 2. King. 15. 14. 17 men aught to love their wives. Ephes. 5. 28. Prou. 5. 18 Mephibosheth the son of ionathan & his doings. 2. Sam. 4. 4. 9 7. & 16. 1 the gentiles received to Mercy. 〈◊〉. 11. 30 mercy is praised. Prou. 14. 21. & 19 17 mercy more than sacrifice. Mat. 9 13 the Mercy of David towards saul. 1. sam. 24. 7 the Mercy of God throughout all ages. luk. 1. 50 the form of the Mercy seat. exod. 25. 17 and 37. 6 mercy shallbe showed to the mercieful. mat. 5. 7. prou. 11. 25 show Mercy with cheerfulness, 〈◊〉. 12. 8 god is merciful to those that love him. exod. 20. 6 and 34. 7. deut. 5. 10 God be Merciful unto thee, a manner of blessing. gen. 43. 29. Methushael. gen. 4. 18 ¶ Michael striveth against the devil. Jude. 9 Michah an ephraimite. judg. 17 Michaiah the prophet, and his doings. 1. king. 22. 8 Michal the wife of David. 1. sam. 18. 19 and 25. 44. 2. sam. 3. 13 and 6. 16 Micha the son of mephiboshed. 2. sam. 9 12 the Midianites are slain at god's commandment. nomb. 25. 17 beginners must be fed with Milk. ebr. 5. 12 the syncera Milk of the word. 1. pet. 2. 2 milo built by Solomon. 1. king. 9 24 the neither and upper Millstone, duty. 24. 6 the wicked are delivered into a lewd Mind. isa. 52. rom. 1. 28 the ministery of the word is the preaching of the same. act. 20. 24 Christ is our Minister. Matth. 20. 28. ebr. 8. 2 against false Ministers. jer. 23. 25 whoso murmureth against the Ministers, murmureth against God. exod. 16. 8 the Ministers of God what manner men they aught to be. levit. 21. 21 ministers aught for their preaching to have sufficient. rom. 15. 27 ministers that tikle the ears with pleasant fables. 2. tim. 3. 6 and 4. 3. tit. 1. 10 christ came to Minister unto. Matt. 20. 28 the jews 〈◊〉 Miracles. mat. 12. 38 the Lord proveth us by Miracles. deut. 13. 3 he that by false Miracles deceiveth the people, shall die the death. deut. 13. 5 christ by Miracles glorifieth his father. mat. 15. 31 Mirianthe sister of moses, & her doings. exod. 15. 20. nomb. 12 & 20. 1. deu. 24. 9 ¶ Moabites. nomb. 21. deut. 2. 9 judg. 3. 1. king. 11. 7. 2. king. 23. 13 Moab the son of lot. gen. 19 37 modesty required in young men. ecclesiasti. 32. 9 offer not thy children to Molech. levi. 18. 21 and 20. 2 Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. 1. king. 11. 7 money delivered to be kept. exod. 22. 7 of Money that one hath received to keep. exod. 22. 7. levi. 6. 4. deu. 24. 10 the worshippers of the Moon were put to death. deut. 17. 3 Mordecai & his doings. est. 4 and 6. 13 the Morions and their ruin. zeph. 2. 12 mortify the members of sin. colos. 3. 5 the Lord burieth Moses. deut. 34. 6 Moses and the prophets are the scripture of the old testament. Luk. 16. 29. Moses disobeyed of the israelites. act. 7. 39 Moses murmureth. nomb. 11. 11 Moses shall accuse the jews. john. 5. 45 the Mote in thy brother's eye. Mat. 7. 3 he that doth not honour his Mother, is accursed. deut. 27. 16 the froward Mouth. prou. 4. 24 mouth is given to man of God. exod. 4. 11 ¶ a law for Murder. nom. 35. 11 the Murderer shall die the death. levit. 24. 21. deut. 19 11 he is a Murderer that hateth his brother. 1. iohn. 3. 15 beware that thou Murmur not against god. 1. cor. 10. 10 murmurers consumed with the fire of the lord. nomb. 11. 1 the Murmuring israelits are consumed by the hand of god. nomb. 16. 41 N NAaman the leper washeth himself in jordan, and is healed. 2. King. 5. 14 Nabals unthankfulness. 1. Sam. 25 Naboth stoned to death. 1. King. 21. 13 Nadab and abihu burned with fire from the Lord. Levi. 10. 2 nadab the son of jeroboam. 1. kin. 14. 20 Nahor the father ofterad. Gen. 11. 24 Nahshon the son of amminadab. nomb. 1. 7 a good Name. prou. 22. 1 the Name of god defiled by swearing. levit. 19 12 to take the Name of god in vain. exod, 20. 7. deut. 5. 11 the Name of god was herded of in all pla ces. 1. king. 8. 42 women gave the Names to their children. gene. 29. 32 and 30. 6. as of samson. judg. 13. 24 Naomi the wife of elimelech. ruth. 1. 2 Naptali. josh. 19 32 Nathanael, a true Israelite. john. 1. 47 Nathan the prophet. 2. samu. 7. 2. 1. king. 1. 22 christ nursed in Nazaret. mat. 2. 23 and 13. 54 Nazarites and their law, nomb. 6 they of Nazaret despise Christ. Mat. 13. 55 ¶ Nebat. 1. king. 15. 1 Nebuchad-nezzar. 2. king. 24. 1. dan. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4. isa. 14. ier. 27. 8 Nehemiah, and his doings, read his book. every man in his necessity is our Neighbour. luk. 10. 29 a good Neighbour. prou. 27. 10 the birds Nest. deut. 22. 6 newness of life. rom. 6. 4 ¶ Nicanor and his doings. 1. macca. 7. 26 Nicodemus. iohn. 3. 1 and 19 39 Nimrod. gen. 10. 9 Nimrod. gen. 10. 9 Niniveh built up. genes. 10. 11. her destruction is forewarned. nah. 3. 1. she repenteth. ion. 3. 9 ¶ Noah, and his doings. genes. 5. unto the 9 Noah in his drunkenness is mocked of his son. gen. 9 21 Noah the preacher of righteousness. 2. pet. 2. 5 Nob, a city that saul destroyed. 1. sam. 22. 19 O OBadiah hideth the prophets of god. 1. king. 18. 4 Obed-edom blessed of the Lord, and why. 2. sam. 6. 11 Obed the son of ruth. ruth. 4. 17 Obed the prophet, reproveth the israelites. 2. chro. 289 by christs Obedience we are made righteous. rom. 5. 19 obedient to Father and mother. exod. 20. 12. deut. 5. 16 christ become Obedient unto the death philip. 2. 8. ebr. 5. 8 to Obey God rather than men. act. 4 19 and 5. 29 to Obey is better than sacrifice. 1. same 15. 22 We must Obey the voice of God. 〈◊〉 30. 20 oblation for sin. nomb. 19 divers oblations, read the book of 〈◊〉 viticus. destruction of the obstinate. ezek. 6. ¶ give no occasion of Offence to 〈◊〉 brother. rom. 14. 13. 1. cor. 10. 32 the disciples offended at Christ. 〈◊〉 6. 66 the Pharisees Offended with 〈◊〉 mat. 15. 12 offend not. mat. 18. 6 to offer beasts in sacrifice. levit. 1 christ was Offered once for us. ebr. 〈◊〉 the pure Offering of the Gentiles. 〈◊〉 1. 11 ¶ Og, the king of bashan, and his people conquered. nomb. 21. 33 ¶ the praise of Old age. prou. 16. 31 the person of the Old man should be honoured. levit. 19 32 the wild Olive. rom. 11. 17 Olofernes, and his doings, from the 7 of judith unto the 15 ¶ Omri king of israel. 1. king. 16. 16 ¶ Onan is slain by the Lord, and why gone 38. 9 One siphorus. 2. tim. 1. 16 Onias the high priest. 2. mac. 3 and 4 ¶ they believe that are Ordained to eternal life. act. 13. 48 public Ordonnances. prou. 16. 11 unlawful Ordonnances. isa. 10 Oreb is stain. judg. 7. 25 organs invented by whom. gen. 4. 21 ¶ moses calleth Oshea, the son of nun, iehoshua. nomb. 13. 17 ¶ an Oath is the end of all strife. ebr. 6. 16 Othniel judged israel. iud. 1. 13 and 3. 9 ¶ the Ox that goreth man or woman is stoned to death. exod. 21. 28 ¶ the holy ointing Oil. exod. 30. 31 the ointing of christ. dan. 9 24 the ointing of Christ, the holy ghost. 1. iohn. 2. 27 the Oynting of kings. 1. sam. 9 16 and 10. 1 and 16. 13 to Oynt the sick with oil. iam. 5. 14 PEA Patience necessary. ebr. 10. 36 the praise of Patience. prou. 16. 32 the Patience of job. job. 1. and 2. god is Patient. exod. 34. 6. rom. 15. 5 be Patient. 1. thess. 5. 14 the sick of the Palsy is healed. Matt. 9 2 the Parable of the bramble. judg. 9 14. of trees. judg. 9 8. of children sitting in the market. Mat. 11. 16. of the unclean Spirit that turned back to the house. mat. 12. 43. of the sour. mat. 13. 3. of the tars & of the levame & of the mustardseed. mat. 13. of the hid treasure. Mat. 13. 44. of the net cast into the sea. mat. 13. 47. of the pu blicane and the pharisee. luk. 18. 9 of two sons. mat. 21. 28. of the fig tree. mat. 24. 32. of the thief. mat. 24. 43. of the talentes. mat. 25. 15. of the samaritan. luke. 10. 30. of the young man that was so rich. Luke. 12. 16. of the fig tree that was fruitless. Luk. 13. 6. of the prodigal son. luk. 15. 11 of him that gave accounts of his stewardeshyp. Luke. 16. 1. of the widows importunity. luke. 18. 2 of the ten virgins. mat. 25. 1 〈◊〉 in old time was executed the right of Parentage. Ruth. 4. 1 〈◊〉 Paschal lamb, christ. 1. cor. 5. 7 the Passeover. Exod. 12. 21 the day of the Passeover. Exod. 12. 14. deut. 16. 1 isaiah reproveth the 〈◊〉 of his time. isa. 56. 10 the patriarchs. rom. 9 5 Paul the minister of the gentiles. rom. 15. 16. galla. 1. 16. 1. tim. 2. 7. the ambassador of jesus Christ. 2. cor. 5. 20. a pharisee. act. 23. 6. an Hebrew. 2. cor. 11. 22. philip. 3. 5. an example of life and doctrine. philip. 3. 17. he fleeth. act. 14. 6. he is stoned. act. 14. 19 beaten with rods. act. 16. 22. in danger to be drowned in the sea. act. 27. 14. he fasteth and prayeth. act. 14. 23. he laboureth with his hands. acts. 18. 3 and 20. 34. 1. thessa. 2. 9 2. thess. 3. 8. 1. cor. 4. 12. he was a tent maker. act. 18. 3. he speaketh well of his sclanderers. 1. cor. 4. 12. he was no man pleaser. 1. thess. 2. 4. satan would not suffer him to come to the thessalonians. 1. thess. 2. 18. not man assisted him before nero. 2. tim. 4. 16 ¶ we are called to Peace. col. 3. 15 god is the author of Peace. 1. Thessal. 5. 23 peace be unto you, a salutation of the jews. gen. 43. 23 peace makers, the children of god. mat. 5. 9 sacrifices of Peace offerings. leu. 3. 1 the Peace that salomon had round about him. 1. king. 4. 24 peace to the Churches of jewry, galilee and samaria. act. 9 31 have Peace with all men. rom. 12. 18 peace with God to them that are justified by faith. rom. 5. 1 be peaceable. 1. thess. 4. 11 Peleg the son of Eber. gen. 10. 25 and 11. 16 the lost Penny, luk. 15. 8 Peninnah, one of elkanahs wives. 1. sam. 1. 4 the feast of Pentecost. exod. 23. 16 the People of GOD are a royal priesthode. 1. pet. 2. 9 Perah the river. gen. 2. 14 paul exhorteth us to Perfection. Ebr. 6. 1 against Perjury. levit. 19 12 the Perrizzites. deut. 20. 17. judg. 1. 4 fear not them that Persecute. Matt. 10. 28 blessed are they, that suffer Persucution. mat. 5. 10 persecutions are sent of GOD, Psal. 39 10 persecutions make some to be offended. mar. 4. 17 persecution to them that would live in jesus christ. 2. tim. 3. 12 christ exhorteth us to Persevere in him. iohn. 15. 4 Peter and john men unlearned. acts. 4. 13 andre we bringeth Peter to christ. john. 1. 42. he is called satan. Mark. 8. 33 david of three plagues chooseth rather the Pestilence. 2. sam. 24. 14 ¶ The Pharisees and sadduces, generations of vipers. Mat. 3. 7. serpentsmat. 23. 33 thieves and robbers, john 10. 8 the Pharisees devour widows houses Luk. 20. 47 the Pharisees mock christ. luk. 16. 14 Pharez birth. gen. 38. 29 and 46. 12 Philippe is called. iohn. 1. 43 and 14. 8 act. 8. 26 and 21. 8 out of whom came the Philistines. gen. 10. 14. of them read judg. 3 and 10 and 13 and 14 and 15 & 16. 1. sam. 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 13 & 2 sam. 5 and 21 beware jest thou be spoilt by Philosophy. coloss. 2. 8 The Phioles of the Temple. 2. Chron. 4. 11 Phine has the son of eli the priest. 1. sam. 1. 3 and 2. 12 and 4. 11 Phine has the son of eleazar the priest exod. 6. 25. he slayeth zimri and cozbi nomb. 25. 7 ¶ Pilate and his doings. iohn. 18. 29 pilate sinned less than judas. john. 19 11 the Pillar conducteth the children of israel. exod. 13. 21 the pillars of the tabernacle, and their fashion. 1. king. 7. 41 plishon one of the rivers of paradise 2. 11 pithom a city. exod. 1. 11 ¶ jeroboam buildeth the high places. 1. king. 12. 31. they are thrown down by ezekiiah. 2. king. 18. 4 plagues sent upon the disobedient. deut. 28. 15 plagues sent upon the egyptians. exod. 7 unto the 11 plagues to the disobedient, deuterono. 28. 22 Israel planted in the mountain of his inheritance. exode. 15. 17. 2. samu. 7. 10 paul planted the Corinthians. 1. Corint. 3. 6 men pleasers can not be the servants of christ. gal. 1. 10. ¶ pollution that cometh in the night season. deut. 23. 10 there shallbe poor always. deut. 15. 11 mat. 26. 11 shut not thy heart from thy poor brother. deut. 15. 7. pro. 28. 27 he that giveth to the poor, giveth to christ. mat. 25. 40 Poor in spirit. Mat. 5. 3 The Poor receive the gospel. Matth. 11. 5 Poverty to the disobedient. Deut. 28. 22 The Pool bethesda. joh. 5. 2 If it be Possible, have peace with all men. Rom. 12. 18 Christ prayed that if it were Possible, that hour might pass from him. Mar. 14. 35 If it were Possible, the very elect should be deceived. Mat. 24. 24. mar. 13. 22 If it had been Possible, you would have given to me your eyes. Galat. 4. 15 All things are Possible, to god. Matth. 19 26 Ezechiel prepareth a Pot. Ezek. 24. 3 The Potter maketh of the clay what he wil jer. 18. 6 There is no Power but of God. Rom. 13. 1 Man by his own Power is not able to attain to riches. Deut. 8. 17. neither doth he possess any thing for his righteousness. Deut. 9 4 The mighty Power of god. Isa. 50. 2 The Power of god showed in pharaoh. Exod. 9 16 ¶ Pray always. Matth. 7. 7. Luk. 18. 1. Rom. 12. 12. Ephes. 6. 18. Colos. 4. 2. 1. Tim. 2. 8 Prayer and fasting. Act. 13. 3. & 14. 23 Paul desireth the faithful to Pray for him. Rom. 15. 30. 2. Cor. 1. 11. Ebr. 13. 18 Pray for Kings, Princes, Magistrates. 1. Tim. 2. 2 Pray for them that hurt thee. Matth. 5. 44 Pray one for another. jam. 5. 16 Christ falling flat upon his face maketh his Prayer. Mat. 26. 39 joh. 17. 1 Luk. 22. 41. the seem doth paul. Act. 20. 36 The Prayers of all saints. Revel. 8. 3 Pray with the spirit and understanding 1. Cor. 14. 15 Christ Prayeth all the night long. Luk. 6. 12 Moses Prayeth forty days and forty nights. Deut. 9 25 Christ Prayeth for us. joh. 16. 26. and 17. 9 and 20. he prayeth for peter. Luk. 22. 32 Christ Prayeth to the Father for us. Ebr. 7. 25. and 9 24 Paul Prayeth without ceasing. 1. Thes. 1. 2. He prayeth in the temple. Act. 22. 17 None can Preach, but he that is sent. Rom. 10. 15 Christ Preached always openly. john. 18. 20 Preachers are god labourers. 1. Corin. 3. 9 Preachers aught to beware of usurped authority. 1. Pet. 5. 3 Christ Preacheth in the ship. Matth. 13. 2 We were Pred estinate according to the purpose of god. Ephes. 1. 11 We are Predestinate to be adopted in jesus christ. Ephes. 1, 5 Plead not against god in his Predestination. Rom. 9 20 The Presumption of the corinthians. 1. Cor. 4. 6 Christ our high Priest. Ebr. 2. 17. and 3. 1 and 7. 15 The office of Priests. levit. 10. 6. & 16. 2. their covetousues. Isa. 3. 12 The high Priest wherefore he was ordained. Ebr. 5. 1. & 8. 3 An exhortation to Princes. Ezek. 45. 9 Wicked Princes. job. 34. 30 Princes are the ministers of god. Rom. 13. 4 God leadeth away Princes as a pray. job. 12. 19 Against those Princes that oppress the poor amoes. 4. 1. & 6. 5. Zeph. 3. 3 The remembrance of Prisoners. Ebr. 13. 3 Christ our Prophet. Deut. 18. 15 The child of Promise. Rom. 9 8 The land of Promise. Deut. 8. 7 The Promises of god are true. Gen. 32. 10 The Promise of the Father, the holy ghost. Act. 1. 4 To Prophecy is better than to speak strange tongues. 1. Cor. 14. 5 Prophecy is the gift of God. Rom. 12. 6 The Prophet reproveth jeroboam. 1. King. 13. 2 Obadiah hide an hundredth Prophets. 1. King. 18. 4 Eliiah slayeth baals Prophets. 1. King. 18. 40. jehu destroyeth them also. 2. King, 10. 19 25 The doctrine of false Prophets. Ezek. 13. 2. & 22. 25. jerem. 23. 9 450 false Prophets against eliiah the true and only prophet of God. 1. King. 18. 19 The Spirits of Prophets are in the power of the prohetes. 1. Cor. 14. 32. The false Prophet shall die the death. Deut. 18. 20. & 13. 1 Baal's Prophets cut themselves with knives. 1. King. 18. 28 The Prophets' example to us of patience. jam. 5. 10 The authority of the Prophets of god Mic. 3. 8. 2. King. 5. 8 The Prophets did desire to see christ. Mat. 13. 17 The Prophets in old time were call led Seers. 1. Sam. 9 9 The sons of the Prophets, poor. 2. King. 6. 2. They were refreshed by elisha. 2. King. 4. 43 False Prophets work miracles. Deut. 13. 1. Mat. 24. 24 Prosperity and adversity are of the Lord Prou. 3. 33 The Prosperity of the wicked. job. 21. 7 God resisteth the Proud. 1. pet. 5. 5 God Proveth Abraham. Gen. 22. 1 God Proveth his people. Exod. 15. 25. and 16. 4 Gods Providence, towards the 〈◊〉 1. King. 18. 1 ¶ Of Publicans. Luk. 3. 12 The Publicans believed in Christ Mat. 21. 32. they justified god. Luke 7. 29 The Publican is justified rather than 〈◊〉 pharisee. Luk. 18. 14 Sharp Punishment purgeth away 〈◊〉 evil. Prou. 20. 30 The Pure of heart are blessed. Matth 5. 8 Christ himself hath Purged our sin Ebr. 1. 3 Phygellus turned from paul. 2. Tim. 1. 15 Physicians created of God. Eccle sti. 38. 1. Q QVailes fall upon the camp. Exod. 16. 13. Nom. 11. 31 Foolish Questions. 2. Tim. 2. 23. Avoid foolish Questions. Tit. 3. 9 Questions and strife of words. 1. T. 6. 4. R RAbbah, a city of the ammonites Sam. 12. 26 Rahab the harlot. josh. 2. &. 6. Rahel Jacob's wife, and her doing Gen. 29. and 30. and 31. and 35 First and latter Rain. Deut. 11. 14 Christ Raised from death, deliveret from the wrath to come. 1. T 1. 10. To be Raised up with Christ. Rome We shall be Raised through Chr Cor. 4. 14. Ahab and iehoshaphat go up aga Ramoth gilead. 1. King. 22. 29 Raphael. tob. 5. and 6. and 9 and 12. The Raven sent out of the ark. G 8. 7. Ravens sent by the provision of go feed eliiah. 1. King. 17. 6 ¶ Fellow not thy own Reason D 12. 8. The Rebellion of the Israelites. D 24. and 31. 27. The Rebellion of korah. Nomb. 16. 〈◊〉 Rebellion of the people of Israel. Deut. 9 22. Rebekah the wife of izhak. Gen. 22. unto 27. Rom. 9 10. What fruit they have that Receive christ. john. 1. 12. Rechabites. jerem. 35. 2. Rechab killeth ishbosheth. 2. Sam. 4. 7. Reconciled unto God by christ. Rom. 5. 11. Reconcile thee to thy brother. Matth. 5. 23. The day of Reconciliation. Levi. 23. 27. Christ, our Read emer. 1. Cor. 1. 30. Mar. 10. 45. Redemption by grace. Ephes. 1. 7 Redemption by the blood of christ. 1. Pet. 1. 19 Ephes. 1. 7. Ebr. 9 13 A bruised Reed. Isa: 42. 3. Mat. 12. 20 God is our Refuse. 2. Sam. 22. 2. Psal. 9 10 jerem. 16. 19 〈◊〉 of Refuge. josh. 20. 2. 〈◊〉, and his doings. 1. King. 11. 43. and 12. and 14. Wherein pure Religion standeth. jam. 1. 27. 〈◊〉 of sins, fire. Psal. 32. 1. Coloss. 1. 22. 〈◊〉 Renewing of the holy ghost. Tit. 3. 5. 〈◊〉 to Repentance. Act. 2. 38. and 3. 19, and 17. 30. and 26. 20. 〈◊〉 and conversion. Act. 3. 19 〈◊〉 is the gift of god. Lament. 5. 21. 〈◊〉 Repenteth. 1. Sam. 15. 11. 〈◊〉 Repenteth that he had made man. Gen. 6. 6. 〈◊〉 the Reprobate. Mat. 13. 13 〈◊〉 resurrection of the dead. 1. Cor. 15. 12. 〈◊〉 promised to them that bearer the yoke of christ. Mat. 11. 29. 〈◊〉 promised to the troubled. 2. Thess. 1. 7. 〈◊〉 remains for the people of god. Ebr. 4. 9 Retain sins. joh. 20. 23 〈◊〉, his birth and his doings. Gen. 〈◊〉. 32. and 35. 23. and 37. 21. and 42. 22 〈◊〉 49. 3. 〈◊〉 the priest of midian. Exod. 2. 18. 〈◊〉 taketh no Reward. Deut. 10. 17 Reward blindeth the eyes. Deut. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 Reward is according to the work. 1. Cor. 3. 8. 〈◊〉 Reward of Abraham, god. Gen. 〈◊〉. 1 〈◊〉 Reward of sin is death. Rom. 〈◊〉. 23. 〈◊〉 the King of Aram. 2. King. 16. 5. Woman was made of the Rib of adam. gen. 2. 21 woe to the Rich, and why. Luke. 6. 24. iam. 5. 1. 1. timo. 6. 9 the covetous Rich man. ecclesiastes. 6. 2 man can not serve GOD and riches. luk. 16. 13 The deceitfulness of Riches. Mark. 4. 19 ¶ the Church is founded upon christ, the sure Rock. mat. 16. 18 water gusheth out of the Rock horeb exod. 17. 6 a prophecy of the Romans. nomb. 24. 24 Christ the Root of jesse. rom. 15. 12 ropes on the head was a sign of submission. 1. king. 20. 31 avoid Roaring and cursed speaking ephes. 4. 31 ¶ curse not the Ruler of the people. exod. 22. 28 Rulers appointed over ten by moses. exod. 18. 25 what manner of Rulers God requireth. exod. 18. 21. deut. 1. 13 he that Ruleth, let him rule with diligence. rom. 12. 8 S THe everlasting Sabbath. Isa. 66. 23. The? true observation of the Sabbath. Isa. 56. 2. and 58. 13. Sacrifice for sin. Ebr. 5. 1. and 8. 3 Sacrifices of justice. Deut. 33. 10. The Sale and the seller. levit. 25 Solomon and his doings. 2. Sam. 12. 24. unto the. 1. King. 12. Every man shallbe Salted with fire. Mat. 20. 49. The Salt of the earth, the Apostles. Matth. 5. 13. Salute no man by the way. Luk. 10. 4 Samaria besieged. 1. King. 20. 2. King. 6. 19 Samaria full of Idolatry. 2. King. 17. 29. Samson and his doings. judg. 13. unto the. 16. chap. Samuel and his doings. 1. Sam. 1. unto the. 25. chap. Sanctify the Lord god in your hearts. 1. Pet. 3. 15. The form of the Sanctuary. Exod. 25. 8. The purging of the Sanctuary. levit. 16. 16. Sarah nurseth her son izhak. Gen. 21. 27. Sarra the daughter of raguel. Tob. 3. & 7. and 10. Satan the god of this world. 2. Cor. 4. 4. The number of them that shallbe Saved is small. Luk. 13. 23. Saul king of Israel, and his doings. 1. Sam. 9 unto the. 31. chap. ¶ The profit of the Scriptures. 2. Tim. 3. 16. The understanding of the Scriptures is the gift of God. Luk. 24. 45. ¶ The scribes sit in moses Seat. Matth. 23. 2 Christ the Seed of David. 2. Sam. 7. 12. a Seer, that is, a prophet. 1. Sam. 9 11. The ceremonial law forbiddeth to Seethe meat on the sabbath. Exod. 16. 23 To Cell his goods, and to give them. etc Mat. 19 21. Luk. 12. 33. and 18. 22 The Sepulchre of Christ. Mat. 27. 60 Sergius paulus. Act. 13. 7 The Brazen Serpent set up. Nomb. 21. 9 john. 3. 14. broken in pieces. 2. King 18. 4 Of Servants. Exod. 21. 2. Deut. 15. 12 The Servant that knoweth the wil etc. Luk. 12. 47. The duty of Servants. Ephes. 6. 6 Serve god. Exod. 23. 25. Ebr. 12. 28. Deu. 6. 13. josh. 24. 14 Serve god, with a good heart. Deut. 28. 47. The true Service of god. Isa. 1. 16 The outward Service, that lacketh faith, is rejected. Isa. 43. 22. ¶ Shall maneser the King of asshur. 2. King. 18. 9 Shaminah alone sleek many philistines 2. Sam. 23. 11 Shallum killeth zechariah the son of jeroboam. 2. King. 15. 10 Shebnah. 2. King. 18. 18. Isa. 22. 15 The Shechemites are burned. judg. 9 45. Sheehem slain. Gen. 34. 26 Shem. Gen. 5. 32. and 10. 21 Shemaiah a prophet. 1. King. 12. 22 Shelah the son of arpachshad. Gen. 11. 12. Shelah the son of judah. Genes. 38. 5. Lost Sheep. Mat. 15. 24. The Sheep of christ hear his voice. john. 10. 27 The office of a Shepherd. Ezek. 33. 2. The good Shepherd, christ. john. 10. 11. 1. Pet. 5. 4. Christ the Shepherd of the faithful. Ezek. 34. 23. Christ's birth declared to the Shepherds Luk. 2. 9 False Shepherds. jerem. 12. 10. and 23. 1. Ezek. 34. 2 Shepherds that admonish not. Ezek. 3. 18 the golden Shields of Solomon. 1. king. 10. 17. and 14. 26. Shimei and his villainy. 2. Sam. 16. 5. and 19 16. 1. King. 2. 36. In Shiloh was the tabernacle of the congregation. Ioshu. 18. 1. 1. Samuel. 1. 24. Shuah the father of judahs wife. Genes. 38. 2 ¶ The Sick aught to sand for the elders of the church. jam. 5. 14 Christ's Side is pierced. john. 19 34. a Sign given to hezekiah. 2. King. 20. 9 a Sign given to saul for a confirmation 1. Sam. 10, 2 Fear not the Signs of heaven. jerem. 10. 2. Signs which shall not come before the latter day. Luk. 21. 25. Zion king of heshbon given into the hands of israel. Deut. 2. 24 Simeon and his doings. Gen. 29 and 34 & 42 & 46 & 49 Simon, iudas maccabeus brother. 1. Mac. 13. 14. Simon the pharisee. Luk. 7. 36 Simon the forcerer. Act. 8. 9 Sinai a mountain. Exod. 19 1. Galat. 4. 24. David the sweet Singer of israel. 2. Sam. 23. 1. David's Singers. 1. Chro. 25. 1. Sing spiritual songs to the Lord Ephes. 5. 19 To Sing with the spirit and understanding. 1. Cor. 14. 15. Christ hath delivered us from sin. Luk. 1. 74. God only forgiveth sin. Numbers. 14. 18. The knowledge of Sin by the law. Rom. 3. 20. He that committeth Sin, is of the devil. 1. john. 3. 8. He that committeth sin, is the servant of sin. joh. 8. 34. sin against the holy Gost. Mar. 3. 29. By the Sin of adam death entered into the world. Rom. 5. 12. the Lord washeth away our sins. Isa. 4. 4. 1. Cor. 6. 11. sinner's captives. Rom. 7. 23. Christ is come to call Sinners. Matth. 9 12. the penitent Sinner shallive. Ezek. 33. 11. Deut. 30. 2. Sisera. judg. 4 ¶ The Sky read in the morning. Matth. 16. 2. ¶ To Sleep, for to dye. Gen. 47. 30. Mat. 9 24. He that Slayeth a man, shall die the death Exod. 21. 12. levit. 24. 17. ¶ The Smell of noahs sacrifice. Gene. 8. 21. what punishment he shall have, that Smiteth his father, or a woman with child. Exod. 21. 22 ¶ Of the Sodbmites. Gene. 13 & 14 & 19 Ezek. 16. 48. joseph Sold by god's providence. Gen. 45. 5. The Solemn feasts of the jews. Exod. 23. 14. Christ prayeth in a Solitary place. Mar. 1. 35. The Songs of moses. Deut. 32. 1. The Songs of salomon, a thousand and five. 1. King. 14. 32 The disobedient Son is stoned to death. Deut. 21. 21. Sopater. Act. 20. 4. Sorcerers aught to die the death. levit. 20. 27. Sorrow not above measure for them that are dead. 1. Thes. 4. 13. Sosthenes. Act. 18. 17. The duty of Soldiers. Luk. 3. 14. josiah took away South sayers. 2. King. 23. 24. What man Soweth, that shall he reap. Gala. 6. 7. ¶ God's providence even upon the Sparrow. Mat. 10. 29. Evil Speakers shall not inherit the kingdom of god. 1. Cor. 6. 10 whoso speaketh, let him Speak the words of God. 1. Pet. 4. 11. Sobriety in Speaking. Prou. 17. 27 the Spies of the land of promise are slain for stirring up the people. Nomb. 14. 36. spies sent into jericho. josh. 2. 1 sanctification of the Spirit. 1. Pet. 1. 2. the fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5. 22. The wisdom of the Spirit. Rommains. 8. 6. we must not believe every Spirit. 1. joh. 4. 1. Lying Spirits. Isa. 19 14 the Spirit and the flesh lust one against another. Gal. 5. 17 Spirit, for wind. Gene. 8. 1. Grieve not the holy Spirit of God. Ephes. 4. 30. the Spirit prayeth for us. Rom. 8. 26. Spoils divided equally. 1. Sam. 30. 24. josh. 22. 8. the Spouse of Christ, the Church. Psal. 45. 10. ¶ Paul baptised Stephanas and his fami lie. 1, Cor. 1. 16. Steven and his death. Act. 6. 5 & 7. Christ, the corner Stone, is refused. Mat. 21. 42. 1. Pet. 2. 7. the stone to stumble at. 1. Pet. 2. 8. It raineth Stones. josh. 10. 11. God loveth the Stranger. Deut. 10. 18. Oppress not Strangers. Exod. 13. 9 levit. 19 33. strangers had the tithes given them. Deut. 14. 29. Strangled things forbidden. Genes. 9 4. God is our Strength. 2. Samuel. 22. 3. Exod. 15. 2. The waters of Strife. Nomb. 20. 13 strive not with any. Prou. 20. 3. 2. Timo. 2. 23. ¶ The elders of Succoth put to death & how. judg. 8. 14. ¶ The Sun and moon for signs, and for ceasons. Gen. 1. 14. the sun stayed at the words of ioshua. josh. 10. 12. the Supper of our Lord with his disciples. Mat. 26. 26. the Supper of the Lord aught to be do ne in his remembrance. Luk. 22. 19 ¶ Swear by the name of the living god Deut. 6. 13. swear not at all. Mat. 5. 34. swear not by the name of strange god. Exod. 23. 13. swear not in vain. Deut. 5. 11. Paul Sweareth. 2. Cor. 2. 1 the authority of the temporal Sword. Gen. 9 6. Rom. 13. 6. T THe form of the Tabernacle. Exod. 26 and 36 & 39 32. the feast of Tabernacles. levit. 23. 24. to bias biddeth the godly to his Table Tob. 2. 2. the Tables of testimony. Exod. 32. 15 Tabytha is raised up again. Act. 9 36. against Tale bearers. Prou. 26. 22. 18. 8. Tamar a widow, and her doings. Ce. 38 Tamar the daughter of david. 2. Samue 13. 1. ¶ Teachers ordained in the church. 1. Cor. 12. 28. the holy Ghost in the Teacher of t faithful. john. 14. 26. the Temple, for, the body of Christ. joh. 2. 21. the Temple is built up again. hag. 1. 14. Ezr. 4. 1. the Temple of salomon. 1. King. 6. 1. and 8. 13. the Temple of the Lord is burned. 2. King. 25. 9 tempt not God. Deut. 6. 16. Matth. 4 1. Cor. 10. 9 Terah abrahams father. Gen. 11. 27. Terah dieth in haran. Gene. 11. 32. the description of the old Testan josh. 24. Ebr. 9 the blood of the Testament. Ebr. 9 the new Testament. Gen. 3. 15. Ebr. and 10. 16. for the remission of sil Mat. 26. 28. ¶ Thanksgiving becometh saints Ephes. 5. 4 the punishment of Theft. Exod. 22. theft forbidden. Exod. 20. 15. the Thoughts of man's heart, wick Gen. 6. 5. 〈◊〉 not the Thoughts of thy own heart. Nomb. 15. 39 〈◊〉 as an apostle. john. 11. 16 & 20, 24. 〈◊〉 seed choked with Thorns. Mark. 〈◊〉 4. 7. Thryphon. 1 Mac. 13. 12 〈◊〉 The latter Times. 1. tim. 4. 1 〈◊〉 diversity of Times. Genes. 1. 14. and 8. 22. 〈◊〉 must not be observed. Galat. 4. 10 Timotheus. 1. Cor. 4. 17 Who live of the Tithes. Deut. 14. 29 the Tithes of sedes are at the king's plea sure. 1. Sam. 8. 15. the Tithes of the land are the lords. levit. 27. 30 〈◊〉 Toi the king of hamath. 2. Sam. 8. 9 〈◊〉 a judge in israel. judg. 10. 1. 〈◊〉 fault and virtue of the Tongue. I am. 3. 5. Prou. 12. 13. & 13. 2 & 14. 3. 〈◊〉 thy Tongue from evil. 1. Peter. 3, 10. 〈◊〉 of Tongues. 1. Cor. 12. 28 and 14. 2. 〈◊〉 the for to the. Exod. 21. 24. 〈◊〉 The Good Treasure of the heart. Mat. 12. 35. 〈◊〉 Tre, green Tre. Luk. 23. 31. 〈◊〉 Good Tree beareth good fruit. Mat. 12. 33. 〈◊〉 Tre of life, the tre of knowledge, Gen. 2. 9 〈◊〉 Tre that maketh the waters sweet. Exod. 15. 25. 〈◊〉 created for man. Gene. 1. 12. and 2. 9 16. 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 must stand in time of war Deut. 20. 19 〈◊〉 fruitful Trees three years uncircumcised. levit. 19 23. 〈◊〉 and her commendation. 1. Esdr. 4. 34. 〈◊〉 of silver. Nomb. 10. 2. 〈◊〉. Rom. 8. 35. Ebr. 12. 5. 〈◊〉 bringeth patience. Ro. 5. 3. 〈◊〉 by Tribulations entre into the 〈◊〉 of heaven. Acts. 14. 22. 〈◊〉 to the faith. 1. Pet. 4. 12 〈◊〉 Tribute. Rom. 13. 7 〈◊〉 payeth Tribute to the magistrate 〈◊〉 at. 17. 27. 〈◊〉 the first 〈◊〉 and iron 〈◊〉. Gen. 4. 22. FIVE 〈◊〉 a work of the flesh. Gal. 5. 20. 〈◊〉 of the tabernacle. Exod. 26. 31. 〈◊〉 on moses face. Exod. 34. 33. 〈◊〉 is forbidden. Prou. 20. 22. 〈◊〉. 11. 12. levit. 19 18. Luk. 9 55. 〈◊〉 pertaineth to God. Deut. 23. Rom. 12. 19 Ebr. 10. 30. 1. Thess. 4. 6 〈◊〉 the Verity. iohn. 14. 6. 〈◊〉 of the young men, that is, their 〈◊〉. 1. Sam. 21. 5. ¶ Noah's vinyeard. Gene. 9 20. Laws concerning Vineyards. Exod. 22 5. Deut. 20. 6 & 22. 9 & 23. 24. Virgins taken in war. Nomb. 31. 18. ¶ Hearts Uncircumcised. levit. 26. 41. uncleanness aught not once to be named among Christians. Ephes. 5. 3. company not with the Ungodly. 1. cor. 5. 11. an Union of the jews and gentiles in Christ. Isa. 19 24. ¶ Vocation of the jews and Gentiles. Rom. 15. 9 harken to the Voice of the Lord Exo. 15. 26. Deut. 13. 4 & 30. 20. Vows aught to be performed. Nomb. 30. 3. Deut. 23. 21. ¶ Vriah the husband of bethsheba. 2. Sam. 11. 3. Vriiah the priest. 2. King. 16. 11. ¶ Of Usury. Deut. 23. 20. A law against Usury. Deut. 23. 19 ¶ Vzziah otherwise called azariah, the son of amaziah, king of iudah. 2. King. 14. 21. & 2. Chro. 26. 1. ¶ to Walk with God. Gen. 5. 24. divers causes of freedom from Varre. Deut. 20. 5. War is sent for the sin of the people 1. King. 8. 33. levit. 26. 23. No man Warreth at his own cost. 1. Cor. 9 7. to Watch. Mat. 24. 42. & 25. 1. 1. Thess. 5. 2. Cols. 4. 2. Unclean Water. livit. 11. 38. Water changed into wine. john. 2. 8. the Water of life. john. 4. 14 & 7. 38. Bitter Waters. Exod. 15. 23. Waters flowing out of the rock. Exod. 17. 6. the King's Way. Nomb. 21. 22. to go the Way of all the earth, for, to dye. 1. King. 2. 2. the Way of the lord is uncorrupt. 2. Sam. 22. 31. the Way of verity. 2. Pet. 2. 2. ¶ The Weak in knowledge eat herbs. Rom. 14. 2. David's Weapons against goliath. 1. Sam. 17. 40 the Veapons of the faithful. 1. Cor. 10. 4. Ephes. 6. 11. a Wedding garment. Mat. 22. 12. of Weights. Deut. 25. 13. Hos. 12. 7. the feast of weeks. Exod. 34. 22. well doing cometh of the lord. Philip. 1. prover. 16. 1. & 20. 24. the philistines fill up abrahams Wels. Gen 26. 14. Israel in his Welts forsook God. Deut. 32. 15. Blessed are they that Weep Matth. 5. 4. Luk. 6. 21. Weep with them that weep. Rom. 12. 15. ¶ The vision of wheels. Ezek. 1. 15. the vision of the great whore. Revel. 17. Whoredom punished by death. Gene. 38. 24. levit. 18. 29. the hire of a whore aught not to be given up for a vow. Deut. 23. 18. Avoid the company of Whores. Prou. 6. 24 & 23. 27. ¶ Young Widows. 1. Tim. 5. 11. the duty of the Wife, Ephes. 5. 22. Tite. 2. 5. the praise of a virtuous Wife. Pro. 18. 22 the good Wife and the bad. Prou. 12. 4. A prudent Wife is the gift of God. Prou. 19 14. A contentious Wife is to be avoided. prover. 21. 9 the Wife not found to be a virgin. Deut. 22. 14. the Wife aught to be careful for her family. Tit. 2. 5. the Wife suspect of adultery. Nomb. 5. 12. God worketh in us both the Will and the deed. Phil. 2. 13. to Will, is present with us, but to perform is not. Rom. 7. 18. Priest's may not drink Wine. Leu. 10. 8. Wine maketh glad the heart of man. judg. 9 13. Psal. 104. 15. Wisdom and simplicity required. Mat. 10. 16. the Wisdom of the flesh disobedient to the law of God. Rom. 8. 7. 1. Corint. 1. and 2. & 3 Christ is the Wisdom of God. Luk. 11. 49. the wisdom of God hide in the Gospel. 1. Cor. 2. 7. what the wisdom of this world is with God. 1. Cor. 1. 19 & 3. 19 Bear no false witness. Exode. 20. 16. and 23. 1. the testimony of witnesses. Deut. 17. 6. what punishment is appointed for false witness bearing. Deut. 19 16. ¶ The woman, diseased with an issue of blood, is healed. Mat. 9 20. the woman that hath the bloody issue. levit. 15. 19 Let every woman have her husband. 1. Corin. 7. 2. Ephes. 5. 22. the woman that turneth her husband from the true God, shall die the death Deut. 13. 6. He that striketh a woman with child. Exod. 21. 22. woman's duty. 1. Cor. 11. 6 and 14. 34. Paul preacheth to women. Act. 16. 13. the jews might not marry strange women. Exod. 34. 16. Ezr. 10. 3. women preserved in taking of cities. Deut. 20. 14. the elder women should instruct the young to love their husbands. Tit. 2. 3 Against women that disguise themselves in men's apparel. Deut. 22. 5. The famine of God's word. Amos. 8. 11. 〈◊〉 that sinneth not in word, is perfit jam. 3. 2 〈◊〉 is the word of God. john. 1. 1. 〈◊〉 nothing to the word of god, nor take any thing from it. Deut. 4. 2. and 12. 32 〈◊〉 away the word of the Lord 1. Sam. 15. 23. 〈◊〉 word should be laid up in our hearts Deu. 6. 6. & 11. 18. we aught to follow it. Deut. 5. 32. We aught to teach it to our children. Deut. 4. 9 and 11. 19 〈◊〉 word of god how we aught to handle it. 〈◊〉 6. 7. 〈◊〉 Words thou shalt be justified. Mat. 12. 37. 〈◊〉 Workman is worthy of his meat. Mat. 10. 10. 〈◊〉 Works. Ephes. 5. 11. 〈◊〉 Works do witness of faith. 〈◊〉. 5. Ebr. 6. 10. 2. Pet. 1. 5. 〈◊〉 of mercy. Mat. 25. 31 〈◊〉 of darkness. Tit. 2. 12 〈◊〉 of gentiles we must 〈◊〉 Ephes. 4. 17. 〈◊〉 of god are perfit. deu. 32. 4 〈◊〉 of iniquity. Mat. 25. 41 〈◊〉 of light. Ephes. 5. 9 〈◊〉 that defile a man. Mar. 7. 20 〈◊〉 works we are not saved. Rom. 〈◊〉 Ephes. 2. 8. Tit. 3. 5 〈◊〉 shall judge the World. 1. Cor. 6. 2. Christ prayeth not for the world. joh. 17. 9 Love not the world. 1. joh. 2. 15 The fashion of this world goeth away 1. Cor. 7. 31 The World made by christ. joh. 1. 10 True Worshippers. joh. 4. 23 The Worshippers of strange gods are stoned to death. Deut. 17. 5. are delivered into the hands of spoilers. iud. 2. 14. The Worshippers of strange gods shall die the death. Deut. 6. 14. To Worship god in spirit. joh. 4. 23 Worship god only. Mat. 4. 10 The Worship of strange gods is forbidden. Exod. 23. 13 ¶ The Wrath of god on the children of disobedience. Coloss. 3. 6. Y THe Idle are reproved. Prou. 21. 25. & 22. 13. and 26. 13 The evils that come of yldenes. prou. 24. 30. Yalenes to be avoided. prou. 20. 13. and 21. 25. ¶ The Year of jubilee. levit. 25. 11. ¶ A Yoke of iron for the disobedient. Deut. 28. 48. The duty of Young women. Tit. 2. 4 The lusts of Youth are to be avoided. 2. Tim. 2. 22. Z ZAccheus the Publican. 19 2. Zachariah the king of Israel. 2 14. 29. Zalmunna and zebah slain by judg. 8. 21. Zamzummin, a people. Deut. 2. 〈◊〉 ¶ The Zeal of god against the ma. walketh according to the 〈◊〉 nes of his heart. Deut. 29. 20. The Zeal of moses. Exod. 32. 26. of 〈◊〉 nebas. Nomb. 25. 7. of eliiah. 1. King. 18. 40. of jehu. 2. King. 10. 16. Zebulun, his genealogy and his doings. Gen. 30. 20. and 46. 14. & 49. 13. Deut. 53. 18. Zechariah the son of jehoiada the priest. 2. Chron. 24. 20. Zechariah the son of berechiah. zecha. 1. 1. Mat. 23. 35. Zedekiah, King. 2. King. 24. 17. & 25. 7. jerem. 52. 1. Ezek. 12. 13 Zeeb slain. judg. 7. 25 Zerubbabel the son of shealtiel. hag. 1. 12 ¶ Zibba. 2. Sam. 9 2. Zidkitah, a false prophet. 1. King. 22. 11 Zimri the King of Israel, and his doings. 1. King. 6. 9 Zion the city of David. 2. Sam. 5. 9 1. Chron. 11. 5. ¶ The end of the table. A perfit SUPPUTATION OF THE YEARS AND TIMES FROM ADAM UNTO CHRIST Proved by the Scriptures, after the collection of divers autors. The sum of the years of the first age. 〈◊〉 Adam unto noah's flood are years. 1656. 〈◊〉 when Adam was a 130 year old, he 〈◊〉 Seth. 〈◊〉 being 105. years, begat Enos. 〈◊〉 being 90. years, begat Cainan. 〈◊〉 being 70 years, begat Mahalaleel. 〈◊〉 being 65. years, begat Jared. 〈◊〉 at the age of a 162. years, begat Enoch. 〈◊〉 being 65 years, begat 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 at the age of 187. eyeres, 〈◊〉 Lamech. 〈◊〉 being 182, years, begat Noe. 〈◊〉 the coming of the flood was 〈◊〉 years old, as appeareth in the 〈◊〉 of Genesis. The whole sum of the years are 1656. FRom the said flood of No unto Abra hams departing from Chalde were 363. years, and ten days. For the said flood continued one whole year and ten days. Sem [which was noah's son] begat Are phaxat two years after that. Arphaxat begat Salah when he was 35. years old. Salah being 30. years old, begat Heber. Heber at his age of 34. begat Phalech. Phalech being 30 years, begat Regu. Regu being 32. years, begat Saruch. Saruch being 30. years, begat Nahor. Nahor being 29. years, begat There. There being 70. years, begat Abraham. And Abraham departed from Chalde when he was 70. years old. These said years accounted are 363. years, & ten days. FRom Abraham's departing from Vr in Chalde unto the departing of the children of Israel from Egypt are 430. years, gathered as followeth. Abraham was in Charran five years, & departed in the 75. year. He begat Isaac when he was 100 years old, and in the 25 year of his departing. Isaac begat jakob when he was 60. years old. Jack ob went into Egypt with all his family, when he was 130. year old. Israel was in Egypt 220. years, which remain from that time. Then rebate 80. years from this: for so old was Moses when he conducted the Israelites from Egypt. So the rest of the years, that is to say 130, are divided betwixt Amram and Chath. Then Chath begat Amram at 〈◊〉 67 years 〈◊〉. 65. years, begat 〈◊〉 who in the. 80. year of his age 〈◊〉 with the Israelites from 〈◊〉. 〈◊〉 supputation is the. 430 〈◊〉 mentioned in the. 12 of Exod. and the. 3. to the Galatians. Rome the going of the Israelites from Egypt unto the first building of the Temple ate. 480. years, after this supputation and account. Moses remained in the desert or wilderness. 40. years. joshua and Othonied ruled. 40. years Aioth. 70. years Deborah. 40. years Gedeon. 40. years Abimelech. 3. 〈◊〉 Thela. 23. years jair. 22. years There were they without a captain unto the 18. year of jepthe jepthe. 6. years Abissam. 7. years Elom. 10. years Abaton. 8. years Samson. 20. years. Heli judge and Priest. 44. years Samuel and Saul reigned. 40. years David was King. 40. years Solomon in the. 4. year of his reign began the building of the Temple. These are the. 480. years mentioned in the first of the Kings, & the. 6. chap. FRom the first building of the Temple unto the captivity of Babylon are. 419. years and an half Solomon reigned yet. 36. years Roboam. 17. years Abia. 3. years josaphat. 25. years joram. 8. years Ochasias one year Athalia the Queen. 7. years joas. 40. years Amasias. 29. years Ozias. 52. years joathan. 16. years Achas. 16. years Ezechias. 29. years Manasses. 55. years Amon. 2. years josias. 31. years joachas. 3. month Eliacim. 11. years joachim. jechonias. 3. month And here beginneth the captivity of Babylon. The sum of these years are 419. years. Jerusalem was testified and builded again after the captivity of Babylon 143. years. The captivity continued 70 years. The children of Israel were delivered and restored to their freedom in the first year of Cyrus. The Temple was begun to be builded in the 2 year of the said Cyrus, and finished in the 46 year, which was the 6 year of Darius. After that 〈◊〉 had reigned 20 year, Nehemias restored to liberty, and went to 〈◊〉 de the city, which was finished in 32. year of the said Darius. All the years from the building of Temple again are 26 years. The whole sum of years amount to 143 years. FRom the re-edifying of the city v the coming of Christ, are 483, years, after this supputation or 〈◊〉 bring. It is mentioned in the 9 of Daniel jerusalem should be built up 〈◊〉 and that from that time unto the 〈◊〉ming of Christ are 67 weeks, 〈◊〉 every week is reckoned for 〈◊〉 years. So 67 weeks amount to 〈◊〉 years. For from the 32 year of 〈◊〉 unto the 42 year of 〈◊〉 in which year our Saviour 〈◊〉 born, are just and complete 〈◊〉 years, whereupon we 〈◊〉 from Adam unto Christ are 39 six months and ten days, 〈◊〉 the birth of Christ unto this year, is 1560. Then the whole sum and 〈◊〉 years from the beginning of 〈◊〉 de unto this present year of out God 1560 are just 5534. 6 mon. the said oddeten days. The End. JOSHVA CHAP. 1. VERS. 8. Let not this book of the Law depart out of thy mouth, but mediate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe and do according to all that is written therein: so shalt thou make thy way prosperous, and then shalt thou have good success.