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Table of Contents
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Foreword by Dr. Peter Lillback vii
Preface ix
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Historical Documents:
The Magna Carta 1367
The Mayflower Compact 1375
The Declaration of Independence 1377
The Articles of Confederation 1381
The Constitution of the United States 1387
Amendments to the Constitution 1396
Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior 1402
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A s you hold this new edition of the venerated
Geneva Bible, several realities converge in
your heart, your mind, and your hands. What are
civilization in history. The restoration of spiritual
glorythe potential to reassert our cultures values
of freedom, prosperity, education, and truthis
these realities? They include: before you.
History and Legacy It was the Geneva Bible that Scholarship and Ideas The scholars of the past
accompanied our forefathers to the new world. have been united in this edition with contempo-
They made history in many ways, not the least of rary scholars. The Geneva Bibles timeless truths,
which was a legacy of Scriptural wisdom inspired revolutionary ideas, and spiritual renewal will
by the Geneva Bible. enable you to renew your heart, inform your mind,
and direct your hands. Love the Lord your God
Power and Influence As Paul was not ashamed of with all your heart and mind, and may the ancient
the Gospel of Christ, knowing it to be the power and eternal truths in these pages be the pointers
of God, committed believers in Christ can, and on your quest to plumb the treasures of wisdom
have, changed the culture with powerful tools hidden in Christ.
like the Geneva Bibles unique
translation and wisdom. The Changing the World Simply
Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The Geneva put, nothing has ever really
changed the world except Gods
Achievement and Celebration Bible once power. In your hands you have
The restoration of the Geneva
Bible to American life is both
changed the been given the greatest source
of the greatest ideas known
a remarkable achievement and world. In your to man. The Scriptures, and
an event that readers can best the wisdom of the theological
celebrate by reading and shar- hands you hold minds who brought forth the
ing with everyone possible. Geneva Bible, will enable you
something to think Gods thoughts after
Saving Knowledge and Jesus
Christ The heart of the Bible that is about Him because the Bible is His
special revelation. Herewith is
is Christ and His glorious
salvation. He is the central
to change the a resource that you are sure to
find indispensable for the study
message of the entire Bible. worldagain. and interpretation of creation
The Geneva Bible leads you as God would have you see it.
not only to know and love Him
as the Sovereign Lord of grace but it also leads The Geneva Bible once changed the world. In
you to know and to love Him as the Sovereign your hands you hold something that is about to
Lord of history. change the worldagain. So use this Bible with
care. Use it faithfully with faith. Then watch God
Joy and Hope There is joy because of the rich once more do above and beyond all that we can
Biblical theology of Gods sovereign grace. And ask or imagine.
there is thus hope for our fallen world because
Gods sovereignty can move mountains, bring Dr. Peter A. Lillback
down strongholds, and turn hearts of stone into Advisory Board Chairman,
hearts of flesh and faith. 1599 Geneva Bible Restoration Project
President, Westminster Theological Seminary
Opportunity and Potential With this spiritual
President, The Providence Forum
arsenal in your hands you are equipped to storm
Senior Pastor, Proclamation
the strongholds with the spiritual wisdom that
Presbyterian Church
opened this continent to become the most blessed
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T he God-given vision to restore this special
edition of the 1599 Geneva Bible was an-
nounced in January of 2004. Soon thereafter
the chief difference is the introduction of an
English translation of Theodore Bezas sum-
maries of doctrine and exposition of phrases,
a team was organized to reset every word, in Bezas Latin Bible. In 1598, the annotations
making no changes except these few: modern on the Book of Revelation by Francis Junius,
spelling; proofreading to ensure word-for-word a Huguenot divine, were introduced into the
accuracy with the original 1599 edition; and Geneva Bible [Metzger, Bruce M., Book
designing an easy-to-read format. Over the Notes, Theology Today, Vol 46, no 4 ( Janu-
subsequent three years of meticulous work, ary 1990): 463].
the production/editorial team witnessed the The edition we have chosen as our source is
Providence of God in the daily details. The a facsimile of the work of Tomson and Junius,
Lord clearly has ordained this special project dated 1599; however in 1599 alone ten editions
and brought it to completion. Our hope is appeared [Dr. Roger Nicole, The Original
that the Geneva Bible, restored to its rightful Geneva Bible, Tabletalk Magazine, Vol. 19,
place among frequently referenced Scriptures, no 4 (April 1995)]. Our source copy was
will remind Christians of their rich heritage published by L L Brown (The 1599 Geneva
in the Protestant Reformation and inspire Bible. Ozark, MO: LL Brown Publishing,7th
them to continue advancing the Gospel and printing, 2003), with an introduction by James
Christs Kingdom with the same passion and W. Bennett, and back matter containing the
conviction of the Reformers. (undated) Sternhold & Hopkins Psalms. The
We would like to share with readers the Apocrypha and metrical Psalms, included in
editorial philosophy and restoration processes that edition, are omitted here, as well as the
we employed as we prepared this edition of brief introductions to the Old Testament
the 1599 Geneva Bible. books (since they were not available for the
SOURCE TEXT New Testament books, we elected to omit
them consistently). A Note to the Reader
Unlike most contemporary Bible transla- in our source copys front matter, lists errors
tions, which have unvarying contents because that, according to the Historical Catalogue
of copyright strictures, the Geneva Bible was of Printed Bibles, were in the original 1599
never a uniform publication. Due to the relative editionindicating an edition printed early
novelty of publishing Bibles in English, as well enough in 1599 to precede these corrections.
as the sheer number of printings (approximately It has been our attempt faithfully to preserve
150 in its first 75 years), its many editions often this single source, rather than consult many
varied in content and presentation. editions that would risk producing an inau-
The Geneva Bible was first published in thentic pastiche. The only exceptions are rare
1560, and then in 1576 a revised form of indiscernible sections or words; in those cases
the Geneva Bible was produced by Laurence we have consulted other editions, indicated by
Tomson, Secretary to Sir Francis Walsingham citations in brackets.
(then Elizabeths Secretary of State) and
formerly lecturer in Hebrew at Geneva. This AUTHENTICITY
contains a few changes in the translation, the Every word, as well as exact sentence structure,
most characteristic being Tomsons pedantic of the source edition is retained. We carefully
rendering of the Greek definite article by that have preserved the use of italics, by which
(e.g., Matt. 16.16, Thou art that Christ); but the original translators indicated that they
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had supplied words not found in the original typeset Jesus said unto him.
manuscripts. We retained capitalization of However, some of the spelling decisions
words, even at the risk of presenting anomalies were not as clear-cut:
to contemporary eyes. We avoided editorial Possessives We added apostrophes for pos-
tinkering in the name of stylistic consistency. sessives (which were not used in the English
Original punctuation was retained except in of that day), because these were determined
cases of egregious mistakes or obvious typo- not to be changes in meaning. For instance,
graphical errors in the source edition. where the source text read God his mercy,
David Norton, in A Textual History of the this edition reads Gods mercy.
King James Bible (Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 2005), describes his own Proper Names We have also changed the
editorial standards for a new edition of the spelling of the proper names in the Bible to
KJB for Cambridge: Very importantly, [to] not that of the NKJV, since this can greatly help
modernise wherever possible. Modernisation the contemporary reader, and does not com-
must not be at the expense of the text, even promise the meaning of the original edition.
if the result is more difficult for the reader If, however, the NKJV used a completely dif-
(page 136). Similarly, we did not attempt to ferent word than the source text, we retained
make the text readable from a modern stand- the word from the source text, since to change
pointonly to offer contemporary readers would be to make a different choice than the
original translators made. For example, we did
what the Geneva Bible said.
not substitute Syria for Aram.
ACCESSIBILITY
Changes in Meaning What seems like a spelling
The Geneva Bible was written during a difference sometimes indicates a distinction in
period where the English language was trans- meaning that the original translators intended.
forming from Middle English to Early Modern If we were unable to discern whether that was
English. English was also going through a the case, we retained the language of the source
shift in pronunciation that was caught in the text. For example, we accepted both bewray
printing press. Grammar was also changing, and betray, shamefaced and shamefast,
due to influence from other languages, the astonied and astonished.
printing press, and from natural simplifica- If, however, 16th-century spellings were
tion. Sentence structure also changed. freely interchanged with no distinction in
[Bennett, introduction to The 1599 Geneva meaning and if that is not the case today we
Bible, 2003, xv-xvii]. adjusted the text based on current meaning.
The English language evolved in major ways For example, the source uses beside and
during the writing of the Geneva Bible, and besides interchangeably, yet through the
since then has changed even more radically, subsequent years of English usage there has
especially in matters of typography and print. developed a distinction in meaning between
An exact facsimile reprint of the early Geneva the two words; so we used beside for by
Bible, therefore, would be largely inaccessible the side of, and besides for in addition to.
to the modern reader. We have therefore Other such examples include: whiles and
addressed and updated the spelling of some while, other and others, then and than.
words, and the appearance of some old let- In such instances the original word no longer
ters, for the sake of American readers ease gives the original meaning.
of comprehension. Many times this simply We have referred above to philological
meant changing an apparent f to an s; a y to challenges and typographical errors. Occa-
an i; a v to a u; an i to a j; and so forth. For sional words or passages in the original-source
example, instead of what contemporary eyes Geneva Bible are beyond the realms of subtle
would read as Iefus faid vnto him, we have ambiguity or theological debate. For example,
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in Matthew 3:16, the source Geneva reads that source or from any other resource available to
John saw the Spirit of God descending like us. In those few cases, we have used ellipses
a dove, and lightning upon Jesus. Because to indicate omitted text.
the intended word is so clearly lighting, we Study Notes Study notes from the source
made the change; but were yet concerned to edition frequently employ wording like Look
place that word in brackets, indicating that it afore, chap. 5,29 [found in Matthew 18:8] or
was a change from the source edition. Also, as as God command Levit. 23.40 [at Matthew
has been noted above, if we have been unable 21:9]. We have standardized all references to
to read our source book and have consulted Scripture using the book name abbreviations
another Geneva edition, we have enclosed listed on the Books of the Old and New
that text in brackets. Withal, there are very Testaments page in this volume, and using
few words in brackets in this edition. contemporary practice of separating chapter
Archaic Words If a word is archaic, obsolete, and verse with a colon. In cases like the first
colloquial, such that the meaning is now inacces- one above we simply use, for these examples,
sible or completely changed, we were careful to See Matt. 5:29 and as God commanded,
retain the original word; to completely change Lev. 23:40.
one word to another supersedes a spelling cor- CONCLUSION
rection and compromises authenticity. Instead
we have provided a glossary with short defini- To God be the glory for allowing us to be
tions in the back of this edition to help the used in the restoration of this historic work.
modern reader. Again, to quote Norton, The The republication of this Bible is an indication
English of the KJB has many archaic words that the Lord is a faithful, covenant-keeping
that present challenges to the understand- God, That thou mayest know, that the Lord
ing, but it is obvious that changing them is thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which
translating them [A Textual History of the keepeth covenant and mercy unto them that
King James Bible, 138]. The Geneva Bible of love him and keep his commandments, even
1560, being even earlier than the King James to a thousand generations. (Deut. 7:9)
Bible of 1611, has many archaic words. The Merciful Lord, we ask you to once again
purpose of this edition is to let the reader see grant Repentance, Reformation, and Revival
what they are, not to see how we decided to in your Church for the advancement of your
translate them. Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
Indiscernible Text There have been oc- Tolle Lege Press
casions when we simply could not discern White Hall, WV
the meaning of a word, or the intent of the August 2006
original translators, either from our original
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The History and Impact of the
Geneva B ible
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T he Bible you hold in your hands, known
as The Geneva Bible, has been the lost
treasure of Christendom for almost four
the gentry sought after wealth, social position,
and favors of royal courts.
Into this seemingly hopeless culture of cor-
centuries. Nearly forgotten by the modern ruption and error, the light of Gods written
world, this version of the Holy Scriptures Wordin the newly translated, published,
was researched, compiled, and translated and distributed Geneva Bibleinexorably
into English by exiled Reformers in Geneva, began to liberate the English-speaking people,
Switzerland, between 1557 and1560, and was penetrating hearts and transforming minds.
destined to be the major component of the It is no exaggeration to say that the Geneva
English-speaking peoples rise from the back- Bible was the most significant catalyst of
waters of history to the center of civilization. the transformation of England, Scotland,
This edition of the Geneva Bible is the first and America from slavish feudalism to the
completely new publication since the time of its heights of Christian civilization.
first issue, and timed for release on the 400th As the first Bible to be read by the common
anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown people in English, the Geneva Bible inspired
in what is now Virginia. The Geneva Bible those who championed self-government, free
surely was carried aboard their three ships that enterprise, education, civic virtue, protection of
sailed from England in December of 1606. women and children, and godly culture. John
The New England Pilgrims likewise relied on Knox preached with power from the Geneva
the Geneva Bible for comfort and strength on Bible at St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh,
their 66-day voyage aboard the Mayflower in mightily influencing Scotlands restoration
1620, and were even more dependent upon from clan-dominated, semi-pagan barbarity
it as they wrote the Mayflower Compact, a to Christian faith and liberty. The legendary
document unique in world history and the Soldiers Pocket Bible, famous as the spiritual
first constitutional government in the western companion to Oliver Cromwells Christian
hemisphere. soldiers in the English civil war, was composed
of verses from the Geneva translation. And
it was the Geneva Bible that was carried
Setting the Stage
and read by the Pilgrims as they landed in
England of 1557 was a society beset by the wilderness of America and extrapolated
contradictions, oppression, even barbarity. concepts of civic morality from its pages as
More than 300 men had been burned at the they laid foundation-stones of the worlds
stake by the Catholic tyrant, Bloody Mary first constitutional republic.
Tudor, merely for promoting the English For more than 1500 years, an unfettered
Reformation. Many clergymen, Catholic spread of the Gospel in the world was sty-
and Protestant both, exacerbated rather than mied without a reliable, written version of
soothed the distress; semi-literate as a class, Gods Word in the common language of the
most received their parish jobs as payoffs and people. Romes missionaries and monasteries
often were unwilling to preach, or incapable had played their roles in civilizing the pagan
of composing sermons. The impoverished tribes of Europe and establishing Christian
and spiritually bereft masses found solace authority. But abuse of power and perver-
elsewheresloth, dissipation, or drinkwhile sion of truth by prelates and kings were
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commonplace by the Renaissance. one had been paid for by the same king who
The providential invention of movable persecuted him, Henry VIII, who became a
type, enabling not just the publication but supporter of Protestant reformers.
the practical distribution of the Geneva Bible, These first English passages of Scripture,
freed Gods Book from the echoes of august however, were pulpit Bibles, for use by the
cathedrals and the dead Latin language into clergy; still the people had no Bibles they
the lives and homes, hearths and hearts, of could afford nor, for the most part, that
everyday people in the English-speaking world. they could read.
In 1553, upon the death of Henry VIIIs
History of The Geneva Bible 16-year-old Protestant son Edward, Mary
Tudor ascended the throne, soon married
The Geneva translations revolutionary the Catholic King of Spain, and set about,
impact can be better appreciated by the often with violent cruelty, to stamp out the
realization that the Bible has only been avail- Reformation. Determined to force the English
able to laymen for 400 years. Prior to the people back to Roman Catholicism, she or-
printing of Luthers German Bible in 1534, dered the burning of all copies of the Bible in
and the Geneva Bible in English, everyday English. She caused more than 300 reformers,
believers, regardless of nationality, never had pastors and Bible translators to be burned at
a Bible of their own to read, study, to hide in the stake, well earning her for all of history
their hearts. The Church and kings kept all the sobriquet Bloody Mary.
but clergy and Latin scholars from reading Queen Marys vicious crusade drove ap-
Scripture; in England it even became, by royal proximately 800 English scholars to the
edict, a capital crime even to read the Bible in Continent (the Marian Exile) but God used
the vulgar tongue (the English language). In this exodus to assemble, in Geneva, some of
1526, the English scholar William Tyndale the finest theologians and Biblical scholars in
attempted to translate the Bible into English history. Here, under the protection of John
and was forced to flee to Germany, where he Calvins little republic, this special group
met Martin Luther, and then to Belgium, all of thinkers, led by William Whittingham
in an effort to translate the Bible and to fulfill (Calvins brother-in-law) and assisted by
the commitment made to a clergyman who Miles Coverdale, Christopher Goodman,
attempted to dissuade him from his mission: Anthony Gilby, John Knox, and Thomas
[Gods] version was to be made for all the Sampson, produced a new English Bible not
people, even the humblest: if God spare my life, beholden to any king or prelateThe Geneva
ere many years pass I will cause the boy that Bible,the first English Translation from the
driveth the plow to know more of Scripture original tongues since Tyndales revised New
than thou [a theologian] dost. Testament of 1534. The reformers sought
Fulfilling his promise, Tyndale published the to produce a Bible that was not based on
first-ever mechanically printed New Testament the less-authentic Latin Vulgate promoted
in the English language, in 1526. Six thousand by Queen Mary. They researched the most
first-edition copies were smuggled to England recently collected Greek and Hebrew manu-
and lit a fire that could not be extinguished. scripts. Whitinghams completed revision of
But Tyndale was hunted, captured, and William Tyndales New Testament, including
imprisoned in the Belgian town of Vilvoorde. many annotations and commentaries, was
On March 6, 1536, he was strangled and published in 1557; and almost immediately
burned at the stake, his last words Lord, work began on a revision of the entire Bible.
open the King of Englands eyes. His prayers Devoting more than two years of intense
were answered. Tyndales monumental work toil to the task, the result was the first Bible
made its way to some English pulpits, and translation produced by a committee rather
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than by one individual. They drew upon Adam and Eve clothing themselves in fig-leaf
painstaking translations from the original breeches, a decidedly English term.
languages; Theodore Bezas work and other So popular was the Geneva Bible that
continental translations, such as Luthers; between 1560 and 1644 at least 144 editions
all overseen and supported by reformers like were published, compared to but five editions
John Knox and John Calvin. of another, inferior, translation known as The
The completed Geneva Bible was published Bishops Bible. The Geneva Bible lost its promi-
in 1560 and dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, nence only after the King James Authorized
who had succeeded her half-sister Bloody Version of 1611 was widely promoted by the
Mary to the throne and, at least for political King and Bishop Laud (later Archbishop of
reasons, supported a definitive break with Canterbury and persecutor of Presbyterians),
the Church of Rome. The Geneva Bible was who outlawed the printing of the Geneva
an instant success that captured the hearts of Bible in the realm. When the Geneva Bible
the people with its powerful, uncompromis- disappeared, there were widespread complaints
ing prose and more than 300,000 words of that people could not see into the sense of
annotations in the margins to aid in personal Scripture for lack of the spectacles of those
study and understanding. Genevan annotations.
This unique 2006 edition of the 1599
version of the Geneva Bible uses Tomsons The Uniqueness of
revised New Testament (a later revision of The Geneva Bible
Whitinghams New Testament of 1557) and
Juniuss annotated notes on Revelation. The The Geneva Bible stands as one of the great
1599 version has the most complete compi- achievements of Biblical scholarship. It is the
lation of annotations of any of the Geneva Bible of firsts.
editions. It also has a table of interpretations It was the first English Bible to be fully
of proper names, which are chiefly found in translated from the original languages.
the Old Testament, and a table of principle The fall of Constantinople (1453) had a
subjects contained in the Bible. The Books of providential benefit, as previously unknown
Psalms were collected into English meters by Greek and Hebrew manuscripts were
Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others, carried to the West by Christians fleeing
to encourage their recitation in the manner the Islamic onslaught. The Renaissance
of the early churches. Also included were Periods interest in antiquity also brought
prayers to be used by English congregations authentic documents and historical details
every morning and evening. to the attention of the Geneva scholars.
For generations after its first printing, the
It was the first Bible translation to be printed
Geneva Bible remained the Bible of per-
in easy-to-read Roman type, rather than
sonal study in England, Scotland, and then
the older Black Face Gothic text. The
in America. A 1579 Scottish edition of the
2006 edition of the 1599 Geneva version
Geneva version was the first Bible printed
goes a step further; while keeping the Bible
in Scotland; it soon became the standard of
text and notes accurate word-for-word
the Scottish Kirk. The Scottish Parliament
required that every householder worth 300 with the 16th-century edition, spelling
marks, and every yeoman or burgess worth has been updated and the type reset in an
500 pounds, have a Bible in the vulgar tongue even easier-to-read form.
in their homes, under penalty of 10 pounds. It was the first Bible to qualify as a study
The Geneva Bible came to be called af- Bible, providing readers with copious notes,
fectionately the Breeches Bible. The term annotations, and commentary about the
derives from the reference in Genesis 3:7 to original manuscripts, clarification of am-
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biguous meanings, and cross references. It The marginal notes of the Geneva Bible
is a tribute to the intellectual integrity of present a systematic Biblical worldview cen-
the translators that they also used italics tered on the Sovereignty of God over all of
for the interpolated words that were not His creation including churches and kings.
in the original languageshelpful for the This unique Biblical emphasis, though fraught
English vernacular, and the first-ever use with dangers beyond spiritual debates (i.e.,
of this tool in historical or literary analysis. political and social pressure), was one of John
It was the first Bible to assign chapter de- Calvins great contributions to the English
marcation, and to add verse numbers within Reformers. For example, the marginal note in
chapters. These innovations facilitated the the Geneva Bible for Exodus 1:19 indicated
location of passages, memorization, and that the Hebrew midwives were correct to
recitation and the nurture of a nation disobey the Egyptian rulers. King James called
of Bible readers. such interpretations seditious. The tyrant
knew that if the people could hold him ac-
It was the first Bible to be printed in a countable to Gods Word, his days as a king
small quarto edition, portable and afford- ruling by Divine Right were numbered, but
able. This made it suitable for family use Calvin and the Reformers defended the clear
without expensive folios. Every Pilgrim meaning of Scripture against whims of king
family, for example, had a Geneva Bible or popes. Thus did the Geneva Bible begin
as the convenient center of its daily life. the unstoppable march to liberty in England,
Scotland, and America.
Impact of The Geneva Bible The marginal notes of the Geneva Bible
The Geneva Bible significantly assisted the also served to liberate believers from the
creation of the modern English language ignorance, heresy, and tyranny of the Middle
the lingua franca of todays world. William Ages. Calvin, and the Reformers who fol-
Tyndales linguistic genius and the poetic lowed in his footsteps, expounded the whole
mastery of Miles Coverdales earlier transla- counsel of God concerning doctrines of Sola
tion of the Poetic Books are widely credited Scripturathe Word of God alone, inspired
with sparking the English literary excellence and directional for our lives and culture; Sola
of the 17th and 18th centuries: the Geneva Fidefaith alone as the only means of justi-
Bible was the Bible of William Shakespeare, fication before God; Sola ChristusChrist
John Milton, John Bunyan, the Puritans alone as mankinds only mediator, lord, and
(considered historys greatest expositors), king; Sola Gratiagrace alone as the only
and the Pilgrims who sailed to America. It hope of salvation and sanctification; and
was the Bible that John Rolfe likely would Soli Deo GloriaGod alone, not king nor
have used in the conversion of Pocahontas pope, to receive the glory He is due in heaven
at Jamestown in 1611. and on earth.
The impact of the annotations and com- Today, these theological marginalia might
mentary in the Geneva Bible cannot be seem rudimentary or innocuous, but when
underestimated. The Calvinist notes of the they were systematically taught from Scripture
Geneva Bible infuriated King James I at and applied to life, as was done in the com-
Hampton Court in 1604, prompting him mentary in the Geneva Bible, entire nations
to authorize a group of Puritan scholars and societies were transformed. Ultimately,
to produce a version of the Bible without the knowledge of and obedience to Gods
annotation for him; ironically, the excellent written Word led to constitutional, limited
Authorized Version might never have been government; the end of slavery and the caste
written were it not for King Jamess antipathy system; free enterprise and the concept of
toward the Geneva Bible. private property; the so-called Puritan work
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ethic that fueled the scientific and industrial John Calvin, in exile in Geneva, surrounded
revolutions; wholesome, uplifting standards by pagan kings, wars, and a corrupt Roman
in the arts; and many other forms of progress. church, said these optimistic words about the
The bold innovations of the Geneva Bible spread of Gods Word:
continue to have an impact in todays world. Whatever resistance we see today offered
Because of its revolutionary format and fea- by almost all the world to the progress of the
tures, the Geneva Bible became the foundation truth, we must not doubt that our Lord will
for what we call group Bible study, and was come at last to break through all the under-
a catalyst for the acceptance of the liberating takings of men and make a passage for His
doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. Word. Let us hope boldly, then, more than
Puritan lay leaders expounded the Word and we can understand; He will still surpass our
other congregants offered commentary and opinion and our hope.
invited discussionall of which, today, might May we be inspired from His Word, as
be taken for granted; but such practices were our spiritual forbears were, to be fearlessly
previously and strictly proscribed. optimistic about the power of His Gospel
and the furtherance of His Kingdom on earth.
The Geneva Bibles For unto us a Childe is borne, and unto
Application for Today us a sonne is given: and the government and
peace shal have none end: he shall sit upon the
The Geneva Bible providentially was unleashed throne of David, and upon his kingdome, to
upon a dark, discouraged, downtrodden English- order it, and to establish it with judgement and
speaking world, at a time when Christendom with justice, from hence forthe, and for ever:
was in real danger of regressing to a form of the zeale of the Lorde of hostes wil performe
Caesar-worship. A Bible appeared that created this (Isaiah 9: 6-7, 1599 Geneva Bible).
the conditions for a Christian reformation of
life and culture, the likes of which the world Dr. Marshall Foster
had never seenits hallmarks including the Advisory Board Member,
explosion of faith; an emphasis on integrity; a
1599 Geneva Bible Restoration Project
unique and vital missionary movement; creative
Founder & President, The Mayflower Institute
literature, economic blessings; and political and
religious freedom. By the time of the defeat
of the Spanish Armada in 1588, just 28 years
after the first printing of the Geneva Bible,
it was already being said of the English that
they were becoming a people of the Book.
Almost 500 years later, our culture is once
again desperate for the Truth. Many people
have forgotten, abandoned, or rejected the
great lessons of the Reformation and the
Biblical theology that inspired the greatest
accomplishments of Western Civilization.
We fervently pray that the re-introduction
of this powerful tool of Godly dominion, the
Geneva Bible, will, with Gods favor, light the
fires for another powerful reformation. As we
read this sacred volume, let us remember the
sacrifice of the persecuted scholars on the
shores of Lake Geneva.
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George Washington
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Testaments
The Old Testament
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The
Old Testament
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T he first book of moses ,
called
1
Genesis
1 1 God created the heaven and the earth. 3 The light
and the darkness, 8 The firmament, 9 He separateth
the water from the earth. 16 He createth the sun, the moon,
chapter 1
a Ps. 33:6
Ps. 136:5
heaven be gathered into one place, and let the dry
land appear: and it was so.
Acts 14:15 10 And God called the dry land, Earth, and he
Acts 17:24
and the stars. 21 He createth the fish, birds, beasts, 26 He b Heb. 11:3 called the gathering together of the waters, Seas:
createth man, and giveth him rule over all creatures, 29 And c Ps. 33:6 and God saw that it was good.
provideth nurture for man and beast. Ps. 136:5
Jer. 10:12
11 Then God said, 1Let the earth bud forth the
1 In the 1beginning aGod created the heaven and Jer. 51:15 bud of the herb, that seedeth seed, the fruitful tree,
d Ps. 148:4
the earth. which beareth fruit according to his kind, which hath
e Ps. 33:7
2 And the earth was 1,2without form and void, Ps. 89:11
his seed in itself upon the earth: and it was so.
and 3darkness was upon the 4deep, and the Spirit of Ps. 136:6
Job 38:4
12 And the earth brought forth the bud of the
God 5moved upon the 6waters. f Ps. 136:7 herb, that seedeth seed according to his kind, also
3 Then God said, bLet there be light: And there Deut. 4:19 the tree that beareth fruit, which hath his seed in
was 1light. itself according to his kind: and God 1saw that it
4 And God saw the light that it was good, and was good.
God separated 1the light from the darkness. 13 So the evening and the morning were the third
5 And God called the Light, Day, and the darkness day.
he called Night. 1So the evening and the morning 14 And God said, fLet there be 1lights in the
were the first day. firmament of the heaven, to 2separate the day from
6 Again God said, cLet there be a 1firmament the night, and let them be for 3signs, and for seasons,
in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the and for days, and years.
waters from the waters. 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament
7 Then God made the firmament, and separated of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it
the waters, which were 1under the firmament, from was so.
the waters which were dabove the firmament: and it 16 God then made two great 1lights: the greater
was so. light to 2rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the
8 And God called the firmament, 1Heaven. So night: he made also the stars.
the evening and the morning were the second day. 17 And God set them in the firmament of the
9 God said again, eLet the waters under the heaven, to shine upon the earth,
Title 1 This word signifieth the beginning and generation of the 1:7 1 As the sea and rivers, from those waters that are in the clouds, which
creatures. are upheld by Gods power, lest they should overwhelm the world.
1:1 1 First of all, and before that any creature was, God made heaven 1:8 1 That is, the region of the air, and all that is above us.
and earth of nothing. 1:11 1 So that we see it is the only power of Gods word that maketh
1:2 1 As a rude lump and without any creature in it: for the waters the earth fruitful, which else naturally is barren.
covered all. 1:12 1 This sentence is so oft repeated, to signify that God made all
2 Or, waste. his creatures to serve to his glory, and to the profit of man: but for sin
3 Darkness covered the deep waters, for as yet the light was not they were accursed, yet to the elect, by Christ they are restored, and
created. serve to their wealth.
4 Hebrew, face of the deep. 1:14 1 By the lights he meaneth the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars.
5 He maintained this confused heap by his secret power. 2 Which is the artificial day, from the Sun rising, to the going
6 Hebrew, face of the waters. down.
1:3 1 The light was made before either Sun or Moon was created: 3 Of things appertaining to natural and political orders and sea
therefore we must not attribute that to the creatures that are Gods sons.
instruments, which only appertaineth to God. 1:16 1 To wit, the Sun and the Moon, and here he speaketh, as man
1:4 1 Hebrew, between the light, and between the darkness. judgeth by his eye: for else the Moon is less than the planet Saturn.
1:5 1 Hebrew, so was the evening, so was the morning. 2 To give it sufficient light, as instruments appointed for the same,
1:6 1 Or, spreading over, and air. to serve to mans use.
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b 1 Cor. 15:45
that it was good. 2 God resteth the seventh day, and sanctifieth it. 15 He
22 Then God 1blessed them, saying, Bring forth setteth man in the garden. 22 He createth the wom-
fruit and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and an. 24 Marriage is ordained.
let the fowl multiply in the earth. 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished,
23 So the evening and the morning were the fifth and all the 1host of them.
day. 2 For in the seventh day God ended his work
24 Moreover God said, Let the earth bring which he had made, aand the seventh day he 1rested
forth the 1living thing according to his kind, cattle, from all his work, which he had made.
and that which creepeth, and the beast of the earth 3 So God blessed the seventh day, and 1sanctified
according to his kind, and it was so. it, because that in it he had rested from all his work,
25 And God made the beast of the earth accord- which God created and made.
ing to his kind, and the cattle according to his kind, 4 These are the 1generations of the heavens and
and every creeping thing of the earth according to of the earth, when they were created, in the day, that
his kind: and God saw that it was good. the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,
26 Furthermore God said, h,1Let us make man in 5 And every 1plant of the field, before it was in
our 2image according to our likeness, and let them rule the earth, and every herb of the field, before it grew,
over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the heaven, for the Lord God had not caused it to 2rain upon the
and over the beasts, and over all the earth, and over earth, neither was there a man to till the ground,
everything that creepeth and moveth on the earth. 6 But a mist went up from the earth, and watered
27 Thus God created the man in his image: in the all the earth.
image of God created he him: he created them imale 7 The Lord God also 1made the man 2of the
and female. dust of the ground, and breathed in his face breath
28 And God 1blessed them, and God said to them, of life, band the man was a living soul.
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Bring forth fruit, and multiply, and fill the earth, and 8 And the Lord God planted a garden Eastward in
subdue it, and rule over the fish of the sea, and over 1
Eden, and there he put the man whom he had made.
the fowl of the heaven, and over every beast that 9 (For out of the ground made the Lord God to
1:20 1 As fish and worms which slide, swim, or creep. 1:28 1 The propagation of man is the blessing of God, Ps. 128.
2 Hebrew, the soul of life. 1:29 1 Gods great liberality to man, taketh away all excuse of his
3 Hebrew, face of the firmament. ingratitude.
1:21 1 The fish and fowls had both one beginning, wherein we see 2:1 1 That is, the innumerable abundance of creatures in heaven and
that nature giveth place to Gods will, forasmuch as the one sort is earth.
made to fly about in the air, and the other to swim beneath in the 2:2 1 For he had now finished his creation, but his providence still
water. watcheth over his creatures, and governeth them.
1:22 1 That is, by the virtue of his word he gave power to his crea 2:3 1 Appointed it to be kept holy, that man might therein consider
tures to engender. the excellency of his works and Gods goodness toward him.
1:24 1 Hebrew, soul of life. 2:4 1 Or, the original and beginning.
1:26 1 God commanded the water and the earth to bring forth 2:5 1 Or, tree, as Gen. 21:15.
other creatures: but of man he saith, Let us make: signifying, that God 2 God only openeth the heavens and shutteth them, he sendeth
taketh counsel with his wisdom and virtue, purposing to make an drought and rain according to his good pleasure.
excellent work above all the rest of his creation. 2:7 1 Or, formed.
2 This image and likeness of God in man is expounded, Eph. 4:24, 2 He showeth whereof mans body was created, to the intent that
where it is written that man was created after God in righteousness man should not glory in the excellency of his own nature.
and true holiness, meaning by these two words, all perfection, as wis 2:8 1 This was the name of a place, as some think in Mesopotamia,
dom, truth, innocence, power, etc. most pleasant and abundant in all things.
2:9 1 Which was a sign of the life received of God. 2 Signifying that mankind was perfect, when the woman was cre
2 That is, of miserable experience, which came by disobeying God. ated, which before was like an imperfect building.
2:11 1 Which Havilah is a country joining to Persia Eastward, and 2:23 1 Or, Manness, because she cometh of man: for in Hebrew Ish is
inclineth toward the West. man, and Ishah the woman.
2:12 1 Or, precious stone, or pearl. Pliny saith it is the name of a tree. 2:24 1 So that marriage requireth a greater duty of us toward our
2:13 1 Or, Ethiopia. wives, than otherwise we are bound to show to our parents.
2:14 1 Or, Tigris. 2:25 1 For before sin entered, all things were honest and comely.
2 Or, Assyria. 3:1 1 As Satan can change himself into an Angel of light, so did he
3 Or, Euphrates. abuse the wisdom of the serpent to deceive man.
2:15 1 God would not have man idle, though as yet there was no 2 God suffered Satan to make the serpent his instrument and to
need to labor. speak in him.
2:16 1 So that man might know there was a sovereign Lord, to 3:3 1 In doubting of Gods threatenings she yielded to Satan.
whom he owed obedience. 3:4 1 This is Satans chiefest subtlety, to cause us not to fear Gods
2 Hebrew, eating thou shalt eat of. threatenings.
2:17 1 Or, whensoever. 2 Hebrew, die the death.
2 By this death he meaneth the separation of man from God, who is our 3:5 1 As though he should say, God doth not forbid you to eat of the
life and chief felicity: and also that our disobedience is the cause thereof. fruit, save that he knoweth that if ye should eat thereof, ye should
2:18 1 Hebrew, before him. be like to him.
2:19 1 By moving them to come and submit themselves to Adam. 3:6 1 Not so much to please his wife, as moved by ambition at her
2:22 1 Hebrew, built. persuasion.
3:7 1 They began to feel their misery, but they sought not to God 3:16 1 The Lord comforteth Adam by the promise of the blessed
for remedy. seed, and also punisheth the body for the sin which the soul should
2 Hebrew, things to gird about them to hide their privities. have been punished for; that the spirit having conceived hope of
3:8 1 Or, wind. forgiveness, might live by faith.
2 The sinful conscience fleeth Gods presence. 3:17 1 The transgression of Gods commandment was the cause that
3:10 1 His hypocrisy appeareth in that he hid the cause of his naked both mankind and all other creatures were subject to the curse.
ness, which was the transgression of Gods commandment. 3:18 1 These are not the natural fruits of the earth, but proceed of
3:12 1 His wickedness and lack of true repentance appeareth in this the corruption of sin.
that he burdeneth God with his fault, because he had given him a 3:21 1 Or, gave them knowledge to make themselves coats.
wife. 3:22 1 By this derision he reproacheth Adams misery, whereinto he
3:13 1 Instead of confessing her sin, she increaseth it by accusing was fallen by ambition.
the serpent. 2 Adam deprived of life, lost also the sign thereof.
3:14 1 He asked the reason of Adam and his wife, because he would 4:1 1 Mans nature, the estate of marriage, and Gods blessing were
bring them to repentance, but he asketh not the serpent, because he not utterly abolished through sin, but the quality or condition thereof
would show him no mercy. was changed.
2 As a vile and contemptible beast, Isa. 65:25. 2 That is, according to the Lords promise, as Gen. 3:15, some read,
3:15 1 He chiefly meaneth Satan, by whose motion and craft the To the Lord, as rejoicing for the son which she had born, whom she
serpent deceived the woman. would offer to the Lord as the firstfruits of her birth.
2 That is, the power of sin and death. 4:3 1 This declareth that the father instructed his children in the knowl
3 Satan shall sting Christ and his members, but not overcome edge of God, and also how God gave them sacrifices to signify their
them. salvation, albeit they were destitute of the sacrament of the tree of life.
4:5 1 Because he was an hypocrite, and offered only for an outward 2 Which was some visible sign of Gods judgment, that others
show without sincerity of heart. should fear thereby.
4:7 1 Both thou and thy sacrifice shall be acceptable to me. 4:17 1 Thinking thereby to be sure, and to have less occasion to fear
2 Sin shall still torment thy conscience. Gods judgments against him.
3 The dignity of the firstborn is given to Cain over Abel. 4:19 1 The lawful institution of marriage, which is, that two should
4:9 1 This is the nature of the reprobate when they are reproved of be one flesh, was first corrupted in the house of Cain by Lamech.
their hypocrisy, even to neglect God and despite him. 4:20 1 Or, first inventor.
4:10 1 God revengeth the wrongs of his Saints, though none com 4:21 1 Or, flutes, and pipes.
plain: for the iniquity itself crieth for vengeance. 4:23 1 His wives seeing that all men hated him for his cruelty, were
4:11 1 The earth shall be a witness against thee, which mercifully afraid, therefore he braggeth that there is none so lusty that were
received that blood which thou most cruelly sheddest. able to resist, although he were already wounded.
4:12 1 Thou shalt never have rest: for thine heart shall be in continual 4:24 1 He mocked at Gods sufferance in Cain, jesting as though God
fear and care. would suffer none to punish him and yet give him license to murder
4:13 1 He burdeneth God as a cruel judge because he did punish others.
him so sharply. 4:26 1 In these days God began to move the hearts of the godly to
2 Or, my sin is greater than can be pardoned. restore religion, which a long time by the wicked had been suppressed.
4:14 1 Hebrew, from off the face of. 5:1 1 Or, rehearsal of the stock.
4:15 1 Not for the love he bare to Cain, but to suppress murder. 2 Read Gen. 1:26.
5:2 1 By giving them both one name, he noteth the inseparable con became, is mere curiosity.
junction of man and wife. 5:29 1 Lamech had respect to the promise, Gen. 3:15, and
5:3 1 As well concerning his creation, as his corruption. desired to see the deliverer which should be sent, and yet saw
5:6 1 He proveth Adams generation by them which came of Seth, but a figure thereof, he also spake this by the spirit of proph
to show which is the true Church, and also what care God had over ecy because Noah delivered the Church and preserved it by his
the same from the beginning, in that he continued ever his graces obedience.
toward it by a continual succession. 6:2 1 The children of the godly, which began to degenerate.
5:8 1 The chief cause of long life in the first age, was the multipli 2 Those that came of wicked parents, as of Cain.
cation of mankind, that according to Gods commandment at the 3 Having more respect to their beauty and to worldly consider
beginning the world might be increased with people, which might ations, than to their manners and godliness.
universally praise him. 4 Or, had chosen.
5:22 1 That is, he led an upright and godly life. 6:3 1 Because man could not be won by Gods lenity and long suf
5:24 1 To show that there was a better life prepared, and to be a tes ferance whereby he strove to overcome him, he would no longer
timony of the immortality of souls and bodies. As to inquire where he stay his vengeance.
2 Which term God gave man to repent before he would destroy 2 Or, oppression and wickedness.
the earth, 1 Pet. 3:20. 3 Hebrew, from the face of them.
6:4 1 Or, tyrants. 6:14 1 Hebrew, Gopher.
2 Which usurped authority over others, and did degenerate from 2 Hebrew, nests.
that simplicity, wherein their fathers lived. 6:15 1 Or, of this measure.
6:5 1 Hebrew, every day. 6:16 1 That is, of three heights, as appeareth in the figure.
6:6 1 God doth never repent, but he speaketh after our capacity, 6:18 1 To the intent that in this great enterprise and mockings
because he did destroy him, and in that as it were did disavow him of the whole world, thou mayest be confirmed, that thy faith fail
to be his creature. not.
6:7 1 God declareth how much he detesteth sin, seeing the punish 6:22 1 That is, he obeyed Gods commandment in all points without
ment thereof extendeth to the brute beasts. adding or diminishing.
6:8 1 God was merciful unto him. 7:1 1 In respect of the rest of the world, and because he had a desire
6:9 1 Or, history. to serve God and live uprightly.
6:11 1 Meaning, that all were given to the contempt of God, and 2 Or, generation.
oppression of their neighbors. 7:2 1 Which might be offered in sacrifice, whereof six were for breed,
6:13 1 Or, I will destroy mankind. and the seventh for sacrifice.
7:9 1 God compelled them to present themselves to Noah, as they 2 Learn what it is to obey God only, and to forsake the multitude,
did before to Adam, when he gave them names, Gen. 2:19. 1 Pet. 3:20.
7:11 1 Which was about the beginning of May, when all things did 8:1 1 Not that God forgetteth his at any time, but when he sendeth
most flourish. succor then he showeth that he remembereth them.
2 Both the waters in the earth did overflow, and also the clouds 2 If God remember every brute beast, what ought to be the assur
poured down. ance of his children?
7:15 1 Every living thing that God would have to be preserved on 8:4 1 Which contained part of September, and part of October.
earth, came into the Ark to Noah. 2 Or, stayed.
7:16 1 So that Gods secret power defended him against the rage of 3 Or, Armenia.
the mighty waters. 8:5 1 Which was the month of December.
2 Or, shut it upon him. 8:6 1 Hebrew, at the end of forty days.
7:19 1 Hebrew, waxed very mighty. 8:9 1 It is like that the raven did fly to and fro, resting on the Ark, but
7:23 1 That is, God. came not into it, as the dove that was taken in.
9:13 1 Hereby we see that signs or sacraments ought not to be sepa 9:26 1 Or, their.
rate from the word. 9:27 1 Or, enlarge, or cause to return.
9:15 1 When men shall see my bow in the heaven, they shall know 2 He declareth that the Gentiles, which came of Japheth, and were
that I have not forgotten my covenant with them. separated from the Church, should be joined to the same by the per
9:17 1 God doth repeat this the oftener, to confirm Noahs faith so suasion of Gods Spirit, and preaching of the Gospel.
much the more. 10:1 1 These generations are here recited, partly to declare the mar
9:19 1 This declareth what was the virtue of Gods blessing, when he velous increase in so small a time, and also to set forth their great
said, increase and bring forth, Gen. 1:28. forgetfulness of Gods grace towards their fathers.
9:20 1 Or, Noah began again. 10:2 1 Of Madai and Javan came the Medes, and Greeks.
9:21 1 This is set before our eyes to show what an horrible thing 10:5 1 The Jews so call all countries which are separated from them
drunkenness is. by sea, as Greece, Italy, etc, which were given to the children of
9:22 1 Of whom came the Canaanites that wicked nation, who were Japheth, of whom came the Gentiles.
also cursed of God. 10:6 1 Of Cush and Mizraim came the Ethiopians and Egyptians.
2 In derision and contempt of his father. 10:8 1 Meaning, a cruel oppressor and tyrant.
9:25 1 He pronounceth as a Prophet the curse of God against all them 10:9 1 His tyranny came into a proverb as hated both of God and
that honor not their parents: for Ham and his posterity were accursed. man: for he passed not to commit cruelty even in Gods presence.
2 That is, a most vile slave. 10:10 1 For there was another city in Egypt, called also Babel.
10:11 1 Or, the streets of the city. their own glory to Gods honor.
10:13 1 Of Lud came the Lydians. 11:5 1 Meaning, that he declared by effect, that he knew their
10:14 1 Or, the Cappadocians. wicked enterprise: for Gods power is everywhere, and doth neither
10:21 1 In his stock the Church was preserved: therefore Moses leav ascend nor descend.
eth off speaking of Japheth and Ham, and entreateth of Shem more 11:6 1 God speaketh this in derision, because of their foolish persua
at large. sion and enterprise.
2 Of whom came the Hebrews or Jews. 11:7 1 He speaketh as though he took counsel with his own wisdom
10:25 1 This division came by the diversity of languages, as and power: to wit, with the Son and holy Ghost: signifying the great
appeareth, Gen. 11:9. ness and certainty of the punishment.
10:32 1 Or, of these came divers nations. 2 By this great plague of the confusion of tongues appeareth Gods
11:2 1 In the year one hundred and thirty after the flood. horrible judgment against mans pride and vain glory.
2 To wit, Nimrod and his company. 11:9 1 Or, confusion.
3 That is, from Armenia where the Ark stayed. 11:10 1 He returneth to the genealogy of Shem, to come to the
4 Which was afterward called Chaldea. history of Abram, wherein the Church of God is described, which is
11:4 1 They were moved with pride and ambition, thinking to prefer Moses principle purpose.
11:27 1 He maketh mention first of Abram, not because he was the 12:2 1 The world shall recover by thy seed, which is Christ, the bless
firstborn, but for the history which properly appertaineth unto him. ing which they lost in Adam.
Also Abram at the confusion of tongues, was 48 years old, for in the 12:5 1 Meaning, as well servants as cattle.
destruction of Sodom he was 99. And it was destroyed 52 years after 12:6 1 He wandered to and fro in the land before he could find a
the confusion of tongues. settling place: thus God exerciseth the faith of his children.
11:28 1 Hebrew, Casdim. 2 Or, oak grove.
11:29 1 Some think that this Iscah was Sarai. 3 Which was a cruel and rebellious nation, by whom God kept his
11:31 1 Albeit the oracle of God came to Abram, yet the honor is in continual exercise.
given to Terah, because he was the father. 12:7 1 It was not enough for him to worship God in his heart, but it
2 Which was a city of Mesopotamia. was expedient to declare by outward profession his faith before men,
12:1 1 From the flood to this time were four hundred twenty and whereof this altar was a sign.
three years. 12:8 1 Because of the troubles that he had among that wicked
2 In appointed him no certain place, he proveth so much more his people.
faith and obedience. 2 And so served the true God, and renounced all idolatry.
13 1 Abram departeth out of Egypt. 4 He calleth 12 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot
upon the Name of the Lord. 11 Lot departeth abode in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent
from him. 13 The wickedness of the Sodomites. 14 The even unto Sodom.
promise made to Abram is renewed. 18 Abram buildeth 13 Now the men of Sodom were wicked and
an altar to the Lord. exceeding 1sinners against the Lord.
12:9 1 Thus the children of God may look for no rest in this world, but 13:1 1 His great riches gotten in Egypt, hindreth him not to follow
must wait for the heavenly rest and quietness. his vocation.
12:10 1 This was a new trial of Abrams faith: whereby we see that 13:3 1 He calleth the place by that name which was after given unto
the end of one affliction is the beginning of another. it, Gen. 28:19.
12:13 1 By this we may learn not to use unlawful means, nor to 13:6 1 This incommodity came by their riches, which brake friend
put others in danger to save ourselves, read verse 20, albeit it may ship and as it were the bound of nature.
appear that Abram feared not so much death, as that if he should die 13:7 1 Who seeing their contention, might blaspheme God and
without issue, Gods promise should not have taken place: wherein destroy them.
appeared a weak faith. 13:8 1 He cutteth off the occasion of contention: therefore the evil
2 Hebrew, that my soul may live. ceaseth.
12:15 1 To be his wife. 13:9 1 Abram resigneth his own right to buy peace.
12:17 1 The Lord took the defense of this poor stranger against a 13:10 1 Which was in Eden, Gen. 2:10.
mighty king: and as he is ever careful over his, so did he preserve Sarai. 13:11 1 This was done by Gods providence, that only Abram and his
12:20 1 To the intent that none should hurt him either in his person seed might dwell in the land of Canaan.
or goods. 13:13 1 Lot thinking to get paradise, found hell.
13:14 1 The Lord comforted him, lest he should have taken thought 2 Or, plain.
for the departure of his nephew. 14:7 1 Or, destroyed.
13:15 1 Meaning, a long time, and till the coming of Christ as Exod. 14:10 1 And afterward was overwhelmed with water, and so was
12:14 and 21:6; Deut. 15:17, and spiritually this is referred to the true called the salt sea.
children of Abram, born according to the promise, and not according 2 Or, were discomfited.
to the flesh, which are heirs of the true land of Canaan. 14:12 1 The godly are plagued many times with the wicked: there
14:1 1 That is, of Babylon: by kings here, meaning, them that were fore their company is dangerous.
governors of cities. 14:13 1 God moved them to join with Abram, and preserveth him
2 Of a people gathered of divers countries. from their idolatry and superstitions.
14:3 1 Ambition is the chief cause of wars among princes. 14:14 1 Or, armed.
2 Or, of the labored fields. 14:15 1 Hebrew, Dammesck.
3 Called also the dead sea, or the lake Asphaltite, near unto Sodom 14:18 1 For Abram and his soldiers refection, and not to offer sacrifice.
and Gomorrah. 14:19 1 In that Melchizedek fed Abram, he declared himself to repre
14:5 1 Or, giants. sent a king, and in that he blessed him, the high Priest.
b Rom. 4:17
c Gen. 13:16
17 5 Abrams name is changed to confirm him in the
promise. 8 The land of Canaan is the fifth time
promised. 12 Circumcision instituted. 15 Sarai is named
d Acts 7:8
4 And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: e Rom. 4:11
Sarah. 18 Abraham prayeth for Ishmael. 19 Isaac is
and when she saw that she had conceived, her dame promised. 23 Abraham and his house are circumcised.
was 1despised in her eyes. 1 When Abram was ninety years old and nine,
5 Then Sarai said to Abram, 1Thou doest me the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I
wrong, I have given my maid into thy bosom, and am God 1all sufficient, awalk before me, and be thou
she seeth that she hath conceived, and I am despised 2
upright,
in her eyes: the Lord judge between me and thee. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and
6 Then Abram said to Sarai, Behold, thy maid thee, and I will multiply thee exceedingly.
is in thine 1hand: do with her as it pleaseth thee. 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked
Then Sarai dealt roughly with her: wherefore she with him, saying,
fled from her. 4 Behold, I make my covenant with thee, and
7 But the 1Angel of the Lord found her beside thou shalt be a 1father of many nations,
a fountain in the way of Shur, 5 Neither shall thy name anymore be called
8 And he said, Hagar Sarais maid, whence comest Abram, but thy name shall be 1Abraham: bfor a
thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee father of many nations have I made thee.
from my dame Sarai. 6 Also I will make thee exceedingly fruitful, and
9 Then the Angel of the Lord said to her, 1Return will make nations of thee, yea, Kings shall proceed
to thy dame, and humble thyself under her hands. of thee.
10 Again the Angel of the Lord said unto her, I 7 Moreover, I will establish my covenant between
will so greatly increase thy seed, that it shall not be me and thee, and thy seed after thee in their genera-
numbered for multitude. tions, for an ceverlasting covenant, to be God unto
11 Also the Angel of the Lord said unto her, See, thee, and to thy seed after thee.
thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt 8 And I will give thee and thy seed after thee the
call his name Ishmael: for the Lord hath heard thy land, wherein thou art a stranger, even all the land
tribulation. of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will
12 And he shall be a 1wild man: his hand shall be their God.
be against every man, and every mans hand against 9 Again God said unto Abraham, Thou also
him, aand 2he shall dwell in the presence of all his shalt keep my covenant, thou, and thy seed after
brethren. thee in their generations.
13 Then she called the name of the Lord that 10 1This is my covenant which ye shall keep
spake unto her, Thou God lookest on me: for she between me and you, and thy seed after thee, dLet
said, 1Have I not also here looked after him that every man-child among you be circumcised:
seeth me? 11 That is, ye shall circumcise the 1foreskin of your
14 bWherefore the Well was called, 1Beer Lahai flesh, and it shall be a esign of the covenant between
Roi: lo, it is between Kadesh and Bered. me and you.
15 And Hagar bare Abram a son, and Abram 12 And every man-child of eight days old among
16:2 2 Or, peradventure. graces, who was present with her everywhere.
3 Hebrew, be built by her. 16:14 1 Or, the well of the living, and seeing me.
16:4 1 This punishment declareth what they gain that attempt any 17:1 1 Or, Almighty.
thing against the word of God. 2 Or, without hypocrisy.
16:5 1 Hebrew, mine injury is upon thee. 17:4 1 Not only according to the flesh, but of a far greater multitude
16:6 1 Or, power. by faith, Rom. 4:17.
16:7 1 Which was Christ, as appeareth verse 13 and Gen. 18:17. 17:5 1 The changing of his name is a seal to confirm Gods promise
16:9 1 God rejecteth none estate of people in their misery, but send unto him.
eth them comfort. 17:10 1 Circumcision is called the covenant, because it signifieth the
16:12 1 Or, fierce and cruel, or; as a wild ass. covenant, and hath the promise of grace joined unto it: which phrase
2 That is, the Ishmaelites shall be a peculiar people by themselves, is common to all Sacraments.
and not a portion of another people. 17:11 1 That privy part is circumcised, to show that all that is begot
16:13 1 She rebuketh her own dullness and acknowledgeth Gods ten of man is corrupt, and must be mortified.
17:14 1 Albeit women were not circumcised, yet were they partak houses ought to be as preachers to their families, that from the high
ers of Gods promise: for under the mankind all was consecrated, and est to the lowest they may obey the will of God.
here is declared, that whosoever contemneth the sign, despiseth 18:1 1 Or, oak grove.
also the promise. 18:2 1 That is, three Angels in mans shape.
17:15 1 Or, dame, or princess. 18:3 1 Speaking to one of them in whom appeared to be most maj
17:17 1 Which proceeded of a sudden joy, and not of infidelity. esty, for he thought they had been men.
17:19 1 The everlasting Covenant is made with the children of the 18:4 1 For men used because of the great heat to go bare footed
Spirit: and with the children of the flesh is made the temporal prom in those parts.
ise, as was promised to Ishmael. 18:5 1 As sent of God, that I should do my duty to you.
17:20 1 Hebrew, greatly, greatly. 18:6 1 Hebrew, Seim.
17:23 1 They were well instructed which obeyed to be circumcised 18:8 1 For as God gave them bodies for a time, so gave he them the
without resistance: which thing declareth that masters in their faculties thereof, to walk, to eat and drink, and such like.
18:10 1 That is, about this time when she shall be alive, or when the 18:25 1 Hebrew, do judgment.
child shall come into this life. 18:26 1 God declareth that his judgments were done with great
18:12 1 For she rather had respect to the order of nature, than mercy, forasmuch as all were so corrupt, that not only fifty but ten
believed the promise of God. righteous men could not be found there, and also that the wicked
18:14 1 Or, hid. are spared for the righteous sake.
18:15 1 Hebrew, No. 18:27 1 Hereby we learn, that the nearer we approach unto God, the
18:17 1 Jehovah the Hebrew word which we call Lord, showeth that more doth our miserable estate appear, and the more are we humbled.
this Angel was Christ: for this word is only applied to God. 18:32 1 If God refused not the prayer for the wicked Sodomites, even
18:19 1 He showeth that fathers ought both to know Gods judg to the sixth request, how much more will he grant the prayers of the
ments, and to declare them to their children. godly for the afflicted Church?
18:21 1 God speaketh after the fashion of men: that is, I will enter 19:1 1 Wherein we see Gods provident care in preserving his: albeit
into judgment with good advice. he revealeth not himself to all alike: for Lot had but two Angels, and
2 For our sins cry for vengeance, though none accuse us. Abraham three.
19:3 1 That is, he prayed them so instantly. 19:16 1 The mercy of God striveth to overcome mans slowness in
2 Not for that they had necessity, but because the time was not yet following Gods calling.
come that they would reveal themselves. 19:17 1 He willed him to flee from Gods judgments, and not to be
19:4 1 Nothing is more dangerous than to dwell where sin reigneth: sorry to depart from that rich country, and full of vain pleasures.
for it corrupteth all. 19:20 1 Though it be little, yet it is great enough to save my life:
19:8 1 He deserveth praise in defending his guests, but he is to be wherein he offendeth in choosing another place than the Angel had
blamed in seeking unlawful means. appointed him.
2 That I should preserve them from all injury. 19:21 1 Hebrew, thy face.
19:11 1 Hebrew, finding. 19:22 1 Because Gods commandment was to destroy the city, and
19:13 1 This proveth that the Angels are ministers, as well to execute to save Lot.
Gods wrath, as to declare his favor. 2 Which before was called Bela, Gen. 14:2.
19:14 1 Or, should marry. 19:26 1 As touching the body only: and this is a notable monument
19:15 1 Hebrew, which are found. of Gods vengeance to all them that passed that way.
19:30 1 Having before felt Gods mercy, he durst not provoke him 20:3 1 So greatly God detesteth the breach of marriage.
again by continuing among the wicked. 20:4 1 The infidels confessed that God would not punish but for just
19:31 1 Meaning in the country, which the Lord had now destroyed. occasion: therefore, whensoever he punisheth, the occasion is just.
19:32 1 For except he had been overcome with wine, he would 20:5 1 As one falling by ignorance, and not doing evil of purpose.
never have done that abominable act. 2 Not thinking to do any man harm.
19:34 1 Hebrew, keep alive. 20:6 1 God by his holy Spirit retaineth them that offend by igno
19:36 1 Thus God permitted him to fall most horribly in the solitary rance, that they fall not into greater inconvenience.
mountains, whom the wickedness of Sodom could not overcome. 20:7 1 That is, one, to whom God revealeth himself familiarly.
19:37 1 Who as they were born in most horrible incest, so were they 2 For the prayer of the godly is of force towards God.
and their posterity vile and wicked. 20:8 1 Hebrew, in their ears.
19:38 1 That is, son of my people: signifying that they rather rejoiced 20:9 1 The wickedness of the King bringeth Gods wrath upon the
in their sin, than repented for the same. whole realm.
20:1 1 Which was toward Egypt. 20:11 1 He showeth that no honesty can be hoped for, where the
20:2 1 Abraham had now twice fallen into this fault: such is mans frailty. fear of God is not.
20:12 1 By sister, he meaneth his cousin germaine, and by daughter, calleth persecution, Gal. 4:29.
Abrahams niece, Gen. 11:29, for so the Hebrews use these words. 21:12 1 The promised seed shall be counted from Isaac, and not
20:15 1 Or, is at thy commandment. from Ishmael, Rom. 9:7; Heb. 11:18.
20:16 1 Such an head, as with whom thou mayest be preserved 21:13 1 The Ishmaelites shall come of him.
from all dangers. 21:14 1 True faith renounceth all natural affections to obey Gods
2 God caused this heathen King to reprove her because she dis commandment.
sembled, seeing that God had given her an husband as her veil and 21:17 1 For his promise sake made to Abraham; and not because the
defense. child had discretion and judgment to pray.
20:18 1 Had taken away from them the gift of conceiving. 21:19 1 Except God open our eyes, we can neither see, nor use the
21:2 1 Therefore the miracle was greater. means which are before us.
21:7 1 She accuseth herself of ingratitude, that she did not believe 21:20 1 As touching outward things God caused him to prosper.
the Angel. 2 Or, shot in the bow, and was an hunter.
21:9 1 He derided Gods promise made to Isaac, which the Apostle 21:23 1 Hebrew, deal falsely with me, or lie.
21:24 1 So that it is a lawful thing to take an oath in matters of impor 22:5 1 He doubted not, but God would accomplish his promise,
tance, for to justify the truth, and to assure others of our sincerity. though he should sacrifice his son.
21:26 1 Wicked servants do many evils unknown to their masters. 22:8 1 The only way to overcome all tentation, is to rest upon Gods
21:31 1 Or, well of the oath, or of seven, meaning lambs. providence.
21:32 1 Thus we see that the godly, as touching outward things may 22:9 1 For it is like that his father had declared to him Gods com
make peace with the wicked that know not the true God. mandment, whereunto he showed himself obedient.
21:33 1 That is, he worshipped God in all points of true Religion. 22:12 1 That is, by thy true obedience thou hast declared thy lively
22:1 1 Hebrew, Lo, I. faith.
22:2 1 Which signifieth the fear of God, in the which place he was 2 Or, and hast not withheld thine only son from me.
honored: and Solomon afterward built the Temple. 3 Hebrew, thy son, thy only son.
2 Herein stood the chiefest point of his tentation, seeing he was 22:14 1 Or, the Lord will see or provide.
commanded to offer up him in whom God had promised to bless all 2 The name is changed, to show that God doth both see and provide
the nations of the world. secretly for his, and also evidently is seen, and felt in time convenient.
22:16 1 Signifying, that there is no greater than he. things that are notable, because all excellency cometh of God.
22:17 1 Or, holds. 23:8 1 Hebrew, in your soul.
22:21 1 Or, of the Syrians. 23:9 1 Or, double cave, because one was within another.
22:24 1 Concubine is oftentimes taken in the good part for those 2 Hebrew, in full silver.
women which were inferior to the wives. 23:10 1 Meaning, all the citizens and inhabitants.
23:1 1 Hebrew, the years of the life of Sarah. 23:12 1 To show that he had them in good estimation and reverence.
23:3 1 That is, when he had mourned: so the godly may mourn, if 23:15 1 The common shekel is about 20 pence, so then 400 shekels
they pass not measure, and the natural affection is commendable. mount to 33 pound 6 shillings and 8 pence after 5 shilling sterling
2 Hebrew, sons of Heth. the ounce.
23:6 1 That is, godly or excellent: for the Hebrews so speak of all 23:18 1 Or, citizens.
23:20 1 That is, all the people confirmed the sale. 24:12 1 He groundeth his prayer upon Gods promise made to his master.
24:1 1 Hebrew, come into days. 2 Or, cause me to meet.
24:2 1 Which ceremony declared, the servants obedience towards 24:14 1 The servant moved by Gods spirit desired to be assured by a
his master, and the masters power over the servant. sign, whether God prospered his journey or no.
24:3 1 This showeth that an oath may be required in a lawful cause. 24:15 1 God giveth good success to all things that are undertaken
24:4 1 He would not that his son should marry out of the godly fam for the glory of his name and according to his word.
ily: for the inconveniences that come by marrying with the ungodly 24:16 1 Here is declared that God ever heareth the prayers of his, and
are set forth in sundry places of the Scriptures. granteth their requests.
24:6 1 Lest he should lose the inheritance promised. 24:18 1 Hebrew, my Lord.
24:8 1 Hebrew, innocent. 24:19 1 Hebrew, have made an end of drinking.
24:10 1 Or, Mesopotamia, or, Syria of the two floods: to wit, of Tigris 24:22 1 Or, earring.
and Euphrates. 2 God permitted many things both in apparel and other things which
2 That is, to Haran. are now forbid: specially when they appertain not to our mortification.
24:11 1 Hebrew, to bow their knees. 3 The golden shekel is here meant and not that of silver.
24:27 1 He boasteth not his good fortune (as do the wicked) but 24:38 1 Meaning among his kinsfolk, as verse 40.
acknowledgeth that God hath dealt mercifully with his master in 24:41 1 Which by mine authority I caused thee to make.
keeping promise. 24:42 1 Or, way.
24:30 1 For he waited on Gods hand, who had now heard his prayer. 24:44 1 Or, showed.
24:32 1 To wit, Laban. 24:45 1 Signifying that this prayer was not spoken by the mouth, but
2 The gentle entertainment of strangers used among the godly only meditated in his heart.
fathers. 24:48 1 He showeth what is our duty, when we have received any
24:33 1 The fidelity that servants owe to their masters, causeth them benefit of the Lord.
to prefer their masters business to their own necessity. 2 Hebrew, in the way of truth.
24:35 1 To bless, signifieth here to enrich, or increase with substance, 24:49 1 If you will freely and faithfully give your daughter to my
as the text in the same verse declareth. masters son.
24:37 1 The Canaanites were accursed, and therefore the godly 2 That is, that I may provide elsewhere.
could not join with them in marriage. 24:50 1 So soon as they perceive that it is Gods ordinance they yield.
24:51 1 Or, at thy commandment. 24:67 1 Or, had left mourning for his mother.
2 Or, ordained. 25:1 1 While Sarah was yet alive.
24:55 1 Hebrew, days, or ten. 25:5 1 Hebrew, all that he had.
24:57 1 This showeth that parents have not authority to marry their 25:6 1 For by the virtue of Gods word he had not only Isaac, but
children without consent of the parties. begat many more.
24:58 1 Hebrew, her mouth. 2 Read Gen. 22:24.
24:60 1 That is, let it be victorious over his enemies: which blessing is 3 To avoid the dissention that else might have come because of
fully accomplished in Jesus Christ. the heritage.
24:63 1 This was the exercise of the godly fathers to meditate Gods 25:8 1 Hereby the ancients signified that man by death perished not
promises, and to pray for the accomplishment thereof. wholly but as the souls of the godly lived after in perpetual joy, so the
24:65 1 The custom was that the spouse was brought to her husband, souls of the wicked [in] perpetual pain.
her head being covered, in token of shamefastness and chastity. 25:13 1 Hebrew, firstborn.
25:17 1 Which dwelt among the Arabians, and were separate from 25:32 1 The reprobate esteem not Gods benefits except they feel
the blessed seed. them presently, and therefore they prefer present pleasures.
25:18 1 Or, his lot fell. 25:33 1 Thus the wicked prefer their worldly commodities to Gods
2 He meaneth that his lot fell to dwell among his brethren as the spiritual graces: but the children of God do the contrary.
Angel promised, Gen. 16:12. 26:1 1 In the land of Canaan.
25:20 1 Or, Syrian of Mesopotamia. 26:2 1 Gods providence always watcheth to direct the ways of his
25:22 1 Or, hurt one another. children.
2 That is, with child, seeing one shall destroy another. 26:5 1 He commendeth Abrahams obedience, because Isaac should be
3 For that is the only refuge in all our miseries. the more ready to follow the like: for as God made this promise of his free
25:27 1 Hebrew, a man of the field. mercy, so doth the confirmation thereof proceed of the same fountain.
2 Or, simple and innocent. 2 Hebrew, my keeping.
25:28 1 Hebrew, venison in his mouth. 26:7 1 Whereby we see that fear and distrust is found in the most
25:30 1 Or, feed me quickly. faithful.
26:8 1 Or showing some familiar sign of love, whereby it might be 26:22 1 Or, largeness, room.
known that she was his wife. 26:24 1 God assureth Isaac against all fear by rehearsing the promise
26:10 1 In all ages men were persuaded that Gods vengeance made to Abraham.
should light upon wedlock breakers. 26:25 1 To signify that he would serve none other God, but the God
26:12 1 Or, an hundred measures. of his father Abraham.
26:13 1 Hebrew, he went forth going and increasing. 26:29 1 The Hebrews in swearing begin commonly with If, and
26:14 1 The malicious envy always the graces of God in others. understand the rest, that is, that God shall punish him that breaketh
26:17 1 The Hebrew word signifieth a flood, or valley, where water the oath: here the wicked show that they are afraid lest that come to
at any time runneth. them which they would do to others.
26:19 1 Or, springing. 26:33 1 Or, oath.
26:20 1 Or, contention, strife. 2 Or, the well of the oath.
26:21 1 Or, hatred. 26:35 1 Or, disobedient and rebellious.
27:1 1 Hebrew, Lo, I. 27:13 1 Or, I will take the danger on me.
27:3 1 Hebrew, hunt. 2 The assurance of Gods decree made her bold.
27:4 1 The carnal affection, which he bare to his son made him for 27:19 1 Although Jacob was assured of this blessing by faith: yet he
get that which God spake to his wife, Gen. 25:23. did evil to seek it by lies, and the more because he abuseth Gods
27:9 1 This subtlety is blameworthy because she should have tarried name thereunto.
till God had performed his promise. 27:22 1 This declareth that he suspected something, yet God would
27:12 1 Hebrew, before his eyes. not have his decree altered.
2 Or, as though I would deceive him. 27:24 1 Hebrew, I am.
27:33 1 In perceiving his error, by appointing his heir against Gods 27:41 1 Hypocrites only abstain from doing evil for fear of men.
sentence pronounced before. 27:42 1 He hath good hope to recover his birthright by killing thee.
2 Or, sufficiently. 27:45 1 For the wicked son will kill the godly: and the plague of God
27:36 1 In Gen. 25, he was so called because he held his brother by will afterward light on the wicked son.
the heel, as though he would overthrow him: and therefore he is 27:46 1 Which were Esaus wives.
here called an overthrower, or deceiver. 2 Hereby she persuaded Isaac to agree to Jacobs departing.
27:37 1 For Isaac did this as he was the minister and Prophet of 28:1 1 This second blessing was to confirm Jacobs faith, lest he
God. should think that his father had given it without Gods motion.
27:38 1 Or, I am also (thy son). 28:3 1 Or, almighty.
27:40 1 Because thine enemies shall be round about thee. 28:4 1 The godly fathers were put in mind continually, that they
2 Which was fulfilled in his posterity the Idumeans: who were were but strangers in this world: to the intent they should lift up their
tributaries for a time to Israel, and after came to liberty. eyes to the heavens where they should have a sure dwelling.
28:9 1 Or, beside his wives. 28:20 1 He bindeth not God under this condition, but acknowledg
2 Thinking hereby to have reconciled himself to his father, but all in eth his infirmity, and promiseth to be thankful.
vain: for he taketh not away the cause of the evil. 29:1 1 That is, he went forth on his journey.
28:12 1 Christ is the ladder whereby God and man are joined 2 Hebrew, to the land of the children of the East.
together, and by whom the Angels minister unto us: all graces by 29:2 1 Thus he was directed by the only providence of God, who
him are given unto us, and we by him ascend into heaven. brought him also to Labans house.
28:13 1 He felt the force of this promise only by faith: for all his life 29:4 1 It seemeth that in those days the custom was to call even
time he was but a stranger in this land. strangers, brethren.
28:17 1 He was touched with a godly fear and reverence. 29:6 1 Or, he is in peace? by the which word the Hebrews signify
28:18 1 To be a remembrance only of the vision showed unto him. all prosperity.
28:19 1 Or, house of God. 29:12 1 Or, nephew.
29:13 1 That is, the cause why he departed from his fathers house, 29:31 1 Hebrew, opened her womb.
and what he saw in the way. 2 This declareth that oft times they which are despised of men,
29:14 1 That is, of my blood and kindred. are favored of God.
29:17 1 Or, blear-eyed. 29:32 1 Hereby appeareth, that she had recourse to God in her affliction.
29:20 1 Meaning, after that the years were accomplished. 2 For children are a great cause of mutual love between man and wife.
29:21 1 Hebrew, my days are full. 29:35 1 Or, confess.
29:23 1 The cause why Jacob was deceived was, that in old time the 2 Hebrew, stood from bearing.
wife was covered with a veil, when she was brought to her husband 30:2 1 It is only God that maketh barren and fruitful, and therefore
in sign of chastity and shamefastness. I am not in fault.
29:26 1 He esteemed more the profit that he had of Jacobs service, 30:3 1 I will receive her children on my lap, as though they were
than either his promise of the manner of the country, though he mine own.
alleged custom for his excuse. 2 Hebrew, I shall be built.
30:37 1 Jacob herein used no deceit: for it was Gods commandment 31:7 1 Or, many times.
as he declareth in Gen. 31:9, 11. 31:9 1 This declareth that the thing, which Jacob did before, was by
30:39 1 Or, received. Gods commandment, and not through deceit.
30:41 1 As they which took the ram about September and 2 Or, cattle.
brought forth about March: so the feebler in March, and lamb in 31:13 1 This Angel was Christ which appeared to Jacob in Bethel:
September. and hereby appeareth he had taught his wives the fear of God: for he
31:1 1 The children uttered in words that which the father dissem talketh as though they knew this thing.
bled in heart, for the covetous think that whatsoever they cannot 31:15 1 For they were given to Jacob in recompence of his service,
snatch, is plucked from them. which was a kind of sale.
31:2 1 Hebrew, and lo, not be with him, as yesterday, and ere yesterday. 31:19 1 For so the word here signifieth, because Laban calleth them
31:5 1 Hebrew, as yesterday and before yesterday. gods, verse 30.
2 The God whom my father worshipped. 31:20 1 Or, went away privily from Laban.
31:21 1 Or, Euphrates. 31:35 1 Hebrew, let not anger be in the eyes of my Lord.
31:23 1 Or, kinsfolks and friends. 31:38 1 Or, been barren.
2 Or, joined with him. 31:39 1 Hebrew, the torn, or taken by prey.
31:24 1 Hebrew, from good to evil. 31:40 1 Or, I slept not.
31:26 1 Or, conveyed thyself away privily. 31:42 1 That is, the God whom Isaac did fear, and reverence.
31:29 1 Hebrew, power is in mine hand. 31:44 1 His conscience reproved him of his misbehavior toward
2 He was an Idolater, and therefore would not acknowledge the Jacob, and therefore moved him to seek peace.
God of Jacob for his God. 31:47 1 Or, the heap of witness.
31:32 1 Or, let him die. 2 The one named the place in the Syrian tongue, and the other in
31:34 1 Or, straw, or saddle. the Hebrew tongue.
d Gen. 35:10
After this manner, ye shall speak unto Esau, when receiveth his gifts. 19 Jacob buyeth a posses-
ye find him. sion, 20 And buildeth an altar.
20 And ye shall say moreover, Behold, thy servant 1 And as Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked,
Jacob cometh after us. (for he thought, I 1will appease behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred
his wrath with the present that goeth before me, men: and he 1divided the children to Leah, and unto
and afterward I will see his face: it may be that he Rachel, and to the two maids.
will 2accept me.) 2 And he put the maids, and their children fore-
21 So went the present before him: but he tarried most, and Leah, and her children after, and Rachel
that night with the company. and Joseph hindermost.
22 And he rose up the same night, and took his 3 So he went before them and 1bowed himself
two wives, and his two maids, and his eleven children, to the ground seven times, until he came near to his
and went over the ford Jabbok. brother.
4 And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced
23 And he took them, and sent them over the
him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him, and they
river, and sent over that he had.
wept.
24 Now when Jacob was left himself alone, 5 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women,
there wrestled a 1man with him unto the breaking and the children, and said, Who are these with thee?
of the day. And he answered, They are the children whom God
25 And he saw that he could not 1prevail against of his grace hath given thy servant.
him: therefore he touched the hollow of his thigh, 6 Then came the maids near, they and their
and the hollow of Jacobs thigh was loosed, as he children, and 1bowed themselves.
wrestled with him. 7 Leah also with her children came near and
26 And he said, Let me go, for the morning ap- made obeisance: and after Joseph and Rachel drew
peareth. Who answered, cI will not let thee go, except near, and did reverence.
thou bless me. 8 Then he said, What meanest thou by all this
27 Then said he unto him, What is thy name? drove, which I met? Who answered, I have sent it,
And he said, Jacob. that I may find favor in the sight of my lord.
28 And said he, dThy name shall be called Jacob 9 And Esau said, I have enough, my brother:
no more, but Israel: because thou hast had 1power keep that thou hast to thyself.
with God, thou shalt also prevail with men. 10 But Jacob answered, Nay, I pray thee, if I
have found grace now in thy sight, then receive
29 And Jacob demanded, saying, Tell me, I pray
my present at my hand: for 1I have seen thy face,
thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore now dost
as though I had seen the face of God, because thou
thou ask my name? and he blessed him there.
hast accepted me.
30 And Jacob called the name of the place, Peniel: 11 I pray thee take my 1blessing, that is brought thee:
for, said he, I have seen God face to face, and 1my life for God hath had mercy on me, and therefore I have all
is preserved. things: for he 2compelled him, and he took it.
31 And the sun rose up to him as he passed Peniel, 12 And he said, Let us take our journey and go,
and he 1halted upon his thigh. and I will go before thee.
32 Therefore the children of Israel eat not of the 13 Then he answered him, My lord knoweth, that
sinew which shrank in the hollow of the thigh, unto the children are tender, and the ewes and kine with
this day: because he touched the sinew that shrank young under mine hand: and if they should overdrive
in the hollow of Jacobs thigh. them one day, all the flock would die.
33:14 1 He promised that which (as seemeth) his mind was not to 2 Hebrew, and it shall not be so done.
perform. 34:8 1 Or, marriage.
33:17 1 Or, tent. 34:11 1 Or, grant my request.
33:18 1 Or, Mesopotamia. 34:12 1 Hebrew, multiply greatly the dowry.
33:19 1 Or, lambs, or money so marked. 34:14 1 They made the holy ordinance of God a means to compasse
33:20 1 He calleth the sign, the thing which it signifieth, in token that their wicked purpose.
God had mightily delivered him. 2 As it is abomination for them that are baptized to join with Infidels.
34:1 1 This example teacheth us that too much liberty is not to be 34:15 1 Their fault is the greater in that they make religion a cloak
given to youth. for their craft.
34:2 1 Hebrew, humbled her. 34:19 1 Or, most honorable.
34:3 1 Hebrew, spake to the heart of the maid. 34:20 1 For the people used to assemble there, and justice was also
34:4 1 This proveth that the consent of parents is requisite in marriage, ministered.
seeing the very Infidels did also observe it as a thing necessary. 34:21 1 Thus many pretend to speak for a public profit, when they
34:7 1 Or, folly. only speak for their own private gain and commodity.
34:23 1 Thus they lack no kind of persuasion, which prefer their own 35:4 1 For therein was some sign of superstition, as in tablets and
commodities before the commonwealth. Agnus deis.
34:25 1 For they were the chief of the company. 35:5 1 Thus, notwithstanding the inconvenience that came before,
2 The people are punished with their wicked princes. God delivered Jacob.
34:26 1 Hebrew, mouth of the sword. 35:8 1 Or, oak of lamentations.
34:30 1 Or, to be abhorred. 35:11 1 Or, almighty.
35:1 1 God is ever at hand to succor his in their troubles. 35:13 1 As God is said to descend when he showeth some sign of his
35:2 1 That by this outward act they should show their inward repentance. presence: so he is said to ascend when vision is ended.
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of mules.
2 The wives of Esau. 7 Jacob and Esau are
rich. 9 The genealogy of Esau. 24 The finding
Duke Omar, Duke Zepho, Duke Kenaz,
16 Duke Korah, Duke Gatam, and Duke Amalek:
these are the Dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land
1 Now these are 1the generations of Esau, which of Edom: these were the 1sons of Adah.
is Edom. 17 And these are the sons of Reuel Esaus son:
2 Esau took his wives of the 1daughters of Duke Nahath, Duke Zerah, Duke Shammah, Duke
Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon an Hittite and Mizzah: these are the Dukes that came of Reuel in
Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of the land of Edom: these are the 1sons of Basemath
Zibeon an Hivite. Esaus wife.
35:16 1 The Hebrew word signifieth as much ground as one may go 36:6 1 Herein appeareth Gods providence, which causeth the
from baite to baite, which is taken for half a days journey. wicked to give place to the godly, that Jacob might enjoy Canaan
35:20 1 The ancient fathers used this ceremony to testify their according to Gods promise.
hope of the resurrection to come, which was not generally 36:9 1 Or, the edomites.
revealed. 36:13 1 Or, nephews.
35:22 1 This teacheth that the fathers were not chosen for their mer 36:14 1 Or, niece.
its, but by Gods only mercies, whose election by their faults was not 36:15 1 Or, chief men.
changed. 2 If Gods promises be so sure towards them which are not of his
36:1 1 This genealogy declareth that Esau was blessed temporally, household, how much more will he perform the same to us?
and that his fathers blessing took place in worldly things. 36:16 1 Or, nephews.
36:2 1 Besides those wives whereof is spoken, Gen. 26:34. 36:17 1 Or, nephews.
36:20 1 Before that Esau did there inhabit. 37:2 1 That is, the story of such things as came to him and his family,
36:24 1 Who not contented with those kinds of beasts, which God as Gen. 5:1.
had created, found out the monstrous generation of mules between 2 Or, slander.
the Ass and the mare. 3 He complained of the evil words and injuries which they spake
36:31 1 The wicked rise up suddenly to honor, and perish as quickly: and did against him.
but the inheritance of the children of God continueth ever, Ps. 102:28. 37:3 1 Or, pieces.
36:37 1 Which city is by the river Euphrates. 37:5 1 God revealed to him by a dream what should come to pass.
36:39 1 Or, niece. 37:8 1 The more that God showed himself favorable to his, the more
36:43 1 Of Edom came the Idumeans. doth the malice of the wicked rage against them.
37:10 1 Not despising the vision, but seeking to appease his brethren. 37:25 1 Or, rosen, turpentine, or treacle.
37:11 1 Or, kept diligently. 37:28 1 Moses writing according to the opinion of them which
2 He knew that God was author of the dream, but he understood took the Midianites and Ishmaelites to be both one, doth here
not the meaning. confound their names: as also appeareth, verse 36 and Gen. 39:1,
37:18 1 The holy Ghost covereth not mens faults, as do vain writers, or else he was first offered to the Midianites, but sold to the Ish
which make vice virtue. maelites.
37:19 1 Or, master of dreams. 37:32 1 To wit, the messengers which were sent.
37:21 1 Hebrew, let us not smite his life. 37:35 1 Or, I will mourn for him so long as I live.
37:24 1 Their hypocrisy appeareth in this that they feared man more 37:36 1 Which word doth not always signify him that is gelded, but
than God: and thought it was not murder, if they shed not his blood: also him that is in some high dignity.
or else had an excuse to cover their fault. 2 Or, captain of the guard.
b Num. 26:19
and sat down in 1Pethah-enam which is by the way
to Timnah, because she saw that Shelah was grown,
and she was not given unto him to wife.
c Num. 26:19
law Tamar. 24 Tamar is judged to be burnt for whoredom. 15 When Judah saw her, he judged her an whore:
29, 30 The birth of Perez and Zerah. for she had covered her face.
1 And at that time 1Judah went down from his 16 And he turned to the way towards her, and
brethren, and turned into a man called Hirah an said, Come, I pray thee, let me lie with thee, (for he
Adullamite. 1
knew not that she was his daughter-in-law.) And
2 And Judah saw there a daughter of a man she answered, What wilt thou give me for to lie with
called aShua a 1Canaanite: and he took her to wife, me?
and went into her. 17 Then said he, I will send thee a kid of the goats
3 So she conceived and bare a son, and he called from the flock, and she said, Well, if thou wilt give
his name Er. me a pledge, till thou send it.
4 bAnd she conceived again and bare a son, and 18 Then he said, What is the pledge that I shall give
she called his name Onan. thee? And she answered, Thy signet and thy 1cloak
5 Moreover she bare yet a son, whom she called and thy staff that is in thine hand. So he gave it her,
Shelah: and Judah was at Chezib when she bare and lay by her, and she was with child by him.
him. 19 Then she rose, and went and put her veil from
6 Then Judah took a wife to Er his firstborn son, her and put on her widows raiment.
whose name was Tamar. 20 Afterward Judah sent a kid of the goats by the
7 cNow Er the firstborn of Judah was wicked in hand of his 1neighbor the Adullamite, for to receive
the sight of the Lord: therefore the Lord slew him. his pledge from the womans hand: but he found her
8 And Judah said to Onan, Go in unto thy not.
brothers wife, and do the office of a kinsman unto 21 Then asked he the men of the place, saying,
her, and raise 1up seed unto thy brother. Where is the whore, that sat in Enaim by the wayside?
9 And Onan knew that the seed should not be and they answered, There was no whore there.
his: therefore when he went in unto his brothers 22 He came therefore to Judah again, and said, I
wife, he spilled it on the ground, lest that he should cannot find her, and also the men of the place said,
give seed to his brother. There was no whore there.
10 And it was wicked in the eyes of the Lord, 23 Then Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we
which he did: wherefore he slew him also. be 1,2shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast
11 Then Judah said to Tamar his daughter-in-law, not found her.
1
Remain a widow in thy fathers house, till Shelah 24 Now after three months, one told Judah,
my son grow up (for he thought thus, Lest he die as saying, Tamar thy daughter-in-law hath played the
well as his brethren,) So Tamar went and dwelt in whore, and lo, with playing the whore, she is great
her fathers house. with child. Then Judah said, Bring ye her forth and
12 And in process of time also the daughter of let her be 1burnt.
Shua Judahs wife died. Then Judah, when he 1had left 25 When she was brought forth, she sent to her
mourning, went up to his sheepshearers to Timnah, father-in-law, saying, By the man, unto whom these
he, and his neighbor Hirah the Adullamite. things pertain, am I with child: and said also, Look
13 And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold, thy I pray thee, whose these are, the seal, and the cloak,
father-in-law goeth up to Timnath, to shear his and the staff.
sheep. 26 Then Judah knew them, and said, She is 1more
14 Then she put her widows garments off from righteous than I: for she hath done it because I gave her
her, and covered her with a veil, and wrapped herself, not to Shelah my son. So he lay with her 2no more.
38:1 1 Moses describeth the genealogy of Judah, because the Mes 38:16 1 God had wonderfully blinded him that he could not know
siah should come of him. her by her talk.
38:2 1 Which affinity notwithstanding was condemned of God. 38:18 1 Or, tyre of thine head.
38:8 1 This order was for the preservation of the stock, that the 38:20 1 That his wickedness might not be known to others.
child begotten by the second brother should have the name 38:23 1 Hebrew, in contempt.
and inheritance of the first: which is in the new Testament abol 2 He feareth man more than God.
ished. 38:24 1 We see that the Law, which was written in mans heart,
38:11 1 For she could not marry in any other family so long as Judah taught them that whoredom should be punished with death: albeit
would retain her in his. no law, as yet was given.
38:12 1 Hebrew, was comforted. 38:26 1 That is, she ought rather to accuse me than I her.
38:14 1 Or, in the door of the fountain, or, where were two ways. 2 For the horror of the sin condemned him.
39 1 Joseph sold to Potiphar. 2 God prospereth and fled, and got him out.
him. 7 Potiphars wife tempteth him. 13, 20 He 13 Now when she saw that he had left his garment
is accused and cast in prison. 23 God showeth him favor. in her hand, and was fled out,
14 She called unto the men of her house, and told
1 Now Joseph was brought down into Egypt:
them, saying, Behold, he hath brought in an Hebrew
and Potiphar 1an Eunuch of Pharaohs (and his chief
unto us 1to mock us: who came in to me for to have
steward an Egyptian) bought him at the hand of the
slept with me: but I 2cried with a loud voice.
Ishmaelites, which had brought him thither.
15 And when he heard that I lift up my voice and
2 And the 1Lord was with Joseph, and he was cried, he left his garments with me, and fled away,
a man that prospered and was in the house of his and got him out.
master the Egyptian. 16 So she laid up his garment by her, until her
3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, lord came home.
and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in 17 Then she told him 1according to these words,
his hand. saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought
4 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served unto us, came into me, to mock me.
him: and made him 1ruler of his house, and put all 18 But as soon as I lift up my voice and cried, he
that he had in his hand. left his garment with me, and fled out.
5 And from that time that he had made him ruler 19 Then when his master heard the words of his
over his house and over all that he had, the Lord wife, which she told him, saying, After this manner
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blessed the Egyptians house for Josephs sake: and did thy servant to me, his anger was kindled.
the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in 20 And Josephs master took him and put him in
the house, and in the field. 1,2
prison, in the place, where the kings prisoners lay
6 Therefore he left all that he had in Josephs bound: and there he was in prison.
hand, 1and took account of nothing, that was with 21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and 1showed
him, save only of the bread, which he did eat. And him mercy, and got him favor in the sight of the
Joseph was a fair person, and well favored. 2
master of the prison.
7 Now therefore after these things, his masters 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to
wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and said, 1Lie with Josephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison,
me. and 1whatsoever they did there, that did he.
8 But he refused and said to his masters wife, 23 And the keeper of the prison looked unto
Behold, my master knoweth not what he hath in nothing that was under his hand, seeing that the
38:29 1 Their heinous sin was signified by this monstrous birth. 39:9 1 The fear of God preserved him against her continual tenta
2 Or the separation between thee and thy brother. tions.
39:1 1 Read Gen. 37:36. 39:14 1 Or, to do us villainy and shame.
39:2 1 The favor of God is the fountain of all prosperity. 2 This declareth that where incontinence is, thereunto is joined
39:4 1 Because God prospered him: and so he made religion to serve extreme impudency and craft.
his profit. 39:17 1 Or, after this manner.
39:5 1 The wicked are blessed by the company of the godly. 39:20 1 Hebrew, in the prison house.
39:6 1 For he was assured that all things should prosper well: there 2 His evil intreatment in the prison may be gathered of Ps. 105:18.
fore he ate and drank and took no care. 39:21 1 Hebrew, inclined mercy unto him.
39:7 1 In this word he declareth the sum whereunto all her flatteries 2 Or, lord.
did tend. 39:22 1 That is, nothing was done without his commandment.
40:2 1 Or, eunuchs, the word signifieth them, that were in high 40:15 1 Or, in the pit.
estate, or them that were gelded. 40:16 1 That is made of white twigs, or as some read, baskets full
40:3 1 God worketh many wonderful means to deliver his. of holes.
40:5 1 That is, every dream had his interpretation, as the thing after 40:18 1 He showeth that the ministers of God ought not to conceal
ward declared. that, which God revealeth unto them.
40:7 1 Hebrew, why are your faces evil? 40:20 1 Which was an occasion to appoint his officers, and so to
40:8 1 Cannot God raise up such as shall interpret such things? examine them that were in prison.
40:12 1 He was assured by the spirit of God, that his interpretation 41:1 1 Hebrew, at the end of two years of days.
was true. 2 This dream was not so much for Pharaoh, as to be a means to
40:13 1 Hebrew, place. deliver Joseph, and to provide for Gods Church.
40:14 1 He refused not the means to be delivered, which he thought 41:2 1 Or, fair to behold.
God had appointed. 2 Or, staggie place.
41:5 1 All these means God used to deliver his servant, and to bring 41:16 1 As though he would say, if I interpret thy dream it cometh
him into favor and authority. of God, and not of me.
41:8 1 This fear was enough to teach him that this vision was sent of God. 2 Hebrew, answer peace.
2 The wise of the world understand not Gods secrets, but to his 41:19 1 Hebrew, naught.
servants his will is revealed. 41:21 1 Hebrew, were gone into their inward parts.
41:9 1 He confesseth his fault against the king before he speak of 41:25 1 Both his dreams tend to one end.
Joseph. 41:29 1 Or, abundance and saturity.
41:12 1 Read Gen. 40:5. 41:31 1 Or, they shall remember no more the plenty.
41:14 1 The wicked seek to the Prophets of God in their necessity, 41:33 1 The office of a true Prophet is not only to show the evils to
whom in their prosperity they abhor. come, but also the remedies for the same.
41:38 1 None should be preferred to honor that have not gifts of of God, and also that he suffered imprisonment and exile twelve
God meet for the same. years and more.
41:40 1 Hebrew, mouth. 41:47 1 Hebrew, made for gatherings.
2 Some read, the people shall kiss thy mouth, that is shall obey 41:51 1 Notwithstanding that his fathers house was the true Church
thee in all things. of God: yet the company of the wicked and prosperity caused him
41:42 1 Or, his signet. to forget it.
41:43 1 Hebrew, second chariot. 41:54 1 Or, food.
2 In sign of honor: which word some expound, tender father, or 41:57 1 Or, came to Egypt to Joseph.
father of the king, or kneel down. 42:1 1 This story showeth plainly that all things are governed by
41:45 1 Or, the expounder of secrets. Gods providence for the profit of his Church.
2 Or, priest. 2 Or, corn.
41:46 1 His age is mentioned both to show that his authority came 3 As men destitute of counsel.
43:23 1 Or, you are well. meant, that they had enough, and drank of the best wine.
2 Notwithstanding the corruptions of Egypt, yet Joseph taught his 44:2 1 We may not by this example use any unlawful practices, see
family to fear God. ing God hath commanded us to walk in simplicity.
43:27 1 Hebrew, peace. 44:3 1 Hebrew, the morning shone.
43:29 1 For they two only were born of Rachel. 44:5 1 Because the people thought he could divine, he attribut
43:30 1 Hebrew, bowels. eth to himself that knowledge: or else he feigneth that he con
43:31 1 Hebrew, bread. sulted with soothsayers for it: Which simulation is worthy to be
43:32 1 To signify his dignity. reproved.
2 The nature of the superstitious is to condemn all others in 44:10 1 Hebrew, innocent.
respect of themselves. 44:13 1 To signify how greatly the thing displeased them, and how
43:34 1 Sometimes this word signifieth to be drunken, but here it is sorry they were for it.
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father, or a brother? 1 Joseph maketh himself known to his breth-
20 And we answered my lord, We have a father ren. 8 He showeth that all was done by Gods
that is old, and a young 1child, which he begat in his providence. 18 Pharaoh commandeth him to send for his
age: and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of father. 24 Joseph exhorteth his brethren to concord.
his mother, and his father loveth him.
1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before
21 Now thou saidest unto thy servants, Bring him
all that stood by him, but he cried, 1Have forth every
unto me, that I may 1set mine eye upon him.
man from me. And there tarried not one with him,
22 And we answered my lord, The child cannot
while Joseph uttered himself unto his brethren.
depart his father: for if he leave his father, his father
would die. 2 And he wept, and cried, so that the Egyptians
heard: the house of Pharaoh heard also.
23 Then saidest thou unto thy servants, bExcept
your younger brother come down with you, look in 3 Then Joseph said unto his brethren, I am
my face no more. Joseph: doth my father yet live? But his brethren
24 So when we came unto thy servant our father, could not answer him, for they were astonished at
and showed him what my lord had said, his presence.
25 And our father said unto us, Go again, buy us 4 Again, Joseph said to his brethren, Come near,
a little food. I pray you, to me. And they came near. And he
26 Then we answered, We cannot go down, but said, aI am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into
if our youngest brother 1go with us, then will we go Egypt.
down: for we may not see the mans face, except our 5 Now therefore be not 1sad, neither grieved
youngest brother be with us. with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: bFor God
27 Then thy servant my father said unto us, Ye did send me before you for your preservation.
know that my 1wife bare me two sons. 6 For now two years of famine have been through
28 And the one went out from me, and I said, the land, and five years are behind, wherein neither
Of a surety he is torn in cpieces, and I saw him not shall be earing nor harvest.
since. 7 Wherefore God sent me before you to preserve
29 Now ye take this also away from me: if death your posterity in this land, and to save you alive by
take him, then 1ye shall bring my gray head in sorrow a great deliverance.
to the grave. 8 Now then you sent not me hither, but 1God,
30 Now therefore, when I come to thy servant my who hath made me a father unto Pharaoh, and lord
father, and the child be not with us (seeing that his of all his house, and ruler throughout all the land of
1
life dependeth on the childs life.) Egypt.
31 Then when he shall see that the child is not 9 Haste you and go up to my father, and tell him,
come, he will die: so shall thy servants bring down Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord
44:16 1 If we see no evident cause of our affliction, let us look 44:30 1 Hebrew, his soul is bound to his soul.
to the secret counsel of God, who punisheth us justly for our 44:34 1 Meaning, he had rather remain their prisoner, than to return
sins. and see his father in heaviness.
44:18 1 Equal in authority or, next unto the king. 45:1 1 Not that he was ashamed of his kindred, but that he would
44:20 1 Hebrew, child of his old age. cover his brethrens fault.
44:21 1 Or, that I may see him. 45:5 1 This example teacheth that we must by all means comfort
44:26 1 Hebrew, be with us. them, which are truly humbled and wounded for their sins.
44:27 1 Rachel bare to Jacob, Joseph and Benjamin. 45:8 1 Albeit God detest sin, yet he turneth mans wickedness to
44:29 1 Ye shall cause me to die for sorrow. serve to his glory.
45:12 1 That is, that I speak in your own language, and have none not that they should accuse one another.
interpreter. 45:26 1 As one between hope and fear.
45:16 1 Hebrew, voice. 46:1 1 Whereby he both signifieth, that he worshipped the true God,
45:18 1 The most plentiful ground. and also that he kept in his heart the possession of that land from
2 The chiefest fruits and commodities. whence present necessity drove him.
45:20 1 Hebrew, let not your eyes spare your vessel. 46:4 1 Conducting thee by my power.
45:23 1 Or, he sent as much, to wit, silver as verse 22, and ten 2 In thy posterity.
asses. 3 Shall shut thine eyes when thou diest: which appertained to him
45:24 1 Seeing he had remitted the fault done toward him, he would that was most dearest, or chief of the kindred.
46:15 1 Or, persons. 46:34 1 God suffereth the world to hate his, that they may forsake
46:26 1 Hebrew, thighs. the filth of the world, and cleave to him.
46:28 1 Or, to prepare him a place. 47:2 1 That the king might be assured they were come, and see
46:29 1 Hebrew, bound his chariot. what manner of people they were.
2 Hebrew, yet, or still. 47:6 1 Josephs great modesty appeareth in that he would enter
46:32 1 He was not ashamed of his father and kindred, though they prise nothing without the kings commandment.
were of base condition. 47:7 1 Hebrew, blessed.
47:8 1 Hebrew, how many days are the years of thy life? 47:21 1 By this changing they signified that they had nothing of
47:10 1 Hebrew, blessed. their own, but received all of the kings liberality.
47:11 1 Which was a city in the country of Goshen, Exod. 1:11. 2 Hebrew, end of the border.
47:12 1 Some read, that he fed them as little babes, because they 47:26 1 Pharaoh in providing for Idolatrous priests, shall be a con
could not provide for themselves against that famine. demnation to all them which neglect the true ministers of Gods
47:13 1 Hebrew, brought to an extremity, or at their wits end. word.
47:14 1 Wherein he both declareth his fidelity toward the King, and 47:30 1 Hereby he protested that he died in the faith of his fathers,
his mind free from covetousness. teaching his children to hope for the promised land.
47:19 1 For except the ground be tilled and sown, it perisheth, and 47:31 1 He rejoiced that Joseph had promised him, and setting him
is as it were dead. self up upon his pillow, praised God. Read 1 Chron. 29:10.
48:1 1 Joseph more esteemeth that his children should be received 48:16 1 This Angel must be understood of Christ, as Gen. 31:13 and 32:1.
into Jacobs family, which was the Church of God, than to enjoy all 2 Let them be taken as my children.
the treasures of Egypt. 48:17 1 Joseph faileth in binding Gods grace to the order of nature.
48:3 1 Or, all sufficient. 48:20 1 In whom Gods graces should manifestly appear.
48:4 1 Which is true in the carnal Israel unto the coming of Christ, 48:21 1 Which they had by faith in the promise.
and in the spiritual forever. 48:22 1 By my children whom God spared for my sake.
48:9 1 The faithful acknowledge all benefits come of Gods free mercies. 49:1 1 When God shall bring you out of Egypt, and because that he
48:12 1 Hebrew, his face to the ground. speaketh of the Messiah, he nameth it the last days.
48:14 1 Gods judgments is oft times contrary to mans, and he pre 49:3 1 Begotten in my youth.
ferreth that, which man despiseth. 2 If thou hadst not lost thy birthright by thine offense.
49:4 1 Or, it ceased to be my bed. 2 His force shall be great, but he shall want courage to resist his enemies.
49:5 1 Or, their swords were instruments of violence. 49:16 1 Shall have the honor of a tribe.
49:6 1 Or, tongue: meaning that he neither consented to them in 49:17 1 That is, full of subtlety.
word nor thought. 49:18 1 Seeing the miseries that his posterity should fall into, he
2 The Shechemites, Gen. 34:26. bursteth out in prayer to God to remedy it.
49:7 1 For Levi had no part, and Simeon was under Judah, Josh. 19:1, 49:20 1 He shall abound in corn and pleasant fruits.
till God gave them the place of the Amalekites, 1 Chron. 4:43. 49:21 1 Overcoming more by fair words than by force.
49:8 1 As was verified in David and Christ. 49:22 1 Hebrew, a son of increase.
49:9 1 His enemies shall so fear him. 2 Hebrew, daughters.
49:10 1 Or, Kingdom. 49:23 1 As his brethren when they were his enemies, Potiphar and
2 Which is Christ the Messiah, the giver of prosperity who shall call others.
the Gentiles to salvation. 49:24 1 That is God.
49:11 1 A country most abundant with vines and pastures is prom 49:26 1 Inasmuch as he was more near to the accomplishment of
ised him. the promise, and it had been more often confirmed.
49:14 1 Hebrew, an ass of great bones. 2 Either in dignity, or when he was sold from his brethren.
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dieth.
1 Jacob is buried. 19 Joseph forgiveth his breth-
ren. 23 He seeth his childrens children. 26 He
brethren, and all that went up with him to bury his
father, after that he had buried his father.
15 And when Josephs brethren saw that their
1 Then Joseph fell upon his fathers face and wept father was dead, they said, 1It may be that Joseph
upon him, and kissed him. will hate us, and will pay us again all the evil which
2 And Joseph commanded his servants the we did unto him.
1
physicians to embalm his father, and the physicians 16 Therefore they sent unto Joseph, saying, Thy
embalmed Israel. father commanded before his death, saying,
3 So forty days were accomplished (for so long 17 Thus shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive now, I
did the days of them that were embalmed last) and pray thee, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin:
the Egyptians bewailed him 1seventy days. for they rewarded thee evil. And now, we pray thee,
4 And when the days of his mourning were past, forgive the trespass of the servants of thy fathers 1God.
Joseph spake to the house of Pharaoh, saying, If I And Joseph wept, when 2they spake unto him.
have now found favor in your eyes, speak, I pray you, 18 Also his brethren came unto him, and fell
in the ears, of Pharaoh, and say, down before his face, and said, Behold, we be thy
5 My father made me aswear saying, Lo, I die, servants.
bury me in my grave, which I have made me in the 19 To whom Joseph said, dFear not: for 1am not
land of Canaan: now therefore let me go, I pray thee, I under 2God?
and bury my father, and I will come again. 20 When ye thought evil against me, God disposed
6 Then Pharaoh said, Go up and bury thy father, it to good, that he might bring to pass, as it is this
1
as he made thee to swear. day, and save much people alive.
7 So Joseph went up to bury his father, and with 21 Fear not now therefore, I will nourish you, and
him went all the servants of Pharaoh, both the elders your children: and he comforted them, and spake
of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, 1
kindly unto them.
8 Likewise all the house of Joseph, and his brethren, 22 So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his fathers
and his fathers house: only their children, and their sheep, house: and Joseph lived an 1hundred and ten years.
and their cattle left they in the land of Goshen. 23 eAnd Joseph saw Ephraims children, even unto
9 And there went up with him both chariots and the third generation: also the sons of Machir the son
horsemen: and they were an exceeding great company. of Manasseh were brought upon Josephs knees.
10 And they came to 1Goren Atad, which is beyond 24 And Joseph said unto his brethren, fI am ready
Jordan, and there they made a great and exceeding to die, and God will surely visit you, and bring you
sore lamentation: and he mourned for his father out of this land, unto the land which he sware unto
seven days. Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob.
11 And when the Canaanites the inhabitants of the 25 And Joseph took an oath of the children of
land saw the mourning in Goren Atad, they said, This Israel, saying, g,1God will surely visit you, and ye
is a great mourning unto the Egyptians: wherefore shall carry my bones hence.
the name thereof was called 1Abel Mizraim, which 26 So Joseph died, when he was an hundred and
is beyond Jordan. ten years old: and they embalmed him, and put him
12 So his sons did unto him, according as he had in a chest in Egypt.
exodus
1 2 The children of Jacob that came into Egypt. 8 The
new Pharaoh oppresseth them. 12 The providence
of God toward them. 15 The Kings commandment to the
chapter 1
a Gen. 46:8
b Gen. 26:27
grieved against the children of Israel.
13 Wherefore the Egyptians by cruelty caused
Deut. 10:22 the children of Israel to serve.
midwives. 22 The sons of the Hebrews are commanded to c Acts 7:17
14 Thus they made them weary of their lives by
be cast into the river. sore labor in clay and in brick, and in all work in the
1 Now a,1these are the names of the children of field, with all manner of bondage, 1which they laid
Israel, which came into Egypt (every man and his upon them most cruelly.
household came thither with Jacob) 15 Moreover the King of Egypt commanded
2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, the midwives of the Hebrew women (of which the
3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, ones name was 1Shiphrah, and the name of the other
4 Dan, and Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. Puah)
5 So all the 1souls, that came out of the loins 16 And said, When ye do the office of a midwife
of Jacob, were bseventy souls: Joseph was in Egypt to the women of the Hebrews, and see them on their
already. 1
stools, if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it
6 Now Joseph died and all his brethren, and that be a daughter, then let her live.
whole generation. 17 Notwithstanding the midwives feared God,
7 And the cchildren of Israel 1brought forth fruit and did not as the King of Egypt commanded them,
and increased in abundance, and were multiplied, but preserved alive the men children.
and were exceeding mighty, so that the 2land was 18 Then the King of Egypt called for the midwives,
full of them. and said unto them, Why have ye done thus, and
8 Then there rose up a new King in Egypt, who have preserved alive the men children?
1
knew not Joseph. 19 And the midwives answered Pharaoh, Because
9 And he said unto his people, Behold, the people the Hebrew 1women are not as the women of Egypt:
of the children of Israel are greater, and mightier for they are lively, and are delivered ere the midwives
than we. come at them.
10 Come, let us work wisely with them, lest they 20 God therefore prospered the midwives, and
multiply, and it come to pass, that if there be war, the people multiplied, and were very mighty.
they join themselves also unto our enemies, and fight 21 And because the midwives feared God, therefore
against us, and 1,2get them out of the land. he 1made them houses.
11 Therefore did they set taskmasters over them, 22 Then Pharaoh charged all his people, saying,
to keep them under with burdens: and they built Every man-child that is born, 1cast ye into the river,
the cities Pithom and Raamses for the 1treasures but reserve every maid-child alive.
of Pharaoh.
12 But the more they vexed them, the more they
multiplied and grew: therefore 1they were more 2 2 Moses is born and cast into the flags. 5 He is taken
up of Pharaohs daughter and kept. 12 He killeth
1:1 1 Moses describeth the wonderful order that God observeth in 1:12 1 The more that God blesseth his, the more doth the wicked
performing his promise to Abraham, Gen. 15:14. envy them.
1:5 1 Or, persons. 1:14 1 Hebrew, wherewith they served themselves of them by cruelty.
1:7 1 Or, did grow. 1:15 1 These seem to have been the chief of the rest.
2 He meaneth the country of Goshen. 1:16 1 Or, seats whereupon they sat in travail.
1:8 1 He considered not how God had preserved Egypt for Josephs 1:19 1 Their disobedience herein was lawful, but their dissembling
sake. evil.
1:10 1 Into Canaan, and so we shall lose our commodity. 1:21 1 That is, God increased the families of the Israelites by their means.
2 Or, go up out of the land. 1:22 1 When tyrants cannot prevail by craft, they burst forth into
1:11 1 Or, corn and provision. open rage.
2:1 1 This Levite was called Amram, who married Jochebed, Exod. 6:20. 2:17 1 Hebrew, saved them.
2:3 1 Committing him to the providence of God, whom she could 2:18 1 Or, grandfather.
not keep from the rage of the tyrant. 2:20 1 Wherein he declared a thankful mind, which would recom
2:8 1 Mans counsel cannot hinder that, which God hath determined pense the benefit done unto his.
shall come to pass. 2:23 1 God humbleth his by afflictions, that they should cry unto
2:11 1 That is, was forty years old, Acts 7:23. him, and receive the fruit of his promise.
2:12 1 Hebrew, thus and thus. 2:25 1 He judgeth their causes or acknowledged them to be his.
2 Being assured that God had appointed him to deliver the Isra 3:1 1 Or, far within the desert.
elites, Acts 7:25. 2 It was so called after the law was given.
2:14 1 Though by his fear he showed his infirmity, yet faith covered 3 Called also Sinai.
it, Heb. 11:27. 3:2 1 This signifieth that the Church is not consumed by the fire of
2:16 1 Or, prince. affliction, because God is in the midst thereof.
3:4 1 Whom he calleth the Angel, verse 2. almighty, by whom all things have their being, and the God of mercy,
3:5 1 Resign thyself up to me, Ruth 4:7; Josh. 5:15. mindful of my promise, Rev. 1:8.
2 Because of my presence. 3:16 1 Hebrew, in visiting have visited.
3:6 1 For sin causeth man to fear Gods justice. 3:18 1 Or, appeared unto us.
3:7 1 Whose cruelty was intolerable. 2 Because Egypt was full of idolatry, God would appoint them a
3:8 1 Most plentiful of all things. place where they should serve him purely.
3:9 1 He heard before, but now he would revenge it. 3:22 1 This example may not be followed generally: though at Gods com
3:11 1 He doth not fully disobey God, but acknowledgeth his own mandment they did it justly, receiving some recompense of their labors.
weakness. 2 Or, in whose house she sojourneth.
3:12 1 Neither fear thine own weakness, nor Pharaohs tyranny. 4:1 1 God beareth with Moses doubting, because he was not alto
3:14 1 The God which ever have been, am, and shall be: the God gether without faith.
4:5 1 This power to work miracles was to confirm his doctrine, and to 4:16 1 Meaning, as a wise counselor and full of Gods spirit.
assure him of his vocation. 4:18 1 Or, kinsfolk, and lineage.
4:6 1 Or, white as snow. 4:19 1 Hebrew, sought thy soul.
4:8 1 Or, the words confirmed by the first sign. 4:20 1 Hebrew, caused them to ride.
4:9 1 Because these three signs should be sufficient witnesses to 2 Whereby he wrought the miracles.
prove that Moses should deliver Gods people. 4:21 1 By receiving my spirit and delivering him unto Satan to
4:10 1 Hebrew, from yesterday, and ere yesterday. increase his malice.
2 Hebrew, heavy of mouth. 4:22 1 Meaning, most dear unto him.
4:13 1 Or, ministry. 4:24 1 God punished him with sickness for neglecting his Sacra
2 That is, the Messiah: or some other, that is more meet than I. ment.
4:14 1 Though we provoke God justly to anger, yet he will never 4:25 1 This act was extraordinary: for Moses was sore sick, and God
reject his. even then required it.
4:15 1 Thou shalt instruct him what to say. 4:26 1 Or, the Angel.
6:1 1 Hebrew, in a strong hand. 6:12 1 Or barbarous and rude in speech: and by this word (uncir
6:3 1 Or, all sufficient. cumcised) is signified the whole corruption of mans nature.
2 Whereby he signifieth that he will perform indeed that which he 6:14 1 This genealogy showeth of whom Moses and Aaron came.
promised to their fathers: for this name declareth that he is constant 6:16 1 For he was 42 years old, when he came into Egypt, and there
and will perform his promise. lived 94.
6:6 1 Or, plagues. 6:20 1 Which kind of marriage was after in the law forbidden, Lev. 18:12.
6:7 1 He meaneth, as touching the outward vocation, the dignity 6:21 1 Moses and he were brothers children, whose rebellion was
whereof they lost afterward by their rebellion: but as for election to punished, Num. 16:1.
life everlasting, it is immutable. 6:23 1 Who was a prince of Judah, Num. 1:7.
6:8 1 Hebrew, Lift up mine hand. 6:26 1 For their families were so great, that they might be compared
6:9 1 So hard a thing it is to show true obedience under the cross. to armies.
6:30 1 The disobedience both of Moses and of the people, showeth 7:11 1 It seemeth that these were Jannes and Jambres: read 2 Tim.
that their deliverance came only of Gods free mercy. 3:8, so ever the wicked maliciously resist the truth of God.
7:1 1 Or, a God to Pharaoh. 7:14 1 Or, heavy and dull.
2 I have given thee power and authority to speak in my name and 7:15 1 To wit, the river Nile.
to execute my judgments upon him. 7:18 1 Or, they shall be weary, and abhor to drink.
3 Or, shall speak for thee (before Pharaoh.) 7:19 1 The first plague.
7:4 1 To strengthen Moses faith, God promiseth again to punish 7:21 1 To signify that it was a true miracle, and that God plagued
most sharply the oppression of his Church. them in that which was most necessary for the preservation of life.
7:7 1 Moses lived in affliction and banishment forty years before he 7:22 1 In outward appearance, and after that the seven days were ended.
enjoined his office to deliver Gods people. 2 Hebrew, was made strong.
7:9 1 Or, dragon. 7:23 1 Hebrew, he set not his heart at all thereunto.
7:25 1 Or seven days accomplished. 8:13 1 In things of this life God oft times heareth the prayers of the
8:2 1 There is nothing so weak, that God cannot cause to overcome just for the ungodly.
the greatest power of man. 8:15 1 Or, made his heart heavy.
8:3 1 Or, upon thy dough, or into thine ambries. 8:16 1 The third plague.
8:6 1 The second plague. 8:18 1 God confounded their wisdom and authority in a thing most vile.
2 But Goshen, where Gods people dwelt, was excepted. 8:19 1 They acknowledged that this was done by Gods power and
8:8 1 Not love, but fear causeth the very Infidels to seek unto God. not by sorcery, Luke 11:20.
8:9 1 Hebrew, have this honor over me. 8:21 1 Or, a multitude of venomous beasts as serpents, etc.
2 Or, speak plain unto me. 8:22 1 Or, I will separate.
8:10 1 Hebrew, according to thy word. 2 Or, land of Egypt.
8:12 1 Or, laid upon. 8:24 1 The fourth plague.
8:26 1 For the Egyptians worshipped divers beasts, as the ox, the and his favor toward his children.
sheep and such like which the Israelites offered in sacrifice, which 9:7 1 Into the land of Goshen, where the Israelites dwelled.
thing the Egyptians abhorred to see. 9:8 1 Or, embers.
8:28 1 So the wicked prescribe unto Gods messengers how far they 9:10 1 The sixth plague.
shall go. 9:14 1 So that thine own conscience shall condemn thee of ingrati
8:29 1 He could not judge his heart, but yet he charged him to do tude and malice.
this unfeignedly. 9:16 1 Or, set thee up.
8:32 1 Where God giveth not faith, no miracles can prevail. 2 Or, to show thee.
9:3 1 The fifth plague. 3 That is, that all the world may magnify my power in overcoming
9:4 1 He shall declare his heavenly judgment against his enemies, thee.
9:19 1 Here we see though Gods wrath be kindled, yet there is a the better, though they make many fair promises, wherein we see
certain mercy showed even to his enemies. the practices of the wicked.
9:21 1 Hebrew, set not his heart to. 9:32 1 Or, late sown.
2 The word of the minister is called the word of God. 9:35 1 Hebrew, by the hand of Moses.
9:23 1 The seventh plague. 10:1 1 Or, in his presence, or among them.
2 Hebrew, fire walked. 10:2 1 The miracles should be so great, that they should be spo
9:24 1 Or, since it was inhabited. ken of for ever: where also we see the duty of parents toward their
9:27 1 The wicked confess their sins to their condemnation, but they children.
cannot believe to obtain remission. 10:3 1 The end of affliction is, to humble ourselves with true repen
9:28 1 Hebrew, voice of God. tance under the hand of God.
9:30 1 Meaning, that when they have their request, they are never 10:4 1 Or, locusts.
10:7 1 Or, snare. 10:19 1 The water seemed red, because the sand or gravel is red: the
2 Meaning, the occasion of all these evils: so are the godly ever Hebrews called it the Sea of bulrushes.
charged as Elijah was by Ahab. 10:21 1 Because it was so thick.
10:10 1 That is, I would the Lord were no more affectioned toward 10:22 1 The ninth plague.
you, than I am minded to let you go. 10:26 1 The ministers of God ought not to yield one iota to the
2 Punishment is prepared for you. Some read, Ye intend some wicked, as touching their charge.
mischief. 2 That is, with what beasts, or how many.
10:13 1 The eighth plague. 10:28 1 Though before he confessed Moses just, yet again his own
10:14 1 Or, he caused them to remain. conscience he threateneth to put him to death.
10:16 1 The wicked in their miseries seek to Gods ministers for help, 11:1 1 Without any condition, but with haste and violence.
albeit they hate and detest them. 11:2 1 Or, borrow.
11:5 1 From the highest to the lowest. 12:6 1 Everyone his house.
11:8 1 That is, under thy power and government. 2 Hebrew, between the two evenings, or twilight.
11:9 1 God hardeneth the hearts of the reprobate, that his glory 12:9 1 That is, all that may be eaten.
thereby might be the more set forth, Rom. 9:17. 12:11 1 The lamb was not the Passover, but signified it, as sacra
12:2 1 Called Nisan, containing part of March, and part of April. ments are not the thing itself, which they do represent, but signify it.
2 As touching the observation of feasts: as for other policies, they 12:12 1 Or, princes, or Idols.
reckoned from September. 12:14 1 Of the benefit received for your deliverance.
12:3 1 As the fathers of the household had great or small families. 2 That is, until Christs coming: for then ceremonies had an end.
12:4 1 He shall take so many as are sufficient to eat the lamb. 12:16 1 Or, calling together of the people to serve God.
12:18 1 For in old time so they counted, beginning the day at Sunset 12:30 1 Of those houses, wherein any firstborn was, either of men
till the next day at the same time. or beasts.
12:22 1 Or, transom, or upper door post. 12:32 1 Pray for me.
2 Or, two side posts. 12:36 1 Or, lent them.
12:23 1 The Angel sent of God to kill the firstborn. 12:37 1 Which was a city in Goshen, Gen. 47:11.
12:25 1 The land of Canaan. 12:38 1 Which were strangers, and not born of the Israelites.
2 Or, ceremony. 12:41 1 From Abrahams departing from Ur in Chaldea unto the
12:27 1 They gave God thanks for so great a benefit. departing of the children of Israel from Egypt are 430 years.
12:29 1 The tenth plague. 12:43 1 Except he be circumcised, and only profess your religion.
12:49 1 They that are of the household of God, must be all joined in 13:13 1 Hebrew, that first cometh forth.
one faith and religion. 2 This is also understood of the horse and other beasts which were
13:3 1 Hebrew, house of servants. not offered in sacrifice.
2 Where they were in most cruel slavery. 3 By offering a clean beast in sacrifice, Lev. 12:6.
3 To signify that they had not leisure to leaven their bread. 13:14 1 Or, hereafterwards.
13:4 1 Containing part of March and part of April, when corn began 13:16 1 Or, signs of remembrance.
to ripe in that country. 13:17 1 Or, because.
13:6 1 Both the seventh and the first day were holy, as Exod. 12:16. 2 Which the Philistines would have made against them by stop
13:8 1 When thou dost celebrate the feast of unleavened bread. ping them the passage.
13:9 1 Thou shalt have continual remembrance thereof, as thou 13:18 1 That is, not privily, but openly and as the word doth signify,
wouldest of a thing that is in thine hand, or before thine eyes. set in order by five and five.
14 4, 8 Pharaohs heart is hardened, and pursueth 1 Cor. 10:1 for it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians,
Heb. 11:29
the Israelites. 11 The Israelites stricken with than that we should die in the wilderness.
fear, murmur against Moses. 13 Moses doth encourage 13 Then Moses said to the people, Fear ye not,
them. 21 He divideth the Sea. 23, 27 The Egyptians stand still, and behold 1the salvation of the Lord
follow and are drowned. which he will show to you this day. For the Egyptians
whom ye have seen this day, ye shall never see them
1 Then the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
again.
2 Speak to the children of Israel, that they 1return
14 The Lord shall fight for you: therefore 1hold
and camp before 2Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and
you your peace.
the Sea, over against aBaal Zephon: about it shall ye
15 And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore
camp by the Sea. 1
cryest thou unto me? speak unto the children of
3 For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel,
Israel, that they go forward:
They are tangled in the land: the wilderness hath
16 And lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine
shut them in.
hand upon the Sea and divide it, and let the children of
4 And I will harden Pharaohs heart that he Israel go on dry ground through the midst of the Sea.
shall follow after you: so I will 1get me honor upon 17 And I, behold, I will harden the heart of the
Pharaoh, and upon all his host: the Egyptians also Egyptians, that they may follow them, and I will
shall know that I am the Lord: and they did so. get me honor upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host,
5 Then it was told the king of Egypt, that the upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his 18 Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the
servants was turned against the people, and they Lord, when I have gotten me honor upon Pharaoh,
said, Why have we this done, and have let Israel go upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
out of our service? 19 (And the Angel of God, which went before
6 And he made ready his chariots, and took his the host of Israel, removed, and went behind them:
people with him, also the pillar of the cloud went from before them,
7 And took six hundred chosen chariots, and 1all and stood behind them,
the chariots of Egypt, and captains over every one 20 And came between the camp of the Egyptians
of them. and the camp of Israel: it was both a cloud and dark-
8 (For the Lord had hardened the heart of Pharaoh ness, yet gave it 1light by night, so that all the night
king of Egypt, and he followed after the children of long the one came not at the other.)
Israel: but the children of Israel went out with an 21 And Moses stretched forth his hand upon the
1
high hand.) Sea, and the Lord caused the Sea to run back by a
9 bAnd the Egyptians pursued after them, and strong East wind all the night, and made the Sea
all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his dry land: for the waters were cdivided.
horsemen and his host overtook them camping by 22 Then the dchildren of Israel went through the
the Sea, beside Pi Hahiroth, before Baal Zephon. midst of the Sea upon the dry ground, and the waters
10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on
Israel lift up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians their left hand.
13:21 1 To defend them from the heat of the sun. now in danger, are afraid and
14:2 1 From toward the country of the Philistines. 14:12 1 Such is the impatience of the flesh, that it cannot abide
2 So the Sea was before them, mountains on either side, and the Gods appointed time.
enemies at their back: yet they obeyed God, and were delivered. 14:13 1 Or, deliverance.
14:4 1 By punishing his obstinate rebellion. 14:14 1 Only put your trust in God without grudging or doubting.
14:7 1 Josephus writeth, that besides those chariots there were 14:15 1 Thus in tentations faith fighteth against the flesh, and crieth
50,000 horsemen, and 80,000 footmen. with inward groanings to the Lord.
14:8 1 With great joy and boldness. 14:20 1 The cloud showeth light to the Israelites, but to the Egyp
14:10 1 They which a little before in their deliverance rejoiced, being tians it was darkness, so that their two hosts could not join together.
14:24 1 Which was about the three last hours of the night. 2 Ever constant in his promise.
14:25 1 Or, heavily. 15:6 1 Or, power.
14:27 1 So the Lord by the water saved his, and by the water 15:7 1 Those, that are enemies to Gods people, are his enemies.
drowned his enemies. 15:8 1 Or, in the depth of the sea.
14:31 1 Hebrew, hand. 15:9 1 Hebrew, my soul shall be filled.
2 That is, the doctrine which he taught them in the Name of the 15:11 1 For so oftentimes the Scripture calleth the mighty men of
Lord. the world.
15:1 1 Praising God for the overthrow of his enemies, and their deliv 2 Which oughtest to be praised with all fear and reverence.
erance. 15:13 1 That is, into the land of Canaan: or into mount Zion.
15:2 1 Or, the occasion of my song of praise. 15:16 1 Or, for thy great power.
2 To worship him therein. 15:17 1 Which was mount Zion, where afterward the Temple was
15:3 1 In battle he overcometh ever. built.
15:20 1 Signifying their great joy: which custom the Jews observed camped: and is also called Kadesh, Num. 33:36.
in certain solemnities, Judg. 11:34 and 11:21, but it ought not to be a 16:3 1 So hard a thing is it to the flesh not to murmur against God
cloak to cover our wanton dances. when the belly is pinched.
15:21 1 By singing the like song of thanksgiving. 16:4 1 Hebrew, the portion of a day in his day.
15:22 1 Which was called Etham, Num. 33:8. 2 To signify, that they should patiently depend upon Gods provi
15:23 1 Or, bitterness. dence from day to day.
15:25 1 That is, God, or Moses in Gods name. 16:7 1 He gave them not Manna because they murmured, but for
15:26 1 Which is, to do that only that God commanded. his promise sake.
15:27 1 Or, date trees. 16:8 1 He that contemneth Gods ministers, contemneth God
16:1 1 This is the eighth place wherein they had camped, there is himself.
another place called Zin, which was the 33rd place wherein they 16:12 1 Or, in the twilight.
16:15 1 Which signifieth a part, portion, or gift: also meat prepared. Gods commandment.
16:16 1 Which containeth about a pottle of our measure. 16:31 1 In form and figure, but not in color, Num.11:7.
2 Hebrew, for an head. 16:33 1 Of this vessel, read Heb. 9:4.
16:18 1 God is a rich feeder of all, and none can justly complain. 16:34 1 That is, the Ark of the covenant, to wit, after that the Ark was
16:20 1 No creature is so pure, but being abused it turneth to our made.
destruction. 16:36 1 Which measure contained about ten pottels.
16:22 1 Which portion should serve for the Sabbath and the day 17:1 1 Hebrew, at the mouth.
before. 2 Moses here noteth not every place where they camped, as Num.
16:25 1 God took away the occasion from their labor, to signify how 33, but only those places, where some notable thing was done.
holy he would have the Sabbath kept. 17:2 1 Why distrust you God? why look ye not for succor of him with
16:27 1 Their infidelity was so great, that they did expressly against out murmuring against us?
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chapter 18
5 And the Lord answered to Moses, Go before a Exod. 2:16
1 Jethro cometh to see Moses his son-in-law.
the people, and take with thee of the Elders of Israel: b Exod. 2:22
8 Moses telleth him of the wonders of Egypt.
and thy rod wherewith thou bsmotest the river, take 9 Jethro rejoiceth and offereth sacrifice to God. 21 What
in thine hand, and go: manner of men officers and judges ought to be. 24 Moses
6 cBehold, I will stand there before thee upon obeyeth Jethros counsel in appointing officers.
the rock in Horeb, and thou shalt smite on the rock, 1 When Jethro the aPriest of Midian, Moses
and water shall come out of it, that the people may father-in-law, heard all that God had done for
drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the Elders Moses, and for Israel his people, and how the Lord
of Israel. had brought Israel out of Egypt,
7 And he called the name of the place 1Massah 2 Then Jethro the father-in-law of Moses, took
and 2Meribah, because of the contention of the Zipporah Moses wife, (after he had 1sent her away)
children of Israel, and because they had tempted 3 And her two sons, (whereof the one was called
the Lord, saying, Is the 3Lord among us, or no? b
Gershom: for he said, I have been an alien in a
8 dThen came 1Amalek and fought with Israel strange land:
in Rephidim. 4 And the name of the other was Eliezer: for
9 And Moses said to Joshua, Choose us out men, the God of my father, said he, was mine help, and
and go fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand delivered me from the sword of Pharaoh).
on the top of the 1hill with the rod of God in mine 5 And Jethro Moses father-in-law came with his
hand. two sons, and his wife unto Moses into the wilder-
10 So Joshua did as Moses bade him, and fought ness, where he camped by the 1mount of God.
with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur, went up 6 And he 1said to Moses, I thy father-in-law
to the top of the hill. Jethro am come to thee, and thy wife and her two
11 And when Moses held up his hand, Israel sons with her.
prevailed: but when he let his hand 1down, Amalek 7 And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law,
prevailed. and did obeisance, and kissed him, and each asked
12 Now Moses hands were heavy: therefore they other of his 1welfare: and they came into the tent.
took a stone and put it under him, and he sat upon 8 Then Moses told his father-in-law all that the
it: and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one Lord had done unto Pharaoh, and to the Egyptians
on the one side, and the other on the other side: for Israels sake, and all the travail that had come
so his hands were steady until the going down of unto them by the way, and how the Lord delivered
the sun. them.
13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people 9 And Jethro rejoiced at all the goodness, which
with the edge of the sword. the Lord had showed to Israel, and because he had
14 And the Lord said to Moses, Write this for delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.
a remembrance 1in the book, and 2rehearse it to 10 Therefore Jethro said, 1Blessed be the Lord
Joshua: for eI will utterly put out the remembrance who hath delivered you out of the hand of the
17:4 1 How ready the people are for their own matters to slay the his rod and his hands.
true Prophets, and how slow they are to revenge Gods cause against 17:16 1 Hebrew, the hand of the Lord upon the throne.
his enemies and false Prophets. 18:2 1 It may seem that he sent her back for a time to her father for
17:7 1 Or, tentation. her impatience, lest she should be a let to his vocation, which was so
2 Or, strife. dangerous, Exod. 4:25.
3 When in adversity we think God to be absent, then we neglect 18:5 1 Horeb is called the mount of God, because God wrought
his promise, and make him a liar. many miracles there. So Peter calleth the mount where Christ was
17:8 1 Who came of Eliphaz, son of Esau, Gen. 36:12. transfigured, the holy mount: for by Christs presence it was holy for
17:9 1 That is, Horeb, which is also called Sinai. a time, 2 Pet. 1:18.
17:11 1 So that we see how dangerous a thing it is to faint in prayer. 18:6 1 That is, he sent messengers to say unto him.
17:14 1 In the book of the Law. 18:7 1 Hebrew, of peace.
2 Hebrew, put it in the ears of Joshua. 18:10 1 Whereby it is evident that he worshipped the true God, and
17:15 1 That is, the Lord is my banner as he declared by holding up therefore Moses refused not to marry his daughter.
18:11 1 For they that drowned the children of the Israelites, perished our inferiors, for to such God oftentimes giveth wisdom to humble
themselves by water. them that are exalted, and to declare that one member hath need
18:12 1 They ate in that place, where the sacrifice was offered: for of another.
part was burnt, and the rest eaten. 18:27 1 Read the occasion, Num. 10:29.
18:15 1 That is, to know Gods will, and to have justice executed. 19:1 1 Which was in the beginning of the month Sivan, containing
18:18 1 Hebrew, thou wilt faint and fall. part of May, and part of June.
18:19 1 Or, counsel. 2 That they departed from Rephidim.
2 Judge thou in hard causes, which cannot be decided but by 19:3 1 God called Jacob, Israel: therefore the house of Jacob and the
consulting with God. people of Israel signify only Gods people.
18:21 1 What manner of men ought to be chosen to bear office. 19:4 1 For the Eagle by flying high, is out of danger, and by carrying
18:24 1 Godly counsel ought ever to be obeyed, though it come of her birds rather on her wings than in her talons declareth her love.
19:10 1 Teach them to be pure in heart, as they show themselves 20:1 1 When Moses and Aaron were gone up, or had passed the
outwardly clean by washing. bounds of the people, God spake thus out of the mount Horeb, that
19:13 1 Or, trumpet. all the people heard.
2 Or, toward. 20:2 1 Or, servants.
19:15 1 But give yourselves to prayer and abstinence, that you may 20:3 1 To whose eyes all things are open.
at this time attend only upon the Lord, 1 Cor. 7:5. 20:5 1 By this outward gesture, all kinds of service and worship to
19:18 1 God used these fearful signs, that his law should be had in idols is forbidden.
greater reverence, and his majesty the more feared. 2 And will be revenged on the contemners of mine honor.
19:19 1 He gave authority to Moses by plain words, that the people 20:6 1 So ready is he rather to show mercy than to punish.
might understand him. 20:7 1 Either by swearing falsely or rashly by his Name, or by con
19:22 1 Or, rulers. temning it.
2 Or, break out upon them. 20:8 1 Which is by meditating the spiritual rest, by hearing Gods
19:24 1 Neither dignity nor multitude have authority to pass the word, and resting from worldly travails.
bounds that Gods word prescribeth.
21:13 1 Though a man be killed at unawares, yet it is Gods provi 21:27 1 So God revengeth cruelty in the most least things.
dence that it should so be. 21:28 1 If the beast be punished, much more shall the murderer.
21:14 1 The holiness of the place ought not to defend the murderer. 21:29 1 Or, testified to his.
21:18 1 Either far off him or near. 21:30 1 By the next of the kindred of him that is so slain.
21:19 1 By the civil Justice. 21:32 1 Read Gen. 23:15.
2 Or, losing of his time. 21:34 1 This law forbiddeth not only not to hurt, but to beware lest
21:21 1 By the civil magistrate, but before God he is a murderer. any be hurt.
21:22 1 Of the mother or child. 22:1 1 Either [a] great beast of the herd, or a small beast of the flock.
2 Or, arbiters. 22:2 1 Breaking an house to enter in, or undermining.
21:24 1 The execution of this law only belonged to the magistrate, 22:3 1 Hebrew, when the sun riseth upon him.
Matt. 5:38. 2 He shall be put to death that killeth him.
23:4 1 If we be bound to do good to our enemys beast, much more days after they departed from Egypt.
to our enemy himself, Matt. 5:44. 2 This is the feast of Tabernacles, signifying that they dwelled 40
23:5 1 If God command to help up our enemys ass under his burden, years under the tents or the Tabernacles in wilderness.
will he suffer us to cast down our brethren with heavy burdens? 23:18 1 No leavened bread shall be there in thine house.
23:7 1 Whether thou be magistrate or art commanded by the mag 23:19 1 Meaning, that no fruits should be taken before just time: and
istrate. hereby are bridled all cruel and wanton appetites.
23:8 1 Hebrew, seeing. 23:21 1 I will give him mine authority, and he shall govern you in
23:9 1 For in that that he is a stranger, his heart is sorrowful enough. my name.
23:13 1 Neither by swearing by them nor speaking of them, Ps. 16:4; 23:24 1 God commandeth his not only not to worship idols, but to
Eph. 5:3. destroy them.
23:15 1 That is, Easter, in remembrance that the Angel passed over 23:25 1 That is, all things necessary for this present life.
and spared the Israelites, when he slew the firstborn of the Egyp 23:27 1 I will make them afraid at thy coming and send mine Angel
tians. to destroy them, as Exod. 35:2.
23:16 1 Which is Whitsuntide, in token that the Law was given 50 23:31 1 Called the Sea of Syria.
2 Of Arabia called desert. 24:11 1 He made them not afraid, nor punished them.
3 To wit, Ephraim. 2 That is, rejoiced.
23:33 1 Hebrew, offense or snare. 24:12 1 The second time.
24:1 1 When he called him up to the mountain to give him the Laws, 2 Signifying the hardness of our hearts, except God do write his
beginning at Exod. 20, hitherto. laws therein by his Spirit, Jer. 31:33; Ezek. 11:19; 2 Cor. 3:3; Heb. 8:10
24:3 1 When he had received these laws in mount Sinai. and 10:16.
2 Hebrew, judgments. 3 To wit, the people.
24:4 1 Or, at the foot of the mountain. 24:16 1 Or, him.
24:5 1 For as yet the Priesthood was not given to Levi. 24:17 1 The Lord appeareth like devouring fire to carnal men: but to
24:7 1 Or, the book of the Law. them that he draweth with his Spirit, he is like pleasant Sapphire.
24:8 1 Which blood signifieth that the covenant broken cannot be 25:2 1 After the moral and judicial law he giveth them the ceremo
satisfied without blood shedding. nial law that nothing should be left to mans invention.
24:10 1 As perfectly as their infirmities could behold his majesty. 25:3 1 For the building and use of the Tabernacle.
2 Hebrew, brick work. 25:4 1 Or, yellow.
25:5 1 Which is thought to be a kindle of Cedar, which will not rot. 2 There God appeared mercifully unto them: and this was a figure
25:6 1 Ordained for the Priests. of Christ.
25:8 1 A place both to offer sacrifice, and to hear the Law. 25:22 1 Or, will appoint with thee.
25:11 1 Or, a circle and a border. 25:25 1 Or, an hand broad.
25:12 1 Or, feet. 25:29 1 To set the bread upon.
25:16 1 The stone tables, the rod of Aaron and Manna which were a 25:31 1 It shall not be molten, but beaten out of the lump of gold
testimony of Gods presence. with the hammer.
25:17 1 Or, covering: or propitiatory.
25:39 1 This was the talent weight of the Temple, and weighed 120 sixth should hang over the door of the Tabernacle.
pounds. 26:11 1 Or, hooks.
26:1 1 That is, of most cunning or fine work. 26:12 1 For these curtains were two cubits longer than the curtains
26:4 1 On the side that the curtains might be tied together. of the Tabernacle so that they were wider by a cubit on both sides.
26:5 1 In tying together both the sides. 26:14 1 To be put upon the covering that was made of goats hair.
25:6 1 Or, hooks. 2 This was the third covering of the Tabernacle.
2 Or, partition. 26:19 1 Or, brass pieces, wherein were the mortises for the tenons.
26:7 1 Lest rain and weather should mar it. 26:24 1 The Hebrew word signifieth twins: declaring that they
26:9 1 That is, five on the one side, and five on the other, and the should be so perfect and well joined as was possible.
26:32 1 Some read, heads of the pillars. 27:2 1 Of the same wood and matter not fastened unto it.
26:33 1 Hebrew, Under the hooks: meaning that it should hang 27:3 1 Or, fire pans.
downward from the hooks. 27:4 1 Hebrew, net.
2 Whereinto the high Priest only entered once a year. 27:9 1 This was the first entry into the Tabernacle, where the people
26:35 1 Meaning, in the holy place. abode.
26:36 1 This hanging or veil was between the holy place, and there 27:10 1 They were certain hoops or circles for to beautify the pillar.
where the people were. 27:13 1 Meaning, curtains of fifty cubits.
27:1 1 For the burnt offering. 27:14 1 Of the door of the court.
27:18 1 Hebrew, fifty in fifty. 28:8 1 Which went about his upmost coat.
27:19 1 Or, stakes, wherewith the curtains were fastened to the 28:10 1 As they were in age, so should they be graven in order.
ground. 28:12 1 That Aaron might remember the Israelites to Godward.
27:20 1 Such as cometh from the olive, when it is first pressed or 28:14 1 Of the bosses.
beaten. 28:15 1 It was so called, because the high Priest could not give sen
2 Or, ascend up. tence in judgment without that on his breast.
28:2 1 Whereby his office may be known to be glorious and 28:16 1 The description of the breastplate.
excellent. 28:17 1 Or, Sardius.
28:3 1 Hebrew, wise in heart. 2 Or, Emerald.
2 Which is to separate him from the rest. 28:18 1 Or, Carbuncle.
28:4 1 A short and straight coat without sleeves, put upmost upon 2 Or, Jasper.
his garments to keep them close unto him. 28:20 1 Hebrew, Tarshish.
28:23 1 Which are upmost toward the shoulder. 28:36 1 Holiness appertaineth to the Lord: for he is most holy, and
28:26 1 Which are beneath. nothing unholy may appear before him.
28:29 1 Aaron shall not enter into the holy place in his own name, 28:38 1 Their offerings could not be so perfect, but some fault would
but in the name of all the children of Israel. be therein: which sin the high Priest bare, and pacified God.
28:30 1 Urim signifieth light, and Thummim perfection: declaring 28:41 1 That is, consecrate them, by giving them things to offer and
that the stones of the breastplate were most clear, and of perfect thereby admit them to their office.
beauty: by Urim also is meant knowledge, and Thummim holiness, 28:43 1 Or, of witness.
showing what virtues are required in the Priests. 2 In not hiding their nakedness.
29:3 1 To offer them in sacrifice. 29:21 1 Wherewith the Altar must be sprinkled.
29:5 1 Which was next under the Ephod. 29:22 1 Which is offered for the consecration of the high Priest.
29:9 1 Or, consecrate them. 29:26 1 This sacrifice the Priest did move toward the East, West,
29:10 1 Signifying that the sacrifice was also offered for them, and North, and South.
that they did approve it. 29:27 1 So called because it was not only shaken to and fro, but also
29:14 1 Hebrew, sin, 2 Cor. 5:21. lifted up.
29:18 1 Or, savor of rest, which causeth the wrath of God to cease. 29:28 1 Which were offerings of thanksgiving to God for his
29:20 1 Meaning the soft and nether part of the ear. benefits.
29:33 1 That is, by the sacrifices. 29:46 1 It is I the Lord, that am their God.
29:35 1 Hebrew, fill their hands. 30:1 1 Upon the which the sweet perfume was burnt, verse 34.
29:36 1 To appease Gods wrath that sin may be pardoned. 30:2 1 Of the same wood and matter.
29:40 1 That is, an Omer, read Exod. 16:16. 30:3 1 Or, a circle and border.
2 Which is about a pint. 30:6 1 That is, in the Sanctuary, and not in the holiest of all.
29:42 1 Or, declare myself to you. 30:7 1 Meaning, when he trimmeth them, and refresheth the oil.
29:43 1 Because of my glorious presence. 30:9 1 Otherwise made them this, which is described.
3 Whom I have filled with the Spirit of God, in their generations for an everlasting Covenant.
wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, chapter 32
17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel
and in all 1workmanship: a Ps. 106:19 forever: bfor in six days the Lord made the heaven
4 To find out curious works to work in gold, and b 1 Kings 12:28 and the earth, and in the seventh day 1he ceased and
in silver, and in brass,
c 1 Cor. 10:7
rested.
d Deut. 9:12
5 Also in the art to set stones, and to carve in 18 Thus (when the Lord had made an end of
timber, and to work in all manner of workmanship. communing with Moses upon mount Sinai) che
6 And behold, I have joined him with Aholiab gave him two Tables 1of the Testimony, even tables
the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan, and in of stone, written with the finger of God.
the hearts of all that are 1wise hearted, have I put
wisdom to make all that I have commanded thee:
7 That is, the Tabernacle of the Congregation, 32 4 The Israelites impute their deliverance to
the calf. 14 God is appeased by Moses prayer.
19 Moses breaketh the Tables.
and the Ark of the Testimony, and the Mercy seat
that shall be thereupon, with all instruments of the 1 But when the people saw, that Moses tarried
Tabernacle: long ere he came down from the mountain, the people
8 Also the Table and the instruments thereof, gathered themselves together against Aaron, and said
and the 1pure Candlestick with all his instruments, unto him, Up, 1make us gods to go before us: for of
and the Altar of perfume: this Moses (the man that brought us out of the land
9 Likewise the Altar of burnt offering with all of Egypt) we know not what is become of him.
his instruments, and the Laver with his foot: 2 And Aaron said unto them, 1Pluck off the
10 Also the garments of the ministration, and the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives,
holy garment for Aaron the Priest, and the garments of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them
of his sons, to minister in the Priests office, unto me.
11 And the 1anointing oil, and sweet perfume for 3 Then all the people plucked from 1themselves
the Sanctuary according to all that I have commanded the golden earrings, which were in their ears, and
thee, shall they do. they brought them unto Aaron.
12 Afterward the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 4 aWho received them at their hands, and fashioned
13 Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, it with the graving tool, and made of it a 1molten calf:
and say, 1Notwithstanding keep ye my Sabbaths: then they said, bThese be thy gods, O Israel, which
for it is a sign between me and you in your gen- brought thee out of the land of Egypt.
erations, that ye may know that I the Lord do 5 When Aaron saw that, he made an Altar before
sanctify you. it: and Aaron proclaimed, saying, Tomorrow shall
14 aYe shall therefore keep the 1Sabbath: for it be the holy day of the Lord.
is holy unto you: he that defileth it, shall die the 6 So they rose up the next day in the morning,
death: therefore whosoever worketh therein, the and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace of-
same person shall be even cut off from among his ferings: also cthe people sat them down to eat and
people. drink, and rose up to play.
15 Six days shall men work, but in the seventh 7 Then the Lord said unto Moses, dGo get thee
day is the Sabbath of the holy rest to the Lord: down: for thy people which thou hast brought out
31:2 1 I have chosen and made meet, Exod. 35:30. 31:16 1 Or, Sabbath.
31:3 1 This showeth that handicrafts are the gifts of Gods spirit, and 31:17 1 From creating his creatures, but not from governing and
therefore ought to be esteemed. preserving them.
31:6 1 I have instructed them, and increased their knowledge. 31:18 1 Whereby he declared his will to his people.
31:8 1 So called, because of the cunning and art used therein, or 32:1 1 The root of Idolatry is, when men think that God is not at
because the whole was beaten out of the piece. hand, except they see him carnally.
31:11 1 Which only was to anoint the Priests and the instruments of 32:2 1 Thinking that they would rather forego idolatry, than to resign
the tabernacle, and not to burn. their most precious jewels.
31:13 1 Though I command these works to be done, yet will I not 32:3 1 Such is the rage of idolaters, that they spare no cost to satisfy
that you break my Sabbath days. their wicked desires.
31:14 1 God repeateth this point because the whole keeping of the 32:4 1 They smelled of their leaven of Egypt, where they saw calves,
law standeth in the true use of the Sabbath, which is to cease from oxen and serpents worshipped.
our works, and to obey the will of God.
32:8 1 Whereby we see what necessity we have to pray earnestly to 32:25 1 Both destitute of Gods favor, and an occasion to their ene
God, to keep us in his true obedience, and to send us good guides. mies to speak evil of their God.
32:10 1 God showeth that the prayers of the godly stay his punishment. 32:27 1 This fact did so please God, that he turned the curse of Jacob
32:12 1 Or, blaspheme. against Levi to a blessing, Deut. 33:9.
2 Or, repent. 32:29 1 In revenging Gods glory we must have no respect to person,
32:13 1 That is, thy promise made to Abraham. but put off all carnal affection.
32:16 1 All these repetitions show how excellent a thing they 32:32 1 So much he esteemed the glory of God, that he preferred it
defrauded themselves of by their idolatry. even to his own salvation.
32:20 1 Partly to despite them of their idolatry, and partly that they 32:33 1 I will make it known that he was never predestinated in mine
should have none occasion to remember it afterward. eternal counsel to life everlasting.
32:35 1 This declareth how grievous a sin idolatry is, seeing that at 33:14 1 Hebrew, face.
Moses prayer God would not fully remit it. 2 Signifying that the Israelites should excel through Gods favor all
33:1 1 The land of Canaan was compassed with hills: so they that other people, verse 16.
entered into it, must pass up by the hills. 33:18 1 Thy face, thy substance, and thy majesty.
33:5 1 That either I may show mercy, if thou repent, or else punish 33:19 1 My mercy and fatherly care.
thy rebellion. 2 Read Exod. 34:6,7.
33:7 1 That is, the Tabernacle of the Congregation: so called, because 3 For finding nothing in man that can deserve mercy, he will freely
the people resorted thither, when they should be instructed of the save his.
Lords will. 33:20 1 For Moses saw not his face in full majesty, but as mans weak
33:11 1 Most plainly and familiarly of all others, Num. 12:7,8; Deut. ness could bear.
34:10. 33:21 1 In mount Horeb.
33:12 1 I care for thee and will preserve thee in this thy vocation.
34
e Exod. 20:5
1 The Tables are renewed. 6 The description of f 1 Cor. 8:10
Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and
God. 12 All fellowship with idolaters is forbid- g Exod. 23:32
the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
den. 18 The feasts. 28 Moses is 40 days in the mount. Deut. 7:2,3 12 dTake heed to thyself, that thou make no compact
30 His face shineth, and he covereth it with a veil. h 1 Kings 11:2
with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest,
i Exod. 23:15
1 And the Lord said unto Moses, aHew thee j Exod. 13:4
lest they be the cause of 1ruin among you:
two Tables of stone, like unto the first, and I will k Exod. 13:2 13 But ye shall overthrow their altars, and break
write upon the Tables the words that were in the Exod. 22:29 their images in pieces, and cut down their 1groves,
Ezek. 44:30
first Tables, which thou brakest in pieces. l Exod. 23:25
14 (For thou shalt bow down to none other
2 And be ready in the morning, that thou mayest m Exod. 23:12 god, because the Lord, whose Name is eJealous, is
come up early unto the mount of Sinai, and 1wait n Exod. 23:15 a jealous God.)
there for me in the top of the mount. o Deut. 16:16
15 Lest thou make a fcompact with the inhabitants
Exod. 23:14,17
3 But let no man come up with thee, neither let of the land, and when they go a whoring after their
any man be seen throughout all the mount; neither gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, some man call
let the sheep nor cattle feed 1before this mount. thee, and thou geat of his sacrifice.
4 Then Moses hewed 1two Tables of stone like 16 And lest thou take of their hdaughters unto thy
unto the first, and rose up early in the morning, and sons, and their daughters go a whoring after their gods,
went up unto the mount of Sinai, as the Lord had and make thy sons go a whoring after their gods.
commanded him, and took in his hand two Tables 17 Thou shalt make thee no gods of 1metal.
of stone. 18 The feast of iunleavened bread shalt thou keep:
5 And the Lord descended in the cloud, and seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread, as I com-
stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of manded thee, in the time of the jmonth of Abib: for
the Lord. in the month of Abib thou camest out of Egypt.
6 So the Lord passed before his face, and 1cried, The 19 kEvery male that first openeth the womb, shall
Lord, the Lord, strong, merciful, and gracious, slow be mine: also all the firstborn of thy flock shall be
to anger, and abundant in goodness and truth. reckoned mine, both of beeves and sheep.
7 Reserving mercy for thousands, forgiving iniq- 20 But the first of the ass thou shalt buy out with
uity, and transgression and sin, and not 1making the a lamb: and if thou redeem him not, then thou shalt
wicked innocent, bvisiting the iniquity of the fathers break his neck: all the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou
upon the children, and upon childrens children, unto redeem, and none shall appear before me l,1empty.
the third and fourth generation. 21 m Six days shalt thou work, and in the seventh
8 Then Moses made haste and bowed himself day thou shalt rest: both in earing time, and in the
to the earth, and worshipped, harvest thou shalt rest.
9 And said, O Lord, I pray thee, If I have found 22 nThou shalt also observe the feast of weeks
grace in thy sight, that the Lord would now go with in the time of the firstfruits, of wheat harvest, and
us (1for it is a stiff-necked people) and pardon our the feast of gathering fruits in 1the end of the year.
iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheri- 23 oThrice in a year shall all your men children
tance. appear before the Lord Jehovah God of Israel.
10 And he answered, Behold, cI will make a 24 For I will cast out the nations before thee and
covenant before all thy people, and will do marvels, enlarge thy coasts, so that no man shall 1desire thy
such as have not been done in all the world, neither land, when thou shalt come up to appear before the
3:23 1 So much of my glory as in this mortal life thou art able to 34:12 1 If thou follow their wickedness, and pollute thyself with their
see. idolatry.
34:2 1 Hebrew, stand to me. 34:13 1 Which pleasant places they chose for their idols.
34:3 1 Or, about. 34:17 1 As gold, silver, brass, or anything that is molten: And herein is
34:4 1 Or, polished. condemned all manner of idols, whatsoever they be made of.
34:6 1 This ought to be referred to the Lord, and not to Moses pro 34:20 1 Without offering something.
claiming: as Exod. 33:19. 34:22 1 Which was in September, when the sun declined which in
34:7 1 Hebrew, not making innocent. the count of political things they called the end of the year.
34:9 1 Seeing the people are thus of nature, the rulers have need to 34:24 1 God promiseth to defend them and theirs, which obey his
call upon God that he would always be present with his Spirit. commandment.
34:26 1 Read Exod. 23:1; Deut. 14:21. 35:2 1 Wherein ye shall rest from all bodily work.
34:28 1 This miracle was to confirm the authority of the law, and 35:10 1 Read Exod. 28:3.
ought no more to be followed than other miracles. 35:12 1 Which hanged before the Mercy seat that it could not be
2 Or, words. seen.
34:30 1 Read 2 Cor. 3:7. 35:19 1 Such as appertain to the service of the Tabernacle.
34:34 1 Which was in the Tabernacle of the congregation. 35:21 1 Hebrew, lifted him up.
c Exod. 27:8
feet thereof. Laver. 9 The Court. 24 The sum of that the
14 Against the border were the rings, as places for people offered.
the bars to bear the Table. 1 Also he made the altar of the burnt offering
15 And he made the bars of Shittim wood, and of aShittim wood: five cubits was the length thereof,
covered them with gold to bear the Table. and five cubits the breadth thereof: it was square and
16 cAlso he made the instruments for the Table three cubits high.
of pure gold: dishes for it, and incense cups for it, 2 And he made unto it horns in the four corners
and goblets for it, and coverings for it, wherewith it thereof: the horns thereof were of the same, and he
should be covered. overlaid it with brass.
17 Likewise he made the Candlestick of pure 3 Also he made all the instruments of the altar:
gold: of work beaten out with the hammer made he the 1ashpans, and the besoms and the basins, the
the Candlestick: and his shaft, and his branch, his fleshhooks, and the bcensers: all the instruments
bowls, his knops, and his flowers were of one piece. thereof made he of brass.
18 And six branches came out of the sides thereof: 4 Moreover, he made a brazen grate wrought like
three branches of the Candlestick out of the one side a net to the Altar, under the compass of it beneath
of it, and three branches of the Candlestick out of in the 1midst of it.
the other side of it. 5 And cast four rings of brass for the four ends
19 In one branch three bowls made like almonds, of the grate to put bars in.
a knop and a flower: and in another branch three 6 And he made the bars of Shittim wood, and
bowls made like almonds, a knop and a flower: and covered them with brass.
so throughout the six branches that proceeded out 7 The which bars he put into the rings on the
of the Candlestick. sides of the altar to bear it withal, and made it chol-
20 And upon the Candlestick were four bowls after low within the boards.
the fashion of almonds, the knops thereof and the 8 Also he made the laver of brass, and the
flowers thereof. foot of it of brass of the 1glasses of the women that
21 That is, under every two branches a knop made did assemble and came together at the door of the
thereof, and a knop under the second branch thereof, Tabernacle of the Congregation.
and a knop under the third branch thereof, according 9 Finally, he made the court on the South side
to the six branches coming out of it. full South: the hangings of the court were of fine
22 Their knops and their branches were of the twined linen, having an hundred cubits.
same: it was all one dbeaten work of pure gold. 10 Their pillars were twenty, and their brazen
23 And he made for it seven lamps with the snuff- sockets twenty: the hooks of the pillars and their
ers, and snuffdishes thereof of pure gold. fillets were of silver.
24 Of a 1talent of pure gold made he it with all 11 And on the North side the hangings were an
the instruments thereof. hundred cubits: their pillars twenty, and their sockets
25 Furthermore he made the eperfume altar of of brass twenty, the hooks of the pillars, and their
Shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the fillets of silver.
breadth of it a cubit (it was square) and two cubits 12 On the west side also were hangings of fifty
high, and the horns thereof were of the same. cubits, their ten pillars with their ten sockets: the
26 And he covered it with pure gold, both the top hooks of the pillars, and their fillets of silver.
and the sides thereof round about, and the horns of 13 And toward the East side, full East were hang-
it, and made unto it a crown of gold round about. ings of fifty cubits.
27 And he made two rings of gold for it, under the 14 The hangings of the one side were fifteen cubits,
crown thereof in the two corners of the two sides their three pillars, and their three sockets:
38:18 1 Hebrew, over against. 38:29 1 Read the weight of a talent, Exod. 25:39.
38:21 1 That the Levites might have the charge thereof, and minister 39:1 1 As coverings for the Ark, the Candlestick, the Altars and such like.
in the same, as did Eleazar and Ithamar, Num. 3:4. 39:6 1 That is, of very fine and curious workmanship.
38:23 1 Or, a graver, or carpenter, Exod. 36:4. 39:12 1 Or, a ligure, which stone authors write that it cometh of the
36:26 1 Or, half a shekel. urine of the beast called Lynx.
39:14 1 That is, every tribe had his name written on a stone. 39:37 1 Or, which Aaron dressed and refreshed with oil every morn
39:22 1 Which was next under the Ephod. ing, Exod. 30:7.
39:23 1 Where he should put through his head. 39:42 1 Signifying that in Gods matters man may neither add, nor
39:34 1 So called, because it hanged before the mercy seat and cov diminish.
ered it from sight, Exod. 35:12. 39:43 1 Praised God for the peoples diligence, and prayed for them.
40 The Tabernacle with the appertinences is reared chapter 40 day of the first month in 1the second year.
up. 34 The glory of the Lord appeareth in the
cloud covering the Tabernacle.
a Num. 7:1
b Exod. 35:12
18 Then Moses reared up the Tabernacle and
c
fastened his sockets, and set up the boards thereof,
Num. 9:15
1 Then the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 1 Kings 8:20 and put in the bars of it, and reared up his pillars.
2 In the 1first day of the first month in the very first 19 And he spread the covering over the Tabernacle,
of the same month shalt thou set up the Tabernacle, and put the covering of that covering on high above
called the Tabernacle of the Congregation: it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.
3 And thou shalt put therein the Ark of the 20 And he took and put the 1Testimony in the
Testimony, and cover the Ark with the veil. Ark, and put the bars in the rings of the Ark, and
4 Also thou shalt bring in the 1Table, and set it set the Mercy seat on high upon the Ark.
in order as it doth require: thou shalt also bring in 21 He brought also the Ark into the Tabernacle,
the Candlestick, and light his lamps. and hanged up the bcovering veil, and covered the
5 And thou shalt set the incense Altar 1of gold Ark of the Testimony, as the Lord had commanded
before the Ark of the Testimony; and put the 2hang- Moses.
ing at the door of the Tabernacle. 22 Furthermore he put the Table in the Taber-
6 Moreover, thou shalt set the burnt offering nacle of the Congregation in the North side of the
Altar before the door of the Tabernacle, called the Tabernacle, without the veil,
Tabernacle of the Congregation. 23 And set the bread in order before the Lord, as
7 And thou shalt set the Laver between the the Lord had commanded Moses.
Tabernacle of the Congregation and the Altar, and 24 Also he put the Candlestick in the Tabernacle
put water therein. of the Congregation, over against the Table toward
8 Then thou shalt appoint the court round about, the South side of the Tabernacle.
and hang up the hanging at the court gate. 25 And he 1lighted the lamps before the Lord, as
9 After, thou shalt take the anointing oil, and the Lord had commanded Moses.
anoint the Tabernacle, and all that is therein, and 26 Moreover, he set the golden Altar in the
hallow it with all the instruments thereof, that it Tabernacle of the Congregation before the veil,
may be holy. 27 And burnt sweet incense thereon, as the Lord
10 And thou shalt anoint the Altar of the burnt had commanded Moses.
offering, and all his instruments, and shalt sanctify 28 Also he hanged up the veil at the 1door of
the Altar, that it may be an altar most holy. the Tabernacle.
11 Also thou shalt anoint the Laver, and his foot, 29 After, he set the burnt offering Altar without
and shalt sanctify it. the door of the Tabernacle, called the Tabernacle of
12 Then thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the Congregation, and offered the burnt offering and
the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation, and the sacrifice thereon, as the Lord had commanded
wash them with water. Moses.
13 And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy gar- 30 Likewise he set the Laver between the
ments, and shalt anoint him, and sanctify him, that Tabernacle of the Congregation and the Altar, and
he may minister unto me in the Priests office. poured water therein to wash with.
14 Thou shalt also bring his sons and clothe them 31 So Moses and Aaron, and his sons washed
with garments. their hands and their feet thereat.
15 And shalt anoint them as thou didst anoint 32 When they went into the Tabernacle of the
their father, that they may minister unto me in the Congregation, and when they approached to the
Priests office: for their anointing shall be a sign, Altar, they washed, as the Lord had commanded
that the Priesthood 1shall be everlasting unto them Moses.
throughout their generations. 33 Finally, he reared up the court round about the
16 So Moses did according to all that the Lord Tabernacle and the Altar, and hanged up the veil at
had commanded him; so did he. the court gate: so Moses finished the work.
17 aThus was the Tabernacle reared up the first 34 cThen the cloud covered the Tabernacle of
40:2 1 After that Moses had been 40 days, and 40 nights in the 2 This hanging or veil was between the Sanctuary and the court.
mount, that is, from the beginning of August to the tenth of Septem 40:15 1 Till both the Priesthood and the ceremonies should end,
ber, he came down, and caused this work to be done: which being which was at Christs coming.
finished, was set up in Abib, which month containeth half March and 40:17 1 After they came out of Egypt, Num. 7:1.
half April. 40:20 1 That is, the Tables of the law, Exod. 31:18 and 34:29.
40:4 1 Read Exod. 26:35. 40:25 1 Or, set up.
40:5 1 That is, the altar of perfume, or to burn incense on. 40:28 1 Between the Sanctuary and the court.
40:38 1 Thus the presence of God preserved and guided them night and day, till they came to the land promised.
Title 1 Because in this book is chiefly entreated of the Levites, and of 1:9 1 Or a savor of rest, which pacifieth the anger of the Lord.
things pertaining to their office. 1:11 1 Read verse 5.
1:1 1 Hereby Moses declareth that he taught nothing to the people 2 Before the altar of the Lord.
but that which he received of God. 1:12 1 Hebrew, into his pieces.
1:2 1 So they could offer of none other sort, but of those which were 2 Or, fat.
commanded. 1:15 1 The Hebrew word signifieth to pinch off with the nail.
1:3 1 Meaning, within the court of the Tabernacle. 2 Or, strained or pressed.
1:4 1 Hebrew, to him. 1:16 1 On the side of the court gate in the pans which stood with
1:5 1 The Priest or Levite. ashes, Exod. 17:3.
2 Of the burnt offering, Exod. 27:1. 2:1 1 Because the burnt offering could not be without the meat
1:8 1 Or, the body of the . . ., or the fat. offering.
3:13 1 Meaning, at the north side of the Altar, Lev. 1:1. 4:6 1 Which was between the Holiest of all, and the Sanctuary.
3:17 1 By eating fat, was meant to be carnal, and by blood eating, 4:7 1 Which was in the court: meaning by the Tabernacle
was signified cruelty. the Sanctuary: and in the end of this verse it is taken for the
4:2 1 Hebrew, a soul. court.
2 That is, of negligence or ignorance, specially in the ceremonial 4:13 1 The multitude excuseth not the sin, but if all have sinned, they
law: for otherwise the punishment for crime [is] appointed according must all be punished.
to the transgression, Num. 15:22. 4:15 1 For all the people could not lay on their hands: therefore it
4:3 1 Meaning, the high Priest. was sufficient that the Ancients of the people did it in the name of
4:4 1 Hereby confessing that he deserved the same punishment all the Congregation.
which the beast suffered. 2 Or, the Priest.
5:7 1 Hebrew, if his hand cannot touch, meaning for his poverty. 2 By the estimation of the Priest, Lev. 27:12.
5:9 1 Or, poured. 5:17 1 That is, afterward remembereth that he hath sinned when his
5:10 1 Or, according to the Law. conscience doth accuse him.
2 Or, declare him to be purged of that sin. 5:18 1 Else if his sin against God come of malice, he must die, Num. 15:30.
5:11 1 Which was about a pottle. 6:2 1 To bestow, and occupy for the use of him that gave it.
2 As in the meat offering, Lev. 2:1. 2 By any guile, or unlawful means.
5:15 1 As touching the firstfruits or tithes, due to the Priests and 6:3 1 Wherein he cannot but sin: or, wherein a man accustometh to
Levites. sin by perjury or such like thing.
6:9 1 That is, the ceremonies which ought to be observed therein. 6:27 1 Meaning, the garment of the Priest.
6:10 1 Upon his secret parts, Exod. 28:43. 6:28 1 Which was in the laver, Exod. 30:18.
2 In the ash pans appointed for that use. 6:30 1 Out of the camp, Lev. 4:12.
6:17 1 Or, kneaded with leaven and after baked. 7:1 1 Which is for the smaller sins, and such as are committed by
6:20 1 So oft as the high Priest shall be elected and anointed. ignorance.
6:21 1 Or, fried. 7:2 1 At the court gate.
6:22 1 His son that shall succeed him. 7:3 1 The high Priest.
7:7 1 The same ceremonies, notwithstanding that this word trespass 7:18 1 The sin wherefore he offered shall remain.
signifieth less than sin. 7:19 1 After it be sacrificed.
2 Meaning, the rest which is left and not burnt. 2 Of the peace offering that is clean.
7:10 1 Because it had no oil nor liquor. 7:30 1 And should not send it by another.
7:12 1 Peace offerings contain a confession and thanksgiving for a 7:35 1 That is, his privilege, reward and portion.
benefit received, and also a vow, and free offering to receive a benefit. 7:37 1 Which sacrifice was offered when the Priests were consecrated,
7:16 1 If he makes a vow to offer: for else the flesh of the peace offer Exod. 29:22.
ings must be eaten the same day.
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12 The anointing of Aaron, and his sons, with the sacrifice g Exod. 29:31
17 But the bullock and his 1hide, and his flesh,
concerning the same. h Exod. 29:24 and his dung, he burnt with fire without the host
1 Afterward the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, i Exod. 29:26 as the Lord had commanded Moses.
2 aTake Aaron and his sons with him, and the 18 Also he brought the ram for the burnt offer-
garments, and the banointing oil, and a bullock ing, and Aaron and his sons put their hands upon
for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of the head of the ram.
unleavened bread, 19 So Moses killed it, and sprinkled the blood
3 And assemble all the company at the door of upon the altar round about,
the Tabernacle of the Congregation. 20 And Moses cut the ram in pieces, and burnt
4 So Moses did as the Lord had commanded the head with the pieces, and the fat,
him, and the company was assembled at the door 21 And washed the inwards and the legs in water:
of the Tabernacle of the Congregation. so Moses burnt the ram every whit upon the Altar:
5 Then Moses said unto the company, cThis is for it was a burnt offering for a sweet savor, which
the thing which the Lord hath commanded to do. was made by fire unto the Lord, as the Lord had
6 And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and commanded Moses.
washed them with water, 22 gAfter, he brought the other ram, the ram
7 And put upon him the coat, and girded him of consecrations, and Aaron and his sons laid their
with a girdle, and clothed him with the robe, and hands upon the head of the ram,
put the Ephod on him, which he girded with the 23 Which Moses 1slew, and took of the blood of
broidered girdle of the Ephod, and bound it unto it, and put it upon the lap of Aarons right ear, and
him therewith. upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the
8 And he put the breastplate thereon, and put great toe of his right foot.
in the breastplate dthe Urim and the Thummim. 24 Then Moses brought Aarons sons, and put of
9 Also he put the miter upon his head, and put the blood on the lap of their right ears, and upon
upon the miter on the forefront the golden plate, the thumbs of their right hands, and upon the great
and the 1holy crown, as the Lord hath commanded toes of their right feet, and Moses sprinkled the rest
Moses. of the blood upon the Altar round about.
10 (Now Moses had taken the anointing oil, and 25 And he took the fat and the rump, and all the
anointed the 1Tabernacle, and all that was therein, fat that was upon the inwards, and the caul of the
and sanctified them, liver, and the two kidneys with their fat, and the
11 And sprinkled thereof upon the altar seven right shoulder.
times, and anointed the altar and all his instruments, 26 Also he took of the basket of the unleavened
and the laver, and his foot, to sanctify them.) cake, and a cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, and
12 eAnd he poured of the anointing oil upon put them on the fat, and upon the right shoulder.
Aarons head, and anointed him to sanctify him. 27 So he put hall in Aarons hands, and in his sons
13 After, Moses brought Aarons sons, and put hands, and shook it to and fro before the Lord.
coats upon them, and girded them with girdles, 28 After, Moses took them out of their hands,
and put bonnets upon their heads, as the Lord had and burnt them upon the altar for a burnt offering:
commanded Moses. for these were consecrations for a sweet savor, which
14 f Then he brought the bullock for the sin offer- were made by fire unto the Lord.
ing, and Aaron and his sons put their hands upon 29 Likewise Moses took the breast of the ram of
the head of the bullock for the sin offering. consecrations, and shook it to and fro before the
15 And Moses slew him, and took the blood, which Lord: for it was Moses iportion as the Lord had
he put upon the horn of the 1Altar round about with commanded Moses.
8:9 1 So called, because this superscription, Holiness to the Lord, was 8:17 1 In other burnt offerings, which are not of consecration, or
graven in it. offering for himself, the Priest hath the skin, Lev. 7:8.
8:10 1 That is, the Holiest of all, the Sanctuary and the court. 8:23 1 Moses did this because that the Priests were not yet estab
8:15 1 Of the burnt offering. lished in their office.
2 To offer for the sins of the people.
8:31 1 At the door of the court. ing, the peace offerings, and the meat offering.
8:33 1 Hebrew, fill your hands. 9:5 1 Before the Altar where his glory appeared.
8:34 1 Or, as I have done. 9:7 1 Read for the understanding of this peace, Heb. 4:5 and 7:27.
8:36 1 By commission given to Moses. 9:10 1 That is, he laid them in order, and so they were burnt when
9:1 1 After their consecration: for the seven days before, the Priests the Lord sent down fire.
were consecrated. 9:14 1 All this must be understood of the preparation of the sacri
9:2 1 Aaron entereth into the possession of the Priesthood: and fices which were burnt after, verse 24.
offereth the four principal sacrifices, the burnt offering, the sin offer 9:21 1 Of the bullock and the ram.
9:22 1 Because the altar was near the Sanctuary, which was the 2 In destroying Nadab and Abihu the chief, and menacing the rest,
upper end, therefore he is said to come down. except they repent.
9:23 1 Or prayed for the people. 10:9 1 Or, drink that maketh drunk.
9:24 1 Or, gave a shout for joy. 10:11 1 Or, commission.
10:1 1 Not taken of the altar, which was sent from heaven, and 10:14 1 Or, where is no uncleanness.
endured till the captivity of Babylon. 2 For the breast and shoulders of the peace offerings might be
10:3 1 I will punish them that serve me otherwise than I have com brought to their families, so that their daughters might eat of them,
manded, not sparing the chief, that the people may fear and praise as also of the offerings of firstfruits, the firstborn, and the Easter lamb,
my judgments. Read Lev. 22:12,13.
10:4 1 Or, cousins. 3 Or, right or portion.
10:6 1 As though ye lamented for them, preferring your carnal affec 10:16 1 And not consumed as Nadab and Abihu.
tion to Gods just judgment, Lev. 19:18; Deut. 14:1. 10:19 1 That is, Nadab and Abihu.
10:20 1 Moses bare with his infirmity, considering his great sorrow, 2 As they which come of generation.
but doth not leave an example to forgive them that maliciously 11:13 1 Or, gryphon, as it is in the Greek.
transgress the commandment of God. 11:16 1 Or, cuckoo.
11:2 1 Or, whereof ye may eat. 11:18 1 Or, porphyrio.
11:3 1 He noteth four sorts of beasts, some chew the cud only, and 11:21 1 Or, have no bowings on their feet.
some have only the foot cleft: others neither chew the cud, nor have 11:22 1 These were certain kinds of grasshoppers, which are not
the hoof cleft: the fourth both chew the cud and have the hoof now properly known.
divided, which may be eaten. 11:25 1 Out of the camp.
11:8 1 God would that hereby for a time they should be discerned as 11:26 1 Or, hath not his foot cloven in two.
his people from the Gentiles. 11:29 1 The green frog that sitteth on the bushes.
11:10 1 As little fish engendered of the slime. 2 Or, crocodile.
13:3 1 That is, shrunken in, and be lower than the rest of the skin. of scurvy, which hath not the flesh raw as the leprosy.
2 Hebrew, shall pollute him. 13:15 1 That is, declareth that the flesh is not found, but is in danger
13:5 1 Hebrew, in his eyes. to be leprous.
13:6 1 As having the skin drawn together, or blackish. 13:18 1 Or, impostume.
2 Hebrew, shall cleanse him. 13:20 1 None were exempted, but if the Priest pronounced him
13:8 1 Or, be spread abroad. unclean, he was put out from among the people: as appeareth by
2 As touching his bodily disease: for his disease was not imputed to Mary the prophetess, Num. 12:14, and by king Uzziah, 2 Chron. 26:20.
him for sin before God, though it were the punishment of sin. 13:24 1 If he have a white spot in the place where the burning was,
13:12 1 Or, bud. and was after healed.
13:13 1 For it is not that contagious leprosy that infecteth, but a kind 13:28 1 Or, swelling.
13:30 1 Which was not wont to be there, or else smaller than in any 2 Either in token of mourning, or for fear of infecting others.
other part of the body. 13:49 1 Whether it be garment, vessel, or instrument.
13:36 1 He shall not care whether the yellow hair be there or no. 13:53 1 But abide still in one place, as verse 37.
13:41 1 By sickness, or any other inconvenience. 13:55 1 But remain as it did before.
13:45 1 In sign of sorrow and lamentation. 2 Or, whether it be in any bare place before, or behind.
13:58 1 To the intent he might be sure that the leprosy was departed, 14:10 1 Which hath no imperfection in any member.
and that all occasion of infection might be taken away. 2 This measure in Hebrew, is called Log, and contained six eggs
14:2 1 Or, the ceremony which shall be used in his purgation. in measure.
14:4 1 Or, little birds. 14:16 1 Hebrew, the finger of his right hand.
2 Of birds which were permitted to be eaten. 14:17 1 Hebrew, upon the blood of the trespass offering.
14:5 1 Running water, or of the fountains. 14:21 1 Hebrew, his hand cannot take it.
14:7 1 Signifying, that he that was made clean, was set at liberty, and 2 Which is an Omer, read Exod. 16:16.
restored to the company of others. 14:24 1 Or, shall offer them as the offering that is shaken to and fro.
14:26 1 Hebrew, into the palm of the Priests left hand. 14:40 1 Or, polluted.
14:28 1 Or, where the blood of the trespass offering was put, as verse 17. 14:41 1 Where carrions were cast, and other filth, that the people
14:30 1 Whether of them he can get. might not be therewith infected.
14:31 1 Or, besides the meat offering. 14:45 1 That is, he shall command it to be pulled down, as verse 40.
14:32 1 This order is appointed for the poor man. 2 Or, dust.
14:34 1 This declareth that no plague nor punishment cometh to 14:49 1 It seemeth that this was a lace or string to bind the hyssop to
man without Gods providence and his sending. the wood, and so was made a sprinkle: the Apostle to the Hebrews
14:37 1 Or, blackness, or hollow streaks. calleth it scarlet wool, Heb. 9:19.
14:53 1 Hebrew, city. 15:13 1 That is, be restored to his old state, and be healed thereof.
2 Hebrew, on the face of the field. 15:16 1 Meaning, all his body.
14:56 1 Or, rising. 15:19 1 Or, secret part.
14:57 1 Hebrew, in the day of the unclean, and in the day of the clean. 15:20 1 That is, when she hath her flowers, whereby she is separate
15:2 1 Whose seed either in sleeping, or else of weakness of nature from her husband, from the Tabernacle and from touching of any
issueth at his secret part. holy thing.
15:3 1 Of the thing wherefore he shall be unclean. 15:24 1 If any of her uncleanness did only touch him in the bed: for
15:8 1 Of whom the unclean man did spit. else the man that companied with such a woman, should die, Lev.
15:9 1 The word signifieth everything whereon a man rideth. 20:18.
16 2 The Priest might not at all times come into the most
holy place. 8 The scapegoat. 14 The purging of
the Sanctuary. 17 The cleansing of the Tabernacle. 21 The
of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within
the 1veil,
13 And shall put the incense upon the fire before
Priest confesseth the sins of the people. 29 The feast of the Lord, that the 1cloud of the incense may cover
cleansing sins.
the Mercy seat that is upon 2the Testimony: so he
1 Furthermore the Lord spake unto aMoses, after shall not die.
the death of the two sons of Aaron, when they came 14 And he shall dtake of the blood of the bullock,
to offer before the Lord, and died: e
and sprinkle it with his finger upon the Mercy seat
2 And the Lord said unto Moses, Speak unto 1
Eastward: and before the Mercy seat shall he sprinkle
16:16 1 Placed among them which are unclean. 2 Meaning, by abstinence and fasting, Num. 25:7.
16:18 1 Whereupon the sweet incense and perfume was offered. 16:31 1 Or a rest which ye shall keep most diligently.
16:21 1 Herein this goat is a true figure of Jesus Christ, who beareth 16:32 1 Whom the Priest shall anoint by Gods commandment to
the sins of the people, Isa. 53:9. succeed in his fathers room.
16:22 1 Hebrew, the land of separations. 17:2 1 Lest they should practice that idolatry, which they had learned
16:24 1 In the court where was the Laver, Exod. 30:18. among the Egyptians.
16:29 1 Which was Tishri, and answereth to part of September, and 17:3 1 To make a sacrifice of offering thereof.
part of October. 17:4 1 I do as much abhor it as though he had killed a man, as Isa. 66:3.
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c Lev. 20:19
6 Then the Priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the Lev. 20:20
3 The Israelites ought not to follow the manners of
Altar of the Lord before the door of the Tabernacle the Egyptians and Canaanites. 6 The marriages
of the Congregation, and burn the fat for a asweet that are unlawful.
savor unto the Lord. 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
7 And they shall no more offer their offerings 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto
unto 1devils, after whom they have gone a 2whoring: them, I am the Lord your God.
this shall be an ordinance forever unto them in their 3 After the 1doings of the land of Egypt, wherein
generations. ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the manner of
8 Also thou shalt say unto them, Whosoever the land of Canaan, whither I will bring you, shall
he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which ye not do, neither walk in their ordinances.
sojourn among them, that offereth a burnt offering 4 But do after my judgments, and keep mine or-
or sacrifice, dinances, to walk therein: I am the Lord your God.
9 And bringeth it not unto the door of the Tab- 5 Ye shall keep therefore my statutes, and my
ernacle of the Congregation to offer it unto the Lord, judgments, awhich if a man do, he shall then live in
even that man shall be cut off from his people. them: 1I am the Lord.
10 Likewise whosoever he be of the house of 6 None shall come near to any of the kindred
Israel: or of the strangers that sojourn among them, of his flesh to 1uncover her shame: I am the Lord.
that eateth any blood, I will even set 1my face against 7 Thou shalt not uncover the shame of thy father,
that person that eateth blood, and will cut him off nor the shame of thy mother, for she is thy mother,
from among his people. thou shalt not discover her shame.
11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and 8 bThe shame of thy fathers 1wife shalt thou not
I have given it unto you to offer upon the altar, to discover: for it is thy fathers shame.
make an atonement for your souls: for this blood 9 Thou shalt not discover the shame of thy
shall make an atonement for the soul. 1
sister, the daughter of thy father, or the daughter
12 Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, of thy mother, whether she be born at home or born
None of you shall eat blood: neither the stranger without: thou shalt not discover their shame.
that sojourneth among you, shall eat blood. 10 The shame of thy sons daughter, or of thy
13 Moreover whosoever he be of the children of daughters daughter, thou shalt not, I say, uncover
Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among them, their shame: for it is thy 1shame.
which by hunting taketh any beast or fowl that may 11 The shame of thy fathers wifes daughter, be-
be 1eaten, he shall pour out the blood thereof, and gotten of thy father (for she is thy sister) thou shalt
cover it with dust: not, I say, discover her shame.
14 For the life of all flesh is his blood, it is joined 12 cThou shalt not uncover the 1shame of thy
with his life: therefore I said unto the children of fathers sister: for she is thy fathers kinswoman.
Israel, bYe shall eat the blood of no 1flesh: for the life 13 Thou shalt not discover the shame of thy mothers
of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it, sister: for she is thy mothers kinswoman.
shall be cut off. 14 Thou shalt not uncover the shame of thy 1fathers
17:5 1 Wheresoever they were moved with foolish devotion to 17:16 1 Or, himself.
offer it. 2 Or, the punishment of his sin.
17:7 1 Meaning, whatsoever is not the true God, 1 Cor. 10:10; Ps. 18:3 1 Ye shall preserve yourselves from these abominations follow
95:5. ing, which the Egyptians and Canaanites use.
2 For idolatry is spiritual whoredom, because faith toward God is 18:5 1 And therefore ye ought to serve me alone, as my people.
broken. 18:6 1 That is, to lie with her, though it be under title of marriage.
17:10 1 I will declare my wrath by taking vengeance on him, as Lev. 18:8 1 Which is thy stepmother.
20:3. 18:9 1 Either by father or mother, born in marriage or otherwise.
17:13 1 Which the law permitteth to be eaten, because it is clean. 18:10 1 They are her children whose shame thou hast uncovered.
17:14 1 Or, living creature. 18:12 1 Or, secrets.
17:15 1 Or, counted clean. 18:14 1 Which thine uncle doth discover.
2 Hebrew, thy fathers brothers wife. 2 Kings 23:5; Hos. 10:5; Zeph. 1:4.
18:16 1 Because the idolaters, among whom Gods people had 18:23 1 Or, confusion.
dwelt and should dwell, were given to these horrible incests, God 18:25 1 I will punish the land where such incestuous marriages and
chargeth his to beware of the same. pollutions are suffered.
18:18 1 By seeing thine affliction more bent to her sister than to her. 2 He compareth the wicked to evil humors and surfeiting, which
18:19 1 Or while she hath her flowers. corrupt the stomach, and oppress nature, and therefore must be cast
18:21 1 Hebrew, of thy seed. out by vomit.
2 Or, to make them pass. 18:28 1 Both for their wicked marriages, unnatural copulations, idol
3 Which was an idol of the Ammonites, unto whom they burned atry or spiritual whoredom with Molech and such like abominations.
and sacrificed their children, 2 Kings 23:10. This seemed to be the 18:29 1 Either by the civil sword or by some plague that God will
chief and principal of all idols: and as the Jews write, was of a great send upon such.
stature, and hollow within, having seven places or chambers within 19:2 1 That is, void of all pollution, idolatry, and superstition both of
him: one was to receive meal that was offered: another turtle doves: soul and body.
the third, a sheep: the fourth, a ram: the fifth a calf: the sixth an ox: 19:5 1 Of your own accord.
the seventh a child. This idols face was like a calf: his hands were 19:7 1 To wit, of God.
ever stretched out to receive gifts: his priests were called Chemarim, 19:9 1 Or, gatherings and leavings.
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Lord, concerning his sin which he hath done, and 2 They that give of their seed to Molech, must
pardon shall be given him for his sin which he hath die. 6 They that have recourse to sorcerers. 10 The
committed. man that committeth adultery, 11 incest, or fornication with the
23 Also when ye shall come into the land, and kindred or affinity. 24 Israel a peculiar people to the Lord.
19:11 1 In that which is committed to your credit. 2 To measure lucky or unlucky days.
19:13 1 Or, oppress him by violence. 19:27 1 As did the Gentiles in sign of mourning.
19:16 1 As a slanderer, backbiter, or quarrel picker. 2 Or, cut, or tear.
2 By consenting to his death, or conspiring with the wicked. 19:28 1 Hebrew, soul or person.
19:17 1 Hebrew, suffer not sin upon him. 2 By whipping your bodies or burning marks therein.
19:19 1 As a horse to leap an ass, or a mule a mare. 19:29 1 As did the Cyprians, and Locrians.
19:20 1 Hebrew, a beating shall be, some read, they shall be 19:32 1 In token of reverence.
beaten. 19:33 1 Or, do him wrong.
19:23 1 It shall be unclean as that thing, which is not circumcised. 19:35 1 As in measuring the ground.
19:25 1 Or, that God may multiply. 19:36 1 By these two measures he meaneth all others. Of Ephah,
19:26 1 Whether it be strangled, or otherwise. read Exod. 16:36, and of Hin, Exod. 29:40.
20:2 1 By Molech he meaneth any kind of idol, Lev. 18:21. 20:14 1 It is an execrable and detestable thing.
20:3 1 Read Lev. 17:10 and 18:21. 20:17 1 Hebrew, in the eyes of the children of their people.
20:4 1 Though the people be negligent to do their duty, and 20:18 1 Or, flowers.
defend Gods right, yet he will not suffer wickedness to go 20:19 1 Hebrew, flesh.
unpunished. 20:20 1 They shall be cut off from their people, and their children
20:6 1 To esteem sorcerers or conjurers is spiritual whoredom, or shall be taken as bastards, and not counted among the Israelites.
idolatry. 20:21 1 Read Lev.18:16.
20:9 1 He is worthy to die. 20:24 1 Full of abundance of all things.
20:12 1 Or, confusion. 20:25 1 By eating them contrary to my commandment.
21:1 1 By touching the dead, lamenting, or being at their burial. his holy anointing.
21:3 1 For being married she seemed to be cut off from his family. 21:14 1 Not only of his tribe, but of all Israel.
2 Hebrew, he may be defiled. 21:15 1 By marrying any unchaste or defamed woman.
21:4 1 The Priest was permitted to mourn for his next kindred only. 21:18 1 Which is deformed or bruised.
21:7 1 Which hath an evil name or is defamed. 2 As not of equal proportion, or having in number more or less.
21:8 1 Thou shalt count them holy and reverence them. 21:20 1 Or that hath a web or pearl.
2 The showbread. 21:21 1 As the showbread, and meat offerings.
21:10 1 He shall use no such ceremonies as the mourners observed. 21:22 1 As of sacrifice for sin.
21:11 1 Or, to the houses of the dead. 2 As of the tenths and firstfruits.
21:12 1 To go to the dead. 21:23 1 Into the Sanctuary.
2 For by his anointing he was preferred to the other Priests and 22:2 1 Meaning, that the Priests abstain from eating, so long as they
therefore could not lament the dead, lest he should have polluted are polluted.
22:3 1 To eat thereof. 22:14 1 He shall give that and a fifth part over.
22:4 1 By touching any dead thing, or being at burial of the dead. 22:16 1 For if they did not offer for their error, the people by their
22:5 1 Hebrew, according to all his uncleanness. example might commit the like offense.
22:6 1 Or, until. 22:22 1 Or, wart.
22:7 1 Or, bread. 22:25 1 Ye shall not receive any imperfect thing of a stranger,
22:10 1 Which is not of the tribe of Levi. to make it the Lords offering: which he calleth the bread of the
2 Some read, the servant which had his ear bored, and would not Lord.
go free, Exod. 21:6. 22:32 1 For whosoever doth otherwise than God commandeth pol
22:12 1 Who is not of the Priests kindred. luted his Name.
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Deut. 24:19
2 The feasts of the Lord. 3 The Sabbath. 5 The corn, nor 1green ears until the selfsame day that ye
Passover. 6 The feast of unleavened bread. 10 The have brought an offering unto your God: this shall
feast of firstfruits. 16 Whitsuntide. 24 The feast of blowing be a Law forever in your generations and in all your
trumpets. 34 The feast of Tabernacles. dwellings.
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 15 Ye shall count also to you from the morrow
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto after the 1Sabbath, even from the day that ye shall
them, The feasts of the Lord which ye shall call the bring the sheaf of the shake offering, seven 2Sabbaths,
holy 1assemblies, even these are my feasts. they shall be complete.
3 aSix days 1shall work be done, but in the seventh 16 Unto the morrow after the seventh Sabbath
day shall be the Sabbath of rest, an holy 2convocation: shall ye number fifty days: then ye shall bring a new
ye shall do no work therein, it is the Sabbath of the meat offering unto the Lord.
Lord, in all your dwellings. 17 Ye shall bring out of your habitations bread for
4 These are the feasts of the Lord, and holy con- the shake offering: they shall be two loaves of two
vocations, which ye shall proclaim in their 1seasons. tenth deals of fine flour, which shall be baken with
5 In the first month and in the fourteenth day
1
leaven for firstfruits unto the Lord.
of the month at evening shall be the Passover of the 18 Also ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs
Lord. without blemish of one year old, and a young bullock
6 And on the fifteenth day of this month shall be and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering unto
the feast bof unleavened bread unto the Lord: seven the Lord, with their meat offerings and their drink
days ye shall eat unleavened bread. offerings, for a sacrifice made by fire of a sweet savor
7 In the first day ye shall have an holy convoca- unto the Lord.
tion: ye shall do no 1servile work therein. 19 Then ye shall prepare an he goat for a sin offering,
8 Also ye shall offer sacrifice made by fire unto and two lambs of one year old for peace offerings.
the Lord seven days, and in the 1seventh day shall 20 And the Priest shall shake them to and fro with
be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work the bread of the firstfruits before the Lord, and with
therein. the two lambs: they shall be holy to the Lord, for
9 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, the 1Priest.
10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto 21 So ye shall proclaim the same day, that it may be
them, When ye be come into the land which I give an holy convocation unto you: ye shall do no servile
unto you, and reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall work therein: it shall be an ordinance forever in all
bring 1a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto your dwellings, throughout your generations.
the Priest, 22 cAnd when you reap the harvest of your land,
11 And he shall shake the sheaf before the Lord, thou shalt not rid clean the corners of thy field when
that it may be acceptable for you: the morrow after thou reapest, neither shalt thou make any aftergath-
the 1Sabbath, the Priest shall shake it. ering of thy harvest, but shalt leave them unto the
12 And that day when ye shake the sheaf, shall ye poor and to the stranger, I am the Lord your God.
prepare a lamb without blemish of a year old, for a 23 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
burnt offering unto the Lord: 24 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, In
13 And the meat offering thereof shall be two 1tenth the 1seventh month, and in the first day of the month
deals of fine flour mingled with oil, for a sacrifice shall ye 2have a Sabbath, for the remembrance of
23:2 1 Or, convocations. 23:13 1 Which is, the fifth part of an Ephah, or two Omers: read Exod.
23:3 1 Or, ye may work. 16:16.
2 Or, assembly. 2 Read Exod. 29:40.
23:4 1 For the Sabbath was kept every week, and these others were 23:14 1 Or, full ears.
kept but once every year. 23:15 1 That is the seventh day after the first Sabbath of the Passover.
23:7 1 Or, bodily labor, save about that which one must eat, Exod. 22:16. 2 Or, weeks.
23:8 1 The first day of the feast and the seventh were kept holy: in 23:17 1 Because the Priest should eat them, as Lev. 7:13, and they
the rest they might work, except any feast were intermeddled, as the should not be offered to the Lord upon the altar.
feast of unleavened bread, the fifteenth day, and the feast of sheaves 23:20 1 That is, offered to the Lord, and the rest should be for the
the sixteenth day. Priests.
23:10 1 Or, an Omer, read Deut. 24:19; Ruth 2:15; Ps. 129:7. 23:24 1 That is, about the end of September.
23:11 1 That is, the second Sabbath of the Passover. 2 Or, an holy day to the Lord.
27 The dtenth also of this seventh month, shall be a of 1thick trees, and willows of the brook, and shall
chapter 24
day of reconciliation: it shall be an holy convocation a Exod. 31:8
rejoice before the Lord your God seven days.
unto you, and ye shall 1humble your souls, and offer b Exod. 25:30 41 So ye shall keep this feast unto the Lord seven
sacrifice made by fire unto the Lord. c Exod. 29:48 days in the year, by a perpetual ordinance through
Lev. 8:31
28 And ye shall do no work that same day: for it Matt. 12:1,5
your generations: in the seventh month shall you
is a day of reconciliation, to make an atonement for keep it.
you before the Lord your God. 42 Ye shall dwell in booths seven days: all that are
29 For every person that humbleth not himself that Israelites born, shall dwell in booths,
same day, shall even be cut off from his people. 43 That your posterity may know that I have made
30 And every person that shall do any work that the children of Israel to dwell in 1booths, when I
same day, the same person also will I destroy from brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the
among his people. Lord your God.
31 Ye shall do no manner work therefore: this shall 44 So Moses declared unto the children of Israel
be a law forever in your generations, throughout all the feasts of the Lord.
your dwellings.
32 This shall be unto you a Sabbath of rest, and
ye shall humble your souls: in the ninth day of the 24 The oil for the lamps. 5 The showbread. 14 The
blasphemer shall be stoned. 17 He that killeth
shall be killed.
month at even, from 1even to even shall ye 2celebrate
your Sabbath. 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
33 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 1Command the children of Israel that they
34 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say, eIn bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten, for the light,
the fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be for to cause the lamps to burn continually.
seven days the feast of Tabernacles unto the Lord. 3 Without the veil 1of the Testimony, in the Tab-
35 In the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye ernacle of the Congregation, shall Aaron dress them,
shall do no servile work therein. both even and morning before the Lord always: this
36 Seven days ye shall offer fsacrifice made by fire shall be a law forever through your generations.
unto the Lord, and in the eighth day shall be an holy 4 He shall dress the lamps upon the apure
convocation unto you, and ye shall offer sacrifices made Candlestick before the Lord perpetually.
by fire unto the Lord: it is the 1solemn assembly, ye 5 Also thou shalt take fine flour, and bake
shall do no servile work therein. twelve bcakes thereof: two 1tenth deals shall be in
37 These are the feasts of the Lord (which ye shall one cake.
call holy convocations) to offer sacrifice made by fire 6 And thou shalt set them in two rows, six in a
unto the Lord, as burnt offering, and meat offering, row upon the pure table before the Lord.
1
sacrifice, and drink offerings, every one upon his 7 Thou shalt also put pure incense upon the rows,
day, that 1instead of the bread it may be for a remembrance,
38 Beside the Sabbaths of the Lord, and beside and an offering made by fire unto the Lord.
your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all 8 Every Sabbath he shall put them in rows before
your free offerings, which ye shall give unto the the Lord evermore, receiving them of the children of
Lord. Israel for an everlasting Covenant.
39 But in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, 9 cAnd the bread shall be Aarons and his sons,
when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most
shall keep an holy feast unto the Lord seven days: holy unto him of the offerings of the Lord made by
3 Which blowing was to put them in remembrance of the mani 23:40 1 Or, of boughs thick with leaves.
fold feasts that were in that month, and of the Jubilee. 23:43 1 In the wilderness, forasmuch as they would not credit Joshua
23:27 1 By fasting and prayer. and Caleb, when they returned from spying the land of Canaan.
23:32 1 Which containeth a night and a day: yet they took it but for 24:2 1 Read Exod. 27:20.
their natural day. 24:3 1 Which veil separated the holiest of all, where was the Ark of
2 Hebrew, rest your Sabbath. the Testimony from the Sanctuary.
23:36 1 Or, a day wherein the people are stayed from all work. 24:5 1 That is, two Omers, read Exod. 16:16.
23:37 1 Or, peace offering. 24:7 1 For it was burnt every Sabbath, when the bread was taken
23:39 1 Or, a solemn feast. away.
24:10 1 Meaning, out of his tent. 25:5 1 By reason of the corn that fell out of the ears the year past.
24:11 1 By swearing or despiting God. 2 Or, which thou hast separated from thyself, and consecrated to
24:15 1 Shall be punished. God for the poor.
24:17 1 Hebrew, smiteth the soul of any man. 25:6 1 That which the land bringeth forth in her rest.
24:18 1 Hebrew, soul for soul. 25:8 1 Or, weeks.
24:23 1 Because the punishment was not yet appointed by the law 25:9 1 In the beginning of the 50th year was the Jubilee, so called,
for the blasphemer, Moses consulted with the Lord, and told the because the joyful tidings of liberty [were] publicly proclaimed by
people what God commanded. the sound of a cornet.
25:2 1 Hebrew, shall rest a rest. 25:10 1 Which were in bondage.
25:3 1 The Jews began the count of this year in September: for then 2 Because the tribes should neither have their possessions or fami
all the fruits were gathered. lies diminished nor confounded.
25:42 1 Unto perpetual servitude. mind to consider the rich treasures of the spiritual blessings.
25:45 1 For they shall not be bought out at the Jubilee. 26:6 1 Hebrew, will cause the evil beast to cease.
25:47 1 Hebrew, his hand take hold. 2 Ye shall have no war.
25:49 1 If he be able. 26:9 1 Hebrew, I will turn unto you.
25:50 1 Which remain yet to the Jubilee. 2 Perform that which I have promised.
25:53 1 Thou shalt not suffer him to entreat him rigorously, if thou 26:11 1 I will be daily present with you.
know it. 26:13 1 I have set you at full liberty, whereas before ye were as beasts
26:1 1 Or, stone having any imagery. tied in bands.
26:4 1 By promising abundance of earthly things, he stirreth the 26:15 1 Which I made with you in choosing you to be my people.
26:16 1 Or, an hasty plague. 2 One oven shall be sufficient for ten families.
26:17 1 Read Lev.17:10. 26:30 1 Or, carrions.
26:18 1 That is, more extremely. 26:31 1 I will not accept your sacrifices.
26:19 1 Ye shall have drought and barrenness, Hag. 1:10. 26:33 1 Signifying that no enemy can come without Gods sending.
26:20 1 Or, labor. 26:35 1 Which I commanded you to keep.
26:21 1 Or as some read, by fortune, imputing my plagues to chance 26:36 1 Or, cowardness.
and fortune. 2 As if their enemies did chase them.
26:22 1 Of your children, 2 Kings 17:25. 26:39 1 Forasmuch as they are culpable of their fathers faults, they
2 Because none dare pass thereby for fear of beasts. shall be punished as well as their fathers.
26:26 1 That is, the strength, whereby the life is sustained, Ezek. 4:16 26:41 1 Or, pray for their sin.
and 5:16. 26:43 1 While they are captives, and without repentance.
26:45 1 Made to their forefathers. 27:10 1 That is, consecrated to the Lord.
26:46 1 Fifty days after they came out of Egypt. 27:14 1 Hebrew, so shall it stand.
27:2 1 As of his son or his daughter. 27:16 1 Valuing the price thereof according to the seed that is sown,
2 Which art the Priest. or by the seed that it doth yield.
27:3 1 Read the value of the Shekel, Exod. 30:13. 2 Homer is a measure containing ten Ephahs, read of Ephah, Exod.
27:6 1 He speaketh of those vows whereby the fathers dedicated 16:16, 36.
their children to God which were not of such force; but they might 27:20 1 For their own necessity or godly uses.
be redeemed from them. 27:21 1 That is, which dedicate to the Lord with a curse to him that
27:8 1 If he be not able to pay after thy valuation. doth turn it to his private use, Num. 21:2; Deut. 13:15; Josh. 9:17.
27:9 1 Which is clean, Lev. 11:2. 27:23 1 The Priests valuation.
Title 1 So called because of the diversity and multitude of number 1:4 1 That is, the chiefest man of every tribe.
ings which are here chiefly contained, both of mens names and 1:5 1 And assist you when ye number the people.
places. 1:16 1 Or captains, and governors.
1:1 1 In that place of the wilderness that was near to mount Sinai. 1:18 1 In showing every man his tribe, and his ancestors.
2 Which contained part of April, and part of May. 1:20 1 These are the names of the twelve tribes, as first of Reuben.
1:2 1 Hebrew, by their heads. 2 Or, as were able to bear weapons.
1:44 1 Or, full count. 1:53 1 By not having due regard to the Tabernacle of the Lord.
1:47 1 Which were warriors, but were appointed to the use of the 2:2 1 In the twelve tribes were four principle standards, so that every
Tabernacle. three tribes had their standard.
1:50 1 Hebrew, camp. 2:3 1 Or, prince.
1:51 1 Whosoever is not of the tribe of Levi.
2:5 1 Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun the sons of Leah were of the first their father, they are taken to be Rachels children, so they and Benja
standard. min make the third standard.
2:9 1 Of them which were contained under that name. 2:25 1 Dan and Naphtali the sons of Bilhah Rachels maid with Asher
2:10 1 Reuben and Simeon, the sons of Leah, and Gad the son of the son of Zilpah make the fourth standard.
Zilpah her maid, were of the second standard. 2:32 1 Which were of twenty years and above.
2:14 1 Or, Reuel. 2:34 1 For under every one of the four principal standards were div
2:17 1 Because it might be in equal distance from each one, and all ers signs to keep every band.
indifferently have recourse thereunto. 3:1 1 Or, families and kindreds.
2:18 1 Because Ephraim and Manasseh supplied the place of Joseph
3:4 1 Or, before the Altar. 3:10 1 Any that would minister not being a Levite.
2 Whiles their father lived. 3:22 1 Only numbering the male children.
3:6 1 Offer them unto Aaron for the use of the Tabernacle. 3:24 1 Or, father.
3:7 1 Which appertained to the executing of the high Priests com 3:25 1 Their charge was to carry the covering and hangings of the
mandment, to the oversight of the people, and the service of the Tabernacle.
Tabernacle. 3:28 1 Doing every one his duty in the Sanctuary.
3:9 1 Aarons sons the Priests served in the Sanctuary in praying for 3:31 1 The chief things within the Sanctuary were committed to the
the people and offering sacrifice: the Levites served for the inferior Kohathites.
uses of the same. 3:32 1 Or, prince of princes.
4
toward the East, before the Tabernacle I say, of the 5 The offices of the Levites, when the host removed. 6 The
Congregation Eastward shall Moses and Aaron and number of the three families of Kohath, Gershon, and
his sons pitch, having the charge of the Sanctuary, Merari.
1
and the charge of the children of Israel: but the
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, and to Aaron,
stranger that cometh near shall be slain.
saying,
39 The whole sum of the Levites, which Moses and
Aaron numbered at the commandment of the Lord 2 Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among
throughout their families, even all the males from a the sons of Levi, after their families, and houses of
month old and above, was two and twenty 1thousand. their fathers,
40 And the Lord said unto Moses, Number 3 From 1thirty years old and above, even until
all the firstborn that are males among the children fifty years old all that enter into the assembly to do
of Israel from a month old and above, and take the the work in the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
number of their names. 4 This shall be the office of the sons of Kohath
41 And thou shalt take the Levites to me 1for all in the Tabernacle of the Congregation about the
the firstborn of the children of Israel (I am the Lord) holiest of all.
and the cattle of the Levites for all the firstborn of 5 When the host removeth, then Aaron and his
the cattle of the children of Israel. sons shall come and take down1 the covering veil, and
42 And Moses numbered, as the Lord commanded shall cover the Ark of the Testimony therewith.
him, all the firstborn of the children of Israel. 6 And they shall put thereon a covering of badgers
43 And all the firstborn males rehearsed by name skins, and shall spread upon it a cloth altogether of
(from a month old and above) according to their blue silk, and put to 1the bars thereof:
number were two and twenty thousand, two hundred 7 And upon the atable of show bread, they shall
seventy and three. spread a cloth of blue silk, and put thereon the dishes,
44 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, and the incense cups and goblets, and coverings to cover
45 Take the Levites for all the firstborn of the children it 1with, and the bread shall be thereon continually.
of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites for their cattle, 8 And they shall spread upon them a covering
and the Levites shall be mine, (I am the Lord.) of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of
46 And for the redeeming of the two hundred badgers skins, and put to the bars thereof.
seventy and three, (which are more than the Levites) 9 Then they shall take a cloth of blue silk, and
of the firstborn of the children of Israel, cover the bcandlestick of light with his lamps, and his
3:36 1 The woodwork and the rest of the instruments were commit than the Levites.
ted to their charge. 4:3 1 The Levites were numbered after three sorts, first at a month
3:38 1 That none should enter into the Tabernacle contrary to Gods old when they were consecrated to the Lord, next at 25 years old
appointment. when they were appointed to serve in the Tabernacle, and 30 years
3:39 1 So that the firstborn of the children of Israel were more by old to bear the burdens of the Tabernacle.
273, as verse 43. 4:5 1 Which divided the Sanctuary from the holiest of all.
3:41 1 So that now the Levites should satisfy unto the Lord for the 4:6 1 That is, put them upon their shoulders to carry it: for the bars of
firstborn of Israel, save for the 273 which were more than the Levites, the Ark could never be removed.
for whom they paid money. 4:7 1 Meaning, to cover the bread.
3:50 1 Or the two hundred seventy and three, which were more
4:10 1 The Hebrew word signifieth an instrument made of two 4:19 1 Showing what part every man shall bear.
staves or bars. 4:23 1 Which were received into the company of them that minis
4:11 1 Which was to burn incense, read Exod. 30:1. tered in the Tabernacle of the Congregation.
4:13 1 Of the burnt offering. 4:25 1 Which veil hanged between the Sanctuary and the court.
4:15 1 That is, in folding up the things of the Sanctuary, as the Ark, etc. 4:26 1 Which court compassed both the Tabernacle of the Congre
2 Before it be covered. gation and the altar of burnt offering.
4:16 1 Which was offered at morning and evening. 4:28 1 Under the charge and oversight.
4:18 1 Committing by your negligence that the holy things be not 4:32 1 Ye shall make an inventory of all the things, which ye commit
well wrapped, and so they by touching thereof perish. to their charge.
5:14 1 Hebrew, If the spirit of jealousy come upon him. 5:22 1 That is, be it so, as thou wishest, as Ps. 41:23; Deut. 27:15.
5:15 1 Only in the sin offering, and so this offering of jealousy were 5:23 1 Shall wash the curses, which are written, into the water in the
neither oil nor incense offered. vessel.
2 Or, making the sin known, and not purging it. 5:26 1 Or, perfume.
5:17 1 Which also is called the water of purification or sprinkling, 2 Where the incense was offered.
read Num. 19:9. 5:28 1 Or, innocent.
5:18 1 It was so called by the effect, because it declared the woman 5:31 1 The man might accuse his wife upon suspicion, and not be
to be accursed, and turned to her destruction. reproved.
5:21 1 Both because she had committed so heinous a fault, and for 6:2 1 Which separated themselves from the world, and dedicated
sware herself in denying the same. themselves to God: which figure was accomplished in Christ.
2 Hebrew, to fall. 6:6 1 As at burials, or mournings.
6:7 1 In that he suffered his hair to grow, he signified that he was 6:20 1 Or, with the breast.
consecrated to God. 6:21 1 At the least he shall do this, if he be able to offer no more.
6:9 1 Which long hair is a sign that he is dedicated to God. 6:23 1 That is, pray for them.
6:11 1 By being present where the dead was. 6:27 1 They shall pray in my Name for them.
6:12 1 Beginning at the eighth day, when he is purified. 7:1 1 Or, vessels.
2 So that he shall begin his vow anew. 7:2 1 Or, captains.
6:18 1 In token that his vow is ended. 7:3 1 Like horse litters, to keep the things that were carried in them
2 For the hair which was consecrated to the Lord, might not be from weather.
cast into any profane place. 7:5 1 That is, to carry things and stuff in.
7:7 1 For their use to carry with. 7:10 1 That is, when the first sacrifice was offered thereupon by
7:9 1 The holy thing of the Sanctuary must be carried upon their Aaron, Lev. 9:1.
shoulders and not drawn with oxen, Num. 4:15.
7:84 1 This was the offering of the princes, when Aaron did dedicate 7:88 1 By Aaron.
the Altar. 7:89 1 That is, the Sanctuary.
7:89 2 According as he had promised, Exod. 25:22. 8:16 1 That is, they that are the firstborn.
8:2 1 To that part which is over against the Candlestick, Exod. 25:37. 8:19 1 Which service the Israelites should else do.
8:4 1 And not set together of divers pieces. 2 Because the Levites go into the Sanctuary in their name.
8:7 1 In Hebrew it is called the water of sin, because it is made to 8:22 1 In their presence, to serve them.
purge sin, as Num. 19:9. 8:25 1 Such office as was painful, as to bear burdens and such like.
8:9 1 That thou mayest do this in presence of them all. 8:26 1 In singing Psalms, instructing, counseling and keeping the things
8:10 1 Meaning, certain of them in the name of the whole. in order.
9:3 1 Even in all points as the Lord hath instituted it. 9:15 1 Like a pillar, read Exod. 13:22.
9:6 1 By touching a corpse, or being at the burial. 9:18 1 Hebrew, mouth.
9:7 1 Or, celebrate the Passover the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 Who taught them what to do by the cloud.
9:10 1 And cannot come where the Tabernacle is, when others keep it. 3 Hebrew, camped.
9:11 1 So that the unclean, and they that are not at home, have a 9:19 1 They waited when the Lord would signify either their depar
month longer granted unto them. ture, or their abode by the cloud.
9:13 1 When the Passover is celebrated. 9:20 1 Hebrew, days of number.
2 Or, punishment of his sin. 9:23 1 Under the charge and government of Moses.
10:2 1 Or, of work beaten out with the hammer. 10:21 1 Upon their shoulders.
10:5 1 That is, the host of Judah and they that are under his ensign. 2 The Merarites and Gershonites.
10:6 1 Meaning, the host of Reuben. 10:25 1 Leaving none behind, nor any of the former that fainted in
10:8 1 So that only the Priests must blow the trumpets, so long as the way.
the Priesthood lasted. 10:28 1 This was the order of their host when they removed.
10:10 1 When ye rejoice that God hath removed any plague. 10:29 1 Some think that Reuel, Jethro, Hobab, and Keni were all
2 Or, when ye offer burnt offerings. one: Kimhi saith, that Reuel was Jethros father: so Hobab was Moses
10:12 1 Or, in keeping this order in their journeys. father-in-law, see Exod. 2:18, 3:1, 4:18, 18:1, and Judg. 4:11.
10:13 1 From Sinai to Paran, Num. 33:1. 10:31 1 Hebrew, eyes unto us.
10:17 1 With all the appertainances thereof. 10:33 1 Mount Sinai, or Horeb.
10:35 1 Declare thy might and power. 2 Or, wherein have I displeased thee?
10:36 1 Hebrew, to the ten thousand thousands. 11:12 1 Am I their father, that none may have the charge of them
11:1 1 Hebrew, as unjust complainers. but I?
2 Hebrew, it was evil in the ears of the Lord. 2 Of Canaan promised by an oath to our fathers.
11:3 1 Or, burning. 11:15 1 I had rather die than to see my grief and misery thus daily
11:4 1 Which were of those strangers that came out of Egypt with increase by their rebellion.
them, Exod. 12:38. 11:17 1 I will distribute my spirit among them, as I have done to thee.
2 From God. 11:18 1 Prepare yourselves that ye be not unclean.
11:5 1 For a small price, or good cheap. 11:20 1 Or, cast him off, because ye refused Manna, which he
11:6 1 For the greedy lust of flesh. appointed as most meet for you.
11:7 1 Which is a white pearl, or precious stone. 2 Who leadeth and governeth you.
11:11 1 Or, evil intreated. 11:21 1 Of whom I have the charge.
11:25 1 Or, separated, verse 17. dered on Ethiopia, it is sometimes in the Scriptures comprehended
2 From that day the spirit of prophecy did not fail them. under this name.
11:28 1 Or, a young man whom he had chosen from his youth. 12:3 1 And so bare with their grudging, although he knew
2 Such blind zeal was in the Apostles, Mark 9:38; Luke 9:44. them.
11:32 1 Of Homer, read Lev. 27:16, also it signifieth an heap, as Exod. 12:6 1 These were the two ordinary means.
8:14; Judg. 15:16. 12:7 1 In all Israel which was his Church.
11:34 1 Or, graves of lust. 12:8 1 So far as any man was able to comprehend, which he calleth
12:1 1 Or, murmured. his back parts, Exod. 33:23.
2 Zipporah Moses wife was a Midianite, and because Midian bor 12:10 1 From the door of the Tabernacle.
13 4 Certain men are sent to search the land of it be 1good or bad: and what cities they be, that they
Canaan. 24 They bring of the fruit of the land. dwell in, whether they dwell in tents, or in walled
31 Caleb comforteth the people against the discouraging of towns.
the other spies. 21 And what the land is: whether it be fat or lean,
whether there be trees therein, or not. And be of
1 Then afterward the people removed from Ha
good courage, and bring of the fruit of the land (for
zeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of 1Paran.
then was the time of the first ripe grapes.)
2 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
22 So they went up, and searched out the land,
3 1Send thou men out to search the land of
from the wilderness of 1Zin unto Rehob, to go to
Canaan which I give unto the children of Israel: of
Hamath.
every tribe of their fathers shall ye send a man, such
23 And they ascended toward the South, and
as are all rulers among them.
came unto Hebron, where were Ahiman, Sheshai,
4 Then Moses sent them out of the wilderness and Talmai, the sons of 1Anak. And 2Hebron was
of Paran at the commandment of the Lord: all those built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.
men were 1heads of the children of Israel. 24 aThen they came to the river of Eshcol, and cut
5 Also their names are these: of the tribe of down thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and
Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur: they bare it upon a bar between two, and brought of
6 Of the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat the son of the pomegranates and of the figs.
Hori: 25 That place was called the 1river Eshcol, because
7 Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephun of the cluster of grapes, which the children of Israel
neh: cut down thence.
8 Of the tribe of Issachar, Igal the son of Joseph: 26 Then after forty days they turned again from
9 Of the tribe of Ephraim, 1Hoshea the son of searching of the land.
Nun: 27 And they went and came to Moses and to
10 Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son Aaron, and unto all the Congregation of the children
of Raphu: of Israel, in the wilderness of 1Paran, to Kadesh, and
11 Of the tribe of Zebulun, Gaddiel the son of brought to them, and to all the Congregation tidings,
Sodi: and showed them the fruit of the land.
12 Of the tribe of Joseph, to wit, of the tribe of 28 And they told 1him, and said, We came unto the
Manasseh, Gaddi the son of Susi: land whither thou hast sent us, and surely it floweth
13 Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Ge- with bmilk and honey: and here is of the fruit of it.
malli: 29 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in
12:12 1 As a child that cometh out of his mothers belly dead, having 13:18 1 Or, his country.
as it were but the skin. 13:20 1 Plentiful or barren.
12:14 1 In his displeasure. 13:22 1 Which was in the wilderness of Paran.
13:1 1 That is, in Rithmah, which was in Paran, Num. 33:18. 13:23 1 Which were a kind of giants.
13:3 1 After the people had required it of Moses, as it is in Deut. 1:22, 2 Declaring the antiquity thereof: also Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and
then the Lord spake to Moses so to do. Jacob were buried there.
13:4 1 Or, rulers. 13:25 1 Or, the valley of Eshcol, that is, of grapes.
13:9 1 Or, Joshua. 13:27 1 Called also Kadesh Barnea.
13:17 1 Which in number were twelve, according to the twelve tribes. 13:28 1 That is, Moses.
13:29 1 Ahiman, Sheshai, and Talmai, whom Caleb slew afterward, 14:6 1 For sorrow, hearing their blasphemy.
Josh. 11:21, 22. 14:9 1 We shall easily overcome them.
13:31 1 Or, murmuring against Moses. 14:10 1 This is the condition of them that would persuade in Gods
13:33 1 The giants were so cruel, that they spoiled and killed one cause, to be persecuted of the multitude.
another and those that came to them. 14:14 1 Hebrew, eye to eye.
14:1 1 Such as were afraid at the report of the ten spies. 14:15 1 So that none shall escape.
14:3 1 To our enemies the Canaanites. 14:20 1 In that he destroyed not them utterly, but left their posterity
14:5 1 Lamenting the people, and praying for them. and certain to enter.
14:22 1 That is, sundry times and often. 14:34 1 Whether my promise be true or no.
14:24 1 A meek and obedient spirit, and not rebellious. 14:40 1 They confess they sinned by rebelling against God, but con
14:25 1 And lie in wait for you. sider not they offended in going up without Gods commandment.
2 For I will not defend you. 14:44 1 They could not be stayed by any means.
14:33 1 The word signifieth to be shepherds, or to wander like shep 15:2 1 Into the land of Canaan.
herds to and fro. 15:3 1 Or, separate.
2 Your infidelity and disobedience against God. 15:4 1 Read Exod. 29:40.
15:7 1 The liquor was so called, because it was poured on the thing 15:22 1 As by oversight or ignorance, read Lev. 4:2, 13.
that was offered. 15:24 1 Some read, from the eyes of the Congregation, that is,
15:9 1 Or, three Omers. which is hid from the Congregation.
15:12 1 Every sacrifice of beasts must have their meat offering and 15:30 1 Hebrew, with an high hand, that is, in contempt of God.
drink offering according to this proportion. 15:31 1 He shall sustain the punishment of his sin.
15:20 1 Which is made of the first corn ye gather.
15:39 1 By leaving Gods commandments and following your own 16:7 1 He layeth the same to their charge justly, wherewith they
fantasies. wrongfully charged him.
16:1 1 Or, took others with him. 16:10 1 To serve in the Congregation, as in the verse before.
16:2 1 Or, before Moses. 16:13 1 Thus they spake contemptuously, preferring Egypt to
16:3 1 Or let it suffice you: meaning, to have abused them thus Canaan.
long. 16:14 1 Wilt thou make them that searched the land, believe that
2 All are alike holy: therefore none ought to be preferred above they saw not that which they saw?
others: thus the wicked reason against Gods ordinance. 16:16 1 At the door of the Tabernacle.
16:5 1 To be the Priest and to offer. 16:19 1 All that were of their faction.
18:10 1 That is, in the Sanctuary, between the court and the Holiest 18:23 1 If they fail in their office, they shall be punished.
of all. 18:27 1 As acceptable as the fruit of your own ground or vine
18:11 1 Read Lev. 10:14. yard.
18:12 1 That is, the chiefest, or the best. 18:29 1 Which ye have received of the children of Israel.
18:17 1 Because they are appointed for sacrifice. 2 Read verse 12.
18:19 1 That is, sure, stable, and incorruptible. 18:31 1 As in verse 11.
18:20 1 Of Canaan. 18:32 1 Ye shall not be punished therefore.
18:22 1 To serve therein: for the Levites are put in their place. 2 The offerings which the Israelites have offered to God.
19:2 1 According to this law and ceremony ye shall sacrifice the red cow. 19:15 1 Hebrew, a covering of cloth.
19:3 1 By another Priest. 19:17 1 Of the red cow burnt for sin.
19:7 1 Meaning, Eleazar. 2 Water of the fountain or river.
19:8 1 The inferior Priest who killed her, and burned her. 19:18 1 One of the priests which is clean.
19:9 1 Or, the water of separation because they that were separate 19:19 1 Because he had been among them that were unclean: or,
for their uncleanness, were sprinkled therewith and made clean, else had touched the water, as verse 21.
Num. 8:7. It is also called holy water, because [it] was ordained to an 19:22 1 That is, unclean.
holy use, Num. 1:17. 20:1 1 This was forty years after their departure from Egypt.
19:12 1 With the sprinkling water. 2 Moses and Aarons sister.
19:13 1 So that he should not be esteemed to be of the holy people. 20:2 1 Another rebellion was in Raphidim, Exod. 17, and this was in
But as a polluted and excommunicated person. Kadesh.
20:8 1 Wherewith thou diddest miracles in Egypt, and didst divide Edom.
the sea. 20:17 1 Or, highway.
20:10 1 The punishment which followed hereof, declared that Moses 20:18 1 Or, come not.
and Aaron believed not the Lords promise, as appeareth, verse 12. 20:20 1 Or, the Edomites.
20:12 1 That the children of Israel should believe, and acknowledge 20:21 1 To pass by another way.
my power, and so honor me. 20:24 1 Read Gen. 25:8.
20:13 1 Or, strife and contention, Num. 27:14. 2 Or, rebelled.
2 By showing himself almighty and maintaining his glory. 3 Or, strife.
20:14 1 Because Jacob or Israel was Esaus brother, who was called 20:29 1 Or, mourned.
21 3 Israel vanquisheth king Arad. 6 The fiery serpents chapter 21 13 Thence they departed, and pitched on the
are sent for the rebellion of the people. 24, 33 Sihon
and Og are overcome in battle.
a Num. 33:40
b Judg. 1:27
other side of Arnon, which is in the wilderness, and
cometh out of the coasts of the Amorites: (for Arnon
c Num. 11:6
1 When aKing Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt d 1 Cor. 10:9 is the border of Moab, between the Moabites and
toward the South, heard tell that Israel came by the e 2 Kings 18:4 the Amorites),
1
way of the spies, then fought he against Israel, and
Job 3:14
14 Wherefore it shall be spoken in the 1book of
f Num. 33:43
took of them prisoners. g Deut. 2:26
the battles of the Lord, 2what thing he did in the red
2 So Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, Judg. 11:19 sea, and in the rivers of Arnon,
If thou wilt deliver and give this people into mine
h Deut. 29:7
15 And at the stream of the rivers that goeth down
i Josh. 12:2
hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities. Ps. 135:11
to the dwelling of Ar, and lieth upon the border of
3 And the Lord heard the voice of Israel, and Amos 2:9 Moab.
delivered them the Canaanites: and they utterly 16 And from thence they turned to Beer: the
destroyed them and their cities, and called the name same is the well where the Lord said unto Moses,
of the place 1,bHormah. Assemble the people, and I will give them water.
4 After they departed from the mount Hor 17 Then Israel sang this song, Rise up 1well,
by the way of the Red Sea, to 1compass the land of
2
sing ye unto it.
Edom: and the people were sore grieved because of 18 The princes dug this well, the captains of the
the way. people dug it, even the 1lawgiver, with their staves.
5 And the people spake against God, and against And from the wilderness they came to Mattanah,
Moses, saying, Wherefore have ye brought us out of 19 And from Mattanah to Nahaliel, and from
Egypt, to die in the wilderness, for here is neither Nahaliel to Bamoth,
bread nor water, and our soul cloatheth this light 20 And from Bamoth in the valley, that is in the
1
bread. plain of Moab, to the top of Pisgah, that looketh
6 dWherefore the Lord sent 1fiery serpents among toward Jeshimon.
the people, which stung the people: so that many of 21 Then Israel sent messengers unto Sihon, king
the people of Israel died. of the Amorites, saying,
7 Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, 22 gLet me go through thy land: we will not turn
We have sinned: for we have spoken against the aside into the fields, nor into the vineyards, neither
Lord, and against thee: pray to the Lord, that he drink of the waters of the wells: we will go by the
take away the serpents from us: and Moses prayed kings way, until we be past thy country.
for the people. 23 hBut Sihon gave Israel no license to pass through
8 And the Lord said unto Moses, Make thee a his country, but Sihon assembled all his people, and
fiery serpent, and set it up for a 1sign, that as many went out against Israel into the wilderness, and he
as are bitten, may look upon it, and live. came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
9 eSo Moses made a serpent of brass, and set it 24 iBut Israel smote him with the edge of the
up for a sign: and when a serpent had bitten a man, sword, and conquered his land, from Arnon unto
then he looked to the serpent of brass, and 1lived. 1
Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon, for the
10 fAnd the children of Israel departed thence, border of the children of Ammon was 2strong.
and pitched in Oboth. 25 And Israel took all these cities, and dwelt in
11 And they departed from Oboth, and pitched all the cities of the Amorites in Heshbon, and in all
1
in Ije Abarim, in the wilderness, which is before the 1villages thereof.
Moab on the East side. 26 For 1Heshbon was the city of Sihon the king of
12 They removed thence, and pitched upon the the Amorites, which had fought beforetime against
river of Zared. the king of the Moabites, and had taken all his land
21:1 1 By that way which their spies, that searched the dangers 2 Or, (How God destroyed) Waheb (the city) with a whirlwind and
found to be most safe. the valley of Arnon.
21:3 1 Or, destruction. 21:17 1 Or, spring.
21:4 1 For they were forbidden to destroy it, Deut. 2:5. 2 Ye that receive the commodity thereof, give praise for it.
21:5 1 Meaning, Manna, which they thought did not nourish. 21:18 1 Moses and Aaron heads of the people only smote the rock
21:6 1 For they that were stung therewith, were so inflamed with the with the rod or staff, which gave water as a well that were deep
heat thereof, that they died. digged.
21:8 1 Or, upon a pole. 21:24 1 The river.
21:9 1 Or, recovered. 2 For the people were tall and strong like giants, Deut. 2:20.
21:11 1 Or, in the heaps of Abarim, or hills. 21:25 1 Hebrew, daughters.
21:14 1 Which seemeth to be the book of the Judges, or as some 21:26 1 For if it had been the Moabites, the Israelites might not have
think, a book which is lost. possessed it, Deut. 2:9.
21:28 1 Meaning, war. 22:7 1 Thinking to bribe him with gifts to curse the Israelites.
21:29 1 Chemosh was the idol of the Moabites, 1 Kings 11:33, who was 22:8 1 Whom before he called Elders: meaning the governors, and
not able to defend his worshippers, which took the idol for their father. after calleth them servants: that is, subjects to their king.
21:30 1 Hebrew, light. 22:12 1 He warned him by a dream, that he should not consent to
22:1 1 Being at Jericho, it was beyond Jordan: but where the Israel the kings wicked request.
ites were, it was on this side. 22:13 1 Else he showed himself willing, covetousness had so blinded
22:3 1 Or, was vexed. his heart.
22:4 1 Which were the heads and governors. 22:16 1 The wicked seek by all means to further their naughty enter
22:5 1 To wit, Euphrates, upon the which stood this city Pethor. prises, though they know that God is against them.
22:19 1 Because he tempted God to require him contrary to his 22:34 1 Or, before me, or to meet me.
commandment, his petition was granted, but it turned to his own 2 Hebrew, I will return to me.
condemnation. 22:35 1 Because his heart was evil, his charge was renewed, that he
22:22 1 Moved rather with covetousness than to obey God. should not pretend ignorance.
22:24 1 The second time. 22:36 1 Near the place where the Israelites camped.
22:27 1 Or, fell. 22:38 1 Of myself I can speak nothing: only what God revealeth, that
22:28 1 Gave her power to speak. will I utter, seem it good or bad.
22:30 1 Since thou hast been my master. 22:39 1 Or, of streets: or, a populous city.
22:31 1 For whose eyes the Lord doth not open, they can neither see 22:41 1 Where the idol Baal was worshipped.
his anger, nor his love. 23:2 1 For among the Gentiles the kings oft times used to sacrifice,
22:32 1 Both thy heart is corrupt, and thine enterprise wicked. as did the Priests.
23:3 1 Or, went up higher. wounded when they consider Gods judgments.
23:4 1 Appeared unto him. 23:14 1 Or, into the field of them that spied: to wit, lest the enemy
23:5 1 Taught him what to say. should approach.
23:7 1 Or, prophecy. 23:19 1 Gods enemies are compelled to confess that his govern
2 Or, Syria. ment is just, constant, and without change or repentance.
3 Cause that all may hate and detest them. 23:21 1 They triumph as victorious kings over their enemies.
23:9 1 But shall have religion and laws apart. 23:23 1 Considering what God shall work this time for the deliver
23:10 1 The infinite multitude, as the dust of the earth. ance of his people, all the world shall wonder.
2 The fear of Gods judgment caused him to wish to be joined to 23:27 1 Thus the wicked imagine of God, that that which he will not
the household of Abraham: thus the wicked have their consciences grant in one place, he will do it in another.
25:3 1 Worshipped the idol of the Moabites, which was in the hill 25:13 1 He hath pacified Gods wrath.
Peor. 25:14 1 Hebrew, of the house of the father.
25:4 1 Or, to the Lord. 25:18 1 Causing you to commit both corporal and spiritual fornica
2 Openly in the sight of all. tion by Balaams counsel, Num. 31:16; Rev. 2:14.
25:5 1 Let him see execution done of them that are under his charge. 26:1 1 Which came for their whoredom and idolatry.
25:6 1 Repenting that they had offended God. 26:3 1 Where the river is near to Jericho.
25:7 1 Or, javelin. 26:9 1 In that rebellion whereof Korah was head.
25:8 1 Or, in her tent. Chalde and Greek, in her secrets. 26:10 1 That is, for an example that others should not murmur and
25:11 1 He was zealous to maintain my glory. rebel against Gods ministers.
26:19 1 Before Jacob went into Egypt, Gen. 38:3,7,10 and 46:12.
27
Exod. 6:20
50 These are the families of Naphtali according to l Lev. 10:2
1 The Law of the heritage of the daughters of
their households, and their number, five and forty Num. 3:4 Zelophehad. 12 The land of promise showed
thousand and four hundred. 1 Chron. 24:2 unto Moses. 16 Moses prayeth for a governor unto the
m Num. 14:28,29
51 These are the 1numbers of the children of Israel: people. 18 Joshua is appointed in his stead.
1 Cor. 20:5,6
six hundred and one thousand seven hundred and 1 Then came the daughters of aZelophehad, the
thirty. chapter 27 son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir,
52 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, a Num. 26:33
Num. 36:11 the son of Manasseh, of the family of Manasseh, the
53 Unto these the land shall be divided for an Josh. 17:3 son of Joseph (and the names of his daughters were
inheritance, according to the number of 1names. b Num. 14:35
these, Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and
Num. 26:64,65
54 hTo many thou shalt give the more inheritance, c Deut. 32:40 Tirzah)
and to few thou shalt give less inheritance: to every d Num. 20:24 2 And stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the
one according to his number shall be given his Priest, and before the Princes, and all the assembly
inheritance. at the door of the Tabernacle of the Congregation,
55 Notwithstanding, the land shall be idivided saying,
by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their 3 Our father bdied in the wilderness, and he was
fathers they shall inherit: not among the assembly of them that were assembled
56 According to the lot shall the possession thereof against the Lord in the company of Korah, but died
be divided between many and few. in his 1sin, and had no sons.
57 j These also are the numbers of the Levites, 4 Wherefore should the name of our father be
after their families: of Gershon came the family taken away from among his family, because he hath
of the Gershonites: of Kohath, the family of the no son? give us a possession among the brethren of
Kohathites: of Merari, the family of the Merarites. our father.
58 These are the families of Levi, the family of the 5 Then Moses brought their 1cause before the
Libnites: the family of the Hebronites: the family of Lord.
the Mahlites: the family of the Mushites: the family 6 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
of the Korathites: and Kohath begat Amram. 7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou
59 And Amrams wife was called kJochebed the shalt give them a possession to inherit among their
daughter of Levi, which was born unto Levi in Egypt: fathers brethren, and shalt turn the inheritance of
and she bare unto Amram Aaron, and Moses, and their father unto them.
Miriam their sister. 8 Also thou shalt speak unto the children of
60 And unto Aaron were born Nadab, and Abihu, Israel, saying, If a man die and have no son, then ye
Eleazar, and Ithamar. shall turn his inheritance unto his daughter.
61 lAnd Nadab and Abihu died, because they 9 And if he have no daughter, ye shall give his
offered strange fire before the Lord. inheritance unto his brethren.
62 And their numbers were three and twenty 10 And if he have no brethren, ye shall give his
thousand, all males from a month old and above, inheritance unto his fathers brethren.
for they were not numbered among the children 11 And if his father have no brethren, ye shall give
of Israel, because there was none inheritance given his inheritance unto his next kinsman of his family,
them among the children of Israel. and he shall possess it: and this shall be unto the
63 These are the numbers of Moses and Eleazar children of Israel a law of 1judgment, as the Lord
the Priest which numbered the children of Israel in hath commanded Moses.
the plain of Moab, near Jordan, toward Jericho. 12 Again the Lord said unto Moses, cGo up into
64 And among these there was not a man of them, this mount of Abarim, and behold the land which I
1
whom Moses and Aaron the Priest numbered, when have given unto the children of Israel.
they told the children of Israel in the wilderness of 13 And when thou hast seen it, thou shalt be
Sinai. gathered unto thy people also, das Aaron thy brother
65 For the Lord said unto them, mThey shall die in was gathered.
26:51 1 This is the third time that they are numbered. 27:3 1 According as all men die, for as much as they are sinners.
26:53 1 Or, persons. 27:5 1 That is, their matter to be judged, to know what he should
26:64 1 Wherein appeareth the great power of God, that so wonder determine, as he did all hard matters.
fully increased his people. 27:11 1 Meaning, an ordinance to judge by.
28:24 1 Hebrew, bread. 29:6 1 Which must be offered in the beginning of every month.
28:26 1 In counting seven weeks from the Passover to Whitsuntide, 2 Which is for morning and evening.
as Lev. 23:15. 29:7 1 Which is the feast of reconciliation.
28:31 1 Hebrew, they shall be to you. 29:11 1 That is, offered every morning and evening.
29:1 1 Which containeth part of September, and part of Octo 29:12 1 Meaning, the feast of the Tabernacles.
ber. 29:17 1 The second day of the feast of Tabernacles.
29:21 1 According to the ceremonies appointed thereunto. 2 Hebrew, violate his word.
29:39 1 Beside the sacrifices that you shall vow or offer of your own 30:5 1 For in so doing he doth approve her.
minds. 30:6 1 By not approving or consenting to her vow.
30:1 1 Hebrew, Moses. 30:7 1 Either by oath, or solemn promise.
30:2 1 Because they might declare them to the Israelites. 30:9 1 For she is in subjection to her husband, and can perform
30:3 1 Hebrew, his soul. nothing without his consent.
30:10 1 For they are not under the authority of the man. injury done against his people is done against him.
30:11 1 Her husband being alive. 31:6 1 For his great zeal that he bare to the Lord, Num. 25:13.
30:13 1 Hebrew, the bonds of her soul. 31:8 1 The false prophet who gave counsel how to cause the Israel
30:14 1 To mortify herself by abstinence or other bodily exercise. ites to offend their God.
30:15 1 And warn her not the same day that he heareth it, as 31:10 1 Or, palaces and gorgeous buildings.
verse 9. 31:12 1 As the women and little children.
30:16 1 Not the same day he heard them, but some day after, the sin 31:15 1 As though he said, ye ought to have spared none.
shall be imputed to him and not to her. 31:16 1 For worshipping of Peor.
31:3 1 As he had commanded, Num. 25:17, declaring also that the 31:17 1 That is, all the men-children.
31:21 1 Or, contained in the law. 31:40 1 Meaning, of the maids, or virgins which had not companied
31:23 1 The third day and before it be molten. with man.
2 It shall be washed. 31:42 1 Of that part which was given unto them in dividing the spoil.
31:27 1 The prey is first divided equally among all. 31:47 1 Which had not been at war.
31:28 1 Of the prey that falleth to the soldiers. 31:49 1 Hebrew, under our hands.
31:30 1 The Israelites which had not been at war, of every fiftieth 31:50 1 The captains by the free offering acknowledge the great
paid one to the Lord: and the soldiers one of every five hundredth. benefit of God in preserving his people.
31:35 1 Hebrew, not known the bed of man. 31:53 1 And gave no portion to their captains.
31:37 1 This is the portion that the soldiers gave to the Lord. 31:54 1 That the Lord might remember the children of Israel.
request. 33 The Gadites, Reubenites, and half the tribe of Num. 14:28,29
14 And behold, ye are risen up in your fathers
stead as an increase of sinful men still to augment
the fierce wrath of the Lord toward Israel.
c Josh. 1:13
Manasseh, conquer and build cities on this side Jordan. d 15 For if ye turn away from following him, he will
Josh. 4:12
1 Now the children of 1Reuben, and the children yet again leave the people in the wilderness, and 1ye
of Gad had an exceeding great multitude of cattle: and shall destroy all this folk.
they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of 2Gilead, 16 And they went near to him, and said, We will
that it was an apt place for cattle. build sheepfolds here for our sheep, and for our
2 Then the children of Gad, and the children of cattle, and cities for our children.
Reuben came, and spake unto Moses and to Eleazar 17 But we ourselves will be ready armed to go
the Priest, and unto the Princes of the Congregation, before the children of Israel, until we have brought
saying, them unto their 1place: but our children shall dwell
3 The land of Ataroth, and Dibon, and Jazer, and in the defensed cities, because of the inhabitants of
Nimrah, and Heshbon, and Elealeh, and Shebam, the land.
and Nebo, and Beon, 18 We will not return unto our houses, until the
children of Israel have inherited, every man his
4 Which country the Lord smote before the
inheritance.
Congregation of Israel; is a land meet for cattle, and
19 Neither will we inherit with them beyond
thy servants have cattle:
Jordan and on that side, because our inheritance is
5 Wherefore, said they, if we have found grace
fallen to us on this side Jordan Eastward.
in thy sight, let this land be given unto thy servants
20 cAnd Moses said unto them, If ye will do this
for a possession, and bring us not over Jordan.
thing, and go 1armed before the Lord to war:
6 And Moses said unto the children of Gad, and
21 And will go every one of you in harness over
to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go
Jordan before the Lord, until he have cast out his
to war, and ye tarry here? 1
enemies from his sight:
7 Wherefore now 1discourage you the heart of 22 And until the land be subdued before the
the children of Israel to go over into the land, which Lord, then ye shall return and be innocent toward
the Lord hath given them? the Lord, and toward Israel: and this land shall be
8 Thus did your fathers, when I sent them from your possession 1before the Lord.
Kadesh Barnea to see the land. 23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned
9 For awhen they went up even unto the 1river against the Lord, and be sure, that your sin 1will find
of Eshcol, and saw the land, they discouraged the you out.
heart of the children of Israel, that they would not 24 Build you then cities for your children, and
go into the land, which the Lord had given them. folds for your sheep, and do that ye have spoken.
10 And the Lords wrath was kindled the same 25 Then the children of Gad and the children of
day, and he did swear, saying, Reuben spake unto Moses, saying, Thy servants will
11 1None of the men that came out of Egypt, bfrom do as my lord commandeth:
twenty years old and above, shall see the land for the 26 Our children, our wives, our sheep, and all our
which I sware unto Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead,
because they have not 2wholly followed me: 27 But dthy servants will go every one armed to
12 Except Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite, war before the Lord for to fight, as my lord saith.
and Joshua the son of Nun: for they have constantly 28 So concerning them, Moses 1commanded Eleazar
followed the Lord. the Priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief
13 And the Lord was very angry with Israel, and fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel.
made [them] wander in the wilderness forty years, 29 And Moses said unto them, If the children of
until all the generation that had done 1evil in the Gad and the children of Reuben will go with you
sight of the Lord, was consumed. over Jordan, all armed to fight before the Lord, then
32:1 1 Reuben came of Leah, and Gad of Zilpah her handmaid. 32:15 1 By your occasion.
2 Which mountain was so named of the heap of stones that Jacob 32:17 1 In the land of Canaan.
made as a sign of the covenant between him and Laban, Gen. 31:47. 32:20 1 Before the Ark of the Lord.
32:7 1 Hebrew, break. 32:21 1 That is, the inhabitants of the land.
32:9 1 Or, valley. 32:22 1 The Lord will grant you this land which ye require, Josh. 1:15.
32:11 1 Hebrew, if any of the men. 32:23 1 Ye shall assuredly be punished for your sin.
2 Or, persevered and continued. 32:28 1 Moses gave charge that his promise made to the Reubenites,
32:13 1 Because they murmured, neither would believe their report, and others, should be performed after his death, so that they brake
which told the truth as concerning the land. not theirs.
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naanites.
8 Two and forty journeys of Israel are num-
bered. 52 They are commanded to kill the Ca-
20 And they departed from Rimmon Perez, and
pitched in Libnah.
21 And they removed from Libnah, and pitched
1 These are the 1journeys of the children of Israel, in Rissah.
which went out of the land of Egypt, according to 22 And they journeyed from Rissah, and pitched
their bands under the hand of Moses and Aaron. in Kehelathah.
2 And Moses wrote their going out by their 23 And they went from Kehelathah, and pitched
journeys, according to the commandment of the in mount Shepher.
Lord: so these are the journeys of their going out. 24 And they removed from mount Shepher, and
3 Now they adeparted from Rameses the first lay in Haradah.
month, even the fifteenth day of the first month, on 25 And they removed from Haradah, and pitched
32:31 1 This is attributed to the Lord, which his messenger speaketh. 32:41 1 That is, the villages of Jair.
32:33 1 The Amorites dwelled on both sides of Jordan: but here he 33:1 1 From whence they departed, and whither they came.
maketh mention of them that dwelt on this side: and Josh. 10:12, he 33:4 1 Either meaning their idols, or their men of authority.
speaketh of them that inhabited beyond Jordan. 33:7 1 At the commandment of the Lord, Exod. 14:2.
33:38 1 Which the Hebrews call Ab, and answereth to part of July 34:2 1 Meaning, the description of the land.
and part of August. 34:4 1 Or, ascending up of scorpions.
33:48 1 Or, field. 34:5 1 Which was Nilus, or as some think, Rhinocotura.
33:52 1 Which were set up in their high places to worship. 34:6 1 Which is called Mediterranean.
33:55 1 Or, knives.
34:7 1 Which is a mountain near Tyre and Sidon, and not that Hor in 35:2 1 Because they had no inheritance assigned them in the land
the wilderness where Aaron died. of Canaan.
34:11 1 Which in the Gospel is called the lake of Gennesaret. 2 God would have them scattered through all the land, because
34:18 1 One of the heads or chief men of every tribe. the people might be preserved by them in the obedience of God
34:29 1 And be judges over every piece of ground that should fall and his Law.
to any by lot, to the intent that all things might be done orderly and 35:5 1 So that in all were three thousand, and in the compass of
without contention. these two thousand, they might plant and sow.
35:12 1 Meaning, from the next of the kindred, who ought to pursue remitted, but by the death of the high Priest Jesus Christ.
the cause. 35:27 1 By the sentence of the Judge.
35:14 1 Among the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of 35:29 1 A law to judge murders done either of purpose, or unadvis
Manasseh, Deut. 4:41. edly.
35:15 1 Hebrew, among them. 35:31 1 Which purposely hath committed murder.
35:16 1 Wittingly, and willingly. 35:33 1 Or, murder.
35:17 1 That is, with a big and dangerous stone: in Hebrew, with a 2 So God is mindful of the blood wrongfully shed, that he maketh
stone of his hand. his dumb creatures to demand vengeance thereof.
35:22 1 Or, suddenly. 36:1 1 It seemeth that the tribes contended who might marry these
2 Hebrew, instrument. daughters to have their inheritance: and therefore the sons of Joseph
35:24 1 That is, his next kinsman. proposed the matter to Moses.
35:25 1 Under this figure is declared, that our sins could not be 36:2 1 Meaning, Moses.
36:4 1 Signifying that at no time it could return, for in the Jubilee all was the maintenance thereof should have been alienated to others.
things returned to their own tribes. 36:8 1 When there is no male to inherit.
36:5 1 For the tribe could not have continued, if the inheritance which 36:13 1 Touching the ceremonial and judicial laws.
b Gen. 15:18
10 The Lord your God hath 1multiplied you:
and behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven in
number:
Gen. 17:7,8
because they fought against the commandment of the Lord. c John 7:24
11 (The Lord God of your fathers make you a
1 These be the words which Moses spake unto all
d Lev. 19:15
thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless
Deut. 16:19
Israel, on 1this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the 1 Sam. 16:7 you, as he hath promised you,)
Prov. 24:23
plain, 2over against the red sea, between Paran and James 2:2 12 How can I alone 1bear your cumbrance and
Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. your charge, and your strife?
2 There are eleven days journey from 1Horeb 13 Bring you men of wisdom and of understand-
unto Kadesh Barnea, by the way of mount Seir. ing, and 1known among your tribes, and I will make
3 And it came to pass in the first day of the elev- them rulers over you:
enth month, in the fortieth year that Moses spake 14 Then he answered me and said, the thing is
unto the children of Israel according unto all that good that thou hast commanded us to do.
the Lord hath given him in commandment unto 15 So I took the chief of your tribes, 1wise and
them. known men, and made them rulers over you, cap-
4 After that he had slain 1,aSihon the King of the tains over thousands, and captains over hundreds,
Amorites which dwelt in Heshbon, and Og king of and captains over fifty, and captains over ten, and
Bashan, which dwelt at Ashtaroth in Edrei. officers among your tribes.
5 On this side Jordan at the land of Moab 1began 16 And I charged your Judges that same time,
Moses to declare this law, saying, saying, Hear the controversies between your brethren,
6 The Lord our God spake unto us in 1Horeb, and cjudge righteously between every man and his
saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount, brother, and the stranger that is with him.
7 Turn you and depart, and go unto the mountain 17 Ye shall have no respect of person in judgment,
of the Amorites, and unto all places near thereunto d
but shall hear the small as well as the great: ye shall
in the plain, in the mountain, or in the valley: both not fear the face of man: for the judgment is 1Gods:
Southward, and to the Sea side to the land of the and the cause that is too hard for you, bring unto
Canaanites, and unto Lebanon: even unto the great me, and I will hear it.
river, the river 1Perah. 18 Also I commanded you the same time all the
8 Behold, I have set the land before you: go in things which ye should do.
and bpossess that land which the Lord sware, unto 19 Then we departed from Horeb, and went
your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto through all that great and terrible wilderness (as
them and unto their seed after them. ye have seen) by the way of the mountain of the
9 And I spake 1unto you the same time, saying, Amorites, as the Lord our God commanded us: and
I am not able to bear you myself alone: we came to Kadesh Barnea.
Title 1 That is, a second law: so called, because the Law which God receive the Law.
gave in mount Sinai, is here repeated, as though it were a new Law: 1:5 1 The second time.
and this book is a commentary or exposition of the ten command 1:6 1 In the second year and second month, Num. 10:11.
ments. 1:7 1 Or, Euphrates.
1:1 1 In the country of Moab. 1:9 1 By the counsel of Jethro my father-in-law, Exod. 18:19.
2 So that the wilderness was between the Sea and this plain of Moab. 1:10 1 Not so much by the course of nature, as miraculously.
1:2 1 In Horeb, or Sinai, forty years before this the Law was given: 1:12 1 Signifying how great a burden it is, to govern the people.
but because all that were then of age and judgment were now dead, 1:13 1 Whose godliness and uprightness is known.
Moses repeateth the same to the youth which either then were not 1:15 1 Declaring what sort of men ought to have a public charge,
born, or had not judgment. read Exod. 18:31.
1:4 1 By these examples of Gods favor, their minds are prepared to 1:17 1 And you are his Lieutenants.
1:20 1 So that the fault was in themselves, that they did not sooner and agreeable to God.
possess the inheritance promised. 1:38 1 Which ministreth unto thee.
1:22 1 Read Num. 13:13 1:39 1 Which were under twenty years old, as Num. 14:31.
1:24 1 Or, valley of the cluster of grapes. 1:41 1 This declareth mans nature, who will do that which God for
1:25 1 To wit, Caleb, and Joshua: Moses preferreth the better part to biddeth, and will not do that which he commendeth.
the greater, that is, two to ten. 1:42 1 Signifying that man hath no strength, but when God is at
1:27 1 Such was the Jews unthankfulness, that they counted Gods hand to help him.
especial love, hatred. 1:45 1 Because ye rather showed your hypocrisy, than true repen
1:28 1 The other ten, not Caleb and Joshua. tance: rather lamenting the loss of your brethren, than repenting for
1:30 1 Declaring that to renounce our own force, and constantly to your sins.
follow our vocation, and depend on the Lord, is the true boldness,
2:1 1 They obeyed, after that God had chastised them. 2:14 1 He showeth hereby, that as God is true in his promise, so his
2 Eight and thirty years, as verse 14. threatenings are not in vain.
2:4 1 This was the second time: for before they had caused the Isra 2:15 1 His plague and punishment to destroy all that were twenty
elites to return, Num. 20:21. years old and above.
2:7 1 And given thee means, wherewith thou mayest make recom 2:20 1 Who called themselves Rephaims: that is, preservers, or physi
pense: also God will direct thee by his providence, as he hath done. cians to heal and reform vices: but were indeed Zamzummims, that
2:8 1 Or, wilderness. is, wicked and abominable.
2:9 1 Or, besiege. 2:23 1 Or, Gaza.
2 Which were the Moabites and Ammonites. 2:24 1 According to his promise made to Abraham, Gen. 15:21.
2:10 1 Signifying that as these giants were driven out for their sins: so 2:25 1 This declareth that the hearts of men are in Gods hands either
the wicked when their sins are ripe, cannot avoid Gods plagues. to be made faint, or bold.
2:29 1 Because neither entreaty nor examples or others could move 3:1 1 Therefore beside the commandment of the Lord, they had just
him, he could not complain of his just destruction. occasion of his part to fight against him.
2:30 1 God in his election and reprobation doth not only appoint 3:5 1 As villages and small towns.
the ends, but the means tending to the same. 3:6 1 Because this was Gods appointment, therefore it may not be
2:33 1 Hebrew, before us. judged cruel.
2:34 1 God had cursed Canaan, and therefore he would not that any 3:11 1 The more terrible that this giant was, the greater occasion had
of the wicked race should be preserved. they to glorify God for the victory.
2:36 1 Or, into our hand. 3:14 1 Meaning, when he wrote this history.
2:37 1 Or, ford. 3:16 1 Which separateth the Ammonites from the Amorites.
g Num.
Chinnereth even unto the sea of the plain, to wit, the thereto or diminishing. 6 Therein standeth our wis-
27:18,19,23
salt Sea 1under the springs of Pisgah Eastward. h Josh. 15 dom. 9 We must teach it to our children. 15 No image
18 And I commanded 1you the same time, say- Josh. 10:8,25 ought to be made to worship. 26 Threatenings against them
ing, The Lord your God hath given you this land that forsake the Law of God. 37 God chose the seed because
chapter 4 he loved their fathers.
to possess it: ye shall go over armed before your a Deut. 12:32
brethren the children of Israel, all men of war. 1 Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the
19 Your wives only, and your children, and your ordinances and to the laws which I teach you to
cattle (for I know that ye have much cattle) shall 1
do, that ye may live and go in, and possess the land,
abide in your cities, which I have given you, which the Lord God of your fathers giveth you.
20 Until the Lord have given rest unto your 2 aYe shall 1put nothing unto the word which
brethren as unto you, and that they also possess I command you, neither shall ye 2take ought there
the land, which the Lord your God hath given them from, that ye may keep the commandments of the
beyond Jordan: then shall ye freturn every man unto Lord your God which I command you.
his possession, which I have given you. 3 Your 1eyes have seen what the Lord did because
21 gAnd I charged Joshua the same time, saying, of Baal Peor, for all the men that followed Baal Peor,
Thine eyes have seen all that the 1Lord your God the Lord thy God hath destroyed every one from
hath done unto these two Kings: hso shall the Lord among you.
do unto all the kingdoms whither thou goest. 4 But ye that did 1cleave unto the Lord your God,
22 Ye shall not fear them: for the Lord your God, are alive every one of you this day.
he shall fight for you. 5 Behold, I have taught you ordinances, and
23 And I besought the Lord the same time, saying, laws, as the Lord my God commanded me, that
24 O Lord God, thou hast begun to show thy ye should do even so within the land whither ye
servant thy greatness and thy mighty hand: for go to possess it.
where is there a God in heaven or in earth, that can 6 Keep them therefore, and do them: for that is
1
do like thy works, and like thy 2power? your 1wisdom, and your understanding in the sight
25 I pray thee let me go over and see the good of the people, which shall hear all these ordinances,
land that is beyond Jordan, that goodly 1mountain, and shall say, 2Only this people is wise, and of un-
and Lebanon. derstanding, and a great nation.
26 But the Lord was angry with me for your sakes, 7 For what nation is so great, unto whom the
and would not hear me: and the Lord said unto me, gods come so near unto them, as the Lord our God
Let it suffice thee, speak no more unto me of this is, 1near unto us, in all that we call unto him for?
matter. 8 And what nation is so great, that hath ordinances
27 Get thee up into the top of Pisgah, and 1lift up and laws so righteous, as all this Law, which I set
thine eyes Westward, and Northward, and South- before you this day?
ward, and Eastward, and behold it with thine eyes, 9 But take heed to thyself, and 1keep thy soul
for thou shalt not go over this Jordan: diligently, that thou forget not the things which
28 But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and thine eyes have seen, and that they depart not out
bolden him: for he shall go before this people, and of thine heart, all the days of thy life: but teach them
he shall divide for inheritance unto them, the land thy sons, and thy sons sons:
which thou shalt see. 10 Forget not the day that thou stoodest before the
29 So we abode in the valley over against Beth Lord thy God in Horeb, when the Lord said unto
Peor. me, Gather me the people together, and I will cause
3:17 1 Or, at Asdoth-Pisgah. 4:1 1 For this doctrine standeth not in bare knowledge, but in prac
3:18 1 That is, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half Manasseh, as Num. tice of life.
32:28. 4:2 1 Think not to be more wise than I am.
3:21 1 So that the victories came not by your own wisdom, strength 2 God will not be served by halves, but will have full obedience.
or multitude. 4:3 1 Gods judgments executed upon other idolaters ought to serve
3:24 1 He speaketh according to the common and corrupt speech of them for our instruction, read Num. 25:3,4.
which attribute that power unto idols that only appertaineth unto God. 4:4 1 And were not idolaters.
2 Or, wonders. 4:6 1 Because all men naturally desire wisdom, he showeth how to
3:25 1 He meaneth Zion, where the Temple should be built, and God attain unto it.
honored. 2 Or, surely.
3:27 1 As before he saw by the spirits of prophecy the good moun 4:7 1 Helping us, and delivering us out of all dangers, as 2 Sam. 7:23.
tain which was Zion: so here his eyes were lifted up above the order 4:9 1 He addeth all these words, to show that we can never be care
of nature to behold all the plentiful land of Canaan. ful enough to keep the law of God and to teach it to our posterity.
4:11 1 The Law was given with fearful miracles, to declare both that 4:24 1 To those that come not unto him with love and reverence,
God was the author thereof, and also that no flesh was able to abide but rebel against him, Heb. 12:29.
the rigor of the same. 4:25 1 Meaning hereby all superstition and corruption of the true
4:13 1 God joineth this condition to his covenant. service of God.
2 Or, words. 4:26 1 Though men would absolve you, yet the insensible creatures
4:15 1 Hebrew, souls. shall be witnesses of your disobedience.
2 Signifying, that destruction is prepared for all them that make 4:27 1 So that his curse shall make his former blessings of none
any image to represent God. effect.
4:19 1 He hath appointed them for to serve man. 4:29 1 Not with outward show or ceremony, but with a true confes
4:20 1 He hath delivered you out of most miserable slavery and sion of thy faults.
freely chosen you for his. 4:30 1 Hebrew, in the latter days.
4:22 1 Moses good affection appeareth in that he being deprived 4:31 1 To certify them the more of the assurance of their salvation.
of such an excellent treasure, doth not envy them that must enjoy it. 4:32 1 Mans negligence is partly cause, that he knoweth not God.
5
36 Out of heaven he made thee hear his voice to c Exod. 34:7 5 Moses is the mean between God and the people. 6 The
instruct thee, and upon earth he showed thee his Jer. 32:18 Law is repeated. 23 The people are afraid at Gods
great fire, and thou heardest his voice out of the voice. 29 The Lord wisheth that the people would fear
midst of the fire. him. 32 They must neither decline to the right hand nor
37 And because 1he loved thy fathers, therefore he left.
chose their seed after them, and hath brought thee
1 Then Moses called all Israel, and said unto
out of Egypt in his sight by his mighty power,
them, Hear, O Israel, the ordinances and the laws
38 To thrust out nations greater and mightier than
which 1I propose to you this day, that ye may learn
thou, before thee, to bring thee in, and to give thee
them, and take heed to observe them.
their land for inheritance: as appeareth this day.
2 aThe Lord our God made a covenant with us
39 Understand therefore this day, and consider in
in Horeb.
thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above,
3 The Lord 1made not this covenant with our
and upon the earth beneath: there is none other.
fathers only, but with us, even with us all here alive
40 Thou shalt keep therefore his ordinances, and
this day.
his commandments which I command thee this day,
that it may 1go well with thee, and with thy children 4 The Lord talked with you 1face to face in the
after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days Mount, out of the midst of the fire.
upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee 5 (At that time I stood between the Lord and
forever. you, to declare unto you the word of the Lord: for
41 Then Moses separated three cities on this ye were afraid at the sight of the fire, and went not
side of Jordan toward the sun rising: up into the mount) and he said,
42 That the slayer should flee thither, which had 6 bI am the Lord thy God, which have brought
killed his neighbor at unawares, and hated him not thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of
in time past, might flee, I say, unto one of those cities,
1
bondage.
and live: 7 Thou shalt have none 1other gods before my
43 That is, cBezer in the wilderness, in the plain face.
country of the Reubenites: and Ramoth in Gilead 8 Thou shalt make thee no graven image or any
among the Gadites: and Golan in Bashan among likeness of that that is in heaven above, or which is
them of Manasseh. in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters under
44 So this is the law which Moses set before the the earth.
children of Israel. 9 Thou shalt neither bow thyself unto them, nor
45 These are the 1witnesses, and the ordinances, serve them: for cI the Lord thy God am a 1jealous
and the laws which Moses declared to the children God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the
of Israel after they came out of Egypt. children, even unto the third and fourth generation
46 On this side Jordan, in the valley over against of them that hate me:
Beth Peor, in the land of Sihon King of the Amo 10 And showing mercy unto thousands of them
rites, which dwelt at Heshbon, whom Moses and that 1love me, and keep my commandments.
the children of Israel dsmote, after they were come 11 Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy
out of Egypt: God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless
4:34 1 By so manifest proofs that none could doubt thereof. 5:3 1 Some read, God made not this covenant, that is, in such ample
4:35 1 He showeth the cause why God wrought these miracles. forth and with such signs and wonders.
4:37 1 Freely, and not of their deserts. 5:4 1 So plainly that ye need not to doubt thereof.
4:40 1 God promiseth reward not for our merits, but to encourage 5:6 1 Or, servant.
us, and to assure us that our labor shall not be lost. 5:7 1 God bindeth us to serve him only, without superstition and
4:45 1 The articles and points of the covenant. idolatry.
4:49 1 That is, the salt sea. 5:9 1 That is, of his honor, not permitting it to be given to others.
5:1 1 Hebrew, I speak in your ears. 5:10 1 The first degree to keep the commandments, is to love God.
5:13 1 Meaning, since God permitteth six days to our labors, that we 5:29 1 He requireth of us nothing but obedience, showing also that
ought willingly to dedicate the seventh to serve him wholly. of ourselves we are unwilling thereunto.
5:16 1 Not for a show, but with true obedience, and due rever 5:32 1 Ye shall neither add nor diminish, Deut. 4:2.
ence. 5:33 1 As by obedience, God giveth us all felicity: so of disobeying
5:21 1 He speaketh not only of that resolute will, but that there be God proceed all our miseries.
no motion or affection. 6:1 1 Or, judgments.
5:22 1 Teaching us by his example to be content with his word, and 6:2 1 A reverent face and love of God is the first beginning to keep
add nothing thereto. Gods commandments.
5:26 1 Or, man. 6:3 1 Which hath abundance of all things appertaining to mans life.
6:7 1 Some read, thou shalt whet them upon thy children: to wit, 6:20 1 God requireth not only that we serve him all our life,
that they may print them more deeply in memory. but also that we take pains that our posterity may set forth his
6:8 1 Or, signs of remembrance. glory.
6:9 1 That when thou entrest in, thou mayest remember them. 6:23 1 Nothing ought to move us more to true obedience than the
6:12 1 Let not wealth and ease cause thee forget Gods mercies, great benefits which we have received of God.
whereby thou wast delivered out of misery. 6:25 1 But because none could fully obey the law, we must have our
6:13 1 We must fear God, serve him only, and confess his Name, recourse to Christ to be justified by faith.
which is done by swearing lawfully. 7:2 1 Into thy power.
6:16 1 By doubting of his power, refusing lawful means, and abusing 7:4 1 Or, any of them.
his graces. 7:5 1 God would have his service pure without all idolatrous ceremo
6:18 1 Here he condemneth all mans good intentions. nies and superstitions, Deut. 22:3.
7:8 1 Freely, finding no cause in you more than in others so to do. 7:20 1 There is not so small a creature, which I will not arm to fight
7:9 1 And so put difference between him and idols. on thy side against them.
7:10 1 Meaning, manifestly, or in this life. 7:22 1 So that it is your commodity that God accomplish not his
7:12 1 This covenant is grounded upon his free grace: therefore in promise so soon as you would wish.
recompensing their obedience, he hath respect to his mercy and not 7:25 1 And be enticed to idolatry.
to their merits. 8:1 1 Showing that it is not enough to hear the word, except we
7:16 1 We ought not to be merciful, where God commandeth express it by example of life.
severity. 8:2 1 Which is declared in afflictions, either by patience, or by grudg
7:19 1 Or, plagues, or trials, Deut. 29:3; as Exod. 15:25 and Exod. 16:4. ing against Gods visitation.
8:3 1 Man liveth not by meat only, but by the power of God, which or to good fortune.
giveth it strength to nourish us. 8:18 1 If things concerning this life, proceed only of Gods mercy:
8:4 1 As they that go barefooted. much more spiritual gifts and life everlasting.
8:5 1 So that his afflictions are signs of his fatherly love toward us. 8:19 1 Or, take to witness the heaven and the earth, as Deut. 4:26.
8:7 1 Or, meres. 9:1 1 Meaning, shortly.
8:9 1 Where there are mines of metal. 9:2 1 By the report of the spies, Num. 13:26.
8:10 1 For to receive Gods benefits, and not to be thankful, is to con 9:3 1 To guide thee and govern thee.
temn God in them. 9:4 1 Man of himself can deserve nothing but Gods anger, and if
8:14 1 By attributing Gods benefits to thine own wisdom and labor, God spare any it cometh of his great mercy.
9:6 1 Like stubborn oxen which will not endure their masters yoke. of our perdition.
9:7 1 He proveth by the length of time, that their rebellion was most 9:20 1 Whereby he showeth what danger they are in, that have
great and intolerable. authority and resist not wickedness.
9:10 1 That is, miraculously, and not by the hand of men. 9:21 1 Horeb, or Sinai.
9:12 1 So soon as man declineth from the obedience of God, his 9:23 1 At the return of the spies.
ways are corrupt. 9:25 1 Whereby is signified that God requireth earnest continuance
9:14 1 Signifying that the prayers of the faithful are a bar to stay in prayer.
Gods anger that he consume not all. 9:27 1 The godly in their prayers ground on Gods promise, and con
9:16 1 That is, from the Law: wherein he declareth what is the cause fess their sins.
10:3 1 Which wood is of long continuance. 10:15 1 Although he was Lord of heaven and earth, yet would he
10:4 1 When you were assembled to receive the Law. choose none but you.
10:6 1 This mountain was also called Hor, Num. 20:28. 10:16 1 Cut off all your evil affections, Jer 4:4.
10:8 1 That is, to offer sacrifice, and to declare the Law to the peo 10:20 1 Read Deut. 6:13.
ple. 11:2 1 Ye, which have seen Gods graces with your eyes, ought
10:9 1 So God turned the curse of Jacob, Gen. 49:7, unto blessing. rather to be moved, than your children, which have only heard of
10:12 1 For all our sins and transgressions God requireth nothing but them.
to turn to him and obey him. 11:5 1 As well concerning his benefits, as his corrections.
11:6 1 Hebrew, was at their feet. 11:21 1 As long as the heavens endure, 2 Pet. 3:10,12.
11:8 1 Because ye have felt both his chastisements and his benefits. 11:24 1 This was accomplished in Davids and Solomons time.
11:10 1 Or, labor. 2 Called Mediterranean.
2 As by making gutters for the waters to come out of the river Nile 11:28 1 He reproveth the malice of men which leave that which is
to water the land. certain to follow that which is uncertain.
11:14 1 In the seed time, and toward harvest. 11:30 1 Meaning, in Samaria.
11:16 1 By devising to yourselves foolish devotions according to 2 Or, plain.
your own fantasies. 12:1 1 Whereby they are admonished to seek none other God.
12:3 1 Wherein they sacrificed to their idols. 243 years, or as some write more than 300 years, and in other places
12:4 1 Ye shall not serve the Lord with superstitions. till the temple was built.
12:6 1 Meaning, the firstfruits. 12:15 1 As God hath given thee power and ability.
12:7 1 Where his Ark shall be. 2 Everyone might eat at home as well the beast appointed for sac
12:8 1 Not that they sacrificed after their fantasies, but that God rifice, as the other.
would be served more purely in the land of Canaan. 12:17 1 Meaning, whatsoever was offered to the Lord, might not be
12:10 1 It had not been enough to conquer, except God had main eaten, but where he had appointed.
tained them in rest under his protection. 12:23 1 Hebrew, be strong or constant.
12:11 1 Or, that which ye choose out for your vows. 2 Because the life of beasts is in their blood.
12:14 1 As was declared ever by the placing of the Ark, as in Shiloh 12:26 1 That which thou wilt offer in sacrifice.
12:28 1 God by promise bindeth himself to do good to them that 13:5 1 Being convicted by testimonies, and condemned by the
obey his word. judge.
12:30 1 By following their superstitions and idolatries, and thinking 13:6 1 All natural affections must give place to Gods honor.
to serve me thereby. 2 Whom thou lovest as thy life.
12:31 1 They thought nothing too dear to offer to their idols. 13:9 1 As the witness is charged, Deut. 17:7.
13:1 1 Which sayeth that he hath things revealed unto him in 13:13 1 Hebrew, children of Belial.
dreams. 13:14 1 Which art appointed to see faults punished.
13:2 1 He showeth whereunto the false prophets tend. 13:16 1 Signifying that no idolatry is so execrable, nor more griev
13:3 1 God ordaineth all these things that his may be known. ously to be punished, than of them which once professed God.
13:17 1 Of the spoil of that idolatrous and cursed city, Read Deut. 2 Which is not of thy religion.
7:26 and Josh. 7:11. 14:22 1 The tithes were ordained for the maintenance of the Levites,
14:2 1 Therefore thou oughtest not to follow the superstition of the which had none inheritance.
Gentiles. 14:24 1 When he shall give thee ability.
14:4 1 This ceremonial Law instructed the Jews to seek a spiritual 14:25 1 Or, bind up.
pureness, even in their meat and drink. 14:26 1 After the Priest hath received the Lords part.
14:15 1 Or, cuckoo 14:28 1 Besides the yearly tithes that were given to the Levites, these
14:21 1 Because their blood was not shed, but remaineth in them. were laid up in store for the poor.
15:2 1 He shall only release his debtors, which are not able to pay 2 Thou shalt be liberal.
for that year. 15:14 1 In token that thou dost acknowledge the benefit which God
15:4 1 For if thy debtor be rich, he may be constrained to pay. hath given thee by his labors.
15:7 1 Or, any of thy cities. 15:17 1 To the year of Jubilee, Lev. 25:40.
15:9 1 Hebrew, thine eye is evil. 15:18 1 For the hired servant served but three years, and he six.
15:10 1 Hebrew, let not thine heart be evil. 15:19 1 For they are the Lords.
15:11 1 To try your charity, Matt. 26:11. 15:22 1 Thou shalt as well eat them, as the roe buck, and other wild beasts.
16:1 1 Read Exod. 13:4. 16:10 1 Or, as thou art able, willingly.
16:2 1 Thou shalt eat the Easter lamb. 16:13 1 That is, the 15th day of the seventh month, Lev. 23:34.
16:3 1 Which signified that affliction, which thou hadst in Egypt. 16:17 1 According to the ability that God hath given him.
16:5 1 This was chiefly accomplished, when the Temple was built. 16:18 1 He gave authority to that people for a time to choose them
16:6 1 Which was instituted to put them in remembrance of their selves magistrates.
deliverance out of Egypt: and to continue them in the hope of Jesus 16:20 1 The magistrate must constantly follow the tenor of the Law,
Christ, of whom this lamb was a figure. and in nothing decline from justice.
16:9 1 Beginning at the next morning after the Passover, Lev. 23:15; 16:22 1 Or, image
Exod. 13:4. 17:1 1 Thou shalt not serve God for fashions sake, as hypocrites do.
17:2 1 Showing that the crime cannot be excused by the frailty of according to his word.
the person. 17:15 1 Or, mayest not.
17:3 1 Whereby he condemneth all religion and serving of God 2 Who is not of thy nation, lest he change true religion into idolatry,
which God hath not commanded. and bring thee to slavery.
17:6 1 Hebrew, of two witnesses or three witnesses. 17:16 1 To revenge their injuries, and to take them of their best
17:7 1 Whereby they declared that they testifieth the truth. horses, 1 Kings 10:28.
2 To signify a common consent to maintain Gods honor and true 17:17 1 From the Law of God.
religion. 17:18 1 Meaning, the Deuteronomy.
17:9 1 Who shall give sentence as the Priests counsel him by the Law 2 He shall cause it to be written by them, or he shall write it by
of God. their example.
17:11 1 Thou shalt obey their sentence that the controversy may 17:20 1 Whereby is meant, that Kings ought so to love their subjects
have an end. as nature bindeth one brother to love another.
17:12 1 So long as he is the true minister of God, and pronounceth 18:1 1 That is, the Lords part of his inheritance.
e 1 Sam. 28:7
18 hI will raise them up a Prophet from among
people, that they which offer sacrifice, whether it f Acts 7:37
their brethren like unto thee, and will put my words
be bullock or sheep, shall give unto the Priest the g Exod. 20:19 in his 1mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that
1
shoulder, and the two cheeks, and the maw. h Josh. 1:45 I shall command him.
4 The firstfruits also of thy corn, of thy wine, and Acts 3:21
19 And whosoever will not hearken unto my words,
of thine oil, and the first of the fleece of thy sheep which he shall speak in my Name, I will 1require it
chapter 19
shalt thou give him. a Deut. 12:29 of him.
5 For the Lord thy God hath chosen him out of b Exod. 21:13 20 But the Prophet that shall presume to speak
all thy tribes, to stand and minister in the Name of Num. 35:9,11
a word in my name, which I have not commanded
Josh. 20:2
the Lord, him, and his sons forever. c Num. 35:12 him to speak, or that speaketh in the name of other
6 Also when a Levite shall come out of any of gods, even the same Prophet shall die.
thy cities of all Israel, where he remained, and come 21 And if thou think in thine heart, How shall we
with 1all the desire of his heart unto the place, which know the word which the Lord hath not spoken?
the Lord shall choose, 22 When a Prophet speaketh in the Name of the
7 He shall then minister in the Name of the Lord, if the thing 1follow not nor come to pass, that
Lord his God, as all his brethren the Levites, which is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the
remain there before the Lord. Prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt
8 They shall have like portions to eat 1beside that not therefore be afraid of him.
which cometh of the sale of his patrimony.
9 When thou shalt come into the land which
the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn
to do after the abominations of those nations.
19 2 The franchised towns. 14 Not to remove thy
neighbors bounds. 16 The punishment of him
that beareth false witness.
10 Let none be found among you that maketh his
son or his daughter to 1,cgo thorough the fire, or that 1 When the Lord thy God ashall root out the
useth witchcraft, or a regarder of times, or a marker nations, whose land the Lord thy God giveth thee,
of the flying of fowls, or a sorcerer, and thou shalt possess them, and dwell in their cities,
11 Or da charmer, or that counseleth with spirits, or and in their houses,
a soothsayer, or that easketh counsel at the dead. 2 bThou shalt separate three cities for thee, in the
12 For all that do such things are abomination midst of thy land which the Lord thy God giveth
unto the Lord, and because of these abominations thee to possess it.
the Lord thy God doth cast them out before thee. 3 Thou shalt 1prepare thee the way, and divide
13 Thou shalt be 1upright therefore with the Lord the coasts of the land, which the Lord thy God
thy God. giveth thee to inherit, into three parts, that every
14 For these nations which thou shalt possess,
2
manslayer may flee thither.
hearken unto those that regard the times, and unto 4 This also is the cause wherefore the manslayer
sorcerers: 1as for thee, the Lord thy God hath not shall flee thither, and live: who so killeth his neighbor
2
suffered thee so. ignorantly, and hated him not in time passed:
15 fThe Lord thy God will raise up unto thee 5 As he that goeth unto the wood with his neighbor
a 1Prophet like unto me, from among you, even of to hew wood, and his hand striketh with the axe to
thy brethren: unto him ye shall hearken. cut down the tree, if the head slip from the helve,
16 According to all that thou desiredst of the Lord and hit his neighbor that he dieth, the same 1shall
thy God in Horeb, in the day of the assembly, when flee unto one of the cities, and live,
thou saidest, gLet me hear the voice of my Lord God 6 Lest the cavenger of the blood follow after the
no more, nor see this great fire anymore, that I die manslayer while his heart is chafed, and overtake
not. him, because the way is long, and slay him, although
17 And the Lord said unto me, They have well he be not 1worthy of death, because he hated him
18:3 1 The right shoulder, Num. 28:18. end of all Prophets come.
18:6 1 Meaning, to serve God unfainedly, and not to seek ease. 18:18 1 Which promise is not only made to Christ, but to all that
18:8 1 Not constrained to live of himself. teach in his name, Isa. 59:21.
18:10 1 Signifying they were purged by this ceremony of passing 18:19 1 By executing punishment upon him.
between two fires. 18:22 1 Under this sure note he compriseth all the other tokens.
18:13 1 Without hypocrisy or mixture or false religion. 19:3 1 Make an open and ready way.
18:14 1 Hebrew, but thou not so. 2 Which killeth against his will, and bare no hatred in his heart.
2 Hebrew, given or appointed. 19:5 1 That murder be not committed upon murder.
18:15 1 Meaning, a continual succession of Prophets, till Christ the 19:6 1 Or, cannot be judged to death.
h Exod. 21:13
Lev. 24:20
20 3 The exhortation of the Priest when the Israelites
go to battle. 5 The exhortation of the officers
showing who should go to battle. 10 Peace must be first pro-
fathers. Matt. 5:38
9 (If thou keep all these commandments to do claimed. 19 The trees that bear fruit must not be destroyed.
them, which I command thee this day: to wit, that chapter 20 1 When 1thou shalt go forth to war against thine
thou love the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways a Deut. 28:7
enemies, and shalt see horses and chariots, and people
b Judg. 7:3
forever) dthen thou shalt add three cities more for c Num. 21:21
more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord
thee besides those three, Deut. 2:26 thy God is with thee, which brought thee out of the
10 That no innocent blood be shed within thy land of Egypt.
land, which the Lord thy God giveth thee to inherit, 2 And when ye are come near unto the battle,
1
lest blood be upon thee. then the Priest shall come forth to speak unto the
11 But if a man hate his neighbor, and lay wait people,
for him, and rise against him, and smite any man 3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye are
that he die, and flee unto any of these cities, come this day unto battle against your enemies: alet
12 Then the 1Elders of his city shall send and not your hearts faint, neither fear, nor be amazed,
fet him thence, and deliver him to the hands of the nor a dread of them.
avenger of the blood, that he may die. 4 For the Lord your God 1goeth with you, to fight
13 Thine 1eye shall not spare him, but thou shalt for you against your enemies, and to save you.
put away the cry of innocent blood from Israel, that 5 And let the officers speak unto the people,
it may go well with thee. saying, What man is there that hath built a new house,
14 Thou shalt not remove thy neighbors mark, and hath not 1dedicated it, let him go and return to
which they of old time have set in thine inheritance, his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man
that thou shalt inherit in the land, which the Lord dedicate it.
thy God giveth thee to possess it. 6 And what man is there that hath planted a
15 eOne witness shall not rise against a man for vineyard, and hath not 1eaten of the fruit? let him
any trespass, or for any sin, or for any fault that he go to return again unto his house, lest he die in the
offendeth in, fbut at the mouth of two witnesses, or battle, and another eat the fruit.
at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be 7 And what man is there that hath betrothed a
stablished. wife, and hath not taken her? let him go and return
16 If a false witness rise up against a man to again unto his house, lest he die in battle, and another
accuse him of trespass, man take her.
17 Then both the men which strive together, shall 8 And let the officers speak further unto the
stand before the 1Lord, even before the Priests and people, and say, bWhosoever is afraid and faint
the Judges, which shall be in those days. hearted, let him go and return unto his house, lest
18 And the Judges shall make diligent inquisition: his brethrens heart faint like his heart.
and if the witness be found false, and hath given false 9 And after that the officers have made an end of
witness against his brother, speaking unto the people, they shall make captains
19 gThen shall ye do unto him as he had thought of the army to govern the people.
to do unto his brother: so thou shalt take evil away 10 When thou comest near unto a city to fight
forth of the midst of thee. against it, cthou shalt offer it peace.
20 And the rest shall hear this, and fear, and shall 11 And if it answer thee again 1peaceably, and
henceforth commit no more any such wickedness open unto thee, then let all the people that is found
among you. therein, be tributaries unto thee, and serve thee.
19:8 1 When thou goest over Jordan to possess the whole land of people to fight when it seemeth good to them.
Canaan. 20:4 1 Is present to defend you with his grace and power.
19:10 1 Lest thou be punished for innocent blood. 20:5 1 For when they entered first to dwell in an house, they gave
19:12 1 The Magistrates. thanks to God, acknowledging that they had that benefit by his
19:13 1 Then whosoever pardoneth murder, offendeth against the grace.
word of God. 20:6 1 The Hebrew word signifieth to make common or profane,
19:17 1 Gods presence is where his true ministers are assembled. Lev. 19:25.
20:1 1 Meaning, upon just occasion: for God permitteth not his 20:11 1 If it accept peace.
20:15 1 For God had appointed that the Canaanites should be 21:8 1 This was the prayer, which the Priests made in the audience
destroyed, and made the Israelites executors of his will, Deut. 7:1. of the people.
20:19 1 Some read, For man shall be instead of the tree of the field, to 21:12 1 Signifying that her former life must be changed before she
come out in the siege against thee. could be joined to the people of God.
21:1 1 This law declareth how horrible a thing murder is, seeing that 21:13 1 As having renounced parents and country.
for one man whole country shall be punished, except remedy be 2 This only was permitted in the wars, otherwise the Israelites
found. could not marry strangers.
21:4 1 Or, rough. 21:15 1 This declareth that the plurality of wives came of a corrupt
2 That the blood shed of the innocent beasts in a solitary place, affection.
might make them abhor the fact. 21:16 1 Or, while the son of the hated liveth.
21:17 1 As much as to two of the others. them that dwell near unto us, but also to them which are far off.
2 Except he be unworthy, as was Reuben Jacobs son. 22:3 1 Much more art thou bound to do for thy neighbors person.
21:18 1 For it is the mothers duty also to instruct her children. 22:5 1 For that were to alter the order of nature, and to despite God.
21:21 1 Which death was also appointed for blasphemers and idola 22:6 1 If God detests cruelty done to little birds, how much more to
ters: so that to disobey the parents is most horrible. man, made according to his image?
21:23 1 For Gods Law by his death is satisfied, and nature abhorreth 22:9 1 The tenor of this Law, is to walk in simplicity, and not to be
cruelty. curious of new inventions.
22:1 1 As though thou sawest it not. 22:14 1 That is, be an occasion that she is slandered.
22:2 1 Showing that brotherly affection must be showed, not only to 22:17 1 Meaning, the sheet, wherein the signs of her virginity were.
22:19 1 For the fault of the child redoundeth to the shame of the 23:4 1 Hereby he condemneth all that further not the children of
parents: therefore he was recompensed when she was faultless. God in their vocation.
22:24 1 Or, defiled. 23:6 1 Thou shalt have nothing to do with them.
22:26 1 Or, no sin worthy of death. 23:8 1 If the fathers have renounced their idolatry, and received cir
2 Meaning, that the innocent cannot be punished. cumcision.
22:30 1 He shall not lie with his stepmother, meaning hereby all 23:12 1 For the necessities of nature.
other degrees forbidden, Lev. 18. 23:13 1 Meaning hereby that his people should be pure both in
23:1 1 Either to bear office, or to marry a wife. body and soul.
23:2 1 This was to cause them to live chastely, that their posterity 23:15 1 This is meant of the heathen, who fled for their masters cru
might not be rejected. elty, and embraced the true religion.
23:16 1 Hebrew, gates. 24:1 1 Hereby God approveth not that light divorcement, but per
23:18 1 Forbidding hereby that any gain gotten of evil things should mitteth it to avoid further inconvenience, Matt. 19:7.
be applied to the service of God, Mic. 2:7. 24:4 1 Seeing that by dimitting her, he judged her to be unclean and
23:20 1 This was permitted for a time for the hardness of their defiled.
hearts. 24:5 1 That they might learn to know one anothers conditions, and
2 If thou show thy charity to thy brother, God will declare his love so afterward live in godly peace.
toward thee. 24:6 1 Not anything whereby a man getteth his living.
23:23 1 If the vow be lawful and godly. 24:10 1 As though thou wouldest appoint what to have, but shalt
23:24 1 Being hired for to labor. receive what he may spare.
2 To bring home to thine house. 24:13 1 Though he would be unthankful, yet God will not forget it.
24:17 1 Because the world did least esteem these sorts of people, 11:24.
therefore God hath most care over them. 25:5 1 Because the Hebrew word signifieth not the natural brother,
24:20 1 Or, gatherest thine olives. and the word that signifieth a brother, is taken also for a kinsman: it
24:21 1 Or, the grapes of thy vineyard. seemeth that it is not meant that the natural brother should marry
24:22 1 God judged them not mindful of his benefit, except they his brothers wife, but some other of the kindred that was in that
were beneficial unto others. degree which might marry.
25:1 1 Whether there be a plaintiff or none, the magistrates ought to 25:11 1 This law importeth that godly shamefastness be preserved:
try our faults, and punish according to the crime. for it is an horrible thing to see a woman past shame.
25:2 1 When the crime deserveth not death. 25:13 1 Hebrew, stone and stone.
25:3 1 The Jews of superstition afterward took one away, 2 Cor. 25:14 1 Hebrew, Ephah and Ephah, read Exod. 12:6.
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Deut. 28:1
3 The offering of the firstfruits. 5 What they must d Deut. 7:6
12 When thou hast made an end of tithing all
protest when they offer them. 12 The [tithe] of Deut. 14:2 the tithes of thine increase, the third year, which is the
the first year. 13 Their protestation in offering it. 19 To year of tithing, and hast given it unto the Levite, to
what honor God preferreth them which acknowledge him to the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, that
be their Lord. they may eat within thy gates, and be satisfied,
1 Also when thou shalt come into the land which 13 Then thou shalt 1say before the Lord thy God,
the Lord thy God giveth thee for inheritance, and I have brought the hallowed thing out of mine
shalt possess it, and dwell therein, house, and also have given it to the Levites and to
2 1Then shalt thou take of the first of all the the strangers, to the fatherless and to the widow,
fruit of the earth, and bring it out of the land that according to all thy acommandments which thou
the Lord thy God giveth thee, and put it in a basket, hast commanded me: I have 2transgressed none of
and go unto the place which the Lord thy God shall the commandments, nor forgotten them,
choose, to 2place his name there. 14 I have not eaten thereof in my 1mourning, nor
3 And thou shalt come unto the Priest, that shall suffered ought to perish 2through uncleanness, nor
be in those days, and say unto him, I acknowledge given ought thereof for the dead, but have hearkened
this day unto the Lord thy God, that I am come unto unto the voice of the Lord my God: I have done
the country which the Lord sware unto our fathers 3
after all that thou hast commanded me.
for to give us. 15 Look down from thine holy habitation, even
4 Then the Priest shall take the basket out of from heaven, and bless thy people Israel, and the
thine hand, and set it down before the altar of the land which thou hast given us (as thou swarest unto
Lord thy God. our fathers) the land that floweth with milk and
5 And thou shalt answer and say before the Lord honey.
thy God, A 1Syrian was my father, who being ready 16 This day the Lord thy God doth command
to perish for hunger, went down into Egypt, and so- thee to do these ordinances and laws: keep them
journed there with a small company and grew there therefore, and do them with 1all thine heart, and
unto a nation great, mighty 2and full of people. with all thy soul.
6 And the Egyptians vexed us, and troubled us, 17 Thou hast set up the Lord this day to be thy
and laded us with cruel bondage. God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his ordi-
7 But when we 1cried unto the Lord God of nances, and his commandments, and his laws, and
our fathers, the Lord heard our voice, and looked to hearken unto his voice.
on our adversity, and on our labor, and on our op- 18 1And the Lord hath set thee up this day, to be
pression: a bprecious people unto him (as he hath promised
8 And the Lord brought us out of Egypt in a thee) and that thou shouldest keep all his command-
mighty hand, and stretched out arm, with great ments.
terribleness, both in signs and wonders. 19 And to make thee chigh above all nations (which
9 And he hath brought us into this place, and he hath made) in praise, and in name, and in glory,
hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with d
and that thou shouldest be an holy people unto the
milk and honey. Lord thy God, as he hath said.
10 And now, lo, I have 1brought the firstfruits of
the land, which thou, O Lord, hast given me, and
thou shalt set it before the Lord thy God, and wor-
ship before the Lord thy God:
27 2 They are commanded to write the law upon
stones for a remembrance. 5 Also to build an
altar. 13 The cursings are given on mount Ebal.
25:19 1 This was partly accomplished by Saul, about 450 years afterward. but for their uses also which are committed to our charge.
26:2 1 By this ceremony they acknowledged that they received the 26:13 1 Without hypocrisy.
land of Canaan as a free gift of God. 2 Of malice and contempt.
2 To be called upon, served and worshipped spiritually, Deut. 12:5. 26:14 1 Or, for any necessity.
26:5 1 Meaning, Jacob, who served 20 years in Syria. 2 By putting them to any profane use.
2 Only by Gods mercy, and not by their fathers deservings. 3 As far as my sinful nature would suffer: for else, as David and Paul
26:7 1 Alleging the promises made unto our fathers, Abraham, Isaac, say, there is not one just, Ps. 24:3; Rom. 3:10.
and Jacob. 26:16 1 With a good and simple conscience.
26:10 1 In token of a thankful heart, and mindful of this benefit. 26:18 1 Signifying that there is a mutual bond between God and his
26:11 1 Signifying that God giveth us not goods for ourselves only, people.
27:1 1 As Gods minister and charged with the same. 27:15 1 Under this he containeth all the corruptions of Gods service,
27:3 1 God would that his Law should be set up in the borders of and the transgression of the first Table.
the land of Canaan, that all that looked thereon might know that the 27:16 1 Or, contemneth: and this appertaineth to the second Table.
land was dedicated to his service. 27:17 1 He condemneth all injuries and extortions.
27:5 1 The altar should not be curiously wrought, because it should 27:18 1 Meaning, that helpeth not and counselleth not his neighbor.
continue but for a time: for God would have but one altar in Judah. 27:20 1 In committing villiany against him, Lev. 20:11; Deut. 22:30;
27:8 1 That everyone may well read it, and understand it. Ezek. 22:10.
27:10 1 This condition hath bound thee unto, that if thou wilt be his 27:23 1 Meaning, his wifes mother.
people, thou must keep his laws. 27:24 1 For God that seeth in secret, will revenge it.
27:12 1 Meaning, Ephraim and Manasseh. 28:1 1 He will make thee the most excellent of all people.
27:13 1 Signifying, that if they would not obey God for love, they 28:2 1 When thou thinkest thyself forsaken.
should be made to obey for fear. 28:3 1 Thou shalt live wealthily.
28:58 1 For he that offendeth in one, is guilty of all, James 2:10. 2 At the first giving of the law, which was forty years before.
28:61 1 Declaring, that God hath infinite means to plague the 29:3 1 The proofs of my power.
wicked, besides them that are ordinary or written. 29:4 1 He showeth that it is not in mans power to understand the
28:64 1 Signifying that it is a singular gift of God to be in a place mysteries of God, if it be not given him from above.
whereas we may worship God purely, and declare our faith and 29:6 1 Made by mans art, but Manna, which is called the bread of
religion. Angels.
28:66 1 Or, thou shall be in doubt of thy life. 29:10 1 Who knoweth your hearts, and therefore ye may not think
28:68 1 Because they were unmindful of that miracle, when the Sea to dissemble with him.
gave place for them to pass through. 29:12 1 Alluding to them, that when they made a sure covenant, divided
29:1 1 That is, the articles, or conditions. a beast in twain, and passed between the parts divided, Gen. 15:10.
29:15 1 Meaning, their posterity. 29:29 1 Moses hereby proveth their curiosity, which seek those
29:18 1 Such sin, as the bitter fruit thereof might choke and destroy things that are only known to God: and their negligence that regard
you. not that, which God hath revealed unto them, as the Law.
29:19 1 Or, flatter. 30:1 1 By calling to remembrance, both his mercies and plagues.
2 For as he that is thirsty desireth to drink much, so he that followeth 30:2 1 In true repentance is none hypocrisy.
his appetites, seeketh by all means, and yet cannot be satisfied. 30:4 1 Even to the worlds end.
29:22 1 Gods plagues upon them that rebel against him, shall be so 2 And bring thee into thy country.
strong, that all ages shall be astonished. 30:6 1 God will purge all thy wicked affections, which thing is not in
29:26 1 Or, which had not given them a land to possess. thine own power to do.
30:8 1 If we will have God to work in us with his holy Spirit, we must 2 He addeth these promises to signify that it is for our profit that
turn again to him by repentance. we love him, and not for his.
30:9 1 He meaneth not that God is subject to these passions, to 30:19 1 That is, love and obey God: which thing is not in mans
rejoice, or to be sad: but he useth this manner of speech to declare power, but Gods Spirit only worketh it in his elect.
the love that he beareth unto us. 31:2 1 I can no longer execute mine office.
30:11 1 The Law is so evident that none can pretend ignorance. 31:5 1 Into your hands.
30:13 1 By heaven and the sea he meaneth places most far dis 31:6 1 Or, be of good courage.
tant. 31:7 1 For he that must govern the people, hath need to be valiant
30:14 1 Even the law and the Gospel. to repress vice, and constant to maintain virtue.
2 By faith in Christ. 31:8 1 Signifying that man can never be of good courage, except he
30:16 1 So that to love and obey God, is only life and felicity. be persuaded of Gods favor and assistance.
31:11 1 Before the Ark of the covenant, which was the sign of Gods 31:20 1 For this is the nature of flesh, no longer to obey God, than
presence, and the figure of Christ. it is under the rod.
31:13 1 Which were not born when the law was given. 31:21 1 That these evils are come upon them, because they forsook
31:14 1 Or, commandment. me.
31:15 1 In a cloud that was fashioned like a pillar. 31:26 1 Of thine infidelity, when thou shalt turn away from the doc
31:17 1 That is, I will take my favor from them: as to turn his face trine contained therein.
toward us, is to show us his favor. 31:28 1 As governors, judges and magistrates.
31:19 1 To preserve you and your children from idolatry, by remem 31:29 1 By idolatry, and worshipping images, which are the work of
bering Gods benefits. your hands.
32:29 1 They would consider the felicity, that was prepared for them, 32:47 1 For I will perform my promise unto you, Isa. 55:10.
if they had obeyed God. 32:51 1 Or, of strife.
32:30 1 Or, delivered them to their enemies. 2 Ye were not earnest and constant to maintain mine honor.
32:33 1 The fruits of the wicked are as poison, detestable to God, and 33:1 1 This blessing containeth not only a simple prayer, but an
dangerous for man. assurance of the effect thereof.
32:36 1 Or, change his mind. 33:2 1 Meaning, infinite Angels.
2 When neither strong nor weak in a manner remain. 33:3 1 Hebrew, his Saints, that is, the children of Israel.
32:40 1 That is, I swear, read Gen. 14:12. 2 As thy disciples.
32:43 1 Whether the blood of Gods people be shed for their sins or 33:4 1 To us and our successors.
trial of their faith, he promiseth to revenge it. 33:5 1 Or, Moses.
32:44 1 Or, Joshua. 2 Or, Israel.
33:6 1 Reuben shall be one of the tribes of Gods people, though for 33:18 1 In thy prosperous voyages upon the Sea, Gen. 49:13.
his sin his honor be diminished, and his family but small. 33:19 1 Or, mount Zion.
33:7 1 Signifying, that he should hardly obtain Jacobs promises, 2 The tribe of Zebulun.
Gen. 49:8. 33:21 1 So the portion of the Gadites, and others on this side Jordan
33:9 1 He preferred Gods glory to all natural affection, Exod. 32:29. was Gods, though it was not so known.
33:11 1 He declareth that the ministers of God have many enemies, 33:23 1 Meaning, near the sea.
and therefore have need to be prayed for. 33:25 1 Thou shalt be strong, or thy country full of metal. It seemeth
33:12 1 Because the Temple should be built in Zion, which was in the that Simeon is left out, because he was under Judah, and his portion
tribe of Benjamin, he showeth that God should dwell with him there. of his inheritance, Josh. 19:9.
33:13 1 Or, fountains. 33:28 1 Who was plentiful in issue as a fountain.
33:16 1 Which was God appearing unto Moses, Exod. 3:2. 33:29 1 Thine enemies for fear shall lie and fain to be in subjection.
33:17 1 Or, strength. 34:1 1 Which was a part of mount Abarim, Num. 27:12.
j o s h ua
1 2 The Lord encourageth Joshua to invade the land. 4 The
borders and limits of the land of the Israelites. 5 The Lord
promiseth to assist Joshua, if he obey his word. 11 Joshua command
chapter 1
a Josh. 14:9
b Deut. 11:24
and of a good courage, fear not, nor be discouraged?
for I the Lord thy God will be with thee whithersoever
thou goest.
c Heb. 13:5
eth the people to prepare themselves to pass over Jordan, 12 and d Deut. 31:23 10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the
exhorteth the Reubenites to execute their charge. e Deut. 3:32 people, saying,
Deut. 28:14
1 Now after the 1death of Moses the servant of f Num. 32:20
11 Pass through the host, and command the people,
the Lord, the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of saying, Prepare you victuals: for 1after three days ye
Nun, Moses minister, saying, shall pass over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land,
2 Moses my servant is dead: now therefore arise, which the Lord your God giveth you to possess it.
go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto 12 And unto the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and
the land which I give them, that is, to the children to half the tribe of Manasseh spake Joshua, saying,
of Israel. 13 fRemember the word, which Moses the servant of
3 aEvery place that the sole of your foot shall the Lord commanded you, saying, The Lord your God
tread upon, have I given you, as I said unto Moses. hath given you rest, and hath given you this 1land.
4 bFrom the 1wilderness and this Lebanon even 14 Your wives, your children, and your cattle
unto the great river, the river 2Perath: all the land of shall remain in the land which Moses gave you 1on
the 3Hittites, even unto the great 4Sea toward the this side Jordan: but ye shall go over before your
going down of the sun, shall be your coast. brethren armed, all that be men of war, and shall
5 There shall not a man be able to withstand help them,
thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so 15 Until the Lord have given your brethren rest as
will I be with thee: cI will not leave thee, nor forsake well as to you, and until they also shall possess the
thee. land, which the Lord your God giveth them: then
6 dBe strong and of a good courage: for unto this shall ye return unto the land of your possession, and
people shalt thou divide the land for an inheritance, shall possess it, which land Moses the Lords 1servant
which I swore unto their fathers to give them. gave you on this side Jordan toward the sun rising.
7 Only be thou strong, and 1of a most valiant 16 Then they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou
courage, that thou mayest observe and do accord- hast commanded us, we will do, and whithersoever
ing to all the Law which Moses my servant hath thou sendest us, we will go.
commanded thee: ethou shalt not turn away from it 17 As we obeyed Moses in all things, 1so will we
to the right hand, nor to the left, that thou mayest obey thee: only the Lord thy God be with thee, as
2
prosper whithersoever thou goest. he was with Moses.
8 Let not this book of the Law depart out of 18 Whosoever shall rebel against thy command-
thy mouth, but meditate therein day and 1night, ment, and will not obey thy words in all that thou
that thou mayest observe and do according to all commandest him, let him be put to death: only be
that is written therein: for then shalt thou make strong and of good courage.
thy way prosperous, and then shalt thou 2have good
success.
9 Have not I commanded thee, saying, Be strong 2 1 Joshua sendeth men to spy Jericho, whom Rahab
hideth. 11 She confesseth the God of Israel. 12 She
1:1 1 The beginning of this book dependeth on the last chapter of tinual study of Gods word.
Deut. which was written by Joshua as a preparation to his history. 2 Or, govern wisely.
1:4 1 Of Zin, called Kadesh and Paran. 1:11 1 Meaning, from the day that this was proclaimed, Josh. 3:2.
2 Or, Euphrates. 1:13 1 Which belonged to Sihon the king of the Amorites, and Og
3 Meaning, the whole land of Canaan. king of Bashan.
4 Called Mediterranean. 1:14 1 Or, beyond Jordan from Jericho.
1:7 1 Or, grow stronger and stronger. 1:15 1 By your request, but yet by Gods secret appointment, Deut.
2 He showeth wherein consisteth true prosperity, even to obey the 33:21.
word of God. 1:17 1 They do not only promise to obey him so long as God is with
1:8 1 Showing that it was not possible to govern well, without con him: but to help to punish all that rebel against him.
2:1 1 Which place was in the plain of Moab near unto Jordan. destruction he would draw a most miserable sinner to repent, and
2 Or, taverners house, or hostess. confess his Name.
2:3 1 Though the wicked see the hand of God upon them, yet they 2:13 1 Or, lives.
repent not, but seek how they may by their power and policy resist 2:14 1 We warrant you on pain of our lives.
his working. 2:16 1 Which was near unto the city.
2:6 1 Meaning, upon the house: for then their houses were flat 2:17 1 We shall be discharged of our oath if thou dost perform this
above, so that they might do their business thereupon. condition that followeth: for so shalt thou and thine be delivered.
2:9 1 For so God promised, Deut. 28:7; Josh. 5:1. 2:19 1 He shall be guilty of his own death.
2:11 1 Or, melted. 2:20 1 So that others should think to escape by the same means.
2 Or, spirit. 2:21 1 Or, scarlet colored.
3 Herein appeareth the great mercy of God, that in this common 2:23 1 To wit, the river Jordan.
3:1 1 Which according to the Hebrews was in March, and about 40 benefit.
days after Moses death. 3:15 1 Because the river was accustomed at this time to be full, the
3:2 1 Which time was given for to prepare them victuals, Josh. 1:11. miracle is so much the greater.
3:4 1 Or, a mile. 3:17 1 Either tarrying till the people were past, or as some read, sure,
3:8 1 Even in the channel where the stream had run, as verse 17. as though they had been upon the dry land.
3:10 1 By this miracle in dividing the water. 4:3 1 As Josh. 3:17.
3:12 1 Which should set up twelve stones in remembrance of the 2 Meaning, the place where they should camp.
4:6 1 God commandeth that not only we ourselves profit by this 4:19 1 Called Abib or Nisan, containing part of March and part of April.
wonderful work, but that our posterity may know the cause thereof 4:24 1 Gods benefits serve for a further condemnation to the
and glorify his Name. wicked, and stir up his to reverence him, and obey him.
4:9 1 Besides the twelve stones which were carried by the tribes and 5:1 1 The Amorites were on both sides [of ] Jordan, whereof two
set up in Gilgal. kings were slain already on the side toward Moab.
4:11 1 Meaning, in the presence or sight of the people. 5:2 1 For now they had left it off, about 40 years.
4:13 1 That is, before the Ark. 5:3 1 Gilgal was so called, because they were there circumcised.
4:14 1 Or, reverenced him. 5:5 1 For they looked daily to remove at the Lords commandment,
4:16 1 Because the Ark testified Gods presence, and the Tables of which thing they that were new circumcised, could not do without
the Law contained therein, signified Gods will toward his people. great danger.
5:8 1 For their sore was so grievous, that they were not able to 6:3 1 Every day one.
remove. 6:4 1 That the conquest might not be assigned to mans power, but
5:9 1 By bringing you into this promised land, contrary to the wicked to the mercy of God, which with most weak things can overcome
opinion of the Egyptians: or the foreskin whereby you were like to that which seemeth most strong.
the Egyptians. 6:7 1 This is chiefly meant by the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the
5:14 1 In that that Joshua worshippeth him, he acknowledgeth him tribe of Manasseh.
to be God: and in that that he calleth himself the Lords captain, he 6:9 1 Meaning, the rearward, wherein was the standard of the tribe
declareth himself to be Christ. of Dan, Num. 10:25.
6:1 1 That none could go out. 6:11 1 For that day.
2 That none could come in. 6:13 1 The tribe of Dan was so called, because it marched last and
3 For fear of the Israelites. gathered up whatsoever was left of others.
6:15 1 Beside every day once for the space of six days. 6:26 1 He shall build it to the destruction of all his stock, which thing
6:17 1 That is appointed wholly to be destroyed. was fulfilled in Hiel of Bethel, 1 Kings 16:34.
6:19 1 And therefore cannot be put to any private use, but must be 7:1 1 In taking that which was commanded to be destroyed.
first molten, and then serve for the Tabernacle. 7:2 1 This was a city of the Amorites: for there was another so called
6:23 1 For it was not lawful for strangers to dwell among the Israel among the Amorites, Jer. 49:3. The first Ai is called Aiath, Isa. 10:28.
ites, till they were purged. 7:5 1 God would by this overthrow make them more earnest to
6:24 1 Meaning, the Tabernacle. search out and punish the sin committed.
6:25 1 For she was married to Salmon prince of the tribe of Judah, 7:7 1 This infirmity of his faith showeth how we are inclined of nature
Matt. 1:5. to distrust.
7:9 1 When thine enemies shall blaspheme thee and say, that thou 7:21 1 Such a rich garment as the states of Babylon did wear.
wast not able to defend us from them. 7:24 1 Or, nephew.
7:12 1 Then to suffer wickedness unpunished, is to refuse God will 2 Some read a plate: others, a rod, and some a tongue.
ingly. 3 This judgment only appertaineth to God, and to whom he will
7:13 1 Meaning, the man that took of the thing forbidden. reveal it, to man he had commanded not to punish the child for the
7:15 1 That is found guilty, either by lots, or by the judgment of Urim, fathers fault, Deut. 24:16.
Num. 27:21. 7:25 1 He declareth that this is Gods judgment because he had
7:19 1 By declaring truth: for God is glorified when the truth is con offended, and caused others to be slain.
fessed. 8:2 1 Meaning, on the West side, as verse 9.
8:4 1 God would not destroy Ai by miracle, as Jericho, to the intent 8:15 1 As they which feigned to flee for fear.
that other nations might fear the power and policy of his people. 8:18 1 Or, lift up the banner, to signify when they shall invade the city.
8:7 1 Or, drive out (the inhabitants) of the city. 8:20 1 Or, toward the heavens.
8:9 1 With the rest of the army. 2 Or, place.
8:10 1 That is, viewed or mustered them, and set them in array. 8:22 1 Which came out of the ambush.
8:12 1 He sent these few, that the others which lay in ambush might 8:24 1 For the fire, which they had before set in the city, was not to
not be discovered. consume it, but to signify unto Joshua that they were entered.
8:13 1 To the intent that they in the city might the better discover 8:28 1 That it could never be built again.
his army. 8:29 1 According as it was commanded, Deut. 21:23.
8:32 1 Meaning, the ten commandments, which are the sum of the 9:7 1 For the Gibeonites and the Hivites were all one people.
whole Law. 9:9 1 Even the idolaters for fear of death will pretend to honor the
8:35 1 So neither young nor old, man nor woman, were exempted true God, and receive his religion.
from hearing the word of the Lord. 9:11 1 Hebrew, in your hand.
9:1 1 In respect of the plain of Moab. 9:12 1 The wicked lack no art, nor spare no lies to set forth their
2 The main sea called Mediterranean. policy, when they will deceive the servants of God.
9:2 1 Hebrew, one mouth. 9:14 1 Some think that the Israelites ate of their victuals, and so
9:4 1 Because they were all worn. made a league with them.
9:17 1 From Gilgal. 10:3 1 That is, Lord of justice: so tyrants take to themselves glori
9:18 1 Fearing lest for their fault the plague of God should have light ous names, when indeed they be very enemies against God and
upon them all. all justice.
9:20 1 This doth not establish rash oaths, but showeth Gods mercy 10:5 1 So envious the wicked are, when any depart from their hand.
toward his, which would not punish them for their fault. 10:8 1 Lest Joshua should have thought that God had sent this great
9:23 1 For the uses of the Tabernacle and of the temple when it shall power against him for his unlawful league with the Gibeonites, the
be built. Lord here strengtheneth him.
9:26 1 Who were minded to put them to death for fear of Gods wrath. 10:11 1 So we see that all things serve to execute Gods vengeance
9:27 1 That is, for the service of the Temple, as verse 23. against the wicked.
10:13 1 Some read the book of the righteous, meaning Moses: the 10:21 1 Or in safety, so that none gave them as much as an evil
Chaldea text readeth in the book of the Law, but it is like that it was a word.
book thus named, which is now lost. 10:24 1 Signifying what should become of the rest of Gods enemies,
10:14 1 By taking away the enemies hearts and destroying them seeing that kings themselves were not spared.
with hail stones. 10:28 1 Or, every person, Josh. 6:21.
10:19 1 Hebrew, cut off all their train or tail. 10:30 1 Or, persons.
10:40 1 Some read, Ashedoth, which signifieth the descents of the hills. elites should put their trust in them.
10:42 1 In one battle. 11:8 1 Which signifieth hot waters, or according to some, brine pits.
10:43 1 Where the ark was, there to give thanks for their victories. 11:11 1 Both men, women and children.
11:1 1 The more that Gods power appeareth, the more the wicked 11:13 1 Which were strong by situation and not hurt by war.
rage against it. 11:14 1 All mankind.
11:2 1 Which the Evangelists call the lake of Gennesaret, or Tiberias. 11:16 1 That is, Samaria.
11:3 1 Which was mount Sion, as Deut. 4:48. 11:17 1 So called, because it was bare and without trees.
11:6 1 That neither they should serve to the use of war, nor the Isra 2 Or, the valley of Gad.
11:20 1 That is, to give them over to themselves: and therefore they 2 Or, hillsides.
could not but rebel against God and seek their own destruction. 12:7 1 Read Josh. 11:17.
11:22 1 Out of the which came Goliath, 1 Sam. 17:4. 12:8 1 Or, in Ashdoth.
12:1 1 From Gilgal where Joshua camped. 12:22 1 Or, near unto Carmel.
12:3 1 Or, wilderness. 13:1 1 Being almost an hundred and ten years old.
13:1 2 Hebrew, commen into years. 13:13 1 Because they destroyed not all as God had commanded,
3 After that the enemies are overcome. they that remained were snares and pricks to hurt them, Num. 33:35;
13:2 1 Or, borders. Josh. 23:13; Judg. 2:3.
13:3 1 Hebrew, Sihor. 13:14 1 Levi shall live by the sacrifices, Num. 11:23.
2 Hebrew, upon the face of Egypt. 13:17 1 Or, high places of Baal.
13:4 1 Or, Mearah. 13:19 1 Or, the valley.
13:5 1 Or, the plain of Gad. 13:22 1 So that both they which obeyed wicked counsel and the
13:6 1 Read Josh. 11:8. wicked counselor perished by the just judgment of God.
13:9 1 Or, valley. 13:27 1 That is, in the land of Moab.
13:31 1 Meaning, his nephews and posterity. 14:11 1 Hebrew, to go out and come in.
14:3 1 As Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh, Num. 32:33. 14:12 1 Or, giants.
14:4 1 So though Levi lacked, yet were there still twelve tribes by 2 This he spake of modesty, and not of doubting.
this means. 14:15 1 Either for his power or person.
14:6 1 Which was, that they two only should enter into the land, 15:2 1 The Hebrew word signifieth tongue, whereby is meant either
Num. 14:24. the arm of the Sea that cometh into the land, or a rock, or cape that
14:8 1 Which were the ten other spies. goeth into the Sea.
15:5 1 Meaning the mouth of the river where it runneth into the salt 15:14 1 This was done after the death of Joshua, Judg. 1:10, 20.
Sea. 15:17 1 Or, cousins.
15:6 1 Which was a mark to part their countries. 15:18 1 Because her husband tarried too long.
15:7 1 Or, the fountain of the sun. 15:19 1 Or, grant me this petition.
15:8 1 Hebrew, Rephaim. 2 Because her country was barren, she desired of her father a field
15:9 1 Or, the city of wood. that had springs, Judg. 1:14, 15.
15:11 1 Meaning, toward Syria. 15:30 1 Which before was called Zephath, Judg. 1:17.
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to the sons of Ephraim. 1 The Tabernacle set in Shiloh. 4 Certain are sent
9 Also this border goeth down unto the 1river to divide the land to the other seven tribes. 11 The
Kanah Southward to the river: these cities of Ephraim lot of the children of Benjamin.
are among the cities of Manasseh: and the border
of Manasseh is on the North side of the river, and 1 And the whole Congregation of the children
the ends of it are at the 2Sea, of Israel came together at Shiloh: for they set up the
1
Tabernacle of the Congregation there, after the land
10 The South pertaineth to Ephraim, and the
was subject unto them.
North to Manasseh, and the sea is his border: and
they met together in 1Asher Northward, and in 2 Now there remained among the children of
Issachar Eastward. Israel seven tribes, to whom 1they had not divided
11 And Manasseh had in Issachar and in Asher, their inheritance.
Beth Shean, and her towns, and Ibleam, and her 3 Therefore Joshua said unto the children of
towns, and the inhabitants of Dor with the towns Israel, how long are you so slack to enter and possess
thereof, and the inhabitants of En Dor with the the land which the Lord God of your fathers hath
towns thereof, and the inhabitants of Taanach with given you?
her towns, and the inhabitants of Megiddo with the 4 Give from among you for every tribe three men,
towns of the same, even three countries. that I may send them, and that they may rise and
12 Yet the children of Manasseh 1could not walk through the land, and distribute it according
destroy those cities, but the Canaanites dwelled to 1their inheritance, and return to me.
still in that land. 5 And that they may divide it unto them into
13 Nevertheless, when the children of Israel were seven parts, ( Judah shall abide in his coast at the
strong, they put the Canaanites under tribute, but South, and the house of Joseph shall 1stand in their
cast them not out wholly. coasts at the North.)
14 Then the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, 6 Ye shall describe the land therefore into seven
saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot, and parts, and shall bring them hither to me, and I will
one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, cast lots for you here before the 1Lord our God.
forasmuch as the Lord hath 1blessed me hitherto? 7 But the Levites shall have no part among you: for
15 Joshua then answered them, If thou be much the 1Priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance: also
people, get thee up to the woods, and cut trees for Gad and Reuben and half the tribe of Manasseh have
17:4 1 Among them of our tribe. 17:15 1 If this mount be not large enough, why dost not thou get
17:5 1 In the land of Canaan: five to the males: and other five to the more by destroying Gods enemies, as he hath commanded?
daughters of Zelophehad. 17:18 1 So that thou shalt enlarge thy portion thereby.
17:8 1 Meaning, the city itself. 18:1 1 For they had now removed it from Gilgal, and set it up in Shiloh.
17:9 1 Or, the brook of reeds. 18:2 1 As Eleazar, Joshua, and the heads of the tribes had done to
2 That is, toward the main sea. Judah, Ephraim, and half of Manasseh.
17:10 1 In the tribe of Asher, and tribe of Issachar. 18:4 1 That is, into seven portions, to every tribe one.
17:12 1 For at the first they lacked courage, and after agreed with 18:5 1 For these had their inheritance already appointed.
them on condition, contrary to Gods commandment. 18:6 1 Before the Ark of the Lord.
17:14 1 According to my father Jacobs prophecy, Gen. 48:19. 18:7 1 That is, the sacrifices and offerings, Josh. 13:14.
18:8 1 By writing the names of every country and city. 18:17 1 Which is in the tribe of Ephraim.
18:10 1 That everyone should be content with Gods appointment. 18:19 1 To the very strait, where the river runneth into the salt
18:11 1 Their inheritance bordered upon Judah and Joseph. sea.
18:13 1 Which was in the tribe of Ephraim: another Bethel was in the 18:28 1 Which was not wholly in the tribe of Benjamin, but part of it
tribe of Benjamin. was also in the tribe of Judah.
18:15 1 Or, to the sea. 19:1 1 According to Jacobs prophecy, that he should be scattered
18:16 1 Or, Rephaim. among the other tribes, Gen. 49:7.
2 Or, Jerusalem. 19:8 1 Or, Ramath Negeb.
19:9 1 But this large portion was given them by Gods providence to 19:27 1 Joineth to the tribe of Zebulun, which lay more Eastward.
declare their increase in time to come. 19:29 1 Which was Tyre, a strong city in the sea.
19:11 1 Meaning, toward the great Sea. 19:33 1 These cities were in the country of Zaanannim.
19:15 1 There was another Bethlehem in the tribe of Judah. 19:34 1 Or, even unto Jordan.
19:21 1 There was another city of this name in the tribe of Judah: for 19:35 1 Of the which the lake of Gennesaret had his name.
under divers tribes certain cities had all one name, and were distinct 19:46 1 Called Joppa.
by the tribe only. 19:47 1 According as Jacob had prophesied, Gen. 49:17.
20:3 1 At unawares, and bearing him no grudge. 20:9 1 Before the Judges.
20:4 1 Hebrew, in the ears of the Elders. 21:1 1 Or, the chief of the fathers.
20:5 1 That is, the nearest kinsman of him that is slain. 21:2 1 By Moses, by whose ministry God showed his power.
20:6 1 Till his cause were proved. 21:4 1 He meaneth them that were Priests: for some were but Levites.
20:7 1 Or, Galilee. 2 Every tribe gave more or fewer cities according as their inheri
20:8 1 Out of the half tribe of Manasseh beyond Jordan. tance was great or little, Num. 35:8.
21:10 1 For Aaron came of Kohath, and therefore the Priests office 21:27 1 Golan and Kadesh were the cities of refuge under the Ger
remained in that family. shonites.
21:13 1 That is, the Priest of the family of the Kohathites, of whom 21:32 1 Or, Galilee.
Aaron was chief. 21:34 1 They are here called the rest, because they are last num
21:17 1 The suburbs were a thousand cubits from the wall of the bered, and Merari was the younger brother, Gen. 46:11.
cities round about, Num. 35:4. 21:36 1 Bezer and Ramoth were the cities of refuge under the
21:20 1 That were not Priests. Merarites and beyond Jordan, Josh. 20:8.
21:21 1 Hebron and Shechem were the two cities of refuge under 21:41 1 Thus according to Jacobs prophecy they were scattered
the Kohathites. throughout the country, which God used to this end, that his people
21:25 1 Which dwelt in Canaan. might be instructed in the true religion by them.
22:1 1 After that the Israelites enjoyed the land of Canaan. 22:12 1 Such now was their zeal, that they would rather lose
22:2 1 Which was to go armed before their brethren, Num. 32:29. their lives, than suffer the true religion to be changed or cor
22:5 1 He showeth wherein consisteth the fulfilling of the Law. rupted.
22:6 1 He commanded them to God, and prayed for them. 22:14 1 Or, multitude.
22:8 1 Which remained at home and went not to the war, Num. 22:16 1 Not only of the princes, but also of the common people.
31:27; 1 Sam. 30:24. 22:17 1 Meaning, God is not fully pacified, forasmuch as no punish
22:10 1 Hebrew, Geliloth, which country also was called Canaan, ment can be sufficient for such wickedness and idolatry.
because the Amorites dwelling there were called Canaanites. 22:19 1 In your judgment.
2 That is, beyond Jordan: for sometimes the whole country on 2 To use any other service than God hath appointed, is to rebel
both sides of Jordan is meant by Canaan. against God, 1 Sam. 15:23.
22:20 1 Signifying, that if many suffered for one mans fault, for the 22:33 1 Or, praised.
fault of many, all should suffer. 2 Hebrew, said.
22:23 1 Let him punish us. 22:34 1 Or, witness, as verse 27.
22:25 1 Or, to turn back from the true God. 23:1 1 Hebrew, commen into years.
22:28 1 They signify a wonderful care that they bare toward their 23:3 1 Your eyes bearing witness.
posterity, that they might live in the true service of God. 23:4 1 Or, overthrown those nations.
22:30 1 Hebrew, it was good in their eyes. 2 Hebrew, at the sunset.
22:31 1 By preserving and governing us. 23:5 1 Which yet remain and are not overcome, as Josh. 13:2.
2 Whom if ye had offended; he would have punished with you.
24:14 1 This is the true use of Gods benefits, to learn thereby to fear 24:23 1 Out of your hearts and otherwise.
and serve him with an upright conscience. 24:25 1 By joining God and the people together: also he repeated
24:15 1 Hebrew, if it be evil in your sight. the promises and threatenings out of the Law.
2 This teacheth us that if all the world would go from God, yet 24:26 1 Or, elm.
every one of us particularly is bound to cleave unto him. 24:27 1 Rather than mans dissimulation should not be punished,
24:18 1 How much more are we bound to serve God in Christ, by the dumb creatures shall cry for vengeance.
whom we have received the redemption of our souls? 24:31 1 Such are the people commonly as their rulers are.
24:22 1 If you do the contrary, your own mouths shall condemn you. 24:33 1 Hebrew, Gibeath Phinehas.
Judges
1 After Joshua was dead, Judah was constituted cap-
tain. 6 Adoni-Bezek is taken. 14 The request of
Achsah. 16 The children of Keni. 23 The Canaanites are
chapter 1
a Judg. 15:14
b Num. 21:3
11 And from thence he went to the inhabitants
of Debir, and the name of Debir in old time was
Kirjath Sepher.
c Num. 14:24
made tributaries, but not destroyed. Josh. 14:13 12 And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath Se
Josh. 15:14
1 After that Joshua was dead, the children of pher, and taketh it, even to him will I give Achsah
Israel 1asked the Lord, saying, 2Who shall go up my daughter to wife.
for us against the Canaanites to fight first against 13 And Othniel the son of Kenaz Calebs younger
them? brother took it, to whom he gave Achsah his daughter
2 And the Lord said, Judah shall go up: behold, to wife.
I have given the land into his hand. 14 And when she came to him, she moved him to
3 And Judah said unto Simeon his 1brother, ask of her father a field, 1and she lighted off her ass,
Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight and Caleb said unto her, What wilt thou?
against the Canaanites: and I likewise will go with 15 And she answered him, Give me a blessing: for
thee into thy lot: so Simeon went with him. thou hast given me a South country, give me also
4 Then Judah went up, and the Lord delivered the Springs of water: and Caleb gave her the springs
Canaanites and the Perizzites into their hands, and above, and the springs beneath.
they slew of them in Bezek ten thousand men. 16 And the children of 1Keni Moses father-in-
5 And they found 1Adoni-Bezek in Bezek: and law went up out of the city of the palm trees with
they fought against him, and slew the Canaanites, the children of Judah, into the wilderness of Judah,
and the Perizzites. that lieth in the South of Arad, and went and dwelt
6 But Adoni-Bezek fled, and they pursued after among the people.
him, and caught him, and 1cut off the thumbs of his 17 But Judah went with Simeon his brother, and
hands and of his feet. they slew the Canaanites that inhabited Zephath,
7 And Adoni-Bezek said, Seventy Kings having and utterly destroyed it, and called the name of the
the thumbs of their hands and of their feet cut off, city bHormah.
gathered bread under my table: as I have done, so 18 Also Judah took 1Gaza with the coasts thereof,
God hath rewarded me, so they brought him to and Ashkelon with the coasts thereof, and Ekron
Jerusalem, and there he died. with the coasts thereof.
8 (Now the children of Judah had fought against 19 And the Lord was with Judah, and he pos-
Jerusalem, and hath taken it and smitten it with the sessed the mountains: for he could not drive out the
edge of the sword, and had set the 1city on fire.) inhabitants of the valleys, because they had chariots
9 Afterward also the children of Judah went of iron.
down to fight against the Canaanites, that dwelt in 20 And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as cMoses
the mountain, and toward the South, and in the low had said, and he expelled thence the three sons of
country. Anak.
10 And Judah went against the Canaanites that 21 But the children of Benjamin did not cast out
dwelt in Hebron, which Hebron beforetime was the Jebusites, that 1inhabited Jerusalem: therefore
called aKirjath Arba: and they slew 1Sheshai, and the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin
Ahiman, and Talmai. in Jerusalem unto this day.
1:1 1 By the judgment of Urim, read Exod. 28:30; Num. 27:21; 1 Sam. 28:6. Jebusites, 2 Sam. 5:6.
2 Who shall be our captain? 1:10 1 These three were giants, and the children of Anak.
1:3 1 For the tribe of Simeon had their inheritance within the tribe 1:14 1 Read Josh. 15:18.
of Judah, Josh. 19:1. 1:16 1 This was one of the names of Moses father-in-law, read
1:5 1 Or, the lord of Bezek. Num. 10:29.
1:6 1 This was Gods just judgment, as the tyrant himself confesseth, 1:18 1 These cities and others were afterward possessed of the Phi
that as he had done, so did he receive, Lev. 24:19,20. listines, 1 Sam. 6:17.
1:8 1 Which was afterward built again, and possessed by the 1:21 1 For after that the tribe of Judah had burnt it, they built it again.
way into the city, eand we will show thee mercy. b Deut. 22:3 enemies hands: 16 God delivereth them by Judges. 21 Why
25 And when he had showed them the way into the
c Josh. 23:13
God suffered idolaters to remain among them.
city, they smote the city with the edge of the sword, 1 And an 1Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgal
but they let the man and all his household depart. to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of
26 Then the man went into the land of the Hit- Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I
tites, and built a city, and called the name thereof had sworn unto your fathers, and said, I will never
Luz, which is the name thereof unto this day. break my covenant with you.
27 fNeither did Manasseh destroy Beth Shean 2 aYe also shall make no covenant with the in-
with her towns, nor Taanach with her towns, nor habitants of this land, bbut shall break down their
the inhabitants of Dor with her towns, nor the altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice. Why have
inhabitants of Ibleam with her towns, neither the ye done this?
inhabitants of Megiddo with her towns: 1but the 3 Wherefore, I said also, I will not cast them out
Canaanites dwelled still in that land. before you, but they shall be cas thorns unto your
28 Nevertheless when Israel was strong, they put sides, and their gods shall be your 1destruction.
the Canaanites to tribute, and expelled them not 4 And when the Angel of the Lord spake these
wholly. words unto all the children of Israel, the people lifted
29 gLikewise Ephraim expelled not the Canaan- up their voice, and wept.
ites that dwelt in Gezer, but the Canaanites dwelt 5 Therefore they called the name of that place,
in Gezer among them. 1
Bochim, and offered sacrifices there unto the Lord.
30 Neither did 1Zebulun expel the inhabitants 6 Now when Joshua had 1sent the people
of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol, but away, the children of Israel went every man into his
the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became inheritance, to possess the land.
tributaries. 7 And the people had served the Lord all the
31 Neither did Asher cast out the inhabitants of days of Joshua, and all the days of the Elders that
Acco, nor the inhabitants of Sidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of outlived Joshua, which had seen all the great 1works
Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob, of the Lord that he did for Israel.
32 But the Asherites dwelt among the Canaanites 8 But Joshua the son of Nun the servant of the Lord
the inhabitants of the land: for they did not drive died, when he was an hundred and ten years old:
them 1out. 9 And they buried him in the coasts of his in-
33 Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants heritance, in 1Timnath Heres in mount Ephraim,
of Beth Shemesh, nor the inhabitants of Beth Anath, on the North side of mount Gaash.
but dwelt among the Canaanites the inhabitants 10 And so all that generation was gathered unto
of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Beth their fathers, and another generation arose after
Shemesh, and of Beth Anath became tributaries them, which neither knew the Lord, nor yet the
unto them. works which he had done for Israel.
34 And the Amorites 1drove the children of Dan 11 Then the children of Israel did wickedly in
into the mountain: so that they suffered them not the sight of the Lord, and served 1Baal,
to come down to the valley. 12 And forsook the Lord God of their fathers,
35 And the Amorites 1dwelt still in mount Heres which brought them out of the land of Egypt and
in Aijalon, and in Shaalbim, and when the 2hand of followed other gods, even the gods of the people that
Josephs family prevailed, they became tributaries: were round about them, and bowed unto them, and
1:27 1 Wherefore God permitted the Canaanites to dwell still in the 2:1 1 That is, messenger, or prophet, as some think, Phinehas.
land, read Judg. 3:5. 2:3 1 Or, snare.
1:30 1 That is, the tribe of Zebulun as is also to be understood of the rest. 2:5 1 Or, weeping.
1:32 1 But made them pay tribute as the others did. 2:6 1 After that he had divided to every man his portion by lot, Josh.
1:34 1 Or, afflicted them. 24:28.
1:35 1 Or, would dwell. 2:7 1 Meaning, the wonders and miracles.
2 Meaning, when he was stronger than they. 2:9 1 Here, by turning the letters backward is Sereh, as Josh. 24:30.
1:36 1 Which was a city in Arabia, or as some read, from the rock. 2:11 1 That is, all manner of idols.
2:13 1 These were Idols, which had the form of an ewe or sheep trial to prove our faith, Deut. 13:3 and Judg. 3:1.
among the Sidonians. 3:1 1 Which were achieved by the hand of God, and not by the
2:15 1 In all their enterprises. power of man.
2 The vengeance. 3:2 1 For they trusted in God, and he fought for them.
2:16 1 Or, magistrates. 3:6 1 Contrary to Gods commandment, Deut. 3:7.
2 Hebrew, saved. 3:7 1 Trees or woods erected for idolatry.
2:17 1 Meaning, from the true religion. 3:8 1 Or, Mesopotamia.
2:18 1 Hebrew, repented. 3:10 1 He was stirred up by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Seeing their cruelty. 2 Or, Syria.
2:19 1 Hebrew, corrupt themselves. 3:11 1 That is, 32 under Joshua, and eight under Othniel.
2:21 1 As the Hivites, Jebusites, Amorites, etc. 3:12 1 So that the enemies of Gods people have no power over
2:22 1 So that both outward enemies and false prophets are but a them, but by Gods appointment.
5
with him from Harosheth of the Gentiles, unto the 1 The song and thanksgiving of Deborah and Barak,
river Kishon. after the victory.
14 Then Deborah said unto Barak, 1Up: for this
1 Then sang Deborah, and Barak the son of
is the day that the Lord hath delivered Sisera into
Abinoam the same day, saying,
thine hand. Is not the Lord gone out before thee?
2 Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, and
So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten
for the 1people that offered themselves willingly.
thousand men after him.
15 And the Lord destroyed Sisera and all his 3 Hear, ye kings, hearken ye princes: I, even I will
chariots, and all his host with the edge of the sword sing unto the Lord: I will sing praise unto the Lord
before Barak, so that Sisera lighted down off his God of Israel.
chariot, and fled away on his feet. 4 Lord, awhen thou wentest out of Seir, when
16 But cBarak pursued after the chariots, and after thou departedst out of the field of bEdom, the earth
the host unto Harosheth of the Gentiles: and all the trembled, and the heavens rained, the clouds also
host of Sisera fell upon the edge of the sword: there dropped water.
was not a man left. 5 cThe mountains melted before the Lord, das
17 Howbeit Sisera fled away on his feet to the tent did that Sinai before the Lord God of Israel.
of Jael the wife of 1Heber the Kenite: (for peace was 6 In the days of eShamgar the son of Anath, in
between Jabin the king of Hazor, and between the the days of fJael, the highways were 1unoccupied,
house of Heber the Kenite.) and the travelers walked through byways.
18 And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said 7 The towns were not inhabited: they decayed,
unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn into me: fear not. I say, in Israel, until I Deborah came up, which rose
And when he had turned in unto her into her tent, up a 1mother in Israel.
she covered him with a 1mantel. 8 They chose new gods: then was war in the
19 And he said unto her, Give me, I pray thee, a little gates. Was there a 1shield or spear seen among forty
water to drink: for I am thirsty. And she opened da thousand of Israel?
bottle of milk, and gave him drink, and covered him. 9 Mine heart is set on the governors of Israel, and
20 Again he said unto her, Stand in the door of on them that are willing among the people: praise
the tent, and when any man doth come and inquire ye the Lord.
of thee, saying, Is 1any man there? thou shalt say, 10 Speak ye that ride on 1white asses, ye that dwell
Nay. 2
by Middin, and that walk by the way.
4:10 1 Or, he led after him 10,000 men. 4:21 1 That is, the pin or stake, whereby it was fastened to the ground.
4:11 1 Or, posterity. 4:22 1 So he saw that a woman had the honor, as Deborah proph
2 Hebrew, from Cain. esied.
3 Meaning, that he possessed a great part of that country. 4:24 1 Hebrew, went and was strong.
4:14 1 She still encourageth him to this enterprise by assuring him 5:2 1 To wit, the two tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali.
of Gods favor and aid. 5:6 1 For fear of the enemies.
4:17 1 Whose ancestors were strangers, but worshipped the true 5:7 1 Miraculously stirred up of God to pity them and deliver them.
God, and therefore were joined with Israel. 5:8 1 They had no heart to resist their enemies.
4:18 1 Or, blanket. 5:10 1 Ye governors.
4:20 1 To wit, Sisera. 2 As in danger of your enemies.
5:11 1 For now you may draw water without fear of your enemies. 5:23 1 It was a city near to Tabor, where they fought.
5:12 1 To wit, them that kept thy people in captivity. 5:25 1 Some read churned milk in a great cup.
5:14 1 Joshua first fought against Amalek, and Saul destroyed him. 5:27 1 Hebrew, destroyed.
2 Even the learned did help to fight. 5:28 1 Or, feet.
5:15 1 Even the whole tribe. 5:29 1 That is, she comforted herself.
2 They marveled, that they came not over Jordan to help them. 5:30 1 Because he was chief of the army.
5:17 1 She reproveth all them that came not to help their brethren 5:31 1 Shall grow daily more and more in Gods favor.
in their necessity. 6:2 1 For fear of the Midianites, they fled into the dens of the
2 Either by beating of the sea, or by mining. mountains.
5:19 1 They won nothing, but lost all. 6:3 1 Or, of Kedem.
5:21 1 As a besom doeth the filth of the house. 6:4 1 Even almost the whole country.
6:6 1 This is the end of Gods punishments, to call his to repentance, which cannot be persuaded without signs.
that they may seek for help of him. 6:19 1 Of Ephah, read Exod. 16:37.
6:11 1 Or, to prepare his flight. 6:21 1 By the power of God only, as in the sacrifice of [Elijah], 1 Kings
6:13 1 This came not of distrust, but of weakness of faith, which is in 18:38.
the most perfect: for no man in this life can have a perfect faith: yet 6:24 1 Or, the Lord of peace.
the children of God have a true faith, whereby they be justified. 6:25 1 That is, as the Chaldea text writeth, fed seven years.
6:14 1 That is, Christ appearing in visible form. 6:26 1 Which grew about Baals altar.
2 Which I have given thee. 6:28 1 Meaning, the fat bull, which was kept to be offered unto Baal.
6:15 1 Or, family. 6:31 1 Thus we ought to justify them that are zealous of Gods cause,
6:17 1 So that we see how the flesh is enemy unto Gods vocation, though all the multitude be against us.
6:34 1 Hebrew, clad Gideon. 7:5 1 Let them depart as unmeet for this enterprise.
2 The family of Abiezer, whereof he was. 7:7 1 That is, the one and thirty thousand, and 700. See verses 3
6:36 1 This request proceeded not of infidelity, but that he might be and 6.
confirmed in his vocation. 7:8 1 Hebrew, in their hands.
6:40 1 Whereby he was assured that it was a miracle of God. 2 Or, encouraged.
7:1 1 Hebrew, En-harod. 7:9 1 Thus the Lord by divers means doth strengthen him, that he
2 Hebrew, Hammoreh. faint not in so great an enterprise.
7:2 1 God will not that any creature deprive him of his glory. 7:13 1 Some read, a trembling noise of barley bread: meaning, that
7:4 1 I will give thee a proof to know them that shall go with thee. one of no reputation should make their great army to tremble.
7:15 1 Or, gave God thanks, as it is in the Chaldea text. 8:1 1 They began to cavil, because he had the glory of the victory.
7:16 1 Or, firebrands. 8:2 1 Which have slain two princes, Oreb and Zeeb.
2 These weak means God used to signify that the whole victory 2 This last act of the whole tribe is more famous, than the whole
came of him. enterprise of one man of one family.
7:18 1 That is, the victory shall be the Lords and Gideons his servant. 8:5 1 Or, some small portion.
7:20 1 Shall destroy the enemies. 2 Hebrew, that are at my feet.
7:21 1 Or, broke their array. 8:6 1 Because thou hast overcome an handful, thinkest thou to have
7:22 1 The Lord caused the Midianites to kill one another. overcome the whole?
7:24 1 Meaning, the passages or the fords, that they should not 8:7 1 Hebrew, beat in pieces.
escape. 8:9 1 Having gotten the victory.
7:25 1 These places had their names of the acts that were done there. 8:10 1 A city Eastward beyond Jordan.
8:11 1 He went by the wilderness where the Arabians dwelt in tents. restoring of religion, which because it was not according as God had
8:13 1 Some read, before the Sun rose up. commanded, turned to their destruction.
8:14 1 Or, described. 8:26 1 Or, sweet balls.
8:16 1 Hebrew, break in pieces, as one thresheth corn. 8:27 1 That is, such things as pertained to the use of the Tabernacle.
8:18 1 Or, they were like unto thee. See more of Ephod, Exod. 28:4,6; 1 Sam. 2:18 and 2 Sam. 6:14 and
8:19 1 We came all out of one belly: therefore I will be revenged. Judg. 17:5.
8:21 1 Meaning, that they would be rid out of their pain at once, or 8:30 1 Hebrew, which came out of his thigh.
else to have a valiant man to put them to death. 8:32 1 Which city belonged to the family of the Abiezrites.
2 Or, collars. 8:33 1 That is, Baal, to whom they had bound themselves by covenant.
8:22 1 That is, thy posterity. 8:35 1 They were unmindful of God and unkind toward him, by
8:24 1 His intent was to show himself thankful for this victory by whom they had received so great a benefit.
9:1 1 To practice with his kinsfolk for the attaining of the kingdom. both to their own destruction and others.
9:2 1 Of your kindred by my mothers side. 9:14 1 Or, thistle, or brier.
9:4 1 Or, idle fellows and vagabonds. 9:15 1 Abimelech shall destroy the nobles of Shechem.
9:5 1 Thus tyrants to establish their usurped power, spare not the 9:17 1 Hebrew, he cast his life far from him.
innocent blood, 2 Kings 10:7; 2 Chron. 21:4. 9:19 1 That he is your king, and you his subjects.
9:6 1 Which was as the town house, or common hall, which he call 9:23 1 Because the people consented with the king in shedding
eth the tower of Shechem, verse 49. innocent blood, therefore God destroyeth both one and the other.
9:8 1 By this parable he declareth that those that are not ambitious, 9:27 1 Before they were afraid of Abimelechs power, and durst not
are most worthy of honor, and that the ambitious abuse their honor go out of the city.
9:29 1 Braggingly, as though he had been present, or to his captain Zebul. 9:43 1 Which were in his company.
9:31 1 Hebrew, craftily. 9:45 1 That it should be unfruitful, and never serve to any use.
9:33 1 Hebrew, what thine hand can find. 9:46 1 That is, of Baal-Berith, as Judg. 8:33.
9:36 1 Thou art afraid of a shadow. 9:49 1 Meaning, that all were destroyed as well they in the tower,
9:37 1 Hebrew, by the navel. as the other.
2 Or, charmers. 9:54 1 Thus God by such miserable death taketh vengeance on
9:39 1 As their captain. tyrants even in this life.
9:57 1 For making a tyrant their king. 10:15 1 That is, from this present danger.
10:1 1 Or, his uncle. 10:16 1 This is true repentance, to put away the evil, and to serve
10:2 1 Or, governed. God aright.
10:4 1 Signifying, they were men of authority. 2 Or, he pitied.
2 Or, the towns of Jair, as Deut. 3:14. 11:1 1 Hebrew, a man of mighty force.
10:6 1 Or, Syrian. 2 Or, victualler.
10:7 1 Or, delivered. 11:2 1 That is, of an harlot as verse 1.
10:8 1 As the Reubenites, Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh. 11:3 1 Where the governor of the country was called Tob.
10:10 1 They prayed to the Lord, and confessed their sins. 2 Joined with him, as some think, against his brethren.
10:11 1 By stirring them up some prophets, as Judg. 6:8. 11:5 1 Or, ambassadors, sent for that purpose.
11:6 1 Men oft times are constrained to desire help of them, whom thine idols.
before they have refused. 11:26 1 Meaning, their towns.
11:7 1 Oft times those things which men reject, God chooseth to do 11:27 1 To punish the offender.
great enterprises by. 11:29 1 That is, the spirit of strength and zeal.
11:10 1 Hebrew, be the bearer. 11:30 1 As the Apostle commendeth Jephthah for his worthy
11:13 1 Hebrew, in peace. enterprise in delivering the people, Heb. 11:32, so by his rash vow
11:19 1 Or, country. and wicked performance of the same, his victory was defaced: and
11:20 1 He trusted them not to go through his country. here we see that the sins of the godly do not utterly extinguish their
11:24 1 For we ought more to believe and obey God, than thou faith.
11:33 1 Or, the plain. 12:3 1 That is, I ventured my life, and when mans help failed, I put
11:34 1 According to the manner after the victory. my trust only in God.
11:35 1 Being overcome with blind zeal, and not considering 12:4 1 Ye ran from us, and chose Gilead, and now in respect of us,
whether the vow was lawful or no. ye are nothing.
11:37 1 For it was counted as a shame in Israel, to die without chil 12:6 1 Which signifieth the fall of waters, or an ear of corn.
dren, and therefore they rejoiced to be married. 12:8 1 Some think that this was Boaz the husband of Ruth.
12:1 1 After they had passed Jordan. 12:14 1 Hebrew, sons sons.
2 Thus ambition envieth Gods work in others as they did also 2 Or, horse colts.
against Gideon, Judg. 8:1.
13:2 1 Signifying, that their deliverance came only of God, and not the eternal word, which at his time appointed became man.
by mans power. 13:14 1 Anything forbidden by the Law.
13:5 1 Meaning, he should be separate from the world, and dedi 13:16 1 Showing, that he sought not his own honor but Gods,
cated to God. whose messenger he was.
13:6 1 If flesh be not able to abide the sight of an Angel, how much 13:18 1 Or, marvelous.
less the presence of God? 13:19 1 God sent fire from heaven to consume their sacrifice, to con
13:8 1 He showeth himself ready to obey Gods will, and therefore firm their faith in his promise.
desireth to know farther. 13:23 1 These graces that we have received of God, and his accept
13:10 1 It seemth that the Angel appeared unto her twice in ing of our obedience, are sure tokens of his love toward us, so that
one day. nothing can hurt us.
13:11 1 He calleth him man, because he so seemed, but he was Christ 13:25 1 Or, to come upon him at divers times.
14:2 1 Hebrew, take her for me to wife. 14:12 1 To wear at feasts, or solemn days.
14:3 1 Though his parents did justly reprove him, yet it appeareth 14:15 1 Or, drew near: for it was the fourth day.
that this was the secret work of the Lord, verse 4. 2 Or, to impoverish us.
14:4 1 To fight against them for the deliverance of Israel. 14:16 1 Unto them which are of my nation.
14:6 1 Whereby he had strength and boldness. 14:17 1 Or, to the seventh day beginning at the fourth.
14:8 1 Or, to take her to his wife. 14:18 1 If ye had not used the help of my wife.
14:10 1 Meaning, when he was married. 14:19 1 Which was one of the five chief cities of the Philistines.
14:11 1 That is, her parents or friends. 15:1 1 That is, I will use her as my wife.
15:3 1 For through his father-in-laws occasion, he was moved again means that God had given for their deliverance.
to take vengeance of the Philistines. 15:15 1 That is, of an ass lately slain.
15:5 1 Or, that which was reaped and gathered. 15:17 1 Or, the lifting up of the jaw.
15:6 1 Or, the citizen of Timnath. 15:18 1 Whereby appeareth that he did these things in faith, and so
2 So the wicked punish not vice for love of justice, but for fear of with a true zeal to glorify God, and deliver his country.
danger, which else might come to them. 15:19 1 Or, the fountain of him that prayed.
15:8 1 Or, horsemen and footmen. 16:1 1 One of the five chief cities of the Philistines.
15:9 1 Or, camped. 2 Or, victualler.
15:10 1 And so being our prisoner to punish him. 3 That is, he lodged with her.
15:11 1 Such was their gross ignorance, that they judged Gods great 16:2 1 Or, to the light of the morning.
benefits to be a plague unto them. 16:4 1 Or, plain.
15:13 1 Thus they had rather betray their brother, than use the 16:5 1 Of the value of a shekel, read Gen. 23:15.
16:30 1 He speaketh not this of despair, but humbling himself for true religion or order.
neglecting his office and the offence thereby given. 17:7 1 Which Bethlehem was in the tribe of Judah.
17:1 1 Some think this history was in the time of Othniel, or as Jose 17:9 1 For in those days the service of God was corrupt in all estates,
phus writeth, immediately after Joshua. and the Levites were not looked unto.
17:3 1 Contrary to the commandment of God and true religion prac 17:11 1 Not considering that he forsook the true worshipping of
ticed under Joshua, they forsook the Lord and fell to idolatry. God for to maintain his own belly.
17:5 1 He would serve both God and Idols. 17:13 1 Thus the idolaters persuade themselves of Gods favor, when
2 By Teraphim some understand certain idols, having the likeness indeed he doth detest them.
of a man, but others understand thereby all manner of things and 18:1 1 Meaning, no ordinary Magistrate to punish vice according to
instruments belonging unto those, who sought for any answer at Gods word.
Gods hands, as Judg. 18:5,6. 18:2 1 For the portion which Joshua gave them, was not sufficient
3 Hebrew, filled the hand of one. for all their tribe.
17:6 1 For where there is no Magistrate fearing God, there can be no 18:3 1 They knew him by his speech that he was a stranger there.
18:6 1 Thus God granteth the idolaters sometime their requests to was in these idols, and that they should have good success by them,
their destruction that delight in errors. though by violence and robbery they did take them away.
18:7 1 Hebrew, made them ashamed. 18:20 1 With the six hundred men.
18:9 1 Lose ye this good occasion through your slothfulness? 18:21 1 Suspecting them that did pursue them.
18:12 1 Or, the tents of Dan. 18:24 1 This declareth what opinion the idolaters have of their idols.
18:14 1 Because they before had had good success, they would 18:25 1 Hebrew, who have their heart bitter.
that their brethren should be encouraged by hearing the same 18:27 1 Meaning, the idols, as verse 18.
tidings. 18:28 1 Or, deliver them.
18:17 1 So superstition blinded them that they thought Gods power 2 Which after was called Cesarea Philippi.
18:30 1 Thus instead of giving glory to God, they attributed the vic 19:9 1 Hebrew, is weak.
tory to their idols, and honored them therefore. 2 Or, the day lodgeth.
2 That is, till the Ark was taken, 1 Sam. 5:1. 3 To wit, to the town or city where he dwelt.
19:2 1 Hebrew, besides him, to wit, with others. 19:11 1 Or, went down.
19:3 1 Hebrew, to her heart. 19:12 1 Though in these days there were most horrible corruptions,
2 Or, at his meeting. yet very necessity could not compel them, to have to do with them
19:5 1 Hebrew, rose up. that professed not the true God.
2 Or, strengthen. 19:15 1 Or gathered them.
19:6 1 That is, his concubines father. 19:16 1 That is, of the tribe of Benjamin.
19:7 1 Or, compelled him. 19:17 1 Or, a man walking.
19:8 1 Meaning, that he should refresh himself with meat, as verse 5. 19:18 1 To Shiloh of Mizpah where the Ark was.
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chapter 20
we lack nothing. a Hos. 10:9
1 The Israelites assemble at Mizpah, to whom
20 And the old man said, 1Peace be with thee: as the Levite declareth his wrong. 13 They sent
for all that thou lackest, shalt thou find with me: only for them that aid the villain. 45 The Israelites are twice
abide not in the street all night. overcome, 46 And at length get the victory.
21 So he brought him into his house, and gave 1 Then aall the children of Israel went out, and
fodder unto the asses: and they washed their feet, the Congregation was gathered together as 1one man,
and did eat and drink. from Dan to Beersheba, with the land of Gilead,
22 And as they were making their hearts merry, unto the 2Lord in Mizpah.
behold, the men of the city, 1wicked men beset the 2 And the 1chief of all the people, and all the
house round about, and 2smote at the door, and spake tribes of Israel assembled in the Congregation of
to this old man the master of the house, saying, Bring the people of God four hundred thousand footmen
forth the man that came into thine house that we that 2drew sword.
may know him.
3 (Now the children of Benjamin heard that the
23 And bthis man the master of the house went out
children of Israel were gone up to Mizpah) Then,
unto them, and said unto them, Nay my brethren,
the children of Israel 1said, How is this wickedness
do not so wickedly, I pray you, seeing that this man
committed?
is come into mine house, do not this villainy.
4 And the same Levite, the womans husband that
24 Behold, here is my daughter, a virgin, and his
was slain, answered and said, I came unto Gibeah
concubine: them will I bring out now, 1and humble
that is in Benjamin with my concubine to lodge,
them, and do with them what seemeth you good:
5 And the 1men of Gibeah arose against me, and
but to this man do not this villainy.
beset the house round about upon me by night, think-
25 But the men would not hearken to him: therefore
ing to have slain me, and have forced my concubine
the man took his concubine, and brought her out
that she is dead.
unto them: and they knew her and abused her all
the night unto the morning and when the day began 6 Then I took my concubine, and cut her in
to spring, they let her go. pieces, and sent 1her throughout all the country of
26 So the woman came in the dawning of the day, the inheritance of Israel: for they have committed
and 1fell down at the door of the mans house where abomination and villainy in Israel.
her lord was, till the light day. 7 Behold, ye are all children of Israel, give your
27 And her 1lord arose in the morning, and opened advice, and counsel herein.
the doors of the house, and went out to go his way, 8 Then all the people arose as one man, saying,
and behold, the woman his concubine was 2dead at There shall not a man of us go to his tent, neither
the door of the house, and her hands lay upon the any turn into his 1house.
threshold. 9 But now this is that thing which we will do to
28 And he said unto her, up, and let us go: but she Gibeah: we will go up by lot against it.
answered not. Then he took her up upon the ass, 10 And we will take ten men of the hundred
and the man rose up, and went unto his 1place. throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred
29 And when he was come to his house, he took of the thousand, and a thousand of ten thousand to
a knife and laid hand on his concubine, and divided bring 1victual for the people, that they may do (when
her in pieces with her bones into twelve parts, and they come to Gibeah of Benjamin) according to all
sent her through all quarters of Israel. the villainy, that it hath done in Israel.
30 And all that saw it, said, There was no 1such 11 So all the men of Israel were gathered against
thing done or seen since the time that the children of the city, knit together as one man.
Israel came up from the land of Egypt unto this day: 12 And the tribes of Israel sent men through all
19:20 1 Or, be of good comfort. 20:1 1 That is, all with one consent.
19:22 1 Hebrew, men of Belial, that is, given to all wickedness. 2 To ask counsel.
2 To the intent they might break it. 20:2 1 Hebrew, corners.
19:24 1 That is, abuse them, as Gen. 19:8. 2 Meaning, men able to handle their weapons.
19:26 1 She fell down dead, as verse 27. 20:3 1 To the Levite.
19:27 1 Or, husband. 20:5 1 Or, chief, or lord.
2 Or, fallen. 20:6 1 That is, her pieces, to every tribe a piece, Judg. 19:29.
19:28 1 Meaning, home unto mount Ephraim. 20:8 1 Before we have revenged this wickedness.
19:30 1 For this was like the sin of Sodom for the which God rained 20:10 1 These only should have the charge to provide for vittles for
down fire and brimstone from heaven. the rest.
20:12 1 That is, every family of the tribe. 20:27 1 To wit, in Shiloh.
20:13 1 Because they would not suffer the wicked to be punished, 20:28 1 Or, served in the Priests office at those days: for the Jews
they declared themselves to maintain them in their evil, and there write, that he lived three hundred years.
fore were all justly punished. 20:31 1 By the policy of the children of Israel.
20:18 1 That is, to the Ark, which was in Shiloh some think in Mizpah, 20:32 1 Meaning, crossways or paths to divers places.
as verse 1. 20:34 1 They knew not that Gods judgment was at hand to destroy
20:21 1 This God permitted, because the Israelites partly in their them.
strength, and partly God would by this means punish their sins. 20:36 1 Retired to draw them after.
20:25 1 All they drawing the sword. 20:37 1 Or, made a long sound with a trumpet.
20:39 1 For they were waxen hardy by the two former victories. of their daughters.
20:41 1 And withstood their enemies. 21:4 1 According to their custom, when they would consult with
20:42 1 For they were compassed in on every side. the Lord.
20:43 1 Or, drove them from their rest. 21:6 1 Or, repented that they had destroyed their brethren, as
20:45 1 They slew them by one and one, as they were scattered abroad. appeareth verse 15.
20:46 1 Besides eleven hundred that had been slain in the former 21:8 1 Condemning them to be favors of vice, which would not put
battles. their hand to punish it.
20:48 1 If they belonged to the Benjamites. 21:10 1 Hebrew, children of strength.
21:1 1 This oath came of rashness, and not of judgment: for after 21:13 1 To wit, about four months after the discomfiture, Judg. 20:47.
they brake it, in showing secretly the means to marry with certain 2 Or, friendly.
Ruth
1 1 Elimelech goeth with his wife and children into the
land of Moab. 3 He and his sons die. 19 Naomi
and Ruth come to Bethlehem.
what cause will ye go with me? are there any more sons
in my womb, that they may be your husbands?
12 Turn again my daughters: go your way: for
1 In the time that the Judges 1ruled, there was a I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I
dearth in the 2land, and a man of Bethlehem 3Judah have hope, and if I had an husband this night: yea,
went for to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and and if I had borne sons,
his wife, and his two sons. 13 Would ye tarry for them, till they were of age?
2 And the name of the man was Elimelech, would ye be deferred for them from taking of hus-
and the name of his wife, Naomi, and the names bands? nay my daughters: for it grieveth me 1much
of his two sons, Mahlon, and Chilion, Ephrathites for your sakes that the hand of the Lord is gone out
of Bethlehem Judah: and when they came into the against me.
land of Moab, they continued there. 14 Then they lift up their voice and wept again,
3 Then Elimelech the husband of Naomi died, and Orpah 1kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth
and she remained with her two sons, abode still with her.
4 Which took them wives of the 1Moabites: the 15 And Naomi said, Behold, thy sister-in-law
ones name was Orpah, and the name of the other is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods:
Ruth: and they dwelled there about ten years. 1
return thou after thy sister-in-law.
5 And Mahlon and Chilion dieth also both twain: 16 And Ruth answered, Entreat me not to leave
so the woman was left, destitute of her two sons, and thee, nor to depart from thee: for whither thou goest,
of her husband. I will go: and where thou dwellest, I will dwell: thy
6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law, people shall be my people, and thy God my God.
and returned from the country of Moab: for she had 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will
heard say in the country of Moab, that the Lord had I be buried. The Lord do so to me and more also,
1
visited his people, and given them bread. if ought but death depart thee and me.
7 Wherefore she departed out of the place where 18 When she saw that she was steadfastly minded
she was, and her two daughters-in-law with her, and to go with her, she left speaking unto her.
they went on their way to return unto the land of 19 So they went both until they came to Beth-
Judah. lehem: and when they were come to Bethlehem, it
8 Then Naomi said unto her two daughters-in- was 1noised of them through all the city, and they
law, Go, return each of you unto her own mothers said, Is not this Naomi?
house: the Lord show favor unto you, as ye have 20 And she answered them, Call me not 1Naomi,
done with the dead, and with me. but call me 2Mara: for the Almighty hath given me
9 The Lord grant you, that you may find 1rest, much bitterness.
either of you in the house of her husband. And when 21 I went out full, and the Lord hath caused me
she kissed them, they lift up their voice and wept. to return empty: why call ye me Naomi, seeing the
10 And they said unto her, Surely we will return Lord hath humbled me, and the Almighty hath
with thee unto thy people. brought me unto adversity?
11 But Naomi said, Turn again my daughters: for 22 So Naomi returned and Ruth the Moabitess
1:1 1 Hebrew, judged. the ease of the body, than to the comfort of the soul.
2 In the land of Canaan. 1:13 1 Or, more than you.
3 In the tribe of Judah, which was also called Bethlehem Ephrathah, 1:14 1 When she took leave and departed.
because there was another city so called in the tribe of Zebulun. 1:15 1 No persuasions can prevail to turn them back from God,
1:4 1 By this wonderful providence of God Ruth became one of whom he hath chosen to be his.
Gods household, of whom Christ came. 1:19 1 Whereby appeareth that she was of a great family of good
1:6 1 By sending them plenty again. reputation.
1:9 1 Hereby it appeareth that Naomi by dwelling among idolaters, 1:20 1 Or, beautiful.
was waxen cold in the true zeal of God, which rather hath respect to 2 Or, bitter.
1:22 1 Which was in the month Nisan, that containeth part of March 2:10 1 Even of the Moabites, which are enemies to Gods people.
and part of April. 2:12 1 Signifying, that she shall never want anything, if she put her
2:1 1 Both for virtue, authority, and riches. trust in God, and live under his protection.
2:2 1 This her humility declareth her great affection toward her 2:14 1 Which she brought home to her mother-in-law.
mother-in-law, forasmuch as she spareth no painful diligence to get 2:18 1 To wit, of her bag, as is in the Chaldea text.
both their livings. 2:20 1 To my husband and children, when they were alive, and now to us.
2:7 1 Or, certain handfuls. 2:22 1 Or, fall upon thee.
2:9 1 That is, take heed in what field they do reap. 2:23 1 Or, returned to her mother-in-law.
3:1 1 Meaning, that she would provide her of an husband, with 3:15 1 Or, mantle.
whom she might live quietly. 3:16 1 Perceiving by her coming home, that he had not taken her to
3:2 1 Or, in the barn. his wife, she was astonied.
3:3 1 Boaz, nor yet any other. 4:1 1 Which was the place of judgment.
3:7 1 That is, had refreshed himself among his servants. 2 The Hebrews here use two words which have no proper signification,
3:8 1 Or, turned himself from one side to another. but serve to note a certain person, as we say, Ho sirrah, or ho such a one.
3:10 1 Thou showest thyself from time to time more virtuous. 4:4 1 Or, inhabitants.
3:13 1 If he will take thee to be his wife by the title of affinity, accord 2 For thou art the next of the kin.
ing to Gods law, Deut. 25:5. 4:5 1 That his inheritance might bear his name that is dead.
4:7 1 That he had resigned his right, Deut. 25:9. 4:15 1 Meaning, many sons.
4:10 1 Or, of the city where he remained. 4:18 1 This genealogy is brought in, to prove that David by succes
4:11 1 Ephrathah and Bethlehem are both one. sion came of the house of Judah.
4:14 1 He shall leave continual posterity.
Samuel
1 1 The genealogy of Elkanah father of Samuel. 2 His
two wives. 5 Hannah was barren, and prayed to the
Lord. 15 Her answer to Eli. 20 Samuel is born. 24 She
chapter 1
a Deut. 16:16
b Num. 6:5
unto the Lord, and wept sore:
11 Also she vowed a vow, and said, O Lord of hosts,
if thou wilt look on the trouble of thine handmaid,
Judg. 13:5
doth dedicate him to the Lord. c Ps. 42:5 and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid,
1 There was a man of one of the two Ramathaim 1 but give unto thine handmaid a man-child, then I
Zophim, of mount Ephraim, whose name was El- will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life,
kanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son
b
and there shall no razor come upon his head.
of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 12 And as she continued praying before the Lord,
2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Eli marked her mouth.
Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: 13 For Hannah spake in her heart: her lips did
and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no move only, but her voice was not heard: therefore
children. Eli thought she had been drunken.
14 And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be
3 aAnd this man went up out of his city every
drunken? Put away thy 1drunkenness from thee.
year, to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of
hosts in 1Shiloh, where were the two sons of Eli, 15 Then Hannah answered and said, Nay my lord,
Hophni, and Phinehas, Priests of the Lord. but I am a woman 1troubled in spirit: I have drunk
neither wine nor strong drink, but have cpoured out
4 And on a day, when Elkanah sacrificed, he
my soul before the Lord.
gave to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and
16 Count not thine handmaid 1for a wicked woman:
daughters portions,
for of the abundance of my complaint and my grief
5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy 1portion: have I spoken hitherto.
for he loved Hannah, and the Lord had made her
17 Then Eli answered, and said, Go in peace, and
barren.
the God of Israel grant thy petition that thou hast
6 And her adversary vexed her sore, forasmuch asked of him.
as she upbraided her, because the Lord had made 18 She said again, Let thine handmaid find 1grace
her barren. in thy sight: so the woman went her way, and did
7 (And so did he year by year) and as oft as she eat, and looked no more sad.
went up to the house of the Lord, thus she vexed 19 Then they rose up early, and worshipped
her, that she wept and did not eat. before the Lord, and returned, and came to their
8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Han- house to Ramah. Now Elkanah knew Hannah his
nah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? wife, and the Lord 1remembered her.
and why is thine heart troubled? am not I better to 20 For in process of time Hannah conceived and
thee than ten 1sons? bare a son, and she called his name Samuel, Because,
9 So Hannah rose up after that they had eaten said she, I have asked him of the Lord.
and drunk in Shiloh (and Eli the Priest sat upon 21 So the man 1Elkanah and all his house, went
a stool by one of the posts of the 1Temple of the up to offer unto the Lord the yearly sacrifice and his
Lord) vow:
10 And she was troubled in her mind, and prayed 22 But Hannah went not up: for she said unto
1:1 1 There were two Ramatus, so that in this city in mount Ephraim 1:14 1 Hebrew, thy wine.
were Zophim, that is, the learned men and Prophets. 1:15 1 Hebrew, of an hard spirit.
1:3 1 For the Ark was there at that time. 1:16 1 Hebrew, for a daughter of Belial.
1:5 1 Some read, a portion with an hearty cheer. 1:18 1 That is, pray unto the Lord for me.
1:8 1 Let this suffice thee, that I love thee no less, than if thou hadst 1:19 1 According to her petition.
many children. 1:21 1 This Elkanah was a Levite, 1 Chron. 6:27, and as some write once
1:9 1 That is of the house where the Ark was. a year they accustomed to appear before the Lord with their families.
1:23 1 Because her prayer took effect, therefore it was called the 2:8 1 He prefereth to honor, and putteth down according to his own
Lords promise. will, though mans judgment be contrary.
1:24 1 Hebrew, a child. 2 Therefore he may dispose all things according to his will.
1:26 1 That is, most certainly. 2:10 1 She grounded her prayer on Jesus Christ which was to come.
1:28 1 Hebrew, lent. 2:11 1 In all that Eli commanded him.
2 Meaning, Eli gave thanks to God for her. 2:12 1 That is, they neglected his ordinance.
2:1 1 After that she had obtained a son by prayer, she gave thanks. 2:13 1 Or, son.
2 I have recovered strength and glory by the benefit of the Lord. 2:14 1 Transgressing the order appointed in the Law, Lev. 7:31, for
3 I can answer them that reprove my barrenness. their bellys sake.
2:3 1 In that ye condemn my barrenness, ye show your pride against 2:15 1 Which was commanded first to have been offered to God.
God. 2:16 1 Or, Law.
2:5 1 They sell their labors for necessary food. 2 Not passing for their own profit, so that God might be served aright.
2 Or, many. 2:17 1 Seeing the horrible abuse thereof.
2:20 1 Or, for the thing that she hath lent to the Lord: to wit, Samuel. 2:32 1 Thy posterity shall see the glory of the chief Priest translated
2:22 1 Which was (as the Hebrews write) after their travail, when to another, whom they shall envy, 1 Kings 2:27.
they came to be purified, read Exod. 38:8; Lev. 12:6. 2:33 1 Or, when they come to mans age.
2:24 1 Because they contemn their duty to God, verse 17. 2:35 1 Meaning Zadok, who succeeded Abiathar, and was the figure
2:25 1 So that to obey good admonitions is Gods mercy, and to dis of Christ.
obey them is his just judgment for sin. 2:36 1 That is, shall be inferior unto him.
2:27 1 To wit, Aaron. 3:1 1 The Chaldea text readeth, while Eli lived.
2:29 1 Why have you contemned my sacrifices, and as it were trod 2 Because there were very few Prophets to declare it.
them under foot? 3:2 1 In the Court next to the Tabernacle.
2:30 1 Gods promises are only effectual to such as he giveth con 3:3 1 That is, the lamps which burnt in the night.
stancy unto, to fear and obey him. 3:4 1 Josephus writeth that Samuel was 12 years old, when the Lord
2:31 1 Thy power and authority. appeared to him.
there was an exceeding great slaughter, for there fell which idol fell down before it. 6 The men of Ashdod
of Israel 1thirty thousand footmen. are plagued. 8 The Ark is carried into Gath, and after to
11 And the Ark of God was taken, and the two Ekron.
sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas died.
1 Then the Philistines took the Ark of God and
12 And there ran a man of Benjamin out of the carried it from Ebenezer unto 1Ashdod,
army, and came to Shiloh the same day with his
2 Even the Philistines took the Ark of God, and
clothes 1rent, and earth upon his head.
brought it into the house of Dagon, and set it by
13 And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by 1
Dagon.
the wayside, waiting: for his heart 1feared for the
3 And when they of Ashdod rose the next day in
Ark of God: and when the man came into the city
the morning, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face
to tell it, all the city cried out.
on the ground before the Ark of the Lord, and they
14 And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he
took up Dagon, and set him in his place again.
said, What meaneth this noise of the tumult? and
the man came in hastily, and told Eli. 4 Also they rose up early in the morning the
15 (Now Eli was fourscore and eighteen years old, next day, and behold, Dagon was fallen upon his
and bhis eyes were dim that he could not see.) face on the ground before the Ark of the Lord, and
16 And the man said unto Eli, I came from the the head of Dagon and the two palms of his hands
army, and I fled this day out of the host: and he said, were cut off upon the threshold: only the stump of
What thing is done, my son? Dagon was left to him.
17 Then the messenger answered, and said, Israel 5 Therefore the Priests of Dagon, and all that
is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also come into Dagons house, 1tread not on the threshold
a great slaughter among the people: and moreover of Dagon in Ashdod, unto this day.
thy two sons, Hophni and Phinehas 1are dead, and 6 But the hand of the Lord was heavy upon them
the Ark of God is taken. of Ashdod, and destroyed them, and smote them with
18 And when he had made mention of the Ark the aemerods, both Ashdod, and the coasts thereof.
of God, Eli fell from his seat backward by the side of 7 And when the men of Ashdod saw this, they
the gate, and his neck was broken, and he died: for said, Let not the Ark of the God of Israel abide with
he was an old man and heavy: and he had 1judged us: for his hand is sore upon us and upon Dagon
Israel forty years. our god.
19 And his daughter-in-law, Phinehas wife, was 8 They sent therefore, and gathered all the princes
with child, near 1her travail: and when she heard of the Philistines unto them, and said, 1What shall
the report that the Ark of God was taken, and that we do with the Ark of the God of Israel? And they
her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she answered, Let the Ark of the God of Israel be carried
2
bowed herself, and travailed: for her pains came about unto Gath: and they carried the Ark of the
upon her. God of Israel about.
20 And about the time of her death, the women 9 And when they had carried it about, the hand of
that stood about her, said unto her, Fear not: for the Lord was against the city with a very great destruc-
thou hast borne a son: but she answered not, nor tion, and he smote the men of the city both small and
regarded it. great, and they had emerods in their secret parts.
21 And she named the child 1Ichabod, saying, 10 Therefore they sent the Ark of God to Ekron:
The glory is departed from Israel, because the Ark and as soon as the Ark of God came to Ekron, the
of God was taken, and because of her father-in-law Ekronites cried out, saying, They have brought the Ark
4:10 1 David alluding to this place, Ps. 78:63, saith they were con 4:22 1 She uttered her great sorrow by repeating her words.
sumed with fire: meaning they were suddenly destroyed. 5:1 1 Which was one of the five principal cities of the Philistines.
4:12 1 In token of sorrow and mourning. 5:2 1 Which was their chief idol, and as some write, from the navel
4:13 1 Lest it should be taken of the enemies. downward was like a fish, and upward like a man.
4:17 1 According as God had afore said. 5:5 1 Thus instead of acknowledging the true God by this miracle,
4:18 1 Or, governed. they fall to a further superstition.
4:19 1 Or, to cry out. 5:8 1 Though they had felt Gods power, and were afraid thereof, yet
2 And settled her body toward her travail. they would further try him, which thing God turned to their destruc
4:21 1 Or, No glory, or where is the glory? tion and his glory.
6 1 The time that the Ark was with the Philistines, which and the coffer with the mice of gold, and with the
they sent again with a gift. 12 It cometh to Beth She similitudes of their emerods.
mesh. 17 The Philistines offer golden emerods. 19 The men 12 And the kine went the straight way to Beth
of Beth Shemesh are stricken for looking into the Ark. Shemesh, and kept one path, and lowed as they went,
and turned neither to the right hand nor to the left:
1 So the Ark of the Lord was in the country of
also the princes of the Philistines went after 1them
the Philistines 1seven months.
unto the borders of Beth Shemesh.
2 And the Philistines called the Priests and the
13 Now they of Beth Shemesh were reaping their
Soothsayers, saying, What shall we do with the
wheat harvest in the valley, and they lift up their eyes,
Ark of the Lord? tell us wherewith we shall send
and spied the Ark, and rejoiced when they saw it.
it home again.
14 And the cart came into the field of Joshua a
3 And they said, If you send away the Ark of Beth Shemite, and stood still there. There was also a
the God of Israel, send it not away empty, but give great stone, and 1they clave the wood of the cart, and
unto it 1a sin offering: then shall ye be healed, and offered the kine for a burnt offering unto the Lord.
it shall be known to you, why his hand departeth 15 And the Levites took down the Ark of the Lord,
not from you. and the coffer that was with it, wherein the jewels of
4 Then said they, What shall be the sin offering, gold were, and put them on the great stone, and the
which we shall give unto it? And they answered, Five men of Beth Shemesh offered burnt offering, and
golden emerods, and five golden mice, according to sacrificed sacrifices that same day unto the Lord.
the number of the princes of the Philistines: for one 16 And when the five princes of the Philistines
plague was on you all, and on your princes. had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day.
5 Wherefore ye shall make the similitudes of 17 So these are the golden emerods, which the
your emerods, and the similitudes of your mice that Philistines gave for a sin offering to the Lord: for
destroy the land: so ye shall give glory unto the God 1
Ashdod one, for Gaza one, for Askelon one, for
of Israel, that he may take his hand from you, and Gath one, and for Ekron one,
from your 1gods, and from your land. 18 And golden mice, according to the number of
6 Wherefore then should ye harden your hearts, all the cities of the Philistines, belonging to the five
as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts, princes, both of walled towns, and of towns unwalled
when he wrought wonderfully among them, adid unto the great stone of 1Abel, whereon they set the
they not let them go, and they departed? Ark of the Lord: which stone remaineth unto this day
7 Now therefore make a new cart, and take two in the field of Joshua the Beth Shemite.
milch kine, on whom there hath come no yoke: and 19 And he smote of the men of Beth Shemesh,
tie the kine to the cart, and bring the calves home because they 1had looked in the Ark of the Lord: he
from them. slew even among the people fifty thousand men and
8 Then take the Ark of the Lord, and set it upon threescore and ten men: and the people lamented,
the cart, and put the 1jewels of gold which ye give it because the Lord had slain the people with so great
5:11 1 The wicked when they feel the hand of God, grudge and 2 The wicked attribute almost all things to fortune and chance, whereas
reject him, where the godly humble themselves, and cry for mercy. indeed there is nothing done without Gods providence and decree.
6:1 1 They thought by continuance of time the plague would have 6:12 1 For the trial of the matter.
ceased, and so would have kept the Ark still. 6:14 1 To wit, the men of Beth Shemesh, which was Israelites.
6:3 1 The idolaters confess there is a true God, who justifieth sin justly. 6:17 1 These were the five principal cities of the Philistines, which
6:5 1 This is Gods judgment upon the idolaters, that knowing the were not all conquered unto the time of David.
true God, they worship him not aright. 6:18 1 Or, the plaint, or lamentation.
6:8 1 Meaning, the golden emerods and the golden mice. 6:19 1 For it was not lawful to any either to touch or to see it, save
6:9 1 The God of Israel. only to Aaron and his sons, Num. 4:15, 20.
7 1 The Ark is brought to Kiriath Jearim. 3 Samuel 12 Then Samuel took a stone, and pitched it
exhorteth the people to forsake their sins, and turn to between Mizpah and 1Shen, and called the name
the Lord. 10 The Philistines fight against Israel, and are thereof Ebenezer, and he said, Hitherto hath the
overcome. 16 Samuel judgeth Israel. Lord helped us.
13 So the Philistines were brought under, and
1 Then the men of 1Kirjath Jearim came, and
they came no more again into the coasts of Israel:
took up the Ark of the Lord, and brought it into the
and the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines
house of Abinadab in the hill: and they sanctified
all the days of Samuel.
Eleazar his son, to keep the Ark of the Lord.
14 Also the cities which the Philistines had taken
2 (For while the Ark abode in Kirjath Jearim, from Israel, were restored to Israel, from Ekron even
the time was long, for it was twenty years) and all to Gath: and Israel delivered the coasts of the same
the house of Israel lamented 1after the Lord. out of the hands of the Philistines: and there was
3 Then Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, peace between Israel and the 1Amorites.
saying, If ye be come again unto the Lord with all 15 And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life,
your heart, aput away the strange gods from among 16 And went about year by year to Bethel, and Gilgal,
you, and bAshtoreth, and direct your hearts unto the and Mizpah, and judged Israel in all those places.
Lord, and serve him conly, and he shall deliver you 17 Afterward he returned to Ramah: for there
out of the hand of the Philistines. was his house, and there he judged Israel: also he
4 Then the children of Israel did put away dBaal built an 1altar there unto the Lord.
and Ashtoreth, and served the Lord only.
5 And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to 1Mizpah,
and I will pray for you unto the Lord.
6 And they gathered together to Mizpah, and
8 1 Samuel maketh his sons Judges over Israel, who
follow not his steps. 5 The Israelites ask a King.
11 Samuel declareth in what state they should be under
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drew water, and poured it out before the Lord, and the King. 19 Notwithstanding, they ask one still, and the
fasted the same day, and said there, We have sinned Lord willeth Samuel to grant unto them.
against the Lord. And Samuel judged the children 1 When Samuel was now become old, he 1made
of Israel in Mizpah. his sons Judges over Israel,
7 When the Philistines heard that the children of 2 (And the name of his eldest son was 1Joel,
Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the Princes and the name of the second Abijah) even Judges in
of the Philistines went up against Israel: and when Beersheba.
the children of Israel heard that, they were afraid of 3 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned
the Philistines. aside after lucre, and atook rewards, and perverted
8 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease the judgment.
not to 1cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he 4 Wherefore all the Elders of Israel gathered
may save us out of the hand of the Philistines. them together, and came to Samuel unto 1Ramah,
9 Then Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered 5 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and
it all together for a burnt offering unto the Lord, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: bmake us now a King
Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel, and the Lord to judge us like all nations.
7:1 1 A city in the tribe of Judah, called also Kirjath Baal, Josh. 15:60. 1 Sam. 2:10.
7:2 1 Lamented for their sins, and followed the Lord. 7:12 1 Which was a great rock over against Mizpah.
7:5 1 For Shiloh was now desolate, because the Philistines had taken 7:14 1 Meaning, the Philistines.
thence the Ark. 7:17 1 Which was not contrary to the Law: for as yet a certain place
7:6 1 The Chaldea text hath, that they drew water out of their heart: was not appointed.
that is, wept abundantly for their sins. 8:1 1 Because he was not able to bear the charge.
7:8 1 Signifying, that in the prayers of the godly, there ought to be 8:2 1 Who was also called Vasheni, 1 Chron. 6:28.
a vehement zeal. 8:4 1 For there his house was, 1 Sam. 7:17.
7:10 1 According to the prophecy of Hannah Samuels mother,
8:6 1 Because they were not content with the order that God had 9:1 1 That is, both valiant and rich.
appointed, but would be governed as were the Gentiles. 9:2 1 So that it might seem that God approved their request in
8:9 1 To prove if they will forsake their wicked purpose. appointing out such a person.
8:11 1 Not that kings have this authority by their office, but that such 9:3 1 All these circumstances were means to serve unto Gods
as reign in Gods wrath should usurp this over their brethren, contrary providence, whereby Saul (though not approved of God) was
to the law, Deut. 17:20. made king.
8:15 1 Or, chief officers. 9:5 1 Where was Ramathaim Zophim, the city of Samuel.
8:18 1 Because ye repent not for your sins, but because ye smart for 9:7 1 Or, vittles.
your afflictions, whereinto ye cast yourselves willingly. 9:8 1 Which is about five pence, read Gen. 23:15.
8:22 1 Or, grant their request. 9:9 1 So called because he foresaw things to come.
9:12 1 That is, a feast after the offering, which should be kept in an his family in all peace offerings, Lev. 10:14.
high place of the city appointed for that use. 2 That both by the assembling of the people, and by the meat
9:13 1 That is, give thanks and distribute the meat according to their prepared for thee, thou mightest understand that I knew of thy
custom. coming.
9:15 1 Hebrew, in his ear. 9:26 1 To speak with him secretly: for the houses were flat above.
9:16 1 Notwithstanding their wickedness, yet God was ever mindful 9:27 1 Gods commandment as concerning thee.
of his inheritance. 10:1 1 In the Law this anointing signified the gifts of the holy Ghost,
9:19 1 Meaning, all that thou desirest to know. which were necessary for them that should rule.
9:20 1 Whom doth Israel desire to be their King, but thee? 10:2 1 Samuel confirmeth him by these signs, that God hath
9:22 1 Where the feast was. appointed him king.
9:24 1 That is, the shoulder with the breast, which the Priest had for 10:3 1 Or, oaks.
10:4 1 Hebrew, of peace. 10:17 1 Both to declare unto them their fault in asking a King, and
10:5 1 Which was an high place in the city Kirjath Jearim, where the also to show Gods sentence therein.
Ark was, 1 Sam. 7:2. 10:20 1 That is, by casting of lot.
10:9 1 Hebrew, shoulder. 10:22 1 As though he were unworthy and unwilling.
2 He gave him such virtues as were meet for a King. 10:24 1 Hebrew, let the king live.
10:10 1 Or, sang praises. 10:25 1 As it is written in Deut. 17:15, etc.
10:12 1 Meaning, that prophecy cometh not by succession, but is 10:27 1 Both to avoid sedition, and also to win them by patience.
given to whom it pleaseth God. 11:1 1 After that Saul was chosen king: for fear of whom they asked
2 Noting thereby him that from low degree cometh suddenly to honor. a king, as 1 Sam. 12:12.
11:2 1 This declareth that the more near the tyrants are to their 11:13 1 By showing mercy he thought to overcome their malice.
destruction, the more cruel they are. 11:15 1 In sign of thanksgiving for the victory.
11:6 1 God gave him the spirit of strength and courage to go against 12:1 1 I have granted your petition.
this tyrant. 12:2 1 To govern you in peace and war.
11:7 1 He addeth Samuel because Saul was not yet approved of all. 12:3 1 God would that this confession should be a pattern for all
2 Hebrew, as one man. them that have any charge or office.
11:9 1 Meaning, Saul and Samuel. 12:5 1 Your King, who is anointed by the commandment of the Lord.
11:10 1 That is, to the Ammonites, dissembling that they had hope 12:6 1 Or, exalted.
of aid. 12:7 1 Or, benefits.
11:12 1 By this victory the Lord won the hearts of the people to Saul. 12:9 1 Captain of Jabins host, King of Hazor.
12:11 1 That is, Samson, Judg. 13:25. will not forsake you.
12:12 1 Leaving God to seek the help of man, 1 Sam. 8:5. 12:24 1 Unfeignedly, and without hypocrisy.
12:14 1 Ye shall be preserved as they that follow the Lords will. 13:1 1 While these things were done.
12:15 1 Meaning, the governors. 2 Before he took upon him the state of a King.
12:17 1 In that ye have forsaken him, who hath all power in his hand, 13:3 1 Of Kirjath Jearim, where the Ark was, 1 Sam. 10:5.
for a mortal man. 2 That everyone should prepare themselves to war.
12:19 1 Not only at other times, but now chiefly. 13:5 1 Which was also called Bethel, in the tribe of Benjamin.
12:20 1 He showeth that there is no sin so great, but it shall be for 13:7 1 Where the two tribes and the half remained.
given, if the sinner turn again to God. 13:8 1 Thinking that the absence of the Prophet was a sign, that they
12:22 1 Of his free mercy, and not of your merits, and therefore he should lose the victory.
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themselves together to Michmash, 14 Jonathan and his armor bearer put the Philistines
12 Therefore said I, the Philistines will come to flight. 24 Saul bindeth the people by an oath, not
down now upon me to Gilgal, and I have not made to eat till evening. 32 The people eat with the blood. 38 Saul
supplication unto the Lord. I was bold therefore and would put Jonathan to death. 45 The people deliver him.
offered a burnt offering.
1 Then on a day Jonathan the son of Saul said
13 And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly:
unto the young man that bare his armor, 1Come and
thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy
let us go over toward the Philistines garrison, that is
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God, which he commanded thee: for the Lord had
yonder on the other side, but he told not his father.
now stablished thy kingdom upon Israel forever.
2 And Saul tarried in the border of Gibeah under a
14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the
pomegranate tree, which was in Migron, and the people
Lord hath sought him a 1man after his own heart,
that were with him, were about six hundred men.
and the Lord hath commanded him to be governor
over his people, because thou hast not kept that 3 And Ahijah the son of Ahitub, aIchabods
which the Lord had commanded thee. brother, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eli, was the
15 And Samuel arose, and got him up from Lords Priest in Shiloh, and wore an Ephod: and the
Gilgal in 1Gibeah of Benjamin: and Saul numbered people knew not that Jonathan was gone.
the people that were found with him, about six 4 Now in the way whereby Jonathan sought to
hundred men. go over to the Philistines garrison, there was a 1sharp
16 And Saul and Jonathan his son, and the people rock on the one side, and a sharp rock on the other
that were found with them, had their abiding in side: the name of the one was called Bozez, and the
Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines pitched in name of the other Seneh.
Michmash. 5 The one rock stretched from the North toward
17 And there came out of the host of the Philistines Michmash, and the other was from the South toward
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three bands to destroy, one band turned unto the Gibeah.
way of Ophrah unto the land of Shual, 6 And Jonathan said to the young man that bare
18 And another band turned toward the way to his armor, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison
Beth Horon, and the 1third band turned toward the of these 1uncircumcised: it may be that the Lord will
way of the coast that looketh toward the valley of work with us: for it is 2not hard to the Lord bto save
Zeboim, toward the wilderness. with many, or with few.
19 Then there was no smith found throughout all 7 And he that bare his armor, said unto him, Do
the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the all that is in thine heart: go where it pleaseth thee:
Hebrews make them swords or spears. behold, 1I am with thee as thine heart desireth.
20 Wherefore, all the Israelites went down to 8 Then said Jonathan, Behold, we go over unto
the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, his those men, and will show ourselves unto them.
mattock, and his axe, and his weeding hook. 9 1If they say on this wise to us, Tarry until we
21 Yet they had a file for the shares, and for the come to you, then we will stand still in our place,
mattocks, and for the pick forks, and for the axes, and not go up to them.
13:10 1 Hebrew, bless him. 13:22 1 To declare that the victory only came of God, and not by
13:11 1 Though these causes seem sufficient in mans judgment: yet their force.
because they had not the word of God, they turned to his destruction. 14:1 1 By this example God would declare to Israel that the victory
13:13 1 Who willed thee to obey him, and rest upon the words spo did not consist in multitude or armor, but only came of his grace.
ken by his Prophet. 14:4 1 Or, like a tooth.
13:14 1 That is, David. 14:6 1 To wit, the Philistines.
13:15 1 And went to his city Ramah. 2 Or, none can let the Lord.
13:17 1 Or, the destroyer: to wit, the captains came out with three bands. 14:7 1 I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.
13:18 1 So that to mans judgment these three armies would have 14:9 1 This he spake by the spirit of prophecy, forasmuch hereby
overrun the whole country. God gave him assurance of the victory.
14:11 1 Thus they spake contemptuously and by derision. selves as enemies to their brethren.
14:13 1 That is, he crept up, or went up with all haste. 14:24 1 Such was his hypocrisy and arrogancy, that he thought to attrib
14:14 1 The second was when they slew one another, and the third ute to his policy that which God had given by the hand of Jonathan.
when the Israelites chased them. 2 Hebrew, bread.
14:15 1 In that the insensible creatures tremble for fear of Gods 14:26 1 That is, the punishment, if they break their oath.
judgment, it declareth how terrible his vengeance shall be against 14:27 1 Which were dim before for weariness and hunger.
his enemies. 14:28 1 Or, weary.
14:19 1 Let the Ephod alone: for I have no leisure now to ask counsel 14:29 1 By making this cruel law.
of God, Num. 27:21. 14:33 1 That the blood of the beast that shall be slain, may be
14:21 1 Though before for fear of the Philistines they declared them pressed out upon it.
14:35 1 Or, of that stone began he to build an altar. 2 Which was the Wife of David, 1 Sam. 18:27.
14:36 1 To ask counsel of him. 14:50 1 Whom Joab the captain of David slew, 2 Sam. 3:27.
14:38 1 Hebrew, corners. 14:52 1 As Samuel had forewarned, 1 Sam. 8:11.
14:41 1 Cause the lot to fall on him that hath broken the oath: 15:1 1 Because he hath preferred thee to this honor, thou art bound
but he doth not consider his presumption in commanding the to obey him.
same oath. 15:3 1 That this might be an example of Gods vengeance against
14:45 1 The people thought it their duty to rescue him, who of igno them that deal cruelly with his people.
rance had but broken a rash law, and by whom they had received so 15:4 1 Or, knew their number by the lambs which they brought.
great a benefit. 15:5 1 Or, fought in the valley.
14:47 1 Or, overcame them. 15:6 1 Which were the posterity of Jethro Moses father-in-law.
14:48 1 As the Lord had commanded, Deut. 25:17. 2 For Jethro came to visit them, and gave them good counsel,
14:49 1 Called also Abinadab, 1 Sam. 31:2. Exod. 18:19.
15:11 1 God in his eternal counsel never changeth nor repenteth, as his Commandment, though the intent seems never so good to
verse 29, though he seemeth to us to repent when anything goeth man.
contrary to his temporal election. 15:25 1 This was not true repentance, but dissimulation, fearing the
15:13 1 This is the nature of hypocrites to be impudent against the loss of his kingdom.
truth, to condemn others, and justify themselves. 15:28 1 That is, to David.
15:17 1 Meaning, of base condition, as 1 Sam. 9:21. 15:29 1 Meaning, God, who maintaineth and prefereth his.
15:20 1 He standeth most impudently in his own defense both 15:32 1 Or, in bonds.
against God and his own conscience. 2 He suspected nothing less than death, or as some write, he
15:23 1 God hateth nothing more than the disobedience of passed not for death.
15:34 1 Where his house was. 16:6 1 Thinking that Eliab had been appointed of God to be made
15:35 1 Though Saul came where Samuel was, 1 Sam. 19:22. King.
2 As verse 11. 16:11 1 Hebrew, are the children ended?
16:1 1 Signifying, that we ought not to show ourselves more pitiful 16:13 1 Or, prospered.
than God, nor to lament them whom he casteth out. 16:14 1 The wicked spirits are at Gods commandment to execute
16:2 1 Hebrew, in thine hand. his will against the wicked.
2 That is, to make a peace offering, which might be done though 16:18 1 Though David was now anointed King by the Prophet, yet
the Ark was not there. God would exercise him in sundry sorts before he had the use of
16:4 1 Fearing, lest some grievous crime had been committed, his kingdom.
because the Prophet was not wont to come thither. 16:21 1 Or, served him.
16:23 1 God would that Saul should receive this benefit as at Davids 17:10 1 Or, hand to hand.
hand: that his condemnation might be the more evident, for his cruel 17:12 1 Or, he was counted among them that bare office.
hate toward him. 17:15 1 To serve Saul, as 1 Sam. 16:19.
17:1 1 Or, in Ephes Dammim. 17:17 1 Though Jesse meant one thing, yet Gods providence
17:2 1 Or, of the oak. directed David to another end.
17:4 1 Between the two camps. 17:18 1 If they have laid anything to gage for their necessity, redeem
17:5 1 Or, coat of plate. it out.
2 That is, 156 pounds 4 ounces after half an ounce the shekel: 17:22 1 Hebrew, vessels.
and 600 shekels weight amounteth to 18 pounds 3 quarters. 2 Hebrew, of peace.
17:6 1 Or, greaves. 17:23 1 Or, valley.
17:9 1 Hebrew, smite me. 2 As are above rehearsed, verses 8 and 9.
17:52 1 Or, Gath the city. 18:9 1 Because he bare him envy and hatred.
17:54 1 Or house at Bethlehem. 18:10 1 That is, spake as a man beside himself: for so the people
17:55 1 That is, of what family and tribe is he? or else he had forgot abused this word, when they could not understand.
ten David, albeit he had received so great a benefit by him. 18:13 1 Meaning, he was captain over the people.
18:1 1 His affection was fully bent toward him. 18:17 1 Fight against them that war against Gods people.
18:5 1 That is, he prospered in all his doings. 18:19 1 By whom he had five sons which David put to death at the
18:6 1 To wit, Goliath. request of the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21:8.
18:7 1 Hebrew, answered, playing.
18:21 1 So his hypocrisy appeareth: for under pretence of favor he 19:1 1 Before Saul sought Davids life secretly, but now his hypocrisy
sought his destruction. bursteth to open cruelty.
18:23 1 Meaning, that he was not able to endow his wife with 19:3 1 That I may give thee warning what to do.
riches. 19:5 1 Hebrew, he put his soul in his hand.
18:26 1 Because he thought himself able to compass the Kings 19:6 1 Whatsoever he pretended outwardly, yet his heart was full of
request. malice.
18:27 1 Meaning, David and his soldiers. 19:9 1 He played on his harp to mitigate the rage of the evil spirit,
18:29 1 To be deprived of his kingdom. as 1 Sam. 16:23.
18:30 1 That is, David had better success against the Philistines than 19:12 1 Thus God moved both the son and daughter of this tyrant to
Sauls men. favor David against their father.
19:15 1 Behold, how the tyrants to accomplish their rage, neither Gods providence, that David might have time to escape.
regard oath nor friendship, God nor man. 20:2 1 Hebrew, reveal it in mine ear.
19:18 1 Naioth was a school where the word of God was studieth, 20:3 1 I am in great danger of death.
near to Ramah. 20:4 1 Hebrew, saith.
19:20 1 Being their chief instructor. 20:5 1 At what time there should be a solemn sacrifice, Num. 28:11,
2 Changed their minds and praised God. to the which they added peace offerings and feasts.
19:23 1 With a mind to persecute them. 20:6 1 Read 1 Sam. 1:21.
19:24 1 His kingly apparel. 20:9 1 That he were fully determined.
2 He humbled himself as others did. 20:10 1 If thy father do favor me.
20:1 1 For Saul was stayed, and prophesied a day and a night by 20:13 1 The Lord punish me most grievously.
20:14 1 I know that if thou werest now preferred to the Kingdom, thou 20:29 1 That is, a peace offering.
wouldest not destroy me, but show thyself friendly to my posterity. 2 Meaning, all his kinsfolk.
20:18 1 Or, mentioned. 20:30 1 Thou art ever contrary unto me as thy mother is.
20:19 1 Hebrew, of the way, because it served as a sign to show the 20:31 1 Hebrew, son of death.
way to them that passed by. 20:32 1 For it were too great tyranny to put one to death and not to
20:21 1 Hebrew, peace. show the cause why.
20:22 1 The Lord is the author of thy departure. 20:35 1 For this was the third day, as it was agreed upon, verse 5.
20:26 1 Yet he might have some business to let him. 20:38 1 By these words he admonished David what he ought to do.
20:27 1 Thus he speaketh contemptuously of David. 20:40 1 Hebrew, instruments.
20:41 1 It seemeth that he had shot on the North side of the stone, eaten of this holy food?
lest the boy should have espied David. 21:7 1 Tarrying to worship before the Ark.
20:42 1 Which oath he calleth in the eighth verse, the covenant of 2 Or, master of them that kept Sauls castle.
the Lord. 21:9 1 Behind that place, where the high Priests garment lay.
21:1 1 Where the ark then was to ask counsel of the Lord. 21:10 1 That is, out of Sauls dominion.
21:2 1 These infirmities that we see in the Saints of God, teach 21:12 1 Hebrew, put these words in his heart.
us that none hath his justice in himself, but receiveth it of Gods 21:13 1 By making marks and toys.
mercy. 21:15 1 Is he meet to be in a kings house?
21:4 1 If they have not accompanied with their wives. 22:1 1 Which was in the tribe of Judah, and near to Bethlehem.
21:5 1 That is, their bodies. 22:2 1 Or, captain.
2 Shall be more careful to keep his vessel holy, when he shall have 22:3 1 For there was another so called in Judah.
22:4 1 For he feared the rage of Saul against his house. 22:15 1 Have I not at other times also, when he had great affairs, con
2 That is, in Mizpah, which was a stronghold. sulted with the Lord for him?
22:6 1 That a great brute went on him. 22:17 1 Or, footmen.
22:7 1 Ye that are of my tribe and lineage. 2 For they knew that they ought not to obey the wicked com
22:8 1 Hereby he would persuade them that this conspiracy was mandment of the king in slaying the innocents.
most horrible, where the son conspired against the father, and the 22:20 1 This was Gods providence, who according to his promise
servant against his master. preserved some of the house of Eli, 1 Sam. 2:33.
22:11 1 Which were the remnant of the house of Eli, whose house 22:23 1 Or, he that taketh thy life, shall take mine also.
God threatened to punish. 23:1 1 Which was a city in the tribe of Judah, Josh. 15:44.
23:3 1 That is, in the midst of Judah, much more when we come to 23:16 1 Hebrew, his hand.
the borders against our enemies. 23:17 1 Jonathan assureth David, that God will accomplish his prom
23:6 1 By Gods providence the Ephod was preserved and kept with ise, and that his father striveth against his own conscience.
David the true king. 23:19 1 Or, of the wilderness.
2 Hebrew, in his hand. 23:21 1 The Lord recompense this friendship.
23:9 1 To consult with the Lord by Urim and Thummim. 23:22 1 Hebrew, where his foot hath been.
23:12 1 Or, governors. 23:23 1 In your country of Ziph, which is in Judah.
23:13 1 Or, to and fro, as having no certain place to go. 23:25 1 Which was also in the tribe of Judah, Josh. 15:55.
23:14 1 Or, strong places. 23:27 1 Thus the Lord can pull back the bridle of the tyrants and
2 No power nor policy can prevail against Gods children, but when deliver his out of the lions mouth.
he appointeth the time.
23:28 1 That is, stone of division, because there they divided them 24:10 1 Contrary to the false report of them that said, David was
selves one from another. Sauls enemy, he proveth himself to be his friend.
24:1 1 That is, in strong places, which were defensed by nature. 24:14 1 Or, the proverb of an ancient man.
24:2 1 A city of Judah, Josh. 15:62. 24:16 1 Hebrew, judge.
24:4 1 Hebrew, to cover his feet. 24:17 1 Though he was a most cruel enemy to David, yet by his great
2 Hebrew, in the sides. gentleness his conscience compelled him to yield.
24:5 1 Here we see how ready we are to hasten Gods promise, if the 24:20 1 Hebrew, a good way.
occasion serve never so little. 24:21 1 Though this tyrant saw and confessed the favor of God
24:6 1 For seeing it was his own private cause, he repented that he toward David, yet he ceaseth not to persecute him against his own
had touched his enemy. conscience.
25:1 1 That is, among his own kindred. 25:14 1 Hebrew, drove them away.
25:2 1 Maon and Carmel were cities in the tribe of Judah. Carmel the 25:15 1 When we kept our sheep in the wilderness of Paran.
mountain was in Galilee. 25:17 1 Hebrew, is accomplished.
25:5 1 Hebrew, of peace. 25:18 1 Hebrew, bread.
25:6 1 Some read, so mayest thou live in prosperity the next year, 2 Or, clusters.
both thou, etc. 25:19 1 Because she knew his crooked nature, that he would rather
2 Hebrew, for life. have perished, than consented to her enterprise.
25:8 1 Whatsoever thou hast ready for us. 25:22 1 Meaning by this proverb, that he would destroy both small
25:10 1 Thus the covetous wretches instead of relieving the necessity and great.
of Gods children, used to revile their persons and condemn their cause. 25:24 1 Hebrew, in thine ears.
25:13 1 Hebrew, vessel. 25:25 1 Or, fool.
25:26 1 That is, that thou shouldest not be revenged of thine enemy. he was stayed.
25:27 1 Or, present. 25:35 1 Hebrew, received thy face.
2 Hebrew, walk at the feet. 25:36 1 For he had no reason either to consider, or to give thanks for
25:28 1 Confirm his Kingdom to his posterity. this great benefit of deliverance.
2 Hebrew, from thy days. 25:37 1 For fear of the great danger.
25:29 1 To wit, Saul. 25:39 1 Or, revenged.
2 God shall preserve thee long in his service, and destroy thine 2 For he had experience of her great godliness, wisdom and humility.
enemies. 25:42 1 Hebrew, went at her feet.
25:31 1 That he hath not avenged himself, which things would have 25:44 1 Which was a place bordering on the country of the Moabites.
tormented his conscience. 26:1 1 Or, in Gibeah.
25:33 1 Read verse 26. 2 Or, the wilderness.
25:34 1 He attributeth it to the Lords mercy, and not to himself that 26:2 1 That is, of the most skillful and valiant soldiers.
26:4 1 Or, to a certain place. 26:17 1 Hereby it appeareth, that the hypocrite persecuted David
26:6 1 Who was a stranger, and not an Israelite. against his own conscience, and contrary to his promise.
2 Who afterward was Davids chief captain. 26:19 1 Let his anger toward us be pacified by a sacrifice.
26:7 1 Or, bolster. 2 As much as lay in them, they compelled him to idolatry because
26:8 1 Meaning, he would make him sure at one stroke. they forced him to flee to the idolaters.
26:9 1 To wit, in his own private cause: for Jehu slew two Kings at 26:21 1 Because thou savedst my life this day.
Gods appointment, 2 Kings 9:24. 26:23 1 Thus he protesteth his innocency toward Saul, not defend
26:12 1 Hebrew, the heavy sleep of the Lord was fallen upon them. ing his justice in the sight of God, in whose presence none is righ
26:14 1 Hebrew, Answerest. teous, Ps 14:3 and 130:3.
26:15 1 Esteemed most valiant and meet to save the King? 26:25 1 To Gibeah of Benjamin.
26:16 1 Hebrew, sons of death.
27 2 David fleeth to Achish King of Gath, who giveth chapter 28 12 And Achish believed David, saying, 1He hath
him Ziklag. 8 David destroyeth certain of the
Philistines. 10 Achish is deceived by David.
a 1 Sam. 25:1
made his people of Israel utterly to abhor him:
therefore he shall be my servant forever.
1 And David said in his heart, I shall now 1per-
ish one day by the hand of Saul: is it not better for
me that I save myself in the land of the Philistines, 28 1 David hath the chief charge promised about Achish.
8 Saul consulteth with a witch, and she causeth him
to speak with Samuel, 18 Who declareth his ruin.
and that Saul may have no hope of me to seek me
anymore in all the coasts of Israel, and so escape out 1 Now at that time the Philistines assembled
of his hand? their bands and army to fight with Israel: therefore
2 David therefore arose, and he, and the six Achish said to David, 1Be sure, thou shalt go out
hundred men that were with him, went unto Achish with me to the battle, thou, and thy men.
the son of Maoch king of Gath. 2 And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt
3 And David 1dwelt with Achish at Gath, he, and know what thy servant can do. And Achish said to
his men, every man with his household, David with David, Surely I will make thee keeper of mine head
his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelite, and Abigail forever.
Nabals wife the Carmelite. 3 (aSamuel was then dead, and all Israel had
4 And it was told Saul that David was fled to lamented him, and buried him in Ramah his own
Gath: so he sought no more for him. city: and Saul had 1put away the sorcerers, and the
5 And David said unto Achish, If I have now Soothsayers out of the land.)
found grace in thine eyes, 1let them give me a place 4 Then the Philistines assembled themselves, and
in some other city of the country, that I may dwell came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul assembled
there: for why should thy servant dwell in the head all Israel, and they pitched in Gilboa.
city of the kingdom with thee? 5 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines,
6 Then Achish gave him Ziklag that same day: he was afraid, and his heart was sore astonied.
therefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah 6 Therefore Saul asked counsel of the Lord, and
unto this day. the Lord answered him not, neither by dreams, nor
7 And 1the time that David dwelt in the country of by 1Urim, nor yet by Prophets.
the Philistines, was four months and certain days. 7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me
8 Then David and his men went up, and in- a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go
vaded the 1Geshurites, and the Girzites, and the to her, and ask of her. And his servants said to him,
Amalekites: for they inhabited the land from the Behold, there is a woman at En Dor that hath a
beginning, from the way, as thou goest to Shur, even familiar spirit.
unto the land of Egypt. 8 Then Saul 1changed himself, and put on other
9 And David smote the land, and left neither raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and
man nor woman alive, and took sheep, and oxen, they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray
and asses, and camels, and apparel, and returned thee, conjecture unto me by the familiar spirit, and
and came to Achish. bring me him up whom I shall name unto thee.
10 And Achish said, 1Where have ye been a roving 9 And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou
this day? And David answered, Against the South of knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath destroyed
Judah, and against the South of the 2Jerahmeelites, the sorcerers, and the soothsayers out of the land:
and against the South of the Kenites. wherefore then seekest thou to take me in a snare
11 And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to cause me to die?
to bring them to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on 10 And Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying,
us, and say, So did David, and so will be his manner As the Lord liveth, no 1harm shall come to thee for
all the while that he dwelleth in the country of the this thing.
Philistines. 11 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up
27:1 1 David distrusteth Gods protection, and therefore fleeth unto 27:12 1 Or, he doth surely abhor his people.
the idolaters, who were enemies to Gods people. 28:1 1 Albeit it was a great grief to David to fight against the people
27:3 1 Thus God by his providence changeth the enemys hearts, of God, yet such was his infirmity, he durst not deny him.
and maketh them to favor his in their necessity. 28:3 1 According to the commandment of God, Exod. 22:18 and
27:5 1 Let thine officers appoint me a place. Deut. 18:10, 11.
27:7 1 Hebrew, the number of the days. 28:6 1 Meaning, the high Priest, Exod. 28:30.
27:8 1 These were the wicked Canaanites, whom God had appointed 28:8 1 He seeketh not to God in his misery, but is let by Satan to
to be destroyed. unlawful means, which in his conscience he condemneth.
27:10 1 Or, against whom. 28:10 1 Or, punishment.
2 Which were a family of the tribe of Judah, 1 Chron. 2:9.
28:11 1 He speaketh according to his gross ignorance, not consider despair, but cannot seek for mercy by repentance.
ing the state of the Saints after this life, and how Satan hath no power 28:21 1 I have ventured my life.
over them. 28:24 1 Because it required haste.
28:13 1 Or, an excellent person. 29:1 1 Or, in Ain.
28:14 1 To his imagination, albeit it was Satan, who to blind his 29:2 1 Or, captains.
eyes took upon him the form of Samuel, as he can do of an Angel 2 According to their bands, or ensigns.
of light. 29:3 1 Meaning, a long time, that is, four months and certain days,
28:15 1 Hebrew, by the hand of Prophets. 1 Sam. 27:7.
28:17 1 That is, to David. 2 Hebrew, fell, as Gen. 25:18.
2 Or, ministry. 29:4 1 Would not Saul receive him to favor, if he would betray us?
28:19 1 Ye shall be dead, 1 Sam. 31:6. 29:6 1 That is, wast conversant with me.
28:20 1 The wicked when they hear Gods judgments, tremble and 2 Hebrew, thou art not good in the eye of the princes.
29:8 1 This dissimulation cannot be excused: for it grieved him to go we shall be sure to find comfort.
against the people of God. 30:11 1 God by his providence both provided for the necessity of
29:10 1 With them that fled unto thee from Saul. this poor stranger, and made him a guide to David to accomplish
30:1 1 After that he departed from Achish. his enterprise.
2 That is, destroyed the city. 30:15 1 For oaths were in all ages had in most reverence, even
30:3 1 For these only remained in the city, when the men were among the heathen.
gone to war. 30:16 1 The wicked in their pomp and pleasures consider not the
30:6 1 Thus we see that in troubles and adversity we do not consider judgment of God, which is then at hand to smite them.
Gods providence, but like raging beasts forget both our own duty, 30:17 1 Some read, and unto the morrow of the two evenings: that
and contemn Gods appointment over us. is, three days.
30:8 1 Though God seem to leave us for a time, yet if we trust in him,
30:20 1 Which the Amalekites had taken of others, and David from 2 Or, afraid.
them, besides the goods of Ziklag. 31:4 1 So we see that his cruel life hath a desperate end: as is com
30:22 1 Under these are comprehended the cattle and goods, which monly seen in them that persecute the children of God.
appertained to every man. 31:7 1 Near to Gilboa.
30:25 1 Some refer these words to David, that he alleged an old cus 2 The Tribes of Reuben and Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh.
tom and law, as if it were written, it is both now, and hath been ever. 31:9 1 In token of victory and triumph.
30:31 1 Showing himself mindful of their benefits towards him. 31:11 1 Whom he had delivered from their enemies, 1 Sam. 11:11.
31:1 1 Or, slain. 31:13 1 According to the custom of mourners.
31:3 1 Hebrew, found him.
Samuel
1 4 It was told David of Sauls death. 15 He causeth him
to be slain that brought the tidings. 19 He lamenteth
the death of Saul and Jonathan.
chapter 1
a 1 Sam. 30:17
b 2 Sam. 3:31
hither unto my lord.
11 Then David took hold on his clothes, band
rent them, and likewise all the men that were with
2 Sam. 13:31
1:2 1 Seeming to lament the overthrow of the people of Israel. 1:13 1 After the lamentation, he examined him again.
1:6 1 As I fled in the chase. 1:16 1 Thou art justly punished for thy fault.
2 Or, captains. 1:18 1 That they might be able to match their enemies the Philis
1:8 1 He was an Amalekite born, but renounced his country, and tines in that art.
joined with the Israelites. 2 Or, righteous.
1:9 1 Hebrew, stand upon. 1:19 1 Meaning, Saul.
2 I am sorry, because I am yet alive. 1:21 1 Let their fertile fields be barren, and bring forth no fruit to
1:10 1 Hebrew, I stood upon him. offer to the Lord.
1:23 1 They died both together in Gilboa. 2:9 1 Over the eleven tribes.
1:24 1 As rich garments and costly jewels. 2:11 1 After this time was expired, he reigned over all the country
1:26 1 Either toward their husbands, or their children. 33 years, 2 Sam. 5:5.
2:1 1 By the means of the high Priest, as 1 Sam. 23:2 and 2 Sam. 5:19. 2:14 1 Let us see how they can handle their Weapons.
2 Which city was also called Kirjath Arba, Josh. 14:15. 2:16 1 Meaning, his adversary.
2:3 1 In the time of his persecution. 2 Or, the field of strong men.
2:6 1 According to his promise, which is to recompense them that 2:17 1 After that these four and twenty were slain.
are merciful. 2:21 1 Or, spoil.
2:7 1 So that you shall not want a Captain and a defender. 2:22 1 Why dost thou provoke me to kill thee?
2:23 1 Some read, in those parts, whereas the lively parts lie: as the the whole reign of Ishbosheth.
heart, the lungs, the liver, the milt, and the gall. 3:3 1 Who is called also Daniel, 1 Chron. 3:1.
2:26 1 Shall we not make an end of murdering? 3:5 1 Within seven years and six months.
2:27 1 If thou hadst not provoked them to battle, as verse 14. 3:8 1 Dost thou esteem me no more than a dog, for all my service
2:29 1 Or, wilderness. done to thy fathers house?
2 Or, to the tents. 3:9 1 We see how the wicked cannot abide to be admonished of
2:31 1 Thus God would confirm David in his kingdom by the destruc their faults, but seek their displeasure, which go about to bring them
tion of his adversaries. from their wickedness.
3:1 1 That is, without intermission enduring two years, which was 3:12 1 Or, secretly.
3:17 1 Rather for malice that he bare toward Ishbosheth, than for to the murder.
love he bare to David. 3:31 1 Meaning before the corpse.
3:19 1 Hebrew, in the ears of Benjamin. 3:33 1 He declareth that Abner died not as a wretch or vile person,
2 Who challenged the Kingdom, because of their father Saul. but as a valiant man might do, being traitorously deceived by the
3:21 1 Or, without harm. wicked.
3:22 1 From war against the Philistines. 3:35 1 According to their custom, which was to banquet at burials.
3:24 1 Here appeareth the malicious mind of Joab, who would have 3:36 1 It is expedient sometimes not only to conceive inward sorrow,
had the King to slay Abner for his private grudge. but also that it may appear to others, to the intent that they may be
3:27 1 Or, secretly. satisfied.
3:28 1 The Lord knoweth that I did not consent to his death. 3:39 1 Or, cruel.
3:30 1 Abishai is said to slay him with Joab, because he consented 4:1 1 That is, Ishbosheth.
c 2 Sam. 2:11
d 2 Chron. 11:6
5 3 David is made King over all Israel. 7 He taketh the
fort of Zion. 19 He asketh counsel of the Lord. 23 And
overcometh the Philistines twice.
sojourned there, unto this day.) 1 Then acame all the tribes of Israel to David unto
4 And Jonathan Sauls son had a son that was Hebron, and said thus, Behold, we are thy 1bones
lame on his feet: he was five years old when the tid- and thy flesh.
ings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Israel: then 2 And in time past when Saul was our King,
his nurse took him, and fled away. And as she made thou leddest Israel in and out: and the Lord hath
haste to flee, the child fell, and began to halt, and his said to thee, bThou shalt feed my people Israel, and
name was Mephibosheth. thou shalt be a captain over Israel.
5 And the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, 3 So all the Elders of Israel came to the king
Rechab and Baanah went and came in the heat of to Hebron: and King David made a covenant with
the day to the house of Ishbosheth (who slept on a them in Hebron 1before the Lord, and they anointed
bed at noon.) David King over Israel.
6 And behold, Rechab and Baanah his brother 4 David was thirty years old when he began to
came into the midst of the house, as they 1would reign: and he reigned forty years.
have wheat, and they 2smote him under the fifth 5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah cseven years,
rib, and fled. and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty
7 For when they came into the house, he slept on and three years over all Israel and Judah.
his bed in his bed chamber, and they smote him, and 6 The King also and his men went to Jerusalem
slew him, and beheaded him, and took his head, and unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: who
got them away through the 1plain all the night. spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the
8 And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto 1
blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither:
David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the thinking that David could not come thither:
head of Ishbosheth Sauls son thine enemy, who 7 But David took the fort of Zion: this is the
sought after thy life: and the Lord hath avenged my city of David.
Lord the King this day of Saul, and of his seed. 8 Now David had said the same day, Whosoever
9 Then David answered Rechab and Baanah his smiteth the Jebusites, and getteth up to the gutters
brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said and smiteth the lame and blind, which Davids soul
unto them, As the Lord liveth, who hath delivered hateth, I will prefer him: dtherefore they said, The blind
my soul out of all adversity, and the lame shall not 1come into that house.
10 When one atold me, and said that Saul was dead, 9 So David dwelt in that fort, and called it the
(thinking to have brought good tidings) I took him city of David, and David built round about it, from
and slew him in Ziklag, who thought that I would 1
Millo, and inward.
have given him a reward for his tidings: 10 And David prospered and grew: for the Lord
11 How 1much more when wicked men have slain God of hosts was with him.
a righteous person in his own house, and upon his 11 Hiram also king of 1Tyre sent messengers to
bed? shall I not now therefore require his blood at David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons
your hand, and take you from the earth? for walls: and they built David an house.
12 Then David commanded his young men, and 12 Then David knew that the Lord had established
5:19 1 By Abiathar the Priest. 6:5 1 Praised God, and sang Psalms.
5:20 1 Or, the plain of divisions. 6:7 1 Here we see what danger it is to follow good intentions, or to
5:22 1 Meaning, the valley of giants, which David called Baal Perazim, do anything in Gods service without his express word.
because of his victory. 6:8 1 Hebrew, made a breach.
5:25 1 Which was in the tribe of Benjamin, but the Philistines did 2 Or, the division of Uzzah.
possess it. 6:10 1 Who was a Levite, and had dwelt in Gittaim, 1 Chron. 15:25.
6:1 1 Or, chief. 6:12 1 Meaning, he caused the Levites to bear it, according to the
6:2 1 This was a city in Judah called also Kirjath Jearim, Josh. 15:9. Law.
6:3 1 Which was an high place of the city of Baal. 6:14 1 With a garment like to the Priests garment.
6:16 1 The worldlings are not able to comprehend the emotions that to mans judgment and not by the spirit of prophecy, permitted
move the children of God to praise God by all manner of means. him.
6:20 1 That is, to pray for his house, as he had done for the people. 7:7 1 As concerning building of an house: meaning, that without
2 Or, vain man. Gods express word, nothing ought to be attempted.
6:21 1 It was for no worldly affection, but only for that zeal that I bare 7:9 1 I have made thee famous through all the world.
to Gods glory. 7:10 1 He promiseth them quietness, if they will walk in his fear and
6:23 1 Which was a punishment because she mocked the servant obedience.
of God. 7:14 1 That is, gently, as fathers used to chastise their children.
7:2 1 Within the Tabernacle covered with skins, Exod. 26:7. 7:16 1 This was begun in Solomon, as a figure, but accomplished in
7:5 1 Meaning, he should not: yet Nathan speaking according Christ.
7:19 1 Hebrew, is this the law of man? 8:2 1 He slew two parts as it pleased him, and reserved the third.
2 Cometh not this rather of thy free mercy, than of any worthiness 8:3 1 Or, enlarge.
that can be in man? 2 Hebrew, Perath.
7:23 1 O Israel. 8:4 1 Or, bought the horses of the chariots.
2 And inheritance, which is Israel. 8:5 1 Or, the Syrians.
3 From the Egyptians and their idols. 2 Or, of Damascus, that is, which dwelt near Damascus.
7:24 1 He showeth that Gods free election is the only cause, why the 8:6 1 In that part of Syria, where Damascus was.
Israelites were chosen to be his people. 2 They paid yearly tribute.
7:26 1 This prayer is most effectual, when we chiefly seek Gods 8:7 1 For the use of the Temple.
glory, and the accomplishment of his promise. 8:9 1 Or, Antiochia.
7:27 1 Hebrew, found his heart disposed. 8:10 1 Hebrew, to ask peace.
7:29 1 Therefore I firmly believe it shall come to pass. 2 Hebrew, bless him.
8:1 1 Or, Metheg Ammah. 3 For seeing David victorious, he was glad to entreat of peace.
2 So that they paid no more tribute. 4 Hebrew, in his hand.
8:12 1 Or, Syria, or Closyria. 9:3 1 Such mercy as shall be acceptable to God.
8:13 1 Or, in Gemelah. 9:5 1 Who was also called Eliam the father of Bathsheba Davids
8:14 1 Or, in all his enterprises. wife.
8:15 1 He gave judgment in controversies, and was merciful toward 9:7 1 Or, lands.
the people. 9:8 1 Meaning, a despised person.
8:16 1 Or, writer of Chronicles. 9:9 1 Or, nephew.
8:18 1 Or, was over the Cherethites. 9:10 1 Be ye provident overseers and governors of his lands, that
2 The Cherethites and Pelethites were as the kings guard, and had they may be profitable.
charge of his person. 9:11 1 That Mephibosheth may have all things at commandment, as
9:1 1 Because of mine oath and promise made to Jonathan, 1 Sam. becometh a kings son.
10:15. 10:2 1 The children of God are not unmindful of a benefit received.
11:8 1 David thought that if Uriah lay with his wife, his fault might 11:21 1 Meaning, Gideon, Judg. 9:52, 53.
be cloaked. 11:23 1 Hebrew, were against them.
11:11 1 Hereby God would touch Davids conscience, that seeing 11:25 1 He dissembleth with the messenger, to the intent that nei
the fidelity and religion of his servant, he would declare himself so ther his cruel commandment, nor Joabs wicked obedience might
forgetful of God, and injurious to his servant. be espied.
11:13 1 He made him drink more liberally than he was wont to do, 2 Hebrew, so and so.
thinking hereby he would have lain by his wife. 11:27 1 Hebrew, was evil in the eyes of the Lord.
11:15 1 Hebrew, saying. 12:1 1 Because David lay now drowned in sin, the loving mercy of
2 Except God continually uphold us with his mighty spirit, the God, which suffereth not his to perish, waketh his conscience by this
most perfect fall headlong into all vice and abomination. similitude, and bringeth him to repentance.
11:20 1 Or, thou shalt do this, if. 12:4 1 Or, wayfaring man.
12:27 1 That is, the chief city and where all the conduits are, is as counsel to further it.
good as taken. 13:6 1 Meaning, some delicate and dainty meat.
12:28 1 Hebrew, my name be called upon it. 13:8 1 Or, past.
12:30 1 That is: threescore pounds after the weight of the common 13:9 1 That is, she served them on a dish.
talent. 2 For the wicked are ashamed to do that before men, which they
12:31 1 Signifying that as they were malicious enemies of God, so he are not afraid to commit in the sight of God.
put them to cruel death. 13:13 1 Or, how shall I put away my shame?
13:1 1 Tamar was Absaloms sister both by father and mother, and 2 As a lewd and wicked person.
Amnons only by father. 13:16 1 Or, for this cause.
13:2 1 And therefore kept in her fathers house, as virgins were 13:17 1 Or, boy.
accustomed. 13:18 1 For that which was of divers colors or pieces, in those days
13:5 1 Here we see that there is no enterprise so wicked that can lack was had in great estimation, Gen. 37:3; Judg. 5:30.
13:20 1 For though he conceived sudden vengeance in his heart, yet 2 Or, but.
he dissembled it till occasion served, and comforted his sister. 13:34 1 Or, one after another.
13:23 1 Or, in the plain of Hazor. 13:35 1 That only Amnon is dead.
2 To wit, to a banquet, thinking thereby to fulfill his wicked purpose. 13:37 1 For Maacah his mother was the daughter of this Talmai,
13:25 1 Hebrew, blessed. 2 Sam. 3:3.
13:26 1 Pretending to the king that Amnon was most dear unto him. 13:39 1 Or, ceased,
13:28 1 Such is the pride of the wicked masters, that in all their 14:1 1 That the king favored him.
wicked commandments they think to be obeyed. 14:2 1 Or, wife.
13:31 1 Lamenting, as he that felt the wrath of God upon his house, 2 In token of mourning: for they used anointing to seem cheerful.
2 Sam. 12:10. 14:3 1 Hebrew, put words in her mouth.
13:32 1 Hebrew, because it was put in Absaloms mouth. 14:4 1 Hebrew, Save.
13:33 1 Or, take it to heart. 14:5 1 Hebrew, a widow woman.
14:6 1 Under this parable she describeth the death of Amnon by whom man judgeth worthy death.
Absalom. 14:15 1 For I thought they would kill this mine heir.
14:7 1 Because he hath slain his brother he ought to be slain accord 14:17 1 Hebrew, rest.
ing to the Law, Gen. 9:6; Exod. 21:12. 2 Is of great wisdom to discern right from wrong.
14:9 1 As touching the breach of the Law which punisheth blood, 14:19 1 Hast not thou done this by the counsel of Joab.
let me bear the blame. 14:20 1 By speaking further in a parable then plainly.
2 Or, innocent. 2 Or, none can hide ought from the King.
14:11 1 Swear that they shall not revenge the blood, which are many 14:21 1 I have granted thy request.
in number. 14:22 1 Hebrew, blessed.
14:13 1 Why dost thou give contrary sentence in thy son Absalom? 14:24 1 Covering hereby his affection, and showing some part of
14:14 1 Or, accept. justice to please the people.
2 God hath provided ways (as sanctuaries) to save them oft times, 14:26 1 Which weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces after half an ounce the shekel.
15:19 1 Who as some write was the kings son of Gath. 15:31 1 The counsel of the crafty worldlings doth more harm than
15:20 1 Meaning, them of his family. the open force of the enemy.
2 God require thee thy friendship and fidelity. 15:34 1 Though Hushai dissembled here at the Kings request, yet
15:23 1 To wit, the six hundred men. may we not use this example to excuse our dissimulation.
15:24 1 Which was the charge, of the Kohathites, Num. 4:4. 16:1 1 Which was the hill of olives, 2 Sam. 15:30.
2 To stand by the Ark. 2 Or, fig cakes.
15:25 1 Or, his tabernacle. 16:2 1 Commonly there are no viler traitors than they, which under
15:26 1 The faithful in all their afflictions show themselves obedient pretence of friendship accuse others.
to Gods will. 16:4 1 Hebrew, I worship.
15:30 1 With ashes and dust in sign of sorrow. 16:5 1 Which was a city in the tribe of Benjamin.
16:6 1 That is, round about him. 16:19 1 Hebrew, the second time.
16:7 1 Hebrew, man of blood. 16:21 1 Suspecting the change of the Kingdom, and so his own overthrow,
2 Hebrew, man of Belial. he giveth such counsel as might most hinder his fathers reconciliation: and
16:8 1 Reproaching him, as though by his means Ishbosheth and also declare to the people that Absalom was in highest authority.
Abner were slain. 16:23 1 It was so esteemed for the success thereof.
16:10 1 David felt that this was the judgment of God for his sin, and 17:1 1 The wicked are so greedy to execute their malice, that they
therefore humbleth himself to his rod. leave none occasion, that may further the same.
16:12 1 Or, my tears. 17:3 1 Meaning, David.
2 Meaning, that the Lord will send comfort to his, when they are 17:4 1 Hebrew, was right in the eyes of Absalom.
oppressed. 17:5 1 Hebrew, what is in his mouth.
16:14 1 To wit, at Bahurim. 17:6 1 Or, given such counsel.
16:16 1 Hebrew, let the king live. 17:7 1 Hushai showeth himself faithful to David, in that he reproveth
16:17 1 Meaning, David. this wicked counsel and purpose.
17:8 1 Or, tarry all night. 17:19 1 Thus God sendeth succor to his, in their greatest dangers.
17:9 1 Hebrew, have a breach of ruin. 17:20 1 The Chaldea text readeth: Now they have passed the
17:10 1 Hebrew, melt. Jordan.
17:12 1 Or, we will camp against him. 17:21 1 To wit, to pursue thee with all haste.
17:14 1 Or, commanded. 17:22 1 They traveled all night, and by morning had all their com
2 That counsel which seemed good at the first to Absalom, verse 4. pany passed over.
3 For by the counsel of Hushai, he went to the battle, where he 17:23 1 Gods just vengeance even in this life is poured on them
was destroyed. which are enemies, traitors, or persecutors of his Church.
17:16 1 That is, over Jordan. 17:25 1 Who was also called Jesse Davids Father.
17:17 1 Or, the well of Rogel. 17:28 1 God showeth himself most liberal to his, when they seem to
2 Meaning, the message from their fathers. be utterly destitute.
18:1 1 For certain of the Reubenites, Gadites, and of the half tribe, 18:13 1 Hebrew, a lie against my soul.
could not bear the insolence of the son against the father, and there 18:14 1 Hebrew, in the heart of Absalom.
fore joined with David. 18:16 1 For he had pity of the people, which was seduced by Absa
18:3 1 Signifying, that a good governor ought to be so dear unto his loms flattery.
people, that they will rather lose their lives, than that ought should 18:17 1 Thus God turned his vain glory to shame.
come unto him. 18:18 1 It seemed that God had punished him in taking away his
18:6 1 So called, because the Ephraimites (as some say) fed their children, 2 Sam. 14:27.
cattle beyond Jordan in this wood. 18:19 1 Hebrew, judged.
18:9 1 This is a terrible example of Gods vengeance against them 18:20 1 For Joab bare a good affection to Ahimaaz, and doubted
that are rebels or disobedient to their parents. how David would take the report of Absaloms death.
18:12 1 Hebrew, weigh upon mine hand.
18:24 1 He sat in the gate of the city of Mahanaim. 19:3 1 Or, by stealth.
18:25 1 Hebrew, tidings are in his mouth. 19:4 1 As they do that mourn.
18:27 1 Hebrew, I see the running. 19:5 1 At Mahanaim.
2 He had experience of his fidelity, 2 Sam. 17:21. 19:6 1 Or, captains.
18:28 1 Or, delivered up. 2 Hebrew, been right in thine eyes.
18:29 1 To wit, Cushi, who was an Ethiopian. 19:7 1 Hebrew, to the heart of thy servant.
18:31 1 Hebrew, tidings is brought. 19:8 1 Where the most resort of the people haunted.
18:33 1 Because he considereth both the judgment of God against 19:9 1 Everyone blamed another and strove who should first bring
his sin, and could not otherwise hide his fatherly affection toward him home.
his son. 19:11 1 That they should reprove the negligence of the Elders, see
19:2 1 Hebrew, salvation, or deliverance. ing the people were so forward.
19:13 1 By this policy David thought that by winning of the captain, 19:25 1 When Mephibosheth being at Jerusalem had met the King.
he should have the hearts of all the people. 19:27 1 Able for his wisdom to judge in all matters.
19:16 1 Who had before reviled him, 2 Sam. 16:13. 19:28 1 Worthy to die for Sauls cruelty toward thee.
19:19 1 For in his adversity he was his most cruel enemy, and now in 19:29 1 David did evil in taking his lands from him before he knew
his prosperity, seeketh by flattery to creep into favor. the cause, but much worse, that knowing the truth, he did not
19:20 1 By Joseph he meaneth Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin restore them.
(whereof he was) because these three were under one standard, 19:34 1 Hebrew, how many days are the years of my life?
Num. 2:18. 19:35 1 He thought it not meet to receive benefits of him to whom
19:23 1 By my hands, or during my life, as read 1 Kings 2:8, 9. he was not able to do service again.
19:37 1 My son. people rather to sedition, or else by causing Israel to depart, thought
19:38 1 Or, choose. that they of Judah would have less esteemed him.
19:39 1 Or, bade him farewell. 20:2 1 From Gilgal, which was near Jordan.
19:40 1 Where the tribe of Judah tarried to receive him. 20:4 1 Who was his chief captain in Joabs room, 2 Sam. 19:13.
2 Which had taken part with the King. 20:6 1 Either them which had been under Joab or Davids men.
19:41 1 Toward Jerusalem. 20:8 1 Which was his coat, that he used to wear in the wars.
19:43 1 Or, have not we first spoken to bring home the King? verse 11. 20:9 1 Hebrew, peace.
20:1 1 Where the ten tribes contended against Judah. 20:10 1 Hebrew, doubled not his stroke.
2 As they of Judah say. 20:11 1 He stood by Amasa at Joabs appointment.
3 He thought by speaking contemptuously of the king, to stir the 20:14 1 Unto the city Abel, which was near to Beth Maachah.
20:15 1 That is, he went about to overthrow it. to God to remove this plague from his people.
20:18 1 She showeth that the old custom was not to destroy a city 21:4 1 Save only of Sauls stock.
before peace was offered, Deut. 20:10, 11. 21:6 1 Of Sauls kinsmen.
20:19 1 She speaketh in the name of the city. 2 To pacify the Lord.
20:21 1 Hearing his fault told him, he gave place to reason, and 21:8 1 Here Michal is named for Merab, Adriels wife, as appeareth,
required only him that was author of the treason. 1 Sam. 18:19, for Michal was the wife of Paltiel, 1 Sam. 25:44, and
20:22 1 Hebrew, they were scattered. never had child, 2 Sam. 6:23.
20:26 1 Either in dignity or familiarity. 21:9 1 Hebrew, fell.
21:1 1 Hebrew, year after year. 2 Which was in the month Abib or Nisan, which contained part of
2 Hebrew, sought the face of the Lord. March and part of April.
3 Thinking to gratify the people, because these were not of the 21:10 1 To make her a tent wherein she prayed to God to turn away
seed of Abraham. his wrath.
21:3 1 Wherewith may your wrath be appeased, that you may pray
2 Because drought was the cause of this famine, God by sending of 22:2 1 By the diversity of these comfortable means, he showeth how
rain showed that he was pacified. his faith was strengthened in all tentations.
3 Or, rest. 22:3 1 Or, rock.
21:14 1 For where the magistrate suffereth faults unpunished, there 22:5 1 As David (who was the figure of Christ) was by Gods power
the plague of God lieth upon the land. delivered from all dangers: so Christ and his Church shall overcome
21:16 1 That is, of the race of giants. most grievous dangers, tyranny and death.
2 Which amount to nine pounds three quarters. 22:9 1 That is, clouds, and vapors.
21:17 1 For the glory and wealth of the country standeth in the pres 2 Lightning and thundering.
ervation of the godly magistrate. 22:10 1 So it seemeth when the air is dark.
21:18 1 Called Gezer, and Saph is called Sippai, 1 Chron. 20:4. 22:11 1 To fly in a moment through the world.
21:19 1 That is, Lahmi the brother of Goliath, whom David slew, 22:13 1 By this description of a tempest he declareth the power of
1 Chron. 20:5. God against his enemies.
22:1 1 In token of the wonderful benefits that he received of God.
22:16 1 He alludeth to the miracle of the red Sea. 22:35 1 Or, steel.
22:19 1 I was so beset, that all means seemed to fail. 22:40 1 He acknowledgeth that God was the author of his victories,
22:21 1 Toward Saul and mine enemies. who gave him strength.
22:22 1 I attempted nothing without his commandment. 22:42 1 The wicked in their necessity are compelled to flee to God,
22:27 1 Their wickedness is cause that thou seemest to forget thy but it is too late.
wonted mercy. 22:44 1 Meaning, of the Jews, who conspired against me.
22:31 1 The manner that God useth to succor his, never faileth. 22:45 1 Not willingly obeying me, but dissemblingly.
22:34 1 He useth extraordinary means to make me win most strong 22:47 1 Let him show his power, that he is the governor of all the world.
holds.
23:1 1 Which he spake after that he had made the Psalms. 23:15 1 Being overcome with weariness and thirst.
23:2 1 Meaning, he spake nothing but by the motion of Gods Spirit. 23:16 1 Bridling his affection, and also desiring God not to be
23:4 1 Which groweth quickly, and fadeth soon. offended for that rash enterprise.
23:5 1 But that my kingdom may continue forever according to his 23:18 1 Hebrew, slain.
promise. 23:20 1 Or, Jesse
23:8 1 As one of the Kings counsel. 23:21 1 Or, a comely man.
23:9 1 Or, assailed with danger of their lives. 2 Which was as big as a weavers beam, 1 Chron. 11:23.
2 Meaning, fled from the battle. 23:23 1 He was more valiant than the thirty that follow, and not so
23:10 1 By a cramp which came of weariness and striving. valiant as the six before.
23:12 1 Which hath neither respect to many nor few, when he will 23:26 1 Or, Pelonite.
show his power. 23:27 1 Divers of these had two names, appeareth 1 Chron. 11, and
23:13 1 Or, giants. also many more are there mentioned.
23:39 1 These came to David, and helped to restore him to his dred thousand, 1 Chron. 21:5.
Kingdom. 2 Concluding under them the Benjamites: for else they had but
24:1 1 Before they were plagued with famine, 2 Sam. 21:1. four hundred and seventy thousand, 1 Chron. 21:5.
2 The Lord permitted Satan, as 1 Chron. 21:2. 24:11 1 Whom God had appointed for David and his time.
24:2 1 Because he did this to try his power, and so to trust therein, it 24:13 1 For three years of famine were past for the Gibeonites mat
offended God, else it was lawful to number the people, Exod. 30:12; ter: this was the fourth year to the which should have been added
Num. 1:2. other three years more, 1 Chron. 21:12.
24:5 1 Or, river. 24:15 1 From the one side of the country to the other.
24:6 1 Or, to the nether land newly inhabited. 24:16 1 The Lord spared this place, because he had chosen it to
24:7 1 Or, Zor. build his Temple there.
24:9 1 According to Joabs count: for in all there were eleven hun
24:17 1 David saw not the just cause why God plagued the people, 24:23 1 That is, abundantly: for as some write, he was King of Jerusa
and therefore he offereth himself to Gods corrections as the only lem before David won the tower.
cause of this evil. 24:24 1 Some write that every tribe gave 50 which makes 600, or that
24:21 1 Called also Ornan, 1 Chron. 21:20. afterward he bought as much as came to 550 shekels, 1 Chron. 21:25.
kings
1 3 Abishag keepeth David in his extreme age. 5 Adonijah
usurpeth the kingdom. 30 Solomon is anointed
king, 50 Adonijah fleeth to the altar.
chapter 1
a 2 Sam. 3:4
11 Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the
mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard
that Adonijah the son of aHaggith doth reign, and
1 Now when King David was 1old, and stricken David our lord knoweth it not?
in years, they covered him with clothes, but no 2heat 12 Now therefore come, and I will now give thee
came unto him. counsel, how to save thine own 1life, and the life of
2 Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let thy son Solomon.
there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin, 13 Go, and get thee in unto King David, and say
and let her 1stand before the king, and cherish him: unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O King, swear
and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the King unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly, Solomon
may get heat. thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon
3 So they sought for a fair young maid throughout my throne? why is then Adonijah King?
all the coasts of Israel, and found one Abishag 1a 14 Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the
Shunammite, and brought her to the king. King, I also will come in after thee, and 1confirm
4 And the maid was exceedingly fair, and cher- thy words.
ished the king, and ministered to him, but the king 15 So Bathsheba went in unto the King into the
knew her not. chamber, and the king was very old, and Abishag the
5 Then Adonijah the son of Haggith, exalted Shunammite ministered unto the King.
himself, saying, I will be king. And he got him chariots 16 And Bathsheba bowed and made obeisance unto
and horsemen, and 1fifty men to run before him. the king. And the king said, What is thy matter?
6 And his father would not displease him from 17 And she answered him, My lord, thou swearest
his 1childhood, to say, Why hast thou done so? And by the Lord thy God unto thine handmaid, saying,
he was a very goodly man, and his mother bare him Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and
next after Absalom. he shall sit upon my throne.
7 And he 1took counsel of Joab the son of Zer 18 And behold, now is Adonijah king, and now
uiah, and of Abiathar the Priest: and they 2helped my lord, O King, thou knowest 1it not.
forward Adonijah. 19 And he hath offered many oxen, and fat cattle,
8 But Zadok the Priest, and Benaiah the son of and sheep, and hath called all the sons of the King,
Jehoiada, and Nathan the Prophet, and Shimei, and and Abiathar the Priest, and Joab the Captain of the
Rei, and the men of might, which were with David, host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not bidden.
were not with Adonijah. 20 And thou, my lord, O King, knowest that the
9 Then Adonijah sacrificed sheep and oxen, and eyes of all Israel are on thee, that thou shouldest tell
fat cattle by the stone of Zoheleth, which is by 1En them, who should sit on the throne of my lord the
Rogel, and called all his brethren the kings sons, and King after him.
all the men of Judah the kings servants. 21 For else when my lord the King shall sleep
10 But Nathan the Prophet, and Benaiah, and 1the with his fathers, I and my son Solomon shall be
mighty men, and Solomon his brother he called not. 1
reputed 2vile.
1:1 1 He was about 70 years old, 2 Sam. 5:4. 1:9 1 Or, the fountains.
2 For his natural heat was worn away with travails. 1:10 1 As the Cherethites and Pelethites.
1:2 1 Or, serve him. 1:12 1 For Adonijah will destroy thee and thy son, if he reigns.
1:3 1 Which city was in the tribe of Issachar, as Josh. 19:18. 1:14 1 By declaring such things, as may further the same.
1:5 1 Read 2 Sam. 15:1. 1:18 1 The king being worn with age, could not attend to the affairs of the
1:6 1 Hebrew, days. realm, and also Adonijah had many flatterers which kept it from the king.
1:7 1 Hebrew, his words were with Joab. 1:21 1 And so put to the death as wicked transgressors.
2 They took his part and followed him. 2 Hebrew, sinners.
1:23 1 Acknowledging him to be the true and worthy King appointed 1:36 1 Hebrew, say so.
of God, as the figure of his Christ. 1:39 1 Wherewith they accustomed to anoint the Priests and the
1:25 1 Hebrew, let the king Adonijah live. holy instruments, Exod. 30:23.
1:27 1 Meaning, that he ought in such affairs enterprise nothing 1:40 1 Hebrew, brake.
except he had consulted with the Lord. 1:42 1 Hebrew, a man of power.
1:30 1 Moved by the Spirit of God so to do, because he foresaw that 2 He praised Jonathan, thinking to have heard comfortable news
Solomon should be the figure of Christ. but God wrought things contrary to his expectation, and so did beat
1:33 1 Meaning, the kings servants and such as were of his down his pride.
guard. 1:47 1 To salute him, and to pray and praise God for him.
1:35 1 Hebrew, commanded. 2 He gave God thanks for the good success.
1:50 1 Which David his father had built in the floor of Araunah, 2 He put the bloody sword into his sheath.
2 Sam. 24:25. 2:7 1 That is, they dealt mercifully with me.
2:2 1 I am ready to die as all men must. 2:9 1 Let him be punished with death, see 1 Kings 2:46.
2:3 1 He showeth how hard a thing it is to govern, and that none can 2:13 1 For she feared lest he would work treason against the
do it well except he obey God. king.
2 Or, do wisely. 2:15 1 In sign of their favor and consent.
2:4 1 And without hypocrisy. 2:16 1 Hebrew, cause not my face to turn away.
2 Hebrew, a man shall not be cut off to thee from off the throne. 2:19 1 In token of reverence, and that others by his example might
2:5 1 He shed his blood in time of peace, as if there had been war. have her in greater honor.
2:22 1 Meaning, that if he should have granted Abishag, which was 2:31 1 For it was lawful to take the willful murderer from the altar,
so dear to his father, he would afterward have aspired to the king Exod. 21:14.
dom. 2:33 1 Joab shall be justly punished for the blood that he hath cru
2:25 1 Or, fell upon him. elly shed.
2:26 1 Or, possessions. 2:35 1 And so took the office of the high Priest from the house of Eli,
2 Hebrew, man of death. and restored it to the house of Phinehas.
3 When he fled before Absalom, 2 Sam. 15:24. 2:39 1 Thus God appointeth the ways and means to bring his just
2:28 1 He took Adonijahs part when he would have usurped the judgments upon the wicked.
kingdom, 1 Kings 1:7. 2:40 1 His covetous mind moved him rather to venture his life, than
2:29 1 Thinking to be saved by the holiness of the place. to lose his worldly profit, which he had by his servants.
3 1 Solomon taketh Pharaohs daughter to wife. 5 The 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words:
Lord appeareth to him, and giveth him wisdom. 17 The lo, I have given thee a wise and understanding heart,
pleading of the two harlots, and Solomons sentence therein. so that there hath been none like thee before thee,
neither after thee shall arise the like unto thee.
1 Solomon athen made affinity with Pharaoh king
13 And I have also cgiven thee that, which thou
of Egypt, and took Pharaohs daughter, and brought
hast not asked, both riches and honor, so that
her into the 1city of David, until he had made an end
among the Kings there 1shall be none like unto
of building his own house, and the house of the Lord,
thee all thy days.
and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep mine
2 Only the people sacrificed in the 1high places, ordinances and my commandments, das thy father
because there was no house built unto the Name of David did walk, I will prolong thy days.
the Lord, until those days. 15 And when Solomon awoke, behold it was 1a
3 And Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the dream, and he came to Jerusalem, and stood before
ordinances of David his 1father: only he sacrificed the Ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered
and offered incense in the high places. burnt offerings, and made peace offerings, and made
4 And the King went to 1Gibeon to sacrifice a feast to all his servants.
there, for that was the chief high place: a thousand 16 Then came two 1harlots unto the king, and
burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. 2
stood before him.
5 In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in 17 And the one woman said, Oh my lord, I and
a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall this woman dwell in one house, and I was delivered
give thee. of a child with her in the house.
6 And Solomon said, Thou hast showed unto 18 And the third day after that I was delivered,
thy servant David my father great mercy, 1when he this woman was delivered also, and we were in the
walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, house together: no stranger was with us in the house
and in uprightness of heart with thee: and thou hast save we twain.
2
kept for him this great mercy, and hast given him a 19 And this womans son died in the night: for
son, to sit on his throne, as appeareth this day. she overlay him.
7 And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made 20 And she rose at midnight, and 1took my son from
thy servant king instead of David my father: and I my side, while thine handmaid slept, and laid him in
am but a young child, and know not how to 1go out her bosom, and laid her dead son in my bosom.
and in. 21 And when I arose in the morning to give my
8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people, son suck, behold, he was dead: and when I had well
which thou hast chosen, even a great people, which considered him in the morning, behold, it was not
cannot be told nor numbered for multitude. my son, whom I had borne.
2:44 1 For though thou wouldest deny, yet thine own conscience would 3:7 1 That is, to behave himself in executing this charge of ruling.
accuse thee for reviling and doing wrong to my father, 2 Sam 16:5. 3:9 1 Or, obedient.
2:46 1 Because all his enemies were destroyed. 2 Which are so many in number.
3:1 1 Which was Bethlehem. 3:11 1 That is, that thine enemy should die.
3:2 1 Where altars were appointed before the temple was built, to 3:13 1 Or, hath been none.
offer unto the Lord. 3:15 1 He knew that God had appeared unto him in a dream.
3:3 1 For his father had commanded him to obey the Lord and walk 3:16 1 Or, victuallers.
in his ways, 1 Kings 2:3. 2 By this example it appeareth that God kept his promise with
3:4 1 For there the Tabernacle was, 2 Chron. 1:3. Solomon in granting him wisdom.
3:6 1 Or, as he walked. 3:20 1 She stole the quick child away, because she might both avoid
2 Thou hast performed thy promise. the shame and punishment.
3:24 1 Except God give Judges understanding, the impudency of 4:13 1 Which towns bare Jairs name, because he took them of the
the trespasser shall overthrow the just cause of the innocent. Canaanites, Num. 32:41.
3:26 1 Her motherly affection herein appeareth that she had rather 4:17 1 Solomon observed not the division that Joshua made, but
endure the rigor of the Law, than see her child cruelly slain. divided it as might best serve for his purpose.
4:2 1 That is, his chief officers. 4:20 1 They lived in all peace and security.
2 He was the son of Ahimaaz and Zadoks nephew. 4:21 1 Which is Euphrates.
4:4 1 Not Abiathar whom Solomon had put from his office, 1 Kings 4:22 1 Hebrew, Kors.
2:27, but another of that Name. 4:24 1 Or, Gaza.
4:9 1 Or, Elon in Beth Aven. 2 For they were all tributaries unto him.
4:12 1 Or, to the plain. 4:25 1 Throughout all Israel.
4:29 1 Meaning, great understanding and able to comprehend all things. 5:6 1 This was his equity, that he would not receive a benefit without
4:30 1 To wit, the Philosophers and Astronomers, which were judged some recompense.
most wise. 5:7 1 In Hiram is prefigured the vocation of the Gentiles, who should
4:32 1 Which for the most part are thought to have perished in the help to build the Spiritual Temple.
captivity of Babylon. 5:9 1 Or, floats.
4:33 1 From the highest to the lowest. 2 While my servants are occupied about thy business.
5:1 1 Or, Zor. 5:11 1 Hebrew, Kors.
5:3 1 Or, his enemies. 2 Or, pure.
5:4 1 He declareth that he was bound to set forth Gods glory, foras 5:12 1 As touching the furniture of wood and vittles.
much as the Lord had sent him rest and peace. 5:16 1 Or, masters of the work.
5:18 1 The Hebrew word is Giblim, which some say were excel 6:8 1 Or, Gallery.
lent masons. 6:9 1 In Exodus it is called the Tabernacle: and the Temple is here
6:1 1 Which month containeth part of April and part of May. called the Sanctuary, and the Oracle the most holy place.
2 Whereby is meant the Temple and the Oracle. 6:13 1 According as he promised unto Moses, Exod. 25:22.
6:3 1 Or the court where the people prayed, which was before the 6:15 1 Meaning, unto the roof which was also ceiled.
place where the altar of burnt offerings stood. 6:17 1 For when he spake of the house in the first verse, he meant
6:4 1 Or, to open and to shut. both the Oracle, and the Temple.
6:5 1 Or, lofts. 6:18 1 Or, wild cucumbers.
2 Whence God spake between the Cherubims, called also the 6:19 1 That is, in the most inward place of the house.
most holy place. 6:21 1 Hebrew, he drew through chains of gold before.
6:6 1 Which were certain stones coming out of the wall, as stays for 6:22 1 Meaning, the altar of incense, Exod. 30:1.
the beams to rest upon. 6:23 1 Or, Pine tree
6:28 1 For the others which Moses made of beaten gold, were taken 7:4 1 There were as many, and like proportion on the one side as the
away with the other jewels by their enemies, whom God permitted other, and at every end even three in a row one above another.
divers times to overcome them for their great sins. 7:6 1 Before the pillars of the house.
6:32 1 So that the fashion of the carved work might still appear. 7:7 1 For his house which was at Jerusalem.
6:34 1 Or, folding. 7:9 1 Or, precious.
6:36 1 Where the Priests were, and was thus called in respect of the 2 Which were rests and stays for the beams to lie upon.
great court, which is called in Acts 3:11, the porch of Solomon, where 3 Or, span.
the people used to pray. 7:11 1 From the foundation upward.
6:38 1 Which containeth part of October and part of November. 7:12 1 As the Lords house was built, so was this: only the great court
7:1 1 After he had built the Temple. of Solomons house was uncovered.
7:2 1 For the beauty of the place, and great abundance of cedar 7:13 1 Or, Zor.
trees that went to the building thereof, it was compared to mount 7:14 1 Thus when God will have his glory set forth, he raiseth up
Lebanon in Syria: this house he used in summer for pleasure and men, and giveth them excellent gifts for the accomplishment of the
recreation. same, Exod. 31:2,3.
7:15 1 Hebrew, the second. 7:23 1 So called for the hugeness of the vessel.
7:16 1 Or, pommels. 7:26 1 Or, a span.
7:17 1 Or, cords like chains. 2 Bath and Ephah seem to be both one measure, Ezek. 45:11, every
7:19 1 As was seen commonly wrought in costly porches. bath contained about ten pottles.
7:20 1 Or, round about the midst. 7:30 1 Hebrew, shoulders.
2 Or, bound. 7:31 1 The mouth of the great base or frame entered into the chapi
3 Hebrew, the second. ter, or pillar that bare up the cauldron.
7:21 1 Which was in the inner court between the Temple and the 7:33 1 Or, rings.
oracle. 7:35 1 Which was called the pillar, chapiter, or small base, wherein
2 That is, he will stablish, to wit, his promise toward this house. the cauldron stood.
3 That is, in strength: meaning the power thereof shall continue. 7:38 1 To keep waters for the use of the sacrifices.
7:39 1 To wit, of the Temple or Sanctuary. 8:2 1 Containing part of September and part of October in the which
7:45 1 By this name also Hiram the king of Tyre was called. month they held three solemn feasts, Num. 29:1.
7:46 1 Or, thick earth. 8:6 1 That is, the Kohathites, Num. 4:5.
7:48 1 This was done according to the form that the Lord prescribed 8:8 1 They drew them only out so far as they might be seen: for they
unto Moses in Exodus. might not pull them altogether out, Exod. 25:15.
7:50 1 Some take this for some instrument of music. 8:9 1 For it is like that the enemies when they had the Ark in their
8:1 1 Hebrew, Solomon. hands, took away the rod of Aaron and the pot with Manna.
2 For David brought it from Obed-edom, and placed it in the Tab 8:13 1 He spake according to the tenor of Gods promise which was
ernacle which he had made for it, 2 Sam. 6:17. conditionally that they should serve him aright.
8:41 1 He meaneth such as should be turned from their idolatry to 8:49 1 Or, avenge their wrong.
serve the true God. 8:50 1 He understood by faith, that God of enemies would make
8:43 1 That this is the true religion wherewith thou wilt be wor friends unto them that did convert unto him.
shipped. 8:54 1 Solomon is a figure of Christ, who continually is the Mediator
8:45 1 Or, maintain their right. between God and his Church.
8:47 1 Or, if they repent. 8:58 1 He concludeth that man of himself is enemy unto God, and
2 Though the Temple was the chief place of prayer, yet he secludeth that all obedience to his Law proceedeth of his mere mercy.
not them, that being let with necessity call upon him in other places. 8:59 1 Hebrew, the thing of a day in his day.
8:48 1 As Daniel did, Dan. 6:10. 8:63 1 Before the oracle where the Ark was.
9 2 The Lord appeareth the second time to Solo- and gold, and whatsoever he desired) then king
mon. 11 Solomon giveth cities to Hiram. 20 The Solomon gave to Hiram twenty cities in the land
Canaanites become tributaries. 28 He sendeth forth a navy of 2Galilee.
for gold. 12 And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cit-
ies which Solomon had given him, and they pleased
1 When aSolomon had finished the building of
him not.
the house of the Lord, and the Kings palace, and all
13 Therefore he said, What cities are these which
that Solomon desired and minded to do,
thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them
2 Then the Lord appeared unto Solomon the the land of 1Cabul unto this day.
second time, as he bappeared unto him at Gibeon. 14 And Hiram had sent the King 1sixscore 2talents
3 And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy of gold.
prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made 15 And this is the cause of the tribute, why King
before me: I have hallowed this house (which thou Solomon raised tribute, to wit, to build the house of
hast built) to cput my Name there forever, and mine the Lord, and his own house, and 1Millo, and the
eyes, and my heart shall be there perpetually. wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and
4 And 1if thou wilt walk before me (as David thy Gezer.
father walked in pureness of heart and in righteous- 16 Pharaoh king of Egypt had come up, and taken
ness) to do according to all that I have commanded Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slew the Canaanites
thee, and keep my statutes, and my judgments, that dwelt in the city, and gave it for a present unto
5 Then will I stablish the throne of thy kingdom his daughter Solomons wife.
upon Israel forever, as I promised to David thy father, 17 (Therefore Solomon built Gezer and Beth
saying, dThou shalt not want a man upon the throne Horon the nether,
of Israel. 18 And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness of
6 But if ye and your children turn away from the land,
me, and will 1not keep my Commandments, and 19 And all the cities 1of store, that Solomon had,
my statutes (which I have set before you) but go even cities for chariots, and cities for horsemen,
and serve other gods, and worship them, and all that Solomon desired and would build in
7 Then will I cut off Israel from the land, which Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of
I have given them, and the house which I have hal- his dominion)
8:65 1 That is, from North to South: meaning all the country. 9:11 1 Or, Zor.
2 Seven days for the dedication, and seven for the feast. 2 Or, Galilee.
8:66 1 Hebrew, blessed. 9:13 1 Or, dirty, or barren.
9:4 1 If thou walk in my fear, and withdraw thyself from the common 9:14 1 For his tribute toward the building.
manner of men, which follow their sensuality. 2 The common talent was about threescore pounds weight.
9:6 1 God declareth that disobedience against him, is the cause of 9:15 1 Millo was as the town house or place of assembly which was
his displeasure, and so of all misery. open above.
9:7 1 The world shall make of you a mocking stock for the vile con 9:19 1 Cities for his munitions of war.
tempt and abusing of Gods most liberal benefits.
9:20 1 These were as bondmen and paid what was required, either 10:5 1 That is, the whole order, and trade of his house.
labor or money. 2 Hebrew, there was no more spirit in her.
9:23 1 The overseers of Solomons works, were divided into three 10:8 1 But much more happy are they, which hear the wisdom of
parts: the first contained 3300, the second 300, and the third 250, God revealed in his word.
which were Israelites: so here are contained the two last parts, which 10:9 1 It is a chief sign of Gods favor, when godly and wise rulers sit
make 550, see 2 Chron. 8:10. in the throne of justice.
9:28 1 In 2 Chron. 8:18, is made mention of thirty more, which seem 2 This is the cause, why Kings are appointed.
to have been employed for their charges. 10:13 1 Hebrew, by the hand of the King.
10:1 1 Josephus saith, that she was Queen of Ethiopia, and that Sheba 10:15 1 To wit, of Arabia, which for the great abundance of all things
was the name of the chief city of Meroe, which is an island of Nile. was called Happy.
10:19 1 As the chair bows, or places to lean upon. 2 To whom appertained no dowry.
10:22 1 By Tarshish is meant Cilicia, which was abundant in variety 11:4 1 He served not God with a pure heart.
of precious things. 11:5 1 Who was also called Molech, verse 7, read 2 Kings 23:10.
10:27 1 Or, he made silver as plenteous as stones. 11:7 1 Thus the Scripture termeth whatsoever man doth reverence
10:28 1 Or, for the company of the Kings merchants did receive a and serve as God.
number at a price. 11:11 1 That thou hast forsaken me and worshipped idols.
10:29 1 Hebrew, hands. 11:13 1 Because the tribes of Judah and Benjamin had their posses
11:1 1 Which were idolaters. sions mixed, they are here taken as one tribe.
11:3 1 Or, Queens. 11:14 1 Of the king of Edoms stock.
11:15 1 Of the Edomites. 11:30 1 By these visible signs the Prophets would more deeply print
11:17 1 Thus God reserved this idolater to be a scourge to punish their message into their hearts to whom they were sent.
his peoples sins. 11:33 1 Or, to do that, that pleaseth me.
11:19 1 God brought him to honor, that his power might be more 11:36 1 He hath respect unto the Messiah, which should be the
able to compass his enterprises against Solomons house. bright star that should shine through all the world.
11:23 1 When David had discomfited Hadadezer and his army. 11:37 1 Hebrew, in all that thy soul.
11:24 1 To wit, the men whom he had gathered unto him. 11:39 1 For this idolatry that Solomon hath committed.
11:28 1 He was overseer of Solomons works, for the tribe of Ephraim 2 For the whole spiritual kingdom was restored in Messiah.
and Manasseh.
11:41 1 Which book as is thought, was lost in their captivity. 2 I am much more able to keep you in subjection than my father was.
12:2 1 Or, return from Egypt. 12:11 1 Or, scorpions.
12:4 1 Oppress us not with so great charges, which we are not able 12:12 1 The people declare their obedience in this that they would
to sustain. attempt nothing before the king had given them just occasion.
12:6 1 Or, had been of his ancient counselors. 12:15 1 Or, the Lord was the cause.
12:7 1 They showed him that there was no way to win the peoples 12:16 1 Though their cause were good, yet it is most hard for the
hearts, but to grant them their just petition. people to bridle their affections, as these vile words declare.
12:9 1 There is nothing harder for them that are in authority, than to 12:18 1 Hebrew, strengthened himself.
bridle their affections, and to follow good counsel. 12:19 1 By the just judgment of God for Solomons sins.
12:10 1 Or, little finger. 12:21 1 For as yet he perceived not that the Lord had so appointed it.
13:12 1 Hebrew, looked. 13:24 1 By this fearful example, God setteth forth how dangerous a
13:14 1 Hebrew, I am. thing it is for men to behave themselves coldly, or deceitfully in their
13:15 1 This he did of a simple mind, thinking it his duty to declare charge whereunto God hath called them.
friendship to a Prophet. 13:28 1 To declare that this was only the judgment of God: for if the
13:18 1 His fault is here double: first in that he suffereth not the Lion had done it for hunger, he would also have devoured the body.
Prophet to obey Gods express commandment: and next, that he 13:30 1 Which he had prepared for himself.
feigneth to have a revelation to the contrary. 13:33 1 So the wicked profit not by Gods threatenings, but go back
13:21 1 God would reprove his folly by him, who was the occasion ward, and become worse and worse, 2 Tim. 3:13.
to bring him into error. 2 Hebrew, fill his hand.
14:2 1 His own conscience bare him witness, that the Prophet of 2 As well him that is in the stronghold, as him that is abroad.
God would not satisfy his affections, which was a wicked man. 14:11 1 They shall lack the honor of burial in token of Gods malediction.
14:3 1 Hebrew, in thine hand. 14:13 1 In the midst of the wicked, God hath some on whom he
2 According to the custom when they went to ask counsel of doth bestow his mercies.
Prophets, 1 Sam. 9:7. 14:14 1 The Lord will begin to destroy it out of hand.
3 Or, wafers. 14:15 1 Meaning, Euphrates.
14:4 1 Hebrew, eyes stood. 14:16 1 The people shall not be excused when they do evil at the
14:5 1 Then the wife of Jeroboam. commandment of their governors.
14:6 1 For God ofttimes discloseth unto his the craft and subtlety 14:20 1 The Lord smote him that he died, 2 Chron. 13:20.
of the wicked. 14:21 1 And died before Jeroboam about four years.
14:7 1 Which wast but a servant. 14:22 1 Or, besides all that their fathers had done by their sins.
14:9 1 To wit, two calves. 14:24 1 Where idolatry reigneth, all horrible vices are committed, till
14:10 1 Every male even to the dogs, 1 Sam. 25:22. at length Gods just judgment destroy them utterly.
14:29 1 Which books were called the books of Shemaiah and Iddo 15:13 1 Neither kindred nor authority ought to be regarded, when
the Prophets, 2 Chron. 12:15. they blaspheme God, and become idolaters, but must be punished.
14:30 1 That is, all the days of Rehoboams life. 15:14 1 For in that that he suffered them to worship God in other places,
14:31 1 Whose idolatry Rehoboam her son followed. than he had appointed, it came of ignorance, and not of malice.
15:2 1 Some think that this was Absalom Solomons son. 15:17 1 Of the same purpose that Jeroboam did, because the people
15:4 1 Meaning, a son to reign over Judah. should not go up to Jerusalem, lest they should follow Asa.
15:10 1 That is, his grandmother, as David is oft times called father of 15:18 1 Or, Syria.
them, whose grandfather he was. 15:19 1 And vex me no longer.
21 And when Baasha heard thereof, he left building 31 Ahab marrieth Jezebel. 34 Jericho is built
chapter 16 again.
of Ramah, and dwelt in Tirzah. a 1 Kings 15:29
22 Then king Asa 1assembled all Judah 2none b 1 Kings 14:11 1 Then the word of the Lord came to Jehu the
excepted, and they took the stones of Ramah, and c 1 Chron. 16:1 son of Hanani against Baasha, saying,
the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had built, 2 1Forasmuch as I exalted thee out of the dust,
and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin and made thee captain over my people Israel, and
and Mizpah. thou hast walked in the way of Jeroboam, and hast
23 And the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all made my people Israel to sin, to provoke me with
his might, and all that he did, and the cities which their sins,
he built, are they not written in the book of the 3 Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baa-
Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? but in his old age sha, and the posterity of his house, and will make
he was diseased in his 1feet. 1
thine house like the ahouse of Jeroboam, the son
24 And Asa slept with his fathers, and was buried of Nebat.
with his fathers in the city of David his 1father. And 4 bHe that dieth of Baashas stock in the city, him
Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead. shall the dogs eat: and that man of him which dieth
25 And Nadab the son of Jeroboam began to reign in the fields, shall the fowls of the air eat.
over Israel the second year of Asa king of Judah, and 5 And the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what
reigned over Israel two years. he did, and his 1power, are they not written in the
26 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, walking book of the cChronicles of the kings of Israel?
in the way of his father, and in his sin wherewith he 6 So Baasha slept with his fathers, and was buried
made Israel to sin. in Tirzah, and Elah his son reigned in his stead.
27 And Baasha the son of Ahijah of the house of 7 And also 1by the hand of Jehu the son of Hanani
Issachar conspired against him, and Baasha slew him the Prophet, came the word of the Lord to Baasha,
at Gibbethon, which belonged to the Philistines: and to his house, that he should be like the house
for Nadab and all Israel laid siege to Gibbethon. of Jeroboam, even for all the wickedness that he did
28 Even in the third year of Asa king of Judah did in the sight of the Lord, in provoking him with the
Baasha slay him, and reigned in his stead. work of his hands, and because he killed 2him.
29 And when he was king, he 1smote all the house 8 In the six and twenty years of Asa king of
of Jeroboam, he left none alive to Jeroboam, until he Judah, began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over
had destroyed him, according to the gword of the Lord Israel in Tirzah, and reigned two years.
which he spake by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite, 9 And his servant Zimri, captain of half his
30 Because of the sins of Jeroboam which he com- chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah
mitted, and wherewith he made Israel to sin, by his 1
drinking, till he was drunken in the house of Arza
1
provocation, wherewith he provoked the Lord God steward of his house in Tirzah.
of Israel. 10 And Zimri came and smote him, and killed
31 And the residue of the acts of Nadab, and all him in the seven and twenty years of Asa king of
that he did, are they not written in the book of the Judah, and reigned in his stead.
Chronicles of the kings of Israel? 11 And when he was king, and sat on his throne,
32 And there was war between Asa and Baasha he slew all the house of Baasha, not leaving thereof
king of Israel, all their days. one to piss against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks,
33 In the third year of Asa king of Judah, began nor of his friends.
Baasha the son of Ahijah to reign over all Israel in 12 So did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha,
1
Tirzah, and reigned four and twenty years. according to the word of the Lord which he spake
34 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, walking against Baasha by the hand of Jehu the 1Prophet,
in the way of Jeroboam, and in his sin, wherewith 13 For all the sins of Baasha, and sins of Elah his
he made Israel to sin. son, which they sinned, and made Israel to sin, and
15:22 1 Or, make a proclamation. 15:33 1 Which was the place where the kings of Israel remained.
2 Hebrew, none innocent. 16:2 1 Thus spake Jehu to Baasha in the Name of the Lord.
15:23 1 He had the gout and put his trust rather in Physicians than in 16:3 1 Meaning, the house of Baasha.
the Lord, 2 Chron. 16:12. 16:5 1 Or, valiantness.
15:24 1 His great-grandfather. 16:7 1 That is, the Prophet did his message.
15:29 1 So God stirred up one tyrant to punish the wickedness of 2 Meaning, Nadab Jeroboams son.
another. 16:9 1 The Chaldea text hath thus, Drinking till he was drunken in
15:30 1 By causing the people to commit idolatry with his calves, the Temple of Arza the idol by his house in Tirzah.
and so provoking God to anger. 16:12 1 Both Hanani his father and he were Prophets.
16:15 1 The siege had continued from the time of Nadab Jeroboams son. the kings house was burnt in Tirzah.
16:17 1 Where Zimri kept himself in hold. 16:31 1 By whose means he fell to all wicked and strange idolatry,
16:18 1 Hebrew, burnt the Kings house upon him. and cruel persecution.
16:21 1 That is, the people which were not at the siege of Gibbe 16:34 1 Read Josh. 6:26.
thon: for there they had chosen Omri. 2 Hebrew, by the hand of Joshua.
16:24 1 Or, Shomeron. 17:1 1 That is, whom I serve.
16:25 1 For such is the nature of idolatry, that the superstition 2 But as I shall declare it by Gods revelation.
thereof doth daily increase, and the older it is the more abominable 17:3 1 Or, brook.
it is before God and his Church. 17:4 1 To strengthen his faith against persecution, God promiseth to
16:28 1 He was the first king that was buried in Samaria, after that feed him miraculously.
17:8 1 As the troubles of the Saints of God are many, so his mercy is 17:20 1 He was afraid lest Gods name should have been blas
ever at hand to deliver them. phemed and his ministers contemned, except he should have
17:10 1 All this was to strengthen the faith of Elijah, to the intent continued his mercies as he had begun them, specially while he
that he should look upon nothing worldly, but only trust on there remained.
Gods providence. 17:24 1 So hard a thing it is to depend on God, except we be con
17:12 1 Hebrew, two. firmed by miracles.
2 For there is no hope of any more sustenance. 18:1 1 After that he departed from the river Cherith.
17:14 1 God receiveth no benefit for the use of his, but he promiseth 18:3 1 God had begun to work his fear in his heart, but had not yet
a most ample recompense for the same. brought him to that knowledge, which is also requisite of the godly:
17:15 1 That is, till he had rain and food on the earth. that is, to profess his Name openly.
17:17 1 Or, that he died. 18:7 1 God pitieth oft times the wicked for the godlys sake, and caus
2 God would try whether she had learned by his merciful provi eth Elijah to meet with Obadiah, that the benefit might be known to
dence to make him her only stay and comfort. be granted for Gods childrens sake.
18:12 1 I am none of the wicked persecutors that thou shouldest pro part, Zeph. 1:5.
cure unto me such displeasure, but serve God, and favor his children. 18:24 1 By sending down fire from heaven to burn the sacrifice.
18:15 1 By my presence I will declare that thou hast told him the 18:26 1 As men ravished with some strange spirit.
truth. 18:27 1 You esteem him as God.
18:18 1 The true ministers of God ought not only not to suffer the 2 He mocketh their beastly madness, which think that by any
truth to be unjustly slandered, but to reprove boldly the wicked slan instance or suit, the dead and vile idols can help their worshippers in
derers without respect of person. their necessity.
18:21 1 Be constant in religion, and make it not as a thing indifferent, 18:32 1 Hebrew, seahs, which some think contain about three pot
whether ye follow God or Baal, or whether ye serve God wholly or in tles and a third part a piece.
18:35 1 Hereby he declared the excellent power of God, who con than the chariot was able to run.
trary to nature could make the fire burn even in the water, to the 19:1 1 To wit, of Baal.
intent they should have none occasion to doubt that he is the only 19:2 1 Though the wicked rage against Gods children, yet he hold
God. eth them back that they cannot execute their malice.
18:37 1 Though God suffer his to run in blindness and error for a 19:3 1 Or, whither his mind led him.
time, yet at the length he calleth them home to him by some notori 19:4 1 So hard a thing it is to bridle our impatience in affliction, that
ous sign and work. the Saints could not overcome the same.
18:40 1 He commanded them that as they were truly persuaded to 19:7 1 He declareth that except God had nourished him miracu
confess the only God: so they would serve him with all their power, lously, it had not been possible for him to have gone this journey.
and destroy the idolaters his enemies. 19:10 1 He complaineth that the more zealous that he showed him
18:43 1 As Gods spirit moved him to pray, so was he strengthened by self to maintain Gods glory, the more cruelly was he persecuted.
the same, that he did not faint, but continued still till he had obtained. 19:11 1 For the nature of man is not able to come near unto God, if
18:45 1 Or, here and there. he should appear in his strength and full majesty, and therefore of his
18:46 1 He was so strengthened with Gods spirit, that he ran faster mercy he submitteth himself to our capacity.
c Rom. 11:4
but the Lord was not in the earthquake: the victory to Ahab by a Prophet. 31 The King of
12 And after the earthquake came fire: but the Israel made peace with Ben-Hadad, and is reproved therefore
Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire came a by the Prophet.
still and soft voice. 1 Then Ben-Hadad the king of 1Aram assembled
13 And when Elijah heard it, he covered his all his army, and two and thirty 2kings with him,
face with his mantle, and went out, and stood in with horses, and chariots, and went up and besieged
the entering of the cave: and behold, there came a 3
Samaria, and fought against it.
voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, 2 And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel,
Elijah? into the city,
14 And he answered, I have been very jealous 3 And said unto him, Thus saith Ben-Hadad,
for the Lord God of hosts, 1because the children Thy silver and thy gold is mine: also thy women,
of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, cast down and thy fair children are mine.
thine altars, and slain thy Prophets with the sword, 4 And the king of Israel answered, and said, My
and I only am left, and they seek my life to take it lord king, according to thy saying, 1I am thine, and
away. all that I have.
15 And the Lord said unto him, Go, return by the 5 And when the messengers came again, they said,
wilderness unto Damascus, and when thou comest Thus commandeth Ben-Hadad, and saith, When
there, anoint Hazael king over 1Aram. I shall send unto thee, and command, thou shalt
deliver me thy silver and thy gold, and thy women,
16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint
and thy children,
King over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of
Abel Meholah shalt thou anoint to be Prophet in 6 1Or else I will send my servants unto thee by
thy room. tomorrow this time, and they shall search thine house,
and the houses of thy servants: and whatsoever is
17 And bhim that escapeth from the sword of
pleasant in thine eyes, they shall take it in their
Hazael, shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from
hands, and bring it away.
the sword of Jehu, shall Elisha slay.
7 Then the King of Israel sent for all the Elders
18 Yet will cI leave seven thousand in Israel: even of the land, and said, Take heed, I pray you, and see
1
all the knees that have not bowed unto Baal, and how he seeketh mischief: for he sent unto me for my
every mouth that hath not kissed him. wives, and for my children, and for my silver, and for
19 So he departed thence, and found Elisha my gold, and I denied him not.
the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve 8 And all the Elders, and all the people said to
yoke of oxen before him, and was with the twelfth: him, Hearken 1not unto him, nor consent.
and Elijah went towards him, and cast his mantel 9 Wherefore he said unto the messengers of Ben-
upon him. Hadad, Tell my lord the king, All that thou didst
20 And he left the oxen, and ran after Elijah, send for to thy servant at the first time, that I will
and said, 1Let me, I pray thee, kiss my father and do, but this thing I may not do. And the messengers
my mother, and then I will follow thee. Who departed, and brought him an answer.
answered him, Go, return: for what have I done 10 And Ben-Hadad sent unto him, and said,
to thee? The gods do so to me and more also, if the 1dust of
21 And when he went back again from him, he Samaria be enough to all the people that follow me,
took a couple of oxen, and slew them, and sod their for every man an handful.
flesh with the 1instruments of the oxen, and gave 11 And the king of Israel answered, and said,
unto the people, and they did eat: then he arose and Tell him, Let not him that girdeth his harness, boast
went after Elijah, and ministered unto him. himself, as he that 1putteth it off.
20:12 1 Or, put yourselves in order. 20:27 1 All they, which were in the battle of the former year, verse
20:13 1 Before God went about with signs and miracles to pull Ahab 15.
from his impiety, and now again with wonderful victories. 20:28 1 Who am of like power in the valley, as I am on the hills, and
20:17 1 That is, young men trained in the service of princes. can as well destroy a multitude with few as with many.
20:20 1 Hebrew, man. 20:30 1 Hebrew, from chamber, to chamber.
2 Or, Syrians. 20:31 1 In sign of submission, and that we have deserved death, if he
3 Which them that were appointed for the preservation of his person. will punish us with rigor.
20:23 1 Thus the wicked blaspheme God in their fury, whom not 20:33 1 Or, and caught it of him.
withstanding he suffereth not unpunished. 2 He is alive.
20:34 1 Thou shalt appoint in my chief city what thou wilt, and I will he was not so rigorous that he would take from another man his
obey thee. right without full recompense.
20:35 1 Or, of the disciples. 21:4 1 Thus the wicked consider not what is just and lawful, but fret
2 By this external sign he would more lively touch the kings heart. inwardly, when they cannot have their inordinate appetites satisfied.
20:36 1 Because thou hast transgressed the commandment of the 21:7 1 As though she said, Thou knowest not what it is to reign.
Lord. Command and entreat not.
20:39 1 By this parable he maketh Ahab condemn himself, who 2 Hebrew, let thine heart be merry.
made a covenant with Gods enemy, and let him escape, whom God 21:9 1 For then they used to inquire of mens faults: for none could
had appointed to be slain. fast truly that were notorious sinners.
20:43 1 Or, Shomeron. 21:11 1 Thus the worldlings contrary to Gods commandment, who
21:1 1 Or, at this time. willeth not to consent to the shedding of innocent blood, obey rather
21:2 1 Though Ahabs tyranny be condemned by the holy Spirit, yet the wicked commandments of princes than the just laws of God.
21:13 1 Hebrew, bless. 22:1 1 Ben-Hadad the king of Syria, and Ahab made a peace which
21:15 1 This example of monstrous cruelty the holy Ghost leaveth to endureth three years.
us, to the intent that we should abhor all tyranny, and specially in them 22:2 1 To see and visit him.
whom nature and kind should move to be pitiful and inclined to mercy. 22:3 1 The kings of Syria kept Ramoth before this league was made
21:19 1 Dost thou think to have any advantage by murdering of an by Ben-Hadad: therefore he thought not himself bound thereby to
innocent? restore it.
2 This was fulfilled in Jehoram his son, as 2 Kings 9:25, 26. 22:4 1 I am ready to join and go with thee, and all mine is at thy
21:23 1 Or, fortress, or possession. commandment.
21:25 1 By the wicked counsel of his wife he became a vile idolater, 22:5 1 He seemed that he would not go to the war, except God reproved
and cruel murderer, as one that gave himself wholly to serve sin. it, yet when Micaiah counseled the contrary, he would not obey.
21:27 1 Hebrew, his flesh. 22:6 1 Meaning, the false prophets, which were flatterers and served
2 In token of mourning, or as some read, barefooted. for lucre, whom Jezebel had assembled and kept after the death of
21:29 1 Meaning, in Jehorams time, 2 Kings 9:26. those whom Elijah slew.
22:7 1 Jehoshaphat did not acknowledge the false prophets to be try that they were but flatterers.
Gods ministers, but did contemn them. 22:17 1 It is better they return home than to be punished and scat
22:8 1 Whereby we see that the wicked cannot abide to hear the tered, because they take war in hand without Gods counsel and
truth, but hate the Prophets of God and molest them. approbation.
22:9 1 Read Gen. 37:36. 22:19 1 Meaning, his Angels.
22:10 1 In their kingly apparel. 22:20 1 Or, persuade and deceive.
22:11 1 The true Prophets of God were accustomed to use signs for 22:21 1 Here we see that though the devil be ever ready to bring us
the confirmation of their doctrine, Isa. 20:2; Jer. 7:2. Wherein the false to destruction, yet he hath no further power than God giveth him.
Prophets did imitate them, thinking thereby to make their doctrine 22:22 1 I will cause all his prophets to tell lies.
more commendable. 22:24 1 Thus the wicked would seem that none were in the favor of
22:13 1 Hebrew, mouth. God, but they, and that God hath given his graces to none so much
2 This is the common argument of the wicked, who think that as to them.
none should speak against a thing, if the greater part approve it, be 22:27 1 Let him be pined away with hunger, and be fed with a small
they never so ungodly. portion of bread and water.
22:15 1 He speaketh this in derision, because the king attributed so 22:28 1 That when ye shall see these things come to pass, ye may
much to the false prophets, meaning, that by experience he should give God the glory, and know that I am his true Prophet.
22:32 1 That is, to the Lord for help. before the Temple was built.
22:34 1 Or, in his simplicity, and ignorantly. 22:47 1 In the time of this king, Idumea was subject to Judah, and
2 Hebrew, and between the brigandine. was governed by whom they of Judah appointed.
3 Hebrew, sick. 22:48 1 By Tarshish the Scripture meaneth Cilicia and all the sea
22:35 1 To wit, Ahab, king of Israel. called Mediterranean.
22:36 1 Of the Israelites. 2 Josephus writeth that Ophir is in India, where the Egyptians and
22:38 1 Or, the harlots washed it. Arabians traffic for gold.
22:43 1 Meaning, that he was led with an error, thinking that they 22:53 1 Or, in all points as his father did.
might still sacrifice to the Lord in those places, as well as they did
kings
1 2 Ahaziah by a fall falleth sick, and consulteth with
Baal-Zebub. 3 He is reproved by Elijah. 10 The
captains over fifty were sent to Elijah, whereof two were burnt
and girded with a girdle of leather about his loins.
Then said he, It is Elijah the Tishbite.
9 Therefore the King sent unto him a captain over
with fire from heaven by his prayer. 17 Ahaziah dieth, and fifty with his fifty men, who went up unto him: for
Jehoram his brother succeedeth him. behold, he sat on the top 1of a mountain, and he said
1 Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the unto him, O man of God, the king hath commanded
death of Ahab: that thou come down.
2 And 1Ahaziah fell through the lattice window 10 But Elijah answered, and said to the captain
in his upper chamber which was in Samaria: so he over the fifty, If that I be a man of God, let fire come
was sick: then he sent messengers, to whom he said, down from the heaven, and devour thee and thy fifty.
Go, and inquire of 2Baal-Zebub the god of Ekron, 1
So fire came down from the heaven and devoured
if I shall recover of this my disease. him and his fifty.
3 Then the Angel of the Lord said to Elijah the 11 Again also he sent unto him another captain
Tishbite, Arise, and go up to meet the messengers over fifty with his fifty. Who spake, and said unto
of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, 1Is it him, 1O man of God, thus the King commandeth,
not because there is no God in Israel, that ye go to Come down quickly.
inquire of Baal-Zebub the god of Ekron? 12 But Elijah answered, and said unto them, 1If I
4 Wherefore thus saith the Lord, Thou shalt not be a man of God, let fire come down from the heaven
come down from the bed on which thou art gone and devour thee and thy fifty. So fire came down from
up, but shalt die the death. So Elijah departed. the heaven, and devoured him and his fifty.
5 And the messengers returned unto him, to 13 Yet again he sent the third captain over fifty
whom he said, Why are ye now returned? with his fifty. And the third captain over fifty went
6 And they answered him, There came a man up, and came, and fell on his knees before Elijah, and
and met us, and said unto us, Go, and return unto besought him, and said unto him, O man of God,
the king which sent you, and say unto him, Thus I pray thee, let my 1life and the life of these thy fifty
saith the Lord, 1Is it not because there is no God in servants be 2precious in thy sight.
Israel, that thou sendest to inquire of Baal-Zebub 14 Behold, there came fire down from the heaven,
the God of Ekron? Therefore thou shalt not come and devoured the two former captains over fifty with
down from the bed, on which thou art gone up, but their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in
shalt die the death. thy sight.
7 And he said unto them, What manner of man 15 And the Angel of the Lord said unto Elijah, Go
was he which came and met you, and told you these down with him, be 1not afraid of his presence. So
words? he arose, and went down with him unto the king.
8 And they said unto him, He was an 1hairy man, 16 And he said unto him, Thus saith the Lord,
1:2 1 So that he was punished for his idolatry after two sorts: for the 1:9 1 To wit, Carmel.
Moabites which were wont to pay him tribute, rebelled, and he fell 1:10 1 He declareth what power Gods word hath in the mouth of his
down at a grate which was upon his house to give light beneath. servants, when they threaten Gods judgments against the wicked.
2 The Philistines which dwelt at Ekron, worshipped this idol, which fig 1:11 1 He spake this in mockery, and therefore provoked Gods wrath
ureth the god of flies, thinking that he could preserve them from the biting so much the more.
of flies: or else he was so called, because flies were engendered in great 1:12 1 Meaning, that God would show by effect whether he was a
abundance of the blood of the sacrifices that were offered to that idol. true Prophet or not.
1:3 1 He showeth that idolaters have not the true God, for else they 1:13 1 Which humble myself before God and his servant.
would seek to none but to him alone. 2 That is, spare my life, and let me not die as the other two.
1:6 1 Ignorance is the mother of error and idolatry. 1:15 1 Thus the Lord giveth boldness to his, that they fear not the
1:8 1 Some think that this is meant of his garments, which were threatenings of tyrants, which otherwise of themselves are afraid to
rough and made of hair. do Gods message.
1:17 1 Jehoshaphat going to battle against the Syrians, made his son Prophets, which had scholars, whom they instructed and brought up
Jehoram king in the 17th year of his reign: and in the 18th year which in the true fear of God.
was the second year of his son, Jehoram the son of Ahab reigned in 2:8 1 To wit, of Jordan.
Israel: and in the fifth year of this Jehoram Jehoshaphat died, and the 2:9 1 Let thy Spirit have double force in me, because of these
kingdom of Judah was confirmed to his son. dangerous times: or let me have twice so much as the rest of
2:1 1 Which was that place where the children of Israel were circum the Prophets: or thy spirit being divided into three parts, let me
cised after they came over Jordan, and had been forty years in the have two.
wilderness, as Josh. 5:9. 2:11 1 Thus God hath left a testimony in all ages (both before the
2:3 1 So called, because they are begotten as it were anew by the Law, in the Law, and in the time of the Gospel) of our resurrection.
heavenly doctrine. 2:15 1 The Spirit of prophecy is given to him, as it was to Elijah.
2 That is, from being anymore thine head: for to be as the head, is 2:16 1 Meaning, Elijah: for they thought his body had been cast in
to be the master, as to be at the feet, is to be a scholar. some mountain.
3 For the Lord had revealed it unto him. 2 Because the fact was extraordinary, they doubted where he was
2:5 1 Not only at Bethel, but at Jericho and other places were there become, but Elisha was assured that he was taken up to God.
3:18 1 He will not only miraculously give you waters, but your ene 4:1 1 Read 2 Kings 2:3.
mies also into your hand. 2 And therefore fell not into debt by unthriftiness or prodigality,
3:19 1 Though God bestow his benefits for a time upon the ene but by the hand of the Lord.
mies, yet he hath his seasons, when he will take them away to the 3 Because I am poor and not able to pay.
intent they might see his vengeance which is prepared against 4:2 1 Thus God suffereth his many times to be brought to extreme
them. necessity, before he succor them, that afterward they may the more
3:21 1 Hebrew, to gird himself with a girdle. praise his mercy.
3:23 1 The sudden joy of the wicked is but a preparation to their 4:4 1 The Prophet declareth hereby unto her, that God never faileth
destruction, which is at hand. to provide for his servants, their wives and children, if they trust in
3:24 1 Meaning, they followed them into the towns. him.
3:25 1 Which was one of the principle cities of the Moabites, wherein 4:6 1 To augment and increase in the vessels.
they left nothing but the walls. 4:7 1 God here did not only provide for his servant, that his debts
3:27 1 Some refer it to the king of Edoms son, whom they say he should be paid and so kept his doctrine and profession without slan
had taken in that skirmish: but rather it seemed to be his own son, der, but also for his wife and children.
whom he offered to his gods to pacify them: which barbarous cruelty 4:10 1 Which should be separate from the rest of the house, that he
moved the Israelites hearts of pity to depart. might more commodiously give himself to study and prayers.
4:13 1 Thus the servants of God are not unthankful for the benefits 4:25 1 Or, far off.
they receive. 4:27 1 In token of humility and joy that she had met with him.
2 I am content with that that God hath sent me, and can want 2 Hebrew, her soul is in bitterness.
nothing that one can do for another. 4:29 1 Make such speed that nothing may let thee in the way,
4:14 1 Which then was a reproach, and therefore he would that his Luke 10:4.
master should pray to God for her that she might be fruitful. 4:34 1 The like did Elijah to the widows son at Zarephath, 1 Kings 17:21
4:19 1 His head ached sore, and therefore he cried thus. and St. Paul, Acts 20:10, signifying the care that ought to be in them,
4:23 1 For at such times the people were wont to resort to the that bear the word of God, and are distributors of the spiritual life.
Prophets for doctrine and consolation. 4:35 1 Meaning, oftentimes.
2 Hebrew, peace. 4:38 1 That is, in the land of Israel.
4:39 1 Which the Apothecaries call colloquintida, and is most vehe 5:5 1 To give this as a present to the Prophet.
ment and dangerous in purging. 2 Hebrew, in his hand.
4:40 1 They feared that they were poisoned, because of the bitter 5:8 1 The Prophet rebuketh the king because he did not consider
ness. that God was true in his promise, and therefore would not leave his
4:43 1 It is not the quantity of bread that satisfieth, but the blessing Church destitute of a Prophet, whose prayers he would hear, and to
that God giveth. whom others should have recourse for comfort.
5:1 1 Here appeareth that among the infidels God hath his, and also 5:11 1 Mans reason murmureth, when it considereth only the signs
that the infidels have them in estimation which do good to their and outward things, and hath not regard to the word of God, which
country. is there contained.
5:2 1 Hebrew, she was before. 5:13 1 This declareth that servants ought to reverence and love their
5:3 1 Meaning, Elisha. masters as children their fathers, and likewise masters toward their
5:4 1 That is, Naaman told it to the king of Syria. servants, must be affectioned as toward their children.
5:15 1 Hebrew, blessing. 5:26 1 Was I not present with thee in spirit?
5:16 1 So the Lord commandeth that they that receive freely, should 2 That is, money to buy possessions with: meaning, that it is detest
give also freely. able in the servants of God to have covetous minds.
5:18 1 He feeleth his conscience wounded in being present at idols 5:27 1 To be an example to all such, as by whose covetousness Gods
service, and therefore desireth God to forgive him, lest others by his word might be slandered.
example might fall to idolatry: for as for his own part he confesseth 6:2 1 Or a piece of wood fit to build with.
that he will never serve any but the true God. 6:5 1 Or, the axe head.
5:19 1 The Prophet did not approve his act, but after the common 6:6 1 God wrought this miraculously to confirm the authority of Eli
manner of speech he biddeth him farewell. sha, to whom he had given such abundance of his Spirit.
5:21 1 Declaring thereby, what honor and affection he bare to the 6:8 1 Meaning, that he would lie in ambush, and take the Israelites
Prophet his master. at unawares.
5:24 1 Or, fortress, or secret place. 6:10 1 The wicked conspire nothing so craftily, but God can reveal it
2 Naamans servants. to his servants, and cause their counsel to be disclosed.
6:12 1 There is nothing so secret that thou canst go about, but he of God, when they think to have any commodity by them, though in
knoweth it, and discovereth it unto his King. their heart they cannot abide them.
6:14 1 Though it had been nothing in mans judgment to have taken 6:23 1 For this gentle entreaty and the miracle wrought by the
Elisha, yet the wicked ever doubt, and think they are never able to Prophet, did more prevail for common quietness, than if they had
prepare power enough, though it be but against one or a few. been overcome in battle: for they returned no more at that time to
6:16 1 For he was assured of Gods help, and that millions of Angels fight against Israel, or in that Kings days.
camped about the godly to deliver them. 6:25 1 The Hebrews write, that they burned it in the siege for lack
6:17 1 That he may behold how thou hast prepared an army to of wood.
rescue us. 6:27 1 Meaning, any kind of vittle, as corn and wine, etc.
6:18 1 Meaning, the Syrians his enemies, which came down, think 6:30 1 Or, under his clothes.
ing themselves sure of him. 2 Thus hypocrites when they feel Gods judgments, think to please
6:19 1 Thus he did being led by the Spirit of God, and not because he him with outward ceremonies, whom in prosperity they will not know.
sought his own revengeance, but only to set forth the glory of God. 6:32 1 Meaning, Jehoram Ahabs son, who killed the Prophets, and
6:21 1 The wicked use reverent and grave words toward the servants caused Naboth to be stoned.
6:33 1 So the wicked fall into a rage and desperation, if they find not noise, or shaking of a leaf.
sudden remedy against their afflictions. 7:7 1 The wicked need no greater enemy than their own conscience
7:1 1 The godly are ever assured of Gods help in their necessities, to pursue them.
but the times and hours are only revealed by Gods Spirit. 7:9 1 Or, we shall be punished for our faults.
7:2 1 To whom the king gave the charge and oversight of things, 7:12 1 He mistrusted the Prophets words, and therefore could
as verse 17. believe nothing, as they which are more politic than godly ever cast
2 He mocked at the Prophets words, saying, that if God rained more perils than needeth.
down corn from heaven, yet this could not come to pass. 7:13 1 There are no more left, but they, or the rest are consumed
3 Thy infidelity shall be punished herein when thou shalt see this with the famine, as the rest of the people.
miracle, and yet not be partaker thereof. 7:14 1 Or, two horses of the chariot, which were accustomed to draw
7:3 1 For it was commanded in the law that they should dwell apart, in the chariot.
and not among their brethren, Lev. 13:46. 7:16 1 Which he spake by the mouth of Elisha, verse 1.
7:6 1 Thus God needeth no great preparation to destroy the wicked, 7:17 1 As the people preased out of the gate to run to the Syrians
though they be never so many: for he can scatter them with a small tents, where they had heard was meat, and great spoil left.
8:1 1 Where thou canst find a commodious place to dwell, where 8:10 1 Meaning, that he should recover of this disease: but he
as is plenty. knew that this messenger Hazael should slay him to obtain the king
8:3 1 That is, to complain on them which had taken her possessions dom.
while she was absent. 8:13 1 That I should be without all humanity and pity.
8:5 1 Gods wonderful providence appeareth in this, that he caused 8:15 1 Under pretence to refresh or ease him, he stifled him with his
the King to be desirous to hear of him, whom before he contemned, cloth.
and also hereby prepared an entrance to the poor widows suit. 8:16 1 Read 2 Kings 1:17.
8:6 1 The King caused that to be justly restored, which was wrong 2 He was confirmed in his kingdom after his fathers death.
fully holden from her. 8:18 1 The holy Ghost showeth hereby what danger it is to join with
8:9 1 Of all the chiefest and precious things of the country. infidels.
8:20 1 Which had been subject from Davids time, until this time of went about earnest business.
Jehoram. 9:2 1 Hebrew, from chamber to chamber.
8:22 1 This was a city in Judah given to the Levites, Josh. 21:13, and 9:6 1 This anointing was for Kings, Priests and Prophets, which were
after turned from King Jehoram, because of his idolatry. all figures of Messiah, in whom these three offices were accom
8:26 1 Which is to be understood, that he was made king when his plished.
father reigned, but after his fathers death he was confirmed king 9:11 1 That is, the rest of the army, whom he called before, his breth
when he was forty-two years old, as 2 Chron. 22:2. ren, verse 2.
8:28 1 Which was a city in the tribe of Gad beyond Jordan. 2 In this estimation the world hath the ministers of God: notwith
8:29 1 This is a city belonging to the tribe of Issachar. standing forasmuch as the world hath ever slandered the children of
9:1 1 Prepare thyself to go diligently about thy business: for in those God (yea they called the Son of God a deceiver, and said he had the
countries they used long garments which they tucked up, when they devil) therefore they ought not to be discouraged.
9:16 1 God had thus ordained, as is read, 2 Chron. 22:7, that this which was a city of Judah.
wicked and idolatrous King, who was more ready to gratify wicked 9:29 1 That is, eleven whole years: for 2 Kings 8:25, before, when he
Joram, than to obey the will of God, should perish with him, by said that he began to reign the twelfth year of Joram, he taketh part
whose means he thought to have been stronger. of the year for the whole.
9:18 1 Or, follow me. 9:30 1 Being of an harsh and cruel nature she would still retain her
9:20 1 As one that went earnestly about his enterprise. princely state and dignity.
9:22 1 Meaning, that forasmuch as God is their enemy because of 9:31 1 As though she would say, Can any traitor, or any that riseth
their sins that he will ever stir up some to revenge his cause. against his superior, have good success? read 1 Kings 16:10.
9:25 1 Or, spake this prophecy against him. 9:32 1 Or, chief servants.
9:26 1 By this place it is evident, that Jezebel caused both Naboth 9:33 1 This he did by the motion of the Spirit of God, that her blood
and his sons to be put to death, that Ahab might enjoy his vineyard should be shed, that had shed the blood of innocents, to be a spec
more quietly: for else his children might have claimed possession. tacle and example of Gods judgments to all tyrants.
9:27 1 After that he was wounded in Samaria, he fled to Megiddo, 9:34 1 To wit, of the king of Sidon, 1 Kings 16:31.
9:36 1 Hebrew, by the hand of. moved you to execute this his judgment.
9:37 1 Thus Gods judgments appear even in this world against them 10:10 1 Hebrew, by the hand of.
that suppress his word and persecute his servants. 10:11 1 Meaning, which were the idolatrous priests.
10:1 1 The Scripture useth to call them sons, which are either chil 10:14 1 Thus Gods vengeance is upon them that have any part or
dren or nephews. familiarity with the wicked.
10:3 1 He wrote this, to prove them whether they would take his 10:15 1 For he feared God, and lamented the wickedness of those times:
part or no. therefore Jehu was glad to join with him: of Rechab read Jer. 35:2.
10:6 1 God as a just judge punisheth the wicked children of wicked 2 Or, praised God for him.
parents unto the third and fourth generation. 10:18 1 Here Baal is taken for Ashtoreth the idol of the Sidonians,
10:9 1 Ye cannot justly condemn me for the kings death, seeing ye which Jezebel caused to be worshipped, as it is also so used, 1 Kings
have done the like to his posterity: for the Lord commanded me, and 16 and 22:53.
2 Or, that none break his order. thought to have been helped by his idol, there God poured his ven
11:7 1 Whose charge is ended. geance upon him.
11:9 1 Read verses 5 and 7. 2 To wit, Jehoiada.
11:10 1 To wit, Jehoiada. 11:20 1 Which by her cruelty and persecution had vexed the whole
11:12 1 That is, Joash, which had been kept secret six years. land before.
2 Meaning, the Law of God, which is his chief charge, and whereby 12:2 1 So long as rulers give ear to the true ministers of God, they
only his throne is established. prosper.
11:14 1 Where the kings place was in the Temple. 12:3 1 So hard a thing it is for them, that are in authority, to be
11:15 1 Or, out of the Temple. brought to the perfect obedience of God.
2 To take her part. 12:4 1 That is, the money of redemption, Exod. 30:12, also the money
11:17 1 That both the King and the people should maintain the true which the Priest valued the vows at, Lev. 27:2, and their free liberality.
worship of God and destroy all idolatry. 12:5 1 For the Temple which was built an hundred fifty and five years
2 That he should govern and they obey in the fear of God. before, had many things decayed in it, both by the negligence of the
11:18 1 Even in the place where he had blasphemed God, and Kings predecessors, and also by the wickedness of the idolaters.
12:7 1 He taketh from them the ordering of the money, because of he pacified with the treasures of the Temple: for God would not be
their negligence. served with those gifts, seeing the kings heart was wicked.
12:9 1 That is, on the South side. 12:20 1 Because he had put Zechariah the son of Jehoiada to death,
2 Or, vessel. 2 Chron. 24:25.
12:11 1 For the King had appointed others which were meet for that 2 Read 2 Sam. 3:9.
purpose, 2 Kings 22:5. 12:21 1 Or, Jozahar.
12:13 1 For these men had only the charge of the reparation of the 13:2 1 By worshipping the calves which Jeroboam did erect in Israel.
Temple, and the rest of the money was brought to the king, who 13:3 1 While Jehoahaz lived.
caused these afterward to be made, 2 Chron. 24:14. 13:5 1 To wit, Joash the son of Jehoahaz.
12:18 1 After the death of Jehoiada, Joash fell to idolatry: therefore 2 Safely and without danger.
God rejected him, and stirreth up his enemy against him, whom 3 Hebrew, as yesterday and before yesterday.
13:6 1 Wherein they did commit their idolatry, and which the Lord prayers they did more prosper their country than by force of arms.
had commanded to be destroyed, Deut. 16:21. 13:17 1 That is, toward Syria: so that he did not only prophesy with
13:7 1 That is, Hazael and Ben-Hadad his son, as verse 3. Read of words, but also confirmed him by these signs that he should have
Hazael, 2 Kings 8:12. the victory.
13:10 1 His chief purpose is to describe the kingdom of Judah, and 13:19 1 Because he seemed content to have victory against the
how God performed his promise made to the house of David: but by enemies of God for twice or thrice, and had not a zeal to overcome
the way he showeth how Israel was afflicted and punished for their them continually, and to destroy them utterly.
great idolatry, who though they had now degenerated, yet God both 13:21 1 By this miracle God confirmed the authority of Elisha, whose
by sending them sundry Prophets and divers punishments, did call doctrine in his life they contemned, that at this sight they might
them unto him again. return and embrace the same doctrine.
13:14 1 Thus they used to call the Prophets and servants of God, by 13:23 1 That is, until their sins were come to a full measure, and there
whom God blesseth his people, as 2 Kings 2:12, meaning that by their was no more hope of amendment.
14:3 1 In the beginning of his reign he seemed to have an outward Jehoashs soldiers, that spoiled the cities of Judah.
show of godliness, but afterward he became an idolater and wor 14:10 1 Brag of the victory, so that thou tarry at home, and envy
shipped the idols of the Idumeans. me not.
14:6 1 Because they neither consented nor were partakers with their 14:13 1 Or, brought him.
fathers in that act. 14:14 1 That is, which the Israelites had given to them of Judah for
14:7 1 For the Idumeans, whom David had brought to subjection, an assurance of peace.
did rebel in the time of Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat. 14:19 1 Which city Rehoboam built in Judah for a fortress, 2 Chron. 11:9.
2 Or, the tower, or rock, 2 Chron. 25:32. 14:21 1 Who is also called Uzziah, 2 Chron. 26:1.
14:8 1 Let us fight hand to hand, and try it by battle, and not destroy 14:22 1 Which is also called Elanon or Eloth.
one anothers cities. 14:24 1 Because this idolatry was so vile and almost incredible, that
14:9 1 By this parable Jehoash compareth himself to a cedar tree, men should forsake the living God, to worship calves, the work of
because of his great kingdom over ten tribes, and Amaziah to a mans hands, therefore the Scripture doth ofttimes repeat it in the
thistle, because he ruled but over two tribes, and the wild beasts are reproach of all idolaters.
14:25 1 Hebrew, by the hand of. ing to Gods promise, but in him God began to execute his wrath
14:26 1 Read 1 Kings 14:10. against the house of Jehu.
14:27 1 Hebrew, had not spoken. 15:10 1 Zechariah was the last in Israel, that had the kingdom by
14:28 1 Which was also called Antioch of Syria, or Riblah. succession, save only Pekahiah the son of Menahem, who reigned
15:1 1 Hebrew, in the twentieth year and seventh year. but two years.
15:3 1 So long as he gave ear to Zechariah the Prophet. 15:16 1 Which was a city of Israel that would not receive him to be
15:5 1 His father and grandfather were slain by their subjects and king.
servants, and he because he would usurp the Priests office contrary 15:19 1 That is, of Israel.
to Gods ordinance was smitten immediately by the hand of God 2 Instead of seeking help of God, he went about by money to
with the leprosy, 2 Chron. 26:21. purchase the favor of this king being an infidel, and therefore God
2 As viceroy, or deputy to his father. forsook him, and Pul soon afterward brake promise, destroyed his
15:8 1 He was the fourth in descent from Jehu, who reigned accord country, and led his people away captive.
15:25 1 Which were of the same conspiracy. on the dignity of our fathers.
15:29 1 For God stirred up Pul and Tiglath-Pileser against Israel for 16:3 1 That is, offered him to Molech, or made him to pass
their sins, 1 Chron. 5:26. between two fires, as the manner of the Gentiles was, Lev. 18:21;
15:32 1 Or, Azariah. Deut. 18:10.
15:34 1 He showeth that his uprightness was not such, but that he 16:5 1 For the Lord preserved the city and his people for his promise
had many and great faults. sake made to David.
15:37 1 After the death of Jotham. 16:6 1 Which city Azariah had taken from the Aramites and fortified
2 Which slew of Judah in one day sixscore thousand fighting men, it, 2 Kings 14:22.
2 Chron. 28:6, because they had forsaken the true God. 16:7 1 Contrary to the admonition of the Prophet Isaiah, Isa. 7:4.
16:1 1 This was a wicked son of a godly father, as of him again came 16:8 1 Thus he spared not to spoil the Temple of God, to have succor
godly Hezekiah, and of him wicked Manasseh, save that God in the of men and would not once lift his heart toward God to desire his
end showed him mercy. Thus we see how uncertain it is to depend help, nor yet hear his Prophets counsel.
16:11 1 We see that there is no prince so wicked, be he shall find 2 Either to flatter the King of Assyria, when he should thus see him
flatterers and false ministers to serve his turn. change the ordinance of God, or else that the Temple might be a
16:12 1 Either offerings for peace or prosperity, or thanksgiving, as Lev. refuge for him if the King should suddenly assail his house.
3:1, or else meaning the morning and evening offering, Exod. 29:38, 17:2 1 Though he invented no new idolatry, or impiety as others did,
Num. 28:3, and thus he contemned the means and the altar which God yet he sought for help at the Egyptians, which God had forbidden.
had commanded by Solomon, to serve God after his own fantasy. 17:4 1 For he had paid tribute for the space of eight years.
16:14 1 That is, at the right hand, as men went into to Temple. 17:6 1 For at this time the Medes and Persians were subject to the
16:15 1 Here he establisheth by commandment his own wicked Assyrians.
proceedings, and doth abolish the commandment and ordi 17:7 1 He setteth forth at length the cause of this great plague and
nance of God. perpetual captivity, to admonish all people, and nations to cleave to
16:18 1 Or, tent, wherein they lay on the Sabbath, which had served the Lord God, and only worship him for fear of like judgment.
their week in the Temple, and so departed home. 17:9 1 Meaning, throughout all their borders.
17:13 1 Hebrew, by the hand of. 17:23 1 Hebrew, by the hand of.
17:14 1 So that to allege the authority of our fathers or great antiq 17:24 1 Of these peoples came the Samaritans, whereof mention is
uity, except we can prove that they were godly, is but to declare that so much made in the Gospel, and with whom the Jews would have
we are the children of the wicked. nothing to do, John 4:9.
17:16 1 That is, the sun, the moon, and stars, Deut. 4:19. 17:25 1 That is, they served him not: therefore, lest they should blas
17:17 1 Read 2 Kings 16:3. pheme him, as though there were no God, because he chastised the
2 Read of this phrase, 1 Kings 21:20, 25. Israelites, he showeth his mighty power among them by this strange
17:18 1 No whole tribe was left but Judah, and they of Benjamin and punishment.
Levi, which remained, were counted with Judah. 17:27 1 That is, how to worship him: thus the wicked rather than to
17:20 1 Out of the land where he showed the greatest tokens of his lose their commodities will change to all religions.
presence and favor. 17:30 1 Meaning that every country served that idol, which was
17:21 1 That is, God cut off the ten tribes, 1 Kings 12:16, 20. most esteemed in that place whence they came.
17:33 1 That is, they had a certain knowledge of God, and feared him the throne of David, and yet by his judgment toward the other, pro
because of the punishment, but they continued still idolaters as do voked to repentance.
the Papist, which worship both God and idols: but this is not to fear 18:4 1 That is, a piece of Brass: thus he calleth the serpent by con
God, as appeareth verse 34. tempt, which notwithstanding was set up by the word of God, and
17:34 1 He meaneth this by the Israelites to whom God had given miracles were wrought by it: yet when it was abused to idolatry this
his commandments. good king destroyed it, not thinking it worthy to be called a serpent,
17:41 1 That is, these strangers which were sent into Samaria by the but a piece of brass.
Assyrians. 18:8 1 Read 2 Kings 17:9.
18:3 1 Although they of Judah were given to idolatry and impiety, 18:14 1 As his zeal was before praised, so his weakness is here set
as they of Israel were, yet God for his promise sake was merciful unto forth, that none should glory in himself.
18:17 1 After certain years, when Hezekiah ceased to send the trib nish two thousand horses.
ute appointed by the king of the Assyrians, he sent his captains and 18:25 1 The wicked always in their prosperity flatter themselves,
army against him. that God doth favor them. Thus he speaketh to fear Hezekiah that by
18:18 1 Or, writer of Chronicles, or secretary. resisting him he should resist God.
18:20 1 Hebrew, talk of the lips. 18:26 1 Or, Syrians.
2 Thou thinkest that words will serve to persuade thy people, or 18:27 1 Hebrew, the water of their feet.
to move my master. 18:29 1 Or, by his hand.
18:21 1 Egypt shall not only not be able to succor thee, but shall be 18:31 1 Hebrew, blessing: meaning the conditions of peace.
an hurt unto thee. 18:32 1 He maketh himself so sure, that he will not grant them truce,
18:22 1 Thus the idolaters think that Gods religion is destroyed, except they render themselves to him to be led away captives.
when superstition and idolatry are reformed. 18:35 1 This is an execrable blasphemy against the true God, to
18:23 1 Meaning, that it was best for him to yield to the king of make him equal with the idols of other nations: therefore God did
Assyria, because his power was so small that he had not men to fur most sharply punish it.
19:2 1 To hear some new prophecy, and to have comfort of him. 19:10 1 The more near that the wicked are to their destruction, the
19:3 1 The dangers are so great, that we can neither avenge this more they blaspheme.
blasphemy, nor help ourselves no more than a woman in her tra 19:14 1 Before the Ark of the covenant.
vail. 19:15 1 He showeth what is the true refuge and succor in all dan
19:4 1 Meaning, for Jerusalem which only remained of all the cities gers, to wit, to flee to the Lord by earnest prayer.
of Judah. 19:16 1 Show by effect that thou wilt not suffer thy Name to be
19:7 1 The Lord can with one blast blow away all the strength of blasphemed.
man, and turn it into dust. 2 By this title he discerneth God from all idols and false gods.
19:9 1 That is, Sennacherib. 19:19 1 He showeth for what end the faithful desire of God to be
2 Or, black Moors. delivered: to wit, that he may be glorified by their deliverance.
3 For the Kings of Ethiopia and Egypt joined together against the 19:21 1 Because as yet Jerusalem had not been taken by the enemy,
King of Assyria because of his oppression of other countries. therefore he calleth her virgin.
19:22 1 God counteth that injury done to him, and will revenge it, 19:30 1 The Lord will multiply in great number, that small remnant
which is done to any of his Saints. of Judah that is escaped.
19:23 1 Meaning, Jerusalem, which Isaiah calleth the height of his 19:31 1 The love, that God beareth toward his Church shall over
borders, to wit, of Judah, Isa. 37:24. come the counsels and enterprises of men.
2 Or, pleasant country. 19:37 1 This was the just judgment of God for his blasphemy, that he
19:24 1 Or, the waters of cities besieged. should be slain before that idol, whom he preferred to the living God,
19:25 1 He declareth that forasmuch as he is the author and begin and by them, by whom ought by nature to have been defended.
ning of his Church, he will never suffer it utterly to be destroyed, as 20:2 1 That his mind might not be troubled.
other cities and kingdoms. 20:3 1 Meaning, without all hypocrisy.
19:26 1 Thus he describeth the wicked, which for a time flourish, and 2 Not so much for his own death, as for fear that idolatry should be
afterward fade and decay like flowers. restored, which he had destroyed, and so Gods Name be dishonored.
19:28 1 I will bridle thy rage, and turn thee to and fro as pleaseth me. 20:5 1 Because of his unfained repentance and prayer, God turned
19:29 1 God did not only promise him the victory, but giveth him a away his wrath.
sign to confirm his faith. 2 To give thanks for thy deliverance.
20:7 1 He declareth that albeit God can heal without other medi and an infidel.
cines, yet he showeth that he will not have these inferior means 20:19 1 He acknowledgeth Isaiah to be the true Prophet of God, and
contemned. therefore humbleth himself to his word.
20:10 1 Let the sun go so many degrees back, that the hours may be 2 Seeing that God hath showeth me this favor to grant me quiet
so many the fewer in the kings dial. ness during my life: for he was afraid lest the enemies should have
20:11 1 Which dial was set the top of the stairs that Ahaz had made. had occasion to rejoice, if the Church had decayed in his time,
20:12 1 Moved with the favor that God showed to Hezekiah, and because he had restored religion.
also because he had declared himself enemy to Sennacherib his 21:6 1 Read 2 Kings 16:3.
enemy which was now destroyed. 21:8 1 Therefore seeing they obeyed not the commandment of
20:13 1 Being moved with ambition and vain glory, and also because God, they were justly cast forth of that land, which they had but on
he seemed to rejoice in the friendship of him that was Gods enemy condition.
21:12 1 Meaning, that whosoever shall hear of this great plague, Prophet, more than three hundred years before, 1 Kings 13:2, and being
shall be astonished. but eight years old, he sought the God of his father David, 2 Chron. 34:3.
21:13 1 As I have destroyed Samaria and the house of Ahab, so will 22:4 1 Or, coin, as verse 9.
I destroy Judah. 2 Or, vessel.
21:14 1 Meaning, Judah and Benjamin, which were only left of the 3 Certain of the Priests were appointed to this office, as 2 Kings 12:9.
rest of the tribes. 22:5 1 From the time of Joash for the space of 244 years, the Temple
21:16 1 The Hebrews write that he slew Isaiah the Prophet, who was remained without reparation through the negligence of the priests,
his father-in-law. this declareth, that they that have a charge and execute it not, ought
21:22 1 That is, according to his commandments. to have it taken from them.
21:26 1 Or, he buried him, to wit, Josiah his son. 22:7 1 So God provided him of faithful servants, seeing he went
22:2 1 His zeal was prophesied of, and his name mentioned by Iddo the about so zealously to set forth the work of God.
22:8 1 This was the copy that Moses left them, as appeareth, 2 Chron. said to harden their heart, Ps. 95:8.
34:14, which either by the negligence of the Priests had been lost, or 22:20 1 Whereupon we may gather that the anger of God is
else by the wickedness of idolatrous kings had been abolished. ready against the wicked, when God taketh his servants out of
22:9 1 Hebrew, melted. this world.
22:13 1 Meaning, to some Prophet whom God revealeth the knowl 23:1 1 Because he saw the great plagues of God that were threat
edge of things unto, as Jer. 21:8, though at other times they inquired ened, he knew no more speedy way to avoid them, than to turn to
the Lord by Urim and Thummim. God by repentance which cannot come but of faith, and faith by
22:14 1 Or the house of doctrine, which was near to the Temple, and hearing of the word of God.
where the learned assembled to entreat the Scriptures, and the doc 23:3 1 Where the king had his place, 2 Kings 11:14.
trine of the Prophets. 2 As Joshua did, Josh. 24:22, 25.
22:17 1 The [works] of mans hand here signify all that man inventeth 23:4 1 Meaning, them which were next in dignity to the high Priest.
beside the word of God, which are abominable in Gods service. 2 In contempt of that altar, which Jeroboam had there built to
22:19 1 Meaning, that he did repent, as they that do not repent, are sacrifice to his calves.
23:5 1 Meaning, the priests of Baal, which were called Chemarims, where after Josiah commanded carrions to be cast in contempt
either because they wore black garments, or else were smoked with thereof.
burning incense to idols. 23:11 1 The idolatrous kings had dedicated horses and chariots to
23:6 1 He removed the grove which idolaters for devotion had the sun, either to carry the image thereof about as the heathen did,
planted near unto the Temple, contrary to the commandment of the or else to sacrifice them as a sacrifice most agreeable.
Lord, Deut. 16:21, or as some read, the similitude of a grove which 23:12 1 Or, valley.
was hung in the Temple. 23:13 1 That was the mount of olives, so called because it was full
2 Both in contempt of the idols and reproach of them which had of idols.
worshipped them in their lives. 23:15 1 Which Jeroboam had built in Israel, 1 Kings 12:28, 29.
23:9 1 Because that those that had forsaken the Lord to serve idols, 23:16 1 According to the prophecy of Iddo, 1 Kings 13:2.
were not meet to minister in the service of the Lord for the instruc 23:18 1 Meaning, the Prophet which came after him, and caused
tion of others. him to eat contrary to the commandment of the Lord, which were
23:10 1 Which was a valley near to Jerusalem, and signifieth a both two buried in one grave, 1 Kings 13:31.
taboret, because they smote on the taboret while their children 23:22 1 For the multitude and zeal of the people with the great
were burning, that their cry should not be heard, Lev. 18:21, preparation.
23:26 1 Because of the wicked heart of the people, which would not 24:1 1 In the end of the third year of his reign, and in the beginning
turn unto him by repentance. of the fourth, Dan. 1:1.
23:29 1 Because he passed through his country, he feared lest he 24:3 1 Though God used these wicked tyrants to execute his just
would have done him harm, and therefore would have stayed him, judgments, yet they are not to be excused, because they proceeded
yet he consulted not with the Lord, and therefore was slain. of ambition and malice.
23:32 1 Meaning, the wicked kings before. 24:6 1 Not that he was buried with his fathers, but he died in the
23:33 1 Which was Antioch in Syria, called also Hamath. way, as they led him prisoner toward Babylon, read Jer. 22:19.
2 Or, that he should not reign. 24:7 1 Or, Euphrates.
c 2 Kings 20:17
daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. taken. 7 The sons of Zedekiah are slain before his
Isa. 39:6
9 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, ac- d 2 Chron. 36:10 eyes, and after are his own eyes put out. 11 Judah is brought to
Esther 2:6 Babylon. 25 Gedaliah is slain. 27 Jehoiachin is exalted.
cording to all that his father had done. e Jer. 37:1
10 bIn that time came the servants of Nebuchad- Jer. 52:1 1 aAnd in the 1ninth year of his reign, the 2tenth
nezzar king of Babylon up against Jerusalem: so the month, and tenth day of the month Nebuchadnezzar
city was besieged. chapter 25 king of Babylon came, he, and all his host against
a Jer. 39:1
Jerusalem, and pitched against it, and they built
11 And Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came Jer. 52:4
b 2 Kings 20:17
3
forts against it round about it.
against the city, and his servants did besiege it. Jer. 27:19,20 2 So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year
12 Then Jehoiachin the king of Judah 1came out of King Zedekiah.
against the king of Babylon, he, and his mother and 3 And the ninth day of the month the famine
his servants, and his princes, and his eunuchs: and was 1sore in the city, so that there was no bread for
the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year 2of the people of the land.
his reign.
4 Then the city was broken up, and all the men
13 cAnd he carried out thence all the treasures of war fled by night, by the way of the 1gate, which
of the house of the Lord, and the treasures of the is between two walls that was by the kings garden:
kings house, and brake all the vessels of gold which now the Chaldeans were by the city round about:
Solomon king of Israel had made in the Temple of and the king went by the way of the wilderness.
the Lord, as the Lord had said. 5 But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after
14 And he carried away all Jerusalem, and all the king, and took him in the deserts of Jericho, and
the princes, and all the strong men of war, even ten all his host was scattered from him.
thousand into captivity, and all the workmen, and 6 Then they took the king, and carried him up
cunning men: so none remained saving the poor to the king of Babylon to Riblah, where they 1gave
people of the land. judgment upon him.
15 dAnd he carried away Jehoiachin into Babylon, 7 And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his
and the kings mother, and the kings wives, and his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound
eunuchs, and the mighty of the land, carried he away him in chains, and carried him to Babylon.
into captivity from Jerusalem to Babylon, 8 And in the fifth month, and 1seventh day of
16 And all the men of war, even seven thousand, the month, which was the nineteenth year of king
and carpenters, and locksmiths a thousand: all that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan
were strong and apt for war, did the king of Babylon
2
chief steward and servant of the king of Babylon,
bring to Babylon captives. to Jerusalem,
9 And burnt the house of the Lord, and the kings
17 eAnd the king of Babylon made Mattaniah
house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the
his uncle king in his stead, and changed his name
great houses burnt he with fire.
to Zedekiah.
10 And all the army of the Chaldeans that were
18 Zedekiah was one and twenty years old, when with the chief steward, brake down the walls of
he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem round about.
Jerusalem. His mothers name also was Hamutal 11 And the rest of the people that were left in the
the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. city, and those that were fled and 1fallen to the king
19 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, ac- of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did
cording to all that Jehoiakim had done. Nebuzaradan chief steward carry away captive.
20 Therefore certainly the wrath of the Lord was 12 But the chief steward left of the poor of the
against Jerusalem and Judah, until he cast them out land to dress the vines, and to till the land.
of his 1sight. And Zedekiah rebelled against the king 13 bAlso the pillars of brass that were in the house
of Babylon. of the Lord, and the bases, and the brazen Sea that
24:12 1 That is, yielded himself unto him by the counsel of Jer 25:3 1 Insomuch that the mothers did eat their children, Lam. 4:10.
emiah. 25:4 1 Which was a postern door, or some secret gate to issue out at.
2 In the reign of the king of Babylon. 25:6 1 Or, condemned him for his perjury and treason, 2 Chron.
24:20 1 Out of Jerusalem and Judah into Babylon. 36:13.
25:1 1 That is, of Zedekiah. 25:8 1 Jeremiah writeth, Jer. 52:12, the tenth day, because the fire
2 Which the Hebrews call Tebet, and it containeth part of Decem continued from the seventh day to the tenth.
ber, and part of January. 2 Or, captain of the guard.
3 Or, a mount. 25:11 1 While the siege endured.
25:14 1 Of these read Exod. 27:3. seeing it was the revealed will of the Lord.
25:18 1 That is, one appointed to succeed in the high Priests room, 25:26 1 Contrary to Jeremiahs counsel, Jer. 4043.
if he were sick or else otherwise letted. 25:27 1 Thus long was he, his wife and his children in Babylon,
25:19 1 Jeremiah maketh mention of seven, but here he speaketh of whom Nebuchadnezzars son, after his fathers death preferred to
them that were the chiefest. honor: thus by Gods providence the seed of David was preserved
25:24 1 That is, he did exhort them in the Name of the Lord, accord even unto Christ.
ing to Jeremiahs counsel, to submit themselves to Nebuchadnezzar, 25:30 1 Meaning, that he had an ordinary in the court.
b Gen. 10:8
18 Also Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat
1
Eber.
c Gen. 10:22 19 Unto Eber also were born two sons: the name
1 Adam, 1Seth, Enosh, Gen. 11:10 of the one was Peleg: for in his days was the earth
2 Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared,
d Gen. 11:20
divided, and his brothers name was Joktan.
Gen. 17:6
3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Gen. 21:2 20 Then Joktan begat Almodad and Sheleph, and
4 Noah, 1Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
e Gen. 25:13
Hazarmaveth and Jerah,
f Gen. 25:4
5 aThe sons of Japheth were Gomer, and Magog, g Gen. 21:2
21 And Hadoram, and Uzal and Diklah,
and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and h Gen. 36:9 22 And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba,
Tiras. 23 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these
6 And the sons of Gomer, Ashkenaz, and 1Diphath were the sons of Joktan.
and Togarmah. 24 1Shem, 2Arphaxad, Shelah,
7 Also the sons of Javan, Elishah and Tarshishah, 25 Eber, Peleg, Reu,
Kittim, and 1Dodanim. 26 Serug, Nahor, Terah,
8 The sons of Ham were Cush, and Mizraim, 27 dAbram, which is Abraham.
Put and Canaan. 28 The sons of Abraham were Isaac, and
9 And the sons of Cush, Seba, and Havilah, and Ishmael.
Sabta, and Raama, and Sabtecha. Also the sons of 29 These are their generations. eThe eldest son of
Raama were Sheba and Dedan. Ishmael was Nebajoth, and Kedar, and Adbeel, and
10 And Cush begat 1,bNimrod, who began to be Mibsam,
mighty in the earth. 30 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, 1Hadad, and
11 And Mizraim begat Ludim and Anamim, Tema,
Lehabim, and Naphtuhim: 31 Jetur, Naphish and Kedemah: these are the
12 Pathrusim also, and Casluhim, of whom came sons of Ishmael.
the Philistines, and Caphtorim. 32 And Keturah Abrahams 1concubine bare sons,
13 Also Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and
Heth, Ishbak, and Shuah: and the sons of Jokshan, Sheba,
14 And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the and Dedan.
Girgashite, 33 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, and Epher,
15 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, and Hanoch and Abida, and Eldaah: fAll these are
16 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the the sons of Keturah.
Hamathite. 34 And gAbraham begat Isaac: the sons of Isaac,
17 cThe sons of Shem were Elam and Asshur, Esau and Israel.
and Arphaxad, and Lud, and 1Aram, and Uz, and 35 The sons of Esau were 1,hEliphaz, Reuel, and
Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
b Gen. 38:3
1 These are the sons of Israel, aReuben, Simeon,
and Mizzah. Gen. 46:12 Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun,
38 And the sons of 1Seir, Lotan, and Shobal, 1 Chron. 4:1 2 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad,
and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and c Gen. 38:29
and Asher.
Matt. 1:3
Dishan. d Ruth 4:18 3 bThe sons of 1Judah, Er, and Onan, and Shelah.
39 And the sons of Lotan, Hori, and Homam, e Josh. 7:1
These three were born to him of the daughter of
and Timna Lotans sister. f 1 Sam. 16:19
Shua the Canaanite: but Er the eldest son of Judah
1 Sam. 17:12
40 The sons of Shobal were Alian, and Manahath, g Exod. 31:2 was evil in the sight of the Lord, and he slew him.
and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the sons of Zibeon, 4 cAnd Tamar his daughter-in-law bare him Perez,
Ajah and Anah. and Zerah: so all the sons of Judah were five.
41 The son of Anah was Dishon. And the sons 5 dThe sons of Perez, Hezron, and Hamul.
of Dishon, Hamran, and Eshban, and Ithran, and 6 The sons also of Zerah were 1Zimri, and 2Ethan,
Cheran. and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara, which were five
42 The sons of Ezer were Bilhan, and Zaavan, and in all.
Jaakan. The sons of Dishan were Uz, and Aran. 7 And the son of Carmi, 1,eAchar that troubled
43 And these were the 1Kings that reigned in Israel, transgressing in the thing excommunicate.
the land of Edom, before a King reigned over the 8 The son also of Ethan, Azariah.
children of Israel, to wit, Bela the son of Beor, and 9 And the sons of Hezron that were born unto
the name of his city was Dinhabah. him, Jerahmeel, and 1Ram and Chelubai.
44 Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah 10 And Ram begat Amminadab, and Amminadab
of 1Bozrah reigned in his stead. begat Nahshon 1prince of the children of Judah,
45 And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the 11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat
land of the Temanites reigned in his stead. Boaz,
46 And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of 12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat 1Ishai,
Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned 13 fAnd Jesse begat his eldest son Eliab, and
in his stead, and the name of his city was Avith. Abinadab the second, and 1Shimea the third,
47 So Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 14 Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth,
reigned in his stead. 15 Ozem the sixth, and David the seventh.
48 And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by 16 Whose sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the
the river reigned in his stead. sons of Zeruiah, Abishai, and Joab, and Asahel.
49 And when Saul was dead, Baal-Hanan the son 17 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of
of Achbor reigned in his stead. Amasa was Jether an Ishmaelite.
50 And Baal-Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in 18 And 1Caleb the son of Hezron begat Jerioth
his stead, and the name of his city was 1Pai, and his of Azubah his wife, and her sons are these, Jesher,
wifes name Mehetabel the daughter of Matred the and Shobab, and Ardon.
daughter of Mezahab. 19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto
51 Hadad died also, and there were dukes in Edom, him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
duke Timnah, duke 1Aliah, duke Jetheth, 20 gAnd Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.
52 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, 21 And afterward came Hezron to the daughter of
53 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, Machir the father of 1Gilead, and took her when he
54 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these were the dukes was threescore years old, and she bare him Segub.
of Edom. 22 And Segub begat Jair, which had three and
1:36 1 Or, Zepho. 2:3 1 Though Judah was not Jacobs eldest son, yet he first begin
2 Which was Eliphazs concubine, read Gen. 36:12. neth at him, because he would come to the genealogy of David, of
1:38 1 He is also called Seir the Horite, which inhabited mount Seir, whom came Christ.
Gen. 36:20. 2:6 1 Or, Zabdi.
1:43 1 He maketh mention of the Kings that came of Esau accord 2 Of these read 1 Kings 4:31.
ing to Gods promise made to Abraham concerning him, that 2:7 1 Or, Achan.
kings should come of him. These eight kings reigned one after 2:9 1 Whom Saint Matthew calleth Aram, Matt. 1:3.
another in Idumea unto the time of David, who conquered their 2:10 1 That is, chief of the family.
country. 2:12 1 Or, Jesse.
1:44 1 Which was the principal city of the Edomites. 2:13 1 Or, Shammah.
1:50 1 Or, Pau. 2:18 1 Who was called Chelubai the son of Hezron, verse 9.
1:51 1 Or, Aluah. 2:21 1 Who was prince of mount Gilead, read Num. 32:40.
2:23 1 That is, the Geshurites and Syrians took the towns from Jairs neither did her children inherit, but had a portion of goods or money
children. given them.
2:24 1 Which was a town named of the husband and wife, called 2:52 1 Or, he that saw the half, because the prince ought to oversee
also Bethlehem Ephrathah. his subjects.
2 Meaning, the chief and prince. 2:54 1 Meaning, the chief and principle.
2:31 1 Who died while his father was alive, and therefore it is said, 2 Or, the Zorites, the half of the Manahethites.
verse 34, that Sheshan had no sons. 2:55 1 Which were men learned and expert in the law.
2:42 1 That is, the chief governor or prince of the Ziphims, because the 2 Read Num. 10:29; Judg. 1:16.
prince ought to have a fatherly care and affection toward his people. 3:1 1 He returneth to the genealogy of David, to show that Christ
2:46 1 This difference was between the wife and the concubine, came of his stock.
that the wife was taken with certain solemnities of marriage, and her 2 Which 2 Sam. 3:3, is called Chileab, born of her that was Nabals
children did inherit: the concubine had no solemnities in marriage, wife the Carmelite.
3:5 1 Called also Bathsheba the daughter of Eliam: for they gave ing, that he was his nephew according to the Hebrew speech: for he
them divers names. was Pedaiahs son.
3:6 1 Elishama, or Elishua, 2 Sam. 5:15, and Eliphelet died, and David 3:22 1 So that Shemaiah was Shechaniahs natural son, and the other
named those sons, which were next born, by the same names: in the five his nephews, and in all were six.
book of Kings his children are mentioned which were alive, and here 4:1 1 Meaning, they came of Judah, as nephews and kinsmen: for
both they that were alive and dead. only Perez was his natural son.
3:15 1 So called because he was preferred to the dignity royal before 4:4 1 The firstborn of his mother, and not the eldest son of his father.
his brother Jehoiakim which was the elder. 4:9 1 Otherwise called Othniel, Judg. 1:13.
2 Or, Jehoahaz, 2 Kings 23:30. 4:10 1 It is to be understood, that then he would accomplish his vow
3:19 1 St. Matthew saith that Zerubbabel was son of Shealtiel, mean which he made.
4:14 1 The Lord of that valley where the artificers did work. the tribe of Simeon.
4:15 1 Called also Esron. 4:31 1 Then David restored them to the tribe of Judah.
4:18 1 Or, she bare, meaning, the second wife of Ezra. 4:39 1 For the tribe of Simeon was so great in number, that in the
2 Or, of whom he had Mered. time of Hezekiah they sought new dwellings unto Gedor, which is
4:22 1 Or, of the inhabitants of Lehem. in the tribe of Dan.
4:23 1 They were king Davids gardeners, and served him in his 4:43 1 And were not slain by Saul and David.
works. 5:1 1 Because they were made two tribes, they had a double portion.
4:24 1 His son Ohad is here omitted. 5:2 1 That is, he was the chiefest of all the tribes according to Jacobs
4:28 1 These cities belonged of Judah, Josh. 19:2, and were given to prophecy, Gen. 49:8, and because Christ should come of him.
5:6 1 To wit, in the time of Uzziah King of Israel, 2 Kings 15:23. 5:21 1 Hebrew, souls of men.
5:8 1 These places were beyond Jordan toward the East in the land 5:22 1 Meaning, the captivity of the ten tribes under Tiglath Pileser.
given to the Reubenites. 5:23 1 Otherwise called Baal Gad.
5:9 1 Or, Euphrates. 5:26 1 Thus God stirred up the wicked, and used them as instru
5:10 1 The Ishmaelites that came of Hagar Abrahams concubine. ments to execute his just judgment against sinners, although they
5:16 1 Both the whole country and one peculiar city were called Bashan. were led with malice and ambition.
5:19 1 These twain were the sons of Ishmael, Gen. 25:15. 6:8 1 Which was high priest after that Abiathar was deposed, accord
5:20 1 To wit, by the Lord that gave them the victory. ing to the prophecy of Eli the Priest, 1 Sam. 2:31, 35.
6:10 1 And did valiantly resist king Uzziah, who would have usurped 6:32 1 Read Exod. 27:21.
the Priests office, 2 Chron. 26:17, 18. 6:37 1 Or, nephews.
6:15 1 That is, he was led into captivity with his father Seraiah the 6:39 1 Or, cousin.
high Priest, 2 Kings 25:18. 2 Meaning, the cousin of Heman, verse 33.
6:22 1 Who seemeth to be called Izhar, Exod. 6:21. 6:48 1 The Levites are called the singers brethen because they came
6:28 1 Who is also called Joel, 1 Sam. 8:2 and 1 Chron. 6:33. of the same stock.
6:31 1 After it was brought to that place where the Temple should 2 Read Num. 4:4.
be built and was no more carried to and fro.
6:54 1 Or, cities which were given to the Levites. 2 Or, Gath Rimmon.
2 They were first appointed, and prepared for. 6:71 1 Who in the first verse is called also Gershon.
6:55 1 Which was also called Kirjath Arba, Gen. 23:2; Josh. 21:11. 2 Or, Be Eshterah, Josh. 21:27.
6:57 1 That he that had killed a man might flee thereunto for succor 6:72 1 Or, Kishion, Josh. 21:28.
till his cause were tried, Deut. 19:2. 6:73 1 Or, Jarmuth, Josh. 21:29.
6:58 1 Which Joshua calleth Holon, Josh. 15:51 and 21:15. 2 Or, En Gannim, Josh. 21:29.
6:60 1 Or, Almon, Josh. 21:18. 6:75 1 Or, Helkath, Josh. 21:31.
6:61 1 That is, they gave a portion to the Kohathites, which were the 6:76 1 Or, Hammoth Dor, Josh. 21:32.
remnant of the tribe of Levi, out of the half tribe of Manasseh and out 2 Or, Kartan, Josh. 21:32.
of Ephraim, verse 66. 6:77 1 Or, Jokneam.
6:70 1 Or, Tanach, Josh. 21:25. 2 Or, Kartah, Josh. 21:34.
9:1 1 Hitherto he hath described their genealogies before they went 9:18 1 So called because the king came into the Temple thereby, and
into captivity, and now he describeth their history after their return. not the common people.
9:2 1 Meaning, the Gibeonites, which served in the Temple, read 9:19 1 Their charge was that none should enter into those places,
Josh. 9:13. which were only appointed for the Priests to minister in.
9:9 1 Or, chief of the families. 9:22 1 Or, for their fidelity.
9:11 1 That is, he was the high Priest. 9:25 1 They served weekly, as Ezek. 4:10.
9:13 1 To serve in the Temple, every one according to his office. 9:26 1 Or, opening of the doors.
b 1 Chron. 8:29
10 1 The battle of Saul against the Philistines, 4 In
which he dieth, 6 And his sons also. 13 The
cause of Sauls death.
c 1 Sam. 14:51
28 And certain of them had the rule of the min- 1 Chron. 8:33 1 Then athe Philistines fought against Israel, and
istering vessels: for they brought them in by tally, the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and fell
chapter 10
and brought them out by tally. a 1 Sam. 31:1 down slain in mount Gilboa.
29 Some of them also were appointed over the b 1 Sam. 15:23 2 And the Philistines pursued after Saul and
instruments, and over all the vessels of the Sanctu- c 1 Sam. 28:8 after his sons, and the Philistines smote Jonathan,
ary, and of the 1flour, and the wine, and the oil, and and Abinadab, and Malchishua the sons of Saul.
the incense, and the sweet odors. 3 And the battle was sore against Saul, and the ar-
30 And certain of the sons of the Priests made chers 1hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.
ointments of sweet odors. 4 Then said Saul to his armor-bearer, Draw out
31 And Mattithiah one of the Levites which was the thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest
eldest son of Shallum the Korahite, had the charge of these uncircumcised come and mock at me: but
the things that were made in the frying pan. his armor-bearer would not, for he was sore afraid:
32 And other of their brethren the sons of Kohath therefore Saul took the sword, and fell upon it.
had the oversight of the ashowbread to prepare it 5 And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was
every Sabbath. dead, he fell likewise upon the sword, and died.
33 And these are the singers, the chief fathers of 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his
the Levites, which dwelt in the chambers, 1and had house, they died together.
none other charge: for they had to do in that business 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in
day and night. the valley, saw how they fled, and that Saul and his
34 These were the chief fathers of the Levites sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled
according to their generations, and the principal away, and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
which dwelt at Jerusalem. 8 And on the morrow when the Philistines came
35 bAnd in Gibeon dwelt 1the father of Gibeon, to spoil them that were slain, they found Saul and
Jeiel, and the name of his wife was Maachah. his sons 1lying in mount Gilboa.
36 And his eldest son was Abdon, then Zur, and 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his
Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab, head and his armor, and sent them into the land of
the Philistines round about, to publish it unto their
37 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and
idols, and to the people.
Mikloth.
10 And they laid up his armor in the house of their
38 And Mikloth begat Shimeam: they also dwelt
god, and set up his head in the house of 1Dagon.
with their brethren at Jerusalem, even by their
11 When all they of Jabesh Gilead heard all that
brethren.
the Philistines had done to Saul,
39 And cNer begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and
12 Then they arose (all the valiant men) and took the
Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab
body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought
and Esh-Baal.
them to Jabesh, and buried the bones of them under
40 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-Baal, and an oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
Merib-Baal begat Micah.
13 So Saul died for his transgression that he com-
41 And the sons of Micah were Pithon, and Melech mitted against the Lord, beven against the word of
and Tahrea. the Lord which he kept not, and in that he sought
42 And Ahaz begat 1Jarah, and Jarah begat Ale- and asked counsel of a 1,cfamiliar spirit,
meth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri, and Zimri begat 14 And asked not of the Lord: therefore he slew
Moza. him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son
43 And Moza begat Binea, whose son was Rephaiah, of Jesse.
and his son was Eleasah, and his son Azel.
44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these,
Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ismael, and Sheariah, and
Obadiah, and Hanan: these are the sons of Azel.
11 3 After the death of Saul, David is anointed in
Hebron. 5 The Jebusites rebel against David,
from whom he taketh the tower of Zion. 6 Joab is made
9:29 1 Whereof the meat offering was made, Lev. 1:8. 10:8 1 Hebrew, fallen.
9:33 1 But were continually occupied in singing praises to God. 10:10 1 Which was the idol of the Philistines, and from the belly
9:35 1 Or, Abi Gibeon. downward had the form of a fish, and upward of a man.
9:42 1 Who was also called Jehoaddah, 1 Chron. 8:36. 10:13 1 Or, witch, and sorceress.
10:3 1 Hebrew, found.
11:1 1 This was after the death of Ishbosheth Sauls son, when eth was the chiefest of these.
David had reigned over Judah seven years and six months in 11:15 1 That is, Eleazar and his two companions.
Hebron, 2 Sam. 5:5. 11:19 1 That is, this water, for the which they ventured their blood.
11:11 1 Meaning, the most excellent and best esteemed for his val 11:22 1 Or, lions.
iantness: some read, the chief of the princes. 11:25 1 Meaning, those three which brought the water to David.
11:12 1 Or, his uncle. 11:27 1 Called also Shammah, 2 Sam. 23:25.
11:14 1 This act is referred to Shammah, 2 Sam. 23:11, which seem 11:29 1 He is also called Mebunnai, 2 Sam. 23:27.
12:1 1 To take his part against Saul, who persecuted him. 12:15 1 Which the Hebrews called Nisan, or Abib, containing half
12:2 1 That is, of the tribe of Benjamin, whereof Saul was, and wherein March, and half April, when Jordan was wont to overflow his banks,
were excellent throwers with slings, Judg. 20:16. read Josh. 3:15.
12:7 1 Or, Gedua. 12:18 1 The spirit of boldness and courage moved him to speak thus.
12:8 1 Or, buckler. 12:19 1 They came only to help David, and not to succor the Philis
2 Meaning, fierce and terrible. tines, which were enemies to their country.
12:10 1 Or, Mashmannah. 2 Or, on the jeopardy of our heads.
12:21 1 To wit, of the Amalekites which had burned the city Ziklag, 12:38 1 So that his whole host were three hundred twenty and two
1 Sam. 30:1,9. thousand, two hundred twenty and two.
12:22 1 Meaning, mighty or strong: for the Hebrews say a thing is of 2 Or, fight in their array.
God, when it is excellent. 3 Or, with a good courage.
12:24 1 Or, buckler. 12:39 1 The rest of the Israelites.
12:27 1 Of the Levites which came by descent of Aaron. 13:3 1 His first care was to restore religion, which had in Sauls days
12:29 1 That is, the greatest number took Sauls part. been corrupted and neglected.
12:32 1 Men of good experience, which knew at all times what was 13:5 1 Or, Nile.
to be done. 2 That is, from Gibea, where the inhabitants of Kirjath Jearim had
12:33 1 Or, set themseves in array. placed it in the house of Abinadab, 2 Sam. 6:3.
2 Hebrew, heart and heart. 13:6 1 Or, Baal, read 2 Sam. 6:2.
15:5 1 Or, kinsmen. 15:20 1 This was an instrument of music, or a certain tune, where
15:8 1 Who was the son of Uzziel, the fourth son of Kohath, Exod. unto they accustomed to sing Psalms.
6:18, 22; Num. 3:30. 15:21 1 Which was the eighth tune, over the which he that was most
15:9 1 The third son of Kohath, Exod. 6:18. excellent had charge.
15:12 1 Prepare yourselves and be pure, abstain from all things 15:22 1 To wit, to appoint Psalms, and songs to them that sung.
whereby ye might be polluted, and so not able to come to the Tab 15:24 1 With Berechiah and Elkanah, verse 23.
ernacle. 15:26 1 That is, gave them strength to execute their office.
15:13 1 According as he hath appointed in the law. 2 Besides the bullock and the fat beast which David offered at
15:16 1 These instruments and other ceremonies, which they every sixth pace, 2 Sam. 6:13.
observed, were instructions of their infancy, which continued to the 15:27 1 Read 2 Sam. 6:14.
coming of Christ. 15:29 1 It was so called because it put the Israelites in remembrance
15:18 1 Which were inferior in dignity. of the Lords covenant made with them.
16:2 1 He called upon the Name of God, desiring him to prosper the 16:18 1 Hebrew, cord, whereby parcels of land were measured.
people, and give good success to their beginnings. 16:19 1 Meaning, from the time that Abraham entered, unto the
16:4 1 To wit, Gods benefits toward his people. time that Jacob went into Egypt for famine.
16:7 1 David gave them this Psalm to praise the Lord, signifying, 16:21 1 As Pharaoh and Abimelech.
that in all our enterprises the Name of God ought to be praised 16:22 1 Mine elect people and them whom I have sanctified.
and called upon. 2 To whom God declared his word, and they declared it to their
16:8 1 Whereof this is the chiefest, that he hath chosen himself a posterity.
Church to call upon his Name. 16:26 1 His strong faith appeareth herein, though all the world
16:9 1 Who of his wonderful providence hath chosen a few of the would follow idols, yet he would cleave to the living God.
stock of Abraham to be his children. 16:30 1 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God.
16:12 1 In overcoming Pharaoh, which judgments were declared by 16:31 1 He exhorteth the dumb creatures to rejoice with him in con
Gods mouth to Moses. sidering the greatness of the grace of God.
16:13 1 Meaning hereby that the promise of adoption only apper 16:33 1 To restore all things to their estate.
taineth to the Church. 16:35 1 He esteemeth this to be the chiefest felicity of man.
16:36 1 He willeth all the people both in heart and mouth to con 17:7 1 Of a shepherd of sheep I made thee a shepherd of men: so
sent to these praises. that thou camest not to this dignity through thine own merits, but
16:41 1 With Zadok and the rest of the Priests. by my pure grace.
16:43 1 Declaring that after our duty to God we are chiefly bound to 17:8 1 Or, gotten thee fame.
our own house, for the which as for all other things we ought to pray 17:9 1 Make them sure that they shall not remove.
unto God, and instruct our families to praise his Name. 2 Hebrew, sons of iniquity.
17:1 1 Well built and fair. 3 Or, consume.
2 That is, in tents covered with skin. 17:10 1 Will give thee great posterity.
17:2 1 As yet God had not revealed to the Prophet what he pur 17:12 1 That is, unto the coming of Christ: for then these figures
posed concerning David: therefore seeing God favored David, he should cease.
spake what he thought. 17:13 1 Which was Saul.
17:3 1 After that Nathan had spoken to David. 17:16 1 He went into the tent where the Ark was, showing what we
17:5 1 That is, in a tent which removed to and fro. ought to do when we receive any benefits of the Lord.
17:6 1 Meaning, wheresoever his Ark went, which was a sign of his 2 Or, remained.
presence. 3 Meaning to this kingly estate.
18
Edom.
1 The battle of David against the Philistines, 2 And
against Moab, 3 Zobah, 5 Aram, 12 And
13 And he put a garrison in Edom, and all the
Edomites became Davids servants: and the Lord
preserved David wheresoever he went.
1 And after this, David smote the Philistines, 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed
17:17 1 Thou hast promised a kingdom that shall continue to me 18:2 1 Or, paid tribute.
and my posterity, and that Christ shall proceed of me. 18:3 1 Or, Hadadezer.
17:19 1 Freely and according to the purpose of thy will, without any 2 Or, Euphrates.
deserving. 18:6 1 Or, Darmesek.
17:24 1 That is, he showeth himself in deed to be their God, by deliv 2 That is, in all things that he enterprised.
ering them from dangers, and preserving them. 18:8 1 Which in 2 Sam. 8:8, are called Betah and Berothai.
17:25 1 Thou hast declared unto me by Nathan the Prophet. 18:10 1 Called also Joram, 2 Sam. 8:10.
2 Hebrew, hath found. 18:11 1 Because the Edomites and the Syrians joined their power
17:26 1 And canst not break promise. together, it is said, 2 Sam. 8:12, that the Aramites were spoiled.
18:1 1 Which in 2 Sam. 8:1, is called the bridle of bondage, because it 18:12 1 Which is understood that Joab slew twelve thousand, as is in
was a strong town, and kept the country round about in subjection. the title of the threescore Psalm and Abishai the rest.
18:16 1 Or, Seraiah. side garments and beards, they thus disfigured them, to make them
18:17 1 Read 2 Sam. 8:18. odious to others.
19:2 1 Because Nahash received David and his company, when 19:6 1 Or, had made themselves to be abhorred of David.
Saul persecuted him he would now show pleasure to his son for the 2 Which were five in all.
same. 19:7 1 Which was a city of the tribe of Reuben beyond Jordan.
19:3 1 Thus the malicious ever interpret the purpose of the godly in 19:13 1 He declareth that where the cause is evil, the courage can
the worst sense. not be valiant, and that in good causes men ought to be courageous,
19:4 1 They shaved off the half of their beards, 2 Sam. 10:4. and commit the success to God.
2 To put them to shame and villainy, whereas the ambassadors 19:16 1 That is, Euphrates.
ought to have been honored: and because the Jews used to wear 19:18 1 For this place, read 2 Sam. 10:18.
20:1 1 Which was the chief city of the Ammonites. because he did it of an ambitious mind, as though his strength stood
20:2 1 Which mounteth about the value of seven thousand and sev in his people, God punished him.
enty crowns, which is about threescore pound weight. 21:5 1 Joab partly for grief, and partly through negligence, gathered
20:4 1 Or, Gob, 2 Sam. 21:18. not the whole sum as it is here declared.
2 Or, Saph. 2 In Samuel is mention of thirty thousand more, which was either by
3 Or, Raphaim, or the giants. joining to them some of the Benjamites which were mixed with Judah,
20:5 1 Read 2 Sam. 21:19. or as the Hebrews write, here the chief and princes are left out.
20:6 1 Meaning, that he had six apiece on hands and feet. 21:9 1 Or, Prophet.
21:1 1 He tempted David, in setting before his eyes his excellency 21:12 1 Or, smite thee.
and glory, his power and victories, read 2 Sam. 24:1. 21:15 1 Read 2 Sam. 24:16.
21:2 1 That is, from South to North. 2 When God draweth back his plagues, he seemeth to repent, read
21:3 1 It was a thing indifferent and usual to number the people, but Gen. 6:6.
21:15 3 Or, Araunah. it had been theft and not acceptable to God.
21:17 1 Thus he both showeth a true repentance and a fatherly care 21:25 1 Read 2 Sam. 24:24.
toward his people, which desireth God to spare them, and to punish 21:26 1 God declared that he heard his request, in that he sent down
him and his. fire from heaven, for else they might use no fire in sacrifice, but of
21:20 1 If man hide himself at the sight of an Angel which is a crea that which was reserved still upon the altar, Lev. 6:13, and came
ture, how much as a sinner able to appear before the face of God? down from heaven, Lev. 9:24, as appeared by the punishment of
21:22 1 Thus he did by the commandment of God, as verse 18, for Nadab and Abihu, Lev. 10:1.
else it had been abominable, except he had either Gods word, or 22:1 1 That is, the place wherein he will be worshipped.
revelation. 22:2 1 Meaning, cunning men of other nations which dwelt among
21:24 1 That is, as much as it is worth: for having enough of his own, the Jews.
and yet to have taken of another mans goods to offer unto the Lord, 22:3 1 To wit, which weighed fifty shekels of gold, 2 Chron. 3:9.
22:8 1 This declareth how greatly God detesteth the shedding of 22:19 1 For else he knew that God would plague them, and not
blood, seeing David for this cause is stayed to build the Temple of prosper their labor, except they sought with all their hearts to set
the Lord, albeit he enterprised no war, but by Gods commandment forth his glory.
and against his enemies. 23:4 1 Or, to have care over.
22:11 1 He showeth that there can be no prosperity, but when the 23:5 1 Hebrew, I made, meaning David.
Lord is with us. 23:7 1 Or, Libni, 1 Chron. 6:17.
22:12 1 These are only the means whereby Kings govern their sub 23:11 1 Or, Zina.
jects aright, and whereby the Realms do prosper and flourish. 23:13 1 That is, to serve in the most holy place, and to consecrate
22:14 1 For David was poor in respect of Solomon. the holy things.
22:15 1 Or, masons and carpenters. 23:14 1 They were but of the order of the Levites, and not of the
22:16 1 That is, go about it quickly. Priests as Aarons sons.
22:18 1 The nations round about.
23:17 1 The Scripture useth to call chief or the firstborn, although he 24:2 1 While their father yet lived.
be alone and there be none born after, Matt. 1:25. 24:3 1 Or, cousins.
23:22 1 Meaning, their cousins. 24:4 1 Hebrew, heads.
23:24 1 David did choose the Levites twice, first at the age of thirty, 24:7 1 This lot was ordained to take away all occasion of envy or
as verse 3 and again afterward at 20, as the necessity of the office did grudging of one against another.
require: at the beginning they had no charge in the Temple, before they 24:10 1 Zacharias the father of John the Baptist was of this course or
were five and twenty years old, and had none after fifty, Num. 4:3. lot of Abija, Luke 1:5.
23:28 1 In washing and cleansing all the holy vessels. 24:19 1 By the dignity that God gave to Aaron.
24:30 1 Which was the second son of Merari. 2 Or, power, meaning of the king.
24:31 1 That is, every one had that dignity, which fell unto him by lot. 25:6 1 Or, government.
25:1 1 The singers were divided into 24 courses, so that every course 2 Hebrew, hand.
or order contained twelve, and in all there were 288, as verse 7. 25:8 1 Who should be in every company and course.
25:2 1 Hebrew, hands. 2 Without respect to age or cunning.
25:3 1 Whereof one is not here numbered. 25:9 1 So that he served in the first turn, and the rest everyone as his
2 Meaning, Psalms and songs to praise God. turn followed orderly.
25:5 1 Or, Prophet. 25:11 1 Or, the Zerites.
26:26 1 According as the Lord commanded, Num. 31:28. ing in, and going out.
26:29 1 Meaning, of things that were out of the city. 27:4 1 That is, Dodais lieutenant.
26:30 1 That is, for the kings house. 27:12 1 Or, Benjamin.
26:32 1 To wit, the cousins of Jerijah. 27:16 1 Meaning, besides these twelve captains.
2 Both in spiritual and temporal things. 27:21 1 Which is beyond Jordan, in respect of Judah: also one cap
27:1 1 Hebrew, divisions, or bands. tain was over the Reubenites and the Gadites.
2 Which executed their charge and office, which is meant by com
27:24 1 And the commandment of the King was abominable to 28:2 1 Where the Ark should remain, and remove no more to and fro.
Joab, 1 Chron. 21:6. 28:4 1 According to the prophecy of Jacob, Gen. 49:8.
2 The Hebrews make both these books of Chronicles but one, 28:7 1 If he continue to keep my law and depart not therefrom, as
and at this verse make the midst of the book as touching the num he doeth hitherto.
ber of verses. 28:8 1 To wit, of Canaan.
27:32 1 That is, a man learned in the word of God. 2 He declareth that nothing can separate them from the commod
2 To be their schoolmasters and teachers. ity of this land, both for themselves and their posterity, but their sins
27:34 1 After that Ahithophel had hanged himself, 2 Sam. 17:23, and iniquity.
Jehoiada was made counselor. 28:10 1 Meaning, for his Ark.
28:1 1 Or, chief servants, Gen. 37:36. 2 Put it in execution.
28:12 1 Hebrew, that were in his spirit with him. 29:1 1 And therefore is taught to be excellent in all points.
28:15 1 That is, the ten candlesticks, 1 Kings 7:49. 29:3 1 His great zeal toward the furtherance of the Temple made
28:17 1 Or, coverings. him to spare no expenses, but to bestow his own peculiar treasure.
28:18 1 Meaning, of the mercy seat which covered the Ark, which 29:4 1 He showeth what he had of his own store for the Lords house.
was called the chariot, because the Lord declared himself there. 29:5 1 He was not only liberal himself, but provoked others to set
28:19 1 For all this was left in writing in the book of the Law, Exod. 25:40, forth the works of God.
which book the king was bound to put in execution, Deut. 17:19. 2 Or, to offer.
28:21 1 That is, everyone will be ready to help thee with those gifts 29:8 1 Meaning, them that had any.
that God hath given him. 29:9 1 That is, with a good courage and without hypocrisy.
2 Hebrew, at all thy words. 29:10 1 Which didst reveal thyself to our father Jacob.
29:14 1 We gave thee nothing of our own, but that which we 29:21 1 Meaning, all kind of liquor which they mingled with their
have received of thee: for whether the gifts be corporal or spiri sacrifices, as wine, oil, etc.
tual, we receive them all of God, and therefore must give him 29:23 1 This declareth that the Kings of Judah were figures of Christ,
the glory. who was the true anointed, and to whom God gave the chief gov
29:15 1 And therefore have this land but lent to us for a time. ernment of all things.
2 Hebrew, waiting for them to return. 29:24 1 Hebrew, gave the hand.
29:18 1 Continue them in his good mind, that they may serve thee 29:29 1 The books of Nathan and Gad are thought to have been lost
willingly. in the captivity.
29:20 1 That is, did reverence the king. 29:30 1 Meaning, the troubles and griefs.
c h r o n ic l e s
1 6 The offering of Solomon at Gibeon. 8 He prayeth
unto God to give him wisdom: 11 Which he giveth
him, and more. 14 The number of his chariots and horse-
chapter 1
a Exod. 38:1,2
b 2 Kings 3:4
can judge this thy great people?
11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in
c 1 Kings 10:26 thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, treasures
men, 15 and of his riches. d Isa. 19:9 nor honor, nor the 1lives of thine enemies, neither yet
1 Then Solomon the son of David was 1confirmed Ezek. 27:7 hast asked long life, but hast asked for thee wisdom
in his kingdom: and the Lord his God was with him, and knowledge, that thou mightest judge my people,
and magnified him highly. over whom I have made thee King,
2 And Solomon 1spake unto all Israel, to the 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee,
captains of thousands, and of hundreds, and to the and I will give thee riches and treasures and honor,
judges, and to all the governors in all Israel, even so that there hath not been the like among the kings
the chief fathers. which were before thee, neither after thee shall there
3 So Solomon and all the Congregation with be the like.
him went to the high place that was at 1Gibeon: 13 Then Solomon came from the high place that
for there was the Tabernacle 2of the Congregation was at Gibeon, to Jerusalem from before the Taber-
of God which Moses the servant of the Lord had nacle of the Congregation, and reigned over Israel.
made in the wilderness. 14 cAnd Solomon gathered the chariots and horse-
4 But the Ark of God had David brought up from men: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots,
Kirjath Jearim, when David had made preparation and twelve thousand horsemen, whom he placed in
for it: for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. the 1chariot cities, and with the King at Jerusalem.
5 Moreover, the 1brazen altar athat Bezalel the son 15 And the king gave gold and silver at Jerusalem
of Uri, the son of Hur had made, did he set before as 1stone, and gave cedar trees as the wild fig trees,
the Tabernacle of the Lord: and Solomon and the that are abundantly in the plain.
Congregation sought it. 16 Also Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt,
6 And Solomon offered there before the Lord and dfine linen: 1the Kings merchants received the
upon the brazen altar that was in the Tabernacle of fine linen for a price.
the Congregation: beven a thousand burnt offerings 17 They came up also and brought out of Egypt
offered he upon it. some chariot, worth six hundred shekels of silver, that
7 The same night did God appear unto Solomon, is an horse for an hundred and fifty: and thus they
and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. brought horses to all the kings of the Hittites, and
8 And Solomon said unto God, Thou hast showed to the kings of Aram by their 1means.
great mercy unto David my father, and hast made
me to reign in his stead.
9 Now therefore, O Lord God, let thy promise unto 2 2 The number of Solomons workmen to build the
Temple. 3 Solomon sendeth to Huram the King of
Tyre for wood and workmen.
David my father be 1true: for thou hast made me King
over a great people, like to the dust of the earth. 1 Then Solomon determined to build an house
10 Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I for the Name of the Lord, and an 1house for his
may 1go out and go in before this people: for who kingdom.
1:1 1 Or, stablished, and strong, read 1 Kings 2:46. 1:10 1 That I may govern this people, read 1 Chron. 27:1 and 1 Kings 3:7.
1:2 1 That is, he proclaimed a solemn sacrifice, and commanded that 1:11 1 That is, to be revenged on thine enemies.
all should be at the same. 1:14 1 Which were cities appointed to keep and maintain the chariots.
1:3 1 Read 1 Kings 3:4. 1:15 1 He caused so great plenty, that it was no more esteemed than
2 So called, because that God thereby showed certain signs to the stones.
congregation of his presence. 1:16 1 Read 1 Kings. 10:28.
1:5 1 Which was for the burnt offerings, Exod. 27:1. 1:17 1 Hebrew, hands.
1:9 1 Perform thy promise made to my father concerning me. 2:1 1 Or, Palace.
2:2 1 Which is to be understood of all sorts of officers and overseers: 2:12 1 The very heavens confessed that it was a singular gift of God,
for else the chief officers were but 3300, as in 1 Kings 5:16. when he gave to any nation a King that was wise and of understanding,
2:3 1 Or, Hiram. albeit it appeareth that this Hiram had the true knowledge of God.
2:6 1 That is, to do the service which he hath commanded, signifying 2:14 1 It is also written that she was of the tribe of Naphtali, 1 Kings
that none is able to honor and serve God in that perfection as his 7:14, which may be understood that by reason of the confusion of
majesty deserveth. tribes, which then began to be, they married in divers tribes, so that
2:7 1 Or, scarlet. by her father she might be of Dan, and by her mother of Naphtali.
2:8 1 Some take it for Brasil, or the wood called Ebenum, others 2:16 1 Or, ships.
for coral. 2 Or, Joppa.
2 Or, Almuggim. 3:1 1 Which is the mountain where Abraham thought to have sacri
2:10 1 Hebrew, Corins. ficed his son, Gen. 22:2.
2 Of Bath read 1 Kings 7:26, it is called also Ephah, but Ephah is to 3:3 1 According to the whole length of the Temple, comprehending
measure dry things, as Bath is a measure for liquors. the most holy place with the rest.
3:4 1 It contained as much as did the breadth of the Temple, 1 Kings 6:3. 4:3 1 Meaning, under the brim of the vessel, as 1 Kings 7:24.
2 From the foundation to the top: for in the book of the kings men 2 In the length of every cubit were ten heads or knops which in
tion is made from the foundation to the first stage. all are 300.
3:6 1 Some think it is that place which is called Peru. 4:5 1 Or, flower delices.
3:14 1 Which separated the Temple from the most holy place. 2 In 1 Kings 7:26, mention is only made of two thousand, but the
3:15 1 Every one was eighteen cubits long, but the half cubit could less number was taken there, and here according as the measures
not be seen, for it was hid in the roundness of the chapiter, and there proved afterward, is declared.
fore he giveth to every one but 17 and an half. 4:7 1 Even as they should be made.
3:16 1 For every pillar an hundred, read 1 Kings 7:20. 4:9 1 Called also the porch of Solomon, Act 3:11. It is also taken for
4:2 1 A great vessel of brass, so called, because of the great quantity the Temple where Christ preached, Matt. 21:23.
of water, which it contained, 1 Kings 7:24. 4:11 1 Or, cauldrons.
4:16 1 Whom Solomon reverenced for the gifts that God had given part of October, 1 Kings 8:2, which moveth the Jews called the
him, as a father: he had the same name also that Huram the king of first month, because they say, that the world was created in that
Tyre had, his mother was a Jewess, and his father a Tyrian. Some read month, and after they came from Egypt, they began at March: but
for his father, the author of this work. because this opinion is uncertain, we make March ever the first, as
4:19 1 In Hebrew, the bread of the faces, because they were set before best writers do.
the Ark, where the Lord showed his presence. 5:9 1 Or, without the Oracle.
4:22 1 Or, instruments of music. 5:10 1 For Aarons rod and Manna were taken thence before it was
2 That is, covered with plates of gold. brought to this place.
5:2 1 Read 2 Sam. 6:12. 5:11 1 Were prepared to serve the Lord.
5:3 1 When the things were dedicated and brought into the Temple. 5:13 1 They agreed all in one tune.
2 Called in Hebrew Ethanim, containing part of September and 2 This was the effect of their songs, Ps. 118:1 and 136:1.
b 2 Sam. 7:5
out his hands toward heaven.)
14 And said, O Lord God of Israel, there is no
c 1 Kings 8:27
God like thee in heaven nor in earth, which keepest
1 Then aSolomon 1said, The Lord hath said that d 1 Kings 8:31 covenant and mercy unto thy servants, that walk
he would dwell in the dark cloud: before thee with all their heart.
2 And I have built thee an house to dwell in, an 15 Thou that hast kept with thy servant David
habitation for thee to dwell in forever. my father, that thou hast promised him: for thou
3 And the King turned his face, and blessed all spakest with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled it with
the Congregation of Israel (for all the Congregation thine 1hand, as appeareth this day.
of Israel stood there.) 16 Therefore now, Lord God of Israel, keep with
4 And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, thy servant David my father, that thou hast promised
who spake with his mouth unto David my father, him, saying, Thou 1shalt not want a man in my sight,
and hath with his 1hand fulfilled it, saying, that shall sit upon the throne of Israel, so that thy
5 Since the day that I brought my people out of sons take heed to their ways to walk in my Law, as
the land of Egypt, I chose no city of all the tribes of thou hast walked before me.
Israel to build an 1house, that my Name might be 17 And now, O Lord God of Israel, let thy word be
there, neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my verified, which thou spakest unto thy servant David.
people Israel: 18 (Is it true indeed that God will dwell with man
6 But I have chosen Jerusalem, that my Name on earth? behold, the cheavens, and the heavens of
might be there, and have chosen David to be over heavens are not able to contain thee: how much more
my people Israel. unable is this house which I have built?)
7 bAnd it was in the heart of David my father to 19 But have thou respect to the prayer of thy
build an house unto the Name of the Lord God of servant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God,
Israel. to hear the cry and prayer which thy servant prayeth
8 But the Lord said to David my father, Whereas before thee,
it was in thine heart to build an house unto my Name, 20 That thine 1eyes may be open toward this house
thou diddest well, that 1thou wast so minded. day and night, even toward the place, whereof thou
9 Notwithstanding, thou shalt not build the hast said, that thou wouldest put thy Name there,
house, but thy son, which shall come out of thy that thou mayest hearken unto the prayer, which
loins, he shall build an house unto my Name. thy servant prayeth in this place.
10 And the Lord hath performed his word that 21 Hear thou therefore the supplication of thy
he spake: and I am risen up in the room of David servant, and of thy people Israel, which they pray
my father, and am set on the throne of Israel as the in this place: and hear thou in the place of thine
Lord promised, and have built an house to the Name habitation, even in heaven, and when thou hearest,
of the Lord God of Israel. be merciful.
11 And I have set the Ark there, wherein is the 22 dWhen a man shall sin against his 1neighbor,
1
covenant of the Lord, that he made with the children and he lay upon him an oath to cause him to swear,
of Israel. and the 2swearer shall come before thine altar in this
12 And the 1king stood before the altar of the house,
Lord, in the presence of all the Congregation of 23 Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge
Israel, and stretched out his hands, thy servants, in recompensing the wicked to bring his
13 (For Solomon had made a brazen scaffold, and way 1upon his head, and in justifying the righteous,
set it in the midst of the court, of five cubits long, to give him according to his righteousness.
and five cubits broad, and three cubits of height, and 24 And when thy people Israel shall be over-
upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees thrown before the enemy, because they have sinned
before all the Congregation of Israel, and 1stretched against thee, and turn again, and 1confess thy Name,
6:1 1 After that he had served the glory of the Lord in the cloud. his people.
6:4 1 Or, power. 6:15 1 Or, in effect, or by thy power.
6:5 1 Or, Temple. 6:16 1 Hebrew, a man shall not be cut off.
6:8 1 Hebrew, that it was in thine heart. 6:20 1 That thou mayest declare in effect that thou hast a continual
6:11 1 Meaning, the two Tables, wherein is contained the effect of care over this place.
the covenant that God made with our fathers. 6:22 1 By retaining anything from him, or by denying that which he
6:12 1 On a scaffold that was made for that purpose, that he praying hath left him to keep, or do him any wrong.
for the whole people might be heard of all, as 1 Kings 8:22. 2 Hebrew, oath.
6:13 1 Both to give thanks for the great benefits of God bestowed 6:23 1 Meaning, to give him that which he hath deserved.
upon him, and also to pray for the perseverance and prosperity of 6:24 1 Or, praise.
6:26 1 Or, toward this place. Lords commandment, that is, which is lawful by his word.
6:28 1 Hebrew, in the land of their gates. 2 Or, according to the manner of this city.
6:30 1 He declareth that the prayers of hypocrites cannot be heard, 6:37 1 Or, repent.
nor of any but of them which pray unto God with an unfeigned faith 6:39 1 Or, maintain their right.
and in true repentance. 6:41 1 That is, into thy Temple.
6:32 1 He showeth that before God there is no deception of per 2 Let them be preserved by thy power, and made virtuous and holy.
son, but all people that feareth him and worketh righteousness, are 6:42 1 Hear my prayer which am thine anointed king.
accepted, Acts 10:35. 7:1 1 Hereby God declared that he was pleased with Solomons
6:34 1 Meaning, that none ought to enterprise any war, but at the prayer.
7:6 1 Hebrew, by their hands. 7:20 1 Which thing declareth that God had more respect to their sal
7:8 1 The feast of the Tabernacles which was kept in the seventh month. vation, than to the advancement of his own glory: and whereas men
7:9 1 They assembled to hear the word of God, after that they had abuse those things which God hath appointed to set forth his praise,
remained seven days in the booths or Tabernacles. he doth withdraw his graces thence.
7:10 1 They had leave to depart the two and twentieth day, 1 Kings 8:1 1 Signifying that he was twenty years in building them.
8:66, but they went not away till the next day. 8:2 1 That is, which Hiram gave again to Solomon because they pleased
7:14 1 I will cause the pestilence to cease and destroy the beasts that him not: and therefore called them Cabul, that is, dirt or filth, 1 Kings 9:13.
hurt the fruits of the earth, and send rain in due season. 8:4 1 Meaning, of Munitions and treasures for the war.
9
consumed, even them did Solomon make 1tributaries 1, 9 The Queen of Sheba cometh to see Solomon, and
until this day. bringeth gifts. 13 His yearly revenues. 30 The time
9 But of the children of Israel did Solomon make of his reign. 31 His death.
no servants for his work: for they were men of war,
1 And awhen the Queen of Sheba heard of the
and his chief princes, and the captains of his chariots
fame of Solomon, she came to 1prove Solomon with
and of his horsemen.
hard questions at Jerusalem, with a very great train,
10 So these were the chief, of the officers which
and camels that bare sweet odors and much gold, and
Solomon had, even 1two hundred and fifty that bare
precious stones: and when she came to Solomon, she
rule over the people.
communed with him of all that was in her heart.
11 Then Solomon brought up the daughter of
2 And Solomon declared her all her questions,
Pharaoh out of the city of David, into the house that
and there was 1nothing hid from Solomon, which
he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not
he declared not unto her.
dwell in the house of David king of Israel: for it is
holy, because that the Ark of the Lord came unto it. 3 Then the Queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of
12 Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto Solomon, and the house that he had built,
the Lord, on the baltar of the Lord, which he had 4 And the meat of his table, and the sitting of
built before the porch, his servants, and the order of his waiters, and their
13 To coffer according to the commandment of apparel, and his butlers, and their apparel, and his
Moses 1every day, in the Sabbaths, and in the new
1
burnt offerings which he offered in the house of the
moons, and in the solemn feasts, 2three times in the Lord, and she was greatly 2astonied.
year, that is, in the feast of the Unleavened bread, 5 And she said to the King, It was a true word
and in the feast of the Weeks, and in the feast of which I heard in mine own land of thy 1sayings, and
the Tabernacles. of thy wisdom:
14 And he set the courses of the Priests to their 6 Howbeit, I believed not their report, until I
offices according to the order of David his father, came, and mine eyes had seen it: and behold, the
and the Levites in their watches, for to praise and one half of thy great wisdom was not told me: for
minister before the Priests every day, and the porters thou exceedest the fame that I heard.
by their dcourses, at every gate: for so was the com- 7 Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy
mandment of David the man of God. servants, which stand before thee always, and hear
15 And they declined not from the commandment thy wisdom.
of the king, concerning the Priests and the Levites, 8 Blessed be the Lord thy God, which loved
touching all things, and touching the treasures. thee, to set thee on his 1throne as king, in the stead
8:5 1 That is, he repaired and fortified them: for they were built long 8:18 1 Which sum is thought to mount to three million and six hun
before by Sheerah a noble woman of the tribe of Ephraim, 1 Chron. dred thousand crowns, for here is mention made of thirty more than
6:68 and 7:24. are spoken of, 1 Kings 9:28.
8:6 1 Read 1 Kings 7:2 9:1 1 To know whether his wisdom were so great as the report was.
8:8 1 Hebrew, to come up to tribute. 9:2 1 There was no question so hard that he did not resolve.
8:10 1 For in all there were 3300 but here he meaneth of them that 9:4 1 Or, galleries whereby he went up.
had the principal charge, read 1 Kings 9:23. 2 Hebrew, there was no spirit in her.
8:13 1 Or, after the manner of every day. 9:5 1 Or, acts.
2 Read Lev. 23. 9:8 1 Meaning, that the Israelites were Gods peculiar people, and
8:16 1 Both for the matter and also for the workmanship. that Kings are the lieutenants of God, which ought to grant unto him
8:17 1 Meaning, the red Sea. the superiority, and minister justice to all.
19 And twelve lions stood there on the six steps 1 Then aRehoboam 1went to Shechem: for to
on either side: there was not the like made in any Shechem came all Israel to make him king.
kingdom. 2 And when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it
20 And all King Solomons drinking vessels were (which was in Egypt, whither he had fled from the
of gold, and all the vessels of the house of the wood presence of Solomon the king) he returned out of
of Lebanon were of pure gold: for silver was nothing Egypt.
esteemed in the days of Solomon. 3 And they sent and called him: so came Jeroboam
9:10 1 Read 2 Chron. 2:8 and 1 Kings 10:11. 9:21 1 Which country of the best writers is thought to be Cilicia, read
9:11 1 Or pillars: meaning, the garnishing, and trimming of the stairs 1 Kings 10:22.
or pillars. 9:25 1 That is, ten horses in every stable, which in all amounts to
9:12 1 That is, which the King gave her for recompense of the trea forty thousand , as 1 Kings 4:26.
sure which she brought. 9:26 1 Or, Euphrates.
9:15 1 Which sum mounteth to 2400 crowns of the sun, Budeus De 9:27 1 The abundance of these temporal treasures in Solomons
Asse. kingdom is a figure of the Spiritual treasures, which the elect shall
9:16 1 Or, pounds called mina, whereof every one seemed to make enjoy in the heavens under the true Solomon, Christ.
an hundred shekels. 9:29 1 Or, Iddo.
9:18 1 That is, the steps and the footstool were fastened to the throne. 2 That is, which prophesied against him.
2 Upon the pommels or knops. 10:1 1 After the death of Solomon.
10:4 1 That is, handled us rudely, it seemeth that God hardened their is Gods ordinance.
hearts, so that they thus murmured without cause: which declareth 2 Hebrew, by the hand of.
also the inconstancy of the people. 10:18 1 Or, receiver.
10:8 1 Or, that stood by him, that is, which were of his counsel and 2 Hebrew, strengthened himself.
secrets. 11:1 1 That is, the half tribe of Benjamin: for the other half was gone
10:10 1 Or, little finger, meaning that he was of far greater power, after Jeroboam.
than was his father. 2 Meaning the ten tribes which rebelled.
10:11 1 Or, scorpions. 11:5 1 Or, repaired them and made them strong to be more able to
10:15 1 Gods will imposeth such a necessity to the second causes, resist Jeroboam.
that nothing can be done but according to the same, and yet mans 11:11 1 Or, strengthened.
will worketh as of itself, so that it cannot be excused in doing that it
12:13 1 That is, twelve years after that he had been overcome by as was ordained, Num. 18:19.
Shishak, verse 2. 13:7 1 This word in the Chaldean tongue is Raca, which our Savior
12:15 1 Hebrew, sayings. useth, Matt. 5:22.
12:16 1 Or, Abijam. 2 Hebrew, children of Belial.
13:1 1 He meaneth Judah and Benjamin. 3 Meaning, in heart and courage.
13:2 1 Or, Maachah, 1 Kings 15:2. 4 Or, faint hearted.
2 Called also Abishalom, for Abishalom was her grandfather, 13:9 1 Hebrew, fill his hand.
1 Kings 15:2. 2 He showeth the nature of idolaters which take no trial of the
13:4 1 Which was one of the tops of mount Ephraim. vocation, life and doctrine of their ministers, but think the most vilest
13:5 1 And therefore whosoever doth usurp it or take it from that and greatest beasts sufficient to serve their turn.
stock, transgresseth the ordinance of the Lord. Thus like an hypocrite 13:11 1 As it was appointed in the Law, Exod. 29:39.
he allegeth the word of God for his advantage. 13:12 1 Because their cause was good and approved by the Lord,
2 That is, perpetual because that thing which is salted, is preserved they doubted not of the success and victory.
from corruption: he meaneth also that it was made solemnly, and 13:13 1 Contemning the good counsel which came of the Spirit of
confirmed by offering of sacrifices, where as they used salt according God, he thought to have overcome by deceit.
15:3 1 For the space of twelve years under Rehoboam, and three by the Law of God: but he gave place to foolish pity and would also
years under Abijah, religion was neglected, and idolatry planted. seem after a sort to satisfy the Law.
15:4 1 He showeth, that notwithstanding the wickedness of tyrants 15:17 1 Which partly came through lack of zeal in him, partly
and their rage, yet God hath his, whom he heareth in their tribulation, through the negligence of his officers, and partly by the superstition
as he delivered his from Zerah king of the Ethiopians, 2 Chron. 14:9, of the people, that all were not taken away.
12, and out of all other dangers, when they called upon the Lord. 2 Because that God was called the God of Israel, by reason of his
15:7 1 Your confidence and trust in God shall not be frustrated. promise to Jacob: therefore Israel is sometimes taken for Judah,
15:10 1 Called Sivan, containing part of May, and part of June. because Judah was his chief people.
15:11 1 Which they had taken of the Ethiopians. 3 In respect of his predecessors.
15:13 1 These were the words of their covenant, which commanded 16:1 1 Who reigned after Nadab the son of Jeroboam.
all idolaters to be put to death, according to the Law of God, Deut. 2 He fortified it with walls and ditches: it was a city in Benjamin
13:5, 9, 15. near to Gibeon.
15:15 1 So long as they served him aright, so long did he preserve 16:2 1 Or, Darmesek.
and prosper them. 16:3 1 He thought to repulse his adversary by an unlawful means,
15:16 1 Or grandmother: and herein he showed that he lacked zeal, that is, by seeking help of infidels, as they that seek the Turks amity,
for she ought to have died both by the covenant, as verse 13, and thinking thereby to make themselves more strong.
16:7 1 Or, Prophet. 17:3 1 That is, his virtues: meaning before he had committed with
16:10 1 Hebrew, prison house. Bathsheba, and against Uriah.
2 Thus instead of turning to God by repentance, he disdained the 2 Sought not help at strange Gods.
admonition of the Prophet, and punished him, as the wicked do 17:4 1 Hebrew, work.
when they be told of their faults. 17:6 1 He gave himself wholly to serve the Lord.
16:12 1 Or, gouty, or swollen. 17:7 1 He knew it was in vain to profess religion, except such were
2 Or, to the top of his head. appointed which could instruct the people in the same, and had
3 God plagued his rebellion, and hereby declareth that it is noth authority to put away all idolatry.
ing to begin well, except we so continue to the end, that is, zealous 17:10 1 Thus God prospereth all such that with a pure heart seek his
of Gods glory, and put our whole trust in him. glory, and keepeth their enemies in fear, that they cannot be able to
4 He showeth that it is in vain to seek to the Physicians, except we first execute their rage against them.
seek to God to purge our sins, which are the chief cause of all our diseases, 17:14 1 Hebrew, in his hand.
and after use the help of the Physician, as a means by whom God worketh. 17:15 1 Or, next to him.
17:16 1 Meaning, which was a Nazirite, Num. 6. 2 Meaning, that he ought not to refuse to hear any that was of God.
17:19 1 That is, they were as his ordinary guard. 18:9 1 That is, in their majesty and royal apparel.
18:1 1 For Joram Jehoshaphats son married Ahabs daughter. 18:10 1 Read 1 Kings 22:11.
18:2 1 That is, the third year, 1 Kings 22:2. 18:12 1 Thinking, that whereas four hundred prophets had agreed in
2 To recover it out of the hands of the Syrians. one thing, that he being but one man and in least estimation, durst
18:4 1 Hear the advice of some Prophet, to know whether it be not gainsay it.
Gods will. 18:14 1 He spake this by derision of the false prophets, as the King
18:5 1 Which were the prophets of Baal, signifying that the wicked well perceived.
esteem none but flatterers, and such as will bear with their inordinate 18:16 1 He prophesieth of how the people should be dispersed and
affections. Ahab slain.
18:7 1 Yet the true ministers of God ought not to cease to do their duty, 18:18 1 Meaning, his Angels.
though the wicked magistrates cannot abide them to speak the truth. 18:19 1 Or, deceive.
19:8 1 The Priests and Levites, which should judge matters accord moveth the wicked either to seek after worldly means and policies,
ing to the word of the Lord. or else to fall into despair.
19:10 1 That is, to try whether the murder was done at unawares, or 20:7 1 He groundeth his prayer upon Gods power, whereby he is
else on set purpose, Num. 35:11; Deut. 4:41. able to help, and also on his mercy, which he will continue toward
2 Meaning, that God would punish them most sharply, if they his, forasmuch as he hath once chosen them and began to show his
would not execute justice aright. graces toward them.
19:11 1 Shall be chief overseer of the publics affairs of the Realm. 20:9 1 Meaning war which cometh by Gods just judgments for our sins.
2 They shall have the handling of inferior causes. 2 That is, it is here called upon, and thou declarest thy presence
3 God will assist them that do justice. and favor.
20:1 1 That is, which counterfeited the Ammonites in language and 20:12 1 We only put our trust in thee, and wait for our deliverance
apparel. The Hebrews think that they were the Amalekites, but as may from heaven.
appear by the tenth verse they were the Idumeans of mount Seir. 20:13 1 That is, before the Ark of the Covenant.
20:2 1 Called the dead Sea, where God destroyed the five cities for 20:14 1 Which was moved by the Spirit of God to prophesy.
sin. 20:15 1 They fight against God and not against you, therefore he will
20:3 1 This declareth what the fear of the godly is, which is as the fight for you.
prick to stir them to prayer, and to depend on the Lord, whereas it 20:17 1 Or, deliverance.
20:18 1 Declaring his faith and obedience to the word of the Lord, Lord judged the enemies according to Jehoshaphats prayer.
and giving thanks for the deliverance promised. 20:29 1 He declareth hereby, that the works of God bring ever com
20:20 1 Give credit to their words and doctrine. fort or deliverance to his, and fear or destruction to his enemies.
20:21 1 This was a Psalm of thanksgiving which they used com 20:32 1 Meaning, in his virtues, and those ways wherein he followed
monly to sing when they praised the Lord for his benefits, and was God.
made by David, Ps. 136. 20:33 1 If the great care and diligence of this good king was not able
20:22 1 Meaning, the Idumeans which dwelt in mount Seir. utterly to abolish all superstition of this people, but that they would
20:23 1 Thus the Lord according to Jehoshaphats prayer declared his still retain theirs, how much less are they able to reform evil, which
power, when he delivered his by causing their enemies to kill one another. either have little zeal, or not such as he had: though here he was not
20:26 1 To give thanks to the Lord for the victory: and therefore the to be excused?
valley was called Berachah, that is, blessing or thanksgiving, which 20:37 1 Thus God would not have his to join in society with idolaters
was also called the Valley of Jehoshaphat, Joel 3:2,12, because the and wicked men.
21:2 1 Read 2 Chron. 15:17, how by Israel he meant Judah. 21:15 1 We see this example daily practiced upon them that fall away
21:4 1 Because the wicked live ever in fear, and also are ambitious, from God, and become idolaters and murderers of their brethren.
they become cruel, and spare not to murder them, whom by nature 21:16 1 There were other Arabians in Africa Southward toward Egypt.
they ought most to cherish and defend. 21:17 1 Called also Ahaziah, as 2 Chron. 22:1, or Azariah, verse 6 fol
2 Meaning, of Judah and Benjamin. lowing.
21:6 1 So that we see how it cannot be that we should join with the 21:20 1 That is, as some write, he was not regarded, but deposed
wicked, and serve God. for his wickedness, and idolatry: so that his son reigned 22 years (his
21:10 1 Read 2 Kings 8:22. father yet living) without honor, and after his fathers death he was
21:11 1 Meaning, idolatry because that the idolater breaketh prom confirmed to reign still, as 2 Chron. 22:2.
ise with God, as doth the adulteress to her husband. 22:1 1 Meaning, the Philistines.
21:12 1 Some think that this was Elisha, so called because he had the 22:2 1 Read 2 Chron. 21:20.
Spirit in abundance, as had Elijah. 2 That is, after the death of his father.
c 2 Kings 11:1
3 He walked also in the ways of the house of Ahab: is put to death. 17 The temple of Baal is de-
for his mother counseled him to do wickedly. stroyed. 16 Jehoiada appointeth ministers in the Temple.
chapter 23
4 Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord, a 2 Kings 11:4 1 And a,1in the seventh year Jehoiada waxed bold,
like the house of Ahab: for they were his 1counselors b 2 Sam. 7:12,16 and took the captains of hundreds, to wit, Azariah the
1 Kings 2:4
after the death of his father, to his destruction. 2 Chron. 21:7 son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan,
5 And he walked after their counsel, and went c 2 Kings 11:6 and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the
with Jehoram the son of Ahab king of Israel to fight son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri in
against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth Gilead: and covenant with him.
the Aramites smote Joram. 2 And they went about in Judah, and gathered the
6 And he returned to be healed in Jezreel, be- Levites out of all the cities of Judah, and the 1chief
cause of the wounds wherewith they had wounded fathers of Israel: and they came to Jerusalem.
him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king 3 And all the congregation made a covenant with
of Aram. Now Azariah the son of Jehoram king of the King in the house of God: and he said unto them,
Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab Behold, the Kings son must reign, bas the Lord hath
at Jezreel, because he was diseased. said of the sons of David.
7 And the destruction of Ahaziah 1came of God, 4 This is it that ye shall do, The third part of
in that he went to Joram: for when he was come, he you that come on the Sabbath of the Priests, and
went forth with Jehoram against Jehu the son of the Levites, shall be porters of the doors.
Nimshi, bwhom the Lord had anointed to destroy 5 And another third part toward the Kings house,
the house of Ahab. and another third part at the cgate of the 1foundation,
and all the people shall be in the courts of the house
8 Therefore when Jehu 1executed judgment upon
of the Lord.
the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah
6 But let none come into the house of the Lord,
and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah that waited
save the Priests, and the Levites that minister, they
on Ahaziah, he slew them also.
shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall
9 And he sought Ahaziah, and they caught him keep the watch of the Lord.
where he was hid in Samaria, and brought him to 7 And the Levites shall compass the King round
Jehu, and slew him and buried him, because said about, and every man with his weapon in his hand,
they, he is the son of 1Jehoshaphat, which sought and he that entereth 1into the house, shall be slain,
the Lord with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah and be you with the king, when he cometh in, and
was not able to retain the kingdom. when he goeth out.
10 cTherefore when Athaliah the mother of 8 So the Levites and all Judah did according to
Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and all things that Jehoiada the Priest had commanded,
1
destroyed all the kings seed of the house of Judah. and took every man his men that came on the Sab-
11 But Jehoshabeath the daughter of the king, took bath, with them that 1went out on the Sabbath: for
Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among Jehoiada the Priest did not discharge the courses.
the kings sons, that should be slain, and put him and 9 And Jehoiada the Priest delivered to the captains
his nurse in the bed chamber: so Jehoshabeath the of hundreds spears, and shields, and bucklers which had
daughter of king Jehoram the wife of Jehoiada the been King Davids, and were in the house of God.
Priest (for she was the sister of Ahaziah) hid him 10 And he caused all the people to stand (every
from Athaliah: so she slew him not. man with his weapon in his hand) from the right
12 And he was with them hid in the 1house of God side of the house, to the left side of the house by the
six years, while Athaliah reigned over the 2land. altar and by the 1house round about the king.
3 She was Ahabs daughter, who was the son of Omri. crown, and so she might usurp the government.
22:4 1 He showeth that it must needs follow that the rulers are such 22:12 1 Meaning, in the chamber, where the Priests and Levites
as their counselors be, and that there cannot be a good King, that slept, which kept their courses weekly in the Temple.
suffereth wicked counselors. 2 To wit, of Judah.
22:7 1 Hereby we see how nothing can come to any but by Gods 23:1 1 Of the reign of Athaliah, or after the death of Ahaziah.
providence and as he hath appointed, and therefore he causeth all 23:2 1 Meaning of Judah and Benjamin: read why they are called
means to serve to his will. Israel, 2 Chron. 15:17.
22:8 1 Or, took vengeance. 23:5 1 Which was the chief gate of the Temple toward the East.
22:9 1 This was the just plague of God, because he joined himself with 23:7 1 Meaning, to make any tumult, or to hinder their enterprise.
Gods enemies: yet God to declare the worthiness of Jehoshaphat his 23:8 1 Which had finished their course on the Sabbath, and so the
grandfather, moved them to give him the honor of burial. other part entered to keep their turn.
22:10 1 To the intent that there should be none to make title to the 23:10 1 Meaning, the most holy place where the Ark stood.
c 2 Kings 12:9
d Exod. 30:13
24 Joash repaireth the house of the Lord. 17 After
the death of Jehoiada he falleth to idolatry. 21 He
stoneth to death Zechariah the Prophet. 25 Joash is killed of
13 And when she 1looked, behold, the king stood his own servants. 27 After him reigneth Amaziah.
by his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and 1 Joash awas seven years old when he began to
the trumpets by the King, and all the people of the reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and
land rejoiced, and blew the trumpets, and the singers his mothers name was Zibiah of Beersheba.
were with instruments of music, and they that could 2 And Joash did uprightly in the sight of the
sing praise: then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Lord all the days of 1Jehoiada the Priest.
2
Treason, treason. 3 And Jehoiada 1took him two wives, and he
14 Then Jehoiada the Priest brought out the captains begat sons and daughters.
of hundreds that were governors of the host, and said 4 And afterward it came into Joashs mind to
unto them, Have her forth of the ranges, and he that renew the house of the Lord.
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followeth her, let him die by the sword: for the Priest 5 And he assembled the Priests and the Levites,
had said, Slay her not in the house of the Lord. and said to them, Go out unto the cities of Judah,
15 So they laid hands on her: and when she was and gather of all 1Israel money to repair the house
come to the entering of the horse gate by the kings of your God, from year to year, and haste the thing,
house, they slew her there. but the Levites hasted not.
16 And Jehoiada made a 1covenant between him 6 Therefore the king called Jehoiada the 1chief,
and all the people, and the king, that they would be and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of
the Lords people. the Levites to bring in out of Judah and Jerusalem
17 And all the people went to the house of Baal, and b
the tax of Moses the servant of the Lord, and of
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destroyed, and brake his altars and his images, and the Congregation of Israel, for the Tabernacle of
slew 2Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. the testimony?
18 And Jehoiada appointed officers for the house 7 For 1wicked Athaliah, and her children brake
of the Lord, under the 1hands of the Priests and up the house of God: and all the things that were
Levites, whom David had distributed for the house dedicated for the house of the Lord, did they bestow
of the Lord, to offer burnt offerings unto the Lord, upon Baal.
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as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing 8 Therefore the king commanded, cand they
and singing by the appointment of David. made a chest, and set it at the gate of the house of
19 And he set porters by the gates of the house of the Lord without.
the Lord, that none that was unclean in anything, 9 And they made proclamation through Judah
should enter in. and Jerusalem, to bring unto the Lord dthe tax of
20 And he took the captains of hundreds, and the Moses the servant of God, laid upon Israel in the
noble men, and the governors of the people, and all wilderness.
the people of the land, and he caused the king to 10 And all the princes and all the people rejoiced,
come down out of the house of the Lord, and they and brought in, and cast into the chest, until they
went through the 1high gate of the kings house, and had finished.
set the king upon the throne of the kingdom. 11 And when it was time, 1they brought the chest
23:11 1 That is, the book of the Law, or as some read, they put upon of all the people.
him his royal apparel. 23:21 1 For where a tyrant and an idolater reigneth, there can be no
23:13 1 Or, saw the king standing. quietness for the plagues of God are ever among such people.
2 Declaring her vile impudence, which having unjustly and by 24:2 1 Who was a faithful counselor, and governed him by the word
murder usurped the crown, would still have defeated the true pos of God.
sessor, and therefore called true obedience treason. 24:3 1 Or, gave him two wives.
23:14 1 To join with her party, and to maintain her authority. 24:5 1 He meaneth not the ten tribes, but only the two tribes of
23:16 1 That they would only serve him and renounce all idolatry. Judah and Benjamin.
23:17 1 According to their covenant made to the Lord. 24:6 1 For he was the high Priest.
2 As the Lord commanded in his Law both for the person and also 24:7 1 The Scriptures doth term her thus, because she was a cruel
the city, Deut. 13:9 and 15. murderer, and a blasphemous idolatress.
23:18 1 Or, charge. 24:11 1 Such as were faithful men, whom the king had appointed
23:20 1 Which was the principal gate, that the King might be seen for that matter.
24:12 1 Signifying that this thing was done by advice and counsel, 24:20 1 In a place above the people, to the intent that he might be
and not by any one mans affection. heard.
24:13 1 Hebrew, a medicine was upon the work, meaning it was 24:21 1 There is no rage so cruel and beastly as of them whose
repaired. hearts God hath hardened, and which delight more in superstition
24:14 1 For the wicked kings his predecessors, and Athaliah had and idolatry than in the true service of God and pure simplicity of
destroyed the vessels of the Temple, or turned them to the use of his word.
their idols. 24:22 1 Revenge my death and require my blood at your hands: or
24:16 1 Signifying that they could not honor him too much, who he speaketh this by prophecy, because he knew that God would
had so excellently served in the work of the Lord, and in the affairs of do it. This Zechariah is also called the son of Berechiah, Matt. 23:35,
the commonwealth. because his progenitors were Iddo, Berechiah, Jehoiada, etc.
24:17 1 Which were flatterers, and knew now that the king was 24:24 1 That is, reproved and checked him, and handled him rigor
destitute of him who did watch over him as a father, and therefore ously.
brought him to most vile idolatry. 24:25 1 Meaning, Zechariah, which was one of Jehoiadas sons, and
24:19 1 They took heaven and earth and all creatures to witness, that a Prophet of the Lord.
except they returned to the Lord, he would most grievously punish 24:27 1 That is, concerning his sons, etc.
their infidelity and rebellion, Neh. 9:26. 2 That is, the reparation.
25:2 1 Meaning, in respect of his predecessors albeit he had his 25:12 1 In 2 Kings 14:7, this rock is called the city Sela.
imperfections. 25:13 1 That is, the hundred thousand of Israel.
25:4 1 That is, for that fault wherefore the child is punished, except 25:14 1 Thus where he should have given the praise to God for his bene
he be culpable of the same. fits and great victory, he fell from God, and did most vilely dishonor him.
25:5 1 So many as were able men to bear weapons and go to the war. 25:15 1 He proveth that whatsoever cannot save himself nor his
25:6 1 That is, out of the ten tribes, which had separated themselves worshippers, is no God but an idol.
before, both from God and their true king. 25:16 1 Meaning, the King.
25:7 1 And therefore to think to have help of them, whom the Lord 2 So hard it is, for the carnal man to be admonished of his fault, that
favoreth not, is to cast off the help of the Lord. he contemneth, mocketh, and threateneth him that warneth him:
25:8 1 If thou wilt not give credit to my words. yea, imprisoneth him and putteth him to death, 2 Chron. 16:10 and
25:9 1 He showeth that if we depend only upon God, we shall not 18:26 and 24:21.
need to be troubled with these worldly respects, for he will give at all 25:17 1 That is, let us try the matter hand to hand: for he was offended,
times that which shall be necessary, if we obey his word. that the army of the Israelites, whom he had in wages, and dismissed
25:11 1 For the Idumeans whom David had brought to subjection, by the counsel of the Prophet, had destroyed certain of the cities of
rebelled under Jehoram Jehoshaphats son. Judah.
25:20 1 Thus God oft times plagueth by those means wherein men 2 For God never forsakes any that seeketh unto him, and therefore
most trust, to teach them to have their recourse only to him, and to man is the cause of his own destruction.
show his judgments, moveth their hearts to follow that which shall 26:8 1 That is, they paid tribute in sign of subjection.
be their destruction. 26:9 1 Whereas the wall or tower turneth.
25:24 1 Meaning, the successors of Obed Edom: for the house bare 26:10 1 Or, pits.
the name of the chief father. 2 That is, in mount Carmel, or as the word signifieth in the fruit
26:1 1 Called also Azariah. ful field: it is also taken for a green ear of corn, when it is full, as
26:2 1 He fortified it and made it strong: this city was also called Elath Lev. 2:14.
and Elanon near to the red Sea. 26:12 1 Of the chief officers of the kings house, or of the captains
26:5 1 This was not that Zechariah that was the son of Jehoiada, but and sergeants for war.
some other Prophet of that name. 26:15 1 Hebrew, engines by the invention of an inventive man.
26:16 1 Thus prosperity causeth men to trust in themselves, and 27:3 1 Which was sixscore cubits high, and was for the height called
by forgetting him which is the author thereof, procure their own Ophel: it was at the East gate, and mention is made of it, 2 Chron. 3:4.
perdition. 27:5 1 Hebrew, Corim.
26:18 1 Though his zeal seemed to be good and also his intention, 2 Or, yearly.
yet because they were not governed by the word of God, he did 27:6 1 He showeth that all prosperity cometh of God, who never
wickedly, and was therefore both justly resisted and also punished. faileth when we put our trust in him.
26:21 1 According to the commandment of the Lord, Lev. 13:46. 28:1 1 Or, predecessor.
26:23 1 And therefore was buried apart in the same field, but not in 28:2 1 He was an idolater like them.
the same sepulchers with his predecessors. 2 As the idolaters have certain chief idols, who are as patrons (as
27:2 1 To wit, to offer incense against the word of God, which thing were these Baalim) so have they others which are inferior and do
is spoken in the commendation of Jotham. represent the great idols.
2 They were not clean purged from idolatry. 28:3 1 Or, made them pass through the fire, as 2 Chron. 33:6; Lev. 13:21.
29:22 1 For without sprinkling of blood nothing could be sanctified, 29:33 1 That is, for the holy offerings.
Heb. 9:21; Exod. 24:8. 29:34 1 Meaning, were more zealous to set forward the religion.
29:23 1 That is, the King and the Elders, as Lev. 4:15, for they that 29:36 1 He showeth that religion cannot proceed except God touch
offered a sin offering, must lay their hands upon it, to signify that they the heart of the people.
had deserved that death, and also that they did consecrate it to God 30:1 1 Meaning, all Israel, whom Tiglath-Pileser had not taken away
to be thereby sanctified, Exod. 29:10. into the captivity, 2 Kings 15:29.
29:25 1 This thing was not appointed of man, but it was the com 30:2 1 Though they ought to have done it in the first month,
mandment of God. as Exod. 12:18; Num. 9:3, yet if any were not clean, or else had
29:27 1 The Psalm which David had appointed to be sung for a long journey, they might defer it unto the second month, as
thanksgiving. Num. 9:10, 11.
2 Which David had appointed to praise the Lord with. 30:5 1 From one end of the land to the other, North and South.
29:30 1 With that Psalm whereof mention is made, 1 Chron. 16:7. 2 In such sort and perfection as God had appointed.
29:31 1 Hebrew, filled your hands. 30:6 1 He will have compassion on them, and preserve them.
30:8 1 Submit yourselves to the Lord, and rebel no more. prompt) and the readiness of the people, 2 Chron. 29:36.
30:9 1 God will not only preserve you, but through your repentance 30:16 1 To wit, of the lamb of the Passover.
restore your brethren, which for their sins he gave into the hands of 30:18 1 He knew that faith and sincerity of heart was more agree
the enemies. able to God, than the observation of the ceremonies, and therefore
30:10 1 Though the wicked mock at the servants of God, by whom he prayed unto God to pardon this fault unto the people which did
he calleth them to repentance, as Gen. 19:14, yet the word ceaseth not offend of malice but of ignorance.
not to fructify in the hearts of Gods elect. 30:20 1 That is, did accept them as purified.
30:12 1 He showeth the cause why some obey and some mock 30:22 1 Hebrew, spake to the heart.
at Gods calling, to wit, because his Spirit is with the one sort, and 30:24 1 This great liberality declareth how kings, princes, and all they
moveth their heart, and the others are left to themselves. to whom God hath given wherewith, ought to be most ready to
30:14 1 Which declareth that we must put away those things where bestow it in setting forth of Gods glory.
with God is offended, before we can serve him aright. 30:27 1 According to that which is written, Num. 6:23, when they
30:15 1 Seeing their own negligence (who should have been most should dismiss the people.
31:1 1 According to the commandment of the Lord, Deut. 7:25; Josh. 7:1. 31:8 1 They praised the Lord and prayed for all prosperity to his
2 That is, all they which came to the Passover. people.
31:2 1 That is, in the Temple, where they assembled as in a tent. 31:10 1 He showeth that this plenteous liberality is expedient for the
31:4 1 The tithes and first fruits for the maintenance of the Priests maintenance of the ministers, and that God therefore prospereth his
and Levites. people, and increaseth by his blessing that which is given.
2 That their minds might not be entangled with provision of worldly 31:13 1 Hebrew, by the hand.
things, but that they might wholly and cheerfully serve the Lord. 31:16 1 Who had also a portion and allowance in this distribution.
31:5 1 Or, published. 31:18 1 Meaning, that either by the faithful distributions of the offi
31:6 1 Which they had dedicated to the Lord by a vow. cers, everyone had their part in the things that were offered, or else
2 For the relief of the Priests, Levites, widows, pupils, fatherless, that their wives and children were relieved, because the Levites were
strangers, and such as were in necessity. faithful in their office, and so depended on them.
32:1 1 Hebrew, break them up. 32:12 1 Thus the wicked put no difference between true religion
32:2 1 Hebrew, face. and false, God and idols: for Hezekiah only destroyed idolatry, and
32:5 1 Hebrew, he was strengthened. placed true religion. Thus the Papists slander the servants of God: for
2 He made a double wall. when they destroy idolatry, they say that they abolish religion.
3 Read 2 Sam. 5:9. 32:14 1 This is his blasphemy, that he will compare the living God
4 Some read, swords or daggers. to vile idols.
32:6 1 Hebrew, he spake to their heart. 32:15 1 When man hath prosperity, he swelleth in pride, and think
32:8 1 That is, the power of man. eth himself able to resist and overcome even God himself.
2 This declareth that Hezekiah did ever put his trust in God, and 32:16 1 Herein we see that when the wicked speak evil of the ser
yet made himself strong and used lawful means, lest he should seem vants of God, they care not to blaspheme God himself: for if they
to tempt God. feared God, they would love his servants.
32:9 1 While he besieged Lachish. 32:18 1 Their words are written, 2 Kings 18:19.
23 And many brought offerings unto the Lord to to err. 11 He is led away prisoner into Bab
Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, ylon. 12 He prayeth to the Lord, and is delivered. 14 He
so that he was 1magnified in the sight of all nations abolisheth idolatry, 16 and setteth up true religion. 20 He
from thenceforth. dieth, and Amon his son succeedeth. 24 Whom his own
24 dIn those days Hezekiah was sick unto the servants slay.
death, and prayed unto the Lord, who spake unto 1 Manasseh was twelve years old, awhen he
him, and gave him 1a sign. began to reign, and he reigned five and fifty years in
25 But Hezekiah did not render according to the Jerusalem:
reward bestowed upon him: for his heart 1was lifted 2 And he did evil in the sight of the Lord, like
up, and wrath came upon him, and upon Judah and the abominations of the heathen, bwhom the Lord
Jerusalem. had cast out before the children of Israel.
26 Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself 3 For he went back and built the high places, cwhich
(after that his heart was lifted up) he and the inhabi Hezekiah his father had broken down: dand he set
tants of Jerusalem, and the wrath of the Lord came up altars for Baal, and made groves and worshipped
not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. all the host of the heaven, and served them.
27 Hezekiah also had exceeding much riches and 4 Also he built altars in the house of the Lord,
honor, and he got him treasures of silver, and of gold, whereof the Lord had said, eIn Jerusalem shall my
and of precious stones, and of sweet odors, and of Name be forever.
shields, and of all pleasant vessels: 5 And he built altars for all the host of the heaven
28 And of store houses for the increase of wheat in the two courts of the house of the Lord.
and wine and oil, and stalls for all beasts, and 1rows 6 And he caused his sons to 1pass through the
for the 2stables. fire in the valley of Ben-hinnom: he gave himself to
29 And he made him cities, and had possession witchcraft and to charming, and to sorcery, and he used
of sheep and oxen in abundance: for God had given them that had familiar spirits, and soothsayers: he did
him substance exceeding much. very much evil in the sight of the Lord to anger him.
30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the upper 7 He put also the carved image, which he had
water springs of 1Gihon, and led them straight made, in the house of God: whereof God had said to
underneath toward the city of David Westward: so David and to Solomon his son, fIn this house and in
Hezekiah prospered in all his works. Jerusalem, which I have chosen before all the tribes
32:19 1 Which were invented, made and authorized by man. by his Prophet that his life should be prolonged fifteen years.
32:20 1 This showeth what is the best refuge in all troubles and 32:25 1 He was lifted up with the pride of his victory and treasures,
dangers. and showeth them for an ostentation to the ambassadors of Babylon.
32:21 1 To the number of an hundred fourscore and five thousand, 32:28 1 Or, ranges and partitions.
as 2 Kings 19:35, 36. 2 Or, racks.
2 Hebrew, with shame of face. 32:30 1 Which also was called Shiloah [Siloam], whereof mention is
3 Meaning, Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons. made, Isa. 8:6; John 9:7.
32:22 1 Or, governed. 32:31 1 Here we see the cause, why the faithful are tempted, which
32:23 1 Thus after trouble God sendeth comfort to all them that is to try whether they have faith or no, and that they may feel the
patiently wait on him, and constantly put their trust in his mer presence of God, who suffereth them not to be overcome by tenta
cies. tions, but in their weakness ministereth strength.
32:24 1 To confirm his faith in Gods promise, who declared to him 33:6 1 Read 2 Kings 16:3.
33:8 1 By the charge given to Moses. because it is here mentioned and is written in the Greek, we have
33:10 1 Meaning by his Prophets, but their hearts were not touched placed it in the end of this book.
to believe and repent, without the which the preaching of the word 33:19 1 Or, Hozai.
taketh no place. 33:20 1 Because he had so horribly offended against the Lord, they
33:13 1 Thus affliction giveth understanding: for he that hated God did not bury him in the sepulchers of the Kings, but in the garden of
in his prosperity, now in his misery he seeketh unto him. the Kings house.
33:14 1 Read 2 Chron. 32:30. 34:2 1 He followed David in all points that he followed the Lord.
2 Read 2 Chron. 27:3. 34:3 1 When he was but sixteen years old he showed himself zeal
33:16 1 Which Solomon had caused to be made. ous of Gods glory, and at twenty years old he abolished idolatry, and
33:17 1 Thus by ignorance they were deceived, thinking it nothing restored the true religion.
to keep the altars, so that they worshipped God: but it is idolatry to 34:4 1 Which showeth that he would see the reformation with his
worship God any otherwise than he hath appointed. own eyes.
33:18 1 Which albeit that it is not contained in the Hebrew, yet 34:5 1 Read 2 Kings 23:16.
34:7 1 This great zeal of this godly King the holy Ghost setteth forth 34:19 1 For sorrow that the word of God had been so long sup
as an example and pattern to other kings and rulers, to teach them pressed and the people kept in ignorance, considering also the
what God requireth of them. curses contained therein against the transgressors.
34:9 1 Or, they returned to Jerusalem. 34:21 1 Thus the godly do not only lament their own sins, but also
34:10 1 Meaning Shaphan, etc. that their fathers and predecessors have offended God.
34:11 1 For there were many portions and pieces annexed to the 34:22 1 Or, Tiknah.
Temple. 2 Or, Harhas.
34:12 1 Meaning, that they were in such credit for their fidelity, 3 Meaning, either of the Priests apparel, or of the Kings.
that they made none accounts of that which they received, 2 Kings 4 Read hereof, 2 Kings 22:15.
22:7, 9. 34:23 1 That is, to the King.
34:14 1 Read 2 Kings 22:8. 34:25 1 This she speaketh in contempt of the idolaters, who contrary
34:16 1 For the king was commanded to have continually a copy of to reason and nature make that a god, which they have made and
this book, and to read therein day and night, Deut. 17:18. framed with their own hands.
34:27 1 This declareth what is the end of Gods threatenings, to call his ments the signs have the names of the things which are signified.
to repentance, and to assure the unrepentant of their destruction. 35:3 1 So that the Levites charge was not only to minister in the
34:28 1 It may appear that very few were touched with true Temple, but also to instruct the people in the word of God.
repentance, seeing that God spared them for a time only for the 2 As it was before the Temple was built: therefore your office only
kings sake. is now to teach the people, and to praise God.
34:30 1 Forasmuch as neither young nor old could be exempted 35:5 1 Or, the people.
from the curses contained therein, if they did transgress, he knew it 35:6 1 Exhort everyone to examine themselves, that they be not
pertained to all, and was his duty to see it read to all sorts, that every unmeet to eat of the Passover.
one might learn to avoid those punishments by serving God aright. 35:7 1 Hebrew, sons of the people.
34:33 1 Because he had charge over all, and must answer for every 35:9 1 So that everyone and of all sorts gave of that they had, a lib
one that perished: he thought it his duty to see that all should make eral portion to the service of God.
profession to receive the word of God. 35:11 1 Meaning, of the Lamb, which was called the Passover: for
35:1 1 The Scripture useth in sundry places to call the lamb the Pass only the Priests might sprinkle, and in necessity the Levites might
over, which was but the sign of the Passover, because in all sacra kill the sacrifice.
35:12 1 They reserved for the people that which was not expedient 35:22 1 That is, armed himself, or disguised himself, because he
to be offered, that every man might offer peace offerings, and so might not be known.
have his portion. 35:24 1 The people so much lamented the loss of this good king,
35:15 1 Meaning hereby his Prophet, because he appointed the that after when there was any great lamentation this was spoken of
Psalms and prophecies which were to be sung. as a proverb, read Zech. 12:11.
35:18 1 Hebrew, found. 35:25 1 Which some think Jeremiah made, wherein he lamenteth
35:19 1 Which was in his six and twentieth year of his age. the state of the Church after this kings death.
35:20 1 Which was a city of the Assyrians, and Josiah fearing lest he 36:2 1 For three months after the death of Josiah, came Necho to
passing through Judah, would have taken his kingdom, made war Jerusalem, and so the plagues began, which Huldah and the Proph
against him, and consulted not with the Lord. etess forewarned should come upon Jerusalem.
2 Or, Euphrates. 36:3 1 To pay this as a yearly tribute.
35:21 1 Hebrew, of my battle.
36:5 1 Because he and the people turned not to God by his first ness thereof.
plague, he brought a new upon him, and at length rooted them out. 2 Which is not because God approveth him, which yet is the minis
36:8 1 He meaneth superstitious marks which were found upon his ter of his justice, but because God would by his just judgment punish
body, when he was dead, which thing declared how deeply idolatry this people: for this king was led with ambition and vain glory, where
was rooted in his heart, seeing he bare the marks in his flesh. unto were joined fury and cruelty: therefore his work was condem
36:9 1 That is, he began his reign at eight years old, and reigned ten nable, notwithstanding it was just and holy on Gods part, who used
years when his father was alive, and after his fathers death, which was the this wicked instrument to declare his justice.
eighteenth year of his age, he reigned alone three months and ten days. 36:20 1 When Cyrus King of Persia had made the Babylonians subject.
36:10 1 Or, uncle. 36:21 1 Who threatened the vengeance of God and seventy years
36:15 1 Hebrew, by the hand of his. captivity, which he calleth the Sabbaths or rest of the land, Jer. 25:11.
2 By this phrase the Scripture meaneth, oftentimes, and diligently, 36:22 1 In the first year that he reigned over the Chaldeans, Ezra 1:1.
as Jer. 11:7 and 25:3 and 26:5 and 32:33. 36:23 1 God had so forewarned by his Prophet above an hundred
36:16 1 Till God could no longer suffer their sins, but must needs years before Cyrus was born, Isa. 44:28, that Jerusalem and the Tem
punish them. ple should be built again by Cyrus his anointed: so called, because
36:17 1 Whither they fled, thinking to have been saved for the holi God used his service for a time to deliver his Church.
1:1 1 After that he and Darius had won Babylon. he would stir up the heart of the very infidels to help them.
2 Who promised them deliverance after that seventy years were 1:8 1 So the Chaldeans called Zerubbabel who was the chief gover
past, Jer. 25:12. nor, so that the preeminence still remained in the house of David.
3 That is, moved him, and gave him heart. 1:9 1 Which served to kill the beasts that were offered in sacrifice.
1:2 1 For he was chief Monarch, and had many nations under his 1:11 1 With the Jews that had been kept captives in Babylon.
dominion, which this heathen king confesseth to have received of 2:1 1 Meaning, Judea, which was a province, that is, a country which
the living God. was in subjection.
1:4 1 If any through poverty were not able to return, the kings com 2:2 1 Zerubbabel was chief captain, and Jeshua the high Priest: but
mission was that he should be furnished with necessaries. Nehemiah a man of great authority went not now, but came after
2 Which they themselves should send toward the reparation of the 64 years.
Temple. 2 This was not that Mordecai which was Esthers kinsman.
1:6 1 The Babylonians and Chaldeans gave them these presents: 3 Meaning, of the common people.
thus rather than the children of God should want for their necessities, 2:6 1 Or, of the Duke of Moab.
2:16 1 Which were of the posterity of Hezekiah. 2:43 1 So called, because they were given to the Temple, to cut
2:21 1 That is, inhabitants, for so this word (some) signifieth when it wood and bear water for the use of the sacrifices, and came of the
is joined with the names of places. Gibeonites, which were appointed to this use by Joshua, Josh. 9:23.
2:36 1 Before he hath declared the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, 2:55 1 Which came of them that Solomon had appointed for the
and now cometh to the tribe of Levi, and beginneth at the Priests. work of the Temple.
2:61 1 Of him is made mention, 2 Sam. 17:27 and 19:31, and because pounds, 13 shillings 4 pence so that the whole sum was 94,493
the Priests office was had in contempt, these would have changed pounds, 6 shillings, 8 pence.
their estate by their name, and so by Gods just judgment lost both 3:1 1 Called Tishri which answereth to part of September and part
the estimation of the world and the dignity of their office. of October.
2:63 1 This is a Chaldean name, and signifieth him that hath author 3:2 1 Meaning, nephew: for he was the son of Pedaiah, read
ity over others. 1 Chron. 3:19.
2 Read Exod. 28:30. 3:3 1 In the place where Solomon had placed it.
2:69 1 Which mount to of our money, 24,826 pounds, 13 shillings 3:5 1 That is, after the feast of Tabernacles.
and 4 pence, esteeming the French crown at 6 shillings and 4 pence 3:7 1 Or, Joppa.
for the dram is the eighth part of an ounce, and the ounce the eighth 3:8 1 Which month contained part of April and part of May: for in the
part of a mark. mean season they had provided for things necessary for the work.
2 Which are called, mina, and contain a piece two marks: so 50,000 3:9 1 They gave them exhortations, and encouraged every man for
minas make 55,000 franks, which mount to of our money 69,666 ward in the work.
3:12 1 Because they saw that it was nothing so glorious as that think it was Cambises Cyrus son, or Darius, as verse 5.
Temple, which Solomon had built, notwithstanding Aggeus com 4:7 1 Called Artaxerxes, which signifieth in the Persian tongue, an
forteth them, and prophesieth that it shall be more beautiful than excellent warrior.
the first: meaning the spiritual Temple, which are the members of 4:8 1 Or, counselor.
Christs body. 4:9 1 These were certain people which the Assyrians placed in
4:1 1 Meaning, the inhabitants of Samaria, whom the king of Assyria Samaria instead of the ten tribes.
had placed in the stead of the ten tribes, 2 Kings 17:24 and 19:37. 4:10 1 Some think it was Sennacherib, but rather Shalmaneser.
These professed God, but worshipped idols also, and therefore were 2 To wit, Euphrates: and he meaneth in respect of Babel that they
the greatest enemies to the true servants of God. dwelt beyond it.
4:3 1 For they perceived what their pretence was, to wit, to erect 3 Which were a certain people that envied the Jews.
idolatry instead of true religion. 4:13 1 Meaning, the gifts that are wont to be given to kings when
4:4 1 Hebrew, made their hands weak. they pass by any country.
4:5 1 They bribed the governors under the king to hinder their work: 4:14 1 Hebrew, in the Chaldea, we have eaten the salt of the palace.
Thus they that halt, cannot abide that God should be purely served. 4:17 1 Some read for Shalom, salutation or greeting.
4:6 1 He was also called Artaxerxes, which is a Persian name, some 2 Called also Cheeneth, as verse 11.
4:24 1 Not altogether for the Prophets exhorted them to continue, 5:5 1 His favor and the spirit of strength.
but they used less diligence because of the troubles. 5:8 1 Or, masonry.
5:1 1 Or, Haggeni. 5:11 1 To wit, Solomon.
5:2 1 Which encouraged them to go forward, and accused them 5:13 1 Read Ezra 1:1, 2.
that they were more careful to build their own houses, than zealous 5:14 1 Read Ezra 1:8.
to build the Temple of God. 5:17 1 Meaning, in the library, or places where lay the register or
5:4 1 That is, the enemies asked this, as verse 10. records of times.
6:1 1 Hebrew, house of books. 6:14 1 Whom God stirs up to assure them that he would give their
6:2 1 Wherein were the acts of the kings of the Medes and Persians. work good success.
6:4 1 Or, rows, or courses. 6:15 1 This is the twelfth month and containeth part of February and
2 Or, Marble. part of March.
6:5 1 Meaning, Zerubbabel to whom he giveth charge. 2 And the two and fortieth year after their first return.
6:6 1 Meddle not with them neither hinder them. 6:21 1 Which were of the heathen, and forsaked their idolatry to
6:8 1 For lack of money. worship the true God.
6:12 1 Who hath appointed that place to have his Name called 6:22 1 Meaning, Darius who was king of the Medes, Persians, and
upon there. Assyrians.
2 Hebrew, to strengthen their hands. continuance, meaning that the king wished him long life.
7:1 1 The Hebrews write, that divers of the kings of Persia were called 7:13 1 Which remained as yet in Babylon and had not returned with
by this name, as Pharaoh was a common name to the kings of Egypt, Zerubbabel.
and Caesar to the Emperors Roman. 7:14 1 To examine who lived according to the Law.
7:5 1 Ezra deduceth his kindred, till he cometh to Aaron, to prove 2 Whereof thou art expert.
that he came of him. 7:18 1 As ye know best may serve to Gods glory.
7:6 1 He showeth here what a Scribe is, who had charge to write 7:21 1 Which was the river Euphrates, and they were beyond it in
the Law and to expound it, whom Mark calleth a Scribe, Mark 12:28, respect of Babylon.
Matthew and Luke called him a Lawyer or doctor of the Law, Matt. 7:22 1 Hebrew, Corim.
22:35; Luke 10:25. 2 Read 1 Kings 7:26; 2 Chron. 2:10.
7:8 1 That contained part of July, and part of August. 7:23 1 This declareth that the fear of Gods judgments causeth him
2 Of king Darius. to use this liberality, and not the love that he bare to Gods glory: or
7:12 1 Some take this for the name of a people, some for time or affection to his people.
7:25 1 He gave Ezra full authority to restore all things according to the the Levites.
word of God, and to punish them that resisted, and would not obey. 2 Hebrew, put words in their mouth.
7:27 1 Thus Ezra gave God thanks for that he gave him so good suc 8:20 1 Read Ezra 2:43.
cess in his affairs by reason of the king. 8:21 1 He showeth that the end of fasting, is to humble the body to
8:1 1 Read Ezra 7. the spirit, which must proceed of the heart lively touched, or else it
8:4 1 Or, captains of Moab. is but hypocrisy.
8:13 1 That came to go with Ezra. 8:22 1 He thought it better to commit himself to the protection of
8:15 1 To that place of Euphrates, where Ahava the river entereth into it. God, than by seeking these ordinary means to give occasion to oth
8:17 1 He was the chiefest that taught there the Law of God unto ers to think that he did doubt of Gods power.
8:26 1 Read 1 Kings 9:14. and married where it was not lawful, Deut. 7:3.
8:27 1 Read Ezra 2:29. 9:2 1 That is, the governors are the chief beginners hereof.
8:31 1 This declared that their journey was full of danger, and yet 9:3 1 As one doubting whether God would continue his benefits
God delivered them according to their prayer. towards us, or else destroy this which he had begun.
8:33 1 This was a token of a good conscience and of his integrity, 9:6 1 That is, we are drowned in sin.
that he would have witnesses of his fidelity. 2 They so exceed that they cannot grow greater.
9:1 1 From the time they came home under Zerubbabel until the 9:8 1 In giving us a resting place. It is a similitude taken of them that
coming of Ezra, they had degenerated contrary to the Law of God, remain still in a place, which smite nails to hang things upon, Isa. 22:23.
9:13 1 Hast not utterly cast us down and destroyed us for our sins, suade the people herein, and to command them.
Deut. 28:13. 10:7 1 Hebrew, the sons of the captivity.
9:15 1 He showeth that God is just in punishing his people, and yet 10:8 1 Or, condemned.
merciful in reserving a residue in whom he showeth favor. 10:9 1 Which contained part of November and part of December.
10:1 1 He confessed his sins, and the sins of the people. 2 For the season was given to rain and so the weather was more
10:2 1 Meaning, that God would receive them to mercy. sharp and cold, and also their conscience touched them.
10:3 1 Which are strangers and married contrary to the Law of 10:10 1 Ye have laid one sin upon another.
God. 10:11 1 Read Josh. 7:19.
10:4 1 Because God hath given thee authority and learning to per 10:14 1 Let them be appointed to examine this matter.
10:16 1 They went to the chief cities to sit on this matter which was Priests and Levites.
three months in finishing. 10:30 1 Or, the captain of Moab.
10:19 1 As a token that they would keep promise and do it. 10:44 1 Which also were made illegitimate because the marriage
10:25 1 Meaning, of the common people: for before he spake of the was unlawful.
b Deut. 29:21,28
whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and
by thy mighty hand.
c Deut. 30:4 11 O Lord, I beseech thee, let thine ear now hearken
1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy
In the month 1Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was servants, who desire to 1fear thy Name, and I pray
in the palace of Shushan, thee, cause thy servant to prosper this day, and give
2 Came Hanani, one of my 1brethren, he and him favor in the presence of 2this man: for I was the
the men of Judah, and I asked them concerning the kings butler.
Jews that were delivered, which were of the residue
of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.
3 And they said unto me, The residue that are 2 1 After Nehemiah had obtained letters of Artaxerxes, 11 he
came to Jerusalem, 17 and built the walls.
left of the captivity there in the 1province, are in 1 Now in the month 1Nisan in the twentieth year
great affliction and in reproach, and the wall of of king 2Artaxerxes, the wine stood before him, and
Jerusalem is broken down, and the gates thereof I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now
are burnt with fire. I was not before time sad in his presence.
4 And when I heard these words, I sat down 2 And the king said unto me, Why is thy coun-
and wept, and mourned certain days, and I fasted tenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing,
and prayed before the God of heaven, but sorrow of heart. Then was I sore afraid,
5 And said, aO Lord God of heaven, the great and 3 And I said to the King, God save the king forever:
terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them why should not my countenance be sad, when the city
that love him, and observe his commandments, and house of the sepulchers of my fathers lieth waste,
6 I pray thee let thine ears be attent, and thine and the gates thereof are devoured with fire?
eyes open, to hear the prayer of thy servant, which 4 And the king said unto me, For what thing doest
I pray before thee daily, day and night for the chil- thou require? Then I prayed 1to the God of heaven,
dren of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of 5 And said unto the king, If it please the king, and
the children of Israel, which we have sinned against if thy servant have found favor in thy sight, I desire
thee, both I and my fathers house have sinned: that thou wouldest send me to Judah unto the city
7 We have 1grievously sinned against thee, and of the sepulchers of my fathers, that I may build it.
have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, 6 And the King said unto me, (the Queen also
nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy sitting by him:) How long shall thy journey be? and
servant Moses. when wilt thou come again? So it pleased the king,
8 I beseech thee, remember the word that thou com- and he sent me, and I set him a time.
mandedst thy servant Moses, saying, Ye will transgress, 7 After I said unto the King, If it please the King, let
and bI will scatter you abroad among the people. them give me letters to the captains beyond the 1River,
9 But if ye return unto me, and keep my com- that they may convey me over, till I come into Judah,
mandments, and do them, cthough your scattering 8 And letters unto Asaph the keeper of the kings
were to the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I 1
park, that he may give me timber to build the gates
gather you from thence, and will bring you unto the of the palace (which appertained to the house) and
place that I have chosen to place my Name there. for the walls of the city, and for the house that I shall
10 Now these are thy servants and thy people enter into. And the king gave me according to 2the
1:1 1 Which containeth part of November and part of December, 2:1 1 Which was the first month of the year, and containeth part of
and was their ninth month. March and part of April.
1:2 1 A Jew as I was. 2 Who is also called Darius, read Ezra 7:1, and was the son of Hystaspis.
1:3 1 Meaning, in Judea. 2:4 1 I desired God in mine heart to prosper mine enterprise.
1:7 1 Hebrew, corrupted. 2:7 1 Or, Euphrates.
1:11 1 That is, to worship thee. 2:8 1 Or, Paradise.
2 To wit, the king Artaxerxes. 2 As God moved me to ask, and as he gave me good success therein.
2:10 1 These were great enemies to the Jews, and labored always odious to the world, and also stirreth the hatred of princes most
both by force and subtlety to overcome them, and Tobiah, because against them.
his wife was a Jewess, had advertisement ever of their affairs, and so 2:20 1 Neither are ye of the number of the children of God (to whom
wrought them great trouble. he hath appointed this city only) neither did any of your predeces
2:14 1 Or, conduit. sors ever fear God.
2:17 1 That is, contemned of other nations, as though God had for 3:1 1 In Hebrew, they sanctified it, that is, they finished it, and so
saken us. dedicated it to the Lord by prayer, in desiring him to maintain it.
2:18 1 They were encouraged, and gave themselves to do well, and 3:5 1 The rich and mighty would not obey them which were
to travel in this worthy enterprise. appointed officers in this work, neither would they help thereunto.
2:19 1 These were three chief governors under the king of Persia 3:7 1 Unto the place where the Duke was wont to sit in judgment,
beyond Euphrates. who governed the country in their absence.
2 Thus the wicked when they will burden the children of God, ever 3:8 1 Or, Zorephim.
lay treason unto their charge, both because it maketh them most 2 Or, of the Apothecaries.
4:5 1 Let the plagues declare to the world that they set themselves 4:16 1 To oversee them and to encourage them to their work.
against thee and against thy Church: that he prayeth only having 4:20 1 Meaning, to resist their enemies, if need required.
respect to Gods glory and not for any private affection, or grudge. 4:23 1 That is, when they purified themselves, or else when they
4:6 1 Or, half height. washed their clothes.
4:8 1 Hebrew, make to stay, meaning the people. 5:1 1 Against the rich which oppressed them.
4:12 1 That is, oftentimes. 5:2 1 This is the complaint of the people, showing to what extremity
2 They which brought the tidings, said thus, When you leave your they were brought unto.
work, and go either to eat or to rest, your enemies will assail you. 5:4 1 To pay our tribute to the king of the Persians, which was
4:14 1 Who is ever at hand to deliver his out of danger: and there exacted yearly of us.
fore seeing they should fight for the maintenance of Gods glory, and 5:5 1 By nature the rich is no better than the poor.
for the preservation of their own lives and of theirs, he encourageth 2 We are not able to redeem them, but for poverty are constrained
them to play the valiant men. to hire them to others.
5:7 1 You press them with usury, and seek how to bring all things were before me exacted, wherein he declareth that he rather sought
into your hands. the wealth of the people than his own commodity.
2 Both because they should be moved with pity, seeing how many 5:18 1 Or, once in ten days.
were by them oppressed, and also hear the judgment of others, 2 Whereas at other times they had by measure, at this time they
which should be as it were witnesses of their dealings toward their had most liberally.
brethren. 6:1 1 That is, that they were joined together, as Neh. 4:6.
5:8 1 Seeing God hath once delivered them from the bondage of 6:3 1 Meaning, that if he should obey their request, the work which
the heathen, shall we make them our slaves? God had appointed, should cease: showing hereby that we should
5:9 1 Meaning, Nehemiah. not commit ourselves to the hands of the wicked.
2 Who by this occasion will blaspheme the Name of God, seeing 6:6 1 Or, Geshem.
that our acts are no better than theirs. 2 As the same goeth.
5:10 1 Or, usury. 6:7 1 Thou hast bribed and set up false prophets, to make thyself
5:11 1 Which ye take of them for the loan. king, and so to defraud the king of Persia of that subjection which
5:14 1 I received not that portion and diet, which the governors that you owe unto him.
7:25 1 That is, the inhabitants of Gibeon. 7:46 1 Read Ezra 2:43.
7:33 1 For there were two cities of this name. 7:65 1 Meaning, Nehemiah: for Tirshatha in the Chaldean tongue
7:43 1 Or, Hodaiah. signifieth a butler.
8:15 1 Or, goodly branches, as Lev. 3:40. 9:1 1 Meaning, the seventh.
8:16 1 For their houses were made flat above, read Deut. 22:8. 9:2 1 Hebrew, strange children.
8:17 1 Which was almost a thousand years. 9:3 1 They made confession of their sins, and used prayers.
9:21 1 Though the way was tedious and long. 9:32 1 By whom we were led away into captivity, and have been
9:22 1 Meaning, the heathen whom he drove out. appointed to be slain, as Esther 3:13.
9:26 1 Taking heaven and earth to witness, that God would destroy 9:33 1 He confesseth that all these things came to them justly for
them, except they returned, as 2 Chron. 24:19. their sins, but he appealeth from Gods justice to his mercies.
9:28 1 He declareth how Gods mercies ever contended with the 9:34 1 That thou wouldest destroy them, except they would return
wickedness of the people, who ever in their prosperity forgat God. to thee, as verse 26.
9:29 1 Which is a similitude taken of oxen that shrink at the yoke or 9:36 1 That is, to be the Lords therof.
burden, as Zech. 7:11. 9:38 1 Thus by affliction they promise to keep Gods commandments,
2 When thou didst admonish them by thy Prophets. whereunto they could not be brought by Gods great benefits.
9:30 1 Hebrew, thou didst prolong upon them many years. 10:1 1 Or, butler.
10:8 1 Which subscribed to keep the promise. shekel, which was besides the half shekel that they were bound to
10:14 1 Or, captain of Moab. pay, Exod. 30:13.
10:28 1 Read Ezra 2:43. 10:34 1 Or, into the house of.
2 Which being idolaters forsook their wickedness, and gave them 10:36 1 By this rehearsal is meant that there was no part nor cer
selves to serve God. emony in the Law, whereunto they did not bind themselves by
10:29 1 They made the oath in the name of the whole multitude. covenant.
2 Whereunto they gave themselves if they brake the Law, as Deut. 10:37 1 Wheresoever we labored, or travailed, there the tithes were
28:15. due unto the Lord both by the Law, and according to the oath and
10:31 1 Which notwithstanding they brake soon after, as Neh. 13:15. covenant that we made.
2 Hebrew, hand. 10:39 1 We will not leave it destitute of that that shall be necessary
10:33 1 This declareth wherefore they gave this third part of the for it.
11:1 1 Because their enemies dwelt round about them, they 11:12 1 That served and ministered in the Temple.
provided that it might be replenished with men, and used this 11:14 1 Or, of one of the great men.
policy, because there were few that offered themselves will 11:17 1 That is, he began the Psalm, and was the chanter.
ingly. 11:19 1 Meaning, of the Temple.
11:4 1 Which came of Perez the son of Judah. 11:20 1 Of them, which dwelt not in Jerusalem.
11:5 1 Or, of a Shilonite. 11:21 1 Or, Ophel.
11:11 1 That is, was the high Priest. 11:24 1 Was chief about the king for all his affairs.
13:14 1 He protesteth that he did his duty with a good conscience, from the Sun going down of the one day, to the Sun setting of the other.
yet he doth not justify himself in therein, but desireth God to favor 13:22 1 Meaning, of the Temple, that none that was unclean, should
him and to be merciful unto him for his own goodness sake, as verse enter.
22 and 31. 13:23 1 Which was a city of the Philistines, and they had married
13:15 1 I declared unto them, that God would not suffer such trans wives thereof, and so had corrupted their speech and Religion.
gressors of his Law to be unpunished. 13:25 1 That is, I did excommunicate them, and drive them out of
13:18 1 Was not this a great cause, why God plagued us in times the congregation.
past: meaning, that if they transgressed now in the same again, their 13:29 1 Punish them according to their fault and evil example, which
plague should be greater. they have given to the rest of thy people contrary to their vocation.
13:19 1 About the time that the Sun went down: for the Sabbath lasted 13:31 1 That is, to show mercy unto me.
1:1 1 Called also Darius, who was now the sovereign Monarch and 1:12 1 Hebrew, which was in the hand of the eunuchs.
had the government of the Medes, Persians, and Chaldeans, some 1:13 1 That had experience of things as they had learned by diligent
think he was Darius Hystaspis son called also Artaxerxes. marking in continuance of time.
2 Dan. 6:1, maketh mention but of sixscore, leaving out the num 1:14 1 Which were his chief counselors, that might have always
ber that is unprecise as the Scripture in divers places useth. access to him.
1:2 1 That is, had rest and quietness. 1:16 1 By her disobedience she hath given an example to all women
1:6 1 Which they used in those countries instead of tables. to do the like to their husbands.
1:7 1 As was beseeming for so magnificent a king. 1:17 1 That is, her disobedience.
1:8 1 None might be compelled to drink more than it pleased him. 1:18 1 Meaning, that they would take first occasion thereof to do
1:10 1 Which was the last day of the feast that the king made for the the like, and that the rest of women would by continuance do the
people, as verse 5. same.
1:19 1 Let her be divorced, and another made Queen. Queens another.
1:20 1 For he had under him an hundred twenty and seven countries. 2 Read what this purification was, verse 12.
1:22 1 That is, that the wife should be subject to the husband and at 2:9 1 Hebrew, portions.
his commandment. 2:11 1 For though she was taken away by a cruel law, yet he ceased
2:1 1 That is, he called the matter again into communication. not to have a fatherly care over her, and therefore did resort ofttimes
2 By the seven wise men of his counsel. to hear of her.
2:3 1 The abuse of these countries was so great, that they invented 2:13 1 What apparel she asked of the eunuch, that was he bound
many means to serve the lusts of Princes, and therefore as they to give her.
ordained wicked laws, that the king might have whose daughters he 2:15 1 Or, Hegai.
would, so they had divers houses appointed, as one for them while 2 Wherein her modesty appeared, because she sought not apparel
they were virgins, another when they were concubines and for the to commend her beauty, but stood to the Eunuchs appointment.
2:16 1 Which contained part of December and part of January. 3:6 1 Hebrew, despised in his eyes.
2:18 1 That is, made for her sake. 3:7 1 Which answereth to part of March and part of April.
2 He released their tribute. 2 To know what month and day should be good to enterprise this
3 That is, great and magnificent. thing, that it might have good success: but God disappointed their
2:19 1 That is, at the marriage of Esther, which was the second mar lots, and expectation.
riage of the king. 3 Containing part of February and part of March.
2:21 1 Meaning, to kill him. 3:8 1 These be the two arguments which commonly the worldlings
2:22 1 In the Chronicles of the Medes and Persians, as Esther 10:2. and the wicked use toward princes against the godly, that is, the con
3:2 1 The Persians manner was to kneel down and reverence their tempt of their laws, and diminishing of their profit: without respect
kings, and such as he appointed in chief authority, which Mordecai how God is either pleased or displeased.
would not do to this ambitious and proud man. 3:9 1 Hebrew, weigh.
3:4 1 Thus we see that there is none so wicked, but they have their 3:12 1 Or, secretaries.
flatterers to accuse the godly. 3:13 1 Hebrew, the hands of posts.
3:15 1 To wit, the Jews that were in Shushan. Gods children ought to have: which is, that God will deliver them,
4:2 1 Because he would advertise Esther of this cruel proclamation. though all worldly means fail.
4:3 1 Hebrew, sackcloth and ashes were spread for many. 3 For to deliver Gods Church out of these present dangers.
4:5 1 Hebrew, had caused to stand before her. 4:16 1 I will put my life in danger and refer the success to God, seeing
4:7 1 Hebrew, declaration. it is for his glory and the deliverance of his Church.
4:8 1 Or, contents. 5:1 1 To wit, after that the Jews had begun to fast.
4:14 1 Hebrew, breathing. 5:2 1 Which was a sign that her coming was agreeable unto him,
2 Thus Mordecai spake in the confidence of that faith which all as Esther 4:11.
5:3 1 Meaning hereby, that whatsoever she asked should be granted, 5:14 1 Meaning, the highest that could be found.
as Mark 6:23. 6:1 1 Hebrew, the kings sleep departed.
5:6 1 Because they used to drink excessively in their banquets, they 6:3 1 For he thought it unworthy his estate to receive a benefit, and
called the banquet by the name of that which was most in use or not reward it.
esteemed. 6:4 1 Thus while the wicked imagine the destruction of others, they
5:8 1 I will declare what thing I demand. themselves fall into the same pit.
5:11 1 Thus the wicked when they are promoted, instead of acknowledging 6:8 1 Meaning hereby that the king should make him next unto him
their charge and humbling themselves, wax ambitious, disdainful, and cruel. self, as Joseph hereby was known to be next to Pharaoh, Gen. 41:41.
6:13 1 Thus God sometimes putteth in the mouth of the very wicked, made request for his life.
to speak that thing which he hath decreed shall come to pass. 2 This was the manner of the Persians, when one was out of the
7:2 1 Read Esther 5:6. Kings favor.
7:4 1 Haman could not so much profit the king by this his malice, as 7:9 1 Which discovered the conspiracy against the king, Esther 2:21,
he should hinder him by the loss of the Jews, and the tribute which 22.
he hath of them. 8:1 1 That is, was received into the kings favor and presence.
7:5 1 Hebrew, filleth his heart. 2 That he was her uncle, and had brought her up.
7:7 1 His conscience did accuse him that as he had conspired the 8:3 1 Meaning, that he should abolish the wicked decrees, which he
death of innocents, so the vengeance of God might fall upon him had made for the destruction of the Jews.
for the same. 8:4 1 Read Esther 5:2.
7:8 1 He fell down at the beds feet or couch, whereupon she sat, and 8:7 1 Or, went about to slay the Jews.
8:8 1 This was the law of the Medes and Persians, as Dan. 6:15, not 8:17 1 Conformed themselves to the Jews religion.
withstanding the king revoked the former decree granted to Haman, 9:1 1 This was by Gods great providence, who turneth the joy of the
for Esthers sake. wicked into sorrow, and the tears of the godly into gladness.
8:9 1 Which containeth part of May and part of June. 9:3 1 Did them honor, and showed them friendship.
2 That is, in such letters and language, as was usual in every prov 9:5 1 Which had conspired their death by the permission of the
ince. wicked Haman.
8:10 1 Or, mules. 9:6 1 Besides those three hundred, that they slew the second day,
8:11 1 That is, to defend themselves against all that would assail them. as verse 15.
8:12 1 Which hath part of February and part of March. 9:10 1 Whereby they declared that this was Gods just judgment
8:13 1 The king gave them liberty to kill all that did oppress them. upon the enemies of his Church, forasmuch as they sought not their
8:16 1 He showeth by these words that follow, what this light was. own gain, but to execute his vengeance.
9:13 1 This she requireth not for desire of vengeance, but with zeal friendship and relief of the poor.
to see Gods judgments executed against his enemies. 9:24 1 Read Esther 3.
9:16 1 Read Esther 8:11. 9:25 1 That is, Esther.
2 Meaning, that they laid hands on none that were not this ene 2 These are the words of the kings commandment to disannul
mies of God. Hamans wicked enterprise.
9:17 1 Meaning, in all places saving in Shushan. 9:27 1 Or, transgress.
9:19 1 As the Jews do even to this day, calling it in the Persian lan 2 Meaning, the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the month of Adar.
guage Purim, that is, the day of lots. 9:29 1 Or, strength, or efficacy.
9:20 1 The Jews gather hereof that Mordecai wrote this story: but it 9:30 1 Which were letters declaring unto them quietness, and assur
seemeth that he wrote but only these letters and decrees that fol ance and putting them out of doubt and fear.
low. 9:31 1 Hebrew, souls.
9:22 1 He setteth before our eyes the use of this feast, which was for 2 That they would observe this feast with fasting and earnest
the remembrance of Gods deliverance, the maintenance of mutual prayer, which in Hebrew is signified by this word (they cry).
10:3 1 These three points are here set forth as commendable and ple, to procure their wealth, and to be gentle and loving toward
necessary for him that is in authority, to have the favor of the peo them.
1:1 1 That is, of the country of Idumea, as Lam. 4:21, or bordering 2 Because our infirmity cannot comprehend God in his majesty,
thereupon: for the land was called by the name of Uz, the son of he is set forth unto us as a King, that our capacity may be able to
Dishan the son of Seir, Gen. 36:28. understand that which is spoken of him.
2 Forasmuch as he was a Gentile, and not a Jew, and yet is pro 3 This declareth, that although Satan be adversary to God, yet he
nounced upright, and without hypocrisy, it declareth that among the is compelled to obey him, and do him all homage, without whose
heathen God hath his. permission and appointment he can do nothing.
3 Hereby is declared, what is meant by an upright and just man. 1:7 1 This question is asked for our infirmity: for God knew whence
1:3 1 His children and riches are declared, to commend his virtue in he came.
his prosperity and his patience, and constancy, when God had taken 2 Herein is described the nature of Satan, which is ever ranging for
them from him. his prey, 1 Pet. 5:8.
2 Hebrew, children. 1:9 1 He feareth thee not for thine own sake, but for the commodity
3 Meaning, the Arabians, Chaldeans, Idumeans, etc. that he received by thee.
1:5 1 That is, commanded them to be sanctified: meaning, that they 1:10 1 Meaning, the grace of God, which served Job as a rampart
should consider the faults that they had committed, and reconcile against all tentations.
themselves for the same. 1:11 1 This signifieth, that Satan is not able to touch us, but it is God
2 That is, he offered for every one of his children an offering of rec that must do it.
onciliation, which declared his religion toward God, and the care that 2 Satan noteth the vice whereunto men are commonly subject,
he had toward his children. that is, to hide their rebellion, and to be content with God in the time
3 In Hebrew it is, and blessed God, which is sometimes taken for of prosperity, which view is disclosed in the time of their adversity.
blaspheming and cursing, as here and 1 Kings 21:10, 13, etc. 1:12 1 God giveth not Satan power over man to gratify him, but to declare
4 While the feast lasted. that he hath no power over man, but that which God giveth him.
1:6 1 Meaning, the Angels, which are called the sons of God, because 2 That is, went to execute that which God had permitted him to
they are willing to execute his will. do: for else he can never go out of Gods presence.
1:15 1 That is, the Arabians. 2:5 1 Meaning, his own person.
1:16 1 Which thing was also done by the craft of Satan, to tempt Job 2:6 1 Thus Satan can go no further in punishing, than God hath lim
the more grievously, forasmuch as he might see, that not only men ited him.
were his enemies, but that God made war against him. 2:7 1 This sore was most vehement, wherewith also God plagued
1:18 1 This last plague declareth, that when one plague is past the Egyptians, Exod. 9:9, and threateneth to punish the rebellious
which seemeth hard to be borne, God can send us another far more people, Deut. 28:27, so that this tentation was most grievous: for if
grievous, to try his, and teach them obedience. Job had measured Gods favor by the vehemency of his disease, he
1:20 1 Which came not of impatience, but declareth that the chil might have thought that God had cast him off.
dren of God are not insensible like blocks, but that in their patience 2:8 1 As destitute of all other help and means, and wonderfully
they feel affliction and grief of mind: yet they keep a mean herein, afflicted with the sorrow of his disease.
and rebel not against God, as the wicked do. 2:9 1 Satan useth the same instrument against Job, as he did against
1:21 1 That is, into the belly of the earth, which is the mother of all. Adam.
2 Hereby he confesseth that God is just, and good, although his 2 Meaning, what gainest thou to serve God, seeing he thus
hand be sore upon him. plagueth thee, as though he were thine enemy? This is the most
1:22 1 But declared that God did all things according to justice and grievous temptation of the faithful, when their faith is assailed, and
equity. when Satan goeth about to persuade them that they trust in God
2:1 1 That is, the Angels, as Job 1:6. in vain.
2 Read Job 1:6. 3 For death was appointed to the blasphemer, and so she meant
2:3 1 He proveth Jobs integrity by this that he ceased not to fear God that he should soon be rid out of his pain.
when his plagues were grievously upon him. 2:10 1 That is, to be patient in adversity, as we rejoice when he send
2 That is, when thou hadst nought against him, or when thou wast eth prosperity, and so to acknowledge him to be both merciful and
not able to bring thy purpose to pass. just.
2:4 1 Hereby he meant, that a mans own skin is dearer unto him 2 He so bridled his affections, that his tongue through impatience
than another mans. did not murmur against God.
2:11 1 Which were men of authority, wise and learned, and as the this night.
Septuagint writes, Kings, and came to comfort him, but when they saw 3:9 1 Let it be always night, and never see day.
how he was visited, they conceived an evil opinion of him, as though he 2 Hebrew, The eyelids of the morning.
had been but an hypocrite, and so justly plagued of God for his sins. 3:11 1 This, and that which followeth, declareth, that when man
2:12 1 This was also a ceremony, which they used in those countries, giveth place to his passions, he is not able to stay nor keep measure,
as the renting of their clothes in sign of sorrow, etc. but runneth headlong into all evil, except God call him back.
2:13 1 And therefore thought that he would not have hearkened 3:13 1 The vehemency of his afflictions made him to utter these words,
unto their counsel. as though death were the end of all miseries, and as if there were no life
3:1 1 The seven days ended, Job 2:13. after this, which he speaketh not as though it were so, but the infirmi
2 Here Job beginneth to feel his great imperfection in this battle ties of his flesh caused him to burst out in this error of the wicked.
between the spirit and the flesh, Rom. 7:18, and after a manner yield 3:14 1 He noteth the ambition of them, which for their pleasure as
eth, yet in the end he getteth victory, though he was in the mean it were change the order of nature, and build in most barren places,
time greatly wounded. because they would hereby make their names immortal.
3:3 1 Men ought not to be weary of their life, and curse it, because 3:17 1 That is, by death the cruelty of the tyrants hath ceased.
of the infirmities that it is subject unto, but because they are given to 3:18 1 All they that sustain any kind of calamity and misery in this
sin and rebellion against God. world: which he speaketh after the judgment of the flesh.
3:4 1 Let it be put out of the number of days, and let it not have the 3:20 1 He showeth that the benefits of God are not comfortable,
light of the Sun to separate it from the night. expect the heart be joyful, and the conscience quieted.
3:5 1 That is, most obscure darkness, which maketh them afraid of 3:23 1 That seeth not how to come out of his miseries, because he
death that are in it. dependeth not on Gods providence.
3:8 1 Which curse the day of their birth, let them lay that curse upon 3:25 1 In my prosperity I looked ever for a fall, as is come now to pass.
4
ness.
5 Job is reprehended of impatience, 7 and injus-
tice, 17 and of the presumption of his own righteous-
my bones 1to tremble.
15 And the wind passed before me, and made the
hairs of my flesh to stand up.
1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite, answered and 16 Then stood one, and I knew not his face: an
said, image was before mine eyes, and in 1silence heard I
2 If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou a voice, saying,
be grieved? but 1who can withhold himself from 17 Shall man be more 1just than God? or shall a
speaking? man be more pure than his Maker?
3 Behold, thou hast taught many, and 1hast 18 Behold, he found no steadfastness in his servants,
strengthened the weary hands. and laid folly upon his 1Angels.
4 Thy words have confirmed him that was falling, 19 How much more in them that dwell in houses
and thou hast strengthened the weak knees. of 1clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which shall
5 But now it is come upon thee, and thou art be destroyed before the moth?
grieved: it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled. 20 They be destroyed from the 1morning unto the
6 Is not this thy 1fear, thy confidence, thy patience, evening: they perish forever, 2without regard.
and uprightness of thy ways? 21 Doth not their dignity go away with them? do
7 Remember, I pray thee: who ever perished, they not die, and that without 1wisdom?
being an 1innocent? or where were the upright
destroyed?
8 As I have seen, they that 1plow iniquity, and 5 1, 2 Eliphaz showeth the difference between the children of
God and the wicked. 3 The fall of the wicked. 9 Gods
power who destroyeth the wicked, and delivereth his.
sow wickedness, reap the same.
9 With the 1blast of God they perish, and with 1 Call now, if any will 1answer thee, and to which
the breath of his nostrils are they consumed. of the Saints wilt thou turn?
10 The roaring of the 1Lion, and the voice of 2 Doubtless 1anger killeth the foolish, and envy
the Lioness, and the teeth of the Lions whelps are slayeth the idiot.
broken. 3 I have seen the 1foolish well rooted, and sud-
11 The Lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the denly I 2cursed his habitation, saying,
Lions whelps are scattered abroad. 4 His 1children shall be far from salvation, and
12 But a thing was brought to me 1secretly, and they shall be destroyed in the 2gate, and none shall
mine ear hath received a little thereof. deliver them.
3:26 1 The fear of troubles that should ensue, caused my prosperity 4:17 1 He proveth that if God did punish the innocent, the creature
to seem to me as nothing, and yet I am not exempted from trouble. should be more just than the Creator, which were a blasphemy.
4:2 1 Seeing this thine impatience. 4:18 1 If God find imperfection in his Angels, when they are not
4:3 1 Thou hast comforted others in their afflictions, and canst not maintained by his power, how much more shall he lay folly to mans
now comfort thyself. charge when he would justify himself against God?
4:6 1 This he concludeth that Job was but an hypocrite, and had no 4:19 1 That is, in this mortal body, subject to corruption, as 2 Cor.
true fear nor trust in God. 5:1.
4:7 1 He concludeth that Job was reproved, seeing that God han 4:20 1 They see death continually before their eyes, and daily
dled him so extremely, which is the argument that the carnal men approaching toward them.
make against the children of God. 2 No man for all this doth consider it.
4:8 1 They that do evil, cannot but receive evil. 4:21 1 That is, before that any of them were so wise, as to think on
4:9 1 He showeth that God needeth no great preparation to destroy death.
his enemies: for he can do it with the blast of his mouth. 5:1 1 He willeth Job to consider the example of all them that have
4:10 1 Though men according to their office do not punish tyrants lived or do live godly, whether any of them be like unto him in raging
(whom for their cruelty he compareth to lions, and their children to against God as he doth.
their whelps) yet God both is able, and his justice will punish them. 5:2 1 Murmuring against God in afflictions increaseth the pain, and
4:12 1 A thing that I knew not before, was declared unto me by uttered mans folly.
vision, that is, that whosoever thinketh himself just, shall be found a 5:3 1 That is, the sinner that hath not the fear of God.
sinner, when he cometh before God. 2 I was not moved with his prosperity, but knew that God had
4:14 1 In these visions which God showeth to his creatures, there is cursed him and his.
ever a certain fear joined, that the authority thereof might be had in 5:4 1 Though God sometimes suffer the fathers to pass in this world,
greater reverence. yet his judgments will light upon their wicked children.
4:16 1 When all things were quiet, or when the fear was somewhat 2 By public judgment they shall be condemned, and none shall
assuaged, as God appeared to Elijah, 1 Kings 19:12. pity them.
5:5 1 Though there be but two or three ears left in the hedges, yet seventh.
these shall be taken from him. 5:22 1 Whereas the wicked lament in their troubles, thou shalt have
5:6 1 That is, the earth is not the cause of barrenness and mans mis occasion to rejoice.
ery, but his own sin. 5:23 1 When we are in Gods favor, all creatures shall serve us.
5:7 1 Which declareth that sin is ever in our corrupt nature: for before 5:24 1 God shall so bless thee, that thou shalt have occasion to
sin it was not subject to pain and affliction. rejoice in all things, and not to be offended.
5:8 1 If I suffered as thou doest, I would seek unto God. 5:26 1 Though the children of God have not always this promise per
5:9 1 He counselleth Job to humble himself unto God to whom all formed, yet God doth recompense it otherwise to their advantage.
creatures are subject and whose works declare that man is inexcus 5:27 1 We have learned these points by experience, that God pun
able except he glorify God in all his works. isheth not the innocent, that man cannot compare in justice with
5:10 1 He showeth by particular examples, what the works of God are. him, that the hypocrites shall not long prosper, and that the affliction
5:14 1 In things plain and evident they show themselves fools which man sustaineth, cometh for his own sin.
instead of wise men. 6:2 1 To know whether I complain without just cause.
2 This declareth that God punisheth the worldly wise, as he threat 6:3 1 My grief is so great that I lack words to express it.
ened, Deut. 28:29. 6:4 1 Which declareth that he was not only afflicted in body, but
5:15 1 That is, he that humbleth himself before God. wounded in conscience, which is the greatest battle that the faithful
2 He compareth the slander of the wicked to sharp swords. can have.
5:16 1 If the wicked be compelled at Gods works to stop their 6:5 1 Think you that I cry without cause, seeing the brute beasts do
mouths, much more they that profess God. not complain when they have what they would.
5:19 1 He will send trouble after trouble that his children may not for 6:6 1 Can a mans taste delight in that, that hath no savor? meaning,
one time, but continually trust in him: but they shall have a comfort that none take pleasure in affliction, seeing they cannot [do] away
able issue, even in the greatest and the last, which is here called the with things that are unsavory to the mouth.
6:8 1 Herein he sinneth double, both in wishing through impatience him comfortable words.
to die, and also in desiring of God a thing which was not agreeable 6:24 1 Show me wherein I have erred, and I will confess my fault.
to his will. 6:25 1 He that hath a good conscience doth not shrink at the sharp
6:10 1 That is, let me die at once, before I come to distrust in Gods words or reasonings of others, except they be able to persuade him
promise through my impatience. by reason.
6:11 1 He fearest lest he should be brought to inconveniences, if his 6:26 1 Do you cavil at my words because I should be thought to
sorrows should continue. speak foolishly, which am now in misery?
6:13 1 Have I not sought to help myself as much as was possible? 6:28 1 Consider whether I speak as one that is driven to this impa
2 Or, wisdom, or law. tience through very sorrow, or as an hypocrite as you condemn me.
6:15 1 He compareth those friends which comfort us not in misery, 7:1 1 Hath not an hired servant some rest and ease? then in this my
to a brook, which in summer, when we need water, is dry, in winter continual torment I am worse than an hireling.
is hard frozen, and in the time of rain, when we have no need, over 7:3 1 My sorrow hath continued from month to month, and I have
floweth with water. looked for hope in vain.
6:19 1 They that pass thereby to go into the hot countries of Ara 7:5 1 This signifieth that his disease was rare and most horrible.
bia, think to find water there to quench their thirst, but they are 7:6 1 Thus he speaketh in respect of the brevity of mans life, which
deceived. passeth without hope of returning: in consideration whereof he
6:21 1 That is, like to this brook which deceiveth them that think to have desireth God to have compassion on him.
water there in their need, as I looked for consolation at your hands. 7:9 1 If thou behold me in thine anger, I shall not be able to stand
6:22 1 He toucheth the worldlings, which for necessity will give part in thy presence.
of their goods, and much more these men, which would not give 2 Shall no more enjoy this mortal life.
7:11 1 Seeing I can by none other means comfort myself, I will ing, that Job ought to be warned by the example of his children, that
declare my grief by words, and thus he speaketh as one overcome he offend not God.
with grief of mind. 8:5 1 That is, if thou turn betime while God calleth thee to repen
7:12 1 Am not I a poor wretch? what needest thou then to lay so tance.
much pain on me? 8:7 1 Though the beginnings be not so pleasant as thou wouldest
7:14 1 So that I can have no rest, night nor day. desire, yet in the end thou shalt have sufficient occasion to content
7:15 1 He speaketh as one overcome with sorrow, and not of judg thyself.
ment, or of the examination of his faith. 8:8 1 He willeth Job to examine all antiquity, and he shall find it true
7:16 1 Seeing my term of life is so short, let me have some rest and which he here saith.
ease. 8:9 1 Meaning, that it is not enough to have the experience of
7:17 1 Seeing that man of himself is so vile, why dost thou give him ourselves, but to be confirmed by the examples of them that went
that honor to contend against him? Job useth all kinds of persuasion before us.
with God, that he might stay his hand. 8:11 1 As a rush cannot grow without moistness, so cannot the
7:20 1 After all tentations faith bursteth forth and leadeth Job to hypocrite, because he hath not faith, which is moistened with Gods
repentance: yet it was not in such perfection, that he could bridle Spirit.
himself from reasoning with God, because that he still tried his faith. 8:14 1 Which is today, and tomorrow swept away.
7:21 1 That is, I shall be dead. 8:16 1 He compareth the just to a tree, which although it be removed
8:2 1 He declareth that their words which would diminish anything out of one place unto another, yet flourisheth: so the affliction of the
from the justice of God, is but as a puff of wind that vanisheth godly turneth to their profit.
away. 8:18 1 That is, so that there remain nothing there to prove whether
8:4 1 That is, hath rewarded them according to their iniquity: mean the tree had grown there or no.
8:19 1 To be planted in another place, where it may grow at pleasure. he noteth his friends, that albeit they were eloquent in talk, yet they
8:21 1 If thou be godly, he will give thee occasion to rejoice, and if felt not in heart, that which they spake.
not, thine affliction shall increase. 9:15 1 Meaning, in his own opinion, signifying, that man will some
9:2 1 Job here answereth to that point of Eliphaz and Bildads ora times flatter himself to be righteous, which before God is abomination.
tion, touching the justice of God, and his innocency, confessing God 9:16 1 While I am in my pangs, I cannot but burst forth into many
to be infinite in justice, and man to be nothing in respect. inconveniences, although I know still that God is just.
9:3 1 Of a thousand things, which God could lay to his charge, man 9:17 1 I am not able to feel my sins so great, as I feel the weight of his
cannot answer him one. plagues; and this he speaketh to condemn his dullness, and to justify God.
9:6 1 He declareth what is the infirmity of man, by the mighty and 9:19 1 After he hath accused his own weakness, he continueth to
incomprehensible power that is in God, showing what he could do if justify God and his power.
he would set forth his power. 9:20 1 If I would stand in mine own defense, yet God hath just cause
9:9 1 These are the names of certain stars whereby he meaneth that to condemn me, if he examine mine heart and conscience.
all stars both known and unknown are at his appointment. 9:22 1 If God punish according to his justice, he will destroy as well
9:11 1 I am not able to comprehend his works, which are common them, that are counted perfect as them that are wicked.
and daily before my eyes, much less in those things, which are hid 9:23 1 To wit, the wicked.
and secret. 2 This is spoken according to our apprehension, as though he
9:12 1 He showeth that when God doth execute his power, he doeth would say, If God destroy but the wicked, as Job 5:3, why should he
it justly, forasmuch as none can control him. suffer the innocent to be so long tormented by them?
9:13 1 God will not be appeased for ought that man can say for him 9:24 1 That they cannot see to do justice.
self for his justification. 2 That can show the contrary?
2 That is, all the reasons that men can lay to approve their cause. 9:27 1 I think not to fall into these afflictions, but my sorrows bring me
9:14 1 How should I be able to answer him by eloquence? whereby to these manifold infirmities, and my conscience condemneth me.
9:29 1 Why doth not God destroy me at once? thus he speaketh 10:8 1 In these eight verses following he describeth the mercy of
according to the infirmity of the flesh. God, in the wonderful creation of man: and thereon groundeth that
9:30 1 Though I seem never so pure in mine own eyes, yet all is but God should not show himself rigorous against him.
corruption before God. 10:9 1 As brittle as a pot of clay.
9:31 1 Whatsoever I would use to cover my filthiness with, shall dis 10:12 1 That is, reason and understanding, and many other gifts,
close me so much more. whereby man excelleth all earthly creatures.
9:33 1 Which might make an accord between God and me, speak 2 That is, thy fatherly care and providence whereby thou preservest
ing of impatience, and yet confessing God to be just in punishing me, and without the which I should perish straightway.
him. 10:13 1 Though I be not fully able to comprehend these things, yet I
9:35 1 Signifying that Gods judgments keep him in awe. must needs confess that it is so.
10:1 1 I am more like to a dead man, than to one that liveth. 10:15 1 I will always walk in fear and humility, knowing that none is
2 I will make an ample declaration of my torments, accusing myself just before thee.
and not God. 10:16 1 Job being sore assaulted in this battle between the flesh
10:2 1 He would not that God should proceed against him by his and the spirit, bursteth out into these affections, wishing rather short
secret justice, but by the ordinary means that he punisheth others. days than long pain.
10:3 1 Is it agreeable to thy justice to do me wrong? 10:17 1 That is, diversity of diseases and in great abundance: show
2 Wilt thou be without compassion? ing that God hath infinite means to punish man.
3 Wilt thou gratify the wicked and condemn me? 10:20 1 He wisheth that God would leave off his affliction, consider
10:4 1 Doest thou this of ignorance? ing his great misery and the brevity of his life.
10:5 1 Art thou inconstant and changeable, as the times, today a 10:21 1 He speaketh thus in the person of a sinner, that is overcome
friend, tomorrow an enemy? with passions and with the feeling of Gods judgments, and therefore
10:7 1 By affliction thou keepest me as in a prison, and restrainest cannot apprehend in that state the mercies of God, and comfort of
me from doing evil, neither can any set me at liberty. the resurrection.
10:22 1 No distinction between light and darkness, but where all is 11:15 1 He declareth what quietness of conscience and success in all
very darkness itself. things such shall have, which turn to God by true repentance.
11:2 1 Should he persuade by his great talk, that he is just? 11:20 1 He showeth that contrary things shall come unto them that
11:4 1 He chargeth Job with this, that he should say, that the thing do not repent.
which he spake was true, and that he was without sin in the sight 12:2 1 Because you feel not that which you speak, you think the
of God. whole standeth in words, and so flatter yourselves as though none
11:6 1 Which is not to stand in justifying of thyself: he signifieth that knew anything, or could know but you.
man will never be overcome, while he reasoneth with another, and 12:4 1 He reproveth these his friends of two faults: the one that they
therefore God must break off the controversy, and stop mans mouth. thought they had better knowledge than indeed they had: and the
11:8 1 That is, this perfection of God, and if man be not able to com other, that instead of true consolation, they did deride and despise
prehend the height of the heaven, the depth of hell, the length of their friend in his adversity.
the earth, the breadth of the Sea, which are but creatures: how can 2 The which neighbor being a mocker and a wicked man, thinketh
he attain to the perfection of the Creator? that no man is in Gods favor but he, because he hath all things that
11:10 1 If God should turn the state of things, and establish a new he desireth.
order in nature, who could control him? 12:5 1 As the rich esteem not a light, or torch that goeth out, so is he
11:12 1 That is, without understanding: so that whatsoever gifts he despised that falleth from prosperity to adversity.
hath afterward, come of God, and not of nature. 12:6 1 Hebrew, to whom God hath brought in with his hand.
11:13 1 If thou repent, pray unto him. 12:7 1 He declareth to them that did dispute against him, that their
11:14 1 Renounce thine own evil works, and see that they offend wisdom is common to all, and such as the very brute beasts do daily
not God, over whom thou hast charge. teach.
12:10 1 Or, flesh. he thinketh well of God, and is as able to set forth his power in words
12:11 1 He exhorteth them to be wise in judging, and as well to know as they that reasoned against, were.
the right use why God hath given them ears, as he hath done a mouth. 13:3 1 For although he knew that God had a justice, which was
12:12 1 Though men by age, and continuance of time attain to manifest in his ordinary working and another in his secret counsel,
wisdom, yet it is not comparable to Gods wisdom, nor able to com yet he would utter his affection to God, because he was not able to
prehend his judgments, wherein he answereth to that which was understand the cause why he did thus punish him.
alleged, Job 8:8. 13:4 1 You do not well apply your medicine to the disease.
12:16 1 He showeth that there is nothing done in this world without 13:7 1 He condemneth their zeal, which had not knowledge, neither
Gods will and ordinance, for else he should not be Almighty. regarded they to comfort him, but always grated on Gods justice, as
12:18 1 He taketh wisdom from them. though it was not evidently seen in Job, except they had undertaken
2 He abateth the honor of princes, and bringeth them into the the probation thereof.
subjection of others. 13:12 1 Your fame shall come to nothing.
12:20 1 He causeth that their words have no credit, which is when 13:14 1 Is not this a manifest sign of mine affliction, and that I do not
he will punish sin. complain without cause, seeing that I am thus tormented as though
12:23 1 In this discourse of Gods wonderful works, Job showeth that I should tear mine own flesh, and put my life in danger?
whatsoever is done in this world both in the order and change of 13:16 1 Whereby he declareth that he is not an hypocrite as they
things, is by Gods will and appointment: wherein he declareth that charged him.
13:18 1 That is, cleared and not cast off for my sins, as you reason. 14:6 1 Until the time that thou hast appointed for him to die, which
13:19 1 To prove that God doth thus punish me for my sins. he desireth as the hireling waiteth for the end of his labor to receive
2 If I defend not my cause, every man will condemn me. his wages.
13:21 1 He showeth what these two things are. 14:10 1 He speaketh not here as though he had not hope of the
13:23 1 His pangs thus move him to reason with God, not deny immortality, but as a man in extreme pain, when reason is overcome
ing but that he had sinned: but he desired to understand what by affections and torments.
were his great sins that had deserved such rigor, wherein he 14:13 1 Hereby he declareth that the fear of Gods judgment was the
offended that he would know a cause of God why he did pun cause why he desired to die.
ish him. 2 That is, release my pains and take me to mercy.
13:26 1 Thou punishest me now for the faults that I committed in 14:14 1 Meaning, unto the day of the resurrection when he should
my youth. be changed, and renewed.
13:27 1 Thou makest me thy prisoner, and dost so press me that I 14:15 1 Though I be afflicted in this life, yet in the resurrection I shall
cannot stir hand nor foot. feel thy mercies and answer when thou callest me.
2 Hebrew, roots. 14:17 1 Thou layest them all together, and sufferest none of my sins
14:1 1 Taking occasion of his adversarys words, he describeth the unpunished.
state of mans life from his birth to his death. 14:18 1 He murmureth through the impatience of the flesh against
14:3 1 His meaning is, that seeing that man is so frail a creature, God God, as though he used as great severity against him as against the
should not handle him so extremely, wherein Job showeth the wick hard rocks, or waters that overflow, so that hereby all the occasion of
edness of the flesh, when it is not subject to the Spirit. his hope is taken away.
14:22 1 Yet while he shall be in pain, and misery. them, and so the land seemed to be given to them alone.
15:2 1 That is, vain words, and without consolation? 15:20 1 The cruel man is ever in danger of death, and is never quiet
2 Meaning, with matters that are of none importance, which are in conscience.
forgotten as soon as they are uttered, as the East wind drieth up the 15:22 1 Out of that misery whereunto he once falleth.
moisture as soon as it falleth. 15:23 1 God doth not only impoverish the wicked oft times, but
15:4 1 He chargeth Job as though his talk caused men to cast off the even in their prosperity he punisheth them with a greediness ever
fear of God, and prayer. more to gather: which is as a beggary.
15:5 1 Thou speakest as do the mockers and contemners of God. 15:24 1 He showeth what weapons God useth against the wicked,
15:7 1 That is, the most ancient, and so by reason the most wise? which lift up themselves against him, to wit, terror of conscience, and
15:8 1 Art thou only wise? outward afflictions.
15:11 1 He accuseth Jobs pride and ingratitude, that will not be 15:27 1 That is, he was so puffed up with great prosperity and abun
comforted by God, nor by their counsel. dance of all things, that he forgat God: noting, that Job in his felicity
15:12 1 Why dost thou stand in thine own conceit? had not the true fear of God.
15:13 1 Hebrew, in thy spirit. 15:28 1 Though he build and repair ruinous places to get him fame,
15:14 1 His purpose is to prove that Job as an unjust man, and an yet God shall bring all to naught, and turn his great prosperity into
hypocrite is punished for his sins, like as he did before, Job 4:8. extreme misery.
15:16 1 Which hath a desire to sin, as he that is thirsty to drink. 15:29 1 Meaning, that his sumptuous buildings should never come
15:19 1 Who by their wisdom so governed, that no stranger invaded to perfection.
15:31 1 He standeth so in his own conceit, that he will give no and high style, he expresseth how grievous the hand of God was
place to good counsel, therefore his own pride shall bring him to upon him.
destruction. 16:10 1 That is, hath handled me most contemptuously: for so smit
15:33 1 As one that gathereth grapes before they be ripe. ing on the cheek signified, 1 Kings 22:24; Mark 14:65.
15:34 1 Which were built or maintained by powling and bribery. 16:11 1 They have led me whither they would.
15:35 1 And therefore all their vain devises shall turn to their own 16:13 1 His manifold afflictions.
destruction. 2 I am wounded to the heart.
16:3 1 Which serve for vain ostentation and for no true comfort. 16:15 1 Meaning, his glory was brought low.
2 For Eliphaz did reply against Jobs answer. 16:17 1 Signifying, that he is not able to comprehend the cause of
16:4 1 I would you felt that which I do. this his grievous punishment.
2 That is, mock at your misery, as you do at mine. 2 That is, unfeigned, and without hypocrisy.
16:5 1 If this were in my power, yet would I comfort you, and not do 16:18 1 Let my sin be known if I be such a sinner as mine adversaries
as ye do to me. accuse me, and let me find no favor.
16:6 1 If they would say, Why dost thou not then comfort thyself? he 16:19 1 Though man condemn me, yet God is witness of my cause.
answereth, that the judgments of God are more heavy than he is able 16:20 1 Use painted words instead of true consolation.
to assuage either by words or silence. 16:21 1 Thus by his great torments he is carried away, and breaketh
16:7 1 Meaning, God. out into passions, and speaketh unadvisedly, as though God should
2 That is, destroyed most of my family. entreat man more gently, seeing he hath but a short time here to live.
16:8 1 In token of sorrow and grief. 17:2 1 Instead of comfort, being now at deaths door, he had but
16:9 1 That is, God by his wrath: and in this diversity of words them that mocked at him, and discouraged him.
17:2 2 I see still that they seek but to vex me. thing: for the dust and worms shall be to me instead of them.
17:3 1 He reasoneth with God as a man beside himself, to the intent 17:16 1 All worldly hope and prosperity fail which you say, are only
that his cause might be brought to light. signs of Gods favor: but seeing that these things perish, I set mine
2 And answers for thee? hope in God and in the life everlasting.
17:4 1 That these mine afflictions are thy just judgments, though 18:2 1 Which count yourselves just, as Job 12:4.
man know not the cause. 2 Whom you take to be but beasts, as Job 12:7.
17:5 1 He that flattereth a man, and only judgeth him happy in his 18:4 1 That is, like a madman.
prosperity, shall not himself only but in his posterity be punished. 2 Shall God change the order of nature for thy sake, by dealing
17:6 1 God hath made all the world to speak of me, because of mine with thee otherwise than he doth with all men?
afflictions. 18:5 1 When the wicked is in his prosperity, then God changeth his
2 That is, as a continual sound in their ears. state: and this is his ordinary working for their sins.
17:8 1 To wit, when they see the godly punished: but in the end they 18:8 1 Meaning, that the wicked are in continual danger.
shalt come to understanding, and know what shall be the reward of 18:12 1 That which should nourish him shall be consumed by fam
the hypocrite. ine.
17:9 1 That is, will not be discouraged, considering that the godly are 18:13 1 That is, some strong and violent death shall consume his
punished as well as the wicked. strength: or as the Hebrew word signifieth, his members or parts.
17:10 1 Job speaketh to them three that came to comfort him. 18:14 1 That is, with most great fear.
17:12 1 That is, have brought me sorrow instead of comfort. 18:15 1 Meaning, not truly come by.
17:13 1 Though I should hope to come from adversity to prosperity, 2 Though all the world would favor him, yet God would destroy
as your discourse pretendeth. him and his.
17:14 1 I have no more hope in father, mother, sister, or any worldly 18:18 1 He shall fall from prosperity to adversity.
18:20 1 When they shall see what came unto him. 19:21 1 Seeing I have these just causes to complain, condemn me
19:3 1 That is, many times, as Neh. 4:12. not as an hypocrite, specially ye which should comfort me.
19:4 1 That is, I myself shall be punished for it, or you have not yet 19:22 1 Is it not enough that God doth punish me, except you by
confuted it. reproaches increase my sorrow?
19:6 1 He bursteth out again into his passions, and declareth still that 2 To see my body punished, except ye trouble my mind?
his affliction cometh of God, though he be not able to feel the cause 19:24 1 He protesteth that notwithstanding his sore passions his reli
in himself. gion is perfect: and that he is not a blasphemer as they judged him.
19:8 1 Meaning, out of his afflictions. 19:25 1 I do not so justify myself before the world, but I know that I shall
19:9 1 Meaning, his children, and whatsoever was dear unto him in come before the great Judge, who shall be my deliverer and Savior.
this world. 19:26 1 Herein Job declareth plainly that he had a full hope, that
19:10 1 Which is plucked up, and hath no more hope to grow. both the soul and body should enjoy the presence of God in the
19:12 1 His manifold afflictions. last resurrection.
19:15 1 Mine household servants: by all these losses Job showeth 19:28 1 Though his friends thought that he was but persecuted of
that touching the flesh he had great occasion to be moved. God for his sins, yet he declareth that there was a deeper consider
19:17 1 Which were hers and mine. ation, to wit, the trial of his faith and patience, and so to be an example
19:20 1 Besides these great losses and most cruel unkindness, he for others.
was touched in his own person, as followeth. 19:29 1 God will be revenged of this hasty judgment, whereby you
2 All my flesh was consumed. condemned me.
20:3 1 He declareth that two things moved him to speak: to wit, 20:18 1 That is, these raveners and spoilers of the poor shall enjoy
because Job seemed to touch him, and because he thought he had their theft but for a time: for after, God will take it from them, and
knowledge sufficient to confute him. cause them to make restitution, so that it is but an exchange.
20:6 1 His purpose is to prove Job to be a wicked man, and an hypo 20:21 1 He shall leave nothing to his posterity.
crite, because God punished him, and changed his prosperity into 20:22 1 The wicked shall never be in rest: for one wicked man shall
adversity. seek to destroy another.
20:10 1 Whereas the father through ambition and tyranny oppressed 20:23 1 Some read, upon his flesh, alluding to Job, whose flesh was
the poor, the children through poverty and misery, shall seek favor at smitten with a scab.
the poor. 20:25 1 Some read, of the quiver.
2 So that the thing which he hath taken away by violence shall be 20:26 1 All fear and sorrow shall light upon him, when he thinketh
restored again by force. to escape.
20:11 1 Meaning, that he shall carry nothing away with him but his sin. 2 That is, fire from heaven, or the fire of Gods wrath.
20:12 1 As poison that is sweet in the mouth, bringeth destruction 20:28 1 Meaning, the children of the wicked shall flow away like riv
when it cometh into the body: so all vice at the first is pleasant, but ers, and be dispersed in divers places.
afterward God turneth it to destruction. 20:29 1 Thus God will plague the wicked.
20:16 1 He compareth evil gotten goods to the venom of Asps, which 2 Against God, thinking to excuse himself, and to escape Gods hand.
serpent is most dangerous: noting that Jobs great riches were not truly 21:2 1 Your diligent marking of my words shall be to me a great
come by and therefore God did plague him justly for the same. consolation.
20:17 1 Though God give to all other abundance of his blessings, yet 21:4 1 As though he would say, I do not talk with man but with God, who
he shall have no part thereof. will not answer me, and therefore my mind must needs be troubled.
21:5 1 He chargeth them as though they were not able to compre 21:23 1 Meaning, the wicked.
hend this his feeling of Gods judgment, and exhorteth them there 21:25 1 To wit, the godly.
fore to silence. 21:26 1 As concerning their bodies: and this he speaketh according
21:7 1 Job proveth against his adversaries that God punisheth not to the common judgment.
straightways the wicked, but oft times giveth them long life, and 21:28 1 Thus they called Jobs house in derision, concluding that it
prosperity: so that we must not judge God just or unjust by the was destroyed because he was wicked.
things that appear to our eyes. 21:29 1 Which through long travailing have experience and tokens
21:11 1 They have store of children, lusty and healthful, and in these thereof, to wit, that the wicked do prosper, and the godly live in affliction.
points he answereth to that which Zophar alleged before. 21:30 1 Though the wicked flourish here, yet God will punish him
21:13 1 Not being tormented with long sickness. in the last day.
21:14 1 They desire nothing more than to be exempt from all subjec 21:31 1 Though men do flatter him, and none dare reprove him in
tion that they should bear to God: thus Job showeth his adversaries, that this world, yet death is a token that he will bring him to an account.
if they reason only by that which is seen by common experience, the 21:33 1 He shall be glad to lie in a slimy pit, which before could not
wicked that hate God, are better dealt withal, than they that love him. be content with a royal palace.
21:16 1 It is not their own, but God only lendeth it unto them. 21:34 1 Saying, that the just in this world have prosperity, and the
2 God keep me from their prosperity. wicked adversity.
21:20 1 When God recompenseth his wickedness, he shall know 22:2 1 Though man were just, yet God could have no profit of this
that his prosperity was but vanity. his justice: and therefore when he punished him, he hath no regard
21:22 1 Who sendeth to the wicked prosperity, and punisheth the godly. to his justice, but to his sin.
22:4 1 Lest thou shouldest reprove or hurt him? partaker of the like.
22:6 1 Thou hast been cruel and without charity, and wouldest do 22:19 1 The just rejoice at the destruction of the wicked for two
nothing for the poor, but for thine own advantage. causes: first, because God showeth himself judge of the world and by
22:8 1 When thou wast in power and authority, thou didst not jus this means continueth his honor and glory: secondly, because God
tice but wrong. showeth that he hath care over his in that he punished their enemies.
22:9 1 Thou hast not only not showed pity, but oppressed them. 22:20 1 That is, the state and preservation of the godly, is hid under
22:11 1 That is, manifold afflictions. Gods wings.
22:12 1 He accuseth Job of impiety and contempt of God, as though 2 Meaning, of the wicked.
he would say, If thou pass not for men, yet consider the height of 22:21 1 He exhorteth Job to repentance, and to return to God.
Gods majesty. 22:23 1 God will restore unto thee all thy substance.
2 That so much the more by that excellent work thou mayest fear 22:24 1 Which shall be in abundance like dust.
God, and reverence him. 22:28 1 That is, the favor of God.
22:13 1 He reproveth Job, as though he denied Gods providence 22:29 1 God will deliver his when the wicked are destroyed round
and that he could not see the things that were done in this world. about them, as in the flood and in Sodom.
22:15 1 How God hath punished them from the beginning? 22:30 1 God will deliver a whole country from peril, even for the just
22:16 1 He proveth Gods providence by the punishment of the mans sake.
wicked, whom he taketh away before they can bring their wicked 23:2 1 He showeth the just cause of his complaining, and as touch
purposes to pass. ing that Eliphaz had exhorteth him to return to God, Job 22:21, he
22:18 1 He answereth to that which Job had said, Job 21:7, that the declareth that he desireth nothing more, but it seemed that God
wicked have prosperity in this world: desiring that he might not be would not be found of him.
23:6 1 Using his absolute power, and saying, because I am God, I the wicked, nor revengeth the godly.
may do what I will. 2 When he punisheth the wicked, and rewardeth the good.
2 Of his mercy he would give me power to answer him. 24:4 1 And for cruelty and oppression dare not show their faces.
23:7 1 When he of his mercy hath given strength to maintain their 24:5 1 That is, spareth diligence.
cause. 2 He and his live by robbing and murdering.
23:8 1 Meaning, that if he consider Gods justice, he is not able to 24:6 1 Meaning, the poor mans.
comprehend his judgments on what side or what part soever he 2 Signifying, that one wicked man will not spoil another, but for
turneth himself. necessity.
23:10 1 God hath this preeminence about me, that he knoweth my 24:8 1 The poor are driven by the wicked into the rocks and holes
way: to wit, that I am innocent, and I am not able to judge of his where they cannot lie dry for the rain.
works: he showeth also his confidence, that God doth use him for 24:9 1 That is, they so powle and pill the poor widow, that she can
his profit. not have to sustain herself that she may be able to give her child
23:12 1 His word is more precious unto me, than the meat where suck.
with the body is sustained. 2 That is, his garment, wherewith he should be covered or clad.
23:13 1 Job confesseth that at this present he felt not Gods favor, 24:11 1 In such places which are appointed for that purpose: mean
and yet was assured that he had appointed him to a good end. ing, that those that labor for the wicked, are pined for hunger.
23:14 1 In many points man is not able to attain to Gods judgments. 24:12 1 For the great oppression and extortion.
23:16 1 That I should not be without fear. 2 Cry out and call for vengeance.
23:17 1 He showeth the cause of his fear, which is, that he being in 3 God doth not condemn the wicked, but seemeth to pass over it
trouble seeth none end, neither yet knoweth the cause. by his long silence.
24:1 1 Thus Job speaketh in his passions, and after the judgment of 24:13 1 That is, Gods word, because they are reproved thereby.
the flesh: that is, that he seeth not the things that are done at times, 24:15 1 By these particular vices and the licence thereunto, he would
neither yet hath a peculiar care over all, because he punisheth not prove that God punished not the wicked, and rewardeth the just.
27:2 1 He hath so sore afflicted me, that men cannot judge of mine 27:15 1 None shall lament him.
uprightness: for they judge only by outward signs. 27:18 1 Which breedeth in another mans possession or garment,
27:4 1 However men judge of me, yet will I not speak contrary but is soon shaken out.
to that which I have said, and so do wickedly in betraying the 27:19 1 He meaneth, that the wicked tyrants shall not have a quiet
truth. death, nor be buried honorably.
27:5 1 Which condemns me as a wicked man, because the hand of 28:1 1 His purpose is to declare that man may attain in this world to
God is upon me. divers secrets of nature, but man is never able to comprehend the
2 I will not confess that God doth thus punish me for my sins. wisdom of God.
27:6 1 Of my life past. 28:3 1 There is nothing but it is compassed within certain limits, and
27:8 1 What advantage hath the dissembler to gain never so much, hath an end, but Gods wisdom.
seeing he shall lose his own soul? 28:4 1 Meaning, him that dwelleth thereby.
27:11 1 That is, what God reserveth to himself, and whereof he 2 Which a man cannot wade through.
giveth not the knowledge to all. 28:5 1 That is, come, and underneath is brimstone or coal, which
27:12 1 That is, these secret judgments of God, and yet do not easily conceiveth fire.
understand them. 28:6 1 He alludeth to the mines and secrets of nature, which are
2 Why maintain you then this error? under the earth, whereinto neither fowls nor beasts can enter.
27:13 1 Thus will God order the wicked, and punish him even unto 28:9 1 After that he hath declared the wisdom of God in the secrets
his posterity. of nature he describeth his power.
28:12 1 Though Gods power and wisdom may be understood in 2 I was free from affliction.
earthly things, yet his heavenly wisdom cannot be attained unto. 29:4 1 That is, seemed by evident tokens to be more present with me.
28:13 1 It is too high a thing for man to attain unto in this world. 29:6 1 By these similitudes he declareth the great prosperity that he was
28:15 1 It can neither be bought for gold nor precious stones, but is in, so that he had none occasion to be such a sinner as they accused him.
only the gift of God. 29:8 1 Being ashamed of their lightness and afraid of my gravity.
28:18 1 Which is thought to be a kind of precious stone. 29:9 1 Acknowledging my wisdom.
28:21 1 Meaning, that there is no natural means whereby man 29:11 1 All that heard me, praised me.
might attain to the heavenly wisdom: which he meaneth by the 2 Testifying, that I did good justice.
souls that fly high. 29:12 1 Because his adversaries did so much charge him with wick
28:23 1 He maketh God only the author of this wisdom, and the edness, he is compelled to render account of his life.
giver thereof. 29:13 1 That is, I did succor him that was in distress, and so he had
28:28 1 He declareth that man hath so much of this heavenly wis cause to praise me.
dom, as he showeth by fearing God, and departing from evil. 29:14 1 I delighted to do justice, as others did to wear costly apparel.
29:2 1 Hebrew, month before. 29:18 1 That is, at home in my bed without all trouble and unquietness.
29:3 1 When I felt his favor. 29:19 1 My felicity doth increase.
29:22 1 That is, was pleasant unto them. wherewith I kept them in subjection.
29:23 1 As the dry ground thirsteth for the rain. 2 He said that the young men when they saw him, hid themselves,
29:24 1 That is, they thought it not to be a rest, or they thought not as Job 29:8, and now in his misery they were impudent and licentious.
that I would condescend unto them. 30:12 1 That is, they sought by all means how they might destroy me.
2 They were afraid to offend me and cause me to be angry. 30:13 1 They need none to help them.
29:25 1 I had them at commandment. 30:14 1 By my calamity they took an occasion against me.
30:1 1 That is, mine estate is changed, and whereas before the 30:16 1 My life faileth me, and I am as half dead.
ancient men were glad to do me reverence, the young men now 30:17 1 Meaning, sorrow.
contemn me. 30:19 1 That is, God hath brought me into contempt.
2 Meaning to be my shepherds, or to keep my dogs. 30:21 1 He speaketh not thus to accuse God, but to declare the
30:2 1 That is, their fathers died for famine before they came to age. vehemency of his affliction, whereby he was carried beside himself.
30:4 1 Or, mallows. 30:22 1 He compareth his afflictions to a tempest or whirlwind.
30:5 1 Job showeth that these that mocked him in his affliction, 2 Or, wisdom, or law.
were like to their fathers, wicked and lewd fellows, such as he here 30:24 1 None can deliver me thence, though they lament at my death.
describeth. 30:26 1 Instead of comforting they mocked at me.
30:9 1 They make songs of me, and mock at my misery. 30:28 1 Not delighting in any worldly thing, no not so much as in
30:11 1 God hath taken from me the force, credit, and authority the use of the Sun.
30:28 2 Lamenting them that were in affliction, and moving others 31:14 1 If I had oppressed others, how should I have escaped Gods
to pity them. judgment.
30:29 1 I am like the wild beasts that desire most solitary places. 31:15 1 He was moved to show pity unto servants, because they
30:30 1 With the heat of affliction. were Gods creatures as he was.
31:1 1 I kept my eyes from all wanton looks. 31:16 1 By long waiting for her request.
2 Would not God then have punished me? 31:18 1 He nourished the fatherless, and maintained the widows
31:3 1 Job declareth that the fear of God was a bridle to stay him cause.
from all wickedness. 31:21 1 To oppress him and to do him injury.
31:6 1 He showeth wherein his uprightness standeth, that is, inas 31:22 1 Let me rot in pieces.
much as he was blameless before men, and sinned not against the 31:23 1 I refrained not from sinning for fear of men, but because I
second Table. feared God.
31:7 1 That is, hath accomplished the lust of mine eyes. 31:26 1 If I was proud of my worldly prosperity and felicity, which is
31:8 1 According to the curse of the law, Deut. 28:33. meant by the shining of the sun, and brightness of the moon.
31:10 1 Let her be made a slave. 31:27 1 If mine own doings delighted me.
31:12 1 He showeth that albeit man neglect the punishment of adul 31:28 1 By putting confidence in anything but in him alone.
tery, yet the wrath of God will never cease till such be destroyed. 31:31 1 My servants moved me to be revenged of mine enemy, yet
31:13 1 When they thought themselves evil entreated by me. did I never wish him hurt.
31:33 1 And not confessed it freely: whereby it is evident that he 2 Or, as the Chaldean paraphrase readeth, Abram.
justified himself before men, and not before God. 3 By making himself innocent, and by charging God of rigor.
31:34 1 That is, I reverenced the most weak and contemned, and 32:4 1 That is, the three mentioned before.
was afraid to offend them. 32:7 1 Meaning, the ancient, which have experience.
2 I suffered them to speak evil of me, and went not out of my 32:8 1 It is a special gift of God that man hath understanding, and
house to revenge it. cometh neither of nature nor by age.
31:35 1 This is a sufficient token of my righteousness, that God is my 32:11 1 To prove that Jobs affliction came for his sins.
witness and will justify my cause. 32:13 1 And flatter yourselves, as though you had overcome him.
31:36 1 Should not this book of his accusations be a praise and com 32:14 1 To wit, Job.
mendation to me? 2 He useth almost the like arguments, but without taunting and
31:37 1 I will make him account of all my life, without fear. reproaches.
31:38 1 As though I had withheld their wages that labored in it. 32:18 1 I have conceived in my mind great store of reasons.
31:39 1 Meaning, that he was no briber nor extortioner. 32:21 1 I will neither have regard to riches, credit, nor authority, but
31:40 1 That is, the talk which he had with his three friends. will speak the very truth.
32:1 1 Hebrew, was just in his own eyes. 32:22 1 The Hebrew word signifieth, to change the name, as to call a fool
32:2 1 Which came of Buz, the son of Nahor, Abrahams brother. a wise man: meaning, that he would not cloak the truth to flatter men.
33:4 1 I confess the power of God, and am one of his, therefore thou 33:22 1 To them that shall bury him.
oughtest to hear me. 33:23 1 A man sent of God to declare his will.
33:6 1 Because Job had wished to dispute his cause with God, Job 2 A singular man, and as one chosen out of a thousand, which is
16:21, so that he might do it without fear, Elihu saith, he will reason in able to declare the great mercies of God unto sinners: and wherein
Gods stead, whom he needeth not to fear, because he is a man made mans righteousness standeth, which is through the justice of Jesus
of the same matter that he is. Christ and faith therein.
33:7 1 I will not handle thee so roughly as these others have done. 33:24 1 He showeth that it is a sure token of Gods mercy toward sin
33:9 1 He repeateth Jobs words, whereby he protested his inno ners, when he causeth his word to be preached unto them.
cence in divers places, but specially in Job 13, 16 and 30. 2 That is, the minister shall by the preaching of the word pro
33:13 1 The cause of his judgments is not always declared to man. nounce unto him the forgiveness of his sins.
33:14 1 Though God by sundry examples of his judgments speak 33:25 1 He shall feel Gods favor and rejoice: declaring hereby
unto man, yet the reason thereof is not known: yea and though God wherein standeth the true joy of the faithful, and that God will restore
should speak, yet is he not understood. him to health of body, which is a token of his blessing.
33:15 1 God saith he, speaketh commonly, either by visions to 33:26 1 God will forgive his sins, and accept him as just.
teach us the cause of his judgments, or else by afflictions, or by 33:27 1 That is, done wickedly.
his messenger. 2 But my sins hath been the cause of Gods wrath toward me.
33:16 1 That is, determined to send upon them. 33:28 1 God will forgive the penitent sinner.
33:17 1 He showeth for what end God sendeth afflictions: to beat 33:29 1 Meaning, oftentimes, even as oft as a sinner doth repent.
down mans pride, and to turn from evil. 33:32 1 If thou doubt of anything, or see occasion to speak against it.
33:20 1 That is, his painful and miserable life. 2 That is, to show thee, wherein mans justification consisteth.
34:2 1 Which are esteemed wise of the world. 34:23 1 God doth not afflict man above measure, so that he should
34:4 1 Let us examine the matter uprightly. have occasion to contend with him.
34:5 1 That is, hath afflicted me without measure. 34:24 1 For all his creatures are at hand to serve him, so that he
34:6 1 Should I say, I am wicked, being an innocent? needeth not to seek for any other army.
2 I am sorer punished, than my sin deserveth. 34:25 1 Make them manifest that they are wicked.
34:7 1 Which is compelled to receive thy reproach and scorns of 2 Declare the things that were hid.
many for his foolish words. 34:26 1 Meaning, openly in the sight of all men.
34:8 1 Meaning, that Job was like to the wicked, because he seemed 34:28 1 By their cruelty and extortion.
not to glorify God and submit himself to his judgments. 34:30 1 When tyrants sit in the throne of justice which under pre
34:9 1 He wresteth Jobs words who said that Gods children are oft tence of executing justice are but hypocrites and oppress the people,
times punished in this world, and the wicked go free. it is a sign that God hath drawn back his countenance of favor from
2 That is, live godly, as Gen. 5:22. that place.
34:14 1 To destroy him. 34:31 1 Only it belongeth to God to moderate his corrections, and
2 The breath of life which he gave man. not unto man.
34:17 1 If God were not just, how could he govern the world? 34:32 1 Thus Elihu speaketh in the person of God, as it were mocking
34:18 1 If man of nature fear to speak evil of such as have power, Job, because he would be wiser than God.
then much more ought they to be afraid to speak evil of God. 34:33 1 Will God use thy counsel in doing his works?
34:20 1 When they look not for it. 2 Thus he speaketh in the person of God, as though Job should
2 The messengers of visitation that God shall send. choose and refuse affliction at his pleasure.
34:36 1 That he may speak as much as he can, that we may answer not be able to open thy mouth.
him and all the wicked that shall use such arguments. 36:3 1 He showeth that when we speak of God, we must lift up our
34:37 1 He standeth stubbornly in the maintenance of his spirits more high, than our natural sense is able to reach.
cause. 36:4 1 Thou shalt perceive that I am a faithful instructor, and that I
35:2 1 Job never spake these words: but because he maintained his speak to thee in the name of God.
innocence, it seemed as though he would say, that God tormented 36:5 1 Strong and constant, and of understanding: for these are the
him without just cause. gifts of God, and he loveth them in man: but forasmuch as God pun
35:4 1 Such as are in the like error. ished now Job, it is a sign that these are not in him.
35:5 1 If thou canst not control the clouds, wilt thou presume to 36:6 1 Therefore he will not preserve the wicked: but to the humble
instruct God? and afflicted heart he will show grace.
35:6 1 Neither doth thy sin hurt God, nor thy justice profit him: for he 36:7 1 He preferreth the godly to honor.
will be glorified without thee. 36:9 1 He will move their hearts to feel their sins that they may come
35:9 1 The wicked may hurt man and cause him to cry, who if he to him by repentance as he did Manasseh.
sought to God which sendeth comfort should be delivered. 36:12 1 That is, in their folly or obstination, and so shall be cause of
35:12 1 Because they pray not in faith, as feeling Gods mercies. their own destruction.
35:14 1 God is just, howsoever thou judgest of him. 36:13 1 Which are maliciously bent against God, and flatter them
35:16 1 For if he did punish thee as thou deservest, thou shouldest selves in their vices.
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been full of fat. 1 Elihu proveth that the unsearchable wisdom of God is
17 But thou art full of the 1judgment of the wicked, manifest by his works. 4 As by the thunders. 6 The
though judgment and equity maintain all things. snow. 9 The whirlwind. 11 And the rain.
18 1For Gods wrath is, lest he should take thee
1 At this also mine heart is 1astonied, and is
away in thine abundance: for no multitude of gifts
moved out of his place.
can deliver thee.
2 Hear the 1sound of his voice, and the noise that
19 Will he regard thy riches? he regardeth not gold,
goeth out of his mouth.
nor all them that excel in strength.
20 1Be not careful in the night, how he destroyeth 3 He directeth it under the whole heaven, and
the people out of their place. his light unto the ends of the world.
21 Take thou heed: look not to 1iniquity: for thou 4 After it a noise soundeth: he thundereth with
hast chosen it rather than affliction. the voice of his majesty, and he will not stay 1them
22 Behold, God exalteth by his power: what teacher when his voice is heard.
is like him? 5 God thundereth marvelously with his voice:
23 Who hath appointed to him his way? or who he worketh great things, which we know not.
can say, Thou hast done wickedly? 6 For he saith to the snow, Be thou upon the
24 Remember that thou magnify his work, which earth 1likewise to the small rain and to the great
men behold. rain of his power.
25 All men see it, and men behold it 1afar off. 7 With the force thereof he 1shutteth up every
26 Behold, God is excellent, 1and we know him not, man, that all men may know his work.
neither can the number of his years be searched out. 8 Then the beasts go into the den, and remain
27 When he restraineth the drops of water, the in their places.
rain 1poureth down by the vapor thereof, 9 The whirlwind cometh out of the South, and
28 Which rain the clouds do drop and let fall the cold from the 1North wind.
abundantly upon man. 10 At the breath of God the frost is given, and the
29 Who can know the divisions of the clouds, and breadth of the waters 1is made narrow.
the thunders of his 1Tabernacle? 11 He maketh also the clouds to 1labor, to water
30 Behold, he spreadeth his light upon 1it, and the earth, and scattereth the cloud of 2his light.
2 When they are in affliction, they seek not to God for succor, as declareth Gods judgments, when it doth overflow any places, and
Asa in 2 Chron. 16:12; Rev.16:11. the other that it maketh the land fruitful.
36:14 1 They die of some vile death, and that before they come to age. 36:32 1 That is, one cloud to dash against another.
36:16 1 If thou hadst been obedient to God, he would have brought 36:33 1 The cold vapor showeth him: that is, the cloud of the hot
thee to liberty and wealth. exhalation, which being taken in the cold cloud mounteth up toward
36:17 1 Thou art altogether after the manner of the wicked: for thou the place where the fire is, and so anger is engendered: that is, noise,
dost murmur against the justice of God. and thunderclaps.
36:18 1 God doth punish thee, lest thou shouldest forget God in thy 37:1 1 At the marvelling of the thunder and lightnings: whereby he
wealth and so perish. declareth that the faithful are lively touched with the majesty of God,
36:20 1 Be not thou curious in seeking the cause of Gods judg when they behold his works.
ments, when he destroyeth any. 37:2 1 That is, the thunder, whereby he speaketh to men to waken
36:21 1 And so murmur against God through impatience. their dullness, and to bring them to the consideration of his works.
36:25 1 The works of God are so manifest, that a man may see them 37:4 1 Meaning, the rains and thunders.
afar off, and know God by the same. 37:6 1 So that neither small rain, nor great, snow nor anything else
36:26 1 Our infirmity hindereth us so, that we cannot attain to the cometh without Gods appointment.
perfect knowledge of God. 37:7 1 By rains and thunders God causeth men to keep themselves
36:27 1 That is, the rain cometh of those drops of water, which he within their houses.
keepeth in the clouds. 37:9 1 In Hebrew it is called the scattering wind, because it driveth
36:29 1 Meaning, of the clouds, which he calleth the Tabernacle of God. away the clouds and purgeth the air.
36:30 1 Upon the cloud. 37:10 1 That is, is frozen up and dried.
2 That men cannot come to the knowledge of the springs thereof. 37:11 1 Gather the vapors and move to and fro to water the earth.
36:31 1 He showeth that the rain hath double use: the one that it 2 That is, the cloud that hath lightning in it.
37:13 1 Rain, cold, heat, tempests and such like are sent of God, 38:2 1 Which by seeking out the secret counsel of God by mans rea
either to punish man, or to profit the earth, or to declare his favor son, maketh it more obscure, and showeth his own folly.
toward man, as Job 36:31. 38:3 1 Because he had wished to dispute with God, Job 23:3, God
37:15 1 That is, the lightning to break forth in the clouds? reasoneth with him, to declare his rashness.
37:16 1 Which is sometimes changed into rain, or snow, hail, or such like. 38:4 1 Seeing he could not judge of those things which were done
37:17 1 Why thy clothes should keep thee warm when the South so long before he was born, he was not able to comprehend all Gods
wind bloweth, rather than when any other wind bloweth? works: much less the secret causes of his judgments.
37:18 1 For their clearness. 38:7 1 The stars and dumb creatures are said to praise God, because
37:19 1 That is, our ignorance: signifying that Job was so presumptu his power, wisdom and goodness is manifest and known therein.
ous, that he would control the works of God. 2 Meaning, the Angels.
37:20 1 Hath God need that any should tell him when man mur 38:9 1 As though the great sea were but as a little babe in the hands
mureth against him? of God to turn to and fro.
2 If God would destroy a man, should he repine? 38:11 1 That is, Gods decree and commandment, as verse 10.
37:21 1 The cloud stoppeth the shining of the sun, that man cannot 38:12 1 To wit, to rise, since thou wast born?
see it till the wind have chased away the cloud: and if man be not 38:13 1 Who having in the night been given to wickedness, cannot
able to attain to the knowledge of these things, how much less of abide the light, but hide themselves.
Gods judgments? 38:14 1 The earth which seemed in the night to have no form, by
37:22 1 In Hebrew, gold, meaning, fair weather and clear as gold. the rising of the sun, is as it were created anew, and all things therein
37:23 1 Meaning, without cause. clad with new beauty.
38:1 1 That his words might have greater majesty, and that Job 38:16 1 If thou art not able to seek out the depth of the sea, how
might know with whom he had to do. much less art thou able to comprehend the counsel of God?
38:20 1 That thou mightest appoint it highway and limits. 39:1 1 After he had declared Gods works in the heavens, he showeth
38:23 1 To punish mine enemies with them, Exod. 9:18; Josh. 10:11. his marvelous providence in earth, even toward the brute beasts.
38:30 1 The ice covereth it, as though it were paved with stone. 39:3 1 Read Ps. 147:9.
38:31 1 Which stars arise when the sun is in Taurus, which is the 39:4 1 He chiefly maketh mention of wild goats and hinds, because
springtime, and bring flowers. they bring forth their young with most difficulty.
2 Which star bringeth in winter. 39:5 1 That is, how long they go with young?
38:32 1 Certain stars so called: some think they were the twelve signs. 39:6 1 They bring forth with great difficulty.
2 The North star with those that are about him. 39:9 1 That is, the barren ground where no good fruits grow.
38:33 1 Canst thou cause the heavenly bodies to have any power 39:12 1 Is it possible to make the unicorn tame? signifying that if man
over the earthly bodies? cannot rule a creature, that it is much more impossible that he should
38:36 1 In the secret parts of man. appoint the wisdom of God, whereby he governeth all the world.
38:37 1 That is, the clouds wherein the water is contained as in bottles. 39:17 1 They write that the ostrich covereth her eggs in the sand,
38:38 1 For when God doth not open these bottles, the earth and because the country is hot and the sun still keepeth them warm,
cometh to this inconvenience. they are hatched.
39:19 1 If he should take care of them. 40:5 1 Meaning, that these were proper unto God, and belonged to
39:20 1 That is, to have a care and natural affection toward his young. no man.
39:21 1 When the young ostrich is grown up, he outrunneth the horse. 40:8 1 Cause them to die if thou canst.
39:22 1 That is, given him courage? which is meant by neighing and 40:9 1 Proving hereby that whosoever attributeth to himself power
shaking his mane: for with his breath he covereth his neck. and ability to save himself, maketh himself God.
39:24 1 He beateth with his hoof. 40:10 1 This beast is thought to be the elephant, or some other,
39:27 1 He so rideth the ground that it seemeth nothing under him. which is unknown.
39:29 1 That is, when cold cometh, to fly into the warm countries. 2 Whom I made as well as thee.
39:35 1 Is this the way for a man that will learn, to strive with God? 3 This commendeth the providence of God toward man: for if he
which thing he reproveth in Job. were given to devour as a lion, nothing were able to resist him, or
39:37 1 Whereby he showeth that he repented, and desired pardon content him.
for his faults. 40:14 1 He is one of the chiefest works of God among the beasts.
40:3 1 Signifying that they that justify themselves, condemn God as 2 Though man dare not come near him, yet God can kill him.
unjust. 40:18 1 He drinketh at leisure, and feareth nobody.
40:20 1 Meaning, the whale. 41:13 1 Nothing is painful or hard unto him.
40:21 1 Because he feareth lest thou shouldest take him. 41:21 1 His skin is so hard that he lieth with a great ease on the
40:23 1 To do thy business, and be at thy commandment? stones as in the mire.
40:27 1 If thou once consider the danger, thou wilt not meddle with him. 41:22 1 Either he maketh the sea to seem as it boiled by his wallow
40:28 1 To wit, that trusteth to take him. ing, or else he spouteth water in such abundance as it would seem
41:1 1 If none dare stand against a whale, which is but a creature, that the sea boiled.
who is able to compare with God the Creator? 41:23 1 That is, a white froth and shining stream before him.
41:2 1 Who hath taught me to accomplish my work? 41:25 1 He despiseth all other beasts and monsters, and is the
41:3 1 The parts and members of the whale? proudest of all others.
41:4 1 That is, who dare pull off his skin? 42:2 1 No thought so secret, but thou dost see it, nor anything that
2 Who dare put a bridle in his mouth? thou thinkest, but thou canst bring it to pass.
41:5 1 Who dare look in his mouth? 42:3 1 Is there any but I? for this God laid to his charge, Job 38:2.
41:9 1 That is, casteth out flames of fire. 2 I confess herein mine ignorance, and that I spake I wist not what.
42:4 1 He showeth that he will be Gods scholar to learn of him. will hear him.
42:5 1 I knew thee only before by hearsay: but now thou hast 42:10 1 He delivered him out of the affliction wherein he was.
caused me to feel what thou art to me, that I may resign myself 42:11 1 That is, all his kindred, read Job 19:13.
over unto thee. 2 Or, lamb, or money so marked.
42:7 1 You took in hand an evil cause, in that you condemned him 42:12 1 God made him twice so rich in cattle as he was afore, and
by his outward afflictions, and not comforted him with my mercies. gave him as many children as he had taken from him.
2 Who had a good cause, but handled it evil. 42:14 1 That is, of long life, or beautiful as the day.
42:8 1 When you have reconciled yourselves to him for the faults 2 As pleasant as cassia or sweet spice.
that you have committed against him, he shall pray for you, and I 3 That is, the horn of beauty.
Title 1 Or, praises, according to the Hebrews: and were chiefly insti 2:1 1 The conspiracy of the Gentiles, the murmuring of the Jews, and
tuted to praise and give thanks to God for his benefits. They are power of kings cannot prevail against Christ.
called the Psalms or Songs of David, because the most part were 2:2 1 Or, anointed.
made by him. 2:3 1 Thus the wicked say, that they will cast off the yoke of God,
1:1 1 When a man hath given once place to evil counsel, or to his and of his Christ.
own concupiscence, he beginneth to forget himself in his sin, and 2:5 1 Gods plagues will declare that in resisting his Christ, they
so falleth into contempt of God, which contempt is called the seat fought against him.
of the scorners. 2:7 1 To show that my vocation to the kingdom, is of God.
1:2 1 In the holy Scriptures. 2 That is to say, as touching mans knowledge, because it was the
1:3 1 Gods children are so moistened ever with his grace, that what first time that David appeared to be elected of God. So is it applied to
soever cometh unto them, tendeth unto their salvation. Christ in his first coming and manifestation to the world.
1:4 1 Though the wicked seem to bear the swinge in this world, yet 2:8 1 Not only the Jews, but the Gentiles also.
the Lord driveth them down that they shall not rise nor stand in the 2:10 1 He exhorteth all rulers to repent in time.
company of the righteous. 2:12 1 In sign of homage.
1:5 1 But tremble when they feel Gods wrath. 2 When the wicked shall say, Peace and rest, seeming yet to be but
1:6 1 Doth approve and prosper, like as not to know, is to reprove in the mind way of their purposes, then shall destruction suddenly
and reject. come, 1Thess. 5:3.
3:1 1 This was a token of his stable faith, that for all his troubles he 4:4 1 For fear of Gods judgment.
had his recourse to God. 2 Cease your rage.
3:2 1 Selah here signifieth a lifting up of the voice, to cause us to 4:5 1 Serve God purely, and not with outward ceremonies.
consider the sentence, as a thing of great importance. 4:6 1 The multitude seek worldly wealth, but David setteth his felicity
3:6 1 When he considered the truth of Gods promise, and tried the in Gods favor.
same, his faith increased marvelously. 4:8 1 This word in Hebrew may be referred to God, as it is here trans
3:8 1 Be the dangers never so great or many, yet God hath ever lated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyful alone, as if
means to deliver his. he had many about him, because the Lord is with him.
4:Title 1 Among them that were appointed to sing the Psalms, and to 5:Title 1 Or, a musical instrument or tune.
play on the instruments, one was appointed chief to set the tune, and to 5:1 1 That is, my vehement prayer, and secret complaint and sighings.
begin: who had the charge, because he was most excellent, and he began 5:3 1 With patience and trust till I be heard.
this Psalm on the instrument calleth Neginoth, or in a tune so called. 5:4 1 Seeing that God of nature hateth wickedness, he must needs
4:1 1 Thou that art the defender of my just cause. punish the wicked, and save the godly.
2 Both of mind and body. 5:5 1 Which run most ragingly after their carnal affections.
4:2 1 Ye that think yourselves noble in this world. 5:7 1 In the deepest of his tentations he putteth his full confidence
2 Though your enterprises please your never so much, yet God will in God.
bring them to nought. 5:8 1 Because thou art just, therefore lead me out of the dangers of
4:3 1 A king that walketh in his vocation. mine enemies.
7:17 1 In keeping faithfully his promise with me. 9:1 1 God is not praised, except the whole glory be given to him alone.
8:Title 1 Or, kind of instrument, or tune. 9:4 1 Howsoever the enemy seems for a time to prevail, yet God
8:1 1 Or, noble, or marvelous. preserveth the just.
8:2 1 Though the wicked would hide Gods praises, yet the very 9:6 1 A derision of the enemy, that mindeth nothing but destruction:
babes are sufficient witnesses of the same. but the Lord will deliver his, and bring him into judgment.
2 Or, established. 9:7 1 Or, reign as Judge.
3 Or, confound. 9:9 1 Our miseries are means to cause us to feel Gods present care
8:4 1 It had been sufficient, for him to have set forth his glory by the over us.
heavens, though he had not come so low as to man, which is but dust. 9:12 1 Though God revengeth not suddenly the wrong done to his,
8:5 1 Touching his first creation. yet he suffereth not the wicked unpunished.
8:7 1 By the temporal gifts of mans creation, he is led to consider the 9:14 1 In the open assembly of the Church.
benefits which he hath by his regeneration through Christ. 9:15 1 For God overthroweth the wicked in their enterprises.
9:Title 1 Or, kind of instrument, or tune, or for the death of Labben 9:16 1 The mercy of God toward his Saints must be declared, and the
or Goliath. fall of the wicked must always be considered.
14
To him that excelleth upon the eight tune. A Psalm of David. 1 He describeth the perverse nature of men, which
1 Help Lord, for there is not a godly man left:
1 were so grown to licentiousness, that God was brought
for the faithful are failed from among the children to utter contempt. 7 For the which thing, although he was
of men. greatly grieved, yet being persuaded that God would send some
present remedy, he comforteth himself and others.
2 They speak deceitfully every one with his
neighbor, 1flattering with their lips, and speak with To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.
a double heart. 1 The afool hath said in his heart, 1There is no
3 The Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the God: they have 2corrupted, and done an abominable
tongue that speaketh proud things: work: there is none that doeth good.
4 Which have said, 1With our tongue will we 2 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the
prevail; our lips are our own; who is Lord over us? children of men, to see if there were any that would
understand, and seek God.
5 1Now for the oppression of the needy, and
3 1All are gone out of the way: they are all cor-
for the sighs of the poor, I will up, saith the Lord,
rupt: there is none that doeth good, no not one.
and will 2set at liberty him, whom the wicked hath
4 Do not all the workers of iniquity know that
[snared].
they eat up my people, as they eat bread? they call
6 The words of the Lord are pure words, as the not upon the Lord.
silver, tried in a furnace of earth, fined sevenfold. 5 1There they shall be taken with fear, because
7 Thou wilt keep 1them, O Lord; thou wilt God is in the generation of the just.
preserve him from this generation forever. 6 You have made 1a mock at the counsel of the
8 The wicked walk on every side; when they are poor, because the Lord is his trust.
exalted, 1it is a shame for the sons of men. 7 Oh give salvation unto 1Israel out of Zion:
when the Lord turneth the captivity of his people,
13 1 David as it were overcome with sundry and new then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
afflictions, fleeth to God as his only refuge, 3 and Note that of Psalm 14:5-7, which are put into the com-
so at the length being encouraged through Gods promises, he mon translation, and may seem unto some to be left out
conceiveth most sure confidence against the extreme horrors in this, are not in the same Psalm in the Hebrew text,
of death. but rather are put in more fully to express the manners
11:6 1 As in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. his faith fainted not.
2 Which they shall drink even to the dregs, Ezek. 23:34. 13:2 1 Changing my purposes as the sick man doth his place.
12:1 1 Which dare defend the truth and show mercy to the oppressed. 13:4 1 Which might turn to Gods dishonor: if he did not defend his.
12:2 1 He meaneth the flatterers of the court which hurt him more 13:5 1 The mercy of God is the cause of our salvation.
with their tongues, than with their weapons. 2 Both by the benefits past, and by others to come.
12:4 1 They think themselves able to persuade whatsoever they take 14:1 1 He showeth that the cause of all wickedness is to forget God.
in hand. 2 There is nothing but disorder and wickedness among them.
12:5 1 The Lord is moved with the complaints of his, and delivereth 14:3 1 David here maketh comparison between the faithful and
in the end from all dangers. the reprobate, but S. Paul speaketh the same of all men naturally,
2 Because the Lords word and promise is true and unchangeable, Rom. 3:10.
he will perform it and preserve the poor from this wicked generation. 14:5 1 Where they think themselves most sure.
12:7 1 That is, thine though he were but one man. 14:6 1 You mock them that put their trust in God.
12:8 1 For they suppress the godly and maintain the wicked. 14:7 1 He prayeth for the whole Church whom he is assured God will
13:1 1 He declareth that his afflictions lasted a long time, and that deliver: for none but he only can do it.
15:2 1 First God requireth uprightness of life, next doing well to oth 16:9 1 That is, I rejoice both in body and in soul.
ers, and thirdly, truth and simplicity in our words. 16:10 1 This is chiefly meant of Christ, by whose resurrection all his
15:4 1 He that flattereth not the ungodly in their wickedness. members have immortality.
15:5 1 To the hindrance of his neighbor. 16:11 1 Where God favoreth, there is perfect felicity.
2 That is, shall not be cast forth of the Church as hypocrites. 17:1 1 My righteous cause.
16:Title 1 Or, a certain tune. 17:2 1 The vengeance that thou shalt show against mine enemies.
16:1 1 He showeth that we cannot call upon God except we trust in him. 17:3 1 When thy Spirit examined my conscience.
16:2 1 Though we can not enrich God, yet we must bestow Gods 2 I was innocent toward mine enemy both in deed and thought.
gifts to the use of his children. 17:4 1 Though the wicked provoked me to do evil for evil, yet thy
16:4 1 As grief of conscience and miserable destruction. word kept me back.
2 He would neither by outward profession nor in heart, nor in 17:6 1 He was assured that God would not refuse his request.
mouth consent to their idolatries. 17:7 1 For all rebel against thee, which trouble thy Church.
16:6 1 Wherewith my portion is measured. 17:9 1 For their cruelty cannot be satisfied but with my death.
16:7 1 God teacheth me continually by secret inspiration. 17:10 1 They are puffed up with pride, as the stomach that is choked
16:8 1 The faithful are sure to persevere to the end. with fat.
18 1 This Psalm is the first beginning of his gratulation, 12 At the brightness of his presence his clouds
and thanksgiving in the entering into his kingdom, passed, hailstones and coals of fire.
wherein he extolleth and praiseth most highly the marvelous 13 The Lord also thundered in the heaven, and the
mercies and grace of God, who hath thus preserved and defended Highest gave 1his voice, hailstones and coals of fire.
him. 32 Also he setteth forth the image of Christs kingdom, 14 Then he sent out 1his arrows and scattered them,
that the faithful may be assured that Christ shall always conquer and he increased lightnings and destroyed them.
and overcome by the unspeakable power of his Father, though 15 And the channels of waters were seen, and the
all the whole world should strive there against. 1
foundations of the world were discovered at thy
To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David the servant of the rebuking, O Lord, at the blasting of the breath of
Lord, which spake unto the Lord the words of this song (in thy nostrils.
the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his 16 He hath sent down from above and taken me:
enemies, and from the hand of Saul) and said,
he hath drawn me out of many 1waters.
1 I will love thee dearly, O Lord my strength. 17 He hath delivered me from my 1strong enemy,
2 a,1The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and he and from them which hate me: for they were 2too
that delivereth me, my God and my strength: in him strong for me.
will I trust, my shield, the horn also of my salvation, 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity:
and my refuge. but the Lord was my stay.
3 I will call upon the Lord, which is worthy to 19 He brought me forth also into a large place:
be 1praised: so shall I be safe from mine enemies. 1
he delivered me because he favored me.
4 1The sorrows of death compassed me, and the 20 The Lord rewarded me according to my 1righ-
floods of wickedness made me afraid. teousness: according to the pureness of mine hand
5 The 1sorrows of the grave have compassed me he recompensed me:
about: the snares of death overtook me. 21 Because I kept the ways of the Lord, and did
6 But in my trouble did I call upon the Lord, not wickedly against my God.
17:13 1 Stop his rage. 18:8 1 He showeth how horrible Gods judgments shall be to the wicked.
2 Or, which is thy sword. 18:9 1 Darkness signifieth the wrath of God as the clear light signi
17:14 1 By thine heavenly power. fieth Gods favor.
2 Or, whose tyranny hath too long endured. 18:10 1 This is described at large, Ps. 104.
3 And feel not the smart that Gods children oft times do. 18:11 1 As a king angry with the people, will not show himself unto
17:15 1 This is the full felicity, comforting against all assaults, to have them.
the face of God and favorable countenance opened unto us. 18:13 1 Thundered, lightninged and hailed.
2 And am delivered out of my great troubles. 18:14 1 His lightnings.
18:2 1 He useth this diversity of names, to show that as the wicked 18:15 1 That is, the deep bottoms were seen when the red sea was
have many means to hurt, so God hath many ways to help. divided.
18:3 1 For none can obtain their requests of God, that join not his 18:16 1 Out of sundry and great dangers.
glory with their petition. 18:17 1 To wit, Saul.
18:4 1 He speaketh of the dangers and malice of his enemies from 2 Therefore God sent me succor.
the which God had delivered him. 18:19 1 The cause of Gods deliverance is his only favor and love to us.
18:5 1 Or, cords, or, cables 18:20 1 David was sure of his righteous cause, and good behavior
18:7 1 A description of the wrath of God against his enemies, after toward Saul and his enemies, and therefore was assured of Gods
he had heard his prayers. favor and deliverance.
18:22 1 For all his dangers he exercised himself in the Law of God. 18:37 1 David declareth that he did nothing besides his vocation,
18:23 1 I neither gave place to their wicked tentations, nor to mine but was stirred up by Gods Spirit to execute his judgments.
own affections. 18:40 1 Thou hast given them into mine hands to be slain.
18:25 1 Here he speaketh of God according to our capacity, who 18:41 1 They that reject the cry of the afflicted, God will also reject
showeth mercy to his and punisheth the wicked, as is said also, Lev. them, when they cry for help: for either pain or fear cause those
26:21, 24. hypocrites to cry.
18:27 1 When their sin is come to the full measure. 18:43 1 Which dwell round about me.
18:29 1 He attributeth it to God that he both got the victory in the 2 The kingdom of Christ is in Davids kingdom prefigured, who by
field, and also destroyed the cities of his enemies. the preaching of his word bringeth all to his subjection.
18:30 1 Be the dangers never so many or great, yet Gods promise 18:44 1 Or, lie: signifying a subjection constrained and not volun
must take effect. tary.
18:32 1 He giveth good success to all mine enterprises. 18:45 1 Fear shall cause them to be afraid and come forth of their
18:33 1 As towers and forts, which he took out of the hands of Gods secret holes and holds to seek pardon.
enemies. 18:48 1 That is, Saul, who of malice persecuted him.
18:34 1 Or, steel. 18:49 1 This prophecy appertaineth to the kingdom of Christ and
18:35 1 To defend me from dangers. vocation of the Gentiles, as Rom. 15:9.
2 He attributed the beginning, continuance and increase in well 18:50 1 This did not properly appertain to Solomon, but to Jesus
doing only to Gods favor. Christ.
19:1 1 He reproacheth unto man his ingratitude, seeing the heavens, there death is the reward.
which are dumb creatures, set forth Gods glory. 19:13 1 Which are done purposely and of malice.
19:2 1 The continual success of the day and the night is sufficient to 2 If thou suppress my wicked affections by thine holy spirit.
declare Gods power and goodness. 19:14 1 That I may obey thee in thought, word and deed.
19:3 1 The heavens are a Schoolmaster to all nations, be they never 20:1 1 Hereby kings are also admonished to call to God in their affairs.
so barbarous. 2 The virtue, power and grace of God.
19:4 1 The heavens are as a line of great capital letters to show unto 20:3 1 In token that they are acceptable unto him.
us Gods glory. 20:5 1 Granted to the King in whose wealth our felicity standeth.
19:5 1 Or veil. The manner was that the bride and bridegroom 20:6 1 The Church feeleth that God had heard their petition.
should stand under a veil together, and after come forth with great 2 As by the visible Sanctuary Gods familiarity appeared toward his
solemnity, and rejoicing of the assembly. people, so by the heavenly is meant his power and majesty.
19:7 1 Though the creatures cannot serve, yet this ought to be suf 20:8 1 The worldlings that put not their only trust in God.
ficient to lead us unto him. 20:9 1 Let the king be able to deliver us by thy strength, when we
19:9 1 So that all mans inventions and intentions are lies. seek unto him for succor.
2 Everyone without exception. 21:1 1 When he shall overcome his enemies, and so be assured of
19:10 1 Except Gods word be esteemed above all worldly things, it his vocation.
is contemned. 21:3 1 Thou declarest thy liberal favor toward him before he prayed.
19:11 1 For God accepteth our endeavor, though it be far imperfect. 21:4 1 David did not only obtain life, but also assurance that his pos
19:12 1 Then there is no reward of duty, but of grace: for where sin is, terity should reign forever.
21:6 1 Thou hast made him thy blessings to others, and a perpetual praise him.
example of thy favor forever. 22:6 1 And seeming most miserable of all creatures, which was
21:8 1 Here he describeth the power of Christs kingdom against the meant of Christ. And herein appeareth the unspeakable love of God
enemies thereof. toward man, that he would thus abase his Son for our sakes.
21:9 1 This teacheth us patiently to endure the cross till God destroy 22:8 1 Hebrew, rolled upon God.
the adversary. 22:9 1 Even from my birth thou hast given me occasion to trust in
21:11 1 They laid as it were their nets to make Gods power to give thee.
place to their wicked enterprises. 22:10 1 For except Gods providence preserve the infants, they
21:12 1 As a mark to shoot at. should perish a thousand times in the mothers womb.
21:13 1 Maintain thy Church against thine adversaries, that we may 22:12 1 He meaneth, that his enemies were so fat, proud, and cruel,
have ample occasion to praise thy Name. that they were rather beasts than men.
22:Title 1 Or, the hind of the morning: and this was the name of 22:14 1 Before he spake of the cruelty of his enemies, and now he
some common song. declareth the inward griefs of the mind, so that Christ was tormented
22:1 1 Here appeareth that horrible conflict, which he sustained both in soul and body.
between faith and desperation. 22:15 1 Thou had suffered me to be without all hope of life.
2 Being tormented with extreme anguish. 22:16 1 Thus David complaineth as though he were nailed by his
22:2 1 Or, I cease not. enemies both hands and feet: but this was accomplished in Christ.
22:3 1 He meaneth the place of praising, even the Tabernacle: or else 22:20 1 My life that is solitary, left alone and forsaken of all, Ps. 35:17
it is so called, because he gave the people continually occasion to and 25:16.
22:21 1 Christ is delivered with a more mighty deliverance by over 2 Plain, or straight ways.
coming death, than if he had not tasted death at all. 23:4 1 Though he were in danger of death, as the sheep that wan
22:23 1 He promiseth to exhort the Church that they by his example dereth in the dark valley without his shepherd.
might praise the Lord. 23:5 1 Albeit his enemies sought to destroy him, yet God delivereth
22:24 1 The poor afflicted are comforted by this example of David, him, and dealeth most liberally with him in despite of them.
or Christ. 2 As was the manner of great feasts.
22:25 1 Which were sacrifices of thanksgiving, which they offered by 23:6 1 He setteth not his felicity in the pleasures of this world, but in
Gods commandment, when they were delivered out of any great danger. the fear and service of God.
22:26 1 He doth allude still to the sacrifice. 24:2 1 He noteth two things: the one, that the earth to mans judg
22:29 1 Though the poor be first named, as verse 26, yet the wealthy ment seemeth above the waters: and next, that God miraculously
are not separated from the grace of Christs kingdom. preserveth the earth, that it is not drowned with the waters, which
2 In whom there is no hope that he shall recover life: so neither naturally are above it.
poor nor rich, quick nor dead shall be rejected from his kingdom. 24:6 1 Though circumcision separate the carnal seed of Jacob, from the
22:30 1 Meaning, the prosperity, which the Lord keepeth as a seed Gentiles, yet he that seeketh God, is the true Jacob and the very Israelite.
to the Church to continue his praise among men. 24:7 1 David desireth the building up of the Temple, wherein the
22:31 1 That is, God hath fulfilled his promise. glory of God should appear, and under the figure of this Temple, he
23:1 1 He hath care over me and ministereth unto me all things. also prayeth for the spiritual Temple, which is eternal, because of the
23:3 1 He comforteth or refresheth me. promise which was made to the Temple, as it is written, Ps. 132:14.
thou me, even for thy goodness sake, O Lord. innocency: my trust hath been also in the Lord:
8 Gracious and righteous is the Lord: therefore therefore shall I not slide.
will he 1teach sinners in the way. 2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me: examine my
9 Them that be meek, will he 1guide in judgment, 1
reins, and mine heart.
and teach the humble his way. 3 For thy 1lovingkindness is before mine eyes:
10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth therefore have I walked in thy truth.
unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies: 4 I have not 1haunted with vain persons, neither
11 For thy 1Names sake, O Lord, be merciful unto kept company with the dissemblers.
mine iniquity, for it is great. 5 I have hated the assembly of the evil, and have
12 What 1man is he that feareth the Lord? him not companied with the wicked.
will he teach the way that he shall 2choose. 6 I will 1wash mine hands in innocency, O Lord,
25:1 1 I put not my trust in any worldly thing. that he is the protector of the faithful.
25:2 1 That thou wilt take away mine enemies, which are thy rods. 25:17 1 My grief is increased because of mine enemies cruelty.
25:4 1 Retain me in the faith of thy promise, that I swerve not on any side. 25:19 1 The greater that his afflictions were and the more that his
25:5 1 Constantly, and against all tentations. enemies increased, the more near felt he Gods help.
25:7 1 He confesseth that his manifold sins were the cause that his 25:21 1 Forasmuch as I have behaved myself uprightly toward mine
enemies did thus persecute him, desiring that the cause of the evil enemies, let them know that thou art the defender of my just cause.
may be taken away, to the intent that the effect may cease. 26:1 1 He fleeth to God to be the Judge of his just cause; seeing
25:8 1 That is, call them to repentance. there is no equity among men.
25:9 1 He will govern and comfort them that are truly humbled for 26:2 1 My very affections and inward motions of the heart.
their sins. 26:3 1 He showeth what stayed him, that he did not recompense
25:11 1 And for none other respect. evil for evil.
25:12 1 Meaning, the number is very small. 26:4 1 He declareth that they cannot walk in simplicity before God,
2 He will direct such with his spirit to follow the right way. that delight in the company of the ungodly.
25:13 1 He shall prosper both in spiritual and corporal things. 26:6 1 I will serve thee with a pure affection, and with the godly that
25:14 1 His counsel contained in his word, whereby he declareth sacrifice unto thee.
26:9 1 Destroy me not in the overthrow of the wicked. most willing to obey his commandment.
26:10 1 Whose cruel hands do execute the malicious devices of their 27:10 1 He magnifieth Gods love toward his, which far passeth the
hearts. most tender love of parents towards their children.
26:12 1 I am preserved from mine enemies by the power of God, 27:12 1 But either pacify their wrath, or bridle their rage.
and therefore will praise him openly. 27:13 1 In this present life before I die, as Isa. 38:11.
27:1 1 Because he was assured of good success in all his dangers, 27:14 1 He exhorteth himself to depend on the Lord, seeing he
and that his salvation was surely laid up in God, he feared not the never failed in his promises.
tyranny of his enemies. 28:1 1 He counteth himself as a dead man, till God show his favor
27:3 1 That God will deliver me and give my faith the victory. toward him, and grant him his petition.
27:4 1 The loss of country, wife, and all worldly commodities grieve 28:2 1 He used this outward means to help the weakness of his faith:
me not in respect of this one thing, that I may not praise thy Name in for in that place was the Ark, and there God promised to show the
the midst of the congregation. tokens of his favor.
27:6 1 David assured himself by the Spirit of prophecy that he should 28:3 1 Destroy not the good with the bad.
overcome his enemies, and serve God in his Tabernacle. 28:4 1 He thus prayeth in respect to Gods glory and not for his own cause,
27:8 1 He groundeth upon Gods promise, and showeth that he is being assured that God would punish the persecutors of his Church.
29 1 The Prophet exhorteth the princes and rulers of the fall from prosperity to adversity is sudden. 8 This done, he
the world (which for the most part think there is no returneth to prayer, promising to praise God forever.
God.) 3 At the least to fear him for the thunders and tempests, A Psalm or song of the bdedication of the 1house of David.
a
28:5 1 Let them be utterly destroyed, as Mal. 1:4. faithful praise God.
28:6 1 Because he felt the assurance of Gods help in his heart, his 29:10 1 To moderate the rage of the tempest and waters, that they
mouth was opened to sing his praises. destroy not all.
28:8 1 Meaning, his soldiers, who were as means, by whom God 30:Title 1 After that Absalom had polluted it with most filthy for
declared his power. nication.
29:1 1 He exhorteth the proud tyrants to humble themselves under 30:1 1 He condemneth them of great ingratitude, which do not
Gods hand, and not to be inferior to brute beasts and dumb crea praise God for his benefits.
tures. 30:2 1 Restored from the rebellion of Absalom.
29:3 1 The thunder claps that are heard out of the clouds, ought to 30:3 1 Meaning, that he escaped death most narrowly.
make the wicked to tremble for fear of Gods anger. 30:4 1 The word signifieth them that have received mercy, and show
29:5 1 That is, the thunderbolt breaketh the most strong trees, and mercy liberally unto others.
shall men think their power to be able to resist God? 2 Before his Tabernacle.
29:6 1 Called also Hermon. 30:6 1 I put too much confidence in my quiet state, as Jer. 31:18;
29:7 1 It causeth the lightnings to shoot and glide. 2 Chron. 32:24, 25.
29:8 1 In places most desolate, whereas seemeth there is no pres 30:7 1 I thought thou hadst established me in Zion most surely.
ence of God. 2 After that thou hast withdrawn thine help, I felt my misery.
29:9 1 For fear maketh them to cast their calves. 30:9 1 David meaneth that the dead are not profitable to the Con
2 Maketh the trees bare, or pierceth the most secret places. gregation of the Lord here in the earth: therefore he would live to
3 Though the wicked are nothing moved with these lights, yet the praise his Name, which is the end of mans creation.
30:12 1 Because thou hast preserved me that my tongue should 31:13 1 They that were in authority, condemned me as a wicked
praise thee, I will not be unmindful of my duty. doer.
31:1 1 For then God declareth himself just, when he preserveth his 31:14 1 I had this testimony of conscience, that thou wouldest
according as he hath promised. defend mine innocence.
31:4 1 Preserve me from the crafty counsels and subtle practice of 31:15 1 Whatsoever changes come, thou governest them by thy
mine enemies. providence.
31:5 1 He desireth God not only to take care for him in this life, but 31:17 1 Let death destroy them to the intent that they may hurt no
that his soul may be saved after this life. more.
31:6 1 This affection ought to be in all Gods children, to hate what 31:19 1 The treasures of Gods mercy are always laid up in store for
soever thing is not grounded upon a sure trust in God, as deceitful his children, albeit at all times they do not enjoy them.
and vain. 31:20 1 Hebrew, in the secret of thy face.
31:8 1 Largeness signifieth comfort, as straightness, sorrow and 2 That is, in a place where they shall have thy comfort, and be hid
peril. safely from the enemies pride.
31:9 1 Meaning, that his sorrow and torment had continued a great 31:21 1 Meaning, there was no city so strong to preserve him, as the
while. defense of Gods favor.
31:11 1 Mine enemies had drawn all men to their part against me, 31:22 1 And so by my rashness and infidelity deserved to have been
even my chief friends. forsaken.
2 They were afraid to show me any token of friendship. 31:23 1 Or, ye that feel his mercies.
31:24 1 Be constant in your vocation, and God will confirm you with Ghost, is the fruit of faith.
heavenly strength. 33:1 1 It is the duty of the godly to set forth the praises of God for his
32:Title 1 Concerning the free remission of sins, which is the chiefest mercy and power showed toward them.
point of our faith. 33:2 1 To sing on instruments, was a part of the ceremonial service
32:1 1 To be justified by faith, is to have our sins freely remitted, and of the Temple, which doth no more appertain unto us, than the sac
to be reputed just, Rom. 4:6. rifices, censings, and lights.
32:3 1 Between hope and despair. 33:4 1 That is, counsel or commandment in governing the world.
2 Neither by silence nor crying found I ease, signifying that before 2 That is, the effect and execution.
the sinner be reconciled to God, he feeleth a perpetual torment. 33:5 1 Howsoever the world judgeth of Gods works, yet he doeth all
32:5 1 He showeth that as Gods mercy is the only cause of forgive things according to justice and mercy.
ness of sins, so the means thereof are repentance and confession 33:7 1 By the creation of the heavens and beautiful ornament with
which proceed of faith. the gathering also of the waters, he setteth forth the power of God,
32:6 1 When necessity causeth him to seek to thee for help, Isa. 55:6. that all creatures might fear him.
2 To wit, the waters and great dangers. 33:9 1 Or, was created.
32:8 1 David promiseth to make the rest of Gods children partakers 33:10 1 No counsel can prevail against God, but he defeateth it, and
of the benefits which he felt, and that he will diligently look and take it shall have evil success.
care to direct them in the way of salvation. 33:12 1 He showeth that all our felicity standeth in this, that the Lord
32:9 1 If men can rule brute beasts, think they that God will not is our God.
bridle and tame their rage? 33:13 1 He proveth, that all things are governed by Gods providence
32:11 1 He showeth that peace and joy of conscience in the holy and not by fortune.
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his Name together. 1 So long as Saul was enemy to David, all that had
4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me: yea, he any authority under him, to flatter their king (as is the
delivered me out of all my 1fear. course of the world) did also most cruelly persecute David: against
5 They 1shall look unto him, and run to him: and whom he prayeth God to plead and to avenge his cause, 8 that
their faces shall not be ashamed, saying, they may be taken in their nets and snares, which they laid for
6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, him, that his innocency may be declared, 27 and that the in-
33:15 1 Therefore he knoweth their wicked enterprises. infirmity he appointeth his Angels to watch over us.
33:16 1 If kings and the mighty of the world cannot be saved by 34:10 1 The godly by their patient obedience profit more than they
worldly means, but only by Gods providence, what have others to which ravine and spoil.
trust in, that have not like means? 2 If they abide the last trial.
33:18 1 God showeth that toward his of his mercy, which man by no 34:11 1 That is, the true religion and worship of God.
means is able to compass. 34:12 1 Seeing all men naturally desire felicity, he wondereth why
33:20 1 Thus he speaketh in the name of the whole Church, which they cast themselves willingly into misery.
only depend on Gods providence. 34:16 1 The anger of God doth not only destroy the wicked, but also
34:1 1 He promised never to become unmindful of Gods great ben abolisheth their name forever.
efit for his deliverance. 34:18 1 When they seem to be swallowed up with afflictions, then
34:2 1 They that are beaten down with the experience of their own evils. God is at hand to deliver them.
34:4 1 Which I conceived for the danger wherein I was. 34:20 1 And as Christ saith, all the hairs of his head.
34:5 1 They shall be bold to flee to thee for succor, when they shall 34:21 1 Their wicked enterprises shall turn to their own destruction.
see thy mercies toward me. 34:22 1 For when they seem to be overcome with great dangers and
34:7 1 Though Gods power be sufficient to govern us, yet for mans death itself, then God showeth himself their redeemer.
35:1 1 He desireth God to undertake his cause against them that did 35:15 1 When they saw me ready to slip, and as one that halted for
persecute him and slander him. infirmity.
35:2 1 Albeit God can with his breath destroy all his enemies, yet the 2 With their railing words.
holy Ghost attributeth unto him these outward weapons to assure 35:16 1 The word signifieth cakes: meaning that the proud courtiers
us of his present power. at their dainty feasts scoff, rail, and conspire his death.
35:3 1 Assure me against these tentations, that thou art the author 35:19 1 In token of contempt and mocking.
of my salvation. 35:20 1 Or, clefts of the earth: meaning, himself and others in their
35:5 1 Smite them with the spirit of giddiness that their enterprises misery.
may be foolish, and they received just reward. 35:21 1 They rejoiced as though they had now seen David overthrown.
35:7 1 Showing that we may not call God to be a revenger, but only 35:24 1 It is the justice of God to give to the oppressors affliction and
for his glory, and when our cause is just. torment, and to the oppressed aid and relief, 2 Thess. 1:6.
35:8 1 When he promiseth to himself peace. 35:25 1 Because we have that which we sought for, seeing he is
2 Which he prepared against the children of God. destroyed.
35:10 1 He attributeth his deliverance only to God, praising him 35:26 1 That is, at once, were they never so many or mighty.
therefore both in soul and body. 2 This prayer shall always be verified against them that persecute
35:11 1 That would not suffer me to purge myself. the faithful.
35:12 1 To have taken from me all comfort and brought me into despair. 35:27 1 That at least favor my right, though they be not able to help me.
35:13 1 I prayed for them with inward affection, as I would have done 2 He exhorteth the Church to praise God for the deliverance of his
for myself: or, I declared mine affection with bowing down mine head. servants, and for the destruction of his adversaries.
36:1 1 I see evidently by his deeds, that sin pusheth forward the rep power of the wicked drive me away.
robate from wickedness to wickedness, albeit he go about to cover 36:12 1 That is, in their pride wherein they flatter themselves.
his impiety. 37:1 1 He admonisheth us neither to vex ourselves for the prosper
36:2 1 Though all others detest his vile sin, yet he himself seeth it not. ous estate of the wicked, neither to desire to be like them to make
36:3 1 The reprobate mock at wholesome doctrine, and put not dif our state the better.
ference between good and evil. 37:2 1 For Gods judgment cutteth down their state in a moment.
36:4 1 By describing at large the nature of the reprobate, he admon 37:3 1 To trust in God, and do according to his will, are sure tokens
isheth the godly to beware of these vices. that his providence will never fail us.
36:5 1 Though wickedness seemeth to overflow all the world, yet by 37:5 1 Be not led by thine own wisdom, but obey God, and he will
thine heavenly providence thou governest heaven and earth. finish his work in thee.
36:6 1 Hebrew, the mountains of God: for whatsoever is excellent, is 37:6 1 As the hope of the daylight causeth us not to be offended
thus called. with the darkness of the night: so ought we patiently to trust that
2 The depth of thy providence governeth all things, and disposeth God will clear our cause and restore us to our right.
them, albeit the wicked seem to overwhelm the world. 37:7 1 When God suffereth the wicked to prosper, it seemeth to the
36:8 1 Only Gods children have enough of all things both concern flesh that he favoreth their doings, Job 21:7 etc.
ing this life and the life to come. 37:8 1 Meaning, except he moderate his affections, he shall be led
36:10 1 He showeth who are Gods children, to wit, they that know to do as they do.
him, and lead their lives uprightly. 37:10 1 He correcteth the impatience of our nature, which cannot
36:11 1 Let not the proud advance himself against me, neither the abide till the fullness of Gods time be come.
37:12 1 The godly are assured that the power and craft of the wicked to his posterity, and though God suffer some just man to lack tempo
shall not prevail against them, but fall on their own necks, and there ral benefits, yet he recompenseth him with spiritual treasures.
fore ought patiently to abide Gods time, and in the meanwhile bewail 37:29 1 They shall continually be preserved under Gods wings, and
their sins, and offer up their tears, is a sacrifice of their obedience. have at least inward rest.
37:16 1 For they are daily fed as with Manna from heaven, and have 37:30 1 These three points are required of the faithful, that their talk be
sufficient, when the wicked have never enough, but ever hunger. godly, that Gods law be in their heart, and that their life be upright.
37:18 1 God knoweth what dangers hang over his, and by what 37:33 1 For though it be sometime so expedient both for Gods glory and
means to deliver them. their salvation, yet he will approve their cause, and revenge their wrong.
37:19 1 For God will give them contented minds: and that which 37:36 1 So that the prosperity of the wicked is but as a cloud, which
shall be necessary. vanisheth away in a moment.
37:20 1 They shall vanish away suddenly, for they are fed for the day 37:37 1 He exhorteth the faithful to mark diligently the examples
of slaughter. both of Gods mercies, and also of his judgments.
37:21 1 God so furnisheth him with his blessings, that he is able to 37:39 1 He showeth that the patient hope of the godly is never in
help others. vain, but in the end hath good success, though for a time God prove
37:23 1 God prospereth the faithful, because they walk in his ways them by sundry tentations.
with an upright conscience. 38:Title 1 To put himself and others in mind of Gods chastisement for sin.
37:24 1 When God doth exercise his faith with divers tentations. 38:1 1 He desireth not to be exempted from Gods rod, but that he
37:25 1 Though the just man die, yet Gods blessings are extended would so moderate his hand, that he might be able to bear it.
38:2 1 Thy sickness, wherewith thou hast visited me. 38:16 1 That is, if they see that thou succor me not in time, they will
38:3 1 David acknowledgeth God to be just in his punishments, mock and triumph, as though thou hadst forsaken me.
because his sins had deserved much more. 38:17 1 I am without hope to recover my strength.
38:4 1 He confesseth his sins, Gods justice, and maketh prayer his 38:19 1 In my greatest misery they most rejoice.
refuge. 38:20 1 He had rather have the hatred of all the world, than to fail in
38:5 1 That rather gave place to mine own lusts, than to the will of any part of his duty to Godward.
God. 38:22 1 Which are the author of my salvation: and this declareth that
38:6 1 Or, black as one that is disfigured and consumed with sickness. he prayed with sure hope of deliverance.
38:8 1 This example warneth us never to despair, be the torment 39:Title 1 This was one of the chief singers, 1 Chron. 16:41.
never so great: but always to cry unto God with sure trust for deliver 39:1 1 Albeit he had appointed with himself patiently to have tarried
ance. Gods leisure, yet the vehemency of his pain caused him to break
38:10 1 Hebrew, runneth about, or, is tossed to and fro, meaning, that his purpose.
he was destitute of all help and counsel. 39:2 1 Though when the wicked ruled, he thought to have kept
2 My sight faileth me for very sorrow. silence, yet his zeal caused him to change his mind.
38:11 1 Partly for fear and partly for pride, they denied all duty and 39:3 1 He confesseth that he grudged against God, considering the
friendship. greatness of his sorrows, and the shortness of his life.
38:13 1 For I can have no audience before men, and therefore 39:5 1 Yet David offended in that that he reasoned with God as
patiently wait for the help of God. though that he were too severe toward his weak creature.
39:8 1 Make me not a mocking stock to the wicked, or wrap me not towards us are far above our capacities: we cannot so much as tell
up with the wicked, when they are put to shame. them in order.
39:9 1 Seeing my troubles came of thy providence, I ought to have 40:6 1 Thou hast opened mine ears to understand the spiritual
endured them patiently. meaning of the sacrifices: and here David esteemeth the ceremonies
39:11 1 Though thine open plagues light not evermore upon them, of the law nothing in respect of the spiritual service.
yet thy secret curse continually fretteth them. 40:7 1 When thou hadst opened mine ears and heart, I was ready
2 The word signifieth all that he desireth, as health, force, strength, to obey thee, being assured that I was written in the book of thine
beauty, and in whatsoever he hath delight, so that the rod of God elect for this end.
taketh away all that is desired in this world. 40:9 1 In the Church assembled in the Sanctuary.
39:13 1 For his sorrow caused him to think that God would destroy 40:10 1 David here numbereth 3 degrees of our salvation: Gods
him utterly: whereby we see how hard it is for the very Saints to keep mercy, whereby he pitieth us: his righteousness, which signifieth his
a measure in their words, when death and despair assail them. continual protection: and his truth, whereby appeareth his constant
40:1 1 Though God deferred his help, yet he patiently abode till he favor, so that hereof proceedeth our salvation.
was heard. 40:12 1 As touching the judgment of the flesh, I was utterly destitute
40:2 1 He hath delivered me from most great dangers. of all counsel, yet faith inwardly moved mine heart to pray.
40:3 1 That is, a special occasion to praise him: for Gods benefits are 40:14 1 He desireth that Gods mercy may contend for him against
so many occasions for us to praise his Name. the rage of his enemies.
40:4 1 To follow their example, which he must needs do that trust 40:15 1 Let the same shame and confusion light upon them, which
eth not only in the Lord. they intended to have brought upon me.
40:5 1 David goeth from one kind of Gods favor to the contem 40:16 1 As the faithful always praise God for his benefits, so the
plation of his providence over all, and confesseth that his counsels wicked mocked Gods children in their afflictions.
41:1 1 Not condemning him as accursed whom God doth visit, 41:13 1 By this repetition he stirreth up the faithful to praise God.
knowing that there are divers causes why God layeth his hand upon 42:Title 1 As a treasure to be kept of them, which were of the num
us, yea and afterward he restoreth us. ber of the Levites.
41:3 1 When for sorrow and grief of mind he calleth himself 42:1 1 By these similitudes of thirst and panting, he showeth his fer
upon his bed. vent desire to serve God in his Temple.
2 Thou hast restored him in his sick bed and sent him comfort. 42:3 1 As others take pleasure in eating and drinking, so he was alto
41:5 1 That is, curse me and cannot have their cruel hate quenched, gether given to weeping.
but with my shameful death. 42:4 1 That is, how I led the people to serve thee in thy Tabernacle,
41:6 1 For pretending to comfort me, he conspireth my death in his and now seeing my contrary estate, I die for sorrow.
heart, and braggeth thereof. 42:5 1 Though he sustained grievous assaults of the flesh to cast him
41:8 1 The enemies thought by his sharp punishments that God was into despair, yet his faith grounded on Gods accustomed mercies
become his mortal enemy. getteth the victory.
41:9 1 Hebrew, the man of my peace. 42:6 1 That is, when I remember thee in this land of my banishment
2 As David felt this falsehood, and as it was chiefly accomplished among the mountains.
in Christ, John 13:18, so shall his members continually prove the 42:7 1 Afflictions came so thick upon me, that I felt my self as over
same. whelmed: whereby he showeth there is no end of our misery till God
41:12 1 Meaning, either in prosperity of life, or in the true fear of God be pacified and send remedy.
against all tentations. 42:8 1 He assureth himself of Gods help in time to come.
2 Showing me evident signs of thy fatherly providence. 42:10 1 That is, I am most grievously tormented.
42:11 1 This repetition doth declare that David did not overcome 44:3 1 Gods free mercy and love is the only fountain and beginning
at once, to teach us to be constant, forasmuch as God will cer of the Church, Deut. 4:37.
tainly deliver his. 44:4 1 Because thou art our king, therefore deliver thy people from
43:1 1 He desireth God to undertake his cause against the enemies their misery.
but chiefly that he would restore him to the Tabernacle. 44:5 1 Because they and their forefathers made both one Church,
2 That is, the cruel company of mine enemies. they apply that to themselves which before they did attribute to their
43:3 1 To wit, thy favor, which appeareth by the performance of thy fathers.
promises. 44:9 1 As they confessed before that their strength came of God, so
43:4 1 He promiseth to offer a solemn sacrifice of thanksgiving in now they acknowledge that this affliction came by his just judgment.
token of his great deliverance. 44:10 1 Or, at their pleasure.
43:5 1 Whereby he admonisheth the faithful not to relent, but con 44:11 1 Knowing God to be author of this calamity, they murmur
stantly to wait on the Lord, though their troubles be long and great. not, but seek remedy at his hands, who wounded them.
44:1 1 This psalm seemeth to have been made by some excellent 44:12 1 As slaves which are sold for a low price, neither lookest thou
Prophet for the use of the people, when the Church was in extreme for him that offereth most, but takest the first chapman.
misery, either at their return from Babylon, or under Antiochus, or in 44:15 1 I dare not lift up my head for shame.
such like affliction. 44:16 1 Meaning, the proud and cruel tyrant.
44:2 1 That is, the Canaanites. 44:17 1 They boast not of their virtues, but declare that they rest
2 To wit, our fathers. upon God in the midst of their afflictions: who punished not now
3 Of Canaan. their sins, but by hard afflictions called them to the consideration of
4 That is, our fathers. the heavenly joys.
44:19 1 Or, whales: meaning, the bottomless seas of tentations: here everlasting kingdom of Christ.
we see the power of faith, which can be overcome by no perils. 45:7 1 Hath established thy kingdom as the figure of Christ, which is
44:20 1 They show that they honored God aright, because they the peace and joy of the Church.
trusted in him alone. 45:8 1 In the which palace the people made thee joyful to see them
44:21 1 They take God to witness that they were upright to himward. give thanks and rejoice for thee.
44:22 1 The faithful make this their comfort, that the wicked punish 45:9 1 Though he had many Kings daughters among his wives, yet
them not for their sins, but for Gods cause, Matt. 5:10; 1 Pet. 4:14. he loved Pharaohs daughter best.
44:25 1 There is no hope of recovery, except thou put to thine hand 45:10 1 Under the figure of Pharaohs daughter, he showeth that the
and raise us up. Church must cast off all carnal affections to obey Christ only.
44:26 1 Which is the only sufficient ransom to deliver both body and 45:12 1 He signifieth that divers of them that be rich shall be benefac
soul from all kinds of slavery and misery. tors to the Church, albeit they give not perfect obedience to the Gospel.
45:Title 1 This was a certain tune or an instrument. 2 Or, Zor.
2 Of that perfect love that ought to be between the husband and 45:13 1 There is nothing feigned, nor hypocritical, but she is glori
the wife. ous both within and without: and howbeit the Church hath not at
45:2 1 Solomons beauty and eloquence to win favor with his people, all times this outward glory, the fault is to be imputed only to their
and his power to overcome his enemies, is here described. own ingratitude.
45:4 1 He alludeth to them that ride in chariots in their triumphs, 45:16 1 They shall have greater graces than their fathers.
showing that the quiet state of a kingdom standeth in truth, meek 2 He signifieth the great compass of Christs kingdom, which shall
ness and justice, not in worldly pomp and vanity. be sufficient to enrich all his members.
45:6 1 Under this figure of this kingdom of justice is set forth the 45:17 1 This only must be referred to Christ and not to Solomon.
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ance of Jerusalem, after Sennacherib with his army 1 The Prophet exhorteth all people to the worship of
was driven away, or some other like sudden and marvelous the true and everlasting God, commending the mercy
deliverance by the mighty hand of God. 8 Whereby the Prophet of God toward the posterity of Jacob. 9 And after prophesieth
commending this great benefit, doth exhort the faithful to give of the kingdom of Christ in the time of the Gospel.
themselves wholly into the hand of God, doubting nothing but
that under his protection they shall be safe against all the assaults To him that excelleth.
A Psalm committed to the sons of Korah.
of their enemies, because this is his delight to assuage the rage of
the wicked, when they are most busy against the just. 1 All people 1clap your hands; sing loud unto
To him that excelleth upon 1Alamoth, God with a joyful voice.
a song committed to the sons of Korah. 2 For the Lord is high, and terrible; a great King
1 God is our 1hope and strength, and help in over all the earth.
2
troubles, ready to be found. 3 He hath 1subdued the people under us, and
2 Therefore will not we 1fear, though the earth the nations under our feet.
be moved, and though the mountains fall into the 4 He hath chosen 1our inheritance for us: even
midst of the sea, the glory of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
3 Though the waters thereof 1rage and be troubled,
5 God is gone up with triumph, even the Lord
and the mountains shake at the surges of the same.
with the 1sound of the trumpet.
Selah.
4 Yet there is a 1River, whose stream shall make 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises
glad the City of God: even the Sanctuary of the unto our King, sing praises.
Tabernacles of the most High. 7 For God is the king of all the earth: sing praises
5 God is in the midst of it: therefore shall it not everyone that hath 1understanding.
be moved: God shall help it 1very early. 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth
6 When the nations raged, and the kingdoms were upon his holy Throne.
moved, God 1thundered, and the earth melted. 9 The princes of the people are gathered unto the
7 The Lord of hosts is 1with us; the God of Jacob people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the
is our refuge. Selah. world belong to God: he 1is greatly to be exalted.
8 Come and behold the works of the Lord, 1what
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desolations he hath made in the earth. 1 A notable deliverance of Jerusalem from the hands
9 He maketh wars to cease unto the ends of the of many kings is mentioned, for the which thanks are
world, he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear, given to God, and the state of that city is praised, that hath God
and burneth the chariots with fire. so presently at all times ready to defend them. This Psalm
10 Be 1still and know that I am God, I will be seemeth to be made in the time of Ahaz, Jehoshaphat, Asa,
exalted among the heathen, and I will be exalted in or Hezekiah: for in their times chiefly was the city by foreign
the earth. princes assaulted.
46:Title 1 Which was either a musical instrument or a solemn tune, cruelty: for else they shall feel that God is too strong for them against
unto the which this Psalm was sung. whom they fight.
46:1 1 Or, protection. 47:1 1 Here is figured Christ, unto whom all his should give will
2 In all manner of troubles God showeth his speedy mercy and ing obedience, and who would show himself terrible to the
power in defending his. wicked.
46:2 1 That is, we will not be overcome with fear. 47:3 1 He hath made the Jews, who were the keepers of the Law
46:3 1 Though the afflictions rage never so much, yet the rivers of and Prophets, schoolmasters to the Gentiles, that they should with
Gods mercies bring sufficient comfort to his. gladness obey them.
46:4 1 The river of Shiloah, which passed through Jerusalem: 47:4 1 God hath chosen us above all other nations, to enjoy a most
meaning, though the defense seem never so small, yet if God have glorious inheritance.
appointed it, it is sufficient. 47:5 1 He doth allude unto the trumpets, that were blown at solemn
46:5 1 Always when need requireth. feasts: but he doth further signify the triumph of Christ and his glori
46:6 1 Hebrew, gave his voice. ous ascension into the heavens.
46:7 1 They are assured that God can and will defend his Church 47:7 1 He requireth that understanding be joined with singing, lest
from all dangers and enemies. the Name of God be profaned with vain crying.
46:8 1 To wit, how oft he hath destroyed his enemies, and delivered 47:9 1 He praiseth Gods highness, for that he joineth the great
his people. princes of the world (whom he calleth shields) to the fellowship of
46:10 1 He warneth them that persecute the Church, to cease their his Church.
48:Title 1 Some put this difference between a song and Psalm, also appear: but the chief is to be referred to Gods favor and secret
saying that it is called a song, when there is no instrument, but the defense, who never leaveth his.
voice: and the Psalm, the contrary. The song of the Psalm is when 49:1 1 He will entreat how God governeth the world by his provi
the instruments begin, and the voice followeth. The Psalm of the dence, which cannot be perceived by the judgment of the flesh.
song the contrary. 49:5 1 Though wickedness reign, and enemies rage, seeing God will
48:1 1 Albeit God shows his wonders through all the world, yet he execute his judgments against the wicked in time convenient.
will be chiefly praised in his Church. 49:6 1 To trust in riches is mere madness, seeing they can neither
48:2 1 Because the word of salvation came thence to all them that restore life, nor prolong it.
should believe. 49:8 1 That is, so rare or not to be found, as prophecy was precious
48:3 1 Except God were the defense thereof, neither situation nor in the days of Eli, 1 Sam. 3:1.
munition could prevail. 2 Meaning, it is impossible to live forever: also that life and death
48:4 1 They conspired and went against Gods people. are only in Gods hands.
48:5 1 The enemies were afraid at the sight of the City. 49:10 1 In that that death maketh no difference between the persons.
48:7 1 That is, of Cilicia, or of the sea called Mediterranean. 2 That is, not to their children, but to strangers. Yet the wicked
48:8 1 To wit, of our fathers: so have we proved: or God hath per profit not by these examples, but still dream an immortality in earth.
formed his promise. 49:11 1 Or, labor that their name may be famous in earth.
48:10 1 In all places where thy Name shall be heard of, men shall 49:12 1 As touching the death of the body.
praise thee, when they hear of thy marvelous works. 49:13 1 They speak and do the same thing that their fathers did.
48:11 1 Let Jerusalem and the cities of Judea rejoice, for thy just 49:14 1 As sheep are gathered into the fold, so shall they be brought
judgments against thine enemies. to the grave.
48:12 1 For in this outward defense and strength Gods blessings did 2 Because they have no part of life everlasting.
3 Christs coming is as the morning, when the elect shall reign with 50:4 1 As witnesses against the hypocrites.
Christ their head over the wicked. 50:5 1 God in respect of his elect calleth the whole body holy, Saints,
49:15 1 Or, because he hath received me. and his people.
49:18 1 Hebrew, he blessed his soul. 2 Which should know that Sacrifices are sealed of the covenant
2 The flatterers praise them that live in delight and pleasures. between God and his people, and not set religion therein.
49:19 1 Or, his soul. 50:8 1 For I pass not for sacrifices, except the true use be there, which
2 And not pass the term appointed for life. is to confirm your faith in my promises.
3 Both they and their fathers shall live here but a while, and at 50:10 1 Though he did delight in sacrifice, yet had he no need of
length die forever. mans help thereunto.
49:20 1 He condemneth mans ingratitude, who having received excel 50:13 1 Though mans life for the infirmity thereof hath need of food,
lent gifts of God, abuseth them like a beast to his own condemnation. yet God whose life quickeneth all the world, hath no need of such
50:Title 1 Who was either the author, or a chief singer, to whom it means.
was committed. 50:14 1 Show thyself mindful of Gods benefits by thanksgiving.
50:1 1 To plead against his dissembling people before heaven and 50:16 1 Why dost thou feign to be of my people, and talkest of my
earth. covenant, seeing thou art but an hypocrite?
50:2 1 Because God had chosen it to have his Name there called 50:17 1 And to live according to my word.
upon, and also his image shined there, in the doctrine of the Law. 50:18 1 He showeth what are the fruits of them that contemn Gods
50:3 1 As when God gave his Law in mount Sinai, he appeared ter word.
rible with thunder and tempest, so will he appear terrible to take 50:20 1 He noteth the cruelty of hypocrites, which spare not in their
account for the keeping thereof. talk or judgment their own mothers sons.
50:21 1 I will write all thy wicked deeds in a roll, and make thee to sinners.
read and acknowledge them, whither thou wilt or no. 2 By the bones he understandeth all strength of soul and body,
50:23 1 Under the which is contained faith and invocation. which by cares and mourning are consumed.
2 As God hath appointed. 51:10 1 He confesseth that when Gods Spirit is cold in us, to have it
3 That is, declare myself to be his Savior. again revived, is as a new creation.
51:Title 1 To reprove him because he had committed so horrible sins, 51:12 1 Which may assure me that I am drawn out of the slavery of
and lain in the same without repentance more than a whole year. sin.
51:1 1 As his sins were manifold and great, so he requireth that God 51:13 1 He promiseth to endeavor that others by his example may
would give him the feeling of his excellent and abundant mercies. turn to God.
51:2 1 My sins strike so fast in me, that I have need of some singular 51:14 1 From the murder of Uriah, and the others that were slain
kind of washing. with him, 2 Sam. 11:17.
51:3 1 My conscience accuseth me so, that I can have no rest till I 51:15 1 By giving me occasion to praise thee, when thou shalt for
be reconciled. give my sins.
51:4 1 When thou givest sentence against sinners, they must needs 51:17 1 Which is a wounding of the heart, proceeding of faith, which
confess thee to be just, and themselves sinners. seeketh unto God for mercy.
51:6 1 He confesseth that God who loveth pureness of heart, may 51:18 1 He prayeth for the whole Church, because through his sin it
justly destroy man, who of nature is a sinner much more him, whom was in danger of Gods judgment.
he had instructed in his heavenly wisdom. 51:19 1 That is, just and lawful, applied to the right end, which is the
51:8 1 He meaneth Gods comfortable mercies toward repentant exercise of faith and repentance.
him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. 3 aEveryone is gone back: they are altogether cor-
chapter 54 rupt: there is none that doeth good, no not one.
1 Why boastest thou thyself in thy wickedness,
O 1man of power? the loving-kindness of God
a 1 Sam. 13:19
4 Do not the 1workers of iniquity know that
endureth daily. they eat up my people as they eat bread? they call
2 Thy tongue imagineth 1mischief, and is like a not upon God.
sharp razor, that cutteth deceitfully. 5 There they were afraid for fear, where no 1fear
3 Thou dost love evil more than good, and lies was: for God hath scattered the 2bones of him that
more than to speak the 1truth. Selah. besieged thee: thou hast put them to confusion,
4 Thou lovest all words that may destroy: O because God hath cast them off.
deceitful tongue! 6 Oh give salvation unto Israel out of Zion: when
5 So shall God 1destroy thee forever: he shall God turneth the captivity of his people, then Jacob
take thee and pluck thee out of thy tabernacle, and shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
2
root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6 The 1righteous also shall see it, 2and fear, and
shall laugh at him, saying,
7 Behold the man that took not God for his
54 1 David brought into great danger by reason of the
Ziphites, 5 Calleth upon the Name of God to
destroy his enemies, 6 Promising sacrifices and free offerings
strength, but trusteth unto the multitude of his for so great deliverance.
riches, and put his strength 1in his malice. To him that excelleth on Neginoth.
8 But I shall be like a 1green olive tree in the house A Psalm of David, to give instruction. When the Ziphims
of God: for I trusted in the mercy of God forever came and said unto Saul, aIs not David hid among us?
and ever. 1 Save me, O God, 1by thy Name, and by thy
9 I will always praise thee, for that thou hast power judge me.
done 1this, and I will 2hope in thy name, because it
2 O God, hear my prayer: hearken unto the
is good before thy Saints.
words of my mouth.
3 For 1strangers are risen up against me, and
53 1 He describeth the crooked nature. 4 The cru-
elty, 5 And punishment of the wicked, when they
look not for it, 6 And desireth the deliverance of the godly,
2
tyrants seek my soul: they have not set God before
them. Selah.
that they may rejoice together. 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with
1
them that uphold my soul.
To him that excelleth on 1Mahalath.
A Psalm of David to give instruction. 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: Oh
1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is 1no cut them off in thy 1truth!
God, they have corrupted and done abominable 6 Then I will sacrifice 1freely unto thee: I will
wickedness, there is none that doeth good. praise thy Name, O Lord, because it is good.
2 God looked down from heaven upon the 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble, and
children of men, to see if there were any that would mine eye hath 1seen my desire upon mine enemies.
52:1 1 O Doeg, which hast credit with the tyrant Saul, and hast 53:2 1 Whereby he condemneth all knowledge and understanding,
power to murder the Saints of God. that tendeth not to seek God.
52:2 1 Thy malice moveth thee by crafty flatteries and lies to accuse 53:4 1 David pronounceth Gods vengeance against cruel gover
and destroy the innocents. nors, who having charge to defend and preserve Gods people, do
52:3 1 Hebrew, righteousness. most cruelly devour them.
52:5 1 Though God forbear for a time, yet at length he will recom 53:5 1 When they thought there was none occasion to fear, the sud
pense thy falsehood. den vengeance of God lighted upon them.
2 Albeit thou seem to be never so sure settled. 2 Be the enemys power never so great, nor the danger so fearful,
52:6 1 For the eyes of the reprobate are shut up at Gods judgments. yet God delivereth his in due time.
2 With joyful reverence, seeing that he taketh their part against the 54:1 1 He declareth that when all means do fail, God will deliver even as
wicked. it were by miracle, them that call unto him with an upright conscience.
52:7 1 Or, in his substance. 54:3 1 To wit, the Ziphims.
52:8 1 He rejoiceth to have a place among the servants of God, that 2 Saul and his army, which were like cruel beasts, and could not be
he may grow in the knowledge of godliness. satisfied but by his death.
52:9 1 Executed his vengeance. 54:4 1 Be they never so few, as he was with Jonathan.
2 Or, wait upon thy grace and promise. 54:5 1 According to thy faithful promise for my defense.
53:Title 1 Which was an instrument or kind of note. 54:6 1 For hypocrites serve God for fear or upon conditions.
53:1 1 Whereas no regard is had of honesty or dishonesty, of virtue nor 54:7 1 We may lawfully rejoice for Gods judgments against the
of vice, there the Prophet pronounceth that the people have no God. wicked, if our affections be pure.
55:1 1 The earnestness of his prayer declareth the vehemency of his in worldly matters, but also in religion.
grief insomuch as he is compelled to burst out into cries. 55:15 1 As Korah, Dathan and Abiram.
55:3 1 For the threatnings of Saul and his adherents. 55:17 1 Which signifieth a fervent mind and sure trust to obtain his
2 They have defamed me as a wicked person, or they have imag portion, which thing made him earnest at all times in prayer.
ined my destruction. 55:18 1 Even the Angels of God fought on my side against mine
55:5 1 There was no part of him, that was not astonished with enemies, 2 Kings 6:16.
extreme fear. 55:19 1 But their prosperous estate still continueth.
55:6 1 Fear had driven him to so great distress, that he wished to 55:20 1 I did not provoke him, but was as at peace with him, yet he
be hid in some wilderness, and to be banished from that kingdom made war against me.
which God had promised that he should enjoy. 55:22 1 Or, gift, to wit, which thou wouldest that God should give thee.
55:8 1 From the cruel rage and tyranny of Saul. 2 Though for their bettering and trial, he suffer them to slip for a
55:9 1 As in the confusion of Babylon when the wicked conspired time.
against God. 55:23 1 Though they sometimes live longer, yet their life is cursed of
55:10 1 All laws and good orders are broken, and only vice and dis God, unquiet, and worse than any death.
solation reigneth under Saul. 56:Title 1 Being chased by the fury of his enemies into a strange
55:12 1 If mine open enemy had sought mine hurt, I could the bet country, he was a dumb dove not seeking revengeance.
ter have avoided him. 56:1 1 He showeth that it is either now time or never, that God help
55:13 1 Which was not only joined to me in friendship and counsel him, for all the world is against him and ready to devour him.
57 1 David being in the desert of Ziph, where the flatterers of Saul, who both secretly and openly
inhabitants did betray him, and at length in the sought his destruction, from whom he appealeth to Gods judg-
same cave with Saul, 2 Calleth most earnestly unto God, ment, 10 Showing that the just shall rejoice, when they see
with full confidence that he will perform his promise, and take the punishment of the wicked to the glory of God.
his cause in hand. 5 Also that he will show his glory in the To him that excelleth. Destroy not.
heavens and the earth against his cruel enemies. 9 Therefore A Psalm of David on Michtam.
doth he render laud and praise. 1 Is it true? O 1congregation, speak ye justly? O
To him that excelleth. 1Destroy not. A Psalm of David on sons of men judge ye uprightly?
Michtam. aWhen he fled from Saul in the cave. 2 Yea, rather ye imagine mischief in your heart:
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon 1
your hands execute cruelty upon the earth.
me; for my soul trusteth in thee, and in the shadow of 3 The wicked 1are strangers from the womb: even
thy wings will I 1trust, till these 2afflictions overpass. from the belly have they erred, and speak lies.
56:4 1 He stayeth his conscience upon Gods promise, though he 2 He compareth the afflictions which God layeth upon his children,
see not present help. to a storm that cometh and goeth.
56:5 1 All my counsels have evil success, and turn to mine own sorrow. 57:2 1 Who leaveth not his works begun imperfect.
56:6 1 As all the world against one man, and cannot be satiate, 57:3 1 He would rather deliver me by a miracle, than that I should
except they have my life. be overcome.
56:7 1 They think not only to escape punishment, but the more 57:4 1 He meaneth their calumnies and false reports.
wicked they are, the more impudent they wax. 57:5 1 Suffer me not to be destroyed to the contempt of thy Name.
56:8 1 If God keep the tears of his Saints in store, much more will 57:6 1 For very fear seeing the great dangers on all sides.
he remember their blood, to avenge it: and though tyrants burn 57:7 1 That is, wholly bent to give thee praise for my deliverance.
the bones, yet can they not blot the tears and blood out of Gods 57:8 1 He showeth that both his heart shall praise God, and his
register. tongue shall confess him, and also he will use other means to pro
56:12 1 Having received that which I required, I am bound to pay my voke himself forward to the same.
vows of thanksgiving, as I promised. 57:10 1 Thy mercies do not only appertain to the Jews, but also to
56:13 1 As mindful of his great mercies, and giving him thanks the Gentiles.
for the same. 58:1 1 Ye counselors of Saul, who under pretence of consulting for
2 That is, in this life and light of the sun. the common wealth, conspire my death being an innocent.
57:Title 1 This was either the beginning of a certain song, or the 58:2 1 Ye are not ashamed to execute that cruelty publicly, which ye
words which David uttered when he stayed his affection. have imagined in your hearts.
57:1 1 Or, dwell most safely. 58:3 1 That is, enemies to the people of God even from their birth.
58:4 1 They pass in malice and subtlety the crafty serpent which 59:6 1 He compareth their cruelty to hungry dogs, showing that
could preserve himself by stopping his ear from the enchanter. they are never weary in doing evil.
58:6 1 Take away all occasions and means whereby they hurt. 59:7 1 They boast openly in their wicked devices, and every word is
58:7 1 Considering Gods divine power, he showeth that God in a as a sword: for they neither fear God nor are ashamed of men.
moment can destroy their force whereof they brag. 59:9 1 Though Saul have never so great power, yet I know that thou
58:9 1 As flesh is taken raw out of the pot before the water seethe: so dost bridle him: therefore will I patiently hope on thee.
he desireth God to destroy their enterprises before they bring them 59:10 1 He will not fail to succor me when need requireth.
to pass. 59:11 1 Altogether, but by little and little, that the people seeing
58:10 1 With a pure affection. oftentimes thy judgments, may be mindful of thee.
2 Their punishment and slaughter shall be so great. 59:12 1 That in their misery and shame they may be as glasses and
58:11 1 Seeing God governeth all by his providence, he must needs examples of Gods vengeance.
put difference between the godly and the wicked. 59:13 1 When thy time shall come, and when they have sufficiently
59:Title 1 Read Ps. 16. served for an example of thy vengeance unto others.
59:1 1 Though his enemies were even at hand to destroy him, yet he 59:14 1 He mocketh at their vain enterprises, being assured that
assureth himself that God had ways now in hand to deliver him. they shall not bring their purpose to pass.
59:3 1 For I am innocent to themwards, and have not offended them. 59:16 1 Which didst use the policy of a weak woman to confound
59:5 1 Seeing it appertaineth to Gods judgments to punish the the enemys strength, as 1 Sam. 19:12.
wicked, he desiresth God to execute his vengeance on the reprobate, 59:17 1 Confessing himself to be void of all virtue and strength, he
who maliciously persecute his Church. attributeth the whole to God.
60 1 David being now king over Judah, and having had chapter 60
many victories, showeth by evident signs that God
a 2 Sam. 8:1
2 Sam. 10:1
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1 Whether that he were in danger of the Ammonites,
or being pursued of Absalom, here he crieth to be
elected him King, assuring the people that God will prosper 1 Chron. 18:13 heard and delivered, 7 And confirmed in his kingdom. 8 He
them, if they approve the same. 14 After, he prayeth unto promiseth perpetual praises.
God to finish that that he hath begun. chapter 62
a 1 Chron. 16:41 To him that excelleth on Neginoth. A Psalm of David.
To him that excelleth upon 1Shushan Eduth, or Michtam. 1 Hear my cry, O God: give ear unto my prayer.
A Psalm of David to teach. aWhen he fought against 2Aram
Naharaim, and against Aram 3Zobah, when Joab returned and
2 From 1the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee:
slew twelve thousand Edomites in the salt valley. when mine heart is oppressed, bring me upon the
rock that is 2higher than I.
1 O God, thou hast cast us out, thou hast 1scat-
3 For thou hast been my hope, and a strong tower
tered us, thou hast been angry, turn again unto us.
against the enemy.
2 Thou hast made the land to tremble, and hast
4 I will dwell in thy Tabernacle forever, and my trust
made it to 1gape: heal the breaches thereof, for it is
shall be under the covering of thy wings. Selah.
shaken.
5 For thou, O God, 1hast heard my desires; thou hast
3 Thou hast 1showed thy people heavy things: given an heritage unto those that fear thy Name.
thou hast made us to drink the wine of giddiness.
6 Thou shalt give the King a 1long life; his years
4 But now thou hast given 1a banner to them shall be as many ages.
that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of 7 He shall dwell before God forever; prepare 1mercy
thy truth. Selah. and faithfulness, that they may preserve him.
5 That thy beloved may be delivered, help with 8 So will I always sing praise unto thy Name, in
thy right hand and hear me. performing daily my vows.
6 God hath spoken in his 1holiness: therefore I
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will rejoice: I shall divide Shechem, and measure the This Psalm partly containeth meditation, whereby
valley of Succoth. David encourageth himself to trust in God against
7 Gilead shall be mine, and Manasseh shall be the assaults of temptations. And because our minds are
mine: Ephraim also shall be the 1strength of mine easily drawn from God by the allurements of the world, he
head: 2Judah is my lawgiver. sharply reproveth this vanity, to the intent he might cleave
8 Moab shall be my 1washpot: over Edom will I cast fast to the Lord.
out my shoe: 2Philistia show thyself joyful for me. To the excellent Musician aJeduthun. A Psalm of David.
9 Who will lead me into the 1strong city? who 1 Yet 1my soul keepeth silence unto God; of him
will bring me unto Edom? cometh my salvation.
10 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off, 2 1Yet he is my strength and my salvation, and
and didst not go forth, O God, with our armies? my defense; therefore I shall not much be moved.
11 Give us help against trouble: for vain is the 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a
help of man. 1
man? ye shall be all slain; ye shall be as a bowed wall,
12 Through God we shall do valiantly; for he shall or as a 2wall shaken.
tread down our enemies. 4 Yet they consult to cast him down from his
60:Title 1 These were certain songs after the note whereof this 60:9 1 He was assured that God would give him the strong cities of
Psalm was sung. his enemies, wherein they thought themselves sure.
2 Or, Syria, called Mesopotamia. 61:2 1 From the place where I was banished, being driven out of the
3 Called also Sophene, which standeth by Euphrates. city and Temple by my son Absalom.
60:1 1 For when Saul was not able to resist the enemy, the people fled 2 Unto the which without thy help I cannot attain.
hither and thither: for they could not be safe in their own houses. 61:5 1 There is nothing that doth more strengthen our faith, than
60:2 1 As cleft with an earthquake. the remembrance of Gods succor in times past.
60:3 1 Thou hast handled thy people sharply, in taking from them 61:6 1 This chiefly is referred to Christ, who liveth eternally not only
sense and judgment, in that they aided Saul the wicked King, and in himself, but also in his members.
pursued him to whom God had given the just title of the realm. 61:7 1 For the stability of my kingdom standeth in thy mercy and
60:4 1 In making me king, thou hast performed thy promise, which truth.
seemed to have lost the force. 62:1 1 Though Satan tempted him to murmur against God, yet he
60:6 1 It is so certain as if it were spoken by an oracle, that I shall pos bridled his affections, and resting upon Gods promise.
sess those places which Saul hath left to his children. 62:2 1 It appeareth by the oft repetition of this word, that the
60:7 1 For it was strong and well peopled. Prophet abode manifold tentations, but by resting on God, and by
2 David meaneth, that in this tribe his kingdom shall be estab patience he overcame them all.
lished, Gen. 49:10. 62:3 1 He meaneth himself, being the man whom God had
60:8 1 In most vile subjection. appointed to the kingdom.
2 For thou wilt dissemble, and feign as though thou werest glad. 2 Though, ye seem to be in honor, yet God will suddenly destroy you.
62:5 1 David was greatly moved with these troubles, therefore he the pleasures and dainties of the world.
stirreth up himself to trust in God. 63:8 1 He assureth himself by the Spirit of God to have the gift of
62:7 1 These vehement and often repetitions were necessary to constancy.
strengthen his faith against the horrible assault of Satan. 63:10 1 He prophecieth of the destruction of Saul and them that
62:8 1 He admonisheth us of our wicked nature, which rather hide take his part, whose bodies shall not be buried, but be devoured
our sorrow and bite on the bridle, than utter our grief to God to with wild beasts.
obtain remedy. 63:11 1 All that swear by God aright or profess him, shall rejoice in
62:10 1 Give yourselves wholly to God by putting away all things this worthy king.
that are contrary to his Law. 64:1 1 In that he calleth to God with his voice, it is a sign that his
62:11 1 He hath plainly borne witness of his power, so that none prayer was vehement, and that his life was in a danger.
needeth to doubt thereof. 64:2 1 That is, from their secret malice.
62:12 1 So that the wicked shall feel thy power, and the godly thy 2 To wit, their outward violence.
mercy. 64:3 1 False reports and slanders.
63:Title 1 To wit, of Ziph, 1 Sam. 23:14. 64:4 1 To be without fear of God, and reverence of man, is a sign of
63:1 1 Though he was both hungry and in great distress, yet he reprobation.
made God his sufficiency and above all meat and drink. 64:5 1 The more that the wicked see Gods children in misery, the
63:2 1 In this misery I exercise myself in the contemplation of thy more bold and impudent are they in oppressing them.
power and glory, as if I were in the Sanctuary. 64:6 1 There is no way so secret and subtle to do hurt, which they
63:5 1 The remembrance of thy favor is more sweet unto me than all invented not for his destruction.
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his Church. 1 He provoketh all men to praise the Lord and to
To him that excelleth. A Psalm or song of David. consider his works. 6 He setteth forth the power
of God to affray the rebels. 10 And showeth how God hath
1 O God, 1praise waiteth for thee in Zion, and
delivered Israel from great bondage and afflictions. 13 He
unto thee shall the vow be performed.
promiseth to give sacrifice, 16 And provoketh all men to hear
2 Because thou hearest the prayer, unto thee shall what God hath done for him, and to praise his Name.
all 1flesh come.
3 Wicked deeds 1have prevailed against me: but To him that excelleth. A song or Psalm.
thou wilt be merciful unto our transgressions. 1 Rejoice in God, 1all ye inhabitants of the
4 Blessed is he, whom thou choosest and causest earth.
to come to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts, and we 2 Sing forth the glory of his Name: make his
shall be satisfied with the pleasures of thine House, praise glorious.
even of thine holy Temple. 3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy
5 O God of our salvation, thou wilt 1answer us works! through the greatness of thy power shall
with fearful signs in thy righteousness, O thou the thine enemies be 1in subjection unto thee.
hope of all the ends of the earth, and of them that 4 All the world shall worship thee, and sing unto
are far off in the 2Sea. thee, even sing of thy Name. Selah.
6 He establisheth the mountains by his power: 5 1Come and behold the works of God: he is
and is girded about with strength. terrible in his doings toward 2the sons of men.
7 He appeaseth the 1noise of the seas, and the 6 He hath turned the sea into dry land: they
noise of the waves thereof, and the tumults of the passed through the river on foot: there did we rejoice
people. in him.
8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts of 7 He ruleth the world with his power: his eyes
the earth, shall be afraid of thy signs; thou shalt make behold the nations: the rebellious shall not 1exalt
1
the East and the West to rejoice. themselves. Selah.
9 Thou 1visitest the earth, and waterest it; thou 8 Praise our God, ye people, and make the voice
makest it very rich: the 2river of God is full of water, of his praise to be heard.
64:8 1 To see Gods heavy judgments against them, and how he 2 That is, Shiloh or the rain.
hath caught them in their own snares. 3 Thou hast appointed the earth to bring forth food to mans use.
64:10 1 When they shall consider that he will be favorable to them 65:10 1 By this description he showeth that all the order of nature
as he was to his servant David. is a testimony of Gods love toward us, who causeth all creatures to
65:1 1 Thou givest daily new occasion to thy Church to praise thee. serve our necessity.
65:2 1 Not only the Jews but also the Gentiles in the kingdom of Christ. 65:13 1 That is, the dumb creatures shall not only rejoice for a time
65:3 1 He imputeth it to his sins and to the sins of the people, that for Gods benefits, but shall continually sing.
God who was accustomed to assist them withdraweth his succor 66:1 1 He prophecieth that all nations shall come to the knowledge
from them. of God, who then was only known in Judea.
65:5 1 Thou wilt declare thyself to be the preserver of thy Church in 66:3 1 As the faithful shall obey God willingly, so the infidels for fear
destroying thine enemies, as thou didst in the red Sea. shall dissemble themselves to be subject.
2 As of all barbarous nations and far off. 66:5 1 He toucheth the slothful dullness of man, who is cold in the
65:7 1 He showeth that there is no part nor creature in the world consideration of Gods works.
which is not governed by Gods power and providence. 2 His providence is wonderful in maintaining their estate.
65:8 1 Hebrew, the going forth of the morning and of the evening. 66:7 1 He proveth that God will extend his grace also to the Gentiles,
65:9 1 To wit, with rain. because he punisheth among them such as will not obey his calling.
66:9 1 He signifieth some special benefit, that God had showed to shall receive under the kingdom of Christ.
his Church of the Jews, in delivering them from some great danger: 67:6 1 He showeth that where God favoreth, there shall be abun
whereof or of the like he promiseth that the Gentiles shall be partakers. dance of all other things.
66:11 1 The condition of the Church is here described, which is to 67:7 1 When they feel his great benefits both spiritual and corporal
be led by Gods providence into troubles to be subject under tyrants, toward them.
and to enter into manifold dangers. 68:1 1 The Prophet showeth that albeit God suffereth the wicked
66:13 1 The duty of the faithful is here described, which are never tyrants to oppress his Church for a time, yet at length he will be
unmindful to render God praise for his benefits. revenged of them.
66:16 1 It is not enough to have received Gods benefits and to be 68:3 1 He showeth that when God declareth his power against the
mindful thereof, but also we are bound to make others to profit wicked, that it is for the commodity and salvation of his Church,
thereby and praise God. which praise him therefore.
66:18 1 If I delight in wickedness, God will not hear me, but if I con 68:4 1 Yah and Jehovah are the names of God, which do signify his
fess it, he will receive me. essence and majesty incomprehensible, so that hereby is declared that
67:1 1 That is, move our hearts with his holy Spirit, that we may feel all idols are but vanity, and that the God of Israel is the only true God.
his favor towards us. 68:6 1 He giveth children to them that be childless, and increaseth
67:2 1 That both Jews and Gentiles may know Gods covenant made their families.
with them. 2 Which is barren of Gods blessings, which before they had abused.
67:4 1 By these oft repetitions he showeth that the people can never 68:7 1 He teacheth that Gods favor peculiarly belongeth to his
rejoice sufficiently and give thanks for the great benefits that they Church, as appeareth by their wonderful deliverance out of Egypt.
68:10 1 God blessed the land of Canaan, because he had chosen other tyrants, and from the danger of the red Sea, so will he still do as
that place for his Church. oft as necessity requireth.
68:11 1 The fashion then was that women sang songs after the vic 68:23 1 That is, in the blood of that great slaughter, where dogs shall
tory, as Miriam, Deborah, Judith, and others. lap blood.
68:12 1 The prey was so great, that not only the soldiers, but women 68:24 1 That is, how thou which art chief King goest out with thy
also had part thereof. people to war, and givest them the victory.
68:13 1 Though God suffer his Church for a time to lie in black dark 68:25 1 He describeth the order of the people, when they went to
ness, yet he will restore it, and make it most shining and white. the Temple to give thanks for the victory.
68:14 1 In the land of Canaan, where his Church was. 68:26 1 Which come of the Patriarch Jacob.
68:15 1 Zion the Church of God, doth excel all worldly things, not 68:27 1 Benjamin is called little, because he was the youngest son
in pomp and outward show, but by the inward grace of God, which of Jacob.
there remaineth, because of his dwelling there. 2 Who was some chief ruler of the tribe.
68:16 1 Why boast ye of your strength and beauty against this 68:29 1 Declare out of thine holy palace thy power for the defense
Mountain of God? of thy Church Jerusalem.
68:18 1 As God overcame the enemies of his Church, took them 68:30 1 He desireth that the pride of the mighty may be destroyed,
prisoners, and made them tributaries: so Christ, which is God mani which accustomed to garnish their shoes with silver, and therefore
fested in the flesh, subdued Satan and sin under us, and gave unto for their glittering pomp thought themselves above all men.
his Church most liberal gifts of his Spirit, Eph. 4:8. 68:31 1 He prophecieth that the Gentiles shall come to the true
68:20 1 In most extreme dangers God hath infinite ways to knowledge and worship of God.
deliver his. 68:33 1 By his terrible thunders he will make himself to be known
68:22 1 As he delivered his Church once from Og of Bashan, and the God of all the world.
68:35 1 In showing fearful judgments against thine enemies for the reprove them and defend thy glory.
salvation of thy people. 69:10 1 My zeal moved me to lament and pray for my salvation.
2 He alludeth to the Tabernacle which was divided in three parts. 69:12 1 The more he sought to win them to God, the more they
69:Title 1 Of Shoshannim, read Ps. 45. were against him both poor and rich.
69:1 1 David signifieth by the waters, in what great dangers he was, 69:13 1 Knowing that albeit I suffer now trouble, yet thou hast a time
out of the which God did deliver him. wherein thou hast appointed my deliverance.
69:2 1 No firmity of stableness to settle my feet. 69:14 1 He showeth a lively faith, in that that he assureth himself,
69:3 1 Though his senses failed him, yet his faith was constant and that God is favorable to him, when he seemeth to be angry: and at
encouraged him still to pray. hand when he seemeth to be far off.
69:4 1 Condemning me guiltless. 69:17 1 Not that he feared that God would not hear him, but that
2 They judged me poor innocent as a thief, and gave my goods to care made him to think that God deferred long.
others, as though I had stolen them. 69:19 1 Thou seest that I am beset as a sheep among many wolves.
69:5 1 Though I be guilty to theeward, yet am I innocent toward 69:20 1 He showeth that it is in vain to put our trust in men in our
them. great necessities, but that our comfort only dependeth of God: for man
69:6 1 Let not mine evil entreaty of the enemies be an occasion, that rather increaseth our sorrows, than diminisheth them, John 19:29.
the faithful fall from thee. 69:22 1 He desireth God to execute his judgments against the repro
69:9 1 When I saw thine enemies pretend thy Name only in mouth, bate, which cannot by any means be turned, Rom. 11:9.
and in their life deny the same, thine holy Spirit, thrust me forward, to 69:23 1 Take both judgment and power from them, Acts 1:20.
69:25 1 Punish not only them, but their posterity, which shall be like lest the same fall on our own necks.
unto them. 70:5 1 Because he had felt Gods help before, he groundeth on expe
69:27 1 By their continuance and increasing in their sins, let it be rience, and boldly seeketh unto him for succor.
known that they be of the reprobate. 71:1 1 He prayeth to God with full assurance of faith, that he will
69:28 1 They which seemed by their profession to have been written deliver him from his adversaries.
in thy book, yet by their fruits prove the contrary, let them be known 71:2 1 By declaring thyself true of promise.
as reprobate. 71:3 1 Thou hast infinite means, and all creatures are at thy com
69:31 1 There is no sacrifice, which God more esteemeth, than mandment: therefore show some sign, whereby I shall be delivered.
thanksgiving for his benefits. 71:4 1 That is, from Absalom, Ahithophel and that conspiracy.
69:33 1 For as he delivered his servant David, so will he do all that are 71:5 1 He strengtheneth his faith by the experience of Gods ben
in distress, and call upon him. efits, who did not only preserve him in his mothers belly, but took
69:36 1 Under the temporal promise of the land of Canaan, he com him thence, and ever since hath preserved him.
prehendeth the promise of life everlasting to the faithful and their 71:7 1 All the world wondereth at me because of my miseries: as
posterity. well they in authority as the common people, yet being assured of
70:Title 1 Which might put him in remembrance of his deliverance. thy favor, I remained steadfast.
70:1 1 He teacheth us to be earnest in prayer, though God seem to 71:9 1 Thou that didst help me in my youth, when I had more strength,
stay: for at his time he will hear us. help me now so much the more in mine old age and weakness.
70:2 1 He was assured that the more they raged, the nearer they 71:11 1 Thus the wicked both blaspheme God, and triumph against
were to destruction, and he the nearer to his deliverance. his Saints, as though he had forsaken them, if he suffer them to fall
70:3 1 Hereby we are taught not to mock at others in their misery, into their hands.
15 My mouth shall daily rehearse thy righteousness, thy righteousness to the Kings 2son.
and thy salvation: 1for I know not the number. 2 Then shall he judge thy people in righteousness,
16 I will 1go forward in the strength of the Lord and thy poor with equity.
God, and will make mention of thy righteousness, 3 The 1mountains, and the hills shall bring peace
even of thine only. to the people by justice.
17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth 4 He shall 1judge the poor of the people: he shall
even until now: therefore will I tell of thy wondrous save the children of the needy, and shall subdue the
works, oppressor.
18 1Yea even unto mine old age and gray head, O 5 They shall 1fear thee as long as the sun and
God: forsake me not, until I have declared thine arm moon endureth, from generation to generation.
unto this generation, and thy power to all them that 6 He shall come 1down like the rain upon the mown
shall come. grass, and as the showers that water the earth.
19 And thy 1righteousness, O God, I will exalt on 7 In his days shall the righteous flourish, and abun-
high: for thou hast done great things: 2O God, who dance of peace shall be so long as the moon endureth.
is like unto thee! 8 His dominion shall be also from 1sea to sea,
20 Which hast showed me great troubles and and from the river unto the ends of the land.
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adversities, but thou wilt return and revive me, and 9 They that dwell in the wilderness, shall kneel
wilt come again, and take me up from the depth of before him, and his enemies shall lick the dust.
the earth. 10 The kings of 1Tarshish and of the isles shall
21 Thou wilt increase mine honor, and return and bring presents: the kings 2of Sheba and Seba shall
comfort me. bring gifts.
22 Therefore will I praise thee for thy 1faithfulness, 11 Yea, all kings shall worship him: all nations
O God, upon instrument and viol: unto thee will I shall serve him.
sing upon the harp, O Holy one of Israel. 12 For he shall deliver the poor when he crieth:
23 My lips will rejoice when I sing unto thee, and the needy also, and him that hath no helper.
my 1soul which thou hast delivered. 13 He shall be merciful to the poor and needy,
24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness and shall preserve the souls of the poor.
daily: for they are confounded and brought unto 14 He shall redeem their souls from deceit and vio-
shame, that seek mine hurt. lence, and 1dear shall their blood be in his sight.
71:12 1 In calling him his God, he putteth back the false reports of 72:1 1 Endue the king with the Spirit of wisdom and justice, that he
the adversaries, that said, God had forsaken him. reign not as do the worldly tyrants.
71:15 1 Because thy benefits toward me are innumerable, I cannot 2 To wit, to his posterity.
but continually meditate and rehearse them. 72:3 1 When justice reigneth, even the places most barren shall be
71:16 1 I will remain steadfast, being upholden with the power of enriched with thy blessings.
God. 72:4 1 He showeth wherefore the sword is committed to Kings: to
71:18 1 He desireth that as he hath begun, he would so continue his wit, to defend the innocent, and suppress the wicked.
benefits, that his liberality may have perfect praise. 72:5 1 The people shall embrace thy true religion, when thou givest
71:19 1 Thy just performance of thy promise. a King that ruleth according to thy word.
2 His faith breaketh through all tentations, and by this exclamation 72:6 1 As this is true in all godly kings, so it is chiefly verified in Christ,
he praiseth the power of God. who with his heavenly dew, maketh his Church ever to flourish.
71:20 1 As he confesseth that God is the only author of his deliver 72:8 1 That is, from the red sea to the sea called Syriacum, and from
ance: so he acknowledgeth that these evils were sent unto him by Euphrates forward, meaning, that Christs Kingdom should be large
Gods providence. and universal.
71:22 1 He confesseth that his long tarriance was well recompensed, 72:10 1 Of Cilicia, and of all other countries, beyond the sea, which
when God performed his promise. he meaneth by the isles.
71:23 1 For there is no true praising of God, except it come from the 2 That is, of Arabia that rich country, whereof Sheba was a part
heart: and therefore he promiseth to delight in nothing, but wherein bordering upon Ethiopia.
God be glorified. 72:14 1 Though tyrants pass not to shed blood, yet this godly king
72:Title 1 Composed by David as touching the reign of his son Solomon. shall preserve his subjects from all kind of wrong.
72:15 1 God will both prosper his life, and also make the people men, because they esteem themselves above all others.
most willing to obey him. 73:10 1 Not only the reprobate, but also the people of God often
72:16 1 Under such a king shall be most great plenty, both of fruit times fall back, seeing the prosperous estate of the wicked, and are
and also of the increase of mankind. overwhelmed with sorrows, thinking that God considereth not aright
72:17 1 They shall pray to God for his continuance, and know that the estate of the godly.
God doth prosper them for his sake. 73:11 1 Thus the flesh moveth even the godly to dispute with God
72:18 1 He confesseth that except God miraculously preserve his touching their poor estate, and the prosperity of the wicked.
people, that neither the king nor the kingdom can continue. 73:15 1 If I give place to this wicked thought, I offend against thy
72:20 1 Concerning his son Solomon. providence, seeing thou disposeth all things most wisely and pre
73:1 1 As it were between hope and despair he bursteth forth into servest thy children in their greatest dangers.
this affection, being assured that God would continue his favor 73:17 1 Until I entered into thy school and learned by thy word and
toward such as were godly indeed, and not hypocrites. holy Spirit, that thou orderest all things most wisely and justly.
73:4 1 The wicked in this life live at pleasure and are not drawn 73:19 1 By thy fearful judgment.
to death like prisoners: that is, by sickness which is deaths mes 73:20 1 When thou openest our eyes to consider thy heavenly felic
senger. ity, we contemn all their vain pomp.
73:6 1 They glory in their pride as some do in their chains, and in 73:22 1 For the more that man goeth about by his own reason to seek
cruelty, as some do in apparel. out Gods judgments, the more doth he declare himself a beast.
73:7 1 Hebrew, they pass the desires of the heart. 73:23 1 By faith I was assured that thy providence did watch always
73:9 1 They blaspheme God, and fear not his power and rail upon over me, to preserve me.
73:25 1 He sought neither help nor comfort of any save of God only. suppressed.
73:26 1 He teacheth us to deny ourselves, to have God our whole 74:9 1 They lament that they have no Prophet among them to show
sufficiency, and only contentment. them how long their misery should endure.
73:27 1 That is, forsake thee to seek others. 74:11 1 They join their deliverance with Gods glory and power, know
73:28 1 Though all the world shrink from God, yet he promiseth to ing that the punishment of the enemy should be their deliverance.
trust in him and to magnify his works. 74:12 1 Meaning, in the sight of all the world.
74:1 1 The Church of God being oppressed by the tyranny, either of 74:13 1 To wit, Pharaohs army.
the Babylonians or of Antiochus, prayeth to God by whose hand this 74:14 1 Which was a great monster of the sea, or whale, meaning,
yoke was laid upon them for their sins. Pharaoh.
74:2 1 Which inheritance thou hast measured out for thyself as with 2 His destruction did rejoice them as meat refresheth the body.
a line or rod. 74:16 1 Seeing that God by his providence governeth and disposeth
74:3 1 Or, feet. all things, he gathereth that he will take care chiefly for his children.
74:4 1 They have destroyed thy true religion, and spread their ban 74:19 1 He meaneth the Church of God, which is exposed as a prey
ners in sign of defiance. to the wicked.
74:5 1 He commendeth the temple for the costly matter, the excel 74:20 1 That is, all places where thy word shineth not, there reigneth
lent workmanship, and beauty thereof, which notwithstanding the tyranny and ambition.
enemies did destroy. 74:22 1 He showeth that God cannot suffer his Church to be
74:8 1 They encouraged one another to cruelty, that not only Gods oppressed, except he loose his own right.
people might be destroyed, but also his religion utterly in all places 74:23 1 Or, increaseth more and more.
75:Title 1 Read Ps. 57:1. 76:2 1 Which afterward was called Jerusalem.
75:1 1 He declareth how the faithful shall ever have just occasion to 76:4 1 He compareth the kingdoms full of extortion and rapine to
praise God, forasmuch as in their need they shall feel his power at the mountains that are full of ravening beasts.
hand to help them. 76:5 1 God hath taken their spirits and strength from them as
75:2 1 When I see my time (saith God) to help your miseries, I will though their hands were cut off.
come and set all things in good order. 76:7 1 God with a look is able to destroy all the power and activity of
75:3 1 Though all things be brought to ruin, yet I can restore and the enemies, were they never so many, or mighty.
preserve them. 76:9 1 To revenge the wrongs done to thy Church.
75:5 1 The Prophet warneth the wicked that they would not set 76:10 1 For the end shall show that the enemy was able to bring
themselves against Gods people, seeing that God at his time nothing to pass: also thou shalt bridle their rage that they shall not
destroyeth them that rule wickedly. compass their purpose.
75:8 1 Gods wrath is compared to a cup of strong and delicate wine, 76:11 1 To wit, the Levites, that dwell about the Tabernacle, or the
wherewith the wicked are made so drunk, that by drinking till they people among whom he doth dwell.
come to the very dregs they are utterly destroyed. 76:12 1 The Hebrew word signifieth to vintage, or gather grapes:
75:10 1 The godly shall better prosper by their innocent simplicity, meaning, that he shall make the counsels and enterprises of wicked
than the wicked shall by all their craft and subtlety. tyrants foolish and vain.
76:1 1 He declareth that Gods power is evidently seen in preserving 77:1 1 The Prophet teacheth us by his example to flee unto God for
his people and destroying his enemies. help in our necessities.
77:2 1 Or, mine hand was stretched out. he delivered the Israelites through the red sea.
77:3 1 He showeth that we must patiently abide, although God 77:17 1 That is, thundered and lightninged.
deliver us not out of our troubles at the first cry. 77:19 1 For when thou hadst brought over thy people, the water
77:4 1 Meaning, that his sorrows were as watchmen that kept his returned to her course, and the enemies that thought to have fol
eyes from sleeping. lowed them, could not pass through, Exod. 14:28, 29.
77:6 1 Of thanksgiving, which I was accustomed to sing in my pros 78:Title 1 Read Ps. 32.
perity. 78:1 1 The Prophet under the name of a teacher calleth the people
2 Both the causes why I was chastened, and when my sorrows his, and the doctrine his, as Paul calleth the Gospel his, whereof he
should have an end. was but the preacher, as Rom. 2:16 and 16:25.
77:8 1 As if he should say, It is impossible: whereby he exhorteth 78:3 1 Which were the people of God.
himself to patience. 78:5 1 By the testimony, and law, he meaneth the law written, which
77:10 1 Though I first doubted of my life, yet considering that God they were commanded to teach their children, Deut. 6:7.
had his years, that is, change of times, and was accustomed also to lift 78:6 1 He showeth wherein the children should be like their fathers:
up them, whom he hath beaten, I took heart again. that is, in maintaining Gods pure Religion.
77:13 1 That is in heaven, whereunto we must ascend by faith, if we 78:7 1 He showeth wherein the use of this doctrine standeth: in
will know the ways of God. faith, in the meditation of Gods benefits, and in obedience.
2 He condemneth all that worship anything save the only true 78:8 1 Though these fathers were the seed of Abraham and the cho
God, whose glory appeareth through the world. sen people, yet he showeth by their rebellion, provocation, falsehood,
77:16 1 He declareth wherein the power of God was declared when and hypocrisy, that the children ought not to follow their examples.
78:9 1 By Ephraim he meaneth also the rest of the tribes, because ments were at his commandment, and that no distance or place
they were most in number: whose punishment declareth that they could let his working.
were unfaithful to God, and by their multitude and authority had cor 78:30 1 Such is the nature of concupiscence, that the more it hath,
rupt all others. the more it lusteth.
78:12 1 He proveth that not only the posterity but also their fore 78:31 1 Though others were not spared, yet chiefly they suffered,
fathers were wicked and rebellious to God. which trusted in their strength against God.
78:17 1 Their wicked malice could be overcome by no benefits, 78:32 1 Thus sin by continuance maketh man insensible, so that by
which were great and many. no plagues they can be amended.
78:18 1 Then to require more than is necessary, and to separate 78:34 1 Such was their hypocrisy, that they sought unto God for fear
Gods power from his will, is to tempt God. of punishment, though in their heart they loved him not.
78:19 1 Thus when we give place to sin, we are moved to doubt of 78:37 1 Whatsoever cometh not from the pure fountain of the heart,
Gods power, except he will always be ready to serve our lust. is hypocrisy.
78:22 1 That is, in his fatherly providence, whereby he careth for his, 78:38 1 Because he would ever have some remnant of a Church to praise
and provideth sufficiently. his Name in earth, he suffered not their sins to overcome his mercy.
78:23 1 So that they had that, which was necessary and sufficient: 78:41 1 That is, they tempted him oft times.
but their lust made them to covet that which they knew God had 2 As they all do that measure the power of God by their capacity.
denied them. 78:42 1 The forgetfulness of Gods benefits is the root of rebellion
78:26 1 God used the means of the wind to teach them that all ele and all vice.
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God, and kept not his testimonies, 1 The Israelites complain to God for the great
57 But turned back, and dealt 1falsely like their calamity and oppression that they suffered by Gods
fathers: they turned like a deceitful bow. enemies, 8 and confessing their sins, flee to Gods mercies with
58 And they 1provoked him to anger with their full hope of deliverance, 10 Because their calamities were
high places, and moved him to wrath with their joined with the contempt of his Name, 13 for the which they
graven images. promise to be thankful.
78:45 1 This word signifieth a confused mixture of flies and venom 78:60 1 For their ingratitude he suffered the Philistines to take the
ous worms. Some take it for all sorts of serpents: some for all wild Ark, which was the sign of his presence, from among them.
beasts. 78:61 1 The Ark is called his power and beauty, because thereby he
78:46 1 He repeateth not here all the miracles that God did in Egypt, defended his people, and beautifully appeared unto them.
but certain which might be sufficient to convince the people of mal 78:63 1 They were suddenly destroyed, 1 Sam. 4:10.
ice and ingratitude. 2 They had no marriage songs: that is, they were not married.
78:49 1 So called either of the effect, that is, of punishing the wicked: 78:64 1 Either they were slain before, or taken prisoners of their
or else because they were wicked spirits, whom God permitted to enemies, and so were forbidden.
vex men. 78:65 1 Because they were drunken in their sins, they judged Gods
78:51 1 The firstborn are so called, as Gen. 49:3. patience to be a slumbering, as though he were drunken, therefore
2 That is, Egypt: for it was called Mizraim, or Egypt of Mizraim that he answering their beastly judgment, saith, he will awake and take
was the son of Ham. sudden vengeance.
78:53 1 That is, they had none occasion to fear, forasmuch as God 78:67 1 Showing that he spared not altogether the Israelites, though
destroyed their enemies, and delivered them safely. he punished their enemies.
78:54 1 Meaning, Canaan, which God had consecrated to himself, 78:69 1 By building the Temple, and established the kingdom, he
and appointed to his people. declareth that the signs of his favor were among them.
78:57 1 Nothing more displeaseth God in the children, than when 78:72 1 He showeth wherein a kings charge standeth: to wit, to pro
they continue in that wickedness, which their fathers had begun. vide faithfully for his people, to guide them by counsel, and defend
78:58 1 By serving God otherwise than he had appointed. them by power.
79:1 1 The people cry unto God against the barbarous tyranny of nothing but death.
the Babylonians, who spoiled Gods inheritance, polluted his Temple, 79:13 1 We ought to desire no benefit of God, but on this condition
destroyed his religion, and murdered his people. to praise his name, Isa. 43:21.
79:2 1 The Prophet showeth to what extremities God suffereth 80:1 1 This Psalm was made as a prayer for to desire God to be merci
sometime his Church to fall, to exercise their faith, before he set his ful to the ten tribes.
hand to deliver them. 2 Move their hearts, that they may return to worship God aright:
79:3 1 Their friends and kinsfolks durst not bury them for fear of the that is, in the place where thou hast appointed.
enemies. 80:3 1 Join thy whole people, and all thy tribes together again.
79:4 1 Whereof some came of Abraham but were degenerate: and 80:4 1 The faithful fear Gods anger, when they perceive that their
others were open enemies to thy religion, but they both laughed at prayers are not forthwith heard.
our miseries. 80:6 1 Our neighbors have continual strife and war against us.
79:5 1 Wilt thou utterly consume us for our sins, before thou takest 80:7 1 Because that repentance only cometh of God, they most
us to mercy? instantly and ofttimes call to God for it as a means whereby they shall
79:8 1 Which we and our fathers have committed. be saved.
2 And stay not till we have recompensed for our sins. 80:8 1 Seeing that of thy mercy thou hast made us a most dear possession
79:9 1 Seeing we have none other Savior, neither can we help our to thee, and we through our sins are made open for wild beasts to devour
selves, and also by our salvation thy Name shall be praised: therefore, us, declare again thy love, and finish the work that thou hast begun.
O Lord, help us. 80:10 1 Hebrew, cedars of God.
79:11 1 Who though in respect of God they were justly punished for 80:11 1 To wit, Euphrates.
their sins: yet in consideration of their cause were unjustly murdered. 80:13 1 That is, as well they that hate our religion, as they that hate
2 Which were captives among their enemies, and could look for our persons.
80:14 1 They gave not place to tentation, knowing that albeit there indebted to him for our spiritual deliverance from the tyranny of
were no help in earth, yet God was able to succor them from heaven. Satan and sin?
80:15 1 So that no power can prevail against it, and which as a 81:7 1 By a strange and wonderful fashion.
young bud thou raisest up again as out of the burnt ashes. 2 Or, contention, Exod. 17:7.
80:16 1 Only when thou art angry and not of the sword of the 81:8 1 He condemneth all assemblies, where the people are not
enemy. attentive to hear Gods voice, and to give obedience to the same.
80:17 1 That is, upon this vine or people, whom thou hast planted 81:10 1 God accuseth their incredulity, because they opened not
with thy right hand, that they should be as one man or one body their mouths to receive Gods benefits in such abundance as he
80:18 1 For none can call upon God but such as are raised up as it poureth them out.
were from death to life, and regenerate by the holy Spirit. 81:13 1 God by his word calleth all, but his secret election appoint
81:Title 1 An instrument of music brought from Geth. eth who shall hear with fruit.
81:1 1 It seemeth that this Psalm was appointed for solemn feasts 81:14 1 If their sins had not letted.
and assemblies of the people to whom for a time these ceremonies 81:15 1 If the Israelites had not broken covenant with God, he would
were ordained, but now under the Gospel are abolished. have given them victory against their enemies.
81:3 1 Under this feast he comprehendeth all other solemn days. 81:16 1 That is, with most fine wheat and abundance of honey.
81:5 1 That is, in Israel: for Josephs family was counted the chief 82:1 1 The Prophet showeth that if princes and judges do not their duty,
before that Judah was preferred. God whose authority is above them, will take vengeance on them.
2 God speaketh in the person of the people because he was their 82:2 1 For thieves and murderers find favor in judgment, when the
leader. cause of the godly cannot be heard.
81:6 1 If they were never able to give sufficient thanks to God for 82:4 1 Not only when they cry for help, but when their cause
this deliverance from corporal bondage, how much more are we requireth aid and support.
82:5 1 That is, all things are out of order either by their tyranny or 83:8 1 The wickedness of the Ammonites and Moabites is described
careless negligence. in that they provoked these other nations to fight against the Israel
82:7 1 No title of honor shall excuse you, but you shall be subject to ites their brethren.
Gods judgment, and render account as well as other men. 83:9 1 By these examples they were confirmed, that God would not
82:8 1 Therefore no tyrant shall pluck thy right and authority from suffer his people to be utterly destroyed, Judg. 7:21 and 4:15.
thee. 83:10 1 Trodden under feet as mire.
83:1 1 This Psalm seemeth to have been composed as a form of 83:12 1 That is, Judea: for where his Church is, there dwelleth he
prayer against the dangers that the Church was in, in the days of among them.
Jehoshaphat. 83:13 1 Because the reprobate could by no means be amended, he
83:2 1 He calleth them Gods enemies, which are enemies to his prayeth that they may utterly be destroyed, be unstable, and led with
Church. all winds.
83:3 1 The elect of God are his secret ones: for he hideth them in the 83:16 1 That is, be compelled by thy plagues to confess thy power.
secret of his tabernacle, and preserveth them from all dangers. 83:18 1 Though they believe not, yet they may prove by experi
83:4 1 They were not content to take the Church as prisoner: but ence, that it is in vain to resist against thy counsel in establishing thy
sought utterly to destroy it. Church.
83:5 1 By all secret means. 84:1 1 David complaineth that he cannot have access to the Church
2 They thought to have subverted thy counsel wherein the perpe of God to make profession of his faith, and to profit in religion.
tuity of the Church was established. 84:2 1 For none but the Priests could enter into the Sanctuary, and
83:7 1 Or, Zor. the rest of the people into the courts.
85 1 Because God withdrew not his rods from his Church fervently for deliverance: sometimes rehearsing his
after their return from Babylon, first they put him in miseries, 5 Sometimes the mercies received. 11 Desiring
mind of their deliverance, to the intent that he should not leave also to be instructed of the Lord, that he may fear him, and
the work of his grace imperfect. 5 Next they complain of their glorify his Name. 14 He complaineth also of his adversaries,
long affliction. 8 And thirdly, they rejoice in hope of felicity and requireth to be delivered from them.
promised. 9 For their deliverance was a figure of Christs A prayer of David.
kingdom, under the which should be perfect felicity. 1 Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear me: for I
1
84:3 1 So that the poor birds have more liberty than I. in touching our hearts to confess them.
84:5 1 Who trusteth nothing in himself, but in thee only, and learn 85:5 1 As in times past they had felt Gods mercies, so now being
eth of thee to rule his life. oppressed by the long continuance of evils, they pray unto God that
84:6 1 That is of mulberry trees, which was a barren place: so that according to his nature he would be merciful unto them.
they which passed through, must dig pits for water: signifying, that 85:7 1 He confesseth that our salvation cometh only of Gods mercy.
no lets can hinder them that are fully bent to come to Christs Church, 85:8 1 He will send all prosperity to his Church, when he hath suf
neither yet that God will ever fail them. ficiently corrected them, also by his punishments the faithful shall
84:7 1 They are never weary but increase in strength and courage till learn to beware that they return not like offences.
they come to Gods house. 85:11 1 Though for a time God thus exerciseth them with his rods,
84:9 1 That is, for Christs sake, whose figure I represent. yet under the kingdom of Christ they should have peace and joy.
84:10 1 He would wish to live but one day rather in Gods Church, 85:13 1 Justice shall then flourish, and have free course and passage
than a thousand among the worldlings. in every place.
84:11 1 But will from time to time increase his blessings toward his 86:1 1 David persecuted of Saul, thus prayed, leaving the same to the
more and more. Church as a monument, how to seek redress against their miseries.
85:1 1 They confess that Gods free mercy was the cause of their 86:2 1 I am not enemy to them, but pity them though they be cruel
deliverance, because he loved the land which he had chosen. toward me.
85:2 1 Thou hast buried them that they shall not come into judgment. 86:3 1 Which was a sure token that he believed that God would
85:3 1 Not only in withdrawing thy rod, but in forgiving of sins, and deliver him.
86:5 1 He doth confess that God is good to all, but only merciful to salem and his Temple.
poor sinners. 87:3 1 Though thy glorious estate does not yet appear, yet wait with
86:6 1 By crying and calling continually, he showeth how we may patience, and God will accomplish his promise.
not be weary, though God grant not forthwith our request, but that 87:4 1 That is, Egypt and these other countries shall come to the
we must earnestly and often call upon him. knowledge of God.
86:8 1 He condemneth all idols, forasmuch as they can do no works 2 It shall be said of him that is regenerate and come to the Church,
to declare that they are gods. that he is as one that was born in the Church.
86:9 1 This proveth that David prayed in the Name of Christ the Mes 87:5 1 Out of all quarters they shall come to the Church, and be
siah, of whose kingdom he doth here prophesy. counted as citizens.
86:11 1 He confesseth himself ignorant till God hath taught him, and 87:6 1 When he calleth by his word them into the Church, whom he
his heart variable and separate from God, till God join it to him, and had elected and written in the book.
confirm it in his obedience. 87:7 1 The Prophet setteth his whole affections and comfort in the
86:13 1 That is, from most great danger of death: out of the which Church.
none but only the almighty hand of God could deliver him. 88:Title 1 That is, to humble. It was the beginning of a song, by the
86:14 1 He showeth that there can be no moderation nor equity, tune whereof this Psalm was sung.
where proud tyrants reign, and that the lack of Gods fear is as a privi 88:1 1 Though many cry in their sorrows, yet they cry not earnestly to
lege to all vice and cruelty. God for remedy, as he did whom he confessed to be the author of his
86:16 1 He boasteth not of his own virtues, but confesseth that God salvation.
of his free goodness hath ever been merciful unto him, and given 88:5 1 For he that is dead, is free from all cares and business of this
him power against his enemies, as to one of his own household. life: and thus he saith, because he was unprofitable for all matters
87:1 1 God did choose that place among the hills, to establish Jeru concerning mans life, and as it were cut off from this world.
88:5 2 That is, from thy providence and care, which is meant accord 2 As thine invisible heaven is not subject to any alteration and
ing to the judgment of the flesh. change: so shall the truth of thy promise be unchangeable.
88:7 1 The storms of thy wrath have overwhelmed me. 89:3 1 The Prophet showeth what was the promise of God, whereon
88:8 1 He attributeth the loss and displeasure of his friends to Gods he grounded his faith.
providence, whereby he partly punisheth and partly trieth his. 89:5 1 The Angels shall praise thy power and faithfulness in deliver
2 I see none end of my sorrows. ing thy Church.
88:9 1 Mine eyes and face declare my sorrows. 2 That is, in the heavens.
88:10 1 He showeth that the time is more convenient for God to 89:6 1 Meaning, the Angels.
help, when men call unto him in their dangers, than to tarry till they 89:7 1 If the Angels tremble before Gods majesty and infinite justice,
be dead, and then raise them up again. what earthly creature by oppressing the Church, dare set himself
88:12 1 That is, in the grave, where only the body lieth without all against God?
sense and remembrance. 89:9 1 For as he delivered the Church by the red Sea, and by destroy
88:15 1 I am ever in great dangers and sorrows, as though my life ing Rahab, that is, the Egyptians: so will he eftsoons deliver it, when
should utterly be cut off every moment. the dangers be great.
88:18 1 Hebrew, were in darkness. 89:12 1 Tabor is a mountain Westward from Jerusalem, and Hermon
89:1 1 Though the horrible confusion of things might cause them Eastward: so the Prophet signifieth that all parts and places of the
to despair of Gods favor, yet the manifold examples of his mercies world shall obey Gods power for the deliverance of his Church.
cause them to trust in God, though to mans judgment they saw 89:14 1 For hereby he judgeth the world, and showeth himself a
none occasion. merciful Father, and faithful protector unto his.
89:2 1 As he that surely believed in heart. 89:15 1 Feeling in their conscience that God is their Father.
2 They shall be preserved by thy Fatherly providence. sion, yet God will not break his Covenant with them.
89:17 1 In that they are preserved and continue, they ought to give 89:34 1 For God in promising hath respect to his mercy, and not to
the praise and glory only to thee. mans power in performing.
89:18 1 In that that our King hath power to defend us, it is the gift 89:35 1 Hebrew, If I lie unto David, which is a manner of oath.
of God. 89:37 1 As long as the Sun and Moon endure, they shall be wit
89:19 1 To Samuel and to others, to assure that David was thy cho nesses to me of this promise.
sen one. 89:39 1 Because of the horrible confusion of things, the Prophet
2 Whom I have both chosen and given him strength to execute complaineth to God, as though he saw not the performance of his
his office, as verse 21. promise. And thus discharging his cares on God, he resisteth doubt
89:23 1 Though there shall be evermore enemies against Gods and impatience.
kingdom, yet he promiseth to overcome them. 2 By this he meaneth the horrible dissipation and renting of the
89:24 1 I will mercifully perform my promises to him, notwithstand kingdom, which was under Jeroboam: or else by the Spirit of proph
ing his infirmities and offences. ecy Ethan speaketh of those great miseries, which came soon after
2 His power, glory and estate. ward to pass at the captivity of Babylon.
89:25 1 He shall enjoy the land round about. 89:45 1 He showeth that the kingdom fell before it came to perfec
89:26 1 His excellent dignity shall appear herein, that he shall be named tion, or was ripe.
the son of God, and the firstborn wherein he is a figure of Christ. 89:46 1 The Prophet in joining prayer with his complaint, showeth
89:29 1 Though for the sins of the people the state of this kingdom that his faith never failed.
decayed: yet God reserved still a root, till he had accomplished this 89:47 1 Seeing mans life is short, and thou hast created man to
promise in Christ. bestow thy benefits upon him, except thou haste to help, death will
89:33 1 Though the faithful answer not in all points to their profes prevent thee.
89:50 1 He meaneth that Gods enemies did not only slander him wrath lie upon it, as they which fear thee, only know.
behind his back: but also mocked him to his face, and as it were cast 90:12 1 Which is, by considering the shortness of our life, and by
their injuries in his bosom. meditating the heavenly joys.
89:51 1 So he calleth them that persecute the Church. 90:13 1 Meaning, wilt thou be angry?
2 They laugh at us which patiently wait for the coming of thy Christ. 2 Or, take comfort in thy servants.
90:Title 1 Thus the Scripture useth to call the Prophets. 90:16 1 Even thy mercy, which is the chiefest work.
90:1 1 Thou hast been as an house and defense unto us in all our 2 As Gods promises appertained as well to their posterity, as to
troubles and travels now this four hundred years. them, so Moses prayeth for the posterity.
90:2 1 Thou hast chosen us to be thy people before the foundations 90:17 1 Meaning, that is was obscured, when he ceaseth to do good
of the world were laid. to his Church.
90:3 1 Moses by lamenting the frailty and shortness of mans life 2 For except thou guide us with thine holy Spirit, our enterprises
moveth God to pity. can have no good success.
90:4 1 Though man thinks his life long, which is indeed most short, 91:1 1 He that maketh God his defense and trust, shall perceive his
yea though it were a thousand years: yet in Gods sight it is as noth protection to be a most sure safeguard.
ing, and as the watch that lasteth but three hours. 91:2 1 Being assured of this protection, he prayeth unto the Lord.
90:5 1 Thou takest them away suddenly as with a flood. 91:3 1 That is, Gods help is most ready for us, whether Satan assail
90:7 1 Thou callest us by thy rods to consider the shortness of our us secretly, which he calleth a snare: or openly, which is here meant
life, and for our sins thou abridgest our days. by the pestilence.
90:9 1 Our days are not only short, but miserable, forasmuch as our 91:4 1 That is, his faithful keeping of promise to help thee in thy
sins daily provoke thy wrath. necessity.
90:10 1 Meaning, according to the common state of life. 91:5 1 The care that God hath over his, is most sufficient to defend
90:11 1 If mans life for the brevity be miserable, much more if thy them from all dangers.
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praise him in his works: the Prophet rejoiceth therein. 6 But 1 He praiseth the power of God in the creation of
the wicked is not able to consider, that the ungodly, when he the world, and beateth down all people which lift
is most flourishing, shall most speedily perish. 12 In the end them up against his majesty, 5 and provoked to consider
is described the felicity of the just, planted in the house of God his promises.
to praise the Lord.
1 The Lord 1reigneth, and is clothed with majesty:
A Psalm or song for the 1Sabbath day. the Lord is clothed, and girded with power, the world
1 It is a good thing to praise the Lord, and to also shall be established, that it cannot be moved.
sing unto thy Name, O most High, 2 Thy 1throne is established of old: thou art from
2 To declare thy loving kindness in the 1morning, everlasting.
and thy truth in the night, 3 1The floods have lifted up, O Lord: the floods have
91:8 1 The godly shall have some experience of Gods judgments 92:4 1 He showeth what is the use of the Sabbath day: to wit, to
against the wicked even in this life, but fully they shall see it at that meditate Gods works.
day when all things shall be revealed. 92:6 1 That is, the wicked consider not Gods works, nor his judg
91:11 1 God hath not appointed every man one Angel, but many to ments against them, and therefore most justly perish.
be ministers of his providence to keep his, and defend them in their 92:8 1 Thy judgments are most constant against the wicked and
vocation, which is the way to walk in without tempting God. pass our reach.
91:13 1 Thou shalt not only be preserved from all evil, but overcome 92:10 1 Thou wilt strengthen them with all power, and bless them
it whether it be secret or open. with all felicity.
91:14 1 To assure the faithful of Gods protection, he bringeth in God 92:12 1 Though the faithful seem to wither and be cut down by the
to confirm the same. wicked, yet they shall grow again and flourish in the Church of God
91:16 1 For he is contented with that life that God giveth: for by as the cedars do in mount Lebanon.
death the shortness of this life is recompensed with immortality. 92:14 1 The children of God shall have a power above nature, and
92:Title 1 Which teacheth that the use of the Sabbath standeth in their age shall bring forth most fresh fruits.
praising God, and not only in ceasing from work. 93:1 1 As God by his power and wisdom hath made and governeth
92:2 1 For Gods mercy and fidelity in his promises toward his, bind the world: so must the same be our defense against all enemies
them to praise him continually both day and night. and dangers.
92:3 1 These instruments were then permitted, but at Christs com 93:2 1 Wherein thou sittest and governest the world.
ing abolished. 93:3 1 Gods power appeareth in ruling the furious waters.
93:5 1 Besides Gods power and wisdom in creating and governing, that they should not perish forever with the wicked.
his great mercy also appeareth in that he hath given his people his 94:15 1 God will restore the state and government of things to their
word and covenant. right use, and then the Godly shall follow him cheerfully.
94:1 1 Whose office it is to take vengeance on the wicked. 94:17 1 He complaineth of them which would not help him to resist
2 Show by effect that thou art Judge of the world to punish the the enemies: yet was assured that Gods help would not fail.
wicked. 94:18 1 When I thought there was no way but death.
94:3 1 That is, brag of their cruelty and oppression: or esteem them 94:19 1 In my trouble and distress I ever found thy present help.
selves above all others. 94:20 1 Though the wicked judges pretend justice in oppressing the
94:5 1 Seeing the Church was then so sore oppressed, it ought not Church, yet they have not that authority of God.
to seem strange to us, if we see it so now, and therefore we must call 94:23 1 It is a great token of Gods judgment when the purpose of
to God, to take our cause in hand. the wicked is broken, but most, when they are destroyed in their own
94:7 1 He showeth that they are desperate in malice, forasmuch as malice.
they feared not God, but gave themselves wholly to do wickedly. 95:1 1 He showeth that Gods service standeth not in dead ceremo
94:9 1 He showeth that it is impossible, but God should hear, see, nies, but chiefly in the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.
and understand their wickedness. 95:3 1 Even the Angels (who in respect of men are thought as
94:10 1 If God punish whole nations for their sins, it is mere folly for gods) are nothing in his sight, much less the idols, which mans
any one man, or else a few to think that God will spare them. brain inventeth.
94:12 1 God hath care over his, and chastised them for their wealth, 95:4 1 All things are governed by his providence.
95:6 1 By these three words he signifieth one thing: meaning that worship him only.
they must wholly give themselves to serve God. 96:10 1 He prophecieth that the Gentiles shall be partakers with the
95:7 1 That is, the flock, whom he governeth with his own hand. He Jews of Gods promise.
showeth wherein they are Gods flock, that is, if they hear his voice. 2 He shall regenerate them anew with his Spirit, and restore them
95:8 1 By the contemning of Gods word. to the image of God.
2 Or, in strife: whereof the place was so called. 96:12 1 If the insensible creatures shall have cause to rejoice, when
3 Or, tentation, read Exod. 17:7. God appeareth, much more we, from whom he hath taken maledic
95:10 1 They were without judgment and reason. tion and sin.
95:11 1 That is, into the land of Canaan, where he promised them rest. 97:1 1 He showeth that where God reigneth, there is all felicity, and
96:1 1 The Prophet showeth that the time shall come, that all spiritual joy.
nations shall have occasion to praise the Lord for the revealing 2 For the Gospel shall not be only preached in Judea, but through
of his Gospel. all isles and countries.
96:4 1 Seeing he will reveal himself to all nations contrary to their 97:2 1 He is thus described to keep his enemies in fear, which com
own expectation, they ought all to worship him contrary to their monly contemn Gods power.
own imaginations, and only as he hath appointed. 97:4 1 This fear bringeth not the wicked to true obedience, but
96:5 1 Or, vanities. maketh them to run away from God.
2 Then the idols, or whatsoever made not the heavens, are not God. 97:7 1 He signifieth that Gods judgments are in a readiness to
96:6 1 God cannot be known, but by his strength and glory, the destroy the idolaters.
signs whereof appear in his Sanctuary. 2 Let all that which is esteemed in the world fall down before him.
96:7 1 As by experience ye see that it is only due unto him. 97:8 1 The Jews shall have occasion to rejoice, that the Gentiles are
96:8 1 By offering up yourselves wholly unto God, declare that you made partakers with them of Gods favor.
mountains rejoice together, 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him
9 Before the Lord: for he is come to judge the with joyfulness.
earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world: 3 Know ye that even the Lord is God; he hath
and the people with equity. 1
made us, and not we ourselves: we are his people,
and the sheep of his pasture.
97:10 1 He requireth two things of his children: the one that they detest 99:3 1 Though the wicked rage against God, but the godly shall
vice, the other, that they put their trust in God for their deliverance.